Journal, February 1715: Journal Book Q

Journal, February 1715

February 1. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Cooke.

Leeward Islands.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Commissions and instructions for Colonel Codrington.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, dated the 5th of January, 1714/15, requiring draughts of a commission and instructions to be prepared for Colonel William Codrington to be Governor of the Leeward Islands, was read.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Orders for commission to Colonel Codrington revoked, and commission &c. for Hamilton directed.

Draught of commission corrected.

Another letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, dated the 31st of the same month, signifying his Majesty's pleasure that the directions in relation to the said commission and instructions for Colonel Codrington be no further pursued, but that the same be prepar'd for Walter Hamilton, esquire [fo. 402], to be Governor of the said Leeward Islands, was likewise read, and the draught of the said commission being already prepar'd in the name of Colonel Codrington, their lordships order'd it to be corrected by inserting the name of Hamilton, instead of Codrington.

New York.

New Jersey.

Two letters from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Commissions and instructions for Brigadier Hunter.

Dr. Coxe against Hunter.

Doctor Coxe summond.

Two other letters from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, both dated the 25th past, requiring draughts of commissions and instructions to be prepared for Colonel Hunter [fo. 423] to be Governor of his Majesty's provinces of New York and New Jersey, were read. Whereupon ordered that the said draughts be prepar'd accordingly; and upon consideration of Doctor Coxe's memorial, presented the 17th of the last month, against Colonel Hunter [fo. 386], their lordships were further pleased to order that Doctor Cox have notice to attend the Board on Fryday morning next.

Maryland.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Commission and instructions for Brigadier Franks.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, of the 29th past, directing draughts of a commission and instructions to be prepared for Brigadier Franks to be Governor of Maryland in the room of Captain Hart, was read; and orders given for preparing the said draughts accordingly.
Berkeley.

February 4. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Leeward Islands.

Commission to Hamilton.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

The draught of a commission for Walter Hamilton, esquire, to be Governor of the Leeward Islands, mention'd in the minutes of the 1st instant [fo. 400], being laid before the Board, a letter wherewith to transmit the same to Mr. Secretary Stanhope, was sign'd.

New York.

New Jersey.

Caveat from Earl of Clarendon against Acts.

Objections to be made in writing.

A caveat from the Earl of Clarendon [fo. 8, R.] against two Acts, one pass'd in the province of New York, entituled An Act for payment of the debts of the government of the province of New York, the other, pass'd in the province of New Jersey, entituled An Act to inable Thomas Gordon, esquire, Treasurer of this province, to pay the summe of 999l. 13s. 3d. towards the support of the government and for discharging the said Treasurer thereof, was read. Whereupon ordered that his lordship be desired to let the Board have his particular objections [fo. 410] against the said two Acts in writing on Tuesday morning next.

Nova Scotia.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Papers from Sir Charles Hobby, praying to be Lieutenant Governor of Annapolis.

Mr. London's character of Sir Charles.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, of the 26th of the last month, transmitting to the Board several papers from Sir Charles Hobby [fo. 393], and signifying his Majesty's pleasure that their lordships consider what Sir Charles represents, and report their opinion of his pretentions to be Lieutenant Governor of Annapolis Royal, was read, together with the said papers, and John London, esquire (member of Parliament for Wilton), attending, whose name their lordships observed to be subscribed among others to one of the said papers, vizt., the copy of the representation to his Majesty from several merchants in favour of Sir Charles Hobby, and Mr. London being ask'd several questions thereupon, he acquainted the Board that he had known Sir Charles Hobby several years to be a gentleman of a fair character, and that he was not conscious of any objection to his integrity; that he was inform'd by the principal traders to New England of Sir Charles's having behav'd himself very well abroad, and by laying out his money in purchasing lands and buildings had very much contributed to the incouraging the better settlement of Annapolis &c., and that he did not doubt but many other merchants wou'd be ready to recommend him.

Colonel Vetch about Sir Charles Hobby's being Lieutenant Governor of Annapolis.

Colonel Vetch, who attended likewise, being then call'd in and ask'd several questions, he declared that he had no resentment against Sir Charles Hobby, on account of their late disputes before this Board, nor shou'd he appear against him, having no objection either against Sir Charles or Major Caulfield, the present Lieutenant Governor; that he had no suspicion of Sir Charles Hobby's misbehaviour, but beleiv'd they should agree very well together, and Colonel Vetch likewise confirm'd what had been alledg'd of Sir Charles's having made purchases in Nova Scotia, which were an encouragement to the better settling that colony.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope about Sir Charles Hobby.

Sir Charles call'd in.

Upon consideration of this whole matter, their lordships gave directions for preparing an answer to Mr. Secretary Stanhope, signifying that this Board have no objection against Sir Charles Hobby's being appointed Lieutenant Governor of Annapolis Royal [fo. 388, 408], according to his petition, and Sir Charles Hobby being call'd in, was acquainted with what Colonel Vetch had said, and, as the Colonel had laid aside all resentment of their late differences, their lordships recomended to Sir Charles to endeavour that no disputes between them might prejudice the publick service.

New York.

New Jersey.

Doctor Coxe and his son against Brigadier Hunter.

Charge to be exhibited in writing, which Doctor Coxe promises.

Doctor Cox attending, together with his son, Mr. Samuel Cox, they were ask'd what particular instances of mal-administration they cou'd make appear against Brigadier Hunter, Governor of his Majesty's provinces of New York and New Jersey [fo. 386, 432], as suggested in their memorial (mention'd in the minutes of the 17th of the last month), and what proofs they had to support such accusation. To which Doctor Coxe answer'd that he must begg some time to make good his complaint, and that a day may be fix'd for his hearing; in order to which he desird such persons might be summon'd to attend the Board as he should name, and in the interim he desir'd to compare several articles of Brigadier Hunter's instructions, with such copies thereof as he said he had by him. Whereupon their lordships acquainted the doctor that they expected he shou'd first exhibit his charge in writing, and particularize the facts he had to alledge against Brigadier Hunter, in order to be communicated to his agents here, and that then a day should be appointed for hearing both parties, and such persons summon'd as he should name; and that as to his instructions their lordships shou'd be judges, upon the said hearing, how far he had observed or deviated from them. Doctor Coxe then promised to bring his said charge on Wednesday or Thursday next.

