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| Nov. 1. |
1. Thos. Stradling to Williamson. Has asked Col. Morgan to
wait on him when he hears of a vacancy, and begged all his friends
to inform him [Williamson] when one occurs. Will perform truly
what he has promised. |
Nov. 1.
Falmouth. |
2. Thos. Holden to Williamson. A merchant who had woollen
draperies on board and was on the coast of Spain at the time of the
King's death, contrived to land some black goods before his 40 days
were over, when all his goods were seized, his servant shut up, and
he would have been killed had he not fled; a proclamation is
issued that no English, Scotch, nor Irish shall have any produce. A
Dutch man-of-war took a Falmouth vessel, but set it free, only
taking part of the cargo, and sent money for their prisoners in
Plymouth; she might have taken three or four more small vessels,
but would not. |
Nov. 1.
Isle of Wight. |
3. Col. Walter Slingsby to Williamson. The tempestuous weather
has done much mischief at sea. The Dutch are sick of their late
rhodomontade. A prize has come in laden with pitch, tar, cable
yarn, deals, masts, &c., and pretends to be a Hamburger carrying
these goods for the French East India Company. Hopes they may
be stopped, being so useful to the country, but wants the sense of
the Court. There is a general flame in the breasts of all for a war
with France. |
| Nov. 1. |
Warrant to pay to Hugh May, paymaster of the works, 305l., in addition to 150l. already issued, for making the King's house at Nonsuch
fit for the Exchequer, and 300l. for repairs of the Duke of Monmouth's lodgings, in the Tennis Court, near Westminster. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 1.
Norwich. |
4. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Fears Mr. Dunn's certificate of payment due to Henry and Edmund Edgar, for the new
frigate lately built, must be mislaid; begs that bills on their account
may be left with Alderman Meynell, payable by Major Robt. Bendish,
treasurer for assessments in Norfolk. Asks what price may be given
for the Flemish cordage. Will pay Mr. Stedman the 6l. for his journey.
Capt. Francis Saunders is appointed to the new ship. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 1.
Bristol. |
5. Fra. Baylie to Sam. Pepys. Entreats favour in a bill for 500l.
drawn on to Sir Geo. Carteret, for completing his frigate now
building, which sum he has received from Isaac Morgan, treasurer of
customs in Bristol. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 1.
Bristol. |
6. Fras. Baylie to the Navy Comrs. Similar letter to the preceding,
giving also details of the building of the frigate. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 1.
The Madras. |
7. Capt. Thos. Smith to the Navy Comrs. Has received orders
for 40 men out of the East India Merchant; desires 40 more from
the Coast frigate. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
Cockpit. |
8. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Some person must be
sent to Justice Warcup's house, in Durham yard, to receive an
anchor and other goods purloined out of the prize ships; fitting
encouragement should be given to the discoverers. Sir Wm. Coventry
thinks the Happy Entrance only fit for a fire-ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
Cockpit. |
9. Sir Wm. Clarke to the Navy Comrs. The Duke of York
declines to trouble himself about convoy for the Hardreen for
Portsmouth; advises that the Earl of Sandwich be applied to.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
Portsmouth. |
10. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Sends an account of
what has been done at Portsmouth the two last spring [tides];
weather will not permit the Crown and Reserve to be graved.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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10. i. List of 15 ships [sent out from] Portsmouth the two last
spring tides. |
Nov. 2.
The Slothany. |
11. Lord Brouncker to Sam. Pepys. Begs suspension of the order
for the men of the Constant Katherine to be turned over to the
Madras; wants to employ them in unlading the Indian prizes, and
Capt. Saunders desires that they may serve with him in the new
ship building at Yarmouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
Chatham. |
12. Thos. Steynes to Sam. Pepys. Is willing to renew his contract
upon the former terms; begs an order for some money; is 1,000l. out
of pocket. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 2.
The Unity, Spithead. |
13. Capt. Thos. Trafford to the Navy Comrs. Has been cruising
between St. Alban's and Cape la Hogue, but encountered none of
the enemy. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay 4,000l., out of the first moneys
advanced by the East India Company on two prizes, to Sir George
Carteret, for hiring and fitting out two ships for a private service.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 290.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Like warrant for 24,000l., for ships and yards at Portsmouth.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 290.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Like warrant for 7,000l. out of prize money, to slop sellers.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 290.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Order to Lord Ashley for 4,000l., out of prize money, to be paid
to the privy purse. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 324.] |
| Nov. 2. |
Commission for Rich. Paulin to be Ensign to Capt. Alcock.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 90.] |
| Nov. 2. |
14. Memorandum that Major Chas. Kirke prays to succeed Capt.
Wm. Tute, deceased, in the reformado pensioner's place at Berwick. |
Nov. 2.
Southwold Bay. |
15. Willm. Waynflet to Williamson. There are no vessels nor
colliers there; if the Holland fleet were at sea lately, they had wind
and rain enough to send them home. |
Nov. 3.
Hull. |
16. Luke Whittington to Williamson. The weather has prevented
vessels putting to sea. The rumour of the Holland fleet being at sea
seems only a Presbyterian report. The Merchant Adventurers still
beg Lord Arlington's help [about the convoy], for if they do not sail
this moon, they will not get into the Elbe this winter. |
Nov. 3.
Norwich. |
17. Willm. Newell to Henry Muddiman, Strand, near the New
Exchange, London. Hears from Rochelle that 300 English from
Jamaica have turned out the Dutch from St. Eustache, though there
was a fort with 450 men. If the Dutch lose a few more small islands,
they will not have a foot of ground left in America. Lord Townshend,
lieutenant of the county, has settled the militia, and discharged on
bond some of those who were secured for frequenting conventicles.
Crosmon, a notorious Presbyterian in Suffolk, who has not subscribed to conformity, has been privately ordained by Reynolds,
bishop of the diocese. [1½
pages.] |
Nov. 3.
Plymouth. |
18. D. G[rosse] to Henry Muddiman. Five Dutch men-of-war off
the Lizard have taken several vessels laden with pilchards, but plundered and then released them, on condition of their paying moneys to
the Dutch prisoners at Plymouth. The Dutchmen were bound for the
Straits, to join their own fleet, and therefore chose the new practice
of ransom. In the late violent storm of eight or ten days, one ship
from Virginia was lost and another driven ashore. |
| Nov. 3. |
19. Da. Grosse to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Nov. 3.
Deal. |
20. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. It is reported that two men-ofwar, with two merchant ships for Tangiers, are taken by the Dutch.
The place still keeps free from the pestilence. |
| Nov. 3. |
21. Memoranda from several letters calendared above and from
one dated Dublin, 28 Oct., that the House of Commons are busy
enquiring into the late plot. |
Nov. 3.
