|
June 13.
Harwich. |
1. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Three vessels have sailed thence,
it is said, to try to cut the buoys at the Gunfleet, &c. Guns were
heard with great fury all day yesterday. God preserve Chatham.
The Duke of Monmouth rode thence last night with those that attend
him, labouring to get to Gravesend. Last evening 30 of the Dutch
fleet were seen coming down to the Gunfleet, but none appear this
morning. |
June 13.
Chelmsford. |
2. Sir John Bramston to Wm. Herris, Lincoln's Inn. Lord
Arlington sends commands and thanks, but not the least account of
matters. Ill news comes so thick that the spirits of the people
cannot be kept up; begs him to go to Mr. Williamson to know the
worst, and then people's thoughts will be settled. |
June 13.
3 A.M. Aldborough. |
3. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Hopes the sad news from
Chatham is not so bad as reported; that Chatham is burnt, and all
the King's ships; also Gravesend; and that the Dutch fleet are gone
up towards London. On Thursday Sir Rob. Brooke's company was
ordered out of Aldborough, and no soldiers are left to guard the
town if the Dutch come. |
June 13.
2 P.M. Dover. |
4. J. Carlisle to Williamson. Every hour brings strange reports
from Chatham and thereabouts; a seaman brings word that three
of our ships are on fire, and that the Dutch have taken the Royal
Charles and committed many outrages; they are daily expected at
Dover, and the guns are being planted on the pier head and all
convenient places. Nieuport is said to be besieged, but no packet
has gone over this week. The Little Victory has sent in a prize
laden with spices, pretended of Hamburg and bound to the West
Indies, but thought to be for France and laden at Rotterdam. |
June 13.
Amsterdam. |
5. Description of the attack made by the Dutch fleet, under Admiral Ruyter on the English ships in the Thames, at Chatham, and
the Isle of Sheppey, and of all their proceedings from 1 to 13 June,
with a plan of the Thames, and an engraving of the engagement.
[Dutch; printed.] |
| [June 13.] |
6. Similar engraving; not duplicate. |
June 13.
Portsmouth. |
7. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. The alarm received has put
them on their guard, but the coast is very clear; wants intelligence on the motions of the Dutch. |
June 13.
Portsmouth. |
8. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Vessels and materials have
gone to weigh the Pembroke, if it can be done. Sir Rob. Holmes'
squadron intended to set on a party of ships on the coast of France,
but they were gone to sea before he arrived; the fortifications in the
town and dock go on with all imaginable speed. |
June 13.
Swansea. |
9. John Man to Williamson. A report of three French privateers
near Lundy island put a terror into all vessels that were there, or
that would come there; much shooting has been heard for three or
four days past. |
June 13.
Thursday. |
10. Marquis of Worcester to Williamson. A captain in his regiment wants commissions for his lieutenant and ensign, and then
can raise his company; has taken down his seven commissions for
lieutenants, but none for ensigns. |
| June 13. |
11. Affidavit of Fras. Riccard, of Presteigne, co. Radnor, that in
1666, process was issued out of the Court of Exchequer against
John Walcott, for not perfecting his account for the 18 months'
assessment for Radnorshire, the delay being occasioned by his detaining a tally for payment of 250l.; and that through this delay,
the account and 20 tallies remaining in the treasurer's remembrancer's office were burnt in the late fire, so that there would
be great charge in proving a quietus. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
12. Post warrant from Lord Arlington for two able posthorses
and a guide for George Potts, from London to Rochester, on the
King's special service. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
13. Additional establishment of one serjeant and fifty men to each
of the twelve old companies of the King's and Duke of Albemarle's
regiments of foot guards; total yearly expense, 18,855l. 4s. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
14. Additional establishment of two companies of 100 soldiers
each, with officers, to the Holland regiment under Col. Rob. Sydney;
total yearly charge, 3,227l. 9s. 4d. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
15. Establishment of 12 new regiments of foot, of 10 companies
50 men in each; yearly expenditure, 130,566l. 16s. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
16. Additional establishment of a lieutenant and 50 gentlemen
to each of the King's two troops of horse, which before consisted
but of 150 in a troop; annual expense 7,826l. a year. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
17. Establishment of three new companies to the garrison of
Berwick, of 100 men each; yearly expense, 4,832l. 2s. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
18. Additional establishment of two companies, of 100 soldiers
each, to the Duke of York's or Lord Admiral's regiment, under
Col. Sir Chichester Wray; yearly charge, 3,263l. 17s. 4d. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
19. Additional establishment of 12 soldiers to the governor's
company in the garrison at Hull, and 20 soldiers to each of the
other three companies, to make them up to 100 men each; also
of two new companies of 100 soldiers each, to be added to the
regiment; total yearly charge, 4,076l. 16s. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
20. Establishment of 37 troops of horse to be raised, one
of 71 soldiers and the others of 35 each; total yearly charge,
96,529l. 15s. 4d. |
| June 13. |
The King to Prince Rupert. Having ordered works and batteries to be raised in or near Woolwich, for better security of the
river against attempts of the enemy, wishes him to go thither
and direct the same; also charging persons of all ranks to obey his
orders therein. [Ent. Book 17, p. 243.] |
| June 13. |
Lord Arlington to Col. Egerton. The King wishes him to draw
together a troop of 80 horse, with all possible speed, according to a
commission sent therewith, and to certify their place of rendezvous,
that they may be mustered accordingly. With list of 21 other
noblemen and gentlemen to whom similar letters were sent. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 153.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Lord Arlington to the Earl of Chesterfield. Sends him a commission from the King to raise a regiment of foot, by beat of drum
in those parts, and as soon as 30 in each company are mustered, to
appoint a rendezvous, that the commissary general may muster
them. With list of 12 other noblemen and gentlemen to whom
such letters were sent, with commissions enclosed. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 151.] |
| June 13. |
Note of commissions of captaincy of horse sent to Sir John
Clobery, Col. Egerton, — Touchet, Sir Th. Slingsby, the Lord
Chamberlain, Lord Rochester, Mr. Jermin, Sir R. Knight, and Lord
Fauconberg, and of their mode of dispatch. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 152.] |
| June 13. |
Note of commissions of captaincy of foot sent to Col. Norton,
Earl of Chesterfield, Lord Allington, Sir W. Vane, the Lord Chamberlain, Sir John Sayer, Lord Townsend, Marquis of Worcester,
Earl of Ogle, and Sir Arthur Bassett, and of their mode of delivery.
