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Vol. 83. |
June 1 |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Has launched the Colchester, but she broke her rudder. The Winsby stays for a wind. Cannot
get the Yarmouth out for want of water; there have not been such poor spring tides for 20 years.
The hoy with the guns, &c., has arrived. |
1 |
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Robt. Rawlings, Barbers Surgeons' Hall. |
" |
Particulars of supplies to Rob. Woodroffe, surgeon, first of the Worcester and then of the
Diamond, and of his superseding Jno. Smith, in the Diamond. Have stopped two orders
enclosed, from the Navy Commissioners to the treasurer, to pay the master and wardens of
Barber Surgeons' Hall 3l. 10s. imprest, and 5l. free gift towards furnishing Woodroffe's medicine chest, Smith having been paid for the Diamond's chest. |
2–4 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Gloucester has been launched some time, and has not received her anchors; owing to the
great supplies of cables and anchors sent to the fleet, could neither keep cordage nor anchors
in store for the new frigates. There is a difficulty in making such great anchors, some having
proved defective after being put on board, but all haste has been and will be made. |
5 |
" 2 |
John Packwood, Woolwich. |
Mr. Turner. |
Sends the muster books of 9 ships named. The Richard and Martha has gone to London; the
Marmaduke being paid off, asks whether to put her on harbour wages, and what number of men
she is to bear. |
6 |
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Thos. Scott, Deptford
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[Navy Comrrs.] |
Understands that after the Tredagh has come down, she is to be fitted for the dock; if done
this spring tide, nothing will be wanting, but if the Newbury is launched, will hardly be able to
attend her launching and bring her down to Deptford, and dock the other also. The beer for
the Selby has been sent down, and she has her sails; if she waits for her provisions it will be
the fault of those at Deptford. |
7 |
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Received their warrant to make a survey, with Boatswain Ansdall, of the remains of victuals in
the ships in port, and of others which may come in. There are the Swan and 9 other Dutch
ships, whose guns, sails, cordage, &c. have to be landed and housed, and no men left to do it, as
over much work has driven them away; has only 6 left. Details of ships. Several hoys are at
the quay with provisions, and the quay is full of the Dutch ships' provisions, and no time to
house them. Received warrant to fit and rig the Jersey, but wants men to do it, and some one
to look after the victuals. A hoy is laden with cordage for Harwich; hopes to have another
soon ready for Maldon. Is in action from morning until night, and wishes he were able to perform more. |
8 |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Navy Comrs
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The Middleburg is again mustered and supplied, and will have her sails when she comes in again
to victual. Is much pressed by the surgeons and clerks of the check for recruits of medicine
and money; asks whether to hold to the rules as in time of war. The Portland and Mathias
are ready to take in provisions, and, supposing they are going a long voyage, the boatswains,
gunners, and carpenters have made smart demands; will supply what is necessary, and demur to
the rest. Note of money supplied to the said ships. |
9 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
The new frigate, building at Limehouse Dock, by Messrs. Graves and Read, will be launched next
Tuesday. |
10 |
June 2 |
John Froud, minister of the Lizard. |
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Deposition that Capt. Taylor, while in Wales, sold some brass pans, two packs of leather hides,
and other things which he took out of a prize called the Trooper, retaken by him. |
11 |
" 3 |
Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
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Has brought in the Mayflower; will survey her defects, and send an account. Demand of the
captain of the Cat pink for stores. Sent Capt. Langham two certificates from Mr. Baylie,
and desires the bills for payment may be sent to the Treasurer, and the amount paid to Langham; has already paid Baylie 600l. on account. |
12 |
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Fras. Baylie, Bristol
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Ask bills for the last payment for the Islip frigate, and for the first for the great frigate to Capt.
