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Oct. 1.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for David Ward, gent., to be ensign to Col. William
Matthews' company in the first regiment of foot guards, commanded
by Charles, Duke of Schomberg. [H.O. Military Entry Book 2,
p. 293]; and for Thomas Brudenel, esq., to be lieutenant-colonel of
the regiment of foot commanded by Col. Edward Lloyd, and likewise
to be captain of a company in the same regiment. [Ibid., p. 301.] |
Oct. 1.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Richard Dennett, inn-holder, of
Westminster, showing that he has 30l. or thereabouts due to him for
quartering the horse, belonging to the guards; and having made his
application to their superior officers, could obtain no relief, some of
them being now in Flanders, and that he has, at this time, six of the
Earl of Oxford's troopers quartered at his house. Prays to have the
said sum stopped out of their pay. Referred to George Clarke, esq.,
Secretary of War. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 407.] |
Oct. 1.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Alexander Hunter, John Edwards, John Wood, Matthew
Johnson, Peter Watts, Abraham Gilbert, Sebastian Gilbert, Nathaniel
Lee, joiners, and Elizabeth Ratcliff, to go to Harwich and Holland;
for Mary Mariot, ditto; for John Richer De Cerizi, ditto; for James
and René Buet, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 385]; for
Isaac Agilar, and Benjamin Jacobs, ditto; for John Willemsz, ditto;
for Joost Willemsz, Hieronymus Luder, and Jannetje Veltman, ditto;
for Cornelis Clant, ditto [Ibid., p. 386]; for Maria Van Steenhoven
and Rebecca Van Quicklenbergh, ditto; for Gottlieb Leyenstern,
Bartholdt Willern, John Kundz, John Vander Meden, ditto; and
for Lewis Caron, ditto. [Ibid., p. 387.] |
Oct. 1.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. The
Queen has signed the warrant incorporating the Physicians of Dublin,
and has not thought fit to grant them any of the forfeited houses,
but respites the determination of it until the King's return, who is
expected in ten days. The reason the Admiralty give for sending
the Richmond frigate, instead of the James galley, to the coast of
Ireland is that the galley was so "tender-sided" that she could not
be careened; but they are sensible that the Richmond is not a proper
ship, and therefore have [also] sent you the Virgin prize. [S.P.
Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 434]. |
Oct. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and the Recorder
of London, to cause Jane Forbes to be inserted in the next general
pardon which shall come out for the convicts of Newgate, without
any condition of transportation. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 422.] |
Oct. 1.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. Last night
the Dutch mail came in with letters of Tuesday from the Hague,
which give an account that his Majesty was expected there to-day
from Loo. Our forces continued in their former posts, the foot at
Mariekirke, and the horse at Gaure. The French have likewise
separated their army in several bodies which they have posted to
defend their lines. The Duke of Leinster was still encamped near
Dixmunde where the Count de Storne has entered with five Dutch
and one Scotch regiment to relieve the like number of English. The
Duke had sent away his cannon and baggage to Ostend whither he
would speedily follow with his forces who are to embark there for
England. An action on the Upper Rhine has happened between the
French and the Germans, the former had passed that river with
their whole army and surprised and routed 4,000 German horse, who
were posted about Pforzheim. Of the Germans, 2,000 are said to be
killed and taken, and among the prisoners are the Duke of Wurtemberg and Major-Gen. Count De Soyer; after this the French made
a great ravage in the country of Wurtemberg. The poll in London is
closed, and Sir John Fleet and Sir John Houblon have the majority
by above 300 voices. [S.P. Dom. William & Mary 4, No. 100.] |
Oct. 1.
Drongen. |
Maximilian Emmanuel, Elector of Bavaria, to the King. Is
sending Major Apletère to him, so that he can hear exactly how the
King is, and whether he has arrived at Loo. There has arisen a
dispute between the Prince of Nassau and the Prince of Hanover, as
to the commanding of the right wing of the army; the Prince of
Hanover wishes to do so, but the command has already been given
to the former and to take the command from him would cast a reflection on his character. The Elector wishes for the King's decision on
this matter as it is causing great difficulties. [S.P. Dom. King
William's Chest 12, No. 134.] |
Oct. 1.
Ems. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. Is in better health and
hopes to be able to render the King some further service. Hopes for
orders from the King and to hear of the plans for the winter. [Ibid.,
No. 135.] |
| Oct. 2. |
The Marquis of Castanaga to the Prince of Waldeck. There has
been a conference held at his bed-side, as he is ill, by the Prince of
Nassau, the Count of Malburg, the Prince of Birkenfeld, Mons.
D'Auverquerque and General Spaen as to the movements of the
army commanded by the Prince of Waldeck, and they are all of the
opinion that, as soon as the enemy are encamped at Vine, they will
prevent the Allies undertaking anything in Flanders or camping on
the other side of the Lys. The Prince had better march to Fauvre,
and also construct bridges on the Scheldt. Copy. [Ibid., No. 136.] |
Oct. 3.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Evan Jones and Benjamin
Wood, of Chester, gent. Shows that they, by long study and
industry, have found out a method of carrying and entertaining
all such of their Majesties' subjects as shall have occasion to travel
on horse-back on all the high roads in this kingdom to and from
London, upon such easy, cheap and safe terms as will be "extraordinary acceptable" and beneficial to all travellers, and will
promote trade and commerce, and be an easy and more ready
conveyance for all military officers on their travel, and a general
advantage to the kingdom. They pray his Majesty to grant them
his royal license to go on with the said undertaking, and that the
same may be called "the Travellers Conduct, licensed by his Majesty."
Referred to Sir Robert Cotton, knt., and Thomas Frankland, esq.,
postmaster-general. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, pp. 391
& 405.] |
Oct. 3.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Edward Beardmore, of Worcester,
silk-weaver. Showing that he was in arms for King Charles I.,
under the command of Col. Sandys, in Capt. Bathe's company, and
that he has ever since been diligent in his calling. But by reason
of "the meaness of his trade," and the charge of maintaining and
breeding up a great many children, and being now aged he is
reduced to poverty. Prays for a beadsman's place in the Cathedral
Church of Worcester. Granted upon the first vacancy. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 3.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Peter Hoorn, and his wife, to go to Harwich and
Holland; for Mrs Cornelia Van Steenberge, two small children,
one servant, and four horses, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 387]; for Benjamin Gerard, ditto; and for Aart de Swann, and
John Mars, ditto. [Ibid., p. 388.] |
| Oct. 3. |
Petition from the City of Amsterdam to the Queen, on behalf of
the ship City of Copenhagen, commanded by Peter Zylander. [H.O.
Admiralty 2, p. 511.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
Commission for William Fishwick, gent., to be ensign to Capt.
John Ward's company in Col. Robert Goodwyn's regiment of foot.
[H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 294.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Sir Benjamin Newland, knt., and
other freighters of the ships Hopewell, Thomas Spooner, master, and
the Sarah and Elizabeth, Job Gunnell, master. Shows that the
said ships being laden at Malaga with Spanish wines and fruit, for
the account of the petitioners, were taken on their voyage thence to
London by French privateers, and carried to Morlaix in France.
The petitioners pray for a licence to redeem the ships and bring the
same to London and unload them, as was intended, they giving
security that no goods of the product of France shall be imported in
the said ships. Referred to the Treasury. [S.P. Dom. Petition
Entry Book 1, p. 406.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Mary, Countess of Devonshire.
Shows that she was guardian to Sir Lawrence Esmond, whose
father died in 1687, seized of a considerable estate in Ireland; that
the said Sir Lawrence was then but 12 years of age, and in the year
1689 he was sent into France, as it appears by the Lords-Justices'
report; and that she obtained her Majesty's pass for him to come
out of France, which he intends to do as soon as possible. Nevertheless she hears that he is indicted of high treason in Ireland.
