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From. |
To. |
Subject. |
Reference. |
1645. Jan. 3.
Warwick House. |
Robert Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To admit Thos. Whitton in place of John
Fleming as deputy to Capt. Chas. Bowles,
clerk of the out-stores at Chatham, taking
security of Bowles for Whitton's faithful
discharge of that place. [Seal with anchor
and coronet. 2/3 p.] |
1 |
Jan. 3.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms. |
Committee of the Navy. |
Ordered that the Committee of the Navy do
pay the commander and company and also for
the victuals of the "Green" frigate of Dublin,
taken by Lord Broghill for the service of the
State until this time being three months. In
future there are to be allowed 20 men upon
her, with victuals and pay for six months,
to attend the Lord Broghill. [2/3 p.] |
2 |
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Jan. 4. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That
the Commissioners of the Navy do cause the
ships mentioned in the annexed list to be
fitted and prepared to serve in the next
summer's fleet. Except the "Prince," the
"Vanguard," and the "Rainbow" which are
further to be considered of. Annexed, |
3 |
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i. List of H.M. ships and pinnaces presented to the House of Commons which
may be conveniently fitted for the next
summer's expedition. [½ p.] |
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ii. Names of the ships with number of
men, viz., "The Prince" 500, "The
James" 260, "St. Andrew" 260, "Van
guard" 250. "Rainbow" 240, "Garland" 170, "Lion" 170, "Bonaventure"
170, "Antelope" 160, "Entrance" 160,
"Leopard" 160, "Swallow" 150, "John"
110, "Fellowship" 110, "Expedition"
100, "Providence" 100, "Mary Rose"
100, "Warwick" frigate 80, "Globe"
100, "Hector" 70, "Sampson" 70,
"Cygnet" 70, "Eighth Whelp" 60,
"Star" 60, "Hind" 70, "Greyhound"
50, "Crescent" 50, "Lily" 45, "Nicodemus" 45, "Convert" frigate, "Dainty"
pink, "Welcome" pink 40, "Dungannon" [Duncannon] frigate 50, and
"Dogger" boat 46. [1 p.] |
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Jan. 6. |
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Order by the Committee of the Navy. That
the Commissioners of the Navy do make out
a bill to the commander of the "Green"
frigate for the company's wages and victuals
for three months last past, and do likewise
contract with him for the future according
to the directions of the Committee of both
kingdoms' order. [½ p.] |
4 |
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Jan. 6. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That
the Commissioners of the Navy do contract
with John Lawson, commander of the ship
"Covenant" of Hull, for to be one of the
next summer's fleet for 8 months' service.
To enter into pay when Lord Fairfax and
the Mayor of Hull shall make certificate
that the said ship was ready with provisions
and men to set to sea. [½ p.] |
5 |
Jan. 7.
Warwick House. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To continue John Hall as master cook of
H.M. frigate the "Crescent." [½ p.] |
6 |
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Jan. 7. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that so many of the ships named
in the list as are at Chatham and in the
river Thames be surveyed, repaired, and
fitted forth to sea for the next summer's fleet,
as likewise such of the ships as are now at
sea when they shall come in. The ships
named in the list are the same as those in
the list of Jan. 4th. [1 p.] |
7 |
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Jan. 14. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
Warrant to be issued to the Victualer of H.M.
Navy to furnish the "Crescent" frigate,
now fitted for service on the coast of Ireland
and Milford Haven, with provisions for six
months. And in regard she is likely to
continue abroad all the next summer, the
victualer is to deal with the commander and
purser to victual her from time to time,
while she remains at sea, so as not to be
forced to return to Portsmouth or into the
river to revictual. [2/3 p.] |
8 |
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Jan. 17. |
The same |
The same |
To give order for the refitting of the "Cygnet"
frigate, now come into the river, as she is
presently to go to sea again. [½ p.] |
9 |
Jan. 21.
Warwick House. |
The same |
The same |
To cause John Rockwell to be entered boatswain
of the "Fortune" frigate which was lately
taken prize, and is to be employed in the
State's service. [½ p.] |
10 |
Jan. 21.
