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Nov. 22.
Truro. |
1. Hugh Acland to Williamson. A Falmouth vessel has taken in
50,000 of tin, and is bound for London, 'for the merchants' account,
not for the farmers. |
Nov. 22
Swansea. |
2. Jo. Man to Williamson. Has no news. |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
3. [H. Muddiman] to Jas. Weld, Lowestoft. News letter. Items
mentioned in his letter of November 17. The accident of the four
Dutch men-of-war attacking the collier fleet was not as bad as
might be expected. The Orange and 40 sail gained the port of
Hull; some were taken there, and eight or nine were forced ashore;
some got into Burlington Bay, others close ashore about Hornsea.
The forerunners, 40 sail, were too far out for this, and were chased
on the 15th, but without loss; on the 16th they put out to sea, and
all escaped except two or three. On Sunday, Dr. Dolben, Dean of
Westminster, is to be consecrated Bishop of Rochester. |
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A Virginia ship, arrived at Portsmouth, met no enemy in six
weeks' passage. Some English prisoners report the Dutch to be in
a much worse condition than they boast of, their seamen half paid
and discontented, the people gaping after a peace, and provisions so
dear that beef is 10½d. a pound. The poll money bill has been
brought in; all except those receiving alms or under 14 years old
are to pay 1s. a head; also a proportion varying from 1s. to 3s. a
pound on their incomes, and one per cent. on personal estate. Of
eight men and a woman from York gaol, shipped for the West Indies,
five escaped out of the river. No further mischief is to be feared
from the commotion at Dumfries than such feuds as are frequent
amongst them. The [House of Commons], on hearing the arguments between [Rob.] Roberts and [Thos.] Gwynne about Bodenham [John Bodville]'s estate, ordered the bill in favour of
Mr. Roberts to be committed. An embargo is laid on ships going
out without the Duke of York's pass, and they are to give security
for their return, that seamen may not be wanting if needed next
spring. [3 pages.] |
Nov. 22.
Portsmouth. |
4. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Adventure has arrived,
and is to be of the western squadron. The Sapphire has sent in a
French prize to the Commissioners at Cowes. |
Nov. [22.]
Yarmouth. |
5. Rich. Bower to Williamson. The ships that sailed for Ostend
are driven back. A Swede reports that when the light collier fleet
saw the four Dutch men-of-war off Burlington, they divided; 28
small vessels with one convoy made for the Humber, and two Dutch
vessels went after them; the other two stood after the great ships,
which went out to sea; he also reports six more Dutch men-of-war
off Flamborough Head. A galliot of four guns has taken two
Southwold and one Yarmouth vessel, bound for London. |
Nov. 22.
Aldborough. |
6. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Capture of the above-named
three vessels; the men from two escaped in boats, but those from the
third were taken prisoners. A fleet of 20 sail has passed northward.
A vessel sought the protection of the town guns, fearing a small
ship, supposed to be the French man-of-war that took the others. |
Nov. 22.
Margate. |
7. Joh. Smith to Williamson. A shallop has arrived with the
corpse of a late ambassador in France, and his lady [the late Sir
Rich. Fanshaw and Lady Fanshaw, from Spain]; thinks his name
was Holles. On the way she took a Dutch junk of 100 guns. Several
Ostenders have come in from London. |
Nov. 22.
Navy Office. |
8. Navy Comrs. to Lord Admiral the Duke of York. Confirm their
former opinion, founded on that of able shipwrights and brethren of
the Trinity House, that the St. Andrew is unfit for repair, and that it
would be best to dispose of her hull and yards at a public sale.
Request a warrant accordingly, and also a similar one for the Bear,
a Custom-house boat, now unserviceable. |
Nov. 22.
Edinburgh. |
9. Ro. M[ein] to Williamson. The breaking out of the rebels in
the west has cured the Bishop of Glasgow; he is coming to Edinburgh. The Council wrote to several of the nobility to raise the
country, and aid the general, but the rebels sent a party, headed by
Rob. Traill's son, to surprise the carrier and seize the letters. One
of them is taken up in Edinburgh, but he varies much in his
reports; he told a pretended rebel that he had a roll of names of
persons to come to, but conceals it. The General lies at Glasgow,
waiting for his horse. A proclamation is issued ordering all to
submit within 24 hours, on promise of pardon, or then to be declared
rebels, with all their abettors. An oath is to be tendered to all the
country, pledging them to aid in quelling this or any other insurrection; 800 are said to be near Glasgow, but they call every 20, 120.
They will hardly find provisions; they are cowardly fellows, five
of the Earl of Annandale's men slew or chased 12 of them. They
profess to fight for King and Covenant; their leader is James Wallace, of Athens, whom they call the good man. Most of their
captains are deposed ministers. [2 pages.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Letter to the Vice-Chancellor and Senate of the University of
Cambridge to admit John Wood to the degree of D.D. Minute.
[Ent. Book 14, p. 103.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Order for a warrant to the Commissioners for Prizes to deliver
up the Brandaris fly boat, a prize, to Capt. Anthony Langston, on
whom the King has bestowed it. Minute. [Ent. Book 14, p. 104.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Licences to Fras. Leveson, high sheriff of Shropshire, Wm.
Dormer, of Oxfordshire, and Rich. Whitmore, of Gloucestershire, to
live out of their counties. Minutes. [Ent. Book 17, p. 206.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Warrant for restitution of temporalities to Dr. Dolben, confirmed
Bishop of Rochester. Minute. [Ent. Book 19, p. 54.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Warrant for a congé d'élire and commendam for him to hold the
said bishopric with Westminster, &c. Minute. [Ent. Book 19,
p. 54.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Commission for John Titus to be lieutenant to Capt. Titus in the
Admiral's regiment. [Ent. Book 20, p. 135a.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Licence for the Dolphin, Henry Wallis master, to go to Malaga,
giving security at the Custom House to return again by March 20.
[Ent. Book 14, p. 104.] |
| Nov. 23. |
The King to [the Master, &c.] of Trinity College, Cambridge
Wishes them to admit Henry, son of Sir Henry Carey, as a fellow,
on account of the services and sufferings of his father in the royal
cause, and his own merit. [Ent. Book 14, p. 105.] |
| Nov. 23. |
10. P. Lady Williams to Williamson. Enquires after her lost
daughter, who was conveyed from England into France or Flanders,
by a friar from Somerset House, named Uleriano. Would have waited
on him but for her sad condition. |
Nov. 23.
Pembroke. |
11. Fras. Malory to Williamson. Departure of vessels. A
Flemish ship, driven on shore in North Wales, is said to have 600
pieces of Spanish wines in her, and not a man on board. The Martin
waits a wind to take the colliers that go about land. |
| Nov. 23. |
12. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Nov. 23.
Yarmouth. |
13. Rich. Bower to Williamson. A ketch put in by a storm
reports that 18 frigates are sailing for the Gottenburg fleet. |
Nov. 23.
Plymouth Fort. |
14. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Mynheer Kievit's ship has
sailed with a convoy; put on board her two chests with marble
tables for the King; hopes she has arrived safely, in spite of the
storms. The Forester has come in for repairs, and seen several
French and other vessels. A vessel of 50 tons that has spent its
foremast has come in. |
Nov. 23.
Plymouth. |
15. John Neell to Williamson. Departure of ships. Is sorry
Phil. Lanyon does not understand his place better. Thanks for his
offer at Court; will propose a design which will be profitable to
them both. Longs to hear of the safe arrival of his ship. |
Nov. 23.
London. |
16. Giov. Fras. Finochelli to Sir Ant. Des Marces. Could not get
the cloth for want of knowledge and money; Simon Menselli has
promised to find friends and money. Requests payment of 3l. to
M. Menselli, as promised. [French.] With receipt of the said 3l.
by Menselli. London, 9th October 1667. [Italian.] Enclosing, |
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16. i. Note of several new descriptions of lottery games. [Italian.] |
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16. ii. Note of obligation to Capt. Ja. Roche, that Finochelli will
not leave London before satisfying him in the sum of
70l., according to a former obligation signed in presence
of witnesses. [Italian.] July 12, 1666. |
Nov. 23.
Barnstaple. |
17. Willm. Wakeman to Williamson. A fire at Newport, a place
near, has burned a small house, but the care of the people prevented
it spreading to three barns full of corn. |
Nov. 23.
Newcastle. |
18. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Vessels from Norfolk report
most of the coal fleet that was attacked to be safe in the Humber
or Burlington, so hopes the loss is not considerable. An express
went through last night, reporting that the French and Dutch have
landed and taken Edinburgh and Leith, but sober people believe
they have only landed and plundered some small villages. It is
feared they will attempt the great fleet of 340 laden colliers now
at Shields. |
Nov. 23.
Pymouth. |
19. John Clarke to Williamson. The Forester reports that he
saw several French men-of-war in the Soundings. A salt vessel
has arrived from Rochelle. |
| Nov. 23. |
20. "Advices received," being notes from letters calendared
above, and from one from Dublin, Nov. 13, that the Lord Lieu
tenant and Council of Ireland are to hear counsel on behalf of the
soldiers and adventurers, after which the Lord Lieutenant will go
for Kilkenny. |
Nov. 23.
