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Vol. 57. |
Aug. 1 |
John Cruso, deputy clerk of the check, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne |
Capt. Odey has sailed southward, and the Swan, Sparrow, Unity and 10th Whelp, northward,
with 200 sail under their convoy. It is reported from Dunkirk that an engagement took place
with the Dutch fleet last Friday, and did not end until last night. |
1 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have referred Robert Lee, who lost his right arm while in the Leopard, for relief to the chest; but
recommends him for 10l. more, as he lost his clothes in coming overland from Leghorn. |
2 |
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Send a request to them from the captain of the Success, but as the matter is entrusted to the Lieutenant of the Tower, desire directions. |
3 |
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John Carter, Deal
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Navy Comrs
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The Mayor of Sandwich agreed to provide lodging for sick and wounded seamen, but declined to
disburse one farthing; having paid as far as he is able, desires either to be discharged of the
business or to have some money. Asks warrant for the assistance of the garrison soldiers in
impressing seamen, as they hide and run to avoid serving. |
4 |
Aug. 1 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Will meet them to-morrow at Woolwich at 1 p.m., about a dock there. Thinks the fleet has been
engaged since 2 a.m. yesterday, as the guns have been heard very hot; this is confirmed by a
letter from Deal. |
5 |
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Wm. Jackson, clerk of the check, Sampson, Portsmouth. |
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Has been fitted, and is taking in the provisions. Asks a further allowance for the sick and wounded
on board, and for victuals consumed while in harbour. |
6 |
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Capt. Rob. Thorpe, Red Heart pink, Hull. |
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On the 30th ult., took a French vessel with wine and other goods belonging to Dieppe, and bound
for Scotland, and delivered her up at the Prize Office at Hull. Asks an order to Col. Overton,
the Governor, to supply him with guns. |
7 |
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Fras. Lucas and 3 others, Portsmouth. |
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Account of 4 unserviceable ships and sundry stores |
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Like account, with list of stores required on 4 July |
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Like account and demand for Deptford, and for a frigate building at Woolwich |
10 |
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Survey of serviceable stores at Deptford |
11 |
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Wm. Burton, Whitehall. |
Navy Comrs
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Desires order to Mr. Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, to pay a bill he has drawn on him in favour of
Samuel Cooper for 400l., as he has to lay out money daily for the ropemakers and others;
also an order about the sailmakers. |
12 |
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Capt. Robert Vessey, Truelove, Hope. |
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Has delivered the 34 pressed men received at Portsmouth to Capt. Hatsell, who put them on board
the Elias. As his ship is out of repair and victuals, is going to Deptford. |
13 |
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Capt. John Sherwin, Primrose, Hope. |
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Has brought the pressed men from Portsmouth; asks orders as to their disposal, and about his ship;
has no beer, and only 4 days' provisions. |
14 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Presumes they are refreshed by the news of the victory over the deceitful and proud enemy, and
will forward all letters received from the fleet. Has put 80 recovered men on boord the Merlin
and another vessel at Ipswich, and taken 50 out of the Concord, whom he has sent to
the fleet; several vessels with beer, &c., are ready to sail. The beer sent from London is not
good. Received the letters of credit upon the Collectors for Customs, and will be as careful as
possible to keep down expense. |
15 |
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Navy Comrs
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Desires order to Mr. Needler, surgeon, how to dispose of some wounded seamen that he has
brought up with him into the hospitals. |
16 |
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Adm. Com. |
Having heard from Gen. Monk of his intention to come in to Southwould Bay with the whole fleet
to fit and recruit, asks a supply of stores, and will give the ships all possible despatch. |
17 |
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John Gregorie, clerk of the check, Reformation. |
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Muster roll of the ship, 1652–3 |
18 |
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Robt. Matkey, Exeter Merchant, Yarmouth. |
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Having lost his masts in the late engagement, and lost the fleet, has come in for orders |
19 |
Aug. 4 |
John Hudleston |
Adm. Com. |
Petition to be retained as steward of the Paragon; with certificate of Capt. Rich. Badiley and
Anth. Watts, in his behalf. |
20, 21 |
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Rob. Close and John Whetstone. |
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Certificate that 9 officers and 15 men named, behaved valiantly when the fire-ship attacked the
Triumph, so that she was put off without great damage to the ship. |
22 |
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Constance, widow and administratrix of Rich. Hopkins. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for relief. Her husband, as eldest son, would have had most of the estate of his sickly
father, aged 90, had he lived. With certificate by Capt. Rich. Badiley, that Rich. Hopkins of
the James and Bonadventure lost his life by falling down the hold while in Leghorn, and left a
wife and 5 children. |
23, 24 |
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Capt. John Taylor |
Navy Comrs
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Recommends the bearer for employment as master of a hoy, and an order to the storekeepers to
contract for the hire of the boy. |
25 |
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Capt. Saml. Windis, Gravesend. |
Lieut.-Col. Thomson. |
Has been ordered to Chatham, been at much expense in shifting sick men from the Primrose to the
Nightingale, and paid 190l. for pilot's wages; he desires the Commissioners will sign some tickets,
and deliver them to his wife, so that she may receive the money and pay it where it is due. |
26 |
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Capt. Roger Marten, Bristol Frigate, near the Whidick. |
Adm. Com. |
Having no beer, has taken some out of the Nicodemus, as also a pilot, and sent her to the Downs
to hasten the Black Raven and Pearl to the fleet, and will quickly follow. |
27 |
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Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Asks for cables from Chatham for the hulk and two other ships, or must have new ones made at
Woolwich, to prevent danger. |
28 |
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Capt. Hump. Fellsteed, Marigold, off the Texel. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Sends the papers found on board a Hamburg ship, laden with pitch and tar, and taken on the coast
of Holland. Has been looking for the English fleet, but unsuccessfully. |
29 |
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Admiralty Com. |
Navy Comrs
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To order payment to Lieut.-Col. Fras. White for his disbursements for cloth, &c. for the soldiers
of Col. Goffe's regiment, sent to the fleet, seeing defalcations made from their pay. |
30 |
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Major N. Bourne, Resolution, off Dunwich. |
Adm. Com. |
As the Generals wrote that they are sending ships into Harwich, thought it best to go down and
prepare for them. As there is a great want of masts in the fleet, desires some may be sent down
to Harwich with all speed; being sensible of their scarcity, will piece all he can. Will be at
Harwich to-morrow, and hasten the fitting out of the 20 frigates ordered in. |
31 |
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Navy Comrs
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To the same effect as the latter part of the above |
32 |
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Capt. Rich. Pettock, Hare pink, Dover. |
Adm. Com. |
While lying off Dunkirk, chased 4 Dutch ships, and got two on shore, but one escaped; has
brought the other, laden with French wines for Holland, into Dover. |
33 |
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Phineas Pett, Chatham Dock. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Repair and fitting out of ships; regrets they lay so long in the Hope, after leaving Chatham.
