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| Aug. 1. |
Order in Parliament—upon report from the Council of State by
Sir Hen. Mildmay, that they, having discovered a design of great
danger to Parliament, gave order for a search and seizure of all the
horses in the city and parts adjacent, to prevent their being used by
those engaged in such design:—that the House approves of what
the Council has done, and what has been done by the several militias,
and other officers and persons employed in seizing and securing of
horses. [I. 88, p. 36.] |
| Aug. 1. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Col. Matthew Alured to be colonel of the regiment of foot
which was raised by Major Geo. Gill. |
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2. Mr. Bond to attend the Irish Committee, and take care that
the provisions ordered for the army in Scotland are hastened. |
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3. The instructions to be sent to the Generals near Lisbon to be
considered next Monday. |
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4. To write Col. Alured concerning his taking the command of a
regiment, desiring him to pursue orders sent to Col. Gill. |
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5. The papers of Sir Thomas Wroth and others to be considered
to-morrow. |
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6. Piccadilly House assigned to Col. Berkstead, for quartering as
many of his soldiers as he thinks fit. |
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7. To write the Lord General of the resolution of Parliament concerning the removal of Col. Gill, and to desire him to give a commission to Col. Matthew Alured to command in his place. |
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8. All the doors opening into both the Spring Gardens, except
the door out of the house of Lord Edward Howard, and that of
Mynheer Schaeph, to be shut up, and the doing thereof referred to
Major Gen. Harrison. |
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9. Major Gen. Harrison and Col. Berkstead to appoint guards to
particular places in Whitehall which are of consequence, and may
be easily forced. |
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10. Col. Wm. Eyre, prisoner in Warwick Castle, to be released,
on recognizances in 1,000l. to appear before Council within 20 days
after summons, take the engagement, and be of good behaviour. |
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11. Lord Grey to go to county Leicester, to forward the settling
of the militia according to the late Act of Parliament. |
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13. To write the Countess of Leicester to repair to her own house
at Penshurst, to receive the further order of Council concerning
the removal of the late King's children, who are under her charge. |
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14. The committee for examinations or the Lord President to
examine such prisoners as Col. Berkstead shall apprehend, and to
dispose of them as they deserve. |
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15. The letter of the Lord Deputy of Ireland, from the leaguer
before Waterford, referred to the Irish Committee. |
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16. The justices of peace for county Leicester to proceed in the
desire of Sir Wolstan Dixie according to the Act of Parliament.
[I. 8, pp. 34–36.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
125. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Having occasion to use 600 or 700 tons more of shipping to carry provisions to
Berwick, we desire you to freight, as formerly, so many ships as
necessary. If they be ships that carry some force, it will be the
better, in regard the ships for convoy may be sometimes otherwise
employed. And as we shall frequently have occasion to send provisions as aforesaid, we desire you from time to time to freight such
and so many vessels as you shall be desired by the Admiralty Committee, and to enter into charter party with them, and we will
take care to see them satisfied here, upon conclusion of the voyage,
and on returning certificates of the delivery of their lading. We also
desire that the ships now to be freighted may be ready to take
in their lading on Monday morning next, to which end we have
appointed Thos. Hardingham, master of the Thomas of Yarmouth,
and Peter Dudgeon, master of the Patience of Yarmouth to attend
you. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 1. |
[Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] |
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As there will be occasion for some time to freight vessels weekly,
for carrying provisions to Berwick, the Committee think the annexed
letter ought to be reported to the Council of State, to be sent to the
Navy Commissioners. |
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The Council of State having, by the annexed warrant of 10th May
last, ordered the Treasurers-at-War to pay 500l. to Benjamin Whitcombe (out of the 4,000l. upon the 105,000l. upon Goldsmiths'
Hall, over and above the moneys appointed to be sent out of that
Treasury into Ireland) according to a bill drawn upon Council
by Mr. Walters and Capt. Cook, which the treasurers refuse to do,
as there is only 3,500l. remaining of the said 105,000l., and therefore desire that the warrant may run to pay the said 500l. out of
the said 3,500l., the Committee report that the first warrant should be
taken in and cancelled, and a new warrant issued to the Treasurers
to pay Whitcombe 500l. out of the 3,500l. |
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The Lord Deputy having contracted with Major George Walters
to carry over 500 recruits to Ireland, he should give security for
raising, marching, and transporting them to the waterside at his
own charge, and without disorder or free-quartering; and thereupon
he should have orders for beating drums to raise them, and 500l.
out of the moneys to be sent the Lord Deputy. |
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Upon consideration of the statement of Major or Lieut.-Col. Westmorland, referred to this Committee by the Council of State,—that in
March 1647, he contracted with the Committee then sitting at Derby
House, to carry over 600 recruits to Ireland, and for performance entered into a bond; that in June 1648, he sent 120 men, and at several
other times brought to the waterside the said number of 600 men,
in order to their transportation, but by reason of the disturbances
then in those parts, they ran away to other employments, to his
great loss and expense: that in May 1649, he raised nearly 300
men, and brought them to the waterside in three companies, and
was endeavouring to complete his said number, but was commanded
by Council and the Lord Lieutenant to go with such three companies
to Derry, then besieged by the Scots, lest a place of such importance
should be lost, which he accordingly did, to the great encouragement
of the besieged forces, which three companies and 120 men formerly
transported, made 400 men.—In regard whereof, and as the Major
continued to raise and did transport the full number of 600 recruits,
and as the money ordered him for raising them, was placed upon the
Excise in course, which he was necessitated to sell at half the value,
to carry on the service, and for the encouragement of others to obey
all commands cheerfully, this Committee thinks that order ought to
be given by Council for cancelling and delivering up his said bond. |
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The Lord Deputy of Ireland having signified that the forces in
Ireland are in great want of medicaments, whereby many of them
have perished, and desiring 30 surgeons' chests to be provided, and
sent for the army there; and it being lately reported from this Committee, and approved by Council, that 10 surgeons' chests should be
sent to Ulster, for the forces under Sir Charles Coote, this Committee
thinks that 20 more chests should be provided and sent over, and that
order should be given to Thomas Laxton, apothecary, to furnish the
10 for Ulster, and 20 more to be sent to the Lord Deputy, to be
distributed as he shall think fit, at 15l. per chest, to be paid out of the
10,000l. for incident charges for Ireland, due upon the 2,000,000l. (?).
Ordinance on the Excise, and that order be sent to Surgeons' Hall
for viewing the said chests, and judging of the goodness of the
medicines and their price. [I. 8, pp. 37–41.] |
| Aug. 1. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order that the letter of Mr. Holland, one of the Navy Commissioners, concerning Messrs. Bright and Heyward be reported to the
Council of State. |
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Order that the petition of Capt. Wm. Penn, late Vice Admiral of the
Irish [coast], desiring the pay of Admiral during the time of that service, as others have had before, be referred to the Navy Commissioners,
to certify what precedent they have for allowance of an Admiral's
pay to the Vice-Admiral or Commander-in-Chief on the Irish coast. |
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Order that Wm. Dunkley and Thomas Dower, seamen belonging
to the Mary of London, attend to-morrow afternoon, concerning the
information given in by them against Capt. Philip Holland and
John Williams, gunner, for embezzling two barrels of powder, and
that Holland and Williams also attend. |
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Order that the collectors for prize goods attend to-morrow afternoon. [I. 123, p. 408.] |
Aug 1/11.
Middleburgh. |
126. Jonsonus [Jo. Ayton] to Sec. Nicholas, Utrecht. Having received a letter from an honest fellow at Falkland, where His Majesty's
present residence is, I communicate the particulars, being the latest
and most certain that I can hear, though it may be that Major
Boswell, who was sent thither by Lord Percy, and is lately returned,
may have brought more mystical, whereof you or my Lord Hopton
will hardly be made participant. |
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His Majesty was 22 days at sea, by contrary winds, and by a very
great providence, escaped the Parliament ships; for as he came to
land, four of them had only gone out of the same bay three or four
hours before, a Scotch mist (sometimes profitable) falling down, and
taking away their view, but both being visible at one time to those
on shore; the one going away southward, and the other coming in
from the North, made their distance larger. The Scots' history
observes the like providence in his great grandmother's escape upon
her return from France, after her first husband's death. I pray God
he prove more fortunate, and some of these that profess for him
more loyal, the scene being much altered for the worse in all the
three kingdoms, and all who are truly loyal borne down with an
usurped tyrannical force, and made unable to perform their allegiance,
further than by prayers and wishes. |
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The people's demonstrations of joy were generally great upon his
landing, but none of the better sort permitted access by the Commissioners, but such as were of Argyle's faction. He stayed three
days in the bog of Gicht, three miles from his landing, a house
belonging to the Marquis of Huntley, now garrisoned by Argyle,
until Argyle was advertised (or the Estates as they speak) and then
a messenger was sent to discharge [the] D[uke of] Hamilton,
Lauderdale, Brainford, and Sinclair the kingdom; notwithstanding
they remained thereabouts, relinquishing His Majesty, who went
the fourth day to Strathbogie, another house of the Marquis of
Huntley, now also by them garrisoned. The fifth day he came to
Dunnotar, belonging to the Earl Marshall, who, being of the new
engagement, was advertised by the Commissioners to remove himself,
and not to come near the King. The sixth day, being Saturday, he
lay two nights at Kinnaird, belonging to the Earl of Southesk, where
King James lay a fortnight when he was last in that kingdom,
his son, the Lord Carnegy, being taken prisoner at Preston, and by
an English order ("which corresponded then with the argathelien
faction") banished both kingdoms for a time, and now prorogated
by a Scots' order. The seventh day he was lodged at Dundee, the
second town of that kingdom. The eighth day he lay at St. Andrews,
the olim chief metropolitan city, and first university; and from
thence on the ninth day, he arrived at night at his own house at
Falkland, where he stays, having a little park with deer and fair
hills about it for hunting. It was from thence King James hunted
to the Earl of Gowrie's house at Perth, 10 miles distant, where the
conspiracy was laid, and God grant His Majesty may be as fortunate. |
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The next day after, the Marquis of Argyle and some of the committee of Estates and kirk, came and saluted His Majesty, and after
some conference, declared an order which they had from the Estates,
to remove such as are contained in the list, which troubled His
Majesty, and much lessened the hopes they conceived from their
good entertainment till then. Some you will think are well served
for their juggling complying, and they may haply now judge others
to be, if not wiser, honester than themselves. |
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The King has signed the Covenants, national and solemn, and I
believe all that are with him, and is proclaimed to the admission of
the execution of his kingly office, a new form of their own making,
never heard of before, except in their first proclamation, debarring
him from it, and he is to be crowned at Edinburgh, in the beginning
of their next session of Parliament, 15th August, if Cromwell does
not prevent it with his army, as is by some apprehended. They
are raising forces to encounter him, as the poor people are made to
believe, excluding still both old and new malignants, and I pray God
there be fair dealing, that it come not to another Preston business. |
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The ministers, like John of Leyden and Knapperdolint, tell the infatuated people that it is God who must do his own work, and it is
not the strength of man that can carry it. Cromwell has written to
Sir Archibald Johnston, Sir John Chieslie, and Sir James Stewart,
Mayor of Edinburgh, with "grace, peace, and mercy to all the saints
of Scotland," whereby he conceives himself sure of a party there,
and I believe will not be deceived; D[uke] Hamilton and Lauderdale have sent a petition to the Estates' committee and kirk, offering
all satisfaction, provided they may be permitted to live privately in
their own houses in the country. Some write that Lauderdale will
be admitted, and D. Hamilton confined for a time to the Isle of
Arran, which is in the West, near Dumbarton, where he may live
like a prince. This session of Parliament, it is thought, will modify
some of their banishments, wherein Argyle will not be seen to be
the sole actor, and seems to His Majesty to be much against the
rigour of it, though he be the only author of it. The furious instrumental ministers are made to bear the envy of all. Brainford is at
Edinburgh, drinking as fast as ever, until he sees what Parliament
determines to do with him. |
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It is certain the Irish are totally routed by Sir Chas. Coote, and
this they have gained by the throwing off Ormond and Inchiquin,
and making diversions in His Majesty's party for their own ends.
You have seen before this the printed articles between Amsterdam
and the Independents of England, which, if true, may produce great
alterations. |
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The House will be more regulated by the session in Parliament
about the end of August, and before then, or soon after, it will be
known whether there be a real difference between Argyle's party
and Cromwell. The Scottish mist cannot long be undissipated. |
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With a list of 12 English and 7 Scotch noblemen and gentlemen
banished from Scotland; of four who are to stay in the kingdom, but
not at Court, and of five to stay at Court. [3 pages.] |
| Aug. 1. |
127. Indenture of assignment by Arthur Stock, of Chancery
Lane, county Middlesex, and Joan, wife of Symon Corneck, Virginia
planter, to Geo. Haycock, citizen and comb maker of London, for
43l. of the residue of the term of a lease for eight years, at 8l. a
year, of the shop, rooms, cellar, &c., of Leicester or Essex House,
St. Clement Danes, without Temple Bar, which lease was granted
by Thomas and Ann Weedon, of Ashridge, and Elizabeth Bentley, of
Beconsfield, county Bucks, widow, to Symon Corneck, of St. Clement
Danes, tailor, in 1645, for 9¾ years, two months and two weeks.
[1 sheet.] |
| Aug. 2. |
Order in Parliament that the Act inhibiting trade and traffic with
Scotland be referred to the Council of State, to see the same published with beat of drum and sound of trumpet. [I. 88, p. 37.] |
| Aug. 2. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Lord Kerry to have liberty to go to Bath for two months, on
security and recognizances in 2,000l., to be of good behaviour, and
to appear within 20 days after summons by Council. |
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2. The petition of Arnoll Wintell and other mariners formerly
employed in the service referred to the Irish Committee. |
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3. The petition of Ambrose Rock to be returned to him, and he
referred to Parliament as the proper place to make his address. |
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4. The petition of Capt. John Greene, referred to the Admiralty
judges. |
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5. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge that 3,000 arms are to be sent
to him with speed, and that order is given for getting ready 2,000
more. |
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6. The Ordnance Committee to provide 2,000 more arms to be
sent to Newcastle. |
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7. Sir Wm. Masham added to the Ordnance Committee. |
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8. The Committee for Examinations to search after parcels of arms
in the hands of several persons in and about the city, as they may
employ them to the prejudice of the State, and if they find any,
they are to report to Council how to prevent the making of more,
and the using of these. |
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9. The Irish Committee to consider as to procuring pay for another
regiment of foot to be taken on to the establishment; Capt. Blackwell be sent for to attend that Committee at 7 a.m. to-morrow. |
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11. The names offered by Col. Heane to have Militia commissions
for Dorsetshire. |
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12. Also those offered from the Militia Commissioners for Essex. |
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13. Dionysius Wakerin and W. Harlakenden added to the
Militia Commissioners for Essex. |
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15. Report that—as the ship Patience was freighted by Col. Wm.
Willoughby, on 18th December, for two or six months, at 90l. a
month, and employed to transport treasure from Chester to Dublin,
and did not return to the river by 17th July, Jas. Ansdell, master
and part owner, should only receive freight for six months, one half
being 270l. out of moneys on the ordinance for Ireland, the other
half respited till it appears whether Walley paid him anything on a
Council warrant for furnishing him with 100l. if needful. [I. 8,
pp. 42–44.] |
| Aug. 2. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order that as, upon an information of misdemeanor against Philip
Holland, commander, and Jno. Williams, gunner of the Falcon,
they are suspended, Capt. Samuel Howett go on board the Falcon
at Gravesend, and bring her up to Deptford; the commander of
Tilbury Fort to give him all necessary assistance. |
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Order on reference by the Council of State to this Committee and
the Admiralty Judges of the petition of James Corbett,—who pleads
that he discovered the Philip of Topsham trading to and holding
correspondence with the rebels at Scilly, and other places in rebellion; that by his industry, the ship is adjudged lawful prize, and
that he has been at great charge in the prosecution, and begs a
moiety thereof,—that the Admiralty Judges grant him the moiety, or
such part of the said ship and goods, when they are condemned, as
is customary; and if they have no power to give petitioner relief as
to his charges, they are to report what is fit to be done. |
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Order on reference by the Council of State of the petition of Capt.
