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May 24.
London. |
1. Wm. Hooker to Sam. Pepys. Requests a protection for Thos.
Beckly, a waterman, who has been in his employ for nearly 20
years; the man "lives in Greenwich, a place sufficiently laden with
poor," and if he be taken, his three children must perish or go to
the parish. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 24.
Deptford. |
2. Comr. John Taylor to [the Navy Comrs.]. The Loyal London
is to be launched in June; requests that he may have orders for supplying her with everything needful, that a surveyor may be appointed to take her measurement, and that absolute warrants may
be issued for the bilgeways to be in readiness. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 24.
Ordnance Office, Tower. |
3. Certificate by Edw. Sherburne and Jonas Moore, ordnance
officers, that Stephen Symons, gunner of the Royal Oak, has delivered in the remainder of his gun stores, and given an account of
the expenditure. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
3. i. Like certificate by Edw. Sherburne, and three other Ordnance
Officers, in behalf of Stephen Symons.
Ordnance Office, Jan. 20, 1666. |
| May 24. |
4. Petition of Rowland Gilbert, prisoner in Chepstow Castle, to
the King, for release; is of English parentage, but long resident in
the Netherlands, and being bound in a merchantman for Spain, was
forced to be in the engagement with the Dutch in June last, and
has been a prisoner in misery ever since. |
| May 24. |
5. Petition of Capt. Andries Mesters, of Flushing, to the King
and Council, for liberty to return home with his son 12 years old,
on equal exchange; was taken at sea with Capt. Evertsen. |
| May 24. |
Warrant for the 40,000l. ordered to be paid to George Cock,
treasurer for the sick and wounded soldiers, to be discharged out of
the 1,250,000l. granted by Parliament for the war against the
Dutch. [Ent. Book 23, p. 102.] |
| [May 24.] |
6. Draft of the above. |
| May 24. |
Warrant to pay to John Earl of Bath, groom of the stole, from the
customs or excise, 467l. 7s. 4d. a month, with 193l. 1s. arrears, for
the pay of Plymouth garrison, the expenses, formerly 267l. 3s. 4d.
a month, paid from the subsidies at Plymouth and the excise duties
in Devonshire, having been lately increased by the addition of two
new companies. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 183–5.] |
| [May 24.] |
7. Copy of the above. [3 pages.] |
| May 24. |
8. Memoranda from letters from Lord Arlington to the Lord General
or Lord Sandwich, April 30, May 16 and 24, giving intelligence
that the Dutch fleet will soon come out, the ships from Zealand
being joined with those of the Texel, but that they are very poorly
manned and as poorly spirited. The four or five Friezland ships are
not yet ready. [2 pages.] |
May [24].
Whitehall. |
9. Warrant for an order for the effectual payment of the pension
of 1,000l. a year to Thomas Earl of Ossory, as gentleman of the
bedchamber, notwithstanding the general stay of pensions. |
May 25.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation forbidding the holding of Barnwell fair, near
Cambridge, on June 24, for fear of spreading the infection to Cambridge which is now free. [Printed. Proc. Coll., Charles II., p. 219.] |
May 25.
Hatton Garden. |
10. Gilbert Thomas, marshal, to Lord Arlington. They have found
out six meeting houses in Moorfields, Spitalfields, Wapping, &c., and
discovered when the people met, but have not found those whom they
wait for. Asks if they are to continue to wait. Mr. Williams
spares no pains, but he and his family are in great want. |
| May 25. |
11. Petition of Jeremy Gorrie [Gohory] and Andrew Gallwey,
grooms of the privy chamber, to the King, for livery and board
wages, as granted to the rest of the grooms of the privy chamber. |
May 25,
11 P.M. |
12. Jas. Hayes to Williamson. Is at anchor off the North
Foreland, and hopes to be in the Downs to-morrow. The new instructions have arrived from Whitehall, which will carry the Prince
with a squadron upon the expedition. Is obliged to wait on him to
get an account of things. The Lily has brought in a vessel laden with
wine and brandy, pretending to be a Hamburger; but it is sent up
for trial. |
| May 25. |
Letter from Lord Arlington to the Lord Treasurer to pay to Lord
Cleveland 540l., being arrears of his pay as captain of the pensioners. Minute. [Ent. Book 17, p. 191.] |
| May 25. |
Warrant for the discharge of Samuel Speed from the custody of
Lewis Dormay. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 185.] |
| May 25. |
Warrants to apprehend John Pengelley and convey him to the
Tower for treasonable and dangerous practices; and to the Lieutenant
of the Tower to receive him. Minutes. [Ent. Book 25, p. 185.] |
| May 25. |
Pass for several bargemen to bring stores and fuel from Hurst
up the Thames for Lord Arlington, securing them from being pressed.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 185.] |
May 25.
