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April 1.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
1. John Falkener to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Harrington's Queensborough hemp was found to be damaged; an abatement should be
made on his bill. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 1. |
2. Trinity House certificate of the fitness of Thos. Walker,
of Stepney, mariner, to take charge of a ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 1.
Whitehall. |
3. Petition of Sec. Bennet to the King, for leases in possession or
reversion of certain lands in St. John's Wood and Marybone Park,
which latter was mortgaged by the late King at Oxford for 4,000l.,
but the profits have nearly paid off the mortgage. With reference
thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
April 1.
Whitehall. |
4. Reply of the King to a petition of Parliament for a proclamation commanding all Jesuits and priests to depart the kingdom,
except those in attendance on the Queens or foreign Ambassadors;
with the petition itself and the King's speech on its reception
[March 31] prefixed. [Eight pages, printed; also printed in
Lords' Journals, XI., 500–503.] |
| April 1. |
5. Note of a message from the King to the Houses of Parliament,
that he has ordered a proclamation as desired by them, with the
same clause referring to the treaty of marriage as was issued by
advice of Parliament in 1640. Annexing, |
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5. i. Resolution [of the Houses of Parliament] to request the
King to command the banishment of all Jesuits and
priests, excepting such as are in attendance on the two
Queens, or on foreign Ambassadors. [Printed in Commons' Journals, VIII., 452.] March17, 1663. |
April 1.
Clare Hall, Cambridge. |
6. Dr. Theo. Dillingham to Sec. Bennet. The King's letter about
Mr. Manby was read at a full meeting, but having refused him at
three elections, they could not feel justified in accepting him now:
nothing else was done that his friends can complain of, nor will
the college, as reported, make so ill use of their freedom as to elect
one of no better deserts than Manby. Annexing, |
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6. i. Petition of the Master and Fellows of Clare Hall, Cambridge, to the King, for freedom to elect a person of
learning and good manners to their vacant Fellowship.
Wm. Manby, M.A., recommended by His Majesty as of
sober carriage and hopeful parts, is quite unworthy of
favour, and has been three times rejected for a fellowship. |
| April 2. |
Grant to Hen. Lord Mansfield of a pension of 1,000l. a year,
as gentleman of the bedchamber. [Docquet.] |
| April 2. |
Presentation to Mr. Pocock of Newbury Rectory, co. Berks, void
by deprivation of Benj. Woodbridge. Minute. [Ent. Book 12,
p. 11.] |
| April 2. |
7. Rich. Sherwin to Williamson. Has perused the draft of a
warrant, and suggests some alterations as to the moneys in the
hands of Sir John Shaw. |
| April 2. |
Privy seal to Hugh May of 1,000l., for repairing His Majesty's
works. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 333.] |
| April 2. |
8. Warrant for a grant to Johannes Van Wachtendonke, native
of Aken, in Germany, of denization, he paying strangers' customs. |
| April 2. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 333.] |
April 2.
Whitehall. |
9. Warrant for a grant to Griffith Wynn of the office of Constable
of the Castle and Mayor of the town of Carnarvon for life; fee,
10l. a year. Also a further grant of the office of Surveyor General
of North Wales; fee, 20l. a year; altered to the name of—
Roberts. |
| April 2. |
Minute of the above grant to Griffith Wynn. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 333.] |
| April 2. |
10. John Downes to Sir John Robinson, Lord Mayor of London.
Begs through him to obtain the King's allowance for a poor subsistence; alms and benevolence fail him; wishes to be thrust into
some hole where he may more silently be starved. Noted [by
Williamson] "To be shown to Mr. Secretary." |
April 2.
Southampton House. |
11. Petition of Sir Rich. Ingoldsby to the King, for a grant of
the full benefit of his purchase made in the late times, of the Manor
of Ingleby, co. Lincoln, which during a lease for three lives, yields
94l. 5s. a year, and when that ends, 227l. 0s. 9d. Is admitted to
the same condition with the Coldstreamers. With report thereon,
April 2, from Lord Treas. Southampton, that Sir Rich. Ingoldsby
is unfortunate, as being drawn into the service of the great usurper
by some relations, but that he was active in surprisal of Portsmouth,
and took Lambert prisoner. His Majesty ordered him to have the
benefit of the Coldstreamers. Particulars of the Manor of Ingleby
purchased by him. Sir Edw. Heath, the present tenant, begs that
the lease may not be let over his head; submits to His Majesty
whether Sir Richard should have the grant, as it will be long before
he could enjoy the other part of the King's favour. |
| April 3. |
12. Examination of Samuel Wilson, tailor. Had many news
books and letters to carry to New England; that which was taken
from him was given him by Mr. Hooke. Major Thompson delivered
him several letters, and then inquired after them, hearing there
would be a search for letters. |
| April 3. |
13. Statutes of the Academy of Cambridge; with several additional clauses, the last of which was read and passed April 3, 1663;
containing many earlier documents relating to the University, calendared under their respective dates. [One hundred and three
pages.] |
| April 3. |
Warrant to pay to Lady Anne Paulet, daughter of the Marquis
of Winchester, 2,000l., as the King's free gift, on revocation of a
former warrant for 2,000l. each, to Lady Anne and Lady Frances
Paulet. [Docquet.] |
| April 3. |
Grant to Susan De Mercy and Sophia Stuart, dressers to the
Queen-Mother, of pensions of 300l. a year each. [Docquet.] |
April 3.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Privy Purse to pay to John Babtista Fenella 40l. a year, for providing necessary accommodations
to carry on his business as King's sculptor. [Ent. Book 9, p. 334.] |
| April 3. |
Warrant to the keeper of the Gatehouse to apprehend Richard
Walton for dangerous and seditious papers. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 334.] |
April 3.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney and Solicitor General, on the petition
of Mr. Roberts; the King being wishful to secure the petitioner's
right against any indirect practices to his prejudice, they are to
examine and report on the will, and on the writings on which
each party grounds his pretensions. [Ent. Book 13, p. 253.] |
April 3.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Duke of Albemarle, Master of the Horse, on the
petition of Sir N. Armorer and Bernard Grenville, for a grant of the
sole licence for seven years of the right of importing Dutch coach
horses, that the King may be duly supplied; his Grace's report,
April 7, in favour of the petitioners, they taking care that the
public be always supplied with good and sound horses at reasonable
rates; and further reference to the Attorney General as to the mode
of passing the grant. [Ent. Book 13, pp. 254–5.] |
April 4.
