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1617.
March 31.
St. Bartholomews. |
89. See Sir Raphe Winwood to Sir Dudley Carleton. Sir
Thomas Dale having for many years together resided in Virginia
as you know, about the service of this kingdom, is now returning
into those Provinces to his charge; from whence, altho' he hath
been longer absent than he had the license of the States for his
Warrant, yet, being a principal man in an employment of such
consequence as that was, I assure myself you will labour so
effectually for him there that he shall be no way prejudiced
thereby. If in any other occasions of his he shall stand in need
of your Lordship's favour, I pray you afford it him with much
readiness, and give him at all times such countenance and good
respect as you shall think fit for a man of his quality and merit;
whereby you shall not only engage a well deserving gentleman to
your service, but purchase the thanks of many others in this State,
who hold themselves much interested in his future well doing and
advancement. This license to go to Virginia was procured by
myself, at my being in Holland [see ante, No. 51] upon a letter
from the late Prince Henry. [Correspondence, Holland.] |
| Oct. 18. |
90. Sir Thomas Dale to Sir Dudley Carleton. His absence out
of those parts (the United Provinces) has made him destitute of
acquaintance and friends. It is some six years since it pleased
the then Lord Treasurer (Salisbury) to embark him for the plantation in Virginia, who used both his power and Prince Henry's
for Dale's leave of the States for six years, which was granted,
but his entertainment to be detained till his return. At his departure he married a wife, not expecting his journey to have been
so long, and since his coming home has "borrowed six months after
my travels for her sake," who hath continued sickly, and now he
is afraid to lose her, which is the reason of his so long stay here (in
England) after his arrival, "which may pass for current with good
and honest husbands, though not with my Lords the States in
matter of service." Makes bold to send this letter by the bearer,
the writer's brother, and to entreat Carleton's favor and assistance
with the States for excuse of his long absence. Is given to understand that his Lieutenant, "who is not the honestest there," doth
make means for his Company underhand, alleging that Dale will
come no more. His Company much in debt, which his Lieutenant
has rather augmented, and gives out that solicitors have leave of
the States to arrest Dale at his arrival, "which is strange to me."
Entreats him in the interim of the writer's coming (he hopes in
20 days) to make the States acquainted with his case. The King
has promised to write concerning his business, to procure his pay.
Requests his advice herein, and to take his business into his
favorable protection. Indorsed by Carleton, "The answer to be
sent to his house at Woollage (Woolwich) or at Sir. Thos. Smith's
house." 3 pp [Correspondence, Holland.] |
| Nov. 6. |
91. Sir Thomas Dale to [Sir Dudley Carleton]. Death of
Mr. Secretary [Sir Ralph Winwood]. Has, since his death, spoken
with his Majesty concerning his own business in those parts (the
United Provinces); who hath given order to Mr. Secretary Lake
to commend Dale's business to Carleton, but as yet Dale has not
his dispatch. Now if it shall please you to give me any advice for
any means else from hence, I know my friends are such as I shall
procure it to second your Lordship in my behalf. I must confess
my acquaintance is but small with your Lordship, and my deserts
less, yet if it shall please your Lordship to favour me and my
cause, which is just and honest, you shall not only bind a poor
gentleman unto you, but noble friends of mine here will give your
Lordship thanks. [Correspondence, Holland.] |
Nov. 11.
Theobalds. |
92. King James to Sir Dudley Carleton, Our Ambassador with
the States General of the United Provinces. Sir Thomas Dale,
sometime servant to the Pince Henry, Our son deceased, having a
Company in the Low Countries, was by him commanded to attend
the Plantation of Virginia; and that he might be at liberty so to
do, at the request of Our said son, the States General gave him
leave to be absent, and that notwithstanding his absence he should
enjoy fully his pay; and thereof, as he informeth Us, there is an
"apostell" extant. Having now left that service he returneth to his
charge; and because he is a gentleman of good merit, both in that
service of Virginia while he attended it, and before in the service
of the United Provinces, We have thought it reasonable to call
upon the States for the performance of that promise, which in his
favor they made to Our said son, and do therefore require you to
deal therein effectually, both with the Prince Maurice and with
the States General, and to procure for his satisfaction the
arrearages of the time past, and continuance in the said pay and
favor with them, as he was before his going to Virginia Wherein
We hope the better of success, because there is so good reason for
the ground of Our request, as is a promise made to a person of
such quality as was the said Prince. [Correspondence, Holland.] |
