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| July 1. |
The King to [Thos. Turner, prebendary of Stoke Newington,
St. Paul's]. Recommends the proposal of Alex. Popham to convert
the tenure of his lease of the Prebend and Lordship of Stoke
Newington, which has 14 years to come, into one for three lives, on
a moderate composition. [Ent. Books 3, p. 12; and 4, p. 82.] |
July 1.
Cockermouth. |
1. Dr. Tho. Smith to Joseph Williamson. Neither the Sheriff [of
Cumberland] nor Mr. Tomlinson of Carlisle knows anything of the
report of the Scots buying up horses, but will give speedy notice
should any such thing be discovered. |
July 1.
Woolwich. |
2. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of vessels in
harbour. Supplies of plank wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 2.
Chatham Dock. |
3. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Same. The King had notice
of some persons intending mischief to the Navy by firing some
ships. The officers of the ships and yard have observed orders to be
very careful. Is threatened with arrest by Alderman Clayton, for
money due for the King's silk flag, and dares not go to the office.
Hopes as the Commissioners are tender of one another's reputation,
that they will move Sir George [Carteret] to order the money.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| July 2. |
Warrant to pay to John Howard 12d. per day wages and 2l. 2s.
yearly for livery, as one of the King's Ostringers, in place of
Humphrey Cantrell, deceased. [Docquet.] |
July 3.
Whitehall. |
4. Order in Council on petition of Col. Rob. Phaire, prisoner in
the Tower, for his release for one month, on security of a bond of
2,000l. that he shall return to prison at the end of that time, and
meanwhile remain confined to his house and garden at Westminster. |
July 3.
Whitehall. |
5. Petition of Thos. Brookes to the King, for relief and employment. Served under Sir George Carteret at Jersey, and afterwards
in the Scilly Islands, Isle of Man, and at Worcester, &c.; was imprisoned seven years, and spent much money in conveying packets from
the late King in the Isle of Wight to the Queen Mother, in carriage
of His Majesty's goods from Calais at his own charge, &c., and now
sees men who were ringleaders against the late King employed as
commanders, whilst he is left to languish. With reference thereon
to the Lord Treasurer. |
| July 3. |
6. Wm. Blackborne to [Sir Wm. Penn ?] Sends an account of
cordage seized on board the ship Honour, bound for Virginia. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| July 3. |
7. Capt. Jeffery Dare to Sir Wm. Penn. Redeemed Peter Bonefonte out of slavery in Grand Cairo, in 1648, on promise to serve
him four years, which he never did, but ran away. Hears that his
Honour ordered him on board Capt. Button's frigate; begs that he
may be sent for and inquired of thereon. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 4.
Chatham. |
8. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Navy Comrs. Sends an account
of hemp. Has had a warrant to dismiss some civil men, and enter
others appointed by the master shipwright; this is a power that has
always belonged before to the Commissioner on the place. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
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8. i. John Hancrett, and three others, to [Commissioner Pett].
Particulars of 36 bundles of hemp, bought for the service
at Chatham. Chatham, July 4. |
July 4.
Dover. |
9. John Tatnell to the Same. Repairs, &c., for the Plymouth;
she goes to Dunkirk, as ordered, next tide. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 4. |
Presentation of John Clegge, M.A., to the Rectory of Llangattock
Crickhowell with the chapel annexed, co. Brecon. [Docquet.] |
| July 4. |
Grant to William Child of the fee of 40l. a year, as Musical
Composer, in place of Alfonso and Hen. Ferabosco, deceased.
[Docquet.] |
| July [4]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 124.] |
| July 4. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox 6,000l. for secret services.
[Docquet.] |
| July 4. |
Warrant to pay to Col. Wm. Legg, Lieutenant of Ordnance,
1,681l. 4s. 8d., for provisions supplied for Dunkirk garrison.
[Docquet.] |
| [July 4.] |
10. Petition of Sir Edw. Nicholas, Secretary of State, to the
House of Lords, that he may not be deterred from proceeding to
law with Lady Dacre, late wife of Mr. Chute, by her petition for
her pretended privilege; has been kept out of the manor of Sutton
Court and Rectory of Chiswick, co. Middlesex, almost a year,—his
right being asserted by Council and the Commissioners for sales,—
and he was permitted to eject her, but that she consented to a trial
in the Common Pleas. |
| [July 4.] |
11. Draft of the above. |
July 4.
Blankney. |
12. [Thos.] Fuller to Joseph Williamson. Laments their separation.
Is going to follow the King's example, and look for a wife. French. |
July 4.
Queen's College. |
13. Tim. Halton to the Same. The manner of the King's
reception is referred to the Dean of Salisbury and five others.
The play is made by Dr. Llewellyn, but they are so in want of
actors, that they fear being obliged to make use of the Red Bull
players, now at Oxford. |
July 4.
Whitehall. |
14. Petition of Simon Smith and Anne his wife, widow and
executrix of John Webb, to the King, for payment from discoveries
made by them of land, money, &c., belonging to the King, of
3,308l. 6s. 4d. for arrears of wages due to John Webb, master of
the Tennis Courts to the late King; for freestone taken from
him by the Long Parliament, and used in paving Whitehall, and
for arrears on a privy seal due to herself. With reference thereon
to the Lord Treasurer. Encloses, |
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14. i. Particulars of the above accounts and demand of Simon
and Anne Smith. |
July 6.
Whitehall. |
15. The King to Dr. Hen. Ferne, Vice Chancellor of Cambridge,
and Master of Trinity College. Has granted a dispensation to
Nathaniel Willis to hold his fellowship, although the late distracted
times, his engagements in the mourning houses of Richmond and
Lenox, and his own sickness prevented his coming to the college
to perform the exercises, and although the value of a rectory granted
him exceeds by 13s. 4d. the sum limited by statute. Requests that,
on his performing the exercises, he may be elected one of the
preachers of that college, so that he may hold his fellowship with
the rectory. [Draft.] |
July 6.
Whitehall. |
16. Warrant to Francis Slingsby to receive and levy 3,000l., the
tenth of 30,000l. raised by the sale of prize goods remaining in the
hands of Alexander Hatchet, of Lambeth Hill. |
| July ? |
17. Petition of Kenrick Eyton to the King, for a grant to his
son Kenrick, of the Inner Temple, and to Wm. Williams, of Gray's
Inn, of the reversion of his own office of Prothonotary and Clerk of
the Crown for cos. Denbigh and Montgomery, on surrender of the
said reversion by John Edisbury and Sir Rich. Lloyd. |
July 6.
Whitehall. |
18. Warrant for a grant to Kenrick Eyton and William Williams, on surrender of John Edisbury and Sir Rich. Lloyd, of the
office of Prothonotary and Clerk of the Crown, cos. Denbigh and
Montgomery. |
July 6.
Lincoln College. |
19. Dr. R. Garth to Joseph Williamson. Renews his application for
Workington. Particulars of the Act played, and the several speeches.
Dr. Creed gave a very promising prologue. |
July 6.
Westminster. |
Commission to Lord Chamberlain Manchester and other Officers
of the Household, the two Secretaries and others, that as the several
standing wardrobes, and the removing wardrobe of beds are much
decayed and dispersed, and their restoration to their former condition necessary, they are to examine and call for the accounts of all
previous wardrobe officers, take perfect inventories of the stuff
remaining, give discharges for goods delivered up, and order compensation for all defaults; the taking of the inventories, being
laborious, may be performed by wardrobe officers deputed thereto,
and allowance is to be made for the expenses of the commission.