Portsmouth. |
14. Thos. Eastwood to the Navy Comrs. Report of timber belonging to Mr. Cooke at Arundel and Pulborough, and of the carriage thereof. |
| April 4. |
15. Capt. Ri. Kingdon to Mr. Swift. Is anxious to have a word
altered in the pardon before next assizes. Will send letters to Lord
Berkeley and Sir Charles Berkeley about it; it is of great consequence.
Hears that some pardons reach to Dec. 1661. |
| April 4. |
16. Lord Treas. Southampton to the King. Begs him to decide
whether Mr. Allen or Mr. Tretheway should have the stewardship
and office of Coroner, Clerk of the market, and Bailiff of the Manor
of Berkhampstead. |
April 4.
Whitehall. |
17. Blank warrant for a grant of waste and derelict lands concealed from the Crown, in cos. Kent, Hants, Norfolk, Sussex, and
Middlesex, not discovered nor pretended to by the Countesses of
Peterborough and Anglesey and Lord Mordaunt, by virtue of their
grant. |
| April 5. |
18. The King to the Earl of Bath, governor of Plymouth. There
are some French vessels before Plymouth containing 1,200 soldiers
for the service of the King of Portugal. They are to be furnished,
on payment, with all provisions of which they stand in need, and
their officers allowed to come on shore to provide for them, so
that it be not in numbers enough to give jealousy to the place, and
they are to be courteously treated, as subjects of an allied prince, and
engaged in a cause which His Majesty is willing to support. [Draft,
two pages.] |
| April 5. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 10, p. 59.] |
April 5.
Lydney. |
19. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. A freight of timber will
be ready for the Augustine in June, if want of carriage to the water
side hinder not. Asks money to answer his pressing necessities.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 5.
Portsmouth. |
20. J. Williams, carpenter of the Yarmouth, to the Same. Has
detained nothing from the son of his predecessor, except 9l. due to
himself for 10 months' service. Did not turn the boy away till he had
derided counsel and behaved very ill to the gunner. [Adm Paper.] |
April 6.
Chatham. |
21. Isaac Walker to Sir John Lawson. The gilding ordered for
the Resolution will amount to 20l. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 6. |
22. Wm. Blackborne to the Navy Comrs. Account of his journey
to Yarmouth, in search of a parcel of cordage embezzled by John
Galloe, a pilot, and sold by him to Capt. James Wild, of Lowestoft.
[Adm. Paper, one and a half pages.] |
| [April 6.] |
23. Request for influence to be used with seven lords named, to
procure an order for quieting the King's possession of Wildmore fen,
Lincolnshire, and that it may be moved in the House [of Commons]
to-morrow, provided Mr. Attorney be there. |
| April 6. |
The King to the Duke of York. Requires him to hire as many
ships as will convey the French regiment of 1,200 men, designed
for the succour of Portugal, and to provide them with victuals.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 335.] |
| April 6. |
Privy Seal to Edward Villiers for 200l., for repairs at Tynemouth.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 336.] |
| April 6. |
Grant to Scipio Cockaine of the office of Searcher in Chichester,
Sussex. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 336.] |
| April 6. |
Warrant for a dispensation permitting the Governors of Bridewell
Hospital to build on the hospital lands in Wapping tenements of
wood, notwithstanding the late proclamation, the ground being too
marshy to bear other buildings, without heavy expense in driving
piles, which the hospital cannot bear. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 336–8.] |
April 6.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant for payment to the Earl of Tiveot, late Lord
Rutherford, of 900l. out of 4,800l., moneys remaining in the hands
of Sir John Shaw, late paymaster of the garrison at Dunkirk, but
not required by the new establishment, for defraying the expenses
of the redoubt at Dunkirk. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 339, 340.] |
| [April 6.] |
24, 25. Two drafts of the above, with differences. |
| [April 6.] |
26. Note of the above. |
| April. |
Docquet of the above, dated April 11. |
| April 6. |
Warrant for restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of
Lincoln to Dr. Ben. Laney, from the death of Dr. Sanderson, late
bishop. [Ent. Book 12, p. 12.] |
| April. |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet, April 12.] |
| April 6. |
Warrant to pay to Edw. Davis, as the King's free gift, 160l. fine
due by Wm. Lockyer on a copy of a small living in Widcombe
Manor, part of the duchy of Cornwall. [Docquet.] |
April 6.
Cockermouth. |
27. Dr. Thos. Smith to Williamson. Thanks for his papers of
intelligence; begs their continuance. |
April 6.
Whitehall. |
28. Warrant to Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the jewel house, to
deliver to the master of the robes, for the use of the Duke of
Monmouth, a George set with diamonds, two garters, one of
diamonds the other of pearls, and one collar of S. S. |
| April 6. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 335.] |
| April ? |
29. Petition of Jonas Grosvenor to the King, for such augmentations and allowance as have been granted to other serjeants-atarms, being appointed serjeant-at-arms to the President and Council
of Wales, the profits of which place are much diminished by the
taking away of the Star-chamber. |
| April 6. |
30. Warrant for a grant to Humphrey Leigh, serjeant-at-arms for
the Court of Chancery, of an augmentation of 2s. a day to his
former salary. [Copy.] |
| April 6. |
31. Humphrey Bishop of Salisbury to Williamson. Reports, at
request of Mr. Sanderson, that his father, the late Bishop of
Lincoln, was a most learned man, for 40 years an excellent preacher,
a most judicious casuist, and a very great glory to the Church of
England. |
April 6.
