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| July 1. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Cols. Morley and Thompson to go forthwith to the Thames, to
take an account of the captains and other officers of the State's
ships and merchantmen taken up for the service, as to what condition they are in for sailing to Sir Geo. Ayscue in the Downs; and in
case of any defects, to give directions for furnishing them, and use
all means possible to hasten them out. One of the Navy Commissioners, one of the Ordnance officers, and one of the victuallers to
attend the colonels. In case they find any of the captains or other
officers to have been negligent in their duty, they are to remove
them from their command or place, so that Council or Sir Geo.
Ayscue may put others in their place, taking care meantime that the
ships be not stayed, but appointing some persons to carry them to
the Downs whilst other commanders and officers shall be appointed;
instructions to be drawn to this purpose. |
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2. The persons aforesaid to take an account what ships are in the
river, and acquaint Council therewith. |
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3. To write the Navy Commissioners to provide two ketches that
are swift sailers, and send them to Sir Geo. Ayscue in the Downs. |
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4. Jas. Sharp to render himself, upon coming to Edinburgh, to the
Governor of Leith, in the absence of Major-General Deane, according
to the condition upon which he was permitted to return to
Scotland. |
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5, 7. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle and Col. Morley
to be a committee to review the declaration lately brought to
Council concerning the proceedings between this nation and the
Dutch, and to report with speed. Whitelock to attend the business
and hasten the report. |
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6. Capt. Crandley and Mr. Shute to attend the Admiralty Committee to-morrow at 7 a.m., and that committee to confer with them
as to hiring their two ships for the service. |
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8. The Ordnance Committee to send to Mr. Scobell for the draft
of the Act offered to the House for encouraging the manufacture of
saltpetre, and to prepare another draft to be offered to the House. |
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9. That committee to take an account of all ordnance belonging
to the commonwealth, and contract for such guns as are necessary,
and give frequent account of what they do herein to Council. |
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10. To write the Governors of the Isle of Wight, Guernsey,
Jersey, and Scilly, as also to the officers of the ports, and the commissioners in Ireland, as to what has happened between this common
wealth and the United Provinces, and to desire them to take special
care that they be not surprised by the Dutch. |
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11. The Admiralty Committee to sit every day for the dispatch
of affairs committed to them. |
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12. The private Scotch soldiers, prisoners at Durham and Gloucester, to be released, and permitted to return to their own country. |
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13. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
the business of Lady Ranelagh, to be made to Council to-morrow,
after the business of letters of marque and reprisal, and 50l. to be
paid her for subsistence, on account of what she claims as due to
her from the State, out of the exigent money of the Council. |
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14. The petition of Jno. Mauger of Dieppe referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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15. The desires of Lieut.-Col. Kelsey referred to the Ordnance
Committee. |
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16. To write Col. Venables, enclosing the petition of John Lownes,
and if he finds the matter to be as alleged, he is to take care that
justice be done to the parties. |
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17. The Ordnance Committee to appoint some persons to receive
such iron shot as shall be borrowed for the navy out of the London
magazine, in pursuance of the order of Council, and take an account
of the number and heights of such as shall be lent. [I. 29, pp. 64–69.] |
| July 1. |
61. Answer of Isaac Legay, one of the defendants to the bill of
complaint of Don Melchior de Aranguren. Admits that the Santa
Clara, laden with silver, cochineal, &c., arrived at Southampton, and
that she belonged to the several owners in the bill named, and that
some of the silver and cochineal came into his custody and that of
Daniel Farnack; that they conveyed in goods and money 433l. 16s. 8d.
to Don Alonso Destrada; that by direction of Ignatio de Landa Ivola
and Marcus de Rumbido and others, they paid 5,000l. to Abraham
and Thos. Chamberlaine, merchants of London, and 1,038l. 16s.,—
being the remainder of a sum of 6,038l. 16s., which this defendant
and Farnack received upon the account of Ignatio de Landa Ivola
and Rumbido,—they also paid to others by their appointment or for
their use, and not to the Parliament of England, except so much
thereof as was allowed to the defendant and Farnack on account
of their portion; but for further particulars as to the several sums
paid, he begs to refer to the account, which he can produce, kept
by the parties concerned. Believes that Peter Le Gay, of Southampton, also received a great quantity of silver and cochineal out of
the said ship, that he transmitted it to London by order of Parliament, that it was delivered at the Guildhall, and that other portions
were sent to some of the Spanish owners in London; but how much
of each particular sort he is unable to state, not having kept any
account. [3½ pages.] |
| July 2. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Thomas Woods and others referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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5. The Committee for Law and Examinations to consider the
draft of an Act for calling home all English seamen, and giving
them a general pardon for all things done by them against the
commonwealth, to be brought to Council next Monday. |
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6. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue to convoy four ships bound for
Ostend, and bring back those bound for London. |
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7. The Committee for Law and Examinations,—in pursuance of
the order of Parliament referring it to Council to consider how some
reparation may be made to Mrs. Hamilton and her children for the
loss of her husband,—to consider the whole business, and report
what should be done for them. |
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8. Mr. Bond and Col. Purefoy to confer with Mr. Greenwood as to
the present condition of Lovingland, and receive what he has to
offer for its security. |
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9. The Committee for Law and Examinations,—in pursuance of
an order of Parliament referring it to Council to consider how Jno.
Ascham may be appointed to some place of employment,—to consider the same, and report. |
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10. 300l. each to be paid to the two sisters of Anth. Ascham,
deceased, out of the exigent money of Council. |
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11. To write the Sequestration Commissioners in Scotland to
take an inventory of the goods in Dunottar Castle, as well those
belonging to the Earl Marshal as to the public, and send it to Council. |
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13. Order on the petition and papers of Hen. Stephens that—as
Council are satisfied that the ship and goods mentioned to have been
taken by the Hopeful were taken before the suspension of the letters
of marque was known to the captain, as also that the petitioner has
not been satisfied the amount for which he had letters of reprisal
granted him against the French,—the Admiralty Judges are to
proceed against the ships and goods according to law, any former
order of Council notwithstanding. |
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14. The 150 men marched towards Ireland out of the Lord
General's regiment to be remanded, and 300 more out of the same
regiment forthwith dispatched to the merchant ships in Tilbury
Hope, and sent to the Downs; the regiment to be recruited to 2,000
men, and the Lord General to give order accordingly. |
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15. The Lord General to be desired to make up the 300 men
ordered to be sent to the ships in the Hope to 700. |
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16. The Ordnance Committee to give order for providing arms
for the recruits to be added to the Lord General and Col. Ingoldsby's
regiments. |
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17. The Council to meet to-morrow at 4 p.m. |
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18. To write the Navy Commissioners to use all possible speed
for hastening out the Sovereign. |
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19. Col. Purefoy and Mr. Bond to confer with the Lord General
as to drawing the army from the inland parts towards Dover and
those parts. |
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21. To write the Army Committee to advance 1,000l. on account
of the pay of the Lord General's regiment, for paying off 300 men
to be sent on shipboard for strengthening the fleet. |
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22. To write the Navy Commissioners to appoint some boats to
be at Whitehall, to take 300 men who are to go on board the merchant ships in the Hope. |
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23. The petition of Geo. Jones, master shipwright at Plymouth,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider what should be
allowed to him for that employment. |
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26. Mr. Frost to pay 25l. to Anne Dennie out of the exigent money
of Council, for quartering soldiers in Goring House for three months,
before the allowance was made to her by Council for quartering
soldiers there. |
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27. Lord Crawford to attend Council next Monday. |
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28. The paper concerning Yarmouth and Lovingland to be considered at the next coming of the Lord General to Council. |
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29. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to prepare some qualifications and limitations to be given to such as shall have letters of
marque and reprisal granted them, and to bring the same to Council
next Tuesday. |
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30. The letter from the Sheriff of Kent, concerning Capt. Norwood,
referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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31. The appointed committee to consider and prepare a declaration upon the proceedings with the Dutch in pursuance of an order
of Parliament to that purpose, and bring it to Council on Monday. |
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32. Capt. Pett to be desired to build the frigate he has now in
hand 115 feet by the keel. |
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33. Peter Pett, Navy Commissioner, to fit out the Sovereign with
all speed. |
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34. Ellis Leighton to depart out of the commonwealth and the
dominions thereof, within 10 days after notice, and the Committee
of Examinations to signify the same to him. |
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36. The confiscation on the John of Bristol and her lading (seizedin pursuance of the Act prohibiting the importation of French
wines) suspended until the case of the said ship be represented to
Parliament, and meantime her lading to be restored to the owners,
on sufficient security to be answerable for the value of the cargo. |
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37. The committee appointed to draw a declaration concerning
the proceedings with the United Provinces to prepare an answer to
be given to the Danish Ambassador, in pursuance of the order of
Parliament. [I. 29, pp. 70–77.] |
July 2/12.
Leopard, Leghorn Road. |
62. Capt. Hen. Appleton to [the Navy Commissioners]. Fourteen
Holland men-of-war arrived in Leghorn road on the 27th ult. under
Capt. Kates, and wearing his colours on the foretop as Vice-Admiral
of Holland. Each ship has from 46 to 34 pieces of ordnance. The
Constant Warwick is yet at Genoa, as being very foul and eaten by
worms, I ordered Capt. Cox to have her careened. The Hollanders
often call their council of war, and the Commander-in-Chief went
yesterday to the Governor of Leghorn, and told him that if our
merchant ships discharged any of their English goods in this port, he
would either sink or burn them; whereupon I caused them to go as
near the Mold head as they could, and I with the Leopard and Bonadventure went to seaboard of them. The Governor has promised
our nation that he will secure them to the utmost of his power, and
has ordered the guns of all his castles and forts to be in readiness to
fire on the ships that begin or attempt a disturbance. Yesterday the
English merchants and factors, and the commanders of each ship
came on board the Leopard, when it was thought fit to land all
fine goods into the Lazaretto; we guard the barks ashore with our
boats. |
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It is reported here, by the Hollanders and others, that eight French
ships from Marseilles and four fire-ships will be here suddenly, in
expectation of meeting with us or Capt. Badiley's fleet, and that
there are 15 Holland men-of-war at Cadiz, who are ordered to come
for this place to join with the others, or go for Messina to intercept
Capt. Badiley. We are already begirt, so that we cannot stir except
it be into the Mold with our ships, for their better security. It
would seem that there is an absolute breach between England and
Holland, and that the Hollanders here have received orders, and I
expect every minute they will begin to fight us. It is impossible we
can remove from this place, or Capt. Badiley come to us, except we
have a squadron of ships from home to free us. I have sent
Edw. Domelow, one of my company, with this, who will certify how
the business is with us. There are several English houses here who
are much our enemies, and animate the Dutch upon us, but I leave
the event to the Providence of the Highest, who I hope will protect
us against all our enemies. [1 page, copy.] |
| July 3. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Holland to report to the House that Council find that
great sums are expended in repairing the public houses of the commonwealth, upon the laying out of which there is no check or
control; and that for the better clearing the account of expenses of
that nature, a comptroller should be appointed to keep a check upon
those disbursements. |
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2. Col. Ingoldsby to send some discreet person to Moorfields tomorrow [Sunday] to discover what meetings are publicly had in
those fields, Council being informed that meetings are weekly held
there, as also cudgel playing and other recreations. |
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3. Mr. Frost to pay to Edw. Carter, Surveyor of Works,
1,844l. 18s. 1d., out of the exigent money of Council, for disbursements in repairing the Parliament House, Courts of Justice, Whitehall, Cockpit, Somerset House, and the Mews, as certified from the
Parliament committee for Whitehall. |
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4. Col. Stapley, Col. Dixwell, and Mr. Hay to be a committee to
consider and examine Mr. Carter's account of 746l. 1s. 11d., for
repairs at James's House, Tower Wharf, Barge Houses at Lambeth, Tapestry House at Mortlake, Greenwich House, and Hampton
Court, and to report. |
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5. Butler Kinkid to have a pass to foreign parts, if Mr. Thurloe
be satisfied concerning him and the occasion of his going. |
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6. To write the Commissioners of Customs at Bristol to secure the
Dutch ship and goods brought in there by Capt. Marriot, and to take
care that the goods are not embezzled. |
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7. A letter to be prepared to the Commissioners in Ireland,
acquainting them with the present state of affairs, and with the
departure of the Dutch Ambassadors. |
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8. To write Capt. Harrison noticing the return of Col. Morley
and Col. Thomson, and to desire him to observe the directions
formerly given him. |
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9. The Admiralty Committee to examine the defects in the
victualling of the merchant ships hired for the service, and to report
what should be done. |
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10. The Committee for Examinations to examine Capt. Coterell
sent up from Hull, and report. |
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11. Capt. Coterell to be committed to the Gatehouse, for piracy
and on suspicion of treason. |
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12. Order,—on consideration of the information and examination
of Col. Ellis Leighton, reported by the Committee for Examinations
and Discoveries, and of the occasion of his coming over, together
with the condition of himself and the Duke of Buckingham, being
the party from whom he pretends to be sent, and in respect of their
obnoxiousness to the justice of this State,—that the sealed letter
directed to Lord Gen. Cromwell, and presented by him to Council,
be redelivered to the said Colonel, who alleges he brought it from
the said Duke, and that he have notice by the Clerk of the Council
to depart the limits of this commonwealth within 10 days, at his
uttermost peril. [I. 29, pp. 78–81.] |
| July 3. |
63. Council of State to General Robert Blake. By ours, written
you before the receipt of yours of 28 ult. from off Flamborough
Head, you will see the justice and necessity of making use of all
such means as Providence has put into your hands for our defence
against the Dutch, and of putting the fleet into such a posture as
may be most serviceable to those ends. |
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Since we heard of your going northward, we have endeavoured to
send out the ships in the river to reinforce Sir Geo. Ayscue, so as to
enable him to be fit for service, but find it more difficult than was
expected. We enclose intelligence out of the Low Countries. We
hear that Rupert's fleet is in the west, holding its course towards
Brest, but we do not hear where Tromp is. Noted as enclosed to
Major-Gen. Deane by the post. [Copy, 1 page.] |
| July 4. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Admiralty Committee to send a physician and surgeon to
visit Capt. Wright, in respect of his wounds. |
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2. The said committee to provide two more ketches to be sent to
Sir Geo. Ayscue for intelligence, and to take an account from Mr.
