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March 24.
Bristol. |
1. Iseburn Holland to the Navy Comrs. Progress of Fras.
Baylie's new ship. Considers a fourth payment due, although the
gundeck is not yet laid. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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1. i. Certificate by Iseburn Holland of the forwardness of the said
ship. Bristol, March 24, 1666. |
March 24.
Dover. |
2. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Proposes a French shallop
to be fitted up for Sir Arthur Slingsby's use; she is a prime sailer,
and fit to go anywhere or do anything, but especially to guard the
river; new masts, rigging, anchors, &c., will be required, besides
ammunition; wants money exceedingly. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 24.
Bristol. |
3. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The sailmaker is thankful
to be disengaged from his bargain; timber comes in more freely
than formerly; gun carriages are being prepared; expects by the
next post an order on Mr. Morgan for 300l. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 24.
Chatham. |
4. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Has taken information
from the agents touching divers persons having a hand in the
abuse offered to the victualler's house; as long as the masters of
attendance observed their duty according to his warrant of 1662,
the place was in peace; there is no better way of doing justice and
keeping up the interests of the navy than appointing able persons to survey the returns and issues of provisions, so long as great
fleets are sent abroad; has surveyed the beef and pork in Mr. Booth's
storehouse and found it all good and wholesome. [Adm. Paper,
2 pages.] Encloses, |
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4. i. Warrant from Comr. Pett to the Officers of Chatham
dockyard, to make monthly surveys of all provisions
issued for the ordinary of the navy, returning such as
are not according to contract, and if redress be refused,
complaining to the Navy Comrs. With a note of the
agreement made with Mr. Booth, victualler's agent at
Chatham. [Copy, 2 pages.] Dec. 22, 1662. |
March 24.
Weymouth. |
5. Constance Pley to the Navy Comrs. Expected to have received positive assurance of ready money for the goods last advised;
they were with much difficulty procured, notwithstanding the
solicitations of friends and payment for a passport; has advantageous offers from the shopkeepers of Bristol and Dorchester
for the said goods, but, in obedience to the Duke of York's order,
tenders them first to the Board; unless speedily supplied with
money, the home manufacture of cordage, hemp, and sailcloth must
absolutely fail; desires some credits on the customs at Lyme, Weymouth, and Bristol. Will lose unless she has an advance upon her
contract. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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5. i. Notes of particulars of contracts with list of prices of
canvas, cloth, hemp, &c. |
| March 24. |
6. Thos. Perrin to the Navy Comrs. Dead-eyes are wanted for
the new ship Warspite, building at Blackwall. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 24.
Portsmouth. |
7. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Wishes once in two years
to render account of the several sums impressed upon him; begs
leave therefore to wait upon the Board. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 24.
Bristol. |
8. Fras. Baylie to the Navy Comrs. Begs that the money designed for his use, which has been advanced to him by Isaac Morgan, collector of customs, may be paid to Rich. Mountney, of the
Custom House, London; cannot procure a mainmast, foremast, bowsprit, or mainyard for the new ship at Bristol. With note that
the money shall be paid and the fourth payment for extra encouragement allowed, and he shall have masts and yards from Portsmouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 24. |
9. Certificate by the Trinity House that Thomas Wadland, of
Ratcliff, is fit to take charge as master of any fourth-rate ship.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| March 24. |
Grant to Sir Lionel Tollemache, in trust for the daughters and
coheirs of William late Earl of Dysart, of 73 acres of land at Petersham and Ham, co. Surrey, on rent of 25s. 0½
d. [Docquet.] |
| March 24. |
Grant to Sir Robert Murray, in trust for the daughters of the
late Earl of Dysart, of 289 acres and 27 perches of land in
Petersham and Ham, co. Surrey, for 61 years, rent 16l. 9s. [Docquet.] |
| March 24. |
Commission for Rich. Baggott to be Ensign to Sir Chichester
Wray. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 102.] |
| March 24. |
Commission to David Humes to be Ensign to Sir Chas. Littleton.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 102.] |
| March 24. |
Commission to Wm. Legg to be Lieutenant to the Major of the
Admiral's regiment. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 102.] |
March 24.
Sherborn, Hampshire. |
10. Jo. Dobson to Williamson. The daughter of a neighbour of
his, a gentlewoman of good stock, whose husband was loyal to the
late King, has been sick two or three years, and Dr. Barker, of Newbury, the best physician in the country, says it is the King's evil;
she earnestly desires to be touched by His Majesty; asks if there
will soon be an opportunity, or if she could have it done privately. |
| March 24. |
11. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. Sends a letter from
Sir Thos. Clifford; the determination of the matter must rest with
the King. |
| March 24. |
Reference to the Lord Chancellor, Lord Privy Seal, Duke of
Albemarle, Earl Lauderdale, Lord Ashley, Lord Arlington, and Sec.
Morice, of the petition of the Marquis of Worcester to be heard
before the said persons. [Ent. Book 18, p. 199.] |
| March 24. |
Reference to Sir Thos. Ingram, chancellor of the duchy [of Lancaster] on the petition of the Marquis of Worcester for reference to
him of his suit about Mr. Hall. [Ent. Book 18, p. 200.] |
March 25.
Spithead. |
12. Capt. Rich. Teate, of the Friezland, to the Navy Comrs. Is
arrived with stores from Plymouth. Desires further orders. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| March 25. |
13. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sir Wm. Batten. Asks whether Capt.
Reynolds is to remain at Margate, and have masts, &c., sent down
to him, or come to Sheerness; advises the latter, as the voyage
designed for him is long, and his ship not to be trusted without
searching. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
13. i. Capt. Ja. Reynolds to Sir Wm. Coventry. Left his mainmast and other materials with Mr. Hoseley, master of a
galliot hoy, who has brought the sails and other trivial
things, but left the mainmast, stays, and shrouds floating,
without so much as an anchor to hold them; knows not
where to look for them, it having blown hard all night;
if another mainmast be sent down, begs speedy notice of it,
in order to raise a pair of shears to receive it. Wishes
to take 30 good seamen from the Princess. The fugitives
who deserted the ship have been taken out of irons, as they
only ran away for fear of the mainmast falling upon
them, and as there are no others to do the work.
