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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… bring word that 40 sail of Dutch ships are battering at Sheerness. June 11. Rochester. 47. Geo. Williamson to … the Dutch, after some small dispute, took possession of Sheerness, which is supposed to be burned, as much smoke …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… a few ships, and the wind being easterly, turned towards Sheerness, which they assaulted and mastered in two hours. … was ineffectual; for the outward guard, being worsted at Sheerness, and unable to resist their force, could keep no … The Dutch, after easily beating off Sir Edw. Spragg from Sheerness Fort, which was not in a posture of defence (for …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… are all drawn down the river; there are not many within Sheerness, yet enough to secure their men, who are said to be … are all anchored about the Buoy of the Ower; none above Sheerness. Will go to Graine to-morrow, and give a more … was great negligence and treachery in this last business. Sheerness Fort was ill manned, though the enemy's attempt on …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… The court of aldermen has undertaken building a fort at Sheerness. Cannot get cash for him if demanded, but thinks … Conny to Williamson. The enemy, instead of continuing at Sheerness, as was feared, are standing out of the river, and … Gauden supplied, and has sent the rest from Gravesend to Sheerness by land, the Dutch lying in the river. June. 148. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… l. promised by the city on loan for fortifying Gravesend, Sheerness, &c. Minute. [ Ent. Book 17, p. 249.] July 1. Pass … them as good a welcome as they are reported to have had at Sheerness. July 6. Letter to the Treasury Comrs. to give … of the enemy, and orders him to go to Rochester, Chatham, Sheerness, and such other places as are necessary, and give …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… left to him, in ordering the business they undertook for Sheerness; begged his leave to go down and tell Prince Rupert … which he is accountable. [2 pages, French.] July 10. Near Sheerness. 42. Sir Godfrey Lloyd to Lord Arlington. In his haste to wait on the Prince for Sheerness, forgot to tell the Ordnance Comrs. that 590 …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Comrs. Asks them to provide Prince Rupert with a ship at Sheerness. Lord Brouncker proposes, instead of the De Ruyter, … not let them pass until he has made further progress at Sheerness. Asks for directions; 60 sail of the enemy are to … It was a providence they did not come directly into Sheerness, as there was only one gun mounted this morning, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Coventry, and which wears the white flag. July 26. 4 a.m. Sheerness. 5. Marquis of Worcester to Lord Arlington. … and she afterwards drove ashore about four miles below Sheerness. Prince Rupert was nearer to her than himself, and, … lent by the city of London towards the fortifications at Sheerness. July 31. Minute of the above. [ Ent. Book 23, p. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… ask orders about them. Will get the design of the yard at Sheerness drawn, and send it up. Gave Lord Brouncker their …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… other yacht to carry Sir John Robinson and his company to Sheerness, and return when he desires it, and let a bell be sent from Chatham to Sheerness to call the workmen. [ Adm. Paper.] Aug. 13. … the Navy Comrs. The captains of the fire-ships and hoys at Sheerness complain of want of victuals. Are fitting the …