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March 1.
Preston. |
1. Edw. Rigby to Chas. Lord Gerard. Was requested to search
for the author of an enigmatical letter, intimating new designs,
discovered to a justice of peace near Manchester. Has examined
some persons, and finds the author to be Augustine Heneage, kins
man of Sir Thos. Clifton, and a supposed Romish priest. Thinks it
is only the old design of seducing persons against Protestantism,
rather than any new one against government, but sends him a copy
of the letter. [See March 10.] |
March 1.
Dover. |
2. —to [Sec. Bennet ?]. Death of Mr. Lovelace, steward of
the Chancery Court of the Cinque Ports. Fragment; endorsed with a
note by [Sec. Bennet], of an order for no goods to be imported from
Zealand, unless consigned to English subjects. |
| March 1. |
3. Bond of George Cockayne, of London, and two others, in 200l.
for his appearance on 10 days' summons before King and Council,
during the next six months. |
March 1.
York. |
4. Sir Thos. Gower to Williamson. The parties have had no
answer to the proposition for Marsden to be assured of life and
liberty, upon submission and making considerable discoveries;
thinks the occasion is passed. Is alone except for Sir John Armitage,
yet every day brings some new discovery; is not discouraged by the
sectaries' malice, and is diligent as ever. |
| March 1. |
Pass for Mons. Boissé for four horses to France. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 53.] |
| March 1. |
Passport for Thomas Pruiduan to travel four years, for improvement
in his studies. [Ent. Book 16, p. 57.] |
March 1.
Whitehall. |
The King to Lord Treas. Southampton. On August 12, 1660,
granted to George Duke of Albemarle Crown lands value 7,000l.
a year, to be chosen by him and at his request, being unwilling
to deny anything to one who had so transcendently deserved;
the lands chosen, value 4,470l. 18s. 4¾
d., were to pass in fee simple,
except Theobalds Park and mansion, which was valued to him
at 1,749l. 10s., and granted to him and his heirs male. Mentions
this as his lordship was not privy to the warrant. After this,
the Honour of Clitheroe, value 1,680l. 8s. 7d., being land of the
duchy of Lancaster, was passed to the Duke by the chancellor
of the duchy, and orders were given to make up the remainder of
the 7,000l. Having since then resolved to dispark Clarendon Park,
co. Wilts, valued at 1,000l. a year, orders that it be passed to the
Duke, with all the timber, except what is required for His Majesty's
use, and the fee-farm rents, value 447l. 7s. 7¼d., to be holden of the
duchy. In the grant is also to be a comfirmation of Mote Park and
Finckley Park, to show the King's cheerfulness and affection
therein. [Ent. Book 17, pp. 14—16.] |
March 1.
Deptford. |
5. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. The Elias is ready
to take in her provisions, but wants men to stow them. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 2.
Woolwich. |
6. Chris Pett to the Same. The 30 shipwrights ordered will be
few for the works of the new ship. Some one should be sent to
Aliceholt Forest to hasten the timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 1.
Chatham. |
7. Phineas Pett and two others to the Navy Comrs. The cost of
erecting a crane on the new wharf, like that on the old dock, will
be 50l. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 2.
Chatham. |
8. Edw. Gregory and Philip Barrow to [the Same]. Account
of old stores bought by Ranceford Waterhouse, September 23,
1663; value 41l. 14s. 0¾d. With note of other goods sold, but not
yet fetched away. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 2. |
Licence to Eleanor Davies to kill meat. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 56. |
| March 2. |
Warrant to George Gillet, messenger, for discharge of Randolph
Taylor and Thomas Johnson. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 57.] |
| March 2. |
Warrant to Hen. Ashton, messenger, to discharge Henry Marsh
and Fr. Leach. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 57.] |
| March 2. |
Warrant to Sir R. Byron, Lieutenant of the King's Foot Guards,
to march early to-morrow morning to Southwark, with two companies of the Guards, to be disposed for the quiet and peace of that
borough. [Ent. Book 20, p. 9.] |
March 2.
Darneton. |
9. J. S. to Sir William Blakeston. The fanatics are rebellious
and dissatisfied, and begin again to meet with much confidence,
which will be an opportunity for them to hatch rebellion and
error. Knows that they would sacrifice him (Blakeston) but hopes
God will deliver him from the hands of those uncircumcised
Philistines. |
| March 2. |
10. Earl of Peterborough to [Williamson]. Hopes he has been
entertained with the observations and politic reflections of their
wandering prince, who has been the most disastrous man in the
company, having spoiled all his horses. Begs that he will use his gift
of narrative eloquence, in relating them to his great mistresses. This
prince cannot fail to increase in power and glory, having the ablest
ministers known, Mr. Dutton, Mr. Thwaites, and M. La Perle, a concealed philosopher, who exceeds all other men in patience; he was
chid for his own faults, the prince's, and everybody's else, for the
miscarriages of men, the errors of horses, the weather, ill humour, or
any contrariety; yet this hero could never be persuaded to hang
himself, but continues in the prince's service, to show the uttermost
example of passive virtue to men. [Three pages.] |
March 3.
Navy Office. |
11. Order from the Navy Comrs. to the Storekeeper and Clerk
of the Cheque at Deptford, not to receive turnery ware into the
stores, without particular warrant, unless when delay would prove
prejudicial to the service. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 3.
Deptford. |
12. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Repairs needed for the
Lizard. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 3. |
Warrant to pay to Wm. Warner 100l. out of the moneys remaining
in the hands of — Rigby and Rob. Williams, late collectors of
excise in Gloucestershire. [Docquet.] |
March 3.
Post Office. |
13. Col. Philip Frowde to Mr. O'Neale. Sends a letter from the
postmaster of Newcastle to Mr. Hickes, which must be shown to
Sec. Bennet and returned. Encloses, |
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13. i. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. Sends an information.
The deputy lieutenants of Northumberland have secured
most of the persons named in an express from the Bishop
of Durham, and a few more suspected; they have armed
the trained bands and are settling the militia, who are
cheerful though of small fortunes. Is not allowed to
give the names of the informer nor of the ship-master
who supplied the arms. |
March 3.
London. |
14. Sir Rich Ford to Williamson. Sends a draft of a letter to be
sent to the lord mayor and court of aldermen, on behalf of Mr. Whorwood, and some things must be presented to the court to effect the
work. Encloses, |
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14. i. The King to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen of
London. Will grant their last petition for discharge of
issues set on the city for non-appearance on actions
brought against them for public debts incurred during
the late troubles, provided they will satisfy his servant
Wm. Whorwood, by paying to him the 1,600l. assessment
of arrears for which he has a warrant, which warrant
they have petitioned against, but which cannot be withdrawn. Endorsed "Mr. Bridgeman, my Lord Fitzharding spoke to King and had content." |
| 1664 ? March 3. |
15. Thos. Sanders to Bartholomew Young of Cardigan. Private
affairs. Payment for a camlet cloak. Endorsed "Muddiman." |
1664. March 3.
Kingston. |
16. Sir Edward Brett to Williamson. Mr. Agar, an honest bailiff
of Kingston, complains of a mistake in a licence granted to a Quaker,
an ill man, who misbehaved to the magistrates after the licence was
produced. Endorsed "A Quaker butcher at Kingston." |
| March 4. |
Grant to Mansell Stradling of the office of Searcher in the port of
Cardiff. [Docquet.] |
| March 4. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wood 30,000l. during the year 1664,
for the use of the Queen-Mother. [Docquet.] |
March 4.
