Charles I - volume 33: August 1-17, 1626

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1625-26. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1858.

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'Charles I - volume 33: August 1-17, 1626', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1625-26, (London, 1858) pp. 393-407. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/chas1/1625-6/pp393-407 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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August 1-17, 1626.

August 1.
Whitehall.
1. Order of Council, approving of certain propositions made by the Duke of Buckingham for securing his Majesty's interests with respect to the traffic between Hamburgh and Spain, but ordering such propositions to be debated again at a special meeting of the Council.
August 1.
Iselburg Leaguer.
2. Sir James Levingstone to Sec. Conway. Had obeyed his Majesty in conferring the company of Sir Wm. Heydon on his brother, Miles Heydon. Necessity the troops were in.
August 1.
Cowes Castle.
3. Capt. Anthony Ersfield to Sec. Conway. Sends account of all vessels and mariners belonging to the Isle of Wight; 16 serviceable men had been pressed in the island for the fleet at Portsmouth, which bred much discontent. A freebooter of Flushing reports, that there are about 50 sail at the Groyne, but in great want of provisions. Incloses,
3. i. Certificate of ships and mariners belonging to the Isle of Wight.
August 1.
Chatham.
4. Capt. Phineas Pett to [Nicholas]. One of the pinnaces was ready to be launched, and the other in good forwardness. Recommends [Thos. Freind] for Boatswain.
August 1.
Pendenunis Castle.
5. Capt. John Bonython to Nicholas. Sends Capt. Duppa's letter. Desires recompence for services done for the Duke at Falmouth, and recommends the bearer, instead of Wm. Romow, for Collector of the pollage or beaconage of that harbour. Incloses,
5. i. Capt. James Duppa to Nicholas. Had been beaten back to Falmouth by extremity of weather. Recapitulates the circumstances of his capture of the Dutch ship at Helford, and complains of the conduct of Randoll, the Duke's officer. Has been informed that the Spaniards cannot set out their fleet for want of provisions. 1626, July 30.
August 1. 6. Commissioners of the Navy to Nicholas. The Great Neptune had returned; she was a ship of too great draught for the Narrow Seas. Recommend that she should be sent instead of the Hector, with the fleet for the South.
August 1. 7. The same to Buckingham. Report the present state of ships intended for the Narrow Seas. Recommend that the Assurance should be sent to the Elbe. The St. Andrew is at Bristol with 200 men aboard.
August 1. 8. Justices of co. Hertford to Sec. Coke. They had received a unanimous answer from six specified hundreds in their county, that they were willing to contribute by way of subsidy in a Parliamentary manner, but not in the way solicited.
August 1. 9. Examination of Anne Maynard, servant to John de Caille, in whose house various altar furniture had been seized by a pursuivant.
August 1.
Powderham.
10. Sir Wm. Courtenay, Vice Warden of the Stannaries, to Wm. Earl of Pembroke. They were afraid to assemble the forces in the Stannaries on account of the infection. Incloses,
10. i. Certificate of places infected.
August 1. 11. Bond of Alexander Ramsey, Doctor of Medicine, and George Ramsey, in 200l., conditioned for the appearance of Alexander Ramsey before the Council, if required.
August 1. 12. Victual necessary for 80 sailors serving in the Golden Cock, for five months.
August 1. 13. Petition of John Power, a poor blind gentleman, to the King. Prays for payment of his pension granted by Queen Elizabeth.
August 1. 14. Petition of James Ballantine, a corporal, to Buckingham:— Has served since the going forth of the fleet without pay; prays that, like some who are his fellow corporals, he may be promoted to a company.
August 1.
The Downs.
15. Thos. Askew, Captain of the Desire, Henry Dunning, and Roger Barton to Buckingham. Report the proceedings of the Desire and two ketches. Chase of Dunkirkers, one of whom escaped into Calais, and the other into Gravelines. Stay of two Hollanders, one of which had no papers.
August 2. 16. Examination of Thos. Drewe, Constable of Stoke Newington, as to persons who resorted to the house wherein Mrs. Anne Plumtree dwells.
August 2.
Yarmouth.
17. Capt. Lewis Powell to Buckingham. Reports his proceedings as safeguard of the fishermen. Attack upon him by two ships whom he repelled and chased for 24 hours. He was going in search of them, the bailiffs of Yarmouth having supplied him 10 days beer.
August 2.
Yarmouth.
18. The same to Nicholas. Entreats him to hasten provisions; they can hardly get any supplies there to save men's lives.
August 2.
Arwenack.
