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311. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Arrival of the two pinnaces in the Thames. |
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Oct. 18.—Sale of the barks and all other provisions. Alderman Hallyday's accounts; his arrears for supplies towards the discovery by the North–west, as well as from others, to be defalcated out of their adventure to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, according to an order of 11th January past. [One page and three quarters Court Bk., I., 96.] |
Oct. 18/28.
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312. Henry IV., King of France, to Sec. Cecil. Thanks for his good offices to the monk on board the vessel, where were some varieties and novelties from India and China, sent for the King's own use, by order of Sebastian Zamet, and for his care in having preserved and restored all which belonged to the King. French. [Corresp., France] |
| Oct. 23–25. |
313. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Warrant to Robt. Chamberlain, treasurer, to pay the mariners, who were hired to bring the pinnaces from Dartmouth to London. Warehousing of some of the merchandise. |
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Oct. 25.—Examination of John Drewe, master of the Godspeed, as to the cause of Capt. Waymouth's return "without any discovery performed." Confesses that Cartwright, the minister, was the principal persuader of the company in the Discovery to return to England and give over the voyage; Capt. Waymouth, the general of the voyage returning homewards, was obliged with his company to follow. The boatswain, gunner, carpenter, and others of the Discovery will, he thinks, for more certain proof that Cartwright was the persuader of the company's return, aver as much. The gown and apparel, delivered to Cartwright for his use in the voyage, to be demanded of him, and if he refuse to give them up, counsel's opinion to be taken for their recovery. Examination of John Lane, master's mate of the Godspeed; that Cartwright, "as he himself did confess and justify to this John Lane, that he was the persuader and mover of the company to return for England and give over the voyage." [One page and a quarter. Court Bk., I, 97–98.] |
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314. The King of Acheen to Queen Elizabeth. His kingdom has shown its love in the entertainment of that society which fills the horizon with joy; their request is just, with purpose for exchange. Capt. Jas. Lancaster has spread her fame which is very pleasing. Her letters and privileges being patent, the Almighty advance the intent of this honourable association and confirm this worthy league. Because the King of Afrangi [a marginal note explains Afrangi to be that part of Spain which they call Castilia Nueva] is an ememy to the Queen and the [East India] Company in whatever place they be, therefore the King of Acheen's joy is increased, "and our society confirmed, for that he and his subjects are our enemies in this world and the world to come." The Queen desires peace and friendship; "this is our serious will and honourable purpose constantly in this writing." Privilege to the Company to trade and traffic henceforth; this captain and his company incorporated into one corporation with common privileges; freedoms granted to them and the best way shown them to trade and traffic. Sends by the hand of Capt. Lancaster, a ring beautified with a ruby, two vestures woven and embroidered with gold, and placed within a purple box of china. [Three pages. East Indies, Vol. I, No. 23. Indorsed, "Letter of the King of Benthem [Bantam] to the late Queen" probably in answer to No. 285. Printed in Purchas, I., 160, where it is said to be from the King of Acheen and the translator W. Bedwell. See Bruce's Annals, I., p. 152. Capt. John Davis was Lancaster's principal pilot in this voyage, see Purchas, I., 156.] |
