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June 1.
Whitehall. |
280. Order of the King in Council. Approving report of the
Lords of Trade and Plantations to His Majesty concerning the
Leeward Islands. That the Earl of Danby, Lord High Treasurer,
give orders for payment of 500l. for the erecting a fort at
Cleverley Point; that advising with Sir Thomas Chicheley Master
of the Ordnance, he take care for a speedy supply of small arms
and other warlike materials. That in order to a further supply
of inhabitants for St. Christopher's some merchants have declared
they would willingly transport thither 300 malefactors, provided
they were not obliged to pay for them at the gaols in regard of
the great fees demanded by the keepers; the Lords of Trade and
Plantations having advised with Sir John Shorter, sheriff, found
said charges might be reduced to 1l. 11s. per head, the Lord
Treasurer is therefore ordered to give such directions therein as
are necessary. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI., pp. 219–222.] |
| June 1. |
281. Minute of the Lord Treasurer's Report to the King about
what is wanting for the Leeward Islands (see ante, Nos. 254, 264).
As to the 3rd Article the money is paid. 4. The sheriffs of London
are to be allowed it on their account. 5. His Lordship will give
order for the 500l. 6. He must adjust this business with the
Master of the Ordnance. 8. It's settled on the 4½ per cent. and will
be paid. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI., p. 218.] |
June 1.
Whitehall. |
282.Warrant to the Commissaries General and Commissaries of
the Musters. That whereas Francis Wheeler, Ensign of Captain
Godfrey's Company of foot in the regiment of guards commanded
by Colonel John Russell, is gone with His Majesty's leave as a
Volunteer in the expedition to Virginia, they take off his respites
for the Musters past, and allow and pass him in the succeeding
Musters until his return or His Majesty shall signify his further
pleasure. ½ p. [Dom. Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XLIV., p. 45.] |
June 1.
Whitehall. |
283. Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson to Governor Atkins. Is
commanded by the King to send the enclosed relating singly to His
Majesty's service and the public, His Majesty being concerned that
it comes speedily to his hands. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCIII.,
p. 153.] |
| June 2. |
284. Answer of the Council of Virginia about the Heads of
Inquiry sent to them by the Commissioners for Sir William Berkeley.
That he has gone for England and they conceive will there give His
Majesty a full account of each particular. Signed by Nathaniel
Bacon, Philip Ludwell, Deputy Secretary, William Cole and
Ra. Wormeley. Endorsed Recd. from Colonel Morison, 9 December
1677. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 100.] |
| June 6–9. |
285. Minutes of the Council of Jamaica. Aug. Gable, [sic]
Member of the Assembly, sworn. Six Bills brought from the
Assembly read the first time; proceedings on other Bills. |
| June 12–16. |
Debate upon several Bills, some read first and second time and
other passed. |
| June 19. |
Message that the Assembly had expelled Thomas Martin and
desired the Governor would grant a new writ for the choice of
a member in the parish of St. David. |
| June 20. |
Conference consented to about the Bill of slaves and the Bill for
regulating the Marshal's proceedings. |
| June 22. |
The Council agree with the Assembly to amendments they did
not consent to. |
| June 23. |
Proceedings on several Bills including a Bill empowering Elizabeth,
widow of Jonathan Atkins, late of the parish of Vere, to make sale of
seventy acres of land for payment of her husband's debts. Adjourned
to 23rd (? 25th) July. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXXV., pp. 588–603.] |
| June 6. |
286. Journal of the Assembly of Jamaica. Augustine Gavell [sic]
detained hitherto by sickness to be sworn by Council. The House
not satisfied with his excuse for his long absence require better
satisfaction. Members absent to be fined extraordinary twenty
shillings. |
| June 7. |
Proceedings on several Bills. Petition of Martin read, the matter
not considered clear, and he seemed to reflect upon the House
insinuating he was ready with his answer, whereas he ought to
have acknowledged the favour of the House. Resolved not to
receive any further address until he sends his answer in writing
to the articles against him which message voted to be sent to
him. |
| June 8–9. |
Several Bills advanced a stage. Permission to Martin to go
about his private affairs with his keeper till the House sat again. |
| June 12–16. |
Debate on various Bills. Information that Martin said he was
confined for moving some things in the House for the benefit of the
country, as for diminishing the freight of boats, penning of cattle,
and continuing of lawyers. The depositions of Captain Fargoe and
Mr. Medley desired to that effect. Warrant brought from the
Governor to a Committee to take depositions in Martin's business.
