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July 15.
Northampton. |
1. Mayor of Northampton, Commissioner for the Loan, to the
Council. Has returned 42l. 3s. 4d., which is all he has received,
being about half of the first payment; for the second payment,
almost all crave security before they part with it. Sends a roll of
names and answers. [Indorsed is a direction from the Lord President
Manchester to Mr. Meautys, to prepare a letter to the Mayor for
the Lords to sign, calling upon the Mayor to proceed roundly with
the collection, and intimating that a pursuivant will be sent down
to bring up the refusers unless they speedily pay.] |
| [July 15 ?] |
2. Minute, by Nicholas, to Sec. Conway, of Buckingham's request,
that Sir Richard Buller, Nicholas Trefusis, Humphrey Nicholls,
Francis Courtney, and John Skore might be sent for to the
Council for opposing the loan in Cornwall, and that the first three
might be excluded from the Commission of the Peace. |
| [July 15 ?] |
3. Another similar minute of the same requests, perhaps intended
for Sec. Coke. [It appears from the Council Register that the
persons named were sent for on the 18th inst.] |
July 15.
Theobalds. |
Sec. Conway to the Clerk of the Signet. To prepare a bill for
100l., to be delivered to Maurice Berkeley, for secret service. [Minute,
Conway's Letter Book, p. 272.] |
July 15.
Knight Thorpe. |
4. Sir Henry Skipwith to Thomas Babington. Having a business
of 2,000l. value to attend to in Cheshire, he cannot meet him at
Leicester on the morrow, as desired. |
July 16.
Theobalds. |
5. The King to the Warden and Fellows of All Souls, Oxford.
Requiring them to elect Richard Turner, B.A., and Student of
St. Mary Hall, a Fellow of All Souls. |
July 16.
Nottingham. |
6. Commissioners for the Loan in the town of Nottingham to the
Council. Five gentlemen in Nottingham lent moneys on Privy
Seals about Midsummer last, which has all been accounted for.
Mr. Packenham has become impoverished, and Mr. Eyre has
removed into Staffordshire. |
July 16.
Theobalds. |
7. Sec. Conway to Lord Keeper Coventry. On information that
Sir Richard Buller, Nicholas Trefusis, and Humphrey Nicholls,
Justices of Peace and Commissioners for the Loan, co. Cornwall,
have been refusers in the loan, and discouraged others, the King
has commanded that they should be sent for, and directs the Lord
Keeper to put them out of the Commission of the Peace. [Copy.] |
| July 16. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 272.] |
July 16.
Theobalds. |
8. The same to Lord President Manchester. Misdemeanors
committed in destroying deer in Leicester forest. His Majesty,
being displeased with the boldness of the offenders, signifies his
pleasure that letters be sent to Lord Grey and the Justices, to
examine the informations given, and punish the offenders. |
| July 16. |
Minute of the above letter. [Ibid.] |
July 16.
Theobalds. |
The same to the same. To send for some refractories to the
loans in Cornwall, and to examine Coytmore, who has counterfeited
passes. [Minute, ibid.] |
July 16.
Theobalds. |
The same to the same. To give an exact account of all public
business that may have relation to the great action in hand, or may
be fit for his Majesty's information, or the Duke's, to whom he now
sends. [Minute, ibid.] |
July 16.
Theobalds. |
The same to Mr. Meautys. Another to the same purpose.
[Minute, ibid.] |
July 16.
Battersea. |
9. Oliver Lord Grandison to his nephew, Sir Thomas Roe, Ambassador at Constantinople. Such free expedition is not given to
Sir Peter Wyche (Roe's intended successor) as were fit. Fears it
will be Easter before they see him. When he comes, will be glad
if he finds that place to his liking, where few worthy men receive
contentment, but his long experience has taught him to play the
philosopher. |
July 16.
Windsor Castle. |
10. M. Oldisworth to Mr. Chesterman, Secretary to Lord Conway.
When the Court was at Oatlands, was commanded by his Lord [the
Earl of Pembroke] to attend Sec. Conway, with his request for an
ensign's place for Henry Baskerfield, under one of the captains next
to be employed. He has been in many actions, and comes of no
degenerous race, neither will he degenerate from it. |
July 16.
Nottingham. |
11. Commissioners of the Navy to Nicholas. The Mary, of
Rouen, a prize ship appointed for service in the Elbe, is ready for
sea as soon as she has received her ordnance. She is fitted to carry
minions and falcons, whereof the King's stores are altogether
unfurnished. He is requested to obtain an Order of Council for
procuring them out of the French prizes. |
July 16.
Whitehall. |
12. Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richard Weston, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to the Earls of Pembroke and Northampton,
and Henry Lord Grey, and to Sir John Stawell, Sir Thomas Cheke,
Sir Richard Strode, Sir William Courtenay, Sir George Horsey, Sir
Peter Vanlore, Sir John Strangeways, Sir Thomas Thynne, John
Mallet, Richard Warr, Edward Tynt, James Rosse, Thomas Still,
Walter Long, William Huckmore, Thomas Muttleberry, Andrew
Whittington, and to the heirs severally of Sir Edward Hext,
Sir Robert Chichester, Sir John Hannam, Sir William Floyer, and
Philip Watts. Many of them petitioned the late King to accept
4,000 acres of King's Sedgemoor in lieu of his rights, and to divide
the rest. The late King accepted the same, but their tenants have
hitherto withstood his proceedings therein. Send the King's resolutions therein, and require them to certify the names of such as are
conformable, or the contrary. |
| July 16. |
13. Certificate of those who, within the hundred of Cashio, in
co. Herts, promised to lend, but have not paid. The total loan was
965l. 6s. 8d.; the amount unpaid, 70l. 13s. 4d. |
| [July 16.] |
14. Names of those in the above-mentioned hundred of Cashio
who are to be presently sent for. |
| July 16. |
15. Return of persons dwelling in Bread Street Ward, in the
city of London, summoned before Alderman Sir Martin Lumley to
pay their loan money, with their several answers. |
July 17.
