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| Nov. 1. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earls of Manchester and Mulgrave, Sir H. Vane, Sir G.
Gerard, Sir J. Trevor, Sir J. Danvers, and Messrs. Knightley and
Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. That Messrs. Knightley and Swynfen be a sub-committee to examine
the papers of Mr. [John] Jones brought hither by the Marshal. |
Nov. 1.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to Col. Butler and Quartermaster-General Fincher. We have received information that there
is now a design in hand of great danger to the Parliament, that
it is ready to break out by way of massacre, and this night or
some time this week they resolve to attempt it. We therefore
desire you to have care that very good guards may be kept both
day and night by your horse, and that they may be all in readiness
upon any occasion that may happen. The conspirators intend to
make their rendezvous at Acton or Brentford, and proceed thence
by night to town to execute their design. The Lord General has
directions to send some horse to those places of which we send you
notice, lest upon your scouting out you might meet with some of
these, and by mistake any inconvenience should happen. [Interregnum 25 E., p. 84. Copy. 1 p.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earl of Manchester, Lord Howard, Sir J. Trevor, Sir H.
Vane, senr., Sir G. Gerard, and Messrs. Fiennes and Swynfen.
Ordered, |
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1. Mem.—That Mr. Cocking and Mr. Vivian engaged themselves that
Peter Whitney should not act anything against the Parliament in his
voyage to the Levant. |
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2. That Peter Whitney be suffered to go on his voyage, entering bond in
10,000l. not in future to do any disservice to the Parliament either
personally or with his ship the "Freeman" of London, or its lading. |
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3. Warrant to the Customers, Comptrollers, and other officers of the
Ports and Customs; and also to the Governors of the Forts at
Tilbury and Gravesend and Mayor of Gravesend. You are required
to visit all ships passing outward bound, and to make search in all
places within your power for Sir George Villiers, who is about to
transport himself into the parts beyond sea, having some design
greatly to the danger and prejudice of the Parliament. When apprehended you are to bring him with all goods, papers, and writings
belonging to him in safe custody to this Committee. Derby House,
2 Nov. 1648. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 182, 183.] |
Nov. 2.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to [Col. Whichcott] Governor of
Windsor Castle. We send enclosed [Alderman Thomas] Cullum's
bond signed by his sureties for him to seal, after which you may
set him at liberty and return the bond up to this Committee.
[Interregnum 25 E., p. 85. Copy. ½ p.] |
| Nov. 3. |
106. Examination of Henry Holland of Crutched Friars, London.
That the bond produced was for payment of 20l., the money of his
sister Mary O'Mahon, the wife of Teage O'Mahon, but was upon
valuable consideration made over to this examinant. [2/3 p.] |
| Nov. 3. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Lord Howard, Sir H. Vane, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Wm.
Masham, and Mr. Fiennes. Ordered, |
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1. To write to all Ports to take care that no forces and no suspected persons
be suffered to go over into Ireland. |
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2. That the papers given in by Mr. Salwey and the gents. of Lincolnshire
concerning his banding supernumeraries be reported to the Commons
by Mr. Swynfen. |
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3. Warrant to all officers of the Ports and Customs and Governors of the
port towns named below, and to all colonels, commanders of ships,
and others: That the enemies of the peace of this kingdom, designing to lengthen out its troubles by reinforcing and supplying
the rebels in Ireland and carrying on the war more vigorously there,
have arranged for the transportation thither, in small numbers at a
time, of great forces, and for these when there to repair to Ormond
and the rest of the rebels. You are therefore hereby required to take
special care and to give positive order to all ports, creeks, and places
under your several jurisdictions, for the visiting and searching of all
ships, barks, or other vessels bound thence to any parts of Ireland.
You are not to suffer any persons to be embarked for or transported
to Ireland except such as you know to be engaged in commerce and
merchandise; or such as have papers from either House of Parliament or from this Committee. You are to send copies of this
order to all the out members of your port requiring them, as you are
also hereby straitly charged, to see the same put in due and effectual
execution. Derby House, 3 Nov. |
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Underwritten— |
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For Weymouth, Poole, Lyme Regis, Dartmouth, Plymouth,
Barnstaple, Minchead, Bristol, Milford Haven, Chester,
Holly Head, Liverpool, and to send three [copies] to
Sir Arthur Haselrigg for the ports in Cumberland, and
one to the port of London. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 183, 184.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: in the morning, Lord Howard, Sir J. Danvers, Sir Wm.
Armyne, Sir J. Evelyn, Sir Wm. Masham, and Mr. Swynfen; and
the same in the afternoon, except that Mr. Fiennes takes the place
of Sir J. Danvers. Ordered, |
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1. To write to Col. Monk, enclosing the petition of Col. O'Connelly, and
desiring him to examine the matter of fact, and either certify the
same hither or, if it be thought fit, to try him there by a council of
war, which should be taken out of both brigades, in regard of some
animosities between him and some officers there. |
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2. That the letter now read be signed and sent to Captain Stephen Rich. |
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3. That the warrant now read [see Nov. 3] be sent to all ports respecting
Ireland. |
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Afternoon. |
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4. Upon reading the charges transmitted by Mr. Eastwick against
Mr. Philpot, late Mayor of Hereford, and hearing the latter's answer
thereto, it is ordered that Mr. Philpot be dismissed from further
attendance, this Committee being satisfied that he did his endeavour
for assessing the money for Ireland in that city, and that he be no
further troubled about that business. |
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5. The person who had 20l. given him at the instance of Maj.-Genl.
Skippon to have 20l. more. |
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6. That the money laid out by the officers of horse of Maj.-Genl,
Skippon's [regiment] be repaid them. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 185, 186.] |
Nov. 4.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to Sir Chas. Coote and Col. Monk
Besides the information enclosed, we have confirmatory evidence
both from France and Holland that the enemy's intention is to
turn all their force towards that kingdom [Ireland], and to gain
there all the force they can. We have taken the best order we
could for preventing the transportation of any force from hence,
and we hope when the Prince with his revolted fleet shall sail that
way they will be so attended [by our ships] as they shall not be
able to contribute much to your trouble. The danger we have
cause principally to apprehend is the union that may be wrought
between the enemies there now or lately at difference, and the
defection of some commanders to the King who have been hitherto
in the pay of the Parliament, though they have sufficiently manifested their disaffection to it. For remedy against the first of
these inconveniences we have already concluded with some forces
for their present transportation [thither], and are in treaty with
more, which, joined with the force you have already there, will be
sufficient to oppose their conjoined forces. For the second point
we could earnestly wish you were in better case to deal with those
by force whom we and you shall have cause to suspect; but
Col. Jones, waiting a fit opportunity, freed himself from a danger
by removing some few men who, if they had been there now at
[the Marquis of] Ormond's arrival, had retarded the affairs at
Dublin and in Leinster to a very great hazard. We doubt not but
you will use your best judgment and put forth your utmost
strength for seizing and securing those persons who, we are informed, will certainly serve the King's interest if any force should
arrive to which they can join themselves. Those whom we have
information of are the Lord of Ardes [Hugh Viscount Montgomery
of the Ards], Sir James Montgomery, Sir Robert Stewart, Col.