19. Sir John Killigrew to Nicholas. Fears that Capt. Duppa's second letter which he transmitted had been detained. Vindicates Capt. Duppa in his capture of the Dutch freebooter, and writes strongly in his general commendation.
August 2.
Dover.
20. Sir John Hippisley to Buckingham. He had stayed two Frenchmen who were crossing clandestinely, and sent examinations, and also letters found upon them Sir John states in a postscript, that one of the Frenchmen was so angry that he had allowed him to come to London. Incloses,
20. i. Examinations of Daniel Lillystonc, whom the Frenchmen hired to take them from Gravesend to Calais for 5l.; and also of Cruttey, servant to M. l'Eveque de Mende [M. le Veck Demaund], and of Barnaville, servant to the Postmaster of Calais, being the persons detained.
August 2.
Canterbury.
21. Sir John Hippisley and Sir Geo. Newman to Buckingham. At his request they certify what are his rights within the Cinque Ports with respect to things found jetsam, flotsam, and ligan, with an account of their proceedings in reference to a claim made by the States for anchors and cables lost in the Downs.
August 2.
Thetford.
22. Justices of Norfolk to the Council. Had urged the proposal of a free gift to his Majesty on the county assembled at the Assizes. Time had been desired to make answer. At the next meeting they would urge what had been commanded in their Lordships' last letters.
August 2.
Pendennis.
23. Capt. John Bonython to Sec. Conway. News brought by Wm. Lucas of preparations at Santander; 70 sail of galleons and 80 sail of pataches, making all haste. The want of means of defence at Penryn and Truro. At Pendennis there are but 50 men, who can hardly discharge the ordinary work of sentinels. Beseeches Lord Conway to consider the representations he has frequently made of the present estate they are in at the fort. If a supply be sent they shall want cannoniers.
August 2.
Trure.
24. Mayor of Falmouth and Capt. John Bonython to the Council. In answer to the Council's letter for fortifying Falmouth. They describe the situation of the town. Its safety depended on the castles of Pendennis and St. Mawes, the condition of which they strongly represent.
August 2.
Donington.
25. Henry Earl of Huntingdon to Robert Lord Willoughby, Lord Great Chamberlain. Recommends to his notice Mr. Smith, a serjeant in Lord Willoughby's regiment, who had been employed in exercising the Trained Bands in Leicestershire.
August 3.
Thetford.
26. Dep. Lieuts of Norfolk to the Council. Certify their proceedings with reference to the military condition of the county. Do not need the serjeants, having old soldiers pensioned by the county who are able to instruct the Trained Bands. Moving the country at this time to contribute towards the ship to be set forth at Lynn would be an impediment to the question of supply. Lynn has 1,000l. a-year in lands, and might well perform the service without assistance.
August 3.
Portsmouth.
27. Capt. Richard Gyffard to Nicholas. There are great obstacles to the proceeding of the fleet. The men run away almost as fast as they are sent down. All things are so out of order that he cannot see almost any possibility for the whole fleet to go to sea for a long time.
August 3.
Portsmouth.
28. Commissioners appointed to survey the provisions for the present fleet to Buckingham. Much of the provision is defective, and much is wanting. The ships have been ready these eight days, but only certain insufficient quantities of beer, biscuit, beef, pork, and fish had arrived. The men complain of the defective weight of their beef, and threaten to forsake the service if not relieved. They will be satisfied if allowed half a pint of pease a day, which the Commissioners think reasonable.
August 3.
Porkington.
29. John Hanmer, Bishop of St. Asaph, to Sec. Conway. Requests his letter to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland in behalf of an aunt of the Bishop's, who has a suit in the Court of Chancery there.
August 3.
Whitehall.
30. Sir Benjn. Rudyerd to [Sir Francis Nethersole]. Earls of Bridgewater, Salisbury, and Dorset sworn Privy Councillors; Sir John Savile shortly to be so for his service in Parliament. On Tuesday, the Queen's French attendants were suddenly commanded to depart the Court; the Queen takes the act very passionately, but having prevailed for the return of her nurse is reasonably pacified. Persons who are to be appointed of her Household. Lords Carlisle and Holland sworn of the King's Bedchamber; Lord Pembroke made Lord Steward and Lord Montgomery Lord Chamberlain.
August 4.
Dover Castle.
31. Sir John Hippisley to the Council. Result of a search in the storehouses of Michael Bourley. Imputes various frauds to Bourley, respecting 40,000 Spanish ryals remitted to Lewis Van Damme, of London, and other prize goods. [Indorsed is Sir John Coke's minute of an answer from the Council. All the parties to be proceeded against.]
