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Sept. 12.
Ordnance Office. |
1. Edw. Sherburne and three other Ordnance Officers to the Navy
Comrs. Will write to their agent to take an account of and receive
the guns and ammunition at Hull, taken out of the prizes. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 12.
Deptford. |
2. John Cox to the Navy Comrs. Most of the fire-ships are there,
and have not yet been delivered to the owners. As the men are paid
off, they leave, and nobody is left to prevent damage and embezzlement, or to carry them up when, discharged. The ships have already
received damage, both there and at Woolwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 12.
Harwich. |
3. Ant. Deane to the Navy Comrs. Desires they will hasten
down the smith, who is with them in London for money; the platterer is much behind in his works on the new ship, which would
have been perfected if the men had not been taken off to refit the
fire-ships, and if they could have had a supply of ironwork. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 12.
Harwich. |
4. Comr. John Taylor to the Navy Comrs. Is sorry about the
delay of fire-ships and men. The old masters storm to have their
ships discharged, and the men say, "give us money or tickets."
Asks orders whether they are to have tickets, and if so, who is
to sign them. Is resolved to victual all the fire-ships' men on board
the West Friezland, and to discharge the fire-ships, unless forbidden.
Mr. Munke, the blockmaker, will go on with the new ship's works,
if they will give him hopes that the imprest bill of 100l. will be
paid ere long, and will grant him the same price for his wares as
they allow to others. It costs him money to come to London to
get his bills and money. There is no oakum in store, and three or
four ships have great need. Desires a supply of timber and iron,
or money to buy them, and wishes they had an account what iron
has been received, so that the smith's accounts were set straight.
Sent to the storekeeper about the account for fortifications, but he
cannot do it. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 12.
Chatham Dock. |
5. Ph. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Finds they are dissatisfied with
his arguments as to Mr. Lewsley not being subject to check.
Would hate as much as any man to do His Majesty wrong, and can
certify that his instrument has been faithful in the service, but having met with so many discouragements, he is very free, if they think
fit, to relinquish the employment. Several instruments belonging to
the clerk of the cheque do not attend their times of call, as Lord
Brouncker may ascertain at his coming to Chatham. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 12.
Deal. |
6. Wm. Jenvey to Williamson. Several vessels are riding there
bound for New England and France; 23 or 24 Virginia ships, a
fire-ship, and five Hollanders, besides 20 others, have come in, but
very few stayed. |
Sept. 12.
Rye. |
7. Capt. James Welsh to Williamson. Fifteen great ships, supposed
to be English merchant ships, have gone through the bay eastward.
A vessel having 250 quarters of wheat foundered in 24 fathoms of
water off Dungeness, through the storm, and her crew of four men
and a boy took to their boat, and came away before the wind for
Rye; but not knowing the place, she turned over upon the bar, and
two of the men only were saved. |
Sept. 12.
Harwich. |
8. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Truelove, Francis, and
Roebuck have gone to their stations betwixt Yarmouth and Tynemouth; coal ships for London pass daily, and some drop in there,
but as yet hold their coals very dear; viz. 27s. per chaldron. |
| Sept. 12. |
Warrant to the Lord Keeper to seal the ratifications of the
Treaty of Commerce with Spain, and the secret articles thereto
belonging. [Ent. Book 23, p. 549.] |
Sept. 12.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant of pardon to John Latimer, rector of Halton,
co. Bucks, for the manslaughter of Chris. Harper, his servant, who
was hurt by him through passionate and indiscreet correction, but
lived nine months after. [Ent. Book 25, p. 306.] |
| Sept. 13. |
9. Abra. Holmes, Jer. Hand, and Wm. Loddington, prisoners in
Windsor Castle, to Lord Arlington. Desire assistance towards procuring their freedom. Two of them were committed by his warrant,
as Sir Henry Bennet, in April 1664, and Jeremiah Hand by another
warrant from the same in 1665, but have never heard of any
particular crime objected against them. It would be tedious to give
him an account of their losses and sufferings by this long and
causeless imprisonment. |
Sept. 13.
Plymouth. |
10. John Clarke to Williamson. The merchants are providing
their ships to trade into all parts. No ships have arrived since his
last. |
| Sept. 13. |
11. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Sept. 13.
Newcastle. |
12. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Newcastle has the face of trade
again, all the laden ships having sailed, and above 100 being in the
harbour, ready to set sail when laden, and the wind fair. |
Sept. 13.
Margate. |
13. John Smith to Williamson. His Majesty's ship the Sorlings,
going through the Narrow, ran aground on the Woolpecker Sand,
and was lost; the men have forsaken her, she being full of water;
the captain has secured the pilot, Abraham Johnson of Deal, it being
his fault. |
Sept. 13.
Yarmouth. |
14. Rich. Bower to Williamson. The laden fleet from Newcastle
has been coming up these two days, and the Sweepstakes has come
to anchor there. The Roebuck, Truelove, and others have sailed
for the Thames. |
Sept. 13.
Hamsted Hall. |
15. Sir John Wyrley to Lord Keeper Bridgeman. Received papers
from his lordship about a conventicle or seditious meeting at Oldbury, co. Salop, held by—Frazer and his accomplices; waited on
Sir Rob. Holt, Warwickshire, upon the place, and he promised assistance to discover and punish the offenders, as do other honest gentleman near. Hopes, as justice of peace, by pursuing his lordship's most
useful instructions, to prevent any attempting the like boldness
there. |
Sept. 13.
Kinsale. |
16. Capt. Wm. Crispin to the Navy Comrs. Forbears sending an
account of the disposal of stores, Mr. Penn not having time to compare his accounts, because of his daily musters on board the fleet,
and his preparing books to be sent by the first squadron. The Ruby
was forced in by foul weather, and the captain's being dangerously
sick; also the Advice with the loss of her masts. Sir Rob. Holmes
has arrived with five ships named, and two prizes taken by a privateer
of his. Gives the names of 14 ships which remain cruising abroad.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 13.
Gravesend. |
17. Richard Elkin to the Navy Comrs. Sends accounts of men
mustered on board the respective ships named. Has delivered
the books into the office. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 13.
Chatham New dock. |
18. John Brooke to the Navy Comrs. The wrecks of the Royal
James and London set sail to day. Could not send them before for
want of pilots, as those to whom he sent the warrants flatly denied
coming about with them. Was constrained to send 33 ropemakers in
the ships, as the captains could spare but 60 men. Promised to bring
the ropemakers back, or to write to their Honours for money to bear
their charges. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 13.
Plymouth. |
19. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Sends an account of disbursements on ships, amounting to 81l. 18s. 2d., certified by Sir Thos.
Allin, who went hence yesterday for London. Will consult Sir
John Skelton touching an account for pilotage of ships under command of Rear-Admiral Kempthorne, wherein is something disputable about the ordnance. One of De Ruyter's long boats was
brought in by the Drake frigate, and seized by the Vice-Admiral.
It would be very useful in watering or weighing anchors. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 13.
London. |
20. Dinah Dunster to the Navy Comrs. Asks them to send
somebody to look after the Maybolt galliot, her husband the late
master being dead, and the mate and seamen sick. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 14.
Bury. |
21. Sir Thos. Harvey, [Navy Comr.,] to Sam. Pepys. Hears of the
great necessity there is for his coming to London, to pay off the
ships, and will be with him on Wednesday. It comes from a very
good hand, or could not have given credit to it, having had no such
advice from him, nor any of the Board. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 14.
Harwich. |
22. Comr. John Taylor to the Navy Comrs. Communicated their
proposals to Capt. Deane and four more of the chiefest in the
service whom they could trust; adding words to invite one another
to bring men to consent to what is desired. Knowing the tempers and wants of the men, all judge it not advisable even to
mention such a thing; the men are poor, most of them under press,
and owing half their wages or more for quarters, and if they go
away and their debts not paid, many of the townspeople will be
undone; scarce knows 10 men in the yard but are in great necessity, and never were the workmen in ship yards put off, without
their pay except upon ticket. Proposes that half be paid off, and
the others continued till they can pay them. If money be not
appointed in a few days, begs that command may be given by his
grace the Duke of Albemarle to the soldiers, to keep the peace of
the town, as a meeting is feared. One of the fire-ships' men
affronted the master attendant, who put him into the bilboes, but
all the rest would work no more till the delinquent was set
free; has put him out of diet and wages. Six more of the fireships are discharged, and the men victualled on board the West
Friezland till their pay is ordered. Hopes it will give no offence,
being an ease of charge. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Sept. 14.
