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Feb. 1.
Savoy. |
Nicholas to Mr. Benbrik. Has procured for him the post of
Clerk of the passage [at Rye]. Hopes he will be more faithful in
the office than his predecessor, Mr. Gibbridge. Will only support
him so long as he discharges his duties well, in these troublesome
times. Enquires what sum is paid by the fishermen of Dieppe to
the Governor, for their fishing licences. [Nicholas' Lett. Bk., p. 3.] |
Feb. 1.
Bramsell Park. |
1. Lord Zouch to Nicholas. Is sorry to hear of disorders at
Dover through the soldiers, who, after being shipped, compel their
masters to put them on shore again. Is sorry the Duke is not
satisfied with Fulnetby. Thinks him honest, and used to receive
his accounts without examining them. Is so ill as scarcely to expect
recovery. Wishes Genoa may not weary of aiding the King of Spain.
Hopes the Duke will not think that he has over estimated the
value of the wardenship. Details about officers of the Cinque
Ports. |
Feb. 1.
Dover. |
2. Sir John Hippisley to Sec. Conway. Count Mansfeldt left
the Downs yesterday with his armament. The Dunkirkers are
waiting to intercept him. |
Feb. 1.
Bonaventure. Downs. |
3. Capt. Thos. Love to Buckingham. Particulars of the cargo of
the Hamburg ships, being copper, ship stores, provisions, &c. They
entreat leave to pass on to Spain, whither they profess to be bound. |
Feb. 1.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Sir Geo. Paul. To discharge certain recusants'
bonds, and take fresh ones, and not to leave the kingdom without
consent of Council. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 191.] |
Feb. 1.
London. |
The Same to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer. To give discharges to the Roman Catholics of rents,
revenues, moneys received, bonds taken, lands or goods seized, &c.
[Ibid.] |
Feb. 1.
London. |
The Same to Lord Keeper Lincoln. Recommends a petition of
Mr. Norton. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 2.
London. |
The Same to Hen. Gibb. To move, at suit of Alex. Stuart, for
a pardon for certain persons that bought stolen plate. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 2.
London. |
The Same to the Earl of Annandale. Sends certain documents
for signature. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 2.
London. |
The Same to Buckingham. Sends abstracts of letters. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 2.
[London.] |
4. The Same to [the Same]. Count Mansfeldt went to sea, in
confidence of being joined by the French cavalry, who have now
reached him. The Council of War have put a stop to new projects
and orations, and are to consider how to expedite matters. Has
satisfied the French Ambassador, and the Roman Catholics who so
importuned him. Three Hamburg merchant ships desire leave to
come into the river for safety. |
| Feb. 2. |
5. Copy of the above. |
| Feb. 2. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 191.] |
Feb. 2.
Plymouth. |
6. Sir John Eliot to the Same. Has attended, with other
gentlemen, about the removal of the ship sunk in the harbour of
Catwater. Plymouth envies Saltash the privilege of the harbour
fees, and will undertake to be the Prince's tenants therein. Saltash,
fearing to refuse the charge, pretends that the precedent will trench
upon the Prince's interests. |
| Feb. 2. |
7. The Same to the Same. Has made a sale, with assistance of
Mr. Hockmore and Sir Edw. Giles, of the rye in the vessel brought
in by the Dutchman, but the ship, &c. remains unsold. Will ascertain
the demands of the Dutchmen for their charges. Incloses, |
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7. i., ii. Appraisement by a jury, of the ship and lading brought
in by the Dutchmen; with the price realized by the cargo,
and an account of disbursements about the sale. Teignmouth, Jan. 10. Two copies. |
Feb. 2.
Plymouth. |
8. Sir John Eliot to Buckingham. Has detained a ship of
Pomerania of 400 tons, with ordnance, bound for Spain, as it may
be employed to our prejudice. Asks directions, since seven or
eight more of the like are coming. The country earnestly desires
liberty to vend fish, when the King has been served. |
Feb. 2.
