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Oct. 24.
Ratcliff Cross. |
1. Thos. Blackman to Mr. Hayter. Having expended all his
tickets, asks for 20 more, as now the fleet is come in, his door is never
free of men formerly pressed on shore, and carried into other ships
without their tickets. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
The Diamond, Hope. |
2. Capt. John King to the Navy Comrs. Is attending only for
the provisions, which, though shipped on board the Supply hoy on
Monday last, are not come down. The want of them hinders his
progress. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
The Milford, Hope. |
3. Capt. Rich. White to the Navy Comrs. Has been waiting a month
for a supply of victuals. When in London, Mr. Sprig told him they
were shipped, and as they have not come down, has sent his master
about it. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Deptford. |
4. Jonas Shish to [the Navy Comrs.] Will finish what works
of the new ship he can before launching her, as there is a far greater
charge on the works done afloat than in dock. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Deptford. |
5. W. Fownes to the Navy Comrs. Has given Lord Brouncker
a weekly account of the charge of the yard; as he is to continue
it, desires information as to the claims of the officers of the Loyal
London for wages and victuals; also of the pursers of the Providence and Expedition, made fire-ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Portsmouth. |
6. Ja. Pugh to Sir John Mennes. Has no money, nor hears
of any coming to pay the ships; only Mr. Soulmer received a bill
for 5,000l. on Sir John Norton, and is going to see if he can get the
money. Mr. Bryant, the purser, being in London, will give satisfaction for his double ticket. It is likely to be a tedious pay.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Whitehall. |
Reference recommending to the Treasury Comrs. the petition of
Col. Rich. Kirkby for the commissioner's place in the excise, void
by indisposition of Wm. Forth. [Ent. Book 18, p. 265.] |
Oct. 24.
Rye. |
7. Capt. James Welsh to Williamson. The Duchess of Richmond
has departed for France, in one of His Majesty's pleasure boats.
Sir John Austen, Bart., has been elected one of the burgesses for
Rye, in the room of Herbert Morley, deceased, contrary to the
writer's expectation, and to the great dissatisfaction of His Majesty's
friends, considering the worth and abilities of Mr. Henry Saville,
recommended by his Royal Highness, who lost it but by one vote:
this he had not done, but one of his friends fell sick. |
Oct. 24.
Margate. |
8. John Smith to Williamson. Has no news, only that it is very
good and seasonable weather to sow the wheat. |
Oct. 24.
Pembroke. |
9. John Powell to James Hickes. The Harp frigate has sailed
for Dublin, and some colliers have arrived. |
| Oct. 24. |
10. John Powell to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Oct. 24.
Swansea. |
11. John Man to Williamson. Though the weather has been
very bad and boisterous, yet hears of no damage upon those coasts. |
Oct. 24.
Harwich. |
12. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. A packet arrived with
the mail from Holland, without one passenger in it, and returned the
next day without one back. Desires that the clerk who sends back
his intelligence may be ordered to write whether his petition has
been laid aside, or what else has been done with it. |
| Oct. ? |
13. Case of Silas Taylor, employed in the concerns of the prizes at
Harwich in 1666 and 1667, addressed to the Commissioners of
Prizes. Remonstrates against not being allowed a salary or sufficient allowance. Had the charge of 30 prize vessels, sold or sent to
London; reduced the charge of waiters from 2s. 6d. to 2s. a day,
and supposing himself under salary of 200l., as he had under the
Commissioners of Prizes for the Carribbee Islands, brought in
charges so small that he will be a great loser; has asked leave
to relinquish his employment, but been refused. |
Oct. 24.
Dover. |
14. John Carlisle to Williamson. In the Flanders packet arrived
one of Lord Douglas's troopers that was taken, who says that
those of Ostend have been very cruel to the troopers, and stripped
them, and that their best bed is to lie on straw. A Dover vessel
outward bound, and laden with rich goods, has been taken by an
Ostender that came into the harbour for shelter, knowing there were
some French seamen on board; they have carried her into Ostend.
A small shallop of Calais was chased ashore at Folkstone, by an
Ostender, who manned his boat, thinking to take the Frenchmen
prisoners; they left their boat and came ashore at Folkstone; the
Ostender thinking to pillage the boat, it was rescued by the
men of Folkstone, who brought six or seven of them ashore, and
there detained them for letting fly their great ball into the town,
which shot through some of the houses, though it did no hurt.
They let the Frenchmen go home in their boat. |
| Oct. 25. |
15. Col. Ja. Berry to Sir Jordan Crosland. Thanks for letting him
know how his business stands. Hoped, after almost eight years' imprisonment, and damage sustained in his estate, that he might have
had liberty without making any tacit acknowledgment of guilt, or
having any character put upon him. Has been passive in his sufferings hitherto, and shall endeavour to continue so, and not trouble
him any further, but leave his matters for God to dispose of as he
sees good. |
| Oct. 25. |
16. "Advices received," being extracts from letters calendared
above, and from the following: |
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Dublin, Oct. 19: A Swede of 300 tons came in with salt and
wine; a ketch from St. Malo with salt; a pink from Plymouth,
and a galliot from Glasgow with herrings and butter. The Lord
Lieutenant has gone for Kilkenny. [2 pages.] |
Oct. 25.
Yarmouth. |
17. Rich. Bower to Williamson. A dozen laden colliers sailed
for London, and a vessel arrived from Rotterdam. There is only a
great fly boat, laden with Spanish salt upon Prince Rupert and
Mr. Fenn's, account, in the roads. She was taken by the Panther, a
privateer. The people are much taken with the Parliament proceedings, and impatient until they finish what they have cut out;
they are condemning particular men, and dividing their estates,
before they know the guilty from the innocent. Understands that
John Baals is not fit for the postmaster's place; has before informed
him of the reasons why he (the writer) should like it, since which
the bailiffs have solicited him either to recommend some person, or
accept it himself; refused, being unwilling to take another's employment before he was laid aside, till the poor man, perceiving he must
be put out, came and begged him to take it. |
Oct. 25.
