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| Oct. 1. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petitions of several Dutch prisoners referred to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs, to report. |
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2. No search to be made of the foreign packet but by those
authorised by Parliament or Council; this notice to be given to those
who receive the foreign letters. |
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3. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider how the post
bark may from time to time be safely conveyed to the port to which
it is ordered to go. |
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4. The answer to the Danish Ambassador, now read and approved,
to be translated into Latin, and sent to him by the committee
formerly appointed. |
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5. Mr. Challoner to report to Parliament what was formerly committed to him concerning the postage of letters from London to the
several parts of this nation. |
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6. Mr. Legg to furnish the Lords' House for the meeting of the
Committee of Parliament with the persons who are coming from
Scotland, and to confer with Richard Ward who was employed in
Scotland, concerning the placing of the table and chairs, according
to the manner used in Scotland when the Committee of Parliament
met with them there. |
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7. Mr. Scutt, usher to Council, to furnish the said room with fire and
candle, whenever there is a meeting, and to appoint a fit keeper
thereof. |
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8. On the report of the Admiralty Judges concerning the Spanish
wools taken in vessels belonging to the United Provinces, Council
leaves it to the said judges to proceed therein agreeably to justice. |
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9. Major Rob. Cobbett ordered, on his petition, to furnish 6,000
of the suits for Ireland, on the terms of the contract with the Irish
and Scotch Committee. |
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10. To write to the Commissioners in Ireland of the foregoing
order, notwithstanding the last order of Council, as Cobbett had made
great provision in order to the contract, and will otherwise suffer
very much. |
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11. To write the Navy Commissioners to hasten the despatch
from the Navy Victuallers of the victuals intended for the fleet, and
to inform them that by order of Parliament, Capt. Willoughby
succeeds Capt. Moulton at Portsmouth. |
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12. To write to the Navy Committee of what has been urged by
the Navy Victuallers, regarding the want of money for victuals
declared for, and to desire them to supply the money requisite to carry
out the contracts, and to furnish the Navy Commissioners with money
for incidental charges. |
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16. The charge against Mr. Freeman to be considered on Tuesday. |
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17. To write the Governor of Dover Castle, to deliver to the Mayor
and jurates of Folkstone, one demi-culverin and one sacker, with
powder, ball, &c. to be planted there for the public service. |
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18. Mr. Scott to make the report to Parliament which he has in
his hands, concerning debts for which Mr. Frost stood engaged on
behalf of the State at his death, and to which his executors are liable,
if not relieved by Parliament. |
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19. Note that when Dr. Walker brings to Council the Act for declaring goods taken in unfree ships forfeited, Council is to be reminded
to consider what should be done to those who inhabit Hamburg, not
being burghers. |
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22, 23. Six months' pay to be advanced to the labourers of the
Tower, on account of their arrears, out of the 50,000l.; if it cannot be
had there, out of the exigent moneys of Council. The Ordnance Committee to prepare the warrants, and bring them to Council. |
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24. The Committee of Examinations to examine the difference concerning the carrying letters into the northern parts, and to give order
for restoring the packet stayed at Stilton, if they think fit, or to
report. |
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25. To write the Governor of the Isle of Wight, inclosing a copy
of Francis Hacker's petition, and to desire him to certify the fact,
Council being unwilling to proceed further, till they hear from him. |
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27. The petition of John King, Lawrence Beale, and others referred
to the Admiralty Committee. |
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28. Council to be summoned for to-morrow at 9 a.m. |
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29. Mr. Holland to present to Parliament the account, examined
and audited by order of Council, of arrears due to those employed in
the Ordnance Office, who, for some years past, have received nothing,
particularly the labourers of the Tower, many of whom, with their
families, are reduced to extreme want. By reason of the war, they
have had more than ordinary labour about the weighing, proving,
lading, unlading, and carrying the ordnance, powder, shot, &c.,
in which they often suffer, being liable to more than ordinary
hazard. Parliament to be moved to give order for the payment of
their arrears, and to appoint some certain establishment for them in
future. |
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30. Mr. Holland also to present to Parliament the account of the
arrears due to the officers of the armoury for their salaries, &c., they
being in great want through long forbearance. [I. 33, pp. 59–68.] |
| Oct. 1. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Navy Victuallers to give in to Council this afternoon a
full and positive account of what victuals they have ready. |
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5. The draft of an Act for opening trade to France to be considered
on Wednesday. [I. 131, p. 40.] |
Oct. 1/11.
Leopard, Leghorn Mould. |
1. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Navy Committee. Capt. Badiley
writes me from Porto Longone that as the Sampson and Mary will
not go out to our assistance, it is not likely we shall come together,
the enemy being so strong, until you send us some relief from home.
We beg you to send us in those ships some victuals, as also cables and
ropes; all things here are extremely dear, and hard to come by. Our
men very much complain for want of clothes, and hope to have some
with those ships. I am forced to let them have some money. |
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Alex. Bence of Alicant has 80 pieces of ordnance, saved out of the
ships that Gen. Blake put ashore at Carthagena, but they are dear
saving; he desires they may come home with us. [½ page.] |
| Oct. 2. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Wm. Ryley, keeper of the records in the Tower, to give Roger
Dodsworth free access thereto, he having in hand something of concernment relating to the public. A warrant to be sent to him for
this purpose. |
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2. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with the army
officers as to what should be allowed for buying fire and candle for
the guards, and where the money may be had, and to report. |
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4. So much of Druet Le Gros' petition as relates to sending wools
into Jersey referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to say
whether a fit proportion for that island has not already been granted,
and to report. |
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5. The petition of Thomas Mitchell referred to the Committee for
Examinations, to examine him touching Col. Massey's escape from
the Tower, and if they see cause, to take bail of him. |
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6. To signify to the keeper of Newgate that, by the warrant for
the close imprisonment of Capt. Warren, Council intended no other
restraint than might be for his safe keeping for trial. |
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7. To write the Mayor of Rye to deliver to Eleanor Warren
such goods of Capt. Warren, her husband, as on his restraint were
put into the Mayor's keeping. |
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8. The petition of Wm. and Abraham de Vischer, merchants, to import 19 vats of potashes, bought and shipped at Amsterdam a month
before the late Act for encouragement of English shipping, to be
granted, on their taking oath of the truth of their allegations. As to
their desire to import linens, they must expect the resolutions of
Parliament, that business being under consideration there. |
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9. The petition of Margaret Knot, widow, referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to inform themselves as to her condition, and do for her
as they see cause. |
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10. Col. Thomson to come to Council on Monday. |
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11. The petition of Aquila Wykes, keeper of the Gatehouse,
referred to the Committee for Examinations, to examine the account
mentioned, and report. |
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12. That of Capt. Joseph Briggs referred to the said committee,
to examine him and his witnesses, and report on Wednesday. |
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14. Also that of John Horl. |
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16. That of Mr. Thomas of Newbury referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to examine and report. |
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18. That of Edw. Smith, gunner, referred to the said committee,
to consider his fitness for the post desired by him, and on what ship
he may be employed, and to report. |
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19. Mr. Scott, Alderman Pennington, Col. Purefoy, Col. Dixwell,
Mr. Challoner, and the Lord President appointed a committee to
examine Mr. Carter's estimate of work to be done in James's House,
to consider with him what is necessary to be done, and to report. |
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20. The business of the pinmakers, reported from the Committee
for Examinations, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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21. The Lord President to open any letters that come to him
before the next sitting, and if any require a present meeting of
Council, to give order therefor. |
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22. The paper offered to Council, concerning the disposing of
ships taken as prizes, to be considered on Monday. |
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23. The petition of the Eastland merchants to be presented to
Parliament by Col. Purefoy, with Council's opinion—
(1.) That the consort ship propounded therein will be, during the
wars and troubles at sea, for the safety and encouragement of
trade and navigation.
(2.) That the charge thereof by those who benefit thereby be
put in such a way as Parliament thinks fit. [I. 33, pp. 69–73.] |
| Oct. 4. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write to General Blake to send to Dover those of the
wounded who cannot be sent to London, and the rest to London, and
to inform him that order is given to the Mayor of Dover to take
care of them. |
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2. To write to the Mayor of Dover to see to their care, and to
acquaint him that the Collectors for Prize Goods are appointed to
pay him 500l. for this and former service of this nature. |
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4. Mr. Neville, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Martin appointed a committee to speak with the gentleman sent from the state of Venice,
and to report what he communicates. |
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5. To write the Governors of Deal and Sandown castles, to
have brought into their said castles the guns lately planted upon
fortifications by the seaside, for defence of the fleet under Sir Geo.
Ayscue, and all timber, boards, &c. there. |
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6. To write to acquaint the Lord Mayor of London that several
men, lately wounded in the fight between General Blake and the
Dutch, are coming up to London, and to request him to give order
to the several hospitals to make room for them, and to be ready to
receive them. |
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7. To write to the Navy Commissioners, informing them of what
Council has written to the Lord Mayor of London, and that order
is given to the master of the Savoy to receive the 30 men mentioned
in their letter, and they are to be immediately sent there by water;
also to signify Council's approval of their setting forth the French
prize Hunter to sea, and adding 50 men to the 50 already upon her. |
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8. The Governor of the Savoy to provide for the reception of 50
men, 30 of them to-morrow, and to consider what persons now there
may be removed into Ely House, and see them removed. |
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9. The letter appointed to be written to the Lord Mayor of
London suspended till further order. |
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10. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to send to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday, their opinion on the two
questions proposed to them from that committee, relating to the
arrest complained of by the Danish Ambassador. |
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13. The papers delivered to Council sealed up, relating to Dutch
prizes, to be returned to the Commissioners for Prize Goods, to carry
them to Dr. Walker, to peruse and make use of on behalf of the
State. |
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14. The two letters sent from General Blake, the narrative by
Capt. Mildmay, and the examination of Capt. Jacobson, to be
reported to Parliament by the Lord President. |
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15. Mr. Corbett, on the first opportunity, to represent to Parliament Council's proceedings in reference to the Dutch prizes. |
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16. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the order of
Parliament concerning the building of 30 new frigates may be put
into speedy execution, and to confer with the Navy Commissioners
on Wednesday; also to consider what should be offered to Parliament as to providing money for that service. |
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17. Wm. Hull appointed in stead of Mr. Scutt to provide fire and
candle for the House of Lords, when the commissioners of Parliament meet there the commissioners sent from Scotland; also paper,
ink, and other necessaries. He is to speak with Rich. Ward, who
waited on the commissioners lately sent from Parliament into
Scotland. |
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18. The petition of Peter Biggleston referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to report. |
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19, 20. That of Capts. John Limbrie, Richd. Granby, and others,
and that of the governor and company of merchants trading with
the Levant, to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report. |
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21. The Navy Committee to attend the Admiralty Committee on
Wednesday at 2 p.m. [I. 39, pp. 74–79.] |
Oct. 4/14.
The Leopard, Leghorn Mould. |
2. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Navy Committee. The Dutch have
careened the Phœnix frigate, and she is now in this road ready for
service, and makes up their number to 10; 9 men-of-war and one
fire-ship. If I had not received strict command from the Council
of State to carry myself with all due respect towards the Great
Duke in this port, I would have adventured to regain the Phœnix;
but I must observe orders. Capt. Badiley is kept in at Porto
Longone, with 8 sail more, and they have also 4 or 5 fire-ships
plying at sea between him and us. The loud language of the disaffected here of our own nation, with their intelligence to the Dutch,
is more advantageous to our enemies than any other; I wish some
course were taken with them. We have notice that General Blake
was in sight of the Holland fleet, and hope to hear of his routing
them. [½ page.] |
Oct. 4.
