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Aug. 16.
Southwick. |
1. The King to the Dean and Chapter of Chichester. It is an
ancient custom in that and other cathedrals to confer the first
residentiary's place that falls void upon the prebendary to whom the
divinity lecture is annexed; therefore recommends William Hickes,
prebendary lecturer for three years, to be elected in the place fallen
vacant by the death of Dr. Buckenham. [Copy.] |
| [Aug. 16.] |
2. Another copy of the same. |
| Aug. 16. |
3. Buckingham to Sir Robert Pye. Sir Robert knows how much
the Duke is engaged to see Sir James Bagg satisfied his arrears
disbursed with much advantage in a time of necessity. Prays Sir
Robert to assist him to the Lord Treasurer in passing his account,
and until that be perfected in furnishing monies for support of his
credit. [Draft, in Nicholas's hand.] |
Aug. 16.
Wanstead. |
4. Sec. Conway to Sir Fulke Greville and Mr. Towerson. Notwithstanding order for stay of all shipping, they are to permit
all Dutch men-of-war and ships that go from port to port freely to
depart, on security not to transport passengers' letters or papers
to France or Spain. [Copy.] |
Aug. 16.
Wanstead. |
5. The same to Francis Windebank. Has an affection to pleasure
him in what he may, and is in his own nature drawn to nothing
more hardly than to find fault or give reprimands. Too great strangeness between them. If Windebank had come to him, and acquainted
him with the occasions of his stay at London, he would have disposed
businesses so as the service should not have suffered delay. Whatever
the omissions were, he easily forgets them, without laying any tax
upon Windebank, who has given good proof of his diligence and
abilities in his Majesty's service. |
| Aug. 16. |
6. Sir Sackville Crow to Nicholas. Sends a letter to the Duke,
with the advertisement of the officers enclosed. Would send back
Charles to London for the rest of the money, desiring the Duke to
write to the Lord Treasurer to make it up to 20,000l. Nicholas
sees what beginning they have, and what must be expected if anything shall fall short. Gives account of what money he had received
and expended. The Lord Treasurer must make up 6,600l., for which
Crow desires the Duke's letter. |
| [Aug. 16.] |
7. Statement of inconveniences conceived likely to arise if the
money for the mariners be delivered over into the captain's hands
for payment. |
| [Aug. 16 ?] |
8. Minutes, by Nicholas, of the present state of money affairs, and
the way in which 20,000l. is to be procured for the Treasurer and
Victualler. On the same paper is written an application by one of
the French refugee Protestants then in England, for directions to Sir
James Bagg to supply the poor French sailors at Plymouth with
provisions. |
| [Aug. 16 ?] |
9. — La Pointe to Nicholas, styled "du Vergé." Informs
him where to find certain articles of linen sent for the Duke, and
what are the prices at which they are charged. Fr. |
Aug. 17.
Southwick. |
10. Buckingham to Sir Fulke Greville, Captain of Cowes Castle.
Warrant to release the Increase, of Ayr, which is bound for Ireland,
taking bond not to carry passengers or papers to France or Spain. |
Aug. 17.
Southwick. |
11. The same to Jacob Johnson, the diver. Understands that
by virtue of the Duke's former warrant he has taken up out of
the sea nine anchors, 101 sows of lead, 2,360 pieces of eight, and
five pieces of ordnance. He is to bring the same to Portsmouth, and
deliver them to Capt. John Mason, for the Duke's use, all Mayors
and other officers being charged to give him assistance therein.
[Copy.] Annexed, |
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11. i. Minute of application from Capt. John Mason and Jacob
Johnson, to the Duke. About nine years before, a ship from
St. Lucar was wrecked at the Lizard, laden with silver
in bars and pieces of eight. The Cornish men, under
Sir John Killigrew, have recovered certain parts of the
cargo, and threaten death to all persons who attempt to seek
after the remainder. The applicants pray the Duke to
give them authority to recover the same. |
Aug. 17.
Knowsley. |
12. Charlotte Lady Strange to Monsieur Carleton [Dudley
Viscount Dorchester]. Condoles with him on some great loss, and
congratulates him on the good choice he had made of so good and
so virtuous a mistress. In her the writer sees the end of his woes,
and the beginning of his satisfaction. Her husband begs his favour
with the Council in an affair relating to the Forest of Delamere. |
Aug. 18.