The above depositions brought in, debate thereon. Consideration
of Martin's business; the charges against him and his answers;
Martin brought to the Bar of the House and the business heard.
Major Parker's business heard praying for a Bill for ferrying people,
he having obtained a patent; Committee appointed to draw it up.
Petition of Samuel Batch and others desiring some certain rule for
levying a parish tax, thrown out. Petition of Richard Williams
for a reward for services against rebellious negroes to be laid aside
until the House knows what he has already received. Consideration of Martin's business. Additional article of charge against him
delivered to Martin. Resolved to make a final determination of this
matter and voted nem. con. that he be expelled the House, be fined
50l. sterling, and make a recantation in writing to the Governor.
Said fine to go towards repairing the Assembly House. That he
stand committed until he has paid the fine and other charges, and
made the recantation now drawn up for the Governor's approval.
Martin sent for, but answered he was indisposed in bed and could
not come. To pay 20s. each to Captain Fargoe and Mr. Medley for
their expenses. Martin called to the Bar, when the Speaker acquainted him with the sentence of the House to which Martin
made this response, "that he could not complain of the justice of
this House, but of his own misfortunes, and that he had rather the
sentence of death had passed upon him than this as God was his
witness" and thereupon went from the Bar. |
| June 19. |
Petition of John Charles Stapleton read; voted that he be paid
for the rebellious negroes he killed at Walls House. On reading
Hutchinson's petition, ordered that Mr. Scroop be sent for to answer
interrogatories touching Benjamin Whitecomb's estate. The
privateers petition for release from prison left to the law. Committee appointed to inquire into Collett's services against rebellious
negroes on his petition. Proceedings on several Bills. Petition of
Elizabeth Atkins about her late husband's estate, a Bill to be
drawn. |
| June 20–23. |
Concerning Hutchinson's petition above named. Committee to
inquire about the parties sent out against the rebellious negroes.
Proceedings on various Bills, Warrant signed by the Speaker for
the Marshal to keep Martin in his custody. The Speaker and
Assembly attend the Council when the Governor signs several Bills.
Adjourned to 23rd July. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXXVII., pp. 174–180.] |
| June 7. |
287. Report of the Lords of Trade and Plantations to the King.
That the Lord Privy Seal signify to His Majesty that it now
remains that the King declare his pleasure concerning the other
heads of their Lordships' report touching the Leeward Isles presented 23rd May last. That the English be restored to their rights
and possessions in St. Christopher's, and His Majesty's extent of
sovereignty be asserted by fresh applications to the Court of France.
That six Ministers be sent to the Leeward Isles. That the two
Companies of St. Christopher's be recruited out of the guards or
otherwise. And that a frigate be ordered to attend the Governor for
his transportation from one island to another and other occasions.
"Read in Council 8 June 1677." Two copies. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XL., Nos. 101–102, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI., pp. 222–224.] |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
288. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Order
that the Judges be hastened to make their report on the case of
Mason and Gorges. Paper of Mr. Randolph referred by His
Majesty's order of 31st May read and the several heads considered.