The Resolution, Downs. |
3. Thomas Lewis to Thomas Turner, Navy office, Tower hill. I
crave your favour [for the boatswain's place in the Nonsuch] for an
honest and faithful man; get the Navy Commissioners' warrant, and
return it to me on board the General. At 4 p.m. last Tuesday, we
came up with the Dutch fleet of 60 odd, and fought them until night
parted us; we sunk seven or eight,—whereof one was a Rear-Admiral,
and as is conceived, one of their two Admirals, commanded by De
Witt,—took two, and as we are told by prisoners, disabled most of
them; had we had more day then, or the advantage of wind the
next and third day, in all probability half of them had not seen
Holland. We chased them to their own coast, and as far as shoals
and sands would allow. Give my respects to Major Manley, Mr.
Wilson, and the rest of our friends. [1 page.] |
| Oct. 5. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Wm. Constable appointed President for the coming
month. |
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2. The petition of Geo. Porter to be considered on Friday week. |
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3. The ship Bryer to proceed on her voyage,. as ordered by
Council. |
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4. Commissioners from Council to be sent to General Blake, to
confer with him about disposing the fleet under him to such services
as they shall receive instructions for from Council. |
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5–8. Sir Henry Vane, Col. Dixwell, and Lord Commissioner
Lisle, to be the commissioners, and the Committee for Foreign
Affairs to prepare instructions for them, and report to-morrow. |
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9. A Navy Commissioner and a Navy Victualler to go along with
Council's commissioners. |
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10. Mr. Frost to advance, out of the exigent moneys of Council,
such sum as the commissioners think fit, for defraying their
expenses. |
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11. Such messengers of Council as the commissioners approve are
to attend them. |
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12. The four ships appointed convoy to those bound for Yarmouth with guns, and other ships bound for Scotland, to proceed
according to former instructions. |
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13. Order on report of the Committee for Examinations,—as to
the seizure by the postmaster of Stilton of a packet of letters on the
northern road, on a private account,—that it be delivered to the
person attending for the same. [I. 33, pp. 79–82.] |
| Oct. 6. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Order on the petition of Mr. Clyde and Mr. Blacklay, Scotch
ministers, that the Committee for Examinations examine and discharge
them, they professing their resolutions to live peaceably and inoffensively under this government. |
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2. The soldiers of Col. Goffe's regiment, sent on shipboard for the
service of the State, to be discharged therefrom, and a letter to be
written to Capt. Hughson Smith, commander of the Richard and
Matthew, to put ashore Lieut. Garrett, and the land soldiers with
him. |
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3. The Dutch prisoners now at Dover and Canterbury to be
released and allowed to go home;—this to be signified to the Mayors
there. |
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4. The Mayor of Dover to pay 20l. to the master of the vessel
who brought from Ostend 120 English seamen taken by the Dutch,
and dismissed in order to repair into England. |
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5. The Mayor and G[overnor] of Dover to think of some fit
person, either now at Ostend or to be sent thither, to send to England such English seamen there as have been taken prisoners by the
Dutch at sea, and dismissed. |
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6. The Marshal-General to give a list to Council of all prisoners
in his charge, and all committed from his custody to other prisons,
and an account of what is due for their keep. |
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7. The Lieutenant of the Tower to give a list to Council of all
prisoners in his charge, the qualities of the persons, and the time
and cause of their commitment. |
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8. Audience to be given to the Portuguese Ambassador at 4 p.m.
to-morrow, Fleming to give him notice. |
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9, 17. The petitions of John Lucas, mariner, and of Col. Robert
Duckenfield, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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10. To write to the Navy Committee, inclosing the account from
Philip Francis, late Mayor of Plymouth, of disbursements by him
for the fleet under Sir Geo. Ayscue, and to desire him to order
payment of the 14l. 19s. 2d., due to him on the balance of the
account, the 700l. being already ordered to be paid him. |
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12. The petition of James de Preaux to be sent to the Admiralty
Judges, to consider and report on Monday. |
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13. The account from the Mayor of Dover and Governor of the
Castle, of their disbursements for French prisoners, referred to the
Admiralty Committee, to consider how it may be paid, and to
report. |
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14, 15. The petitions of Thomas Alderne, and others, and of George
Lane, junior, of Bristol, representing losses sustained by the Portuguese, to be considered when Council considers matters of that nature. |
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19. Major Robert Thomson and Capt. John Limmerie to repair
forthwith to the fleet in the Downs, and take account of the defects
of every ship there, in victuals and in other respects, use their
utmost endeavours for speedy supply, and give an account thereof
to Council. |
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20. The report brought in to Council from the Irish and Scotch
Committee, with the draft of an Act concerning the trial of murders,
robberies, &c. in Ireland, recommitted, those of the long robe of that
committee to take care of it. [I. 33, pp. 82–87.] |
| Oct. 7. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of the Skinners referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs. |
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2. The petition of Willm. Layton, and others of the company of
the Gift, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to confer with Sir
Geo. Ayscue as to its allegations, and report. |
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5. To write the commissioners in Ireland to deliver to Thomas
Speed, merchant of Bristol, from such places as they think fit,
200 Irish rebels, to be carried to the Barbadoes for the plantations. |
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7. The petition of Richard Suffield, master of the President
frigate, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider of his
fitness to be employed in the service, and of an employment for him,
and to report. |
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8. The paper given in to-day by the Portuguese Ambassador to
be translated into English by Mr. Milton, and brought to Council
to-morrow. |
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10. The business appointed for consideration this day postponed
to Thursday; the members of Council to come then. |
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11. To signify to the Lieutenant of the Tower that the liberty of
the Tower is granted to Wm. Davenant, prisoner. |
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12. The charge against Col. Freeman to be considered to-morrow
the first business; he and his accusers to be there. |
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13. The Ordnance Committee to send for some of the East India
Company, and confer with them on buying for the State the saltpetre they have received in the last fleet. |
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14. To order the Commissioners for sale of Dutch prizes to stay
sale of the brimstone taken therein till further order, as it may be
of use to the service. |
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15. Col. Dixwell added to the Ordnance Committee. |
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16. The Lord General's foot regiment, to the number of 1,200
men, to be continued for six weeks longer; to write to the Army
Committee to issue their warrants accordingly. |
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17. On the Earl of Leven's petition for enlarging the time of his
stay in London, liberty given him to remain three months beyond
the time formerly granted. |
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18. The letters from Gen. Blake to Council and to Mr. Coytmor
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report what should
be done. |
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19. The members of Council appointed to go commissioners to
Gen. Blake to be dispensed with as to their going on that employment. |
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20. Order on the petition of Antonio Rodriguez Robles,—for the
owners of the annis seeds sold by the Commissioners for Dutch
prizes on 28 September,—that it be sent to the said commissioners,
who are to observe strictly the rules given them in the selling of
prizes, preserving the State's interest, and that of private persons
who may make good their claim, and doing no prejudice to the
rights of either. [I. 34, pp. 1–5.] |
| Oct. 8. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Col. Freeman's business to be considered first thing on Tuesday
afternoon. |
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2. The Commissioners for Dutch Prizes to send to the Mint in the
Tower to-night the gold brought up from Plymouth, which was
taken in a Dutch bottom by Captain Stoakes, to be secured there till
further orders. The Lieutenant of the Tower is to appoint a special
guard for it, if need be. |
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3. To order the said commissioners to send to the Mint from
time to time the bullion taken in any Dutch prizes, to remain there
till further orders. |
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4. Six months' salary to be paid to the labourers of the Tower, out
of the exigent moneys of Council. |
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5. The business of prisoners to be considered on Thursday; the
Lord General desired to be present. |
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6. The order of Parliament, referring it to Council to see to the
paying the judges' salaries and arrears, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to consider where the money may be had, and
report; Col. Purefoy to take care hereof. |
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8. The mail of letters stayed at Stilton and sent up to Council to
be dismissed. |
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9. The committee to whom Alderman Fowke's business was referred to consider the objections made at Council on hearing their
report, and to meet on Tuesday, in order to report on Thursday;
Lord Commissioner Lisle to take care thereof. |
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10. Note that Council is to be summoned to-morrow at 4 p.m. |
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11. To write to the Ordnance officers about General Blake's letter
to them, and to desire them to despatch him what he has sent for
in reference to the James, and also for supplying the other vessels. |
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12. Mr. Bence, Mr. Holland, and Capts. Rider, Hall, Stephens, and
Wilde, and the rest of that committee to meet to-morrow at 8 a.m.
in their usual place in Whitehall, whereof they are not to fail, the
service of the commonwealth being concerned therein. |
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13. The papers as to the defects of the fleet with Genl. Blake,
sent to Council to-day, referred to Mr. Alexr. Bence, Mr. Holland,
&c., who are to examine which of them may be soonest fitted for
present service, and the speediest means of supplying them with
what they want, as also the whole fleet, and to report to-morrow. |
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14. Council to sit to-morrow to consider thereof, and for speedy
execution of the resolutions they may take, the Navy Commissioners and Ordnance officers are to stay at their offices to-morrow,
till they receive Council's directions. [I. 34, pp. 6–9.] |
Oct. 8/18.
Leopard, Leghorn Mould. |
4. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Navy Committee. Copy of his
letter of the 4/14 inst. [½ page.] |
Oct. 8.
Excise Office. |
5. William Parker and three others to the Excise Committee.
We have contracted with Edw. Sutton, of Kensington, Middlesex,
for the excise of all inland commodities, salt, soap, and tobacco pipes
excepted, in the county, except for so much thereof as lie within the
weekly bills of mortality and late lines of communication, for ¾ of
a year at 1,900l., payable quarterly, and under the usual covenants,
except as to the liberty of 60 days after the said term for collecting
arrears, the Excise Act then expiring. Noted as agreed to.
[¾ page.] |
| Oct. ? |
6. Notes by C. Kinnersley, that there were two warrants of the
late King, one dated 24 May and the other 4 July 1642, for arms
and ammunition, which were delivered and receipts given. |
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That by the votes of both Houses of 20 May 1642, it was declared
that the King, seduced by wicked counsels, intended to make war
against his Parliament, and it was therefore resolved that whoever
should serve or assist him in those wars were to be declared traitors,
and had been so adjudged in two Acts of Parliament, as in
11 Ric. II. and 1 Hen. IV., and ought to suffer as traitors; and if
sending arms for 300 men be not assisting, then nothing is. |
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That by another order of the Lords of 27 May 1642, all sheriffs,
justices of peace, &c. were to take care that no arms were carried or
sent to York for the use of the King, and they were to make search
for the same; and by another order of 11 June 1642, they were also
to make search and examine any person for arms or ammunition,
as also for horses or other furniture for war, and detain them. |
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That by an Act of 8 Oct. 1652, it was declared that none should
bear any office in the commonwealth, though but for a year or two,
as sheriff, mayor, constable, churchwarden, or any other, who had
assisted or aided the late King in his wars, but [Mr. Legg] kept and
concealed for six months arms for 300 men, and sent them to the
King, notwithstanding these orders; and yet he is continued a menial
servant to the commonwealth for life, and 300l. a year settled upon
him. [Endorsed by Bradshaw, Mr. Kynarsley's note touching Mr.
Legg. Orders of Parliament. 1 page.] |
| Oct. 8. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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2, 4. Some of the Navy Victuallers and some of the Navy Committee to attend Council this afternoon. |
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3. To report to Council that so much of Gen. Blake's letter, referred to this committee, as concerns the widow of Capt. Jas. Coppin,
commander of the Heart, slain in the fight with the Dutch, may be
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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6. The debate on the order of Parliament for opening the trade to
France to be resumed next sitting, and the draft of the Act then
read. [I. 131, pp. 41, 42.] |
| Oct. 9. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1, 2. The letters to the Navy Commissioners and Ordnance officers
now read approved, and to be signed and sent. |
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3. Some of the Navy Commissioners and Victuallers to attend
Council on Monday, concerning the complaints of several hoymen
and pursers, and others employed in carrying to the fleet victuals
which have not been taken off. |
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4. The business of disposing the fleet in the Downs to service to
be considered on Monday. [I. 34, p. 10.] |
Oct 9.
