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| June 1. |
1. Deposition by Thos. Blenkinsop, draper of London, that the
pardon sued out out by Jonathan Hicks of the Pressyard at
Newgate, for Rob. Blenkinsop, was intended for the deponent, and
taken out at his request. |
| June 1. |
Order on the petition of Chas. Lord Gerard, of Brandon,—that the
title to Hanby Manor may be examined only in the Court of Exchequer,—that the Attorney General forbear to proceed on the pretensions of any other person, to the prejudice of the petitioner. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 296.] |
June 1.
Whitehall. |
The King to [the Mayor, &c., of King's Lynn]. Requests them to
admit to the freedom of their corporation, John Towers, son of Rose
Towers, whose father, Col. Saul, suffered much for his loyalty
[Ent. Book 10, p. 86.] |
| June 1. |
2. Wm. Garrett to [Sec. Bennet ?]. Has prepared all things so
ripe for a motion [about Wildmore Fen] that Lord Ashley will
bring it in to-morrow. Asks interest with the Earl of Bristol and
other lords to vote for it, and begs his honour to do the same.
Wishes him to give Lord St. Alban's a brief. Annexing, |
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2. i. Statement of the case touching Wildmore Fen; that in 1637,
an agreement was made with the Earls of Lindsey and
Lincoln and the chiefest of the commoners, to improve
it for the late King's use; 4,000 acres were divided from the
rest of the waste, enclosed and enjoyed till 1641, when,
although Parliament ordered those who were in possession of the enclosures on the first day of its meeting to
retain the same, the lawless people threw down the enclosures. They have lately been restored, and the workmen
are proceeding with them; but some rude persons,
assembled by beat of drums, have lately burnt one of the
tenements on the premises. Request that the House of
Lords would grant an order for quiet possession thereof
and for punishing all throwing down of fences, ditches,
&c., and all riots and unlawful assemblies; the same
was granted in the case of Somersham soke, co. Huntingdon. March 13, 1663. |
| June 1. |
Warrant for a grant to — Roberts of the office of Constable of
Carnarvon Castle. [Ent. Book 15, p. 32.] |
| June 1. |
3. Warrant [to the Lord Chamberlain] to admit the Countess of
Suffolk as first Lady of the Bedchamber and Groom of the Stole to
the Queen. |
| June 1. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 15, p. 32.] |
| June 1. |
Like Warrants for Lady Chesterfield, the Countess of Bath, the
Duchess of Buckingham, Countess Marishal, and Countess of Castlemaine, to be admitted as Ladies of the Bedchamber to the Queen.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 33.] |
| June ? |
4. Petition of Charles Earl of Norwich to the King, that a grant
to him, recommended by the Lord Treasurer on report of his former
petition, of the Stewardship of the Honour of Peverel and the farm
of coals, which is advised to be for one life or 31 years, may be for
two lives or 50 years, as granted to his late father, the coal works
being quite decayed, and requiring heavy expense before they can
be profitable. |
| June 1. |
Warrant for a grant, with survivorship, to Charles Earl of Norwich and Hen. Goring, jun., of Hiden, Sussex, of the offices of High
Steward of the Honour of Peverel and all the King's lands co.
Notts, with the keeping of all courts, &c.; also for a grant to the
Earl of Norwich for 31 years of waifs, strays, and other casualties
of the said manors, and of all coal, stone, &c., found therein.
[Ent. Book 15, pp. 33–6.] |
| [June 1.] |
5. Draft of the above. |
| June 1. |
Warrant for a grant, with survivorship, to Henry and John
Seymour, of the office of Comptroller of the Customs in the Port of
London, on surrender by the former of a patent of the said office
from the late King, and also of an order for granting him the
reversion, after Sir Wm. Drake, of the office of Chirographer, commonly called the Fine Office. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 36–9.] |
| June 1. |
Warrant to Thomas Carnaby to take a constable to search for
James Harrington, late Sir James Harrington, and bring him, and
all suspicious persons found in his company, before one of the Secretaries. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 39.] |
| June 1. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to release Sam. Goodwin,
on bond for good behaviour and appearance when summoned.
Minute. With note that he, having lain long in the Tower, petitioned
for release, as being born on the same day with the King, the Lord
General consenting. [Ent Book 15, p. 40.] |
June 1.
Chatham. |
6. Philip Barrow to Sam. Pepys. Capt. Brookes, whose month
it is to wait, demands the keys of the stores to lay in masts, yards,
&c., for the Charles, but refuses to produce the certificate of their
being duly surveyed. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 1.
Chatham. |
7. Phin. Pett to the Navy Comrs. A warrant has come down
for entering 20 able caulkers, but the supply cannot be had down
there; asks whether the master caulker shall come up to London and
make choice of them from the King's yards at Deptford, Woolwich,
or about the Thames. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Woolwich. |
8. Chris. Pett to [the Same.] Sends an estimate of the charge
for building a new yacht for the King; total, 1,850l. Has abated
the charge from what was allowed for the King's yacht Katherine
and the Duke's yacht Anne, because his Majesty intends to have
the cabins hung with gilded leather instead of carved work on the
sides. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Woolwich. |
9. Chris. Pett to the Same. Particulars of timber, &c., required
for completing the new second-rate ship and other works, and for
building the King's new yacht. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Spithead. |
10. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Same. Safe arrival of the Augustine.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 2. |
Warrant to repay to James Hamilton 300l., expended by him on
his late journey into France for the King's service. [Docquet.] |
| June 2. |
Warrant to pay to John Lord Robartes 4l. per day, in lieu of 16
dishes of meat formerly allowed to the keeper of the privy purse,
to begin from May 16, 1661. [Docquet.] |
June 2.
The Round World. |
11 Peter Crabb to Sec. Bennet. Some desperate persons, encouraged by a vision appearing to one of the disaffected, have plotted
to kill the King and Royal Family within a month. Has written
to his honour before about it, and showed him the names of those
who call him a Catholic, and as much a servant of the Pope as of the
King. Begs that the King will be very careful, and especially
beware of Scotland. Thinks that Ludlow is about the City; begs
that some faithful man may meet him on Thursday at the White
Hart Tavern, without Bishopsgate, to hear more. Sends the Panther,
because many copies of it and other books are sold by the knave
of whom he gave an account before. |
June 2.
Hampton Court. |
Reference to Attorney General Palmer on the petition of the
Mayor, &c., of Norwich, for confirmation of their charter, with
certain additions, making every alderman a justice of the peace, &c.
[Ent Book 13, p. 230.] |
| June 3. |
Warrant for Sir Francis Hungist to be furnished with three horses
to go to York. Minute. [Ent Book 15, p. 40.] |
| June 3. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir William Morice, principal Secretary
of State, of two fairs yearly at Cliston, alias Broad Clist, co. Devon,
the same being certified by inquisition as not likely to damage other
fairs; and also grant to him of all felons' goods, &c., in the said
manor, of which he is lord, his former charter of the same being lost
in the late confusion. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 43–5.] |
June [3].
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Duke of Albemarle, [master of the horse], to order
an increase of 6d. a day to the wages of the 13 grooms of hunting
and pad horses, the wages of 12d. prescribed by the stable establishment being insufficient. [Ent. Book 15, p. 45.] |
| [June 3.] |
12. Draft of the above. |
| June 3. |
13. Viscount Mandeville to Williamson. Will be careful of the
King's commands. Sends letters to his father. |
June 3.
Wednesday. |
14, 15. Order in the House of Lords,—on a report of riots at Wildmore Fen, by breaking down the fences of the recently enclosed
lands, burning houses newly erected, &c.,—that the possession of the
said fen is declared to belong to the King's tenants, to be by them
enjoyed as fully as it was in 1641; that the county magistrates
repair to the said fens to suppress all riots, &c.; and that malefactors
be committed to Lincoln Gaol during the pleasure of the House.
[Two copies, one and a half page each. Printed in Lords' Journals, vol. xi., pp. 534–5.] |
| [June 3.] |
16. [Sec. Bennet] to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire. The House of
Lords having made an order to establish the King in quiet possession of Wildmore Fen, His Majesty wishes the said order to be
forthwith executed, and assistance given to all persons employed
in settling the same. |
| June 3. |
17. List of the jury on the trial between Sir Wm. Batten and
Edward Field. With short hand memoranda [by Pepys]. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 3.
Portsmouth. |
18. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. The Augustine has
arrived. Begs a warrant to certain justices named, to order the
carriage of 40 trees from Southampton. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
The Augustine. |
19. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of the
Augustine at Portsmouth. State of its provisions. |
| June 4. |
Warrant for an order to swear in Barbara Countess of Suffolk as
Groom of the Stole, First Lady of the Bedchamber, Mistress of the
Robes, and Keeper of the Privy Purse to the Queen. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 46.] |
| June 4. |
20. Dr. P. Mews to Williamson. Asks favour for Mr. Snelling,
an ejected Fellow of the college and formerly intimate with Sec.
Bennet, in his reasonable request. |
June 4.
London. |
21. Sam. — to Willm. Godolphin. Throws himself on his
generosity. Is his own prisoner, but in hopes of a protection to go
in the train of Lord—, as a tanquam servant, and thus have a
safe passage to his banishment. Wants necessaries. Damaged. |
June 4.
