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1653. |
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Vol. 56. |
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July 1 |
Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
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Cannot procure an able person to take care of the provisions on board the Sun, and the Hector is
in the same condition, no boatswain appearing. Has brought in the Amity, and the Ruby will
follow. |
1 |
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Capt. Wm. Coppen, Adam and Eve, Gravesend. |
" |
Is detained for want of men and there are none to press. Desires the surgeon and carpenter may
be hastened down, and when he has procured sufficient men, will sail with all speed. |
2 |
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Jo. Brewster, Dolphin at sea. |
" |
Sends the muster books. Did not lose any men in the engagement on 2 and 3 June, nor had any
sufficiently wounded to send them on shore, but since then has had 26 ill with the scurvy. |
3 |
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John Falkener, Ordnance Office. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Will see that Caple, the hoyman now in custody, attends the Admiralty Committee on Saturday
morning. Has written Capt. Hatsell to supply the Greyhound at Plymouth with stores. |
4 |
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Hen. Downeing, Bartho. Caple, Jno. Freeman, and Ben. Symonds, hoymen. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for an order for payment of 110l. due to them for carrying gunners' stores to Yarmouth
for the fleet, which was performed at great risk, one of their company having lost his life. |
5 |
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" 2 |
John Arthur, Weymouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends his account of the press, as also receipts of the masters of the scout vessels for 37l. Has
drawn a bill for the amount on the Commissioners for Dutch Prizes. Hopes they will consider
his labour about the press and the wounded men, and in making and returning a book to the
Council of State of all the seamen's names. |
6 |
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Barth. Kither, Chatham. |
" |
Desires the usual allowance for Edw. Ridgway, appointed his surgeon in the Half Moon prize,
to fit out his chest. |
7 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
As the Marigold is resolved to be dispatched from Queenborough, desires that no money may be
sent down until it is arranged where to pay her. It will be prejudicial to turn over her men to
another ship, when she will be so soon fitted. |
8 |
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John Buller, pilot, Faversham. |
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Certificate that Hen. Symball, messenger to the Council of State, impressed the Seaflower of
Feversham on 21 June to carry him with letters to the Generals of the fleet on the Flemish
coast, but went from place to place to seek them, and did not find them till the 28th. |
9 |
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" 3 |
Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, The Spurn. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying on the coast, and met several ships, as also the Generals with their fleet bound
for Sole Bay; they have left a squadron on the coast of Holland. |
10 |
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" 4 |
Capt. Wm. Partridge, Wildman, Downs. |
Navy Comrs
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Desires the powder and gunners' stores may be hastened from the Tower; when the 7 men arrive
from Dover, will put to sea. |
11 |
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Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
" |
It seems strange that the Foresight at Woolwich, having a captain, master pilot in ordinary, and
master's mate, should stay for an extra pilot to carry her to Tilbury Hope. Is going to Woolwich to survey the Elias prize and hasten her away. The Pearl will sail to-day. There is a
small attendance of seamen. |
12 |
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July 4 |
John Morris, Gravesend. |
Navy Comrs
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The Mary prize has come up from Chatham to the Hope, but wants a steward. She was without provisions; has given a warrant to the clerk of the check for sufficient for 54 men. Asks
whether to do the like, with other ships in like condition; the Yarmouth pink is ordered out;
4 or 5 seamen have requested to be conveyed to the fleet by the ships with ammunition,
but the masters will not take them. |
13 |
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John Bamford, Unicorn, Sole Bay. |
" |
Sends muster book of the Unicorn, being employed by the admirals and Capt. Strong as clerk of
the check, the place being void. |
14 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Ask whether the contracts for the Mary ketch and Chase to carry provisions to the fleet are to
be renewed, as they have both expired and the ships come in. |
15 |
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Desire order to the Navy Treasurer to pay the bill given to Jacob Jacobson for two parcels of
hemp bought of him. |
16 |
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J. S[mith], Woolwich. |