Portsmouth. |
13. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. The Orange has
waited three days at Portsmouth, expecting a surgeon to be sent
down; cannot understand where such great neglect lies. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 25.
Plymouth. |
14. Thos. Waltham to the Navy Comrs. The Garland is arrived
with two prizes. Particulars of ships in port. A French fleet was
seen in the Bay of Biscay. The Richmond, ordered to convoy the
supernumeraries from the Western station to the fleet, waits a
convoy. Cannot as yet obtain a perfect sea book from the purser of
the Sorlings. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 25. |
15, 16. Estimate of the charge of Rhine hemp and tar, and proposals
for supply of the same, with or without carriage, for the navy; with
notes [by Pepys] thereon. Two papers. |
May 26.
Bristol. |
17. John Gilford to the Navy Comrs. Is thankful for his appointment as master of the St. Patrick; promises all diligence and
care. Asks permission to choose a mate. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 26. |
18. Rich. Kingdon, Hen. Rumbold, and George Clifford, Commissioners for Prizes, to the Navy Comrs. Will order Silas Taylor,
their substitute at Harwich, to appraise the White Rose and Little
Leaf, prize ships, and deliver them to the person appointed. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 26.
Bristol. |
19. John Knight, junr., to the Navy Comrs. Acknowledges
several indents and warrants. The owners of the Pearl are unwilling to make the King any allowance for the furnaces left on
board. Requests a bill of imprest upon the Custom House, in order
to complete the St. Patrick for sea. Has furnished the Friezland
with ballast. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 26.
Cockpit. |
20. Duke of Albemarle to Capt. Val. Tatnell. Has had many
complaints of Lieut. Peter Edwards, employed in impressing seamen,
and wishes him to be employed no longer. |
| May 26. |
21. Leo. Williams to Lord Arlington. Begs an order for money;
has done much, discovered several houses where Baptists and Fifth
Monarchy men meet, and showed Mr. Thomas the houses and persons who went in, associates of those whom his lordship wishes taken.
Is confident some of them are at those meetings. Has seen Capt.
Hume, who was collector in Scotland, and another in the streets,
but could not take them, being alone; must have a man allowed, if
they are to be taken that way. Has given Mr. Thomas a paper
about some very rich goods belonging to the King, but the warrant
for them is neglected to be given. |
May 26.
Whitehall. |
22. Petition of Stephen Chase, servant in the office of purveyor
and chafe-wax in the Court of Chancery, to the King, for a renewal
of his patent of the said office for himself and his son Stephen. His
father, who was apothecary to His Majesty when Prince, and his
mother, who was one of his rockers, both noted for zealous loyalty,
bought the reversion thereof for him, but he has only enjoyed it since
two years after the Restoration. With reference thereon to the Lord
High Chancellor, and his report, June 13, 1666, in favour of the
petition. |
| May 26. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 208.] |
May 27.
Royal Charles, Downs. |
23. Jas. Hayes to Williamson. Has received his of the 10th,
which is too old to tell any news. They are in disorder, from removal of the baggage out of the Royal Charles into the Royal James. |
May 27.
Royal Charles. 11 A.M. |
24. Jas. Hayes to Williamson. Acknowledges his of the 26th.
The Prince intends to get under sail as soon as possible; he goes
most cheerfully on this expedition. The Dragon has brought in a
prize of sherry wine. |
May 27.