Whitehall. |
22. Petition of Sir Charles Cleaver to the King, for conveyance of
the Manor of Bygrave, co. Herts, purchased by his late father,
Fras. Cleaver, from Wm. Heveningham, since attainted of high
treason. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report, June 6, that the lands in question were purchased, in 1651,
for 9,560l., but that for want of enrolment of the purchase, they
became forfeit on Heveningham's attainder, and recommending the
petitioner. |
| [June 4.] |
23. Abstract of the above petition. |
| [June 4.] |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 298.] |
June 5.
Whitehall. |
24. Sec. Bennet to Sir Rowland Lytton. The King according to his
merciful nature, on May 5 last, released John King and three others,
convicted of a praemunire, but finding that an ill use has been made
of his clemency such offenders are in future to be proceeded against,
especially if they be leaders and seducers of others. [Draft.] |
| June 5. |
25. Petition of Thos. Grenfield, chaplain of Lincoln's Inn, to the
King, for presentation to the Parsonage of Curry Mallet, co.
Somerset, and to the Prebend of Wells, void by death of Mr. Dutton.
With note in his favour by Gilbert, Bishop of London. |
| June 5. |
Warrant to the Lord Chamberlain for Mrs. Killigrew to be
keeper of the sweet coffers to the Queen. Minute. [Ent. Book15,
p. 46.] |
| June 5. |
Warrant to Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the jewel house, to search
for and seize all books and papers relating to the jewel house which
are in the possession of Henry, late Sir Hen. Mildmay, former
master, Carey Mildmay, formerly yeoman of the jewel house, or
others. [Ent. Book 15, p. 47.] |
| June [5.] |
Warrant to John Bradley, messenger, to apprehend Sir Anthony
Morgan, with his papers and writings, and bring him before Sec.
[Bennet]. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 48.] |
| [June 5.] |
26. Petition of Thos. Seabro, late serjeant, and Silas Seabro,
late gunner in Windsor Castle, to Sec. Bennet, to call for their
petition before Council, and mediate for them. Have been
half a year close prisoners in the Tower through misinformation;
used all petitionary means to clear themselves, but received no
answer; their wives being ordered to attend Council, have waited
each Council day with a new petition at great expense, and now
have another to present. |
| [June 5.] |
27. Request of the Builders in and near St. James's Fields, that
they may be heard before the Act for New Buildings passes;
those erected by them are for the nobility and gentry in attendance on the King, built on Crown lands, on assurance of law
officers that they are not against statute, being built within the
liberties of Westminster, and within a mile of a navigable river.
Printed. |
| [June 5.] |
28. Warrant to the Earl of Manchester, lord chamberlain, to
admit Lady Scrope as second dresser to the Queen. With note of
Lady Wood as her first dresser, Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. La Garde
other dressers, Sir Nich. Slanning cupbearer, George Porter, Chas.
Stanhope, — Roper, Sir Wm. Courtney, and Hugh Cholmeley,
gentleman ushers. |
| June 5. |
Minute of warrant for admission of the above ladies as dressers.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 46.] |
| June 5. |
Grant to Jos. Walsh of the reversion of the entail of the manor
&c., of Abbotsley and Cintley, co. Worcester. [Docquet.] |
June 5.
Victualling Office. |
29. Certificate by Thos. Lewis that the Plymouth's victualling for
260 men was delivered in September, 1660, before Mr. Gauden
became victualler. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 6. |
Warrant to Thos. Dixon, messenger, to release Thomas Stedman.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 46.] |
| June 6. |
30. G. Charnock to [Pepys]. The ships taken up for Lord Holles,
ambassador extraordinary to the French King, are the Edward
and Jane and the Mayflower. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 6.
Whitehall. |
31. Order for a warrant to pay to Anne, widow of Col. Wm.
Slaughter, a pension of 100l., the first payment to be made forthwith
in advance. |
| June 6. |
Commendam to Dr. Barrow, Bishop elect of Sodor and Man, to
hold also the rectory of Downham, Isle of Ely, and a fellowship in
Eton College. [Docquet.] |
June 6.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of
Madlle. Genevieve Bardon, for payment of 800l., due to her
brother, Nich. Montgarnier, by the late King. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 299.] |
| [June 6.] |
Reference to the Bishop of London, dean of the Chapel Royal,
on the petition of Laud Crisp, of the wardrobe, to be admitted
a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, as he can attend on the Lord's
day and festival days; he complains that by severe judgments, he is
censured as unconformable to the Church of England. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 299.] |
June 6.
Whitehall. |
32. Petition of the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury to the
King, for a writ vesting in them the accustomed spiritual and
ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the See, especially that of presiding in
convocation, void by death of the archbishop. |
| June 6. |
Minute of the above petition and order for issue of the writ,
as requested. [Ent. Book 13, p. 300.] |
June 7.
Lisbon. |
33. John Pitt to Sam. Pepys. Was unable to send the muster
books, on account of the sudden departure of the ships from the
Downs. Those of certain ships are not yet completed for want of
books; will soon muster the whole squadron. News of a very great
overthrow that the Portugal army has given the Spanish army, under
Don John of Austria, who is reported to be slain; several Dukes and
great persons are taken prisoners, and thousands slain. The English
have gained the greatest share of honour in the battle; the Portugese
themselves say "the English did more than men." Two of the
Brazilian fleet came in yesterday. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 8.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Dr. Thos. Lamplugh of the Archdeaconry
of Christchurch, Oxford, now void, and in the King's gift by
the vacancy of the See. [Ent. Book 12, p. 300.] |
June 8.
Whitehall. |
Grant to Rob. Roberts of the office of Constable of Carnarvon
Castle. [Docquet.] |
| June 8. |
34. Certificate by Robt. Phellips, John Heath, Nic. Armorer, and
Jas. Halsall, that Anne Cartwright was faithful and serviceable to
them, when concealed in London on the King's affairs. |
| June 8. |
35. Certificate by Robt. Holt and five others, that the late John
Cartwright, of Coventry, lost his life as lieutenant in the late King's
army, and that Anne, his widow, was often plundered and is reduced
to great extremity. Endorsed, Aug. 18, 1666. |
| June 8. |
36. Gregory Peake to Mr. Godolphin. Sends a copy of the King's
former order to the King of Portugal, about the persons concerned
in the petition of the Portugal merchants committed to Godolphin's
care. The ships are in the Downs, ready to sail for Portugal,
therefore begs dispatch of the second letter. |
June 8.
Stone. |
37. Thos. Challoner, postmaster at Stone, to Col. Frowde. Wants
a messenger to take into custody Edw. Rathbone and his son-inlaw, Wm. Pool, who daily horse persons riding post, contrary to the
Act and the proclamation. John Rathbone the son, postmaster at
Lichfield, sent the post bag by private persons. Remonstrated
with Rathbone, but he refused compliance, and struck him;
applied to a justice of peace and obtained a warrant, but it was
slighted. The parties are well able to pay a messenger, and give
good damages to the Postmaster General. Encloses, |
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37. i. Warrant by George Parker, justice of peace, to the Constable, &c., of Stone, to bring Edw. Rathbone and Wm.
Pool before some of the justices of Staffordshire, to answer
to misdemeanors objected against them by Thos. Challoner,
June 5. With certificate by Rich. Horne, constable, that on
serving the warrant, Rathbone was willing to go before
the justices, with Challoner, postmaster of Stone, but Pool,
his son-in-law, refused. |
June 9.
Sign of the Sun, Ollerton, Notts. |
38. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Has felled 350 out of the
1,000 trees ordered from Sherwood Forest. Great need of a carriage
with two pairs of wheels, for transporting the heavy timber. Wants
a warrant to sell the refuse, which is daily embezzled. Has been to
Stockwith, but finds only one vessel there fit for transporting the
timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 9.
Deptford. |
39. List of all the servants now working in Deptford Dockyard,
viz.: 38 shipwrights, 3 mastmakers, 3 boatmakers, 5 caulkers, 18
joiners, 4 house-carpenters, 1 bricklayer; with the names of the
masters whom they serve. [One and a half page. Adm. Paper.] |
| June 9. |
Post warrant for Andrew Ramsey to be furnished with two
horses and a guide to Edinburgh and back. Minute. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 48.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
40. Petition of Frances, wife of John Lambert, to the King, for
his warrant for passing a fine to John Lord Belasyse, on the grant
made to him of the Grange and town of West Scrafton, &c., co.
York, which were in trust for John Lambert, but forfeit by his
attainder, and for which Lord Belasyse compromised with Sir Chas.
Stanley and others, who had a grant of the same. With reference
thereon to the Attorney-General, and his report, June 16, that a
fine will be requisite to render the grant effectual. |
| June 9. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 301.] |
| [June 9.] |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of the owners
of shipping and others, for erection of an office in all the grand
ports of England, to enroll all bills of sale for ships, &c. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 301.] |
| June 10. |
The King to the Master and Fellows of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Recommends Hen. Miles, B.A. of their college of a second
year, for one of the Fellowships now vacant, dispensing with the
clause in their statutes which requires Fellows to be bachelors of the
third year, and but one Fellow at a time from the same county, the
said Miles being too poor to prosecute his studies at his own expense,
and his father impoverished by his sufferings during the late
calamities. [Ent. Book 12, pp. 20–1.] |
| [June 10.] |
41. Draft of the preceding letter. |
| June 10. |
Presentation of Thos. Grenfield to the living of Curry Mallet, co.
