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| [March 1.] |
1. Oath of Supremacy and Allegiance taken by Dr. Benj. Laney,
late Bishop of Peterborough, on his election to the Bishopric of
Lincoln. |
| March ? |
2. Petition of — Pocock, B.D., to the King, for presentation to
the Rectory of Newbury, co. Berks, void by deprivation of Benj.
Woodbridge. With note in his favour by Gilbert, Bishop of London. |
March 2.
Whitehall. |
3. Warrant for presentation of — Pocock to the above rectory. |
| March 2. |
4. Sir Thos. Clarges to Mr. Godolphin. The Duke of Albemarle
does not wish the Duke of Buckingham or others to have a proviso
added for themselves to the private Act about his estate in Ireland,
fearing lest his bill may be obstructed thereby. |
| March 2. |
5. — to [Davenport, at Boston, New England.] Detailed
account of the sufferings of God's people from the Act of Uniformity, by which 1,500 or 1,600 ministers of ability are ejected,
and ignorant, scandalous, and unworthy men put in their places.
None of the ejected ministers durst act since August 24, there have
been such watchings against private meetings; the gaols are so filled
that many are stifled through thronging together; Anabaptists hold
out long and Quakers to the last; most of the Presbyterians have
conformed to the present worship, and all would have submitted
had not the covenant pinched them, but God has judged some of
them. Swinock of Thames Street, yielding to put on a surplice,
died soon after; another was killed in riding, on his way to conform,
&c. Providential interferences in behalf of the godly. State of
affairs in Ireland; Scotland is in a worse condition than England. Mr. Leviston, a famous minister, is banished, and Dr. Layton
turned papist; the bishops are low in the account of all, instances
of delivery of the godly from indictments, &c. There are few
communicants at churches, only 10, 20, or 40, where there are
20,000 persons more than 16 years old, and on festival days only
the parson and three or four are at devotions; the clergy preach
very poorly; instances given thereof, and of their disorderly lives;
some are latitudinarians, and are abhorred and despised. The
churches in London meet privately in dark winter evenings and
break bread. Blames the ministers for not keeping to their flocks
and appearing in assemblies, for fear of losing 20l. a month; thus
many church members have fallen off. Popish worship is openly
set up at Somerset House, but the Papists are not disquieted, or if
informed against, are committed and then released. There has been
great urging of the Oath of Allegiance, and Rich. Saltonstall, of
New England, was imprisoned for wanting some explanation before he took it. Accidents lately befallen churches. A toleration
is expected since the King's declaration, but the bishops abhor
it, as they only subsist by rigour and persecution, and would
scarcely have any frequenters, if there were freedom; they have
been writing to the Parliament men before they came up,
February 18, but the King is offended with their practices, and
they are under a cloud; some would moderate the Act of Uniformity, and the Presbyterians are ready to meet the bishops half
way; that Act has much troubled the country, and the fanatic
party has prevailed by suffering. Trade declines exceedingly, want
of liberty of conscience driving many away, the Dutch encouraging
them to come over, and giving 100l. a year each to their ministers.
Other causes of decline are, the large sums in the hands of bishops;
protections granted by the King and Parliament men to debtors;
many manufactures being made known to foreign countries, during
the late troubles; the ill making of commodities at home, and the
curse of God on the land. Trade will further suffer by the sale of
Dunkirk, and the coasts will be annoyed with pirates. The French
King was determined about it, and we were loath to provoke so potent
a neighbour, and were wanting money. The Episcopalians hate the
Presbyterians, who, by espousing a national church, call the highest
to account more than the Congregationalists. The members of Parliament are courted by men of both parties. They have called in
question the release from Newgate of Dr. Calamy, imprisoned for
preaching in his own meeting place, no successor having been
chosen. The King liberated him, and had an interview with him; he
was offered the bishopric of Coventry and Lichfield, for helping His
Majesty in the worst times; the observation of Lent has been debated,
and carried by 120 against 75. The Earl of Derby is questioned for
putting to death a man [Wm. Christian] who surrendered the Isle
of Man in the late times, but he stands upon his power. Forces
are sent to Scotland to keep the discontented quiet. Archibald
Johnston, Lord Wariston, was lately taken in France, and sent
over by the King of France, who will send over any other of the
obnoxious fled thither; he was chairman of the late Committee of
Safety, but what gives greatest offence is, that many years ago, he
was desired to upstir the Scots to enter England, by a letter which
the late King asked to see, but he, pretending to fetch it, burnt it
and withdrew; he is very ill, very poor, and his lady and 12
children live on the charity of friends. Four have lately been
executed at Tyburn, who were trepanned into treason by those who
pretended to be of their opinions. John Baker, sometime of New
England, is in prison about this matter. Many imprisoned for
conscience sake are liberated, including 100 or 200 Quakers, but
20 have died in prison, one of whom was attended to the grave by
1,500 or 2,000 persons of his opinions. Lord St. John has gone
beyond seas, unwilling to stay longer; the Marquis of Ormond is made
Prince of Tipperary. There was a strange conjuncture of planets called
Trigon, December 2, 1662, which has happened at important epochs
of history. Foreign intelligence; movements of the French King;
affairs in Germany. Prophetic visions seen by a godly minister.
