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Sept. 1.
Windsor. |
1. The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, Dr. Prideaux,
Regius Professor of Divinity, Dr. Duppa, Dean of Christchurch,
Dr. Bancroft, Master of University College, Dr. Juxon, Dean of
Worcester, and Warden of St. John's, Sir Nathaniel Brent, Warden
of Merton, Dr. Zouch, Professor of Civil Law, and Principal of Alban
Hall, and Henry Briggs, Mathematical Reader. Certain houses,
situate betwixt St. Mary's Church and the schools, and betwixt All
Souls and Brasenose, in some kind take off from the lustre and
dignity of the University, the persons addressed are therefore to
ascertain to whom those houses belong, and the value thereof, and
to certify the same to Sec. Dorchester, with whom his Majesty will
take such order that the King's love to learning and care of the
University may appear. [Copy.] |
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Docquet of the same. |
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The King to the Sub-dean or President and Chapter of the
Cathedral of Lincoln, to elect Dr. Topham, one of his Majesty's
Chaplains, to the Deanery of Lincoln, void by the death of Dr.
Parker. [Docquet.] |
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2. Petition of the inhabitants of Drury Lane, Queen Street,
Princes Street, and others, neighbours there adjoining, to the King.
John Parker and Richard Brett have divers times attempted to
build on a little close called Old Witch, which has always lain open,
free to all persons to walk therein, and sweet and wholesome for the
King and his servants to pass towards Theobalds. Parker and Brett
have formerly been imprisoned for these attempts, but now they
have pulled down the bridges and stiles, and carried great store of
bricks thither, and give forth threatening speeches that they will go
forward. Petitioners would take a lease of the close, and set the
same with trees, wherefore they pray that the meditated buildings
may be stopped. [Referred to the Commissioners for Buildings.
Windsor, 1629, Sept. 1.] |
Sept. 1.
Westminster. School. |
3. Lambert Osbolston to Sec. Dorchester. Rejoices of the Sec's
nearer return to his beloved Westminster. Lord Lincoln has returned the Sec. his often and hearty thanks. Mr. Carpenter will
inform him that the writer has been mindful of those ways that
were offensive to the whole neighbourhood, and that Dr. Grant has
been forward to better them. Recommends Robert Hannay, who
has a request unto his Majesty. |
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4. Henry Earl of Holland to Attorney General Heath. It is the
King's pleasure that he should prepare a pardon for Thos. Pepard,
of Glascarrick, co. Wexford, Edw. Butler, of Paulestown, co. Kilkenny, and James Furlong, for all highway robberies, burglaries,
and felonies. |
Sept. 1.
Southampton. |
5. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Has received opinion of Sir Henry
Marten respecting tenths of goods landed out of foreign prizes. Has
acted upon it by returning goods to Capt. Tybalt and Ryman.
Wishes for orders respecting wines brought into the Wight by
James Riskamor [Reskeimer]. Sends appraisement of similar wines
brought in by one Pickford, Vice-Admiral to Capt. Crampton, set
forth by Humphrey Slaney. Inclosed, |
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5. i. Appraisement and account of tenths of the Margaret and
her lading, taken by Capt. Robt. Pickford. Southampton,
6th Aug. 1829. |
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6. Depositions of Jacob Johnson and John Stone. On the 27th
July last Jacob Johnson attempted to dive at the Lizard, but wasprevented by William Robinson, Degory Priske, and others, who
alleged that Sir George Douglas had a patent for what was recovered
there. Thence made his course to Dartmouth, where he weighed
five pieces of ordnance, but was forbidden by the Mayor and Town
Clerk to work any more, unless he would compound with the
town. |
Sept. 2.
Windsor Castle. |
7. The King to the Exchequer in Scotland. Warrant to pay to
Lord Gordon 5,000l. sterling for his heritable offices of the Sheriffs
of Inverness and Aberdeen, resigned by his father and him into the
King's hands. [Copy.] |
Sept. 2.
London. |
8. William Earl of Angus to Sec. Dorchester. Recommends his
cousin's business, and hopes he may receive from the King the like
gracious and bountiful answer as he has given to others for the like
service. |
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9. Sir John Carleton to the same. Thanks for return of his
horses, with a fourth horse for interest. Hopes the Sec. will have
use of him next summer. Joys much at the occasion of his coming
into those parts. |
Sept. 2.
Home Lacy. |
10. John Viscount Scudamore to Nicholas. Had not forgotten
what passed at Putney, but finding the noble bearer's promise passed
to Lord Lumley to acquaint him before he finished the business, and
that he had gained the young lady to reside with his own friends, he
durst not press, neither did he think it needful; whilst she continues
constant there is no danger. Loves Nicholas for his love to his
brother Ashburnham, and his fidelity to the memory of his dearest
lord, Nicholas's master. |
Sept. 3.
Windsor. |
11. The King to Attorney General Heath. The King desiring to
purchase the house in Lambeth, wherein Sir George Chute lately
dwelt, with a close of eight acres, of all which John Abrahall is the
owner, he is to draw a Privy Seal to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer to contract for the same at the price of
1,400l., the King's purpose being to place therein Colonel Robert
Scott for his Majesty's service. |
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12. Petition of Wm. Towerson, of Portsmouth, merchant, to the
Lords of the Admiralty, for allowance of moneys disbursed by him
in staying 21 French ships laden with wine, and sending them up to
London by Capt. Pennington, and also in saving the provision of
the Gift of God, of St. Malo. Annexed, |
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12. i. List of French ships stayed at Portsmouth by virtue of
a warrant from Sec. Conway to Wm. Towerson, Deputy
Vice-Admiral of co. Southampton, dated 27 November
1626, and which ships were delivered into the charge of
Capt. Pennington 24 May 1627. |
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12. ii. Charges disbursed for the Gift of God, 23 March 1627:—
total 10l. 0s. 4d. |
Sept. 3.
Windsor, at the Antelope in Pescod Street. |
13. Edward Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Since by Mr. Lucas, the Sec.
granted a pass, but denied the supply the writer requested, he has
been at Winchester, endeavouring to sell a piece of land formerly
mortgaged, but in vain. Prays to be furnished with 20l., which will
carry him over. Leaves his wife and two children as pledges. Has
made his going over known to all the French. |
Sept. 3.
Westminster; from Lord Dorchester's house. |
14. Henry Lucas to Sec. Dorchester. Reports interviews with
Sir Maurice Abbot and Sir Hugh Hammersley on business of the
East India Company and the Levant Company. Mr. Burlamachi
will not go till Monday or Tuesday next, for his daughter is newly
brought abed, and her husband abroad. Has delivered letters to
Mons. Soubise and Lady Wake. |
| Sept. 4. |
Docquet of Warrant to the Exchequer and Duchy of Lancaster,
authorising certain particulars and grants to be made to Henry
Earl of Holland, for which see 1629, Sept. 8. |
| Sept. 4. |
Grant to Wm. White and others, at the nomination of Sir Allen
Apsley, of the manor of Newington Barrow in co. Middlesex, and
other manors and lands in several counties amounting to 714l. 5s. 7d.
