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Vol. 207. |
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Jan. 1 |
Adm, Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to perfect a contract with Lord (late Col.) Wm. Sydenham, for the purchase for 300l. of timber trees in Carisbrooke Park, which were surveyed and marked out for the navy by Col. Fras. Willoughby; also to see that the 300l. is paid to the Treasurer of the Navy, and charged upon his account, as ordered by the Council of State. |
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Order for the speedy refitting of the Bridgwater, Ruby, Preston, and Elias, at Chatham |
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Capt. Lamb. Cornelius, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Understands they have received a petition from some of his men for payment of their wages; most of them have had tickets of him for the same, and as there are others on board whose necessities are great, in regard of their families, begs 10 or 12 more tickets, to give them until their wages are ordered. Has tallowed, and is off the ground, and will hasten to his station. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
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Repairs of ships |
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Hugh Peters |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Recommends Mr. Hellier for a minister's place on board some ship, at 100l. a year |
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Thos. Scott, Cheriton, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires they will forget all former faults, and allow him to continue in his place as purser, for the sake of his wife and children. |
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Capt. Thos. Wright, Fame, Hope. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has just arrived from Deptford, and will follow the instructions received from the Admiralty Commissioners. |
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Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Arrival and departure of ships |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to John Fowler, Judge-Advocate of the Fleet, for his pay, &c., from the time he was last paid, at 8s. a day. |
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Capt. Jno. Bowry, Cowes Road, Isle of Wight. |
Adm. Com. |
Convoyed a ship laden with hemp from the Downs to Portsmouth, for the stores there, and is about to see her and 4 others to St. Malo, by order of Rear-Adm. Bourne. Put to sea once, but was forced back by contrary winds. There has been a shipwreck on this island, and also in the western parts. |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
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Has sent up a packet from Capt. Bowen, who has arrived with 3 cloth ships from Hull, bound for the Mass; there are 3 or 4 vessels of Yarmouth laden with goods also ready to go over, to which he will give convoy. The Nantwich having lost her cable and anchor off Lowestoft, sent a vessel to recover them, and has deposited them in the stores. Will reply to Col. Salmon's letter, but none of his regiment have yet arrived. |
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Capt. Roger Cuttance, Weymouth. |
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Is sorry they cannot release Beach in exchange for his son; it was none of his propounding, but of Beach's wife, who procured an order from the Governor [of St. Sebastian's] to keep his son a prisoner to exchange for her husband. As his son is like to suffer a long imprisonment, to the great grief of his parents, desires they will procure his release by discharging Capt. Coots, a prisoner at Plymouth, before any other is exchanged for him. |
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Jan. 3 |
Capt. Jno. Harman, Torringtor, Spithead. |
Adm. Com. |
Is detained by contrary winds, but will proceed to Portsmouth, as ordered by Rear-Adm. Bourne |
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Capt. Jno. Parker, Cheriton, Downs. |
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Arrived yesterday from Dieppe and Seinehead, where he carried Lady Mary Stuart and Dr. Fleetwood, and convoyed several merchant vessels. Has received their letter dismissing Scott, the purser, and on the other's coming on board, will send him up to clear his accounts at the Victualling Office. As he has promised, if retained, to leave off going on shore, and stick close to his employment, and as he has a wife and children, who will be utterly undone if he is dismissed, desires they will give him another trial; he has remained on board lately, and behaved civilly. Was glad to see such a sudden change wrought in him, and he has given satisfaction in the matter of the stores. |
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Capt. Rich. Cowes, Paradox, Dublin. |
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Came by order of the Lord Lieutenant and Council from Kinsale to Dublin, whence he was sent to Chester, where he received 14,000l. on board, which he landed at Dublin, and is going back to Kinsale to victual, and then return to Dublin. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out bills of imprest to Capt. Edw. Allen, cashier to the Victualling Office, for 2,000l. a week for 2 weeks, commencing 23 Aug. to 6 Sept. 1658, to be issued on the old declaration for victuals for the last year, according to orders from Majors Robt. Thomson, and Nehemiah Bourne, and Comr. Willoughby. |
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Like order to make out similar bills to the same for 3,000l. a week for 4 weeks, 26 Nov. to 24 Dec. 1658, for carrying on of the victualling affairs upon the new declaration for this next year, to be issued as aforesaid. |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Scarborough. |
Adm. Com. |
Has only just received their order for going from Dort to Flushing, if there were no more vessels to convoy, and his being on his station has hitherto prevented his prosecuting it. Asks if he shall now do so, or remain where he is until he has expended his victuals. Hears it was the Essex that lost her foremast, bowsprit, and head. |
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Capt. Rich. Hodges, Portsmouth
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Received their order, and came from Milford on the 29th ult., with several convoys, and put into Scilly, where he was detained by contrary winds until the 2nd inst., when he made for Portsmouth, and waits commands. |
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Geo. Rudacke, the Weymouth pink, Harwich. |
