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Jan. 1.
Newmarket. |
1. Earl of Thomond to [Williamson]. New-year's greetings;
had the weather been fitting, would have expected him and his
friends at Newmarket. Hopes Mr. Feltham has reminded him of
the auditor of Ireland's warrant for the creation money, and of the
letter to the Duke of Ormond from the King. The weather is
freezing. Is disposed of by His Majesty. Sends duty to his
mother. Harry cries for his maid, who is dead, but not of the
plague. [3 pages.] |
Jan. 1.
Exeter. |
2. Geo. Browning to James Hickes. The first and last expresses
were delivered. Will use his interest for Mr. Williamson. Intends
to be at Dartmouth the day before, to prepare some of his friends,
and will give an account. |
| Jan. 1. |
3. Memorandum of the expense for clothes for Lord George
Douglas' regiment of 1,200 soldiers, with officers; total, 1,447l. 2s. |
Jan. 1.
Gravesend. |
4. Richard Elkin to Sam. Pepys. The magistrates at his desire
have sent to gaol the person who forged the seaman's ticket. The
Speedwell has been at Gravesend under petty warrant. Complains
of the delays of the post, which never delivers letters under four or
five days' time. The Orange frigate has arrived; the East India
merchant is still in the Hope. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 1.
Edinburgh. |
5. Capt. John. Strachan to the Navy Comrs. Has found out a way
by which money may be exchanged when at London, so that when
he finds a good market for provisions, their correspondent at Edinburgh may be ready to deliver money. No sooner is a prize arrived
at Leith but there are many English factors to buy all up,
so that it is impossible to get anything but at second or third hand.
The penny says the pater noster, and no penny no pater noster
there. Does not desire to meddle with the money, but to close the
bargains and see to the payments, so that the service be not neglected. Finds by ancient practice, that at whatever rate merchants
and owners give up their goods at the custom-house or admiralty,
desiring to pay customs or convoy, the King may have them at the
same rate for his own use, for present payment; His Majesty should
have the 165,000 weight of hemp unloading at Leith at the
price the merchants agreed on for the King's 15ths and the Admiralty's 10ths, but an empty purse makes a shame-faced merchant.
The fleet went over Tynemouth Bar. Seven great ships which
came ashore on the coast of Shetland are all broken in pieces, and
their men drowned; it is thought, by the many bodies that are driven
ashore on the Highlands, that they were of the King of Denmark's
fleet. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Jan. 2.
Edwinstow. |
6. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Corbin has not been
there for six months, but is represented by deputy. Cannot
send the hoy away, having no money for rigging and repairs, nor
for land carriage of 360 loads of timber, nor for workmen's wages,
which are unpaid since 29 March last. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 2. |
7. Certificate by Capt. Fras. Willshaw that Thos. Husband,
surgeon of the Antelope, has been aboard six months and upwards,
and received no recruit of medicines, and request that he may have
a bill for six months' recruits, according to custom. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 2.
The Hawk, Gravesend. |
8. Capt. Rich. Erlesman to the Navy Comrs. The extreme
quantity of ice that came upon them cut the vessel an inch in the
plank; was forced to leave Woolwich with only four men and two or
three boys. Lost an anchor and sent the boatswain to Woolwich for
another; cannot sail without one and some more men. Asks a
press warrant to get men, being ordered by Sir Wm. Coventry to
sail for the Downs. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 2. |
Licences for the Fortune galliot, Nightingale pink, and Arthur,
all of London, laden with corn, to sail for Portugal, on security to
return by March 20. Minutes. [Ent. Book 14, p. 110.] |
Jan. 2.
Dartmouth. |
9. Ambrose Mudd to Sir John Skelton. Wishes he could answer
Sir John's desire about his friend, but the Duke of York and the
Lord General have recommended a person; knows not what the
success will be. |
Jan. 3.
St. James's. |
10. Sir John Colleton to Ambrose Mudd, merchant of Dartmouth.
Thanks him for forwarding his election; hopes to obtain for him
the pass for a ship to Newfoundland, having already obtained
more passes than any one man in England. There is a hot alarm
of an invasion intended by the King of France, who has amassed
a force at Brest, which Holland will strengthen; it is thought to
be for Ireland, and the Duke of Ormond has secured some of the
Irish nobility, who have been practising with the French King.
Stores are sent to every suspected place in England; all governors
and officers ordered to their charges, and the ships are drawn into a
body. Advises him to wait for his ship until this hurry be over;
asks its burden and number of men, the fewer the better. Will
apply for the pass to the Duke of York, who has never yet denied
him anything. [1½
pages.] |
| Jan. 3. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Clarendon, lieutenant of Woodstock manor, 80l. a year for keeper's wages and hay for the deer.
[Docquet.] |
| Jan. 3. |
11. Thos. Stanwix, mayor, and five of the Aldermen and Common
Council of Carlisle to the King. John Pattinson, their late town
clerk, died 16th December last, and on December 19 they chose
Jas. Nicholson, a person of known loyalty and conformity, and
request his confirmation of the election. |
| Jan. 3. |
12. Edw. Norreys to Williamson. Requests for the bearer,
Hen. Dixon, continuance in his office of one of the letter carriers
in the post office, that being his only support. |
Jan. 3.
Leghorn. |
13. Thos. Clutterbuck to the Navy Comrs. Fearing the passage
to England is very insecure, has transmitted a copy of his former
letter, of October 20, 1666, and begs a reply. Has no further
news of the two French men-of-war since their departure; fears
much mischief will be done by them and others; four men-of-war are
ready to sail from Toulon, and not a French merchantman but
has a letter of reprisal, and the Dutch observe the same rule. Is
troubled to think what will become of straggling vessels that are
not under good convoy; such disasters would not only be fatal to
the proprietors but of bad consequences to His Majesty, in the loss of
so many stout mariners. Hopes if a squadron of ships is spared
for those seas, it will be considerable, and that the merchantmen
will be doubly armed, and entrusted with letters of marque, so that
they may run down and weaken the enemy. No port in the
Mediterranean affords such advantages for the disposal of prizes as
Leghorn. [Adm. Paper, 3 pages.] |
| Jan. 3. |
14. John Barton to the Navy Comrs. Has been nformed by the
carpenter of the Blackamoor pink that she is much disabled, but as
she was lately repaired at Portsmouth, thinks that after she has
been calked and tallowed, she will be fit for sea. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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14. i. Report by Capt. Robert Seabrooke, carpenter, and three
other officers, that the Blackamoor pink, lying at Woolwich, is in a dangerous condition, in case she should
chance to come aground at sea. Jan. 1667. |
| Jan. 3. |
15. Affidavit by Anthony Barton that he gave into the office for
examination of tickets the wage ticket of his father-in-law,
Wm. Bethell, for services in the Mary, and believes it has been
lost. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 3.
Ipswich. |
16. Andrew Crawley to the Navy Comrs. Only one ship has
been victualled since his last. None of the Gottenburg fleet riding
in the Rolling Grounds and Ousely Bay are ordered in. There has
been but one killing of oxen this week, and no bread baked nor
beer brewed. The Hamburg ship laden with staves is not yet
unloaded. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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16. i. Account by Rich. Wight and Andrew Crawley of empty
casks, iron hoops, and bags received from seven ships
named during the month. Ipswich, Dec. 1666. |
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16. ii. Account by Andrew Crawley of letters of credit granted
to the pursers of two ships named for victuals.
Ipswich, Dec. 1666. |
Jan. 3.
The Defiance, Buoy of the Nore. |
17. Rear-Admiral John Kempthorne to the Navy Comrs.
Laments the wants of water casks, after so many demands. As
it may be of importance to sail to the Downs the Defiance and
Cambridge are going; the Fairfax will follow, but wants 100 men,
and the Dunkirk 80, and provisions also. Hopes supplies of
victuals from Dover, 25 days of the 3 months' allowance being
spent. There is want of clothes and provisions for the sick and
wounded. Requests an express order from his Royal Highness to
the Governors of Dover and Deal, to give their assistance in
procuring men, as there are many at those places, otherwise he
must expect supplies from London. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Jan. 4.
Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
18. Certificate by Ric. Reynell, that John Harding, surgeon of
the Royal Oak, has not received any free gift or imprest money
since he joined the ship, 7th June, 1665, and that no bills came
to hand but what are dated 24th July, 1666, upon which the
money due to him has not yet been received. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 4.
Plymouth. |
19. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. The Pembroke sailed with
the Victory prize, to convoy some merchant ships bound for Cadiz.
The Adventure frigate put in, having met four French and afterwards
three Dutch men-of-war, and sunk one of the latter. Her rigging
is much torn and foremast disabled; she shall soon be made ready
for sea again. Wants money. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 4.