[Ent. Book 20, pp. 154—5.] |
| June 13. |
Memorandum that commissions were sent to Portsmouth, to
Middleton and Tinker, and two blank ones for forming four companies
out of the workmen in the yard. [Ent. Book 20, p. 159.] |
| June 13. |
Commission for Col. Whitely to be Quartermaster General.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 159.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
21. Commission for — Lane to be Captain in the regiment of
foot of which he is Colonel. |
| June 13. |
Minutes of commissions for officers in regiments of foot raised
or to be raised, 1,000 in a regiment and 100 in each company, viz.: |
| I. Col., E. Chesterfield. |
Lieut.-Col., Hen. Stanyard. |
Major, Sir Theo. Gilby. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Earl Chesterfield. |
Fred. Stanhop. |
Wm. Barnes. |
|
Hen. Stanyard. |
Jo. Carroll. |
Roger Cooper. |
|
Sir Theo. Gilby. |
Theo. Garlick. |
Rob. Garlick. |
|
Jo. Ferrers. |
Humph. Watts. |
Jo. Ferrers. |
|
Mich. Brett. |
Wm. Skelton. |
Hen. Richards. |
|
Wm. Stanhop. |
Rob. Markes. |
Phil. Savage. |
|
Cha. Cotton. |
Jo. Meautis. |
Mich. Depung. |
|
Peniston Whalley. |
Wm. Jones. |
Peter Moralis. |
|
John Every. |
Chris. Davenport. |
Jam. Whitford. |
|
Charles Hutchinson. |
Thos. Holford. |
Arth. Warren. |
| II. Col., Lord Townsend. |
Lieut.-Col., Sir Peter Gleane. |
Major, Edmond De Grey. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Lord Townsend. |
George Townsend. |
Char. Spelman. |
|
Sir Peter Gleane. |
Tho. Fletcher. |
Wm. Rogers. |
|
Edmond De Grey. |
Jno. Castle. |
Wm. Bullock. |
|
Sir Wm. Hovel. |
Jo. Johnson. |
Fr. Hovel. |
|
Wm. Cropley. |
Jo. Greymes. |
Wm. Cropley. |
|
Jo. Anguish. |
Fr. Thoresby. |
Tho. Talbot. |
|
Tho. Wood. |
Rich. Gimbort. |
Miles Hobart. |
|
Wm. Bladwell. |
Thos. Kinge. |
Rob. Read. |
|
Edw. Barber. |
John Harris. |
Wm. Dougly. |
|
Thos. Holland. |
Wm. Curtice. |
Ja. Calthorpe. |
| III. Col., Lord Allington. |
Lieut.-Col., Sir Rob. Brooke. |
Major, Guy Molesworth. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Lord Allington. |
Edm. Harris. |
Rog. Thornton. |
|
Sir Rob. Brooke. |
Rob. Wyles. |
Rob. Gosnold. |
|
Guy Molesworth. |
Barth. Clarke. |
Rich. Lewis. |
|
Sir Tho. Leventhorpe. |
Abra. Chamberlain. |
Wm. Crowley. |
|
Jo. Elrington. |
Alex. Balam. |
Mich. Handcock. |
|
Hildebrand Allington. |
Edw. Cort. |
Jo. Perkins. |
|
Arginton Allington. |
Hen. Carig. |
Jo. Gipps. |
|
Ja. Reynolds. |
Wm. Deamont. |
Chas. Bordman. |
|
Alex. Fraiser. |
Gilb. Cornelius. |
Jo. Tomkins. |
|
Roger Clarke. |
Rob. Minors. |
Ja. Bull. |
| IV. Col., Earl of Ogle. |
Lieut.-Col., Edw. Villiers. |
Major, Wm. Strother. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Earl of Ogle. |
Rob. Anderson. |
W. Erington. |
|
Edw. Villiers. |
Jo. Price. |
Rog. Mollineux. |
|
Wm. Strother. |
Lance Ord. |
Wm. Armorer. |
|
Robt. Delaval. |
Mich. Whitehead. |
Fr. Read. |
|
Jo. Strother. |
Rob. Marley. |
Edw. Widdrington. |
|
Thos. Haggerston. |
Jo. Grey. |
Lance Erington. |
|
Sir Jo. Swinborne. |
Ralph Rutherforth. |
Allan Swinborne. |
|
Roger Widdrington. |
Jo. Forster. |
Ralph Widdrington. |
|
Jo. Digby. |
Rob. Sutton. |
Jo. Walker. |
|
Fr. Sandys. |
Edw. Tourney. |
Geo. Sandys. |
| V. Col., Marquis of Worcester. |
Lieut.-Col., Wm. Cope. |
Major, Rich. Dutton. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Marquis of Worcester. |
W. Wolseley. |
Knevit Hastings. |
|
Wm. Cope. |
Jno. Waller. |
Rob. Cade. |
|
Rich. Dutton. |
Jo. Leveston. |
Braynton Baskerville. |
|
Sir Edw. Stradling. |
Rich. Basset. |
Edw. Matthews. |
|
Wm. Jones. |
Ja. Anderson. |
Ja. Herbert. |
|
Chas. Roger Herbert. |
W. Floyd. |
Jo. Herbert. |
|
Edw. Stone. |
Geo. Page. |
Lance Docwra. |
|
Duncombe Colchester |
Thos. Joyne. |
Jo. Colchester. |
|
Thos. Price. |
Jo. Price. |
Rob. Cornwall. |
|
Henry Gyse. |
Wm. Jones. |
Wm. Parry. |
| VI. Col., Lord Chamberlain. |
Lieut.-Col., Henry Markham. |
Major, Maurice Kingwell. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Lord Chamberlain. |
Andr. Caldwell. |
Rob. Markham. |
|
Hen. Markham. |
Den. Tayler. |
Wm. Cecill. |
|
Maurice Kingwell. |
Rob. Boone. |
Jonath. Bayly. |
|
Christ. Hatton. |
Arth. Stock. |
Ch. Hatton. |
|
Sir Ph. Carteret. |
Edw. Boyce. |
Rob. Smith. |
|
Wm. Langley. |
Thos. Crispe. |
Ja. Burlase. |
|
Rob. Moore. |
Thos. Beck. |
Edm. Portington. |
|
Arth. Ingram. |
Wm. White. |
Jo. Camock. |
|
Geo. Wroughton. |
Wm. Chapman. |
Thos. Blundell. |
|
Giles Horsington. |
Humph. Painter. |
Geo. Burton. |
| VII. Col., Sir Arth. Bassett. |
Lieut.-Col., Wm. Godolphin. |
Major, Jo. Trelawny. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Sir Arth. Bassett. |
Jo. Keigwine. |
Chr. Pender. |
|
Wm. Godolphin. |
Jo. Nichols. |
Edw. Tonken. |
|
Jo. Trelawny. |
Jo. Douglas. |
Rich. Fielding. |
|
Peter Courtney. |
Hugh Hobbs. |
Jo. Painter. |
|
Jo. Sydenham. |
Geo. Browne. |
Thos. Boughry. |
|
Fr. Painter. |
Rob. Coleman. |
Jo. Gwavas. |
|
Thos. Roscarrock. |
Samson Shakerly. |
Tho. Lambe. |
|
Bevill Skelton. |
W. Edward. |
Rich. Paulin. |
|
Fr. Arundell. |
Hugh Acland. |
Arth. Bray. |
|
Wm. Hog. |
Fr. Leigh. |
Humph. Noy. |
| VIII. Col., Sir Allen Apsley. |
Lieut.-Col., Jo. Rumsey. |
Major, Oliver Nicholas. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Sir Allen Apsley. |
Dudley Lovelace. |
Thos. Foster. |
|
Jo. Rumsey. |
Rich. Kent. |
Mark Anth. Matthew. |
|
Oliver Nicholas. |
Ja. Angier. |
Rich. Woodward. |
|
Sir Wm. Wentworth. |
Jo. Thorne. |
Cha. Brinkhurst. |
|
Sir Jo. Elwes. |
Rich. Banester. |
W. Gorsuch. |
|
Thos. Salisbury. |
Pet. Flower. |
Jo. Dodson. |
|
Wm. Maynard. |
Jo. Fitzjames. |
Rich. Pembruly. |
|
Edmond Ashton. |
Thos. Shadwell. |
Justinian Barrow. |
|
Jo. Seymor. |
Ch. Supple. |
Giles Hungerford. |
|
Jo. Grimes. |
Rob. Warner. |
Chas. Mastenet. |
| IX. Col., Sir Jo. Sayers. |
Lieut.-Col., Ed. Wood. |
Major, Jeremiah Tolhurst. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Sir Jo. Sayers. |
Rich. Griffin. |
Thos. Swinbro. |
|
Edw. Wood. |
Jo. Morrice. |
Rob. Bringfield. |
|
Jere. Tolhurst. |
Ja. Streater. |
Rob. Horne. |
|
Lord Edw. Morpeth. |
Hen. Dacre. |
W. Wright. |
|
Jo. Fenwick. |
Pet. Bush. |
Thos. Howard. |
|
Cressy Dimock. |
Andrew Porter. |
Theo. Taaffe. |
|
Sir Fr. Clinton. |
Arth. Magennis. |
Jo. Holt. |
|
Tho. Sherley. |
Jo. Cogan. |
Rob. Browne. |
|
Sir Rob. Killegrew. |
Wm. Gill. |
Jo. Turnbull. |
|
Sir Cuth. Heron. |
Nich. Ellington. |
Wm. Charleton. |
| X. Col., Sir Walter Vane. |
Lieut.-Col., Fr. Lovelace. |
Major, Wm. Stewart. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