Portsmouth. |
18. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. They are paying off the
seamen, to ease His Majesty's charge. |
Oct. 25.
Plymouth. |
19. John Clarke to Williamson. A privateer with a Spanish
commission has taken a small Frenchman off that harbour, laden
with hemp and linen, and lies with his prize in the Sound. The
Bantam Merchant has come in, and intends to sail with the first fair
wind for the East Indies. |
| Oct. 25. |
20. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Oct. 25.
Newcastle. |
21. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Twenty laden colliers have
sailed, and 15 light ones come in, some of which are great ships.
Fears the last laden fleet has suffered by the storm. |
Oct. 25.
Lynn. |
22. Edw. Bodham to Williamson. A small ketch from Amsterdam
met with 50 Holland men-of-war and other ships, between the Texel
and Flamborough Head, cruizing off at sea, not daring to venture in
with the land, the wind being high, &c. She brings news that two
Lynn ships, supposed to have been lost, have arrived in the Texel,
but that the Essex frigate and many other ships are lost. |
| [Oct. 25.] |
23. Case of the 40,000 prisoners in London and other parts of
England, stated to Parliament. The late Act for their relief did
little, on account of the cruelty of creditors and combinations of
gaolors. Another was prepared to remedy these defects; implore
them to consider of it, the prisons being so full that 50 persons are
sometimes in a room fit only for 20, and are used like slaves, by the
tyranny of creditors and gaolers. [Printed.] |
| Oct. 25. |
24. Order in the House of Commons, that Lord Arlington, with
Mr. Comptroller and Col. Kirby, be desired to peruse all papers of
intelligence relating to the Dutch fleet, the times of their reception,
the orders thereon, and the time of dividing the fleet, and that such
letters, or the abstracts of them, be laid before the house. [Printed
in Commons' Journals, Vol. IX., p. 8.] |
Oct. 25.
Victualling Office. |
25. Account by Thos. Lewis of provisions shipped in the Two
Pilgrims, for the use of the ships under the command of Sir John
Harman at Barbadoes. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 25.
Woolwich. |
26. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Launched the Mary
on Tuesday last, and has got the Princess in her room. Is in great
want of joiners, being forced to put house carpenters to do their
work as well as they are able. Is obliged to use Hamburg deals for
the cabins, for want of ordinary ones. Asks a supply of reed from
the Deptford stores. [Damaged. Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 25.
Hull. |
27. Jos. Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Sends the carpenters'
certificate of survey of a ship, with his own observations thereon.
She is in a bad harbour for repairs; if the wind blow hard, no
man can secure her. Begs they will consider him for his pains.
Is driven to great straits for want of money. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
27. i. Certificate by Joseph Blaydes and four [carpenters of
Hull] of a survey of the Hampshire prize. It will cost
near 500l. to repair her, and should a storm come during
the repairs, all the cost would be lost.
Scarborough, Oct. 23, 1667. |
| Oct 25. |
28. Certificate that Capt. John Purdue, commander of the Lewes
Merchant, was paid from 31 July 1664, to the day the ship wasp aid
off. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 26. |
29. M. Wren to the Navy Comrs. Desires them to send a supply
of stores to the Swallow, by the ketch that carries the stores of the
Convertine. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
29. i. Bernard Ludman to Mat. Wren. Asks for a supply of
stores named, and also some men, having only his complement, and none to man the Convertine.
The Swallow, Leith Road, Oct. 19, 1667. |
Oct. 26.
Dover. |
30. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. No one will undertake to
judge, either for the King or the owner, of the damage done to the
Dolphin, so the master will get carpenters to repair it. Shall have
an inspection, that they may do no more than necessity requires.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 26.
The Harp, Dublin. |
31. Capt. Robt. Hooper to the Navy Comrs. At Milford missed
Col. Cook, whom, with his retinue, he was to carry to Waterford;
he went over in the Little Gift two days before. Arrived on the
24th; Sir Daniel Billingham, sub-treasurer, has no orders as yet to
pay him. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 26.
The Vining-burgh, Erith. |
32. Sub-Commissioners of Prizes for London to the Navy Comrs.
Hoped to have found their officer attending on the unloading the
Viningburgh, as desired. As for the Hope of Henlopen, will
acquaint them as soon as they begin to work. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 26.
Newcastle. |
33. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Sends a paper containing the
desire of his friends of the Trinity House, for the security of masters
who have occasion to come to Newcastle; it will be seasonable to
give notice of it to all persons concerned, and to put it in the
Gazette, for the public good. Ships are coming in every tide.
Encloses, |
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33. i. Advertizement to masters and seamen trading to Newcastle,
that the upper lighthouse has been removed by the Trinity
House more northward, and directs to the best channel
into the port, and that there is a point of sand strikes
over from the Hird within the bar, directly northward,
almost to the place called the Black Middings, whereof
they are desired to take care. Signed by Thomas Dickson,
master [of the Trinity House, Newcastle], and Ralph
Tailor. Oct. 26, 1667. |
Oct. 26.
Bridlington. |
34. John Bower to James Hickes. Capt. Robinson in the ketch
is taking in the guns and ammunition belonging to that fort, to bring
them to London. Many storms have done some damage to the
ships on the coast. Several laden ships are turning to windward,
bound for London. |
Oct. 26.
Harwich. |
35. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Sees many ships at a
distance, passing forwards and homewards daily. Has not heard one
word since sending his petition, and knows not whether he has
read, approved, or caused it to be delivered; the whole reward for
his employment in the prizes depends upon it. |
Oct. 26.