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Particulars of 14 ships named at Woolwich and Deptford |
17 |
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Wm. Cullen and Jno. Golder [Dover]. |
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Certificate that Jacob Rickard of North Yarmouth, mariner, lost his right arm in the engagement
with the Dutch, in the Foresight; that he has a wife and two children and a mother and
sister blind, and being now disabled, he and they must perish unless speedily relieved. |
18 |
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Charles White |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for the place of boatswain in the Sun prize, having served the State of 7 years. With
certificate by Capt. Wm. Kendall in his favour. |
19, 20 |
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Wm. Greenwood, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Capt. Clarke has been in, and sailed again towards the fleet, which is now coming towards the
Roads intending for Sole Bay to provide necessaries. They have left 20 or 30 frigates on the
Holland coast, to observe the enemy's motions. |
21 |
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Ordnance officers |
Navy Comrs
|
As the officers at Chatham refuse to supply any more ships with junk, and as there is none in
the stores, they will be unfurnished, unless order is given to proceed as formerly. |
22 |
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Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Sole Bay. |
" |
Desires if the money allowed for the sick and wounded has been paid to Mr. Odway, formerly his
clerk of the check, that it may be converted into necessaries to be sent to the ship. |
23 |
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William Waller, Cignet, King's Road. |
" |
Asks an order to Commissioner Powell at Bristol to recruit his chest as surgeon of the Cignet,
the crew being very sickly, and ordered for the Irish coast. |
24 |
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St. J. Steventon |
— |
Certifies that 12 men, 11 volunteers and 1 pressed man, were entered on board the State's ships
between 23 June and 4 July. |
25 |
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" 5 |
Jas. Rosier, clerk of the check, Merchant Adventurer, Sole Bay. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends up two muster books. Begs to resign on account of sickness, the steward's absence, and
want of opportunity. |
26 |
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Henry Hopkins of Limehouse, shipwright. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for the place of master carpenter in the new frigate building at Limehouse, having served
in the Ann and Joyce and been in the two last engagements. With certificate of recommendation from Christ. Pett and 6 others. |
27 |
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July 5 |
Thos. Smith, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
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Has been to Woolwich and encloses a list of the ships he has sent out. As the tar was wasting
in the yard by the heat of the sun, has hired a room for it of Capt. Hosier for 10s. a week
and taken it for a year. It is by the water side and is 60 feet by 20. The nonpayment of
the tickets to seamen who have ventured their lives in the service has caused much discontent;
gave them to understand who was the cause of it. Thinks it is carnal policy. The Pearl will
sail to night. |
28 |
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Capt. Joshua Wilson, Victory. |
" |
Sends two muster books, being the 4th since sailing from Queenborough |
29 |
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Capt. Philip Gethings, Mathias, Chatham. |
" |
Asks a warrant for his surgeon, that he may get his chest provided, also the sending down of
what seamen can be procured, as he is hastening the fitting out, and will soon be ready to
sail. |
30 |
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Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
The Marigold will sail to-morrow for the Hope, where she ought to be paid. The Gillyflower
and Westergun are ready; the victuals ought to be sent down, as the rest of the ships will
not be long behind. Has ordered the provisions to be sent to the fleet going to Southwold
Bay. Sends a letter from Capt. Kendall, complaining of the want of petty warrant victuals.
The soldiers who went to London with the prisoners demand an allowance. |
31 |
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" " |
Adm. Com. |
Is starting to the fleet at Southwold Bay according to orders received, and will do his best to
advance so great a service. Particulars of ships. Encloses account of cordage and anchors
sent to the fleet. |
32, 33 |
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Capt. Pett. |
To enter Abraham Luffkin steward of the Gillyflower |
34 |
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" 6 |
Capt. Rich. Suffell, Duchess, Lee Road. |
— |
Certificate that Geo. Browne is his surgeon, and request that he may have money to recruit his
medicine chest. |
35 |
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" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Desire an order to the master shipwright to fit out the Stork prize to carry ballast and guns to