August 4.
Dover Castle.
32. The same to Nicholas. Sends his brother's letter, and begs some order may be taken for the man. Prays favour for Capt. Burden. Wants to know what Mr. Wyan says to the Admiral's book. Had heard the goods from Portsmouth passed by Dover to London; meant to have got the King 2,000l. out of them. Incloses,
32. i. Capt. Richard Hippisley to his brother Sir John at Bushey Park. His outfit had cost 240l. Misconduct of Randoll, the Duke's Marshal, with reference to a ship brought by the writer into Mount's Bay. Randoll seized the ship, sold the iron in her, and "when he put the broad arrow on her" released six of the prisoners. Truro. 1626, July 12.
August 4. 33. Certificate by the Justices of Kingston-upon-Thames, that Alexander Colville had taken the oath of allegiance.
August 4. 34. Mons. de Caille, Treasurer to the Queen, to Justice Long. A house having been taken, in his name and for his use, of Sir Wm. Torrie, has been visited by the King's officers, who have seized some "church stuff," and brought his servant before the Justice, by whom she had been committed; requests the liberty of his servant, and the restitution of his goods.
[August 4 ?] 35. Petition of Richd. Holland and Amy his wife to the Council. Pray for release out of custody. The suggestions preferred against them by one Butler, are false and malicious.
August 5. 36. The Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. Importance of appointing a Muster-master to go with the fleet, and recommendation of William Pease for the appointment.
August 5. 37. Jane Lady St. John to Sec. Conway. Being advised by her physicians to go to the Bath, she prays the King's licence, being a recusant convict and not allowed to pass above five miles from her house.
August 5.
Deal Castle.
38. Capt. Wm. Byng to Nicholas. Thanks for his favour in his fair coming off in "this business." [See 1626, July 3, Vol. xxxi. No. 9.] Hopes to hear from him respecting an assessment made on the garrison by the parishioners. Quarrel in Deal between two Dutchmen, in which one stabbed the other, and escaped aboard his ship.
August 5.
Durham Castle.
39. Bishop Neile of Durham to Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord President. The Mayor of Newcastle having desired the Bishop to join with him and others to direct the building of a fort near Tynemouth, he requests further instructions and authority. The advice of "one old Thomas, an engineer," has been directed to be taken. If he be not to be had, Sir Wm. Bowyer "the old soldier and Captain of Berwick" may stand them in good stead.
August 5.
Audley-End.
40. Theophilus Earl of Suffolk to the Council. Incloses copy of letter from the Dep. Lieuts. of co. Dorset, and begs instructions how to answer. Incloses,
40. i. Dep. Lieuts. of co. Dorset, to Theoph. Earl of Suffolk, Lord Lieut. Report the general state of the troops, arms, and ammuniticn of the county, and desire permission to make various minute changes. Beg for payment of 116l. 14s., coat and conduct money expended in May 1625. 1626, July 27.
August 5. 41. Justices of co. Berks to the Council. Had done all they could to prevail on the country respecting the voluntary gift to his Majesty, but they all with one voice cried out that their bodies and goods were ready to do his Majesty service, but that they would depart with no money, except it were granted in a Parliamentary way.
August 5.
Clerkenwell.
42. George Longe to Sec. Coke. Had delivered to the messenger the stuff mentioned in the inventory [the altar ornaments and utensils found in the house of Mons. de Caille], and also a letter brought him by a clerk of Mons. de Caille.
August 5. 43. Petition of Thos. Marsh, in behalf of himself and the other shipwrights at Chatham, [above 300 persons], to Buckingham:—Pray for their wages, having had neither meat, drink, nor wages allowed for seven months; if not paid, extreme want will compel them to leave his Majesty's work.
August 6.
Dover Castle.
44. Sir John Hippisley to Nicholas. Wishes the John and Fortune may go for advice with letters of marque. As the case now stands, neither the Duke nor he has any pay for the ship from the King, nor has the Captain had any pay at all. Sends his uncle to take out letters of marque.
August 6.
Yarmouth.
45. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the Council. The Dunkirkers had taken and sunk six fishing vessels on the coast off Whitby. The herring fishing is at band. Pray that the seas may be scoured.
August 7.
The Savoy.
46. Wm. Earl of Northampton to Thomas Meautys. Requests to have the map of Milford Haven, and the book thereunto belonging. He will prepare others for the Council.
August [7.] 47. Note on the expediency of fortifying Milford Haven. Three forts suggested to be built there at an expense of 3,000l.
August 7.
Weymouth [Vnemue] Road.