[Miscellaneous Papers, No. 34, p. 721.] |
| July 6. |
20. Draft of the above. Endorsed with notes [by Nicholas] that
they are to dispose the goods of each wardrobe, and send estimates
of what supplies are wanted. |
July 6.
Whitehall. |
21. Petition of Lady Maynard and her sisters, the Earl of Dysart's
daughters, to the King, for a grant in fee-farm of the Manors of
Petersham and Ham, on rental of 16l. 9s., as granted to their late
father, Wm. Murray, since Earl of Dysart, in compensation for his
losses in making the New Park of Richmond, they paying the balance
of what it is worth. None have suffered more than they by the late
times, being twice plundered, sequestered, and forced to purchase their
land at an unreasonable rate. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer, and his reference, July 13, to the Surveyor General. |
July 6.
Covent Garden. |
22. Simon De Petkum [envoy from Denmark] to Sec. Nicholas.
On his promise that such masters of Norway ships as can declare
on oath that their ships belong entirely to subjects of Norway should
obtain the King's permission to traffic with foreign bottoms, Oge
Alberts, of Drontheim, master of the King David, has sent a vessel
laden with deals, which some go about to hinder; begs permission
for their landing. |
July 7.
Queen's College. |
23. Tim. Halton to Williamson. Particulars of their Act.
Dr. Creed and Tilius both read good lectures. On the creation,
when the King comes, would like a Bachelor's degree, as he will
be absent in Wales in Easter term. |
July 7.
Whitehall. |
24. Petition of the Trinity House, Kingston-upon-Hull, to the
King, for confirmation of their charter, and remedy of any defects
that may be found therein. With reference thereon to the Solicitor
General. |
July 7.
The Ruby, Downs. |
25. Capt. Robt. Robinson to the Navy Comrs. Wants a supply
of kersey for his cabin windows. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 8.
Dover. |
26. John Tatnell to the Same. Repairs of ships required. Begs
encouragement for the workmen; some of them very poor, and
almost two years behind in their pay. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 8.
St. John's, Cambridge. |
27. Brian Turner to Williamson. If the Act passes lapsing to
the King all livings wherein the old incumbent is dead, and the
new one not episcopally ordained, begs him to prefer his petition
for the living of Willingham, Isle of Ely, if it fall to the King's
donation; knows the present incumbent to be very culpable on
many accounts. |
July 8.
Cockermouth. |
28. Dr. Tho. Smith to the Same. Asks explanation of passages
in the last Diurnal, relative to the Cardinal de Retz and the Lord
of Brederode; also whether he thinks Spain will succeed in the
attempt to engage France in a league against Portugal. |
| July 8. |
29. Speech of the Speaker of the House of Commons to the King,
on presenting the Bill for confirmation of the Act of Oblivion, and an
Act for a free and voluntary present. Printed. [See Lord's Journ.,
xi., 302.] |
| July 8. |
30. The King's speech in Parliament on passing the above Bills.
Printed. [See Lord's Journ., xi., 303.] |
July 8.
London. |
31. "A letter from C. D., a Protestant of integrity, to a principal
peer of the realm now sitting in Parliament, by way of animadversion on a letter upon a person of quality to the same peer of the
realm, occasioned by the present debate upon the penal laws."
Printed. |
July 9.
Jewel House. |
32. Sir Gilbert Talbot to Sec. Nicholas. Certifies his receipt
from Robert Vyner, King's goldsmith, of the crown, sceptre, and
other regalia; a crown, mace, &c., for Garter King-at-Arms; collars, Georges, and garters, for the order of St. George; badges for
the order of the Bath; plate for New Year and christening gifts,
and for the King's store; total value, 31,978l. 9s. 11d. |
July 9.
The Drake, Dover Pier. |
33. Capt. Arthur Langhorne to the Navy Comrs. Has put in to
Dover pier to stop a leak. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 9.
Chatham Dock. |
34. Willm. Harman to the Same. Has set the sawyers to work
on some timber purchased, but hears that — London has an
imprest for doing the work. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 9.
The Garland. |
35. Capt. Willm. Button to the Same. Discharged many men
from the Garland, as it had more than its number, and he wished
to retain only able seamen and peaceable men: found some pretenders to extraordinary parts more mutinous than ingenious.
[Adm. Paper.] |
July 10.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
36. Jo. Falkener to the Same. Asks whether to dismiss the
20 extra ropemakers; the storekeeper's demands are completed, and
there is little hemp in store. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 10.
Post Office, London. |
37. Col. Hen. Bishop to [Sec. Nicholas]. Has examined the
possibility of making Rhuddlan the post town between Chester and
Holyhead, instead of Denbigh, as requested, but finds that it is a
small village, with no accommodation for posters, and the road to
it impassable most of the year; also that there are many more
gentlemen and traders who wish for the post by Denbigh than by
Rhuddlan. |
| July 10. |
Grant to William Marquis of Newcastle of the office of Guardian
and Chief Justice Itinerant of the King's Forests, &c., beyond the
Trent; fee, 100l. a year. [Docquet.] |
| July [10]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 126.] |
| July 10. |
Grant to Patrick Viscount Chaworth, that 1,200 acres of land, impaled and enclosed in the Manor of Annesley, co. Notts, may be a
park, with licence to store it with deer, liberty of free warren, &c.
[Docquet.] |
| July [10]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 125.] |
| July 10. |
Warrant to pay to Richard Allington 3s. 1½d. daily wages, and
40s. yearly livery, as Yeoman of the Privy Buckhounds, in place of
Thos. White, deceased. [Docquet.] |
July 10.
Whitehall. |
38. Petition of John Lord Poulett, Baron of Hinton St. George,
co. Somerset, to the King, for permission to take the benefit of the
law against — Whetham, who possessed himself of the Manor of
Chard, belonging to the bishopric of Bath and Wells; petitioned the
Commissioners for Public Sales to procure him a lease, and they
recommended him for the lease, on the bishop's reimbursing
Whetham. Has treated with the Bishop, who is willing to renew
it, on condition of being defended against Whetham, who is already
more than reimbursed. With order thereon, granting the petition,
and commending him to the Bishop for the lease. |
| July 10 ? |
39. Reasons, by Sir R. Lloyd, for re-establishment of the
Court and Council of the Marches in Wales, as being of ancient
appointment, and greatly tending to peace and justice in those
parts. |
| [July 10.] |
40. Petition of the Inhabitants of the Marches of Wales, and
especially of the county and city of Worcester to the King, for restoration of the Court of the Council of the Marches in Wales, so as not
to be compelled in ordinary cases to have their causes tried at Westminster, which they find threefold more expensive. With five
sheets of signatures. [See Council Reg.] |
| [July 10.] |
41–44. Four duplicates of the above petition, especially from the
county of Salop, all with original signatures. |
| [July 10.] |
45, 46. Two duplicates of the above petition, especially from
the city and county of Hereford and county of Salop, numerously
signed. |
| [July 10.] |
47. Duplicate of the above petition, especially from the city and
county of Hereford. Numerously signed. |
July 11.
Portsmouth. |
48. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships. Asks
14 days' holiday. Can get no price put on the Marquis [of
Worcester's] timber, there being an incumbrance on it. [Adm.
Paper.] |
July 11.