Weymouth. |
36. John Pocock to James Hickes. A French banker, laden with
fish, and taken, with four more, on the coast of France, by an Ostend
privateer, has been brought in, the other four being sent to Ostend,
A bark from Guernsey brings news of several pieces of wreck seen
in those parts. |
Oct. 26.
Lyme. |
37. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. Two vessels from St. Malo
speak highly of the kindness of the French to the English, but say
they discourse much of a war with the Dutch, who have no ships
there upon trade, though they used to have many; also that the
French have lost above 60 ships by the Ostenders, and dare not trade
so much as from port to port. An Ostend privateer of 12 guns and
120 men met one of them, and strictly examined him and his cargo,
but parted fairly. Soldiers are expected at St. Malo from Ireland.
Some complain of bad sales of the drapery because they [the French]
have so much wool from Ireland and St. Malo. A French shallop
from Rochelle, put in by the contrary winds, reports that part of
their fleet lies at Dieppe and the rest at Brest; Monsieur Beaufort
is at Paris. |
Oct. 26.
Stanhope House. |
38. Earl of Burlington to [Lord Arlington]. Having resigned the
Lieutenancy of the West Riding of Yorkshire, should send him his
commission, but having left it at his house in the country, cannot
do so until he arrive there. |
Oct. 26.
West Cowes. |
39. John Lysle to Williamson. The fleet of ships there has
set sail, and most of them are supposed to be at their ports in
France. An Ostend privateer cruizing arrived and set sail again;
another brought in a small bilander belonging to Rouen, from St.
Malo to stop her leaks; she was bound homewards, with sweet oil,
soap, West India hides, &c. She had also taken two French prizes,
one with salt and the other with oysters, which are sent to Ostend.
One of the privateers is about sailing, to meet with others about Cape
la Hogue, expecting to have a market by ships homeward bound.
The West Friezland from Hoorn, laden with deals bound for Cadiz,
is aground, repairing her leaks. |
Oct. 26.
Rye. |
40. Capt. James Welsh to Williamson. Lord Lumley with his
mother has departed for France. A vessel from Dieppe has arrived,
laden with passengers and goods. |
Oct. 26.
Oxford. |
41. Dr. J. Wallis to Sir Leoline Jenkins. Saw his letter to the viceChancellor, and has the cases and notes mentioned. The writings
marked as described are all by authority of Parliament, and
Hopkins has the materials as well as charters specified, with divers
others to the same purpose. The charter of 29 Edw. III. transfers
the power of taking malefactors from the town to the University, so
that the University must have that power, or else it is nowhere. Endorsed "Dr. Wallis, touching University charters, in Line's case." |
Oct. 27.
Plymouth. |
42. John Clarke to Jas. Hickes. Two Frenchmen arrived laden
with wine; also a vessel from New England, and 8 or 10 Hollanders and Swedes, with one from London for Guinea, forced in by
foul weather. |
| Oct. 27. |
43. John Clarke to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Oct. 27.
Letter Office. |
44. James Hickes to Williamson. Cannot wait upon him for
want of strength, and through confinement to the office. Has only
been twice abroad, and that by Sir John [Bennet's] command, attending the committee, on the complaint of troublesome persons against
the post officers. Showed his replies to the seven heads of the
complaint, in four sheets of paper, to Mr. Ellis, who desired to
have them; gave them him to use as he thought fit, and he promised to show them to Lord Arlington. Questions not but Williamson will also hear of them. Is not a sufficient scholar to clothe
and adorn the truth so well for public view as others, yet as the
truth may be found therein, it may some way stifle the insolence of
the complainers, and render some moderate satisfaction to the generality of men. Will get his reply or his lordship's opinion transcribed for him, if he desire it, though Sir John cares not much
for any communication betwixt them. Winds up his reply in
these words: "How the rules and rates already by law settled for
term of years can be altered or changed, without great reflection to
the King and Parliament, I shall most humbly leave to the considerations of those most fit to judge, and not to the complainers,
&c." [1½
pages.] |
Oct. 27.
Pembroke. |
45. Jo. Powell to Williamson. The Gift frigate remains in the
harbour. Mr. Malory being dead, some differences arise by directing letters to him; asks him to send them to himself. |
Oct. 27.
Hull. |
46. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. Some vessels arrived from
Yarmouth saw eight great wrecks at sea. A Hull vessel of 180
tons and a collier were driven into the Humber, and the collier beaten
all to pieces on the stone banks, but the men saved. The Hull
vessel escaped with great difficulty, but was damaged, and is come in
to repair. |
Oct. 27.
Berwick. |
47. M. Scott to Williamson. A Yarmouth collier has been cast
away near Bamborough; the master and company all perished.
Capt. Bacon has mustered the officers and soldiers in the garrison,
both on the Scotch and English sides. |
Oct. 27.
Deal. |
48. Ri. Watts to Williamson. There are four or five merchant
ships outward bound in the Downs, one Canaryman for London, and
one Hamburger. The wind at north-east never brings trade nor
news. |
Oct. 27.
Portsmouth. |
49. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The ships are being paid off,
and the seamen are well satisfied. |
Oct. 27.
Portsmouth. |
50. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. Three colliers arrived from
Newcastle report upwards of 200 more to have been lost in the
storms. There is a plentiful fishing at Yarmouth. Near 20,000l.
has come down to the dock, the clerk is paying off the ships, and
the Gloucester is discharged. |
Oct. 27.