Cockpit. |
22. Duke of Albemarle to Col. Robt. Sydney. Requests him to
recommend Mr. Carey, who has been a lieutenant of foot, for one of
the two colours void in his regiment. |
Nov. 3.
[Oxford.] |
The King to the East India Company. Being much pressed for
the speedy supply of 50,000l., desires them to raise the money with
all expedition, as agreed on, upon the two East India prizes, and to
pay it to Lord Ashley, treasurer of prize goods, to be by him paid
to Sir George Carteret. [Ent. Book 17, p. 150.] |
| Nov. 3. |
23, 24. Two drafts of the above. |
| Nov. 3. |
Warrant for a grant to William Thomas, D.D., of the deanery
of Worcester, void by death of Dr. Warmestry. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 289.] |
| Nov. 3. |
Declaration of a grant to the inhabitants of the island of Portland as compensation for the spoil of their commons, of 9d. out of
every 12d. to be paid on every ton of stone dug from the common
pasture land and exported, excepting on such stone as is dug by
warrant of the surveyor of works, for the King's use; they had
before 6d. of the 12d., but on account of their loyalty, they are now
to have 9d. [Ent. Book 22, p. 292.] |
| [Nov. 3.] |
25. Draft of the above. |
| [Nov. 3.] |
26. List of the sheriffs chosen for the year in the several counties
of England and Wales. |
Nov. 3.
Ordnance Office. |
27. Edw. Sherburne and Jonas Moore to the Navy Comrs. The
guns and stores are dispatched for the Satisfaction; did not know
the Madras was refitting; desire the gunner may attend with a
warrant for her supply; request for the future notice of ships to be
speedily fitted for sea, that provision may be made accordingly.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 3.
Woolwich. |
28. Wm. Sheldon to the Navy Comrs. Has not issued petty
warrants for prisoners on board the Golden Phœnix or Prince
William; but by order of Lord Brouncker has made out warrants
for 600 Dutch prisoners for four days, to be sent on board the
Slothany. Encloses, |
28. i. Wm. Sheldon to Thos. Hayter. Asks him to obtain the
Navy Comrs.' pleasure concerning the number of men to
be entered on board the ships now bound for sea.
Woolwich. |
Nov. 3.
Victualling Office. |
29. Thos. Lewis to Thos. Hayter. Has been misled by the
officers as to the time of discharge of the two victualling ships,
Hope pink and Prosperous; begs to know when the victualling
vessels are to cease from victualling allowance, as a guide in casting
up the books, and whether supernumeraries are to be allowed or not.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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29. i. Memoranda by Wm. Fownes, that Wm. Mowsley, master
of the Prosperous, has receipts for all provisions received
from the stores at Deptford, and for a jack; and that
David Grant, of the Hope pink, had only two new pinnaces and12 oars, to be delivered at Harwich, and a jack
for his ship. Deptford, Nov. 29, 1665. |
Nov. 4.
Cockpit. |
30. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. The seamen in the
Soundings and Channel want clothes. Sir John Skelton writes
that a merchant at Plymouth will supply them cheaper and better
than in London. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
30. i. Capt. Robt. Robinson and three others to Sir John Skelton.
Entreat that speedy care may be taken for a supply of
clothes, or the men must inevitably be exposed to ruin,
as none can be had from London, during the contagion.
Plymouth, Oct. 30, 1665. |
Nov. 4.
Sayes Court. |
31. J. Evelyn to [Sam. Pepys]. Asks what to do with those
seamen who, from dismemberment and other incurable causes, can
never again be fit for service. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Gravesend. |
32. Fr. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. Is desired by Sir John Griffith,
governor of the fort, to give account of the Dutch prisoners on
board the Golden Hand; gave petty warrants for the seamen, and
distinct warrants for the prisoners, to the number of 171; some
being since sent to Leeds Castle, shall make an abatement accordngly; the supply sent from the Victualling Office is defective in
weight; hitherto provisions have been bought on shore at the rate
of 5d. per man per day; the governor begs that the Victualler of
the Navy may have orders to pay at the same rate for the seamen.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Greenwich. |
33. Warrant from Sam. Pepys as Navy Comr. to the Clerks of
the Store and Cheque at Chatham, to receive the timber and plank
sent in the Love hoy, from Sherwood, by John Russell, purveyor.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Canterbury. |
34. Anth. Cooley to Williamson. Repeats the contents of his
letter of October 29, not delivered. That nothing was prosecuted
last session against Quakers, Nonconformists, "nor the rest of that
diabolical rabble"; there were several indictments, but the bills were
not found, because most of the grand jury were fanatics. They
meet at Mr. Taylor's, a blind minister, in St. George's parish, Canterbury, and eight other houses of Quakers, Fifth Monarchy men, Presbyterians, &c., in or near Canterbury, and are desperate enemies to the
laws, ecclesiastical and civil. A warrant is issued for seizure of Edw.
Hurt, an attorney, Rich. Bemister, a surgeon, Wm. Jones, a rumping
captain, and four others, for being at a conventicle. Hopes he understands rightly that all Nonconformists in corporations will be
disfranchised. One person has died at Canterbury of the plague. |
Nov. 4.
Chatham. |
35. John Conny to Williamson. There is a mutiny amongst 200
or 300 pressed carpenters, calkers, &c., who complain that their tide
work is taken away. Hopes the Duke of Albemarle, to whom they
will apply, will give them their deserts, if not a halter, a good
prison. Admiral Harman's squadron has sailed. Capt. Elliott in
the Sapphire has taken several Dutch fishing vessels, and seen several
pieces of wrecks of their vessels at sea. |
Nov. 4.
Sherborne. |
36. H. H. to Muddiman or Williamson. The sickness spreads
apace; two have died and six or eight are ill; two houses are shut
up. Hopes it may stop, so many being removed out of the town,
and so much care taken. Wants a catalogue of the sheriffs. |
Nov. 4.
Oxford. |
37. Order for a warrant to pay to Sir Geo. Carteret 694l. 2s.,
for building a mast house at Sheerness and making that place more
useful for cleaning of ships. [1¼
pages.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Entry of the above. [Ent Book 22, p. 293.] |
Nov. 4.
Tower. |
38. W. Boteler to David Walter, of the King's bedchamber, Oxford.
Thanks for Lord Arlington's letter to the Lord General concerning
his liberty. Hopes a hearing, and is sure to come off, having given
no cause of suspicion. Will live very submissively to government.
Begs a line from him. |
Nov. 5.
Deal. |
39. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. Report that 20 Dutch men-ofwar were cast away in the late storm, and few of the men saved.
There is a rumour that our Tangiers fleet is taken; hopes it is a Dutch
trick. |
Nov. 5.
