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| July 1. |
1–3. Commissioner Pett's directions for a contract between the
Navy Comrs. and Nic. Aldworth of London, for making a boat 33 ft.
6 in. by 6 ft. 8 in.; with the contract, and a note of the dimensions.
Three papers. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 1.
Portsmouth. |
4. Godfrey Morgan to the Navy Comrs. Has restored the plank
and rope, worth 25s., seized as belonging to the King, finding the
information false, and made in malice. With note of reply that
hereafter he is not to release goods without leave. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 1.
Chatham Dock. |
5. Philip Barrow to the Same. Finds no contracts uncompleted,
except some not limited, for supply of ox hair by Gervase Maplesden,
tanner. Will give timely notice of any failings or defects in goods
contracted for. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 1.
Woolwich. |
6. Wm. Hughes to the Same. Mr. Dering's cable is unfit for
service. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 2.
Lisbon. |
7. Robt. Cock to the Same. Sir Rich. Stayner has arrived from
Tangiers, also the horse ships. Has told the merchantmen that they
are to return to Plymouth, and also Capt. Allin who has brought
ammunition for the King of Portugal, but fears the orders came too
late for some of the horse ships; hopes to discharge the rest, and
all the horses to-morrow; has charged a bill of 180l.; can do more
for the King's advantage, if his bills are regularly paid. Particulars
of moneys which he owes on the King's service, and of his difficulties
therein. With postscript on the 5th, stating that he has dispatched
the horse ships, but kept the platform for further use, as it would
sell for very little. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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7. i., ii. Two papers of the accounts between Rob. Cock and the
Treasurer of the Navy, April and June 1662. |
| July ? |
8. Petition of Alice, wife of Francis Peete, prisoner in Newgate,
to the King, for her husband's goods, forfeit for the murder of
Wm. Pigg, a fishmonger, she having failed to obtain his pardon. |
July 2.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, on suit of
Alice, wife of Fras. Peete, prisoner in Newgate, and condemned to
death for murder, to refrain from seizing his goods which are forfeit,
and to take care that she be permitted to enjoy the same. [Ent.
Book 7, p. 135.] |
July 2.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a commission to Sir Edward Bysche, Clarencieux
king-at-arms, to visit and take a survey of arms, recognizances, &c.,
within his province, as often as he thinks fit, and register them, as
well as descents, matches, &c., and also to reform and correct all
arms unlawfully borne or assumed; with a saving of the rights of
Garter king-at-arms. [Ent. Book 7, p. 136.] |
July 2.
Hampton Court. |
Like commission for William Dugdale, Norroy king-at-arms f or
his province. Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 137.] |
July 2.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for Thomas Beverley to be sworn Master of Requests in
ordinary, in place of Dr. Mason, deceased. [Ent. Book 7, p. 137.] |
July [2].
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a commission to the Duke of York and 22 other
noblemen to put in execution the Act for assessing Peers for horses,
horsemen, and arms. [Ent. Book 7, 142.] |
| July 2. |
Warrant for a grant to Thomas Beverley of the fee of 100l. a
year, as Master of Requests. [Ent. Book 7, p. 143.] |
| July 2. |
9. The Customs' Comrs. to [Lord Treas. Southampton]. Have
allowed the landing of 681 chests of sugars imported on the account
of the King of Portugal, the subsidies on which would be 2,001l. 17s.
Ask a warrant accordingly, if the subsidies are to be remitted. With
a request from the Lord Treasurer to Sec. Nicholas, July 5, for a
privy seal to warrant his discharge of the same. |
July 3.
Portsmouth. |
10. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Repair and victualling of
ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 3. |
11. Capt. William Badiley to the Same. Asks a warrant to
require the help of ropemakers, seamen, &c., in docking the Royal
James, and launching the Kent. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 3. |
12. Jo. Davies to Commissioner Peter Pett. Sends some Ipswich
canvas. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 3. |
13. St. John Steventon to Sam. Pepys. Sends up several pursers
of vessels to give security, and explains why others cannot come.
Asks whether those whose ships are not fitting out for sea are to
come up to give security. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 3.
The Ruby. |
14. J. Almond, purser of the Ruby, to the Navy Comrs. Will
give security before leaving, but cannot come to London till he
comes to pass his account about a ship load of victuals carried to
Lisbon. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 3. |
15. William Williamson to Sec. Nicholas. The Commonwealth
men still resolve to wait till the Presbyterians take the lead. They
keep quiet themselves, and laugh to see the Quakers and others
drawn to prison, while they blow the fire by seditious pamphlets, &c.;
they call Major-General Browne one of the best fellows in England
A strange fire is kindled among the people; some blame the
Chimney Act, some the breaking up of meetings, and the late tris
of Bolton, an ancient citizen. They hope much from the division
between the City and the Parliament Commissioners about choice of
aldermen and common councilmen. A meeting is to be held to
consult what to do, if there is a transportation before the Presbyterians are touched. |
July 3.
Hampton Court. |
Reprieve for Francis Needham, condemned at the Old Bailey for
murder. Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 137.] |
| July 3. |
Warrant to Thos. Widdowes, messenger, to apprehend Major
Clayton, and bring him before Secretary [Nicholas], to answer to
things with which he is charged on the King's behalf. Minute.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 211.] |
July 4.
Hampton Court. |
Proclamation appointing the times for touching for the King's
Evil to be from Allhallowtide to a week before Christmas, and the
month before Easter, and ordering all who come to bring certificates from the vicar and churchwardens where they dwell, that
they have not been touched before for that disease. Printed.
[Proc. Coll., p. 123.] |
| [July 4.] |
16. Regulations for touching for the King's Evil; that the serjeant
surgeon in waiting give tickets only to apparent cases, those
doubtful to be further examined; the people to be taken as they
come, except at general healings, when those that come far are to be
first taken; tickets only to be given to those that have the evil, and
to none in Whitehall, and no fee to be demanded of the surgeon.
Indorsed "Surgeons; to be communicated to my Lord Chamberlain." |
July 4.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to Lord Chancellor Clarendon of the manors
of Langley, Leefield, and Ramsden, lands in Whichwood Forest, &c.,
co. Oxford, forfeit to the Crown by attainder of Sir John Danvers.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 137.] |
July 4.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant of Prescott Farm and other lands, co.
Oxford, part of the lands of Sir John Danvers, to Dame Grace
Danvers, his wife, for life, and then to John Danvers, their only
son; she paying to her son 200l. yearly therefrom, after his attaining
the age of 21 years. [Ent. Book 7, p. 138.] |
July 4.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to James Duke of York, towards his better
maintenance, of Dantsey Manor, Chippenham Hundred, &c., and all
other lands in cos. Wilts, Gloucester, Oxford, Northampton, and
York, forfeit by attainder of Sir John Danvers, except those already
granted. [Ent. Book 7, p. 139.] |
July 4.
Hampton Court. |
The King to Edward Da Sylva. Recalls his warrant of June 10,
to pay, 16,000l. to John Loving, and orders him instead to pay to
Rob. Vyner 21,978l. 9s. 11d., in part of the first million of the
Queen's dowry. [Ent. Book 7, p. 141.] |
July 4.
Victualling Office. |
17. Certificate by Thos. Lewis, that Wm. Fox, purser to the
Plymouth, passed his accounts for all that appears chargeable to
him. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 5 ?
Westminster. |
18. Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret, navy treasurer, 500l.,
for service of the navy. |
July 5.
Hampton Court. |
Petition of Major Rich. Fincher to the King. Took a part of
Fordington Manor, co. Dorset, belonging to the duchy of Cornwall,
in lieu of a debt of 3,000l., due to him from the late Col. James
Haynes; being instrumental to the Restoration, had an order for
80l. a year from the profits of the said manor, till his debt was
satisfied, but has only received 80l. in all; begs a grant of several
copyhold and widows' estates, the rents of which scarcely amount to
80l. a year, in lieu of the said debt. With reference thereon to the
Lord Treasurer. [Ent. Book 13, p. 133.] |
July 5.
Hampton Court. |
19. The King to the Master, &c., of Emanuel College, Cambridge.
Recommends George Usher, B.A., a scholar there, whose father suffered
much for loyalty, for a Fellowship. Annexing, |
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19. i. Certificate by Dr. Peter Gunning, and two others, in
behalf of George Usher. |
| July 5. |
Declaration by Charles Earl of Derby, Lord of Man, and undoubted patron of the bishopric of Sodor and Man, to the King, of
his nomination of Isaac Barrow to that Bishopric, void by death of
Sam. Rutter, and request for His Majesty's confirmation of the
same. Latin. [Ent. Book 48, p. 16.] |
| July ? |
The King to the Archbishop of York. Mandate for the admission
and consecration of Isaac Barrow, nominated by Chas. Earl of
Derby to the bishopric of the Isle of Man. Latin. [Ent. Book 48,
p. 17.] |
July 5.