Sir Walter Vane. |
Ja. Read. |
Rich. Newman. |
|
Fr. Lovelace. |
Rich. Castle. |
Ralph. Whitfield. |
|
Wm. Stewart. |
Fr. Gargrave. |
Clem. Spelman. |
|
Fr. Vincent. |
Jo. Barnham. |
Thos. Tothill. |
|
Fr. Radcliffe. |
Ralph Swinerton. |
Jo. Symms. |
|
Jasper Scoles. |
Benj. Sheldon. |
Wm. Best. |
|
Sir Wm. Throckmorton. |
Rob. Goff. |
Ch. Bruce. |
|
Fr. Benskin. |
Jo. Benskin. |
Fr. Longueville. |
|
Jo. Walter. |
Geo. Burdett. |
Rob. Yardley. |
|
Hen. Barnardiston. |
Walter Morgan. |
Thos. Throckmorton. |
| XI. Col., — Norton. |
Lieut.-Col., Henry Whitehead. |
Major, John Mill |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
— Norton. |
Tho. Lloyd. |
W. Dickins. |
|
Henry Whitehead. |
Dan. Dove. |
Edw. Nevey. |
|
John Mill. |
W. Bayley. |
Jno. Boreman. |
|
Rich. Johnson. |
Chris. Johnson. |
Jno. Gale. |
|
Rich. Whitehead. |
Anth. Compton. |
Wm. Haywood. |
|
Jer. Harrison. |
Ja. Gerard. |
Edm. Wilson. |
|
Fr. Hobson. |
Rich. Young. |
Rich. Collins. |
|
Thos. Leigh. |
Geo. Taylor. |
W. Collier. |
|
Edw. Molesworth. |
Jon. Sprig. |
Rich. Blundell. |
|
Rich. Holt. |
Rich. Cock. |
Jo. St. Johns. |
| XII. Col., — Lane. |
Lieut.-Col., Sir Hen. Every. |
Major, John Persehouse. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Ensigns. |
|
— Lane. |
Saml. Wightwick. |
Thos. Muscat. |
|
Sir Henry Every. |
Arth. Lawe. |
Fr. Willoughby. |
|
John Persehouse. |
Benj. Phipps. |
Jo. Gilpin. |
|
Wm. Parker. |
Arth. Cumple. |
W. Eyton. |
|
Arden Bagot. |
Thos. Salmon. |
Thos. Cartwright. |
|
Thos. Lane. |
Thos. Gifford. |
Aug. Gifford. |
|
Thos. Arden Price. |
Ja. Taylor. |
Saml. Leigh. |
|
Rich. Adderley. |
W. Lane. |
Jo. Adderley. |
|
Thos. Kinnersley. |
Jo. Moseley. |
Jo. Rumley. |
|
Littleton Clent. |
Rugeley Littleton. |
Jno. Stanford. |
|
— [Ent. Book 20, pp. 162–165.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
22–34. Thirteen blank commissions for officers of foot; viz., two
colonels, four lieutenant-colonels and captains, two majors, two
majors and captains, and three colonels to be captains; signed by
the King and Lord Arlington. |
| June 13 ? |
35–39. Five blank commissions for captains of foot; printed
forms, signed by the King and Lord Arlington. |
June 13,
Whitehall. |
40. Commission for Prince Rupert to be Colonel of a regiment
of horse. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
41, 42. Commissions to Thos. Viscount Fauconberg and the Earl
of Denbigh to be captains of troops of horse. |
| June ? |
43, 44. Memoranda relating to several of the previous commissions.
Two papers. |
| June ? |
45. Names of the officers of the Earl of Ogle's regiment, as
desired by his lordship. |
| June ? |
46. Note of Fras. Bennett's request to be admitted ensign in any
of the companies now to be raised. |
| June 13. |
Commissions granted to officers for and in troops of nonregimented horse, consisting of 80 men in troop, officers included,
viz.— [Where an asterisk is prefixed, it denotes that the commissions
were granted the preceding year.] |
| I. Colonel, Prince Rupert. |
|---|
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Cornets. |
Quartermasters. |
|
Col. Egerton. |
H. Dudley. |
W. Lenthall. |
Jo. Bryers. |
|
Sir Thos. Slingsby. |
Walt. Strickland. |
Rich. Aldbrough. |
W. Tunstall. |
|
Earl of Bath. |
Ames Pollard. |
George Windham. |
— |
|
Lord Fauconberg. |
W. Wickham. |
Sir W. Frankland. |
Matt. Driffield. |
|
Lord Hereford. |
Jo. Cocks. |
Edw. Devereux. |
W. Turner. |
|
Sir Jo. Clobery. |
Geo. Cranmer. |
Jo. Street. |
Thos. Gardner. |
|
Sir Jo. Knight. |
Wm. Linley. |
Thos. Burne. |
Joseph Payne. |
|
Col. Rosseter. |
Theo. Hart. |
Thos. Spilman. |
Wm. Marris. |
|
Col. Ingleby. |
Geo. Elsmore. |
Fdw. Rolt. |
Thos. Walkenden. |
|
Mervin Touchet. |
Jo. Marsh. |
Fr. Spalden. |
Ph. Fursden. |
|
Sir Maurice Berkeley |
Matt. Bellew. |
Maur. Berkeley. |
Jo. Housdon. |
|
Conyers Darcy. |
Ph. Howard. |
Rob. Strickland. |
Jos. Strangways. |
|
Lord Widdrington. |
Sir Wm. Blakeston. |
Jo. Thornton. |
Ralph Read. |
|
*Duke of Monmouth. |
Jo. Osborne. |
Edw. Griffin. |
W. Clarke. |
|
*Lord Byron. |
Jo. Lehunt. |
Rob. Radley. |
Saml. Downes. |
|
*Earl of Carlisle. |
Thos. Howard. |
Nich. Fairfax. |
Edw. Parry. |
|
Captains. |
Lieutenants. |
Cornets. |
Quartermasters. |
|
Wm. Earl of Craven. |
W. Whorwood. |
Sir St. John Moore. |
H. Collier. |
|
*Sir W. Courtenay. |
Jo. Fownes. |
Worthington Bride. |
H. Wade. |
|
*Hen. Jermyn. |
H. Fitzjames. |
Ch. Jermyn. |
Jo. Stacy. |
|
*Earl of Lindsey. |
Edw. Berke. |
Fr. Sherard. |
Geo. Middlemore. |
|
*Earl of Northampton. |
Thos. Willoughby. |
Saml. Underhill. |
Edw. Batson. |
|
*Earl of Peterborough. |
Alex. Standish. |
Jo. Mordaunt. |
Ch. Westby. |
|
*Earl of Rochester. |
Jo. Gumblyn. |
Wm. Loving. |
Jo. Pinkney. |
|
*Sir Geo. Saville. |
Sir Ph. Monckton. |
Anth. Eyre. |
Clifton Leeke. |
|
Davy Walter. |
Ra. Sheldon. |
W. Walter. |
Jo. Gryce. |
|
Earl of Mulgrave. |
Ch. Crompton. |
Wm. Stewkly. |
Edw. Barber. |
|
Earl of Sunderland. |
Arnold Cooper. |
Sidney Godolphin. |
Thos. Wormeley. |
|
Lord Gerard. |
Sam. Wood. |
Jo. Wroth. |
Rich. Whitworth. |
|
Lord Berkeley. |
Fr. Berkeley. |
Ch. Coventry. |
Stephen Dyer. |
|
Earl of Denbigh. |
— |
— |
— |
|
Sir Philip Musgrave. |
Edward Hutchinson. |
Geo. Williamson. |
— |
|
*Lord Maynard. |
Gilbert Talbot. |
Jo. Earnley. |
Thos. Wingfield. |
|
Lord Castleton. |
— |
— |
— |
|
John Lord Middleton |
Thos. Dalmahoy. |
Rich. Manley. |
Ja. Dalmahoy. |
|
*Lord Windsor. |
Thos. Mucklow. |
Ja. Thynne. |
Edw. Barrett. |
|
*Sir Jo. Warre. |
Robt. Hawley. |
Jo. Hawley. |
Thos. Littleton. |
|
*Sir Chas. Wheeler. |
Somerfield Oldfield. |
Horatio West. |
Bern. Westby. |
|
*Lord Mandeville. |
Adam Cleypoole. |
Alex. Noell. |
Montague Stacy. |
|
*Earl of Ogle. |
Sir W. Hickman. |
Cecil Cooper. |
Chiffon Rhodes. |
|
—[Ent. Book 20, pp. 166–.] |
| June 13. |
Note of commission to Mr. St. Leger to be ensign to Major
Scot. [Ent. Book 20, p. 168.] |
| June 13. |
Warrant to the Duke of Albemarle, to order an addition to the
Duke of York's troop in the horse guards, and also to his own, of 50
men, an under lieutenant, farrier, and saddler. [Ent. Book 20, p. 172.] |
| June 13. |
Commissions for John Powell to be surgeon to the Earl of Ogle's
regiment,—Groves, surgeon to Sir Walter Vane, and Thos. Seale
surgeon to Sir Allen Apsley. Minutes. [Ent. Book 20, p. 174.] |
| June 13. |
Commission for Thos. Jeyne to be ensign to Lord Blayney's
company in the Holland regiment. Minute. [Ent Book 20, p. 177.] |
June [13 ?]