Whitehall. |
32. Warrant for a lease to Sir Rob. Killigrew and Edw. Progers,
grooms of the bedchamber, of certain concealed lands in Surrey,
discovered by inquisition, on a commission granted at their request
to Thos. Dowde and others. |
April 7.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General, and Lord Ashley, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the petition of Geo. Paule, desiring the
Attorney General not to pass the patents of the Countesses of
Peterborough and Anglesey for the waste lands in five counties,
until his claim be heard; he had a grant of certain waste lands, and
was to be satisfied before their grant was passed, on which they
promised him one-eighth of their gettings, which promise they have
not performed. [Ent. Book 13, p. 256.] |
April 7.
Whitehall. |
33. Petition of Rich. March to the King, for the reversion after
John Hooker of the custody of the small guns in the Tower, long
enjoyed by his ancestors, and formerly by himself. With reference
thereon to Sir Wm. Compton, master of Ordnance, his further
reference to [the Officers of Ordnance] to ascertain the truth of
March's statements and the reason of his dismissal; their report;
March's reply thereto; a second reference to them, requiring them
to consult the Ordnance records of 1612, &c., and their second
report against the petitioner. [Copies, sixteen pages.] |
| April 7. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 257.] |
| April 7. |
Warrant to Ralph Rutter to apprehend Livewell Chapman, and
bring him before Sec. [Bennet]. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 340.] |
| April 7. |
Warrant to Roger L'Estrange to search for seditious papers and
pamphlets, and bring the parties concerned before Sec. [Bennet].
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 340.] |
| April 7? |
34. Petition of Abraham Goodman to the Duke of Buckingham,
for pardon of transgression against his Grace in approaching his
presence with such rudeness, for release from further imprisonment,
and money to buy necessaries. |
| April 7. |
35. George Weld to Williamson. Sends a letter written in the
dungeon by Goodman, who will not acknowledge that he ever
attempted the murder of the Duke of Buckingham, or was moved
thereto by any. Thinks it not well to send it to the Duke, till
Secretary [Bennet] has perused it. Encloses, |
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35. i. Abraham Goodman to the Duke of Buckingham. Begs for
pardon and liberty; is confined in the Tower on a false
charge of attempting to murder his Grace; is hated by
some of his Grace's servants for being so strict in his
charge. Dungeon, Tower, April 4. |
April 7.
Whitehall. |
36. Petition of George Kirke, keeper of Whitehall, to the King,
to ratify the late King's grant to him of all that belonged to the
crown of the demesnes of Hen. Sackford, of Sackford Hall, Suffolk,
who has died without heirs. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer. Annexing, |
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36. i. Warrant of Charles I. for a grant to the petitioner of the
said lands. Newcastle, January 15, 1647. |
| April 7. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 258.] |
| April 7. |
Grant to Sam. Barnardiston of Brightwell Hall, Suffolk, and his
heirs male, of the dignity of a baronet, with remainder to Nathaniel
Barnardiston, of Hackney, and Pelatiah Barnardiston, of London.
[Docquet.] |
| April 7. |
Grant to the Same of the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
April 7.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General of a petition of Sir Maurice
Berkeley, Sir John Morton, and Theo. Buckworth, for a grant
of certain gold in Buckworth's house and land, which they undertake
to find out. [Ent. Book, 13 p. 259.] |
April 7.
Navy Office. |
37. Account by Thos. Rumbold of charges on provisions sent from
Port Santa Maria and Cadiz, with Capt. Pakenton Brooke, by order of
the Earl of Sandwich, for the use of the navy; total, 115l. 13s. 6d.
Has paid part and stands engaged for the rest, according to his late
deposition. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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37. i. Deposition of Thos. Rumbold, that in 1661 he engaged
himself for the customs of the said provisions, and has
been forced to pay part and stands engaged for the rest,
the whole amounting to 1,828 pieces of eight and 6 ryals
plate. March 25, 1663. |
April 7.
Chatham. |
38. Capt. Jo. Cox to the Navy Comrs. Want of provisions and
stores on board the Resolution. Damaged. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 8. |
39. Jonas Shish to Sam. Pepys. Repairs of the Giles Ketch. Has
made all possible dispatch. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 8. |
Grant to [Dan. O'Neale] of licence to exercise the office of Postmaster General, and enjoy all its profits and privileges, until his
letters patent can be passed the great seal. [Ent. Book 9, p. 341.] |
| April 8. |
Warrant to the Customs' Comrs. in the port of London to deliver
to Thomas Elliot, groom of the bedchamber, the King's moiety of
Brazil wood, forfeited as imported contrary to law. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 341.] |
April 8.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation revoking that of May 14, permitting free export of
woollen goods to the towns in the patent of the Merchant Adventurers, such permission not having produced the desired effects, and
restoring to that company the sole licence to export woollen goods
to Germany, the United Provinces, Calais, &c.; but ordering admission to the company to be free to all merchants in London, on payment of 13l. 6s. 8d., and in the outports of 6l. 13s. 4d., and enjoining
prosecution of all who transgress the privileges of the company.
Printed. [Proc. Coll., pp. 141–3.] |
April 8.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Walker, principal king-at-arms, to prepare and set up the banner and escutcheon as described, in the
chapel at Windsor, for the installation of the Duke of Monmouth as
Knight of the Garter. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 360–1.] |
April 8.