Randolph attends and explains the allegations of his paper. Petitions
of merchants against the irregularity of the trade in New England
(formerly read 6th April 1676), and of mercers and weavers to the
same effect (read 10th April 1676), and Report of the Commissioners
of Customs read. Sir Thomas Lynch acquainted their Lordships
that while he was Governor of Jamaica a ship belonging to New
England came into the port laden with brandy directly from
France, and on his refusal to permit her to trade, returned to New
England of which he informed Captain Wyborne, then at New
England with a frigate, who attempted to seize her but was
hindered by the magistrates. Another gentleman assured their
Lordships that on notice of the petition presented by the merchants,
6th April 1676, there was a ship lying at Amsterdam designed
directly for New England, which was thereupon directly otherwise
disposed of. Upon the whole matter their Lordships agree to
report that the opinion of the Judges be taken on the matter of
law. On this report it was ordered in Council on the 8th instant,
that the Committee consider the paper and receive the opinion of
the Judges upon it. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 52, 54.] |
| June 7. |
289. Report of Lords of Trade and Plantations to the King.
Have considered Randolph's representation (see ante, No 218), but
find the articles of so high concern that before any further progress
be made it will be necessary to consider the opinion of the Judges
touching the matter of law. Propose that the paper of atticles and
such other as may be given in evidence by Randolph be referred
to the Judges. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol., LX., pp. 208, 209.] |
June 8.
Whitehall. |
290. Order of the King in Council. Referring Representation of Edward Randolph to Lords of Trade and Plantations to
take the opinion of such judges as they think fit on the heads
relating to matter of law and that the King's Counsel attend their
Lordships. 1 p. "Read 12 June 1677." [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
No. 103; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LX., p. 209.] |
June 8.
Whitehall. |
291. Order of the King in Council. Approving report of Lords
of Trade and Plantations, and directing the Bishop of London to
take care that six able Ministers be sent to the Leeward Isles by
his license and appointment, and that they attend his Lordship
concerning their transportation and maintenance at their arrival.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI., pp. 224, 225.] |
June 8.
Whitehall. |
292. Order of the King in Council on report of the Lords of
Trade and Plantations. That Mr. Secretary Coventry forthwith
give directions to His Majesty's Ambassador in France vigorously
to insist that justice may forthwith be done to His Majesty and
his subjects that are aggrieved concerning St. Christopher's. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI., pp. 225, 226.] |
June 11.
Swanns Point. |
293. Lieutenant-Governor Herbert Jeffreys to Secretary Sir
Joseph Williamson. Relation of the late solemnity in Virginia of
the Indian Peace with which was celebrated His Majesty's birthday
at the Camp at Middle Plantation (see The Treaty of Peace, ante
No. 272). Refers to Sir William Berkeley's letter of 28th April,
(see ante, No.198), which was not sent to Jeffreys until June 7 by
Lady Berkeley; it has given him no great disquiet, because he is
confident that he stands justified here against every contumelious
paragraph of it. The minds of the Council poisoned with the
opinion that Jeffreys acts only as Sir William's Deputy. Has
suspended one Ballard from the Council and Collectorship, a
fellow of a turbulent mutinous spirit, yet one that knows how to
be as humble and penitent as insolent and rebellious, and for these
virtues is called by Sir William Berkeley his Mary Magdalene, but
was before Bacon's chief trumpet, parasite, subscriber and giver of
his unlawful oath, and an eminent abettor of the late rebellion.
2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 104.] |
June 12.
Whitehall. |
294. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Order in
Council of 8th instant read. Their Lordships think fit to distinguish the matter of law from the matter of State; refer the
right of the Bostoners to land or government, and their forming
of themselves into a commonwealth to the Judges and King's
Counsel as matters of law; their protection of the King's murderers
is a matter of State; coining money, putting to death for matters
of religion, are to be referred and examination made whether by
charter they are enabled so to do, and the complaints about His
Majesty's Commissioners, the oath of fidelity, and the violation of
the Acts of Trade and Navigation, are looked upon as matters of
State; the Book of Laws to be transmitted to the Judges who are
to consider of their consistency with His Majesty's charter. Upon
which it is agreed to report to His Majesty. See next entry. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 60, 61.] |
June 12.
