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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… l. 5 s., due to her for new oars; has waited several days in the Treasury Chamber without redress; is left very poor, her husband having laid out all his money in oars for the King's service. With order thereon to the … and will do it gladly if his master waives it. June 21. Bridlington. 54. John Bower to James Hickes. A vessel from …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 1. [ Roquet to Sir Phil. Frowde]. Whilst bonfires are made in England for the victory against the Dutch, they are made [in Holland] for the victory over the English. Sends De Witt's … can do little more than is now required of him. July 1. Bridlington. 7. John Bower to James Hickes. Thanks for news …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Never saw so much gallant compass timber as now lies in the yard; should it please God to continue health among … fourth, and fifth-rate ship, and more is daily coming in. The brazier's servants hired by the day, receive 2 s. 6 … privateers which have taken 11 French prizes. July 9. Bridlington. 23. Jo. Bower to James Hickes. At Sister …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… it is dangerous to tide such a ship down; if she struck in an ebbing water, she might be lost. Wishes there were yet … A ship of the town from Alicant saw 20 French galleys in the Straits, but escaped them by keeping close under the … of the Thomas and John, of Boston, and another ship of Bridlington, were that day taken in the inner road of Grimsby …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… The generals are most impatient, for the Dutch ever grow in strength, and our men are in better heart now than they will be after two or three … regiment in view, may be acquainted therewith. July 21. Bridlington. 17. John Bower to James Hickes. Of the 10 men …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… James took two of their new ships. The 26th, Prince Rupert in revenge sent the little sloop Fan-fan, made for him last … Channel off Zealand; De Ruyter's ship was much battered in the chase. At 2 a.m., the wind veered N.E. Details of … disabled, but both went into the fleet again. July 28. Bridlington. 47. John Bower to James Hickes. Hears that the …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… attack made on an English privateer on the French coast, in which she took a French shallop, but on her way home, she … man-of-war, and left. Capts. Manning and Hall have brought in several prizes; they report that De Beaufort is daily … condition and wants men. [ Adm. Paper.] Aug. 2. Bridlington. 27. John Bower to James Hickes. The coast is …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… printed.] [Aug. 9.] 2. Draft of part of the above. [ In the handwriting of John Swaddell, Williamson's clerk.] … of their lives, so spying Capt. Hume looking at a play in Moorfields, desired two soldiers whom they saw to decoy … been seen on those coasts, but many off Scarborough. A Bridlington coal vessel was twice chased, and forced to run …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Oxford. 1. Dr. Thos. Barlow to Williamson. Thanks him, in the name of the society, for his present to the college; … Luke Whittington to Williamson. The Fountain frigate, now in Burlington Bay, has sent all particulars of the burning of … at 7 a.m. The light fleet has been twice put back to Bridlington by a strong northerly wind. Aug. 18. Boston. 27. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… The mast ship has not yet arrived. The English canvas sent in by Col. Reymes does not answer the pattern. Has before stated that the wharfs are not in a condition to lay ordnance upon. A considerable part of … to vessels for Plymouth, Fowey, and Falmouth. Aug. 26. Bridlington. 5. John Bower to James Hickes. On Friday last …