Prays to have a stop put to this prosecution, till such time it may be
possible for him to come over. Referred to the Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Attorney-General. The Queen
would have you and the Solicitor consider the Irish Bills, which I
delivered to you this morning in the Council Chamber in the order
marked in the margin of the Lord Lieutenant's letter, which I
enclose, and likewise a letter from the Lord Lieutenant and Council,
both relating to this matter. I desire you and the Solicitor will be
at my office to-morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock, that you may then
deliver your observations and opinion upon these bills to the Committee. The Queen would have you prepare the draft of a
proclamation for preventing the printing and dispersing of scandalous papers reflecting upon the government, or any magistrate or
officers of it. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 561.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mons. Gravisset, a French minister, recommended by
Mons. John Noual, French minister, to go to Harwich and Holland;
for John Gayot, ditto [S.P. Dom., Warrant Book 36, p. 388]; for
Nicholas Inweel, ditto; for Peter Le Bass, ditto; and for Jane Pilet,
with her little child, and Abigail Pery, her servant, ditto. [Ibid.,
p. 389.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. I
have received the eleven bills, and they are referred to the Attorney,
and to-morrow the Committee will meet upon these matters. The
Queen does not think fit to allow the Speaker of the House of
Commons what you propose in yours of the 28th ult., being
unwilling to create a precedent, "but would rather give him a
gratuity for his pains and expenses at the end of the session." [S.P.
Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 434.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Clerk of the Signet attending, to prepare a bill
containing a warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay
John Robinson, gent., remaining at the Court of Sweden, until the
arrival of another minister there, the sum of 20s. by the day for his
ordinary entertainment; to commence from the 12th of August last
past, and to continue until the new minister arrives. [H.O. Warrant
Book 6, p. 423.] |
Oct. 4.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson, at Cobham Hall. Sir John
Fleet has been declared lord mayor for the year ensuing. Sir
John Ashby has returned from the westward with the squadron
under his command to St. Helens. The weather has been very
tempestuous, insomuch that two of our fireships were cast away last
week before Dunkirk and all the men drowned, and one of the wellboats was sunk in the Downs, but the men were saved. [S.P. Dom.
William & Mary 4, No. 101.] |
Oct. 4.
From the Camp of Drongen. |
Maximilian Emmanuel Elector of Bavaria. The Count of Liberchi
has just sent me news that the Duke of Luxemburg marched with
part of his army yesterday, and that the rest is following, and from
news obtained from a nobleman of the country, who seems to have
reliable intelligence, it appears that the enemy has designs on
Charleroi, and that the Marquis de Boufflers will so place his army,
that it will be difficult to help the place. This being so, I have
written directions to General Fleming so as to prevent the enemy
carrying out all their plans. It would be well if the King ordered
the Duke of Leinster to join him, with his troops, only leaving
enough men to guard Dixmunde, and also that the Governor of
Charleroi be informed of their apprehensions, and ordered to be
prepared and to observe Boufflers' movements. In a postscript the
writer adds that he has just heard from the Governor of Charleroi.
[S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 12, No. 137.] |
Oct. 5.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Elizabeth Thurlow. Shows that
her husband was convicted of speaking some words against their
majesties, and has since suffered for it by penalty of the law. She
can prove that he was formerly distempered with lunacy, and she
prays that the words spoken by him may be "considered as the
effect of a distempered head warmed with wine, by such as might
ensnare him to it," he having behaved himself, since his imprisonment,
as a dutiful subject. Referred to Lord-Chief Justice Holt, and
afterwards to the Attorney-General. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry
Book 1, p. 391.] |
Oct. 5.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
I enclose, by the Queen's command, a memorial of Col. Lloyd,
concerning the pay of his regiment. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's)
2, p. 562.] |
Oct. 5.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Sir John Werden. I desire you will
let me know what quantities of beer and ale are usually exported
every year from England and Wales, into Ireland. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 5.
Whitehall. |
The same to Mr. Parry, to the same effect as the above. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 5.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Henning Joachim Gerdessen, to go to Harwich and
Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 388]; for Magdalena
Bischop and John Bischop, her son, ditto; for Isaac and Gabriel
David, brothers, ditto; [Ibid., p. 389]; and for Gertrude Vander
Shaering, ditto. [Ibid., p. 390.] |
Oct. 5.
Whitehall. |
Warrant appointing Joseph Bathurst and William Dodington, gent.,
to execute the office of clerk of the court of Common Pleas in any
town in Jamaica, "a dreadful earthquake" having destroyed the
greater part of Port Royal, where they were clerks of the said court
before the said earthquake. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 424.] |
| Oct. 5. |
Report by Sir Henry Fox, Sir Edmund Seymour, and Charles
Montagu, upon the petition of the Royal African Company, referred
to them in September 1691. They in turn referred the matter
to the Commissioners of Customs, who have made the enclosed
observations thereon. [S.P. Dom. William & Mary 4, No. 102.]
Enclosing the report referred to and other papers. [Ibid., No. 102 i–
102 iv.] |
Oct. 6.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Principal Officers of the Ordnance.
I desire to know, as soon as possible, whether you need any and
what brimstone for their Majesties' service. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 2, p. 563.] |
Oct. 6.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for three forms of prayer and service made for the
5th of November, the 30th of January, and the 29th of May, to be
forthwith printed and published, and for the future annexed to the
Book of Common Prayer and Liturgy of the Church of England, to
be used yearly on the said days in all cathedral and collegiate
churches and chapels, in all chapels of colleges and halls within
both of the Universities, in the colleges of Eton and Winchester
and in all parish churches and chapels within England, Wales, and
the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. [H.O. Church Book 1, p. 129.] |
Oct. 6.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mr. Arnoldus Van Hout, to go to Falmouth and the
Groyne; for Baron de Breidback, and one servant, to go to
Harwich and Holland; for Alice Joell, John Cornish, and George
Gammon, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 390]; for John
Walter, Elizabeth Schubardin, and two children, ditto; for
Mrs. Elizabeth Owsley, and Mr. Stephen De May, ditto; and for
Madam Sparre, Madam Jane Nack, Elizabeth Ely, Anne Dearey,
William Smith, and Richard, "a black, " ditto. [Ibid., p. 391.] |
Oct. 6.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and the
Recorder of London, to insert Thomas Wheeler, alias Richard
Tovey, in the next general pardon, which shall come out for the
convicts of Newgate, without any condition of transportation. [H.O.
Warrant Book 6, p. 425.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of the Commissioners for settling
the Accounts of the Army in Ireland. Shows that they, according
to their commission of the 9th of December, 1690, have, with
"extraordinary pain and labour daily acted in stating the said
accounts of each regiment, " and also the accounts of the hospital,
ordnance, etc., as directed by the Lords-Justices; and that his
Majesty was moved, last year, by the Earl of Athlone, to have
an allowance settled on them, they not having received any
salary for that service which was promised, and a reward for the
time past. They pray to have something allowed them in consideration of their past service, and an allowance settled for the
future if they are continued. Referred to the Treasury. [S.P.
Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 407.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
I enclose, by the Queen's command, the petition of Francis Moore,
that you may examine the matter and report your opinion what
she may fitly do in it. He had been apprehended for clipping.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 563.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Clerk of the Crown. The Queen desires you to
immediately attend the Attorney-General, and engross the Irish
bills for the Great Seal of England with all speed. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
The same to Mr. Stock. I have your letter of the 4th instant,
and desire you will see that the men mentioned in it (whom you
believe to be those of whom Capt. Vanzeil wrote from Niewport)
are examined in the country, and that their examinations are sent to
me. [Ibid., p. 564.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners of the Treasury. There are some
matters of account in difference between Col. Foulkes, and some
who have been the officers of his regiment, which differences are
appointed to be heard and determined by a court martial, and by
reason of them, the agent is ordered not to pay Col. Foulkes the
money remaining in his hands due to the regiment until this dispute
is settled. Col. Foulkes having offered to give security, that he
will perform the sentence which shall be given by the court martial,
provided the money remaining in the agent's hands be immediately
paid to him, for use towards his voyage to the West Indies, her
Majesty has approved of this proposal and would have you give
order, upon his giving such security, for the said money to be paid
to him. Col. Foulkes and Col. Goodwyn having represented to the
Queen that the whole cost of the victuals put on board the ships
which carried their regiments between England and Ireland is
charged to the accounts of their regiments, she thinks it reasonable
that no more should be charged to the soldiers than for the time
they were on board ship, after the rate and proportion which the
King appointed to be deducted out of each soldier's pay. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Sir John Temple. I desire to be
informed by you whether the bills transmitted from Ireland, may
not be returned under several Great Seals of England, or whether
it be necessary that all that come under one Great Seal of Ireland,
and are approved by the Queen, be sent back in like manner under
one Great Seal of England. The Queen having now under
consideration eleven bills, lately come from Ireland, desires you to
attend her on Monday afternoon next at 4 o'clock. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 565.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Clerk of the Signet attending to prepare a bill
containing a congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of St. Asaph
empowering them to choose a bishop of that see, the same being
void by the translation of William, bishop thereof, to the see of
Lichfield and Coventry; and likewise to prepare a letter recommending to the said Dean and Chapter for election, Edward
Jones, D.D., bishop of Cloyne, in Ireland. [H.O. Church Book 1,
p. 130.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Isaac Cesteau, to go to Harwich, and embark for
Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 390]; for Ulric Albertin
Grizon, ditto; for Dirck Roos, and Peter De la Rüe, ditto [Ibid.,
p. 391]; for Robert Oursell, and Catherine and Martha Coninck,
ditto; for Francis Bonnin, ditto; for John Pastell, ditto; for
Samuel Alavoyne, ditto; for Mrs. Mary Christain, and John and
Anne her children with James Founrain, her servant, to go to
Gravesend and embark for Hamburg; for John O'Donnogh,
Francis Farrell, Charles Farrell, Patrick Mackenzie, and David
Macdonnell, ditto [Ibid., p. 392]; and for John Labordure, to go
to Harwich, and Holland. [Ibid., p. 393.] |
Oct. 7.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Chief Justice of the King's Bench and the Recorder
of London, to insert George Holmes, convicted of burglary, in the
next general pardon which shall come out for the convicts of
Newgate without any condition of transportation. [H.O. Warrant
Book 6, p. 427.] |
Oct. 7.
Drongen. |
Maximilian Emmanuel, Elector of Bavaria, to the King. Encloses
a letter from the Governor of Brussels, from which the King will
see that there is too much reason to fear that the enemy have
designs on Charleroi. Their army is on the march, and is commanded by the Duke of Villeroi, the Duke Du Maine and the Prince
of Luxemburg. The writer may have occasion to march also and
will pass Ghent with his infantry. Has had a conference with the
generals, and will send the King their views later. Wishes to know
if the Duke of Leinster is to embark the troops ordered to England,
immediately, or if he should wait until the enemy's movements
are known with more certainty. Has written to General
Fleming giving him various directions. Wishes to have the King's
orders, in writing, on various matters. Has communicated the
King's decision with regard to the command of the right wing to
the Prince of Hanover, who appears dissatisfied with it. Has had
advices from the Governor of Oudenarde which he encloses. [S.P.
Dom. King William's Chest 12, No. 138.] |
Oct. 8.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Sir James Leslie. I have your letter
of the 1st instant, but Mr. Prince, mentioned in it, has not yet come
to town; as soon as he comes, he will be heard. Capt. Davies had
her Majesty's leave to be absent for three months, but Mr. Clarke,
when I last spoke to him of it, could not tell me when they expire,
but will let me know it, and at the end of them I will prepare a
commission for the major to have that company. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 2, p. 565.] |
Oct. 8.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners of the Treasury. Having laid
before the Queen, at the Spanish Ambassador's desire, the case of
the ship called the St. Mary Magdalen, of St. Sebastian, I send the
papers enclosed, by her Majesty's command, that you may give such
orders therein as you shall judge fit. [Ibid., p. 566.] |
Oct. 8.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Erasmus Jibsen, to go to Harwich, and Holland; for
Mrs. Mary Yates, with her six daughters, the eldest being 16 years
old, and her kinswoman about 13, ditto; for Isaac Cogin, with David
and Sarah, his children, ditto; and for Francis Ecotiere, Mary,
his wife, and six children, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 393.] |
Oct. 8.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. The
Attorney has made his report touching the six first mentioned bills,
and five of them her Majesty approves of. Two of the six were of
the same tenor, viz.:—for settling the militia, one for five years, the
other for three, which last, together with the other four, are ordered
to be engrossed for the Great Seal that all possible despatch may be
given to them. The Queen will proceed upon the rest on Monday
and these also shall be finished with expedition. But I must observe
that the Lords-Justices sent hither seven bills before the writs were
issued, which, being irregular, I acquainted you with it in mine of
August 25, and I also told you that they had, nevertheless, been
considered, so as to save time, and some alterations made, and that
the Queen approved five of them, and directed that they should be
re-transmitted in form, after issue of the writs, and that they might
be returned under the Great Seal of England. |
|
But only the two first—the Act to punish mutiny and desertion,
and the Act to encourage protestant strangers, are now sent to you.
If the other three—the Act to settle intestates' estates, to exempt
protestant dissenters, and that to prevent frauds and perjuries—are
desired, and they seem very useful, they must be sent in better
form under the Great Seal of Ireland, as must also the bill concerning mines, which the Lords of the Council, in their letter to me of
September 28, extremely press. Remarks on the last-named bill.
[S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book, 1, p. 435.] |
Oct. 8.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to John Thompson and Peter Newlyn, messengers-inordinary, to search for — Dyer, and having found him to seize him
for spreading false news, and bring him to be examined. [H.O.
Warrant Book 6, p. 426.] |
Oct. 8.
Whitehall. |
R. Yard to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. An express
from Ireland arrived this week, with several bills which have been
prepared there, to be presented to the parliament which sat on the
5th instant. These bills were considered yesterday at Council and
will be sent back with all expedition. Among them is one for
granting an aid of 120,000l. to their Majesties to be paid in two
years, another for settling the militia, and the third for a general
indemnity. We heard yesterday from the Isle of Wight that a
Dutch homeward bound East India ship had come in there; the
commander reported, that on the 18th of May, 11 Dutch and 1
English ship arrived at the Cape of Good Hope; and that some days
after in a storm the English ship called the Orange belonging to the
Company, and 2 Dutch, were cast away. The other nine came from
the Cape on the 17th of June, and in latitude 45 N., met 6 French
men-of-war, going, as they believed, to the West Indies, with whom
they engaged; but after a fight of several hours the French left them.
The Dutch admiral was so disabled that he sank some 2 or 3
days after and most of his men were drowned. The other 8 arrived
on the coast of Holland last week. The guards have gone to attend
the King's arrival at Harwich and Margate. He is expected here
next week. Yesterday Admiral Rooke arrived in the Downs with
10 sail of second rates from Portsmouth. [S.P. Dom. William & Mary
4, No. 103.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
Commission for Edward Norman, gent., to be Quartermaster of
the troop, of which Capt. Edwin Sandys is captain, in the Earl of
Oxford's regiment of horse. [H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 294.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
A proposal has been made to the Queen, to send 500 pigs of lead
by each of the frigates appointed for the Mediterranean; with the
produce of this, their Majesties' ships can be more economically
supplied with such provisions and stores as cannot be sent hence.
