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| Aug. 1. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Order—in regard of the present necessity to issue out such part
of the 92,616l. 5s. 10½d. charged on moneys arising from compositions, sequestrations, or sale of delinquents' estates as will pay
off the 14 days' pay charged thereon by the Army Committee for
the forces and garrisons,—that as not enough money has yet been
received, the War Treasurers pay the remainder, being about
10,800l., from any money in hand, and reimburse themselves from
the next moneys that come in. |
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3. Sir Thos. Vyner and Ald. Riccard to forbear to pay the
East India Company any more of the 30,000l. formerly ordered
to be paid from the 85,000l. deposited in their hands, till further
order. |
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4. The Navy business to be first considered to-morrow morning. |
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6. 1. Provision of victuals to be made for 8,000 men for the fleet,
for 6 months, for the winter guard. |
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7. 2. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider whether the navy
victualling can best be managed by contract or by commissioners. |
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8. Desborow, Montague, and Sydenham, to consider the state of
the Treasuries, and what allowance may be thence constantly
supplied to the Navy, and to report. |
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13. The petition of Capt. Ben. Gifford, governor of Landguard
Fort, referred to Commissary-Gen. Whalley and the rest of the
Committee of Officers on the reducement, to report. |
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14. The petition of the promoters, contrivers, and inventors of
the trade of framework knitting and making silk stockings, referred
to the Lord Mayor and aldermen of London, to report. [I. 76,
pp. 214–6.] |
| Aug. 2. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1, 2. Mr. Moreland's letter from Geneva to Mr. Secretary read, and
he to reply according to the sense of to-day's debate. |
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3. Approval by the Protector of 11 orders, 24 to 27 July. |
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5. The report on Major Hawes to be considered this day week. |
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6. Desborow to command the 12 militia troops in cos. Gloucester,
Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset, and Wilts, and go down to
execute the instructions. Approved 2 Aug. |
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7. To advise payment of 2,000l. on account of Council's contingencies to G. Frost. Approved 2 Aug. |
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8. Each officer of the county militia to have 6s. 8d. a day allowed
during this their attendance here. [I. 76, pp. 216–7.] |
| Aug. 3. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Kinnersley, wardrobe keeper, and Embree, surveyor, to see,
in their respective capacities, that Derby House be fitted for the
Lord Deputy of Ireland. |
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2. 3. The Admiralty Commissioners to issue their warrant to the
Ordnance Officers at the Tower to deliver to Col. Baxter (Berkstead)
lieutenant of the Tower, 12 barrels of powder, with matches, &c., to
be issued by him on warrants of Lord Lambert. |
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3. To advise that Pickering and Strickland be sent this afternoon to M. de Bordeaux, French Ambassador Extraordinary, to
receive what he has to offer, as he has requested it. Approved,
3 Aug. |
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5. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the Sparrow to be got
ready quickly, to convoy the money ordered for Scotland. |
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6. Lambert, Desborow, and Pickering to attend his Highness to
perfect what was debated to-day concerning militia forces. |
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7, 8. Out of the money weekly paid from custom and excise duty,
2,000l. to be paid towards the charges of Government, and 9,000l. for
the Navy. [I. 76, pp. 217–8.] |
| Aug. 7. |
4. Petition of Thomas Blackmore, Mayor, the Aldermen, and Common Council of Great Torrington, Devon, to the Protector, for discharge
from payment of 51l., arrears for the years 1648, 1649, and 1650, of
the rent formerly paid by their town to the King, which the sheriff
is charged to levy. Have lost much by the blowing up of the
church and houses there, beside the extraordinary charge they were
forced to by the King's army, so that their tenants cannot pay their
rents, and are 200l. in arrear. Promise to pay it cheerfully in
future. 23 signatures. With reference thereon to Council, 13 June
1655. [1 sheet.] |
| Aug. 7. |
Note of the reading of the petition in Council, but no order.
[I. 76, p. 222.] |
| Aug. 7. |
5. Petition of Edw. May, minister at Crayford, Kent, to the
Protector. David Clarkson, by order of the Committee for
Plundered Ministers, held the rectory for some time, as sequestered
for delinquency of Dr. Vane. I was presented by the undoubted
patron, and sued Clarkson, who detained it without colour of title.
Clarkson complained to the Indemnity Committee, who declared
he had no title, and referred me to law to recover my right. I was
never sequestered nor adjudged delinquent, nor am I concerned in
the late proclamation concerning ministers. I beg to be dismissed.
[2/3 page.] Annexing, |
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5. i. Note that May was presented by the Earl of Westmoreland, 28 Oct. 1643, but that the Earl was sequestered
Sept. 1643, compounded, and was discharged of sequestration, Sept. 14, 1644. |
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That from Jan. 1643–4 to May 1645, ministers were
placed by Parliament, and that Cols. Blunt and Twistleton
can testify thereon. [⅓ page.] |
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5. ii. Case of Edw. May. I was instituted in Oct. 1643 on
resignation of Dr. Vane, and though my right was
several times questioned on the ground of his delinquency,
it was made good. In Oct. 1650, Clarkson obtained the
rectory from the Committee for Plundered Ministers, and
at length the case was referred to law, and a verdict was
given for me. He claimed allowance for taxes and for
dressing hop grounds, &c., and I granted him 26l., on
which he released all interest in the rectory. |
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I was never sequestered, nor do I come within the late
proclamation. In October 1652, my wife, being in
extreme want through Clarkson's cruelty, petitioned the
Committee for Plundered Ministers for her 1/5, but was
dismissed, Clarkson declaring that I was not sequestered
nor ejected. |
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The Earl of Westmoreland has full right to present to
all rectories in his gift, and could so have done, even if
Crayford had been void by Vane's death. [1 sheet.] |
| Aug. 7. |
The petitions of Clarkson and of May, who has appeared on
summons, referred by Council to Mulgrave, Skippon, Rous, and Lisle,
to report. [I. 76, p. 222.] |
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6. Petition of the parishioners of Crayford, Kent, to the Protector, that Edw. May, their minister, who is laborious in word
and doctrine, may remain with them. Much regret his malicious
prosecution, as he preaches twice every Sabbath, is pious, sober, and
quiet, and teaches obedience to governors; he is appointed according
to law, and cannot be within the intent of the late proclamation
concerning ministers. [1 sheet. 43 signatures, 13 being by mark.] |
| Aug. 7. |
Note of the reading and passing in Council, and presenting to the
Protector, of articles of agreement between Gen. Monk and the
following persons, viz.:— |
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Sir Hugh Campbell of Cesnock, and John Shalmers of Gaitgirth,
for John Earl of Loudoun, James Lord Maitland his son, and others,
12 March 1655. |
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(1.) The Earl and his servants to come in 6 weeks to Ayr, and
give up their arms to Col. Cooper, Governor, or in his
absence to Lieut.-Col. Sawrey. |
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(2.) The Earl to give security in 5,000l. for his peaceable deportment, those who have estates and the officers to give
security, and the soldiers their engagements; also Lord
Maitland to give security in 1,000l. |
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(3.) Loudoun to depart with sword, pistols, and horses, and the
soldiers with horses, and sell them within 3 weeks, and to
have passes home or beyond seas. |
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(4.) Loudoun, his son, and servants, discharged from all sequestrations, forfeitures, &c., for anything done during the wars,
all which are already discharged and put in oblivion, and
to enjoy their estates in England and Scotland, submitting
to the common burdens. |
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(5.) The Earl and Lord to enjoy all to which they have a right
by Act of Parliament, and particularly the rights of
annuities of Teynes, or anything belonging to them by the
laws of Scotland, as they would have done before any war
between the 2 nations. |
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(6.) The Earl to be protected from all arrests for debts, for
21 days after the 6 weeks allowed for his coming in and
laying down arms. |
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(7.) The Earl and his son to have the same favour as others who
have capitulated. |
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(8.) 60l. expended in survey of their estates to be reimbursed to
the Trustees for Forfeited Estates in Scotland, before they
enter into possession. |
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(9.) These articles to be ratified by the Protector and Council, and
delivered to the Earl within 3 months. [I. 76A, pp. 126–7.] |
| Aug. 7. |
William, Earl of Lothian, Maj.-Gen. Jas. Holburne, and Lieut.Col. Duncan Campbell, on behalf of Archibald, Marquis of Lorne.
May 17, 1655. |
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(1.) Lorne and his party are to repair to the Old Church, Cardross,
within 3 weeks, and there all Lowland Scots, English, Irish,
and all others, except Highlanders, are to deliver their arms
to Col. Cooper or Lieut.-Col. Symonds, giving him 24 hours'
notice. All heads of clans with their tenants, who keep
their arms for their own defence, are to give security, by
bond or otherwise, not to disturb the peace. |
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(2.) Lorne to give good Lowland security in 5,000l. for his peaceable deportment, and his officers and vassals with estates
to give security, viz., Highland men Highland security,
and Lowland men Lowland security; the private soldiers
to give engagements under their hands. The penalty of
the officers' bonds to be 1,000l. for a colonel, 400l. a lieut.colonel, 200l. a major, 100l. a captain, 60l. a lieutenant, and
50l. a cornet or ensign. |
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(3.) Lorne to have liberty to march with horses and arms, the
officers with horses and swords, and the soldiers with horses
(except those excepted above) to their homes, and to sell their
horses in 3 weeks. All to have passes home or beyond sea
who desire it. |
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(4.) Lorne and his party to enjoy their estates without molestation, any act in the late wars notwithstanding, and to be
freed from all sequestration, fine, or forfeiture, provided
they have not killed any in cold blood, after quarter given,
nor murdered any of the country people who were not in
arms. Such as have lands in Ireland already disposed
of by Parliament, his Highness, or Council, or the Lord
Deputy and Council in Ireland, are not to claim them, but
they are to have those not disposed of, provided they submit
to public burdens. |
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(5.) Those gentlemen and commoners of Argyleshire who have not
been in arms, but were forced by Lorne and his party to give
assistance, are to be acquitted, living peaceably in future,
except as to the robbery in Argyleshire of Col. Brayne and
others with him, whose losses that part of Argyleshire is
to make good, as adjudged at a court-martial at Dumbarton.
Also the country is to satisfy the losses of the soldiers in
Maj.-Gen. Deane's time, which the Marquis of Argyle
engaged should be repaired. |
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(6.) All persons embezzling their arms and not bringing them in,
and all doing any violence to the country after 14 days
following the signing of the articles, to lose the benefit of
this capitulation, except only that they may take free
quarter till the time limited for laying down their arms. |
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(7.) Col. Wm. Brayne, Capt. Fras. Nicholls, and others of the
English army taken prisoners before or with him, to be set at
liberty. Sir Art. Forbes to be discharged from his imprisonment, and to give security in 3,000l. for his peaceable
demeanour, and an engagement under his hand not to act
against his Highness or the Commonwealth. |
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(8.) He is also to have liberty to go beyond seas with 1,000 foot,
and serve any foreign prince or state in amity approved by
the Protector, and is licensed to recruit every 3 years. |
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(9.) These articles to be ratified by the Protector and Council,
and delivered to Lord Lorne within 3 months. [I. 76A,
pp. 127–9.] |
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Both approved by the Protector, 9 Aug. [I. 76. pp. 223, 230.] |
| Aug. 7. |
7. Petition of John, Lord Balmerinoch, for himself and many
others much distressed and engaged for public debts, to the Protector. In 1638 to 1640, my father and many other noblemen and
gentlemen, from affection to the honest cause, entered into bonds
for the public, to which they were in reality but witnesses, and till
1652, the creditors got their interest and part payment from public
moneys in Scotland. But they have lately got sentence against us,
to the value of our whole estates, which they extend and appraise,
force divers of us to abandon our country and families, for preservation of our persons, and take away our rents and livelihood, to our
utter ruin. We beg you to appoint the remedy by some equal way
upon the nation, and to stay all processes of our creditors on public
debts, or on receipts for borrowed money, which some of us were
obliged to give to a third person, who got the assignations of the
principal creditors. [2/3 page.] |
| Aug. 7. |
Order thereon in Council, referring the case to the Council for
Scotland, but ordering stay of all extents, appraisements, and other
proceedings meanwhile. Approved 9 Aug. [I. 76. pp. 223–4, 230.] |
| Aug.7. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. Order that Ant. Browne have license to come to London and
stay 4 months, for dispatch of private affairs, the late proclamation
notwithstanding. Annexing, |
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8. i. Certificate by Wm. Lenthall, Master of the Rolls, that several
suits in Chancery are depending between John Browne,
Anthony, his son and heir, and Anna Yeand, widow
of London, and Mary her daughter, wife of Anthony,
which are referred to him, and cannot well be settled
except in London, and request that Anthony may come
up, as the settlement will compose unnatural suits,
and tend to the provision of 8 or 10 young children.
16 July 1655. [2/3 page.] |
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4. Order on report from the Committee of Officers for reducements, on a reference of Lieut.-Col. Rogers' accounts,—certifying
that he raised 3 companies of foot, of 31 officers and 212 soldiers, for
defence of Hereford and Ludlow garrisons, &c., which were disbanded
on the orders of 24 March; that those listed on the 7 March had
a month's pay, and others less in proportion, the charge being
308l. 16d. 0d.; also that he raised another company and troop
of horse, which were never called on duty—that he should be paid
the 308l. 16s. 0d., and that 2s. 6d. should be allowed to each trooper,
and 1s. 6d. to each foot soldier of those not called out, making in
all 329l. 12s. 0d. Annexing, |
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9. i. Report alluded to, signed by Whalley, Berkstead, and
Worsley. 19 July 1655. [1½ pages.] |
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5. Order agreeing with the report from Commissary-Gen.
Whalley and others of the Committee of Officers on the papers of
Capt. John Nicholas—that during the late rebellion he raised 183
horse and dragoons, and 591 foot, beside officers, which were continued from 14 to 22 March, and then discharged; the expense
whereof was 178l. 14s. 6d., and advising speedy payment thereof, and
something for the encouragement of the foot officers, who discharged
their own quarters and received no pay. |
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6. Lambert, Desborow, and Sydenham, to speak with the Committee of Officers concerning the grounds on which the time of
keeping up the forces enlisted by Lieut.-Col. Rogers and Capt.
Nicholas is ascertained, and to consider how the charges may be
paid. |
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7. The report on Capt. John Blackwell's petition to be considered
to-morrow. |
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8. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the Treasurers-atwar, to put on board a ship appointed by the Admiralty Commissioners, and send to Leith the 30,000l. for pay of the forces to be
reduced in Scotland, there to be issued by the said Treasurers, on
warrants from Gen. Monk, Commander-in-Chief there. |
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9. Ald. Jasper Clutterbuck, of Gloucester, to pay to Capt. Thos.