Portsmouth. |
20. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. State of the ship Lion.
[Adm. Paper.] |
July 5.
Portsmouth. |
21. Capt. Thos. Lancaster to the Same. State of health of the
men on four ships, and supply of sea stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 6.
Portsmouth. |
22. Capt. Ben Johnson to [the Navy Comrs.] States two contracts which remain unperformed. French canvas has arrived, by
order of Sir Rich. Ford. Ensigns, jacks, and pendants are wanting.
[Adm. Paper.] |
July 6.
Hampton Court. |
Orders that the petition of the Adventurers of Bedford Level
be heard in Council 24th October, when the Lord Chief Justices
Foster and Bridgman, and three judges are to attend the King's
determination thereon. [Ent. Book 13, p. 139.] |
| July 6. |
Warrant for a grant to William Poulton, on surrender of Edw.
Poulton his father, of the office of Falconer to the King. [Ent.
Book 7, p. 142.] |
| [July 6.] |
23. Blank form of the Commission appointing Lieutenants of
Counties, according to the power invested in the King by the "Act
for the ordering the Forces in the several Counties of this Kingdom;" the said lieutenants to assemble, arm, and exercise the people,
and form them into bands against insurrection or rebellion, according
to the directions of the said Act. Latin. |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of Nath. Cale,
mayor of Bristol, for renewal of the city charter, with the additional
clauses requested to be inserted therein. [Ent. Book 13, p. 135.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Order granting the petition of Sir Baynham Throckmorton, Bart.,
for reference to the Lord Chancellor, and three others, of his proposals to pay the 30,000l. allowed to Sir John Winter by His Majesty,
for surrender of his grant of the Forest of Dean, thereby to obtain
some advantage to the King, and satisfaction to himself, for his
interest in the woods. [Ent. Book 13, p. 135.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Formerly
recommended Dr. Paman, of St. John's College, as public orator,
but being unwilling to prejudice other pretenders, of whom there
are several, and particularly one to whom, being related to his
service, he wishes well, leaves them to freedom of choice. [Ent.
Book 6, p. 38.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
The King to Lord Rutherford. He is to call together the Officers
of the garrison, and thank them for their loyal expressions, and
their zeal and affection in the voluntary offers of the respective
companies to further the fortifications of Dunkirk, by which sensible advance is daily made; also to assure them of His Majesty's
readiness for their advancement, and to give a particular account
in future of such as signalize their forwardness in a service so
important. [Ent. Books 2, p. 32; and 3, p. 67.] |
| July 7. |
24. Edward Potter to [Sec. Nicholas]. Gives the names of
11 seditious preachers in and about London. Attends private
meetings still held contrary to the Act, and has been apprehended
for so doing. Begs a warrant to show that he is Nicholas' servant,
and one to search for Ludlow, whom he believes to be about London;
dangerous persons go about to seduce the people. |
July 7.
Yeovil. |
25. E. Phelipps and William Helyar to Sec. Nicholas. The ill
humours that disturbed the kingdom still abound, chiefly arising
from remissness about sending the orders for the militia since the
late Act. Beg their speedy dispatch, and send an information. |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Commission to Robert Pocock, M.A., to be Chaplain of the Earl
of Oxford's horse regiment. Minute. [Ent. Book 4, p. 6.] |
| July 7. |
The King to the Duke of Buckingham. Sends a letter to inform
him of factious meetings about Leeds and Wakefield, where Noste
and Marsden, under the profession of godly preachers, possess the
minds of the seduced auditors, who flock to them from all parts,
with dislike to the present Government; to prevent mischief, he
is to order their apprehension, to suppress all tumultuary and
disorderly meetings in those parts, to secure peace, and keep exorbitant people within the bounds of obedience. [Ent. Book 3 p. 66.] |
| July 7. |
Warrant to pay 50l. each to the Earl of Northampton, Earl of
Exeter or Westmoreland, and Lord Herbert of Ragland, for secret
service. [See June 30. Ent. Book 3, p. 66.] |
| July 7. |
Order for a warrant to allow 12d in the pound to the Receivers
of the free and voluntary present made to the King, for their great
diligence, pains, and charge in getting in the same. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 144.] |
| July 7. |
Warrant to Rob. Child and Wm. Bowles, masters of toils, to order
the taking of fallow deer in the parks of the Earl of Northumberland
and 26 others, and of red deer in those of Lord Paget and Mr. Winwood, and the conveying them to the royal parks. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 145.] |
| July 7. |
The King to [the Attorney General]. Jas. Street petitions for a
licence for a new mill invented by him, to grind sugar canes, and
complains that Rob. Treswell, by insight into his mill, has obtained
letters of privilege as an inventor, and has presumed to erect one. On
reference of the case to the Solicitor General, he reports that Treswell
does not understand the invention, and cannot practise it, and that
it will be lost unless Street has the licence to erect his mills, which
are to act by springs; a patent is therefore to be granted for 14
years to Jas. Street and Thos. Loup, engineer, nominated by him,
with prohibition to Treswell further to practise the same. [Ent.
Book 7, p. 146.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to Col. Thos. Temple of the dignity of a
Baronet of Nova Scotia. [Ent. Book 7, p. 148.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to Sir Wm. Compton, master of Ordnance, to remove
all the brass ordnance in the several forts, towns, &c., to places
convenient for their employment for the navy, and to send iron
ordnance in lieu thereof. [Ent. Book 7, p. 149.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to Thos. Rufin of the office of Falconer, in
place of Robt. Lacy; fee, 16d a day, and 22s. 6d. yearly for livery.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 149.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for creating Thomas Hook, of Flanchford, a Baronet.
Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 149.] |
July 7.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for creating Richard Astley of Patshull, co. Stafford, a
Baronet. Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 149.] |
| July 7. |
Warrant for a grant to Thomas Davies, for service to the late
King, of a third part of 1,500l. or other moneys remaining in the
hands of Dennis Hollister, employed by the usurped powers as
receiver of taxes for co. Devon, on his recovering the same and paying
in the other two thirds. [Ent. Book 7, p. 212.] |
July 7.
Lydney. |
26. Daniel Furzer to Commissioner Peter Pett. Begs his influence
to procure the moneys due for the ship last built, he being witness,
when there, of the complaints and sometimes threatenings of the
workmen. Was at great pains about the work, but after waiting
in London half a year for the money, was dismissed with bare hopes
that at last all his labours would be suitably rewarded; his wife has
also long attended in vain. The sum due is 138l. 10s. 8d., with 30l.
charges of attendance. Begs to be commended for payment to the
Commissioners for disbanding the Navy, or to the Duke of York.
There is also 89l. 15s. due to himself for pay, horse hire, servants'
wages, &c., besides incidental charges. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 7.
Portsmouth. |
27. Jo. Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Condition and victualling
of ships. Offer of timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 7.
Southampton. |
28. Gilbert Clements to the Same. Seized some new cordage with
the King's mark, on board the vessel of Peter Oliver; he says he
bought it of Thos. Pitt, a ropemaker of Southampton, who denies
it, and struck and abused the writer for seizing it. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 7.
Lisbon. |
29. Rob. Cock to the Same. Has sent a bill for 61l. 4s. received
from Wm. Armstrong; hopes they will honour it. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 8. |
30. Account by Edw. Gregory, clerk of the cheque at Chatham,
of timber contracted for, and of the quantities delivered into the
stores since 1st September, 1661. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 8. |
31. Lord Ashley to Sec. Nicholas. Asks him to explain to Signor
Da Sylva, that the money he now pays will be allowed him on the
first million of the Queen's portion. |
July 8.
Whitehall. |
32. Warrant for a grant to the city of Norwich, of new additions
and clauses specified to be inserted in their charter. [Copy.] |
July 8.
Dunkirk. |
33. Lord Rutherford to Sec. Nicholas. The Brussels Gazette
contradicts intelligence which came from themselves. The garrison
is full of a late design in England of 7,000 malcontents, listed and
ready to take arms. Begs news on such occasions, which would
give opportunity to discover and remove such as are not thoroughly
purged out from the garrison. The Marquis Caracena sent commissioners to Bergues to see what was doing, but they did not visit
him; will try to see Count Isenbourg, who, with others, has come
to Bergues for creating new magistrates, and will tell him the King's
pleasure about the wrongs received from Caracena. |
July 8.