48. M. de Salleneuve to Nicholas. His obligations to Nicholas and devotion to the Duke. The persons who lay claim to the stayed and sequestered silver are all people set up to defeat the Lord Admiral. Hopes to sail with the St. Nicholas on the morrow. Fr.
August 7. 49. Petition of John Argall, Marshal of the Duke of Buckingham's regiment, to the Duke:—Sir Thos. Love paid him 6l. on account of his pay for 10 months; prays that he may be paid the remainder, 27l. 10s.
August 7. 50. Petition of Inhabitants of the Cinque Ports to the same:— Pray that the two ships to be furnished by the Ports may be employed in guarding their coast; also, that they may appoint the Captains and officers, and have letters of marque.
August 7.
Hereford.
51. Dep. Lieuts. of co. Hereford to [Wm. Earl of Northampton, Lord Lieut.]. Report the military condition of their county, and solicit further instructions.
August 7. 52. Points of inquiry by the Commissioners of the King's revenue, with reference to the state of the Household, as compared with what it was in the 14th and 16th James I.
August 7.
Portsmouth.
53. Capt. Richd. Gyffard to Nicholas. The fleet wants near 1,000 men; many men have lately run away. Sees no possibility for the fleet to go to sea in any short time. Capt. Bayle had brought a warrant from the Lord Treasurer to Owen Jennings, for delivery of goods taken in the pink. The warrant not liked because the Duke's hand was not to it.
August 7. 54. Sir John Wolstenholme to the same. Mr. Askew, master of the Desire, is clear concerning the transportation of goods from Dover to Calais, although some of his servants have offended.
August [7.] 55. Bishop of Mende and others of the Queen's French servants to the King. Beg payment of their pensions and wages, and of the money they have lent the Queen within the last eight months, during which she has not received her income, without which they cannot obey the command to withdraw.
August 8.
York House.
56. Buckingham to Capt. John Pennington. Warrant to press 50 mariners for the Vanguard.
August 8.
Haverfordwest.
57. Justices of co. Pembroke to the Council. The gentry and subsidy men excused themselves from presenting a voluntary supply to his Majesty, on account of the extraordinary burdens resting upon them and their diminished means; they added, that it had ministered no small comfort to their hearts, if, by course of Parliament, this supply had been added to their former burden, although thereby they had ever so much wanted.
August 8. 58. Commissioners of the Duke of Buckingham's Admiralty Droits to the Duke. They advise that Henry Garraway be joined with the Duke's officers, George Fielding, Richard Dyke, and Richard Kerry, to value and sell the Duke's part of a prize taken by Sir Wm. Courteen under letters of marque.
August 8.
Gloucester.
59. Justices of co. Gloucester to the Council. The country made one unanimous answer to the proposal for a voluntary gift to his Majesty, that they submit themselves and their estates to be disposed of by his Majesty by way of Parliament.
August 8.
Ipswich.
60. Edwd. Nuttall to Nicholas. Cannot find that any one had spoken against the Duke in Ipswich, except a minister in his sermon. He said that the breaking of the Parliament was done by a great person, and if so, he desired that God would cut him off in time. The town is clear of harbouring thought of ill against the Duke, and the minister is a plain man, whose tongue outran his wit.
August 8. 61. Wm. Dye and Henry Jelf to Buckingham. Request that the latter may supply the place of the former as Gunner in the Triumph, during the present voyage.
[August 8.] 62. Rewards given to the French servants of the Queen on their being sent away, besides jewels; they amount to 8,260l.
August [8.] 63. Sir Thos. Edmondes and Sir Henry Vane to Sec. Conway. Although Lord Conway has reason to believe that the books claimed by Father Sancy do not belong to him, his Lordship is requested to consider whether, as Father Sancy pretends to own them, it is not fit at this time of their dismissal not to stand on terms of severity with them.
August 9.
Chatsworth.
64. Wm. Earl of Devonshire to the Council. Reports the general military condition of the co. of Derby. Scruples tendering the oath of supremacy to the Trained Band. John Draycote appointed Provost Marshal.
August 9.
Chatsworth.
65. The same to the same. Having been informed that John Bloodworth, a silkman, of London, and Leonard Gill, were manufacturing large quantities of shot at a place called Greenhil in that county, conceiving there might be matter of greater consequence in it, he had examined Gill and his workman Tooke, and reported the same to the Council. Incloses,
65. i. Examination of Leonard Gill, of Norton. 1626, July 22.
