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| May 1. |
1. Certificate by Ro. Benson, clerk of Assize for Yorkshire, that
Phineas and Thos. Hodgson, Oliver Cave, John Holbrooke, and
Edw. Greene, were indicted last summer for robbery, and the two
first condemned and executed, but that nothing further was objected
against the other three. |
| May 1. |
2. List of 15 victualling ships, their respective masters, length,
breadth, depth, and burthen; with the number of men on each.
[Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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2. i. List of eight of the above vessels, noting that they are now
at Dover and offered for service. |
May 1.
Winchester Street. |
3. Jas. Houblon to Sam. Pepys. Requests the discharge of the
ship St. Lucar Merchant, lately hired; both ship and master are
unfit for northward service, and he and his brother, who are the
owners, have a voyage for her. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 1.
Cockpit. |
4. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. Encloses for correction the
directions for sending the Coventry to Portsmouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 1.
Farnham. |
5. John Langrack to Sam. Pepys. Wants money for the
carriage of timber; several towns in Hampshire have measured
themselves out of the 12 miles appointed for carriage; if timber be
sawn into 3 or 4-inch planks in the forest, not one out of four
would come safe to London, as they throw them down and take them
up so often by the way. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 1.
Victualling Office. |
6. D. Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Account of the tonnage of
two months' victuals to be sent to the fleet from several ports
named; total, 44,000 tons. Requests that shipping may be provided for receiving them. The greater part of the beer must be
supplied from London. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 1.
Chatham. |
7. Edw. Gregory, jun., to Sam. Pepys. Complains of the
encroachments of Mr. Barrow, the storekeeper, upon his privilege as
clerk of the cheque, in the pre-eminency of signing; it was
attempted, but positively forbidden, in his father's time. Has
applied to Commissioner Peter Pett, who promises to lay it before
the Board. Begs his favour. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 1.
The Lea. |
8. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The smith is willing to
accept an assistant in making the biggest anchors, in consideration
of the trouble and preparation of their honours in almost fitting a
house for the purpose, although 25s. a week is more than he believed
would have been demanded. Wants money for the carriers. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 1.
Yarmouth. |
9. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Will acquaint the
Edgars that for the imprest of 700l. they must give security. Asks
in what manner the security must be taken. Mr. Stedman is
willing to build a ship on the same terms. Offers great shot for sale.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 1.
Cockpit. |
10. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Requests the release
of John Croscome, engaged to serve in the Vanguard, but detained
prisoner in the Marshalsea for a debt of 3l., this debt to be satisfied
out of the first wages that become due to him. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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10. i. Petition of John Croscome, prisoner in the Marshalsea, to
the Duke of Albemarle, for release and liberty to return
to the King's service; John Fox, commander of the Constant Elizabeth, with whom he made a voyage to Virginia,
has cast him into prison for a debt of 3l., and detained his wages, which amount to more than that sum,
on the plea of his being the cause of his men being
pressed into the King's service. |
May 2.
Hamburg. |
11. Nath. Cambridge to Edward Dering, merchant of London.
Account of goods sent by the Royal Catherine to Gluckstadt, and
of various bills drawn. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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11. i. Nath. Cambridge to Edw. Dering. Invoice of goods laden
on the Royal Catherine. Asks his determination about
insurance; it cannot be done under 8 per cent.; heard
from Amsterdam that two private men-of-war were going
out for the Elbe, to intercept the Hamburg fleet. |
May 2.
Elias hulk, Catwater, Plymouth. |
12. John Garratt, boatswain of the hulk, to the Navy Comrs.
Begs an increase of salary and more help, in consideration of extra
work now that the hulk is employed, having also to attend the ships
coming in for ballast, and to overlook the masts in store. Encloses, |
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12. i.–iii. Receipts for money paid to Simon Hatsell, former
boatswain of the hulk, at 16s. a week, 1656–1658. |
| May 2. |
13. Warrant from the Navy Comrs. to the Storekeeper and Clerk
of the Cheque at Deptford, to overlook the weighing of strands in
the respective yards of those rope merchants lately contracted with
for cables, and to cause the same, when laid into cables, to be
weighed by the King's beam at Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 2.
Harwich. |
14. Anthony Deane to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of timber
to be had from Sir Philip Parker and Mr. Tyler. If remitting
money is troublesome, the King's collector, Mr. Keane, of Ipswich,
would be glad to advance it. Hears of a good mast at Woolwich
for the Ann yacht. The great lighter for the carriage of timber is
ready to launch. [Adm. Paper, three pages.] |
May 2.
Plymouth. |
15. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Asks directions concerning the size and length of cordage to be laid. The Sorlings will be
ready to sail in two days. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 2. |
16. Ellis Osborne to Thos. Hayter. Requests a warrant for John
Sly, carpenter of the Sarah and Elizabeth, to be entered at Deptford.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| May 2. |
17. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Account of three
water ships in readiness; 3,000 wood billets more are wanted for
each. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 2. |
18. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Advises the building of a
house crane, to go with a wheel of 14 feet, by the new launch in the
plank yard at Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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18. i. Estimate by Jonas Shish and Edw. Rundells, for building
a house crane 30 feet long by 13 feet wide, and 30 feet
high, to stand by the new launch at Deptford yard; total,
217l. 10s. 8d. Deptford, May 1, 1665. |
May 2.