The Warspite, Ousely Bay. |
20. Capt. Rob. Robinson, commander of the Gottenburg squadron,
to the Navy Comrs. Sir Wm. Coventry will have reported particulars of the Gottenburg ships which were separated by storm.
None are wanting but the White Hind and Monk; fears they
have foundered. The St. Peter had a Swede ship run aboard her
which staved in her bow; she has put into Malstrand to repair, and
will steer for Leith. Particulars of ships: one prize yacht will
make a good fire-ship; two were burnt on the coast of Holland in
sight of Brill steeple; the commander had his head, bowsprit, and
all other masts down, ensign staff and all, and on the last day
of '66, they (the squadron) came in with the Holland colours
hanging and the King's flying. The crews are at him for the performance of a promise to receive money on their return. They have
had a very disconsolate voyage, and several are dead, many put
ashore sick, and all the ships so pitifully manned that he is ashamed
to write about it; none shall know of it but Sir Wm. Coventry
and the Board. The Norwich ketch stayed behind in Aldborough
Bay; her master has carried away 30l. of the writer's, which he
hopes they will stop, and Messrs. Stacey and Watson, masters of some
Yarmouth vessels employed to fetch water, have run away with the
casks. Asks them to send to Sir Thos. Meadowes about it. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 4.
Plymouth. |
21. Sir Thos. Waltham to the Navy Comrs. The Adventure
arrived, having sprung her foremast in bearing sail to get the
weather guage of four French men-of-war; two days afterwards she
met, to the east of the Lizard, with three Dutch men-of-war, and
fought them about two hours; she has only three men wounded. The
Deptford ketch is still in Catwater. Desires an order to the victualler
for a petty warrant. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 4.
Washborne. |
22. Jo. Fowell to [Williamson]. Is glad to hear he hopes to
persuade Sir John Colleton to sit down. The Duke of Albemarle,
who seems much concerned for Sir John, has written a second time on
his behalf. Will still use influence for Williamson with his friends,
but cannot appear personally for him. Thinks he will fail unless Lord
Arlington persuade Colleton to resign, and then a letter from the
Lord General for Williamson would fix the fickle corporation.
Plympton has offered its burgess-ship to Sir Wm. Courteney. Two
prizes are brought in to Plymouth. [2½
pages.] |
Jan. 4.
Whitehall. |
23. Petition of John Malet to the King, for the reversion in fee
simple of certain manors and lands in cos. Somerset and Devon,
conveyed in the late reign to the Crown on payment of 500l. by the
petitioner's father, Sir Thos. Malet, late justice of the Court of
King's Bench, to Arthnr Malet, deceased, who then held them, the
said lands to be regranted to Sir Thos. Malet on payment into the
Exchequer of 100l., which was accordingly paid, and a patent issued
October 10, 1662, regranting the lands, but the reversion was not
granted. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report, Jan. 10, 1667, in favour of the grant, the petitioner being
wishful to provide for his children and pay his debts, and unable to
do it because he cannot cut off the entail and dispose of the lands. |
| Jan. 4. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 239.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant of release to Sir Roger Langley, high sheriff of Yorkshire for 1664, of 768l. 17s. 3d., arrears of hearth-money due by
him, in consideration of his disbursements to an equal amount for
the King's service. [Ent. Book 14, pp. 111–2.] |
| Jan. 4. |
24. Order at a general meeting of the Fishing Company, approving
the proposal of Sir Edw. Ford and the petition grounded thereon,
and appointing a committee to present the same to the King, and to
prepare arguments in its favour, and attend the Council to speak in
its defence. Annexing, |
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24. i. Petition of the Governor and Company of the Royal
Fishing to the King, for a grant of the sole power of
coining and issuing farthings, not to be counterfeited,
according to a proposition made by Sir Edw. Ford, he
giving security to prevent the export of gold and silver,
by importation of counterfeit farthings; to hinder
prejudice to the people by taking back farthings at the
same rate; to give 21s. worth of farthings for 20s.
silver, and 5s. out of every 20s. to the fishing company. |
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24. ii. Statement of the inconveniences and losses resulting from
the issue of tradesmen's tokens, especially in the late
contagion and fire, and yet that the profits of them are
such that they are made, in spite of an order to the
contrary. |
| Jan. 4? |
25. Petition of Edw. Burton, merchant of London, to the King,
for a place as consul in South Barbary. Is going to reside there as
merchant on his own account and that of other merchants, and though
the place is inconsiderable, thinks the establishing a consul there
would encourage His Majesty's subjects in their trade. Annexing, |
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25. i. Certificate by Sir Arth. Ingram and 13 other merchants
resident in London, that Edward Burton has long lived
as a merchant in Spain, has honestly discharged all
trusts committed to him, and is very fit for any employment relating to trade. With original signatures.
London, Jan. 4, 1667. |
| Jan. 5. |
26. John Hase to Mr. Horne, Westminster. Has got with much
ado 31 barrels of gunpowder, 100 muskets, and 40 pairs of pistols.
The time for acting is January 6 or 20, whichever is most convenient. Is to fall on the King at Whitehall, and his brother on
Lord Monk at the Cockpit; the Major is to fall on Westminster,
Capt. Rabosis on St. James's, and the trained band to serve them.
Is first to fire King Street and the Strand. |
| Jan. 5. |
27. John Gryce to Lord Arlington. Mr. Booth says that before
the end of February, 20,000 arms will be landed in Scotland, and
the French and Dutch will sail "for the coast of Scotland, and out of
the last stir there would so much arise as would set all the three
kingdoms in an uproar." Some friends from Ireland and Scotland
tell him all things go as well as could be wished. Wants indemnity
from the King or his lordship for things done in the service. Will
serve His Majesty in public or private whilst he lives. |
Jan. 5.
St. James's. |
28. Sir John Colleton to Ambrose Mudd, merchant of Dartmouth.
Asked the Duke of York for a pass for the ship requested by Mudd,
naming him as being of Dartmouth, and having interest in the election; the Duke promised its dispatch in Council, but the only petition
that could be found was one desiring the removal of some guns, the
fortifying some place, and a supply of arms and powder. On this
account the King referred the petition to the Lord General, saying,
"My Lord, I am sure you will do what may be in this matter, for
Sir John Colleton appears in it." Could have sent a pass and protection by this post, had that been all that was required. If the other
things are required, reasons must be given, for the Lord General says
that the same complaints have been made concerning the planters in
Newfoundland, who pull down the ships' stages, steal their boats,
and do other mischiefs, and thinks the complaint came from Dartmouth; Sir Thos. Clifford or Mr. Fowell caused the petition to be
rejected. Must have further instructions before he can proceed.
Advises him to ask only a pass and protection; bonds will be
needed before the ship departs. Can serve the town in things of
this nature, and in convoys, as well as any man in England.
[Copy, 2 pages.] |
[Jan. 5.]
Saturday. |
29. Thos. Lloyd to Williamson. Mr. Herne thinks Williamson's
affair secure enough, at least so far concluded that all other interests will be too late. There is no danger of Sir John Colleton,
and Sir John thinks no one but Williamson stands as fair as
himself. Wishes he had known Williamson's mind earlier. |
| Jan. 5. |
30. Nath. Herne to Williamson. The Dartmouth election will
be between Williamson and Sir John Colleton. Asks if Sir John
is or has been engaged in the chimney money business, or the
Canary Company, as that would spoil his design. Plympton wants
a burgess; might perhaps serve Williamson there, should he fail [for
Dartmouth]. |
Jan. 5.
Exeter. |
31. Geo. Browning to Williamson. Was from home when his first
two letters came; forwarded his to Mr. Fowell at once. Has had
so good a character of his worth and ability that he will think it a
service to the King and country, as well as to the town, to be instrumental to bring him in, and keep some lukewarm gentleman
out. Has written to four burgesses, and will go [to Dartmouth] the
day before the election, to use his interest with others. Sir John
Colleton sent an express to the mayor of Dartmouth a day before
Williamson's. [2 pages.] |
Jan. 5.