Westcote Bay, near Margate, March 24, 1666. |
March 25.
Portsmouth. |
14. Ben. Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Does not consider himself
concerned in their letter of March 20. Has enquired as to what might
be done by the justices in his absence in similar cases, and finds that
one Wm. Standen, never accused before him, was not so fully accused
before them as to be denied bail with sureties; the other person named
in the town clerk's report was acquitted; can hear of none imprisoned
and acquitted without bail, except a boatswain sent to the prison of
the keep by Comr. Middleton, and after some days, ordered to be
delivered to the captain of the Happy Return, to be carried to the
fleet, and tried by a court of war; the deputy mayor still continues
in office, appears in all places, and has possession of the mace and
seals; his own title of mayor never has nor shall be any hindrance to
the duties of his storekeeper's charge; was obliged, upon the alarm
of the plague at Gosport, to appear in council once or twice, to settle
means of prevention. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
14. i. Examination of Godfrey Morgan, of Portsmouth, ropemaker, before Ant. Haberley, deputy mayor. Found
sundry pieces of rope in the houses of Wm. Standen and
Hen. Tovey, ropemakers, and removed them into the
King's dockyard. Also examination of Wm. Standen.
Bought from the boatswain of the Oxford pieces of old
rope only fit for paper stuff. Knows nothing of the
other ropes named. With note by Th. Cullins, town
clerk, that Standen, who was in prison, stands bound to
answer to the premises the next borough sessions.
Portsmouth, Feb. 27, 1666. |
March 25.
Portsmouth. |
15. Comr. Thos. Middleton to [Sam. Pepys]. There is no danger
from the rising of the spring in the yard; it can easily be turned by
a wooden gutter, like that in the dock. The building of the new
second-rate ship need not be obstructed, for the best place for a new
dock of sufficient magnitude to receive second and third rate ships
is where the graving place now stands. Mr. Tippetts asks leave to
come to London to make up his accounts. Can spare the masts
desired for Bristol; did not understand that any were to be made,
but merely the trees appointed for them; would have been wholly
incapable of doing such a thing, by reason of the extraordinary work
now in hand; it is safer to send them unmade. Capt. Teate is
arrived at Spithead, with 66 men from Plymouth, most of them sad
fools, of all trades, fit to settle a plantation; they would do more
good at Barbadoes than in the King's ships. Hoped an order would
have been sent for the present dismission of officers from town
service. Mr. Steventon promises to resign at Michaelmas; hopes
the others will be wise enough to do the same. Intends keeping his
old quarters at the payhouse as long as possible, "a good sawdust
fire and the sweet perfume of tarred ropes under it, is better than
Portsmouth can afford." The plague decreases at Gosport. Approves
of the place designed for the stove. As for a watch, six good dogs
are better than 60 men; "the more watch the more thieves;" is
out of all hopes to reduce them to anything like honesty, and is
ashamed to say what has been already stolen; can instance one
thing in the new boat built for the York last winter, which was
carried away, and never heard of to this day. Intends paying off
and discharging the mutinous sawyers. Has arranged with the
master ropemaker about hemp and tar for cordage. The Bonaventure is about to sail. Convoy is ordered for the Weymouth
goods. Cannot tell why the mast ships are not at London; they
were unladen a month since. Keeps in his cell and seldom goes out
to enquire after news. [Adm. Paper, 5½
pages.] |
March 26.
Dover. |
16. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Sends his son Wm. Richards
express to London, to solicit payment of money due to that port;
he brings the quarter's account from Christmas to Lady Day. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 26.
Yarmouth. |
17. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Has agreed for the
cordage at 45s. per ton; asks where it is to be sent. The master for
the Milkmaid has not yet appeared. Supposes the surveyor's
employment upon the Sweepstakes may now cease; has made one
muster, at which 54 men appeared. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
Bristol. |
18. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Is disappointed that the
bill to Mr. Morgan is not sent down; must return to the forest
unable to satisfy the workmen. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 26. |
19. Nicholas Danzie and the officers of the St. Patrick to the
Navy Comrs. The Fox continuing still in the road prevents the
impressing of seamen from ships coming into harbour. List of 17
men who have received their tickets and conduct money for Portsmouth. Noted "Go on pressing." [Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
The Paradox, Gravesend. |
20. Capt. Leo. Guy to Sir Wm. Coventry. One hoy has arrived;
is requested by the Hull masters to be their convoy to Hull.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
Hull. |
21. Wm. Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. The Lizard is damaged
in a storm; cannot undertake to refit her, unless paid out of the
customs at Hull. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
Deptford. |
22. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Account of provisions
wanted for the new ship. A small parcel of knees has arrived;
dated March 24 and 26. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
The Fox, Bristol. |
23. Capt. Hen. Osgood to the Navy Comrs. Has been weather
bound, and fears to be detained 10 or 12 days longer. Begs a supply
of provisions, having only 10 days' victuals on board. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| March 26. |
24. Names of the 14 persons who are to be warned home by
proclamation in pursuance of the Act, viz.: Wm. Scot, son of Thos.
Scot, executed for high treason, Sir Rob. Honeywood, jun., Col.
John Desborough, Col. Kilpatrick,— Grove, Algernon Sidney,
Oliver St. John, Rich. Steele, Newcomen and Hickman, ministers,
Rich. Cromwell, John Phelps, Col. Cobbett, Rich. Dean. |
March 26.