Col.Clerke |
Asks the command of the pink, in case the Admiralty Commissioners should remove Capt. Wilkinson; has been master in her some time. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of ships |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Robt. Sewell, in-storekeeper at Chatham, for 15l., for his care in managing the place of out-storekeeper, for 6 months ending 31 Dec. last. |
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Jan. 5 |
Capt. Peter Bowen, the Bradford, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Put into the Roads through a violent storm, and has delivered Sir Philip Meadows' letter to Major Burton, to be sent by a safe hand. Is going to the Maas with two cloth ships, and several others of value, by order of the Major; having only a month's provisions, will go to revictual at Scarborough, where orders should be sent. |
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Capt. Edw. Nixon, Pearl, Yarmouth Roads. |
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Arrived with his convoys from Leith last night, and having 3 weeks' provisions left, will return to his station till they are exhausted, and then go to Hull to revictual. |
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Capt. Mic. Nutton, the Norwich, Yarmouth Roads. |
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Sailed from Leith with a fleet of laden Scotch vessels, bound for London, by order of General Monk, but was forced into Tynemouth Haven through the bad weather; arrived in the Roads on the 2nd inst. Will return to Leith. Left Ralph Lassells, the master, at Leith, sick. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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There having been 100l. offered by several persons for the trees lately surveyed at Richmond, in possession of Mr. Bentley, unless he will give that sum for them, they are to be disposed of to the best advantage of the State. |
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Capt. Thos. Lardge, Lark, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Delivered the canvas received from Capt. Geo. Pley at Weymouth to the storekeeper, and having been cleaned and supplied with six weeks' provisions, will sail for his station. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
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Repairs and dispatch of ships |
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Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
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Particulars of ships |
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Capt. Jno. King, John ketch, Nore. |
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Is daily ranging in his station, convoying small vessels with merchants' goods, and sometimes with the fleet in Hoseley Bay. Has not heard of any of the enemies' men-of-war lately, and small vessels now pass through freely. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Having no intention of sending either the Advice or Bryer to sea, notwithstanding the former order for their refitting, they need not be cleaned, but only have such repairs as may render them fit for service on emergency. |
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Capt. P. Butler, Marmaduke, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Since leaving the Hope on the 1st instant, has had much wind, and yesterday arrived with one of the East India ships; another has come in since. Is ready to take the first opportunity to accomplish the intended voyage, and hopes the undertakings will be successful. |
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Capt. Jeremy Country, Greyhound, Spithead. |
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Has had his ship cleaned, her leaks stopped, taken in 7 weeks' victuals, and is ready to sail for Plymouth. His purser much neglected his duty the last voyage, by staying behind, and taking in such short allowance of provisions that they were forced to half allowance by the time the provisions should only have been half expended. As the men were thus never satisfied, the purser threatened the ship should never go to sea again; considering it not safe to have him on board without a guard, left him at Plymouth while he acquainted them, which he would else have forborne until the ship was paid off, when he might have given them a personal account. |
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Jan. 8 |
Martin Noel |
Adm. Com. |
If they will appoint him by tally to pay Mr. Banks 5,290l., it will not much obstruct his payments into the Exchequer; may find some way of assigning him some money as well abroad as at home, to satisfy him gradually. By contract, is to pay a great part of his money for farms quarterly, but being requested by Banks, is willing to do him what civil courtesy he can. |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
[Adm. Com.] |
Will send the Portsmouth frigate to Portsmouth, to take under her charge the vessel laden with ammunition and stores for that garrison. The Marmaduke having arrived, asks where she is to victual. |
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Capt. Roger Cuttance, Weymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Thanks for the warrant for releasing Capt. Adrian Coots for his son, which favour will never be forgotten. |
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Prize Officers |
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The business of the St. Maria was passed at the Admiralty Court last Saturday, but the commission and papers that are to be sent to Toulon will not be ready before Thursday's post; if in the interim they think fit to send any intimation to their agent, the opportunity may be embraced. |
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Capt. Jno. Bowry, Cowes Road, Isle of Wight. |
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Is still detained by wind and weather; being bound to St. Malo with a convoy, as the voyage may prove longer than was expected, desires order for a month's provisions at Portsmouth. Has already received a fortnight's, but being hastened from Dover to convoy the ship with hemp there, could not take in what was formerly ordered. |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
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As the fitting of the 2nd and 3rd rate ships is nearly over, has discharged a number of the men; the work on hand will not long employ the remainder, but hopes they will see a necessity for keeping such a number of shipwrights constantly employed—either by building a 3rd rate, there being plenty of keel pieces and other timber, or on some other work, —as may save public occasions; as Comr. Pett has gone up to Whitehall, he can open the matter more fully. Desires order as to disposing of the hull of the Entrance, by sale or otherwise. |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Harwich. |