Westminster. |
Grant to Edward Viscount Mandeville and Walter Mountagu,
for their lives, on the nomination of the Lord President of the
Council, of the office of Chief Rangers of the Forest of Waybridge,
co. Huntingdon, with a fee of 20l. per annum. This grant was
made on surrender by Sir Oliver Williams, alias Cromwell, and
Henry Williams, alias Cromwell, of a similar grant made to them
by the late King, the estate therein having been conveyed to the
Lord President. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. iii., No. 49.] |
| July 17. |
16. Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richard Weston to the
King. The note of rates sent them by the King had been submitted
in confidence to the officers of the customs, who conceive there is
little to be raised on exported commodities; and on commodities
imported, some things in the paper sent are mistaken, and others
left out. But, if the King will send to the writers the person who
was the propounder of the paper, they will either give or receive
satisfaction from him. A table of rates is in preparation, and
will be perfected with all expedition. |
July 17.
Theobalds. |
The King to Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richard
Weston. For exported commodities, he conceives that there cannot
be much profit raised on them, and if in the note sent there be any
of the imported commodities underrated or left out, it is their part
to raise or add to the best advantage. He is now going to the
progress. He will not think that in his absence they may imagine
that delaying answers will serve him, but expects that now, morethan when he is present, they will diligently labour for the effecting
those things which he has left to their charge. Speedy effecting, or
slow performance, or neglecting of those things, is the best or worst
service they can do him. He concludes: "I need make no repetitions, for I am sure ye cannot err throw ignorance, onlie let me give
you on causion, that ye doe not hyde from me those rubes that
hinders your business, ever putting me in false hopes till it be too
late to helpe; but lett me tymelie know your impediments, yet
making no more, thorow feare or lasiness, then ther is. So wishing
you good success, and expect good accounts from you, I rest your
loving frend, Charles R." [Entirely in the King's handwriting.
Written on the blank pages of the preceding.] |
| July 17. |
17. Commissioners of the Loan for co. Bedford to the Council.
About 500 persons in that county having made their first payment,
conceived that the day given for the second was not expired. The
collectors think that if allowed to summon them again most of them
will be conformable. This course will be followed unless they
receive orders to the contrary. |
July 17.
Theobalds. |
18. Sec. Conway to the same. The King is complained to that
causes in the Court of Admiralty, wherein persons who have gone
forth with letters of marque are interested, have been long stayed
by interposition of the States' Ambassador and orders of that Board.
The King would have satisfaction given to the States' Ambassadors
in all their just desires, but prays them to see that the justice and
honour of the Court of Admiralty be upheld, and that persons
going to sea with letters of marque receive no prejudice or discouragement. |
| July 17. |
Minute of the above, misdated July 16. [Conway's Letter Book,
p. 272.] |
July 17.
Lincoln. |
19. Mayor and others of Lincoln to the same. They have long
since procured all the loan money for Lincoln to be paid to Anthony
Hare, one of their aldermen, the collector, and if he has not paid
over the same, the fault is only in him. |
July 17.
Theobalds. |
20. Sec. Conway to Attorney General Heath. To prepare for the
King's signature a grant of a pension of 100l. per annum to Robert
Godfrey, during pleasure. [Copy.] |
| July 17. |
21. Another copy, attested. |
| July 17. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 272.] |
July 17.
Theobalds. |
The same to Mr. Kirke. His Majesty is pleased that he return to
the Court. [Minute, ibid., p. 273.] |
July 17.
Theobalds. |
The same to Lord President Manchester. Recommends Sir
Philip Carteret and his business. [Minute, ibid.] |
July 17.
Theobalds. |
22 The same to Sir Robert Naunton. Sir Robert having, by
explaining the defects of some and the absence of others, purgedhimself from the blame of not furnishing information desired by the
King, the Secretary is desired to answer that the King takes well
his affection and diligence; that he has ever esteemed him, and
doth so. [Copy.] |
| July 17. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 272.] |
July 17.
Plymouth. |
23. Sir James Bagg to Secs. Conway and Coke. Safe arrival of
the Duke, and the expeditionary army and fleet, at St. Martin's,
according to the inclosed relation. The Dutchman uncertain as to the
number of French troops in the island. Great fear of his Majesty's
preparations. Arrival of the Return, of Ipswich, with 160 troops,
under Capt. Philip Gyffard, having missed the fleet, and been forced
back by mutiny and want of provisions. Will victual them for the
present. Desires to know whether he should re-victual and send
them away again; if so, the mutinous mariners should be put
ashore. Incloses, |
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23. i. Information of Cornelis Pietersen, master of the White
Fortune, of Amsterdam. On the 10th there arrived 20
great ships of the fleet near St. Martin's, one wearing
his Majesty's colours, the white flag, and St. Andrew's
cross in the main tops; on the 11th and 12th came in
the rest of the fleet; on the 12th the ships approached
nearer, and commenced shooting; on the 13th they began
shooting again, at which time Pietersen, in company with
thirty-six Dutch ships, which had been at Rochelle for
salt, came from thence. |
| July 17. |
24. Copy of the preceding letter. |
July 17.