Thurloe of the orders already made for that purpose, and what is
done thereupon. |
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3. Also to consider how some additional strength may be sent to
Sir Geo. Ayscue, and for guard of the seas, and to send for and confer
with merchants and others thereon. |
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4. Also to ascertain from Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood and Col. Ingoldsby what more soldiers are ready to go for manning the ships
in the river, and take an account from Mr. Coytmor, if he has come
home, of the number and condition of the ships. |
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5. The said committee to meet to-morrow at 8 a.m., upon the
above matters, and report in the afternoon; Cols. Martin and Purefoy
to take care thereof. |
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6. Council being informed of some intelligence of consequence to
be had from a person now in France, who is said to be within
the rules of exceptions, and makes offer of discovery, Lord Whitelock
and Cols. Martin and Morley are to cause some correspondence to be
held with him, by such persons as they think fit, and to report the
result to Council. [I. 29, pp. 81, 82.] |
| July 5. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The petition of Wm. Flinton, mariner, referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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3. That of John Wallop, master of the Annie and Alice, to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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4. Mr. Thompson, Navy Commissioner, to go down the river
Thames, hasten the ships taken into the service to the Downs, and
remain there until he sees them all gone, and give information daily
to Council. |
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5. To write the Navy Commissioners to hasten the fire-ships in
the river to the Downs, and to take care that they are furnished with
all necessaries, and that no time be lost. |
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6. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue that Council gives him leave to come
on shore for several days, for recovery of his health, provided he
leaves the command of the fleet in the hands of some able and fit
person. |
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7. Col. Farrington to be committed prisoner to the Serjeant-atarms, until he is examined. |
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9. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to report to the House the draft
of a declaration concerning the proceedings between this commonwealth and the Dutch. [I. 29, pp. 82–85.] |
| July 6. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Col. Morley, Col. Thomson, and Mr. Scott to go down to Tilbury
Hope, to hasten out the ships there, so as to join the fleet under Sir
Geo. Ayscue. |
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2. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to report to the House the letters
lately sent from the commissioners in Ireland, General Blake and
Sir Geo. Ayscue. |
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3. The list sent from the Ordnance officers, of guns to be put on
board the Sovereign, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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5. The petition of Anne Doughty referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee. |
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6. That of Mathias Nicolls, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to the
Committee for Examinations. |
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7. The orders of Parliament for giving an allowance to Mr. Eldred,
employed in Scotland as Commissary of Provisions, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to consider out of what treasury the money is to be paid, and to report. |
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8. To send for Monsr. Jentilliot to attend Council. |
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9. The Admiralty Committee to consider the best way of making
sale of the goods lately taken from the Dutch, and to meet this
evening thereon, and make their report. |
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10. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue that Lady Norton, wife of Sir
Gregory Norton, is now at Calais, and that he is to give her a
passage over into England. |
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11. Mr. Frost to pay the persons who gave information of the
dangerous words spoken by a brazier in Oxford. |
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12. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue and the Navy Commissioners to
hasten out the fire-ships and the remaining men-of-war in the river,
and to inform themselves of the cause of their stay, and in whom
the defects lie, and certify. |
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13. The committee appointed to draw a declaration of proceedings
with the United Provinces to bring to Council to-morrow the answer
they were to draw to the paper of the Danish Ambassadors, which
was by them presented to Parliament. |
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14. The Ordnance Committee to consider of supplying the forces
at Tilbury and Gravesend with guns mentioned in the list sent by
Cols. Morley and Thomson when they were there. |
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15. The letter of Major-General Deane from Dalkeith referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report what should be done. |
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16. To write the Mayor of Hull that much oak timber has been
brought towards Hull for transportation into foreign parts, and to
desire him to give order that no timber whatever be allowed to be
transported. |
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17. The articles read and reported from the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, in answer to the proposals of the Danish Ambassadors, and
also the articles prepared to be given to the said Ambassadors from
Council, approved, and to be translated into Latin. |
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18. Directions to be given to the Collectors for Prize Goods to
make sale of the oranges, lemons, and other perishable goods aboard
the Abraham's Offering, taken from the Dutch, and brought to
Weymouth. |
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19. Col. Throgmorton to be bailed on bond in 1,000l., with two
sureties in 500l., on the usual conditions. |
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20. Major Salwey added to the Admiralty Committee. |
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21. Col. Goffe's regiment to be recruited to 1,200 men, those being
counted who are now at sea, and the Ordnance Committee to give
order that the recruits of that regiment may be armed. |
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22. To signify to Monsr. Jentilliot, who pretends to be envoy from
the King of France, that Council expects he will deliver to Parlia
ment the letter he pretends he has brought to them from the said
King, between this and Friday, or give an account to Council on
Friday afternoon. [I. 29, pp. 86–90.] |
| July 7. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Direction to be given to the Commissioners of Customs to take
up sufficient men to bring the prizes from Dover to the Thames,
which men are to be protected from impress whilst upon that
service. |
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3. The letter to Sir Geo. Ayscue approved, and to be signed and
sent. |
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4. To write the now Treasurers-at-war, enclosing the petition of
Major Philip Eyton on behalf of Lieut.-Col. Finch, and desire them
to pay the money forthwith, or give an account why they do not. |
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5. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider how more money
may be furnished for the incident charges of Council, and report
with all speed. |
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6. Sir Adam Hepburne, of Homby, and Jno. Cockburne, his son-inlaw, to have liberty to go to Scotland, if upon conference with the
Lord General, his Lordship shall think it fit, upon the usual security. |
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7. The suspension laid upon the letters of marque and reprisal
granted to the administrators of Paulet taken off, and so much to
be signified to the Admiralty Judges, that the parties concerned
therein may proceed upon their letters of reprisal. |
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8. The Irish and Scotch Committee to audit Mr. Frost's accounts
of the disbursements of the contingent money of Council, made by
their order for this year. |
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11. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue, recommending the petition of Thos.
Browning, of St. Katherine's, Tower, on behalf of Capt. Jas. Smith,
and leaving it to him to do as he thinks fit. |
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13. The petition of Isabel Trenhele, of Kingswear near Dartmouth, widow, referred to the Ordnance Committee to report. |
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14. That of David Dove to the Admiralty Committee. |
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15. To write the Lord Mayor of London, recommending David
Dove, a maimed soldier, as fit to be put into some hospital for his
present relief and subsistence. |
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16. The account annexed to the petition of the officers of the
High Court of Justice, of money due to them for attending that
court, to be perused by Mr. Frost, who is to certify what is due to
each of them. |
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17. The debate as to appointing a Commander-in-Chief for Ireland to be resumed to-morrow afternoon, and the Lord General and
the other members of Council to attend. |
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18. The letter to Sir Geo. Ayscue to be signed and sent. |
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19. The paper read in answer to that given in to Parliament by
the Danish Ambassadors, at their last audience, approved. |
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21. Council to sit to-morrow at 8 a.m., and the members to have
notice. |
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22. The Committee for Examinations to take bail of Thos. Smith,
of Stony Stratford, co. Northampton, who was apprehended upon
suspicion of being a Jesuit, &c., on the usual conditions, and if he
cannot find sureties, they may take his own bond, and set him at
liberty. |
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23. To write Capt. Harrison that if, upon coming into the Downs,
he shall find Sir Geo. Ayscue gone westward, he is to follow him,
unless orders have been left to the contrary. |
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24. To write the Navy Commissioners to have sufficient barges
ready at Whitehall Bridge, to carry the 200 landsmen appointed to
be sent on board the ships going to the Downs. [I. 29, pp. 91–
96.] |
| July 7. |
Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs that a subcommittee consider the business of the clothiers referred from Council,
and report to Council. [I. 131, p. 9.] |
| [July 7.] |
64. Form of a blank bond taken upon the issuing of letters of
reprisal. [1¾ pages.]. |
July 7.
Exeter. |
65. Rich Harte, receiver, to Lawrence Steele, treasurer, Lombard
Street. Mr. Lippencot refuses to pay the 230l., and his son says
that you and Mr. Sealey should pay it. I hope you will speak to
them about it and avoid any clamour with the trustees. I shall
be in London next week and then make up the 300l., that being
admitted in part, and give you an account of Holwell's business, and
what I have done in it. If Mr. Sealey will order Lippencot to pay
the 230l., Mr. Sheppard will stay here to receive it. I desire to be
careful in the discharge of my duty here, and as fast as we can receive
money, will pay it into and for the Treasury, as your reputation is
as tender to me as my own, and let mine be so to you with the
trustees. [1 page.] |
| July 8. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Dr. Walker to attend Council to-morrow afternoon. |
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2. The petition of Hen. Stephens referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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3. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the Danish Ambassadors that
the commissioners appointed to treat with them will attend them
to-morrow at 9 a.m., and deliver the answer of Council to their last
paper given in to Parliament. |
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4. Mr. Bond, Mr. Scott, Mr. Martin, Col. Purefoy, Mr. Challoner,
and Lord Commissioner Whitelock, to be a committee to attend the
said Ambassadors, to deliver the answer to their 14 articles and
paper, as also the declaration of the House on the differences between
this commonwealth and the United Provinces. |
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6. Lieut.-General Fleetwood to appoint officers to conduct the
200 soldiers from London to the Downs, and see them put on board,
so that there may not be a repetition of the disorders which happened with those last sent. |
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7. The petition of Thomas Wale, shipwright of Dover, referred
to the Navy Commissioners, who are to order the supply of masts,
&c. needful for repair of ships there. [Also Vol. XXIV., No. 66.] |
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8. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Barrett Lacie referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee. |
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9. Mr. Love to report to the House the Act prepared for regulating printing. |
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10. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Geo. Kekewich, Governor of Mawes
Castle, Cornwall, referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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11. That of Col. Herbert Lunsford for liberty to transport 3,000
Irishmen into the service of the King of Spain, referred to the committee appointed for that business. |
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12. Mr. Corbett added to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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13. The servant of Monsr. Barrière, apprehended on suspicion of
being a dangerous person, to be set at liberty. |
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14. To represent to the House Council's opinion that Lieut.-Gen.