Price, of Gloucester, 132l. 7s. 3d. balance of the sum raised in the
city and county, when the Scottish army was defeated at Worcester—
250l. having been paid into the Exchequer—to be issued by Price on
directions of Pury, the mayor, and of Aldermen Clutterbuck and
Edwards, toward the charges occasioned the city by the late insurrection. |
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10. To advise that an additional commission be granted the
Admiralty Judges to try pirates, and issued at once. |
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11. 10. The persons taken in the Brest man-of-war lately brought
in, now on board the Fairfax, to be committed to the Marshalsea, except the Dutch, who are to be sent to their ambassador to do
with as he pleases. |
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12. The draft of a warrant from the Scotch Committee, for preparing a patent under the Admiralty Seal to establish an Admiralty
Court in Scotland, subordinate to that in England, read, and
agreed to. |
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14. Frost to give in an account of all moneys received for
Council's contingencies, from his last discharge till August 1, 1655,
and the Clerks of Council to examine it and report. Frost to send
in an account every month. |
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16. Order agreeing to the report of the Admiralty Commissioners
on the petition of the Lieutenant and officers of the Tower—alleging
that the warrant of the Commissioners for co. Middlesex, assessing
the petitioners, is contrary to their charters and privileges,—and
refusing to countermand the warrant, there not being sufficient
reason for their exemption. Annexing, |
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11. i. Report of the said Commissioners alluded to, that assessments have been formerly laid on the Tower and taken
off on application, but without sufficient reason. 7 Aug.
1655. [1 page.] |
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17. 12. The report from the Admiralty Committee, that the
victualling of the navy will best be managed by Commissioners, and
that it is time to have it attended to, agreed with, and referred back
to the same Committee, to consider if Capt. Alderne, Major Bourne,
and Mr. Willoughby, are fit for Commissioners; also to draw up
the necessary articles and instructions, consider salaries, and report. |
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18. Order—on report from the Committee of Officers that a great
quantity of arms and ammunition, whereof a list is given, remains
at Newcastle—that they be removed to the Tower, and that Wm.
Johnson, mayor, Capt. Thos. Lilburne, Capt. Ogle, Ald. Dawson, Ald.
Bonner, and Wm. Taylor, see them safely transported and delivered
to the Ordnance Officers; a duplicate of the particulars to be sent
in to Council, and Wm. Taylor to take care thereof. |
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21. A report from the Committee on the Lyme Regis petition, concerning allowance for repair and enlargement of the Cob (?) there, read. |
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22. The supply of money for naval affairs to be considered tomorrow, and the Treasury Commissioners who are members of
Council to be present. |
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24. The Committee appointed 31 July last to receive applications
about the disposal of arms, &c., in reduced garrisons, to enquire into
the public stores remaining in garrisons and not in use, so as to preserve them from embezzlement, and to advise their disposal for
public use. [I. 76. pp. 219–224.] |
Aug. 7.
Gray's Inn. |
13. T. Lamplugh to Williamson. Do not quarrel with my former
inscription; it may advance you to a pulpit. Bartholomew fair is
near. Hang out a flag, gather pence, perform feats of sleight
of hand. I will procure a booth, and blaze your fame abroad.
Your friend, Tom Stalker, will be there to try once more the
operation of your magical powder. Ask Mr. Cartwright to send me
the book. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 8. |
14. Jer. Bankes to Williamson. I am glad you have found out
such a rare medicine as small beer. Private affairs. [1½ pages.] |
Aug. 8.
Prize Office, London. |
15. Commissioners for Prize Goods to the Protector and Council.
We sold several goods at Yarmouth, Portsmouth, Plymouth, &c.,
including a large quantity of tobacco, for part of which Abr. Clerk,
merchant of London, accepted 2 bills of exchange for 3,540l.; but
he failing in payment, we sued him at common law, before Lord
Chief Justice Rolle, and were nonsuited, on plea that the bills were
payable to us as Commissioners for Prize Goods, and the Court
would not recognize us under that name, though we produced the
resolutions of Parliament of 8 March 1652–3, constituting us Commissioners, and the orders of his Highness and Council recognizing
us as such. We find that the Admiralty Court will put an end to
suits upon such bills, without the aid of the common law, and
therefore desire that in future, all bills relating to prize goods may
be tried in the Admiralty Court, where we are acknowledged, and
we shall be able to recover the above and other great sums due to
the State, if the Admiralty Judges may be empowered to hold pleas
concerning bills of exchange for debts due to the State. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 9. |
16. Petition of the 29 merchants of the Intercourse residing in
London to the Protector. On 9 April 1655, we complained of our
many grievances and burdens, and you referred us to your Council,
on whom we have often waited for an answer, but their weighty
business prevents. |
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By orders of 28 Feb. and 31 Aug. 1654, you granted that we
should not be charged with the quartering of soldiers, and yet the
Army Committee have ordered the Lieutenant of the Tower to
quarter soldiers on us forthwith. |
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We pray that our former petition may be reviewed, and our complaints soon redressed, and that the said order for quartering soldiers
may be revoked. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 9. |
Order thereon in Council that the quartering of soldiers upon them
be recalled till their case is settled. [I. 76, pp. 227–8.] |
| Aug. 9. |
17. Petition of Anne, Countess of Lauderdale, to the Protector, for
part of her husband's late estate in Scotland, not yet disposed of,
that she may have whereon to live. Her condition is exceeding sad,
losing all means of subsistence, and the comforts of this life, by her
husband being sent away to Portland castle. With reference, signed
by the Protector, to Council. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 9. |
Order thereon in Council that, besides the lands value 300l. a
year, settled on her by the Act of Grace from her husband's estates,
she have 200l. a year out of the residue undisposed of, if so much
arise therefrom, and the Commissioners at Leith are to see it paid.
[I. 76, p. 225. See Aug. 24 infra.] |
| Aug. 9. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. This clause to be added to the order of last Tuesday, referring
Lord Balmarinoch's petition to the remedy of the Scotch Council;
"and in the meantime, till the Scotch Council shall give order therein,
all proceedings on the sentences, &c., at the suit of creditors shall be
forborne." Approved 9 Aug. |
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3, 4. To advise payment to John Blackwell, jun., and Rich.
Deane, present War Treasurers, of 4,000l. on account, to pay the forces
in England and Wales to be reduced according to the establishment, and the Army Committee to order the War Treasurers to pay
therefrom all arrears to officers and soldiers to be reduced. Approved
9 Aug. |
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5. The Scotch Committee to consider fit mottoes for the Scotch
Seals, and report. |
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6–8. The clerk of the Scotch Council to receive 300l. a year, and
the assistant clerk 200l., to be paid out of the revenue of Scotland, but neither to receive any fees beside their salary. |
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10. Col. Kelsey to command the Militia in cos. Kent and Surrey. |
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Col. Goffe in cos. Sussex, Bedford, and Southampton. |
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Maj. Butler in cos. Rutland, Huntingdon, Northampton, and
Berkshire. |
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Com.-Gen. Whalley in cos. Lincoln, Nottingham, Stafford, Leicester,
and Warwick. |
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Col. Bury in North and South Wales, Hereford, and Salop. |
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Lord Lambert in cos. York, Lancaster, Durham, Westmoreland,
Cumberland, and Northumberland. |
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Gen. Desborow in cos. Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wilts,
and Gloucester. |
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The Lord Deputy of Ireland in cos. Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex,
Hertford, Cambridge, Isle of Ely, Oxford, and Bucks. |
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Col. Worsley in cos. Derby, Chester, and Worcester. |
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Maj.-Gen. Skippon in Middlesex and London. |
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Approved 9 Aug. |
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11. Sir T. Vyner and Ald. Riccard to pay into the Exchequer
50,000l. of the 85,000l. received from the Dutch Ambassador. |
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12. 18. The report from Dr. Godolphin, an Admiralty Judge,
about the ship Report, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners.
Annexing, |
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18. i. Report alluded to. The affidavits are contradictory,
those from the Report alleging that the accident which
befel her was through the carelessness of Capt. Edm.
Curtis, of the Ruby, and those from the Ruby attributing
it to misapprehension and the unwieldiness of the Report.
In such case of casualty, the loss ought to be equally
divided. [3 pages.] |
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13, 14. The Governor of Berwick to discharge Losileur, captain
of a foot company there, and put Capt. Jos. Simpson in his place.
The way in which it is to be done referred to Lord Lambert. |
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15. The Muster-master general being allowed 14 deputies, viz.,
1 at 8s. and 13 at 5s. a day, a 15th is added at 5s. a day. |
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16. The late deputy governor and surgeon for Portsmouth garrison
to be continued and put in the army establishment, and to have 4s.
a day each allowed them. |
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19. The Committee who brought in the establishment to speak
with the Army Committee about taking off the charge of the agents
in the country for the monthly assessment, on the paper now offered,
and to report. |
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20. Several matters represented by Gen. Monk in his letters of
July 20 and August 2, about the army establishment, referred to the
Committee who brought it in, to report. |
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21. The report on Maj. Hawes' case postponed to this day
week. |
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22. Order on report from the Admiralty Commissioners that
25,000 pieces of 8 are to be sent in specie to Gen. Blake for the
fleet, that the Customs' Commissioners permit them to pass free
of duty. |
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23. Order on report on the petition of Sam. Blakesly [see 31
July 1655] that 12l. be allowed him out of the army's contingencies, towards his sufferings and expenses, by his readiness to
serve the State. Annexing, |
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19. i. Report by Whalley and Goffe, alluded to. [½ page.] |
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24. The report on Capt. Blackwell's petition postponed till tomorrow. |
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26. Order that—as on 21 June 1654 Wm. Lockhart, jun., and
other trustees for settling the estates of excepted persons in Scotland
were to settle lands value 120l. a year on Joachim Hane, reserving a
yearly rent of 5l.; and as on 21 July 1654, an Ordinance was passed
allowing the trustees to grant money instead of lands to those who
wished it, and as Hane petitioned to resign the lands after he had
held them a year in lieu of money—the proposal cannot be
accepted, as the lands were assigned, but they must be reconveyed
to him, only he is to be recompensed for the profits received during
the resignation. |
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28. Approval by the Protector of 4 orders, 20 July to 9 Aug.
[I. 76, pp. 225–290.] |
| Aug. 10. |
20. Petition of James, Earl of Calendar, to the Protector. I have
been 6 months prisoner in Burnt Island Castle and Edinburgh, and
now 10 months prisoner on bond, without maintenance, or the use
of my household stuff or evidences, so that my condition is too hard
to express. I was never prisoner-of-war, and I never violated the
passes given me by Gen. Monk in 1651, or by Col. Lilburne. I
never corresponded with those lately in arms, nor acceded to their
courses, and can find security for peaceable living. My estate was
never sequestered, nor was there ground therefor, and so I differ
from prisoners-of war, and fined and forfeited persons. I beg restoration to liberty and to my estate, to prevent the irreparable
inconvenience of growing debt. With reference thereon to Council,
26 July 1655. [1 sheet.] Annexing, |
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20. i. Information of the Earl addressed to Lord Lambert.
Came to Scotland Feb. 1651; had Monk's pass Nov. 1651;
was not sequestered till 1654. Wishes that his lady may
enjoy the jointure, and ⅓ left her by her first husband,
[Alexander, Earl of Dumfernline] that no legal proceedings may be had against him till heard in Council,
and that he may attend without forfeiting his bond to
Monk to return to Scotland by the 26th. [1 page.] |
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20. ii. Note that he came to Scotland Feb. 1651, and had the pass
in Nov. 1651. Addressed to Jessop. [Scrap.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Reference thereon in Council to Lord Lambert and the Lord
Chamberlain, to report. [I. 76, p. 230.] |
| Aug. 10. |
21. Petition of John Norbury, for the freeholders and wellaffected, to the Protector. By the laws of England, every freeholder
holds his land of a superior, to whom he owes homage and pays
rent, and who defends and protects him. The late King forfeited
his headship by warring against his people, and there is no legal
engagement from them to you or you to them, so that either party
may desert the other. Therefore we wish to establish you in the
power held by the late King, the rather that there are many
dangerous plots, not only by Charles Stuart and his party, but by
others who consider the legislative power lost, because it was granted
by the late instrument to you and your Council till the meeting of
Parliament; but Parliament having met, they say your power is
ended, and wish for an ecclesiastical fifth monarchy. But history
proves ecclesiastical power to be tyranny, and now a suit for tithes
refused will cost 30 or 40 times their value. |
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Also many persons are illegally imprisoned for debt by a capias
without previous summons, and left to perish for want of bail, whilst
gentlemen live plentifully in prison. Also many are sent for to
Westminster on false summons, for 5s. or 10s., and pay money rather
than bear the charge of the journey and suit. |
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Your power is at present too short to help the oppressed, and yet
you are under an oath, as our chief magistrate, to defend us. You
ought to have the legal homage which is obstructed by the late
instrument for government, declaring you Protector for life only. |
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We beg that you will appoint persons who shall— |
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1. Suppress arbitrary power or ecclesiastical censures. |
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2, 3. Prevent the imprisonment of any till summoned, according
to the ancient course of law, by any bill of Middlesex,
latitat, capias, quo minus, &c. |
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4. Take care that the true cause of action, or the debt be
expressed in the summons, and that it be returnable in the
Upper Bench or Exchequer, as well as in the Common Pleas. |
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5. See that gentlemen be proceeded against in the same
manner as tradesmen, and liberate those who deliver up
all their estates to their creditors, and give bond to pay the
remainder when able. |
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6. When prisoners will not discover their estates, see that they
be sent to workhouses to work for payment of their debts. |
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To empower you to do all this, we take you as our chief magistrate in place of the late King; and till a Parliament be called, we
authorize you to execute the power, and promise by writing to
pay you rents, and do homage to you and your heirs and successors,
so that we be not liable to wardship. We desire that Commissioners
be sent into all counties to take our recognitions, and certify them
into the Exchequer, and that then you will defend us from delinquents and others. Also that qualified freeholders only be capable of
choosing or serving as burgesses in Parliament, and as jurors at sessions
or assizes. We also beg that you will call a Parliament to establish
reformations, ease taxes, and find other ways of raising money for
the army, &c. [1 broadsheet, printed.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Order thereon that John Norbury be summoned to attend Council
on Tuesday, that meantime he be spoken with to stop proceedings
on his petition, and that the said printed paper be suppressed.