Portsmouth. |
40. Constance Pley to the Navy Comrs. Entreats support at
this "nick of time" to preserve her credit from utter desolation.
Has 10,000l. to pay, and not 600 pence to do it with. Her agents at
Rouen, taking alarm from the plague and rumour of war, have
tumbled all their bills in at once. Col. Reymes has an order from
Sir Geo. Carteret for 10,000l. on the Chamber of London, but
Mr. Hornby has no money to meet it, nor will he procure credit to
advance it, though offered 12 per cent.; beseeches payment for half
the money due to her from the Board, offering to forbear the rest, if
possible, a little longer. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Bristol. |
41. Certificate by Iseburn Holland of the progress of the new
ship building by Fr. Baylie. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Bristol. |
42. Fr. Baylie to the Navy Comrs. Requests a bill payable to
Sir Geo. Carteret, for payment, according to contract, for the frigate
now building. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Dover. |
43. Account by Thos. White of moneys disbursed, and stores delivered for graving, tallowing, and refitting ships with boatswain
and carpenter's supplies, since September 29; total, 119l. 16s. 8d.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Chatham. |
44. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Knows not of any merchant ships idling away their time whilst in service. Reed and
broom are wanted; if hemp be not supplied within three days, the
ropemakers must stand still or be discharged. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Oxford. |
45. John Shale to Sam. Pepys. His employment is to be determined by Sir Wm. Coventry, without his own choice; will be glad
if it fall at Portsmouth; if with the Lords, it will be a means to
advance their intentions for him. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Ordnance Office. |
46. Edw. Sherburn and Jonas Moore to the Navy Comrs. The
Satisfaction is fitted with stores. The Duke of Albemarle refuses to
give a warrant for the Madras, having heard that all merchant ships
are to be discharged. Ask what ships are to be continued at sea
for the winter guard, so as to have all things in readiness. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Oxford. |
47. Petition of the Clerks of the Carriages and the Cart-takers to
the King, for power to levy and collect the fines of 40s., laid by Act
of Parliament on such as refuse to provide necessary carriages for
His Majesty's removals, so as to perform their service better and save
the charge of hiring. With reference thereon to the AttorneyGeneral. |
| Nov. 6. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 189.] |
| Nov. 6. |
48. Dean Guy Carleton to [Williamson]. Details the Bishop of
Durham's transactions on the King's commission relating to
Sir Hen. Vane's estates in Barnard Castle and Raby. On his
coming to the bishopric, he sued the tenants for the arrears due,
causing great scandal. When he heard that the estates were to be
seized for the Duke of York, he put soldiers into Raby Castle to
keep it, having first removed all the goods and animals. He forbade
any tenants to attend a court kept by the King's receiver at Barnard
Castle, yet kept no court himself. He refused to impannel a jury to
sit on the commission sent down by the King, giving to the disaffected party the bad example of contempt of authority. The High
Sheriff readily returned a gallant jury, but the advanced term and
fear of infection in London prevented the return at the time mentioned in the commission. Begs aid for John Ellerington, beaten,
imprisoned, and almost starved by Sir Hen. Widdrington, who is
unworthy of his knighthood. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 6.
Lynn. |
49. Edw. Bodham to [Williamson]. One vessel is taken, and
another chased by the Dutch. This is the first collier, out of 60 or 70
belonging to the town, taken by the Dutch. The plague has been
eight weeks in the town, and 22 have died, but none this week. |
Nov. 6.
Lancaster Castle. |
50. Evan Price to the King. Offers him his best duty and
service. If admitted to his presence, could inform him of a fire
kindling, which should be quenched before it grows to a flame. |
| Nov. 6. |
51, 52. Lists [sent by Col. Bullen Reymes to Lord Arlington] of
117 Dutch prisoners at Badleigh and 141 at Woodbridge. Two
papers. [6 pages.] |
Nov. 6.
Burgh. |
53. Chr. Harrison to [Earl of Carlisle ?] The man who supplied
the place of the postmaster at Brough, during the suspension of the
latter, asks 4l. 3s. 4d., being the same proportion as the postmaster
receives, at 50l. the year. Endorsed "From the E. of Carlisle." |
Nov. 7.
Plymouth Fort. |
54. Thos. Povey to Williamson. Has applied himself to the
service, and though tired with a trotting crash over a rugged
country, has written a report to Sir Thos. Ingram. Asks a line and
the forwarding of his letters. |
Nov. 7.
Newcastle. |
55. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The town continues healthy,
though another house is infected. A fleet of 240 colliers, most of
them stout ships, is about to sail. |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to John Sumners, messenger, to apprehend Samuel
Wilson, merchant of London, and bring him before Council. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 293.] |
| [Nov. 7.] |
56. Another minute of the above. |
Nov. 7.
Portsmouth. |
57. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Mrs. Pley wants to
know whether her parcel of small canvas is accepted, and requests a
speedy answer to her son's letter. Encloses, |
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57. i. Geo. Pley, [jun.,] to Bullen Reymes, M.P., Oxford. Has read
the King and the Lord Chancellor's speeches to both Houses
of Parliament; the French vapour terribly of what they intend doing, threatening to clip the English trade to their
utmost power. An opportunity offers to send over canvas,
yarn, and hemp, by means of a small vessel lately driven
upon the rocks, which is permitted to receive help from other
boats, and consequently communication; she must not wait
for convoy. News from Marseilles that Mons. De Beaufort
has taken and sunk another rich English merchantman
in the Straits. St. Malo, Nov. 4, 1665. |
| Nov. 7. |
58. Lord Brouncker to Sam. Pepys. Has desired Comr. Pett
to put the enclosed account in writing; recommends the Board to
redress the grievance speedily; whether Mr. Haunch be a fit person,
or the limitation sufficient, is left for consideration to the Board.
[Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] Encloses, |
58. i. Comr. Peter Pett to Lord Brouncker. Complains of the
sad condition of Chatham, by increase of sickness, occasioned by the multitudes of sick and wounded sent from
the fleet, and of recovered seamen sent from all parts to
find their ships; many of them have so small a conduct
allowance, only 1s. 6d. or 2s. from remote places like
Ipswich, &c., as to be obliged to sell their rags to keep themselves from starving. Begs an order to Mr. Haunch, of
Chatham, to view all certificates brought by these men, and
allow them money for present relief, till they can be sent
on board their ships: also that those pronounced unfit for
the winter's service may be discharged by ticket. [1½
pages.]
Chatham, Nov. 2, 1665. |
Nov. 7.
Greenwich. |
59. Robt. Newton to Sam. Pepys. Wishes, on account of ill
health, to resign his office of purser to the De Ruyter in favour of
Alexander Curtis, now purser of the Hamburg Merchant. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 7.