Edinburgh. |
17. R. M[eni] to Hen. Muddiman. The High Commission have
appointed several sub-commissioners to report their doings to the
High Court, which will sit at Glasgow April 15. Six notorious robbers escaped from the prison called the "Thieves' Hole" the night
before they were to have been executed. Edinburgh Castle was given
up by Capt. Rob. Stratton, deputy governor, to the Earl of Kelly,
deputed by the Earl of Lauderdale, who appointed his (Kelly's) brother,
the Lord Lyon, as deputy governor. The Earl of Lauderdale's
patent for the governorship was read and passed in Council. The
Earl of Rothes, lord treasurer, delivered up the keys of the castle
to the Earl of Kelly, and the old captain drank the King's health,
and gave them a dozen guns. |
March 4.
Rotterdam. |
18. E. Custis to Sec. Bennet. The bird, [Dr. Richardson], has
flown to Amsterdam, where he appears publicly, and is printing two
tracts on religious controversies. Has informed Richardson of his own
arrival, and hopes soon to have him there. The largest ship in Holland,
160 feet at the keel, is now building there. The reason for building
this and others is that the Hollanders do not wish to be taken by
surprise with an English war, as they were by Oliver. Steel is still
there, and conversant with the fanatics, and Col. Bampfield has been
there from Zealand. |
March 4.
Whitehall. |
19. Petition of divers Vintners and Retailers of wine in London,
and the adjacent ports, to the King, for stay of prosecution of informers for retailing wines above the limited price before Feb. 1, 1664;
not being aware that, in default of fixing the prices of wines, they
were to be sold at the rates mentioned in the Act of 1660, they
delayed too long the settling the prices for the year, and are now
miserably vexed by informers for selling the wines too high, and
rather throw themselves on His Majesty's clemency than drive their
trade with great loss, or not at all. With reference thereon to the
Attorney General, and his report, March 19, that His Majesty may
pardon and release all forfeitures for the said offences. |
| March 4. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 22.] |
March 4.
Bristol. |
20. Ri. Ellsworth to Sec. Bennet. A paper is dispersed among
the discontented, professing to be a copy of a letter from a Jesuit in
Ireland to one in London; but it is no doubt a design to beget
jealousies in the ignorant, and kindle insurrections; would have
pressed city justice on it, but for the disaffection of the now mayor
and town clerk. |
| March 4. |
21. Bond of Joseph Jackson, clothier, and two others, in 400l., for
his allegiance, not encouraging any design against government, and
appearance when required. |
| March 4. |
22. Account of certain goods come from Lisbon, for the Queen
and her servant Don Francisco Manoel Fallovelhie (?). |
| 1664 ? March 4. |
23. Petition of Anne wife of Rob. Tichborne, prisoner in the Holy
Island, to the King, for the removal of her husband to some nearer
place, he being weak and ill, and she unable, on account of the distance, to administer the help necessary for preservation of his life. |
| March 4. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Rob. Long and Wm. Loving, on nomination of Eliz. Countess of Guildford and Viscount Fitzharding, of
24 houses in the Strand, near to Somerset House, for 31 years, including the estates now in being, being part of the jointure of the
Queen-Mother to whom the rental of 24l. 10s. is reserved; granted
in order that the said houses, now ruinous, may be repaired or new
built. [Ent. Book 17, p. 17.] |
| March 5. |
24. Account of the ships that have arrived at and sailed from
Hull during the week. A renegado in the late plot was seized at
his brother's house near Doncaster, but the brother was so furious
that he threatened to kill whoever took him, and was obliged to be
shot at, and the renegado was carried off to York. |
March 5.
Rydal. |
25. Dan. Fleming to Williamson. Sends him a char-pie, in
acknowledgment of obligations. |
| March 5. |
26. John Atwood and Wm. Alchorne, minister, to Sec. Bennet.
Have perused all the books and MSS. mentioned in his warrant;
three Latin works have the name of Lumley written on them, but
not one has the King's arms or mark. Endorsed "Concerning the
King's MSS." |
March 5.
Whitehall. |
Recommendation to Lord Treasurer Southampton of the petition
of Sir Willm. Walter, Bart., for speedy payment, his accounts being
examined by Mr. Ashburnham on the King's behalf, and reduced
from 8,310l. to 650l. [Ent. Book 18, p. 21.] |
| [March 5.] |
27. Draft of the above. |
March 5.
Portsmouth. |
28. Estimate by John Tippetts, and two others, of repairs needed
for the Sapphire and Constant Warwick; totals, 562l. and 1,060l.
[Adm. Paper, two pages.] |
March 5.
West Kirk. |
29. Rich. Dermot to the Navy Comrs. Being dismissed as muster
master, asks payment of his salary. As soon as Major Beversham
comes over, will pay for the transportation of the last of his soldiers.
The account shall be made up for each vessel that transported them.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 5.
Portsmouth. |
30. Thos. Lancaster to the Same. The St. Andrew has not got
in all her ballast for want of men. Mr. Tippetts employs them all
on other works. The boys of the ordinary are not able to heave it
in, and the officers will not help to do anything of work. Asks for
100 seamen from London, as labouring men are slow to be entered
upon the ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 5.
Ports mouth. |
31. John Tippetts to the Same. Repairs of ships. Arrival of
the Augustine laden with timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 5. |
Warrant to Ar. Ashton, messenger, to apprehend Captain Jennings.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 58.] |
| March 5. |
Warrant to Ralph Rutter, messenger, to release Joseph Jackson.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 58.] |
| March 5. |
Warrant for a grant to George Barber of the place of Gamekeeper
from Wandsworth to Croydon; fee, 12d. a day, and 1l. 6s. 8d.
yearly for livery. [Ent. Book 16, p. 58.] |
| March 5. |
Warrant for Sir James Stanley, Bart., to be Keeper of the wild
fowl within 12 miles of Haughton, Cheshire. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 60.] |
March 5.
Whitehall. |
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to John Bradley, messenger, to search
the several vessels lying in Holehaven, newly arrived from Holland, for all letters, papers, &c., belonging to—Thorne, Mrs.
Desborough, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Groves, and Nicolson, or any other
suspected person who has arrived in the vessels, and deliver them to
him. [Ent. Book 16, p. 60.] |
March 6.