Carisbrooke Castle. |
7. Col. Wm. Sydenham to the Lord President of the Council of State.
Fras. Hacker, merchant of London, in his petition, referred to me by
the Council of State, claims tin value 150l., lost on the south side of
the Isle of Wight, in Oct. 1650. Two years since, the Ulysses was
wrecked there, and being then Vice-Admiral, I gave directions and
all possible assistance for the salvage of all goods beaten on shore,
which, after the usual proceedings in the Admiralty Court, were
delivered to the several proprietors. Two pieces of tin were delivered
to Wm. Newland, merchant of Newport, agent to the petitioner,
and a year afterwards, Newland claimed another piece discovered.
I enclose proofs that the petitioner has not been prejudiced by me,
and that the trouble he has given the Council has not been necessary.
[1 page.] |
| Oct. 11. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Edw. Carter, surveyor of works, for 200 loads
of oak timber out of Windsor Forest, for public works, referred to
Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Neville, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Bond,
to confer with him as to the uses he will put it to, and the time when
he will use it. |
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2. To write to Gen. Blake to discharge the Dutch captains with
him, and to allow them to return home, unless he knows that the
Dutch detain some Englishmen of that quality prisoners; if so, he is
to detain them for exchange. |
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4, 5. The petition of Capt. Benjamin Gifford, Governor of Landguard Fort, and the annexed account of charges for keeping out
some small scout vessels, and the account of Lieut.-Col. Salmon,
Governor of Hull, for keeping out at sea some small vessels for intelligence, referred to the Admiralty Committee to examine, and to
report from what treasury the money can be paid. |
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7. To write the Army Committee to issue warrants for three
months' pay for the soldiers in Jersey and Guernsey, six weeks being
in advance, on account of the distance, as it is so long before the
money arrives. |
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8. The petition of Roger Jones, mariner, referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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10. Some of the Navy Commissioners and Victuallers to come to
Council to-morrow. [I. 34, pp. 11–13.] |
Oct. 11.
Leghorn |
8. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. I have despatched
a sattee for Porto Longone, laden with 100 barrels of powder, 2,400
shot and bars, 100 sacks of biscuit and other provisions, which
safely arrived at Porto Feraio, within 6 miles of Longone, whence
I came yesterday; for I held it convenient to go thither, as well to
visit your ships and men in that besieged port, as to recommend their
protection to the Governor, who appears to be a gentleman of much
honour, being General of the artillery for the King of Naples. He
told me with much disdain that the Dutch agent here brought
8,000 pistoles to tempt him to betray our ships into their hands, by
giving them liberty to fall upon them. I gave him a gold chain,
by Capt. Badiley's order, which he accepted gratefully and with
much modesty, and I thanked him for his protection of your ships.
Capt. Badiley has so repaired his ships that it is hardly discernible
that they have been in fight, and most of the wounded men have
recovered. Lieut. Stone, after being cured, relapsed through a cold,
and died in 24 hours. Each of your great ships wants 100 soldiers,
with a captain and officers, which if these ships had had, they
might have taken most of the Dutch. [1 page.] |
Oct. 11.
Leghorn. |
9. Charles Longland to [Rob. Blackborne]. I am glad that the
news spread abroad here by the Dutch of their great victories at sea
proves not true, as your letter assures me; indeed our sufferings by
that nation in these parts is great, and if it should be so at home,
it would give them too great occasion of boasting; but the many
particular ships taken by General Blake shows the contrary. The
printed books too which you sent me, wherein the desires of the
Dutch are so handsomely laid open, much oblige me, and I shall
never grudge the postage for any good news of my country's welfare. I will, at your commands, send Col. Thomson some Florence
wine; within two months it will be ripe, and fit to be in flask. Some
of the State ships will be here to serve that occasion, both for yourself and the Commissioners of Customs. [1 page.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
10. Bond of Joshua Fugill, of Cree Church, London, merchant,
Lodowick Lloyd, of Lombard Street, stationer, and Fras. Cleathere,
of the Barbican, in 500l. each, for Fugall's appearance before the
Council of State or the Committee for Examinations on summons,
and for his good behaviour the next three months. [1 page.] |
| Oct. 12. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The representation of Capt. Reeve Williams, with the report
from the Irish and Scotch Committee, to be considered on Thursday. |
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3. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Viscount Lisle,
Lord Chief Justice St. John, Earl of Pembroke, Mr. Scott, Sir H.
Vane, Mr. Neville, Col. Martin, Mr. Bond, Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm.
Masham, and Mr. Love, appointed commissioners to meet the Portuguese Ambassador, receive what he has to offer, and report. |
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4. The Army Committee to pay the next three months' pay due
to the soldiers of Guernsey and Jersey to Capt. Nathaniel White
and Cornet John Brockhurst. |
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5. The petition of Christopher Napier referred to the Committee
for Examinations, to examine him, and report the cause of his commitment, together with his examination. |
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6. The Irish and Scotch Committee to receive from the officers
of the army their addresses for supplying the forces in garrisons or
elsewhere, and to report from time to time what should be done. |
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8. Council, being informed of Capt. Brandley's faithfulness and
abilities, refer him to the Admiralty Committee, to consider him for
the captainship of the outward frigate. |
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9. Mr. Thurloe to bring to Council on Thursday the papers in due
order which have passed in the transactions with the Danish Ambassadors. |
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10. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to meet on Thursday at
7 a.m., to prepare an answer to the last paper of mediation given in
by the Danish Ambassadors. |
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11. Council to meet on Thursday by 8 a.m., and the members to
be summoned. |
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12. The appointed Committee of Council to meet with the agent
of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on Thursday at 4 p.m., in the usual
place in Whitehall, to receive from him what he has to offer, and
report. |
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13. The paper given in by the Portuguese Ambassador at his first
audience at Council referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs,
to consider of an answer, and of the powers and method by which
the treaty propounded may be carried on, and to report. |
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14. The paper given in by the Portuguese Ambassador on 9 Oct.
to be translated, and referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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15. The bill of exchange from Mr. Bence at Alicant, for disbursements in taking up some of the guns belonging to the State's ships
then commanded by Prince Rupert, sunk on the coast of Spain, to be
paid out of the exigent moneys of Council. |
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16. The members of Council appointed to treat with the Dutch
Ambassador also appointed to treat with the Portuguese Ambassador. |
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17. Liberty given to the Earl of Traquair to go into Scotland for
six months, on parole to the Governor of Berwick, and also to the
Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, to demeam himself peaceably, and
to return into England at the end of the six months, or sooner if
Council give order. [I. 34, pp. 14–21.] |
| Oct. 12. |
11. Note of appointments of sundry committees of Council, from
2 Dec. 1651, all duplicates. [4 pages.] |
| Oct. 13. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Committee of Foreign Affairs to consider what should be
done by this State, in acknowledgment to the Spanish Ambassador here or otherwise, upon occasion of the justice done by the
Governor of Porto Longone to the ships of this State there. |
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2. The letters of intelligence received this night by Council, concerning the condition of the English ships in the Sound, to be presented to Parliament to-morrow, by the Lord President. |
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3. An extract of the said intelligence to be sent to Gen. Blake.
[I. 34, pp. 21, 22.] |
| Oct. 14. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The paper read in answer to the last presented by the Danish
Ambassador to Council, containing a mediation of peace between
this commonwealth and that of the United Provinces, to be presented to Parliament. |
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2. The three ships now at Harwich to be joined with the rest
appointed for the northern guard. |
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3. The papers containing the proceedings of the treaty between
Council and the Ambassadors of Denmark to be presented to Parliament by the Lord President; also those relating to the present
differences between this State and the United Provinces. |
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4. The papers concerning the arrest of one of the Ambassador's
servants to be presented to Parliament by the Lord President, as
also those sent to Council on Tuesday by the said Ambassadors, and
by the Resident of the King of Denmark, for passes. |
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5. To write to Gen. Blake to let him know, on the representation
made by him to Council of the necessity of bringing in some of the
great ships, that Council leaves it to him to dispose those he names
in such harbour as he thinks most convenient, and to desire him to
send such ships as he thinks fit along with them, to take off the
victuals in them, and as many of the men as will be necessary for
manning the said ships, care being taken that the ships' companies
so brought in do not receive their full pay. |
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6. Sir Oliver Fleming to carry to the Danish Ambassadors
Council's answer to their paper concerning the arrest of Mr. Goldsburie. |
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7. Mr. Thurloe to speak with Alderman Chiverton and Mr.
Chandler, concerning their offer for furnishing Eastland commodities
of use to the ships. |
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8. George Hill and Roger Hilton to attend Council to-day, in
pursuance of the paper by them delivered to Council. |
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9. The petition of Stephen Puckle, mariner, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider what may be done in answer to his
desires in reference to wages and rewards, and to report. |
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10. That of Henrie Jackson and others referred to the same
committee. |
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11. That of Captain Nathaniel White to the Ordnance Committee. |
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13. A pass to be granted to the company of the Sancta Maria,
taken in the last engagement between the fleets, to go to their own
country. |
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14. The petition of Capt. Sam. Playford referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to report. |
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17. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider how Eastland
commodities, useful for the shipping of this nation, may, in the
present juncture, be procured and brought into the country, and to
report. |
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18. To write to the Mayor of Dover and Governor of Dover Castle,
to make the same provision for the maintenance and transport of
English seamen taken prisoners that shall come to Dunkirk, as they
have been ordered to make at Ostend. |
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19. To write to the Spanish Ambassador, taking notice of the
civilities used towards the men and ships of this nation which
lately came to Porto Longone, also of the relief and good usage
exercised at Dunkirk and Ostend, by the Governors and inhabitants
there, towards such of this nation as have been taken prisoners by
the Dutch, and released, and have come thither to gain their passage
to England, and to desire his Lordship to return the thanks of
Council to those Governors. |
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20. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Henry Vane, and Mr.
Martin appointed a committee to draw up an answer to the last
paper of mediation given in by the Danish Ambassadors to Council,
with all speed, and the paper drawn and read at Council this day
referred to the said committee. |
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21. The warrant for licence for Lord Traquair to go into Scotland
to be prepared, and delivered to Col. Purefoy. |
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24. Sir Oliver Fleming and Mr. Thurloe to carry to the Danish
Ambassadors this night the paper of Council prepared in pursuance
of an order of Parliament of this day, and ordered to be sent to
them. |
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25. The petition of Hugh Ramsey and David Galbreth, prisoners
in the Tower, referred to the. Committee for Examinations, to
examine and discharge them on such bond as they think fit. [I. 34,
pp. 28–32.] |
| Oct. 14. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Downing to attend this committee when they sit, and
Major Salwey to request the General [Deane ?] to dispense with his
being in Scotland meantime. |
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2. John Phelps to attend as clerk to the committee, and Mr.
Darley to request the Committee for Plundered Ministers to dispense
with his attendance meantime. |
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3. The committee to meet at 8 a.m. on the days on which Parliament sits. |
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4. One to be chosen weekly to take the chair. |
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5. Commissioner Whitelock to take it this week. |
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6. Downing to give notice to the deputies from Scotland that the
committee will meet them in the Lords' House to-morrow, at 8 a.m.,
when they are requested to attend, and to bring their commissions
for perusal. |
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7 To request Parliament to continue till 1 April the commissions granted to persons in a list enclosed for administration of
justice in Scotland, which commissions expire 1 November. |
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8. Mr. Say to draw up an Act to be offered to Parliament thereon. |
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9. Mr. Baker, who attended the commissioners in Scotland, to
attend this committee, as clerk assistant to Mr. Phelps. |
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10. Mr. Phelps to give directions for matting the room, and fitting
it up that it may be very warm. |
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11. The surveyor-general to attend the committee to-morrow at
8 a.m. [I. 138, pp. 3, 4.] |
| Oct. 14. |
12. Certificate by the Militia Commissioners for the monthly
assessments in co. Stafford, that the arrears of pay due to Jas.