Carlisle. |
19. Certificate by Sir Edw. Musgrave, sheriff, and eight Justices
of the Peace for Cumberland of the careful and prudent conduct of
George Williamson, chief collector for hearth money for the county,
in raising the rent, without forcing it from the people. |
| May 2. |
20. "The exercise at arms to be performed by the Artillery Company in the Artillery Garden, and the passes that lead to it from
Moorgate, on Tuesday 2nd May 1665," being a mock battle between
the Romans and the Grecians, in which the former are victorious;
giving the names of the officers who assume the different characters.
[Thirteen pages.] |
May 2.
Garsdale. |
21. Abraham Nelson, of Garsdale, Yorkshire, to Lord Arlington.
Is one of the indigent officers; has always been watchful over insurrections, and often given notice of them to Parliament men;
there is danger for want of a moving army of horse. Has suffered
deeply for his zeal in the Royal cause, and is now obliged to keep
in private for fear of an arrest. Begs a protection for 10 or 12
months. |
[May 2.]
[Whitehall.] |
22. Petition of Henry Peters, yeoman of the field, to the King,
for something from the privy purse; the slack payments of these
ill times and the small benefit he makes by his office have left him
100l. in debt, and not able to pay for lodging and diet. |
| May 2. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Treasurer. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 149.] |
| May 2. |
Reference to the Duke of Ormond on Sir Rob. Parkhurst's
petition. [Ent. Book 18, p. 149.] |
| May 2. |
Warrant for a grant to Dr. James Hyde of the office of Public
Reader of Physic in the University of Oxford, void by resignation
of Sir Thomas Clayton; fee, 40l. a year. [Ent. Book 22, p. 122.] |
| May 2. |
Warrant to Sir Richard Ford and Sir Richard Reeves, late sheriffs
of London, to deliver to the Commissioners for lieutenancy of London
the moneys remaining in their hands, raised on the Act for 70,000l. a
year for the militia; the said money is to be paid for the arrears,
of officers and other services for the City. [Ent. Book 22, p. 127.] |
| May 3. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay to Sir John Denham, surveyor of
buildings, 1,030l. out of money in his hands from sale of prizes, in
satisfaction for the same sum disbursed by him. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 114.] |
| May 3. |
Warrant to the Commissioners for Prizes to deliver to John
Young, storekeeper of Portsmouth, all empty casks brought in as
prizes in or near that port. [Ent. Book 22, p. 122.] |
May 3.
Whitehall. |
23. The King to the Commissioners for execution of the Act for
repair of highways. Wishing to provide not only for the prosperity
but the safety and beauty of the City, recommends the diligent
prosecution of the said Act. Orders a review of all offences against
it and a due levying of penalties; as no punishment is appointed
to offenders by irregularities of building, authorizes them to commit to prison such as continue obstinate, and to demolish the said
buildings; also to open the passage to St. Martin's Lane from
the Strand, and other passages mentioned in the Act. [One and a
half pages.] |
| May 3. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 17, p. 108.] |
May 3.
Hinton. |
24. P— to Lord [Arlingtou]. When in London, engaged
leading persons of every persuasion to correspond with him, especially the Fifth Monarchy men and Anabaptists. Their pastor was
formerly that frantic prophet, Feake, but is now Helmes; they
hold principles near to Venner's, and none are so likely to make a
bold, desperate attempt. Told them he was going into the West to
serve the Lord's people, as it was high time to look about them.
They want a narrative of the strange sights in the skies seen by
many at Honiton in Devonshire, for some ministers are now
writing a book about such things; the book should be stopped, as it
will be stuffed full of disloyal scandalous observations on the government, as well as on persons. Hopes soon to send the names of the
authors. Lord Poulett is at Col. Piggot's near Bristol, and is not
well enough to attend to business. Is going to Exeter and Taunton,
having the Duke of Albemarle's pass. Endorsed "From P. in the
West." [Two and a half pages.] |
May 3.
Carlisle. |
25. — to [Williamson]. Thinks the spirit of rebellion as
vigorous in the south and west of Scotland as it was when the Scots
entered into that wicked covenant, the bane of these three nations.
Col. Gibbe Ker [Gilby Carr ?] is said to have taken a commission
from the Hollanders to levy men in Scotland, and to have built up
some forts in Shetland. The honest stout Archbishop of Glasgow
thinks the securing of Col. Rob. Montgomery, Major-Generals
Hoburn and Monroe, Davie Lesly, now Lord Newark, and some
few others, would do much to keep the country quiet. It is thought
that more standing forces are necessary, and the demolishing of the
citadels is much lamented. A commission was given by the Council
to search for arms in Galloway, but it did not signify much. Is
glad that Carlisle has so vigilant and careful a governor, as the
garrison is environed with discontented persons. |
May 3.
The Paradox, Downs. |
26. Capt. Leo. Guy to the Navy Comrs. Awaits orders for
victualling and tallowing. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 3.
Cockpit. |
27. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. The Duke of York has
ordered, as requested, commissions for the master of the ketch bought
at Colchester, and other officers; the naming of the ketch and of the
one building at Wivenhoe is referred to the Board. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 3.
Cockpit. |
28. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Desires that such
of the wives and mothers of divers mariners in the Westergate as
have letters of attorney may receive part of their husbands' pay, to
relieve their present distress, it being uncertain what is become of
the ship. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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28. i. Petition of several wives and mothers of the mariners in
the Westergate to the Duke of Albemarle, for payment of
some part of the money due to their respective husbands,
through whose long absence they are reduced to great
want and misery. |
| May 3. |
29. Account of five ships freighted by Sir Wm. Rider and
Wm. Cutler, merchants of London, for Dantzick, Riga, Stockholm, &c.,
to fetch home the King's goods. Press warrants and protections for
the men are required. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 4.