Hopes the recent victory over the Dutch will prove beneficial to the nation. |
34 |
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Capt. Ra. Grundy, Guinea Frigate, Sole Bay. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends the muster books, with particulars of powder used in the engagement with the Dutch. Wants
instructions to survey the powder, to prevent deceit. |
35 |
Aug. 7 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
The Arms of Holland and the Primrose have come in to repair their masts, and as they may be
refitted in a few days, asks whether the crew shall be kept on board. There are several ships in
the Hope, waiting for victuals. The shot come to hand is not fit for English ordnance, nor for
any Dutch ordnance in the present ships in service; will not, therefore, send it to the Hope. |
36 |
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John Cruso, deputy clerk of the check, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Arrival and departure of ships |
37 |
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Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan Frigate, Yarmouth Roads. |
Navy Comrs
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Is taking in some good for bad beer, and will then repair to Hull, to tallow and revictual. Account
of boatswain's stores required, having been at sea 9 months. |
38 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Has just returned from the fleet plying between Aldborough and Dunwich, and as there are 20
frigates ordered into Harwich to repair, will set all wheels to work to give them despatch, if he
can have supplies. Will leave the business of prisoners till the Commissioners come down. |
39 |
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Navy Comrs
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As 30 ships have been sent in with their masts, yards, and rigging much shattered, has sent particulars of their wants, and desires the stores needed, as also a surgeon for the Reserve, and
recruits for his chest. Requests that a guard may be stationed at Rumford and Bow Bridge, to
arrest all seamen that come that way, or many will escape. |
40 |
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Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
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Cannot obtain the cables needed for the hulk from ships in the river, and unless they are supplied,
the ships and frigates will run much danger. |
41 |
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Admiralty Com. |
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To make out an order to pay the lodging, diet, and cure of a petitioner, not named, if what he
says be true. |
42 |
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Thos. Orton, clerk of the check, Sophia, Aldborough. |
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Has been ordered into Harwich by the General to refit with expedition, his masts, hull, and timbers
being much damaged in the last engagement. Saved 10 men belonging to the Oak, when she
was fired, the rest having previously escaped. Particulars thereof. |
43 |
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Edw. Atkinson, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Both himself, Mr. Barnes, and the Ipswich surgeons have been full of business, there being 300
wounded men put on shore. Hopes to be better furnished and able to make a report very
shortly. |
44 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Send a paper from Mr. Bonnel, Commissary to the Queen of Sweden, respecting 120,000 Ibs. of
shot, and 47 tons of iron in the Fortune of Sweden, at Portsmouth, and desire orders to contract
for it. |
45 |
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Christ. Pett and Manle Callis, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Particulars of the Phœnix. The repairs and fitting out will amount to 291l., and will take a month
to execute. With short-hand notes on the finding of a new channel by the Trinity House. [see
p. 97 suprà.] |
46 |
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Capt. John Wetwang, Newcastle. |
Adm. Com. |
Has convoyed 70 colliers into the roads, and 7 vessels with provisions from Whitby to London, and
waits orders to sail northwards with others. Took a Dutch freebooter, with a ketch, and delivered them to the Prize Office at Scarborough. Wants powder and shot. The Swan and
Amity have gone southward with a fleet of laden ships. |
47 |
Aug. 9 |
Nich. Danzie, surveyor. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
As the ship building by Wm. Graves is planked up to the lower wale, desires a third payment,
according to contract. |
48 |
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Wm. Crispin, Assistance, between the shore and the Whittaker. |
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Being ordered by the General to bring his ship to Deptford for repairs, asks orders for masts and
other stores. |
49 |
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Capt. John Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Has sent 40 tons of old arms brought by the Primrose from Ireland to the Tower. The Hound
has come in to recruit her masts; asks directions as to the victualling of her crew, and 17 Dutch
prisoners on board. Has sent two hoys laden with masts, yards, &c. to the fleet. |
50 |
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Navy Comrs
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Desires that 500l. may be imprested to Mr. Mapstone for carrying on works in hand; wants an
order for purchasing timber in Kent for repair of the Paragon, Fairfax, &c. |
51 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
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Several merchant ships have come in from the fleet for provisions, also the Hampshire to repair
her masts. Desires that the stores demanded may be hastened down. A vessel has arrived from
Norway with masts; has written Major King at Wapping about buying them. |
52 |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Gravesend. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has been on board the Mathias in the Hope, but could not distribute the soldiers, as they had not
arrived; will do so to-morrow, as they are in the river. Is despatching the ships with masts,
&c. to the fleet, and going to Chatham and back to the Hope on that business, and will return
to Whitehall by Saturday. |
53 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Send extract from Major Bourne's letter desiring that a guard may be stationed at Bow Bridge
and Rumford for attaching seamen, and request that it may be complied with. |