Harwich. |
23. Comr. John Taylor to the Navy Comrs. Complains of difficulties in payment of 2,100l. for building the new ships, though
done with exceeding frugality. Has advanced 300l. of his own for
it, and cares not if he were tried by his enemies about it; if any of
the 1,100l. advanced were paid for anything but the ship, it was by
their orders. In disbursing 2,100l. impressed upon him, never gained
1s. himself, but contracted a great deal of trouble and charge. Begs
justice from the Board to cause the account to pass, or show what
must be altered to effect it. Another 1,100l. imprest bill lies in
Thos. Wilson's hands, and 125l. is wanting to satisfy men who are
yet unpaid. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Sept. 14.
Kinsale. |
24. Abra. Parker to [Pepys.] Sends muster books of several
ships. Has mustered others but can get no perfect books from the
pursers. Gives account of his proceedings with regard to the books
and mustering. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 14.
Westminster. |
25. Warrant to Lord Robartes, keeper of the privy seal, to issue
a privy seal letter as follows: The King to the Officers of Exchequer
and Secretaries of State. Has granted the office of Postmaster
General to Lord Arlington for a term of years, all the rents of which
office, except 5,382l. 10s., are settled on the Duke of York by Act of
Parliament. Many letters are ordered to be carried free, but as
Lord Arlington should not lose thereby, the two Principal Secretaries
of State are to examine all demands made for allowances thereon,
and certify the same to the Treasury, which said sums shall be
allowed, and tallies given for their payment accordingly. |
| Sept. 14. |
Reference to the Navy Comrs. on the petition of Thos. White,
agent at Dover, for his arrears of 922l. 8s. [Ent. Book 18, p. 260.] |
| Sept. 14. |
Reference renewed to the Attorney or Solicitor General on the
petition of Sir Edw. Savage for renewal of his former order of
reference for making out his title to the wardenship of the Fleet;
the King wishing to gratify the petitioner's ancient loyalty and
services. [Ent. Book 18, p. 260.] |
| Sept. 14. |
The King to the University of Cambridge. Recommends Wm.
Wells, M.A., of Queen's College, for his D.D. degree, with the
seniority belonging to his standing, without his performing the usual
exercises. [Ent. Book 19, p. 65.] |
| Sept. 14. |
Commission for—Churchill to be Ensign to the King's own
company in Col. Russell's regiment. Minute. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 179.] |
| Sept. 14. |
Commission to Peregrin Bertie to be Lieutenant to Lord Hawley.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 179.] |
| Sept. 14. |
Privy seal for payment to the privy purse of 448l., being fines
for leasing the manor of East Moulsey, co. Surrey, Hampton Ferry;
and for fishing in Cobham River. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 549.] |
Sept. 14.
Whitehall. |
26. Warrant to the Farmers of Customs to permit Arnold Beake,
merchant, to import 300 tuns of Canary wine, the late proclamation
against import of the said wines notwithstanding. |
| [Sept. 14.] |
27. Minute of the above. |
| Sept. 14. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 249.] |
Sept. 14.
Minehead. |
28. John Maurice to Williamson. A small bark of Swansea,
laden with coal, was cast away to the westward of Minehead through
the great storm, but the men were saved. Wants a copy of the
articles of peace as soon as printed, to check the false reports of
ill-minded people. Nearly a dozen barks have sailed to Ireland and
returned since the peace, and suffered little or no loss by the
storm. |
Sept. 14.
Harwich. |
29. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Desires him to think of
his proposals about the packet boats, and not forget Virginia. Laden
and light colliers have been sailing to the north and south these two
or three days. A Hull man with lead, &c., was cast away upon the
Whitaker, but a fisherman saved all the company, and brought them
into Harwich. |
Sept. 14.
Navy Office. |
30. Lord Brouncker to Williamson. Desires his assistance in
procuring Capt. Pett's widow an old ship, for which she has petitioned
the King. Asks him to dine with Mat. Wren and himself to-morrow
in Bow Street. |
| Sept. ? |
31. Petition of Frances, widow of Phineas Pett, slain in the
Tiger, May 2, 1666, to the King, for gift of one of the old vessels
lately sunk at Woolwich. Her husband left her in debt; has 380l.
due to her on a broad seal of the late King, but would not have
troubled His Majesty except for her distress since the death of her
husband. |
| Sept. ? |
32. Petition of Frances Pett to the King. To the same effect. |
Sept. 14.
Scarborough Castle. |
33. Ensign Peter Hawkins to Lord Arlington. Having received
his letter touching prisoners, sends a copy of the warrant of commitment of Colonel Berry, who is the only prisoner in that place. |
| Sept. ? |
34. Return of prisoners in custody in the Gatehouse, Windsor, or
the Tower, for treason, sedition, or being present at unlawful meetings. Endorsed "Delivery of prisoners, 1667." [3 pages.] |
| Sept. ? |
35. Return of the prisoners in several castles, &c., for speaking
dangerous words or for treasonable designs, including John Joplin,
Hardcastle, a Nonconformist minister, Danvers, alias Villiers, &c.
[2 pages.] |
| Sept. 14. |
36. Memorandum by Col. John Strode, that he has no prisoner
at Dover Castle but Mr. Titchborne, who was one of the late King's
judges. |
Sept. 14.
Berwick. |
37. William Lord Widdrington to Lord Arlington. Has no
prisoners of state in his custody, nor ever had any but Titchborne
and Henry Martin, who were long since commanded from him;
where they are now he knows not. |
Sept. 15.
Falmouth. |
38. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. A Genoese vessel has arrived
from London, laden with lead, and bound for Genoa, having many
passengers for Tangiers; also a French man-of-war with salt to sell
in that port. Wants the articles of peace; will return their cost by
the next post. |
Sept. 15.
Portsmouth. |
39. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. The barrenness of news is
the reason of his silence. |
Sept. 15.
Berwick. |
40. M. Scott to Williamson. Every one there endeavours to
advance trade. The Scotch capers and their owners quarrel about
sharing what they have got. The lawyers will get money by their
contentions. |
Sept. 15.
The Gift, Milford Harbour. |
41. Capt. J. Fletcher to the Navy Comrs. Came in there from
Bristol on the 13th, and desires their commands. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 15. |
42. M. Wren [secretary to the Duke of York], to the Navy Comrs.
Desires them to victual the Reserve, which is appointed to fetch
Sir Robert Southwell from Lisbon, about the 1st of October, and
give notice to any merchants bound that way that she has directions to convoy them. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 16.
The Harp, Bristol. |
43. Capt. Robert Hooper to the Navy Comrs. Shall be ready
to sail the end of the week. Will obey the orders of the Duke of
Ormond, and return to Dublin unless they contradict. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 16.
Woolwich. |
44. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Has received with the
rest of the officers, their letter, grounded upon one from his Royal
Highness and some of the Lords of the Council, exciting them to
lend money for paying off the fleet, upon the security of the 11
months' tax, which security and interest none can except against.
Would be ready to do so, but is likely to lose 500l. and odd of
Navy debts, for timber served to Deptford and Woolwich in 1658
and 1659, by long waiting for his salary, and by illness, which has
cost him 60l. His salary is so mean that, if duly paid, it will
scarcely find his family in meat and drink. In the 20 years he has
served in that place, has been forced to spend part of the small fortune
he had with his wife, to maintain 11 children, and is some score
pounds in debt, begotten neither by ill husbandry nor high living.
[Damaged. Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 16.
Woolwich. |
45. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Asks for a supply of
deals for the Monmouth, those received from Deptford not being
sufficient; also for timber, tar, and treenails from Mr. Hulbert of
Horsleydown, and some elm from Mr. Abbott, as soon as money is
got. Purposes to launch the Ruby next spring tide, and to bring
in the Monmouth in her room. [Damaged. Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 16. |
46. Bill of lading for 69 casks of pitch and rosin shipped at King
Road near Bristol, on board the John of Hastings, Thos. Hide
master, by John Knight, jun., for Portsmouth. Bristol, June 1, 1667.
Endorsed with a note by Comr. Middleton, that in consideration of
their being transported forward to London, he has agreed with the
master for 10s. per ton more than is expressed in the bill. 16 Sept.
1667. [Printed form, filled up. Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 16. |
47. Viscount Mordaunt to Lord [Arlington]. The prisoners in
the castle are all strangers to him, so can say nothing of them, but
by common fame. Only desires to be rid of them, especially the
late King's judges, who have had much resort to them lately
Encloses, |
47. i. Names of six prisoners remaining in Windsor Castle,
viz., Abraham Holmes, John Mason, Wm. Luddington,
Wm. Heveningham, Hen. Martin, and Capt. Hand, with
particulars of the dates and causes of their commitment.
Sept. 13, 1667. |
Sept. 16.