London. |
30. Jacob Blackleech to [the Navy Comrs.]. The three water
ships are ready to set sail, and can fill no more water until they come
lower down in the river into deeper water. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 4. |
31. Certificate by Matthew Hayden of the readiness of the Sea
Venture smack for service as a victualler. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 4.
The Coventry, Holehaven. |
32. Capt. Wm. Hill to Sam. Pepys. Begs to come up and give
account of the ship, which wants cleaning and stores. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 4.
The Unity. |
33, 34. Accounts by Thos. Trafford, captain, and Wm. Foster,
purser, of provisions remaining on board the prize ship Unity.
Two papers. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 4
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
35. Wm. Bodham to Sam. Pepys. Sends three estimates for
carpenters' work by Ellery; suggests that Mr. Rundells be called
upon for his prices for the same particulars. Esteems Ellery
"an honester man and not so cunning a snapp as the other."
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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35. i. Estimates for carpenters' work; viz, for altering the shed,
75l. 6s. 8d.; repairing the wharf at the crane in the
gun-yard. 65l. 6s.; building a gallery, 25 ft. long, to take
up bundles in the street without opening the gates, 25l.;
with statement of the convenience and profit of such
works. [Two pages.] Woolwich Ropeyard, May 2, 1665. |
May 4.
Cockpit. |
36. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. The victualler in
London gives account of victuals ready for 5,500 men. The King
wishes a survey may be taken of the beef, pork, &c. provided, and
of what beer can be served in by the 20th of the month, and an
account of the several proportions sent with all speed; the victualler is to permit persons appointed to survey the same. Has
ordered Capt. Amos Beare into Dover, to victual and repair the Lily.
[Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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36. i. List of proportions of victuals in store or contracted for,
being nearly what is required for 5,500 men for 6
months; with note [by Sir Wm. Coventry] that it was
shown to the Duke, in reply to his letter of the 4th, and that
some provisions are put out to various contractors, who
may be relied on for punctuality. May 8, 1665. |
| May 4. |
37. Agreement between the Navy Comrs. and Capt. Wm. Porter,
for the hire and freight of the Loyal Subject, 561 tons burthen, at
10s. per month per ton, for six months certain and twelve months
uncertain. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
May 4.
Seville. |
38. John Bland to Sam. Pepys. Has passed over to Spain, to
engage his old acquaintances, upon the present opportunity offered
by the Dutch war, to establish Tangiers convoys, and lay the foundation of a sound trade for time to come; requests that good passage
and freight may be given to all victuallers and ammunition ships for
Spain, by way of Tangiers, thus making it the deposit of all commodities between Spain and England. Nothing can be of greater
service to the King than to make Tangiers famous, which can be
done by making it cheaper for ships to land and re-ship from thence
than go direct to Spain. [One and a half pages.] |
May 4.
Portsmouth. |
39. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Requests an imprest
of 150l. towards squaring and breaking the trees bought of
Col. Norton. Is sorry Peter Blackborow's 4-inch plank is gone by,
that being a provision much wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 4.
Wapping. |
40. Sir Wm. Warren to the Navy Comrs. Has hired two great
ships to fetch the masts from New England. Demands sufficient
convoy, according to contract, for their safe conduct beyond Land's
End. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May ? |
41. Statement that the late Lord Langdale sold the rectory of
Holme in Spalding moor, co. York, 40 years ago, to Dr. Hodgson,
for the use of St. John's College, Cambridge; that it was then an
impropriation, but is now a donative for one of their fellows, value
160l., but 23l. is paid to the King for fee-farm rent. Lord Langdale
requests the King to exchange it with the college for one of like
value, and to confer Holme upon him. |
| May ? |
42. Petition of Marmaduke Lord Langdale to the King, to inform
the governors of St. John's College, Cambridge, that His Majesty
wishes to dispose of the rectory of Holme Cultram, co. York, value
160l., but paying only 23l. fee-farm rent, which was sold to the
college by the late Lord Langdale, and will convey to them one
nearer and of better value in compensation. [See 1665, May 26.] |
| May ? |
43. Request by Lord Langdale, that the King will signify his
pleasure to the governors of St. John's College, Cambridge, to have
the disposal of the rectory of Holme, Yorkshire, and that he wishes
to know its true value, so as to give them full compensation in
exchange. |
May [4].
Whitehall. |
44. The King to the [Master and Fellows of] St. John's College,
Cambridge. Requests leave for Marmaduke Lord Langdale to
exchange the rectory of Holme in Spalding moor, co. York, yearly
value 160l., sold by his late father to the college, for some rectory
of equal or better value, to be granted to them by His Majesty, in
compensation for the late Lord's loyalty and sufferings; offers them
Polebrook, Burton Latimer or Stoke Brewen, co. Northampton, which
are at a convenient distance. [Draft, two pages.] Annexing, |
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44. i. Account of the value in the First Fruits' Office, of the rectory of Holme in Yorkshire, and of the three others
named in Northamptonshire. |
| May 4. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 19, pp. 40–1.] |
| [May 4.] |
45. Draft of the above. |
| May 4. |
The King to [the Fellows of Emmanuel College, Cambridge].
Recommends Dr. John Breton, prebendary of Worcester, and late
member of that college, for election to the mastership, void by
resignation of Dr. Sancroft, now Dean of St. Paul's, London. Grants
him also a dispensation from the unusual severity of their college
statutes, which would discourage and render him less useful, at a
time when the Church most needs the labours of such persons.