Plymouth Fort. |
60. Sir John Skelton to Sam. Pepys. Has spoken with a merchant, and some of the commanders of the western squadron, about
providing clothes for the men; the merchant will give an exact
account of his proposals in a fortnight. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 7.
St. Maria, Buoy of the Nore. |
61. Capt. Fr. Steward to the Navy Comrs. Wrote an account
of his surgeon's death four days after it happened. Did not write
to the wardens of Surgeons' Hall, but recommended Edw. Morgion
to apply for the vacant place; had the chest viewed and appraised
by the surgeons of the Great James and Diamond; begs consideration for the widow of the late surgeon, whose chest was made
use of till the 19th of October all on board are well, except some
cases of cold and ague. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Lydney. |
62. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Is unable to proceed with
the new ship for want of timber carriage; has given Mr. Bailey
notice of what is expected from him by his contract; he will do
what can be done to hasten the work, as if his life lay at stake.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 8. |
63. Certificate, by Capt. Wm. Badiley and five others, of the fitness
of Richard Pattell to serve as boatswain; with note by Sir Wm.
Clarke that the Duke of York refuses to grant warrants to any
boatswain unless recommended by the Navy Comrs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Plymouth. |
64. D. G[rosse] to Henry Muddiman. A Dutch caper took
another small pilchard vessel, plundered her of all, even to sails and
cables, and left her, but she managed to get safe to Salcombe; she
saw 18 Dutch men-of-war with the caper. Several vessels detained
by the wind will now sail to their stations. |
Nov. 8.
Isle of Wight. |
65. Col. Walter Slingsby to Williamson. The storm has involved
the island in melancholy and silence. Hopes the contents of the prize
he named will be borrowed for the King's Navy stores, if she is
not condemned. There was a false alarm of the Dutch landing, but
the advantage was gained of discovering what the islanders could
do in such a case; some in ill humour laid hands on Lord Colepeper's bridle, and wished for him (the writer) among them. The
fanatics are so industrious to give the Dutch reputation, that they
will have spread the report to Edinburgh by this time. Wishes to
have the raising of the horse, if any are needed there. |
| Nov. 8. |
66. Memoranda from letters of news, calendared under their
respective dates. |
| Nov. 8. |
Privy seal for 1,000l. to Robert Southwell, for secret services.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 294.] |
Nov. 8.
Oxford. |
Declaration of the King's promise to allow defalcation from the
rent to be paid by Sir Nicholas Crisp, and three others, for certain
alum mines, works, &c., in case others shall be allowed to enter into
that business, and thus the price of alum be brought lower than
26l. the ton; and order to the Exchequer to allow of such
defalcations. [Ent. Book 14, pp. 70–1.] |
Nov. 8.
Oxford. |
Sec. Morice to the Lieutenant of the Tower. The King wished
him to liberate Lord Morley, on his own bond in 2,000l. and two
others in 1,000l. each, for his appearance on summons; meanwhile,
a warder in the Tower is to wait constantly on him. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 72.] |
Nov. 9.
Tower. |
67. Sir John Robinson to Williamson. Thanks for his letter
received when Capt. Cock and Sir George Smith were dining with
him. Wishes he had met Williamson at Farming Woods, but hopes
his servants treated him well. Has written an account of the garrison to Lord Arlington. When they fall sick, they are sent to
places provided, or the Tower could not have been inhabited. Is
well, with all his family, almost beyond expectation. Is one of the
East India Company to whom the King's desire about the two
East India prizes was communicated. Will be very zealous therein.
Has been present at a survey of the ship London made at Deptfor
and will take care that all goes on well with it. Wants a commission for Rob. Baxter, recommended by the Lord General, to
succeed his ensign, who is dead of consumption. |
Nov. 9.
Tower. |
68. Capt. George Cock to Williamson. Dined with the Lieutenant
of the Tower who received his letter; poor cavaliers can live on
spare diet, yet hopes to be remembered. Is surprised at his quarrel
with Matt. Wren on trifles. |
Nov. 9.
Oxford. |
69. Lord Arlington to Lord Widdrington, [governor of Berwick].
The Quakers and other sectaries have been more than usually insolent on the borders of Scotland; the Lord Commissioner intends
to suppress them, but may lack prisons; he is therefore to receive
into the town gaol any, especially English, sent there for attending
unlawful meetings, and to use great vigilance and circumspection
in a matter which disturbs public quiet. |
Nov. 9.
Ravenscroft. |
70. Examination of Thos. Croxton, of Ravenscroft, Cheshire,
before Sir Phil. Egerton and Thos. Cholmondeley. Gives particulars of his correspondence in London, which is all about suits
in law that he has there. Has no correspondence with Cols. John
Duckenfield, Danvers, Barrow, nor with any suspected person;
is privy to no plot, and has received no commission. |
| Nov. 9. |
71. Memoranda from letters already calendared, also from the
following:—
Yarmouth, Nov. 6: The eastern coast is clear of the Dutch;
a seaman of the town taken prisoner by the Dutch, escaped
from Horne with 27 of his companions; the pretended Stockholm prize was plundered by the seamen in the port; 19 died
of the plague last week at Norwich and 22 at Yarmouth.
The West, Nov. 6: Seamen are dissatisfied with want of pay
and ill diet; there are murmurings among the kersey and
stuff manufacturers; the plague increases at Sherborne by
assemblies at burials. |
Nov. 9.
Canterbury. |
72. Anth. Cooley to Williamson. Is told that if his letters miscarry, he may gain the enemy advantage, instead of the King. The
town is much pestered with Nonconformists, who disquiet church and
state. Two persons have died of the plague this week, through their
own covetousness, one in posting to London and bringing down
goods from infected places, and the other in sending for goods. Has
to pay for the letters which he sends and receives, and has bad
language to boot. |
Nov. 9.
Cockpit. |
73. Sir Wm. Clarke to Williamson. The bills of mortality almost
employ the press; there was an increase this week but there are
hopes that the plague will decrease next, and that the King may keep
his Christmas at Hampton Court, if not at Whitehall. Hopes
Capt. Harman or the Smyna or East India ships will bring a supply
of masts, which are much wanted. Lord Herbert sends thanks for
the care of his warrant. Encloses, |
|
73. i. Bill of mortality for Norwich, Oct. 24–31: burials 42,
19 being of the plague. |
|
73. ii. Bill of mortality for Yarmouth, Oct. 27 to Nov. 3:
burials37, 22 being of the plague. |
|
73. iii. Bill of mortality for Yarmouth, Nov. 3–10: burials31,
18 of the plague. |
Nov. 9.
