Charles II - volume 211: July 26-31, 1667

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II, 1667. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1866.

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'Charles II - volume 211: July 26-31, 1667', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II, 1667, (London, 1866) pp. 327-350. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/chas2/1667/pp327-350 [accessed 28 March 2024]

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July 26-31, 1667

July 26. 1. List of provisions, &c., much wanted in the stores at Woolwich, and twice demanded. [Adm. Paper.]
July 26.
Bristol.
2. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The promise of effectual payment of 600l. was some satisfaction, as Sir Thos. Langton's agent had the same intelligence; but the failing of it has put him to the more trouble, by reason of his confident engaging his word thereupon. Sir Thos. Langton is also much unsatisfied, and his agent is put to much trouble in going to and fro from day to day, not knowing when he shall receive the money. [Adm. Paper.]
July 26.
Margate.
3. John Smith to Williamson. The Dutch have not come again, but much fears them at their return out of the river, if there be not peace. Some of their tenders have taken another corn hoy, making three altogether; shall lose 60l. by it. Is persuaded the fishermen belonging to Chatham river, and others about Barking, give the Dutch notice how passages are, by reason the Dutch let them fish near if not amongst them. There were 500 quarters of corn in the three hoys, beside the loss of the vessels. Doubts not but he has minded Esquire Evelyn of his business. Has his accounts with Mr. Fillingham Clarke and Mr. King. Wants his money the rather on account of his loss; such slow payments are a great cause of these troubles, by breeding discontent; 30 sail have been seen coming up; much shooting heard, and as much smoke as if eight or ten ships had been fired.
July 26.
Dover.
4. Jos. Carlisle to Williamson. Arrival of Sir Jo. Coventry from Breda, with a report that the peace is concluded. The Nieuport packet brings news that there was great rioting in Holland and Zealand for joy of the peace. It was the Dutch who plundered Mr. Garrat and others, and afterwards let them go, and who took the Calais packet boat. Thanks for his letter concerning Mr. Carr; if blamed in that business, it will be without cause, as none can be more cautious or strict than himself in these cross times. Never lets any one go over without a pass from Court, or from the Commissioners appointed at Dover by the Lord Warden to examine all that come or go. No ships are there but the one that brought over Sir Jo. Coventry, and which wears the white flag.
July 26.
4 a.m. Sheerness.
5. Marquis of Worcester to Lord Arlington. Acquainted his Highness with Capt. Shaw being sent to Allhallows. The captain was pleased to show him the Colonel's letter; has left him writing an account of what passed yesterday in their sight. Believes the enemy spent near 1,000 great shot, but with little or no execution. Sir Edw. Spragg, who followed them out of the river, hardly vouchsafed them one, they not being within the distance, and left them with the turn of the tide, and fell a little back, but the enemy did not care to follow him, though they had both wind and tide. Hopes Sir Joseph Jordan might, with this wind, do great execution with his fire-ships. Is sorry the House of Commons is too ready to discourage those that he is sure are not found unnecessary there; shall, however, keep his own men.
July 26.
8 P.M. Isle of Graine.
6. Capt. John Shaw to Lord Arlington. The Dutch came there this morning early. Saw some ships coming towards them; the Dutch fired at them, and immediately after several were on fire, and their whole squadron clouded with smoke of their own ordnance and that of the fire-ships, which confirmed his judgment that they were a squadron of fire-ships sent from Harwich, and put him in great hopes of the total destruction of the Dutch squadron. They appeared to be about 21 sail. Hoped that everyone would have boarded a Dutch ship, and burnt together; but when the smoke vanished, saw the Dutch still riding in their berths, and five of our fire ships burning without grappling with any, so could not observe that they burnt any of the Dutch. The rest of the 21 sail stood away to the southward, and two or three Dutch men-of-war stood in amongst them, one of which, coming on ground near Sheppey, they having no hopes of getting her off, set fire to her themselves, and she afterwards drove ashore about four miles below Sheerness. Prince Rupert was nearer to her than himself, and, without doubt, he will hear of it from him. Our ships afterwards tacked and stood about, out of shot of the Dutch, who did not weigh anchor to pursue them, so that 15 sail anchored safe by Sir Edw. Spragg's squadron. Wishes they could have had better success, as such an opportunity might have produced more honourable effects. Has sent three expresses to Earl Middleton; could not send Lord Craven duplicates for want of horses, but doubts not Sir Edw. Spragg has given him an account of this engagement. The Dutch have weighed, and are driven down seven miles below the Buoy of the Ower, but Sir Edw. Spragg is still at anchor. [2 pages.]
July 26.
Plymouth.
7. John Clarke to Williamson. Sir Thos. Allin sent out the Drake frigate upon the scout, which reports the Dutch fleet to have been seen off the Isle of Wight. Only two or three colliers have arrived. The train bands are still guarding the coast; it is believed the Dutch fleet will not visit those parts again, knowing how well they are provided to receive them. Two vessels, driven in by stress of weather, report De Beaufort to be in Brest, with 29 men-of-war, and seven more cruising at sea.
July 26. 8. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect.
July 26.
Plymouth.
9. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. The St. Andrew hoy, of Ostend, reports that she saw the Dutch fleet homeward bound; they were so very much straitened for provisions that they could not supply her with any. The privateer which plundered her took a Dutch dogger with letters for the fleet, and carried it to Dover. There were 28 French men-of-war, ready rigged and manned, at Brest, on the 22nd; seven or eight are cruising before Scilly, and several pickeroons on the coast. There are not above 300 soldiers there, and those came from on board the ships. One Inglish, a Scotchman, lays claim to a prize taken by the Drake; he is a very insolent and impatient coxcomb; was so much abused by him that, but for the order from his Majesty for clearing off the prize, should have paid him according to his deserts.
July 26.
Newcastle.
10. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The governor, the Earl of Ogle, has not yet returned, and his soldiers have been so civil that there has not been a complaint since they came. The Earl of Carlisle is at Tynemouth Castle, where he is careful and vigilant.
July 26.
Lynn.
11. Edw. Bodham to Williamson. Seven colliers arrived from Tynemouth, who met with no opposition; only saw a small privateer off Flamborough Head, and another off the Spurn; but they, dis covering our vessels to keep together, and to have guns, would not venture to come in with them. The bay is clear of the enemy, and the Lord Lieutenant has discharged the train bands.
July 26.
Minehead.
12. John Maurice to Williamson. A dozen small vessels arrived from Waterford, under convoy of the Dartmouth; they met with three or four small capers, which dared not make any attempt upon them. Sir Jeremiah Smith has arrived at Kinsale, with several prizes.
June 26.
Whitehall.
Proclamation for re-assembling the Parliament, which stands prorogued to 10 October, on 25 July; the invasion of the kingdom during a treaty of peace, and divers urgent causes requiring their advice. [Printed. Proc. Coll. Charles II., p. 244.]
July 26.
Whitehall.
Proclamation forbidding all persons except the deputies of Henry Lord Arlington, postmaster-general, to carry letters or packets, on pain of summons before Council, and ordering all shipmasters to deliver to his lordship's deputies all letters sent by them, except such as by the Act for the office of Postmaster-general, may be sent by a carrier or a friend; also exempting all post agents from juries, inquests, and other public services. [Printed. Proc. Coll. Charles II., p. 245.]
