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Nov. 1. Whitehall. |
R. Yard to Lord Ambr. Williamson. The letters from Dublin
of the 22nd past give an account that on [that day] the Commons
in a committee proceeded on the consideration of the Bill for the
better preservation of his Majesty's royal person and government,
and having rejected several clauses in it, the Report was ordered
to be made immediately; when the House agreed with the
committee (there being upon the Question 80 against 72) to reject
the first and chief clause of the Bill, which obliges all persons to
take the oaths upon the penalties therein mentioned; and
consequently the Bill is lost. |
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Last Saturday night Lord Warwick, Lord Mohun and four
other gentlemen being together at a tavern, they quarrelled and
went to Leicester Fields, where they fought, 3 against 3; and
one of them, Mr. Coote, son of Colonel Coote, was killed, and the
rest thereupon absconded. |
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The duchess of Grafton is married to Mr. Hanmore, a young
gentleman of a very good estate, nephew to Sir John Hanmore. |
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We expect every hour to hear that Sir Cloudesley Shovell is
come into the Downs from Spithead, in order to his repairing to
the coast of Holland with the men-of-war and yachts that are to
attend his Majesty in his return. Endorsed, R. Novr. 4–14, 98.
2½ pp. [S.P.32. 11. ff. 28–29.] |
Nov. 1. Whitehall. |
J. Ellis to the same. We think of nothing now but his Majesty's
return, and the citizens wish he would have come before his
birthday; which would have quickened trade, that is now but
indifferent. |
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Though the wars amongst the princes are ended in most places,
they are not amongst our braves. On Saturday night the earl
of Warwick, lord Mohun and four young gentlemen, having sat
up all night at Locket's, thought fit to quarrel, and by break of
day to decide their differences in Leicester Fields; where a pretty
young man, Col. Richard Coote's son of Ireland, was killed dead
upon the place, having received one wound in his throat and
another in his reines. Who killed him is not yet known, they being
all absconded. This is the third man lord Mohun has been at
the killing of, before he is 21 years old. |
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It is believed the parliament will sit to do business [on the]
29th inst. That in Ireland has again excepted against the clause
in the Bill, for preservation of the king's person, which imposes
the oath of supremacy upon all the papists; so that that Bill is
lost for this session there. |
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The duke of Ormonde is returned from Ireland. The duchess
of Grafton is married to a gent. of Sussex, Mr. Hanmer, of about
23 years old, who has a good estate. Endorsed, R. Nov. 4–14,
1698. 4 pp. [S.P. 32. 15. ff. 238–239.] |
Nov. 2. Whitehall. |
James Vernon to the Lords of the Admiralty, desiring, at the
instance of the Swedish resident, the discharge of five subjects
of Sweden (named), pressed some time since to serve on board
H.M.S. Monmouth. [S.P. 44. 204. p. 197.] |
Nov. 2. |
Warrant to apprehend — Winter, a tailor and his wife, for
suspicion of treason. Memdum: Winter, and his wife, was
discharged, 18 Novr., 98. Capt. Baker desired it. [S.P. 44. 349.
p. 87.] |
Nov. 3. Whitehall. |
Proclamation by the Lords Justices, reciting that parliament
stands prorogued to the 29th inst.; and declaring that it is the
King's pleasure that parliament shall sit on that date for the
despatch of business. Printed. [S.P. 45. 13. No. 166.] |
Nov. 3. |
The examination of Dennis Kelly: says he was born in Ireland
at Tracton Abbey within 10 miles of Cork. About 1690 he went
into King James's army there, and was a lieutenant in Col. Lacy's
regiment. Upon the capitulation of Limerick he went into
France, and lived at St. Germains; but not in the army. He
came into England a fortnight since. He knows one Mr. John
Coleman, who kept the wood yard at St. Germains, which Mr.