Hampton Court. |
Order for a warrant to the Treasury to assign to George, Bishop of
Winchester, 300 trees out of Holt Forest, for the repair of his
house at Farnham. [Ent. Book 7, p. 150.] |
July [8 ?]
Hampton Court. |
34. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to cause 300 trees to be assigned to the said Bishop for the said use. |
July 8.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to pay to John Ogilby 200l., out of the privy seal
dormant for 10,000l., for books for the Royal chapel, closet, library,
and council chamber. [Ent. Book 7, p. 150.] |
[July 8.]
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to pay to John Ogilby 50l., out of the privy seal dormant for 10,000l., for a large Bible, with chorographical sculptures,
presented by him to the House of Commons, his former privy seal
therefor being mislaid and never paid, and he put to great charges
thereby. [Ent. Book 7, p. 150.] |
July 9.
Dover. |
35. Thos. Wale to the Navy Comrs. The boat of the Royal
Charles has been employed to carry goods for merchants; gave a
receipt for her, but as she has been taken from the moorings, begs
that he may be clear, if she be lost or staved. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 9.
Dunkirk. |
36. Lord Rutherford to [Sec. Nicholas]. Renews complaints that
his six boats of bricks bought at Calais were stopped for a new
imposition, and kept eight days, as are two others which are not
yet restored. At Boulogne they will allow no stones to be sold for
Dunkirk. |
| July 9. |
Grant to Thomas Beverley of an annuity of 100l., for the execution of his office as Master of Requests. [Docquet.] |
| July 9. |
Warrant to pay to Sir John Shaw and Edward Backwell 980l.,
for a month's pay for the officers and soldiers of the late Duke of
Gloucester's regiment, now Lord Taaffe's. [Docquet.] |
July 10.
Hampton Court. |
Grant to Chas. Earl of Derby of the office of Chamberlain of
the county palatine of Chester, with reversion to Sir Heneage
Finch, Bart., Sir Rob. Cotton, Bart., and Wm. Bankes, jun., in trust
for his son, Wm. Lord Strange. [See June 16. Ent. Book 7, p. 174.] |
| [July 10.] |
Passport for 24 horses to the Duke Mazarin. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 174.] |
July 10.
London. |
37. Philemon Fabri to [Williamson]. Has met with the most
obliging person in the world, and trusts to his favour and mediation.
Sends him a pasquil against M. Frischman, attributed to M. Bœcler,
and his own reply thereto. Has suffered much from the Duke Mazarin, who will not employ any one not going to mass; verses against
Duke Mazarin; requests aid till his money arrives from Paris.
Is to be addressed at M. Durel's, Savoy chapel. French. |
| July 10. |
38. Licence by three Privy Councillors for Capt. Edward Rolt,
a disbanded officer, to pass and repass without molestation and with
his sword, in London and Westminster. |
July 11.
Woolwich Repeyard. |
39. Jo. Falkener to the Navy Comrs. In winding Sir Rich.
Ford's hemp, finds that old white yarn has been put in and covered
with new hemp; ordered that no more should be wound. [Adm.
Paper.] |
July 11.
Chatham. |
40. Capt. John Cox to Sir Wm. Batten. His two horse boats
are too leaky to be of any service. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 11. |
41. Declaration by the King that no freeman of Bristol shall refuse
to serve as Mayor, Sheriff, or Councillor, when elected, on pain of
prosecution; issued because the time of election approaches before
the new charter, which gives power to levy fines in case of refusal,
can pass the Great Seal. [Draft by the Attorney General.] |
| [July 11.] |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 7, p. 161.] |
July 11.
Hampton Court. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Sir William Tyringham. He is to apprehend
and send to the county prison Lieut. Strange, of Aylesbury, a
dangerous person, who is in a confederacy with some others to
disturb the public peace; also to give notice of his seizure and of
what he confesses in his examination. [Ent. Book 1, p. 68.] |
July 12.
Hinton. |
42. Sir Hugh Smythe and Edw. Phelipps, justices of peace of
Somersetshire, to [Sec. Nicholas]. Have discovered further disorders; fear a general design to disturb the nation. Have secured
suspicious persons and want orders to draw part of the militia into
Taunton. The discontented party refuse to pay all rates and taxes.
Two companies of foot are ordered to the castle. Annexing, |
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42. i. Examination of Paul Ball, of Taunton. John Ellett, of
Taunton, reports a great rising intended. Ludlow is to
be their general and Desborough their lieut.-general. They
intend to beat drums for liberty of conscience, and are
sure of most of the town; they burn the lists of their
soldiers lest they should miscarry; they intend to compel
the sheriffs to declare for them, or else will hew them in
pieces, and are providing arms; they do not fear the
militia, thinking half of them will be on their side. The
Earl of Argyle is to bring forces from Scotland, and
Hen. Cromwell and Sir Hen. Vane's son to have commands in other parts of England. July 9, 1662. |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Sec. Nicholas to the Earls of Exeter and Westmoreland, Lord
Lieutenants of Northamptonshire. The King thanks their deputy
lieutenants for forwardness in executing his commands to demolish
the walls of Northampton, but as the labourers will soon be wanted
for harvest, he consents that the stone of the walls be assigned to
such persons as shall speedily and thoroughly take it down, or if
they refuse it, to loyal persons of the neighbouring county; hopes
that this and the 50l. in the treasurer's hands will complete the work,
but His Majesty will not have it delayed, even though it cause
greater expense. As much of the castle may remain as is necessary
to shelter the justices on the bench; the arms which they have
seized are to be laid up in some safe place, for the use of the
county. The deputy lieutenants may return home when a considerable part of the town is dismantled, leaving one of them to overlook
the work and secure the peace; the King refuses their request for
Mr. Willoughby, not thinking his fortune answerable to the employment. [Ent. Book 1, p. 62.] |
| July 13. |
43. A. Blunden to Sir Robert Brooks, Hungerford House. Requests him to pay the bearer five pounds. |
| July 13. |
Commission to John Machin to be Lieutenant in Capt. Chune's
company in Lord Falkland's regiment, in place of Thos. Roncfosse.
[Ent. Book 2, p. 30.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Commission to Col. Standish to be Captain of a troop of horse in
Dunkirk, on resignation of Capt. Oliver Nicholas. Minute. [Ent.
Book 2, p. 30.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Commission to George Hosiers to be Lieutenant and Commanderin-Chief of 40 men appointed for the garrison of Shrewsbury Castle.
[Ent. Book 4, p. 7.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Commission to Hugh Kelley to be Lieutenant to Colonel Legg's
company of foot to be raised for the safeguard of the Tower.
[Ent, Book 4, p. 7.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Commission to Gerald FitzGerald to be Ensign to Colonel Legg.
Minute. [Ent. Book 4, p. 7.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
The King to [the University of Cambridge]. Recommends John
Oxburgh for the degree of M.A., which the late unhappy times
denied him, without the condition of performing exercises, both to
encourage him in his studies, and to gratify the desires of a person
nearly related to him, who is in His Majesty's own service. [Ent.
Book 3, p. 68.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
44. Passport recommending Daniel King, a constant friend of the
late King, and now about to travel in foreign parts. Latin. |
| July 13. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 7, p. 152.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Baronet's warrant for John Savile, of Rodeshall, co. York. Minute.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 153.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to William Robinson of the office of Gentleman Porter of the Tower, in place of Alvarny Pinckney deceased.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 154.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to Sir Theophilus Gilby to raise 60 foot for defence of
Chester Castle. The same as that of June 30. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 154.] |
| July ? |
45. Petition of Sir Thos. Mallet, Justice of the King's Bench, to
the King. The Manor of St. Audrey's and other lands in Devonshire were in possession of his family since the time of Henry VIII.;
traces their descent, and the nature of the entail, which was to
revert, under certain circumstances, to the Crown, and to be regranted
to the heir male on payment of 100 marks. Asserts himself to be the
heir male, and requests the reversion for himself and his eldest son
John, who served in the late wars, in which Baldwin, his second son,
was slain. |
| July 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Thos. Mallet and his heirs male of the
said reversion, according to his petition. [Ent. Book 7, p. 155.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to pay to Wm. Legg, Lieutenant of Ordnance, 431l. for
providing nine waggons for service of the King and Queen's wardrobes and jewel houses. [Ent. Book 7, p. 156.] |
| July 13. |
Warrant to pay to the Same 4,643l. 12s. 9d., towards providing
warlike stores for six ships of war for three months. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 156.] |
| July 13. |
Warrant to pay to the Same 183l. 9s. 8d., for providing 56 beds
and bedding, for the officers and soldiers at Shrewsbury and Chester.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 157.] |
| [July 13.] |
Account of the military establishment for the Castle of Chester;
66 persons; pay per month 160l. 1s. 4d. [Ent. Book 7, p. 162.] |
July 13.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to Rich. Earl of Carbery, President of the Council of
Wales, to admit Robert Milward, justice of sessions for cos. Carnarvon, Merioneth, and Anglesea, as one of the Council for the
Marches of Wales, with the usual allowance. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 158.] |
| July 13. |
Warrant for a grant to John Butler, for the use of Eliz. Countess
of Castlehaven, of a bond of 3,000l., and other sums due to the
Crown by Sir Fras. Englefield, Bart., of Wootton Basset, and by
Rich. Gurney and Tim. Drew, of London. [Ent. Book 7, p. 159.] |
July 13.
