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Feb. 1.
Plymouth.
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1399. John Clarke to James Hickes. Yesterday and this
morning 40 or 50 merchant ships bound southward put in here
under convoy of the Mary Rose frigate, in which were embarked
70 or 80 soldiers for Tangiers ; the provision for the garrison will
be put aboard the ships designed to take it in in two or three
days ; the rest of the men-of-war bound that way are hourly
expected, as also Lord Willoughby with the Barbadoes fleet. Dom.,
Chas. II., Vol. CXC., No. 7, Cal., p. 485.]
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Feb. 2.
Barbadoes.
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1400. Henry Willoughby to Sec. Lord Arlington. It is seven
or eight months since that disaster by a hurricane befel their fleet,
and four of the ships have not been heard of to this day, one of which
was his Majesty's ship Hope, with Lord Willoughby in person, of
whose safety they now quite despair of. Has been at the Leeward
Isles expecting recruits, but finding none arrive was desired by the
Council of Nevis to come hither to effect what was so necessary,
and since his arrival has sent them two ships with provisions and
other necessaries. About three months since Antigua was attempted
by 15 French ships, with not above 700 or 800 men, who by the
treachery and cowardice of several inhabitants met little opposition,
and (after imposing the oath of allegiance to the French King)
plundered them of goods and arms, left them to the mercy of the
Indians, contrary to the articles of surrender. This base usage made
the people of Nevis and Montserrat more resolute and forward.
Has advice that the French have despatched for France 16 or 18
of their biggest ships, and that M. De La Barre is gone with four
sail for Cayenne, a new settlement of theirs 50 or 60 leagues to
windward of Surinam, of which he has given Lieut.-General Byam
advice. If the French have supplies from Europe before the English,
these islands will be in great danger, though this island is at
present in very good condition. Three or four privateers coasting
about have taken two or three vessels ; four (French) men-of-war
came within shot of their forts, which he supposes came only to
view their forts and harbours. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI.,
No. 13.]
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Feb. 2.
Barbadoes.
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1401. News from Barbadoes, being an abstract of the preceding
letter, also that Eustatia is surrendered to the French and Dutch,
and the inhabitants gone to Jamaica, but the enemy were beaten
off twice, and forced to go to St. Christopher's for more force.
Curaao sent two ships and two shallops to the assistance of the
four from St. Christopher's. The Dutch intended to have set up the
States' colours in the fort, but the French put up their King's, which
has begat a great disturbance, and caused the Dutch to send home
a complaint. Long guns wanted at Barbadoes for the forts. 2 pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 14.]
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Feb. 2.
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1402. Order of the King [in Council] on petition of Dame Anne
Walrond, desiring his Majesty to recommend a concern of hers to
Lord Willoughby, directing that as soon as Walrond's estate is confiscated
and in his Majesty's power said bond be satisfied and petitioner
reimbursed what is due to her. p. [Dom. Entry Bk.,
Chas. II., Vol. XVIII., p. 240.]
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Feb. 4.
Whitehall.
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1403. Instructions for William Lord Willoughby of Parham. In
the margin is written, "Mem. The same instructions were approved
in Council on the 13th of June 1663, to the word us in the last
Article," see ante, No. 489. 9 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., No. V., pp. 65-73.]
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Feb. 4.
Whitehall.
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1404. Another copy of the preceding. 18 pp. [Col. Entry Bk.,
No. XCII., pp. 375-392.]
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Feb. 4.
Whitehall.
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1405. Draft of the above instructions to Wm. Lord Willoughby,
with additions and corrections by under Sec. Williamson, all of
which are in the preceding copy. 5 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI.,
No. 15.]
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Feb.?
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1406. Additions and alterations to be made in Lord Willoughby's
instructions, being a fair copy of those made by Williamson in the
preceding draft. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 16.]
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Feb. 6.
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1407. Substance of an Order from the King to the Duke of York.
Whereas his Royal Highness has lately sent to the Caribbee Islands
five of his Majesty's men-of-war, his Majesty's pleasure is that he
forthwith cause to be fitted for that service and sent under an experienced
Commander an additional strength of eight men-of-war
and further that he cause to be fitted only ships of the third and
inferior rates. His Majesty's intention being this summer to manage
the war by small squadrons, and not by one entire fleet as formerly,
all things to be prepared for annoying his Majesty's enemies in their
trade, and to that end his Royal Highness is to consider to what
stations the ships may best be disposed. Indorsed, 1667. Notes
for Lord Arlington. Orders to his Royal Highness for the model of
the summer's war. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 17.]