Westminster. |
25. Chas. Gringand to Lord Arlington. Cannot attempt to
discourse with him, on account of the great affairs lying upon his
lordship. Requests the reversion of the surveyorship of excise, after
Sam. Jefferies, who is very sick; the salary is 100l. The King
promised him a reward for his late sufferings in Holland, if he could
find some place of profit. |
| March 26. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay 20,000l. from the money advanced
for the sale of the East India prizes to Sir Geo. Carteret, for the
service of the navy, after payment of 30,000l. before ordered for the
same purpose, and of 20,000l. for the garrison at Tangiers, revoking
a former warrant to pay 30,000l. therefrom to the victualler of the
Navy who is otherwise supplied. [Ent. Book 23, p. 61.] |
| March 27. |
Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to release two Swedish
ships, the Dove of Gottenburg and Phœnix of Riga, at request of
the Resident of Sweden, without attending the proceedings of the
Admiralty Court. [Ent. Book 23, p. 52.] |
| March 27. |
Grant to Edm. Wyndham, gentleman of the privy chamber, of
770l. to be paid by Rob. Wilmot and five others, in full discharge
of all claims of the Crown to certain logwood or Campeachy wood,
seized in the Peahen during the late usurpation, and restored to the
said merchants, on bonds to pay the value into the Admiralty Court,
in case it be adjudged lawful prize; the securities being unwilling
to let their bonds stand longer, the said 770l. is accepted in lieu
of the same bonds (now to be restored) by the King and by Edm.
Wyndham, to whom His Majesty granted all benefits likely to
accrue from the said woods. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 53–8.] |
| March 27. |
Declaration by the King, that he has referred the examination of
divers abuses in the election of fellows in Trinity Hall, Cambridge,
to Gilbert, Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Chancellor Clarendon,
and others, who are to endeavour to compose all differences, or on
failure thereof, to make a report on the state of the college. [Ent.
Book 14, pp. 78–9.] |
March 27.
Portsmouth. |
26. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Does not remember
any anchors being delivered into the stores from a prize ship. Has
shipped 16 of the mutinous sawyers on board the Ann; though the
men deserve sharp punishment, yet his heart yearns something after
the poor women, and much after the poor babes; sawyers must be
had; if these be restored, they promise never again to commit the
same error. Is glad the things are allowed for his new house.
Particulars of ships; 29 or 30 guns will be sufficient for the Orange
prize, as she is in his own condition, "somewhat ancient and crazy."
Is offered English hemp at 38s. per ton. Capt. Ben. Johnson promises
to appoint his deputy to mind the town business. [Adm. Paper,
2¼
pages.] Encloses, |
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26. i. List of the names and families of 12 sawyers on board
the Ann, with entreaty from the women and children
for pity and relief. |
March 27.
Portsmouth. |
27. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. The last quarter's
salary for himself and clerk is still unpaid; attributes the obstruction to Mr. Madox's illness; begs it may be procured, and a bill
made out for the present quarter. Asks what allowance is made
for ink and paper, and for what is disbursed on the new house.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 27.
Royal Charles. |
28. Sir John Mennes to Sam. Pepys. In paying the Royal
Charles, finds divers tickets of long standing which have never
been examined nor signed, either at the ticket office or by the Board,
though sufficiently certified by the officers of the respective ships;
sends up a parcel of them to be examined by the purser, much to
the discontent of the seamen, who think all delays designed to keep
them out of their money. Four more such ships to pay off will soon
swallow up the 10,000l. brought down. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
March 27.
9 p.m. |
29. Sir John Mennes to Sam. Pepys. Committed a gross mistake
in saying the 10,000l. would be swallowed up in the payment of
four ships; finds that 3,500l. is already paid away on the Royal
Charles, and 1,000l. due upon tickets, which will be almost half the
money; begs that this error may make no retardment in sending
down more. |
March 27.
Cockpit. |
30. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. The soldiers drawn
out under Sir Edward Broughton to go to Guinea are to be paid
for the time they served on board the Eagle. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 28.
Portsmouth. |
31. Sir Wm. Berkeley to Sir Wm. Coventry. Entreats the
payment of 133l. 12s. due to Mr. Shales for bread, and recommends
Shales's brother as a lieutenant. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 28.
The Pembroke, Tynemouth. |
32. Capt. Rich. Goodlad to the Navy Comrs. Is arrived in
company with 3 victuallers and 55 other vessels, from the Downs
and Yarmouth; no Dutch privateers were seen or heard of during
the passage. Is ordered by Sir Chris. Myngs to repair to Flamborough Head, and cruise in and out of that station. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 28. |
33. Petition of Col. Stephen White to the King, for the place of
Pensioner at Hull, void by preferment of Capt. Morrough Flaherty
to service in Tangiers. Asks that the 2s. 6d. a day allowed to the
said captain may be paid the petitioner in His Majesty's own company where he now is, with arrears due since the captain's preferment; has received no allowance for his 2½ years' service in the
said company. |
| March 28. |
34. Petition of the Royal African Company to the King, for
permission to have again the Golden Lion ship, as formerly given
them, to be admiral of their fleet which is to go with men, ammunition, and merchandise, to the Gold Coast, to preserve their own
possessions, and to recover, as far as possible, those taken by the
Dutch. |
| March 28. |
35. John Sudbury, Dean, and the Chapter of Durham to the
Bishop of Durham. Have received the King's letter of March 15,
and will be ever ready to obey his commands, and those of his
lordship; request time to consult whether they can do so, agreeably
to the trust reposed in them for the good of the see, and to inform
the King more fully on some points, and receive his fuller answer.
[Copy.] |
| March 28. |
Warrant to pay to John Lord Berkeley, Sir John Duncombe, and
Thos. Chicheley, Ordnance Commissioners, 200 marks yearly, as
formerly paid to the Master of Ordnance, with allowances for a clerk
and three servants. [Docquet.] |
March 28.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General on a petition of Henry Earl
of St. Alban's, Sir Edw. Turner, Sir John Denham, Sir George
Ayscue, and Sir Rob. Parkhurst, for an order to the said attorney
to forbear prosecution on an information of Mr. Radcliffe against
the petitioners, relating to the River Wey. [Ent. Book 18, p. 199.] |
March 28.