ships, as she is too old and shattered for any other service. |
36 |
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Capt. Philip Gethings, Mathias. |
Major Salwey. |
Mr. Pearse, appointed master of the Mathias, has arrived from Deal, and desires his warrant, as
the ship is ready to sail. Has had trouble to keep his men together. Commissioner Pett has
gone to the Generals at Sole Bay. |
37 |
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John Wyles, clerk of the check, Mermaid, Harwich. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Sends 2 muster books and desires one may be sent to the Treasury Office. Will in future send
one monthly. |
38 |
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Wm. Beale and Thos. Alderne, Victualling Office. |
Adm. Com. |
Fear there will be some confusion in the distribution of the victuals amongst the fleet, unless an
able person is immediately appointed in the place of Mr. Blundell, the general purser, lately
deceased. Have 5 pursers on the place; propose either John Petty and Wm. Addis to
succeed him. If the provisions required by Capt. Limbrey are for the fleet, they have already
been ordered to be supplied from Ipswich and those parts, and to be sent to Sole Bay. Particulars of 300 tons sent by victualling ships named. |
39 |
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July 6 |
Wm. Acworth and Wm. Sheldon, Woolwich. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Certificate of 13 anchors remaining in the stores formerly belonging to the Swiftsure, &c. |
40 |
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" " |
Edw. Bulstrode, Stokes Bay. |
" |
Sends two muster books. The ship has only been allowed 160 men, but Capt. Blake says she
can carry 180. Has been compelled to set some new masts, as she was much damaged in the
engagement last June. Had 24 yards of canvas from the James. Took 3 prizes off the Fly on
the 23rd ult. Had 4 brass guns from the Duchess, and gave two iron ones in return. |
41 |
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" 7 |
Wm. Gurner, Robt. Bullock, and Chas. Stamford, Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
— |
Certificate that the Master and wardens have appointed Thos. Harding, Daniel Sneaton,
Thomas Hastler, and Isaac Smythyes, surgeons to the fleet. |
42 |
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" " |
Capt. Wm. Wildeys, Ratcliff. |
Adm. Com. |
The Newcastle frigate is appointed to convoy the ships with ammunition in the Hope to the fleet,
but she has been detained for want of a wind. Will go to Gravesend and despatch the Pelican
and Mary prize; the Pearl has fallen down to Blackwall. |
43 |
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" " Gravesend. |
" |
Has been on board the Pelican, which cannot sail as she wants provisions and men, but will take
some men out of the Anne and Pearcey. The King David is in the Hope with the vessels
laden with powder and shot, and others bound for the fleet; will send them to Sole Bay
under convoy of the Newcastle. The want of water casks and getting the men on board, is a
great hindrance. There are no soldiers on board any of the ships. |
44 |
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Navy Comrs
|
To the same effect. The 10 ton of junk from Deptford has been shipped for the fleet |
45 |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
The Worcester has arrived, and they are setting her masts, but she wants victuals and men. The
Gillyflower and Marygold have sailed, and although pretty full of men, want victuals. Particulars of ships. |
46 |
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" " |
Navy Comrs. |
" |
Send a list of additional officers required in the office for carrying on the affairs of the navy, the
business being now 10 times more than in former times; with the salary to be paid to each,
without fees or other gratuities. |
47 |
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" |
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Have conferred with the victuallers about an expeditious supply of beer for the fleet; they hope
the defects will not prove so great as the complaints. The many ships to be despatched hinders
them from effecting what they desire, and what may be thought necessary for the fleet. |
48 |
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" 8 |
John Morris, Gravesend. |
Navy Comrs
|
Asks whether to provide necessaries for sick men sent on shore; want of clothes has caused the
distemper of many, as they were pressed and sent on board without any; there are upwards
of 40 of them in several places, and many more daily expected. |
49 |
|
" " |
Thomas Wright, Heartsease, Lee Road. |
" |
Asks orders, having come with the Crescent, 7 Brothers, and Duchess, with several prizes by
order from the Generals of the fleet. |
50 |
|
July 8 |
Rich. Stayner and And. Price, Foresight. |
Master of St. Thomas' Hospital, Southwark. |
Certify that Hugh Worts, a seaman on board, has been very ill since the last engagement, and not
being able to proceed in this expedition, request that care may be taken for his recovery. |
51 |
|
" " |
Nath. Cobham, Newcastle, Hope. |
Navy Comrs
|
Asks money to pay his men, they being mostly pressed, and having much due to them. Is again
ordered to sea, and there is much discontent amongst them, and some refuse to sail without
payment. |
52 |