Warwick House. |
The same |
The same |
To enter Wm. Godfrey master gunner of the
"Fortune" prize frigate. [½ p.] |
11 |
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Jan. 22. |
The same |
The same |
To grant warrant to the victualer at Portsmouth to furnish the "Scout" frigate, about
to return to Guernsey, with two months'
victuals and the commander with money,
there being no vessel now at Guernsey but
the "Warwick" hoy. [2/3 p.] |
12 |
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Jan. 22. |
The same |
The same |
To give order for John Field to be entered
purser of the prize frigate the "Fortune."
[½ p.] |
13 |
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Jan. 23. |
The same |
The same |
To enter Luke Lightfoot as deputy purser of
H.M.S. the "Lion," vice Mr. Finny. [2/3 p.] |
14 |
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Jan. 25. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that John Wright, being infirm,
be entered purser in the "St. Dennis," now
in harbour, and his place in the "Bonaventure" to be supplied by John Petty, for
the next summer's expedition. [2/3 p.] |
15 |
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Jan. 29. |
The same |
The same |
To enter John Packer as deputy purser in
H.M. ship the "Mary-Rose," vice Francis
Holt, who is to be retained to help his
brother John Holt, victualer at Portsmouth.
[1 p.] |
16 |
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Jan. 30. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That
the Commissioners of the Navy do every
month during this year make out a bill of
imprest for 330l. upon the Treasurer of the
Navy to George Robinson, victualer of the
navy at Chatham, he having contracted for
victualing the ordinary and extraordinary
there for this year. [½ p.] |
17 |
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Jan. 31. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
The Commissioners of the Navy. |
To issue warrant to the Victualer of H.M.
Navy at Portsmouth for furnishing the
"Warwick" frigate with two months' victuals,
that she may be enabled to continue on the
West Coast till relieved by some of the
ships appointed for the next summer's guard.
[½ p.] |
18 |
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Feb. 7. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that Thos. Cooke, late of the
"Garland," be entered boatswain of H.M.
yard at Chatham, vice Christopher Elminston, who is to take his place on board the
"Garland." [2/3 p.] |
19 |
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Feb. 7. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that Christopher Elminston be
entered boatswain of H.M.S. the "Garland."
[2/3 p.] |
20 |
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Feb. 7. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That
the Commissioners of the Navy do make out
a bill of imprest for 40l. to the commander
of the "Green" frigate, which is, by order
from the Committee of both kingdoms, employed in the service of King and Parliament.
[2/3 p.] |
21 |
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Feb. 11. |
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The like. That the Commissioners do make
out an estimate of the charge of the "Great
Lewis," and such other ships as have been
taken up either by Capt. Richd. Swanley or
Capt. Moulton for the guard of the coast of
Ireland to be paid by the King and Parliament, according to their burdens and number
of men kept on them, and to return the same
to this Committee; likewise to consider of the
ship "Blessing," of London, Thos. Winnall,
master, taken up by the Council of War at
Youghall, and to include the charge of her
in the said estimate. [2/3 p.] |
22 |
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Feb. 14. |
The Lord Admiral Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To give order that the pink, formerly called
the "Fortune" prize, but now the "Dove,"
lately brought into the river, be surveyed
and fitted to sea in the service of the State.
Likewise that you certify me what number
and quality of guns this vessel will bear.
Also to give order that the commander be
allowed tallow for tallowing her as often as
he shall see cause. [½ p.] |
23 |
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Feb. 21. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That the
Commissioners of the Navy do attend this
Committee to-morrow at 2 p.m. in the Treasury
Chamber. That they bring with them a list
of H.M. ships, and of such merchants' ships
as they have taken up for this summer's fleet,
together with the paper of rates and prices of
victuals to be forthwith provided for the fleet
and their opinion thereupon; when they shall
receive further directions from this Committee.
