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1 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v.8, No. 74.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom despatched," 1771–6, p. 59. |
1477. Earl of Rochford to the Lords of the Admiralty. |
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Directs them to acquaint Vice-Admiral Parry that it having
been judged necessary in the present state of the affairs of
Grenada that Governor Leyborne should return to that Island
from St. Vincent, the chief direction of the measures ordered to be
pursued for the reduction of the Charibbs is to be entrusted to
Major-Genl. Dalrymple. A draft. 1 p. |
1 Oct.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 364. |
1478. Jer. Sneyd to Mr. Kenton Couse. |
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Asking him to acquaint the Commissioners of H.M.'s Board of
Works that the Earl of Rochford finds it necessary to make some
alterations in his office for the more convenient accommodation of
his secretaries and clerks, in order that directions may be given for
their being immediately made.—St. James's. |
1 Oct.
Dom. Entry Bk.,v. 25, p. 365. |
1479. Earl of Rochford to the Lord President of the
Council. |
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Sending a copy of the Lieut.-Governor of Jersey's answer, dated
12 Oct., to the order of H.M.'s Privy Council of 29 Sept., transmitted to him, and two enclosures; also a copy of another letter of
31 Oct., with two papers accompanying it.—St. James's. |
1 Oct.
Treas. Entry Bk., 1763–75, p. 302. |
1480. The Same to the Lords of the Treasury. |
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Sir Rich. Sutton, Bart., has, with the King's approbation, this
day resigned his employment of Under Secretary of State in his
Lordship's Department. Asks them to give directions for his
enjoying the pension for life granted him by H.M.'s letters patent
of 9 Han. 1769—St. James's. |
2 Oct.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 24, p. 319. |
1481. Earl of Suffolk to H.M.'s Postmater General. |
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Enclosing a list of the several persons employed in his office,
that they may enjoy the privileges allowed them by Act of
Parliament.—St. James's. |
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The list;— |
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William Eden, Esq., |
Secretaries. |
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William Fraser, Esq., |
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Richd. Shadwell |
First Clerk. |
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Francis Wace |
Senior Clerk. |
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James Wright, |
Clerks. |
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William Taylor, |
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Bryan Broughton, |
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George Aust, |
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George Cooke, |
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Thomas Bidwell, |
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Richard Carter, |
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John Jenkins |
2 Oct.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 80 a, b. |
1482. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Townshend) to the
Earl of Rochford. |
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Transmitting a report of the Board of General Officers relative
to the sale of commissions, representing the propriety of a
similar regulation to that in Great Britain taking place in Ireland,
and submitting a state of prices at which, in their opinion, each
of the commissions of captain, captain-lieutenant having the rank
of captain, lieutenant, cornet, and ensign should be sold in the
regiments in Ireland, with the difference in value to be paid
between these commissions respectively in succession. Asks
whether these prices shall be established by a further regulation.—Dublin Castle. |
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The report. |
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Received 8th, at night, from Mr. Wilmot. 4½ pp. |
2 Oct.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 83 a to f. |
1483. The Same to the Same. |
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Transmitting the memorial of Achmet Borumbadad, of Dublin,
doctor of physic, praying for letters patent for the sole use, &c.
of his new constructed baths and apparatus; also a report of
H.M.'s Solicitor General thereon, and a draft of a letter proper to
be laid before His Majesty to be signed for that purpose. As the
whole Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Dublin have, by a
certificate signed by them (a printed copy of which is annexed
to the memorial), signified their fullest approbation of the baths
and apparatus, and recommended and declared the memorialist, as
the founder thereof, to be worthy of public encouragement, in
which his Excellency concurs, requests His Majesty to comply with
the prayer of the memorialist.—Dublin Castle. |
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The enclosures, including the certificate of the Faculty referred
to, and a printed account of a second meeting of the committee
to settle the rates of bathing. This committee, consisting of
five physicians and five surgeons, was appointed by the general
body to settle the rates of bathing, their resolutions having been
afterwards approved by the general meeting. |
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Received 8th, at night, from Mr. Wilmot. 7½ pp. of MS. and
3½ pp. of print. |
3 Oct.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 60. |
1484. J. Pownall to Sir Stanier Porten. |
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Transmits, for Lord Rochford's information, copies of two
despatches from Governor Chester, containing a correspondence
between him and the Governor of New Orleans on the subject of
some irregularities committed by Mr. John Thomas, Deputy Superintendent for Indian Affairs on the Mississippi River.—Whitehall. |
4 Oct.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 363. |
1485. Earl of Rochford to H.M.'s Postmaster General. |
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Having appointed Francis Willes, Esq., to be Under Secretary
