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Feb. 1.
Whitehall. |
1. Petition of Captain William Ellesdon to the King, for reference
to Lord Chancellor Clarendon to examine his services in furthering
His Majesty's concealment and transportation after Worcester fight,
because having petitioned for a pension from the customs of Lyme,
co. Dorset, for his services and hazard, it is said on false information,
which sticks like daggers in his heart, that he did not faithfully
perform the office commanded. With reference thereon to the Lord
Chancellor, and his report, Feb. 17, that the petitioner served with
fidelity in the late wars, and that Col. Fras. Wyndham says that he
honestly endeavoured to procure a vessel for His Majesty's transportation after the battle of Worcester; that the shipmaster with
whom he contracted failed, but he was not in the least degree guilty,
and should have some bounty. |
| Feb. 1. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 41.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Royal assent to Dr. Herbert Croft, elected Bishop of Hereford.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Grant of incorporation to the Tailors and Drapers of York
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Discharge of a bond of 432l. entered into by Nicholas Copley,
messenger, and his sureties, for the payment of 216l. to the Trustees
for the Maintenance of Ministers, whereof one half is paid and the
other remitted. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Royal assent to the election of the Bishop of Chester. Minute.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 18.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Order for a warrant to pay to the East India Company 10,800l.
for saltpetre, &c., furnished to Dan. O'Neale, gunpowder maker, to
be paid either in milreas in Portugal, or assigned on the monthly
payment for gunpowder, or deducted from the Company's next customs. [Ent. Book 5, p. 144]. |
| [Feb. 1.] |
2. Draft of the above. |
| Feb. 1. |
Pass for Cyprian Lopez, with 30 couple of hounds, for the King of
France. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 145.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Warrant for 2,000l. to Sir John Shaw for secret services. Minute.
[Ent. Book 5, p. 145.] |
| Feb. 1. |
3. Information of R. B. [Rich. Blackburn]. Talley, a fellow soldier,
told him that the honest party was very high; went with W. to a
meeting of his old fellow soldiers at G.'s in Long Acre, where they
spoke of brave times and speedy action. Andrews and Jones, two
soldiers in Major Washington's company in the King's regiment,
were there. |
Feb. 1.
Whitehall. |
4. Order for a presentation of Dr. Edward Wynn to the Rectory
of Aberfraw, diocese of Bangor, void by death of Thos. Hughes. |
Feb. 1.
Woolwich. |
5. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Dowson, the King's
joiner for Deptford, requires 40l. to carry on the new Besano yacht:
elm timber is wanted for the King's pleasure boat, and other works.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 1.
The Monk. |
6. Capt. Nic. Tettersell, and four other captains, to the Same.
Sufferings of the fleet from the storm. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 2.
The Monk, Downs. |
7. Theophilus Sacheverell, purser of the Monk, to Sam. Pepys.
Hopes he and Capt. Tettersell will not be blamed for discharging
the men by written tickets, as they have asked twice for printed
tickets, but received no answer. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 3.
Cockermouth. |
8. John Lamplugh and R. Tolson to Williamson. A Quaker's
letter, found on the high road near Cockermouth, contains suspicious
expressions. Have examined the parties; if their explanations be
true, yet their meetings contrary to proclamation, their collection,
&c., may give opportunities to effect dangerous designs. Have
bound them over to appear when required. Ask instructions.
Enclose, |
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8. i. John Dixon to Hugh Tickell. He is to send in his month's
collection both for London and the country. Another is
ordered for the service of God's truth this month, to be
given in at the monthly meeting at Thos. Porter's, Quartell Hill. |
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8. ii. Examination of John Dixon, of Waterend, Lowswater.
Acknowledges his letter to Hugh Tickell; they hold monthly meetings to know what poor of their opinions stand
in need of relief, in prison and elsewhere. The collection
for London named is for relief of friends in Barbadoes
and elsewhere, who go to deliver the truth as moved by
God's spirit; that for the service of God's truth is for the
same purpose. The meetings are of eight or ten persons,
of Cumberland. Knows not the amount of the London
collection, but received for the country 40s., and paid it
to the poor, and to prisoners. Cockermouth, Jan. 27, 1662. |
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8. iii. Examination of Hugh Tickell, a Quaker, to the same effect.
The collections at the monthly meetings amount to about
12s. for London, and 8s. for the country. |
| Feb. 3. |
Warrant to Thos. Simon, engraver of the Mint, to make stamps
for the new coin. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 148.] |
| Feb. 3. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Sir Jo. Robinson
for a lease of 81 years of certain tenements and a wharf lately held
by Sir Ralph Aston, on a rent of 60l. to the gentleman porter of
the Tower, the present tenants suffering the tenements to decay.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 45.] |
| Feb. 3. |
Reference to the, Same of the petition of Willm. Fanshaw
for a lease of the Manor of Leigh Durant, co. Devon, part of the
duchy of Cornwall. [Ent. Book 13, p. 51.] |
Feb. 3.
Woolwich. |
9. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships; great
want of timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 3.
Portsmouth. |
10. John Jennings to the Same. Begs money for Thos. Pitts,
who agreed to supply the stores with new cordage at half-yearly
payments. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 3. |
11. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Same. Want of men to carry on
the repairs of the Bear. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 3.
Chatham. |
12. Edw. Gregory to the Same. Sends the muster book of the
Leopard, &c. Has prohibited the officers of the yard, as commanded,
from taking journeys without leave. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 3. |
13. John Stanyan, secretary of the East India Company, to the
Same. The Company wish the Convertine to be finished according
to contract, and delivered to Capt. John Prowd. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of the Bishop
of Oxford, Sir Tim. Tyrrell, and Anne Powell, executrix of Rich.