Hen. Langham, having received their value of Thos. Shewell. |
13 |
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Charles Taylor, Bristol. |
" |
The Islip frigate is completed according to contract, and 30 men are employed upon the largest,
but the work is progressing slowly for want of timber. |
14 |
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Thos. Hall, waterman. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for restoration of his son Charles, an apprentice of the Watermen's Company, who has
been serving in the Sampson 14 months. Is more than 60, and not able to help himself. With
certificate of the masters and rulers of the Watermen's company in his favour. |
15,16 |
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John Ray, master of the Rosebush. |
" |
Petition for removal from the Rosebush, which is going a voyage in which he is not acquainted,
to the Basing or Bryer. With certificate by Valentine Tatnell, jun., and 4 others in his favour. |
17 |
" 4 |
Capt. Phil. Gethings, the Preston. |
Navy Comrs
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Desires order for a new pinnace. Has neither staysails, iron hearth for his cook's room, nor half
his compasses. |
18 |
" 5 |
Thos. White, Dover
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Repairs of ships. Desires payment of his bill of exchange for 100l. |
19 |
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Jacob Rows, late master of the Fortune. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for employment as master of a ship, having served the State for 7 years, and been in the
engagements with the Dutch; but the Fortune is called in and exposed to sale, and he discharged. With certificate of Capt. Anth. Archer, and 4 others in his favour. |
20,21 |
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Giles Heather, Princess Maria, Downs. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends up two muster books; sent the previous ones to Commissioner Willoughby |
22 |
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Mercy Wilde, Dover
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Her husband cannot attend them to clear some mistakes in Mr. Green's accounts, as he has gone
on a voyage to Newcastle; but what Mr. Green bought of her and her husband he paid for. |
23 |
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Capt. J. Humphrey, Nightingale, Dover Road. |
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Desires a boat may be sent to the Downs, as his other has been staved by the weather. Is plying
between Dover and Calais. |
24 |
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E. Keling |
" |
Capt. Rob. Wilkinson, of the Weymouth, being indebted to him in 35l., assigned a bond to him
for that amount, and desires it may be stopped out of his pay; asks a bill of imprest for it. |
25 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of ships; will be ready for the great ships when they please |
26 |
June 5 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Repair and departure of ships. They would be more quickly dispatched if the master caulker
and boatswain of the yard attended their duties, but both have been absent some days, the
former upon the bare pretext of pressing men, when others might be better spared; it is a mercy
the Unicorn was not fired yesterday by the negligence of the caulkers. 7 or 8 vessels have
arrived with beer from the Downs, and ought to be sent to the Hope, where they could empty
on to the ships. Desires leave of absence for Thos. Whitton to assist Mr. Hayward in making
up a great account for the chest; wishes the Ordnance officers would appoint some one permanently at the yard to see to their affairs. |
27 |
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Capt. Wm. Coppin, Adam and Eve, Downs. |
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Has been at sea 14 months, and ordered to stay out two months longer; his men, not having
received any pay, and their wives and children being [in great want, has given some of them
tickets for part thereof, and desires they may be paid, their necessities being so great. |
28 |
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Humph. White, Wivenho. |
" |
Desires orders as to hastening Mr. Page, the shipwright, in building the frigate; he is very slow
and indifferent, although the masts are all in. |
29 |
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Comrs. for Prize Goods. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Desire order as to disposing of the victuals from the Red Rose of Amsterdam, by auction or otherwise, as they are perishing. |
30 |
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Capt. John Smith, Hector. |
Col. Clerke. |
Thanks for setting him forth in so high a manner before the Commissioners; desires the command
of a frigate, and although "Beggars must not be choosers." wishes that built at Ratcliff. Gen.
Blake and Rear-Admiral Badiley are much for him. Begs to be excused attending, as it is payday at Deptford. |
31 |
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Charles Walley |
Navy Comrs
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Has given Capt. Parker of the Truelove 20l. to procure a new boat, and as he has drawn a bill
upon the Treasurer of the Navy for the amount; desires it may be paid. |
32 |
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List of 11 soldiers that came on shore from the Mathias |
33 |
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Thos. Scott |
Navy Comrs
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The Tredagh is in the dock, but the builder takes no heed about setting the masts for want of
men; her officers come to be entered, but are not fit to set masts. There is no convenience on
board to dress meat, and if the workmen go out to get their meals, they will not hear the bell
ring from dinner to work. Will sheath and get her out of dock in 14 days. |
34 |
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Major N. Bourne Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Has had more to do, both in body and mind, than he wished, owing to the dulness of others. Particulars of works on 9 ships named. Has written the Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to
stop sending further help, as a great part of the sick men are in a way of recovery, and their
disease being generally scurvy, a little fresh air and diet will soon effect a cure. |
35 |
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Robt. Seddon, clerk of the check, Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends his muster book. Is waiting in Hunger Road for orders |
36 |
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Capt. P. Bowen |
" |
Sends the muster book. Received order from the Generals to put 50 men in the Rainbow under
Capt. Peacock, which accounts for so many discharges, and several have run. Mr. Baylie promises to complete the repairs in 10 days. Such of the crew as have served 20 months desire 10
months' pay, for the relief of their families. |
37 |
June 8 |
Wm. Donne, Walderswick. |
Navy Comrs
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Particulars of work to be done on the ship building by Mr. Shish. There is not sufficient water in
the Haven to get her out. |
38 |
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Rich, Dermott, Tranmore, Liverpool Water. |
" |
Sends muster books of the Paradox and others; having had fever and ague, employed a Customs'
officer at Liverpool to collect them, but as the captains and others would not recognise
him, was compelled to ride down himself. The Truelove has sailed for Dublin with Col.