[Ent. Book 19, pp. 41–2.] |
| [May 4.] |
46. Draft of the above, with differences. |
| May 4. |
The King to [the Fellows of Emmanuel College, Cambridge].
Grants a dispensation in behalf of Dr. John Breton from the statute
whereby absence from college for more than a month is forbidden;
from that prohibiting the master to hold any other benefice with
cure of souls, or from any other that should interfere with Breton's
election as their master. Latin. [Ent. Book 19, pp. 43–4.] |
May 4.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Earl of Carbery and the Deputy Lieutenants and
Sheriffs of North and South Wales. Having appointed a small
garrison at Ludlow Castle, for security of the militia money and the
plate and jewels kept there, authorizes them to pay the said
garrison out of the money for the militia tax of 70,000l. a year.
[Ent. Book 20, p. 54.] |
[May 4.]
Whitehall. |
47. The King to the Lord Lieutenants of Counties. The late
Act having authorized the raising of 70,000l. yearly, if needful, for
the militia, it was raised the two last years, on account of the
danger by plots and conspiracies; the same seditious spirit remaining,
especially now that he is at war abroad, the month's assessment is
again to be raised, and paid in before June 25, and safely lodged in
a castle prescribed; also the accounts of the receivers and collectors
for the last two years are to be examined, and any balance left in
their hands to be paid in; all to be disbursed for the ends appointed
by the Act. The forces are to do 14 days' duty this year as they
did last, and the commissioned officers, from a captain downwards,
to receive pay for that time; those not commissioned are to be paid
from money raised by the Act for trophies, non-commissioned officers,
&c. [Six pages.] |
| [May 4.] |
48. Draft of the above. [Two and a half pages.] |
| May 4. |
Entry of the above, with notes of the dispatch of the above
letters. [Ent. Book 20, pp. 55–60.] |
| [May 4.] |
49. Draft of the above, as addressed to the Lord Lieutenant of
Berkshire. [Six pages.] |
| [May 4.] |
50, 51. Drafts of two clauses of the above. Two papers. |
| [May 4.] |
52. Fair copy of two clauses in the above. |
| May 4 ? |
53. List of Lord Lieutenants' letters to be written by the clerks
of the Council, with the style of address to be adopted, according to
their respective ranks. [Two pages.] Annexing, |
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53. i. Account of 26 letters received from Lord Arlington,
May 3, and sent by different messengers to the Lord
Lieutenants of counties, for the 70,000l. |
| [May 4.] |
54. List of 26 letters to Lord Lieutenants of counties for the
70,000l., delivered to Thos. Dixon. |
| May 4. |
55. List of five letters, for the 70,000l., delivered by Thos. Trulocke. |
| [May 4.] |
56. List of some of the persons to whom the above letters are
sent, and note of the castles where the money is to be kept.
[Draft.] |
| May 4 ? |
57. Memoranda of Lord Lieutenants of certain counties, &c. [to
whom letters were sent]. |
| [May 4.] |
58. Note of circular letters dispatched to the Lieutenants and
Deputy Lieutenants of counties. |
| May 4. |
Pass for the ship Crown. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, pp. 123 and
130.] |
| May 4. |
Order for a warrant to the Commissioners of Ordnance to impress
such boats and lighters, seamen or bargemen, as shall be needful to
convey arms and ammunition on board vessels in the Thames.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 123.] |
| May [4]. |
59. Warrant to pay to Lord Arlington 2,000l., for secret service,
without account. Minute. |
| May 4. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 124.] |
| May [4]. |
60. Warrant for a grant to the King's nephew, the Duke of
Cambridge, of a pension of 3,000l., a year, to be managed by others
for his benefit, till he is 14 years old, and thenceforward by himself. |
| May 4. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 124.] |
| May 4. |
Warrant to the Commissioners for sick and wounded soldiers, the
Lieut.-Governor of Plymouth, and others, carefully to effect an
exchange of five Dutch prisoners named, now in Plymouth, with
seven English prisoners, not dismissing the prisoners till the Dutch
release theirs. [Ent. Book 22, p. 125.] |
| May 4. |
Warrant [to the Farmers of Customs] to prohibit the export of
sulphur, as it is required for an extraordinary provision of gunpowder. [Ent. Book 22, p. 126.] |
| May 4. |
Warrant for creating Robert Jocelyn, of Hyde Hall, co. Herts, a
Baronet. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 130.] |
May 4/14.
Dunkirk. |
61. — to Lord [Arlington]. Will pay M. de St. Saveur 500l.
as ordered. Letters are to be addressed to Eliz. Segelstraten, and
sent via Helvoetsluys. Finds he is suspected, so will send his
intelligence via Harwich. Will forward the books for Antwerp and
the Hague as ordered. The Holland fleet is not put to sea. [Two
and a half pages.] |
| May ? |
62. Petition of Thos. Macdonnell to the King, for the Lieutenancy of Capt. Atkins' foot company, void by death of Rob.
Warner. Has been promised employment. |
| May 4. |
Commission for Thos. Macdonnell to be Lieutenant to Jonathan
Atkins' company of foot. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 53.] |
| May 5. |
Warrant to pay to Jeremy Snow 800l., for secret service, without
account. [Docquet.] |
| May 5. |
Warrant to pay to Lord Grandison, Captain of the Guard, 1,000l.
yearly, as salary of his office, from Lady Day 1661. [Docquet.] |
May 5.