London. |
21. James Hickes to [Williamson]. Asks whether Capt. Carr
has returned the scheme of the post roads. Begs him to write and require it to be sent. Two gentlemen have written to decline taking the
Gazette, as they hear that Mr. Muddiman's letters are more satisfactory. Has advised them to accept Williamson's news instead. The
Gazettes go off very slowly at Dublin, because of their want of
London news. Annexing, |
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21. i. Plan of the principal post roads, with their several
branches and the distances between the respective stations.
[2 pages.] |
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21. ii. Account of post stages from Pembroke to London, and
Norwich to London. |
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21. iii. Note of the arrival of the Edinburgh mail, and of the
time which is occupied in travelling between several
stations on the road. |
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21. iv. Statement of the days of departure of the mails from the
chief continental cities, and of their arrival in London
in periods of from 3 to 25 days. |
| Nov. 23. |
22. James Hickes to [Williamson]. The labels from the North
show that the post is only riding three miles an hour, and in some
parts less than two miles. Gives the hours of arrival, at the several
posthouses, of the mail that left Edinburgh on the 18th, 3 a.m., and
reached London on the 23rd, 11½ a.m. |
Nov. 23.
Hull. |
23. Luke Whittington to Williamson. Nothing will please the
Hull merchants and seamen, unless care be taken for them as well as
others; they say the trade of the port is not so small as to be
neglected. The Holland men-of-war fell in with the ships under
Capt. Gunman's convoy before they could get into Tynemouth bar,
took some, and put others on shore. There are many jealousies and
discontents. Hopes the garrison will be able to secure those parts. |
| Nov. 23. |
24. Instructions from the King for the Earl of Carlisle going to
his lieutenancy. Sends him to order the militia drawn together in
Cumberland and Westmoreland, on news of disorders happened in
Scotland, by keeping them together, or warning them to be ready
when called on, taking with him such of his militia officers as are
in town. Has commanded the Earl of Rothes, Commissioner for
Scotland, to repair thither with all possible speed. Orders Lord
Carlisle to send to his aid Lord Frescheville's troop and Sir Edw.
Charleton's foot company from Hartlepool, with such forces as can
be drawn together in his lieutenancy or in Northumberland, the
deputy lieutenants whereof are enjoined to obey his orders. These,
with his own disbanded troop, re-assembled if needful, are to march
northward under Lord Frescheville, if the Earl of Rothes need
their assistance, and to be supplied with ammunition from the
governors of Carlisle, Tynemouth, and Berwick, and also with arms
for arming Capt. Hurlston's company in Sir George Fletcher's regiment, if needful; expresses of his proceedings are to be sent from
time to time to a Secretary of State. [2½
pages.] |
| Nov. ? |
25. Note of powers granted to the Earl of Carlisle for leading
and conducting [the militia] in the northern towns and counties. |
| Nov. 23. |
26. J. A. to Robt. Washington, merchant in Rotterdam. There
has been a riot in Scotland; some who would not go to church being
fined 12d., and every time 12d. more, opposed the collector of the
money, and got 200 horse and 200 foot together, dismounted two
troops of the King's horse, and took Dumfries garrison, which they
keep in their own defence. The news found the King at a ball on
Tuesday, and Lord Carlisle is sent down with 500 men. The parson
of Hackney, preaching from Ezra, chap. iv., vs. 12–17, made London
the parallel of the text, and told the poople that the King ought
not to let the city be built again; they commanded him silence, and
pulled him down for not obeying. [Extract.] |
| Nov. 23. |
27. Information against John Peirce, of Sittingbourne. He
affirms that his house is as much a posthouse as any in the town,
and he as much a postmaster as Mr. Webb; he sent away a horse
and guide on 19 October, and has several times stopped foreigners
and strangers, who would otherwise have gone to the posthouse.
With the names of three witnesses in the margin. |
| Nov. 23. |
Order on the petition of Jane Palmer, widow, for the arrears
of her pension of 4s. a week, recommending her to the charity of
the justices of peace for Berkshire to order the making good of the
said arrears, and to continue to her such further allowance as their
stock may bear. [Ent. Book 18, p. 229.] |
Nov. 23.
Portsmouth. |
28. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Has acquainted
Mr. Tippetts with the contents of his letter. Thanks him for not
advising him to pass his word for any more money. Had he been
as wise a month since, would have been free from many troubles,
but all things will order—God, time and patience doing strange
things. Reminds him of the old saying "that the burnt child dreads
the fire." [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 23.
Portsmouth. |
29. Estimate by John Tippetts of the charge for repairing the
Fountain; total cost, 200l. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 23.
The Kent. |
30. Capt. John Silver to Mr. Hayter. Asks for blank tickets
for the discharge of soldiers from the Kent. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 23.
Plymouth. |
31. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Is getting men for the
Golden Sun. The victualler wants an order to supply victuals. The
Forester has put in from her station with a leak; hopes to persuade
the carpenters to dispatch her in a few days. They complain very
much of the want of money. Has often acquainted their honours with
the Hulk's condition and want of a cable; the boatswain says she
has now parted with her cable and rides by the Forester's cables:
requests their orders thereon. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 24.
Ipswich. |
32. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of ships. They
continue killing oxen and hogs, and baking biscuits, but do not brew.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 24.
Portsmouth. |
33. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of the Swallow ketch;
197 hogs were slaughtered this week. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 24.
Postmaster's Rye. |
34. Capt. Valen. Pyne to the Navy Comrs. Brought the St. Andrew
ashore. As soon as the tide left, her seams and butts opened, and
made much water, the weight of which settled her keel, and the
ground under her lee-bilge giving way, she fell over, so that all
on board ran to leeward. Set men to dig under her weather bilge,
and got out the boatswain and carpenter's stores, which are secured
ashore; the sails being all wet, spread them upon the beach to dry.
Has been at work day and night ever siuce, and has now got her
upright. Wishes a vessel would come to take in the boatswain and
carpenter's stores, and also a convoy for her and the rest, that they
may be shipped off before the company begins to straggle, they lying mostly ashore, as the ship sinks every tide. The ordnance and
gunner's stores are all out, and shipped, and a vessel ready to take in
the powder. Desires their commands concerning his company, when
the business is dispatched. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 24.
Edinburgh. |
35. R. M. [Rob. Mein] to Williamson. The lieutenant-general
was sent forward with 200 horse and 100 dragoons, but he could
not find the rebels; they are said to be a confused rabble of 600, of
whom only 200 have better arms than scythes, forks, &c. There is an
alarm at Leith of ships seen, some call them Dutch, some English; the
country is appointed to meet under the sheriffs. The rendezvous
of Mid Lothian was held to day, 500 good horse. The lords of
session have appointed the college of justice, who will make up a
regiment of 500 horse, to be ready. The bailies of Leith have
planted the guns from some ships on the citadel, and have a ship
provided to sink at the mouth of the river, to prevent the entrance
of fire-ships. The country rises willingly against both enemies, but
arms are wanted. |
Nov. 24.
West Cowes. |
36. John Lysle to Williamson. The Plymouth Straits ships wait
for a wind. The Sapphire has taken a French prize laden with
bank fish. They met off Land's End 30 Virginia ships, with their
convoy, which was to conduct them 100 leagues, and also with other
merchantmen bound for Spain. They met no man-of-war whilst
cruising in the Channel. Is in despair at not hearing from him nor
Sir Thos. Prestwich about his concerns. [1½
pages.] |
Nov. 24.
Dover. |
37. Warham Jemmett, sen., to [Williamson]. The lights of the
South Foreland are so negligently kept that several vessels have
been endangered, and others have had to lie by whole nights, because
they could not see them; complaints should be made to those who
farm the lights from the Duke of York, and who put in careless
people on the sea shore to manage the lights; it would be better
not to have them at all than for people to be deceived by having
them at some times and not at others. |
Nov. 24.
Dover. |
38. Warham Jemmett, sen., to Williamson. As to the colliers, Edw.
Kelsey, a master collier, says the demand of convoy money and the
abuses thereby are so common at Newcastle, that when the fleet of
200 sail arrives at London, the masters will be able to give information to Lord Arlington. The Sapphire's boat came to demand convoy
money of Kelsey and the other master; they, seeing that others had
their men pressed unless they paid, said that they had little money,
but would pay a crown each, which they did; the convoys were
not satisfied, and did not give them an order for protection, and
seeing the abuses and delays of the convoys, the vessels sailed without them, and got safe to port. Has himself a vessel of 120 tons,
which has waited at Newcastle three months for a convoy. The
Frenchman who was examined was a gentleman of good family,
banished from Languedoc, and came to England for protection;
consulted Dr. Hinde, because one of his certificates was in Italian,
which Dr. Hinde understands. Is glad to be reminded of even
suspected crimes, which might injure his reputation. Sent the
French mail this morning; it was not opened at sea by capers this
time. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 24.
Weymouth. |
39. John Pocock to James Hickes. Has no news. |
Nov. 24.
Bridlington. |
40. John Bower to James Hickes. Ten ships from Lynn have
passed; no enemy has been seen to the northward. Wishes a winter
guard providing for the coast. |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
41. [H. Muddiman] to John Witty, collector at Poole. Newsletter. Repeats several items of the letter of Nov. 22. The departure of the Hamburg fleet has not yet been heard of; the convoy
is strong enough to encounter the Dutch fleet which Holland letters
say is sent abroad mainly against these ships. The House of Commons has committed a bill for relief of prisoners for debt, and
added to the poll bill clauses that all gentlemen of quality should
pay 20s. per cent. on personal estates, and every person not frequenting church double rates, according to their respective qualities.