Dockyard. |
49. St. John Steventon to the Same. Repairs of ships. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| July 11. |
Grant to Richard Rothwell, of Ewerby, co. Lincoln, of the dignity
of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| July 11. |
Grant of the usual discharge for the same. [Docquet.] |
| July 11. |
Grant to Charles Hussey, of Caythorp, co. Lincoln, of the dignity
of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| July 11. |
Grant of the usual discharge for the same. [Docquet.] |
| July ? |
50. Petition of John Wood to the King, for a warrant to swear
him in as Yeoman of the Toils, in which place he has been employed
since 1626, and also in taking stags and deer in France, and in
parks in this kingdom. |
| July 11. |
Grant to John Wood, yeoman usher of the chamber, of the office
of Yeoman of the King's Bears; fee, 9d. a day, and 22s. yearly
livery. [Docquet.] |
| July 11. |
Instalment of 297l. 10s. 9¾d., first fruits of the bishopric of
Bristol, to be paid in four years. [Docquet.] |
| July 11. |
51. Grant to Rich. Lile of the office of first principal surgeon to
the King, and of First Serjeant Surgeon; and similar grants to John
Knight and Hum. Painter, with annuities of 150l. to each. Minutes. |
| July 11. |
Sec. Nicholas to Lord Falkland. Some of the officers displaced
by him at Dunkirk have complained to the King, who desires him
to forbear to displace any into whose places he carried commissions
to put others, until Lord Rutherford, who is expected in England
shortly, shall have returned to Dunkirk with fresh directions. [Ent.
Book 2, p. 5.] |
| July 11. |
52. James Howell to the Lord Chancellor. Requests his influence
with the King to obtain him the place of Tutor in Foreign Languages
to the Infanta who is coming to be Queen. Knows the Spanish
tongue with the Portuguese dialect, also Italian and French, and has
published a great dictionary with grammars to all three languages,
dedicated to the King. Has a compendious, choice method of
instruction. |
| July 12. |
53. Petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council
of London, to the King, for confirmation of their charter. Acknowledge his many gracious acts, and will devote themselves to serve
him as the best of princes. |
July 12.
Whitehall. |
54. Petition of Katherine, widow of Edw. Kemp, to the King, for
a lease on the old rent of Thurendell Farm, Iden parish, Sussex.
Her husband was often plundered, and ended his days a prisoner in
Dover Castle, for the late King. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer. |
July 13.
Exchequer Office, Inner Temple. |
55. Wm. Harpham to [Chas.] Whittaker. All that is required for
the two Mrs. Barkers is for the King to make good his father's
intentions in the grant, they having suffered much rather than apply
to the late usurped powers. The old grant is with the Attorney
General, and Mr. Secretary's charity and justice will induce him to
get it done. [See May 10.] |
| July 13. |
Grant to the Earl of Newburgh in consideration of his services,
of 1,600l., part of 1,774l. 15s. 5¼d., payable for the tenths of the
clergy, diocese Lincoln. [Docquet.] |
| July 13. |
Grant to Sir John Dormer, of Lee Grange, co. Bucks, of the dignity
of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| July 13. |
Grant of the usual Discharge for the same. [Docquet.] |
| July 13. |
Warrant to pay to Sir John Shaw 3,000l. on account of secret
service, without account. [Docquet.] |
July 14.
London. |
56. Thos. King to Sir Wm. Penn. Asks help for an importunate
widow, who says that he was the commissioner for sick and wounded
men who ordered her 12l. for loss of her son-in-law John Pod, in
the Acadie frigate. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 15.
[Loyal Monk.] |
57. Capt. Nich. Tettersell to the Same. Vice-Admiral Lawson
has taken his boat; begs another. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 15. |
58. Account of the timber purchased from Edw. Randall, at
Biddenden, Chris. Petty at Headcombe, and Mr. Cortop at Hancie.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| July 15. |
59. Order for a warrant prefixed to pay 150l. to Thos. Agar,
deputy clerk of the Crown, William Ryley, his assistant, a crier,
and four messengers, who served diligently six weeks under the
commission for settling the claims of services to be rendered at
the coronation; and 50l. to William Dugdale, whose diligence and
ability were of great use in making up the record delivered into
Chancery touching those claims. |
| July 16. |
Warrant to repay to Sir Bartholomew De Crequi, Sieur de la
Roche, 200l., expended by him in the King's service. [Docquet.] |
| July 16. |
Grant to Sir Christopher Clapham, of the Manor of Wakefield,
and other manors, co. York, granted by the late King to John
Hawkins and Thos. Leake, with tolls, profits of fairs, execution of
writs, &c. [Docquet.] |
| July [16]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 126.] |
| July [16]. |
Duplicate of the above, addressed to the Duchy of Lancaster.
[Ibid.] |
| July 16. |
Warrant to pay to Arthur Hewett 517l. 19s. on account, for
repairs of the King's stables, &c., at Reading. [Docquet.] |
| [July 17.] |
60. Petition of Thomas Ibson to the Council, for a writ of inquiry
to be issued into dangerous abuses in the Post Office, under
Col. Bishop, pretended Postmaster General, in mal-administration
and employment of disaffected persons, fearing that otherwise,
through the Colonel's potency, he may be wasted with fruitless
attendance. |
July 17.
Whitehall. |
61. Warrant for a grant to Thomas Offley, gentleman of the
privy chamber, in reversion after Sir Rich. Hubbert, of the office of
Groom Porter. |
July 17.
Whitehall. |
62. Order in Council, on the petition for confirmation of the
Charter of London, the Lord Mayor, Sir Rich. Browne, Bart., and
several aldermen and sheriffs attending, that the Lord Treasurer
shall assure the city that His Majesty is highly sensible of their
loyalty and affection, and will renew their charter with additions, if
desired and found fit. |
July 17.
Whitehall. |
63. Petition of Valentine Clerke, groom of the Queen-Mother's
privy chamber, to the King, for a grant of one year's arrear of rent
for the Rectory of Outborne, co. Wilts, which he holds from the
Dean and Canons of Windsor; the rent was raised by the late
trustees from 56l. to 320l., which he is unable to pay, being more
than it is worth. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer and
his report, August 15, that the remission of the arrears is a matter
of bounty, the Church estates having lately been made public
revenue, and should be decided by His Majesty. With note, that
the King had written to the Dean and Chapter to renew the petitioner's lease for him at the old rent; but they disposed of it to
another, and so he was unable to pay the arrears. |
| July 17 ? |
64. Petition of Thos. Wild to the King, for an order to Dr. Fleetwood, provost of King's College, Cambridge, to examine him at the
next election of Eton scholars, on Monday, July 22, and admit him if
he have merit; has been postponed three years in the late corrupt
times, others who had great friends procuring their election, contrary to the will of the founder, which was to encourage those who
had not full means. |
| July ? |
65. Petition of Sir Mat. Appleyard to the King, that his place as
Customer of the Port of Hull may be conferred on his son [Mat.
Appleyard], his own duties as Lieut.-Col. of the trained bands, Capt.
of Volunteers, Justice of Peace, and Deputy Lieutenant, preventing
his full attendance upon it. Marked "fiat." |
| July 18. |
Grants to Sir Matthew Appleyard and Matthew his son, of the
offices of Customer and Collector of Customs on wool, hides, lead,
and timber, at Kingston-upon-Hull. [Docquets.] |
| [July 18.] |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, pp. 126, 127.] |
| July 18. |
Grant to Edward Barkham, of Wainfleet, co. Lincoln, of the
dignity of a baronet. [Docquet.] |
| July 18. |
Grant of the usual discharge for the same. [Docquet.] |
| July 18. |
Warrant to pay to John Davis 4s. a day wages, and 20s. yearly
livery, as eldest yeoman of the privy buckhounds. [Docquet.] |
| July 18. |
Like warrant for Bartholomew Montague, second yeoman of the
privy buckhounds. [Docquet.] |
| July 18. |
66. Giles Thornborough, rector of St. Nicholas in Guildford, Surrey,
to Mr. Whittaker. Requests him to present and prosecute the petition
of Edward Rawson, who will give him 10l. for so doing. Is brother
to Gilbert Thornborough, gentleman of the privy cellar, and is indebted
to Whittaker for his rectory. |
July 19.