Whitehall. |
295. Report of Lords of Trade and Plantations to the King.
Had met to consider the representation of Edward Randolph, but
being directed to receive the opinion of the Lords Chief Justices
and of the King's Counsel, did not think it proper to proceed till
the Judges had discharged themselves of the case between the
New England Government and Mason and Gorges. Cannot forbear
to lay before the King that part of the representation concerning
the Acts of Trade and Navigation, the breach of which by said
government has been clearly made out as well by petitions of the
King's subjects as by other evidence. For the prevention of the
mischief and in consideration of the customs, which are much
impaired by the irregular course of trade practised by the Bostoners,
their Lordships propose that the New England Government
receive notice of the King's pleasure that said Acts be duly
executed, and that the Lord Treasurer appoint such officers of the
Customs at Boston and other parts as the Acts prescribed. Signed
Anglesey, Craven, J. Bridgwater, J. Williamson, J. Ernle, Philip
Lloyd. "Read in Council 15 June 1677; to be kept till the
Judges report come in; ordered to be read again when the Judges
give in their report concerning Mr. Mason and Bostoners." 2 pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 105; also Col. Entry Bks., Vol. LX.,
p. 210, and Vol. CV, pp. 61, 62.] |
| June 12. |
296. Journal of Assembly of Barbadoes. The presenting of a
sum of sugar to the Governor for the better support of the Government to be considered at the next sitting of the House. The
Speaker desired, in behalf of the House, to move the Governor that
he take care the Spaniard, being admitted to trade here, may not
be to the prejudice of the country. Ordered that the Governor be
desired, at the next sitting, to appoint Members of the Council
to join with a Committee of the Assembly to settle the accounts of
the Treasurer for the Excise and the Receivers appointed by the
last Act, and to consider the renting out of the Excise and the
method. Adjourned to 10th July 1677. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XIII.,
pp. 259, 260.] |
| June 12. |
297. Depositions and examinations taken upon oath by virtue
of the Dedimus of His Majesty's Commissioners of 26th May last,
to John Epps, James Bisse, Nicholas Wyatt, and John Stith, of
Charles City County, in reference to the remonstrance and address
of the same county, in order to the proving the complaints and
grievances therein mentioned. 16 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
No. 106.] |
| June 13. |
298. Instructions [from Governor Andros] to Lieutenant Anthony
Brockles and Ensign Cæsar Knapton, together with Mr. Matthias
Nicholls, for erecting a fort at Pemaquid. Endorsed, "Received
from Sir E. Andros. Printed in New York Documents, Vol. III.,
pp. 248, 249. 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 107.] |
| June 14. |
299. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Letter
read from Sir Jonathan Atkins, dated 17th April 1677, wherein he
desires an explanation of the word "journal," required by their
Lordships in their letter of 21st December 1676. Agreed to reply
that they do not mean impertinencies mentioned by him, but a
particular relation of all things enumerated in their first letter of
11th August 1677 (sic), and a letter is accordingly ordered to be
prepared. Inquiry to be made at the Admiralty whether any
frigate be dispatched for the Leeward Islands. Agreed to move
His Majesty in Council that orders be speedily given for recruiting
the two companies at St. Christopher's. Account read of the
islands of Statia, Saba, and Tortola, how they have been formerly
possessed, and what advantage they may procure to the English
plantations in case they do remain under His Majesty's sovereignty,
in order to give Colonel Stapleton directions how to behave himself
in case they be redemanded by the Dutch in pursuance of the
treaty at Breda, which at present they forbear to do by reason
of the strength of the French in those parts. After long debate,
agreed to direct Colonel Stapleton to continue said islands in the
state they are at present, and not to make surrender of them until
further order. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 63, 64.] |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
300. Order of the King in Council. A motion made by the
Lords of Trade and Plantations about recruiting the two companies
at St. Christopher's. His Majesty declared he would give orders
for it in due time. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI pp. 226, 227.] |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
301. The King to Governor Sir Jonathan Atkins. To cause
John Witham to be sworn a member of the Council of Barbadoes as
soon as any place of a Councillor becomes void. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. XCV., p. 208.] |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
302. Secretary Coventry to Sir William Berkeley. Is commanded
by His Majesty to let him know that His Majesty would speak
with him because there are some ships now going to Virginia, and
His Majesty would see what further instructions may be necessary
to be sent by them. [Col. Entry Bk., No. XCV., p. 207.] |
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303. The names and short characters of those that have been
executed for the late rebellion in Virginia "from the Governor's
own hand." Five at Accomac, viz., Johnson, Barlow, "one of
Cromwell's soldiers," Carver, Wilford, and Harsford; four at York
"whilst I lay there," viz., Young, Page, Harris, and Hall, a clerk
of a county but more useful to the rebels than forty armed men.
