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| June 1. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Frost to speak with Sir Nicholas Crisp and Ernions, concerning the difference between them about erecting a corn mill upon
the river running through Hounslow Heath, and endeavour to
moderate such differences. |
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3. The petition of Jurian Johnson to be sent to the Admiralty
Judges, who are to do justice to the petitioners with all expedition,
Council conceiving that if what is suggested be made good, the ship
ought to be speedily delivered. |
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4. The petition of Thomas Cooke, formerly employed about the
Navy, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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5. The petition of Richard Purston, master and owner of the God's
Blessing of Chester Water, referred to the Irish Committee. |
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5a. To reply to the letter from Wrexham that Col. Jones will
come down in a fortnight. |
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6. To write the Lieutenant of the Tower, enclosing Mr. Langdale's
petition, and desire him to certify Langdale's condition to Council. |
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7. The petition of John Marston, prisoner in the Gatehouse, referred to the Committee for examinations. |
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8. The petition of the Company of Shipwrights, with their charter,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to advise with the
Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker, if they think fit. |
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9. To declare, upon the petition of the inhabitants of Heston,
county Middlesex, that the Act concerning quartering is still in force,
and that Council will call John Peers, mayor, to account, for his
quartering and paying for the same, contrary to such Act. |
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16. 40l. to be imprested to Mr. Barrington, for finishing the works
at Mersey Island. [I. 64, pp. 411–413.] |
| June 1. |
Council of State to William Thompson, stationer of Harborough.
Whereas great complaint is made of frequent abuses, and inconveniences thereby ensuing, by hawkers and criers of books, licensed
and unlicensed, and all scandalous and seditious pamphlets, contrary to the late Act in that behalf, in your town and other places
in Leicestershire, to the great contempt of the laws and government,
discouragement of the well affected, and heartening of the malignants, we require you to use all lawful means for suppression of
the said hawkers, and seizing their books and pamphlets, licensed
and unlicensed. For the better effecting thereof, you are hereby
authorised to repair to all suspected places in or near your town,
and make diligent search for, and seize and apprehend all such
persons, books, and pamphlets, and bring them before a justice of
the peace, to be examined and dealt with, as by the said Act is
provided. |
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You are further authorised to search for, seize, break down, and
utterly deface all private and unlawful presses within the said
county, where you shall be informed that such are made use of to
print any scandalous books and pamphlets; the persons in whose
possession the same shall be found, and also all persons who shall be
found to vend such books and pamphlets to be fined and dealt with
for their offences, as by the said Act is required, and the said fines to
be levied and disposed of in manner and form as directed by the
Act. Of your proceedings herein you are to give an account to
Council. This warrant is to continue in force for six months, and
all justices of the peace, mayors, constables, &c., and officers civil
and military are hereby required to aid and assist you. And you
are to take special care that, in the prosecution hereof, you demean
yourself according to the true meaning of the said Act, as you will
answer the contrary at your peril. [I. 64, p. 414.] |
June 2.
Jersey. |
66. Nicholson [Dean Stewart] to Sec. Nicholas. Thanks for yours
from the Hague. I have not heard from my brother clergy during all
the time of the treaty. If they turn politic courtiers, they will not
write to me. We are amazed here that the King is gone for Scotland,
after the horrid murder of the Marquis of Montrose, the rather that
we have so good news from Ireland that all the Papists have submitted to my Lord of Ormond, and that they have defeated Sir Chas.
Coote in the north of Ireland. This upbraids the King's hasty
counsellors, who have no patience to rely on providence, and still
cry out what to do, when they should only pray till providence
opens a way. They have thrust their master over danger from the
sight of which they shrink, when, had they waited, things might
have been put into a fairer way. |
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I fear God's hand is still on us, who will neither be persuaded nor
knocked into religion, and who let the instance of Henry IV. of
France prevail more with us than all the precepts of Christ's gospel.
But for God, I should give the church up for lost; some will have to
answer for not preserving her, but preferring wicked to pious counsels,
because they seemed to promise more speedy prosperity. |
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What has become of the 50l. designed for me ? Meantime I will
pray heartily for those who, after so many years' service, have not
thought an old man worthy of the necessaries of life. God bless
our master; keep him from danger, and give him all the success that
the boldest have assured him of. Present my service to Lord
Hopton. |
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P.S.—"Our good Irish news is quite dashed; God help us." |
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Endorsed [by Nicholas]: "2 June 1650. Rec. 1 Aug. Mr.
Nicholson from Jersey, prudent and pious letter upon occasion of the
King's going for Scotland." [2 pages.] |
| June 3. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Mr. Holland to consider the paper
given in by Serjeant Plomer, as to bringing water from Hyde Park
to Whitehall, to send for the surveyor of the works and the serjeant,
and ascertain what the cost will be, as also concerning the desire of
Minheer Schaeph to have a pipe laid on to his house from the main,
coming by Charing Cross. |
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2. A copy of the intelligence from France, concerning some ships
now ready there to come to England, to be sent to Col. Deane,
and the original sent to the Admiralty Committee to be considered. |
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4. The letter of Giles Barrow from Gravesend, and the certificate
of Alderman Berkley and others, recommended to the Navy Committee. |
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5. Ellis, a printer, to be committed prisoner to Newgate, for
printing a scandalous and seditious pamphlet against the State, and
the Recorder to examine him further thereon. |
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6. To write Mr. Attorney to peruse Pragmaticus, printed by Ellis,
and advise whether it will be more proper to try him at the sessions,
or before the high court of justice. |
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6a. Henry Shellie added to the Militia commissioners for Sussex. |
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7. The petition of Edw. Marston of Ipswich, merchant, referred to
the Admiralty judges. [I. 64, pp. 415–416.] |
| June 4. |
Order in Parliament that a letter from Mr. Strickland at the
Hague of the 7th ult., be referred to the Council of State, also that
of Chas. Vane, agent for the Parliament at Lisbon, of 16 May last,
with the papers enclosed; and that they take special care of the
business, and if they find any defect of power for granting further
instructions necessary for the effectual promotion of that business,
that they report to the House. [I. 88, pp. 24–5.] |
| June 4. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The business of John Langton, and the examination taken
about it, to be shown to Monsr. Augier, to see if he has anything
further to object against him, so that order may be taken for proceeding against or bailing him. |
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2. Roger Portington, apprehended for being in town against the
Act, to be released, that he may return home. |
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3. Col. Morley to receive the list of names from the gentlemen of
Surrey proposed to be of the militia, which is to be considered when
Council appoints. |
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4. James Bawden to be committed to Newgate for piracy, and
remain there until removed by due course of law. |
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5. Mr. Jackson to have power to take up 500l. at interest, and
pay it to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, to be employed by him according to
former directions. |
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9. To report to Parliament by Col. Wauton that Council finds it
necessary for the better security of Oxford, that the castle which is
now used as a county gaol, should be made a citadel, and that
Parliament be therefore moved to think of some place in Oxford for
receiving prisoners from the castle. |
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10. Upon reading the letter of Wm. Packer, Richard Merest, and
John Gladman, to Major Jno. Browne, Council approved of what
has been done by the soldiers in apprehending the ministers at
Manchester for their seditious preaching, and directed letters to
Major Browne to that effect, as also to Mr. Holt, the justice who
examined them, to summon the two ministers to appear here within
10 days. |
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11. The papers and informations concerning Mr. Jaggard to be
sent to the Attorney-General, and the counsel for the commonwealth,
who are to see that Jaggard is proceeded against according to his
offence. |
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12. Mr. Browne and Mr. Barrell, justices of peace for Middlesex,
to examine the business contained in a letter sent to Sir Wm. Roberts
and the rest of the Militia Commissioners, by Daniel Enderby, and
if they find the matter deserves it, to secure the persons they find
guilty, and certify what they find. [I. 64, pp. 418–420.] |
June 4.
Whitehall. |
14. Additional instructions for Col. Rich. Deane. Whereas Charles
Stuart, eldest son to the late king; the declared enemy of this
commonwealth, is about to take his passage out of Holland into
Scotland, convoyed by a fleet prepared for that purpose—for prevention thereof, and of the evil which may thereby happen to this
commonwealth, we think all good means should be used in order
thereto. |
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(1.) You are, with such a number of ships under your command as
you judge necessary, to pass over towards the coast of Holland,
unless you shall have intelligence that he is gone from those
parts. |
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(2.) You are to send on shore, and to use all good means to inform
yourself whether he be yet gone to sea or not, or from what port,
and in what ships he designs to go. |
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(3.) If you find that he be gone aboard, and his fleet put forth to
sea, you shall send to the said ships, and let them know you are
informed that the said declared enemy of this commonwealth is
aboard them, with intention to make use of them for his service,
whom you shall therefore demand to be delivered to you. |
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If they deny him to be aboard, you are to visit the said ships, if
you find yourself able to force them in case of refusal, and if they
shall refuse to be visited, you are to force them, and if they resist,
to fight with them, and to sink, burn, or any other way destroy
them. |
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If they have set sail before your coming over, and you judge it
possible, upon consideration of the time of their departure, and the
wind they have had, to fetch them up before his landing, you are to
pursue them with all diligence. If you overtake them, and they
will not upon your first demand deliver him into your hands, you
are to fight with, take, sink, or destroy the said fleet. |
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If the said Charles Stuart shall by any means come into your
hands or power alive, you are to keep him aboard your ships, and
certify Parliament thereof, that you may receive their further order.
[I. 64, pp. 420–421.] |
June 4.
London. |
Levant Company to Sir Thos. Bendish, ambassador [at Constantinople]. We have received copies, but no originals of your letters of
August, September, and December, and a copy of the remonstrance of
some of the factors, and your protest against their proceedings, with
their answer thereto; all which, to our grief, appear as signs of the
increase of those unchristianlike divisions which have so much disturbed us already, and from which we cannot but expect a very
sad issue, unless by your special care it be prevented, as intimated
in our last. |
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Thanks for what is done in righting us against the customer and
other officers at Aleppo, also for what you have already done, and
resolve to do, in withstanding that avania of 70,000 dollars, unjustly
demanded by the Vizier, and in opposing the extravagant expectation of the factors, in point of allowance to the treasurer, which is
since otherwise settled. |
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We are well satisfied with the clearing of our debts to the Jews,
and must press your especial care for bringing us wholly out of
debt; use all possible frugality both in presents and otherwise, which
will be done with greater content if none be distributed without
the consent of a Court, except for small ones not exceeding 100
dollars, which we shall leave you at liberty to dispose of; but our
trade being so exceedingly bad, and the times so perilous, let there
be no innovation in our expenses, which, although hitherto surmounting our expectation, may, we hope, by your future providence,
be so moderated as may be of more ease to us, and less charge than
the way propounded by you, which might produce ill effects. We
hope your entertainment, being more than allowed to any of your
predecessors, will be accounted a very sufficient compensation, and as
much as our trade is able to bear. |
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Our necessity has put us into a more exact inspection of the
accounts of the late treasurer, Wm. Gough, which do not satisfy us as
they do you. We send exceptions made by the auditors appointed. |
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As to your complaints against several of the factors, we are extremely sorry for their misbehaviour; but can think of no other
remedy than what we have before offered, viz., a mutual resolution of
compliance, by their submission and civil demeanour to you, and
your favourable regard and impartial countenance to each of them.
We hope our last letter will deter any further incivility, and move
them to make their respectful addresses to you; but the way of petitioning, mentioned by you as the usual custom, was a novelty, and
not known until introduced by Sir Peter Wyche; on the other side,
we again intreat you to pass by what is already done, and proceed
together in an amicable way, being the only means left to promote
our joint interest. As for that which relates to particular men, as
principals, we must refer to themselves to take course for their own
security, which they may the better do by that fair admonition
given them by you, concerning the exorbitant demeanor of some of
that factory. Giles Davies complains of hard measure in your sentence for his breach of commission. We have referred proceedings
on both sides to a court of assistants. |
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Touching your interdiction of intrigued persons from Courts, it
should not be done without some probable ground, which must be
discovered to you by some caution, either there or from the principals
here. |
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As for Mr. Howe's demand of Mr. Pearle, the last should be
satisfied what he had disbursed for charges, before the goods be delivered to the other, unless Mr. Pearle was formerly indebted to the
interested in those goods so much as the charges of the goods
import. |
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As for our letter being sent open to Smyrna, it was out of the
husband's desire for the consul of Smyrna's better compliance with
you, in observing its tenor; we hope was there no worse intention in your dispersing copies of all or most of these your last letters
to Smyrna, Leghorn, and England, long before they came to our view.