Chester Castle. |
36. Sir Geoffery Shakerley to Williamson. Has received a
prisoner, suspected as a dangerous person, but he declares himself a
Cumberland man, and some of the writer's servants know him as
Rice Beaumont, marshal under Sir Wm. Huddlestone [or Hurlestone]
in the late war, and now a pedlar, selling tobacco up and down
the country. Will keep him till further directions. Encloses, |
36. i. Examination of Reuben Smith, of Rainhill, co. Lancaster,
before G. Ireland. Was drinking at Thos. Standstreet's
house, Tarbock, when a person came in very like Col.
Hewson; challenged him as Hewson, on which he
blushed, but said Hewson was buried two years ago
beyond seas. The person has long wandered about that
part of the country selling tobacco. Saw him in prison
when he was apprehended, and believes him to be the
Hewson who was colonel in Cromwell's army, and whom
he saw 20 times in London when a journeyman.
Hale, March 23, 1666. |
36. ii., iii. Like examinations of Hen. Ashton, of Whiston, and
of Wm. Carter, of Maudsley, co. Lancaster. Apprehended
a wandering tobacco seller on suspicion of his being
Col. Hewson, who was excepted from the Act of Indemnity
as guilty of the murder of the late King. He says he is
Rich. Harby, of Egremont, Cumberland; that he served
the King beyond seas, and receives from him a pension
of 8l., but that he knew Col. Hewson, and was at Rouen
when he was buried three or four years ago. Believes
him to be Hewson; he has twice tried to make his escape.
Hale, March 23, 1666. |
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36. iv. Like examination of Rich. Harby, of Egremont, Cumberland. Was born in Montgomeryshire, but was 40 years
shopkeeper at Egremont, and is well known to Sir Phil.
Musgrave and others; came into Lancashire a year ago,
and lodges with Gilbert Tarleton of Childwall. Never
bore arms against the late King. Was at Rouen when he
heard that Col. Hewson was buried. Was cornet and
marshal under Sir John Redman, who kept Pomfret
Castle for the King, and quartermaster to Sir Wm.
Huddlestone, of Millum Castle, Cumberland. Has been
to Bristol to buy tobacco, and sells it again in Lancashire and Cheshire. Hale, March 23, 1666. |
36. v. Examination of Gilbert Tarleton, butcher, of Childwall,
Lancashire. A person calling himself Rich. Harby,
seller of tobacco, took lodgings in his house, and often
came from Saturday to Monday; he said he had been a
shopkeeper in the North, and that his nephew had been
a tobacco planter beyond seas, and lived in Cheshire, but
he would not say where. No persons suspected of disloyalty resorted to him. [1½
pages.]
Hale, March 24, 1666. |
36. vi. Earl of Derby to Sir Geoffrey Shakerly. Sends him a
person suspected to be Col. Hewson. He gives no good
account of himself, and is known by nobody. He calls
himself Rich. Harby or Rice Beaumont. He is to be
kept in safe custody till the King's pleasure is known.
Knowsley, March 25, 1666. |
36. viii. Dr. Allan Pennington to Sir Geoffrey Shakerley. The
prisoner sent to him, mistaken as Col. Hewson, is the
pedlar, Rice Beaumont, who formerly frequented his
father's house and most of the gentry in the county, was
marshal to the writer's uncle, Sir Wm. Huddleston, and
married and lived at Egremont. There are many others
who know him. John Kirkbank relates how he was
taken prisoner with him, and by their courage and
subtlety, they fought themselves into liberty. [1½
pages.]
Chester, March 27, 1666. |
March 28.
Middle Temple. |
37. Ja. Donelan to Williamson. Waits in town for Lord
Arlington's commands, and his recommendations to the Commissioners of his acquaintance. Sir Patrick Muledy assures him of the
continuance of Williamson's favours. Offers to send him a brace of
Irish greyhounds. [2 pages.] |
| March 29. |
38. H. Muddiman to [his Correspondents]. Will send letters once
a week or oftener, if returns are made, addressed to John Cook,
secretary to Sir Wm. Morice. [Copy by James Hickes.] |
| March 29. |
Royal assent to the election of Dr. Robt. Price, Bishop of Ferns and
Kochleigh [Leighlin] in Ireland, to be Bishop of Bangor. [Docquet.] |
| March 29. |
39. List of 59 papers, commissions, letters, &c., signed by the King,
March 16, 23, 27, and 29. [2½
pages.] |
March 29.
Tower. |
40. Sir J. Duncombe to Lord Arlington. Sir G. Downing's opinion
differs from what was concluded at the Lord Chancellor's; he will not
be there this afternoon unless sent for. Lord Townsend has brought
in subscriptions to the amount of 20,000l. from the able men of the
county, but is resolved to press it no further. Endorsed "Comrs.
for the Ordnance." |
March 29.
Whitehall. |
41. Warrant for a grant to Chris. Pack, of Cotes, Leicestershire,
younger son of Alderman Pack, of the dignity of a Baronet, with
discharge of the usual services and payments. |
| March ? |
42. Petition of Sir James Bunce to the King. The sum of 5,826l.
is due to him for debts contracted in His Majesty's service, which
the Lord Treasurer is unwilling to pay, because part was disbursed
for service in Scotland, although only 1,188l. was so disbursed.