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Thos. Tanton, Woodbridge. |
" |
Sends particulars of the progress made in the two frigates building there |
53 |
|
" " |
Wm. Ford, James, Sole Bay. |
" |
Sends the muster books which have been delayed by his being continually at sea |
54 |
|
" " |
Giles Reason and Lowrie his wife. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for an order to Captain Robert Blake of the Hampshire to release him from his duties as
cook's mate, having an estate left to him in Pembrokeshire in right of his wife, for recovery of
which in law his attendance is absolutely necessary. Certified by his counsel, Rob. Kelson. |
55 |
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" 9 |
Simon Orton and 3 others. |
— |
Certify that Robert Woods is an able gunner, he having served as gunner's mate in the Phœnix,
and as quartermaster in the Charity, where he was wounded. |
56 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jeremiah Barker, Elizabeth. |
Robt. Blackborne and the Adm. Com. |
Sends journal of his proceedings journeying from Woolwich to the Texel and the Fly, with letters,
&c. for the fleet, and then back to the Thames. |
57 |
|
" " |
Capt. Roger Marten, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
The damage done to the Bristol has been made good, and she will be ready to sail on Wednesday
to follow the instructions of the Generals. Desires the vessels he is to convoy may be ordered
to meet him between the Isle of Wight and Beachy. |
58 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jas. Cary, Great Charity, Spithead. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has come in with the Raven, as the beer stinks, which has caused many of the men to fall sick
and others to run, and the butter and other provisions are as bad as they can be. Desires order
to the victuallers for a fresh supply, as he has to convoy some ships to the Downs. |
59 |
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" 10 |
Nich. Mitchell, Victory of London, Sole Bay. |
" |
Sends account of his musters |
60 |
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" 11 |
Sam. Hawkes, London. |
" |
Recommends Jno. Hudleston, late steward of the Paragon, as steward of the Westergate |
61 |
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" |
Recommends John Loes, his surgeon in the Westergate, for an allowance for medicaments |
62 |
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" " |
General Geo. Monck, Resolution. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommends Capt. Purefoy, who displayed much courage in the last engagement with the Dutch,
for the command of one of the Dutch prizes fitting out. |
63 |
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July 11 |
Sa. Slater |
Major Robt. Thompson. |
Asks his assistance in obtaining payment of what is due to John Darvill, a member of their
church, for services rendered at the hazard of his life. |
64 |
|
" " |
Thos. Scott, Deptford
|
Navy Comrs
|
Desires they will contract with the bearer, who has been hired by Mr. Smith to carry masts,
cables, &c. to Harwich for the fleet. Will observe their orders as to the carpenter of the Foresight. Will send away the Nonsuch this tide; wonders at the unwillingness of the pilots to
serve; but for the coming up of Saml. Stroude from Newcastle, would not have had a pilot to
go down with her. |
65 |
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" 12 |
Capt. Rob. Thorpe |
Ant. Wells |
Request for payment to Edw. Cox of 13l. 19s. for ropes and twine for the Red Heart pink.
Receipted. |
66 |
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" " |
Capt. Hen. Maddison, Mary prize, Hope. |
Major Salway. |
Has all his provisions and men, and when the surgeon and orders arrive, shall be ready to sail to
the fleet. |
67 |
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" 13 |
Navy Com. |
Adm. Com. |
Have examined the petition and certificate of David Young, lieutenant of the Amity, and as he
cannot be relieved out of the chest, and as he has been in 3 engagements with the Dutch, and
lost 3 fingers of his right hand, recommend him for 25l., as an encouragement to others to hazard
life and limb. |
68 |
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" " |
" " |
Navy Victuallers. |
To provide and send a quantity of beer at the rate of 46s. a tun, and a proportionable quantity of
water forthwith to the fleet. |
69 |
|
" " |
Capt. Phineas Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
In his brother's absence, has examined into the pressing of sailmakers for Chatham, and sends particulars. The crew of the Convertine are very urgent for tickets for 2 or 3 months' pay. Has
victualled several ships by petty warrant, to preserve their sea rations; a clerk of the check
ought to attend in harbour to see the victuals issued. The Heartsease having come into dock,
her men ought to be transferred to other ships. The Worcester, Half Moon, and 3 others will soon
be ready. |
70 |
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" " |
Capt. Fras. Appleby, Hopewell, Yarmouth. |
" |
Both his and the rest of the victualling ships have been to the fleet in Southwold Bay, and delivered
their lading, except the beer, which was so bad they would not receive it; not knowing how
to dispose of it, has put in here, where all his company, save 4, have been pressed from him.
