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Sept. 1 |
Jno. Robson and Thos. Holleday, prisoners in St. Sebastian's. |
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Petition for the discharge of 18 Spanish prisoners named at Plymouth, in exchange for themselves and their company, who were taken by an Ostend man-of-war and carried to
St. Sebastian's, but petitioners were sent back on parole to effect the exchange. With list of
the Spanish prisoners, and certificate of Wm. Shipman and Thos. Willes, bailiffs of Aldborough,
and Nich. Foster, in favour of the petitioners, giving also a list of 20 of their company
taken. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Jno. Hooper, clerk to the Admiralty Commissioners, for his quarter's
salary, and entertainment, ending 1st July 1659, and thenceforward quarterly, at 100l. a year. |
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Order to enquire by whose order the Forester was brought up to Woolwich, and by whose
negligence she is beneaped. |
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Order to make out a bill to Thos. Davis, Admiralty messenger, for 100l., to be disbursed as directed
by the Admiralty Commissioners. |
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Capt. Robt. Duck, Hunter, off the Ness Land. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying in his station, convoyed several vessels, and chased 2 Ostend shallops over the
Long Sand, but could not fetch them up, his frigate being foul. Has only 10 days' victuals
left; will return to Harwich for orders. |
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Sept. 2 |
Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends intelligence from Colonels Lillingston and Allsop at Dunkirk, but there is the Hampshire
on the French coast, near Boulogne, for preventing what they mention; will send the Merlin
and any other frigate that may come in. The Bristol is also thereabouts, and has been to
leeward after one of the enemies' men-of-war. |
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The Lizard has come in, with the Brightelmstone fishermen under her convoy; those belonging
to the herring fishery about the Foreland being impatient of staying until the arrival of those
from Rye and Hastings, and there being only the Portland to give them convoy, and she
having neither a captain nor lieutenant on board, has appointed his own lieutenant to command
her, convoy them to the Yarmouth Roads, and bring back a ship of London bound for St. Malo.
Rear-Adm. Bourne having obtained a pilot, has sailed for Chatham; the Merlin and Hawk
ketch have arrived from Dover. |
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A flyboat from Jamaica and 4 ships from Barbadoes have just arrived, but do not bring any
strange news. |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor |
Navy Comrs
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Hears high commendations of spruce and other deals and timber at Chatham, and knows not
where they can have better at the price; they being much needed, desires an order for them.
They were sent for both by Mr. Pett, Mr. Colpott, and himself and son; some objection has
been made as to himself, but he can show that the State has been advantaged thousands by
his action in such matters. There is not a long deal in the stores, and long Gottenburg masts
are wanting for yards, for which Comr. Pett gave order. |
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Having seen some Hamburg deals in Mr. Waterton's yard, if they will contract for them, shall be
glad of some of them at Chatham, as they made bad work sometimes for want of dry deals. |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Leith Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Convoyed six sail from Elsinore for Dundee and Leith, by order of Gen. Montague, but the
wind being contrary, those for Dundee are forced to stay in Leith Road. Will ply to Hoseley
Bay. |
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Robt. Grassingham, Adventure. |
" Greyhound, Ipswich. |
Hears from Capt. Tatnell that the fleet has not yet arrived on the coast, and that their rendezvous
is to be in Hoseley Bay or the Sledway; as the rendezvous will be so near Harwich, hopes to
see them there. |
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Capt. Lamb. Cornelius, Capt. Thos. Lardge, Bramble and Lark, Port land Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Are yet in Portland Road, through wind and weather. There is a fleet of Flemings in the Road,
among which is a ship of 36 guns, bound for Cadiz, laden with anchors, cables, sails, and some
plate brought home by young Tromp's fleet. Sent their masters on board to search, but the
captain would not allow of it without consent of the convoy, who refused; have sent to Portsmouth and Plymouth, and if the expected assistance comes, will endeavour to search him
and the convoy. Sent to the captain to enquire the reason of his opposition to a search, as it
was not an illegal act; since then he has sent on board the convoys several chests and trunks,
as also the Spaniards he had on board; believes they have the plate also. There are 70
sail of considerable ships and 2 convoys. |
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Sept. 5 |
Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends an account of the stations and proceedings of the Downs squadron. The Hampshire has
been forced into the Downs by the southerly winds, but will return to her station; hopes the
Bristol and Merlin will soon be on the French coast, about Dieppe and Boulogne, to prevent
the bringing over of enemies from those parts. Wants the ketch that has gone up with the
Richard hastened down, as he intends using her on the other side, for preventing enemies
being sent over in sloops or shallops, which the frigates are not able to follow so near the
shore. Has taken up a shallop from Mr. White of Dover, which has already chased and
disappointed some of them. |
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Capt. Ant. Rively, Bryer. |
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Convoyed the Hull men to Hamburg, and returned with 3 Newcastle men laden with corn, and is
now plying in his station. Asks a warrant for Jno. Turner as carpenter, as also an order to
revictual at Yarmouth, having only a month's provisions. |
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Capt. Eustace Smith, Speaker, Aldborough Bay. |
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Sends an order from General E. Montague to transport the Duke of Holstein, with his retinue,
&c., to Heligoland, and to return to Hoseley Bay, which he has done, and waits orders. |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
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Hearing that the carpenter of the London has been drowned, asks a warrant for the place for
Dan Eldrigge, an able and religious man. |
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Mr. Maplesden's timber at Maidstone, &c., is long and large, and he is willing to send it in, if he
may have the money due to him on a bill of imprest 15 months old; as it is much needed for
the Sovereign, desires they will take order with him, or order a supply elsewhere. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
[Adm. Com.] |
Sends a letter received by express; as none of the State's ships at Portsmouth can answer the
desires therein, requests notice may be sent to Plymouth for such as are there to come away
with the first wind. Is getting the Marmaduke ashore, and she may be at Spithead this day
week. |
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Wm. Acworth, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Accounts of cables in the stores |
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Adm. Com. |
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Order to make out a bill of imprest to Major Edw. Allen for 3,700l., for victualling affairs. |
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Jno. Banks, Whitehall. |
Adm. Comrs Whitehall. |
Desires order to the Commissioners of Customs to pay him 1,000l. at Bro. [Bristol ?] and 500l. at
Chester, which will a little supply his occasions, and not empty their cash; having paid so much
for customs last week, is in great straits. If they will appoint him 1,000l. more, or if they will
order the Customs' Commissioners to take his bill, or give him credit for it, will pay it in again
for customs. |
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Adm. Comrs. Naseby, Hoseley Bay. |
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Gen. Montague has come in with the whole fleet, all safe and well, save the Newcastle, which lost
her rudder; have ordered 6 frigates mentioned to the Downs, for further directions from
Vice-Adm. Lawson. Order has also been given for the great ships to sail to Queenborough
Water, to be paid off, and some of the 3rd rates will be sent up the River to the same end.