Garland. Downs. |
9. Sir Rich. Bingley to the Same. Attended Count Mansfeldt's fleet,
with the King's ships, to Calais,—where the Count had a conference
with the Duke of Brunswick,—and thence to within sight of
Flushing. There were in his fleet 194 ships, small and great. He
expected the French horse to join him on Friday, and the Holland
men-of-war were sent to convoy them. |
| Feb. 2. |
10. Petition of Wm. Burrell to the Same, to help him out of
a vexatious partnership with Innocent Lanier, one of the King's
Musicians, in taking up ballast out of the Thames. Has disbursed
1,850l. in engines, lighters, &c., but receives little benefit. Lanier
caused great inconvenience to shipping, by cutting the ropes of his
ballast engines, so that there was no ballast ready. Will sell him
the business at a loss, but will no longer be partner with him. |
| Feb. 2. |
11. Thos. Aylesbury to Nicholas. The Countess of Buckingham has
moved the Duke to allow the ship Sea Horse to pass; not knowing
whether he will consent, sends warrants both for its passing with
its lading, and its putting in bonds to transport no fish, that the
Duke may do as he pleases. |
| Feb. 2. |
12. The Same to Mr. Harpur. Asks what to do with the letter
for the East India Company, which the Duke signed in his coach.
Has done all he can to satisfy them, but they are so distrustful that
they may have sent already to the Downs. |
| Feb. 2. |
13. Declaration by Buckingham to the Earl of Bristol, that his
remarks in Parliament on the Earl were not made from malice,
but from desire to serve the King; that he has repeated them in
self-justification, because the Earl attacked him, but is willing to be
reconciled, and will try to conciliate the King and Prince, if the
Earl, seeing that his answers are not satisfactory, will freely subscribe certain propositions specified, confessing his regret for errors
relative to his conduct in the Spanish match. |
| [Feb. 2.] |
14. Draft of the above, in the third person. |
| [Feb. 2.] |
15. Draft of a clause of the above [by Sec. Conway]. |
Feb. 3.
Dorset Court. |
16. Sir John Suckling to Buckingham. Begs that the affair of the
petty farms may not die without profit to the King. Tottenham is
richly worth the money; there is but 4,000l. to be paid at once, and
breathing time allowed for the rest. The merchants trading to Newfoundland entreat that their ships may be released, after the King's
officers have taken what fish they want for his ships, otherwise it
will grow bad. |
| [Feb.] 3. |
17. Phil. Burlamachi to Sec. Conway. Sends letters from the
Duke of Brunswick to Buckingham. Mansfeldt was at anchor off
Calais, Jan. 31, and left with a good wind. The Duke of Chaunes
promised the cavalry; Dolbier waits for it at Calais. French. |
Feb. 3.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Buckingham. Sends extracts of letters from Sir
D. Carleton, with observations about Count Mansfeldt, Amboyna,
and Greenland, and a commission from the King of Bohemia to
Mansfeldt, if His Majesty will avow it. A commission is to be
signed to empower the Duke to grant letters of marque. [Minute,
Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 191.] |
Feb. 4.
Newmarket. |
18. Buckingham to Sec. Conway. The King is pleased that
Jeremy Brett shall have the forfeiture which he sues for, and commands that it be not granted to any other. |
| Feb. [4]. |
19. Caveat, that no grant pass the Seals of the forfeiture of the
estate of John Clavell, of Wotton Glanvile, co. Dorset, except to
Jeremy Brett. |
Feb. 4.
Newmarket. |
Nicholas to Sir John Hippisley. Count Mansfeldt and his soldiers
being at length gone, he may come up to town on his own business,
if he leaves a sufficient deputy. Commends Mr. Willisford as the
fittest man. [Nicholas's Lett. Bk., p. 4.] |
| Feb. 4. |
20. Rich. Dike to Nicholas. Sends his Dover letters. Matt.
De Quester promises to write to Holland about a diver. |
Feb. 4.
Norwich. |
21. Justices of Norfolk to the Council. Have delivered to the
deputy of Sir Allan Apsley 1,000 quarters of wheat, at 32s. the
quarter, for the use of the Navy, although the Londoners pay 36s. |
Feb. 5.
Plymouth. |
22. Mayor of Plymouth to the Same. The Orange Tree, of
Amsterdam, sailed the day before the receipt of their letters. |
| Feb. 5. |
Grant to Rich. Owen of pardon for murder of Theobald Butler,
done on a sudden quarrel at play. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Grant to Sir Chas. Blount of pardon for manslaughter. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to pay to Hen. Dodsworth, Yeoman Pricker of the Privy
Buckhounds, allowance for wages and livery. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 5.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Mr. Harris. To allot such a quarter of Suffolk
House as may be most conveniently done, for the Earl of Suffolk.
[Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 191.] |
Feb. 5.
London. |
The Same to Buckingham. Sends letters and extracts. Has
prayed Sir Wm. St. Leger to have patience till the cavalry is shipped.
