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Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
1. Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to continue the late augmentation granted to the priests, gentlemen, children and officers of
the King's chapel, notwithstanding the late warrant for their reduction, and to extend the augmentation of the sub-dean to 100l. a
year. |
| Nov. 1. |
2. Two drafts of the above, on the same sheet. |
Nov. 2.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
3. J. Falkener and Peter Russell to the Navy Comrs. The [Welden] tar offered by [Capt. Cock] is not so serviceable as Swedes' tar
for making cordage. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
Chatham. |
4. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The horseboats are
unrigged and laid up for the winter. Has agreed with Dunning the
hoyman for the carriage of 5,000 billets. Stores wanted for ships.
Fine Hollands twine for sails can be made much cheaper at Chatham.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
Yarmouth. |
5. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Stores delivered for the
Paradox. Will send the Laurel's anchor, formerly lost or left there.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Blank commission for an ensign in Sir Fras. Cobb's company of
foot in Hull garrison, under command of Lord Belasyse. Minute.
[Ent. Book 11, p. 29.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Commission for John Daniell to be lieutenant in the said company
of foot. Minute. [Ent. Book 11, p. 29.] |
Nov. 2.
Whitehall. |
Sec. Bennet to Sir George Croke. The King wishes him to have
a copy made of the original survey of Needwood Forest, which is
in his office, for the use of the Duke of Albemarle. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 227.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Warrant to Mr. L'Estrange to apprehend — Sharpe. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 227.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to
receive Major Salway prisoner for dangerous practices. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 229.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Warrant for a grant of renewal of Tamworth Charter. James
Earl of Northampton to be steward for life; John Allen, the present town clerk, to be continued; any chosen chief bailiff and refusing
to act to be fined 20l.; the officers of the corporation to take the oath,
&c. With a list of 26 bailiffs and capital burgesses of the borough.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 230.] |
| Nov. ? |
6. Petition of Sir Bernard Gascoigne to the King, for assignment
on some particular place of the pension of 600l. granted him for life,
that as he is now going into his country, he may have a mark of His
Majesty's esteem. |
| Nov. 2. |
Warrant for an order for the effectual paying of a pension of 600l. a
year granted to Sir Bernard Gascoigne, as he is now returning to his
own country, where it is to the King's honour that he should have
some particular mark of favour. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 231–2.] |
Nov. 2.
The Court. |
7. The Council to [the Lord Lieutenants of counties]. Notwithstanding the King's incomparable clemency, mischiefs are plotted,
and dangerous conventicles held. The militia is therefore to be put
in a useful posture, and from their receipts of the 70,000l. levied for
the militia, 10s. a day is to be paid to a colonel of horse, and other
officers in proportion. |
| Nov. 2. |
8. J. F— to Williamson. The Queen's recovery is welcome news
to some; others made sinister interpretations of her sickness, and
the reports would have been worse had she died. What the Lord
Chief Justice did and said in his last charge about nonconformists
was rather in their favour than otherwise. The proclamation gives
great satisfaction, and will, it is hoped, beget better conformity.
The fanatics are quiet, but they still buy good horses. In Devonshire
persons with 1,000l. or 2,000l. a year pay no more to the subsidies
than those who have 300l. elsewhere; they plead great losses during
the war; this should be rebuked next time, as it is urged for a
precedent; the new Militia Act will lessen the militia to a third of
what it was before. |
Nov. 2.
Dover. |
9. J. C[arlisle] to the Same. Is glad of the Queen's recovery. Hopes
her good resolutions may take effect. Three Barbary horses have
landed—a present to the King from the Duke de Guise. Longs to
know whether the Earl of Bristol has made his appearance, or is in
England. Has hurt his knee. The wine licence is not worth the
time and charges of coming to London. |
| Nov. 2. |
10. Examination of Major Salway. Lives near Daventry. Details
his proceedings the previous week; was with Sir Fras. Throckmorton,
the Duke of Buckingham, &c., but hearing of the King's order,
chose to come and give an account of himself. Only heard of the
plot when at Warwick on his journey. Knows of no council of
secrecy nor any other. Left town before the recess of Parliament,
having been there a month, lodging with Mr. Waring, his father-inlaw, in Gracechurch Street. Has no correspondence with Mr. Nevill
nor Col. Hutchinson, nor with any in the North nor about Oxford.
[One and a half pages.] |
Nov. 2.
Horspole. |
11. Mrs. Theo. Cave to Williamson. Is anxious to see him.
Professions of service. |
Nov. 3.
Sheriff Hutton. |
12. Joseph Strangways to Sir Roger Langley. Has kept his
wife in ignorance. Finds that some say he discovered the plot,
others that it was Major Smithson, Capt. Oates, and Major Greathead. Hopes so to dissemble as to be as much in their esteem as
ever. Some persons who were known to be his intelligencers have
been unwisely sent for; will be imprisoned if it be thought good, but
his private affairs will suffer. The name of a rebel is odious, and
want of liberty irksome. |
Nov. 3.
Penrith. |
13. Sir Thos. Dacres and Willm. Carleton to Sir Philip Musgrave.
And. Huddleston reports that the people engaged in the late plot
persist in their design, and will rise about Winchester. Request
that his name may not be published, that he may be instrumental
for future discoveries. |
| Nov. 3. |
14. W. Coventry to Williamson. Sends the enclosed, but begs
him to assure Mr. Secretary that the masters neglect their passes,
not for the charge, but because they are not for a voyage, but only
for as long as they will last. The fees for them are 25s. |
| [Nov. 4.] |
15. Petition of Hannah, wife of Thos. Brewster, bookseller, to
Sec. Bennet, for leave to visit her husband, who was committed by
his order to the Gatehouse on Friday last. |
| Nov. 4. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton, keeper of the Gatehouse, to
permit the wife of Thomas Brewster to have access to her husband.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 236.] |
Nov. 4.