Fleetwood is a fit person to be Commander-in-Chief of the forces in
Ireland, under the Lord General. |
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15. Memorandum to send the order dismissing Scotch prisoners
in Gloucester to Sir Wm. Constable. |
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16. Col. Christ. Mayo to have liberty to transport out of Ireland,
into the service of the King of Spain, 3,000 of such Irishmen as
have been in arms against Parliament, provided he give security, to
be approved of by the committee appointed to dispose of Irish
soldiers, that none of them shall return to Ireland, or any of the
territories of this commonwealth, or be made use of to the prejudice
thereof. |
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17. Mr. Carleton joined in commission with Mr. Wilson, employed
in Spain on public affairs. |
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18. The petition of Isaiah Blorefield referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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19. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the proposals
of the Spanish Ambassadors for carrying Irishmen to the service
of the King of Spain, and report what should be done. |
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20. Col. Fealan to have liberty to transport out of Ireland, into
the service of the King of Spain, 1,000 Irishmen who have been in
arms against Parliament, on like security as Col. Christ. Mayo. |
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21. The letter from the Resident at Hamburg to be read tomorrow. |
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22. Mr. Bond to offer to the House the report concerning Jersey,
as also the letter read at Council from thence. |
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23. Dr. Gurdon, and the rest of the officers of the Mint, to take
care to apprehend Welling, junior, of Highgate, charged with coining
false money, and that a due prosecution be made concerning this
business, and in all cases of a like nature; Lord Chief Justice
Rolle to be desired to take notice hereof, on their application to him,
and grant warrants as he shall see cause. |
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24. The instructions for the commissioners to be sent to Ireland
to be considered to-morrow. |
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25. The qualifications prepared by the Admiralty Judges for
letters of marque referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs;
Dr. Exton to attend them thereon. |
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26. Major Salwey to report to the House that, there having been
a necessity of sending land soldiers aboard the State's ships out of
several foot regiments, and affairs requiring further numbers to be
sent, Council have given order for recruiting those regiments to a
number above the establishment; they therefore desire that the
Army Committee may be empowered to pay such recruits as Council
have already ordered or shall order. |
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27. Major Salwey to report to the House that divers merchant
ships belonging to Holland have been taken and brought into the
Thames, to Dover, and other ports, where they remain with their
ladings undisposed of; that a large proportion of such goods are of a
perishable nature, and many of them have been embezzled by the
Dutch mariners, notwithstanding the care taken to prevent it; and
that so long as they remain undisposed of, the commonwealth is at
great daily charge for the maintenance of the mariners taken on
board such ships, and the employing of officers to take care of them,
and therefore to desire that order be given concerning them. |
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28. So much of the letter of Capt. Jno. Topping, from Tynemouth
Castle, as concerns the demand of Fras. Comin for six guns in that
garrison, by virtue of a warrant of Council, referred to the Ordnance
Committee, and meantime the warrant for their delivery suspended.
[I. 30, pp. 1–8.] |
| July 9. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue that Council has received his letter,
and that notwithstanding the present extremities which are upon
him, they hope God will bless him with good success. |
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2. Council to meet to-morrow at 7 a.m., and the particular
members to have notice. |
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3. To write General Blake, enclosing a copy of Sir Geo. Ayscue's
letter, and acquaint him with the present station of the merchant
ships taken on as additional strength to the fleet, and leave it to him
to do as he shall think fit. |
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4. To write the Mayor of Dover that Ellis Carter, of that town,
was lately taken at sea, with his ship and goods, by the Dutch, and
carried to Flushing; and to desire him to examine him, and such of
his company as are at Dover, concerning his capture and usage, and
return their examinations in writing. |
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5. Dr. Walker to attend Council on Wednesday next. |
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6. The business of qualifications for letters of marque and reprisal
to be considered to-morrow. |
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7. To write the Lord General that, as there is a considerable fleet
of Dutch upon the coast of Kent, he is to order the troop of horse at
Ashford, or any other, to march to and quarter at Deal, for the
security of that coast. |
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8. Capts. Moulton, Crandley, and Limbrie to attend Council tomorrow at 8 a.m. |
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9. To declare to Col. Elias Leighton that he is not to make
any further addresses to Council, that he is to depart this nation
within the time limited by former order of Council, and that if he
stays beyond that time, it must be at his peril. |
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10. Mr. Dixwell to go with Mr. Scott and Col. Thomson towards
the Downs, and be joined with them in the instructions which are
to be given to them. |
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11. Capts. Moulton and Limbrie to be at Col. Thomson's lodgings
in Whitehall by 12 o'clock this night, so as to be ready to go along
with some members of Council appointed to go to the Lee Road,
and towards the Downs. |
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12. To write the Governor of Waterford to deliver to Robt. Cann,
Robt. Yate, and Thos. Speed, merchants of Bristol, such Irishmen
as are now prisoners with him, and as they shall have occasion to
make use of, being bound with their ships for the West Indies. |
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14. The petition of Hans Steiger referred to the Committee for
Prisoners. |
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15. To write the Commissioners of Customs that Council have
withdrawn their late order concerning the Golden Lily, of Flushing,
and other Dutch ships of that nature, and have left those ships and
goods to be disposed of according to law. |
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16. Order that Monsr. Gentilliot—having had time given him to
deliver the letter he pretended to have from the King of France,
directed to Parliament, and having neither delivered it, nor given
any sufficient reason for not doing so—depart this commonwealth,
and its territories, within three days, or remain at his peril. |
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17. Major Salwey to report to the House that Council have
found it necessary, as the present state of affairs stands, for the more
effectual carrying on of the service, to give order for recruiting the
Lord General's and Col. Ingoldsby's regiments from 1,200 to 1,600
men, and Col. Goffe's regiment from 700 to 1,200, to be continued
from the 2nd instant for three months; and to move the House
that the Army Committee may order the pay of those regiments
accordingly. |
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19. The Admiralty Committee to consider the information given
to Council of the taking of Capt. Gardner, a pirate, and take order
that he may be put in safe custody. [I. 30, pp. 8–13.] |
| July 9. |
Additional instructions by the Council of State, to Col. Thomson,
Mr. Scott, and Col. Dixwell:— |
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1. By the instructions given you on the 6th, you were to hasten
the ships then in the river to the Downs; Council being informed
this afternoon of a fleet of Hollanders that may interpose between
these ships and Sir Geo. Ayscue, they leave it to you either to send
away the said ships according to the said instructions, or to stay
them in the river, and give such directions concerning them as you,
being upon the place, shall judge best. |
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2. Having given such directions, and taken such order concerning
the ships, you are to be resident in such place as may best enable
you to hold correspondence both with Sir Geo. Ayscue and the other
ships, that you may from time to time advise and order in all things
that may fall out, in this juncture of affairs. |
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3. In case you find it necessary to raise any part of the county of
Kent, power is hereby given to Col. Dixwell to raise the same, by
such ways and means as shall be thought most fit, and to apply the
same in a more particular manner for guarding the sea coast in this
time of imminent danger. |
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4. You are to give frequent advertisements to Council of all that
shall occur. [I. 30, pp. 12, 13.] |
July 9/19.
The Leopard, Leghorn Road. |
67. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Navy Committee. My former
letter was to be sent by Marseilles, the sickness being in Genoa, but
the messenger was detained by foul weather. There were no letters
for any of our nation the last post. The major part of the fine
goods, which were on board the Sampson, Mary, and Levant Merchant, are safely landed at the Lazaretto. The Holland men-ofwar are yet by us, and we hear, by their letters from Holland this
week, that our ships have taken the French fleet in the English
Channel, consisting of 40 sail with 3 convoys, and they seem much
displeased at it. It is thought that those here have not yet received
orders to fight us, but last night they called a council of war. We
do not know the result; it is reported that they are to depart
from Leghorn the first fair wind, and it is supposed for France. We
hear that the 8 French men-of-war and 4 fire-ships have gone to
relieve Barcelona; but we have no certainty that there are 14
sail of Holland men-of-war at Cadiz. If these ships depart, Mr.
Longland and I intend to send a felucca to see what course they
steer, and we will stay for Capt. Badiley's arrival, unless you otherwise order. [¾ page.] |
| July 9. |
Committee For Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Sir J. Harrington,
and Mr. Corbett added to Sir Baltazar Gerbier's sub-committee. |
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2. To report to Council, on the case of Gervase Locke, that the
penalty of the Act of Navigation should be suspended, on his
swearing to his narrative, until Parliament's resolution be known.
[I. 131, p. 9.] |
| July 10. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. To write the commissioners sent down to the ships of the
intelligence from the Downs, and also the information of Jeremiah
Low, of the fleet of General Blake, and of Tromp's fleet sailing that
way. |
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4. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue, enclosing the information given in by
Jeremiah Low. |
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5. The Council adhere to the vote that all who have already had or
should have letters of marque and reprisal granted, should be enjoined
to carry aboard the ships set out by virtue of those letters, not less
than 20 guns. |
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6. Five days more added to those already given by Council to
Monsr. Gentilliot, for his departure out of the nation. |
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7. To write the Navy Commissioners to provide hammocks for
the land soldiers put on board the fleet with Sir Geo. Ayscue. |
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8. The letter of Capt. Clarke, from West Cowes, to Capt. Moulton,
complaining of the neglects of the captain of the Francis, referred
to the Admiralty Committee. |
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9. Jas. Lesley, Lord Lundoris, prisoner at Chester, to be bailed,
and permitted to live at Thornton le Street, or any other place in
the North Riding of co. York, on a bond in 500l., with two sureties
in 200l. each, on the usual conditions. |
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10. The paper given in to Council, containing some propositions
for ordering the ships in the river, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to meet concerning the same on Monday afternoon,
and the Navy Commissioners to attend them. |
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11. The petition of John Lucas and Jno. Speare referred to the
Admiralty Committee, to report. |
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12. Also the petition of the owners and freighters of the James
Bonadventure, the committee to consider whether the petition may
be granted without prejudice to the State, and report. |
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13. The petition of Armiger Warner, for leave to carry soldiers to
Ireland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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14. The Admiralty Judges to prepare the draft of a qualification
to be given to all such as have or shall have letters of marque and
reprisal granted them, restraining them from seizing or molesting
any of the French fishermen who fish between the coast of France
and Sussex, in small fisher boats. [I. 30, pp. 13–17.] |
July 10.