Whitehall. |
32. Warrant for a grant to Sir Peter Killigrew of one of the
King's waiter's places in the port of London, when such shall fall
in after the admission of Henry Simons and two others already
nominated. |
| Jan. 5. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 14, p. 111.] |
| Jan. 5. |
Licence for a Swedish vessel, the Leyonberg of Stockholm, now
in France, to trade to the West Indies; granted on petition of Sir
John Barkman, resident of the King of Sweden, and Jacob Barkman. [Ent. Book 14, pp. 112b–113.] |
| Jan. 5. |
Commission to Chas. Lord Gerard of Brandon to command the
militia of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 139a.] |
| Jan. 5. |
33. John Tooker to the Navy Comrs. Journal of his proceedings
in examining ships named, lying in the river, with an account of
their condition, wants, &c. The river and shore towards London
are very much frozen. [Adm. Paper, 3 pages.] |
| Jan. 5. |
34. Petition of John Godsuffe, surgeon, to the Navy Comrs. Was
employed on 21st April, 1665, by Mr. Crispin, deputy victualler at
Kinsale, to take care of sick and wounded seamen until May 26,
1666. Has not received one penny of the allowance of 10s. per day
promised for his care and pains the 400 days he was so employed,
although he was deprived of all other ways of gaining a livelihood.
Prays speedy payment; with certificate, by Wm. Crispin, Jan. 5,
that John Godsuffe served in the capacity and for the number of
days mentioned. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 5.
Portsmouth. |
35. John Shales to the Navy Comrs. There have been 26 oxen
and 132 hogs slaughtered this week. Victualling of the Eagle and
Nonsuch. Has been ill, but is better. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 5.
Dieppe. |
36. Peter Crucifix to the Navy Comrs. If the King will grant
him liberty to come in with a ship, shall be glad to see them. The
bearer has six tons of cable yarn at 45s. sterling per cwt.; has
more if required, and also some hemp at 43s., which is the price it
stands him in. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 5. |
37. Petition of Edith Robinson to Lord Brouncker, for admission
to his presence to show cause why she ought to receive the money
due on John Michell and William Webster's tickets. With note
[by three Navy Comrs.] that the tickets mentioned were delivered
by the Board to Mr. Carkase, to be kept for the Board's disposal.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 7. |
38. Herbert Aubrey to Williamson. Requests his influence with
Sir Phil. Warwick, who covertly supports Wm. Bowdler, in opposing
the writer for the receiver's place for the poll money, pretending
that the ministers of state design it for the same persons who are
now receivers of the Royal aid. Protests that his care and integrity
will not disgrace his friends. |
Jan. 7.
Moscow. |
39. Dr. Collins, physician to the Emperor of Russia, to Mr
Sanderson. Wishes the English brick-maker he mentioned were in
England; he can shoot melted lead without gunpowder, which will
destroy ten times more than small shot; he has strange fire-darts to
destroy rigging, and had he learning, he would be more famous than
Archimedes; with an honest pension he would prove the best engineer the King has. Would write to Sir Maurice Berkeley, a great
patron of mechanics, about him, but thinks he is at his government
in Connaught. [Extract.] |
Jan. 7.
The Strand. |
40. Ja. Robinson to Lord Arlington. His last letter, 18 months
ago, on prevention of the Bishop of Munster's disgrace and the conjunction of the French and Hollanders, was treated with disrespect,
therefore abandoned Mr. Carew to his own ways, which have not
proved successful. Another occasion presents itself, which will constrain the Hollanders to addresses for peace, and advantage the
King and people, but a little money is wanted; his own spending
money grows low. Begs an answer by Mr. Williamson. |
Jan. 7.
Ordnance Office. |
41. Ed. Sherburne to Sir John Duncombe. The guns presented by
His Majesty to the King of Bantam were three brass culverins,
each 10 feet in length; the charge was 908l. 8s. 9d. Three tons of
round shot, costing 36l. were sent for them; also 100 muskets,
which cost 130l.; also a standing carriage, 100 bandoleers, and other
things, value 83l. 18s. 3½d., all which were paid out of 1,286l. 18s. 8d.
received from the East India Company for that purpose. |
| Jan. 7. |
42. Declaration by the Governors of the Charter House of their
election of Henry Lord Arlington as one of their governors, in place
of Sir John Glynne, serjeant-at-law, lately deceased. With eight
signatures. [Copy, 2 pages.] |
Jan. 7.
Dover. |
43. F. Hosier to the Navy Comrs. Cannot forward the last
month's account, and the balance for the last year, because the
victualling of the Revenge is not completed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 7.
Hawk ketch, Hope. |
44. Capt. Rich. Erlesman to the Navy Comrs. Desires an order to
Capt. Willes of the Centurion frigate to discharge Nathan Buskin
from his ship, and to deliver his ticket to his mother; has entered
him as midshipman on board the Hawk, on which he came to
Deptford, to get passage to the Centurion, then at Long Reach.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 7.
The Milkmaid, Gravesend. |
45. Thos. Stollard, master of the Milkmaid, to the Navy Comrs.
Several men have run away from his ship, for fear of being pressed
into other ships, four having been pressed before into the Fairfax.
Has not men sufficient, but will send to Comr. Pett for six labourers;
his ship ran foul of a Spaniard, which for want of a man at the
helm, had her bowsprit and part of her head broken. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 8.
Harwich. |
46. Capt. Thos. Langley to the Navy Comrs. Was going to convoy
two of the Gottenburg fleet to the Humber, but has been sent in
to Harwich from Ouseley Bay with their sick men, and has orders
to return thither from the Humber. Desires that a surgeon may
be sent to meet him. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 8.
Edinburgh. |
47. Capt. John Strachan to the Navy Comrs. Desisted dealing
for the 275 packets of hemp, of six cwt. a piece, prior to receiving
their order. The owners are taking all of it, and also the potashes,
and laying them up in the cellars for sale in that kingdom, which
with other goods sold, will amount to 9,000l. English. The owners
compounded for the King's 15ths at 120l. and the Admiralty's 10ths
at 200l., and there was a like composition for a hogshead of furs (?)
discovered by the searchers. The timber cannot be brought down
from the woods of Glen Tannor, and several others in the North,
except they be burnt in tar, and brought in small vessels to the
water side. Desires, since the galliot with the hemp has arrived, that
when she is disposed of, he may be freed of his bill given to Earl
Rothes and Lord Ballington [Ballenden ?], and that his credit may
be preserved by performance of the accord made for the seamen
in a time of necessity. A Holland vessel with a small quantity
of barrelled cod is brought in. The Commissioner of Parliament
sits at one o'clock to-morrow. Has little or no news of the Whigs.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 8.
Dartmouth. |
48. Giles Ivy to John Page, merchant of London. Thinks
so considerable a party is gained for Mr. Williamson that the
business will not miscarry. Cannot send a list of his friends, as
some are unwilling to discover themselves. The mayor has had a
letter in behalf of Sir Walter Young as burgess. Hopes the town
will not miss so worthy a person as Mr. Williamson. |
| Jan. 8. |
49. Mr. Gloxon to [Williamson]. Wants the papers in French
not in English. Asks his resolution about the desired correspondence. [French.] |
| Jan. 8. |
50. Certificate by Sir Jo. Wolstenholme and 28 other [merchants
of London ?], that John Ward, merchant of London, served his
apprenticeship with John Read, merchant in Lisbon, speaks Spanish
and Portuguese, understands Dutch and French, has been on voyages to many parts of the world, and is well accomplished in the
affairs of traffic and merchandise. [Original signatures.] |
| [Jan. 8]. |
51. Certificate by Robt. Stadd and six other [merchants of
London ?] that the trade of Algiers is not confined to any company,
but free to all the King's subjects; that it is meagrely managed by
the Barbary and Italian merchants, and that John Ward, who has
requested the place of consul there, will faithfully and diligently
manage the trust. [Original signatures.] |
| Jan. 8 ? |
52. Notice of a meeting of the Royal Adventurers of England,
trading to Africa, on Thursday, Jan. 10, to choose the governor and
officers for the next year. |
| Jan. 8. |
Commission for Edw. Roscarrock, to be captain of the company in
the Admiral's regiment, lately commanded by Hercules Low. Minute.
[Ent. Book 20, p. 137a.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Commission for Hercules Low to be captain of Major Roscarrock's company in Scilly. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 137a.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Privy seal authorizing the Lord High Treasurer to order the
delivery of French and Canary wines, custom free, for the use of
the Ambassador of Spain's family. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 313.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Warrant for a pension of 150l. a year to Ann widow of Capt.
Golding, to commence from June 1665. Minute. [Ent Book 23,
p. 314.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Warrant to the Attorney General to prepare a surrender of the
office of commissioner of the navy, granted 14th May 1662, to Sir
William Coventry. [Ent. Book 23, p. 314.] |
| [Jan. 8.] |
53. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. 8. |
Warrant for a grant to Mary Countess of Falmouth of the 1,000
acres of land, wood, &c., called Doles, part of the late forest of Chute,
cos. Wilts and Hants, forfeit to the Crown by attainder of Edm.
