Charles II - volume 102: September 1664

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II, 1664-5. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1863.

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September 1664

Sept. [1?] 1. Account [by Jonas Shish] of works to be done on board the six ships fitting out for Guinea, for stowage of provisions and ammunition. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 1. 2. Report of the progress of five merchant ships fitting out for Guinea, most of which will be ready in a few days. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 1. 3. Capt. Walter Wood to the Navy Comrs. Recommends John Driver as surgeon for the Convertine. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 1.
Harwich.
4. Report by Sir Wm. Batten of the state of Harwich yard and of his orders and proceedings there at his late visit, August 30 and 31 and September 1. [Adm. Paper, two pages.]
Sept. 2. Pass for William Harvey and Isaiah Ward to France. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 221.]
Sept. 2. Warrant by the Earl of Bath and Sec. Bennet to Ralph Moss and six others, for several parcels of leather and calves' skins, seized on pretence of authority from them, to be restored to William Panton and Anchor Hancock. [Ent. Book 16, p. 221.]
Sept. 2.
The Sorlings, Downs.
5. Capt. Jonathan Waltham to Sec. Bennet. Has arrived from Yarmouth and will sail for Portsmouth, unless he receive orders to the contrary.
Sept. 3. 6. Rich. King to John Horner, York. Wishes him the restoration spoken of in 1651, and 1652, not by sword or bow, but by the word of power and by miracles, as in the times of Elijah and Joshua. Looks for the day of the Son of Man on earth, and exhorts them to stedfastness. Hopes soon to see York. Endorsed "Information from Mr. Mascall."
Sept. 3.
Whitehall.
7. Petition of Lieut.-Col. Thos. Duncan, farmer in 1642 of the ferry boats and wine licences at Barton-on-Humber, to the King, for a gratuity for life, according to a report on his former petition; also for a lease for life of the ferry at Kingston-on-Hull, it being let by the mayor of Hull, to the wrong of the farmers of Barton ferry. With reference thereon to the Duke of Albemarle, recommending that a reformado's place in Hull garrison be conferred on the petitioner, if he think fit; and his report, September 17, that he should be commended to Lord Belasyse, to be mustered in one of the companies of Hull.
Sept. 3.
Custom House.
8. Sir John Shaw to Mr. Coventry. Mr. Lowe has a quantity of oars very proper for the King or the Royal Company's service; begs that his offer may be accepted in preference to any other. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 3. 9. Further report of progress of five merchant ships fitting out for Guinea. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 3.
Portsmouth.
10. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Notice of the Guernsey sailing from Spithead. The calkers await their discharge and the payment of their conduct money, &c. Tender of hard wood. Desires orders for painting the new ship. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 4.
The Augustine, Downs.
11. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. Damage sustained by his ship in a gale off the North Foreland. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 4. 12. Measurement of scantlings of elm timber sent by Sir Wm. Warren to Woolwich. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 5.
Victualling Office.
13. Certificate by Thos. Lewis that the pursers of seven of the Guinea ships have cleared former accounts, those of two have not been to sea, and the accounts of the other two are still depending. [Adm. Paper.]
[Sept. 5.] Petition of Susan Harby to the King. Her late husband, Clement Harby, being in debt to his brother, Sir Job Harby, assigned his estate over to him in trust, to pay his debts, and to give him the remainder; Sir Job disposing of the estate, the petitioner sued him in Chancery; both parties agreed to submit to the mediation of Counsellor Chaloner Chute, who decided, in 1654, that Sir Job should pay the petitioner 3,950l.; this he promised to do from the first moneys assigned to him by His Majesty, but died before the payment, and Elizabeth Harby, his widow, refuses to pay her debt. Begs that the farmers of customs may detain in their hands so much of Sir Job Harby's dividend as will pay the said debt. [Ent. Book 18, pp. 81–3.]
Sept. 5. The King to the Customs' Comrs. Wishing to accede to the petition of Susan Harby, orders them to detain so much out of the dividend, payable to the executrix of Sir Job Harby, as will discharge the debt which she alleges to be due to her. [Ent. Book 17, p. 57.]
Sept. 5.
Whitehall.
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Sir Herbert Price, Sir Paul Neal, and Sir Robert Murray, attended by Gervase Price, serjeant trumpeter, to visit Foxhall, and inquire from Lord John Somerset on the one part, and the widow of Gasper Colthoffe on the other, relative to the possession of the several rooms, engines, tools, &c., to ascertain what belongs to the Marquis of Worcester, and what to Gaspar Colthoffe. [Ent Book 16, p. 220.]
Sept. 5. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to receive James Hamilton into custody, and commit him to the Tower. [Ent. Book 16, p. 221.]
Sept. 5. Warrant to Sir John Robinson to receive James Hamilton prisoner, for fighting in His Majesty's presence. [Ent. Book 16, p. 221.]
Sept. 5.
Leghorn.