Portsmouth. |
32. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of the Augustine. His two months' provisions being spent, was obliged to get a
month's allowance on credit at Bristol. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 7. |
33. Viscount Fitzharding to Sec. Bennet. Commends the petition
of Capt. Berkeley, one of his officers, for a grant which will be more
commodious to traders and mariners who pass by those parts than
beneficial to himself. Endorsed "Capt. Berkeley's lighthouses." |
| March 7. |
34. John Dickson [alias Atkinson], to the Duke of Buckingham.
They begin to revive in the West of England, and have thoughts of
setting the city on fire. This is Quakers' intelligence, which came
from the city into Yorkshire. Quakers get hold of any thing, and
send it abroad, the nation over, in a week. The time will probably
be the opening of Parliament, or beginning of the term, when people
resort to the city; if the Anabaptists and Fifth-Monarchy men
are cared for, all will be prevented, the other sects being but few. |
March 7.
Beaudesert. |
35. Sir Brian Broughton to Williamson. In Ireland they believe
their numbers to exceed the Duke [of Ormond's] and are resolved
to fall on, if the London council approves. |
| March 7. |
36. John R[obinson] to Grace Nickson. Has got over the sea to
Blacklea, two miles from Dublin, in health, and is at Mr. Walker's,
a godly family. Private affairs. Dated Dec. 20, with certificate by
Marmaduke Hicks, and two others, that it is a true copy, and that
the writer goes in Ireland under the name of John Walker. |
1664 ? March 7.
York. |
37. Sir Roger Langley to Williamson. Wonders that he gains
no reply from Mr. Secretary about the month's assessment, for if the
deputy lieutenants be not hastened, it cannot be paid in. The prisoners will be brought in this week. Hopes for more discoveries. |
1664 March 7.
Monday. |
38. Jo. Cooke to [Williamson]. Sends for signature Mr. Rycaut's
warrants for the prisoners in the Tower. Sec. Morice has had no
orders about them, nor is likely to have any audience in a good
while. |
| March 7 ? |
39. The Same to the Same. Mr. Secretary will not remove the
prisoners without the King's immediate directions; requests that he
may have such orders as will satisfy him. |
| March 7. |
40. Dr. Rich. Allestree to the Same. Thanks for favours. His
friends oppress him with them, and will kill him with kindness. |
March 7.
Chatham Dock. |
41. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The 20 shipwrights
sent to Woolwich for the work of the new ship have returned, upon
pretence of wanting provisions. Timber and candles wanted. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 8.
London. |
42. Certificate by Capt. John Tyrwhitt of his desire to have Henry
Grimes as surgeon. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 8.
Deptford. |
43. Jonas Shish to [the Navy Comrs.]. The Lizard is ready to
take in provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 8.
Deptford. |
44. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Same. To the same effect. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 8.
Smyrna. |
Proceedings in a court held by Wm. Cave, consul, and the factors of
the Levant Company. Dr. Pickering declared that the company
had been prejudiced against him by the scandalous accusation of John
Bradgate, minister, and wished those present publicly to declare
whether they had found his conduct defective or guilty; whereon,
on his withdrawal, they concluded that they knew of no scandal or
offence offered by him. [Levant Papers, Vol. I. p. 122.] |
| March 8. |
Commission for Thos. Byron to be Lieutenant to Sir Rob. Byron's
company of foot, in the King's regiment of Guards. Minute. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 12.] |
| March 8. |
Warrant to Viscount Mordaunt, constable of Windsor Castle, to
permit the wife or children of John Miller, or else Rich. Tilden, to
have access to him, and furnish him with necessaries. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 61.] |
| March 8. |
Warrant to pay to Sir William Walter, Bart., 6,500l., in discharge
of so much lent by him to the late King at Oxford, on security of
several of the royal forests and parks; the 6,500l. to be paid from
the three last of the four subsidies lately granted. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 71.] |
March 8.
Dover. |
45. J[ohn] C[arlisle] to Williamson. The sectaries increase. Instigated the soldiers of Dover Castle to rout a party of Presbyterians
on February 28. The corporation consists of a mayor and 12
jurats. Will send the names of the justices of peace thereabouts.
Wants the verses on the Pyramid at Rome, and to know when
the Earl of Bristol will appear on his business. |
| March ? |
46. Petition of Frances, wife of John Lambert, prisoner in
Guernsey, to the King, for permission for one of her daughters to
attend her father, who is in a dangerous state of health, from his
close restraint, as His Majesty is not pleased to allow him the liberty
of the island. |
| March 8. |
47. Fras. Lambert to Williamson. The Secretary has promised
her more liberty for her husband, and a letter to the Governor of
Guernsey about herself and family. Begs him to remind him thereof,
and to obtain her liberty to take a house in the island and come to
her husband freely, and leave for him to have the liberty of the
castle, and such other favours as Lord Hatton thinks fit. |
March 9.
Whitehall. |
48. The King to Rob. Earl of Elgin, Hen. Hungate, and others. As
4,000 acres of Wildmore Fen, co. Lincoln, are improved and set out
for His Majesty's use, and discharged of all commons and other
claims, authorizes Sec Bennet to treat with them touching a grant
to them thereof, and promises to ratify what he shall do therein. |
| March 9. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 66.] |
| [March 9.] |
49. Draft of the above. |
March 9.
Whitehall. |
50. The King to Sec. Bennet. Authorizes him to treat about the
said fen lands with Leonard Grey, Arthur Earl of Anglesey, Rob.
Earl of Elgin, Hen Hungate, and Martin Forster. |
| March. |
Entry of the above, dated March 25. [Ent. Book 15, p. 79.] |
| March ? |
51. Declaration of consent by Sec. Bennet on the King's behalf,
and by Leonard Grey on behalf of himself, Lady Jane his sister, and
John his brother, younger children of Henry and Anne Earl and
Countess of Stamford, to the conveyance of 806 acres, out of the
4,000 to be enclosed in Wildmore Fen, to certain persons named,
above the general share allotted to them. |
March 9.
Lowick. |
52. J. Bentham to Williamson. Understands that a correspondence
is requested with him. Will inspect as exactly as he can the management of the affairs of King and church, remembering that the
late sufferings sprang from the remissness of inferior governors, and
will try to prevent such disasters in future. |
March 9.
Whitehall. |
53. Petition of the Inhabitants of Stepney and Hackney to the
King, for a market to be speedily set up at Stepney; there are
40,000 families in the manors, 12,000 of whom are seamen, ropemakers, or manufacturers having small stocks, who lose much by
going to London markets. [Numerously signed.] With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his report, April 13, that
the citizens of London have a promise that no market should be
granted within seven miles of London, but that lately several such
markets have been granted, and this one is found, on an Ad quod
damnum, not prejudicial to neighbouring markets. |
| March 9. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 22.] |
| March ? |
54. Request by Hen. Harrison, M.A., of thirty years' standing,
for the degree of D.D. |
March [9].
Whitehall. |
55. The King to [the Vice-Chancellor, &c., of Cambridge]. Recommends Hen. Harrison, of Gonville and Caius College, and Nich.