per annum, to be held in socage, with a reservation of a rent of
714l. 5s. 7d. to the Crown. Together with a confirmation of an
assignment made by his Majesty's lessees in trust of part of the said
manors and lands for satisfaction to Sir Allen Apsley of 20,000l.,
parcel of a greater debt due unto him by his Majesty. [Docquet.] |
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Grant to Peter Lennarth and others (at the nomination of Sir
Allen Apsley) in consideration of 20,000l., of the forest of Galtres,
co. York, with the woods, soil, and deer of the said forest, to be held
in socage at the yearly rent of 40l. to the Crown. [Docquet.] |
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Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to give order to the AttorneyGeneral to insert a clause in the grant to be made to Sir Allen
Apsley of the forest of Galtres, exempting him from the payment of
tithes in respect of the same forest. [Docquet.] |
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Release to Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossory of a bond of
100,000l. given to Richard, late Earl of Desmond, and Elizabeth his
wife, deceased, for performance of the late King's award concerning
some questions between them, and which bond was heretofore
assigned to the late King. [Docquet.] |
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The King to the Lords Justices of Ireland to discharge all extents
against the Earl of Ormond's lands by virtue of the 100,000l. above
mentioned. [Docquet.] |
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Grant to Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossory of the wardship of
Lady Elizabeth Preston, daughter and heir of Richard late Earl of
of Desmond. [Docquet.] |
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15. Petition of Dame Jacoba Vanlore, widow, to the King.
Queen Elizabeth granted to Henry Lord Hunsdon the Lordship and
Castle of Tunbridge, co. Kent, part of the possessions of the Duke of
Northumberland, by virtue whereof Lord Hunsdon and his heirs
received the issues, fines, and amerciaments of the tenants and
resiants. Sir Peter Vanlore, the petitioner's husband, purchased
the same premises, but since his purchase the grants thereof have
been conceived to be defective, for want of particular explanation of these things. Prays for a grant of the same to her sel
and her children in particular words. [Referred to the Attorney
General to report what liberties the former Lords of Tunbridge have
enjoyed. Windsor. 1629, Sept. 4.] |
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16. Petition of the Governor, Assistants, and Society of the
Mineral and Battry works to the same. This Company has been a corporation for almost sixty years, and many thousands of poor subjects
have been set on work by means of the iron wire made with water
engines first invented by petitioners, and whereby the kingdom has
been provided with wire to make wool cards, knitting needles, and
other things. An attempt to bring in false and deceitful wool cards
by Dutch and Germans, about the end of Queen Elizabeth, occasioned an Act of Parliament forbidding the sale of foreign wool cards,
but of late years strangers have evaded the Act by bringing in iron
wire not made into cards. Pray that such importation may be
prohibited, the petitioners offering to pay yearly the seven years'
average of the customs duties received thereon. [Referred to the
Lord Treasurer to give such order as shall be most behoveful for the
benefit of the Commonwealth. Windsor, 1629, Sept. 4.] |
Sept. 4.
Plymouth. |
17. Mayor and others of Plymouth to the Council. For a month
last past seven sail of Dunkirkers have lain on their coast, who have
taken near 20 sail of ships, whereof four or five belonged to that
harbour. The most part they sunk, putting all the men on shore,
except the masters, but proffering those who would serve them 20s.
a month, the residue they carried for Biscay. Most of their company were English and Scots, who said there were twenty other sail
building at Dunkirk. |
Sept. 4.
University College, Oxford. |
18. Dr. John Bancroft to Sec. Dorchester. Concerning the map of
the projected Piazza Literaria, now sent by Mr. Dacres, hopes it will
give full satisfaction. A perfect account of the valuation cannot
be made out till Mr. Vice-Chancellor's return from an absence on
business that nearly concerns him. |
Sept. 4.
Christ Church, Oxford. |
19. Dr. Brian Duppa to Sec. Dorchester. Dorchester has given a
fair testimony that noble intentions cannot be slow of growth when
the royal breath of a King gives life and motion to them. Usually
there, there is a long parenthesis between talking of a good deed
and doing it. The University thinks herself happy in having so
active a son. Others have provided for her necessities, Dorchester
is the first that ever thought of ornament and delight for her. The
liberal sciences had a being before; but they are now likely to have
a breathing too, as soon as those buildings shall be removed that
stifled them. Their society, of which they glory that Dorchester
was once a part, will yield a ready obedience to his Majesty's
commands. |
| Sept. 5. |
The King to the Lords Justices of Ireland, to call before them Sir
Thos. Butler, a baronet of that kingdom, and to take order that he
either give speedy satisfaction to Philip Proger, one of the grooms
of the Privy Chamber, of 250l., which he was to pay to Mr. Proger
for procuring the said dignity, or make his personal appearance
before the King. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 5. |
The King to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex. Warrant to
deliver Edward Okyn, alias Shocke, and 16 other convicted prisoners
to Lieutenant-Colonel Rainsford, to be employed in the service of
the United Provinces. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 5.
Wells. |
20. Dep. Lieuts. of co. Somerset to Wm. Earl of Pembroke. They
have taken a view of all the trained forces of that county, and have
caused the same to be made fully complete according to the modern
fashion. The officers and soldiers are all men well-affected in
religion, and have willingly taken the oath of allegiance. |
| Sept. 5. |
21. Dennis Fleming to Nicholas. Sends letter of Robert Kitchen,
one of the persons appointed to sell the Phœnix at Bristol, proposing
questions respecting the sale of her anchors and some of her sails.
They are now at Deptford paying off the extra men of the Second
and Seventh Lion's Whelps, the Charles and Miniken, and in expectation of more money for the like payments aboard the Rainbow,
Bonaventure, and Seven Stars. Begs him to procure warrant for
appointment of some ship for guard of the river. Has given order
for victualling the Dreadnought. Incloses, |
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21. i. Robert Kitchen to the Officers of the Navy. The Phœnix
is in Hungroad, they must have her up to the city to sell
her. Suggests a stay of the sale of some of her anchors,
and inquires whether it be intended to sell her new sails.
Bristol, 1629, August 27. |
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22. Certificate of the Mayor and others of Faversham, at the
request of Edw. Grace, merchant of London, that the best wheat was
sold in Faversham market that day at 29s. 8d. per quarter. |
Sept. 6.
London. |
23. Sir Francis Willoughby to Sec. Dorchester. If Dorchester be
inclining "that way," there is no doubt of his success, and he shall
find a far better estate than Sir Francis related, as to which he
refers him to Mr. Parker his neighbour. Begs the Sec. to procure
Sir Francis some of the money due to him for his services. The
journey he is to undertake into Ireland with his family is both great
and difficult. Begs to be helped forward with as much speed as
possible. |
Sept. 7.
Welbeck. |
24. Wm. Earl of Newcastle, to the Council. Incloses a letter and
certificate respecting Gervase Markham, and doubts not that on
perusal thereof they will give order respecting Mr. Markham's
serious importunities for his arms sequestered. Inclosed, |
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24. i. Archbishop Harsnet of York to William Earl of Newcastle. Gervase Markham is a bed-rid gentleman. He
has been a constant Protestant from his youth. It is
marvelled by what hand any information has been suggested otherwise. Could not rest satisfied but that some
smoke had arisen that way until he talked with the
minister of his parish, whose certificate is inclosed.
Southwell, 1629, Aug. 12. Inclosed, |
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24. i. 1. Certificate of Walter Cary, vicar of Dunham, co.
Nottingham, to Archbishop Harsnet. Ever since
the writer has been at Dunham, which is eleven
years and upwards, Gervase Markham has
usually resorted to church, and is very free from
all imputation of papistry. Had Markham
been able to ride he would have attended the
Archbishop. 1629, August 8. |
Sept. 7.