Waits orders. |
71 |
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" " |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Account of the state of the ships and how many have gone to the Hope. The Worcester is
ready, but wants her three months' victuals and stores, and the Convertine and Welcome will
be ready next week. Asks whether to transfer the company of the Heartsease to the
Worcester. |
72 |
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" " |
Navy Comrs
|
To the like effect |
73 |
|
" " |
Margaret Harris |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for relief. Her husband, Valentine Harris, was wounded in the left thigh in the engagement with the Dutch at Leghorn, under Capt. Fisher, of the Mary, and has since died, leaving
her with two children and much in debt. With certificate of Benjamin Fisher and 3 others in
support thereof. |
74, 75 |
|
July 13 |
Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying on the north coast and convoying ships to Yarmouth, where he found the Unity
with a prize and 3 vessels she had rescued. Has given notice to General Monck of 7 men-ofwar being on the coast; intends sailing northwards according to instructions. |
76 |
|
" " |
Edw. Stourton, clerk of the check. |
— |
Account of victuals on board the Heartsease, when the company went into petty warrant at
Chatham. |
77 |
|
" " |
Methusala Harris, once glasier at Deal Castle. |
Col. Rich |
Petition for a place as steward to one of the State's ships. Was appointed to the Westergate, but
another person has intercepted him. |
78 |
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" 14 |
Thos. Lewis, victualler. |
— |
Accounts of provisions required in the John Bonadventure and 11 other ships named, to complete
their proportion to October. |
79, 80 |
|
" " |
Jno. Cruso, dep. clerk of the check, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Particulars of the arrival and departure of ships |
81 |
|
" " |
Thos. Brooks |
Adm. Com. |
Recommends Geo. Tye as a steward, he having served the State in the field, and being a man of
good repute. |
82 |
|
" " |
Wm. Jarrett |
Navy Comrs
|
On order from Vice-admiral Lawson, has brought his ship, the Golden Oak, into the Hope.
Asks directions. |
83 |
|
" 15 |
Thos. Wilkes |
— |
Inventory of stores and provisions on board the Searudder of Euchuysen |
84 |
|
" " |
Thos. Scott, master attendant, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
|
Wants a boatswain and some men for the Rosebud and Pelican prizes fitting out for the service |
85 |
|
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Send the preceding letter, and desire the officers required may be appointed |
86 |
|
" 16 |
Rich. Webb |
— |
Account of the lading of the Sampson and 3 other prizes, consisting of masts, deals, spars, and
tar. |
87 |
|
" " |
Capt. Roger Marten, Plymouth Sound. |
Adm. Com. |
Supposes the Old Warwick will take in the 200 men pressed by Mr. Mills, but if not, he and the
Lily will receive the remainder at Falmouth and bring them to London. |
88 |
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" " |
Capt. John Taylor |
" |
Desires order to pay Mr. Rider for 50 loads of timber purchased by his son for the new frigate
building at Wapping, Rider offering to give security to repay it to the State's account if he
should be adjudged not to be the owner. |
89 |
|
" 19 |
Capt. Wm. Jackson, Dover Road. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has been plying about the Channel, but has not met with any of the enemy or any intelligence of
them. Has had much discontent in the ship respecting the provisions, which has arisen either
through the steward's knavery or carelessness; thinks the place requires a more honest man
than either him or his mate. Note that he is to examine the men, and certify. |
90 |
|
" " |
Hen. Nicholson, Hull
|
— |
Receipt for 66l. 13s. 4d., for freight and transporting water to the fleet for 2 months at 33l. 6s. 8d.
per month. |
91 |
|
July 19 |
John Reeve, Scarborough. |
Ant. Wells of Hull for the Navy Comrs
|
Contract for the Employment of Scarborough, 120 tons, to carry provisions to the fleet at 50l.
a month. |
92 |
|
" " |
Jere. Smith, Advice, Hull. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has fitted out his ship, and will make all speed to the Generals of the fleet |
93 |
|
" " |
Geo. Kendall, Deptford. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommends John Higgins as boatswain of the Pelican prize at Woolwich |
94 |
|
" " |
Thos. Heath, Brazil, Dover Road. |
Navy Comrs
|
As his contract has expired, has come from Harwich, and desires they will order money to be paid
to the owner, Edw. Bushell, to discharge the men's wages. |
95 |
|
" " |
Thos. White, Dover
|
" |
Asks directions for the Pearl and the Martin, both come into Dover and needing repair |
96 |
|
" 20 |
Wm. Sheldon |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Desires another carpenter for the Catherine prize, as the former is absent without leave, and there
is much work to be done. |
97 |
|
" " |
Christ. Pett and Manle Cullis, Woolwich. |
" |
Recommend William Watkins as a master carpenter, he having served in several merchant ships
and in the State's yard. |
98 |
|
" " |
Rich. Meade, Discovery, Portsmouth. |
" |
Desires an order to his captain, who is in London, to indemnify him for the 3 weeks' provisions
supplied to 163 pressed men on their voyage to Portsmouth from Bristol. |
99 |
|
" " |
Jno. Haselock, Resolution, off Camphire Down, coast of Holland. |
" |
Has appointed the two surgeons from London, Smithes and Hasler, to the Rainbow and Andrew,
their former ones being deceased. |
100 |
|
" " |
Sam. Raven |
Adm. Comrs
|
Petition for the place of master shipwright at Chatham, which Capt. Taylor intends to lay down.