William Drummond a Scotchman, at the Middle Plantation, and
three, viz., Colonel Crewes, Bacon's parasite, Cookson, and Darby
(Digby in Col. Entry Bk.) "condemned at my house and executed
when Bacon lay before James Town." 2 pp. Two copies. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 108, 109; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI.,
pp. 52–54.] |
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304. Petition of Sir William Berkeley, Governor of Virginia, to
the King. Has been above 35 years Governor of Virginia, which
Colony he recovered from almost a state of ruin. It now produces
nearly 100,000l. per annum revenue to the Crown in Customs, and
was in a flourishing state till Bacon's rebellion, when the petitioner
not only hazarded his life, but is totally ruined in his fortunes, to
the value of above 10,000l. sterling. But that which is yet more
insupportable, he has been misrepresented to His Majesty, being
sent home for England, so that by reason of a tedious passage and
grief of mind, petitioner is reduced to extreme weakness, and being
desirous to clear his innocency before he dies, prays that if there
be any aspersions or calumnies against him he may clear his
innocence and not be disturbed in the receipt of his salary, the only
support left to himself and family. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XL., No. 110.] |
June 19.
Whitehall. |
305. Secretary Sir H. Coventry to Sir Jonathan Atkins,
Governor of Barbadoes. Has forborne a good while writing about
Mr. Wyatt's business as Clerk of the Market out of a willingness to
comply with his motion of accommodating the matter between the
parties if it could have been done, and to that end has had patience
till Fitzherbert, father of him who executes that office now, was
come to London and had conference with Wyatt in order to an
agreement. But Wyatt says he doth so undervalue the office in his
offers that there seems no appearance of bringing them to an accord,
thereupon could no longer defer acquainting His Majesty with the
state of the case, who is firm in his resolution of doing Wyatt both
justice and kindness. His Majesty therefore will have his Letters
Patent take place, and commands that he who now executes that
office surrender the same without delay unto such capable person as
Wyatt shall appoint, who Governor Atkins is forthwith to admit
into the actual execution and benefit of the place. Should have
been glad the parties had given him occasion to write otherwise,
but all he can say is that His Majesty's (commands) must be obeyed.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 111.] |
June 20.
Whitehall. |
306. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. Their Lordships taking notice that the laws of Jamaica referred to Mr. Attorney
General have remained long with him without dispatch, order a
letter to be written to him to hasten his report. Mem.—On 15th
following my Lord Privy Seal did in the Council Chamber express
their Lordships' intentions that this letter should be suspended until
after the term. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., p. 67.] |
| June 20. |
307. "Reflections on the state of the Spaniards and the island
of Jamaica," [by Sir Thomas Lynch]. It is to the English interest
that the Spaniards be preserved in the possession of what they
have in the West Indies, for their colonies are large and thin of
people, so they cannot take from the English anything they
hold. The Spaniards have great wealth and no industry, so
the English that trade to Spain and in the West Indies may get
sufficiently by them which they cannot by any other nation. It is
as much against the interest of England to have any more colonies
in America as it is for it to have those they now possess peopled
and fortified, especially Jamaica, which would then do more against
the Spaniards than all the power of England. Reasons why war
and privateering obstructs the planting and peopling of Jamaica.
