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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Acland to Williamson. The Constant Warwick has brought in two French prizes, both bound for the bank of … she took another, but was obliged to give it back in order to be freed of the prisoners, who much exceeded his … not above four or five being in the Straits. May 11. Bridlington. 32. John Bower to James Hickes. Hopes the light …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 6. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The galliot hoy has brought in a small Holland privateer and two prizes which she had … Newby to James Hickes. The Jeremiah galliot has brought in a Dutch caper, and two other vessels taken by her, one … Fras. Malory to James Hickes. To the same effect. May 18. Bridlington. 44. John Bower to James Hickes. The Kent and …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Francis' letter; all is quiet there, and trade advances, in hopes of a successful issue to the treaty. May 25. Boston. … and has sailed for Plymouth. The Deptford has brought in a French provision ship, said to be of great value. May … in better claret than all London can afford. May 25. Bridlington. 10. John Bower to James Hickes. Is glad to hear …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… was solemnly observed at Lyme. The trained bands marched in arms to church, where a suitable sermon was preached to … expected from Sir Jeremy Smith's squadron, which is in Leith Road. Hopes one of the frigates at Shields will … their men that they are not fit to engage. June 1. Bridlington. 7. John Bower to James Hickes. Notices of ships; …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… of the fleet are dispersed, but most of them are got into Bridlington Bay. June 9. Hull. 4. Chas. Whittington to … done to the Little Victory. There are four men-of-war in the Humber. June 9. Plymouth. 5. D. G[rosse] to … since been heard of the fleet. The Sorlings has brought in 20 small vessels from Tenby. June 9. Sunderland. 6. Ben. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… of Bristol, Hen. Creswick, and Wm. Colston, to Williamson. In this great alarm the militia was put in posture, and the post mail secured, to see what discovery … spreading. Thanks for his constant intelligence. June 22. Bridlington. 149. John Bower to James Hickes. The sad news of …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… one [Chris.] Pooley, who formerly escaped from prison in the town; he is of dangerous principles, and refuses to … a subject of the King. Send some letters and books found in his pocket. June 25. Grimsby. 2. Sir John Mounson to … in his Lordship's regiment, and is going to him. June 29. Bridlington. 97. John Bower to James Hickes. The Holland …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… the Church of England. Is very poor, having suffered much in the fire. July. 2. Similar petition, but not duplicate. … Holborn, that Christopher Birkhead, goldsmith, has lived in the parish many years in good esteem, and borne office; … was only a Yarmouth boat sent to Harwich for news. July 6. Bridlington. 107. John Bower to James Hickes. The fleet of …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… The Holland fleet at Dover caused him and others to be in arms all night, expecting their landing hourly. July 9. Bridlington. 2. John Bower to James Hickes. Three prizes have … with what men he needed. A large fire-ship will be ready in a few days. Lord Ogle is sending two of his companies to …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Never said he had the money about him from a smith in Chatham, nor said treasonable words against King and … 17. Deal. 5. Ri. Watts to Williamson. A Swedish vessel in the Downs is prevented by the Dutch from going up the … Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect. July 18. Bridlington. 35. John Bower to James Hickes. The ships seen …