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March 18. |
1. Admiralty Judges to Council. The plunder done in the Mary of
St. Malo in silver, &c. is very great. In the Sarah, rescued by the
Falmouth, the takers took but 5l. or 6l., but the rescuers took 500l.
Of this 1/8 is by the Act awarded to the State, and the rest, which by
this plunder is likely to be lost, should be restored to the English
owners. In other cases, the takers suppress the evidence of the ships'
company and papers, so that the evidence is lame, and the Court
proceeds slowly. It is true these things are criminal, but we cannot,
for fear of disturbance of the public service, attach captains of the
State's ships. We therefore beg you to take order that plunder
is forborne in State's ships, and that the evidence sent into court is
complete, when we will do speedy justice. |
As to the Fortune of Stralsund, bound for Bremen, we were
obliged to order her restitution, both ports being free, but Capt.
Smith, of the Advice, who took her, has suppressed the bills of lading
and passports, and the master swears that he plundered her to the
value of 426l. We should have proceeded against Smith, had he
not been in the State's service. We send the depositions. [2¾ pages.]
Annexing, |
1. i. Note of 5 ships taken or retaken by ships in the service,
in which plunder had been committed, and the evidence
withheld. [1¾ pages.] |
March 18. Swiftsure, Ellen's Road. |
2. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee. We
have taken men out of the Martin, Merlin, Drake, and Nonsuch, to
man the Sovereign, and sent the 3 latter back to their stations,
leaving the Martin to ply about Lundy, for securing trade between
the Welsh and Irish coast, which we hear by Gen. Monck is infested
with Brest pirates. We are glad to hear that the treaty with the
Dutch is likely to produce its desired end, but our endeavours shall
not be slackened to equip the fleet here for all emergencies. |
Beach (the pirate) being taken by the Constant Warwick and
brought into Plymouth, there will be no large ships to deal with.
We therefore think the Portsmouth, with the Royal James, wherein
Beach was taken, may be ordered to the fleet. We recommend Jno.
Pack, Thos. Clemens, Thos. Swan, and Midshipman Thos. May for appointments in the new frigates. [1 page.] |
March 19. |
3. Gen. Wm. Penn to Col. Kelsey. I second Vice Admiral Lawson's
desires for putting an end to the suit in Romney Court, wherein you
are a judge, between Lieut. Dale and Mr. Winall, at the next sitting.
I have provided for the chaplain you recommended me. Capt. Vesey
left his steward, whom you wrote about, behind at Dover, and will
ply off Lundy; all the other small vessels are ordered back to their
former stations. [1 page, holograph.] |
March 20. Whitehall. |
4. Petition of the traders in cotton wool, and fustians, Lancashire, to Council, to prevent the ruin of the great manufacture of
fustians, and of the makers and weavers. We petitioned the Protector
for leave to bring in cotton, and were referred to you, and we prevailed on Wm. Kiffin to buy us 68 sacks, not doubting to obtain our
desires; but on account of weighty affairs, our case has not been
considered, and the wools, having come from Dunkirk, are seized in
the Thames, while the poor are unemployed for want of them. We beg
an order for taking off the seizure and bringing in the wool. Signed
by Thos. Salmon and 5 others. With reference thereon to the
Customs' Commissioners to certify the quantity of wool seized, and
their report, 22 March, that it is 12 bags, about 111 cwt. [1 page.
Also I. 75, p. 176.] |
March 20. |
5. Petition of Luke Ivory, John Allen, and Jas. Stile, in behalf
of cos. Surrey, Middlesex, Cambridge, and Northampton, to the Protector. In Jan. 1651–2, an Act was passed for the payment of the
poor people in several counties who lent sums not exceeding 10l. on
the public faith, and out of 10,000l. appointed therefor, 9,400l.
was issued by the then treasurers-at-war. Petitioned the Commissioners for Public Frauds and Debts for the remaining 600l. on
behalf of 4 great suffering counties, which had not their proportion,
and Col. [Rob.] Castell was to report it to the House, but business prevented. Beg an order for the said 600l. With reference thereon
to Council; Aldermen Andrews and Allen to be consulted for the
relief of petitioners. Signed: Oliver P. [1 page.] Annexing, |
5. i. Address by John Allen requesting the Protector to be an instrument of relief to many poor, and to preserve them from
wicked and bloodthirsty men, whose tender mercies are
cruelty, &c. [Scrap.] |
5. ii. Order at the Committee for public debts on a like petition
of Ivory and Allen,—for payment of the 600l. in sums
of 200l. each to cos. Middlesex and Cambridge, and 100l.
each to Northamptonand Surrey,—that Col. Castell report
the case to Parliament.—21 Sept. 1653. [Copy, 1 page.] |
March 20. |
6. Petition of Edw. Edmonds, and several poor inhabitants in
London within the lines of communication, to the Protector. By Parliament Ordinance of 3 June 1647 for raising 42,000l., 30,000l. of it was
to pay sums not exceeding 10l. contributed in money, plate, or horse
in 1642, by the poor, who were not able to double it. By Ordinance of
25 Nov. 1647, 900l., then at Weavers' Hall, part of the 42,000l. was to
be paid to Greenhill and Pocock, and repaid out of the first moneys
of the 10,000l. charged on Goldsmiths' Hall, and assigned to the relief
of the poor; 9,100l., part of the 10,000l., was paid by the Treasurers
of Goldsmiths' Hall to the Treasurers for maimed soldiers, and the
remaining 900l. is to be repaid to Weavers' Hall. Beg an order to
the Committee for Compounding to warrant the Treasurers of
Goldsmiths' Hall to pay it to Rich. Glyde and Col. Lawrence Bromfield, treasurers for the 42,000l., to be issued according to the said
Ordinance. With reference thereon to Council. [1 page, signed.] |
6. i. Note that on 25 Nov. 1647, Parliament ordered 900l. remaining at Weavers' Hall, part of 42,000l. to be borrowed
and repaid out of the first 10,000l. charged on Goldsmiths'
Hall; and that on 16 Oct. 1649, an order was obtained
for its payment to Mr. Johns, for Col. Sanderson's list, but
that the original petition and address must be found, to
prove whether that was the same 900l. [Draft, 1 page.] |
March 20. |
Reference in Council on the 2 preceding petitions to Pickering,
Montague, Jones, Wolseley, and Mackworth, to report. [I. 75,
p. 176.] |
March 20. |
7. Order in the Committee to which the two petitions are referred,
that Ald. Andrews and Allen attend on Wednesday about the 600l.
unpaid, and that the Committee for Compounding also attend about
the 900l. alleged. [Draft, 1 page.] |
[March 20.] Whitehall. |
8. Petition of Lieut. Rich. Wynn to the Protector, for a speedy
supply of stores for Cornet Castle, Guernsey. With reference, 3
March 1653–4 to Council. [2/3 page.] Annexing, |
8. i. List of the ordnance stores required. [1 page.] |
March 20. |
9. Reference thereon in Council to the Admiralty Committee.
[½ page. Also I. 75, p. 176.] |
March 20. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1. Cooper, Strickland, and Sydenham to treat with Mr. Woodward, who bought St. James' Fields of the Trustees for sale of the
late King's lands, in order to the redemption thereof on equal terms.
Annexing, |
10. i. Account of Woodward's purchase of the said fields; total
sum, 1,842l. 15s. 10d., from which 96l. 13s. 4d., yearly
value of the fair, was reprized to him, leaving 1,746l. 8s. 6d.,
of which ½ was paid in money, and ½ in bills, bought at
5s. a pound. [2/3 page.] |
3. Approval by the Protector of 6 Ordinances, which being severally put to the question, were passed, and ordered to be printed
and published, except that for the salary of the judges. |
4, 6. Mr. Secretary reports his Highness' approval of the Ordinance
for Commissioners for approbation of preachers, with some amendments, which being read, were agreed to. Sam. Bamforth and Edw.
Cresset added to the Commissioners. Approved, and to be printed
and published. |
5. An Ordinance appointing a chief justice and an assistant
justice for cos. Chester, Flint, Denbigh, and Montgomery, read,
and agreed to. Approved 20 March. |
7. The amended Ordinance for better repairing the highways, read
and agreed to. Approved 31 March. |
8. The draft of an Ordinance for the more equal apportioning of
the assistants in co. Wilts returned to the Committee of Council
to whom it was referred, to consider how to rate taxes, and to
report. |
11. Roger Jennyns and John Brice added to the establishment
for under clerks to attend Council, and to be allowed the salary of
one of the rest of the clerks between them. |
13. The supernumeraries lately raised and added to the underwritten regiments of foot, i.e., the Protector's own regiment from
700 to 1,200, and Cols. Ingoldsby, Pride, Goffe, and Sir Wm. Constable's regiments from 700 to 1,000, to be continued for 14 days,
from 20 March, to which time the order of Feb. 17 last extended,
and the Army Committee to issue warrants for their payment.
Approved 23 March. |
14. Mr. Strickland to give directions for the entertainment of
M. Bourdeaux, the French Ambassador, and to take order with
Fleming to have Sir Abr. Williams' house prepared. |
15. Nich. Bond to be steward for ordering his diet while he is at
the charge of the State. [I. 75, pp. 174–177.] |
March 20. Whitehall. |
President Lawrence to the Judges of Assize for Surrey. Justice
Newdigate has sent Sec. Thurloe a letter from Ann Curteine to him,
and an examination of 18 March, which being read in Council, they
return them to you, to proceed according to law. [I. 75, p. 175.] |
March 20. |
Ordinance appointing Fras. Rous, Dr. Thos. Goodwin, Dr.
John Owen, and 35 others, Commissioners to examine and approve
all who, after 25 March are appointed to any benefice with cure
of souls or lectureship, as to holy conversation, knowledge, and
utterance, and none are to be admitted without their approval,
signified by an instrument in writing under their common seal. |
No person to be negatived unless 9 or more Commissioners be
present. All patrons of benefices to present within 6 months after
vacancy, or the presentation to lapse to the Protector, unless notice
be given of a contest for recovery of the right of presentation.