[I. 76, pp. 231–2.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Thos. Simons, medal maker to his Highness, to prepare a medal
and chain for Maj. Redman, according to an order of Aug. 1. |
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3. The petition of the Earl of Hartfell referred to Lambert and
the Lord Chamberlain. |
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5. The instructions for Major-Generals of the Militia in their respective counties read, amended, one instruction added, and agreed to. |
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8. The 30,000l. ordered to be shipped to Scotland to be stayed,
and the money consigned by a bill of Exchange. |
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9. 22. The Excise Commissioners to recommend a person fit to
send to Scotland to settle the excise there. |
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10. 23. Order—on report from the Committee on Gen. Monk's
letters—that the following alterations be made in the establishment
in Scotland:— |
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Maj.-Gen. Morgan to have 10s. a day. |
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The Commander-in-chief to have a clerk at 5s. a day. |
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Of the train of 100 horse for England and Scotland, there shall
be only 3 teams in England consisting of 18 horse. |
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Of the marshal-general's men allowed, there shall be 6 for
Scotland, and the rest of the marshal's men's business supplied
by the messengers of Council there. |
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800l. a month to be allowed for repair of garrisons and other
contingencies in Scotland. |
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The garrison of Cromarty to be reduced, and that of Sinclair, in
Caithness continued, with like pay for a governor, and
allowance for fire and candles as was allowed to Cromarty. |
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The pay for the Governor of the Orkney Islands to be reduced
to 3s. a day. |
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The pay for governor, fire, and candles, for Dundee garrison to
be reduced, and the place disgarrisoned. |
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The Committee who brought in the establishment to consider
how, by further entrenchment or other ways, the army may
be supplied with money. |
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Trapham to be continued as his Highness's surgeon, and have
8s. a day allowed him and his mates, to be added to the
establishment. |
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14. Order,—as 308l. 16s. 0d. appears by the certificate of the
committee of officers for reducements, to have been disbursed by
Col. Wroth Rogers,—that the moneys in the hands of John Birch
and 5 others of co. Hereford, raised when the Scotch army was
defeated at Worcester, be paid to Rogers, towards satisfaction of his
debt. |
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15. Order, on a certificate from the Trustees for sale of Forest
Lands,—desiring that all moneys to be paid to their workmen for
fitting offices, &c., may be paid to Geo. Hooper, their messenger, to
be by them distributed;—that his name be inserted in the order
of May 24 last for that purpose. [I. 76, pp. 230–2.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Pres. Lawrence to Lieut.-Col. John Mayor, Governor of Berwick.
Understanding that Capt. Jo. Simpson's company being removed from
Berwick garrison to Tynemouth, and Capt. Losileur's company left
in its place, Capt. Simpson's company is disbanded instead of
Losileur's by mistake, it is thought fit to let you know it, and order
you, on Simpson's return to Berwick, to disband Losileur's company,
sending to Tynemouth as many as will complete that establishment
to 50 centinels. [I. 76, p. 232.] |
| Aug. 10. |
24. Capt. Thos. Alderne to the Admiralty Commissioners. I have
considered how the victualling may be carried on by commission,
and propose, in case it be resolved to make a particular office
thereof, that the affair be ordered in the several ports by the
following persons:— |
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In the Port of London, by a commissioner, and his clerk, a purveyor,
a clerk of the check and his clerk, an accountant-general, a cashier,
a storekeeper and his assistant, and a messenger, who also may be a
hoy-taker. The care of this office to be the general providing of all
manner of victuals for the navy, the issuing thereof, and accounting
with all stewards and others in reference to the expense; the
appointing of all officers, with their salaries, and what else shall be
found needful. |
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The commissioner, as principal, to have the care of making all
contracts, of correspondence, issues, accounts, cash, &c.; the passing of
all expenses at sea, with the nomination of all officers, both on land
and sea, that concern this employment, except the accountant-general
and the cashier. The purveyor to assist in making all contracts in
the several ports for provisions, to assist the commissioner, and to
be so concerned therein as, in case of mortality or otherwise, to carry
on the further management. |
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The check, with the clerk of the issues, to direct all issues to
ships in the Port of London, and to receive all stewards' accounts,
examining them so far as to prepare them for the commissioner's
passing; to collect all receipts referring to issues in ports, and to
procure an account thereof for the Navy Commissioners, in order to
their examination and passing. |
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The accountant-general, by direction of the commissioner when
present, and in his absence of the purveyor, to keep fairly entered
all things that concern the whole action of victualling, both in the
Port of London and all other ports, so as to charge each person and
provision, and to discharge them as shall be requisite, so that a true
balance of the whole may be constantly taken. |
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The cashier to receive and pay all money upon orders and warrants
in writing; and what he receives to be paid by order of the Navy
Commissioners, by way of imprest, and charged upon the commissioner until an account be passed, and the same adjusted with the
Navy Commissioners, who are thereupon to pass an entire bill for
the discharge of such imprests. |
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The clerk to attend to business and correspondence. |
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The storekeeper and his assistant to receive and preserve all
provisions, and issue them by directions of the commissioner, who
must, every 6 months, pass an account of issues, and every 12
months an entire account of the preceding year's action. The
purveyor, in case of the Commissioner's mortality, to be obliged to do
the like, and his vouchers to be warrants for providing and issuing
provisions, with such receipts as shall be taken for provisions
delivered out by him. |
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The cashier to be appointed by the State, and security given for
his true performance to the Protector, and the accountant-general
the like; both to be obliged to follow the directions of the commissioner or purveyor. The commissioner aforesaid to carry on
the employment by deputation or contract in some ports. |
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The affairs in Portsmouth to be carried on by two agents; one
for making contracts for provisions and receiving money, another
to be clerk of the stores, and to issue out the same. At Plymouth
the like, if the action be equal to that at Portsmouth. At Dover
one agent will be sufficient. Harwich, Leith, Kinsale, and Milford
to be managed by particular contracts, unless the employment
will discharge the salary of an agent in each. The petty warrant
at London, Chatham, and Portsmouth to be managed by particular
contracts. |
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If you judge it better to make a conjunction of this employment
with the rest of the navy's action, some of these officers may be
spared, provided the general action of the navy be so modelled as
that there might be a conjunction of accounts, and a due regulation
therein. However, for the present, if the whole cannot be so readily
methodized, yet having laid a foundation in the particulars proposed, the rest may hereafter be brought into the same channel.
[3 pages.] |
Aug. 10/20.
Cologne. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Jos. Jane. I could not write, being very
sick some days, but by God's mercy, and Dr. Fraser's excellent
skill and care, I am much better than I was before I fell ill, and
expect to be better this 7 years for this fit of sickness, though I am
lean and yellowish. |
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I have seen the French relation, printed at Brussels, of the repulse
of Cromwell's fleet from Hispaniola; I believe the loss of the English
there to have been very great, and am persuaded the fleet is on its
way homewards; when it arrives, we shall see notable doings.
I should be glad to hear that Blake had failed of intercepting the
plate fleet, which I wish may come safe to Cadiz, and then the more
insolent Blake's deportment towards the Spaniards shall be the
better. |
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I am not credulous that Cromwell will yet close with France so
soon as some imagine, whereby to despair the Spaniard, whom he
finds already too low to cope with the French, but the villain may
yet give my Don hopes of a reconciliation, to amuse him to his
further ruin. |
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We hear that the Swedish King prevails against Poland, and
designs to make himself master of the Baltic Sea, unless the States
prevent, and that Cromwell countenances him underhand, to divert
those forces from looking towards England. |
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I am glad the States have granted the Queen [of Bohemia] 1,000
guilders a month for subsistence. Tell me particulars of the concession, and by whom it was wrought. When does the old dowager
come to the Hague ? |
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Excuse me to Mr. Somerdike for not writing. What has become
of Beverning? Is there a resident ambassador to come from England
to the States? I am sorry that I cannot get a house or any
convenient lodging here for my wife. [2⅓ pages. Holland correspondence.] |
| Aug. 14. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Joanna Saville, referred by his Highness to
Council, referred to the Treasury Commissioners, to receive her
discoveries, and make such allowance to her as his Highness
appointed by his answer to the petition. |
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2. John Norbury, attending Council according to the summons of
last Friday, was called in, and being shown a paper read on Friday
and again to-day, called, "The humble petition of freeholders and
other well affected," &c., was asked if he penned and dispersed it. He
confessed that he penned it as a lawyer for his clients, for whom
he was of counsel in several particulars mentioned in the petition,
and that by their directions he had it printed, and delivered some
to a solicitor to give his clients; but as he learned that it was ill
resented, he detained the rest. His Highness sharply reproved him
for divers passages in the petition against Government, and commanded him to proceed no further, and to call in all the papers he
could, and deliver those he has undistributed to Council, to have the
press broken, and to discourage those employed to distribute copies. |
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4. The Army Committee to issue their warrant for sending the
30,000l. to Scotland, the order of 10 Aug. notwithstanding. |
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5. The Treasury Commissioners to order the auditing the accounts
of Mr. Embree, and to report thereon, which being done, 1,000l. is
to be added for repairs at Whitehall and Hampton Court, after
which no further repairs shall be at the public charge, but paid out
of the moneys for his Highness's family and expenses. |
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6. 25. Order on report from the Admiralty Commissioners on the
order of 7 Aug., to consider of Capt. Thos. Alderne's fitness to be
Navy Victualler, &c.,—certifying that as the directive power for
victualling the fleet is lodged in them, and the work of the
victualler will be chiefly executive, they think it will be best
transacted by one person, with fitting subordinates, to be approved
by themselves, and they think Alderne a fit person therefor, to be
commissioned under the Great Seal, and pursue instructions annexed
to their report; and as the action will require his whole time and
much circumspection, and as he has to give in accounts of the
whole, they think his salary should be 500l. a year—that the report
and instructions be agreed to, and a commission under the Great
Seal issued accordingly. Annexing, |
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i. Instructions to be inserted in the Patent to the Navy
Victualler,— |
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(1.) To receive from the late victuallers by inventory all
victuals, clapboards, staves, iron hoops, biscuit-bags, &c.,
which are serviceable. |
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(2.) To provide wholesome victuals, both for sea and in
harbour, lodging them in the State's stores till issued,
and obey the directions of the Protector and Council, or
the Admiralty Commissioners. |
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(3.) To receive money on warrants from the Navy
Commissioners to the Navy Treasurer, and issue it only
for provisions and needful salaries and charges. |
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(4.) To issue provisions on warrants from the Protector and Council, the Admiralty Commissioners, Navy
Commissioners, Army Committee, and Generals at sea,
taking receipts and indents therefor. |
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(5.) To keep perfect accounts of all contracts, issues,
and expenses, and produce them ½ yearly to the Navy
Commissioners, who are to examine them upon vouchers,
and charge them on the Navy Treasurer in one entire
bill, for discharge of imprests or debts arising in the
preceding management. |
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(6.) To account for all provisions at sea and in
harbour with the persons employed, receive remains, and
draw perfect accounts of each ship's expenditure; to do
which, he is to have access to the sea books, and to examine
any persons concerned. |
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(7.) To employ needful officers at fit salaries, with
consent of the Admiralty Commissioners. |
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(8.) To keep a general oversight of all employed, that
the service may content the seamen, and to do what is
directed by the Protector and Council and Admiralty
Commissioners for the advantage of the service. |
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(9.) To take all the State's brewhouses, bakehouses, mills,
storehouses, &c., at Tower Hill, Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, and Kinsale, which have been used for 20 years
for Navy victualling, use them for storehouses and agents'
lodgings, rent out on the State's account any not employed, and not to build, repair, or alienate any without
consent of the Admiralty Commissioners. |
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(10.) To take up any ships, hoys, or lighters, carts,
or carriages, mariners, bakers, coopers, or labourers
needful for the service, paying them the wages given by
merchants. He is to settle this affair and employment
with the respective officers at the State's house, Tower Hill;
and all books of accounts and papers concerning it are to
be kept there. [I. 76A, pp. 91–4.] |
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7. The Treasury Commissioners to direct the auditing of the
accounts of the Prize Commissioners, and see it done. [I. 76, pp.
233–4.] |
| Aug. 15. |
26. Petition of Chris. Riddell, alias Roshe, jeweller, to the Protector. Being a German, and brought up a Protestant, the troubles
in my own country preventing the exercise of my religion or trade,
I came here 13 years ago, and have lived peaceably, and married
Elizabeth, daughter of Mich. Pudsey, of Ellisfield, co. Oxon, and
have 3 children, who might, on their mother's death, inherit part of
their grandfather's estate, if I were naturalized. I begged this
before, but Council referred me to Parliament, which was dissolved
before my petition was answered. I beg a free denizenship.
[1 page.] Annexing, |
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26. i. Like petition, urging that long before the dissolution of
the late Parliament, his Highness and Council took into
protection aliens who had fled to London for liberty of
conscience. [1 page.] |
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26. ii. Certificate of Edw. Sparke, minister, Rich. Tingle, and
Edw. Mutton, churchwardens, Wm. Cranfield, clerk, and
3 inhabitants of James' parish, Clerkenwell, in favour of
Riddell, born at Zwyckaw, near Leipsic, Saxony, who has
lived in the parish 8 years. 12 Jan. 1654–5. 7 signatures.
[1 page.] |
| Aug. 15. |
Note of the reading of the petition in Council, 10 June, and order,
15 Aug., for a patent for his free denization. [I. 76. pp. 132, 235.] |
| Aug. 15. |
27. Petition of Capt. Rich. Pechell to the Protector. The late
Major Bethel made me his executor, and directed me to dispose of
his arrears to pay debts contracted for horses to serve the late
Parliament, and for legacies, all yet unpaid, because I have received
nothing. I served under the Major several years in your own
regiment, received 17 wounds, and lost part of my right hand. I
am now reduced from the governorship of Yarmouth Castle, which
was my main support. The Major owes me 607l. 18s. 6d.; I beg
payment of the arrears, that I may pay the debts, and bring up my
poor children. With speedy reference to Council, 1 Aug. 1655.
[1 page.] |
| Aug. 15. |
28. Reference thereon to the members of Council who are
Treasury Commissioners, and to Major-Gen. Skippon, to report.