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Has come in for 2 months' provisions by order of the Vice-admiral, and is then to return to the fleet in Hoseley Bay. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for all the commissioners to attend at the Admiralty Chamber at Whitehall on Thursday at 9 a.m., to sit in a court of war for the trial of Capt. Saunders and Mr. Hayward, by virtue of letters patent under the Great Seal. |
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" and Treasurer. |
Order for payment of the wages due to the officers and company of the Basing at Portsmouth |
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Capt. Edm. Curle, Vulture, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Will get up to Deptford as ordered, but is hindered by contrary winds and neap streams |
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Jan. 11 |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of the refitting, employment, and stations of State's ships. The foul weather has much hindered the dispatch of those under repair; is settling the business under his charge as well as he can, and intends to be in Exeter this week, and to come up and wait upon the Admiralty Commissioners. The want of money to give relief to many under straits has caused such complaints that his trouble has not been a little; hopes before this comes to hand a considerable sum will have been ordered. |
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Rich. Browne, Pembroke. |
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Delivered their enclosure to the master of the Lichfield, which is still detained in harbour by the foul weather, but the sick men are well refreshed. Next Monday, Col. Clerke will be chosen a burgess for the town; hopes he will be pleased to accept it. |
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Navy Comrs. |
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Having received notice from Vice-Adm. Goodson that several of the ships under his command are nearly out of victuals, and want boatswains' and carpenters' stores, desire directions, as the certain time and intended service of his fleet is not known, or how long they may continue in Hoseley Bay so that they cannot well apportion what should be sent to him. |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
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The Spaniard that was master of the ship in Milford has gone by post to Milford Haven; hopes their letters will be there before him. Simon Johnson Blew, the young man who gave the information, was met by one who brought him to his master's correspondent, who gave him money and clothes, and provided a horse to send him to London; but he has gone with John Tilton, the Bristol carrier, who will come into London 2 p.m. on Friday, and may be met at Charing Cross. Hears the ship came from the Canaries, and hopes the deceit may be discovered. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Richard Gerrard, deputy marshal-general of the army, for 100l. disbursed by him for the maintenance of prisoners of war in his custody. |
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Capt. Wm. Barker, Milford Haven. |
Adm. Com. |
Saw a vessel of North Yarmouth to the Ram Head, where Capt. Sansom of the Portsmouth took charge of her to the Downs; being in great want of a boat, put into Plymouth, where he was supplied with one by Capt. Hatsell, who directed him to give convoy to a London vessel bound for Bristol. Has now received an order to convoy the Hope to the Downs, but has not received the orders sent in the Dartmouth or Fox. |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Capt. Pack has come into the Roads from Dunkirk with the Guinea, having 6 companies of Col. Salmon and one of Col. Biscoe's regiment; will deliver him his letter to-morrow. Having been out of town, could not write Col. Salmon; begs he will acquaint the Commissioners that he could not send any of the ships they named to Flushing, as they were not in port, but that if they had left it to him to send any ship that was not on special service, he could have done the work. As the Guinea is going for the Downs, and has only 2 days' provisions left, will be forced to supply her with a small quantity. Begs he will inform Col. Clerke that he paid the express 4l.; is coming up within 14 days, and will receive it himself. |
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Capt. Robt. Duck, Hunter, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying in his station, and convoying vessels bound for Lynn, Yarmouth, &c. to the Roads. Is going with several to the Thames, and will then return to Harwich, having only 3 days' provisions left. |
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Jan. 14 |
Capt. Thos. Lardge, Lark. Portland Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying in his station with Capt. Lambert of the Bramble, and is forced into the Roads by extremity of weather, with the Greyhound and several other vessels bound westward; will again cruise on his station until further orders. |
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Edm. Rolffe |
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Petition for a cook's place. Has lived in Rochester 21 years in good repute, and most of that time was employed at sea in the service of the Commonwealth; but through taking an inn, and other engagements, debts, and losses, has become destitute. With certificate of Jno. Mabb, mayor, and 13 others, in confirmation of the above. |
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Jno. Packwood |
Navy Comrs
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Sends abstract of the muster books of the Worcester and 5 other ships named, that they may understand their present condition. |
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Adm. Com. |
" and Treasurer. |
Order to pay off the Vulture at Deptford |
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Jno. Burton, Deptford. |
Adm. Com. |
Two years since, was appointed purser to the Rosebud, but since then she has been laid up, to his utter undoing. Never troubled them until last Michaelmas, but since then has spent his time in daily waiting upon them, expecting encouragement, but receiving none, having no friend to acquaint them of his poverty and necessities; hopes they will not cast off an old servant. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth
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Particulars of the arrival and departure of ships, and their repairs and victualling |
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Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Weymouth pink, Harwich. |
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The refitting has been much delayed by the extremity of the weather, but is informed by the carpenter that she will be ready to sail next week; will gain his former station, and will send frequent accounts of his proceedings. |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Repair, victualling, and sailing of ships. Requires 20 loads of standard knees for the ships in hand, and another fire-place in the smith's forge. |
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J. Bland, Whitehall
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Adm. Com. |
Desires they will send him out an order for payment of the freight due for carrying provisions to the fleet at Lisbon, as also for what has been due since last Michaelmas twelvemonth, and thus free him and others from daily attendance on the Navy Commissioners. |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
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Sends a list of 7 ships in the Downs, with an account of the provisions in each. Received their order for sending up Mr. Hayward to the court of war, but as it came so late, fears he will not be up in time. The Portsmouth and Cheriton, with their convoys, have been forced back by contrary winds, and the Assistance and Selby from their station before Ostend. Capt. Reader of the Eaglet ketch has gone to Holland, with Major Walters and two small vessels. Hopes the Guinea and Amity have arrived safe at Yarmouth, with Col. Salmon's regiment; as they took in the whole, the Wakefield has returned empty. The Swallow and two others have been 8 weeks on their voyage from Dunkirk to St. Valery, to fetch soldiers from thence for that garrison. Particulars of ships and their victualling. |
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Jan. 17 |
Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
Victualling Comrs. |
Having received notice from the Admiralty Commissioners that they have ordered him a month's provisions besides those he supplied to the Guinea, and having only 5 days' left, desires they will hasten them down, otherwise will be forced to put his company upon short allowance. |
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Jas. Hyndes |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for the gunner's place in the Success or any other ship, having served in several of the State's ships to the danger of his life, and never deserted nor left, until discharged through sickness. Since then has been in the merchant service as a master, but is now anxious to return to his former employment. With certificates of Capts. Andrew Ashford, Thos. Sparling, and others. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for the cleaning and refitting the Bridgwater, Preston, and Ruby, now in the river, as also the Elias at Chatham. |
68 |
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" and Treasurer. |
Order for payment of wages due to the officers and company of the Lily, Rose, and Signet, coming up to Deptford. |
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Like order for the Basing at Portsmouth, the money for which was formerly ordered to be taken up in the town, but could not be procured. |
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Chris. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Has launched the Winsby and Elizabeth, and docked the Providence and Yarmouth, both very defective, and is proceeding with the work. Being much necessitated for straight timber, and 2 and 3-inch plank, desires a speedy recruit. Particulars of works on other ships. |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
[Adm. Comrs.] |
Has sent the Guinea to Portsmouth for her supply, and ordered her a week's victuals from Dover; will observe their order respecting the Hope when she arrives in the Downs. The commander of the Assurance complains of his purser's neglect of duty, be not having been on board above 7 days since 3 August last. His company make continual complaint for their fish money, and satisfaction for half allowance, through want of provisions and the purser's absence. Hearing from Lord Lockhart that 2 companies of Col. Salmon's regiment are yet at Dunkirk, waiting to be transported to Yarmouth, has sent over the Wakefield for that purpose. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for cleaning and refitting 16 ships named, for present service at sea, to be furnished with stores and provisions for the number of men mentioned for each; if there be a want of workmen in the different yards where they are to be refitted, directions are to be given for entertaining a requisite number. |
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Barth. Peartree, Lichfield, Milford Haven. |
Adm. Com. |
Thanks for their warrant to take charge as master, as also for their order to command until further notice; will endeavour faithfully to discharge the trust. Is still detained by winds, but will sail for Plymouth. Hearing from Mr. Shewell of Bristol that his convoys are gone from Kinsale, will execute their first commands. |
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Jan. 20 |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Delivered their warrant to the victualling agent, and will give all dispatch to the Torrington and Basing, as also to the Portsmouth when she arrives. Sent their letter to Capt. Butler at Cowes, whom he has supplied with oars, blocks, spars, rudder-irons and ropes. The Torrington will be ready to go to Spithead on Wednesday. |
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Capt. Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
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Has been to Carisbrooke Park, with Capt. Dowdney, taken an account, and set a moderate price upon the 125 trees standing within the pales and about the house, formerly marked out for the navy; that Lord [Sydenham] may the better judge what are fit to be reserved for ornament or defence, has stated the particular grounds whereon they stand; values the trees at 74l. |
76 |