Somerset. [Ent. Book 15, p. 48.] |
| June 10. |
Privy seal for 100l. to Mrs. Slaughter. Minute. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 48.] |
| June 10. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Charles Cleaver, of the Manor of
Bygrave, co. Herts, with advowson of the church, &c., as purchased
by the late Fras. Cleaver from Wm. Heveningham, one of the
regicides, and forfeited by his attainder. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 48–9.] |
| June 10. |
Order for a warrant authorizing the Earl of Sandwich and Lord
Mandeville to recover 147l. 14s. 8d., — money raised by the town of
Huntingdon for carrying on and settling the militia, and now
remaining in the hands of Nicholas Padley,—the King being pleased
to grant it to them for relief of the poor decayed town, which being
on a frequented road, was greatly impoverished by the insolencies
of armies, free quarters, &c., during the late wars. [Ent. Book 15,
pp. 50–2.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
42. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Capt. Robt. Chaloner, Fras.
Skinner, and two others, to repair to Katherine Clendon's house in
Lambeth, to search for and bring before him six persons and their
servants who lie disguised there. |
| June 10. |
43. Memorandum of the above. |
| June 10. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 15, p. 52.] |
| June 10. |
Warrant to Francis Skinner, messenger, to release the six suspected
persons above named. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 52.] |
| June 10. |
44. Information by Gilbert Luther, and two others. John
Whorrow, alias Barber, assaulted Luther, one of the King's Guard,
declaring the King had none but house-breaking rogues, and the
Duke of York Irish rogues about him; that they robbed every night,
and that it was better in Oliver's time, for then one might keep
his own. |
June 10.
Pembroke College. |
45. Willm. Brickendon to [Williamson]. Is related to Sec.
Bennet. Begs interest to obtain some sinecure or such like thing
as may be held additional to a residence there, his fellowship being
poor. |
| June 10. |
46. Account of fees, &c. paid by Mr. Povey for the Earl of Peterborough, from August 27, 1662, to June 10, 1663. |
June 11.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer, Chancellor of the Exchequer,
and two Secretaries of State, of the petition of Dan. O'Neale, for a
deduction of 2,000l. a year from the rent of his office of Postmaster
General of all the King's dominions, because that of postmaster of
Scotland, which he considered to be included in his grant, is claimed
by Rob. Meni, postmaster at Edinburgh, by gift from His Majesty
at Stirling, confirmed since the Restoration. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 302.] |
| June 11. |
47. D. O'Neale to Williamson. The course taken in Bishop's
time was quicker than that prescribed to him; will quit the office
rather than have to go to law against every offender. The Lord
Chancellor tells him that the Secretaries, being superintendents, should
take notice of offences. Wants a messenger to fetch the insolent
fellows at Stone complained of Endorsed "Complaints against
Rathbone and Pool, of Stone." |
| June 11. |
48. Rich. White to Capt. Weld. Came to England on the business
of the Royal [African] Company, on the word of the Duke of York
that he should not be molested. His detention can only do the King
disservice. Senor Grillo orders him to suspend; believes that
orders have since come to the contrary. Asks release. Thanks for
favours. [One and a half page.] |
| June 11. |
Warrant for William Foulkes to discharge the office of Keeper of
the Council Chamber, as deputy of Ninian Cunningham, whose
lawsuits, occasioned by his sufferings in the late rebellion, prevent
his personal attendance. [Ent. Book 15, p. 31.] |
June 11.
Portsmouth. |
49. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. The Augustine is
ready to sail. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 12.
Chatham. |
50. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The launching of
the Prince should take place either at the next spring tide, or on
the 10th or 13th of next month, when she will be wholly completed. Particulars of Mr. Mason's timber, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 12. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower, for Elizabeth Jones to
see White, and deliver him a letter from Brussels, in presence of the
keeper. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 53.] |
| June 12. |
Post warrant for Andrew Carre to Scotland. Minute. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 53.] |
| June 12. |
Warrant to the Commissary General of Musters, for Francis
Watson, quartermaster in the troop of Guards commanded by Sir
Philip Howard, to be mustered so as to have his full pay, while
absent with Charles Earl of Carlisle on his embassy to Russia.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 101.] |
June 12.
Derby House. |
51. Earl of Derby to Williamson. Major Harsnip was sent for,
and has received the six persons into his custody. |
| June 12. |
52. Report by Lord Chancellor Clarendon on the pretences of the
Earl of Norwich and Mr. Chipp to the mulberry garden; quotes a
former report of December 24, 1660, showing that Chipp purchased
it from Ant. Deane, who bought it of the trustees for sale of Crown
lands; that the late Earl held it by grant from the late King, not
executed on account of the times. The King now wishes to retain
the garden, and recompense the Earl or Mr. Chipp, neither of whom
claims longer than Lord Aston's life, but the Earl pretends a promise
from His Majesty to make good his father's grant. [One and a
half page.] |
| June 13. |
53. Richard White to [Sec. Bennet]. His brother would have
come over but for his imprisonment. Would not have been in the
Tower but for the Duke of York's parole; could have sequestered
himself, when sent for, having 24 hours' notice. Thinks such a case
was never known, as his seizure when come over from Spain on
parole, on a business that cost him 15 months' trouble, and but for
him had never taken effect. Came privately to benefit his nation, but is rewarded with imprisonment. Walters writes falsely
to his prejudice, that he has carried the business into Holland,
whereby the King will lose 100,000l.; would now have been safe at
home, had he really done so. Laboured to benefit the nation with this
negro business, before leaving Madrid. Begs what his brother
says may be tried; wants to know why he has been a month close
prisoner. [Four pages.] |
June 13.
Beaudesert, Staffordshire. |
54. Sir B. Broughton to the Same. Having tried in vain to
get anything more from Moreton, summoned him on a warrant for
misdemeanor, which alarmed him; he came, but asked leave to
consult his counsel. At the Cheshire rising, he was so faithful
that he would have brought in half his captain's troop to serve the
King, and offered to pistol one of his men who would have searched
for Col. Vernon; he knows much, but plays his game, gaining
more by concealing than he would by revealing it. Encloses, |
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54. i. Examination of Hum. Mourton, of Draycot-in-the-Clay,
co. Stafford. John Cocklofe, of Draycot, said that they
must stand up for the old cause, and he hoped a good
day's work would be done soon. June 11, 1663. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
55. Petition of Rich. Baylie, dean of Salisbury, to the King, for
revocation of the letters of presentation of Thos. Quinsey to the
Vicarage of Godalming, Surrey. The right of advowson belonged
to the church for 400 years, but during the time when bishops,
deans, and chapters were deprived of their rights, the late King
granted a presentation to Isaac Fortrey, on death of Dr. Andrews,
and since then, Quinsey has obtained letters to the prejudice of the
clerk lawfully presented. With reference thereon to the Attorney
General, and his report, June 27, in favour of the petition. |
| June. |
Minute of the above petition and reference, dated June 15. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 304.] |
| June 13. |
Warrant to search for Edward Rathbone and William Poole, of
Stone, in Staffordshire, and bring them before Sec. [Bennet]. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 52.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Declaration by the King of revocation of a former order that,
on all grants of charters of corporations, His Majesty should nominate the first Mayor, and also the recorder and town clerks perpetually, and of permission to corporations to choose their own
officers. [Ent. Book 14, pp. 10–1.] |
| June 13. |
56. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
[June] 13.
Weymouth. |
57. Reyn . . . to Hum. Weld, at Lulworth Castle. He is in
danger of being deprived of 16 musketeers belonging to Weymouth
Castle, who were raised in Wyke Regis for the trained bands.
Damaged. |
June 14.
Tower. |
58. J. Downing to Sec. Bennet. Begs money from the King to
pay the weighty charges of the Tower; has hopes from the Lord
General of a speedy order for his release, and is unable to defray
himself. |
June 15.
Monday. |
59. Jo. Cooke to Williamson. Sec. Morice wishes him, for dispatch
of the Earl of Carlisle, to search for all instructions to ambassadors
or agents in Russia, or similar papers, and send them to him; he
will safely return them. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
60. Petition of Lilias, wife of James Earl of Tullibardine, to the
King, for bestowal of a bond of 600l. on her husband; similar to that
of April 9, but requesting reference of the case to the Lord Chancellor, who knows all the business,—the Lord Treasurer, to whom it
was before referred, having left all to His Majesty. With reference
thereon to Lord Chanc. Clarendon. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treasurer Southampton, on the petition of
Sir Bernard De Gomme, for payment of 675l., arrears due to him as
principal engineer of the fortifications. [Ent. Book 13, p. 305.] |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
61. Petition of Capt. John Strode to the King, for his portion of
plate, household goods, &c., belonging to the late King, discovered
in possession of Col. John Bridges, pretended governor of Warwick
Castle, his family having suffered much for loyalty. With reference
thereon to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley. |
| June ? |
62. Petition of Sir George Carteret to the Same, for a lease in
reversion after Ninian Cunningham of certain fees in Plympton,
greatest part of which is his inheritance, and elsewhere in Devon
and Cornwall, value 27l. a year, at the former rent of 6l. 13s. 4d. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a lease to Sir George Carteret of certain small rents,
&c., in Plympton, Oakhampton, St. Mary Week, &c., cos. Devon and
Cornwall, in reversion after Ninian Cunningham, and on the former
rental of 6l. 13s. 4d.,—although now found to be worth 21l. 9s. 6d.,—
on account of his many good and faithful services to the late and
present King. [Ent. Book 10, pp. 87–9.] |
| June 15. |
Pass for M. Le Febvre into France. Minute. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 46.] |
June 15
Chatham. |
63. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Asks what is
determined about the launching of the Prince. The Portsmouth
is ready to be launched. Asks directions for repairs of ships. Oak
and ash timber required. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 15.