in his office in the room of Sir Richard Sutton, who has resigned,
desires that directions may be given for Mr. Willes to enjoy all the
privileges of free postage.—St. James's. |
6 Oct.
Scotland, v. 47, No. 50. |
1486. Col. R. R. Hepburn to Lord —. |
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Recommends Mr. Robert Foot to be minister of Fettercairn. Says
Sir Alexr. Ramsay, who is the only residing heritor, and who has
the most considerable property, as well as a majority of the heritors,
concur in this recommendation.—Congallon, by Haddington. 1 p. |
8 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v, 8, No. 76 a to e.
Let. Bk., See.'s, 1771–5, p. 96. |
1487. Lords of the Admiralty to the Earl of Dartmouth. |
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Having received a letter from Rear-Admiral Montagu, Commander-in-chief of H.M.'s ships in North America, dated 2 Sept.
last, at Boston, representing the difficulties he meets with in apprehending the persons concerned in burning the "Gaspee" schooner,
and enclosing a letter to him from Mr. Dudley, Collector of the
Customs at Rhode Island, relative to that transaction, together
with two affidavits, one made by a Black indentured servant who
was in one of the boats employed in that outrage, and the other
by a seaman belonging to the schooner when she was destroyed,
their Lordships send copies thereof. |
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The enclosures. 6 pp. and 2 half pp. |
9 Oct.
Admiralty Entry Bk., 1766–84, p. 99. |
1488. Earl of Rochford to the Lords of the Admiralty. |
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Encloses an extract from the Governor of Gibraltar's answer
relative to their Lordships' letter of 27 July last, and the papers
which accompanied it. |
9 Oct.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 85.
Irel. Entry Bk., 1770–75, p. 138. |
1489. [The Same] to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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His Majesty has this day called a Council wherein he declared
the Earl Harcourt his Lieutenant General and General Governor
of Ireland, to enter into the enjoyment and exercise of his powers
on his arrival in Ireland. His Majesty has also signed a warrant
for a commission to pass the Great Seal, appointing him (Lord
Townshend) Master General of the Ordnance in Great Britain, to
commence from the day he shall be succeeded in the Government
of Ireland.—St. James's. A draft. 1½ pp. |
9 Oct.
Isle of Man, v. l, 1761–74, No. 100. |
1490. — to Governor Wood. |
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In answer to letter of 24 Sept. Some time ago Mr. Heywood
left his commission at "my" office, and mentioned his intention of
resigning it. Supposing him, Mr. Wood, to be acquainted therewith, he deferred writing, in expectation of hearing from him. On
enquiry, now finds that Mr. Heywood's agent has taken his commission away, and has some reason to believe that the suspicions
with regard to his intentions are founded; but let him (Mr. Wood)
be assured, Mr. Heywood will never succeed in them, for no regard
will ever be paid to any application from him about a successor.
On his, the Governor's, representation, will recommend Mr. Thos.
Moore to the King for the office of Deemster whenever Mr. Heywood resigns that employment. But it seems first necessary to
ascertain how far Mr. Heywood may have acted in the manner
suggested.—St. James's. A draft. 1¼ pp. |
12 Oct.
Channel Islands, v. 15, No. 49 a, b, c. |
1491. M. Corbet, Lieut.-Governor of Jersey, to Lord [Rochford]. |
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Having received his Lordship's letter, enclosing an order of
H.M.'s Privy Council, and it being the opening of the Sessions or
Court d'Heritage, when all the Jurats that can be are present, he
delivered the same to the Royal Court, having first communicated
his intentions (as a compliment) to the chief magistrate or Lieutenant Bailly, but so immediately before the time of meeting as to
prevent any consultation prior to his delivering the instrument.