[Ibid.] |
Feb. 5.
London. |
The Same to Att. Gen. Coventry. To draw a bill to Mr. Aston
of Sir Wm. Beecher's resignation, promising to send him a warrant.
[Ibid.] |
Feb. 5.
London. |
The Same to the Bp. of Gloucester. For Mr. Throckmorton, a
minister. [Ibid., p. 192.] |
Feb. 5.
London. |
The Same to the Archbp. of Canterbury. Recommends Mr. French
as Master of Sutton's Hospital. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 6.
Newmarket. |
23. Buckingham to Sec. Conway. The King approves of the King
of Bohemia's commission to Count Mansfeldt. Hopes to hear a good
account of the Fleet business. |
Feb. 6.
Theobalds. |
24. Earl of Annandale to the Same. The Earl of Holderness
wishes Edw. Ramsay to be joined with Lord Wallingford, instead of
himself, in the holt patent, which the King had granted on their
joint lives. |
Feb. 6.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Sir Art. Ingram. Commands him to keep his
house till further orders. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 192.] |
Feb. 6.
London. |
The Same to Sir John Bourchier. To the same effect. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 6. |
25. Acknowledgment by Sir Art. Ingram of the receipt of a letter
from Sec. Conway, by Thos. Trussell, Messenger of the Chamber. |
| Feb. 6. |
26. Similar acknowledgment from Sir John Bourchier. |
| Feb. 7. |
Lease to Gabriel Marsh of lands in Cheshire, of the rent of
25l. 4s. 6d., on an increase of rental of 5l. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to pay to the Clerk of the Cheque of the Guard 450l.,
for providing red cloth for their rich coats. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to pay 667l. 7s. 8d. to the Embroiderer of the said coats.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to pay 2,926l. 13s. 4d. to the goldsmith, for fine gold and
silver, for spangles for the same. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to pay 220l. to the tailor for making the same.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant for delivery of 450 yards of velvet to the tailor, to gard
the said coats. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 7.
Newmarket. |
Proclamation for redress of the inveterate evil of killing, dressing,
and eating flesh in Lent, or on fish days, forbidding licences to
butchers, ordering victuallers, &c. to give sureties not to dress meat;
none are to eat it without special licences from the Bishop, which are
to be sparingly granted; fishmongers are also forbidden to increase
the price of fish. Printed. [Proc. Coll., No. 128.] |
Feb. 7.
Bury. |
27. [Bailiffs of Bury St. Edmunds] to the Council. Send a
certificate of the names of 183 men, levied in the franchise of Bury
St. Edmunds, and delivered to Wm. Haughton, Lieutenant to Capt.
Carr. Inclose, |
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i. Roll of names of the above soldiers. [Case C., James I.,
No. 20.] |
Feb. 7.
Newmarket. |
28. Earl of Annandale to Sec. Conway. Returns the bills,
signed. Has told the King how Conway suffers by absence from
him, and by the air of London. A bill is to be prepared for
payment of 200l. to him (Annandale), in the usual form, for his
Majesty's service. |
Feb. 8.
Newport. |
29. Sir Edw. Denys and Sir John Oglander to Sec. Conway.
The castles of Sandham, Carisbrooke, and Yarmouth most need
repairs; Sandham will not stand another winter. Col. Ogle and
the other surveyors have sent in an estimate of repairs. Will
inform him what can be done for better government of the island.
Recommend Mr. Jermin Richards, of Portsmouth, rather than
Mr. Jennings, for a certain place. |
Feb. 8.
Newmarket. |
Nicholas to Thos. Aylesbury. Requests him to make inquiries
upon, and draw up a fitting reply to, a request from the Bailiffs
of Ipswich, in a matter, the granting of which will, the Lord
Admiral fears, abridge the Vice Admiral's authority in those parts.
Has failed to procure his Grace's warrant for release of the Ship Sea
Horse, though the Countess of Buckingham several times requested
it. The King's Solicitor at Dantzic complains that Jas. Bagg, Vice
Admiral of Cornwall, has sold a ship of Dantzic to some Plymouth
merchants, notwithstanding an Admiralty order to the contrary.