Begs deliverance from the tedious, if not impossible, way of payment in Scotland, by an order on the excise for the debt, only 50l.
of the whole having been paid him. |
| March 29. |
43. Petition of Sir James Bunce to the King. Spent large sums
for their late and present Majesties, the consideration of which was
referred to the Lord Chancellor and Sec. Nicholas, as being with His
Majesty beyond seas, but though a debt of 5,826l. was proved, the
Lord Treasurer hesitates to pay it, because some of the disbursements were for service in Scotland. Prays for a speedy payment
from the East India Company prizes or the Customs, respiting the
interest till the Exchequer is in better condition. |
| March 29. |
Order to Sir Thomas Ingram, [chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster], to issue a warrant for payment to Silius Titus, out of the
receipts of the duchy, of 1,200l., due to him from the King, in such
proportions as the exigency of the revenue will bear. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 59.] |
| March 29. |
Warrant from Lord Arlington, requiring Robert Paige and three
others of Wivenhoe, Essex, to appear before the Bishop of London
on April 19, to make out their respective informations against
Mr. Depower, their minister. [Ent. Book 23, p. 59.] |
March [29.]
Whitehall. |
44. Order for a warrant to pay to George Cock 40,000l. from the
Royal aid, after previous assignments for the maintenance of the
sick and wounded, and of Dutch and French prisoners. |
| March 29. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 60.] |
March 29.
Portsmouth. |
45. Comr. Tho. Middleton to [Sam. Pepys]. The Mars cannot be
fit for any service without great cost in boxing out her stern; she
is so tender sided that the men feared to have been drowned before
reaching the harbour. Mr. Tippetts will bring a draft of the new
dock when he comes to London. Hopes it may be put in hand at
once; the King will, in one year, save the whole charge of it in
men's labour, besides having the work better done. No part of
England is better suited for docks than Portsmouth. Will send the
six masts ordered. Is ashamed to see such pressed men as are sent
from Devonshire in the Golden Lion; has discharged three of them,
one with the falling sickness and a lame arm, another with dead
palsy on one side and not any use of his right arm, and the third as
bad as any of them. The man who bought the embezzled rope is
acquitted and out of gaol; has refused to pay his wages; there are
eight or nine months owing, which will help to compensate for the
goods purloined. Capt. Ben. Johnson has absented himself very
little lately, and promises wholly to give up the town business.
The mutinous sawyers are thoroughly humbled, and half of them
sick; could almost petition for them, despite his anger; "mercy is
better than sacrifice;" dares almost undertake to be punished for
them if they do so any more. Complains of the captain of the
Essex neglecting his business. Is offered 600 loads of timber, the
best in the country, at 48s. per load. The Delft is arrived from
Jersey, with victuals spent and long boat lost. Never knew such
carelessness as among naval officers in general. They seem to act
as if it were their duty to destroy rather than to preserve. [Adm.
Paper, 5 pages.] |
March 29.
Surgeons' Hall. |
46. Rich. Reynell to Thos. Hayter. Calls attention to the new
bills sent in last week. The surgeons of the Wivenhoe ketch and
Convertine have changed places. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 29. |
47. Thos. Lewis to the [Navy Comrs.]. List of the supernumeraries
borne upon 13 merchant ships employed in the King's service.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 29.
Dover. |
48. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Is tendered 8 or 10 tons of
Irish tallow and 10 bales of Noyals canvas: asks if they are to be
received. Wants money. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 29. |
Three certificates relating to the Sparrow pink; [Adm. Papers],
viz.:— |
49. By Jonas Shish, of her measurement and burden.
March 10, 1666. |
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50. By Thos. Lewis, of her beginning on 7th April 1665 to take
lading as a victualler. Victualling Office, March 29, 1666. |
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51. By Thos. Lewis of accounts cleared at the Victualling Office by
Thos. Ockley, master. Victualling Office, March 29, 1666. |
March 29.
Deptford. |
52. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. Wishes the consent of
the Board to bring the Defiance into dock. Cannot get a bolt made
for the new ship; she is hung by shores, which is very inconvenient
and hazardous. The smith has received no money from Mr. Fenn;
it is impossible to carry on business unless these things be remedied.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 29.
Whitby. |
53. Thos. Shipton to the Navy Comrs. No vessel has yet been
sent to fetch the impressed seamen from Scarborough. The long
delay is very chargeable, and will make the men more unserviceable.
The frigate ordered to Hull for pressed men has received some
damage in the river. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 29.
Dover. |
54. Fr. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. Is obliged again to complain of
Mr. Wivell; was in friendship with him until the discovery of
several abuses; "It is his temper never to agree with any but those
that will be silent;" finds him frequently guilty of mistakes; in
the books and indents sent up to London, he scrapes out and
puts in what he pleases; he now refuses to show his books,
and threatens to leave the service if obliged to be under command, bragging that he has a large estate, and that his present
occupation hinders his private business. Hears that he was one of
the persons in the late times employed to take up the tenths of
sequestered estates, and that at the time of the fanatics', rising in
London, he climbed up a wall into the fort under Dover Castle,
by night, and was there taken, for which action he would have received punishment but for great friends. Is informed by the purser
of the Loyal Subject of the bribery and unfair dealings between
Mr. Wivell and Aaron Wellard, a brewer; 30s. is gained between
them upon every tun of beer bought from the pursers of various
ships. If Mr. Wivell continue longer in the service, the credit of
the port will be spoiled. [Adm. Paper, 3½
pages, damaged.] |
March 30.
Yarmouth. |
55. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. In the absence of the
Commissioners of Prizes, has received the Milkmaid, and given a
receipt to the value of 627l. 5s.; will assist the master with all
things necessary for her fitting to sea; the empty cask on board,
unless bought by the victualler, will be discharged. Asks whether
the Sweepstakes is to be completely furnished at Yarmouth. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 30.
Yarmouth. |
56. Thos. Stollard, master of the Milkmaid, to the Navy Comrs.
The ship is appraised to the value of 627l.; new rigging and sails
are wanted; requests a warrant for the entering of 26 men, and a
supply of victuals accordingly. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 30.