Wm. Penn, late Vice-admiral and commander-in-chief on the Irish
coast,—stating that he was commanded by the committee at Derby
House to receive on board the Assurance, then under his command,
Lord Inchiquin's son, Lieut.-Col. Beecher, and divers others, and
transport them to Ireland, which he accordingly did, and also received
on board Sir Wm. Fenton, Col. Phaire, and several colonels, captains,
and others; and that by reason of their long stay on board, he is
out of purse nearly 100l. for provisions, &c., for which he has not
received any satisfaction;—that in consideration of the above, as also
of petitioner's good service, and great charges as Vice-admiral and
commander-in-chief on the Irish coast for nine months, as also of
the letter of the Lord Deputy of Ireland, certifying his eminent and
faithful service, he well deserves 200l. recompence, which is to be
speedily paid by the collectors for prize goods, out of the moneys
formerly ordered to be given as rewards in medals, &c. to commanders and mariners who have done good service at sea; Col.
Purefoy to report this to Council. |
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Order that the Ordnance officers attend on Monday to give an
account in what readiness the guns and carriages are for the six
new frigates. [I. 123, pp. 410, 411.] |
| Aug. 2. |
Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Having received informations of the frequent concourse of the enemies' ships in the Channel,
from the Downs to the Land's End, and of the many losses the
English have sustained thereby, we desire you to order some of the
nimblest frigates under your command to ply along the Channel,
and keep a constant correspondence with the governors of the Isle
of Wight, Weymouth, Portland, Dartmouth, Plymouth, and Pendennis, whereby the commanders of those ships that ply that way
may receive better information for their more exact proceedings; the
said commanders, as they pass, to send in to the governors of the
Isle of Wight, as pirates and pickeroons frequently lurk and shelter
about that island. [I. 123, p. 411.] |
| Aug. 3. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter directed to the Lord General to be sent to the Irish
Committee to be opened by them, and they to do therein as they
shall see cause. |
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2. Essex House to be used for quartering such soldiers as Col.
Berkstead shall appoint, and a warrant to be issued, and notice
given to the housekeeper that the house may be fitted up. |
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3. The warrant formerly given for quartering soldiers in Piccadilly
House to be taken off. |
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4. The Committee for Examinations to examine prisoners brought
before them, and to commit or set them at liberty as they shall see
cause, and consider what fees ought to be allowed to the serjeant. |
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5. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Oxford. |
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6. The keeper of the Bull Tavern to be ordered to make up the
passage out of his house into Spring Garden. |
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7. Major General Harrison to have power to shut up all the doors
opening into St. James' Park, of which he cannot have assurance
that they shall not be made use of to the prejudice of the peace,
and to report to Council who they are that he allows to have doors. |
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8. The surveyor of works to observe Major-General Harrison's
directions concerning the making up of doors opening into Spring
Garden and the Park. |
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10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Salop, approving of what has been done by them in settling their militia, and
desire them to proceed according to the direction of the late Act in
raising the money. |
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11. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to continue the stay of the French ship
until further order, and send up the matter of fact concerning her
to Council. |
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12. The business concerning the removal of the late King's children
to be considered next Monday, and Council to be specially summoned to meet. |
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13. Col. Sydenham to send the names of persons fit to be commissioners of the militia for that place; to write him that Council
approves of what he has done in commissionating some gentlemen
there to command; as to the horses in the Dutch ship, he is to
stay them unless he can receive satisfaction that they are not
intended for any place where they may be prejudicial to the commonwealth. |
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14. Sir Wm. Howard to have license for 10 days to attend the
assizes in Essex, as witness in a suit at law. |
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16. Order to be given to the Militia Commissioners for Lancashire
to march one regiment of their militia to Carlisle, for securing the
northern parts from invasion by the Scots, as they shall receive
orders from the Lord General, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, and Col. Fitch;
and also to provide one month's pay for the same, and Council
will provide pay for that regiment, for the residue of the time they
shall be in actual service. A like order to be sent to Yorkshire, for
one regiment of horse and one of foot. |
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17. Capt. Andrew Ellis to secure Hawarden Castle, Flintshire,
and have an allowance of 18 private soldiers, one serjeant, and two
corporals for securing it, to be part of the establishment under command of Col. Carter at Conway, and Col. Carter to discharge the
like number of those under his command, so that the establishment
may not be increased; Capt. Ellis to secure all the arms and ammunition in the said Castle, and return a speedy account. [I. 8, pp. 45–7.] |
Aug. 3/13.
Jersey. |
128. Nicholson, alias Dean Stuart, to Secretary Nicholas. Thanks
for yours from Utrecht of 9/19 July, and especially for your counsel to
me for my stay about the Duke of York, because it has confirmed
me in what I was before resolved on, having been for some weeks
received into His Highness' favour, upon his special command, and
oft receiving favours which I cannot deserve. I showed to him your
enclosed paper, but to very few else. |
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Our news here from Scotland and the foreign parts is so good
that, if I could believe it, I might be much eased of some heavy
thoughts which, I find by your letter, do not trouble me alone. We
hear the King is well received by all orders of his people; that he is
crowned; that he has an army of 15,000 upon the Borders; and that
it is so strong that Cromwell does not dare to advance any further
than Newcastle; nay, that Cromwell, having received either a blow
or a good brush, has retired back to York. |
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Mr. Hollis, who lies upon the French coast near us, offers to
wager the King will be crowned in England before Michaelmas. But
all this notwithstanding, I shall remain much perplexed, not only
until I know these to be certain truths, but until I see arms in
honest men's hands, though all these relations were well confirmed. |
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The Duke has not had any motion made to him concerning his
going into Scotland, for ought I can learn, and if any such motion
should be made, it would be long thought on before it would take.
Lord Byron is come to us, and I conceive we shall shortly go to Paris,
and thence to the Low Countries, where I hope to have the happiness of waiting on you, and discoursing of some things that are not
so safe in letters. [1 page.] |
Aug. 3.
Berwick. |
129. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb, of Newcastle. Thos. Harris,
of the Hope of London, has come into Berwick Road, and would
have come into the port to deliver his lading, but it being provision
for the army, I ordered him to repair to Rear-Admiral Hall, now
about Musselborough, attending the General's commands with the
army; I desire he may be paid his freight. [2/3 page.] |
Aug. 3.
Berwick. |
130. Like note for William Bigsby, master of the Mary Ann of
Aldborough. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 5. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the bailiffs of Yarmouth to take the personal recognizance of Gresham Page, and discharge him. |
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3. The committee that meets with the army officers to consider
the offer made by Capt. Rippon, late governor of Lancaster, for
raising a regiment of horse, and also what other means can be found
for keeping open the passage between the borders of England and
the English army in Scotland, and to report to-morrow. |
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4. Sir Gilbert Pickering added to the above committee. |
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5. The said committee to consider the present condition of Dunster
Castle, and whether they think fit to repair it, or make it untenable. |
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6. Major Blackmore's proposals referred to a committee consisting
of Lord Lisle, Mr. Bond, the Lord President, Sir Gilbert Pickering,
and Sir Wm. Masham. |
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7. The preparation of the instructions for the Generals of the
Fleet riding before Lisbon, to be considered next Wednesday. |
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10. The petition of certain Dutch women, on behalf of their husbands, now prisoners at Yarmouth, to be sent to the bailiffs there,
with directions that if they are satisfied the matter is true, they are
to set them at liberty, and let them return to their own country. |
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11. The petition of William Davison referred to Col. Purefoy,
Col. Jones, and Mr. Scott, appointed a committee thereon. |
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12. To write the Militia Commissioners for Surrey to proceed to
the raising of such forces as are appointed by the Act, and to send
names for officers, such as are faithful, and have already been well
approved of in the service. |
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13. To send Col. Gill the order of Parliament concerning his discharge from the command of the regiment of foot, and tell him that
Col. Allured is appointed colonel of that regiment, which he is to
give up to him, and also all such orders as have been sent to him
from Council. |
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14. Mr. Symball to be admitted as one of the messengers of the
Council under Mr. Frost, provided that in case of the defect of any
of those already allowed, it be not a means of increasing the number
of 12 messengers. |
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15. Mr. Frost to inform himself concerning the assessments laid
upon Peterhouse, while a prison, and report the same for further
consideration. |
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16. Mr. Pont, a Scotchman, to have leave to remain here for one
month, on security for his good behaviour. |
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17. Sir Oliver Fleming, master of the ceremonies, to have liberty
to abide in the commonwealth. |
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18. John Durie to have the like liberty. |
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19. David Fermor to have the like liberty. [I. 8, pp. 48–51.] |
| Aug. 5. |
Order of the Admiralty Committee,—on information of William
Dunkley and Thomas Dower against Capt. Philip Holland, commander of the Falcon frigate, and John Williams, his gunner, as to
handing two barrels of powder out of the said ship,—that the charge
is true except as to the sale of the powder, which could not be
proved; that the gunner be discharged from his place; that the
Navy Commissioners present to the Council of State a fit man to
succeed him, and that the behaviour of the Captain be reported to
the Council of State. [I. 123, p. 412.] |
| Aug. 5. |
Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Irish
Committee has represented to us the great want of a ship of force
for transporting treasure, men, horses, &c., into Ireland, from Chester
and Liverpool, and for plying about the Isle of Man, where pirates
and pickeroons lurk, to the great prejudice of trade and passengers
that go for Ireland. They informed us of a very fit vessel now at
Liverpool, called the Convert, of Liverpool. Confer with her captain as to the terms upon which she may be hired, and whether she
is fit for one of the winter guard. [I. 123, p. 413.] |
Aug. 5/15.
Utrecht. |
Sec. Nicholas to Jos. Jane, at the Hague. Lady Inchiquin came
here last night; those with her report that the plague will devour
what the sword has not in Ireland. The Kirk in Scotland has put
forth a declaration that they will not join with any of the prelatical,
which is the royal party. By the time they have exchanged a few
blows with Cromwell, they will wish they had joined with all the
King's party, and the Irish Catholics also. Fairfax is said to be
under restraint. I do not believe that Cromwell has been beaten
by the Scots into Newcastle, as the Presbyterians here brag. Mr.
Samborne has sent me the King's engagement. He is importunate
for the 50 pistoles; I wish you would pay him. Lord Stafford
is gone for England, God send him well thence. [Ext. Holland
Corresp.] |
| Aug. 6. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Lord President, Mr. Martin, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Sir
James Harrington, Col. Jones, Mr. Holland, Sir William Masham,
Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to draw up instructions for better ordering the staying in town of the Scots now here,
and considering their petitions for stay. |
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2. The petition of John Bright and Edw. Hayward deferred till
Thursday. |
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3. The petition of John Barnard and Edw. Pitt referred to the
Committee which meets with the Army Officers. |
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4. The petition of — Webb referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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5. The Irish Committee to consider as to providing 500,000
weight of biscuit, either at London or other towns lying upon the
eastern coast, according to the desire of the Lord General's letter,
and to take care that the other provisions formerly ordered, as
cheese and horse corn, may be provided and sent away with all
speed. |
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6. To write the Lord General that care is taken for making the
provisions required; that Col. Gill is removed from his command
by order of Parliament, and that Col. Matthew Alured has
been appointed to succeed him, and to desire him to send his commission. |
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7. The latter part of the Lord General's letter, concerning recruits,
referred to the committee which meets with the Army Officers. |
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8. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, desiring him to do his best
endeavours to open the passage between Edinburgh and Berwick,
and if he wants forces, care will be taken for sending him a supply. |
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9. Sir H. Vane to report to Parliament that Council, considering
the letter of the Lord General desiring timely provision of money
for the army in Scotland, thinks present and effectual order should
be taken for that supply, lest the army should be disabled to carry
on the work they are engaged in; and that therefore Parliament
should consider it with all speed. |
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10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Derby that in
raising the horse for their militia, they are to serve the same proportions as to estates lying under sequestration as they do to others
that are not. |
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13. The words "to the use of the Commonwealth" to be left out
in the warrant to the Serjeant of the Admiralty, for seizing some
Portuguese goods on behalf of Mr. Gould. |
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14. The mares of Sir Thomas Sandys, seized in the general
seizure, to be restored to him, he giving security to the Militia Commissioners for Westminster that they shall be forthcoming when
called for, and that meantime they shall not be made use to the
prejudice of the commonwealth. |
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15. The Militia Commissioners for Westminster to restore the
horse taken from Mr. Gape, apothecary, in the general seizure,
Council being satisfied concerning his taking the engagement. |
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16. Mr. Stevens, clerk of the works, to have 6s. 8d. a day, out of
such moneys, and in such manner as the other workmen. |
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17. Mr. Offley to have liberty to go to Hampton in Middlesex, or
elsewhere, within 30 miles of London. |
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18. The Ordnance Committee to make a speedy supply of arms
and ammunition to Poole garrison, and to consider what is further
to be done for strengthening it, the condition of it having been
represented in a letter from the Governor to Mr. Dove. |
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19. The former resolutions for removing the late King's children
from Penshurst to the Isle of Wight to be pursued, and Anth. Mildmay to follow the instructions given him for performing that service. |
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20. Sir Thomas Sandys to have liberty to remain in town until
further order, on security for his good behaviour in the meantime. |
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21. The proposition concerning the supply of a magazine to be
considered to-morrow. |
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22. The desire of Mons. Pierre de Beauvoir, for a convoy for a
ship of wheat laden at Portsmouth, and designed for Guernsey,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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23. The 320l. ordered as a gratuity for extraordinary service last
year to the officers, clerks, messengers, and labourers in the Ordnance
Office, to be made up to 400l. and charged on the first 50,000l. of
the 200,000l. on the Excise. [I. 8, pp. 51–55.] |
| Aug. 6. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order that the articles against Edw. Hayward be heard next
Wednesday; that the witnesses, Mr. Palmer, clerk to the Committee
for Regulation, Phineas Pett, Jno. Harrison, Wm. Thomson, Major
Jno. Browne, Thomas Gardner, and Mr. Scovell, late purser of the
Liberty, attend; and that Mr. Hayward be furnished with a copy
of the said articles, so as to be able to give in his answer. |
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Order that the letters from the Ordnance Officers be reported to
the Council of State, who are requested to recommend them to the
Navy Commissioners, that care may be taken to supply the wants
therein mentioned. [I. 123, pp. 413–416.] |
| Aug. 6. |
Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. We find, that the master
builders of the six new frigates have not only exceeded their contracts in point of time (by which they were all to have been
ready to launch by the end of July) but are much backwarder than
we expected; Mr. Pett's, of Ratcliffe, will be ready the last of
September, Mr. Johnson's the last of this month, and another the
same time; Mr. Pett, of Chatham, having to build two, says he will
be ready to launch one the latter end of September, and the other
the end of October. We desire you to return the names of commanders and officers fit to be placed upon these frigates, and especially carpenters and boatswains, for the better furthering and fitting
of them forth by the time aforesaid. We send the petition and certificates of Wm. Crispin, for a purser's place in one of these frigates.