Coleman has been here about 2 years. When he [Kelly] was at
St. Germains, about 2 months since, he was with one Mr. Barry,
father-in-law to Coleman; and saw Barry read a letter, which he
said was from Coleman. He knows one Mrs. Chilton, who lives
near St. James's Square. She was at St. Germains about 6 years
since, and was laundress to the Prince of Wales, and continued so
till last year; when she resigned to her daughter, who is married
to Capt. Calanan at St. Germains. Mrs. Chilton has been in
England these 4 or 6 years, and has continually kept a correspondence at St. Germains, and used to send over letters and tokens
by one Mrs. Aldriche, who is now at St. Germains; her husband is
a turner in Duke Street. |
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Mrs. Chilton's son (a young gentleman now at St. Germains)
writ his mother word that he [Kelly] was banished the Court, and
designed for England: whereupon Mrs. Chilton wrote back to her
son by all means to secure him, for if he came over he would be
the ruin of all King James's friends here: upon which several
messengers were sent out to take him, but he fled to the earl of
Jersey at Paris, and so he came for England. |
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He knows Mr. La Rue, who was a brigadier or major in the first
troop of King James's guards, and is now in England. |
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He knows Lieut. Edwd. Warren and Lieut. Charles Aysleby,
both officers in the army in France: they have often come over
with letters and messages to King James's friends; but he knows
not to whom. They are now in England, but he does not know
their lodgings. |
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He knows William Plommer, who was an officer in Parker's
regiment in Ireland; Saml. Kenderick in the same regiment; Lt.
Vario in King James's foot guards in France; Mr. Gray, a coalmonger's son in London, and was in the foot guards which belongs
to King James in France; Ensign Polton in the same guards. |
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All these persons are now in England, and before they came over
he saw Birkenhead about six weeks since at St. Germains pay
them several sums of money, which Birkenhead said was for
future services. They went immediately upon this for England.
Sworn before Tho. Hopkins. |
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[Note.] I attended Mr. Attorney General for his opinion
whether, upon this information, Colman and Chilton can be
charged with any crime; who was of opinion they could not,
otherwise than by the late Act of parliament against correspondence with the late King James. Novr. 17th, 1698. Nichs.
Baker. Endorsed, Copy of Denis Kelly's examination. 2½ pp.
[S.P. 32. 11. ff. 30–31.] |
Nov. 3. |
Daniel Geary, examined, says: he was at St. Germains in the
winter '96, where he was in company with one Mr. Barry, gentleman-usher to King James's queen, and is father-in-law to one
Mr. John Coleman, and [sic] in this informant's presence drew
out some letters which he received out of England from Mr.
Coleman, and heard them read. The contents were to give an
account of affairs in England. Edwd. Warren was a lieutenant
in the Dublin regiment in France. Charles Aysleby was a
lieutenant in the same regiment. He does not know William
Plowman, Saml. Kendrick, nor William Pullinger. Lt. Vario he
does know, and says he was in Dorrington's regiment in France.
Sworn before Tho. Hopkins. Endorsed, Copy of Dan. Geary's
information. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. ff. 32–33.] |
Nov. 4. Whitehall. |
Tho. Hopkins to Lord Ambassador Williamson. I have little
news to send by this post besides the proclamation which is now
published, for the meeting of the parliament the 29th of this
month for the despatch of business. There is like to be a great
contest about the choice of a Speaker, the parties beginning to
form themselves so long beforehand. Our friends are zealous for
Sir Thomas Littleton; the other side are as violent against him.
Though I think they are not yet determined who to pitch upon,
some are for Sir Edwd. Seymour, others for [Jack struck out] Mr.
Granville; but I believe at last they will pitch upon the old
Speaker, Mr. Foley; thus, whilst they are divided, I hope it will
be carried by our friend Sir Thomas. |
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The King's birthday is observed with all the marks of affection
imaginable, and there is a great ball this evening at St. James's.
2 pp. [Ibid. f. 36.] |
Nov. 4. Whitehall. |
R. Y[ard] to the same. The Duke of Ormond landed at
Neston this day sevnight on his return from Dublin, and came to
town last night. |
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This day, being the King's birthday, there was a great Court at
St. James of the nobility and other persons of quality, and at
night there was a ball in the new Great Room. Endorsed, R.
Novr. 8–18, 1698. 2¼ pp. [Ibid. ff. 34–35.] |
Nov. 4. |
Warrant to apprehend —Johnson, for suspicion of treason:
(another [similar warrant was] dated 5th Novr.): like warrants, of
the same date, to apprehend Edward Warren, Charles Aylesbury,
William Plommer, Samuel Kendrick, — Vario, — Gray,
— Polton, and George Higgons [S.P. 44. 349. p. 88]:—
Adams, — Holms, — Shirly, — Greenway, — Berkeley
[ibid. p. 90]: Coll. — FitzGerald [ibid. p. 91], Patrick Shaw,
Capt. — Macarty, — Simonds, the lady Smith and her son
Samuel Smith. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 5. |
Warrant to apprehend — Davis, for suspicion of treason
[S.P. 44. 349. p. 88]: similar warrants for Thomas Pretty, John
Ashton, Thomas Hayman, Peter Wright, William Rowell, Thomas
Holt, John Bageon, John Bavington, John Spire, Thomas Hellows,
William Mile, Richd. Hurst, John Permun, William Flint, Thomas
Stephens [ibid. p. 89], John Parchmore, John Warner, — Evans,
— Norton, — Snell, Sir Richard Dunton, — Davenport
[ibid. p. 90], Paul Robinson [ibid. p. 91]. |
Nov. 6. |
Warrant to apprehend — Dudley, for suspicion of high
treason. [S.P. 44. 349. p. 88.] |
Nov. 6. The Hague. |
Pass to Mary Smith, wife to one of Lord Lexington's servants.