Contributions are made for the poor ejected ministers. Dr. Cornelius
Burgess, who had 1,000l. a year, begs his bread; some teach in
schools, some get into families, some cut tobacco and take up very
mean employments. The Bishop of London complained in the
Upper House of slanders against himself, and asked whether bishops
could be considered as peers, and such things prosecuted as scandalum magnatum, but the question was waived. A very great
person said it were well if bishops did not marry, because their
wives contended for place with their betters. The Bishop of London
affronted some noblemen by appointing clerks to their vacant
livings, and one especially by keeping him long waiting when he
called upon him, &c. The King sent for Mr. Calamy, Dr. Bates,
and Manton, and some say Mr. Baxter, and promised to restore them
to their livings, pitying that such men should be vacant, and protesting against popery. Before they went in to the King, people
said "What do these Presbyters here?" but when they came out,
they said "Your servant, Dr. Calamy, &c." They were told that a bill
for liberty should be sent to the House, but they should have their
liberty on subscribing 13 inoffensive articles touching doctrine. An
Act of Comprehension, or one of indulgence, is talked of The Lower
House shows a disaffected spirit to liberty according to the King's
declaration; the business is now debating. The House has petitioned
the King against toleration. There are 2,000 fanatic ministers in the
land, who have very many adherents, and are very dangerous to the
church, for nettles, gently handled, will sting. Particulars of
private friends. Religious experiences. Private affairs. [Eight
closely written pages. Query whether this be not the letter from
Hook, a minister, referred to on April 21, 1663.] |
March 2.
Whitehall. |
6. Sec. Bennet to Lord Tiveot. Will be glad to hear what passes
between the French and Spaniards about the limits of the jurisdiction of Dunkirk. Wants a Latin Thomas à Kempis in the great
Louvre print. Is preparing his lordship's commission for the government of Tangiers. [Two pages.] |
March 2.
Chatham. |
7. Edw. Gregory to the [Navy Comrs.] Sends the musters of the
Reserve. Capt. Holmes will obey the Duke of York's orders that
henceforth not more than 140 men be allowed in her. [Adm. Paper.] |
March. 2.
London. |
8–10. Orders [by the Navy Comrs.] to the Clerks of the Cheque at
Woolwich and Deptford, to enter upon their books the names of
certain workmen employed in the repair of the Navy Office at
Seething Lane, London, and the number of days they worked, as
given in by Wm. Griffiths, doorkeeper. Three papers. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 2.
Portsmouth. |
11. Dr. Henry Perin to Sam. Pepys. Prays to be allowed to perform
his contract for supplying the stores with nails. Cannot understand
why Mr. Foley should have received orders to send nails. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 3.
London. |
Levant Company to John Hobson. In recompense for his late
uncle's services in procuring an abolition of the duty of two per
thousand, and his own in relation to the duty of one per thousand,
will allow him 150 dollars annually, so long as their accounts are
freed from that unjust charge; he is to charge it each year at the
end of the Raccolta, and thus save the expense of collecting 5
gazetts per thousand. He is to send word of all ships or goods sent
from his port to Turkey. [Levant Papers Vol. v., p. 21.] |
March 3.
London. |
The Same to Consul Cave at Smyrna. Ask the truth of the
complaint of Ant. Nicholas, one of their members, that his goods
were charged 20 per cent. in money, and cloth value 20 per cent.
detained from him as broke, and desire that no more than the real
broke may be retained. [Levant Papers, Vol. v., p. 22.] |
| March 3. |
12. Order from the Lord Mayor of London to the Constables, to be
always ready personally or by deputy, with staffs openly fixed
before their dwellings, to suppress disorders in the City arising from
hackney coachmen, carmen, &c., and the meaner sort of people, who,
under the usurped powers, were borne up in undutifulness against
their superiors, and who, by their rudeness and insolent behaviour to
persons of quality riding or walking through the City, compel them
to trade in the suburbs. All persons thus offending in gesture,
words, or actions, are to be apprehended and brought before a justice
of peace. Printed. |
March 3.
Darneton. |
13. — to Sir W. Blakeston. A meeting of Quakers was
held at Haughton, at Wastall's house. A woman who spoke and aman with her are taken prisoners; it is said they come from
Lancashire. Hopes the Lord will put it into the King's heart to
prevent their wicked designs in time. Imperfect. |
| March 3 ? |
Note of the petition of Edm. Harrison, the King's embroiderer,
that the case between him and George Pinckney and Wm. Rutlish,
who unduly gained a patent for his place after him, against which
he obtained a judgment, may be referred to some of the King's
learned counsel, to examine whether the petitioner has done anything irregular, and if he have not, that process against his opponents
should not be stayed by a nolle prosequi. [Ent. Book 13, p. 219.] |
March 3.
Whitehall. |
Report of the Attorney and Solicitor General, on the petition of
Edm. Harrison, that the petitioner has duly obtained a judgment in
Chancery against Pinckney and Rutlish, for cancelling their patent;
that a nolle prosequi would be hard and unusual; and that the
petitioner would be best relieved by a letter to the Lord Chancellor,
before whom the case is depending. With order thereon for taking
off the nolle prosequi, and for the Lord Chancellor to see to the
speedy execution of the judgment. [Ent. Book 13, pp. 233–4.] |
March 3.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer on the petition of William
Lord Crofts for a lease for 31 years of the manors of Stoke-underHamdon and Fautonbrid, on the former rent and a reasonable fine.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 235.] |
| March 3. |
Pass for four horses for the Prince of Orange. Minute. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 291.] |
| March 3. |
Pass for Sir Nicholas Armorer to Holland. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 291.] |
| March 3. |
Pass for Mons. De Chapelle, captain of the Guards to the Queen,
with six horses, free of custom. With clause for allowance to be
made in the accounts of the farmers of customs. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 291.] |
| March [3.] |
Order for a warrant to [the Master of] the Wardrobe to pay to
William Creed, tailor of the robes, 120l. arrears of his pension of
40l., and to continue to him the same for life. Minute. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 291.] |
| March 3. |
The King to the Council of Trade. The petition of the inhabitants
of the suburbs of London,—that the coal merchants may bring in and
vend their coals at the prices fixed in 1638, and that they and the
wharfingers, retailers, &c., may be limited to a certain rate fixed by
Act of Parliament,—was referred to them to report thereon, but no
report has been returned; begs that they will certify their opinion.
[Ent. Book 9, pp. 295–6.] |
| March 3. |
Prohibition to any person to print for five years any portion of
the "History of the Worthies of England," compiled by Dr. Thos.