Powell, for the two latter to have a new lease for 31 years of the
herbage and pannage in Stowood and Shotover, paying as before
100l. to the King, and 100l. to the Bishop of Oxford. [Ent. Book
13, p. 44.] |
| Feb. 4. |
14. Capt. Willm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Has given Capt.
John Prowd possession of the Convertine, and will finish the supply
of stores and men, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 4. |
15. Philem. Pownell to the Same. Complains of Capt. Tittsell's
conduct in dismissing him from the Sapphire. The Captain's accusations that he ill treats the men are false. Asks employment. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Feb. 4.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation enforcing the prizage of wines, as ordered by the
Lord Chancellor and others, according to the statute 28 Hen. VIII.,
viz., for the ensuing year, Canary, Alicant, Muscadel, Sack, and
Malagas, 29l. the butt, and 1s. 6d. the quart; French wines 8d.,
and Rhenish wines 12d. the quart; with allowance of 1d. a quart for
30 miles' carriage. [Proc. Coll., p. 112.] |
Feb. 4.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to James Norfolk, serjeant of the House of Commons
to deliver to Major Thomas Hunt the bond taken by him for appearance of Colonel Ludlow, of which Hunt is to have the benefit for
reward for his loyal sufferings. [Ent. Book 5, p. 151.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Warrant to Lord Falkland to deliver John Lenthall to Capt.
Stuart Walker. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 147.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant for a grant to Henry Brabant, on surrender of a former
grant, of the office of Customer and Collector of Customs at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. [Ent. Book 5, p. 146.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Order for a warrant to the Justices of the King's Bench to allow a
proportion of the forfeitures upon indictments, not exceeding one
third, to the informers, offences against the statutes being more
frequent than before, because no recompense is allowed to the
prosecutors. [Ent. Book 5, p. 146.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to Stuart Walker to deliver John Lenthall to the Lieutenant of the Tower. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 147.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to receive John Lenthall.
Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 147.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Protection to Mr. Crewer, of West Winch, Norfolk, to come to
town for six weeks, notwithstanding the late proclamation. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 147.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant for a grant, with survivorship, to Jerome Earl of Portland
and his lady, of a pension of 1,000l. a year. [Ent. Book 5, p. 147.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Griffin, treasurer of the chamber, to pay
to John Reeve 22l. 10s. for billiard sticks and ivory balls, &c.,
furnished for His Majesty, May 17, 1641. [Ent. Book 5, p. 148.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Reference to the Bishop of London of the petition of Col. Arthur
Eyre for a lease of lands in Fulham, part of the estate of Edm.
Harvey, convicted of the death of the late King, but excepted out
of the grant of his estate made to the Duke of York. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 44.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Henry Chater
for a grant of the concealed sums of money collected in the county
and city of York in 1643 and never paid in, Lord Ogilvy having
had a grant of the same for 1644. [Ent. Book 13, p. 47.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Commission for Willm. Harwood to be Quartermaster to the
King's regiment of Guards in Dunkirk. Minute. [Ent. Book 2, p. 9.] |
| Feb. ? |
16. Petition of Fras. and John Simpson, jewellers in ordinary to
the King, for present payment of 15,595l. due to them for jewels
bought since the Restoration, to save them from inevitable ruin.
With a schedule of the privy seals for the above debt. |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to Lord Treas. Southampton to make the following
assignments on the portion of the Infanta of Portugal, the King's
consort, which is to be paid to the Earl of Sandwich in Portugal,
viz., to the Earl of Peterborough for Tangiers garrison, 11,373l. 10s.;
to Wm. Ashburnham, cofferer of the household for expenses of the
Queen's servants sent to Lisbon, 2,000l.; to Justus Guillimore,
merchant of Antwerp, 5,615l. 19s.; for the pensions of 11 grooms
of the bedchamber to Christmas last, 8,250l.; to Fras. and John
Simpson, jewellers, 10,665l.; to Rob. Vyner, goldsmith, 22,000l.;
to the Cofferer, for expenses of the household, 2,400l., and to the
East India Company, for saltpetre, 10,800l.; no other assignments
on the said portion are to be made without special warrant. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 150.] |
| Feb. 5. |
The King to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Requests a dispensation for Dr. John Whitemore, vicar of Staverton, co. Gloucester,
to hold also the Rectory of Stockton, co. Salop, being more than 30
miles distant. [Ent. Book 6, p. 18.] |
| Feb. ? |
17. Petition of John Birch, M.A., to the King, for presentation to
the Vicarage of Bowden, co. Chester, in his gift by the vacancy of
the See. Annexing, |
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17. i. Certificate by Humph. Bishop of Salisbury, and three others,
in favour of John Birch. |
| Feb. 5. |
Presentation of John Birch to the said vicarage. Minute. [Ent.
Book 6, p. 18.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Royal assent to Dr. Ferne, elected Bishop of Chester, in the place
of Dr. Walton, deceased. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 5.
Whitehall. |
18. Privy Council licence to Michael Kees, butcher of St. Clement
Danes, to kill and sell meat during Lent. |
Feb. 5.
Tower. |
19. Alvarny Pinckney, gentleman porter of the Tower, to Sec.
Nicholas. The indisposition of Alderman Ireton, prisoner, is such
that he desires a warrant to see his wife and Dr. Cox. |
Feb. 6.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Dr. John Hacket, Bishop of Lichfield,
of the profits of the bishopric during the vacancy of the See, as
granted to others in writs of restitution of temporalities. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 156.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Warrant to pay to Mich. Mullins 2,000l. without account, in consideration of his sufferings and damages by the garrison of Wallingford. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Grant to Edward Gregory of the office of Clerk of the Cheque at
Chatham; fee, 40l. per annum. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Grant to Nicholas Bacon of Gillingham, co. Norfolk, of the dignity
of a Baronet, with the usual discharge. [Docquet, Feb. 6 and 28.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Col. John Robinson, for a commission for 31 years to keep toll books in markets
and fairs for the sale of beasts in Wales. [Ent. Book 13, p. 48.] |
Feb. [6.]