Audley Mervin, and the officers of the regiment late [under] Sir
Wm. Stewart. We have sent the bearer [Francis Harvey] of this
express, who may have some business to prosecute there which
may require to have the men drawn together, on which occasion or
any other you are to employ your best dexterity and keep yourselves in the best posture against all designs or attempts of the
enemies of the peace and interest of this kingdom, which they are
preparing with all diligence to put in execution. There may be
many there besides those above mentioned who are known to you
or suspected to be disaffected. We leave it to your judgment to
displace or continue them, but those you displace secure there or
send them hither in safe custody as you shall see cause. The time
and manner of your proceeding herein we leave to your own
judgment, being upon the place, as you shall judge may be most
for the service of the Parliament. [Interregnum 25 E., pp. 85–87,
Copy = 2 pp.] |
Nov. 4.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the Navy. We are informed by
Captain Stephen Rich, master of the Post bark between Holyhead
and Dublin, that for want of the money he was to have received
from you he has been enforced to lay up one of those barks, so
however great the exigency there is not means always on both
sides to transport letters or intelligence. The present state of
affairs there [at Dublin] since the arrival of the Marquis of Ormond
is such as requires both speedy and frequent advice, the want
whereof may much endanger the safety of our forces there and the
preservation of the interest of this kingdom. Let the money due
to Capt. Rich be presently paid him, and see that course be taken
for the constant payment of his entertainment, so that he may
not fail of performing that necessary service. [Ibid., p. 88. Copy.
1 p.] |
| Nov. 4. |
107. Survey of the defects of Dover Harbour made by an order
of the Committee of the Navy and Customs. Mr. Pitt, of London,
being sent down by the Committee to join with others, estimates
the cost of necessary repairs as here specified. [1 p.] |
Nov. 6.
Newport, Isle of Wight. |
108. John Crewe [M.P., and one of the Commissioners to treat
with the King to John] Swinfen, M.P. My desire to take leave of
those that went to London [caused me to] break off in the midst
of my last, and therefore having the opportunity of this bearer,
Mr. Cressett, although it be the same day, I trouble you again. We
shall use our utmost endeavours here to bring the King nearer the
Houses, and you will do good service at London in persuading
the House to come nearer the King. A breach is like to hazard
the Navy and to lose Ireland, where the Papists gain what we lose.
And no man knows what will become of religion and the Parliament if we have not peace. Future troubles will be laid to the
charge of Presbytery, and the people will be apt to hinder and
oppose that which they conceive to have been an occasion of their
miseries, and so, instead of abolishing Episcopacy, we may beget an
enmity to Presbytery in those who might otherwise have been
made friends. It will be thought by some that there is too much
eye upon their lands, and to answer that objection I wish that they
would demand the lands after 99 years to increase small livings,
and that such rents as are reserved in the meantime may be also
employed to the same purpose. If this were offered, the King
cannot allege conscience, and those that affect Episcopacy would
have little temptation to endeavour the setting it up again. I
entreat you to further a satisfactory answer to the King's propositions; he expects it, and therein hath great reason on his
side. I trouble you no further, remaining your humble servant.
P.S.—I desire you to present my humble service to Mr. Chancellor
of the Duchy [of Lancaster] and Mr. Ansloe. [Presented by
J. Livingston Jay, Esq., to the Public Record Office. Seal melted.
1 p.] |
Nov. 6.
Newport, Isle of Wight. |
109. John Crewe [M.P., and a Commissioner sent to treat with
the King] to [John] Swinfen [M.P.]. The continuance of the treaty
was news to me, but it being the pleasure of the Houses, I submit,
as also to my own longer stay, which is appointed by the greater
number of the Commissioners. The Bishops being to come down
at the King's desire and with the leave of the Houses, I hope
nothing will be done against an agreement with the answer [which]
the King sends now till they hear what he will grant after advice
with those who are yet to be consulted with. As it is, if the
King's offer be put into an Act in terms, the Bishop can do
nothing, no, not in ordination, without the consent of the Houses
The Commissioners are going, so that I have not time to write
more, but that I am your most humble servant. P.S.—I have
written more at large to my Lord of Manchester. [Presented by
J. Livingston Jay, Esq., to the Public Record Office. Seal melted.
1 p.] |
| Nov. 6. |
110. Certificate by the Examiners of the University of Oxford
that John Ball, student, has obtained an optime, whereby he is
adjudged fit to receive a scholar's place. [½ p.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Lord Howard, Sir J. Danvers, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir J.
Evelyn, Mr. Solicitor, and Mr. Knightley. Ordered, |
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1. That Mr. [Walter] Strickland's letter of the 26th Oct. be reported to
the Houses. |
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2. Likewise Col. Hammond's of the 3rd present. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 187.] |
Nov. 6.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to Cornet Wallis. We have information that Col. Bosevile, a very dangerous person, is this night
to come to town carrying papers of great consequence. He rides
post, having a warrant in another name. If such person should
attempt to pass your guards cause him to be apprehended and his
papers seized and bring them to this Committee. Personal description. [Interregnum 24 E., p. 89. Copy. 1 p.] |
Nov. 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Mr. [Walter] Strickland. We have received yours
of the 18th and 26th ult., with an enclosure concerning the trade
of some there in [Holland] with Ireland. By ours you will see
that we have fallen upon the same arguments as therein suggested.
If they be rebels against England they are in no capacity to treat
with any, and for such they are declared by Act of Parliament,
and the war against them is wholly left to the Parliament. Use
your best endeavour for annulling that transaction which would be
very prejudicial to the Parliament's affairs, and cannot be excused
by them [the Dutch] under any pretence of neutrality in regard
the war in Ireland is to be carried on only by the Parliament.
[Ibid., p. 90. Copy. 1 p.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Lords Howard and Lisle, Sir J. Danvers, Sir Wm. Armyne,
Sir J. Evelyn, and Mr. Fiennes. Ordered, |
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1. That the letters now read be signed and sent to cos. Hants., Essex,
Wilts., and to the Governor of Wallingford. |
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2. Likewise the letter for Captain Griffancius Phillips [touching the
assessments for Ireland at Hereford]. |
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3. Warrant to be issued to Sir Walter Erle, Lieut.-General of the
Ordnance, to supply the fort at Landguard with 50 barrels of gunpowder, half ton of match, and the other particulars mentioned in
the note given in by Col. Ireton. |
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4. Warrant for supply out of the public stores of ammunition and other
particulars herein specified, to Col. Ireton or his nominee, for the
service of the garrison in Landguard Fort, near Harwich. Derby
House, 7 Nov. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 187, 188.] |
| Nov. 8. |
111. Order of the Committee of the Navy for the repayment by
the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall of 1,000l., with interest at
8l. per cent., lent by George Robinson, Victualler of the Navy at
Chatham. [1 p.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Lords Howard, Lisle, and Cranborne, Sir H. Vane, Sir
R. Onslow, and Mr. Knightley. Ordered, |
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1. That Col. Hammond's letter of 7th present, concerning the King's
parole be reported to both Houses. |
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2. That Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell's letter of 5th present be reported to the
Commons. |
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3. That Lieut.-Col. Burleigh be discharged from his imprisonment upon
giving security to depart the town and to do no disservice to the
Parliament. |
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4. That it be reported to the House of Commons that this Committee,
upon consideration of the letters from Berwick and Barnard Castle
referred to us, are of opinion that provision should be made for six
weeks for the garrisons of Carlisle [and Berwick], and that after that
time that those garrisons be kept by forces of the Army, and so
maintained [out] of the general establishment [for the Army]. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 189.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Lords Howard, Say, Lisle, and Cranborne, Sir G. Gerard,
Sir J. Trevor, and Messrs. Fiennes, Knightley, and Swynfen.