Southampton. |
46. Thos. Eastwood to the Navy Comrs. Has presented to the
justices their warrant and the Act for pressing carts, but the teams
are disabled by loss of cattle this year in the forest; the carts now
employed cost 5l. or 6l. daily, and the whole carriage will be 300l.
More money will be wanted, as the felling of the 600 trees costs
100l., and the carters plead the Act for having their moneys every
fortnight. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 14.
Portsmouth. |
47. Jo. Tippetts to the Same. Has bought the Lord Treasurer's
timber at 30s. a load, and 300 loads from Sir Arthur Slingsby.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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47. i. Contract between the Master Shipwrights at Portsmouth
and Simon Franklin and George True, masons, for
erecting a large storehouse in the dockyard.
June 19, 1662. |
July 14.
Lydney. |
48. Daniel Furzer to the Same. Wants payment of a bill of
exchange for 50l. to pay the carriers, according to the Act sent to
the justices, without which Act he could scarcely have freighted the
vessel; only two loads have yet come, whereas 20 tons might have
been on board the vessel hired to take the timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 14.
Hampton Court. |
49. Proclamation ordering the withdrawal of all suits at law
against admirals or other ship officers, for restitution of prize goods
taken at sea from January 1643 to May 29, 1660, excepting against
those who were appointed treasurers, receivers, &c., of prize goods,
and promising a free pardon to all offenders in such matters who
petition for it. Printed. |
| July 14. |
Copy of the above. Printed. [Proc. Coll., No. 124.] |
| July ? |
50. Blank warrant for a grant of pardon and release for all prizes
taken at sea, from 1643 to May 1660, and for the treasurership of
prize goods, notwithstanding the recent statutes. With note by
Attorney General Palmer, that he conceives this to be according to
the late proclamation. Annexing, |
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50. i. Names of nine petitioning seamen for whom the pardon is
requested, and note of warrants for drawing it out. |
July 14.
Hampton Court. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of John Lord
Lucas, for payment out of Sir Hen. Vane's estate, of a debt of 1,000l.
which he lent to Sir Henry, the King being willing to gratify the
petitioner for his good services, although the estate, as forfeit for
treason, is not liable to any debt. [Ent. Book 13, p. 140.] |
| July 14. |
Warrant to Mr. Copley, messenger of the chamber, to apprehend
John Pyne, of Curry-Mallet, co. Somerset, for treasonable practices,
and bring him before Sec. Nicholas. [Ent. Book 7, p. 153.] |
| July 14. |
Warrant to Sir William Compton, master of Ordnance, to issue
to persons appointed by Lord Newport 10 barrels of gunpowder,
with match, &c., if required, for the garrison at Shrewsbury Castle.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 157.] |
| [July 14.] |
Account of the military establishment for the Castle of Shrewsbury; 45 persons; pay per month, 98l. 9s. 4d. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 158.] |
July 14.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to Francis Parsons, formerly receiver of moneys for petty
charges in the Customs for the Port of London, to pay to Richard
Binns, for past signal services, 150l. remaining in his hands upon
account. [Ent. Book 7, p. 159.] |
| July 14. |
Warrant to swear in John Bicknell for the office of private Gunsmith to the King. [Ent. Book 7, p. 162.] |
| [July 14.] |
51. Request by Fras. Lord Newport for an additional supply of
stores, &c., at Shrewsbury and Ludlow. |
July 14.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to Vere Barton, on nomination of the Earl
of Lindsey, of the forfeited lands, &c. of Sir Henry Vane, co. Lincoln.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 169.] |
July 14.
Hampton Court. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Edward Phelipps. Has sent a messenger by the
King's command, on his information, for John Pyne of Curry Mallet,
and if the words he so imprudently and falsely boasted of the
King can be proved, he will be punished as he deserves. The
neighbour to whom Pyne said that His Majesty is establishing
Popery should be examined, Rich. Colliers' house searched for arms,
all arms more than such as are needful for defence from thieves
secured, and Colliers questioned as to whether he received any from
Mr. Pyne. If a second witness can be found, Pyne should be made
an example to the disloyal spirits in the parish. The King thanks
him for his prudence in preventing ill designs. Till the new commissions for Lords Lieutenants on the Militia Act be dispatched, he
is to suppress insurrections on the former power. All is quiet in
Scotland. The Scots have received the bishops and Book of Common Prayer with great expressions of joy, notwithstanding that
some factious men in England, to hold up their seditious actings,
report otherwise. [Ent. Book 1, p. 66.] |
July 14.
Dunkirk. |
52. Lord Rutherford to [Sec. Nicholas]. The officers promise to
seal with their blood their gratitude for the King's kindness. Begs
the same orders as were given by former Sovereigns who had troops
beyond seas, that all who run away from their colours may be seized
by the constables and sent back to their regiments; for if they run off
now, when clearly paid and well treated, what will they do if they
cannot be paid so punctually ? |
| July 14. |
53. Patent of Sir John Marlay, mayor, and the Burgesses of
Newcastle-on-Tyne, conferring on Robert Marlay the office of Town
Clerk. |
| July ? |
54. Petition of Thos. Awbrey, chancellor of the diocese of St.
David's, to the King, for an order to the chapter of the diocese not
to admit Dr. Cruso, patentee of the present Bishop, to his office,
granted him Feb. 10, 1638, by Roger, late bishop, without a legal
trial of their respective claims. |
July 15.
Hampton Court. |
Sec. Nicholas to the Bishop of St. David's. Has not acquainted
the King with the petitions of Thos. Awbrey, chancellor of St.
David's, and Sir Henry Herbert, till he knows his lordship's answer
to them, believing it will be just and reasonable. Begs that it may
be sent quickly, as their friends daily importune for an order on
their petitions. [Ent. Book 1, p. 64.] |
July 15.
Office of Arms. |
55. Certificate by Thos. Lee, Chester herald, and Fras. Sandford,
Rouge dragon,—at request of the Aldermen of Bristol, in a dispute
for precedency between aldermen and such common councilmen as
are knights,—that on a similar case being referred by the Aldermen of London to the Commissioners for the Earl Marshalship, in
Feb. 1612, it was decided, on default of appearance of the knights
commoners, that the aldermen should have precedency over them,
and that this rule has been observed ever since in London. |
July 15.
Navy Office. |
56. Report by the Navy Comrs., on the petition of Richard Hubbard, that they cannot advise any allowance to be made to him for
the loss of his vessel. |
July 15.
Salisbury. |
57. Captain Richard Davy to Sec Nicholas. There is likelihood
of a general disturbance, unless arms and suspicious persons may be
secured; this cannot be done without the signature of two deputy
lieutenants, and he has only Lord William Herbert's; most of them
live in London, and they say they cannot act without the Lord
Lieutenant's commission. Encloses, |
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57. i. Three Deputy Lieutenants of Dorsetshire and Somersetshire to Lord William Herbert. Assure him that they have
just cause for suspicion of a general disturbance, and
beg his attention in his county, to prevent the disaffected
from assisting one another. Hinton, July 12, 1662. With
note from Lord William Herbert to Capt. Davy, transmitting the same, and requesting him to secure suspicious persons; and note by the Captain that he is unable
to seize them, because by Act of Parliament they could
not be seized between sunset and sunrise. |
July 15.
London. |
58. Philemon Fabri to Williamson. Understands that at Court
that which costs nothing is easily obtained. If so, hopes favour
for his request about Oxford. Begs present relief. Can produce
100 sprightly pieces like his Pater Noster, which he begs may be
presented to the King. French. Encloses, |
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58. i. Verses entitled "Le Pater Noster des Anglais au Roi,"
an adulatory poem to Charles II., each stanza concluding
with a few words from the Pater Noster. |
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58. ii. Address of the author to the King in verse, concluding
with a request in prose for an appointment as Professor
of French eloquence at Oxford, he having held a similar
situation at Strasburg. |
| July 15. |
Warrant to pay to the Treasurer of the Navy 73,606l. 16s. 10d.
for the charge of the navy, for the year ending June 24, 1662.