[Hewson] and his lady, and many more men of quality and their families. The Paradox is
waiting for her provisions, and for vessels she is to convoy to Dublin by order of Gen. Fleetwood; there is great complaining on board, as the men have been drinking water a long time,
and their provisions are scarce. |
39 |
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John Simes, boatswain of the Fortune. |
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Deposition that the sails, masts, and rigging received from Thos. Green at Dover for fitting out
the ship were mostly old; at the time of signing for what he received, he had not leisure
to look over the book, the ship being ready to sail, but upon Mr. Green alleging there was
nothing in it but what he had received, he set his hand. Subsequently found Green had
wronged him in his indent, and in particular about a stream anchor and cable which he had
not had, but Green gave him a certificate by which he received it of Commissioner Pett. |
40 |
" 9 |
Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
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The purser refusing to supply any more blocks, &c, for the frigate at Maldon, will use what the
stores afford, and ship the cordage when demanded, but the work is at a stand for want of
seamen; if he can find sufficient to get the Newbury down to Deptford to-day, will be glad,
though they come at high rates. |
41 |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
" |
The Nonsuch has been cleaned, and is taking in her provisions; will dispatch her and the Falmouth with all speed; the Mathias and Portland want orders as to the quantity they are
to take in. Has drawn a bill at 6 days upon their treasurer for 1,500l., and desires it may
be met. |
42 |
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Thos. White, Dover. |
" |
Received their order to assist the successor of Capt. Ody in fitting the Nonsuch, which is ready to
take in 6 weeks' provisions and sail to the Downs. Capt. King is willing to cruise in the
Channel, but his ship wants a new deck, a mainsail, &c. The Rosebush has gone to the Downs,
and the ketch will follow. |
43 |
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John Packwood, Woolwich. |
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The Hector and Success having been paid off, and ordered to be laid up, asks whether to allow
more than a boatswain and his servant on harbour wages on each ship; it has been usual to
bear the gunner also on ships of their rate. |
44 |
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John Tatnell, Dover. |
" |
Desires an order to Thos. White to purchase some pitch, tar, and Gottenburg masts, about to be
sold at a low rate. |
45 |
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Thos. Scott and Wm. Badiley. |
" |
The remains of the victuals on board the ships lately come to Deptford cannot be properly surveyed, being stowed under platforms where a man must creep on his belly to smell at the bung;
much of the beer is covered with cables, and the provisions are lying in such a nasty manner
that they cannot be judged until got out and put on shore, which is a necessity, so as to repair
the casks and repickle the meat. |
46 |
June 12 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Particulars of ships. Has no great want of tar, having 40 lasts in the ropeyard, and 20 in Mr.
Sewell's custody. The warrant to Mr. Pulman for delivery to Mr. Dennison of all the hemp
bindings supposed to be sold at the last sale at Chatham has been received, but they were not
all sold, there are 3 tons left; some 1,500 cwt. too small for the service were sold, which he will
deliver. Is at a stand for canvas. |
47 |
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Edw. Denitt |
" |
Being informed by Rear-Admiral Badiley that they promised to effect his business to-day, begs
serious consideration of his condition. |
48 |
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John Greene, Deptford. |
" |
Has seen the new certificate given to Thos. Penny, denominating him a seaman, &c.; as there is
another grindstone standing in the plank yard, and no one appointed to it, asks whether Penny
shall be borne upon the books on that account. |
49 |
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Wm. Serjant, Islip frigate, Liverpool. |
" |
Sends muster book. Arrived from Dublin on the 7th; had 15 weeks' provisions, 9 here and 6 of
Robert Moulsworth, victualler at Dublin, and encloses his indent for the latter, having left his
steward behind. |
50, 50a
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[June] |
St. J. Steventon and Jno. Dymock. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Accounts of timber purchased by Thomas Eastwood, purveyor, for the stores at Portsmouth, and
received between 15 Oct. 1652 and 20 Feb. 1653–4. |
51 |
June 12 |
Thos. Eastwood |
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Account of the charge of felling and carriage of timber from Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of
Wight to the State's yard at Portsmouth, 1 Nov. to 4 Dec. 1653. Sworn to, 12 June 1654. |
52, 53 |
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Capt. Rich. Cowes, Cat pink, King's Road, near Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
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Has been plying between Kinsale, the Land's End, and the Isle of Lundy, for guard of those seas
and intercepting the enemy, but was forced by weather to bear up for Milford. By desire of
the treasurer for co. Pembroke, carried 1,800l. of the State's money to Bristol. Has been
detained ever since by contrary winds, and needing provisions and stores, applied to Mr. Shewell,
but was denied without their order, which he requests. |
54 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Cleaning, fitting out, and arrival and departure of ships named. Has ordered a forecastle to be
made to the great frigate at Woolwich, and doubts not their concurrence. |
55 |
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Edw. Harris |
Navy Comrs
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Petition for the place of boatswain in the Sophia, the former one being appointed to the Tredagh
frigate. Has served many years. With reference to the Navy Commissioners, and their certificate and that of Capt. Gar. Russell, Thos. Scott, and 3 others in his favour. |
56–59 |
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Capt. Jno. Sherwin, Primrose, Hull. |
Adm. Com. |
Has come in from his station on the coast of Scotland, with Capt. Smith in the Duchess, to repair
and victual, both being much damaged by the storms. Mr. Wells, the victualler, being ready to
supply them as soon as they are out of the carpenters' hands, desires an agent may be appointed