Plante, for his services as a soldier in the troop of horse under Col.
John Watson, from 1 April 1643 to 31 March 1646, amount to 53l.
[1 page.] |
Oct. 14.
Petworth. |
13. Viscount Conway and Kilultagh to ——— Having occasion
to send the messenger, your old servant Darby, to Conway Castle, I
told him to see you, and bring me knowledge of your health. Our
troubles are not yet ended, as the land in Ireland is sequestered,
and there are many other uneasinesses in this world, which are
good documents, if one have a will and understanding to learn. I
am often troubled with gravel, which is almost as bad as the stone,
and I grow deaf, which, if it increases, will be very troublesome; for
I have not delighted in anything so much as reading and discoursing,
and if I lose my hearing, I lose the one half of the joy of my life,
which, if I can bring myself to part with without discontent, I shall
be the fitter to make a visit to my father and mother. |
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Lord Pembroke has sold Ramsbury to Lord Carnarvon. I advised
my brother Popham to buy it, although Littlecote be no ill house,
yet Ramsbury is much better situated, and I am sorry he has not
got it. Your brother told me he was bringing the deer that were at
Wellington to Littlecote, wherein I think he does well, as he will
thus have the benefit of them. He also tells me that the little river
in the garden is better than ever it was for trout. I believe the
estate of your brother Edward will return again to your brother
Popham. My brother Edward's wife is very sorrowful, and having
lost her husband, cares not for the world nor anything that is in it.
I shall remain at Petworth for the winter. [1½ pages.] |
| Oct. 15. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Albert Cunningham referred to the Committee
for Examinations, to examine and discharge him, if they see
cause. |
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2. That of Marie, widow of James Coppin, commander of the
Heart frigate, with Gen. Blake's letter concerning her, referred to
the Admiralty Committee, to consider what may be done for her,
and to report. |
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3. That of William Platt referred to the Committee for Prisoners,
to examine him and report what should be done with him. |
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4. That of Robert Farley to the Committee for Examinations. |
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6. Order for a warrant for John Jackson to pay to the Navy
Treasurer, 15,000l., out of moneys in his hands to be paid out on
interest and in Council's disposal, which is to be repaid from the first
moneys on the sale of delinquents' estates. |
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8. The condition of Viscount Loftus of Ely to be presented to
Parliament by Mr. Martin. |
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9,10. The Ordnance Committee to quicken those who have contracted for furnishing ammunition to the stores, in the delivery of the
remaining portions of their contracts; also to consider how to provide
a further supply of ammunition. |
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11. The Earl of Eglinton, prisoner in Berwick, to have the liberty
of that town, on his former security to the Governor there. |
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12. To write to the Governor of Berwick to allow him this liberty,
unless he find him a dangerous person, in which case he is to delay
execution of this order till he has further acquainted Council. |
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13. The petition of Dorothy Virgo referred to the Committee for
Examinations, to examine her upon such intelligence as she can
inform, and to reward her with any sum not exceeding 5l. Alderman
Pennington to recommend her to the Lord Mayor, to dispose her
into some hospital. |
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14. The paper sent by Council to the Danish Ambassadors, and
their answer, to be presented to Parliament by the Lord President. |
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16. Bryan Cockayne, of Rushton, co. Northampton, to be brought
before Council, to answer matters objected to him. |
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17, 18. Council to sit to-morrow at 4 p.m., and Major Thomson
and Capt. Limmerie to attend. |
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19. The petition of Tyge Coldewin to the Danish Ambassadors
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to give order as they
see cause. [I. 34, pp. 32–36.] |
| Oct. 15. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. Sir Geo. Ayscue to attend this committee on Wednesday next
at 8 a.m. |
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4. Mr. Violet's business to be considered next Friday. |
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5. Mr. Neville to report to Council the draft of the Act for opening
trade to France. [I. 34, pp. 42, 43.] |
| Oct. 15. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The deputies who are at the door called in, and acquainted with
the order of Parliament appointing this committee to confer with
them. |
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2. The declaration of Parliament, in order to the uniting of Scotland into one commonwealth with England, read. |
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3. The commission by which the deputies were empowered to
attend the committee read by one of them, Sir Alex. Gibson, of
Dury. |
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4. The deputies acquaint the committee that they are all present
except Judge Swinton and George Blair of Garvoch, absent through
sickness. |
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5. The committee withdraw, and resolve that their clerk, Clement
Baker, — Downing, and Rich. Ward, peruse the commissions of the
deputies chosen by the shires and boroughs of Scotland to meet at
Edinburgh, in pursuance of the declaration of Parliament for the
union of the kingdoms, and the commissions of the present deputies.
Also to inquire what shires and boroughs in Scotland have sent deputies to Edinburgh; what deputies have subscribed to the union;
how the contents of the declaration about sending of deputies has been
observed; what shires, boroughs, or deputies have made default, or
what other defect they find, and state the facts next sitting. They
are also to inquire what letters have come from persons in Scotland
commissioned to give information in the premises, especially one
from Col. Fenwick to the Speaker, which Commissioner Whitelock is
to request him to deliver up. |
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6. Note that Rich. Ward, one of the clerks to the commissioners
in Scotland for administration of justice, presented copies of the commissions of the shires and boroughs in Scotland who sent deputies
to Edinburgh for the union. Also a petition from the heritors of
Aberdeenshire, and a paper of the desires of the deputies that
met at Edinburgh. |
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7. The committee dismissed the deputies till further notice. |
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8. Mr. Phelps to request the trustees for sale of fee-farm rents to
dispense with the attendance of Clement Baker, that he may attend
on this committee. [I. 138, pp. 4–6.] |
Oct. 15.
The Prosperous, Burlington Bay. |
14. John Bonker to the Navy Commissioners, Tower Hill. We set
sail from Yarmouth roads on 9 Sept., and on the 20th, we anchored two
miles below Estenover Castle, and there stayed until the 27th, treating
with the King of Denmark and his ministers about the ships we were
sent for; but on the 26th, he sent a positive answer that he would
secure them. On 30 Sept. there was a great storm, when Capt. Ball's
ship went ashore, and it was a great mercy we did not all lose our
ships. We that got well off were so frightened that we did not think
ourselves secure until we had got into 16 or 18 fathoms of water,
18 leagues off, and a wind having come up on the 2nd inst., which
enabled us to go back and take off their men, we set sail, with our
13 or 14 prizes, and arrived here on the 14th inst. As our six
months are now nearly expired, we require an order for victualling.
Capt. Peacock and two others have taken a Holland man-of-war of
20 guns. [1 page.] |
Oct. 15/25.
Leghorn. |
15. Capt. Hen. Appleton to Edm. Harvey, Robert Tichborne, Mark
Hilsley, and Dan. Taylor, Commissioners of Customs, London. I have
taken up here of Charles Longland 3,000 dollars at 63d. per dollar,
and given three bills of exchange for the amount, one of which will
be presented by Geo. Smith, merchant, which I hope you will direct
to be paid. [½ page, damaged.] |
| Oct 16. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write to Gen. Blake to appoint vessels to convoy those now
at Weymouth, bound for Jersey. |
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2. The papers from Gen. Blake, concerning the victualling of the
fleet, referred to the Navy Commissioners, to consider by conference
with the victuallers, how the ships appointed for the winter's guard
may be victualled most expeditiously, and the delays and disorders
that have been hitherto may be provided against, and to report on
Monday. Also to consider how the ships appointed for the Straits,
a list whereof is herewith sent, may be fitted most expeditiously, and
what provisions are at Portsmouth for that purpose. |
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3, 4. Council to meet to-morrow at 4 p.m., the particular members
desired to be present, and Commissary-General Whalley, and the
commander of the guard about town to attend. [I. 34, pp. 37, 38.] |
Oct. 17.
Paragon, Porto Longone. |
16. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Navy Committee. I enclose an
account of my disbursements in victualling and careening ships, &c.,
and the balance shall be placed to the credit of the State in the
next account. A good part of the money taken up cost 6s. per
dollar, and 25 per cent. between the Levant and this place. I offered
the State's allowance to the captain and purser of the Elizabeth,
but they would not victual on those terms. I have only drawn
upon the treasurer for the produce of 650 dollars in favour of Robert
Salmon, mariner, and if I do well, I will give an account of its expending hereafter, as also of what I have received from Mr. Longland. |
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The Council of State empowers me to seize Hollanders as opportunity offers, and to consult with Charles Longland about taking
up some merchant ships; I only wish they had sent over sooner
to that effect. Before my going to the Levant, I acquainted
you what would be our place of rendezvous at our return, and
stayed there a month, until the Smyrna ships came up to us,
and there I heard that General Blake had taken a dozen Holland
men-of-war towards the north; if the State had then sent me
commands to seize the Dutch, two rich ships might have been
easily obtained, that came here with their convoy from Scanderoon
and Smyrna, which are now made men-of-war against us. If the
order for taking up merchant ships had come to Leghorn only 6
weeks ago, the ships at Leghorn would have been enabled to come
to us, and then we had broke through the Dutch, and have been
upon our homeward voyage; but now the Flemings have made up
their number to 32 men-of-war, and are said to be between this and
Genoa, so that our State will be at no easy charge, not only in our
maintenance that are blocked up already, but in sending a large
fleet into these parts, where the Hollanders go on increasing their
strength daily; they hire not only all their own merchantmen that
are fit, and command them to deliver their goods, although consigned for Holland, but also some of the shipping of Genoa; and for
ships of 300 or 400 tons they pay 2,000 dollars a month, provided
they carry 100 men. Yesterday the Flemings brought in a fire-ship,
intending to ruin us that way, but the Governor here ordered her
away. [2¼ pages.] |
| Oct. 18. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to meet on Wednesday, to
consider how this nation may be supplied with the Eastland commodities necessary for its shipping, and to report. |
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3. Order, on consideration of the paper from the Danish Ambassadors, for a conference thereupon, and the commissioners will
meet them to-morrow at 3 p.m. in the usual place in Whitehall;
Fleming to give them notice and attend them. |
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4. To write to the Mayor of Dover to repay, out of the last 500l.
assigned him for the charge of wounded men and prisoners, 8l. 9s. 6d.
disbursed by Wm. Whiting of Canterbury, for maintenance of the
Dutch. |
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5. The petition of Capt. John Lisle referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to consider his sufferings by wounds received in the late
fight with the Dutch, and also of making him captain of one of the
State's ships of the winter guard, and to report. |
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6. The Committee for Examinations to send for the printer and
publisher of the "Faithful Scout," and if on examination they see
cause, to secure them in the custody of the Serjeant-at-arms, and
report. |
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7. Mr. Corbett to move Parliament to consider the Act prepared
for the regulation of printing, Council finding much prejudice done
to the commonwealth by unlicensed and scandalous pamphlets. |
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9. The examinations of the Earl of Worcester and Major Boswell,
to be read at Council to-morrow. |
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10. To write the Navy Committee to pay 14l. 19s. 2d. to the
Mayor of Plymouth, the 700l. being already paid. [I. 34, pp. 38–41.] |
Oct. 18.
Portsmouth. |
17. Capt. Fras. Willoughby to the Navy Commissioners, Tower
Hill. Arriving here, I find most of the shipwrights unruly, because
being summoned to be paid, they were disappointed, and notwithstanding the great haste, they utterly refuse to work. As here is
money in town, let them be speedily paid, for nothing but that will
meet the pressing necessities of their sickly families. The stores
are very empty and divers ships so shattered that they want great
repairs. |
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P.S.—I have prevailed with some of the shipwrights to work, on
engaging to see them paid this week. [2/3 page, damaged.] |
Oct. 18.