Oxford. |
Warrant to Sir Phil. Frowde to allow to Thomas Parnell, postmaster to the Court, 48l. 10s., for extraordinary service since September 29, 1665, the same to be deducted from his post office account.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 311.] |
| Nov. 9. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay to Hugh May 1,000l. out of
the sale of prizes, for carrying on the buildings at Greenwich [Ent.
Book 22, p. 323.] |
Nov. 9.
Plymouth. |
74. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Is ordered to fit out the
Dutch man-of-war brought in by the Elizabeth; cannot do so without
a supply of junk and port-rope; particulars of ships in dock; canvas
is very dear; Mr. Povey has arrived. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 9.
London. |
75. John Bowles to Sam. Pepys. As to the complaint from
Gravesend concerning the victualling of Dutch prisoners on board
the Golden Hand, the warrant for 171 men for five days was complied with, abating a sixth part, according to orders received from
the Navy Comrs.; was not aware that Mr. Hosier had made the
abatement beforehand; the bread being wet was an accident;
cannot account for the deficient weight of the pork. [Adm. Paper,
1½
pages.] |
Nov. 9.
Cockpit. |
76. Sir Wm. Clarke to [Sam. Pepys]. Recommends Thos.
Matthews to a carpenter's place, whenever an opportunity offers.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 9.
Cockpit. |
77. Sir Wm. Clarke to [Sam. Pepys]. Requests that James
Bevins, seaman on the Leopard, may receive a ticket for the time he
has been already on board her. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 9.
Portsmouth. |
78. Sir Wm. Berkeley to Sam. Pepys. By mistake two pursers
are appointed to the Kent; begs that Wilkinson's bond may be
cancelled, and Rivers, whose warrant is from the Duke of York,
be appointed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 9.
Woolwich. |
79. Certificate by Chris. Pett and two others of repairs needed
for the Bear. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 9.
Deptford. |
80. Anthony Stephens to Thos. Hayter. Want of money has
put business in some disorder; cannot at present render an account
of payments. Has received 14,500l. and 746l. from the Farmers of
Customs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 9.
Portsmouth. |
81. G. Maddocke to [Pepys ?] Capt. Beale has given so much
satisfaction in discharging the duty committed to him that he is to
be appointed again when occasion requires. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 10.
Portsmouth. |
82. Account by St. J. Steventon and Ben. Johnson, of provisions delivered from the stores since August 12, 1664, for the use
of the mast dock; the wages of the workmen employed therein
amount to 92l. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 10.
Portsmouth. |
83. B. Waith to the Navy Comrs. They have arrived safely at
Portsmouth with the money; the Kent and Antelope, bound for
Tangiers, are to be paid first; clerks must be hastened down to assist;
asks who is to govern him as a principal officer in the management of
the pay. In 10 days 14 sail more will be ready for pay, and those
who remain in harbour should have money for clothes against
winter. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 10.
Woolwich. |
84. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Cannot get men to work
upon the Little Prince, on account of the infection on board; has
ordered the ship to be cleaned, and pitch and tar burnt between
decks; particulars of various ships; begs consideration for Peter
Warner, shipwright, who refused to take his quarter's pay at the
pay-table, but upon better advice, will be thankful to receive it, his
family being now visited with the plague. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 10. |
85. Denis Gauden to Sam. Pepys. Forgets the particulars of the
distribution agreed upon; begs a copy of the agreement. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 10.
The Nightingale, Plymouth. |
86. Capt. Rich. Long to the Navy Comrs. Is ordered to take in
three months' provisions; repairs of the ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. ?
Whitehall. |
87. Petition of Sir Thos. Gower, Bart., to the King, for payment
of a debt of 2,250l., lent to the late King when marching from York
against the rebels, and when many others refused to lend, which
act was acknowleged in Council as an essential service, and payment
promised; also advanced 1,200l. for raising and arming 1,000
dragoons; rose against Lambert in Yorkshire; aided the Duke of
Albemarle, and had the usual payment of wounds and imprisonments.
Was high sheriff of Yorkshire when the late King was there, and
was disallowed all payments made by his command, and compelled
to pay large sums for matters legally done in that office. |
| Nov. 10. |
Warrant to pay to Sir T. Gower 2,250l. of the King's free-gift,
for his many faithful services. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 295.] |
| [Nov. 10.] |
88. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 10.
Oxford. |
Order to Edward Prescot and John Smith, jun., to come over
from the island of Teneriffe by the speediest passage possible, to
answer interrogatories before the Council about misdemeanour in
disobedience to the Charter granted to the Canary Company. With
note that a duplicate thereof was made. [Ent. Book 22, p. 295.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Warrant for a grant to Maurice Deladale of the office of Housekeeper of Windsor Castle, void by death of Fras. Young. [Ent.
Book 22, p. 296.] |
| [Nov. 10.] |
89. Minute of the preceding, giving the name of the former keeper
as George Young. |
| Nov. 10. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay to Thos. Chiffinch 3,252l. out of
the sale of prizes, to be employed by the King's directions. [Ent.
Book 22, p. 297.] |
| Nov. 10. |
The King to [the Governors of Sutton's Hospital]. Recommends
Oliver Paulet for admission as a scholar on the next vacancy, on
account of the services of his father to the late King and his
present necessities. [Ent. Book 19, p. 50.] |
| Nov. [10.] |
90. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 10.
Oxford. |
Proclamation forbidding the keeping of Boston fair, co. Lincoln,
for fear of speading the plague. [Printed. Proc. Coll., Charles II.,
p. 204.] |
Nov. 10.
Plymouth Fort. |
91. Thos. Povey to Williamson. Finds great grief and discontent
by the loss of the [Tangiers] fleet, and the increase of the plague.
Provisions being short, has ventured, without powers, in the
extremity, to buy 50 tons of rice, which is ready to be shipped, and
has got money to buy corn in Cornwall. Proceeds by advice of
Sir John Skelton, who has received him into his family. When
the provisions have sailed, will make a progress in the country
thereabouts. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 10.
Plymouth. |
92. Wm. Yeomans to Williamson, at Lord Arlington's office,
Oxford. Will pay 200l. to Mr. Povey as ordered. Has had little
company, and the charge is great. People will not venture with
him. Wishes either to be ordered to go to places which will be of
benefit to Williamson, or to be sent for home. |
| Nov. 10. |
93. H. O—— to Williamson. Thinks the report of the Jewish
King's turning Turk is false. Letters from Smyrna import that the
King was gone from Gallipoli to the Grand Seignior at Adrianople,
but being taken with fear by the way, turned Turk to escape danger.
The Jews do not believe this, but are confident the work will go on.
