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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… the fort where he was beseiged, if required. The Guinea fleet has arrived from Torbay. July 15. 5. John Clarke to … them by keeping close under the land. De Beaufort's fleet is about Lisbon. July 15. Falmouth. 7. Thos. Holden to … to James Hickes. The Constant Warwick is hastening to the fleet; she, the Paradox, and the Drake will convoy some small …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… the papers from Holland, giving an account of the Dutch fleet, and the opinion which De Ruyter himself has of our … to be beaten, but in the fight so to disable the English fleet as to force it into port to repair, and meantime their … the public, as it takes off their vizard of victory. The fleet is now 88 ships of war and 17 fire-ships; the men have …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 1. Details of the engagement between the English and Dutch fleet, and the proceedings of the English from 4 a.m., July … most of her men were taken out to supply the wants of the fleet; during the 24th both fleets tried to get ahead, … himself to fetch off his main ships; the van of their fleet and soon the whole fleet gave way, the Red and White …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… news of the island weekly, as requested. Tidings of the fleet's victory are daily hoped for, and would cause great … 7. Thos. Langley to Williamson. Has come in from the fleet which is five or six leagues from the Maes, with two … solemnity, ringing of bells, bonfires, &c., and its being market day tended much to dispersing the good news. A second …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… of the great and signal success of a part of His Majesty's fleet under his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke … with all speed. The master of the shallop has gone to the fleet to discover what he can, and will then desist till … went aboard the ships before last fight. The Gottenburg fleet of 20 vessels, under convoy of 4 ships, is sailing out. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… present. Hears that 30 Dutch merchantmen were taken by the fleet, going for the Texel. Aug. 17. Custom House, … 17. Newcastle. 5. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The coal fleet still continues in harbour. The light ships that came … Oundle, and Newport Pagnell, in which last, though a market town, only 700 or 800 people are left. At Cambridge it …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… condition to lay ordnance upon. A considerable part of the fleet may be expected in port this winter, requiring all … Fountain frigate sailed by, with 100 colliers; the great fleet of 200 sail is off Flamborough Head, moving slowly, the … the river, but which they intended to have kept in the fleet for beverage. If the King consent, begs an order to …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… l. 10 s., due for fish bought from him for supply of the fleet, then in want of victuals, whilst His Majesty was …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… [Arlington]. Was sent for by the Prince and Duke to the fleet, to secure the prizes which encumbered them. Cannot get a small vessel to ply near the fleet for intelligence, as ordered, nor a man who would not … Wants to beg the prize flyboat Salvator, from which the fleet has used many thousands of deals. Sept. ? 2. Petition …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… and brandy, and three ships with other provisions for the fleet. Sept. 9. Whitehall. 9. The King to the Justices of … and people know not what to believe. Hears that the fleet has come in, having beaten the Dutch, and taken several … window in Pudding Lane, and the same at Thomas Street, Fleet Street, and the Old Exchange, and did the same for two …