[Nicholas's Lett. Bk., p. 5.] Incloses, |
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30. i. Bailiffs of Ipswich to Buckingham. Understand that
Sir Lionel Tollemache, Bart., is ordered to take bonds of
all ships in his Vice Admiralty. Ask whether they are
to do the same. Most of the ships within their port trade
to Newcastle or London, and make several voyages in the
year. Inquire whether such vessels are included in the
Orders of Council that all vessels of a certain tonnage
are to put in bonds for their return, as it would be a
very great trouble to them. Ipswich, Feb. 3. |
| Feb. |
31. Copy of the above inclosure. |
| Feb. 8. |
32. Edw. Eustace to Sec. Conway. Has long been an interpreter
between the chief Irish at the Court of Spain and the Spanish
Council, but, becoming suspected, was banished, after cruel imprisonment. Has tried to break up the Irish regiment, on which the
Spaniards much rely, and is willing for this object to neglect his
private interests, and go to Flanders for a few weeks, the danger
being imminent. |
Feb. 8.
London. |
Sec. Conway to the Earl Marshal. Informs him of the difference between Sir Art. Ingram and Sir John Bourchier. [Minute,
Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 192.] |
Feb. 9.
London. |
The Same to Buckingham. To Mansfeldt's demands for restitution
of the money for 2,000 muskets restored, and for two "moneths,"
answer was given that the first should be done; for the other, the
King would take as should be fit for his honour, and the importance
of the cause. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 9.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Lord Keeper Lincoln. For Thos. Barker. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 9.
London. |
The Same to Sir John Coke. For Widow Mann. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 9.
London. |
The Same to Buckingham. The fleet will be put in readiness,
on a proportion of six months' victuals, capable to receive supply.
The resultat concerning the Persian trade is sent, with observations
thereon. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 9.
Newmarket. |
33. Buckingham to Sec. Conway. The King wishes Lords Carlisle
and Holland to see his letter to the French King, that they may
know what he writes. Has written to Sir Geo. Goring. |
Feb. 9.
Cowes Castle. |
34. Ant. Ersfield to [Wm.] Wilde, Secretary to Conway. Knew
not that his honour (Conway) was Vice Admiral of Hampshire.
Asks whether he should come to town to obtain confirmation of the
patents he had from the Earl of Southampton, for the deputyship of
the Admiralty, and for Cowes Castle. |
| Feb. 9. |
35. Order to the Clerk of the Signet to draw a bill prefixed, for
the King's signature, for payment of 5,421l., expenses of setting
forth the Seven Stars, Charles, Moon, and Desire, to be victualled
for ten months, for a voyage to Persia. |
Feb. 10.
Westminster. |
36. The King to Lord Keeper Lincoln. To set the seal to a commission in form specified, authorizing Lord Admiral Buckingham to
grant letters of marque and reprisal to such merchants as have
been injured at sea by the Spanish Netherlanders or the Hollanders,
other means of obtaining just restitution having failed. |
| Feb. |
Sign manual of the above-named commission, dated Feb. 6. [Sign
Man., vol. XVII., No. 7.] |
| Feb. |
Docquet of the above commission, dated Feb. 12. [Docquet,
Feb. 12.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Warrant to advance to the Surveyor of marine victuals,
9,694l. 10s., for victualling 1,600 men, to serve in 20 merchant ships,
to be taken up to attend the King's fleet for six months, and to the
Treasurer of the Navy 2,430l., for present supply of the said ships,
and 11,660l. at the end of the service, according to an estimate by
the Lord Admiral and Navy Commissioners. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Warrant to advance to the Paymaster of the Works 300l., and
other sums as required, not exceeding 2,600l., towards repairs of
Dover Castle, and addition of new buildings there. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Grant to John Duncombe and Hen. Colbron, in reversion after
Sir Wm. Hervey, now Lord Hervey, of the office of Remembrancer
of First Fruits and Tenths in the Exchequer, which reversion, formerly granted in trust for Edmund Hunt, deceased, has become
void, because his son sold it. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Grant to the Earl of Annandale of the canonry and manor of
Langley, and other lands, cos. Northumberland and Durham, formerly
granted to Sir Geo. Selby and others, at the nomination of the Earl,
on rental of 795l. 4s. 6d., with release to Selby and his partners of
their Michaelmas rent. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Edw. Baynton 200l., for work done in
Bowewood Park, co. Wilts. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Grant to Rich. Bella[sys ?] of protection for a year. Damaged.
[Docquet.] |
Feb. 10.
Chelsea. |
37. Earl of Middlesex to Sec. Conway. Fears the Lord Steward
is incensing the King against him, and pressing for an extent on his
lands. Will pawn or sell at disadvantage what he has, to give his
Majesty satisfaction and raise the 20,000l., but it will be to his ruin.