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Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends an amended account of provisions wanting in the stores; the fleet riding at Harwich causes much extra expenditure; will soon receive a general demand from the whole of the fleet, which he will not be able to answer unless they send the goods with speed. Asks for dispatch of the canvas, twine, colours, oil, &c., by the Harwich hoy, and the first demand for cordage with the rest, the first opportunity. There are one or two Harwich hoys at London which will carry nearly all of them down. |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Concerning the pursers victualling the soldiers, ordered the captain of the Amity, before he went to Dunkirk, not to victual them except the pursers were paid for it, which they observed; what the soldiers had of the purser, one of Col. Salmon's captains paid him for. The Guinea has sailed; furnished her with provisions enough to keep them alive to the Downs. |
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Capt. J. Grymesditch, Chatham. |
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Hears from Comr. Pett that they have ordered him to be cleaned and victualled for a 6 months' voyage. Is now riding 7 miles below Chatham, and has been careened, &c., but having been at sea 4 months, must lay his ship on shore, so that her lower works may be searched and repaired. |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Scarborough. |
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Has only 13 days' provisions left; the Pearl, having a week less, has gone into the Humber, that she may be ready when he is out of provisions. A fleet at Newcastle will be ready next week, and will occasion his coming into Yarmouth Roads. Desires an order at Yarmouth where he will go to victual, as also a hawser to make some main shrouds. |
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Capt. Lamb. Cornelius, Bramble, Portland Road. |
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Will accompany the Lark to St. Malo as ordered, and send an account of proceedings |
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Jan. 22 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Has received an express about equipping 7 ships in the harbour for service, but most of them are ready, and only want graving. Asks whether it shall be done the next or following spring tide; if their commanders are appointed, and their men entered meantime, they may be ready to take in their ordnance and provisions. Comr. Pett has gone to London. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Repairs of ships. Has had to take off all hands from the new ship, for the quicker dispatch of the others. |
83 |
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Henry Richards, the Grantham. |
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Came from Jamaica the 3rd ult., by order of Lieut.-Gen. Doyley, commander-in-chief in the West Indies, and on coming to soundings in the Channel on the 8th instant, not being able to make any observations either by the sun or stars, the first place they made was Lundy. Capt. Gyles Marsh, considering the damage the frigate had received, and bad weather approaching, sent on shore to Sir John Ricketts, lord of the island, for a pilot to carry them to Bristol, but a sudden gust forced them to leave both the captain and the island, with the loss of their cables and anchors. Drove all night, and the next morning made Minehead, whence they procured a pilot, by whose industry, with God's providence, they now ride safe. Has sent all the papers concerning the State to Secretary Jno. Thurloe. |
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Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, Portsmouth. |
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Has come in from the Downs to refit; gave convoy to several vessels laden with stores for Portsmouth. Was forced back once by a storm. |
85 |
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Capt. Edw. Blagge, Plymouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Intends to begin his journey towards London on the 28th, in obedience to the Admiralty Commissioners, to whom he sends his service. |
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Capt. Jno. Bowry, Cowes Road, Isle of Wight. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been to sea, but was forced back by extremity of weather, and lost two 2 of his fleet of 8. Has now some small ones with him, which he will see safe the first opportunity. |
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Capt. Thos. Eliot |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Thanks the Admiralty Commissioners for their promise of a command, and shall be ready to observe their orders in 20 days. Has been very much troubled of late through his wounds, but is at present in greater hopes of recovery. Asks where the ship lies, so that he may send his bedding and other necessaries to her. |
88 |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Has docked the Yarmouth, being one of the 4 ordered to be fitted out, and as there is much to be done to her, it will require 8 or 10 weeks; will employ as many men as is requisite to give her dispatch. Particulars of other ships. Is in great want of tallow, and as there is a considerable quantity at Deptford, desires 2 tons may be sent down. |
89 |
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Jan. 24 |
Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends a packet received from the master of the Grantham, which has just arrived. When off Lundy last Saturday, the captain wanting provisions, he and the purser went on shore in a boat, but a storm suddenly arising, she was forced to cut her cables, which were lost with the anchors, and came up the channel to King's Road in great distress. She having no cables or boat to ride by, has furnished her with both, and Mr. Snow has supplied 4 days' fresh provisions; has written the Admiralty Commissioners, and can do no more until further order. |
90 |
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Adm. Com. |
Similar particulars. Sends a packet received from Hen. Richards, master of the Grantham. Her company have been much distressed for want of victuals, having put 7 men to 4 men's allowance ever since they came from Jamaica. Has advised the master to send an account of all things, so that directions may be given concerning them, without which nothing can be furnished, as the State has no stores or provisions at Bristol. Desires a ship may be directed to call at Bordeaux, to convoy home the Samaritan of Bristol, laden with wines, which dares not stir without convoy; this will not only secure the State's interest, but much oblige and encourage the merchants. |
91 |
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Capt. Thos. Wright, Fame, Yarmouth Roads. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Desires he will send some tickets by the bearer, his purser having some sick on board not fit for service. |