Deptford. |
16. J. Uthwat to the Navy Comrs. Desires the Wolf and all
materials sold with her to be delivered to Thos. Gold and John
Harris. With note by the Navy Comrs., January 14, 1664, that
the money for the Wolf is to be paid to the Treasurer. |
Nov. 4.
Blackwall. |
17. Hen. Johnson to the Same. Report in favour of Woolwich
wharf built by Edw. Rundells. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
18. Petition of John Trollope to the King, to renew to his son
John Trollope,—the only stay of his family, all his other sons being
slain in His Majesty's service,—a lease granted to him and his
brother, Col. Michael Trollope, who was slain at Wigan; also to
free his son from all penalties of outlawry, he being obliged to fly
in 1636, for killing in a duel Wm. Selby, who had given him language and blows which he could not in honour take. With reference
thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
| Nov. 4. |
Entry of the above reference, but altered from the Lord Treasurer
to the Attorney or Solicitor General. [Ent. Book 13, p. 360.] |
[Nov. 4].
[Whitehall.] |
19. Petition of the Inhabitants of Thrapston and Islip, co.
Northampton, to the King, for a brief to make a collection in London
and Westminster, Middlesex, and 11 other counties, towards raising
1,500l., the expense of repairing a bridge of 24 arches at Thrapston, on
which depends most of the intercourse and commerce of the neighbouring parts. [Draft by Williamson.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Chancellor. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 360.] |
Nov. 4.
Bridgenorth. |
20. Henry Bernard to Henry Muddiman. All is quiet, but there
are weekly Presbyterian and Anabaptist meetings. The former
conventicled at Mr. Tristram's, who formerly taught there, but
was turned out for nonconformity; there was a great resort on
account of the fair; as he was preaching, the bailiffs desired him to
forbear, and he did so. There was a muster at Shrewsbury; some
were sent to fetch in Major Waring, and others in that town were
secured. |
| Nov. 4. |
21. Fras. How to Mrs. Hargrave. Will return to London in
three weeks; hopes to hear from her weekly. |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
22. Order in Council, on petition of the Innholders of London
for their better government, that the Attorney General prepare a
confirmation of their charter, enlarging their power to three miles
round the city, extending their authority, and ordering all who
keep inns to join the company. |
| Nov. 5. |
23. Geo. Williamson to [Jos. Williamson]. Mr. Christian is gone
into Scotland. Private affairs. |
Nov. 5.
Augustine, Cowes Road. |
24. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. The Augustine and
some forty sail are detained in Cowes Road by contrary winds.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 5.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
25. J. Falkener and Peter Russell to the Same. Capt. Cock's tar
is fit for making cordage. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 5. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to send
under safe guard the person of Colonel Hutchinson. Minute. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 236.] |
| [Nov. 5.] |
26. Petition of several Officers of Col. Farrel's regiment, reduced
at Tangiers, to the King, for something to pay their debts and
enable them to go to the several garrisons to which they are
appointed, having waited 12 days for the said order. Annexing, |
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26. i. List of the Officers of 15 companies of Col. Farrel and
Col. Fitzgerald's regiments, reduced at Tangiers May 25,
1663. |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
27. Petition of several Officers of Col. Farrel's regiment, reduced
at Tangiers, to the King, for assistance to go to their garrisons; have
waited 13 days. With reference thereon to Sec. Bennet. |
| Nov. 6. |
28. Rich. Smith to John Thomson, [alias Edw. Riggs, to Sec.
Bennet]. Tyler tells him that Mr. Meake of London has money to
carry on a design. Tyler hopes much from the Scotch business; they
are ready. Told him in his last how the Scotch ministers prayed.
Certain parties meet at the Independent congregation at William
Williamson's. Mr. Stirling, a minister, went to Scotland, where the
people are generally discontented, fit for action, and armed, only waiting an opportunity. Many here [in Holland] would go over on any
certainty of a design; thought Col. White, with Barnes and Kelsey,
would have come. Cols. Danvers and Carr have arrived. Tyler
prepares arms; many are ready for action; hopes his wife will be
remembered. [Two pages, partly in cypher, decyphered.] |
| [Nov. 6.] |
29. Note of request by Rich. Pierce, yeoman cook, to the King,
for his letter to the Merchant Tailors' Company to admit him as their
cook. |
| Nov. 6. |
The King to the Merchant Tailors' Company. Recommends Rich.
Pierce, who has long served him as yeoman cook, but is now dismissed on reduction of his family, to serve them as cook, he having
particular ability in his profession. [Ent. Book 10, p. 114.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
List of eight persons presented to the King by the Lord Lieutenant of Salop; with note of approval of the same as deputy
lieutenants. [Ent. Book 11, p. 30.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
30. Petition of Jane, widow of Capt. George Stewart, son and
heir of Sir Wm. Stewart, late gentleman of the privy chamber, to
the King, for a warrant to recover 450l. remaining in the hands of an
accountant, in part payment of 4,000l. arrears of a pension of 200l.
granted to her husband and Sir Wm. Stewart. June 24, 1628, but
they only received it two years; they were driven beyond seas, and
lost their estate in the rebellion. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer, and his report, Feb. 4, 1664, that if arrears of pensions
be allowed, there will be no want of suits; but if the grant be
allowed as a favour, a fourth part should be reserved to the
exchequer. |
| Nov. 6 ? |
31. Warrant for a grant to empower Jane Stewart to recover
sums due to the Crown by Gilbert Haver, public accountant between
1640 and 1660, and to reserve three fourths of the same as a reward
for the services of her late husband to the late King. |
Nov. 6.