Hearing nothing of the victualling ships, desire they may be hastened down; have not yet
spoken to Mr. Gauden, so cannot tell what supply of victuals will be had at Yarmouth. |
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Sept. 6 |
Major N. Bourne, Aldborough. |
Navy Comrs
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As the fleet of 30 sail has just appeared, desires they will quicken the sending away of the cables
formerly demanded, as also the Church flyboat. |
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Jno. Davies, Deptford. |
Navy Purveyors. |
Sends an account of cables required to be sent to Aldborough, for supply of some of the State's
ships returned from the Sound. |
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Capt. Thos. Bowry, Roe ketch, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Convoying some vessels for Lynn and Boston, met one of the enemies' sloops, who chased 2
barks, and took one of them; but while pursuing the other, discovering the Roe ketch, he took
his men out of the prize he had taken, and made his escape. Has sent the barks home, and
would have taken the sloop if there had been more wind. Desires order to clean and victual.
Noted to go to Harwich and write Grassingham to give him dispatch. |
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Capt. Robt. Vessey, Constant Warwick, Downs. |
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Saw his convoys to Hamburg, where he found 30 sail, who had been detained several weeks for
want of a wind; being also detained himself, the convoys were ready to return when he
left, so saw them as far as Orfordness, and then made for the Downs, and is now under sail to
his station. |
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Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Satisfaction, off the South Frith. |
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Has just arrived with the Convent and Pearl, and 77 sail of fishing boats; the Pearl intends
leaving them. There have been several great ships seen about the Orkney Isles, and at one
time 11 together, but cannot hear whether they were Holland or Spanish men-of-war. As his
provisions ended 23rd ult.; his men have been 3 weeks on half allowance; having received a
week's provisions from the Convert, will make for Yarmouth Roads and wait for orders. |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Gillingham. |
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Has come up to Gillingham by order of the Vice-Admiral, and waits orders |
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Vice - Adm. Wm. Goodson, Naseby, Hoseley Bay. |
Capt. Curtis, of the Newcastle. |
Order, on an order from Gen. Montague, to sail to the Hope, and apply to the Admiralty
Commissioners for further orders. With an account by Jas. French of the provisions on board
the Newcastle. |
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Capt. Earning, of the Bridgwater. |
Similar order |
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Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Portland has returned from Yarmouth, and brought the vessel bound for St. Malo; has no
further convoy for her. The Kent has come in from Ostend, but brings no news save that the
agreement for the free fishing for fresh fish is not yet concluded, as they would not have any
vessels free that had but a barrel of salt on board; would have the herring fishers included,
who sometimes carry salt, so it has retarded; expects to hear the result shortly. Has ordered
the Portland and Kent to ply with the other frigates on the French coast for preventing danger,
which the late intelligence seems to threaten from those parts. |
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Sept. 7 |
Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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On his demands for plank and timber for the works of the gates and wharves of the double
dock, had a supply, but not enough: plank is very hard to come by and dear; his necessity
being great, went over the yard at Deptford with Mr. Hayward, and having chosen 3 or 4 loads
of 3-inch plank, and 5 pieces of timber very fit for the purpose, desires a warrant for it, as also
a supply of more elsewhere. Is in hand with the Church, which will soon be ready to take in
the provisions for Harwich; the Forester is finished. |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham New Dock. |
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Will attend them about Mr. Ellis' business and bring copies of such warrants as Capt. Pett has
relating to it; if Ellis has been dishonest, nobody will countenance him; but if otherwise, he
has no need to fear suffering. Has ordered a hoy to carry down the cables to Harwich for the
3rd and 4th rate frigates; Mr. Arkenstall endeavoured to hire one to carry the cable and anchor
to Portsmouth; the hoymen being so high in their price, referred them to the Navy Commissioners
in London, but one of them came up without effect. They are unwilling to undertake such
employment this winter time; asks the highest price the Commissioners will give, and will try
and procure one. The Richard has arrived at Gillingham; the money to pay her off will be
welcome. |
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Company of the Marmaduke. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for redress, being much abused by their officers, cheated of their allowance of victuals,
and pinch-gut money; are poor, and have wives and children who cannot have what they have
worked for, and so have to go begging about the streets, and are scoffed and jeered at by other
nations, who have more rights and privileges that they as Englishmen. |
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Major Thomson and Bourne, and Comr. Willoughby. |
Order for the speedy refitting the Winsby, Preston, Jersey, and Elizabeth, for the Southern
service, victualling them for 6 months, for 160 to 180 men each, and as much beer as they can
take in. |
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Capt. Edw. Blagge, the Dunbar, Sheerness. |
Adm. Com. |
Was ordered by the General to Queenborough Water, but the tide being spent, anchored near
Sheerness. |
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Jos. Child, Portsmouth. |
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Comr. Pett and Mr. Willioughby, when at Portsmouth last week, desired him to receive
16 Spanish prisoners into the town prison from the Marston Moor; has since allowed them
4d., per day each. They are very desirous of being removed to London, where they hope to
procure their exchange; one named Franco Fernandes Perpega has been of some account in the
Canary Islands, and was very serviceable to the English merchants there; he desires enlargement
on parole, that he may attend them at Whitehall. |
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Capt. Jno. Lambert, Lyon, Queenborough Water. |
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Has come in by order of Gen. Montague, and waits instructions |
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Sept. 8 |
Capt. Rich. Stayner, the London. |
Capt. Gregory of the Cornelian. |
Order to sail to Deptford, and give notice to the Admiralty Commissioners on his arrival |
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" " the London, Queenborough Water. |
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Having received orders from Lord Montague to bring the London into the Swale, left Hoseley Bay
yesterday, and got midway between the shore and middle ground, with the Dunbar, Rainbow,
Lyon, Newberry, Bridgwater, Newcastle, Indian, and 2 fireships, the 3 former of which are at
Queenborough, and the rest gone for the Hope. As the Admiralty Commissioners, when at
Hoseley Bay, gave him leave to come to London when his ship arrived in Queenborough, will