Whitehall. |
20. Petition of Jane Lady Gorges, widow, to the King, for payment from the time of the Restoration, for the remainder of her
life, being 80 years old, of a pension of 500l. a year from the
customs, granted to her and John Levingston, her late husband,
February 16, 1619, and paid till 20 years ago. With reference
thereon, torn, and two drafts of an order for payment according to
the said petition. |
| Feb. 6. |
Reference of the said petition to the Lord Treasurer, and order
thereon, Feb. 20, for payment of the arrears of her annuity since
the Restoration, and for its continuance for life. [Ent. Book 13,
pp. 55 and 55.] |
| Feb. ? |
21. Copy of the order on the above petition. |
| Feb. 6. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of Sir Rich. Mauleverer, Bart., for confirmation of the Manor of Allerton-Mauleverer
and other lands, co. York, settled on him by his late father Sir
Thos. Mauleverer, on his marriage; requested lest some scruple may
arise thereon, from the late Act of Pains and Penalties. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 46.] |
Feb. 6.
Faversham. |
22. Rob. Terry, mayor, and the Jurats of Faversham to Sec. Nicholas.
Prefer a charge against their Vicar, Nathaniel Wilmott, obtruded on
them during the usurpation, for not using the common prayers, thus
denying them their mother's milk, and not keeping the 30th of January. With note by John Trouts, that Wilmott neither baptizes,
marries, nor buries according to the Church of England Service. |
Feb. 6.
Deal. |
23. Capt. Nic. Tettersell to the Navy Comrs. Requests some
printed tickets, being forbidden to discharge men by written ones.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 6. |
24. Certificate by Jonas Shish, and six others, relative to their
finding nails and other ironwork belonging to the King's stores, in
the houses of private persons at Limehouse, Shadwell, Wapping, &c.,
with request for a warrant to seize the same. [Adm. Paper.]
Annexing, |
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24. i. Account of the above goods, attached in the several houses
as named above, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. |
| Feb. 6. |
25. Sir Rich. Everard to Sec. Nicholas. Has often complained
of being unequally yoked with persons not qualified, as justices of
peace. Gave a warrant for apprehending a villain lurking about
court contrary to proclamation, but application was at once made
to Mr. Jegon, a brother magistrate, who discharged him on bail.
Prays that the bench may be either all knaves and fools, or all loyal
and diligent. Without speedy course, proclamations will soon
signify little. |
Feb. 6.
Westminster Office. |
26. Warrant from Sir Rich. Everard to the Keeper of the Gatehouse, to receive into custody John Allured, a dangerous man,
lurking about Westminster and near the palace, contrary to proclamation. |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant from Sec. Nicholas to John Wickham, messenger, to
apprehend John, son of John Allured, one of the murderers of the
late King, suspected of treasonable practices. Minute. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 151.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Mr. Banes 2,300l. for a fortnight's
pay of the forces in Scotland. [Ent. Book 5, p. 151.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to Sir Charles Harbord, surveyor general, to prepare a
map of the Thames, from Whitehall to its mouth, with all strands,
creeks, docks, forts, &c., to be presented to the King, with all convenient speed. [Ent. Book 5, p. 154.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to Sir William Parkhurst, and the other officers of the
Mint, to permit Thos. Simon, one of the chief gravers, and John
and Joseph Roettiers, severally to engrave a trial piece of silver, of
the value of five shillings, according to drafts shown to the King,
and none to disturb them till the work is done and presented
to His Majesty for his judgment. [Ent. Book 5, p. 154.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Grant to Thomas Proby of Elton, co. Huntingdon, of the dignity
of a Baronet; procured by Sir Wm. Neile. Minute. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 155.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of James Strode
for repayment of 1,500l., laid out in the King's service for ammunition sent to Bristol, Oxford, and Bridgewater, for goods lost when he
waited upon His Majesty in Scilly, in Dec. 1649, for corn and cattle
sent to Cornet Castle, Guernsey, &c.; or else for leave to export
goods the customs on which may pay him the value of the said debt.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 49.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Confirmation of the charter of Preston, co. Lancaster, with all
former liberties. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. ? |
27. Petition of Dorothy, wife of Edw. Moore and daughter and
coheir of Sir Willm. Fenwick, to the King, for a grant of the estate
of John Moore, her husband's father, which is encumbered beyond
its worth; has lost her own estate of 500l. a year, because that of
her father, worth 1,500l., was sequestered and sold. |
| Feb. 7. |
Grant to Edward Earl of Meath and Thos. Gascoigne, on
nomination of Dorothy, wife of Edw. Moore and daughter of the
late Sir William Fenwick, of the manors of Moore Kirkdale and
Great Charleton, co. Lancaster, and other lands forfeited by John
Moore. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Grant to Sir Kenelm Digby of the benefit of several bonds and
articles entered into by John Langley and two others, to the late
usurpers, concerning the redemption of captives in Tunis and Algiers.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Presentation of Dr. Pory to the Rectory of Hollingbourn, co. Kent.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant dormant to pay to the Officers and Receivers of Dover
Castle, and other forts in the wardenry of the Cinque Ports, all the
sums of money that shall become due to them at the accustomed
rates, as well as the arrears. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant to pay to Lord Fanshaw 1,100l., without account, for
bonds amounting to 1,037l. 10s., into which he entered for the late
King. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 7. |
Warrant appointing John Danson apothecary, to serve the
garrisons and armies with all necessary drugs and medicines.
[Docquet.] |
Feb. 7.
Plymouth. |
28. Capt. Hugh Hyde to the Navy Comrs. Requests an order
for payment of sundry small stores, taken up on the King's account.
Encloses, |
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28. i.—iv. Four notes of goods provided for the Adventure,
Jan. 28 and 29, Feb 1 and 6. |
Feb. 8.