Spithead. |
32. John Pitt to [Sam. Pepys]. Encloses muster books. Sailed
from Lisbon on October 17. Proceedings of the several ships. The
King of Spain, in the last Michaelmas storm, lost seven men-of-war;
it is feared the Algiers men-of-war will return to their old trade of
taking strangers and their goods out of English merchant ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 6. |
33. Royal Company of Adventurers to Sir Wm. Batten. Desire
a speedy order for rigging the Sophia, as the Duke is a little
offended at her retardment. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 6. |
34. Capt. Wm. Badiley and Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs.
Provisions for the Sophia. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton, on the petition of Chas.
Gifford, for a grant of certain lands in Dorsetshire, for which
he obtained, at great expense, an inquisition which is now returned
into the exchequer. [Ent. Book 13, p. 361.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General, on the petition of Sir Rich.
Mauleverer, Bart., for a warrant to enable him to put into effectual
execution the laws against engrossers of corn, victuallers, &c. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 362.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
35. Petition of Dr. Wm. Quatremaine to the King, for a grant of
three fourths of 300 acres of fen land called Gatcomb Haven, near
Portsmouth, recovered by him from the sea at so great charges that
a lease of 31 years thereof, which he holds, will cost him too dear;
also for confirmation of the other fourth of the said land, reserved
by the late King from a former lease granted to Mary and Margaret Wandesford, and purchased by him from them. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer; his reference, December 7, to
Sir Chas. Harbord, surveyor general; report of the latter in favour
of a long lease to the petitioner, at 4d. an acre, the expenses of
draining and embanking being 3,800l., and the mounds and walls
300l. more; and final report of the Lord Treasurer, July 25, 1664,
advising a lease of 99 years at that rental. |
| Nov. 6. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 362.] |
| Nov. 6. |
36. Certificate by Sir Robt. Long, that 1,335l. 17s. 2d. has been
paid to Sir Fras. Vincent, for payment of disbanded forces of Dover
Castle, by virtue of a patent of March 16, 1661. |
| Nov. 6. |
37. Examination of [Col. John] Hutchinson. Has been at his
own house 12 months, without stirring except to pay the benevolence; never heard of the rising in the north till he came to Newark,
nor was asked to concur in it, nor corresponded about any plot with
Mr. Nevill or any other; heard of no secret council to manage public
disturbances; does not keep a horse, saddle, nor arms, except
birding pieces allowed by Lord Newcastle to his sons; none of his
children have had correspondence about any public design. |
1663 ? Nov. 6.
Chester. |
38. Sir Nic. Armorer to Williamson. Is stopped at Chester by
an order against passing horses to Ireland without special warrant;
requests a pass immediately for four. [Two pages.] |
| 1663 [Nov. 6.] |
39. List of the sheriffs chosen for the several counties of England
for the year. [One and a half pages.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
40. Warrant [from Sec. Rennet] to a messenger in ordinary to
search for the two Lincolns, father and son, and bring them, with
all their books and papers, before him. |
| Nov. 7. |
Minute of the above. [Ent Book 15, p. 237.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
41. Like warrant to a messenger in ordinary for seizure of —
Ward and —Thompson. |
| Nov. 7. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 15, p. 236.] |
Nov. 7.
York. |
42. Sir Thos. Gower to Sec. Bennet. Sends up Major Greathead,
with thanks for the assurance that his faithful service will be
rewarded; he will declare the whole design; he was thought so
absolutely necessary to the military part that nothing could be done
without him, and was therefore fully trusted; he knows little of
the council at London, except what Richardson knew before he ran
away, and since then the plot has grown mightily. He had not consented to the taking of York in the assize week, was not obstinate,
and being one of the last who departed from his duty, was the first
who returned to it. Cornet Strangways and others gave no notices
till they saw they were discovered. The escape of Atkinson, the
chief agitator, is objected against Greathead, but that was from
failure of a notice sent by him, which he would not send direct, for
fear of creating suspicion of holding intelligence with himself. |
Nov. 7.
Chester. |
43. T— T— to Williamson. At Chester Assizes, there was
a great trial between Lord Gerard of Brandon, and Alex. Fytton,
about the late Sir Edw. Fytton's estate, and, after long deliberation,
the verdict was given for Lord Brandon. The High Sheriff, sitting
in his charge, in the face of the court, had his watch stolen out of
his pocket. The militia was yesterday established, and honest
officers sworn. |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex to reprieve
Sir Charles Stanley, K.B., sentenced to death for the murder of
George Symons. [Ent. Book 15, p. 237.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant for 200l. to Lady Byron, out of the privy seal dormant
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 237.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson to permit Sir Allan Apsley and
the wife of Richard Salway to have access to her husband. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 238.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Grant to Edw. Welden of the office of Waiter in the port of
London. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant for a grant of restitution of temporalities to the Bishop
of Worcester. Minute. [Ent. Book 12, p. 39.] |
| Nov. ? |
44. Petition of Thos. Standish, fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, to the King, for confirmation in his fellowship. Although
appointed during the late unhappy times, did not succeed any one
unjustly removed, nor keeps any such out, and his father was a
great sufferer for the late King. |
| Nov. 7. |
The King to [the Master and Fellows of Christ's College, Cambridge]. Is satisfied with the loyalty and learning of Thos. Standish, fellow of their college; and understanding that on the restitution of Chris. Bainbridge, an ancient fellow removed for loyalty,
Standish was continued supernumerary, there being no just cause to
displace him, confirms him in his full right and title to the fellowship, and wishes no new person to be elected on the next vacancy,
that the college may be freed from a supernumerary fellow. [Ent.
Book 12, p. 40.] |
| [Nov. 7.] |
45. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
The King to Sir Thos. Clarges, commissary general of musters.
Having given a commission to Capt. George Connock to be Town
Major of the garrison of Berwick-on-Tweed, and there being no
allowance of pay for such an officer, two men are to be dismissed
in each of the seven companies of the garrison, if there is no vacancy,
leaving only 77 in each company, and their pay is to be given to
the said Capt. Connock. [Ent. Book, 11, p. 31.] |
| Nov. 7. |
The King to Lord Widdrington. He is to allow two private
soldiers in each company to be mustered for Capt. Connock in the
muster of November 28, and continued till further orders, as the
establishment is not to be augmented. Minutes. [Ent. Book 11,
p. 31.] |
Nov. 7.