14. Fras. Williamson to his cousin Jos. Williamson. Is still fed with fair promises only by his father. Fears ill dealings from Mr. Sidney, if unable to pay the 50l. due for his diet. Could trade at Genoa with a good capital, but if he cannot have it, begs to be sent for home.
Sept. 5.
The Francis. Hole Haven.
15. Captain Jonathan Waltham to Wm. Coventry. Requests a speedy supply of victuals. There are 18 vessels now lying in quarantine, all in good health, and more daily expected. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 5.
The Reserve.
16. John Bonner to the Navy Comrs. The Reserve has got well into the Hope. More men are wanted, most of those that brought her having gone to Chatham. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 5.
Ollerton.
17. Thos.Corbin to the Navy Comrs. Receipt of 100l. Difficulties of conveyance of large timber. A carter was killed by the overthrow of his cart, being struck dead by a piece of timber. Delay in lading the hoy. A strong carriage for great timber and another 100l. required. [Adm. Paper, two pages.]
Sept. 6.
Woolwich.
18. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of timber sent to Deptford, or wanted for the new second-rate ship. Calkers required for her. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 6. 19. Capt. Walter Wood to Mr. Hayter. Desires that John Driver may be appointed surgeon with him on the Henrietta, instead of going on the Convertine. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 6.
Augustine, Spithead.
20. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. Asks orders about replacing his broken masts and bowsprit. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 6. 21. Report of the progress of five merchant ships fitting out for Guinea. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 6. 22. R. L— to her sister Ellinor Hutton, Cornforth, at Durham. Mrs. Hutton's husband wonders she does not attend to what he writes to her, thinks she must be grown cold in her affections, and is troubled that she does not return. Endorsed "Durham— information from the lord."
Sept. 6.
Tuesday.
23. Sir Willm. Killigrew to Sec. Bennet. Sir George Carteret is ready to acknowledge that the writer alone put the pin business into his hands, and the rest of his discourse about delivering 500l. a year for the King's service, but wishes nothing to be said to the King till the cannon is cast; though the metal is ready, it is delayed, because the King's money is not paid.
Sept. 6. Order granting the petition of Robt. Fitzhugh and other inhabitants of Chatham, for pardon of Wm. Banks, mariner, and remitting the sentence of transportation against him. [Ent. Book 18, p. 81.]
[Sept. 6.] 24. Blank warrant for payment of a yearly allowance to M. La Fabvolière.
Sept. 6. Pass for Charles Duncan to France. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 222.]
Sept. 7. Pass for George Hamilton to transport seven horses to France. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 222.]
Sept. 7. Pass for John Lord Kingston into Ireland with ten horses, custom free. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 222.]
Sept. 7. Warrant to the High Sheriff of Dorsetshire to pay to Edward Cheek, of Bruton, co. Somerset, a fine of 50l. adjudged against Alex. Weeks, of Shaston, co. Dorset. [Ent. Book 16, p. 222.]
[Sept. 7.] 25. Order for a warrant to Sir John Denham, surveyor of buildings, to permit Edward Progers, groom of the bedchamber, to take up certain useless pipes of lead lying between the conduit in Bushy Park and the stables at Hampton Court, towards the building of his lodge in the North Park.
[Sept. 7.] 26. Warrant as ordered above.
Sept. 7. Entry of the above warrant. [Ent. Book 16, p. 222.]
Sept. 7. Warrant for a lease to Sir Thomas Osborne, Bart., of Keeton [Kiveton], Yorkshire, of the estate in Brafferton, forfeited by Ralph Rymer for high treason; with tithes and emoluments of the rectory &c., rent 20s.; redeemable on payment of 2,000l. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 223–4.]
Sept. 7. Warrant for a lease to Sir Jordan Crosland of the estate of Brafferton, Yorkshire, belonging to Ralph Rymer attainted of high treason, on his payment to Sir Thomas Osborne of 2,000l. for redemption of a lease of the same previously made to him. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 224–5.]
Sept. 7.
Whitehall.
Order in Council,—on a report prefixed from the Council for foreign plantations, recommending the erection of an office petitioned for [see July 12, 1664,] for registry of all persons going voluntarily to the plantations, as being useful, and prejudicial to none, because the registering is left voluntary,—that a commission be prepared, appointing Roger Whitley to be master of the said office. [Board of Trade, No. 124, pp. 5, 6.] Annexing,
i. Commission addressed to the Duke of York, as Lord Admiral and Warden of the Cinque Ports, and to the other Officers of the ports, for the erecting of an "office of taking and registering the consents, agreements, and covenants of such persons, male or female, as shall voluntarily goe or be sent as servants to any of the plantations in America;" certificates of the consent of the party are to be delivered under the seal of the office to the merchant with whom he covenants; also appointing Roger Whitley master of the office, with the fee of 40s. a year, and such allowances as the planters may agree to give him. [Board of Trade, Vol. 124, pp. 7–10.]
Sep. 7. 27, 28. Copies of the above report and commission. [Two papers, five pages.]