To check the Spaniards and show the King's resentment of any
affronts done His Majesty, suggests that the King give the new
Governor of Jamaica the title of Viceroy of Jamaica, New England,
or America, and that if the King assumes the power of placing
Governors in New England they may have an appearance of
depending upon Jamaica, and have the powers and advantages
which are set forth. 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 111.] |
1675.
June 21.
Westminster. |
308. Grant of the Office of Lieutenant and Governor-General
of Virginia to Thomas Lord Culpepper, during life, in reversion
after the death or other determination of Sir William Berkeley.
This Grant is dated 1675 and abstracted in the previous Volume of
this Calendar, p. 247, No. 599, and the Patent is dated 8 July 1675.
By an Order of the King in Council of 20 July 1677, Lord
Culpepper attended and took the oaths as Governor, see No. 360.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX., pp. 299–303, and Vol.XCV., p. 158.] |
1677.
June 21.
Whitehall. |
309. Lords of Trade and Plantations to Governor Sir Jonathan
Atkins. Have perused his letter of 17th April (see ante, No. 187).
Cannot but take notice of the great difficulty he finds to comprehend their meaning of the word "journal." Desire him to reflect
upon their letter of 11th August 1675, wherein they expected from
him a journal of all things upon the distinct heads there at large
enumerated. Are sorry he should think they wanted an account
of trivial matters or impertinences, and hope a Government of
such importance may present him with material occurrences for
their advertisement, so that they may the better be enabled to
provide for the security of that Government and the encouragement
of His Majesty's subjects there. Hope His Majesty's frigate the
Constant Warwick, Captain de la Ware, has arrived at Barbadoes.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 173–174.] |
June 22.
[Maryland.] |
310. Lieutenant-Governor Thomas Notley to [Governor of
Virginia]. Has sent an agent to New York, by means of Colonel
Andros, to come to a treaty with the heads of all the nations who
were in a possibility of annoying us who wishes to know what the
Governor of Virginia's designs may be as to the Indians that live
to the northward that he may not thwart them. Desires he will
signify his resolutions with speed, because the Congress at Fort
Albany is appointed for 15th July. It is the custom of the Indians
to make presents with every Article of peace, and they expect the
same from us, so desires to know what he will insist upon, and the
presents he will think for us to give in his behalf. 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XL., No. 112.] |
June 22.
[Virginia.] |
311. Nicholas Spencer to Philip Calvert, Chancellor of Maryland. Is sorry Pinckney's deceits are so prevalent. The 29th May
produced a peace, but cannot say the terms. The Nanzatico
Indians came not in, but some have since come who declare their
willingness to peace, and to manifest it run the hazard of their
lives privately to get into English houses as a sanctuary where
they had formerly lived, and had been destroyed by our wildheaded rabble if Spencer had not restrained them. 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XL., No. 113.] |
June 26.
Whitehall. |
312. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. Being
informed that a ship is going within a month to the Leeward
Islands their Lordships agree to move His Majesty in Council that
order be speedily given for the recruits intended for St. Christopher's. |
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The Lord Privy Seal having acquainted their Lordships that
several considerable sums of money raised in Virginia in 1674 and
1675 as a public stock to he made use of for rewards and other
expenses for defraying the charges of agents sent to procure a
charter for that Colony and other public necessities, had been
lately (by a new assembly called by Sir William Berkeley, while
affairs were yet in distraction, and the regular manner of elections
unsettled) disposed of and distributed by bills of exchange drawn
upon the Treasurer now remaining in England, to uses which are
neither like to be agreeable to the intentions of the new Assembly
(called by the present Governor) nor conducing to the resettlement
of that country which is in a very miserable and necessitous
condition, their Lordships agree to propose in Council that His
Majesty call before him the Treasurers and other persons concerned
in Virginia, and to examine the true state of this matter in order to
give such directions as may be for His Majesty's service and the
good of the Colony. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 114; also Col.
Entry Bks., Vol. LXXX., pp. 138, 139, and Vol. CV., pp. 71–73.] |
June 26.