wait on them to-morrow. |
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Capt. Anth. Young, Rainbow, Swale. |
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Has arrived from Hoseley Bay by order of Gen. Montague, with the London, Lion, and Dunbar,
which are not yet quite into Sheerness. |
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Capt. Rich. Cowes, Dublin. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been at Carrickfergus, and landed the carriages for the use of the castle there, and then
returned to Dublin, wanting cables, &c. On the 7th had a very cruel storm, and at 11 at
night, the best bower cable broke; let fall the sheet anchor, and cut the mainmast by the
board, in hopes to ride it out, but had not rode half an hour before the sheet cable broke, and
not having any other, was forced to do the best he could, and ran the frigate ashore in a little
bay on the south side of Dublin Bay; so that all the men, save one who was killed by the fall
of the mainmast, were preserved. Hopes to save the frigate next spring tide. The mainmast
was driven shore at Bullock, broken in pieces by beating against the rocks, and all the
running ropes are spoiled; has saved the main shrouds and some sails, the ammunition, &c.,
and will endeavour to get the guns ashore. The Gift was likewise in great danger, but having
good cables, she rode out the storm. What has befallen him was not in the power of man to
prevent. Noted to renew the order to come to Portsmouth. |
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Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill of imprest to Rich. Gerrard, Deputy Marshal-General of the Army, for
200l. for maintenance of prisoners in Chelsea College. |
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Order for repair of the Guinea at Portsmouth, estimated by Capt. John Tippetts, master shipwright, at 646l. |
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Order to furnish the Cheriton, attending on the herring fishery, with 2 cables of 12 inches each, by
writing to Major Burton or otherwise. |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Has given the Council of State an account of the state of affairs at Plymouth; having received
an express from Dartmouth, that the Richard and Martha had arrived there from the East
Indies, bound for London, and desired a convoy, will send one as soon as the wind is fair.
Wants money to enable him to carry on affairs; movements of the squadron. |
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Capt. Thos. Morris, Weymouth. |
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According to orders from Capt. Hen. Hatsell, endeavoured to beat up as high as Portland, to
visit a Dutch fleet lying there, and suspected to have Spanish goods on board, but they sailed
before he arrived. |
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Sept. 9 |
Vice-Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of the arrival of ships. As there will not be enough victuals for them at Dover,
desires some may be sent from London. Has sent the Hart pink to convoy vessels to Lynn,
and the Jersey to secure, as far as the Texel, a rich ship of London, lately come from Barbadoes,
and bound to Amsterdam. |
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The Elizabeth has arrived, as also the Nightingale, whose captain having urgent occasions at his
home at Maidstone, has given him leave of absence, and ordered his ship to Portsmouth, where
he will join her. Wants the victuallers to send down provisions for the frigates in the Downs,
or fears there will be none to be had at Dover, when they are in want. |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Yarmouth. |
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Sailed as ordered for the North Seas, where they spent so much time that they did not arrive in
Iceland until the last of July, the day before our fleet were to come away, but they remained
there until the 10th ult., our fleet being so separated by the ice that he could not have the
company of the greater part of them at the rendezvous where he abided their coming, and at
last met them at the Orkneys. Heard that a squadron of 11 sail had been seen some days
before his arrival, but it is not known whether they were Hollanders or Spaniards. Met the
Selby and Pearl, who have accompanied him with his fleet to Yarmouth; has seen all the fleet
safe to their ports. As he has but 8 days' provisions left, having supplied the Satisfaction with
7 days for 120 men, desires order as to revictualling. |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends a demand for cables, canvas, &c., for several frigates, as the port is wholly destitute of
stores, and there are 6 frigates in hand, and many more coming in. The Assistance has arrived,
and was nearly lost on the sands. Hoped to have been home to-day, and is commanded to
remain against his will. The weather is such that there are no hopes of victuals from the river,
and Ipswich is so behind that the ships will have to sail on short allowance. Wonders at the
keeping of 13 ships at Harwich, and has written to Whitehall, and hopes an order for their
coming up. |
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Capt. Geo. Dakins, the Bristol, Spithead. |
Adm. Com. |
Has come in to repair and refit, as in chasing an enemy in his station, his fore and maintopsail
yards broke, and so he lost his chase; if his frigate had been clean, should not only have taken
him but one or two more; if they would order a 5th and 6th rate to lie with him, would soon
quiet the enemy about Spithead. Will hasten back to his station. |
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Capt. Valentine Jowles, the Wexford, Hope. |
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Has arrived from Hoseley Bay by order of Vice-Adm. Goodson, the General being desirous that
the fireworks in the ship should be taken down. Wants no cables, anchors, or sails, but the
provisions will be expended the 12th inst. |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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The Naseby, Triumph, and Speaker have arrived in the river, but not without passing through
danger; wishes he had orders to bring up the rest before the spring tide is over. The Richard
is paid off. Will send the stores demanded by Major Bourne, except the tar, as there is little
or none in the stores. The hoy will be ready to sail to Sheerness on Monday, and will lie there
for a convoy, it not being safe to send her without. |
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Sept. 10 |
Capt. Anth. Rively, Humber. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires a new boat, the former being staved in a storm; also cables and sails |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Leith Road. |
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Has used all diligence to get to Hoseley Bay, but has been twice beaten back by contrary winds,
and unless he had endangered both ship and men, could not have doubled the Staples, which is
a dangerous place besides a lee shore. His victuals being out, has received 14 days' from Gen.
Monk; will sail the first wind. |
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Capt. Wm. Whitehorn, Portsmouth. |
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Has just arrived from Hoseley Bay, and as the master of attendance at Portsmouth has no order
concerning him, waits commands. |
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Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
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Arrival and departure of ships |
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Arrival of ships. Their captains left to wait upon the Admiralty Commissioners as soon as they
came to anchor; does not hear that any have orders to carry their ships higher up, except Capt.