Begs Conway's influence with the Duke in his behalf. |
Feb. 10.
Clerkenwell. |
38. Lord Treas. Ley and the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the
Same. Request that a bill sent for signature may be endorsed with
an order to pass it by immediate warrant. |
Feb. 10.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Sir Art. Ingram. Takes off the restraint laid on
him. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 193.] |
Feb. 10.
London. |
The Same to Sir John Bourchier. To the same effect. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 11.
London. |
The Same to Buckingham. An express is sent to France. The
quantities and proportions of all things are agreed on. There remains
only to know how the 36,000l. will be taken up, on the credit of the
Council of War. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 11.
Chelsea. |
39. Earl of Middlesex to Sec. Conway. Is ready to sign the
writings for the manor of Luddington. Is urged to clear himself
with the King, but cannot without the Duke's influence; will obey
his Grace's commands at once, in order to be delivered from the Lord
Steward who tramples on his adversity, and from the constant
clamours of creditors. Urges Conway to stay in town till this
business is ended. |
Feb. 11.
Whitehall. |
40. The Council to Sir Rich. Bingley. Are petitioned for release
of the 41 Hamburg ships stayed in the Downs; 39 of them, laden
with copper and free merchandise, may depart, but the two laden
with powder, masts, &c., are to be brought into the Thames, till
further orders. |
| Feb. 11. |
41. [Buckingham] to the Lord Chief Justice. Is dissauded
from seeking the commitment of Sir Robt. Howard and Lady
Purbeck, by the King, who thinks it should be seen that the matter
is conducted by justice and not favour. Requests him to communicate thereon with Innocent Lanier, who is much trusted by his
brother Purbeck; will not otherwise be able to keep his brother
with him; and if he leaves, Sir Robert and Lady Purbeck, by their
crafty insinuations, will draw from him speeches to their advantage. |
Feb. 11.
London. |
42. Chamberlain to Carleton. Recommends to him the bearer,
Hen. Fanshaw, who wishes to follow the wars, although having a
good place in his late father and now brother's office. |
Feb. 12.
London. |
43. The Same to [the Same]. Is glad to come to any end of his
Chancery suit, gaining 400l. out of 567l. Affair of Lady Purbeck.
Death of Lady Montague, the Lord President's daughter-in-law; of
Sir Thos. Fowler, and Sir Wm. Clarke; of the Archbp. of Armagh,
who will be succeeded by Dr. Usher, Bp. of Meath, as will Justice
Winch by Serjeant Croke. Sir Randall Crew is made Lord Chief
Justice of the King's Bench, the appointment being delayed that the
Lord Treasurer may have the dividend and benefit of this term. Sir
John Suckling is to resign, for 5,000l., to Sir John Butler, his place of
Comptroller [of the Household], which cost him 7,000l. Sec. Conway
has not been at Court since the King went away; he is soon to be
ennobled. Sir Albert Morton is at Newmarket, and is sworn in, Sec.
Calvert giving him the seals for 6,000l. and an Irish barony, either
for himself, or any on whom he likes to bestow it. Young Hungerford is made a baron by paying, this being the true "golden age." |
| Feb. 12. |
44. Locke to [the Same]. On the 9th, Sir Albert Morton had the
seals delivered to him, and was sworn Secretary. The King, on
presenting them, spoke well of Sir Hen. Wotton, who had bred him
up to service, and who is now provided for in part, and said that
he was now wishful to do something for Carleton, Trumbull, and
Beecher. As to the concealed lands, though, by inquisition, a good
proportion is discovered, the Commissioners will not return them
into the Exchequer, because those to whom they belong not having
been called to answer, they fear disgrace in Parliament. The
Earl of Dorset in vain attempted to urge them on, at request of
a poor woman who has a share in the grant. Sec. Calvert retains
his place as Privy Councillor, and is made Baron Baltimore in
Ireland. |
| Feb. 12. |
45. [Sec. Conway] to the Deputy Lieutenants of the Isle of Wight.
To give an exact account whether the tenements newly erected near
Cowes Castle injure the fortifications, and are fit to be demolished,
or may be continued without hazard; also what sort of tenements
they are, and whether within his patent, as Captain of the Island, to
lease or dispose of. Incloses, |
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45. i. Lord Treas. Ley and Sir Rich. Weston to Sec. Conway.