92 |
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Rich. Harvie |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for an order or warrant to act as chaplain of the Satisfaction, knowing the danger of going without one. |
93 |
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Capt. Peter Foote, Mermaid, Passage Harbour. |
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Sailed from Plymouth with the Ann of London for Kinsale, by order of Capt. Hen. Hatsell, but when within 12 leagues of the Old Head of Kinsale, met with such a sudden and extreme storm that he was not only severed from his convoy, which he has not since heard of, but was forced eastward of his port as far as Passage, near Waterford, where he has been waiting these 12 days. As the storms are great and frequent, is reduced to narrow straits for victuals, and is now on half allowance. |
94 |
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Jno. Howard |
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Petition for the place of purser. Formerly served the State, and has since been in the merchant service as purser and mate, but through the scarcity of merchandizing, and having no friends, is now out of employment. With certificate by Joseph Dobins and 5 others. |
95, 96 |
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Capt. Jeremy Country, Greyhound, Spithead. |
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Sailed from Spithead on the 11th inst. with a vessel laden with powder and other materials for the garrison at Scilly, but was twice forced back into Portland Road by the violence of the storms. Sailed again last Monday, with the Oxford from Morlaix, but parted company in a storm off Lyme, and was forced to bear up for Spithead, where he came to anchor last night. |
97 |
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Jan. 26 |
Capt. Hen. Pack, Amity, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Since his arrival, has applied to Major Burton. The provisions he was forced to expend for the relief of the soldiers that came in his ship and the Guinea have been honestly paid for by their captains; has had the ship supplied with the like proportion, but was much obstructed by the violent winds and weather; has now all on board and shall not let any opportunity slip to fulfil their commands. His master had a boy, Thos. Callis, that had been his servant 6 months, but having taken indecent liberties with him in the last voyage to Iceland, the boy last Friday got on shore and left the ship, telling his grievances to another servant before leaving. Upon hearing of it, took the purser, surgeon, and Wm. Highnoone, the servant, on shore in a boat, and examined Callis; having heard what he had to say, and found that his master had similarly assaulted Highnoone, when he was his servant, as also Jasper Cranch, the master mate's son, had them all before the bailiffs and examined upon oath, and will send the examinations if needed. On returning to the ship, found the master full of strong drink, according to his custom; having called all the officers together, told them he had something to impart which was fitter to be spoken among heathens than those professing Christ, and charged the master with what had been sworn against him; he denying it, sent for Cranch, who reiterated all that had been stated; commanded the master to his cabin, and kept a guard on him, but there being a sad storm the next day, sent him to be tried before the bailiffs at Yarmouth, according to law, supposing a gaol among rogues more fit for him than a ship with honest men. |
98 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to refit the Elizabeth, and furnish her with stores and provisions for the present expedition, in lieu of the Yarmouth, which will take more time. |
99 |
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Order to make out a bill for 500l. to Rob. Turpin, for sick and wounded seamen |
100 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
At his arrival, found the Expedition and 5 others in port, cleaning and revictualling as ordered; some were ready to lay on shore, some will be ready to sail to-day, and the others in a short time. Thinks with Mr. Grassingham that the Speaker ought to go up the river to be refitted and victualled, as it will be done with more ease and profit, but of her, as also of other matters relating to the ships in Hoseley Bay, will be able to give a more particular account when he has been there. The weather has been so violent that all work has been hindered, and all care was little enough to secure the ships. |
101 |
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Capt. Mark Harrison, the Guard, Medway River. |
Col. Clarke. |
Thanks for his present command, but begs to remind them that he was promised it should not be any hindrance when any other presented. Is now in petty warrant victualling, which being so poor, and the duties so hard, able and careful men will not serve in such vessels; therefore desires an order for sea provisions. |
102 |
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Capt. Jno. King, John ketch, Swinn. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been daily ranging in his station and convoying small vessels laden with merchant goods, but has not heard of any of the enemies' men-of-war. Riding in a great storm on the 25th inst., damaged his cables, but is safe at present. |
103 |
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Jan. 27 |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
The Newberry has arrived in the Hope and the Nantwich has sailed up the River |
104 |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
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Particulars of the repair and sailing of ships, and their returning, through contrary winds and foul weather. |
105 |
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Capt. Rowland Bevans, Convert, Yarmouth Roads. |
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Being short of provisions, came to anchor in Scarborough Road with the Bradford; but in a grievous storm, broke the stock of his best bower anchor, and lost his sheet anchor, with the cable. |
106 |
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Rich. Browne, Pembroke. |
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Sent the examinations concerning the ship Hope and intended a further examination of De Lopus, alias Don Juan, but he left for London. As they were riding through the town, persuaded them to take Tenby in their way and rest there that night, which they did; instructed some persons, who well knew the person he suspected, to observe De Lopus, but he was not the same. Has made a diligent search for papers, but none of any importance can be found, so concludes De Lopus took them to London on his first journey there. The company have been tampered with, both on board and on shore. |