Portsmouth. |
25. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Proposes that a new
wharf be built near the payhouse for the use of the Ordnance
Officers. Will deliver portrope to the gunners when required. The
deals are excellent; such a commodity is not every day to be
procured. Has at last appointed a surgeon from the town for the
Orange, being troubled to see the ship lie so long for that one want.
His chest was fitted and himself on board in 12 hours, when the
ship immediately set sail. Fears to have been a little too fast in
the business, but hopes for pardon. Particulars of ships in port.
[Adm. Paper, 3 pages.] Encloses, |
25. i. Report by Edw. Byland of the number, dimensions, and
quality of Edw. Dering's deals.
Portsmouth Point, May 25, 1666. |
May 27.
Portsmouth. |
26. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. The tar and pitch
shall be landed immediately; though the cellar of the new buildings
is nearly full, will make such provision as the time and place afford.
Wishes there were better places of reception for such commodities.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 27.
The Tiger, Catwater, Plymouth. |
27. Lieut. Wm. Roch to the Navy Comrs. In a late engagement
with a Flushing man-of-war, the master and mate were both
wounded, and are at present in hospital. Andrew Mills, of Plymouth,
is now on board to supply the place of master; asks if he is approved.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 27.
Dover. |
28. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Received orders from the
generals in the Downs to furnish the Fountain with a main and fore
corse, but had none in store. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 28.
Dover. |
29. Fr. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. Mr. Wivell refuses to sign the
account of cask; cannot answer for its correctness, having only
heard it read over. The fleet is in the Downs. There is great prepreparation at Deal to entertain the King and Duke of York.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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29. i. Account of cask, iron hoops, and biscuit bags received at
Dover during the month of May. |
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29. ii. Schedule of letters of credit for victuals granted to seven
ships from the port of Dover in May. |
May 28.
Edwinstow. |
30. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Has been employed in the
recovery of the Adam and Eve; found her sunk seven feet in the
sand, and forbore to weigh her that spring tide, but cut a port in
her bows, and took out all the timber; tried again this spring tide,
and she is now up, cleaned, and at anchor at Amcotes; reports the
damage sustained, and asks what is to be done with her. Wants
money. Noted "Sell her for anything." [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 28. |
31. Petition of Thos. Whitgreave to the King, for a pension from
the privy purse or his county receiver. Preserved His Majesty several
days in his own house after Worcester fight, and was encouraged to
seek out means of obtaining some signal mark of favour, but has
failed, and been at much charge by long attendance in town. |
| May 28. |
32. Note of 11 letters of intelligence received by the fleet [from
Williamson] since April 24. |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation ordering May 31 to be observed in London and
Westminster and June 14 in other places, as a fast day to implore
God's blessing on the present expedition of the King's naval forces.
[Printed. Proc. Coll., Charles II., p. 221.] |
| May 28. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter. Recommends them
to grant a lease for three lives of the parsonage of Sidbury, co.
Devon, to Sir Walter Young, Bart., notwithstanding a letter from
one of the two late Kings, directing them to change the tenure of a
lease of the same, proposed to be granted to Sir John Young, Sir
Arthur's father, to 21 years, instead of three lives. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 94.] |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Lord Treasurer. Hen. Cook, Thomas Purcell, and
other gentlemen of the Chapel Royal petition, on behalf of themselves,
the pages of the chapel, and boys whose voices have changed, for payment, there being no money assigned to the Treasurer of the Chamber
for those purposes. Thinks his honour concerned therein, and therefore wishes full and punctual payment of all that is due to them,
on the next assignment of moneys to the Treasurer of the Chamber.
[Ent. Book 14, p. 96.] |
| May 28. |
Warrant to Edmond Bostock, James Augier, and Capt. Gilbert
Thomas to demand and receive prize goods which have been embezzled
since capture and brought into the King's stores, or lie in the custody
of divers persons, to be by them removed into the custody of James
Bridgman and James Dewy, officers of the privy purse, and disposed
of for its benefit. [Ent. Book 14, p. 97.] |
| May 28. |
Order for a warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to deliver up
the Victory, a French prize, to be prepared as a man-of-war for His
Majesty's service. [Ent. Book 23, p. 186.] |
| May ? |
33. Petition of John Stent to the King, for liberty. Was taken
from his habitation in Surrey 38 weeks ago, with some neighbours,
by order of the Duke of Albemarle, and committed to the Gatehouse,
Westminster, but removed to the Tower on account of the contagion.