[S.P. 44. 386. p. 20.] |
Nov. 8. Whitehall. |
James Vernon to Sir Charles Hedges. I received the enclosed
papers by the last post from Loo, concerning a French vessel
seized and condemned at Jamaica. She had been sent by the
governor of Petit Guaves to Cuba for the exchange of prisoners,
and had passports from both the French and Spanish governors
declaring the intention of the voyage, which the French ministers
make the foundation for reclaiming the ship. I desire your
opinion on the case. [S.P. 44. 204. p. 197.] |
Nov. 8. Whitehall. |
The same to Mr. Basil Dixwell. The Admiralty have sent me
a copy of your letter to them about the difficulty you find in
quartering one of the Marine companies at Dover. I have laid
it before the Lords Justices, who recommend an enquiry how the
town of Dover comes to be unpaid for the marines formerly
quartered there, and that care be taken to get those quarters duly
discharged. They hope that you will use your interest there to
dispose the inhabitants not to be uneasy in quartering the
company, since it will not be long before parliament meets; who
no doubt will consider the objections you mention, which are
likewise made in other places, where the soldiers however are still
received. [S.P. 44. 99. p. 567.] |
Nov. 8. Whitehall. |
R. Yard to Lord Ambr. Williamson. By the letters from Deal
come in this day, we have advice that Sir Cloudesley Shovell,
with the squadron of men-of-war under his command, sailed from
the Downs last Sunday in the afternoon, in order to attend his
Majesty on his passage from Holland. |
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This day came in the letters from Dublin of the 2nd inst., which
give an account that on Monday the 31st Oct. the Commons in a
committee of the whole House had under consideration the
settling the time during which the tax upon salt should be levied.
After some debate they thought fit to postpone their Resolution
to be taken therein till some other funds could be considered;
and then they came to these Resolutions; that towards the Supply
all grants or remittals of quit-rent shall be re-assumed, and that
a tax be laid on all lands, tenements and hereditaments. 1 p.
[S.P. 32. 11. f. 37.] |
Nov. 8. London. |
Tho. Musgrave to [Sir Joseph Williamson]. I write your
Exelensey a letter yt. night I came to London, to returne the
many obliegations and great friendship that your Exelensey and
my Lady Cathieren showed me. Wednesday next I am for
Saulsbuery on purpose to release Mr. Dickeson out of prisson
and to take him a longe with me to ye Leueard Ieslands, and I
will do what I can for him, if he will be advised. I begg your
Exelensey will speake to Mr. Blaithwhite, that incaise any of my
ffeild offiesers should quit or die, that there may noe body come
over my head as major, I being the eldest capt. Endorsed,
Novr. 8–18. R. Novr. 13–23, 98. Mr. Musgrave. 1 p. [Ibid.
f. 38.] |
Nov. 9–19. The Hague. |
Royal warrant to the Lords Justices of Ireland to pay an
allowance of 4s. a day, part of the pension of Lieut. Col. du
Bordac, lately deceased, to Anna Albertina du Passy, widow of
Capt. du Passy of the earl of Galway's regiment, who was killed
in our service in Flanders. (Cf. Calendar of Treasury Books, XIV,
p. 181.) [S.O. 1. 14. p. 159.] |
Nov. 9. |
Warrant to apprehend Thomas Clarke, for treasonable practices.
Memdum.: Clarke was taken into custody the 9th Novr., '98.
[S.P. 44. 349. p. 88.] |
Nov. 9. |
Warrant to bring —Haws and his wife, and Colonel —,
Mrs. Seal and Mrs. Knot before Mr. Secretary, to be examined
concerning such things as shall be objected against them [ibid.
p. 89]: a like warrant for Mrs. Godday and her maid servant.