The sickness had abated at Salisbury, when about six died in a
fortnight at Canterbury, one in 10 days, and at Norwich 30. There
have been some disturbances about hearth money, easily suppressed,
which are referred to the consideration of a Committee of Council, and
that at Hereford, which was a more considerable riot, is to be enquired
into by the Lord Lieutenant. The Scotch business has gone farther
than was imagined, for some discontented persons laid hold on the occasion to join together, and formally to declare for King and Covenant;
they are reported about 4,000, under command of Gilby Carr but
not formidable, as the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Annandale write
word to the King that they will be able to give a good account
of them before the forces from Edinburgh arrive. These latter are
2,000 foot and 400 horse, well armed and disciplined, while the
insurrectionists are an unmodelled multitude, such as have not been
trusted with arms. An express is sent to order the Earl of Carlisle
down to the north. The Dutch are carrying on their preparations
by sea, thinking themselves secured by land through their new
alliances, into which they boast that the Emperor and Spain would
enter, if France would admit it. They cannot conclude a peace
with Sweden, because Sweden refuses an act of neutrality, without
which Holland refuses to treat. [3 pages.] |
Nov. 24.
Aldborough. |
42. Rich. Browne to Williamson. On Thursday the Gottenburg
fleet, 23 in number came into the road, but went northward the
same day. There has been a storm of south-west wind. |
Nov. 24.
Harwich. |
43. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Hopes the Hamburg and Gottenburg fleets will have nearly got into port, the wind has been so
favourable; 300 Holland prisoners from Sudbury and Ipswich have
been clothed since coming out of prison, and have several days
expected a Holland man-of-war to come for them. All the ships of
the winter guard sent there to be refitted are gone or ready to sail.
Several light ships want a convoy to Hull and Newcastle. |
Nov. 24.
Boston. |
44. Robt. Gray to James Hickes. Has no news this post. |
| Nov. 24. |
45. Establishment of a company of 60 soldiers, with officers, &c.,
for Chepstow garrison, to begin from Nov. 24, 1666; total cost,
1,116l. 5s. 4d. a year; signed by the King, Duke of Albemarle,
and Lord Arlington. |
Nov. 24.
Bristol. |
46. Sir Thos. Langton, mayor of Bristol, to Williamson. Will obey
his orders, and on departure of the fleets, inform him by what
masters the letters are sent; 20 or 30 Virginia or Barbadoes men
will be ready the first fair wind. |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
The King to John Webb, of Butleigh, co. Somerset. Authorizes
him to act as surveyor assistant to Sir John Denham, in the erection
of the palace at Greenwich, with power to grant warrants for
Portland stone, an allowance of 200l. a year, as Denham has, and his
travelling charges to be paid monthly, beginning from January 1664.
[Ent. Book 14, pp. 106–7.] |
| Nov. ? |
47. Petition of Fras. Mawbarne to Lord Arlington, for release;
is sorry for having incurred the King's displeasure for printing unlawful books, and has satisfied the person at York by whom he is
detained prisoner. |
| Nov. 24. |
48. Bond by Stephen Bulkeley, printer, and Fras. Mawbarne,
stationer, both of York, in 200l., that the former shall not print, publish, nor sell any unlicensed or seditious books or pamphlets, nor any
English Bibles of foreign impressions, nor anything that may be to
the disadvantage of the King's printers, or the right of any particular
person. |
| Nov. 24. |
49. Bond of Fras. Mawbarne and Stephen Bulkeley, to the same
effect in reference to Fras. Mawbarne. |
| Nov. 24. |
Warrant to —— Somner and —— Copper, to discharge Francis
Mawbarne and Stephen Bulkeley, stationer and printer. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 285.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Warrant to the Lord General to pay off, and disband the garrison
of Upnor Castle, and deliver up the castle to persons appointed
by the officers of ordnance. [Ent. Book 23, p. 285.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
50. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. 24. |
The King to the Lords Lieutenants [of Counties]. The Houses
of Parliament having received information of the insolent carriage
of Popish recusants, and by an address, requested as a means for
prevention thereof that all who refuse the Oath of Allegiance should
be disarmed, they are to give effectual orders in their lieutenancies
for the oaths to be tendered to all suspected persons; all who refuse
to take them are to be disarmed, and an account sent to himself.
With list of such of the Lord Lieutenants as were to have their
letters sent by Lord Arlington's secretaries. [Ent. Book 20,
pp. 134a, 135a.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
51. Draft of the above. [1½
pages.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
52. Another draft, with directions [from Lord Arlington] for
drawing it up. [1½
pages.] |
Nov. 25.
Portsmouth. |
53. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The tower is free from
plague. The Sweepstakes is expecting Bishop Russel at Spithead.
The Sapphire and York are repairing. |
Nov. 25.
Plymouth. |
54. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. Arrival of ships. The Forester and Sapphire are so shattered that they will need repairs.
All the west, from Scilly to the soundings, is pestered with capers,
which endanger not only those ports but merchant ships expected
there, and cause sad complaint that there is not one frigate to the
westward to prevent mischief. |
Nov. 25.
Falmouth. |
55. Thos. Holden to James Hickes, Part of the fleet that left
Falmouth on the 15th for the westward met with a storm on the
22nd, which separated them; some have returned there, others gone
into other ports. |
Nov. 25.
London. |
56. James Hickes to Williamson. Is blamed by Sir Phil. Frowde
for sending Williamson the post labels, and yet Williamson desires
this. Would as soon die as live under such laborious servitude,
apart from his relatives, without recreation or repose, and yet not
giving content. Has only seen his family once for three hours, since
Oct. 4. |
Nov. 25.
Annan. |
57. Hen. Lister to Capt. Chris. Musgrave, Carlisle Castle. Lord
Annandale is at the kirk in Derry, and has seen no enemy
except some scouts, with whom he exchanged shots. Gen. Dalziell
joined him at Sanquair, near Dumfries. The rebels have with them
only one person of quality, the Laird of Barscobb, who seized Sir
Jas. Turner and three priests, Gabriel Simple, John Fletcher, and
John Welsh, who preached at Derry kirk, and desired any that were
afraid to withdraw, on which 200 left. Annandale and Hamilton
have summoned all between 16 and 60 years old to rendezvous; the
rebels are 1,500 strong. |
Nov. 25.
Drumlanrig. |
58. Earl of Annandale to the Deputy Lieutenants of Westmoreland
and Cumberland. The rebels are riding to and fro, and the counties
drawing the standing forces together against them. They increase
and are about 2,000, and if they can stand out any time, many persons
of influence will declare for them. They have marched towards
Lanerick in Teesdale, and are very resolute. Great vigour will be
needful to maintain the King's rights. |
Nov. 25.
Portsmouth. |
59. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. On Saturday last
3,000l. came down for payment of the York and Slothany, the
remainder to be for payment of the yard. The captain of the
York says there is 4,000l. due to his ship's company, and the captain
of the Slothany 1,000l., so that 5,000l. out of 3,000l., if it were
possible to be taken, leaves nothing. Capt. Hog has brought in a
privateer bound for France, laden with deals, they are exceeding good
and much better than those that came from Plymouth. Suggests
an order from his Royal Highness for landing them in the King's
stores; if they belong to his friends, why should he not have them
for 9l., and if to his enemies, they are his own. The longer they
continue aboard the more they will shrink. Begs him to mind this
business and the want of more money. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Nov. 25.
London. |
60. Capt. Wm. Traherne to Mr. Hayter. The bearer, Mr. Seburne
is appointed surgeon of the East India Merchant; was ordered to
turn the former one ashore for giving high offence. Requests if
there is any imprest money to be paid, that he may have it, as he is
going with the writer to Barbadoes. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 25.
Plymouth. |
61. Sir Thos. Waltham to the Navy Comrs. The Forester came
in on the 22nd very leaky, and left the Sapphire in the same state.
Mr. Matthews of Plymouth spoke her eastward of Scilly; it is
supposed she may be in Falmouth. Several of the fleet that went
with the Guernsey and Eagle have returned thither and to
Dartmouth, through foul weather, with the loss of their masts
Desires Mr. Addes may deliver petty warrants, which will be the
means of keeping the men aboard to work, and sooner dispatch the
ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 25.
Plymouth. |
62. J. Langford to Sam. Pepys. Is preparing a new copy of the
year's accounts, to supersede those already sent. Desires advice, as
the proportion of provisions declared for 1,000 men for 13 months
and 1 day, or 365 days, is 365,000 on the bread, but in the beef
is only for 364 days, or 52,000 pieces, and to bear proportion with
the bread, should be 52,142 and 6 pieces over to be divided into 7.
Orders have come to the victualler's agent that the extra sixpences
and threepences shall be no longer paid; also that casks with iron
hoops be ready for Tangiers, that he furnish his stores forthwith
with provisions for 1,000 men for six months, and that instead of
paying money for short victualling, he give letters of credit for it.
For the writer not to have notice of such things will render him
incapable of seeing them duly executed, and make the office of surveyor seem needless, such things being essential to his employment.