Has not been in arms since 1645, nor acted against government
since the Act of Oblivion. Wishes to live peaceably; will take the
Oath of Allegiance, and give security for good conduct. Annexing, |
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33. i. Certificate by Edw. Fitchett, that the petitioner procured his
release from the Gatehouse, where he was perishing for
being in arms for the late King. [Copy.] March 26, 1661. |
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33. ii. Certificate by Rich. Manyng, that the petitioner preserved
the then Bishop of London, late Archbishop of Canterbury's
house at Fulham from plunder, his person from insult,
and his servants from being secured for wearing the
King's colours in their hats, and used interest for him
with the usurped powers. [Copy.] Dec. 26, 1665. |
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33. iii. Certificate by Sir Edmond Wyndham, that the petitioner
laid down his commission when the Earl of Essex was
put out of command, has been serviceable to many of
His Majesty's friends, especially to his own son, Sir
Hugh Wyndham, whose liberty he several times procured,
and has often protested his loyalty. [Copy.] Feb. 20, 1666. |
33. iv. Certificate by Andrew King, that the petitioner, then a
captain under the Earl of Essex, preserved his house at
Wraysbury, co. Bucks, from plunder, gave him information of proceedings against him in the Committee of
Safety, and often protested his loyalty. [Copy.]
Feb. 21, 1666. |
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33. v. Certificate by John Trethewy, that the petitioner aided
him much in recovering deeds, goods, &c., belonging to
Lord Hopton. [Copy.] |
| May 28. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson to discharge John Stent, on bond
of 500l., for his good behaviour. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 186.] |
| May 28. |
Warrant [from Lord Arlington] to — Bayley, to make diligent
search in all suspected places after J. Petshall, late prisoner in
the Gatehouse for sedition, who has made his escape, and to bring
him back to custody, Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 186.] |
| May 28. |
Privy seal to Lord Arlington for 2,000l. without account.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 187.] |
| May 28. |
Warrant for the discharge of Rowland Gilbert. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 187.] |
| May 28. |
Warrant for 100l. payable to Michael Arnold and Nich. Rephnam,
churchwardens for St. Margaret's, Westminster, as His Majesty's
free gift, towards the relief of the poor of the parish. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 187.] |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to the Officers of the Exchequer, and the
Receiver-general of Warwickshire, to allow to be paid and to pay to
the Queen-Mother the sum of 200l., reserved on a lease made 21
Nov. 1661, to Elizabeth, Mary, and Martha Carey, daughters of
Henry late Earl of Monmouth, of the manor of Rudfen, co Warwick; on a grant of the reversion thereof made 17 July, 1665,
to Lawrence Hyde, son of the Earl of Clarendon, the rent of that
manor was not reserved, though it had been granted her as part
of her jointure, and she demised it for a fine of 1,000l., and a rent
of 100l. 5s., to the late Earl of Monmouth. [Ent. Book 23,
pp. 189–191.] |
| [May 28.] |
34. Draft of the above. [4 sheets.] |
| May 28. |
Warrant for Sir John Webster, residing in Amsterdam, to enter
and remain in England. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 191.] |
| May 28. |
Reference as requested of the petition of Rich. Wine, about his
discovery of prize goods, to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley,
who with the Lord Chief Baron are to report on the petitioner's
proposals. [Ent. Book 18, p. 208.] |
| May 28. |
Reference to the Commissioners and Lieutenant of Ordnance on
the petition of Capt. Ant. Stamp, for payment of 328l. 10s. expended by him in making the musket engine, and also for His
Majesty's bounty for his encouragement. [Ent. Book 18, p. 209.] |
| May 28. |
35. Proposals of Capt. Anthony Stamp for raising 30,000 foot
more in England on an emergency, at small charge, and without
imposing on the government or the subject: viz., to press a journeyman or serving-man from every constable's ward in England, which
are computed at 36,528, arm them with arms taken from the fanatics,
they remaining at their employments except on training days,
and place them under officers who lately served the King; these
troops to be ready to march at 24 hours' notice; the press money is
calculated at 23,112l. 10s., and the yearly charge for salaries and
powder and match, 54,515l. 10s. |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
36. Warrant for a grant to Charles, Duke of Richmond and
Lenox and his heirs male, of the dignity of Baron of Cobham. |
| May. |
Minute of the above, dated May 26. [Ent. Book 23, p. 188.] |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
37. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. The Lord General wishes
the foreign posts as well as all foreign ships to be stopped for a few
days, on sending out Prince Rupert's squadron; orders should be
given to night, being post-night. |
May 28.