The Lords of the Admiralty have reported their opinion that the
ships may conveniently take in this quantity of lead as ballast. I
send, by the Queen's command, the enclosed calculation for this
purpose, which I received from the Consul at Leghorn, so that you
may consider it and report your opinion of this matter as soon as
possible. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 566.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
A proclamation for recalling and prohibiting seamen from serving
foreign Princes and States. Printed. [S.P. Dom. Proclamations 5,
p. 85.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
The same, for the monthly fast, appointed by their Majesties on
the 24th of March 1691–2, to be discontinued until further order.
Printed. [Ibid., p. 85a.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Ambrose Brunel, to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 393]; for Adrian Van
Mier, Anthony Gudde, and Michael Mudders, ditto; for a Swedish
ship called the Ulnberg, Alexander Williamson, commander to sail from
London, to Bourdeaux, and there to lade wine and salt on the sole
account and risk of the King of Sweden's subjects, and to carry
the same to any port in Sweden. [Ibid., p. 394.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for letters patent under the great seal of Ireland,
granting to Thomas Carter and Morley Saunders and the survivor
of them, the office of second Serjeant-at-Arms in Ireland upon the
surrender by George Harwood, of the letters patent granting to the
said George Harwood and George Piggott, now deceased, the said
office. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office 12, p. 527.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Richard Cole, prisoner at Dublin.
Shows that his father was one of the first who appeared in arms in
the north of Ireland for their Majesties' service, and that he afterwards lost his life, and all that he had. That the petitioner, though
a young man, went and served under the late Lieut.-Gen. Douglas,
and received a wound at the battle of the Boyne, which rendered
him incapable of service; and that about six weeks since he bought
a horse which proved to have been stolen, and not being able to
produce the seller, he was indicted and is like to suffer death for it.
Prays for their Majesties' pardon. Referred to the Lord-Lieutenant
of Ireland. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 408.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
I enclose the petition of Charles and Thomas Putnam, by the Queen's
command, that you may examine the matter and report your opinion
in it. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 567.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Mayor of Dover. Their Majesties' forces, which
lately went into Flanders, are expected back very suddenly, so that
after their arrival, it is not likely that any officers or others
belonging to those regiments will come back by Dover, and you are
to take the more care of all such who shall land at Dover under the
pretence of being officers or soldiers, unless they have passes from
Lord Dursley or Mr. Wolseley. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Philip Lamberty, to go to Harwich and Holland; for
Jacob Benjamin, ditto; for Michael Boudevin, ditto; for John
Thorel, ditto; for Joseph Campagne, ditto; and for Mrs. Elizabeth
Oglethorp, and Mr. Atkins Moore, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 36, p. 395.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. The
Queen is willing to gratify any request which you make in favour
of a man you personally know, yet Dean Synge, having been only
recommended to you, and her Majesty having received so ill a
character of him, does not think fit to bestow the bishopric upon
him, at least, not until he can clear himself of what is imputed to
him. I do not know how his coming here can contribute to his
vindication, not being known so well here as in Ireland, but I
believe the best method he can take will be to procure the certificates of some of the eminent bishops there, who have heard and
been acquainted with his life and conversation, particularly of such
who may not be thought partial to him, as the Archbishop of Cashel,
the Bishops of Meath, Kildare, Waterford, Raphoe, and Clogher.
Their testimonials should not be in general terms, but expressly
declaring their opinion of him as in all respects deserving and well
qualified to be a bishop. Refers to the progress of the Bills sent
over. [S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 436.] |
Oct. 11.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. This
morning the Dutch letters came in of the 4th instant, which bring
an account that his Majesty arrived that morning from Loo, and
would come to England in a few days, the state of the war for the
next year having been already resolved on by the States. They also
tell us of the arrival of their East India ships, and give the same
account of it, as you will see in yesterday's Gazette, as also of their
losses. |
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They write from Flanders that the alarm they had of the enemy's
having some design upon Charleroi was over for the present, at
least, the late motion of their troops on that side being only to conduct some cannon and ammunition to Thurn on the Sambre, which
place they are fortifying. On the Upper Rhine the French, as these
letters tell us, made a show as if they would attack Heidelberg, and
the Confederates were putting themselves into a posture to oppose
them and at the same time Marshal De Lorge had ordered a strong
detachment to repass the Rhine, and to march to the relief of the
Castle of Ebernburg, but it was hoped they would come too late,
and that the place would be taken in a few days. For the rest they
only say the armies in Flanders and Savoy were going into their
winter quarters. In Hungary the Germans continued encamped
at Peterwaradin and the Turks at Belgrade without any prospect of
action. |
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The Council has met several times to consider the bills
transmitted from Ireland, and has, with some amendments,
approved of these which follow;—an act for granting certain duties
to their Majesties; an act for an additional excise upon beer, ale,
etc.; an act for punishing deserters and mutineers in the army; an
act for settling the militia; an act to encourage protestant strangers
to settle in Ireland; an act to prevent vexatious suits; and an act
to take affidavits in the country. There was another act about the
excise which is laid aside, as also a private act about the creditors of
one Brown. The act of indemnity is still under consideration; by
it all remainders to the forfeited estates are cut off, and many
persons are attainted under several general heads. The papists, who
are concerned therein, have petitioned to be heard, and their petition
is referred to the Attorney-General. [S.P. Dom. William & Mary
4, No. 104.] |
| Oct. 11. |
Copy of the pass granted by King Christian V. for the ship
St. Dominich, Jurgen Norden, master, with memorandum of the
finding of the Lords of Appeal, as to the nationality of the said
ship. [H.O. Admiralty 2, p. 513.] |
Oct. 12.
Whitehall. |
Caveat that nothing pass relating to a grant of the presentation
to the vicarage of Kingston-upon-Thames, now void by the death of
Dr. Willis, till notice be first given to Mr. Nicholas Harding, at his
chambers in Furnival's Inn, Holborn, who is the patron of it. [S.P.
Dom. Entry Book 73, p. 13.] |
Oct. 12.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Elie Trapaud, to go to Harwich, and embark for
Holland; and for William Johnson, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 36, p. 396.] |
Oct. 13.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Mr. Stock. I have your letter of the
11th instant, and approve of the method and interrogatories you
propose in it. And as for any further authority you must apply
yourself to some justice of the peace, who will oblige these persons
to appear before him. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 567.] |
Oct. 13.
Whitehall. |
The same to "Mr. Recorder." I enclose a petition of Ruth
Philips, and desire your opinion to-morrow morning, how far you
think her an object of mercy. [Ibid., p. 568.] |
Oct. 13.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. The
Gazette gives an account of the King's sudden return to
Flanders upon the news of the French having besieged Chaleroi,
and of the other advices which came yesterday from abroad. There
are letters from Venice, which not only say the Venetians had raised
the siege of Canea, but that they had been beaten by the Bossa of
Candia and Retimo, who came to the relief of it, and that they had
lost 3,000 or 4,000 men. The Prince and Princess of Denmark
return to-morrow from Bath, and intend to pass some days at
Campden House, at Kensington, and after that to come to Berkeley
House at the upper end of St. James's Street where they will pass
the winter. Seal. [S.P. Dom. William & Mary 4, No. 105.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for Capt. Gilbert Abrahall to be major of Col.
Robert Goodwyn's regiment of foot; and for Robert Kenton to be
apothecary to the forces which are going to the West Indies. [H.O.