Send duplicates of all your letters to us, that we may be sure of one
in some convenient time, the want whereof has not been more prejudicial to us than to you, since in many cases of difference there,
we have speedy complaints against you, and nothing from yourself
till long after. We would willingly omit sending you a copy of the
factor's letter mentioned by you, which might create new differences.
It was only for enclosure to the 61 objections against Mr. Gough's
account, with observations upon it, and without much relation to you. |
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We have received a complaint from Rich. Pigot, the father of
Thos. Pigot, lately deceased at Constantinople, who having, a year
before his death, became partner with Wm. Pearle, his father has
often solicited Pearle for a copy of his son's books of account, whereby
he might receive information touching the estate he left behind him,
and satisfy the demands of creditors here and in foreign parts, but
in vain, Pearle having omitted to send them, though often promised.
We commend Pigot's request to you, and desire you to compel Pearle
to give copies of all such books of account, and of all Pigot's estate
in his charge, and transmit it to us, for the satisfaction of those
it concerns; also give us an account how matters stand between
Pearle, Pigot, and How. |
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Take care of the estates of deceased factors, that they may be
preserved, and their principals not damnified; and the like for such
as refuse or delay to send their principals an account, which is an
injury to them, a scandal to us as a company, and to you, a principal
part of whose charge it is to prevent old complaints and grievances
of this nature. [Levant Papers, vol. 4, pp. 127–130.] Enclosing, |
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1. Answer of the Levant Company to the 61 queries upon Wm.
Gough's account, his answer, and the ambassador's opinion
thereupon. |
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Geo. Vernon, being ordered an annual salary from us,
cannot expect further allowance, and therefore we disallow
the 500 dollars presented to him, and the 350 dollars
whereof he can give no particular account. |
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We desire that the accounts of such as are behind with
their consulage and duties be with all speed audited, and
the money made good to our accounts. |
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We know no reason why the question of right between
us and Sir Sac. Crow to the consulage of strangers (which
both by King and Parliament has been adjudged ours)
should hinder our credit to that duty, and therefore we
desire that the sums mentioned in your answer to the 44th
query, and also the 5,000 dollars, be put to the company's
account, who will save your lordship and the treasurer
harmless. |
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Although Sir Sac. Crow promised Mr. Gough such
allowance as is intimated, yet the same being against our
liking, we may disallow it. The money from Aleppo and
Smyrna being made over to him without his trouble, and
he collecting only the consulage and leviation of Constantinople, 800 dollars a year is a sufficient salary, besides ½
per cent. for sheriffage and loss of moneys; therefore we
expect restitution for those extraordinary sums put to
our account for his salary
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We desire Mr. Hagat may give account of his charges
in his second voyage to Smyrna and journey to the Castles,
as promised by your Lordship. We are wholly unsatisfied that the 7,000 dollars reallowed to Mr. Barkeley were
not continued to our credit. [Vol. 4, p. 133.] |
June 4.
London. |
Levant Company to John Morden and Wm. Metcalf, treasurers at
Aleppo. Your letter of 27 Dec., with your accounts of treasurership to 25 Aug., shall be perused, and meantime we thank you for
your pains in that employment, which is, it seems, now transmitted
to John Buckworth and Rich. Pryor, from whom, or from the consul,
we expect an account of what concerns Wm. Austin. [Levant Papers,
vol. 4, p. 131.] |
June 4.
London. |
Levant Company to Stephen Smith, marine factor. We received
the cargazons of the Angel, Swallow, and Loyalty, with your letters,
and thank you for your pains in supplying the Factors' Marine Office,
to which we have now appointed Thos. Harby. [Vol. 4, p. 131.] |
June 4.
London. |
Levant Company to Saml. Barnardiston. We received yours,
intimating that you had perfected your second year's account to
5 Oct., and giving us an account of your own and strangers' consulage collected by you, of leviations, and what you paid at Constantinople, where we hope our expenses will be so regulated in future that
you will not be charged with more than you will be able to satisfy.
We have desired his Lordship's care in that behalf, whereof we never
had more need than in a time of such great distraction, both here
and abroad, of which we hope for a remedy in due time. Meantime
we desire your further care for satisfaction of our bills of exchange
with all possible speed, and your assistance in the clearing us out of
debt. [Levant Papers, vol. 4, p. 132.] |
| June 5. |
Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider what
persons are beyond the seas who have estates in the commonwealth,
and have been counselling, aiding, or assisting the enemy, and report
what is fit to be done concerning them. [I. 88, p. 25.] |
| June 5. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write Mr. Bradshaw to suffer no man to act in Court who
has not taken the engagement, and to use such means as he shall
think fit with such as hold correspondence with Charles Stuart. |
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2. To inform Mr. Cockayne, in answer to his petition, that the
State has no agent at Paris, and that they are to put their complaint
in a way of examination in the Admiralty Court, when it will be
considered whether they are deserving of letters of marque. |
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3. Thomas Carter, prisoner in Newgate, to be set at liberty, he
being propounded to Capt. Hatsell, coming from Scilly upon his
parole, as the person to be exchanged for him. |
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3a. The petition of Dame Mary Culme, relict of Lieut.-Gen.
Michael Jones, to be reported to Parliament by the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland. |
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4. The condition of the widow and children of Capt. Fruen, slain
in the siege of Clonmel, to be represented to Parliament by the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, that some course may be taken for their
relief. |
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5. The business of making gold weights and scales referred to the
Mint Committee, who are to examine how and where they were
formerly made. |
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6. The business of Mr. Thompson referred to the Examination
committee. |
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7. Mr. Rich to be directed to send to the Lord President of this
Council copies of the examinations taken by him, in relation to Mr.
Thompson's business. [I. 64, pp. 423–424.] |
June 5.
Berwick. |
67. Stephen Jackson to Edm. Harvy and the rest of the Commissioners of Customs. You intimate that my account cannot be perfected, because the custom of the wine is not being taken according
to the book of rates. I endeavour to follow your orders, but when
I am opposed by a power which I cannot resist, I must submit, and
yet to suffer in it is very hard measure. I acquainted our Governor
with what you required, and he marvelled that it should be demanded, and plainly told me that if I required it, he would oppose
it, and it should not be paid until he had order to contrary those
former orders of Parliament. He said he would write you. The
excise is, by the same order, taken off our town, and there is much
more reason for wines, because it is expressly granted by charter.
The town is very poor, and was much wasted by the Scotch and
cavaliers last year, and bordering upon the Scots, they will undersell
them in all commodities. Pray put an end to any difference between
the governor, this garrison, and myself. [¾ page.] |
| June 6. |
68. Col. George Fenwick [Governor of Berwick] to the Commissioners of Customs. Mr. Jackson, the Customer, has shown me
your letter, wherein you now expect the same customs at Berwick
as at other ports; but by an order of 28 Jan. last, upon the petition
of the town the House ordered that the town of Berwick-uponTweed do henceforth hold and enjoy the privilege and customs
according to their charter until further orders, any ordinance, Act,
or order of Parliament to the contrary notwithstanding. I hoped
the particulars I sent you had given you satisfaction concerning
what was desired in the petition, and granted by Parliament. If
you knew the necessity of it as much as I, you would not only
readily allow what the House has done, but assist for its continuance. If the State does not keep this town as low as Scotland, the
trade will wholly be lost, the town left desolate, and the Scots enriched by our ruin. The place is of great consequence, therefore I
entreat your allowance of the order of Parliament in the discharge
of the new impositions, or else excuse me if, being so fully assured
of the intention of the House, I prohibit the customers from
collecting any but the ancient customs. [1 page.] |
| June 6. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Ordnance Committee to examine where the defects lie in
not furnishing the guns which were to be made for the new frigates,
and to peruse the contracts made for supplying them. |
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2. To write to the various ports that several disaffected persons are
coming over to make disturbances, and to desire them to take care
that all persons landing be examined; such as are suspicious, and
cannot give a clear account of their coming over, to be secured, and
account given of them. |
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3. James Greenstreete to be committed prisoner to Newgate for
piracy, and for being in arms against the commonwealth, and to
remain there until his trial. |
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5. To report to Parliament by Mr. Holland, that the Council
finds, upon a survey of the defects of the garrisons, that many of
them are much out of repair, and some will be hardly tenable against
an enemy, unless some speedy supply be made to them, both for
reparation and replenishing of their stores, which amounts to a
considerable sum; but Council thinks that 50,000l. should be assigned
upon some cash, to be the ground of a credit whereupon money
may be advanced for carrying on those services; Parliament to be
therefore moved to consider the business, and if they think fit, order
the sum that so necessary a service may be speedily and effectually
carried on. |
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6. To write Col. Desborow that Council leaves it to him to put such
number of men into Dunster and Taunton Castles as he shall think
fit to secure them. |
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7. 200 loads of timber allowed for repairs of Portsmouth and
Southsea castles out of the New Forest, and direction to be sent to
the steward of the forest to see it furnished, provided that such be
taken as may be of the least prejudice to the navy. |
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8. 100 loads of timber to be furnished for the repair of Weymouth and Portland; the Ordnance Committee to consider where it
may be had. |
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10. Declaration that Col. Overton shall be indemnified for intrenching upon the property of Col. Alured and others, in the fortification of Hull, according to the survey formerly sent up, and that
care shall be taken for satisfaction of the said proprietors, and for
furnishing money for the repairs of this garrison, as well as of other
places, when that business in general shall be reported to the House. |
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11. The Lord Chief Baron and Sir Wm. Constable to consider of
some fit persons to present to this Council, to be employed as commissioners for making further enquiry into the detriment done to
Lord Chandos' estate, in making Sudeley Castle untenable. |
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12. Major-General Harrison to consider whether Matchfield house
in Worcestershire is fit to be demolished. |
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14. To write the mayor of Faversham to cause examinations to
be taken upon oath concerning Robert Oure; the party to be bound
with two sureties in 500l., to appear at the next assizes for that
county, and some to be bound to prosecute, and witnesses to give
evidence against him, and he to be dealt with according to law.
Oure to be also bound in recognizance to be of good behaviour in
the meantime, and in default of security, to be committed. |
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18. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider
the propositions of Sir Wm. Constable, made on behalf of the
garrison of Gloucester. |
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19. One-third part of the charge of the repair of the wharf at
Woolwich passing to the State's yard to be borne by the State, and
allowed by giving the timber of old and decayed vessels which is in
the State's yard. |
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20. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report to Parliament Mr. Strickland's
letter, with some other papers of intelligence, and bring them back
again. [I. 64, pp. 425–428.] |
| June 6. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order referring the petition of Wm. Beard, master caulker at
Portsmouth dock by warrant from the Earl of Warwick for more
than five years, for renewal of his warrant, to the Navy Commissioners, to examine his abilities and fidelity to the State. [Also
Vol. ix., No. 69.] |
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Order that the Ordnance Officers at the Tower attend to-morrow
to give an account of their delay in supplying the Fairfax with guns
and carriages, and that they bring with them Mr. Browne, the gunfounder, or his deputy. |
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Order referring the petition of Thomas Cook, late boatswain of
the yard at Chatham,—setting forth his faithful performances, great
sufferings, and losses, almost to the ruin of himself and his family,
and alleging that through signing the Kentish petition, though he
was forced thereto by fear of death, he was suspended from his employment, and praying to be re-established,—to the Committee of
Regulators, to state the facts, so that a report may be made to the
Council of State. [I. 123, pp. 349–350.] |
| June 7. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Yates, taken upon suspicion of being a priest, to be further
examined, and if he is found to be neither priest nor Papist, to be
discharged. [I. 64, p. 430.] |
| June 7. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order on the petition of Elizabeth Sansom, Mary Liddall, and
Thomasin Storey, for relief, their husbands having been cast away
at sea in the service, and they left destitute, that as those ships
were merchant ships, the committee have no power to relieve them,
but Col. Wauton is to recommend their case to the Council of State. |
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Order on certificate of the Navy Commissioners in behalf of Wm.