Shadwell. |
29. Capt. Arnold Browne to the Same. Is to pay 11l. for Capt.
John Graves' small barge; repairs needed therein. The Dunkirk is
ready for its provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 8. |
30. Capt. John Prowd to the Same. Recommends Wm. Polen
as mate for the Chesnut; he has served on board an East India
merchant. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 8.
Woolwich. |
31. Account by Christopher Pett of timber required for the frame
and building of a second-rate ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Order for a warrant to advance to Sir George Carteret, 23,268l.
for transporting 1,200 horse and 1,100 foot to Portugal, being a
seven weeks' voyage. [Ent. Book 5, p. 152.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Like order for advance to the Same of 3,080l. for victualling 1,100
men for three months. [Ent. Book 5, p. 152.] |
| [Feb. 8.] |
Caveat for Mr. Birch, in the Vicarage of Bowden, co. Chester.
Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 152.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Licence for Christopher Porter to see Mr. Haynes in the Tower.
Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 152.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Licence for Simon Middleton and Mr. Bromhead to see Mr. Haynes
examined in the Tower; with John Josceline counsellor of Gray's
Inn, added on February 14. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 152.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Licence for Mrs. Ireton, Dr. Cox, and a nurse, to have access to
Alderman Ireton in the Tower, in presence of the keepers, during his
indisposition. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 152.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Grant to Edward More, of More Hall, co. Lancaster, of the dignity
of a Baronet; [procure d by] Col. Grace. Minute. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 155.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret 450l., to be
by him paid to Sir Robt. Howard, serjeant painter, for gilding and
painting the King's yacht. [Ent. Book 5, p. 155.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Grant to Madam Carew, miniature painter employed to copy the
King's pictures, of a pension of 100l. a year. Minute. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 156.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Order for a grant to Jerome Earl of Portland and Dame Frances,
his wife, of a pension of 1,000l. per annum, payable from the county
of York, in part of a recompense for his surrender of the Presidentship of Munster. [Ent. Book 5, p. 197.] |
Feb. 8.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Archbishop of York. Recommends John Watkinson, whose father was a great sufferer during the late distractions,
for the lease of Easington Rectory, co. York, expired since his father's
death. [Ent. Books 3, p. 24; and 4, p. 93.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Grant to Sir John Denham of the dead wall from the office of the
works to the late Lord Wilmot's house, with a square of 14 feet for
stairs, reserving a passage for coaches and carts. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 8. |
32. Petition of Ignatius Fuller, M.A., to the King, for the Rectory
of Sherington, co. Bucks, diocese of Lincoln, void by death of Thos.
Gilder. With note by Gilbert, Bishop of London, in favour of the
petitioner. |
| Feb. 8. |
33. Thomas Butler to Williamson. Wants the King to be made
acquainted with his case, as the son of a poor honest subject wanting
preferment. Hopes to succeed in this last proposal. Annexing, |
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33. i. Form of a letter from the King to the Warden and
Fellows of St. Mary's College, Winchester. Recommends
Thomas Butler for the next vacant place of Fellow, his
father, Joseph Butler, being the last magistrate who achnowledged the late King, by delivering him the keys and
mace of Winchester, as mayor, when he passed through
in 1648. |
Feb. 8.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of John Beaumont and Bevill Skelton for their appointment as officers to measure
all casks in the kingdom, except in London and its liberties, no beer
or ale to be put to seal before the said casks be so measured. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 53.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Warrant for corroboration of presentation of Ralph Ironside to the
Vicarage of Netherbury and Chapel of Beaminster, co. Dorset; with
revocation of any former warrant in favour of Jos. Crabb. [Ent.
Book 6, p. 19.] |
Feb. 10.
The Monk. |
34. Theo. Sacheverell to the Navy Comrs. Wants provisions; is
daily expecting orders for sailing. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 10.
Chatham. |
35. Phin. Pett to the Same. Repairs of the Dunkirk. Asks a
warrant for entry of 12 workpeople, &c., for her. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 10.
Portsmouth. |
36. John Tippetts and three others to the Same. Repairs and provisions for the Matthias. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 10.
Lincoln's Inn Fields. |
37. John Hebdon to the Same. Sends bills relative to the hemp.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
37. i.—iv. Four bills for payment for hemp, accepted by Sir
George Carteret, treasurer of the navy.
Archangel, September, 24, 25, and 26, 1661. |
37. v. John Hebdon's account for hemp, &c.
London, January 17, 1662. |
| [Feb. 10.] |
38. Petition of Humphrey Pendrell to the King, for money for
the funeral of his brother Richard, who came with him to London,
but fell sick and died at Hen. Arundel's house, Lincoln's Inn Fields. |
| Feb. 10. |
39. Account from Hen. Powell, then mayor of Durham, of arms
carried from Durham to Tynemouth Castle; and attestation of John
Bishop of Durham, that the arms belong to the county, but were
sent there when Lambert last marched northwards, and that Sir
Wm. Compton, master of the stores, finds them among the remains
in Tynemouth Castle, and will order them to be delivered on a
warrant to the deputy lieutenants, which the Bishop, as lord
lieutenant, requests. |
| Feb. 10. |
Presentation of Philip Lewis to the Rectory of Presteigne, diocese
of Hereford. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Presentation of Henry Marshall to the Vicarage of Crosthwaite,
diocese of Carlisle. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 10.