Portsmouth. |
51. Ja. Pugh to Sir John Mennes. Paid the Gloucester, which
took up 3,600l.; the York will take up as much; 5,000l. has come
from Winchester, which, with what is left of the 5,000l., will pay
the York and Revenge. Will shortly want money. Asks payment
of his salary, as Col. Middleton and his clerk have received what
was due to them. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
Chatham. |
52. Robt. Sliter to Sam. Pepys. Recommends Stephen Wall as
searcher at Chatham, in the place of Nicholas Wall, his kinsman,
who is dead. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 28. |
53. Certificate by Capt. Wm. Hannam to the Navy Comrs, that
Stephen Brooks has weighed the Golden Hand and five other ships,
and that they all ebb dry at low water mark. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 28. |
54. Inventory of the furniture, &c. of the Maybell galliot. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
Woolwich. |
55. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. The works of the
ships fitting for the Straits are very much behind, by neglect of
calkers in absenting themselves, in order to work in the merchant
yards in the river. Winked at this until extraordinary service came
upon them. As they have been summoned several times by the
master calker, and have refused obedience, some messenger of the
Admiralty or Navy Office should be sent to constrain them to come
down, or they should be punished for their default. Sends a list
of their names and the places where they work. Requests orders
as to the repair of ships named. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
Oct. 28.
The Henrietta. |
56. Capt. John Tyrwhitt to the Navy Comrs. John Mason is a
most dirty fellow, ran away from his ship, and has since acted as a
mutineer. Has received letters concerning him and others of that
nature, from Sir Wm. 'Coventry and Sir Wm. Batten, and the encouragement of such idle persons will not only cause the people to
be more impudent but more mutinous. Shall have thanks from
their honours when they are made sensible of his man's ill behaviour.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 28. |
57. Incognito to Williamson. Requested his honoured friend
Mr. Ev[elyn] to give his acknowledgments for obliging salutes.
Gives a transcript from a sure hand, as follows: Mr. Prin sent a
threatening letter to Bath about the Papists, complaining of their
great and scandalous meeting there, and menacing that the business
should be brought upon the public theatre. The truth is there
were not above a dozen simple women, and three or four inconsiderable men, who were at their beads; but he takes no notice that
the most dangerous fanatics overwhelm the country, and meet by
thousands in a most dangerous manner, in defiance of the government, reproaching the King, &c. If this be the purpose of the
Comprehensive Act, it would be plain dealing to annex in it that
it shall be lawful for some to do what they please, and that all
others shall be bound to thank them for it, whatever they please to
do; that all the late fire-brands should be set on horseback,
especially those that horsed themselves to join with the Dutch
and French, and that all the late sufferers should complete their
martyrdom. Some men were born in a tempest, can see mountains
through millstones, take alarm at the creeping of a snail, and throw
open the gates to let in the Tartars, and so their end must be like
their beginning; but Mr. P[rin] cannot hear on that ear, and has
such accurate skill in the laws that he can find high treason in a
bulrush, and innocence in a scorpion. |
Oct. 28.
Deal. |
58. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. Thirty sail of Englishmen have
arrived in the Downs, outward bound, most of them great ships. |
| Oct. 28. |
59. " Advices received," being notes from letters all calendared
above. |
Oct. 28.
West Cowes. |
60. John Lysle to Williamson. The Paradox has arrived, with
the governor of Jersey and several other persons of quality, who
went on to Southampton for London. The Ostend men-of-war have
gone from St. Malo to the eastward with their prize, which they
have resolved to carry to Ostend. The Hunter of Wismar from
Rotterdam, bound to Bourdeaux, is on the ground for repairs, being
leaky, as also the Sttetin bound the same way, with three Hollanders, which say there is yet a store of the Meuse ships behind, which
have been out four times, and driven back by the storms; also a
ship, with many choice horses on board, designed for Dieppe, with
a convoy. |
Oct. 28.
Yarmouth. |
61. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Several light colliers passed
through the road for Sunderland and Newcastle, and two ships are
ready to sail for the Straits, with red herrings and lead. The
herring fishing has proved very bad; they have not the fourth part of
the fish formerly had. Fresh herrings hold up at 13l. to 14l. a last.
The conventicles are many and very frequent, and no care taken to
suppress them. Asks again who has the disposal of the postmaster's
place for Yarmouth. |
Oct. 28.
Lyme. |
62. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. Three vessels from Morlaix
say they speak much there of a war with the Dutch, and conclude
next summer to be masters of the Netherlands, but that the coast
is at present much infested with Ostenders. The three vessels were
examined by some of the Ostenders while before the town, but no
harm done; they say the French King will not allow any men-of-war
to lie upon the coast, unless the Morlaix and St. Malo merchants will
maintain them; also that he has ordered an account of all religious
houses and their revenues, and will turn out all erected within
30 or 40 years. He has laid a fine upon the junior gentry. A
French vessel arrived from Corsica in 15 days, and speaks to the
same purpose, and that a squadron of the French fleet from Rochelle
is going into Provence, in the Straits. |
Oct. 28.
Norwich. |
63. Robt. Lullman to Williamson. Begs he will mention him to
Sir John Bennet, as Lord Townshend formerly did to Lord Arlington.
They are settling the postage affairs, and it may much advance his
interest. |
Oct. 28.
[Weymouth]. |
64. C. Sawtell to Edm. Sawtell. Two vessels from Cherburg
saw much wreck in their passage, and give such a description of
the goods and dead people, that it is generally concluded to be
[the vessel of] Mr. Draddy, of Weymouth, who has been judged to
be lost ever since the storm. His vessel was old and rotten, and
had 12 persons aboard, half whereof were passengers for Jersey.
Two colliers also arrived in Portland Road, also a ship belonging
to Amsterdam and another to Flushing, both bound for France. |
Oct. 28.
Pendennis. |
65. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The French fleet has gone out
of port, and several English and Dutch vessels, outward bound,
have come in, making in all near 80 sail. The Dutch, being the
Bourdeaux fleet with a convoy, are all bound for France, and the
English are bound for France and the Straits. |
Oct. 28.