Ragland. |
25. Henry, Earl of Worcester, to Lord Treasurer Weston.
Wishes a warrant sent to him amended. The men are not Spaniards
but a pack of pirates, French and other nations, and unless it be one
Spanish boy, not a Spaniard amongst them. This mistake would
not have occurred but for the pretended authority of Mr. Herbert of
Swansea, who charged the constables who were about to carry them
to Sir Thos. Mansell, to forbear until he had examined them. The
Earl explains his title to certain escheats. They were not enemies'
goods, but goods of those who had committed felony in robbing the
King's subjects on land, and therefore no Admiralty cause. |
Sept. 7.
Dartmouth. |
26. Mayor and others of Dartmouth to the Council. The Dunkirk
and Biscayan men-of-war and French pirates infest that coast more
than in former times. They have taken five ships of that port
within a short time, and many others of other ports. Men resolve
to keep their ships at home, whereby the King's customs are
impaired and a great number of poor people deprived of their
maintenance. |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to Katherine Duchess of Buckingham and Sir George
Manners of rents of 425l. and 60l. reserved out of the Lordship of
Hatfield and the Manors of Thorne, Fishlake, and other manors and
lands in cos. York, Lincoln, and Nottingham, to the use of the now
Duke of Buckingham, or for payment of the debts of the late Duke,
or otherwise for the preferment of his other children. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to Robert Brett of lands in Herne and Tuddington, co.
Bedford, accrued to his Majesty by the attainder of Wm. Brett, his
brother for felony. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Licence to Philip Lord Wharton and Sir Thomas Wharton, his
brother, to travel for three years, with six servants and 100l. in
money. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
The like to Sir Thomas Smith, Viscount Strangford, in Ireland,
with four servants and money allowed unto a person of his quality. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Letter to the Mayor and other officers of Bristol to restore to
John Cochin, a ship of his, stayed there on publishing the Proclamation for restraint of selling ships, he having formerly lost the same
by way of prize and bought the same again a month before the
publication of the Proclamation. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to Thos. Redborne of an almsroom in Christ Church in
Oxford. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
The King to the minister and inhabitants of Ashford, recommending Alexander Udny, one of the King's chaplains, to be their
lecturer. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward, of the offices
of Warden, Chief Justice and Justice itinerant of all forests, on
this side Trent, and the mastership of the game, for life. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to Henry Earl of Holland, Captain of the Guard, of the
offices of Constable of the castle of Windsor and keeper of all
forests there, and of Lieutenant of the forest and castle of Windsor,
for life. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Pardon to Richard Birkenhead, drawn according to the form of
the pardon at the King's coronation. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to Clement Cotton, for 21 years, of the sole printing of a
Brief and Concordance to the last translation of the Holy Bible,
allowed by the authority of the Church of England. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Grant to Richard Free of an almsroom in Ewelme, co. Oxford. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
27. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a bill for
a commission to the Lords of the Admiralty, to cause the Judge of
the Admiralty to issue commissions to take pirates, as was done by
the Earl of Nottingham and the Duke of Buckingham, late Admirals
of England. |
Sept. 8.
Westminster. |
28. Warrant under the Privy Seal to Lord Treasurer Weston and
Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and to Edward
Lord Newburgh, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, authorizing
particulars and grants to be made to Henry Earl of Holland, of the
manors of Drayton Basset and Stoindelf, cos. Stafford and Warwick,
and Wakefield, co. York, reserving the old rents and passing the
same to the Earl at 28 years purchase, in part satisfaction of his
debt of 29,000l. |
Sept. 8.
Ragley. |
29. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Regrets that his
business in London had so slow despatch that he could not attend
Lord Conway at Ragley. Reports on the terms of several new
leases. |
Sept. 8.
His Majesty's fort near Plymouth. |
30. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Peter Pamer [Palmer] comes
up to make complaint against William Rowe of Stonehouse, a man
of a most disobedient spirit, for taking a French bark since the peace,
and converting her to his own use without adjudication or acknowledgement of any duties to his Majesty. |
| Sept. 8. |
31. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Sends
copies of papers to enable him to prepare a discharge to Lady
Villiers of an arrear of 437l. 10s. on her rent of the duties of imported gold and silver thread. Prefixed, |
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31. i. Petition of Dame Barbara Villiers, widow, to the King.
On 29 June 1627 the King granted her a lease for 21
years of the duties on gold and silver thread imported,
under the yearly rent of 200l. By reason of embargoes
and disturbances she has not received enough to pay the
rent, and is now in arrear 437l. 10s. Prays discharge
of the arrear, and permission to receive the duties in
future without rent. |
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31. ii. Reference to the Lord Treasurer for effecting the petitioner's
desire. Whitehall, 1629, April 18. |
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31. iii. Lord Treasurer to the officers and farmers of the customs
in London, to certify what quantities of gold and silver
thread have been imported from Michaelmas 1627 to
Lady Day 1629, and what money Lady Villiers has
received clear. 1629, May 29. |
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31. iv. Officers of the Customs of London to the Lord Treasurer.
In the time mentioned Lady Villiers has received clear
257l. 0s. 7½d. Conceive that these duties will decay, for
the invention of making Venice gold and silver within
the kingdom is come to that perfection that it will be made
here much better cheap than it can be brought from
beyond seas. In Sir William Garway's time the duties
received by him amounted to 1,246l. per annum. Custom
House, 1629, June 9. |
| Sept. 9. |
Grant to Christopher Sands (at the nomination of Humphrey
Rogers,) of his Majesty's interest in the estate of Miles Sands, outlawed for killing John Birkehead. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
Warrant for repayment to Jeffery Kerby of 4,000l. which he had
lately paid into the exchequer by way of loan. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
32. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. The alterations
in the new charter for the town of Dorchester do not detract from the
king's profit, or give them any greater power in the government of
their corporation than they had before. [Copy.] |
Sept. 9.
Oxford. |
33. Sir Nathaniel Brent to the same. Holds the visit paid to him
[at Merton College] a singular honour done by Lord Dorchester's
means, and hopes to receive the like favour another time. Those
employed in the business of clearing the passage between St. Mary's
church and the public schools use all diligence. No man is unwilling
to obey his Majesty's pleasure, but there are many intricacies, and
many doubts to be cleared, which will require longer time than at
first imagined. Hopes to give him a more particular account within
ten or twelve days. |
Sept. 9.
Mincing Lane. |
34. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Certifies to the sufficiency
of Thos. Burleigh, for Master Gunner. |
| Sept. 10. |
Warrant for payment of 1,000l. to Sir Rob. Karr, keeper of his
Majesty's privy purse, for present supply thereof. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 10. |
35. Certificate of Inigo Jones, Lawrence Whitaker, and four
others, commissioners for buildings, to whom the petition of Drury
Lane and other places adjoining (see 1629, Sept. 1,) was referred, to
the King. They have viewed the place called Old Witch Close on
the back side of Drury Lane whereupon Sir Kenelm Digby desires
to erect new buildings. The inhabitants still purpose to plant it
with trees for wholesome and pleasant walks. The erection of
buildings there would tend to defeat the King's intention declared
in his proclamation and commission for buildings. |
| Sept. 10. |
36. Copy of the same. |
| Sept. 10. |
37. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Sends inclosed
the draft of that letter which the Lord Keeper, the Lord Privy Seal,
and the Sec. yesterday agreed upon, to be sent to the Justices of the
King's Bench, if his Majesty shall please, for bailing as many of the
prisoners as his Majesty shall nominate. The two Lords will take it
into their thoughts to advise unto how many it is best to extend.