[2/3 p.] |
24 |
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Feb. 22. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To take order for the graving and careening of
H.M.S. the "Swiftsure" at Portsmouth. [½ p.] |
25 |
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Feb. 25. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that John Puncher be entered
cook of the "Robert" frigate (formerly the
"Fortune"), [½ p.] |
26 |
Feb. 25.
Warwick House. |
The same |
The same |
Whereas a fleet is now abroad and another preparing to be sent out the next summer for
safeguarding of his Majesty's kingdoms and
Parliament, preventing foreign invasions, and
securing trade, which services may require a
greater proportion of men than may voluntarily offer themselves; these are by virtue of
an Ordinance of both Houses to enable and
authorise you, as occasion shall require, until
the first of January next, to raise, impress, and
levy such and so many mariners, sailors,
watermen, surgeons, gunners, ship carpenters,
caulkers, and hoymen, as also carmen for
carriage of victuals as you may conceive
requisite and necessary for that service. To
which persons, so to be impressed, conduct
money and wages are to be allowed. To the
Ordinance I refer you for direction about the
penalty of any persons declining the said
service, and of any pressmaster's corrupt
carriage in the managing thereof. [¾ p.]
Annexed, |
27 |
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i. Ordinance of Parliament, that having
appointed certain ships to be set forth
this spring for guard of the narrow
seas, preservation of trade, and necessary defence of his Majesty's dominions,
which at this time is of great necessity
by reason of the home-bred distractions
and great preparations making in
foreign parts ; the Lord High Admiral,
appointed by Parliament, shall have
authority to impress until January the
first 1645[–6] so many mariners and
others as shall be requisite. Black
letter broadside. Printed, by order of
Parliament, for Laurence Blaiklock,
near Temple Bar, 1644[–5]. |
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Feb. 28. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that Richd. Meade be entered
purser of the "Welcome" pink, employed on
the coast of Ireland. [½ p.] |
28 |
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Feb. 28. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To give order to Mr. Holt, victualler for the
navy at Portsmouth, to supply the "Welcome"
pink, lately come from Milford Haven, with
14 days victuals for 50 men, whereby she may
be brought about into the river. [½ p.] |
29 |
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March 4. |
The same |
The same |
I have commanded Butler Nodes, master-gunner
of H.M.S. "Defiance," to go as master-gunner
in the frigate "Constant Warwick," employed
to sea upon special service; you are therefore
to give order that he may be allowed, during
the time of his employment, wages and diet on
the "Defiance," as if he were upon her in
harbour, and the rather for that he is no
charge to the State in the service wherein he
now goes. [½ p.] |
30 |
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March 5. |
The same |
The same |
The "Warwick" hoy, under command of Wm.
Moreton, being come into Portsmouth through
want of victuals, you are to give order for
putting of three months' victuals aboard her
that she may return to Guernsey; likewise for
furnishing her with stores for the next summer's expedition, and for paying off such of
her men as are sickly, that able men may be
entertained in their room. [1 p.] |
31 |
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March 5. |
The same |
The same |
You are to receive and consider of such demands
as shall be made to you by Capt. Robt. Moulton,
late Admiral of the Irish seas, in respect of
such extraordinary expenses as he has necessarily been put to in the execution of that
command; and having considered of the same
to give him an allowance according to the
custom of the Navy in like cases. [½ p.] |
32 |
March 6,
at 10 a.m. Derby House. |
The same |
The same |
Send me an estimate of the charge of a second
rate ship, a third rate ship, and a pinnace of
10 guns severally, for 7 months, fitted for the
sea with all provisions, wages, and stores. Set
it down severally and let it meet me at 3 p.m.