Edenhall. |
48. Sir Philip Musgrave to [Williamson]. Had a command from
Lord Arlington to send up copies of the orders by which any
prisoner in Carlisle garrison stood committed; but there being only
one order, which is at Carlisle, cannot send it; it is a general order from
the Duke of Albemarle, for the safe keeping of Elton, a lieutenant
in the time of the Usurpation, to Mason, who was lately rescued
in Yorkshire. Elton is an Anabaptist, a stubborn, ill-principled
man, with nothing to maintain himself; therefore wishes him a
quick remove. |
| Sept. 16. |
49. J. G. to Samuel Cottington, merchant of London. Has not
received anything from him for three weeks. Any failure on his
own part has not resulted from neglect, and therefore desires he
will let him know what he has to trust to. [Endorsed by Williamson, Sept. 16.] |
Sept. 16.
Swansea. |
50. John Man to Williamson. All is quiet and peaceable there. |
Sept. 16.
Reading. |
51. Ann Pocock to Williamson. Reminds him of his promise to
put her brother Hauker in some employment; it will be doing her
sister a great kindness. |
Sept. 16.
Truro. |
52. Hugh Acland to Williamson. A Dutchman, arrived by a
small vessel from Bourdeaux, says that before they left there two
months since, they had certain news of Sir John Harman being at
St. Christopher, with seven men-of-war and one fire-ship; that
he had an encounter with 20 French men-of-war and merchantmen,
of which he took and burnt 17, and that the other three escaped;
but that he sent after and blew them up, and then went to meet
some other vessels which were to join with him, and fall upon the
Island of St. Christopher, which he believes is reduced to the English
before this. |
Sept. 16.
West Cowes. |
53. John Lysle to Williamson. The John of London has arrived
from Gambia, in Africa, laden with reed, wood, wax, and elephants'
teeth for the Royal Company; she reports that two Dutch ships fired
our factory of Seriloe, in the Island of Tasso, but were beaten off
by our forces with considerable loss, and that the company's negroes
in the Island in Gambia rebelled against their English masters, and
possessed themselves of the island, but were defeated; that in this
rebellion, 31 or 32 English were slain, and about 40 negroes, the rest of
whom ran away. If it had not been for this rebellion, the ship
would have been home long since. |
Sept. 16.
Deal. |
54. Wm. Jenvey to Williamson. The Yarmouth and Drake
frigates, with several other ships named, are riding in the Downs,
some bound for New England and other places. The Enden has
come in, having bilged herself upon her own anchor. Some other
ships are there, bound for France. |
Sept. 17.
Chapter House, Lincoln. |
55. Dr. Michael Honeywood, dean, and the Chapter of Lincoln, to the
King. Acknowledge receipt of his congé d'élire of Sept. 4, quoted,
granting them leave to elect a bishop to the see, void by promotion
of Benj. Laney to the bishopric of Ely; also his letter recommending
Dr. Wm. Fuller, Bishop of Limerick, as bishop; signify their election
of the said bishop. [Latin.] |
Sept. 17.
Newcastle. |
56. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. Hears that Mr. Swan is
settled in his employment, but he must order his business better, as
there are many complaints of his servants. Ships are continually
coming in and going out, and there are upwards of 100 in the
harbour. |
Sept. 17.
Harwich. |
57. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. One hundred or more
colliers have turned into Harwich water, from fear of a storm, and
dare not stir without very fair weather, they having out of their
greediness so overloaded their ships. |
Sept. 17.
Sunderland. |
58. Ben. Francis to Williamson. Perceives by the last Gazette
that he has been informed of a great fleet of small ships being there.
There are not above 30 sail in the harbour, and three small French
sloops, which have come to load coals. |
Sept. 17.
Dover. |
59. Dr. Wm. Allestree to Williamson. Could he believe the
success of his future travels would only be answerable to the unfortunateness of their beginning, should desist from further progress, and
now that he is forced into England, content himself with the happiness of the country rather than, with danger and trouble, seek
misery abroad. From the beginning of his journey, has been entertained with nothing but misfortunes and disturbance, and at last
has been driven in there by violent storms; notwithstanding is
resolved to prosecute his intentions, and with the first fair wind go
on for France, from whence he will inform him where he is. |
Sept. 17.
Walsall. |
60. Sir John Wyrley and J. Vernon to Lord Keeper Bridgeman.
There are several conjectures as to the number of persons who were
assembled [see Sept. 13.] Some came as lookers on; some as delighted
with novelty; some as conventiclers: these last were disappointed,
expecting a different opinion and discourse to that they had. Cannot
discover any inclination towards disturbance, though the preacher's
rambling discourse savoured of it, and may draw a suspicion that
many more were of his mind. Will acquaint Lord Windsor with
their proceedings. Enclose, |
|
60. i. Examination of Rob. Girdler, senr. and jun., of Wm.
Ebb, and two others, of Walsall, and of Rich. Fisher, sen.
and jun., and Hen. Free, sen. and jun., of West Bromwich.
They were at Oldbury Chapel, Shropshire, September 1st,
in the afternoon, the assembly being variously stated at
from 300 to 1,000, some of whom stood outside, the
chapel being so full. The preacher, supposed to be one
Worden, preached from "Thy kingdom come," exhorting
the saints to pray for the coming of Christ in glory, to
reward all working and suffering saints. Lord Windsor's
soldiers came and attempted to take him, but he slipped
away and escaped among the crowd. He passed through
Birmingham the beginning of the next week, and said
that he was ordained by a bishop, and preached on his
authority. [3½
pages.] Sept. 14, 15, and 17, 1667. |
| Sept. 17. |
61. Sir John Wolstenholme and Sir John Shaw to the Council.
Have considered the dispensations of the Act of Navigation, and
send their queries thereon. Annexing, |
|
61. i. Extract from the Act of Navigation, ordering the goods
of Asia, Africa, and America to be imported from the
place of growth or manufacture, in English ships only,
except the productions of Russia or Turkey, which may
be imported in their own ships as well; also from the
Act for prevention of frauds, ordering no wines but
Rhenish, and no spices, tobacco, pitch, tar, timber, &c., to
be imported from the Netherlands or Germany. With
account of partial dispensations therefrom, granted
March 22 and October 25, 1665, and observations and
queries thereon, which are replied to in marginal notes.
[2 pages.] |
Sept. 17.
Chatham. |
62. John Brooke to the Navy Comrs. Knows not anything that
the pilots can allege to clear themselves, as both have taken charge
of many of the best ships in the Navy. Thinks it a slighting of the
service if pilots cannot he found for ships. One of these, Robert
Samson of Stroud, went for Newcastle on the 15th, and Thomas
Streaton the other remains at home. The James and London went
out on Sunday last, and the Golden Hand came in. They have got
up the major part of the chain moorings, and work daily, as weather
and the small number of men will permit. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 17.
Dieppe. |
63. Peter Crucifix to the Navy Comrs. As there is peace
between France and England, desires to continue trading with
them as before the war. Has sold them cable yarn, and on their
stating their price, will send a sample of eight tons, if there be but
a very small profit. Got nothing by what he sold them for 36s. per
cwt., and it is dearer now. Will deliver it to Mr. White at Dover
or at London, clear of all charges, as heretofore. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 17.
Portsmouth. |
64. Hugh Salesbury to Sir Wm. Ratten. Has been elected mayor
for the ensuing year by the corporation, although he has been
very sick with a fever, and has endeavoured to prevent it. Asks
directions, his employment forbidding that office. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 17. |
65. Certificate by Jno. Cox, J. Uthwat, and Jonas Shish, that
William Williamson, late commander of one of the smacks attending
Sir Edward Spragg's fleet, is a fit person to command a galliot hoy
[Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 17.
Harwich. |
66. Comr. John Taylor to the Navy Comrs. Desires nothing
done to the storekeeper's detriment. Knows not what they have
done, but he is now such a man as he would have had him, if it will
continue. Spoke with the commanders and men of the fire-ships, as
to the proposal for their payment, and they are unanimous to have
the money at Harwich, as it will cost half coming in and going for it,
and they are all volunteers dwelling about there. Has required the
clerk of the cheque to perfect the books, and transmit the total of
each ship, but they are both in the dark as to six particulars mentioned. Will send the books for 13 ships by the next post; they
will amount to 1,200l., whereof 200l. has been paid by advance. It
would be a great advantage to pay off one half of the yard, and
discharge them when they pay off the fire-ships. Is almost out of
employment for them, and the townspeople tremble to hear of
ticketing the men. Several of them have entered the colliers, thus
saving the King their victuals, and left letters of attorney for their
wages. [Adm. Paper, 1¼
pages.] |
Sept. 17.
Harwich. |
67. Certificate by Comr. John Taylor, Ant. Deane, and John
Gregory, that the Blessing of Harwich was hired and fitted for a
fire-ship June 15, and was discharged Sept. 8. With note that a bill
was passed for 1,568l. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 17. |
68. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Sends a document
just come to hand. If they make right use of it for checking the
books of the ships therein mentioned on their return, it will prove
a great husbandry of treasure. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 17.