Haverfordwest. |
13. Justices of Peace for co. Pembroke to the Council. Of late
great numbers of Irish poor people have been landed in that county
with passes. Being much pestered and burdened by them, the
writers have made stay of a bark of ten tons, wherein were carried
about 70 of these poor people. They are landed suddenly, and
some of them secretly in the night, taking after the rate of 3s. for
every passenger. Submit that caution should be given to the Lord
Deputy to restrain this confluence into this kingdom. |
| Aug. 18. |
14. Lord Treasurer Weston to Buckingham. Has delivered Sir
Sackville Crow's man 5,000l., which makes up the full sum of
20,000l. for the mariners, besides 2,000l. issued for billet money
and fresh victuals. This is all the money in the Exchequer, for
howsoever he has received since the Duke went 6,000l. of subsidy
money and 3,000l. of the City's, the Queen's remove, who otherwise
must lie still at Wellingborough, and some reimbursements, not to
be longer delayed without some kind of mutiny, with the money
for Portsmouth, and some of the troopers who go with the Duke,
have taken up all the rest. It is necessary the Duke should have ready
money with him, and Weston will use all diligence to get in as
much as he can before the end of the week. Has delivered money
to Lord Montjoy, because he would have all contented who follow
the Duke; for the rest, he must force their patience, a work of no
little difficulty. A Privy Seal has been sent to the King for passing
a book for Lord Holland. The Duke knows Weston's love for him,
but no money must be raised till he sees how the King will be able
to subsist this next year. Has a woman's appetite to see the King
and Duke before the Duke's going. Longs also to see him at home
again with honour, in a quiet and settled court, studying his
Majesty's affairs, which require, to cure them, rest and vigilancy. |
| Aug. 18. |
15. Sec. Conway to the Commissioners for Soldiers in co. Hants.
The King has been informed of the many insolences committed by
the 200 Irish lately come into this country, and, because it is conceived that want of due care in billeting them in fitting places is a
great cause of the disorder, directions are given for a remedy. The
soldiers, not contenting themselves with ordinary provisions, but
stealing or taking the best things without paying anything, are to
be told that they have his Majesty's pay, and are not to demand
any victual but what they pay for, taking care that no unreasonable
rates are set by the country. The account of the billet money due
to the country is to be made up, and Conway will solicit payment. |
| Aug. 18. |
16. The same to Sir Benjamin Tichborne. Mr. Seymour, a
Captain in Sir Benjamin's regiment, is willing to leave his company,
and Conway is solicited to confer the company on the Lieutenant,
Mr. Tooker. Those that move for him are Sir William Uvedale
and Sir Edmund Verney. Has forborne to dispose of it without his
acquiescence. |
| Aug. 18. |
17. Inventory of tenths taken out of Capt. Scras's prize, certified
by John Ellzey. |
| Aug. 19. |
18. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a grant
of Baronetcy to Rich. Wiseman, of Thundersley, co. Essex; also a
warrant for discharging him of the money usually reserved for that
dignity. |
Aug. 19.
Brancepeth. |
19. Dr. John Cosin to Bishop Laud, of London. Smart preferred
four indictments at the last Assizes in Durham; one, that they
place the communion table the wrong way; another, that they
stand up and sing the creed after the Gospel; a third, that they use
wax lights and tapers; and a fourth, that Mr. Burgoyne has set up
an altar in his church at Wearmouth,—all by Smart supposed to be
superstitious ceremonies, and contrary to the Act of Uniformity.
A great noise there was about it. The grand jury found nothing,
and the judge (Sir James Whitelock) rejected the indictments in
open court, letting the country know that he knew no law whereupon they should be grounded; and adding, that the man deserved
no small punishment who, in this unwonted sort, had gone about
to disgrace the Church, and dishonour the solemnity of God's
service there where himself had been an eye and ear witness that all
things were done in decency and in order. They are threatened
with further complaints, and Smart sticks not to profess that he
will fetch them all into higher courts, neither will the fury of so
hot a spirit be stayed till he has set all on fire, unless he be cooled
by authority. Dr. Linsell is lighter by 21 stones than before he
took his journey to London, to which he is beholden to his long
travel. God reward the Bishop for rewarding Lindsell's learning
and goodness with a dignity of the Church! |
| Aug. 19. |
20. Report of Phineas Pett and Edward Boate, on a survey of
the defects of the Vanguard. |
Aug. 20.
Whitehall. |
21. The Council to Sec. Conway. The Board ordered the
Attorney General to draw up a proclamation prohibiting all persons
to carry munition into France. On reading the draft thereof, they
cannot assure themselves but that something may unawares pass
prejudicial to the league between his Majesty and the States. Pray
him to send them a copy of that league. |
Aug. 20.
