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Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
Pardon to Thomas Chaplyn for all highway robberies committed
by him before April 1, 1616; and is for his life only, and not for
his lands or goods. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Vol. v., No. 28.] |
Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
Grant to George Wilmer and George Bury, for life, of the Collectorship of Petty Customs upon strangers inwards in the port of
London, and the Collectorship of the Petty Impost inwards and
outwards, in London and other ports. There had been a former
grant to George Bury and Robert Seyliard; in this grant, Wilmer's
name is inserted instead of that of Seyliard. [Ibid., No. 29.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
1. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War held this day,
being the first meeting of the Council since the addition of sixteen
new members (see Vol. xciii., Nos. 18 and 37). The course of their
future proceedings was indicated, and returns called for as to the
state of the King's ships. Measures were taken to put a stop to a
practice sprung up at Ipswich and elsewhere, of building ships
with low decks, so that they might not be fit for war, but only for
trade. Investigation of certain accounts relating to the last three
expeditions was determined, and the son of Sir Thomas Love was
ordered to deliver over his father's books of account to Lord
Wimbledon. |
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2. Note of the several letters directed by the Council of War to be
written, and certificates required by them, at their meeting this day,
and mentioned in the preceding minute. |
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3. Petition of Thomas Dawson, Cook of the Adventure, to the
Council. Being in the King's pay, under the command of Capt.
Alleyne, he came to London with leave, and was arrested for a debt
of 20s. Prays that he may be discharged from the Marshalsea, on
payment of the debt without fees. |
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4. Another petition, similar to the preceding. |
| Feb. 21. |
5. Petition of the Merchants of Exeter trading to France, of
William Gould and partners, and William Whitway, James Gould,
Richard Alford, and John Bradley, to Buckingham. Their losses by
the stay of goods in France amounted to 30,000l. This and other
losses have so wasted their estates that they are no longer able to
set on work, or give relief to the many thousand poor artisans, as
weavers, fullers, spinsters, dyers, and such like, wherewith the
western parts abound. Pray for compensation. |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
6. Sec. Conway to Archibald Earl of Argyle. Both by his letter
and by his discreet messenger, his Majesty takes knowledge of his
petition to return to his duty and obedience, according to the faith
and loyalty of his ancestors. The King is well pleased to give
him leave to return to him, will willingly hear him, and as he shall
find his affection to his service will be ready to give him testimony
of his acceptance of the same. [Copy.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
7. The same to the same. Acknowledges a letter from him, and
returns the King's answer. Besides the Earl's own nobleness, and
the greatness of his birth, the interest which Conway has in blood
with the Earl's noble lady gives him a desire to serve him. The
King's virtue and goodness, and his constancy in them, are so well
known, that to say anything of that subject were but to light a
candle to the sun. It cannot but be a great comfort to the Earl
to return to the greatness and estimation of his ancestors under his
own sovereign. [Copy.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book., p. 297.] |
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8. The same to Attorney General Heath. His Majesty's pleasure
is, that the commission and instructions for the Lord President and
Council of York should be renewed, inserting the names of Sir
Thomas Tildesley and Richard Diett in place of Sir Thomas Ellis
and Christopher Brooke, both deceased. [Copy.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 297.] |
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9. The same to Sir John Oglander. It was so far from his intention to interpose betwixt him and any desire of his, that he would
more willingly have employed his credit to advance any end of Sir
John's. The reception the town has given to his letters he cannot
but wonder at. Hopes that he and Sir Edward Denys will make
them sensible that Lord Conway has cause not to be well pleased,
since his good affection to do his best offices for the public of the
island, and that town in particular, deserved more respect. [Copy.] |
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10. Sec. Conway to the Mayor and Aldermen of Southampton.
Marvels to find so cold an answer from them. In all things which
concern their town, or the common weal, has endeavoured to act for
the good of both. Hopes they will consider better of his request.
[Draft.] |
Feb. 21.
Plymouth. |
11. Capt. John Weddell to Nicholas. Sends for commissions for
his lieutenant and master in the Rainbow, and for a warrant for his
wages in his late service, wherein he hopes the Duke will grant him
the pay of a Vice Admiral. Begs him to let Capt. John Roe have
these commissions, and he will give Nicholas some satisfaction,
Weddell hopes, to his content. |
Feb. 21.
Theobalds. |
12. Endymion Porter to his wife, Olive Porter. Heard, by Sir
John Cary, that she was reasonable well, but that cannot satisfy
him; unless he be assured that she is very well he must be ill. Protests vehement affection. Begs to know how she is, and how his
little partridges do. |
| Feb. 21. |
13. Statement of facts concerning certain logwood and St.
Martin's wood, assigned to the Office of the Ordnance by the Commissioners of the French prizes, and afterwards withdrawn by
Sir Simon Harvie, and sold for 1,700l. |
| Feb. 22. |
14. The King to the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord President,
Sec. Conway, Sir Robert Naunton, Master of the Court of Wards,
Sec. Coke, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Commission for
hearing appeals from sentences given in the Court of Admiralty, to
be brought by subjects of the United Provinces, on whose behalf
complaint had been made of severe and strict sentences given in
that Court. [Draft.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Patrick Abercromby of the fine of 1,000 marks, imposed upon George Ball in the Court of Star Chamber, in the 22d
year of the late King. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. v., No. 43.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to James Bailie and Thomas Beale of the office of Receiver
of Fines and Forfeitures in the Principality of Wales, for their lives,
upon surrender of a grant to Arthur Wynwood. [Ibid., No. 47.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Ralph Bayly of a Gunner's room in the Tower, with the
fee of 6d. per diem, in the place of Richard Ratcliffe, deceased.
Latin. [Ibid., No. 37.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Warrant to discharge all improved rents of the lordships of
Brancepeth, Raby, and Barnard Castle, in Durham, made by
Mr. Emerson, the several rents being charged as they have been
compounded for by Sir Henry Vane and Humphrey Wharton,
Commissioners for the King's lands when Prince of Wales. [Ibid,
No. 41.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Godfrey Dabbes of a Gunner's room in the Tower, with
the fee of 6d. per diem, in the place of Thomas Burt, deceased.
Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. v., No. 45.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant of denization to Alexander Dunsire, the King's servant,
Duncan Maclachlan, the Queen's Apothecary; Michael Crake, one
of the King's footmen; Duncan Montau, William Anderson, Robert
Logan, James Logan, and John Bor. Latin. [Ibid., No. 31.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Thomas Gyll of a gunner's room in the Tower, with the
fee of 6d. per diem, in the place of Nicholas Heard. Latin. [Ibid.,
No. 38.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Sir Christopher Hatton, Thomas Middleton, and John
West, on the nomination of Sir Thomas Fanshaw, of the manor of
Barking, co. Essex, being of the yearly value of 281l. 16s. 2¼d., in
consideration of 1,500l., paid by Sir Thomas Fanshaw, and with a
reserved rent of 136l. 18s. 6d. per annum. The grant also contains
a proviso, that if the King shall, within two years, re-pay the 1,500l.,
this grant shall be surrendered, and if the same shall not be paid,
then, on payment of 1,500l. more, the King will make an absolute
grant of the same manor, at the annual rent of 281l. 16s. 2¼d. Latin.
[Ibid., No. 30.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Henry Lee of the office of Receiver General of the
counties of Oxford and Berks, for life, with the fees granted by
the late King to Sir Robert Lee. Latin. [Ibid., No. 46.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Sir William Monson, Thomas Monson, and John Monson,
of the office of Receiver of the Revenues of the honour of Bolingbroke, and all other revenues of the Duchy of Lancaster, in co.
Lincoln, for life, made on surrender of a grant, formerly made
to Sir John Monson, Thomas Monson, and John Monson. Latin.
[Ibid., No. 32.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Warrant for the officers of the King's household to pay an annuity
of 20l., for life, to Anne Seaton, the King's laundress. [Ibid.,
No. 39.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to Sir James Spence 1,000l., for two journeys
made into Sweden, in the reign of King James. [Ibid., No. 42.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant of denization to Florentine Tainturier, tailor, at the
suit of John Gasper Wolfen, the King's servant, and being the
fourteenth of the number bestowed upon him. Latin. [Ibid.,
No. 33.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to the Treasurer of the Chamber 288l., for the
Marshal, Farriers, Yeomen, and Grooms of the Chamber, for two years
to last Christmas, and 250l. per annum for the future. [Ibid., No. 34.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to the Master of the Great Wardrobe 66l. 2s., for
arrears of an annuity of 44l. 1s. 4d., granted by the King to
Nicholas du Vall, one of the Pages of the Backstairs to the Queen,
and in future to pay the said annuity. [Ibid., No. 40.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to the Master of the Wardrobe 1,500l. and
2,758l. 3s. 9d. to be paid over to George Johnson, William Latham, and
George Garrett, woollen drapers, for cloth delivered by them for the
funeral of the late King. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. v., No. 44.] |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to Anthony Young of a Gunner's room in the Tower, with
a fee of 6d. per diem, in the place of Thomas Marsy, deceased. Latin.
[Ibid., No. 35.] |
Feb. 22.
London. |
15. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Going on an important occasion
to his house at Tottenham, puts him in mind of some things respecting their treaty with the States' Ambassadors: — 1, whether he
should not leave the treaty of Southampton with Mr. Wyld;
2, whether the instructions of our Commissioners should not embrace
what they may propound, as well as what may be proposed by the
Ambassadors; 3, whether the King will not give the Commissioners
some instructions how far to proceed, if they press for peace with
France. |
Feb. 22.
London. |
16. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Stoppage of Mr. Gibb's grant of
the woods of Brancepeth Park, they being suited for the Navy.
Report of the proceedings of the Council of War at their first meeting. Sends "a considerable letter" from Burlamachi. Advised him
to attend the Lord Admiral, and acquaint him with the particulars,
especially what concerns the supplies for Rochelle. Preparations at
Lisbon of the Spanish squadron of Portugal. Sends the Commission for the Council of War for the King's signature. Though the
King pressed the Lord Treasurer for 6,000l. to be sent to Sir Charles
Morgan, yet he sees no progress in it. Considering the importance
of saving such a place, and such a man, Sec. Conway will do his best
to quicken the care thereof. |
Feb. 22.
Stroud. |
17. Sir Francis Nethersole to [Sec. Conway]. Sends an abstract
of the Queen of Bohemia's debts, sent over by Sir Abraham Williams.
Begs the Secretary to show it to the King, to the end that his
sister's wants may appear to be no less than he has made them, nor
her servants' importunity greater than was necessary, but principally
that he may see how seasonable and welcome will be the hope of a
speedy relief. Nethersole's plate, mentioned in the abstract, is what
it pleased the French King to bestow on him. About three months'
since he gave Sir John Ashburnham commission to pawn or sell it,
and to give the money to the most troublesome of the Queen's
creditors. |
| [Feb. 22.] |
18. Copy of the Abstract of the Queen of Bohemia's debts to
December 22, 1627, / January 1, 1628, enclosed in the above letter. Total, 12,138l. 2s. The
amount raised upon Nethercole's plate was 455l. 11s. |
Feb. 22.
Dover. |
19. Mayor of Dover to Nicholas. Sir John Hippisley has sent
letters to the Duke for the discharge of certain Flushing boys, which
trade between that place and Dover. Intreats him to further their
suit. |
| Feb. 22. |
20. Minute of a letter to be written by the Lord Admiral to
Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Surveyor, and the rest of the principal officers
of the Navy, to survey the hulls of the King's ships at Chatham,
Woolwich, Deptford, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Bristol, with
cordage and sails, and all materials remaining in store, and then to
make an estimate of what is wanting for supply. |
| Feb. 22. |
21. Note by John Whaddon, Master Gunner, of ordnance and
ammunition required for the St. James, of Calais. |
Feb. 22.
Devizes. |
22. Deputy Lieutenants of Wilts to William Earl of Pembroke,
Lord Lieutenant. They have received the regiment of Colonel
Rich, and directed the Constables to levy on the inhabitants sufficient for the payment of 3s. 6d. weekly to each soldier. For the
first month the constables collected well nigh what was required,
but now the country begins generally to refuse this weekly pay.
Desire his directions therein. |
Feb. 22.
Wadham College. |
23. Dr. William Smyth, Warden of Wadham College, to Bishop
Laud, of Bath and Wells. On Saturday last Mr. Harrington
returned, and, as soon as they could conveniently afterwards, they
convented him, and tendered him successively two confessions of his
misbehaviour to be signed by him, both which he refused to sign.
The 20 marks, he says, he cannot pay. They have enjoined him to
keep continual residence until Michaelmas. He says he shall obey,
as far as he is bound, and utters speeches which they understand to
express his hope to overthrow the late act of Bishop Laud. The
Bishop's desire for the election of young Kitson will be attended to.