Broad Street. |
69. Sir Wm. Penn to Sam. Pepys. Asks for the heads of the
orders for paying off ships, to refresh his memory. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 17.
Broad Street. |
70. Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. Asks for directions concerning the West Friezland, or she will not be paid. A lieutenant
and other officers are not allowed in the fire or guard ships, and her
men exceed not 22. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 18.
Yarmouth. |
71. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. They gave him a bill of
imprest for 500l., more than nine months since, for disbursements for
stores delivered at Harwich; has 676l. owing for pitch and tar,
and the total amount 1,193l. 16s.; hopes they will put him in
the way to receive satisfaction, having disbursed more than the
500l. since December last. The peace has restored commerce with
Holland. The gentlemen of whom he bought the cordage for them
will furnish any quantity, at the former price of 39s. 6d. per cwt.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 18.
Chatham. |
72. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. As the master calker has
more men than he can employ, all the pressed calkers and their
servants can be spared. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 18.
Chatham Dock. |
73. Ph. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Can spare all the pressed
calkers. It will be necessary to discharge the pressed shipwrights,
unless there is a supply of stores for carrying on the works of the
new ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 18.
Wapping. |
74. William Wood to the Navy Comrs. Asks that the Cat fireship may be brought thither, as the means of his gaining his rights.
She was taken from him in May 1666, and carried into Holland,
and coming back from Norway, was retaken and made into a fire-ship;
she is now to be sold in Ireland. Richard Boyle has a ship restored
to him for salvage, which was retaken lately when the Dutch were
in the Hope. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Warrant to the Master of the Wardrobe, for half-yearly livery of
23l. 8s. 2d., to Rich Stevens, page of the bedchamber to the Queen,
in place of John Carleton, deceased. [Docquet.] |
| [Sept. 18.] |
Similar docquet, not duplicate. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 18.
Bristol. |
75. Ja. Baskerville to James Hickes. The city is healthful and
peaceable. The late proceedings of His Majesty and Council against
Popery have purchased a greater security from those prejudicial in
their principles to his government, which is a kindness more than
common from that sort of people. |
| Sept. 18. |
76. James Hickes to — Johnson. Directed the packet to
James Baskerville, his correspondent in Bristol, who has not had
above two letters, though ordered to be written to every post, and
to have the Gazettes sent. |
Sept. 18.
Yarmouth. |
77. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Sixty or seventy sail of colliers
have passed through for London, and every day some turn up with
the flood tides, and so ply the coal trade that within five or six
weeks, coals will be a drug. The Dutch scoots which formerly brought
in their fresh herrings, and came over for that purpose, are prohibited by the Act for Irish cattle, which they concluded was made
void by the articles of peace. At present they sell their herrings to
the Dutch yagers that came out with them, as our yagers do from
this coast to London. The weather being bad at sea, two of the
yagers came into the haven, with several of their scoots of which
they bought their herrings; but in delivering of them, Peter Barrett,
searcher for the customs, seized all the vessels and fish, made sale of
the latter, and detained the former. Upon this the Dutch had a
meeting, and hearing of a Dutch ambassador come to London, drew
up a writing to make their grievances known to him. The act of the
searcher is generally condemned, as well as the prohibition, as being
prejudicial to the town. When that Act was sent down to Yarmouth
for consideration and amendment, instead of being brought into
the Assembly, it was privately kept by those to whom it was sent,
and then returned and passed. By the late changing of officers,
the people take upon themselves to condemn all about Court except
the Duke of Albemarle, about whom they inquire much, and if
they hear nothing of him, think it is not well with him. They
flatter themselves with strange things to be done by the Parliament
at their sitting. Prays that God will unite their hearts to their
sovereign, that the expectations of the wicked may be frustrated,
and some course taken for bridling the tongues of the multitude,
who put the worst construction on all they understand not.
[1½
pages.] |
Sept. 18.
Pembroke. |
78. Jo. Powell to Williamson. The Gift frigate, Capt. Fletcher
commander, has arrived. |
Sept. 18.
Pembroke. |
79. John Powell to James Hickes. To the same effect as the
preceding. |
| Sept. ? |
80, 81. Account of the difference between Lord Gerard and Sir
Stephen Fox, relative to the distribution of 2,291l. 16s. 10d., part
of the money for paying the guard. Two papers. |
Sept. 18.
Whitehall. |
82. Order in Council—on the dispute between Lord Gerard, captain
of the Horse Guards, and Sir Stephen Fox, Paymaster of the Forces,
about 2,291l. 16s. received by Wm. Carr,—that the case be referred
to a trial in the Exchequer by a special jury, or by nisi prius in a
feigned action; meanwhile that Lord Gerard and Sir Stephen jointly
provide the sum, to be put into Sir Stephen's hand for the use of
the said troop, as was formerly done; the payment to be made in
presence of Sir Stephen, and what remains after payment of the
troop from May 11 to Aug. 3, 1667, to be equally divided between
them. Also that within seven days from payment of the troop, each
deposit a moiety of what is paid, or security therefor, in the hands
of the Lord Privy Seal, who will pay the money or deliver the
security, as the verdict shall go; Baron Turner to settle any further
differences. [1½
pages.] |
Sept. 19.
Carlisle. |
83. Sir Phil. Musgrave to Lord Arlington. Has sent a copy of
the Lord General's order for securing Elton, the only prisoner in
that garrison. Thanks for his speedy signification of His Majesty's
pleasure that he attend the meeting of Parliament, which he will
make all possible haste to do. |
Sept. 19.
Whitehall. |
Warrant from Lord Arlington to Sir George Carteret to prepare
the accounts of the Navy for examination, from the beginning of the
war to the present time, that when called for, they may be found
complete, and void of exception. [Ent. Book 23, p. 550.] |
| Sept. 19. |
Like warrant to Lord Ashley, for money raised from prizes since
the beginning of the war. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 550.] |
| Sept. 19. |
Like warrant to the Commissioners of the Ordnance Office.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 550.] |
| Sept. 19. |
Like warrant to Sir Stephen Fox, for the accounts of the militia
tax in three several years, consigned to him by the King's orders.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 550.] |
| Sept. 19. |
Like warrant to the Treasury Comrs. for accounts of moneys
raised on the 24,000,00l. and 1,250,000l., the poll bill and 11 months'
tax, assigned for carrying on the war. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 550.] |
| Sept. 19 ? |
84. Account of moneys issued from the King's own treasure towards
the expense of the war, chiefly in preparations, before Sept. 1664;
total, 1,620,636l., to which should be added 600,000l. loss by the
sinking of the revenue during the war, 800,000l. expense in stores,
preparatory to it, and 1,100,000l. Navy debt at the end of the war.
[2½
pages.] |
Sept. 19.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Governor and Company of the New River.
Requests them to appoint John Green, who married the eldest
daughter of Sir Wm. Myddleton, late Governor of the company,
and son of Sir Hugh Myddleton, chief actor in that great work, to
the office of clerk of the company, void by the death of Geo. Hardwick, he having been serviceable in several works wherein he has
been employed by the company. [Ent. Book 25, p. 31.] |
Sept. 19.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Master and Fellows of Queen's College, Cambridge. The majority of them having petitioned for a royal
command to admit Dr. Wm. Wells, archdeacon of Colchester, as master
of the said college, in order to avoid great disturbance which is
feared from an election according to statute, requests their admission
of Dr. Wells accordingly. [Ent. Book 27, p. 126.] |
| Sept. ? |
85. Petition of the Inhabitants of Little Yarmouth to the King,
for letters patent to incorporate them with Great Yarmouth, according to a proviso in the late Act of Parliament. |
| Sept. 19. |
86. Declaration by the Bailiffs, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Great
Yarmouth, of their consent that Little Yarmouth shall be united to
their corporation, according to Act of Parliament of 1664, which
contains a proviso of avoidance, unless Little Yarmouth takes out a
patent of incorporation at its own cost, within six months of the
consent of Great Yarmouth signified thereto. Also appointment of
Hen. Colman, Bernard Melling, and Thos. Godfrey to give notice of
the said consent to the inhabitants of Little Yarmouth. |
Sept. 19.
Swansea. |
87. John Man to Williamson. Has nothing to impart. |
Sept. 19.
Letter Office. |
88. A. Ellis to Williamson. Sends letters which came by the
Dover mail, under cover from Capt. Jemmett. The Flanders mail
landing at Margate, they were sent to Jemmett at Dover, so that
they have lost much time by their address. |
Sept. 19.
Carlisle. |
89. Capt. Chr. Musgrave to Williamson. Orders are received for
disbanding his own and Sir Edward Musgrave's companies, and supplying their places out of his Royal Highness's or Col. Sydney's
regiments, which will be done next week. Thinks time lost that is
not spent in the King's service. Trusts when an employment offers,
he will intercede with His Majesty for him, a poor younger brother.