Ordered, |
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1. That the Committee of the Army, Sir Walter Erle, and the gents. of
Yorkshire be desired to be here on Monday to consider how to provide for the forces to be employed in the siege of Pontefract Castle. |
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2. A sub-committee nominated to treat with Mr. Harvey and Col. Temple
concerning their going over into Munster in pursuance of an overture
made from thence; and in case they are to go over, then this subcommittee to draw up instructions for their guidance. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 190.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earls of Mulgrave, Manchester, and Salisbury, Lords
Howard, Lisle, and Cranborne, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir J. Danvers,
Sir J. Evelyn, Sir G. Gerard, Sir J. Trevor, and Messrs. Knightley
and Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. To notify to Col. Hammond what Mr. Frost has related. |
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2. Another letter to be written to the Parliament's Commissioners in the
Isle of Wight about the same business. |
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3. To write to the Lord General to remove such troops of horse of his
army as are quartered in Middlesex, if they be there only open the
orders of this Committee. |
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4. To write to Sir Wm. Constable to withdraw the garrison in Sudeley
Castle [co. Gloucester], if upon view it shall appear that the works
of that castle are sufficiently slighted. |
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5. That Major Bill, prisoner in Peterhouse, be removed into the Counter,
in Southwark. |
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6. That Captain Tayloar be discharged from his imprisonment in Peterhouse upon giving security to this Committee not to come within
20 miles of London, nor to set anything against the Parliament. |
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7. That Captain Wm. Edwards shall be discharged from any restraint, he
giving security and passing his parole to this Committee, that he will
not act anything against the Parliament. |
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8. That the petition of Captain Greene be recommended to the Committee of the Navy, and they desired to pay so much money, remaining in their hands due to him, as the petition intimates is to be
paid for his ransom; this Committee having no power for disposing
of any money. |
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9. Warrant to the keeper of Peterhouse prison to deliver to Mr. Walcop,
keeper of the counter in Southwark, Major Bill now in your custody,
if he be under restraint for no other cause but only by the warrant of
this Committee. |
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10. The like to Mr. Walcop, keeper of the counter in Southwark, to receive
from the keeper of Peterhouse the person of Major Bill for raising
arms against the Parliament for which cause he stands committed. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 191, 192.] |
Nov. 13.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to the Commissioners in the Isle
of Wight. We are informed that there is an intention for the
King's escape on Thursday or Friday next at night. The intention
is that he shall land at Gosberg [Gosport]. We have written to
Col. Hammond about it and send you this notice. [Interregnum
25 E., p. 92. Copy. ½ p.] |
Nov. 13.
Derby House. |
The same to the Lord General [Fairfax]. We desired you
to send some horse to quarter about Acton and Brentford upon
news that the enemy designed a rendezvous there in order to act
something against the Parliament. We conceive the coming of the
horse there gave interruption to what was intended, so if they are
quartered there only in order to that service we now desire that
they may be recalled and appointed to other places at a further
distance from this city. [Ibid., p. 93. Copy. 1 p.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Petition of Sir Thos. Fanshaw, of Ware Park, K.B. [and lately
a member of the House of Commons], to the Commissioners for
Compositions at Goldsmiths' Hall: That his estate is sequestered
for his adhering to the forces raised by the King against the Parliament. Prays to be admitted to make his composition upon the
Articles of Barnstaple, within which he is comprised. Underwritten, |
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Received 13 Nov. 1648. Referred to the Sub-Committee. [Interregnum G. 208, p. 682.] Annexed, |
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Certificate signed and scaled by Sir Thos. Fairfax: That Sir
Thos. Fanshaw, K.B., of Ware Park, co. Hertford, did
reside and inhabit within the town and garrison of
Barastaple within seven months next preceding the surrender of that garrison; that Sir Thos. ought to have
the benefit of the Barnstaple Articles being the same as
those of Exeter, and I do recommend him accordingly to
the Committee of Lords and Commons for Compositions,
that he may be admitted to compound according to those
Articles. Queen Street, 25 Dec. 1648. [Seal with arms.
Ibid., p. 679.] |
| Nov. 13. |
112. Petition of John Chaddock, trooper, to the Committee for
the Army. Was in actual service for the Parliament from the
beginning of the wars in Capt. S. Gardner's troop in Col. Butler's
afterwards Col. Horton's, regiment, and received many wounds, and
lately at the siege before Pembroke was maimed in his left arm.
Prays that order may be given for stating of his accounts and
payment of his arrears, he having a wife and children. [1 p.]
Underwritten, |
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112. i. Certificate by George Dunn, surgeon: That Chaddock
being in the Savoy Hospital under his care was a maimed
man. |
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112. ii. Ordered at the Committee for the Army that the Commissary-General of the Musters do certify how petitioner
stands upon the several musters of the Army. 13 Nov.
Annexed, |
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112. iii. Certificate by Capt. Samuel Gardner to the Committee
of the Army: That Chaddock serving at a trooper in
Col. Horton's regiment at the late siege of Pembroke
Castle, behaved himself valiantly, and was maimed.
Presteign, 26 Aug. [½ p.] |
| Nov. 14. |
113. Order of the Committee of the Navy for the repayment by
the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall of 2,000l., with interest at 8l.
per cent., lent by John Holt, Victualler of the Navy at Portsmouth.
[1 p.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earl of Salisbury, Visct. Say, Lords Lisle and Cranborne,
Sir H. Vane, junr., Sir J. Danvers, Sir J. Trevor, and Messr
Fiennes and Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. That the Committee of the West and some of the Committee of the
Army be desired to be here to-morrow, when Col. Weldon is to
attend. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 193.] |
Nov. 15.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to Col. Hammond. We have
information that there is an intention for the King to make his
escape upon Thursday or Friday night, and that he intends to land
on this side at Gosberg [Gosport]. That only two are to accompany him, a little old man with shriveled face, and a lusty young
man of about 26. We have sent you this notification that you
might thereupon with greater diligence pursue your instructions
from the Houses. We desire you to make use of this information,
but keep the particulars to yourself, lest if it be declared it might
divulge by what means the information comes to us. [Interregnum
25 E., p. 91. Copy. 1 p.] |
Nov. 15.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Wm. Connestable [Constable]. We understand
that George Lord Chandos has in accordance with our former
instructions caused the works and strength of Sudeley Castle to
be so far slighted and demolished as to render it incapable of being
held by an enemy. Cause a view to be taken of it. and finding
it to be so cause the garrison to be withdrawn and the Castle
delivered up to Lord Chandos and certify us of what you do in
pursuance hereof. [Ibid., p. 94. Copy. 1 p.] |
Nov. 15.