Beard, master caulker, that his warrant should be renewed by the
Council of State. |
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Order, on statement of Col. White, Ordnance Officer, who attended
concerning the delay in sending the guns and carriages on board
the Fairfax,—that all the guns were proved 25 May last, and
ordered to be sent on board, and that Mr. Browne promised to have
them ready by the latter end of last March,—that Mr. Browne, the
gunfounder, attend. and give an account of the delay in furnishing the said ship according to his contract. [I. 123, pp. 351–
353.] |
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70. Petition of Wm. Cullen, mayor, and 31 jurats, merchants,
mariners, &c., of Dover, to the Committee for Removing Obstructions. Queen Elizabeth, by patent 27 June 1586, for the yearly
rent of 13l. 0s. 6d., granted to Wm. Skeffington and Elizabeth, his
wife, and Jno. Skeffington their son, for their lives, 120 acres
of land and woods in the parishes of St. James's Dover, Charlton
River, Guston, and Alkeham, belonging to the late Maison Dieu,
with proviso that if the said premises should be necessary for making
or maintaining the harbour, upon notice thereof, it should be lawful
to take them; that the harbour of late years has required great
reparations, the old heads and works being much decayed, and new
to be made, and notwithstanding the several sums granted by the
present Parliament towards the repair thereof, and since disbursed,
yet the harbour is now in imminent danger, by the violence of the
sea, unless there is a greater and continual yearly supply of means
for the defence thereof. Request that the lands now in possession
of Sir John Skeffington, the surviving tenant, may be settled towards
its maintenance. [1 page.] |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
71, 72. Council of State to the Navy Committee. The enclosed
petition was referred to the Admiralty Committee, who have brought
in a report thereon, but as we are since informed that the same business is before you, upon a reference from Parliament, considering the
importance of the matter, we recommend it to you to take such
course for the repair and constant maintenance of the place, as you
shall find most advantageous. [Two copies.] |
| June 8. |
Council of State Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Order to be sent to the several prisons about town, to return an
account by this day week of all prisoners under commitment, with
the cause and time, and by whom committed, except such as are
committed for felony, debt, and for want of security for good
behaviour. |
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2. The business of James Knap referred to the committee for
Examinations. |
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3. Sir Wm. Armyne and Mr. Scott to write to the gentlemen of
county Lincoln, to take recognizance of Mr. Scroope in 1,000l., not
to do anything prejudicial to the commonwealth, and then discharge
him, and restore his horses and goods. |
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4. To write Major Downes at Tutbury to send up to the Mews
the horses of which he made a list, and to inform him that an order
will be sent respecting the miscarriages of Julian. |
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5. Gregory Julian, late yeoman of the race at Tutbury, to be
discharged from that employment, and the whole business of the race
committed to Major Edw. Downes. |
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6. To write the Governor of Stafford for Randolph Egerton to
be brought up to Council in safe custody. |
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7. To report to Parliament that Sir Hardress Waller should be
considered, he having been sent over to Ireland on service, and
having thereby lost a certain profit here, and done very good service
to the commonwealth, suffered much for them, and been at great
charge. |
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8. To write Col. Desborow of the danger of those parts, as well
from Scilly as other places, and to desire him to take order that that
place, which was formerly under three captains, may be under one
person whom he shall think fit. |
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9. George Duke and Capt. Wm. Skinner added to the Militia
commissioners for Kent and the commissioners to be informed
thereof, as also that there is a bill in the House which will speedily
pass, that will satisfy what is desired in respect of the sixth instruction. |
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10. Alderman Pennington, Col. Jones, Holland, and Scott, to be a
committee to examine the complaints concerning the miscarriages in
the Peterhouse prison. |
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11. John Lindup, servant to Mr. Strickland, to have 20l. for the
charges of his journey from his master, with an express to Council. |
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13. The business of Clee, Kettleborough, and Jennings, referred to
the committee for Examinations. [I. 64, pp. 431–433.] |
| June 10. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. The petition of Hugh Skipper and Stephen King referred to
the Admiralty Committee, who are to inform themselves of the
parties petitioning, and the parties to be exchanged. |
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4. To write Sir John Horner, John Buckland, Rich. Jones
Thomas George, and Mr. Latch, enclosing the petition of Susan Cox,
presented by Margaret Bampfield, her mother and guardian, and
desire them to enquire into the fact, and to certify if the ore mentioned belong to the State, that further direction may be given, but
if it belong to the petitioner, she is to be left to the law for
remedy; if there be danger of a tumult, they are to take care
that the public peace may be preserved. |
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5. The petition of Theodore Jennings referred to Mr. Frost. |
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6. To write the Militia commissioners for county Devon, noticing the receipt of theirs, and to inform them that Major Foxworthy had his commission from Council, who do not conceive it is
in the power of the commissioners to revoke it, and to know by what
power they have done it, and for what cause, Council having heard
much of the well-deserving of Major Foxworthy. |
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7. To write Col. Desborow to confer with Major Blackmore concerning the irregular proceedings of Major Foxworthy, complained
of by the Militia commissioners of county Devon, and both of them
to certify why Major Foxworthy is put from the commission. |
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8. A copy of the names of those certified by the Militia commissioners for Devon as fit to command in the county to be transcribed
and sent to Col. Desborow, and to let him know that, unless he
can show cause to the contrary, Council thinks fit that the commissions should be granted. |
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9. To write the several militia committees for the Hamlets, Southwark, and Westminster, to consider how some horse may be raised
by them for defence of Parliament. |
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10. To write the militia commissioners for Suffolk, to approve
their care in settling the militia, and to let them know that the
supplemental Act for levying money for defraying the public charge
of that work is in consideration before Parliament. |
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11. The Ordnance Committee to take care that 400 pikes and
300 muskets with bandoleers are sent to Chester, for supply of
Col. Daniel's regiment. |
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12. To write Mr. Walley, Col. Duckenfield, and Col. Daniel, that
order has been given to the Ordnance Committee to send down
arms, and to desire them to see that Col. Daniel's regiment is supplied,
so that they may be ready for their march, whenever they shall
receive orders. |
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13. To report to Parliament that Council, on their order of 9th
April, to prevent invasions and insurrections, have thought fit to
raise additional forces. These they have distributed according to
dangers threatened, a considerable part being in the North. The
service being important, they think one part should be commanded
by the Lord General, and the other by the Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland, in subordination to him, the Lord General to take immediate
care of the safety of Parliament, and these parts, and the other forces
to be committed to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland as Lieut.-General.
[I. 64, pp. 434–437.] |
| June 11. |
Order in Parliament,—the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland having made
a relation as required of the business of Ireland, the state of the
garrisons and forces of the enemy, and their interest there, and likewise of the forces of the Parliament in garrison and in the field, and
their condition, and in what employment and command—that the
Council of State take care to send supplies of money necessary for
carrying on of that work, and see what moneys may be made
effectual, and how the obstructions in bringing in the same may be
removed, and how the reduction and settlement of Ireland may be
best perfected. [I. 88, p. 26.] |
| June 11. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Henry Mildmay, Holland, Bond, and Cols. Jones and Purefoy, to be a committee to consider the proposals of the surveyor of
the works, for the constant carrying on of the repairs of the State's
houses, and also of the Tower, and some other public works. |
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2. The Irish Committee to consider what may be done upon the
order of Parliament of this day, relating to the reduction and settlement of Ireland, and to confer with the Committee of Parliament for
the army, and with the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, while he is in
town, concerning the same. |
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3. The declarations now read recommitted to the former committee,
with Sir Gilbert Pickering added, who are to return them on Saturday
morning, with the amendments. |
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4. To prepare a letter to Mr. Strickland, taking notice of his long
continuance there, and to ask whether affairs there will permit his
coming here to give an account to the State, so that Council may
the better ground their resolutions; if he finds it may be done without prejudice, he is to take the first opportunity to repair hither. |
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5. The committee to whom the patent for Mariners' Hall was
referred to reconsider the same, and make further amendments, and
bring it in again next Wednesday week. |
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7. The petition of Col. Shelborne referred to the Irish Committee,
who are to consult with the Army Committee. |
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8. James Yates, prisoner in Newgate, to be discharged, on security
to leave town within five days, and go without the limits of the late
Act. |
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9. Sir Wm. Constable and Cols. Harrison, Sanders, and Dingley,
to view the strength of Matchfield House, four miles from Worcester,
and if anything be necessary to make it untenable, to signify the
charge, and what loss it will be to the proprietor. |
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10. To return answer to the petition of David Hacker, of Burnt
Island in Scotland, that the business mentioned therein, being a
civil suit, and already depending in the Admiralty, Council leaves
the petitioner to prosecute his suit there. [I. 64, p. 439–441.] |
| June 12. |
Order in Parliament that both the Lord General and the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, Lieut.-General of the Army, be commanded to
go upon the northern expedition, and that the Council of State acquaint
the Lord General with this resolution, and take special care for the
speedy marching of the Lord General and Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland. |
| June 12. |
Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider how the
forces left here for the safety of the Parliament and State shall be
commanded and conducted, in the absence of the Lord General and
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and in subordination to them. [I. 88,
pp. 25, 26.] |
| June 12. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Admiralty judges to consider the letters and papers sent
from the fleet near Lisbon, containing the whole transaction between
the General of the Fleet and the King of Portugal, and return their
opinion with speed. |
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2. The committee that meets with the Lord General and his
officers to meet at 8 a.m. daily, to consider this day's order in Parliament, concerning what is necessary for promoting the northern
expedition. |
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3. To write Mr. Cocke and Mr. King that their letter from Norwich is received, and what they have done approved, and to desire
them to proceed to such examinations as may give further light, and
if any appear, to certify the same. |
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4. To report to Parliament by Sir Gilbert Pickering that Council
has communicated to the Lord General, and to the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland, Lieutenant General of the Army, the order of the
House of this date, concerning their going upon the Northern Expedition; that both have expressed their readiness to observe the
calling of them to this employment, and that things are put into a
course whereby the march of the army will be hastened. |
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5. To write the Lord General to commission Col. Bennet to raise
a regiment of foot, and Col. Heane to recruit his companies to an
entire regiment. |
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6. The order of Parliament of 12th June 1650 referred to the
committee which meets with the officers of the army, who are to
report such resolutions as they shall take thereupon. |
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7. To write and acquaint Col. Deane that some small vessels of
the enemy much infest the Channel, and spoil the trade of the
Western parts, and desire him to dispose of the ships that may be
sent thither, so as to defend those parts from these pickeroons. |
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8. The letter from Col. Willoughby to Sir Hen. Vane, complaining
of the infesting of the Channel by pirates, referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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13. To write to the sequestrators for county Stafford to forbear
felling any timber belonging to Mr. Offley. |
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14. Sir James Harrington, Col. Wauton, Col. Purefoy, and
Mr. Challoner to examine what fees are taken by the serjeant-atarms attending Council, or by his deputies, of persons committed as
delinquents. [I. 64, pp. 442–444.] |
June 12.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Admiralty Judges, We heretofore received
a petition from William Pennoyer, merchant, setting forth a loss
suffered by him, through some persons in Scotland, who possessed
themselves of some goods of his coming from Barbadoes, and there
put on shore, and that justice was there denied him. This petition, &c. we referred to the Admiralty Court, to take the proofs upon
oath and report, which has accordingly been done. |
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As Parliament has referred it to Council to give letters of reprisal
to such as suffer wrong, and be denied or delayed justice, we hold it
our duty to grant him letters of reprisal in due form; and as the
Parliament of Scotland have refused to own the Parliament and
present Government, and there cannot therefore be any further demand made of justice from them through whose default that property
is obstructed, and as it is not reasonable that any act of those who
have done wrong should protect them from giving satisfaction, we
authorise you to issue letters of marque and reprisal, under the great
seal of the Admiralty, to the said Wm. Pennoyer, for setting out a
ship or ships for recovery of the losses mentioned in the said report,
viz., for 3,000l. with damages and charges; the said letters to be
issued in such form and with such limitations as have been formerly
agreed at Council in other cases. [I. 64, pp. 444–5.] |
| June 12. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order—on the petition of Elizabeth, widow of Robert Sansom,
late master of the Alexander, and of Anna, widow of Rich. Foster,
late master of the Return, whose husbands were cast away at sea
while in the service of the State, and on the certificates of Col.