There is much difference between the faults of three of them and the
rest, yet he is afraid there will be many inconveniences if there be
a difference made. His desire is that the King's honour may not
suffer nor his power be lessened, and yet that be done which may
stand with his justice. Has moved the Lord Treasurer for the new
Plantation on his own petition. He will give way to it, but there
must be no freedom from payment of customs. Prays Dorchester to
move the King therein and make a reference to Mr. Solicitor.
Inclosed, |
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37. i. The King to Lord Chief Justice Hyde and the rest of the
Justices of the King's Bench. A., B., C., and D. stand
committed to the Tower for notorious contempts and
seditions. The King being now resolved of a course of
proceeding against them, is pleased that, in the meantime, they be bailed, with very sufficient sureties, for their
appearance in the King's Bench on the first day of next
Term. |
| [Sept. 10 ?] |
38. Questions in the handwriting of Attorney General Heath,
which, if the King consult with the Council and Judges what course
is to be resolved upon in the matter of Sir John Eliot and the other
imprisoned Members of Parliament, would bring the question to a
resolution. |
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39. Copy of the same with one paragraph omitted. |
| Sept. 10. |
40. Wm. Shaw to Sec. Dorchester. As his former suggested fair
purchase in Westminster was of too little value, suggests another of
more weight, being 2,000l. a year land, and 20,000l. stock in
Aurum potabile, and the owner aged 40. If this be acceptable, he
will produce the particular and party. |
| Sept. 10. |
41. Wm. Lake to Nicholas. Sends, by the Lord Treasurer's command, a note of things to be mentioned to the Lords of the Admiralty
at their next meeting. They relate to payments for timber supplied
at Chatham by Mr. Goddard and Mr. Wall, and other timber needed
for repair of the Victory, Garland, Antelope, and Mary Rose. |
| [Sept. 10 ?] |
42. Draft in the handwriting of Nicholas of letter proposed to be
written by the Lords of the Admiralty to the officers of the Navy
requesting them to make the payments to Mr. Goddard and Mr.
Wall mentioned in the preceding article. |
| Sept. 11. |
Grant to Alexander Stafford, his Majesty's servant, of a new office
to be called the Office of Remembrancer of the Court of Wards and
Liveries, for life, with the yearly fee of 10l., and such fees as the
Master and Council of the said Court shall appoint. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 11. |
Grant of Denization for John Lepin, born in foreign parts. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 11. |
The like for Renne Trippier. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 11. |
Pardon for Thomas Christofer for stealing two mares, subscribed
by Sir John Bridgeman and Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, Justices of
Assize for co. Chester. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 11. |
Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to Thos. Otley,
groom of the privy Buckhounds, in the place of John Williams, deceased, wages of 13d. per diem and 20s. per annum for livery. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 11. |
Grant to Edward Blenkarne of an almsroom in Carlisle. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 11. |
43. Order of Council that on the sale of certain lands of his Majesty
near Faversham, the Admiralty jurisdiction be reserved. [Copy.] |
| Sept. 12. |
Licence to Robert Tirwhitt, his Majesty's servant, for 21 years,
to transport 3,200 barrels of butter yearly, to be bought within
cos. Norfolk, Lincoln, and York, paying 2s. 6d. for every barrel
transported in lieu of customs, with these cautions, that he shall not
buy butter for export when the price is more than 4d. per pound,
and that his licence may be suspended by the Lord Treasurer, or
Council. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 12.
Aboard the Lion in Lee Road. |
44. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Yesterday Mr. Burlamachi came on board; this morning they sailed, but
were obliged to come to an anchor by contrary wind; news from
Flushing of the surrender of the Bosche. The Dreadnought is at
Flushing wanting victuals, which are to be supplied by Sir Peter
Courteen of Middleburgh. The Hollanders have also taken Hamme,
in Westphalia, and besieged Hulst. They are also masters of Carthagena, in the West Indies, with three millions of treasure. Has
sent Capt. Bamfield to ply from the Downs to Portsmouth. A report
that 25 sail of lusty ships of the King of Spain are to come out of
Dunkirk with the first wind. |
Sept. 12.
Christchurch, Oxford. |
45. Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Oxford, to Sec. Dorchester. Unfounded claims set up by Brazenose to Black Hall,
Glazing Hall, and Staple Hall, which lie between St. Mary's and
the Schools. Pray him to take order that the writers may have the
composition for what belongs to them. |
Sept. 12.
The Downs. |
46. Captain Sidrack Gibbon to Sir Henry Mervyn. Has been
in company with the Dreadnought and Fourth Whelp at Guernsey
and Jersey, and there received such soldiers as were appointed by
the Governor, and landed them at Flushing. Supposes the Dreadnought and Fourth Whelp are gone to Tilbury Hope. Laid his
purser in prison at Portsmouth, and thereby recovered five tons of
beer. Has but fifteen days' provision. |
Sept. 12.
Elbing. |
47. John Hull to Endymion Porter. Peace concluded between
the Kings of Poland and Sweden for six years. Extreme poverty
of the country, and dearness of provisions. The Swedish dollar is
not worth more than 18d., instead of 3s., as represented by the
Ambassador in England. The King's pay is but half a rix dollar
to the private soldier, and for all officers as little or less, according
to their rank and quality. The writer's Captain had died, and by
the help of Sir Thomas Roe he had got the Company. |
Sept. 13.
Basings in Peckham. |
48. Sir Thomas Gardyner to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for kindness shewn to the writer's son. Sends 8 melons, 12 figs, 12 pears;
grapes and Cornelia cherries. Prays him to remember the writer's
son when he writes to Colonel Morgan. |
Sept. 14.
Magdalen College, Oxford. |
49. Dr. Accepted Frewen to the same. Presumes Sir Nathaniel
Brent has given him a full account of their proceedings touching the
Schools. Sends copy of the sermon preached by the writer before
the King at Woodstock. Dr. Potter is in Hampshire, whither the
writer has sent notice of his Majesty's pleasure in this particular. |
| Sept. 15. |
Grant to Dr. Owen, Bishop elect of St. Asaph, to hold in commendam with the Bishopric, the Archdeaconry of St. Asaph, with
other benefices within the dioceses of Bangor and St. Asaph, not
exceeding 150l. per annum. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
50. Petition of the Master, Fellows, and Scholars of Pembroke
College, Oxford, to the King. State the facts adduced in their
former petition (See Vol. cxlii., No. 66.), with the report thereon
of the Lord Keeper, and pray the king to order a patent to be
drawn up, for giving them the patronage of the Church of St.
Aldate's, Oxon. [Reference to the Attorney General accordingly.
Theobalds, 1629, Sept. 15.] |
Sept. 15.
Oxford. |
51. Dr. Accepted Frewen and others to Sec. Dorchester. Report
the value of the houses proposed to be taken down between St.
Mary's Church and the Schools. [From a Memorandum underwritten by the Sec., it would seem that the prices asked for houses
to be taken down was 2,160l.; that the materials were worth 650l.;
that the Colleges demanded rents, and that the ground would need
to be paved.] Annexed, |
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51. i. List of houses to be demolished, with the sums asked for
purchase and value of the materials. |
Sept. 16.