During the vacancy by reason of such suit, the Commissioners
are to sequester the profits, and supply the place with an able
preacher. |
All persons appointed to benefices or lectureships since 1 April last
to obtain approbation of the Commissioners before 24 June, on pain
of dismissal, and if a new appointment be not made within 2 months,
the presentation for that turn to lapse to the Protector. |
For satisfaction of the Commissioners, all candidates to present
certificates signed by 3 persons of known godliness, one of them to
be a minister, which certificates are to be filed. The penalties for
not reading and subscribing the articles of the Act of 13 Eliz.,
entitled Reformation of Disorders in the Ministers of the Church,
made void. |
All who claim augmentations of livings granted by authority of
Parliament are to obtain the approbation of these Commissioners,
but this is not to extend to ecclesiastical dignities suppressed by
Parliament, nor to benefices not presentative before the Ordinance for
suppression of bishops, nor to lectures in the Universities. |
This approbation is not to be construed into a setting apart of
any person for the ministry, but only by trial to see that destitute
places be supplied with faithful preachers. |
With order that this Ordinance be printed and published. [Record
Office Library, 498 F., Collection of Acts, Vol. 1, No. 71.] |
March 20. |
11. Proposal by Thos. Horth for the distribution of the several
Greenland vessels to the several harbours. With note that some
of the Hull men refuse to consort, and thus some harbours will be
unfished, and insecure, and the State not well supplied. [1 page.] |
March 20. Admiralty Chamber. |
12. Admiralty Committee to Commissary-Gen. Whalley and Scoutmaster-General Downing. It appears by the enclosed that Martin
Peale, of Southampton, with his son and assistant, has been at much
pains and charge in attending on sick and wounded Dutch prisoners
there, for which 106l. 3s. 6d. is allowed him. We commend him to
you for payment. [2/3 page.] Annexing, |
12. i. Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to the Admiralty
Committee. We have perused the accounts of Martin
Peale, surgeon of Southampton, and are certified by Mr.
Belchamber, agent for the Prize Commissioners, that he
attended 47 sick and wounded Dutch from 20 May to
16 Nov. last; but we can only obtain his accounts as
stated by himself, for the infection was such that all
shunned his company, and he lost his wife and two
assistants by the contagion. We advise a bill for
106l. 3s. 6d. to be given him by the Commissioners for
Prize Goods, for his own wages at 4s. a day, his son
and an assistant, 2s., and disbursements and travelling
charges. Little Britain, 18 March 1653–4. [1 page.] |
March 20. Gloucester. |
13. Major John Wade to Col. Jno. Clerke, Admiralty Commissioner,
Whitehall. I received a letter for Thos. Shewell, of Bristol, to pay
me 1,000l. towards carrying on the casting in Dean Forest, but it
would save trouble and expense if I might receive it from the general
receiver of Gloucester. I carry on the business with great honesty
and frugality. I desire order for the disposal of 50 tons of shot,
and direction whether I am to cast ordnance for the two ships building at Bristol by Mr. Bayley, or whether he will prevail with you to
get your great guns at Bristol, as he has prevailed with you to buy
his timber, a tree here and there, to the amazement of rational men,
while plenty in the forest is decaying. |
Two days after I got the order to preserve Whitmeade Park,
some gallants came down to dispose of it, but I cooled their courage
by producing the order. The spoil carried on daily in the forest
makes my blood boil. [1 page.] |
[March 21.] |
14. Petition of Jas. Godschall, merchant of London, to the
Protector. The Gift of God of Dieppe had a pass, 14 March 1653,
from Hull to Nantes, yet was seized and brought into Plymouth by
Capt. Hen. Greene, employed by Capt. Ben. Crandly; but being
discharged by order of the Council of State of 1 June, she
arrived at Nantes. By untrue suggestions Capt. Crandly obtained
an order, 29 Nov., referring the case to the Admiralty Court, if
there be any proof of contraband goods, and making the parties to
whom the ship was restored liable for the value of what is recovered
there. This order is said by counsel to be unlawful, as nothing can
be judged in the Admiralty Court that is not in possession or on
security. Begs therefore that it may be made void, and he allowed
the benefit of the other orders. With reference thereon to Council,
3 March 1653–4. [1 sheet.] Annexing, |
14. i. Pass and orders of the Council of State alluded to.—
14 March, 1 June, and 29 Nov. 1653. [Copies, 1 page.] |
14. ii. Deposition by Godschall that the vessel took in no contraband goods, contrary to the license of Council.
6 March 1653–4. [3 pages.] |
March 21. |
15. Reference thereon to Col. Mackworth, Col. Jones, and Sir
Chas. Wolsley, to consult with Dr. Walker, and report. [2/3 pages.
I. 75, p. 178.] |
15. i. Order by the said Committee that Capts. Benj. Crandley
and Limbery attend them on Wednesday. 31 March
1654. [2/3 page.] |
15. ii. Draft of the said order. 31 March 1654. [½ page.] |
15. iii. Report of the said Committee that the said cause should
be proceeded upon in the Admiralty Court, according to
law. [1 page. Draft.] |
March 21. |
16. Petition of John Shaw, master of the Waterlap of Waterford, to the Protector. I was hired by Major Geo. Walters to
transport soldiers to St. Sebastian's in Biscay, for the King of
Spain's service, and delivered 440, expecting payment according to
contract, but the Baron de Battevilla, captain-general of the province, ordered me to take the soldiers back, and carry them to
Bordeaux or Corunna. I refused, because mine was a merchant
ship, going to Malaga for wines and fruits at the vintage, whereupon
the baron took my ship and imprisoned me, to a loss to me and my
owners of 2,500l. I beg, as this is a national business, and if such
affronts are let slip, the English can hardly trade there, either that
my case be recommended to the King of Spain, or that I have
letters of marque. With reference thereon, 1 Feb. 1653–4, to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, and 2 Feb. to Council. [1 sheet.]
Annexing, |
16. i. ii. Certificates by Sam. Creeswick and 5 other English merchants resident in St. Sebastian's, to the truth of the petition,
given because all the public notaries refuse to make any
protest against the King's ministers. 27 Oct. 1653.
[1 page.] |
March 21. |
Reference thereon in Council to Strickland, Major, and Mackworth. [I. 75, p. 179.] Annexing, |
17. i. Council to Don Flento de Cardenas, Spanish ambassador,
representing the above case, and requesting his interposition, that Shaw and the other owners may have justice.
3 April 1654. [1 page.] |
[March 21.] |
18. Abstract of Sir Edw. Baynton's petition. That in 1644
and 1645 his houses at Bromham and Bremhill were burned by the
late King's soldiers, and his evidences destroyed. That the lands in
question, claimed as the late Bishop of Sarum's, have long been in
possession of his ancestors, and that Parliament therefore refused to
expose them to sale, and so the sale to Rob. Henley is contrary to
order. That his petition was depending when Parliament was
dissolved. |
Though he cannot make out his title to the lands, they are mixed
without boundary with his other lands, and he asks whether they
should be taken from him, because he lost his evidences for his love
to the service. [1½ pages.] Annexing, |
18. i. Order in Parliament—on request of the contractors for
Bishops' lands that Sir Edw. Baynton be made to show
his title to Bishop's Cannings' manor,—that only the uncontroverted portion be contracted for, and that the Committee inquire further as to the lands in controversy.
29 Aug. 1648. [1⅓ pages.] |
18. ii. Deposition by John Hazell, shepherd, of Bishop's Cannings, that the downs in question, from which in July
1644 the King's horsemen drove 644 sheep, value 600l., to
Oxford garrison, belonged to Sir Edw. Baynton, and
had been, as he is informed, many hundred years in
possession of Sir Edward's ancestors. 6 July 1652.
[1 page.] |
18. iii. Order in Parliament referring Sir Edward's petition
to Sir P. Wentworth and 25 others. 19 April 1653.
[1 page.] |
March 21. |
Reference in Council of the preceding petition to Cooper, Strickland, and Mackworth, to report. [I. 75, p. 179.] |
March 21. |
19. Petition of Mary Gargrave to the Protector. Was 17 years
maid of honour to Queen Anne, spending her whole fortune without
benefit, whereupon King James gave her a pension of 200l. a year
at the Queen's death, which she received till 1640; since then
has not received as much as would keep her alive without running
into such debt that she dares not appear but by stealth, for fear of
imprisonment, and is in age and extreme want. With reference
to Council to consider this, with the rest of the like nature, and give
her due relief, 3 March 1653–4. [1 sheet.] |
March 21. |
Order thereon that Thos. Fauconberg, receiver-general, pay her
20l. in lieu of all demands. Approved 23 March. [I. 75, p. 179.] |
March 21. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1. Mr. Strickland and Col. Jones to bring in to-morrow the paper
by them prepared as a model for the Protector's family. |
3. Order, on report in the case of Capt. Jos. Smith, that above
the yearly pension of 20s. a week, ordered him on 13 March, and
continued from the Treasury at Ely House, there shall be paid him
by John Bracey, treasurer for maimed soldiers at Ely House, 150l.
for his arrears of pension from May 9, 1651, any orders to the
contrary notwithstanding. Approved 23 March. |
5. Order, on petition of Sam. Hartlib, that the 75l. alleged to be
due to him, in arrear of the 200l. a year granted him by several
Acts of Parliament, be paid him out of the treasuries upon which
it was charged, viz., 50l. by Thos. Fauconbridge on the augmentation
granted to Pembroke Hall, Oxford, for half a year ending last
Christmas, and 25l. by Rich. Sherwin and John Leech, treasurers at
Goldsmiths' Hall. The other part of the petition referred to
Montague and Rous, to report. Approved 23 March. |
6. The report and papers concerning the Duchess of Hamilton's
claim referred to Cooper, Jones, Strickland, Lambert, and Pickering,
to report. |
10. A report from the Admiralty Commissioners in the case of
Geo. Pickering, dated March 11, referred back to them, to consider a
certificate from George Rawdon of March 20, and report how far it
may induce an order for Pickering's present relief. |
12. 20. The Admiralty Commissioners to appoint a convenient
ship at Portsmouth to transport some person [Lieut.-Col. Lilburne]
to Jersey, on a special direction of Council. |
13. The petition of some ancient gunners of the Tower that held
their places by patent to be considered to-morrow. |
14. M. de Bourdeaux to be allowed a diet of 50 dishes for first
and second course, and 30 dishes of fruit and sweetmeats each
meal, and also a convenient allowance for the tables of his attendants. |
15. To be entertained 7 meals, and 300l. to be paid immediately to
Mr. Bond to provide against his coming, and he to account for it to
Council. |
16, 17. Twelve of the Council's messengers to carry up the meat
and wait at his table. Mr. Bond to provide plate for his table.