Beaudesert. |
46. Sir Brian Broughton to Williamson. The party meet at
Wolverhampton, and have intelligence every fortnight from the
North; most of those who rose escaped to Scotland, with 18 barks
full of men landed from Ireland; they keep up their correspondence,
and the hearts of their party. |
Nov. 7.
York. |
47. Sir Thos. Gower to Williamson. The rebels try all ways to
escape punishment; Blackburn cut his throat when committed, and
Robinson of Warsell drowned himself when warrants were out to
take him. Many are daily taken, and many fly the country. Jones
is gone for London, and Atkinson lurks disguised in the bishopric;
has dispatched a man in search of him. Has given the Duke of
Albemarle notice of the person who was to attempt Whitehall. The
plague being at Amsterdam, Richardson is gone to Delft, but may
be taken if Sir George Downing use his accustomed diligence. |
Nov. 7.
Montacute. |
48. E. Phelipps, jun., to the Same. There are no meetings now;
on the first discovery the face of things changed, and they begin
to conform to church discipline. A new sort of people commit
notorious robberies, one of whom has 100l. and another 200l. a
year; they attacked Mr. Gray's house, but were repulsed; only two
are taken as yet; will examine them to-morrow; the subsidies in
his division [of Somersetshire] are all paid, though set high; yet
their neighbour county, Dorset, thinks they are rated too low. |
Nov. 7.
Woolwich. |
49. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships. The joiners'
work for the King's new pleasure boat, the Henrietta, is finished, so
that unless the men be employed upon the second-rate ships, it will
be needful to discharge them. Timber wanted from Aliceholt.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 7. |
50. Tender of 700 deals to the Navy Comrs. by E. Dering. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. 8. |
51. Sir Thos. Gower and three other Deputy Lieutenants of Yorkshire, to Sec. Bennet. Major Greathead having been of great use,
they gave him hopes of reward, as well as indemnity; beg that
consideration may be had of him, in order that others may be encouraged to do the same. Enclose, |
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51. i. Certificate by Sir Thos. Gower and three other Deputy
Lieutenants of Yorkshire, that Major Thos. Greathead has
effectually contributed to the discovery of the late plot, and
thereby to its prevention. November 5. |
Nov. 8.
Shrewsbury. |
52. George Hosier to Francis Lord Newport. A stranger from
Ireland viewed the castle, and would have come in, if permitted.
Has taken him; he pretended first to be French, then Irish, and
at last confessed himself John Atcherley's son, of Shrewsbury. He
is extremely guilty or foolish. Asks directions about him. |
Nov. 8.
Isle of Wight. |
53. [Col. Walter Slingsby to Muddiman ?]. Three vessels
laden with Bordeaux wine have been cast away. An Anabaptist
confessed that a general fast was to be held. Committed a person
in whose house a conventicle was held, and their teacher, but after
an admonition, let them go; they were insolent enough to meet
again as before, and their teacher said he would do it: will acquaint
Lord Colepeper therewith. A paper was put under his door,
blaming the Acts of Parliament for conformity as arrogant impositions of the sons of pride, and reflecting on the imperious sect of
the Church of England. |
Nov. 9.
Appleby. |
54. Chr. Musgrave to [Williamson]. Capt. Atkinson, who escaped
from Appleby gaol, is trying to raise a party to attack the gaol and
liberate the other prisoners. A servant of an eminent Quaker, taken
near Berwick, had suspicious papers on him. Corporal Watson, now
in custody, has discovered that there were Quakers in the late conspiracy. The gaol is full and weak; this should be considered. |
Nov. 9.
Appleby Castle. |
55. Sir Philip Musgrave to Williamson. Knows not of any
special meeting of the separate churches for fasting, &c., but the
Independents meet Oct. 27 or 28. Has only told Sec. [Bennet] that
he trusted volunteers rather than trained bands because of want of
time, being ashamed to discover that some companies have no arms,
others no commissioned officers, others have to learn the use of their
arms, and this the fault not of the deputy lieutenants but of the
officers. Will reprove this and amend it, if they will not. Special
thanks should be sent by Mr. Secretary to several justices of
peace of Westmoreland named, for their cheerful appearance on all
occasions. |
Nov. 9.
Appleby. |
56. The Same to Sec. Bennet. The prisoners in the gaol said
their fellows would rescue them. The deputy lieutenants of Cumberland, being told that the fanatics would soon be in arms, secured
the most suspicious persons. Those in Westmoreland, as the trained
bands could not be suddenly got together, sent privately to their
friends, and 50 volunteer horse, well armed, and some foot soon
came in, and took much pains to search and oppose the plot. Has
provided a convenient guard for that place, and will now attend the
deputy lieutenants in Cumberland. |
Nov. 9.
Norwich. |
57. Wm. Nowell to Williamson. The deputy lieutenants of the
city, hearing of a nonconformist meeting, issued warrants for search
of arms; the officers being denied entrance, broke open the doors,
and found 200 or 300 persons, 100 of whom were strong men.
Some of them discovered their teacher, and he and they are bound
over to the next sessions. |
| Nov. 9. |
58. Sir Robt. Long to the Same. Asks assistance for the petition of his brother Foukes, now in Sec. Bennet's hands; he suffered
as much as any for the King, and was in much better condition
when he married the writer's sister. |
| Nov. ? |
59. Petition of Gerard Foukes to the King, for the place of
serjeant-at-arms, instead of John Topham, who was active as commander of a troop of horse in the usurpation, and barbarously
treated Sir Wm. Hicks, whose house he searched for arms in Sir
George Booth's business. Served himself in the late wars as a
cornet of horse, was engaged at Worcester fight, and his father lost
or sold all his estate through his loyalty, whereby he, as the eldest
son, is ruined. |
Nov. 9.