Hayward, who is to go to Woolwich. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Rich. Basse, merchant of London, for 2,000l., for the like value received
in the Sound for the use of the fleet under Gen. Montague, according to a bill of exchange drawn
by Jno. Creed, and to charge it as imprest on his account. |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Yarmouth. |
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Sends a muster book. Convoyed a fleet of fishers from Iceland to their ports; on arriving at
Orkney, heard that 11 sail had been seen, supposed to be Spaniards. |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Ordered Capt. Curle to go for Hull to victual; Capts. Bevans and Wilkinson, and the captain of
the Fagon desire similar orders. The Iceland convoys have arrived with the fleet, who have
had good voyages. Capt. Parker of the Cheriton and the Fame are attending the fishery;
the Cheriton wants 2 cables and bread, as there was none to be had at Dover, where he
victualled; if he should leave his station in the midst of the fishing, it would be its overthrow. |
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Capt. RogerCuttance, Naseby, Queen borough Water. |
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Has arrived with the Triumph and Speaker; the Essex, Great Charity, and Wexford are gone up
the River. |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
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Particulars of the arrival of ships, some of whom have been much scattered by the storms, and
some laden with coals had to cast them overboard to lighten their vessels. Hearing there is
one of the enemies' men-of-war plying on the coast between Plymouth and Dartmouth, which
has taken a small boat belonging to Salcombe, has ordered the Constant Warwick and Greyhound to range and clear the coast as high as Torbay and Portland. There are 2 ships from
Leghorn, laden with sugar and silks to a considerable value, bound for London, and as they
desire a convoy, will supply them with one to the Downs. |
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Robt. Sewell, Chatham Dock. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends a demand for nails, tar, glue, and grindstones for the stores, and desires they may be
hastened down. |
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Sept. 12 |
Vice-Adm. Jno. Lawson, James. Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends an account of the Downs squadron and other ships named. Has sent the Jersey as convoy
with a vessel richly laden for Amsterdam, as far as the Texel; if she miscarried, it would be a
great inducement to the enemy to set out more men-of-war. Capt. Newberry is in trouble
concerning an accidental shot received by a Dutch man-of-war, but it was intended for a
merchantman that was sailing away. |
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Capt. Abra. Allgate, the Oxford, Falmouth. |
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In coming from Chester Water with Capt. Heaton and the Greyhound, they were forced into
Milford by a storm, and finding several English barks there, bound about the Land's End, Capt.
Heaton ordered Capt. Country to convoy them. Again putting to sea, when off Scilly, they and
the Gainsboro' met 2 of the enemies' frigates of 24 and 14 guns each, and after chasing them
for some hours, his mainmast broke, and falling upon the boats, broke them to pieces, as also
the beams of the upper deck. Saved his sails and standing rigging, made for Falmouth,
and will proceed to Plymouth. The Gainsboro' continued the chase, but it coming on thick and
stormy, she lost sight of them. |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
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Will hasten the Preston, when she comes in to refit and victual. Capt. Allgate with the Oxford
has arrived; details of her chase and damage, as above. Will hasten her repair, there being
several of the enemies' men-of-war in the mouth of the Channel, and upon the coast. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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You are to repair the damage done to the head of the Essex, and other defects, on her arrival at
Woolwich. |
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Order to imprest to John Bressie 1,510l. for a fortnight's pay for the sick and maimed
soldiers. |
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" and Treasurer. |
Order for paying off the Rainbow, Speaker, and Lion, at Chatham |
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Jos. Child, Portsmouth. |
[Robt. Blackborne.] |
Asks presentation of his enclosed bill and letter to the Commissioners. Fears there will be a
want of somebody to speak for it. |
78 |
|
" " |
Jno. Davies, Deptford. |
Navy Purveyors. |
Sends a demand by Jno. Browne of cables, hawsers, leather, pendants, &c., wanted from Deptford
for supply of the stores at Harwich, as also what he requires to comply therewith. |
79,80 |
|
" " |
Capt. Gervase Harestaffe, Clifford Tower. |
Adm. Com. |
Has 2 Ostend prisoners, who wish to be exchanged, or would be willing to serve the State. Sends
an account of disbursements for their maintenance, and for 2 cwt. of cheese for the garrison, and
the carriage thereof, as also of 10 barrels of powder, and for repair of a well; has now a
balance in hand of 35l. 17s. of the 50l. they last ordered. |
81,82 |
|
" " |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
" |
Repairs of ships |
83 |
|
Sept. 13 |
Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Satisfaction, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Gave safe convoy to the Hull fishing fleet, and returned to the Roads with the Convert. His
provisions ended the 23rd ult., but by putting his men to half allowance, shall make them
hold until he hears from them. The head of his ship is damaged, and he has lost his long
boat. |
84 |
|
" 14 |
Capt. Thos. Bowry, Roe ketch, Lynn Deeps. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Wants an order to revictnal, having only 6 days' provisions left; if he is to continue out,
wants more tickets, the former having been disposed of to sick men, since discharged into the
fleet that went into the Sound; has 2 more to discharge, as also some whose families are in
want, and have no relief. |
85 |
|
" " |
Vice-Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Nonsuch having come in very leaky, has sent her to Dover to be trimmed. Capt. Ducie of
the Lizard brought in an Ostend sloop which he had taken, with 19 prisoners; has ordered
him to return to his station, and on his way, to deliver the sloop to the Prize Officers at Dover;
will send the prisoners up to Chelsea College. Wants the ketch that was sent up with the
Richard returned, to supply the frigates on the coast of Flanders with water, whereof they have
great need. Capt. Pittock of the Swallow, and his purser, being on shore, the purser, without
provocation, raised a quarrel with him, and wounded him on the head with a stone; sent a