Report says the Catholics are to be reduced, which if true, may
occasion some alteration in those two regiments. Intends to wait
on him at the Parliament. |
Sept. 19.
Carlisle. |
90. Sir Philip Musgrave to [Williamson]. The disbanding of Sir
Edward Musgrave's and his son Chit's companies may probably retard
him a few days from attendance at the meeting of Parliament;
shall hasten with what speed His Majesty's affairs in the garrison
will allow. Requests his influence if Capt. Wharton solicits a commission for Mr. Hawling to be chief gunner. |
Sept. 19.
Harwich. |
91. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Dutch packet boat has
arrived from Holland, having Lady Arlington's brother aboard, also
another from the Brill with several French gentlemen, who went for
London. The colliers are yet there, expecting a fair wind to carry
them into the Thames. |
Sept. 19.
Mr. Marlow's. |
92. James Whiston to Sam. Pepys. Desires his fiat, unless he
intends his total ruin. Has twice petitioned for release and audience,
or dispatch of his accounts. Is rendered incapable of employment,
beside the great charge of his confinement and loss of time. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 19.
Deptford. |
93. Thos. Harper to the Navy Comrs. Gives an account of stores
delivered to six merchant ships, and three hired smacks named.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
93. i., ii. Notes of ships, and their masters, ready rigged and
ballasted, with the places where they lie, their entry,
number of men, &c. |
Sept. 19.
Harwich. |
94. John Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Has made an account
of the charge of each fire-ship and ship sunk, according to the
books given by the commanders. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
94. i. Account of wages due to men belonging to 13 fire-ships
and several sunk ships, between 13th June and 22nd
September 1667, amounting to 1,227l. 14s. 4½
d. |
| Sept. 19. |
95. Capt. Robert Clark to the Navy Comrs. Neither hoy nor
lighter has yet come down to take out the provisions of the Monmouth, to lighten her for going into the dock; shall lose the spring
tide for want of them, if they do not come down to-day. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 20.
Chatham. |
96. Ja. Norman, Clerk of the Survey, to the Navy Comrs. Mr.
Holt died this morning. Asks for his vacant situation as storekeeper of Chatham. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 20. |
97. M. Wren to the Navy Comrs. Wants them to give directions for supplying the Portland with provisions. Has stayed the
Roe Kitchen till to-morrow, because she is promised to the gentleman who takes care of the Queen-Mother's goods; shall know by
that time whether he be satisfied with her, or desire some other.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
97. i. Sir Thos. Teddeman to Matthew Wren. Asks him to
ascertain from the Navy Comrs. how he shall dispose of
the fire-ships and their men, having written twice but
received no answer. Dover, Sept. 18, 1667. |
Sept. 20.
Plymouth. |
98. John Clarke to Williamson. The Morlaix, St. Malo, and
other ships wait for a fair wind. The Sorlings has come in from
cruizing abroad. |
| Sept. 20. |
99. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Sept. 20.
Newcastle. |
100. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The wind keeping south,
ships come in every tide; there are now 150 ready laden, which
will sail with the first fair wind. |
| Sept. 20. |
101. Memorandum that Sir Thomas Clifford is to move Lord
Arlington to write to Mr. Glanville to come over; also to ask Lord
Arlington and Mr. Williamson for the paper signed by Sir Robt.
Paston, that he would surrender his wood patent, if demanded by
the King. |
| Sept. 20. |
102. Wm. Gorsuch to [Williamson]. Begs, if Lord Arlington
should not like his proposition of being cornet to Sir Edward Brett,
that he will inform him that his brother, Capt. Bennet's, colours are
void by the death of his ensign. |
| Sept. 20. |
103. "Advices received," being notes from letters all calendared
above. |
Sept. 20.
Pembroke. |
104. John Powell to Williamson. The Richmond and Gift frigates
are in harbour. |
Sept. 20.
Pembroke. |
105. John Powell to James Hickes. To the same effect. Desires
he will direct his letters to him instead of to Mr. Malory, as some
difference arises with regard to the opening of them. |
Sept. 20.
Saxham. |
106. William Lord Crofts to Williamson. Thanks for sending
him the news; he cannot oblige one more grateful. |
| Sept. 20. |
107. Jos. Hinton to Lord Arlington. Desires him to return a
warrant signed by the King, and directed to Sir George Carteret,
for payment of money due to Mr. Wakelin and others, for goods
delivered by them for the Navy, about the Restoration, which
warrant the writer delivered to his lordship in 1663. |
Sept. 20.
Deal. |
108. Wm. Jenvey to Williamson. The Portsmouth and Drake
frigate, with their convoy and several other vessels, have sailed for
France; five ships only remain, one of which is bound for New
England. |
Sept. 20.
York. |
109. Sir Jo. Reresby to Lord Arlington. Sends an account of
prisoners of state in York Castle, with their charges, the date of
their commitment, &c. Also, of the commitment of one Wilson, the
only prisoner of state confined in Clifford's Tower. |
Sept. 20.
Chepstow Castle. |
110. Henry Guise to Lord Arlington. There are no prisoners
in that castle, nor any committed of late, except such Dutch
prisoners of war as were sent from Bristol, who are all set at
liberty. |
Sept. 21.
Lyme. |
111. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. Several persons coming
from the creek westward say they heard many great guns at sea.
A number of vessels have put to sea from that port, after the long
time of wind and stormy weather. |
Sept. 21.
Weymouth. |
112. C. Sawtell to Edm. Sawtell. The Dorothy has gone into
the road ready to sail for Malaga, and many others are fitting for
their voyages. The two colliers that came had a very quick market,
and are nearly ready to sail again. Saw two vessels under sail put out
of the harbour's mouth, and found the customs' officers hastening out
in their boat after them; some say they are bound for France. |
Sept. 21.
Bridlington. |
113. John Bower to James Hickes. They are reducing the garrison, and are ordered to send the guns and ammunition in that
complete and well-finished fort to London. The Francis frigate of
16 guns is come to cruise on that coast. |
Sept. 21.
Bristol. |
114. Jas. Baskerville to Williamson. Has delivered the packet for
Lord Willoughby to Mr. Rodney, the merchant and super cargo of
the Robert of Bristol, bound for that port. Is much honoured with
a correspondence from him, which he will continue, though occurrences are very insignificant, Bristol being blest with quiet and
industry, the old ungracious discourses almost forgotten, and a
visible concurrence of all parties to an active submission to the
government. |
| Sept. 21. |
Royal assent for Dr. Wm. Fuller, late bishop of Limerick, to be
bishop of Lincoln. Minute. [Ent. Book 19, p. 65.] |
| Sept. 21. |
Commissions for Roger Vaughan to be captain of a company, late
— Legg's, in the Admiral's regiment,— Wise his lieutenant,
and — Vincent his ensign. Minutes. [Ent. Book 20, p. 179.] |
| Sept. 21. |
Privy seal for the King's free gift to the churchwardens of
St. Margaret's, Westminster, for relief of the poor. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 551.] |
Sept. 21.
Woolwich. |
115. Wm. Howarth to Thomas Turner, Navy Office. The Monmouth coming into dock to be sheathed, asks for a supply of tar,
there being none in store. [Damaged. Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 22.
Lincoln. |
116. John Troutbeck to the Navy Comrs. Received orders to
refund 80l., overpaid him by the Treasurer of the Navy. The
money was in Mr. Marshall's hands seven months, but not being
called for, took it out. Stayed at the Cockpit till 4 September
last, and hearing nothing from them, used it in his other concerns,
believing he should be in town again ere they had found his misplaced bills. Asks for two months' forbearance, when he will come
to London with it. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 22.
Kinsale. |
117. Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. Sends 24 muster books for
ships named, most of which are poll books, some pursers being
absent. Will transmit the rest by the first opportunity [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 22.
Victory prize, Plymouth. |
118. Thos. Scott to the Navy Comrs. Received orders from
Sir Jer. Smith to cruise with the Garland west of Cape Clear. Was
detained by contrary winds, and lost his mainmast, but saved the
rigging and sails. Was driven with the Garland into the Channel,
and landing in Torbay, found orders to repair to Plymouth. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Sept. 22.
Plymouth. |
119. John Clarke to Williamson. The Garland and Victory
have come in through foul weather; also the Ann from Kinsale,
which reports that Sir Robt. Holmes, having convoyed the Zante
fleet into Kinsale, is gone up the Channel with his squadron.
Sir Jeremiah Smith, with his squadron, prizes, and convoys, intends
suddenly for those parts. |
Sept. 22.
Yarmouth. |
120. Rich. Bower to Williamson. The laden colliers, with the
men-of-war, have set sail for the Thames. Three Yarmouth vessels
have arrived from Rotterdam with merchants' goods. They say the
Dutch are overjoyed at the peace, and made very much of them
there. It is feared that the States, upon the complaint of the scoots,
may prohibit the bringing in of red herrings, which will prove
very prejudicial to the town, that being the only market for the dear
ones, and where they put off 15,000 or 16,000 barrels yearly. |
Sept. 22.