Served as carpenter in the Antelope, and as foreman at Woolwich Dockyard. With certificate
in his favour by Chris. Pett. |
101, 102 |
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Thos. Smithsby |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Desires the money may be made payable to Capt. Rawleigh, Mr. Parnee, one of the sheriffs of
Norwich, or Rich. Allison; wants the order to-morrow. |
103 |
|
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Inclose a note from the clerk of the check at Woolwich, and desire order therein. Mr. Shewell
being in town will attend them respecting some abuse done to the press-master at Bristol while
pressing men, for which some men are still in prison. |
104 |
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" |
" |
Desire a speedy supply of money to purchase hemp, masts, iron, &c., and to satisfy those who
have already furnished goods, there being great complaints on account of their bills being long
overdue. |
105 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Garnett, Feversham. |
Edw. Marston. |
Has brought in 4 prizes and left them for his owners to dispose of. Is going to sea and will soon
send accounts. |
106 |
|
July 21 |
Prize Comrs. |
Navy Comrs
|
Have ordered the hemp on the Fruit of Holland to be delivered into the stores; having order to
deliver the Hope to Col. Robert Lilburne, Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, ask whether the
State will have the tar that is in her. |
107 |
|
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Fras. Appleby, Hopewell, Yarmouth. |
" |
Delivered all the provisions to the fleet, except the beer, which was so bad that they would not
receive it, and after impressing his men, they turned him off to go where he could. Having
but 4 men and a boy, was forced into Yarmouth Haven. General Monk has ordered
Mr. Welborne and Mr. Tompson, who also had bad beer, to return it to the victuallers at Hull;
begs an order for clearing his ship of it. |
108 |
|
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Gen. Geo. Monk, Resolution. |
Adm. Com. |
Asks a bill for paying Capt. Anth. Earning of the Reformation for powder, shot, and match had
of him for the service, |
109 |
|
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Capt. Roger Marten, The Bristol, near Falmouth. |
" |
Has been cruising off the Lizard, and meeting the Dolphin of London, with wool and iron from
Bilboa, conveyed her to Falmouth. Has received the pressed men from Capt. Mills and will
carry them to Portsmouth. Asks how long to wait for the East India ships. |
110 |
|
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Rich. Marsh |
Comr. Pett |
Hopes he will fulfil his promise of procuring him a warrant for the boatswain's place of the
Westergoe, to which he appointed him at Chatham. |
111 |
|
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Capt. Robt. Vesey, Truelove, off Plymouth. |
C.O.S. |
Has come in by order of Col. Deane, and as there are two ships with ammunition to be conveyed
to Portsmouth, will see them there with the first wind. |
112 |
|
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" " |
Navy Comrs
|
To the same effect |
113 |
|
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Marigold has taken in all her provisions, and on the appointment of a clerk of the check, will
be ready to sail. The Falcon has been fitted for sea, and Capt. Yates requires a renewal of his
commission. |
114 |
|
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" |
[Ordnance officers.] |
Send an account receipted for 44l. 14s. 8d. by Rich. Cullen for ordnance, and an account of carpenters' and gunners' stores received of Thos. Green, clerk of the check, with an order to him
by Rob. Thomson and John Limbery, 11 Oct. 1652, to ship such stores for the use of the
fleet. |
115–119 |
|
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Capt. John Sherwin, Plymouth. |
C.O.S. |
Sends account of 40 tons of arms and ammunition received from the Hopewell at Liverpool. Is
ordered to convoy some ships eastward; desires an order sent to Portsmouth, then to come to
London to discharge. |
120, 121 |
|
" " |
" " |
Navy Comrs
|
To the same effect |
122 |
|
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Capt. Ro. Thorpe |
" |