at once to see to their speedy and effectual careening, that they may return to their station
without loss of time. |
60 |
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Geo. Payler and Jno. Falkener, Ordnance Office. |
" |
Desire a convoy for the Thomas of London, with 500 barrels of powder for Portsmouth |
61 |
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Capt. P. Bowen, Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
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As the Mayflower will be out of the carpenters' hands next week, desires order for payment of her
company; begs that those who have served 23 months may receive 10 months' pay, for the better
relief of their families and the supply of their own wants. |
62 |
June 13 |
Henry Bromhead, constable, and 7 others. |
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Certificate that Margaret, widow of Jonathan Hart, late midshipman in the Worcester, slain in
the engagement with the Dutch, is left with 3 small children without any subsistence but by her
own hard labour. |
63 |
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Wm. Knowles, clerk of the check, Truelove, Liverpool. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends two muster books. The boat is almost built, they only wait a wind to go for Ireland with
Col. Hewson. Wants many necessaries, the stores being spent, so will not be fit to stay out
next winter. |
64 |
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Capt. John Parker, Liverpool. |
" |
Mr. Walley supplied him with 20l. to pay for the boat and procure necessaries. Put to sea with
Col. Hewson for Dublin, but the wind coming west, was forced in again. |
65 |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
" |
Repairs of ships. The want of the masts from Portsmouth delays operations. Noted that a vessel
cannot be obtained to send them. |
66 |
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Capt. Rich. Lyons, London. |
" |
Mr. Rochester, surgeon of the Taunton, having resigned on account of a law suit, had liberty to
provide another, and engaged Mr. Ward, and as he is much commended by the company,
desires a warrant for supply of his chest, the ship being about to sail. |
67 |
" 14 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Details of ships. Wishes the master shipwright would attend to his duties; has not seen
him since he left them in London, and the less care he takes the greater the burden upon
others. Wrote the Ordnance officers to send a person to look after the gunners' stores, but has
not received any answer. It is not safe for him to meddle with their duties, although constrained to do so. |
68 |
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Navy Comrs
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To similar effect; sends account of provisions required, and desires some persons may be appointed
to see them despatched. A surgeon is wanted for the Unicorn, and if not appointed at once,
the sick will suffer. |
69 |
" " |
Capt. Edmund Thomson, Advantage, Liverpool. |
" |
Went to the Orkney Isles by order of the Generals, and after much tempestuous weather, in
which he tore his cables to pieces, went to Ayr. As he is to wait upon the army in Scotland,
asks for two new cables, a boat, &c. Noted that Mr. Walley is to supply him. |
70 |
" " |
Capt. Lionel Lane, Deal. |
" |
Being in command of the Triumph in the Lee Road last Feb., the lieutenant of the White Raven
came on board, and stated that Capt. Hen. Southwood, his commander, had orders to go to
sea, and that they wanted 80 men and had not above 30 efficient, but hoped to get more in
their voyage. Three days after the Raven sailed without obtaining more men, as the Triumph
was lying below her in the river, pressing men for herself. |
71 |
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Joan Holbrooke, widow. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for relief for herself and two children. Her husband, Andrew Holbrooke, was quartermaster of the Swiftsure, and in drying the ship's bread room, he met with an accident and lost
his life. With certificates in confirmation from Jonas Poole and 3 others, and John Harris,
churchwarden, and 3 others. |
72–74 |
June 15 |
Charles Thorowgood, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Since the Torrington has come in, most of her men have left. The steward met 60 of them in one
company going for London, and being flush of money, mostly northern men, and no desire to go
southward, it is doubtful if they ever return. The remainder left on board have now come on
shore, and refuse to work any longer unless the others return, so has desired the assistance of
the military to search for and carry them on board. Will send 20 or 30 labourers to heave up
the beer and get out the provisions and guns, so that she may be careened as soon as the Laurel
is done. The Essex has come in, and part of her guns are out. Asks whether he shall transfer
the surplus men in the Essex, Nightingale, &c. to other ships, and whether the ships fitting out
are to have more than their ordinary supply of stores. |
75 |
" " |
Prize Comrs. |
" |
Received their order for delivery of the Rose of Amsterdam, alias the Indian. Also a copy of
an order of the Admiralty Committee to the same effect; request the original, as that, with a
receipt, is their only proper discharge. |
76 |
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Capt. Robt. Haytubbe, Little Charity, Deptford. |
— |
Certificate that the bearers are 16 soldiers sent on board from the army 3 months ago, who have
done duty ever since. |
77 |
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Capt. Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
Jonas Shish. |
Sends an account received from Mr. Steventon |
78 |
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
The Bridgewater and Adam and Eve have arrived, the latter with provisions and 120 tuns of
beer taken in at Dover, and as it cannot be removed without spoiling, will grave her in the dock
and hasten her to the Hope, where the beer may be disposed of to other ships. Will
launch the Resolution to-morrow and the Rainbow on Monday, if the provisions demanded
arrive. Has sent to the victualler to forward the victuals for the 2 ships and 2 frigates in
the Hope. |
79 |
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Adm. Com. |
To the same effect. Wants a supply of nails |
80 |
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Navy Comrs
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The want of sails is such that he is constrained to send Morris to bring a wherry load to Gravesend, whence he can have them carried by cart. |