Woolwich. |
64. Edward Rundells to the Navy Comrs. Sends his account for
framing and pitching the wharf at Woolwich, at 18s. 6d. per foot.
The contract was for 13s. 4d., but the work was more than he considered of. Begs that he may not be ruined by His Majesty's
work. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 16.
Portsmouth. |
65. John Tippetts and Capt. Thos. Lancaster to the Same. Have
set out berths for the moorings of ships afloat at low water, in Pool
Head and Land Deep creeks. Account of the size of the said creeks.
The only inconvenience is that the broadsides of the ships must lie
to the south-west, whence come all the storms and wind. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 16.
Portsmouth. |
66. John Tippetts to the Same. The supply of masts, &c., promised
by the Augustine, did not come; they are much wanted. Has sent
to the Board an account of the two creeks near Portsmouth
Harbour. |
June 16.
Portsmouth. |
67. The Same to the Same. Sends notice of alteration in the
warrant to the justices for the carriage of timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 16. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury to elect
Gilbert, Bishop of London, Archbishop of Canterbury. Minute.
[Ent. Book 12, p. 22.] |
| June 16. |
Docquet of the above. |
| June 16. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's to elect the
Bishop of Sarum Bishop of London. Minute. [Ent. Book 12,
p. 22.] |
| [June 16.] |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury to elect the
Bishop of Worcester to the said See. Minute. [Ent. Book 12,
p. 22.] |
| June 16. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford,
to elect Dr. Paul, now Dean of Lichfield and Coventry, to that See.
Minute [Ent. Book 12, p. 22.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant to Sir William Compton, master of ordnance, to deliver
ordnance as specified to Sir Philip Musgrave, Bart., Governor of
Carlisle, or his deputy, for service of the garrison. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 53.] |
| June 16. |
Privy seal for 2,000l. to Mr. May, for repairs of Westminster
Hall, and 400l. for repair of the New Park wall near Richmond.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 54.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant for a grant to the city of Coventry of confirmation of
all their former charters and privileges, with sundry usual clauses
specified. [Ent. Book 15, p. 54.] |
| [June 16.] |
68. Draft of the above. |
| June 16. |
Warrant for a grant to the Mayor, &c., of Wallingford, of renewal
of their charter according to the tenor of that at Winton, they being
inconvenienced because they now only enjoy several immunities,
&c., by prescription, according to the charters formerly granted to
Winton. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 55–6.] |
| June 16. |
Blank warrant to Sir Edward Broughton, keeper of the Gatehouse, to discharge a prisoner, to go home without molestation.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 90.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant to the Treasurer of the Household to pay 40l. wages,
and 16l. 2s. 6d. livery money, to Paul Bridges, musician for the
viol, from Midsummer 1660. [Docquet.] |
| June 16. |
Grant to Wm. Poulton, on surrender of Edw. Poulton, his father,
of the place of a Falconer. [Docquet.] |
| June ? |
69. Account [by John Cosin, bishop of Durham,] of the true
state of the present revenue of the See and Bishopric of Durham,
showing that the revenues were diminished 1,000l. a year, through
resumption of lands by Queen Elizabeth, who afterwards regranted
them to the bishop on a rental of 880l.; that it has lost 2,000l. a
year by the taking away of the Court of Wards and Liveries, the
revenues of which in the county palatine belonged to the bishops;
with request that, as the King receives 1,500l. a year excise money,
as given in lieu of the Court of Wards in Durham, the rental of 880l.
paid by the bishops should be remitted to them, &c. |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
70. Petition of John Bishop of Durham to the King, for examination into the truth of his statements relative to the state and
condition of the bishopric. With reference thereon to the Lord
Chancellor, Lord Treasurer, and Lord Ashley, and their report
that the wardships used to yield the bishops 2,000l. a year; that
the moiety of excise granted to the King in lieu of it amounts in
the bishopric to 1,000l. a year, and that His Majesty should release
to the bishop the rent of 880l. as requested, after the death of the
Queen-Mother. |
| June 16. |
Entry of the above reference; with note of an order for abatement
of the payment of 880l. [Ent. Book 13, p. 307.] |
| June 16. |
71. — to Capt. John Collins. Can find nothing from the
party, except passing discourse; hears that in Scotland the Presbyterians are in a good posture, both for money and arms.
Several have promised assistance, if Sir Harry could find any that
are of account. Damaged. |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
72. Petition of Jane, relict of Capt. George Garosh, to the King,
for relief, to be paid in Scotland. Her husband left the command of
a foot company in Muscovy, came to serve in the army under the
Marquis of Montrose, and was slain the day the Marquis was taken.
She was plundered and left unprovided for. With reference thereon
to the Lord Treasurer. |
| June 16. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 306.] |
| June 16 ? |
73. Petition of many Merchants, Tradesmen, and Artificers in and
about London to the House of Commons. Have delivered to the
committee nominated by Parliament for discharge of the debts
of the navy, certified bills for stores delivered for the navy,
amounting to 145,919l. 16s. 9d., but are told that all the moneys
raised by assessment for disbanding the army and paying off the
navy are expended. Are threatened with imprisonment and ruin,
and entreat adoption of some plan for their speedy payment. |
| June 16 ? |
74. Abstract of the above petition, with statement that the King
is pleased to encourage them in their addresses to Parliament. |
| [June 16.] |
75. Order for a warrant, according to a given form, for payment of
147,178l. 8s. 4d. a year, in monthly proportions, to Stephen Fox,
paymaster of the new-raised horse and foot guards, to begin from
March 20 last, with 295l. 15s. pay due to the officers up to that
date, in lieu of the payment of 9,415l. 19s. 8d. to the former guards,
who are comprehended in the new establishment. [Two pages.] |
| June 16. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 57–9.] |
June 17.
Chatham. |
76. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Wishes that some
intimation might be given to him of any contracts made in his
absence. Mr. Harbin's canvas is not answerable to the contract.
Requests directions, as meanwhile orders are given to stop the
measuring of it. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 17.
Chatham. |
77. Certificate by Edw. Gregory, clerk of the cheque, that the
carpenters of the Sovereign, Prince, and Charles receive 1l. 16s. 8d.
per month, and are allowed one servant on board and two ashore.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 17. |
78. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Purchase of timber for the
stores at Woolwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 17. |
Warrant for a grant of a pension of 100l. a year to Mrs. Ann
Slaughter. [Ent. Book 15, p 60.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
79. Petition of the Mayor, &c., of Lancaster to the King, for
confirmation of their former charters, with additional privileges, as
specified. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report, June 20, in favour of the petition, except the remission of
the fine in the hanaper solicited. |
| June 17. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Hester,
widow of Nic. Romney who was slain at Algiers, for a pension or
allowance. [Ent. Book 13, p. 305.] |
June 18.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Sir
Philip Musgrave, for a mandamus to prevent any other than himself,
as a farmer of tolls, from exacting tolls on beasts that come into the
port of Carlisle; with order that Christian, customer of Carlisle,
be suspended from office, if he again refuse to forbear receiving
the said dues. [Ent. Book 13, p. 306.] |
June 18.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
80. J. Falkener to Sam. Pepys. Begs consideration of the enclosed paper, that it may be signed, if approved. Has shown it
to Sir Wm. Batten. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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80. i. Account by Chris. Pett of five journeys made by Mr.
Deane, his assistant, from Feb. 27 to March 25. |
June 18.
Edinburgh. |
81. R. Meni to Hen. Muddiman. The Parliament met this day;
the Bishop of Aberdeen preached from 2 Chron. chap. xix. v. 6. The
Lord Commissioner's patent was then read, and the King's letter,
thanking them for their former proceedings, and expecting them to
continue faithful. The Lord Chancellor seconded it, and then the
roll was called for, and all who had not taken the Oaths of Allegiance and Abjuration of the Covenant were required to do so.
The Earl of Lauderdale, not being present before, took them. Lord
Cowper professed scruples, and was removed from the House. Eight
bishops, eight lords, eight barons, and eight burgesses, beside the
officers of state, were chosen to prepare the articles for Parliament.
The Lord Commissioner entertained them all magnificently, with all
the varieties of the kingdom. |
June 18.