St. Martin's Lane. |
52. Sir Guilford Slingsby, and N. Terne, to the Lords of the
Admiralty. Have examined the charge of the Judith ketch, emloyed for an experiment on the river Thames above the Bridge, and
conceive that neither the demands of Sir Alexander Napper, nor the
boatswain's, are proper to be paid out of the Office of the Navy. |
Sept. 16.
Petworth. |
53. Henry Earl of Northumberland to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks
for sending him Low Country passages. The Earl loves the men,
and, therefore, wishes well to their business. Letters to the Earl
may be sent to the house of Taylor, his steward, on Tower Hill.
Dorchester may remember, when walking under the vine wall at
Sion, to have said that he was drunk with eating of grapes; prays
him to be drunk again. He may take what he will of any fruits
there. |
Sept. 16.
London. |
54. Lord President [Conway] to Patrick Hume. Sends him a
copy of a letter, which he wrote about a week ago, in answer to
one from his father. Left it with his brother to be sent away, but
cannot find that it is gone. Does not perceive any inclination in his
brother to come to him in those parts. He says that his presence is
not necessary for perfecting the acts that must be made. [Draft.] |
| Sept. 17. |
55. Royal Licence to Abraham Rutter, of Exeter, merchant, to
export cloth, baize, perpetuanoes, peropuses, stuffs called Flanders or
Hounscott says, cotton stuffs called in Spanish picates, pipe staves,
fish, lead, and various other kinds of merchandise, not exceeding in
value 50,000l., paying the ordinary dues. [Copy.] |
Sept. 17.
Yarmouth. |
56. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Dunkirkers much annoy those seas, especially the poor herring
fishers, whereof they have lately taken four or five within sight of
that town. Pray them so far to favour fisherfare as to give commission to the Adventure, Capt. Mennes, and the Tenth Whelp,
Capt. Dymes, to waft the herring fishers this season, which will not
be above six weeks. |
Sept. 17.
Dreadnought in Dover Road. |
57. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Sec. Dorchester. Landed at
Flushing about 200 soldiers from Guernsey. Remained windbound
in great extremity and want of victuals. The mariners threatened
to forsake the ship, but Mr. Carleton, agent at the Hague, gave
order on Sir Peter Courteen, for 14 days' provision, to carry them to
England. That time being near expired, craves further supply and
speedy payment of Courteen. |
Sept. 17.
Dreadnought within sight of Dover. |
58. The same to Nicholas. Details more fully the circumstances
mentioned in the last letter, and begs immediate supply. Hopes he
shall be the last man that shall be "sent out of England with a bag
of bread, a bottle of drink, and the wind in his pocket." |
| [Sept. 17 ?] |
59. Sir Peter Courteen to Sec. Dorchester. Sets forth the circumstances of his supply of the Dreadnought above mentioned, and
craves payment of the amount, 86l. 11s. 10d. |
| Sept. 17. |
60. Inventory of goods aboard the St. John, prize, taken by the
Convertive, under the command of Sir Thos. Button. |
| Sept. 17. |
61. Note of sums received by the late Sir William Heydon, on
account of the Ordnance service for the expedition to Rhé, with the
amount still remaining to be paid on that account, and a list of the
tallies struck by Sir Wm. Heydon on Sir John Wolstenholme, to be
paid out of the reprisal goods. |
| Sept. 18. |
Grant to Wm. Gomeldon, his Majesty's servant, of the moiety of
all such moneys given for the Queen of Bohemia, and the defence
of the Palatinate, as should be found by Gomeldon to be remaining
in the hands of any collector. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Grant to Hugh Wood, his Majesty's servant, of the forfeiture of a
recognisance of Richard Bancroft in 300l. for keeping company with
Rose Huntley, with whom he stands convicted of incest. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Renewal to Captain John Gilbert and James Freese of a grant of
the sole privilege of using an engine invented by Gilbert for cleansing
the River Thames from gravel and sand, and for taking water out of
mines, for 21 years, paying to the Crown 6l. 13s. 4d. per annum.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Grant of incorporation of Dorchester, co. Dorset, by the name
of Mayor, Bailiffs, Aldermen, and Burgesses, with confirmation of
their ancient privileges and extension of the jurisdiction of their
Court of Record from 10l. to 40l. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Commission to Wm. Perrey for making up and keeping a
company of players, to present all usual stage plays, by the name
of His Majesty's servants for the city of York. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Declaration by the King that there shall be taken only 3d. upon
every pound of foreign tobacco of the plantations of Virginia and
of the Sommers Islands, already imported, in lieu of all duties
heretofore payable. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 18.
Aboard the Adventure in Yarmouth Road. |
62. Capt. John Mennes to the Lords of the Admiralty. By order
of Sir Henry Mervyn he convoyed three small ships to the Brill,
and put to sea for the Downs that same night, with the Tenth Whelp.
Both ships were forced into Yarmouth by stress of weather, where
being informed of injuries committed by the Dunkirkers on that
coast, they resolved to stand to and again to assist the poor fishermen
till they had a fit wind. The magistrates desired them to stay in
that course until they certified their Lordships, hoping for an answer
ere the wind changes. |
| Sept. 18. |
63. The same to Nicholas. Repeats the information in his last
letter. Incloses a letter from the Corporation. If the wind grow
fair he must obey his orders, therefore begs him to send the Lords'
answer to the town. Incloses, |
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63. i. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the same. Intreat his furtherance
of their application that the Adventure and Tenth Whelp
may stay there to waft the fishers. |
| Sept. 19. |
Presentation of Dr. Roberts, his Majesty's sub almoner, to the
subdeanery of Wells, void by death, and in his Majesty's gift by
the vacancy of the bishopric of Bath and Wells. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 19.
King Street. |
64. Nicholas to Sec. Dorchester. Sends the last letter to Sec. Dorchester from Capt. Plumleigh (No. 57). In the Downs he will meet
with a letter from Sir Henry Mervyn, requiring him to repair to
Portsmouth to receive victuals for a voyage to the southward. Is
going to the Lord Treasurer for order for 86l. 11s. 10d., for Sir Peter
Courteen. Sir Henry Mervyn went away with Mr. Burlamachi on the
14th instant, and took with him the Adventure and Tenth Whelp,
besides his own ship the Lion. The Third Whelp is ordered to
Portsmouth for victuals, to enable her to join Sir Thomas Button, for
clearing the western coasts of Dunkirkers. The Fourth Whelp is
ordered to ply between the Downs and Portsmouth. Thus are all his
Majesty's ships at sea employed. |
| Sept. 19. |
65. Certificate of Peter Pett and others that John Aldridge, to
whom Augustine Aldridge, master carpenter of the Bonaventure, is
desirous to resign, is an able man for the place. |
| Sept. 20. |
66. Petition of John Harrison, late agent in Barbary, to the King.
The King heretofore granted him, in regard of the arrearages due to
him, a prize ship, the Peter, but afterwards gave the same to another
by privy seal. Prays for a grant of the Fortune that he may proceed
to Barbary for redeeming the remainder of the king's subjects there in
captivity, and transportation of a present of Barbary horses to the
King from Sallee. |
Sept. 20.