Begs notice when the Commissioners order anything different from
the instructons received, or when any ships are consigned for that
station, or victualled in that port. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
| Nov. 25. |
63. Certificate by J. Pearse and Robt. Midgley, that the wound
received by Capt. Will. Upcher, aboard the Victory, under the command of Sir Christopher Myngs, was very dangerous, and that his
sight remains impaired past hope of recovery. With note by
T. H[ayter] that 50l was allowed to Capt. Robt. Mill for wounds
received in the Resolution, wherein he served as reformado in 1653.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 26.
Yarmouth. |
64. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Has delivered 10 tons
of cordage into the stores at Harwich, and three or four tons remain
to be sent. Prays that a bill for 500l., for this and for supplies to the
Lily and five other ships, may be left with Alderman Backwell.
The hoy, with the pitch and tar, will go to Harwich the first safe
opportunity. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
65. Licence to John Austen and John Belson, and their servants
to go and remain beyond sea three years, for better improvement
in their studies. [Damaged.] |
| Nov. ? |
66. Petition of Capt. Robt. Clarke to the King for one of the
four prizes sent in by him to Harwich last May, in regard of his
endeavours in the service, and his losses in the late dismal fire. |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
67. Order by the Commissioners of Prizes to the Commissioners
for the port of London, for delivery to Capt. Robt. Clarke of the
ship Brandaris as the King's free gift, for services in the late
expedition at sea. |
Nov. 26.
Noppler. |
68. Capt. Robt. Clarke to Williamson. Was told at the Prize
Office that the ship Brandaris was not disposed of, and wished to
pitch upon it, but now hears that it is bestowed upon Capt.
Langston. Will ask for the King Solomon, another Holland prize
come in from Harwich. Begs his influence; Mr. Floyd, who belongs
to the Lord Commissioners, best knows what ships are disposed of. |
Nov. 26.
Westmoreland. |
69. Dan. Fleming to Williamson. The Earl of Annandale sent
out 36 horse in three parties to find the rebels, one of which met
with some, who wounded several of them. The general intends
to fall on the enemy by way of Glasgow, with three regiments of
foot and three troops of horse. The Galloway rebels are 1,200
chiefly horse; they declare for liberty of conscience and freedom
from taxes, pretences which may work ill in England. The money
which the rebels took from Sir Jas. Turner they gave to their troops.
The trained bands have been drawn up in Westmoreland and
[Cumberland], but are now dismissed, to be ready on summons
at an hour's warning. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 26.
Carlisle. |
70. Sir Edw. Musgrave to Sir Phil. Musgrave, governor of Carlisle, at Westminster. Lord Annandale has not met with the rebels
in Galloway; 200 left them when they heard they declared for the
covenant and against bishops. The lords are raising foot for defence
of their own counties. |
Nov. 26.
Swansea. |
71. Jo. Man to Williamson. The ship driven into the road was
a Dutch prize, bought by a Plymouth merchant, and come to those
parts for coal. The great tree mentioned in the Gazette was taken
up by a vessel of Newton; it is 84 feet long, and is supposed to be
blown down, not cut down. |
Nov. 26.
Weymouth. |
72. John Pocock to James Hickes. Thanks for his letter of the
22nd. |
Nov. 26.
Bristol. |
73. Sir Thos. Langton, mayor, to Williamson. Will commit his
packets to the care of sufficient commanders, with the former
cautions as to their delivery. Hopes soon to give an account of
the departure of the fleet for the Plantations, and sends the receipts
of the commanders. |
Nov. 26.
Yarmouth. |
74. Rich. Bower to Williamson. A ketch laden with alum from
Whitby reports the coast clear of capers. Notices of other ships.
The Scotland mutineers are reported 7,000 strong. Prays God to
give them a sight of their folly. |
Nov. 26.
Norwich. |
75. Robt. Scrivener to James Hickes. A decrease in the bill of
mortality is hoped for this week. |
Nov. 26.
London. |
76. James Hickes to [Williamson]. His kindness to Mrs. Andrews gave her great content, and will engage her good services.
Promises to obey any commands from him to the uttermost. |
| Nov. 26. |
77. "Advices received," being notes from letters calendared above
and from the following: |
|
Downs, November 25: Account of ships riding there; wind west.
[1½
pages.] |
Nov. 26.
Truro. |
78. Hugh Acland to Williamson. A small vessel is lading with
tin for London. An Irish man-of-war has put into Helford with two
prizes, one French, the other professing to belong to Ostend. |
Nov. 26.
Pendennis. |
79. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Report of 25 sail seen off Scilly,
which had lost some of their company, and were suddenly scattered
by the violence of the storm. Notices of other vessels. |
Nov. 26.
Pembroke. |
80. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The ship wrecked in North
Wales was laden with wines and brandy, of which 440 hogsheads
were saved; she split in two, and not a man was found on board,
dead or alive. A Pembroke vessel is said to have been taken on the
coast of Ireland. |
Nov. 26.
Pembroke. |
81. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect as the preceding. |
| [Nov. 26.] |
82. Estimate of the sum to be raised by a scale of taxation for
the poll bill of 18 Chas. II., from 50l. for a duke to 12d. private
persons. |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
83. Petition of Katherine Countess of Chesterfield to the King,
for renewal to herself of the lease granted to her late husband, Dan.
O'Neale, and Sir George Carteret, of the duty of 5s. per ton
imposed by Parliament on all French vessels, and now nearly
expired, with consideration for the diminution of income caused by
the present wars, dated Nov. 7. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer, Nov. 26. |
| [Nov. 26.] |
84. Draft of the above petition. |
| Nov. 26. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 227.] |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
Order to the Commissioners of sick, wounded, and prisoners of
war,—on the petition of Michael Sensier,—to release the master and
company of the ship Godleife, the Spanish ambassador having
declared that they are subjects of His Catholic Majesty. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 228.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Order on the petition of the King's musicians on the violin for
their arrears of wages, that they be paid in the same proportion as
the rest of the King's servants, out of the money now due to the
Treasury chamber. [Ent. Book 18, p. 229.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Warrant for an order for sale of the ships the St. Andrew, Bear,
and the Custom House boat, which are unserviceable. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 286.] |
| [Nov. 26.] |
85. Minute of the above. |
| Nov. 26. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to include John Earl of
Bath, groom of the stole, in a warrant granted during his absence
in the West, for allowance of board wages for the year ending
Michaelmas 1665, to the Lord Chamberlain and other officers. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 287.] |
| Nov. 26. |
86. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. 26. |
Pass for John Cane into France. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 287.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Dispensation to John Risley, high sheriff for Bucks, to remain
out of his county. Minute. [Ent. Book 14, p. 104.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to George Croydon, D.C.L., of a prebend in
Christ Church, Oxford, void by promotion of Dr. John Dolben to
the bishopric of Rochester. [Ent. Book 19, p. 55.] |
| Nov. 27. |
87. James Hickes to [Williamson]. Cannot send labels nor advice
without offending Sir Phil. Frowde; he says he will not be anticipated in his business. For the quick transmission of Williamson's
letters, he should send a man by nine o'clock to fetch such letters
as are already come in, for if a man be sent from the office with
them, there is no one to bring the rest. Wishes he would write to
Capt. Carr about the scheme of the stages. |
Nov. 27.
Harwich. |
88. Silas Taylor to Williamson. On Tuesday 300 Dutch prisoners, clad by some employed on purpose, went thence. One of the
King's pleasure boats is said to be at anchor in the Rolling Grounds.
Lord Brouncker is expected. |
| Nov. 27. |
89. Petition of the King and Queen's Footmen to the King, for ready
money to pay their six quarters' wages; Sir Edw. Griffin, treasurer
of the chamber, on whom the wages were assigned, cannot pay them
for 12 months, and they have neither meat, drink, nor lodging to
sustain themselves. |
Nov. 27.
Pembroke. |
90. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. Has no news, but that the
Martin galley is still in harbour. |
Nov. 27.
Pembroke. |
91. Fras. Malory to Williamson. Used kindly the man who
pretended to be Williamson's kinsman; he is gone for Ireland. |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth. |
92. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. A Barbadoes ship reports that
Lord Willoughby embarked thence last July, with 5,000 men and
11 ships, to retake St. Christopher's, but 10 ships were cast away in
a violent storm; 400 or 500 men got ashore at Santa Tour, and are
detained prisoners by the French. His lordship and all the rest
were lost. The Guernsey and Eagle, with only four of the American
fleet, are driven back by storm, and have lost their masts; the rest
are dispersed, and one bound for Portugal cast away, and all the
men lost. |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth Fort. |
93. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Arrival of vessels from
Portugal and Barbadoes, the former bearing packets for the King
and Portuguese ambassador. |
Nov. 27.
Hull. |
94. Luke Whittington to Williamson. Capt. Gunman with 30 of
his fleet sailed for Newcastle. Hopes the stormy weather has blown
all the Holland men-of-war from the coast. Capt. Finey and his
fleet will sail the first wind, as the merchants now seem willing.
Only 10 of the whole garrison have refused the oath of Allegiance
and Supremacy, and most of those are Irish; the rest have taken
it, and are to receive the sacrament to-morrow and the next day. |
Nov. 27.