Milford. |
66. John Powell to James Hickes. A few light colliers have
arrived from about Land. |
Oct. 28.
Pembroke. |
67. John Powell to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Oct. 28.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney-General on the petition of John Lord
Lovelace, for a grant of the estate of James Pyford, lately deceased,
he pretending a title thereto, to supersede the warrant lately granted
to Sir Edw. Carteret and others. [Ent. Book 18, p. 266.] |
| Oct. 29. |
Warrant to the Postmaster of Harwich to allow the messenger of
the Dutch ambassador to deliver a packet to the master of the
packet boat. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 564.] |
| Oct. 29. |
Licence to transport 6 horses and 5 couple of dogs to Holland, for
the use of M. Overkyrke. [Ent. Book 23, p. 570.] |
Oct. 29.
Harwich. |
68. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Dutch packet boat
arrived with many passengers. The sea is full of ships passing to
and fro. |
Oct. 29.
Plymouth. |
69. John Clarke to Williamson. Several ships have put in, bound
for places named, but none homeward. |
Oct. 29.
Falmouth. |
70. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. Arrival of ships named. |
Oct. 29.
Portsmouth. |
71. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The York and the rest are
paid off as fast as they can be dispatched, to the great satisfaction of
the seamen. |
Oct. 29.
Portsmouth. |
72. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. The Paradox and St. David
have arrived at Spithead, also a small Norman which has spent her
mizenmast. The America, formerly a Dutch man-of-war, and sold to
Sir Wm. Warren, has gone out of port, bound to the Barbadoes with
provisions. The fanatics begin to be very confident of a toleration
of their principles, and Burgess, a silenced minister, preached at
Capt. Dale's house in Gosport, where several dissenters from church
were also congregated; their hope is much on the Parliament. |
Oct. 29.
London. |
73. John Hill to Williamson. Begs that he will put a demur to
any suit or pretence for the searcher's place at Dartmouth, formerly
managed by George Legg, deceased, and advise him thereof, as the
office is already granted by patent to Capt. Wm. Noy. |
Oct. 29.
Newcastle. |
74. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Collier ships are continually
coming in and going out. Hopes he will be mindful of the advertisement sent from the master of the Trinity House, and put it in
print, as it is for the general good of all that come that way. |
| Oct. 29. |
75. Appraisement by Mat. Carslake and four others, of the West
Friezland, Coppersmith, Zealand, and Van Trump, at Harwich.
[Adm. Paper, 4 pages.] Enclosing, |
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75. i. Another valuation of the above ships by Comr. Taylor,
rating them more highly. Oct. 31, 1667. |
| Oct. 29. |
76. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sam. Pepys. The seamen lying in the
river unpaid make more matter of complaint, being under every
man's eye or ear, than those at Portsmouth. Does not know that
Lord Anglesey demanded money for tickets, and was not supplied;
since Michaelmas there has always been money in the Exchequer,
applicable to that use. Is fearful how long the stock will last, but
whilst they can get money, shall apply all to the use of the Navy.
[Adm Paper.] |
Oct. 30.
The Sweepstakes, Hope. |
77. Capt. Fras. Saunders to the Navy Comrs. Delivered the
soldiers at Dieppe the 23rd inst. Cannot go to sea, being very
leaky. Asks orders, and a supply of provisions, as the victuals will
be expended in two or three days. With note that he is to come up
to Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 30.
Harwich. |
78. Account by Comr. John Taylor of provisions, &c., remaining
in the stores, and of those shipped for Chatham. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 30. |
Mandamus to the Master and Senior Fellows of Trinity College,
to admit John Goodwin, B.A., student of that college, to be fellow
there. Minute. [Ent. Book 19, p. 66.] |
| Oct. 30. |
Commission for Henry Sydney to be captain of the company of
foot, late Capt. Morgan's, in the Holland regiment. Minute. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 182.] |
Oct. 30.
Whitehall. |
79. Commission to Sir Thos. Woodcock to be captain of that
company whereof Henry Sydney was captain, in the Holland
regiment commanded by Col. Rob. Sydney. |
| Oct. 30. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 20, p. 182.] |
| Oct. 30. |
80. "Advices received," being extracts from letters calendared
above. [1¼
pages.] |
Oct. 30.
Yarmouth. |
81. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Fifty sail of colliers arrived,
and a Yarmouth ship, laden with red herrings and lead, sailed for
the Straits. It seems the postmaster's place is fit for none but such
as are unfit for it, as any will serve if they can but give security.
this the bailiffs were asked to take for him to whom the place is
granted, but they will not meddle with it, being much troubled that no
fitter person can be found, and will give a character of him next post.
Justice Huntington came to know if the writer would accept it;
gave no other answer than that he would consider of it. If it were
worth his time, and he could find any other friends, would never
be obliged by the town. Asks who has the disposing of it. |
Oct. 30.
Falmouth. |
82. Thos. Holden to Jas. Hickes. A Dutch fleet of 40 or 50 sail
and two convoys are coming into that harbour. |
Oct. 30.
Falmouth. |
83. Thos. Holden to Williamson. To the same effect as the preceding, and his letter to Hickes of Oct. 29. |
Oct. 30.