Willoughby, Navy Commissioner, and other inhabitants of Ipswich—
that the collectors of prize goods pay each of them 10l. by way of
relief out of prize money. |
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Like order for 8l. each for Thomasin Storey and Mary Liddall,
widows, whose husbands were cast away at sea in the Alexander,
leaving them with two children each. |
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Order, on the petition of Mary Webb, whose husband was
drowned in the service while belonging to the President frigate,
that the Navy Commissioners certify whether her husband, Rich.
Webb, is entered in their books or muster roll as one of the said
ship's company. |
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Order that the narrative presented by John Browne, gunfounder,
respecting the delay in furnishing the Fairfax with guns, be presented
to the Council of State. [I. 123, pp. 353–356.] |
June 12.
Resolution, Carrick's Deep, Lisbon. |
73. Col. Popham to Sir Hen. Vane. Our provisions fall out to
be extremely bad; of eight months' beef and pork in this ship, there
was not a fortnight's meat fit to eat; the Andrew is the same, and
that part of the victuals that was last provided at Plymouth. The
victuallers send word they very much fear it, as it was saved last
May in so hot a season of the year. I hope we shall make our provisions hold as long as we shall be able to stay here, for we ride in
the open sea, just as we did at Kinsale, and when the winter comes
on, we must expect to be forced from hence. There is scarce a ship
here but complains of some great defect or other, masts, sails, and
rigging spent or wrong, and many of extraordinary leakage; but
the Lord, I hope, will carry us on through the work. [Abstract,
½ page.] |
| June 12. |
74. Reasons why Parliament should pass a stricter Bill against the
transport of gold and silver, and give a greater reward to any discoverer, and why the committee should be very careful in making
alterations in the Act now presented, without advising with those
who must be at the charge and pains to make the discovery, lest,
after all this trouble of the Council of State and the committee, an
Act in words may be made, but the real discovery of offenders never
be looked after; for if it cost the prosecutor more for his intelligence
than a quarter part, no man, after he has once burnt his fingers, will
put himself to certain expense for an uncertain reward. If care is
not taken in the present Act, the designs of some merchants and
goldsmiths will come to pass, and if their friends who have so cunningly laboured to alter and put out clauses are allowed to prevail,
the Act will prove utterly ineffectual to the discovery and punishment of offenders, and prevention of those abuses for the future. |
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In such a notorious abuse, why should not all good means be put
in practice for discovery and punishment of the offenders, as in 12
Richard II., when, as appears in the records in the Tower, commissions were issued for discovery of such as had transported the
treasure out of the nation, from the 1st to the 12th of his reign?
Some object that commissions need not be granted, but that the
witnesses may be examined in the Court; but Mr. Watkins and myself
know the way of that prosecution, to our cost, when the Barons of
the Exchequer had given a commission to divers gentlemen, and
they had sat several times, and had been to the ports, the witnesses
refused to be examined, the Commissioners certified it to the Barons,
who would do nothing in it, nor compel the offenders to be examined;
so that the business fell to the ground, after Mr. Watkins and myself
had been at the expense of many hundred pounds, for want of a
power to commit those that refused to be examined. In the statute
against bankrupts, there is a power given to the Commissioners to
commit any man that refuses to be examined for discovery of the
debts, estate, or frauds of the bankrupt, and surely when the commonwealth is defrauded, there ought to be as great a power given. |
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2. If we have commissioners who constantly attend, they must
be paid, and if they do not do their duty, we can change them,
but we cannot remove the judge, and if he be made against the
business, then this service is spoiled, and the business frustrated, after
all this charge and trouble. I therefore desire that any relator or
prosecutor be permitted to put in informations, either in the Upper
Bench, Common Pleas, or Exchequer, and not tied to any particular
court, so that it be a court of record at Westminster. |
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3. According to the penal statutes, the relator may, upon license
of one of the judges or the Attorney-General, compound for any
offence depending in their courts, paying one moiety thereof to
the State, and accounting for it upon oath the next term after such
composition. Without such license, which has in all ages been granted,
this service cannot be done; for when the offenders are discovered,
few will stand to a trial, as the charges of the suit will go a good part
of their fine, and the numbers are so many that the Court could not
hear them all; and many of them living in seaport towns would not
come up as witnesses, nor bring up witnesses from the furthest parts
at a vast expense, so that we must have commissioners in the sea
ports, &c., according to intelligence received. |
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4. If you bring the offenders to trial, juries are so unwilling to
find anything for the State, let your proofs be ever so clear, that it
cannot be justly expected that the prosecutor should be restrained
to a trial at law. He that is informed against, and knows he is
guilty, when discovered by men as skilful as himself, will mostly
seek an end, fearing he may be cast; and the prosecutor, though he
knows his proofs are sufficient, will compound, fearing the jury will
not find it, be it never so clear. The prosecutor will draw it up to the
highest for his own advantage, and that of those that share with him.
To do it well, we must have intelligences from beyond the seas, at
seaports and at London, and with all sorts of people, as every saint
must have his candle, and we must plough with many heifers, to
find out their riddles. |
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5. The clause in the Act that the Barons may grant commissions
to any person to make the discovery should be altered, and every
commission and commissioner be first approved by the Council of
State, so that none be nominated but those qualified to act with judgment, and any Baron of the Exchequer should be authorised to pass
commissions to all persons thus approved. |
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If these propositions be followed, and every man encouraged to
make the discovery, and countenanced from the State, it will stop
this mischief, bring in at least 100,000l. to the State, and be a
yoke upon many disaffected common council man, merchants, goldsmiths, and indeed people of all conditions throughout the nation.
[4 pages.] |
June 12.
Edinburgh. |
75. Order in the Parliament of Scotland that the Estates, having
considered the many abuses committed by troopers and soldiers upon
those on whom they are quartered, have ordained that every trooper
shall be allowed 12s. (Scots) per diem, during the summer months,
viz., 2s. quarters, 3s. horse food, and 7s. to himself; and a foot soldier,
6s.; if any soldier plunders, he shall pay double, forfeit his arrears,
be cashiered with disgrace, declared incapable of any trust hereafter,
and further punished according to the Articles of War. The war
committees of each shire are to redress all complaints, and quarter
the soldiers within their several jurisdictions; this Act is only to be
understood as relating to local quartering, and to be observed from
the 1st inst. [¾ page. Signed by the Earl of Loudoun, Chancellor.]
Annexing, |
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75. i. Report of the Committee on the Quartering of Soldiers [in
Scotland]. It is offered from the Barons that each trooper
shall have 12s. a day during the summer season for himself
and horse, provided that they do not pasture in orchards,
young plantations, or meadows; and that a foot soldier
shall receive 6s. a day or have quarter at 4s. The certification of the former Act to be inserted in the present one,
and the quarterings to be appointed by the War Committee
of the different shires. [¾ page. Signed by the Earl of
Loudoun, Chancellor.] |
| June 14. |
Order in Parliament—Mr. Martin reporting from the committee
appointed to withdraw a paper containing an answer to be given by
the Speaker in the House to the Commissioners from the Provincial
States of Holland and West Friezland, and Sir Hen. Vane, junior,
reporting from the same committee another paper containing an
addition to that answer—that the case be committed to the Council
of State, to be reported on Tuesday. [I. 88, p. 27.] |
| June 14. |
Order in Parliament referring to the Council of State the carriages to be made use of for the service of the army, that the same
be done with the least burden to the people. [I. 88, p. 27.] |
| June 14. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Col. Heane's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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2. Mr. Frost to take bail in 200l. for the appearance of Andrew
Wikes, when called to answer to what shall be objected against him
concerning the matter for which he is now imprisoned at Coventry. |
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3. The paper from Quartermaster-General Grosvenour, desiring a
ship for convoy of Mrs. Puckering to England, referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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4. Edward Martin, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be discharged,
upon giving security in 1,000l. to be of good behaviour. |
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5. Major-General Lambert, proposing the case of Viscount Ely
under his own hand, in order to his own engagement in it, which
has been presented with the petition of the Viscount to Council, a
fit opportunity will be taken for presenting it to Parliament. |
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6. Col. Purefoy and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine Sir
Philip Mainwaring, now at the door. |
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7. The answer now read to be offered to Parliament for their
approbation by Col. Wauton, and then given to the commissioner
from Holland. |
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8. The committee that meets with the [army] officers to consider
what number of ships should be left with Capt. Hall for the Northern
service, in order to the army, as there is great necessity that Col.
Deane should come into these parts, with as many ships as may be,
for security of trade against pirates, and of the Commonwealth
against attempts of the enemy from abroad. |
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9. Mr. Newport, of Salop, to be discharged from imprisonment, on
security in 10,000l. for himself, and two sureties in 5,000l., that he
shall directly repair to Hackney, and there reside with Lady Brooke,
until Council shall give leave to the contrary, and meantime be
of good behaviour; and this to be signified to Col. Mackworth. |
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10. Sir Philip Mainwaring to be committed to the prison of the
Upper Bench, for being a delinquent, and being in town contrary to
the Act, and there to remain until delivered by due course of law, or
by order. [I. 64, pp. 446, 447.] |
| June 14. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order—on reference [from the Council of State of the petition of
the company of shipwrights, and their charter to this committee, to
advise with the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker and to report—
that the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker attend on Wednesday
next, to confer and deliver their opinions. |
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Order, on the report of the collectors of prize goods, on the petition
of Capt. Rich. Willoughby, for the officers and company of the Globe
and Nonsuch frigates,—concerning their thirds of several prizes taken
by them, one being a Scilly man-of-war taken in 1647, and delivered
to Captain Crowther, then Commander-in-Chief on the Irish coast,
who kept her for his own use, as the petitioners allege, but the
collectors certify that she was sold by Capt. Crowther for 30l., and
that he still has the money,—that Capt. Crowther attend on Wednesday to answer the matter, and Mr. Smith and Mr. Hill, late
collectors for prize goods, consider the case, and state the matter of
fact as it appears upon their accounts. [I. 123, pp. 357–8.] |
| June 14. |
Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Garland
will be speedily ready to set sail, if she stay not for men to man
her; there is urgent occasion of sending some ship to the Downs,
which is now left naked and open to the power of the enemy. We
desire you to cause 50 or 60 men to be forthwith pressed and sent
on board, whereby she may receive orders to ply that way, for
defence of those parts, and prevention of mischief. The ship is
ordered to go to the West to scour the coast, and therefore all
possible expedition is desired. [I. 123, p. 358.] |
| June 14. |
76. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. You will understand, by
the enclosed letters from Weymouth, of the piracies committed upon
that coast, for want of some ships to ply there; and we desire, as soon
as the service you are now on is over, that you will think of a fit
squadron to ply between the Downs and Plymouth, to scour those
coasts of pirates and sea robbers, for the security of trade, and the
prevention of mischief, and also that you do not leave those parts until
further order from the Council of State. We also desire you to
appoint a guard of ships, besides the usual guard for convoys
northward, to attend the motions of the army now going that way:
it ought to consist of eight ships of strength, whereof the Fairfax is
to be one, and the whole squadron to be under Rear-Admiral Capt.
Hall. [1 page. Also I. 123, p. 359.] |
| June 15. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Mr. Scott to consider the present condition of Capt. Johnson,
and to give him something for his subsistence. |
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3. To write to John Aldersey and Thomas Ravenscroft, justices
of peace county Flint, to send up in safe custody Col. Whitley, for
whose coming they have formerly taken security. |
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4. Sir Robert Sherley, Sir John Pershall and Mr. Offley remanded
to the Tower, but to be allowed the liberty of the Tower until further
order. |
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5. The business of the report on the conspiracy of Sir John Gell
and others to be heard next Wednesday. |
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6. Mr. Scott, Bond, Holland, Sir Wm. Masham and Sir Henry
Mildmay to examine how the money has been expended for repairing and supplying Tilbury Fort, and in what state that place
is, both in respect of repair and safety, in regard of the garrison
there, and to consider what is fit to be done for its further
security. |
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7. 40 barrels of powder, 600 shot, three cwt. of musket shot, one
cwt. of match, 50 sponges and ladles, and one dry bear's hide to be
issued for Tilbury Fort, but not until the report from the above
committee is brought in. |
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9. The report for the supply of Portsmouth and Southsea castle
recommitted to the Ordnance Committee; Sir James Harrington,
and Cols. Wauton and Stapley added thereto, and the care of the
whole left to Sir Jas. Harrington and Mr. Scott. |
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10. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider
the business contained in a late order of Parliament, which was
referred to them the same day, and to report thereupon next
Monday. |
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11. Adam Cleypole to be committed prisoner to Peterhouse, upon
suspicion of holding correspondence with the enemies of the commonwealth. [I. 64, pp. 449–451.] |
June 15.