[Docquet.] |
| July 15. |
Warrant to pay to the Same, 500l. for coals, and 1,200l. for freight
of three ships to transport the said coals and other provisions
to Tangiers, for the use of the garrison. [Docquet.] |
| July 15. |
Grant to Thomas Wyndham, equerry, of a pension of 200l. for
life. [Docquet.] |
July 15.
Portsmouth. |
59. Capt. Ben. Johnson to Samuel Pepys. Complains of the
badness of the provisions sent thither from other dockyards, especially tallow and shovels. Ensigns, kettles, candles, &c., are much
wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 15.
Woolwich. |
60. William Acworth to the Navy Comrs. Wants 10 more
labourers, as quantities of deals, rigging, &c., are brought into the
yard, and cannot be stacked for want of hands. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 15. |
61. Certificate by Edw. Gregory and four others, in favour of
Mary, widow of Rob. Pulman, master of the ropemakers, who is
too poor to support her family, unless she can have two servants
employed in the rope-works. With note, dated Aug. 16, that she has
one allowed, and cannot have another, [Adm. Paper.] |
July 15.
Hampton Court. |
Pass for Robt. Cotton to go to France, to improve himself in the
language. Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 162.] |
July 16.
Chatham. |
62. Estimate, by Phineas Pett, of the timber expended at Chatham since June 1, 1660, or now in hand; oak, 655 loads; elm, 69:
and of the timber in Portsmouth Dockyard, oak, 407 loads; elm,
308. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 16.
Deptford. |
63. Robt. Waith to Samuel Pepys. Recommends the bearer, a
petitioner for a quarter's pay of her son's wages as oakum boy in
Chatham, which has been drawn on a ticket supposed to be false.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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63. i. Order signed by Peter and Phineas Pett to pay two guineas
to Jas. Cook, oakum boy. Dec. 31, 1659. |
July 16.
Whitehall. |
64. Sir George Carteret to the Same. Is glad he has bought
the 20 lasts of tar; it must be sent into the King's stores, and shall
be paid for as promised. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 16.
Lisbon. |
65. Robt. Cock to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of ships with
soldiers from Scotland; could not dispatch them quickly as required,
for the men were kept on board because the King of Portugal did
not meet their demands. Has been busy getting boats to transport
the soldiers for Coina. Has much trouble with the pursers and
stewards, who steal and sell the provisions; has forbidden any provisions to leave the ships, except in boats sent by himself. Particulars of stores received. Sir Rich. Stayner has been diligent and
urgent for the ships to leave the harbour; sends back six copper
kettles to save charge; the deals are so cut up as to be worth little.
Nails are wanted, and are dear there; pitch, masts, &c., are
cheaper than in England; could save much by buying some from
the Queen's dowry money. Wants a boat; which would save boat
hire; asks that provisions may be sent in casks with the mark
deeply burnt in, that it may not easily be cut off, and for an order
to seize provisions embezzled by pursers. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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65. i. Ed. Bridgewood to Robt. Cock. Transactions relative to
the payment of bills. July 15, 1662. |
| July 16. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Capt. Peter
Fortein for a lease for 31 years of lands in the honour of Grealin,
co. Northampton; rent, 42l. 12s. 11d. [Ent. Book 13, p. 140.] |
July 16.
Hampton Court. |
Declaration by the King that if the freight of goods and merchandise to be reladen homewards by the East India Company, on
four out of five ships victualled by them, and conveying 450 landsmen to the Indies, do not defray the 11,000l. advanced by them for
the said victualling, the overplus shall be allowed them out of the
Company's customs; also, that the Convertine, one of the said
ships, though foreign built, shall only pay English customs. [Ent.
Book 7, p. 163.] |
| July 16. |
66. Information by John Parker and Chas. Wood, before Capt.
Rob. Busbridge, of the Lord General's regiment, against Robert
Carter, a disbanded lieutenant and Anabaptist costermonger of
Thames Street, who abused them when drinking together, and spoke
of an alteration soon to take place. |
| July 16. |
67. Commission to Thomas Earl of Southampton to be Lieutenant
of Hampshire, and execute the powers of the late Militia Act.
Latin. [Copy.] |
July 16.
Westminster. |
68. Dispensation to Dr. Seth Ward, Bishop elect of Exeter, to
hold also the Rectory of St. Briock, and the Vicarage of Minhenoit, co. Cornwall. Latin. |
| July 16. |
69. Draft of the above. |
| July 16. |
70. Lord Fauconberg to [Sec. Nicholas]. Hears much of meetings and night ridings of disaffected persons. Sends examinations.
Has taken bond of Bellwood, and ordered Sir John Marlay to have
an eye on Tynemouth, for the deputy governor there keeps the old
chaplain and many of the soldiers. The Lancashire ministers talk
little less than treason, and none intend to conform. The gunsmiths
are very busy dressing arms. The trained bands, being unsettled
by the late Act, are refractory and negligent. Wishes Sir Wm.
Frankland, Bart., to be a deputy lieutenant. Encloses, |
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70. i. Examinations of John Hugill and Robert Bellwood, of
Cowsby. Being near Beverley, Wm. Hallas, an Anabaptist, formerly a serjeant in Sir Arthur Hasslerigg's
regiment, informed them of an intended general rising
of the Presbyterians, Quakers, and Scots, in the north,
to be executed about Aug. 28, when they intended to
seize the trained bands; the examinants wished to secure
Hallas, but failed. July 14. |
| July 16. |
71. Petition of the Mayor of Bristol to the King, for power to
examine all shipowners and servants or passengers on ships going to
the plantations, as to whether they go of their own free will, and to
keep a register of them, to avoid the abuse of husbands or wives
running away from each other, children being spirited away, apprentices, rogues, &c., escaping in that way. [Read in Council, July 16.] |
| July 16. |
72. C. P. [to Sec. Nicholas]. Information of disturbances threatening. Has ordered troops for Axminster. Is going to meet the
deputy lieutenants of Somersetshire and Dorsetshire, to make arrangements for mutual protection. The chief persons mentioned
are Pyne, Bovett, Wethem of Chard, Scut of Poole, and two others. |
| July 16. |
Commission to Alex. Mackenny to be Colonel and Commander of
the Guards to be raised for the government of Dunkirk. Minute.
[Ent. Book 4, p. 7.] |
| July 16. |
Warrant to pay to Sir William Boreman 443l., for the expenses of
planting Greenwich Park and other work there. [Docquet.] |
| July 16. |
Grant to Thomas Hook, of Flanchford, Surrey, of the dignity of
a Baronet, with the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
| July 16. |
Grant to Rich. Brett of an annuity of 250l. from the customs on
logwood. [Docquet.] |
July 16.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to confirm Edward Phillips
as barber of the household, joined with Bryan Mortimer. [Ent.
Book 8, p. 37.] |
| July 17. |
73. Warrant from Commissioner Peter Pett and Sam. Pepys to
Thomas Cowley, clerk of the cheque at Deptford, to enter Wm.
Miller on the muster book of the Katherine, during the time that
he gave constant attendance on board as pilot extraordinary, for
which he has received no satisfaction. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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73. i. Note of service performed by Wm. Miller, as extra pilot on
the Katherine, from June 13 to September 19, 1661, in
taking the King frequently down the river, and to
Chatham, Gravesend, &c. |
| July 17. |
Instructions to Lieutenants and Deputy Leutenants of counties.
Their commissions are granted according to the Act for ordering the
force of the kingdom. They are to meet frequently to settle the
militia; to return certificates of the value of Peers' estates to the
Commissioners appointed to assess them; to prevent disorders; to
secure places of strength, those of adjacent counties to be helpful to
each other; punish vagrants or seditious persons who attempt to
distract the minds of the people; thank volunteers and give them
all encouragement, sending in their names to Council; to be very
vigilant over those of the Republican party, there being too much
reason to believe that there is a design among men of desperate
fortunes to make some sudden insurrection, and though they are too
numerous to be sent to gaol, those who are notoriously active should
be secured, and others obliged to find sureties for their good behaviour; any person may be excused from finding a horse and
horseman, on payment of 10l. a year, which sums are to be employed in finding and furnishing horse. An exact account is to be
sent to Council of all things relating to the forces. [Ent. Book 4,
p. 62.] |
| July [17.] |
74. Draft of the above. |
| July ? |
75. Form by which the Lord Lieutenants of Counties are
ordered to appoint the Deputy Lieutenants. |
July 17.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Theophilus Gilby 100l. from the privy
seal dormant for 10,000l., to enable him to go down to Chester, to
take upon him the command of the castle. [Ent. Book 7, p. 164.] |
| July 17. |
Warrant to pay to the Cofferer of the Household 4,500l. for Sir
William Wale, purveyor of wines, in part of a much larger sum
due to him for the King's wines, &c. [Docquet.] |
| July 17. |
Warrant for instalment of 2,873l. 18s. 1¾d., the first fruits of the
bishopric of Winchester, to be paid in four years. [Docquet.] |
| July 17. |
76. Moses Butler to the Navy Comrs. Survey of deals, worth
4l. 5s. per hundred. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 18.