Newcastle. |
95. Rich. Forster to Williamson. A serjeant came on Sunday
into the church, to acquaint the mayor of a meeting of Nonconformists half a mile out of town; Alderman Shaftoe, being a justice
of peace for Northumberland, surprised them, and the churchwardens
and others were sent to apprehend them; they made a little opposition, but at last opened the door; 30 men and 7 women were
found, but no considerable person among them; they would not say
who was the speaker, but it was thought to be one Davies, a
preacher in the late troubles. They were bound to answer at the
next quarter sessions at Morpeth. Hears from Scotland that the
insurrection is not yet appeased. Cols. Stuart and Gray, who both
came from Ireland, head them; they are 500 horse beside foot.
Major General Deaule [Dalziel ?] is now at Glasgow to reduce them. |
| Nov. 27. |
96. John Lorimer, of London, to George Skene, of Edinburgh. Is
informed by Skene's nephew that a young Frenchman, one of his
master's partners, who usually sits up with him in the night time,
has imparted to him the art of making gold, from which, with a
little money, he could reap both profit and advantage. Has given
the nephew 9l. for a trial, strictly charging him not to be cheated nor
fooled, and has spent 10l. on his behalf. Is also to pay 10l. more for
clothes and other necessaries for him. [Extract, 1½
pages.] |
| Nov. 27. |
The King to the Lord Lieutenants of Cumberland, Westmoreland,
Northumberland, Durham, the three ridings of Yorkshire, Lancashire,
Cheshire, and Derbyshire. Understands that disaffected persons in
those parts heighten themselves with expectations of troubles, something of the kind appearing in the west of Scotland, and that mutinous
spirits in Scotland expect to be seconded by disturbances in England. Doubts not but they will be disappointed, by the timely
orders given in both kingdoms, yet being anxious to prevent the
kingdom from fresh embroilments by mutinous designs, orders them
to take into custody all disaffected and dangerous persons within
their lieutenancies, and cause others who, though less active, are still
suspected, to give sufficient security for their peaceable demeanour;
also to keep a vigilant eye on the carriage of all whose actions are
doubtful, and give a particular account of whatever may happen.
[Ent. Book 20, p. 135a.] |
| Nov. 27. |
97. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth. |
98. John Clarke to Williamson. The Guernsey and Eagle, which
convoyed the outward bound fleet, have returned; they were all dispersed by the storm; some put into Falmouth, Dartmouth, and
Plymouth, but 20 have not been heard of. News has come from
Barbadoes of the loss of Lord Willoughby, with 1,000 men; 500
more put ashore on a French plantation were taken prisoners;
two English frigates, with several merchant ships, are also lost.
A Portuguese vessel reports that they have lost 400 or 500 men in
a brush with the Spaniards. |
| Nov. 27. |
99. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth. |
100. Sir Thos. Waltham to the Navy Comrs. The Eagle and
Guernsey with eight of their convoys have arrived. The rest of the
fleet is dispersed in the storm, and some reported to be cast away.
A vessel from Lisbon reports many ships staying there for a convoy.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth. |
101. John Lanyon to Sam. Pepys. Sees no hopes of money till
supplied by Parliament; beseeches him as soon as it comes to befriend
him, as there was much to do to get the Forester fitted, and the
Eagle and Guernsey will augment the score. Encloses his account
for warehouse room, &c., and desires furtherance, being in as great
straits as in the Tangiers' business, and indebted to others, which
troubles him most. Particulars of ships. Is informed that a
person supplied a ship that went with the Paradox at 3l. a man;
mentioned it because of the person's "unhansome carriage," when
spoken to of it. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth. |
102. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Has caused a cable to
be laid for the Hulk. Desires a warrant for carrying the Deal ship
to Portsmouth. The Paradox and Mermaid are gone to London.
The commander of the Golden Sun says the victualler has no order
to give him provisions; he is getting his men as fast as he can, and
will be ready to sail in a few days. The Eagle and Guernsey have put
back again, much shattered with weather. The fleet is all dispersed
and driven into several harbours in the west; fears it will need
fresh sails. A small ketch from Barbadoes reports that Lord Willoughby, with two men-of war, Capts. Reynolds and Hill, and eleven
merchant ships, sailed from Barbadoes for St. Christopher's, met with
a hurricane, and were forced to anchor at Totos los Sanctos, and here
driven ashore, where the soldiers defended themselves for 20 days,
and at last yielded upon composition. Fears Lord Willoughby is
lost, for some part of his ship is said to be driven on Plymouth island.
[Adm. Paper, 1¼
pages.] |
Nov. 27.
Plymouth. |
103. S. Langford to Sam. Pepys. Desires advice as to making up
up his account of casks, so as to be able to observe one common rule
with the rest of the surveyors; asks what is the agreement between
His Majesty and the victuallers in matter of casks, and wherein
abuse may lie. Letters directed on the King's special service
should come franked, but his have never done so, for want of Pepys'
name. Some report that the Sapphire was foundered at sea by a
great leak, others that she pretended one to excuse the letting go of
a prize which she had taken, and that the captain, unloading some
of her goods into a hoy kept for the purpose, had sent both to Ireland
where he lives, but they were met on the way by a Dutchman. Grevious things of like nature are talked of concerning this captain. A
ship from Virginia overmastered a French man-of-war in her voyage,
but for want of men to man her, let her go again. A fleet ready to
come from Barbadoes with the Lord Willoughby was cast away
by a hurricane. The Eagle and Guernsey have come in a third
time with their Virginia fleet, beaten by contrary winds; some of the
fleet have sunk and others lost their masts. There is frequent murmuring at the long stay of ships idle in harbour, but the means to
prevent it lies in Sir John Skelton's power, as governor of the fort.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 27.
Edinburgh. |
104. Rob. Mein to [Williamson]. Particulars of the rising of the
fanatics. They have come to Pentland Hills, within two miles of
Edinburgh. General Dalziel, with 3,000 horse and 3,000 foot, has
been chasing them these eight days; but they never stay long in a
place; the country is generally against them. [Copy.] |
Nov. 27.
Edinburgh. |
105. R. M. [Rob. Mein] to Williamson. The fanatic whigs
ramble about the country, snapping up all the horses and arms they
can. They are within two miles of Edinburgh, at Collington. They
always seize the ministers, take them 10 or 12 miles, and then strip
them and turn them loose. They are about 2,000, but miserably
equipped. They will sleep at Dalkeith and Newbottle. They have
led the general a sad march, for they cut down the bridges and burn
the boats where they pass; he is now within six miles of them.
They never stay two hours in a place. It is thought they are returning homewards. The town has had twice their numbers in
arms, for it was thought they would come in and try to relieve their
prisoners, though 10 times their number would not do it. They are
bold against government. Jos. Learmont, a foolish fellow, not
worth 500l., is their major-general. They are at Collington, and the
general at Cather, within eight miles. |
Nov. 28.
Edinburgh. |
106. [Rob. Mein] to Williamson. The country gentlemen of Mid
Lothian alarmed the rebels at Collington and took a few prisoners.
The general, coming across the Pentland Hills, attacked them; and
though first much put to it, at length discomfited them with the loss
of 500; he is still in pursuit. |
Nov. 28.
Edinburgh. |
107. Rob. Mein to Williamson. The rebels, instead of being
4,000, as reported, were never 1,600. They fled before the general,
retiring towards Edinburgh; but he, being confident of the activity
and loyalty of And. Ramsay, lord provost, cut a nearer way through,
and fell in with them out of Edinburgh, for hearing that the citizens
were in arms to oppose them, they had turned homewards. They
drew up in battle on the side of the Pentland hills, and though
the general had to mount a steep hill, he attacked and defeated
them, after three onsets, leaving nearly 500 dead on the field; not
one of the King's men was killed, and only a few wounded.
Some prisoners confess that the oppressions of Sir James Turner,
and the influence of some deposed ministers pushed on the attempt.
The nobility offered to aid the general, but he did not need them;
the people generally are very loyal. The Council sits from 7 a.m.
till 10 or 12 p.m. The Lord Provost was going about day and
night, and had 2,000 citizens in arms. The Earls of Linlithgow
and Argyle were forward in the attack. [1¼
pages.] |
Nov. 28.
The Coronation, Long Reach. |
108. Capt. John Berry to the Navy Comrs. Will be ready to
sail the next fair weather. Wants some dry provisions, which are
expected daily. Desires an order for the delivery out of store of
hammocks and other necessaries for the voyage. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
Victualling Office, Tower Hill. |
109. D. Gauden to Sam. Pepys. As to a complaint from the
great ships ready to go of the want of water casks, has shipped on
board the Elizabeth ketch 25 tuns, and on the Maybolt galliot 67,
consigned to several ships in the enclosed list. If the commanders
have disposed of them contrary to the bill of lading, cannot help it.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
109 i. List by D. Gauden of 27 ships to which 101 water casks
were sent by the Elizabeth ketch and the Maybolt, 9 Nov.
1666. With note that three ships named had theirs before. |
Nov. 28.
Norwich. |
110. [T. Corie] to Williamson. Professions of regard. Muddiman's letters report 40,000 men up in Scotland, declaring for
King and Covenant; this has filled some men's minds with strange
fancies, and sent the poor countrymen home from market with sacks
full of news. The plague decreases. |
Nov. 28.