Incloses, |
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23. i. Confession and submission, in agreement with terms
suggested by Bishop Laud, tendered to James Harrington
for his signature on the 19th inst. Acknowledges that
he had unworthily scandalized Dr. Smyth and Daniel
Eastcot, had brought them up to London on a pretence,
and had unduly procured a commission out of the Court
of Requests. |
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23. ii. Another form of acknowledgment and confession prescribed to Mr. Harrington by the college on the 19th inst.
This form is confined to an admission of undutiful
conduct towards Dr. Smyth. |
Feb. 23.
Westminster. |
Grant to Sir Paul Bayning of the dignity of Baron Bayning, of
Horkesley, co. Essex. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. v.,
No. 48.] |
Feb. 23.
Westminster. |
Similar grant to Sir Thomas Brudenell of the dignity of Baron
Brudenell, of Stonton, co. Leicester. Latin. [Ibid., No. 51.] |
Feb. 23.
Westminster. |
Grant to Edward Lord Montagu, of Gedington Woods, in the
forest of Rockingham, co. Northampton, for which there is paid a
fine of 850l., and a yearly rent of 10l. is reserved. Latin. [Ibid.,
No. 49.] |
Feb. 23.
Westminster. |
Confirmation to George Earl of Totness of an assignment made
by the feoffees in trust of the lands of the King, when Prince of
Wales, of the manor of Woodgrange, parcel of the manor of
Westham, co. Essex, on payment of a fine of 400l., and with a
reserved yearly rent of 27l. 2s. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man. Car. I.,
Vol. v., No. 50.] |
Feb. 23.
Whitehall. |
24. Minutes of the proceedings of a meeting of the Council of
War held this day. Resolution as to the proper number of ships to
compose the fleet for constant guard of the Narrow Seas; order for
Sir Henry Mainwaring, Sir John Chudleigh, and Capt. Best, to
communicate the same to the Lord Admiral; offer to satisfy owners
of merchant ships whose freights for past services were unpaid, upon
bonds of his Majesty; order to view certain saltpetre offered for
sale by certain merchants. [Draft.] |
| Feb. 23. |
25. Copy of so much of the preceding as relates to the fleet for
guard of the Narrow Seas. |
Feb. 23.
Newmarket. |
26. Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. The commission to treat with
the Dutch Ambassador, amended by the introduction of a reciprocal
clause for propositions, is in the Attorney General's hands, who
promises it for Sec. Conway to take to Court. They can hardly
propound anything beyond its latitude. If they do, Coke will use
the accustomed style of receiving the propositions and taking time
to answer, and so they may give their opinions to his Majesty and
receive his pleasure. The pieces concerning the treaty shall be left
with Mr. Weld. |
| Feb. 23. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 298.] |
Feb. 23.
Tottenham. |
27. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Sends him, for the King's
signature, two grants prepared on behalf of Peter Richaut. One is
a licence for him to use his best means to recover from the King
of Spain his ship, the St. George, arrested by the Viceroy of Naples;
the other is a general free pardon, with a special clause freeing him
from trouble in the Star Chamber respecting the St. George, which
he was charged with having sold. |
| Feb. 23. |
28. Attorney General Heath to the same. Has received command
from the King for drawing up a proclamation touching the coining
of several sorts of new moneys, and also for indentures for the rates
and prices for the working thereof at the Mint. Having conferred
with Sir Robert Harley, the Master of the Mint, he offers various
objections, which are stated for the consideration of the King. |
Feb. 23.
Westminster. |
29. Sir Arthur Ingram to Sec. Conway. The petition which he
gave him to present to the King is for the substitution of Crispe
for Scudamore, for the reversion of the receiver's place in Yorkshire
after the death of one Lascelles. Endymion Porter will solicit the
business on behalf of Mr. Oliver, the Duke's man, who has dealt
with Mr. Lascelles for the present estate, and desires to have the
reversion in Crispe's name. |
Feb. 23.
Dover. |
30. Thomas Foord and Nicholas Eaton to Nicholas. By a promise
from Sir John Wolstenholme and Mr. Jacob, two of the farmers of
the customs, they have hope of a licence for transportation to
Flushing of two boats' lading of malt, whose suit to the Lords they
beg him to second, malt being in this kingdom but a drug. Sir
John Hippisley has written to the Duke to discharge certain hoys
laden with lime, which would be a good convoy to the malt. |
Feb. 23.
Chatham Dock. |
31. Joshua Downing to Sir Sackville Crow, Treasurer of the
Navy. The Victory is in the river, and by an order of the Commissioners is to be brought to Woolwich to be docked. She has not
victuals to bring her about, and the purser applied to him for a
warrant, which he has denied to give him, because he understands
the commission is dissolved. Wishes to know whether the officers
will come down and take a survey of the stores and provisions,
so that he may have his discharge. |
| Feb. 23. |
32. List of ships at Plymouth, forming three squadrons, for the
Downs, for Guernsey and Jersey, and for the Southward, with the
names of their captains. |
| Feb. 23. |
33. Note of ordnance and ammunition sent to the fort at Languard Point, near Harwich, in 1626, and of the demand for the
present year. |
| [Feb. 23 ?] |
34. Effects which are to be wished from remedying the disorders
in our moneys. |
Feb. 24.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to John Hawkins 400l., for the charge of the
French prisoners sent with him into France. [Coll. Sign Man.,
Car. I., Vol. v., No. 52.] |
Feb. 24.
Westminster. |
Grant to Ezekiel Marmett, a Frenchman, of a pension of 100l.
per annum, during pleasure. Latin. [Ibid., No. 54.] |
Feb. 24.
Westminster. |
Grant to Anthony Sance, a Frenchman, of a pension of 100l.
per annum, during pleasure. Latin. [Ibid., No. 53.] |
| Feb. 24. |
35. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Conway. Begs him to send
back the King's directions about the new moneys with all speed.
All things are ready to be sent away the next day. Also to put
the King in mind of recommending whom he shall think fittest to
be the Archbishop of Canterbury's deputy at the Convocation.
The choice of a Prolocutor depends on that. The Lord Keeper has
sent away the writs for the Convocation. The commission for
treaty with the States' Ambassadors was sent for the King's
signature. |
Feb. 24.