Whitehall. |
47. Blank commissions for a quartermaster of horse. |
June ?
Whitehall. |
48. Note that the King has accepted Sir Thos. Slingsby's offer to
raise a troop of volunteer horse, and will give him a commission
if he make any more levies. |
June 13 ?
Whitehall. |
49. "New Troops where ordered," being names of officers
appointed to act in various maritime and northern counties. |
| June 13 ? |
50. Note that the quarter-master general of the [late] King's
army at Oxford had 30s. a day, and that of the Parliament army
in 1659, 23s., beside other commands. |
| June 13. |
Warrant to the Lord General to order the recruiting of the King's
regiment of Guards, under Col. J. Russell, by an addition of 50 men
and two serjeants in each company. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 479.] |
| June 13. |
Declaration of the King's pleasure that the officers and soldiers
lately raised to recruit the English regiment in Flanders, and now
at Blackwall, shall obey Sir Allan Apsley, who is to be appointed
their colonel. [Ent. Book 23, p. 479.] |
| June 13. |
Warrant for a grant with survivorship to Hen. Howard and
Sir Cecil Howard, on surrender in their behalf, by Sir Thos. Clarges,
of the office of commissary-general of musters, with the usual fees
of 17s. 6d. a day for themselves, 2s. 6d. for one clerk, and 1l. 13s. 10d.
for eight deputy muster-masters. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 489–491] |
| [June 13.] |
51. Draft of the above. [2½
pages.] |
June 13.
Ordnance Office. |
52. John Lord Berkeley, Thos. Chicheley, and Sir John Duncombe, Ordnance Comrs., to the Navy Comrs. The powder, shot,
and other stores will be at Greenwich, this ebbing, as also the
powder for Blackwall. There are no cannon baskets in store, nor
any likely to be made in convenient time. Desires they will consider the best way for the security of the men. [Adm. Paper.]
Enclose, |
|
52. i. List of Ordnance stores laden on board the Truelove of
London, to be carried to Greenwich. |
| June 13. |
53. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Recommends Thos.
Pierce to the command of a fire-ship; he has been master of the
Mary Rose, and knows the river well. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 13.
Kinsale. |
54. Robt. Southwell to the Navy Comrs. Will sign all future
accounts of Thos. Chudleigh, the master shipwright, with Wm. Penn
clerk of the cheque, and shall charge for the stores at the prices
current there. Is a stranger to provisions for shipping. Enquired
what the prices were at Cork, and received the certificate enclosed
from Christopher Selwood, shipwright there. Timber is cheaper at
Cork than Kinsale. Mr. Chudleigh is much in debt, and not able
to give ready money, so takes all on credit; he is forced to pay 20
and 25 per cent. for all the money he gets out of the Treasury, by
reason of the long delays in payment, and must therefore sell
at rates mentioned, or be a loser; the people that buy are as
much dissatisfied as their Honours, but cannot help it, there being
no one else to furnish those things. He has the reputation of an
honest sober man, and a diligent, careful, good workman. [Adm.
Paper, 1½
pages.] |
June 13.
9 P.M. Golden Hart. |
55. Capt. Charles Juxon to the Navy Comrs. Asks for tickets
for Jeremiah Rosier and two other volunteers from the Princess.
Shall sail to-morrow for Blackwall, the victuallers having promised
the provisions in the morning. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 13.
The Yarmouth, Portsmouth Harbour. |
56. Phil. Barnes, purser, to Thomas Hayter, clerk at the Navy
Office. Asks for instructions as to coming to London to pass his
accounts, being ordered to attend Sir Wm. Penn on the 24th inst.,
for that purpose. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 14. |
57. Petition of James Wood to Sir Wm. Coventry, for the command of a fire-ship in the present expedition, being informed that
several are to be set forth; has served as captain of several men-ofwar. With reference thereon to the Navy Comrs. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 14.
Chatham. |
58. Jno. Clapham to Sam. Pepys. The enemy is expected on the
return of the tide. Yesterday the Royal James, Royal Oak, and
Royal London were fired. Saw all three flaming, and the enemies
become masters of the Royal Charles, giving her such a friendly
entertainment that it is expected she will be our enemy this
afternoon. On Tuesday, two or three more ships were lost, one
being the Unity; but things are prepared so well this night that it
is hoped to requite them at the next assault. Several other vessels
have been sunk. The enemy have lost five or six fire-ships, either
by sinking or in executing their employ, and, as conjectured, a
considerable number of men by the service of Upnor Castle. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 14. |
59. Sir W. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. The Lord General
complains of the people of Chatham yard; out of 1,100 that belong
to it he could not get above three to do any business. Desires
that their wages may be stopped until their behaviour have been
enquired into. Endorsed "To stop the payment of Chatham yard,
the workmen having deserted the service." [Adm. Paper.] |
June 14.
Dartmouth. |
60. Jo. Lindsey to Williamson. On the 13th, a French man-ofwar chased into the harbour a small collier, and would have taken
her, had not the castle kept him off with guns; he took two other
vessels, one of Dartmouth and one of Topsham, chased in some
fishermen, and killed the master of one of their boats. |
June 14.
Hull. |
61. Col. Ant. Gilby to Williamson. One of two Ostenders affirms
a truce between the French and Spaniards; the other says that the
war is still on foot, and that the French have taken Ypres. Two
Dutch pickeroons have forced two coal ships on shore in Holderness,
but the country people came in and defended the vessels from the
enemy. The news in the last post from London put the people on
the sea coasts in fear. |
June 14.
Newcastle. |
62. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Four of Sir Jeremy Smith's
squadron, meeting 50 or 60 great Dutch vessels going to Norway to
load, took 13 and sunk 2; of those taken, 2 of 400 tons are brought
into Newcastle; knows not where the rest are sent. A Dutch privateer chased a small merchant vessel to a bay five miles from Tynemouth, and Sir Ralph Delavale sent two boats, who towed her
under command of some guns which Sir Ralph planted there for the
security of his harbour and pans; the man-of-war pursued the
vessel within musket shot, but being fired at, stood to sea, and
hovered there all day. The vessel got into harbour. The magistrates and governor of Tynemouth Castle are consulting about
building a fort to secure the harbour. |
| June 14. |
63. J. Bentham to Williamson. Heard on Wednesday that the
Dutch had beaten the whole of Sir Jeremy Smith's fleet, and killed
or taken him; landed and driven away 500 or 600 oxen and 600 or
700 sheep, burnt several towns, and blocked up the rest of the Navy
also that Harwich was in danger. It was replied that the Earl of
Oxford was there with the militia, and able to oppose any attempt,
but a malcontent said that most of the people there were against
bishops, and for the Dutch. Other reports are that the Dutch have
burnt all the King's great ships at Chatham, or three squadrons in
Harwich Road, the men being without ammunition to contend, and
have taken one vessel in triumph to Holland. When the news
reached London, the drums beat, the militia gathered, and there
was much running of people. The beacons are on fire, and some say
that Harwich, Colchester, and Dover are burnt, and the King gone
out of town or out of the world. There is much whispering of bad
persons, and the King and Council are blamed that the ships were
left without defence, and that there was no intelligence of the mischief nor care to prevent it. Is raising men for Lord Peterborough's
troop, but some are discouraged because those raised last year were
disbanded before they got anything towards the expenses of their
horses and arms. |
| June 14. |
64. J. H[ickes] to [Williamson]. All good subjects are grieved
to see the enemies thus insult, and suggest discontent against those
that counselled the King to sell Dunkirk, and caused the strength
of Upnor Castle to be taken away. They complain grievously
against those entrusted for payment of seamen, and those who
counselled the King to send most of his men-of-war into various
parts of the world, and leave himself without a fleet to look his
enemies in the face, and thus expose his ships to their violence.