Whitehall. |
67. The King to the Provost and Fellows of Eton College.
Recommends Doctor Thomas Browne, chaplain to the late Princess
of Orange, for election as the next Provost of Eton, after the expiration of the second year, during which Dr. Nich. Monk, Bishop
of Hereford, holds the provostship in commendam; dispensing with
his never having been a member of that foundation, and so by statute
liable to exception. [Draft.] |
July 19.
Whitehall. |
68. Order in Council, on petition of Colonel Robert Phaire,
extending the period of his enlargement from imprisonment in
the Tower another month, and permitting him to go into the
country for the benefit of his health, on entering the same securities
as before in 2,000l. for his return. |
| July ? |
69. Petition of Stephen Besse to the King, for payment of 10,000
crowns due for clothes provided for His Majesty and his family in
1649, which sum he has spent eight months in soliciting. |
| July 19. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Besse, tailor, 2,333l., in full for all
bills for clothes furnished to the King whilst in France. [Docquet.] |
| July 19. |
Grant, with survivorship, to Sir Daniel Harvey and Ralph Montague of the office of Keeper of Hartleton Lodge and Walk, Richmond
Park, Surrey. [Docquet.] |
| July [19]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 127.] |
| July 19. |
Grant to Philip Piper, on surrender of Thos. Rosse, of the office of
Constable of Launceston Castle. [Docquet.] |
| July [19]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 127.] |
| July 19. |
Grant to Thos. Norton, of Coventry, of the dignity of a Baronet.
[Docquet.] |
| July 19. |
Grant of the usual discharge for the same. [Docquet.] |
| July 19. |
70. Account of wages due to the seamen on board the Henry.
Cancelled. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 19.
Dover. |
71. Rich. Jacob to the Navy Comrs. Was ordered to seize the
St. Jacob of Amsterdam, laden with hemp, and send her to Chatham,
but cannot learn of any such ship being in the road. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 19.
Woolwich. |
72. Christopher Pett to the Same. There was a buoy to the
anchor by which the coal bark was bulged the evening before.
Repairs of vessels. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 20.
Portsmouth. |
73. John Timbrell to the Same. Has spent all his own money in
providing supplies for the service, taken up sums at interest, and
now almost lost his credit. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 20. |
74. John Littlejohn to [the Same]. Asks the Chief Mate's place
on board the Royal Charles, now to be fitted for sea. [Adm.
Paper.] |
July 20.
Whitehall. |
75. Petition of the Gentlemen and Yeomen Harbingers to the King,
to confirm the additional allowances granted them in 1644 for riding
wages; viz., 9s. a day to the gentlemen, and 5s. to the yeomen, the
prices of meat and lodgings being increased since then. With
reference thereon to Lord Chamberlain Manchester, and his report,
August 10, in favour of the petitioners. |
July 20.
Westminster. |
Commission empowering the Earl of Anglesey, and five others,
to treat with Prince Maurice of Nassau, and M. De Weyman,
ambassador of Brandenburg, the King promising to sign what they
shall approve. Minute. [Domestic Corresp., June 19, 1660.] |
| July 20. |
Warrant to pay to Robert Vyner, the King's goldsmith,
21,978l. 9s. 11d., balance of 31,978l. 9s. 11d. due to him, on account
of 2 crowns, 2 sceptres, a globe, and other regalia, with collars,
garters, maces, plate, &c., for the King's stores, and for New Year's
gifts. [Docquet.] |
July 22.
Whitehall. |
76. Petition of Thos. Hesketh, infant, and Lucy Molineux, his
mother and guardian, to the King, for a writ to the Judges at the next
Lancaster Assizes to permit a recovery of part of the estates of Thos.
Hesketh, to be settled as jointure on his mother, according to former
indentures with her father, Alex. Rigby, but her husband died before
completion of the same. With reference thereon to the Attorney
General, and his report, July 25, in favour of the petition. |
| July 22. |
Warrant to pay to Denis Gauden, victualler of the navy, 3,000l.
for bread for the troops at Dunkirk, under command of Lord
Muskerry, for four months. [Docquet.] |
| July 22. |
Warrant to pay to Col. William Legg, 115l. on account of 100
carbines supplied to Daniel O'Neale's troops. [Docquet.] |
| July 22. |
Warrant to pay to Col. Legg 976l. 13s. 4d. for providing 800
bonddliers, and 1,200 swords and belts, for furnishing the King's
foot guards in Dunkirk. [Docquet.] |
| July 22. |
77. Petition of Eliz., widow of Edw. Estmond, to the King, for
recompense for her losses and sufferings. Her husband's mother,
Grace Bewple, of Barnstaple, lodged his Majesty's chief servants
during the time he was at Barnstaple, dressed all his meat, and
furnished him with money, for which the enemy plundered her to the
value of 2,000l. Annexing, |
|
77. i. Certificate by the Earl of Bath, and two others, in favour
of the petitioner. April 30, 1661. |
| July 22. |
Warrant to pay to Elizabeth Estmond, widow, 200l. in discharge
for money lent and services rendered to the King when at Barnstaple, co. Devon. [Docquet.] |
| July 22. |
Grant to Miles Matthews of the goods, &c., of Edward Pawley,
forfeited for felony, reserving one sixth to the King. [Docquet.] |
| July [22]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book., p. 124.] |
| July ? |
78. Petition of Robert Grimmer, M.A., to the King, for presentation to the Vicarage of Soham, co. Cambridge. Was thrown out
of his ministry at the beginning of the wars, for his constant adherence to the late King. Annexing, |
|
78. i. Certificate by Drs. Isaac Barrow and Peter Gunning in
favour of the petitioner, an M.A. of 30 years' standing
of Jesus College, Cambridge. |
| July 22. |
Presentation of Robert Grimmer to the Vicarage of Soham, co.
Cambridge. [Docquet.] |
| July 22. |
Grant to Thomas Carew, of Haccomb, co. Devon, of the dignity of
a Baronet. [Docquet]. |
| July 22. |
Grant of the usual discharge for the same. [Docquet.] |
July 22.
Whitehall. |
79. Petition of Eliz. Allanson, late of Wem, co. Salop, to the
King, for lease of 200 acres of common, called Clive Wood, in the
said county. Her late husband brought 380 men to aid the late
King, and dying in the service, she lost an estate value 2,000l., and
her own jointure of 120l.; and though his late Majesty granted
her 200l. a year out of Col. Mackworth's estates, who then possessed
her land, she was deprived of all at the taking of Shrewsbury, and
turned out of doors with eight young children half-dressed, and one
bed only allowed her. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
| July 22. |
80. Certificate by Thos. Bakewell of the value of the locks which
he saw on board the King's pleasure yacht; he did not see the treble
keys and double keys mentioned. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 22.
The Harp, Chester Water. |
81. Capt. Thos. Dossie to Sir Robt. Slingsby. Wishes an order
to victual and repair his vessel at Dublin or Kinsale. [Adm.