corporal, with a file of musketeers, to Deal, to arrest him, but he was gone to London. With
order 15 Sept. for Lawson to have the ketch named, or some other vessel, to carry water to
the frigates before Ostend. |
86,87 |
|
" 15 |
Adm. Com., Whitehall. |
Committee for Inspections. |
Send, in pursuance of 2 orders of the Admiralty Commissioners of 18 Feb. and 22 Mar. 1658–9,
an account of all the naval provisions in the stores at Deptford, Woolwich, Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Harwich; also of all the ammunition, artillery, and gunners' stores
under charge of the Ordnance officers. Also an account of what materials have been received
into the stores for the navy out of Dean Forest, or employed in building frigates there since
3 Sept. 1654. |
88 |
|
" " |
Capt. Anth. Archer, Forester, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Found all the convoys expressed in his orders in the Hope, except the Golden Falcon, which has
not yet come down; being instructed not to stay longer than 24 hours, shall sail to-day with
the others. |
89 |
|
" " |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
The hoy has arrived with the cables first demanded; desires the other things may be sent away;
if it be the wisdom of the State to keep the ships in Hoseley Bay, they must soon have a
greater supply, unless the weather proves better than of late. No victuals have yet arrived
from London, and although a supply can be had from Ipswich, it is not possible to take it in
during the present weather; as to bread and beer, they are low enough. The Assistance is
much wounded. Is weary of staying at Harwich, and having written the Admiralty Commissioners that he has resolved to leave after next Monday, supposes they will before then dispose
of the ships with Vice-Adm. Goodson, and the other matters still in suspense. |
90 |
|
Sept. 15 |
Ant. Fern, de Caravajal, merchant of London. |
Keepers of the liberty of England. |
Bond in 100l. that Capt. Augustine Samz and his servant, now prisoners in Chelsea College, shall,
if released on parole, procure the release of Jas. Wilch and—Gould, prisoners at the Groyne
in Galicia, or return to prison. |
90a |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Martin, the Dover, Downs. |
Col. Clarke |
Has just arrived in the Downs; if he is to keep out this winter and go to some place to clean
and revictual, asks to be sent to Chatham; could then see him and his friends. Michael is
well, presents his service, and would gladly have leave to see him. |
91 |
|
" " |
" " |
Robt. Blackborne. |
To similar effect |
92 |
|
" 16 |
Vice-Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends a packet from Adm. Stoakes, who arrived in the Downs this morning with the rest of his
squadron, and one of the merchantmen. Will order the Nantwich and Ruby to cruise westward,
as also any 5th rate frigate that may come in. |
93 |
|
" " |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has no 12-inch cables, but can have them laid in two days, as the ropers are well supplied with
good yarn and hemp. Has offered them 37s. per cwt. for it, but they will not yet take it, and
want ready money; will try and conclude for it to-day at that price; desires his bill may
be paid as soon as he draws the money, as there is great need of it at this time of the year;
never knew it so scarce in the town. |
94 |
|
" " |
Capt. Lamb. Cornelius, Bramble, Portland Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Has endeavoured his utmost, in company with the Lark, to observe their orders as to convoying
vessels of Topsham, and Weymouth bound for St. Malo, and carrying Lieut. Winne to
Guernsey with the money, but have been and still are prevented by the contrary winds and
foul weather. Were before Topsham and Lynn yesterday, but before the convoys could
come out, were forced by a storm into Portland Road; will use the first opportunity to
proceed. |
95 |
|
" " |
Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Cors
|
Received their warrant for repairing the head and other defects of the Essex, but finding they
cannot be performed without docking her, desires a warrant to bring her into the single
dock. |
96 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jonas Poole, Leopard. |
" |
Sends a list of sick men put on shore by order of Major Bourne and Vice-Adm. Goodson,
distinguishing those who were supplied with printed and those with written tickets. |
97 |
|
" " |
Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Has come in from Leith Road, and is about convoying vessels bound for the coast of Holland, by
order of Major Burton. |
98 |
|
" " |
Jno. Jennings and 2 others, Portsmouth. |
— |
Account of canvas, pitch, tar, timber, deals, &c., required in the stores, some of which have been
formerly demanded. |
99 |
|
Sept. 17 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
The work on the Sovereign will be finished sooner than was expected, if stuff is not wanting,
which Mr. Maplesden can supply. Several ships' carpenters have come to be entered, and
there are many already in the service, but little work in view to employ them; all the ships
that came in have little repairs to be done. Hearing the Straits' ships have arrived, suggests
that the Fairfax should be sent to Chatham, besides such others as they shall think fit; as
Comr. Pett built the Phœnix, wishes her to be sent also. |
100 |
|
" " |
Rich. Dermott, Dawpool. |
Navy Comrs
|
The Paradox frigate was cast away in a storm in Dublin Bay last week, but only one man lost, it
being reported that the captain and all the other officers were then ashore, which, if true, was
not well of them; they have saved little of her guns or tackling. There was another vessel lost,
and also one man. The Gift has arrived in the Channel, and is expected at Dawpool. |
101 |
|
" " |
Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Victualling of ships |
102 |
|
" " |
" " |
" |
Has been to Ipswich, and by assistance of Major Bourne, after much difficulty, borrowed 500l.,
which was ordered for part payment of the wages due to the workmen. Has drawn a bill of
exchange on the Navy Treasurer for the amount, payable in 6 days, and as his reputation, of
which he is dearly tender, is engaged, hopes it will be promptly met; otherwise could procure
no more in the like case for the management of the public affairs in Harwich. |
103 |
|
" " |
Capt. Peter Motham, Foresight, Capeland Bay. |
" |
Arrived in the Bay of Bulls, Newfoundland, 30 Aug., and being informed that most of the ships
bound for Portugal fished southward, went for Capeland Bay, where he found 200; intends
sailing for Portugal in 3 days. |
104 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
Received their warrant, and is in hand with the Nightingale, Winsby, and Elizabeth, but cannot
sheath the Winsby for want of tar and deals; little if any tar is to be had in these parts, but
deals, timber, and plank, of which the stores are much exhausted, may be had for ready money.