[Ludlow ?] |
36. William Earl of Northampton to the same. Will do any
pleasure he can for W. King. Hopes well of the obeying his Grace's
commands, but, for the Welsh horse, dare not be too confident of
their Neapolitan breed. What they can they will, for they strain
themselves to the height in what they are commended. Gloucestershire is a little troubled with the billeting, mustering, paying, and
the decay of many who have gone out of their estates. Warwickshire in billeting now participates with their neighbours. |
Feb. 25.
Wallingford House. |
37. Buckingham to Capt. John Pennington and Capt. Phineas
Pett. Warrant to them to contract for the building, in the Thames,
at Ipswich, Shoreham, and elsewhere, of 10 good pinnaces, of about
120 tons apiece, with the most advantage that may be for sailing
and rowing. |
Feb. 25.
Dover Castle. |
38. Sir John Hippisley to Buckingham. In Dover, the Duke has
chosen for Burgesses Mr. Nicholas and Sir John. Wishes he could
make James Hugessen a Burgess; he is well able to do the Duke
service. When at Court, saw an order that all goods coming out of
France, though belonging to Englishmen, should be forfeited. Has
stayed a hoy of Bremen, laden with French goods, belonging to
Englishmen, worth 5,000l., if that order stand in force. Has also
stayed a Hollander laden with French wines. Desires to hear his
pleasure thereon. |
| Feb. 25. |
39. Petition of Francis Olborne, sailor, to "the illustrious Prince,
George Duke of Buckingham." Served in the Abraham, of Ipswich,
at the Isle of Rhé, where a shot from the citadel shot both his arms
in such way that they were cut off above the elbows. At that
time the Duke promised he should have sufficient maintenance. He
should long since have been eaten up with vermin, or perished for
want of food, but for the Christian kindness of his Captain, Master,
and Purser. The Duke's ever known good disposition needs no
other instigation to deeds of charity; he, therefore, prays him to
give order for a pension for the poor suppliant. |
| Feb. 25. |
40. Petition of Henry Roade to the same. Having been pressed
for service in the Isle of Rhé, he served as carpenter's mate in the
Merchant Bonadventure, Capt. Richard Plumleigh. On October 22
his right hand was shot off. Prays that he may receive his Honour's
bounty. |
Feb. 25.
Mitton. |
41. Foulke Reed to Sec. Conway. Intends to speak to Mr.
Langston, as soon as he returns home, although he perceives, by
Lord Conway's letters, that "no doubt can be made at all." Particulars of the condition of lands of Lord Conway, part of his recent
purchases from Sir Edward Greville and the Earl of Middlesex. |
Feb. 25.
The Tower. |
42. Sir Allen Apsley to Nicholas. Has sent Mr. Clark to wait
on the Duke as Sir Allen's deputy at Plymouth, for he desires not
to have to do with Sir James Bagg, who never looks further into
business than to get moneys into his hands, and the instruments he
uses are so weak and ignorant they can scarce make a proportion,
except one old scrivener that he employs at times to make up his
accompts, which will ever be full of intricacy, loss, and confusion.
Mr. Clark was Sir Allen's deputy for delivery of provisions at the
Isle of Rhé. Has to attend there to suppress a Shrovetide disorder
and insurrection. There must be a present supply sent to Portsmouth, and wood from Portsmouth; Plymouth yields it not. All
his commissions are out of date. Prays him to procure the Duke's
warrant to the Clerk of the Crown for six new commissions to Sir
Allen and Sir Sampson Darrell. |
| Feb. 25. |
43. Sir Thomas Aylesbury to Nicholas, his "loving son." His
warrant was not amiss in substance, but sends him, as he desires,
the old form. The pay of a Vice Admiral is commonly 10s. per
diem. |
Feb. 25.
Deal Castle. |
44. William Byng, Captain of Deal Castle, to the same. Since
the receipt of the Duke's order to stay the Dutch ship laden with
salt, there has scarcely been a boat passed through the Downs. Has
stayed one of Bremen, from Havre de Grace, richly laden, and sent
her to Dover pier. Hopes she will prove good prize. Was that
day at Dover at Nicholas's being chosen a Baron of the Ports, which
was with much applause, but one man grumbled. |
Feb. 25.
Dover Castle. |
45. Sir John Hippisley to Nicholas. Informs him of his election
as Burgess at Dover. Has made stay of French goods in a hoy of
Bremen, worth 5,000l. at least, but they say the goods belong to
Englishmen; as also a Holland ship, laden with French wines.
Desires order what he shall do. |
Feb. 25.
London. |
46. Warrant of Sir Nicholas Hyde, Lord Chief Justice of the
King's Bench, for the apprehension of Francis Wright, alias Tovey,
alias Busden, alias Rawlyns, charged with having enticed Elizabeth,
daughter of William Hone, gentleman, to go beyond the seas,
without her parents' consent. |
| Feb. 25. |
47. Certificate of the Bailiffs of Dunwich, co. Suffolk, of the
names of the seafaring men within that town. Total number, 82. |
Feb. 26.
Southampton. |
48. Mayor and Aldermen of Southampton to Sec. Conway. It is
an order established upon record long since, and to which all of
them are sworn, that none of them shall give their voices for a
Burgess, but only to one there resident, the Recorder for the time
being only excepted; they therefore hope Lord Conway will pardon
them; they acknowledge that he has been very noble and gracious
to them. |
Feb. 26.
The Tower. |
49. Sir Allen Apsley to Nicholas. Sends the bearer for the 300l.
to buy necessaries and wood to send to Plymouth. He has posted
to Mr. Holt to take up shipping, and provide the wood forthwith.
Candles, platters, bowls, trays, spoons, &c., shall be sent from thence
on Thursday. Prays him to advise Bulham what he shall say for
the assignment for the ordinary. |
| Feb. 26. |
50. Philip Burlamachi to the same. Sends account of the quantities of provisions laden in certain specified vessels, of which seven
are at Plymouth and four at Dover, or between that place and
Plymouth. Four of the ships were laden in October last, the others
in December and January. Reminds him of 170l. paid to Sir James
Bagg last summer by his order. Cannot obtain the same for want
of the Duke's warrant. If he must seek for satisfaction from Sir
James, that will follow very slowly, at his leisure. Begs Nicholas to
procure him the Duke's warrant. |
Feb. 26.
Southampton. |
51. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Report of prizes at Southampton,
and of Capt. Theobald's Brazil prize at Cowes. More sugars will
appear than he had mentioned, and the true owner, one Theophilus
Theobald, had come suddenly out of Zealand, and accused his
brother, the captain, of attempting to defraud him. Sends inventory
and appraisement of the Black Dog's goods. Incloses, |
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51. i. Inventory and appraisement of the Black Dog before
mentioned. Total, 1,418l. 7s. 7d. |
Feb. 26.