Portsmouth. |
22. Buckingham to Lord President Marlborough. To take into
his care the speedy despatch of the Agent employed hither from
Sallee, the ship appointed to transport him being ready to sail. |
Aug. 20.
Portsmouth. |
The same to the Dean and Chapter of Chichester. Requests
them to expedite Mr. Hickes's business, and proceed to his admission, whereof, he understands, they have made some demur. [Copy.]
[See 1628, August 16, No. 2.] |
| Aug. 20. |
23. S. Holdip to his brother, Andrew Holdip. Complains of his
conduct in prosecuting certain legal proceedings to oust him from a
poor prebend. Will no more harken to arbitraments. |
| Aug. 20. |
24. Informations of Anne Good and George Dowle, of Queen
Street, co. Middlesex, against John Burgoigne, of Rouen, whom they
alleged to be a spy for the Dunkirkers; with the examination of
Burgoigne in answer thereto. He was at Dunkirk when Sir John
Wentworth was taken prisoner. Aiding him to escape, he came
away with him, and has since lived on means supplied by Sir John. |
| Aug. 20. |
25. Examination of Philip, the wife of Thomas Smyth, of Queen
Street, in whose house the above-named John Burgoigne lodged.
Denied that she had ever called him a spy. |
| [Aug. 20 ?] |
26. Capt. John Pennington's list of the Fleet prepared for the
expedition to Rochelle, and now at Portsmouth; with names of the
captains, tonnage of the ships, and numbers of ordnance, seamen,
and landsmen for each ship. |
| [Aug. 20 ?] |
27. Copy of the same list, with subsequent insertions. |
| [Aug. 20 ?] |
28. Another copy, with other insertions in the handwriting of
Capt. Pennington. |
| [Aug. 20 ?] |
29. Copy of the last article. |
Aug. 21.
Southwick. |
30. The King to Sec. Conway, Lord Lieutenant of co. Hants. The
troops lately billeted in several counties being now drawn into that
county, for avoiding abuses that may be practised to increase the
King's charge, he is to cause a perfect muster to be taken of all the
billeted soldiers, and to call for an account of the billet money due
in the Isle of Wight. |
Aug. 21.
Worcester. |
31. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Worcester to the Council. The
soldiers billeted in that county, to the number of 150, have been
removed, but there remains due for billeting them 415l. 19s., besides
monies owing to certain captains and others where they lodged.
Beseech that the collectors of the two first subsidies may have
warrant to detain these amounts. Annexed, |
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31. i. Account of billet money above mentioned. |
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31. ii. Debts owing by the Captains and other Officers, for diet,23l. 19s. 6d. |
| Aug. 21. |
32. Laws and Ordinances Military, appointed by the King, to be
observed in the Fleet and Army in the present expedition for the
succour of Rochelle, under the conduct of the Duke of Buckingham.
[Copy.] |
| Aug. 21. |
Sec. Conway to the Council. How they shall proceed concerning
the Parliament to be held in Ireland. That if anything be moved
to give stop to Sir Thomas Phillips's commission, they first acquaint
his Majesty before they proceed. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book,
p. 312.] |
| Aug. 21. |
33. Instructions and articles, set down by the Duke of Buckingham, for the better government of the Fleet in the voyage to
Rochelle, and, that every ship's company may not be ignorant
thereof, ordered to be read openly at service time every week twice.
[Copy.] |
Aug. 21.
Portsmouth. |
34. Buckingham to the Mayor of Southampton, and all Vice
Admirals. To release the Truelove, of Southampton, Capt. Henry
Wheeler, about to go to sea as a man-of-war, taking the usual
security. |
[Aug. 21 ?]
Portsmouth. |
35. Charles Daillie to Buckingham. Had a conference with him
at Chelsea respecting his mission by the command of Lord Conway.
Had delivered to Lord Conway a plan of the siege of Rochelle.
Intention of the French to invade England after the acquisition of
Rochelle. Barges building in Brittany for a landing of cavalry in
the Isle of Wight and at Portsmouth, of which places a Scotchman
has given the Cardinal a plan. The French esteem the English as
mere "femmes barbues." Two capuchins have been sent from
Brussels into Ireland, to inspect the country and seduce the
people. Fr. |
Aug. 21.