It was before thought that it would cost him his life if he went to
the Grand Seignior, but as he has been received with all honor,
some consider he must be turned Turk. Has had a letter from
Hevelius full of philosophical news; invites him to Gresham
College, on Wednesday, if he wish to share in it. |
Nov. 10.
Hull. |
94. Luke Whittington to Williamson. The Dutch ships have
returned to their own country. The Swedes, in their march to join
the Bishop of Munster, have taken a considerable town from the
Dutch. A new general has arrived at Ostend from Spain. Arrival
and departure of ships. There is a general outcry against the Excise
Officers, for employing none but the King's implacable enemies,
who try to disaffect the common people, and thus those in the North
are so exasperated that they only wait a good opportunity to cut
their opponents' throats. The Hamburg merchants are anxious
about their convoy. |
Nov. 11.
Newcastle. |
95. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. They are free from all infectious disease but the small-pox. Gets a copy of the news from
Mr. Swan. |
Nov. 11.
Falmouth. |
96. Tho. Holden to James Hickes. At Milbrook there has been
an abundance of ravens croaking about the town. The oldest
people say it has been so before when there was a great plague,
so that they are much troubled, fearing the like again. The Joseph
of London, that was bound for Lisbon, is to return to London. Is
sorry for the news of the Tangiers fleet. |
| Nov. 11. |
97. News from [Ipswich]. A fleet of 100 Newcastle colliers has
passed for London; 30 Ipswich vessels joined them, but 50 vessels
still remain in Ipswich, and will wait till those are unladen and
disposed of, when they think they shall get their own price for the
coals. |
| Nov. 11. |
98. News from Bristol. A Dutch man-of-war has been driven
into Milford and has surrendered herself; 30 merchant ships have
sailed for the West Indies, and half as many more will follow next
week. Off the West coast are quantities of ship tackling, masts,
&c., of Dutch vessels which are lost rather than choose our ports,
and many bodies of Dutchmen are washed ashore. |
| Nov. 11. |
99. Christopher Welborn to John Arforth of Wapping. Account
of burials in four parishes [of Newcastle-upon-Tyne ?] during the
week, 19 in all, of which 14 are of small-pox. |
Nov. 11.
Shrubland Hall. |
100. J. Knight to Williamson. Is hastening to court, notwithstanding the dangerous illness of Sir. Wm. Doyley. |
| Nov. 11. |
101. Capt. George Cock to Williamson. Recommends to him
George Blake who knows more of the customs of England than any
man living, and may serve him or Lord Arlington, when two years
more are expired. |
Nov. 11.
Oxford. |
102. Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to furnish to the
Navy Comrs. five prize ships to fetch coal from Newcastle, as there
was great distress in London last year for want of coal. |
| Nov. 11. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 299.] |
Nov. 11.
Oxford. |
103. Lord Arlington to the Justices of Peace, &c. of Dorsetshire.
Some houses at Sherborne being infected, and great care required
to prevent the plague spreading, the postmaster is to remove to
some neighbouring town, clear of infection. They are to suffer quiet
passage to the horse and foot posts employed by him, or, if there
should be jealousy of infection, at least the watchmen at the
entrance to towns are to be allowed to bring in the packets, that
the correspondence of the country may not be interrupted. With
notes of a like letter to the Justices of Somersetshire, and of a letter
to require the postmaster to remove from Sherborne. |
| Nov. 11. |
Entry of the above letter. [Ent. Book 22, p. 304.] |
Nov. 11.
Oxford. |
104. Lord Arlington to Mr. Bennet, postmaster of Sherborne.
Writes him to remove the Sherborne post office to some place in the
neighbourhood, as houses near to his are visited with the sickness.
Has ordered the justices, &c., of Dorsetshire and Somersetshire to
allow the watchmen to receive the packets sent by his horse and
foot posts, and bring back others, till the visitation be removed from
the town. Begs him to be very wary and careful to prevent the
spreading of the contagion. |
Nov. 11.
Durham Yard. |
105. Justice Edmond Warcup to Ed. [Sam.?] Pepys. Has delivered a cable and other stores to Peter Rowley; the discoverers are
to receive a reward; their charges amount to 20l. Capt. Chappell
will satisfy the discoverers, if the Commissioners will restore the
cable, or buy it of him. This information clears Sir Wm. Battens
secretary from scandal. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
105. i. Information of John Chappell, commander of the Young
Prince, before Justice Warcup. Took the St. Paul of
Amsterdam on Sept. 9, but fired her, because she was so
maimed, keeping only her boat and cable. The Navy
Comrs. bought the boat; requested Mr. Gistrap, Sir Wm.
Batten's secretary, to offer them the cable, being the
informant's lawful prize. Westminster, Nov. 10, 1665. |
| Nov. 11. |
106. Memorandum of how the 100,000l. received of the East
India Company is to be disposed of, for the use of the navy and
Tangiers. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Chatham. |
107. Certificate by Capt. John Cox that he found and staved
seven tuns of stinking beer on board the Resolution. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Oxford. |
108. Robt. Southwell to Sam. Pepys. Mr. Shale intends to
come to him to obtain some allowance for the great charge lately
laid upon his hands, in carrying on the accounts of the Commissioners for Prizes, and reviewing and correcting the past ones,
which are much perplexed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Portsmouth. |
109. J. Pearse to Sam. Pepys. Has much trouble to get the
surgeons' wants supplied. Requests that a waggon may be sent
down with medicines. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 12. |
110. List of 21 ships at Portsmouth, requiring the surgeons'
stores recruiting, as demanded by Mr. Pearse. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
The Coventry, Plymouth Sound. |
111. Capt. Wm. Hill to Sam. Pepys. Did not appropriate the
master's chest taken from John Gerardine's vessel, for which the
Duke of Albemarle threatens to stop his pay; only had it a while
at his house, and returned it on demand. Entreats not to be
condemned before heard. Is ordered to convoy vessels into the
Downs. Intends leaving a present there for him [Pepys]. Begs
pardon for the sauciness of the thing; is confident his lady will be
highly pleased with it, the fellow of it having been sent to the
Duchess of Albemarle from the Governor of Guernsey, as a rare
gift. Begs to be transferred from Capt. Robinson's station in the
Soundings to Capt. Pett's between Guernsey and the Lizard Point.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Nov. 12.
Portsmouth. |
112. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Sends the names of
ships suitable to be fitted up for present service. Much work is
required on them. Never saw ships so badly officered; has turned
out three boatswains, and must do the same to three more, before
they set sail. The Hardreen stays for convoy; having treasure on
board, it will not be safe to send her without. A small Hamburg
ship was brought into Cowes Road, laden with masts, anchors, yarn,
and other materials, bound for France. A mutiny arising in the
yard for want of money, seized a good cudgel out of the hands of
one of the men, and took more pains in the use of it than in any
business for the last 12 months; clapped three others in the stocks
for some hours, and from thence to prison, where they still continue.