[I. 75, pp. 177–180.] |
March 21. |
21. Warrant by the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasury to the Treasurers for sale of Delinquents' Lands to pay
1,723l. 12s. 3½d. to Rich. Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, to be issued
on warrants from the Admiralty Commissioners. [1 page.] |
March 21. |
22. Note that Mr. Bagnall attended before the Admiralty Commissioners, and alleged that Mr. Leigh gave 555l. for Whitmead
Park, and that Lord Pembroke paid 22l. 10s. rent on a lease for
27 years. That Bagnall and Bird sent Murford to contract with
Leigh, and they gave mutual bonds for performance, and that the
first payment of money to Leigh could not have been before
24 Feb. [Damaged.] |
March 22. |
23. Petition of Elizabeth, widow of Michael How, to the Protector,
for maintenance and relief. Her husband while valiantly serving
on the Adventure was slain in the engagement with the Dutch,
2 June 1653, and she is left in a sad condition with two children,
and has only received 8l., which "goes but a little way to satisfy
the loss of a whole family's livelihood." With reference thereon
to the Admiralty Commissioners. [1¼ pp.] Annexing, |
23. i. Certificate by Capt. Robt. Nixon and 4 other officers of the
Adventure to the truth of the petition. 27 June 1653.
[1 page.] |
March 22. |
24. Petition of Step. Sayers, porter at Whitehall, to the Protector, for satisfaction for disbursements and 8 years' service.
I served 6 years as porter at Whitehall and 2 at Somerset House,
ending in 1649, provided fire, candles, &c., spending 166l. I have
also continued porter ever since at Whitehall, and though the late
Council of State ordered the Revenue Commissioners to pay me,
the late changes prevented my receiving more than 53l. 7s. 6d.
With reference thereon to the Revenue Commissioners. [1 sheet.]
Annexing, |
24. i. Sayers' bill for fire and candles, 1642–49, 166l.; wages
at 30l. a year, 240l., leaving balance due to him
352l. 12s. 6d. [1 page.] |
24. ii. Certificates to his good conduct and service by Cor.
Holland, Col. John Barkstead, Nich. Bond, Peter Sterry,
and Hugh Peters. [1 page.] |
March 22. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1. The draft of an Ordinance for stating the accounts of Col.
John Fiennes and his regiment referred to the Committee for
Accounts. |
3. Order on a report on Capt. Samson Towgood's petition, [See
8 March suprâ] that the Commissioners in Ireland be directed to
allot him lands in full of his debt of 529l 19s. 3¾d., considering his
merit, and his disadvantage by going into Ireland. Approved 23
March. |
4. The petition of Hugh Potter referred to Lisle, Mackworth,
Cooper, and Wolsley, to report. |
5. The paper presented by Strickland and Jones, about a model of
the Protector's family, referred to Lambert, Pickering, Lisle, Strickland, Jones, and Montague, who are to meet this afternoon, and
report to-morrow morning; also to report concerning ordering the
chapel at Whitehall. |
7. Any 3 members of Council to peruse the petitions depending,
and offer a short statement thereupon with their opinion. |
10. The amendment of the Ordinance for relief of persons that
have acted in the service of Parliament read, and agreed to. |
11. Col. Mackworth reports an Ordinance for determining causes
concerning delinquents' offices, which was twice read and re-committed to the Committee who brought it in. [I. 75, pp. 180–183.] |
March 22. Whitehall. |
President Lawrence to Col. James Heane, Governor of Jersey. The
Protector and Council have thought fit for the public peace to transfer
Col. John Lilburne from the Tower to Castle Orgueil, in Jersey;
you are therefore to receive and confine him within the compass of
the castle, and to command some trusty person to keep a strict eye
over him. [I. 75, p. 182.] |
March 22. |
25. Order by the Protector on Mrs. Wenne's petition, that Wm.
Carre and all others concerned pay her 1/5 of her husband's livings,
or certify why they do it not. [Scrap.] |
March 22. |
26. Report of a Commission that the Court of the Verge was held
before the steward and marshal of the King's household, in actions
of debt where both parties, and of trespass where one party was of
the household, and extended 12 miles round the King's Court wherever he removed. That Kings James and Charles settled the Court
at Westminster, and gave it jurisdiction within 12 miles of the King's
house, for all inhabiting the liberties of London, other corporations
excepted, and it was usually held in Southwark, and called the
Marshalsea Court. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen represent by the
Recorder that this Court has caused many disturbances between the
court of Southwark, held by the City, and the court of the Marshalsea, and that Parliament therefore voted a dissolution of the latter.
The Committee submits it to Council as to whether they will revive
the Court. [12/3 pp.] Annexing, |
26. i. Petition of the inhabitants of Southwark to Parliament,
that the weighty reasons for which they have lately suppressed the Knight Marshal's Court there, which was
unnecessary, and a grievous oppression to the poor, may
not be forgotten, nor the expectation of freedom from
it destroyed. Were hoping further proceedings in a
reformation of such things, but hear that some lawyers,
for private lucre, have petitioned Parliament for restoration of the said Court. Complain that they are already
rendered more miserable than almost any other part of
the nation, by their multitude and variety of Courts. [1
page, with 4 sheets of original signatures.] |
March 22. Doctors' Commons. |
27. Dr. John Godolphin to Wm. Jessop, clerk of Council. I
enclose a certificate from Plymouth, in behalf of Capt. Mills, one
concerned in those papers now delivered you for Council, which
please communicate, that the Captain may not suffer through concealment. This not being Court evidence, I send it you apart from
the other papers. P.S.—If you can say anything more about the
judges' salaries, pray tell the bearer. [1 page.] |
March 23. |
28. Ordinance for relief of persons that have acted in Parliament's
service. The powers of the Committee of Indemnity being ended,
those who have acted for Parliament in times of danger have no
redress. It is therefore ordered that all the rules of the Committee
of Indemnity hold good in courts of law, and be construed beneficially to all who have served Parliament. If any have not had
full relief, on certificate thereof, the Barons of Exchequer are empowered to act as the Committee of Indemnity might have done.
Any verdicts at law given contrary thereto are not to be proceeded
upon, and appeal allowed to the Barons, but the power of the former
Committee not to be revived. With order in Council for its
printing. Approved 23 March. [22/3 pages. Printed.] |
[March 23.] |
29. Petition of the executors of Capt. Rob. Maton, late Navy
Commissioner, of Peter Pett, late master shipwright, Capt. Rich.
Swanley, deceased (sic), and Thos. Turner, clerk to the Navy Commissioners, for themselves and the owners of the Constant Warwick, to
the Protector, for an order for their satisfaction. Their vessel was
employed 5 years ago by the Derby House Committee to transport
money and provisions to Dublin garrison, and there stayed by the
then governor, to secure that and other places which were in great
danger, for which 734l. 17s. was ordered them by the Navy
Committee but only 100l. paid, as more could not be paid without
order of Parliament, which these many late revolutions and other
weighty affairs have prevented; for want thereof, and of other
sums due to them for freight, they have to borrow money on interest.
[1 page.] Annexing, |
29. i. Certificate by Col. Mich. Jones, governor-in-chief of Leinster
and Dublin, that he was compelled to stay Capt. Rob.
Dare of the Constant Warwick, to ride in Dublin Bay
for its defence. Dublin, 29 June, 1648. Endorsed with
notes of calculations. [2/3 page.] |
29. ii. Certificate by Thos. Turner, and the owners of the said
ship, that her hire and freight from 10 May to 29 June
1648 was 734l. 17s. [1 page.] |
29. iii. Order in the Navy Committee that the Navy Commissioners enquire if the ship has been employed as alleged,
and if so, make out a bill of imprest for payment of
mariners' wages. With note that 100l. was imprested
thereon. 13 July 1648. [1 page.] |
29. iv. Navy Commissioners to the Navy Committee. The ship
was employed as stated, as few or none of the State's ships
were on the Irish coast to preserve the interest of Parliament, and the money is justly due; but part of it being
for freight, we cannot pay it. 3 Jan. 1648–9. [Copy, 1
page.] |
29. v. Abstract of the case represented in the above petition
and papers. [½ page, rough draft.] |
March 23. |
30. Note that in the Committee for Accounts and Public Debts
at Worcester house, on the Act of 7 Oct. last, Robert Earl of
Warwick, and the late owners of the Constant Warwick, claimed
2,989l. 7s. 1d. for freight when employed in Parliament service, also
734l. 17s. for employment on the coast of Ireland in 1648, of
which sums 1/16 is due to Wm. Jessop of Andrew's, Holborn, who
claims it. [¾ page.] Also
|
31. Note that at the said Committee, Constance Jessop, late
minister of Reading, and now of Wimborne, Wilts, claims 20l.
lent by him in plate, gold rings, and money, on 20 Sept. 1642.
[½ page.] |
March 23. |
32. Petition of Mary Cole, widow, to the Protector, for relief. Her
husband being tailor to James, late Duke of Hamilton, spent 576l.
17s. 6d. in cloth, &c. for his servants' liveries from 1637 to 1642,
which debt the Duke acknowledged 3 Feb. 1648–9, and desired Lord
Belhaven, his trustee, to pay it soon, but since his execution,
his estate has been seized to public uses. Is very poor, and much
in debt, has many children, and is threatened with suits and
imprisonment. Her husband died of sickness contracted in Parliament service. With reference thereon to Council, 22 March 1653–4.
[1 page.] |
March 23. |
33. Petition of Mary Cole to Council, for a day to be assigned
when she may produce papers and witnesses to make good her petition
which is referred to them, from whom she doubts not to receive
satisfaction. [½ page.] |
March 23. |
34. Petition of Wm. Kiffin and Co. of London, to the Protector.
Last November freighted the St. John Baptist with corn for Bourdeaux, and had an order from the Council of State to go, and to
return laden with wines for Scotland; was taken by a man-of-war
and carried to Plymouth, and the lading much wasted. The goods
being lately freed by the Admiralty Court, begs an order to
unlade the wines in the port of London, on paying customs and
excise. With reference thereon to Council. 22 March 1652. [1
page.] |
March 23. |
Order thereon granting the petition. Approved 31 March.