New England.

Plantations General.

Colonel Nicholson, his papers at the Custom House.

New England; miserable want of money; bills of credit.

Colonel Nicholson [fo. 418], lately arrived from North America, attended their lordships, and acquainted them that his papers being not received from the Custom House [fo. 420], he cou'd not yet lay any of them before the Board, but at present recommended to their lordships’ consideration the present miserable condition of New England, with relation to their want of money and subsisting by bills of credit.

Barbadoes.

Letter from Colonel Sharpe.

Mr. Frere suspended.

Reasons and proofs.

A letter from Colonel Sharpe, President of the Council of Barbadoes, dated the 27th November, 1714, relating to his having suspended Mr. Frere [v. infra] from his place in the said Council, was read, together with the copy of Colonel Sharpe's reasons and order of suspension of the said Frere, and several affidavits under the seal of the island referr'd to in the said letter.

Memorial from Mr. Tilden in behalf of Frere.

Mr. Lowther &c. summon'd.

A memorial from Mr. Tilden, in behalf of the said Frere, praying to have copies of Colonel Sharp's complaints against him [v. supra], in order to his justification, and that in the mean time Mr. Frere may be restored to his place and former precedency in the said Council, was likewise read. Whereupon ordered that Mr. Lowther, Governor of Barbadoes [fo. 415], and such persons as appear in behalf of Mr. Frere, have notice to attend the Board on Wednesday morning next. Berkeley.

February 7. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke.

Maryland.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Petition of Mr. Calvert.

Order about Brigadier Franks's commission &c. revok'd.

Captain Hart's to be renew'd.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, of the 4th instant, inclosing a petition from Mr. Calvert, son and heir of the Lord Baltimore, and thereupon signifying his Majesty's pleasure that this Board pursue no further the directions for a commission to Brigadier Franks to be Governor of Maryland, but that their lordships forthwith prepare the draughts of a commission and instructions for Captain Hart to be Governor of the said province [fo. 422], was read. Whereupon ordered that the said draughts be accordingly prepar'd for Captain Hart.

Trade.

Mr. Martin, Inspector General, to attend.

Ordered that Mr. Martin, Inspector General of his Majesty's Customs, be acquainted that the Board desire to speak with him to-morrow morning.

Nova Scotia.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Sir Charles Hobby.

A letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope, ordered yesterday to be prepar'd in answer to his of the 26th of the last month, signifying that this Board have no objection against Sir Charles Hobby's being appointed Lieutenant Governor of Annapolis Royal [fo. 404], was sign'd.

Barbadoes.

Instructions for Mr. Lowther.

Sir John Colleton's agent, Mr. Hardisty, summon'd.

Then their lordships took into consideration the instructions to be given to Mr. Lowther for the government of Barbadoes [fo. 334, 434], and the draught thereof being read, their lordships made a progress therein; and ordered that Mr. Robert Hardisty, in the absence of Sir John Collecton [fo. 415], be acquainted that the Board desire to speak with him at ten of the clock on Wednesday morning next, upon the objections that have been made to Mr. Collecton's being of the Council of that island. Berkeley.

February 8. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Trade.

Mr. Mr. Martin, Inspector General.

Imports and exports.

Woollen mannufacture first.

Letter to Mr. Martyn.

Mr. Martyn, Inspector General of his Majesty's Customs [fo. 366], attending as desired, their lordships signify'd to him that they should be glad of the account he promised (the 4th of the last month) to prepare, of our imports and exports, from and to all parts of the world, for ten years last past; and particularly for the year 1714; but that their lordships being sensible of the labour and time such a work might require, they were desirous, if the said accounts were too tedious and difficult to be soon made up for so many years, that the same might be computed for five or such other number of years as could with convenience be soonest dispatch'd, and that their lordships desired first, the accounts of such branches of our trade, wherein the woollen manufacture is principally concern'd. Whereupon Mr. Martin acquainted the Board that he had imploy'd himself and clerks to compleat the last year's account of our trade with Spain, and would proceed with all possible expedition in what their lordships desired; but, in order to procure assistance in this affair, he prayed the Board would please to signify their comands to him in writing, upon which their lordships gave directions for writing to Mr. Martyn accordingly.

Leeward Islands.

Mr. Baker.

Debenture.

Mr. Richard Baker attending, and his power of attorney from Richard Buttler, one of the sufferers of Nevis, being examin'd, the debenture number'd 589 was delivered to him.

New York.

New Jersey.

Acts.

Earl of Clarendon with his objections.

Copy of Act for his lordship.

The Earl of Clarendon coming to the Board, presented to their lordships his objections in writing [fo. 402, 423] against the two Acts mention'd in the minutes of the 4th instant, the one pass'd in New York, for paying the debts of the government of that province, the other pass'd in New Jersey, to inable Thomas Gordon, esquire, Treasurer of that province, to pay 999l. 13s. 3d. towards the support of the government and for discharging the said Treasurer thereof[R.fo. 209], which objections were read; the substance whereof his lordship repeated in discourse, and further added that he was informed of another Act, pass'd at New York about a year ago, whereby his Majesty's revenue of excise was appropriated for some of the uses of the foremention'd Act, and to pay the debts that had been, or should be, contracted; which anticipation of the revenue of that province he hoped the Board would not approve; that, as his lordship was informed, this Act of New York, which he now objects to, would be injurious to several persons besides himself, and particularly to the Chief Justice, Mr. Mompesson, the minister and others; that his lordship had several demands upon the province of New York for salary as Governor, and disbursements on the publick accounts, for which his lordship was so carefull in the observations of his instructions as to pass warrants in Council, but that if the foremention'd Act should be confirm'd, he apprehended he shou'd be excluded from such his just demands; that, as he was inform'd, the said Act provided for several pretended debts, which were not duly vouch'd, particularly the sume of 2,000l. to the son of Captain Leslaer, said to be due to the said Captain for publick expences, which really were in supporting the rebellion at New York about the time of the revolution, for which Captain Leslaer was condemn'd and executed, though his attainder has indeed been since reversed, and his lordship desired a copy of the foresaid Act of New York (hoping to get a printed one of that of New Jersey), in order to the making such further observations thereupon as may be necessary. Directions were given for preparing a copy of the said Act for him accordingly.