Whitehall. |
63. Petition of the Farmers of the King's alum and of the
Owners of coals at Sunderland to the King, for a ship to ply for two
months, on purpose to secure the trade of the Northern parts from
the attacks of the Dutch, whilst they lay in a provision of 6,000
chaldrons of Sunderland coals, without which they cannot make the
alum which is now in His Majesty's hands; the loss of that trade
would injure the revenue, and thousands who live by dyeing, leather
dressing, &c. Sunderland being a barred haven, will only admit
vessels bearing 24 or 26 chaldrons. With reference thereon to Lord
Admiral the Duke of York, and note that the King orders the
petition to be sent to the Lord General. |
| [May 5.] |
64. Petition of Chas. Gifford to the King, for 500 or 600 young
beech trees from the New Forest, towards making piles for certain
derelict lands in Dorsetshire leased by him, in which he intends to
make improvements that will benefit the subject, and bring in rent
to His Majesty. |
| May 5. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Treasurer. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 150.] |
May 5.
Off the Vlie. |
65. Duke of York to Lord Arlington. Has been hindered by
cross winds from receiving letters from England, and also from
getting at more of the Dutch fleet which came round Scotland.
They chased 10 last night, and have taken 8. Hopes Capt. Smith
may have lighted on 20 or 30 bound for the Vlie and the Texel.
Refers to Sir Thos. Clifford for a list of prizes, and to his letter to
the General for particulars. [Two pages.] |
| May 5. |
66. [Earl of Falmouth to Lord Arlington]. Had such ill luck,
by contrary winds and mist, that 24 or 25 of the Dutch fleet from
Ireland got into the Texel; capture of 10 of them. Major Smith
is sent with six sail before the Vlie; two ships from each squadron
were ordered to join him, but could not for the mist; one of the
prizes is worth 20,000l., the others are of Bourdeaux wines, brandy,
&c. [Four pages.] |
May 5.
Royal Charles, off the Vlie. |
67. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. They had notice on
Saturday of 30 ships coming out of the Texel, and stood into shore
to meet with them; it proved a mistake, but it lost the opportunity
of getting to the station designed to intercept the Dutch merchantmen. The Duke ordered seven ships to intercept such as would
enter the Vlie, but four being prevented by mist from joining them,
the rest would do little good, though the 30 merchantmen are
without any convoy, having parted from the two men-of-war, and
eight vessels bound for Zealand and Rotterdam, all of which are
taken, except the men-of-war, which forsook the merchantmen on
perceiving the fleet to be English. The Council of war thinks it best
for the fleet to return to the English coast to take in supplies, and
then wait the return of the Dutch East India fleet. [Three pages.] |
May 5.
Royal Charles. |
68. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. Private letter.
Fears the taking off the embargo and allowing privateers to carry
any number of English seamen they please will have bad effects in
the recruiting of the fleet, or the detaining those who are on board,
as all have great inclination for private men-of-war, in which they
flatter themselves they shall get mountains of gold. Is surprized
that no more ships are to be fitted out, considering the condition
of the Straits and Guinea fleet. The main fleet will not bear
dividing, considering that Sir George Downing pronounces the
enemy's fleet better by 50 ships than in the last Dutch war.
The enemy will still build and increase, while by casualties, &c., the
English fleet must decrease, and if one battle is lost, ten times the
money that would have ensured victory will not bring it to equal
terms again. The expense will tire the English before the Dutch,
because the latter still carry on their East India, Straits, and
Guinea trade, destroying that of the English there, and they would
therefore be foolish to risk a battle without great advantage. They
should be pressed at all points; their courage is not to be despised.
Thinks that leave to trade, without sufficient security for it by
superiority at sea, would be the greatest mischief that could happen
to the nation. [Three pages.] |
May 5.
Royal Charles. |
69. Sir Wm. Coventry and Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs.
Cables wanted for several ships. Provisions of all sorts should be
sent to Harwich, in readiness for the ships coming there next spring
[tide] to tallow; the fleet is not yet supplied with sufficient clothes;
10 Hollanders were sighted; two were men-of-war, which escaped
when the eight merchant ships were taken; two days before they
parted with 30 sail bound in at the Texel; this was the fleet discovered near Ireland, come about to the northward. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
70. Ralph Thicknes and Thos. Hollier to the Navy Comrs. List
of things necessary for the hospital ships to attend the fleet; the
master surgeons chosen are Edmund Higgs and Wm. Smart, experienced surgeons employed in the last Dutch war. They must have
three mates to each ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
The Dartmouth, Kinsale Harbour. |
71. Capt. Rich. Rooth to the Navy Comrs. Capture of a Dutch
frigate of 12 guns, between Cape Clear and the Miron Head; four
of the enemy slain and 17 desperately wounded. Has but little
damage; only 4 men wounded and two slain, Wm. Lumbly, the
master, being one; has substituted John Painter, mate, in his room;
his gunner's stores are much exhausted; can only get supplied at
Cork by special order from the Lord Lieutenant; has taken up a
few necessaries, for the present want, from Mr. Thos. Chudleigh;
proposes the prize to be fitted up as a man-of-war; hears from the
prisoners that five frigates are lying towards the west; begs that the
four vessels lately sent to ply on the coast may be continued longer
than was intended. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
Cockpit. |
72. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. John Page, recommended
by him as purser of the Happy Entrance, has received his warrant.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
The Sorlings, Plymouth. |
73. Capt. Jonathan Waltham to the Navy Comrs. Has received
orders to go for Portsmouth; is warping out, and will set sail in the
morning. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
Chatham. |
74. Edw. Gregory and Jas. Norman to the Navy Comrs. The
provisions ordered to be sent in the Augustine to Dover are ready,
with exception of a few things not in store. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
The Nightingale, Galway. |
75. Capt. Rich. Long to the Navy Comrs. Capture of a Dutch
privateer, of 15 guns; nine of the enemy killed, and only one of his
own men; the vessel is so damaged that she cannot keep the sea; has
endeavoured to secure her so as to reach Plymouth, where he is
ordered to victual. Complains of not being able to obtain any
stores, nor yet suffered to take anything out of the prize. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 5.