Whitehall. |
82. Petition of John Baxter to the King, for a pension, or for
payment of 140l. owed for work done at Worcester. Served
the late King and His Majesty, from the battle of Edgehill to
that of Worcester; lost 700l., and failed to obtain a place in the
Ordnance as recommended. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer, and his report, July 31, advising payment to the petitioner of 100l., the debt due being 90l. Annexing, |
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82. i. Certificate by R. Clare, and seven others, of Worcester, in
favour of John Baxter, who served as master smith to the
train of artillery, and has moneys owing to him
therefor. |
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82. ii., iii. Two bills of John Baxter, certified, for smith's work
done for the King. |
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82. iv. Certificate of 16 gentlemen of Herefordshire, that John
Baxter of Ledbury, blacksmith, a poor man, suffered
much for the late King, was imprisoned, and obliged to
compound. Hereford, May 16, 1662. |
| June 18. |
83. Report by Lord Chamberlain Manchester, that the keepers of
the privy lodgings had either diet or board wages, and 24l. each a
year wages, paid by the housekeeper, but though constantly attending, they have received nothing since the Restoration, and should
be paid from the coffery, with arrears. |
| June 18. |
84. Jo. Cooke to Williamson. Is ordered earnestly to solicit him
about the papers relating to Russia. |
June 18.
Dover Castle. |
85. Capt. John Strode, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, to [Sec. Bennet].
Being informed of a seditious paper given by one townsman to
another, has examined them, and secured Thos. Broome in the castle.
Encloses, |
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85. i. Declaration by Thos. Broome,—that John Croker, late
churchwarden, would not pay dues to Mr. Bary, minister,
without security for repayment; and that putting the
money to the parish account, he still keeps Mr. Bary's
security. With a note that Broome hopes to see the church
down in Dover, and all those in England. June 16. |
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85. ii. Examination of Thos. Broome, of Dover. Wrote the paper
produced, meaning by the churches such as the Quakers
and Anabaptists, but not St. Mary's at Dover.
Dover Castle, June 17. |
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85. iii. Examination of Hen. Teddeman, of Dover. Saw Broome
write and sign the paper, at the house of Thos. Murrey,
who wished it to be burned. Said it should not be burned,
but he would keep it, to hold Broome in awe.
Dover Castle, June 17. |
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85. iv. Examination of Wm. Harris, of Dover Castle, and Thos.
Murrey, of Dover. Saw the above paper as signed by
Broome, and heard that he said that in a few years, there
would neither be church nor episcopal minister in England. Dover Castle, June 18. |
| June 18. |
86. W. C., [a Quaker], to the King. The greatness of his sins, and
the profaneness of court, city, and country, cry for vengeance, and
threaten sword, famine, and pestilence. Begs that the Parliament
may be dissolved, the Council made purely protestant, and four peaceable prelates, four Presbyters, and four Independents summoned to
establish church government; that he will live chastely with his
Queen, and that lying spirits may be silenced. |
| June 18. |
87. The Same to Edw. Lord Manchester. Begs him to reform the
King's household, taking David as his precedent, and to be a defence
to God's faithful messengers, and follow peace and holiness. |
June 19.
Westminster. |
88. Warrant to the Sheriffs of London to defend Sam. Baker
in his possession of an alms-room in Clerks' Hall demised to him
by Martha Wright, but from which he was forcibly ejected by Rob.
Harrison, of London. Latin. |
| June 19. |
Warrant to Joel Harby, messenger, to apprehend Stephen
Charnock. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 60.] |
June 19.
The Sun, Ollerton. |
89. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Cannot engage vessels to
take the timber from Sherwood to Woolwich at reasonable terms.
Vessels must be sent to Stockwith-on-the-Trent, where there is nine
feet and a half water. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 19. |
90. Earl of Sandwich to Sam. Pepys. Desires the Board to
rectify their report to the Duke of York, concerning the pay due to
him upon the patent of Lieut. Admiral. It is due from Michaelmas,
1660, although the patent does not constitute the office till 1st
April, 1661. It is true that then his payments as general and viceadmiral concur, but so do those as vice-admiral and foreign
admiral, and he would not seem to be left without office in the fleet,
any time since the Restoration, having been constantly related
thereto before. It is only an affair of 200l., and he has freely
waived great pretensions which other commanders have received.
[One and a half page.) |
June 19.
Chatham. |
91. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Same. Particulars of timber.
Reports progress of the Prince. Recommends Mr. Marsh, the boatmaker, for making a new eight-oared barge. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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91. i. Account of the length and quantity of timber in the 40
trees appointed for plank. |
June 20.
Chatham. |
92. The Same to the Same. Only 52 bales of Mr. Harbin's
canvas have been chosen. Mr. Mason desires the benefit of a press
warrant according to the Act for the carriage of his timber. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 20. |
93. Thos. Strutt to Sir Wm. Batten, surveyor of the navy. Met
Edward Field of Wapping in Shakespeare's Walks, and he boasted
that his late trial before the Lord Chief Baron was a stinking
business, and greatly injured Sir Wm. Batten's credit; that any
one now might call the Navy Comrs. rogues, and it would only
cost him 10l.; that the Commissioners are at his beck, and would
comply with him in anything; and that the Lord Chief Baron
said he was ashamed of the business, and if the Commissioners did
not make an end, but brought it before him again, it would be the
worse for them. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 20. |
94. Capt. Wm. Badiley to Sir John Mennes. A quantity of the
stones from the King's lighters have been taken to mend the yard
at Woolwich, and the road, and now more are landed, and sold by
the men. Asks if this be done by orders, as they allege. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 20. |
Pass for Mrs. Frances and Margaret Moleneux and Mrs. Mally,
with their servants, Katharine Jenion and William Arderton, to
France. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 60.] |
June 20.
Saturday. |
95. Order in the House of Commons, that the King be requested
to name the person who delivered the message to him from Sir Rich.
Temple. [Printed in Commons' Journals, Vol. viii., p. 507.] |
| June 20. |
96. Order in the House of Commons, that the execution of the
commissions for discovery of lands gained from the sea is a grievance,
and that the King be requested to forbear further grants on them,
till acquainted with the desires of the House. [Printed in Commons'
Journals, Vol. viii., p. 507.] |
| June 20. |
97. Earl of St. Alban's to Williamson. Begs his service on
behalf of Col. O'Sullivan Bear, who has constantly served the King,
and is perfectly innocent, that his friends may have no more reproach
with him. [One and a half pages.] |
| June 20. |
98. Examination of Robt. Littlebury. Knows Mr. Charnock,
who visits at his house, and told him he had an overture to go
beyond seas. Has had no letter from Ireland for him these six
weeks. |
June 20.
Canterbury. |
99. Willm. Kingsley to Sec. Bennet. There are daily great conventicles in those parts; on Whit Tuesday, 300 persons met at Hobday's
house, Waltham parish; others heard preaching in an orchard, and
on leaving, they had with them 50 or 60 good horses, several portmanteaus and some bundles, supposed to be arms; the liberty taken by
fanatics frightens the country. At Reculver, near the sea, 500 met
last week, and marched out in warlike manner, 250 lusty men
having stout cudgels; all had cravats, not bands, and some were like
rough seamen, newly landed. A great design and open rebellion
are feared; some people even of the meaner sort are well horsed.
Col. Kenrick is stirring privately, also Col. Edw. Scott of Lyminge,
and Col. Gibbons; those who have shed their blood and suffered
long imprisonment in the King's cause fear lest these desperate
villains domineer once more, if care be not taken. The arms for a
complete troop of horse, taken from Col. Kenrick, might be cleaned
to be ready; will put his militia company in readiness, as ordered
by the lord lieutenant. |
| June 20? |
100. Thos. Colepeper to [the Same]. A large meeting of 800
foot and 200 horse has been held at Egerton in Kent. The same
thing is done constantly at Canterbury, but not in such large numbers.
Requests orders for the meetings to be broken. Endorsed, with a
note [by Bennet], "About Mr. Eagle in Peter's Street, a German,
who talks much about Government, and receives many letters." |
| June 21. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Worcester to elect the
Bishop of Oxford to that See. Minute. [Ent. Book 12, p. 22.] |
| June 21. |
Warrant for a grant to the Mayor, &c., of Lancaster, of confirmation of former charters. [Ent. Book 15, p. 61.] |
| June 21. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret, treasurer of
the navy, 77,126l. 3s. 10d., for expenses of ships in harbour,
from June 24, 1662, to June 24, 1663. [Ent. Book 15, p. 62.] |
| June 21. |
Warrant to Dan O'Neale, postmaster general, to transmit to
Scotland all packets inscribed by Sir Rob. Murray, appointed deputy
to manage the dispatches for that kingdom, during the absence of
the Earl of Lauderdale, Secretary of State for Scotland. [Ent.