Derby House. |
The same to the Commissioners of Excise in co. Dorset. We
have had. occasion to employ Mr. Francis Harvey into Ireland
about some special service of great concernment to this kingdom.
Do not therefore let his absence from his charge of Commissioner
of Excise be in any way prejudicial to him during his employment
abroad, nor suffer any loss in the profits of the Excise while he is
thus employed by our command. [Ibid., p. 95. Copy. 1 p.] |
Nov. 15.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Hammond. We have received again advertisement that the design holds for the King's escape. And to
escape without exciting your suspicion he intends to walk out on
foot a mile or two as usually in the day time, and there horses are
laid [in readiness] in the Isle to carry him to a boat. If he cannot
do this, then either over the house in the night, or at some private
window in the night, he intends [to make] his passage, which we
thought fit again to give you notice of, that you might make such
use of it for prevention as you shall see cause. We desire you to
communicate this to the Commissioners there, and also if you shall
find that the King has escaped to give us notice with all possible
speed. [Ibid., p. 96. Copy. 1 p.] |
[Nov. 15.]
Derby House. |
The same to Lord Admiral [Warwick]. By yours of the 11th
inst. from aboard the "St. George" we learn that some of the
revolted ships are come in to you, which example we hope others
will follow, or else that without any great difficulty you will be
able to reduce them. We return you hearty thanks for this good
service, in thus securing freedom of trade from the danger of those
revolters resolved to turn pirates, and we doubt not you will improve all opportunities to finish what remains of this work before
the winter makes it impossible for your Lordship to continue there.
By reason of the coming in of these ships we hope there will be
no need for so many ships to remain with you still as are now
there. We have daily complaints how much the Western coasts are
infested with Irish frigates as they call themselves, and other
piearoons, whereby many ships are taken and the course of trade
intercepted, to the ruin of the merchants and great diminution of
the Customs, by which the mariners should be paid. We therefore
desire you to send away such as you can spare of your fleet as are
designed for the winter guard, with orders to scour the seas to the
westward, for suppressing of those pirates. They are to do what they
can, having regard to these other services, for the reducing of
Seilly, and preventing the piracies and depredations of those who
now hold it. We have instructed the Committee of the Navy to
provide money for payment of the mariners, and for victuals for
the ships which are to continue out at sea. Should your Lordship
want victuals, signify so much to the Committee for the Navy, and
we believe they will send bills for furnishing you there. [Ibid.,
pp. 97, 98. Copy. 2 pp.] |
| Nov. 16. |
114. Order of the funeral procession of Sir John Warner, who
was elected Lord Mayor of London in 1647, from Grocers' Hall to
Walbrook, on Thursday, 16th November 1648. [Heraldie. 3 pp.] |
| Nov. 16. |
115. Draft of the same. [3 pp.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present in the morning: Earl of Salisbury, Lord Howard, Sir R.
Onslow, Sir J. Trevor, Sir H. Vane, junr., and Messrs. Rous,
Fiennes, and Swynfen; and in the afternoon, Earls of Salisbury
and Manchester, Lords Howard, Lisle, and Cranborne, Sir R.
Onslow, Sir G. Gerard, Col. Rosseter, and Messrs. Fiennes and
Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. To notify to Col. Hammond that we have received information again
that the King's escape is intended, and so much of the manner of it
as concerns those in the Isle. |
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2. To inform the Lord General [Fairfax] that an information was sent
from Mr. Frost to Mr. Rushworth concerning the King's [intended]
escape, and to desire the particulars may be kept secret lest it should
disclose from whence the discovery comes. |
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3. To write to Lord Admiral [Warwick], noticing the receipt of his
letter and his good service there, and desiring him in regard the
seas are so much infested [by sea-rovers] to the westward, to send
such of the ships with him as can be spared to prevent the mischiefs
by them [intended]. |
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4. That it be recommended to the Committee of the Navy to provide
money for payment of the mariners who are to come in, and also to
provide victual for the ships which are to continue at sea. That
Sir H. Vane, junr., and Mr. Swynfen be desired to go to that Committee, and to represent effectually to them the necessity there
is that these provisions should be seasonably provided for this
service. |
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Afternoon. |
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5. That Mr. Townshend be permitted to return into England, he putting
in security in 300l. to live peaceably here and not to act anything
against the Parliament. |
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6. That the Lord Admiral's letter be reported to both Houses. |
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7. Likewise the two papers of Col. Weldon relating the condition of the
garrison of Plymouth. |
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8. That the letter to Sir Wm. Constable, now read for withdrawing the
garrison of Sudeley Castle, be approved, signed, and sent. |
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9. Likewise the letter now read to the Lord Admiral. |
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10. Mem.—That Capt. Wm. Edwards passed his parole to this Committee
not to do anything to the disservice of Parliament. |
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11. That Henry Lucas, Wm. Griffith, Wm. Boville, and Barth. Parsons
be discharged from their imprisonment in Peterhouse. |
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12. To write to the Committee of Surrey recommending the paying of
what loss is certified to have been sustained by some in that co.
upon the mounting of some of the garrison of Windsor for pursuing
the Earl of Holland. |
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13. That Arundel Ball, prisoner in Peterhouse, be discharged from his imprisonment. |
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14. Also Mr. Ashley, prisoner in the Gatehouse. |
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15. Warrant to the keeper of the Gatehouse for the discharge of Richd.
Ashley, committed prisoner by Col. Moore, if there be no other cause
against him. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 193–195.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Petition of Leonard Rawlinson, gent., to the Committee for
Corresponding at Goldsmiths' Hall: That Robt. Rawlinson, of the
Marsh Grange in co. Lancaster, the petitioner's uncle, was sequestrated within that co. for being a Papist in arms, and is dead
about 1½ years ago, unto whom petitioner is next heir, and who
has always faithfully adhered to the Parliament, having been a
Captain under Col. Moore at Liverpool, where he was taken
prisoner by Prince Rupert, suffered a tedious and chargeable imprisonment, was then plundered of all his goods, and this last
summer was likewise plundered by some of Sir Marmaduke
Langdale's forces, and hath 450l. due to him for arrears; he would
likewise state that Robert Rawlinson's widow is living, which he
desires your Honours to consider. Prays to be allowed to compound for his uncle's estate, consisting only in some small customary
tenant-right lands within that county. Underwritten, |
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Received 16 Nov. 1648, and referred to the sub-committee.