Has not been troubled since. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] Encloses, |
|
112. i. List of 34 English and 5 Dutch ships at Portsmouth,
ready to be fitted for service, with 4 merchantmen and
a ketch; also of 24 other vessels, at or expected at Spithead, and to be ready this or next spring [tide]. [2 pages.]
Nov. 12, 1665. |
Nov. 12.
Hull. |
113. Luke Whittington to James Hickes. Two Ostenders have
sailed, and two colliers come up from Newcastle. |
Nov. 12.
Deal. |
114. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. Sent his packet to the governor
of Deal Castle, who thereupon ordered the gunners to shoot a gun
if any ship sailed; two ships were sailing and two guns were shot,
but they would not stay; 30 sail of ships went westward yesterday;
two fire-ships have brought sick men bound for Portsmouth. No
pest is in the town, but it increases at Sandwich. |
Nov. 12.
Pendennis. |
115. Fras. Bellott to James Hickes. Will gladly correspond with
him weekly. The two French men-of-war for Martinique have
sailed. There is a sad report of the loss of the Tangiers fleet. |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant from Lord Arlington that the King being pleased to
continue Renaldo Knapton as keeper of the gaol for Dorsetshire,
the late sheriff is to deliver His Majesty's letter thereon to Roger
Clavell, present sheriff. [Ent. Book 22, p. 305.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Henry [Lord Arlington] to the Mayor and Justices of Abingdon.
They are to prohibit divers barges, boats, &c., coming from London,
laden with goods, to advance further than that town, or to unlade
there, until it shall appear to the Council that the goods do not come
from any infected place, lest, by their advancing to [Oxford] the
safety of that city and the King's person might be endangered.
With note of a like letter to the Justices about Burket. [Ent.
Book 22, p. 299.] |
Nov. 13.
Oxford. |
116. Warrant to pay to Sir George Downing, Bart, 5,000l., towards
the maintenance of English subjects taken prisoners by the Dutch.
[Copy.] |
| Nov. 13 ? |
117. Draft of an additional clause for allowance to be made to
him from the said sum, for expenses in exchanging and transporting
the said prisoners, and other necessary expenses, including the
appointment of a clerk. |
Nov. 13.
Broad Merston. |
118. Hugh Hodges to Williamson. Is not four miles from
Sherborne, because the sickness continues there, but has ordered his
letters to be forwarded. Wants the abstract of the new Act concerning the plague; 10 or 11 more have died in Sherborne, and four
houses are shut up. |
Nov. 13.
Yarmouth. |
119. Rich. Bower to Williamson. The bailiffs have agreed to
give 150l. instead of 40l. to Dr. Gadford's widow. Three of the
men that plundered the prize taken by the privateer are sent to
prison. Sir Thos. Meadowes is repairing the fort at the haven's
mouth, and hopes to be governor of it, boasting how much the
King loves and honours him. |
Nov. 13.
Dover. |
120. Warham Jemmett, sen., to Williamson. Sends two packets
of Flanders mails. Always feared a loss at Nieuport and has now
lost a ketch coming out thence. Wants an order to send to Ostend,
being resolved, if possible, to venture no more by Nieuport. |
Nov. 13.
Chatham. |
121. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. It is resolved by the
Council of War that all large ships be refitted at Sheerness. Oars
are wanted. Hopes to get the Sovereign to her moorings in two
days. Wishes the ropemakers could be relieved. Proposes the
discharge of all insufficient watermen and disabled soldiers.
Encloses, |
|
121. i. Petition of the company of Ropemakers impressed at
Chatham to the Navy Comrs., for the receipt of board wages
weekly, being six weeks behind, and unable to obtain
credit. Nov. 11, 1665 |
121. ii. Tender of oars and balks by Edw. Whitton
Rochester, Nov. 11, 1665. |
Nov. 13.
Plymouth Fort. |
122. Sir John Skelton to Sam. Pepys. The merchant undertaking
to supply seamen's clothes still holds to his agreement, and hopes to
give better content than the slopsellers in London. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Bristol. |
123. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Cannot proceed upon the
new ship for want of carriage of timber. Mr. Baylie's ship cannot be
in the water before March. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Maryland Merchant, Blackwall. |
124. Wm. Davies to Sam. Pepys. Awaits orders. Has had
much sickness on board since last fitting out in July, but only eight
are dead; is now on petty warrant, sea provisions being ended.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Woolwich. |
125. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Account of ships arrived
in harbour for refitting; renews his entreaties that Peter Warner
may receive his quarter's payment, so ill advisedly refused at the
pay-table. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 13. |
126. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Is not in a capacity,
unless supplied with money, to make the provision necessary upon the
last declaration, in such a time of action as the present; has represented the great want of staves for casks, and the impossibility of
procuring fish, yet receives no orders nor supplies of money, but on
the contrary, complaints; oatmeal in lieu of fish is refused by the
pursers; pork is complained of merely because known to be French;
on examination of the stores and daily issues, finds that there will
not be sufficient to answer the present expense much longer.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| Nov. 13. |
127. Denis Gauden to Sam. Pepys. Will use all diligence in
dispatching the Tangiers ships for the convoy. Hopes sufficient ships
will be laden at Plymouth to put the place out of danger. In future
care must be taken to prevent hazards and the hurrying away of
provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Royal Charles. |
128. Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. Desires that the seven
cables brought by the Bachelor for the service may be delivered into
the stores at Deptford or Woolwich. Wants 2,000 tickets. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. 14. |
129. Capts. James Blake and John Perriman to Sir Wm. Batten.
Ask whether their ships are discharged from the service, and themselves free to undertake any other employment. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 14. |
130. Deposition of Jos. Middleton before Philip Parker. Heard
John Browne of Harwich, master of the stores, confess that he knew
where divers cables, anchors, and other stores, embezzled from the
King's ships and prize ships, were privily laid in storehouses.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
London. |
131. Ant. Stephens to Sam. Pepys. Capt. Kingdon of the Custom
House has received no money on account of the East India prize
goods. Asks instructions concerning the money payable by Mr. Griffin
at the Navy Office. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Edwinstow, Sherwood Forest. |
132. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Account of timber laden
in the Black Dog and Adam and Eve; the latter vessel is not long
enough to carry the large and compas timber. Requests orders to
the masters for the better stowage of the hoys. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
132. i. Invoice of 36 loads of timber sent from Stockwith in the
Black Dog. November 11, 1665. |
|
132. ii. Invoice of 41 loads of timber sent from Stockwith in the
Adam and Eve. November 11, 1665. |
Nov. 14.