54 |
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Desire order to the Navy Treasurer to send 1,000l. to John Poortmans, deputy treasurer of the
fleet, taking the receipt of the commander of the ship conveying the same. |
55 |
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Stephen Clifton, Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
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Desires order to Thos. Shewell of Bristol to recruit his medicine chest, as surgeon of the Paradox |
56 |
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Edm. Casson, Algiers
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Navy Com. |
Sends the names of freed captives embarked in a ship for England, some of whom will attend
upon them. Does not intend to lodge any more in his house, as some of them have been
troublesome. |
57 |
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Josh. Green, Mayor and 19 Aldermen, &c. of Lynn Regis. |
Adm. Com. |
Desire that Captains Sanson and Edw. Mould may be continued as convoys to the coal fleet, as
by the decay of trade there are many poor, and scarcely any other means for their existence. If
trade be lost, there will be general poverty thereabouts, and a great loss to the State of the
imposition of 2s. a chaldron on coals, their port being a magazine of coal and salt for 9 counties
adjacent. |
58 |
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Capt. Jas. Cadman, Pearl, Dover Road. |
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Convoyed some vessels to Calais and the coast of France, and has been plying to and fro for
pirates. Has taken in the remainder of the beer, and will observe their orders received through
Capt. Martin. |
59 |
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Jas. Beacon, Bath
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Navy Comrs
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Thanks for 20l., and sends account of disbursements in effecting his cure. Begs a further supply |
60 |
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Wa. Ettrick, Stockton. |
Robt. Blackborne |
Asks the result of applications to the Commissioners for his removal. Col. Lasscells, M.P.,
would speak on his behalf. Lost a good friend by the death of Mr. Dawson. |
61 |
Aug. 11 |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Mathias, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of ships between Deptford and the Hope, and of stores required. Lieut.-Col. Mill has
arrived with the 1,000l. and delivered it to Capt. Gethings. Will distribute the soldiers amongst
the ships when they come down. |
62 |
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Capt. Sam. Howett, Speaker, The Swale. |
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Being much damaged in the late engagement, was ordered in to Chatham by the General for
repair. Asks how to dispose of 10 Dutch prisoners, taken in the engagement. |
63 |
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E. Hayward, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Has sent and is sending sails, cordage, &c. to Harwich. Wants the survey book of the Primrose |
64 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have not, as supposed, been negligent in despatching provisions to the fleet; the labourers and
others have worked from daylight to daylight and on the Sabbath day also, and all is now on
board. Several merchant ships have come into Harwich for repairs, but the place is not adapted
for it; suggest that they should be discharged. |
65 |
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Jno. Davies |
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Account of masts and other stores shipped in the Good Hope flyboat at Deptford for the fleet at
Harwich. |
66 |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
The Speaker, Duchess, and Sapphire, have come in for repair, and as they have several prisoners,
desires order respecting them; also dispatch of the victuals, stores, and men, as the Generals
complain of the long detention of ships in the Hope for want of them. |
67 |
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Capt. Robt. Plumleigh, Sampson, Dover Road. |
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Has taken in 5,612 round shot by order of Mr. Green, and will sail to the fleet at Southwould Bay
with all speed, but requires cables and anchors, being ordered to lie on the coast of Holland. |
68 |
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Navy Comrs. |
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Have no power to grant relief to Patience, wife of Dan. Mariner, wounded while in the Levant
merchant at Leghorn, and know not what her husband received of Chas. Longland, the agent
there, towards his cure and expenses. |
69 |
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Capt. Robt. Seddon, Mayflower, Gravesend. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends muster book and particulars of his proceedings while at sea, in convoying vessels to the
Welsh coast, Ireland, Cornwall, the Scilly Isles, &c. |
70 |
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Step. Harrison |
Ant. Wells |
Receipt for 42l. for freightage of provisions to the fleet |
71 |
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Capt. Jno. Harman, Welcome, Tilbury Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Intercedes on behalf of his company, who are again going to sea without payment of arrears; as
many have wives and families, and nothing to leave, has given them tickets for 3 months' pay. |
72 |
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Capt. David Dove, 10th Whelp, Yarmouth Roads. |
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Hearing there were some Holland men-of-war upon the coast, sailed towards the north, but having
lost his cable and anchor, was again forced into the roads, and brought in a Danish ship laden
with deals. Since then has convoyed the light and laden fleet to and from Newcastle, and been
cruising about for pirates. Wants victuals and stores. The Sparrow brought in a small freebooter to Newcastle. |
73 |
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Capt. Saml. Tavernor, Deal Castle. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Could not deliver his letters to Capt. Godfrey or Capt. Leager, as they are both sailed to the fleet
in Sole Bay; will keep them till their return, unless a man-of-war is going that way; there is
only the Hare pink in the Downs. |
74 |
Aug. 13 |
Capt. Robt. Clarke, Drake, Dover Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been on the coast of Holland, and convoyed some vessels from Ostend to London and Dover.