Agreeably to the Order of Council of 21 May 1679 (which he
quotes), he desired it might be read; which was done, as is usual,
by the King's Procureur. But the Lieutenant-Bailly directing its
being lodged au greff, where everything remains perdu, contrary
to the intent of the Order in Council above mentioned, which,
if admitted, would be destructive of relief to the King's subjects
of Jersey, he, the Lieut.-Governor, desired it might be registered,
as had been the case with every order he had hitherto presented
to the Court. Gives and account of what he then said, and what
the Lieut.-Bailly said in reply, and how that at last he (the
Lieut.-Governor) desired that if the court did not choose to receive
the Order in Council in the most ample manner by registering
it, it might be returned to him, when he would send it back,
with their refusal, to the Secretary of State. Upon which they
unanimously voted that it should be registered. Details the
inconveniences arising from the refusal of the court to register
Orders in Council as an authentic record and voucher, as in
cases of the settlement of property of individuals, when the order
is lodged au greff, the parties are deprived of the original, at the
same time that they can get no copies; while, when the order is
registered, it is returned to them, with an endorsement on the
back by the greffier or clerk of the court that the same was
registered on such a day (to which record reference may always
be had). Recommends that a clause may be added in the course of
the business for the Island at Council, that may occasion an order
from that Board explaining to the Court of Jersey that all Orders
in Council should be duly and forthwith registered, though the
same be not particularly mentioned in the order, warrant, or
letter, and that all such orders, &c. now lodged au greff, and not
yet registered, may be without delay entered into the books of
the Court.—Jersey. |
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Enclosed is a copy of the Order in Council of 21 May 1679
referred to, and of another, dated at Windsor, 22 Aug. 1724,
enforcing the registering of the King's command, which, in a
postscript, he says was that moment brought to him. 10 pp. or
parts of pp. |
12 Oct.
Scotland, v. 47, No. 51 a, b, c. |
1492. Alexr. Wyllie to the Earl of Suffolk. |
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Entreating His Majesty to grant a presentation in favour of
Mr. John Barclay, "a gentleman to the liking of the whole
parishioners for 9 years past," to be minister of Fettercairn,
as the souls of the people in that parish are in hazard, as they
think they cannot attain happiness in a future state unless
they gitt the said Mr. John Barclay to be their minister." He
continues:— |
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" This awful circumstance, with submission to your Lordship,
is a popular call to Mr. Barclay to be minister, and it were a
pity he should not be settled, in regard there are about two
thousand five hundred examinable persons in the parish, old
and young, who would fight for His Majesty till their shoes were
full of blood upon getting Mr. Barclay to be their minister;
and if they are frustrate the consequence is of very great concern
to such a numerous body of people, who will obtain adherents
in the whole country around, and by that step of theirs, altho'
deemed irregular, unavoidably unforeseen disturbances, and the
peace and quiet of families, brought about a flame, riot, and
disorder, the one against the other. And, pray, for what ? A
minister. And as the numerous body of well civilised people
wants Mr. Barclay, they ought, by the law of God, nature, and
nations, to have him, as they are the only persons interested in
the settlement. The heritors may pretend that the balance of
power is in their hands with respect to the establishment pro" posed to be observed in the Church of Scotland. I say that
thought of theirs ought to go for nought, and the placing of a
minister is to them nothing further than moonshine, and serving
by jobs one for another, and laugh at our calamity, because the
" stipend is in the gift of our worthy Sovereign." Mr. Wyllie
also affirms that the heritors were not only none of them resident
in the parish, but none members of the communion of the Church
of Scotland. He signs himself "Agent and Doer for the parishioners of Fettercairn parish," and gives for address "Alexander
Wyllie, of Penfeeld, notary public, at his lodging in the city
of Brechine, N. Brittain." |
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Following this letter is a petition to His Majesty to the same
effect, signed on behalf of the parishioners by the said Alex.
Wyllie; Robert Henderson, merchant; and Alexander Hodge,
farmer. This petition states that in 1770, Mr. Barclay having
given great satisfaction during Mr. Dow, the pastor's, long sickness
and infirmities, the parishioners, by the advice and direction of
the landed gentlemen, drew up and subscribed a petition to them,
signifying their earnest desire to have Mr. Barclay settled amongst
them; and they were then led to believe that the heritors would
have applied for H.M.'s consent to Mr. Barclay's settlement; but,
from some cause unknown, this application was never made. The
late minister also was greatly desirous of seeing the parish comfortably settled before his death, and strongly recommended
Mr. Barclay. |
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The original petition to the heritors, referred to in the preceding
petition, with a great number of signatures, is also with these
papers. This testifies in the strongest manner to Mr. Barclay's
usefulness and general esteem, and prays the heritors to proceed
for the bringing about of the settlement of Mr. Barclay as
assistant and successor to Mr. Dow. 7½ pp. and 3 pp. brief size,
attached end to end. |
12 Oct.
Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761–74, No.101. |
1493. W. F[raser] to Mr. Christian. |
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Is directed by Lord Suffolk to acknowledge the receipt of his
letter, and thank him for it. His Lordship very much approves
the motives which induced him to write. He may be assured
that the very shameful transaction mentioned will not meet with
success.—St. James's. A draft. 1 p
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13 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III.,
pcl. 85, No. 78. |
1494. John Hawkins to Lord—. |
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The justices for the county of Middlesex find it necessary to
rebuild their prisons, and mean to substitute actual hard labour
as a punishment instead of transportation; and in this they are
unanimous. The site of the present prisons, with the ground
adjacent, will admit of their being enlarged to almost double their
present extent; and the majority of the justices, including the
most ancient and experienced, are for re-building on the old spot.