Whitehall. |
Additional articles to those of 19 Dec. 1649, agreed upon by the
Council of State, in pursuance of an Act of Parliament of 25 June
1649, for granting commissions and letters of marque or reprisal
against foreign princes and states, and their subjects, by whom
merchants, owners of ships, and other persons of this commonwealth have sustained or shall sustain loss or damage, as well at sea,—
in having their ships, merchandizes, and goods, surprised, taken, and
detained,—as otherwise:— |
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1. No merchant or owner of any vessels or other persons whatsoever of this commonwealth—who, on their complaint to the Council
of State according to the former articles, have obtained or shall
obtain letters of marque or reprisal,—shall set forth any ship, manof-war, or other vessel whatsoever, for executing their said letters,
which shall not be of the burthen of 200 tons at least, and carry
20 guns, saving that they may set forth any small pinnace to accom
pany them, for pursuit of such vessels as fly from them into or be in
any creek, sands, or narrow places, whereinto the said greater ships
or men-of-war cannot safely enter; provided that no such pinnace be
set out to sea without one or more of the greater ships, and be set
forth to attend upon such greater ship. |
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2. That the said greater ships or men-of-war, and likewise the
said pinnaces or smaller vessels, be sufficiently manned, armed, and
furnished with powder, shot, provisions, &c., proportionable to their
burthen. |
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3. If they discover any ship or ships belonging to this commonwealth or to any of its people in distress, by being in fight, or by
being set upon or taken by any of the enemies, the captain or commander of every ship making such discovery shall use his best
endeavours to rescue and succour all such ships, and labour to free
them from the enemy. |
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4. The captains and commanders of all ships set forth on letters
of marque shall,—on special warrant from the Parliament, Council of
State, or their Admiral at sea, requiring their particular aid for the
service, by reason of any occurrent or special occasion,—forthwith
yield obedience thereunto, and perform such service as by the said
warrant they shall be required. |
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5. When any ships, goods, wares, or merchandize shall be seized,
and brought into any port, haven, or harbour of this commonwealth,
by virtue of letters of marque, and shall be adjudged in the Admiralty
for lawful prize, or shall be ordered to be sold as perishable, the same
shall be appraised, and an exact inventory taken thereof, and returned
to the registrar of the said court, there to remain, for the better
keeping of just and due accounts, and answering any demands concerning the same. |
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6. They are to keep good order in their ships, and give frequent
advice to Council where they are; what ships they surprise, with the
commander's and ship's name; with what laden, and of what force;
and endeavour to get the best intelligence of all matters concerning
the commonwealth, and give advertisement thereof to Council. |
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7. None of the said merchants, owners of ships, or others
having letters of marque shall, by virtue thereof, seize or take any
of the boats or other vessels of any of the French fishermen, or
molest or hinder the said fishermen in their employment, without special warrant from Parliament or Council. [I. 30, pp. 17,
18.] |
| July 10. |
68. Council of State to General Robert Blake. By the enclosed
you will see the present state and condition of things in the Downs,
as fully as they are represented to us. Sir Geo. Ayscue has only
16 ships, 20 of the merchants' ships taken into the service being
yet in Lee road, and not ready for service, although nothing
has been omitted conducing to the fitting of them out; but the
greatest want is men, which we hope will be supplied shortly.
[Copy, ½ page.] |
July 11.
Sunday. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To inform Dr. Brian Walton that, on considering his petition
offering an edition of the Bible in several tongues, Council are of
opinion that the work propounded by him is very honourable and
deserving encouragement, but find that the matter of his desires is
more proper for the consideration of Parliament than Council. |
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2. To write Peter Pett to proceed in carrying down the Sovereign,
as propounded by him in his letter to Sir Hen. Vane. |
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3. To write the Commissioners sent from Council what has been
propounded by Peter Pett, and Council's approval. |
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4. Mr. Frost to have leave of absence for some days, for recovery
of his health, and his brother, Joseph Frost, to attend Council meantime. |
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5. The Navy Commissioners to attend the Admiralty Committee
to-morrow by 6 a.m. |
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6. That Committee to consider of providing more soldiers to
be sent to the fleet, and to sit to-morrow at 6 a.m. |
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7. Special summons to be given to all the members of Council to
meet to-morrow at 3 p.m. |
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8. To write the western ports to send out some small vessels to
give notice to all English ships to put into the next convenient port,
until they have a sufficient convoy sent for them. |
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10. To write Col. Syler, Mr. Desborow, and Mr. Saltonstall, commissioners at Leith, and to the Governor of Tynemouth Castle, to
send the enclosed letter to sea in a fit vessel, to General Blake.
[I. 30, pp. 19–20.] |
| July 11. |
69. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We hear from
Sir George Ayscue in the Downs that the Dutch have appeared
there, with a fleet of 102 men-of-war, besides 10 fire-ships, which are
divided into three squadrons, not far asunder, and in sight of Sir
George's fleet. The Governor of Deal writes that Sir George has
resolved, finding the Dutch in this posture, to put his fleet, being
but 14 or 16 sail, as much as he can under the protection of the
castle, the fleet of merchantmen under the command of Capt. Harrison, which were to have come to him out of the river, being stayed
for want of men. Noted as sent by the post, enclosed in letters
to Leith and Tynemouth. [Copy, 1 page.] |
| July 12. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Bond to be President of Council until this day month. |
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2. To write the Governor of Plymouth to set out two more
ketches, to stand off to sea from the Land's End, and acquaint
English merchant ships homeward bound of the difference between
this nation and the Dutch, and require them, in the name of Council,
to put into the first convenient port, and forbear coming to the port
of London, until they have convoy, or order to come without it. |
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3. To write the Governor of Pendennis Castle to the same
effect. |
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4. Directions to be given to the Collectors for Prize Goods, to
cause the man-of-war taken from the Dutch, and now at Hull, to be
appraised. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to order the victualling and manning of the man-of-war lately taken from the Dutch, and now at
Hull, and to satisfy themselves of the fitness of Stephen Rose to be
her commander. |
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6. To write the bailiffs of Yarmouth for an account of what guns
they have in Yarmouth, and to say that iron culverins 10 feet in
length shall be sent them, if they will supply the place for which
they are desired. |
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7. To write the Masters of Trinity House to return the names of
fit persons out of which Council may choose a master for the
Sovereign. |
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8. Mr. Pett to take the first opportunity to carry the Sovereign
to Bishops Ness, and stay on board until a master or captain comes to
take charge of her. |
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9. The debate as to choosing a commander for the Sovereign to be
resumed next Wednesday. |
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10. To write the Lord General to send Lieut.-Gen. Monk to his
charge in Scotland, and to inform himself of the present state of
affairs there, and acquaint Council therewith. [I. 30, pp. 21–23.] |
July 12.
Yarmouth. |
70. Jno. Carter and Geo. Spilman, bailiffs, to the Council of State.
We send you an account, by Thos. Creswell, master of a vessel sent
out to sea by us last Saturday, of a Dutch fleet. We have again sent
him to the northward, to give intelligence of this Dutch fleet to
all the merchant ships and others which he shall find. The other
sloop we sent out has not yet returned, but we will inform you of
anything further that shall be brought us. [2/3 page.] Enclosing, |
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70. i. Thos. Creswell to [the bailiffs of Yarmouth]. We came
out of the Haven at 10 p.m. last Saturday, intending for
the Holland coast, but the wind changing, we returned
and put into Winterton Roads, and from thence plyed
up to Yarmouth sands, where we saw three ships coming
from the south, and seven others from Southwold Bay.
We weighed and stood after them, but soon after fell in
with a fleet of 120 sail; and they being to windward
of us, we dared not stand too near; they steered their
course N.N.W., and I took them to be the Holland fleet.—
10 July 1652. Elizabeth of Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth. |
July 12.
Leghorn. |
71. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. I went aboard
the Leopard to consult with Capt. Appleton about his safety, and
we resolved his stay until the next letters from England, which
might give us some further light how affairs stood between us and
Holland. On the 7th inst., being the day before the letters arrived,
14 Dutch ships of war came into this port, which for three months
have been before Toulon. Their coming amazed us, this being an
open road, where the ships can receive little succour from the castles
on shore. We took counsel with the commanders of the Turkey
ships to land all their fine goods, and having brought several bark
loads on shore, the chief commander of the Hollanders sent a
threatening message to the Governor, that if we landed any more
goods, they would either sink or burn our ships, which they say are
besieged by them, and consequently the goods are theirs. As this
was strange news to us, we dispatched a post to Florence, to desire
the Great Duke's special protection and help to get our goods ashore,
which he has very favourably granted, and ordered us all the succour
the town can afford us, either by castle, galley, or armed boats; so
that to-morrow we shall work again in landing, and hope to accomplish it without any great danger. You thus see the condition of
these ships, and that they must lie thus besieged here until you send
a dozen good frigates to fetch them off; although Capt. Badiley's
three ships might be joined with these here, yet 6 are very unfit to
fight with 14. Some of the merchant ships are of good force, but
their rich lading rather encourages the enemy. It is rumoured
amongst the Dutch that 15 more of their ships are coming hither
from Cadiz, and it is suspected that 12 sail of French may come
hither from Marseilles. [1¼ pages.] |
| July 13. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The lists of prisoners who stand committed to the Tower, and
of other prisoners, to be brought to Council to-morrow, that they may
consider what to offer to Parliament concerning them. |
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2. Capt. Harrison and his lieutenant to attend Council this
afternoon. |
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3. To write Capt. Kendall that, in the absence of Capt. Harrison,
he is to receive and observe such orders as shall be sent to the fleet
now in the river, either from the commissioners sent from Council
to the Downs, from the Lord General, or from Sir Geo. Ayscue. |
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5. Fras. Owen, merchant of Leadenhall Street, Mr. Perinaut of
Bottle Lane, near Billingsgate, and Alex. Holt of Lombard Street,
approved as security for Col. Mayo, as to his transporting 3,000 men
to Bilboa or St. Sebastian's, and preventing them returning to
England, Ireland, or any of the territories of this commonwealth. |
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7. To write the Army Committee recommending the petition of
Major Philip Eyton, that [they may prevent] the inconvenience
mentioned therein, which will come to the soldiers in the Isle of
Man, by reason of the length of time which will elapse in sending
a warrant to Col. Duckenfield, to give his receipt, and return it. |
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9. The letter from the Customs' Commissioners, with the letter of
Thos. Shewell from Bristol, referred to the Admiralty Committee,
who are to confer with the Admiralty Judges, and give order as
they find fit. |
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10. The committee appointed to speak with Monsr. Barrière to
meet him to-morrow. |
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12. The Committee for Examinations to examine Thos. Bushell,
of Euston, co. Oxford, and if they find him chargeable with anything,
to take bail; if not, to dismiss him. |
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13. Dr. Walker to attend the Committee for Foreign Affairs tomorrow by 7 a.m. |
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14. The petition of James Pickering and Co. referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, to confer with Dr. Walker, and report. |
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15. The Navy Commissioners to send in an account to Council
to-morrow what ships are now in the Thames which have been
taken from the Dutch, and which of them are fit to be made menof-war. |
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16. The Mint Committee to speak with Thos. Bushell concerning
what he has to propound as to discovering and working certain rich
mines, and to report. |
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18. The letter from the Ordnance officers, desiring 300l. to be
imprested to Thos. Hodgkins, to enable him to provide iron bars and
double cross bow shot for the fleet, referred to the Ordnance Committee, who are to inquire whether the stores are already sufficiently
supplied therewith, and if not, where the money may be had for
them, and report. |
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21. The petition of Easter Pope referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report what should be done for him. |
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22. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to confer with Dr. Walker
to-morrow, concerning the putting the ships lately taken from the
Dutch into a way of adjudication, and to give order for doing it.
[Also I. 131, p. 10.] |
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23. To write the Haberdashers' Hall Commissioners, enclosing
copies of the orders for payment of money to Sir David Hasteville, and to desire them to certify Council next Thursday what
money they find due to him. |
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24. The Navy Victuallers having put on board a vessel victuals
for 200 men for the northern squadron, and the Lion, one of that
squadron, having victualled the other ships, and come into Hull to
revictual, the 200 men's victuals are to be stayed at Hull for further
service. |
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25. Council to sit to-morrow, at 8 a.m. |
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26. The petition of — Mayart, for leave to transport some
Irish soldiers to foreign parts, referred to the committee appointed
for that purpose. |
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27. Mr. Thurloe to appoint fit persons to translate the Parliament's declaration into Latin, French, and Dutch. [I. 30, pp. 24–
29.] |
July 13.
Ipswich. |
73. Rich. Hayle, Rich. Jeninges, and Fras. Bacon, bailiffs, to the
Council of State. We hear from the bailiffs of Southwold that
yesterday there were 80 Flemish men-of-war before their town, and
that although they did their best to keep them off with their guns,
yet they took two vessels. We have given notice hereof to the
masters of the ships in this harbour, who intend to lie up until they
have a guard, many of them being of considerable burden, and it
may be very prejudicial if they should fall into the enemies' hands.