London. |
25. Lord President Manchester to Sec. Conway. For supplies
for the Duke, 2,000 men are ordered to rendezvous at Plymouth.
The day is not fixed, it resting upon intelligence from the Duke.
Arrangement made for conveyance to him of victuals for 4,500 men
for 70 days. Recruits for Denmark (1,400 men) are levied, and to
be embarked at Hull and Newcastle on August 1. The States'
Ambassadors have been answered on the six points delivered by
them to the King, at Windsor. The questions with them will be
well agreed. The loans have been more strictly pressed since the
Duke's going; about 240,000l. has been paid; five subsidies little
exceeding 300,000l. Knights and gentlemen committed sent prisoners into foreign counties. Sends original examinations of the
doer and one of the procurers of the counterfeit passes. Stamford
handed over to Mr. Attorney. |
| July 17. |
26. Examination of John Coytmore, taken before the Earl of
Manchester. Robert Curtis applied to him for a pass for a Mr.
Petre, and afterwards for one for Mr. Somerset. For the former he
gave him 20 nobles, for the latter 5l. They were written by scriveners in Westminster, and the Lords' hands counterfeited by himself.
The seals were taken from other cancelled letters. [Copy.] |
| July 17. |
27. Examination of Robert Curtis. Was solicited by one Mico,
servant of Lord Petre, to procure the said passes. Received for
them from Mico 20l. and 10l. Denies that he knew them to be
counterfeited. [Copy.] |
| July 17. |
28. Thomas Meautys to Sec. Conway. According to his commands,
sends an account of what has passed at the Council Board respecting
the supplies for Denmark, the men and victuals to be sent after the
Duke, and the consultation with the States' Ambassadors, in which
matters were well accommodated. Sends list of gentlemen and
Londoners who are on Friday next to be sent away to be confined
in distant counties, and also of the Lords who have been directed to
make payment of their loan money within ten days. At every
sitting the Lords call before them some of the refusers, and commit
them. They also send out warrants for fetching up others. |
July 17.
St. Osyth. |
29. Thomas Earl Rivers to Sec. Coke. The Order of the Council
for sending 50 men of the hundred of Tendring to Harwich is
taken very ill by the people, and will not be obeyed without difficulty. Many of the inhabitants will leave their livings, and go into
other countries. There is good cause that the Lords should have
some respect to this hundred on account,—I. Of their charges for the
late camp. II. They were the first that gave to the loans. III.
When the ships lay at Harwich to conduct the soldiers, they were at
great charge. This fourth charge creates such discontent as he has
not known the like. |
July 17.
Plymouth. |
30. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Had not "disaffectionate
Gorges" applied himself to the intelligence from the Duke, it had
come first to Nicholas. The Duke has given the shore his bullets,
and Bagg is confident will return with glory and victory, for which
he prays as for the safety of his own soul. Incloses letters from
Gyffard and Dowrich, from which he will discern the men and their
way. Sorrows that three captains could not command their
soldiers and mariners. Wishes directions. Nicholas is his oracle.
The wind yet keeps the seamen there. Incloses, |
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30. i. Capt. Thomas Dowrich to the same. Lord Hervey having
employed him in a service fitter for a bark of 30 or 40
tons, he had missed the fleet; and, having been shortly
victualled, had been compelled by muting to return. Begs
to be re-victualled, and sent back to the fleet with the ships
that are to go with sailors. Plymouth, 1627, July 16. |
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30. ii. Capt. Philip Gyffard to the same. Explains the circumstances of his separation from the fleet, the blame of which
he throws on the Rear Admiral, and the seamen. His
kinsman, Sir James Bagg, has commanded him to send
a journal of their proceedings. Begs that they may be
re-victualled, and sent back. Inclosed, |
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30. ii. 1. Journal of the proceedings of the Return, of Ipswich,
from June 22 to July 16, 1627. |
July 17.
Howlett. |
31. Sir Henry Palmer to Nicholas. His victual is all ready.
Desires his instructions. Has got his account put into an estimate,
and hopes the bearer, his servant, will receive the money. If he
does, he will leave a gratuity with Nicholas; if not, Sir Henry will
send him up a piece of plate. |
July 18.
Chester. |
32. Sir Randolph Mainwaring and others, of Chester, to the Council.
The complaint made against Robert Brerewood, their townclerk, and
some others of the city, they think too mean a business to "interturb" the weightier affairs of the Council. Solicit that it should
be referred to the Lord Lieutenants of Chester, and Judges of the
great sessions. |
July 18.
Aboard the Triumph. |
33. Buckingham to Nicholas. With all possible diligence, he is
to take order that their victuals be sent after them; and he is to take
special care that they be furnished out of hand with London beer.
The beer from Portsmouth proves naught, and the soldier is better
satisfied with his beer, if it be good, than with his victuals. |
July 18.
Theobalds. |
34. Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. He is to intimate to the French
agent that the King advises him to return to France, and to offer
him a passport. [Copy.] |
| July 18. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 273.] |
July 18.