[I. 75, p. 184.] |
March 23. |
35. Petition of Major Rob. Huntingdon to the Protector. Parliament by a vote of 7 May 1650 put a stop to my arrears and
accounts, and the late Parliament by their Act have ordered all
claims of debts due from the State to be made before 25 March. I
cannot come at my accounts nor make my claim without your order,
the power being wholly in your hands, and you encouraged me to
expect it. I beg your order to the Trustees and contractors for
sale of the late King's lands, and the Commissioners of Accounts at
Worcester House, to take off the obstruction on my arrears and
accounts. With reference thereon to Council, 22 March 1653–4.
[¾ page.] |
March 23. |
Note in the Council of State that the petition was read, and on
the question being put, was laid aside. [I. 75, p. 184.] |
March 23. |
36. Petition of Major Jas. Pitson, Rich. Scotcher, Rich. Darnelly,
and other undertakers for making the Wye in Surrey navigable, to the
Protector. We were authorised by Act of Parliament to cut through
private grounds, paying the owners as much as Commissioners
appointed by Parliament should order. They valued some grounds
of Lady Dirleton's, and we have several times tendered her the
money, but she refuses it, throws down our works, and tries to
involve us in law suits, wholly contemning the Act of Parliament,
and others have been thereby encouraged to throw down the river
banks. On 10 March last, she pulled down in the night a house
which has been very useful to lay in the State's powder and saltpetre, of which 1,000l. worth was thus destroyed, and she had our
servants beaten, and declared she would pull down the house again
if we rebuilt it. We beg power to force her and others to obedience,
and damages where our works are hindered or we molested by law
suits. [1 page.] |
March 23. |
Reference thereon in Council to Mackworth, Desborow, Lisle,
Rous, and Cooper, to call for papers and witnesses, and report.
[I. 75, p. 185.] |
[March 23.] |
37. Petition of Elizabeth, Countess of Dirleton, to the Protector
and Council. Major Pitson and others have obtained a grant to
make the Wye at Guildford passable by boats, but with proviso not
to make wharves on any person's lands without full agreement; yet
they have entered on 9 acres of my land, close to my only dwellinghouse, and intend to make a wharf and storehouses to lay powder,
which will endanger the lives of my family, and compel me to
forsake the house. They have imprisoned my servants who were
on my land by my order, and refuse to give copies of their orders. |
I am quite willing to allow them land as convenient for their
wharf at a distance, and hope you will not allow my house to be
destroyed to satisfy the will of one man, but refer the case to 2 of
your Council, or the Commissioners of the Great Seal. [1 sheet.] |
[March 23.] |
38. Copy of the above petition. [1 page.] |
March 23. |
39. Petition of Capt. Wm. Balthasar to Council. His case being
referred by the late Council of State to the Admiralty Committee,
they reported that he should be released on bail, and his papers
and goods restored, and the Council of State ordered the same on
3 Dec. last, but by mistake the goods were not mentioned, and
therefore they remain in the hands of Jasper Gill, merchant of
Bristol, who will not release them. Begs an order for their discharge,
being his whole estate. [¾ page.] |
March 23. |
Order thereon that his goods, as well as his papers, be restored.
[I. 73, p. 187.] |
March 23. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1. Approval by the Protector of 3 Ordinances, all of which were
passed, and one ordered to be printed. |
2. An Ordinance for continuing the Admiralty Judges read the
1st and 2nd time, and agreed to. |
4. Sir A. A. Cooper and Mr. Strickland to meet the French
Ambassador, and accompany him to Sir Abraham Williams'
house. |
11. The salary allowed to Mr. Pell, mathematical lecturer, to be
paid to his wife during his absence. |
13. Approval by the Protector of 41 orders in Council, 27 Feb.
to 22 March. [I. 75, pp. 183–186.] |
March 23. Whitehall. |
Council to the sheriffs of counties. You will receive herewith
printed copies of a declaration of the Protector for holding a fast in
the several parts of this nation on Friday, April 7, which you are to
transmit to the parishes within your jurisdiction, to the intent the
tenor thereof may be performed. [I. 75, p. 185.] |
March 23. Whitehall. |
Council to Capt. Lucas of the Society, Stokes Bay, or the commander of any vessel in the service commissioned by the generals of
the fleet to attend there to observe Council's order. You are to
receive on board Lieut.-Col. John Lilburne, with a guard appointed
by the Lieutenant of the Tower to secure him, and as soon as wind
and weather permit, transport him to Jersey, and deliver him to
Col. Jas. Heane, governor. |
After he has been secured there as directed by Council, you are to
receive his guard on board, and return to Portsmouth, and there
await the instructions of the Commander-in-chief. [I. 112, p. 18.] |
March 23. |
40. List of 25 men offered by the respective interests to be
on the Greenland Committee. Mr. Whitwell dissents from the
Committee unless joined with others not interested in the trade, or
that the numbers for each interest may be equal. |
As to this year, the Committee are to receive the names of proposers by 1 April, and their security 5 days after, on pain of exclusion. The ships to be surveyed and appointed to their harbours on
15 April. The Committee to determine differences about particular
harpooners; also to direct, before the ships go, whether the dividend
is to be made in Greenland or on their return. The masters and
overseers are to set forth on oath the quantities of oil and fins they
have obtained. |
Any English ship taking fish at sea may come into any harbour
of Greenland to boil his oil, not fishing nor making disturbance.
[3 pages.] |
[March 23.] |
41. Note of instructions to the Committee to be chosen, to act
impartially in assigning ships to their respective harbours. Those
chosen for the ensuing year to be Sir W. Robert, Capt. Stone, Hen.
Elsing, Capt. Baynes, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. Bochert, or any 4 of
them. [Draft, 1 page, imperfect.] |
March 23. The Swiftsure, Ellen's Road. |
42. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. By yours of the 21st
I perceive that the treaty of peace with the Dutch is now concluded,
and hope the terms are for the good of the State and the interest of
Christ. I will send a list of the fleet and of the warrant officers
next week. The Dover has come in to be refitted. [1 page.] |
March 23. Portsmouth. |
43. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. I received yours
with the printed news and desire a continuance. A Hamburg ship
with two hoys and a pink has been brought in, and give some
news of Rupert and Maurice which the Generals will send.
Vice-Admiral Penn is ordered to send out 6 frigates named, now in
the harbour. The Advice has been supplied with a lieutenant.
[1 page.] |
March 24. The Swiftsure, Ellen's Road. |
44. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee. As to
our calling off a frigate, if the peace is made, as you apprehend it
be, we concur in her staying. We have ordered the Society for
Guernsey, as you desire; the prize money received from the Tower
is almost paid out, and yet many have had nothing. We desire
8,000l. more may be got ready. |
We recommend Thos. Cowley, clerk of the check of the Diamond,
as steward, and Mr. Seavern as boatswain. [12/3 pages, damaged.] |
March 28. |
45, 46, 47. Order in the Committee of Council on the petitions
touching the river Wye, [See 23 March, suprà] that witnesses on
behalf of Major Pitson and Lady Dirleton appear on 7 April, the
several parties paying the charges of their witnesses. [2 copies
and draft.] |
March 28. |
48–52. Like order, requesting the Commissioners authorised
by the Act for making the Wye navigable to send to the clerk
of Council, before 7 April, all the letters and papers relating to the
business. [3 copies, and 2 drafts.] Annexing, |
52. i. Valuation by the said Commissioners of the land in the
Lee above the Rail at 15s., and below the Rail at 20s. the
acre yearly, or at 18 years' purchase if sold. [1 page.
Copy certified 1 April. 10 signatures.] |
52. ii. Depositions of Wm. Smith and Rich. Vallis, of Nicholas
parish, Guildford, that this is the true value of the land.
31 Dec., 1653. [1 page, certified as above.] |
52. iii. Certificate by the said Commissioners that the value
of 8 acres of land described, belonging to the Priory,
Guildford, is 9l. 10s. a year, or 18 years' purchase. 28 Jan.
1653–4. [1 page. Copy certified as above.] |
52. iv. Order by the said Commissioners that as Pitson has
tendered to Lady Dirleton 200l., which she has refused,
he pay her 10l. 10s. a year, and on her death, buy the
land at 18 years' purchase from her heirs; or if she can
prove that she has more than a life estate in the land,
that he pay her 189l. for it in fee simple. [2 pages.
Certified as above.] |
March 28. |
Order on the desire of Major James Pitson, praying that the
wharves and wharf houses in the Lees near Guildford may be protected, and that the teams with the State's powder, saltpetre,
and timber for ships may pass without molestation,—that it be
recommended to the sheriffs and justices of peace for Surrey to
improve their care for keeping the peace, and preventing force
touching the premises. [I. 75, p. 189.] |
March 28. |
53. Petition of Capt. John Nicholas to the Protector. Being
governor of Chepstow, in 1650, the co. Commissioners of Monmouth
paid me 300l. from the sequestered rents of Bart. Morgan, which I spent
as ordered, in repairing the fortifications, but the power of the county
Commissioners being then transferred to the Haberdashers' Hall Commissioners, they want an order before they will allow the money. I
beg this order, and a discharge to the receiver, that I may not be
liable to repayment. [¾ page.] |
March 28. |
Order that he give an account of the disbursement of the
300l. to the Commissioners of co. Monmouth, and if they find it
true, they are to give him a discharge, and certify the Haberdashers'
Hall Commissioners, who are to give a discharge to the receiver, and
acquit the petitioner of further trouble. Approved, 31 March.
[I. 75, p. 189.] |
March 28. |
54. Petition of Dr. Ant. Tuckney, master of St. John's, and
Wm. Dillingham, master of Emanuel College, Cambridge, to the
Protector and Council, for payment of the 200l. a year allowed them
as augmentation by the Universities' Commissioners, 26 Sept. 1650,
with the arrears for the last quarter. [1 page.] |
March 28. |
Order thereon for Falconberg to pay the same, the late restraint
notwithstanding. Approved, 31 March. [I. 75, p. 190.] |
March 28. |
55. Petition of Dr. Sam. Bolton, master of Christ's College,
Cambridge, to the Protector and Council. Had an augmentation
of 50l. a year granted to enable him to reside upon his employment,
which he has done, but for 1½ years it has not been paid. Begs
arrears and payment in future, not having means to subsist.
[1 page.] |
March 28. |
Order thereon granting the petition. Approved 31 March.