at Derby House. [Seal with coronet and
anchor, holograph. 2/3 p.] |
33 |
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March 7. |
The same |
The same |
The commanders of the "Cygnet," "Crescent,"
"Nicodemus," and "Robert" frigates, with
the "Dove" pink, having informed me that
they are not able to do the State that service
expected of them without these vessels be
tallowed monthly, you are to give order that
the requisite supply be issued forth of the
stores. [½ p.] |
34 |
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March 7. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that John Mace be entered as
carpenter of the "Dove" pink, lately taken at
sea, and now to be employed in the State's
service. [½ p.] |
35 |
March 8,
at 9 p.m. Derby House. |
The same |
The same |
I want a captain for the "Lion" to go for Milford, and the same captain to bring back the
"Leopard," and continue in her for this summer. You are therefore to send for Peter
Andrews or Nathaniel Good[lad], and let him
know I desire he would come to me on Monday
and take his commission, and then away within
2 or 3 days. [1 p.] |
36 |
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March 8. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That the
Commissioners of the Navy, with Mr. Hutchinson, deputy to Sir Henry Vane, junr., Treasurer
of the Navy, do make up an account of what
moneys are owing to the owners of shipping
for hire and freight of their ships, set forth in
the service of King and Parliament, from the
time when the Parliament did first employ any
ship unto this present. Returning the same
to this Committee, and Mr. Hutchinson is
specially desired to attend this service. [½ p.] |
37 |
March 10.
Rotherhithe. |
Nath. Goodlad |
Capt. John Morris, one of the Commissioners of the Navy. |
I have just received your letter concerning
taking charge of H.M.S. the "Lion," as captain
for Milford Haven, and leaving her there with
Capt. Swanley, to return with the "Leopard"
for Chatham. I could heartily wish my ability
was answerable to my willingness, but not
having recovered from my late great sickness,
I dare not yet venture to sea. I therefore hope
the Lord Admiral will have me excused.
[Seal, with woman's head. ½ p.] |
38 |
March 10.
Holborn. |
Wm. Jessop |
Captain Roger Tweedy, one of the Commissioners of the Navy. |
Recommends the bearer, Thos. Bignoll, whom
Harry Russell is desirous to have joined with
him, as provisioner in the service for next
summer's fleet. [Seal with device. 1 p.] |
39 |
March 10.
Office of Ordnance. |
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— |
All estimate of iron ordnance and shot to be
provided by John Browne, the gunfounder, for
the next summer's fleet. Iron ordnance, viz.,
16 demi-culverins and 10 sakers, 428l. 15s.;
20 saker drakes and 4 demi-culverin cuts, 416l.;
10 minion cuts, 115l. 10s. Round shot for the
several species of ordnance, 1,392l. 17s. 2d.;
bars of iron, 29l. 17s. 4d.; hand grenades for
demi-culverins and sakers, 125l. Total,
2,507l. 19s. 0½d. [1 p.] |
40 |
March 13.
Office of Ordnance. |
— |
— |
An agreement or contract made with the artificers named to serve in provisions of gunners'
stores for this summer's fleet, provided the
money be paid for the same, the first third on
25th June, and the other two thirds at 3 months
and 3 months. Specification of goods to be
supplied by each of the contractors named and
the prices. [6 pp.] |
41 |
March 16.
Holborn. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
Having observed a backwardness in the surgeons
to get aboard, which may be specially inconvenient now that the ships for the summer
fleet, on their coming into the Downs, will
receive orders to put forth to sea; you are to
take order for the surgeons speedy preparing
of their chests and persons, that they may be
ready to go aboard at the first entering of the
ships into sea victuals. [½ p.] |
42 |
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March 17. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That
the Commissioners of the Navy do contract
with the pursers of H.M.SS. the "Lion" and
"Entrance" for completing these ships with
8 months' victuals, and likewise with the
purser of the "Cygnet" frigate for six
months' victuals. The Committee also suggest that, in regard the said pursers will make
use of the old cask and bags, and for that they
must be furnished with present money, that
7d. per diem a man will be a reasonable rate.