Herriard. |
35. Sir Thomas Jervoise to Sec. Conway. Anthony Spittle, of
Basingstoke, having for a long time served in the trained bands with
a musket, now declined; being conferred with thereon, he claimed
privilege as a postmaster. That being disputed, he told Sir Thomas,
that he would find no arms, do what he could. Prays that he may be
sent for, for his contempt. |
| July 18. |
36. Sir Randolph Mainwaring to the same. Solicits his attention
to the business of his letter of this date, addressed to the Council,
and to a person appointed to wait upon him to that purpose. |
[July 18 ?]
[St. Martin's.] |
37. John Ashburnham to Nicholas. Should have thought the next
time he had gone into the field to have been cut off, if he had broken
his promise to present his best love on the first occasion. Unsuccessful chase of 13 Dunkirkers, and great storm, in which, for three
hours, they expected nothing else but to be cast away. Have had
good success on that island; Dick Graham will tell him all. |
July 18.
On a drum's head, near St. Martin's. |
38. Thomas Symonds to the same. Circumstances of the voyage
from Portsmouth to "St. Martin's Point over against Rochelle
Roads." On Thursday, the 12th instant, a landing was effected,
during which the troops were attacked by the French. Within
half an hour the enemy was put to flight, with considerable
slaughter. Sir William Becher will give a list of the Englishmen
who sacrificed their lives for their King and country. On Saturday
the army advanced inland. The small fort of St. Marie, and the
town of La Flotte, surrendered to them. On Tuesday they took
possession of the town of St. Martin. Valour of the Duke, and
attachment of the troops. The care now is to environ the citadel,
which the enemy are resolute to defend. |
| July 18. |
39. Notes, by Sir Thomas Myddelton, of the excuses made by
defaulters to the loan in Coleman Street Ward, in London. |
July 19.
Dartmouth. |
40. Mayor of Dartmouth to the Council. Sends examination of
William Dottin, who left St. Martin's Road on the 12th instant.
Notwithstanding the letters of the Council, the inhabitants of
Dartmouth still forsake the town, although the plague has
ceased. Only 15 houses were infected, the inhabitants of which had
all been removed to pest-houses, remote from the town. Among
those who absent themselves, is John Shapligh, one of the bailiffs,
and a judge of the King's Court, without whom there can be no
proceedings in that Court. Suggests that he should be sent for.
Incloses, |
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40. i. Examination of William Dottin, who had travelled from
Marseilles to Rochelle, where he embarked aboard the
Unicorn, of Flushing, and was lying in St. Martin's
Road, when the English fleet arrived. Reports their
proceedings up to the 12th instant. |
July 19.
Theobalds. |
Sec. Conway to the Lord President Manchester. That the Earl of
Nithsdale and Colonel Saintelaire [St. Hilaire] have warrants of
licence from the board to raise 2,000 volunteers. [Minute, Conway's
Letter Book, p. 273.] |
July 19.
Theobalds. |
The same to Sir Charles Morgan. Sending Lieutenant Price to
transport 250 men from Newcastle, and two assistants with him,
who, with the first opportunity, are to be preferred, he as captain,
and they in their several ranks. [Minute, ibid.] |
July 19.
Theobalds. |
The same to the same. For Capt. Frost and his two assistants,
who transport 1,150 men from Hull, to be provided for in their
ranks. [Minute, ibid.] |
July 19.
London. |
41. Richard Blacknall and Henry Wright to Sec. Conway.
Having offered a project for casting iron ordnance and preservation
of timber for the navy in Ireland, which requires an outlay of
2,000l. for erection of works, they offer to provide the amount if
the King will grant them but one small request. |
| July 19. |
Nicholas to Sir John Drake and Mr. Drake. The Duke has
directed that during his absence all his tenths shall be sold. They
are to proceed accordingly, and to remit the proceeds to Mr. Oliver,
the Duke's receiver. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 26.] |
| July 19. |
The same to Sir Sackville Trevor. Sends him instructions from
the Duke for a service to be done to the northward against the
French, in which he is to be very careful. A small French prize,
commanded by Capt. Thomas Bardsey, is to accompany him. After
the service performed, he is to return to the Elbe. News from the
Duke expected daily. It is reported that ships with prohibited
goods have got out of the Elbe by stealth or connivancy. [Copy.
Ibid, p. 22.] |
| July 19. |
42. Relation of Cornelis Pietersen, given to Sir James Bagg
(see his letter to the Council of the 17th instant), and extract from
a letter of Sir Henry Mervyn, written from the Downs on July 19
instant, both containing information of the arrival of the English fleet
off the Island of St. Martin's. [Copy.] |
July 19.
Thetford. |
43. Mayor of Thetford to Lord Keeper Coventry. The inhabitants of that poor town were all very willing to yield to the loan,
and paid the same long ago. |
| July 20. |
44. Lord President Manchester to the King. Reports the business
transacted by the Council. The States' Ambassador, Mons. Catts,
not well content with their answer. The charge of the troops under
the King of Denmark exceeds by 2,000l. per month the allowance of
10,000l. per month, by reason of the number of officers. Ships hastened
to the Channel Islands. Commission concerning the erection of new
offices published. The London refusers of the loan dealt roundly
with, "as your Majesty commanded, and find them to come off this
way better than by fair words;" the other refusers very loth to go
from hence; Wednesday next peremptorily fixed for that purpose.