Carter, late Fellow of Clare Hall, ejected during the troubles, for
D.D. and M.D. degrees, and Peter Castillion for that of M.A., dispensing with all statutes to the contrary. |
| [March 9.] |
56. Draft of the above. |
| March 9. |
Entries of the above. [Ent. Books 19, p. 4; and 21, p. 143.] |
| March 9. |
The King to the High Sheriff of Hampshire. Grants him, on
his petition, a dispensation to be absent from the county, as long
as his particular affairs require his attendance elsewhere. [Ent.
Book 17, p. 18.] |
| March 9. |
The King to John Greenough, sheriff of Glamorganshire. Grants
him a dispensation to reside out of the county during his shrievalty.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 18.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to permit Mr. L'Estrange to
see [Livewell] Chapman in the Gatehouse. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 61.] |
| March 9. |
Order for a warrant to pay 2,000l. for secret services to such
person or persons as shall be appointed to receive the same. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 62.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to John Bowden to receive into custody [Rob.] Tichborne, and convey him to Dover Castle. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 62.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to John Strode, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, to receive
Robert Tichborne prisoner, convicted of high treason for the death
of the late King. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 62.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to Sir Robert Collingwood, governor of Holy Island, to
deliver up Robert Tichborne to John Bowden. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 62.] |
| March? |
57. Petition of Anne, wife of Robt. Tichborne, now prisoner in
Dover Castle, to the King, to permit herself, two children, and a
maid to remain with her husband in the castle, his distempers
necessitating it; thanks for his removal from Holy Island to Dover,
by which his condition is much bettered. |
| March 9. |
Pass for two horses to France for Mous. De Nouveau, postmaster
general of France. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 63.] |
| March ? |
58. Statement on behalf of Chidiock Paulet and Jas. Harrison,
gallery keepers [at Whitehall], that not having received anything,
whereas former keepers have had 24l. each fee, and 40l. yearly for
cleansing the galleries, they should have 50l. each settled on them
in lieu of all charge and allowance. |
| March 9. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth, for an additional allowance
of 50l. a year each to Chidiock Paulet and Jas. Harrison, gallery
keepers at Whitehall. [Ent. Book 16, p. 63.] |
| [March 9.] |
59. Draft of the above. |
| March 9. |
Order for a warrant to pay to George Smithson 10l. 16s. 8d., now
due for fee-farm rents arising out of lands and tenements at Moulton,
parish of Middleton Tyas, co. York, granted to him, and to discharge
him from the said payment in future. [Ent. Book 16, p. 64.] |
| March 9. |
Pass for four horses for Lord Gerard. [Ent. Book 16, p. 64.] |
March 9.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Rich. Merrydale and John Wickham to recover
from the Haberdashers' Company of London certain books and
papers relative to matters transacted at Haberdashers and Goldsmiths' Halls in London, in the time of the usurpation, and to deliver
them to Jos. Williamson, to be kept in the State Paper Office,
Whitehall. [Ent. Book 16, p. 65.] |
| March 9. |
Warrant to Dan. O'Neale for all letters addressed to John Earl of
Lauderdale, Secretary of State for Scotland, to be delivered free of
postage, the postage thereof to be defalcated on his account. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 65.] |
March 10.
Navy Office. |
60. Order from the Navy Comrs. to the Storekeeper and Clerk of
the Cheque at Deptford, to receive no new blocks into the stores,
unless demanded by the master attendant and clerk of the survey.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 10.
Chatham. |
61. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Requests a warrant
for entering 20 or 30 men to stow provisions in the Providence.
Two shipwrights must be sent down to survey the Elizabeth and
Dragon; 500 deals received. Repairs of ships. |
| March 10. |
Commission to Sir William Courtney, Bart., of Powderham, and
five others, to examine the value of the estate of Sir Henry Carey,
and what it was sold for, and to report thereon, Sir Henry having
been compelled to sell it at under value, as he contracted vast
debts in the King's service. [Ent. Book 16, p. 61.] |
March 10.
Whitehall. |
62. Petition of the Marshal, Wardens, and Assistants of the
Corporation of Music to the King, for confirmation of their charter,
granted by Edw. IV. but overturned during the late troubles, with
additional grants; viz., that His Majesty will choose his own
musicians out of the corporation; that none shall teach music
unless free of the corporation, except those who have taken University degrees; that their apprentices may be bound for seven years,
and that they may have power to erect a house for practice of
music. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report, March 18, in favour of the petition. |
| March 10. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 23.] |
March 10.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton, on the petition of Sir
John Wolstenholme, for payment from the customs of 12,000l., a
debt contracted for the King's service. [Ent. Book 18, p. 24.] |
March 10.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of the Earl of
Sandwich, for a charter for confirmation of a corporation of the
wardrobe, with other privileges. [Ent. Book 18, p. 24.] |
| March 10. |
63. Names of the 74 Justices of the Peace in the county palatine
of Lancashire, at the Lancaster assizes; with another list of 29 of
them who sat upon the causes. Latin. [Three pages.] |
March 10.
Lathom. |
64. Earl of Derby to the Duke of Albemarle. Sends an anonymous letter to Nich. Moseley, of great concern if true, and if the
writer will own it at the assizes; also another from Augustine
Heneage, a supposed priest, living in Sir Thos. Clifton's house, to
Mr. Keynes, who lives with Sir Cecil Trafford; it was delivered to
Mr. Kenion by mistake, he thought it suspicious, and took it to
Edw. Rigby, a lawyer and justice of peace, and Heneage was summoned before Sir Roger Bradshaigh, but discharged, his endeavours
to bring a man over to his church being called converting him to
legal conformity. Evan Price will confess nothing, and is sent to
Lancaster gaol. Encloses, |
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64. i. —
to Nich. Moseley. The names of several Cheshire
men, Lord Delamere, Cols. Duckenfield and Venables,
and many others, are returned as engaged in the late
plot, some underhand, like Judas, others blowing the
bellows of rebellion among the ignorant. Evan Price, a
wandering person from Manchester, who used to carry
intelligence and disperse their declarations, should be
examined as to all the persons named, and as to
how often they send him to Yorkshire; 1,000l. out of
10,000l. that he may bring in should be offered him, and
he should be persuaded that there is already evidence
enough to hang him. There are 5,000 Presbyterians, Independents, and Anabaptists in the two counties, and 500
about Manchester ready; conceals his name, for fear of
losing his reputation among the fanatics. [Copy. Two
pages.] Wakefield, February 6. |
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64. ii. Augustine Heneage to Edw. Keynes. Wants Erastus;
has verbal skirmishes with his old friends the Nigri, who
show ignorance and knavery. Mr. Sharples, formerly a
justice of peace, an honest man, is staggering. Wishes,
as he (Keynes) lives near Blackburn, he would do the
deed with Sharples. February 21, 1664. |
|
64. iii. Sir Roger Bradshaigh and other justices of peace to
Edw. Rigby. Have examined Heneage's letter, but think
there is no danger in it to government, and that it only
relates to an attempt to bring Mr. Sharples to loyal conformity; will acquaint the Earl of Derby with it, and
meanwhile Heneage need not be proceeded against. |
March 11.