Paper.] Annexing, |
|
81. i. Note of cable and cordage wanted for the Harp. |
| July 24. |
Grant to Jas. Clavering, of Axwell, co. Durham, of the dignity of
a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| July 24. |
Grant to the Same of the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
| July 24. |
Grant to Rowland Johnson, seaman, of denization. [Docquet.] |
| July 24. |
Grant to Manuel Martines Dorindo, Spanish merchant, and to
Solomon and Aaron, his sons, of denization. [Docquet.] |
| July 24. |
Grant, with survivorship, to Robt. Child and Wm. Bowles, of the
office of Master of Tents and Toils, void by surrender of John Jeffs
and Thos. Jones; fee 30l. for the tents, and 100 marks for the toils,
with a mansion house and other profits. [Docquet.] |
| July [24]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 127.] |
| July 24. |
Grant to Sir Theop. Gilby and Mary, widow of David Ramsey,
of 600l., now in the hands of Ralph Rymer and other receivers for
cos. York, Durham, and Northumberland; with power to the
auditors of counties to call in the said moneys, and in case of refusal,
to certify the same into the Exchequer, whence process is to be
issued for recovery thereof. [Docquet.] |
| July [24]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 128.] |
| July 24. |
Appointment of John Danson, apothecary of London, to have
the sole furnishing of drugs, &c., for the officers and soldiers of
the garrisons, Cinque Port towns, &c., in England and Wales.
[Docquet.] |
| July 24. |
Warrant to the Duke of York to pay to Sir John Lawson,
1,000l., as the King's free gift, from the first old decayed stores appointed to be sold in any of the King's yards. [Docquet.] |
| 1661 ? July 24. |
82. Injunctions to the Dean and Chapter of St. Peter's Cathedral,
Exeter, for reduction of leases for lives into years, and for none to be
granted of any parsonage or rectory, without augmentation of vicarages and curateships to the proportions ordered by the royal letters;
forbidding pre-elections of canons residentiary; ordering that the
Dean shall always be a canon residentiary and prebendary, and
that the four internal dignitaries shall be preferred above others to
be canons residentiary. |
July 24.
Chatham. |
83. Phin. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Reports on timber; repairs of
ships; most of the sawyers being ill, four new pairs are wanted, and
20 shipwrights. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 24.
Chatham Dock. |
84. The Same to the Same. Requires 500 spruce deals for ship decks.
With note that they know not where to get them, and if he do, he
must tell them. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 24. |
85. Jonas Shish to [the Same]. Finds some planks in the Antelope
too much worm eaten to be of use. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 25.
Whitehall. |
86. The King to Sir George Saville, Bart., and the other participants of the level of Hatfield Chace, cos. York, Lincoln, and
Nottingham. Requests them to prosecute their former promise to
obtain an order to the Sewers Comrs. to levy 6d. per acre in the
level, from which to pay Letitia Bedloe for building a church and
minister's house in the said level. |
| July 25. |
Grant to John Banks, of London, of the dignity of a Baronet.
[Docquet.] |
| July 25. |
Grant to the same of the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
| July 25. |
Warrant to pay to Sir John Shaw 500l. for supply of the King's
regiment of Foot in Dunkirk garrison, and 150l. more, for the same
service. [Docquet.] |
| July 25. |
Warrant to pay to the King's Heralds and Pursuivants-at-Arms
487l. for their largesse at the coronation, for robes, on the King's
assuming his seat as Sovereign of the Garter, and for fees on creation
of several of the nobility. [Docquet.] |
| July 25. |
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe to allow 40l. per
annum to Henry Cook for keeping and teaching two singing boys.
[Docquet.] |
| July 25. |
Licence to Sir John Winter to exercise his new invention of
charking and calcining Newcastle and other pit coal. [Docquet.] |
| [July 25.] |
87. The King to Major Bill. Understands that, on the authority
given him to seize books of Common Prayer unduly printed, he has
seized from Rich. Royston, King's stationer in ordinary, 47 copies
lawfully printed at Oxford, which now lie at the King's printing
house in Blackfriars; orders him to restore the same. [Draft.]
Endorsed with minute of a grant to Sir John Winter of the sole
charking and calcining in pots of Newcastle and other pit coal. |
July 25.
Whitehall. |
88. Petition of the Mayor, &c., of Newport, Isle of Wight, to the
King, to confirm their former charters, with alterations and additions, in consideration of their loyalty to the late King. With
reference thereon to Attorney-General Palmer, and his report,
August 9, 1661, in favour of the petition. Annexing, |
|
88. i. Additions and alterations desired to be inserted in the
charter of Newport. |
| July 25. |
89. John Figg to the Navy Comrs. Begs payment of his money.
Has been six times to Chatham for the muster book, but it could
not be found; they say he can be paid without book. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
89. i. Wat. Dyer to Mr. Venman. Desires him to bring in a
perfect muster book of the Bramble and Truelove, to be
sent to the Navy Office. July 23, 1661. |
| July 26. |
90. William Sheldon to Mr. Hayter. The ship Bear has come up
to Woolwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 26.
Westminster. |
91. Grant to T. G., &c. [Sir Theop. Gilby] of sums not exceeding
600l., due from receivers of sequestrations, cos. York, Durham, and
Northumberland, and not yet accounted for. Damaged. [See
July 24.] |
| July ? |
92. Proposal by the Surveyor of the Press, to prevent the printing
of libels, by establishing a bye law in the Stationers' Company
the observance of which is to be enforced by oath, promising to
print nothing unlicensed, under fear of penalties. With request
that he may have a general warrant for search of such books, particular warrants only sufficing for a particular work. |
| July ? |
93. Extracts from the Mercurius Politicus, and other pamphlets
published between 1644 and 1654, containing censures upon the
late and present King. |
| July ? |
94. Proposals that the Surveyor of the Press be authorized to
search for and seize all unlawful books and papers, to have the
licensing of all, excepting those on physic and philosophy, &c.,
which he is only to have by leave of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
and those on history by that of the Secretaries of State: and that for
his pains, he have the printing of all narrations and intelligences not
exceeding two sheets of paper, and all bills and advertisements,
with a fee of 1s. per sheet on other works. |
| [July 26.] |
95. Abstract of a proposed Act for preventing the printing of seditious or schismatical books and papers, proposing that 12 members of
the Stationers' Company have the power to prosecute all offenders;
all books on divinity to be licensed by persons appointed by the
Archbishop of Canterbury; those on history by the Secretaries of
State; those on heraldry by the King-at-Arms; those on physic by
the College of Physicians; the number of printers to be diminished, &c. |
| July 27 ? |
96. Certificate by Hen. Hatsell of payment of half the free gift
money to Thos. Goldingham, surgeon of the Gainsborough, in 1657
and 1658. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 27.
Westminster. |
97. George Blackbourne to Mr. Hayter. Requests another bill
signed for 12l. for Mr. Powell, in place of that which has been lost.
[Adm Paper.] |
July 27.
Whitehall. |
98. Petition of the Mayor, &c., of Newark-upon-Trent, to the
King, for renewal of their charter, with additions, according to a
promise made them by the late King, but obstructed by the wars;
lost 40,000l. by the burning of a sixth part of the town when it
was made a garrison, by erection of works, moneys lent and never
repaid, quartering of soldiers, &c. With reference thereon to the
Attorney General, and his report as to the several additions which
it may be fitting to permit to the above charter, on account of the
eminent loyalty of the town during the rebellion. [Copy.] Annexing, |
98. i. Charles I. to Sir Rich. Byron, Governor of Newark.
Acknowledges God's goodness in the preservation of the
town from the rebels by the arrival of Prince Rupert's
horse. Will ever remember his care and courage, and
that of other gentlemen, officers, and soldiers, in its
defence, and requests him to inform the corporation
that he will give them some signal mark of his value of
their services, and in the meantime make any convenient
additions to their charter, leaving in the preamble a
monument to posterity of their loyal demeanour.