Whitehall. |
40. The King to Sir Ralph Freeman and Henry Slingsby. In
the late coins engraven by mill and press with the coat of arms of
England and France quarterly in the escutcheon, the arms are too
small to be distinguished, and therefore easily counterfeited. New
coins are now to be made, wherein the arms of England, France,
Scotland, and Ireland are to be placed in separate escutcheons, in the
larger silver and gold coins; and the smaller ones are to bear on the
obverse only cyphers. Orders for the inscriptions and graining.
[Two pages.] |
| April 8. |
41. Draft of the above. [One and a half pages.] |
| April 8. |
Entries of the above. [Ent. Books 15, pp. 15–18, and 16, pp. 76–8.] |
April 8.
Letter Office. |
42. James Hickes to Williamson. The Tangiers letters are sent
to Deal. Has examined the Ipswich letters, but there are none for
Katherine Aldington. The Irish mails are stopped by the stormy
weather. |
| April 8. |
43. Certificate by 15 Shopkeepers, sword cutlers of London
and Westminster, that the petitioners (not named) have followed
their trade 20 years, are Protestants, and of civil deportment,
and that if they are not permitted to work, the shopkeepers will be
unable to manage their trading. Endorsed "Denization." |
| April 8. |
44. Certificate by Sir Charles Harbord, Col. Rich. Kirkby, and
Wm. Yorke, that they attended the King, according to an order of
the House of Commons prefixed, to request that he would order Lord
Fanshaw, his remembrancer of the Exchequer, to deliver up to their
owners all deeds concerning advowsons, rectories impropriate, &c.,
extorted from them on their composition for the same by the
late usurped powers, these lands being now restored by Act of
Parliament, and that His Majesty promised to give the order as
requested. |
| April 8. |
45. Copy of the preceding order of the House of Commons.
[Printed in Commons' Journals, Vol. VIII., p. 468.] |
April 8.
Whitehall. |
46. Petition of Wm. Marley (Mallory) to the King, for the
escheat of certain lands in Gaughey Manor, co. York, value 14l.
a year, sold by his late father, Sir John Mallory, to Thos. Duffield, now condemned of high treason for clipping and coining.
With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
| April 8. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 261.] |
| April 9. |
47. Chas. Porter to Williamson. Is informed by merchants on
Change that the Dutch have given orders to buy up all the brimstone to make powder, and that much is already shipped, but the
ships have not sailed. Thinks that brimstone should be stayed, as
well as saltpetre and gunpowder, and that the searcher at Gravesend
should be ordered to take out what is already shipped. |
| April 9. |
48. "Further account of Conventicles," by Mr. Alford, being a
list of 42 services held in private houses in and about London, from
January 18 to April 9. |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
49. Petition of Thos. White, prisoner in the Fleet, to the King
and Council, for speedy discharge without fees, to preserve him from
ruin. Is charged with assisting to convey away goods, by a replevin
granted by the Mayor of Sandwich. Is sorry that by ignorance
and weakness he has given displeasure. With reference thereon to
the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley, and report of the latter,
April 11, 1663, in favour of the petition. |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
Entry of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 260.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
50. Warrant to Sir Peter Ball, recorder, and to the Sheriff and
Gaol Keeper of Exeter, to send Rich Tilley of Exeter, a reprieved
prisoner now in gaol there, to be transported to the foreign plantations, he being a good subject in the late King's service. |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Col.
Henry Farre for payment of 1,000l., which he advanced for the use
of the garrison of Landgaard Point; also for discharge of their
further arrears of 2,000l., and settlement of their future payment.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 260.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Robert Child and William Bowles, masters of the
Toils, to make needful provision for such deer as may by their care
be brought alive from Greenland. [Ent. Book 9, p. 342.] |
| April ? |
51. Petition of Henry Earl of St. Alban's to the King, for a
grant of a market for provisions, to be held in Pall Mall Fields three
times a week, and of another for cattle, to be held in the Haymarket
twice a week Annexing, |
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51. i. Writ of Ad quod damnum for an inquisition to ascertain
whether the said fairs will be prejudicial, March 18,
1663; and return of the said inquisition, March 26,
pronouncing the same to be no prejudice. [Latin.
Seven pages.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Henry Earl of St. Alban's of a market to
be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, in Pall Mall
Fields, and one on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Haymarket.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 343.] |
| [April 9.] |
52. Minute of the above warrant, with slight variations. |
April [9.]
Whitehall. |
53. Warrant for a grant to Edward Bennet and William Berkeley,
of all bonds forfeited from the Restoration to Michaelmas last for
export of prohibited goods; they searching for and recovering the
same, and paying one eighth of the profit to the King. |
| April 9. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 344–5.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
The King to Sir Edw. Walker, Garter king-at-arms. Declares
his pleasure to grant to John Belasyse, and Arabella and Barbara
Belasyse, his sisters, the same rank and precedency which they would
have enjoyed if their father, Henry Belasyse, had survived their
grandfather, and become Viscount Fauconberg. [Ent. Book 9, pp.
45–6.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Robert Long, Bart., in reversion after
the Queen-Mother, of a lease of Worcester Park, alias Nonsuch Great
Park, Surrey, now disparked, during the lives of James Long, of
Draycot, and Richard, son of Rob. Atkins, of Sutton Benger, both
co. Wilts, on rental of 100l. With proviso of redemption, if the
King wishes to make it a park again. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 347–8.] |
April 9.
Deptford. |
54. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Wants 50 men
and provisions and ballast for the Kent. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 9. |
55. Thos. Lewsley to [the Same.] Has marked out 450 trees
to be felled in the Frith. Requests money, and orders to the
Justices to provide for the carriage of the timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
Letter to the Lord Treasurer, requesting him to give 50l. to
Sir Ant. Jackson, and to relieve Hall, the porter, who discovered
the fanatic plot in 1660. Minute. [Ent. Book 10, p. 60.] |
April 9.