[Norwich.] |
65. Wm. Nowell to Muddiman. On the death of the town clerk,
there were two candidates, and one who had been a great sufferer
for the King would have been chosen, but through fear of disobliging
the Right Hon. Hen. Howard, who wrote in behalf of Thos. Cory, a
person of so good quality that it was thought he would not condescend to the office. Some nonconformists who were discharged
on promise to attend no more unlawful meetings, have again transgressed, and are in custody. Could not ask the magistrates to allow
Muddiman more than 4l. a year. |
| March 11. |
66. Bond of John Jennings, of Stepney, and two others, in 200l. for
his good behaviour, not countenancing any design against the public
peace, and appearing before a Secretary of State, when required. |
March 11.
Rotterdam. |
67. [E. Custis] to Sec. Bennet. Has not yet been able to see
[Richardson], but if he delays, will meet him in his private lodging
at Amsterdam, where the pest declines; he is suspected of being a
counterfeit fanatic, because of his extravagant passion for their saints;
he professes not to dare to stay in Rotterdam, lest he should be
carried on board one of the English ships, with which the river
swarms. Sir Roger Langley should search for his writings at his
wife's lodging at York, where she is a prisoner at her brother
Alleson's. |
| March 11. |
68. Capt. John Tyrwhit to the Navy Comrs. Requests that
Henry Southwood, formerly master with him in the Assurance, may
be appointed to the ship he is now to command. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Woolwich. |
69. Chris. Pett to the Same. Account of timber; measurement
of the beams still wanted for the new ship; with note of some sent
from the Forest of Dean in the Augustine. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Ollerton. |
70. J. Corbin to the Same. Difficulties about the conveyance of timber to Bawtry, because the carters are busy sowing.
Phillips, who commands the boats, will not undertake it without
allowance for its extra size. The wharf at Bawtry is clogged with
timber. Asks instructions. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Chatham Dock. |
71. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Hoped for his
assistance and Mr. Coventry's in settling the difference between the
clerk of the cheque and the storekeeper. Mr. Barrow is of a peevish
temper. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Chatham. |
72. Edw. Gregory to the Same. Sends the muster book of the
Guernsey, which has come in for repairs. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 12.
Navy Office. |
73. Warrant from the Navy Comrs. to the Storekeeper and Clerk of
the Cheque at Deptford, to send back to Sir Wm. Warren, at his own
expense, a parcel of knees sent by him, and to require him to satisfy
the Commissioners why such unserviceable timber was sent. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| March 12. |
74. Petition of James Almond, purser of the Ruby, to the Navy
Comrs., that the mistake in the sea book about the entry of Rich.
Southern and discharge of John Kent, may be rectified. With order
thereon granting the petition. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
|
74. i. Certificate by Capt. Robert Robinson and boatswain John
Humphrey, of the true dates of entrance of Richard
Southern and John Kent. Greenwich, Jan. 28, 1664. |
| March 12. |
Grant to Charles Earl of Norwich and Hen. Goring,. jun., of the
office of High Steward of the Honour of Peverel, &c., cos Nottingham
and Derby. [Docquet.] |
| March 12. |
Grant of incorporation to the Duke of York and others, as
governor and company of the royal fishing of Great Britain and
Ireland. [Docquet.] |
| March 12. |
Warrant to pay to the Lieutenant of Ordnance 887l. 10s. 9d.,
for provisions for Carisbrooke and other castles in the Isle of Wight.
[Docquet.] |
| March 12. |
Warrant to pay to the Lieutenant of Ordnance 3,398l. 0s. 1d., for
supply of Dover and other castles in Kent. [Docquet.] |
| March 12. |
Grant to Rich. Berwick of the office of Falconer. [Docquet.] |
| March 12. |
75. Sir Geo. Savile to Williamson. Gave a warrant, on an urgent
request, for apprehension of the Kendal carrier; thinks there is no
ground in his examination for detaining him in custody, but Mr.
Secretary must be the judge. |
| March 12. |
Warrant for a grant to the Duke of York of Richmond Manor
and Park, and the ferry from Richmond to Twickenham. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 67.] |
| [March 12.] |
76. Copy of the above. |
| [March 12.] |
77. Draft of the above. |
| March 12. |
Warrant to Lord Hatton, governor of Guernsey, for John Lambert,
his prisoner, to have the liberty allowed him November 1661, but
which there was afterwards found reason to abridge. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 67.] |
| March 12. |
Warrant for a grant to Thomas Chiffinch, jun.. and Richard Ward,
sen., in reversion after John Robinson, of the office of Searchers at
Gravesend, with a moiety of forfeitures seized by them, and the
usual fees, &c. [Ent. Book 16, p. 68.] |
| [March 12.] |
78. Draft of the above. |
| March 12. |
Pass for two horses for Mr. Henry Howard. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 68.] |
| March 12. |
Pass for six horses for Mr. Davies. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 68.] |
| March 12. |
Warrant to the Attorney General, on petition of Victoria and
Elizabeth, daughters to the late Sir Wm. Uvedale, treasurer at war
and treasurer of the chamber to the late King, to prepare a discharge
from Bartholomew Price and Victoria his now wife, late widow of
Sir Wm. Uvedale, from Sir Rich. Corbet, Bart., and Victoria, his
wife, daughter to the said Sir William, and from Elizabeth
Uvedale, his other daughter, of all sums that may be due to
Sir William from the King; and also a discharge to them for
3,409l. 1s. 3¾d., shown by the accounts to be owing by him to the
King. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 68–9.] |
| March 12. |
Warrant for a lease to Ralph Montague of the reversion for
23 years after George Kirk of a third part of Gillingham Forest,
he paying double the old rents, but no fine. [Ent. Book 16, p. 70.] |
| [March 12.] |
79. Draft of the above. |
| March 12. |
Warrant for a lease to Sec. Bennet of a piece of ground in Old
Spring Garden, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Middlesex, for 61 years,
for building a stable, he allowing a passage of 30 feet through the
same; rent. 20s. a year. [Ent. Book 16, p. 70.] |
| [March 12.] |
80. Plan of certain land. Endorsed "the ground for Mr. Secretary, in Spring Garden." |
March 12.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton and the Chancellor of the
Exchequer on the petition of Rich. Earl of Dorset, Wm. Lord
Paget, and Eliz. widow of Sir Job Harby, for a continuance for 21
years of the lease of the 4s. per chaldron impost on Newcastle coal,
a like grant by the late King to the late Earls of Holland, Dorset,
and Job Harby proving of little avail, because of the troubles.
[Ent. Book 18, p. 25.] |
March 13.
Woolwich. |
81. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of timber
required. The King has commanded some alterations in the
Henrietta yacht, turning the lockers into settle beds, and placing a
small standing bed in the after cabin. Requests a warrant for that
work. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 14.