Money raised for a fort in

New Jersey.

Then my Lord Clarendon, being asked whether there was not 800l. rais'd by an Act of New Jersey for building a fort there, his lordship answer'd, that he did not remember any such Act, but that upon an alarm from Monsieur D'Iberville, when his lordship was Governor there, he had put that province in the best posture of defence he could, and advised the building of a fort.

New England.

Nova Scotia.

Coram.

Disbanded officers and soldiers.

Colonel Nicholson, Sir Charles Hobby and merchants &c. about settlement in North America.

Coram and officers &c. to put their proposals in writing.

Mr. Coram then attending, and several disbanded officers and soldiers, who propose to make a settlement in North America, as also Colonel Nicholson, Sir Charles Hobby, Colonel Byfeild, Mr. Dummer, Captain Willard, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Pepon [fo. 397] and several other gentlemen acquainted with those parts, their lordships enquired of them, whether the foremention'd intended settlement would not be more for the interest of Great Britain, if the same were made in Nova Scotia near Cape Sables, in consideration of the fishery and the French settlement at Cape Briton? And whether Nova Scotia was not as capable of producing naval stores equal in goodness and quantity with what might be produced near Kennebeck river, and other eastern frontiers of New England? These gentlemen generally agreed that the fishery was much better upon the coast of Nova Scotia than any other part of the coast of that continent, but that the lands upon Kennebeck river, and other places between Sagadehoc and St. Croix, were more fertile, and abounded with larger masts and better in quality, if not more in number, than Nova Scotia; and Mr. Dummer acquainted their lordships that there were many disputed titles to the lands eastward of Sagadehoc, but that since none of the several claimers had taken care to plant or settle them, they were look'd upon as liable to be disposed of by the Crown to such as would settle and improve the same. Colonel Byfeild likewise confirm'd what Mr. Dummer had said, and further acquainted the Board that he had been formerly of a committee appointed in New England to examine the claims to the lands on their frontiers and others, but that they found them so very confused, that the several grants were look'd upon to be vacant, and liable to be re-granted to such as would settle them. Upon the whole, their lordships recomended to Mr. Coram and Mr. Hall [fo. 424], with the said officers and soldiers, to consult together with Colonel Nicholson, Mr. Dummer and the rest of the gentlemen before mention'd, and to put their further proposals in writing, and particularize their reasons for having the intended settlement rather in one place than another, to make a computation of the charge thereof, and what return might be expected to Great Britain to induce the government to incourage the same, and that they wou'd lay what they had to offer thereupon before the Board as soon as possible.

New England.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

New commission for Governor.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope [fo. 397], inclosing the draughts of commissions for Elizeus Burges, esquire, to be Governor of the Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, was sign'd.
Berkeley.

February 9. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Barbado's.

Mr. Lowther.

Character of Mr. Frere, late suspended from the Council.

Mr. Lowther, Governor of Barbadoes, attending as desired [fo. 407, 423], he was asked the character of Mr. Frere, lately suspended by Mr. Sharpe from the Council of that island. Whereupon Mr. Lowther said that Mr. Frere was a gentleman of a considerable estate, a man of probity and good parts, and very well qualify'd to be a member of his Majesty's Council there, though upon some late provocations he understood the said Frere had not behaved himself with all the discretion that cou'd be wishd; but that he beleiv'd it would be very acceptable to the generality of the island if he were restored again to his place in Council.

Mr. Hardisty about Mr. Colleton.

Mr. Hardisty [fo. 408], in behalf of Sir John Colleton, who has exhibited a memorial against Mr. John Colleton's being of the Council of Barbadoes, as mention'd in the minutes of the 17th of the last month, attending now as he had been desired, and it being observed to him that Mr. Colleton's being of the Council might be a means of Sir John Colleton's sooner obtaining justice in the cause between him and Mr. Colleton, Mr. Hardisty answer'd that from past experience in the time when Mr. James Colleton, father of this Mr. Colleton, was of the Council of Barbadoes, he apprehended the contrary. Whereupon it being farther observed to him by Mr. Lowther, who was likewise present, that a councillor's having suits at law or in Chancery, was an objection no person whatsoever could be absolutely free from; and Mr. Lowther further declared that in his opinion no obstruction of justice could ensue from Mr. Colleton's being appointed of the Council, for that a member of the Council, whenever his own cause came on, rose up, and the rest of the Council only were judges of it.

Mr. Hardisty to confer with Mr. Tryon and write to Sir John Colleton.

To which Mr. Hardisty reply'd that, this being a very extraordinary case, where the estate in dispute was of considerable value, being four sixth parts of the profits of an estate of a thousand pounds per annum since the year 1693, of which no account could yet be obtain'd, either from Mr. James or his son, Mr. John Colleton, he hoped that a gentleman so partial in his own case might not be thought fit to judge of others, at least before he had clear'd himself of the injustice imputed to him by Sir John; that formerly there was advice that this cause had been very much delay'd by the seldom holding of Courts. Mr. Hardisty further acquainted the Board that Mr. Tryon had mention'd to him some authority he had to make offers to Sir John Colleton for making up this matter (as had been formerly done, though not to Sir John's satisfaction, by other hands), but that he had not communicated to him any proposals; whereupon their lordships desired Mr. Hardisty wou'd confer with Mr. Tryon as soon as possible upon this subject, and write to Sir John Colleton; and he was further desired to attend this Board as soon as he had heard from Sir John, in order to their lordships’ dispatching Mr. Lowther's instructions; which he promised to do accordingly.