Fuller, excepting his son John Fuller, to whom the copyright
belongs. [Ent. Book 48, p. 1.] |
| [March 3.] |
14. Warrant for a dispensation to Rich. Russell, M.A., chaplain
to Denzil Lord Holles, to hold his present Rectory of Brixton, diocese
of Winchester, with that of Frome Billet and West Stafford, co. Dorset and diocese of Bristol, though above 30 miles distant. Marked
"Dr. Birkenhead." |
| March 3. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 12, p. 8.] |
| March 4. |
15. Warrant for Richard Smith, of the Old Bailey, London,
sausage-seller, to sell and buy meat for sausages for 40 days. |
| March 4. |
16. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Has surveyed the
provisions supplied for the Mermaid. The meat, for want of pickle
and looking after, is much decayed, but that it stinks he cannot say.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 5.
London. |
17. Edward Green to Capt. Richard Kingdon. Business affairs
with Alderman Vyner. Parliament has voted a committee to
amend the defects in the Act of Uniformity, and has established
episcopal government. |
March 5.
Whitehall. |
18. Joseph Williamson to the Commissioners for seizure of prohibited goods. Writes by Sec. Bennet's order to say that the
King is so displeased with their refusal to deliver certain pictures
and shells of gold imported for his use, that he recalls a commission
which can be so much abused. |
| March 5 ? |
19. Estimate by Jas. Matthews and Edw. Rundells of the cost of
erecting a shed to lay tar in the ropeyard at Woolwich; total,
141l. 1s. 6d. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 5. |
20–22. Similar estimates of repairs and alterations necessary in
the ropeyard at Woolwich. Three papers. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 5. |
23. Note by Commissioner Pett of security taken for the appearance of 13 persons at the Maidstone Assizes, on suspicion of stealing
a piece of cable. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 6.
Chatham. |
24. John Alleyn to the Navy Comrs. Has suspended Robert
Mixon from his employment as ropemaker, for striking Mr. Sliter,
the master workman in the ropeyard. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 6.
Temple. |
25. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Recommends
Mr. Wye, of Chatham, formerly surgeon of the Dolphin, as surgeon
to the Kent. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 6. |
26. Certificate by Thos. Jenison and six others, that William
Dingley is an able and experienced man, fitted to fill the office of
gunner in any of His Majesty's ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March ? |
27. Petition of William Slater, B.A., of Corpus Christi College,
Oxford, and lecturer at St. Giles'-in-the-Fields, London, to the
King, for a letter to the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, for his B.D.
degree. Was promised to be taken care of on account of his losses
in the war; was condemned to death for the cause in 1652. With
note of recommendation by John, [Bishop of] Worcester. |
March 6.
Whitehall. |
28. The King to the [Vice-Chancellor, &c.] of Oxford. Requires
them to admit Wm. Slater as Bachelor of Divinity, and James
Nicholson, late of Queen's College, as Doctor of Physic, without their
performance of any exercises or duties, on which they cannot conveniently attend. |
| March 6. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 10, p. 47.] |
| March [6]. |
Sec. Bennet to the Lord Chamberlain. The King wishes John
Bradley to be admitted as messenger on the first vacancy, he having
already done good services. [Ent. Book 10, p. 48.] |
| March [6]. |
The King to [the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge.] Recommends
John Sheldon and John Goodrick, of St. John's College, for their
M.A. degrees, which they have been prevented taking by their
attendance as chaplains to two of the King's ships. [Ent. Book 12,
p. 6.] |
| March 6. |
The King to [the Provost and Fellows of Clare Hall, Cambridge].
Requests their election of Wm. Manby, M.A. of that college, to a
vacant fellowship, from a sense of the great sufferings of his father,
Dr. Manby, for his loyalty. [Ent. Book 12, p. 7.] |
| March 6. |
Warrant to pay 10,000l. to the Queen's Receiver General, without
account, to be disbursed as Her Majesty may direct. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 294.] |
March 6.
Whitehall. |
29. Petition of Theophilus Buckworth to the King, for a grant of
some gold found in a house and land of which he was owner, and
which belonged to his great grandfather, who was carried away in
chains to Norwich, at the time of the rebellion of Kett's Camp; the
estate has been long in his possession, and he was himself a prisoner
during the late rebellion. [Altered as if to be presented by more
petitioners not named.] With reference thereon to the Attorney
General. |
| [March 6.] |
30. Resolutions at the committee for preparing a bill to prevent the
growth of Popery; that all recusants be presented at the assizes; all
churchwardens required to give in lists of non-attendants at church;
that refusal of the Oaths of Supremacy and Allegiance be a ground of
prosecution, and that all who cease to attend church or sacrament be
banished. [Printed in Commons' Journ., Vol. viii., No. 445.] |
March 6.
Ormskirk. |
31. Earl of Derby to Sec. Bennet. Requests once more the King's
leave to make Sir Edward Moseley, Mr. Preston of Holker, and
Mr. Banks of Winstanley, deputy lieutenants. Commends their
zeal and affection to His Majesty. |
March 7.
Whitehall. |
32. Petition of Daniel O'Neale to the King, for release, on
account of the slow payments made him hitherto and his losses
thereon, of the article in his contract for making gunpowder
whereby he is obliged always to leave 70 tons of saltpetre in the
King's stores; the payments were by contract to be made within three
days of delivery, but now they are only made every three months,
and are 10,478l. 14s. 4d. in arrears. With reference thereon to the
Lord Chancellor, Lord Treasurer, and others, who contracted with
the petitioner, and report by the Ordnance Officers on the petition,
that former powder makers were always supplied with saltpetre by
English saltpetre-men, who were compelled to supply the stores at a
certain price, and the quantities both of saltpetre and gunpowder
were registered, that it might be known where the fault lay if the
supply fell short; that the saltpetre mine, not being to be relied
on, the erecting a magazine for a constant supply of petre is a great
advantage, and should not be remitted, showing also the disadvantages of not keeping an adequate supply of saltpetre; [three pages]
and final report of the Lord Treasurer, Lord Chancellor, Duke of Albemarle, and Sec. Morice, December 29, that though former contracts
had not the clause to keep 70 tons of saltpetre in store, it is a great
conveniency and tends to public safety, but that as Mr. O'Neale is
not paid according to contract, he should have 250l. a year for interest
on the money he advances. |
| March 7. |
Entry of the proceeding petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 235.] |
| March ? |
33. List by Dr. Charleton, addressed to the Keeper of the Gaol at
Sarum, of 14 Quakers at Salisbury, to be released upon paying their
fines. |
| March 7. |
Warrant to the Keeper of Salisbury Gaol to release certain
Quakers confined on no charge but that of meeting together, on
their payment of their fines. [Ent. Book 9, p. 292.] |
| March ? |
34. Petition of Ralph Weckerlin to the King, to be continued
as assistant gentleman usher daily waiter, and put into the place
the next vacancy. Was gentleman usher to His Majesty as Prince.