Westminster. |
The King to [the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer].
Authorizes them to assign to Wm. Lord Crofts, groom of the bedchamber, the remainder of a lease for 99 years, vested in the Earl of
St. Alban's and other trustees of the Queen-Mother, of the Manor
and Park of Holdenby, co. Northampton, and granted by them
to Lord Crofts, with remainder to his Majesty and his heirs.
[Ent. Book 10, pp. 62–5.] |
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Copy of the above, dated May 9. [Ent. Book 10, pp. 76–8.] |
[April 9.]
[Whitehall.] |
56. Proclamation, on representation by Parliament of the evils
caused by the flocking of Jesuits and priests into the Kingdom,
requiring all Jesuits and priests, except such as are allowed by marriage contract to the two Queens, to depart the Kingdom before
May 14, and afterwards strict search to be made for them; and
ordering all prison keepers to report such priests as they have in
their custody. [Draft, three and a half pages.] |
| April 9. |
Copy of the above. Printed. [Proc. Coll. No. 144.] |
[April 9.]
[Whitehall.] |
57. Petition of Thomas Bunce to the King. His father, Sir Jas.
Bunce, spent for his Majesty's use at Breda and elsewhere 8,000l.,
which is a debt acknowledged. Has suffered much, and barely
escaped hanging for his loyalty, and been at expenses to serve in
the Life Guard. Begs speedy payment to himself of 2,800l., the
portion assigned to him as the third son by his father, out of the
said 8,000l. Annexing, |
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57. i. Assignation by Sir James Bunce of the aforesaid portion
of the debt to Thos. Bunce. [Copy.] February 1662. |
| April 9. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Treasurer and
Chancellor of the Exchequer. Minute. [Ent. Book 13, p. 260.] |
April 9.
Whitehall. |
58. Petition of Lilias, wife of James Earl of Tullibardine, to the
King. Her husband having 2,080l. due from the farmers of customs
since 1640, was obliged to take up from them 600l. on credit, on
bond in His Majesty's name; he has compounded with the said farmers
for the principal only of his debt, quitting the interest, which would
be 3,000l., and asks bestowal of the said bond for 600l.; she was
servant to the Princess Royal eight years in Holland, and received
no recompense. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
| April 9. |
Grant to Dan. O'Neale, on surrender by Hen. Bishop, of the
office of Postmaster General, for four and a quarter years. [Docquet.] |
| April 9. |
Grant to Dan. O'Neale of the said office, from March 25 last.
[Docquet.] |
| April 9. |
Discharge to Hen. Bishop of the covenants, &c., in the indenture
whereby he held the said office. [Docquet.] |
| April 9. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox 4,832l. 15s. 8d., for fees and disbursements specified, for the King's service. [Docquet.] |
| April 9. |
Warrant to pay 200l. for salary and disbursements to Wm.
Richardson, appointed Steward of the Savoy Hospital, and Ellinor,
his wife, appointed Matron. [Docquet.] |
| April 9. |
Warrant to pay 12d. a day fee to George Johnson, yeoman of the
bows, in place of Martin Pattison, deceased. [Docquet.] |
| April 10. |
Warrant to pay to Hugh May 10,000l. yearly, for repair of the
King's palaces. [Docquet.] |
| April 10. |
Grant to Wm. Freeman, on surrender of Hen. Norwood, of the
office of Captain of Sandown Castle, Kent, fee 20l. a year.
[Docquet.] |
April 10.
Whitehall. |
59. Petition from several Drovers who export cattle from Scotland
to the King, for a warrant to the Earls of Carlisle and Lauderdale,
to prohibit the further payment of 8s. Scottish money on every head of
cattle exported between August 1,1662, and August 1, 1663, imposed
for payment of the expenses of Wm. Levingston, a Scotchman, in
prosecuting in Parliament the removal of the poundage upon cattle,
from which he was to receive 500l. With reference thereon to the
two earls, and their report, May 16, that as Levingston has already
received from the petitioners 66l. for expenses, and as the disposal
of customs belongs to His Majesty alone, the receiver of the impost
should give an account of the disposal of the money, and part with no
more without direction from His Majesty. [Two pages.] |
| April 10. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 262.] |
| April 10. |
Levant Company to [the Earl of Winchelsea]. Complain of
abuses at Aleppo, the annual charge being increased from 6,000 or
7,000 dollars to 25,000, and the money being spent in feastings and
personal avanias, compound interest, &c. Have disclaimed these
expenses, and sent their fresh regulations, but beg him to transmit
their orders, and enforce them by his authority. There is a combination against the orders, but they hope he will reduce the factors to
a conformity, as he has done at Smyrna. State the duties to be
paid by the William and John, laden with lead, tin, and logwood.
[Levant Papers, Vol. v., pp. 23–5.] |
April 10.
London. |
The Same to Wm. Hedges. The William and John, not being a
general ship, is to pay 20 per cent. on any cloth she may bring, also
single consulage, unless she produce a certificate of having paid
impositions at home on the tin, lead, and logwood which she carries,
and double consulage on her lading home. [Levant Papers, Vol. 5,
p. 25.] |
April 10.
London. |
The Same to Mun Brown. Exceptions against his accounts. Will
not allow of expenses in feastings, personal avanias, extra charge
for letters, addition to the salaries of the dragoman, gifts to commanders of general ships, compound interest, or interest at all on
borrowed moneys, when the treasurers have moneys in hand, &c.
The 300 dollars allowed for the minister's diet is to be paid from
the consul's gratuity, if he receive any; if not, by the Company.
Wonder at the large sums pretended to be disbursed on warehouses
at Scanderoon. The factors are no longer to vote away money, &c.