Paradox, The Hope. |
82. Capt. Edw. Cotterell to Sir John Mennes. Peter Quent was
assistant to his mate in Ireland. Would have had his ticket made
out as quartermaster, but, at his own desire, he was set down
midshipman. He is a deserving man, and left in hopes of better
preferment. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 14.
Chatham. |
83. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Sends a full account of his
dispute with Mr. Barrow about the transcription and custody of
such warrants as concern them jointly. Barrow acts contrary to
express orders, and his insolent domineering grows insufferable. Begs
redress. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 14. |
The King to the Duke of York, Governor, and the Assistants
of the Royal Fishing Company. Recommends George Duke, late
secretary of the Committee for Trade, to be entertained by them in
the same post, for which he is particularly fitted. [Ent. Book 17,
p. 89.] |
| [March 14.] |
84. Draft of the above. |
March 14.
Carleton. |
85. Inquisition on a writ of Ad quod damnum, that it will be no
prejudice for Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Bart., to enclose a highway leading
from Rockingham to Harborough, near his mansion, on condition of
his opening another of equal width. Latin. |
| March 14. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to discharge Thomas Cockayne.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 71.] |
March 14.
Rotterdam. |
Col. Jos. Bampfield to Lord —. Met Hill, a Middleburg
minister, and a man of ability, who speaks with commendation of
the King's understanding and parts, if he would only use them more.
He says the whole party are resolved to follow the example of the
Huguenots in France, serve the King and hope for his indulgence
at last. He says they are courted by some whom they cannot trust,
having been deceived by them. There are many conjectures as to
what will be the event of the Earl of Bristol's business. [Holland
Corresp., March 14, 1664.] |
March 14.
London. |
Levant Company to [the Earl of Winchelsea]. Acquiesce in his
reasons for his proceedings as to the Greyhound. It was from his
lordship's own letter that they supposed that the 2,000 dollars paid
by Capt. Poole might have to be borne by them, but they are glad that
it was an error. Cannot imagine which of the company he means as
having been active formerly against the King and now against himself,
and wish he had given the name. Will not have their treasurer
forced, even by menaces, to repay his disbursements at Adrianople.
Beg he will not send messengers like Mr. Rycaut, at their expense, without their order. As to the warrant given to the William and John to
pass as a general ship, they own the respect due to the King, but think
the authority of their charter, whereby they have the appointment
of general ships, is precedent to all other warrants, and beg him not
to do anything which may seem to dispossess them thereof. Request
him to give no credence to reports of private persons of the
company, raised to excite jealousies. [Levant Papers, Vol. v.,
pp. 78–80.] |
March 14.
London. |
Levant Company to Consul Cave. Punishment of obstinate factors.
Salaries to be allowed to the dragomen. The treasurer may have
a janizary with 50 dollars a year. Blame him for reproaching
Mr. Bradgate, the minister appointed by the company, and turning
him out of doors without cause. [Levant Papers, Vol. v.,
pp. 80–1.] |
March 14.
London. |
The Same to Mr. Mowse. Similar to the last. He is to give
Mr. Bradgate 200 dollars gratuity for the last year, and payment
at the rate of 300 dollars a year, during the time he was out of the
consul's house. The masters and pursers of ships are not to deliver
their letters to the postmasters of Deal and Dover, but to bring or
send them to London. [Levant Papers, Vol. v., pp. 82–3.] |
March 14.
London. |
The Same to Jo. Bradgate. Regret the difference between
him and the consul. Hope he has behaved with prudence, and if
so will give him relief. Meanwhile order him 200 dollars, and
payment at the rate of 300 dollars a year, for the time that he
was absent from the consul's house. [Levant Papers, Vol. v.,
p. 83.] |
March 15.
York. |
86. Fras. Lord Hawley to Williamson. Hopes Sir Harry
Newton will not juggle out of his promise about his horse. There
are apprehensions of new plots. Is vigilant to prevent disorders. |
March 15.
Chatham. |
87. Phin. Pett and Joseph Lawrence to the Navy Comrs.
Account of repairs needed for the Dragon and Elizabeth. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 15.
The Kent, Plymouth Sound. |
88. Capt. Thos. Teddeman to the Same. Sends an account of his
voyage from Tangiers, after transporting thither the Earl of Tiveot,
by Cadiz. Rescued a Biscay vessel, taken by four Algerine men-ofwar. Conveyed 18 English and Scotch merchantmen from Cadiz.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 15.
Deptford. |
89. Jonas Shish to [the Navy Comrs.]. Asks what ship to put
in dry dock, in place of the Nonsuch, now ready to be launched.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| March 16. |
90. Sir Willm. Blakeston to Williamson. Sends a paper from
Mr. Steward, minister at Darneton, who can discover their ways.
Part of the letter is from Allithorn, an officer of the late King,
and the Leidam named, a surgeon, will bring evidences against
Capts. Carter and Wise, who are both taken, and are to answer at
York. Johns, who should have killed him (Blakeston), has been at
Capt. Carter's, has a good estate, and is a very dangerous person.
The bishopric is in a sad condition; the horse are not ready and
there is no place of strength. Thinks he will have to leave
the country, as there is not a greater company of villains in
England. [One and a half pages.] |
March 16.
Bristol. |
91. Willm. Colston to the Same. Hears from his son Richard,
in Marseilles, that Dan. Codgell has attacked a ship of pilchards,
which he sent his son on his own account. Begs an order for him
to desist, or Codgell's litigious spirit will ruin both. Wishes his son
to have an order to stop Codgell. |
| March 16. |
92. Warrant from Lord Chamberlain Manchester to Rob. Child
and Wm. Bowles, masters of tents and toils, to provide eight men
with waggons for carrying the King's deer, 30 pieces of toil for
taking red deer, a large tent with a covering for the Queen, when
she goes to chapel or in procession, to be placed as Lord Aubigny
shall direct, and five other tents for her Majesty's progress. |
| [March 17.] |
93. Note that Commissioners have come from Holland to buy up
all the saltpetre and gunpowder they can find, which will be prejudicial at a time when the King intends to furnish the stores, and
that the usual mode of preventing it is by proclamation. |
| March 17. |
94. Draft of the above [by Sec. Bennet]. |
March 17.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation forbidding the export of saltpetre for six months,
the stores of the kingdom being much exhausted. Printed. [Proc.
Coll., p. 164.] |
| March 17 ? |
95. Statement by Sir Rob. Long, that the arrears due to Dame
Eleanor Byron deceased, on her pension of 500l. per annum, is
1,125l. Endorsed "La. Byron's answer." |
| March 17. |
Warrant to pay to the executors of Eleanor Lady Byron, widow
of John Lord Byron, 1,125l., arrears due at her death, for two and
a quarter years of the pension of 500l. a year granted her 26 May,
1661, for her husband's many good services. [Ent. Book 17, p. 20.] |
| [March 17.] |
96. Draft of the above. |
March 17.