[½ page. Also, I. 76, p. 236.] |
| Aug. 15. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of James Earl of Home, James Earl of Hartfell,
Sir Rob. Douglas of Blackenston, and other nobles and gentles
of Scotland, referred to Lambert and Pickering, to report. |
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2. That of Rob. Twistleton and Evan Winstanley referred to
Wolsley, Rous, and Strickland. |
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5. Two religious Frenchmen, lately brought to Plymouth by an
English frigate, to be released, and have liberty to leave England, at
the request of the French Ambassador. |
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8. The petition of the Committee for clearing claims for forfeited
lands in Ireland, referred by the Protector to Council, referred to
Wolsley, Sydenham, and Lisle, to report. |
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9. Order on report from the Committee on the petition touching
Colchester—that some articles have been presented to the Committee, for which, not being in their reference, they pray direction—
that the same Committee consider the fittest way to put Mr.
Barrington's business, and report. |
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12. Order on report of the Treasury Commissioners on the
petition of Mary, Robert, and Eliz. Jermyn [see 2 March 1655]—that
the patent to Henry and Thos. Jermyn, of the Registrar's Office in
Chancery, became void because no one attended to execute the place,
and therefore a new patent was granted; that execution by deputies
is taken away, and the fees so reduced as to be but competent for the
4 registrars who are to attend, the extra fees being formerly received
by persons uncapable to execute the office, and therefore that no
alteration can be made without breach of Ordinance—that Council
does not see fit to do anything therein. [I. 76, pp. 234–7.]
Annexing, |
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29. i. Report of the Treasury Commissioners, stating in detail
the right of Lady Jermyn and her children to the office,
but they lose their right by the Ordinance against its
execution by deputy; yet it would be an act of equity
if they were ordered a subsistence therefrom for life.
26 June 1655. [3 pages.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
Pres. Lawrence to the Corporation of Southampton. His Highness
and Council, having considered the misdemeanour of Wm. Higgins,
mayor, Wm. Stanley, alderman, and Edw. Downer, late high-sheriff,
resolve that they be discharged from their offices, and desire you
therefore carefully to choose men of piety, integrity, and well-affected
to the present Government to fill their places. [I. 76, p. 233.] |
| Aug. 15. |
30. J. Edes to Williamson. Offers of service. We want a
sight of your Act here. There are great preparations for the feast,
and enough is said of the music to raise expectancy to the highest
pitch. Please to forward me my letters. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Orders by the Protector for the postal service in England, Scotland,
and Ireland:— |
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For the Packet. |
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(1.) No packets or letters to be sent express unless directed for
our special affairs, and subscribed by or addressed to us, the
President of Council, Major-General of the Army, Treasury
Commissioners, Principal Secretary of State, Admiralty
Commissioners, Generals of the Fleet, Army Committee, or
ambassadors or agents beyond the seas. |
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(2.) Letters and packets so directed to be carried by post from
stage to stage only, being dated and signed by the writer
or sender, and to run 7 miles an hour from 1 April to
30 Sept., and 5 miles the rest of the year. |
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(3.) That the expedition of the service may appear, every post is
to keep a book, and enter the day and hour when packets
are brought to him; to have 2 leather bags lined with
cotton to carry the packets in, and to sound a horn when
he meets company, and 4 times a mile. |
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(4.) They are to have all former favours and immunities, viz.,
freedom from impress, and from personal attendance at
assizes, sessions, and inquests. |
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(5.) They are to carry the mails to and from London 3 times a
a week without charge, have a good horse ready saddled
against the hour the mail shall come in, and not detain it
more than ½ an hour, entering on a label annexed to the
mail the hour, their name, and the name of the stage. |
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(6.) Every post is to deliver all letters in the country at or near
his stage, sent him by the principal ministers of the letter
office, and receive port according to the tax on the letters,
except such as are marked post paid, accounting for the
moneys every 3 months, and returning to London letters
brought to them in the country. |
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(7.) Every postmaster is to keep a large ledger, and to enter our
packets, with the name of the post who brought them, the
month, day and hour, of their arrival, and to whom directed.
The time of the receipt to be also entered on a label fastened
to the packet, and not on the packet or letter, as before. |
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To ensure security and expedition, our chief Secretary
of State is to have charge of the postage and carriage
of all letters and packets, both foreign and inland, to
and from all places in England, Scotland, and Ireland,
unless sent by common known carriers, or by messengers
on purpose, or by servants or friends, or by ships not being
packet boats for letters. All such packet boats are forbidden, and to be suppressed unless employed or authorized
by him. |
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Orders for through posts. |
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(1.) The service of the packets, and the horsing of through posts,
and persons riding post with horn or guide, is to be
performed by the standing posts, who are to keep a sufficient number of saddled post horses, and none others to
horse any without their consent. If, on the arrival of
ambassadors or other occasion, men riding post, that is with
horn or guide, come in such numbers that the provision
does not suffice, the constables, with aid of the chief
magistrate, on requisition in our name, are to supply the
post with hired horses. |
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(2.) All strangers riding with horse and guide alone, or with one
of our posts, for the Low Countries, France, &c., all ambassadors on their princes' affairs, and others riding with
horse or guide, are to change horses only at the post house,
paying 3d. a mile, beside the guide groat. |
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(3.) None are to take horses without first paying the hire, nor to
ride them further than the next stage, nor charge them
with any burden more than 30 lbs. (beside the rider) without consent of the postmaster. On a complaint of disobedience, the party is to be stayed by the magistrate till
payment is made or security given; if further punishment
is needed, our Secretary is to send for the parties to answer
their contempt. |
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(4.) All are required to obey these, and any further directions of
our Secretary for ordering posts. Approved 17 Aug. [I. 76A,
pp. 94–8; I. 76, pp. 237, 244.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Form of a certificate to be used by justices of peace in England
and Wales, in case of Popish recusants refusing to take the oath of
abjuration, or neglecting to appear to take it. |
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We, being two justices of peace of co. Bucks, certify to the Barons'
Court of Exchequer, that the persons in the schedule annexed, being
summoned by us, on the proclamation of 26 April 1655, to take the
oath of abjuration, as being suspected to be Popishly affected, refused
to take it. |
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We also certify that the persons in another schedule refused or
neglected to attend us, being legally required. With forms of both
schedules, which are to be written on parchment, sent up sealed to
the barons, and delivered on oath that they were received from the
justices who signed them. Approved 3 Sept. [I. 76A, pp. 105–6;
I. 76, pp. 237, 264.] |
| Aug. 16. |
31, 32. Petition of John Whicker and other owners of the Gilliflower, to the Protector. In 1644, when Pembrokeshire was almost
lost to Parliament for want of money, arms, and munition, from
their good affection, and at request of the County Commissioners,
they furnished the public with money and goods from their ship,
value 557l. 12s. 8d., and have a receipt therefor. The said Commissioners then took up the ship at 150l. a month for 4 months, to
guard the port and town, and land men and ordnance, making the
entire claim 1,157l. 12s. 8d. |
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The late Committee of Parliament voted them the 557l. 12s. 8d.,
and promised to report their claim for freight, with interest, to
Parliament; but the report was never made, justice is delayed, and
they have scarcely anything to maintain their wives and children. Beg
the 1,157l. 12s. 8d. with interest. With reference thereon to Council,
1 May 1654. [2 copies, 1 sheet each. Also I. 92, No. 61.] Annexing, |
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32. i. Order in Parliament that Sir Rich. Phillipps, John
Langhorne, Art. Owen, Roger Lort, Lewis Barlow, Capt.
Rich. Swanley, and Capt. Smith be added to the Commissioners for cos. Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan,
and Thos. Wogan, David Morgan, and John Lloyd put
out, having turned to them that are in actual war against
Parliament. 14 Aug. 1644. Endorsed "John Whicker."
[¾ page. Printed in Lords' Journals, vi., 670.] |
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32. ii. Bill of goods, viz., iron, cloth, canvas, &c., delivered by Ralph
Gosnold, on account of Capt. Rich. Crandley and John
Whicker, merchant, to the County Commissioners of Pembroke, for relief of the Parliament's garrison, for which
goods they are to receive 1,500 bushels of good wheat, at
3s. a bushel. Value of goods 557l. 12s. 8d.; demurrage
of ship, 600l. 10 Oct. 1644. [1 page.] |
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32. iii. Order in the Derby House Committee, that the petition of
Capt. Rich. Crandley and others, about provisions delivered
for Pembrokeshire, and for Youghall in Ireland, be
specially commended to the Committee of the House of
Commons for Petitions. 4 Oct. 1645. [½ page.] |
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32. iv. Orders of the Committee of the said House for Petitions
for payment, 20 and 27 Jan., and 10 Feb. 1645–6; also
order for their payment from delinquents' estates, to be
discovered by them within a month. [1¼ pages.] |
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32. v. Certificate by the County Commissioners, Phillipps, Swanley, Lort, and John Eliot, of their purchase of the said
goods, for which corn was to be delivered; but the enemy
soon after forced their way into the county, and did much
spoil, and drove the Parliament's forces into Pembroke
and Tenby garrisons, whereby the Committee were unable
to perform their contract for delivery of the corn, and the
ship had to remain on demurrage from 3 Jan. to 26 April
1645, at the cost of 580l. 15s. 0d. of which they recommend payment, as the goods enabled them to expel the
enemy from that county, to which the ship and men gave
assistance. 26 Jan. 1645–6. [¾ page.] |
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32. vi. Order in Parliament, referring Mr. Whicker's business to
the Navy Committee, to report what should be given him.
19 Feb. 1650–1. [2/3 page. Printed Com. Journals, vi. 536.] |
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32. vii. Report by the said Commissioners thereon, that goods,
value 557l. 12s. 8d., were taken up by the County Commissioners from the said ship. 11 July 1651. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Order in Council that the said petition be forthwith dismissed.
[I. 75, p. 240.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Notes of petitions, all in I. 92, referred in 1654 to the Committee
for Petitions, of their reports, and of Orders in Council on most of
the cases, all in I. 76, viz.:— |
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Peter Van Latham and Jos. Lee, that their claim to the ship Treveer
of Treveer may be admitted; it was sentenced in the Admiralty
Court before they had notice. Referred to the Admiralty Judges and
Dr. Walker, to state the fact, and report. [No. 12, p. 238.] |
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Divers shipowners, for payment of arrears of freight due for
employment in the service since 1642; reported as not proper for
Council, but to be left to Parliament, part of the debt being already
paid. Dismissed. [No. 14, p. 238.] |
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Officers and soldiers, late under Major Thos. Shilborne, and Capt.
Deverell, for arrears of their pay, on certificates and reports of Capt.
Falconbridge and Rich. Sherwin. Referred to the Commissioners for
Soldiers' Accounts at Worcester House, to examine the vouchers on
their accounts, and report. [No. 15, p. 238.] |
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Mrs. Burton, for 200l., part of her Public Faith debt, as ordered by
Parliament. Her husband mortgaged her jointure to raise a troop,
and was slain in the service. Dismissed. [No. 16.] |
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Dr. Godfrey Goodman, late Bishop of Gloucester, for some allowance for maintenance. Referred to the Treasury Commissioners, to
report. [No. 17, p. 239.] |
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John Worsopp and Ant. Thomas, for 100 purchasers and adventurers in the drained level of the East and West Fens, on the N.
and N.E. of Witham River, co. Lincoln, to be reinstated in their
possession, and further relieved. Dismissed, the thing in question
being matter of title. [No. 19, p. 239.] |
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Major Sam. Gooday, that 1,000l. due to him for arrears may be
charged on the security of the Army; report that the time is
elapsed if nothing done already. Dismissed. [No. 21, p. 239.] |
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Col. Geo. Gill, for payment of his arrears and expenses from
2,000l. in Lord Saville's hands; on report that ¼ should be paid
him, the question whether ¼ of the 2,000l. arrears of Lord Saville's
fine of 4,000l. shall be paid him as it comes in passed in the
negative. [No. 23, p. 239.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Thos. Smith, Sam. Moyer, and other Masters of Trinity House, for
incorporation. The Charter of Incorporation prepared by order of
the late Council of State, and some rules for relief of poor mariners,
to be considered Aug. 23. [No. 24a, p. 239.] |
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Wm. Cooke, commander of the Providence of London, and Wm.
Wright and Nich. Martin, merchants, for reparation of their losses
by the French by a ship taken in the Straits. Referred to the
Commissioners for the French Treaty, that they may be relieved as
others in like cases. [No. 25, p. 209.] |
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Edw. Solme, gent., for stay of proceedings on a contract at
Worcester house, for lands which he holds by lease, but which were
returned as in possession, he not exhibiting his claim in due time;
reported as unsatisfactory and not to be allowed. Dismissed.
[No. 26, p. 239.] |
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Carmen of London, their widows, orphans, and executors, for a
hearing of the matter lately depending before the Committee of
Parliament for Corporations, and for delivery of the papers; reported
as fit for Parliamentary consideration. Dismissed. [No. 27, p. 239.] |
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Major Edw. Bass, for consideration of his sufferings and arrears,
and his loss of an office of 250l. a year; reported as worthy of
some employment of profit. Dismissed. [No. 28, p. 239.] |
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Nicholas, Ephraim, Elizabeth, and Judith, orphans of Nich.
Murford, for relief in respect of their father's losses about salt works
in the time of the late King; reported not proper for Council
Dismissed. [No. 30, p. 240.] |
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John Birch, Mayor of Newbury, for pay of disbursements of
that town about Dutch prisoners, above the State's allowance;
report that the money was not looked after, nor the sum evidenced.
Dismissed. [No. 32, p. 240.] |
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George Searle, for satisfaction, by a dividend out of the prizes
taken from St. Malo, for his losses by the French of that town;
reported unfit. Dismissed. [No. 34, p. 240.] |
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Lady Agnes Maxwell, for payment of the arrears of a pension
granted her by King James; reported as long since due. Dismissed.
[No. 38, p. 240.] |
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Eliz. Johnson, for benefit of a judgment, and possession of certain
marsh lands, co. Lincoln; reported matter of title, fit for law.
Dismissed. [No. 40, p. 240.] |
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Wm. Wray, and other farmers in North Wales, for a course to be
taken for the rents of Welsh livings; reported as fit to be enquired
into. Referred to the Treasury Commissioners, to enquire how the
tithes and profits of the rectories sequestered from ministers by the
Society for Propagation of the Gospel there are managed and disposed, consider particularly of the petition, and report. [No. 44,
p. 240.] |
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Eliz. Folderoy, for payment of 30l. a year, part of 50l., her late
husband's augmentation according to his Highness's order; reported
cannot be done. Dismissed. [No. 57.] |
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Capt. Fras. Swayne, for relief upon his arrears for service. Dismissed. [No. 58, p. 240.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Capt. Hen. Courtney, for payment out of Irish lands of 843l., for
service in Cornwall. Dismissed. [No. 62, p. 240.] |
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Bathshua Makins, for payment of the arrears of 40l. a year
granted her for life, for her attendance on the late King's children;
reported as part of the business laid aside by Council. Dismissed.