July 26. Warrant for confirmation under the great seal of articles of indenture granting 10,000 acres of waste ground in the Forest of Dean, to Sir John Wintour, as a nursery for the growth of ship timber. [Ent. Book 23, p. 526.]
July 26. Warrant to John Wickham to apprehend Francis Smith, claspmaker, and bring him before Lord Arlington. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 526.]
July 26. 13. Declaration of Wm. Burden. Fras. Smith, of the Elephant and Castle, Strand, asked him to let Johnson, a printer living in his house, print two or three sheets of verses, called "The Second and Third Advice to a Painter." Asked if they reflected on Government, and Smith confessed that they reflected on the Lord Chancellor, Duchess of Albemarle, and others of the Court; refused either to allow it to be printed at his house, or to help him to a printer. Told Royston, a warden of the Stationers' Company, of this business, and advised him to look after it.
July 27.
Bridgewater.
14. Wm. Symons to James Hickes. Sir Jeremiah Smith, with his squadron, has arrived at Kinsale. Guns were heard very much at the Isle of Wight, from Sunday to Tuesday last, but the occasion is not known.
July 27.
West Cowes.
15. John Lysle to Williamson. A fleet of 80 ships seen to the east, steering their course west, gave a hot alarm, but were afterwards judged to be merchantmen, and some great ships for convoy. Fears they have suffered by the storm, having no ports to befriend them. The men in the town are troubled at so many alarms. Prays there may be a peace on honourable terms.
July 27.
Hull.
16. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. The Milford and Nightingale have come into the Humber. The Speedwell, Swallow, and others will soon be ready for sea. A vessel has been taken by a small sloop.
July 27.
York.
17. Jon. Mascall to Williamson. The guard appointed to conduct Mason and Leving to York were assaulted by 12 horsemen, armed with back, breast, and head pieces, gauntlets, pistols, &c. At the first action, they fired upon the soldiers' backs, without saying a word, or making any show of force. Most of the guard were wounded, and Mason made his escape. They had resolved to kill Leving, who is come in, along with the gentlemen that were able to travel, three or four of whom are believed to be mortally wounded. Scott, a citizen of York, being in the soldiers' company, was outright slain; the rogues had taken such care that they secured all the passes to the field by several footmen, their accomplices. The action was fought between Wentbridge and Darrington. Has the report from the under sheriff, who came by desire of the head sheriff to stay the mail, so as to give Lord Arlington full information.
July 27.
London.
18. James Thruston to Viscount Conway. If the Dutch are so obstinate as to refuse articles of peace, so that Capt. Amyer cannot return, he will rummage out of his ship the things required. The King has returned the articles brought yesterday, signed. A full Parliament has assembled, but, though adjourned after a short time till Monday, they petitioned the King to disband the new-raised forces, in case of a peace, which was a bold beginning. Thinks, as Sir Wm. Coventry proposed it, it may be a ground to ask money to defray the charge. It is said that the judges say the Parliament must sit till October, and cannot be prorogued without being dissolved. Since the Dutch left the river, having lost their fire-ships, Sir Edw. Spragg followed them, and he and Sir Jos. Jordan, from Harwich, meant to attack them on both sides, but were prevented by the wind, and lost four of their fire-ships. Thinks this will be the last attempt of the insulting enemy. Does not like to go abroad again, because of the dishonour of it. Private affairs.
July 27.
2 p.m.
19. Earl of Craven to Lord Arlington. Finding the paper sent to be only a conjecture of what was written more particularly by Prince Rupert and Sir Edw. Spragg, of the late engagement, did not forward it by express. To clear the Prince and himself, must beg to remind him that it blew too hard for such small fire-ships as those of Sir Joseph Jordan, which were easily put off, and only served to encourage the enemy, instead of destroying them, and there was a great want of small boats, both of which the Dutch abound in. It has blown hard ever since last night, and there is a storm at present from the north-east.
July 27.
7 ¼ p.m. Allhallows.
20. Capt. John Shaw to Lord Arlington. Neither squadrons moved from where they anchored until the afternoon, having had rain and a hard gale of wind, but about 4, the Dutch weighed and made sail, and are as far off as he can discern them. Sir Edw. Spragg, with his squadron, also weighed and plied to the eastward, as far as they could with the ebb tide, and is now four miles below the Buoy of the Ower. Has no men nor horse from the Earl of Middleton, although he has received a letter from his lordship that he will send them. Is in great want of fuller power to press. when necessary.
July 27.
Harwich.
21. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Sir Joseph Jordan's armada was outof sight yesterday and the day before. The firing of many guns was heard from the Thames. The wind continues so directly in the teeth of the Dutch that they dare not weigh anchor, through fear of coming on shore, insomuch that Sir Joseph has given them his salute after Sir Wm. Jennings.
July 27.
Aldborough.
22. Rich. Browne to Williamson. No Dutch men-of-war are on the coast. Two laden Swedes sailed to the southward. Sir Joseph Jordan, with 6 frigates and 18 fire-ships, has also sailed that way, full of resolution, in pursuit of the Dutch. Hears Sir Edw. Spragg with his small squadron has destroyed 11 fire-ships of the enemy, and taken two or three of their men-of-war. Hopes by this they may repent their bold attempts upon us.
July 27.
Clerkenwell.
23. Wm. Bowles to Williamson. Was ordered to present him with a piece of venison. Regrets it was so badly killed, but will take care during the season to send him something better.
July 27. The King to Lord Gerard. The three companies of trained bands and troop of horse, sent from Berkshire to the Isle of Wight on invasion of the Dutch, have done duty more than a month. The apprehensions of further attempts being over, consents, at instance of Lord Lovelace, the lord lieutenant, to their return, and authorizes him to dismiss them, to examine what pay is due to them for serving beyond the month, and answer for their debts, or borrow money in the island to pay them, which shall be repaid without delay. With minute of a like letter to Lord Gerard to send home the militia of Wiltshire. [Ent. Book 20, p. 176.]
[July 27.] 24. Draft of the above, with query whether the Lord Chancellor is to have the same letter for Wiltshire.
July 27. 25. Jo. Cook to Williamson. Desires he will set his clerks upon engrossing two treaties upon vellum for the great seal. They are to be transcribed word for word as they lie; will send the form of ratification as it came from Breda, in due time. All possible despatch is to be used.
July 27. 26. Warham Jemmett, sen., to Mr. Ellis. States the time of arrival of letters from Nieuport, Antwerp, and Flanders.
July 27.
Bristol.
27. Jo. Fitzherbert to Williamson. The Dolphin and a small Londoner arrived from Calais, laden with fruit and wine. They had 40 sail of merchantmen in company, and were convoyed by some men-of-war, commanded by Capt. Morley or Monly, of London, who brought them to the Southward Cape, and there left them, and then returned to their station. Two of the enemy's men-of-war waited upon them seven or eight days, but, finding there was no good to be done, left, not daring to make any new approach. Arrival of other vessels.
July 27.
Thurgarton, near Newark.
28. J. Cooper to Williamson. Slater, an ill-affected person at Nottingham, pretends to have weekly news from the office, and all of the like temper resort to his house. He makes the worst use of what is communicated to him, and is zealous in publishing the ill news. The meetings at his house resemble London coffee-houses, for liberty of speech and descanting upon their intelligence. The markets rise and fall, but rather the latter, and both town and country are greatly influenced by the deliberations of that place. Thinks it were better they were left to the gazette and their private correspondents, than to have anything communicated from such an authority as his office.