Portsmouth. |
36. Certificate of leakage of beer aboard the Swiftsure, with
underwritten warrant from Buckingham to the Surveyor of the
Victuals to supply the same. |
Aug. 21.
Portsmouth. |
37. Three certificates of overplus numbers of persons on board
the Swiftsure, with undertaking of Sir Allen Apsley to supply the
provisions so spent on warrant from the Lord Admiral, and underwritten warrant of Buckingham accordingly. |
Aug. 21.
Tickhill Castle. |
38. R. Ansbie [?] to Buckingham. What has happened betwixt
Mr. Vermuyden's friends and workmen and the people of the Isle of
Axholme these inclosed will give a taste. Great riots have been
committed by the people, and a man killed by the Dutch party,
the killing of whom is conceived to be murder in all who gave
direction for them to go armed that day. These outrages will
produce good effects. They will procure conformity in the people,
and enforce Vermuyden to sue for favour at the Duke's hands,—
if not for himself, for divers of his friends, especially for Mr. Saines,
a Dutchman, who has an adventure of 13,000l. in this work. Upon
examination of the rest of Vermuyden's people, thinks it will appear
that he gave them order to go armed. Expected to have heard
from Mr. Fotherley about Vermuyden's defeazance, but he having
fallen short therein, it has been given out by Vermuyden's party
that he has bought the lordship, but the writer, with strong assurances, has removed that stumbling block. Incloses, |
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38. i. Informations of John Greaves and various other persons
in the employ of Vermuyden as to outrages committed
against them. 1628, August 18. |
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38. ii. The like of William Wells and Richard Stockwell, that
the Dutchmen, armed with swords and fire-arms, fired at
the people, and drove them before them. 1628, August 18. |
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38. iii. Examination of John Warren, one of Vermuyden's
men, as to the use of fire-arms by his people. 1628,
August 19. |
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38. iv. Similar examination of Baldwin Vanwarmon. 1628,
August 20. |
Aug. 21.
Southwick. |
39. Sec. Conway to the Commissioners for Soldiers in the Isle of
Wight. Directing them to take the muster of soldiers billeted there,
commanded in the letter of the King to Sec. Conway, of this date.
[From the indorsement it appears that a similar letter was
written to the similar Commissioners for the co. of Hants.] |
Aug. 21.
Tickhill Castle. |
40. R. Ansbie [?] to Edward Earl of Dorset. Informs him
of the letter of this date addressed by the writer to the Duke of
Buckingham; but, lest the Duke's absence should afford advantage
to Vermuyden, he sends various inclosures to the Earl, that he may
perceive in what state things stand. Leaves the prevention to his
judgment. If the Duke be absent, begs the Earl to open his packet.
Incloses, |
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40. i. Copy of the informations of John Greaves and others,
inclosed in his letter to Buckingham. |
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40. ii. The like of the examination of John Warren. |
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40. iii. The like of the examination of Baldwin Vanwarmon. |
| [Aug. 22.] |
41. Petition of Francis Gordon to the King. Has served the
King in the East Countries, and has performed many dangerous
and expensive journies, and had nothing but his uncle's pension
of 150l. per annum. Prays for remuneration, and better allowance. |
| Aug. 22. |
Warrant to pay to Anthony Hinton 500l., for a fair facet
diamond ring sold to the King, and presented to the Abbot of
Scaglia, Ambassador Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy.
[Docquet.] |
Aug. 22.
Southwick. |
42. Sec. Conway to the Council. Mr. Gordon succeeding his
uncle as his Majesty's Agent to the King of Poland, it pleased the
King to grant him a pension of 150l. per annum, as his uncle
formerly had. But Mr. Gordon, returning from those parts, has
represented that he has been at extraordinary charges, and is a
suitor for satisfaction and increase of allowance. The residence
of an agent there being more for the advantage of the merchants
than of the King, they are to hear Mr. Gordon, and send for the
merchants, and deal with them to contribute towards this charge
by way of consulage or otherwise. |
Aug. 22.
Southwick. |
43. The same to the same. Recommends to them the case of
Moritz Martinson, a subject of the King of Denmark, whose ship,
the White Swan, was taken by Capt. William Hulst, near Sandwich.
In all cases affecting subjects of the King of Denmark and the
merchants of the Hanse Towns, where the demands are clearly just,
the King wishes justice to be done without delay, and, where there
be scruples of no great consequence, that favour and courtesy be
administered. |
| Aug. 22. |
44. Draft of the same. |
| Aug. 22. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 312.] |
Aug. 22.