[½ p.] |
43 |
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March 17. |
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— |
The like. That the beef remaining in store at
Yarmouth, provided for last year's fleet, but
not used, be sold to the best advantage of the
State. [½ p.] |
44 |
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March 17. |
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In regard that the Commissioners of the Navy
cannot conveniently make up the accompt, and
it appearing to the Committee, by information
of diverse members of the Commons' House,
the want wherein Col. Moore's wife now is, it
is thought fit that for the present they do
make out a bill of imprest for 40l. [¼ p.] |
45 |
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March 18. |
Wm. Cook |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
That petitioner has served the State for above
40 years in H.M.'s ships as master, and 20 years
as one of the four principal masters, but has
not amassed an estate sufficient to maintain
himself and his charge in that manner and
quality as becomes him in a place of so great
trust, his means and salary hitherto allowed
him not exceeding 40l. per annum and 12l. per
annum for dict. The taxes and assessments
wherewith he is charged towards the public
in these times amounting to the greater part
thereof, which emboldens him to present this
petition. Prays your Lordship to give order
to the Commissioners and officers of the Navy
for such allowance to be made him by bill as
is allowed to Mr. Scott and Mr. J. Goodwin,
of Portsmouth, for their attendance, he having
much the most business to do in graving and
fitting of ships, &c., besides his daily attendance
about the navy preventing him from seeking to
better his means. Underwritten, |
46 |
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i. Reference by the Lord Admiral Warwick
to the Commissioners of the Navy to
consider the above allegations, and to
give such allowance to petitioner in
respect of his extraordinary services
as they shall think fit, it appearing
that the same allowance should be made
to him as to the rest of the Masters in
Attendance as is desired. [1 p.] |
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March 19. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To enter Henry Ellistt gunner of "Duncannon"
frigate, as desired by Capt. Richd. Swanley,
Admiral of the Irish seas, who, on the seizure
of that frigate, put him into it as gunner.
[2/3 p.] |
47 |
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March 20. |
The same |
The same |
To entertain the "Prosperous" catch, whereof
Richd. Thompson is master, into the service of
the State, and contract with the master as you
do for the other catches in that nature.
P.S.—Despatch this bearer, for he must be off
to the Downs on Saturday. [½ p.] |
48 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
Warrant for 14 extra men to be borne upon the
"Constant Warwick" frigate above the ordinary proportion of other merchants' ships.
[½ p.] |
49 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
To enter Charles Harris gunner of H.M.S. the
"Happy Entrance," vice Ralph Chessell, to
be retained at home, for this present expedition. [½ p.] |
50 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that Christopher Chapman be
entered master carpenter of the "Welcome"
pink, as recommended by Capt. Richd.
Swanley, Admiral on the coast of Ireland.
[¼ p.] |
51 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
The like that Philip Marshall be entered master
gunner of the "Welcome" pink. |
52 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
To give order that Ralph Bailey, gunner of the
"Nonsuch," be entered master gunner upon
H.M.S. the "Mere Honour," vice Robt. Bacon,
deceased. [2/3 p.] |
53 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
The like that Wm. Apon be entered cook of the
"Welcome" pink, employed on the coast of
Ireland. [½ p.] |
54 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
The like that Henry Russell be entered boatswain of the "Welcome" pink, as recommended
by Capt. R. Swanley. [½ p.] |
55 |
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March 24. |
The same |
The same |
In regard I intend this summer to be at sea
myself in the "James," and for that I have
had good experience of John Fortescue master gunner of the "Prince [Royal]," to be a
cordial man in the action and service of the
Parliament, I have commanded him to attend
me in the said ship notwithstanding his son
is gunner of her. You are therefore to give
John Fortescue, senior, allowance of wages
and victuals in the "Prince Royal," notwithstanding his attendance on me in the "James,"
for so long time as he shall be employed in this
summer's expedition. [¾ p.] |
56 |
March 27.