Northampton. |
77. Certificate by R. Massey that it appears by the accounts of
Wm. Tompson, late treasurer at Rockingham Castle, during the
time Sir Jno. Norwich was governor, exhibited before the late Committee of accounts, county Northampton, that Major Wm. Butcher was
in actual service under the said governor in the castle, from 19
July 1645, to 9 May 1646; that he received 48l. 8s. 1d. as his pay,
and that there is due to him as major on half-pay, 298l. 1s. 11d.
[¾ page.] |
June 15.
Deptford. |
78. J. H. [John Holland, Navy Commissioner] to Mr. Alworth. I
have just received an order from the Admiralty Committee for the
speedy pressing of 50 or 60 men for the Garland, now riding in the
Hope. My fellows are in the country, and the service requires haste.
I desire you will immediately press and send down 60 men, or as
many as you can possibly get this day, so that she may be ready to
sail on Monday. If you desire any further power for so doing, I
shall procure it you, though your late warrant for pressing 500
men is not yet executed, and on that warrant you may prosecute
this service. |
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Let me have an account of what you have done herein on Monday
morning, at Tower Hill, Deptford. [¾ page, draft cancelled.] |
| June 17. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Bond, Col. Jones, Scott, Gurdon, Col. Purefoy, and Sir Wm.
Masham, to be a committee to consider the petition of some inhabitants of Bristol, and confer with the Commissioners of Sequestrations
concerning their desires, and report what they think should be offered
to Parliament. |
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2. The information given concerning the ministers of Exeter not
keeping the fast to be sent to the committee for plundered ministers,
and Mr. Scott to move at that committee that they may be effec
tually proceeded against, according to the Acts, &c., of Parliament. |
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3. The information concerning their not taking the engagement
to be sent to the Committee for indemnity, and Mr. Scott to move
there for proceedings against them in like manner, upon that
point. |
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4. Direction to be given to Charles Wealley to pay Col. Birch for
12 barrels of powder, furnished by him for the public service. |
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5. Mr. Frost to pay a certain person 40l., in consideration of loss
sustained in doing a public service. |
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6. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to take home the papers read,
and add the matter which was debated thereto, and make such
amendments as he thinks fit. |
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7. The governor of Bristol, and the commander of the troop of
horse in those parts, to be desired to secure Archelans or Hercules
Arnatt, for an outrage upon the house of Mr. Ashe at Freshford, and
to have him examined before the next justices of the peace to the
place where the offence was committed, and send the examinations
up, that he may be proceeded against. |
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8. To write Mr. Powell to pay the quarters of such soldiers as
come to those parts to be shipped for Ireland, and to certify the
Lord Deputy of Ireland what he so pays, that it may be defalked
out of their pay. |
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9. The draft answer to be given to Minheer Schaeph, which was
referred to Council to bring in, to be reported to Parliament by Mr.
Challoner. |
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10. To write Col. Overton, taking notice of his going out of town
with his officers on the Lord's Day, whereby the town is supposed
to be in some danger. |
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11. Capt. Sexby may go to Ireland upon such terms as the Lord
Lieutenant and he shall agree, and Capt. Joyce is to have the command of the Isle of Portland which Capt. Sexby had. |
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12. Upon the report of the committee of Parliament for the army,
it is ordered that one third of the three months' assessment of
90,000l. a month be assigned towards payment of three months'
pay to the army in Ireland; and to complete that three months'
pay, and one month's pay more to the same forces, that 55,000l be.
charged upon the 100,000l. appointed out of the Excise for the use
of the army, next after the 30,000l. already engaged out of that
receipt by the Council of State. |
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13. That towards the maintenance of the forces in England, the
House be moved that 150,000l. be appointed to be paid by warrant
from the committee for the army to the treasurers-at-war; viz.
50,000l. out of the receipt of Goldsmiths' Hall, next after the
105,000l. already charged there for the use of the armies in England and Ireland, and 100,000l. out of the receipts from the sale of
fee farm rents, after the 200,000l. already charged thereon for the
use of the army and navy. And for the more speedy bringing in
of the moneys upon the said receipts, the committee for the Army are
to consider of and remove such obstructions as may happen therein,
or if they see cause, report the same to the House. [I. 64, p. 452–
455.] |
June 17.
Edinburgh. |
79. Report of the Earl of Loudoun, Lord Chancellor of Scotland,
on behalf of the committee appointed by Parliament for considering
the state of the Exchequer. |
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1. That the Commissioners of the Chancery and Exchequer be
discharged from giving further precepts for payment of pensions,
after this date, without the warrant of Parliament, and that they
apply His Majesty's rents in no other way but for His Majesty's
necessary use, and entertainment of his family. |
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2. That those upon whom precepts are drawn pay no money to
such, on precepts granted since the 1st Jan. last, without warrant of
Parliament. |
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3. That some be appointed by Parliament to try all pensions
payable by the Exchequer, and to consider the grounds for which
they were granted, what are most fit to stand, and what to be
recalled, in whole, or in part, and report to Parliament. |
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4. To consider all gifts, dispositions, &c. of the revenues of His
Majesty's property, and other lands belonging to the Crown, granted
since King James came to England, and to suggest a way for drawing
them back again to the Crown. Noted as read, voted and passed in
Parliament, 3 July 50. [¾ page.] |
| June 18. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Warrant to be issued to Mr. Jackson to pay 550l. to Col. Heane,
Governor of Weymouth, towards the repair of the garrison there,
out of the first 50,000l. of the 200,000l. in the Excise appointed for
the store of magazines and other exigencies; and when Parliament
appoints money for the garrisons, such 550l. is to be charged upon
that money, and repaid to the said 50,000l. |
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3. The petition of Dennis Fortune, Peter Smeaker, and Francis
Money recommended to Col. Thompson and Mr. Snelling who are to
do therein, as to the continuance of restraint upon the persons, or
setting them at liberty, as they think fit and just. |
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4. Mr. Frost to take security of Lady Byron in 200l., and the
parties offered by her to be bound with her in the same sum for her
good behaviour, and thereupon to discharge her. |
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6. To report to Parliament Council's opinion that Col. Harrison
should be appointed commander-in-chief of the forces appointed for
the security of these parts, in the absence of the Lord General, and
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lieut.-General of the Army, and in
subordination to them. |
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7. The declaration recommitted to Lord Commissioner Whitelock,
the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, who are
to bring it in to-morrow, with the amendments. |
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8. To write the Commissioners of Customs to give a bill of store
for five tuns of beer, one barrel of soap, and one box of apparel, for
the use of Rich. Bradshaw, resident to the senate of Hamburg. |
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9. The petition of Jane Gilbert referred to the Committee for
Examinations. |
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11. The paper given in by Major-General Lambert, concerning
Lord Loftus of Yorkshire, to be reported to the House by Col.
Wauton. |
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12. To write Col. Daniel that what arms he wants shall be
supplied by Major-General Lambert, and that he is to send to him at
Doncaster, signifying what he wants, which will be sent for him to
Barney Castle; Major-Gen. Lambert will give order for his money,
and he is to be ready to march immediately upon order. |
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13. To write James Powell to take care that the quarters of the
soldiers of Col. Richards and Col. Le Hunt's regiments are discharged,
during their stay for a wind, that the county may be freed from
quarter; and that what he so disburses for their quarters is charged
on the colonels upon account, to be defalked in Ireland, as the Lord
Lieutenant shall think fit. [I. 64, p. 457–460.] |
| June 19. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. 100l. thereof to be paid by Mr. Frost to Col. Syler, Governor
of Boston, for the repair of that place. |
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4. Randolph Egerton to be committed to the Tower, for holding
correspondence with the enemies of the commonwealth. |
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5. Capt. Leigh to have his charges paid by Mr. Frost for bringing
up Mr. Egerton. |
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6. The desires of Sir John Borlasse and Sir George Blundell
referred to the Irish Committee. |
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7. Warrant to be issued to the Treasurers-at-War to pay Capt.
Whitworth, out of the assignations for the army in Ireland, 400l.,
being one moiety for 50 tons of oatmeal delivered by him, at 16l.
per ton, and to charge the same as paid to the forces in Ulster, that
defalcation may be made thereof out of their entertainments. |
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8. To write the Treasurers-at-War to reserve 400l. more in their
hands, to make full satisfaction for such oatmeal, when certificate
shall be returned to Council of the delivery thereof at Carrickfergus. |
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9. Warrants to be issued to Capt. Nath. Wilmer and Capt. Thos.
Waltham, for beating drums and raising and marching 100 men
each to Bristol, or Chester, in order to their transportation, as formerly given to Col. Richards and his officers, they giving security
to do it at their own charge, according to contract, without committing any disorder or oppression on the country, by free quarter
or otherwise. [I. 64, pp. 461, 462.] |
June 19.
Whitehall. |
80. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. We have been
willing to forbear the money lent to you by the Council as long as
we could, but we have now several occasions for money, and therefore desire you forthwith to pay Mr. Frost 3,000l., part of the 6,000l.
remaining in your hands of what was lent to you. The residue we
shall forbear to call for as long as the public affairs to which those
moneys are appointed will give leave, and therefore desire this part
may be presently paid. |
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With receipt by Gualter Frost for 1,500l. from Sir John Woolaston, and the other Treasurers-at-War, 25 June 1650. [1 page.] |
June 19.
Speaker, Downs. |
81. Col. Rich. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. The Lion and
Nicodemus having arrived here from the Irish coast, I have ordered
the Lion to Chatham, and the other to Deptford, to be paid off and
refitted. Pray expedite the same. Capt. Penn's men have been
long on short allowance to lengthen out their provisions; account
with the seamen for the same before you pay them off, and give
them content in money, as you shall find it due; the well satisfying
of the mariners will encourage them to undergo the like hardship
for the future. |
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P.S.—I hear from Capt. Jno. Copping, commander of the Amity
frigate, that his purser is a very drunken fellow, lying ashore six
weeks at a time, and has embezzled a good deal of their provisions.
I desire you will dismiss him, and send down John Paltock, late
purser of the Reformation, who lives at Chatham; the frigate will
take in her victuals at Harwich. [1¼ pages.] |
June 19.
Speaker, Downs. |
82. Col. Rich. Deane to Sir Hen. Vane. Capt. Penn has, with
more than ordinary care, kept his men on the coast of Ireland, setting
six to four men's allowance, and drinking water, both he and all
those ships with him; if there be not special care taken that they
have 8d. a day for their victuals, and 2d. a day for their beer, those
days they had short provisions and drank water, you will make your
seamen mutiny hereafter, and upon no exigent be brought to it again.