Book 15, pp. 62–3.] |
| [June 21.] |
101. Draft of the above. |
| June 21. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Stephen Fox, paymaster of the
Guards, 1,251l. 5s., arrears of the garrison of Gravesend Blockhouse, from 5 Feb., 1661, to 22 June last, and 40l. 16s. 8d. monthly,
for the said garrison. [Ent. Book 15, p. 64.] |
| [June 21.] |
102. Draft of the above. |
| June 22. |
Licence for Sir Francis Popham, with his servants, to travel.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 61.] |
| June 22. |
Warrant for a grant to Thos. Rayner, sen., of the office of breeding and keeping fowls about Newmarket. [Ent. Book 15, p. 65.] |
| [June 22.] |
103. Draft of the above. |
| [June 22.] |
104. Warrant for a grant to Thos. Lord Willoughby and Lawrence
Hyde, of the sole use, for 14 years, in Barbadoes and the other
Caribbee Islands, of a sugar mill newly invented by David De
Mercato, with power to employ therein Mercato, or any others whom
they may think fit. |
| June 22. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 66–7.] |
| June 22. |
Warrant for a grant to John Lord Belasyse of the remainder
entailed on the Crown of the Granges and town of West Scrafton,
&c., co. York, lately granted to him, which is to be done by a fine,
with proclamations of his surrender of the lands to the King, who
will thereupon restore and confirm them to him. [Ent. Book 15,
pp. 67–9.] |
| June 22. |
105. M. T. to Commissioner Pett. She has become acquainted,
by opening a letter, with a design against the kingdom. They
intend to burn the King's ships. Will write again if she learns
more. Endorsed "A letter dropped at Chatham, and sent to Mr.
Coventry by Commissioner Pett, who hath taken all care to find
out the author." |
June 22.
Derby House. |
106. Earl of Derby to Sec. Bennet. Has questioned his servants
about the person named in the letter, but they can hear of no
Sir Geoffry St. John's. Sir Walter St. John's lives at Battersea.
Wants the King's commands about George Christian, and the
dismissal of persons now in town whose presence will secure the
peace of the Isle [of Man]. Annexing, |
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106. i. George Christian to Sir Geoffry St. John's. The business
in the Isle [of Man] has fallen out as he said it would.
Cannot send the bearer, and therefore will not discover
more. Hopes what is promised will be performed.
Major Thos. Stanley has been sent over by the Earl of
Derby's order. Endorsed "Intercepted letter, Earl of
Derby." [Copy.] Castletown, June 9. |
June 22.
Derby House. |
107. Earl of Derby to Sec. Bennet. The bearer has been at the
Three Anchors, in Milk Street, and pretended to come from George
Christian. The apprentice denied any knowledge of Sir Geoffry
St. John's, but said Christian's brother would be there that
night. |
June 22.
Carlisle. |
108. Sir Phil. Musgrave to Williamson. There is much talk of
the more than ordinary meetings of sectaries, and the passing of
soldiers between Ireland and Scotland, before the public discovery
of the horrid plot. Finds the garrison as he left it. |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to one of the Messengers to apprehend Lillicrap and
secure all dangerous papers, pamphlets, and books. Minute. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 61.] |
| June 23. |
Warrant to John Wilson to apprehend Evan Christian, to answer
accusations. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 70.] |
| June 23. |
Post warrant for John Carr, going to Edinburgh on the King's
special service, to be furnished with two horses and a guide. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 70.] |
| June 23. |
109 Examination of Evan Christian. Has only received one
letter from the Isle of Man. His letters are addressed to George
Christian, at the Three Anchors, Milk Street. Has had none
directed to Sir Geoffry St. John's, nor does he know him; all letters
or persons coming in or out of the island are sworn or searched for
letters to him or his relations. George Shaw, of the island, is a
soldier under the Earl of Derby. |
June 23.
Edinburgh. |
110. R. M[eni] to Hen. Muddiman. Parliament met, and [Sir John
Home], Laird of Renton, was admitted a Lord of the Sessions, Justice
Clerk, and Master of Requests, in place of Sir Rob. Murray, who now
attends the King at Court during the absence of the Earl of Lauderdale. A committee of trade was appointed. Several commissioners of
counties are ordered to subscribe the declaration [against the Covenant], else the shires are to choose new members. The Lord Commissioner read a letter from the King, thanking them for their former
zeal to the prerogative and their rescinding of other pretended parliaments; but fearing that certain sinister and giddy courses, by that
strange and unparalleled way of billeting, may prove dangerous, and
if permitted, would pluck away his best officers from him. None
can have security of life or estate, for Parliament condemned those
whose names they knew not. Their letter was brought to His
Majesty sealed, by a gentleman whom he did not know, and he
resolved never to open it. He gave warrant for the fines to be given
to those who were formerly faithful and loyal; also that the Act of
indemnity should be as full as in his other kingdoms. He ordered
the first contrivers of the billeting to be found out, and the Act to
be rescinded and entirely erased from books of records. The letter
was submitted to the Lords of Articles, to report thereon to the
Parliament. Wariston petitioned Council for a reprieve, but was
ordered to appear before Parliament. |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
111. Petition of Dame Katherine, widow of Sir Allen Butler, and
of Edw. Butler, her son, to the King. Her late husband spent
2,000l. of her jointure in raising a troop of dragoons for the late
King; he had a grant of the fines in the Court of Common Pleas,
which he settled upon her, but which has profited nothing the last
20 years; also of the office of clerk of the pipe in Ireland, the
restoration of which they cannot obtain. Beg a renewal for 21 years
of the patent for the fines in the Court of Common Pleas. With
reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer or Chancellor of the
Exchequer. [Copy.] |
| June 23. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Thos
Blayney for payment of 5,450l., granted him for services by the late
King. [Ent. Book 13, p. 308.] |
| June 23. |
112. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. The repairs of ships being
furnished, asks how to dispose of 49 shipwrights extra, and 53
ordinary. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 23. |
113. Affidavit of John Blyton and Mat. Gripp, that the provisions
delivered by Capt. Henry Fearne, for the use of the Bear at Falmouth, in July, 1661, were not eatable, and that the purser supplied
their place with wholesome sea victuals, bought at the same port.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 24.
Chatham. |
114. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Money wanted
for cutting timber, &c. Repair of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 24.
Whitehall. |
Warrant by Sec. Bennet to John Wilson, messenger, to release
Evan Christian. [Ent. Book 15. p. 70.] |
| June 24. |
Warrant to William Baldwin to apprehend the wife of Peter
Lillicrap. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 70.] |
June 24.
Beandesert Stafford. |
115. Sir Brian Broughton to Sec. Bennet. They go on with
their design, hoping the next will pay for all; they are settling
their estates; they pretend that a third of the estates of those
who served against the King are to be forfeited to the Crown.
Backhouse and 14 or 16 other officers meet at Wolverhampton on
a market day, and have much money; an old soldier said the King
should be served like his father. |
| June 24. |
116. Report by Lord Chamberlain Manchester, on the petition of
John Carey, yeoman of the revels, that the yeomen had formerly
13l. 6s. 8d. for board wages and attendance, and 15l. house rent,
and also 6d. per day, of all which Carey has yet received nothing;
suggesting that he should have a grant thereof from the treasurer
of the chamber, but with 12d instead of 6d. per day. |
| June 24. |
117. Statement by Thos. Creake that Livewell Chapman and
Giles Calvert delivered him the Phoenix to be printed for them
and Thos. Brewster; that they were the compilers, and were to
divide the impression of 2,000. Also that Chapman, then in Ludgate, delivered him part of the "Prodigies" to print, promising him
more copy. |
June 25.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton, on the petition of
Sir Robt. Leeth for payment from the revenue of Gloucestershire, of
2,000l. due to his late father, Sir Edw. Leeth, for disbursements in
service of the late King. [Ent. Book 13, p. 308.] |
June 25.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Chamberlain Manchester on the petition of
James Freaze (or Frese), interpreter of the Russian tongue to the two
last Kings, for payment of moneys due for late and daily attendance at
York House, during the Russian embassy; with his report, recommending a grant of 100l., and order thereon accordingly, July 24.
[Ent. Book 13, pp. 309, 333–4.] |
June 25.
Whitehall. |
118. Petition of Capt. Jas. Roche, adjutant of the Guards, to the
King, for the exclusive privilege of establishing an academy for
instruction in the art of shooting. Has been a great traveller, and
knows the delight foreign princes take therein. With reference
thereon to the Attorney General, and his report, August 12, in
favour of the petitioner's setting up an Academy for the Saracen,
alias Blackamoor, running at the ring, cross-bow after the Italian
fashion, the Chough, or the adventure of the Harquebus, and the
Pateer, they being new inventions. |
| June 25. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 310.] |
| [June 25.] |
119. List of 35 bills depending in the House of Commons. [Two
and a half pages.] |
June 25.
Woolwich. |
120. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Small masts and timber are
required for the second-rate ship, &c. The report that the stones
bestowed on the parish by the Commissioners were offered for
sale is false; they will be of service to the King in mending the road
from the ropeyard to Woolwich, for the carriage of timber. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 25. |
121. Philip Barrow to Sam. Pepys. Has agreed to sign Mr. Harbin's bill for canvas. Complains of the encroachment made upon
him by Mr. Harris, sailmaker, being sent down to measure the
canvas, although he, as storekeeper, is obliged to attest the
measurement. With note [by Pepys] of Harris' false statements.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 26. |
122. Report by Sir John Mennes of ten ships intended for
sale, surveyed by Mr. Pett and two others, March 10, 1663, and
found unserviceable on his survey with Sir Wm. Batten. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 26 ? |
123. Proposed Act for the increase of trade, and bringing in
of silver and bullion, by permitting merchants to pay for commodities by bonds or bills, instead of by selling debts due to them; and
by binding over merchant strangers to expend on exports all the
money they receive for imports, and to bring from abroad money to
pay their imposts on their goods. [Two leaves.] |
June 26.