Whitehall. |
76. Robt. Southwell to Sam. Pepys. Has taken great concern
for Mr. Coleman, since the foundering of the Elias, in which he was
master; obtained him a commission as lieutenant of the Warwick;
she being under repairs at Portsmouth, and not likely to sail for
four months, recommends him now for command of the Hound,
intended for a fine ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
Chatham Dockyard. |
77. Phin. Pett to Commissioner Peter Pett. Sends dimensions
of the two fly-boats, Black Cock and St. Jacob. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 5.
Plymouth. |
78. Receipt by John Lanyon for 10 tons of cordage, bought by
order of the Navy Commissioners of Thos. Teate, ropelayer of
Plymouth, for 440l. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 6.
Cockpit. |
79. Duke of Albemarle to the [Navy Comrs.]. The St. Lawrence
and Young King are to be appraised and delivered to Mr. Cole, who
is employed to fetch timber from Sussex, for the ships building at
Chatham. He is to pay the wages, and allow a third of the freight
to the King. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 6. |
80. Certificate by Matthew Hayden of the readiness of the
Hopewell to serve as a victualling ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 6. |
81. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. The three water ships
have sailed to Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 6.
Cockpit. |
82. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. The Coventry is to be
cleaned and victualled, and the Greyhound sent in her stead to
convoy a merchant ship to Ostend. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 6.
Victualling Office. |
83. Thos. Lewis to the Navy Comrs. The four ships laden with
beer and biscuit for the fleet neglect to sail, though they have had
fair wind to carry them to Harwich; 400 tuns of beer and a
quantity of dry provisions are ready for a further supply. John
Nutt, master of the Sarah ketch, has two lighters with flesh by his
side, and cannot take it in for want of men. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 6.
Deptford. |
84. Thos. Cowley to Thos. Hayter. The captain of the Swallow
requires victuals for five men above his allowed number; a warrant
is wanted for entering men on the Young Lion prize. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 6. |
85. Report of John Burrowes and Thos. Beckford, slopsellers, to
the Navy Commissioners, of money due to them for the navy during
the last two years; total, 24,800l., of which they have received only
800l.; not only is their stock disbursed, but their credit; unless
a speedy supply be ordered, they will be incapable to accommodate
the service, and ruined both in their estates and families. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 6.
Bristol. |
86. Sir John Knight to the Navy Comrs. Sends account of
money paid for the George, and for pressing 34 seamen; total,
64l. 9s. 7d. Desires payment; aks whether he shall proceed in
pressing men. Marked "Continue the press." [Adm. Paper.] |
May 6.
Woolwich. |
87. Wm. Bodham to [the Navy Comrs.] Gives a comparative
view of the three estimates by Robt. Ellery and Edw. Rundell for
wharfing, altering the shed, and building a gallery: Ellery, 56l. 10s.;
Rundell, 15l. 1s. One of them must be a knave, their estimates are
so different. Ellery will not abate 40s. in his, and advises that
Rundell be obliged to undertake the work as he has estimated it; if
he refuse, it is knavery; will endeavour to find the hare, if the dogs
be set on; that is, will discover the roguery, if the Commissioners
will correct it. [Adm. Paper, two pages.] |
| May 6. |
88. List of 7 letters to Lord Lieutenants of counties, delivered
by Jas. Holbrooke, May 4 and May 6. |
May 6.
Whitehall. |
89. Warrant from Lord Arlington to Wm. Benson to deliver to
Jos. Williamson, keeper of State Papers, the books and papers belonging to affairs heretofore agitated by the Committee of Gurney
House, which are of much importance to His Majesty's service. |
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Minute of the above, dated March 4. [Ent. Book 22, p. 133.] |
May 6.
Whitehall. |
90. Like warrant to John Dorney to deliver up to Williamson
the books and papers relating to the Yorkshire engagement,
heretofore agitated by the Committee for advance of money. |
May 6.
Garsdale. |
91. Abraham Nelson to Lord Arlington. The country is divided
into the old cavaliers, who are either Catholics or old Protestants,
and think themselves slighted that their enemies are preferred
before them, but yet maintain their loyalty; casuists, who want
peace, free trade, and no taxes, and care not who rules, nor what is
the religion; and libertines, who would tolerate any religion for advantage, gape for preferment, and would carry the bag and betray
their master. Hopes a safe return for the navy, till which the party
cannot be dealt with; no penalty should be inflicted on Quakers
meanwhile, but officers should be on the watch against insurrections.
Renews his request for a protection, being in danger for a pretended
debt of 89l. |
| May 6. |
92. Ro. Clark to John Sicklemore, Gray's Inn, London. Sam.
Jacob, who brought the books taken at Woodbridge from Holland,
has been sent to gaol, by Bailiff Wright and Mr. Robinson, for
saying that the Dutch have 170 sail of well-manned ships, and so
many volunteers that they can pick and choose; also that they have
a ship with the Covenant on the stern, and underneath is written,
"If the King take me, he will not keep me." Jacob does not deny
this, but says that he heard it by report; that he came from Holland five weeks ago, landed at Harwich, and went to London.