Yarmouth Roads. |
18. Capt. Fras. Peacock to the Navy Committee, Whitehall. I have
arrived at Yarmouth with the Tiger and 20 prizes, including the
Morning Star, a man-of-war. I took them without the loss of a man,
but killed 16 of theirs, and wounded 18; the latter I have sent up, as
also 120 more in one of the prizes. The crew of the man-of-war
were put on shore at Burlington. I appointed three of my squadron
to convoy some colliers and others with lead from Tynemouth. The
Recovery has sprung a leak, and the Elizabeth has had a mast shot
away in an engagement with three Hollanders. I want a bowsprit, sails, and stores of all kinds, and the whole squadron wants
revictualling. The Star frigate will not be able to stay out as she
leaks; Capt. Ball has gone to London, to report the loss of the
Antelope. [1 page.] |
| Oct. 19. |
19. Order in Parliament that the reports from the Council of State
made by Mr. Challoner, on Hen. Robinson's title to the letter office
derived from Charles Lord Stanhope, by patent in 15 James; on Sir
David Watkins, Benjamin More, and Wm. Jessop's claims to the
foreign post office; on Walter Ward's petition; on Thos. Billingsley's
claim, and on the proposals for farming the inland and foreign office,
be recommitted to the Council of State, to consider and report how
the same may be managed, for the best service of the State, and ease
of the people. [¾ page.] |
| Oct. 19. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter from the Ordnance officers referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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2. 300l. to be paid from Council moneys to the Excise Commissioners,
London, for so much paid by their officer to Major Burton, to be
disposed by direction of Lieut.-Gen. Monk, for fortifications at
Yarmouth. |
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3. The report now made of Alderman Fowke's business recommitted,
for the better clearing of the objections made on the first report. |
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4. The Earl of Worcester to have the liberty of the Tower, and
liberty under custody to visit his son now sick. |
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5. The petitions of the merchants trading to Portugal, and of the
owners of the Morning Star, and the Three Brothers, referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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6. That committee to consider the method of procedure in the
treaty with the Portuguese Ambassador. |
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7. The petition of Richard Shute, merchant of London, and of
Judith Witheridge, referred to that committee. |
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8. The examinations and narrative of Major Bosevile to be read to
Council on Friday. |
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9. Mr. Hamden to be discharged from restraint, on security not to
act against the State. |
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10, 11. The petitions of Charlotte le Maire, a French woman,
and of Saml. Terrick and Luke Lucie, merchants of London, referred
to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 34, pp. 42–44.] |
| Oct. 19. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The clerk to enter all orders, commissions, petitions, letters, and
writings, laid before the commissioners, in a book, and keep a journal
of the commissioners' proceedings. |
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2. Also to present a statement of fact about the election of the
deputies sent to Edinburgh and London, as it lies before this committee. |
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3. Mr. Scobell presents Col. Fenwick's letter to the Speaker, concerning the deputies sent to London and Westminster, with a list of
the latter. |
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4. Mr. Downing to inform the deputies of some things wherein
this committee desires further satisfaction, that they may be prepared to give it the next meeting. |
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5. Also to request them to meet the committee to-morrow at 3 p.m.
[I. 138, pp. 6, 7.] |
Oct. 19.
Excise Office, London. |
20. Thomas Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee.
Having, with your approbation, let to farm the excise of cos.
Monmouth and Radnor to Capt. Jno. Crowe, at a considerable
advance, we have received certain articles from him against Thos.
Belchier, justice of the peace, and one of the bailiffs of Monmouth,
John Lucas, of the same town, ale seller, and Howell Jones, commonly
called Lieut.-Col. Jones, of Rayther-Guise, co. Radnor, that they
have so far obstructed Capt. Crowe's proceedings, that the collection
of the excise in those counties is not only at a stand, but the
inhabitants are fomented to future tumults and riots, unless some
speedy and exemplary course be taken therein. Let these persons
be either ordered to appear before you, or committed to the Serjeantat-arms, and send a letter to the Lord General, to require the commander of the garrison at Chepstow to afford Capt. Crowe and his
officers such assistance of soldiers as may enable him the better to
carry on the work of those parts. With note 20 Oct. that they are
to be summoned to appear six weeks hence. [1 page.] Annexing, |
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20. i. Articles exhibited by John Crow, Sub-commissioner of Excise for cos. Monmouth, Radnor, and Brecon, South Wales,
against Thomas Belchier, justice of the peace and bailiff,
and John Lucas, ale seller, both of Monmouth. On 1 inst.
complainant issued a distress warrant for 5l. upon the
goods of Lucas, for nonpayment of a fine imposed according to the ordinances of Parliament for the Excise, which
warrant was directed to Thos. Higginson and Rich. Ward;
they took Edw. Rawson to assist them, and distrained five
pewter dishes, value 13s. 4d., which they brought away,
after a violent opposition by Lucas. In the evening,
Lucas, with a serjeant-at-mace belonging to the Mayor of
Monmouth, and four other men armed with pikes and
other weapons, came to the Excise Office, and arrested
Higginson and Rawson on a writ of trespass for 100l.,
and took them before Belchier, who committed them to the
common prison at Monmouth, which is a most loathsome
dungeon, although they tendered security to answer the
action, and he was entreated to accept it, both by the Mayor
and others; nor would he permit them to stay until they
had their cloaks and other accommodations necessary in
so sad a place. The next day, upon the entreaty of several
well-affected persons, he accepted their bail, and they were
released; but as soon as that was done, he permitted Lucas
to swear the peace against them, whereupon they were
recommitted, until they procured and put in sureties,
which with much difficulty they obtained. Belchier has
often publicly exhorted the people and the inhabitants, both
at Monmouth and Abergavenny, not to pay the excise
duty, and that they were fools if they did so, and the whole
business has been thereby obstructed. Attested by Thos.
Higginson.—Oct. 12, 1652. [2 pages.] |
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20. ii. Articles by John Crow against Lieut.-Col. Howell Jones
and others. The inhabitants of the hundred of Rayther
Guise, co. Radnor, having been summoned on 16 Sept. to
pay their excise, Jones came to the town with a company
of armed men, and not only forbad the people of the whole
hundred to pay excise, but said they were rogues that
granted any commission to raise excise in his country.
The constable, being then present by virtue of his office,
was knocked down, his wife cut over the head, and his
daughter's leg cut almost off, and the bailiff was also
knocked down and sorely hurt, and the Excise officers forced
to fly for their lives. |
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On 23 Sept., the six Excise officers came to Knighton to
collect the excise, but they were assaulted by 3 constables,
Rich. Giles, Edw. Bowen, and John Prosser, who having
first disarmed them, bade the people fall upon them, and
thereupon the whole town rose against them with clubs,
bills, weapons, and stones, and threatened they should be
served as Lieut.-Col. Jones served them at Rayther, and
that though they brought 100 men with them to collect the
excise, they should be all beat. The said officers, being in
danger of their lives, were forced to fly, and leave their
arms behind, two of them being lamed in the tumult, and
one of them, Thomas Beddowes, had a mare worth 7l. taken
from him, the multitude crying out and swearing they
should not go either with horse, arms, or lives, so that the
officers had to desert the prosecution. Attested by Joseph
Harnedge.—Oct. 12, 1652. [1½ pages.] |
| Oct. 20. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Bond appointed to the chair. |
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2. To request Council to authorise this committee to promise
security from confiscation on the Navigation Act, or from other restraint, to merchants undertaking to bring in Eastland commodities for supply of the State; also to assure them that Council
will in time make good their undertaking, and order their full
indemnity. |
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3. Two Navy Commissioners to attend this committee to-morrow.
[I. 131, pp. 43, 44.] |
| Oct. 20. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write to Gen. Blake to recommend the condition of the
English merchants trading into France, as laid down in their petition,
and to desire him to furnish them with a convoy. |
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2. No persons to be chosen officers in any frigate now building
till it be launched; this order to be sent to the Admiralty Committee. |
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3. The letter from the commissioners in Ireland, dated Kilkenny,
19 Sept., referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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4. Col. Freeman's case to be considered to-morrow. |
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5. To write to the Commissioners for Prize Goods, to forbear sale
of the ship of wheat taken by Capt. Ball, and brought into Hull, till
further order; and to give order for bringing her into the Thames. |
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6. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider what use may be
made of her for the service of Ireland, and to report. |
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7. To write to Gen. Blake the intelligence this night received of
the ships coming out of the Low Countries into the Channel. |
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8. Order,—on the desire of the Danish Ambassadors for release of
the Danish ships stayed in the Thames by order of Parliament, and
that Council will not credit the report of the detention of English
ships in the Sound by the King of Denmark,—that the commissioners appointed confer with them to-morrow, and declare that the
cause of stay of the Danish ships is the detention of the English
ships at Copenhagen, and to demand what security will be given to
Parliament for the safe return home of the said ships. |
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9. The papers between Council and the Danish Ambassadors, with
the foregoing resolution, to be presented to Parliament by the Lord
President. Also the information of William Cripps, of Hull, lately
come from Copenhagen. |
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10. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider how the fleet
appointed for the winter guard may be employed. |
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11. Also what is fit to be done in reference to Sweden. |
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12. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to acquaint Parliament with
the effect of the conference had yesterday between the commissioners
of Council and the Danish Ambassadors; also with the paper to
Council from the said Ambassadors, and Capt. Ball's journal of proceedings in his voyage to the Sound. |
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13. The letter from the commissioners in Ireland of 29 Sept.
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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14. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to promise to merchants
undertaking to bring in Eastland commodities present security from
confiscation on the Navigation Act, and to assure them that in due
time, Council will move Parliament to make good the said undertaking, and give full indemnity of all persons necessary. [I. 34,
pp. 45–51.] |
| Oct. 20. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The deputies at the door called in, and acquainted with several
particulars concerning the deputies that appeared at Edinburgh, and
the commission of the present deputies, wherein this committee
desires satisfaction. |
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2. Sir Alex. Gibson delivered a paper answering the same, on
consideration whereof, and on further conference, the committee imparted more scruples. |
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3. The commission of the present deputies not being signed by the
residue of the deputies and shires named therein, order that they
present a transcript of the proceedings at Edinburgh, on the day
they were chosen, to satisfy the committee who were the electors. |
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4. The deputies dismissed from further attendance. |
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5. Mr. Say to tender to Parliament to-morrow the draft of a Bill
for continuing the judicatories in Scotland, which would determine
on 1 Nov. |
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6. The facts stated in the conference, about the election of the
deputies and the other matters in debate, to be drawn up and sent
to the deputies, that being agreed to, it may be reported to Parliament. |
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7. When the clerk has drawn up the statement, Major Salwey is
to peruse it, to see whether it agrees with the sense of this committee. [I. 138, pp. 7, 8.] |
Oct. 20.