Is the only man-of-war left, the others having gone to the fleet, and if he were to leave, there
would be no passage for any vessel, there being so many small men-of-war in the Narrow. Will
keep that station until further orders. All his beer stinks, and what is brewed at Dover will
not keep sweet 10 days; the men are so dissatisfied that they forsake the service. |
75 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
There are 45 sail of ships and frigates sent in from the fleet, and their shattered condition requires
a large supply of masts, &c. Will use all diligence to dispatch them, but will be prevented if
not properly furnished. Mr. Pett is with the fleet, where there is a great want of good beer,
most being defective. |
76 |
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Navy Comrs. |
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Have contracted with the Swedish agents for the iron, tar, &c. at Portsmouth. With account by
Thos. Hopwood of cables, anchors, and other provisions shipped on the Anne hoy of Rochester,
to be transported from Deptford to Harwich for the fleet. |
77, 78 |
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Send a request from the Commissioners for Prize Goods not to charge any more bills upon them
for payment, as the Commissioners for Inspecting Treasuries are only entrusted therewith. Ask
if they are still to give allowances to widows and orphans of men slain in the service; any
obstruction in this business will occasion much trouble to the afflicted. |
79 |
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General Geo. Monck, Resolution, Aldborough Road. |
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Wants a bill to be made out to Capt. Thos. Thorowgood of the Crescent, for payment of some powder
and shot, had of him for the use of the fleet. |
80 |
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Capt. Jonathan Hide, Hound, Chatham. |
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Wants a clerk of the check and a steward, as his have died. The carpenters have not yet commenced on his frigate, being engaged by Capt. Taylor on the larger ships. |
81 |
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Capt. Jno. Topping, Tyne Castle. |
Scoutmaster General Downing. |
A Holland man-of-war has taken two small English vessels, laden with provisions for Scotland,
and they are standing to sea. 17 vessels sailed on the 12th, and 18 others on the 14th, 3 being
Hamburghers. There are 2 Holland men-of-war hovering. Will give notice of the enemy at
the chief harbours in Scotland. |
82 |
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Joseph Whiting, clerk of the check. |
Navy Comrs
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Wants medicines and necessaries for the surgeon's chest of the Violet, she having 180 men |
83 |
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Richard Popplet and Nich. Phillips, bailiffs of Ipswich. |
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Have 900 sick and wounded seamen under their charge, and in a few days will owe nearly 1,900l.
for provisions, medicine, &c. Asked for 2,000l. when they sent their accounts, and unless provided at once, can do no more. |
84 |
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Geo. Lilburne, Haberdasher. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for the place of clerk of the check in the Speaker, as through the deadness of trade and
several losses, he is compelled to seek other employment. With certificate by Wm. Elwood
and 4 others in his favour. |
85, 85a
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Aug. 16 |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Robt. Blackborne |
Has received some of the stores, but is waiting for masts. Is sorry that a company of soldiers is to
be removed, as they are a great assistance in keeping the crews in order; desires an order for
those quartered at Colchester to scour the country, which is full of stragglers, and to command
them to their duty. With list of ships fitted and being fitted out. |
86 |
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Walter Strickland, Thos. Kelsey, and Jo. Carew, Aldborough. |
Adm. Com. |
Acquainted the General with the condition of the Channel, and he has ordered the Old Warwick
and Pearl to ply there for protection of trade. The 1,100 and odd barrels of powder and shot
will be far from sufficient for the fleet; desire further provision, and also some beer. |
87 |
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Gen. Monck, The Resolution. |
Capt. Wm. Godfrey of the Old Warwick. |
To ply between Portland and the Isle of Wight, securing trading ships, and giving account to the
Council of State, Admiralty Committee, and himself. The Portsmouth victualler to supply him
with victuals. |
88 |
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Capt. Jas. Cadman of the Pearl. |
Like orders to ply between the Start and Land's End |
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Jno. Carew and Thos. Kelsey, Aldborough. |
Adm. Com. |
The remainder of the ships and provisions for the fleet have arrived, but as some of the beer is
defective, a further supply is needed, and also gunners' stores. The Nicodemus is going to ply
in the Channel with the Pearl, in place of the Old Warwick, and the James is ordered to Ousley
Bay to set her masts. |
89 |
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R. Creed, Resolution, [Aldborough]. |
Robt. Blackborne |
The beer lately arrived is very defective and insufficient; the General desires that 700 tuns more
of water may be at once dispatched to the fleet, and he will make a beverage with such wine as
he has. Hopes soon to see a good squadron ready to sail for the Texel, under the conduct of
the rear-admiral, until the Resolution and James can be got ready. |
90 |
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Capt. Jno. Harman, Diamond. |
Navy Comrs
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Being appointed by the General to command the Diamond, wants surgeon and chest |
91 |
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Navy Victuallers |
Adm. Com. |
Have sent 198 tuns of beer to the fleet, with other provisions, and hope to send some more next
week, but not having fit vessels, desire an order to the officers of the blockhouses at Gravesend
to stop all hoys fit to carry beer. |
92 |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
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As there are 4 ships of considerable force in the Channel, lately arrived from Brest, which have
already taken two vessels, and intend intercepting the trade between Bristol and Ireland, hopes
such directions will be given to the men-of-war lying at Plymouth and Falmouth as will soon