Ludlow, on whose father it devolved as a lapsed mortgage, from
Chas. Pawlett, of Woodhouse, co. Hants. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 315–6.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay 564l. to Sir E. Spragg, being the
proceeds of sale of the Hope of Amsterdam, a prize ship ordered to be
delivered to him, but which has been disposed of, Sir Edward having
been already disappointed in a former grant of a ship. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 318.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Licences for the Diligence and the John of Southampton, laden
with corn, to go to Portugal, on security to return by 20 March.
Minutes. [Ent. Book 14, p. 110.] |
Jan. 9.
London. |
54. Geo. Robinson to Williamson. Wishes to tell him what some
people have said about the Dartmouth affair, unless he be already
sure of it. Is dining at Sir Martin Noel's, King's Head Tavern,
Chancery Lane. |
Jan. 9.
Whitehall. |
55. Order in Council, on the petition of John Stace, merchant of
London, for a permission to him to unlade a quantity of resin and
turpentine, wine, and cork, shipped from Bourdeaux in three vessels,
which might have arrived before the time limited by proclamation,
had it not been for contrary winds. Annexing, |
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55. i. Note of goods unladen from two vessels named. |
Jan. 9.
Whitehall. |
Dispensation for Maurice Gethin, high sheriff of Denbighshire, to
live out of the county, at his house at Islington, on account of his
age, 70 years, and his ill health, he appointing a sufficient deputy.
[Ent. Book 14, p. 115.] |
| Jan. 9. |
56. List by John Tooker of nine men of the Roger and Susan
who appeared at his musters, and of two who had run. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 10.
Cockpit. |
57. Duke of Albemarle to Sir W. Penn. Sends the petition of
Peter Streeting and five seamen named, who served in the Royal
Charles, and desires assistance that their tickets for wages may be
paid off. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 10.
Portsmouth. |
58. James Pugh to Sir John Mennes. Would have paid the
Eagle, but Comr. Middleton postponed payment until to-morrow, as
he intends her to sail immediately after, lest the men get ashore.
Arrival of 10 ships named. Asks if they are to be paid before he
comes up, and if so, requires another clerk to prevent mistakes.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 10. |
59. Examination of George Purvis, master, and four other officers
named, touching the surrender of their ship the Prince to the Dutch,
on June 3, 1666; tending to prove that she was steering in according to orders when she ran aground; that Tromp brought a fireboat on each side to compel her to surrender, but that the flag was
struck without the knowledge of the captain, Sir G. A. [George
Ayscue], though one witness affirmed that he consented to its being
struck. [Adm. Paper, 5 pages.] |
| Jan. 10. |
60. Petition of Charles Gifford to the King, for present support
or a recommendation to some prince in amity with His Majesty;
has spent six years in attendance, hoping performance of his gracious
promises of a livelihood, but the grant which he obtained was disapproved by the officers; has exhausted his fortunes, run 1,000l. in
debt, and his creditors are so violent that he will be imprisoned
unless speedily relieved. |
| Jan. 10. |
61. Petition of Edward Marquis of Worcester to the King, for a
grant in fee farm of a house called Vauxhall, which he built at cost of
9,000l. for an operatory for engines and artists to work public works,
and has expended 50,000l. in experiments therein; his right to the
same was excepted in a grant of the manor of Kennington to
Lord Moore. |
| Jan. 10. |
62. Order in the House of Commons for Mr. Bagnall to be
permitted to go into the country. [Printed in Commons' Journals,
Vol. VIII., p. 673.] |
| Jan. 10. |
63. Geo. Robinson to Williamson. Thos. Boone lies at Mr. Strong's,
a glover, in Bishopsgate Street. Will take care that Mr. Cupper and
such others as can be procured are written to. |
Jan. 10.
London. |
64. Monsieur Verbecq to Williamson. Lord Arlington has promised him a permit to speak to Coureur, prisoner in the Tower;
requests its delivery to the bearer. Wants a passport for Henry
Doniselaer, a Dutch boy now in France, who is to come into his
service. [French, 1½
pages.] |
Jan. 11.
Dartmouth. |
65. [Rich.] Cliffe to Mr. Page. Used all possible influence for
Mr. Williamson to have a free election, and thought he would carry
it; but Sir Walter Young, a gentleman of the county, has been
highly recommended by Sec. Morice and others, which has strangely
influenced many electors. Sir John [Colleton]'s party is weakest.
The mayor [Thos. Iago] is so reserved that no one knows what he
will do; is remaining there to serve Mr. Williamson; expects to
encounter some Canary storms, but still to weather them. [Extract.] |
| Jan. 11. |
66. [Edw.] Tyldesley to [Thos.] Bowyer. Since Dr. Rushton's death,
the Earl of Derby has sent a letter to the corporation of Preston, to
suspend their election till he has resolved whom to recommend; but
they, like stubborn people, have made choice for themselves of ViceChancellor Otway, who will undoubtedly be elected. [Extract.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Licences for the James of Southampton and the Simon and
Martha, laden with corn, to go to Portugal, on security to return
before March 20. Minutes. [Ent. Book 14, p. 110.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Like licence for the Lucy of Penryn. [Ent. Book 14, p. 115.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Pass for Sir John Webster to come into England. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 317.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant for an order to Sir Edw. Griffin to pay from the 15,000l.
lately assigned to the treasury of the chamber 2,100l. to Alex.
Reading and George Clarkson, the two clerks of the cheque, and to the
forty messengers of the chamber in ordinary, being one year's salary,
out of three and a half years which they are in arrears. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 318.] |
| Jan ? |
67. Petition of the Serjeant Trumpeter and the rest of the Trumpeters and Kettle-drummer to the King, for one year's salary out
of the 15,000l. assignment now in the hands of the Treasurer of the
Chamber; are two or three years in arrears, and many of them
strangers, and reduced to great distress. Annexing, |
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67. i. Note that the year's salary for the serjeant trumpeter, 16
trumpeters, and kettle-drummer, would come to 1,120l. |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant for an order to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to
Gervase Price, serjeant trumpeter, and to the 16 trumpeters and
kettle-drummer 1,120l. being part of the salary of three years which
they are in arrears. [Ent. Book 23, p. 319.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to pay to Sir Edward Carteret 68l. 4s., on behalf of the gentleman ushers, in lieu of diet for
two waiters on Sundays and festival days, being their right during
the year of suppression of diet, from Sept. 1663 to 1664; and for
daily diet thence to July 1665, at 4s. a day, as granted to the
cupbearers, carvers, and sewers. [Ent. Book 23, p. 321.] |
| [Jan. 11.] |
68. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. ? |
69. Petition of Capt. John Hubbard to the King, for the prize
fly-boat, the Clapmouse of Horne. Served in the late expedition at
sea as commander of the Royal Charles, but will fail to reap benefit
by His Majesty's order for him to share with the flag officers the
wine and brandy taken in the Tulip prize, because it was already
divided. |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to deliver the ship
Clapmouse to Capt. John Hubbard, or its proceeds, if it be already
disposed of. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 321.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant for a grant to Edw. Progers, in reversion after the Duke
of Albemarle, of the office of Keeper, Paler, &c., of the Middle
Park or North Park of Hampton Court, co. Middlesex, and declaration of the King's approval of the appointment by the said Duke of
Progers to act as his deputy during his life, the said Duke retaining
the fees in his own hands. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 321–4.] |
| [Jan. 11.] |
70. Draft of the above. |
Jan. 11.
Whitehall. |
71. Sir Edw. Walker to Sir W. Batten. Sir W. Coventry
desired him to send the enclosed information by the informant, whom
he might further examine. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses. |
|
71. i. Information of Adrian Gyles, of Stepney, taken before
Thos. Bayles, of an embezzlement reported by quartermasters Hill and Pope, of 400l. worth of rigging and
other materials belonging to the Plymouth frigate, by the
boatswain, with connivance of quartermaster Flowers.
With note that the informant is sent to the guard till
needed. Jan. 9, 1667. |
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71. ii. Note for an order to be made out for the attendance of
the three quartermasters named and the informant. |
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71. iii. Thos. Bayles to Sir Edw. Walker. Requests that Adrian
Gyles may have the said order. |
Jan. 11.
Plymouth. |
72. Thos. Waltham, muster master, to the Navy Comrs. The
Adventure sailed with her convoys for Barbadoes. Sends muster
books. Capt. Hogg with his prize is ready to sail the first opportunity. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 11.
Dover. |
73. F. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. The purser of the Revenge having
indented, sends the last month's accounts. Hopes they will excuse
the delay. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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73. i. Accounts of casks, iron hoops, and bags received from five
ships named, and of letters of credit for victuals given
to five ships named. [2 pages.] Dover, Dec. 1666. |
Jan. 11.