Whitehall. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Ch. Brills, high sheriff of Cornwall. The King,
hearing that a mineral water in Luxulian parish, in the lands of
Lord Robartes, is prejudiced by certain diggings near, wishes all
such diggings and minings to be foreborne, and requests him to assist
the tenants in keeping off riots or unlawful diggings, till his further
pleasure be known. [Ent. Book 1, p. 40.] |
| Feb. 11. |
40. Lord Treasurer Southampton to the King. Is sorry that
Shotover and Stowood are so reduced in wood. Has reserved, with
consent of the commoners, 562 acres in one, and 421 in the other,
for His Majesty, and leased them to Sir Timothy Tyrrell, who agrees
to pay to the Bishop of Oxford 100l., reserved on a lease of the wood
to Mrs. Powell, and granted to the Bishop and his successors during
the lease, and will afterwards pay it into the Exchequer. |
Feb. 11.
Whitehall. |
41. Petition of Robt. Streater, His Majesty's painter, to the King,
for permission to erect a house and workshops on an empty plot of
ground, 50 feet by 200 feet, in Long Acre, which he purchased with
that intent, but cannot erect them without licence, on account of
the proclamation; his building will be an ornament, and no inconvenience to the neighbourhood. With reference thereon to Sir John
Denham, surveyor of works, and his report in favour of the building,
if erected of brick, and according to the rules of the proclamation. |
| Feb. 11. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 57.] |
Feb. 11.
Woolwich. |
42. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships
[Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 11.
Deptford. |
43. Jonas Shish and Rich. Smith to the Same. Certify the ironwork found in the smiths' shops at Deptford, which they believe to
belong to the King's stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 12. |
44. Capt. Willm. Badiley to the Same. The Little Mary is ready
to take in provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Presentation of Ignatius Fuller to the Rectory of Sherington,
co. Bucks. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 19.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Pass for Mons. A. Morver, gentleman to the Elector of Brandenburg, to transport 24 dogs sent to his master. Minute. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 156.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Warrant to Sir Thomas Strickland to preserve the game about
Sizergh, co. Westmoreland. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 157.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Warrant for 200l. to Alderman Martin Wright, of Oxford, out of
the leases renewed to the old tenants in the Manor of Shipton, co.
Berks. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 158.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Licence by Sec. Nicholas for John Peopolt, of Hanington, co.
Wilts, butcher, to buy and sell privately mutton, veal, lamb, and
kid in Lent, to persons lawfully licensed, but without making any
open show. [Ent. Book 5, p. 160.] |
| Feb. 12. |
45. List of the Lent Preachers appointed to preach at Court each
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, from Ash Wednesday, February 12,
to Easter Sunday, March 30. Printed. |
| Feb. 13. |
46. Faculty by John Birkenhead, master of faculties, for Robert
Lowther, B.L., now rector of Bentham, Yorkshire, to have a dispensation to hold also the Rectory of Bewcastle, Cumberland. |
| Feb. 13. |
47. Elisha Burges, purser of the Dunkirk, to the Navy Comrs.
Begs that Rich. Musdale, who is ignorant of navy victualling, may
not be obtruded upon him as steward, his own steward being a
trustworthy man, and on good security for his fidelity. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Feb. 13.
Whitehall. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to the Earl of Bath. The King wishes him and
his deputy and the officer at Plymouth to give a friendly reception
to certain Spanish ships driven by tempest on their coasts, and much
shattered, and to furnish them with such necessaries as they may
have occasion for, at easy and usual rates. [Ent. Book 1, p. 40.] |
Feb. 13.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to prolong a lease to the Earl of Suffolk of Suffolk
stables and grounds from 8 years to 60 years, as promised soon after
the Restoration, with power to build thereon after designs approved
by the surveyor of works. [Ent. Book 5, p. 157.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Order for a warrant to advance to Hugh May, paymaster of the
works, 1,000l. for pulling down the old house at Greenwich. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 157.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Pass for Sir Edward Warren to go to Holland, &c., and return.
Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 158.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Grant to Joseph Crowther, D.D., of a prebend in Worcester, void
by the promotion of Dr. Croft to the Bishopric of Hereford.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Grant to Dr. Heaver of a prebend in Windsor. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 14. |
Order for a warrant to pay to a person appointed by the King
10,000l., for secret service, without account. [Ent. Book 5, p. 161.] |
| Feb. 14. |
48. Petition of Eliz., Lady Ashton, and Anne Evelyn, sisters of
James Harrington, who has been eleven weeks prisoner in the Tower,
for permission to themselves and his tenants to have access to him,
as the tenants refuse to pay their rent, unless they see him sign
acquittances; the fortunes of the petitioners, since the death of
their mother, Lady Harrington, depending chiefly on him, they are
in danger of ruin. |
| Feb. 14. |
Licence for Mrs. Evelyn, Lady Ashton, and a physician, to see
Mr. Harrington in the Tower, and for his tenants to see him sign
acquittances. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 161.] |
| Feb. 14. |
Restitution to the Bishop of Chester of the temporalities of the
See, from the death of the late bishop. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 20.] |
| Feb. 14. |
Like restitution for the Bishop of Hereford. Minute. [Ent.
Book 6, p. 20.] |
| Feb. 14. |
The King to the Dean of Westminster. Recommends a son
of Capt. Sam. Underhill, who showed eminent loyalty during the
late troubles, to be chosen scholar of the college at the next election.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 20.] |
Feb. 14.
Whitehall. |
49. Petition of David Urrey to the King, for confirmation of free
warren in the Manor of Weston Braybeife, co. Hants, as granted by
Edw. III. to Hugh De Camoys, from whom the manor has lawfully
descended to the petitioner. With reference thereon to Attorney
General Palmer, and his report, February 21, 1662, in favour of the
petition. |
| Feb. 14. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of Samuel
Vassal and Jeane Clerke, for a new patent to hold several messuages
in Great Crakehall, co. York, that which they hold being imperfect.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 51.] |
| Feb. ? |
50. Petition of George Ravenscroft, keeper of the Council
Chamber, to the King, for reversion of the said office to his son
Thomas, who now acts as deputy therein during his illness; has
held the office under the two last Kings, and he and his sons
suffered much for loyalty. |
Feb. 14.