Asks the Earl of Suffolk's advice whether he is to be kept in prison
or released on bail. |
May 7.
Lathom. |
93. Dorothea Helena Countess of Derby to Lady Killigrew.
Requests her husband's favour in behalf of Mr. Calcott, who killed
a Lancashire gentleman in self-defence, and was condemed, being a
loyalist, by a jury of sequestrators; the jury refused a reprieve,
though all the gentry of Cheshire begged for it, but the Bishop
obtained three weeks for him. The King had granted a reprieve, but
it was stopped on misinformation. Is sure that when His Majesty
knows the truth, he will pity the poor man, who is allied to the
Cheshire gentlemen by his marriage with Sir Francis Gambul's
daughter. [Two pages.] Annexing, |
|
93. i. Statement of the circumstances of a quarrel, at Sir Phil.
Egerton's in Cheshire, between Hen. Banaster and Major
Rob. Calcott; the former used abusive language to the
latter, who did not take offence, and they seemed friends,
but the next morning Banaster took Calcott out to walk,
and attacked him; Calcott slew him in self defence, and
refused to escape, as he could not avoid doing it; but a
jury of sequestrators committed him, found him guilty,
and he is condemned to die. When young, he showed his
fidelity, by being concerned for the late Countess of Derby
in the Manx rebellion; he was active in Sir George Booth's
business, was long imprisoned, and with much ado
escaped hanging. The high sheriff of the county had
chosen a jury of gentlemen, but the judge changed them. |
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93. ii. Certificate by the Earl of Derby, and 17 other justices of
peace for the county palatine of Chester, present at the
trial of Rob. Calcott, that he is a fit object of mercy, as his
provocations were very great and often renewed. |
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93. iii. Copy of the above. |
93. iv. Certificate by the Earl of Derby, that there was no grudge
between Calcott and Banaster; that the dispute was
unpremeditated, and the thing a great misfortune, Calcott
having loyally served both the late and present King.
April 23, 1665. |
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93. v. Certificate by Thos. Nedham and Chas. Cotton, that at
Sir Phil. Egerton's house, Hen. Banaster used abusive
language, unprovoked, to Major Rob. Calcott, who did not
reply offensively, and they seemed afterwards friends;
yet soon after Mr. Banaster was slain, acknowledging
that he died fairly, sword in hand. April 23, 1665. |
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93. vi. Certificate by Rich. Taylor, mayor, and 10 other Aldermen
of Chester, to the modest and peaceable demeanour of
Major Rob. Calcott, who is well affected, and was in the
Cheshire engagement. Chester, April 24, 1665. |
May 8.
London. |
94. Thos. Tyte to Sir Wm. Batten. Desires the second payment
of 525l. 10s. 2d. upon his account for powder; hears of Capt. Ant.
Archer's arrival at Hamburg, with a Dutch prize of 300 tons, which
he intends to lade with stores for England. Asks whether he may
bring thence 7 cables ordered which are ready to ship; sends an
account of their measurement and value. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 8.
Deptford. |
95. Thos. Cowley to Thos. Hayter. Returns Sir Wm. Warren's
contract. Asks directions about victualling the five men in the
Swallow. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 8.
The Paradox, Dover Pier. |
96. Capt. Leo Guy to the Navy Comrs. Is ordered by the Duke
of Albemarle to go to the westward, off Scilly, and to victual at
Plymouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 8.
Chatham. |
97. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The cordage, masts, and
treenails shall be sent to Harwich. Mr. Lewsley wants letters to the
Justices about the carriage of Pluckley timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 8.
Plymouth. Sound. |
98. Capt. John Stanesby, of the Eagle, to the Navy Comrs. Is
returned from Tangiers; has only three weeks' provision. On the
7th inst., at night, met with two Dutch men-of-war; the engagement lasted two hours and a half; much damage was done to the
ship, himself shot in the head, the master and corporal also wounded.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 8.
Plymouth. |
99. Capt. Edw. Nixon, of the Elizabeth, to the Navy Comrs.
Has hastened from Tangiers without stop, except to exchange two
or three broadsides with two Dutch men-of-war met with off Scilly;
not much injury was done on either side, being stopped by night.
At break of day, found the Hollanders at a considerable distance,
and being bound by his instructions, dared not venture to pursue
them. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 8.
Lea Baly. |
100. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Acknowledges an imprest
for 200l.; the matter of wages for the smith's assistant should have
been more largely stated before such progress was made in the
business; promises to overlook all the ironwork, that not a bar
be wrought before it be sufficiently proved and tried; fears an
obstacle from the smith having gone so low in his charges, upon
thoughts of having an assistant at an easy rate; begs that a person
may be found at 25s. per week, with expenses of coming down
allowed. Warrants are wanted for felling plank, and for impress of
six trow men for the carriage of timber by water. [Adm. Paper,
two pages.] |
May 8.