[Interregnum G. 207, p. 280.] Annexed, |
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Certificate by Col. John Moore: That the bearer, Capt. Rawlinson,
hath for 19 months been a Captain in his regiment at
Liverpool, where he hath performed faithful service,
being there taken prisoner by Prince Rupert's forces,
and for a long time sustained a grievous and chargeable
imprisonment, being likewise plundered of all his
personal estate, and although he hath as yet received very
little pay and sustained much loss, his estate lying 60
miles remote from Liverpool, yet notwithstanding, out of
his zeal to the Parliament, he has raised another company since his enlargement, which is now in actual
service for the defence of the garrison at Liverpool, himself being now in London upon public employments
concerning himself and the officers of the garrison. You
are therefore not to interrupt him whilst passing and
repassing your guards. Commons' House, 22 July 1645.
[Ibid., p. 285.] |
Nov. 16.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to the Committee of co. Surrey.
We have perused some certificates of yours concerning losses sustained in your county, owing to the Governor of Windsor Castle
taking horses to mount some of his foot in order to pursue the
rebels under the Earl of Holland, which was done by him in pursuance of an order of this Committee, and we conceive it most
reasonable that those men should receive satisfaction for their
horses. The House [of Commons] having given the sequestrations
of your county growing upon these late delinquents for repairing
its losses and sufferings, we conceive these men may most properly
be satisfied out of the said sequestrations. We therefore recommend
that they be satisfied the sum in these certificates mentioned out
of the money accruing from these sequestrations. [Interregnum
25 E., p. 99. Copy. 1 p.] |
Nov. 17.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to the several Militias. For
several years past great disorders have occurred in the streets of
this City upon public days, and many incivilities and insolencies
have been committed by compelling the drinking of healths at
bonfires and offering of other acts of violence to passers by; besides
occasion is thereby given for ill-affected people to assemble and
make beginning of insurrection. You are at all such times to appoint sufficient guards of well-affected men in order to prevent any
such drinkings, incivilities, or making of bonfires; likewise to
suppress all tumults or insurrections that may arise by occasion
thereof. [Interregnum 25 E., pp. 100, 101. Copy=2/3 p.] |
| Nov. 17. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Lords Howard and Lisle, Sir J. Danvers, Sir Wm.
Armyne, Sir J. Trevor, and Maj.-Genl. Skippon. Ordered, |
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1. That the proposition now read concerning the forces in Carlisle and
Northumberland be reported to the Commons, and Sir Wm. Armyno
is desired to make the report, with liberty to nominate the person. |
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2. That Sir Wm. Armyne be desired to go to the Committee of the
Revenue, and urge speedy payment of 1,000l. for the very pressing
service of this Committee. |
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3. That an order be sent to the several Committees of Militia about
London to take care to prevent the disorders which are usually made
upon occasion of public [holi]days. |
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4. That the petition of Lieut.-Col. Wm. Osborne be reported to the
Commons. |
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5. That the letter now read be sent to the Lord Admiral [Warwick]. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 196.] |
| Nov. 17. |
Petition of Robt. Wood, of Trull, Somerset, to the Committee for
Compounding: That he having adhered to the forces raised against
the Parliament, his estate is under sequestration. That he surrendered himself to the General at Truro in Cornwall, and is
comprised in those Articles, as by the pass annexed appears, since
which time he has observed all orders and ordinances of Parliament.
Prays to be admitted to a moderate composition according to those
Articles. Annexed, |
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Certificate by Sir Thos. Fairfax: That Robt. Wood was in
Truro at the disbanding of the [Royalist] forces there,
and is to have the benefit of those Articles, and I do
recommend him to the Committee to be admitted to his
composition upon those Articles as others in the like
condition are admitted. 30 Dec. 1648. Seal with
Fairfax's crest and motto. [Interregnum G. 207, pp. 442
and 447.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earl of Salisbury, Lords Lisle and Cranborne, Sir J.
Danvers, and Messrs. Knightley, Swynfen, and Fiennes. Ordered, |
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1. That the letters now read to Quartermaster-General Fincher and
Major Hill, of Surrey, to guard some money to Kingston and from
thence to the Isle of Wight, be approved, signed and sent. |
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2. That Sir Robt. Stuart, lying at Mr. Morgan /?/ Wheatsheaf"
in King-street, do signify to us the place of /?/ and be ready
upon his parole formerly given to appear /?/, |
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3. That Mr. Thomson, the bookseller over against Lincoln's Inn, be
summoned to attend here on Monday to answer what is objected
against him for dispersing unlicensed books, and that the mercury
women be permitted to come hither at the same time. |
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4. To write to Col. Jones to pay to Elizabeth, widow of Captain Wm.
Chambers, out of the money now sent over, so much as should have
been paid to her husband if still living. |
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5. That Sergeant-Major Edw. Ashton be recommended to Col. Jones for
preferment. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 197.] |
Nov. 18.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to the Lord General [Fairfax].
This morning Mr. Frost sent to Mr. Rushworth a relation concerning some intentions for the King's escape. The particulars of
this relation we desire you may be kept secret, lest by its divulgence
they might discover from whence this notice comes, leaving it
otherwise for you to make such use of it as you shall see cause.
[Interregnum 25 E., p. 100. Copy. ½ p.] |
Nov. 18.
Derby House. |
The same to Quartermaster-General Fincher. We desire you to
be ready on Monday morning, with such horse as Captain Fox shall
desire, to convoy the money going to the Isle of Wight for the use
of the Commissioners there as far as Kingston-upon-Thames, where
other guards are appointed to take charge of it. [Ibid., p. 101.
Copy. ½ p.] |
Nov. 18.
Derby House. |
The same to Major Hill, of Surrey. The like to have a convoy
ready on Monday at Kingston to guard the money going to the Isle
of Wight till it shall be put on board for transportation. [Ibid.,
p. 102. Copy. ½ p.] |
| Nov. 20. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earls of Manchester and Mulgrave, Lords Howard and
Lisle, Sir J. Trevor, Sir G. Gerard, Col. Rosseter, and Messrs.
Fiennes and Knightley. Ordered, |
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1. That the two certificates now read in the behalf of Capt. Wm. Edwards
and Mr. Townshend be approved and signed. |
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2. The like certificate for Thos. Howard, he putting in bail not to take
up arms against the Parliament. |
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3. Approval of the warrant for Sir Adam Loftus to pay 100l. to Sir James
Barry. |
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4. To write to Griffancius Phillips endorsing the charge made against
him by some of Herefordshire, and requiring him to desist from such
proceedings and keep himself close to his Instructions. |
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5. That the Committee of Notts'. letter of the 11th to Gilbert Millington
be reported to the Commons. |
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6. To write to the Estates of Scotland recommending the case of
Wm. Tradue who suffered loss through a ship taken there. |
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7. That Mr. Cherry be discharged from his imprisonment in Peterhouse
upon giving security not to take up arms against the Parliament. |
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8. Likewise Mr. Vaughan upon condition of his passing over sea
immediately. |
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9. To write to Col. [Wm.] Carne to keep Farleigh Castle until he receive
further order. |
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10. That Mr. Norbury be released from Peterhouse. |
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11. Likewise Richard Compton, upon entering into bond not to come
within 20 miles of London, and to do no disservice against the
Parliament. |
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12. To notify to Col. Reynolds that shipping is prepared for him, and not
to lose time for the transportation of his men. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 198, 199.] |
| Nov. 20. |
Indenture between Adam Lambert of London, beaver maker,
and Richard Warburton, of London, gent. That whereas Matthew
Couchman of Tooting Graveney, co. Surrey, by indenture of lease
dated 24th December 1646 did demise and to farm let to Adam
Lambert the messuage or tenement with garden or yard adjoining
at Grub Street, Middlesex, then in the tenure of James Booth, to
hold the same for 31 years at the yearly rent of 20l. Now this
indenture witnesseth that in consideration of 25l. the above said
Adam Lambert engages to assign and set over to Richd. Warburton
the residue of the term of his lease of such premises, the latter
engaging to pay the original rent of 20l. to Matthew Couchman or
his executors. Signed by Richard Warburton. [Skin of parchment. Case F., No. 18]. |
| Nov. 21. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses, Derby House.