Duchy House, this Mardi-gras. |
52. Capt. Robert Le Grys to Philip Earl of Montgomery, Lord
Chamberlain. The Earl had engaged him, by the King's command,
to print his translation of Argenis. He is ready for the press, and
one of the Stationers' Company, Mr. Mayne, undertakes to set their
presses or men to work on it, at once, so as it may be ready by
Easter; but as it is not permitted to any one to print without command or licence, he prays the Earl to ascertain if it be the King's
pleasure, and to signify the same to the Master and Wardens of the
Stationers' Company. Mr. Mayne thinks the book will be more
vendible if those who have a mind to read the verses find them in
it. He therefore desires that his Majesty will command him to
insert the verses, which are already joined with the translation
already published; they were rendered into English by Mr. Thomas
May, and not by him that set out the book. |
Feb. 26.
Newmarket. |
53. Endymion Porter to his wife, Olive Porter. Anxiety to hear
of her health. Wishes her to send word whether her face mends or
no. If she be well he will suffer till the King return; if not, he
will remedy his own torment by coming to her. |
Feb. 27.
Westminster. |
Contract between the King and Sir Francis Crane, Chancellor of
the Order of the Garter, for conveyance to Sir Francis of the
manors of Grafton, Hartwell, Aldrington alias Alderton, Blisworth,
Stokebrewerne, Shitlanger, Aston alias Ashton, Greensnorton, Potterspury, and Moorend, co. Northampton, as a security, for 7,500l. by
him to be advanced for the King's service. [Coll. Sign Man. Car. I.,
Vol. vi., No. 2.] |
Feb. 27.
Westminster. |
Grant to Abraham Dawes and Thomas Dawes of the office of
Collector of Customs inwards, in the port of London, for their
lives. Latin. [Ibid, No. 1.] |
Feb. 27.
Westminster. |
Pardon to Anthony Viscount Montagu, for not repairing to the
church and receiving the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and also
for sending his children beyond the seas, and harbouring Jesuits,
seminary and other Popish priests, with licence to repair to any
place within the kingdom, although the same be above five miles
from his dwelling. [Ibid., No. 4.] |
Feb. 27.
Westminster. |
Confirmation of an assignment made by the Lord Chief Baron,
and other lessees in trust for the King, to John Parkinson, of their
interest in certain lands parcel of the manor of Ampthill, co.
Bedford; and grant of the reversion to John Parkinson, son of the
said John Parkinson, made on payment of 150l., and reservation
of a yearly rent of 13l. 2s. Latin. [Coll., Sign Man., Car. I.,
Vol. vi., No. 3.] |
Feb. 27.
Westminster. |
Confirmation to the Mayor and Commonalty of Plymouth of all
their former charters and privileges, and grant that they may have
five justices of peace instead of three. Latin. [Ibid., No. 5.] |
Feb. 27.
Whitehall. |
54. Order of Council for supply of naval stores, ordnance, and
ammunition for the 10 new pinnaces to be built with the most
advantage both to row and sail. |
Feb. 27.
Whitehall. |
55. Order of Council, that, for the encouragement and reward of
men of merit, the Lord Admiral may increase the pay of captains,
officers, and others aboard his Majesty's ships, so as the same will be
borne by the fleet or ships wherein they serve, on the overplus of
the medium of 20s. per month. |
| Feb. 27. |
56. Order of Council, that 5,900l. having been advanced by the
Comptroller of the Household, for setting forth ships to convoy the
coal ships during the last year, and he having undertaken a similar
charge for the present year, which will amount to 12,504l., the
imposition of 2s. on every chaldron of coals be assigned to him in
payment. |
Feb. 27.
Gloucester. |
57. Mayor and Deputy Lieutenants of the city of Gloucester to
the Council. The county of the city of Gloucester does not amount
to more than a sixteenth part of the whole shire of Gloucester, but
they have received and billeted a tenth of the troops sent out of
Dorsetshire. Colonel Spry's regiment coming to Cirencester, the
writers have offered to receive a like proportion of them, but the
commanders endeavour to bring in a greater number. Pray that
they may not be charged beyond the proportion of one tenth. |
Feb. 27.
Bristol. |
58. William Buxton to Buckingham. According to the Duke's
order, has pressed 10 ships, and will get all ready within 14
days; also 8 barks for fire boats. Six lasts of powder must be
sent down for these ships. 500 sailors will be needed to man them,
and the charge for victualling them for 80 days will be 1,330l.
Shall have 4,000 bushels of wheat and 400 chaldrons of coals ready.
Begs for further instructions. This squadron will be as good a
squadron as Capt. Pennington's, the Lion only excepted. The
St. James will be ready in 10 days. Her sailors pray that they
may receive their pay, being 15 months behind. Without it they
are not able to go to sea. Incloses, |
|
58. i. List of the 10 ships above mentioned, with particulars of
their tonnage, men, and ordnance. |
Feb. 27.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. Sends the Commission for the
Council of War, and two warrants for Peter Richaut. He shall
have account of Burlamachi's letters about Rochelle, and the ships
at Plymouth. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 298.] |
| Feb. 27. |
59. Minute, similar to the preceding. |
Feb. 27.
Newmarket. |
The same to Lord President Manchester. Sends the Commissions to treat with the Ambassadors of the States; and that he
give account from time to time of the proceedings thereupon.
[Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 298.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Another minute, written on the same paper as No. 59. |
| Feb. 27. |
60. The same to his cousin, Edward Read. In reference to a
dispute between Lord Conway and Amy Conway, his brother's
widow, authorizes Mr. Read to speak with Weld thereon, and to cut
off 30l. or 40l., claimed by Mrs. Conway for wages, from the debt she
owes to Lord Conway. [Draft.] |
Feb. 27.
Newmarket. |
The same to Mr. Weld. To inquire touching a business of an
Irish Lord, stayed by Sir Henry Holcroft at the Signet, and sending
letters to the Lord President, the Countess of Buckingham, and
Mr. Read, to be delivered. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book,
p. 298.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Another minute, written on the same paper as No. 59. |
Feb. 27.
London. |
61. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Sends letters for the King, and
also from Dantzick. Sir Charles Morgan has bravely defended
Stade, and burnt the enemies' quarter. There is hope of making
good both the town and the river, if some present supply of 6,000l.
were sent away. The King has therein expressed his pleasure, but
if it were again pressed, the effect would sooner follow. Ought
there not to be a warrant and directions to treat with an agent
come from Hamburgh ? |
Feb. 27.