[I. 75, p. 190.] |
March 28. |
56. Petition of John Worthington, master of Jesus College,
Cambridge, to the Protector, to remove the restraint, that his last
year's augmentation may be paid. Has resided constantly on the
place till last summer, part of which he was absent, supplying a
place in the country, on account of the uncertainty about the
augmentation, without which his place is wholly insufficient for his
subsistence. [2/3 page.] |
March 28. |
Order thereon that Falconberg pay his augmentation with arrears.
Approved 31 March. [I. 75, p. 190.] |
March 28. |
57. Petition of Benj. Whichcot, provost, Edm. Vintener, bursar,
and the scholars of King's College, Cambridge, to the Protector. On
1 March 1652–3, the Revenue Commissioners ordered Thos. Falconberg
to pay them 80l. balance due of a pension of 10l. granted them by
their founder, Henry VI., out of the fee farm rent of the butlerage
of England and prizals of wine. He paid 40l., but was prevented
paying the rest by a general order of restraint, which was taken
off as regards this payment, by an Order in Council of 30 Aug. last,
but now he is disabled by a general order of restraint from the
Commissioners of Inspection. Beg payment of the said 40l. With
reference to Council, 3 March, 1653–4 to order payment. [1 sheet.] |
March 28. |
Order thereon granting the petition. Approved 31 March. [I. 75,
p. 190.] |
March 28. |
58. Petition of Colonel Ant. Hungerford to the Protector, for
present support in his urgent want, and a competent provision for
life, in lieu of all dues from the State. Has long been ill and lame
from wounds in fight, and unable to walk. His regiment in
Ireland was reduced, and he has 1,500l. due for service there, 258l.
for service in England, and 200l. disbursed for his regiment, but
cannot travel to Ireland for his arrears. Has a wife and 2 children,
and only 8s. a week out of Ely House. With reference thereon to
Council to allow him 20s. a week from contingencies. 22 March
1653–4. [1 sheet.] |
March 28. |
Order in Council accordingly for a warrant to Mr. Frost to pay
the money out of Council's contingencies. [I. 75, p. 192.] |
March 28. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1. Order that an Ordinance be brought in to enable Mr. Arundell,
of Lamhorne, to make sale of lands for payment of debts. |
2. The following members of Council to dine and sup with the
French Ambassador:—Tuesday, dinner and supper, Cooper and
Strickland. Wednesday, dinner, Lawrence and Rous; supper, Lisle
and Jones. Thursday, dinner, Pickering and Montague; supper,
Lambert and Mackworth. |
4. The petition of all such prisoners as desire to pay their debts
read. Also Mackworth's report of an Ordinance for suspending the
proceedings of the judges named in the Act for the Relief of
Creditors and Poor Prisoners, which was committed to Mackworth,
Jones, and Cooper, to advise with counsel, and report. |
5. Order on petition of the inhabitants of the parish of North
Bradley, co. Wilts, that Mr. Crabb have liberty to preach in the
public meeting place or parish church of North Bradley every
Sunday at 2 p.m., and on any week day; and all persons are to
permit him to do so. |
9. Jones and Mackworth added to the Committee on the petition
of the surveyors and clerks of Drury House. |
17. ] Order on report on Thos. Kendall's petition [see
16 March, supra], that the Admiralty Commissioners examine the
facts, and report. Annexing, |
59. I. Report that the ship St. Lewis should be released and delivered to the Ambassador Extraordinary of the French
King for Capt. Michell, but that any goods in her which
appear to belong to Frenchmen should be confiscated.
[1 page.] |
19. Mackworth and Strickland to speak with Col. Wayte, now
attending Council, about the business which occasioned his
summons. |
20. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee on the petition of Geo. Pickering of Whitehaven, Cumberland,—concerning his
ship the Lion, impressed by order from the Commissioners for Irish
Affairs to transport provisions from Belfast to Ballishannon in
Ireland, and taken by a pirate, whereof reparation is prayed,—that
the Commissioners for Irish Affairs have this matter examined, and
give order for his relief. |
21. The petition of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London
referred to Montague, Strickland, Mackworth, Jones, and Desborow,
to consider it, send for such merchants as they wish, and report their
opinion. |
22. The petition of Thos. Bunce, prisoner in the Tower, read. |
24. Two warrants and a letter, concerning the remove of Lieut.Col. John Lilburne from the Tower and securing him in Jersey,
being approved on the 22nd, were signed by the President. |
25. The petition of Alexander Earl of Leven referred to the
Committee to whom the business of Scotland was referred, to report.
[I. 75, pp. 187–192.] |
March 28. |
60. Account presented by Thos. Violet to the Committee on
the plate ships [see 22 Feb. 1654] of all his previous proceedings
relating to the said ships; of the best mode to prevent embezzlement; of the nature of the claims made upon the silver, &c.; suggestions as to the best mode of proceeding in reference to them,
and details of his own expenditure and services therein. [5¾
closely written pages.] |
[March 29.] |
61. Petition of the owners, merchants, and freighters of the
Report to the Protector. The ship was bound with merchandize to
Virginia, and was to return laden with tobacco; she was sailing
with other Virginia ships near Portland, when on 17 Jan. last, the
Ruby, under Capt. Curtis, voluntarily or carelessly ran into her,
and broke her so that she perished, to the loss of 4,000l. or 5,000l.
Beg relief, and the punishment of the commander. 13 signatures.
With reference thereon, 3 March 1653–4, to the Navy Commissioners. [1 sheet.] |
March 29. |
62. Petition of Edw. Dunning, captain, and the crew of the Report
to the Protector, for satisfaction for their clothes, instruments, and
goods taken up on credit, all lost in the ship. 12 signatures. With
reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. [1⅓ pages.] Annexing, |
62. i. ii. Certificate of Thos. Pott and others, that Capt. Curtis
of the Ruby, while in the Downs, wilfully run into a
laden ship the Report, commanded by Mr. Dunning,
and sunk her, and that her crew had much difficulty to
save their lives. 20 Jan. 1653–4. [2 copies.] |
62. iii. Depositions of Edw. Laverich, Lieutenant, Rich. Cox,
master, and John Viny, gunner of the Ruby, that the
collision was accidental, and that they did their best to save
the crew of the Report. Taken before Judge Advocate
Fowler. 21 Jan. [3 pages.] |
62. iv. v. Depositions of Henry Hearle and Jno. Dunning,
master's mates, Saml. Dunning, surgeon, and Edw.
Dunning, Master of the Report, bound for Virginia, as
to the cause of that ship being lost through coming in
collision with the Ruby, commanded by Capt. Curtis
while in the Downs, to prove that the collision was
intentional. 31 Jan. [2 copies.] |
62. vi. Deposition before Robert Grainger, Mayor, and Thos.
Mullins, notary of Portsmouth, of Dan. Arncotts and
Chas. Hasleton, mariners, that the sinking of the Report
was for want of men to stop the leak after the collision.
Feb. 8. [1⅓ pages.] |
62. vii. Deposition of Thos. Robinson, of Ratcliff, and Hen. Grey,
of Redriff, mariners, taken in the Admiralty Court, in
the suit of Thos. Readbeard against Gifford Bale, Edw.
Holcombe and other assurers, that the loss of the Report
was occasioned by the carelessness of Capt. Curtis, that the
lading was worth 1,800l., and that the ship might have
gained 2,000l. by freight from Virginia to London.
10 March. [6⅓ pages.] |
March 29. |
63. Petition of Thos. Wynyffe, D.D., late Bishop of Lincoln, to
the Protector. I had large arrears of rent, pensions, &c., from rectories
due to me, when I was bishop, but by order of Parliament I
delivered my leases to the trustees appointed by them, and for want
thereof I cannot sue, and am in danger of losing the greatest part
of them. |
During the late wars, I was always at my house at Bugden, in Parliament quarters and submitted to all the Ordinances, and was never
charged with delinquency; I paid taxes, and had great charges in the
quartering of soldiers, so that without these arrears I shall be unable
to subsist. I have had a petition 3 years in the hands of some
members of both the late Parliaments, but they could never get
it read, on account of great affairs, though the Committee of
Petitions drew up a report. |
I beg that Lieut.-Col. Robinson, receiver of the bishoprick, may
demand and receive my arrears and pay them to me. The former
Parliament granted a like favour to Dr. Juxon, Bishop of London.
With reference thereon to Council. 22 March 1653–4. [1 page.]
Annexing, |
63. i. Order in Parliament that the trustees for sale of Bishops'
lands order the receiver for the bishoprick of London to
pay Dr. Juxon, late bishop, the arrears due to him, and
take means for their recovery. 4 May 1647. [1 page.] |
63. ii. Order in the Committee for Petitions that a like order
be granted to Dr. Wynyffe. 21 Nov. 1653. [2/3 page.] |
March 29. |
Order in Council that the tenants pay in their said arrears to
the doctor, and that the trustees for sale of bishops' lands order
their receiver for the bishopric to use all means for their recovery.
Approved 31 March. [I. 75, p. 194.] |
March 29. |
64. Petition of Frances, widow of Wm. Hutchinson, to the
Protector. My husband and his partners, on 7 Dec. 1639, took a
lease in reversion from the dean and chapter of Exeter, of Staverton, and other manors, co. Devon, for which they were to pay
8,000l. They paid 4,000l. then, and on obtaining a lease of it 8 Oct.