Holborn. |
The same |
The same |
I conceive it best for me to go to Chatham,
whereby I may the sooner hasten forth those
ships that are appointed to go to sea. Send to
the victuallers to hasten down the remainder
of the provisions for those ships, likewise to
the Officers of the Ordnance that they send
down the guns and gunners' stores, that they
may be in readiness to go along with me to
the Downs. [½ p.] |
57 |
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March 27. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
To cause the "Hart" frigate and the doggerboat lately come from Ireland, and reported
unfit for the State's further service, to be
appraised and sold at as good a rate as you
shall be able for the State's use. [½ p.] |
58 |
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March 27. |
The same |
The same |
To cause a survey to be taken of the "Maria"
pinnace at Portsmouth, and give order for
repairing her defects. Also to issue your
warrant to Mr. Holt for allowing its commander flesh in Lent for two days a week
upon the Vice-Admiral's order. [1 p.] |
59 |
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March 27. |
The same |
The same |
Having appointed Charles Harris gunner of
H.M.S. the "Happy Entrance" during this
summer's expedition in place of Ralph Chessell,
who is transferred as gunner into H.M.S. the
"Nonsuch," to serve in her, until the
"Entrance" shall return into harbour, I desire you to so enter his name, allowing him
such wages and diet for himself and his servant as is usual. [2/3 p.] |
60 |
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March 27. |
The same |
The same |
I am now gone down to Chatham to hasten
forth the fleet to sea. You are therefore to
despatch such provision of victuals and other
necessaries within your charge as may be
sufficient for the ships at Chatham, that they
may be ready to go to the Downs lest an easterly
wind do shut them up in the river. [½ p.] |
61 |
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March 27. |
The same |
The same |
I have hitherto withheld my warrant for payment of their wages to the carpenter and
boatswain of the "Providence" expecting
Capt. Ellison's coming up, there being a
charge against them yet depending: but
because they and their families are in want,
by reason they have been diverse months out
of employment and Captain Ellison's coming
home is yet uncertain, and for that there is no
brand upon their tickets, I would have them
receive payment of their wages, or at least a
part thereof; and in the event of crime being
proved against them, they may be punished
corporally or removed from their places.
[1 p.] |
62 |
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March 29. |
The same |
The same |
So soon as John Garnett, boatswain of H.M.S.
the "Assurance," shall be settled in his place
upon the "Leopard," you are to give order
that David Mitchell be entered boatswain
of the "Assurance" which is to remain in
harbour, by reason of his great age. [2/3 p.] |
63 |
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March 29. |
The same |
The same |
To enter Robt. Fowler purser of H.M.S. the
"St. Andrew" for this summer's service in
place of Mr. Pannell, who is to be entered
purser of the "Mere Honour." [2/3 p.] |
64 |
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March 31. |
The same |
The same |
At my coming to Chatham, I find there will be
great need of an assistant to the masters
attendant at Chatham for directing the works
both afloat and on shore there, Mr. Cooke
going to sea as master of the "James," and
Mr. Rabnett in the "Henrietta" pinnace, for
guard of the river Medway. You are, therefore, to give order that Thos. Arkinstall be
entered assistant to the masters attendant at
Chatham with such salary as hath been heretofore allowed. In order that he may be
enabled to perform the duty required in that
trust, the boatswains of the ships in harbour
at Chatham are hereby commanded to obey
his directions in the necessary absence of the
master attendant. [1 p.] |
65 |
March 31.
Chatham. |
The same |
The same |
I perceive by Capt. Danske that he desires to
go out to sea with letters of marque and to
have the State victual him, but I have caused
Solomon Smith to stay his ship from going to
sea until sufficient security be furnished that
he will remain trusty in the service of the
Parliament. He says he is unpaid for his
service in the "Star" and for money laid out
by him to victual her, I pray account with
him if it be so. Hasten out the "True Love"
to the Downs, or any other ships in the river,
as also the Vice and Rear-Admirals' ketches,
and a ketch to send to Capt. Swanley in the
Irish seas; these are all listed but not provided, haste them out. P.S.—Danske says the
owners will put the ship at the State's service
if the Committee will entertain her, but the
same danger may be then of her going over
into the King's service. [1 p.] |
66 |
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March 31. Chatham. |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
At my coming to Chatham I find that the small
store of hemp which was sent down is well
nigh wrought out. You had, therefore, better
apply to Mr. Greene and the Committee of
the Navy to furnish a speedy supply, as the
quantity left here will hardly employ the ropemakers for one month, and the stores of
ground tackle are so exhausted that there is
not sufficient to furnish out four ships upon
any sudden occasion. [2/3 p.] |
67 |
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April 1. |
Ralph Chessell, gunner of H.M.S. "Happy Entrance." |
Lord Admiral Earl of Warwick. |
Petitioner has been at 20l. expense in journeying
between Chatham and London to attend the
Officers of the Ordnance for gunner's stores for
the "Happy Entrance" and carrying them
down to Chatham the last year, and this, but
through some displeasure taken against him,
has not been permitted to go this voyage.