Sends another demand, and desires some effectual course may be taken for a supply, that he may
be able to carry on the service; wants money to buy what may be had there, which would be
much to the State's advantage. As the finishing works of the new ship are in hand, asks what
charge may be bestowed on her carring and painting, which he hopes will be the same as formerly
allowed to ships of her rate, so that she may look as the other State's ships do. |
105 |
|
" 18 |
Capt. Anth. Rively, Bryer, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Waits a wind to convoy 5 ships for Hull. Desires a warrant for Jno. Turner as carpenter, also an
order where to victual and procure a boat, cables, and sails. |
106 |
|
" " |
Jno. Greene, Deptford. |
— |
Account of the State's ships and vessels at Deptford in ordinary, &c., with the number of men borne
on each. |
107 |
|
Sept. 19 |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Agreed with two men to make the cables for the Cheriton at 36s. and 37s. per cwt. Has sent
2 tickets to Jno. Raynes, for the wages of the pilots who went to Iceland in the Convert and
Satisfaction, and desires they may be paid, being poor. Jno. Daynes died as the voyage was almost
finished, and his widow, being poor, desires his ticket may be paid without putting her to the
charge of taking out letters of administration. Has sent the Convert and Satisfaction to Harwich
to clean and revictual, the Fagons to the Downs, and the Expedition as convoy to Holland, the
Fame, employed in that service, being with the herring fishery. |
108 |
|
" " |
" " |
" |
Will furnish the purser of the Cheriton with bread, and has provided the cables ordered. Was
forced to send Capt. Thomson, of the Expedition, to the Maes, with 15 Hull, Newcastle, and
Scotch ships, many of which were richly laden with cloth and lead; there is a fleet at the Maes
staying for a convoy, and 5 sail more just come into Yarmouth Roads are bound there. As there
is not a ship to convoy them, desires they will appoint another ship to attend upon the fishery in
place of the Fame, as her commander, Capt. Wright, gives the Holland traders best content. |
109 |
|
" " |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
" |
The Swiftsure has arrived, and is at anchor with the rest of the ships that were with her in
Hoseley Bay. |
110 |
|
" 20 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order to make out a bill of imprest to Major Edw. Allen for 3,600l., for carrying on the victualling
affairs. |
111 |
|
" " |
" |
" and Treasurer. |
Order for paying the wages due to the officers and company of the Essex, Great Charity, Wexford,
Vulture, and Cornelian, in the Thames. |
112 |
|
" " |
Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Came in by advice of Major Burton, received their order to clean and revictual for 2 months, and
will haul on shore, but his ship is much out of repair. |
113 |
|
" " |
Capt. Geo. Dakins, the Bristol, St. Helen's Road. |
" |
Having received orders from Vice-Adm. Lawson, is about to set sail and ply between England,
Dieppe, and Blackness, to apprehend any suspected to be enemies to the Commonwealth. |
114 |
|
" " |
Vice - Adm. Wm. Goodson, Swiftsure, Tilbury Hope. |
" |
Took in as much of the provisions sent down for his fleet as the weather would permit, and will
get an account how much each ship received. Wanting cables, put into Harwich, and has
arrived in the Hope with 10 other of the State's ships named; asks leave to come up to London
on urgent private business. With account of the 10 ships, the provisions on board, and their
defects. |
115, 116 |
|
" " |
Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
" |
Victualling and repair of ships |
117 |
|
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
" |
Particulars of the movements of ships. The Sub-Commissioners for Prize Goods have sent for a
commission to examine witnesses in reference to the ship Marcus Aurelius, Bennet and Gray
not being in a condition to travel to London. There are several of the enemies' men-of-war in
the Soundings and mouth of the Channel. |
118 |
|
Sept. 20 |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Cleaning and victualling of ships |
119 |
|
" " |
Theodore Wilkins and other owners of the Robert ketch of Ramsgate. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for compensation for the loss of the ketch, which was hired by the Navy Commissioners
at 12l. per month to attend the fleet under Rear-Adm. Bourne, but was afterwards, without consent
of petitioners, made to serve as a man-of-war off Ostend, where she was taken by the enemy at a
loss to her owners of 160l., and in the fight, had 8 or 10 men wounded, one slain, and her master,
Robt. Blackleach, has since died of his wounds. With reference to the Navy Commissioners. |
120 |
|
" 21 |
Capt. Lamb. Cornelius and Capt. Thos. Lardge, Lark, Portland Road. |
" |
Have been in the Bay and before the several ports for the convoy bound to St. Malo, but have
not yet seen any of them; yesterday were forced by a storm out of Lyme into Portland Road.
Sent the boat ashore to advise the masters that they were waiting for them, but in endeavouring
to get the boat on board again on her return, she was lost through extremity of weather, with
4 persons in her. Will endeavour to procure another, and proceed for St. Malo. |
121 |
|
" " |
Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
" |
Particulars of the movements of ships under the command of Capt. Heaton at the Land's End, and
others. Will examine the business between Capt. Piddock and the purser of the Winsby, when
the captain, who has gone with a convoy to Harwich and Yarmouth, returns. |
122 |
|
" " |
Capt. Geo. Pley, Weymouth. |
Col. Clarke. |
Intends coming to London this week, but fears not to see him, it being reported that Parliament
have ordered him for the command of Dunkirk, and that he will speedily depart thither. Hopes
he will recommend his condition to the Admiralty Commissioners, in reference to the business
of the sailcloth, for which he is now in disburse 600l. Has forborne troubling them for money
as long as possible, but cannot any longer without great prejudice to himself. |
123 |
|
" " |
Samuel Taylor, Bristol. |
" |
Thanks for his courtesy when in London; being now married, must take the best course he can to
live; desires he will prefer him to a place in the Excise Office at Bristol, or in any other he may
think him fit for. His mother thanks him for his love towards her. |
124 |
|
" " |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Has given notice to the captains of the Great Charity, Wexford, and Vulture to take their ships
up to Woolwich to be paid off; the Cornelian had already gone to Deptford. Vice-Adm.