July 27. 29. Particulars of money due from the King to Sir John Shaw, as principal or interest for sums lent to Lords Arlington and Carlingford, Sir Walter Vane, Sir Thos. Clifford, Don Bernardo Salinas, and Don Patricio Muledy, also as charges for striking tallies, amounting together to 1,934l. 6s. 3d.
July 27.
Bridlington.
30. John Bower to James Hickes. The Kent and another frigate, coming from Flamborough Head, espied a sloop to the southward, and gave chase, but could not get him, so sailed for the Humber. The Speedwell arrived, having delivered her two prizes at Hull, and is gone northward, in hopes of getting more. There is no appearance of any of the Dutch fleet, except some small privateers. Six or seven of His Majesty's ships still remain in the Humber.
July 27.
Portsmouth.
31. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. All is quiet in those parts, but Lord Gerard is very urgent in carrying on the works for perfecting the fortifications.
July 27.
Newcastle.
32. Rich. Forster to Williamson. A report that 30 or 40 ships were in sight alarmed the country people; but they proved to be some small vessels from the Humber, and other places, whereof only eight or nine came in; the rest are gone for Sunderland.
July 27.
Navy Office.
33. S. Pepys to Williamson. The East India prize papers are in Sir John Mennes's hands, though Sir John does not know that Pepys knows this; Williamson must therefore take his own method to satisfy himself concerning them.
July 27.
Milford.
34. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The Tiger and Elias are in the harbour tallowing; the Pearl frigate is gone to Bristol for provisions for Sir Jeremiah Smith, and the Mermaid has set sail to cruise about the coast.
July 27. 35. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect as the preceding.
July 27.
Ipswich.
36. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of ships. The commanders of the fire-ships have indented for 21 days, and taken credit for what provisions they did not take in. By warrants from Comr. Taylor, sea victuals have been issued out to Landguard Fort for 780 men, in case it should be besieged. Asks whether to grant a certificate for the extra necessary money to Serjeant Thos. Price, he complaining that he cannot find necessaries for 6d. a man per month, but must be a great loser by it. [Adm. Paper.]
July 27. 37. Account by Thos. Edmundson of the dimensions of the sails belonging to the Edward and Eve, Capt. John Langley, commander. [Adm. Paper.]
July 27.
Hull.
38. Thos. Pointer to the Navy Comrs. The Swallow was hauled on shore at the haven's mouth, her leaks stopped, and hauled off again. Her company, being on shore, were troublesome to the victuallers and brewers, who were forced to give them money and strong beer to pacify them. Capt. Finney of the Speedwell is gone to his station at Newcastle, without giving any account of the prisoners that were in the prizes he took. Cannot meet with the master of the Fanfan, the commander being dead, so as to muster the men, if she be still on His Majesty's account. The Nightingale and Milford have arrived, and the Kent is expected. [Adm. Paper.]
July 27. 39. Sir John Denham to the Navy Comrs. Grants permission for the two stone hoys to attend the weighing of ships at Woolwich. Recommends the men to their care for victuals, whereof they have great need, being so long unpaid. Takes them to be very honest men, because they suffer so patiently, and as able as willing to do His Majesty's service. [Adm. Paper.]
July 27. 40. Sir Wm. Coventry to Navy Comrs. Asks them to get shipping and victuals for 100 soldiers, whom His Majesty has resolved to send to Sir Edw. Spragg's squadron, to which Sir Joseph Jordan is now joined. The Lord General will order the soldiers to be at Tower Hill before high water. The fire-ships from Harwich are ill fitted. Doubts Mr. Deane's new way will not prove good, as two were laid on board, and put off without effect. Wants some stuff ready tempered. [Adm. Paper.]
July 27. 41. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Asks that eight or ten days' victualling may be sent down to each of Sir Joseph Jordan's ships, he having arrived in the Thames and joined Sir Edw. Spragg's squadron. [Adm. Paper.]
July 28. 42. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Believes it is a mistake in Mr. Eastwood as to a stop of timber in the New Forest. Desires they will send to him to know if he or any other for the Navy have been forbidden carrying any, and if so, he must send the name of the officer, and by what order he did it. Will enquire into the matter there, and get it set at liberty. [Adm. Paper.]
July 28.
Whitehall.
Warrant to Sir John Kelynge, chief justice of King's Bench, and Sir John Archer, justice of Common Pleas, to reprieve William Richards, of Oulscombe, co. Devon, should he be found guilty, at the county assizes, of rape. [Ent. Book 25, p. 26.]
July 28. 43. Note that William Boteler is to be made a deputy lieutenant for Bedfordshire, if His Majesty please.
July 28. 44. Representation to Lord Arlington of the importance of Harwich, on account of its workyard, stores and shipping. The enemy still have an eye to it, as commodious to attempt from their ordinary station, the Gunfleet. The fire-ships, now wanting, were its best defence; before their removal, on dismissal of the trained bands, the Earl of Oxford represented that he had not men enough to defend the lines. Suggests the necessity of a supply of gunners, and an addition of horse and foot.
July 28.
Portsmouth.
45. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. Six men-of-war with French colours came to anchor in Sandham Bay, and soon after a fleet of 50 or 60 sail appeared from the westward. The Isle of Wight took the alarm, and sent it to Portsmouth without firing guns; on Friday morning they all weighed anchor, and stood to the eastward. Imagines them to have been a convoy of French merchantmen.
July 28. 46. Wm. Cownley to Williamson. Desires him to deliver his commission to the bearer, his lieutenant.
July 28.
Sunday, 6 p.m. Dover.
47. Charles Bennet to his brother Lord Arlington. A ViceAdmiral of the Dutch accidentally stranded at the Graine, and was fired by themselves. The country people were running down to see what they could save of her, but she presently blew up. A report has arrived that some of the Dutch fleet are at Blackness, but they cannot be discerned from the hills. Mr. Clifford and himself will proceed with the unlading of the Scotch prize.
July 28.
Dover.
48. Warham Jemmett, jun., to Williamson. Asks protection from arrest, about a simple promise made to serve for another as collector for the poor.
July 28.
Rochester.
49. Ar. Brooker to Williamson. Sent the labels of the French and Flanders mails demanded by Mr. Ellis, as also a letter from the postmaster at Dartford of his receipt of them. Takes all care possible in dispatching anything of the kind, though too often blamed when the fault lies not with him.
July 28.
Dartmouth.
50. Jo. Lyndsey to Williamson. A French vessel arrived with English passengers from Morlaix, having met 30 sail of Dutch five leagues off, standing to the west.
July 28. 51. Jo. Lyndsey to James Hickes. To the same effect.
July 28.
Plymouth.
52. John Clarke to Williamson. The Earl of Bath had an express from Dartmouth, that 50 or 60 sail were seen to the eastward; but as only three appeared in sight of Plymouth, thinks it is only a report; 20 or 30 great ships were seen off Looe and afterwards seen from Plymouth island.
July 28. 53. John Clarke to Williamson. To the same effect.
July 28.
Plymouth.
54. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. Is glad to hear of Sir Edward Spragg's good success in the river. There was an alarm that the Dutch fleet was before Dartmouth. They might be forced there by the easterly winds, but thinks they are hastening home, being in great want of provisions, and the wind having changed.
July 28.
Yarmouth.
55. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Sir John Holland's regiment arrived. Ghent is surrendered upon articles, and the French army is set down before Ypres. There is great discourse there of a bill to be brought into the House for granting liberty of conscience to Nonconformists, but others say the House is to be prorogued until October.
July 28.
Berwick.
56. M. Scott to Williamson. Hears that prizes are sent to Leith or the maritime towns almost daily. The Earl of Ogle and Lord Widdrington came there yesterday; the former merely to see the place. There is plenty of flesh, fish, and bread in those parts, and at very cheap rates; they only want money and trade.
July 28.
Berwick.
57. William Lord Widdrington to Williamson. Deferred sending the muster rolls of the three new companies, in hopes of receiving the ensigns' commissions, but want of money for the soldiers has forced him to return them. Two of the old ensigns are present, and the other trails a pike in Sir Edward Charlton's company at Guernsey. Knows not whether His Majesty will restore him again, or give it to Ralph Grey; Capt. Cooine's company is the only one wanting an ensign; desires he will hasten down the commissions before the next muster, on the 3rd of August.
July 28.
Falmouth.
58. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. The Panther privateer arrived with a Dutch prize, laden with wine and brandy. The skipper had letters from his merchants that there was a peace, and that he might safely pass the Channel. A Dutchman, passenger in her, has been a master shipbuilder in France. The Katherine, laden with oil, tobacco, &c., has come in from Brest. The goods he has aboard are prize goods, brought there by the merchants. The French fleet of 40 or 50 sail is in Brest, five or six being hauled ashore to be cleaned; eight or nine others, besides pickeroons and Dutch capers, are cruising about, which bring in many prizes, and make a great dearth of all sorts of victuals, so that an egg is sold there for a stiver.
July 29. 59. Note of the dispatch of the last foreign mails, which left Nieuport at midnight on July 25, reached Dover at 11 a.m. on the 26th, and Southwark at 3 p.m. on the 27th.
July 29.
York.
60. Corporal Wm. Darcy to Sir Chas. Wheeler, Bart., Old Palace Yard, Westminster. On Thursday last, at 7 p.m., was set upon in a narrow lane at Darrington, in Yorkshire, by half a score of well armed men, who, after firing some pistols upon him and those with him, demanded them to deliver, or they were dead men. Faced about, and fought for half an hour, until so disabled that they could engage no longer, Proctor being shot through the body, Knifton through the arm, Lobley through the thigh, Hewet in the back, and himself wounded in the hand and head, and his horse shot in the leg. Lobley, Proctor, and Jackson's horses were carried away. Shot one and got another of their horses. One had mounted Singleton's horse, but Lobley dismounted him, and recovered it again. They rescued Mason; sent the Hue and Cry after them. Three of them are known by Leving, the prisoner who is sent to York Castle, and he has discovered them to Justice Stringer to be Lockyer, Butler, and Blood. A gentleman of York, being behind, was slain. Was forced to have the assistance of the country, none being left with him but Singleton and Jackson; the other four were left behind, but alive; took all possible care of them; they will want money, as it will be three months before they are able to stir; desires he will direct his letters to the Black Swan, in Coney Street, York. [2 pages.]
July 29.
Deal.
61. Ri. Watts to Williamson. The country is very joyful at the news of peace. The Dutch ship still rides in the Downs, but a strong watch is kept. The fires in Southwark and the City much dishearten and startle the people.
July 29.
Weymouth.
62. John Pocock to Williamson. The Deptford ketch reports that the Isles of Guernsey and Jersey are in a very good posture of defence, and that no enemy has lately been seen on their coast. The Dutch fleet of 50 sail are in the Channel.
July 29.
Hull.
63. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. The two prizes taken by the Panther and Fanfan still ride in the Humber. The Swallow has been tallowed, and gone off the ground. Hopes the next paper will bring the news of peace between England and Holland; many letters come to merchants in the town, stating that it will be signed in 14 days.
July 29.
Lyme.
64. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. The Judges for the Western Circuit, Lord Chief Justice Kelynge and Judge Archer, arrived on Saturday, and were met two or three miles distant by several gentlemen of the town, and by the mayor and his brethren, and afterwards treated at the mayor's very handsomely and nobly, prior to going on their way.
July 29. 65. Examination of Margaret Compton of Turnham Street, before Lord Arlington. Her master, Mr. Bollard, his wife, Mr. Wells, and a tallow chandler, and 40 others, intend to fire all the houses between Temple Bar and Westminster before Friday next; heard it spoken of by the parties in her master's house. Mr. Wells said it at a meeting in Moorfields, where he is a teacher, and where bills were given of the whole design, one of which she had, but her master took it from her.
[July 29.]
Monday. Warwick.
66. Hen. Stubbs to Viscount Conway. The young lady will not spare Mr. Cooke, therefore advises him to be bled by some one else. Lord Brooke is going to London. Peace is ratified with the Dutch. The fire in Southwark was effected by three Frenchmen who are fled. Parliament has voted the discharge of the newly raised forces; the King will make a speech to them on Monday, showing the reasons of his calling them so soon.
July 29.
Whitehall.
67. Order in Council, appointing the Treasury Comrs., Lord Chamberlain, Earls of Bridgewater and Anglesey, Lord Arlington, and Sec. Morice, a committee to take into consideration all the several branches of the King's expenses, and report what proportions thereof may be retrenched, His Majesty being resolved to practise the rules of thrift and good husbandry.
July 29.
West Cowes.
68. John Lysle to Williamson. The Paradox has taken two prizes; one, a pretended Swede from Bordeaux, laden with wine and brandy, believed to be bound for Rotterdam; and the other a ketch belonging to Holland, coming from the West Indies with an express, but she left the packet at Rochelle to be sent overland to Holland. Hears there are many letters aboard, which, if he had seen, he might have given an account of, as he understands the language. Both prizes met with the Dutch fleet of 60 or 70 sail; supposes it is the same as gave the alarm there. The Blackamoor pink has brought in another prize. The drums were beating for the Berkshire soldiers under the command of Lieut.-Col. Saunders and Capt. Kenrick, but upon a letter from Lord Colepeper that the foreign plenipotentiaries have signed the articles of peace, and His Majesty the like, they are ordered to be at Yarmouth to-morrow, for their transportation home. [2 pages.]
July 29.
Milford.
69. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The Tiger and Pearl frigates have arrived, and have left Sir Jeremiah Smith and his squadron safe at Kinsale.
July 29.
Swansea.
70. John Man to Williamson. Hears that the Tiger and others of Sir Jeremiah Smith's squadron are in Milford haven; that one is gone to Bristol for beer and other necessaries, and the other three are tallowing and making ready for Pembroke, intending to return to Kinsale. They confirm the taking of the outward-bound [Dutch] East Indiaman of 700 tons, 30 guns, and 150 men, whose cargo was of very great value, having a good store of rix and cross dollars, and pieces of eight; and also of many other smaller, though considerable, prizes.
July 29.
Pendennis.
71. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The Panther, a small privateer of Pendennis, has brought in a Dutch prize, laden with wine and brandy, bound for Amsterdam. The skipper relates that the general discourse of France, at his being there, was, that peace was concluded. A vessel, pretending to belong to the Duke of Holstein, homeward bound, and laden with oil and French tobacco from Brest, has been driven in by the storm, but has gone out again. Several vessels have been seen off that place.
July 29. The King to the Lord Mayor. The works at Gravesend are found on experiment to require 200l. more, in addition to the last 400l., to perfect those parts of the work that are of present necessity, and without which what is done will be of little service. Requests them to furnish the 200l., and pay it to the Earl of Craven as part of 10,000l. intended for those services. [Ent. Book 17, p. 255.]
July 29. 72. Draft of the above.
July 29.
Whitehall.
73. Warrant to [the Lord Chancellor] to summon John Earl of Rochester to be present as a peer of the realm at the meeting of Parliament.
[July 29.] 74. The King's speech on proroguing the Parliament till October, disclaiming the idea that he intends to rule by a standing army The troops were not summoned till the enemy had landed, and, peace being now made, they will be disbanded. [Similar in substance to that printed in Lords' Journals, Vol. XII., p. 214.]
[July 29.] 75. Duplicate of the above.
July 29. The King to the Vice-President and Fellows of St. John Baptist College, Oxford. Recommends Dr. Peter Mew for the place of President of that College, void by death of Dr. [Rich.] Bayly. [Ent. Book 19, p. 63.]
[July 29.] 76, 77. Two drafts of the above.
July 29.
Whitehall.
78. Warrant for presentation of Dr. Ralph Bridiocke to the deanery of Salisbury, void by death of Dr. Bayly. Minute.
July 29. Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 19, p. 63.]
July 29. Warrant to the Commissioner for Prizes, confirming a former order for delivery of the ship St. John of Rotterdam, of Stettin, to the Sieur Kievit, with all her lading, whether in the hold or between decks. [Ent. Book 23, p. 527.]
July 29. Pass for 15 horses into France, for Lord Paisley. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 528.]
[July 29.] 79. Warrant to pay to George Cock 1,500l., for the sick and wounded and prisoners of war in the fleet.
July 29. Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 528.]
July 29. Warrant for allowance to the pages of the Bedchamber of 30l. a year for washing sheets, as formerly granted to the late John Osbaldston for the same purpose. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 529–30.]
July 29.
The Diamond, Buoy of the Nore.
80. Sir Edw. Spragg to the Navy Comrs. Asks whether the 300l. come down is to pay off the fire-ships' tickets, or to reward the men who have done service in the boats and some fire-ships. Intends to be in the Hope to-morrow. The fire-ships are rendered for the most part unserviceable by this gale of wind. Left the enemy a little below the Middle Ground. Sir Joseph Jordan is gone over the Spitts with his squadron. Three or four of the enemy came aground last night at low water, and got off again presently. [Adm. Paper.]
July 29.
The Swallow, Hull Road.
81. Bernard Ludman to the Navy Comrs. Cannot find the author or writer of the papers enclosed. The disorder on board was touching the leaks; the men would not sail unless they were stopped. Will send the names of those who refused to fetch the water; they shall not go unpunished. Gives particulars of the clearing of the ship, and hauling her on shore, to stop the leaks. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses,
81. i. The whole and general company of the ship Swallow to the Navy Comrs. Wish to acquaint them of her dangerous defects. Are afraid to hazard their lives to sea in her, and are wearied by ceaselessly pumping day and night. Are well nigh 200 souls, and if they went to sea, and should lose both the ship and their lives, the fault would lie upon themselves. Desire speedy remedy and her better fitting for sea, or they cannot venture their lives in her.
The Swallow, Humber River, July 12, 1667.
July 29.
Hull.
82. Wm. Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Sends particulars of the condition of the Swallow, and of the operations performed on her. Desires money, as he is in a great strait. Begs that a dozen masts intended for London may be left there, where they are very scarce. [Adm. Paper.]
July 29.
The Harp, Dublin.
83. Capt. Robt. Hooper to the Navy Comrs. Is ordered by the Duke of Ormond to convoy two merchantmen to Bristol. Asks for a supply of sails, having none but what are ready to blow from the yards. With note that Sir Wm. Batten undertook the supply. [Adm. Paper.]
July 30.
The Diamond, Hope.
84. Sir Edw. Spragg to the Navy Comrs. Asks provisions, stores, &c. for the fire-ships, hoys, and smacks, and a score of carpenters and calkers. The fire-ships being leaky, all their fireworks are utterly spoiled. Sir Joseph Jordan is gone over the Spitts. The enemy got through, because there was no wind to do service upon them. The John and Elizabeth fire-ships came aground for want of ballast, also a ship laden with deals, which are much wanted. All the men were taken out of her, except three, one of whom is a Scotch pilot. Mr. Slaughter asks how they intend the money to be disposed of. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.]
July 30.
Dover.
85. F. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of the St. Paul fire-ship. Mr. Wivell has allowed six weeks' provisions for ships which hope to do service, and therefore to be fired in three weeks, and given letters of credit for half the provisions, so that the King will pay, and the commander and victualler share the profits. There might be some excuse if he was victualling men-of-war, but, being fireships, it is too obvious a cheat. Thinks the commanders of the fire-ships have sold him or some of his associates in town their credits, as he has seen more than ordinary correspondence between them. [Adm. Paper.]
July 30.
Plymouth.
86. S. Langford to S. Pepys. Victualling of ships. Plymouth is now blocked up by a fleet of Dutch that ride in triumph across the entrance to the Sound, but have attempted nothing, save burning two small barks at Torbay, and fetching fresh water when they can catch it. The country wishes they would attempt more, that we might be revenged on them for the charge of the summer's expedition and for disturbing us in our harvest, our corn being ready for the sickle, and promising very fair for a plentiful harvest, which God give us to enjoy, with an honourable peace. [Adm. Paper.]
July 30.
Woolwich.
87. Sam. Walsall to the Navy Comrs. Asks a speedy supply of 500 deals for joiners' work; will not else be able to employ them much longer, and if the work is not dispatched before launching, it will be more charge to do it afloat. Understands he is to attend the weighing of the sunk ships by fitting hoys and lighters, and desires orders thereon. [Adm. Paper.]
July 30.
Kinsale.
88. Capt. Wm. Crispin to the Navy Comrs. Care is taken to preserve the masts. Shall send an account of the disposition of the stores sent thither. There are great complaints from the commanders of ships for things he has not; many extraordinaries are required for supply and repair of ships, and for 400 sick and wounded of Sir Jer. Smith's fleet, against whose landing and quartering the town has been very averse, doubting payment. Sir Jeremy's activity and desire to have the fleet in a fit posture to answer the service causes not a little harass, with such impossibilities; it is enough to break the hearts of faithful officers. Hopes that he and those similarly employed may not be required to go beyond what they are able, but furnished with suitable supplies. Gives the names of 11 ships in that port, two gone to Cork, three off Cape Clear, 12 off the Black Rock, four at Milford and one at Youghall. [Adm. Paper.]
July 30. 89. Account of 61 loads of timber lying at the store yard at Deptford, belonging to Mr. Hulbert; 56s. per load is the lowest price he will take. With note that 51s. has been offered by the Board, 100l. to be advanced, and the rest paid by assignment. [Adm. Paper.]