Bristol. |
45. Mayor of Bristol to the same. Has provided ships for
transport of Sir Pierce Crosby's Irish regiment of 700 foot into
Ireland, which at present lie there under the command of Sir
Thomas Esmond, their Serjeant Major, expecting a fair wind. The
money allowed for billeting being all spent, but the wind such that
they cannot get from thence, they solicit a present order for their
relief. |
Aug. 22.
Bristol. |
46. The same to the same. By appointment of the Colonel of
Sir Pierce Crosby's regiment, there has been paid 175l. for the
charge of their transportation, and the writer has been constrained
to disburse 140l. out of purse for their victualling, which he prays
may be repaid forthwith. Urges some relief for them whilst
detained by adverse winds. |
Aug. 22.
Portsmouth. |
47. Buckingham to Basil Viscount Fielding, Vice Admiral of
Buckingham's own squadron in the Nonsuch. Prays him to take
charge of his Vice Admiralty, and requires all inferior officers to be
observant unto him in this employment. |
Aug. 22.
Portsmouth. |
48. Buckingham to Robert Newland the elder, a merchant in the
Isle of Wight. Is informed that there are in his possession three
pieces of iron ordnance, and other goods taken out of the sea by
Jacob Johnson, the diver. He is to deliver the same to Johnson,
who is appointed to bring the same thither. [Copy.] |
Aug. 22.
Portsmouth. |
49. The same to Capt. John Pennington. There can be no happy
success expected in any enterprise without an especial blessing
from God; the Duke therefore thinks good to begin the great
expedition for relief of Rochelle by a solemn worship of His Almighty
power, and requires Capt. Pennington to give notice that there be,
on Sunday sevennight, a communion celebrated aboard all the ships
of the fleet. |
Aug. 22.
Southwick. |
50. Sec. Conway to Buckingham. Upon informations that there
is connivance between some captains and billeters, by which the
companies will appear stronger than they will be able to march,
and the householders will receive more for billet money than they
ought, his Majesty has given order for a strict muster. Suggests
that directions be sent by the Duke to Chichester, which is in
another county. The rest lie in the Lieutenancy which Lord
Conway received from the Duke's favour. Sec. Coke yesterday
thought it necessary that 100 or 150 soldiers should be sent for from
Fareham, for strengthening the guard at Gosport, on an information
of Capt. Pell. Conway conceives the alarm was greater than the
cause. Knows that most of the soldiers want arms, and shoes
and stockings, and believes that the captains' cheerful speaking to
the mariners, and care to keep them aboard, will prevent the greatest
part of the evil. Sir Francis Willoughby was to have moved this
matter to the Duke. |
| Aug. 22. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 312.] |
| [Aug. 22 ?] |
51. Capt. Jo. Weddell to the same. Sends reasons in answer to
the Duke's propositions concerning falling on the French men-ofwar that ride without the palisado near Rochelle. The writer
advises that these ships should be attacked, not at low water, but
about the middle of the spring or near the top of a high water. |
| Aug. 22. |
52. Sec. Conway to Bishop Laud, of London. To prepare a form
of public prayer for the prosperous success of this fleet, to be used in
all churches and chapels in divine service. He will not omit in this
prayer the religious end of this expedition, to give relief to an
oppressed church, and support to the profession of true religion.
[Copy.] |
| Aug. 22. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 312.] |
Aug. 22.
Portsmouth. |
53. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Dining this day with the Duke,
Mr. Montagu complained of the excessive rates of all things in
this town, which being considered by the Duke, Lord Conway is
requested to procure an order from the Lords at Court to the Mayor
and Aldermen of the town, to cause a moderate rate to be set upon
all kinds of victual, and to provide that the markets be furnished
with all necessary supplies. |
Aug. 22.
Tichborne. |
54. Sir Benjamin Tichborne to Sec. Conway. The bearer is a
gentleman of good report, and, if Lord Conway pleases to prefer him,
Sir Benjamin will willingly submit to Lord Conway's approbation. |
| Aug. 22. |
55. Certificate, by William Earl of Pembroke, of the strength of
the garrison of the Fort at Pendennis, as found at a general muster:
—Armed men, 394; pioneers, 99. |
Aug. 23.
Southwick. |
56. The King to Buckingham, Justice of Eyre on this side
Trent. Sends schedule of the number of deer the King bestows on
the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Recorder of London, with the parks
and walks where they shall be killed. He is to send warrants to
the keepers in conformity therewith. |
Aug. 23.