Royal Charles. Downs. |
38. Duke of Albemarle to Lord Arlington. Hears that the Holland fleet will soon be out; wishes the King would hasten out the
other ships; has only 56, but with 70 would be confident to meet
the Dutch anywhere. The Prince with his squadron will go out
this evening with the tide, though the wind be against him. The
Danes would hardly have sent ships to join the Dutch, for fear
of the Swedes. Has not appointed any one to the lieutenantcy of
Devonshire in his absence, but sent his orders to the sheriff, who was
commonly either a deputy lieutenant or a colonel of a regiment; as his
lordship wishes it, sends a deputation either to the Earl of Bath or
Sir Hugh Pollard, as the King may prefer. [Copy.] |
May [28 ?]
Downs. |
39. Prince Rupert to Lord Arlington. Is ready to go aboard the
James, and intends to sail to-night and try to get through the Channel; the victualler has detained them hitherto. The packet boat
and all ships bound for Flanders are stayed till they are gone. Endorsed "Received 30 May." |
| May 28. |
40. List of 20 ships and 5 fire-ships gone with the Prince, and
59 ships remaining in the Downs. |
| May 29. |
41. List of seven ships of the White squadron, seven of the Red,
six of the Blue, and five fire-ships, that went with the Prince to the
westward, when the General was left in the Downs. |
| [May 29.] |
42. List of 30 ships, with the names of the commanders, and
numbers of men and guns. [1¼
pages.] |
| May 29. |
43. Similar list of 20 ships. Endorsed "The Prince's fleet when
separated." |
May 29.
Royal James. |
44. Edw. Seymour to Lord Arlington. The squadron that is to
attend his Royal Highness is under sail, but the wind is contrary,
and they will have to tide it through the Channel. |
May 29.
Southampton House. |
45. Petition of James Carlisle, servant to the Duke of York, to
the King, for a moiety of certain arrears of first fruits and tenths
received by Sir Hen. Knollys, Bart., before 1643, and still unaccounted for, to be recovered by him; the recovery will be attended
with much charge and difficulty. With report by Lord Treas.
Southampton, in favour of the petition, because, as the books of the
office were embezzled in the late times, no light can be obtained on
the debt. |
May 29.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth for payment of all the board
wages suspended between Michaelmas 1663 and 1664, those for the
master of the horse and several other officers to be charged on the
household establishment for the year ending 1665, and the rest,
which cannot be defrayed from thence, to be entered in a book, when
they shall be paid out of such assignments as the present occasions
for ready money will admit of. [Ent. Book 23, p. 188.] |
May 29.
Weymouth. |
46. Geo. Pley to Sam. Pepys. Has before advised of sail cloth
and cordage, value 1,000l., ready to be shipped for Portsmouth;
money is required for carrying on the manufacture. Desires a credit
upon the Farmers of Customs for 800l. Has to do with poor men
who must be paid on delivery, therefore cannot wait to be paid
in the regular course; if once the looms fall, and the men are
obliged to betake themselves to other callings, it will be a very
difficult thing to revive the manufacture. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 29. |
47–48. Two certificates by Jonas Shish of the measurement of
the Richard and Matthew, 533½ tons burden. [Adm. Papers.] |
| May 29. |
49. Edw. Dering to Mr. Ewers. Begs a protection at once for
Mr. Pibus; is concerned in conscience and honesty to be so far just
to him. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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49. i. Humph. Pibus to Edw. Dering. Complains of unfair
treatment in the late contract with the masters of ships;
not one jot of the engagement is performed; to promise
convoy and get none, and to admit of demurrage for
want of convoy but not pay it, is breach of conditions;
can get no bail, the sum required is so high; must end
his days in prison, and leave his family beggars, unless
speedy relief be sent. Newcastle, May 26, 1666. |
May 29.
