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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. |