[Ibid.] |
Nov. 10. Whitehall. |
Ja. Vernon to Lord Coventry at Coombe. I have delivered
your letter of the 7th inst. to the council. I hope the country
will find a good effect everywhere of the orders issued for keeping
corn at a moderate price. [S.P. 44. 99. p. 568.] |
[Nov. 10.] |
Gilbert Zass to Lord Ambr. Williamson: according to his
promise, sends enclosed the remedy against the gout. Endorsed,
10–20 Nov., 98. Sr. Gilbt. Zas. 1 p. [S.P. 32. 11. ff. 39–40.] |
Nov. 10. Treasury. |
Money warrant for the payment to Katherine, the queendowager, of £6,104 17s. 8¼d., to be satisfied by tallies of anticipation
on the commissioners appointed to receive the money subscribed
pursuant to the Act for raising two millions. Signed by the
Treasury Lords. 1 p. (Cf. Cal. of Treasury Books, XIV, p. 181.)
[Ibid. ff. 41–42.] |
Nov. 11. Whitehall. |
R. Y[ard] to Lord Ambr. Williamson. Newsletter. Endorsed,
R. Novr. 15–25, 98. 1 p. [S.P. 32. 15. ff. 240–241.] |
Nov. 11. Whitehall. |
J. Ellis to the same. The wind being fair, though the weather
be at present foul, having snowed hard all day, we hope to see his
Majesty here the beginning of next week. |
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One Paul Robinson, a servant to Mr. George Higgons, and
that was on that account committed to the Gatehouse in the time
of the late plot, came about two months since and declared he
could discover a conspiracy now carrying on against his Majesty's
person, which was to be put in execution immediately upon his
Majesty's landing from Holland; and has given in several informations upon oath, wherein he names divers persons as concerned
in it; but he is so little able to make out his allegations that he is
committed to Newgate. Some persons have been taken up and
examined before my Lords Justices on this account, and it must
be expected that the noise of a conspiracy will be spread abroad,
as well as it is here. Endorsed, R. Novr. 15–25, 98. 3 pp.
[Ibid. ff. 242–243.] |
Nov. 11. Whitehall. |
Newsletter. Falmouth, 7th Nov. Yesterday the Spanish
Allyance arrived here from Corona in three days, and brings
letters from Madrid of 29 past, which say that the king of Spain
continues well and goes abroad daily to divert himself; that
Admiral Aylmer with 17 men-of-war, two fire ships, 2 bomb-ships,
and 2 store-ships arrived at Cadiz the 25 past. Endorsed, R.
Novr. 15–25. ¼ p. [S.P. 32. 11. f. 43.] |
Nov. 11. Whitehall. |
Warrant to the keeper of Newgate to receive into custody
Paul Robinson, for a conspiracy against the lives of several of his
Majesty's subjects by falsely accusing them upon oath of high
treason in conspiring the death of the king. [S.P. 44. 349. p. 92.] |
Nov. 12. Brampton. |
Sam. Blackwell to Mr. William Hayes [at] the Lord Chief
Baron's chambers in the Inner Temple. I am glad to hear you
have received and disposed of the money. When Mr. Whitwell
of Oundle shews you a note under my hand I desire you'll please
to deliver the receipt from Sir Robert Clayton's agent to him,
and take his. My own and my wife's most humble services to
my Lord Chief Baron, and my lady, and to Madam Ward, and the
other good ladies her sisters. 1 p. [S.P. 32. 11. f. 44.] |
Nov. 15. Whitehall. |
Newsletter to Lord Ambassador Williamson. Letters from
Dublin of the 7th inst. came in last Sunday. [Irish parliamentary
proceedings.] |
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The letters from Portsmouth of the 13th say Rear Admiral
Benbow is arrived there from hence, and has hoisted his flag on
board H.M.S. Gloucester, being to command the squadron now
going to the West Indies with Collingwood's regiment. 2 pp.
[Ibid. f. 45.] |
Nov. 15. |
Warrant to apprehend Jacob Spicer, for transporting wool out
of the kingdom and other evil practices against the government.
[S.P. 44. 349. p. 92.] |
Nov. 15. |
Warrant to repair on board a vessel called the John and Elizabeth,
— Blake, master, in the river or the Downs, and there to search
for and apprehend divers suspicious and dangerous persons.