Dover. |
50. Fr. Hosier to Sam. Pepys. Is sorry that Mr. Elkin should
have failed in his duty; heard that he took extraordinary pains
during the last expedition, and lay several nights aboard ship to be
ready for mustering the next day; fears to recommend a second
person, lest he also should be found wanting; names John Leewes,
a Dutchman, and Robt. Smith as eligible; Mr. Wivell is still
perverse about his accounts. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 29.
Dover. |
51. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Refuses to deliver anything
to the boatswains and carpenters of the fleet without the General's
order; will not carry stores beyond the storehouse doors, except
in cases of necessity, the captains wishing them to be carried to the
Downs, which would be a great expense. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 29.
Plymouth. |
52. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Has received their warrant
for the master of the Victory, and will pay 6l. 10s. to the surgeon;
the Commissioners for Prizes scruple to deliver up the ship without
an order; she can carry six more pieces of ordnance; list of eight
ships in the Sound. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 29.
Ordnance Office. |
53. Edw. Sherburne and Rich. March, Ordnance Officers, to the
Navy Comrs. The Coppersmith, a prize, used as a store ship for
ammunition at Harwich, needs calking; Comr. Taylor being in
town, orders must be sent to the master builder to provide calkers
and materials. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Yarmouth. |
54. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Acknowledges payment
of a bill of imprest; the Milkmaid waits for convoy. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Bristol. |
55. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Desires warrants for carriage of timber, viz.: to the justices of Gloucestershire for 80 loads;
Hertfordshire 70 loads; and Monmouthshire 50 loads. There is great
expectation about the judges' decision as to the carriage of timber
on the other side of the Severn. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Dover. |
56. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Wants the iron promised,
likewise blocks, twine, and leather scuppers, but above all the 400l.
due; the General has ordered 100 tons of ballast, which will cost
18l.; wishes that the smacks in attendance upon the fleet might
fetch ballast when it is wanted; can hardly get vessels or men to
carry it. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Royal Charles, Downs. |
57. Sir Wm. Clarke to Williamson. The constant motion makes
the coming of letters tedious; the next must be sent to Harwich.
They have been modelling the fleet; if 79 or but 70 could be got
together, they would engage the Dutch. Sir Jos. Jordan is ViceAdmiral, and Sir Rob. Holmes Rear-Admiral of the Red; of the
Blue—Sir George Ayscue, Admiral, Sir Wm. Berkeley, Vice, and
Capt. Harman, Rear; of the White—Sir Jer. Smith, Admiral, Sir
Thos. Teddeman, Vice, and Capt. Utber, Rear. |
May 30.
Lambeth. |
58. George Clarkson to Williamson. Cannot wait on him by
reason of his confinement. The paper of the messengers' subscriptions is perfected; if the desired effect can be produced, has both
the will and the power to be grateful. Being constituted their
attorney, sends their petition, and asks advice whether they should
present it themselves, with other petitions, to the Lord Chamberlain
or Lord Arlington, to promote it. |
May 31.
Marlborough. |
59. Stephen Gilmore, mayor of Marlborough, to Lord Arlington.
Is ordered by James Hickes, of the post office, to send his lordship
an account of the miles betwixt Marlborough and Newbury and
Chippenham. Newbury is 15 miles eastward, and Chippenham 15
miles westward, directly on the road from London to Bristol. |
May 31.
The Warspite. |
60. Capt. Robt. Robinson to Sir Wm. Batten. Has taken in a
lighter of ballast sent from Deptford; sends a list of provisions
wanted; wishes for Capt. Adrian of Plymouth as his master.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| May 31. |
61. Thos. Perrin to the Navy Comrs. Those employed to burn
and grave the Warspite do not intend to pare between the wales;
this omission will expose the ship to great danger. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 31.