We crave your consideration thereof, as also of the security of
these coasts. [2/3 page.] |
| July 14. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Admiralty Committee to consider as to disposing of the
Dutch prisoners now at Hull. |
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8. The petition of Thomas Diamond referred to the Committee
for Examinations, who are to examine the cause of his commitment, and report. |
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10. Liberty to be given to Sir Thos. Urquhart to repair to Scotland, on security to return in five months, and not to act to the
prejudice of the commonwealth. |
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11, 12. The Ordnance Committee to consider what should be
done for strengthening Aldborough, Dunwich, and Southwold, and
what ammunition should be sent thither, and for the security
of the Isle of Lovingland, and report; Mr. Greenwood to attend them
thereon. |
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13. Also to consider what maritime places should be fortified, in
the present state of affairs between this nation and the Dutch, more
especially in the western parts. |
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14. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
bills and instructions to be proposed to Parliament for settling that
place (?), to be considered to-morrow. |
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15. The petition of Col. Wm. Herbert referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to report. |
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16. That of Capt. Wm. Digby to the Committee for Plantations, to
report. |
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17. That of Gerrard Van Hoven to the Committee for Examinations to order him a pass, unless they find cause to the contrary. |
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18. The Earl of Pembroke and Mr. Challoner added to the committee to speak with Monsr. Barrière. |
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19. The petition of Rich. Skinner referred to the Committee for
Forests and Preservation of Timber. |
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20. That of Stephen Puckle, mariner, referred to the Admiralty
Committee, and if they find it to be as alleged, they are to consider
of a fit reward for him, and what employment he may deserve. |
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21. To desire the Lord General to order Major-General Lambert's
regiment to march towards Yarmouth, the Isle of Lovingland, and
the sea coast of Suffolk, for strengthening the same. |
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22, 27. To write the Navy Commissioners that Council did not
expect such an answer as was sent them, concerning the giving an
account of the Dutch ships lately taken, and to require them to
proceed to take an account, and send a list thereof, and return it
with all speed. |
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23. The petition of James Orrock, and others of St. Andrew's,
Scotland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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24. The list given in to Council, of ships now in the Thames fit to
be taken into the service, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who
are to choose 10 of the best, and advise with the Navy Commissioners concerning the same,—especially the propositions made by the
owners in reference to their setting out, and what is fit to be given
by the State,—and to report. |
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25. The Ordnance Committee to consider what ammunition is
necessary for the supply of Yarmouth and Lovingland, and Major
White's letter also referred to them. |
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26. To write Capt. Kendall to sail to Sir Geo. Ayscue, with the
first opportunity. [I. 30, pp. 29–34.] |
| July 14. |
74. Council of State to General Robert Blake. The last letter
we received from you was off Sunderland, since which we have sent
two expresses of the condition of affairs here and in the Downs, and
now enclose some intelligence concerning Tromp. Give us frequent
notice of your posture, and how we may send to you. Noted "sent
by the post to the Governor of Leith, 11 at night." [Copy, 2/3 page.] |
| [July 14.] |
75. Petition of Col. Wm. Herbert to the Admiralty Committee, for
command of a vessel. Has served Parliament from the beginning of
the wars, "and lost much blood and bones" in the service, and is yet
unsatisfied of 2,000l. due to him therefor. [½ page.] |
| July 14. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Order on a reference affixed of the Council of State of 13 July,
concerning Dutch prizes, to report, as the committee's opinion on
conference with Dr. Walker, that the said ships and goods, and all
others taken from the Dutch, should be proceeded against in the
Admiralty Court, and there adjudged for lawful reprisals, for damage
sustained by the violence, miscarriage, and irregular proceedings of
the Dutch. The Admiralty Judges required to proceed therein with
expedition. |
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2. Dr. Walker to make the appointed alterations in the Act for
calling home mariners, and present it to the committee on Friday.
[I. 131, p. 10.] |
| July 15. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Huet Leat and Randolph Manwaring and Co.,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to confer with
the Admiralty Judges thereon. |
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3. The paper of Monsr. Barrière referred to the said committee,
who are to consider what has been propounded to Council as to
opening the trade to Bordeaux, and meet to-morrow thereon. |
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4. The report from the Committee for Examinations concerning
Mr. Hamilton approved, and to be reported to the House by the
Earl of Pembroke. |
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5. Mr. Scott and Mr. Dixwell to return the hearty thanks of
Council to Capts. Moulton and Limbrie, for their great pains in the
journey they took with the commissioners to the Downs. |
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6. The 4 papers concerning the wants of the castles in the Downs
referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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7. The paper concerning the wounded men at Dover referred to
the Admiralty Committee. |
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8. The report concerning Walter Jacobson recommitted to the
Admiralty Committee, who are to send for the invoice and papers of
the King David, and ascertain what goods belong to the English, and
what to the Dutch. |
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9. The Lord General and Mr. Neville to report to the House that
Council, having considered the petition of Sir Oliver Fleming, Master
of the Ceremonies, find that he was so appointed by an ordinance of
Parliament of 2 November 1643, and authorised to receive and enjoy
all such allowances, rights, and privileges, as had at any time belonged
to any other master. |
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That the profits and incidents of the said office were, in the King's
time, worth above 1,000l. a year; but now there is appertaining
thereto only the antient fee of 200l. a year, payable out of the
Exchequer;—gratuities from foreign public ministers, and other
profits, being laid down, as dishonourable to the commonwealth. |
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That the said 200l. a year is no way sufficient for the support of
Sir Oliver Fleming, in the quality in which the said employment
necessitates him to live, and that its slenderness in time past has,
as set forth in his petition, reduced him to want, and constrained
him to contract debts. |
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That it is Council's opinion that his condition should be represented to Parliament, that they may settle a competent salary upon
the said office, so that neither Sir Oliver, nor others that enjoy it
after him, may be under the temptation of doing things dishonourable. |
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In regard he has served for many years past, for so small an
allowance as 200l. a year, in which time his services have been very
many, and wherein he has demeaned himself faithfully and very
diligently, having no Marshal as formerly,—to request the House
to confer upon him such a reward as they think fit, to help him out
of his present debt, which otherwise may remain upon him and his
family. [I. 30, pp. 35–38.] |
| July 16. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The ship at Dover, which was bound for Guinea, but has been
taken on for the service, to be called the Advantage. |
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3. To write the Navy Commissioners that the Dutch ship Concord, laden with iron, was sent in to Dover by some of our men-ofwar, and as Council have resolved to send her out in the service,
they are to give order for fitting her forth with all speed; and that
Council have named her the Advantage. |
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4. The penalty of the Act of Navigation to be suspended, as to
the goods mentioned in the petition of John and Wm. Rushout, and
Abraham Cullen, merchants. |
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5. To write the Commissioners for Prize Goods to take care that
no damage come by firing the ships in the Thames or in other
ports, or other harm to be done to them at this time, as there are so
great number of them in port. |
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6. The question being put whether Capt. Harrison should be
continued as captain of the Vanguard, it passed in the negative. |
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7. Capts. Haddock and Hall to be employed in the fleet now
going out. |
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8. Capt. Haddock appointed commander of the Vanguard. |
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9. Council to sit on Tuesday next at 7 a.m., on the business of
Ireland. |
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11. The Admiralty Judges to attend Council to-morrow morning. |
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12. A messenger to be sent to Mr. Hayes, at the Six Pigeons, near
[St.] Bride's, to receive a letter to be sent to Capt. Haddock, near
Chatham. [I. 30, pp. 41–43.] |
July 16/26.
The Leopard, Leghorn Road. |
76. Capt. Hen. Appleton to [the Navy Committee]. The
14 Holland men-of-war have not yet sailed, and are this day
upon a council of war. They give out that they will send two
ships to Tunis, hearing the Merchant's Delight is there; but I cannot
believe they will separate their fleet, and I think if they leave
Leghorn, they will go to Messina or Zante, to meet Capt. Badiley if
possible, whose safe return to Messina I much desire; we must both
endeavour to meet. Some friends of the Hollanders on shore say
they are much discouraged because they did not fight us on their
first arrival, and they now know that most of our merchant ships
have discharged their rich goods, and that there is no hope for them.
The Constant Warwick is in Leghorn Road. The difference between
the two senates of the Great Duke and the Genoese is now in dispute, and is much to the hindrance of the English here. We have
not received any letters for 20 days. [1 page.] |
| July 16. |
Note that M. Barrière's paper and the order of Council referring
it to the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs to consider the
opening the trade of Bourdeaux, was this day read in that committee.
[I. 131, p. 11.] |
| July 17. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Fras. Todd and John Bird referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee. |
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2. That of Edw. Watkins to the Admiralty Judges, to report. |
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3. To write the Revenue Committee to pay Peter Thelwall 75l.
due for salary when agent at Brussels. |
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4. Jeremiah Luther, having been pressed into the service, to be
discharged, and have protection for the future, he being incapacitated
from an imperfection. |
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5. The petition of Eliz. Salmon referred to the Admiralty Judges,
who are to examine the fact therein mentioned, state the case, and
represent it to Council. |
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6. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue that, as soon as the ships in the river
have come to him, he is to stand to the west, for security of the
English ships. |
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7. Capt. Haddock appointed Vice-Admiral to Sir Geo. Ayscue,
and to choose his own lieutenant. |
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8. To write the Navy Commissioners to return the names of three
persons fit to be masters of the Sovereign. |
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9. The business concerning Capt. Read to be considered next
Monday. |
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11. Col. Morley to present to the House the draft of an Act for
calling home English seamen. |
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12. To write Capt. Kendall to hasten away the ships that are
with him to the Downs. |
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13. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to place the papers of the
Dutch Ambassadors given in to Council, in answer to the paper of
demands given to them from Council, in such hands that a full and
clear answer may be given thereto. |
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15. Col. Morley and Mr. Hay to speak with Capt. Haddock, and
acquaint him with the resolutions taken by Council concerning him,
to deliver him his commission, and give him such further directions
as they shall judge best, for expediting the service to which he is
appointed. [I. 30, pp. 43–46.] |
| July 19. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the judges of the Western Circuit that Wm. Serjeant
and Thos. Mansfield, of Plymouth, are persons who have received
and conveyed away powder from the State's ships, the principal of
which is now in the fleet with General Blake; and to desire them to
bind over the accessories in that business, as also the prosecutors
and witnesses, to appear at the next general assizes to be held for
that county. |
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3. To write the Ordnance officers to hasten down from London
such guns as are to be put on board the Sovereign. |
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6. The petition of George Lord Spynie referred to the Committee
for Prisoners, to examine and report. |
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7. Capt. Reed appointed commander of the Sovereign, and to
attend Council forthwith. |
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8. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue that on his departure out of the
Downs, he is to leave a small vessel, a nimble sailer, and another of
good force, for clearing the coast of pirates; also to acquaint him
with the forwardness of the Sovereign and Antelope, and other
ships, and to leave it to him to make Capt. Pack his rear-admiral. |
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9. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue to give convoy to some ships bound
for Newhaven, and bring some from thence, and to do it in such a
manner that the public service may not be retarded or prejudiced
thereby. |
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10. Council to consider next Wednesday the disposal of the
Dutch ships and goods lately taken. |
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12. To desire the Lord General to order some forces quartered in
the East and West Riding of Yorkshire to draw down towards
Scarborough and the sea coasts, for the security thereof. |
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13. To write the gentry of Yorkshire, giving them an account of
what has been done by Council on their letter, as to quartering
soldiers near the coast. |
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14. To write the Navy Victuallers that on Sir Geo. Ayscue's going
westward, he will require to be supplied with victuals at Portsmouth
and Plymouth, and that they are to take care that provision is made
at each place for his fleet. |
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15. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Navy Committee,
as to providing money for the ships with Sir Geo. Ayscue, come
from Barbadoes, for the better satisfaction of his men while they
are kept out. |
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17. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Navy Commissioners as to fitting out the ships to be taken on for this year's service,
and as to the state of the victuals, and for how many men's victuals
more the State must declare upon this occasion. [Also Vol. XXIV.,
No. 77.] |
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18. The three ships at Dover represented as fit to be made menof-war to be forthwith fitted out, and this to be signified to the Navy
Commissioners. |
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19. Mr. Gurdon to report to the House the two letters from the
Navy Commissioners, as to providing money. |
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20. The Admiralty Committee to prepare a state of the fleet in
reference to its charge, and particularize the time when every ship
is to come in, and bring it to Council. [Also Vol. XXIV.,
Nos. 78, 79.] |
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21. The Rotterdam, taken from the Dutch and brought into
Falmouth, to be called the Falmouth, and be fitted out as a man-ofwar, and have a captain and officers appointed; to send to the Navy
Commissioners to fit her out. |
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22. What has been done by the two ketches employed off the
Land's End for giving notice to merchant ships for their security, in
taking a French man-of-war, approved, and a third part of the value
of that ship to be allowed them. |
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24. The Marmaduke to be set out as a man-of-war in the service. |
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25. The examination of Capt. Nicholls to be brought to Council
to-morrow. |
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26. The Committee of Law and Examinations to prepare an Act
forbidding all persons to hold any correspondence with the Dutch,
to the prejudice of this commonwealth. |
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29. The petition of Daniel Sochen, French merchant of London,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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30. That of Lieut. Bolton to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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31. To write the Militia Commissioners for co. Devon, to ascertain
what money has been levied in that county, on account of the militia,
and in whose hands it now is. |
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33. The charges of Col. Thomson, Mr. Dixwell, and Mr. Scott,
sent commissioners from Council to Sir Geo. Ayscue, and to the ships
in the river, to be paid by Mr. Frost, out of the exigent money of
Council. [I. 30, pp. 47–53.] |
July 19.