Whitehall. |
The King to Lord Robartes, keeper of the privy seal. Requires
him no longer to stay the grant in reversion of the office of
Keeper of the Council Chamber, made to Thos. Ravenscroft, in consideration of the services of his father George Ravenscroft, keeper
to the late King and himself. [Ent. Book 5, p. 163.] |
| Feb. 14. |
51. List of 26 "names of the basest villanes in Amsterdam, that
correspondes and maintains the King's morderars ther, and correspondes with all the disaffecked party heir in England," 12 of
whom marked with a cross are the most dangerous of all, and
notice should be taken of them, for they speak very large against
the King's Council and Church government. |
Feb. 15.
Woolwich. |
52. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs needed for
the Hampshire. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 15. |
The King to [the Dean and Chapter of Bristol]. Requests them
to renew to Wm. Walcond, his servant, the lease of the Parsonage of
Isle-Abbotts, co. Somerset,—held by his family for 100 years, and
given to him by his father towards his portion,—on a reasonable
composition, on account of his right as an ancient tenant, and his
eminent deservings and sufferings in the cause of the late King.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 19.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Presentation of Thomas Micklethwait to the Vicarage of Bowden,
co. Chester. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 21.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to pay to John Kiplin, yeoman of the privy buckhounds
in place of Jas. Kilpin, the fee of 3s. 4d. daily, and 20s. yearly for
a livery. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Like warrant for Robert Lane, another yeoman. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Henry Taylor, groom of the buckhounds,
13½d. daily. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Presentation of Dr. Edward Martin to the Deanery of Ely, void
by the promotion of Dr. Ferne to the Bishopric of Chester.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to pay to John Banes 2,300l. on account, towards a
fortnight's pay for the forces in Scotland. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Grant to Thos. Proby of the dignity of a Baronet, in usual form.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Grant to Thos. Walcott of the office of King's Attorney, cos.
Denbigh and Montgomery. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Grant to Henry Brabant of the office of Collector of the Customs
in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. [Docquet, Feb. 15 and Feb. 18.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Hugh May, paymaster of the works, 1,000l.
on account, for pulling down the old house at Greenwich. [Docquet.
Feb. 15 and 18.] |
Feb. 15.
Devizes. |
53. Phillip Strong and Samuel Phelps, constables of Devizes, to Sir
George Hungerford, M.P. Several persons in the borough will not pay
their rates; request two or three soldiers, not of the town, to assist
in an execution for levying the moneys. Endorsed [by Nicholas]
with a note that the Act of Parliament now passing provides for
payment of all militia taxes. Enclose, |
|
53. i. List of the above-named persons, 10 in number. |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
54. Certificate by Sir George Carteret that he has examined the
accounts of Thomas Brookes, employed to carry letters to Paris, and
his disbursements for seamen's victuals at Calais, &c., value 255l.,
and knows that he hazarded his life in relieving Guernsey Castle. |
| Feb. ? |
55. Petition of Robt. Lowther, M.A., to the King, for the Rectory
of Bentham, co. York, void by death of Chris. Featherston, and in
His Majesty's gift by lapse of time. Annexing, |
|
55. i. Certificate by Sir Philip Musgrave, and eight others, in
favour of the petitioner. |
| Feb. 17. |
Dispensation to Robert Lowther, of Carlesley, to hold Bentham
Rectory, co. York, with Bewcastle Rectory, co. Cumberland. Minute.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 21.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Dispensation to Dr. H. Savage, to hold the Rectory of Blaydon,
co. Oxford, with that of Fillingham, co. Lincoln. Minute. [Ent.
Book 6, p. 21.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Presentation of Peter Berkenhead to the place of Schoolmaster of
Berkhampstead, co. Hertford. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 21.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Warrant to pay to Mrs. Hudson 500l., a fine incurred in the
King's Bench by Field, the minister. Minute. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 163.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Pass for Mr. Armorer and five geldings to Holland. Minute
[Ent. Book 5, p. 163.] |
| Feb. ? |
56. Petition of Mrs. Lambert to the King, for leave for herself
and 10 children to reside in the house which he has allowed her
husband to take in Guernsey, their estate being unable to bear a
divided charge. |
| Feb. 17. |
Licence for Mrs. Lambert, with three children and three maid
servants, to go and remain with her husband; directed to Sir Hugh
Pollard, Governor of Guernsey. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 164.] |
[Feb. 17.]
Whitehall. |
57. Warrant for a grant to James Duke of York of 700l., reserved
rent due from Thomas Lord Ossory and three others for marsh
grounds in cos. Northampton, Lincoln, and Cambridge; and of 50l.
from Rob. Lord Mandeville, due for the Manor of Great Staughton,
co. Hunts., late possessions of Valentine Walton, the reversion of all
which lands is granted to the said Duke. |
| Feb. 17. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 5, p. 165.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Pass for 51 cases of pistols and other arms for the King's own
use, free of custom. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 170.] |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
58. Petition of Chas. Howard, 4th son of Henry, late Earl of
Arundel, Surrey, and Norfolk, to the King, for a lease of marsh
lands adjoining his mother's Manor of Burgh-by-Sands, Cumberland,
lately left by the channel of the Eden retiring northwards, which
could be made profitable if the overflowing of the tides could be
prevented. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Mayor of Bristol. Expresses for his encouragement a gracious sense of his services for the good of the city, during
the time of his being mayor; wishes him to continue his vigilance
in whatever shall conduce to its happy settlement, and to give an
account of what persons or individuals obstruct the same; also to
encourage all well-affected persons, and discourage those who are
otherwise. [Ent. Books 3, p. 25; and 4, p. 94.] |
| Feb. 17. |
59. Capt. William Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Requests a
warrant to enter men for the Bear and Westergate. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 17. |
60. Receipt by Jo. Davis of two pieces of new hawser, and 97 yards
of old sailcloth, seized in a shipwright's house at Rotherhithe, and
supposed to be embezzled from one of the King's ships. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Feb. 18.