Portsmouth. |
62. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. The tar ships are
being quickly unladen; particulars of ships in port. All the pressed
capenters are discharged; 20 joiners and house carpenters can be
spared. Elm timber is wanted; 120 loads of the largest and best
is offered at 41s. per load, but only for ready money. The Prince
is in sight with 25 ships. Sir Thos. Allin has sent in a ketch for
water and other things for his use. [Adm. Paper, 2¼
pages.] |
| May ? |
63. Petition of Lieut. Ullick Bourke to the King, to be furnished with horse and arms, and received into His Majesty's life
guard of horse, having withdrawn from his cavalry service in
Holland, in obedience to the proclamation for English subjects to
withdraw. |
| May ? |
64. Petition of John Butler, late minister of the English Church at
Breda in Brabant, to the King, for compensation; behaved as a true
son of the Church, in refusing to subscribe the articles of the Synod,
and continuing his prayers for His Majesty after the rupture, and
has now returned, according to the proclamation of April 1st,
recalling His Majesty's subjects from Holland. |
| May ? |
65. Petition of John Butler, A.M., to the King, for a fellowship
void in St. Mary Magdalen's College, Oxford; left that University
when chosen minister of the English Church at Breda, two years
before, and dutifully returned, on the proclamation of April 1,
recalling His Majesty's subjects thence. |
| May ? |
66. Petition of Capparose, inhabitant of Bayonne, to the King,
for a passport for his ship, the St. Peter, now laden to go to Boston,
in New England. |
| May ? |
67. Petition of Sir Wm. Davidson, Commissioner, and resident
in the Low Countries, to the King, for satisfaction from the estate of
Capt. Rob. Honeywood, captain of a troop of horse in Holland, forfeited for his disobedience to commands, for a debt due to him and
his partners by Honeywood. |
| May ? |
68. Petition of Sir Bernard De Gomme, chief engineer of the
fortifications, to the King, for payment of 750l., arrears due to him
on his pension of 300l. With note of the said sum as being due. |
| May ? |
69. Petition of Edw. Grene and five other Officers and Servants of
his late Majesty, prisoners for debt in the Fleet, to the King for an
habeas corpus for their liberation, to serve in the present expedition
either by sea or land; earnestly desire to be employed in so great
and glorious actions. [Original signatures.] |
| May. |
70. Petition of Capt. Thos. Thornton to the King, for the Lieutenant or Ensign's place in His Majesty's regiment of Guards, void
by death of Capt. McDonnell; his father, Major Wm. Thornton,
in the late wars, was turned out of Hull by Sir John Hotham,
losing thereby 5,000l.; procured 2,500l. at York for the late King's
army, served under the Duke of Newcastle, and was sequestered and
imprisoned. |
May.
Whitehall. |
71. Warrant to Sir Thos. Ingram, chancellor of the duchy of
Lancaster, to order payment of 1,000l. to Sir John Heath, attorney
general of the duchy, as the King's free gift, for his many years'
attendance on His Majesty beyond seas, at his own charge. |
May.
Westminster. |
72. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to grant a fiat to James
Smith, who served the late King faithfully in the wars, for the
reversion after Mr. Edwards, of the office of Comptroller of the
customs of Chester. |
| May. |
Warrant to pay to Montague Earl of Lindsey, lieutenant of
Woodstock manor, 40l. yearly, for wages, &c., of the park-keepers,
and 40l. for hay for the deer. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Bath, governor of Plymouth, from
the duty of excise 193l. 1s., for pay of the soldiers added to the
two companies at Plymouth from 25 Nov. to 21 Dec. last, and
467l. 7s. 4d. monthly, from Dec. 21, for pay of the said two
companies. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret, Bart., 76,500l., for services
belonging to the present war with the Dutch, out of the additional
Act for 1,250,000l. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Warrant to the Master of the great wardrobe for the payment of
5,016l, 0s. 7¼d. due to the servants and tradesmen for the King and
Queen's service in the stables, from Michaelmas 1663 to Lady Day
1664. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Memorandum, [by Williamson, from the Signet books] of warrants
grants, &c., passed during the month, the uncalendared portions of
which are as follow:— |
|
Grant to Viscount Newport and his heirs of Shrewsbury
Castle, with the ground on which it stands, &c. |
|
Grant to the Lord General of 1,500l. in lieu of his interest in
the arrears due from— Blackwall for prizes. [Domestic
Corresp., Jan. 1666, Vol. 146, No. 81.] |
| May? |
73. The King to the Earl of Bath and Lord Arundel. The late
report of the designs of the enemy for an invasion have caused
general orders for fortifying the maritime places of the kingdom.