On Board the Tenth Whelp. |
67. Capt. John Dymes to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
returned to the Downs, and certifies his want of victuals, especially
of beer. The magistrates of Yarmouth would have supplied their
wants if their ship and the Adventure might continue on their
coast. |
Sept. 20.
Milford. |
68. Sir Thos. Button to the Lords of the Admiralty. Prays to be
allowed to keep his Dunkirk prize in his own custody until he himself
comes to Bristol, which must be as soon as wind and weather will
allow, for he is to return into Ireland with 6,000l. from the Earl of
Cork. The Ninth Whelp is at Chester, or passed over with the Earl
of Cork. Sent the Fifth Whelp to convoy a French ship and two
Englishmen about the Land's End. Much crying out of many Dunkirkers and French that lie on those parts. |
Sept. 20.
Aboard the Convertive, Milford. |
69. The same to Nicholas. Recapitulates with some enlargement
the application in the preceding letter. In a P. S. dated the 21st
inst. he announces the finding of letters and certificates of the Dunkirk ship which he sends up. Begs his favour, which he will not find
bestowed on an unthankful man. |
| [Sept. 20?] |
70. The same [to Sec. Dorchester ?]. Details many of the facts
mentioned in the preceding letters to the Lords of the Admiralty
and Nicholas, and begs him to mediate with the King that the prize
Dunkirker, being of much less value than what is due to Sir Thomas,
may be given to him, to prevent the utter ruin of his estate, which
having been mortgaged has been forfeited ever since Michaelmas last,
and all for money spent in his Majesty's service. Sends, as desired,
estimates for five ships and also for the present number. Five are
the fewest that ought to be in those parts. Inclosed, |
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70. i. The estimate above-mentioned. |
Sept. 20.
Aboard the Third Whelp in the Downs. |
71. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Solicits supply of victuals. |
Sept. 20.
Aboard the Third Whelp in the Downs. |
72. The same to Lord Treasurer Weston. Capts. Mennes and Dymes
have arrived from wafting the ordnance to Holland. Urgently
solicits a supply of victuals. |
Sept. 20.
Aboard the Adventure. |
73. Capt. John Mennes to the same. Reports his arrival in the
Downs from Yarmouth with the Tenth Whelp. No news of the
Lion, imagines the winds detain her at Flushing. The Dreadnought
and the Third Whelp are in the Downs. The seas are very full
of the States men-of-war. |
| Sept. 20. |
74. Note of the distribution of 4l. given by Dr. Owen, Bishop
of St. Asaph, at his consecration in Croydon chapel. |
| Sept. 21. |
75. Wm. Earl of Newcastle to the Council. Incloses certificates
of the musters of the counties of his lieutenancy. Inclosed, |
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75. i. Certificate for co. Derby:—totals, foot 848; horse, 74. |
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75. ii. Similar certificate for co. Nottingham:—totals, foot, 1,050;
horse, 60. |
Sept. 21.
Mitton. |
76. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Reports state of the
horses. A mistake in Philip Clough's demand concerning the
park pale. He does not require 200l., but 60l., for its repair. The
writer's brother died last night. |
| Sept. 22. |
Presentation of John Hanger, D.D. to the Rectory of Polbrook
in the diocese of Peterborough, unto which he was formerly presented by the Bishop of Peterborough, desiring this for strengthening his title. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 22. |
Warrant to pay to James Heriot, the king's jeweller, 400l. for
a jewel bought by the King for the Queen, and 500l. advanced
for redeeming certain jewels, with interest at 8l. per cent. Also
to strike a tally for 2,500l. for a looking-glass set with diamonds,
bought of his Majesty by him, as part of money due upon former
privy seals. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 22. |
77. Petition of Henry Holt, Mayor of Portsmouth, to the Council.
The Gift of God was sold on the last day of August last by the
burning of a candle to an end, to Francis Brooke of Portsmouth Dock,
for 164l. Sets forth payments by the petitioner; about the sale 2l.;
for furnishing the Spanish captain with victuals by order of Endymion Porter 20l.; for victuals for the Fortune, prize, 39l. 4s.; all
which he prays may be paid out of the purchase money of the ship,
and the remainder be charged on Sir Allen Apsley, in part of debt
due to petitioner for the King's service. |
Sept. 22.
Margate Road. |
78. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Arrived at Flushing the 15th and landed Mr. Burlamachi. Left
Flushing on Sunday last and with much labour has gained Margate
Road. His Excellency [the Prince of Orange] following his fortunes
is now on foot with a new design. A great fleet of Hollanders
put to sea, some for the West Indies. They are manned with
almost as many English mariners as natives. They give great
entertainments and the rumour of their success entices the English.
Fears, without speedy prevention, his Majesty's and the merchant's
ships will want men. |
Sept. 22.
Aboard the Lion in Margate Road. |
79. The same to Nicholas. Gives him a more particular
journal of his voyage to Flushing and back. On the 11th, Burlamachi with Sir Francis Nethersole, his lady, with many others,
came aboard at Tilbury Hope. Arrived at Flushing the 15th and
sailed on return on the 20th. |
| Sept. 23. |
80. Petition of Richard Herbert to the Council. Having by order
of their Lordships of 15 May, 1626, prosecuted a suit in the
Court of Admiralty [against Sir John Eliot], he was forced to be
from his dwelling place at Kidwelly for three years. During his
absence his office of town clerk was sold by the townsmen to
William Davis, and certain houses, lands, and mills, belonging to him
were taken possession of and are kept from him. Prays a reference
to Justices of the Peace on the spot to certify the facts. [Reference
to Sir Walter Mansell, Maurice Bowen, John Gwyn and David
Vaughan accordingly.] |
Sept. 23.
Chartley. |
81. Robert Earl of Essex to the Council. Sends account of the
proceedings of his Deputy Lieuts. co. Stafford, in mustering the
forces of that county, with muster rolls of horse and foot. Inclosed, |
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81. i. Deputy Lieuts. co. Stafford, to Robert, Earl of Essex.
Such is the decay of gentlemen of worth among them, and
the lands are so divided, that the number of their trained
bands is not so full as could be wished. Have contracted
with Thomas Damport, of Stafford, mercer, for supply of
a necessary quantity of match and powder, and for
bullets, they have lead mines in their own county.
Stafford, 16 Sept. 1629. |
| Sept. 23. |
82. Michael Osbaldston to Lady Mary Conway. Intreats her
most earnestly to procure his appointment as warrener to her father.
There is an old proverb, while the grass groweth the steed starveth.
He and his are ready to starve. |
Sept. 24.
Dover. |
83. Capt. Richd. Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
According to their order commanded his company to set sail for
Portsmouth, which, being in distress for victuals they utterly refused
to do. In spite of all persuasions they haled the boats from the ship's
stern and resolved to run on shore. Was forced to make use of his
sword, and by wounding the most forwardest repressed the insolency
of the rest. Has since attempted to gain Portsmouth, but being
forced back into the Downs by weather, found an order from Sir
Allen Apsley for seven days victual. Begs that there may be sent
to Portsmouth all things necessary for "so long a voyage, especially
towards winter." |
Sept. 24.
Dover. |
84. The same to Nicholas. Repeats a little more fully the particulars mentioned in the preceding letter. Incloses a letter which
Nicholas may dispose of as he thinks fit. Begs that the carpenters
and storekeepers may be pressed to send down waist-clothes, flags,
and pendants. As soon as the ship is ready will see him and give
him his thanks. Inclosed, |
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84. i. The same to Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor of the
Exchequer. Proud that he has been chosen to transport
Sir Francis and his train. Suggests certain changes to
be made in the ordnance of his ship, and the erection of
cabins for the accommodation of his followers. Dover,
Sept. 24. |
Sept. 24.