July 30. Warrant for Dr. Theo. Dillingham to be Archdeacon of Bedford, void by death of Dr. [Fras.] Wilford. Minute. [Ent. Book 19, p. 64.]
July 30. Grant of pardon for William Fryer, in the usual form. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 494.]
July 30.
Landguard Point.
90. Capt. Nath. Darell to Williamson. The enemy are come into their old station, and Sir Joseph Jordan is standing into the Rolling Grounds with his fire-ships. Some dead bodies have been cast up by the sea, and two great legs were found thrown up under the fort.
July 30.
Aldborough.
91. Rich. Browne to Williamson. The Dutch fleet is off Landguard Fort, and an attempt is expected. If they come that way, Aldborough is but slenderly provided for them, having no militia nor army forces to assist. Desires he will speak to his clerks about forwarding the news; has received none for a week.
July 30.
Harwich.
92. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The whole Dutch fleet has settled in the Gunfleet. Six or seven ships were sent after some of our vessels, which escaped and passed the Spitts, before Sir Joseph Jordan's squadron was in sight. Fears not the Dutch, now our fire-ships are returned. Eight of their fire-ships are reported to have put to sea.
July 30.
Deal.
93. Ri. Watts to Williamson. Five Dutch ships passed northwards. Supposes Mr. Coventry will be there to-day, as two of his men came last night. The Dutch ship that brought him over has an English ancient on the flag on the maintop, a Dutch ancient on the foretop, and a French ancient on the mizentop; under the English and Dutch colours are Swedish, Danish, Hamburg, and several other colours and pendants.
July 30.
Margate.
94. John Smith to Williamson. About 30 sail of the Dutch fleet have been seen to the north-east; six so near that their hulls were discerned at the light-house; they are supposed to have gone home; hopes next to hear of a peace. The vessel wherein he had 60 quarters of malt has been turned adrift with none in her, and since taken up by Sir Wm. Jennings. Prays a helping hand in the business, as the master was his nephew, and has been carried away a prisoner to Holland.
July 30.
Portsmouth.
95. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Lords Gerard and Windsor are there. Ships are frequently seen passing the Channel. It would be a good time for men-of-war to go abroad to cruise, as the Dutch go boldly with their merchant ships through the Channel. A prize, laden with brandy, has been carried to Southampton by one of our ketches.
July 30. 96. Sir Edw. Harley to Viscount Conway. Made all, haste, but scarcely arrived time enough to take a seat in the House of Commons. The Commons made a vote, the first day of meeting, that His Majesty disband the new-levied forces; but the Speaker not coming before the King was in the Lords, there was not room for any other debate or vote; for the Black Rod summoned their attendance upon the King, who expressed himself shortly that— peace being agreed to, and the exigence over that occasioned their con vention— he thought it most convenient to dismiss them to their particular affairs; that he wondered any should suspect his intention to govern by an army, for which not any action of his government could give occasion; that last year he raised troops, and when the cause was over, disbanded them, and the persons who commanded those forces were desirous to be rid of the trouble; and that he hoped they would meet on 10th October, with minds fit to serve the public. Is well satisfied with the dismissal.
July 30.
Milford.
97. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The Tiger and Elias frigates remain in harbour. Some Irish vessels have arrived, which report the coast clear of pickeroons.
July 30. 98. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect.
July 30.
Dartmouth.
99. Owen Lindsey to James Hickes. Ninety sail of the Dutch anchored in Bigbury Bay, and the next day sailed westward. The Hawk ketch brings news of the safe arrival of the Virginia fleet of 80 sail.
July 30.
Tynemouth Castle.
100. Col. Edw. Villiers to Williamson. Desires interposition with the new officers of the Post Office in favour of Mr. Swan, the postmaster of Newcastle, who has been summoned up by them. He has been very ready in conveying dispatches, and since Lords Ogle and Carlisle came into those parts, has been at extraordinary charges.
July 30.
Plymouth.
101. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. The Dutch fleet of 70 sail, whereof 40 or 50 were men-of-war, and the rest fire-ships, victuallers, &c., have anchored in the Sound, where they still ride. They have not made any attempt, but, if they do, all are so well prepared to receive them, that they are sure to carry back some marks of western valour.
July 30.
Plymouth.
102. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. About 72 sail of Dutch, many being pinks, hoys, and doggers, have anchored in the Sound, and are careening and washing their ships. Thinks they are victualling for three months, to go abroad with their fleet, to seek greater advantage, seeing they can do nothing at home, in their 10 weeks of hostilities after publication [of peace].
July 30.
Plymouth.
103. John Clarke to Williamson. The Dutch fleet of 70 sail have appeared in sight, and anchored in the Sound. If they attempt to land, they will have a sharp repulse, all the trained bands being in arms, three or four companies of foot drawn in from the country, with the Earl of Bath's troops, and a troop of volunteers employed to guard the coast, as well as all the trained bands of the adjacent parts. A fellow living near the town conveyed in a small boat a Dutch man or spy, but being discovered by some of our musketeers, they shot at the boat, when the fellow took to the sea, and was taken in by one of the enemy's boats. The man who conveyed him will not confess what he was.
July 30.
Plymouth.
104. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect as the preceding.
July 30.
Newcastle.
105. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Lord Ogle, the governor, is expected from Berwick to-night, and Lord Carlisle keeps at Tynemouth. The Speedwell is there, but the Kent has sailed.
July 31.
Hull.
106. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. The Hampshire intends for sea to-morrow, and the Guernsey and four others ride in the road, the latter having taken in all her guns, anchors, and cables. The seamen are not at all pleased that peace is concluded with Holland, and rather than we should have it on dishonourable terms, would venture their lives and fortunes.
July 31.
Hull.
107. Col. Anth. Gilby to Williamson. The Hampshire and Oxford are gone to sea, in hopes of some booty before the cessation, and four more intend the same thing. The peace is generally very acceptable, yet some begin already to declare their suspicion that it is not an honourable one; it is impossible to satisfy disaffected people, of whom there are too many.
July 31.
Falmouth.
108. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. News having arrived that 60 or 70 Dutch men-of-war appeared before Plymouth, Lord Arundel sent an express to call out several companies in Falmouth and Penzance, but by letters this post, they have been stopped till further orders.
July 31.
Falmouth.
109. Thos. Holden to Williamson. To the same effect as the preceding, and his letter to Hickes of the 28th instant. [1½ pages.]
July 31.
Yarmouth.
110. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Sir John Holland's regiment has left Yarmouth, and only Lord Townshend's volunteers remain. Desires to have the hoy for the amount she shall be appraised at. Laid out some money in fitting her with things wanted, which must lie by him if he do not have her.
July 31. 111. Examination of — Bollard and his wife. Sometimes goes to his own parish church, but neither of them have received the sacrament of late. Never had meetings at their house, nor heard of any at Mr. Wells', nor of any intended fire; but that since the great fire, a certain person repeated that one in the country said they would like Frenchmen better, when there was never a house standing between London Bridge and Westminster. Marg. Compton, his maid, not carrying herself well in his service, had liberty to leave; the note spoken of by her was only the name of a book delivered to them by a person they will produce.
July 31.
Deal.