[Ibid. p. 99.] |
Nov. 15. |
Warrant to apprehend William Bleake, for transporting wool
out of the kingdom. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 17. Whitehall. |
Ja. Vernon to Capt. Warner. Understanding that you have
brought over from Jersey a prisoner, put on board your ship by
Col. Collier, I have sent a messenger with a warrant to receive
him. [S.P. 44. 99. p. 569.] |
Nov. 17. |
Warrant to repair on board H.M. yacht Isabella, Capt. Warner,
commander, now lying at Southampton, and there receive into
custody John Lewis, a prisoner, brought from Jersey and bring
him before Mr. Secretary to be examined. [S.P. 44. 349. p. 92.] |
Nov. 18. Whitehall. |
J. Ellis to Lord Ambr. Williamson. The expectation of his
Majesty's arrival keeps all things in suspense. The duke of
Shrewsbury came to town last night, and is as well as ever he was.
It is generally believed that he intends to resign the seals: and
though perhaps his Majesty does not know himself how he shall
dispose of them, yet our politicians, who resolve a great deal
sooner, say the earl of Jersey comes over with the King, to be
made Secretary of State. 2 pp. [S.P. 32. 15. ff. 244–245.] |
Nov. 18. Whitehall. |
R. Yard to the same. The letters from Ireland of the 9th inst.
bring an account that the House of Commons had agreed with the
committee to raise, towards the Supply granted to his Majesty,
£90,000 upon lands. They had likewise resolved in the committee
to lay a duty upon salt for two years; which it was computed
would raise about £30,000; and the remaining £18,000 (to make
the whole Supply £138,000) was to be raised by the re-assumption
of the quit-rents granted away by the Crown, excepting those
that have been granted pursuant to the Act of Settlement, or
other Acts of parliament, or which have been purchased upon
valuable considerations. |
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His Majesty's ships under Rear Admiral Benbow lie at Spithead,
waiting only for a fair wind, to sail to the West Indies. They
have on board Colonel Collingwood's regiment, which they are to
land in the Leeward Islands. |
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Mr. Norris, his Majesty's ambassador to the Great Mogul, is
hastening away, and may be ready in a fortnight or three weeks
to embark. He goes to India with four men-of-war, designed to
suppress the pirates in those parts, under the command of Capt.
Warren. |
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Last Tuesday, being queen dowager's birthday, divers persons
of quality were entertained at Somerset House, by the earl of
Feversham, and in the evening the countess of Arlington gave a
ball. 1½ pp. [S.P. 32. 11. f. 46.] |
Nov. 18. Treasury. |
Money warrant for the payment to Katherine, the queen
dowager, of £9,157 6s. 6¼d. Signed by the Treasury Lords. 1 p.
(Cf. Cal. of Treasury Books, XIV, p. 194.) [S.P. 32. 11. ff. 47–48.] |
Nov. 18–28. The Hague. |
Royal warrant to the Lords Justices of Ireland to cause the
sum of £3,011 5s. 0d. to be taken off the charge for the year 1692
of the late regiment of horse commanded by the late Brigadier
William Woseley. (Cf. Calendar of Treasury Books, XIV, pp.
199–200.) [S.O. 1. 14. pp. 117–18.] |
Nov. 18. |
Warrant to search for suspected persons at Mrs. Lowther's
lodgings in Dyet Street in St. Giles, and to apprehend them
[S.P. 44. 349. p. 92]: a like warrant for searching for suspected
persons at The Barber's Pole, against The Black Swan in
Bartholomew Lane, behind the Royal Exchange. Memdum: Mr.
Jackson and Mr. Barlow were kept in custody a day, in pursuance
of this warrant. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 18. |
Warrant to apprehend Mathias Lyddall, for suspicion of treason.
[Ibid. p. 96.] |
Nov. 19. Whitehall. |
Ja. Vernon to the mayor of Rye, informing him that he has
sent a messenger with a warrant to receive into custody Mr.