Military Entry Book 2, p. 294.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Henry Tankred. Shows that he
met one Mr. Burton, in August last, at the "Globe" tavern and
walking there near the sign of the "Green Man," the said Burton
told him he had often reproved him for "drinking health" against
the government and that he must give him satisfaction for the
same; thereupon the petitioner drew his sword, and unfortunately
killed his companion. The petitioner now stands convicted of
murder at these present sessions and prays for their Majesties'
pardon. Referred to the Lord Chief Justice. [S.P. Dom. Petition
Entry Book 1, p. 408.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of James Atkinson, John Coltman,
and others, merchants, showing that the Hopewell, pink, Nathaniel
Humfreys, master, homeward bound from Zante to London with
currants, was taken by a French privateer in September last past,
and carried to St. Malo. Prays for a licence to redeem the said
ship and goods and bring them into England. Referred to the
Treasury. [Ibid., p. 409.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Gilbert Nelson, and others,
proprietors of the Zante frigate, Nathaniel Darby, master. Showing
that the said ship, being laden at Zante with currants, was, in her
homeward bound voyage from thence to London, taken by some
privateers and carried to Morlaix in France. The ship and cargo
being but of small value there, the petitioners pray for license to
redeem them, and to bring them to London, giving security that no
French goods shall be imported in the said ship. Referred to the
Treasury. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 409.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Mayor of Dover. I have received
your letter of the 11th instant, wherein you tell me you have
committed Mr. William Eastcoat for coming from France without
a pass, contrary to the Act of Parliament. Her Majesty approves
of what you have done, and would have you secure him until
further order. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 568.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Attorney-General. I enclose, by the Queen's
command, a copy of a letter received from the Mayor of Dover.
She would have you prosecute Mr. William Eastcoat, the person
mentioned, according to the late Act of Parliament. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Governor of the Royal African Company. The
enclosed is what I received from Lord Dursley, in answer to the
complaints made by the Royal African Company, which I transmit
to you, that the Company may peruse it. [Ibid., p. 569.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
A proclamation, declaring their Majesties' pleasure for continuing
the seamen belonging to their first, second, and third rate ships in
their service during this winter, and for payment of their wages
before the fleet sets sail for the next summer's expedition. Printed.
[S.P. Dom. Proclamations 15, p. 86.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Passes for John Battista Crylsaert, to go to Harwich and Holland;
for Mary Carelsz, ditto; for Ernest and Martin Ulmann, ditto [S.P.
Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 396]; for Anthony Van Kessell, ditto;
and for Jacob Aders and Levi Luts De Jonge, ditto. [Ibid., p. 397.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Passes for the ship Sarah and Elizabeth, Job Gunnell, master, to
pass with her lading of Spanish wines and fruit, from Morlaix to any
port in England, she having been taken on her voyage from Malaga
to London and carried to Morlaix in France, and leave having been
given to Sir Benjamin Newland, of London, and others, freighters
of the said ship, to buy her with her lading, and to import the same
lading into England, upon security given that nothing but the said
cargo from Spain is therein imported, and not any goods of France,
except necessaries for the voyage; and a like pass for the ship
Hopewell, Thomas Spooner master, to come with her lading of
Spanish wines and fruits from Morlaix to any port in England.
[Ibid., p. 398.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. I do
not at all wonder at the proceedings of Sir Francis Brewster, which
are but suitable to the character I have had of him here. I do not
regard his aspersions of me, which you know are untrue, and I am
content that he who goes about to disturb their Majesties' affairs,
should be my enemy, for I shall never be his friend. The bearer
will bring you seven bills; the others are not finished yet. [S.P.
Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 437.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Recorder of London and Sheriffs of Middlesex, to
forbear putting into execution the sentence of being burnt in the
hand, passed upon Charles Nurse, who, at the sessions held at the
Old Bailey, was found guilty of the manslaughter of George Page,
gent. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 427.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the same, to forbear putting into execution the sentence of being burnt in the hand passed at the Old Bailey upon John
Hodston for marrying two wives. [Ibid., p. 428.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Licence for Alexander Gawne, pardoned of high treason on condition that he should go directly to France, but who had permission to remain to adjust his accounts, to remain until Christmas
next, he having been as yet unable to perfect his said accounts.
[Ibid., p. 431.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the payment to Richard Cox, second justice of the
Court of Common Pleas in Ireland, of 200l. for his half year's
salary due at Christmas 1690. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office 12, p. 528.] |
Oct. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the payment, from time to time, to Elizabeth,
Countess Dowager of James Earl of Castlehaven, of the quit rents
and the arrears thereof, granted by Charles II. to her late husband,
reserved and growing out of certain lands in Ireland amounting to
500l. per annum, which grant was to the said Earl, his heirs and
assigns in fee simple until 5,000l. were paid in one entire sum.
[Ibid., p. 529.] |
| Oct. 14. |
Memorandum as to sending relief to Charleroi. [S.P. Dom. King
William's Chest 12, No. 139.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the report of the Lords of the Treasury, concerning Sir Benjamin Newland's petition. The report is as follows:—
In obedience to your Majesty's commands, signified to us by the
Earl of Nottingham, upon the annexed petition of Sir Benjamin
Newland, knt., and others, we have considered the same, and
report to you, that the petitioners' cases seem to us to be the same
as has been lately before you in the petition of Sir Basil Firebrace,
and others, upon which, we are informed, they have obtained your
licence. We have nothing to object against the like favour
being granted to the petitioners, they giving security that nothing
but the original cargo from Malaga be imported in their ships
(except necessary provisions for the voyage), and not any goods of
the growth and product of France. Referred back to the Treasury to
give order accordingly. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 410.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
Their Majesties having granted the "house" at Greenwich to be a
hospital for wounded seamen, and there being a paper depending
before you for annexing an adjacent piece of ground, which will be
very convenient for this service, her Majesty would have you consider this paper; and, if you have no objection against it, to prepare
a warrant in order to the passing of a grant of the said "house."
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 569.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners for the Exchange of
Prisoners. The Queen would have you send over to France, one of
the ships appointed to carry prisoners with as many of the French
seamen, particularly the commanders and masters of ships being
prisoners in your hands, as the ship can conveniently carry, so that
there may be no further pretence of detaining the English masters of
ships in France who are prisoners there; and you are to press their
immediate discharge, and that they may be sent back by the same
ship. As for Harpin, if he is discharged before the term, you are to
send him forthwith, or else you may assure Mons. De Lagny, that
he shall be returned by the next ship. Her Majesty would have
you also press again for the discharge of Mons. D'Ayrolles as being
distinguished by his circumstances from other subjects of the French
King. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 570.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
Passes for David Fahault, to go to Harwich, and Holland; for
John Carstsen, ditto; for David Salchlin, ditto; for Salomon Matthys
Van Hagen, and Gerrit Claese, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 399]; for Annetje Stevens, ditto; for Mr. Thomas Crow, ditto, and
for Frances Dalyell with her child and two maid servants, ditto.
[Ibid., p. 400.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Chief Justice of the King's Bench and the
Recorder of London, to insert John Hodston in the next general
pardon, which shall come out for the convicts of Newgate. [H.O.
Warrant Book 6, p. 428.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Commissioners of Customs. By warrant
of the 29th of September, 1691, leave was given to the Royal
African Company of England, to import in some of the vessels
employed for the Exchange of Prisoners of War, between 70 and 80
tons of red wood, taken by a French privateer on board the ship
Unity, William Goose, commander, on her return, on the said Company's account, from Africa, and carried to St. Malo, with a proviso
that the same should be imported within three months of the said
warrant. The said Company has now represented, that the ship so
employed, could not bring all the said red wood in that time,
so that 28 tons remained behind at St. Malo, which they beg leave
to import into England. Report thereon having been made by the
Treasury, they have full power to do this. [Ibid., p. 429.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
The Queen to Dr. William Oldys, King's Advocate in the Court
of Admiralty, and Samuel Franklin, esq., Procurator-General.
Whereas Thomas Pye, commander of the English privateer called
the William & Mary, sloop, has represented that he took a ship
called the Young Isaac, in Dover Roads, bound from London to
France, which was escaping thither, having cut her cable. She was
condemned as lawful prize in the Admiralty Office, and the sentence
confirmed by the Commissioners of Appeal for Prizes; since which
time a seizure has been made of her, as belonging to the Admiralty,
because the said Pye seized her in a boat which did not belong to
him. He has asked that the benefit of the said ship and her lading
may be given to him, in consideration of her great charge and
expense in refitting and maintaining the said sloop during which
time he took no other prize. Order that the said Pye have full
benefit of the said prize. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 430.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Commissioners of the Admiralty to grant to Capt.