They say this ruin transcends the ruin of the city by fire, as
the nation, having lost its honour at sea for ever, must bow and
truckle to the enemies, over whom they before had dominion; and
they fear that, without special care, they shall have their throats cut
by some insurrection, encouraged by the power of an enemy at sea.
Such discourses are frequent in yards, gates, and streets. Prays
God to avert his judgments and assist the King. |
June 14.
Yarmouth. |
65. [Rich. Bower] to Williamson. The Truelove has brought in a
vessel laden with deals from Norway, supposed to be a prize. The
person who brought the express has amazed the people with reports
of the Dutch having fired five capital ships, the Royal Charles,
Royal James, Monmouth, and two others, and the French having
taken the Isle of Wight; he says they will hear worse yet. Some
Dutchmen taken running away with a boat are put into gaol. Finds
another gazette in town, different from Williamson's. |
June 14.
3 A.M. Aldborough. |
66. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Six Dutch men-of-war are
riding in the Gunfleet; a small sloop, supposed to be French, has
been plying about; two Dutch hoys standing for the Gunfleet are
within a league of Aldborough; there is only one company of foot
in the town, sent by Rich. Cooke, deputy lieutenant, to continue for
eight days, and warrants are sent into the country for eight days'
pay. |
June 14.
11 A.M. Aldborough. |
67. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Twelve galliots, supposed to
be Dutch men-of-war, have stood for the Gunfleet; the wind N.E.;
hopes they will be well received if they come towards Aldborough.
Hears that all the county militia, both horse and foot, are drawing
towards those coasts, but at present there is only Sir Rob. Brooke's
company of foot. |
| June 14. |
68. "Advices," being notes from letters calendared above, and
from one from Truro, June 11; 30 ships, supposed French, have been
hovering between the Lizard Point and Scilly, since Thursday last.
[1¼
pages.] |
June 14.
St. James's. |
69. Sir W. Coventry to Williamson. Sir Phil. Honeywood says
that 600 good men, fit to bear arms, may be found in the town and
island of Portsmouth; it will be sufficient to divide them into three
companies, and commissions must be hastened for them. With note
by R. Powell, desiring the enclosure of a letter in Lord Arlington's
packet to Lord Ambassador Coventry. |
June 14.
Plymouth. |
70. John Clarke to Williamson. The French fleet has been seen
off Land's End. The Happy Return has arrived, having carried the
Portugal ambassador to Holland. The news of the Dutch fleet
lying in the Thames makes many look sadly. |
June 14.
Plymouth Fort. |
71. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Sends a letter from Sir Bernard de Gomme to the Earl of Bath. If his lordship have left
town, Lord Arlington should open it and show it to the King,
because it concerns the Plymouth fortifications. Part of the French
fleet has been seen off the west coast. |
| June 14. |
Order for a warrant for the Lord Chancellor to be Lord
Lieutenant of Wiltshire. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 480.] |
June 14.
Windsor Castle. |
72. M. Gravier to [Lord Arlington]. Begs that the enclosed
letters may be forwarded, one to Mr. Geraut, his host in London,
and the other to France. [French.] |
June 14/24.
Rotterdam. |
73. Jo. Smyth to Sam. Cottington, at Edmund Custis', merchant
at Bruges. Trade is dead, but there are great hopes that it will
mend; much is expected from the fleet about Harwich, and at
Chatham and Gravesend. The drooping brethren begin to prick
their ears, and hope this brave adventure will make a diversion.
Many of the discontented are gone with noble Dulman and Groves,
but Bampfield laughs in his sleeve to see how like owls they will
come home, like the King of France and his 40,000 men. Hearty
prayers are set up at Mr. Washington, Burton, and Kelsey's, and
days kept that this attempt may open a way for the restoration
of those saints to their former dignities. Private affairs. |
June 14.
Chatham. |
74. John Conny, surgeon, to Williamson. On the 9th, the enemy
stood up towards the Hope; the 10th, in the morning, fired several
houses on Candia, Canvey Island, Essex, stole a few ships, and the
wind being easterly, turned towards Sheerness, which they assaulted
and mastered in two hours. Endeavours were made to block up the
river by sinking ships in the narrowest part, but all was ineffectual;
for the outward guard, being worsted at Sheerness, and unable to
resist their force, could keep no place good till they came to the chain.
On the 12th the Dutch, having got a considerable number of fireships over the sunken vessels, assaulted the chain, and though the
guards resisted as manfully as could be, yet they were overpowered
and destroyed, and the chain broken by the number of ships pressing at it; they then took the Royal Charles, which is now going for
Holland. Yesterday, at 1 p.m., they sailed with five men-of-war
before Upnor Castle, where they were as warmly handled by Major
Scott and Capt. Winter as could be desired, but yet they lay battering till their fire-ships came up, two of which attempted to fire the
Royal Oak; but missing their design, and a third arriving, they fired
the Royal James and Loyal London, and then retired. There having
been a day's time to provide for them, wishes they would taste the
provision to-morrow, but is confident their bellies are full. |
| June 15 ? |
75. Thos. Rawlins to Viscount Conway. Details about a law-suit.
The defendants will try to plead their parliamentary privilege against
arrest. The cause should be tried, not in Wales where they are
influential, but in London. The Dutch have got the Charles, some
two miles down the river from Chatham, and six or seven more
ships are lost or spoiled, but it is hoped something will be done
before they get away. Sir Jer. Smith is reported to have taken 16
of their ships coming home well laden. |
June 15.
London. |
76. John Rushworth to Lady—. The Royal Charles, Sta. Maria,
Royal Oak, Royal James, Loyal London, and Unity, all great ships,
are burned by the Dutch in Chatham River, besides two lesser ships,
wherein were 500 men, all lost, and 12 more ships sunk in the
river's mouth, to prevent the enemy coming in; yet they got over
them and the chain too, and did this mischief. This compelled the
sinking of all the other great ships near Chatham dock, not leaving
one above water, but it is hoped these will be recovered in time.
The merchants are undone; the great money bankers have shut up
their shops; people are ready to tear their hair off their heads;
great importunity has been used at Whitehall, especially by Sir
George Saville, for a Parliament, but nothing will prevail; there is
one great gown man against it, also all the bishops and papists,
and all those who have cozened and cheated the King. News
arrives to-day that the French have come from Brest, and appear
before the Isle of Wight; some at Court give out that they are
friends, and not enemies. The Dutch are expected as far as Woolwich; people are fled from Greenwich and Blackwall with their
wives and children. "We are betrayed, let it light where it will."
Noted "Vera copia," taken by Tho. Pearson. |
June 15.
Deal. |
77. Ri. Watts to Williamson. On hearing that the Dutch were
gone up the river, some of the best ships fired by them, the Royal
Charles in their possession, and little or no opposition made, almost
all cried out that we were sold, and that there were traitors in the
Council. The loss of Dunkirk, dividing of the fleet, disbanding of
the army, nonpayment of seamen, permitting so many merchant
ships to go out, &c., were called in question; had the news not
suddenly changed, they would have risen and attempted strange
things. The Navy paymasters are much blamed for keeping
seamen one and a half or two years without pay, though they offer
8s. in the pound for their ticket money. Col. Titus yesterday commanded both young and old of Deal to work at Sandown Castle,
and they have made breastworks of turf on the stone wall. The
mayor and jurats of Sandwich have commanded all to rise and man
the decayed turf walls about the town, themselves and the chief
men assisting; they want artillery and ammunition. |
June 15.