Bridgenorth. |
111. Hen. Barnard to James Hickes. Requests him to get a person to watch Smithfield market for recovery of a gelding which he
has lost, and also to have it advertized in the Gazette. Thinks the
horse may have gone north, as an insurrection in Scotland is talked
of, and there are enough of persons who long after new combustions. |
Nov. 28.
Southwold. |
112. Wm. Waynflet to Williamson. Two vessels of Southwold,
laden with cheese, butter, and herrings for London, were taken by
a galliot hoy, though a man-of-war convoying the Ostend fleet fired
guns to warn them of the hoy. This will encourage the enemy to
send to catch those that trade from Yarmouth, Hull, or Lynn. In
one of the vessels taken was Lord Rochester's chest, put on board
by Serjeant Knight. |
Nov. 28.
Boston. |
113. Robt. Gray to James Hickes. Has no news this post. |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
114. Order in Council for the Secretaries of State to cause the
suppression of a scandalous pamphlet lately printed, entitled "An
Apology of the English Catholics," and to make strict enquiry after
the author and printer, that they may be apprehended and brought
to condign punishment. |
Nov. 28.
Aldborough. |
115. Rich. Browne to Williamson. A vessel from London reports
that several of the King's ships are ready to sail, but cannot get
any aboard. There are many seamen in Aldborough, run away
from ships, who lie skulking in the country and are not sent away.
Hopes the Gottenburg fleet has arrived; the wind has been S.W.
ever since they left Aldborough on Thursday. |
Nov. 28.
Norwich. |
116. Robt. Scrivener to James Hickes. Has no news in those
parts. |
Nov. 28.
York. |
117. Jo. Mascall to Williamson. The insurrection in Scotland
has given such an alarm that the Lord Mayor of York has forbidden
the citizens to stir forth of their doors after 10 p.m. Lord Frescheville's troop is preparing to march northwards to-morrow; the Earl
of Carlisle has passed by to his command. |
Nov. 28.
Beaudesert. |
118. Sir B. Broughton to Williamson. His intelligencer is in
prison for a petty debt; has not employed him for 12 months the
Lord Lieutenant [of Staffordshire] having stopped his salary of 10l.
paid him 10l. to make good his promise, but supposed he was judged
useless, as no way for his payment was prescribed. His debt must be
paid before he can be employed. Has examined the truth of reported
meetings on a heath near Stafford and at Leek; believes the former,
because a gentleman well mounted and armed passed by his stable
door every hour for four hours together, probably to see whether he
was alarmed. |
Nov. 28.
Lyme. |
119. Anth. Thorold to Williamson. Is glad of his letter to shame
the idle and false stories told. The fleet bound westward and to the
plantations is dispersed by contrary winds. There are vessels at
Lyme bound for Tangiers. |
Nov. 28.
Weymouth. |
120. John Pocock to James Hickes. Thanks for Williamson's
letter of the 24th. |
Nov. 28.
Lynn. |
121. Edw. Bodham to Williamson. Fifteen sail of light colliers
have gone for Tynemouth. Coals are come to 30s. a chaldron, the
dearest price at which they have been sold since the siege of Newcastle. Those parts are healthful, and the militia well settled. |
Nov. 28.
Falmouth. |
122. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. Numerous vessels of the
New England fleet have put into that harbour, being chased off
Scilly by four great Dutch ships. |
Nov. 28.
Falmouth. |
123. Thos. Holden to Williamson. To the same effect as the
preceding, and his letter of Nov. 25. |
Nov. 28.
Falmouth. |
124. List of 12 ships in Falmouth on that day. |
Nov. 28.
Pendennis. |
125. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Several of the fleet dispersed
by the storm, have put in thither: 11 sail have arrived from New
England, and four from Virginia, two being on merchants' accounts,
and five laden with 150 good masts for the King; they came out
20 sail on Oct. 30th, but nine were separated by storms; they report
all quiet, and in good condition there. |
Nov. 28.
Southwell. |
126. Certificate by Edm. Ryall that Thos. Cooke brought the
annexed warrant to the town, John Turner, constable, copied it,
and Mr. Palmer wrote something on the back of the warrant he
brought back to Newark. Annexing, |
|
126. i. Post warrant from Lord Arlington for 12 post horses
for the Earl of Rothes, Commissioner in Scotland, returning to Edinburgh, November 25, 1666; with note that it
was not obeyed by the Southwell constable. Nov. 28, 1666. |
| Nov. ? |
127. Lady Southampton to Col. Legge. Her late dear lord [Viscount Molineux] having served the King with such courage and
usefulness, requests in behalf of an old servant of his, Mr. Smith,
the place of Comptroller of Customs at Chester in reversion after
Mr. Edwards. |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to James Smith of the office of Comptroller
of the Customs of the port of Chester, in reversion after Mr. Edwards, an aged person, being near the place where his interest lies.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 206.] |
| Nov. 28. |
The King to the Mayor, &c., of Devizes. Recommends Thomas
Gunter, barrister, nephew to Col. Gunter, for the office of Recorder,
void by death of Wm. York, he having ever been loyal, and one of
his relations eminently instrumental in His Majesty's escape after
the battle of Worcester. [Ent. Book 17, p. 209.] |
| [Nov. 28.] |
128. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. 28. |
Order for a warrant to the Duke of Ormond, Lord Steward, or
in his absence, to Lord Fitzharding and the Clerks of the Greencloth,
to swear in Sir Thomas Clifford as Comptroller of the Household,
in the room of Sir H. Pollard. [Ent. Book 23, p. 288.] |
| Nov. 29. |
129. Lord Ashley to Wm. Wardour. Requests to know how
much has been hitherto paid in for the duty on hearths and stoves,
and what proportion thereof is for the duty become due since Lady
Day 1665. |
Nov. 29.
Swansea. |
130. Jo. Man to Williamson. Has no news. The country is
healthful and peaceable. |
Nov. 29.
Truro. |
131. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Arrival of vessels from New
England and Barbadoes, laden with indigo, sugar, tobacco, beaver
skins, and masts; they have sent to Plymouth for a convoy to put
them into the Thames. Account of the loss of Lord Willoughby,
when sailing with 1,500 men to reduce St. Christopher's; they were
cast away the very night of their arrival. |
Nov. 29.
Portsmouth. |
132. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Only two persons have died
of the plague this 10 days. The Sapphire has come in to be
refitted. The Sweepstakes waits the gentlemen bound for Lisbon. |
Nov. 29.
Harwich. |
133. Silas Taylor to Williamson. It is reported that the Duke
of Albemarle and several of the Council are coming to Harwich
from Newhall, in Essex, to meet Lord Brouncker and view Landguard
Fort and its fortifications. |
Nov. 29.
Plymouth. |
134. John Clarke to James Hickes. The Forester reports several
French men-of-war in the Soundings. There is but one ship with
salt arrived from Rochelle. |
Nov. 29.
Penrith. |
135. Dan. Fleming to Williamson. The Earl of Annandale, on
hearing of the insurrection, marched into Dumfries and Galloway
with 1,000 horse, to hunt and fight them. They were numerous at
first, for the whole country was on their side, and they gave out
that the chief places in Scotland were in the hands of their party,
and that Annandale was on their side; he was prayed for accordingly by the women, but when they found he was against them,
they cursed him as heartily, and many fell off from them. Annandale had a hard march, the men never taking their boots off till the
general ordered the Earl back to defend his own part of the country;
he returned to Nithsdale, where the Earl of Nithsdale and several
other nobles joined him. [2 pages.] Inserting, |
|
135. i. Earl of Annandale to the Deputy Lieutenants of Westmoreland and [Cumberland]. Copy of No. 60, Nov. 25. |
Nov. 29.
Whitehall. |
136. H. M[uddiman] to George Powell of Pembroke. News
letter. Particulars given in the letter of November 24. Disputes
between France and Spain about the possession of Flanders. The
Hamburg fleet left Harwich on the 23rd, and the winds have been
favourable. Three Virginia ships, chased by a caper, arrived at
Plymouth. Southampton is so free from the sickness that the
prize office is to be brought thither from Cowes next week. The
Lord Lieutenants are to enquire after and disarm Papists. The
House of Commons has ordered an estimate of the value of the Poll
Bill. Mr. Roberts's bill was ordered to be engrossed. The Commons adhere to their former word of nuisance in the bill concerning
Irish cattle, but propose to bring in 20,000 barrelled up for the use
of London. The Scotch forces are a rude indigested rabble, now
flying towards Ayr; the commissioners have gone post thither. The
Earl of Carlisle has power to raise forces; three troops of the Earl
of Oxford's regiment are sent to the north, 40 of the King's guard
and 60 of those of the Dukes of York and Albemarle. Sir Hugh
Pollard, comptroller of the household, died on the 27th, and Sir
Thos. Clifford was sworn in that charge. The players, by great
proffers of gifts for charitable uses, prevailed to have liberty to
act in both houses. The chimney money mutineers are quelled in
all places, and will receive suitable punishment. The vice-admiral's
ship of Denmark has not been taken in Scotland, as reported, but
lies so that she cannot get off. The coasts being pestered with
pickeroons, the Ostenders have resolved on a considerable convoy to
go once a month with ships bound for London. Sir Peter Wyche
is sent from the King, and Mr. Roper from the Queen, to compliment the King of Portugal on his marriage with Mdme. de Nemours.