Proposal for 2,000 men to volunteer under the Earl of Nithsdale
should be delayed until the men for the Duke are levied. Succours
to the Channel Islands. Has reported to Lord Conway respecting
Mr. Somerset and Mr. Petre; two other sons of Lord Petre committed by Sir John Hippisley at Dover for refusing the Oath of
Allegiance. |
| July 20. |
45. Copy of the same. |
| July 20. |
46. The Council to Sec. Conway. Had examined John Burgoyne,
clerk, touching letters written by him to Sir John Scudamore, a
business referred to them by the King. Burgoyne is very sorrowful
for his error, and his wants are very extreme and pressing, not
having wherewith to feed himself so long as he is kept from his
pastoral charge. Beg the Secretary to beseech the King so far to
commiserate his age, infirmity of body, and danger of perishing
for want of food, as that he may have leave to go down to his
charge in Gloucestershire. |
July 20.
Whitehall. |
47. The Council to Justices of Peace in co. Leicester. To examine into the unauthorized destruction of deer in Leicester
forest. |
July 20.
Ipswich. |
48. Bailiffs of Ipswich to the Council. Return a certificate of the
names of all defaulters to the loan in their town. Inclose, |
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48. i. Certificate before mentioned. |
July 20.
Leicester. |
49. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Leicester to the same.
Report their proceedings against defaulters in the hundred of West
Goscote, "there being not many of them." The money and answers
received handed over to Mr. Gregory Brookesby, the collector. |
July 20.
Spalding. |
50. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Lincoln to the Council. The
not questioning the froward has encouraged divers that were forward.
Until lately, those parts were in a great revolt. Upon the noise of
trouble to the most perverse, or a pursuivant with a blank, all will
be consummate on a sudden. Only the two Commissioners who
subscribe this letter (Sir Edward Heron and Nicholas Evington)
have attended to this service. |
July 20.
Ampthill. |
Sec. Conway to Lord Treasurer Marlborough. Signifying his
Majesty's pleasure that he suffer William Love to take benefit of his
grant made by King James, unless his Lordship have just cause to
the contrary. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 274.] |
July 20.
Theobalds. |
The same to the same and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. To
call for the Lord Deputy's Agent, and deal with him effectually to
supply the Lady Falkland with convenient sums of money for her
ordinary support. [Minute, ibid., p. 273.] |
July 20.
Ampthill. |
The same to the same. Renewing the direction of furnishing
6,000l. for victualling the ships to transport the supplies. [Minute,
ibid., p. 274.] |
July 20.
Theobalds. |
The same to Mr. Welsted. To accommodate her [Lady Falkland ?] for her journey, and to submit to their Lordships' directions.
[Minute, ibid., p. 273.] |
July 20.
Canbury. |
51. Lord Keeper Coventry to Conway. Has always respected
Sir Francis Wortley as a private man, and is solely moved to deny
him his liberty by the necessity of upholding justice in the court in
which the King has placed him. Relates the circumstances of a
suit respecting the administration of the estate of Mr. Ayre, the
former husband of Lady Wortley, in which a decree had been made
for certain payments which Sir Francis resisted. Begs that, when
Sir Francis's suit is presented to the King, this narrative may also
be laid before him. He that is a king of justice will not suffer his
subjects to be kept from their due, and his courts of justice to be
affronted with a high hand. |
| July 20. |
52. Lord President Manchester to the same. Acknowledges
receipt of letters. Inquires whether he received the examinations of
Coytmore and Curtis. |
July 20.
Hythe. |
53. Sir John Hippisley to [Sec. Coke]. Has committed Henry
Short, and sends up his letters; some of them are to the Queen.
Desires to know what he is to do with him, and also with Lord
Petre's sons, and Mr. Clarke, of Kent, that came over with them.
Hears that the Duke was at the Isle of Rhé the 8th or 9th of this
month, but attempted nothing. |
July 20.
Nonsuch. |
54. George Earl of Totness to the same. Knows not what distraction has fallen out among the saltpetremen, who now refuse to
take out new deputations, whereby the works must fall, which will
be a great detriment to the King's service. Has signed warrants to
send for them, but doubts his power in the absence of the Dukeof Buckingham. Leaves Coke to settle that question, and act
accordingly. Incloses, |
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54. i. Commissioners of the Navy to the Earl of Totness. Complain of the conduct of the saltpetremen, and inclose
warrants to send for them. [Copy. On the blank leaves
Sec. Coke has written a statement of reasons against a
proposal for making profit to the King by a coinage of
small silver money, and by abasing the larger coin.] |
| July 20. |
Nicholas to Sir John Drake. Is directed by Lord Savage, and
the rest of the Duke's Commissioners for his estate, to desire him to
make out an exact account of all tenths by him received, and of the
profits of the Vice Admiralty of Devon. Hears of a prize brought
into Milton by Capt. Bryan. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book,
p. 23.] |
| July 20. |
The same to William Willett. To send up the proceeds of the
Sherant wines brought into Bristol by the Dunkirkers. The Lord
Savage and other Commissioners are very earnest therein. [Copy.
Ibid., p. 25.] |
| July 20 [?] |
55. Katherine Duchess of Buckingham to Nicholas. The Council
has referred to him a business between Lady Falkland and Mr. Burlamachi. Lady Falkland's children are so near to the Duchess in
blood, and she a lady whom the Duchess so much respects, that she
requests Nicholas to show her all the lawful favour he can. |
July 20.
[Isle of Rhé.] |
56. Sir Allen Apsley to Mr. Allcock. There was no bread and
beer thought of for the soldiers; wheat instead of bread, and wine
instead of beer. Has been enforced to supply 7,000 soldiers with
bread and beer, which will occasion want if beer and biscuit come
not the sooner. Urges expedition in sending supplies. It will be
known within six or seven days whether they shall be masters of
the fort. The Lord General is the most industrious, and in all
business one of the first, in person, in danger. Last night the enemy's
ordnance played upon his lodging, and one shot lighted upon his bed,
but did him no harm. [Copy, in the handwriting of Nicholas.] |
July 20.