Has been plying on the north coast, by order of the General, for some Dutch private men-ofwar that have done some hurt to the colliers, and has come in to tallow. Desires an order to
the victuallers at Hull for victuals, guns, and ropes. |
123 |
|
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John Cruso, clerk of the check, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Arrival and departure of ships named |
124 |
|
July 25 |
— |
— |
Account of stores of all descriptions at Chatham in the State's storehouses; also estimate of provisions, &c. required. |
125 |
|
" " |
Bailiffs of Yarmouth |
Navy Comrs
|
Desire that 125l. 4s. disbursed by order of the Council of State for sick and wounded men brought
on shore may be paid to Jno. Rayner, merchant of London, who will furnish the account of
particulars. |
126 |
|
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William Ames and 6 others, Barking. |
Lieut. of the Tower. |
Desire the release of Sam. Charsly, master of the Andrew of Barking, and of John Hudson,
fisherman, who have been impressed for the Nonsuch. |
127, 128 |
|
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Hen. Johnson, Blackwall. |
Navy Comrs
|
Asks payment of the 3rd instalment on account for building the Fairfax and Speaker frigates, or
cannot proceed with the works. |
129 |
|
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Beg consideration of a letter from Mr. Johnson, shipbuilder at Blackwall, who is building large
frigates, asking for money on account. |
130 |
|
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" |
" |
Have conferred with Capt. Badiley on the petition of Mary, relict of John Frebury, late surgeon
of the Bonadventure, and as his chest, instruments, and books were valued at 40l., recommend
10l. more for her and two children. |
131 |
|
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Anth. Wells, Hull
|
Navy Comrs
|
Most of the pitch, tar, and hemp brought in by Capt. Wetwang have been sold, but Wm. Ramsden
and Geo. Crowle have some which may be purchased at rates mentioned. The merchants are
much troubled at being stayed in selling their commodities after reducing their prices. |
132 |
|
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Capt. John Taylor |
" |
Particular of a survey of the Paragon. Desires a supply of furnaces |
133 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Sparling, Plymouth Sound. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has appointed Fras. Pointer clerk of the check on the Little President, and desires confirmation as
the ship is ready to sail. |
134 |
|
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Capt. Wm. Ledgant, Nicodemus, Dover Road. |
Adm. Com. |
While plying in the Narrow, met two vessels, and boarded one laden with square stones, which
had been taken by a Flemish man-of-war off Dungeness. Has brought her into Dover, and will
now ply between there and Calais. |
135 |
|
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James Sack, Harwich
|
Navy Comrs
|
Has drawn another bill for 100l. on the Commissioners for Prize Goods, and desires it may be
met, having disbursed that amount for sick and wounded men. Begs they will consider as to
augmenting the allowance to 7s. per week each man. There have been 140, but some are discharged. |
136 |
|
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Desire order to the Lieutenant of the Tower to provide 200 men to be sent to the Worcester and
4 other ships named in the Hope. |
137 |
|
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" |
" |
There are great demands for nails, locks, furnaces, and other ironwork at Portsmouth, Chatham,
and Deptford, which Mr. Leatherland, the contractor, cannot supply for want of money, there
being 5,000l. due to him; ask some course for his relief and supply of the stores. |
138 |
|
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Capt. Jno. Sherwin, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
Desires orders as to the disposal of 40 tons of munitions of war that he has on board; also some
consideration for his long voyage, being out of stores. |
139 |
|
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J. Humfrey |
— |
Certifies that Jno. Hole, merchant of London, is fit to be clerk of the check. With note by Wm.