About six justices, who all came in with the last commission, are
for covering an immense tract of ground, to the amount of some
acres, with the prisons and sessions' house, at an expense of at
least 50,000l., which will entail an additional burthen on the
county of 2,000l. a year for ever. The friends of this scheme are
but very few, and it is imagined that a proposal has been made
to Sir John Fielding, that if he with his friends will support it,
he shall in requital be voted into the chair in February next, the
time of the half-yearly election. It is certain that it has been
confidently declared that he, Mr. Hawkins, who has ever opposed
unnecessarily burthening the county, is to be removed to make
way for Sir John Fielding. An event of this kind cannot be
brought about but by surprise, and would never be acquiesced in;
but by these very means did Sir John Fielding get to be chairman
at Westminster. He, Mr. Hawkins, was unanimously chosen by
the justices in 1765 without the least solicitation on his part.
Interferes not with Sir John Fielding, who is in possession of
great emoluments, which he, Mr. Hawkins, desires not to intercept. Hopes for protection in his office from that Government
which he professes to be a friend to, and wishes to have it said
to Sir John Fielding, from the highest authority, that any attempts
to render Mr. Hawkins's seat uneasy or precarious will be properly
resented. If Sir John should deny any such design, proof is at
hand that Mr. Justice Sherwood declared last week that it was
canvassed in Bow Street in his presence by certain justices, who
said they should be able to carry their point.—Hatton Garden.
2 pp. |
14 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 2, No. 45. |
1495. Sir Wm. Hamilton to the Earl of Rochford. |
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On his arrival in this city (Vienna) he immediately delivered
Lord Suffolk's packet to Lord Stormont. Was presented this
morning to the Empress and Emperor by Lord Stormont. The
Empress inquired very particularly after the King, the Queen, and
all the Royal family. Her Majesty appeared in perfect health,
and received him most graciously, as did the Emperor. Had not
intended to stop on the road, but the Electress of Saxony, who
resides at present at the Court of Munich, sent him a most obliging
message that she had hoped to have seen him at Naples, but,
having been disappointed by his being in England, desired to see
him now, and that as Mr. Devisme was gone into the country for
a few days, she would present him herself to the Elector and
Electress of Bavaria. He accordingly went to Court, and was
most graciously received, and dined with the Elector and the two
Electresses. The Electress of Saxony, who is fond of travelling,
assured him that she intended to visit Great Britain very soon;
but he was informed that the state of her finances will, on the
contrary, oblige her to return to Dresden. In all the French
garrisons in Flanders and "Lowain," he remarked a most strict
discipline, and that the French troops in general are greatly
mended in appearance. At Lisle the parade was very fine; the
same at Strasbourg, where the garrison consists of more than
12,000 men. Marechal Contade, who commands there, was on
the parade. They have constant field days, and exercise frequently
by firing at a mark. A regiment of Corsicans there, composed of
most extraordinary marksmen, has caused an emulation in the
other regiments, who are endeavouring to equal them. They
exercise their artillery with ball also weekly. He found a com
plaint of scarcity of grain in most parts of Suabia and Bavaria.
The vintage is remarkably abundant and fine this year in all the
wine countries. Hopes the little detour he is making in his way
back to his post will not be disapproved of by His Majesty, as, at
the same time that he is gratifying his own curiosity by seeing a
new country, he is forming such acquaintances at different Courts
as may enable him to serve the King more effectually hereafter,
should His Majesty continue him in his present line. —Vienna.
5 pp. |
14 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 79. |
1496. Gerge Forster Tufnell to Lord —. |
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Asking for a pardon for John Browning, who was condemned to
die for stealing a bundle of linen, but respited. He has a bad
leg, from which, unless he has the benefit of fresh air and good
advice, it is thought he can't recover.—Cavendish Square. 2pp. |
15 Oct.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 90. |
1497. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: (Townshend) to the
Earl of Rochford. |
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Acknowledging receipt of letter of the 9th inst., announcing
Lord Harcourt's and his own appointments. Sends his humble
and grateful acknowledgments, &c.—Dublin Castle. 1½ pp. |
16 Oct.
Irel. Entry BK., 1770–5, p. 139. |
1498. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Announcing the appointment of John Blaquiere, Esq., Principal
Secretary to Earl Harcourt, to be of H.M.'s Privy Council in
Ireland.—St. James's. |
17 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 10, Nos. 27 a, b, and 28.