112. Ri. Watts to Williamson. Sir [John] Coventry went on board, saluted with 11 guns by Governor Titus from Deal Castle, and answered by the Dutch ship. All true hearts rejoice at peace, and letters from London say His Majesty told the Parliament an honourable peace was signed, and that the articles should suddenly be in print.
July 31.
Strand.
113. Ri. Ellsworth to Williamson. Is able to verify his former hints about Sir John Knight; for as the statute forbids any officer of Customs to be a merchant, as lying under temptation to deceive the King of his Customs, so if Sir John holds shares with the buyers of His Majesty's prizes, which he will not deny that he does, there is great suspicion that the appraisements will be too low. Begs not to be named as informant against him, or would be mortally hated and mistrusted, and incapable of doing further service. Will report what passes in Bristol. His service to the Court being gratis, he begs he may not be dubbed an informer, but is willing to become a witness if summoned.
July 31. Commission for Wm. Gower to be ensign to Sir Fras. Cobb's company in Hull. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 177.]
July 31. Warrant for reprieve of [Wm.] Leving, if found guilty only of felony. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 530.]
July 31. Warrant to the Principal Commissioners of Prizes to order the Commissioners at Plymouth to deliver the ship St. Mary of Lisle, laden with wines for the King's use, to Jo. English, merchant. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 530.]
July ? 114. Petition of Charles Earl of Carlisle and Wm. Lord Widdrington to the King, for a warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to allow them to purchase one or two prize ships, wherewith they will bring up timber and plank, to be offered first for sale to the Navy Comrs.
July 31. Warrant for the Earl of Carlisle to have the prize ship Charity of Amsterdam, lying at Newcastle. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 531.]
July 31. Order for a warrant to pay 40,000l., to be issued from time to time by way of reward to persons who have furnished or procured loans to the King, during the present war with the Dutch, so that the proportion do not exceed four per cent, in addition to the six per cent. interest. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 531–2.]
[July 31.] 115. Draft of the above. [2½ sheets.]
[July 31.] 116. Warrant to pay to Wm. Avery 10,000l., in repayment of that sum lent by the city of London towards the fortifications at Sheerness.
July 31. Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 532.]
July 31.
Bristol.
117. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Asks an order to supply the Pearl with a pinnace. Hopes compliance with the bill upon Sir Thos. Langton. Could not agree as to the freight for the iron, and has referred it to them, but formerly paid 20s. per ton. [Adm. Paper.] Enclosing,
117. i. ii. Two bills of lading for four tons and upwards of iron ware, shipped by Daniel Furzer at Bristol, on board the John of Hastings, Thos. Hide, master, for London. Bristol, July 31, 1667.
July 31.
St. James's
118. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Hopes the shipwright at Kinsale will have remedy by Sir Jer. Smith's arrival there. Has ordered Sir Jeremy, by His Majesty and his Royal Highness's commands, to let him have deals and other goods from the Norway prizes upon reasonable valuation, in part payment of moneys due to him, if his bills are not sold, but can be delivered to the King's use. The exorbitant demands of the officers may proceed from the negligence of the commanders, but cannot from ignorance. Wiltshire of the Antelope, having been master of the Milford, and Beare of the Richmond, boatswain of the Princess, cannot but understand the matter. Will join the Board in any complaint of this kind, and endeavour to rectify it; but men will endeavour to be like one another when ease invites, and neither hazard nor loss deters; therefore whilst some commanders let inferiors make unreasonable but profitable demands, the rest will be like them in complying with their officers, and in that be like gentlemen, as the gentlemen are like seamen, by being captains of ships; unless the whole mend together, has no great hopes but men will do what is easiest to themselves, most complaisant to those they live with, and most in fashion. Knows this sounds like the character which is given of him, of a man partial to the tarpaulins, but thinks he is in the right. The likeliest way of preserving the stores at Kinsale is to direct Sir Jer. Smith to question the commanders of the Antelope and Richmond for letting such demands pass their hands, and also for the future to look over the demands before supplied. Has always found Sir Thos. Allin and Sir Jer. Smith the most desirous of any commanders in the fleet, to husband the King's expenses and preserve discipline. [Adm. Paper, 3 pages.]
[July.] 119. Petition of John Butler, late prebendary of Cork, now chaplain in extraordinary to the King, for the vacant deanery of Ely or Bristol; left Ireland for his health, and became chaplain to Prince Rupert, with promise of being provided for.
July ? 120. Petition of Capt. Bernard Philipson to the King, for relief. Was a captain in Holland 23 years, on pension of 50l. besides his command, till on the proclamation a year ago last June, he deserted, and brought with him 83 able seamen, but they were taken by a Dutch privateer, and sent to prison. On his release, presented himself to the Duke, who promised him a command. The Dutch have banished his wife and imprisoned his son.
July ? 121. Petition of Col. Alexander Standish of Standish to the King, for such profit of the St. Francis, a French frigate laden with brandy and wines, taken by Capt. Wm. Browne in a private man-of-war, as shall be adjudged to belong to His Majesty by the Admiralty Court; judgment is referred to that court, because the ship was taken before war was proclaimed against the French. Annexing,
121. i. Proceedings in the Court of Admiralty, 15 February to 26 July 1666, relative to the examination into the right to the above ship, which is decreed to be sold; half the proceeds to go to Dan. Giles, the other half to remain in the hands of the Sub-Commissioners for Prizes till the case is decided.
[July.] 122. Petition of Wm. Goodman, prisoner in the King's Bench, Southwark, to Lord Arlington, for release, on good security, or for an order to the keeper to let him have the benefit of the rules of the prison. Was committed to the Gatehouse 11 months before, on his lordship's warrant, but removed by request of his creditors to King's Bench, where, by reason of the said warrant, he is kept close prisoner. Annexing,
122. i. Memorandum of his wishes, either that the Lord Chief Justice be requested to admit him to bail, or that he may be dismissed on security, or that Sir John Lenthall may be ordered to allow him the benefit of the rules of the prison.
July. 123. Memoranda from the Signet Books of warrants, grants, &c. passed during the month, the uncalendared portions of which are as follow:—
Grant to Sir Wm. Godolphin, secretary to the Spanish embassy, of 40s. a day allowance, and 200l. for his equipage.
Grant to Sir George Carteret, on surrender of the Earl of Anglesey, of the office of Vice-treasurer, Receiver-general, and Treasurer of War in Ireland.
Grant to Peter, son of Sir Allan Apsley, in reversion after Hen. Barker, of the office of Clerk of the Crown in Chancery.
Note that the Treasurer of the Navy has a warrant to pay all unpaid bills for Navy service, provided they be certified by three or more of the principal Navy Comrs.
Note of the King's power to alter the books in the Exchequer, by privy seal, which shall direct the vacating of the former privy seal, with order that the respective books be regulated accordingly.
Grant in reversion to Thomas, son of Sir Thos. Clifford, comptroller of the Household, of a tellership in the Exchequer; also of the reversion of the same office, after Clifford, to Thos. Vernon. [1¼ pages.]
July ? 124. Warrant to pay 11,295l. 9s. 9½d. from the privy seal of 27th November last, for completion of the fortifications at Sheerness. [Draft.]
July.
Whitehall.