John Robinson, commander of the yacht Charlotte, the ship Treasure,
which had been prosecuted in the Admiralty Court, and condemned
as a prize. [Ibid., p. 433.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
R. Yard to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. The
Dutch Letters of Tuesday last came in, and brought an account
that the King returned that day to the Hague, having been at
Brussels, where he held a council of war with the Elector of Bavaria
and the other general officers, and gave the necessary orders for the
march of the army to relieve Charleroi if the French continue before
it, for it seems the place was not besieged as was reported, but that
the French have bombarded it since last Saturday, having raised
their batteries on the other side of the Sambre. His Majesty is
expected, every hour, in England. These letters bring the confirmation of the Venetians having raised the siege of Canea. [S.P. Dom.
William & Mary 4, No. 106.] |
Oct. 17.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for John Wyat, esq., to be captain of the company
of which Col. John Hales was late captain in Col. Robert Goodwyn's
regiment of foot; for Edward Reynar, gent., to be ensign to Lieut.Col. Edward Dutton Colt's company in the same regiment; and for
William Colt, gent., to be lieutenant to that company. [H.O. Military
Entry Book 2, p. 294.] |
Oct. 17.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Col. Goodwyn. I am informed that
several soldiers of your regiment have deserted in the Isle of Wight,
because there is no field officer and but few captains with them,
which I give you notice of, that you may take care to prevent it
for the future. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 570]; a like
letter sent to Col. Foulks. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 17.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Nicholas Carré to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland; for Claude Barbier, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 399]; and for the ship the Beauford, Sieur Franco Philippo
Stageno, a gentleman of Genoa, captain, to pass and repass upon
her voyage to and from Italy. [Ibid., p. 401.] |
Oct. 17.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor-General, to prepare a bill,
containing the royal assent to a law or decree of sewers, made by
Thomas Booth, esq., and other justices of sewers in Lincolnshire,
at a general session of sewers held at Spilsby, the 10th day of
September 1688, and likewise to one made by John Frances, gent.,
and other justices of sewers, held at Horncastle, the 18th of
September 1691, "for the perpetual use and running of water, and
setting down the sluices, between the towns of North and South
Somercotes, Cockerington, and Skedbrook; also between Granthorpe,
and North Somercotes." Memorandum. —This warrant was granted
upon the following report of the Lord Chief Justice Holt, pursuant
to an Order of Council dated October 6th, 1692: "In obedience to
an Order made in Council the 22nd of September last, I have perused
the laws made by the Commissioners of Sewers for Lincolnshire,
and calling to my assistance Mr. Justice Powell, we conceive that
royal assent may be given to the said laws without inconvenience."
[H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 432.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Lord-Chief-Justice Holt. Having not
yet received any report from you upon the petition of Mr. Henry
Tankard praying a pardon for killing Mr. John Burton, whereby I
might have laid it before the Queen for her further pleasure in it,
and it being probable that the King has now landed, so that perhaps
a reprieve cannot be signed in time enough to prevent his execution
if his Majesty should think fit to extend his mercy to him, I desire
you will order it so that Mr. Tankard may not be executed till you
shall have made your report. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2,
p. 571.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Victuallers of the Navy. I have received your
letter, and find the Orders of Council for the ships mentioned in it
have been taken out, so that probably they are in the master's hands,
who does not produce them, that they may have this pretence for
their stay. Therefore you must again press them to be gone, and
the Lords of the Treasury will give orders in it this afternoon,
that they may have no excuse, if they do not sail immediately.
[Ibid.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Attorney-General. I enclose a letter which I
received from the Mayor and Jurats of Hythe, giving an account
of some persons they have secured for transporting wool, with
the examinations relating to this matter, so that you may prosecute
these offenders. The letter was concerning the examination of five
seamen taken by Capt. Slater, near Dover, having some wool on
board, and pretending to be bound for Niewport. [Ibid., p. 572.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Helena Philips, to go to Harwich and Holland; for
Mr. Henry Philip Hugelman, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 400]; and for Mr. John Le Hunt, captain in Lord Cutts' regiment, with two horses, to go to Harwich. [Ibid., p. 401.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson, at Cobham Hall. An express
came in this morning from the Bailiffs of Yarmouth with an account
that a tender had come in there belonging to the Kent and informed
them that his Majesty came out of the Maas [Meuse] on Saturday last
about noon in the Mary yacht attended by two English men-of-war;
the Kent and Princess Anne, and three Dutch, with two fireships,
commanded by Sir Cloudesley Shovel, and that his Majesty, with
the said yachts and men-of-war, was yesterday morning about
2 o'clock at anchor about 12 leagues E.S.E. off Yarmouth, and the
wind being south it was believed his Majesty would land yesterday
at Yarmouth, Southwold, or Orford. We have advice likewise from
Harwich that 22 transport ships have arrived there with part of
the English forces from Ostend, some are likewise gone to Margate,
having been dispersed in a great storm. Seal. [S.P. Dom. William
& Mary 4, No. 107.] |
| Oct. 18. |
A Project for the destruction of boats laden with war ammunition
which are lying in the Sambre. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 12,
No. 140]. |
Oct. 18.
Brussels. |
Disposition for the march, for the expedition on the Sambre.
[Ibid., No. 141.] |
Oct. 18.
Brussels. |
Directions for the march of Colonel Fleming's army. [Ibid.,
No. 142.] |
Oct. 19.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners for Victualling the
Navy. I enclose a letter about the provisions remaining on the
transport ships, that you may consider how it will be best to
dispose of them, and send me your opinion. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 2, p. 572. The enclosed letter was from Mr. Fielding,
dated at Ostend, October 15, 1692.] |
Oct. 19.
Whitehall. |
Caveat that nothing pass concerning the Countess of Clancarty's
petition, relating to the Earl of Clancarty's estate, till notice be first
given to Lord Commissioner Trevor. [S.P. Dom. Entry Book 73,
p. 13.] |
Oct. 19.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Lucas Van Reven, and Frederick Laurents to go to
Harwich and Holland; for Mons. John Friderick de Wolframsdorff,
Mr. Rene De la Combe, and one servant, ditto; for Solomon
Isaacx, ditto; for Henry Graff, ditto; [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 401]; for Symon Chapman, a messenger, to go to Colchester; and
for Dorcas Watson, Elizabeth Smith, Anne Harwood, and Margaret
Hallobone to go to Harwich and Holland. [Ibid., p. 402.] |
Oct. 19.
Admiralty Office. |
J. Sotherne to Richard Warre; I send you an extract from a letter
of Capt. Beaumont, commander of the Rupert, and all further news
which came in a letter from Capt. Billopp, commander of the Suffolk,
for you to lay them before the Earl of Nottingham. Enclosures
not preserved. [H.O. Admiralty 4, p. 351.] |
Oct. 20.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. The Queen
went from here this morning to meet the King and they dined
together at Ingerstone [Ingatestone ?] and came in the evening to
Kensington and at night people expressed their joy for his return by
bonfires and illuminations. The Dutch letters of Friday came this
morning, which tell us that the French bombarded Charleroi on the
9th and 10th instant till the afternoon, at which time they began to
send away their cannon and mortars, and the next morning the
Marquis de Boufflers withdrew all his troops from the posts they
had taken thereabouts. The Elector of Bavaria had advanced with
the Confederate forces as far as Gennape, and his design was to put
a convoy of provisions and ammunition into the place with a reinforcement of men, after which he would likewise supply the garrison
of Ath with what they wanted, and then put his troops into
quarters. In Germany the army, on both sides, had gone into
quarters of refreshment. In Hungary they were going to do the
like, and in Piedmont the Duke of Savoy continued his preparations
for bombarding Pignerol. They write from Dublin, the 12th, that
the parliament there had done little as yet besides appointing their
committees; and that the committee of grievances had fallen upon Mr.