Whitehall. |
124. Warrant to swear in Roger Whitley as Gentleman Usher
of the Privy Chamber in ordinary, in reversion after the four
present ushers, he meanwhile to act as supernumerary, having been
sworn into the place in May 1644. |
| June ? |
125. Certificate by John Bishop of Durham, and four others, that
Richard Stokes, son of Dr. Stokes, canon of Windsor, late Fellow
and M.A. of King's College, Cambridge, is a proficient in Greek,
oratory, and mathematics; studied under the late famous Wm. Oughtred, and printed some of his works; has applied himself for five
years to the practice of physic, and is well skilled therein. |
| June ? |
126. Petition of Thomas Fettyplace, physician, to the King, for a
letter mandatory for him to take his M.D. degree at Oxford. Is a
Cambridge licentiate of 12 years' standing; served in Sir George
Booth's business, &c., and is unable to take an ordinary degree, the
charges being very great. |
| June 27. |
The King to [the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge]. Recommends
Rich. Stokes, sometime Fellow of King's College, and Thos. Fettyplace for the degrees of M.D., any statutes to the contrary notwithstanding. [Ent. Book 12, p. 22.] |
| [June 27.] |
127. Warrant for a pardon of life and goods for Wm. Armitage
of York, for murder of Peter Hudson. |
| June 27. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 15, p. 71.] |
| June 27. |
Warrant for William Gawdy, of Norfolk, to be created a Baronet.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 74.] |
[June 27.]
Whitehall. |
128. Warrant for a grant to John Wingfield, on surrender of
George Owen, of the office of York Herald. |
| June 27. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 15, p. 74.] |
[June 27.]
Whitehall. |
129. Warrant for a grant to Thomas Holford, on surrender of
John Wingfield, of the office of Pursuivant-at-arms. |
| June 27. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 15, p. 75.] |
| June 27. |
Warrant for a grant to Robert Lesly of pardon for murder of
Henry Symball. [Ent. Book 15, p. 75.] |
| June 27. |
Post warrant for Francis Ashley to have three horses and a
guide to York and back. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 76.] |
| June 27. |
Licence for William Gore, of London, to travel for three years, for
improvement in education, with warrant for post horses to the place
of embarkation. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 76–7.] |
| June 27. |
130. George Lee, of the Temple, to Williamson. Sends, at request of the Earl of Norwich, a true account of the state of the case
in relation to the Mulberry Garden, which will give light on what
the Lord Chancellor's report leaves dark. Begs that Sec. Bennet
would move it to the King. |
| June 27. |
131. Frances Lambert to Williamson. Her solicitor is going for
the settlement of the estate which the King gives her in Lord
Belasyse's name as trustee. He must acknowledge a fine before
Commissioners in the county, or she will be much prejudiced.
Thanks for his and Sec. [Bennet's] kindness. |
| June? |
132. Memorial of the reason why Lady Lambert desires the
former grant to John Lord Belasyse to be altered; viz., because it
does not say to him and his heirs, nor mention all the lands and
estates; and because it expresses that the grant is in trust for Lady
Lambert and her children, which may be omitted, as Lord Belasyse
will make a declaration thereon. |
| June? |
133. Petition of Sir Thomas Peyton, Bart., to the Council, for
authority to demand from any persons who have them in custody,
the papers of rentals and titles of his estate, schedules of debts, &c.,
which he was obliged to produce to the Commissioners of Sequestrations in Kent, during the late troubles. |
1663. June 27.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Lord Fanshaw, remembrancer of the Exchequer,
to deliver up to their respective owners all deeds in his custody,
concerning advowsons, rectories, annuities, &c., taken from loyal
subjects by the late usurped powers on their composition for delinquencies, according to a late Act of Parliament for their restoration.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 71.] |
| [June 27.] |
134. Draft of the above. [Two pages.] |
| June? |
135. Petition of Margery, widow of Thos. Beeston, to the King,
for reference to some parties near Portsmouth of her complaint,—that
during the late usurpation, a windmill and horsemill have been set
up there, contrary to the covenant of lease of a windmill there,
granted by King James to Edw. Ferrers and Fras. Philipps, to whom
her late husband was assignee, which lease promised that no other
mill should be set up. |
June 27.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton, on the petition of Margaret Beeston, widow, for the lease of a windmill for 99 years; she
has heretofore enjoyed it, but several others lay claim thereto.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 310.] |
June 27.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Secretaries of State, on the petition of Thos.
Poultney, citizen and salter of London, for the Stewardship of St.
Bartholomew's Hospital. [Ent. Book 13, p. 311.] |
| June 27. |
Warrant for a grant to Walter Braems, on surrender of John
Foster, of the office of Comptroller of Customs in and about
Sandwich. [Ent. Book 15, p. 72.] |
| [June 27.] |
136. Draft of the above. |
| June 27. |
Warrant authorizing Lord Belasyse, governor of Hull, to use
the materials, by sale or otherwise, of the North Blockhouse at
Hull, which is very ruinous, to put the necessary part of the
said Blockhouse into serviceable condition. [Ent. Book 15, p. 73.] |
| [June 27.] |
137. Draft of the above. |
| June? |
138. Sir Ellis Leighton to Sec. Bennet. The King and Duke of
York wish him to prepare a warrant for 5,600l., out of which 5,200l.
to complete His Majesty's adventure of 6,000l. in the Royal [African]
Company, and 400l. to be subscribed in the Queen's name, but a
blank is to be left for the fund from which it is to be paid, until the
King meets the Lord Treasurer on Monday. |
| June 27. |
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to pay from the Customs to Thos.
Holder, treasurer of the Royal African Company, 5,200l. as the
King's subscription, and 400l. as the Queen's, in the said company.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 74.] |
| [June 27.] |
139. Draft of the above. |
| [June 27.] |
140. Minute of the above; with note of other warrants to the
same effect, but not specifying whence the payment shall be made,
to be given to Mr. Secretary to get them charged on the Customs. |
June 27.
Edinburgh. |
141. R. Meni to Hen. Muddiman. A committee of six, the
Earls of Lauderdale and Haddington, Sir John Gilmor, president
of the Session, [Sir James Lockhart] Laird of Lee, Sir Rob. Murray,
late provost of Edinburgh, and Alex. Wedderburn, provost of
Dundee, are appointed to find out who were the projectors of
the way of billeting, which the King pronounces "pernicious and
unparalleled." |
June 27.
Chatham. |
142. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Docking and
repairs of ships, &c. The ways are so deep that 16 horses could not
draw the Prince's rudder above 20 roods without an overthrow; 10
or 12 bricklayers are wanted for repairing the storehouses; 14 joiners
may be discharged; their money will be 300l. Has sent warrants for
carriage of timber to Sir Roger Twysden and two others. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 27.
Portsmouth. |
143. John Tippetts to Sir Wm. Batten. Account of the felling,
&c., of Col. Norton's timber. Double the King's price is demanded
for the carriage, on account of the late rains. Begs a warrant to
the justices mentioned in the margin about it. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 27.
The Kent, in The Hope. |
144. Capt. Thos. Teddenan to [Sam. Pepys]. Has arrived in the
Hope and awaits orders from the Duke of York. If he is to
transport the Earl of Carlisle for Russia, begs an additional allowance of stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 28.
Chatham. |
145. Capt. John Alleyn to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Skinner's
deposition of his (Alleyn's) giving an order to allow Dyer more than
was his due, is utterly false. Sends a letter from Skinner to himself,
received immediately after Dyer's confession, in which he begs
that such a report may not be communicated, as it would do him a
great injury. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [June 29.] |
146. Warrant for a lease to Sir Rob. Long, Bart., in reversion
after the Queen-Mother, of Worcester or Nonsuch Great Park,
during the lives of Jas. Long, jun., son of Jas. Long, of Draycot
Cerne, and of Richard, son of Rob. Atkins of Sutton Benger,
co. Wilts, with licence to dispark it, and a proviso of restoration on
refunding of the sum paid for it. |
| [June 29.] |
147, 148. Two drafts of the above. |
| June 29. |
Docquet of the above. |
| June 29. |
Declaration of the disparking and disfranchising Nonsuch Great
Park, alias Worcester Park, co. Surrey, and the discharge of the
keepers and other servants there. [Docquet.] |
| June 29. |
Confirmation to Sir Chas. Cleaver of lands, &c., co. Hertford,
formerly conveyed by Wm. Heveningham, attainted, to Fras.
Cleaver. [Docquet.] |
| June 29. |
Grant to the City of Coventry of confirmation of charter.
[Docquet.] |
| June 29. |
Grant to the Borough of Lancaster of confirmation of charter.
[Docquet.] |
| June 29. |
Warrant to pay to Hugh May, 2,000l., for repairs of Westminster
Hall; and 400l., for repairs of Richmond Park wall. [Docquet.] |
| June 29. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury to elect a
Bishop to that See, vacant by translation of the late bishop to the
see of London. [Docquet.] |
| June 29. |
149. Certificate by Sir Gilbert Talbot that Wm. Gomeldon, the
King's jeweller, has furnished the Duke of Monmouth with a
diamond garter, value 350l., and wants 25l. for the fashion of a
George, bespoken and returned, which sums should be added to
the privy seal now passing for jewels. |
June 29.