Enterd in Dom. Geo. III., v. II, pp. 44–5. |
1499. Sir Stanier Porten to Mr. Pownall. |
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Sending a note received by Lord Rochford from Mons. Garnier,
and desiring Lord Dartmouth to sign a letter to the Governor of
Grenada in favour of M. D'Abadie, a French gentleman, who is
going thither, and who represents he has effects there belonging to
his wife.—St. James's. |
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The note enclosed. (French.) 2 pp. |
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A copy of the letter written by Lord Dartmouth to Governor
Leyborne accordingly, dated Oct. 28. 1 p. |
[Before 19] Oct.
Irel. Entry Bk., 1770–75, p. 144. |
1500. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Stating that His Majesty has granted to Achmet Borumbadad,
of Dublin, Doctor of Physic, letters patent for his baths, &c., as
recommended by his Excellency.—St. James's. |
22 Sept. and 19 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 80 a, b, c.
No. 80 a, b, c. |
1501. Detection of Offenders. |
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Three printed circular letters from Sir John Fielding, at Bow
Street, to the acting magistrates in the towns and counties, detailing
plans already adopted, and others suggested, for the better detection of offenders throughout the kingdom. They chiefly consist
in the establishment of regular communication between London
and the country of information of the names, descriptions, and
connexions of offenders who should escape from justice. Advertisements in the newspapers to be sent to all parts of the country
and printed in such large characters that, when cut out and stuck
up, they would be very legible, were a material part of the designs,
the intention being to send such a newspaper gratis every week to
all acting magistrates. Sir John Fielding also suggested that a
board should be provided, to which these handbills could be
affixed, to be entitled the Weekly Hue and Cry. He writes in a
very sanguine manner as to the anticipated success of the measures
proposed, being of opinion (a) that if they did not check vice in
its first outset, deter men from the open violation of the laws, and
induce them rather to trust to habits of industry for a livelihood
than endanger their safety by evil practices, they must infallibly
detect them, because they cut off every prospect of escape. |
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The first letter is dated 19 Sept., the second is without date,
and the third is dated 19 Oct., by which time, Sir John Fielding
says, (c) his "favourite preventive machine" had been put into
motion in all its parts. 3 printed pp. |
19 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 81. |
1502. John Hawkins to the Earl of Rochford. |
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The application he made to his Lordship is grounded on the
following facts. In 1765, having retired into the country, and
being then in the commission of the peace, was, upon Master
Lane's quitting the office of Chairman of the Sessions, without the
least solicitation, unanimously chosen to succeed him. In the course
of his office has constantly inculcated the principles of loyalty and
a due submission to those in authority; and, being of the profession of the law, has been able to enforce his exhortations by
arguments founded on legal decisions, as will appear by a printed
charge enclosed, which he delivered and published, at the request
of his brethren, at a very critical juncture. Has considerable real
estate in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk. Is a descendant from Sir
John Hawkins who bore a considerable part in the defeat of the
Spanish Armada in 1588. Sir John Fielding, who is chairman of
a jurisdiction subordinate to that of the county of Middlesex,
viz., the city and liberty of Westminster, has received the honour
of knighthood; and the justices of the county would look on
it as a sanction to their choice if he, Mr. Hawkins, their chairman,
might receive the same mark of His Majesty's favour.—Hatton
Garden. |
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There is no enclosure. 1½ pp. |
19 Oct.
Irel. Entry Bk., 1770–75, p. 145. |
1503. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ire
Land. |
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Announcing the appointment of Lieut.-Genl. Webb to be Colonel
of the 14th Regiment of Dragoons.—St. James's. |
20 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 8, No. 19 a, b.