Cockpit. |
133. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. Two men are appointed as
cook to the House de Swede. Desires another place for one of them.
There is a great decrease in the mortality; only 57 died in Westminster during the past week. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Blackwall. |
134. Henry Johnson and Fr. Barham to the Navy Comrs. Beg a
supply of money for completion of the new third-rate frigate now
building. Out of 3,950l. due, have received but 750l. Are obliged
to take up money at large rates per cent. Unless speedy payment
be made, must decline any further proceedings in the work. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Oxford. |
135. Warrant for a grant in reversion to George, son of Sir
George Downing, Bart., of a Tellership in the Exchequer, to take
place after previous grants to Sir Thos. Clifford and —— Vernon,
and on determination of the offices of the four present tellers.
[1½
pages.] |
| [Nov. 14.] |
136, 137. Two drafts of the above. |
Nov. 14.
Plymouth. |
138. Da. Grosse to Williamson. Arrival and departure of vessels.
The Richmond has convoyed several colliers from Wales, and brought
in a Dunkirk prize. The Pearl and Little Gift are convoying to the
Soundings three ships bound for Virginia. |
| Nov. 14. |
139. Mary Knight to Williamson. Sends an account of deaths
in Ipswich during the week: 60 burials, 34 being of the plague;
decrease in burials 15, in the plague 6. |
Nov. 14.
Plymouth. |
140. John Clarke to Jas. Hickes. There are three frigates in the
port. The western parts are free from contagion. |
Nov. 14.
Hull. |
141. Luke Whittington to James Hickes. It is reported that
there are 16 Holland vessels on the Dover sands, off from the
Texel. |
Nov. 14.
Newcastle. |
142. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. Newcastle is healthy and
also Berwick. The rest of the fleet has gone to sea. |
Nov. 14.
Deal. |
143. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. Arrival of ships. Governor
Titus has gone to Hertfordshire and thence to Court. Fears his
absence will be a great damage. |
Nov. 14.
Southwould. 7 A.M. |
144. Willm. Waynflet to Williamson. No men-of-war have been
seen lately. The boats are taking good store of sprats and fresh
fish. |
Nov. 14.
Cockpit. |
145. Sir Willm. Clarke to Williamson. Will gladly cast a mite
into the ocean of his intelligence. The sickness decreased much last
week, only 56 dying at Westminster. The French King has ordered
M. De Beaufort to visit all English ships and bring those which
trade for Barbary and others to Toulon for examination. They (the
French) went out in three squadrons to meet the four ships that are
at Smyrna. A prohibition is published, ordering no French ships to
leave for England, Scotland, or Ireland, on pain of confiscation or
ships and goods. There are seven sail more to convoy the Hamburg
merchantmen thither and bring back navy stores. Mr. Gilthorpe,
the picture drawer, is dead. |
Nov. 14.
York. |
146. Walter Strickland to Williamson. Little was done at the
assizes about the coiners, but some have died and some are fined.
All those at Carlisle were fined, but these fines should not be
begged. Two coiners are in prison untried, and Mr. Benson, clerk
of the assizes, intends to obtain their pardon. Begs him to stop any
such thing, as they are very considerable. |
| Nov. 14. |
147–149. Lists [sent by Col. Bullen Reymes to Lord Arlington]
of 859 Dutch prisoners at Sudbury, Suffolk; 349 at Colchester,
Essex; and 59 at Ipswich. Three papers. [28 pages.] |
Nov. 14.
Oxford. |
The King to Sir Bernard De Gomme. He is to attend when
required, to give assistance to Visct. Fanshaw, Lords Allington and
Gorges, and five others, commissioned to consider the making the
River Cam navigable, and to see whether that or some other river
thereabout may not be connected with the Thames. With note of a
like letter to Jonas Moore. [Ent. Book 17, p. 151.] |
| Nov. [14]. |
150. Draft of the above letter to Sir Bernard De Gomme. |
| Nov. 14. |
The King to the Mayor of Ipswich. Is informed that many coal
ships bound from Newcastle to London stay in that port, whereby
the price of coals in London is raised, and advantage given to the
Dutch this war. Instructs him to order the instant departure of
all such vessels, and to give in the names of those who fail to obey.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 152.] |
| [Nov. 14.] |
151. Draft of the above. |
| [Nov. 14.] |
152. Memorandum for Lord Arlington that the King should write
the above letter, with address for Sir George Downing, East Hatley,
co. Cambridge. |
| Nov. 14. |
The King to Visct. Fanshaw, Lord Allington, and others. They
are, with Sir Bernard De Gomme, chief engineer, Jonas Moore, and
others skilled in such matters, to examine how the River Cam, or
any other near, may be brought to join the Weer and fall into the
Thames, and whether the Cam could not be made navigable higher
than Cambridge, it being very desirable to bring rivers from cos.
Cambridge, Huntingdon, and Norfolk to fall into the Thames.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 153.] |
| [Nov. 14.] |
153. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 14.
Oxford. |
Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to confirm a contract
between the Duke of Albemarle and the East India Company for
purchase by the latter of the two prize ships, Slothany and Golden
Phœnix, and also to empower the said Duke to nominate persons to
receive the money for the said prizes. [Ent. Book 22, pp. 300–1.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Commission for George Trip to be Ensign to Col. Ch. Wheeler's
company in Col. John Russell's regiment of Guards. Minute. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 92.] |
Nov. 14.
London. |
154. Nath. Herne to [Williamson?] The East India Company
are to dispose of the Dutch India goods and furnish the King with
money, which will save him 50 per cent. The Court is troubled at
the miscarriage of the Tangiers ships, and hopes it will not prejudice
the garrison, which was straitened before, and could have no
credit. M. Beaufort has a commission to seize all English ships, on
the fine pretence of seeing whether they are bound for Barbary, and
bring them to Toulon, whence it is difficult to get them. The
French have sent out three squadrons in search of our four Smyrna
ships. Wishes the ministers of state knew the dishonour done to
the bills of the Governor of Tangiers. There is a decrease of 428 in
the burials this week. |
Nov. 14.
Plymouth Fort. |
155. Thos. Povey to [Williamson]. Is still ordered to apply to
Sir J. Ingram as counsellor for the interests of Tangiers. Thanks
for the credit for 100l. Has given it to Mr. Gauden's agent to pay
the baker, who will not heat his oven without money. The [Commissioners] at Plymouth wish to be removed to a fresh quarter,
finding nothing there to encourage them. |
| Nov. 14. |
156. List of 76 grants, bills, &c., signed by the King, Oct. 24, 25,
and 31; and Nov. 3, 10, and 14. [3 pages.] |