If you find them true, return him as fit to be employed, but remember we thought Thomas Phillips should be purser of the first of
these frigates. [I. 123, pp. 416, 417.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
131. Robert Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Mr. Pett
senior's frigate will be ready to launch 30 September, Capt. Tayler's
the beginning of September, Mr. Shish's the 15th inst., Mr. Johnson's the latter end of this month, Mr. Pett's of Chatham, one the
latter end of September, and the other of October. The Admiralty
Committee desire that nothing wanting to fit them for launching
may be withheld by you. The Merehonor is ready to sink, which
would be very prejudicial to the river, besides a loss to the State;
but she might be made serviceable, if her bottom was built upon;
you are to certify thereon, as also your progress in the sale of
unserviceable ships. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 7. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write Col. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth, to certify
the quality of the prisoners sent to him from Col. Deane, and of
what nation, that further order may be given. |
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2. Mr. Holland to report to Parliament that Council, considering
the present condition of affairs, find it necessary, for the supply and
repair of the necessary garrisons, and for furnishing the magazines
with provisions, that 100,000l. be provided, and to desire Parliament so to settle the same that a seasonable supply of provisions
may be made thereupon. |
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3. Mr. Frost to pay for 300 of the books entitled the picture of
the English Kings. |
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5. The business of Portugal to be the first business considered
to-morrow afternoon. |
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6. The report of the Guinea Company to be considered next
Friday. [I. 8, pp. 57, 58.] |
| Aug. 7. |
Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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Major Gen. Harrison being informed by Lieut.-Col. Salmon, Deputy
Governor of Hull, that there are 3,000 unfixed muskets in Clifford's
Tower at York, and divers unserviceable pieces of ordnance in the
castle yard, and at the several ports of York, the Council of State to
be moved to refer it to the Ordnance Committee to issue orders and
warrants to bring such muskets and ordnance to Hull, and to empower Col. Salmon to fix the muskets, and lay them up in the
magazine there, and convey the unserviceable pieces of ordnance to
the Tower, to be recast. |
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That Major Thos. Rippon be authorised to raise four troops of
dragoons, of 100 in each, and be commissioned to command them,
and that the officers be named by him, and approved by MajorGeneral Harrison, before presentation to Council. The troop to be
admitted into pay for three months, and the major allowed pay for
a chaplain, marshal, and surgeon. The troops to be employed in
keeping open the passages between Berwick and the head quarters
of the army. Capt. Bernard's troop, which is raised by commission
from the Lord General, to be mustered and admitted into pay for
three months, if Council think fit, and employed upon the same
service. The Ordnance Committee to provide dragoon arms for
such four troops, and the Army Committee to take care that the
said four troops and one troop of horse be duly mustered and paid. |
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That the number of militia to be formed in North Wales be two
troops of horse of 100 each; one troop of dragoons of 100, besides
officers, and four companies of foot, of 150 in each company. [I. 8,
pp. 58–60.] |
| Aug. 8. |
Order in Parliament that 50,000l. be appointed to the use of the
army, out of the first money that shall come in by way of doubling
on delinquents' lands appointed to be sold. |
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That such 50,000l. be charged upon the moneys to be raised by
the sale of delinquents' estates, for ammunition and such other
necessaries in that kind as the Council of State shall think fit.
[I. 88, p. 37. Also Vol. IX., No. 132.] |
| Aug. 8. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Irish Committee to provide 8,000 pairs of shoes, to be sent
forthwith to the army in Scotland. |
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2. The Ordnance Committee to take care that 2,500 backs, breasts,
and potts are forthwith sent to Newcastle, if in store; if not, they
are to provide them. |
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3. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge what has been done for furnishing 2,500 horsemen's arms, and to desire him to raise a regiment of
horse, and two of foot, and to do his best endeavour with them, for
opening the passage between the army and Berwick, and preventing
any irruptions of the Scottish army. |
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4. The desire of Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, concerning the assigning
of the pay due to the force under his command upon the northern
counties, recommended to the Army Committee. |
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5. Sir Hen. Vane to report to Parliament Capt. Wyard's letter,
containing a relation of the fight which he maintained at sea, with
several of the enemies' ships. |
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6. The Admiralty Committee to consider the good service of Capt.
Wyard and his company, and to order such rewards to them as
are allowed by Act of Parliament, and care is to be taken of the
wounded. |
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7. To write Col. Deane, enclosing the letter from the bailiffs of
Yarmouth, concerning Capt. Wyard maintaining a fight at sea with
his own ship, while Butler and Jones lay still within ken, and came
not to his assistance, and to desire him to call those captains to
account, before a council of war. |
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8. The house newly built upon the verge of Tilbury fort to be
pulled down. |
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9. The committee which meets with the army officers to receive
Col. Berkstead's account of the defects of Tilbury Fort, and consider
as to fortifying thereof, and of a fit person as governor. |
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10. The Ordnance Committee to take care that Tilbury Fort is
supplied with the necessary arms and ammunition for its defence. |
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11. The petition of Simon Bayley referred to the Admiralty Judges. |
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12. Col. Reed's paper, representing the condition of Poole Garrison,
referred to the Ordnance Committee. [I. 8, pp. 61–63.] |
| Aug. 8. |
Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Upon considering the letter from the Lord Deputy of Ireland, of
the 21st ult., proposing means for supplying vacancies of inferior
officers in the several regiments there, according to order of Council
of the 1st inst.,—as his Lordship has sent hither Major Shepard,
for finding out and entertaining honest and fit officers for vacant
places—this committee think that the Major should present a list
of such officers as he has instructions for, that if approved, some progress may be made for their transportation, with such numbers of
men as are competent to recruit the several regiments they are to
serve in. |
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And as Major Shepard is specially recommended to raise a company of firelocks of 100 or 120 men, besides officers, at 13d. a day
each, a major's pay for himself, with some increase of pay for his
lieutenant, ensign, and non-commissioned officers, his Lordship being
confident that if such an allowance be given, the Major will raise
and uphold a company of men of such a condition as will be a
nursery of honest and faithful men to be made officers of foot in
future vacancies;—to recommend to Council that orders be given as
is desired for raising and marching the said company of firelocks,
and that all the said charges be defrayed out of the moneys appointed
to be sent to the Lord Deputy for the pay of the forces in Ireland;
the Lord Deputy to allow Major Shephard, and the other officers
and soldiers of the said company of firelocks, such entertainment,
upon their landing, as he shall think fit. [I. 8, pp. 63, 64.] |
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2. The horses stayed in the Isle of Wight, belonging to some
Dutch merchants, to be released, and a letter written to the governor
there to that purpose. |
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3. Lord Vaux, giving security in 2,000l. for his good behaviour,
to have license to leave England, and to take John Handson, and
Wm. Johnson, Englishmen, and Hubert Beller and Jno. Briton,
Frenchmen, with him. |
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4. Mr. Jackson to have power to take up at interest the 550l.
ordered for Colonel Heane. |
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5. Mr. Browne to speak to Mr. Prideaux as to continuing the post
from Preston to Kendall. |
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6. In the militia instructions for Westmoreland, the name of
Robert Bateman to be mended for Roger Bateman, and sent down
thither. |
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7. Col. Crompton's propositions for raising 400 horse in Staffordshire referred to the committee that meets with the Army officers. |
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8. Pass to be given to the wife of Thomas Ratcliffe to go to Jersey,
to procure the release of John Wood, master of the Hopewell, and
now a prisoner in Jersey, in exchange for her husband. |
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9. If John Wood is set at liberty, Thos. Ratcliffe, who was taken
by Capt. King, and is now a prisoner at North Yarmouth, is to be
set at liberty in exchange for Wood. |
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10. To write Col. Deane of the intelligence concerning the appearance of some of the enemies' ships upon the coast of Norfolk, and
desire him either to go himself, or send some ships to those coasts,
which are not to go further northward than the Yarmouth roads,
unless in pursuit of the enemy. |
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11. Major General Harrison to write by express to the governor
of Yarmouth, informing him of the designs on those parts, and to
desire him to have a care thereof. |
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12. The Earl and Countess of Cork, and servants, to have a pass
to the Earl's house in Yorkshire, with a coach and four horses, and
12 horses for their servants and necessaries, the Earl giving recognizances in 10,000l. to be of good behaviour, and to appear before
Council within 20 days after summoned, if in England. [I. 8,
pp. 64–66.] |
| Aug. 9. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order of the Committee,—on reference to them and the Admiralty
Judges by the Council of State of the petition of Capt. John Greene
and Company, of the Fortune, setting forth that upon letters of
marque granted him for recovery of his losses against the French,
he took two prizes, which have been condemned by the Admiralty
Court, and praying that they may be given to him towards the
redressment of his losses and sufferings—that the Admiralty Judges
certify the true state of the case, and how the petitioners may be
relieved according to justice. |
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To report to the Council of State the examinations on the articles
exhibited against Edw. Hayward, viz.:— |
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Mr. Palmer, who stated that upon Edw. Boake presenting a charge
to the Committee of Regulators [of Navy and Customs] against
Thomas Cooke, late boatswain of Chatham yard, for embezzling and
selling cable and cordage to the value of 40l., Cooke, to vindicate
himself, produced a certificate from Mr. Hayward, that he found
no such thing in his account. |
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John Harrison, Wm. Thomson, and Phineas Pett stated that Mr.
Hayward went to hear Mr. Roswell, when he preached against the
engagement, and that when Mr. Aderly preached every Lord's day,
in the sail loft at Chatham, they never saw Hayward there; to
this as to the former, Hayward refers to his answer in writing. |
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Thomas Scovell stated that seven years ago, he saw some piles of
rope hid in the bottom of the ship Charles, now called the Liberty,
under 30,000 billets. Thomas Gardiner said that his grandfather
gave Hayward 20l. to procure him a mastmaker's place by warrant from the Earl of Warwick, then Lord Admiral; Hayward
confessed that he received the money, but said he gave 10l. to the
Earl's secretary, and 30s. among their clerks, and the residue, after
riding charges and other expenses deducted, he tendered back to
Scovell's grandfather, who refused it, and prayed he would accept it
for his pains. [I. 123, pp. 427, 428.] |
| Aug. 9. |
Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Touching
the three small vessels that are to go for the Frith, the two shallops
are to be doubly fitted with oars, and you are to place a man or
more on each to take charge, as also all necessaries; the shallops are
to be manned by the Rear Admiral, Capt. Hall, to whom you are to
give an account, that he may see that nothing is embezzled, but that
they come to him as equipped here. We shall order the ship which
convoys ships laden with provisions for the army in the North, and
the Falcon frigate, to take the said ships with them. [I. 123, p. 425.] |
| Aug. 9. |
133. Note that John Wood of London, merchant, in October,
1649, set out a ship with a cargo of goods, at the expense of
3,299l. 8s. 10d. for making a new discovery on the coast of Africa
for treasure. The ship went as far as the Canary Isles, when she
was met by Capt. Plunkett, and after a long and tedious fight, and
the slaying of many men on both sides, she was fired, the whole
ship and goods lost, and Wood's design frustrated. Nevertheless if
he may receive encouragement by a grant for 21 years of the sole
enjoyment of the said discovery, without interruption of any of
this nation, he will endeavour to bring it to a successful issue.
[½ page. Endorsed: Mr. John Wood's proposition concerning the
Guinea trade; he desires to have from 3 degrees northerly latitude
to 14½.] |
| Aug. 9. |
George Edwards, alias T. Coke to Rich. Smith, alias Col. Thornhill, Rotterdam. All people in London are so awed with the present
power, and possessed with fears and distrusts, that our trade goes
very slowly, and nothing can be done but with extreme hazard. I
cannot yet see any probability of bringing it to a desired effect, so
much as to desire your further present adventure upon that stock.
Most of my partners have left me, and some I believe come to you
again. |
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Notwithstanding the relation in the book, you may be assured the
army has received a sound rap from the Scots, and is in great distress for want of provisions, and you will hear of new actions daily;
I doubt you will think the book worth the postage. Since writing
the above, I have received news of another fight between the Scots
and Cromwell last Sunday, wherein the army has received great
loss. It is printed in their news book, but I cannot relate the
particulars as yet. [Copy, ¾ page. See Vol. IX., No. 102.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the Militia Commissioners of Oxford approving their
commitment of the two ministers, and to desire them to send up
their examinations upon oath; and if they find the matter amounts
to treason, to send them to the High Court; also to name some one
to be major in their militia. |
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2. The petition of Thomas Alderne and Isaac Legay to be complied with, and warrant issued to the Commissioners of Customs
accordingly. |
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3. To write Capt. Gilson to more particularly examine the business
of the Dutch ship stayed by him, and of what place she is, and by
whom the horses are sent, and where the persons dwell that sent
them. |
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4. When any members of Parliament come to Council upon any
business, chairs are to be set for them, and they desired to sit down;
and when they are set, then all the Council to put on their hats. |
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5. The proposition given in by Major Gen. Harrison from the
congregational churches, concerning the raising of some forces for
defence of the public, approved. |
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6. Twelve blank commissions desired by them to be given to
Major Gen. Harrison, to be filled up with names according as
he shall be satisfied concerning the persons nominated to those
commands. |
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7. The putting of this proposition into effectual execution referred
to the committee which meets with the Army Officers and to the
Ordnance Committee, who are to take care that necessary arms may
be supplied. |
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8. Commissions to be issued for Herefordshire, according to the
letter of the Militia Commissioners from Hereford, of the 3rd inst. |
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9. To write Col. Heane thanking him for seeing the Gentleman,
and desiring him to continue it until further order. |
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10. The Committee for Examinations to have power, upon information concerning any persons designing or acting anything prejudicial to the State, to secure them, in such places and for such time
as they shall judge fit. |
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11. John Cooke, of Motcombe, county Dorset, to have liberty to
come to London, and continue there until the 1st of September, he
appearing before Council, and entering into recognizance to be of
good behaviour. |
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12. Mr. Frost to have license to print 500 copies of the treatise
concerning exchange, and to take care they are given to the members
of Parliament, and of the Council. |
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13. The rooms known as the old council Chamber, and the outward rooms belonging thereto, assigned to the Committee of Trade;
the surveyor of works to finish them for that use. |
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15. The petition of Maurice Gardner, and the papers annexed,
referred to Dr. Walker, who is to certify what part of the value of
the ship mentioned therein belongs to the commonwealth, and how
it may be given to the petitioner, and prepare an order by whom it
may be done. |
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16. The desire of Col. Huson's letter for recruits referred to the
Irish Committee. |
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17. Col. Thos. Cook of Chissell, and Christ Muschamp, added to
the [Militia] Commissioners for Essex. |
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18. Memorandum that Wm. Harlackenden of Yeldham was added
before. |
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19. The names desired in the letter from Maidstone of the 7th
inst., to be added to the Commissioners for Kent, and instructions
sent down with the addition of those names. |
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20. The list of names sent from the Militia Commissioners for
Kent to have commissions granted to them for taking command of
the militia forces of that county. |
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21. Mr. Frost to pay 50l. to Major Philip Stevens, as a reward for
his sufferings in Virginia. [I. 8, pp. 66–69.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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Having considered the state of the garrison at Dunster Castle,
and finding the making it tenable will require a great sum, which
this committee conceive the Council cannot spare, they think the
garrison should be drawn to Taunton, and the castle so far slighted
as that it may not be suddenly made tenable by an enemy; Major
General Desborow and the Militia Commissioners for the county
[Somerset] to see this done, and to send an account to Council. |
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That letters be sent from Council to the Militia Commissioners
in Derbyshire, to advance one month's pay to the officers of the two
troops ordered to be raised out of the militia there and to march to
Carlisle, the Commissioners questioning their power in that particular, and they are to give an account to Council of the march of
such forces. [I. 8, p. 70.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Report on Sir Charles Cootes' letter in behalf of Col. Robert
Sanderson,—finding him to be of the Scottish nation, and that his
business cannot well be brought to an issue by the time limited for
him to depart this city,—that the Council of State should grant
him license to stay, until he is ordered by them to depart for
Ireland. |
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To report to Council that an offer has been made to this committee to sell 500l. worth of butter, 300l. worth of salt beef, and
200l. worth of oatmeal, which may be of use to the army, as they
now are quartered. |
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The Council of State, in regard that Rich. Hooke, a poor soldier who had lost both his eyes in the service, by the shot of a
cannon in Ireland, had 40l. 4s. 8d. due for service, sent a letter to
the Army Committee, recommending him for compensation out of
the contributions of North Wales appointed to answer charges of
that kind; but as it appears by certificate of Capt. Deane, that these
monies are only disposable to maimed soldiers and widows of such
as served under Lord Fairfax, without special order of Parliament,
this committee think that order ought to be given by Council to Sir
Adam Loftus to pay Hooke 12l. for the present relief of himself and
his children, out of the remains of the 2,000l. for emergencies due of
the 50,000l. ordinance upon delinquents' estates for Ireland; and that
for his future preservation from perishing, the governor of the Savoy
Hospital should give him such weekly allowance as other maimed
soldiers have. [I. 8, pp. 71, 72.] |
| Aug. 12. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Thomas Cooke to have liberty to come to town for one month,
to bury his brother and prosecute his composition, on recognizances
in 2,000l. to be of good behaviour. |
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2. Mr. Chambers, late alderman of London, summoned to attend
the Ordnance Committee, to give an account of goods belonging to
the State formerly committed to his custody. |
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4. The petition of Mr. Pullin referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the two small
vessels at Liverpool, with one already employed, are taken on for
service, and speedily set out to sea, in the company of one or two of
the State's men-of-war now there, so as to prevent the piracies made
by the Earl of Derby. |
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6. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the treasurers-atwar, to pay Major Thomas Rippon a month's pay for four troops of
dragoons, each troop to consist of 100 men, and also the like to
Capt. Bernard, for his troop of 100 men. |
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7. To write Col. Birch to stay the children of the Earl of Derby,
still in his garrison, until further order, and to say that, as Council
approves the employment of the vessels mentioned in his letter, it
is referred to the Admiralty Committee to see it effected. |
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8. To write the Militia Commissioners for Yorkshire that commissions will be sent, and that they must procure arms according
to the Act; that the horse regiments are to consist of 600 and the
dragoons 1,000, which they are to raise with all possible speed, and
put them upon their march towards Sir Arth. Hesilrigge, the Scotch
having sent a party from their army to invade England; that Col.