August [10.] 66. Wm. Viscount Wallingford to Sec. Conway. The Dep. Lieuts. report it as a thing impossible to send [in case of emergency] 3,000 armed men out of the county of Berks; they have but 1,000 armed men in the whole county, and these are the Trained Bands. Arms cannot be obtained; and if they could be, they have no money. Soldiers cannot be kept together without money; therefore, if it should happen that the Trained Bands should be called to any place without the shire, Lord Wallingford begs that they may carry with them one month's pay at the least.
August 10.
Canterbury.
67. Sir Henry Vane to Sec. Conway. French news received by the Bishop of Mende. The King of France is at Nantes. The courier met Lord Carleton about two stages on this side Nantes; Count de Tillieres, two posts afterwards; and the Bishop's courier, two posts behind him. The French are confident that Count de Tillieres and the courier will arrive and see the King before Lord Carleton. Shall be at Dover on the morrow early. If all be ready this wind will put them soon over. Whether Sir Henry gets thanks or not for his employment, he is certain that he has learned patience.
August 10.
Deal Castle.
68. Thomas Fulnetby to Nicholas. Cannon promises to pay the 15l.; and complains that Sir John Hippisley prefers Dibbs before him, which is contrary to his authority received from the Duke.
August 10.
Tehidie.
69. Francis Bassett, Vice Admiral of the North parts of Cornwall to Buckingham. Has sent to Mr. Nicholas a list of the mariners on the North coasts of Cornwall. There is no ship belonging to any of those ports, only three barks, the biggest not above 20 tons.
August 10.
Tehidie.
70. The same to Nicholas. Sends return above mentioned. His devotion to the Duke and Nicholas. Incloses,
70. i. List of mariners above-mentioned.
August 10. 71. Capt. Thos. Porter to Nicholas. Had made choice of John Byrd for his Lieutenant in the Convertive.
August 10. 72. Receipt of Sir Wm. Russell for a book of Capt. John Pennington's disbursements in making ready the fleet at Plymouth; and also for the ships of Mons. de Soubise, amounting to 3,340l.
August 10. 73. John Brigge, the Minister, and the Churchwardens of St. Botulph-without-Aldgate to [the Council]. Certificate that Thos. Coxe, son of Wm. Coxe, had been brought up in the Established Church.
August 10. 74. Masters and owners of ships lately employed in his Majesty's service to Buckingham. Pray that they may join in appointing men to measure their ships. The taking their ships to serve again without their knowing what they shall have for past service, alienated their desires from his Majesty's service.
August 11.
Winchester.
75. Dep. Lieuts. of co. Hants to Sec. Conway, Lord Lieut. Report their proceedings and the military condition of their county. Shall be able to make good account of their arms, if Lord Conway would procure them, as he had promised, 40 horse arms and pairs of pistols from the Low Countries. Inclose,
75. i. Return of such as made default at the Musters.
August 11.
Flyborough.
76. Capt. F. Ledyard to Sir Wm. Heydon, Lient. of the Ordnance. Ships in the Elbe in want of provisions. Has sent home four Danish ships bound for Spain, taken under circumstances which he explains. Meditated attack of the Hamburghers on the fleet. Various intelligence respecting proceedings of the Kings of Denmark and Sweden.
August 11.
York House.
77. Buckingham to Capt. John Pennington, Rear Admiral of the fleet prepared for the southward. Instructions; Whilst the rest of the fleet is making ready, he is to repair to Portsmouth, and, with his own ship and another of his Majesty's and about 8 merchant ships, is to proceed to sea, and scour the Channel of all pirates.
August [11.] 78. Notes of "business despatched at the Council Board this last week," i.e., from the 8th to the 11th August. The entries relate principally to the dismissal of the Queen's French attendants, the reprehension of the city of London for refusing to set out the ships required of them, their subsequent partial submission, the rejection of the proposal of free quarter between England and Spain, and the payment of the troops at Plymouth.
August 11. 79. Capt. Wm. Driver to Nicholas. Justifies himself against complaints of Mr. Burton. 27 or 28 sail of ships bound for Spain are coming down the Elbe, and give out that they will force a passage. Intelligence of the progress of the war in Germany. Count Mansfeldt reinforced by a body of "Cossicks" sent by Bethlem Gabor.
August 11.
Plymouth.
80. Mayor of Plymouth to the Council. A Dutch fleet bound for France had arrived in that harbour, and brought the information inclosed. Incloses,
80. i. Examination of Adrian Johnson and John Plugg, who had heard that 60 sail of galleons had gone to sea from Cadiz and St. Lucar, and that 40 others were ready to sail from Lisbon.