[Somersetshire.] |
60. J. F. to the Same. Has apprehended seven Quakers at
a meeting six miles off, and sent them to Launceston gaol; one, a
gunsmith, confesses to fixing arms lately. Missed the speaker, who
is a stranger, and frequents both Quakers and Anabaptists, enlisting
men and arms. Asks what is become of Lord Bristol. |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of John
Dand, of Clement's Inn, for a lease for 21 years of the small fines in
the Court of Common Pleas, value 18l. or 20l. a year, with power to
levy the same. [Ent. Book 13, p. 363.] |
| [Nov. 10.] |
61. Proposal of Charles Viscount Fitzharding to the King, for
the benefit of the privy purse, that an inquisition be made into
certain priories, of which 27 or 28 were given by Henry VIII. to
Cardinal Wolsey, but escheated to the Crown on his attainder, and
some of which still remain concealed in the hands of the heirs of
those to whom they were leased by the Cardinal; and that on the
right of the Crown to them being proved, the profits may go to the
privy purse. |
| [Nov. 10.] |
Reference of the above proposal to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer, with the Attorney and Solicitor General.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 364.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Grant to John Harvey and John Cole of three markets weekly
in St. James's Fields, and two in the Haymarket. [Docquet.] |
| [Nov. 10.] |
62. Warrant for a grant to Rob. [Skinner], now Bishop of Worcester, of all profits of the See, from the date of the death of Dr. Earles,
the late bishop. [Draft.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Two docquets of the above. |
| Nov. 10. |
Commission to the Lord Treasurer and Under Treasurer of the
Exchequer to issue warrants for allowing all sums paid by the Commissioners of Excise for salaries to the Officers of Excise, and all
sums paid before the King's return and afterwards confirmed by
him; but transferring all other grants made from the arrears of
excise to the exchequer, unless especially confirmed, in order that it
may be known what are the clear profits of those arrears. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. ? |
63. Petition of Hen. Marsh and John Brudenell, stationers of
London, to Sec. Bennet, for release on bail from the miserable prison
of the Gatehouse, where they must otherwise perish; the Earl of
Bridgewater, on whose account they are committed, refers the
business solely to law. |
Nov. 10.
Ashridge. |
64. Lord Rochford to [Sec. Bennet]. Has pursued his directions
with the Earl of Bridgewater about the prisoners committed
on his account; he is too incensed against them by others for their
malice to him and his late dear wife to be instrumental for their
release, but he will obey orders. Begs that Marsh the bookseller
may be one of the first set free, but that his own name may not
appear as moving in it. [Two pages.] |
| Nov. 10. |
65. J. Lenthall to Williamson. Wants Mr. Secretary's leave to
come to town on actions brought against him, one about a lease held
of the Bishop of Oxford; another by Chamberlain, for lands in Essex;
and a business with Judge Wyndham, who will enter on his land, it
he does not pay off the mortgage. |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
66. Information of Osbert Peck. Austin Maltus, of Reading, told
him that H. Nevill said that before the next sessions in March, there
would be another Parliament, in which he, Nevill, should be chosen.
Maltus told the informant this, three weeks before Nevill was
taken at his stocking shop in Cheapside. |
| Nov. [10.] |
Warrant to pay to Walter Montague, almoner to the QueenMother, 10,000l., as part of the portion of the Princess Henrietta,
Duchess of Orleans. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation for apprehension of Rich. Oldred, of Dewsbury,
John Atkinson, the stockinger, Capt. Atkinson, Edw. Wilkinson of
Hunslet, Chris. Dawson of Leeds, Dr. Richardson, Capt. Mason of
Durham, Mich. Lockyer of Skegby, co. Notts, and several others,
chiefly of Yorkshire, who have traitorously attempted to embroil
the kingdom in plots and conspiracies. Printed. [Proc. Coll.,
p. 156.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson for — Nevill to have access to
Henry Nevill, in presence of his keeper. Minute. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 238.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Warrant to the Same for — Salway and — Waring to have
discourse with Col. Salway, in presence of his keeper. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 238.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
67. Lord Mordaunt to [Sec. Bennet ?]. Is too ill to meet him at
the Tower. Thinks none of the officers sent prisoners from Windsor
could be employed again, and therefore has supplied their places. |
| Nov. 11. |
68. Fra. How to Mrs. Hargrave. Is sorry not to hear from her.
Hopes soon to be in London. |
| Nov. 11. |
69. Lord Brereton to Williamson. Thanks for his news. Serves
the King in a place where he can please no party, having imprisoned
some likely to head a party in the late plot. Is threatened with a
complaint for keeping in prison one of the late Earl of Derby's
judges, who is excepted in the Act of Indemnity from bearing office,
but is now an under exciseman. This will be made an excuse for not
paying the King's rent, though the excisemen have almost doubled
their rents. |
| Nov. 11. |
70. Sir Edw. Turner to Willm. Coventry. The warrant, as now
amended, may pass. Endorsed "Draft of a warrant about Allen's
estate; Allen and Borrodale's pardon." |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant for a commendam to Dr. Wm. Paul, Bishop of Oxford
elect, to hold the rectories of Baldwin, Brightwell, and Chymer, co.