remove them; the Signet and Paradox, who have gone down to discover pirates, will not be
able to fight them. |
93 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
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Has been unable to see to the repair of the merchant ships, having so much to do with the frigates
and others, and the waiting for masts has caused delay. Has surveyed some, and as their contracts are just out, they require much repair, and the owners decline to assist, suggests they
should be discharged. |
94 |
Aug. 17 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
In reply to Capt. Coppin's petition, it is evident the Elizabeth and Anne was lost in the service,
but the State is not obliged to compensate the owners, and it is not proved that 400l. is due for
freight. Capt. Coppin has already received 600l., 200l. which was due to him as captain of the
Speaker, and 400l. as a gratuity for his wounds; being ignorant of his deserts and losses by
the revolt in Kent, must refer the case to them. |
95 |
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Gen. Monck, The Resolution. |
Angel Emott, Merchants' Adventure. |
After receiving some prisoners, he is to sail to the Thames and report his arrival to the Council of
State or Admiralty Committee, who will give further orders. Noted to repair to the RearAdmiral of the fleet, and receive prisoners from him. |
96 |
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Capt. Thos. Penrose, Nonsuch, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Will convoy the ship with ammunition for Scotland, and those with provisions for the fleet as soon
as they arrive. Is turning all his defective beer overboard, and will take in that by his side in
the morning. As much of the beef and pork is very bad, must have it all surveyed. |
97 |
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Capt. Wm. Godfrey, Warwick, Downs. |
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Left the fleet in Aldborough Bay, and is going westward to cruise between Portland and the
Downs, by order of the General, as a guard. Cannot impress any men, as there are but few
ships in the Downs, and those slenderly manned. Has not needed nor drawn the 10l. in the
hands of the Lieutenant of Deal Castle. |
98 |
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John Davies |
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Account of masts, sails, pitch, tar, &c. delivered out of the stores at Deptford, and shipped in the
Primrose for Harwich for the fleet. |
99 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have considered the petition of the mariners of the Sampson, and examined Mr. Longland's
accounts, and advise 10l. to Jas. Gray, master's mate, 7l. to John Garrard, steward, and 5l.
to Wm. Lee. |
100 |
" " |
" |
" |
Send an application enclosed of Major Robt. Manley and Thos. Wilson, clerk of the check and
clerk of the victuals at Tower Hill, 21 July 1653, for an increase of salary, and recommend that
it be granted, as their duties are much heavier, and as Manley was recommended for an increase
by the Navy Commissioners in 1649. |
101, 102 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Robt. Blackborne |
Thanks for news. Will take care to accommodate Parliament Joane [Eliz. Alkin], and take
order for Capt. Newman's widow. The work will soon end, and all the officers are weary of it,
and secretly grumble; does not study to please them, being only anxious to discharge his duty. |
103 |
" " |
" " |
Adm. Com. |
Account of ships repaired and dispatched to the fleet, as also of those remaining, and the work
required; desires leave of absence on its completion. Has had a difficulty in keeping down the
mad and savage spirit of the seamen on shore, and had to prevail with the Governor of Landguard Fort for 40 soldiers, and Capt. Whitelock at Colchester to double his horse guard 2 miles
from them, but many have gone, and cannot be found when the ships sail; hopes to accomplish the business, if the party of horse arrives. |
104 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Aldborough. |
" |
Has been on board the Resolution, where all is well, but several other ships were damaged and gone
into Ousley Bay. Hopes they will be repaired in time to sail with the rest of the fleet to-morrow. |
105 |
Aug. 20 |
Lieut. Sam. Taver-nor, Deal Castle. |
Col. Rich |
Recommends a widow with 7 children for relief. Her husband [Thos. Trice] was a valuable
pilot for the coasts of Holland and Flanders, and lost much in the Kentish rebellion, through
holding with the better part. [See Aug. 22.] |
106 |
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Capt. Nat. Cobham, Newcastle frigate. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has come into Harwich to be repaired and refitted; particulars of wants, having been ordered by
the General to take in sufficient for 3 months, and then sail for Portsmouth. |
107 |
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Capt. David Dove, 10th Whelp, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been convoying colliers to and from Newcastle. Met the Constant Warwick with 3 prizes.
Will want provisions and stores at the end of the month. |
108 |
" " |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
As the victualler promises 18 ship loads of beer for the fleet within the time allotted, and as the
wine has gone up in price, has no body for making beverage, and will not give general satisfaction, thinks it should be sold, and the proceeds applied towards public affairs. Is hastening
the repair and dispatch of the ships, but the masts sent for the Assurance are too small.
Desires orders touching the Entrance and other merchant ships. |
109 |
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Aldborough. |
" |
Has been on board the General. 3 or 4 vessels have arrived with cordage, sails, &c., and if the
rest of the ammunition, beer, and fishes for masts timely arrive, the business will be dispatched
by the middle of the week. The George is under sail with 30 ships and frigates; will use all
expedition to get the rest away. Has arranged with Mrs. Bence as to quarters for the ministers,
Mr. Jesse and Mr. Simson. |
110 |
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Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, Burlington Bay. |
" |
Has been plying between Yarmouth and Newcastle, and convoying various vessels. Chased a
man-of-war from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but he escaped. Heard there were 11 Dutch East Indiamen gone towards the Sound, and 600 or. 700 of their busses between Buffin Ness and the Bar
of Newcastle. If he had a better sailing ship, should be able to give some account about prizes.