West Cowes. |
84. John Lysle to Williamson. One of the Ostend privateers
having been in the road at Havre-de-Grace, within command of the
castle, two French men-of-war set upon and drove her close under
the castle, but being a small vessel, and striking to the castle under
French colours, she escaped, though many guns were fired after her
from the castle and ships, and she was pursued until she was within
the island; another privateer cruizing westward has come in. |
| Oct. 31. |
85. Anne Desborough to —. Desires satisfaction for the
horrid sufferings her husband has met with in the Tower, which she
has partaken. In order to serve His Majesty, he acquainted him
with the offer he had to serve the States of Holland, which he concluded was upon some design against England; His Majesty accepted
the service and promised great rewards. He undertook the business
to the neglect of his own affairs, in the height of the infection,
when there was no safe passing by sea or land, and at the hazard of
his life, followed the instructions delivered to him by Lord Arlington,
and went to Holland; he could never gain a syllable nor a supply
of money, as promised, and having neither instructions nor money,
was forced to return to England, leaving her behind, when he was
apprehended upon the Exchange, by the Duke of Albemarle's warrant, for having been in the enemies' quarters, and designing to go
again, and committed close prisoner to the Tower, where he was kept
three months before she could hear of him, and she was not permitted to see him, although she had the Duke's order. |
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Petitioned the Council, who granted an order to the Duke and Lord
Arlington to examine her husband, and report; could never get
Lord Arlington to hear him, though the Duke was always ready, and
professed he committed him through a mistake. After the Duke was
gone to sea, petitioned the King again that she could not get Lord
Arlington to hear him, upon which his lordship sent for him, and disowned the receipt of any letters from him, except one from Bruges,
and sent him back to the Tower. If they came not to his hand, they
were smothered in England, as she can prove their conveyance.
Waited his lordship's report to the Council, but none coming,
resolved to bring it to public trial, and gave order to her solicitor to
proceed. In the interim, the Lieutenant of the Tower told her husband that if he would petition for his release and employment in His
Majesty's service, and name nothing of his sufferings nor the business,
he would bring the petition to Lord Arlington, and move for his release; this he did after the lieutenant's dictation, with which Lord
Arlington was pleased, and an order was granted for his release upon
bail, according to the custom of the Tower. This order Sir John
was served with, and bail given, but he would not release him until
a pretended debt was satisfied, in which a friend of his was engaged.
Assured him the debt was paid, but could not persuade him to let
her have the order without money, so proffered 10 pieces, which he
refused; but remembering what the gaoler Gent had told in her
husband's chamber, concerning his keeping Colonel Rotherburn's
pardon whilst he was hanged, saw there was no working upon him,
but got to the Tower to her husband; intended to present the
lieutenant with what he demanded, and had it in her pocket,
but understanding that the King's allowance was detained, demanded it, which he denied, so that he not only wronged the
prisoners but abused His Majesty. After this he was more enraged than before, and her husband was kept seven months a
prisoner, after the signing of his release. |
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They have vilified her husband with all the falsehoods they could,
having asserted that he was no gentleman, when he was neither born
nor bred below them, his first employment being that of a captain.
Sir John called him a rascal and a tailor, the worst of trades, when
none of his relations were ever so much as apprentices. It cuts her
to the soul to be trampled over, yet if she could have satisfaction,
would not bring it upon the public stage, and would rather have
recompense than revenge. If Lord Arlington would fulfil the King's
promise, her husband would have his arrears of 500l. due to him at
Dunkirk and be put in some employment; otherwise must be forced
to seek redress, having spent her own little fortune, received on her
marriage. [3 pages.] |
Oct. 31.
Carlisle. |
86. Wm. Fielding to [Sir Phil. Musgrave ?]. The dispute between
Capt. Cownley and the lieutenant who commands the other company,
about quarters, is settled. All the officers meet in the evening
constantly at orderly, and drink a cup of ale, and the guards and
duty are observed as formerly, until further orders. Hears the
fanatics in Galloway have their public conventicles, and more with
them than with the ministers in the church on Sundays. The rabble
were tumulting and insolent with the bishops and clergy at an
assembly in Edinburgh, but all was quickly appeased. The King
has set out his proclamation of indemnity to all those that rose in
rebellion this time 12 months, provided they give bond for the
peace, except such as are forfeited. The great ones of the nobility of
Scotland are in London, and some of the covenanting lords, such
as Cassalis, Lowthian, and Kerr, are now admitted to the Sessions
of Parliament. The interest of the Covenant, it is supposed, will be
strongly supported; they expect the discussions at the sitting of
our Parliament will produce great alterations and gain more freedom
to trade with other nations. The King's rents are improved in
Scotland more than a third part, by the new Treasury Comrs. It
is reported that the Presbyterians and Independents in Yorkshire
have joined in a petition to the King for a toleration of religion, and
thought much of being denied, but seeing that neither his nor his
son's letters take cognizance of it, does not believe it. Hopes the
consultations in Parliament may produce a firm settlement, and that
such as are faulty may be punished. Presumes the roll of his company is with him at London; remembers no alterations except that
Capt. Sandford desires that Capt. Huetson may be put in the name
of his own son, and Thos. Taylor for the writer's brother. The
men have their pay weekly, and the officers wish that Sir Stephen
Fox may take care of paying the whole three companies; presumes
he will provide for his own. Used to fire some great guns on the
5th of November, but the mayor says that solemnity is very much
laid aside, and that they in the town should not use any acrimony;
but unless he signifies to the contrary, shall drink the King and
Parliament's health at the castle, and fire as many guns as in other
years. |
Oct. 31.
Harwich. |
87. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Believes the fleet of laden
colliers is in the Thames. Sees several passing to and fro, but
now they scatter carelessly, whereas heretofore they kept together.
Thanks for his care for his poor concerns. |
Oct. 31.
Pendennis. |
88. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Sixty Dutch vessels have come
in, with four convoys, part of a fleet of 100 which came out together
with eight convoys, under the conduct of Vice-Admiral Quares, of
Amsterdam, bound for France, Portugal, the West Indies, and the
Straits. There are 150 sail in all in that harbour. |
Oct. 31.
Portsmouth. |
89. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. A French vessel has arrived,
laden with French wine, bound for Chichester. An Ostend privateer met and chased her into the harbour, and the privateer rides
in the harbour close by. |
Oct. 31.