[Levant Papers, Vol. v., pp. 32–4.] |
April 10.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Henry Slingsby, master and worker of the Mint, to
add to the words "decus et tutamen," in the inscription on the
edges of the new gold and silver coin, the year of our Lord, or of
the King's reign, and such other privy mark as he thinks fit. [Ent.
Book 9, p 348.] |
| April ? |
60. Petition of Richard Smith to the King, for a grant of the
place of Volary Keeper, which he has held since the Restoration, but
with neither salary nor allowance for the birds. Mrs. Kirke, who
claims privilege therein, has received the moneys from the privy
purse and wishes to supplant him. |
April 10.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Lord Chamberlain to swear in Richard Smith as
Volary Keeper, or keeper of birds in the King's aviary. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 358.] |
April 11.
London. |
61. Edward Greene to Capt. Rich. Kingdon. Money matters.
A proclamation has come forth for banishing all priests and Jesuits
out of the land, except those that attend the service of the
Queens and foreign Ambassadors. |
April 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Richard Ingoldsby, for good services
towards the Restoration, of rents reserved from the Manor of Ingleby,
co. Lincoln, purchased by him during the late troubles, value
99l. a year, at a rental of 5l.; with grant to him of lease of the
said manor, in reversion after George Evelyn, John Evelyn, and
John Seeliard, who now hold it on lease. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 372–4.] |
April 11.
Whitehall. |
62. Similar grant, but shorter, stating the value at 94l. 5s. |
April 11.
Portsmouth. |
63. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Purchase of timber.
Deals wanted. Is offered five hogsheads of train oil at 20l. a tun.
The provisions expected by the Augustine are much wanted. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| April 11 ? |
64. List of implements required on board the Augustine, for
getting in timber and masts. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 12.
Whitehall. |
65. Petition of John Wingfield, Portcullis pursuivant-at-arms, to
the King, for the place of York herald, on surrender thereof on his
behalf by his father-in-law George Owen. Was personally engaged
in the Royal interests during the late wars. With reference thereon
to the Commissioners of the Earl Marshalship, and their report,
May 26, in favour of the petition. |
| April 12. |
Entry of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 264.] |
April 12.
Whitehall. |
66. Petition of Thos. Holford to the King, for the place of Portcullis pursuivant-at-arms, on surrender of John Wingfield. His
father was slain in the siege of Exeter; his grandfather died a
prisoner in Ely House for his loyalty, and the estate was sequestered
four years. With reference thereon to the Commissioners of the
Earl Marshalship. |
| April 12. |
Entry of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 263.] |
| April 13. |
67. Bond of Edward Riggs, of St. Katherine's near the Tower,
clerk, and two others, in 500l., for his departure from the kingdom
within three months, and his not returning without licence. |
| April 13. |
68. William Garret to J. Williamson. Dr. Gery, who was presented by the King a year ago to the Rectory of Market Bosworth,
Lincolnshire, is to have a trial at the King's Bench, in defence of
His Majesty's title to present, and he therefore begs that no second
grant may pass against him. |
April 13.
London. |
Levant Company to Consul Lannoy. Blame the excessive charges
in his accounts whilst treasurer; 3,578 dollars therein cannot be
admitted, and must without reply be borne by himself; 1,787 dollars require explanation. Will not pay for feasting nor for personal
avanias; the factors are not to vote away money, but he and the
treasurer are to dispose of it. Have new-modelled their trade, and
send the orders. General ships are to pay single consulage out, and
others double. Capt. Clap must pay double consulage on the lead
left contrary to his oath. Recovery of debts owing by the late Phil.
Strode and Mr. Taverner. The order against Capt. Gunn is revoked,
on promise of future conformity. The Prosperous has concealed
some of her cloth. There are gross abuses in the accounts of Mr. Loe,
marine factor. Accounts are to be more speedily sent and audited;
1¼ consulage extraordinary is to be levied till the debts are cleared.
Blame the expenses of an entertainment given to the French and
Dutch consuls; also his ambiguous dealing about the oath for true
entries, which the factors have not taken, as he pretended; it is to
be administered to the whole factory together, and those who refuse
it must be reported to the Ambassador. [Levant Papers,. Vol. 5,
pp. 26–31.] |
| April 13. |
Privy seal for 8,918l. for robes, to be paid to several persons.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 358.] |
| April 13. |
Warrant to the Warden of the Fleet, for release of Thomas White.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 359.] |
| April 13. |
Privy seal for 274l. to Mr. Rawlins the graver, for work done.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 359.] |
| April 13. |
Pass for Don Francisco Manuel and his servants to Leghorn, with
two coffers of plate which he brought into England from Portugal.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 359.] |
| April 13. |
Pass for Don Francisco Manuel to go to France, without let or
molestation. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 359.] |
| April 13. |
Pass for Don Francisco de Mellos, going into Italy in obedience
to the orders of the King of Portugal. French. [Ent. Book 9, p. 359.] |
April 13.
Forest of Dean. |
69. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Has difficulty in obtaining
warrants from the Justices of Gloucestershire for the carriage of
timber. Sir Baynham Throckmorton is in physic. Capt. Colchester has too much business, and Col. Barrow can do nothing
himself, it being the work of two justices. By reason of the hardness of the winter and backwardness of the spring, there has scarce
been fodder enough to keep the cattle alive. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 13.
Chatham. |
70. Capt. John Cox to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships; stores
wanted for the Rainbow. Damaged. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 13.