Bristol. |
97. John Wade, jun., to John Knowles. Acknowledges his letter
and proposes polemical questions relative to the ministry, &c. With
note that the writer is probably a Socinian. [Two pages.] |
| [March 17.] |
98. Report from Secretaries Bennet and Morice—on the petition
of Daniel O'Neale, for allowance from his post office rent for letters
sent to and from the Duke of Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland,
the Duke of Albemarle, General of the forces in England, the Earl of
Lauderdale, Secretary for Scotland and those of members of Parliament, as formerly allowed to Hen. Bishop,—advising allowance of
1,336l. 3s. 9d., the amount of postage due for the above-mentioned
letters up to December 31, 1663. [Four pages.] |
| March 17? |
99. Warrant for tallies of assignment on the customs to be
granted to Dan. O'Neale, for defalcations which should have been
allowed from his rent of 215,000l. for the post office, had not the
profits of the said office been assigned to the Duke of York by
Parliament, and also for payment of packets and letters sent by
him, for which no postage is paid. [Four and a half pages.] |
March 17.
York. |
100. Joseph Strangways to Sec. Bennet. Is confident there is no
new plot at present; all are at a stand till they see what the
sessions of Parliament will produce. If differences be composed, the
King may enjoy the peace that good people pray for. Has been at
Hull, but cannot succeed in bringing Richardson over. Sir Roger
[Langley] will give a good account of things, but not trouble him
with frivolous business. |
| March 17. |
101. Notes by Sir Thos. Gower on the treasons of John Joplin, of
Durham, who he requests may be sent to York, and that John
Robinson, alias Walker, now at Blacklea, near Dublin, should be
secured. Names of conspirators against whom Atkinson can
witness, if he be sent to York. |
| March 17. |
Warrant for George Neale and Lieutenant Broughton to be committed to the Gatehouse, for seditious practices and disobedience to
proclamation. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 71.] |
| March 17. |
Warrant for creating Sir Gilbert Gerard, of Fiskerton, co. Lincoln,
a Baronet, with remainder to his heirs male by his wife Mary,
daughter of John, Bishop of Durham. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 71.] |
| [March 17.] |
Warrant to John Bradley, messenger, to receive [George]. Thorne
and — Mosely. [Ent. Book 16, p. 71.] |
| March 17. |
Warrant to Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the jewel-house, for the
like allowance of plate for New Year's gifts to Sir Alexander
Frazer, physician-in-ordinary, as given to his predecessor, Sir
Theodore Mayerne. [Ent. Book 16, p. 72.] |
| [March 17.] |
102. Draft of the above. |
| March 17. |
Warrant for creating Sir Thomas Sandys, of Kent, a Baronet.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 72.] |
| March 17. |
Pass for Sir Henry Goring, with his lady and family, to France.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 72.] |
| March 17. |
Pass for George Ramsden to export a horse to Prussia. Minute.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 72.] |
| March 17. |
Warrant to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for a grant
to Richard Lord Clifford, Earl of Cork, of the offices of Constable,
Steward, and Clerk of the Courts at Knaresborough, co. York,
Keeper of the Game in the forests there, and Bailiff of Staincliff
and the liberty of Knaresborough, for 99 years, or during his life, and
that of Chas. Viscount Dungarvon and Rich. Boyle, his sons, on
determination of the interest therein of the Queen-Mother and her
trustees. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 72–3.] |
| March 17. |
Warrant for confirmation of the charter of Warwick with several
additions, the King to nominate the recorder and town clerk.
[Ent. Books 16, p. 73; and 21, p. 14.] |
| [March 17.] |
103. Draft of the above. |
| March 17. |
Warrant to Mr. L'Estrange to apprehend John Goodwin, with all
his papers and writings. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 74.] |
| March 17. |
104. Petition of Robt. Moorcock, carpenter of the Royal Sovereign,
to the Navy Comrs., for a suitable allowance to provide himself with a
mate like the other officers, the duty being too weighty for his
single self. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
|
104. i. Certificate by Phin. Pett and Robt. Castell, shipwrights, to
the Navy Comrs., of the necessity of allowing a mate to
Robt. Moorcock, whereby several works might be performed
on board, instead of sending men from the dock upon
every slender occasion. Jan. 8, 1664. |
March 17.
Portsmouth. |
105. John Tippetts to the Same. Particulars of timber. Tender
of oars. Stores required for the St. Andrew. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 17.
Deptford. |
106. Jonas Shish to the Same. Estimate for repairing the Fame;
total, 190l. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 17.
Cockpit. |
107. Duke of Albemarle to Sec. Bennet. Requests that Capt. Mat.
Dowling, who served and suffered for the late King, may have
his name in the order for the mustering of Capts. Carr and
Carleton, in Carlisle garrison. |
| March 18? |
108. H—
— to John Wright. Sends him 50 books by
Major Wigan, of Manchester, to be sold at 6d. each. The boy's
master expects the 10l., and then will have him bound. Asks
whether the pool may be drawn this year. Private affairs. |
March 18.
Lathom. |
109. Earl of Derby to the Duke of Albemarle. Has received a
second letter from Justice Moseley, with a declaration made by the
fanatics. Moseley gave copies of the letter to the judges at Lancaster assizes. Encloses, |
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109. i. —
to Nich. Moseley. The secrets of the plotters are
bound up in the breast of Major Wigan and Evan Price,
who should be kept in prison. Particulars of plotters;
Marsden of Haigh Hall, his brother Gamaliel, Joshua
Baillie, and others. If Evan were free, they would get
him away at any price, for fear of his discourses; the
northern fanatics are mad to avenge their brethren's
blood, or be hanged after them. Their deluding declaration says they are more unanimous than ever, and more
strengthened from all parts of the nation. Cheshire and
Lancashire are forwardest of all; names of plotters
there; Sir Rich. Hoghton, of Hoghton, is said to be
engaged, and Lady Hoghton is to supply them with
money; urges attention to these people, or mischief will
follow; if judges and commissioners will not act, King
and Council should be applied to. Advises that a person
who can put on a puritan's tongue be employed to take
tokens to Evan as from his friends, &c.; he might thus be
ensnared, and those whom he mentions seized. Gives
addresses of several of the plotters. Endorsed with a
note that the letter was found in an entry by Nich.
Moseley's chamber. [Copy, two pages.] |
1664 ?
March 18. |
110. Commission to Rupert Duke of Cumberland, and many
others, to take examinations and depositions according to instructions. Latin. [Two and a half pages.] Annexing, |
|
110. i. Instructions to the Commissioners for inquiry into the
state of the Tower, to ascertain what injury has been
done by mooring vessels to the wharf; what encroachments have been made by erection of buildings on the
wharf, ditch, walls, esplanade, &c., and by whom;
whether any dwellings belonging to the Offices of Ordnance and Armory are otherwise appropriated; to
report how the moat may be cleansed and enlarged;
what defects there are in the wall; where ordnance
could best be planted, &c. [One and a half pages.] |
|
110. ii. Copy of the above instructions. |
|
110. iii. Names of the Commissioners in the above commission
for inquiry. |
|
110. iv. Names of Commissioners appointed to ascertain by what
title the present householders in and about the Tower
hold their possessions. |
|
110. v. Names of Commissioners who are to view the encroachments, and consider how the Tower is to be better fortified. |
1664 ?