Portsmouth. |
90. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. The small French vessel
laden with wines, consigned to Chichester, is since come into
port; also an Ostend privateer, which came into the road when the
Frenchman was weighing anchor for Chichester Haven. The Ostender is small, and had like to have been taken at sea, but being a
nimble sailer, escaped; his rudder being broken, he was forced in
there. The master of the French vessel reports that 12 of their
men-of-war sailed a fortnight since for Lisbon, but were driven back
by contrary winds to Belle Isle, where they were when he departed
from Bourdeaux. |
Oct. 31.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Navy Comrs. They are to deliver to Hen. Nicoll
the prize ship Wild Boar, on his security to pay within a year
276l. 9s., the amount of her valuation; he has petitioned for the
ship to bring timber from Ireland for the rebuilding of London, and
the Prize Comrs. recommend the grant, as he has not yet been recompensed for his services towards the Restoration. [Ent. Book 26, p. 16.] |
Oct. 31.
The Diamond, Yarmouth Road. |
91. Capt. John King to the Navy Comrs. Set sail from the
Hope on the 28th, but the wind taking him short, put into Yarmouth Road, whence he will sail the first opportunity, and give them
an account. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Leith. |
92. Capt. Edward Bond, master of the galliot-hoy, to the Navy
Comrs. Never abused Capt. Strachan, except by prosecuting him
and his cousin, whom he put as master on board the galliot-hoy, for
those things which the said master sold and embezzled out of the
vessel. Capt. Strachan gave his bond that the galliot should be
delivered as good as he received her; but his cousin sold and made
away with cable, anchor, and other stores, value 100l., for which
he and his cousin must answer before the Council of Scotland, who
will cause them to make restitution. His cousin will not appear
without him, so is forced to prosecute both. Cannot sail without
a supply of stores, and the Exchequer of Scotland will not allow
any, nor money for victuals; has been forced to victual his company
on his own credit these four months. Will forbear the prosecution,
which has cost him 20l. already, if they order it. What he does
against Strachan is not for self end, but for His Majesty's interest.
Hopes they will order a supply of victualling, as he cannot have
longer credit. Is promised the company's wages on the 15th of
next month, when he shall make all the haste home that may be
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. ? |
93. Petition of Sir John Baber, physician in ordinary, to the King,
for a warrant for payment from the Exchequer of 954l. 4s. arrears
of his pension of 12s. a day, from 1 Dec. 1662 to 16 April 1667,
there being no fund at the Greencloth from which it can be paid.
Annexing, |
|
93. i. Note of monies due to Sir John Baber, for 1597 days;
total, 958l. 4s. |
| Oct. ? |
94. Petition of Bridget, widow of Dr. John Robinson, to the
King, for relief from the first moneys obtained through the account
ordered by Parliament to be given of moneys detained from or in
arrears to loyal indigent officers; had an order for relief from the
60,000l. voted by the House of Commons for poor cavaliers, in
reward of the services of her husband, who lost 600l. a year by his
loyalty, but received no benefit thereby. |
| Oct. ? |
95. Petition of John Wright, merchant of London, to the King,
for speedy relief; was employed some years after the Restoration, in
affairs of consequence between Holland and England; but two years
ago, the states of Holland and Zealand employing him on affairs
much to the prejudice of the King and kingdom, he revealed the
same to His Majesty at Oxford; this becoming known, could not
return to Holland, where his family and trading lie, and is brought
into great straits. |
| Oct. ? |
96. Warrant for acceptance of a surrender from Rob. Bertie,
Dr. Thos. Cartwright, vicar of Barking, Essex, and others, of a grant
made to them 30 June 1665, as trustees for the maintenance of
a curate to officiate in a chapel in Westhenolt Walk, of 58 acres of
land in the same parish, including Strawberry Hill and Ravensoak
Hill, being part of Waltham Forest, on rent of 5s. a year, and for a
re-grant of the same to Rob. Bertie, Dr. Thos. Cartwright, and others,
at the same rent and for the same purpose. [2 pages. Petition for
it read in Council 23 May 1666; referred to Attorney General;
his report 19 Aug. 1667; reference to Treasury Comrs. 16 Sept.