August 11. 81. Petition of surgeons pressed into the fleet to the Duke of Buckingham:—On their former petition [see 1626, July, No. 109,] an allowance was made of 10l. for every surgeon to provide physic, and 7l. 10s. imprest money to be disposed of by the company of surgeons, Mr. Wooddall had consequently provided such medicines as were only suited to his own practice; they pray that every surgeon may receive his own 17l. 10s.
August 11. 82. Certificate of Joshua Downing, Phineas Pett, and six others in favour of Thos. Sevorne, for Boatswain of one of the pinnaces then building.
August 12.
Middle Temple.
83. Richard Hadsor to Sec. Conway. Sends information of preparations in Flanders under the titular Earl of Tyrconnell and Tyrone his son. The Irish regiment ordered to be ready for service.
August 12.
Rochester.
84. Justices of the Peace for the North Division of the Lathe of Aylesford, co. Kent, to the Council. Had endeavoured to advance the business of a voluntary gift, but some of the people had forborne to attend, some refused to give at all, and some few offered half a subsidy, which was refused. The offers accepted amount only to 70l., a subsidy being above 160l.
August 12.
Hamburgh, River in Flyborough Roads.
85. John Hide, Master of the Nonsuch, to Nicholas. Reports his proceedings in the Elbe, and entreats reinforcements and money. Intelligence of the operations carried on by Count Mansfeldt. A body of "Cassocks," a people "very expert in martial discipline," sent to his assistance by Bethlem Gabor. Answer of the Boors of Germany to the demand of the Emperor, who had seduced them into war.
August 12.
Flyborough.
86. Capt. F. Ledyard, John Hide, and Capt. Wm. Driver to the Commissioners of the Navy. Had sent home four Danish ships laden with timber, and earnestly solicit reinforcements and money.
August 12. 87. Petition of Robert Thomson, the King's servant, and Doctor for the English tongue, to the King:—Had served the late King for 37 years. Thanks for the continuance of his allowance. Prays that he may have his horse-livery as before.
August 12.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
88. Mayor and others of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the Council. On the 1st inst., the Dunkirkers captured one Holland and two English fishing vessels, which they sunk, with a ship of Hull. They are still believed to be on the coast.
August 12. 89. Commissioners of the Navy to Nicholas. The St. Mary is ready to be launched. Recommend that she should be sent to sea with a letter of marque, the King only venturing the ship; if so, covenants should be drawn between the King and the venturers.
August 12.
Poplar.
90. Commissioner Wm. Burrell to Nicholas. The Carpenter of the Triumph being too ancient for the present service, it is recommended that James Robins of the Garland may supply his place, and Robert Boynes be appointed to the Garland.
August 12. 91. Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. Recommend Anthony Crosier for master and commander of one of the new pinnaces at Chatham.
August 12.
Canbury.
92. Lord Keeper Coventry to Sec. Conway. Wishes that the bill for an amphitheatre (see 1626, July 8, No. 36,) may stand over, until he can refer to his papers respecting a similar proposal made three or four years ago, when he was Attorney General.
August 12. 93. Copy of the same.
August 12.
Canbury.
94. The same to the same. Sufficiently recovered to be able to attend the Lords at their next meeting. Would take order to satisfy his request for Sir John Conway.
August 12. 95. Petition of Wm. Smith, one of the Duke of Buckingham's watermen, to the Duke:—Prays for release of Isaac Smith his son, pressed for the fleet.
August 12
Nonsuch.
96. Wm. Earl of Pembroke, Lord Chamberlain, to Wm. Boreman, the King's Locksmith. Too much liberty having been given for making keys of his Majesty's privy lodgings at Whitehall, he is to take off the locks, and make them in such sort that the former double keys may be quite shut out, but without interfering with the King's, Queen's, and Lord Chamberlain's treble keys. [Copy.]
[August 12?] 97. Minutes, by Nicholas, of motions to be made by the Duke of Buckingham at a meeting of the Council of War:—That 2,000l. of money received for prize goods at Dover be allowed for repair of the three castles in the Downs, the forts at Dover, and Sandgate Castle; for increase of pay for the sea captains that went to Cadiz, the ordinary allowance being but 2s. 6d. per diem; those who went to Algiers were allowed 10s. per diem for King's ships, and 6s. 8d. for merchants; also, for allowance to the surgeons in the fleet now fitting out, according to their petition [see 1625, August 11, No. 81. On the back of the same paper are Nicholas's notes of the proceedings of the Council of War, in which several of the above matters and various others were determined.]