Oxford. [Ent. Book 12, p. 41.] |
| Nov. 11. |
71. Note of the above. |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant for creating Francis Leke, of Newark, co. Notts, a Baronet.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 238.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Privy seal for 30,416l. 13s. 4d. to Sir George Carteret, treasurer
of the navy, for providing victuals at London, Portsmouth, and
Kinsale, for 2,500 men to be employed in the service for the
ensuing year. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 239.] |
Nov. 11.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
72. Peter Russell and three other Officers of the Ropeyard, to the
Navy Comrs. Find, upon trial of Capt. Cock's tar, so much water
in it that it is quite unserviceable. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Plymouth. |
73. John Garratt, boatswain of the hulk now to be sold, to the Navy
Comrs. Requests an order for delivering her to Sir John Skelton,
which may serve as an evidence of his being dismissed his employment. Begs payment of his wages and other disbursements. The
hulk, in a great storm, broke down part of Mr. Jennen's wall, which
he expects to have repaired. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Portsmouth. |
74. St. J. Steventon to the Navy Comrs. Thos. Browne will not
pay for the rakings, &c., bought at the late sale, as the account is
stated. The Resolution and Antelope are in harbour. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
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74. i. Thos. Brown to the [Navy Comrs.]. Hears that he is to be
served with a writ for non-payment of money demanded
for rakings, &c, Begs not to be constrained to pay for
dirt and stones, but to have some one to view them, when
he will cheerfully pay for what is good.
Portsmouth, Nov. 12, 1663. |
Nov. 12.
Deptford. |
75. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Wants chains and
bridles for moorings. Those of the King's pleasure boats at Greenwich wear out fast. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
76. Petition of Sir Rich. Mauleverer, Bart., Sir John Bennet,
Sir Humph. Bennet, and Mr. Seymour, to the King, for a warrant to put in execution the laws against ingrossers of corn, cattle,
and victuals, forestallers of markets, butchers who sell live fat cattle,
&c., which laws are frequently transgressed. With reference thereon
to the Attorney General, and his report, December 4, in favour
of the petitioners, but without restraining others from the liberty
of informing, as half the fines go to the informer and half to the
Crown. |
| Nov. ? |
77. Petition of Willm. Combe and Anthony Langston to the King
for a new pardon for the manslaughter of Wm. Hall, committed in
their presence, there being a defect in the former pardon. Annexing, |
|
77. i. Certificate by Sir. Orlando Bridgeman, and Judges Tyrell
and Kelynge, that for reasons in law, they could not allow
the pardon granted to Combe and Langston, but advised
their obtaining a new one. Serjeants' Inn, Oct. 30, 1663. |
| Nov. ? |
78. Request for a remission of forfeiture of goods and chattels to
Wm. Combe, and Anthony Langston, convicted of manslaughter, their
estates being inconsiderable. |
| Nov. 12. |
79. Fras. Lord Hawley to Williamson. Consents to the request
of Wm. Combe and Ant. Langston for a new pardon, according to
the certificate of the judges. |
Nov. 12.
Edenhall. |
80. Sir Philip Musgrave to the Same. Sends the best account
he has of Rob. Atkinson, and an examination taken in Westmoreland. Is going to join in the examination of prisoners at Carlisle,
accused of letting fall the speeches that gave the late alarm, and thus
causing the restraint of many persons, though not without reason
Some prisoners at York have impeached Capts. Scafe and Studholme, and one Christian. Entirely neglects his own affairs to
labour in the King's service. Wants the Secretary's letter of thanks
to the gentlemen who were industrious to find the bottom of the
plot. Encloses, |
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80. i. Examinations of John Waterson, of Great Musgrave, Westmoreland. On the 15th, late at night, met a party of
30 horse near Kirkby-Stephen, who required him to go
with them. Capts. Atkinson and John Waller were with
them. They said Fairfax would be up in arms, and
that they were up in Scotland and throughout England.
They were to meet at Spittle in Yorkshire, and they had
arms in Mr. Goodlad's barn and at Capt. Atkinson's; their
declaration was against bishops. The captains told
them that, having done no harm in the country, they
might return home and not be known. Corporal Watson
told him and the other prisoners that there would be a rising
all over England between this and Martinmas, and they
would be relieved. Messengers from Leeds came to tell
them their Yorkshire friends were arming, and thence
went to Barnard Castle; others told him, on November 7,
that Capt. Atkinson would rescue them that night. The
prisoners threatened to kill the first man that confessed
anything. Oct. 22 and 30, and Nov. 8. |
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80. ii. Information of John Orton. Wm. Goodlad, one of the
prisoners committed, declares that had they gone on right,
they would have silenced all in an hour's time. Capt.
Rob. Waller and Hen. Petty, both in gaol, say every man
must keep his own counsel and then they will do what they
can. With note by Sir P. Musgrave that by silencing all
they meant cutting his throat, for they had said if they
could get him out of the way they could do well enough.
Nov. 10. |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to John Bradley, messenger, to search for Thomas
Atkinson, — Atkinson, and — Robinson. Minute. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 239.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to John Bradley to apprehend Richard Robinson, with
all his books, &c. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 241.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson to receive — Walters and —
Carter into safe custody. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 239.] |
Nov. 13.
Newcastle. |
81. Thos. Swan to Mr. Muddiman. The Mayor of Newcastle
has secured several suspicious persons, on whose apprehension the
whole town had every house his lantern hanging at his window into
the street till morning; what the issue will be is not determined. |
Nov. 13.
Dover. |
82. Warham Jemnet to Col. Frowde. The packets are again
sent from Ostend without any mail; it arrived at 7 a.m., but was
detained because Wm. Bayley, a tidewaiter, has had the impudence
to seize on and secure the two great packets directed to Mr.O'Neale;
if this be not punished, the service will be affronted; one of the
same gang was before accused of cutting a mail. |
Nov. 13.