Bristol. |
57. Mayor of Bristol to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord
Steward. A muster of the trained bands was taken on the 5th
April last, and all defects were made complete. The store of powder,
match, and lead is in readiness. |
| July 20. |
58. Estimate for repairing 10 King's ships, and victualling 400
soldiers for 21 days, for guard of the Channel Islands. Total,
3,298l. 6s. 9d. |
| [July 20 ?] |
59. Return of persons in the ward of Billingsgate, in London, who
have paid to the loan, with those who have refused or neglected,
and those who are summoned to appear before the Council. |
| July 20. |
60. Journal of the expedition to the Isle of Rhé from June 27
to this day. It contains, besides the ordinary narrative, particulars
relating to Sir Allen Apsley, and to the death of Sir William Heydon,
who was carried by a rabble of flying soldiers into the sea, and there
drowned. |
| [July 20 ?] |
61. Answer of Charles Segrave, of Burstall, co. Leicester, concerning the loan demanded of him. He asserts, that lands which
stand in his name in the subsidy book, as executor to his brother,
are charged beyond their value. |
| [July 20 ?] |
62. Similar answer of John Holt, of Loughborough, pleading
poverty. |
July 21.
Westminster. |
Grant to the Duke of Buckingham, and his heirs, of the house
called the Great House, at Chelsea, co. Middlesex, to be held in
socage of the Crown, at the yearly rent of 20s. [Coll. Sign Man.,
Car. I., Vol. iii., No. 50.] |
July 21.
Westminster. |
The like to Edward Herbert, George Herbert, and Thos. Lawley,
of the manor of Ribbisford, and other lands in co. Worcester, lately
conveyed to the King by Sir Henry Mildmay, Keeper of the
Jewel House, this grant being intended as a protection to the
grantees against any possible debts owing by Sir Henry to the
Crown. [Ibid., No. 51.] |
July 21.
Ampthill. |
63. Sec. Conway to the Council. The King is much displeased
at the neglect and contempt offered to his service by the return from
the fleet of the Return, of Ipswich. He judges that severe justice
should be done at least upon some of the principal offenders that
caused the ship to be brought back, and that she should be
re-victualled, and sent back. By relations sent herewith, it may be
judged that the expeditionary army will have need of the land
soldiers, and may also have use of the ship. His Majesty thinks the
fault so foul as that some of the men deserve death. If Sir James
Bagg have disbursed anything he should be repaid. [The letter of
Sir James Bagg to Secs. Conway and Coke, 1627, July 17, was
inclosed in this letter.] |
| July 21. |
Minute of the above letter. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 274.] |
July 21.
Sutton-on-the-Forest. |
64. Commissioners for the Loan in the North Riding of York to
the same. Return a schedule of persons within the wapentake of
Bulmer, who have made default in payment, with their excuses or
reasons for nonpayment. Inclosed, |
|
64. i. The schedule above mentioned. |
| July 21. |
65. Journal, kept by Mr. Graham, of the proceedings of the Duke
of Buckingham in his expedition to the Isle of Rhé, from June 24
to July 21, 1627; it relates the circumstances of the voyage, the
landing, the advance into the island, and the erection of a battery
against the fort, containing 21 pieces of ordnance and 11 drakes. |
July 21.
Ampthill. |
Sec. Conway to Sir James Bagg. Thanks for his advertisement.
That of the return of the ship is sent to the Lords to take order in,
and to satisfy his disbursements. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book,
p. 274.] |
July 21.
Ampthill. |
66. The same to Sec. Coke. A letter sent by Sir Ferdinando
Gorges might have made the King lose all patience, for, although
directed with all requisite haste, it contained only a blank sheet of
paper. At the same time arrived Sir James Bagg's letter, with the
relation of the Dutch captain, which made it probable that Sir
Ferdinando had, by mistake, put up his blank sheet, with which the
King rested satisfied. Recommends to his care the subjects mentioned in the letter to the Council, No. 63. [Copy.] |
| July 21. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 274.] |
July 21.
Ampthill. |
67. The same to Sir Ferdinando Gorges. Gives account of
opening his letter containing a blank sheet in the presence of the
King, who was much confused, and suspended between choler and
wonder. A letter from Sir James Bagg enabled him to conjecture
the nature of the mistake. Anxiety of the King to hear of the fleet.
[Copy.] |
| July 21. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 274.] |
| July 21. |
The same to Lord President the Earl of Manchester. Acknowledging the receipt of some letters, and returning Coytmore, &c.
examinations. [Minute, ibid., p. 276.] |
| July 21. |
The same to Mr. Meautys. To give account weekly what passes
in Council, and to leave the same order to the next clerk. [Minute,
ibid.] |
July 21.
Ampthill. |
The same to Philip Earl of Montgomery, Lord Chamberlain. To
prepare lodgings for the Queen's ladies, where her Majesty will be
at the next remove. [Minute, ibid., p. 274.] |
July 21.