Culliford and had summoned him to attend them. They had likewise
questioned one Crofts, a gentleman of the County Cork, for several
things done by him in the late King James's time; he had been
expelled from the house and was under confinement. Seal. [S.P.
Dom. William & Mary 4, No. 108.] |
Oct. 21.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Edward Bushell, merchant, on
the behalf of Ralph Lane of Barbadoes, merchant. Shows that,
considering the low condition of the said Lane, after 5 years harsh
and illegal imprisonment, he offers to enter into security of 500l.
"to prosecute the appeal here." Prays for an order that his
security may be taken here and inserted in the Minutes, and
that the witnesses at Barbadoes may be "interruptedly" (sic) taken
there, and transmitted, in due form, for England. Referred to the
Lords of the Committee for Trade and Foreign Plantations. [S.P.
Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 412.] |
Oct. 21.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Attorney-General. I desire you
will send me your opinion what is fit to be done upon the enclosed
papers. The papers were the examinations and informations taken
by the Mayor of Berwick and others, Justices of the Peace, against
Charles Jackson, James Ord, Jenkin Mather, and John Kerswelt, the
two last being apprehended for reflecting upon the Government.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 572.] |
Oct. 21.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Stephen and Thomas Lindsey, brothers, to go to
Harwich and Holland; for Johanna Junius and her child, ditto; for
Jacob Van Gots, and Cornelis Van Ooster, ditto; for Rodrigos
Montezenus, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 402]; and for
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner, William and Mary Sasseghem, John Newton,
Anne Rogers, and Bridgitt Painter, ditto. [Ibid., p. 403.] |
Oct. 21.
Brussels. |
—— to the King. Has communicated to Colonel Dopft
and to the commanding officers the orders he has received from the
King from Malines, concerning Charleroi. Wishes the Elector and
the Prince of Vaudemont would make the regiments march as
soon as possible to their destined places. The Earl of Athlone
writes him word from Waterloo, that should the enemy withdraw
from Charleroi, they hope to attack their batteries. Sends this
by Lieutenant-Colonel Banier. It is some time since he has seen
Count de Solmes, and he does not know if he still intends to leave
the cavalry. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 12, No. 142a.] |
| Oct. 21. |
Sir Charles Hedges to Mr. Warre, concerning the ship Sophia
Amelia, stating the reasons for which she was condemned as prize.
[H.O. Admiralty 2, p. 517.] |
Oct. 22.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Mr. Ogle. I have received your letter
of the 17th instant, with the copies of informations enclosed in it.
The crimes are of a very scandalous nature, and you must take care
to have the parties prosecuted, and punished accordingly. [H.O.
Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 573.] |
Oct. 22.
Kensington. |
Proclamation for a Public Thanksgiving for the victory over
the French. Printed. [S.P. Dom. Proclamations 5, p. 87.] |
Oct. 22.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Angelo Fermi to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 396]; for Hans Greeve,
ditto; and for Cisley Entwissell, Sarah Jackson, Anne Briggs, Anne
Boardman, Frances Winnard, and Elizabeth Kemp, ditto. [Ibid.,
p. 403.] |
Oct. 22.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. I
am going to Kensington, but am not sure that I can give you the
King's pleasure upon your letter by this post. The last bills are
referred to the Attorney, and will be dispatched by him very quickly.
I will endeavour to send them with all speed after the King has
approved of them. [S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 438.] |
Oct. 23.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners of the Treasury. There being a
considerable quantity of oats remaining, which were put on board
the transport ships, his Majesty would have them taken on shore,
and laid up for his future service, and would have the Commissioners
for Victualling take an account of the meal and cheese remaining
on board the said ships. He would likewise have all the transport
ships discharged, as they come over, immediately upon their arrival
here. The deductions for victuals out of the pay of the forces
designed for the West Indies are to be after the rate of 4d. a day
for each man. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 573.] |
| Oct. 23. |
Caveat that no grant pass of the rectory of Beverstone, in
Gloucestershire, or the rectory of Green's Norton, otherwise Norton
Davie, in Northamptonshire, till notice be given to the Archbishop
of Canterbury, or Sir William Forster. [S.P. Dom. Entry Book 73,
p. 13.] |
Oct. 23.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Gerrit Meyer, with his wife, and one child, to go to
Harwich and Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 403.] |
Oct. 24.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Henry Goodrick, to cause 30 snaphance muskets
to be issued out of the magazine at Carlisle, for the supply of
Capt. Parson's company of foot in the regiment of Charles, Duke of
Bolton. [H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 295.] |
Oct. 24.
Kensington. |
Warrant to the Clerk of the Signet attending to prepare a bill
containing a grant of restitution of temporalties of the see of
Lichfield and Coventry, to the bishop thereof, from the time of the
death of Dr. Thomas Wood, the late bishop. [H.O. Church Book 1,
p. 130.] |
Oct. 24.
Whitehall. |
Passes for John Combel, to go to Harwich, and embark for
Holland, this pass was not delivered before December 5th
following; for Blaise Sackville, ditto; for Sywart Fransen, ditto;
and for Simon Wissen, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 404.] |
Oct. 24.
Kensington. |
Warrant to permit John, Earl of Tyrone, to bring a writ of error
for reversing the outlawry against his father, Richard, late Earl of
Tyrone, he having been outlawed for high treason in Ireland, six
months after his death. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office 12, p. 532.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Henry Goodrick reciting that by previous
warrant, dated 28 February last, he was authorized to prepare a
train of artillery to be put on board such ships as should be provided
by the Commissioner of Transportation, to be employed on service as
directed. "Now for as much as we have commanded the greatest
part of such train, with the officers of the same, to be returned to this
kingdom, our will and pleasure is that the same ordnance, &c. be
taken out of the several ships on board which they now are, and be
lodged in the magazines for future service; and that the several
payments per diem due to the officers and ministers of the said
train, be continued and allowed to them only to the last day of the
present month." [H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 296.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
In my letter of the 17th of August last, I acquainted you that the
"Tripolins," having declared war with France, had desired their
Majesties to furnish them with some powder and ball, and that the
officers of the Ordnance had reported they could spare 200 barrels
of powder or thereabouts, provided the same were paid for at the
current price. I have to-day received a letter from the Consul of
Tripoli, wherein he writes that he believes that 100 barrels of shot,
and powder proportionable, will be sufficient. Having acquainted
the King with this, he thinks it necessary it should be done, and
would have you lay this matter before him for directions in it. Mr.
Poley has written to me that he is three quarters of a year behind
for his ordinary allowance, and as much for his extraordinaries, and is
in great extremity for want of this money; and Sir Paul Rycaut also
writes that he is a year behind for his ordinary allowance, and as
much for his extraordinaries. His Majesty commands you to lay
this before him. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 574.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners of the Admiralty. I enclose a
copy of a list of some ships coming from the Baltic and going to the
enemy which I received by this post, that you may give order for
intercepting them. I am informed they intend passing through the
channel, which will make it easier to take them, by appointing some
ships to cruise between Dover and Calais. [Ibid., p. 575.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners for Victualling the Navy. The
King would have you send me an account whether all the ships
designed for Jamaica, Barbadoes, &c. have sailed; if not where they
are, and whether they have taken all the stores, &c., on board.
[Ibid.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
Passes for John Van Santen, to go to Harwich, and embark for
Holland; for John Masscher, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book
36, p. 404]; for Anna Catharina Clerk, ditto; for Francis
Gandenaar, ditto; for Mr. John Ester, ditto; for Daniel Cosin,
ditto; for Isaac Marchand, ditto; and for Thomas Welles, and his
three daughters, ditto. [Ibid., p. 405.] |
Oct. 25.