1644, they paid the other 4,000l. or security for it. Of these manors
my husband was to have ¼, and his part of the purchase money
came to 1,333l. 6s. 8d. But this lease, though made before any
sequestration or Act for sale, has been disallowed by the Commissioners of Obstructions. |
The contractors refusing to make any consideration of our lease
in selling the estate to us, Mr. Foxcraft bought it at 17,000l., of
which he paid only ½, and that in double bills, though it is worth
30,000l., has turned us and our tenants out, and refuses a trial at
law. |
In like manner they have sold away at 12 years' value a lease of
Thearverton manor, co. Devon, which we took for 1,850l., my husband's share being 450l., and for which we offered them 20 years'
value, which they refused. |
Having 7 children, and these manors our chief subsistence, I beg
a special Ordinance, such as has been lately passed in a like case
to the tenants of Farnham, for a review of the sale, or repayment
of the fine paid on the lease, or some means of preservation from
utter ruin. With reference thereon to Council, to give her 100l. for
her children, and 50l. for her long attendance and her charges home,
although her case is not otherwise capable of relief, 22 March
1653–4. [1½ pages.] |
March 29. |
Order thereon for payment of the said moneys out of Council's
contingencies. [I. 75, p. 195.] |
March 29. |
65. Petition of Fras. Ashe, governor, and the Muscovy Company, to the Greenland Committee of Council, to procure them a
speedy warrant to preserve their shipmasters and harpooners from
impress, as they have prepared for their whale fishing to Greenland; but some of their men being pressed to serve the State, they
cannot proceed without able harpooners. [2/3 page.] |
March 29. |
66. Request by the Muscovy Company and Hull merchants,
that as the trade cannot be regulated in time for this season's
fishing, they may go with 6 ships and a pinnace on their own
accounts for this year, and have a warrant to free their harpooners
from impress. [¾ page.] Annexing, |
66. i. List of 12 harpooners for York and Hull, with note of
50 seamen, masters, and carpenters required. 8 March
1653–4. [Scrap.] |
March 29. |
Order in Council that warrants be prepared for securing them
accordingly, as also others not mentioned who may hereafter be
required, as being useful in the killing of whales. [I. 75, p. 195.] |
March 29. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
2. Amendments in the Ordinance for suspending the proceedings
of the judges named in the Act for the relief of creditors and poor
prisoners read, and agreed to. |
3. Order, on report from the Committee for the business of Scotland, that 50,000l. be forthwith provided and sent to Scotland for
supply of the forces there, viz., 12,000l. from the treasuries at Goldsmiths' Hall and Drury House; 20,000l. from the moneys in the
Tower; and 8,000l. from such other treasuries as the Committee for
inspecting Treasuries think fit; to be repaid out of the first
money that shall come in to the treasury at Gurney House; and
10,000l. more out of the moneys that come in there after the 8,000l.
is repaid. Approved 31 March. |
4. An Ordinance for continuing the Admiralty Judges passed for
law, on report of the Protector's approbation. |
6. Order, on consideration of a report from the Committee on the
petition of the several companies of the city of London,—concerning
a plantation in Ulster granted to a corporation erected by patent
from King James to the use of the petitioners, and of the votes of
Parliament in the case, dated August 26, 1642;—that the same
Committee proceed upon the votes without further examination of
the proofs referring thereunto, and offer what they judge fit for
settling the matter according to those votes. |
7. Order that the addition of 302l. 7s. allowed for interest be taken
from the 2,134l. 16s. 3d., declared to be due to Col. John Hewson
for services in England, so that 1,832l. 9s. 3d. only is due to him. |
10. Note of the signing of 5 warrants for payment of money.
27 Feb. to 17 March. |
11. The petition of Rich. Fitzgerard referred to the Committee for
the business of Ireland, viz., Lambert, Wolsley, Cooper, Lisle, Montague, and Jones, to report. |
12. 67. Order, on report from the Committee on the petition of
Dame Christian Temple and others [see 9 Feb., suprà] that the Justices
of Common Pleas admit Sir Richard Temple, though an infant, to
levy fines and suffer recoveries on his lands in England, for the better
settling them on trustees; that the deed therefore give him power to
settle a jointure on such wife as he shall marry; that the lands
be engaged for 11 years, and be charged with the debts of the
late Sir Peter Temple, his father, named in articles of 15 Aug. last,
and with 2,000l. more; the remainder to be settled as by a former deed
of settlement. Also that Sir Richard be enabled to make assurance of
land which Sir Peter exchanged with Edm. Dayrell. [I. 75, pp. 193–6.]
Annexing, |
67. i. Report on which this order is grounded, 21 March 1653–4.
[1 page.] |
67. ii. Sir Rich. Temple to Col. Mackworth. I have spoken with
Sir A. A. Cooper, and hope I shall be allowed the exchange of lands with a freeholder, as it will advantage
the estate 500l. a year, and the freeholder disturbs the
creditors in the estate. [Scrap.] |
67. iii. Request by Temple for power to confirm assurances to
Edm. Dayrell of lands exchanged with his father, Dayrell
now wishing to avoid the exchange, and threatening to
fling open the enclosure of the lands, by which the estate
is improved 500l. a year. [½ page.] |
67. iv. Deposition by Sir R. Temple that there are 2,000l. of
just debts of his late father above those secured by the 11
years' term, which he has promised to pay, and will give
security for them out of his estate, if he may have power
to do so.—21 March 1653–4. [2/3 page.] |
67. v. Draft of part of the proposed deed of settlement. [2/3 page.] |
March 29. |
68. Order by the Revenue Commissioners that the Sequestration
Commissioners execute their power to enforce speedy payment of all
moneys that became due the 25th instant, and are not paid in, for
rents of sequestered estates, fines on compositions of delinquents, &c.
[½ page.] |
March 30. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1, 2. Ordinances from the Committee on Col. Hewson's business,
for payment of his arrears; and from the Committee for Ireland,
for better provision for maimed soldiers, old widows, and orphans in
Ireland, read twice, and agreed to. |
3. Order, on petition of Wm. Lowe, and Geo. Primrose, 2 ministers
settled by Ordinance of Parliament in Hereford, that they be restored to their ministry as fully as is intended in the Ordinance of
Parliament of May 28, 1646. |
4. Order, on information that a woman apprehended for selling 2
scandalous pamphlets, viz., "A perfect account of the daily intelligence from the armies in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the
navy at sea," and "The moderate Intelligencer" has discovered their
printer, who, being apprehended, acknowledges having printed them,
that the woman be released, and Col. Goffe and Mr. Stockdale,
Justices of Peace at Westminster, examine him and others, to discover who wrote the books, and how many have been printed and
sold, and report. [I. 75, pp. 196–7.] |
March 31. |
Act for better amending the highways of the nation. In every
parish of England and Wales, 2 householders, worth 20l. a year, or
100l. personally, to be chosen surveyors of highways. If there be
no such persons, 20l. a year is to be rated on the parish, and the
overseers of the poor are to be surveyors of highways. The surveyors to be sworn to execute the office faithfully, or on refusal to be
fined 10l. |
Within 10 days of being sworn in, the surveyor is to view all roads
and streets, and nuisances therein, and consider what will be needful
for repairs, on pain of forfeiting 20s.; also to lay on taxes for repairs,
but not to exceed 1s. in the pound on the rent, or in 20l. on goods,
except in case of prosecutions against those who fail to remove nuisances. Regulations for mending bridges, scouring ditches, getting
stones, &c. When a cart is drawn by more than 5 horses, or more than
6 oxen and 1 horse, all the supernumeraries are to be seized and
detained till a fine of 20s. each has been paid for them. Constables and surveyors to be defended in law in what they do by
virtue of this Ordinance. Surveyors to keep perfect accounts, &c.
[17 pages, printed. Collection of Acts, Vol. II., No. 84, Record
Office Library, F. 498.] |
[March 31.] |
69. Petition of Peter Phillis, factor on the St. John Baptist of
Dieppe, to the Protector. Set forth last May from Dieppe to Canada
and back, but being summoned by the Elias frigate, yielded without
resistance, and was brought into Plymouth. The ship and goods
belong to merchants of Dieppe, who have always favoured the
English, and the Governor has written letters on their behalf. Begs
an order for restoration of ship and goods. With reference thereon
to Council, 3 March 1653–4. [1 page.] |
March 31. |
70. Petition of Peter Phillis, factor of the St. John of Dieppe,
to the Protector. You gave me a reference on a former petition
to Council, but before they did anything, the ship was condemned
in the Admiralty Court. I beg its restoration, on payment of all
charges, the merchants to whom it belongs being poor, and ready to
sink under the loss. With reference thereon to Council, 23 March
1653–4. [¾ page.] |
March 31. |
71. Reference thereon by Council to Mr. Strickland, Sir G.
Pickering, and Col. Jones, to report, and meantime stay is to be made
of the sale of the ship and goods. [2/3 page. Also I, 75, p. 200.]
Annexing, |
71. i. Reference thereon by the said Committee to the Admiralty
Judges, 17 April 1654. [½ page.] |
71. ii. Report of the said judges that the ship belongs to Dieppe
and Rouen merchants; that they took French goods to
Canada, and returned with beaver skins, masts, &c., but
were taken and brought into Plymouth, 9 Dec. last; and
that belonging to subjects of the French nation, they were
condemned by the law of general reprisals. 18 April 1654.
[¾ page.] |
[March 31.] |
72. Petition of Mich. Castell, merchant, to the Protector. In
the beginning of the rebellion of Ireland, from compassion to the
bleeding condition of Protestant interests, and encouraged by Ordinances of Parliament, cheerfully ventured a great part of his estate,
and would have done his life. There has been due to him
6,439l. 1s. 1d. for 10 years. His report was in Col. Hewson's hands
several months before the dissolution of the late Parliament, but
could not be dispatched. Is threatened with ruin for want of this
money, having had to borrow it and pay interest. Begs immediate
payment with interest, or satisfaction according to the rates of the
Adventurers in the Ordinance of 30 Jan. 1642–3. With reference
thereon to Council, 22 Feb. 1653–4. [1 page.] Annexing, |
72. i. Case of Mich. Castell, certifying his delivery of wheat, flour,
and beef at Dublin and Carrickfergus in 1642, value
7,439l. 1s. 1d., of which he has only received 1,000l. Also
that on promise of speedy payment of 3,000l. in part thereof,
he was prevailed upon by the Irish Committee to let a ship
of his laden with powder go to Dublin, where powder was
much wanted; he sold the powder there, but the 3,000l.
was not paid. [2¼ pages.] |
72. ii. Certificate by Rob. King of the dispatch of the said ship
to Dublin. 7 Feb. 1652–3. [¾ page.] |
March 31. |
Reference thereon by Council to Lambert, Wolsley, Lisle, Jones,
and Rous, being the Committee on Ald. Hutchinson's petition, to
report. [I. 75, p. 200.] |
March 31. |
73. Petition of the clerks of the several Parliamentary Committees, for themselves and the other servants, to the Protector, for
fitting salaries. Have attended diligently during the late Parliament, which on 28 Nov. last, referred it to the respective committees to consider what servants were necessary and what allowances should be made them, but the reports were not made before
the dissolution. Signed by— |
John Meverell, clerk of the Committee for Preservation of
Customs and Redemption of Captives. |
Jos Larke, clerk of the Committee for Public Debts. |
Wm. Dalby, clerk of the Committee for Prisons and Prisoners. |
Wm. Thompson, clerk of the Committee for the Advance of
Learning. |
Thos. Lawes, clerk of the Committee for Trade and Corporations. |
With reference thereon to Council, 30 Jan. 1653–4. [1 page.]