The Bishop of St. Asaph is lately dead. On the 28th, at Westminster Hall, whilst the Court of Common Pleas was sitting, a
quarrel happened in which Lord St. John took Sir And. Henley by
the nose, and received a blow in return. Sir Andrew is taken, but
Lord St. John appears not. A report of the stay of the Gottenburg
fleet has arisen from the Swedes complaining that their ships are
injured by the Scots; the Scotch mutineers, being betwixt Anabaptists and Presbyterians, are called the waggoners, shift their
quarters, as they hear they are pursued, are only 600, and have not
ventured to offer any violence to Sir James, though malice would
prompt it did their power justify the action. [3 pages.] |
Nov. 29.
Victualling Office. |
137. T. Wilson to Sam. Pepys. Account of the victualling of
three ships named, bound for the West Indies. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 29. |
138. Sir John Hebden to the Navy Comrs. Having been proposed public minister from the King to the Emperor of Russia, was
commanded by the Lord Chancellor to apply to the Duke of York,
through them, so that he might purchase goods for the stores, if
necessary. Sends an account of hemp, tar, and timber to be met
with there, and the prices. Will freely serve therein, without
any particular profit. [Adm. Paper, 1¾
pages.] |
Nov. 29.
The Rainbow. |
139. Edw. Lloyd to Mr. Hayter. Accounts for a mistake of two
months in Mr. Anderson's victualling tickets. Is debtor to the
victualler for those two months' provisions, and discharges Mr. Anderson of them, but not of casks, bags, and iron hoops, which he must
be accountable for. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Cockpit. |
140. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. John Bundy was
sent away sick from a ship, but coming to the service again, Prince
Rupert wishes the commander of the ship to give him his ticket,
which is to be paid, unless there be just reason to the contrary.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Kinsale. |
141. Capt. Wm. Crispin to the Navy Comrs. Has waited a long
time for consideration of his disbursements last year for sick and
wounded seamen. Has also craved their consideration for the sick
and wounded and prisoners of war. Those concerned have wearied
him out with importunities, but his sense of their honours' troubles
in the management of the present war caused his long silence.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
The Advice. |
142. Capt. Ch. O'Bryen to Mr. Hayter, clerk to Mr. Pepys.
Desires 20 blank tickets for his purser Will. Shears, for the use of
his ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Blackmoorpink, The Hope. |
143. Capt. John Barton to the Navy Comrs. Has seen the
Happy Return safe to the buoy at the Nore. Lost a boat in the
last storm; begs one from Deptford, having orders to return to the
Downs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Gravesend. |
144. George Hillson, gunner of the French Ruby, to Pepys. Is
wronged by being put out of employment through false information.
Never intended to deceive His Majesty, but has run through fire
and water to serve him and the country, and therein lost the use of
an arm. Rather than expose his body to perpetual imprisonment
under the warrant out against him, will try his fortune with one
arm in remote parts. To serve His Majesty, contracted a debt of
60l.; the creditors, hearing of his dismissal and of a warrant out
against him, laid wait to take him, so durst not appear at the
Board to vindicate his innocence. Was an instrument in preserving
Prince Rupert in the June engagement, and suffers much by wounds
received. Requests them to cause the warrant to be called in, and
to acquaint him whether they will restore him to employment.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
The Milkmaid, Tynemouth Haven. |
145. Thos. Stollard, master of the Milkmaid, and Peter Slade, of
the Franakin, to the Navy Comrs They and their convoys have
been in the port eight weeks, through contrary winds, the enemy
being on the coast. Their six weeks' provisions drawing to an end,
they desire an order to the victualler's deputy at Newcastle to
furnish a supply. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Plymouth. |
146. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Will do his best to
dispatch the Forester. The commander of the Eagle has parted
with his cable in the Sound; has none to supply him. The Eagle
and Guernsey frigates will carry away all the masts sent down for
fifth-rates, and no canvas is to be had for any money. Will effect
the order about the Golden Sun. Seven ships named have arrived
at Falmouth from New England and three from Virginia. The
Hulk's cable will be aboard to-morrow; was forced to promise to
pay for it before he could have it; can buy nothing, whatever
the necessity, without money. Desires, if they cannot supply the
whole, that they will order some part to be paid, so that he may be
enabled to continue on, as the necessity of the service shall require.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 30. |
147. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Has endeavoured to
pacify the person whose money is due. Found the master had put
20 loads of timber into the hoy at Stockwith, but took them off
from loading any more, as it is not safe for her to ride there so
laden. The master is gone to Hull for a month's provisions for his
company. Desires them to order Mr. Corbin to pay him sufficient
from the money received from the offal timber made in the wood to
enable him to clear the hoy. Had this money been ordered towards
transporting the goods, it would have paid a great part of the
charge; is greatly troubled, not having money to preserve the
King's goods, which lie up and down, in great danger of being lost.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Edinburgh. |
148. R. M[ein] to Williamson. The army say they never saw
men fight more gallantly than the rebels nor endure more; the
general was forced to use stratagem to defeat them. Now not one
dares call himself a Whig, nor are two of them together. Twelve of
the ringleaders, amongst whom are two ministers, are handed over
to justice, and will be hanged. The Earl of Annandale has taken 65;
the whole country falls sharply on them. Capt. Bennet, a privateer,
has taken two Russia prizes. |
Nov. 30.
Yarmouth. |
149. [Rich. Bower ?] to Williamson. Two Yarmouth vessels,
laden with coals from Sunderland, have arrived, after being put
into the Humber and kept there two days by a man-of-war. They
report that the light colliers with their convoy have gone from the
Humber to Newcastle. |
Nov. 30.
Barnstaple. |
150. Willm. Wakeman to Williamson. Most cruel storms of
wind, hail, and rain continue, with some thunder; a man has been
blown over the quay and drowned, and some boats sunk, but the
men saved. |
Nov. 30.
Newcastle. |
151. Thos. Swan to Williamson. Has sent the two last labels
to Sir Phil. Frowde, and shown him that the mail makes no stay
northward, but must have a great stay both at Newcastle and York
going southward, or there would be no letters. The Scots mail
came in yesterday, but cannot go out till to-day 10 a.m., for if it
were to go when the other comes in, it would be of no value, and it
would be hard to alter an arrangement of so long continuance.
Refers to Mr. Pibus, the water bailiff, to testify to his diligence in
his office. |
Nov. 30.
West Cowes. |
152. John Lysle to Williamson. The French Newfoundland fish
prize has come in, with one-third of her lading; knows not what
has become of the rest. A Swedish ship reports that the Danes
have 40 men-of-war riding between Copenhagen and Elsinore, and
a squadron is ordered to convoy into Holland the Dutch ships that
come from the East country. There is much muttering in Denmark that the King's grand commanders are bribed, and have
prevailed upon him to declare for the Dutch against the English;
also that the Swedes have 60 sail attending the motions of the
Danes. A French prize taken by Capt. Lucy two months ago,
laden with pitch, rosin, and turpentine, has come in from Guernsey
and hast lost her masts, anchors, &c., in the storm. Particulars of
other ships. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 30.
Plymouth Fort. |
153. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Is glad that the Paradox
and her convoy have reached the Downs. Arrival of mast ships,
&c., from Virginia and New England. |
Nov. 30.
Newcastle. |
154. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The Norwich has brought in
30 light ships from the Humber. In Scotland, 68 of the Wickhamers have been taken, the general is in pursuit of the rest, and
that rebellion will soon be at an end. Lord Carlisle was to return
to Naworth Castle last night. |
Nov. 30.
Plymouth. |
155. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. A Portuguese ship reports
that the Portuguese fleet have passed up the Channel. Arrival of
the New England and Virginia ships at Falmouth. Much mischief
is done to the West by capers. |
Nov. 30.
Deal. |
156. Willm. Genvey to Williamson. Names of four vessels in
the Downs. There are great winds, and vessels have been
damaged. |
Nov. 30.
Plymouth. |
157. John Clarke to James Hickes. Arrival of the New
England fleet at Falmouth; one ship has been forced into Plymouth.
There have been cruel storms, and several wrecks to the westward.
The St. Peter of Ostend, laden with wine and brandy, has been
driven ashore, and little of her lading saved. |
| Nov. 30. |
158. John Clarke to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Nov. 30.
Dover. |
159. Warham Jemmett, sen., to Williamson. The cruel times
and hazardous weather much discontent the seamen; had nearly
lost both men and ketch last voyage; the wear and tear of winter
service devours all his profits. The Nieuport mail has been detained by storms, in which one house in Dover has been blown
down and several others shattered. |
Nov. 30.
Newcastle. |
160. Rich. Forster to Williamson. It is supposed that the two
vessels put ashore by the Holland caper are broken; report of other
Holland vessels on the coasts. The people are much perplexed
that no more care is taken for convoys, when above 200 coal-laden
ships are in the harbour. |
Nov. 30.