Whitehall. |
80. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have
chosen Mr. Rabnet, master attendant at Chatham, the first of the 3
named by you, to be master of the Sovereign; hasten victuals and
provisions to her in the Hope, and assist in supplying her with
men. We approve the officers named by Capt. Rose for the Convert,
and will send them warrants. The Marmaduke and the Rotterdam,
now called the Falmouth, as also the 3 other Dutch ships at Dover,
are to be speedily fitted out, and the Admiralty Committee will
confer with you as to the victualling. [1 page.] |
| July 19. |
81. Petition of Thos. Jones, and the rest of the owners of the
ship Ann and Joyce, to the Navy Committee, for payment of
34l. 11s. 3d. mis-cast in their bill of freight for 3,789l. 5s. 8d., made
out 30 Dec. 1650, and paid. With reference thereon to the Navy
Commissioners. [1 page.] |
| July 20. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Collectors for Prize Goods to send an account what ready
money they have for goods sold, and what is owing for prizes sold
for which money has not yet been received. |
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2. Council to proceed in the afternoon with the business of the
qualifications for Ireland. |
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3. Note to send to Mr. Dugard to speak with Mr. Milton as to
printing the declaration. |
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4. Note to send Mr. Milton the order made on Sunday week,
concerning Dr. Walker. |
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5. The Falmouth to carry 100 men, the Marmaduke 160, the 3
prize ships at Dover 120 each, the 2 merchantmen in the river
100 each, the Convert at Hull 120, and the London Merchantman
180; and the Navy Commissioners to give order accordingly. |
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6. 20 volunteers of the ablest seamen to be taken into the
Sovereign, and to be aboard of her during her being at sea this
summer; 10 of them to be allowed the pay of masters, and 10 of
mates. |
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7. The Admiralty Committee to name officers for the Falmouth,
the 3 prize ships at Dover, and such other ships as are to be set
forth as men-of-war; also to consider of Capts. Edwin and Tatnell,
recommended by Sir Geo. Ayscue, and nominate them to the command of such ships as they think fit, and report thereon tomorrow. |
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8. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue that a captain was appointed to the
Advantage before the receipt of his letter, but that the 3 prize ships
at Dover which are to be fitted out for service have no officers yet
appointed, and that in nominating them, the captains offered by him
may be taken into consideration. |
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9. Capt. Pack appointed Rear-Admiral of the fleet commanded by
Sir Geo. Ayscue, and a commission to be given him under the seal
of Council. |
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10. The instructions sent in from the Irish and Scotch Committee,
for the commissioners to be sent to Ireland, recommitted to them,
to report them back again to Council next Thursday. |
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13. The petition of Jonathan Hyde referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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14. The 9th article of the qualifications for Ireland recommitted to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who, on the debate had
thereon this day, are to amend it and report upon it again on
Thursday. |
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15. Council to proceed with the consideration of the business of
Ireland on Thursday. |
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18. The Lord General, Mr. Scott, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Love
to be a committee to confer with Philip Batalion who has made a
proposition to Council for bringing down the price of coals, or
with any others concerning that business. [I. 30, pp. 53, 56, 65.] |
| July 20. |
Instructions to Sir Geo. Ayscue, appointed to command the fleet
designed for the present guard of the Channel and those seas:— |
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1. You are to dispose of the fleet under your command in such
manner and to such stations that you may thereby secure the
English trade from the southward, and especially the ships homeward bound from the Indies, Straits, Guinea, Spain, Portugal, &c.,
daily expected; and to that end, if need be, you are hereby authorised to send such part of the fleet as you think fit to ply off the
Land's End and the Scilly Islands, and further to sea, if necessary. |
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2. You are to endeavour to take and seize all ships, as well menof-war as merchantmen and others, belonging to the United Provinces, or any of their people, that come within your power, and
secure them by sending them into some of the ports belonging to
this commonwealth or otherwise, as shall be thought fit, without
any embezzlement, until further order. |
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3. You are to take, seize, and secure in like manner the ships
belonging to the French, except such as have license from Council
to trade between Dieppe and Rye, and likewise the French fishermen, who usually fish in small vessels or fisher boats upon the coasts
of France, Sussex, and Kent, whom you are not to molest or trouble;
provided they do not, under pretext thereof, suffer the people of
other nations not free to trade and fish as aforesaid, nor colour or
transport any prohibited persons or goods. |
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4. You are required and authorised by force to take and surprise,
or otherwise to burn, sink, or destroy all such ships or vessels as
resist you in the execution of these instructions. |
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5. You are to give orders to all the captains and officers of the
said fleet, pursuant to the foregoing instructions. [I. 30, pp. 57,
58.] |
July 20.
Whitehall. |
Instructions to Jas. Locke, commander of the Constant Anne, and
Thomas Quixley, commander of the Batchelor:— |
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1. You are with your said ketch to ply to and again about the
Land's End, and give intelligence to such English merchant ships
as you can meet with, of the present condition of affairs with the
Dutch, that they may avoid the danger of being surprised by any
Dutch men-of-war in those parts. |
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2. You are to endeavour with all diligence to discover what
number of men-of-war or other ships are upon those seas, and to
whom and what country they appertain, and give speedy intelligence
to Sir Geo. Ayscue, who, with a good squadron of ships, is going
towards the west, that he may steer his course accordingly; and
you are likewise to give notice to such English merchants as you
meet of Sir Geo. Ayscue's coming towards the west. |
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3. In case you meet with any ships of war or other vessels belonging to the Dutch or French, you are authorised and required,
according as you are able, to take and seize upon them, and secure
them from embezzlement until further order; nevertheless you are
not to take or molest any Frenchmen having liberty from Council to
trade between Rye and Dieppe, or such French fishermen as usually
fish in fisher boats and small vessels upon the coasts of France,
Sussex, and Kent, provided they do not, under pretext thereof, colour
or transport any prohibited persons or goods. |
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4. You are to observe such further directions in the management
of this business as you shall receive from Council, General Blake,
or Sir Geo. Ayscue. [I. 30, pp. 59, 60.] |
| July 21. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The examinations remaining with Council concerning James
Hind to be sent to the judges who go the Berkshire Circuit, and to
signify to them that Council leave it to them to proceed against him
according to law. |
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2. The Admiralty Committee to consider what way may be best
and most expeditious for disposing of Dutch prizes to sale, and also
what persons will be most fit to be entrusted with that employment,
and make their report to Council next Friday. |
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3. That Committee to consider how the Dutchmen may be disposed
of, and report to Council next Friday. |
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4. To consider as to writing General Blake to-morrow afternoon. |
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5. To write the Navy Committee to contract with the Navy
Victuallers for victuals for 829 men for 6 months. |
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6. To write the Navy Victuallers to like effect. |
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7. The petition of Capt. Edm. Berriman referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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8. Also the paper containing a survey of the Dutch prizes in
the Thames. |
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9. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue to omit no opportunity of sailing for
the Land's End, for the security of the English ships homeward
bound, and expected daily. |
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10. To write the Navy Commissioners that the Peter of Rotterdam and the Golden Lion of Middleburg are to be set out as menof-war, and that they are to give order accordingly. |
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11. To signify to the Ordnance officers that they are to take
special care that carriages be made with all speed, for the ordnance
for the Sovereign and the Antelope, and they are to require the
carpenters employed therein to lose no time. |
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14. The petition of Charles Lovell referred to the Committee for
Examinations. |
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15. Order to be given for the release of the ship of Jno. Mauger,
lately taken, and to inform him that he is not to come any more
upon the coast of England with guns in his ship. |
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16. The Admiralty Committee to consider what ships are fit to
be sent to the Straits, for the security of the merchant ships there,
and to confer with such merchants as they think fit, and report. |
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17. The paper of Monsr. Barrière given in to Council, concerning
ships taken belonging to Bordeaux, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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18. The report concerning Monsr. Barrière to be considered tomorrow. |
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19. The petition of Eliz. Teresa, wife of Col. Wm. Caverley, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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20. The petition of Jas. Powell, of Bristol, referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee, to consider what allowance should be made
him for the time he has been or shall be employed, and report. |
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21. The petitions of Wm. Crane, Jno. Lewis, and Mathias Nicolls,
referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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22. Order on report of the committee appointed to consider of the
wife and children of Mr. Frost, late secretary to Council,—that the
1,000l. appointed to be paid to the wife and children should be
equally divided amongst them, according to the agreement made
between them under their hands and seals on that behalf, and
produced before the said committee;—that the said 1,000l. should be
paid accordingly out of the exigent money of Council. |
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23. Order on the second part of the report, that a particular be
brought in of the debts against which protection should be given. |
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24. The said committee to consider what Parliament should be
moved to do for, and to settle upon the wife and children of the
said Mr. Frost, for their better support, with respect to their
present necessities. [I. 30, pp. 61–65.] |
| July 21. |
82. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commissioners confer with the Navy Victuallers, and prepare a state of
the fleet and charge thereof, by Monday next, on an order of the
Council of State. [2/3 page.] |
July 21.
Duchy Court. |
83. Order of the Parliament Committee for the Isle of Axholme,
co. Lincoln, that the drawing up of the report concerning the
participants and inhabitants of that isle be referred to Col. Sydney,
Hen. Darley, Mr. Say, Col. Feilder, Mr. Trenchard, Mr. Nevill, Col.
Bosevile, Sir Thomas Maleverer, and Mr. Strickland, who are
appointed a sub-committee for that purpose, and are to meet this day
fortnight. [¾ page.] |
| July 21. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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2, 5, 6. To report to Council that the penalty of the Navigation
Act should be suspended, as to the goods mentioned in the cases of
Rich. Hillier and of Solomon Andrews and Walter Tucker, and of
Thos. Raven, and the cases reported to Parliament. |
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3. Mr. Thurloe to prepare speedily an answer to the papers of the
Hanseatic agent. |
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7. To accept the security offered by Col. Fealan, viz., Sir Baltazar
Gerbier and two others, for his transporting 1,000 men from Ireland
to the service of the King of Spain. |
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8,9. The petition of Col. Mainwaring, Major Hawes, Cowper,
and Leate to be considered on Friday; all the papers concerning
that business and the Santa Clara to be looked up, and the Admiralty
Judges and Dr. Walker to attend thereon. [I. 131, pp. 12, 13.] |
| July 22. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Henry St. John and Co., merchants of London,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs; the examinations
concerning the business therein mentioned are to be looked out, and
the Admiralty Judges to be conferred with concerning it. |
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2. The thanks of Council to be returned to Mr. Lisle, for his great
care and pains in the journey upon which he was envoy from Parliament to the Queen of Sweden. |
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3. The account of Mr. Lisle's expenses, in his journey as envoy
to Sweden, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are
to examine and report, so that what has been expended by him may
be paid. |
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4. The business of Ireland to be considered to-morrow. |
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5. To acquaint General Blake with the state of affairs here, and
also what intelligence Council have received from Holland. |
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6. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to draw up a letter to the
East India Company, the Turkish Company, and others, expressing
the sense Council have of affairs as they relate to the present difference with the Dutch, and how much the matter of trade in their
apprehension is concerned herein. |
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8. To write Capt. Saltonstall, commander of the Lion, to come
with the first opportunity to the southward. |
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9. Major Salwey to move the House to consider the business of
the Treasury of the commonwealth, and likewise the executive part
of the Admiralty, that the same may be so settled as to prevent
the many difficulties and inconveniences daily arising from the way
they are now managed. [I. 30, pp. 66–68.] |
July 22.