Rochester. |
57. Capt. John Fortescue, of the Loyal Subject, to Sir Wm. Clarke.
Was ordered by Sir Chris. Myngs to apply to the Commissioners
at Chatham for clearing and victualling his ship; has been to the
dock, but finds neither commissioner nor master shipwright there;
begs that carpenters and calkers may be sent down. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 30. |
Order for a warrant to allow to Sir Richard Pigott and two other
farmers of the revenue of hearth money, the defalcations and deductions out of the yearly rents for any part of the said revenue
paid for the King's use, or pardoned or released to any persons, as
promised in the original contract. [Ent. Book 23, p. 63.] |
| March 30. |
Pass for the ship House of Austria, employed to convey the Duchess
of Veraguas, her train and servants, from Flanders to Spain.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 67.] |
| March 31. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to receive into his custody the person of George Elliot, and keep him close prisoner, for
publishing scandalous libels and pamphlets. [Ent. Book 23, p. 64.] |
| March 31. |
Warrant to Sir Robert Hanson and Sir Wm. Hooker, sheriffs of
London and Middlesex, to release on bail, till he shall obtain a pardon, William Briscoe, sentenced to transportation for accidentally
killing an ancient man in wrestling, for which he has endured a long
imprisonment. [Ent. Book 23, p. 64.] |
March 31.
Whitehall. |
58. Pass for 12 horses into France, custom free, as being for the use
the Commander de Sauvre. |
| March 31. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 65.] |
March 31.
Westminster. |
59. Passport for Bartholomew Albrici. one of the King's musical
composers, to go abroad on the King's affairs, thence to return shortly,
bringing back some companions for His Majesty's use. [Latin.] |
| March 31. |
60. Willm. Leving to Lord Arlington. Was told by two Baptist
women that the party are jealous of his being in town, he having no
employment, and say that this hinders their designs; satisfied them
with assurances that he never had done them harm, laying the suspicion upon others; said that he should get civil employment if possible,
and if not, that he would travel; an employment in the Customs, to
colour his being in town, would be convenient; will serve His
Majesty by land or sea, but if there be no employment for him,
cannot live there without money, and begs a line to say that he does
not desert the cause without leave. |
| March 31. |
61. Phineas Pett to [the Navy Comrs. ?] One of the two prize
ships appointed to fetch the masts from Scotland not being ready,
proposes that the St. George, belonging to the Earl of Bath, be
sent for them, with the other prize. Requests also, that the contracts with Sir George Mackenzie and others for masts from Scotland,
confirmed by the Board, may be looked into, and such dispatch
given that a breach of covenants may be prevented, and a seasonable
supply of these provisions expected. [Damaged.] |
March 31.
Whitehall. |
62. Petition of John Barcroft, Serjeant-at-arms, to the King, for
licence to export to Jersey and Guernsey 1,000 tods of wool, 50 tons
of lead, and 30 dickers of leather; being sent into those islands on
service, gave such content that the inhabitants chose him their
receiver and solicitor. These goods are much wanted there, as the
great support of the islands consists in knitting and making woollen
stockings. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer, and his
report, April 11, 1666, in favour of the petition. |
| March 31. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 200.] |
| March ? |
63. Petition of Somerset Fox to the King, for payment of the
two and a half years' arrears of his pension of 300l., granted for
his losses in the cause of the late King, but stayed with other
pensions, and for a transfer thereof to his intended wife, being in
treaty for a marriage that may repair his fortunes, but the chief
obstacle thereto is the stop of his pension. |
| March 31. |
Warrant to pay to Somerset Fox the arrears of his pension
of 300l. notwithstanding the order for stay of pensions. [Ent.
Book 17, p. 179.] |
| March ? |
64. Petition of Damaris, widow of Dr. Kingsley, prebendary of
Canterbury, to the King, for a letter to the Dean and Chapter to
renew her lease of a small house near the churchyard, in which she
hoped to end her days, which lease they are unable to renew without His Majesty's dispensation, because of local statutes which forbid
the new leasing of houses adjoining the churchyard; her eldest son
lost his life in the service of the late King. |
| March 31. |
Letter to the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, for Damaris
Kingsley, widow, of Canterbury, to renew her lease. Minute.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 180.] |
March 31.
London. |
65. Sir William Thomson, governor, and two of the committee
of the East India Company to Lord Arlington. Have with difficulty induced a quorum of the committee to subscribe a letter of
credit to Sir Gervase Lucas, for 1,500l.; desire to know on whom
Sir Gervase shall charge the bills, and request that the amount
may be repaid to the East India Company, by the sale of the first
prize goods, or by deduction from the Customs. |
March 31.
Weymouth. |
66. Geo. Pley, [sen.,] to Sam. Pepys. Hears that the parcel of canvas
is accepted by the Navy Comrs., upon the desired terms. Requests
convoy to Portsmouth. One of their ships from St. Malo was
boarded by a French man-of-war and carried to Rochelle. She will
soon be released, having the Duke of Mazarin's pass on board, being
in a Frenchman's name, and pretended for Dunkirk. Begs that she
may not be taken by any of His Majesty's frigates in returning.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 31.
The Franakin, Harwich. |
67. Peter Slade to the Navy Comrs. Has received gunner's stores,
and sails from Portsmouth. Wants a capstan and two pairs of
handscrews, also a box of medicines, with notice how to use them,
as there is no surgeon on board. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 31.
Newcastle. |
68. Hab. Wiles, master of the Golden Hand, to the Navy Comrs.
Was forced to repair a leak at Tynemouth. Has taken in 190
chaldrons of coal, Newcastle measure; all the other King's ships
are laden. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 31.
The Welcome. |
69. Capt. Mich. Lindsey to the Navy Comrs. Has received four
months' provisions for 150 men. Can carry six guns more. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 31.
The Land of Promise, Sheerness. |
70. Capt. Charles Juxon to the Navy Comrs. Is sent into
Sheeruess, by order of Sir Chris. Myngs, to repair a leakage and the
springing of a mizen mast. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 31.
Dover. |
71. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. The smith desires that
iron may not be priced too high, considering the terms of his contract. Begs a supply of money before the arrival of the fleet in the
Downs. The water smacks might fetch ballast and save 3s. per ton.