Dover. |
101. E. Wivell to the Navy Comrs. Account of money paid to
pilots since September 1664; total, 13l. 15s. Begs re-payment
[Adm. Paper.] |
| May 8. |
102. Account of beer shipped to the fleet from London, Dover,
and Ipswich, in March and April last; total, 3,387 tuns. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| May 8 ? |
103. Note by Mr. Tooker that not one waterman appeared since
Monday, whereby four lighters of beer have lain, to a considerable
damage, by the sides of the ships. The water casks are complained of
as musty and leaky. The masters who complain of want of hands
wish to employ the Dutch prisoners from Chelsea College to load
their ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 8. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Sandwich 676l. a year, during the
continuance of certain estates on the manor of Brompton. [Docquet.] |
| May 8. |
Warrant to imprest to William Mordaunt 500l., for secret service.
[Docquet.] |
| May 8. |
Warrant to pay to Charles Viscount Andover 500l. as the King's
free gift. [Docquet.] |
| May 8. |
The King to Sir Francis Cobb, high sheriff of Yorkshire. Appointed Humphrey Hareward housekeeper of the Mansion House at
York, 24th July 1660, and on 5th February 1661, granted the
reversion thereof to Capt. Richard Harland; many controversies
arising between them thereon, on 15th March last, ordered Hareward to be removed, and Harland put into possession, but on
further representation, commands that this last order be not executed,
but that Hen. Parry, of whose loyalty he has had long experience,
be put into the place, and Hareward is to depute Parry to receive
all the profits and allowances of the office. Hopes thus to put an
end to all disputes. [Ent. Book 14, f. 59.] |
May 8.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Commissioners for levying the royal aid in the
county palatine of Lancaster. Wishes them to rectify irregularities
in the assessments of the hundreds of Derby, Salford, and Lonsdale,
that the levies thereof may not be obnoxious to complaint. [Ent.
Book 14, p. 60.] |
| May 8. |
Warrant from Lord Arlington to search for the person of Rich.
Knowles, at his dwelling house, and to seize and bring him with
his papers before himself. [Ent. Book 22, p. 132.] |
| May [8]. |
104. Draft of the above. |
May 8.
Whitehall. |
105. Draft of the above, ordering the Mayor of Gloucester and all
other magistrates concerned to assist in the search. |
May 8.
York. |
106. J. Sotherne to James Hickes. Lord Sandwich has met with
several of the Dutch fleet, dispersed by a storm, and taken four menof-war and ten merchantmen, of which two are East Indiamen. His
letters were dated on the 5th, 40 leagues W.N.W. from the Texel.
They were in hopes of meeting the main of the Dutch fleet. The
Hector was sunk, and the captain and all the men lost. |
May 8.
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. |
107. Sir Verney Noel to Lord Arlington. Wm. Leving and Wm.
Frear were seized as suspected persons. Has stayed them, as they
do not agree in their report, though they have passes from the King
and his lordship. Leving confesses that he escaped from prison, and
is probably the person against whom the proclamation was issued. |
May 8.
Kirkby Mallory. |
108. Wm. Leving and Wm. Frear to Robt. Lye, Whitehall. Beg a
letter to Sir Verney Noel to free them, being detained and their
passes questioned, on the ground that Leving was lately in a
proclamation. |
May 8.
Badminton. |
109. Lord Herbert of Ragland to Williamson. The remissness,
not to say worse, of his deputy lieutenants has prevented his giving
a good account of His Majesty's commands, but hopes by the end of
the month to have the accounts perfected, and the remains of the
two months' tax lodged as directed. If there be any failure, will
acquaint Lord Arlington where the fault lies. |
May 9.
York. |
110. Walter Strickland to Williamson. The two brothers Wilson
are come from Ireland, because what they were about to do got
wind, and they were threatened by their own clan, durst not stay,
and came to London. Their father and brother are at York, in
prison on the same account, and both will certainly die, unless they
can do something to move the King to grant them their lives. Will
be in London in a fortnight, and thinks he can make them do more
than any one else. All is quiet, and the people pay their money to
the royal aid cheerfully. Encloses, |
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110. i. W. Wilson to Rich. Wilson, in York Castle. Asks whether
to go to hear Mr. Wharton. Supposes Anthony is with
Sir Walter, if none murder him: they both were in
great danger. Wishes him to address to Rich. Appleby's
lodgings, and not to let their father's heart be cast down. |
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London, May 6, 1665. |
| May 9. |
Pass for Abbot Montague to France, with four horses. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 131.] |
| May 9. |
Pass for Mr. Riorden to France, with four horses, custom free.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 131.] |
May 9.
Woolwich. |
111. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. The new mast for the Ann
is finished. Francis Sparrow refused to tow it into Harwich, and is
gone away with his smack, although with such a fair wind he might
have got into port by night. Three and four inch oak plank
wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 9.
Cockpit. |
112. Sir Wm. Clarke to the Navy Comrs. The Duke of Albemarle,
having received letters from the fleet, desires the attendance of one
of the Board by nine o'clock to-morrow. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 9.
Golden Lion, Woolwich. |
113. Capt. Wm. Dale to the Navy Comrs. Being appointed to
the Golden Lion, desires a warrant for Thos. Crewes to be
master. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 9.
Plymouth. |
114. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Has concluded with
Thos. Teate for 10 tons of cordage at 44s. per cwt.; the money must
be paid in two months. The Sorlings is off the hulk. Arrival of
the Elizabeth and Eagle from Tangiers. Account of their engagement with two Dutch vessels off Scilly; one man was killed. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| May 9. |
115. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. The three water
ships are fully laden. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 9.
Chatham Dock. |
116. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Is obliged to send Mr. Lewsley up for his imprest money; he has been at the charge of 40l. a
week in converting the Pluckley timber. Advises that a considerable sum be allowed him at once, to prevent further loss of time.
[Adm. Paper.] |