Tottenham. |
68. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Learns that the Rochellers have
executed 12 or 14 of the principal burghers who had conspired to
render the town into the hands of the French King. Sir Thomas
Dishington, a gentleman of the Privy Chamber, apprehended at Paris;
whether this has any relation to the commitment of Boislorée, and
the other French here, Lord Conway may consider. Du Molin has his
pass from the board. Intercourse between Sir John Hippisley and
the Governor of Calais. Commitment of Lord Petre's sons, also of
Henry Short, English messenger, employed by du Molin. Sends
letters brought by him for the Queen and Madame de Vantelet. Has
opened others from merchants, but retains those to du Molin, that
they may be opened and deciphered, if the King think proper. |
July 21.
Tottenham. |
69. The same to the same. The Scottish captain who carried the
last letters to Sir Charles Morgan has miscarried, or not yet arrived
thither. A question has arisen as to the pay of the English officers
in the service of Denmark, who are dissatisfied with the pay
assigned to them, which is not equal to that of the Danish officers,but bears proportion to the numbers of men under their command.
The inclosed will show him how seriously Burlamachi regards
this difficulty, Incloses, |
|
69. i. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Coke. Relates the circumstances of the dispute above mentioned, which had raised
great misconstructions against his brother Calandrini,
who was the paymaster, and was likely to lead to very
bad results. London, 1627, July 21. Fr. |
July 21.
London. |
70. John Robinson, Searcher at Gravesend, to Sec. Coke. Has
stayed old Francis, and found about him a packet of letters and some
little money, which he had to deliver "a tother side." Requests
directions what is to be done with him. Has left him in charge
of Mr. Ivat. [Indorsed are certain questions in Sec. Coke's hand,
from which it appears that the person arrested was suspected
of using the trade of carrying over moneys, letters, and children
to Douay and the other seminaries. There is also a note of the
sureties offered by him.] |
July 22.
Lichfield. |
71. Bishop Morton, of Coventry and Lichfield, to the Council. No
proof has been obtained against John Haymes on the point of fornication, but he has perverted several persons to Roman Catholicism
in the prison in which he is confined, and there is evidence that he
said mass in the house in which he was apprehended. |
July 22.
Worcester. |
72. Commissioners for the Loan in the City of Worcester to the
same. They have already certified the names of defaulters. Three
of them, John Nash, Luke Hemming, and Thomas Gaudie have
since partly paid. |
July 22.
Ampthill. |
73. Sec. Conway to Buckingham. Sends duplicate of letter
forwarded by Capt. Foran, and copies of all despatches received and
answered. The present despatches are sent by Mr. Bartlett, whom
the King has chosen because he can answer the Duke's questions
concerning Savoy, whence he has just come. Mr. Montagu has been
sent to the Hague. Reports the progress made in sending the 1,400
men to Denmark, and in other businesses suggested by Fotherly
and Nicholas on the Duke's behalf. The account of Council business,
and list of the gentlemen and Londoners confined, will show the
Duke what has passed there. Sends list of papers now forwarded,
with devout prayers for his glorious success. Incloses, |
|
73. i. List of papers above mentioned; amongst them, letter of
Lord Carleton, of June 29, touching overtures by the
Low Countries for an accommodation between England
and France; also, two letters from the Bishop of Bath
and Wells. |
July 22.
Rochelle. |
74. Mons. de Soubise to [the same ?]. Since his arrival at Rochelle
has summoned a meeting of the Council, which has ordered that
deputies from the whole city should assemble to advise on thisaffair.
He awaits their decision. Hopes to see him on the morrow. Popular
affection with which Soubise has been received. The hesitation ofthe people has been like that of slaves who dare not proclaim their
desire of liberty lest they should be beaten and their yoke be
aggravated. |
July 22.
Ampthill. |
Sec. Conway to Sir James Bagg. To see Mr. Bartlett shipped
away with all speed. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 274.] |
| July 22. |
75. The same to his son, Sir Edward Conway. Prays that God
may inspire him to the performance of every good duty, especially
towards their gracious patron, and the honour of the action in
which he is engaged. Never heard of them until yesterday, when
he received from Sir James Bagg the information given by Pietersen.
Longs for further tidings. Reports letters from Sir Edward's
brother, with news of troops in the service of Denmark. The
English officers discontented with inequality of their pay, and fear
that it will also fail. Tilly not far off them, and very strong. Private
family information. Sir Edward's good and worthy wife is well, and
also his two sons. His cousin Bartlett, the bearer, will tell him all
from Italy to Rochelle. |
July 22.
Ampthill. |
The same to Lord Treasurer Marlborough. To give present order
that Mr. Bartlett receive his money for his journey. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 274.] |
July 22.
Hammersmith. |
76. Edmund Earl of Mulgrave to Sec. Conway. Recommends, for
the now intended employment, Mr. Maddison, who was Lieutenant
to Capt. Read, in the expedition to Cadiz. |
July 23.
Ampthill. |
Proclamation for maintaining and increase of the mines of saltpetre,
and for the true making and working of saltpetre and gunpowder. [A
re-publication of the proclamation of April 13, 1625, with additional regulations and restrictions. See Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 67.] |
| July 23. |
77. Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richard Weston, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to the King. Have examined the case of
Bridget Annesley, one of the servants of the King's late mother.
300l. was granted to her by Privy Seal, and 100 marks yearly pension,
but no payment at all has been made to her; at Michaelmas, the
sum due to her will be 866l. 13s. 4d. Her case is very miserable,
but so pressing are the King's manifold weighty occasions, that she
cannot possibly be paid out of the Exchequer. Recommend a warrant for payment in Ireland, or by any other fit suit she may
propose. |
July 23.