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Feb. 6.
Whitehall.
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1408. Copy of the Warrant or Order to the Duke of York above
referred to. [Dom. Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XXIV., p. 35-36.]
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Feb. 6.
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1409. Receipt by Wm. Acworth and Wm. Sheldon for two New
England masts 101 and 100 feet in length and 36 and 38 inches
respectively in diameter, received into Woolwich stores by Sir
Wm. Warren, sent from Massachusetts as a present to the King.
[Dom., Chas. II., Vol. CXCI., No. 3, Cal., p. 498.]
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Feb. 12.
Virginia.
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1410. Thos. Ludwell, Sec. to Sec. Lord Arlington. By reason
of the glut of tobacco on their hands they have agreed for a cessation
of planting for 1667. Refers to the miserable ruin of London by
fire. They have been at 70,000 lbs. of tobacco charge to build a
fort at the mouth of James river, and have lost several men in the
work and many of the materials by storm, and after all, were forced
to quit the work as of impossible management, so great were the
difficulties and so insupportable would the charge have been, much
of which would be avoided at James Town. The cessation will
certainly put the planter upon making more silk, flax, and other
staple commodities. They have ordered a fleet of boats and shallops
in every river well manned and armed for their protection against
any enemy. Indorsed, Recd. 30 Sept. 1 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XXI., No. 18.]
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Feb. 13.
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1411. The King to [Duke of York?]. Having commanded Capt.
William Beeston forthwith to repair to his command on the island of
Jamaica, his Majesty requires that said Capt. William Beeston with
servants, goods, and necessaries be permitted freely to embark in any
of his Majesty's ports on any vessel bound for said island or any
of the Caribbees. 1 p. [Dom. Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XIV.
p. 125.]
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Feb. 14.
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1412. Henry Muddiman to George Powell. News letter There
is great cause to fear that the relation of the taking of Antigua,
Tobago, and St. Eustache by the French is true, considering their
force in those parts and our slenderness to make resistance. Great
hopes of a peace. [Dom., Chas. II., Vol. CXCI., No. 106, Cal., p. 514.]
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Feb. 15.
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1413. Minutes of the Council of Barbadoes. Present, Lieut.-General
Henry Willoughby, William Willoughby, Henry Hawley,
William Kirton, Thomas Wardall, Sir John Yeamans, Samuel Barwicke,
Robert Hooper, and Christopher Codrington. A letter and
commission read from the King constituting the Government of this
and the rest of the Caribbees to be in Henry and William Willoughby,
and Cols. Henry Hawley and Samuel Barwicke ; upon
which the Councillors present, not named in said commission, declared
they believed themselves discharged as Councillors by virtue
of said commission and withdrew. Copy of said commission [see
ante, No. 1344]. Edward Bowden chosen chief secretary ; his oath
and declaration to be published to continue all officers, civil and
military, in their offices till further order. The members of the
former Council were then chosen, also Philip Bell. The oath administered
to them. 4 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., No XI., pp. 91-94.]
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Feb, 16.
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1414. The King to the Farmers of the Customs. Being informed
that a tally was stricken upon them for 1,250l., payable to Sir
Thos. Modyford, Governor of Jamaica, or his assigns, and that same
ought to have been paid in November last, his Majesty hereby
requires them forthwith to pay the same to Sir James Modyford,
who cannot begin his voyage without that money. 1 p. [Dom.
Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XIV., p. 122.]
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Feb. 18.
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1415. Minutes of the Council of Barbadoes. Col. William
Sharpe taken into the Council. John Reid's commission to be a
Sub-Commissioner for prize goods allowed. Writs for a new Assembly
to be issued next Sunday, the election to be on the following
Tuesday. Copy of the writ. Warrant to Francis Tyrwhitt and
Capts. Edward Yeamans and James Walker to impress the Gilded
Lion, brought in prize by one of his Majesty's frigates, for service
in the Leeward Isles, and with John Reid to make inventory of
her arms and ammunition, &c. 3 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., No. XI., pp.
95-97.]
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Feb. 20.