Oxford, March 24, 1645. |
|
98. ii. Proposals of the Mayor and Aldermen of Newark for
additions to their charter. |
July 27.
Whitehall. |
99. Petition of Anne Countess Dowager of Dorset, Pembroke,
and Montgomery, daughter and sole heir of George late Earl of
Cumberland, Lord Clifford, Westmoreland, and Vescy, to the King,
to have her rights investigated by Parliament, to the baronies of
her father, now rightfully devolved upon her, but usurped by Francis
late Earl, and Henry present Earl of Cumberland. Signed. With
reference thereon to the House of Lords. |
July 27.
Whitehall. |
100. Warrant for a grant to Thomas Lord Colepeper, on surrender
of Jerome Earl of Portland, of the office of Captain of the Isle of
Wight, with grant of the park there; revoking any former grants of
castles and forts there, especially that of Rob. Holmes for Sandown
Castle, and that of Walter Slingsby; permitting him to appoint a
deputy governor, 30 soldiers, a porter, and three gunners for the
garrison, &c. [Copy.] |
July 28.
Whitehall. |
101. Order to the Earl of Lindsey, chief ranger of Waltham Forest,
not to permit any deer to be killed in the forest for three years,
unless the King be present in person, or send his buck hounds
expressly to hunt there, the deer and game having been totally
destroyed during the late wars. |
July 29.
Leghorn. |
102. Thos. Clutterbuck to [the Navy Comrs.] Thanks for their
honouring his bills; has tried to negotiate the exchange business
desired with the English merchants there, but they wish not to
have to do with public moneys, where, if punctuallity is not observed,
no constraint can be used; there was not formerly this want of faith,
which makes it more culpable. Showed them that His Majesty
sent ships to defend their trade, and that now the Earl of Sandwich
was destined against Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, so that in allegiance
as well as civility, they should be willing to serve their Prince.
Wishes the Commissioners' intentions of a real exchange of his bills
to be published to some eminent merchants, that they may write to
their factors to deliver money on His Majesty's account. Hopes
the Earl of Sandwich's fleet is against Spain, that the dowry may
be paid to the King that way; forty millions of treasure is expected
in Spain this year, being more than in 21 years past. Details of
transactions with certain ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 29.
Whitehall. |
103. Petition of Thos. Moore, Thos. Maundy, and others, to
the King, for a patent for 31 years for the sole exercise of their
inventions of improving ground for corn, and better making of saltpetre, salt, and pans, helping smoky chimneys, and draining lands,
mines, and coal pits. With reference thereon to the Attorney General. |
| July 29. |
Warrant to pay to William Legg, Lieut. of Ordnance, 1,423l.
12s. 10d. on account, for ordnance and habiliments of war, for
Cornet Castle, Guernsey. [Docquet.] |
| July 29. |
Warrant to pay to Wm. Legg 1,087l. 15s. for the garrison of
Landguard Fort. [Docquet.] |
| July 29. |
Like warrant for 555l. 0s. 9½d., for provisions for the garrison of
Carlisle. [Docquet.] |
| July 29. |
104. Order by the Commissioners for Discharge of the Navy, that
two auditors, four clerks, and a doorkeeper only, out of those appointed by Parliament, continue in pay and attendance, the remainder
holding themselves in readiness, if required; also specifying the
accounts to be attended to by the said auditors. |
July 30.
Whitehall. |
105. Order by the King for the ship the King David, of Drontheim,
to pass as a Norway ship, on oath of the master, Oge Alberts, that
though built in Holland, it wholly belongs to inhabitants of Drontheim.
Endorsed "M. Petkum." Annexing, |
105. i. Certificate by Oge Alberts that the ship King David, whereof
he is master, belongs entirely to inhabitants of Drontheim,
and was built in Holland in 1655, but bought by them.
July 24, |
July 30.
London. |
106. Request of Jas. Thierry, and three other merchants, to the
King, not to release the frigate Robino from their arrest, till they be
heard, having sustained great damages by the master, John Jacobs,
seizing their ship, the Dolphin, and selling it to his own advantage. |
| July 30. |
107. Speech of the King in Parliament. Thanks them for what
they have done in the good bills presented to him; hopes they will
dispatch the rest with alacrity, and adjourns them to Nov. 20.
Printed. |
| July 30. |
108. Copy of the last sentence of the above. |
| [July 30.] |
109. Act for vesting the arrears of the Excise and the new impost
in the King. |
July 31.
Whitehall. |
110. Order [by the Lord Chamberlain ?] for the suppression of
all stage players, tumblers, rope-dancers, and others going about
with shows, unless approved and authorized by Sir Hen. Herbert,
master of the revels, some persons having, by commissions secretly
obtained from the King, acted plays and shows full of scandal
against church and state, and abused their commissions by selling
or lending them. Printed. |
| July 31. |
111. Earl of Westmoreland to Sec. Nicholas. Requests leave to
add Sir Thomas Cave, Sir Samuel Danvers, and O'Brian Cockain, now
Lord Cullen, as Deputy Lieutenants for Northamptonshire, Sir Wm.
Farmer being dead, and other deputies chiefly resident in town. |
| July 31. |
112. Sir Willm. D'oyly to the Navy Comrs. Requests for Wm.
Gray, of North Yarmouth, late master of the Chestnut, the command
of a vessel. [Adm. Paper.] |
July 31.
Woolwich. |
113. Willm. Acworth to the Same. Wishes some of the pitch,
which runs to waste for want of a storehouse, to be sent to Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
| July 31. |
Three warrants to pay to Agmondesham Pickayes and Edw. Harrison, clerks of the cheque, 1,267l. 10s. 5d. for red cloth, spangles,
and embroidering the coats of the yeomen of the Guard, and others.
[Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Grant to William Clerk, in reversion after his father, Thomas
Clerk, of the office of Tailor for the yeomen of the Guard, footmen,
&c. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Warrant to pay 150l. to Thos. Agar, registrar to the Commissioners
for Claims [at the Coronation], Wm. Ryley, his assistant, and three
others, and 50l. to Wm. Dugdale for making up the record thereof,
as the King's free gift. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Confirmation to Sir William Ducie, Bart., of the advowson &c.
of the Rectory of Charlton, co. Kent. [Docquet.] |
| July ? |
114. Petition of Edw. Rawson to the King, for presentation to
the Rectory of Horsemonden, Kent: has suffered for his orthodoxy
and loyalty. |
| July 31. |
Presentation of Edward Rawson to the said rectory. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Blank grant of the custody of the Mansion House, Little Park,
garden, &c. at Richmond, co. Surrey, and of the office of Steward of
the Court Leet and Court Baron. [Docquet.] |
| July [31]. |
Entry of the above, as granted to Edw. Villiers and his heirs,
during his own life, and that of his son Edward. [Docquet Book,
p. 129.] |
| July 31. |
Grant to [Sir] Jas. Zouch of a yearly fair and a weekly market
at Woking, Surrey. [Docquet.] |
| July [31]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 130.] |
| July 31. |
Lease to Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Peterborough and
others, on rental of 5l., of several messuages, lands, and tenements in
divers parishes, co. Middlesex, built and encroached on the King's
concealed lands. [Docquet.] |
| July [31]. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 130.] |
| July 31. |
Establishment of a Commission of Trade in the Port of Dover,
Dover Road, and the Downs, to be managed as set down in certain
articles agreed upon by the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the
Exchequer, and approved in Council. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Warrant to the Exchequer to allow the acquittances of Sir John
Shaw, surveyor, and Joseph Ash, receiver of forfeitures, for breach
of the late Act of Shipping and Navigation, for any such forfeitures
by them received. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Grant with survivorship to Kenrick Eyton, jun., and William
Williams, in reversion after Kenrick Eyton, sen., of the offices of
Prothonotary and Clerk of the Crown for cos. Denbigh and Montgomery. [Docquet.] |