Garstang. |
83. Col. Rich. Kirkby to Williamson. Hears of disturbances in
Yorkshire. Is well prepared, but wants a rule for the soldiers' diet;
3d. a meal is not enough. At the sessions they have made an example of an Anabaptist and two sturdy Quakers, fining them 12d.
a Sunday for the past year, and the same to be levied for time to
come. They have issued warrants for payment of the hearth money,
and try to stop the clamour about the excise. |
| Nov. 13. |
84. Examination of Rich. Robinson, a reputed Quaker, of Countersett in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. Came to London to prevent
the city's taking a lease of certain royalties, to the prejudice of
himself and others. Has been six weeks in town; lodges at
the Boar, Basinghall Street, and has spoken with Sir Thos. Player,
city chamberlain, who denies any such design to his prejudice. Has
heard nothing of the proclamation. Knows Thos. Atkinson, a
quaker, and John and George Atkinson, who were his neighbours;
particulars of them; does not know their discourse about government, when they lay together in York Castle. Has not spoken
to Dr. Richardson for seven years. Also |
|
Examination of John Percival. Robinson lodges at the Bear,
but converses with no one except Jane Stockdall. Also |
|
Examination of Thos. Hird. Is a drover, and coming to London
to pay moneys, met with Robinson by accident, and they agreed
to return together into the country. [Two pages.] |
| Nov. ? |
85. Address of Jane Stockdall, Armitage Bridge, Wapping. Endorsed "To be referred to Robinson's examination." |
Nov. 13.
Whitehall. |
86. Petition of Capt. Alexander Downing to the King, for payment of arrears and continuance of his place in the Foot Guards.
Obtained leave of absence from Lord Gerard, in order to present one
Collins to His Majesty, about an affair of consequence; but on his
return he found himself put out of his place, though he had paid
another to do the duty. With reference thereon to Lord Gerard,
captain of the Guards. |
| Nov. 13. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 365.] |
Nov. 13.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Dr.
Robt. Skinner, for instalment of his first fruits. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 365.] |
Nov.
Fair Lawn. |
87. Albinia Vane to Anne Hutchinson, near Grantham. Regrets
their unfrequent letters; fears as Mrs. Hutchinson is with
Lady Earle, it will be long before she comes to London. Lady Vane
and her family are mostly at Fair Lawn; the writer and her
sister Frances are chiefly alone. Gossip about private friends. Fair
Lawn, November 9. [Two and a half pages. The names of persons
and places in cypher.] |
| Nov. 13. |
88. Decypher of the above letter by Anne Hutchinson, with
her declaration that she knows no other explanation; November 13,
1663. [Two and a half pages.] |
| [Nov. 13.] |
89. Two keys to the cypher letters passing between Mrs. Vane
and Mrs. Hutchinson. With note that they were intercepted and
examined by the Mayor of Grantham. [Two pages each.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson to receive into custody —
Walters and — Carr. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 239.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Warrant to the Same to admit Sir Rich. and Sir Thos. Fanshaw
to discourse with Henry Nevill, in his keeper's presence. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 239.] |
Nov. 13.
Chatham. |
90. Edw. Gregory, clerk of the cheque, to the Navy Comrs.
Sends the muster book of the Bonaventure just arrived. The
Welcome and Jersey have sailed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Portsmouth. |
91. Account by John Davies of old provisions sold from the
stores at Deptford, September 28, 1663, not yet paid for; total,
276l. 13s. 9¾d. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Portsmouth. |
92. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Plymouth. |
93. John Lanyon to Sam. Pepys. Reminds him of casks, &c.,
left in his custody, returned from Portugal. Complains of his bad
bargain in hay, which will scarce pay for the room it lies in. Will
maintain the hulk in Catwater for 10l. a year, being once repaired,
rather than have her sold, as 1,000l. would not make such
another. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
The Turk, York. |
94. Joseph Strangways to Sir Roger Langley. Was sent
thither by the Duke of Buckingham's order, but knows not why,
and his Grace is in London. Begs that he will speak to his Grace on
his behalf. Will be ruined by this expensive place. |
| Nov. 14. |
95. Bond of Matthew Stevenson, of St. Paul's parish, London,
bookseller, and two others, in 300l., for his loyal behaviour, not
printing nor dispersing seditious books or pamphlets, and appearing
within 15 days, if required. |
| Nov. 14. |
96. Like bond of Nathaniel Calvert, of St. Paul's parish. |
| Nov. 14. |
Warrants to Sir Edward Broughton to release Mathias Stevenson
and Nath. Calvert on bail. Minutes. [Ent. Book 15, p. 240.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Warrant to a messenger employed by Mr. O'Neale, to apprehend
William Bayley at Dover. for intercepting letters and such like
misdemeanors. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 240.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Blank warrant to repair to Bankstead Downs to apprehend
William Glanvile, and bring him before Council for killing His
Majesty's fowl. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 240.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Post warrant for Edward Stockdell to go to York and return.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 241.] |
| Nov. 14. |
97. Dr. John Fell, dean, and the Chapter of Oxford, to the
King. Ask his approval of their election of Dr. Wm. Paul, Dean
of Coventry and Lichfield, to their bishopric, void by promotion
of Rob. Skinner to the bishopric of Worcester. Latin. Damaged. |
Nov. 14.
Kendal. |
98. Dan. Fleming to Williamson. Gives him an account of
proceedings, as Sir Hen. Bennet now supplies the place of Lord
Lieutenant for Westmoreland; the county is divided into Kendal
Barony, and the Bottom, which act separately. Hearing that Capt.
Atkinson, who escaped from Appleby, with others, intended to
release the prisoners at Appleby, and revenge himself on particular
gentlemen, raised the trained bands, and kept strict duty three days,
till the design was quashed; secured 20 who had been officers
against the King, ejected ministers or leading Quakers, &c., and
dismissed them on good bond, except Capt. French, sent to Penrith
at request of Sir Phil. Musgrave, and Wallis, an ejected minister,
sent prisoner to Appleby for three months, on the late Act of
Uniformity. If mischief arise now, it will be from non-licensed
ministers, or from Quakers, of whom there are too many in the part
of the county joining to Lancashire, where George Fox and most
of his cubs have been long kennelled. They keep weekly meetings within eight miles of each other through all this country,
if not through England; they will do mischief most resolutely if
Fox or any other of their grand speakers dictate it, and some
threaten already. Sir Philip [Musgrave] keeps a guard on the Appleby prisoners, and some are sent to Carlisle. All is reported quiet
in Lancashire. |
Nov. 14.