The Warspite, Spithead. |
74. Capt. Robt. Robinson to the Navy Comrs. Thanks them for
their care in the payment of the men. The ships appointed for that
place have arrived safe. The Monk is in the Humber and only the
White Hind wanting. The books of most of the ships should be
there. Will hasten the ships with stores, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 11.
Woolwich. |
75. Christopher Pett, master shipwright, to the Navy Comrs.
Has sent a person to treat with Mr. Showell for the elm timber, as
for a private person. Entreats some effectual course for sending in
timber from Whittlewood and Alice Holt forests, as the last of the
timber in store is now in hand. The Dartmouth will be fit for
launching in three weeks, so that unless he is furnished with timber
or some other repairs are ordered, he will be forced to discharge all
the men, in which case their wages should be got ready. Desires
orders for the repair of the Swallow, and for 100 Hamburg deals to
finish the Dartmouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 11.
Gravesend. |
76. Rich. Elkin, muster-master, to Sam. Pepys. Particulars of
ships departing, or in the harbour. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 11.
Conpill. |
77. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Will go to Bristol and
agree for sails with the sailmaker who made for the St. Patrick. Is
in great want of the timber which has been long ready in the forest,
to finish and launch the ship. The men have been forced to leave
their work to get money to buy provisions, the country not being
able to trust them any longer. If there is not a speedy supply
ordered, shall be unable to keep a man on the work; they have not
been paid up this half year, and their cry is every day, whether he
intends to keep them upon the work without money, until they are
famished. Has engaged his word to the country for provisions for
the men till they can bear no longer, and is also engaged for
iron for the smiths, but does not know how to go for any more.
Desires that some speedy course may be taken. The ship has only
some finishing work to be performed; it will be a useless charge to
send down any of the officers save the boatswain, but his presence
will forward the rigging, &c. With money and 30 loads of timber,
could launch her in February. Asks orders as to the blocks.
[Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Jan. 12.
Dover. |
78. F. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. Sends his balanced accounts for
victualling of ships and provisions issued to pursers; gives explanations thereon. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Ipswich. |
79. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. No ships have been victualled since his last. The St. Patrick and Oxford came into
Harwich to be repaired. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Portsmouth. |
80 John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Nine oxen and 156 hogs were
killed this week. Victualling of ships. Sends amendments in
his accounts for 1666 of casks, iron hoops, &c., received. [Adm.
Paper.] Annexing, |
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80. i. Account by John Shales of credit for victuals given to the
pursers of three ships named. Portsmouth, Dec. 1666. |
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80. ii. Account by John Shales and Wm. Thorogood of casks,
iron hoops, and bags returned by five ships named in
December, 1666, and by two others, February 14 and
May 4, 1666. Portsmouth, Dec. 1666. |
Jan. 12.
The Success. |
81. Capt. Nath. Batt to the Navy Comrs. Had Capt. Barton's
boat and men to assist in pressing 14 or 16 men in Nov. 1665,
but knows nothing about his taking or stealing any person out of
the ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Gravesend. |
82. Rich. Elkin, muster-master, to the Navy Comrs. Could not
intimate their desire to Capt. Erlesman, as the Hawk had sailed,
but has sent a copy to him at the Downs. Sends names of the
ships in the Hope. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Newcastle-on-Tyne. |
83. William Blackett, mayor, Mar. Millbank, Hen. Maddison, and
Hen. Brabant, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, to Sir William Coventry. The
vessel sent with the express to the captains of the frigates at Gottenburg has returned. Send the account of John Bower, owner, for
25l. 15s. paid to her crew; beg payment of the same; also of the
wages of the pilot impressed for the voyage, and recompense to
the owner for the hire of the vessel. [Adm. Paper.] Enclose, |
|
83. i. Report by Alex. Dixon and 13 other masters of the Trinity
House, Newcastle, that John Moreton, impressed as pilot
for Gottenburg, served three months, and that 16l. sterling
ought to be paid to him for his services. 10 Jan. 1667. |
|
83. ii. John Bower to Sir W. Coventry. Has paid the men who
sailed in his galliot with the packet for Gottenburg, as
they were very poor and had wives and children. The
mayor has promised to write to their honours for an order
of reimbursement. Hopes to be considered for the ship,
which was impressed 20th October, and returned with
the fleet 25th December, 1666. Newcastle, Jan. 11, 1667. |
Jan. 12.
Whitehall. |
84. Pass for 30 horses into Ireland, for Rich. Earl of Arran. |
| Jan. 12. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 326.] |
Jan. 12/22.
Nantes. |
85. Monsieur Du Mesnil to Clement Bidou, at M. Parant's, banker,
London. Thanks for his news of the proscriptions against the
poor priests, the prohibition of manufactures, and the wonderful
miracle at the church of St. Paul. [French.] |
Jan. 12.
Whitehall. |
86. Warrant to the Comrs. of Prizes to order the delivery of the
prize ship Notre Dame of St. John de Luz, now in Plymouth, to Sir
Wm. St. Ravy, in discharge of 700l. due to him for wines furnished
for the King. Annexing, |
|
86. i. Notice in English and French of an old ship, the Virgin
of Biscay, of 250 tons, most of her tackle and apparel
taken away, which is to be sold at Plymouth 12th
Jan. 1667, and is only fit for the whale fishery. Endorsed "Sir Wm. St. Ravy." |
| Jan. |
Entry of the above warrant, the date altered to Jan. 16. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 326.] |
Jan. 12.
London. |
87. [John Page] to Rich. Cliffe. A writ is this night sent down to
choose a burgess for Dartmouth; begs him to remain in the town till
the election is over, for should he go to Brixham, many friends
might be wrought on in his absence, as Sir John Colleton's party is
very prevalent. Thinks Mr. Mudd and Mr. Newman were carried
away by the Duke's letters, but might be brought over, since both
Dukes have declared in favour of Williamson. Sir Walter Young,
a very sober gentleman, is standing, but he cannot do the town a
pennyworth of service out of Parliament. Particulars of electors,
and instructions how to proceed; all his expenses will be paid, and
if Mr. Williamson succeed, his friends are to have a handsome treat
at the tavern. Also, |
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[John Page] to Wm. Hurt and Giles Ivy. Does not feel assured by
Mr. Ivy's letters of Williamson's election. Thinks the Duke's letters
have created Sir John Colleton a considerable party, or he would
not have had six votes. Particulars of voters and directions how to
secure them. Wishes Mr. Williamson to be nominated last, as
many of Sir Walter Young's party will be for him if Sir Walter
lose it. If any one lay stress on the Duke of York's letter, he is
to be assured that the Duke had rather Williamson were chosen
than Sir J. Colleton. [Copies, 3 pages.] |
Jan. 13.
Washborne. |
88. Jo. Fowell to Williamson. Wishes him not to estimate the
writer's influence in Dartmouth too highly, lest he may be thought
not to have done his best. Hoped Sir John Colleton would have
sat down; his interest is greatest, for he had engaged before hand
most of the considerable merchants of the town, except the mayor,
his brother, Walter Iago, John Hayne, and Mr. Newman, who are
the sufficientest men of the town. Hopes the election will not be
suddenly. Another burgess-ship is void by the death of Mr. Edgecombe. Will soon go to Dartmouth and give his opinion of those
fickle-headed people. [2½
pages.] |
Jan. 13.
Exeter. |
89. G. Browning to Sir Philip Frowde. Has not neglected to
answer letters requiring it, and has received Mr. Williamson's thanks
for attention to his business. The mails to Honiton go quicker
than usual; if there be any fault it is in Mr. Hall, who has bad
horses. |
Jan. 13.
Dartmouth. |
90. Owen Lindsey to Sir Philip Frowde. Mr. Lowther was
looked upon as a debauched fellow when in Dartmouth, but has
deserted his wife and child, and is said to be in London; his wife
has not heard from him for a month. There are four persons
recommended to the town, but Mr. Williamson's party is the
greatest. |
Jan. 13.
Plymouth. |
91. Sam. Langford to Sam. Pepys. Sends the accounts for
victualling of ships. Explanations thereon. Craves some grains
of allowance, being a novice when he entered upon the business;
having to attend on the Lords in London, was forced to entrust
his business to others unskilful in accounts. Likes to sift everything
for himself, like the first inventors of sciences, or like Archimedes
when he found out his invention and cried "[Eureka]!" [Adm.
Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Jan. 14.
The Diamond, Gravesend Reach. |
92. Lieut. Sa. Lawson to the Navy Comrs. Received Comr. Pett's
order at the Nore, and in the absence of the captain, who is sick on
shore, has brought the frigate to Gravesend Reach. Has before sent
an account of her wants, and awaits their commands. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 14.