Let. Bk.,Sec.'s, 1771–5, pp. 97–8. |
1504. Lieut.-General And Officers of Ordnance to the
Earl of Dartmouth. |
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Transmit a copy of an order given by Governor Leyborne to
Lieut. Ross to raise and enlist 20 mattrosses for the Royal Artillery
in the Ceded Islands. As no provision is made by Parliament for
defraying the expense, nor any authority given for increasing the
Royal Regiment of Artillery, the said Lieutenant Ross had positive
orders from them not to enlist any men there. Ask him to lay
the matter before His Majesty. |
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The order enclosed, dated 16th April 1772. 2 pp. |
20 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 82 a, b, c. |
1505. Anth. Todd to Sir Stanier Porten. |
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Enclosing a letter just received from Mr. Maxwell, Postmaster at
Bath, and with it a copy of that which he, Mr. Todd, wrote to him;
and also a copy of the letter to Lord Rochford which he, Sir
Stanier, desired him, Mr. Todd, to take.—General Post Office. |
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The enclosures. The letter to Lord Rochford is signed "Edwd.
Cavendish and friends," and threatens the life of the King, &c.
The others relate to the measures taken to apprehend the writer,
which had been up to that time without success. 4½ pp. |
20 Oct.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 24, p. 329. |
1506. WM. Fraser to Sir R. Willmot. |
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Relative to furniture necessary in consequence of some alterations in Lord Suffolk's office.—St. James's. |
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[pp. 321to 328 of this volume have been cut out, apparently
owing to some error in the entries, or other cause.] |
22 Oct.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 95. |
1507. Lord Lieutenant of Irelant (Townshend) to the
Earl of Rochford. |
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Acknowledging receipt of letter announcing the appointment
of John Blaquiere, Esq., Principal Secretary to his Excellency Earl
Harcourt, to be of H.M.'s Privy Council in Ireland.—Dublin
Castle. |
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Received 2 Nov. 1 p. |
21 and 22 Oct.
Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761–74, Nos. 103, 104. |
1508. Isle of Man. |
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Two papers:— |
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(1.) Extracts from two letters from "Mr. Heywood, dated
"Nunnery, 21 and 22 Oct. 1772." |
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They relate to the succession to the office of Deemster. In the
first he says he could not flatter himself that the Governor would
be as favourable as he could wish, if referred to for his opinion of
Mr. Cubbon, having promised his own interest, and applied for one
Thomas Moore, who was not bred to the profession of the law, but
served an apprenticeship to one Philip Moore, a man in trade (if
the late smuggling business could merit that appellation), and afterwards entered into partnership with him, the firm being Philip
Moore and Sons. Mr. Cubbon, he affirms, had nothing to fear from
a fair representation: he served a regular clerkship to the Clerk
of the Rolls, afterwards practised the law with great credit, and
was possessed of real estate in the Island of about 200l. a year. |
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The second extract refers to an interview Mr. Heywood had
with the Governor, at which he was shown the letter from Lord
Suffolk. Relative to the report that he was to receive an emolument from Mr. Cubbon for resigning in his favour, he refers to an
affidavit of Mr. Cubbon denying it. He further explains his
carrying his commission to London to resign, and afterwards
sending for it. |
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(2.) The affidavit of " Mr. William Cubbon, of Ballavoddan, in
" the Isle of Man," denies that he had made any agreement of
any kind for payment of any money, &c. to Mr. Heywood in case
of appointment to succeed him as one of the Deemsters of the
Isle. 4 pp. |
26 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 9, No. 34 a,b, c.
Let. Bk., Sec.'s, 1771–5, p.99. |
1509. John Robinson to John Pownall, Esq. |
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Mr. Stephens, Secretary to the Board of Admiralty, has transmitted copies of a letter and enclosure received from RearAdmiral Montagu, Commander-in-chief of H.M.'s ships in North
America, relative to the difficulties the officers of H.M.'s ships lay
under with regard to seizures of uncustomed goods, for want of
protection from the officers of the Customs, and from the behaviour
of the Law Officers of the Colonies. Sends, for information of the
Earl of Dartmouth, so much of the said letter and enclosure as
complains of the officers of the Colonies.—Treasury Chambers. |
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The enclosures. Capt. Talbot, of the "Lively," complains that
when an action was laid by him or his officers, justice was out of
the question. They were sure it would go against them. "No
one will be our bail, not a lawyer in the province that has a salary
from the Crown, and any we may employ will seem to act for us,
but strictly against us." 1 p. and parts of 2 pp. |
26 Oct.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 92. |
1510. Earl of Rochford to Earl Harcourt. |
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By the instructions accompanying this his Excellency will see
the general plan and guide for his conduct; but as there are many
things which the King wishes to have particularly recommended,
which cannot be so properly inserted in the usual instructions,
he, Lord Rochford, has the King's express commands to signify
His Majesty's pleasure that his Excellency should absolutely
discourage, to the utmost of his power, all applications for new
peerages, and for the irregular advancement of barons to be earls,
for pensions, additional pensions, salaries, additional salaries, and
for offices, places, or employments for life or lives or term of
years, and for all grants in reversion of pensions, salaries, offices,
places, or employments whatsoever, and for the extension of the
terms of pensions already granted, and likewise for the sale of
offices, &c., notwithstanding the present possessors may have
purchased the same. And whereas sums to a large amount have
been paid of late years out of the hereditary revenue for premiums
and bounties, which are likely to increase every year, particularly
for premiums on the inland carriage of corn: and whereas certain
parts of H.M.'s hereditary revenue have been repealed, for which
no compensation has been made to the Crown: his Excellency is
to declare to the King's servants, and to the friends of Government, that the King expects that they will use their best endeavours that such parts of the hereditary revenue as have been
repealed shall be made good, and that they will also make every
effort that 'all bills or clauses in bills by which premiums or
bounties are to be granted, or any branch of the hereditary
revenue repealed, do contain a sufficient provision of new duties
for such premiums, &c., or for making good any loss to the Crown
through them, or through the repeal of any branch of the hereditary revenue; and his Excellency will therefore, of course, not
transmit any Bill not strictly conformable to this description.—St. James's. A draft. Marked "Private and confidential."