Brown and Mr. Bassett, lately come from France, whom the
mayor had stopped upon suspicion, "they refusing to take the
oaths." [S.P. 44. 99. p. 569.] |
Nov. 19. |
Warrant to receive into custody John Browne and John
Basset, for suspicion of high treason. Discharged by order 3
Decr., 98. [S.P. 44. 349. p. 94.] |
Nov. 20. |
Warrant to repair into Kent and Sussex, and search for and
apprehend Thomas Wilson, George Wilson, — Larkin, —
Cenney, John Pain, John Rickraft, William Young, Thomas
Fegg, Joseph Beechun and John Slaughter, for transporting wool
into France. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 20. The Hague. |
Passes to George Marre, soldier, of Capt. Steward's company in
Col. Lauder's regiment, with a discharge from Major McLeod, in
the absence of the colonel, dated Breda, Nov. 14, '98: and to
Donald Mackquean of Capt. Baird's company and to Donald
Young of Capt. Murray's company, and to Donald Rosse of
Major McLeod's company, in the same regiment [S.P. 44. 386.
pp. 20, 21]: and to Thomas Holme of the Lyf company in Col.
de Bernant's regiment in the States' service, with a discharge
from the colonel dated Bergen-op-zoone, Oct. 7, '98. [Ibid. p. 21.] |
Nov. 21. Whitehall. |
Ja. Vernon to Mr. Blackbourn, Secretary to the East India
Company. I laid to-day before the Lords Justices your letter
of the 18th inst., with the enclosed advices from India, concerning
the piracies committed by Captain Kidd. They ordered that
instructions be given to the commander of the squadron, now
going to the East Indies for the suppressing of the pirates, that he
use his utmost endeavours to seize Kidd and his vessel, if he be
still in those seas, in order to bring him and his accomplices to
condign punishment; and they directed instructions to be sent
to the earl of Bellomont for securing Kidd with his ship and
associates, in case he return to New York, where he has his family
settled, and from whence he is said to have carried the greatest
part of his crew; and the like instructions will be sent to the rest
of his Majesty's colonies in America. |
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Their Excellenices, finding by these advices how much Capt.
Wright, the commander of the Quidah Merchant, misbehaved in
yielding up his ship to Kidd without making any resistance, and
in sharing with him in his piracies by taking to his own use some
part of the plundered goods that belonged to his freighters, are
of opinion that Wright ought to be apprehended and made
answerable; and will give orders accordingly, unless the company
have anything to object. |
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If there be anything more that the company judges proper to be
done for vindicating the honour of the nation against the
calumnies raised in India, and for the security of the factories
there, I desire you will let me know it. [S.P. 44. 99. pp. 570–571.] |
Nov. 22. Whitehall. |
J. Ellis to Lord Ambr. Williamson. We are very solicitous
about his Majesty's return, the wind continuing contrary to him,
and parliament being to meet this day sevenight, if he is here;
otherwise it must be prorogued again, and a further delay may
disorder the measures we are taking to secure a good Speaker.
Sir Thomas Littleton is the person we desire, but the adverse
party are labouring to make an interest to get Sir Edward Seymour
or Col. Granville into the chair, though there is no great likelihood
of their succeeding. |
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The air of the town not agreeing well with the duke of
Shrewsbury, he is removed to Kensington. |
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The great discourse of the town is about the Marquise of
Richlieu's being ordered to depart out of the kingdom, as is said,
by the King's command; which being a thing unusual, people
are very inquisitive after the reason, but must be content with
conjectures. |
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A ship fitted out by some private persons here, to cruise upon
the pirates at Madagascar, having taken a ship with an officer of
the Great Mogol's on board, the East India merchants are afraid
he will revenge the affront upon their factors in that country.
Endorsed, R. N. 26–Dec. 6, 98. 3 pp. [S.P. 32. 15. ff. 245–246.] |
Nov. 22. Whitehall. |
R. Y[ard] to the same. Yesterday came in letters from Dublin
of the 15th inst., and brought an account that on the 10th and 11th
the House of Commons proceeded further on the report of the
Supply [Irish parliamentary proceedings]. The House of Lords
in the bishop of Derry's case had on the 14th in debate whether
the bishop should be put into possession of the lands in dispute.
But my Lord Chancellor interposed and made a proposal to the
House of a method for an accommodation, to which the Lords
were inclined and accordingly appointed six of their members,
viz.: three spiritual and three temporal lords, and they are in
hopes their difference may be brought to a happy conclusion. |
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The West India squadron continues wind-bound at Spithead.
Endorsed, R. N. 26–Dec. 6, 98. 2¼ pp. [S.P. 32. 11. ff. 49–50.] |
Nov. 22. |
Warrant to apprehend Samuel Nash and bring him before Mr.