Portsmouth. |
61. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Cannot find the smith's
marks on some of the anchors; none are made there of more than
six hundred-weight. Repairs of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to the Officers of the Household to pay to Anna Maria
Carew, the King's servant, employed for copying his pictures in
miniature, a pension of 200l. per annum. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret 450l., to be paid to Sir
Robert Howard, serjeant painter, in full for gilding the King's
yacht. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to pay 2,000l. to Mary, sister of Sir George Lisle, as
the King's bounty. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to pay to Martin Wright, alderman of Oxford, 200l. out
of moneys arising from renewing copyhold estates in the Manor of
Shipton, co. Berks. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Grant to Henry Goldstone, on nomination of Charles Heydon, of
several parcels of marsh and fen lands in the east, west, and north
fens near Boston, co. Lincoln, formerly set out for Sir John Heydon,
father of Charles, on rental of 60l. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Grant to Dr. Hacket, present Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry,
of the profits of the bishopric due since Lady Day, 1660, and
not paid to the late bishop. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Grant to John Lloyd, of Woking, Surrey, of the dignity of a
Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Presentation of Ralph Ironside to the Vicarage of Netherbury
and Chapel of Beaminster annexed, co. Berks, in the jurisdiction of
the Dean of Salisbury, with revocation of a grant to Jos. Crabb
and all others. [Docquet, Feb. 18 and 20.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to William Outrem to preserve the game within the
Honour of Otford, co. Kent. [Docquet, Feb. 18 and 20.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to pay to Sir John Shaw, Bart., 2,000l. for secret service,
without account. [Docquet, Feb. 18 and 20.] |
| Feb. [18.] |
Commission to the Lord Treasurer, Lord Chancellor, Barons of the
Exchequer, and Attorney General, to discharge and dispose of forfeited goods and merchandise; also appointing Thomas Zanchy
registrar for the said forfeitures. Minute. Endorsed "Coast bond."
[Docquet, Feb. 18 and 20.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Docquet of the above. [Docquets, Feb. 18 and 20.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Licence for Mrs. Read to go to Major Haynes. Minute. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 164.] |
Feb. 18.
Whitehall. |
The King to Sir Hen. Finch, Solicitor General. The Trade
Comrs. having signified their opinion on the petition and propositions of Sir Sackville Crow, referred to them October 12 last,
touching the encouragement of arras and tapestry work, he is to
prepare a bill for Parliament, empowering His Majesty to settle the
trade as a corporation, in the hands of such persons and with such
restrictions as he pleases. [Ent. Book 5, p. 167.] |
| [Feb. 18.] |
62. Draft of the above. |
Feb. 18.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Nathaniel Smith 250l., granted him
by privy seal of the late King for his services, and particularly for
his attendance on the Lords Commissioners at Oxford. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 168.] |
| Feb. ? |
63. Petition of William Ashburnham, cofferer of the household, to
the King, for a new privy seal for payment to him of 5,000l., 3,000l.
thereof to be assigned on the tenths of the clergy; in lieu of a
similar privy seal granted him by the late King, but unpaid on
account of the troubles. |
| Feb. 18. |
Order for a warrant authorizing the payment to William Ashburnham of the said 3,000l. from the tenths of the clergy, in the
proportions on the respective dioceses specified by the grant of the
late King. [Ent. Book 5, p. 162.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Commission for John Bultell to be Lieutenant to Capt. Porter
in Lord Falkland's regiment, in room of Lieut. Cope. Minute.
[Ent. Book 2, p. 18.] |
| [Feb. 19.] |
64. Heads of an Act desired for prevention and redress of frauds
in working gold and silver, the alloy now used being such that sometimes silver works are not worth more than 3s. the ounce, and gold
3l.; proposing to give powers to the wardens of the Goldsmiths'
Company to search for defective wares, punish the makers thereof, &c. |
Feb. 19.
Chatham |
65. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Navy Comrs. The Dunkirk
would have been ready but for continued storms; damage done to
other vessels thereby; repairs needed and provision therefor. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Feb. 19.
Chatham Hill. |
66. Jos. Fenn, anchor smith at Chatham, to the Same. In
answer to the complaint from the fleet of ironwork, states that no
anchors have been made in Chatham since he had the smith's
employment, nor for some years before. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 19.
Woolwich. |
67. Captain William Badiley to the Same. Good condition of the
ships; repairs needed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 20.
Woolwich. |
68. The Same to the Same. Repairs of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 20. |
69. St. J. Steventon to the Same. Damage done to the Ruby in
the storm. The Matthias wants a master, mates, and provisions.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. [20 ?] |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of Sir Robt.
Carr, and three others, for liberty to prosecute offenders against the
statute of 21 James, against usury and brokage, and to join in a
patent with Lord Stafford, who has the prosecutions against the
statute of Hen. VI. [Ent. Book 13, p. 54.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Reference to Lord Seymour, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, of the petition of Major Theophilus Hart, for a lease for three
lives of certain lands in the East and West Fens, Manor of Manifleet, duchy of Lancaster, value 60l. a year, which he was forced to
take for his arrears in the Earl of Sandwich's regiment. With note
of like petitions for leases of Kirton-in-Lindsay Manor-house with a
meadow, yearly value 96l. 10s., in the duchy of Cornwall, and forest
lands, Barton-on-Humber, of the Queen's jointure, duchy of Lancaster, yearly value 143l. 4s. 7½d. [Ent. Book 13, p. 54.] |
Feb. 20.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Stephen Fox, of the office of Receiver
and Paymaster of the Garrison at Portsmouth; fee, 100l. a year.