Annexes, |
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34. i. Certificate by the Earl of Manchester to the former place
held by the petitioner, on which account he should come
in before those who were not the Prince's servants.
February 14, 1663. |
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34. ii. Form of warrant as requested in the petition. |
| March ? |
35. Request of Ralph Weckerlin, who was 23 years ago sworn
in quarter waiter, and 19 years ago daily waiter to the King, for a
warrant for his admission as assistant, to come in on the next vacancy,
before any pretenders whatsoever, as the Lord Chamberlain has put
in others before him, and he is in danger of losing his place. |
| March 7. |
Warrant for Ralph Weckerlin to be appointed gentleman usher
on the next vacancy, and meanwhile to continue as assistant. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 292.] |
| [March 7.] |
Warrant to the Farmers of the Customs to permit Daniel O'Neale
to import 50 tons of brimstone from any country whatsoever, as it
cannot be had conveniently from the immediate place of production,
and is needed for gunpowder for the King's stores. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 293.] |
| March 7. |
Warrant for delivery of certain chests of goods for the service of the
Queen and her attendants, custom free. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 294.] |
| March 7 |
Warrant for a commission to Henry Earl of St. Alban's, chamberlain to the Queen-Mother, and Sir Kenelm Digby, her chancellor,
to swear in Henry Lord Arundel, of Wardour, as her Master of the
Horse, with power to him to administer oaths to all the Queen's
officers and servants under his command. [Ent. Book 9, p. 294.] |
| [March 7.] |
36. Request for a privy seal for 7,000l. to Stephen Fox for secret
service, without account. |
| March 7. |
Privy seal for 7,000l. to Mr. Fox, to be employed for secret
services by the King's direction. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 295.] |
March 7.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe to pay the several
tradesmen for necessaries furnished for the use of the stables, from
March to Michaelmas 1661. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 319.] |
March 7.
Whitehall. |
Commission to Dr. Timothy Clerke, physician in ordinary, to
be physician to the new-raised forces within the kingdom. [Ent.
Book 11, p. 11.] |
| March 7 ? |
Commission to — Honeywood to be Lieutenant in the company of foot in Portsmouth garrison, whereof Sir Philip Honeywood
is captain. Minute. [Ent. Book 11, p. 12.] |
March 7.
Dorset House. |
37. Earl of Dorset to Sec. Bennet. Sends Hugh Morrell to give
him the names of the persons desired as referees on the business.
Begs his influence to get them appointed. |
March 7.
Deptford. |
38. J. Uthwayt to Thos. Hayter. Requests an entry to be made of
a warrant for setting up three masts in the yard at Woolwich, for
the drying of sails. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 8.
Chatham Dock. |
39. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Delay in return of a
letter. [Adm. Paper. Much defaced.] |
| March 8. |
40. Certificate by Lord Taaffe, that Augustine Joyes served well as
reformed lieutenant in the late Duke of Gloucester's regiment in
Flanders, till the surrender of Dunkirk. |
| March 9. |
41. Henry Ayscough to John Taylor. Thomas Fownes, late
sheriff of Dorsetshire, was apposed upon his summons of the Greenwax, and is charged with 58l. 13s. 4d. for fines and issues of jurors. |
| March 9. |
Warrant to pay to Jane Lady Gorges the arrears, since the Restoration, of a pension of 500l. a year, granted to her and her late
husband John Levingston, with survivorship, and to continue the
payment thereof to her for life. [Docquet.] |
March 9.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Bishop of London on the petition of William
Hill for church preferment, and for the defraying of his charges
incurred in His Majesty's service. [Ent. Book 13, p. 237.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to apprehend Livewell Chapman, with all his printing
instruments and materials, and also Mr. Leonard, his landlord.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 295.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to — Mason, of the Temple, to deliver up such books
and papers in his hands as relate to matters of state during the
usurpation. Noted "Sir John Bennet informs." Minute. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 295.] |
| March 9. |
42. Phil. Barrow to Sam. Pepys. Explains the reason of his delay
in examining and signing accounts for hemp, which were therefore
sent away without his signature. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 9.
Portsmouth. |
43. Capt. Thos. Lancaster to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships.
Wants a room in the new storehouse for a workroom, as seamen and
carpenters never agree, and a warrant to enter seamen for the
Phœnix. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 9.
Forest of Dean. |
44. Daniel Furzer to the Same. Wants notice to the justices
of Gloucestershire and Hertfordshire to obtain 16 carts for the
carriage of timber; with a list of seven of their names. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 9.
Chatham. |
45. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Same. Repairs of ships;
40l. or 50l. will be needed for gilding the Resolution. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 10.