London. |
21. Jas. Allestrye to Viscount Conway, Petworth. I have been
at Oxford for the last fortnight. I have received the cuts and books,
but the carrier would not pay the 45s., pretending he had not received any of you. As for the "Platina delle vite de' Pontefici,"
you know very well the old edition can never honestly be sold, since
there are so many additions to the new one, neither is there anything
in it that should provoke gentlemen to buy it, but the lives of these
late Popes, which not being in yours, it will be altogether unfit for
my sale. Your Lubini Antiquarius is imperfect, as you know, and
if I knew of whom it was bought, I would endeavour to get them
make it perfect, or change it for some other book, but I have taken
notice what leaves it wants, and in my next letters to Lyons, will
desire my correspondents there to send them amongst the books to
me, unless you can appoint any other course. |
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There are two maps of the city of Venice, one in 6 large imperial
sheets, by Albert Durer, which will cost 12s., and the other in 5
smaller sheets, 8s. The 5th tome of Atlas I expect by the next ship
from Ostend. |
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The arrest is not only taken off our books, but they are all shipped
again, and will come with the first convoy. |
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A French gentleman from Paris has just shown me a letter stating
that the chiefest of the King's party in Paris, taking advantage at
some discontent between the Duke of Orleans and the Prince of
Condé, worked so with the Parisians,—wearied with war and want
of trade,—that a great multitude of them ran to the town house,
and compelled the magistrates to send 40 of the colonels of the city
of Paris, and other persons of quality, to the King at Mant, to beseech
him to come to Paris, and they would immediately set open the
gates to him, to which he replied, he would when the Duke of
Orleans and the Prince of Condé were not there. They rejoined that
they would drive them out if they would not go, but the Prince,
seeing how affairs were likely to go, posted away to the Duke of
Lorraine and the Archduke, where he now is. The King then sent
one of his ordinary guard to the Duke of Orleans, commanding him
to go, or else he would come and lie in his house that night; to
which the Duke replied he was His Majesty's good subject, and
willing to sign anything he commanded; but the King rejoined it
was now too late, and commanded him forthwith to depart the city,
whereupon he went to Nemours, and the next day the King came
most triumphantly, and with all the acclamations of the city, to
Paris, and is now in the Louvre. Presently after he commanded
the Parliament not to sit any more until they had order from him,
and 12 of the principal Parliament men, with the Duke of Beaufort,
are banished the court and city, and the King's army has marched
towards the Prince's, which is with the Archduke's and the Duke of
Lorraine's. The King meanwhile set forth a proclamation promising pardon to all that laid down their arms within three days,
with enjoyment of all their estates and places as before the war. |
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I have sent you Gatakeri Cinnus, which is 4s. 6d., and Ireland's
Husbandry, 1s. 6d.; Ammianus Marcellinus Valesii is not at present
to be procured. [1½ pages.] |
| Oct. 21. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The paper concerning the detention of English ships at Copenhagen, now sworn at Council, to be part of the report made to
Parliament. |
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2. The Navy Victuallers to make all speed in getting ready the
provisions already declared for, and to account to-morrow to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs of the present state of the victuals. |
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3. To write to Gen. Blake what Council are doing, and have done,
for supply of the ships, that they may be serviceable in the business of
which Council sent him intelligence on 20 October, and to recommend him to be vigilant in that affair, which is important to the
service. |
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4, 5. The petitions of Eleanor Warren, widow, and of Wm. Brooke,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report. |
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6. Order on the petition of Rebeccah Waters, that she be left to
prosecute her desire in the proper place. |
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7. The petition of the parishes of Enfield, Edmonton, &c., referred
to the Committee for Woods. |
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8. Council to meet to-morrow at 8 a.m., to perfect the report to
Parliament concerning the business of Denmark. |
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9. To write to Gen. Blake, to acquaint him of the intelligence
Council has of the intentions of the Dutch, and to desire him to put
the fleet in the best posture he can, for prevention thereof. |
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10. To write to Capt. Martin, commander of the State's ships at
the Land's End, to repair with them to General Blake; the like
to the commander of the convoy lately sent to the Sound, and also
to such ships as are at Harwich. |
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11. The books now in James's House to be removed thence to the
banquetting house, Whitehall, under care of Lord Commissioner
Whitelock, and to be there kept till the library be finished, and the
books placed there. |
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12. Cols. Stapley and Wauton and Mr. Masham added to the
Committee for viewing James's House. |
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13. The paper to the Portuguese Ambassador now read, approved,
and to be translated into Latin, and carried to him by Sir Oliver
Fleming. [I. 34, pp. 52–55.] |
| Oct. 21. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Navy Commissioners to give an account to-morrow to
this committee, of the condition of the winter guard, as to victuals
and other provisions, and an estimate of its charge. |
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4. Also to give an account to Council what proportions of pitch,
tar, and other Eastland commodities are in the navy stores, and an
estimate of what should be had, as a standing magazine for a year
beforehand. |
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5. The persons who have contracted with the Navy Commissioners
to furnish Eastland commodities, and not performed their contracts,
to attend this committee to-morrow. [I. 131, pp. 44, 45.] |
Oct. 21.
Leghorn. |
22. Charles Longland to Robert Blackborne, Secretary to the
Navy Committee. I perceive by yours of 13 Sept. that the State
and committee will consider the sufferings of their ships here, and
send relief; if it comes suddenly, it may regain both our nation's
credit and the damage sustained by this restraint. I am thankful
that Col. Thomson will see me righted in those gross affronts put
upon me by Capt. Appleton, which, without reparation and prevention, will make me weary in serving the public. |
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The Dutch have sent a fire-ship to Porto Longone, of which I advised Capt. Badiley. It is high time some succour came, as the delay
gives the Dutch an occasion for plotting mischief. Ten sail of Dutch,
whereof 2 are men-of-war, have just come in; these were part of
the fleet that Sir Geo. Ayscue would have fought with before Plymouth, amongst whom there were only 26 men-of-war, the rest being
merchantmen. The Dutch now number 40 sail at this place and
Longone, 25 of which are men-of-war. I will provide the wine,
oil, and anchovies you order for Col. Thomson. [1 page.] |
| Oct. 21. |
23. Miles Woodshaw to [Viscount Conway]. Dr. 'Collingdon will
send the receipt next week. I went to Sir Theo. Mayerne's gentleman for the things you wrote for, but they had been delivered to
Mr. Dodsworth. I have received the two pair of scissors for Jack,
and will keep them until his return from Warwickshire with Mr.
Conway, to whom I spoke about the 10l. I was to take of him, on
account of what is due to me, but he thinks most part will have to
be paid to Mr. Edlin for use money. |
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I have taken Lady Slingsby's house, and as I am much straightened
for money, I request that you will lend me two suits of hangings,
chairs, and stools, until I can get my money in. You can have two
upholsterers to appraise them, and if they receive any damage, I will
make it good. [1 page.] |
| Oct. 22. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Note to look out a petition and examinations taken in the
Admiralty Court in March last, concerning some loss sustained by
some of Lynn from the Dutch. |
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3. The Admiralty Committee to consider what may be done for
speedy fitting for sea the great ships lately brought to Portsmouth,
excepting the Sovereign, and to report with all speed. |
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4. The Committee for Prisoners to sit to consider the businesses
referred to them by Council. |
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5. The petition of M. St. Thomas referred to the Admiralty Committee, who, if they find the allegations true, are to order the discharge
of the ship named. |
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6. That of the Stationers' Company referred to the Committee for
Examinations, to report. |
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7. That of Saml. Busfield, merchant of London, to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs. |
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8. That of Garret Hillgerloe of Bremen, Hendrick Croes of Ham
burg, and Claus Moult of Wismar, to the Admiralty Committee, to
report. |
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9. To write to the Navy Commissioners to pay Capt. Ball the
salary due for the time he was in the service. |
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10. The Admiralty Committee to consider what extra pay he
should have, as Commander-in-Chief of the expedition to the Sound. |
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11. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, with the
annexed letter and examinations from the Committee for the Public
Revenue in Ulster, referred to the Committee for Examinations, to
endeavour the speedy finding of Capt. Fuller, and the others named,
to examine them, and to prosecute the discovery of the said combination and abuse. |
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12. The paper signed by Mr. Speaker to be translated into Latin,
and sent to the Danish Ambassador by Sir Oliver Fleming. |
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13. A copy of the report from the Admiralty Judges, concerning
the frigate St. Anne of St. Sebastian, to be sent to Dr. Walker, who
is to attend Council thereon on Monday. |
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14. Col. Pitscottie, prisoner in the Tower, to be bailed and permitted to go to Scotland, on security not to act prejudicially to the
State, and to appear on summons from the Commander-in-Chief
there. |
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15, 16. A public minister to be sent with instructions to the King
of Denmark, and Richd. Bradshaw, now resident at Hamburg, to go
in the quality of a resident. |
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17. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare his instructions,
and to consider what sum should be allowed him for expenses. |
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18. To acquaint Bradshaw with this resolution, and to desire him
to be in readiness for this service, when the despatch of Council shall
come to him. |
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20. Mr. Bence to give particulars of ammunition desired to be
carried in 10 ships named, going to Virginia. |
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21. The petition of Alex. Bence, concerning the Hopeful Adventure,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to speak with Mr.
Matthews of Virginia, now in town, concerning the business. [I. 34,
pp. 56–59.] |
| Oct. 22. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The order of Parliament leaving it to this committee to prepare
a bill for continuing the commissioners appointed to order and
manage affairs in Scotland, to be considered on Tuesday, and Mr.
Downing to inform the deputies. |
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2. The facts about the election of the deputies to be communicated
to them by Mr. Downing, that they may answer in writing the
defects therein named. |
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3. Mr. Say to move Parliament to give orders for issuing the
assessments in Scotland, the power already given expiring 1 Nov.
next. [I. 138, p. 9.] |
Oct. 22./Nov. 1.
The Leopard, Leghorn Road. |
24. Capt. Henry Appleton to the [Navy Committee]. Thanks for
remembering our poor seamen who are so needful of clothes; we
will distribute the money proportionably amongst our three ships,
and give Mr. Longland bills upon you for the clothes, &c. I will
advise with him as to what is best for the preservation of our
ships, for I see no probability that Capt. Badiley and I should join
our squadrons, until you send us a stronger fleet, the Dutch having
26 great ships and one fire-ship. Nine of these keep Capt. Badiley at
Porto Longone, seven and one fire-ship here, besides two careening in
the Mold, and the rest at sea. The Peregrine of 30 guns, commanded
by Capt. Jno. Wood, entered the service yesterday. The Lewis is at
Genoa, M[ary], E[lizabeth], and Harry Bonadventure at Naples, commanded by Capt. Robert Swanley. Mr. Longland and myself both
wrote them that they might be taken into your service, but they
have not returned any answer. Capt. Wadsworth has made his
escape from the Dutch aboard of me, and yesterday left for England;
he blames Capt. Reaves of the Elizabeth, and Capt. Cox of the
Warwick that he was not released, being so much oppressed by the
Dutch that he lost his frigate, and his men ran away with his boat.
The Dutch use the English they take in the Straits very basely, and
force them against their mind, as you will perceive by the enclosed
letter from a master mate of the Phœnix to his captain. [1½ pp.]
Prefixing, |
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24. i. Capt. H. Appleton to the [Navy Committee]. I have received
your commissions to take up merchant ships as men-ofwar, but they decline to serve without orders from their
owners, or money from you to fit them out for sea, and
they do not know where to get men. The reported account
of the strength of the enemy is not correct, although it is
true there are 25 sail. There are good ships in the
Venetian service to be had, but we have not your orders,
without which they cannot be had, nor discharged from
St. Mark's service.—15/25th September. [½ page.] |
| Oct. 22. |
25. R. B[lackborne, secretary to the Navy Committee] to Charles
Longland. Yours of 27 Sept. has been communicated to the Council
of State, and though their sending relief may not be so quick as
expected, it will be with as much speed as their affairs here will
admit. We have lately had an unexpected injury done us by the
King of Denmark, who has seized on about 20 of our Eastland merchant ships in his port; 18 men-of-war were sent thither under Capt.
Ball to convoy them thence, but were forced to return without them.
On his way home however, he took a man-of-war of 15 guns, and 25
busses laden with herrings, which he has brought into Yarmouth. |
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The enclosed will give you an account of the order of Parliament
for the release of Capt. Cardi's ship, according to the desire of the
Great Duke. I long to hear of the regaining or destruction of the
Phœnix, as it cannot but be a very great eyesore to you and Capt.
Badiley, so long as she remains in the Mold. Respects to Capts.