Mr. Lowther's instructions.

Plantations General.

Act about trade to America.

Letter to Attorney General.

These gentlemen being withdrawn, their lordships made a further progress in Mr. Lowther's instructions, and ordered that a letter be writ to Mr. Attorney General, to know if the Act to incourage the trade to America, pass'd in the 6th year of her late Majesty's reign, continues still in force.

Nova Scotia.

Mr. Boreland against Colonel Nicholson about payment of bills &c.

Mr. Boreland attending [fo. 406, 426], and complaining to their lordships that Colonel Nicholson had abused him on account of what he had testify'd of the Colonel's character and behaviour at New England &c., and that he had refused to give him, the said Boreland, the necessary certificates in order to his receiving the money due to him from several officers of the garrison of Annapolis &c.; he was desired to put what he had to offer in writing, in order to their lordships’ consideration thereof.

Miscellanies.

Mr. Moore.

Copy of the minutes.

Mr. Moore, a member of the late Board of Trade, sending to desire a copy of the minutes of the 14th of October, 1713, having mislaid the copy he formerly had, their lordships gave directions that a copy of the said minutes be given to Mr. Moore accordingly.

Newfoundland.

Letter from Mr. Burchet.

Instructions for the Commodore.

A letter from Mr. Burchet, of the 5th instant, signifying, by order of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that they are now appointing ships for the service of Newfoundland, and that this Board may please to consider what instructions may be necessary to be given to the Comander-in-Chief of the said ships, was read; and their lordships resolved to consider of the affairs of Newfoundland to-morrow morning [fo. 420]. Berkeley.

February 10. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

New York.

New Jersey.

Acts.

Earl of Clarendon's objections.

Their lordships, considering the Acts of New York and New Jersey (mention'd in the minutes of the 8th instant), against which the Earl of Clarendon has made objections, and observing that the Act of New York, for paying the debts of the government of that province, pass'd in 1714, entituled An Act for paying and discharging the several debts and sums of money claim'd as debts &c. [fo. 410], to be very long, directions were given for acquainting his lordship that he might peruse the same in this office, or have a copy thereof, which his lordship judged most convenient; and the same with relation to the Act of New York for laying an excise upon all strong liquors &c., pass'd in 1713.

Newfoundland.

Heads of inquiry and instructions.

Commodore Leak's answers in 1713.

Consideration adjourn'd.

Their lordships then taking into consideration the affairs of Newfoundland [fo. 419, 437], pursuant to their resolution of yesterday, and particularly the heads of enquiry and instructions necessary to be given to the commodore of his Majesty's ships going thither; the said heads of enquiry and draught of additional instructions sent to Mr. Burchet the 13th of May last, were read; as likewise the letter from Mr. Burchet of the 12th of October, 1714, with Captain Leake's answers to the enquiries and instructions given him in 1713, and their lordshipps agreed to proceed further in the examination of the several papers before this Board, relating to Newfoundland, at the next opportunity.

Nova Scotia.

Colonel Nicholson.

Papers about the French &c.

Colonel Nicholson attending, presented to the Board the copies of several papers [fo. 406], whereof he said the originals remain at Annapolis Royal, the said copies being in three parcels numberd 1, 2 and 3, the latter containing copies of several letters between Colonel Nicholson and Monsieur Du Vivier L'Hirmite and St. Ovide, and the two former being copies of several other papers relating to the French inhabitants in Nova Scotia, with lists of those who embark'd for Cape Briton &c.

Barbado's.

Order on representation about Skene.

Plantations General.

Patent officers.

Barbado's.

Instructions.

Skene.

The copy of an Order in Council of the 24th, upon a representation of the Board of Trade, dated the 20th of November, 1712 [P. fo. 245], relating to the restoration of Mr. Skene to his office of secretary of Barbadoes, and the allowance of the profits of his place during his suspension, and directing security to be given by the person appointed to officiate for any patent officer, that he will be answerable for the profits accruing during such suspension, in case the patentee be restored, was read. Whereupon a clause relating to Mr. Skene and other patentees was agreed and order'd to be inserted in Mr. Lowther's instructions.

Trade.

Spain.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Extract of memorial from Marquis de Monteleon.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Duty of 10 per cent. in Spain.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, dated this day [fo. 422], inclosing the extract of a memorial from the Marquis de Monteleon, relating to the duties payable by his Majesty's subjects in Spain, for the opinion of this Board thereupon, was read, together with the said extract; and their lordships gave directions for preparing a letter to Mr. Stanhope, to desire this Board may be inform'd, before they report their opinion upon that matter, what duties are included in the ten per cent. mentiond in the said memorial. Berkeley.

February 11. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Trade.

Spain.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Monteleon's memorial.

A letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope [fo. 421, 426], as directed yesterday, inclosing a question which the Board desire to have resolv'd, relating to the 10 per cent. mentiond in the extract of the Marquis de Monteleon's memorial, before their lordships give their opinion fully thereupon, was sign'd.

Maryland.

Commission for Hart.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

The draught of a commission for Captain Hart to be Governor of Maryland [fo. 407, 452], being laid before the Board, a letter was sign'd for transmitting the same to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

New York.

New Jersey.

Acts.

Lord Clarendon's objections copy'd.

Mr. Orby.

Mr. Orby having, in behalf of Brigadier Hunter, desired a copy of the objections lately made by the Earl of Clarendon against two Acts of New York and New Jersey [fo. 410], ordered that he have a copy thereof accordingly.

Commissions for Brigadier Hunter.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

The draughts of two commissions for Brigadier Hunter to be Governor of New York and New Jersey [fo. 401], being laid before the Board, a letter for transmitting them to Mr. Secretary Stanhope, was sign'd.

Miscellanies.