81 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Send a survey made by Mr. Callis of the defects in the Little Charity, and desire order as to proceeding with the repairs. |
82 |
" " |
Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
|
Supplied the boatswain of the Elias with provisions on demand of the captain, she being appointed for the Straits, but declined another demand without their order. Amongst other
things, they want meridian compasses; cannot see any use for them in such a ship in the
Straits. Will only supply them with what cannot be had, or only at extraordinary rates, where
they go. The stores delivered to the Adventure, Assurance, and Constant Warwick for a similar
design were very large, but if this small demand is supplied at present, it may be forgotten
when a larger demand comes; if any ships are supplied, they will all look the same way. |
83 |
June 17 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
The want of the stores demanded causes great damage, for they have to saw up masts worth 20l.,
where fir timber worth 8l. would serve, and to drive large nails where small would do, &c. Did
not think the purveyors could have been so insensible as not to let him know what he might
expect; wishes they had his cares and toil. The delay is attributable to that cause alone. |
84 |
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Capt. Abra. Allgatt, Dover. |
" |
Sends the petition of Selnanes Smith and Gregory Moyses, seamen, late of the Fortune and the
Essex, now in the Drake under his command, and desires that their tickets for the time they
served in the Fortune may be paid, as they want clothes, and their wives and families are in a
destitute condition. Has taken in 14 days' provisions, and will hasten to his station. |
85 |
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Capt. Phil. Holland |
" |
Desires that they will sign some men's tickets, and that Mr. Whiting may receive their money, as
they are mostly dangerously ill; the perpetual sad clamor of their wives forces him to entreat
consideration. |
86 |
" " |
Robert Garrad and Wm. Allen, constables of Witham. |
Adm. Com. |
Send information of Stephen Gant and 4 others of Witham, that the black mare which was taken
from Thos. Cottee by Rich. Swinborne, to carry letters for the State, was returned, that his wife
afterwards rode to Maldon Market with it, and that Cottee offered to sell it. |
87 |
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Wm. Motham, bailiff of Witham hundred. |
" |
Certificate that he tendered the mare back that had been used for post to Cottee, who would not
receive it. |
88 |
" " |
Charles Taylor, Bristol. |
Navy Comrs
|
Acquainted Mr. Baylie of the unfitness of the plank and sleepers to be wrought on account of
their greenness; the timber is as good and sound as England will afford, but it is not well
seasoned, which the contract ties the builder up to. |
89 |
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Capt. Thos. Adames, Maidstone frigate. |
" |
Sends up his accounts and desires his bills in return. Has been at Woodbridge attending the
frigate from 3 Dec. to 31 Mar., when they entered into sea victuals; before that, was at great
charge for 4 months, for which he desires recompense. |
90 |
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Jas. Jarvis, Maldon
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" |
Will get the frigate out this tide, if the builder gets a good hoy and a couple of lighters. There
are 30 men on board wages, and more are expected; having passed his word for their weekly
pay, desires money may be sent, or they must appoint some other man. When the frigate is
where she can have her masts set, they will be 4 miles from Maldon, and there will be great
neglect of business if no provisions are on board. Noted that he is to draw bills upon the
Navy treasurer and they will be met. |
91 |
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Thomas White, Dover. |
" |
Sent to the commander of the Nonsuch ketch to bring her into Dover to be refitted, but as she
was gone to Dunkirk, requested Vice-Adm. Lawson to send her in when she returns. Is daily
annoyed by boatswains and carpenters of ships coming into the Road for stores; has laid out
200l., besides supplying sails to the Nightingale. Desires his bill for 100l. may be paid, and
another of 5 June; is out of pocket 200l. 6s. 6d. since last payment. |
92 |
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Details of ships' repairs |
93 |
June 19 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
To similar effect |
94 |
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" |
Adm. Com. |
Details of ships repaired |
95 |
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Capt. Jno. Sherwin, Hull. |
Navy Comrs
|
Acquainted them of his and Capt. Smith of the Duchess' arrival from Scotland, and received their
commands as to a supply for his own ship, but nothing as to the Duchess, and therefore neither
Mr. Wells the victualler nor Capt. Smith knows how to act, yet Smith should accompany him,
according to instructions; desires they will expedite their resolutions. Both ships are being
caulked and tallowed, but as his wants her furnace and mast set, and other repairs, must lay her
on the ground to escape the neap tides. |
96 |
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John Yeeles |
Adm. Com. |
Petition to be clerk of the check in the Cardiff, having discharged the duties during the illness of
the former one, who cannot go to sea again, and is willing to resign in his favour. With certificate of Capt. Robt. Story and two others. |
97, 98 |
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Jonas Shish |
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Repairs of ships |
99 |
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Vice-Adm. Jo. Lawson, Fairfax, Downs. |
Navy Comrs
|
Received theirs directed to the Generals of the fleet, with the information concerning some of the
officers of the Falcon flyboat, and the business is under examination preparatory to a Courtmartial. |
100 |
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Thos. Phillips, sen., Speaker, Downs. |
Mr. Smith, Navy Comrs
|
The tickets sent by him and having knots in them, were written by him during the illness of his
son, and made so as to distinguish them from the others, but there will be no difference for the
time to come, nor any reason to raise doubts. |
101 |
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Capt. Thos. Bunn, Providence. |
Navy Comrs
|
Wrote concerning necessary money for sick men, and understood it was to be paid to Mr. Rolfe,
but he never appeared, nor have any necessaries been put on board. Has expended his own
money, and is daily doing so, to preserve those under his care; desires they will order Mat.