Dover. |
85. Sir William Borlase to Sec. Dorchester. His exceeding contentment that there is anything in his power which may be of use
to Dorchester. Will more esteem "these creatures" than he had
thought to have done. Dorchester's servant will needs undertake
the transport of "this ware." |
Sept. 24.
Aboard the Lion's Tenth Whelp. |
86. Capt. John Dymes to Nicholas. Understands by Capt.
Mennes that a victualler had been sent down to supply the Dreadnought (which is gone for Portsmouth) and the Third Whelp, but
no mention made of any other ship. If there were a likelihood of
their returning to Yarmouth, a small supply would serve. |
Sept. 24.
Aboard the Adventure. |
87. Capt. John Mennes to the same. Capts. Plumleigh and Gibbon
sailed for Portsmouth on Monday last. The Whelp was driven
back, but he imagines the Dreadnought got through. Knows not
who complains on his behalf. He has no just occasion. Reports
the state of his ship. Thinks Sir Henry Mervyn will be in the
Downs that day. |
| Sept. 24. |
88. Address to Henry Earl of Holland, Chancellor of Cambridge,
being present this day at the Philosophy Act. |
| Sept. 25. |
Restitution of temporalities of Bishopric of St. Asaph to Dr.
Owen, now bishop there. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 25. |
Warrant to pay to James Marquis of Hamilton, Master of the
Horse, 200l. for repair of the stables at the Mews. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 25.
St. Martin's Lane. |
89. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Desire
to be directed whether the Victory, Garland, Antelope, and Mary
Rose are only to be repaired so as to be kept from further decay,
or to be made fit for the seas. If the latter they request money. |
Sept. 25.
Aboard the Lion in the Downs. |
90. Sir Henry Mervyn to the same. Last night came into the Downs
where he found the Dreadnought, Adventure, and Three Whelps.
Capt. Gibbon has no victuals but what the writer can supply him with
from day to day. Capt. Dymes's men have drank water three days,
and want has put his company in a mutiny. Beseeches them for
the honour of the state not to suffer the service to become a scandal.
Foul winter weather, naked backs and empty bellies make the
common men voice the King's service worse than a galley slavery.
It were profit for his Majesty, and as much for his honour, to have
no ships abroad unless more certain course be taken to supply
them. |
Sept. 25.
Aboard the Lion in the Downs. |
91. The same to Lord Treasurer Weston. Refers to the statements in the preceding letter. Though his Lordship has but his
share therein, yet the acclamation of the multitude cried him down
as only guilty, and amongst all their clamours none speak louder than
the ill management of maritime affairs, and that especially of the
Narrow Seas. |
Sept. 25.
On board the Lion in the Downs. |
92. The same to Edward Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain to the
Queen. Sets forth the necessities of the ships in the Downs. The
shore affords a soldier relief or hope, the sea neither. With what
confidence can punishment be inflicted on men that mutiny in these
wants? What scandal these neglects throw upon their Lordships
at home, and how much the honour of the state suffers abroad!
The necessity of the times can be no reason that ships are neither
supplied nor called home when their victuals end. These neglects
are the cause why mariners fly to the service of foreign nations.
Without better order, his Majesty will lose the honour of his seas,
the love and loyalty of his sailors, and his Royal Navy will droop. |
| Sept. 25. |
93. Speech of the University Orator at Cambridge, in the Regent
House, to M. de Chasteauneuf, Ambassador extraordinary from
France, when he was incorporated D.C.L. |
| Sept. 25. |
94. Copy of the preceding. |
| Sept. 25. |
95. — to Mr. Gilbert. To go to Hampton Court and inform
[Lord Dorchester] that the writings have been received from
Mr. Pennington, and that they are now ready for a hearing
before the Council, in the dispute with the Gentleman Porter of the
Tower. Wish that Sir John Borough should send a copy of the
first patent of the upper porter of the Tower, that he can find in
the Rolls, and that Mr. Wackerley [Weckherlin] should speak to the
Lord President to appoint a day. |
| Sept. 26. |
96. Statement respecting the right to a pirate vessel driven ashore
at Oystermouth, co. Glamorgan. It had been claimed by Wm.
Herbert, for the King, and by Thomas Mansell for the Earl of
Worcester. [Referred by the Council to the Judge of the Admiralty,
and the Attorney General, to certify the facts. Hampton Court,
1629, Sept. 26.] [Copy.] |
| Sept. 26. |
97. The Council to Henry Earl of Worcester. Inform him of
the above reference. They think the ship alluded to should be
sequestered into the custody of two persons, one to be named by
Mr. Herbert, the other by himself, and request him to nominate some
one accordingly. [Copy.] |
| Sept. 26. |
98. Petition of Thomas Gliau and John Thomas, owners of the
John of Portelieu, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Wm. Rowe, notwithstanding the peace between England and France, captured their
vessel on the 12th May, 1629. Carried her into Stonehouse, and
made away with her without adjudication. Pray for reference to
Sir James Bagg to compel Rowe to make restitution. |
Sept. 26.
Aboard the Convertive in Milford. |
99. Sir Thos. Button to Sec. Dorchester. Being driven back by
contrary winds, has received letters for his employment on the
Western parts of England. Although unseasonable in respect of
his particular occasions, having been two years absent from home,
and contrary to directions of the Lord Treasurer to fetch over
6,000l. from the Earl of Cork, he will follow the new employment
with all the diligence that wind and weather will give. Refers to
his letter to Mr. Nicholas, of this date, for various requests. Begs
that out his recent prize he may have 1,400l. to free his engaged
lands, and if any reinforcement be intended that Capt. Edmund
Button, whom he has sent in captain of the prize, may be
appointed. |
| Sept. 26. |
100. Dep. Lieuts. of Anglesea to Wm. Earl of Northampton,
Lord Lieut, of Wales. Report the military condition of the county.
It is much impoverished, but there are in the island 800 able men,
whereof 400 are trained, with 100 corslets, 100 muskets, 150 calivers,
and 50 pikes, burgonets and swords. Send lists of defaulters. |
| [Sept. 26.?] |
101. The same to the same. A mise having been cessed for
provision of warlike stores for defence of the county, the persons
undermentioned have refused to make payment thereto. |
| [Sept. 26.] |
102. Names of the defaulters mentioned in the preceding letter. |
Sept. 26.
The Downs. |
103. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Is that very instant
ready to sail for Portsmouth. Has sent his boatswain and carpenter
to London to signify their wants to the Officers of the Navy. Begs
him to assure the Ambassador that there is not a sounder nor
stronger ship, nor fitter for the rolling Spanish sea, than the
Dreadnought. |
Sept. 26.
Aboard the Convertive in Milford. |
104. Sir Thos. Button to Nicholas. Prays that the whole of his
Dunkirk prize, instead of the half, may be allowed him towards
satisfying his arrears, or that if he is only to have the moiety, he
may buy the King's part at the appraisement, and expend the
amount in the supply of his ships. Suggests that the prize ship is
well suited for employment in the present service, and that his
relation, Edmund Button, might be appointed her Captain. Prays
that he may not be tied to continual personal attendance aboard,
having been a stranger in his home these two years. |
Sept. 26.