Goodson, with the rest of the ships, arrived in the Hope yesterday. |
125 |
|
" 22 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order to make out a bill to Thos. Davis for Wm. Blaydes of Hull, for money disbursed for the
Bryer. |
126 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order for the speedy refitting the Success at Portsmouth, and victualling her for 8 months for
140 men, she being appointed to go to St. Helena for the convoy and security of several ships
expected from India next summer. |
127 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order for the speedy refitting of the Ruby at Portsmouth, in lieu of the Winsby, for the southern
service, and for her victualling for 6 months for 170 men. |
128 |
|
" " |
Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Cleaning, repairing, and victualling of ships |
129 |
|
Sept. 22 |
Capt. Valentine Tatnell, Adventure, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Has had the Adventure on shore to be tallowed, but finding her so very defective, has sent his
purser to Mr. Clarke for leave to dispose of her provisions to some other ships. |
130 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Satisfaction, Harwich. |
" |
Has hauled into the Ways to tallow, and will make all dispatch in taking in the provisions |
131 |
|
" 23 |
Capt. Rich. Browne, Pembroke. |
" |
The Fox has been tallowed and supplied. Has had very tempestuous weather of late, and several
colliers have been wrecked on the coast. Supposes they have heard of the loss of the Paradox
near Dublin, and that her men, guns, and stores were saved. A boy was killed by the falling
of her mainmast. |
132 |
|
" " |
Rich. Hutchinson |
Navy Comrs
|
Has looked over his books, by desire of Mr. Lucas, and finds there was a bill of 15l. paid to him
last year for salary, as also 3 others of 5l. each, but cannot find that any have been paid to him
this year. |
133 |
|
" 24 |
Capt. Pet. Butler, Spithead. |
Adm. Com. |
Will observe their order concerning the Canary fleet; waits the coming of the merchant ships |
134 |
|
" " |
Capt. Rich. Cowes, Dublin. |
" |
Got the Paradox off the place she was driven upon in the late storm, and has brought her to
Ringsend, where he hopes to have her speedily fitted to be brought home. Will have the
anchors taken up as soon as possible, but the weather has lately been too unseasonable. His
boatswain has become very impudent and turbulent, has long forborne to perform his duty, has
disturbed the quiet of the ship's company, is refractory to commands, of scandalous conversation,
and false to his trust; desires their pleasure concerning him. |
135 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Fleet, Success. |
" |
Will sail for Portsmouth as ordered, as soon as he has taken in his provisions |
136 |
|
" " |
Vice-Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
" |
Received theirs concerning a convoy for Bordeaux, and has appointed the Basing to go over the
Pole head with the fleet bound thither, but conceiving she is not sufficient, there being nearly
40 sail, desires they will order Capt. Ames, of the Winsby, to go with her as far as the Pole
Head, and then return and wait about Rye, until they are ready to return. Has ordered the
Ruby to Portsmouth. |
137 |
|
" " |
" " |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Desires he will remind the Commissioners of the above letter, and say whether they have sent
the order requested. |
138 |
|
" " |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Dispatch and repair of ships |
139 |
|
Sept. 24 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor |
Navy Comrs
|
Has before named the necessity for a supply of timber for repair of the Sovereign, and as there
are many hands upon her, the service suffers every day. Mr. Maplesden has some extraordinary
good, but now he does not offer it; they must give direction for a supply, or resolve to discharge
the men. Fir timber, large and long, was demanded 8 or 10 weeks since, but not one load has
been furnished, so that long and good oak has been used where fir might have served. Treenails
of 4 feet long were also demanded, and the purveyors have sent a quantity from Deptford, but
they are all too little and unfit. Wants 100 loads of large oak compas and straight, 60 loads of
long and sound yellow fir timber, and 10,000 treenails of a yard and 4 feet long; some of
these have been demanded the third time. |
139a
|
|
" 25 |
Capt. Jonas Poole, Leopard. |
Adm. Com. |
Will sail for Portsmouth; thanks for his present employment. |
140 |
|
" 26 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order for paying off the Newcastle at Woolwich. |
141 |
|
" " |
" |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for an imprest of 500l. to Rob. Turpin, for sick and wounded seamen |
142 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order to make out a bill to Major Edw. Allen for 1,000l. for carrying on the victualling affairs |
143 |
|
" " |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
" |
Has delivered two cables to the Cheriton, and as some of her sails split and flew away in the late
storm, will supply her with others and 2 jacks. Hopes there will be no delay in payment,
money being very scarce in Yarmouth, and not to be drawn down without one per cent. loss. |
144 |
|
" " |
John Greene, Deptford. |
— |
Accounts of the State's ships come in from sea, with the number of men borne on each |
145, 146 |
|
" " |
Vice-Adm. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Remind the Commissioners of Mr. Sanderson's warrant, as master of the Nantwich; has written
them about a supply of victuals. Yesterday Capt. Bowen, in his way from Harwich, rescued a
pink of London, taken by an Ostender near Balsey, and was within pistol shot of the man-ofwar, a sloop of 4 guns, but she got away in the thick weather. He has 20 prisoners, who will
be sent up. It would be better for the frigates now before Ostend to cruise off the coasts of
Holland and England, rather than ride there, as the enemy go in and out at all times, and the
prisoners say if there were 40 sail of English riding there, they would not value it at this time
of the year, while our ships are in great hazard. The Yarmouth and the rest were about to cut
their masts by the board last week, and there is great danger besides, as they spoil many anchors
and cables, and cannot do the service they might by cruising. Thanks for intelligence
enclosed. |
147 |
|
" " |
" " |
Adm. Com. |
To similar effect. Particulars of the movements of the Downs squadron, and their great want of
provisions and stores. If they approve of the squadron cruising about, will give instructions to
their commanders-in-chief, and then they will certainly have fairer chases, and the danger will
not be so much. |
148 |
|
Sept. 27 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order to send 4 cables to Vice-Adm. Lawson in the Downs for the 4th and 5th rate frigates, and
charge them to the account of the boatswain of the James. |
149 |
|
" " |
Wm. Blaydes, Hull
|
Adm. Com. |
Received their order to clean and victual the Fagon, but she had sailed. Desires payment of
the money due for the Bryer, being in great want of it. |
150 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Bowry, Roe ketch, Harwich. |
" |
Having received his provisions on board, will sail for the Sound and deliver the packet, as ordered |
151 |
|
" " |
Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
" |
Capt. Thos. Bowry, of the Roe ketch, has sailed with the packets for the Sound, having been
detained through the victualler's agent refusing to supply him with the 3 months' dry provisions,
and as much beer as he could stow, according to their order, so that he has now gone with only
9 weeks' of all sorts. The victualler's agent refused to supply more without a more special
order to himself, as the captains of the Roe and Maria can affirm, being both with him at his
office at Ipswich yesterday. |
152 |
|
" " |
Capt. Mark Harrison, Elias, Hope. |
" |