Ordnance Office. |
93. Edw. Sherburne and Jonas Moore, Ordnance Officers, to the
Navy Comrs. Do not employ any vessels constantly, but agree
with them by the freight, and when done with, they are discharged.
Take up no vessels to a place to pay them whether they go empty
or full. The Dove for Dublin sailed with a convoy from the Nore;
have not heard of her arrival. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 14. |
94. Capt. Chas. Wylde, of the Centurion, to the Navy Comrs.
Desires an order for setting the furnaces, which has been delayed by
the frost. Has 60 soldiers on board, and it is great trouble to boil
their meat in a small kettle, which is employed all day and not able
to satisfy them. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 14. |
95. Rose Braman to Sam. Pepys. There is 600l. due upon imprest
bills granted to John Braman, her husband, for ironwork, which cannot
be received, as according to Sir Geo. Carteret, they amount to too
much in one bill. Encloses two bills made out by the clerks of the
cheque of Deptford and Woolwich, and requests orders to them to
parcel their contents into smaller bills, that some payment may be
obtained, as through want of money, her husband has almost lost
his credit. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 14. |
96. Ri. Rawlinson to Williamson. Thanks for his letter. Requests
him to direct any future letter to Lord Percy at Petworth. |
Jan. 14.
Dartmouth. |
97. John Hayne to Williamson. Has done his utmost, at request
of Sir John Frederick and Nath. Herne, to promote Williamson's
election, but the opposition is strong. Sir John Colleton had the
advantage of the two Dukes' letters at first, is related to several
magistrates, well known to the inhabitants, and especially is a
merchant, which is much considered by people that depend on trade.
Is helped by none in the town but Wm. Hurt and Giles Ivy,
Custom House officers. Sees no hope of the election, unless Sir
John Colleton or Sir Walter Young will resign their interest to
Williamson. If Sir John intend to resign, it should be kept secret
a week longer. |
| Jan. 14. |
98. Nath. Herne to Williamson. Sir John Noel has also put in
for Dartmouth, but will be able to do nothing; Sir John Corriton
[Colleton]'s party grows stronger; Mr. Mudd and all the magistrates
of the town, except the mayor, are violent for him. Friends from
Totness, Exeter, and Plymouth have gone to Dartmouth, on purpose
to secure Williamson's election. Mr. Maudit of Exeter, agent for
the wine licences and excise, solicits everybody in behalf of Sir John
Corriton. Fears the gentry Williamson relies on are false to him,
and also Mr. Cliffe and Seaman. If Williamson's friends cannot
carry him, they will favour Sir W. Y[oung] rather than Sir J.
C[olleton]. Thinks Sir John Skelton is for Colleton, but might not
have been had his petition succeeded. Had Lord Arlington written
to the mayor and magistrates, that might have balanced the Duke's
letter. Will be all to-morrow at a public sale at the East India
House. It is said the King will name a neutral place for a treaty.
Asks if any is likely to take place. [2 pages.] |
| Jan. 14. |
99. [Lord] Herbert [of Chirbury] to Williamson. Wishes the
speedy issuing of the commission granted to his brother, Hen.
Herbert, for Capt. Molroyen's company in the Lord Admiral's
regiment. |
| Jan. 14. |
The King to the Bishop of Durham. Requests the bestowal upon
Dr. Thos. Smith, his chaplain, already a prebendary of Durham, of
the prebend void by decease of Dr. Naylor; Dr. Smith's vacant
prebend to be bestowed on John Durel, formerly recommended.
[Ent. Book 19, p. 71.] |
| [Jan. 14.] |
100. Draft of the above. |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
101. Warrant to the Officers of Customs in the port of London to
discharge the ship Diana of Amsterdam, sent over for prisoners to
Holland, and seized because she has imported goods thence; granted,
because such ships have before imported goods, and because the
Admiralty of Holland permit ships going from England with prisoners to import goods. [Copy.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 324.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Pass for four horses into France, custom free, sent by the Earl of
Aylesbury. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 325.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Pass for 15 horses into France, custom free, for the Earl of St.
Alban's. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 325.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Pass for — Bagnall, member of the House of Commons, to go
beyond sea. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 325.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Commission for the Earl of Rutland to be Lieutenant of Leicestershire. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 327.] |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
102. Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to sell the Deborah
of Amsterdam, and to pay the entire proceeds to Hugh May, towards
buildings at Greenwich. |
| Jan. 14. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 327.] |
[Jan. 14.]
Whitehall. |
103. Warrant for a grant to John Malet, son of the late Sir Thos.
Malet, of the manor of St. Audrey's and others, Somersetshire, and
of Gittisham, Devonshire, the ancient inheritance of the family, but
granted to be held of the Crown by Arthur Malet, son of Sir
Thomas, on trust to preserve the same in the family by a regrant to
Sir T. Malet, on payment of 100l. into the Exchequer. |
| Jan. 14. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 327–8.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Warrant to allow, on Sir George Downing's accounts of the 5,000l.
granted him for relief of prisoners taken at sea, such sums as have
been employed in exchanging and transporting prisoners. [Docquet.] |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
104. Warrant for a grant to Robert Starre, of the office of Waiter
in the port of London, void by death of — Phillips. |
| Jan. 14. |
105. Petition of Peter the Moor to the King, to be mounted and
listed in the Life Guard, or to have some employment in the Navy.
Served five years at Tangiers, bringing in horses, cattle, &c., for the
garrison. His brother and 12 more natives were slain in the service,
and peace being made without proviso for his security, the deputy
governor thinks he should address His Majesty for relief. |
| Jan. 15. |
Commission for Henry Herbert to be Capt. to Edw. Molroyen's
company, in the Admiral's regiment. [Ent. Book 20, p. 140.] |
Jan. 15.
Dartmouth. |
106. Owen Lindsey to James Hickes. Thanks for the proposed
favour of Mr. Williamson's correspondence. Thinks there is little
doubt of his being chosen burgess, he having the largest party of
the four. Mr. Newman is a justice of the peace and deputy
vice-admiral. With note [from Hickes to Williamson] begging that
Lindsey may have the correspondence. |
| Jan. 15. |
107. [Jas. Hickes to Williamson]. Gives a list of 13 letters sent
to Dartmouth, 4 to Totness, and 2 to Plymouth, from John Page,
John Boughton, Sir John Frederic, Sir Thos. Clifford, and Williamson himself, and wishes him all good success [in the election]. |
Jan. 15.
Dartmouth. |
108. Thomas Newman to Williamson. Wishes to serve him,
having received a good account of his ability as burgess, but doubts
success, because Sir John Colleton, by reason of his relations, has
so great a party, and Sir Walter Young is pressed on by most of
the eastern deputy lieutenants of the county. |
Jan. 15.
Totness. |
109. Chr. Maynard to Williamson. Is very willing to serve any
friend of Mr. Comptroller, particularly himself. The Duchess of
York has written to the Mayor of Dartmouth for Sir John Colleton,
as well as the Dukes of York and Albemarle. Hopes the freemen of
Dartmouth will not choose such a self-interested man. The writs
being come, it will soon be settled. |
Jan. 15.
Dartmouth. |
110. Ric. Cliffe to Williamson. Has had many difficulties to
encounter in promoting his pretensions to the burgess-ship; the
greatest is Sir Walter Young, who has the influence of the gentry
near, of several in London, and some at Court, and will most likely
carry it, for some persons have dealt very deceitfully. Has not yet
quite lost hope. |
Jan. 15.
Dartmouth. |
111. John White (?) to Williamson. Is satisfied with his fitness
to serve, and doubts not his success had he been known earlier,
but now many are engaged to Sir Walter Young. Will not play
double as many do, and if it be probable that Williamson may
succeed, will promote his desires. |
| Jan. 15. |
112. T. Bowyer to Edw. Tyldesley. As to the great Earl's endeavour to pin some pitiful burgess on the corporation of Preston,
and the town's resolution to adhere to Mr. Otway, assures him that
the person for whom Lord Arlington wrote to the Earl of Derby
is his lordship's secretary, Mr. Williamson, a person known and
honoured by him, a man of learning and incomparable goodness,
who may do signal service to the place he represents, the county,
and the kingdom. Wishes him to turn every stone, and let nothing
be wanting to secure the election. |
| Jan. 15. |
113. T. Bowyer to the Earl of Derby. Requests him to create,
as burgess for Preston, Mr. Williamson, Lord Arlington's secretary,
a man of singular reputation, who loves honour and justice, will
plead the cause of the distressed, and scorns to put a price upon his
favours. |
Jan. 15.