107 |
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Major John Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
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Cannot send the Assistance to Portsmouth or Chatham as ordered, there being no vessel in the Downs to convey the orders, or to receive the clothes appointed for Dunkirk garrison. The Centurion has arrived, after a bad voyage, and brings word that an English ship was driven ashore off the Scaw and lost, but the men and the 40 guns saved. |
108 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
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Has been on board the Swiftsure and viewed the rest of the frigates in the Road, and resolved with the Vice-admiral and their captains as to the most safe and expeditious way to put them into an equipage for service. Has sent the Swiftsure and 3 others to Queenborough to be repaired; prefers that place to the Hope, it being quiet as to the motion of the water, near to Chatham, and more out of the eye of the world. Other ships named should be cleaned and repaired at once, to save expence. During his stay, will inspect all matters tending to the complete dispatch of the frigates. |
109 |
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Wm. Burton, junior, Great Yarmouth. |
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As his father has gone for London, has ordered the captain of the Amity to go to Aldborough Bay, to transport some money to Scotland as directed. The Convert is in the Roads, waiting for orders where to revictual. |
110 |
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Capt. Edw. Nixon, Pearl, Whit booth Road, in Humber. |
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Has been riding on his station with the Convert and Bradford, but his provisions being the nearest out, it was agreed that he should repair to Hull to revictual, and then return, that they might do the same. Not finding any order at Hull to revictual, came to the Humber, where he will receive 2 months' on board, when the weather will permit. It has been so bad of late that the greater part of his maincourse was blown away; will deliver the remains of it at Harwich, and receive a new one.—P.S. Having now received 2 months' victuals, will sail for his station. |
111 |
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Capt. Hen. Pack, Amity, Aldborough Bay. |
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Has arrived from Yarmouth, by order of Mr. Burton, junr., but cannot hear of any money or otherwise, so waits orders. |
112 |
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Jan. 28 |
Capt. Barth. Peartree, the Lichfield, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
The boatswain died the 23rd inst., and his mate is dangerously ill. Has taken an account of his stores, and appointed a man to take charge of them until further order. Advised the safe arrival of his convoys in France, and is now about to sail for Spithead, by order of Capt. Heaton. |
113 |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
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Docking and repairing of ships. Desires a warrant for docking 3 Flemish ships, one after the other, the single dock being now empty, or otherwise for shutting the dock gates. |
114 |
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Capt. Rob. Vessey, Constant Warwick, Catwater, near Plymouth. |
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Has careened his frigate, is getting in his provisions, and hopes to put to sea with the Sorlings, as ordered by Comr. Hatsell. Has been much delayed by the foul weather. |
115 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for refitting and victualling the Speaker, Newbury, and Nantwich, at Plymouth, Chatham, and Woolwich, and furnishing them with stores for the present expedition. |
116 |
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Capt. Anth. Archer, Forester, Harwich. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Since his voyage to the Scaw, many of his men have been attacked with sickness, and others are not able to do their duties, and are yet borne upon the frigate, for want of tickets to discharge them; asks a supply. |
117 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, London. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends a demand for anchors, to be sent forthwith. Having an order from the Admiralty Commissioners to repair to Chatham and hasten out the fleet, as also to refit the Swiftsure and others of that squadron in Queenborough Water, asks a warrant to Mr. Sprigg to send down the victuals for the Advice and 6 others named; also that their captains and men may be hastened down. |
118 |
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Capt. Rich. Rooth, the Dartmouth, Youghall. |
Adm. Com. |
Has came in, by order of the Lord lieutenant, to transport Lord Broghill and the members of Parliament elected for Cork to Milford or Bristol. |
119 |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has sent up 2 Spanish colours received from the boatswain of the Grantham. The Navy Commissioners promised to order the first ship of the western squadron that went that way to call for the Samaritan of Bristol at Bordeaux, laden with wine; as the Dartmouth is daily expected with the Parliament men from Ireland, beseeches him to procure an order for her to go. |
120 |
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Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Weymouth pink, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Having received order from Major Wm. Burton to sail for Flushing, take into charge the Alexander of London and see her safe into the Hope, intreats that they will be mindful of him for a remove, although absent, having no other friends to address. |
121 |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
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Particulars of ships |
122 |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Aldborough Bay. |
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Having lost his anchors and cables, and being short of provisions, has gone for Harwich, where he will wait orders. Has not seen any of the enemies' men-of-war on the coast, and few English ships until the present fleet that has come in with him. |
123 |
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Jan. 30 |
Vice - Adm. Wm. Goodson, Swiftsure, Buoy of the Nore. |