Is going to Hull to tallow and victual. |
111 |
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Robt. Blackborne |
Received his letter. Has observed the orders of the Navy Commissioners and been plying northwards, but having only 13 days' victuals, by direction of Gen. Monk is making for Hull, where
he will be glad of a few more lines. |
112 |
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General Monk, Resolution. |
Masters of the Andrew, Triumph, and Rainbow, and Car-penter of the Reso-lution. |
To survey the damage done to the Globe by being run into by the Halfmoon; with their report,
24 Aug., that the damage amounts to 116l. |
113 |
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Chas Walley |
Robt. Blackborne |
The 30,000l. has been shipped on board the Nightingale, and she sailed for Dublin on the 14th
instant. The Channel is infested with pickeroons which much hinder trade. |
114 |
Aug. 20 |
Navy Victuallers |
Adm. Com. |
Hear from Capt. Limbery that 600 tuns of beer will suffice the fleet to Oct. 1, and that the ships
in Aldborough Bay will be supplied with 200 tuns from Lynn. Enclose list of ships with 425½
tuns of beer on board; will dispatch the water with all speed. |
115, 116 |
" " |
" " |
" |
Particulars of victuals remaining at Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Hull for 4,287 men for 6
months; also of what has been and has to be issued when the fleet comes into port. |
117 |
" " |
John Kent and 11 other workmen, Dover. |
Navy Comrs
|
Beg consideration of a petition enclosed; hope Mr. Green has given an account of their demands,
and of what is due. |
118 |
" 21 |
Thos. Wright, Heartsease, Chat-ham. |
Robt. Blackborne |
His ship is out of the dock, but the men having been turned over to other ships, asks a fresh
supply; also an order to go down to the Hope for men and provisions. |
119 |
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Anth. Rivly, mari-ner. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for employment as a master; with certificate by Capt. Joseph Cubitt of his having served
in the Tulip as master for 7 months. |
120, 121 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
Account of ships and frigates refitted and sent to the fleet, and of those remaining in dock; particulars of beer sent to the fleet by the victuallers. Suggests that the wine in hand should be
sold. |
122 |
" 22 |
Navy Comrs. |
" |
Desire an order for erection of two small houses in the yard at Portsmouth, to accommodate some
of the officers, whose living on the place would be beneficial to the service. They live a mile
away in Portsmouth, which being a garrison town, they can only go in and out when the gates
are open. |
123 |
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Wm. Smythson, Horsleydown, shal-lop. |
" |
Has come in from the North Foreland to revictual, and will then return. The Drake has gone
through the roads into the Downs with two prizes, as also the Pearl, having spent her topmasts. |
124 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
" |
Cannot relieve Joan, sister of Hen. Beckett, blown up in the Bonadventure, on her petition, as
the Act of Parliament only provides for widows, orphans, and impotent parents. |
125 |
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John Treleague |
" |
Petition for assistance, having lost all his books, instruments, clothes, and money by the burning
of the Oak in the last engagement against the Dutch, in which he was a midshipman. With an
affidavit to the same effect. |
126, 127 |
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Wm. Hempson, Harwich. |
" |
Was sent down to examine the state of the fleet as to their victualling, and finds it, by the great
care of the contractors, in very good condition. The remainder of the beer will be speedily
supplied. |
128 |
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Thos. Alderne, Victualling Office. |
" |
List of ships and hoys dispatched with beer to Harwich to the fleet, and list of those discharged |
129 |
" " |
Thos. Gage, minis-ter, the church-wardens, and 13 others of Deal. |
" |
Certificate in favour of Anne, widow of Thos. Trice, late of Deal, pilot. Her husband having been
pressed as pilot to the General, he lost his private employment, and his widow, who has
7 children, lost all her estate in the late rebellion in Kent. |
130 |
Aug. 22 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
On the petition of Rich. Hughes, surgeon of the Samuel Bonadventure, for remuneration for
being instrumental in regaining the Phœnix from the Dutch, recommend that he be allowed
25l. for his services, and as an encouragement to others. |
131 |
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Thomas Hall |
Navy Comrs
|
Having been employed by them in refining brimstone, desires their favour for another quantity
which is to be done. |
132 |
" 23 |
Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, Hull Road. |
" |
Has been plying between Yarmouth and Newcastle, and chased two men-of-war of 8 and 12
guns, but they got away; has now come in to tallow and revictual. |
133 |
" " |
Phineas Pett, Chat-ham. |
" |
Having taken on some seamen to rig the Fairfax, asks what they are to be paid daily; whether
Sunday is to be included, and whether standing officers and their servants are to be continued
on the ordinary, or entered into rigging wages. Also how he is to distribute the money impressed by Mr. Hayward, to avoid clamour. Begs that the Mayor of Rochester may be reimbursed his charges in lodging and providing for 8 or 10 Dutch prisoners. With notes of reply;
9s. a week per man allowed. |
134 |
" " |
G. Crompton, Tilbury Fort. |
" |
Has stayed several vessels for the service, and sent them up the river, according to order; as the
time for staying more has expired, asks how he may be further serviceable. |
135 |
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Rich. Mill, Plymouth
|
Adm. Com. |
Wants a frigate sent to take in 150 able seamen he has impressed, either the Lily or Hopewell
pink at Plymouth; the Lily has just convoyed in 2 Virginia ships. |
136 |
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Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Hull. |
" |
Has come in to tallow and victual, and will then return to sea. Capt. Salmon is here, bound
for Hamburg, and Capt. Thorpe for London. Saw 3 men-of-war on the coast, who were much