Ely House. |
62. R. Willis to Sec. Conway. Lord Robartes, of Cornwall, being
very weak, and much troubled with the stone, prays the King to
dispense with his personal attendance at the Parliament. Incloses
a letter for this purpose in the usual form. |
Feb. 27.
Bristol. |
63. William Buxton to Nicholas. Repeats the information in his
letter to the Duke of this date, and begs him to put his Grace
in mind of the particulars therein necessary to be attended to.
Incloses, |
|
63. i. List of ships similar to the one inclosed in his letter to
the Duke. |
| Feb. 27. |
64. Sir Guilford Slingsby, Sir Thomas Aylesbury, and Denzil
Fleming to the same. Beg him to move the Duke for an order for
the sale of the Red Hart, to Capt. Staples, in the way recommended
by the Commissioners of the Navy, in their letter of the 15th instant.
[Vol. xciii., No. 45.] |
Feb. 27.
Dover. |
65. Capt. John Oxenbridge to Nicholas. Has stayed a Frenchman, who pretends to be of Rochelle, but he fears him. Sir John
Hippisley has her under command. Begs him to acquaint Sir Henry
Mervyn. |
| Feb. 27. |
66. Charles Viscount Wilmot to Sir Guilford Slingsby, Comptroller, and Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Surveyor, of the Navy. Certifies,
that, on October 20 last, he impressed the Mary, Capt. Quaile, to
transport certain companies, with officers and victuals, to the Isle of
Rhé. The companies and victuals remained aboard until the Duke's
return to Plymouth. |
Feb. 28.
Westminster. |
Pardon to Rees Lewis, a person of weak mind, for stealing a
horse. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 7.] |
Feb. 28.
Westminster. |
Licence to Peter Richaut to obtain restitution from the King of
Spain for his ship, the St. George, wrongfully detained. [Ibid.,
No. 6.] |
Feb. 28.
Westminster. |
General pardon to the same, with special discharge of all bonds
for his appearance in the Star Chamber, to answer a charge against
him for selling his said ship, the St. George. Latin. [Ibid., No. 8.] |
| Feb. 28. |
67. Lord President Manchester to the King. Reports the proceedings of the Council. The next day, after the King's going from
London, they called the Commissioners of the Navy, and gave them
the King's thanks for past services, and let them know that it was
the King's pleasure in these stirring times to use again the ancient
officers of the Admiralty. A stand made by the Londoners in
proceeding with their contract upon some things reported concerning
Pomfret, but the Duke put them in the way again, and the money
has been paid and consigned to pay the mariners. The Council
of War met and begun at sea, now they are coming to land.
Commissioners from Ireland. Ambassadors from the States. The
Commission to consider of means for raising money met this afternoon; some things were propounded. The French merchants refuse
payment of the 20s. impost set on French wines, but the Council
admit no disputing, and have committed divers of them. Difficulties
with the petty farmers, as to advance of money by them. Harangue
in a high style of the Ambassador of Venice. Incloses, |
|
67. i. Resolutions and proceedings of the Council of War at
their meetings on February 21 and 23. |
| [Feb. 28 ?] |
68. Petition of the Master, Wardens, and Commonalty of the
Company of Shipwrights, and particularly of John Browne, a Warden,
to the Council. Performing constant service to his Majesty, in the
surveying ships, they have received from him a grant of privilege
from land service. This exemption being denied, and their present
Warden, Mr. Browne, being imprisoned by the Earl Marshal for not
finding arms, they have in vain petitioned the Lord Admiral and
the Earl Marshal. Pray for liberty to represent their grievances
to the King, and that in the meantime John Browne may be
enlarged. |
Feb. 28.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to Buckingham. Giving him account of divers
occurrences and advices from foreign parts. [Minute, Conway's
Letter Book, p. 298.] |
Feb. 28.
Newmarket. |
69. The same to the Master, Wardens, and Company of Stationers
of London. Warrant of licence for the printing of Capt. Robert
Le Grys's translation of Barclay's Argenis, with signification of his
Majesty's pleasure that the verses, joined with the translation already
published, being translated by Mr. Thomas May, should be inserted
in the present translation. |
| Feb. 28. |
70. Lord President Manchester to Sec. Conway. Received his
letter with two Commissions inclosed. Sends account to his Majesty
of the proceedings of the Council. Desires to know if it be such as
his Majesty expects. Incloses, |
|
70. i. Substance of the Venetian Ambassador's speech at the
Council Board, complaining of the opening of his letters. |
Feb. 28.
Swansea. |
71. William Herbert to Nicholas. Understands from his letter
that no prisage was due to the Lord Privy Seal for not yielding to
the demand, and preserving the prizes to the right owner. Has
incurred the displeasure of such as may occasion him no little
prejudice. |
| Feb. 28. |
72. Sir John Wolstenholme, William Burrell, and Joshua Downing
to Nicholas. Recommend that William Lane may be continued
overseer of the making of cordage at Chatham. |
| Feb. 28. |
73. William Earl of Banbury to Lord President Manchester.
Sends letters received from Banbury, where he will see they flatly
refuse to contribute to the billeting of the soldiers thereabout.
Will do well to advise what course is best to be taken herein, the
Parliament drawing on. The causers of this denial are all neighbours to Lord Saye, who, the writer fears, has his instruments
herein. Something must be speedily done, either by fair means or
foul, or else will all other counties do the like. Incloses, |
|
73. i. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Oxford to William Earl of
Banbury, Lord Licutenant. Have sent warrants to
billet Colonel Morton's regiment in Banbury, and also
warrants to the high constables to levy money for their
payment. Cannot get any money paid, except by some
few tenants of Sir William Pope, and from the town of
Cropredy. Banbury very stubborn in refusing, and
their example has done much harm. Beg that effectual
directions may be taken, for the soldiers have given forth
dangerous speeches. The warrants of the writers are
despised, and made a common talk of every idle companion. They have used both fair and rough speeches,
but none believe them, some saying they ought to do it
themselves, and others hoping to have them questioned
for sending their warrants. Inclose, |
|
73. i. 1. Copy of the answers of the several towns within the
hundreds of Banbury and Bloxam, co. Oxford, to
the demand of payment towards billeting soldiers
at Banbury. |
Feb. 29.
Westminster. |
Protection to Sir Thomas Gerard for the space of one year. Latin.
[Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 11.] |
Feb. 29.
Westminster. |
Grant to John Lord Mordaunt of the dignity of Earl of Peterborough. Latin. [Ibid., No. 10.] |
Feb. 29.
Westminster. |
Grant of denization to Andrew Pitcairn, one of the Grooms of
the Bedchamber and Master Falconer to the King. Latin. [Ibid.,
No. 9.] |
| Feb. 29. |
74. Dispensation for Richard Lord Robartes to be absent from
the ensuing Parliament, in regard of indisposition of body. [Draft.] |
| Feb. 29. |
75. Petition of Henry Billingsley, Abigail, his wife, and their three
sons, the brother, sister, and nephews of Emanuel Thompson,
merchant, one of the innocent English cruelly put to death by the
Hollanders in Amboyna, to the King. Set forth the frightful
tortures inflicted upon Emanuel Thompson by the Dutch, and appeal
to the King for justice. Underwritten is a reference of the petition
to the Commissioners authorized to treat with the Ambassadors
from the States. |
| Feb. 29. |
76. Copy of the preceding petition. |
Feb. 29.
Whitehall. |
77. Order of Council. On January 25 last the Board prohibited the importation of whale oils from foreign countries, except
by the Muscovy Company. John Thieulier having, in contempt of
that order, brought in certain whale oil in strangers' bottoms, he is
forbidden to unlade or sell the same until further order. |
Feb. 29.
Edinburgh. |
78. William Earl of Menteith to Buckingham. All the noblemen
and "tythemasters" who were in Edinburgh at his coming thither
signed the submission his Majesty sent down by him. Is happy
that his first piece of service has succeeded, and begs the Duke to
hold him in his good opinion. |
Feb. 29.
Portsmouth. |
79. William Towerson to the same. Sends appraisement and
inventory of the Nativity. She will require a great charge to make
her fit for the sea. Incloses, |
|
79. i. Appraisement above mentioned. Total, 156l. 18s. |
Feb. 29.
Newmarket. |
80. Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. The King approves his advice
about treating with Dr. Folker. The Commissioners appointed to
treat with the States' Ambassadors should also hear him. Sec. Coke
is to inspect or procure from him his letters of credence, and, if he
shall desire it, or the business require it, is to treat with him as may
be most suitable to the King's service. [Copy.] |
| Feb. 29. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 298.] |
| Feb. 29. |
81. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Mr. Wrenham brought him a
letter from the Lord Chamberlain, to put the Seal to fifty letters of
grants to Wrenham, for overseeing the execution of the proclamation
concerning keeping of Lent, whereby he and his deputies are authorized to take fees of innkeepers and such like, but are freed by
the Lord Chamberlain's letter from paying any at the Seals. The
grants are all sealed, but the Clerks of the Signet complain, that,
having no wages from the King, they should not receive the
ordinary fees from a person who is authorized to take them. The
Clerks request him to make known their complaint to the King.
The Duke has stayed his journey to Plymouth. About Monday
morning he will set forward to Newmarket. |
Feb. 29.
London. |
82. The same to the same. Sends copy of an order served on
de Quester, which is in effect a supersedeas of the place he enjoys
under the Broad Seal, and a revocation of many proclamations, as
well as of an order made at a full Council, which the King commanded to be no more questioned. Is troubled to see the audacity
of men in these times. Billingsley, a broker by trade, strives to
draw over to the merchants that power over foreign letters which
in all states is a branch of regal authority. The merchants' purse
has swayed very much in other matters, but never heard that it
encroached upon the King's prerogatives till now. The reference
must have been obtained from the King by some one who forbore
to inform him of the importance of the subject. Begs him to move
the King for a revocation of this order. Incloses, |
|
82. i. Copy of order of the Lord President and others, to whom
the King had referred the differences between the
merchants of London and Matthew de Quester, whereby
de Quester is advised, until the matter be heard, not to
interrupt the merchants in their conveying their own
letters. Whitehall, 1628, February 26. |
Feb. 29.
Ely House. |
83. Lord Keeper Coventry to the same. Sends letter from the
Archbishop of Canterbury, which he shall forbear to answer until
the King directs his pen. Begs therefore that he may receive his
Majesty's pleasure. Incloses, |
|
83. i. Archbishop Abbot, of Canterbury, to Lord Keeper Coventry.
Has received his summons to Parliament and the Convocation, with a letter in his Majesty's name, that personally
he should attend neither; since which there has been a
proclamation requiring all men interested in Parliament
to be there at the day appointed. If the King be graciously pleased to take off his restraint, he will be ready
in those two assemblies to perform his duty to God and
his church, to the King and kingdom, which he holds fit
to advertise the Lord Keeper, partly for his own indemnity, and partly, that if, by innovation any defect fall out
in the Convocation, it be not imputed to him. Ford,
1628, February 26. |
Feb. 29.
Portsmouth. |
84. William Towerson to Nicholas. Has sent the Duke an
appraisement of the Nativity. The store of fish in the ship's hold
has all perished, and is so noisome that no man is able to endure
aboard. The ketches will be ready to sail on Monday next. Sir
Philip Cartwright [Carteret] is come, and will ship himself and
needful ammunition aboard the Diana. |
| Feb. 29. |
85. Indenture between Captains John Pennington and Phineas
Pett, on the one part, and Matthew Graves, of Limehouse, shipwright,
on the other part. The latter covenants, before May 9 next,
to build a pinnace, of certain dimensions and character therein
described, in consideration whereof Pennington and Pett covenant
to pay for the same at the rate of 3l. 5s. per ton. |
| Feb. 29. |
86. Similar indenture between the same persons, parties of the
one part, and John Graves, of Limehouse, shipwright, of the other
part. |
| [Feb.] |
87. Justices of Essex to the High Constables of the same county.
They have received a command from the King and Council to give
attendance at Chelmsford on Tuesday next, March 4, where they
shall understand his Majesty's pleasure touching the election of
knights of the shire. The high constables are to entreat the freeholders to attend, and to give their voices for such gentlemen as
shall be agreed upon by the more part of the justices. [Copy.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
88. Considerations touching the advisability of assembling a
Parliament or not; attributed, in an indorsement, to "Ld. Cant."