Alured has been appointed to command Major Gill's regiment, and
the Lord General is to send him a commission. |
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9. To write Col. Hutchinson of the design of the Scots to send a
party to England, and desire him to quicken the raising of the forces. |
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10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Hants that
Council approves of John Filbrigg as commander of their horse
and dragoons, and will send him a commission; but the arms insisted
upon cannot be given, and he must observe the directions of the
Act; also to let him know that Council expects an account of what
foot they intend to raise, because of the fewness of their horse. |
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11. Lord Beaumont, and the other gentlemen secured by order of
Council in Leicestershire, to be discharged, upon renewing their engagement, by entering into recognizances in double the sum they
formerly stood bound in, to be of good behaviour, and to appear
before Council within five days after notice. |
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12. The Militia Commissioners for all the English counties to
have power to issue out a moiety of the month's pay which they
have power to levy, for discharge of the charge of raising their men
and other incidental charges, the counties beyond Trent having this
already. |
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13. The names brought in by Sir Wm. Armyne, of gentlemen to
be added to the Militia Commissioners for Lincolnshire, approved,
and instructions to be filled up accordingly. |
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14. Lord Grey to report to Parliament Council's opinion that
the fifth article of the Act for the militia should be altered, so as to
have all estates charged with horse and foot in the counties where
they lie, according to the propositions mentioned in the Act. [I. 8,
pp. 72–74.] |
| Aug. 12. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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The Thomas and Patience of Yarmouth, the Wolf of London, and
the Prosperous of Newcastle, being now freighted for carrying biscuit,
cheese, and oats to Berwick, order should be given by the Council to
the customs' officers at the port of London, to suffer the said ships to
pass free of custom, and without any let or detention. |
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Thomas Hardingham, master of the Thomas, Roger Dudgeon,
master of the Patience, both of Yarmouth, Thomas Curle of the
Wolf of London, George Erington of the Prosperous of Newcastle,
and John Winspeare of the Susan of Hull, being freighted with their
ships for carrying provisions to Berwick, Council are requested to
give order to the said masters that, immediately after their ships
are laden, they fall down to their convoy, and sail for their port with
the first convenient wind, so that no unnecessary delay may be made
therein. [I. 8, p. 75.] |
| Aug. 13. |
Order in Parliament that Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and Col. Fenwick
recruit their regiments to their former number, and that Col. Monk's
regiment be taken on to the establishment, and the Army Committee
give warrant to the Army treasurers for their pay. |
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That the troop of horse commanded by Capt. Smith in Bedfordshire be also taken on the establishment, in relation to the garrisons
of Windsor, Wallingford, and Oxford, and that the Army Committee
also give warrant for their pay. |
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That the Council of State prepare letters to be sent to the northern
counties, concerning the raising of a reserve to be upon the Borders
for the safety of the commonwealth, and for any further forces to be
sent into Scotland as they shall find necessary; Mr. Speaker to sign
the letter so prepared. [I. 88, pp. 37, 38.] |
| Aug. 13. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter now read to be sent to the northern counties, fairly
written, and signed by the Speaker. |
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2. Capt. Cannon to bring in writing the report he formerly
made verbally concerning Dover Castle, within five days after
receipt of the order. |
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3. A copy of the instructions given to the Generals at sea, concerning French ships, to be brought to Council to-morrow, to be
reported to the House, and to let the House know that, in pursuance
thereof, several ships have been taken belonging to the French, and
that the judges cannot proceed thereupon, unless the House passes
the Act depending before them, or some other Act for that purpose. |
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4. The letter from the commissioners of Kent, concerning the
keeping of Leeds Castle, referred to the committee which meets with
the Army officers. |
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5. The Ordnance Committee to provide colours and ammunition
for Col. Gibbon's regiment. |
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8. Lieut. Lazenby to have his commission granted. |
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9. To write Lieut.-Col. Salmon that if any letter has been written
to the Militia Commissioners of Hull, it ought to have been directed
to himself, and that he must so look upon it, for there is no militia
now in force which has been constituted by former ordinances of
Parliament, and that he is to take special care of the town, as
Council is informed that there is some new design upon it; to
that end he is to turn out of the town such disaffected persons as
have lately got in, or any of whom he can have no good assurance.
Also to give him notice of a complaint made by the town of the
taking away of some part of the market place, and to desire him to
give an account of what he has done therein. |
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10. The letter from Guernsey referred to the committee that meets
with the Army officers. [I. 8, pp. 76, 77.] |
| Aug. 13. |
Council of State to the Commander of the Ann and Joyce. You
are to convoy four vessels laden with provisions for the army in the
north to such port as Lord Gen. Cromwell shall appoint; also six
in the Thames laden with merchant goods and ammunition, bound
for Yarmouth, Hull, and Boston, taking those for the latter port as
far as you go, and delivering them to a ship of the northern guard.
Also to convoy the Ann of London and three other small vessels
appointed for the service of the army, the Falcon frigate being one
of them, and the Long barge another. [I. 123, pp. 431, 432.] |
| Aug. 13. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order that the Navy Commissioners be desired to attend tomorrow, to confer as to what ships must be set forth for the ensuing
winter guard, and what provisions will be requisite for them, and
that they come prepared to answer the said particulars. |
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Order that Dr. Walker attend and give his opinion concerning the
power to be given to the Generals of the fleet before Lisbon, for condemning such prizes as they shall take. |
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Order on debate that 20 ships be continued out at Portugal until
December, at which time eight are to be called home. |
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That 10 ships, &c. attend the motion of the army, and four the
convoys. |
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That 10 ships be appointed for the Irish coast, and victualled
there. |
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That 15 ships be appointed for these parts, whereof six to ply
from the Land's End to Yarmouth, and for the Downs. [I. 123,
pp. 429, 430. Also Vol. IX., No. 134.] |
| Aug. 13. |
Admiralty Committee to Nich. Prigg. We hear that the Elizabeth
of Dartmouth, lately employed to carry corn for the relief of Ireland, in her return to Dartmouth, stopped at Wales for a loading
of culme, and was taken by a Scilly man-of-war; whereupon the
master, for saving her and procuring their liberty, agreed to give him
40l., upon which she was discharged. Then she, with her company,
endeavoured to go for Dartmouth, but was met by Capt. Bradley,
commander of the Portsmouth frigate, who seized and carried her
into St. Ives, Cornwall, where she remains in your custody. If
this be true, you are forthwith to set her at liberty, and permit her
to go to Dartmouth; but if otherwise, you are to take security of
her owners to be answerable in the Admiralty Court, upon all demands touching the taking of her, and to satisfy all interested parties
therein. Certify the true state of this business to the Admiralty
judges, that upon their certificate to the Council of State, order
may be given, before any further proceedings be had therein.
[I. 123, p. 430.] |
| Aug. 14. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The horses of William Lord Sandys, taken from him by order
of the governor of Portsmouth, to be redelivered to him. |
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3. The petition of Thomas Cooke, late boatswain of Chatham yard,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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4. Order upon the petition of Judith, widow of John Baynham,
that the business is not proper for Council, but in regard of the
loss of her husband in the Parliament Service, they think fit that
she attend Col. Birch, governor of Liverpool, who is desired to confer
with Mr. Williamson, and mediate such a conclusion between them
as is agreeable to good conscience and equity, for preventing further
trouble and charge. |
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6. The Council to be warned to attend on Friday afternoon, about
the instructions. |
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7. The door of Mr. Jolly's house, leading into St. James' Park, to
be continued, but the back door into the street to be shut up. |
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10. John Knapp to be released, upon entering into recognizances
in 200l. and finding four sureties in 100l. each, to be of good
behaviour, and to appear when summoned. |
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11. The propositions of Mr. Rowe, scout master general, from the
Lord General, on behalf of the army, referred to the Irish Committee. |
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12. Thomas Goodwin, Mr. Bifield, Mr. Bond, Mr. Nye, Mr. Sterry,
Mr. Frost, and Mr. Milton appointed to view and inventory all the
records, writings, and papers belonging to the assembly of the Synod,
so that they may not be embezzled, and may be forthcoming for the
use of the commonwealth. |
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14. The letter to Lisbon to be considered to-morrow, and then
dispatched. |
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15. Mr. Holland and Mr. Bond to consider where 1,000l. ordered
to be paid to Mr. Carter on account, towards the repair of the State's
houses, shall be charged. |
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16. Major General Harrison to consider whether the doors of Lady
Nanton and Francis Pierrepont, which open into Spring Gardens,
may be kept open or not. |
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17. Adrian May to have liberty to come to town for three days. |
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18. The statue of the late King, which was defaced by taking off
the head and breaking the sceptre out of his hand, to be now wholly
taken down, and the inscription which was formerly ordered to be
written to be placed in the room of the statue; the Lord Mayor
and aldermen to be requested to put this into execution. [I. 8,
pp. 78–80.] |
| Aug. 14. |
Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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That the contract for 2,000 arms at 17s. a suit, to be paid for at
two and two months after delivery, be completed. |
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That a warrant be issued to the ordnance officers to deliver a
close waggon and harness for four horses to Col. Sexby, for his regiment of foot. |
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That a warrant be issued to John Jackson, to pay Col. Edw.
Sexby, 20l. for buying colours for his regiment. |
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To write the Army Committee to furnish Col. Sexby with a
surgeon's chest for his regiment. |
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Upon considering Lieut.-Col. Barrow's proposals, as to raising,
marching, and transporting 500 recruits to Ireland, for Col. Venables'
regiment, the committee present the following conditions to Council
for their approbation, and orders thereupon to be given to Lieut.Col. Barrow and his officers, and to Mr. Walley. |
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(1.) That he give security that no free quarter shall be taken, or
other misdemeanors committed by any of the recruits, during their
stay here. |
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(2.) That thereupon order shall be given by the Council of State
for beating-drums, raising, marching, and transporting such men,
and pay for the officers of two complete companies shall be allowed,
as also for two extra serjeants to each company. |
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(3.) That when any of the officers bring 50 men to the waterside,
they are to be mustered, and their quarters discharged by Mr. Walley,
after the accustomed rates. |
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(4.) Upon shipping the said recruits, the officers shall have a
month's pay for themselves, and for every man they shall raise,
march, and ship; and if Col. Barrow, before the soldiers are shipped,
shall desire any part of such month's pay for such officers and
recruits, to enable him to carry on the service, Mr. Walley is to furnish
him, but not exceeding one moiety of the month's pay, he giving
security to restore upon shipping such part thereof as shall remain
in his hands, above half the month's pay of such officers and men
so shipped by him. |
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(5.) The shipping and victuals for the transportation of such men
shall be provided by Mr. Walley, at the State's charge. [I. 8,
pp. 83–85.] |
| Aug. 14. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order, after debate in presence of Col. Deane and the Navy Commissioners, that 20 ships be continued before Lisbon to Christmas,
and then eight called in, and the other 12 continued till the following
April, and that the Navy Commissioners draw up an estimate of the
charge of the 3,000 men for the 20 ships, and of the men for the
12 ships, and certify their opinions on the list of the winter guard
presented by Col. Deane. |
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That the Navy Commissioners certify what ships have become
unserviceable and fit to be sold, as also the original certificates of
the surveys of the said ships, and tender the form of an order to be
issued by the Council of State, for sale thereof to the best advantage. |
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Order on information of Peter Rowley, boatswain of the Falcon
frigate, that Sander Lucas, Wm. Smyth, and John Lumley, mariners
of the Vapour of Ipswich, of which Jno. Dod is master, refuse to
obey an order of the Council of State, that the said John Dod stop
their wages, and cause them to attend the Committee next Friday. |
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Order that the Navy Commissioners be written to, to keep the
dock at Woolwich free for docking the great ships when they come
in, there being no other dock fit for it. |
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Order that Capt. Jones tow the vessel bound for the Frith, and
the other vessel, and the Falcon to go with him. |
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Order that the Commissioners desire the ketch which is to go for
Lisbon to repair forthwith to Plymouth, and stay there until further
order, and that they send the name of her commander. [I. 123,
pp. 432–434. Also Vol. IX., Nos. 135, 136.] |
| Aug. 15. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Committee for Examinations to give power to Col. Birch
to execute something which has to be done upon an information
given in to Council. |
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2. The letter to the Militia Commissioners for county Lancaster
approved. |
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3. Sir Rich. Pigott and Mr. Serjeant added to the Militia Commissioners for Buckinghamshire, and instructions to be sent down. |
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5. Capts. Wm. Crowne, Wm. Jinks, and Mr. Whitchcoat, a justice
of peace for county Salop, added to the Militia Commissioners for
the county. |
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7. Major Gen. Harrison to order Col. Tomlinson to march to
Lancashire, with such four troops as the Major General thinks fit,
and also with Capt. Barnard's troop, and continue there until further
order. |
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8. The Militia Commissioners who have not received commissions
for command of their forces from Council shall have power to give
commissions to such persons as they shall think fit, and return their
names to Council for approbation, but they are to act upon them in
the meantime; and they shall have power to commissionate such
foot as are willing to serve as dragoons. |
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9. The battering cannon and demi-cannon with their carriages now
ready, to be sent by sea with all expedition to the army. |
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11. The letter now read to the Navy Committee to be fairly
written and sent. |
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12. The letter desired to the Bucks Militia to be sent to Mr.
Holland, Somerset House, and another to Lord Grey's lodgings, for
Leicestershire. |
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13. The letter to the Generals of the Fleet before Lisbon approved. |
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14. The petition of the Portuguese merchants referred to the
said Generals. |
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15. To write the Lord General what has been done in order to a
reserve, and likewise for making a supply of provisions to his army. |
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16. John and Edmond Chamberlain, of Malgosbury, county
Gloucester, and Wm. Hill, of Foxton, and Robt. Hill, of Newton, co.
Cambridge, to have liberty to come to town, upon the desire of the
Sequestration Commissioners, and remain for one month, appearing
before Council meantime. |
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17. The papers given in concerning the encouragement to English
ships, masters, and mariners, referred to the Council of Trade. [I. 9,
pp. 1–3.] |
| Aug. 15. |
Admiralty Committee to Capt. Butler. Understanding that you
met with a vessel wherein were some Frenchmen who live in
Holland, whose clothes and money you seized, and have now in your
custody, upon examination we hold fit that you restore these, and
such other things as were taken by you or your company, and permit them to pass on their way. [I. 123, p. 435.] |
Aug. 15/25.