Chatham Dock. |
71. Phineas Pett to the Same. Repairs of ships. Damaged.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| April 14. |
The King to the Lord Treasurer. On petition of Mary, wife of
Wm. Greenwell, he is to grant a lease to persons in trust for her of
waste lands discovered by her and her husband in Cheshire, value
138l. 6s. per annum, at such easy rents as may bear respect to their
sufferings in his service. [Ent. Book 10, p. 65.] |
| April ? |
72. Petition of Josias Martin to the King, for a mandamus for
an M.D. degree in Trinity College, Oxford, where he studied and
practised 20 years. Annexing, |
|
72. i. Certificate by John Earl of Bridgewater and John Halsey
to the loyalty of conformity of Josias Martin, of HemelHempstead. February, 2, 1663. |
|
72. ii. Certificate by Charles Scarburgh, professor of anatomy in
the College of Surgeons, and Dr. Thos. Wharton, to his
depth of knowledge and experience in physic.
February 2, 1663. |
| April 14. |
Warrant for creating Josias Martin, doctor of physic. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 362.] |
| April 14. |
Grant of denization to Daniel De Fer. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 362.] |
| April 14. |
Pass for — Hunt to convey two mares to Ireland. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 362.] |
| April 14. |
Privy seal for 2,000l. to Mr. Rosse. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 362.] |
| April 14. |
Pension for 100l. a year to John Turnbull, page of the backstairs
to the late Princess Royal. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 362.] |
| April 14. |
73. Warrant for a grant to Wm. Grimston of York, of the estate of
Samuel Poole of Yorkshire, forfeited for his refusal to take the Oath
of Allegiance, in trust for his wife and children. |
| April 14. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 362.] |
| [April 14.] |
Privy seal for 5,000l. to Sir Chas. Berkeley, as keeper of the privy
purse. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 363.] |
| April ? |
74. Petition of Mary Berry to the King, for release for her
husband, Jas. Berry, an aged and peaceable man, who has been
prisoner in Scarborough Castle nearly three years, in spite of the Act
of Indemnity; or at least for the liberty of the castle, and free access
for herself and children to him. |
| [April 14.] |
Sec. Bennet to [Sir Jordan Crosland]. Requests that Col. Berry,
his prisoner, be allowed so much liberty as may conduce to the
benefit of his health. [Ent. Book 9, p. 363.] |
April 14.
Whitehall. |
Certificate by Sir Henry Bennet that Anthony Maynard served
him in capacity of chief cook, and now retires with his permission.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 364.] |
April 14.
London. |
Duplicate of the above. French. [Ent. Book 9, p. 364.] |
| April 14. |
The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Recommends
Herbert Thorndike, M.A., Tim. Thurcross, M.A., and Barnabas
Oley to take their D.D. degrees, without being obliged to any
subsequent exercises, which they cannot conveniently attend. [Ent.
Book 10, p. 12.] |
| April 14. |
Grant of licence to the trustees of Bridewell to erect timber houses
on marsh lands in Wapping, belonging to the hospital. [Docquet.] |
| April 14. |
Grant to John Fortescue of lands, cos. Worcester, Warwick,
Gloucester, and Hereford, as granted by Hen. VIII. to Nich.
Fortescue and his heirs male. [Docquet.] |
April 14.
Whitehall. |
75. Petition to the King of Thos. Pennington and Nich. Baxter, on
behalf of themselves and their wives and sisters, daughters and coheirs
of Marmaduke Marshall, and Anne his wife, sole daughter and heir of
Sir George Marshall, servant to his late Majesty, for authority to
demand in the King's name, on tender of 4,000l., certain messuages
belonging to the duchy of Lancaster,—granted by the late King to
Wm. Scriven and Phil. Eden for an ordnance debt, at rent of 4l.,
and conveyed by them in trust for Marmaduke Marshall, but which,
during the late troubles and their losses thereby, they were unable
to recover,—and after tender, to have a grant thereof, on rental of
20l. With reference thereon to Lord Seymour, chancellor of the
duchy; his reference, May 12, to the attorney of the duchy, Sir John
Heath; report of the latter, November 24, that the lands were granted
in performance of an agreement between the late King and Sir John
Heydon, in consideration of 6,910l. 15s. 5d. paid by Sir John, in part
of 20,000l., for which he was to have assurance of lands value 1,000l.
a year; and that the lands were conveyed through several hands in
trust for Marmaduke Marshall and his heirs; the trust not being
clearly proved, the petitioners have no claim to the premises, but as
they have been at much expense to make good the King's title to a
long concealed right, they should have a lease for 31 years, on rental of
one fourth of the value, deducting therefrom the redemption money.
Also final report of Lord Seymour, December 19, adopting the above
report. |
| [April 14.] |
76. Copy of the above petition with slight variations. |
April.
Whitehall. |
Entry of the above petition and reference, dated April 12. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 265.] |
April.
Covent Garden. |
77. Earl of Carbery to Sec. [Bennet]. Has examined Capt. Edwards, as ordered; the persons who are to inform against him live in
Carnarvonshire, and he is willing to give bail for his future appearance and good conduct; thinks that this will be the best way to
discover the truth of the allegations against him, and that his
papers, being private, may be restored to him. |
| April 14. |
78. Certificate by Mau. Kingwell, that George Fitzwilliam, ensign
in Sir Robt. Harlow's regiment at Dunkirk, went with his regiment to Tangiers, and died in the service there. |
| April 14. |
79. Warrant for a grant to Hen. Hope, an alien, of denization, he
paying strangers' customs, &c. |
April 14.
Whitehall. |
80. Like warrant for a grant of denization to John Conine. |
April 14.
Whitehall. |
81. Like warrant for a grant of denization to John Wolford. |
| April. |
Minutes of the above three warrants. [Ent. Book 9, p. 362.] |
April 14.