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1416. Warrant to Col. Middleton, Commissioner of the Navy at
Portsmouth. To deliver to Lord Willoughby for the transportation
of soldiers under his command for Barbadoes, 595 hammocks, 2,450
hamacoe nails, nine copper kettles, deals, planks, one flag of 16
breadths, one jack of 10 breadths, one pendant, 700 tenpenny nails,
800 sixpenny nails, four wooden buckets, and one hand lanthorn.
p. [Dom. Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XXIII., p. 407.]
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Feb. 21.
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1417. Henry Muddiman to Geo. Powell. News letter. Those of
Algiers still continue civil to the English. The adventurers of
Jamaica, making a good considerable party, went upon design up
the river Darien, and near the city of Guatamala attacked a place
called Madagarus, entered the town, and brought away 360,000
pieces of eight, besides other merchandise of value, burning and
plundering six or eight towns more. This action, though it may
look as some argument of discontent, is no breach of the peace, as
being beyond the line, and but the consequence of their refusal of a
free trade with us in those parts, and a retaliation of some hostilities
they formerly offered in taking twice the Isle of Providence.
[Dom., Chas. II., Vol. CXCII., No. 42, Cal., p. 523.]
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Feb. 23.
Barbadoes.
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1418. John Reid to (Sec. Lord Arlington). Concerning the prize
delivered to Admiral Berry ; but the goods were not permitted to
come into his custody, Francis Tyrwhitt saying he had order from
Governor Henry Willoughby to receive them. Has given notice to
Cols. Hawley and Barwick, who are sorry to see things carried
against his Majesty's orders, but cannot do anything without
violence, which they are loth to do. Will send an exact account of
what goods come out of the prize to the Lords Commissioners, who
he hopes will see their commission and him righted. Indorsed,
"Rec. 30 April." 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 19.]
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1667?
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1419. Petition of Francis Tyrwhitt to the King. Petitioner was
employed by the Francis Lord Willoughby as Deputy Treasurer and
Chief Searcher of his Majesty's Customs in Barbadoes ; during
which time he became liable for 458,872 lbs. muscovado sugar, or
2,876l. 19s. for his Majesty's service. The present Governor says,
he has no power to pay his brother's debts ; that he has laid out his
brother's moiety of customs for his Majesty's service, and that petitioner
must apply to his Majesty. Prays for an order to such as
manage the Customs in Barbadoes, to give petitioner credit for said
sum. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 20.]
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Feb. 24.
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1420. Sir Jas. Modyford to Williamson. Is at Portsmouth in
expectation of Lord Wm. Willoughby's return ; begs him to hasten
him, and to quicken Harris about the silver broad seal for Providence
Island. [Dom., Chas. II., Vol. CXCII., No. 85, Cal., p. 530.]
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Feb. 24.
March 6.
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1421. Narrative of the taking of the English colony of Surinam
by the Zealand fleet, together with the articles of surrender. On
20/30 December [1666] the States of Zealand set forth a fleet of seven
sail, with 1,000 men under Abraham Crynsens, for Surinam, which
took a small Irishman at the Canaries, touched at Cayenne, where
M. De La Barre was daily expected from the Leeward Isles with a
fleet, took a New England ketch, one Evans master, and on 16/26
February anchored a league below the fort at Surinam ; whence
Crynsens sent the Governor a summons to surrender, promising that
all the inhabitants should retain their possessions, but that in case
of refusal he would not give any quarter. Governor Lieut.-General
William Byam answered that he was commanded to keep this fort,
which he would endeavour to do against all opposers, and "so you
may act your hostility as soon as you please." But next day after
two or three hours' fight, the Governor, having but 50 lbs. of powder
left, surrendered on the following terms, viz. : that the Governor
and his soldiers should march forth with their arms and flying
colours, and be at liberty to go where they pleased, taking with
them all that they had except artillery, ammunition, and provisions.
But after the surrender the Dutch required the arms of the soldiers,
contrary to the articles, and kept 60 negroes which were in the fort
on a declaration of the Dutch. Some of the English enlisted with
them and promised to show them every corner of the country.