Southwick. |
57. Copy of the same, with the schedule referred to in the document, but not now with it. |
| Aug. 23. |
58. Lords of the Council, then with the King at Southwick, to the
Mayor and Aldermen of Portsmouth. To cause a moderate rate to be
set upon all sorts of victual, and also upon lodgings and horse-meat,
for their direction in which, the writers send the rates set by the
Clerk of the Market and approved by the Green Cloth. They are
also to cause provisions to be brought in, and the market to be
well furnished. [Draft.] |
Aug. 23.
Dover Castle. |
59. Sir John Hippisley to the Council. Sends account of billetmoney due in the Cinque Ports for the regiment of Sir Pierce
Crosby, amounting to 977l. 2s., for which he craves payment.
Sends also accounts from St. John's, St. Peter's, and Birchington for
soldiers of that regiment billeted there in January and February,
1628. Inclosed, |
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59. i. Names of soldiers billeted in the parish of St. John in
Thanet, with the names of the billeters and the time of
their being with them. |
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59. ii. Similar list for St. Peter's. |
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59. iii. Similar list for Birchington. |
Aug. 23.
Southwick, at 10 o'clock at night. |
60. Dudley Viscount Dorchester to Sec. Conway. His Majesty
hath commanded him on this sudden and sad accident to put Lord
Conway in mind of giving order for shutting the ports, lest on the
going out of the fleet, and this occasion, some advertisements may
pass over seas contrary to his service. He is to order that such
Dutch ships as are at Portsmouth be stayed. |
Aug. 23.
Wanstead. |
61. Sec. Conway to Dudley Viscount Dorchester, Vice Chamberlain. Is instantly sending directions to Portsmouth, Southampton,
and the Isle of Wight. For the rest will wait upon him to-morrow
morning. |
Aug. 23.
Westminster. |
62. Joshua Carpenter to the same. This morning a letter from
Mr. Dudley Carleton came by the merchants' post, which the
writer sent by Mons. de Chateauneuf, who went post thence with
Lady Strange's brother. This night came the inclosed by Sir James
Leviston. Went that day to see Mrs. Alice Carleton, where he
found that old Mr. Williams was dead. He came from the sermon
at Paul's Cross on Sunday last, died on Thursday, and was buried
this night. |
Aug. 23.
London. |
63. Ladislao Welen Barone di Zierotin to Dudley Viscount Dorchester. His great grief for the unhappy death of the Duke, and
the sorrow of the Duchess and all his friends. The Duke referred
the writer to Dorchester respecting some gift which he had procured
him from the King. Dorchester knows what ill-fortune has overwhelmed the writer, as well as his master the King of Bohemia.
Begs his influence with the King, the writer's wife and children
being in the greatest want. 2,000l., or even 1,000l., would be the
saving of his family. Italian. |
Aug. 23.
London. |
64. Sir John Conyers to the same. Sends a letter received at the
Hague. Storms and contrary winds have been the occasion of the
delay. |
Aug. 23.
Durham. |
65. Dean and Chapter of Durham to Bishop Neile, of Winchester.
Since they sent the Bishop the copy of Mr. Smart's sermon they had
convented him before the High Commission, to take further security
for his appearance, where he carried himself so irrespectively of the
writers, His Majesty's Commissioners, that had they not been the parties against whom he so bitterly inveighed in his sermon they could
have done no less than have dealt more harshly with him. Since that
time he has preferred several indictments against Mr. Burgoyne and
Mr. Cosin in particular, all which, by commandment of the Judge,
Sir James Whitelock, were rejected. They suppose Smart is minded
to prefer a Bill against them in Parliament, wherefore they implore
his assistance with the aid of the Bishops of London and Oxford. |
| [Aug. 23.] |
66. A satirical poem, entitled "The Spy, discovering the Danger
of Arminian Heresy and Spanish Treachery." Professedly written
at Strasburgh, whence the preface, addressed "To all zealous Professors and true-hearted Patriots in Great Britain," is dated. The
poem commences:—
"Must I turn mad, like Solon, and write rhymes
When philippicks would better fit the times?
Yes, yes, I must! for whatsoe'er they be,
In press or pulpit, dare of speech be free
In Truth's behalf, and vent their grieved mind
In phrase more serious, or some graver kind,
(Though at the common good they only aim,
And be as strictly careful to shun blame
As Wisdom can devise) they cannot 'scape
The malice of the age." |