Clerke, clerk of the check, to receive the money for 8 months' victuals, so that he may be reimbursed, and able to furnish on a future occasion; if they send him an order to Leith, will
advance money, and call upon them for it on his return home. |
102 |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
" |
The refitting of the Mayflower is nearly completed; will supply her with necessaries and 6
months' pay when she is in King's Road. The Islip having had new main shrouds, and the
others shifted, has sailed, and was met by Capt. Grumwell of the Richard and Mary, who
reports she is the best sailer he ever saw. Encloses an estimate for rigging and sea stores for
the frigate building by Mr. Baylie, and begs their decision. Will provide the best cordage that
has been put on any ship in Bristol, and as cheap as in London, or not 1s. per cent. more. |
103 |
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John Powell, surgeon, Mayflower, Bristol. |
" |
In going out his chest cost him 40l.; has since expended 14l. for recruits of medicine. Has diligently performed his duty, been serviceable to all the frigates on his station, but was allowed
nothing for supernumeraries for sick men, and his chest being again exhausted, it will cost him
24l. more. Has served 20 months without receiving a penny, and has a wife and family to maintain, yet is now to be paid off with only 6 months' wages, which will neither pay his debts nor
serve his own necessities. Begs an order to receive all or at least half his wages, so that his
wife and family may not want during his absence. |
104 |
June 21 |
Robert Orchard, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
Works upon ships. Has endeavoured to procure seamen to complete the rigging, &c., at the old
rate of 1s. 6d, a day, but unsuccessfully; so to prevent any obstruction, has promised them
1s. 10d.; asks whether he is to go on at that rate. |
105 |
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Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been much obstructed in launching ships that have been graved, &c., owing to the tides.
Is very full of business and working night and day; wishes the Plymouth had been sent to
Woolwich. As the cook of the Convertine neglected his duties, appointed his mate to discharge them; recommends him for the place. Has much difficulty to keep seamen to their
duty, and is forced to promise those that constantly attend 1s. a day out of the wages of
those that neglect. |
106 |
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" |
Repairs of ships |
107 |
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Thos. Meech, Chatham Dock. |
" |
The stores not affording a sufficient quantity of nails for sheathing the George and Plymouth,
desires 100,000 20d. nails may be speedily sent down. |
108 |
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Robert Sewell and Peter Ellis, Chatham. |
" |
Has received 80 bolts of Ipswich canvas from Deptford, on account of the 224 demanded, but it
will not be sufficient, there being many ships waiting to be fitted out; desires the residue may
be sent forthwith. |
109 |
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Jno. Falkener and Rich. Poulter. |
" |
There being a want of canvas for the State's ships, desire they will order 2,000 ells to be sent into
the Tower stores. |
110 |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Advantage, Chester. |
" |
Has applied to Charles Walley, and drawn a 6 days' bill for 30l., payable to him, to supply
necessaries for his ship; desires it may be met. Sends account of cables wanting and a boat,
and hopes to be supplied with them at his next victualling. |
111 |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
" |
Desires they will hasten away one of the chain pumps to Walderswick and the other to Yarmouth.
Cannot trust the smith about the 3 anchors, as he promises much and performs little.