It is ranged under the heads of "Fears" and "Hopes," and concludes
with a statement of four things the concurrence of which is necessary to give the writer hope of good success in Parliaments. The
first, "Fear," is, "that they will begin where they left." |
| [Feb. ?] |
89. Copy of the same. |
| Feb. |
90. Petition of Robert Ambrose, Master of Buckingham's barge
in the Isle of Rhé, to the Duke. Prays to be restored to his place
of boatswain in the Convertive, of which he had been deprived
through a scandalous imputation cast upon him by Anthony Lownes.
Reminds the Duke of his having captured several of the enemy's
boats in the Isle of Rhé. |
| [Feb.?] |
91. Petition of the Company of Shipwrights to Buckingham.
They complain of the grievances set forth in their petition to the
Council, No. 68, and pray, that, for as much as they are as liable to
the King's service as the Corporation of the Trinity House, if their
charter be any way defective the Duke will procure the same to be
viewed, and made as effectual as that to the Trinity House. |
| Feb. |
92. Information addressed to Buckingham, but delivered by Sir
Henry Hungate, to Nicholas, respecting the dealings of Walter
Vaughan, Sir Richard Vaughan, and John Lord Vaughan, with a
Flemish ship, driven, in November last, into the harbour of Llanelly,
co. Carmarthen. |
| [Feb. ?] |
93. Paper of Advice to the Duke, to cancel the malicious whispering of his enemies, by associating some persons with himself in the
business of advising the King. |
| Feb. |
94. Suggestion of terms on which the Duke might settle the
differences between Mr. Dancey and the town of Dover, touching
the execution of the office of water-bailiff. |
| Feb. |
95. Note from the Lord President of the North, for one of the
Secretaries of State to move the King for the release of a pilot and
Dutch mariner, who had been confined six months in York Castle,
together with certain mutineers who belonged to Capt. Kindlemarsh's ship, although not implicated in their offences. |
| [Feb. ?] |
96. Petition of the Workmen in general of the Navy at Chatham
to the Council. Have been seven months in the King's service, and
have not received any pay. Having no diet, they have been forced,
for food, raiment, and rent, to pawn and sell all they have, so that
they are now disabled from the King's service. They have waited
17 days as suitors to the King and the Lord Treasurer, and can
get no relief. 2,000l. would pay them all. Pray that they may
be paid. |
| [Feb. ?] |
97. Petition of Certain Merchants of Hamburgh to the Council.
The Hunter, the St. Peter, and the Hope, all of Hamburgh, were
lately surprised at sea by English ships acting under letters of
marque, and brought into Bristol, Plymouth, and Dartmouth, where
they are prosecuted as enemies' goods. They truly belong to the
petitioners, but, by reason of contrary winds and winter weather,
they are unable to obtain testimonies in that behalf from Hamburgh.
Pray for a reasonable time to obtain the same, and cessation of
prosecution in the meantime. |
| Feb. |
98. Proofs against the goods laden at Viana in the Hope of
Hamburgh, Captain Frederick Petersen, and also against the
St. Peter, Capt. Peter Wittegrove. |
| [Feb.?] |
99. Petition of John Thieulier, factor for certain merchants of
Middleburgh, in Zealand, to the Council. On November 26 last,
petitioner sold to Thomas Overman, in London, 400 hogsheads
of whale oil, whereof 120 have been delivered. Having imported
188 hogsheads more, to deliver according to his agreement, he is not
permitted to land them, by reason of the order of January 25 last
(Vol. xci., No. 53). Prays that, as his contract was made before
that order, he may be permitted to land his oils. |
| [Feb.] |
100. Accompt of William Weld's receipts and expenditure for Lord
Conway, from December 29, 1627, to February 2, 1628. Some of
the items are worthy of note. On two occasions "Delivered to your
Lordship at play 1l.;" "Charge of preparing and passing your
Lordship's patent of your lands in Ireland, as appears by bill,
70l. 1s. 4d.;" "Given in new year's gifts, as appears by bill,
222l. 2s. 10d.;" "To one that brought your Lordship jelly from
Mr. Ferris, 5s.;" "To a juggler, 10s.;" "For drawing the plot of
Ragley House, 8s. 6d.;" "For a cap for your Lordship, 10s.;"
"For two pair of shoes for your Lordship, 9s.;" "To Sir Richard
Norton's man that brought six pheasants, 10s." |
| [Feb. ?] |
101. Statement, in the handwriting of Sec. Coke, of the title of
the King and the Muscovia Company to Greenland, with the
various acts of oppression exercised upon the servants of the latter
by the Hollanders, and the measures taken to procure redress. |
| [Feb. ?] |
102. Copy of the same. |
| [Feb. ?] |
103. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Conway. The ships at Plymouth
are not ready to convoy the barks to Rochelle, nor will be so for a
long time. The provisions were designed for a supply for three
months. They are now at the end of the fifth month, and he learns
from Plymouth that bread, beer, cheese, and everything else is
spoiling. In the meantime Rochelle runs imminent risk of falling.
Intelligence from thence that the Spaniards have quitted that coast,
so that the blockade is maintained by the French army alone,
which cannot be so formidable that we ought not to attack it with
a view to succour the poor Rochellers. Vehemently urges the
adoption of vigorous measures. Fr. [Copy.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
104. Petition of James Harrington, Fellow of Wadham College,
Oxford, to Bishop Laud of Bath and Wells, visitor of the said
College. Sets forth certain grievances to which he had been subjected
since his fellowship was first called in question, and prays the Bishop
to write to the Wardens and Fellows, that he might have 4l.,
detained from him since his restitution by the Bishop, and also some
contribution towards his charges. |
| Feb. |
105. Report by Capt. [John] Heydon, on the quantity and
character of the powder brought into the King's stores by Philip
Burlamachi and Mr. Evelyn, since November 1626. |
| Feb. |
106. Estimate of Stephen Danske and John Goddin, for repairing
the dockhead, wharfs, and graving place at Portsmouth. Total,
97l. 2s. 9d. |
| [Feb. ?] |
107. Minutes of several petitions to the King. One is from the
Earl of Arundel, who having paid, under his farm of currants, for
two years, the rent of 1,108l., though he received it not again from
the merchants, and the courses held in that business being much to
his prejudice and not usual towards any subject, he appeals to his
Majesty's justice. The other petitions are from Lord Bourke, the
Earl of Ormond, and Mr. Hadsor; they all relate to businesses in
Ireland. |
| [Feb.] |
108. Certificate of the Duke of Buckingham and the Commissioners of the Navy of the charge of the Navy, both ordinary and
extraordinary in harbour, and the ordinary at sea, containing six
ships and four pinnaces, for the year 1628. Total, 40,875l. 14s. 4d. |