Present: Earl of Salisbury, Lords Say, Cranborne, and Lisle, the
two Vanes, Sir Wm. Armyne, Col. Rosseter, and Messrs. Fiennes,
Rous, and Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. That the letter to Col. Reynolds be approved, signed, and sent, as likewise that to Col. Thos. Carr, and two letters to Col. Jones, one on
behalf of Major [Edw.] Ashton and the other of Eliz. Chambers. |
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2. To write to Mr. St. Aubyn and Mr. Ceely to proceed against Francis
Burgess of St. Erth, according to the Ordinance, and should he not
conform then we will proceed further against him. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 200.] |
Nov. 21.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to Col. Thos. Carne. We are
informed that the care and custody of Farleigh Castle was committed to you by Sir Edw. Hungerford now deceased. Take care
that the place be safely kept from surprise by the enemy. We
desire you to continue this charge till you shall receive further
order in it from both Houses or this Committee. [Interregnum
25 E., pp. 102, 103. Copy=½ p.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earl of Mulgrave, Lords Cranborne and Lisle, Sir H.
Vane, junr., Sir J. Trevor, Sir G. Gerard, and Messrs. Fiennes and
Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. That the Lord Admiral's letter of the 15th be reported to the Commons, and they desired to give order for providing pay due to the
seamen for this summer service as mentioned in that letter, and take
into consideration the gratuity expected by the seamen also therein
mentioned. |
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2. That an order be sent to Haberdashers' Hall to pay to Col. Butler or
his nominee such sums as shall appear to be due under certificate
from Auditor Broad out of the money remaining in their hands and
appointed for the discharge of pay. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., p. 201.] |
Nov. 22.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall. In pursuance of the order of both Houses of the
22nd inst. you are desired to pay to Col. Butler and Quartermaster-General Fincher such money as shall come to your hands
for the use of the horse attending their daily guards on the Houses,
from time to time as the same shall appear to you to be due upon
the accompt of the musters by Mr. Auditor Broad and by him so
certified. [Interregnum 25 E., p. 103. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Indenture between Richd. Cale and Thos. Whaplett, citizens of
London of the one part, and Theodore De Vaux of Covent Garden,
gent., of the other part. That whereas John Earl of Clare by
indenture of lease dated 9 Dec. 1647, did for term of years demise
and to farm let to Richd. Cale three messuages situated in the
parish of St. Clement Danes, and the latter having since assigned
the same to Thomas Whaplett and demolished the three tenements
in place of which five other substantial tenements have been
erected. Now this indenture witnesseth that Cale and Whaplett
in consideration of 192l. 15s. 10d. paid to Cale and 207l. 4s. 2d.
paid to Whaplett by Theodore De Vaux have assigned to him as
well their interest in the said original lease as the five messuages
or tenements upon conditions herein stated. [Signed by Theodore
De Vaux. Skin of parchment. Case F., No. 19.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Statement of the case of Nicholas Fisher, Esq., of Stainbank
Green, in Westmoreland. His delinquency that having been
formerly employed in the Parliament's service, this last summer,
upon the Scots' advance into the kingdom he was made a commissioner for the enemy and acted therein. He petitioned here the
16th Nov. 1648. He formerly took the national covenant and
again recently together with the negative oath. He compounds
upon a particular delivered in under his own hand whereby he
submits to such fine, &c., and by which it doth appear [as here
stated]. Underwritten, |
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Fine at four years, 259l. [Interregnum G. 207, p. 183.] |
| Nov. 23. |
The like in the case of Nicholas Orbell of Capleside, co. Westmoreland. His delinquency that having faithfully adhered to the
Parliament in all these troubles, this last summer he was unhappily drawn to take up arms in Col. Langdale's army [as Captain
of a foot company under Sir Henry Bellingham] but voluntarily
submitted before the surrender of Appleby. He petitioned here
the 20th Nov. 1648 [expressing himself very ready and willing to
observe all Ordinances of Parliament]. He took the covenant and
the negative oath during this month. He compounds upon a
particular delivered in under his own hand whereby he doth submit
to such fine, &c. Underwritten, |
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Fine at four years, 68l. [Ibid., p. 199.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earls of Manchester and Salisbury, Lord Cranborne, Sir
G. Gerard, Sir R. Onslow, Col. Rosseter, and Messrs. Fiennes and
Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. That the Propositions of the Governor of Liverpool as also the Lord
General's letter concerning fortifying the same be reported to the
Commons. |
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2. To write to the Committee of Cumberland to pay the 4,000l. appointed
by Order of both Houses of 8 Nov. for disbanding the Lancashire
forces to Mr. Cotton of Preston, to be by him issued as he shall
receive direction from Col. Genl. Ashton. |
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3. To write to the Committee of Westmorland to take care that upon the
withdrawal of the Lancashire forces from Appleby Castle it be not
surprised and kept by the enemy. |
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4. To notify to the Lord Admiral [Warwick] that we leave it to him to
come to Town when he shall think fit. |
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5. Likewise to desire him to give convoy to the ship laden with arms
bound for Hull. |
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6. That the two women now prisoners in Peterhouse for selling scandalous
books be released, having made discovery of the men of whom they
had them. |
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7. That Mr. Whorwood be released from Peterhouse upon giving security
not to do any disservice against the Parliament. |
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8. Likewise Mr. Jonathan Lloyd to be discharged from Peterhouse upon
security. |
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9. Also Smallman and Stockton upon giving security. |
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10. That the two letters now read to the Lord Admiral be approved,
signed, and sent. |
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11. Likewise the letters to Mr. Walley and the Mayor of Liverpool to
further the transporting of levies for Ireland. |
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12. Also the letter to the Commissioners of Cornwall for the Irish assessment there, [and] concerning a contempt of one Burgess. |
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13. That a warrant be issued for paying Mr. Husbands for printing the
Ordinances of 16th Feby. 1647[–48] for the Assessments for Ireland. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 201–203.] |
| Nov. 1–25. |
116. Bonds entered into for personal appearance before the
Committee of Lords and Commons sitting at Derby House, viz.:
John Jones of Westminster in 500l., dated Nov. 1; Thos. Cullum,
citizen and draper of London in 500l., dated Nov. 2; Peter Whittie,
master of the ship "Freeman," of London, not to employ his ship or
its lading to the disservice of the Parliament, in 10,000l., dated
2 Nov.; William Edwards of Chester in 500l., dated 15 Nov.;
Ralph Freeman of East Beachworth, Surrey, in 2,000l., dated 17 Nov.;
Robert Townsend of London in 500l., dated 18 Nov.; Captain
Henry Taylor of Norton, co. Hereford, in 500l., upon notice to be
left at the Tilt-yard house, commonly called Walsingham House,
dated 22 Nov.; Captain Robert Tothill of London to perform the
Articles of Agreement in carrying over a regiment of foot into
Ireland, in 2,000l., dated 23 Nov.; Thomas Vaughan of Pentglace
[Penglais] co. Carnarvon, in 500l, dated 25 Nov.; William Whorwood of Holton, Oxon, in 500l., dated 25 Nov. [Latin and
English. Seals with arms, crests, and devices.] |
| Nov. 25. |
117. Order made at the Committee of the Navy. The Houses
did by their Ordinances of 31 Aug. and 2 Sept. appoint that 50,000l.,
part of the 300,000l., charged on the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall,
payable to the Scots should for several reasons therein contained be
paid for several other uses, viz., 40,000l. for the use of the Navy
7,000l. for powder and ammunition, and the remainder to Wm.