London. |
78. —
— to Viscount Conway. There has been such an
alarm that the fear of a press of horses has emboldened him to send
two of his to his lordship's stables for six or eight days. The Dutch,
after easily beating off Sir Edw. Spragg from Sheerness Fort,
which was not in a posture of defence (for which Sir Edward is
much blamed), forced the chain, which some say was fastened with
cable yarn, and came up. Ten frigates and as many fire-ships
burned the Amity and Matthias. The Royal Charles, having 30
guns mounted, fired on them, but her ammunition was soon spent,
so the Dutch took her, and put up their flag. Meanwhile the
general caused the next ships, viz., the Royal James, Royal Oak,
London, and two fire-ships, to be sunk, so the Dutch went away,
carrying the Charles; she stuck, and they could not get her away
that tide, but kept men aboard; they returned with Thursday's
tide, but being unable to pass the sunken ships, stayed till the tide
was half spent, and then burned the upper part of the Oak, James,
and London. They made another attempt yesterday, but the general
had so well provided that they were beaten off, and the same this
morning; so they have left the river, and it is said fired the Charles
at last. |
|
The King has 11 good ships remaining, when he had given all for
lost. He was very angry, and told the citizens plainly that none
but the Duke of York, Prince Rupert, the Lord General, and the
Archbishop of Canterbury were for arming the fleet, and treating
sword in hand, and so the greater part of his Council overswayed,
much against his own opinion. A considerable person standing by
the King said he was of the same opinion, but His Majesty angrily
gave him the lie, and the next day openly reproached his Council.
Some unruly people have cut down most of the young trees planted
about Clarendon House, and broken many of the windows. There
is a rumour of a Parliament, but it is not believed. A commission
is issued for raising 10,000 foot and 2,500 horse; the Earl of Manchester to be general, Sir Wm. Waller, Sir Rob. Howard, and Col.
Inglesby, eolonels, and the Lord General to be created high constable. The Dutch are still at the buoy of the Nore; some say they
are fortifying the Island of Sheppey, others that they are going to
Newcastle to destroy the coal fleet; whereon coals have risen to 6l.
per chaldron. All is quiet to-night, but people are still in arms.
The loss at Chatham was 500 men. Many English are on board
the Dutch ships, and say they have come for money for their tickets.
[2 pages.] |
| June 15. |
79. "Lord Gerard's instructions." His commission authorizes him
to command all the trained bands of the militia or army in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and adjacent country; but he is specially to
take care of the defence of the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth, in case
of attack; to strengthen them with men from the precincts; to demand an account from the officers of their execution of the late orders
of Council, or to change them as he thinks fit. The point at Portsmouth is to be demolished. The Navy victualler is to furnish the
said places with provisions for a month or more. All the army is
under pay of the treasurer of war; the trained bands are furnished
by their owners with a month's pay, after which they must be changed
for others who have not served their month, or care otherwise taken
for them. Money for contingent services is to be deposited in
the hands of Comr. Middleton, and issued on his lordship's orders;
Middleton will also issue ammunition and stores as required. Whilst
Col. Sydney's regiment is within the walls of Portsmouth, it must
be under the deputy governor, but otherwise must receive orders
only from his lordship; he is to take care to suppress all disputes
between officers. In case he goes to the Isle of Wight, where the
landing of the enemy is principally apprehended, he is to leave
fitting orders in Portsmouth for defence of the harbour and shipping.
[2½
pages.] |
| [June 15.] |
80. Instructions to Chas. Lord Gerard of Brandon, to command the
garrisons of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, and also Col. Sydney,
if placed over the forces in the yard; he is to prevent the enemy
from landing, and secure Portsmouth and the shipping, Sir Rob.
Howard's regiment and another being appointed under him. [Draft,
corrected by Lord Arlington.] |
| June [15.] |
81. [Note of further instructions] to Lord Gerard. The money
remaining in the hands of an Ordnance Officer there, by appointment of the Comrs. of Ordnance, is to be spent by their directions,
especially on the fortifications at Portsmouth. Care has been taken
to provide the governor with stores and ammunition, so that, without a very pressing occasion, those in the ordnance need not be
trenched upon; the Comrs. of Ordnance wish to keep up correspondence where stores are kept. The King disapproves the employment of — Newbury, with whom he was dissatisfied when in his
service. [Draft, 1¼
pages.] |
| June 15 ? |
82. Queries by Lord Gerard, on his present commission, with marginal replies [by Lord Arlington]; that as to supplies of men or
provisions for Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, or other place under
his government, the victualler and county magistrates shall be
ordered to send them in. That as to a special commission for
supplying the forces with pay, and meeting other expenses, the
trained bands have their month, the standing troops are under pay,
and Comr. Middleton will meet contingencies. That in case of his
absence, Col. Sydney must command his foot troops, Sir Phil.
Honeywood, deputy governor, the garrison, and Sir Robt. Holmes
the fleet, provided they will agree. |
June 15.
Harwich. |
83. Silas Taylor to Williamson. They are labouring to secure the
port against this insulting enemy; none but the rearguard of five
or seven sail appear; they ply about the Gunfleet and the Sledway.
Complains of the scanty intelligence sent him. Mr. Muddiman's intelligence is very large, and persons of the greatest quality are
constrained now to betake themselves to it. |
June 15.
York. |
84. Jon. Mascall to Williamson. All are alarmed by the late
action of the Dutch at Sheerness, and the militia are preparing for
the field when called for. The deputy lieutenants of the West Riding
are meeting at Pontefract, to order the affairs of York and that
Riding, which are backward, as the officers of Sir George Saville,
Sir Thos. Osborne, and Col. Ambrose Pudsey's regiments are not
yet commissioned. |
June 15.
Hull. |
85. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. Notices of ships. The
shooting heard was from the chase by a dogger of a Hollander,
which has possibly got away; the least account of the ships lost a
fortnight ago under convoy of the Little Victory is 40 sail. Lord
Belasyse has been over from Worlaby. |
June 15.
Whitby. |
86. Thos. Waade to Williamson. In the last fatal storm, 80 sail
of light colliers were on that coast. People "are much perplexed to
hear that the Dutch vapour so filthily in Thames." |
June 15.
Burlington Quay. |
87. John Hill to James Hickes. Is sorry to hear of the Dutch
insults, but hopes, ere this, the King's forces will have repulsed
them. A pickeroon, off Flamborough Head, fired at some fishermen
and wounded one, but spying two ships to the south, left the boat
to chase them. |
| June 15. |
88. Sir Allan Apsley to Williamson. Has received commissions
for himself and four other captains, and for five lieutenants; to complete the regiment, will want five commissions for captains, one of
whom must be lieutenant-colonel, and another major, and also for
ten ensigns. |
June 15.
10 p.m. |
89. Sir Allan Apsley to Williamson. Wants a commission for Sir
John Elwes to be captain in his regiment, he naming his lieutenant
and ensign; also an order to the muster-master to muster certain
companies ready at the point of land over against Woolwich, where
the regiment is ordered to quarter. |
| June 15. |
90. Jean Gelart and Jaques Costé to Louis Parant. Many
prisoners will redeem themselves for 30s.; beg deliverance as soon as
possible. Many in the enclosed list are ill. [French.] |
June 15.
Leicester House. |
91. Col. R. Sydney to Williamson. Wants a commission for
Capt. Farrar to be lieutenant, and Sam. Fletcher ensign to Capt.
Cronley. |
| June 15 ? |
92. Note by Walter Cowdry, keeper of Newgate, of seven prisoners, ordered to be transported by their own consent, and of
Nich. Greenberry, left to Lord Chief Justice Kelynge. |
| June ? |
93. Petition of Nicholas Greenberry to the King, for reprieve or
release from prison; is committed for want of sureties, on suspicion
only of burglary, yet is to be tried for his life at the assizes, at
Brentwood, Essex. Desires to serve under Lord Belasye at
Tangiers, or elsewhere beyond seas. Annexes, |
|
93. i. Declaration by John Shadwell, clerk of Newgate, that
Greenberry was committed August 31, 1666, for want
of security, and afterwards impeached before Lord Chief
Justice Kelynge for breaking into a dwelling house. |
June 15.
Pembroke. |
94. Fras. Malory to Williamson. Two Dutch capers took a prize;
the Richmond chased them and retook the prize, but they escaped. |
| June 15. |
95. Fras. Malory to Jas. Hickes. To the same effect. |
June 15.