August 12. 98. Duke of Buckingham's coachman, grooms, sumptermen, and farrier to the Duke. Since Lady Day, 1625, they have not received any wages, boardwages, or layings out. They are out of all means and credit, and not having had either clothes or liveries are now "worn out of shift, and not in fit case" to do the Duke any service; this being far from his Grace's good inclination, they pray him to take some such special course as that they may pay their debts.
August 13.
The Downs.
99. Capt. Geo. Alleyne to Buckingham. That morning they landed the French Bishop and all the ladies in Calais. The English in Calais were all detained. Traffic between Calais and Spain. If victualled they might do good service. If he had not bought victuals with his own money, he could not have gone over to Calais with "these French."
August 13. 100. Sir Henry Goodere to the King. Prays to be admitted a Gentleman Usher of the Queen's Privy Chamber. Desires only meat, drink, and lodging, with some dignity, in that place where he had spent most of his time and estate.
August 13.
Nonsuch.
Proclamation to declare his Majesty's pleasure to ascertain his revenue by granting his lands in fee-farm. Commissioners were appointed, to whom all persons desirous to purchase were to apply at the Painted Chamber on September 20. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., No. 49.]
August 14.
Westminster.
101. The King to the Council. Having resolved to borrow money of his subjects, and letters having been sent to the Lord Lieutenants to certify the names of persons of ability to lend, and what sums should be required, the Council from such certificates or otherwise are to make out lists of such persons, and to send the same to the Earl of Worcester, Keeper of the Privy Seal, who is thereupon to issue letters under the Privy Seal. The Council are also to appoint collectors.
August 14. 102. Copy of the preceding.
August 14.
The Tower.
103. Certificate of Ralph Hastings, that Thos. Coxe had taken the oath of allegiance.
August 14.
The Hague.
104. Wm. Colville to Sec. Conway. Sends twenty cuirasses at forty guilders each, the same number of pairs of pistols at twentyfour guilders, and of cases at four guilders.
August 14. 105. Commissioner Wm. Burrell to Nicholas. Again recommends James Robins for Master Carpenter of the Triumph.
August 14. 106. Receipt of Wm. Swayne for 3l. 10s., paid by the Duke of Buckingham for his hazard and care, amongst others, in bringing home the Turkish ship the Heart's Desire.
August 14. 107. Petition of Citizens of Bristol to the Council:—Their twothird parts of the charge of setting forth two ships to sea will amount to 1,600l., which is more than they can bear, considering the recent loss of fifty ships taken and cast away, and the stoppage of trade with Spain. They pray that the counties of Somerset and Gloucester may bear more than the one third laid upon them, and that Worcester, Shrewsbury, Tewkesbury, and Cardiff may contribute.
August 15.
Whitehall.
Sec. Conway to Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richd. Weston, Chancellor of the Exchequer. To find out particulars for raising 5,000l., to be paid to Sir Robert Douglas on surrender of his pensions. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 254.]
[August 15?] 108. Minute of information sent by Dudley Lord Carleton and Balthazar Gerbier to Sec. Coke and Sir John Hippisley, respecting the passage of four large French ships built in the Low Countries from the Texel into France. They would be ready to sail in three weeks from July 28. The King's pleasure was desired as to whether they should not be intercepted.
August 15.
Lewes.
109. Justices of Sussex to the Council. Having moved the people to make a voluntary gift to the King, they generally answered that their wants and poverty were such, that they were not willing to give as required, but that in a Parliamentary course they would strain themselves beyond their abilities. Some have expressed more forwardness, but not to an amount exceeding in the whole 120l.
August 15. 110. Certificate by Sir Allen Apsley of what brewers were reported by the Commissioners appointed to survey the victuals at Portsmouth, for having brewed bad beer.
August 15.
Bodmin.
111. Dep. Lieuts. of Cornwall to Wm. Earl of Pembroke. Report generally on the military condition of the country. It is in much readiness, and well ordered to attend the worst adventure that may befal.
August 15.
Littleton.
112. Frances Duchess Dowager of Richmond and Lennox to her "honourable cousin" Sec. Conway. Entreats him to procure the King's signature to bills for payment of the arrears of her pension, and for the continuance thereof. The bills are in the hands of the Duke of Buckingham who undertook to present them to the King.
[August 15.] 113. Account of monies disbursed for the Fortune [sic], a pirate ship of Sallee, seized for the Lord Admiral's use, and brought home by Capt. Mason out of Ireland; total, 51l. 17s. 6d.
August 15. 114. Receipt for 51l. 17s. 6d., charges of Capt. John Mason concerning the Heart's Desire.