[No. 63, p. 241.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Order,—on petition of Margaret, Countess of Worcester, praying the benefit of Worcester House,—that no letter be written to
the Trustees for Delinquents' Estates, to represent the state of the
business. |
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4. Lord Broghill's salary, as President of the Council in Scotland,
to begin from March 1 last, in regard of his attendance in town
from that time on that service. |
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5. Col. Whetham's salary, as one of the Council in Scotland, to
begin from May 1 last, on the same ground. |
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6. The draft of an order of yesterday, on Lady Mary Jermyn's
petition, read and agreed to. |
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7. The Committee and Treasurers of the money for distressed
Protestants in Piedmont to see that, of the 15,000l. ordered to be
transmitted beyond seas, 5,000l. be paid at Geneva to John
Lodowick Calandrin, to be disposed according to his Highness's
directions. |
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8. The clerks of Council to enquire why the arbitration proposed
in the case of Armiger Warner has not taken effect, and to compose
the difference between him and Jeffries, if possible. |
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9. Order on a paper from Lord Nieuport, that the Customs'
Commissioners allow his agents to take up, custom free, 8 hogsheads
of French wine, sent for his use from Zealand. [I. 76, pp. 237–8.] |
| Aug. 17. |
33. Petition of Sir Hen. Anderson to the Protector. Parliament
granted and the late Council of State confirmed to my daughter
Isabel, widow of John Hotham, for herself and her only son Henry,
7,000l., but the late Act of Oblivion cut off all the moneys on which
it was to be raised, and she died greatly in debt, leaving the child
eight years old, who died a year after; I, as his grandfather and
administrator, am much engaged for the debts, as appears by a bond
of 4,000l. of Hotham's, forfeited to me. Being now a prisoner for
this debt, I beg the 7,000l. from moneys or lands to be discovered by
me. With reference, signed by the Protector, to Council, 14 Aug.
1655. [1 page.] Annexing, |
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33. i. Order in Parliament for payment to Mrs. Hotham of the
rents due to Mr. Hotham before his death, and now in the
tenants' hands, and also for restoration to her of such
of his goods seized by Lord Fairfax as are not disposed of.
12 Jan. 1645–6. [½ page, copy. Com. Journals iv. 404.] |
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33. ii. Order in a Committee of the Council of State authorized
to decide in the case of Mrs. Hotham and her son, that
they be allowed ½ of 10,000l. and of 4,000l. to be discovered
by them. 17 Nov. 1651. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 17. |
Reference thereon in Council to Mulgrave, Skippon, and Desborow,
to report. [I. 76, p. 241.] |
Aug. 17.
Whitehall. |
34. Order by the Protector that Col. Goffe, Nath. Bacon, Master
of Requests, and Hen. Scobell, and Wm. Jessop, clerks of Council,
examine witnesses on the abuses in Whittlewood Forest by John
Urlin, John Hathway, Wm. Taylor, Wm Perry, and others. [2/3 page.]
Annexing, |
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34. i. Notes of the examinations of the said persons, with their
replies to the charges against them, and of witnesses
therein. 18 Aug. 1655. [3 pages; see 24 July 1655.] |
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34. ii. Like notes of examinations. 31 Aug. [1 page.] |
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34. iii. Report by the Committee that as to Urlin, much will
depend on whether the coppices purchased by him be
forest, the highway legally taken in, and the fences strong
enough to keep out deer; also whether the charge of
abusing the keepers, which he denies, can be proved, but
there should be examination on the place. He has cleared
himself about the felling, having a reprize therefor, as shewn
by orders of the Committee for removing Obstructions.
Hathway challenged a liberty of coursing, but has promised
Lord Claypole henceforth to forbear it. Taylor denies the
killing of the deer, and says the keepers set on him, but
this must be examined at the place. [2 pages.] |
| Aug. 17. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. A paper of Aug. 15, signed by Capt. John Browne, concerning
abuses offered to Nich. Widlowe, Edw. Whittaker, and John Oliver,
soldiers in his troop, by Fras. Hill and his company, in their way from
their muster at Sevenoaks towards Dartford, co. Kent, on July 17
last, read, and referred to Col. Kelsey, Col. John Twistleton, Capt.
Augustine Skinner, and Lambert Godfrey, to report. |
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3. The Petitions to the Protector of— |
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John Hook, |
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Col. Thos. Symons, |
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Maj. Chris. Copperthwaite, |
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" Elias Chamberlaine, |
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Capt. Matth. Phillips, |
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Thos. Davies, |
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Edw. Russell, |
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Wm. Bowes, |
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James Pinkney, |
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Thos. Barnes, |
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Matth. Binks, and |
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Edw. Cook, |
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concerning the office of clerk of the market, which were referred to
Council, referred to Wolsley, Rous, and Strickland, to report. |
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5. To advise payment of 3,000l. to Frost, for the Council's contingencies. |
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6. Order on a report of the Commissioners for Appeals and regulating the Excise—presenting Thos. Tucker, their registrar, as a
fit person to be sent to Scotland to assist in settling the excise there—
that he be so sent; that during his absence, he be continued in his
office as registrar, and have the fees and profits; and that the Council in Scotland make him a Commissioner for Excise there, with the
same pay as the other Commissioners; if he deserve any further
recompense, it is to be allowed. Approved 22 Aug. Annexing, |
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35. i. Report alluded to, adding that he can be spared a short
time without prejudice. [½ page.] |
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7. An abridgment of the privileges of the Island of Guernsey,
a declaration of its condition, and a paper touching Castle Cornet,
presented by Jas. Haviland and Chas. De la Marche to the Protector,
and transmitted to Council, referred to Scobell and Jessop, to
present a short statement thereof to Council. |
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8. The petition of Jenkin Lloyd, for himself and the other
Commissioners for ejection of scandalous Ministers and Schoolmasters in South Wales, referred to the Treasury Commissioners,
to report. |
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9. The Army Committee to cast up the amount of the 2 months'
pay ordered 20 July to Capt. Foster and 30 men, placed in Middleham Castle to prevent its surprise, and his Highness to be requested
to order payment from the Army's contingencies. |
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10. Order on certificate of the Customs' Commissioners that the
375l. which they were ordered on 24 July to repay to Tobias
Solicoffers has long since been paid into the Treasury, to advise a
warrant for its payment from the Exchequer. |
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12. Order on report from the Committee on the petitions of Edw.
May and Dav. Clarkson that—as May's claim is only on presentation
of the sequestered Earl of Westmoreland, and as the Committee for
plundered Ministers appointed to the rectory from Jan. 1643-4 to last
May, when Clarkson was ejected by May, and as May is reported
scandalous—the former Committee examine further and report, and
meanwhile May suffer Clarkson to officiate and receive all the dues,
for which he is to be accountable, if the order goes against him. |
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13. Order that the Army Committee, in issuing their warrants
for payment of 4,000l. to the forces to be reduced in England and
Wales, pay them only to the day of their reducement, not exceeding 13 August instant. Approved 22 Aug. |
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14. Order to advise payment to the Treasurers-at-war of 4,793l.
4s. 8d., from which the Army Committee are to be required to
pay the foot companies in London, viz., to his Highness' regiment,
Cols. Goffe and Ingoldsby's, and 16 companies of Lord Lambert's foot,
for one month, ending 20 Aug., 4,242l. 18s. 8d., and to the forces in
the Tower, 550l. 6s. Approved 22 Aug. |
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15. 36. The Admiralty Commissioners to prepare the Sparrow, or
some fit ship, to carry 30,000l. to Leith, according to an order of
Aug. 14. |
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16. Approval by the Protector of 2 orders of 7 and 16 Aug.
[I. 76, pp. 241–4.] |
Aug. 17.
Motston. |
37. Rob. Dillington to Williamson. Private affairs. Command
me somewhat to the Duchess of Richmond, or come to London with
thy duchess' mask in thy pocket. [12/3 pages, much defaced.] |
| [Aug. 20.] |
38. Abstract by Wm. Astell of his proceedings in reference to the
silver ships. |
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On 21 January 1652–3, Ab. Johnson told me and Wm. Pembridge
that the Samson, Salvador, and George belonged to Holland, and said
he would confess it before the Prize Commissioners. They sent
4 of us to Woolwich to make discoveries, and we met with the
trumpeter of the Salvador, Corn. Petersen, who discovered to us
what I have already alleged, and said they could get at the silver
and fill their pockets when they pleased. I told the Prize Commissioners this, in order that the waiters might search them, and they gave
me and Pembridge a letter to Col. Barkstead, who gave us a search
warrant; but our intentions were soon known; though we took
no silver, we kept them from stealing, as the seamen were to be
searched before leaving the ship; but 2 bars taken by the gunner
and hidden in his cabin were seized. |
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I showed my paper of discovery to Dr. Walker, and he was angry
that it had not been brought in before; then I sent it to the Council
of State by Maj.-Gen. Desborow, who bade me see what more I could
discover. |
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I was from January to October before I could get my witnesses
examined, and then the examinations were delivered to Mr. Violet,
who pretended to the discovery, and my labour would have been
imputed to him, but my wife informed Dr. Walker to the contrary.
I often went to the Admiralty Judges for publication, but could
get none, so I thought all was done, and begged a gratuity, when
his Highness sent to the Judges for examination and report. At
last the Judges brought a report, I know not what; Judge
Godolphin said it was not ripe, but I might ask for charges, when
I got 40l. I had then been 16 months on the business, and still
went on, till at last I got publication, and then the trial was ¾ of a
year, and I followed it to the end; but by means of Ab. Johnson and
his wife, the Samson was cleared, though afterwards made prize,
because some Spaniards were part owners. It was in the height of
our Holland war, and I prosecuted the ships because they sailed
from Amsterdam, and were bound to Amsterdam, and that not on
Johnson's discovery, but on what I heard from Corn. Petersen, the
trumpeter. Johnson claims the discovery, but he never put in a
paper, nor brought witnesses, nor was at any charge. [4½ pages.] |
| Aug. 20. |
39. Similar paper, but more lengthy in its details. [6½ pages.]
Annexing, |
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39. i. Warrant by Col. John Barkstead, Lieutenant of the Tower,
to all constables, officers, &c. of the Thames, and in Middlesex and Surrey, to assist Wm. Astell and Wm. Pembridge
in finding out silver conceived to be embezzled from the
Dutch prizes between the Tower and Gravesend, and to
apprehend those concerned therein, and bring them before
him, or a justice of peace near, to be proceeded against
according to law. Tower, 5 Feb. 1652–3. [Copy, 1 page.] |
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39. ii. Dr. Walter Walker to Sec. Thurloe. The bearer begs that
Urian Martesen may be examined about the silver in the
Samson, &c. I tell him this cannot be without Council's
order, but he is so importunate, because the man is soon
going out of England, that I trouble you with these lines.
4 July, 1653. [1 page.] |
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39. iii. Certificate by Rob. Swann, Headborough of Katherine's,
that Urian Martesen lodged with him at 6d. a day as
other prisoners, fell sick and went to the hospital, and
then had only charity, and that Ab. Johnson did not
maintain him. 20 July 1655. [Scrap.] |
| Aug. 21. |
40. Petition of Capt. John Poyntz to the Protector. I and my
3 sons have served faithfully these 10 years in England, Scotland,
and Ireland, and I have 240l. of arrears stated long since in Worcester
House, and have spent my estate in looking after it, till I was forced,
for want of it, to trail a pike under Col. Ingoldsby. I beg an order
to the Haberdashers' Hall Committee to order the examination in
my presence of some persons who hold concealed moneys, and
to give me allowance for my arrears and charges out of what is
recovered. The persons, all in co. Monmouth, are,— |
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Jas. Parry, Nich. Symmons, and Edw. Roberts, who have withheld
rents for lands. |
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Marg. Morgan, of Carlian, Papist, part of her estate unsequestered.
John George, of Llanvihangel by Llanternam, arrears due for
sequestration, and an unsequestered estate. |
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Thomas and Jas. Cox, who have seized the estate of Jeonett
Poyntz, widow, and a Papist, who died without children. With
reference to Strickland, Captain of the Guard, and Jones; Hampton
Court, 21 Aug. 1655. [1 page.] Annexing, |
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40. i. Capt. John Poyntz to Col. Phil. Jones. I beg you to
hasten your report on my petition. Strickland will put
his hand to what you agree to, and you have several letters
and certificates from Monmouthshire about these estates.
[½ page.] |
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40. ii. Report thereon that the Treasury Commissioners should
proceed to judgment on the said discoveries, and out of
the moneys brought in therefrom, Poyntz's arrears and
expenses should be paid. [1 page, corrected draft.] |
| Aug. 21. |
41. Petition of Charles Walley, of Chester, to the Protector. I have
been 10 years employed in the State's service, to ship off all the
forces sent by way of Chester, Liverpool, or the ports in North
Wales, into Ireland, paying quarters whilst they waited a wind,
and to buy and send away divers kinds of provisions for the army in
Ireland, and some for Scotland, and also to manage the disbursements
for the reducing the Isle of Man. For this, large sums have been
intrusted to me, which I have paid on instructions of the Council of
State, or Irish and Scotch Committee, and those accounts have been
carefully cleared, and the State was always debtor to me. The other
accounts have been neglected through press of business, but are now
ready. I beg an order to the Auditors of the Imprest, or the Treasurers
at Guildhall, or other public auditors, to take my account. |
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As from the nature of the service I could not have vouchers for all
my disbursements, I beg that the auditors, where I cannot produce
acquittance or voucher, may allow the same on my oath. I beg discharge without delay, as I find myself much decayed of late, both
in spirit and strength, having been in London 11 months. With
reference thereon, signed by the Protector, to Council, to order the
stating of the accounts, and consider how he may be satisfied for
his manifold services. Hampton Court, 16 July 1655. [1 sheet.] |
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41. i. [Chas. Walley to the Protector.] The Guildhall Treasurers
have seen my accounts, and given me my charge, as most of
the money received was from them, and I am now to state
my payments. I beg you to empower Fras. Allen, John
Blackwell, jun., Wm. Rowe, and Wm. Garbert to take
my accounts, and certify, giving them power to take my
oath on those particulars for which I have not vouchers.