Letter to Mr. Taylour.

Privy Seal

Ordered that a letter be writ to Mr. Taylour, one of the secretarys of the Treasury, to desire he will move the Lords Commissioners that a Privy Seal may pass as usual for this office. Berkeley.

February 15. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Barbadoes.

Mr. Lowther.

His instructions.

Counsellors.

Sir John Colleton's objections against Mr. Colleton.

Mr. Hardisty and Tryon summond.

Mr. Lowther attending, and praying their lordships would give what dispatch they could to his instructions for the government of Barbadoes [fo. 415], he was acquainted that the same were now transcribing fair, but that their lordships could not fill up the clause wherein the councellors’ names are to be inserted, before they heard again from Sir John Colleton, or his agent, Mr. Hardisty, who opposes Mr. John Colleton's being appointed of the Council of the said island; and directions were given for desiring the said Mr. Hardisty and Mr. Rowland Tryon [fo. 427] to attend the Board to-morrow morning.

Plantations General.

Attorney General's report on Act about trade to America.

Instructions.

Mr. Attorney General's report, relating to an Act of Parliament pass'd in the 6th year of her late Majesty's reign, for the incouragement of the trade to America, was read, and directions given for leaving out the clause relating to the said Act in the several draughts of instructions preparing for his Majesty's Governors in America.

New England.

Nova Scotia.

Further proposals of Coram.

Disbanded officers and soldiers.

Colonel Vetch.

Navigable rivers in Nova Scotia, masts, timber &c.

Settlement most advantagious in Nova Scotia.

Fishery and check upon the French.

The further proposals of Mr. Coram [fo. 414] and several disbanded officers and soldiers as directed the 8th instant, relating to a new settlement in North America and the charge thereof, was read; and Colonel Vetch attending, was call'd in, who being ask'd several questions, said there were many navigable rivers in Nova Scotia, convenient a great way up into the country for lighters &c., boats, or floating of large masts and other timber, wherewith that province abounds; that in relation to the intended settlement aforemention'd, he was of opinion it wou'd be of more advantage to Great Britain, if the same were made in Nova Scotia, than any other part of that continent, by which means we shou'd be more compleat masters of the fishery there; the French when they were possess'd of Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal) having in time of peace oblig'd the New Englanders to pay to them for lycences to fish in those parts, and such a settlement in Nova Scotia would be a more immediate check upon the French at Cape Briton.

Coram and officers call'd in.

They prefer Kennebeck river to other parts.

Then the said Coram, with the officers and soldiers &c., were call'd in, and ask'd whether they shou'd be as content to settle in Nova Scotia as on the lands near Kennebeck river [fo. 431]; they said they should not, and objected the difficulty of raising provisions for their support &c. in Accadie or Nova Scotia; after which they withdrew, and their lordships resolved to consider further of this matter at another opportunity.

Plantations General.

Trade.

Naval stores.

Letter to Mr. Martin.

Ordered that a letter be writ to Mr. Martyn, Inspector General of his Majesty's Customs [fo. 430], to desire, as soon as conveniently he can, an account of the quantities of mast, pitch and tar imported into this kingdom since the year 1706, distinguishing in the said account what has been imported from the northern Crowns, and what from the plantations.

Trade.

Spain.

Message from Mr. Secretary Stanhope about answer on Monteleon's memorial.

Answer order'd.

A message was brought from Mr. Secretary Stanhope [fo. 422] by Mr. Pringle, signifying Mr. Stanhope's desire of such answer as the Board can at present give to his letter of the 10th instant, upon the extract of the Marquis de Monteleon's memorial (mention'd in the minutes of the same day), without staying for an explanation of the question sent him by their lordships the 11th of this month, relating to the 10 per cent. duty in Spain, and their lordships gave directions for preparing an answer accordingly [fo. 432].

Nova Scotia.

Memorial.

Borland.

Payment of money for officers &c. of Annapolis.

Colonel Nicholson summond.

A memorial from Mr. Borland [fo. 418, 429], relating to money due to him from the officers and garrison of Annapolis, and Colonel Nicholson's refusing to give the necessary orders for his payment, was read. Whereupon order'd that Colonel Nicholson be desir'd to attend the Board to-morrow morning. Berkeley.

February 16. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Trade.

Letter from Mr. Pringle.

Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Paper about new discovery of gold in the Brazils.

A letter from Mr. Pringle, by order of Mr. Secretary Stanhope, dated this day, desiring the Board's opinion upon a proposal made to the King of Portugal, relating to an island on the coast of Brazil, where gold has been discover'd, was read.

Barbadoes.

Counsellors.

Hardisty and Tryon about Colleton.

Mr. Hardisty and Mr. Rowland Tryon attending [fo. 424], as desired yesterday, they acquainted the Board they had had but little time to confer upon the subject of Mr. John Colleton's being appointed of the Council of Barbadoes, and Mr. Tryon said he beleived Sir John Colleton wou'd find his interest in accepting what he had to offer to him in behalf of the said Mr. Colleton for determining the dispute between them; which, however, he hoped would not be an objection of sufficient weight to prevent Mr. Colleton's being constituted a member of his Majesty's said Council, since it was almost impossible for any gentleman to be intirely free from lawsuits there. Whereupon Mr. Tryon was acquainted that this seem'd to be a very extraordinary case, and he was ask'd whether Mr. Colleton would be willing to admit Sir John into the possession of his share of the estate in question, and account for the past profits. To which apply'd (sic) that he beleiv'd Mr. Colleton would when it was determined what Sir John's due proportion was; and Mr. Tryon read to their lordships the copy of a letter writ by Colonel Cleland to Sir John Colleton some time since, to shew Mr. Colleton's readiness to come to an accommodation. Mr. Hardisty, upon this, represented to their lordships that Mr. Tryon offering a certain sum from Mr. Colleton, much inferior to the value of Sir John's right, as is apprehended, the proposal would by no means be comply'd with, especially since Sir John was not inclined to part with his interest in the said estate at all; and that Mr. Colleton's keeping possession thereof, without giving Sir John any of the accounts of the produce for above 20 years past, was a very extraordinary hardship, which he hoped the Board would consider before Mr. Colleton be appointed of his Majesty's Council in the said island.