Adm. Com. |
Left Hoseley Bay the 28th inst. and has just arrived at the Nore; according to their commands, has ordered the Speaker to Woolwich, the Plymouth to Chatham, and if weather permits, hopes to get into Queenborough Water himself to-morrow, and will wait upon them. |
124 |
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Capt. Jonas Poole, Centurion, Downs. |
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Arrived in the Downs and has made a survey of the defects of his ship; the repairs needed are mostly about her head and rigging, and may be accomplished in 10 or 12 days, weather permitting. |
125 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for the speedy cleaning and fitting out of the Great Charity at Woolwich, to bear 170 men |
126 |
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Capt. Joseph Ames, Yarmouth. |
Rich. Creed, Secretary to the Generals at Sea, Whitehall. |
Will wait on the Commissioners next Saturday, as will his lieutenant, who is not well. Has obtained one mate acquainted with the Sound. |
127 |
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Capt. Thos. Bowry, Roe ketck, Lynn. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires order for cleaning and revictualling for 3 months; the extreme foul weather of the last month has much shattered his ground tackle. Has convoyed all the vessels from Yarmouth Roads to Lynn, and will ply about the Deeps. |
128 |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
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Wants a long boat sent down before he sails, the former one having been twice forced from her moorings by the foul weather, and the last time driven on shore near Ramsgate and staved; being of no further use, sold her, and applied the proceeds towards the charge of first recovering her. |
129 |
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The Assistance and Selby have been forced in from their station by extremity of weather, and brought in an Ostend man-of-war, of 6 guns and 40 men and boys. Has delivered her into the Prize Office at Dover, and asks order as to disposal of the prisoners. The Assurance will sail either to Portsmouth or Chatham the first opportunity, when there will be only the Richard and 3 other ships in the Downs. |
130 |
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Wm. Burton, junr., Yarmouth. |
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Has sent the Weymouth pink to Flushing, to convoy the Alexander of London from thence to the Hope; the Bradford, Pearl, and Convert, appointed for the northern coast, have arrived in the Roads; the latter wants victuals. |
131 |
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Capt. Robt. Clarke |
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Recommends Lieut. Jos. Young for an appointment as lieutenant in the Triumph |
132 |
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Dan. Furzer, the Grantham, King's Road. |
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Sends an account of shot, bolts, bars, spikes, hoops, and other ironwork, amounting to 789 tons, sent from Dean Forest between 3 Sept. 1654 and 30 Jan. 1657–8. Has surveyed the damage done to the Grantham by the foul weather, and with sanction of Mr. Shewell, is in hand with the repairs, so as to enable her to come up to London, but there is stuff and opportunity where she is to fit her for sea. |
133, 134 |
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Jan. 31 |
Jas Hinds |
Col. Clarke. |
Hopes he will procure him the gunner's place in the Success, as promised, notwithstanding the captain desires his boatswain or one Jolly to have it; has served on the station 5 years and obtained good certificates. |
135 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
The Triumph and 5 others are graved and tallowed and ready for their victuals. Captains Nixon, Clarke, Allen, and 4 masters, have appeared, but very few seamen; could employ 1,000 men if he had them, and fears there will be a great want thereof, if some extraordinary care is not speedily taken. Has arranged with Vice-Adm. Goodson to have the Swiftsure and Gloucester careened at Queenborough, where they lie, and desires their victuals may be hastened down. Particulars of ships. |
136 |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Edward Lord Montague. |
Understanding he will sit with the Admiralty Commissioners this afternoon, intreats him to move in his petition for some allowance for building the Richard. |
137 |
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Capt. Sam. Sharland, Fox, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Came from the coast of Ireland on the 26th inst. with a vessel laden with provisions for Plymouth, but when at Land's End, was forced by a storm southwards, and could not seize any place until as far up as Plymouth. Set another mainmast at Kinsale, which the Lord Lieutenant and Council will satisfy for, but soon after it sprung again; had it fished, so that, although it is strong, it is big and not pliable. The major part of his cordage being expended in supplying what was spoiled when he lost his mast, needs a supply. Will soon be ready to return to his station. |
138 |
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Capt. Eustace Smith |
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Recommends Valentine Jowles for employment as master, master's mate, or gunner, having been employed for many years as master's mate, and lately in the Gloucester, under his command in the late expedition. |
139 |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham Dock. |
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Hears the ships are come within Queenborough, and 6 that he lately fitted will be ready to take in their victuals if it comes to-morrow. The only great want now is working seamen. Sent a packet last Saturday, which came from the Swiftsure, and now encloses another. |
140 |
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Jno. Tippetts, Jno. Dymock, Portsmouth. |
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Demand for train oil, hard wood, tar, canvas, and hammocks for the stores |
141 |
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Capt. Anth. Young, Deptford. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires they will appoint as his lieutenant in the Rainbow Lieut. Chandler, who served under him in the James and Tredagh. |
142 |
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Capt. Geo. Pley |
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Two lists of imprests issued on his accounts, from Jan. 1657–8 to Jan. 1858–9 |
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