If I am put over to other auditors, who must have all my
accounts, my business will be so delayed that I may not
be able to see it finished, having now been a year in
London, and growing weak. I have served 9 years
without salary or allowance, and beg dispatch. I am
a stranger to the Council, and they to me, and have no
friend but you. I beg your assent to an order of the
following purport. [1 page.] |
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41. ii. Form of an order as requested, for Commissioners to take
his accounts, return a brief state thereof to Council, with
the books, vouchers, &c., and say what orders or warrants
are needful for the case to be settled, and Walley discharged. [2/3 page.] |
| Aug. 21. |
Reference thereon in Council to the Auditors of Imprest, to state
the accounts, and report. [I. 76, p. 245.] |
| Aug. 21. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. August 23 to be set apart for the seeking of God in prayer and
humiliation. |
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2, 3. Dr. Thos. Goodwin, Mr. Greenhill, Jo. Carill, and Mr. Crodok,
to be desired to assist as ministers in carrying on the work of that
day. |
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4. Order on petition of Col. Geo. Gill, to pay him 500l. out of
2,000l., ½ of the fine imposed on Lord Saville for delinquency, as
soon as it shall be paid in. |
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5. Like order for payment to Vice-Adm. Lawson of 500l. out
of the said fine. |
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7. Warrant for release of John Baptiste Du Testre and Jean de
Jean (2 religious Frenchmen) with their 2 servants, taken in their
way from Nantes to Martinique and Guadaloupe, whither they were
going as Missionaries, and for delivery of their goods, books, and
ornaments. [I. 76, pp. 245–6.] |
| Aug. 22. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. An amendment to the last clause of the instructions to the
Major-Generals, reported by Lambert, read and agreed to. |
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2. Orders and instructions to be given to the Commissioners in
their respective counties read in part, the blanks filled up, and some
alterations made. |
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3. Approval by the Protector of 4 orders of 17 Aug. [I. 76,
p. 246.] |
| Aug. 22. |
42. Instructions by the Protector to the Major-Generals. We
and our Council, to preserve the nation from the designs of restless
and unwearied enemies, have ordered the enlisting of troops of horse
in the several counties, and appoint you our Major-General. |
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1. To see that the officers and soldiers obey their instructions, and
make their musters wherever you appoint them. To suppress tumults
and rebellion, drawing together your force, and marching where
you think fit in England or Wales. To have frequent meetings with
your officers and others well affected, about the quiet of the country. |
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2. To see that all Papists and those who assisted the late King
have their arms secured in some garrison. |
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3. To make the highways safe from daily robberies and burglaries, by finding out and apprehending thieves and dangerous
persons, and prosecuting them at law, giving 10l. to the informer
upon conviction. |
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4. To keep a strict eye on the carriage of the disaffected, and
suppress their meetings, allowing no horse races, cock fightings, bear
batings, or unlawful assemblies, as rebellion is usually hatched on
such occasions |
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5. To inquire into idlers, that they may be compelled to work or
banished, and the poor better provided for, and to execute the laws
in such cases. |
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6. To promote godliness and discourage profanity, acting with
justices of peace and ministers against drunkenness, blaspheming,
&c., and to certify justices who are remiss, that they may be dismissed. |
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7. To assist those appointed to levy a tax for maintenance of the
said forces, on the estates of delinquents who assisted the late King,
or Charles Stuart, his son. With note that this last was omitted,
and another added in its stead. [4 pages, imperfect. The instructions, as abstracted in Parliamentary History, Vol. 20, pages 461–7,
consisted of 21 articles, of which the above are only 6, the 7th is
contained in the following paper]:— |
| Aug. 24. |
43. Note of the preamble of the said instructions, ordering the
Major-Generals to give notice to the several persons concerned in
the counties, and desire them to meet and attend the service; also |
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To give an exact account of the proceedings on the Ordinance
for ejecting ignorant and scandalous ministers and schoolmasters,
and see to its effectual execution. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 24. |
44. Petition of Thos. Basnet, alderman, and John Walden, both
of Coventry, to the Protector and Council. Basnet, being nominated
by the Act of 24 Nov. 1653 a Commissioner for the Monthly
Assessments for the Army in Coventry and co. Warwick, met other
commissioners in Knightlow Hundred, where they issued warrants
for collecting moneys in the several divisions; but those charged
upon Sir Peter Wentworth, though not higher in proportion than
others, were not paid by the day appointed, 25 Dec. 1654. The
sub-collector, though sent for by Hercey Green, agent to the Army
Committee, dared not execute his office for fear of Sir Peter; therefore Walden, high collector for Knightlow Hundred, made several
demands, but the bailiff and tenants said they had Sir Peter's written
orders not to pay, because the assessment was illegal and contrary
to the instrument of the present Government. |
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As this open denial much obstructed the coming in of moneys,
the Commissioners ordered Walden to distrain Sir Peter's goods,
which he did (the sheriff refusing a replevin), the sale was made,
and the overplus returned. |
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For thus acting, Sir Peter has sent a writ to Wm. Vale and Rich.
Hicks, the present sheriffs of Coventry, on which petitioners are
arrested. Beg liberty to follow out their employment. [1 sheet.]
Annexing, |
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44. i. Writ for arrest of Basnet and Walden, for breaking into
Sir Peter's house, and carrying away his goods, 4 July
1655. [1 page, copy.] |
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44. ii. Hercey Green, agent, to the Army Committee. I beg you
to present the petition of Basnet and Walden to Council
with speed, as they are both in the sheriffs' custody. They
should be relieved and encouraged, for in these parts, such
as are active are few compared with the whole lists. The
spreading rumour of Sir Peter's action much obstructs
the coming in of moneys in the neighbourhood. Coventry,
22 Aug. 1655. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 24. |
Order in Council thereon that Sir Peter be sent for in custody,
and brought before Council. [I. 76, p. 248.] |
| Aug. 24. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Council proceeded in reading the orders for the Commissioners
in their respective counties, which were amended, agreed to, and
approved by his Highness. |
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2. The instructions to the Major-Generals read, one instruction
added, offered to his Highness, and approved. |
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11. The draft of a letter to the Major-Generals of the respective
associations read, and agreed to by his Highness and Council. |
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12. The names of Commissioners in the several counties read, and
those marked in the papers agreed to. |
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13. 45. Order that the Admiralty Commissioners cause 2 merchant
ships at Plymouth, and one in the Thames, taken up by them
for transporting 13 weeks' victuals to the fleet under Blake, or
others that are ready, to be forthwith despatched with the provisions to the fleet at or about Lagos Bay or the Straits' Mouth,
with directions to their commanders to observe the orders of Gen.
Blake. Also that they despatch the Bristol frigate to protect
the said vessels, convoy them to Blake, and then pursue his
instructions. |
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14. The latter part of the Admiralty Commissioners' report
concerning Gen. Blake's fleet to be considered on Thursday. |
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16. Order—on report from the Army Committee, that the payment of arrears to the army for service in Scotland between May 20
1650 and Oct. 20 1651, has depended 3 years, and may continue
unless a conclusion be put to it; whereby the charge of continuing
the several officers remains,—that Dec. 26 next be fixed to determine
the said payments, and after that day, no more arrears be paid to
claimants. |
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17. His Highness and Council declare that, by force of the
Ordinance for ejecting scandalous ministers and schoolmasters, the
Commissioners for county Lincoln may exercise the same power in
executing that Ordinance in the city as they have in the county. |
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18. The adding of other Commissioners to those appointed by
the said Ordinance to be considered next Tuesday fortnight. |
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19. To advise payment of 4,000l. to Mr. Embree, for repair of his
Highness's houses. |
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20. Order,—considering the present necessity to issue 4,242l. 8s. 8d.,
charged by Privy Seal on the Exchequer, for a month's pay for the
foot quartered in and about London, which cannot suddenly be
supplied—that the War Treasurers, out of any army money in
hand, pay the said sum, on warrants from the Army Committee,
and reimburse it from their receipts from the Exchequer on the said
Privy Seal. |
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21. The Army Committee to certify the Treasury Commissioners
what part of the 30,000l. designed for the reduced forces in
Scotland, and of the 4,000l. for England and Wales, will remain
in surplus, above what their pay shall come to. Approved
24 Aug. |
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22. The Treasury Commissioners to pay Sir Thos. Vyner and
Alderman Riccard 100l. for their services about the 50,000l. paid to
the Exchequer (being part of the 84,000l. deposited with them.)
[I. 76, pp. 246–250.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
Pres. Lawrence to the Trustees for settling the Estates of
excepted Persons, and to the Commissioners, &c., for Public Revenue
in Scotland. The Protector and Council, on consideration of
the condition of the Countess of Lauderdale, have allowed her
for life, out of the residue undisposed of the estate settled on her
by marriage contract, 600l. a year, free from all debt and incumbrances from her husband; this is to be instead of a former
allowance of 300l. granted by the Act of Pardon. If there be not
enough of the estate left to satisfy her, the rest is to be paid out of
the public revenue; also the 1½ years arrears of her pension of 400l.
[I. 76. p. 248.] |
Aug. 24.
Navy Office. |
46. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Commissioners. After
reading Sec. Thurloe's note to Mr. Noel, about sending dispatches
from the Navy Office upon public affairs free of charge, we
expected a ready compliance therein, but have found it much
otherwise, as the post office refused to accept our letters without
payment, and, when left, they were thrown after our messenger into
the yard. Those addressed to us were detained, and would not be
delivered until paid for. We find little expectation of relief from
the printed orders, no provision being made for this office. We
shall willingly submit to the rules therein prescribed, it being no
advantage to us; but we must let you know that such proceedings
are prejudicial to the service as well as to the Navy Office, and that
this will soon be as manifest to others as it is to ourselves.
[1 page.] |
| Aug. 28. |
47. Petition of David Clarkson, minister, to the Protector and
Council. The case between me and Edw. May being heard and
reported, Council ordered on 17 Aug. that I should be permitted to
receive the tithes, &c., of Crayford rectory till further order. But,
though this order was duly published, May, with a great number of
people, cut up and carried away all the hops, value 80l., being the
chiefest part of the rectory profits, animated the parishioners to refuse
the tithes, and assaulted my servant, whereby your authority is
highly contemned. This I beg you to vindicate against May and
his accomplices. [¾ page.] Annexing, |
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47. i. Depositions by Hen. Fearne and Randolph Pycroft, before
Col. John Twistleton, that the said notice was duly
served and published, but that May, with Geo. Binny,
hop-dresser, Dan. Esterson, bricklayer, and others, 80 in
number, cut down the hops; also that Pycroft was
assaulted and beaten whilst tithing. 25 Aug. 1655.
[2 pages.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Order thereon in Council that May, Binny, and Esterson be
sent for in custody. [I. 76, p. 251.] |
| Aug. ? |
48. Petition of Edw. May, minister at Crayford, to the Committee of Council on the case. On complaint of David Clarkson, I
was ordered to attend to answer this charge [see 24 July 1655]
and have attended ever since. Last Wednesday I was called before
you, and matters were objected against me on a certificate from
Col. Blunt, to which I answered as well as I could, being unprepared for defence. You then appointed me to attend the next
Tuesday, but I cannot answer without a copy of the information. I
beg this copy, time for my defence, and leave to be heard by my
counsel, and to present my answer in writing; also consideration of
my former petition, and of one from the inhabitants of Crayford.
[1 page.] |
| Aug. 28. |
49. Petition of John Adams, "a poor distressed preacher of the
Gospel," to the Protector and Council. I have laboured 20 years in
Kent, and been 9 years blind, on which the Committee of Canterbury
settled on me 13l. 6s. 8d. a year, out of 100l. given to poor decayed
ministers and other pious uses, from the foundation of Christ
Church, with a house and wood, worth 20 nobles a year. This
grant was confirmed by the Committee for Plundered Ministers,
and by the trustees for Dean and Chapter lands, till Michaelmas
1650, when the house was sold away, and I have received little of
my stipend. I have had orders for relief from the Committee
for Petitions and the late Council of State, but little benefit therefrom, and I am in extreme want. The Treasurers sometimes have
no money, and now they say I must have new orders. I beg
arrears, and future payment. [1 page.] Annexing, |
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49. i. Orders of the Kent Commissioners 15 April 1645, 11 Jan.
1646–7, and 2 May 1649, and of the Committee for
Plundered Ministers, 28 Aug. 1646 and 5 May 1649,
concerning the grants recited. [¾ page, copies.] |
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49. ii. Orders to like effect by the Gurney House Trustees, May 14.
July 20, and Oct. 20 and 24, 1650. [2 pages, copies.] |
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49. iii. Orders by the Committee for Petitions, recommending
his case to the said Trustees 4 Nov. 1652, and by the
Council of State, 29 July 1653; with note that he has
only received 3l. thereon. [1 page.] |
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49. iv. Abstracts of the above orders. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Order thereon that the Dean and Chapter trustees pay him his
pension with arrears, if they find just ground; and if not, that they
state the case to Council. [I. 76 p. 251.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. The letter from the Lord Deputy of Ireland of August 1, on
behalf of Col. Phaire, Major Wallis, and Capt. Deane, and their
petition enclosed, referred to the Committee of Council for Ireland,
to report. |
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4. To reply to a letter to Thurloe from Mr. Herbert, Clerk of the
Council in Ireland, praying Council's pleasure concerning Lieut.-Gen.
Ludlow's return to England, that observance of Council's former
order is expected, till further order be given. |
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6, 7. Order—on hearing Sir Peter Wentworth, K.B., who was in
custody, and attending at the door—that Thos. Basnet and John
Walden, who are under arrest at his suit, be liberated, and that he
withdraw his action against them, for which they are under arrest
by the Sheriffs of Coventry, and order their liberation. |
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8. The Serjeant-at-arms to discharge Sir Peter Wentworth.
[I. 76, pp. 250–2.] |
Aug. 28.
Whitehall. |
Order by the Protector in Council, appointing Col. John Barkstead,
Lieutenant of the Tower, Ald. John Dethick, and Geo. Foxcroft,
Commissioners to put in execution the laws and ordinances against
printing unlicensed and scandalous books and pamphlets, and for
further regulation of printing, for lack whereof evil-minded persons
are continually writing and publishing dangerous, seditious, and
blasphemous books and papers. They are to observe the following
instructions:— |
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(1.) To search and enquire after all master printers in London,
Westminster, and Southwark, their number of presses and
workmen, their character and quality, and how affected to
the present Government, and report thereon within 28
days. |
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(2.) To enquire what persons unlicensed use printing presses in
any part of the Commonwealth, and seize, and deface their
type and materials, and have them prosecuted for their
fines, and punished. |
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(3.) To enquire whether the printers in London, &c., have entered
into the required bonds with 2 sureties, according to the
Act for regulating Printing; and if so, whether they have
broken the conditions of their bonds, that they may be
prosecuted accordingly. |
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(4.) To take care that no persons print, reprint, or publish
pamphlets, books of news, or other papers, unless authorized
by us or our Council, or licensed by those appointed thereto.