Nova Scotia.

Nicholson and Borland.

Payment of bills.

To attend again with agents for the forces.

Colonel Nicholson attending, with Mr. Borland [fo. 426, 430], as desired yesterday, upon the said Borland's memorial relating to several sums of money advanced by him for the use of the officers and soldiers at Annapolis in Nova Scotia; their lordships, after some discourse with them thereupon, gave directions for their attending again to-morrow morning, and that Mr. Lynn and Mr. Gordon [fo. 430], agents for the said forces, have notice to attend at the same time.

Papers about extent of Monsieur Subercase's government.

Surrender'd to Nicholson.

Then Colonel Nicholson presented to their lordships the copy of a paper from Monsieur de Subercase, relating to passports; whereby it appears that Cape Briton was within his, the said Subercase's, government of Accadie or Nova Scotia, at the surrender of that province to the forces of Great Britain in 1710, which was read.

Barbadoes.

Act about John Lucy Blackman's plantations.

Sent to Attorney General.

An Act pass'd in Barbadoes in 1708, entituled An Act to dock the intail of Mount Lucie Plantation, and other the estate in this island of John Lucy Blackman, esquire, and to vest the same in the said John Lucy Blackman in fee simple, being laid before the Board; order'd that the same be sent to Mr. Attorney General for his opinion thereupon in point of law.
Berkeley.

February 17. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Nova Scotia.

Lynn.

Gordon.

Borland.

Nicholson.

Payment of bills.

Accounts of officers making up.

Mr. Lyn and Mr. Gordon [fo. 429], agents for the forces at Annapolis Royal, attending, according to order, with Mr. Borland and Colonel Nicholson, Mr. Lyn acquainted their lordships that he had directions to pay no bills for the said forces but by Colonel Nicholson's orders, and that the officers’ accounts were now making up, whereby it would appear, when the same are finish'd, what is due to each particular person, and Colonel Nicholson declar'd he had no objection against Mr. Borland's receiving what he might then justly claim.

Ordered that Mr. Onslow and Mr. Harris be acquainted with the Board's desire of speaking with them on Tuesday morning next.

Plantations General.

Trade.

Mr. Martin.

Naval stores imported.

Trade.

Letter to Mr. Martyn.

Exports and imports.

Valuations.

Mr. Martyn [fo. 425], Inspector General of his Majesty's Customs, attending, presented to the Board an account of pitch, tar and masts imported annually into this kingdom since 1706, as their lordships had desired, which was read; and Mr. Martyn being withdrawn, directions were given for writing to Mr. Martyn for several accounts of exports and imports from and to this kingdom, with the valuations thereof [R. fo. 8]. Berkeley.

February 18. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Nova Scotia.

Memorial from disbanded officers about new settlement.

A memorial from the officers concern'd about a settlement in North America, containing some reasons for making the said settlement on the land between the river Sagadehock [fo. 425],alias Kennebeck, and the river St. Croix, preferable to any place between Cape Sable and Cape Briton, was read; and the said officers attending, they were acquainted that notice should be sent them when the Board had occasion to speak with them thereupon.
Berkeley.

February 21. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Trade.

Spain.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Marquis Monteleon's memorial.

The draught of a letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope [fo. 426, 437], in answer to his of the 10th instant, upon the extract of a memorial from the Marquis de Monteleon, relating to the duties payable in Spain upon British merchandize, mention'd in the minutes of the 15th of this month, was agreed and ordered to be transcribed.

New Jersey.

New York.

Dr. Coxe against Brigadier Hunter.

Doctor desires copies of commission and instructions.

The Board decline it.

Second memorial against Brigadier Hunter.

Allegations to be proved.

Doctor Coxe attending [fo. 405], acquainted their lordships that he had been prevented from waiting on them so soon as he design'd, by reason of the dangerous indisposition of a particular friend under his care, and the doctor still urging the Board, as he had formerly, to grant him copies of Brigadier Hunter's instructions or liberty to compare such copies as he had with the original draughts of the said instructions in this office, as likewise a copy of Brigadier Hunter's commission, which he hoped their lordships would indulge him in, for that the like favour had been formerly granted to others in relation to the commission and instructions for the government of New Jersey; he was told that the giving copies or extracts of any Governor's commission or instructions was unusual, and Mr. Docminique represented, that the proprietors of New Jersey having copies of the Governor's instructions was a very particular case, the surrender of that government to the Crown by the proprietors being conditional, and several clauses incerted in the said instructions upon consideration of the said surrender. Then Doctor Coxe being asked for the particular charges of maladministration, with their proofs, which he said he had against Brigadier Hunter; he presented to the Board a second memorial against renewing Colonel (now Brigadier) Hunter's commissions for the governments of New York and New Jersey [R. fo. 44], containing several accusations against him, which memorial was read; and the same appearing to be mostly in very general terms, without proofs, the doctor was desired to make the allegations as particular and distinct as he could, and to produce what proof he had to support each single charge.

Mr. Orby to have copy of the memorial.

And in the meantime order'd that Mr. Orby, who appears for Brigadier Hunter, have a copy of the foresaid memorial, if he desire the same.
Berkeley.

February 22. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Barbados.

Mr. Lowther about Mr. Allen's being of the Council.

Inconvenience by too many related to each other.

Mr. Blackman appointed.

Instructions for Mr. Lowther agreed.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope therewith.