That day Capt. Goose arrived in the river and was taken, and at
night the Governor went to Torarica and sent for the Council and
Assembly, and upon their representing that the country was in no
capacity to hold out, the following Articles were agreed upon :
1. That all revenues appointed for the use of church and ministers,
especially the rent of John Allen's estate given for that end by
Lord Willoughby, be reserved as well for the payment of Dutch as
English ministers ; that the English have the election of their own
ministers ; that the present minister, George Vernon, be satisfied his
arrears by Marcus Munnicke out of said rents ; and that all persons
have free liberty of conscience. 2. That no oath be required from
the English, but to be faithful to the States of Zealand whilst living
in Surinam, and in case the King of England shall attack it, to
keep quiet and give no assistance, but to fight against all other
enemies. 3. That all persons in Surinam shall be confirmed in
their estates, but the estates of such as do not live there shall be
absolutely confiscated to the States of Zealand. 4. That all present
inhabitants shall have equal privileges with Netherlanders. 5.
That any wishing to depart shall have power to sell their estates,
and the Governor shall procure them to be transported at moderate
freight. 6, 7, 8. That they shall have liberty of fishing, turtling,
and trading with the Indians, and cutting specklewood. 9. That
all laws shall be published in Dutch or [sic] English, because the
inhabitants do not understand Dutch. The inhabitants to be
governed by the Netherlands laws. 10. That no prohibition be put
on planters to make anything a commodity. 11. That the Caribbs
be used civilly, and care be taken that the English be not endamaged
by the Dutch, French, and other Indian nations. 12. That
all inhabitants in the rivers Commaweene (?) and Mapawny shall
be included in these Articles. 13, 14, 15. That the inhabitants shall
keep only such arms as are necessary for defence ; raise 100,000 lbs.
sugar for the States of Zealand ; and pay the same impositions as
were imposed by Lord Willoughby. 16. That the records be delivered
to the Governor, or a perfect list given of the inhabitants, slaves,
cattle, coppers, and of the Christian or Hebrew inhabitants in every
division. 17. That 60 negroes shall be sent to work at the Fort for
four months if required. 18. That inhabitants willing to go off with
the fleet shall not be detained for any debts, but commissioners
shall be appointed to examine and compel payment. 19. That such
as intend off shall be furnished with a vessel and a pass from Commissioner
Crynsens. 20. That the meaning of these Articles shall
at no time be wrested to the prejudice of the inhabitants. 21. That
this treaty shall be confirmed by the States of Zealand as soon as
possible, and an authentic copy sent to the inhabitants. Done on
board the ship Zealand, 6/16 March 1667. Abraham Crynsens, William
Byam. [This is dated 16 March, N. S., but there are two other
copies of these Articles both dated 6 March, N. S.] Besides these,
the Commissioners engaged their honours,1. That absent orphans'
estates should be reserved to them. 2. That Capt. Colville, who
was daily expected, should have what he had in his ship belonging
to himself or other inhabitants. 3. That the prisoners at Berbice
and Cayenne be released, and the seamen taken be set ashore at
Barbadoes. 4. That all persons living on confiscated estates shall
keep possession, paying to the States of Zealand what they were
bound to do to their employers during the time of their agreements.
5. That "our men coming from Baurooma" shall have free liberty
to go off or stay, for Lieut. Everard, who was Lieut. at Dissekele,
with 12 more, and "the other, were all that were left of our men
at Baurooma and Dissekele, all the rest perishing for want of supplies."
6. That the "property" of the negroes detained in the Fort
be left to the decision of the States of Zealand. According to a list
given to the Commissioners there are about 500 officers and soldiers
upon the place. 6 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 21.]
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Feb. 24./Mar. 6.
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1422. Articles between Abraham Crynsens, Admiral of a squadron
of ships belonging to the States of Zealand, and Col. Wm. Byam, late
Lieut.-General of Guiana and Governor of Willoughby Land, for the
surrender of Surinam to the Dutch. Also, Private articles which
the Commissioners would not have placed amongst the general ones,
and for the performance of which they engage their honours. Cal.
above. 4 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., No. LXXVII, pp. 1-4.]
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Feb.?
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1423. Mem. of a list of papers, viz. :List of the squadron commanded
by Van Gent ; acknowledgment of goods received at St.
Christopher's, and an order, dated Middleburgh, 9th Feb. 1667, to
deliver more ; instructions to Capt. John Marcus in case Tobago be
taken, to endeavour its recovery ; a letter from Flushing advising the
master of 12 or 14 English men-of-war gone to the West Indies, that
he may avoid and return home speedily ; letter from Srs. Lampson,
of Flushing, in case Tobago be retaken to take care of their plantation ;
passes for the ship Ignatius from the Chamber of Commerce at
Bruges. Indorsed, Ship Ignatius. p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI.,
No. 22.]