Secretary, to answer to such things as shall be objected against
him concerning a letter delivered by him and pretended to be
writ by the Emperor of Morocco. [S.P. 44. 349. p. 91.] |
Nov. 22. |
Warrant to apprehend Leonard Archer of Deal, for transporting
wool to France. [Ibid. p. 94.] [In margin] at the desire of
Capt. Baker. |
Nov. 25. Whitehall. |
J. Ellis to Lord Ambr. Williamson. You have Sir Henry
Furnase in Holland, envoy from our new East India Company, to
solicit the discharge of their pieces of eight, a trick some suspect
to have been played them by the artifices of the old company,
who are themselves in danger of a misfortune, if it has not already
happened to them, occasioned by the taking of a ship richly
laden, with a great officer on board, by one Kid, commander of a
ship fitted out here to cruize upon the pirates at Madagascar.
This man, having been formerly a buccaneer, seeing a considerable
booty in his way, could not forbear returning to his old piratical
trade, and took her; which injury and damage, it is feared, the
Mogol will revenge on the English in his territories. |
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Letters from Madrid of 12 inst., come in to-day, by the way of
the Corunna, say the king of Spain is in good health, and likely
to live many years. Mr. Closterman the painter, that was here,
is now at Madrid, and employed in drawing that king and queen's
pictures. |
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One Wentworth, a master of a ship arrived at Lisbon from New
England, gives out that they had a report there, which came from
Jamaica, that the Spanish governors in the West Indies had set
up for themselves; but this needs confirmation. Endorsed, R.
N. 28–Dec. 8, 98. 4pp. [S.P. 32. 15. ff. 247–248.] |
Nov. 25. Whitehall. |
Newsletter to the same. The West India squadron is now at
St. Helens, in order to proceed on their voyage with the first
opportunity of wind and weather. |
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The duke of Shrewsbury who came to town to wait upon the
King, finding himself much out of order, is returned to his house
in Gloucestershire. |
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The new East India Company having received an account that
a quantity of pieces of eight, which were bought in Holland for
their use, were seized there, Sir Henry Furnese, one of the directors
of the company, went hence last Tuesday for Holland, to take
care of the company's concerns on this occasion. 1 p. [S.P. 32.
11. f. 51.] |
Nov. 28. Whitehall. |
Warrant by the Lords Justices of England for holding a court
martial, composed of the field officers and captains of MajorGeneral Erle's regiment of foot and Colonel Seymour's regiment
of marines now at Portsmouth, or any six of them, under the
presidency of Colonel Robert Freke, to try the difference that has
lately happened between Colonel Collingwood and Lieutenant
Harris of the regiment under Collingwood's command. [S.P. 44.
167. p. 362.] |
Nov. 28. |
Warrant for the payment of the extraordinary expenses of
Matthew Prior, esq., secretary to the embassy in France from
Aug. 10, 1698, to Nov. 10 following. [S.P. 44. 348. p. 37.] |
Nov. 28. |
A similar warrant for the expenses of Richard Hill, esq., envoy
at Brussels from March 1st, 1697–8, to Sept. 1st, 1698. [Ibid.
p. 38.] |
Nov. 29. Whitehall. |
Ja. Vernon to Mr. Paterson. I have your letter of the 26th,
and hope very soon to discourse with some of the commissioners
of the Customs upon it. But I know not what directions or
authority they can give to any of their officers more than is
already contained in the proclamation of the 13th October last;
and whoever pursues the intent and meaning thereof will do great
service to the public, and need not fear but he will be supported.
It is a melancholy consideration if the magistrates and justices
of the peace, who are to try the offences mentioned in the
proclamation and to inflict the penalties, should themselves be
guilty of the breach of so many laws. The least that can be said
is that, whoever they may be, they are very unfit for that trust
and ought to be made an example of. If the fact be proved,
whenever anything of that kind passes within your observation,
I desire the information may be sent me upon oath, and I shall
think it my duty to make known the behaviour of such magistrates,
who have neither regard to the laws nor compassion to the poor.
[S.P.44. 99. p. 572.] |
Nov.29. Whitehall. |
J. Ellis to Lord Ambr. Williamson. The parliament met to-day
and was prorogued by writ to this day sevenight, when we hope
for his Majesty's presence, the wind being good. |
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Pamphlets fly about thick, as is usual at the beginning of a
parliament. The most remarkable are An history of standing
armies in England, which is a violent satyr, as well upon the king
as his predecessors since Queen Elizabeth. Another is Advice about
choosing a Speaker, a matter which the world here is divided upon;
which is a scurrilous and false invective, against Sir Thomas
Littleton especially, though Sir Edw. Seymer and others are
pointed at too, he being the person some people are most apprehensive of, though he be a gentleman so accomplished in all
points as not to be justly liable to any exception. To these there
are Answers, Replies etc., with which we pass our time, for want
of the Court at home and news from abroad. |
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As the new East India Company are sending an ambassador
to the Indies, so the old one are sending Dr. Davenant to take
care of their affairs. Endorsed, R. Dec. 5–15, 98. 4 pp. [S.P. 32.