| July [31]. |
Entry of the above. Docquet Book, p. 130. |
| July 31. |
Grant to Mark Milbanke, of Halnaby, co. York, of the dignity of
a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| July 31. |
Grant to Hen. Norwood, for life, of the office of Captain of
Sandown Castle, Kent, on discharge of Sir Chas. Berkeley, who
held it during pleasure. [Docquet.] |
| July ? |
115. Petition of Capt. Fras. Annesley to the King. Thanks for his
order for the first vacant company in Dunkirk, and begs payment
of three months' arrears, out of 15 months' due to him, for his present
support. |
| July ? |
116. Petition of Thomas Beaumont, of Stoughton Grange, co.
Leicester, to the King, for delivery of the Patent of Baronetcy
conferred on him a year before, but detained through the malicious
suggestions of his enemies. Annexing, |
|
116. i. Certificate of Dr. Jos. Rhodes and Sir John Duncombe,
that Beaumont was active against the King in the late
rebellion, petitioned for his trial, and was knighted by
Cromwell. Feb. 22, 1661. |
|
116. ii. Copy of the above. |
|
116. iii. Certificate by 66 gentlemen and ministers of Leicestershire, that the report of Beaumont's signing a petition
against the late King is untrue and scandalous; that he
has been no sequestrator nor ejector of ministers; that he
was appointed a justice of peace and militia commissioner on the return of the excluded members, and was
very instrumental to the Restoration. April 6, 1661. |
|
116. iv. Attestation of Thos. Beaumont before Dr. J. Bird,
Master in Chancery, that he never subscribed a petition,
nor in any way promoted the late King's execrable
murder. May 22, 1661. |
|
116. v. Certificate by Rich. Roberts, sheriff, and six other gentlemen of Leicestershire, that during the late troubles,
Beaumont preserved many of the King's friends from
the violence of their enemies. June 14, 1661 |
| July ? |
117. Petition of John Blackwell to the King, for leave to confer
with Col. John Lambert, now prisoner in the island at Plymouth,
relative to a bond into which he entered for him, and on which he
expects to be sued. |
| July ? |
118. Petition of Brian, Bishop of Chester, to the King, for a
warrant for the removal of prisoners from the part of the Bishop's
palace which has lately been made a common goal, to the Castle
where they were formerly kept, which was made a garrison, but the
soldiers are to be disbanded. The palace was much ruined during
the late wars, and repairs are impossible until the prisoners are
removed. |
| July ? |
119. Petition of Thomas Earl of Cleveland and Thos. Lord Wentworth, his son, to the King. The referees have made a certificate
on pretended encroachments on His Majesty's wastes at Stepney,
whereas he has no waste land there, and the old project against
their estate ought now to be at rest, after 100 years' enjoyment;
request his signature to a bill which will enable them to sell that
manor for their relief. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. Annexing, |
119. i. Certificate that there should be a trial by law, before either
party be admitted to have the King's letters patents.
July 16, 1661. |
| July ? |
120. Petition of Thomas Creake, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to
the King, for release. Laments his error in having printed the
pernicious book called the Phœnix. Did it ignorantly; was never
a Presbyterian nor sectary, but often hazarded his life in asserting
the cause of the late and present King. Annexing, |
120. i. Certificate by Sir John Robinson, and 12 others, of
Creake's previous loyalty and good conduct.
July 10, 1661. |
| July ? |
121. Petition of Hen. Earl of Dover to the King. On His
Majesty's promise of something from the estate of Wm. Heveningham, agreed with his grand-daughter, Mary Heveningham, that
she should give him 2,000l. at once, and 800l. a year for life therefrom, but she has procured it to be granted away, without provision
for him. Asks whether he shall have anything from it or not. |
| July ? |
122. Petition of John Gostlin, M.A., late of Gonville and Caius
College, Cambridge, to the King, for a letter to the College to admit
him to the next vacant Senior Fellowship; was debarred from preferment for his known loyalty, during the government of Mr. Dell,
late pretended master of the college. Annexing, |
|
122. i. Certificate by Robt. Brady, master of the college, and two
others, in favour of the petitioner, who has ground of
expectation of preferment beyond others, as being related
to Dr. Gostlin, master, and an eminent benefactor of the
college. June 4, 1661. |
122. ii. Registrar's certificate that John Gostlin, of St. Peter's
College, Cambridge, took his M.A. degree in 1654.
May 31, 1661. |
| July ? |
123. The King to [the Master and Fellows of] Gonville and
Caius College, Cambridge. Finds from the petition and certificate
of John Gostlin that he is capable of a senior fellowship, being
of the kindred of Dr. Gostlin, former master and benefactor to the
college, and that his promotion has been hindered by his loyalty.
Requires them to elect him into the first senior fellowship void. |
| July ? |
124. Petition of John Mummery, of Canterbury, to the King, for
the next vacant alms-room in the cathedral, being unable longer to
maintain himself. Was in arms against the disloyal party. With
note in his favour signed by Wm. Turner, mayor, and 15 others. |
| July ? |
125. Petition of Thos. Paver, tailor of Oxford, a condemned
prisoner, to the King, for pardon or reprieve. Was an officer under
the late King, and being made serjeant of the city, slightly wounded
a man who resisted an arrest, of which wound he died; is therefore
condemned to death. Annexing, |
|
125. i. Certificate by Sampson White, mayor of Oxford, and five
others in favour of the petitioner. July 28, 1661. |
| July ? |
126. Petition of Elizabeth, relict of Col. John Poyer, to the
King, for relief. Her late husband was murdered by a bloody
usurper, lost 8,000l., and she her whole estate. Has spent 22
months 200 miles away from her children seeking relief, destitute
and unpitied, in spite of His Majesty's seeming compassion.
Annexing, |
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126. i. Certificate by Rowland Laugharne, and four other chief
officers, detailing the services of Col. John Poyer, as
governor of Pembroke Castle, and his efforts to defend it;
when obliged to surrender, he yielded himself and was
shot to death in Covent Garden, leaving his family without subsistence. March 23, 1661. |
| July ? |
127. Petition of Giles Prior to the King, for an order to the
Master of the Horse to grant him an equivalent pension, or to
restore him to the place of Groom Sumpter, which he bought of
John Dobson for 230l., and served therein till discharged at
Pendennis Castle. Was too ill to make his personal address, and
though his name was on the standing roll, his place is disposed of,
and he told to wait till the Queen comes over. |
| July ? |
128. Petition of Philip Roberts to the King, for some office
suitable to his quality; has been employed 26 years in the West
Indies, and has five times been taken by the Dunkirkers. Wishes
to give an account of discoveries he has made, which will be advantageous to the revenue, and to Jamaica. Annexing, |
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128. i. Certificate by Wm. Pendarves of Phil. Roberts' being
twice put on shore at Falmouth, in miserable condition,
when rescued from the Dunkirkers. June 4, 1661. |
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128. ii. Certificate by Sir Edw. Massey of Roberts' services and
sufferings in the West Indies. June 6, 1661. |
| July ? |
129. Petition of Frances, wife of Sir Hen. Vane, to the King,
for a renewal of her former leave to visit her husband in the
Tower, and for permission for him to take the air of the Tower with
his keeper, on account of his ill health. |
| July ? |
130. Petition of Thos. Wood, and two others of Dedham,
Essex, prisoners in the Gatehouse, to the Council, for release; have
been 14 days prisoners, their trading depends much on their credit,
and many hundreds of poor rely on their work for daily food.