All offenders to be proceeded against according to law. |
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(5.) We specially require you to execute the Ordinance of Sept.
1647, against unlicensed and scandalous books, &c., and for
regulation of printing; also an Ordinance of 14 June 1643,
and an Act of the Common Council of London of 9 Oct.
1643, forbidding the crying and hawking in the streets of
pamphlets, books, or papers. |
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You are to arrest all offenders and their abettors,
send them to Bridewell, and inflict corporal and pecuniary
punishments, and not to discharge them without satisfaction; the Governor of Bridewell to see to this. |
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You are also to search for and carry to Stationers' Hall
all printing presses and other materials employed in unlicensed printing, to be defaced; also to search for and send
to Council any such books, pamphlets, or papers of news.
In case of opposition, you are to break open locks and doors,
summon offenders before the Lord Mayor or justices of
peace, and all officers, civil and military, are to assist you.
You may employ discreet persons to carry out these orders,
and reward prosecutors, and allowance shall be made you.
With note that a copy in parchment was signed by his
Highness, and sent to Col. Berkstead. Approved 9 Oct.
[I. 76 A, pp. 134–6; I. 76, p. 328.] |
| Aug. 29. |
50. Petition of Sir Corn. Vermuyden to the Protector. By the
dissolution of Glastonbury Abbey, Henry VIII. became seized of
Sedgmoor waste, co. Somerset, 12,000 acres. King James, anno 17,
on the petition of the lords and tenants claiming right thereon, and
on their acknowledgment of his right, consented to an improvement,
reserved 4,000 acres, and left the residue to those who claimed right
of common, but died before the agreement was perfected. King
Charles consented to do the like, and, anno 7, conveyed the waste to
petitioner for 12,000l. and a fee-farm rent of 100l.; a commission
was issued to set forth the lands, but the late distractions hindered
its being finished. |
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The waste is boggy and unwholesome, but would be improved by
draining. Begs a new commission to set out indifferently for
petitioner the 4,000 acres, that he may go on with so good a work.
With reference thereon to counsel-at-law 3 Feb. 1653–4, and Att.-Gen.
Prideaux's report, 26 May 1654, that the tenants acknowledged the
right of the late kings to the 4,000 acres, and wished the moor to
be enclosed and drained, and warrants and commissions were issued
by King Charles for setting it out to the petitioner, but prevented
by the troubles. Also that the dividing the moor, making allotments
to those who have right of common, would be a public benefit.
[1¾ pages.] |
| Aug. 29. |
51. Copy of the said petition and report. [1 sheet.] Annexing, |
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51. i. Petition of several Lords of the Manors bordering on
Sedgmoor, co. Somerset, to King [James]. As you have
made known to us your purpose of having the moor
drained, that some good part of it might be converted to
your use, and the rest improved for those who have the
right of common, allotting each of us a proportion, we
thank you therefor, and beseech you to accept 4,000 acres,
and grant us the residue in fee simple, to be used in
common as before, debarring all intruders, whereby we
believe our allotment will be more profitable than our
common over the whole moor has been. Signed by William,
Earl of Pembroke, William, Earl of Northampton, and
15 others. [¾ page, copy.] |
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51. ii. Privy Seal declaring that the King accepts the said offer,
and requires the Exchequer officers to issue commissions,
orders, &c., accordingly, and the Attorney-General to
prepare the requisite deeds and bills for the grant to the
tenants of their parts. Endorsed with notes of a patent
25 Jan., 7 Charles, and a conveyance 15 June, 11 Charles,
from the patentees to Pyke and others. [Copy, 1½ pages.] |
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51. iii. Note of measurement of Sedgmoor, 14,000 acres, and of
the proportions in which 10,370 should be distributed
amongst the adjoining manors. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 29. |
52. Petition of Sir Cornelius Vermuyden to the Protector, for
renewal of the commission to set out lands purchased of the late
King, the Attorney-General having reported in favour thereof [see
3 Feb. 1654]. Will be ruined if deprived of his right, long since
purchased at a dear rate. With reference thereon to Council.
9 Aug. 1655. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 29. |
53. Reference by Council to Jones, Wolsley, Lambert, Pickering,
Lisle, and Rous, to consider the petition and papers annexed, and
report. [2/3 page; also I. 76, p. 253.] Annexing, |
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53. i. Report thereon, 30 Aug., recapitulating the former report
of the Attorney-General in favour of the petition, and
desiring that he and the Solicitor-General, with Whitelock
and Widdrington, may certify whether the petition of the
Lords of the Manors, and the acceptance thereof by the Privy
Seals of the late kings, be an agreement that will stand
good, and a sufficient cause for the renewing of the commission. [2 pages.] |
| Aug. 29. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. On the seal for the Council of Scotland, the arms of Scotland
to be engraved, with his Highness' arms on an escutcheon of
pretence. |
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4. Hen. Maundy to make a mace for the Scotch Council of 100l.
value. |
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5. To advise a warrant to continue to Sam. Hartlib from the
Exchequer the 100l. a year ordered him from delinquents' estates,
and paid by the Haberdashers' Hall Commissioners till Dec. 1654,
when the revenues were ordered to be brought into one treasury. |
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6. Eldred to be continued as Commissary for provisions in Scotland till further order, at 10s. a day, which is to be entered on the
establishment. Approved 21 Sept. |
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7. The 3 storekeepers at Inverness, Stirling, and St. Johnston,
to be continued at 3s. a day, and also entered. Approved 21 Sept. |
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8. Lieut.-Cols. Mills and Lago, and Major Miller added to the
Committee appointed 31 July and 7 Aug. to take care of the arms
and ammunition in the reduced garrisons of the nation. |
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9. 54. Order—on report from the Admiralty Commissioners on
petition of the owners of the Marmaduke—that there be paid to the
well-affected owners their proportions of 1,200l. allowed for the
ship, and of 878l. 10s. 2d. due for freight in the service in 1644,
total 2,078l. 10s. 2d., they making over to the State all their interest
in the ship. Approved 21 Sept. Annexing, |
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54. i. Report on which the said order is founded, 23 June
1655. [1 page.] |
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10. Lambert's report on the case of Capt. John Blackwell read,
and the question whether the report should be put to the question
negatived. |
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11. The Clerks of Council to remind Council of the report on
Capt. Blackwell's petition, on the Lord Deputy of Ireland's coming
over. |
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13. A report from the Admiralty Commissioners concerning a
declaration for the next summer's guard read, and to be considered
when his Highness is present. |
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14. A like report on the petitition of Peter Butler, mariner, concerning his losses by the Spaniards, read and negatived. |
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15. Order on a report from the Admiralty Commissioners, that
Chris. Turner, prisoner at Plymouth, commander of a small frigate
of Brest, lately brought in, be released in exchange for Capt. Jeremy
Country, of the Portsmouth shallop, surprized last June by a manof-war, and carried to Brest, where he remains prisoner. Annexing, |
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55. i. Report alluded to, recommending the exchange, as Turner
was born in Ireland of English parents, is a merchant
and no seaman, was lately married in France, is 50 years
old, and not of much use to his party. 28 Aug. 1655.
[1 page.] |
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16. Order that—as on 20 March 1653–4, a Committee was
appointed for Approbation of Public Preachers, who constantly
attend at great expense without provision therefor, and without
any salary; also as by the Ordinances for continuing the poor
knights of Windsor, 1,086l. 13s. 4d. was reserved for them, and the
remainder of the revenues, for which the late Dean and Chapter
of Windsor were in trust, was to go to charitable purposes—the
governor of the New Windsor Almshouses pay the said Commissioners
200l. a year for diet, attendance, &c., of which they are to give a
true account to the steward of his Highness' household. Approved
21 Sept. |
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17. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider Edw. Hayward's
desire for leave to dispose of some of the books he has published,
on the sizes and lengths of riggings, &c., notwithstanding
Council's order of Feb. 8, and to give him license if they find it
convenient. |
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19. Order on report from the Committee on Geo. Wither's petition stating the case thus:—That 300l. which he had paid as interest
of 700l. due to him from the State, with the interest of the said 700l.
from March 22, 1647–8 was, by order of Parliament on April 26, 1649,
charged on Haberdashers' Hall, or out of such delinquents' estates
as he should discover to that Committee, or as had been compounded
for at under value; that on July 23, 1651, the Advance of money
Committee ordered that his discoveries made before August 8, 1650,
should be admitted as discovered upon the said order, and the proceeds paid him; that June 30, 1652, Martin Dallison certified that
on March 22, 1647–8, petitioner entered information of delinquency
against John Monger, of Surrey, who paid into Goldsmiths' Hall
during August and Sept. 1650, in full of his fine, 313l. 3s. 4d., and
an additional 118l., amounting to 431l. 3s. 4d.; but that no part of
300l. or of the interest of the 700l. has been paid to the petitioner—
to advise his Highness to order payment to Geo. Wither of
361l. 6s. 8d. in full discharge of all that is due to him, being the
said 300l., and interest on the 700l. from 25 March 1647 to 6 April
1649. |
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20. Order—on report on the petition of Capt. Wm. Burrill,
Governor of Mersey Island [see 19 July 1655], that the Army
Committee give a warrant to the Treasurers-at-war to pay
93l. 12s. 8d. due to Burrill for 26 days' pay for captain, officers, and
57 soldiers. Approved 21 Sept. [I. 76, pp. 252–7.] Annexing, |
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56. i. Report alluded to, signed by Commissary-Gen. Edw.
Whalley, Fras. White, and Col. W. Goffe. [1 page.] |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
Pres. Lawrence to the President and Council of Scotland. His
Highness and Council, wishing to settle the business of Excise and
customs in Scotland, and thinking that much will depend in future
on its right ordering at first, which will require the assistance of an
experienced person, have sent Thos. Tucker, with whose experience
and fidelity they are well satisfied, to settle the business, and have
appointed him, during his abode there, one of the Commissioners
for receipt of Excise and Customs, with the same salary as the
other Commissioners. They recommend him to you for employment,
and such encouragement as he shall deserve. [I. 76, pp. 254–5.] |
| Aug. 30. |
57. Petition of Husthwait Eresby, surgeon, to Council, for release.
Was employed at sea during the war with Holland, and then
travelled to improve his knowledge in his art, but going to his
uncle at Caen, was taken by Bowden Garrison, of a Brest man-ofwar with the Duke of York's commission, and transferred to [Capt.
Thos.] Lawes, an Englishman, on a Brest man-of-war [with a like
commission], to be put on shore in France, but they were taken by
one of our men-of-war, brought to Poole, and he with the rest sent
to the county gaol [in Salisbury], where he remains. [2/3 page.]
Annexing, |
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57. i. Certificate by Geo. Skutt, who took Lawes' vessel, to the
truth of the above petition. 20 Aug. 1655. [2/3 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order thereon for Eresby's immediate release. [I. 76, p. 258.] |
| Aug. 30. |
58. Petition of the well-affected inhabitants of Jersey to the
Protector. Our island has long been indulged with special privileges, on account of its situation and "obnoxiousness to a potent
neighbour," and before the latter wars, we never forfeited them by
any disaffection. In the beginning of the wars, though we had a
Malignant governor, most of us adhered to Parliament till deserted
by its forces, and then we lived under the yoke of the adverse
party longer than any other place; we were forced to pay contributions, keep watches, and take engagements, yet many of us gave
intelligence whereby Guernsey was preserved; and when forces
landed to reduce the island, most of us joined them, the
enemy having only Irish, Swiss, and a few islanders, who retired
into the castles, and went beyond seas. After our reduction, the
State continued forces amongst us, to which, though burdensome,
we cheerfully submitted. |
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But a great calamity has befallen us, in that on 14 March 1654–5,
you granted a patent, which was not published till 9 July, for the
generality of us to compound before 29 Sept., whereby the island is
in danger to incur confiscation. We are confident it was signed on
misinformation, at least as concerns those that have no benefit of
articles, as most of them can prove that they were well affected. |
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If the patent be executed, it will stick as a lasting infamy to us,
and being so poor, we shall be utterly ruined. |
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We beg suspension of the patent till the case is re-examined,
till you hear the informants and ourselves, and till we produce our
evidences, and thousands of innocent men, women, and children will
bless you. 7 signatures. With reference to Council, 21 Aug. 1655.
[1 sheet.] Annexing, |
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58. i. Patent alluded to, appointing Col. Rob. Gibbon, Mich.
Lemprière, bailiff, and 3 others, to be Commissioners for
compounding with delinquents in Jersey; those who are
therein included, on the articles made on surrender of
Mont Orgueil or Elizabeth Castle, and the rest at 2 years'
value, and 1/10 of personalty, except those not worth 7l. a
year land, or 100l. personalty, who are to go free; all
others not compounding before 29 Sept. to be sequestered.
14 March 1654–5. [3 pages.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Reference thereon by Council to Wolsley, Sydenham, Montague,
Lambert, Pickering, Strickland, and Jones, to report. [I. 76, p. 258.] |
| Aug. 30. |
59. Petition of Arundel, widow of John Penruddock, for her 7
children, to the Protector, that he would remit the forfeiture of the
estate of her husband, whom she lost by justice, shutting his eyes to
the offence, and opening his ear to the complaint of the widow and
fatherless. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Note of the reading of the petition in Council. [I. 76, p. 258.] |
| Aug. 30. |
60. Petition of Amory, widow of Lieut-Col. John Clarke, to the
Protector. At the beginning of the late wars, my husband raised a
foot company at his own charge, and remained captain till the first
expedition to Hispansiola, for which 1,200l. arrears are due to him.
He went to Hispaniola as Lieut.-Colonel to Major-Gen. Haynes, was
wounded, and died, leaving me with 7 children and no subsistence.
I beg relief. With reference signed by the Protector, specially
recommending the case to Council. 14 Aug. 1655. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order thereon in Council for payment from Lord Saville's fine
of 200l. to her, and 300l. to be secured for the use of her children.