Annexing, |
73. i. Certificate by the Committee for Prisoners that Dalby
served the late Committee from 26 July to 12 Dec. 1653,
and having been at great charge and little profit, should
have 50l. 13 Dec. 1653. 16 signatures. [1 page.] |
73. ii. Request by Thompson for the same allowance as the other
clerks, having served from 1 Aug. 1653. [1 page.] |
73. iii. Certificate by J. Sadler, chairman, that Thompson served
the Committee for Advance of Learning till its dissolution,
and commending him and the doorkeeper and messenger
for allowance. [¾ page.] |
73. iv. Order in the Trade and Corporation Committee that
Lawes should be allowed 100l. a year, the doorkeeper 40l.,
and the messenger 30l. Also request for 7l. 19s. 4d. for
fire, candles, &c. 5 Dec. 1653. [1½ pages.] |
March 31. |
Reference thereon by Council to the clerks of Council, to report.
[I. 78, p. 200.] |
March 31. |
74. Petition of John Spittlehouse to the Protector. I have been
14 weeks in custody of a messenger, on a warrant of the Council of
State, but know of no prejudice done by me to the State, for which
I hazarded my life, and lost my estate at Gainsborough, bearing
arms at my own charge there and at the siege of Newark, being in
the army till the battle of Worcester, and under your order, and
published several writings in vindication of your Highness and the
army, at the dissolution of the last Parliament. |
I cannot get to the knowledge of my charge to the utter ruin of
myself and family, having no supply to bear my charge. I beg
leave to defend myself, and to be set at liberty, with reparation
for my detention and sufferings. With reference thereon to Council,
22 March 1653–4. [1 sheet.] |
March 31. |
75. Petition of Geo. Horton and Wm. Huby to the Protector, to
remit their offence, or release them on bail, to save their families
from ruin. Are very poor, and have been 3 months in custody of
Mr. Holden, messenger, for printing and publishing scandalous and
unlicensed pamphlets. Are heartily sorry for their offence, have
confessed all they knew thereon, and will never do the like again,
but make discovery to their utmost power. With reference thereon
to Council, 9 Feb. 1653–4. [1 page.] |
March 31. |
Order on these two petitions in Council that Mr. Scobell speak
with Sec. Thurloe, and if they find no material cause for the prisoners'
further detention, Council will give order for their liberty. [I. 75,
p. 201.] |
March 31. |
76. Petition of Edw. Thornhill, Geo. Perdue, John Middleton,
and Phil. Smith. saltpetre men, for themselves and others, to the
Protector, to inhibit the working and gathering of ashes within
12 miles of a saltpetre work, and to authorise them to buy the
ashes, or they can never fulfil their contract. Petitioned the Council
of State to this effect last March, as saltpetre cannot be made without ashes, and formerly all potash and glass makers were forbidden
to gather ashes within the 12 miles. Council referred the case to the
Ordnance Committee, who reported in their favour, and this report
was to be offered to Parliament by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, on
18 April last, but by the dissolving of Parliament 2 days after, nothing
has yet been done. With reference thereon, 1 March 1653–4, to
Council. [1 page.] Annexing, |
76. i. Order in the Ordnance Committee of 17 March 1652–3,
alluded to, endorsed with a report to the same effect.
[2/3 page.] |
March 31. |
77. Reference of the said petition by Council to the Admiralty
Committee. [½ page. Also I. 75, p. 201.] Annexing, |
77. i. Report of the said Committee against the petition, as there
was no provision therefor made in the contract, and
it will be prejudicial to the country. 7 April 1654.
[2/3 page] |
March 31. |
78, 79. Petition of Julian Clement, captain and owner of the
Mary of St. Malo, to the Protector. On 6 Oct. last I sailed from
St. Malo for Portugal, where I delivered linen goods, and laded bars
of silver and pieces of 8, value 80,000l. Coming home, I was driven
by contrary winds and want of provisions to England for relief, and
in Mount's Bay met 3 of the State's men-of-war, whom not knowing,
I ran on shore to Penzance, and put 619½ pieces of 8 in the mayor's
custody. |
Whilst I was away, Capt. Coquerel, of the Old Warwick, boarded
my ship, carried her to Falmouth, and there put out her company.
I beg her restoration, with that of the said money, and the protection
which English merchants enjoy in the harbours of France. With
reference to Council, 3 March 1653–4. [1 sheet, 2 copies.] |
March 31. |
Reference thereon in Council to Strickland, Pickering, and Jones,
[I. 75, p. 201.] Annexing, |
80. i. Reference thereon by the said Committee to the Admiralty Judges, to state what ships have been taken by the
Old Warwick, and the proceedings thereon in their Court,
and to report. 4 April 1654. [½ page.] |
80. ii. Report of the said Judges that the ship and goods were
condemned as prize, according to the general law of reprisals, they belonging to Frenchmen, and no one putting
in any legal claim to them; but since then they have been
claimed by Julian Clement, who produced 3 papers, copies,
and not authentically sealed or subscribed, being his
claim, and examinations before the mayors of Penryn and
Penzance in favour thereof. 10 April 1654. [1 page.] |
80. iii. Report thereon to Council, detailing the above, and
stating the lading to be silver, figs, raisins, almonds,
sugar, and cochineal; but some of the silver and a
valuable bag of cochineal have been plundered. 21 April
1654. [1 page.] |
March 31. |
81. Petition of Toby Cradock, in behalf of the inhabitants of
co. Durham, to the Protector, for an Ordinance for an assize and gaol
delivery in the county next vacation. The dissolution of 2 Parliaments has prevented the passing of an Act therefor, so that there
has been no assize nor gaol delivery since Aug. 1652, to the great
damage of the county, and the wasting of houses and spoiling of
lands and woods by those who have no right thereto. With
reference thereon, 6 Feb. 1653–4, to Council. [1 page.] |
March 31. |
Order in Council that the petition be laid aside. [I. 75, p. 202.] |
March 31. |
82. Petition of Maurice Gardner, merchant of London, to the
Protector. The Green Knight, which he owns, and sent on a
merchant voyage to Naples, was surprised by a French man-of-war
of Toulon, carried in, and made prize, as proved by depositions taken
before the Mayor of Plymouth. Begs that satisfaction may be
demanded from the French agent, or that he may have letters of
marque against the French and Dutch for damages, value 14,300l.
With reference thereon to Council, 27 Jan. 1653–4. [1 sheet.] |
March 31. |
Order thereon that the petition be laid aside. [I. 75, p. 202.] |
March 31. |
83. Petition of Rose, wife of Hen. Lashford, prisoner in the Marshalsea, to the Protector, for pardon for her husband, who falling
into ill company, was drawn into the horrid sin of theft, but is most
penitent. [½ page.] Annexing, |
83. i. Certificate by Sam. Hall, keeper of the common gaol for
Surrey, that Lashford was committed to the Marshalsea
on suspicion of felony. 18 March 1653–4. [½ page.] |
March 31. |
Order thereon that the petition be laid aside. [I. 75, p. 202.] |
March 31.] |
84. Petition of Ant. Gay, Thos. Moore, And. Kirby, and Josiah
and Hum. Primate, English merchants, to the Protector. Having
sold vinegar and kid skins at Rochelle—goods not prohibited, but
perishable by lying there—our factor bought the Anthony of a
Lubec merchant to transport them to England, the master and mate
being English; but being ignorant of the late Navigation Act, for
want of English mariners, he manned her with Lubeckers, whereon
the ship and goods are seized in Bristol port. We beg an order
for their release, that the unadvised proceeding of our factor may
not ruin our estates. With reference to Council, 28 March 1654.
[1 page.] |
March 31. |
85. Reference thereon by Council to the Admiralty Commissioners,
to report. [½ page. Also I. 75, p. 202.] |
[March 31.] |
86. Like petition to the Admiralty Commissioners, urging release
of the ship, as their loss is 10l. a day charges, beside the loss of
time in sending the ship for Virginia or Norway, as intended.
[1 page.] |
March 31. |
87. Petition of Mat. Lock and Jas. Chetwind to the Protector. Have
been clerks under Col. Hill and Mr. Rowe, at the Irish and Scotch
Committee, and since its dissolution, have waited orders, spending
their time in entering the Commissioners' transactions, preparing
accounts of provisions for the army on contracts, &c. Their salaries
are unpaid since 23 June last, so that on 23 March ¾ year salary
is due, 73l. 10s. to Lock and 37l. 10s. to Chetwind. Beg payment
and employment. With certificate by Wm. Rowe as to the sums
due, which were to have been paid from incident moneys for
Ireland, but there being none left, he suggests payment from the
sale by Capt. H. Hatsell of provisions at Jersey, and also asks 20l.
for Wm. Rowe, a third clerk, employed 1¼ years and paid by
himself. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654.