emboldened through his heavy sailing. |
137 |
" 24 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has surveyed the Princess Maria, Duchess, and Arms of Holland, they cannot be fitted out under
a month; asks whether to proceed with the work, and transfer their crews to the Speaker,
Heartsease, and Sophia, who all want men. The Paragon and Fairfax have also to be fitted. |
138 |
" " |
" " |
Adm. Com. |
To like effect |
139 |
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" " |
" |
Recommends the gunner of the Bear for employment in the Truelove or some other ship; he was
in both the late engagements, and is well known for his ability. |
140 |
" " |
Rich. Hill and Robt. Turpin, Prize Office. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Send Mr. Mercer to give particulars required respecting some shot not delivered into the Tower
with the rest. |
141 |
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Capt. Thos. Penrose, Nonsuch. |
— |
Bill of expenses in entertaining the Portuguese Ambassador and his retinue, from his shipment
at the Gallions, July 28, until his arrival in the Hope, Aug. 24. Total, 67l. 13s. |
142 |
" " |
Capt. Thos. Spur-ling, President. |
Navy Comrs
|
Desires they will write the victualler at Plymouth to call the steward and his brother who was
purser to account for their deficiencies in the victuals and stores, as although much of the beer
and victuals were bad, there has been some embezzlement. The steward pretends the rats have
eaten his books. |
143 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have considered the petition and accounts of the Watermen's company, and as they have exceeded
all former precedents in their disbursements for pressing 1,000 men, and been allowed 72l. 5s. 4d.,
cannot recommend further allowance. |
144 |
Aug. 24 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have ordered the refitting of the Tulip and considered as to the disposal of the crew of 54 persons,
but as the captain has returned 21 as officers, 4 boys, 9 grometts, and 14 sick and wounded,
thought good to send his account. |
145 |
" " |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order to send down medicaments to-morrow by the Convertine to the General on board the Resolution. With note for Mr. Cooke, apothecary of Tower Street, to provide the drugs. |
146 |
" 25 |
Capt. Saml. Howitt, Speaker, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been waiting for the victuals, ammunition, and stores, and as soon as they arrive, will sail to
the Hope. Having left 60 of his men with the fleet, desires order to take the same number
from the ships at Chatham. |
147 |
" " |
Giles Heather, Prin-cess Maria, Chat-ham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Being appointed clerk of the check in the Princess Maria in place of Edm. Wormell, sends the
muster book. |
148 |
" " |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
Thanks for their care in procuring money of the collectors at Ipswich; will prosecute it, as money
will be much wanted in 4 days. The frigates will be ready to sail to-morrow, except a few
named; hopes by next week the business will be ended. Will then return to London. |
149 |
" " |
Ant. Skinner, Plymouth. |
Thos. Smith |
Asks payment of 34l. for freight of the Mary hoy, employed to carry provisions to the fleet; though
failing to catch Gen. Blake, she delivered the goods at Plymouth. Would not have importuned, but the seamen's wives are daily at his door for their husbands' wages, they being since
taken and the hoy gone. |
150 |
" 26 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Send letter from Capt. Taylor, master shipwright at Chatham, and as it is of concernment, desire
they will give order. |
151 |
" " |
Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, Hull Road. |
" |
Has had his ship tallowed, is taking in guns and provisions, and will be ready to sail on Monday.
Capt. Salmon has sailed to Hamburg with his convoy, and Capt. Thorpe is waiting for a convoy
for London. |
152 |
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Gravesend. |
" |
Has been on board the Convertine in the Hope, and as she has no captain, nor much of her provisions, has sent messengers for them, or she will not be ready to sail for several days. Has
ordered the captain of the Nicodemus to convoy the two hoys with ammunition which have
come down for the fleet. Capt. Wm. Swyer of the Samuel desires orders as to the disposal of
of 8 Dutch captains and 42 other officers he has on board as prisoners. |
153 |
" 27 |
Valentine Tatnell, Rosebush, Dept-ford. |
" |
Recommends Theop. Smithes for the carpenter's place on board the Rosebush, the one appointed
not having appeared. |
154 |
" " |
Jno. Falkener, Tower
|
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has laden a vessel of 60 tons, and it will fall down the river with this night's tide |
155 |
" " |
Capt. Jas. Cadman, Pearl, Portland Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying westward, and having lost his masts, was forced to put into Dover Road. Desires orders at Plymouth. |
156 |
Aug. 27 |
Phineas Pett, Chat-ham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Is requested by Mr. Hill, employed by them to prevent embezzlements, to acquaint them with
miscarriages there. Geo. Aldridge, steward of the Heartsease, has disposed of 9 tuns of beer,
as also some pork and peas, and it is believed the clerk of the check to that ship is confederate. There are several ships now ready to sail but want men, and others will be ready in
a month. |
157 |
" " |
Com. Peter Pett, Aldborough. |
Adm. Com. |
Thanks for the favourable acceptance by them and the Council of State of his services in fitting
out ships; particulars of the state of others named. Mr. Jesse and Mr. Simson arrived on
board the General in time to officiate in the general Thanksgiving kept on Tuesday, and then
went to Yarmouth. Is coming to London next week, and will view 3 or 4 bargains of timber
fit for the Navy on his way home. |
158 |
" 28 |
Ant. Joyne, Convertine, Tilbury Hope. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has received the wood and will sail, but has no ships to convoy, as all are gone to the fleet |
159 |
" " |
Robt. Kirby, Sophia, Tilbury Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Left Chatham on Saturday, but has not received victuals or stores, and wants 90 men, having left