125. Warrant for a bill of the following tenor. The King to the Treasury Comrs. and Treasurer and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer. Sir George Carteret, Bart., has surrendered the office of treasurer of the Navy, which has been granted to the Earl of Anglesey; but as it will conduce much to the service, and avoid the renewing of many letters patent, that the sums payable to Sir George be now paid to the Earl of Anglesey, they are authorized so to pay them, excepting sums due to Denis Gauden, about which further orders will be given. All assignments made by Sir George are to be duly paid. As Sir George has surrendered his office before June 13, when the 100,000l. appointed by Act of Parliament for eleven months' tax for the wages of officers and seamen came to be registered, it could not be done in his name, nor in that of the Earl of Anglesey, who then had no authority for payment of money. They are therefore to pay to the Earl of Anglesey the next 100,000l. on account of 1,277,500l. ordered for Sir George by privy seal of 20 February last, altering the day to July 13, on which the said Act was registered, and causing letters to be drawn on the said privy seal for 80,000l. for wages of officers and seamen, and registered in due course; also to pay to Denis Gauden 30,000l. in part payment of 425,833l. 6s. 8d. due for victualling the Navy, which sum was to be paid on July 15, but Sir George had resigned his office. [4 pages.]
July.
Whitehall.
126. Warrant [from Lord Arlington] for search to be made for Jermyn Austin, David Lumbey, Simon Butler, John Lacock, and John Dawson, who are to be brought before him.
July.
Whitehall.
127. Blank post warrant from Lord Arlington for a post horse and guide to and from London.
July.
Whitehall.
128. Pass from Lord Arlington for Pompeio Portio and Geo. Baptista Albin, Italians, with two servants, to embark for Flanders.
July.
Whitehall.
129. Warrant for a grant to John Hide of pardon for barretry, of which he was convicted at the Norfolk Quarter Sessions.
July. Warrant to pay to John Barker 1,020l., being so much furnished to the Earl of St. Alban's, for the King's service in France. [Docquet.]
July. Warrant for discharge to Col. Wm. Legg, lieutenant of the Ordnance, of 20,000l. royal aid money remaining in his hands, which sum he is to pay to Sir Stephen Fox. [Docquet.]
July. Grant to Fras. Topp of Tormarton, co. Gloucester, of the dignity of a Baronet. With discharge in the usual form. [Docquet.]
July. Warrant authorizing the Commissioners of the Treasury to execute the same powers as formerly belonged to the Lord Treasurer and Under-Treasurer, in appointing all receivers, solicitors, and collectors of royal and additional aid and poll money for the different counties, paying carriage, salaries, &c.; also ordering a house to be hired in London, and persons to be appointed to draw bills of exchange on the said receivers, for like sums paid in value, to avoid the detriment of trade, by transmission of such large sums in specie out of the country. [Docquet.]
July. Warrant authorizing the Earl of Anglesey, Navy Treasurer, to pay all bills for services, &c. belonging to the Navy; also allowing him such monies as he shall spend in marine causes, on bills certified under the hands of three or more Navy Coms. [Docquet.]
July ? 130. — to Sam. Cottington, merchant of London. Though the Haarlem Gazette pretends that Sir Jeremiah [Smith] has only taken 20 ships, yet the gazetteer's letters show they have little hope that more than 30 out of the 80 escaped. [Endorsed, seemingly by mistake, as received June 22.]
[July.] 131. Account of the King's bounty, out of prizes taken during the war, to 15 flag officers and commanders at sea named, from Nov. 1665 to June 1667. [2 pages.]
July ? 132. "A prophecy that was lately found written in a plate of brass in Folkston, in Kent:—
When Brittaine bold of Spanish race,
From Gallick sands shall land att Hyde,
Then let not Hyde thereat make mirth,
As if the day were his.
So true a head to King and nation
Was neare cut of by proclamacion;
Hee ne're shall in his clutches have him,
Then lett him looke to his fatt hide,
Merlyn's an asse if York can save him,
As old a towne as 'tis."
July. 133. Abstract of a petition by some Merchants, as to the release of madders brought in the Fisher, from Holland. Passes from the Duke of York have usually freed the goods as well as ships, until questioned by the Comptroller of the Customs, and no intimation was given to the undertakers that they should not import goods from Holland, and that it was not intended to surprise the laders. This was no maintenance of trade with Holland, as the goods laden in the Fisher were brought there by bilanders from Ostend, and belonged to English merchants. Their import is an advantage to the Customs, and the merchant has reason to import goods, in respect of the charge in procuring and sending prisoners thither, which otherwise would have been a great charge to the King, who gave liberty by proclamation for exporting goods. It is a mistake that nothing but deals and pantiles were to be brought over: the pass was general, and Sir Geo. Downing said that they might import anything but linen cloth. The ship was first laden with deals and pantiles, but an embargo being made, they were not suffered to be brought; notwithstanding this, the prisoners were sent overland, at their request and the petitioners' charge. The King has discharged several goods of French and Dutch merchants who had similar passes, and were employed in the same service, although none have sustained so great a charge, nor performed their duty more faithfully than the petitioners, and it will be very hard if His Majesty will not extend his favour as well to his natives as foreigners. When these few madders are discharged, the undertakers will lose 1,500l. by having the misfortune to be detained both in Holland and England; they waited two months, at a charge of 6l. a day, for more prisoners, but none came. Endorsed, "The madders." [1¼ pages.]
July. Lists sent by Morgan Lodge to Williamson, of King and merchants' ships in the Downs, the state of the wind, time of receipt, and dispatch of the mails, &c.:
No. Date. King's. Merchants'. Wind. Mails. Remarks.
Arrival. Dispatch
July.
134 2 1 S.W.
135 3 1 S.E. None. 6 P.M.
136 5 1 N.W. None. 5 P.M. 20 Dutch men-of-war have been off North Foreland, but are now out of sight.
137 6 1 S. None. 6 P.M.
138 7 1 S.W. None. 6 P.M. A Dutch man-of-war, which brought the ambassador, is in the Downs.
139 8 1 N.W. None. 5 P.M. The Dutch fleet anchored near the Goodwin Sands, but is now standing westward.
140 9 1 W. None. 6 P.M. The Dutch fleet is gone westward.
141 10 1 S. 5 P.M. 6 P.M.
142 11 1 S.E. 6 P.M. 7 P.M.
143 12 1 S.W. 6 P.M. 6½ P.M. The Dutch man-of-war has sailed with the ambassador.
144 14 1 N.E. None. 6 P.M.
145 17 1 N.E. None. 5 P.M.
146 18 1 N.E. Afternoon. 6 P.M.
147 19 1 N.E. 5 P.M. 7 P.M.
148 21 1 S.W. None. 5 P.M.
149 22 1 S.W. None. 6 P.M. The Dutch fleet is at the back of the Goodwin Sands.
150 23 1 N.E. None. 5 P.M.
151 25 1 S.E.
152 26 1 S.E. None. 5 P.M. The ship that brought our ambassador to Dover is in the Downs. Bells are ringing on report of a certain peace.
153 27 1 E. None. 5 P.M.
154 29 1 N.E. None. 5 P.M. The ship that brought the ambassador is still in the Downs.
155 30 1 S. 6 P.M. 6½ P.M.
156 31 1 S.W. None. 5 P.M. Last night, after Col. Titus had received Sir John Coventry with firing and other marks of joy, Sir John went aboard the Dutch ship that waited for him. Deal Castle and the ship exchanged salutes.