Capt. Macky is ready to sail for Harwich. Wants men to rig the frigate, and a boat's crew to
press when out of the Haven, as men will not work for 9s. per week, and there are 100 sail at
the quay wanting men. Has given a bill upon the Treasurer for 50l. Is shipping cordage for
Harwich. |
112, 113 |
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Jno. Wyles, Mermaid, Downs. |
" |
Sends two muster books; wonders those sent from Hull and Harwich have not arrived. Will
forward two more before going out of the Downs. |
114 |
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Wm. Poole |
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Note that the Mary Rose entered into rigging wages at Woolwich on 8 Nov. 1653, and discharged
at Woolwich 12 May 1654. |
115 |
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General Geo. Monck, Camp, Loch Lochy. |
Chas. Walley. |
Desires him, in case Capt. Nutton, of the Satisfaction, cannot take in sufficient provisions
for victualling his ship for 6 months, to hire a vessel to carry his beer; will see that he
is paid. |
116 |
June 23 |
H. Kearsley |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Recommends the petition of Jas. Malun, a poor hoyman, who has suffered much damage in the
State's service, and has neither experience nor friends to direct him to relief, and loses more
by one day's lying still than he gets by two days' labour. |
117 |
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Manle Callis, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
|
Have docked and are sheathing the Little Charity; sends particulars of her defects |
118 |
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George Barlow, clerk of the check, Mathias, Plymouth. |
" |
Desires the ticket of Nich. Smith for 6 months' pay may be stopped, as he obtained it to send
home on plea of his wife's poverty, and has since run. The rest of the men have 13 months'
due, and are discontented, as their wives and families are in much want. |
119 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Cannot survey the Wildman as she has gone as a victualler to the fleet, but will do so on her
return. |
120 |
" " |
Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
The Foresight and Adam and Eve have sailed for the Hope, the Rosebush fallen down, the
Bridgwater is launched, and the George and Plymouth docked. |
121 |
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Edw. Munday, Woodbridge. |
Navy Comrs
|
Wrote them what timber and plank he had bought for the service, and desired acceptance of a
bill for 500l. on account, but hearing they will not accept it without further advice, and an
account how imprests have been discharged, sends particulars of former bills amounting to
4,829l. 2s. 11d., but thereon hopes they will order payment of his bills, that he may be able to
go on with the business and not suffer in his credit. When all the timber is stored, will wait
upon them. Asks whether to send a hoy with 60 loads of 4-inch plank to Chatham or
Woolwich, and whether to purchase 200 loads more now offered. |
122 |
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Thos. White, Dover
|
" |
The Nonsuch has come in, but has no commander; the officers allege she is not fit for sea; she
wants sails, ropes, a new deck, &c. Asks leave to forbear acting therein until a commander is
sent from the Generals. |
123 |
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Christ. Pett and 3 others, Woolwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommend the boatswain of the Raven for employment in the Indian, as many of her seamen
are willing to accompany him. |
124 |
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Vice-Adm. John Lawson, Fairfax. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has asked the Admiralty Commissioners how much victuals the ships ordered to remain out are
to receive, and on their reply, will send them in to receive it. |
125 |
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Comrs. for sick and wounded. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommend 5l. for Lawrence Johnson, in whose house a sick man was entertained. [Damaged.] |
126 |
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Major N. Bourne |
Edw. Hopkins, Navy Comr. |
Asks that Jno. Raynes may be heard before the Admiralty Committee on behalf of the owners
of the Trial of Yarmouth, respecting freight due for carrying victuals to the fleet in Aldborough
Bay, and that their allowance may be considered with all speed, it having cost them much
trouble and produced but little fruit. |
127 |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
Asks a month's provisions for 30 men of the frigate at Southwold. Sent them the same 3 weeks
since, and would have done so again, but the victualler has not any. The Yarmouth frigate
is waiting for a wind. Wants the chain pumps and anchors. |
128 |
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Wm. Hempson |
— |
Account of victuals on board 18 ships named, in the Downs |
129 |
June 26 |
Rich. Vinson, for Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
— |
Receipt for 8 iron guns and their furniture, from Thos. Goulding, gunner of the Portsmouth hulk |
130 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Convertine, from Chatham, has been lengthened 20 feet, and not sheathed; desire directions |
131 |
|
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" |
Send letter of Mr. White, that the Nonsuch has been brought into Dover, and certifying the
repairs needed; desire directions. |
132 |
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John Walker |
" |
Petition for employment as cook, having served in the Great President and in the engagements
against the Dutch, wherein he lost the use of his left leg, and has a wife and two children. With
certificate of John Crossnib and Thos. Dower in his favour. Noted as granted. |
133, 134 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
" |
Recommend the discharge of Thos. More, boatswain of the Adam and Eve, through impotency in
his limbs, and the appointment of another. |
135 |
" " |
Rich. Dermott, West Chester. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends muster books of the Advantage and Truelove, which are wind bound, and of the Paradox,
which has to be victualled. Furnished Capt. Jones with 10l. to tallow and procure necessaries.
Col. Hewson, with many gentlemen of note and other passengers for Ireland, are here, still
waiting for a wind. |
136 |
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Wm. Sarjeant, Islip, Chester. |
" |
Is well manned and victualled, and the ship is an excellent sailer. Sends the muster book, and
on the captain's return from Alderman Walley, will put to sea. |
137 |
" " |
E. Hayward and Robt. Sewell, Chatham. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Account of lots uncleared of the sale of old stores on the 27th ultimo, with the names of the buyers |
138 |
" " |
Elizabeth Haward |
Vice-Adm. Gurden of the George. |
Begs the discharge of her husband, Thos. Haward, who has been on board 7 months, she being
very ill, and having 4 children to support. |
139 |
" " |
Capt. Thos. Wright, Heartsease, Tilbury Hope. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends the muster books, and desires further orders |
140 |
" " |
Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
" |
Is in great want of caulkers to fit out the ships; the master caulker pressed several in the river,
but few have appeared; desires some course may be adopted to compel them. Details of ships.