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Feb.?
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1424. Warrant to Wm. Lord Willoughby, Governor of the Caribbees,
to impress ships. Whereas it may happen that his Lordship
may have occasion for ships of strength as well to repel enemies as
to execute any sudden design upon them, his Majesty hereby grants
him authority to impress any such ships in any part of his Government
as he shall have need of for his Majesty's service ; reasonable
rates being paid for the same to the proprietors. And his Majesty
requires a ready compliance from all his subjects. Draft with corrections
by Williamson. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 23.]
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Feb. 26.
Whitehall.
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1425. Fair copy of preceding warrant. 1 pp. [Col. Entry Bk.,
No. V., pp. 99, 100.]
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Feb.?
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1426. Mem. of Orders in Council. That their Lordships order
Col. Middleton at Portsmouth to view all the merchantmen bound for
Barbadoes, and prepare them for the transport of as many soldiers as
he shall think fit, and that they proceed not unless they submit to
that order. (This has been crossed out.) An order for Lord Willoughby
to pay the soldiers in Barbadoes out of the King's moiety of
the 4 per cent., and if he shall take any prizes in his passage he
may employ the advantage thereof towards the pay of the soldiers.
1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXI., No. 24.]
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Feb. 26.
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1427. Warrant to Col. Thos. Middleton, Commissioner of the
Navy at Portsmouth. Whereas his Majeety has appointed certain
companies of foot to be forthwith transported to Barbadoes under
Lord Willoughby, and also two frigates to be immediately dispatched
thither. Notice to be forthwith given to merchant ships bound for
Barbadoes, the Caribbees, or Jamaica, to make ready for this convoy,
and to receive as many soldiers as they are capable of. Such as shall
not agree to this order not to be permitted to proceed on the voyage.
1 p. [Dom. Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XXIII., p. 368.]
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Feb. 27-Mar. 1.
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1428. Minutes of the Council of Barbadoes. Names of members
returned to the Assembly. On a review of the Commission for the
Government it was found that there was a mistake in the signing
the writs by four, for Wm. Willoughby is not one of the Governors
but in the absence of Henry Willoughby ; writs for a new election
were therefore ordered to be issued.
Feb. 28.John Jennings judged incapable to be elected a member
of Assembly. His Majesty's four ships to be sent to Tobago. Major
Wm. Bate to deliver to Capt. Berry for his Majesty's service certain
arms, ammunition, and provisions on his return from Tobago. As to
Capt. Randall's ship being made serviceable for the Leeward Isles.
Warrant to Capt. Berry to impress 120 seamen for his Majesty's
service on board the ships Castle, Colchester, and Norwich.
March 1.Dissent of Lieut.-Gen. Henry Willoughby to the order
for the four ships going to Tobago. Order to Capt. Berry to clear
the coasts of ships and return within five days. Order for prevention
of the running away of seamen ; no persons to harbour seamen in
their houses or plantations under penalty of six months imprisonment
or a fine of 2,000 lbs. of sugar. Report that the John and
Thomas may be made serviceable. 5 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., No. XI.,
pp. 98-102.]
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Feb.?
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1429. Petition of Capt. Wm. Stapleton and Ensign Wm. Legg,
prisoners in Newgate, to the King. For free pardon for their offence
in killing James Somerville ; are reprieved, but unless acquitted with
a free pardon before the Chief Justice goes out of town will be unable
to sail with their regiment under Sir Tobias Bridge for Barbadoes,
see No. 1520. [Dom., Chas. II., Vol. CXCII., No. 69, Cal., p. 527.]
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Feb.?
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1430. Petition of John Pate to the King. The convicts in Newgate
named in the schedule annexed are to be transported to some
of the Plantations ; prays the King's order for transporting them to
Virginia. Indorsed, "transported." Annexing,
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1430. I. Names of 21 convicts to be transported, signed by Walter
Cowdrey, keeper. See No. 1431.
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1430. II. List by John Shadwell, Clerk of Newgate, of said 21
persons all convicted for stealing, with particulars of what
they stole. [Dom., Chas. II., Vol. CXCII., Nos. 146 I., II.,
Cal., p. 538.]
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