4¼ pp. |
26 Oct.
Ireland v.442, No.94. |
1511. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Townshend) to the
Earl of Rochford. |
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Despatches of this date:— |
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Ireland, v. 442, No. 94. |
(1.) Acknowledging receipt of letter announcing appointment
of Lieut.-Genl. Webb to be Colonel of 14th Dragoons. 1 p. |
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Ibid., No. 97. |
(2.) It having been usual for the Archbishop of Dublin to be
a member of H.M.'s Privy Council in Ireland, requesting the
appointment of the Most Revd. Dr. John Cradock to be of that
Board. 1 p. |
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Both received 2 Nov. at night, from Mr. Wilmot. |
27 Oct.
Scotland, v. 47, No. 52. |
1512.— to the Lord Advocate for Scotland. |
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In answer to letter of the 22nd inst. as to the right of presentation to the parish of Liffe and Benvie. Will take the earliest
opportunity after his release from a severe fit of the gout, to
lay it before the King. Is persuaded His Majesty will highly
approve his zeal and activity in having supported the rights of
the Crown in this instance. Will at the same time recommend
Mr. Playfair for a Royal presentation, as the disposal of it in his
favour will equally preserve the right of the Crown, as if a different person were presented.—St. James's. A draft. 1½ pp. |
29 Oct.
Admiralty v. 163, No. 60. |
1513. Mr. Stephens to Sir Stanier Porten. |
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The cutters will be immediately ordered to return to their
cruizing stations. It is unnecessary to trouble Lord Rochford
to sign a letter in form for their so doing.—Admiralty. 1p. |
29 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 1, No. 63.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despateched," 1771–6, p. 62. |
1514. Earl of Dartmouth to the Earl of Rochford. |
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Transmitting the extract of a letter (of 28 July 1772) from
Sir William Young, containing the substance of a conversation
between him and Count de Nosiere, Governor of Martinico, on
the subject of the visits of the Black Charibbs of St. Vincent's to
St. Lucia and Martinico, in order to obtain arms, &c.—Whitehall.
A draft. 1 p. |
29 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 83. |
1515. Jno. Sherwood and Burf. Camper to Lord Rochford. |
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Relative to the riots among the seamen. Everything appears
quiet and tranquil in those parts. The cutters stationed in the
river were of infinite use, but they, the justices, think they may
now be dismissed from this service.—Public Office, Shadwell. |
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On the back is, "Read by the King." 1 p. |
29 Oct.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 84. |
1516. The Lord Chancellor (Apsley) to Lord —. |
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By the death of Mr. Bury the office of clerk of the Subpoenaœna
Office is become vacant. It has usually been granted for two lives
on the recommendation of the Chancellor; and His Majesty has
granted it, at his, the Chancellor's, desire, to William Courtenay,
of Hartley Row, in the county of Hants, and John Benson, of
Christchurch, Oxon, and the survivor of them. Asks his Lordship, therefore, to order the proper warrant. 1 p. |