Hull. |
161. L. Whittington to Williamson. The London fleet stays for
a good wind. Parties of 12 or 16 horse are said to be riding about
Beverley in the night, supposed to come from Holderness. Thinks it
is only jealousies. By the Lord General's order, 50 foot are marching to Leeds, to meet a troop of horse there to secure those parts. |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
162. Order by the Commissioners of Prizes to the Commissioners
for the port of London, on petition of Rich. Watts, appointed to
take care of all prizes brought into the port of Deal or the districts
thereof, that the 20s. allowed him hardly covers his ordinary expense,
—granting him 20s. for every ship of 80 tons burden or under, and
40s. for every ship above 80 tons, under his care. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 30. |
The King to [the Brewers' Company of Exeter]. Recommends
Benjamin Resdon of Exeter, a sufferer for loyalty, who by accidents
in his private affairs, has been put upon the trade of brewing, to be
made free of the company, a thing not unusually granted by them.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 210.] |
| [Nov. 30.] |
163. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant for a grant to Richard Acton, in reversion after Rob.
Gregg, sen., with a second reversion to John Acton, of the office of
Examiner in the Court of Exchequer, in the County Palatine of
Chester. [Ent. Book 23, p. 289.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to the Lord Commissioners of Prizes to deliver the ship
Mermaid to James Peirce. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 289.] |
| Nov. ? |
164. Petition of the Gate Porters to Lord Arlington, to speak
to the present comptroller of the household to execute the King's
warrant for their payment during the year of suspension, in consideration of their constant waiting and attendance. |
| Nov. ? |
165. Petition of John Horsham, of Plymouth, to the King, for
licence to import in a French vessel linen cloth and paper, purchased
by him in France, before he knew of the proclamation forbidding
their import. |
| Nov.? |
166. Petition of James Jones of Carmarthenshire, to the King,
for discharge from the office of high sheriff, or a supersedeas to
protect him in its exercise; is an outlawed person and therefore
unfit for it, and is also very infirm, and reduced in estate, not
having more than 10l. per annum clear. |
| Nov. ? |
167. Petition of George Middleton, of Hampshire, to the King,
for permission to remain peaceably in the kingdom, notwithstanding
the proclamation, and without prosecution for non-conformity,
being 72 years old; found a place of shelter for His Majesty after
the battle of Worcester, and preserved the Earl of Rochester, at the
hazard of his own life, after the miscarriage of the intended
business at Salisbury. |
| Nov.? |
168. Petition of Peter Nowell of the St. Nicholas of Lubec and
Hans Bonnit of the Fortune of Stockholm to Lord Arlington, to
grant them the same favour as already granted to merchants who
have French commodities on board the said ships, to enter and
unlade them. Annexing, |
|
168. i. Schedule of the goods for which the above request was
made. |
| Nov.? |
169. Petition of Michell Sensier, of Bruges, to the King, for
licence for his vessel, the Godleife of Bruges, now in the Thames, to
go to Newcastle, to fetch coals for London, it being denied passage
amongst others at Gravesend. [See Nov. 26, 1666.] |
Nov.
Whitehall. |
170. Pass from Lord Arlington for Peter King, with his wife and
three children, to go to France. Noted procured by Mr. Parent.
[Copy.] |
Nov.
Whitehall. |
171. Warrant to Lord Chancellor Clarendon to order a commission of Adjutants for appointing Arthur Earl of Anglesey a commissioner of appeals for prizes and prize goods. |
Nov.
Whitehall. |
172. Blank warrant for a grant of the office of sealing writs in
the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas for 21 years, in
reversion after James Earl of Suffolk, at the same rent as paid by
him, 1,653l. 14s. |
| Nov. |
Memoranda [from the Signet books] of grants, &c., passed during
the month, the uncalendared portions of which are as follow:—
Note that when a debt is paid by the King, the privy seal
should contain a clause cancelling the obligation and
releasing the debt.
Note of a release of quitrents in Ireland to Lord Arlington
to 40l. a year, Sir Rich. Beling's to be the same with the
old rents.
Grant to the grooms of the Queen's chamber of 2s. a day
from the Exchequer, for their entertainment.
Grant to Sir John Reresby and Sir Thos. Strickland of the
sole power to make steel in England and Wales for 14
years.
Grant to the Earl of Derby of all the mines royal in the
Isle of Man, reserving one 20th to the King.
Grant to Alex. White of the office of plumber and keeper of
the conduit at Windsor; fee 1s. a day.
Note that the Queen's pages of honour have out of the
Exchequer 100l. a year, and 20l. a year to buy their horses.
[Domestic Corresp., June 1666, Vol. 160, No. 126*.] |
| Nov. |
Grant to Dr. George Croyden of the prebend in Christchurch,
Oxford, void by promotion of Dr. John Dolben to the bishopric of
Rochester. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to Thos. Killigrew 1,050l. for several plays acted
before the Queen Consort, from March 31, 1662, to Nov. 20, 1666.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of Rochester to
Dr. John Dolben, from the time of the vacancy. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Rochester to elect a
Bishop to that see; with a letter recommendatory of Dr. John
Dolben, dean of Westminster. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Licence to Dr. John Dolben, bishop elect of Rochester, to hold in
commendam the deanery of Westminster. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to Prince Rupert 14,000l. as the King's free gift,
without account. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to the Duke of York to order the selling of the St. Andrew and Bear ships, being unserviceable, and also the Custom House
boat. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay, out of the remainder still unpaid of the 2,000l.
pension of the late Earl of Norwich, 780l. to Sir Phil. Warwick,
1,500l. to Ferdinando Marsham, 1,000l. to Rob. Thompson, 200l. to
Tobias Rustat, and 1,100l. to Eliz. Deane, being sums owing to
them by the said Earl. [Docquet.] |
| Nov.? |
173. Thos. Lee to Williamson. The Commissioners [for examining
public accounts], Lords Bridgewater, Aylesbury, Lucas, and Crew
and others met, but did not sit, because a doubt was started whether,
being named as members of Parliament, it was safe for them to act.
The Earl of Bridgewater went to Whitehall to consult the judges,
and returned with command to read the commission, which he did,
and then the objection was withdrawn, and after discourse on their
powers, they decided to meet for business to-morrow. |
| Nov. ? |
174. [Pat.] Lyell to [the Navy Comrs]. Was sent to Scotland to buy
hemp, &c., which he did to their satisfaction, and received a promise
of punctual payment of his bills. Was commanded to confer with
Capt. Strachan in further proceedings, and did so; but his openmouthed declaring of the compact, the return of the bills, some protested against, and the fire of London, made the people draw on the
writer's uncle more than he had in hand, whereby his credit was impaired; will lose commissions from four other uncles in Stockholm.
The bills being returned, was constrained to relinquish the business to
his uncle, which occasioned the slow shipping, caused Capt. Strachan
to write to his prejudice, though he never stayed the captains, but
agreed that if the bills on Mr. Cutler for 1,500l. were answered, the
commodities should be for the navy's account. What noise there was
made was made by Strachan. Was cited with his uncle before the
Treasurer's deputy, in whose hands Strachan would have laid a
protest, but Strachan being desired to pay their honours' half, and
the writer would hazard the rest, he was silenced. [Adm. Paper,
2½
pages.] |
Nov. ?
The Horseman, Gillingham. |
175. Capt. Wm. Younger, master of the Horseman, to the Navy
Comrs. Complains of the boatswain and carpenter's neglect of
duty. They have gone to London without leave, and say they will
go and come when they please, as he is only a warrant officer like
themselves. The carpenter being drunk, forcibly entered the writer's cabin, and when commanded away, replied he had as much
right there as he had, and caught such a fast hold on his hair that
he pulled it from his head, as may still be seen. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov.? |
176. Memorandum of depositions by Ingram and Rob. Stelling,
John Noell, and Thos. Hickson, that on Oct. 22, Wm. Hooke, of
the Petty Bag, swore that the King and all the Court were cheats
and rogues, and got their living by the scum of the earth. |
| Nov. |
177. Memorandum relating to the lading, &c., of a vessel belonging to the Guinea Company. |
| Nov. ? |
178. Reasons offered to Parliament for abatement of the assessment on London; viz., the loss of goods and 13,000 houses, &c., by
the fire; 3,000 empty and unbuilt houses, being a sixth of the city's
liberties; the great expense in rebuilding; the removal of inhabitants since the fire, and the great disproportion of taxes between
London and the out parishes, where there has been a vast increase
of families since the last tax. [Printed.] |
| Nov. |
Lists sent by Morgan Lodge to Williamson of King's ships and
merchants' ships in the Downs during the month, the state of the
wind, &c.:— |
| No. |
Date. |
King's |
Merchants'. |
Wind. |
|
179. |
Nov. 11 |
4 |
2 |
N.W |
|
180. |
12 |
2 |
4 |
S. |
|
181. |
13 |
3 |
0 |
S.E. |
|
182. |
14 |
3 |
0 |
N.E. |
|
183. |
15 |
3 |
0 |
E.N.E. |
|
184. |
16 |
3 |
0 |
N.E. |
|
185. |
17 |
3 |
0 |
S.E. |
|
186. |
18 |
1 |
0 |
S.E. |
|
187. |
19 |
3 |
3 |
S.E. |
|
188. |
21 |
5 |
6 |
S.W. |
|
189. |
22 |
5 |
6 |
W. |
|
190. |
24 |
5 |
5 |
S.E. |
|
191. |
25 |
5 |
5 |
W. |
|
192. |
27 |
4 |
7 |
W. |
|
193. |
29 |
4 |
7 |
S.W. |