Badiley and Appleton. [Draft, 1 page.] |
| Oct. 25. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Wm. Masham to be Lord President, in absence of Sir Wm.
Constable, sick. |
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2. The Committee for Examinations to examine the complaint of
some prisoners, of great fees exacted from them by persons who have
solicited their release, to send for such persons, and those who can
give testimony against them, and to report. |
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3, 5, 8. The petitions of Hendrick Croes of Hamburg, of Robert
Gale, merchant of London, of Claus Moult of Wismar, and Daniel
Rants of Stralsund in High Dutchland, referred to the Admiralty
Committee to report. |
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4. The draft of an Act for trial of certain rebels in Ireland to be
considered to-morrow. |
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6. The letter from the commissioners of Parliament in Ireland,
dated Kilkenny, 14 Oct., with the copy of a commission for a High
Court of Justice there, and the draft of an Act for trial of rebels
there, sent in from the Irish and Scotch Committee, referred to that
committee to report upon. |
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9. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Macleod and Major Alex. Macleod
referred to the Committee for Examinations, to report. |
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10. To write the Navy Commissioners to certify by Wednesday
the state of the winter fleet, with the several alterations, also of the
ships thereof appointed to the Straits, and their present stations, and
time of readiness for that service; and of the fittest place for their
rendezvous. |
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11. Council to consider on Wednesday the business of sending a
fleet to the Straits, and who shall be commander. |
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12. Mr. Challoner, Love, and Neville to be a committee to receive from Mr. Barrière, and bring to Council, the paper he has to
deliver. |
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13. The letter of Col. Bingham, dated Cornet Castle, 18 Oct., referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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14. To answer Elnathan Hannam, surgeon, petitioning for employment at Dover, in curing the sick and wounded, that there is
no present occasion for employing him. |
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15. The petition of the mariners of the ship's company lately
under Capt. Wyard in the service to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, to give just order therein. |
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16. The letter from the Navy Commissioners of 25 Oct. referred
to the Admiralty Committee. |
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17. The draft of the Act for importing wines from France to be
considered on Thursday. |
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18. The paper of M. Barrière delivered to Council referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to prepare an answer and
report. |
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19. Dr. Walker to come to Council on Wednesday. |
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20. The petition of Sam. Wilson and Thos. Ranham, merchants of
London, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to give order
therein as far as relates to the import of hemp, pitch, tar, and
cordage. |
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22. The Committee for Examinations to report what they have
done on the reference to them about the person that let Col. Massey
escape. |
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23. Order, on report from that committee of the narrative and
examination of Major Humphrey Boseville, that he be committed to
the Tower; the Lord President to report his narrative and examination to Parliament. |
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24. Lord Commissioner Lisle to present to Parliament Council's
opinion,—on their reference of the case of Alderman Fowke, and his
sufferings in 3 Car.,—that lands in Waltham Forest, co. Essex, worth
500l. a year, should be settled on him, and his heirs for ever,
according to his own propositions given in to Council. [I. 34,
pp. 60–66.] |
| Oct. 25. |
Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs, on the
petition of John Freeman, merchant of London, giving him the
security authorised by Council's order of 20 October, for importing
Eastland commodities, hemp, pitch, tar, masts, &c., useful for
shipping. [I. 131, pp. 46, 47.] |
| Oct. 26. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Wm. Masham to be * * * * * |
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2. The paper of the Danish Ambassadors delivered to Council
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report. |
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3. That from the Portuguese Ambassador also referred to that
committee, to consider the propositions to be made to him by the
commissioners appointed to meet with him, as preliminary to the
peace propounded by him, and to report. |
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4. The letter from the Duke of Vendôme to Parliament, referred
to Council by their order, referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs. |
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5. The orders of Parliament of this day,—referring to Council the
examination of the printing of scandalous pamphets,—referred to the
Committee of Examinations, with power to send for witnesses as to
the actors therein, whom, if they see cause, they are to secure till
they report the whole matter to Council, which they are to do with
speed. |
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6. To write Capt. Dakins to continue with the Peter, and the
ships appointed for the northern guard, in the station to which they
were appointed, and to be very careful to give convoy to the coal
ships between Newcastle and the Thames. |
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7–9. Mr. Marshall, chief marshal of the city, to deliver Mr. St.
Barr to the Serjeant-at-arms, and to give the charge against him in
writing to the Committee for Examinations, who are to examine
and bail him if they see cause; also to have power to send for and
examine Capt. Hall on the case. |
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10. In the matter of the charge against Col. Freeman by John
Morgan, contained in several articles, Council,—on debate and
question whether it had cognizance of the matter of those articles,—
passed it in the negative. |
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11, 12. The articles against Col. Freeman to be delivered to Mr.
Creed, and he discharged from further attendance on Council. |
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13. Col. Farrington to be bailed on security not under 200l. |
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14. To write to the Army Committee, inclosing the examinations
concerning Col. Farrington taken before Council, that they may consider what is just, and do it with speed; and that Council meanwhile
has bailed him to answer justice. [I. 34, pp. 66–70.] |
| Oct. 26. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. On the order of Parliament referring the business of this committee specially to Commissioner Whitelock and Chief Justice
St. John, order revoking that of the 14th for a chairman to be
chosen weekly, and desiring Whitelock to take the chair, which he
did. |
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2. Order that he and St. John have particular notice of the
adjournments of this committee. |
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3. The deputies who are at the door called in, to offer what they
have to say concerning an order of Parliament referring to this
committee an Act for continuing the commissions for judicatories in
Scotland. The Act being read to them, they tender a paper against
it, which the committee decline to receive; on which they withdraw,
carrying the paper with them. |
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4. Order to answer to the said paper, that the ground of this conference with the deputies is the order of Parliament referring the
aforesaid Act to this committee, which relates to them as single
persons, not as deputies, the judgment of Parliament not being had
as yet on their commission. |
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That therefore this committee cannot receive their paper, and are
unsatisfied with it, as not only prejudging the establishment of the
judicatories now in being, but the resolution of Parliament manifested by the twice reading of the Bill. |
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5. The deputies being called in, and this answer given them, are
asked if they have any amendments to offer in the Bill, and obtain
leave to withdraw and advise. |
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6. On their return, they decline to offer anything more, since Parliament and this committee look on them as private persons until
the validity of their commission is adjudged, and are dismissed. |
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7. Whitelock to report to Parliament the Act for continuing
several judicatories in Scotland for some longer time, with the
amendments made by this committee. |
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8. Also to acquaint Parliament with the expiration of the time
limited for issuing assessments in Scotland, and to request directions; all orders relating thereto to be delivered to him. [I. 138,
pp. 9–12.] |
Oct. 26.
Excise Office. |
26. Thomas Bulstrode and two others to the Excise Committee.
Thomas Rawsell, alias Russell, of Arundel, Sussex, has counterfeited
tickets for passing salt, signifying that either the Excise is paid, or
that the salt is employed on fishing, whereby the State has been
deceived of considerable sums. We desire a warrant to the Serjeantat-arms to take him into custody, and bring him before your committee. [½ page.] Enclosing, |
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26. i. Deposition of Robert Clarke that James Stoodly, of Weymouth, sold 60 quarters of salt to Thomas Rawsell as for
fishery. [½ page.] |
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26. ii. Deposition of Jno. Rowe, Sub-Commissioner of Excise for
co. Dorset, that tickets with his and Wm. Speering's signatures for 50 quarters of salt, are false. [½ page.] |
| Oct. 27. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition and papers of George Alkinton referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee, to examine if the facts be as alleged,
and if so, to consider out of what treasury the money is to be paid. |
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2. The Committee for Examinations to send for Gonghen Marshall,
servant to the Earl of Crawford, and James Foster, servant to Mr.
Mongolaw, prisoners in the Tower, examine them, and discharge
them if they see cause. |
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3. The petition of Col. Andrew Mylne in the Tower referred to
the Committee for Examinations, to examine him and report. |
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4. Robert Pilkington, prisoner with the Marshal-General, to be
discharged, on passing his engagement not to act prejudicially to the
State. |
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5. The petition of Capt. Richd. Haddock referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to inform themselves of his services, and to consider
what gratuity should be given him. |
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6. That of Wm. Hart referred to the Committee for Examinations,
to examine him and report. |
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7. To answer the petition of Alex. Greene, of Manchester, that
Council leaves it to him to proceed at law against Lord Paisley, for
recovering such debts as are owing him, notwithstanding any order
of Council. |
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8. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to appoint in what manner
the instructions and despatches to the Resident at Hamburg should
be sent him. |
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9. The paper to Council from the Spanish Ambassador referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to take care that the
business therein desired, now under reference to them, be speedily
dispatched, and reported to Council. |
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10. The paper from the Spanish Ambassador to Council, concerning Col. Geraldine, prisoner at Chester, referred to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs, to report. |
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11, 13. Also the petition of merchants trading to Spain, and the
paper from Mr. Applebohum. |
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12. 50l. to be paid from Council moneys, to such person as the
Committee of Articles shall appoint, in pursuance of an order of
Parliament for that purpose. |
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14. The Ordnance officers to treat forthwith with the powder
merchants, to repair the 500 barrels of unserviceable and decayed
powder now in the stores, at the most advantageous prices. |
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15. Council being informed, by report from the Admiralty Judges,
in the case of James de Preaux, lieutenant of the frigate St. Anne
of Sebastian, that she was taken from him by Capt. Mootham, during
the suspension of his letters of marque and reprisal, brought in,
appraised, and afterwards put to sea [sale ?] without adjudication, and
that sentence was given by the Admiralty Court for her restitution,
with tackle, furniture, and all that was in her, notwithstanding
which Mootham has not made restitution;—order that Dr. Walker
look after the security given by Capt. Mootham and partners, and see
that proceedings be had against them, agreeably to right and justice. |
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16. The petition of the officers and seamen of the Adventure, and
their complaints against Capt. Wyard, their commander, referred to
the Navy Commissioners, to examine into it, to write to the captain
if they think fit, and account to Council with all speed. [I. 34,
pp. 70–75.] |
| Oct. 27. |
Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs that Sir
Geo. Ayscue be desired to attend the committee on Friday next.