Portsmouth. |
46. John Tippetts to Sir Wm. Batten. Repairs of the Princess.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| March 10. |
47. List of 38 prisoners in the Tower, with the dates of their
committal, from August 17, 1660. |
| March 10. |
48. Capt. Wm. Dale to Sec. Bennet. After Capt. Gregory was
taken and sent to the Tower, bade a woman visit Mrs. Gregory;
she said her husband told her not to fear, for they had 500 men
ready who had vowed to kill the King, and as to the false villain
Monk, he should he put in an iron cage and set upon St. Paul's
church; that they will give no quarter even to wives and children
of the King's party. They meet in St. Martin's Lane, Clerkenwell,
Old Street, and Moorfields. Will see the woman to-day, and get
a further account from her. |
| March 10. |
49. Capt. Wm. Dale to Sec. Bennet. Capt. John Gregory's wife said
that Ludlow was near Whitechapel, with 100 of the best men of the
old army, and, had her husband not been taken, they would have fallen
upon Kent, and killed man, woman, and child of the King's party;
Capt. Hoskew, of Cromwell's bedchamber, alias Capt. Thomas, has
500 men; a serjeant at the Tower, a servant of the Duke of York,
and a goldsmith near Somerset House, help them with tidings.
Mrs. Gregory hid a bag of writings by her husband's order; she
saw the King going in a private pair of oars, when he might easily
have been killed, had any good man been there. The Duke of
Albemarle is to be starved in an iron cage. |
| March 10 ? |
50. Note that Mr. Symmons, a goldsmith, bade Mrs. Gregory be
of good comfort, honest men would get the day, and her husband
would speedily get off, for war was beginning already in Ireland. |
| March 10 ? |
51. Memorandum from the above. |
| March 10. |
52. Proceedings before the Lords Commissioners for the office of
Earl Marshal, in reference to a stop to be put to the abuses of the
painters in marshalling funerals, making escutcheons, &c. thereby
intruding on the officers of arms. Mr. Allen appeared for the
painters, but could not answer in all points, without consulting the
wardens and company. [Two pages.] |
| March 10. |
53. Note of the King's approval of Sir Henry Lyttleton and Sir
Jo. Packington, Barts., and six others, as deputy lieutenants for
Worcestershire. |
| March 11. |
54. Earl of Southampton to Sec. Bennet. Having received the
lieutenancy of Worcestershire only in trust for Lord Windsor, is
willing to resign it to him. |
March 11.
Custom House. |
55. Sir Nic. Crisp and Sir John Shaw to Mr. Godolphin. Request leave for the bearer to peruse the privy seal for the forfeitures. |
March 11.
Newmarket. |
56. Thomas Ross to Williamson. Nothing is heard there but
matches and wagers, with horrible oaths. The University has
invited his lord (the Duke of Monmouth) to a visit, and will
entertain him with all possible honour. It is usual on such occasions
for some persons to take degrees, but the King's letter to the Vicechancellor is requisite, such as the late King gave for his present
Majesty, when visiting the University as Prince. Requests such a
letter, without which his lord cannot gratify one of his many applicants. His lord is well, and an indefatigable hunter. The Duke of
Richmond and Earl of Suffolk ran the first race; the former won
100l, thereby, but had a serious fall. Cannot yet tell who else will
break his neck or lose his money. [Two pages.] Encloses, |
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56. i. Edw. Gelsthorp, [proctor of Cambridge University, to
Thos. Ross.] Several gentlemen are expecting to obtain
an M.A. degree under the Duke's wing, on his approaching visit. Advises him to ask for the customary warrant,
which will satisfy the gentry, and add to the solemnity
of the Duke's taking his degree. The warrant should be
for degrees to all such as the Duke shall nominate.March 11. |
March 11.
Whitehall. |
57. Order in Council for passing an Act to secure various lands in
Ireland to the Duke of Albemarle, and for directing the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland to give his assent thereto. |
March 11.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer on the petition of Col. Kingsley,
one of the Life Guard, for a lease of Goodman's Fields, Whitechapel,
co. Middlesex, of right belonging to His Majesty, but now in the
possession of one Lemon. [Ent. Book 13, p. 238.] |
| March 11. |
Warrant to repay to John Nicholls 100l., borrowed from him by
the King in January, 1661. [Docquet.] |
| March 11. |
Grant to Wm. Ivey of lands, &c. in Wincanton, co. Somerset,
escheated to the Crown through the felony of Edw. Ivey. [Docquet.] |
March 11.
Ragley. |
58. Wm. Price to Viscount Conway. Money transactions for
his lordship with the Earl of Northampton and others. Sale of
timber, &c. [One and a half page.] |
| March 12. |
59. Orders signed by the Navy Comrs. for payment of 3l. 10s.
to the Master and Wardens of the Barber Surgeons, towards furnishing the medicine chest of Robert Clare, surgeon of the Oxford,
afterwards cancelled, he being removed to another ship. [Printed
form, filled up. Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Portsmouth. |
60. Capt. Thos. Lancaster, master attendant, to the Navy Comrs.
The extraordinary men allowed on the ships there should be
labourers at board wages, that they might be able to rig and unrig
the ships. The boys make no dispatch of anything. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Southampton. |
61. Robt. Richbell, mayor of Southampton, to Sir Wm. Penn and
Sam. Pepys. The complaint of Gilbert Clements, the look-out
appointed to seize on the goods embezzled from the King's ships,
that Thomas Farr assaulted him in his own house is false. There
being a mutiny in the town, Clements was enlisted in the militia for
keeping the peace, but neglecting his duty, was sent for, when he
gave ill language, and blows passed between him and Thos. Farr.
Clements is bound over to answer his contempt at the next quarter
sessions. Those who are paid for doing the King's business should
be most forward to assist in such work. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Portsmouth. |
62. St. J. Steventon to the Navy Comrs. Has disbanded the
York's crew, and will give them conduct money; they go to London
to be paid. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 12. |
63. Examinations of Katharine Gregory before Sec. Bennet. Her
husband has a kinsman in the Duke of York's service. Told
Mr. Symmons she had married one now in the Tower, who went in
the country by the name of Capt. Tomlins. Denies most of what
she was reported to have said. Gregory told her that Ludlow had
100 men ready, and that there were 500 in St. Giles', and said, on
the King going by water privately, that it would have been a fine
job for any who had it. Symmons told her times would mend.