50 with the fleet. |
160 |
" " |
" " |
Navy Comrs
|
To the same effect |
161 |
" " |
Capt. Saml. Howitt, Speaker. |
" |
Left 60 men with the fleet, and was ordered by the General to get a fresh supply in the Thames;
as he will soon be ready to return, desires order to take some out of the Princess Mary, Hound,
and Crow; also an order to Mr. Sewell to supply him with 40 old muskets, taken out of
the Scotch boats. |
162 |
" 29 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Desire their decision as to increasing the staff and pay in the Navy office, as the business has so
multiplied they will otherwise not be able to get through it. Have examined the complaints
against Peter Beal, clerk of the survey at Portsmouth, as to aiding in the embezzlement of
stores, and think him guilty of gross neglect. |
163 |
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Aldborough. |
" |
Has just left the General under sail, with 13 or 14 ships. A prize has come in with oil, and a
ketch with a packet from Rear-Admiral Lawson. The fleet has had some very sèvere weather;
the Victory and Mathias are ordered into Ousley Bay for repairs with 10 or 12 prizes; ships
run very great hazard on that shore at this time of the year. |
164 |
" " |
Valentine Tatnell, Rosebush. |
" |
Has been waiting 6 days for his provisions to come down, and for lack thereof the company
cannot do anything. Wants Theop. Smithes for his carpenter, as no one has yet arrived. |
165 |
" 30 |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
Mr. Wood, mastmaker, much complains of the scarcity of masts in the river, as also of the scarcity
of stores at Deptford. The time draws on for the arrival of the New England ships, the loss of
which would be a public one, and as there are several of the enemy's men-of-war lying at the
mouth of the Channel, hopes they will consider and provide accordingly. |
166 |
" " |
John Webster, Exeter Merchant, Yarmouth Roads. |
Navy Comrs
|
On 29th July engaged with the Dutch fleet until night, both fleets keeping together until next
day, when they separated through the wind, but engaged again on the Sunday; having neither
masts, sails, nor a rope left, being all shot by the board, and lying a perfect wreck in the sea,
thought it best to stand for our own coast, and is now waiting orders. |
167 |
Aug. 30. |
Edw. Mundy, Woodbridge. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends agreements for purchase of 400 loads of timber. Has 150 or 200 loads at the waterside and
will send it into the stores as fast as he can. Has drawn a bill upon them for 500l., payable to
Hen. Cosins, grocer, at Ipswich, and desires payment. |
168 |
" " |
Jonathan Hide, Hound, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires a lieutenant's commission for Barth. Peartree, master's mate, as he is destitute of one, as
also a supply of men and guns. |
169 |
" " |
Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, Hull. |
" |
Has taken in the remainder of his provisions, and is going to sea with 16 laden ships, some for
the fleet and the rest for London; will endeavour with Capt. Thorpe to see them safe to Yarmouth Roads and Sole Bay. |
170 |
" 31 |
Navy Comrs. |
" |
Have considered the reference on the petition of Elizabeth Colson, and think the 40l. already
given sufficient, being as much as to any others in like cases. |
171 |
" " |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
Has been to General Monk and conferred with him on several affairs, and is now hastening the
dispatch of the remnant of the fleet. The weather is boisterous. Particulars of the state and
wants of ships named. Capt. Jefferson has gone to London without leave, and left his ship
like a wreck, notwithstanding his promise to the General. |
172 |
" " |
Phineas Pett, Chatham Dock. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has brought the Princess Maria into dock; the works on other ships have been somewhat hindered by delay in sending nails and other provisions. The Crow has arrived, but her men and
those of the Crowned Lion should be discharged, as not ⅓ ever appear to do service in the
harbour. |
173 |
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Capt. Thos. Spurling, Little President. |
C.O.S. or Adm. Com. |
Desires not to have the name of command of a squadron, unless he can have the substance, not
the shadow. Wants the Lily and the Pink, as his present weak condition makes him weary
of the employment; requests his state may be made known to the Generals. |
174 |
Aug. ? |
Navy Comrs. |
[Adm. Com.] |
Chris. Pett and Jonas Shish report that Isaac Ewell, undertaking to make a dock at Woolwich,
should have 561l. for it. Beg their allowance. |
175 |
|
— |
— |
Account of the number of tuns of beer required for 47 ships named to complete their proportion
to 1 Oct. 1653. Total 1,003 tuns, of which 230 can be had at Ipswich for such of the ships as
are at Harwich. |
176 |
" |
Robert Rose |
[Adm. Com.] |
Petition for a purser's place in the Victory or some other ship, having served for several years in
the George and Reformation, and as steward in the Victory; was badly wounded in the
last engagement. With certificates of Capt. Thos. Adames of the George, Capt. Anth.
Earning of the Reformation, Lawrence Wise, preacher to the navy at Chatham, and Phin. Pett,
Chatham, and Nath. Browne and Jno. Hemeng of the Victory, in his favour. |
177–181 |
" |
John Partrick, apothecary. |
" |
Account of medicaments supplied to seamen belonging to ships named, between April and Aug.
1653, amounting to 12l. 14s. 10d. |
182 |
" |
Capt. Rob. Thorpe |
Ant. Wells |
Requests for payments of bills prefixed on behalf of the Red Hart pink, 6–16th August. With
receipts thereof. [13 papers.] |
183–195 |
" |
Capt. Thos. Wilkes |
" |
Like requests and bills for the Swan frigate, Aug. 26 and 27 |
196, 197 |
Aug. |
Moses Harding |
Adm. Com. |
Petition to be gunner on the Princess Maria. Has served in Ireland, and behaved well in several
engagements with the Hollanders. With certificate by Capt. Peter Norham and 4 others,
7 Aug. 1653. |
198, 199 |
" |
Maurice Thompson and 7 others, Capt. John Bourne and 19 others. |
— |
Certificates on behalf of Dan. Baker, who has served as boatswain and master's mate, and was
severely wounded in the fight off Portland and in the late engagement of 29 July 1653. |
200, 201 |