[I. 131, p. 49.] |
| Oct. 27. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The clerk to state against to-morrow the facts about the commissions of the deputies, noticing those that voiced at the election of the
21 deputies at Edinburgh, and who the 21 are, what deputies that
voted signed, or did not sign the commission, and wherein the directions of Parliament, in the declaration on the Union, have not been
complied with; what answers the deputies have given about shires
or burghs that sent no deputies, or whose deputies did not meet at
Edinburgh; also a brief of the declaration of Parliament as to the
directions about choice of deputies. |
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2. The committee to confer on these facts to-morrow at 8 a.m., and
meet the deputies at 9, Downing giving them notice. |
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3. The deputies having given in the names of the deputies of
shires present at the election of the 14 deputies, but not those of
boroughs, Downing is to desire them to send particulars of all the deputies, with their names, titles, and the places for which they were
chosen, and who were present at the election of the 21 deputies sent
to Parliament, with the names of the persons so elected, and particulars of their election. [I. 138, pp. 12, 13.] |
| Oct. 28. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth to contract for the
hemp and other necessaries brought into Portsmouth by a Hamburg
ship, and that no prejudice is to be done to the ship by reason of her
coming in so laden, although contrary to the Act for encouragement
of navigation. |
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2. To send to the Navy Commissioners to attend the Committee
for Foreign Affairs to-morrow by 7 a.m., on matters relating to the
fleet. |
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3. The two last letters from Gen. Blake to Council, with the lists
enclosed, and the letter from the Navy Commissioners of 27 Oct.,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to confer with
the Navy Commissioners thereon, and on how the fleet may be
speedily put into a posture of doing service. |
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4. The letter from Capt. Peacock referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs. |
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5. The House to be moved to consider the present state of naval
affairs, Council being of opinion that they deserve a speedy regulation. |
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6, 7. Some person to be forthwith sent to Sweden, as Resident from
the Commonwealth, and the Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare instructions for him. |
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9. The paper from the Portuguese Ambassador referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to hasten the preparation of
what was referred to them, in order to entering into a treaty with
him, and report. |
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10. The paper last sent to Council from Monsr. Applebohum referred to the said Committee. |
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11. To send to the Admiralty Judges for an account of what has
been done in that court, concerning the gold taken in two ships from
Guinea. |
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12. The warrants granted to Mr. Sass, Mews, Bonnell, Boeve, and
others, for importing goods out of the Netherlands by way of Ostend,
to be revoked, and this signified to the Commissioners of Customs. |
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13. The petition of Capt. Charles Hay and Major Jno. Hume,
referred to the Committee for Prisoners. [I. 35, pp. 1–3.] |
| Oct. 28. |
Committee of Parliament to confer with Deputies from
Scotland. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. A scheme of the shires and burghs of Scotland, and who assented
at Dalkeith, and who at Edinburgh, and who voted at the election
of deputies, with an abstract of the whole proceeding in the elections,
read. |
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2. Also a draft of the fact on the commission of the deputies,
who are called in, and it is read to them, and delivered to them
to advise among themselves, when they withdraw. |
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3. Order that this committee meet on Tuesday, to consider the
Bill for incorporating Scotland with England into one commonwealth. |
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4. The deputies requesting re-admission are called in, offer a clause
for insertion into the narrative of the fact, which is inserted, deliver
in a list of the burghs of Scotland, with the names of the deputies
that appeared at Edinburgh, agree to the narrative, with their
amendments, and are dismissed. |
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5. Lord Whitelock to report to Parliament the matter of fact upon
the deputies' commissions, with the amendments. |
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6. Matter of fact. There are in Scotland, 30 shires, and 1 stewarty.
Of these 28 assented to the Union at Dalkeith, which was accepted
by the commissioners there. Of the 28 shires, 20 only sent deputies
to Edinburgh, who subscribed to the Union. Of those 20, the deputies
of 18 shires, and one only of the 19th, Forfarshire, voiced at the
election of the 21 deputies sent to Parliament, so that nine shires
less assented at Edinburgh than at Dalkeith. Of these 19, only 15
signed the commissions of the deputies, viz., such of the deputies
of 14 shires as were not chosen to be of the 21, 10 of them being so
chosen, so that one deputy of 5 shires is wanting, and 14 shires only
joined in the commission, being 14 less than assented at Dalkeith. |
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7. To this the deputies reply: That four of the said shires are
represented, one deputy from each being here, and their colleagues
having signed, and the 5th, Sutherlandshire, was represented by one
deputy fully empowered, who subscribed the tender, and voted at the
election, so that 19 shires elected the deputies, beside those of
Orkney, who came a day too late, and Inverness, Perth, and Banff
who elected deputies, of which one was present, but debarred from
acting because the commission was for two. Aberdeen elected
deputies who did not come, but divers heritors of the shire petitioned for the Union, so that 24 shires assented, and by declaration
of Parliament, warrant was given to the deputies present, by vote of
the majority, to elect 14 deputies to represent the shires. |
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8. They excuse the absence of the deputies at Edinburgh, because
those of Orkney and Shetland were detained by storms. Lord
Bannamoon, a deputy of Forfarshire, was bed-fast through sickness,
the Earl of Annandale from Perthshire, and one of the deputies of
Inverness were also sick, Viscount Frendraught from Bamff was too
much engaged to come. Elgin and Nearne, being mean and far remote, were excused sending more than one deputy. They know not
the cause of absence of the other deputies. |
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9. Statement [on the part of the committee] that there are 58
chief burghs in Scotland, of which 44 assented to the Union at
Dalkeith, but only 37 at Edinburgh; that of these only 34 voted;
that only deputies of 25 burghs signed the commission of the 21
deputies, 6 of them being chosen of the number. |
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10. The deputies reply: That one deputy was absent from sickness;
that those of several places named were absent from engagements in
herring fisheries; some were excused from the poverty of the burghs;
the absence of some they cannot explain. |
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11. Analysis of the above statements relating to the said shires
and burghs. |
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12. Table of the 30 shires, showing which assented to the Union
at Edinburgh and at Dalkeith, which voted and signed the commission, &c., giving the names of the electing deputies, and of the
deputies sent. |
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13. Similar table of the 58 burghs of Scotland. [I. 138, pp.
13–25.] |
| Oct. 29. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write Capt. Johnson, commander of the Convert, to take
care to stay with the provision ships in the Downs for the others
which were appointed to be of the convoy of those vessels to the
fleet, and if the wind continues easterly, to sail with them, and
convoy them to Stokes Bay. |
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2. Mr. Thurloe to prepare a letter to the Resident of Hamburg,
giving him notice that he may expect a messenger from the Council
of State, in relation to his journey to Denmark. |
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3. To write Jno. Hildesly to certify what timber has been felled
by Col. Joyce or any others, out of what forest, and for what
purpose. |
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4. To write the wardens of the several forests of this nation, not
to suffer any timber to be felled, upon any pretence whatever,
without special order from Parliament or Council. |
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5, 6. Jno. Mordant to be committed to the Tower, for sending a challenge to Brian Cockayne, and Brian Cockayne for accepting it. |
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8. The petition of Lady Marie Cockayne, and the information by
Geo. Hill, to be reported to the House by Mr. Martin, that they may
be made acquainted with the challenge sent to Cockayne from Jno.
Mordant. |
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9. Hen. Tyrrell to be set at liberty, on bond in 500l., with two
sureties in 300l. each, to be of good behaviour, not to give any provocation or affront to Lord Montague, and to appear before Council
at the end of 3 months. |
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10. The Navy Commissioners and Navy Victuallers to attend
Council to-morrow by 9 a.m., and copies of Mr. Willoughby's letter
from Portsmouth to be sent to both. |
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11. The latter part of Capt. Hatsell's letter from Plymouth to be
sent to General Blake. |
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12, 14, 15, 22. The petitions of Bryan Fletcher, of Penelope Thomson, widow, of Syvert Goodman and Paul Paulson Bauman, and of
Temperance Newcome, widow, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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13. That of Capt. Robt. Johnson to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs. |
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16, 19, 23. The petitions of Isaac le Gay, merchant, of Jaques la
Governer, and of Rob. Hammon, merchant of London, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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17. The petition and propositions of Thos. Paschall referred to the
Mint Committee; Mr. Corbett, Burrell, and Dixwell added to that
committee, and Corbett to take care of this business. |
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18. The petition of Hans Jansen, of Dantzic, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with him as to buying the
commodities on board his ship, and contract with him if he will sell
them, and acquaint him with the resolutions of Council concerning
his ship. |
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20. The petition of John Pell referred to the Lord General, Chancellor of Oxford, and Lord Chief Justice St. John, Chancellor of
Cambridge, and to consider what may be done for the petitioner to
encourage him to reside in England. |
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24. The quarter's wages due to Hen. Shadwell, as door-keeper to
the Committee of Parliament for Whitehall, at 12l. a year, to be paid
out of the exigent money of Council. [I. 35, pp. 4–6.] |
| Oct. 29. |
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Geo. Ayscue to attend this committee on Wednesday
next. |
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2. Capt. Compton to carry Council's despatch to Rich. Bradshaw
at Hamburg, in relation to his employment at Hamburg. [I. 131,
p. 49.] |
Oct. 29/Nov. 8.
The Leopard, Leghorn Mould. |
27. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Commissioners of Customs. As I have
taken up of Charles Longland 4,000 dollars at 5s. 3d. each, amounting
to 1,050l., for furnishing the Leopard, Bonadventure, and Constant
Warwick with provisions, and given him three bills payable to
Geo. Smith, I desire you to cause the same to paid when due.
[½ page.] |
| Oct. 30. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To answer to the petition of many of the merchants of Great
Yarmouth, co. Norfolk, that Council intends to send a sufficient
fleet to the Straits, with all convenient speed. |
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2. The Navy Commissioners and the Commissioners of Trinity
House to consider how the collier ships may be made useful for the
service, and what directions may be given therein, as also what has
been done in this matter in former times, and to certify on Friday. |
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3. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to make their report to
Council on Wednesday next, as to sending a Resident to Sweden. |
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4–6. Mr. Love added to the committee to treat with the Portuguese
Ambassador, which is to give him a meeting on Tuesday, at 4 p.m.;
Fleming to give him notice and attend him, and notice to be given
to the committee to meet him. |
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7. The St. Olavus and the Sta. Maria, Danish ships, to be released
to the use of the Danish Ambassador, provided they be cleared of
all merchant goods, and a warrant to be issued to the Customs'
officers accordingly. |
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8. The petition of Robt. Robinson referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider of his fitness to command the vessel he desires. |
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9. The Morning Star, a Dutch prize lately taken by Capt. Peacock,
to be named the Plover. |
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10. The petition of Jno. Picknell, mariner, setting forth his losses
by the Portuguese, to be considered with like cases. |
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11. Note to look out General Blake's commission. |
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12. Mr. Masham added to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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13. Order that the ships in and near the ports named in a list
now read be fully victualled, and otherwise completely fitted to sea
with all expedition, for part of the winter's guard, and as they are
ready, be sent to Gen. Blake without loss of time. Also that the
captains be ordered to attend their several charges, to correspond
with the Navy Commissioners and Victuallers for supplying them
with what they want, and to give an account to Council of their
present condition, and in what time they will be ready. |
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14. The rest of the ships not contained in the said list, and now
abroad, as well the State's ships as merchantmen with whom there
is no certain contract made, but have been victualled by the State,
whether they be or be not of the winter guard, to be victualled by
the hoys now in the Downs and Dover, and otherwise, that they
may be continued abroad till other ships can be sent to sea in their
stead. |
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15. That as any of the ships appointed for the winter guard now
in port, and ordered to be fitted to sea, be sent forth, General Blake
is to send in such other of the ships appointed for the winter guard,
now remaining abroad, as he shall judge most for the service, which
ships being sent in, are to be fitted forth again with all expedition,
with provisions for the whole winter. |
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16. For supplying with victuals the ships appointed to be kept
out until those of the winter guard can be ready, as also the prizes
ordered forth for the winter guard, in lieu of some of the merchant
ships, the proportion of 4,000 men's victuals for six months, from
1 Nov. next, is hereby declared for, and the victuallers are to provide
the same in such ports as the Navy Commissioners shall appoint. |
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17. These orders to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, who are
to take care that they be speedily and effectually executed; to which
purpose they are to correspond with Gen. Blake, the Navy Victuallers,
and the several captains, and to understand from them the state of
the ships, and so demean themselves that no time may be lost, the
good and safety of this commonwealth being so much concerned. |
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18. Lieut.-Col. Macleod and Major Macleod to be released as others,
upon the same condition, and the Committee for Examinations to
take their bail accordingly. [I. 35, pp. 7–10.] |
Oct. 30.
Portsmouth. |
28. Capt. Fras. Willoughby to the Navy Commissioners. The
Portsmouth frigate has come to the rest of the ships at Portsmouth.
Let the Council of State know how clamorous the seamen are for
their money, and that they will not go to sea unless they are paid.
Send down the stores formerly ordered. A ship of [Hamburg]
with deals has just come in, which will recruit the stores here. We
are putting the great ships into ordinary, but as they ride so far from
the town, it will be well to increase their men. The ships cannot go
to sea for want of victuals, and the delay discourages commanders
and men. I am beside myself with worry; send me a list of the hired
ships. With note to Capt. Peacock to buy the provisions for the
ships at Ipswich, as it is impossible to send supplies from London in
time. [2¼ pages, damaged.] |