Chester. |
82. Eliza Lady Leicester to Sec. Bennet. Thanks for his admission of her son into his office. Hopes to bring him to town next
week. |
| April 15 ? |
83. Petition of Edward Riggs, prisoner in the Tower, to the
King, for release, the charges there being so high, or for some relief
wherewith to pay for victuals, and for exemption from fees; has been
faithful in making a full confession of all he knew or could discover,
of that horrid and bloody design against His Majesty's person. |
| April 15. |
84. Petition of the Same, [prisoner in the Tower,] to the
King and Council, for leave to provide for his family in England or
in the plantations, they being ready to perish with his long imprisonment. Marked "Order to be drawn." |
April 15.
Whitehall. |
85. Warrant to Sir Chas. Berkeley, keeper of the privy purse, to
pay to Jas. Lord Ogilvy, and John Carey, a full moiety of all moneys
due from accountants in the northern counties, discovered by them,
and paid into the privy purse. |
| April 15. |
86. Order in Council,—on petition of Fras. Tyler, for release of his
brother Richard, prisoner in the Tower, he having provided him
employment as purser on board a merchant ship about to sail,—that
Sir John Robinson release the said Richard, on security for his good
behaviour, taking care that he be put on board. Annexing, |
|
86. i. Form of a bond of Rich. Tyler, and two others, in 500l.,
for Fras. Tyler to see his brother Richard on board the
said vessel, and for the present and future good behaviour
of the said Richard. |
| April 15. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox; paymaster of the Guards, the
full 35,000l. formerly ordered for him out of the Dunkirk moneys, and
not to deduct, as proposed, 11,300l. by him received in London, notwithstanding that the payment of this 11,300l. will prevent the full
sum of 100,000l. out of the Dunkirk money being sent to the Mint
to be recoined, as was intended. [Ent. Book 10, pp. 67–8.] |
April 15.
Whitehall. |
87. Petition of Sir Reginald Forster, gentleman pensioner, to the
King, for a fiat on his request to take off the rake of the King's
deer from Hambledon chace, belonging to the Bishop of Winchester,
and for leave to enclose the chace. With order thereon granting the
request. |
| April 15. |
Warrant to pay to Sec. Bennet, formerly keeper of the privy
purse, 500l. from the receipts by voluntary contributions in cos.
Suffolk and Cambridge, and the Isle of Ely, for discharge of debts
charged on him in that office. [Docquet.] |
| April 15. |
Grant to Sir Thos. Ingham; on surrender of Sir John Mennes, of
the office of Keeper of Walmer Castle. [Docquet.] |
| April 15. |
Warrant to pay to Thos. Bushell 2,000l. on account, for services
and moneys alleged by him to be disbursed for the late King's army.
[Docquet.] |
April 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a commission to Thomas Chiffinch, William Rumbold, Elias Ashmole, and three others, to examine the accounts of the
trustees, contractors, and treasurers for the sale of jewels, pictures,
statues, and other goods belonging to the Crown, extorted from their
keepers by the late usurped powers, and to claim such goods, or the
balance in their hands for sale of them, after payment of their
salaries; also to endeavour to purchase back the said goods from
their present owners; all who refuse to give in their accounts, or to
return all the goods are to be proceeded against by law; the
moneys are to be paid into the privy purse. With confirmation of
the discharges given to Thos. Chiffinch and other commissioners, for
moneys received by them by virtue of a former warrant to the same
effect. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 1–5.] |
April 15.
Chatham. |
88. John Cox to the Navy Comrs. Relative to cordage. Much
defaced. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 16.
Ordnance Office. |
89. Ordnance Officers to the Same. Certify that Joseph Paine,
gunner of the Hind, has passed his accounts and delivered in his
remains of gunner's stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 16.
Ordnance Office. |
90. The Same to the Same. Repairs needed on the gun
wharf at Woolwich. Request that as it is also used for rope, timber as
required may be delivered from the stores for it. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 16. |
Sec. Bennet to the Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire. Is surprised
that the sheriff of Hertfordshire persists in refusing to receive into
his custody part of the 10,000l. collected in his lordship's lieutenancy
by virtue of the Militia Act, which was to be lodged there as a
mark of the King's resolution not to have it used for any other purpose. The sheriff is to be informed of this; Lord Fanshaw is already
instructed therein. [Ent. Book 10, p. 68.] |
April 16.
Navy Office. |
91. W. Coventry to Williamson. The Providence has arrived
from Chatham, but did not come nearer London than the Hope.
Sir John Robinson or some other must carry them down to the
Hope. Endorsed "The conveyance to Tangiers." |
April 16.
Penrith. |
92. Ri. Tolson to the Same. Understands that the King and
Queen's revenues are settling; wants employment therein; will
gladly repay any moneys disbursed for him. |
April 17.
Bristol. |
93. William Colston to Williamson. Thanks for his befriending
his son Richard, consul at Marseilles, in the troubles occasioned by
Daniel Codgell; hopes his son will now quietly enjoy his place.
He has sent Williamson a present of the fruits of the country, which
should be delivered at once, as the ship had a long passage. |
April 17.
Windsor Castle. |
94. Hartgill Baron to the Same. Will inquire, when he sees
Dr. Lloyd, what sort of reception his house would allow to Sec.
[Bennet]; will take the matter into his sole charge, and send a
punctual relation about it. |
April 17.
Boston. |
95. Willm. Garret to Sec. Bennet. Many men are at work upon
Wildmore Fen; most people seemed pleased and desirous to be
tenants; the land is good for corn or pasture, and Sir John Prettyman spares no pains to enclose it. Great bargains must be let for
two or three years, that the meaner people may help in the enclosure;
the rents for this year will be little. The high sheriff is obliged by
his Honour's letter, and will be glad to serve in the business, but
thinks there will be no opposition. [One and a half page.] |
April 17.
Plymouth. |
96. Jno. Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Sends his account of hay
and oats transported to Portugal last year: total, 1,179l. 7s. 6d.;
balance due, 179l. 7s. 6d. |
| April 17. |
Grant to Dame Orpe of a pension of 300l. a year. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 364.] |