29 Oct.
Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761–74, No. 102 a, b. |
1517. John Robinson to Wm. Eden, Esq. |
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Transmitting, for Lord Suffolk's information, a copy of a letter
from Mr. Lutwidge, Receiver-General of the Isle of Man, announcing the resignation of Peter John Heywood, one of the Deemsters
of the northern division of the said Island.—Treasury Chambers. |
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The enclosure, dated 14 Oct., at Whitehaven. Mr. Heywood
gave in his resignation on the 9th Oct. to the Governor. 2 pp. |
30 Oct.
Admiralty,v. 163, No. 61 a, b. |
1518. Lord Sandwich to "My Dear Lord." |
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The man who is in the pay of the Admiralty at Morlaix, near
Brest, gives information of 12 ships of the line fitting out, half of
them for the East Indies. Owns he doubts the fact; but still it
deserves particular inquiry. It may be true; and, if so, demands
most serious attention. Proposes to be in town on Monday, and
pay his duty to His Majesty on Wednesday. After that day will
again retire to his plough, but will not want so much solicitation
to return to the scene of action as Numa and other ancient sages
did, when called upon to be any way useful to the State,—by which
he can very sincerely say he means the State as it is now governed.—Hinchingbrook. |
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A copy of the intelligence is annexed. It mentions that the
Count D'Estaing was still at Brest, where a son of the Emperor of
Morocco had arrived the week before. 5pp. or parts of pp. |
30 Oct.
Channell Islands, v. 15, No. 50 a to d. |
1519. M. Corbet, Lieut.-Governor of Jersey, to the Earl of
Rochford. |
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The 29th of Sept. past, ending the time to which were let the
impost or duties levied on certain foreign wines and brandies
imported, by the authority of Charles II., as also the late duty
levied by the States of the Island on their own authority, without
the knowledge and consent of His Majesty in Council, he received
as Governor the usual information of the Court's intention to lease
or let the same again for the next year. But conceiving that he
could not with propriety be present in Court when an Act was
made, in which by custom his name would appear, directing that
a duty should be continued to be levied, which appeared to him
to be an infringement of the Royal prerogative, as well as of that of
the subject, he thought it more consistent to write to the Lieut.Bailly the enclosed letter, No. 1. |
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Finds that those who farmed the new duty for the last year
have not as yet received anything, but are now sending actions
to persons for the amount of the duty, by virtue of the Acts
of the States still in force, which they decline to repeal. The
refusal of the payment cannot but cause differences prejudicial to
the country, and probably will occasion expensive suits, until His
Majesty's pleasure is known thereupon. The duty authorised by
Charles II. is farmed out as usual, but that levied by the authority
of the States they have appointed persons to receive, with a commission of 10 per cent., as will be seen by the enclosed Acts Nos.2
and 3. This and the repeal of Queen Elizabeth's law will, no
doubt, give great satisfaction in the Island, but he fears that
something else may start; and as the very gentlemen of the Court,
as well as individuals, seem to find some reformation necessary in
their Code de Loy, and indeed some is evident to him, he sends
an abstract of a letter he wrote to Lord Albemarle, which he fears
arrived too late to be attended to. Fears the Court have not yet
agreed on the answer to the Order of H.M.'s Privy Council, which
he delivered to them on the 8th inst.—Jersey. |
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The enclosures. The Lieut.-Governor's letter (50b) to the
Lieut.-Bailly explains the cause of his non-attendance in Court at
the letting to farm of the duties on imports, &c. In his letter to
Lord Albemarle (50 c) he recommends, as the most likely way to
heal the wounds that had been too long opened, the appointment
of a person with power to call upon one of each department of the
States to commit to writing what might still be requisite for the
complete relief of the King's subjects, and to mention any alteration in the Code of Laws which experience might show to be
required; all which, being sent to His Majesty in Council, should
be returned with His Majesty's commands for the States to annex
their reasons, if any, why the same should not pass into an Order in
Council. He says, whilst things remained as they were, the Lieut.Bailly's insinuations, their desire of retaining and grasping at every
shadow of power, and the people's want of confidence, must make
it a disagreeable task for a commanding officer, and very prejudicial to the interests of the country. In reference to the French
deserter who, the day after he, the Lieut.-Governor, had lodged a
request for a stop to the practice, was allowed to make a purchase
of land (see letter of 11 April), he says the man had daringly
begun building a house, and was carrying on the trade of a smith,
to the prejudice of the inhabitants paying rates, and exposed to
the heavy expenses of the militia service; for which he would
have turned him out, had he not expected orders for annulling
the purchase, as contrary to law. |
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The Acts (French) are copied on one sheet of paper (50d.) 8 pp.
or parts of pp. |
