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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… indefinitely. You will pass an Act that the time for which a man shall be sold under this clause shall not exceed four … Bk., Vol. XXX., pp. 126127.] [Feb. 26.] 970. Sir William Stapleton's answer to the petition of Benjamin Middleton. … could have been passed without my knowledge. Signed, Wm. Stapleton. 1 pp. Endorsed. Recd. 26 Feb. 168 [ Col. Papers, …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… it right to add that, when the King threatens to issue a quo warranto, unless your agents obtain larger powers, this … Lords agreed on their report ( see No. 989). Sir William Stapleton's letter of 11th November 1682 read ( see No. 777). … that the French Governor broke up the Treaty. Colonel Stapleton, to save friction between the two nations, referred …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… fair weather has succeeded, so that the Island seems in a fair way of improvement. We inform you of this, though we … you with our adversity. We understand that Sir William Stapleton is soliciting to be relieved of this government. We … under the government of a General devoid of Sir William Stapleton's martial and soldier-like spirit, and might seize …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Feb. 9. Whitehall. 6. Order of the King in Council. That a ketch or advice-boat be made ready to carry the … p. 317.] Feb. 15. Antigua. 17. Governor Sir William Stapleton to Lords of Trade and Plantations. I am just … the Governors yet, I can tell you no more. Signed, Wm. Stapleton. Holograph. 1 p. Endorsed. Recd. 22 April 1685. [ …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… of the duties as they now stand until after at least a year's experience. Signed, D. North, Ch. Cheyne, Jn. … will be considered. Draft Commission for Sir William Stapleton as Governor of the Leeward Islands read. Petition … Vol. LVII., No. 31.] Feb. 27. 585. The King to Sir William Stapleton. Directing that Christopher Codrington shall be …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Minutes of Council of Montserrat. Permission granted for a foreign vessel to unlade her cargo of wheat, she being … is true, and that it was not surrendered to Sir William Stapleton to prevent the French from taking it as they set … the original commission and instructions of Sir William Stapleton to William Burt, father of the present Major …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… was passed. The proposals of Magnus Popples about building a mould ( mole?) were laid before the Board. He was ordered … a young man that came hither in the service of Sir William Stapleton, Bart., and is now married here, was suspected of … of John Cohen. Mr. Thomas Cressey at Sir William Stapleton's house told him of the plot (to assassinate the …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Act, etc. was read. Directions given for preparing a report accordingly. Letter from Mr. Burchet, Jan. 26, read. … 10.] 107. William Freeman, William Mead, and the Lady Ann Stapleton to the Council of Trade and Plantations. Petition, … made to H.M. thereon. Signed, Wm. Freeman, Wm. Mead, Ann Stapleton, Frances Duport, John Helot. Endorsed, Recd. Read …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… put forth his authority and strengthen Mayhew's hands by a special commission. Directions for obtaining full … Nicolls sends soldiers among them, it will bring so great a charge on their heads that perpetual slavery will be their … in England. Warner is now sent under the parole of Mr. Stapleton to send him back if he will not settle amongst the …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… to the King. Wrote at large, 28 Oct. last, concerning a settlement on St. Lucia, that it might be a good time to … received than anything else. Encloses his answer and Col. Stapleton's letter to Sir Tobias Bridge, by which his … the future. Barbadoes, 1670, Dec. 27. 388. III. Col. W. Stapleton to Sir Tobias Bridge, colonel of his Majesty's …