Jamaica. |
313. Governor Lord Vaughan to Secretary. Coventry. The
Assembly have not yet finished their business. Has transmitted
some Bills passed. Remarks on an Act declaring it felony for any
of His Majesty's subjects belonging to this island to serve under a
foreign prince. Advice from Petit Guavos that the Dutch had
burnt all French vessels on the coast of Hispaniola, and had taken
Curacao with 500 negroes and 28 lbs. of gold, and gone to
Caymanos. Thinks D'Estrées is still at Martinique. It grieves
him to be forced to send home the frigate when there is so much
need of her, begs that another be speedily sent to preserve their
trade. Annexed, |
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313. i. List of all the laws made in Jamaica. It includes the
titles of those made by Sir Thomas Lynch in 1672 and
by Lord Vanghan in 1675, abstracted in previous volumes
of this Calender; also titles of the Acts made at
Jamaica, 9th April 1677, now transmitted by Governor
Vaughan. |
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313. ii., iii. Titles of the Acts made at Jamaica, 9th April 1677,
and referred to in Governor Vaughan's above letter, with
abstracts of the ten Acts passed. Two copies. |
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313. iv. An Act declaring the laws of England in force within
this island and the territories thereto depending, being
No. 7 in above list of Acts. 1677, April 9th. [Col.
XL., Nos. Papers, Vol. 115, 115 I.—IV.; also Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. XXIX., pp. 139–142.] |
June 26.
New Plymouth. |
314. Governor Josiah Winslow to the King. "Your unworthy
servant and subject humbly craves your royal pardon for this bold
intrusion to kiss your hands by these rude lines, and hope I shall
obtain it, because they flow from no other fountain but the loyalty
of my heart and affection to your Majesty's person and interest.
I have been greatly ambitious ever since your happy return to
your kingdoms to have waited on your Majesty that I might have
obtained the happiness to see the Prince in whom the nations that
are your subjects are so happy, but being prevented by some public
employments upon me (though unworthy) in this your Colony of
New Plymouth, and especially in two or three years last past of
our troubles occasioned by the rebellion of our neighbouring
Sachems or Indian Princes and their people and allies, I despair
(at least for the present) to enjoy such a favour, and therefore
adventure these few lines." Will not trouble His Majesty with the
calamities they have suffered from so barbarous an enemy (because
that will be presented to His Majesty by some that have lately put
forth the narrative), but assures the King that the rebellion was
not provoked, and that they had not failed to the uttermost of
their power to maintain the King's interest and their own against
their violent intrusions. Craves His Majesty's favourable acceptance
of a few Indian rarities, the best of their spoils of the ornaments
and treasure of Sachem Philip, the grand rebel, most of them
taken by Captain Benjamin Church (a person of great loyalty and
the most successful of their Commanders) when slain by him, being
his crown, gorge, and two belts of their own making of their gold
and silver. Prays that God will bless the King with a numerous
and virtuous progeny. Endorsed, "From the Govr of Plimouth
with the Indian spoiles." 1 p. With seal. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
No. 116; also copy of the above, dated June 12, Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXI., p. 28.] |
[June 30.]
Whitehall. |
315. The King to Lord Vaughan, Governor of Jamaica. Has
received from him several letters and depositions of the cruel
treatment of His Majesty's subjects by the Spaniards and referred
same to Committee of Trade, upon whose report His Majesty will
give directions agreeable to justice. In the meantime the case of
William Winford, fourth son of Sir John Winford, hath been
already examined, who find that about two years since, being
master and owner of the Adventure, he was shipwrecked in the
Bay of Campeachy, then took shipping under command of Captain
White, whose ship in August last was taken by Spaniards, and said
Winford and all on board carried prisoners to the Havanna and
used in a most barbarous manner. Requires him to represent to
the Governor of the Havanna this affront to His Majesty and
severe treatment of his subjects, and that they be released from
confinement. Mutilated. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 112.] |