1667.] |
| Oct. ? |
Warrant for a general pardon to Sir Robert Vyner, Bart., and a
special pardon for all penalties concerning the escape of Sir John
Towris, Bart. [Ent. Book 28, p. 7.] |
| Oct. |
Warrant for the usual allowances to be made to the Postmaster
General for extraordinary service in that office. [Docquet] |
| Oct. |
Memoranda [from the Signet books] of warrants, &c., passed during
the month, the uncalendared portions of which are as follow:— |
|
Creation of Edgar, son of the Duke of York, to the dignity of
Baron Dantzey and Earl and Duke of Cambridge, with
precedence over all dukes of the realm, the King's offspring
and the Duke of York excepted. |
|
Note that the archdeaconry of Sudbury, diocese of Norwich,
is [added] by presentation to that of Llandaff. |
|
Grant to Sir Ernestus Biron of the office of Escheator in
Barbadoes and all the Caribbee Islands. |
|
Grant to Mr. Strange, governor of Hurst Castle, of 5d. a day
additional, for better support, fire and candle, &c. |
|
Grant to Edw. Dering, on surrender of Jos. Eccleston, of
the office of Receiver for cos. Suffolk and Cambridge; fee,
50l., and 20s. for every 100l. paid in. |
|
Grant to— Bouillet, messenger of the chamber in ordinary
to the Queen, of 50l. a year for attendance, to be paid
from the Treasury chamber. [Domestic Corresp., July,
1667, Vol. CCXI., No. 123.] |
| Oct. |
97. Col. John Russell to Williamson. Desires him to prepare a
lieutenant's commission for Mr. Harris, in Major Walter's company
at York. |
| Oct. |
98. Col. John Russell to Williamson. Desires him to prepare a
similar commission for John Daniell, in Capt. Lloyd's company at
York. |
| Oct. ? |
99. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Particulars of vessels laden with
salt and coals in the roads. Begs remembrance for the vacant place
of postmaster of the town. |
| Oct. ? |
100. Comr. Thos. Middleton to the Navy Comrs. Has been
obliged to have everything in the port done himself, which properly belonged to the Ordnance Office, there being no one else to
do it. Has lent the King's hoys to carry the guns and carriages to
and from 200 sail of ships and to the Isle of Wight, otherwise the
island would have been exposed to danger; also to the Slothany
when appointed for a battery, and to Gosport Point. The crane ropes
have been worn, and one of the wharfs so much damaged by laying
ordnance upon it, that they are forced to drive piles to keep it from
falling. At the dockhead [Portsmouth], the wharf is so settled that it
was doubtful whether it would not fall in; is informed it is in great
danger of blowing up, if the guns are continually laid on it. Has
therefore been compelled to keep them in lighters and hoys for weeks
together, which endangers both guns and vessels; 500l. would not
make good the wharfs, nor 1,200l. pay for the hire of lighters and
men for the guns, &c. [Adm. Paper. 3 pages.] |
| Oct. ? |
101. Sir Wm. Coventry to Pepys. Besides the 30,000l. received
by Lord Anglesey from the East India Company on the seamen's
wages, the Treasury Comrs. are sure of 20,000l. more from them on
another assignment before January, which is intended for wages, so
are desirous that he should pay in the river as well as at Chatham,
as fast as he can, to cut off the growing charge, beginning first with
those ships where the least money will cut off the most charge. No
day, except Sunday, should be neglected in this work, and the certificates be returned to the Treasury chamber of what money is
weekly paid. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. |
102. Proposals by Sir Thos. Strickland to the Navy Comrs., to
build three third-rate frigates in Foudray Pill, to be completed by
1 Aug. 1671, upon a similar contract to that of Mr. Baylie, of
Bristol. [Adm. Paper.] Enclosing, |
|
102. i. Edward Tyldesley to [Sam. Pepys]. Robt. Withers and
the writer have viewed Foudray Pill, where they proposed
to build ships for the King's service. Sends a draft
sketch thereof, leaving the rest of the business to be
transacted by his partners, Sir Thos. Strickland and
Mr. Withers. Has such timber as all England cannot
show. Lodge in the Forest of Meirscough, 1 Oct. 1667. |
|
102. ii. Sketch of Walney Island, the pill, bar, &c., in coloured
chalks. |
| Oct. ? |
103. Account by Sir John Knight of moneys disbursed by him
for fitting out several frigates by order of the Navy Comrs., amounting to 1,735l. 17s. 8d. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. ? |
104. Precedents furnished by the Ordnance Office as to the duty
of the Navy Office to defray expenses incurred in taking out ships'
guns, November and December 1628, June 1630, and March 1635.
[Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
| Oct. ? |
105. Queries as to the cost of sawing, and bringing timber from
Bristol to London for windows, balconies, &c., its price in London,
and what conveyance may be had at Bristol for transporting 1,000
tons. |
| Oct. |
106. Notes of rents received on grants of patents specified, in
Michaelmas term; total, 3,901l. 19s. 7d. |
| Oct. |
Lists sent by Morgan Lodge to Williamson, of King's and merchants' ships in the Downs, the state of the wind, time of the arrival
and dispatch of the mails, &c. |
| No. |
Date. |
King's. |
Merchants'. |
Wind. |
Mails. |
Notes. |
| Arrival. |
Dispatch. |
|
Oct. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
107 |
1 |
7 |
8 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
The homeward-bound merchantmen are sailing out, except
two East Indiamen. |
|
108 |
2 |
10 |
7 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
109 |
3 |
10 |
8 |
S.W. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
110 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
111 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
S.W. |
— |
— |
|
|
112 |
6 |
11 |
2 |
W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
113 |
8 |
14 |
4 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
114 |
8 |
10 |
6 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
115 |
9 |
10 |
7 |
S.W. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
116 |
10 |
8 |
14 |
W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
117 |
11 |
— |
— |
N. |
— |
— |
Most of the ships have sailed out
this afternoon. |
|
118 |
12 |
5 |
3 |
E. |
4 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
119 |
13 |
2 |
1 |
E. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
Four companies of Scots have
been shipped for France,
and went on board without
trouble. A vessel bound for
the East Indies was aground,
but has got off again. |
|
120 |
14 |
2 |
1 |
N.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
121 |
15 |
6 |
2 |
N.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
122 |
16 |
6 |
2 |
— |
— |
— |
|
|
123 |
17 |
5 |
5 |
S.S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
124 |
18 |
4 |
6 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
125 |
18 |
5 |
20 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
Will deliver Lord Arlington's
packet when the Reserve
comes into the Downs. |
|
126 |
19 |
5 |
21 |
S.W. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
127 |
20 |
6 |
22 |
W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
The Orange, formerly a Dutch
ship, has passed through the
Downs. |
|
128 |
21 |
6 |
— |
N.N.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
Some merchant ships have gone
out, but the winds prevent
boats going to see, while two
more are come in. |
|
129 |
22 |
4 |
14 |
W. |
5 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
130 |
23 |
2 |
0 |
N.E. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
All the ships are gone or going,
except the Kent and Portland. |
|
131 |
24 |
2 |
0 |
N.E. |
5 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
132 |
25 |
2 |
0 |
S.W. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
133 |
27 |
2 |
2 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
The Portland and three French
convoys have passed through
northwards. |
|
134 |
28 |
3 |
19 |
W.S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
135 |
31 |
— |
— |
N. |
5 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
All the ships in the last list are
in, except the Paradox. |