Plymouth. |
77. John Lanyon to the Same. The ships that carried the horse
from Dunkirk for the Portugal service have reached the Scilly
Islands, and will be in to-morrow. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 18.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to Lawrence Hyde of the office of Master of
the Robes, with allowance of 500l. a year for himself, in lieu of the
fees for measure and poundage on moneys usually taken, and
4,500l. for the charges of his office. [See May 9. Ent. Book 7,
p. 165.] |
| July 18. |
Grant to William Legg, on surrender of Richard Norton, of the
yearly rent of 31l. 2s. 11d. out of the Manor of Wordelham, co.
Hants, and of the office of Lieutenant or Keeper of the Forest of
Aylesholt and Woolmer. [Docquet.] |
July 19.
Hampton Court. |
78, 79. Sec. Nicholas to Sir Hugh Smythe and Edward Phelipps.
The King approves their efforts to check the disturbances, by placing
companies in the factious town of Taunton, and securing suspicious
persons. Orders the apprehension of Col. Buffett alias Bovett, and
Capt. Quarle. Also |
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The Same to the Earl of Exeter. The King approves his prudent
care in demolishing the walls of Northampton to prevent its being
made a garrison; also the husbandry of letting those who pull it
down have the materials; but they must be looked after that they
do their work thoroughly. New commissions are preparing for the
Lord Lieutenants; the Earl's will be sent in March, when his old one
expires, with powers to take the new oaths according to the new Act.
Asks a list of men fit for deputy lieutenants, as none can act without
the King's approbation. [Copies.] |
| July 19. |
80. Warrant to Sir Harbottle Grimstone, master of the Rolls, to
admit Sir Jo. Duncombe, or his nominee, to the next vacant place
in the Six Clerks' office, after the appointment of Silius Titus or his
nominee. [Draft.] |
| July 19. |
Grant to John Banaster, one of the King's violinists for his
private music, in place of David Mell, deceased, of the fee of 110l.
a year. [Docquet.] |
July 19.
Lisbon. |
81. Robt. Cock to the Navy Comrs. Seizure of the ship provisions;
the purser of the Mathias says he has a right to sell, and the overplus of provisions is his own, since he has to make good what is
wanting, and that the victualler general often buys provisions of the
pursers. Asks if this is true; if it be, they will embezzle and sell
what they can, even if the seamen want provisions, and the King
has had to buy them at twice their value. Wants a speedy supply
of money, having constantly to provide things for ships, which can
only be bought with ready money. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 20.
Plymouth. |
82. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. The horse ships have
arrived from Lisbon, but did not see much of the country; they say
the Spaniards are powerful, and are within 30 miles of Lisbon;
some say the English were not cordially received, but ordered to
march forthwith to the camp. The William and John being ordered
up the river to land the troops, ran ashore and was injured. [Adm.
Paper.] |
July 20.
The Mary, Lisbon river. |
83. John Hubbard to the Same. Sir Rich. Stayner, the viceadmiral, is dangerously ill at Lisbon. Wants cables and boatswain's
stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 20. |
84. Sir Francis Vincent to Sec. Nicholas. Robert Russell, late a
Parliament officer, was imprisoned at Salisbury for wearing his
sword probably in ignorance of the proclamation. Begs his release,
as he has for some years past shown great affection to the King's
service. |
| July 21. |
Grant to John Savile, of Yorkshire, of the dignity of a Baronet,
with the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
July 21.
Bristol. |
85. Henry Creswick and William Colston, deputy lieutenants of
Bristol, to Sec. Nicholas. The Duke of Ormond, lord lieutenant
of the city, has gone for Ireland; have deferred the general muster
of the militia which he ordered, till the fair is over, and whilst it lasts,
have ordered the trained bands to keep guard. |
July 21.
Hutton. |
86. Sir Geo. Fletcher to Williamson. Regrets his inability to
serve him in his brother's business; Sir Patrick Curwen and Sir
Edw. Musgrave were the first offered to the bench, and they prevented
all other pretenders. |
July 21.
Hinton St. George. |
87. Sir Hugh Smythe and Edw. Phelipps to Sec. Nicholas. Have
ordered Colonel Bovett, the two Quarles, and Major Colbourne to
be sent to his honour. Hope to meet with a knot of the contrivers
of the plot at Bristol fair; Capt. Barker and others are in custody
at Taunton, and shall be kept till further orders. Enclose, |
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87. i. Information of John Heathfield. There was a meeting
at Taunton of 20 old commissioned officers,—Colonel
Bovett, Major Colbourne, and others; they have 2,000
arms and 2,000l. at command. They expect the Londoners to begin; they are to be headed by Ludlow, who is
said to be in the country. July 18. |
July 22.
London. |
88. Philemon Fabri to Williamson. Mr. Frischman is trying to
get him back to Strasburg; if he cannot have hopes of employment
here, must leave for Paris. Asks for money to take him back. French. |
July 22.
Hampton Court. |
The King to the [Lord Warden of the Stannarie]. Orders him
to proceed on a commission and instructions which will be issued
to him, in making compositions with tinners, by way of ascertaining
the pre-emption and price which should be paid for all the tin found
in Cornwall and Devonshire, or by way of duty on every cwt.
thereof, in lieu of pre-emption and coinage custom; or to make
agreement for the farming of the same, or to take such orders as
will encourage the tinners and benefit the kingdom. Promises to
ratify any such compositions. [Ent. Book 3, p. 70.] |
| July 22. |
Grant of denization to Walter Senserf, on condition that he pay
customs as other strangers. [Docquet.] |
July 22.
Plymouth. |
89. Capt. Thos. Tindall to the Navy Comrs. The Two Bachelors
has arrived at Plymouth from Lisbon, and waits further orders.
[Adm. Paper.] |
July 22.
Deptford. |
90. Jo. Davies to Samuel Pepys. Can furnish the stores required
for the Henry; the Harwich hoy is gone to Chatham, but will
return for a windlass, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 23. |
91. John Walwin to Sec. Nicholas. Being banished by the
usurpers, went to live at Haerlem in Holland, and lost 2,000l. there
by oppression for his loyalty; begs that he and other English who
have so suffered may have justice done them, in the treaty with the
Dutch Ambassadors now in hand. |
| July 23. |
Warrant to Mr. Wickham, messenger, to apprehend Richard
Carter, costermonger, and bring him before Sec. [Nicholas]. Minute.
[Ent. Book 7, p. 210.] |
| [July 23.] |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to take him into custody, and keep him close prisoner. Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 210.] |
| July 23. |
92–95. Memoranda [by Sec. Nicholas] of transactions at the
Council Board, from January 2 to July 23, 1662. Four Papers. |
July 23.
Fortune, Cowes, Isle of Wight. |
96. Capt. Henry Fenn to [the Navy Comrs.]. Sailed May 6 from
Dunkirk with three ships more; met off the Land's End the fleet
which brought home the Queen; Capt. Allin went to it to receive
the Queen's commands for Lisbon, and did not return; was forced
to sail without his convoy, hoping to meet them off the rock,
and deciding if met by men-of-war, to say he was going to reinforce Tangiers garrison. They were accosted by three Spanish men-of-war, and forced to give an account of their intentions; professed
on close examination to be bound for Tangiers, but the Spaniards
then said they knew them to be going from Dunkirk for Lisbon, that
10 sail more were coming from England, and that 23 or 24 men-ofwar were lying in wait to intercept them. Told the Spaniards that if
they were injured, the King would see them doubly satisfied, whereon
the Spaniards bade them not go for Lisbon, and offered to convoy
them to Tangiers; accepted the offer with seeming joy, but parted
from them in a storm off Cape St. Vincent, landed the troops, sailed
by Ireland to Plymouth, and thence to the Isle of Wight, where
they wait orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 23.