Mr. Lowther attending, and being ask'd his opinion as to Mr. Allen's being appointed of his Majesty's Council of Barbadoes, for which trust he had been recommended, and of whom their lordships had heard a very good character, Mr. Lowther said he thought that gentleman very fit, and had no objection to it, if Mr. Thomas Allen or Mr. Salter, his near relations, would either of them quit that station. But as a quorum of five members of his Majesty's said Council determine causes and transact other business, he apprehended it might be inconvenient to have a majority of one family; whereupon their lordships named Mr. John Lucie Blackman, whom Mr. Lowther said he thought likewise very fitly qualify'd to serve his Majesty as a councillor; and his name was ordered to be inserted accordingly in the draught of Mr. Lowther's instructions [fo. 408] for the government of Barbadoes, which was now agreed, as likewise a draught of instructions for him in the usual form with particular relation to the Acts of Trade; and a letter for transmitting the same to Mr. Secretary Stanhope was signed.

Jamaica.

Trade.

Mr. Onslow and Mr. Harris about what pass'd at their attending the Board of Trade in January, 1712/13.

Merchants’ memorial termed a libell.

Minute taken by Mr. Harris.

Letter intended to Mr. Popple about clayed sugars interpreted by the French to be refin'd.

Thomas Onslow, esquire, and Mr. Richard Harris attending, as they had been desired, and being asked what they remember'd to have pass'd at the Board of Trade on the 9th of January, 1712/13, when they were present, Mr. Onslow acquainted, their lordships that he, having an interest in Jamaica, was inform'd that the same, as well as our other sugar plantations, would be very much prejudiced if a prohibition, or duties tantamont, were settled upon importation of sugar into France by the Treaty of Commerce, then in agitation between Great Britain and that kingdom. Whereupon he consulted several considerable West India merchants, who drew up and signed a memorial to the then Lords Commissioners of Trade, which Mr. Moore, then a member of the Board, was pleased to term a libel, and had discouraged the merchants from attending again upon that subject, as would appear to their lordships by a minute Mr. Harris took soon after of that transaction, to which Mr. Onslow referr'd himself. And Mr. Harris now producing it, the same was read, as likewise the draught of a letter intended to be sent to Mr. Popple and laid before the Board, relating to clay'd sugars, which they apprehended would be look'd upon by the French as refined sugars, unless the same were particularly explain'd in the said treaty then on foot. Which draught Mr. Harris said was copy'd fair, sign'd by himself and several more of the said merchants, and left at the Jamaica coffee house, to be subscribed by such others as concurr'd therein. But the same having after a few days been spirited away (as he express'd himself) and never found since, the merchants were discouraged from making any further application.

Danger from the French at Hispaniola.

Trade from Jamaica to the continent supported by provisions.

Mr. Harris then took occasion to mention the great danger Jamaica and several of his Majesty's other plantations wou'd be in, if the French were intire masters of Hispaniola, which he thought they were already in effect, by the several regular fortifications and flourishing settlements they have on that island, while the Spaniards have little more than the towns of St. Domingo and St. Jago; and in regard to the trade Jamaica &c. had with the Spaniards on the continent of America, our supplying them with provisions would always support that commerce, though it had been much prejudiced, if not quite destroy'd, by our privateers in this last war.

Letter to Mr. Harris about Hispaniola.

These gentlemen being withdrawn, ordered that a letter be writ to Mr. Harris [fo. 461], to desire he will reduce into writing what he now mention'd to the Board in relation to the French settlements on Hispaniola, and add what else may occur to him upon that subject to be laid before the Board, as soon as conveniently he can.

Trade.

Spain.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Marquis Monteleon's memorial.

A letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope [fo. 432], in answer to his of the 10th instant, upon the extract of a memorial from the Marquis de Monteleon, the Spanish Ambassador, relating to the Customs payable by his Majesty's subjects on their goods in Spain, was sign'd.

Newfoundland.

Heads of enquiry and instructions.

A draught of the usual heads of enquiry and instructions to be given to the Commodore of the Newfoundland convoy, being laid before their lordships [fo. 420, 461], the same were agreed, with some amendments, and ordered to be sent to Mr. Burchet for the directions of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty thereupon.
Berkeley.

February 23. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Cokburne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

St. Christopher's.

Order of Council.

Salenave's petition.

Report of Lords of the Treasury and Board of Trade.

Representation to be prepared.

An Order of Council of the 5th of January, 1714, referring to the Board the petition of Mrs. Salenave, praying some speedy relief by the restitution of her estate in the late French part of the island of St. Christopher's, was read, together with the said petition, as likewise the copy of a report from the Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury to the Lords of the Council, and a representation to her late Majesty from the Board of Trade of the 5th of May last [R. fo. 41], about settling that part of the said island; whereupon ordered that the draught of a representation [fo. 439], be prepar'd humbly to acquaint his Majesty that this Board have no objection why his Majesty may not be graciously pleased to grant Mrs. Salenave the prayer of her said petition.

Trade.

Portugal.

Papers about grievances in that trade.

Their lordships then took again into consideration the Lord Viscount Townshend's letter, mention'd in the minutes of the 4th of January last [fo. 371, v. infra], and several other papers relating to a Treaty of Commerce with Portugal, and made a progress therein.
Berkeley.

February 24. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Cokburne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

St. Christopher's.

Representation on Salenave's petition.

The draught of a representation directed yesterday to be prepared [fo. 438] upon the Order of Council, referring to this Board the petition of Mrs. Salenave, relating to her plantation in the late French part of St. Christopher's, was agreed and signed.

Trade.

Portugal.

Former papers again read.

Letter to merchants for additions or alterations to former memorials.

Then their lordships made a further progress in considering the British trade with Portugal [v. supra, 441], and the memorial of the merchants in London trading thither, mention'd in the minutes of the 2nd of July, 1711 (Trade, Bundle M., No. 78), and the two Orders in Councill of the 19th of December, 1711, referring to the Board of Trade the memorials from the merchants at Lisbon and Oporto (which were read the 14th of January, 1711/12) (Trade M., Nos. 122 and 123), were again read, together with the said memorials; whereupon directions were given for writing to Sir John Ward, Sir Peter Delmè, Mr. Milner and Mr. Samuel Clarke [fo. 450], to desire they would reconsider the said memorials with such other merchants concern'd in the Portugal trade as they shall think fit, and if they have any additions or alterations to make that may be for the benefit of the trade to that kingdom, they wou'd bring it to this Board in writing on Thursday morning next. Berkeley.