Beaudesert. |
99. Sir Brian Broughton to the Same. Sends papers taken from
Woolridge at Stafford. The bishop summoned those who were at
the great Convention at Burton, to his court, but they were so
saucy with him that the old priest said he hoped soon to stand
on even ground with him. Has demanded security for better
behaviour of the two parsons, who on refusal are sent to the
common gaol, so the meeting must fall. |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
The King to Viscount Mordaunt, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey. A
troop of the King's regiment of horse and a company of militia of foot
being together on duty at Kingston, a dispute, which may be dangerous, has arisen amongst the officers, about giving and receiving
orders. Gives a perpetual command that wherever the militia troops
are quartered with the standing regiments, the former, in the absence
of the lord lieutenant or deputy lieutenants, are to receive orders
from the officers commanding the said regiments. [Ent. Book 11,
p. 33.] |
| [Nov. 15.] |
100, 101. Two drafts of the above. |
| Nov. ? |
102. Petition of Veronica, widow of Col. Rich. Platt, to the King,
for a portion of the sum allotted to such sufferers. Her husband
spent a fair estate in raising troops for the late King, and was slain at
the first battle of Newbury, and she, a Venetian born, is left in great
necessity. |
| Nov. ? |
103. Petition of Veronica, widow of Col. Rich. Platt, and Eliz.,
widow of Col. Devereux Wolseley, and daughter of Sir John Zouch,
of Codnor Castle, Derbyshire, to the King, for a portion of the 2,000l.
allotted for such sufferers. Detail the services of their respective
husbands in the cause of the late King. |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant for 100l. to Veronica Platt out of the privy seal dormant.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 241.] |
Nov. 15.
Chatham Dock. |
104. Phin. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs and fitting up of
ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 16.
Gravesend. |
105. Wm. Antrobus, mayor of Gravesend, to the Same. Has
caused search to be made in all suspicious places in and near the
town, to discover the cordage supposed to be embezzled and landed
there, but none has been found. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 16.
Yarmouth. |
106. James Johnson to the Same. Has shipped the Laurel's
anchor on board the Harwich hoy. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [Nov. 16.] |
Patent appointing Sir Rich. Raynsford, serjeant-at-law, a Baron
of the Exchequer. [Domestic Corresp. 1660, Nov. 7.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower for — Walters to be
brought in safe custody. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 241.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Warrant to the Farmers of Customs to discharge certain
chests of arms seized by their direction, which were provided by
the King of Portugal, and to allow the same to be shipped to
Lisbon. [Ent. Book 15, p. 242.] |
| [Nov. 16.] |
Grant of pardon to Robert Bayley. Minute. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 242.] |
| Nov. ? |
107. Petition of Elizabeth, relict and executrix of Sir Job Harby,
to the King, for a grant of about 2,300l. due from her late husband
to the King, as a Commissioner of Customs from August, 1660, to
Michaelmas, 1662, for which his estate lies in the hands of the
present farmers; his debts will swallow up her share of the debt
due to her by the farmers, and she cannot receive any money from
them till the debt is satisfied. With reference thereon to the Lord
Chancellor, Lord Treasurer, and Lord Ashley, to whom reference was
made during Sir Job's lifetime, to certify the nature of the debt
of 2,300l., ordering meanwhile that the debt be no obstruction to
payments from the farmers of customs to the petitioner. |
| Nov. 16. |
108. Report by Lord Treas. Southampton and Lord Ashley on
the said petition, recommending a privy seal for defalcation of the
said debt, which amounts in all to 2,333l, 6s. 8d., from the petitioner's great debt due on the customs. With order thereon for
a privy seal for 2,333l. 6s. 8d. to be struck on the imposition of 4s.
a chaldron on coals, held by Wm. Lord Paget, assignee of Hen.
Lucas, Sir Job Harby, and others, to whom it was granted by the
late King. |
Nov. 16.
Excise Office, London. |
109. John Birch to Sir Philip Warwick. Has consulted persons
able to judge on Mr. Garrill's petition of a new way to make gold
and silver wire, and all acknowledge that it would save one ounce
in 12 of silver, and is beautiful and durable, and that a patent
should be granted if it be a new invention. |
| Nov. 16. |
110. Willm. Coventry to Williamson. Thinks that Roger Middleton, who has lived much in Turkey, and understands the vulgar
language, can translate the letter lately come in that character. |
Nov. 16.
Edenhall. |
111. Sir Philip Musgrave to [the Same]. A letter enclosed
induced him and Sir George Fletcher to secure the most suspicious
persons in Cumberland; 30 prisoners are sent to Carlisle on charges
or suspicion—a most dangerous pack of knaves. Wants Secretary
[Bennet's] advice how to proceed with them and prevent their
practices; till then will rather proceed irregularly than hazard the
peace of the kingdoms by releasing them. There is less in the information enclosed than he expected, considering what the man's
father-in-law, Huddleston, informed from his mouth. Is going to
Appleby to dismiss some of the volunteers, who, though on their own
charges, are too loyal otherwise to go. Knows the road to Carlisle
as well as any carrier's horse. [One and a half pages.] Encloses, |
|
111. i. Information of Christopher Crackenthorpe, of Little
Strickland, Westmoreland. Heard at Edm. Clibborne's
house at Bauton, that Rob. Wharton, a quaker of Kendal, refused a commission, and that Thos. Wilson of
Greenhoome reported meetings of 80 men, who dispersed
because 80 more whom they expected did not come.
Edenhall, Nov. 16. |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
112. Petition of George Kirk to the King, for a warrant as
granted to the other grooms of the bedchamber, for one year's
payment of a pension of 500l. a year, granted him by the late King
for long attendance. With order thereon that his pension be
continued. |