[1 sheet.] |
March 31. |
88. Reference thereon by Council to the Committee for Scotland,
to report. [1½ p. Also I. 75, p. 202.] |
March 31. |
89. Petition of Randall Poole to the Protector, to sign an order
for him to purchase the hoy Charity, at the rate, 74l., at which she is
appraised in the Prize Office. With recommendation to Council,
written and signed by the Protector. [½ page.] |
March 31. |
90. Reference thereon by Council to the Admiralty Committee,
to report. [½ page. Also I. 75, p. 203.] |
March 31. |
Council. Day's Proceedings. |
1. Approval by the Protector of the Ordinance suspending the
proceedings of the Judges on the Act for relief of creditors and
poor prisoners, but altering the day from 1 June to 20 April; the
amendment passed, and the Ordinance to be printed. |
2–3. Approval by the Protector of 3 other Ordinances, which
were passed. |
4. The Committee on the Post Office to insert what they think
fit in Mr. Manley's Ordinance, as to the office of postmaster, and to
report. |
6. Order on a paper about an establishment for Cardiff Castle, that
there be allowed for the garrison 48 soldiers, and that 20s. a day be
allowed for fire and candles. The Army Treasurers to issue warrants
accordingly. Approved 7 April. |
7. In pursuance of an order of March 22, Lambert and other
members of Council reported several petitions received, whereupon
Council passed the orders following:— |
8. The petition of the Adventurers for lands in Ireland referred
to the Committee on their former petition, to report. |
9. That of the prisoners in the Fleet for civil causes and for debts
laid aside, its matter being partly provided for by an Ordinance
concerning creditors and prisoners. |
10. That of the justices of peace and grand jury at the sessions
holden at Lynn, Jan. 1653–4, concerning the navigation of Lynn,
referred to the Committee for the Adventurers for the great level
[of the fens], viz., Lambert, Pickering, Cooper, Wolsley, to report. |
11. Order on petition of Wm. Astoll and Wm. Pembridge, about
the discovery of the silver ships, that the master of requests procure the Admiralty judges' report mentioned, so that further order
may be taken. |
12. The petition of Dame Agripina Bingley referred to the
Committee for the petitions of the late King's servants, to report. |
13. That of divers persons of Jersey, concerning its government,
referred to the Committee on the petition of the burgesses, &c. of
Westminster, viz., Strickland, Mackworth, Rous, Pickering, Jones,
and Major; also Col. Jas. Heane's proposals exhibited yesterday: |
15. The petition of divers merchants and others of London
trading to Virginia and other foreign plantations, about the
planting of English tobacco, referred to the Committee for
Treasuries, to report. |
17. The petition of Hills Whittingham, and Thomas Gatford of
London, concerning English tobacco, referred to the Committee for
the Treasuries. |
20. 91. That of Rachel MacAdams alias Moore, widow, referred
to Cooper, Jones, and Strickland, to report. |
22. That of Rob. Swanley, late commander of the Henry Bonaventure, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report. |
24. That of John Clerke referred to Mackworth, Jones, and
Cooper, to report. |
25. That of Capt. Thos. Constable, for himself and officers, and
the widows of Capt. Rich. Warren and Capt. Thos. Howse, officers
of the Middlesex regiment, to be considered when the public debts
are considered. |
27. That of Wm. Davenport, heretofore Marshal of Chester, referred to Mackworth, Strickland, and Jones, to report. |
28. That of Dame Jane, relict of Sir Greg. Fenner, equerry to the
late King, laid aside. |
33. That of Zachariah Highlord, Wm. Sedley, Anth. Bassey, and
others, concerning moneys paid to the Committee for Advance of
money, laid aside. |
34. That of Mary Sherman, widow, concerning arrears due to
her husband, armourer to the late King, referred to Jones, Cooper,
and Strickland, to report. |
36. That of John du Maresq and Josh. Bennet of Jersey, referred
to the Committee on the government of Jersey, to report. |
37. That of Orton Brooker, engineer, referred to the Treasury
Committee, to report. |
38. Those of Lt. Col. Ben. Norton, and of Jane Greenwood, Kath.
Needham, and Eliz. Crant, widows, concerning arrears, referred to
Jones, Strickland, Mackworth, and Pickering, to report. |
39. An order of Parliament of Dec. 31, 1652, allowing 200l. to
James Challoner, for his disbursements about the Lodge in the
middle Park at Hampton Court, referred to the Treasury Commissioners, to report. |
40. The Inspection Commissioners to report on what Treasury
500l. may best be charged for Mr. Embree's repairs of Whitehall. |
41. Col. Mackworth to offer to Council a draft of an Ordinance for
regulating payments at the Savoy and Ely House to wounded
persons. |
43. Order on view of a bill of lading for 10 casks of wine, to be
shipped for London on the St. Nicholas of London by Chas. Bayne,
by order of M. de Montigny, governor of Dieppe, for the Protector,
that so much as is for his Highness' use be delivered free of customs
and excise, and that the Treasury Commissioners certify as to the
remainder. |
44. Order on report on John Shaw's petition [see 21 March,
suprà] that a letter be written to the Spanish Ambassador, to desire
his endeavour for speedy justice. |
45. Order on report in the case of Dame Marg. Hungerford, for a
warrant to Fauconberg to pay her 800l., being the principal of 500l.
and interest thereon. Annexing, |
92. i. Note by Hugh Audley that he stood bound in 1,000l.,
14 Aug. 1644, to pay 500l. and interest at 8 per cent, to
Rich. Aldsworth, merchant of London, which is unpaid,
and with interest to 14 Aug. 1654 next, will amount to
900l. besides costs of suit. [⅓ page. See 21 Feb. 1653–4,
p. 411.] |
46. An Ordinance to be prepared for revising the former Ordinance for Probate of Wills. |
47. An information against Thos. Cockett, shoemaker, and John
Allen, jun.. husbandman, both of Dingley, co. Northampton, referred
to Maj. Wm. Butler and John Mansell, justices of peace for the
county, to hear both parties, and certify, and bind them to appear
before Council if needful. |
48. An Ordinance reported by Mackworth read twice, and agreed
to. |
49. The petition of Thos. Bunce, prisoner in the Tower, laid aside.
[See 13 April 1654.] |
50. Approval by the Protector of 11 orders, 23–29 March. |
56, 57. Pickering and Mackworth report that the Protector,
having made some alteration in the Ordinance against cock-fighting
approved it, and it being read, and on question the last clause
"and in case of resistance" negatived, it is again presented to his
Highness by Pickering and Mackworth, who reporting his approval,
it is passed, and ordered to be printed. |
58. An Ordinance for continuing an Act for Probate of Wills
and granting administrations read, and agreed to. |
60. To allow Earl Mulgrave 1,000l. for demolishing his house.
Strickland, Lambert, Cooper, and Lisle, to report how it may soonest
be paid. Approved 7 April. |
61. Lambert, Mackeworth, Jones, Cooper, and Lisle to be a
Committee for Regulation of Savoy and Ely House Hospitals and
their maintenance money, and to bring in an Ordinance thereon
if necessary. |
62. Col. Ant. Rous appointed an Admiralty Commissioner. [I. 75,
pp. 198–207.] |
March 31. Whitehall. |
Council to Sir Francis Norris, Mr. Cate, high sheriff, Mr.
Appletree, and Mr. Jenkyns, justices of peace for co. Oxford. The
petition of Joan Hancks of Stanton Harcot, co. Oxford, being presented to Council, they have referred it to you, and desire you to
examine the business therein mentioned, and if possible, compose the
difference, or otherwise report. [I. 75, p. 207.] |
March 31. |
93. Petition of Joyce Keate to the Admiralty Committee. I
was committed to Bridewell for practising as a solicitor, but ordered
to be discharged on bail, in case I discovered others that practised
in the same nature. I exhibited 8 articles, subscribed by eminent
housekeepers in London, against Geo. Firbank of the Navy Office,
Tower Hill. He has obtained the articles, secretly cut off the subscription, and says I should have been discharged, but for those
articles, but now shall be in prison at his mercy. I beg to be released and not subjected to the cruelty of my enemy. [1 page.]
Annexing, |
93. i. Articles accusing Firbank of conniving at the embezzlement of ships' stores and receiving money therefor;
also of buying tickets at low prices from widows, &c. for
their husbands' pay, and of joining with several female
solicitors in fraudulent transactions about tickets. [1 sheet,
with a corner cut out.] |
93. ii. Names of 9 witnesses who can testify concerning certain
parts of the premises. [2/3 page.] |
93. iii. Answer of Firbank in detail to the said articles. Has
never co-operated with solicitors, and did all he could to
break that gang. [1 sheet.] |
March 31. |
94. Reference by the Admiralty Commissioners of the above
petition and papers to the Navy Commissioners, to hear the parties
and their witnesses, and certify with speed. [½ page.] |
March 31. Southampton. |
95. Rich. Belchamber to the Admiralty Committee. By your
orders I have taken care of the prisoners at Southampton, of whom
200 were sick and wounded, and were as great a charge as all the
others in health. I observed your order as to allowing 1s. a day to
the commanders and officers, as also that to value myself as one of
the Commissioners for Prize Goods in London; but the Committee
for Inspections object to the payment of my bills. If they are not
settled, I must leave the sick and wounded to the care of the town,
having already disbursed 200l., and being otherwise much out of
pocket. I have been 12 months in the employment, and delivered
15,000l. worth of goods, but never received one penny salary, as all
the money was paid into the office at London; I have also spent
100l. in journeys. I beg an order to the Commissioners of Prize
Goods for a supply of money, as my credit has been brought in
question. [1 page.] |
March ? |
96. Petition of Thos. Levet, executor of Hen. Shuter, Gent.
to the Protector. King Charles, being at enmity with France and
Spain, took many of their vessels, and granted letters of marque
to his subjects, 1/10 and 1/5 of the prizes being reserved to the Crown.
He issued commissions to persons to sell the said ships, whereby
large sums were raised, but no clear accounts given, and both they
and their buyers keep moneys in their hands. Also many prize
goods were embezzled. |
Wm. Murray, groom of the bedchamber, informing of these frauds,
got a grant, 9 and 10 Charles, of all the ships, money, jewels, &c.,
thus unjustly witheld from the king, he paying in ¼ of the clear
profits. He spent much time and money in prosecution, but to little
benefit, because of the slow proceedings in the Exchequer, and in
16 Charles, he sold his interest to Henry Shuter. |
On account of the troubles, he could do little till 1650, when he
applied to the Council of State and Parliament, and by order of 6
Dec. 1652, was referred to the Navy Commissioners, but Parliament
dissolved, and Shuter died. |
The business, if well followed up, would bring in 50,000l. I beg
that persons of trust may be appointed to bring the offenders to
account, and instead of ¾, I will be content with ½, leaving ½ to you,
instead of ¼. [1 page.] |
March ? |
97, 98. Petition of Wm. Thomson, for the city and corporation of
Edinburgh, to the Protector. By recommendation of the late Council
of State, Parliament granted us an order for an imposition of 4d.
Scotch on each pint of ale or beer brewed or sold within the corporation, towards our public debts, and a bill was to have been
brought in, but Parliament dissolved, and the supreme authority
devolved happily on your Highness. We beg you to make this order
effectual, and to enable the magistrates to levy the duties, that the
civil government of that ancient city, in danger of dissolution by
debt, may be supported till further consideration. [2/3 page, 2 copies.]
Annexing, |
98. i., ii. Order in Parliament, on report 24 Oct. 1653, from the
Council of State, that Sir Jas. Hope bring in an Act for
levying the said duty. 31 Oct. 1653. [1 page, 2 copies.] |