Custom House, London. |
114. Request to Mr. Ward, at the Custom House, to assist the
bearer to find three carpets sent from Smyrna, a Parmesan cheese
from Leghorn, and some oats from Whitby, for J. W[illiamson], and
a Parmesan cheese from Leghorn for Lord Arlington; with order
by Sir John Wolstenholme for the said goods to be delivered to
the bearer, as belonging to Lord Arlington. [1½
pages.] |
Jan. 15.
London. |
115. T. Heinsius to Sir John Sayer, Whitehall. Complains again
of Jno. Carlisle, clerk of the passage at Dover, for charging 10d. each
more head-money for passage of released English prisoners coming
from the Netherlands, though Sir G. Downing satisfied him that
they ought to pay nothing, and though the writer promised him 6d.
a head, before the Commissioners for prisoners at war, for peace' sake.
Begs Lord Arlington's orders to Carlisle to desist from such demands
in future. |
Jan. 15.
Whitehall. |
116. Sir George Carteret to the Navy Comrs. The money for
the Guernsey has been sent to Chatham, but for want of the books
and absence of the officers, nothing has been done. The money for
the St. Andrew is gone to Deptford, but the books are not ready;
proceedings should be taken against the purser for his negligence.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 15.
Plymouth. |
117. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Reports the good condition of the Notre Dame de Carmis; she may be fitted for a fire-ship
at the same charge as any merchant ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 15. |
118. [Pat.] Lyell to the Navy Comrs. Has seen Mr. Cutler's
intentions to injure them and ruin him. If his pretensions were
worth anything, he would not deny a decision by arbitrators. Desires they will persuade him to adopt that course, or return what
money he has had belonging to the Navy. [Adm. Paper, copy.] |
Jan. 15.
Edinburgh. |
119. Capt. John Strachan to the Navy Comrs. Does not presume
to have any correspondents in London save themselves. Wishes if
prizes arrive with stores for shipping, to prevent victuallers with
ready money from carrying away ship and goods before he can advise
the Board. Wishes some merchant in London would write down
to monied men there that when the writer found any prize had
come in with provisions, he should have them at their honours'
price, so that he might step in boldly to buy, and see both receipt
of goods and payment of the captains and owners, and the shipping
of them for London; desires no money in hand but what will be
required for workmen and shipping the goods aboard. Hopes no
man who was pressed out of George Strachan's, ship may be returned, otherwise shall never get any more seamen to believe him.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Bristol. |
120. Fra. Baylie to Thos. Hayter. Cannot send the justices'
names for the warrants at present, as some have been in London.
Wants one for Bristol, and one for Worcestershire, for teams to draw
timber out of Herefordshire. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Bristol. |
121. Fra. Baylie to the Navy Comrs. Progress in building his
ship. Has 60 men continually hewing and felling timber, but the
season for the land carriage is very bad, and the ways rotten by
much rain, snow, and ice, so that the cattle cannot draw. The goods
remain at the waterside, the river being frozen up. Is forced to
make many hard shifts for want of money to do business with.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Woolwich. |
122. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Sends an account of
works necessary to be done to the Crown, and desires a warrant
therefor. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
123. W. Bodham to the Navy Comrs. The Nerva hemp bought
in Scotland by Capt. Strachan and Mr. Lyell has been much damaged
by lying on the open wharf there, not one of the 62 bundles being
good; it is valued at 18s. per cwt.; picked out what could be seen of
the damaged, and desires orders, as it will soon grow hot and be in
danger to fire; the whole is very tender; had a merchant served
it in, he would have been shown his contract before it had been
half taken up. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
123. i. Proposal by a workman of the yard to work the ground
tow and hemp brushings into netting and lashing
cordage at 13s. per cwt., the King finding tar, and
allowing 20lbs. weight on each cwt. for waste. The
brushings are only worth 7s. a cwt. and the cordage will
be worth more than 23s. |
Jan. 16.
Dieppe. |
124. Peter Crucifix to the Navy Comrs. Sends his bill of exchange for 288l. in favour of Charles Barre, merchant, for goods
sent to Thos. White of Dover, according to order. |
| Jan. 16. |
Licences for the Endeavour of Southampton and the St. George,
laden with corn, to go to Portugal, on security to return before
20th March. Minute. [Ent. Book 14, p. 115.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant to the [Commissioners of Prizes] to deliver to Sir W. St.
Ravy the ship Notre Dame, lately taken by the Constant Warwick
and brought into Plymouth. [Ent. Book 23, p. 326.] |
Jan. 16.
Whitehall. |
125. Passport for the Hope of Stettin, set out by Jos. Batailhe,
the King's purveyor of wines, to bring from Bourdeaux 100 tuns of
French wines for the King's household. |
| Jan. 16. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 327.] |
| Jan. 16. |
126. Advices received, being memoranda of news as follow:— |
|
Harwich, Jan. 15: Six ships named are ready to sail in a day or
two. |
|
Coventry, Jan. 14: One Newman, of Felloughby, poisoned four
of his children with rat's bane, in mistake for flour of brimstone.
John Temple, brother to Sir Richard, is in gaol, having or having
had 17 wives. Dr. Winter, an eminent nonconformist, latterly come
from Ireland, has died, leaving 20l. a year for ever to the town, to
maintain two poor scholars. |
|
Ipswich, Jan. 15: Capt. Dorrell's company sent to Landguard
Fort was divided into three parts, and sent aboard the Success,
Drake, and a galliot hoy. |
|
Yarmouth, Jan. 14: Two Ostenders report that they left in their
harbours 1,000 sail of Dutch, English, and other vessels, and that
the French have taken some of their ships. |
|
Portsmouth, Jan. 15: Arrival of ships. Capts. Morgan and
Colley's companies of Col. Sidney's regiment have come in, and
Capt. Killigrew's is expected. |
|
Edinburgh, Jan. 10: The estates being convened, and the King's
commission and letter being read, Duke Hamilton was declared president; they complied with His Majesty's desires to put the kingdom
in a posture of defence, and to raise moneys for a standing militia,
and appointed a commission for the work; a letter of six sheets of
paper was directed to the King, highly abusing the Lord Commissioner, and charging him with drinking the blood of the saints. |
|
Portsmouth, Jan. 15: Note of ships in harbour. |
|
Aldborough, Jan. 16: Note of ships passing. Several considerable Papists of the country, as well as others, have broken up house
and gone to live in London. [2 pages.] |
Jan. 16.
Christ's College, Cambridge. |
127. Certificate by Dr. Ralph Cudworth, master of Christ's College,
that Thos. Lovet, B.A., of the said college, has always been of unblameable conversation, conformable to the Church, is of eminent
parts, and much improved in his studies. |
Jan. 16.
New Forest. |
128. Report by Sir Thos. Knollys and three other officers of
the New Forest to Lord Treas. Southampton, that the extent
of the woods and lands of Morley Thornes, petitioned for by Hen.
Philpott, is 100 acres, which lie in Bolder parish, near his own lands,
are worth about 4s. an acre, and the timber thereon worth about
500l., part of the land bearing only heath. |
Jan. 16.
Kendal. |
129. Ellen Kilner to her brother [Jos. Williamson], Whitehall.
Craves his prayers for her son, called Joseph after him, Alderman
Potter being witness in his behalf; begs him to own his godchild,
and hopes he may live to be his dutiful servant. |
| Jan. 16. |
130. Receipt by John Bradenham from Rob. Willie of 6s. as
freight of a Parmesan cheese aboard the Royal Katherine. |
Jan. 17.
Harwich. |
131. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Capt. Lawrence Van Heemskirk
has sailed, and after sundry devices with our joiners, carpenters, and
glaziers, took them all with him. Capt. Dorell, with 120 soldiers,
went with him, with merry shouts and farewell. Theem bargo on
the ships in harbour is very close, and not likely to be taken off for
many days; there are two or three Amsterdamers, under convoy of
the Speedwell, bound for the Texel. |
| Jan. 17. |
Reference to the Navy Comrs., on the petition of Mrs. Jefferies
for payment of sundry stores delivered to them by her late husband,
ordering them to state the account of goods so delivered, that order
may be taken for the petitioner's satisfaction. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 239.] |
| Jan. 17. |
Warrant for delivery of 13 tuns of French wine, and two pipes
of Canary to the Conde de Molina, Spanish ambassdor, [custom free].
[Docquet.] |
| Jan. 17. |
Declaration of the King's approval of the election of James
Nicholson, to succeed the late John Pattinson as town clerk of Carlisle. [Ent. Book 23, p. 329.] |
| Jan. 17. |
132. Draft of the above. |
Jan. 17.