Penn himself is out of money for bringing divers gentlemen by your
order out of Ireland, and therefore you ought to consider him and
his petition, which is before you. [¾ page.] |
| June 19. |
83. Receipt by Sir Edmond Pierce from Geo. Willingham of an
exemplification in parchment of his coat of arms, with divers other
pieces of loose writings, which were taken out of his chambers in
Doctors' Commons. [¼ page.] |
| June 20. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The money furnished to Mr. Ascham by Mr. Boone to be repaid
him. |
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3. The Admiralty judges to give Mr. Frost their papers, and attend
next Monday, when Council will hear them further. |
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4. Warrant to be issued for 180l. out of the same cash where the
train horses were paid for, for providing 18 horses for the carriages
of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in the expedition to the North
and order to be given for providing harness. |
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6. The letter from Mr. Fisher from Madrid, of the 9th inst., concerning the death of Mr. Ascham, to be reported to Parliament tomorrow, by Sir Hen. Mildmay, and the House informed that Council
has some hope to make some further discovery about it, which, when
perfected, they will give notice of. |
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7. To report to Parliament by Lord Commissioner Whitelock on
Wednesday, that in pursuance of their order of 9th April, Council
have put an army in readiness, and given them order to march
northward, and that Council is of opinion they cannot prevent an
invasion from Scotland, but by the marching of an army into that
kingdom, the justice and necessity of which expedition is set forth
in a declaration, a draft whereof is prepared to be offered to
Parliament. |
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8. 3,000 French tents to be immediately provided for the marching army, and conveyed to Berwick. |
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9. Some ministers to be appointed to go with the marching army,
and encouragement given them to go. |
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10. 3,000 quarters of wheat and 300 of oats, to be forthwith
provided and laid up at Berwick and Newcastle, for the use of the
army, to be paid for out of the army money. |
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11. To report to Parliament that a commissary for victuals be
appointed for the marching army, and allowed an assistant and two
clerks, and pay established for them according to the Irish establishment. |
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12. To report to Parliament that three waggons be added to the
train, for the use of the Lord Lieutenant. |
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13. That a squadron of eight ships of considerable countenance,
under Capt. Edw. Hall, vice-admiral, be appointed to attend the
motions of the army, and receive orders from his Excellency, and in
his absence, from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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14. To report to Parliament that a regiment of foot be forthwith
raised in Lancashire for the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, under such
officers as he shall appoint. |
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15. The before-mentioned regiment to be armed and paid as Col.
Daniel's regiment. |
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16. 2,000 muskets and 2,000 pikes to be forthwith sent to Newcastle. [I. 64, pp. 464–466.] |
| June 20. |
Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Having been solicited, by
divers merchants trading to France, for a convoy to several vessels
now in the Downs, viz., the Blessing, Benjamin and Judith, Employment, and others, laden with piece goods and merchandise for the
Soyn Head, and they say three or four more at Caen, which have
already been waiting a convoy three months, we desire you to supply
them with a ship to convoy those vessels from Caen and Soyn head,
whereby they may have their goods out of those parts; we need
not remind you to give order to the ship you send for those parts
that she come not under the command of any of the enemy's forts or
castles. [I. 123, p. 361.] |
| June 20. |
84. Robert Tichborne and three other Commissioners of Customs
to the Parliamentary Committee for the Navy and Customs. By
your general order, we received 250l. from John Coltman, one of the
deputy customers in the port of London, lately seized on board a
ship outward bound, as a deposit till recovered in the Exchequer.
The money upon Coltman's prosecution has been condemned in the
Exchequer, and Coltman is charged to account for 187l. 10s., threefourths thereof, and one-fourth is adjudged to himself, for his labour
and charge. We beg that this sum of 62l. 10s., may be paid, and a
like sum of 62l. 10s. out of the three-fourth parts adjudged to the
commonwealth, towards his charges and intelligence, and for his
encouragement in such services. Also as the residue is already in
the hands of the said Commissioners for the use of the commonwealth,
that they may be discharged upon their account thereof in the
Exchequer. We beg orders accordingly. [1 page.] |
| June 21. |
Order in Parliament,—on report of Sir Hen. Mildmay from the
Council of State of a letter from Geo. Fisher from Madrid of the 9th
inst.,—that it be referred back to the Council of State. |
| June 21. |
Order in Parliament, that a regiment of foot be forthwith raised
in Lancashire for the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, under such officers
as he shall appoint. That the said regiment be continued until Parliament or Council of State otherwise order, and that the Council
of State and the Army Committee take care for its payment according to the establishment. |
| June 21. |
Order in Parliament, that the General and the Lord Lieutenant
consider what officers are necessary to be added to the army during
this expedition only, and present them to the Council of State, who
are empowered to allow of them, and give order for their payment,
or report to the House. [I. 88, pp. 27—28.] |
| June 21. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The proposition of Major Danvers for the security of Stafford
referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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3. Col. Wm. Kennericke to be Commander of the forces to be
raised in Kent, upon the new militia there, and the rest of the gentlemen offered from the Commissioners as fit persons to have the
commissions sent. |
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4. To write the Commissioners of Kent to approve their settling
the Militia, and to say what Council has done upon the recommendation of officers, and that they will hasten what has yet to pass
in relation to the sixth instruction. |
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5. Mr. Scott, Bond, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to
examine the affront offered to Minheer Schaeph. |
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6. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to visit Minheer Schaeph before
going out of town, if he think fit. |
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7. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to be desired to appoint some
one to take charge of Spring Garden, that the concourse usually there
may be prevented. |
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8. Sir Robert King's letter referred to the Irish Committee. |
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10. Col. Deane to make exchange for eight seamen taken prisoners
by the enemy in the Judith of Weymouth, with so many of the same
quality of the enemy's prisoners here. |
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11. The Order of Parliament relating to the Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland to be delivered to him, and the Committee which meets with
the officers of the Army to be assistant to him, in doing what is
therein directed. |
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12. The business of Sir John Gell and the rest of the conspirators
to be reported next Monday. |
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13. Two hours every Wednesday afternoon to be spent in the
consideration of prisoners, if there shall be cause. |
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14. To write Charles Vane recalling him from his agency with the
King [of Portugal] the Council perceiving, by his letters and papers,
and by those from the generals, that it will be of no advantage to
the commonwealth for him to remain. |
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15. The Admiralty Committee to think of some vessel to be sent
to Portugal, with the despatch to Mr. Vane. |
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16. To write to recall Mr. Strickland from his residence with the
States general, this state being very sensible of the slight put upon
them by not receiving him; he is to assure the state of Holland,
notwithstanding, that good correspondence shall be held with them,
and fit means shall not be wanting upon the place for that purpose. |
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17. The letter from Norfolk of 27 May to be delivered to the Lords
Commissioners of the Great Seal, who are to recommend it to the
judges that go that circuit, that the matter may be examined, and
the offenders proceeded against according to law. The judges to give
an account thereof to Council. [I. 64, pp. 468—471.] |
June 21.
Prize Office. |
85. Rich. Blackwall and John Sparrow to [the Admiralty Committee]. We have examined the business between Mr. Kilvert, merchant, one of the laders of the Mary Ann Francis, or William and
Sarah, and Capt. John Gilson of the Constant Warwick, and Capt.
Edwin of the Crescent, rescuers of the said ships from an Irish manof-war, and find that Capt. Edwin had nothing objected against him
as to embezzling or making away with any of the goods belonging to
the merchants or laders, and therefore you ought to order him such a
proportion of the 167l. 12s. 5d. remaining due on the State's account
(part of the 4,085l. 2s. 2d. required by your order of 21 Mar. 1649),
as you think fit, in consideration of his good service, as well for the
commonwealth as for the merchants themselves. [¾ page.] |
| June 22. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The propositions given in by Major Geo. Gell, concerning the
carrying of a regiment of 1,200 foot to Ireland, approved. |
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2. To report to the House by Mr. Bond, that many members of the
merchant adventurers at Rotterdam have not taken the engagement,
when it was offered to them by Mr. Strickland, upon order from
Council; and that Mr. Strickland asks whether he may still receive
such to subscription, if they are willing; and whether any who have
not subscribed are eligible as officers in the company, the elections
being shortly to be made. Council offers to the consideration of
Parliament whether any of those merchants there who have not
subscribed that engagement shall have votes in those elections. |
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3. To report to the House by Col. Purefoy that Humphrey Marston, who slew two of the serjeant's men sent to apprehend him
on a warrant of Council, and who has lately been in Holland, has
come back to England, and obscures himself, and to ask the House to
give order for his apprehension, and to forbid all persons to receive
or harbour him, under a certain penalty. |
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4. Mr. Milton to attend the Army Committee, and desire them to
send to Council the book of examinations about the risings in Kent
and Essex. |
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5. Richard Fox to be discharged from prison, on condition that he
leaves town in five days; and upon his business being finished, he
may return and have a pass for Virginia. |
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6. Robert Webb to be discharged, upon undertaking to leave
town in five days, and to be of good behaviour. [I. 64, pp. 472,
473.] |
| June 24. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To report to Parliament by Col. Jones, that the company of
Capt. Tissenden, which was formerly 100 men, and employed in Rye,
is now recruited to 130 and armed, and ask them to consider how
this company may be paid, as well as the other companies of Col.
Gibbon's regiment. |
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2. The Treasurers of War to accept the bills of exchange drawn
upon Mr. Frost by Col. Fenwick for 1,000l., and place it to the
account of the Army, it being laid out by the Colonel for corn for the
Army. |
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4. To write Col. Overton that if his own chaplain has taken the
engagement, he should preach in some of the public places mentioned
in his letter, and that he certify whether Mr. Stiles is still in that
place, and whether he and the other ministers there have taken
the engagement. |
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5. The Committee which confers with the Army officers to speak
with the Treasurers-at-War and Mr. Jackson, as to providing a
month's pay for the Army, and to meet to-morrow. |
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6. Sir Peter Wentworth to move Parliament that the Act lately
ordered for sale of delinquents' estates may be hastened. |
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7. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to report to Parliament that there
is a business of concernment to be brought from Council on Wednesday, and to move that time may be appointed for it. |
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8. The Ordnance Committee to consider the charge of repairing
the fort at Plymouth, and order what they find necessary for the
safety of the place, and report the rest amongst the other garrisons. |
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9. To write Col. Overton, enclosing the information concerning the
miscarriage of some preachers belonging to that place, and bid him
examine witnesses thereon, and if he finds the matter proved against
them, to require them to leave the town and not return; if he finds
any other person of the like temper, he is to proceed in the like manner. Also he is to take special care for the safety of the place [Hull],
and do what he conceives necessary, and Council will assist him. |
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10. Like letter to be sent to the Governor of Exeter, on the intelligence received by Mr. Bond, and also to Col. Desborow to assist the
Governor with the forces, and do what is required of him for the
safety of the place. [I. 64, pp. 474—476.] |
| June 24. |
86. Account by Wm. Melyn, clerk to the check-general, of subsidies and customs collected in the several out-ports, from 25 Mar.
1649 to 25 Mar. 1650; total 59,557l. 19s. 5d. Also another account
from 25 Mar. to 24 June 1850; total 17,646l. 2s. 7½d. Endorsed,
Mr. Russell's year's account. [2 pp.] |
| June 24. |
87. Account by Rich. Shute of weekly subsidies and customs
on exported cloth, from 21 July 1649 to 24 June 1550; total
35,822l. 7s. 0½d. [1 sheet.] |
| June 24. |
88. List of the officers and soldiers of Capt. William Sheild's troop,
county Rutland, under Major-General Boteler. With note that at
the muster, there were the captain, lieutenant, cornet, quartermaster, three corporals, one trumpeter, and 60 privates, corporals and
trumpeter included. [1 page.] |
| June 25. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, for pay
for the regiment of Col. Berkstead, approved. |
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2. Mr. Jennings, formerly deputy to Mr. Thane, to be sent for to
attend. |
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3. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to cause an inventory to be
taken of the goods of the Gift of God, a Scotch ship of Desut, near
Edinburgh, and have them safely deposited, until disposed of by
further order; and if any letters or papers of concernment are
found, to seal and send them up. |
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4. Warrant to be issued for apprehending Capt. John Hay and
bringing him to Council to answer things objected against him, and
Edw. Cotton and Jno. Greene to be summoned. |
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5. The business of Sir John Gell and his confederates to be reported
to-morrow, after the business of Lord Kerry. |
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6. Mr. Milton to peruse the examinations taken by the army
committee concerning the insurrections in Essex, and make extracts,
that the Council may judge what is fit to be considered. |
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7. To write Col. Bingham, Col. Heane, and Mr. Fry, to examine
Mr. Gower. |
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8. To report to Parliament that Council has some business to
communicate, and to ask them to sit at three o'clock, as it is not
judged fit to keep it longer from their knowledge. |
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9. Mr. Bamford to take the engagement on his return from
Holland, and meantime to have a pass to go there. |
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10. 40l. to be paid to Lieut.-Col. Jackson by Mr. Frost, out of the
money in his hand for the use of Council, to enable him to buy two
horses to go into the North with the army. |
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11. The names now read for officers for county Warwick approved,
and commissions issued. |
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12. The Admiralty Judges to attend Council next Thursday, with
the report concerning Lisbon. |
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13. The several letters read from Ireland to be reported to Parliament. |
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14. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Lords Commissioners Whitelocke and Lisle,
Viscount Lisle, Cols. Jones and Purefoy, and Sir Hen. Vane, added
to the Committee about bringing water from Hyde Park to Whitehall. [I. 64, pp. 478—480.] |
| June 25. |
89. Articles of misdemeanor presented by Richard Amary, or
Emery, one of the watchmen in the port of London, against Elias
Slearke, alias Clarke, waterman. Informant was appointed on the
23rd by the tide surveyor, to repair on board the St. Sebastian, lying
at Fresh Wharf; on the 24th, at 1 a.m., Clarke, with his partner,
came to the ship's side where the boat lay, and in it conveyed away
several pieces of linen cloth from on board; deponent perceiving this,
pursued them to the arches of the bridge, where they landed the
goods, and was knocked down three times by them, and beaten with
the staves and hooks belonging to the boat. Deposed before Mark
Hildesley, Dan. Taylor, and Edw. Parks. [¾ pages.] |
| June 25. |
90. Petition of Elias Slearke, waterman, to be released from custody,
and enabled to discover and prosecute the abuses daily committed
by Richard Emery and others. Upon the false information of Emery
that he carried away several pieces of cloth out of a Fleming, and that
being pursued by Emery to the bridge, he knocked him down, has
been committed to the custody of a messenger. Can prove that
Emery, when he went on board the said Fleming, was in drink, and
that at the time pretended, petitioner was in bed at his own house,
Although Emery serves the State as a watchman by night, yet in
the daytime he frequently robs the customs of goods. [1 page.] |
June 25.