Annexing, |
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130. i. Certificate by Hen. Man, constable, and 24 others, to the
loyalty and good conduct of Thomas Wood, mariner,
prisoner in the Gatehouse, Westminster, and request for
his release. June 27. |
| July. |
Licence to Miles Dodson and others, for 31 years, to imprint a
book called "God and the King." [Docquet Book, p. 124.] |
| July. |
Grant to Fras. Dodsworth, serjeant of the privy buckhounds,
on surrender of a former patent, of the fee of 10s. 11½d. a day.
[Docquet Book, p. 126.] |
| July. |
Blank grant of the manor or farms of Compton-Basset, Widcombe, and Westbrooke, co. Wiltshire, and other lands lately held
by James Earl of Castlehaven. [Ibid.] |
| July. |
Grant to Thos., son of Adrian Scroop, attainted of treason, of the
Manor of Wamesley, co. Oxon, Kelderidge woods, &c., forfeited by
his father. [Docquet Book, p. 127.] |
| July. |
Grant to John Napier of the moiety of eight pieces of black Dutch
cloth, forfeit to the Crown. [Ibid.] |
| July. |
Lease to Sir Henry Wood for 41 years, if Hen. Matthew and
Wm. Boreman live as long, on rental of 66l. 13s. 4d., of the Manor
of Tottenham Court, co. Middlesex, with a cottage, garden, and
111 acres of land, to be transferred to him by Sir Hen. Palmer,
Bart., of Wrugham, Kent; granted in lieu of 500l. defalked from
a debt of 1,500l. due to him from the late King. [Docquet Book,
p. 128.] |
| July. |
Grant to Edm. Royden of the custody of the King's stables, &c.,
at St. Albans; fee, 6l. 1s. 8d. a year, and 6l. 1s. 8d. for cleansing
the same. [Ibid.] |
| July. |
Grant of erection of St. Anne's Hospital for 13 poor widows at
Appleby, co. Westmoreland, founded by Anne Countess of Dorset.
[Ibid.] |
| July. |
Grant to John Neale of the office of Bailiff of Burleigh, in the
New Forest, co. Hants; fee, 9l. 6s. 8d. yearly. [Ibid.] |
| July. |
Grant to John Neale of the herbage and pannage of hogs, trees,
pasturage, &c., in the said forest; rent, 5l. 3s. 4d. [Ibid.] |
| July. |
Grant to Sir Thos. Peyton and others, in trust for Rob. Williamson,
now vicar, and his successors, of the Rectory of East Church,
co. Kent, formerly held by Sir Michael Livesey, attainted. [Docquet
Book, p. 129.] |
| July. |
Grant to Sir Edw. Turner to maintain and continue the lighthouses at Winterton ness and Orford ness, cos. Norfolk and Suffolk,
with the payment of 1d. per ton from all vessels passing, on rent of
20l., if a grant thereof by the late King to Gerard Gore be void,
or as soon as it becomes so. [Ibid.] |
| July. |
Grant to William Rumbold of the office of Surveyor General of
all the Customs, if former letters patent granted to Wm. Toomes,
Christopher Metcalfe, and Lawrence Speight are now void, and if
not, of the reversion thereof; fee, 500l. a year. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 124.] |
| July. |
Warrant to continue to Sir Sigismund Alexander, alias Zinzan, in
regard of long service and great age, the annuity of 100l. granted
him by the late King. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Grant to Henry Philipps of the office of Master Sculptor, or
Carver in Wood, in all the King's palaces, castles, &c. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 124.] |
| July. |
Grant to Edward Lord Rockingham of a horse fair and two other
fairs, as well as an ancient fair which he already has, to be held
yearly at Kettering, co. Northampton. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 125.] |
| July. |
Grant to the Mayor, &c., of Hedon, co. York, of a fortnightly fair
to be held there from July 16 to November 11, and of another from
Shrove Tuesday to Nov. 11. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 125.] |
| July. |
Grant to Edward Guildford of the Manor of Higham, co. Sussex
and the office of Bailiff of New Winchelsea, as granted by King
James to Sir Hen. Guildford, with remainder to the heirs male of
Sir Rich. Guildford; also of all other lands granted by Hen. VII.
to Sir Rich. Guildford and his heirs, now descended to the said
Edward. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Entry of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 125.] |
| July. |
Warrant to pay to the Cofferer 6,000l. on account, towards
defraying the expenses of the coronation, Knights of the Bath, and
St. George's feast. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Grant to John Ashburnham of the Deer of Ampthill Great Park,
and Brogborough and Beckrings Parks, co. Bedford; the King disparking the said parks, and discharging the keepers and their
servants. Docquet.] |
| July. |
Lease to the Same of the said parks with their appurtenances,
except timber, trees, and mines royal, on rental of 100l. [Docquet.] |
| July. |
Entry of the two preceding docquets. [Docquet Book, p. 125.] |
| July. |
Presentation of John Head to the Rectory of West Ildesley, co.
Berks. [Docquet.] |
July.
Whitehall. |
131. Warrant for a grant to Sarah, widow of Col. Alexander
Keymes, of 1,000l., moneys remaining in the hands of John
Baker and Wm. Dawes, late receivers and sequestrators for Lancaster, with power to prosecute for the same, in consideration of
the services and sufferings of her late husband. [Draft.] |
| July. |
Grant according to the above warrant. [Docquet Book, p. 130.] |
| July ? |
132. Warrant [by Sec. Nicholas] for apprehension of—Cole,
dwelling at the sign of the Printing Press, near the Old Exchange,
and for search in his house, shop, &c., for copies of a late seditious
pamphlet entitled "Mirabilis Annus," or any other prohibited books.
[Draft.] |
| July ? |
133. Warrant to pay to Rob. Holmes, appointed captain of
Sandown Fort, Isle of Wight, October 20, 1660, his allowance of
2s. 6d. per day, and that of 30 soldiers in garrison in the said
fort. Endorsed with a reply from the King to some foreign prince's
congratulation on his marriage. French. |
| July ? |
134. Col. Rob. Phillipps to Williamson. Requests him to get
a reference to the Lord Treasurer of the enclosed petition [of Mr.
Knightley]; the place of Equerry to the Queen, the King said he could
not grant. Encloses, |
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134. i. Petition of Edward Knightley to the King, for a pension
of 200l., or an appointment as Equerry to the Queen;
was Equerry to the late King in the Isle of Wight, and
Commissary General of the Western army, but without
recompense. |
| July ? |
135. Report by Rob. Bishop of Lincoln, and John Bishop of
Exeter, on the petition of Chris. Jay, of Norwich, that he was an
instrument in the late troubles to prevent the demolition of the
cathedral, and laid out money for its repairs, and that the Dean and
Chapter should repay with interest the sums thus advanced; but
they were unable to mediate between him and the Dean and Chapter
for Hilderston lease, the latter having before contracted with another
for it; the validity of the lease is questioned, but of this they
cannot judge. |
| July ? |
136. Account by John Jeffs and Wm. Bowles for 23 tents
provided for the several members of the household, of from one to
four rooms each, with one for the Secretary of State; total cost,
2,362l. |