Request to be certified whether the tenements lately erected
on the King's waste ground near Cowes Castle, Isle of
Wight, are prejudicial to the Castle; if so, they must be
pulled down; if not, put in charge in the Exchequer, to
increase the revenue. Clerkenwell, Feb. 6. |
| Feb. 12. |
46. Sir Thos. Shirley to Sec. Conway. Requests to have the
keeping of the park in the Isle of Wight, not as matter of profit,
but being old and infirm, and living in a troublesome place, wishes
the conveniency of the house, which is quiet. Will content any
servant to whom Conway might have intended to give it. |
| Feb. 12. |
Grant to Lawrence Lownds of the office of Comptroller of the
Petty Customs in the port of London, on decease of Barth. Elnor,
and surrender of Rich. Cheyney. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Grant to Lady Mary Wroth and her sureties of protection for a
year. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Grant to Mary Gargrave and her sureties of protection for a year.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Grant to Thos. Browne of an almsroom in Trinity College, Cambridge. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Grant to Chris. Spelworth of an almsroom in St. Peter's, Westminster. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Grant to Clement Halsie of an almsroom in Peterborough.
[Docquet.] |
Feb. 12.
London. |
47. Sir John Coke to Nicholas. Is glad of the Duke's commission
to grant letters of reprisal. The articles to be agreed on must be
carefully drawn up, and, being a matter of state, should hardly
be left to the Navy Commissioners. The Judge of the Admiralty
must prepare the commissions. The Lord Admiral's profits are
a tenth of what is taken, which should be valued on oath, and
inventoried by a faithful officer in the several ports, especially
Plymouth. Jas. Bagg will seek the post. Another, who wants it,
was guilty of delivering too soon the warrant to stay the Dutch
East India ships. |
Feb. 12.
London. |
48. The Same to Buckingham. The [East India] merchants had
sent to urge Sir Rich. Bingley to seize the Holland ships, before
arrival of the warrant, which is now sent, with cautions for its
discreet use. The new propositions of the Council of War to divide
the fleet are impracticable and expensive. The shipowners cannot take up provisions at any reasonable rates on credit, nor on
assurance from the Council of War, for all the credit of the Prince's
Council would have failed to raise 20,000l. for Mansfeldt, if Burlamachi
had not taken up 12,500l. on his own credit, and the rest is still
unprovided; therefore the Council of War will never raise 36,000l.
without aid of some one of credit on the exchange. The French
Ambassador claims the King's promise of one Royal ship and seven
merchant vessels of 500 tons, but there are not so many of that
tonnage in the Thames, and such as there are, are wanted for the
fleet. Annexes, |
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48. i. Answer [by the Same] to the demands of the Council
of War, giving an estimate of the expense of manning
20 merchant ships of 300 tons, and 50 Newcastle ships
of 220 tons, and providing them with victuals for six
months, for 2,700 seamen, and for 10,000 landsmen, to be
transported in them; with expense of ordnance, coat,
conduct, and imprest money, &c. Total, 170,000l. Feb. 10. |
| Feb. 12. |
49. Sir John Suckling to Buckingham. The Commissioners of
trade highly extol his care to prevent the sale of English ships,
munition, or fish, to the Spaniards; but they think that as to the fish,
the King of Spain, if not supplied by us, will be so by other nations;
whilst the trade to Newfoundland, so advantageous to shipping,
will be injured by this restraint on sale. The King of Spain
might retaliate by forbidding the import of our woollen goods, which
would be a great loss, and we should also lose more than they, by
not selling the fish. The Earl of Dorset waits his pleasure about the
purchase of Tottenham manor; advises him thereto. The Earl
wonders that the Lord Treasurer does not borrow money for the
King from rich Smith, the usurer. |
Feb. 13.
Inner Temple. |
50. Sol. Gen. Heath to the Same. Sends an abstract of examinations taken by the Lord Chief Justice, Justices Dodderidge and
Hutton, the Attorney General, and himself. Sent some time before
papers, for lack of attention to which the King's service suffers. Is
injured by want of his warrant for the Rolls. Incloses, |
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50. i. Abstracts of examinations of 19 witnesses, relative to
Lady Purbeck's secretly giving birth to a son; to
improper intercourse between her and Sir Robt. Howard;
and to her visiting Lambe in prison, to procure charms
from him. |
Feb. 13.