Whitehall. |
The King to Lord Chancellor Clarendon, Secs. Morice and
Bennet, Attorney General Palmer, and Solicitor General Finch.
Is informed that numbers of corporations intend to solicit confirmation of their charters, the passing of the usual bills and
warrants for which would be troublesome. The Attorney or Solicitor
General are therefore to prepare such charters, when no material
alterations are required, and submit them to one of the Secretaries,
whose signature is to suffice instead of the sign manual for their
passing the great seal. In case of considerable additions being
wished for, His Majesty will reserve to himself the approbation of
all future recorders, stewards, and town clerks, and require that
the corporation take the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy.
[Ent. Books 14, pp. 38–9, and 15, pp. 77–80 and 234–5.] |
June 29.
London. |
Levant Company to the Consul at Aleppo. The injuries of the
marine factor at Scanderoon being too great to be endured, they have
accepted 600 dollars from him in expiation, dismissed his assistant,
Mr. Edwards, and appointed Roger Vivyan in his stead; order
that the factor have the sole taking up and lading of goods at
Scanderoon. Are glad the new Pasha is friendly; freights on the
Prosperous; goods sent by the Eagle; consulage is to be levied within
six days of a ship's arrival, and before the goods come on shore, and
on export goods before they are laden. Send a supply of 10,000
dollars. The extra consulage on factors refusing the oath is only
to be on receipt of order: to avoid scruple, they are to be told that
the oath only engages them to pay duties and brokes to the
company. [Levant Papers, Vol. v., pp. 38–9.] |
June 29.
London. |
The Same to Mun. Brown. Send a list of goods on the Eagle;
limit of time for payment of consulage; dismissal of the marine
factor; supply of money sent. [Levant Papers, Vol. v., pp. 40–.] |
June 29.
London. |
The Same to [Mr. Loe], marine factor [at Scanderoon]. By
persuasion of his father and friends, have resolved to accept 600
dollars as expiation for his intolerable offences, which are said to
have been rather through those entrusted by him than through
himself. Have sent Roger Vivyan as his assistant, in place of
Mr. Edwards; order him to allow Vivyan 400 dollars a year, besides
diet and lodging. Send exceptions against his accounts, especially
for the warehouse at Scanderoon; henceforward the warehouses
are to be maintained by the marine factors. [Levant Papers, Vol. v.,
pp. 41–3.] |
| June 29. |
150. Sir John Hebdon to Sir Wm. Batten. Recommends Capt.
Robt. Sayers, who is well versed in the navigation for Russia, [as
pilot in the Kent, which is to carry Lord Carlisle as ambassador].
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 29.
Chatham. |
151. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Has dealt seriously
with Capt. Alleyn about Dyer's exorbitant allowance; thinks him
only guilty of indiscretion in putting too great a trust in Skinner in
the management, making up the books, &c. If Capt. Cock's Russia
hemp, mixed with Riga, be used for ground tackle and cables, then
farewell security to the ships in harbour. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 29.
The Leopard. |
152. Capt. Rich. Minors to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of the
Leopard before Erith. Has had trouble to keep the men on board,
because they have had no beer since they came into the Downs.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 29. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to receive Elizabeth
Calvert into safe custody. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 81.] |
June 30.
Whitehall. |
153. Petition of George Duke of Buckingham to the King, for renewal of his patent for making crystal looking glasses, coach glasses,
&c., having been at great expense in finding out the mystery of them,
and brought them to as great perfection as those made in Venice,
whence they are now forbidden to be exported, unless wrought and
polished, to the ruin of many poor, who live by making and grinding
them. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report, July 20, in favour of the petition, with proviso of revoking
the patent, if found of public prejudice or not a new invention. |
| June 30. |
Entry of the preceding reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 312.] |
June 30.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Duke of York, to whom the Wine Office is
assigned as part of his revenue, on the petition of Fras. Dickins, for
the payment of several sums due to his father for upholding and
improving the Wine Licence Office. [Ent. Book 13, p. 313.] |
June 30.
Whitehall. |
Order on the petition of Major John Chamberlain and other
officers and soldiers claiming pay from Col. Rob. Gibbon, that
they be allowed to sue for their rights in formâ pauperis, and
that the judges in any court and the King's counsel be ordered to
assist them therein, the referees on a former petition having failed
to obtain them justice, and Col. Gibbon trying still further to
defraud them by entering himself prisoner in the King's Bench
[Ent. Book 13, pp. 314–5.] |
| June 30. |
Grant to Rich. Betenson of Wimbledon, Surrey, of the dignity of
a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| June 30. |
Discharge to the Same of the usual payments for the said dignity.
[Docquet.] |
June 30.
Westminster. |
154. Warrant to pay to Hen. Cook, master of the children of the
chapel, 30l. yearly, for diet, washing, and teaching of George
Maxene, sent to him in Easter, 1662. |
| June ? |
155. Petition of Dom Pedro de Castro, a Portuguese knight, to
the King. Attended the Queen from Lisbon to London, hoping by
her protection to find remedy from the persecutions of his enemies;
but though wishing to return in the present frigate, is unable,
because the 60l. given him by the Queen will not suffice to pay the
debts incurred by his year's residence at the Court. Entreats
assistance. Spanish. |
| [June.] |
156. Petition of John Jermyn, Wm. Reid, and other merchants
of London, to the King and Council, that Chris. Arington and
others, in whose custody are their goods taken in the St. Francis,
of Bilbao, in 1662, may deliver them up. Arington seized the ship
in Rye Harbour, after it was freed by the Admiralty, and was
imprisoned for so doing, yet he has obtained his freedom, is now
in Chichester, prosecuting the merchants in London for unjust
imprisonment, and pleading for possession of the goods. [Draft.] |
| June ? |
157. Petition of two Clerks of the Cheque and 40 Messengers of
the Chamber in Ordinary to the King, for payment in one sum of
the three years' arrears of their hardly-earned salaries, as they are
in debt, and have so lost their credit that they can be no more trusted,
and for settlement of their future payments. |
| June. |
158. Order, on the petition of Sir Phil. Musgrave, that on account
of [William] Christian's contempt in not obeying the Lord Treasurer's determination, he is to receive the contested dues no more,
and stand to his lordship's decision, on pain of suspension from his
office as customer of Carlisle. [Draft.] |
| [June.] |
Memoranda [by Williamson from the Signet books] of warrants, grants, &c., passed during the month, the uncalendared portions
of which are as follow:— |
|
Grant to John Van Messem of a pension of 68l. 8s., till the
King shall employ him in some place of equal value. |
|
Grant to the town of Norwich of confirmation of their
charter, with several alterations and additions. |
|
Commission of Lieutenancy for Oxfordshire granted to the
Earl of Clarendon. |
|
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's to elect
a Bishop. |
|
Grant to Sir Thos. Tyrell, Justice of Common Pleas, of the
Manor of Hanslop, Balney Wood, &c., co. Bucks, on increase
of 20l. rent. |
|
Grant to the town of Wallingford of confirmation of charter,
with alterations and additions. |
|
Grant to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's of confirmation
of charter. |
|
Presentation of Nich. Meere to the Vicarage of Stokenham,
co. Devon. [Domestic Corresp., May 1663, No.] |
| June. |
159. Similar memoranda, the uncalendared portions of which
are as follow:— |
|
Grant to Thos. Whitby of the office of Receiver of cos. Stafford, Salop, and Chester. |
|
Grant to Col. John Buller of 660l. out of certain duchy fines. |
|
Grant to —Everard of pardon for murder, on producing
a material witness, even after sentence. |
|
Note that recognizances when forfeited to the King, must be
pardoned under the Great Seal. |
|
Note that when a Judge retires, it is by dispensation from
the King for his further attendance in that court, and his
pension of 1,000l. a year is to be continued to him. |
|
Order assigning the pension of Judge Mallet, of 1,000l. a
year, upon the customs. |
|
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox 147,178l. 8s. 4d. a year
for the newly-raised Guards, Lord Wentworth's regiment
included. |
|
Warrant to pay 9,750l. for a pair of great diamond pendants,
and 1,200l. for a pair of pearl pendants, bought by the King
from the executors of the late Princess Royal of Orange. |
|
Grant to Sir Charles Berkeley, treasurer of the household, Sir
Wm. Berkeley, and Rob. Spencer, of the moiety of the
balance to be recovered from accountants named in a
schedule, the other moiety to be paid to the privy purse. |
June.
Portsmouth. |
160. John Timbrell to the Navy Comrs. Sends two bills for
goods served into the stores; since such part of the money as is due
after June 24, 1660, is to be paid by bills signed by them, begs that
they will allow the same, and defalcate it from the said bills.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June. |
161. List of 18 persons, chiefly Officers, Presbyterians, and Parliament men, who were in this action. |
| June ? |
162. List of 20 orders already signed upon the dormant privy seal
of June 6, for 2,000l., leaving a remainder of 70l. |
| June ? |
163. Reply of the Norfolk and Norwich Weavers to the petition
and case of the Woolcombers in Suffolk, —in which they complained
of the weavers for prosecuting them for making defective yarn, as
empowered by the Act of 14 Charles II., for searching worsted
yarn, vindicating their own conduct in reference thereto. Printed.
[See Commons' Journals, VIII., 497.] |