Newcastle. |
96. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. All are sad at the attack of
the Dutch at Sheerness, but some say that six fireships have fired
four of the best Dutch ships. The commissioners and governor of
Tynemouth Castle have resolved to build a fort for security of the
port and ships; meanwhile such ships as only draw four feet water
are ordered to come higher up the river for safety; the masters are
put to hard shifts to maintain their men on board. |
| June 15. |
97. Sir Thos. Clarges to Williamson. Could not answer the
officers of the Earl of Manchester, who came to speak about the
muster of their troops; moved the lord general therein, but he was
a stranger to the business; will give orders on receiving from Lord
Arlington a list of the regiments and troops, and at what numbers
they are to be mustered. Asks how many additional commissaries
are established for this service; needs four at least, those he has
being absent on constant duty. Should have a copy of the establishment of new troops, which he supposes was framed before a commission was drawn; wishes commissary Clerk to have his lordship's
order in this matter, with the list of troops and companies for the
lord general. [2 pages.] |
| June 15. |
98. Wm. Warren to Williamson. His brother much fears an
attempt on the Isle of Scilly, which would be lost if it were
attacked though but with 1,500 men; no considerable defence could
be made; the carriages of the great guns are mostly decayed, small
arms wanting, and also men, there not being above 500 fighting
men in the island; they want 500 or 1,000 more. If the island were
ever in the enemy's hands, it would be a great curb to trade, and
cost many thousand lives to regain. Begs that Lord Arlington will
inform the King of this. |
| June 15. |
Lord Arlington to the Earl of Bath, Governor of Plymouth. The
King wishes him, for better security of the town, to raise four companies of 100 men each, including officers; sends the commissions
in blank. With note of a like letter to Lord Arundel for Pendennis
Castle. [Ent. Book 20, p. 157.] |
| June 15. |
The King to the Deputy Lieutenants of Kent. They are to
continue to act as before, notwithstanding the death of the Earl
of Southampton, their Lord Lieutenant, and to obey such Lieutenant
General or other superior officer as may be sent for the safety and
defence of those parts, during the vacancy of the lieutenancy.
With note of a like letter to the Deputy Lieutenants of Hampshire.
[Ent. Book 20,p. 159.] |
| June 15. |
Warrants to [John] Blundell, to convey William Mills to the
Gatehouse, for treasonable practices in the company of [John] Mason;
and to the Lieutenant of the Tower, to receive [John] Mason.
Minutes. [Ent. Book 23, p. 480.] |
| June 15. |
99. Receipt by Edw. Cressett and Gent. Taylor of John Mason
as prisoner, by the hands of Sam. Pordage. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
The King to Sir Wm. Rider, Hen. Johnson, and Sir John Griffin,
captain of West Tilbury Blockhouse. Has ordered batteries near
Gravesend, and alterations and repairs in the blockhouses of Tilbury
and Gravesend, for better security of the river, and has directed
carpenters, shipwrights, labourers, &c., for the work. They are to
issue fitting directions for the speedy perfecting of the said works,
and all things needful both for security of the town and defence of
the blockhouses, and for prevention of any design of the enemy to
pass up the river. [Ent. Book 23, p. 482.] |
| [June 15.] |
100. Draft of the above. |
June 15.
Dublin. |
101. Duke of Ormond to Lord Arlington. Recommends the enclosed for His Majesty's signature. Dr. Denton has run great
hazards by his loyalty, and is the first physician now living who
was sworn to the late King. Encloses, |
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101. i. Warrant for a good and effectual grant to William
Denton, physician in ordinary, of the said place, with
all profits thereto belonging, and a fee of 100l., in reversion after Sir Alex. Frazer, Sir John Hinton, Dr.
George Bates, and Dr. Wm. Quatremaine. |
June 15/25.
Dunkirk. |
102. Capt. Brodart to M. Gravier, in London on the [French]
King's service. Supposes the march of the Court has prevented my
lord from answering his letter; the prisoners are well attended to
by the captain of the Holland squadron, and will be sent to
Amsterdam when the vessels arrive. Asks if there are many sick
among those who wish to engage in the King's service; will take
care of those, and not of the others. [French, 2 pages.] |
June 15.
Dover. |
103. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships. Sir
Thos. Teddeman is directed to fit two fire-ships with all speed.
Asks whether to fit them with fire-works, as that belongs to the
gunner's stores. Three fire-ships are in harbour. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 15.
Portsmouth. |
104. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of four ships named.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 15. |
105. J. Sotherne to Sir Wm. Penn. His master [Sir Wm. Coventry]
does not remember any objection against Capt. Licoris, who commanded the Unicorn fire-ship, which may prevent his being
employed this time. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 15.
Ipswich. |
106. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. No ships have been
victualled since his last. The Lily came to Harwich and beat
drums for seamen. Those parts are indifferently quiet. All are
heartily sorry for the great loss His Majesty has received at
Chatham, hoping it is not so bad as reported. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 15.
Chatham. |
107. Sir Wm. Penn to Sam. Pepys. Sir Frescheville Hollis desires
that Capts. Lake and Burde shall have the command of other fireships, theirs being sunk at Woolwich; they have men at command
to man the ships. Reminds him of the six ships to be sunk at
Woolwich, and the eight hoys with four guns each, and, if it were
possible, 4,000 tons at least of stones, to be cast into the ships to be
sunk. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 15.
The Richmond, Youghal. |
108. Capt. Amos Beare to the Navy Comrs. Applied for a pilot
to the mayor of the place, who knew no other man than the writer's
own brother, whom he had not seen for seven years, and although
he had a wife and three children, and was master of a ship and
taking in his goods, immediately impressed him; had he not been
his brother, would not have attempted it. Asks them to do him
right with his late master, Rich. Smith. Never struck nor gave him
unhandsome language, yet he told him he thought he lived in Hell,
though he never knew the writer swear nor curse in drink, nor lay
a night out of the ship. Shall be obedient in having his present
master examined, the first ship he meets. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 16. |
109. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Wants a couple of
sea captains to go to Gravesend, to assist Sir John Griffith in
mounting guns and making batteries for defence of that place. His
Majesty and his Royal Highness insisted upon Capt. Seaman, of
the Old James, and Capt. Hart, of the Rainbow, to whom they are
to send, if in town; if not, to some others. Three of the ships in
Portsmouth harbour are to bear 100 men each, strictly mustered, to
defend the ships in harbour; a store of boats is to be always ready,
and the frigates and fire-ships in the river are to be prepared to
receive and keep men on board, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 16.
10 p.m. |
110. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. There is an order
for 300l. to be sent to Gravesend. His Majesty and his Royal
Highness want as many frigates and fire-ships as are ready to sail
together to that place; they must be hastened down, with directions
to anchor there until further orders. His Majesty has resolved
in Council to take six merchant ships to make men-of-war of; asks
them to look out for some. Expects orders and commissions tomorrow. Has not seen the Vice-chamberlain [Sir George Carteret]
these three days, so cannot speak as to matters of money. Sir John
Mennes has 5,000l. at Chatham, out of which they may pay the
new carpenters; for aught he hears, the old ones scarce deserve it.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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110. i. Warrant from Sir W. Batten to Sir Frescheville Holles, to
send down to Gravesend all fire-ships under his command, in company with the frigates under Sir Wm.
Jennings, for the better securing the men at work on the
fortifications, and to continue there until further order,
unless he finds the enemy near and too strong, in which
case he is to retreat and come up the river. [Copy.]
Woolwich, June 17, 1667. |
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110. ii. Similar warrant from Sir W. Batten to Sir W. Jennings
with respect to the frigates under his command. [Copy.]
Woolwich, June 17, 1667. |
| June 16 ? |
111. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Recommends Wm.
Ward as commander of a fire-ship, by desire of his Royal Highness.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 16.
Deptford. |
112. Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. Recommends Roger
Fleshman for the command of a fire-ship. It is His Majesty's pleasure
that he should have one. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 16.