Kensington. |
Warrant to the Recorder of London, to forbear putting into
execution the sentence of death passed upon Henry Tankred for the
murder of John Burton, until further pleasure. [H.O. Warrant
Book 6, p. 434.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Charles Kenge, messenger in ordinary, to seize
Mrs. King and her papers, for coming from France without a pass.
[Ibid.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
[R. Yard] to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. Yesterday, being the first day of term, the Lords and others who were
bailed the last, appeared at the King's Bench and were continued
upon their bail. In July last the St. Albans, Mary galley, Bonadventure, and a fireship were sent from the fleet to Newfoundland
to destroy the French fishery there; they took six or seven prizes and
on their return home, about 300 leagues from the Lands End, they
were separated; the St. Albans has come into Plymouth, and the
Bonadventure and Mary galley have come to Portsmouth, the latter
having brought in with her a French privateer of about 20 guns.
[S.P. Dom. William & Mary 4, No. 109.] |
Oct. 26.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Sir Ralph Delaval. I thought Mr.
Clark would have acquainted you with the King's orders to the
regiment at Rochester, which he, who received them from his
Majesty, could more properly give; but by those orders, and what
the King said to you, you will know that the intent of sending the
regiment to Rochester, was to assist you in repressing any mutiny.
But I hope there will be no occasion for so using it. I understand
by a letter from the Admiralty that they intend you should come to
town after the Court Martial. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2,
p. 575.] |
Oct. 26.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners for this Exchange of Prisoners.
The King desires you to send one more ship to France, with as many
prisoners of war as she can carry. [Ibid., p. 576.] |
Oct. 26.
Kensington. |
Warrants to cause the salaries of the Commissioners of Appeals in
cases of Excise in Ireland to be placed in the Civil List of the present
and future establishments there. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office 12,
p. 533.] |
| Oct. 26. |
Copy of the sentence pronounced by the Lords of Appeal in the
case of the ship Arms of Plymouth. [H.O. Admiralty 2, p. 521.] |
Oct. 27.
Whitehall. |
Passes for John Maury to go to Harwich and Holland; for
Jacob Willemsz, Cornelis Percyn, John Gouerts, William Aarsen,
and Anthony De Craay, ditto; for Peter Kearney, ditto; and for
Mr. William Schout, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 406.] |
Oct. 27.
Whitehall. |
R. Yard to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall. This
day has been spent in the observation of the thanksgiving appointed
for our late victory at sea, and the King's safe return. We are
now looking out for a new Secretary of State; several are talked
of, but so much at random that no probable guess can be yet made.
Great preparations are making in London for the entertainment of
their Majesties on Saturday next, being "the Lord Mayor's Day."
[S.P. Dom. William & Mary 4, No. 110.] |
Oct. 28.
Kensington. |
Commission for Benjamin Marolfe, gent., to be lieutenant to Capt.
Henry Franklin in George Viscount Castleton's regiment of foot.
[H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 301.] |
Oct. 28.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Officers of the Ordnance. I desire
to know what these stores are, which are lading by your order on
board the ships designed for Jamaica, and whether any of the stores
designed for the West Indies are not yet laden on board the ships
which are to carry them. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2,
p. 576.] |
Oct. 28.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Godolphin. On the 1st of March last I signified
the King's pleasure to the Treasury for the payment of 800 dollars to
Consul Baker, for a carpenter who escaped on board the Duke of
Grafton's ship, and this not being paid, I desire you to put it into
the best method of being dispatched, because the Consul is in great
want of it. [Ibid., p. 577.] |
Oct. 28.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the commander of any packet boat at Harwich, to
receive on board the bearer, Peter Frotte, and carry him over to the
Brill, or any other port in Holland. [H.O. Warrant Book 6,
p. 437.] |
Oct. 29.
Kensington. |
Commissions for Henry Seymour, esq., to be Captain of the company of which Capt. Jackson was late captain in the regiment of
foot commanded by Edward, Earl of Meath [H.O. Military Entry
Book 2, p. 295]; for John Balley, gent., to be lieutenant to Major
Francis Edgeworth in Col. Samuel Venner's regiment of foot [Ibid.,
p. 297]; for Nathaniel Tanner, to be lieutenant of the company of
which Lieut.-Col. Sir Matthew Bridges is captain in Sir George St.
George's regiment of foot [Ibid., p. 298]; and for William Hairs,
gent., to be ensign to Capt. Richard Slape's company in Col. Samuel
Venner's regiment of foot. [Ibid., p. 305.] |
Oct. 29.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mary Vionnet, to go to Harwich and Holland; for
Gerrit Isacze, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 406]; for
Anthony Gargill, Petronelle Mitchell, with Richard Mitchell, Tresia,
and Anna Mitchell, her three children, recommended by George
London, the King's gardener, ditto; for Nicholas Lichtenbergh and
John Klunder, ditto; for Laurentz Vanden Broeck and Huybert
Arisen, ditto; for John Drooghpot, and Simon Isackse, and Peter
Gagat, ditto [Ibid., p. 407]; and for George Bayly, commander of
the Whitehall yacht, manned with six mariners, to take on board
such French prisoners as are now in the gaols of England, and
transport them to Calais, or St. Malo, and there exchange them for
English subjects. [Ibid., p. 412.] |
Oct. 29.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Last
May twelvemonth I referred, by the Queen's command, a petition of
Mr. Oliver Grace to the Lords-Justices, who, I am informed, referred
it to the Solicitor in Ireland, and he made report upon it;
but having received none from their lordships, I do not know how
to move the King in this matter. I desire therefore that you will
call for that petition and report, and send it to me with your
opinion. [S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 350.] |
Oct. 29.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Simon Chapman, or Robert Knollis, messengers, with
the aid of a constable, to make strict and diligent search in the
stables belonging to Mr. Knibb in Milk Street, Soho, or in any
neighbouring house, where it is probable, upon suspicion, that any
unlicensed books or papers are "printing, sticking, or binding;" and
having found any such unlicensed books, or papers, to seize them,
and parts of them remaining in manuscript. [H.O. Warrant
Book 6, p. 433.] |
Oct. 30.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Baron de Baumgarten, Ambassador of the Elector of
Bavaria to the King of Spain, to go to Flanders and Holland. [S.P.
Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 409.] |
Oct. 31.
Kensington. |
Commissions for Thomas Dalyell to be captain of the troop of
which Capt. James Killegrew was late captain in Col. Charles
Godfrey's regiment of horse [H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 297];
for Charles Daillon, gent., to be ensign to Capt. Robert Seppens'
company in Col. Richard Brewer's regiment of foot; for Richard
Wharton, gent., to be lieutenant to Capt. John Levesy in the same
regiment; for John Carr, esq., to be captain of the company of
which Capt. Rupert Kempthorne was late captain in the same
regiment; and for Peter Demenye, esq., to be captain-lieutenant
to Col. Richard Brewer's company in his regiment of foot. [Ibid.,
p. 298.] |
Oct. 31.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mrs. Smith to go to Harwich and Holland; for Grizill
Moncreife, ditto, entered twice over; for Toussaints Nicolas, Mary
his wife, and Anne Nicolas their child, ditto; for Jacob Pietersen
and John Hagget, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 408];
and for Mr. Vander Mirer, ditto. [Ibid., p. 411.] |
| Oct. 31. |
Thomas Bedford to Richard Warre, at the Earl of Nottingham's
office, Whitehall. Concerning the ship Arms of Plymouth, condemned by the Lords of Appeal, also the St. John, and the
Wrestling Jacob. Seal of Arms. [H.O. Admiralty 2, p. 525.] |