Walking on the fort at Bristol, Gregory once told her, if God blessed
the times, she might have such a fort as that. He has another wife
in Southwark. [Two pages. See March 10.] |
| March 12. |
64. Examination of Joan Wolffe. Only knows Mrs. Gregory as
lately a lodger in her house at 2s. a week, and never heard her speak
of her husband, nor of public affairs. |
| March 12. |
Warrant to commit—Gregory's wife safe prisoner to the Gatehouse. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 296.] |
| March 12. |
Certificate by F. Royley, registrar, that John Robinson, of
Thornton, in Pickering Leith, co. York, clerk, is in a list of persons
sequestered since 1 April, 1643; that he petitioned to compound in
1649; completed his fine in 1650; but was again sequestered, and
compounded for an estate left him by his elder brother, 23 November,
1650. [Regis. Certif., Interregnum Papers, No. 323, p. 128.] |
| March 13. |
65. John Hebdon to Lord Ashley. Requests favour for John
Ward, who was constant in loyalty during the late rebellion. |
March 13.
Whitehall. |
66. Warrant for a grant to Thomas Parry, purveyor of the Duke of
York, on surrender of Thos. Jermyn and Hen. Seymour, trustees for
Rebecca Jermyn, of the offices of Keeper and Pallister of the Middle
Park of Hampton Court, with herbage and pannage, keepership of
the game, &c. [Two and a half pages.] |
| March 13. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 300–2.] |
| March 13 ? |
67. Petition of John Fortescue to the King, to sign a warrant
for the Attorney General, for a grant to him of the reversion remaining in the Crown of his estate; it has been allowed him on a previous report, on account of his sufferings and losses, and of the numerous
issue which made it unlikely for the estate to revert to the Crown. |
| March 13. |
Warrant for a grant to John Fortescue, who has suffered for
loyalty, and been active in promoting the Restoration, of the remainder, vested in the Crown, of a messuage or chapel called St.
Giles's, with lands thereto belonging, co. Warwick, the dissolved
Priory of Cookhill, co. Worcester, and other lands granted by
Henry VIII. to Nicholas Fortescue and his heirs, of whom John
Fortescue is heir male. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 296–8.] |
| March 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Thomas Clifford of a pension of 200l. a
year, for services as keeper of the King's closet and pictures. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 299.] |
| March 13. |
Warrant for a grant, with survivorship, to Thomas Panton and
Bernard Grenville, of the office of Keeper of the Lodge and Walk at
Petersham in Richmond Park, on surrender in their behalf by
Ludowick and James Carlisle. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 326–7.] |
| March 13. |
The King to [the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge]. Understands
that they have invited the Duke of Monmouth to visit them, and
desire to receive him with particular ceremony; therefore that they
may not lack the satisfaction of adopting him a son of the University, authorizes them to confer an M.A. degree on him, and on such
others as he shall recommend. [Ent. Book 12, p. 8.] |
| [March 13.] |
68. Draft of the above. |
March 13/23.
Lisbon. |
69. Thos. Maynard to the [Navy Comrs.] Has been obliged to
furnish the Westergate with stores on his own responsibility, having
received no orders from the Commissioners. Bread and cordage are
excessively dear. Mr. Cocke has lent the King of Portugal 100
quintals of biscuit, but the King's ministers affirm it to be only 80.
No cordage is to be got in the town, the King having taken all up
to furnish six ships, which are setting out to meet the Brazil fleet.
Begs discharge of his account. Complains of the detention of the
ship 20 days, waiting for the King of Portugal's letters. Encloses, |
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69. i. Capt. Robert Cocke to Ambassador [Fanshaw]. Account of
the soldiers tents and biscuit delivered at Lisbon by order
of Lord Inchiquin, the 100 quintals of biscuit lent to
the King of Portugal, and the sad for the horse soldiers.
[One and a half page. Copy.] Lisbon, March 2, 1663. |
March 14.
Portsmouth. |
70. John Tippetts to the Same. Particulars of timber. Account
of money spent in building the new storehouse; total 427l. 17s. 7d.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 14.
Portsmouth. |
71. Protestation by Hans Cross, that Fras. Sanderson, who
freighted his ship, the Adam and Eve of Dantzic, with hemp, pro
mised to pay all expenses; that after discharge of his cargo, his ship
was seized by Commissioners (as they pretended) of the Earl of
Berkshire, one of the Privy Council, and that Sanderson is bound
to pay all the loss and damage. With certificate signed by Anthony
Haberly, mayor of Portsmouth, and three others, of the seizure of
the said ship, and estimate of damages. Endorsed with a further
account of Cross's voyage and demands. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 14. |
72. Certificate by Chas. Stamford, master of the Barber Surgeons'
Company in 1659, that Wm. Wye served as surgeon in the Dolphin
from 1659 till February 1663, and is a fit person to take charge
of a fourth-rate frigate. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 14.
Winchester. |
73. Lord Sandys to Charles Lord Delawarr. Begs a reprieve for
Andrew Hill, prisoner at Winchester for horse stealing. |
March 14.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer on the petition of Sir Humphrey
Bennet, for a similar grant to that made by the late King, of the
custom and subsidies on French wines imported into Chester. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 237.] |
March 14.
Whitehall. |
74. Petition of Nicasius Le Fevre to the King, for wages, allowances,
&c., due to him as apothecary to the household since September, 1660,
of which he has yet received nothing. With reference thereon to the
Board of Greencloth, and their report, that there is but one apothecary allowed for the household, and the place is settled on John
Jones, who has 60l. a year and 12l. board wages. Annexing, |
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74. i. Bill by Nicasius Le Fevre of sums due to him from Sept.
1660 to Dec. 1662. French. |
March 14.
Whitehall. |
Minute of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 239.] |
March 14.