Chatham. |
97. William Hempson to Samuel Pepys. Has prepared the
accounts and estimates of the whole expense of the Royal Charles,
but delays bringing them up, on account of orders for the speedy
setting forth of other ships which require his presence. [Adm.
Paper.] |
July 23.
Whitehall. |
98. Stephen Fox to the Same. The Duke of Albemarle wishes
the 94 horses, with as many men, and with hay, oats, &c., to be
shipped as soon as they come down, and hopes all is ready for their
transportation with a convoy, without which they will hardly stir;
they are ordered to be ready at an hour's warning. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 24.
Portsmouth. |
99. Capt. Ben Johnson to the Same. The tallow has proved
better than was expected. The Princess had to leave without ensign
or pendants; account of other stores wanted, especially oakum, which
he has borrowed of ropemakers till they are weary of lending.
[Adm. Paper.] |
July 24.
Diamond. |
100. John Francis to the Navy Comrs. Went by command of
Col. D'Oyley, governor of Jamaica, to sail to the Caiman Islands
for turtle, but was too early for it, and had to buy it from a Frenchman; has arrived safely in the Downs, but the commander is
dead. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [July 24.] |
Petition of Col. John Russell and others to the King, that they,
as the first proposers, may have the entire management of an Insurance Company for navigation, which if rightly settled and regulated, will prove very advantageous to trade and navigation. With
report thereon by the Council for Trade, that the proposals are to
raise a joint stock of 100,000l. or more, to be vested with the East
India Company, or in some public secure way, so as to become an
encouragement to ship-owners, &c., to ensure, and a great public
service; proposing the incorporation of a society, and that Parliament should review and provide against the defects in previous
schemes of the sort, which are stated, and remedies proposed. With
table of proposed fees. [Trade Papers, Vol. 133, ff. 70, 71.] |
July 24.
Hampton Court. |
101. Warrant for a licence to Hugh Butler to erect and maintain
one or more lighthouses about Milford Haven, receiving 2d. per ton
on English and 4d. on foreign ships passing that way, for maintenance thereof. Endorsed with notes [by Williamson] that the certificates from Bristol, Milford, and Gloucester of the usefulness of
these lights were given 26 February to Mr. Brounker, to use at the
Committee of the House of Commons. |
July 25.
Hampton Court. |
102. Warrant to Sir Jordan Crosland, governor of Scarborough
Castle, to receive Colonel Berry into custody for treasonable designs.
With note by Peter Hawkins that the prisoner was received, August
30. [Copy.] |
July 25.
Hampton Court. |
103. Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to
deliver Henry Martin into the custody of Capt. James Lambert of
the Anne, together with the warrant for transporting him. |
July 25.
Victualling Office. |
104. Certificate from Thos. Lewis to the Navy Comrs., that James
Almond, purser of the Ruby, is charged with eight pipes of Canary
wine, for which a bill was drawn upon the Treasurer of the Navy.
[Adm. Paper.] |
July 26.
Portsmouth. |
105. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Is fitting out the York,
which will be ready in ten days. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 26.
The Breda, Downs. |
106. Capt. John Hesilgrave to the Same. Wants victuals,
calking, and a cable. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 26.
Burghley. |
107. Earl of Exeter to Sec. Nicholas. The business at Northampton will be perfectly effected by this time, by the deputy lieutenants. Requests the money advanced to the labourers. Sends a list
[of proposed deputy lieutenants]. |
July 26.
Gloucester. |
108. Lord Herbert to [Sec. Nicholas]. The difficulty of demolishing the walls and fortifications of Gloucester will be greater than
anticipated, and the expense on survey, 1,204l. 0s. 10d., instead of
50l. Has made great breaches, pulled down the flankers, taken
away the gates, &c., but if the rampart of earth, 15 yards broad,
is to be removed, money must be sent, or the neighbours ordered
to help. Encloses, |
108. i. Survey by Eleazar Brans of certain work required to be
done about Gloucester Castle; total cost, 1,204l. 10s.
Gloucester, July 23. |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
109. Order in Council, on petition of Sarah Barebones, for the
release on bail, from the Tower, of her husband, close prisoner
there many months, and so ill that he must perish, unless released. |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for presentation of Rob. Sorsby, B.D., prebendary of
York Cathedral, to the Rectory of Birkin, co. York. [Ent. Book 6
p. 38.] |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
The King to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Orders a commission to the Lord Warden of the Stannaries of
Cornwall and Devonshire, the officers of the duchy of Cornwall,
and others, to treat with the tinners and others interested in the
tin works, and thus to ascertain and settle the revenue arising from
the duties of pre-emption and coinage, so as to conduce to the
support of the tinners, and the reputation of that commodity. Will
ratify any such compositions made. Also an order for payment of
all expenses of the commission, by the Receiver General of Cornwall.
[Ent. Book 3, p. 70.] |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
Commission to William Gannock to be Captain of a foot company
in Dunkirk, in place of Capt. Ant. Cope. Minute. [Ent. Book 2,
p. 30.] |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a grant to Leonard Ceely and his heirs, of certain
lands, co. Suffolk, bequeathed by Wm. Ceely to Henry and Herman,
sons of Leonard Ceely, but which are in the King's power, because
the said sons are aliens. [Ent. Book 7, p. 166.] |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
Order for a warrant to pay to John Lord Belasyse 500l., towards
the repair of the fortifications at Kingston-upon-Hull. [Ent. Book 7,
p. 167.] |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for release of Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Attorney General, from
a covenant to the late King not to hunt nor kill any of the deer
coming out of Rockingham Forest into his disafforested Manor of
Carlton, alias Easthall, and other lands therein, but to hunt them
back into the said forest. [Ent. Book 7, p. 168.] |
July 27.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant to pay to Sec. Nicholas 150l., employed for private
services, out of the privy seal for 10,000l., for secret service. [Ent.
Book 7, p. 169.] |
| July 28. |
110. Sir John Nicholas to [Williamson]. Sends him letters to
decypher; the King and Queen are expected to be at Greenwich
next day; his father is better, the disease being fallen into his ancle. |
July 28.
Shrewsbury. |
111. Fras. Lord Newport to Sec. Nicholas. Has ordered the
apprehension of the gentleman commanded. Hearing of an intended
insurrection in Lancashire on the 22d, secured many persons likely
to join in such an attempt, but has now released them on bail.
Sends him names of gentlemen for deputy lieutenants of the county. |
July 28.
The Mary. |
112. John Hubbard to the Navy Comrs. Sir Rich. Stayner is
better; states the stores wanting for the vessel; begs leave to come
home for the winter. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 29. |
113. Capt. Willm. Badiley to the Same. Wants a bridle for the
chain that the hulks ride by at Woolwich, as the cables will not
make them bear together. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 29. |
Grant to William Robinson of the office of Gentleman Porter of
the Tower, in place of Alvarny Pinckney, deceased. [Docquet.] |
| July 29. |
Warrant to pay to Richard Arundel 2,000l. at present, and such
other sums as the Treasurer shall find necessary for payment of the
garrison of Pendennis, and which are not discharged by former assignations. [Docquet.] |
| July 29. |
Grant to Edward Earl of Clarendon and his heirs of the manors
of Langley, Leefield, and Ramsden, co. Oxford, with coppices, woods,
Newfrith, alias Brice's Lodge, &c., in Whichwood Forest, forfeited
by Sir John Danvers, and vested in the Crown by a late Act of
Parliament. [Docquet.] |
| July 29. |
114. Willm. Harman to the Navy Comrs. Want of labourers to
lay up the timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 30. |
115. Capt. John Brooke to the Same. Survey and refitting of
the Cygnet. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 30.
Woolwich. |
116. Estimate by Chris. Pett, and two others, of the works
necessary for the Royal James, now in dry dock at Woolwich;
total cost, 568l. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [July 30.] |
117. Proposal to remedy the mischief accruing to English manufacturers by the loss of cloth trade with Holland, owing to the
impositions laid by the Hollanders on English cloth, and their
encouragement of their own manufactures, by trying to have that
imposition removed; by preventing the export of English and Irish
wools thither, so that we may not be killed with arrows from our
own quiver, and by trying to obtain the pre-emption of all the
wool of Spain, with which the cloth of Holland is manufactured, &c.
Damaged. |
| [July 30.] |
118. Copy of the above. |
July 30.
Eyton, Shropshire. |
119. Fras. Lord Newport to Sec. Nicholas. Major Salway is
brought into Shrewsbury Castle, and shall be sent to London. If
anything is proved against him, his brother, Major Waring, late
governor under the usurped powers, and doubtless his confederate,
should be secured. |
July 30.