Whitehall. |
84. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We send a
letter from the Victualling Office, representing that affair differently
from your account. Send for the victuallers, and examine and adjust
the difference, and report to us this afternoon. [¾ page.] |
July 22.
Victualling Office. |
85. Victualling officers to the Council of State. The Navy
Commissioners say that you require victuals for 829 men more than
formerly declared for. We find that we have already supplied
victuals for 943 men more than declared for. Unless we are paid
for what are already delivered, we cannot be ready to supply other
ships without a larger declaration. We need one for the 829 men,
and a general one, that what we supply in addition shall be paid
for at the present rate. [1 page.] |
July 22.
Leghorn. |
86. Charles Longland to the Navy Commissioners. Transmission of letters. The sickness at Genoa makes it doubtful whether
my letters by France will find a free passage, for the Great Duke
admits none from Genoa, and we are consequently destitute of news
from England; so I send these by way of Mantua and Antwerp, a
longer, yet a secure way. |
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The Dutch fleet are still in port, and ours in the same posture,
and most of the fine goods on shore; if it should prove a total
breach with that nation, our ships cannot stir hence, being so much
overmatched. If Capt. Badiley's fleet and this were joined, they
might make a good shift in a defensive way; but being thus far
asunder, and a vigilant cunning enemy in the midst, the danger is
very evident, and the merchant ships, being in a port, will not be
easily drawn to sea, although Capt. Badiley's fleet were in sight to
join them. The felucca I sent to Messina has returned, and my
letters were sent from thence to Zante to meet Capt. Badiley, but
I doubt we shall not have him here these two months, for the
Hunter, a small ship just arrived from Smyrna, reports they did not
expect him there until now. [1¾ pages.] |
| July 23. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter to the several companies of merchants of London to
be signed and sent. |
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2. Capt. Limbrey and Co. to have liberty to set out their ship the
Hector, of 110 tons, 14 guns, and 55 men, commanded by Capt. Hen.
Greene, as a man-of-war against the enemies. |
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3. An instruction to be drawn up, giving authority to all vessels
whose owners desire it, though under the burden of 200 tons, to go
out as men-of-war against the enemies. |
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4. The letter brought in from the Committee for Examinations to
the Commissioners of Haberdashers Hall to be signed and sent. |
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5. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue what Dutch ships are in the channel,
and to send the letter to Portsmouth, Weymouth, and Plymouth to
be sent to him by post. |
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7. The petition of Otto Zum Voorbrook, recommended to Council
from the agent of the Hanse Towns, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to consider of an answer. |
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8. Letters of private men-of-war to be given to the captains of
such ships as are employed to Greenland by the Muscovy Company. |
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9. To answer to the petition of the French congregation that they
are to apply to a committee appointed for the houses of the commonwealth. |
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11. Mr. Thurloe to prepare the form to be offered to the House, of
an oath to be given to persons employed in the sale of Dutch prizes. |
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14. The petition of Col. Ralph Harrison referred to the Admiralty
Judges, to report. |
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16. The Dutchmen taken at sea and brought into port, whose
names are in a list annexed to the petition of Mich. Johnson, to have
liberty to go home, and have 5s. each given them towards their
charges, out of the exigent money of Council. |
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17. The letter from the Spanish Ambassadors to Council referred
to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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18. That committee to draw up an answer to the said letter,
and express the reason why Council has not hitherto given any
answer upon his former papers. |
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19. The letter of Charles Longland from Leghorn referred to the
said Committee, who are to order a letter to be written according
to his desire. |
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20. Liberty to be given to the Greenland Company to send a
ketch to Greenland, to give notice to their ships upon the fishery
there of the present state of affairs, and to have a protection for 12
men. |
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22. To declare to the victuallers of the fleet that from henceforth,
what provisions they deliver to the fleet on special warrant, over
and above what are already declared for, shall be paid for according to the rates for which they have been already contracted
with. |
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23. In pursuance of an order of Parliament of the 6th inst.,
Council have considered as to disposing of the ships and goods lately
taken from the Dutch, and are of opinion that they ought to be
duly proceeded against in the Admiralty Court, and adjudged lawful
prize, towards satisfaction of the damages this commonwealth has
sustained, by the violences, miscarriages, and irregular proceedings
of the Dutch; and the Admiralty Judges are hereby required to
proceed therein accordingly, with all expedition. |
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24. Dr. Walker, advocate for the commonwealth, having appealed
from a sentence in the Admiralty touching the St. Anthony and her
goods, has now certified that the cause is concluded and ready for
sentence, but that the judges of the quorum having gone out of
town, it cannot proceed without a commission of adjuncts, and that
it has been usual to grant commissions of adjuncts in causes. That
the ship and her goods are of great value, and will waste and
perish if not speedily adjudged, and that the interest of the commonwealth is clear in the case, especially now as affairs stand
with the Dutch. It is therefore ordered that Dr. Walker and the
Collectors for Prize Goods attend the Lords Commissioners of the
Great Seal, and desire them to grant a commission of adjuncts to
some fit persons now in town, to hear and determine such matter
forthwith. [I. 30, pp. 68–73.] |
| July 23. |
87. Order of the Committee for Foreign Affairs that the Admiralty
Judges and Dr. Walker send their opinion to the Council of State
upon the following questions:— |
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1. Whether upon former damages and no demands made, letters
of marque may now be granted. |
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2. Whether upon damages and depredations done since hostility
broke out letters of marque be grantable, and in such case, whether
the ascertaining of wrong and liquidating of damage ought not to
precede the granting of those commissions. |
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3. Upon what conditions commissions for private men-of-war may
be granted, for the best service of the public, and encouragement of
the takers thereof. [Draft by Bradshaw. ¼ page.] Annexing, |
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87. i. Opinion of Drs. William Clerk, John Exton, Wm. Stephens,
and Walter Walker, upon the above questions.
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That on damage done, reparation abroad being refused,
appeal is made to the supreme power at home for letters
to the power where the wrong is done, which letters are
granted, with clause of letters of marque to be given,
on failure of justice; but in case of hostility no such
demands can be made. Before granting letters of marque
the damage should be proved in the Admiralty-Court, but
these should not be granted after the lapse of 10 years, if
no complaint has been made before. |
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The conditions have been hitherto grounded on Acts of
Parliament, and allow all to the takers except the tenths,
but commissions might be granted to those who have no
private damages to redress, allowing them only a half or a
third, and reserving the rest to the public.—Doctor's Commons, 29 July 1652. [3 pages.] |
| July 23. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petitions of Major Hawes and of Leate read. |
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2. That of H. St. John to be delivered to the Admiralty Judges,
to return their opinions this afternoon. [I. 131, p. 14.] |
| July 23. |
88. Report of Wm. Clerk and John Exton, Admiralty Judges, on
the petition of Hen. St. John & Co., merchants of London, referred
to them by the Council of State:— |
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1. That by the evidence of Wm. Bennet, merchant of London,
and Walter Williams, mariner of Poplar, the Mary, laden with
tobacco and calico, valued at 3,500l., arrived at Sally in Barbary,
in 1650, and was there sold. |
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2. That there were then other goods there, value 227l. 13s. 4d. in
the hands of Wm. Clobery, which were to have been put on board
the Mary, on account of St. John and Company. |
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3. That this was interdicted by Gavert Reael, commander of the
Moon, a Holland man-of-war, who said the ship was in pay of the
United Provinces. |
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4. That Bennet was also ordered to redeem divers English
captives, but was obstructed by Reael, who said he had orders to
interdict all manner of commerce with those of Sally. |
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5. That besides the goods, Clobery lost 100l. |
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6. That St. John and Company suffered damage to the extent of
1,351l. 4s. 8d., beside losses by demurrage. |
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With notes of depositions and statement that, as the troubles
between the two nations prevent copies of the proceedings in the
Low Countries being taken, they think letters of reprisal may be
granted against the Dutch for such losses; but as the proof of the
damage done is only supported by one witness, St. John and
Company should support that proof on oath. [3¼ pages.] |
July 23.
The Leopard, Leghorn Road. |
89. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Navy Committee. The Holland
men-of-war left Leghorn the 17/27 inst., and the wind being westerly,
kept two days in sight. On the 20th, I ordered Capt. Cox to ply
after them, and if they went eastward, he was to make all haste to
Messina and Zante, to give Capt. Badiley timely notice. The day
after his departure, the Holland fleet appeared again, and sent
three of their ships in for letters or what was needful; these ply
near the Malora waiting for orders, or for the French fleet, of 10
men-of-war of 600 men each, and three fire-ships, who have departed
for the second time from Marseilles for Barcelona. No letters from
England, so we cannot hear the good news we daily expect. I hope
Mr. Domelow has arrived with the express. [½ page.] |
July 25.
Sunday. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Note for a messenger of Council to go to the Yarmouth post,
at the Cross Keys, Gracious Street, and tell him not to go out of
town to-morrow till he has received a letter from Council. |
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2. An abstract of the intelligence this day received in letters to
be taken, in order to be sent to Gen. Blake and Sir George Ayscue.
[I. 30, p. 74.] |
July 25.
London. |
Levant Company to Michael Francis. The Ambassador at Constantinople having, on the death of Mr. Gatward, substituted you
to transact the public affairs at the Morea, until we should appoint
another consul from hence, we have now made choice of Rich.
Middleton, and having received sufficient security here, we have given
him his instructions; you are to resign the office to him, and
afford him what assistance you can. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV.,
p. 200.] |
| July 26. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Jacob Matson, master of the George of Estresse,
Norway, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer
with the Commissioners of Customs as to what should be done for
the petitioner. |
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2. That of Majors Thomas Henderson and William Erskin,
prisoners of war in Chelsea College, referred to the Committee for
Prisoners, who are to take their examinations in writing, and report,
Mr. Corbett to take care of it. |
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3. That of Capt. Hen. Hatsell, with the book and papers concerning the revenue of Jersey, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to confer with him thereon. |
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4. Mr. Thurloe to prepare the draft of a letter to the Great Duke
of Tuscany, to be offered to-morrow to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, taking notice of his readiness to assist the English ships in
Leghorn Road, and desiring him to continue the same, especially
upon this occasion of the Dutch ships being in considerable numbers
there, and giving out an intention of offering wrong to the English. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Navy Committee
as to what ships may be fit to be sent to the Straits, and report to
Council what should be done therein. |
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6. To desire the Lord General to order 200 men to be ready to be
sent to the Sovereign and Antelope on Friday. |
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7. The Navy Commissioners to order some barges to be in readiness at Whitehall Bridge, on Friday. |
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8. To write General Blake, enclosing a copy of Mr. Longland's
letter from Leghorn, as also of the petition of the Turkey Company,
and the like to be sent to Sir Geo. Ayscue. |
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10. The letter of Major-Gen. Deane referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to report. |
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11. That committee to consider how such soldiers as are to be
disbanded out of the regiments in England may be transported to
Ireland, and disposed to the service there, and report. |
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12. The business of Ireland to be proceeded with to-morrow. |
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13. The letter of Col. Bingham from Guernsey referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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14. Major Purling to go to Col. Heane at Jersey, in order to the
making up of an account depending between them, concerning the
expedition thither when that island was taken. |
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15. The paper presented to Council by Col. Hewson and AdjutantGeneral Allen, in the name of themselves and the other field officers
in Ireland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to
consider the propositions contained therein, and report. |
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16. Lieut.-Col. Roseworm's condition to be considered next
Wednesday. |
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17. The commission formerly given to — Huett to be master of
the Sovereign, cancelled. |
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18. — Scott to be master of the Sovereign, and a commission
granted accordingly. |
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19. The petition of the merchants of the Intercourse, referred to
Council by order of Parliament, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs to report. [I. 30, pp. 75–79.] |
| July 27. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter from Weymouth referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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2. Liberty to be given to the Ambassadors of Denmark to send
back the ships in which they came, with some of their men, moveables, and baggage, free from search or any impediment, and a
warrant to be issued to the Commissioners of Customs to that
purpose. |
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3, 5. The committee appointed to treat with the Danish Ambassadors to meet them to-morrow at 3 p.m., at the usual place in
Whitehall, Sir Oliver Fleming to inform them, and attend them to
the audience, and notice to be given to the commissioners. |
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4. Mr. Carew and Mr. Salwey appointed to further examine Mr.