Whitehall. |
75. Petition of Chas. Earl of Carlisle to the King, for a grant of
the remainder of a lease of the lands and coal mines at Newbiggin,
Northumberland, forfeit by confiscation of Sir Art. Hasslerigg. With
reference to the Lord Treasurer; his further reference, April 19, to
the Surveyor General; report of the latter, April 25, that the lease
was granted for 21 years, May 1, 1655, rent 100l.; and report of the
Lord Treasurer certifying the same, May 6. |
March 14.
Whitehall. |
Minute of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 12,
p. 240.] |
| March ? |
76. Petition of Margaret, relict of Robt. Symmes, to the King,
for a present supply and a pension. Her husband, the chief saltpetre-man to the late King at Oxford, spent 1,207l., his whole estate,
in providing materials for the said service, which debt she has never
received, and is therefore in perishing condition. |
| March 14. |
77. [Proposed] clause to be inserted in the bill for relief of indigent officers, providing for the relief of Margery, widow of Major John
Symes, put to death by the late usurper, and her four children,
although through ignorance she did not send in a statement of his
arrears at the time appointed. |
March 14.
Newmarket. |
78. Earl of Thomond to Williamson. Thanks for his civilities
Found himself poor when he wanted to borrow from Mr. Povey,
but designed to give security for 500l. |
| [March 16.] |
79. Message from the King to the House of Commons. Though
he does not choose to enlarge on their address and reasons,
as they have much misunderstood him, he thanks them for their free
declaration that they will be ready to assist him to preserve the
peace of the kingdom, and begs them to enable him to put it in
such a position that seditious designs may be easily suppressed.
[Printed in Commons' Journals, Vol. viii., p. 451.] |
| March 16. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Gilbert Gerard and Sir Nich. Throckmorton 1,500l., for services and sufferings, out of the first moneys to be
raised for compositions of fines on trespass, &c., in Kingswood Forest,
near Bristol. [Docquet.] |
| March 16. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to apprehend John
Streater, and keep him safe prisoner. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 304.] |
| March 16. |
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to the Lieutenant of the Tower, to
take into custody Michael Gunning for treasonable practices. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 304.] |
March 16.
Chatham. |
80. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Is anxious to continue the master of the Reserve, although of a weak brain, and
"somtime disguised with drink," considering the person that recommended him, provided he will choose an able mate. Account of a
contract for tiles. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 17.
Mews. |
81. Sir Thos. Clarges to Williamson. Sends the articles for regulation of officers and soldiers, which are chiefly punishments by loss of
place and pay; the lord general is wary of going further till Parliament makes a law; 500 copies should be printed in an English
letter, quarto; they will not fill a sheet. Encloses, |
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81. i. Military orders and articles made by the King for the
better government of the troops and regiments of Guards,
in and out of garrison. With order for printing of the
same. [Ten pages.] March 17. |
| March. |
82. Petition of Andrew Hill to the King, for reprieve until the
judge of assize has time to report on his case. Was indicted at
Winchester assizes, on the 13th instant, being observed riding on a
gelding, and condemned, and must die on the 18th, unless
reprieved. Was never suspected of murder, highway robbery,
burglary, &c., and the proper owner has his horse again. |
| March 17. |
Warrant for a reprieve for Andrew Hill, condemned to death at
Winton for horse stealing, but without evidence sworn against him,
unless he has heretofore been burned in the hand, or stands convicted
of murder, burglary, or highway robbery. [Ent. Book 9, p. 303.] |
| March 17. |
Certificate by F. Royley, registrar, that Henry late Earl of Danby
was sequestered, but died January 29, 1644; that his sister, Lady
Gargrave, Acton Drake, and others, petitioned to compound for
sundry portions of the estate left to them, and were permitted to
pay in their fines. [Regis. Certif., Interregnum Papers, No. 323,
p. 128.] |
March 17.
Portsmouth. |
83. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. The charge for repairs
of the Princess will be 400l. Her planks being cut of old timber,
and laid green, are much shrunk. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 18. |
84. Certificate by Brian Harrison, and four others of the
Trinity House, that Henry Browne of Limehouse, mariner, is capable of office as master in any of His Majesty's ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 18. |
85. List by Lord Windsor of Deputy Lieutenants for Worcestershire, recommended by him and approved by the King. [The
same as those on March 10.] |
March 18.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer, as requested, on the petition of
the Mayor, &c., of Berwick-on-Tweed, for a grant for the maintenance of their bridge, the Attorney General having reported, on
their previous petition, that it was built by the late King at a cost
of 18,000l., and that the usurped powers allowed for it 120l. a year.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 248.] |
| March ? |
86. Petition of His Majesty's Servants and loyal Subjects living
in Pall Mall, to the King, for continuation of the highway between
the park wall and their houses, for which they paid heavy sums,
expecting the convenience of the said highway. Annexing, |
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86. i. List of 23 persons living in Pall Mall, concerned in the
above petition. |
March 18.
Whitehall. |
Sec. Bennet to the Lord Chancellor. The King wishes a stop to
be made of any grants of the ground under the park wall, as he
wishes to accede to the petition of the residents in Old Pall Mall
to allow to each such ground as they wish for, between their houses
and the park wall. [Ent. Book 10, p. 49.] |
| March 18. |
Grant to the Earl of Newport, gentleman of the bedchamber, of
1,000l. per annum, to begin from June 24, 1660. [Docquet.] |
| March 18. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox 7,000l., for the King's secret
service. [Docquet.] |
| March 18. |
Warrant to pay to John Harvey, treasurer and receiver general
to the Queen, 10,000l., to be employed by her directions and
accounted for to her officers. [Docquet.] |
| March 18. |
Licence to George Tomlins for 12 years, to have the sole texting
and flourishing of vellums and parchments with the King and
Queen's names, portraitures, &c. [Docquet.] |
| March 18. |
Warrant for a royal assent to the election of Benj. Bishop of
Peterborough to the Bishopric of Lincoln. [Ent. Book 12, p. 9.] |
| March 19. |
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to the Farmers of Customs in the Port
of London, to deliver a gilt leather case, arrived for the King from
Bruges, custom free. [Ent. Book 9, p. 304.] |
| March 19. |
87. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Informs them, at
request of the Trinity House, that he has prepared a beacon 30 feet
high, to stand on a very dangerous sand called the Whitaker, over
against Colchester. Requests to be spared to go and place it.