15. ff. 249–250.] |
Nov. 29. Whitehall. |
R. Y[ard] to the same. This easterly wind will carry out the
West India squadron commanded by Rear Admiral Benbow,
which has lain long wind-bound at Spithead. |
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His Majesty's ships for suppressing the pirates in the East
Indies, under command of Capt. Warren, are likewise hastening
away, and Mr. Norris, his Majesty's ambassador to the Great
Mogul, is accordingly preparing to embark; and the Lords
Justices to confer upon him a mark of royal favour, and to give
him an honour suitable to his employment, have signed a warrant
for a patent creating him a baron of this kingdom. |
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An indictment having been exhibited against Paul Robinson
for perjury and conspiracy against the lives of several persons,
in falsely charging them upon oath with treasonable practices, he
pleaded guilty. |
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This day came in two posts from Ireland with letters of the 19th
inst.; which bring an account that the House of Commons, finding
great objections made against the tax upon salt, had laid it wholly
aside, and had voted, in lieu thereof, to raise £30,000 more upon
land, and they intended to proceed upon the consideration of
further Ways and Means to raise the rest of the Supply. |
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The House of Lords had a complaint made to them that one
Campbell, as is said by direction of the agent for the city of
Londonderry, had served the bishop of Derry with an order of
the House of Lords in England, relating to the dispute between
the said city and the bishop concerning some lands. This being
accounted a breach of privilege against the bishop, the House of
Lords ordered Campbell to be taken into custody, and made an
order that the bishop should be forthwith put into the possession
of the lands. |
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We want three posts from Holland. Endorsed, R. Dec. 5–15,
98. 3 pp. [S.P.32. 11. ff. 52–53.] |
Nov. 29. |
Received by order of the barons of the Exchequer 6s. 8d. for
the use of the poor prisoners in Ludgate by Tho. Whitehead,
steward. 1 p. [Ibid. f. 54.] |
Nov. 30. |
Warrant to the keeper of Newgate to receive into custody
Thomas Carter, outlawed for high treason in filing and diminishing
the current coin. [S.P.44. 349. p. 94.] |
[Nov.] The Hague. |
Royal warrant to the Lords of the Treasury of Scotland. John
Knips, merchant in Bergen-op-Zoon, at the desire of Col. George
Hamilton and the other officers of the regiment, furnished both
officers and soldiers with mounting, tents and other things
necessary; for payment whereof the States of Zealand caused
arrest the pay of the regiment whilst in this country. The same
was by our order taken off, and the regiment fully cleared. It is
reasonable that Knips be refunded, and we are informed that the
officers of the regiment have allowed the third part of their
monthly pay for satisfaction of their particular debts, and that
the colonel has, for payment of what was laid out by Knips on
account of the soldiers, assigned him to the retention money that
shall be due to the regiment from the 1st of this month of November and until he is completely paid. |
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You will therefore give order for stopping the third of the
monthly pay of the officers, and pay the same to Knips: and
what precepts are issued for the retention money of the regiment
from Nov. 1st you are to order the same to Knips, until he is paid
the sums in the assignation granted to him by the colonel, with
allowance of what may be necessary for remitting the same to
this country. [S.P.57. 17. p. 57.] |
Nov. |
Warrant to search for a seditious pamphlet printed at the house
of—Derby in Bartholmew Lane near Smithfield, and to seize
as well the printed copies as the original, and to apprehend the
said Derby. [S.P.44. 349. p. 95.] |
Nov. |
Docquets of a grant to Francis Merrick, esq., of a weekly
market and two annual fairs in the town of Northcott alias
Southall, co. Middx. [S.O.3. 20.f. 161]: of the ratification by the
king of the statutes and ordinances made for Worcester College,
Oxford, by Sir Tho. Cookes of Bentley, co. Worcester, bart.,
founder of the college [ibid.]: of a grant of a patent to John
Groves and Thomas Reeve of their invention of a new dryer for
drying malt. [Ibid. f. 161 v.] |
Nov. |
'Note for the divident' of office fees payable during the month.
¼ p. [S.P.32. 11. f. 55.] |