Utrecht. |
137. Chr. Ledison [Secretary Nicholas] to Mr. Jane, at Mr. Brown's,
English bookseller, the Hague. Do me the favour to deliver the
enclosed to Sir Wm. Fleming or to Mr. Boswell, to be carried into
Scotland with the first, it being of importance to His Majesty's
service. I should be glad to hear from you the particulars of the
agreement and conclusion of the great business concerning the cessation, the settling of a state of war for the future, and for what time, and
what becomes of the six persons that were sent prisoners to Leveson
Castle; have they been brought to a public hearing, or shall any of
them have a public trial ? if not, I believe they will be more popular
than ever they were, and more malicious and furious against the
Prince, and there is no jesting with such tools. I assure you all
the Papists and Armenians in these and other parts hereabouts (and
especially at Amsterdam), as well as the Brownists and Anabaptists,
are very much exasperated against His Highness, and the latter are
underhand much encouraged by those in England. |
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We have various reports here of the success of a fight between
Cromwell and the Scots; what have you thereof for certain ? The
Duke of York will shortly be at Jersey, and I suppose will carry
Sir Jno. Berkley and Sir Geo. Radcliffe thither. Is Mr. Attorney
still with you, or where is he ? and when does he go for France ? |
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Our Spanish Ambassadors are strangely mute, and I doubt their
business goes ill, that they talk no more of it. It was written to me
from Germany on 11/21 Aug. that the Tuesday before, a party of the
Prince elector's followers surprised the Castle of Alzay, which was
held by a captain belonging to Marshall Turenne, who was to meet
some of his fellow soldiers at Erfurd. |
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It is in expectation how those in Frankenthal will take this act,
but it is said the estates of the empire avow that it is conformable to
the instrument of peace and the edict of the Emperor. Let me know
whether the Queen of Bohemia has had any part of this news. |
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We have heard no news of late from Ireland, but Lady Inchiquin
says the Irish Catholics are still very disobedient to Lord Ormond,
which in time will be their ruin, and they absolutely refuse to
receive into Limerick any garrison by his Lordship's appointment.
[2 pages.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Lady Dorothy Stanhope referred to MajorGeneral Harrison. |
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5. Col. Hill to have leave to pay 20l. to Major-Gen. Monroe. |
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6. Alex. Taylor, attending on Major-Gen. Monroe, prisoner in the
Tower, to have liberty to remain in London, to attend upon his
master. |
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8. Thomas Leigh to have liberty to come to town, and remain
with Lady Elizabeth Pile, on recognizances in 2,000l. and two sureties in 1,000l. each, to be of good behaviour and appear in 24 hours'
warning. |
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9. Thomas Laurey, a Scotchman, minister at Harboro, county
Leicester, to have liberty to stay in England, on entering into his
recognizance in 500l., and two sureties in 250l. each, to appear
before Council at five days' notice, and to be of good behaviour. The
recognizances to be taken in the country. |
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10. A letter to be sent to the Militia Commissioners in all the
counties, to certify who of the Commissioners named in the instruc
tions have acted in pursuance of those instructions, and who have
not. |
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12. The petition of Sir Cheney Culpeper referred to the Committee which meets with the officers of the Army. |
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13. Mr. Martin, Mr. Challoner, Sir H. Vane, Mr. Wallop, Sir Peter
Wentworth, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to consider the papers,
petitions, and propositions concerning the business of Barbadoes, and
advise with the merchants and others come from thence, or any
trading thither. |
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14. To write the Militia Commissioners for Hampshire to raise 60
horse, to be commanded by the Governor of Portsmouth. |
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15. To write the Governor of Salop to turn out of his garrison all
such persons as, either in the pulpit or elsewhere, by seditious words
endeavour to stir up sedition and uproar among the people. |
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16. The letter from the Governor of Bristol referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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17. The Navy Committee's letter, concerning money due to Major
Browne, referred to the Ordnance Committee, to take care that he is
paid. |
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18. The business of Holland to be considered next Friday;
Mr. Strickland to attend. |
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19. Gabriel Becke added to the Militia Commissioners of Oxfordshire. |
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20. The business of Mr. Harley, prisoner at Bristol, to be considered
next Wednesday. |
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22. Commissions for Militia officers in Lancashire to be granted
according to the list brought in. |
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24. To send Lord Grey two of the long and two of the short
letters to the Militia Commissioners, for counties Bedford and
Leicester. |
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27. That part of Col. Birch's letter from Liverpool, relating to
setting out ships for preventing piracy from the Isle of Man, referred
to the Admiralty Committee, with Council's opinion that what is
therein offered should be put in execution. [I. 9, pp. 3–7.] |
| Aug. 16. |
[Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] |
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Upon consideration of the particulars presented by ScoutmasterGeneral Rowe, on behalf of the Army, the Committee think that, for
the present only, the several proportions hereafter mentioned be
reported to Council to be contracted for, and sent in the next ships
to the Army, and that letters should be sent to the Lord General, to
know whether any provision of the like kind shall be made, and
when sent, so that further progress may be made therein, viz.: |
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4,000 pairs of shoes besides the 4,000 already sent, 5,000 cassocks
and as many pairs of breeches, 3,000 pairs of boots, 7,500 shirts, 3,000
pairs of stockings for horse and 5,000 for foot regiments, 200 iron
gridells, 1,500 kettels, 200 beds with blankets and sheets. |
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That the two battering guns already provided be sent with the first
ships. |
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That 40 tons of cheese be bought and sent to the nearest port to
Carlisle. |
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There being several sorts of drugs and compositions provided by
Thomas Laxton, apothecary (which have been viewed and approved
of by Dr. Waidson), for the use of the garrison at Kilkenny, and are
packed in six cases and two runletts, ready to be sent away, the
committee request an order to Wm. Dobbins, commissary, to send
them by land carriage to Jas. Powell at Bristol, to be sent away to
Ireland. |
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That warrants be issued to Mr. Jackson, to pay Anth. Webster
80l., for 400 halberts delivered into the stores. |
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That 100l. be paid to Jno. Jones and Wm. Bowles, on account, for
tents made by them. |
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That Mr. Jackson pay 1,000l. to Rich. Thorowgood for tent cloth,
out of the first 50,000l. on the 200,000l. excise. [I. 9, pp. 7, 8.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order upon conference with Col. Deane, as to rewarding Captain
Wyard and his company,—that Captain Wyard should have a gold
medal of 50l., with his service against five ships engraved on the
one side, and the arms of the commonwealth on the other, and 100l.
towards the repairing of his ship; the master, a medal of 5l., the
mates, medals of 4l. each, the boatswain, gunner, and carpenter of
3l. a piece, the inferior officers, medals of 10s. each, and the common
men of 5s. a piece, with the arms and inscription aforesaid, and that
this be reported to the Council of State, as the opinion of the committee. |
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Order that the letter from the Navy Commissioners of the 14th
inst., representing the names of ships unserviceable, and fit to be
sold, with a certificate of the master shipwrights concerning them,
and form of a warrant for their sale, with an estimate of the charge
of 20 ships, manned with 3,000l. men for three months on the coast
of Portugal, and of the charge of 12 ships manned with 2,000 men
for four months on the said coast, be reported to Council. |
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Order on information of Col. Deane, that there are divers prisoners
at Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Weymouth, who were taken pirates
at sea, and that they lie there to the great charge of the State, that
those prisoners now at Portsmouth, or hereafter sent thither, be sent
to Winchester gaol, those from Plymouth to Somerset gaol, and
those from Weymouth to Salisbury gaol; that 14 days be henceforth
allotted for sending such prisoners to the gaols, after they are
brought from sea, and that the collectors of prize goods pay the
moneys disbursed by the governors of the said towns, or others to
whose custody they shall be sent, for the keeping of such prisoners,
until they shall be sent to the said gaols; and request to the Council
of State to issue warrants occordingly. [I. 123, pp. 436–8.] |
Aug. 16.
Dumfermline. |
138. Substance of the King's declaration. He desires to be humbled
for his father's opposition to the solemn league and covenant, by
which so much blood has been shed in this kingdom. For the
idolatry of his mother, and the toleration of it in the King's house.
He acknowledges his own sins, and the sins of his father's house.
He has not subscribed the Covenant with any sinister intent, and
cross design for attaining his own ends. He will have no enemies but
the enemies of the Covenant. He abhors popery, superstition, idolatry, and prelacy. Requiring such as have opposed the Covenant
upon pretence of kingly interest, not to prefer the interest of man
to the interest of God. |
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He is convinced in conscience of his sinfulness in the treaty of
peace with the Irish rebels. He will employ or give commission to
none but such as take the Covenant, and will recall all other commissions. He will sign the propositions agreed to by both kingdoms,
and will confirm the church government agreed by the Synod at
Westminster. He will govern England by Lords and Commons, and
in matters of religion, prefer the council of ministers before any
other. He will pass an act of oblivion to all, except some that had
a hand in the death of his father. Whatever has been his guilt
before God, and his bad success, yet the state of the question being
now altered, he hopes for success against all enemies whatsoever.
[Copy 1 page.] |
| Aug. 17. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir Hen. Vane and Mr. Challoner to confer with Mr. Boone,
and receive such propositions concerning trade as shall be made to
them by Mr. Violett, and Mr. Johnson. |
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2. 50l. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Theodore Haak, and 50l. to
Samuel Hartlib, for many good services in their correspondence
beyond seas, and to enable them to continue it. |
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4. To write the Revenue Committee to sign a warrant for payment of 2,000l. to Mr. Frost, for the necessary and exigent services
of Council, and to forbear issuing any more warrants, or to pay
monies unless to the poor servants' pensions, until this 2,000l. be
paid, in regard of the necessity of that money at the Council. |
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5. The Queen's guard chamber to be used by the Council of
Trade, until the rooms formerly appointed for them can be got
ready. |
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7. The Committee for Examinations to examine the prisoners in
Peterhouse, and how they may be removed thence, and to what
prisons, that it may be done with all possible speed. |
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8. The business of the winter guard to be considered next Monday. |
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9. Major Downes at Tutbury race to make sale to Major General
Harrison of as many horses as he shall think fit to have, at reasonable rates. [I. 9, pp. 9, 10.] |
| Aug. 17. |
Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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To move the Council of State to write the Army Committee to
order the pay out of the Treasury of certain army officers, whose
duty it is to remain in these parts, that they be not put to expect
their pay out of Scotland. |
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That a comptroller of ordnance, one clerk and one gunner be
admitted into pay, to take care of the artillery train appointed for
the safety of Parliament and parts adjacent, and that the treasurersat-war be ordered to pay them; viz., the comptroller, 5s. per diem;
clerk, 2s. 6d., and gunner, 2s. 6d., and that Major General Harrison
appoint fit persons. [I. 9, pp. 10, 11.] |
| Aug. 19. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Major Rich. Browne added to the Militia Commissioners for
county Norfolk. |
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3. The five petitions for the Scots; viz., Gordon, Andrew Hayes,
Geo. Lindsey, Alex. Grey, and Jno. Anderson, granted, they taking
the engagement, and entering into recognizances before such of the
Militia Commissioners as are justices of the peace to be of good
behaviour, whereupon they are to have liberty to stay in England,
until further order from Parliament or Council. |
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4. The Irish Committee to provide necessaries for a surgeon,
according to a list given to Council. |
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5. To answer the petition of Eusebius Andrews, that Council,
having transmitted his examinations and confessions to the High
Court of Justice, and referred the whole matter to them, according
to law, does not think fit to interfere further. |
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6. The petition of Jacob Willet referred to the Irish Committee. |
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7. Col. Duckenfield to have the desired commission sent to him
at Chester. |
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8. To write Col. Duckenfield that he is to have such commissions
as he desires, and for his exceptions to the allotment of places for
raising the militia forces, Council formerly gave their approbation
thereto, in a letter to the Militia Commissioners for that county,
and therefore cannot recede from it. |
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9. The desires of Lieut.-Col. Joyce, for money and 50 timber
trees for repairing Portland Castle, referred to the committee which
meets with the Army officers. |
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10. The Ordnance Committee to consider the desires of Lieut.Col. Joyce, in behalf of Col. Heane, for completing his regiment
with swords, belts, bandoleers, and snaphance muskets. |
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12. The Admiralty Committee to consider as to disposing of the
prisoners taken at sea and sent to Portsmouth, the governor being at
great weekly charge for keeping them. |
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13. To answer the desire of Lieut.-Col. Joyce for horses taken in
Hampshire for the use of the garrison of Portsmouth, that Council
leaves it to the Militia Commissioners to dispose of them according
to their instructions. [I. 9, pp. 11–13.] |
Aug. 19.
Hague. |
139. Jos. Jane to Sec. Nicholas, Utrecht. I received yours of
13/23 August, by Sir J. Lucas. Our Scotch news is much believed at
Rotterdam, especially since the arrival of the ship to Amsterdam,
which enlarges the news; they say the northern letters were all
intercepted, and the parties to whom they were written committed,
and told for what reason. This I heard by Mr. Ford at Rotterdam
was written from London, and their prints boast not. Col. Blague
is returned, but not the others. Mr. Poingdexter told me what you
wrote, and that Jo. Seymour, that went with him, was not discovered, but went through to Scotland, if he were not after hindered.
Mr. Trelawney was dismissed with Mr. Poingdexter, but went for
London, and said he overheard that the governor of Scarborough
was not ill inclined to the King. Sir R. Brewer wrote Mr. Simpson
of the render of Port Longoser. Mr. Murray and the rest are yet
here. Sir Lewis Dives told us, at his coming hither from Ireland,
that Limerick had received a garrison from Lord Ormond. |
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There is a report the Duke of York is coming here. There is no
certainty of Prince Rupert, but there are letters from France which
say that the English fleet is gone from before Lisbon. Sir G. Radcliffe has not yet received any answer from Paris touching me, but
expects it. Sir John Berkley assures me, if he gets money as he
hopes, I shall not fail of his undertaking, but as yet I have not
received any; I shall continue my importunity for payment of Mr.
Samborne. I shall write to my cousin at Jersey, and am confident
there wants no diligence on his part. |
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I hear the prisoners are to be released, but not to bear office, and
the late accord is a mystery to me. I find their humours are as
malignant, though apparently not so active as before. [2 pages.] |
| Aug. 20. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write Major Robinson that Dunster Castle be continued in
its present condition until further order, and that 20 or 30 choice
men be placed there for its defence. |
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2. The proposition of Col. Willoughby, for defence of Portsmouth, approved, and referred to the committee which meets with
Army officers, to execute. |
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3. To write the Militia Commissioners for Somerset of the receipt of their charge against some persons, and to desire them to
take examinations on oath, and return the depositions within 20
days, and to secure all persons, whether ministers or others, that
endeavour to promote new troubles, and dissettle the people. |
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4. Col. Deane either to send the money for the army in Scotland
by Capt. Lawson, or carry it in his own ship, as he thinks fit. |
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5. The list of ships and commanders for the new winter guard,
with the estimate of the charge thereof when perfected, to be
reported to Parliament by Sir H. Vane. |
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6. The perfecting of the business of the winter guard to be considered to-morrow afternoon. |
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7. Capt. Moyse's propositions referred to the committee which
meets with the Army officers. |
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8. The Admiralty Committee to examine the petition of Mr.