Berwick. |
121. M. Scott to Williamson. Two companies of the garrison
have been reduced, and six score men out of the five remaining
companies. |
Sep. 22.
Portsmouth. |
122. Sir Ph. Honeywood to Williamson. Sends copies of the
warrants of commitment of Vavasor Powell and Edward Bagshaw,
prisoners in Southsea Castle. Colonel Rich was released three years
since, and gave his parole to the Earl of Falmouth, who took
security from him in London. The Paradox frigate has gone to
Guernsey, with the money allotted to those islands. |
Sept. 23.
Chester Castle. |
123. Sir Geoffry Shakerley to Lord Arlington. Has only two prisoners of state in his charge, viz., Samuel Bonell, sometime a major
against his late Majesty, committed two years since, by order of
the deputy lieutenants of the county; they had orders at the time,
from the King and Council to secure all disaffected and suspected
persons. The other prisoner, Thomas Hardcastle, a Nonconformist
minister, was sent there by Sir Francis Cobb, then high sheriff of
Yorkshire, by order of His Majesty, a copy of which order, as also
of Sir F. Cobb's letter, he sends. Was in Lancashire burying his
mother, or would have replied by the last post. |
Sept. 23.
Chester Castle. |
124. Sir Geoffry Shakerley to Williamson. Has been in Lancashire and the further part of Cheshire, at the burial of his mother,
and of the late sheriff of Shropshire, Williamson's old pupil. Had
the company of Sir Roger Bradshaigh, who often remembered him.
Complains of the non-arrival of his newspaper. |
Sept. 23.
Weymouth. |
125. C. [Sawtell] to Edm. Sawtell. Sir Roger Cuttance, one of
the ancient aldermen, and who has been mayor before, has again
been chosen mayor for Weymouth and Melcomb Regis. The Dorothy,
of 130 tons, has sailed for Malaga. |
Sept. 23.
Bristol. |
126. Jo. Fitzherbert to [Williamson]. A vessel from Barbadoes
reports that the merchant ships, returned from the Leeward Islands,
are taking in their goods in order to coming home, and that the
English suffered some loss in an attempt at St. Christopher, but
intended to make a second. Many ships have cleared that are
bound for the plantations, Lisbon, and the Straits, and will sail
the first fair wind. Last night was the most long and violent
tempest of thunder and rain ever known, which would have been
fatal to the city had not providence prevented it, for in Hungeroad,
where 20 or 30 ships fully laden lay huddled together, the lightning
fired the rigging of the Resolution, one of the middlemost, and the
rest would have fired if the Custom House tidesman on watch had
not espied it; by the dexterity of the seamen in carrying up
water, and the abundance of rain, it was happily quenched. [1½
pages.] |
Sept. 23.
Carlisle. |
127. Capt. Chris. Musgrave to Williamson. What before was only
report, his last intelligence declares to be resolved, that all Catholic
officers shall be displaced; the tender care His Majesty has for the
new levies gives hopes that those who are almost grown old in the
service will not be forgotten, unless they have incurred his displeasure, but allowed to render further service; this can only be through
his goodness and generosity. Intended to have come with his father
to the Parliament, but this change will retard it. |
Sept. 23.
Truro. |
128. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Four or five Dutch ships
arrived at Falmouth, bound for France, and one for the West Indies,
with the articles of peace, and proclamations to all the plantations in
America. |
Sept. 23.
Swansea. |
129. John Man to Williamson. The Delight of Barnstaple
arrived from Barbadoes with sugar for Bristol; the master says the
fleet will not be permitted to come away from there until they hear
from Sir John Harman, who is at the Leeward Islands. He confirms the destruction of the French ships by Sir John Harman; he
says the loss our men had in the attempt upon St. Kitts was 800,
including landsmen and seamen, occasioned by their attempting to
land on a part of the island too well provided to receive them. |
Sept. 23.
Falmouth. |
130. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. Arrival and departure of
ships. Major Collings's company, in Pendennis Castle, is to be
disbanded, and 40 out of Capt. Bellett's, so that there will be only
60 left of the old company. It is reported that two companies are
coming down from London to do duty in garrison, in lieu of those
put out of pay. |
Sept. 23.
Letter Office, London. |
131. James Hickes to Williamson. Would see him oftener, but
some above are jealous of his coming, and his pain and weakness
prevent; will wait upon him and his lordship shortly, and if no
more kindness is shown him for services done, shall take his leave,
and rest upon God. Is hardly dealt with, as whatever care and
pains be taken, it contributes not a candle, nor a cup of beer, as formerly granted, and the taking away of these poor petty things is
the present reward for the most considerable and advantageous
services done. Writes all this is to him, as being the only person
to whom he can unbosom himself. |
| Sept. 23. |
132. Nath. Herne to Williamson. Desires to clear a ship and
her goods sold in Ireland the second time for 16,400l., as they are
worth double the value; if it will tend to facilitate the clearing, can
prevail upon this man to petition the King about the injury done to
him at the sale, and to pray for right. Encloses, |
132. i. Sir John Frederick to Nathaniel Herne. Has already
sent him a large account of the sale of the ship and goods
at Galway. Petitioned the Duke [of Ormond] and Council
at Kilkenny, but could only obtain an order requiring the
Commissioners that sold, and him that received the ship
and goods, to appear before the Council, and answer the
complaint; there the business rests. Since then, has seen
several merchants, who were at Galway at the sale, and
having intelligence of great quantities of goods embezzled, have applied to the Duke and Council for them,
and offered considerable sums for what they could discover, if they might have a commission to seize; this
not being granted, some of them offered to discover the
fraud used in the sale, and have made it appear that
John Stepney, one of the Farmers of Customs, and
the quorum of the three Commissioners, employed Lewis
Desmanier to buy the ship and goods for himself. Stepney treated with three of the merchants before the sale,
and offered them money to desist from buying; they
got amongst them 750l. to relinquish their design. This
being made known, and that the ship and goods were of
far greater value, the Commissioners annulled all former
sales, and exposed the same to a new one, upon which
16,400l. was offered by some that desired the writer to
join with them; refused this, resolving not to relinquish
his right to the ship, but to prosecute it by all the lawful
means he had. [Extract, 1¼
pages.]
Dublin, 14 Sept. 1667. |
Sept. 23.
Monday. |
133. Sir John Bennet to Lord Arlington. Is glad to hear of his
amendment. Has had a great roguery put upon him by the returning of the Dover letters, sent on Saturday night; the fault must lie
between Edward Whetston, deputy postmaster of Canterbury, and
Warham Jemmett, jun., of Dover. Desires he will send a messenger
for them, to answer the fault, which is very prejudicial to the office. |
Sept. 23.
Lyme. |
134. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. A vessel from Flushing
reports that they talk there of a war with France; that the merchants will not venture thither without being insured; that the
Dutch are daily sending forces to secure their frontiers; that many
capers are already out, and more fitting as Ostenders, and that the
Spaniard courts them highly, with the offer of Antwerp. |
| Sept. 23 ? |
135. Estimate of the charge of a troop of horse consisting of 60
men and officers, amounting to 10l. 8s. a day; with note that the
charge of 50 men added to the guard at 4s. a day will be 10l. |
Sept. 23.
Bristol. |
136. Sir John Knight to the Navy Comrs. Set up a copy of their
order for the sale of ships at Kinsale on 15 Oct. in several public
places of the city. The owners of the Pearl frigate, to whom 900l.
is due for freight, desire letters of credit if they should buy any of
the said ships. They would have sold better if the sale had been
at Bristol, and duplicates of the inventories and appraisements had
been sent him. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 23. |
137. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sam. Pepys. Desires they will assist
Capt. Gunman in obtaining an assignment of part of the 30,000l.
set apart for paying commanders, for his pay due in the Orange, by
which means he will receive 6l. per cent. for his money. |
Sept. 23.
Chatham. |
138. Ja. Norman, clerk of the survey, to Sir Wm. Batten. That
harbour has always been miserably infested with thieves and
pilfering rogues, and their trade has grown to that perfection that
they know how to have returns for the most inconsiderable things
they steal. Cannot find any great losses at once, yet the frequent
pilfering of petty things arises to something in a year, and a rope
cannot lie in the river but it is either shortened or taken away.
Has taken some of these fellows, whose punishment may deter
others. A new cable belonging to the Dolphin fire-ship was part
cut off, and sold by her own men who ran away; found it with
some old cordage aboard Anthony Downing's smack, the Chatham;
he said his boy bought it and gave it to his shipmaster, Thos.