Bruges. |
91. The Lords Commissioners for Scotland to the Earl of Londoun,
Lord Chancellor of Scotland and Lord President of the Parliament.
We have this day received the enclosed supplications, to which we
can give no answer; but we conceive ourselves not a little concerned
in the matter, and entreat you, as those who have endeavoured to be
faithful in your service, to hear us before you proceed further in that
business. Some of our number are gone home on private affairs.
Noted as received in Parliament, Edinburgh, 29th June. [1 page.] |
| June 26. |
Order in Parliament, upon the report of Lord Commissioner
Whitelock from the Council of State of a declaration setting forth
the justice and necessity of an expedition to Scotland;—That it is
just for the army of England to enter Scotland. That the army
do march into Scotland forthwith. That the said declaration being
afterwards read by parts, and every part put to the question, was
with some amendments assented to. That the last paper of the
Scotch Commissioners of 24th February 1648—9, subscribed, Lothian,
John Cheisley, and Wm. Glendoning, the Parliament's declaration
thereupon, the letter of the Parliament of England to the Parliament
of Scotland, dated Westminster, 23d May, and the answer of the Parliament of Scotland from Edinburgh 26 June 1649, be printed and
published with the present declaration. That the Council of State
see this done and consider whether the declaration of the Parliament
of England, printed 14th July 1649, be fit to be printed together
with this declaration, and give order accordingly. |
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Also that they see that the vote touching the speedy march of the
army into Scotland be forthwith put in execution; also that they
take care to prevent all correspondence, intelligence, or commerce
between England and Scotland as they shall see cause. |
| June 26. |
Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how the
Government of Ireland and the affairs there may be best carried on,
Parliament having appointed the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Captain
General of the Forces of England, and report. [I. 88, pp. 28—
30.] |
| June 26. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Capt. Billers and his company to go to Windsor Castle for its
security, and the Lord General to give order accordingly. |
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2. To write the Committee of county Bucks to make sale of the
woods of the Duke of Buckingham's estate, ordered by the House to
be sold for repair of Windsor Castle. |
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3. The committee that meets with the army officers to consider
what gunners are fit to be added to those already in Windsor Castle. |
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4. Mr. Owen to be paid his salary for his quarter's preaching. |
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5. The Attorney-General to consider the offences of Browne
Bushell, and see whether he may not be brought to trial before the
High court of justice. |
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6. Sir John Clotworthy and Major-General Browne to be removed
from Windsor Castle to Wallingford Castle, and there safely kept
until further order, and the Lord General to give order therein. |
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7. Sir Richard Hards to have liberty to go to his brother's house
in London, on certificate that it will be destructive to his health to
remain in prison, he giving security to abide there, and not go into
Kent. |
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8. Randolph Egerton to have the liberty of the Tower. |
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9. Mr. Offley, prisoner in the Tower, to have liberty to go to
Epsom waters for his health, and remain there for two months, on
security in 10,000l. not to go out of that county [Surrey], until he
returns to town again, and has presented himself to Council, and to
do nothing prejudicial to the commonwealth. |
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11. The committee formerly appointed for hearing Mr. Serjeant's
business, to examine the complaints made against him or his men
for taking fees, and to hear such complaints as are made by him
against those who asperse him. |
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12. The declaration of Parliament to be translated into Latin by
Mr. Milton, into Dutch by Mr. Haak, and into French by Mons.
Augier. |
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13. To recommend to the Lord General, in pursuance of the order
of Parliament of the 26th instant, to order the marching of the army
into Scotland. |
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14. The Irish Committee to meet to-morrow, to consider the order
of Parliament concerning the carrying on of the affairs of Ireland. |
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15. To report to Parliament that Council finds, upon conference
with the Lord General, that it is necessary for the better carrying
on of the service in the expedition to the North, that there should
be 20 men allowed as corporals of the field, and to desire the House
to give order for taking them into the establishment, and paying
them according to the usual allowance. |
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16. The Admiralty Committee to consider the papers sent from
Mynheer Schaeph, and inform themselves of the matter of fact. |
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17. The pay ordered to Mr. Owen, as minister here, to be continued
during his employment with the Lord General in the expedition to
the North. |
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18. To write to the several major-generals of the army and governors of the garrisons, enclosing the Act declaring the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland Lord General of the Forces in England, and also a copy
of Lord General Fairfax's letter to Parliament, and to desire them to
take notice thereof, and give notice thereof to all under their charge.
[I. 64, pp. 482—484.] |
| June 27. |
Order in Parliament that Walter Strickland, now resident in
Holland from the Parliament of England, and any other agent for the
Parliament there for the time being, have power to receive the subscriptions of such merchant adventurers of the English company at
Rotterdam as shall subscribe the engagement appointed by Act of
Parliament. |
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That no merchant adventurer, being a member of the English company at Rotterdam, who has not subscribed the engagement, shall be
eligible to any office in that company, or have any vote in the election of any person to be newly chosen to office in that company, and
that the Council of State see these votes put in execution. [I. 88,
p. 30.] |
| June 27. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the Admiralty Committee to take order that the six
companies of Col. Heane now raised, and the regiment of Col. Bennett,
may be paid for three months to come, out of any money that shall
come to their hands for the use of the army, and to recommend to
the Ordnance Committee to provide them with arms. |
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2. The former declaration of 14th July to be printed at the end of
the present declaration, in as small a letter as may be, and as large
a page. |
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3. An Act to be prepared by the Lords Commissioners, the Lords
Chief Justices, and Lord Chief Baron, for prohibiting all intelligence, commerce, and traffic between England and Scotland, and
reported to Council, to be offered to Parliament in pursuance of their
order. |
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4. The petition of John Marston, prisoner in Peterhouse, referred
to the committee for Examinations, who are to bail him by taking
his recognizance for future good behaviour, either with or without
sureties, as they see cause. |
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5. To write the Treasurers-at-war to provide more money for the
pay of the forces at Guernsey, they having expended already what
was sent. |
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6. The Ordnance officers to return an account every week to the
Ordnance Committee of the remains of their stores, and also how the
emptions contracted for by the State are delivered. |
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7. To write the Bailiffs of Ipswich, approving their care in apprehending the persons mentioned in their letter, and to desire them to
take their own recognizance for future good behaviour. |
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8. The Ordnance Committee to furnish such stores as they find
necessary for carrying on the service of Guernsey. |
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9. To write the officer that was called Clerk of the Crown, to
expedite the commission of Oyer and terminer for the trial of sea
prisoners. |
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10. To refer back to the Admiralty Committee, upon conference
with Dr. Walker, or such other as they think fit, to prepare instructions to be sent to the Generals of the fleet now riding before Lisbon. |
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11. To report to Parliament that Council finds it necessary—
upon Parliament's referring to them Geo. Fisher's letter from Spain,
relating to the death of Anthony Ascham—that a letter be sent
from Parliament to the King of Spain, to demand justice upon the
murderers, and as it has to be sent away before the next sitting of
the House, that Mr. Speaker be empowered to sign it. |
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12. To write Mr. Fisher to deliver such letter to the King of
Spain, and wait ten days for his answer, and then return to England,
by repairing to such port as he shall think fit, and from thence
giving notice to Parliament of his being there, that a ship may be
sent for him, unless he can have a passage by a merchant ship;
and he is to bring Mr. Ascham's body with him, that it may be buried
here. |
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13. The Lord General to appoint a troop of horse to be quartered
at Slimbridge and Frampton, county Gloucester, for preventing the
rude multitude who are gathered there from doing any further prejudice to the proprietors and estates of particular persons in those
parts, by throwing down the fences of their grounds. |
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14. To write to William Stafford, William Sheppard, and Sylvanus
Wood, justices of peace for county Gloucester, to examine miscarriages in levelling enclosures, and to send for the ringleaders, and
proceed against them according to law. |
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15. To request Parliament, by Sir Hen. Mildmay, that,—in regard
of the assassination of Mr. Ascham in Spain, and also of several
advertisements to Council of persons who have come to England
with the like intention of murder, and that some faithful persons to
the State are particularly to be attempted upon,—they will consider
what they published in their declaration of 18th May 1649, upon
the occasion of the murder of Dr. Dorislaus, and order something
to be done in pursuance thereof, to discourage such bloody and
desperate persons from the like wicked attempts. |
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16. Mr. Frost to write to General Deane of the information received
concerning the forces to be sent to Ireland. |
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17. The Ordnance Committee to consider the desires of Col.
Scroope, for ammunition and arms for the garrison of Bristol. |
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18. To report to Parliament, by Sir Wm. Armyne, that Council,—
in pursuance of their order of the 26th on the government of Ireland,—think that, as affairs now stand, the Lord Lieutenant should
not lay down his commission, and request Parliament to approve his
commission to the Lord President of Munster to be his deputy in his
absence. Also that fit persons may be commissioned to assist the
Lord Deputy in managing the civil affairs there. |
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19. Col. Edmund Ludlow, M.P. and member of the Council of
State, to be a commissioner for the affairs of Ireland, and to assist
the Lord President of Munster as Lord Deputy, during the absence
of the Lord Lieutenant with the army. |
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20. Col. Jones, another member of the Council of State, to be one
other of the Irish Commissioners. [I. 64, pp. 486—490.] |
| June 27. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order that Mr. Wauton recommend the petition of Mary Webb,
widow, whose husband was drowned in the President frigate, to the
Council of State, this committee having no power to relieve her. |
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Order on the paper sent from Mynheer Schaeph referred to the
committee by the Council of State, that neither the Council of State
nor they can take cognizance of the matter, it being already referred
by Parliament to the Navy Committee. |
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Order on the petition of John Richards, master of the Ambrose
and Charles, of London, that finding the committee have no power
to give relief to the petitioner, Col. Wauton recommend his case to
the Council of State. |
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Order that Col. Wauton report to the Council of State that the
Navy Commissioners, to whom it is referred to contract for the
provision of victuals for the winter guard, certify that the usual
number of seamen has been 3,000, which on extra occasions may be
increased. |
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Reference to the Collectors for Prizes of the petition of Matthew
Franklin of Swansea, stating that he seized the Angel Raphael alias
Gabriel, from Waterford, which was driven there by distress of
weather and by his prosecution condemned as prize in the Admiralty Court; alleging his good affection for the State, and his
great sufferings thereby, and praying that, as there are no mariners
who can pretend any interest in the prize, she being an admiral's
perquisite, he may have a moiety thereof for his own use. [I. 123,
pp. 362—366.] |
| June 27. |
Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. In answer to our late letter,
we received yours of the 22nd inst. intimating that if the masters
and merchants are fully resolved to venture to Soyn head, you are
ready to give them convoy. The merchants have been here this
day, and earnestly importuned us for a convoy, notwithstanding the
danger we laid before them, and the hazard of losing their ships;
and we therefore desire you to appoint them the convoy as desired,
provided the ship you send come not under command of the enemy's
forts. [I. 123, p. 362.] |
| June 27. |
Admiralty Committee to Peter Pett. The Lion has lately come
to Chatham from the coast of Ireland; in order that she, being one
of the summer's guard, may not lie there in this time of action, we
desire you to cause her defects to be viewed, and speedily repaired
and fitted for sea. [I. 123, p. 363.] |
| June 27. |
Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. There is a
necessity for the speedy return of the Mary flyboat to Ireland, with
provisions for the army there. Capt. Kendall, the commander, and
the collectors for prize goods there, who were desired to take a survey
of her present wants, report that without a supply of cordage,
powder, and shot, she will not be able to go upon her voyage.