His ship being leaky, and requiring gunner and carpenter's stores, desires orders. Has given a
similar account to the Vice-Admiral. |
153 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jno. Parker, Cheriton, Yarmouth Roads. |
" |
While plying with the fishers off Yarmouth on the 23rd inst., received much damage in his
maintacks and sails through a violent storm of wind, and was forced to splice all his cables
together, and bring his ship to anchor. The next day plied into the Roads, to take in his bread
and 2 cables ordered from Major Burton. Begs an order for a new mainsail and a pair of
maintacks, which the Major promises to have made. |
154 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Robinson, Preston, Plymouth. |
" |
Has come in with difficulty, the wind being contrary, and will make all dispatch |
155 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, Harwich Water. |
" |
Has tallowed and taken in most of his 3½ months' provisions, and if the remainder arrives from
Ipswich to-morrow, will be ready to sail. |
156 |
|
" " |
Capt. Giles Shelley, Providence, Scarborough Road. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
The wind blowing hard at west, anchored in the Road last night with 20 sail of light colliers. His
bread and beer are nearly expended, and his frigate foul and sails heavy, having been off the
ground 5 months. Wants tickets. |
157 |
|
" 28 |
Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Wakefield has returned from before Ostend, having lost an anchor and 2 cables. As several
other frigates there and in the Downs, and those that came from the Straits want cables and
victuals, desires a supply. Capt. Reyer Monrisser, who commanded the Great Alexander, a
Dutch ship of Amsterdam, carrying a Spanish commission, having attempted to board the
Recovery of London near Leghorn, was taken prisoner, and is sent here in the Fairfax; desires
order concerning him. |
158 |
|
Sept. 28 |
Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Thanks for the news. The Ruby is plying to windward, but the Nantwich dares not venture, as
her cables are not to be trusted; begs he will remind the Commissioners to send cables and
victuals. Mr. Sanderson has gone on board the Nantwich as master; desires his warrant. |
159 |
|
" " |
John Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of ships |
160 |
|
" " |
Ordnance officers |
" |
There have lately been brought into the armoury stores 6,938 Harquebusiers' armours, consisting
of backs, breasts, and potts, so as to prevent their being seized by the disaffected; have
contracted with the armourers to make up 500 proof Harquebusiers' armours out of them. As
there are very few snaphance muskets in store to answer the Council's and their orders for
furnishing some newly raised companies, have treated with the gunmakers for a supply; but
holding them strictly to a pattern, for the maintenance of substantial work, they cannot be
supplied under 15s. a gun; as this exceeds the price formerly given, desire order to contract for
the same at the best rates they can. |
161 |
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Adm. Com. |
Wm. Beane, Mariner. |
Order to attend the Admiralty Commissioners to-morrow, to show cause why he arrested John
Davis and James Standish, midshipmen, lately belonging to the Triumph. |
162 |
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Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Capt. Roger Cuttance for 56l., for his extraordinary charges in this
summer's service. |
163 |
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Capt. Edm. Curtis, the Newcastle, Woolwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Has just come up to Woolwich, and is ready to receive commands |
164 |
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St. J. Steventon, Portsmouth. |
[Robt. Blackborne.] |
Asks him to deliver the enclosed to the Commissioners, endorsed "Hen. Penton assigns his ticket
to Rich. Swaddle, and Swaddle to Penton's uncle, Wm. Eaton, who gives a bond for the same.
The Recovery of London, Rich. Husbands, master." |
164a
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Wm. Badiley, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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The Church being nearly ready, has advised with Capt. Packwood as to the men for carrying her
down to Harwich; asks how many and what victuals will be allowed. |
165 |
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Capt. Edm. Curle |
Adm. Com. |
While at Harwich, received the packets to be carried to Sweden, either by himself or Capt.
Bowry; Bowry being the first ready to sail, has gone with them, and he has returned to his
station. |
166 |
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Vice - Adm. Jno. Lawson, James, Downs. |
" |
The Leopard and Success have arrived, and Capt. Poole intends plying to the westward, the
weather being fair. Will order the frigates before Ostend to cruise before that place, Zealand,
Holland, the North Foreland, and the Yarmouth Sands, and hopes a better account of their
employment than if they lay at anchor before Ostend, as they are not capable of doing much
service in that condition. The Kent having broken her mainmast, asks if he shall order her
to Portsmouth to refit and victual; as also the Portland to clean and victual, she having been
long off the ground. |
167 |
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Sept. 30 |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of ships |
168 |
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Sept. |
Abigail, wife of Rob. Bromewell, late master of the Good Brother of London. |
" |
Petition for the release by exchange of her husband, Robt. Bromewell, who, with Jno. Lemon,
master of another ship, was taken prisoner while lying at anchor in the River of Rouen, and
carried to Ostend, where they have lain a long time in prison, in sad misery and want.
Petitioner has a distressed family to provide for, and her husband was constantly in the service
of the Commonwealth. With consent of the Admiralty Judges at Ostend to release them, on
condition that they procure the release and return of Capt. Jacob Roelynck, alias Bere, a
prisoner at Yarmouth. Ostend, 29 Sept. 1659. [Dutch, with translation]. |
169–171 |
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Anne Brusey, Martha Gravett. |
" |
Petition for the release by exchange of their husbands, Wm. Brusey and Jno. Gravett, who were
taken prisoners by an Ostend man-of-war, out of the Anne and Susan, coming home from
Virginia, and have lain in prison at Ostend two months, where they are like to perish for want
of food and from sickness. With translation of a brief of the Admiralty Judges at Ostend,
promising their release, and that of other English masters and mariners named, in exchange for
certain Spaniards named, prisoners at Plymouth. |
172, 173 |
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Thos. Harris |
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Petition for the exchange of himself and Thos. Williams, who were taken prisoners out of the
Manchester, 3 Aug. 1659, by the Spaniards, and carried to St. Andrew for Gousale Angues
and Lewes de Paralda, Spanish prisoners, who were taken by the Marston Moor in the West
Indies and carried to Portsmouth. With license by Don Diego Pardo, governor of the city
and port of St. Andrew to Harris and Williams, to proceed to England on their parole to
effect such exchange, or to return and surrender themselves prisoners. 26 Sept. 1659.
[Spanish, with translation]. |
174, 175 |
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Accounts of wages due to the companies of ships named, the number of men borne on each, and
their full wages to 1 Sept. |
176–178 |
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[Rich. Gerrard] |
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Musters of the prisoners in Chelsea College of the following dates:— 2, 13, 27 June, 1 Aug., and
27 Sept. 1659. [5 papers]. |
179–183 |