Exeter. |
51. Sir John Eliot to the Same. Has held sessions for trial of the
Turks, so much complained of, 23 in number, some of whom have
been seven or eight years in prison, and also of two others specified,
making 25 in all; 20 are found guilty, and sentenced to execution,
and 5 reprieved for reasons specified. Complaints of injuries done to
our merchants by the Spaniards, who profess that they act under
authority. Incloses, |
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51. i. Calendar of the prisoners tried before Sir John Eliot, at
the Admiralty Sessions. Exeter, Feb. 10. Latin. |
Feb. 13.
[Newmarket.] |
52. [Buckingham] to the Lord Chief Justice. Begs that his
sister Purbeck, the foulness of whose offence is clearly proved, may
be removed from the Prince's house, which is defiled by her presence,
and where by her subtilty she still works on her husband, to some
fitting prison, the King having ceased to wish her treating with
respect: also that Sir Robt. Howard be removed from custody of
an alderman, and sent to prison. Is very anxious to have the
matter fully prosecuted. |
| Feb. 13. |
Draft of the above. [Dom. Corresp., Feb. 11.] |
| Feb. 13. |
53. Thos. Aylesbury to Nicholas. Sends for signature an answer
relative to the business of Ipswich, and certain other papers. The
Dantzic ship was stayed for piracy, and sold as forfeited to the
Lord Admiral, after which some came to claim it. Incloses, |
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53. i. [The Same to the Same.] Observes on the letter
of the Bailiffs of Ipswich to Buckingham [No. 30. i.],
that the directions of Council were given to the Judge
of the Admiralty Court, and by them to the Vice
Admirals; that if the bailiffs of Ipswich or of any other
town be appointed to such an office, it would be an
acknowledgment of their Admiralty jurisdiction, and
injurious to the Lord Admiral's officers; that ships
sailing from port to port should not be troubled with
bonds, except once for all. The Ipswich bailiffs, in
asking this appointment, seek both power and profit.
The Admiralty Judge has commissioned Sir Lionel Tollemache to execute his orders as well at Ipswich as
elsewhere, in order to see whether they will oppose him. |
Feb. 13.
Westminster College. |
54. Lord Keeper Lincoln to Sec. Conway. Will send for any
of the officers of the Archbp. of York complained of as too eager
against Catholics, and privately warn them of the King's wish for
discreet behaviour during his present negociations. Desires a particular warrant, if his Majesty wishes him to commend the judges
to moderation, and will do it with as little noise as possible. Has
been so careful that no real cause of complaint has been given, but
those who haunt the [French] Ambassador are mere beggarly rascals.
His Excellency should be cautious not to favour the Jesuits, who
are enemies to all kings. |
| Feb. 14. |
55. Phil. Burlamachi to the Same. Sends a little money. Tilly's
troops are ready to leave Frankfort, and the States will have their
work, if God and good neighbours do not assist them. Intreats
that the Prince will provide the rest of the 20,000l. The warrant
for the artillery should be hastened. French. |
Feb. 14.
Whitehall. |
56. Council of War to the Same. Send a letter drawn up after
his directions, for the Prince. Request him to sign, seal, and deliver
it. Inclose, |
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56. i. The Same to the Prince of Wales. His Council consenting to engage themselves for the last 20,000l. required
by Count Mansfeldt, 12,500l. was taken up with the
assistance of Burlamachi; but he declares his credit
will not suffice to raise the remaining 7,500l., for want of
which Count Mansfeldt's companies are in great want,
and likely to break up. Request him to consider how so
great a mischief may be prevented. Whitehall, Feb. [14]. |
Feb. 14.
Dover Castle. |
57. Thos. Benson to Nicholas. Official matters. Some persons,
committed to the castle for disobeying the Lieutenant, have discovered matters against Sir Rich. Bingley. Hears nothing of
the Lieutenant's leaving his place, except from some speeches that
passed between him and Sir John Lidcott. |
| Feb. 14. |
58. Relation of a sea fight of four English and four Dutch
ships, against eight Portuguese, in the Gulf of Persia. |
Feb. 14.
Ipswich. |
59. Bailiffs of Ipswich to the Council. There are no gentlemen
residing there contrary to proclamation, except Ant. Penning and
John Stratton, both of whom are ill. |
| Feb. 14. |
60. Articles set down by Council, for merchants whose ships and
goods have been taken by the Spanish Netherlanders, or by the Hollanders, and who have letters of marque from the Lord Admiral; viz.,
that after proving their losses, they may take reprisal on the ships
of the offending people, and no others, bring the ships thus taken
into port, and submit to an Admiralty Court, by adjudication of
which they may receive the amount of their losses, and the rest be
returned to the owner, &c. |
| Feb. 15. |
61. Sec. Morton to Sec. Conway. Incloses a letter to Lord
Annandale, &c. John Chapman, who came from Constantinople
with letters, desires his despatch. |
Feb. 15.