March 18. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to permit Col. Slingsby to
have access to Lieutenant Broughton. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 74.] |
March 18.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Duke of Albemarle, and five others, on the petition of Sir Thos. Daniell, Captain of the Guards, for a second order
to the Lord General to be placed next to Col. Grey at the removal.
[Ent. Book 18, p. 25.] |
| March 18. |
111. Sir Phil. Warwick to Williamson. Sir Rob. [Long] says he is
required to assign 1,600l. to Lord Holles, upon the tenths of some
particular diocese he had fixed on; therefore said nothing of him
(Williamson) as he did of the two Masters of Requests, whose pretension was on Lincolnshire, but will ascertain whether Chichester
be not in the grant. |
| March 18. |
Commission to Edw. Bennet to be Captain of a company of foot
in Col. John Russell's regiment of Guards, in place of—Washington, deceased. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 12.] |
March 18.
Rotterdam. |
112. [E. Custis] to Sec. Bennet. Has spent seven hours in
vain with Dr. Richardson. He is prepared for the worst, and, if
surprised, will prepare a speech for the ladder, as he did during
his escape from York. Has more influence with him even than
his wife, but could persuade him to confess nothing. Urged him
to it, because nothing could be worse for himself than his outlawry; because his family and friends would be concerned in his
ignominy; and because his gang should not know that he had
confessed, as the writer would only be like young Sir Harry Vane,
taking the papers out of his father's closet to evidence against
the Earl of Strafford; because he would thus obtain a supply for
himself, gain back his wife, have his safety secured, and a pension
according to future deserts. At length he said he knew all the
plot, and confessed as follows:—None were concerned in it further north than Durham, or south than Nottinghamshire, except
two in London, Paul Hobson,—known as Dr. Love, who has been
two years suspected by the gang as a setter, but was not known as
such in the north,—and an Anabaptist, a small tradesman. Rymer did
not reach England till he (Richardson) left, which was on 6th August
from York, 13th to Lynn, and 19th thence to Holland. He penned
a declaration, which Atkinson, a stocking seller, gave to Hobson's
wife in London. Another declaration, chiefly with Quakers, was
made by Denham, of the North Riding, Yorkshire. Had they
had a good leader, the business had taken stronger and sooner;
their numbers were small, but their faith strong, and they believed miracles would attend their godly design; Walters, who
was to have led them, is now in a distracted condition at
York, and was unfit to lead a file. Richardson promised, with
imprecations, to reveal whatever came to his knowledge prejudicial to the King. He is sorry about the book he is translating
from Latin into English, which is "A voice crying in Babylon,
by occasion of the late conjunction of all the planets in one and
the same sign." The subject is general, but the epistle to the
inhabitants of Great Britain is full of sedition. He says it is
out now and cannot be helped. Has seen a book of 600 quarto
pages, in printing by Macguaire, a banished Scotch priest, on
former proceedings between the nonconformists in Scotland, England, and Ireland. Has bribed the printer to let him have the
sheets as fast as it is printed. Begs that none but Sir Roger
Langley, the King, and Lord Chancellor may have cognizance of
the writer's being sent [to Holland]. [Three pages.] |
| March 19. |
113. Chris. Musgrave to Williamson. His father will be glad
of any hint concerning Atkinson. Hopes the evidence at Appleby
will prove clear. |
March 19.
Merly. |
114. Willm. Constantine to Lord Ashley. John Churchill, a
weaver, who was brought before Sir Walter Erle for saying he
would kill the King, escaped. The officers in charge of him were
sent to gaol for negligence; has released them on good bail.
Description of Churchill. Thinks it would conduce to peace if the
works at Poole were demolished. Signed also by Thos. Baskervile,
of Collington, co. Hereford. |
March 19.
Custom House, London. |
115. Sir Ni. Crisp to Williamson. Has ordered agents to Holehaven to try to secure Thorne and Mosely, but thinks one of the
messengers should be sent down with proper authority, to prevent
their escape if secured. |
| March 19. |
116. Narrative of the design of Capt. Robt. Atkinson and other
traitors, as made out by witnesses at the gaol delivery at Appleby,
and of the devising of the plot, between Atkinson and Dr. Richardson,
which was to have been a general rising on Oct. 12, and siege of
Carlisle; but the bishopric forces failed. One of the prisoners
said if the design be not discovered in the south, the business is
not yet ended. [One and a half pages.] |
March 19.
London. |
117. H. P. to John Knowles. Has delayed his visit to Oxford;
hopes something has been done in the business of charity for the
Polish exiles; presumes he has received his epistle about it. Particulars of the state of religion in Holland; that owned by authority
is Presbyterian Calvinism, but forms of prayer are often used, and
sermons are learned by heart, and repeated without book. Remonstrants are discountenanced. Anabaptists baptize adults by sprinkling, are allowed to give evidence without oath, as the Quakers do,
&c. The adjournment of Parliament is said to be to hinder Digby's
prosecution of the Chancellor. |
March 19.
Whitehall. |
118. Sec. Bennet to Sir John Knight, mayor of Bristol. As some
dispute has arisen concerning the interpretation of the King's will
relative to the precedency of senior aldermen over junior knights,
&c., his Majesty declares that in all places where the city jurisdiction extends, and where they are to appear as aldermen, they are to
take place according to their seniority as aldermen, but in other
cases the knights are to have their precedency. [Copy.] |
| [March 19.] |
119. Draft of the above. |
March 19.
Farnham. |
120. Wm. Cooper to the Navy Comrs. Difficulty of conveying
the beams from Aliceholt. Is to meet the justices of Surrey at
Guildford on Saturday, to consult about the carriage. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 19.
Deptford. |
121. Estimate by Jonas Shish of repairs needed for the Sorlings;
total, 139l. 10s. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 19.
Deptford. |
122. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Want of boats for the
six ships ordered to be fitted out. The workmen in the yard refuse
to begin work at half past five, according to the warrant lately
sent down for the hours to be from half past five a.m. to half past
six p.m. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 19.
Chatham Dock. |
123. Phin. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Launch of the Royal
Charles. Repairs of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 20.
Portsmouth. |
124. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Same. Wants ballast for the
Augustine. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 20. |
125. Edw. Nicholas to Williamson. Asks the news by Thursdays
post, and especially what the King says to the Houses. |
March 20.
Dover. |
126. J[ohn] C[arlisle] to the Same. Rumours of a war with
Holland and France; the King promised to build a mole at Dover,
near where he first landed, and searches and soundings are making
to render it one of the most commodious harbours in Christendom.
Enquires whether the differences between the Earl of Bristol and
Lord Chancellor will be composed; also whether the mayor has
been informed against, as a favourer of sectaries, on account of the
unlawful meetings. |
| March 20. |
127. John Ashburnham to the Same. Wants a blank warrant for
some bounty which the King will give to Jane West, out of the next
privy seal dormant. |