Clements and others. |
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9. The petition of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers in
Guernsey referred to the committee which meets with the Army
officers. |
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10. W. Cole of Downton, Anth. Trotman, and W. Blissett added
to the Militia Commissioners for county Wilts. |
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11. Mr. Mildmay's letter to be sent to the Revenue Committee,
and they desired to examine the inventory of the things delivered
by the Earl of Northumberland to the Countess of Leicester, and
to see that all have been delivered, and that they (the late King's
children) be supplied with things necessary, provided all be included
in the sum of 3,000l. a year. |
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12. The petition of Philip de Grachy transmitted to the Admiralty judges, who are to proceed therein according to law and
justice. |
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13. Sir Henry Mildmay to write his brother Anthony to move
the late King's children privately to such place as they are most
willing to go to, they being appointed by Parliament to be transported out of the limits of the commonwealth. |
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14. Sir Wm. Masham to confer with Mr. Leman as to whether a
greater number of horse may not be raised in county Hertford,
and whether he is satisfied with the officers who have been returned. |
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15. The letter of Jas. Harrison from Guernsey referred to the
committee which meets with the Army officers, who are to consider
with speed what may be done therein; Col. Jones to take special
care of this matter. |
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17. Major Jas. Affleck, a Scotchman, to have liberty to stay in
England until further order, upon taking the engagement, and to be
recommended to Major-Generals Skippon and Harrison for employment. |
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20. The petition of John Langley and others referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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21. To reply to the letter of the Lord Mayor and aldermen, that
the business of reprieves, being a particular business, Council
cannot interpose therein to hand it to the House, but leaves it to
them to present it to Parliament by the City members. [I. 9,
pp. 13–16.] |
| Aug. 20. |
[Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] |
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Report on Sir Charles Coote's letters in behalf of Col. Robert
Sanderson, who merited well in the last fight against the bishop of
Clogher and the rebellious Ulster army, as the colonel's business will
require some time to give him necessary dispatch, that order be
given by the Council of State to the Commissioners of Goldsmiths'
Hall, to grant their warrant to the treasurers there to pay him
100l. towards his support here, out of the revenues of the lands
settled upon trustees for Irish affairs. |
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Order on Colonel Hewson's letter,–desiring that Capt. Henchman,
and such officers as he shall employ, may be enabled to raise, march,
and transport 300 men to Ireland, for recruiting his regiment,—
that the annexed conditions by Capt. Henchman be reported to
Council, and that order be given him and such officers as he shall
appoint as conductors, for beating drums, and raising and transporting the men, and that blank orders be given to Capt. Henchman,
to take down with him and fill up, requiring the persons whose
names are inserted to observe directions from Capt. Henchman,
and that orders be also sent to Mr. Walley for fulfilling the several
particulars mentioned to be performed by him, at the State's charge. |
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Capt. Rich. Weston, one of the captains lately sent to Ireland in
Col. William Ryves' regiment, having acknowledged a recognizance
with sureties for raising, marching, and shipping a foot company of
100, besides officers for Ireland, without taking free quarter, or
committing any disorder in the country, and having landed 102
men at Cork, and neither he nor his company particularly complained
of for misdemeanors:—order should be given by Council to Gualter
Frost, their secretary, for vacating his recognizance. |
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Ralph King having stated that all the great shot for ordnance in
the north of Ireland has been spent at Charlemont Fort, which is
not yet taken, and that Sir Chas. Coote has ordered him to move
that great shot for demi-cannon, and whole and demi-culverins may
be speedily sent to Carrickfergus, lest through the want thereof,
the taking of such fort should be retarded, and as the great shot
ordered to be sent from hence for that service in Ulster cannot be
there in time to supply their wants:—order should be given by
Council to the governors of Chester and Liverpool, to deliver to
Charles Walley what they can spare of great shot, and to Walley to
ship the same for Carrickfergus, in the Hind frigate, now at Chester
to carry money for pay of the forces in Ulster. |
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Report on a letter from the Revenue Commissioners at Cork, to
the Lord General, referred to this Committee by the Council of
State, that the Peter frigate and Peter pink prizes were brought
into Cork by Capt. Wood, and the proceeds, 2,654l. 18s. 9d., received
by the said commissioners at Cork. That the commissioners paid
Capt. Wood 200l., and request the Lord General to order payment
of the rest, deducting 951l. 12s. 11d., the State's share, and leaving
1,703l. 5s. 10d. due;—that the treasurers-at-war should pay this to
the commissioners of prize goods, placing 592l. 3s. 3d. on the account
of the soldiers in Munster, the rest, viz. 1,111l. 2s. 7d., being due
for arms and ammunition. That the same should be paid by Mr.
Jackson out of the 10,000l. for incident charges for Ireland. [I. 9,
pp. 17–22.] |
| Aug. 20. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order [to the Collectors for Prize Goods] to pay Col. Willoughby,
out of the 10ths of prizes, 12l. 10s., disbursed by him in maintaining
prisoners at Portsmouth. |
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Like order to pay Ann Brooks 40s., making 10l. given to her
as a gratuity for the loss of her husband in the Mary Rose. [I. 123,
pp. 440, 441.] |
Aug. 20.
Whitehall. |
140. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The provisions of Capt. Sherwin of the Hind frigate are well nigh spent; as
the ship is appointed one of the winter guard, and is to be immediately employed in the north of Ireland, give order forthwith for
her supply at Chester. There is a very serviceable frigate at
Liverpool, the Convert, lately bought at Wexford, which may be
hired or bought. Order her survey, and if she be fit for use, ascer
tain the lowest price, and at what rates she may be hired, and
certify Mr. Walley at Chester, or whom else you think fit to employ
herein. |
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We understand by yours of the 16th, that the First whelp may be
reduced to a serviceable careening hulk, and Col. Deane informs us
she would be very useful at Harwich; order her reducement accordingly, and let three men, one of them a boatswain, be borne upon
her, to take charge of her, and order her speedy dispatch to Harwich.
[1½ pages. Also I. 123, p. 441.] |
| Aug. 20. |
Admiralty Committee to [the Commissioners of Chatham Chest].
We recommend to you the petition for relief of Margaret, widow of
Arthur Fetherstone, one of the mariners of the George, who was, by
an accident with powder, so much injured in his face, that he lay
blind for several days, and has since died, leaving her with three
children in a poor condition; the committee of the Trinity House
certify the truth of her statement; settle a yearly pension upon her
out of the chest of Chatham, and certify us what pension you conceive fit for her. [I. 123, p. 442.] |
| Aug. 21. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The list of ships and commanders for the next winter guard,
with the estimates of the charge of setting forth the same, and of
20 ships for attending Rupert's fleet, according to the Navy officers'
certificate, to be reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Vane. |
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3. To write Col. Tomlinson to hasten his march towards the
north, and to acquaint Sir Arthur Hesilrigge thereof, and receive
his orders. |
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4. To write the Militia Commissioners for Sussex that, as Council
knows nothing of the abilities of the two gentlemen named by
them to command two troops, they have sent down blank commissions to be filled in by them, to have them in readiness, only upon
occasion of service, and not in constant pay; the pay is left to them. |
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5. The petition of Col. Sexby referred to the Irish Committee. |
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6. The lops and tops of trees ordered for repairing the works at
Portsmouth to be disposed of by Col. Whetham, towards the charge
for the carriage of the trees to Portsmouth. |
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7. Mr. Bond to report the bill for Mariners' Hall to Parliament. |
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8. Sir Hen. Vane to move Parliament that the bill brought in
for mending the highways about the Tower, which are much used in
carrying necessaries to the fleet and other public services, may be
speedily considered. |
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9. Commissions to be granted to persons certified from the Commissioners of county Bucks, as fit for commands in the Militia. |
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14. Du Quin, prisoner at Portsmouth, not to be removed thence
without order of Council, and notice thereof to be given to the
governor. |
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15. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Bucks, that
the commissions desired by them are granted, and that their forces
are not to be kept in constant pay, at the public charge, but only to
be in readiness upon occasion. [I. 9, pp. 23–5.] |
Aug. 21.
Berwick. |
141. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb at Newcastle. Jno. Paine, master
of the Comfort of Yarmouth, having delivered his loading according
to his charter, by which, for freight from London to Berwick, he is to
have 65l.;—as I ordered him to go into the Firth for the service of
the army, for which I allowed him 25l., I desire you to pay him both
sums accordingly. With note that Mr. Ledgard was appointed by
the treasurers instead of Webb to pay this money. [½ page.] |
Aug. 21.
Berwick. |
142. Like note for Jacob Jezzard, master of the Mathew and
Joan of London, for 14l., in addition to 37l. 10s. [½ page.] |
| Aug. 22. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The 200l. ordered for Col. Reed, upon account for the repair
of Poole, to be paid with interest out of the 50,000l. upon the
200,000l. [excise], and the warrant formerly signed to be amended
with the addition of interest. |
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2. Col. Heane's letter, with his receipt for 50 barrels of powder,
referred to the Ordnance Committee, to examine the contract and
report. |
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3. To signify to the Admiralty judges that Council approves
what is offered in the paper signed by them and Dr. Walker, as to
the proceedings against the Scottish ships, and as to the additional
Act to be passed, prohibiting strangers to carry contraband goods,
and the judges and Dr. Walker are to prepare an Act to be presented to Council next Monday. |
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4. Lord Grey, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Challoner, to confer with
Peregrine Pelham, concerning his going to Hull. |
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5. The officers presented to council from the Militia Commissioners for Kent to command the horse approved, and commissions
to be given. |
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6. Also the officers presented from the commissioners of county
Herts. |
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8. The Irish Committee to consider the petition of Col. Robert
Haynes. |
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9. Also to consider of a fit person to be commissary of the victuals
for the marching army. |
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10. To write the commissioners of Kent that Council have referred
the guard of their coast to the Admiralty Committee, and that they
approve of the securing Sandwich by a company of Col. Gibbons',
as likewise of the persons nominated to be officers; but for the pay
of the soldiers, they can give no order, the Act having appointed
what is to be done therein. For the officers, in some places half-pay
is allowed upon musters, and they are to do according to the Act
for encouragement of officers; they are to appoint a commissary
of musters, and pay him out of the emergencies. For the increase
of carriage hire, it is settled by the Act, and cannot be altered. |
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11. Dr. Walker to attend the Admiralty Committee to-morrow. |
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12. Direction to be given to the Commissioners of Customs to
release and deliver to the owners the goods stayed by them as
Scotch goods. |
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13. The report from the Irish Committee, concerning Lord Moore
and others, referred back to them, to state the matter, and report. |
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14. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge that he shall receive four
instructions concerning the sending away those of the Scottish nation,
and one particularly, leaving it to him and the rest of the commissioners to give license to such of that nation as are not within
the instructions, and are employed about the mines and salt pans,
to stay in England, they subscribing the engagement, and giving
recognizance to be of good behaviour. |
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15. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and Col. Fenwick to take
notice of the stragglers from the army. |
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16. To send the instructions concerning the Scots to Sir James
Harrington to-morrow. |
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24. That 300 muskets, 50 being firelocks, be delivered to Capt.
Cannon, to remain in store in Dover castle. |
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26. Capt. Cannet to take the command of the foot company, late
Major Gibbons', of which Mat. Bagg is lieutenant. [I. 9, pp. 25–30.] |
| Aug. 22. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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To report to the Council of State the letter from the Navy
Commissioners, representing the names of ships unserviceable and
fit to be sold, with a certificate of several master shipwrights concerning the same; also the form of a warrant to be issued to the
commissioners for the sale of the said ships, with an estimate of the
charge of 20 ships, manned with 3,000 men, for three months, on
the coast of Portugal; also an estimate of the charge of 12 ships,
manned with 2,000 men, for four months, on the said coast. [I. 9,
p. 29.] |
| Aug. 22. |
[Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] |
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The Council of State having ordered the buying certain provisions
for the army, viz., kettles, rugs, and beds for the maimed soldiers,
hand mills, &c., the payment for which cannot be placed upon the
soldiers' entertainment, that Council be moved to appoint where
the payment of 1,300l. for such provisions shall be placed, most of
them being not to be had without ready money; and also to lay
aside sums fit for defraying the like incident charges in future. |
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Having reviewed their former report in behalf of Sir Robert
Hanna, Bart., they find that last November, Sir Robert discovered
certain sums due to the State, and this committee thereupon made
a report to Council that 297l. 2s. of the said sums should be
ordered to him, in part payment of his arrears, to enable him to
defray the expense of his long attendance here, as agent to Sir
Charles Coote; but notwithstanding this report, such sum was
otherwise disposed of. In regard thereof, and as the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland has desired that the like sum should be granted to
Sir Robert, on account of his sufferings and hard condition,
order should be given by Council to the commissioners of Goldsmiths' Hall to pay Sir Robert, out of the revenues of land settled
upon trustees for Irish affairs, 150l., in part of his arrears, and to
enable him to defray the charge of his attendance, and to return to
Ireland. [I. 9, pp. 29–31.] |
| Aug. 22. |
143. Irish Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The enclosed
charge exhibited to us by Thos. Offley contains an account of fraudulent abuses and misdemeanor, in embezzling goods and ammunition
sent on board the Deliverance, George Phillips, master, for the
service of Ireland. It properly lies before you to examine such
misdemeanors, Phillips being freighted by you for the service.
Report what you find, that further order may be given. [1 p.]
Enclosing, |
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143. i. Charge by Thomas Offley against Geo. Phillips, commander
of the Deliverance, John Mace, mate, and Thos. Whittaker,
gunner, that, being employed by the Irish Committee to transport arms, ammunition, &c. to Ireland, Phillips received
200 bags of biscuit, weight, 20,000 lbs. for Ireland, but he
consumed and wasted 1,000 lbs., and never used his own for
three months. He also kept six canvas tents, and employed
Whittaker, the gunner, to change three or four barrels of
powder for dirt and damaged powder, and detained three
full ones, which are still on board the ship, and sold one
or two barrels before leaving the Thames. Mace also broke
open packages, and took six or eight pairs of shoes, belts and
swivels, hatchets and axes, and certain bundles of clothes. |
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As informant knew of these frauds, they conspired how
to get rid of him, and accomplished it by leaving him
behind at Wexford, where he had to remain six months, at
a charge of 25l., to his complete ruin, as he would otherwise have been at sea and in the service. Begs to have
some allowance out of those goods, and a warrant for
apprehending the offenders, seizing the powder, &c., and
to be assisted therein by Wm. Prouse, messenger of the
Navy Office on Tower Hill; as the offenders are now in
the river, and will speedily be going to sea, the warrants
ought to be granted at once. [3 sheets,] |
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143. ii. Abstract of the above charge. [½ page.] |
| Aug. 23. |
144. Order in Parliament that 10,000l. be forthwith provided
for a magazine of victuals, and laid in store at Berwick, Carlisle,
and such other places northward as the Council of State shall
think fit, to answer all emergencies, over and above the provisions
usually made, and paid for out of the pay of the army. Also that
6,000l., part of such 10,000l., be charged upon the receipt of Haberdashers' Hall, and that the commissioners for compounding be
required to issue their warrants to their treasurers to make payment
thereof; the acquittances of such persons as the Council of State
shall appoint to receive the same to be a sufficient discharge. [Copy.