You are to write to the collectors of prize goods at Plymouth, to
provide the said necessaries with expedition, and give directions to
the victuallers there to furnish her with two months and 10 weeks'
victuals, to carry her into Ireland, and enable her to return to the
Thames. With note of the stores required, value 60l. or 70l. [I. 123,
p. 364.] |
| June 28. |
Order in Parliament,—upon report of Mr. Bond that the Council
of State finds it necessary, upon the Parliament's reference of the
letter of Geo. Fisher, from Spain, relating to the death of Anthony
Ascham, that a letter should be sent from the Parliament to the
King of Spain, demanding justice upon the murderers, which letter,
as it is to be sent away before the next sitting of the House, the
Speaker should be empowered to sign it when sent to him from the
Council of State,—that Mr. Speaker do sign such letter accordingly. |
| June 28. |
Order in Parliament, that out of those persons who have been
in arms against Parliament, not being admitted to compound, and
are in the power of Parliament, a certain number be speedily proceeded against to trial for their lives, upon their former offences,
upon occasion of the assassination of Mr. Ascham, agent for the Parliament to the King of Spain, and of his interpreter, in pursuance of
the declaration of Parliament of 18 May 1649. |
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That such persons shall be tried by the High Court of Justice.
That their number shall be six, and that Sir John Stowell, David
Jenkins, Col. Walter Slingsby and Browne Bushell shall be four of
them. That the Council of State take care for the speedy securing
of those four persons in order to their trial, and of such others as
the Council shall think fit. |
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Also that they consider of the prisoners, and present names to
Parliament out of which the House may elect two more to make up
the number. [I. 88, pp. 30, 31.] |
| June 28. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Treasurers-at-War to pay Mr. Carrill 50l., to enable him
to go to the North with the Lord General, the same to be paid to
him presently by Mr. Frost, and repaid by the Treasurers-at-war. |
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2. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge that the Council observes, by
Lieut. Hobson's readiness to serve the Scotch design in giving a pass
to Major Grey, that he is unfit to be employed as Deputy Governor
of Newcastle, and Sir Arthur is therefore to think of some other
person for that trust. |
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3. The two passes brought hither by Col. Grey, with a copy of
the letter to the Lord General, and the one directed to Speaker
Lenthall, and the copy of the warrant by which Col. Grey is restrained, to be all reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Mildmay next
Tuesday. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to receive a sturgeon now brought
hither, and to dispose of the same, and reward the bringer. |
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6. The Ordnance Committee to provide standards for the Lord
General, agreeable to the arms of the commonwealth, and sent them
down to him. |
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7. The committee which meets with the army officers to keep
their constant times of meeting, and give appointments from time to
time, that the business committed to their care may be effectually
carried on. |
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8. A messenger calling himself Col. James Grey, a Scot, being
brought before Council, and examined from whom he came, and by
what warrant, and what letters he brought with him, answered
that he came from the Parliament of Scotland, with letters to the
Parliament of England and the Lord General, and being twice
demanded whether he had any other letters, expressly denied that
he had any other; yet upon a third demand, he confessed he brought
other letters, but they were of no consequence, and produced a pass
from the President of the Parliament of Scotland, intimating his
repair to the city of London about the affairs of the public; the
letter by him pretended to be to the Parliament of England was
directed to the Hon. Wm. Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons in England. The Council considering hereof, and of the order
of Parliament of the 26th inst., referring it to Council to prevent all
correspondence, intelligence, and commerce between England and
Scotland, thought fit the said messenger should be continued in the
custody of the serjeant, with all fit accommodation of lodging and
diet, and with restraint of any person to converse with him, except
his keepers; and have ordered the seizure and perusal of his papers,
and the same to be inventoried and secured, and the whole matter,
with the printed paper annexed, found in his portmanteau, to be
reported to the House for their direction. [I. 64, pp. 494, 495.] |
| June 28. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order for a reward of 5l. out of the Prize Office, to Thos. Play,
Wm. Paddington and Wm. Lukins, fishermen of Stroud, and their
two servants, who took a sturgeon in the Medway, 8 feet long, and
presented it to the Council of State, their charges in coming up
amounting to 20s. |
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Order that the collectors for prize goods pay Robert Coytmor, out
of the tenths of prizes, the said 5l., which he has already disbursed
to the fishermen. [I. 123, p. 367.] |
| June 28. |
Admiralty Committee to Barnaby Walsall [Mayor of Rochester].
Understanding by Thomas Play, a poor fisherman of Stroud, that you
have taken away his fishing net, upon pretence that it is an unlawful
engine, and he informing us that divers fishermen of Stroud and
Rochester use the like nets at this time, we desire you to deliver his
net to him again, or else to attend us to show cause to the contrary.
If the net is unlawful, you are to proceed against him according to
law, and not detain his net. [I. 123, p. 368.] |
| June 29. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the Lord General to take the title of General of the
Forces of the Parliament of the commonwealth of England, and to
receive no addresses from Scotland, but such as are addressed with
that title. |
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2. To write the Lord General to send the Commission to Major
General Harrison, according to the order of Parliament, together
with martial law and other powers requisite for enabling him the
better to perform his charge. |
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3. Mr. Frost to send 150 of the declarations to the serjeant's man
at the Parliament House, to give every member a copy as he goes
into the House. |
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4. The committee for examinations to consider the informations
which Key and others have to give to Council, and to improve them
to the advantage of the commonwealth. |
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5. Mr. Bruce to attend the Committee of Council for Examinations at 5 p.m., at the Lord President's lodgings in Whitehall. |
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6. The committee for examinations to take care to put the warrants
of Council for the several mails into execution. |
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7. Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Holland, and Cols. Jones and Ludlow to be
a committee to confer with Col. Rich upon the matter debated this
day. |
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8. Mr. Carter, surveyor of the works, to survey the stabling in
the Mews with Col. Saunders, to see what convenience there is for
quartering a regiment of horse. |
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9. To report to Parliament that Council thinks, for the better
preserving the peace of these parts, that three troops of dragoons
should be received into the establishment, for three months, and to
move Parliament that order be given to the Army Committee for
putting them into the establishment, and paying them. |
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10. The proposition of Col. Wauton referred to the committee
which confers with the army officers. |
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11. To write Col. Geo. Twisleton, Thomas Ball, Andrew Ellis and
Daniel Lloyd, to examine witnesses. |
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12. Col. Berkstead to take his prisoner before the Recorder of
London, to be examined by him, and ordered into such a way of
proceeding against him as may be according to law. |
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13. The Ordnance Committee to furnish Col. Danvers with 100l.
out of the money assigned for petty emptions, for the use of the
garrison of Stafford, and the remaining part of the report referred
to the committee which meets with the army officers. |
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14. The Admiralty Committee to give order to the Navy Commissioners to make provision for the next winter's fleet for 3,000
men. [Also Vol. IX., Nos. 92, 93.] |
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15. The Governor of Southampton and Mr. Hildsley to examine
Leonard Rawlenson and commit him to prison, and to bind over the
party who witnesses against him to prosecute him at the next sessions, that he may be proceeded against according to law. |
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16. The desires of Major Murford for supplies for his garrison
referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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17. Cols. Wauton and Jones to consider the petition of Col. Sexby
and Capt. Joyce, and particularly how the moneys desired by them
may be advanced. |
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19. Declaration that there be no commanders-in-chief of any of
the forces raised in any of the counties in England for the militia,
but that the several commanders of forces shall be subject to the
commands of the Parliament, Council of State, Lord General, and
the Militia commissioners for the respective counties. |
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20. To write the Militia commissioners for Kent the sense of the
Council as to appointing commanders-in-chief in the counties. [I. 64,
pp. 494–496.] |
June 29.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to [Serjeant Dendy and his assistants ?] You
are to repair to some post stage 20 miles from London, on the road
towards York; seize the letter mail going outward, and all other
letters upon the mail rider, and present them by one of yourselves
to Council; the other shall then ride to the next stage, and seize the
mail coming inwards, and bring the letters to Council, searching all
persons that ride with the mail, or any others that ride post without
warrant, and bring them before Council, or the Commissioners for
Examinations. All officers civil and military to be assistants. With
note of like orders for Chester road and the western roads. [I. 64,
p. 497.] |
June 30.
Caen. |
94. John Samborne to [Sec. Nicholas]. I perceive by yours that the
King had the news of that crying and barbarous action committed
on the death of Lord Montrose, and that notwithstanding, His Majesty
has ventured into Scotland; I beseech the Lord to preserve and
bless him, and those that are his true servants. I am very sorry
you are so long wanting news from Lady Nicholas, and fear her
letters have been intercepted, for if any had come safe to Rouen,
they would have been sent from thence secure enough, but I will
direct your letters as reported. |
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I cannot remember you to Dr. Winston by word of mouth, as he
was to depart suddenly from Rouen, after I left for Orleans. I
hope your sons are in good health with you. I wonder Mr. Jane
suffered that bill accepted by him to be returned protested upon
that poor young man, John Cole, who had furnished the money so
charitably, the want of which will put him in distress, and I
beseech you to see that Mr Jane uses means to discharge this debt.
[1 page.] |
June.
Edinburgh. |
95. Order of the Estates of Parliament of Scotland, settling the
proportion of horse and foot for Orkney and Zetland. [1 page,
faded. Signed by A. Johnston, clerk registrar.] |
| June ? |
96. Instructions to muster masters in taking the musters of the
new army, and preventing dead pay. |
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1. None of the officers or soldiers are to absent themselves from
their quarter, without license from the general, major-general, or
deputy; every license is to be endorsed with the date, and if any
exceed the time allowed, their entertainment is to be checked for
so long as the general shall think fit, and a check book is to be kept
for this purpose. |
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2. If any officer or soldier shall be absent at the muster, and no
certificate of his furlough sent, his entertainment is also to be checked
as absent. |
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3. Upon calling over every muster, the former ones are to be
referred to, and a note made in the muster book of all officers or
soldiers absent or dead, and of all recruits since the last muster; but
no notice is to be taken of the latter until the captain, lieutenant,
or ensign produces the person, and gives his name, that he may be
duly entered in the muster book, and paid only from the time he
entered the service. |
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4. No sick or maimed soldiers to be allowed upon muster, but on
certificates of the physician or surgeon of the regiment, and of the
minister or constable of the parish where they are left; they are to
be continued in the muster roll, but their wages not to be paid with
the rest of the regiment, but reserved to be paid upon certificate by
the general; the like course to be taken for all officers and soldiers
taken and imprisoned. |
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5. No pay is to be made to any officer that shall leave the service
after the next muster, unless he has the general's leave before, and
entered in the book previously. |
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6. Between each muster, no recruit shall enter into pay before
he has been presented to you, and entered in your book, under the
respective captain, and if any soldier dies or runs away between
musters, his officer is to give you notice within 48 hours, that he may
only be paid for the time of his service. |
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7. For soldiers or recruits absent, their officer is not to receive pay,
unless an entry was made in your book. No new soldier to have
any benefit of pay before he is entered upon the muster roll. |
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8. Between each muster, every captain, lieutenant, or ensign,
once in every six days, shall give written notice of the names of
every soldier of their company that shall die or run away; any
refusing or neglecting this shall have one day's pay checked out of
their next pay, and delivered to the muster master, to be distributed
between the inferior officers and soldiers of the said company, or to
any other that shall inform of the false musters of that company.
An account of the doings herein to be made to the Treasurers-at-War. |
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9. No muster master shall take any money from any officer, but
such fees and salary as the State shall appoint, upon pain of death.
[2¼ pages.] |