No time will be lost in carrying on the works. |
141 |
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
Details of ships. Encloses a note from Mr. Sewell as to furnishing canvas. Has used old sails
for years, but there are but few left; is in great want of tar. |
142 |
" " |
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Adm. Com. |
To similar effect. Sends certificates recommending Rich. Johnson and Hen. Thaxter as boatswain
and carpenter for the Tulip; as also another for a person to act as clerk of the check and
steward of the Rosebush, neither of whom have appeared. |
143, 144 |
June 26 |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Received orders to dispatch all the ships lately come in to wash and tallow, but several want
sheathing and repairs. The master shipwright should not know the State's designs, but should
know into what seas ships are going, and for how long, so as to fit them. Has known 3 ships
having treasure in them of the value of a good fleet of men-of-war lost for want of this. |
145 |
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Thos. Beaumont, steward of the Eastland Merchant. |
" |
Petition for the place of steward on the Tulip or Arms of Holland. Has served faithfully 4 years,
and lately on a hired merchantman, which is now discharged. With certificate by Robt. Manley
and Thos. Wilson. |
146, 146a |
" " |
Geo. Jones, shipwright, and 4 others. |
" |
Estimate on survey of the James by order of Capt. Hen. Hatsell; cost of repairs needed, 1,861l. |
147 |
" 28 |
Geo. Kendall, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends the appraisement of the Black Raven. Has reserved some of her anchors, cables, &c. far
the use of the State. Hears there is a new hawser lost out of the Indian since he gave the
prize officers a receipt for her and her stores; as they remained on board several days after,
cannot say whether they conveyed it away or not. |
148 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Hearing from Mr. White at Dover that the Martin galley has come in much damaged, ask an order
for her sheathing. |
149 |
" " |
Wm. King |
Comrs. for Sick and Wounded. |
Sends account and papers of Charles Stamford, surgeon, for attending sick and wounded soldiers
and seamen, and recommends that he be paid 20l. With certificate of Col. Barkstead and Edw.
Hayward thereon. |
150–152 |
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Major N. Bourne, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
|
Wants some full-sized masts for the frigate at Harwich, and Messrs. Wood and Roche, mastmakers, have some fit for the purpose; as they would deliver them without charge beyond
freighting, much would be saved to the State. |
153 |
" " |
Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
Wants two tons of oakum to caulk the Winsby and Yarmouth frigates, and some for ships to carry
to sea; begs that the stores formerly demanded may be hastened down. |
154 |
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Major N. Bourne, Wivenho. |
" |
Hopes next tide to get the frigate at Maldon afloat. The frigate built there has gone to Harwich,
and having been supplied with necessaries, which he will pay for, has drawn a bill on the navy
treasurer for 100l. Is going to Harwich, and desires they will procure a letter of credit from
the army treasurers for payment of 1,000l. to him by the receivers at Ipswich. |
155 |
" " |
Major N. Bourne |
Robt. Blackborne. |
To like effect. Asks whether the Commissioners adhere to their resolution that as the ships are
despatched they are to go to Portsmouth, for several are ready. |
156 |
" " |
Capt. Jno. Sherwin, Hull. |
Navy Comrs
|
Asks an order to Mr. Wells, the victualler, to supply his ship and the Duchess with medicaments.
Noted that he is to do so if the former time has expired. |
157 |
" " |
Prize Comrs. |
" |
The Admiralty Judges have by their decree restored to Peter Mathews and Arnold Beake 3/12ths
and 1/16th part of the Dolphin, taken prize, and since employed by the State, without any appraisement being made; as she is now at Deptford, ask whether the State has any further
use for her, that they may the better observe the said decree. |
158 |
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
To the same effect |
159 |
June 30 |
Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, the Weymouth, Burlington Bay. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has been guarding the fishermen, who have had a good voyage and been undisturbed, some
having from 35 hundred to 40 hundred fish; 50 sail of Lowestoft and Yarmouth fishermen, and
some others have come here. Thinks his provisions will last another month or five weeks,
when the north fishery will be ended. Has been forced into the bay with 14 of them by a
storm; the Providence and many others are riding there. |
160 |
" " |
Thomas Shewell, Bristol. |
" |
Has given the Mayflower's company 6 months' pay, 449l. 13s., and sends the book; has drawn a
bill for it, and another for 500l. towards furnishing the Islip for sea, and desires payment. |
161 |
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Capt. Hum. Morris, late captain of the Fortune. |
— |
Deposition that all the casks put on board the ship at Portsmouth, at her victualling in Feb. 1653,
were on board when he left her, and that none were taken away or embezzled by him or by his
knowledge. |
162 |
June? |
Edw. Hammond, Vanity of Ipswich. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for discharge of Chris. Welby, his officer, pressed by the captain of the Yarmouth,
although he had protections for his officers. |
163 |
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" |
Like petition for Welby and John Oullam, also pressed |
164 |
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Accounts of ships and their ladings in the Downs, 27 Feb.–28 June 1654 |
165–171 |