Wants to have an old cast off lantern at Woolwich, to stand at the
head of the beacon. The Antelope is ready to take in her provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 19. |
88. Jonas Shish to the Same. Repairs of ships. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| March 19. |
Grant to the Earl of Peterborough of pension of 1,000l. per
annum, for his services at Tangiers. [Docquet.] |
| March ? |
89. Remarks on the right of nominating sea-coal meters for London,
—on its being twice confirmed to the City; on the number of the
meters being raised by different kings from four to twelve; and on
the request of the King for three more to be added, which was
granted by the City to the injury of the former twelve, who pay
dearly for their places. [Two pages.] |
| March 20. |
The King to [the Lord Mayor and Common Council of London].
Thanks them for their compliance with his request to add three coal
meters to those already appointed. Is petitioned by the 12 former
coal meters to request reparation for them, they having purchased
their places at one-twelfth of the benefit of the coal meting, but as
this cannot be accomplished, requests their consent to the expedient of
adding three more coal meters, Benj. Henshaw and two others, making
the total number 18, as the sale of coal increases rapidly, and in order
that the whole of the coal meters may have a competent salary,
the tax is to be raised, after March 25, to 6d. the chaldron. Promises
on the word of a King to add no more to the number of coal meters.
Requests the enforcement of the laws against engrossing of coal,
being informed that the poor are oppressed thereby. [Ent. Book 10,
pp. 50–4.] |
| [March 20.] |
90, 91. Two Drafts of the above. |
| [March 20.] |
92. Copy of the above. [Four pages.] |
| [March 20.] |
93. [Sec. Bennet ?] to—. He need not trouble himself with
the reference on the petition of the London coal meters, the King
having since written to the Lord Mayor and Common Council to
compose the business, which they will soon accomplish. |
| March 20. |
Pass for 20 horses to the French King. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 305.] |
| March 20. |
Pass for five horses to France, for the Marquis of Montbesson.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 305.] |
| March 20. |
Warrant for creating Sir Thomas Barnardiston a Baronet. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 305.] |
| March 20. |
Warrant for Samuel Barnardiston to be a Baronet. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 305.] |
| March 20. |
Grant to Dame [Menrietta] Orpe of a pension of 300l. a year.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 305.] |
| March ? |
94. Certificate by Sir Wm. Wylde, recorder of London, of the
capability of Samuel Astrey to discharge the duties of prothonotary
and clerk of the Crown in cos. Carmarthen, Pembroke, and
Cardigan. |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
95. Warrant for a grant to Samuel Astrey, on surrender of William
Dennington, of the office of prothonotary and clerk of the Crown
for the said counties. |
| March 20. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 305.] |
| March 20. |
The King to [the Archbishop of Canterbury.] The lease of
Floatmead, between the Thames and Lambeth, held by Mr. Vanley,
on demise from Sir John Heyden, for 53s. 4d., is now expired and
not yet renewed; recommends his servant, John Sayers, for the
lease, the rather that His Majesty wishes the use of some part of
the land, for breeding and receiving ducks. [Ent. Book 12, pp.
10, 11.] |
| March 20 ? |
96. Petition of Thos. Sarsfield and Rich. Fanning, prisoners in
Newgate, to the King, for pardon, being condemned for a murder
for which Wm. Dillon was executed, and at which they were present,
but had no weapons. With note of their names, as both being of
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, and that they are condemned for murder
of Matt. Webb. |
| March 20. |
Warrant for a pardon to Thomas Sarsfield and Richard Fanning,
of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, condemned to death for the murder of
Matthew Webb, they being only in the company when the murder
was committed. [Ent. Book 9, p. 306.] |
| March 20. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Lady Ann Paulet, daughter of the
Marquis of Winchester, 2,000l., on revocation of a former warrant
for 2,000l. each to her and her sister Frances. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 308.] |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for insertion into the charter preparing for Norwich of
additional clauses, giving the names of the present magistrates,
making the aldermen justices of peace, and reserving to the Crown
the approval of the steward and town clerk. [Ent. Book 9, p. 310.] |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Nicasius Le Fevre 40l. a year, as
apothecary to the household. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 311–2.] |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
97. Warrant for a grant with survivorship to Henry Seymour,
groom of the bedchamber, and John Seymour, of the office of Comptroller of Customs in the Port of London, on surrender of a former
grant to Hen. Seymour only. [One and a half page.] |
| March 20. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 312–3.] |
| [March 20.] |
98. Draft of the preceding warrant, mentioning also the surrender by Hen. Seymour of the office of Chirographer, or the fine
office, the reversion of which was granted him by the late King.
[Four leaves.] |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Attorney General to stay all proceedings in the
Court of Exchequer, on information of John Hill or any others,
against Henry Bishop, relative to the exercise of his office of Postmaster General, as such would tend to his disquieting and the King's
disservice. [Ent. Book 9, p. 314.] |
| March 20. |
Warrant to Anthony Lord Ashley, Chancellor of the Exchequer,
to issue a commission to Sir Gerard Napier, Bart., and 11 others,
to find out all waste lands belonging to the Crown in 23 parishes
named, co. Dorset. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 314–5.] |
| March 20. |
99. Petition of Sir Francis Godolphin, receiver for Cornwall and
Devonshire, to Lord Treas. Southampton, for respite of 813l. 13s. 7d.,
remainder of this year's accounts, in addition to 300l. already respited,
he having disbursed 2,000l. as governor of the Scilly Islands, for
supplying arrears. With order thereon granting the petition. |