Ampthill. |
78. Sec. Conway to the Council. Presented to the King their
request for Mr. Burgoyne's leave to go into the country, and did it
with good affection, as a thing he heartily wished. But the King
answered, that he would have his offence receive exemplary punishment in the Star Chamber. The Secretary thinks this too mean a
subject for such a court. If they make any reply he will represent
it to the King. |
| July 23. |
79. Copy of the same; but dated "Easton," not "Ampthill." |
| July 23. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 275.] |
| July 23. |
80. Commissioners for the Loan in the town of Leicester to the
Council. Not one that appeared denied to lend. The collector has
paid in 171l. 13s. 4d. out of 182l. Return a certificate of defaulters,
with their answers. Inclose, |
|
80. i. Certificate above mentioned. |
July 23.
St. Martin's. |
81. George Duke of Buckingham to Capt. Pennington. Pennington's design upon the river of Bordeaux would be approved, if
he could also secure the isle of Oleron, whither the French King
intends a speedy reinforcement. He is to come to advise with
the Duke at St. Martin's, leaving his ships to ride as they do. |
July 23.
Easton. |
82. Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. The King has cast up all the
arguments, in the letters of Sec. Coke, Sir Robert Anstruther, and
Sir Charles Morgan, and directs that Calandrini shall have order
to pay the officers of the four regiments according to Sir Robert
Anstruther's list, leaving the increase insisted upon to be a debt
from the King, to be paid when money shall come in. Care is
to be taken to send away the 1,400 men at the day prefixed. |
| July 23. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 275.] |
July 23.
Ampthill. |
83. The same to the same. Reply to his letters of the 21st instant.
The arrest of Sir Thomas Dishington arises from his own ill handling.
Lord Petre's sons the King would have remain at Dover until there
shall be more deliberation. The intercepted letters on matters
not touching the State are to be used as he finds good. The letters
to the Queen and Madame de Vantelet have been sent to the Earl
of Carlisle, for the Queen. |
| July 23. |
Minute of the same. [Ibid, p. 275.] |
July 23.
Ampthill. |
The same to Lord President Manchester. To send to his Majesty
the articles and answers made to the Dutch Ambassadors, that he
may compare them. To prepare a proclamation touching the exaction of fees. The Earl of Nithsdale's levies of volunteers to go on.
The proceedings with Lord Petre's sons have been represented to his
Majesty, and the examinations returned. [Minute, ibid., p. 274.] |
July 23.
Whitehall. |
84. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. There is a despatch sent to
Plymouth for re-victualling and sending back the ship that abandoned rather than lost the fleet, and direction given to four principal
knights to examine the business, displacing the offenders, and
committing them to custody. |
July 23.
Whitehall. |
85. The same to the same. Sends a warrant for the King's signature, to enable him to put a "manifest" to the press. |
| July 23. |
86. Thomas Meautys to the same. Reports proceedings of the
Council. Letters sent away to levy 200 men to be at Portsmouth,
and 200 to be at Plymouth, on August 5, to be transported to
Guernsey and Jersey. Sir Philip Carteret to have the command
of those for the latter place. A complaint has been brought full
cry to the board against the farmers of the alum works, on accountof the loathsome vapour from those works, to the great annoyance
of the inhabitants within a mile compass, tainting the pastures, and
poisoning the very fish in the Thames: referred to the College
of Physicians. Sequestration removed from the Londoners' rents
in Londonderry. All persons restrained from trading to Guinea
except the patentees. Orders sent to Dover respecting Lord Petre's
sons, and to Plymouth respecting the Return, of Ipswich, in conformity with preceding letters. |
July 23.
Canon Row. |
87. Richard King to Nicholas "his master." Receipt of letter
from Sir James Bagg to Nicholas of the 17th inst. King, in
Nicholas's absence, took it to Sir John Coke, who undertook to
make the Lords acquainted with it. Reports other Navy businesses,
relating to Sir Simon Harvey, Sir Samuel Trevor, the Commissioners of the Navy, who are not yet come from Chatham, but
are expected daily, the Garland, the Peter and John, and the
Loyalty. |
July 24.
Yarmouth. |
88. Commissioners for the Loan in Yarmouth to the Council.
Report their proceedings. The collector intending, on the 26th
inst., to ride up and pay in his moneys, they have sent their certificate by him. |
July 24.
Easton. |
89. Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. Sends letter from the Mayor of
Winchester, with certificate of the refusers of the loan [see 1627,
July 9]; also letter of Sir Thomas Jervoise [see 1627, July 18],
the insolency to whom he recommends for punishment; also letter
from the Earl of Northampton, wherein he urges a request made
by those of Gloucestershire; all which are to be laid before the
Council. |
| July 24. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 275.] |
July 24.
Easton. |
The same to the same. About two men sent for upon an information of Mr. Childes, and how his lordship has proceeded therein.
[Minute, ibid.] |
July 24.
"Collon." [Cologne ?] |
90. Sir Walter Aston to Sec. Conway. Having spent many years
in the King's service, and intending, being now without employment,
to return and settle to a country life as soon as his Majesty's bounty
should enable him to live anywhere, it would have been a great
comfort to him if the King had been pleased to honour his ancient
house of Tixall; but, since he is otherwise resolved, he submits to
his pleasure, and accepts his grace and goodness in the kind in which
it is offered. Is much comforted to hear of the constant resolution
to repair his estate. His debts were caused by his employments,
and sale of lands towards the discharge thereof. The King's promise of 14,000l. in two years expires on July 20 next. |