¾ page.] |
| Aug. 23. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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5. To inform John Housten, in reply to his petition, that as he is
a delinquent, Council cannot give him license to stay in England. |
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7. The names sent in by Major General Harrison, for a troop of
horse and a company of foot for Berkshire, approved, and commissions issued. |
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9. To write the Army Committee to make an assignment of one
month's pay to Col. Tomlinson, in advance. |
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10. To write the governor of Salop to secure — Tong, until he
gives security to leave England within 20 days after being set at
liberty, and to be of good behaviour. |
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11. To write him to secure Mr. Blake and Mr. Fisher, ministers,
and examine them as to their former and late offences, and send up
the examinations to Council. |
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12. To write the Militia Commissioners for Chester city to raise
two companies as part of the regiment of Col. Duckenfield. |
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13. To write Col. Crompton to expedite the raising of two troops
of horse and 100 dragoons, and that the Act has directed what has
to be done with regard to their pay, when they shall be called out
by Council for actual service. |
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14. Commissions to be given to the officers recommended by the
Militia Commissioners for Cheshire, if they are not entered in any
other list. |
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15. The resolutions of Parliament of this day, concerning the
making provision for the army in Scotland, referred to the Irish
Committee, who are to proportion the provisions of the several
kinds which are to be made with the money allowed for that purpose, and report progress. |
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16. To write to several gentlemen to stir up the several Militias
to expedite the raising of their militia, according to the letter
formerly sent them, and return an account of progress. |
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17. The Ordnance Committee to agree with Capt. Roberts as to
the salary for himself and two men, upon his employment to Guernsey, but not to exceed 10s. a day for himself, and 2s. 6d. for each of
his men. |
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18. To write Major Harrison to continue his care for the Island
of Guernsey. |
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19. The Ordnance Committee to consider how the arms appointed
for Capt. Tomlinson's regiment may best be carried to him, and
to assist Major Knight in such way as they think fit. [I. 9,
pp. 32–34.] |
| Aug. 23. |
Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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Two demi-cannons, three whole culverins, two demi-culverins,
five tons of match, 50 barrels of small shot, and one large mortarpiece, with other requisite materials, to be speedily sent to Guernsey. |
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The ladders provided by Col. Willoughby for this service in
Guernsey to be speedily sent thither, and the Ordnance Committee
to pay for them. |
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The Treasurers-at-war to advance two months' pay for the five
companies at Guernsey. |
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The Admiralty Committee to consider of one or two ships of importance, and two or three smaller ones, to ride at Guernsey, until
Council otherwise orders. |
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Report on the petition of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers at Guernsey, that the Committee thinks Major Harrison, who
now commands in Guernsey, should have 250l. for incident charges,
and allow out of that sum, to the non-commissioned officers and
soldiers of the five companies at Guernsey, 1d. a day for three
months, as an addition to their present pay, for their encouragement, in respect of the scarcity of provisions there; the other
demand in the petition, for seven weeks' pay alleged to be due to
the soldiers, to be recommended to the Army Committee. |
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Report on the letter from the Militia Commissioners of Kent, and
the petition of Sir Cheney Culpeper concerning Leeds castle, that
—finding the use which the Commissioners propound to be made of
the castle, for securing the magazine and prisoners belonging to
that county—this committee does not think the charge of keeping
a garrison in that castle ought to be borne out of the public treasuries, and as Sir Cheney is a well-affected gentleman, Council
should write the Militia Commissioners that, if they think fit so to
use Leeds castle, they are to treat with him, and recompense him
for the time the castle shall be so used. [I. 9, pp. 35, 36.] |
| Aug. 23. |
Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Captains Purvis, Cheney,
and Hosier, commanders of the ships ordered to attend the Iceland
fishery, have arrived with the whole fleet at Yarmouth, having
made good voyages, and being full of fish; they ask whether they
shall be continued out the full eight months, and how they shall be
employed until the expiration of their contracts for six months.
Say whether it be needful they should be continued out for eight
months, so that they may have speedy orders for their further
employment, either by sending them over to Ostend, or with respect
to the herring fishery. [I. 123, p. 444.] |
| Aug. 23. |
Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker. We refer to you the enclosed petition and papers of Capt. Wm. Haddock, Joseph Pyke,
and Edw. Peach, complaining of some merchants trading to Tituan,
referred to us by the Council of State, and desire you to summon
the parties before you, and receive such proofs upon oath as may
clear the matter, and certify your opinion next Tuesday. As there
is a ship shortly going to the port of Tituan, we request all expedition, for the matter concerns the honour of the State as well as the
relief of the petitioners. [I. 123, 444.] |
Aug. 23.
Berwick. |
145. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb, of Newcastle, merchant,
Thos. Harris, of the Hope of London, having delivered his loading,
by which he is to have 27l. 10s. for freight from London to Berwick,
as I ordered him to go into the Firth for the service of the army, for
which he was to have 11l. for his voyage and demurrage, I desire
you to pay him. [½ page.] |
| Aug. 24. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Lord Grey added to the Militia Commissioners for counties
Bedford, Northampton, and Notts. |
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2. Mr. Holland added to the Militia Commissioners for county
Leicester. |
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3. To write the Navy Commissioners to send two months' victuals
to the squadron of the fleet in the North, so that they may not be
necessitated to return from that service, whence they cannot be
spared. |
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4. The letters received from Scotland, and such others as may
come in on Monday, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Scott. |
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5. To send Mr. Bond the report concerning the estimate of the
winter guard. |
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6. To write Col. Deane that the treasure for the army has been
promised to be sent, and to be at Yarmouth the middle of next week,
and to desire him to send a guard ship there, to convoy it to the army. |
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7. Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, Sir Jas. Harrington, and
Col Purefoy, to be a committee to consider the present charge of the
army and navy, and the state of the treasure, in order to its discharge, and what money will be necessary, and in what time; also
also to confer with the army and navy committees, and settle a
statement and report; also to consider the propositions now in debate
before Council, and what else they think fit for the supply of those
necessities, and report thereon. |
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8. To write thanking Col. Fenwick for continuing his intelligence
with the army, and sending it to Council, and for his care of his
garrison [Berwick], in getting trusty men for it, in lieu of the five
companies taken away by order of the Lord General, in which
Council can only assist him by furnishing such officers as he shall
send out with trophies for raising those companies. |
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9. To write Capt. Thos. Norris, approving his seizure of Loop's
arms, and to desire him to keep them until further inquiry has been
made. |
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11. Mr. Scott to pay Capt. Johnston 20l. [I. 9, pp. 37, 38.] |
Aug. 24.
London. |
Levant Company to [Sir Thomas Bendish]. We send exceptions
to Mr. Gough's second account, and queries wherein we desire satisfaction. We wonder that Mr. Abney should be so negligent in the
dispatch of his account, and shall not remit the fine imposed on him
by you, without good reason. We are glad that our great leviations
so long continued are drawing to an end; your providence will contribute much thereto; but we may not allow of the resolution there
made for returning our bills of exchange hither unsatisfied, and
marvel that a court of our factory there should take upon them to
vote against our express and reiterated orders herein, as has also
been done at Smyrna, in their remission of 2,800 dollars received
for leviation money of factors, which is ordered to them again; by
these means unfree men, and they who have least interest in our
trade, are eased of their burdens, which we are fain to undergo, of
which injustice we now reprove the factors of Smyrna. Pray command them to see that our bills of exchange, charged thither for
moneys taken up here for urgent occasions, be employed according
to our former directions, although with the continuance of a leviation, whereof we, who bear it, should be loath to be oppressed, if
we knew how, or could discover fairer means to extinguish our
debts. They would be the sooner cleared were there but unity
amongst you, and those occasions of animosity taken away which
we perceive are still fomented, and some of the factors have retired,
and their goods are conveyed away. By these means a way has
been made for Sir Hen. Hyde, who has come thither to promote
designs against you or us; for resisting whom, or any other who may
injure that trade, we leave you to the power you have, and your own
discretion. We desire you to order the treasurer to send us a list of
all the bills of exchange charged hither from Constantinople, both
in the time of Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Gough. With particulars of the
exceptions and queries to Gough's account before mentioned. [Levant
Papers, vol. iv., pp. 141, 142.] |
Aug. 24.
London. |
Levant Company to Samuel Barnardiston. We observe your
pains in the collection of our consulage, and are sorry of the abatement therein, through the disesteem of our shipping among strangers,
and the declining of the Leghorn trade; yet we hope our debts will
be extinguished by degrees, and those great leviations eased. We
expect speedy satisfaction to our bills of exchange, charged on you
from hence, which they at Constantinople dispute. Not having
yet observed any trouble about your fruit lately laden upon the
Employment and Bendish, as we much feared, we will content ourselves with our ordinary duties upon the same, viz., our consulage
there, and impositions here. We have received the entries of the
Mary Rose and Levant merchant, and that we may be the better
satisfied in the due payment of our duties, we desire a particular
account of all the consulage paid upon every ship, both in and out;
so that comparing it with our invoices, we may see who are deficient,
either in short payment or in not paying at all. We have perused
your accounts, and enclose our exceptions thereto, and expect the
several sums mentioned to be brought to our credit. With the exceptions alluded to. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., pp. 143, 144.] |
Aug. 24.
London. |
Levant Company to the Consul and Factory at Smyrna. We
hear from Constantinople that his Lordship and that factory have
resolved to return our bills of exchange unpaid, contrary to our
frequent orders. We do not more wonder at this than at as great
an absurdity of the factory at Smyrna, in voting away a great
part of our duties, viz., 2,800 dollars due for leviation money, upon
the goods belonging to themselves; which presumption we may not
endure, and do hereby enjoin you that the 2,800 dollars, and any
other sum due to us, be reduced to our account; and that in future,
all leviations, &c. be equally made good by factors and masters of
ships as by us, who have as much reason to be free of such burdens
as you, if any other way could be found out for clearing of our
debts. For better affecting thereof, we expect your joint endeavours,
without putting in practice such courses as most of you are guilty
of, in entering great bales of silk of 400 lbs. as coals, thereby
defrauding the company of their consulage and duties, and your
principals also of their dues, when you charge to their account
double the custom, or at least much more than is really paid by you
there, of which extravagances we shall hereafter take a more exact
observance, and severely punish offenders. Meantime let our consulage for the fruit laden upon the Employment be put to our
account, and we will satisfy other duties upon the same. [Levant
Papers, vol. iv., p. 145.] |
Aug. 24.
London. |
Levant Company to Jno. Bromhall. Divers of our company here
have renewed their complaints of that heavy burden of 2 dollars
per mille on currants, which has been so long continued upon that
trade, for an unjust pretence of the Greeks of that island, which we
have always disclaimed, as not relating to us; we are confident
the pretence has been long since extinguished, and therefore, as we
are resolved not to give any further allowance to this unjust tax,
we desire you to send us an exact account of all the said leviation
of 2 dollars per cent., that we may understand how much has been
collected. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 146.] |
Aug. 24.
London. |
Levant Company to Hen. Bowyer. We have received your
letter of the 15th ult., with a copy of John Lancelot's bond for
2,000l. sent you for us from Constantinople. [Levant papers, vol. 4,
p. 146.] |
| Aug. 26. |
146. Certificate by Jno. Rushworth that Wm. Bigsby, master &c.
of the Mary Ann of Aldborough, was to have unladen his goods at
Berwick, but was sent to the army at Musselburgh in Scotland,
where he delivered them, except a few parcels which he was ordered
to keep in his ship, of which an account has been taken, and having
been again taken up by the month for the service of the State, John
Webb, of Newcastle, merchant, is to pay him the money due, according to charter party. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 26. |
147. Power of attorney from Bigsby to Hen. Danke, master of the
Indifferent, to receive the money. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 26. |
148. Geo. Phillips to the Navy Commissioners. Understanding
that the false information given against me by Offley is referred to
you, I hope that you will not suffer me to be so much abused, but
that, if you find the information false, I shall be vindicated. As for
those articles he brings against me, I utterly deny them, and having
spent much time at Whitehall in attending the hearing, and my ship
and men lying at great charge, and now gone down, I entreat you
not to think amiss of my not being before you; on my return, I
will present myself. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 26. |
149. John Mace and Thomas Whittaker to the Navy Commissioners. A false information having been given against us by
Thomas Offley, of embezzling the State's goods, we attended at
Whitehall to disprove it. We never intended nor did any such
unjust acts, but Offley enticed us to have purloined some of the
goods. We are bound now to go on our voyage, but at our return,
we shall be ready to appear before you. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Harley, a prisoner at Bristol, and lately a scholar at Oxford, to be released. |
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3. Sir Robert King and Mr. Herbert to put in writing their propositions, which are to be referred to the Irish Committee. |
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4. Mr. Frost to pay Major Knight 5l. for carrying down the arms
provided for Col. Tomlinson's troops upon their march. |
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5. Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, and Col. Purefoy to be a
committee to examine the state of the treasury at Haberdashers'
Hall. |
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6. The Post Committee to send for—, and examine him, and
either suppress or tolerate him, as they see cause. |
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13. The gentlemen named in the petition from Norfolk added to
the Militia Commissioners. |
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14. Jas. Palmer added to the Militia Commissioners for Suffolk. |
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15. To look to Mr. Sparke's report. |
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16. To write Col. Mackworth to let Mr. Newport stay in Shropshire for three months longer, upon his recognizance in 5,000l. to be
of good behaviour. |
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19. The instructions to the four militias about this town, concerning the licensing of the stay of Scotchmen, renewed, and their power
continued until further order. [I. 9, pp. 38–41.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Report [of the Irish Committee]—on a reference to it to consider of a
fit person as commissary of victuals for the marching army in Scotland
—that a letter be written from Council to the Army Committee,
to enter Nath. Eldred in the establishment, at 15s. a day for himself,
6s. 8d. for his assistant, and 2s. 6d. for each of his two clerks; and
that he, with collateral security, acknowledge a recognizance of
2,000l. before Mr. Frost, to discharge the trust, and render an account
of such provisions as he shall receive, according to the instructions
given by Council to Col. Potter. [I. 9, p. 41.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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To report to Council that 20 barrels of powder should be added
to the 40 formerly allowed for Bristol, as also a proportionable quantity of match and ball for the whole 60 barrels. |
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As the provisions already sent to the army are not so orderly
issued that they may be placed to the account of the several regiments that receive them, so that defalcation may be made thereof out
of the pay of the army, to request Council that Col. Vincent Potter, now going to the Lord General, be empowered to take care
of the orderly receiving and issuing such provisions, in order that
Council may receive a due account. [I. 9, pp. 42–43.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. |
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Order on the petition of Margaret, widow of Arthur Fetherstone—
stating that her husband lost his life from an explosion of gunpowder
on board the George at Portsmouth in December last, and left her
with three small children in a poor condition—that the collectors
for prize goods pay her 10l. |
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Order on the petition of John Langley and others—stating that
by the assistance of the Nonsuch frigate, their ship—, which
they set forth as a private man-of-war, after a long fight with five
French ships of war (amongst which was the Rear-Admiral), took
her, and praying that it may be bestowed upon them for future
encouragement—that this matter be resumed to-morrow morning,
and that John Langley, Samuel Moyer, and James Wych, in the
petition mentioned, have notice to be present. [I. 123, pp. 447–
448.] |
| Aug. 27. |
150. Committee for sale of the late King's goods to the Treasurers for receiving the money therefrom. Upon examination of
the complaint of Rich. Barret, touching an old salt and cover of
gold, valued at 3l. 6s. 8d. per ounce, we are satisfied that there was
within it, of dross viij. drams and 13 dwts., and of silver 16 dwts.,
the abatement for all which comes to 28l. 12s. 8d. We likewise
find that six crystal cups, sold at the same time, computed at 36
dwts., and valued at 3s. per oz., are miscast in the duplicate 10l. 16s.
in the total, which is to be made good by being deducted from the
28l. 12s. 8d.; the net money 17l. 6s. 8d. to be allowed Mr. Barret,
in satisfaction for the dross. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 27. |
151. Certificate by Jno. Rushworth that Hen. Danke, master &c. of
the Indifferent of Aldborough, was to have unladen some cheese, &c.
brought from London, at Berwick, but was directed by Col. Geo.
Fenwick, Governor of Berwick, to carry them to the army at
Musselburgh, and attend the order of the Generals there. That he
set sail on the 3rd of August, and after several days' endurance of
storms, arrived there, and has remained ever since unlading the
cheese, and has delivered the cheeses within eight of his number,
and in good condition. Mr. Webb is therefore to pay him his
money, as also 11l. 15s. for his voyage from Berwick to Musselburgh.
He also delivered 278 tents, and the tent staves, mallets, &c., for
which he is entitled to additional compensation. With receipt by
Hen. Danke for 34l. 10s. [1½ pages.] Enclosing, |
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151. i. Certificate by Col. G. Fenwick that he sent Danke to Musselburgh, and that he is to be paid his freight, primage, and
demurrage. 3 August 1650. [¾ page.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Order in Parliament—upon the report by Major Salwey of an
Act and declaration of the Parliament of England, touching a
pamphlet entitled, "A Declaration by the King to his Subjects of
Scotland, England, and Ireland," printed at Edinburgh 1650—that
the same having been read and passed, be printed and published. |
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That the Council of State consider of an answer to the said
declaration, and present it to the House. |
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Also that they see the before-mentioned Act put in execution, and
recommend the same to the several militias and justices of the
peace in the several counties, to take care it be duly observed.