The Sweepstakes, Leith Road. |
113. Capt. Francis Saunders to the Navy Comrs. Sends the
tickets for Christopher Granger, set on shore at Dover in March
last; he was servant to the purser, who took him aboard naked, and
has received 2l. 3s. 6d. in clothes. Hopes to be ready for sea in
four or five days. At his last being out, took two prizes, one laden
with salt, and the other a fly boat of 300 or 400 tons. Has
received an order for victualling his ship for 150 men for 56 days.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 16. |
Order to Major Wyndham, with two troops of horse and two
companies of foot, to go to the Isle of Ely to preserve the peace
there. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 158.] |
| June 16. |
Letter to the Earl of Suffolk, Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, to give
him notice of this, and direction to order his deputy lieutenants to
advise with and assist him. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 158.] |
| June 16. |
Letter to the Deputy Lieutenants of Somersetshire to send a
troop of horse and two companies of foot to secure the peace at
Taunton. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 158.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant to the Ordnance Comrs. to convey the stores and
ammunition now remaining above bridge to Windsor Castle. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 480.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant to the Master and Wardens of the Trinity House to
appoint six able and active brethren to go to Gravesend to assist at
the works there, each man to carry down 20 able seamen. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 480.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant [to the Ordnance Comrs.] to issue an immediate supply
of carriages for the guns for Gravesend blockhouses; also 200 spades
and 100 pickaxes to be sent with all possible speed. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 481.] |
| June 16. |
Warrants to [John] Bradley to seize [Peter] Pett, [Navy] Commissioner at Chatham, and bring him to the Tower; and to the
Lieutenant of the Tower to keep him close prisoner, for dangerous
practices and misdemeanors. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 481.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant to Sir Stephen Fox to pay to Sir Allan Apsley 300l. out
of the Ordnance money, for pay of 700 soldiers under his command,
appointed for Flanders, but afterwards remanded for the King's
service. [Ent. Book 23, p. 484.] |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
114. Warrant to the Corporation of Shipwrights of Redriff to send
to Gravesend 50 carpenters for speedy carrying on of the works
there, following the orders of Sir John Griffin and Sir Wm. Rider.
[Draft.] |
| June 16. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 485.] |
June 16.
11 a.m. Whitehall. |
115. Lord Arlington to Sir Stephen Fox. He is to deliver to
Mr. Dupuy 300l. for subsistence of Sir Allan Apsley's men in his
important service, for which he shall have an authentic order on
demand. |
June 16.
8 p.m. Bethnal Green. |
116. Sir Wm. Rider to Williamson. Has received his letter and bag
of money, and will give account of the disbursements for the King's
use. Wishes the other 100l. to be paid to Mr. Ayscue, clerk of the
Trinity House. Asks instructions how to proceed, the commission
not giving him any power. |
June 16.
Lowick. |
117. J. Bentham to Williamson. Wonders that the Councillors
were so lulled into security that, after the first tidings of the
Dutch fleet coming out on some desperate design, platforms were
not raised, cannons mounted, and soldiers sent to make a defence;
they will be registered to posterity as casting away arms of offence
and defence, whilst in treaty with armed and active enemies. Asks
how honour is to be regained abroad, or the mouths of bad men
stopped, and their hands manacled at home. They say that all this
does not stop debauchery and drunkenness at Court, and that no
better could be expected where the Popish and profane party are
in such credit. Cannot get any men to find themselves horses to
come as soldiers to London, whereas last year more offered than
could be accepted; but those that went spent what they were
worth, and came back in sickness and poverty; some would venture
if furnished with horses. It is said that the ammunition in the
Tower stores and blockhouses has been conveyed away; and that
at Boston in Lincolnshire there is not one piece of cannon to keep
off an enemy. |
June 16.
Plymouth. |
118. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. The Drake has engaged a
French caper of 16 guns, and would have taken her, had she not
been assisted by two more. Hearing that the French fleet is on
the coast, has ordered the ships in harbour to come into Catwater
for better security; all possible care is taken for defence, if they
should attempt the place. |
June 16.
Plymouth Fort. |
119. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. The Dutch attempt caused
great alarm, lest the French, who are said to be on the coast, when
they hear of its success, may attempt something. The militia are
settling and guns planting on the cliffs for defence. Has ordered
the regiment of Tinners to march to Plymouth with all possible
speed. Three frigates are now hauling into Catwater, and several
others are to ply about to give intelligence. Has commanded the
Navy victualler to send a month's biscuit to [St. Nicholas'] Island,
and will return it if not used. Sir Thos. Allin has ordered 30 or 40
cannon from the frigates hauled in to be planted in the most convenient
places, in case the enemy should attempt to land. The new citadel
goes on apace. The Drake has chased a French pickeroon, and
rescued two prizes from her, but they were plundered before, and
the ship was rescued by two French men-of-war. The Drake brought
in a French vessel laden with wine for the King, as appeared in
a pass from the Duke of Beaufort. [1½
pages.] |
June 16.
Plymouth. |
120. Note that on the 15th the Mermaid arrived from cruising off
Scilly, and met no men-of-war. At night the Drake came in, and
reported her long dispute with a French caper, which she would
have taken, but the French fleet, standing in two squadrons, east
and west, made her forbear. Two ships chased her, but, being an
excellent sailer, she escaped, and took a small French vessel; their
scouts are now cruising in the harbour. Six frigates now in the
Sound are going into Hamoaze, a safe harbour, and the Sorlings is
gone to sea on discovery. |
June 16.
Winchester Prison. |
121. Pierre Ladvenu to Louis Parant. Gives the names of those
who have received money from him; more money is wanted.
Apologizes for his letters. [French.] |
June 16.
Berwick. |
122. M. Scott to Williamson. At Newcastle the Sweepstakes
has brought in two or three prizes, and a Scotch privateer one laden
with timber. Sir Jeremy Smith's squadron has taken 11 or 12
Dutch Norway-bound ships, and a man-of-war of 42 guns that
convoyed them. |
June 16.
Point over against Woolwich. |
123. Sir Allan Apsley to Williamson. Has only received five
commissions for captains and five for lieutenants, but the King has
continued more companies in his regiment for whom commissions
are required. Gives a list of them, and requests them to be sent. |
| June 16. |
124. Sir Allen Apsley to Williamson. Asks a commission for
Peter Flower to be captain of a foot company, and a blank commission for an ensign. |
| June 16. |
125. Sir Allan Apsley to Williamson. Wants a commission to
Rob. Ingram for a foot company in his regiment, with Thos. Girling
as his lieutenant. Sends them for their own commissions, that they
may discharge their acknowledgments themselves. |
June 16.
Falmouth. |
126. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. A fleet of 50 or 60 sail
has been cruising 10 or 12 days off the Land's End; the country
people are in continual fear, increased by last post's news of the
Dutch being with 60 sail in the Buoy of the Nore, and some as
far as the Hope, and having taken an island. No hurt has been
done thereabouts, but there is great murmuring among the people
that no preparation is made. Begs news, for it will come by other
hands, if not by his. |
June 16.
Rochester. |
127. Ro. Selby to Williamson. The Dutch fleet has fallen down
to the Buoy of the Nore, and the Royal Charles with them. Is
returning to his old quarters near Sandwich. Has asked Sir Nich.
Armorer to remember him, if anything advantageous falls out in
this time of action. Begs assistance therein. |
June 16.
Hull. |
128. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. Lord Belasyse has come
from Worlaby, and gone to Beverley to raise the train bands. The
three companies of Hull Guards are preparing to march in two or
three days for London. Notices of ships. All are much terrified
with the unexpected news of the Dutch firing four great ships,
taking one, and endangering 10 more. Some say things were
ordered better in Cromwell's time, for then seamen had their pay,
were not allowed to swear, but they clapped in the bilboes if they
did so, and the officers turned out, and then they had God's
blessing; but now all are for making themselves great; few mind
the King and nation's interest, but mind plays and women, and fling
away the money that would serve to pay the seamen. The garrison
is much out of repair, very many of the gun carriages almost past
the using. |
June 16.
Whitby. |
129. Thos. Waade to Williamson. An enemy's man-of-war would
have cut off two ships of Whitby, but the ordnance being in readiness, and the trained band and soldiers going aboard, disappointed
him of his purpose. |