Howell; took it and also took his foresail, so as to know where to
find his vessel. Secured another fellow aboard, and found a good
quantity of twice-laid ropes, &c., taken out of the Vanguard, and
stolen by two Lambeth men that lay bobbing for eels, and put aboard
the hoy to be carried to London; took all ashore, and the man is
coming to London to petition the Board about it. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 24.
Chatham. |
139. Ja. Norman to Sir Wm. Batten. Every day brings fresh
complaints. One of the Vanguard's furnaces is stolen, and all the
lead and cocks. Desires that her officers may be sent for to the
Navy Office, to know whether the King should allow them wages
and victuals for doing no duty, and whether all losses ought not to be
made good out of their wages. Asks that orders may be sent to
the mayor and justices of peace of Rochester, to search all the
houses in Rochester, Chatham, and Gillingham. Though they find
not the furnace, is sure they will not lose their labour, for a great
quantity of iron work and other materials have been embezzled out
of the wrecks in the river, and secured in private houses. Sends a
master for a hawser, lent out of the Unicorn by Capt. Green, to the
master of a dogger. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 24.
Ordnance Office. |
140. Edw. Sherburne and Jonas Moore to the Navy Comrs.
Have written to their agents to survey plank charged to the office,
and will return the account. |
Sept. 24.
Deptford. |
141. Jo. Cox and Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Condition of
the Hawk ketch. The Hind, lately trimmed at Chatham, is fit for
a voyage without any further charge. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 24.
Deptford. |
142. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Stands in great need
of timber. If the carved works on the new ship should be neglected,
it would be a double charge when the ship is launched, and then the
work cannot be so well done. Mr. Edgell's timber is well worth 50s.
a load. [Adm. Paper.] |
142. i. William Edgell [to Jonas Shish]. Is willing to serve
40 or 50 loads of elm timber at 50s. per load, on the
11 months' tax. With note that he refused 48s. offered.
Deptford, Sept. 24, 1667. |
| Sept. 24. |
143. Geo. Taylor to Lord [Brouncker ?]. Moved, when last at the
office, that Patrick Tyrwit might be sent for to set forth the names
of those tickets he bought of Adamson and Palmer, what they came
to, and what he paid for them. Robt. Julian has not sent the two
tickets promised, and has not yet gone, nor intends to go to his ship,
though the limited time is expired. Desires their warrant for him,
the sessions being near. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 24. |
Presentation of Wm. Batty to the rectory of Hitcham, co. Suffolk,
[Docquet.] |
Sept. 24.
Deal. |
144. Wm. Jenvey to Williamson. The Drake frigate is riding in
the Downs, and 40 sail of Hollanders and Hamburgers have arrived,
outward bound, as also the John of London, from Genoa. |
Sept. 24.
Newcastle. |
145. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Forty laden colliers, eight of
them great ships, sailed on Saturday; most of those remaining in
harbour are great ships. |
Sept. 24.
Harwich. |
146. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. A packet boat from Brill
with several passengers, and another from Sluys report sad apprehensions of the French success. Hopes the great fleet of colliers
continually passing has revived the spirits of the city, as they
need not sit this winter over a cold fire; rejoices at the resolution
against the company of fuellers, who have, with much peremptoriness,
asserted their privileges upon opportunities, to the great injury of
the poor; when coals were 3l. per chaldron, if cellars and other
conveyances had been searched, stores of coal might have been
found. |
Sept. 24.
Portsmouth. |
147. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Sickness has been the
reason of his not writing. Sir Rob. Holmes is come hither from
the westward. |
Sept. 24.
Portsmouth. |
148. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. Sir Rob. Holmes has
arrived with his fleet from Kinsale, and eight other ships also. They
touched nowhere on their course, and have not brought any prizes,
but left some in Ireland. |
Sept. 24.
Plymouth fort. |
149. Sir John Skelton to Williamson. Forbore writing while Sir
Thos. Allin was there, knowing he gave the news, but since he is
for London, shall correspond as formerly, and desires in return
the weekly news. Asks him to speak to Lord Arlington to procure
a warrant for his half year's salary as Commissioner for Prizes, that
employment being now ended. Will have a sale there on Saturday,
and supposes as soon as the money is paid, Lord Ashley will be
calling for it, so requests him to procure the warrant as soon as
possible. The Ann frigate has come in from the coast of Ireland,
but is going for Portsmouth. Sir Robert Holmes, with six sail, was
met off the Start, plying up to the eastward. |
Sept. 24.
Minehead. |
150. John Maurice to Williamson. A small bark, laden with
coals from Swansea, was cast away half a mile westward of Minehead, on the 11th instant. The same night the Blessing of Swansea
is supposed to have been lost, as also the Mary, bound for
Minehead out of Ireland, laden with wool and cattle, having on
board six or seven English mariners, with a Dutch skipper and three
Dutch seamen, released out of Cork prison. No news can be heard
of them, and there is a great cry amongst the poor seamen's
wives and relations, supposing they are all foundered at sea.
Two ships are in port, bound for Lisbon and France, with coals,
corn, butter, &c. |
Sept. 24.
Minehead. |
151. John Maurice to James Hickes. Sends a letter to be forwarded. Notices of the lost vessels. Earnestly longs for a sight of
the articles [of peace]. |
Sept. 24.
Rye. |
152. Capt. James Welsh to Williamson. A French shallop arrived
from France, with nine passengers. |
Sept. 25.
West Cowes. |
153. John Lysle to Williamson. The St. John of St. Vallery,
bound for Bourdeaux, says that the French design this winter to
keep what they have in Flanders, and the next spring to set on all
amain, unless the peace be concluded. The Samaritan of Flushing,
bound with goods to Kinsale and other places in Ireland, and to
load provisions from thence to the Caribbee Islands, informs him
that several ships are fitting out from Flushing and parts adjacent,
for the same design, some of which are particularly intended for
Surinam. The Providence of Dublin, laden with hides, tallow, and
provisions for Rouen in France, coming from Ireland six months'
since, was taken by a French man-of-war, and carried into Brest,
but has at last cleared herself, upon a pass from Bruges. Ten menof-war are at Brest, and the rest at St. Martin's, with Monsieur
Beaufort, which are daily expected at Brest, and to lay up the ships. |
Sept. 25.
Falmouth. |
154. Thos. Holden to Williamson. Two vessels have come in to
load with pilchards for the Straits. Also the Mary of Swansea from
Barbadoes, laden with sugar, which confirms the success by Sir John
Harman. Three small vessels coming from Mount's Bay, with
pilchards for this harbour, one of them sprung a leak and sank, but
the men were saved. Two vessels, arrived from Morlaix with linen,
report that it is generally talked there that the French ships are
stopped in Holland, and that there is likely to be an absolute war
with Holland. Major Colling's company and 40 out of the governor's
company are to be disbanded, and two companies are coming from
London in their Stead. |
| Sept. 25. |
155. Thos Holden to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Sept. 25.
Weymouth. |
156. C. S[awtell] to Edm. Sawtell. A hoy arrived from North
Yarmouth, laden with coals, bound for St. Malo, and two vessels from
Norway, laden with, deals, iron, &c. |
Sept. 25.
Bristol. |
157. Jo. Fitzherbert to Williamson. The report of the lightning
firing one of the ships in Hungeroad went current, no other
cause appearing, and it being in the night; but it has since been
found to be from the hearth in the ship; she narrowly escaped
being fired before while at sea, by the like accident. Nothing
would have been a greater ruin to that city, if it had not been
quenched. |
Sept. 25.
Letter Office. |
158. James Hickes to Williamson. The delay of the letters is
not his nor any other officer's fault, as the Yarmouth, Plymouth,
and northern mails have not come in. Is in the office until half
past three, though two is the time for going to bed, and if this is not
hard service, must leave him to judge. Does not tell Sir John
[Bennet] of Williamson's inquiry, or he would ask what Hickes
had to do with his business, more than Williamson had with
his. Sir John has lain there, and not stirred out, but two or three
times into the office, since Thursday last, and when he comes, it is
with such deportment and carriage that no King can exceed. Williamson may inquire, when he sees Sir John, how the letters came
so late, but is to take no notice of what the writer has said; fears
a short time will bring out more of the kind, from the miserable
stress and hardships put upon all he has contracted with, in point
of salary. Mr. Ellis is as much troubled as himself, and had he
known as much as he does now, would never have appeared in it;
do what he can, the other does what he sees good in his own eyes
and judgment, which is to impose misery instead of content. |
| Sept. 25. |
159. "Advices received," being notes from letters all calendared
above. |
| Sept. 25. |
The King to the Master and Wardens of the Mercers' Company.
Recommends Dr. John Clarke to the Readership of Law at Gresham
College, void by death of Ben. Thornton, M.A. [Ent. Book 25.
p. 32b.] |
Sept. 25.