Whitehall. |
120. Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to
deliver John Bremen, prisoner, into the custody of Herbert Rimbron,
one of the King's troop of Guards. |
July 30.
Hampton Court. |
The King to [the Mayor of Plymouth]. Repeats his recommendation of Sam. Trelawney, as fifty qualified for town clerk of
Plymouth, as soon as occasion offers, notwithstanding any letters
that have been or may be obtained from him to the contrary,
having expressly forbidden any other address for the said place.
[Ent. Book 3, p. 72.] |
| [July 30.] |
121. Draft of the above. |
July 30.
Bristol. |
122. Matthew Jones to Walter Jones. Private money matters;
religious advice. Mr. Ewens was taken by the soldiers, after
preaching last Lord's day. Encloses, |
|
122. i. Da. Davies to Walter Jones. Requests him to purchase
for him, second hand, Littleton's Tenures, Coke upon
Littleton, and other legal books. The Lord's people need
each other's prayers. A storm appears which should
make them cling to each other. Asks how it fares with
those in the city. July 21. |
| July 31. |
123. Examination of Thomas Hill, of Creech, co. Somerset. Was
at And. Sesse's house at Taunton, and heard Lawrence Carter, Henry
Hughes, and others, drink a health to Col. Rich. Buffett, and they
beat him for refusing to pledge it. They said old Dick should be
old Dick still, and they would be for old Oliver's creation. With
note that the persons named are all in custody, but not examined
yet. |
July 31.
Portsmouth. |
124. John Tippetts to Sir Willm. Batten. Repairs of the Sapphire. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 31.
Victualling Office. |
125. Certificate by Thos. Lewis that John Batwell, purser of the
Reserve, has passed two accounts, upon one of which he is debtor
1l. 3s. 1d., upon the other, creditor 4l. 18s. 6½d. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 31.
Hampton Court. |
Pass for Henry, son of Wm. Neville, of Holt, to travel for three
years. Minute. [Ent. Book 7, p. 184.] |
July 31.
Hampton Court. |
Warrant for a lease to Sir John Winter of the Monastery of
Burnham, co. Bucks, with lands belonging thereto, at the increased
rent at which it is valued by the surveyor general, but remitting
the fine of 200l. [Ent. Book 7, p. 185.] |
July 31.
Hampton Court. |
Declaration of allowance to the East India Company of their
expense of 1,100l., advanced for victualling four ships. The same
as that on July 16, but without stipulation for the repayment out of
the customs of the Company. [Ent. Book 7, p. 186.] |
| July ? |
126. Abstract of a petition of the Inhabitants of Bradford for a
free grammar school, pleading the largeness of the place and great
want of a school, requesting the King's patronage of it, and licence
to purchase lands value 100 marks, for its maintenance. |
| July 31. |
Warrant for a grant to the town of Bradford, Yorkshire, of a free
grammar school, under 13 governors resident within two miles
of the town, who shall appoint the master and usher, on approbation of the Archbishop or Dean of York, draw up laws, purchase
lands value 100 marks, &c. [Ent. Book 7, p. 216.] |
| July 31 ? |
127. Request by Lady Danvers, that a discrepancy in the grant of
land to her, which in the sign manual is called Shorthampton, and
in the privy seal Shorehampton, may be rectified. |
| July 31. |
Grant to Dame Grace Danvers, widow, and to John, her son,
of several manors, lands, &c., parish of Cropedy, Shorthampton, &c.,
co. Oxon, late parcel of the possessions of Sir John Danvers, deceased;
to hold for her life, with remainder to her said son and his heirs male;
provided she pay her son 200l. a year when he becomes 21 years
old, on condition of his releasing all his interest in his father's lands
to those to whom the King may have granted them. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Grant to Richard Astley, co. Stafford, of the dignity of a Baronet,
with the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Like grant to Sir Jacob Garrard, of Langford, co. Norfolk.
[Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Grant to William Harbord, in reversion after Sir Chas. Harbord,
of the office of Surveyor General of the Revenue; fee, 200l. a year.
[Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Grant to Thomas Davies of a third part of all such moneys in
the hands of Dennis Hollister, as are due to the King and not
pardoned, with power to recover the same. [Docquet.] |
| July ? |
128. Petition of Katherine Hitchcock, alias Roper, to the King,
for a proportion of the 2,000l. given hy His Majesty for charitable
uses. Her husband, Capt. Miles Hitchcock, was wounded and taken
prisoner in a sally from Oxford, and died. She was robbed, plundered, forced into Flanders, and, being a relation of the Duke of
Ormond, was brought to His Majesty at Bruges, where he promised
to remember her, if he was ever restored. Annexing, |
|
128. i. Certificates by Rich. Hastings and Horatio Carey to
the valour, loyalty, and death of Miles Hitchcock, and
the poverty and desolation of his widow and family,
July 12, 1662; also by Lady Mary Moore, that Capt.
Miles Hitchcock died at Cowdry, Sussex, of wounds received in fight with the Parliament army; also certificate by Thos. Bates, and six others, of St. Martin's-in-theFields, to the good conduct of Katherine Hitchcock,
July 28, 1662. |
| July ? |
129. Petition of Willm. Knoyelys and three others to the King,
for a lease of concealed lands, cos. Berks and Oxon, to be discovered
by him. Served the late King during the wars, and their estates
were sequestered; also contributed to the Restoration. Marked
[by Nicholas] "The King will grant no more discoveries." |
| July ? |
130. Petition of Fras. Layton, yeoman of the jewel house, to the
King, for reversion of his said office, in which he has served 50
years, to his son Henry, whom he has educated for it. Has suffered
much for loyalty, but Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the jewel house,
refuses his request, expecting soon to have disposal of the place by
his death. |
| July ? |
131. Petition of Anthony Jackson, His Majesty's servant, to the
King, for the place of Master of Requests, Dr. Mason being dead.
Had a prothonotary's place, and a presumption of a mastership of
requests; was seven years in the Tower, in daily expectation of
death, for proclaiming His Majesty. |
| [July.] |
132. Order that Thos. Povey, sworn master of requests extraordinary, instead of ordinary, as was intended, be admitted to an
ordinary place the next vacancy, according to a former promise, he
having consented for Sir Thos. Beverley to fill the vacancy caused
by decease of Dr. Mason. |
| July ? |
Warrant to the Master of the great wardrobe for livery coats
for the master of the barge to the Queen, and for 24 of her watermen. [Docquet.] |
| July ? |
133. Order by the King in Council, — on account of the
flocking of Catholics to the chapels of the Queen at St. James's, the
Queen-Mother at Somerset House, and the foreign ambassadors,—
that no English be allowed to attend these services, except the
respective officers of their Majesties' families, and their children,
on pain of the punishments ordered by law. |
| July ? |
134. The King to the Lord Treasurer. Desires that Rob. Harleston, appointed Secretary to the Customs' Comrs. for his loyal
endeavours for the Restoration, may be preserved in his place,
with as large a salary, whatever alterations may happen in the
settlement of the Customs. [Draft.] |
| July ? |
135. Sir Allan Apsley to Williamson. Wants warrants for Wm.
Poulton to be a King's falconer, in place of Edward his late father,
and for George Barber to be gamekeeper of Wandsworth. |
| July. |
136. John Chapman to the Navy Comrs. The removal of the
brewing vessels at the clerk of the ropeyard's at Chatham will cost
35s. to 40s. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July. |
137. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Same. Repairs of the Briar.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| July. |
138. Estimate by John Tippetts of the charge of houses for the
clerk and smith of the Portsmouth Dockyard to lodge in, viz., 198l.
and 78l. 5s. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July. |
139. Proposals offered to the Lord Treasurer for the advancement
of the revenue,—that the farming of the subsidy of tonnage and
poundage be postponed till its real value is ascertained, by letting
to farm the imposts on wines, tobacco, &c., by themselves, and
keeping the collecting of tonnage and poundage in commission,
showing the advantages to be derived from this plan. |
| July ? |
140. Bill of [George] Tomlins for ornamentally writing and
embellishing in gold patents, letters to the Emperor of Russia, &c.;
total, 22l. |
| July ? |
141. Similar bill; total 23l. Examined by Sec. Nicholas. |
| July ? |
142. Representation of the importance of the City and Castle of
Chester, the county being full of good families, the place commanding
North Wales, and being the high road to Dublin. Arguments that
it should be garrisoned, because so many ejected ministers go about
like firebrands, and because of the numbers of Presbyterian gentry
and others who hold private meetings, the gentry being dissatisfied
because put out of the commission for peace, and all disliking the
Church Liturgy; much faction is also caused by there being two
lord lieutenants. Damaged. |