Sheldon to Robt. Blackborne that there is one wanted for the Swiftsure. |
140 |
|
July 27 |
Capt. Wm. Whitehorn, Little Charity, Texel. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends the muster book prepared by the clerk of the check, by the General's order |
141 |
|
" " |
Simon Arrowsmith, clerk of the check, Little Charity, Texel. |
" |
To the same effect |
142 |
|
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Gravesend. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
To request the Admiralty Committee to order the Lieutenant of the Tower to impress what
seamen he can by to-morrow night. |
143 |
|
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Capt. Robert Vesey, Truelove, Spithead. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has come in by order of the Generals, with Capt. Sherwin and some convoys; asks whether to go
with Sherwin, who is laden with ammunition for the Downs. |
144 |
|
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[Capt. Hen. Hatsell] |
— |
Note of the disposal on 5 ships of the 200 soldiers sent on to the Hope. |
145 |
|
" " |
Capt. Willm. Kendall, Success, Hope. |
Navy Comrs
|
Asks for men, as he has not received any of those who were pressed and sent down to the Westergate by Captains Wildey and Hathwell. Cannot find the master of the Charity. |
146 |
|
" " |
Henry Turner |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for fresh employment. Was corporal for 28 months in the Constant Warwick, and
having laid an information against the officers for misdemeanors, was ordered to wait in town
to support it, and lost his appointment. Noted that he be appointed corporal to one of the
ships. |
147 |
|
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
Has been on board the victuallers between London, Gravesend, and the Hope with Capt. Hatsell;
particulars of ships, &c. The beer and provisions on board the Thomas and John are bad, and
some course ought to be taken respecting them. |
148 |
|
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Navy Comrs. |
Lieut.-Col. Thos. Kelsey, Whitehall. |
Will do all they can as to paying the soldiers sent, but dare not sign their tickets, it being contrary to express order; have got their clerk to cast up what is due on their tickets, and beg he
will procure an order for payment, as the clamour of the women at the office for want of it is
great. |
149 |
|
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" |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Have not received any order from the Admiralty Committee to sign tickets, although several
women have been to them, asserting that it has been sent. |
150 |
|
" " |
Robert Manley and Thos. Wilson. |
— |
Examined account of Geo. Conyers, purser of the Vanguard, for victuals received and issued
between 4 June and 30 Aug. 1651. |
151 |
|
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" " |
" |
Like account of the same while purser of the Paragon |
152 |
|
" " |
John Leopard |
Navy Comrs
|
Desires they will sign his ticket for wages due as corporal of the Heartsease under Capt. Thos.
Wright. |
153 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Vesey, Truelove, Spithead. |
" |
Has received the pressed men from the Old Warwick in the Thames, and will carry them to the
Hope, and convoy two ships laden with linen, wool, and iron from France, &c. |
154 |
|
" 30 |
Capt. Wm. Kendall, Success, Hope. |
" |
Desires 50 seamen may be sent on board, as those pressed by the Lieutenant of the Tower have
been sent to the Westergoe, and they have supplied him with 50 soldiers more, halt, lame, and boys
newly taken up, who never fired a musket; had 15 soldiers on board before, but not 10 seamen. |
155 |
|
July 30 |
Navy victuallers |
— |
Account of 5 ships laden with water and 10 with beer for the fleet |
156 |
|
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell |
— |
Note of ships in the Hope and at Woolwich which want seamen, soldiers, and provisions; suggestion
that the victuallers should dispatch victuals, the Lieutenant of the Tower be ordered to press
the seamen, and the Lord General be asked for the soldiers wanted. |
157 |
|
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" " |
— |
List of 6 ships and 7 victuallers which have sailed to the fleet from Lee Road, and particulars of their
lading. |
158 |
|
" 31 |
Capt. Roger Marten, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Came in with the Smyrna Merchant and 3 others he met in the Channel. The beer on board
stinks; has no clerk of the check. Has 40 supernumeraries on board, and desires order as to
their disposal. |
159 |
|
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Lieut. Valentine Tatnell, Advice, London. |
Navy Comrs
|
Recommends Osman Frood of the Advice for relief. He brought up a prize taken on the coast
of Holland, and on returning to the fleet in the Amity, was taken ill, and is now lying in much
poverty at the Blue Anchor in Gravel Lane. |
160 |
|
" " |
Jas. Webb, boatswain, Gillyflower. |
— |
Account of money expended in impressing men at London, Gravesend, the Hope, and Lee Road;
also paid to Capt. Hen. Fenn, the commander, for press and conduct money. |
161 |
|
July |
Jer. Smith |
Ant. Wells |
Requests for payments of bills prefixed on behalf of the Advice frigate. With receipts thereof,
19–26 July. [14 papers.] |
162–175 |
|
" |
Valentine Tatnell, jun., mariner, Dover. |
Adm. Com. |
For command of the Rosemary. Has served 5 years as master or lieutenant of the Advice and
hazarded his life in desperate engagements. With certificate by Wm. Cullen, mayor, Col.
Thos. Kelsey, and Thos. White, 15 July 1653. |
176, 177 |
|
" |
Wm. Ames and 3 others. |
Lieut. of the Tower and Comr. Waterton. |
Certificate that John Wood of Barking, master of the Joan fishing vessel, was pressed into the
Nonsuch, 25 July. |
178 |
|
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Sam. Trippet, mariner |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for a boatswain's place; was faithful through the wars, and was in the engagement with
the Dutch in the Straits. With certificate to his courage and conduct by Capt. Rich. Badiley,
15 July. |
179, 180 |