The Noyals canvas merchant asks 26l. for a bale of 196 ells. [Adm.
Paper, 2 pages.] Encloses, |
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71. i. Proposals by the same for the defence and improvement of
Dover harbour, by the erection of a grine or jetty. Instances of ships injured for want of such security. To
raise money for the work, a tax of 12d. per ton should be
levied on all ballast, which, with the harbour dues, would
be sufficient. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| March ? |
72. Petition of Thomas Earl of Berkshire to the King, for leave
to purchase on appraisal a prize ship, now come into the river, and
that His Majesty would employ the said ship. |
| [March.] |
73. Petition of John Bubb to the King, for reprieve from execution
till a review of his sentence by the judges; in a quarrel, struck
George Edwards in the eye with a tobacco pipe, and he died within
a month after; the surgeons declare that his death was not caused
by the blow. Annexing, |
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73. i. The Earl of Bedford, Thos. Snag, high sheriff of Bedfordshire, and other Justices of the Peace to Sir Hen. Wood,
Bart. Entreat him to procure the respite of John Bubb;
a gentlewoman surgeon of good repute is ready to attest
that George Edwards did not die of the wound given him
by the tobacco pipe; the whole county is anxious for the
respite. Lidlington, March 5, 1666. |
| March ? |
74. Petition of Robt. Foster to the King, for the almsman's place
in Durham Cathedral, void by the death of Hen. Maland; fought for
the late King at Edgehill, Brentford, &c., and was dangerously
wounded at Marston Moor. |
| March ? |
75. Petition of Rich. Hodges, of Maidstone, to the King, for a
letter to the Governor of Sutton's Hospital to elect his grandson, John
Hodges, a poor scholar there, in room of his brother James who,
contrary to the custom of the house, was sent out apprentice on the
dissolving of the school at the late great visitation. Lost all his
sons in His Majesty's service, and one of them left four children. |
| March ? |
76. Petition of David Merrit to Humphrey, Bishop of London
and Bishop Almoner, to be one of those who shall receive the King's
pious charity on Maundy Thursday next; is friendless, almost
naked, and perishing through age and lameness. |
| March ? |
77. Petition of Sir Philip Palmer, Bart., to the King, for licence to
transport 10,000 head of fat cattle from Ireland to England, between
July and December, the furnishing the navy making beef dearer than
usual. His father, Sir James Palmer, Bart., and his uncle, Sir Roger
Palmer, lent 10,000l. to the late King; has himself served, and is in
danger of arrest from his father's debts. |
| March ? |
78. Petition of Sir Philip Palmer, Bart., His Majesty's servant, to
the King, for 4,000l., to stay the clamour of his creditors, until he
can receive 10,718l. lent by his father, Sir Jas. Palmer, Bart., and
his uncle, Sir Roger Palmer, R.B., to the late King, whereby he lost
most of his patrimony. Annexing, |
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78. i. Schedule of the above-mentioned debts. |
| March ? |
79. Petition of John Tiler to the King, for permission to serve
him against his French enemies, in the meanest post; has lost much
by the disappointment of the late Turkey fleet, and longs for a
personal engagement with the enemy; can engage to raise a
company in six weeks. |
| March ? |
80. Petition of Sir John Towris, Bart., to the King, not to suffer
him to lie in that infamous place, where he has not an hour of
health, nor the necessaries of life; has been four months in the Tower,
and five weeks in Newgate, charged with counterfeiting His Majesty's hand, by the malice of an infamous person who, when
registrar accountant at Worcester House, sold false debentures.
Wished to lay his case before His Majesty at his first coming from
Oxford, but was deceived and the way to bounty stopped. |
| March ? |
81. Petition of Sarah White, relict of Rich. White, late master
of the Amity, to the Navy Comrs., for payment of 244l. 6s., remaining due for hire and freight of the ketch according to contract,
being daily vexed with the demands and threats of the seamen and
creditors; also for an order commanding the receipt into the stores
of a small cable and coil of rope, borrowed by her late husband
from the Unicorn in time of necessity. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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81. i. Summary of the services performed by Rich. White in attendance upon the Amity, from Nov. 3, 1664, to Sept.
17, 1665. Endorsed with memoranda of cable and yarn
borrowed, May 1 and July 20, 1665. |
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81. ii. Account of money due to Sarah, executrix of the late Rich.
White, and the rest of the owners of the Amity, for hire
and freight of the said ketch for 10 months and 14
days, ending Sept. 16, 1665, at 38l. per month; total,
397l. 14s. 8d.; one month's pay to be abated for time
spent in harbour, and for cable and rope lent out of the
stores. |
81. iii. Certificate by the Earl of Peterborough of the punctual
performance of orders by Rich. White, master of the
Amity, whilst he was attending the Unicorn.
Whitehall, April 4. |
81. iv. Warrant from John Taylor to the Commander of the
Amity, to sail into the Thames, deliver her up to the
owners, and apply to the Navy Comrs. for further orders.
Harwich, Aug. 31, 1665. |
81. v. Warrant from the Navy Comrs. to Philip Waite [Rich.
White ?], master of the Amity, to sail to Calais, and
attend the coming of Lord Hannibal Sested, who is to
have the best accommodation the vessel can afford, and
be brought with his retinue to Dover.
Greenwich, Sept. 6, 1665. |
81. vi. Ordnance Officers to the Navy Comrs. Capt. Rich. White
has delivered his remaining gunner's stores, and given
account of his expenditure.
Ordnance Office, Nov. 7, 1665. |
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81. vii. Certificate by John Tooker, of the discharge of the Amity
from service on 16th Sept. 1665. Nov. 10, 1665. |
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81. viii. Certificate by Sir Henry Teddeman of the punctual
attendance of Rich. White, master of the Amity, upon the
Unicorn, from April 3 to July 31, 1665; the only neglect
was occasioned by the decease of the master and sickness
of the mate. Feb. 10, 1665. |
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81. ix. Thos. Hayter to Thos. Lewis. Asks if the Amity ketch
stands charged with anything in the Victualling Office,
Feb. 28, 1666. With answer to the above from Thos.