August 15.
[Hull.]
115. Capt. Jo. Hagthorpe to Nicholas. Reports a fruitless cruise but safe convoy of the Hull ships into Holland. Solicits a supply of beer.
August 15. 116. Certificate of Sir Thos. Love and Raleigh Gilbert of the sufficiency of Capt. Nicholas Thornburgh.
August 15.
Pendennis.
117. Capt. John Bonython to Sir Robt. Killigrew. His cousin Capt. Thos. Bonython had found a ship of Hamburgh deserted at sea, and had brought her into Helford. Had written to Sec. Coke that Thos. Bonython might have the half usually allowed to those who find wreck. Begs his immediate presence. [Copy.]
August 15.
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields.
118. Order of Secs. Conway and Coke, that Henry Billingsley and his servants should forbear to meddle with the transport or postage of foreign letters until the cause between Mathew de Quester and the said Henry Billingsley be adjudged. [Printed.]
[August 15.] 119. Petition of Martha Powell, alias Harman, to the Council, complaining of John Price, who, being indebted to the petitioner, violently resisted legal officers sent to execute process upon him. [Underwritten is a reference to the Attorney General, and on the back his report, recommending that Price should be sent for by a Serjeant-at-Arms. 1626, Aug. 29.] Annexed,
119. i. Affidavit of Jenkin Roberts. 1624, June 2.
119. ii. The like of Edward Archer. 1625, April 19.
119. iii. The like of George Holmes. 1626, Jan. 13.
August 16. 120. Survey of all the ships and seamen belonging to places within the co. Chester, taken by Sir Wm. Massie, Deputy Vice Admiral to the Earl of Derby.
August 16.
Chatham.
121. Capt. Phineas Pett to Nicholas. Requests order for the launch and name of one of the pinnaces; the other will be ready in a fortnight. Solicits employment for his son.
August 16.
Whitehall.
122. Warrant for apprehension of Fathers Fisher, Richardson, Anderson, Watson, and Dallye Jesuits and seminary priests. [Unsigned.]
August 16. 123. Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. Want of repair of the Garland. The Great Neptune, the Entrance, Mary Rose, the Adventure, St. Claude, and St. George fit for service as soon as provisioned.
August 16/26
Constantinople.
124. Eleanor Lady Roe to [Sec. Conway?]. Thanks for procuring the renewal of her pension. Hopes God, by his good help, will shortly bring her to her country.
August 16. 125. Wm. Viscount Mansfield to Sec. Conway. Private information that in Nottinghamshire the "Muscatires" were reasonably well, but for pikes or corslets there were not above six in the whole shire right as they should be.
August 17. 126. The same to the same. Had sent a certificate of the Musters to the Council, and had taken upon his own credit to supply the deficiencies of co. Nottingham. Will do his uttermost to procure a benevolence from the county, but thinks they will be governed by ill precedents and factions, the dregs of the last Parliament.
August 17.
Belvoir.
127. Francis Earl of Rutland to Sec. Conway. Having been charged to levy money in that county, towards furnishing a ship at Boston, he had consulted divers gentlemen thereon. In their opinion such a demand was strange and unusual. The Earl's cousin, Lord Conway's son, would explain the feeling of the country.
August 17.
Belvoir.
128. The same to the Council. Sends a certificate of the Musters and general military condition of the Divisions of Kesteven and Holland, in co. Lincoln. The Captains want the printed directions for exercising their men; and the country affords few carriages but wains, which were too slow for use. Their soldiers should number 1,800.
August 17. 129. Sir Clement Cottrell to Buckingham. Sends return of ships and seamen within his Vice Admiralty of co. Lincoln.
August 17.
York House.
130. Buckingham to the Commissioners of the Navy. Capt. John Seymour, having been employed in the late fleet as Captain of the Cameleon, is recommended for payment, after the rate of 2s. 6d. per diem.
August 17.
Chesterfield.
131. Wm. Earl of Devonshire, and others, Justices of co. Derby, to the Council. Had endeavoured to prevail with the county concerning the raising of money for a free gift to his Majesty, but only 20l. 4s. 0d. had been contributed by the county, with 91l. by the Justices. Deemed these amounts too small to render it necessary to appoint a collector. Annexed.
131. i. Certificate of the answers returned by the several hundreds. The general answer was that they denied to give any thing unless by way of Parliament.
August 17.
Canbury.
Letters patent granting licence to the Company of Merchants of London trading to the East Indies, to erect mills and manufacture gunpowder within the counties of Surrey, Kent, and Sussex. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. ii., No. 13.]