Prays the Lord Admiral to signify his pleasure
to the Commissioners of the Navy that he may
have some allowance towards his pains and
expenses. Underwritten, |
68 |
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i. Reference to the Commissioners of the
Navy to make some allowance for
petitioner's attendance and expense in
shipping the gunner's stores, Chatham,
1 April 1645. |
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ii. The Commissioners ordered 3l. to be
paid him. |
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April 1. Treasury Chamber, Westminster. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That the
Commissioners of the Navy do give order to
the Victuallers of the Navy to put aboard a
vessel a proportion of beef and pork for 600
men for 8 months, to be carried to Portsmouth
and delivered to John Holt, victualler there,
upon account, that he may be able te supply
the small ships and frigates employed this last
winter and appointed for this summer's expedition, which will suddenly come into
Portsmouth to revictual. [¾ p.] |
69 |
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April 1. |
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The like. The Committee of the Navy having
received propositions for the blocking up of
Bristol, which have been approved by a subcommittee with the Commissioners of the
Navy, and likewise assented unto by the
House of Commons and referred from that
House to this Committee to take care for the
putting of the same in present execution.
And this Committee finding that there is
required for the performance of this service
6 ships and pinnaces to be manned with 500
mariners besides 6 shallops, order that the
Commissioners of the Navy do consider
whether those ships may be presently taken
out of the Irish or western squadron or any
other, and to return the names of such ships
and pinnaces, to consider how these squadrons
may be supplied with other ships in convenient time, and to return their opinions to
this Committee. [2/3 p.] |
70 |
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April 2. |
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The like. That the Commissioners of the
Navy do give order to the Victuallers of the
Navy for sending down to Portsmouth a proportion of fish and cheese for 600 men for three
months, there to be delivered to John Holt
upon account. [1 p.] |
71 |
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April 3. |
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Petition of Nicholas van Reden, late master of
the "Hope," of Hamburg, to the Committee
of the Navy and Customs. That after his ship
was surprised, and he a prisoner aboard the
man-of-war, he desired the master's mate,
when he went aboard the prize, to bring him
a suit of clothes and 70 pieces of 8 of his own
money, which he accordingly did, and he then
gave 10 pieces to some of his company at
Yarmouth to carry them for Hamburg, and
the other 60 he delivered to the master of the
ship to lay up for him, which 60 pieces of 8
were afterwards delivered to the Commissioners of the Navy, who returned him 10 to
subsist by. Prays that the Committee of the
Navy would give order for the restoration of
this money, he having 7 of his men here upon
his charge, besides himself, and nothing left
them to enable them to return to their country.
Underwritten, |
72 |
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i. Order of the Committee of the Navy.
That the Commissioners of the Navy
do deliver to the petitioner the remaining 50 pieces now in their custody.
3 Apr. 1645. [1 p.] |
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April 4. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That,
according to an order of the Commons annexed,
the Commissioners of the Navy do make out
a bill of imprest to the Treasurer of the Navy
for payment of 50l. to Capt. Thos. Kettleby
for his present support and relief. [⅓ p.]
Annexed, |
73 |
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i. Order of the House of Commons. That it
be referred to the Committee of the
Navy to examine the truth of Capt.
Kettleby's petition, and to state to the
House the whole matter concerning him.
And that in the meantime they do pay
him 50l. for his present support. 4 Apr.