February 25. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Cokburne, Mr. Cooke.

Trade.

Portugal.

Former papers read.

Their lordships made a further progress in considering the state of the British trade with Portugal [fo. 439], and the letter from Mr. Secretary Boyle of the 9th of August, 1709 (mention'd in the minutes of the 15th of the same month), with the representation from the merchants in that kingdom, relating to their grievances referr'd to in the said letter, as also the report of the Board of Trade to her late Majesty thereupon, dated the 23rd of November following, were severally read.

Plantations General.

Letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

Scheme or treatise about the plantations &c.

A letter from Mr. Secretary Stanhope, of the 23rd instant, referring to the Board a scheme or treatise relating to his Majesty's plantations in America, was read, and their lordships resolved to take the said scheme into consideration at a convenient opportunity.
Berkeley.

February 28. Present:—Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Cokburne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Chetwynd, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Docminique.

Newfoundland.

Letter from Mayor of Dartmouth.

Letter to him for what the merchants have to offer.

A letter from the Mayor of Dartmouth, of the 18th instant, desiring that the merchants and others of that town may be heard upon a scheme said to be laid before this Board relating to the Newfoundland trade, and recommending Mr. John Roop as a person proper to be advised with about the affairs of Newfoundland, was read; whereupon ordered that the secretary write to the said Mayor, to acquaint him that their lordships have under consideration several memorials and other papers relating to that trade and fishery, but not knowing what particular paper they call a scheme in the said letter, their lordships shall be glad to receive as soon as conveniently may be, what the merchants etc. of Dartmouth have to offer upon the same subject.

Letter from the Mayor &c. of Bydeford about convoy.

Answer.

A letter from the Mayor and several merchants of Biddyford, desiring a convoy may be appointed for the ships to be employ'd in this year's trade and fishery at Newfoundland, was read; whereupon directions were given for acquainting the said Mayor that the appointing a convoy for that purpose is under the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.

Memorial from Cumings.

Printed considerations.

Mr. Campbell and Cumings present.

Supply of provisions for the garrison.

Foreman, agent.

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope.

A memorial from Mr. Cumings, relating to the state of Newfoundland and the fishery there, as likewise to the consequence of the French having Cape Breton, was read, and some printed considerations by Mr. Cummings on the trade to Newfoundland were laid before the Board; whereupon their lordships observing what is represented in the said memorial of the ill condition of the fort at Placentia, and the necessities which the soldiers there are reduced to, and Mr. Campbel, agent for Colonel Moody, attending at the same time, together with Mr. Cumings, who desiring an immediate supply of provisions may be sent to the said garrison by the Rose gally, Nicholas King master, to sail in a few days directly for Newfoundland, the said ship (as these gentlemen assured the Board) belonging to English owners, and the master known to Mr. Cumings, Mr. Foreman, agent for the garrison, was sent for, but he not being able to give an account what the said garrison are in immediate need of, a letter was writ to Mr. Secretary Stanhope, laying before him the state of this matter, for the necessary directions thereupon.

Newfoundland.

Letter from Mr. Pringle.

Papers from Mr. Bromley.

Moody.

Board of Ordnance.

Memorial from Mr. Merret.

A letter from Mr. Pringle, of the 25th past, by order of Mr. Secretary Stanhope, inclosing a letter from Mr. Bromley, late Secretary of State, to Colonel Moody, and two reports, one from the Board of Ordnance [R. fo. 76], the other from the Surveyor General to that Board, who had been formerly ingineer in Newfoundland, relating to the stores &c. for Newfoundland, and to the fortifying of Placentia, being laid before the Board, the said letter and reports were read.

Two from Mr. Campbell with papers.

A memorial from Mr. Solomon Merret, relating to the present state of Newfoundland, was likewise read.

Heads of memorial from Smith.

Two memorials from Mr. Campbell, one with several papers about Colonel Moody's and Captain Taverner's proceedings, received the 1st, the other the 23rd, of the last month, relating to the present state of Newfoundland, and the fishery there, were read.

The copy of the heads of a memorial (received from Mr. Smith), which was presented to the merchants of Bristol by a committee appointed to consider of their Newfoundland trade, was read.

Newfoundland.

Letter from Taverner.

Report of his proceedings and other papers therein referrd to.

A letter from Captain Taverner [R. fo. 80], Surveyor of Newfoundland, dated the 22nd of April, 1714, as also his report, relating to his proceedings there, referr'd to in his said letter, were read, and the other papers therein referr'd to laid before the Board, vizt.:
A new chart of the islands and harbour of St. Peter's, with the island of Columba and the adjacent rocks survey'd by Captain Taverner, Surveyor of Newfoundland.
Account of ships, inhabitants &c., at St. Peter's in Newfoundland, belonging to France.
Certificate of Colonel Moody and Captain Taverner, recommending Captain Ruston, commander of the Tyger galley, to the Commissioners of Transportation, for a month's pay.

Papers to be further consider'd.

Inconsistence of Treaty of Peace, with Act of Parliament about Newfoundland

Letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope thereupon.

After which, their lordships resolved to take the foremention'd several papers relating to Newfoundland [fo. 447] into further consideration at the next meeting; and in the meantime a difficulty arising in relation to the heads of enquiry and instructions to be given the Comodore of this year's convoy, by an inconsistence between the Act of Parliament pass'd in the 10th and 11th years of the reign of King William to encourage the trade to Newfoundland, and the late Treaty of Peace [fo. 461], concluded with the French at Utrecht, the first excluding all foreigners whatsoever from fishing there, and the latter allowing the French to fish &c. from Bonavista to Cape Riche, a letter to Mr. Secretary Stanhope for directions thereupon was now drawn up and signed. R. Molesworth.