[I. 76, p. 358.] |
| Aug. 30. |
61. Petition of Rich. Clarke, surveyor and keeper of the stores,
and several poor workmen in the Armoury Office, Tower, to the
Protector. We have served all these troublesome times, amidst
many discouragements, one being that our salaries and disbursements have been withheld 6 years, so that some of us have been
imprisoned, our goods seized for arrears of rent, and our children
turned out of doors, and forced to receive alms. We have often
addressed the powers that then were in vain; some of us have
perished for want, and the remainder live only in hopes of these
arrears. We beg payment of some part thereof. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Reference thereon in Council to the Treasury Commissioners, to
report. [I. 76, p. 259.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Note of petition, referred 31 March 1654 to the Committee for
Petitions, of John Fisher, warder in the Tower, for his disbursements
for Col. Dan. Bolton, prisoner. [I. 92, No. 24.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order on a certificate from the Lieutenant of the Tower [see
19 June, supra]—that John Fisher, yeoman warder, provided for Col.
Dan. Bolton, and that his charge therefor of 28l. 10s. 0d., at 15s. a
week, is reasonable,—to advise payment. [I. 67, p. 259.] Annexing, |
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62. i. Certificate of Col. Barkstead alluded to, Tower, 14 Aug.
1655. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
63. Petition of Saml. Wilson and John Turner, merchants of
London, to the Protector and Council, for an order to the Commissioners of Customs for transportation of a coach and furniture, to
be consigned to Wm. Throckmorton, for the use of a native of the
Canaries, whence they have, by constant trade therewith, brought
much revenue to the customs and excise. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order thereon in Council granting them the license requested.
[I. 76, p. 259.] |
| Aug. 30. |
64. Petition of Jas. Collelas, master of the Florizant of Dieppe, to
the Protector. You wished to relieve me concerning the St. Anne of
Dieppe, which was seized last December on her return from Cape
Verd and Senegal, by the Dragon frigate, brought into Portsmouth,
and condemned as prize; you recommended me to the Admiralty
Commissioners, but I got no relief. I have now fitted the Florizant
to trade from Dieppe to Cape de Verd, Senegal, and other French
plantations in Africa, having no other calling for a subsistence, and
fearing capture by your men-of-war, to my irreparable ruin. I beg
a pass. With reference thereon to Council 28 Aug. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order in Council for the pass as requested. [I. 76, p. 259.] |
| Aug. 30. |
65. Petition of Step. Bourdet, master of the Hope of Rochelle, to
Council, for a pass for his ship for a fishing voyage in Newfoundland,
returning to Rochelle, thence to Newhaven in Normandy, to unlade,
and back to Rochelle. He may be ruined if met by men-of-war of
this State, on account of the unhappy difference between the nations.
[1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order for a pass accordingly. [I. 76, p. 259.] |
| Aug. 30. |
66. Petition of [John] Viscount Grandison to the Protector, for a
weekly allowance, to preserve him from heavy necessity. Has been
4 years prisoner in the Tower, and had no subsistence but from his
mother, who, by her own sufferings, is disabled from granting it
longer. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order thereon in Council to advise that the Earl of Kellie and
Viscount Grandison have leave to go beyond seas, on engagement
not to act against the peace; that 50l. each be given them to discharge their debts since their restraint in the Isle of Wight, and
that the Governor of the island take their engagement. Approved
21 Sept. [I. 76, p. 259.] |
| Aug. 30. |
67. Petition of Thos. Smart, merchant of Dantzic, to Council. My sad case, for money owing for provisions delivered for
the army in Ireland, was recommended to you by the Protector
last January. You referred the case to the Treasury Commissioners,
who have long since reported my debt as unpaid. The goods were
acceptable in the army's great extremity, yet I am waiting a year
far from home, for my money; I beg that I may have the whole or
part, to preserve me from arrest for debt, and to bear my charges
home. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order, on report of the Treasury Commissioners on his petition,
—that the corn, &c., was delivered at Londonderry in 1643 for the
relief of the poor Protestants by Capt. Rob. Lawson, and belonged
to the petitioner, who is a stranger and in distress,—for payment of
600l. forthwith on account, and he can apply to the next Parliament
if he shall see cause. [I. 76, p. 260.] |
| Aug. 30. |
68. Petition of John Parker to Council. I petitioned his
Highness in May 1654, and my petition was referred to you. I
have attended daily for 15 months, and am nearly ruined. I beg
consideration of my case. [½ page; also I. 92, No. 93.] Annexing, |
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68. i. Petition of John Parker to the Protector. In Feb. 1652–3,
I purchased of the Trustees and contractors the White
House and gardens in Greenwich Park for 5,778l. 10s. 1d.,
but the inhabitants of the neighbouring parishes petitioned
the Committee for Obstructions, claiming 60 acres, now
part of the park, which, at the building of the wall,
was taken out of their common of Blackheath; also
several footpaths through the wall, and liberty to walk in
the park. Before the case, being left to common law, was
settled, the time for payment of my first moiety elapsed,
but by selling Greenwich Castle for 350l., and some trees
for 250l., I paid in 1,700l., and disbursed in expenses
and repairs 250l. |
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My purchase having now been re-assumed, and all proceedings on the Act for sale of excepted Castles and Parks
suspended, I beg repayment of my money with interest,
on giving in my accounts. With reference thereon to
Council, 22 May 1654. [1 sheet.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Reference thereon to the Trustees for sale of Crown lands, to
certify what forfeiture there was, what purchase money was paid
in, and what the petitioner received by sale of materials, &c.
[I. 76, p. 260.] |
| Aug. 30. |
69. Petition of Thos. Duckett, gent., to the Protector and Council.
On his Highness's reference of my petitions and proposals to counsel,
with directions that I should have encouragement and dispatch,
the Attorney-General reported on my proposals for improvement of
land, and converting raw hides into leather with new liquor and
ingredients, with or without oak bark, making the leather more
substantial, and better in form and colour and wearing. His Highness has referred it to you to consider the value of my inventions,
which have been privately demonstrated to him at Whitehall. |
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I can show many skins perfected in this way, with a certificate
of 100 master tanners and other traders in and near Middlesex,
who highly approve the invention, the ingredients for which are
wanting in hotter climes. |
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I beg leave to show you in the Council chamber my proposals,
&c., and my experiments for leather, that you may report thereon
to the Protector, and that 2 patents for 14 years may be granted
me, one for improvement of land, and the other of leather, the
private interest of those concerned in oak bark, &c., notwithstanding, on account of the general benefit of my discoveries. [2/3 sheet.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Reference thereon in Council to Jones, Lambert, Sydenham,
Wolsley, and Pickering, to report. [I. 76, p. 262.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. To advise his Highness to send for and speak with Jeff.
Palmer, and allow him his liberty on such engagement as his Highness shall think fit. |
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7. The salary of Col. Scrope, as one of the Council of Scotland,
to begin from 1 May last, he having attended in town on that
service. |
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10. The petition of Wm. Kendall, Robert and Wm. Drinkwater,
James Wainwright, and Rich. Chandler, citizens of London, referred
to Sydenham, Montague, and Strickland, to report. |
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17. Order,—on report from the Committee to whom the several
petitions of the town of Colchester are referred, and on the advice
given the Committee by the Treasury Commissioners;—that a letter
be written to the town. Annexing, |
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70. i. Report of the Treasury Commissioners to the Committee
of Council on the Colchester petitions; that after consulting the charter, they think it still in force, though not in
the custody of the town, and that his Highness cannot
therefore legally constitute the magistracy, but he might
write to the town to elect their officers, and submit them to
him within 4 days. 30 Aug. 1655. [2/3 pages.] |
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18. Order on a letter from Col. Hugh Bethel, on Council's
Order of May 25 last,—that on view of the works and repairs lately
made by Maj. Rich. Elton in Hull, and on receipt of the bill of
expense, and workmen's wages, he finds the repairs to have been
necessary and the expense just;—to advise payment of 87l. 18s. 11d.
to Elton from the Army contingent money. |
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20. To advise a warrant to the Treasurers-at-war to issue, for pay
of the army and incident charges, the balance of the 4,000l.
ordered for the reduced forces, part of that money for those forces
having been paid from other moneys appointed for the army. |
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21. The letter from Col. Guibon, Governor of Jersey, of Aug. 9,
concerning pay of the reduced forces there, referred to CommissaryGen. Whalley and the Committee of officers for reducements, to
report. |
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22. The rules prepared for regulation of printing, presented by
Thurloe, referred to Jones, Lambert, Sydenham, Wolsley, and
Pickering, to report; Thurloe to assist therein. |
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24. The desires of Commissary-Gen. Whalley and Col. Goffe, to
pass their accounts for 1200l., received from Council's contingencies for disbanding horse recruits, there being a balance of
4l. 1s. in Goffe's hands, referred to the Treasury Commissioners, to
audit the accounts and certify, that they may be discharged. |
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25. The petition of Rob. Little, John Fry, John Ansteed, and
Geo. Andrews, for themselves and 100 poor labourers of Scotland
Yard, and elsewhere, referred to Sydenham, Wolsley, and Jones, to
report. [I. 76, pp. 258–262.] |
Aug. 30.
Gray's Inn. |
71. Jer. Bankes to Williamson. Sir Knockerdown Cuntroler
writes me of minds changing like the wind. I hope your entertainment on the founder's day was very noble. I wish we had you in
London this Bartholomew's tide. I meet Queen's College men
daily, but few of my cronies. Jack Sheppard, your officer, is to be
married soon. Send me college news. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 31. |
Pres. Lawrence to [Gen. Monk]. Council, noting the condition
of affairs, have thought it needful that as many more of the forces
of Scotland (beside those reduced the last establishment), should be
reduced as will take off the charge of 3,500l. a month, and wish you
to consider how it can be done with most safety, and to give them
a speedy account thereof. [I. 76, p. 262.] |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
The Protector to the Mayor and commonalty of Colchester.
Several petitions from your town touching its government are now
depending before Council, which cannot be suddenly determined;
but as Monday next is the time appointed by your charter for
electing your magistrates, we wish you to proceed to the election
as usual, having respect to the peace and good government of the
town, and within 4 days after the election, you are to present the
names of the persons elected to be approved by us before they are
sworn, which, by the tenor of your charter, was not to be done till
Michaelmas. [I. 76, p. 262.] |
| Aug. 31. |
72. Remonstrance of Rich. Nonnelly to the Army Committee.
While your servant, it was part of my work to receive warrants and
debentures from your registrars, take them to the residences of the
members of the committee, receive their subscriptions, and then
deliver them back to the registrars. Not being able to read or
write, I neither knew the names nor sums mentioned in the said
warrants and debentures, nor had I the delivering of them to any
but the registrars and their clerks, who afterwards delivered them
to such as demanded or pretended a title to them, and if they were
delivered otherwise, it was no act of mine. |
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It appears by the registrars' books that the registrars registered
and gave forth two debentures in the name of Capt. Puckle, for one
and the same sum, without making any memorandum on the second
debenture that a former one had been delivered, and the second
passed upon purchase before the former, which I bought for Lord
Howard, a year before the second was issued. |
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By the directions and intreaty of his lordship, I bought many debentures, and amongst others that of Capt. Puckle, and of Jno. Puckle,
at 4s. 3d. the pound, and they went to Mr. Bourne, a scrivener,
whose man, Thos. Applegarth, made an assignment of the debenture
to Moses Perkins, a person entrusted by Lord Howard, who subscribed his name as witness; the money was paid to Puckle by
one Dawson, on behalf of Lord Howard, at the Bell Tavern in
King Street, Westminster, and the debenture with the assignment
endorsed was delivered by me to his lordship. |
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If Puckle or any other, under pretence of title to such debenture,
contracted with me for the same, the State was not wronged,
but I am damnified many hundred pounds, being forced to pay
Lord Howard his money back again, besides having to spend much
money in suits at law, and losing my place and credit, for no just
cause or wrong done on my part, and therefore I know no cause
for unjustly charging me with fraud. If I were deceived by
contracting with Puckle, who pretended a right to the debenture
through Capt. Puckle, the registrars were to blame for delivering
the debenture to such pretenders, and not to the right owner, and for
issuing a second and not calling in the first, nor making any
memorandum on the second. This was the only cause of all the
fraud, if any, and the reason why I was damnified; as the
State was not defrauded by me nor damnified one penny, there is
no reason why I should suffer for the said registrars' negligence.
Mr. Snow confessed in Court that the debenture was good, but
afterwards said it was not good, because another had passed before it
on purchase. [1¼ pages.] |
| Aug. ? |
73. Petition of Charles, son and heir, and executor of Sir John
Heydon, to the Protector. In 1632, the owners of Roche and
Selwood Forests, cos. Somerset and Wilts, petitioned for their
disafforesting, offering the King ⅓, the commoners ⅓, and reserving
⅓ to themselves. A commission was issued accordingly, and the
King's deer withdrawn. On 10 June 1634, the King sold his ⅓ to
Sir John Heydon for 20,000l., of which 19,713l. 10s. 0½d. was paid,
and he was at the expense of 4,322l. 12s. 7d. in passing grants and
patents, employing surveyors, &c. Thereupon several gentlemen
bought parcels of the forest near their estates, but they reserve
part of the purchase money till they can have perfect assurance
of the premises. My father died 2 years ago, with 5,000l. or 6,000l.
due to him by the late King, as lieutenant of ordnance. |
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I beg a patent confirming the grant of ⅓ of the said forests, that
I may pay my father's debts, and maintain his younger children and
my mother. [1 sheet.] Annexing, |
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73. i. Letter of Privy Seal from Charles I. to the Exchequer
officers, certifying the purchase by Sir J. Heydon, the
payment of 16,349l. 16s. 0½d. of the 20,000l. purchase
money, and ordering a full discharge on payment of the
balance; also requiring assurances to be made of any
part of the lands which he may sell to pay in the said
balance, and granting him the profits of wood and wood
sales on the land. Westminster, 10 July 1634. [2⅓ pages.
Copy.] |
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73. ii. Constats of payment into the Exchequer, 1635 to 1640, of
3,364l. of the said balance. Signed by Sir Wm. Roberts,
auditor. 23 Aug. 1655. [3 pages.] |
| August. |
Lease from Arthur Ruddle to John Brampton, both of London, of
a shop, 11 feet broad, in Fleet Street, on the south side, and
west of the gate entering into Hanging Sword Court, for 3¾ years,
at 20l. a year. [Parchment signed. Interregnum, Box 2, No. 9.] |
| Aug. ? |
74. E. F. to Williamson. You seem in yours to doubt whether
you will fight under the banner of Minerva or Mars, but be
Ulysses rather than Hector or Achilles. Classical examples of the
power of eloquence, ending,— |
Contendisse semel cum Pallade fertur Arachnen—
Ovidio fides si qua adhibenda foret—
Quam pro stultitiâ Pallas vertebat Arachnen
In tipulam; nullus Pallade sit melior,
Ac Deus haud ullus; nam quis fuit ille Deorum
Arti qui præstat Palladis ægisonæ. |
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[Latin, 1⅓ pages.] |