Leghorn. |
133. Thos. Clutterbuck to Sir Wm. Batten. Particulars of the
disposal of provisions and of stores remaining on hand; desires
leave to transport the meat to Tangiers, as it will be a sin to throw
it away. Is creditor on account of victuals 2,050l., and has disbursed
about 2,000l. in warehousing and looking after them. Postscript,
July 24: Has given his bill for 50 days on Mr. Gauden for 600l. to
Chas. Longland; begs punctual discharge, that merchants may be
encouraged to deliver him moneys when occasions require. Hopes
soon to send him a taste of some wine, olives, and cheese, that he
has lying by him. [Adm. Paper, 2½
pages.] |
Jan. 17.
Victualling Office. |
134. Thos. Lewis to Sam. Pepys. The vessel that carries the
water and casks to the Nore has been floored these two days, and
can take no more casks till those are filled. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
Ratcliffe Cross. |
135. Bartholomew Peartree to the Navy Comrs. Is prevented
by illness from attending to explain the loss of the Breda, on
August 12, 1666. Was asleep, having been up the night before, and
ordered his mate to call him if a gale arose; he failed, but hearing
a noise, ran on deck just before the vessel struck on a rock. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Jan. 17. |
136. Sir George Carteret to the Navy Comrs. The seamen
having to pay money for the passing and payment of their tickets is
so much complained of, in the House of Commons and all over the
kingdom, that some effectual course should be taken to vindicate
the Treasury and Navy Office. In order thereto, has drawn up a
paper, approved by his Royal Highness, the Lord General and
others, which may conduce to the silencing of clamour, or reformation of abuse if there be any, and wishes them to put it up in their
office. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
The Diamond, Deptford. |
137. Lieut. Sa. Lawson to the Navy Comrs. Arrived last night
from Gravesend, and awaits further commands. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
Victualling Office, Tower Hill. |
138. Denis Gauden to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of ships named.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 17. |
139. Capt. Jeffry Pearce, of the Dover, to John [Thos.] Hayter.
John Forest, late surgeon of the Dover frigate, being discharged on
preferment, and John Dicksone appointed by the Company of Surgeons in his stead, desires a bill to be procured for him. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Jan. 17. |
140. Sir George Carteret to the Navy Comrs. Has procured
money to finish the paying at Chatham, and hopes on Saturday to
send 12,000l. to Portsmouth for the Gottenburg fleet, which may be
paid up to the 1st of August, if they approve. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Roe Ketch, Hull. |
141. Capt. Thos. Langley to the Navy Comrs. The Hampshire
is much damaged by grounding; is assisting her. Some of his
men are injured, and must be put on shore at his own expense,
there being no one there to take charge of them. Has no surgeon,
and desires their order to procure one at Harwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 18. |
142. Thos. Lewis to Sam. Pepys. Sends particulars of certain
errors made in the indent of the purser of the Jersey, for victuals
supplied to his ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Plymouth. |
143. Thos. Waltham, clerk of the cheque, to the Navy Comrs.
Arrival of four ships named, with loss of their masts, &c. They
brought in a French prize from Malaga. Three more left with the
Forester, one from Rochelle, laden with wine and brandy, and the
others from Malaga. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Plymouth. |
144. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of the Rupert,
Montague, and Gloucester, with three Frenchmen laden with wines
and fruit from Malaga, and a Dutchman of 32 pieces of ordnance
from Cadiz. The Victory prize has put back with the loss of her
mainmast; endeavours to repair her, but is much discouraged for
want of money, and cannot get a carpenter, unless he is pressed.
Is so clamoured with the tradesmen that he does not know what to
do, and cannot proceed unless they order the discharge of his disbursements. The Gloucester is found unserviceable, and the Montague much shaken by the late storms. Has used some of the masts
sent; but is at a stand for want of sails. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 18. |
145. Sir John Shaw to Williamson. Has perused the patent,
and finds it lamely drawn, and no provision made for defalcation
of yearly rent, in case of plague or other inevitable accidents. The
Commissioners have now to petition the King for any defalcation;
this should be prevented; sends a proviso to that effect. Begs
dispatch of the business. Has written to the officer of customs at
Dartmouth, to forward Williamson's interest there. [1¼
pages.] |
| [Jan. 18.] |
146. "An Act against importing cattle from Ireland and other
parts beyond the seas, and fish taken by foreigners." [Printed,
3 pages. Printed in Statutes of the Realm, Vol. V., p. 597.] |
| [Jan. 18.] |
147. "An Act to continue a former Act for preventing of theft and
rapine upon the northern borders of England." [Printed, 2 pages.
Printed, ibid., p. 598.] |
| [Jan. 18.] |
148. "An Act for burying in woollen only." [Printed, 2 pages.
Printed, ibid., p. 598.] |
| [Jan. 18.] |
149. "An Act for encouraging of coinage." [Printed, 9 pages.
Printed, ibid., pp. 598–600.] |
Jan. 18.
London. |
150. Speech of Sir Edw. Turner, speaker of the House of Commons, to the King, explaining the several bills presented to him to
be passed. [6 pages, printed; also printed in Lords' Journals,
Vol. XII. p. 8.] |
| Jan. 18. |
151. The King's speech to both Houses of Parliament. Urges a
supply to enable him to meet his powerful enemies. Assures them
that he is in no treaty. Intends to close the session on Monday
next; complains of their mistrust of him in one bill which he had
passed; has never broken his word with them, and the nation had
never fewer grievances to complain of. [1½
pages, printed in Lords'
Journals, Vol. XII., p. 81.] |
Jan. 18.
The Savoy. |
152. Copy of the above, with order from Sir Edw. Turner that
Rob. Paulet and no other print this speech. [Printed, 2 pages.] |
| Jan. 18. |
153. Petition of Jas. Wemys, general of artillery in Scotland, to
the King, to name the sum which he is to be allowed in lieu of the
office of master gunner of England, disposed of to another, and to
ordain its quarterly payment from the office of ordnance. |
Jan. 18.
London. |
154. Nath. Herne to Williamson. Hears from Dartmouth that
Williamson's success is much doubted, and some whom he relies on
will fail him; but if Sir Wm. Courtney and Mr. Fowell stand firm,
all will be well. Fears Mr. Newman is not firm, being related to
Sir John Corriton [Colleton]. |
| Jan. 18. |
155. Ja. Hickes to [Williamson]. John Hubbock, postmaster of
Durham, is very anxious for written intelligence weekly, and will
pay 40s. a year for it. Asks his order to Mr. Francis therefore; has
offered a constant correspondence to Mr. Lindsey, postmaster in
Dartmouth, and begs favour for him, and an order for him to have
the written intelligence and gazettes. |
| Jan. 18. |
156. Request by the Corporation of the New River for leave to
continue their pipes where they now are, giving satisfaction to the
owners of the soil, and to lay, remove, or amend pipes in any
waste soil, common, public street or highway in cos. Hertford and
Middlesex, and in London and Westminster, reciting the former
grants to the company, constituting it, making the King half
proprietor on his bearing half the charges, &c.; in 1619, King James
granted his moiety in fee-farm to Sir Hugh Middleton, on certain
conditions, covenanting for all pipes and channels to remain as
they were, and giving authority to six of the Privy Council to
apprehend offenders. [1½
pages.] |
| Jan. [18.] |
157. Reasons why the Corporation of the New River differ from
the proposals of Sir Rob. Vyner and the other owners of the Thames
waterwork in Durham yard. They think they should not be excluded from St. Clement Danes and other parishes where their pipes
have been laid 20 years, nor from Covent Garden, which they
were just preparing to serve, having spent 8,000l. in preparation to
supply the western parts of London, for which the small proportion
allotted them in Bloomsbury, &c., will be no compensation; they
plead their charter of incorporation, by which they have right to
continue their pipes and serve all London and Westminster, but as
an accommodation for the inhabitants, to have the choice between
their water and the Thames water, Sir Rob. Vyner has leased land
through which their pipes run, and cut off the pipes. |
| Jan. 18. |
Warrant of protection for Ralph Smith, of Lancashire, a forger of
base coin, who has implored the King's pardon and offered to discover
other delinquents, he having entered a bond of 500l. to appear at
the next gaol delivery at Lancaster. [Ent. Book 23, p. 330.] |
| [Jan. 18.] |
158. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. ? |
159. Petition of Capt. John Hart, commander of the Rainbow,
to the King, for a grant of the prize vessel, Peter of Rotterdam,
now at Yarmouth. Served in a second-rate ship this Dutch war,
without the advantage of flag officers in receiving ships of like rate. |
| Jan. 18. |
Warrant to the Commissioners for Prizes to deliver the St. Peter
of Rotterdam to Captain Hart. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 331.] |