Cotton for payment of the Lancashire forces, which last sum the
M.P's. for that county have desired, may be paid immediately after
the 15,000l. shall be paid for the use of the Navy. This Committee
do therefore hereby declare that they do consent to this arrangement as desired for the Lancashire forces, and the Committee at
Goldsmiths' Hall are desired to proceed herein accordingly. [1 p.] |
| Nov. 26. |
118. Elias Palmer to Walter Frost, senr. The provision of
clothes, here specified, which went by waggon to West Chester, are
arrived, and my brother Timothy Palmer entreats direction for
shipping them to their several consignments in Ireland. I pray
prepare an order which may be signed to-morrow, when I shall
attend about this business. [½ p.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both Houses at Derby House.
Present: Earls of Kent, Salisbury, and Manchester, Lords Say,
Wharton, Howard, Cranborne, and Lisle, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir J.
Trevor, Sir J. Evelyn, Sir H. Vane, and Messrs. Fiennes, Rosseter,
and Swynfen. Ordered, |
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1. To write to the Lord Admiral enclosing the letter from Plymouth,
complaining of the great losses sustained by several merchants at sea,
as in a particular given in is mentioned, and to desire him to take
special care to prevent the like for the future. |
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2. That the letter now read to the Lord Admiral be approved, signed, and
sent. |
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3. That the Committee of the Navy be desired to be here to-morrow. |
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4. That the order of the House for sending shipping to the Isle of Wight
be sent to the Lord Admiral. |
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5. That the letter now read to the Committee of Cumberland be approved,
signed, and sent. |
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6. To inform Maj.-Genl. Ashton that there are great numbers of men
quartered in Cumberland, under pretext of raising the pay assigned
to them upon that county; and to desire him to command the withdrawal of those forces except only a troop or two of horse at the
most, which will be sufficient for the gathering in of their money. |
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7. That Col. Ashton's letter of the 4th present, and the petition of the
commanders of horse and foot in Westmorland, be reported to the
Commons, together with the desire of this Committee. That they
would please to take the sad and wasted condition of that county and
the necessitous condition of those forces into consideration and give
speedy order for their relief upon their petition. |
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8. That a letter be written to the commander of the forces at Appleby to
take care that no harm be done to the Castle and goods therein, and
no spoil made upon the country, when they shall march out of it. |
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[Interregnum 10 E., pp. 204, 205.] |
Nov. 27.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to Lord Admiral Warwick. By
the letter from Plymouth and the estimate of loss of shipping in
those parts you will see how deeply some places have suffered by
piracies committed on those seas, also the necessity for some guards
to be sent into those parts. This is required with the greater
expedition, it now being the season of year when more ships return
than at any other time. We know not the state of the fleet that is
with you nor how the winter guards are either provided or disposed,
nor how you have left the revolted ships, nor what need there may
be for some of your fleet to attend them. We cannot therefore give
your Lordship any particular direction herein; but being very sensible
of the great loss to particular men, and of the general interruption
of trade, and prejudice to the kingdom by it, we do earnestly
recommend the same to your care and desire you upon consideration
of the whole state of the marine affairs to take the best course you
can for the defence of the coast, suppression of pirates, and defence
of trade, being that wherein the kingdom is so much concerned.
We send you enclosed the Commons' order of this instant 27th of
November. [Interregnum 25 E., p. 104. Copy. 1 p.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Petition of Peter Guillum of Southampton to the Committee for
Compounding. That he having adhered to the forces raised by the
king against the Parliament, his estate remains under sequestration.
That he is comprised within the Articles agreed unto upon the
surrender of the City of Exeter, and craves the benefit of those
articles as by the General's certificate annexed appears. That he
would have sooner addressed himself to your Honours to have
perfected his composition but was detained beyond sea a long time
by sickness. Prays to be admitted to compound according to the
Articles. Underwritten, |
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Received 27 Nov. 1648, and referred to the sub-committee.
Annexed, |
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i. Particular of the estate of Peter Guillum. |
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ii. Certificate. That Peter Guillum was resident in the city of
Exeter within six months next before its rendition to Sir
Thos. Fairfax, so that he is capable of the benefit of such
Articles as were granted on behalf of that city and which
have been since confirmed by both Houses of Parliament.
6 March 1647[–48]. |
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iii. Affidavit to the above effect. |
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iv. Certificate of Sir Thos. Fairfax that Peter Guillum having
been resident in the city of Exeter within six months before
its rendition, he ought to have the benefit of those Articles
in the making of his composition. St. Albans, 8 Nov.
1648. [Interregnum G. 207, p. 379.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Petition of John Peacocke, gent., of Comner, Berks., to the
Committee for Compositions. That he hath borne arms against the
Parliament and was comprised within the Articles of surrender of
Hartlebury Castle, co. Worcester. That he hath forborn to apply
to your Honours in respect that he hath no present estate nor any
thing in expectancy but a possibility of certain copyhold lands as
here stated. Underwritten, |
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Received 27 Nov. 1648, and referred to the sub-committee.
Annexed, |
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Certificate by Col. Thos. Morgan. That the bearer hereof, Capt.
John Peacocke, was a Captain in the regiment of Col.
Samuel Sandys in Hartlebury Castle at the time of the
rendition thereof to me for the Parliament's use; and that
upon my engagement to him, he ought to have the benefit
of the Articles, whereupon the castle was surrendered.