[I. 88, p. 38.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Sir Adam Loftus referred to the Irish Committee. |
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7. Sir John Pettus, entering into recognizance with two sureties
to appear before Council when called for, and to be of good behaviour, and offering his sureties' names on Monday morning next
to Council, will then receive further order. |
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8. To write General Deane, enclosing a copy of the letter from
Ostend, and desire him to use his endeavours to prevent the evil
that may come thereby; duplicates to be sent to the Downs and to
Yarmouth. |
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9. To write Lieut.-Colonel Worsley, commander of the regiment
of foot raised in Lancashire, to march according to Sir Arthur
Hesilrigge's orders, and to tell him that money has been ordered for
them. |
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10. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge of the above letter, and desire
him to order all the foot he can possibly make, and send them to the
Lord General, by such way as he shall think fit, with all speed;
also that 10,000l. has been ordered him by bills of exchange, for
pay of such forces as are appointed to him, and are not on the
establishment, and that 8,000l. more will be speedily sent; also to
desire him to furnish Alured's men with money and arms. |
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11. Lord Chief Justice St. John, Sir H. Vane, and Mr. Scott to
prepare the heads of an answer to the late declaration of the Scots,
and to think of some fit person to pen the same. |
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12. Hen. Stephens to prove upon oath the allegations in his petition, and bring it to Council. [Struck out.] |
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13. The proposition made by Col. Reynolds, in his letter now
before Parliament, concerning the raising of a troop of horse, to be
moved in Parliament by Col. Purefoy, that some answer may be
given. |
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14. To write the Commissioners of Yorkshire to send some foot
out of their county, besides those under the command of Col.
Alured. |
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15. The Admiralty judges to receive the oaths of Nathan Wright,
Robt. Burdett, and Rich. Hounsell, as to the matters in their petition,
in order to granting them letters of marque. |
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16. To write the High Court of Justice to proceed to the trial of
Sir John Gell, and the rest of those engaged in that conspiracy. |
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17. Lawrence Blomelly to be committed to Newgate, upon suspicion of treason. |
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18. The execution of the above order respited, Blomelly giving
security to be forthcoming when Council shall appoint, and to be
of good behaviour. |
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19. The Treasurers at war to transmit 10,000l. to Newcastle, by
bills of exchange, for Sir Arth. Hesilrigge, and what cannot be had
by bills here, they are to write Mr. Ledgard to draw bills for from
thence, upon the treasurers-at-war, and pay the money to Sir
Arthur. |
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21. Mr. Clerke to have a copy of his charge, and to be desired to
give in his answer to it by Monday next. |
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22. To inform Bernard Sparkes, in answer to his petition, that
the sentence of the Admiralty against the Philip of Topsham was
passed upon good grounds, that Council cannot dispose of the ship
by law, and that by that sentence, she belongs to the takers. |
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23. The Admiralty judges to examine the matters of fact suggested in the petition of Henry Stephens, and certify, in order to
granting him letters of marque and reprisal. [I. 9, pp. 45–8.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. |
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To move the Council of State to write the Militia Commissioners
for Essex to appoint a squadron of horse and 50 foot, under able
commanders, to be drawn to Mersey Island, for its better security,
to continue for one month, and receive orders from Capt. Burrell,
the governor there. |
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That 1,000 matchlock muskets, 500 snaphance muskets, 500
pikes, 1,500 collars of bandoleers, and 2,000 swords be delivered to
Major-General Harrison, for the arming of such of the London
volunteer regiments as want arms and are ready for service, on
security for their restoration, unless lost in actual service. [I. 9,
p. 48.] |
Aug. 28./Sept. 7.
Hague. |
152. Sir Geo. Radcliffe to [Sec. Nicholas]. Thos. Weston, and
D. O'Neale came from the King nine days ago. Our glorious news
of Cromwell's total defeat is nothing to what we hoped; yet he has
had a knock, and may probably be worsted, if the Scots do their
best, that is sit still; but the ministers press their men to fight,
contrary to their commander's opinion; if they fight, they hazard a
beating. |
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The ministers have lately purged their army of 5,000 profane
persons, and Loudoun went about the camp to tell them it was
the cause of God, and not to be maintained by wicked men; such
they account all Cavaliers, Montrosians, and such as engaged with
Hamilton, that is to say, their best soldiers. Whether this be madness or treachery, time may discover. |
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The King must not go to the army, for fear he may gain too much
upon the soldier. He was pressed to a declaration, putting the late
bloodshed and miseries to his mother's popery and his father's
following bad counsel, and opposing the Covenant, but he refused to
the death; whereupon the Kirk instantly declare against him, and
offer to treat with Cromwell. To prevent this, the King sends to the
Kirk again, by Argyle's advice, and satisfies them, modifying only
some words in the declaration, so that he now says in it that his
father's ill counsel, &c., was the occasion, not the cause, of the
troubles. Argyle has given him great professions of fidelity, seems
to be overpowered by the clergy, and says when the King comes to
England, he may be more free, but for the present, it is necessary
to please these madmen. The votes for removing from the King
the company that came with him from hence are fully confirmed
by Parliament. They make no laws which are of force until the
Assembly of the kirk allows them. |
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Lord Finch desires to be remembered to you. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 29. |
Order in Parliament that Col. Reynolds' proposition touching the
raising of a troop of horse be referred to the Council of State, and
if they shall think fit to admit him, the Army Committee be
required to receive him into pay, observing the directions of Council.
[I. 88, p. 39.] |
| Aug. 29. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. The commissions. desired by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to be sent
with all expedition. |
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5. To write the governor of Weymouth, enclosing the petition of
several prisoners in that garrison, and to desire him to certify
their quality and condition, that further order may be given. |
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8. Wednesday next appointed for considering what is to be done
with the letters of such as call themselves public ministers, and
have not delivered any credentials to Parliament. |
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9. The surveyor and clerk of the works to use all expedition
in finishing the rooms appointed for the use of the Council of
Trade. |
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11. The petition and papers of Capt. Mildmay referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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12. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Rathborne referred to the
Irish Committee. |
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13. Col. Reynolds to have power to raise a troop of horse, and
have one month's pay advanced, to be deducted on his growing
entertainment; the Army Committee to take care the advance is
made, and to provide his pay for the future. |
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14. Col. Purefoy, Mr. Challoner, and Col. Jones to be a committee
to consider Sir David Hastevile's business, and see if they can
mediate an agreement between him and his adversary. |
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15. It appears by the petition of Maurice Gardner, that in 1641,
the Green Knight arrived at Plymouth with goods from the West
Indies, and was to have returned with other goods, but in regard of
the extremity that the town then stood in, the ship was pressed
for the service of Parliament, for defence of Plymouth, being
then furnished with 18 pieces of ordnance and 62 men, at the
charge of the petitioner, who was himself the owner of two-thirds
of the said ship, and was to have had a monthly allowance for the
said ship from Parliament, according to an agreement made by
Moses Goodier and others. The Parliament put as her commander
Capt. Tate, who so continued a year, but subsequently made defection, and went over with his ship to the enemy; after which, she
was reseized near Cornwall on behalf of Parliament. Such seizure
ought to have been tried in the Admiralty, as the Committee there
had nothing to do with it; but under colour that a third part of the
ship belonged to Sir Thomas Bassett, a delinquent, the committee
then in Cornwall took upon themselves de facto to take the ship
from the Vice-Admiral of Cornwall, John St. Aubin, and make a
pretended sale thereof to Nicholas Opie of Plymouth. Since then
the Council of State have referred the whole matter to the Admiralty
court, and that court, after a full hearing, awarded that two thirds
of the said ship belonged to the petitioner, and gave judgment for
restitution. It likewise appears, by an order of the Admiralty Court
of 7th June 1646, that bail was put in on behalf of Opie, who was
then sending the ship upon a voyage for his own profit, to bring her
back as soon as the voyage was ended, and submit two thirds thereof,
which the petitioner Gardner claimed as his, to an arrest at Gardner's
suit, and also pay Gardner two thirds of the freight for the ship, in
case it should appear in the court that the interest in the two thirds
belonged to him, which has since been so adjudged. |
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The said court, upon another order from the Council of State, gave
sentence of confiscation against the third part of the said ship that
belonged to Sir Thomas Bassett; since then Gardner has again
petitioned, representing his good affection to Parliament and his
many sufferings,—having been arrested and imprisoned by the Dutch
merchants for breach of charter party, as the ship did not go the
second voyage to the West Indies, being employed by Parliament as
aforesaid, and not having received from Parliament for the ship,
during the time she was so employed, a penny of freight, which
amounts to a great sum,—and praying that towards the same,
Council will allow him the third part of the ship formerly belonging
to Sir Thos. Bassett, and now sentenced to be confiscated, with all
the freight due from Opie for the third part, during the time Opie
employed her. Council thinking this reasonable, order that Opie
not only satisfy Gardner for the said two thirds of the ship and
freight due to Gardner himself, but also for the said third part of the
said ship now sentenced to be confiscated, and for all the freight due
for the same; and if Opie does not obey and make payment, Gardner
is to have free liberty to sue him for the same in the Admiralty, and
the judges are to afford him such relief as the rules of justice will
allow. |
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16. Note that William Hill of Foxton, and Robert Hill of Newton, both county Cambridge, appeared this day before Council,
according to their license to come to town of the 15th instant, as
also John Chamberlain of Malgosbury, county Gloucester. [I. 9,
pp. 49–52.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order in Parliament that 12,000 declarations for a thanksgiving
for Ireland be forthwith printed, and that the Council of State see
that they are dispersed to the ministers in the several counties and
cities. [I. 88, p. 39.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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5. Mr. Strickland's business to be considered next Wednesday. |
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7. That part of Col. Willoughby's petition relating to 10l. a year
desired by him referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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8. Col. Heane's letter concerning some design upon the west
referred to the committee for examinations, to consider what is to
be done for further discovery thereof, and to prepare a letter to Col.
Heane. |
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11. The same deputation which was made to Capt. Cannon, to be
Deputy Governor of Dover Castle, to be made to Quarter-Master
General Hugh Courtney, to be Deputy Governor of Beaumaris castle,
and a letter to be written Major-General Mitton, to put him into that
place. |
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12. To write the High Court of Justice to proceed to the trial of
Sir John Gell. [I. 9, pp. 53–54.] |
| Aug. 30. |
Order in the Ordnance Committee to request the Council of State
that Edward Ansley, storekeeper and master workman in the Armoury
Office, may have the use of the house in the Tower now in the possession of Mr. Pidgeon, late keeper of the wardrobe, and that a
warrant be issued to the Lieutenant of the Tower for putting him in
possession thereof. [I. 9, p. 56.] |
| Aug. 31. |
Report of the Admiralty Committee on the petition of John
Langley, Jas. Wych, and other merchants and owners of the ship
—, Capt. Henley, commander; as also on the petition of Capt.
John Mildmay, commander of the Nonsuch frigate, both of whom
claim interest in the taking of the rear-admiral of the French fleet,
called the Charity of Havre de Grace, off Cape de Hogue, on the
12th inst. We find that Capt. Mildmay, with the Nonsuch, behaved
very gallantly in fight, and that Capt. Henley assisted at a distance;
that the aspersions cast upon Capt. Mildmay, tending to his discredit in that action, are unjust, for he fought with the admiral and
fleet seven hours together, and came up seven times with the admiral,
and upon his coming up the eighth time, the rear-admiral falling
between him and the admiral, called for quarter, and yielded to Capt.
Mildmay, as appears by depositions of the captain and master of
the said ship, the Charity, taken at Portsmouth on the 9th inst.,
before surrogates of the Vice-Admiralty there; also that Capt. Mildmay used his endeavours to pursue the rest of the fleet, who made
all the sail they could, and ran away, but as his rigging, sails, and
masts were much torn and shot in the fight, and the Nonsuch had
a dangerous shot, which she received in her hull (whereby she took
much water), they could not make her fit to sail until it was
7 o'clock, and the fleet had a stiff gale before the wind. [I. 123,
pp. 449, 450.] |
Aug. 31.
The Speaker, Downs. |
153. Col. Rich. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. You desire me
to appoint a convoy for provisions shipped at Plymouth for the
squadron on the coast of Ireland, and also a convoy to go northward with provision for the ships there; if you had given me notice
of it when I was last at London, and when I knew whereabouts
the ships were that lay to the westward, I could have provided a
timely convoy, which now will be difficult, unless yon can hasten
out from Portsmouth the Concord, Fellowship, or Guinea frigate, all
ordered for Ireland. I inclose a warrant for convoy to the first of
them that shall be ready, and a like order for Plymouth for any ship
that may come thither, except the Rainbow, Fairfax, Swiftsure, and
Nonsuch, which take provisions for Ireland. |
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As for a convoy to the North with your provisions from Harwich,
I send an order for the Thomas, which went thither two days
since, to take care of them as far as Yarmouth roads, and then
either Capts. Purvis, Cherney, Hosier, or Wyard, who all ride about
there, will see them over to the fleet. Pray send down to Harwich
the hulk which was to be made out of the Second Whelp; I am
going there suddenly to take in provisions, and want the hulk there
to careen this ship. I have taken a spare anchor out of the Lion
for a sheet anchor. Send down another to the Lion in the Downs,
by Copping's hoy. [1½ pages.] |
| [Aug.] |
154. Account of 52 Irish prizes taken by captains sailing in the
service of the King of England, and carried to Ostend, between
3rd March 1648–9, and 16th August 1650, with particulars of their
lading. [5 pages.] |
| Aug. ? |
155. List of the nobility of Scotland, giving the surnames and
titles; two dukes, four marquises, 57 earls, seven viscounts, and 47
barons. [Endorsed by Sec. Nicholas. 2 pages.] |
| [Aug.] |
156. Articles of misdemeanor presented to the Excise Committee against Nicholas Kennard of Rye, husbandman. That on
27th July, there were silks landed out of a French shallop, at an
unlawful place, 10 miles from any port, without the knowledge
of any of the Customs' officers, and given to—Hannikin, living
near the sea, a mile beyond Leeds. |
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Kennard, by direction of Lewis Gilliard, a French merchant, and
the supposed owner of the goods, received the goods from Hannikin
to carry them to London, and defraud the commonwealth of the
duties, and was to have had 30s. for his trouble, had he not been
stopped by several men, who took the goods from him. Kennard
was the chief agent in combining with the merchants in their
intended fraud, the damage arising wherefrom must be very great.
[¾ page.] Enclosing, |
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156. i. Information of Samuel Love, collector, and Thos. Marshal,
Surveyor for the Customs in the port of Rye, to the Commissioners of Customs on the above case. John Wigan,
Wm. Allesbury, and — Kedwell, a smith of Lydd, private men, were the seizers of the said goods, which were
received from them by Edw. Martin of Lydd. With an
abstract of the above, 8th Aug. 1650. [1½ pages.] |
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156. ii. Deposition of Lewis Gillart, of Rye, merchant, that he
gave Hannikin 5s. for taking care of his friend's goods,
and paid Martin 30l. (sic) for redelivering 12 packets of
goods belonging to his friends, which were in his custody,
and which were carried from Hannikin's house by Nicholas
Kennard, whom he persuaded his friend to make use of.
As he was carrying them to London, they were seized upon
by three persons, and taken to Martin's House. Does not
know to whom Martin was to have delivered the goods in
London, but his friend gave him a letter with them, which
was afterwards returned. Promised to save Martin harmless upon delivery of the goods, and knows that two packets
were silk, as he saw them open, but did not see the rest.
The goods were delivered to his friend by his procuration.
17th August 1650. [1 page.] |
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156. iii. Deposition of Edw. Bourne, of Rye, sadler. Mr. Gillart
desired him to go to Lydd, and bring him John Wigan
and Edw. Martin, so as to enable him to procure the goods
in their hands; does not know what money Martin or
Wigan had, although he heard there was 30l. (sic) given
to three of them. 19th Aug. 1650. [¼ page.] |