Oxford. |
105. John Whistler to Dr. John Bancroft, Master of University
College, Oxford. Fears all their labour about Shotover and Stow
is lost. Saw a letter of George Melsome that day that the patent
so long expected is passed, and that he shall have 1,800 trees for his
share. |
Sept. 27.
Basing. |
106. Lord Charles Paulet to [Sec. Dorchester.] Sent to Lord
Vere for the saker drakes, but he says he must have a warrant from
the King. Requests that one may be sent to him. |
| Sept. 28. |
107. Petition of the Muscovia Company trading to Greenland to
the King. In the year 1618, petitioners fishing in their harbours in
Greenland, were surprised by the Hollanders, and their ships and
goods taken, to their loss of 50,000l. On complaint to the late
King, he ordered 22,000l., the value of their goods, to be paid by
the Hollanders in three months, and their other damages be respited
for three years. No satisfaction having been made, his said Majesty
ordered that any ships of the Hollanders might be arrested until
satisfaction were made for the 22,000l., and a letter was written to
the Lord Admiral that some of his Majesty's ships might be made
ready to seize some of the Hollanders, but no seizure has been made.
Pray that the course intended by the late King for their redress may
be revived. [Referred to the Lord Treasurer and Sec. Coke to
report what is fit to be done. Hampton Court, 1629, Sept. 28.] |
Sept. 28.
Trinity College Cambridge. |
108. Dr. Samuel Brooke to Sec. Dorchester. Regrets his absence
from Cambridge. Things were passed over in good mediocrity.
Their Chancellor seemed pleased, and so did the Earl of Carlisle, who
has a very accurate judgment in things of this nature. How the
Ambassador liked what he saw and heard, the writer was not near
enough to perceive. Cannot please themselves in any advantage
gotten above Oxford in this entertainment. Hopes if the King
have any purpose to command them in that kind they shall be
better provided. This care shall be a part of the writer's thankfulness for the place he now holds by his Majesty's favour. Will
provide a pastoral and a comedy against Shrovetide, if his Majesty
shall think good. Will be careful of Dorchester's kinsman.—P.S. Sir
John Carleton was not there, but his letters were sent to Cheveley. |
| Sept. 29. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Henry Vane, appointed ambassador to the
Low Countries, 4l. per diem, and 500l. by way of imprest, with
money disbursed for transportation and intelligence. A former
warrant of July 29, for these allowances, made void. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Presentation of John Mosley, D.D., to the vicarage of Newarkupon-Trent, void by resignation. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Pardon for Sir Edwd. Clerke, according to the form of the pardon
at the coronation. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Grant of the keeping of Marybone park, with the fee of 8d.
per diem, to Sir Robt. Karr, gentleman of the bedchamber, in
reversion after Sir Philip Cary, and John Cary, his son. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Warrant for payment of the usual allowances to the yeomen and
grooms of the privy buckhounds, from Midsummer till Michaelmas.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Licence to James, Duke of Lennox, to travel for three years, and
to take with him Dr. Topham, Dean of Lincoln, John St. Alman,
and eight other servants, with 200l. in money. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor of the
Exchequer, appointed ambassador to Spain, 6l. per diem, to commence
from the first of July last past, together with sums disbursed for
transportation and intelligence. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 29. |
109. Sir Wm. Playters to the Dep. Lieuts. of co. Suffolk.
Returns the names of defaulters at the musters of the cornet of
horse, raised in co. Suffolk under his command. |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant to John Short, in reversion after Peter Buck, of the office of
clerk of the prick and check of his Majesty's Navy at Chatham, and
of the receipt and delivery of stores for the navy, with the fee of
40l. per annum; done on surrender of a grant to George Wardegar.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant of denization to Alexander Dunsyre, his Majesty's servant,
born in Scotland. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant to John Barrow, of a falconer's place, with 12d. per diem,
and 22s. 6d. yearly for a livery, in place of Robert Quarrier deceased.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Warrant to the Great Wardrobe, for delivery of cloth and necessaries to John Barrow. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Presentation of Robt. Hearick, M. A., to the vicarage of DeanPrior, in the diocese of Exeter, void by promotion of the incumbent
to the bishopric of Carlisle. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Licence to travel for three years granted to Sir Thos. Weston,
Jerome Weston, and Herbert Thorndick, with four servants, and
200l. in money. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
The like for Gervase Clifton, with three servants, and 100l. in
money. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 30.
Sergeant's Inn. |
110. Lord Chief Justice Hyde to Sec. Dorchester. Himself and
Judges Whitelock and Croke were conferring of his Majesty's
business when his letters arrived. They are all resolved, and make
no doubt that Judge Jones will concur with them, that if the prisoners refuse to put in bail on this direction of his Majesty, they will
remand them to prison, and if they move at the term, yet, if they be
bailed, it shall be according to his Majesty's letters, without declaring what the cause is; which they conceive to be according to his
Majesty's pleasure. |
Sept. 30.
Hampton Court. |
111. Philip Earl of Montgomery to Attorney General Heath. To
prepare a grant to Simon Osbaldston of the office of Knight Harbinger, with the annuity of 20 marks, and the fee of five marks of
every person receiving the title of Archbishop, Duke, Marquis, Earl,
Viscount, or Knight, and the like fee for the homage of Sheriffs,
Mayors, and other chief officers of towns corporate, to hold the same
for life on the decease of Thos. Mynne. |
Sept. 30.
Portsmouth. |
112. Henry Holt to Nicholas. Has received 300l. to victual the
Dreadnought, which is but two month's victual, for any time beyond
that there must be ready money; also for the Third Lion's Whelp,
which for two months will be 140l. Holt's credit is lost, and the
country undone. There is due to the country, for victuals delivered
to the King's ships, above 3,000l., and much more to the writer. |
| Sept. 30. |
113. Certificate of Reuben Robinson, and five others, inhabitants
of Maldon, co. Essex. James Remington met with his death by the
hand of John Eve, in a dispute respecting the return of certain
money won by Remington of Eve by false, foul, and unjust play. |
| [Sept. 30?] |
114. Minute by a Secretary of Sec. Dorchester, that a bill of
[Matthew de Quester] for dispatches from the 1st April to this day,
amounting to 42l., had been signed. |
| [Sept?] |
115. Petition of divers merchants and inhabitants in the port and
members of King's Lynn, co. Norfolk, to the Council. The prices of
all kind of corn are at very reasonable rates. Emden and Hamburgh,
by reason of many thousands of the King of Denmark's distressed
subjects which are fled thither, want corn to supply their necessities.
Pray permission to export the same. |
| [Sept.?] |
116. Petition of Wm. Cross, of London, merchant, to the Council.
Prays for licence to export 100 lasts of wheat, and the same quantities of rye and barley to the Low Countries. |
Sept.
Portsmouth. |
117. Owen Jennings, Deputy Mayor of Portsmouth, and eleven
others, to Lord President Conway. That poor corporation having
received an unexpected affront, nearly touching upon their privileges,
they crave his support to a petition for reformation to be presented
to the Council. |
| [Sept.?] |
118. William Boswell, Vicar of St. Laurence, in the Old Jewry,
to Bishop Laud. Complains of the composition and conduct of the
vestry of his parish, and of indignities received from the Churchwardens. Lat. |