1645. [Copy. ½ p.] |
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April 5. |
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The like. That the Commissioners of the Navy
do cause the "Charles" frigate, lately come
into Portsmouth, to be surveyed, and her defects supplied, as desired by the Lord Admiral,
she being suddenly to go for Ireland, being
employed as a packet-boat betwixt this kingdom and Ireland. [⅓ p.] |
74 |
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April 7. |
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The like. There being a proportion of the beef
and pork appointed for the last year's fleet remaining in store, which cannot be used for
this summer's service, being over salt, it is
thought fit that the Commissioners of the
Navy do dispose of the beef to the best advantage of the State. [½ p.] |
75 |
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April 7. |
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The like. In obedience to an order of the
Commons, together with a paper presented to
and approved of by that House, the Commissioners of the Navy are desired to take up
three colliers or merchant ships, and likewise
to provide the "Spy" frigate and 4 shallops
to be despatched speedily. In the meantime,
in the absence of the Lord Admiral, they are
to prepare fit instructions to be sent to Capt.
Swanley for putting this design [the blocking
up of Bristol] in execution, for which purpose
they are to have conference with Captain
Batten. Also to consider what shipping of
this summer's fleet are fit to be employed on
this service besides the former ships, and to
make return to this Committee of their doings
herein with all speed. [2/3 p.] |
76 |
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April 22. |
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At the Committee of Lords and Commons for
the Admiralty and Cinque Ports. Ordered,
that the Commissioners of the Navy do present
to this Committee the names of all the standing
officers of the navy and fleet. [½ p.] |
77 |
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April 22. |
Commissioners of the Navy. |
Committee of the Navy. |
Endorsing the recommendation of Phineas Pett
and Wm. Batten for a gratuity of 40l. to be
given to Henry Goddard, master shipwright at
Chatham, for his great care and pains taken in
rebuilding of the graving dock there, the
charge of which came to 1,400l. at least.
Underwritten, |
78 |
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i. Order of the Committee of the Navy.
That the Commissioners of the Navy
make out a bill to Mr. Goddard for
40l. |
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ii. Bill made out. 28 Apr. 1645. [2 pp.] |
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April 23. |
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Order of the Committee of the Navy. That the
Commissioners of the Navy do make out a bill
of imprest to Capt. Batten, appointed Treasurer
of the Fleet, towards defraying the charge of
sick and maimed men, &c., for 500l. [½ p.] |
79 |
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May 3. |
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The like. That the Commissioners do make
out bills for 6 months' victualing of the ship
"Endeavour," whereof was Captain Reeve
Williams; which was lately set out by way of
reprisal upon the Ordinance of 30 Nov. 1643,
allowing 40 men to 100 tons. Also that they
make out a bill for 20 extra men who were
put aboard for performance of better service
with the ship. [2/3 p.] |
80 |
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May 30. |
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At the Committee of Lords and Commons for
the Admiralty and Cinque Ports. Ordered
that the Commissioners of the Navy do give
order for fitting out to sea the "Lily" frigate
now at Portsmouth appointed for this summer's
expedition. [½ p.] |
81 |
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May 30. |
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The like. That the Commissioners do by the
first conveyance take order to send two of the
four shallops, prepared for Bristol, to the
Governor of Weymouth, who shall have order
to dispose of them for the State's service.
[½ p.] |
82 |
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June 27. Office of the Ordnance. |
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Officers' of the Ordnance certificate concerning
debentures, made out according to an order
from the Commissioners of the Navy of the
2nd present, chargeable upon the estimate
for the last summer's fleet. That according to
the bills in our hands, all the debentures are
made out, but some hereafter mentioned are
yet unpaid. We would request this Honble.
Committee to give order to Sir Walter Erle,
late Lieutenant of the Ordnance, to pay the
same out of money remaining in his hands received upon the estimate for the last summer's
fleet. Underwritten, |
83 |
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i. Debentures unpaid, viz., to Anthony
Hancock 40s., to Thos. Pawlin, vintner,
20l., to Henry Careless, for wood, 10l. 4s.,
to Wm. White, for matting, 40s. [1 p.] |