20 Oct. 1648. [Interregnum G. 207, pp. 364, 365.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Statement of the case of John Ashburnham, Esq., of Ashburnham
in Sussex. His delinquency that being a member of the
Commons' House in this Parliament, he deserted the Parliament
and went to Oxford, where he sat and voted in the Assembly there;
and is one of the persons excepted in the first exception of the
propositions. He petitioned here the 13th November 1648. He
has neither taken the negative oath nor covenant, but being sick
desires leave to take them in the country before the sequestration
be taken off. He compounds upon a particular delivered in under
his own hand, by which he submits to such fine, &c. That he is
seised in fee to him and his heirs in the demesnes of the manor of
Ashburnham in Sussex of the yearly value before these troubles of
70l. Particulars of other property. Debts owing to him: By
Lord Lumley, 800l.; by Sir Wm. Ogle, 500l. Arrears of rent,
600l. Out of which he craves allowance of 50l. per annum charged
upon the lands in Sussex by the compounder in 1639 to the Lady
Elizabeth Viscountess Cramond in consideration of 1,000l., but
saith the deed is lost; but it is certified by a note signed by the
Viscountess and deposed to by Francis Ashburnham to be true.
Saith he is indebted to several persons by bond and otherwise
3,500l. Underwritten, |
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Fine at moiety 1,270l. 27 Nov. 1648. [Interregnum G. 207,
p. 117.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Statement of the case of Sir Richd. Lee, Bart., of Langley in
Salop. His delinquency that being a member of the House of
Commons he deserted the Parliament and was imprisoned at the
taking of Shrewsbury, since when he has remained there in prison
and upon his parole for his health. He petitioned here the 14th
April 1648. He has neither taken the covenant nor negative
oath. He compounds upon a particular delivered in under his own
hand, whereby he doth submit to such fine, &c. Particulars of his
estate. Underwritten, |
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Fined 27 Nov. 1648. Ordered that when Sir Richard Lee's
report shall be made the old rents be considered.
Fine at a moiety, 6,285l. 12s. [Interregnum G. 207,
p. 143.] |
Nov. 28.
Paris. |
119. Anonymous communication described as "A true copy of a
letter written by an Independent agent for the Army from Paris
to an Independent member of the House of Commons, a great
creature and patriot of the Army, extracted out of the original." It
is endorsed, "A true copy of Scoutmaster Watson's letter to a
brother Independent to favour Papists, and his reasons for it."
I was glad to receive the Doctor's lines intimating your recovery.
I am indifferently well, the place here in respect of all outward
accommodations very well agreeing with me, and very much exceeding England, only defective in this, that I cannot find a
Mr. Westrow nor Dr. Staines here to make a bosom friend, and
yet in that it is not altogether so barren as I did and you may
well imagine it. I am fallen into the acquaintance of three or four
Catholics of very great ingenuity, and in their way of very much
religion. Undoubtedly it is an error to look at all Papists through
the same perspective, for they are more to be differenced than
English Papists can be. I find their opinion of and dependence
upon the Pope little or nothing what we imagine it to be, and
better principled to make members of a commonwealth than
most English; their opposition to the King is not to be reconciled,
their hopes are now upon the Army, to whom they wish all prosperity, as [also] to the settling of a representative, being extremely
distasted with regal hereditary power throughout the world. It
seems my Lord Saye hath undertaken to procure a pass from the
House for Sir Kenelm Digby to come over to England; he is not,
according to your rule, a delinquent, but it seems came over into
France by the House of Commons' license, acquitted from any
crime; let me desire you, when it comes to be moved in your
House, give it the best promotion you can. One would think a
business so reasonable should find no opposition (but to such a
constitution as you are of, no man can tell what is reasonable), he
never was in arms, and I believe can easily answer anything that
can be objected, save his religion, why he should be from under
sequestration. Let me entreat you to speak to as many of your
acquaintances as you can, that when it comes to be moved it may
not be repulsed. I could heartily wish you and Mrs. Westrow and
the Doctor had a good occasion to bring you over into France; if
so, I should not think of returning into England whilst you stayed.
I have no more at present, but my own and wife's best respects to
you and Mrs. Westrow. |
Nov. 28.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both Houses to the Committee of Westmoreland. The forces lately raised in Lancashire being now to be
disbanded, and those of them in Appleby Castle to be drawn away
in order thereto, we desire you to take care that the Castle be not
surprised or kept by the disaffected, so as to interrupt the peace
and quiet of those parts. [Interregnum 25 E., p. 105. Copy.
½ p.] |
Nov. 28.
Derby House. |
The same to the Deputy Lieutenants and Committee of Lancashire. Propositions having been made to this Committee by
Major John Ashurst about transporting a regiment of foot to
Ireland, [to be formed] of those who lately served under the command of Colonel-General [Ralph] Ashton and are now to be
disbanded, we desire you, for the better encouragement of these
soldiers, to accept that service, that out of the moneys assigned by
the Houses for their disbanding those may be first paid who shall
volunteer for Ireland, and that you will agree and contract with
them for what they are to receive. You will bear in mind that the
greater expedition that is used herein the sooner your country will
be freed from the burden of these soldiers, and the more effectual
will the war be carried on in Ireland. We need add no more in
recommending this to your care. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
Nov. 28.
Derby House. |
The same to Col.-Genl. [Ralph] Ashton. We have accepted
the proposals made by Major John Ashurst for forming a regiment
of foot to serve in Ireland out of the soldiers who lately served
under your command. We desire you that those who volunteer
for Ireland may be first paid, it being much doubted whether they
will consent to be transported till they have what they are now to
receive, lest after their departure no effectual care be taken for their
satisfaction. [Ibid., p. 106. Copy. 1 p.] |
Nov. 28.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Cumberland. By the enclosed
order of the Houses of the 8th instant you will see there is 4,000l.
to be paid out of the sequestrations of your county toward the
payment of the forces of Lancashire which are now to be disbanded.
The continuance of them on foot is a great charge to the country,
besides other inconveniences that might happen thereby; we therefore desire you to use all expedition in paying that money, the
rather because a regiment of those men, upon being paid off, are to
be sent away to Ireland. Let the money be paid to Mr. Cotton of
Preston, that he may issue the same for payment of those forces
according to directions from Col.-Genl. Ashton. [Ibid., p. 107.
Copy. 2/3 p.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Petition of Sir Dennour Strutt, Knt. and Bart., to the Committee
for Compounding at Goldsmiths' Hall. He having continued
always well affected to the Parliament's proceedings, was unhappily
engaged in the late insurrection in Essex, for which he is
sequestered. Prays to be admitted to a favourable composition.
Underwritten, |
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Received 30 Nov. 1648, and referred to the Sub-Committee.
[Interregnum G. 207, p. 397.] |
| Nov. |
120. Infringement of the office of Clarencieux, King-at-Arms,
in the ordering of the funeral of Mr. Chamberlain, Sheriff of
Oxfordshire, who died at his lodging near Ludgate, London, in
November 1648, and was carried down from thence to Kingsclero
in Hants., where his ancestors are buried. [Draft notes for a
funeral certificate endorsed, "This is an offence so intolerable and
so abusive to the office of Clarencieux that it is not to be endured."
1 p.] |
| Nov. |
121. Ordered by the Committee of the Navy that the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall do pay out of the fines and compositions, according to the Orders of the Houses of 31 August and
2 September, 40,000l. to Sir Henry Vane, junr., Treasurer of the
Navy, the money to be employed for the use of the Navy.
Dorso, |
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40,000l. paid to Sir Henry Vane for the Navy. [1 p.] |