Thy are to enlist from the neighbourhood a troop of horse which can
be drawn together on short notice, and present a list of officers for
an entire regiment, should there be occasion to call one out. [Draft.] |
| [May.] |
Sec. Morice to the Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.
Henry Wood and William Green are to have the benefit of the
transportation pardon, without transportation. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 94.] |
| May. |
74. Col. Rob. Kirkby to Lord Arlington. Has served the late
and present Kings with good reputation, but at his own charge,
whereby he has ruined his fortune, and is in danger of dying in a gaol,
unless His Majesty extends his promised protection. Begs leave
to raise a regiment, as this summer is likely to be full of action, or to
serve as Commissioner for Prizes, or to succeed Sir Chas. Wheeler,
or to have a recommendation to some foreign prince, or something
to pull him out of the mire. Entreats his lordship's help therein.
[2 pages.] |
| May? |
75. Account by John Tooker of the condition of ten victualling
ships in the river laden with beer for the fleet. With note that two
ships were taken up to carry tar to be procured by Thos. Cutler to
Chatham, but he has left no orders about it. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May? |
76. Account by M. Wood of provisions remaining on board the
Royal Charles, and of what is requisite to complete her allowance
for 750 men two months. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May? |
77. Memorandum, [by Pepys,] of various sums of money owing to
persons named, of which the treasurer is to order payment, giving
the sums due, the sums for which immediate payment is desired
amounting to 11,820l., and marginal notes of payment of part
thereof, headed "want of money." [Adm. Paper, 2½
pages.] |
| May ? |
78. Memorandum relating to some of the above payments. |
| May ? |
79. Memorandum, [by Peyys,] of sums of money ordered for
persons named, amounting to 2,726l. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May? |
80. Memorandum by Capt. Jno. Kempthorne, that the Lord
General desires five ketches named to attend the Royal Charles.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| May. |
81–86. Account of the victualling vessels, water ships, and
ketches hired for the King's service, and memoranda relating
thereto. Six papers. [Adm. Papers, 9 pages.] |
| May? |
87. Propositions relative to the plague by Dr. H. Chamberlain.
That as it may increase again this year, secondary remedies should
be applied to the secondary causes at once, and the city freed, if
possible, for if 100,000l. were expended upon so doing, all parties
would be gainers, and the nation generally should contribute to the
charge. |
| May? |
88. List of 21 Commissioners for highways and streets. |
| May? |
89. Note for Sir Rich. Sandford, Bart., and Rich. Brathwayte
of Warcup, to be Deputy Lieutenants of Westmoreland. |
| May. |
90. Account by Sir John Denham and two other Officers of the
Works of the monthly disbursements in the office, from June 1660
to May 1666; total disbursements, 86,276l. 17s. 7½d.; receipts,
75,288l. 6s. 4d. [Copy, 3 pages.] |
| May. |
91–96. Lists of papers signed during the month by the King;
May 7th, 5; May 11th, 8; May 15th, 9, and 16th, 7; May 18th, 5;
May 24th, 8; May 29th, 10. Six papers. |
| May. |
97. Receipts of bills, &c., chiefly from Anne Lady Sherley, 1661 to
May 1666, for rent, coals, beer, &c. [Small book.] |
| May. |
98. List of the ships composing the Admiral's squadron, White
squadron, and Blue squadron. Endorsed "Three squadrons of
English fleet, when they first rendezvoused." |
| May. |
99. Similar list, giving the names of the commanders of each
vessel, and the subdivisions of the squadrons. Endorsed "List of
the English fleet as they are ordered to fight." |