Chelsea. |
62. Earl of Middlesex to the Same. The Lord Steward and
Chancellor [of the Exchequer] have met about his offers, and will
make a good certificate for him, but the Lord Steward urges either
immediate payment of the 20,000l., or an extent on his lands.
Intreats Conway's influence with Buckingham, not to suffer him
and his posterity to be utterly ruined, &c. |
Feb. 15.
Garland. Downs. |
63. Sir Rich. Bingley to Buckingham. Has been prevented
by the foul weather from staying in Calais road, to escort the
French troops: three of their vessels were cast away. Three ships
are wrecked in the Downs. Has delayed to obey a command
of Council for release of the Hamburg vessels, because it was not
signed by his Grace. Asks directions. |
| Feb. 16. |
64. Commissioners of the Navy to the Same. Report on the
petition of the widow of John Man, that her husband, though
twice appointed one of the six Masters of the Navy, missed the
place; that no pay can therefore be claimed on his behalf, and a
pension for the widow must be left to the King's goodness. |
Feb. 16.
Newmarket. |
65. [Buckingham] to Att. Gen. Coventry and Sol. Gen. Heath.
Thanks for their pains about Lady Purbeck's business, but hoped
they would have discovered more. If Lambe be allowed to get off
by saying he was only juggling, and Frodsham by saying that he
wished to be thought a juggler, the truth can never be known;
Lambe has hitherto, by such shifts, mocked the world and preserved
himself. Asks what can be done about obtaining his brother's speedy
divorce. |
Feb. 16.
Newmarket. |
66. [The Same] to Sol. Gen. Heath. The King has signed the
warrants, but those for Sir Hugh Middleton, the East India
merchants, and the soap business are to be detained, that the Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer may be acquainted therewith.
Has persuaded His Majesty to yield to his (Heath's) suit, though not
in the form he expects. Wishes Lady Purbeck's crimes aggravating,
in order that she may be in prison before the return to town, else his
brother will not be kept from her, and she will draw from him something to his disadvantage. Thinks Lambe would confess much,
if dealt with by fear of punishment. Innocent Lanier is to be
present at all that passes thereon. |
Feb. 17.
Newmarket. |
67. Sec. Conway to Sol. Gen. Heath. To prepare a bill for a
pension of 200 marks per ann. to Mungay Murray, for good
services, especially for bringing the first news of the Prince's safe
arrival from Spain. |
| Feb. 17. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 193.] |
Feb. 17.
Newmarket. |
The Same to Lord Pres. Mandeville. To give the usual warrants
of assistance to Lord Mountjoy, for raising a troop of horse voluntaries for the States. [Minute, Ibid.] |
Feb. 17.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Earl of Middlesex. The Duke can give no
answer to his propositions, till he has communicated them to the
Lord Steward. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 17. |
68. Hen. Earl of Kent to the Council. Has levied 200 ablebodied men in Bedfordshire, and delivered 100 each, with 30l.
conduct money, to the Lieutenants of Captains Cromwell and Lane.
Incloses, |
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i. Indenture of delivery of 100 soldiers to Hen. Tilier, Lieutenant of Capt. Cromwell; with list of their names. Big
gleswade, Dec. 16. [Case C., James I., No. 38.] |
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ii. Duplicate of the above. [Ibid., No. 39.] |
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iii. Like indenture, and list of 100 soldiers, delivered to Fras.
Loe, Lieutenant to Capt. Lane. [Ibid., No. 40.] |
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iv. Duplicate of the above. [Ibid., No. 41.] |
| Feb. 17. |
69. Capt. Thos. Wilbraham to [Buckingham]. Has been prevented
by weather from attending the Duke of Brunswick from Calais to the
Low Countries. Many vessels have been lost in the late tempests. |
Feb. 17.
[Dover.] |
70. Fras. Willisford to Sir John Hippisley. A Scottish ship, laden
with Nantes wines, left at sea with no living thing on board, has
with difficulty been rescued. The common course is, that being a
"Find-all," the ship and goods are the Lord Warden's, unless he
choose to compound with the owners, should they apply. Particulars of other wrecks. |
Feb. 17.
Lover Castle. |
71. Thos. Benson to [Nicholas]. Further particulars of the
Scottish ship and others wrecked. |