Barnard, as to where the Earl of Worcester is concealed. |
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6. The account of Major Tolhurst, of money disbursed by him for
buying horses for the service, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider out of what treasury it may be speedily paid. |
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7. Thos. Williams referred to the Committee for Examinations, to
examine him concerning the trunk of gold which was left in his
custody by Charles Stuart, or was belonging to him or his adherents,
and report. |
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8, 9. John Cleypoole to be left out of the commission for the sale of
Dutch prizes, and Robert Turpin added to Mr. Hill and Mr. Wilson.
[I. 30, pp. 79–81.] |
| July 27. |
Instructions to the commissioners for disposing of goods taken
in the Dutch ships:— |
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1. You are to take into your charge all such goods, merchandise, and commodities, on board any vessel belonging to any of the
people of the United Provinces, as have been or shall be taken by
ships in service of the State, and stayed in any ports by authority
from Council, and likewise all such vessels, and the tackle, furniture,
and apparel thereto belonging. |
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2. You are to cause exact inventories to be made of the said
goods, and the same to be appraised according to the true value, by
three able men to be nominated by you, which appraisers, together
with yourselves, are to subscribe their names to the said inventories
and appraisement, to be fairly entered in two several books for that
purpose. |
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3. After such inventories and appraisements made, you shall cause
the said goods to be sold by the candle, for the best advantage, and
not under the value they are appraised at; and shall, by the best
ways and means you can, prevent any embezzling of the said goods,
and all frauds and deceits in the inventorying, appraising, or selling
them. |
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4. You shall, on every Monday afternoon, present to the Admiralty Committee a true and perfect account in writing of all goods
sold by you, with the names of the buyers, and the prices; and the
money thereby arising you shall pay to the Navy treasurer, whose
acquittances shall be a sufficient discharge. |
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5. You shall retain for your care and pains herein 2d. in the
pound of the money arising on the sale of the said goods. [I. 30,
pp. 81–83.] |
| July 28. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Corbett, the Earl of Pembroke, and Mr. Nevill added to
the committee appointed to treat with the Danish Ambassadors. |
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2. The representation of Sir Jno. Cocheran referred to the Committee for Examinations, who are to examine him and report. |
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3. The said Committee to examine Christ. Leutner, and
report. |
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4. The order of Parliament concerning North Wales to be considered this day week. |
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5. The draft of a letter to the Spanish Ambassadors brought in
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who, on a view of
the orders of Parliament concerning that business, are to prepare
the draft of a letter, and bring it to Council. |
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6. The petition of Jno. Arnett referred to the Committee for
Examinations. |
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7. Order, on the petition of Rich. Child, that a letter be written
to the commissioners in Ireland to the same effect as was sent to
Col. Duckenfield. |
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9. Council to consider to-morrow the order of Parliament concerning the Earl of Worcester's being brought to trial. |
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10. The three quarters' salary of 10l. a year, due to Hen. Shotwell
for attending the committee of Parliament for Whitehall, to be paid
him out of the exigent money of Council. |
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12. The petition of Thos. Love of Plymouth referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee, who, if they find it convenient, are to
give him a license, under the usual restrictions and limitations. |
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14. The petition of Thos. Cooke, minister, referred to the Committee for Examinations, who are to discharge him if they find his
case within the Act for general pardon, and order his bonds to be
delivered up. |
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15. The remainder of the papers brought in as a report from the
Irish and Scotch Committee, in reference to carrying on the business
of Ireland, recommitted to the same committee, to consider which
of them are necessary to be first despatched, in order to Lieut.-Gen.
Fleetwood's speedy going over to Ireland, and to report. |
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16. The Earl of Rothes to have liberty to go 10 miles from the
city of London, notwithstanding his restraint to the city and lines
of communication. |
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17. Query whether the commission for the master of the Sovereign, ordered on Monday, has been made out. |
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18. Capt. Moulton dismissed from further attendance on Council,
and to return to his charge at Portsmouth. |
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19. Liberty to be given to the Earl of Traquahair to remain four
months longer at Berwick, unless the Commander-in-Chief there
see cause to the contrary. |
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20. To write Lord Grey and James Challoner to permit the Danish
Ambassadors to take their pleasure in the parks under their command, and to kill what venison they think fit. |
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21. Sir Oliver Fleming to acquaint them that Council have given
order to the keepers of Hyde Park and Hampton Court Park to
permit them to take their pleasure there, and to kill venison. [I. 30,
pp. 84–89.] |
| July 28. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The account of Mr. Lisle, late envoy from Parliament to the
Queen of Sweden, in reference to that journey, referred to the auditors
of imprest, to report. |
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2. Lord Bradshaw and 3 others appointed a sub-committee on
Col. Bennett's business. [I. 131, p. 14.] |
| July 29. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The papers and petition of Claus Bobbasin, received yesterday
from the Danish Ambassadors by the committee appointed to meet
with them, and now read to Council, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs. |
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2. The petition of Sir Fras. Wortley referred to the Committee for
Examinations. |
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3. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to receive from Sir Belthazar Gerbier to-morrow what he has to offer in reference to the
public, and report. |
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4. Copies of the declaration of Parliament concerning the business
of the Dutch to be sent to each of the Ambassadors and public
ministers in town, and also to the public ministers of this commonwealth abroad; Mr. Thurloe to give order that some of them be
fairly bound for those purposes. |
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5. Mr. Nevill to report to the House—in pursuance of the order
of Parliament referring it to Council to consider in what way the
Earl of Worcester may be tried—Council's opinion that he should
be tried by a High Court of Justice. |
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6. The letter of intelligence from Holland to be translated, and a
copy sent to Sir Geo. Ayscue, by the next post. |
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8, 9. Capt. Reed to choose some honest and able minister to go to
sea with him, as minister to the Sovereign, and the Admiralty Committee to consider of a fit allowance for him. |
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10. To write the Navy Commissioners to order the advance of
some money for fitting a surgeon's chest for the Sovereign. |
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11. Capt. Reed to keep constant guard on the Sovereign, and take
account of all who pass in or out of her. |
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12. The persons appointed her lieutenant and master to repair
immediately aboard, and exercise their charge. |
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13. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the satisfaction
to be offered to Major-General Lambert, for his expenses in preparing
to go over to Ireland. |
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14. Council to consider to-morrow the nomination of persons fit
to go over as Commissioners to Ireland. |
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15. The Irish and Scotch Committee to give order for the shipping necessary to transport 100 horse into Ireland, with Lieut.Gen. Fleetwood. |
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16. Note to see what moneys are ordered by Council to be set
apart for the use of the commissioners in Scotland, and copy out
the orders. |
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17. The report from the Admiralty Committee, concerning the
St. Ann of St. Sebastian, belonging to the Prince of Condé, referred
back to the said committee, to confer with the Admiralty Judges,
and report to-morrow. |
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18. Mr. Sidrack Sympson, Owen, Carill, Strong, Lockyer, Brookes,
Thomas Goodwin, Knight, and Peters to meet on Tuesday at 3 p.m.,
at the Lord General's house at the Cockpit, with Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood, Col. Hewson, and other officers, to advise about providing
some godly persons to go into Ireland to preach the Gospel; the
State to provide fitting encouragement for them therein. |
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19. Parliament to be moved to consider the speedy passing of the
Act before them, for satisfying the adventurers for Ireland their
proportions, the soldiers their arrears, and for giving encouragement
to planters. |
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20. To consider to-morrow the 4th, 5th, and 6th articles of the
Irish and Scotch Committee's report of 29 June concerning Ireland,
and especially the moving of Parliament to approve the declarations
of the commissioners in Ireland in the 4th article. |
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21. To represent to Parliament Council's opinion of the advantage
of free trade with France, and to move them to give means for such
trade, under such restrictions as they think fit, notwithstanding the
Act prohibiting the importation of wines, wool, or silk from France.
[I. 30, pp. 89–94.] |
| July 30. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The close imprisonment of Sir Sackville Crow in the Tower to
be taken off, and this to be signified to the Lieutenant. |
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2. License to be given to David Bonnell, merchant of London, to
import from Holland, by way of Flanders, certain goods manufactured there, bought by him, he giving in a list to the clerk of the
Council. |
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3. The Admiralty Committee to confer with a person propounding
the making of pitch and tar out of fir timber in Scotland, and to
report, after conference with him. |
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5. The petition of Sir John Wintour to go down to Bath for
recovery of health refused; he being committed to the Tower by
Parliament, Council cannot give him liberty. |
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6. Liberty given to Katherine Simons to transport broken and
decayed butter, not exceeding 400 barrels, provided it be not taken
into the United Provinces. |
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7. The petition of Rich. Fauconer referred to the Committee for
Examinations. |
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8. The petition and account of the Ordnance officers referred to
the Ordnance Committee, to report. |
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10. Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood, Mr. Love, Mr. Carew, Mr. Holland,
Mr. Challoner, and the Earl of Pembroke, added to the committee
for disposing of Irish foot to foreign states and princes. |
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11. Liberty given to Col. Thos. Plunkett to transport from Ireland
into the service of the King of Spain 3,000 Irish foot or more, and
the committee thereon to consider what security he should give for
his performance, which, if approved, is to be taken by the Clerk
of the Council. |
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12. Power to be given to the committee for disposing of Irish
prisoners to treat with any Ambassador, agent, resident, envoy, or
secretary, or with any other person, concerning the transport of
Irish prisoners into foreign service. |
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13. The medal given by Parliament to Col. Mackworth to be paid
for out of the contingent moneys of Council, according to the bill
given in to the Council, and signed John Borrodale. |
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14, 15. The petitions of Mary Taylor, widow, and of several
Frenchmen and Spaniards, who were in the Marmaduke, brought in
from Prince Rupert, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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18. That of Capt. Norris, Cornet Brockhurst, and five more,
referred to Col. Heane. |
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19. To write to the Army Committee that before the time of
reducing the foot regiments to 700, the Lord General's and MajorGeneral Deane's regiments were sent to the Isle of Man, with directions to complete their regiments to 1,200 each; and being employed
in the reduction of that island, the orders for disbanding all above
the number of 700 were not given until Nov. 16th last. To desire
them, therefore, to give warrant to the war treasurers to pay to
Col. Worsley and Lieut.-Col. Mitchell, 14 days' pay for the officers
and soldiers allowed on the muster of Oct. 20th, above the number
then allowed upon the establishment. [I. 31, pp. 1–5.] |
| July 30. |
Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs to request
Council to give Sir B. Gerbier a pass to go beyond seas, and to
bestow 50l. on him, for his long attendance to acquaint them with
some particulars relating to the service. [I. 131, p. 16.] |
July 31.
Leghorn. |
90. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. I have not
received any letters since 21 May. The Dutch report that 12
of their ships-of-war that guarded their fishermen fought with 10
of ours, and sunk four and took two. The Dutch men-of-war
departed hence the 27th inst., but are coming in again, which
makes me fear they intend keeping here, to separate Capt. Badiley's
squadron and this. It is rumoured here that the States of Holland
have ordered all their merchant ships in the Straits to be made
men-of-war. Consider the condition of our ships here, bound up
by so strong an enemy, their provisions nearly consumed, in a dear
country, and money scarcely to be found by exchange. [1 page.] |