Whitehall. |
Commission for William Eyton to be captain of a company of
foot in the regiment of Guards under Col. Russell, in place of
— Guillims. Minute. [Ent. Book 29, p. 9.] |
Sept. 25.
The Sweepstakes, Hope. |
160. Capt. Fras. Saunders to the Navy Comrs. Received orders,
to take in victuals and stores. Has been mostly at sea since his
departure from Portsmouth, and met with such bad weather that
his sails are not fit for sea. Gives an account of his wants as
required. Asks a survey of the beer on board, which is not fit
to drink, and of the cheese and butter taken in at Kinsale. Has
sent three of his officers for their commands and as soon as supplied
with things required, shall hasten into the Downs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 26.
Broad Street. |
161. R. Waith, paymaster, to Sam. Pepys. The established
number of men will be best known from Mr. Hayter; if he desire
only the men that received money at the pay table, he is to return
the list and it shall be perfected. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
161. i. List of47 vessels paid off in Sept. 1667, with the day
of their discharge. |
Sept. 26.
Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. |
162. Sir G. Downing to the Navy Comrs. Desires they will certify
to the [Treasury] Comrs. how much timber is for the use of the Navy,
of the 1,000 trees felled in Whittlewood Forest. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 26.
The Rupert, Kinsale. |
163. Certificate by Sir Jer. Smith and three others, that wanting
lighters and boats to clean ships, they were forced to use a quay
belonging to Robert Southwell to lay guns upon; that it was much
damaged by their weight, and that they have surveyed the quay
and crane, and find it will cost 50l. to repair it. [Adm. Paper.]
Enclosing, |
163. i. Certificate by John Coney and three others of the damage
done to the quay and crane belonging to Robert Southwell of Kinsale; and that it will cost 80l. to repair, and
must be done speedily, or the sea will wash all away.
Sept. 12, 1667. |
Sept. 26.
Dover. |
164. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Hopes they will help
him to get his money, as the fire-ships have put him in debt more
than all the other business, it being at a time when men would not
part with anything wanted without ready money, or a certain day
of payment. Has paid what he can, and fears he shall be sued for
more; is disappointed in all places where he expected money, and
his son has been in London 14 days, to entreat their honours to pass
his account and pay the money. Sends an inventory of things in
the stores at Dover, and desires orders to sell the old junk and ropes,
to pay for the storing. Was forced to give 20 in the 100 for his
money, and is still paid 180l. short. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Sept. 26. |
165. M. Wren to the Navy Comrs. If they wish the Forester
to be supplied with provisions at Dover, they are to give directions.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
165. i. Capt. Richard Country to Matthew Wren. Will sail for
Dover Road. Desires a supply of beer and provisions,
which may be received there with more speed and convenience. The Forester, Hope, Sept. 25, 1667. |
Sept. 26.
Midnight. St. James's. |
166. M. Wren to the Navy Comrs. His Royal Highness wishes
the ships for the Straits to be manned as for a foreign voyage, and
desires they will send an estimate of the ships which are to go, that
he may carry it to the Council. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 26.
Harwich. |
167. Comr. John Taylor to the Navy Comrs. The Van Trump may
be repaired and sent up, if necessaries are supplied. Asks how many
men will be allowed to the Orange and Speedwell in a time of
peace; they are going to Rye; has ordered their victuals for 100
men each. The carpenters are going on with the frame of the
storehouse, having nothing else to do. As a good sum of money for
the fire-ships will be left, suggests that the three-quarters pay due to
the men in the yard, amounting to 125l., may be evened while the
clerks are here. The officers are looked on as cheaters, as if they had
the money and kept it. Sir John Mennes and Mr. Wilson can show
how this stands. Desires their honours will either clear them of
the broom-men's clamours, or get them an order to conceal themselves, as they cannot show their faces with credit, ready money
having been promised. The repairs of the sunk ships have been
done at a very small charge. Asks for orders as to two of them
which have been more damaged. With note to send the Jersey
galliot, with the spare pitch and tar. [Adm. Paper, 1¼
pages.] |
Sept. 26.
Dover. |
168. Sir Thos. Teddeman to the Navy Comrs. Sends muster
books for the Crown Mary and Dolphin fire-ships. Finds only
two vessels fit to transport 45 horse; one is a flyboat belonging to
Abraham Stock, who demands 40s. for each horse, as the charges
there are great; offered him 20s., and to pay the charges there,
which are 50 sous per ton. Hopes to have the other vessel on
better terms; asks how high he may go. Wants a person appointed
by the Ordnance to receive the gunners' stores of the fire-ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 26.
Rye. |
169. Fras. Young, mayor of Rye, to the Navy Comrs. The only
vessel there that can carry 25 horse to Dieppe is the Pink of London,
freighted by Thomas Pucklee, merchant in St. Mary Axe, withont
whose orders she must sail the first wind. Names other vessels
which could carry horses. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 26.
The Milkmaid, Kilmar River. |
170. Thomas Stollard to the Navy Comrs. Was forced into
Bantry Bay, August 27, by two Holland men-of-war, and then advised
not to stir from Kilmar without convoy, till the certainty of peace.
It will be some days before the pipe staves are delivered to him;
will then repair to London, or the nearest place the weather will
permit, to receive orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
Sept. 26.
Portsmouth. |
171. Sir Robt. Holmes to Williamson. Recommends Lieut. Roch,
a kinsman of his, for a landwaiter's place in the Customs. |
Sept. 26.
Portsmouth. |
172. Sir Robt. Holmes to Williamson. Arrived there after the
post was gone. Finds from his letter of news that the correspondent
at Kinsale has given a false account. At his arrival there, brought in
11 sail of Straits' men, nine with currants and two with oil, and
three Plantation ships. Capt. Clarke's privateer was there several
days before, but had no prize with him. Finding no care taken
for supplying provisions or stores, set sail, and took a sweep about
the Soundings, in hopes to meet either with Dutch or French before
hostilities expired. Left 14 merchantmen, besides fire-ships, at
Kinsale. Aiming altogether at the Dutch East India fleet, put
himself out of the road of all other ships, and so met with nothing
considerable. |
Sept. 26.
Portsmouth. |
173. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The ships which came with
Sir Rob. Holmes remain at Spithead, except the Happy Return,
which has come into harbour, being leaky. Several merchantmen
have arrived bound for New England, and gone to sea, except one
which fell foul of her own anchor coming over the Flats, and is put
into port, where most of her lading must be taken out, to come at
the leak. |
Sept. 26.
Oxford. |
174. Dr. P. Mews to Williamson. Not finding him before going out
of town, left many things untold concerning their late negotiation.
At his return to Reading, found great expressions of kindness, the
mayor and most of the principal persons meeting him three miles
from the town, and using such signs of joy as he cannot think were
paid so much to him as to peace. Finds however that the Presbyterians generally are all schismatics, and promise themselves great
indulgences. What he told him about is the common discourse;
hopes there is no such thing in design; if there is, shall dread
the issue. Is engaging in fresh troubles, but if other difficulties do
not divert him, hopes to conquer. |
Sept. 26.
Thursday. |
175. J. Barker to Williamson. Has been desired by Lord Arlington to wait on him for a licence for Wm. Dutton, high sheriff of
Gloucestershire, to be sometimes out of the county; he is infirm,
and his physician residing in Oxford, and a part of his estate being
in Kent, his attendance may sometimes be required. |
Sept. 26.
Scarborough. |
176. Sir J. Crosland to Lord Arlington. Was not present when
he sent for the list of prisoners, and Capt. Hawkins, not knowing
upon what terms Joplin was enlarged, gave no account of him.
Sends copies of his commitment and enlargement warrants. |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for Edw. Chichester to be ensign to Capt. Roscarrock.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 179.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for Sir John Griffith to be major to the Admiral's
regiment. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 179.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for John Trevanion to be ensign to Capt. Thos.
Bennet. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 179.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for Edw. Legard to be lieutenant to Sir Fras. Cobb.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 180.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for John Daniell to be lieutenant to Capt. W. Lloyd.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 180.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission to Thos. Howard to be captain. Minute. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 180.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission to James Pearse to be surgeon to the Duke of York's
troop. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 180.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission to Sir Thos. Daniell to be captain of the King's own
company. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 180.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for James Wyan to be captain of a company of foot
in Col. Russell's regiment of Guards, in place of Col. Mat. Wise.
Minute. [Ent. Book 29, p. 9.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Commission for Edw. Sackville to be ensign to Capt. John Walter's
company in the Foot Guards under Col. Russell. Minute. [Ent.
Book 29, p. 11.] |
| Sept. 26. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Hen. Howard and Sir Cecil
Howard, army commissaries, 150l. a year, in lieu of one day's pay
in the year from every officer, which former commissaries have had
[Ent. Book 26, f. 33b.] |