[Ent. Book 5, p. 161.] |
Feb. 20
Whitehall. |
70. Warrant prohibiting the transport of stone from the Isle
of Portland without leave of Sir John Denham, surveyor of works,
great waste being made of stone there, which is much wanted for
repairing the King's houses, St. Paul's, &c. |
| Feb. 20. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 5, p. 170.] |
| [Feb. 20.] |
71. Warrant to pay to Jas. Earl of Marlborough 1,000l. as the
King's free gift, towards his preparations for his intended voyage to
the [West] Indies. |
| Feb. 20. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 5, p. 170.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Licence for Lady Stonehouse, Sir Edmund Seymour, Sir Chichester
Wray with a counsellor, and Mr. Vosper a solicitor, to see Mr. Lenthall in the presence of a keeper, on the business of Witney.
Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 172.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Sir Thomas Ingram, out of the
arrears of accountants under the late Committee for Sequestrations,
1,000l. for former services, and towards payment of a greater sum due
to him from the late King. [Ent. Book 5, p. 173.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Presentation of Ignatius Fuller to the Rectory of Sherington,
co. Bucks. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Grant to Edward More, of Morehall, co. Lancaster, of the
dignity of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Grant with survivorship to Godfrey Beck, and two others, of the
office of Constable and Keeper of Gloucester Castle. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Warrant dormant for payment of 10,000l. for secret service, to
persons appointed to receive the same by warrant under the Sign
Manual and Signet. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Restitution to Dr. Herbert Croft, now Bishop, of the temporalities of the bishopric of Hereford. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Like restitution to the Bishop of Chester. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Grant to Alec [or Abel] Daniel of the office of Falconer in ordinary; fee, 44l. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 20.
Whitehall. |
72. Petition of Thos. Howard, Wm. Legg, and Fras. Williamson,
to the King, for a lease, at 1,000l. a year, of fines and issues by
informations, indictments, &c., the said revenue being much diminished for want of due prosecution. With reference thereon to the
Lord Treasurer. |
| [Feb. 20.] |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 56.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
73. Petition of the Hon. Thos. Howard, Wm. Legg, and Wm.
Reves to the King, for power to oversee and bring in felons' goods,
escheats, forfeitures of recognizances, fines, &c., with authority to
compound for the same in case of extremity, the said fines having
produced little, because of the negligence of under-sheriffs, bailiffs,
&c.; also for a grant of a moiety of the sums levied thereby. With
reference thereon to the Attorney General. |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton of the petition of Aubrey
Earl of Oxford, for a grant of great sums of money due to the
Crown by insufferable abuses in the Forest of Dean, and the spoil
of quantities of timber in other forests south of the Trent, with
power to prosecute for and recover the same. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 57.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
74. Petition of Theophilus Hart to the King, for a lease of the
residue not belonging to the Queen-Mother, of Crown lands which
he was compelled to purchase for his arrears, as Major in the Earl of
Sandwich's late regiment of horse. With reference thereon to the
Lord Treasurer; his reference, March 25, to Surveyor General
Harbord; report of Sir Chas. Harbord, April 3, as to the particulars of the demesne lands in Kirton-in-Lindsay, east and west
fens, co. Lincoln, requested, and report of the Lord Treasurer,
April 21, that Mr. Hart refused to serve against Sir George Booth,
was active against the Committee of Safety, joined in the Restoration, and is one of 10 officers recommended by the Lord General;
he therefore thinks the petition must be granted, and Mr. Sanderson, the former tenant, who suffered much for the late King,
must be gratified some other way. Annexing, |
|
74. i. Account of Crown lands purchased by Theophilus Hart. |
|
74. ii. Certificate by the Duke of Albemarle in favour of the
petitioner. February 11,1662. |
| Feb. 21. |
Presentation of John Hurst to the Rectory of Burmarsh, co. Kent.
Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 21.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
Sec. Nicholas to Sir William Armorer. Rob. Rapley, a pernicious and infamous person, has obtained a warrant by sinister practices
for taking fowl and preserving game in some parts of Berkshire,
under colour of which he infests and distates the country thereabouts. The King wishes him to summon Rapley and cancel the
warrant, and in case of refusal or delay, to deal with him as his
lawless practices have deserved. [Ent. Book 1, p. 42.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Sir Thos. Morgan, commander of
the forces in Scotland, 13,161l. for a month's pay for 100 horse and
two regiments of foot. [Ent. Book 5, p. 171.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to Francis Rogers, and two others, to search for, seize,
and inventory certain jewels and valuables belonging to the late
King, and suspected to be concealed in contempt of the proclamation; viz., a diamond hatband and garter, cloak of feathers, gold
wedge and cap, target and stirrup of gold, all taken from the late
King's closet in Whitehall; also a cast chest, and a ship taken at
sea. [Ent. Book 5, p. 171.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Grant to Antoinette La Forest of a pension of 100l. a year for
life. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 174.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to allow to the Baron De Batteville, Spanish Ambassador,
30 tuns of wine, custom free, for his own household. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 174.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to the Ordnance Officers to pay to Sir Bernard De
Gomme, chief engineer, 110l. arrears, and an allowance of 20s. per
day for riding charges, when he is employed on the King's immediate service. [Ent. Book 5, p. 174.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Arthur Wichells of two Ostringers' places
void by death of Art. Wichells, his father. [Ent. Book 5, p. 175.] |
Feb. 21.
The Monk. |
75. Capt. Nic. Tettersell to the Navy Comrs. Has lent a sail to
Capt. Gunne, of the Greyhound, who had lost his. He will return
it or pay for it in London. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 21.
Lydney. |
76. Daniel Furzer to the Same. The timber is all safe, notwithstanding the high spring tides. A furious storm has blown down
1,000 oak trees and more beech trees in the forest, of which care
should be taken. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 21. |
77. Certificate by Sir Nic. Crisp, in favour of John Jeffery,
as fit to be employed as carpenter in the Deptford Dockyard.
[Adm. Paper.] |
