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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 2. Warrant for a grant to Mary Scott of 68 l. 11 s., being the King's moiety of the fine to be paid by Sam. … and bills of lading. Understands they will allow Mr. Lester 4 s. a ton, at 40 feet to the ton, he being at all … to go under the bridges and through the floodgates. Mr. Lester, having two ketches, will bring the timber lying at …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… in Kircaldy, and three Dutch men-of-war near St. Andrew's. Newcastle, March 12: The convoy from Leith has been driven … Dean], laden with tobacco and wines, was wrecked in King's Road, and two or three hogsheads taken up and rifled by the … of 50 s. per ton for the purpose, and bargained with Mr. Lester for the hire of his ketches, to carry three or four …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Hickes. Three prizes have been taken by Prince Rupert's frigate, the Panther, one on the Norway coast; she spoke … at Bawtry and to Stockwith, and of transactions with Mr. Lester as to the carriage and wharfing of timber left on his … their Honours for one. [ Adm. Paper.] Encloses, 132. i. T. Lester to the Navy Comrs. Asks that Mr. Russell may be …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Oxford. Aug. 30, 1660. 5. Dr. Edw. Wolley, His Majesty's chaplain. For the Deanery of Lichfield and Coventry, void … Gilbert Bishop of London, of the Treasurership of St. Paul's Cathedral. 8. Edward Dobson. For a letter to the Bishop of … the way of the office to receive it. 109. Capt. Henry Lester. For the Receivership of cos. Dorset and Somerset, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Thos. Viscount Fauconberg, of his laying hold on the King's gracious pardon, promised in the House of Lords, May 1, … Yeoman of the Wardrobe, Windsor, and a reference of Hen. Lester's petition for the Customer's place at Bristol to the … of Read, a competitor. [June 11.] 110. Petition of Henry Lester to the King, for the office of Customer Inward of the …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… who neglect the service of carriage. Sir Wm. Warren's ship with deals is in harbour. The Camber is the fittest … 2 ? 9. News letter. The Duke of York is also, by the King's example, lessening his expenses by laying down some … he could have given, a full account of things. Sydrach Lester, who knows where Dewey and Ludlow are, is going for …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… of the garrison at Portsmouth] readily granted Sir John's request. Found Col. [Rich] and his lady in great hopes of … 66. Col. Walter Slingsby to Williamson. Found Sydrach Lester's abode, but he has sailed for Holland; will seize him … but at a loss by reason of the King's care. Sydrach Lester arrived, but was sent back by Cole to Southampton; he …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 2. Edmond Greene to Col. Walter Slingsby. Sydrach Lester came to that port but was not admitted, nor will be so … late rebellion, who fled to Holland, and perhaps may be in Lester's vessel. Hopes soon to launch his yacht, and be ready to …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… serve the Royal [African] Company, by obtaining the King's signature to two passports to be sent to Madrid. Dec. 19. … come up when the business is finished. Has laid wait for Lester at Bristol, Salisbury. Weymouth, Southampton, … denies having complained to Capt. Tanner about Sydrach Lester. Have read to Lester's wife what was written, if her …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… of what ought to be the prices of iron. Capt. Taylor's masts are arrived, and are very good. Particulars of … to William Morice to be Ensign of Sir Edw. Broughton's company of Guards in Col. Russell's regiment. [ Ent. Book … Skutt to Col. Walter Slingsby. There is a report that Lester has got into Holland. Wants an order from the Council …