Lewis, March 1, that nothing is found charged upon the
said vessel. |
March.
Whitehall. |
82. Petition of Edward Earl and Marquis of Worcester to the
King, for reference to the Lord Chancellor and numerous others of
his services, loans, sufferings, &c., for an order for them to report
speedily thereon, and for support from the privy purse meanwhile;
has lost his whole estate in the interest of the Crown, and dares not
even walk the streets for fear of his creditors; has paid 35,000l.,
money borrowed for the late King, since the Restoration; thinks he
should be repaid, to encourage subjects so to expose themselves in
future. With reference thereon to the Lord Chancellor and others. |
| March. |
83. Warrant for a grant to Sir Rob. Paston of the subsidies on
wood and wooden wares, &c.; the same as on Feb. 1st, but specifying the rent as 2,000l. and inserting a proviso of revocation if found
inconvenient. [2 pages.] |
| March. |
Warrant to pay to Baptist May, keeper of the privy purse,
10,000l. without account. [Docquet.] |
| March. |
Warrant to repay to Sir John Shaw 725l., for 415l. by him paid
to Don Patricio Moledi, resident from the King of Spain, and 310l.
to Don Bernardo Salinas. [Docquet.] |
| March. |
Memoranda, [by Williamson, from the Signet books] of warrants,
&c., passed during the month, the uncalendared portions of which are
follow:— |
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Grant to Sir John Bennet of 400l. a year out of the alum rent. |
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Assignment of Lord Mandeville's pension of 1,000l. a year as
gentleman of the bedchamber, on the customs; with note
of the same to the Earl of Ossory, May 1666. |
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Discharge of several sums to Sir G. Carteret. |
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Appointment of Col. W. Legg as master of the armory. |
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Allowance of 60l. a year to the serjeant trumpeter for inspecting such boys as he shall desire, to commence after the
death of the trumpeters in being, who have each 60l. yearly
out of the Treasury chamber. |
Note that Sir Walter Vane had 300l. allowed when sent to
the Elector of Brandenburg at Cleves.
[Domestic Corresp., Jan. 1666, Vol. 146, No. 81.] |
| March ? |
84. The King to the Earl of Derby, Lord Lieutenant, and to the
Deputy Lieutenants of Cheshire. The Council, considering the
ruinous condition of Chester Castle, have ordered mises to be levied
for His Majesty as Earl of Chester, for its repair; meanwhile, as it
should be immediately made defensible, some of the money deposited in the castle on account of the militia is to be paid to Sir
Geoffry Shakerley, governor, and Sir Peter Pindar, for the repairs,
and to be reimbursed from the militia money. [Draft.] |
| March ? |
85. [Lord Arlington] to Sir John Robinson. The King orders
accommodation to be provided in the Tower for such men as are to
be pressed for the speedy manning of the navy, the same to be kept
in safe custody till conducted on board the fleet. [Draft.] |
| March ? |
86. [Lord Arlington] to W— [messenger ?]. Several seamen
and watermen having absconded from the service and concealed
themselves, he is to make diligent search with a constable in any
suspicious houses, and deliver all whom they find to Sir John
Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, — by him to be placed on board
the ships in which they ought to serve. [Draft.] |
| [March.] |
87. Duke of Albemarle, Lords Arlington and Berkeley, Sir John
Robinson, Sir Thos. Chicheley, Sir John Duncombe, and Hugh
May, to the King. Report on an order of 5th March relative to the
better disposal of arms, ammunition, and gunpowder in or near
the Tower, that the place now used for receiving and proving
powder is very unfit, from its nearness to the White Tower, which
is the grand powder magazine, but that they have found a fitting
place by the wall near the wharf, and that a passage through the
wall into Coldharbour would be a safe way of carrying powder,
arms, &c., in and out, the expense of which in carriage, now 1,000l. a
year, will be much reduced. Think that if all the stores were lodged
thereabouts, the fleet, which it now takes 20 days to supply, could be
supplied in four or five. Will prepare an estimate of expense.
Some lodgings near the White Tower should be pulled down, for
greater security of the powder magazine; ask his pleasure concerning the loss that will be thereby sustained by the Lieutenant of
the Tower and others. Think the upper rooms in the White
Tower would securely lodge 10,000l barrels of powder. [Copy,
3 pages.] |
| March ? |
88. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Asks for allowance for
certain services which he is not obliged to bear by any contract,
viz.:—transport of victuals beyond appointed parts; demurrage;
extra charges for victualling at London; loan of casks in the Straits;
money on bills for victuals at Leghorn bought on the King's account;
also for non-observance of Lent. Prays a speedy determination that
his accounts may be made up to the end of December. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| March ? |
89. John Gibbs to the Navy Comrs. Requests that the Love
hoy, being employed for Stockwith, may be insured from the enemy
as in former years; that the first voyage may be to Woolwich or
Deptford, as she wants repairing; and that he may have more freight
and money to pay for victuals and wages. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March ? |
90. Edward Sherburne and three other [Ordnance Officers] to
Sam. Pepys. Capt. Wharton, who acts on behalf of Colonel Legg,
has written to Sir George Carteret that upon his payment of
4,000l., or giving a bill on the goldsmiths of Lombard Street,
payable on demand, the like sum will be paid to Sir John Mennes
at Portsmouth, where it is much wanted for His Majesty's service.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| March. |
91. Account, by John Shales and Wm. Thorowgood, of returned
cask, iron hoops, and bags received at Portsmouth during the month.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| March ? |
92. Certificate by Capt. Kempthorne, that the Martin can stow
but two months' provisions of bread and beer. [Adm. Paper.] |