Sept. 7.
Chatham.
29. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The delay of the Harwich hoy has prevented provisions being sent to the Downs. Has been with Sir John Mennes on board the Deal ships, and taken care for their quick dispatch. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses,
29. i. Philip Barrow and three other Officers of the Yard to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Knipe's hemp is just like that sent from Woolwich. September 7, 1664.
Sept. 7. 30. Account of cables and cordage in store at Chatham. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 8.
Woolwich.
31. Chris. Pett and three other Master Shipwrights to the Navy Comrs. Report of Sir Wm. Warren's Gottenburg masts lately delivered; 11 fall short of their proper dimensions. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 8. 32. Certificate by Capt. Za. Browne of the entry of Abraham Browne as boatswain, and Rich. Slinn as carpenter of the Good Hope. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 8. 33. Statement by Sir Phil. Musgrave, concerning Robt. Atkinson. His confessions did not agree with one another. He denied some things which were sworn against him, and named persons as privy to the plot whom he never accused before; one in particular, who he said could discover all in the barony of Kendal that were engaged; but these accusations, being after his condemnation, are of little use. Before his trial, he was insolent, and told his guards nobody could get from him more than he had a mind to say; since his condemnation, he said he had rather be hanged than come to the bar as witness against any man, and confessed sending the paper of advice to the prisoners to obstruct their trials. He professed himself at the gallows a moderate Presbyterian, but feared that drunkenness, defamation, and cozenage might be laid to his charge.
Sept. 8.
Downs.
34. Earl of Sandwich to Sec. Bennet. Has arrived at Spithead in obedience to the Duke's commands.
Sept. 9.
London.
35. Jo. Seymour to Williamson. Sir Rich. Mauleverer is anxious to know where to meet him with the warrant, being wishful to see it despatched before he goes to Yorkshire. It would have been advantageous to have it before Bartholomew fair, and Stourbridge fair is coming on. Sir Richard will pay all fees when he receives the warrant. [One and a half pages.]
Sept. 9. 36. Leonard Williams to Sec. Bennet. Has lately conversed with the persons formerly proclaimed, and finds that the design will go on, whether there be a Dutch war or not; they have a stock of money, but use it warily. They intend to take several houses near the Tower, one near Whitehall, one in Southwark, and two or three in the City; to make their interest, and suddenly fall on the Tower and Whitehall, which they say they can do without difficulty. Major Lee, and Jones, who is said to have written "Mene, Tekel," are amongst them. Will take care to inform of all beforehand, and point out the house where they meet, and where some may be found any night.
Sept. 9. 37. Estimates for building a shed to employ 12 or 24 more spinners in the ropeyard at Woolwich. [Adm. Paper, one and a half pages.] Enclosing,
37. i. Plan of the building projected.
Sept. 10. 38. Report of progress of five merchant ships fitting out for Guinea. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 10. 39. Report by Sir Wm. Batten of eight ships of the Guinea fleet, also of the five merchant vessels above named. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 10. Pass for two horses to France for the Earl of St. Alban's. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 228.]
Sept. 10. Pass for Mons. De St. Clement to Lisbon, Tangiers, and other ports. [Ent. Book 16, p. 229.]
Sept. 10.
London.
40. Sir Anthony Desmarces to [Williamson]. Delivered his letter to Mr. Duke, who says some competitors had been with him before, guided by Roche, Finochelli the Italian, &c., but professed willingness to serve their cause, and thought that with the petition should be a breviat of their just claims, which he wishes to examine before the meeting. Sends a list of the [Royal Fishing] Committee, that he may recommend their joint interest to those able to countenance them. They have leave for Stourbridge fair, but want one for a fortnight at Cambridge and Smithfield.
Sept. 10.
Whitehall.
41. Sec. Morice to the Corporation of [Bury St. Edmund's]. The King is much pleased with their duty and respect in complying with his recommendation of John Moore to be town clerk, when the place shall become void.
Sept. 11.
Chatham.
42. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Delay of the Harwich hoy in fetching provisions for the Downs. The Portland has sailed. Both the commissions for pressing men are employed. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 12.
The Francis, Hole Haven.
43. Captain Jonathan Waltham to Wm. Coventry. Account of damage done to the Francis by one of a fleet of colliers. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 12.
Ollerton.
44. Thos. Corbin to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of timber in Sherwood Forest. Has dispatched another vessel's load. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 12.
Lydney.
45. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The Justices of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire have promised to forward the carriage of timber Requests warrants for 150 loads. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 12.
Woolwich.
46. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. The timber sent for the mainmast of the new ship proves unsuitable; proposes an exchange with Sir John Denham. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 12.
Deptford.
47. Thos. Harper to Sam. Pepys. Requests a warrant for a new wall or fence, in lieu of one lately burnt down. [Adm. Paper, damaged.]
Sept. 12. 48. Names of thirteen persons now in London who go in disguise and under other names, with their pseudonymes. They meet at widow Hogden's house in Petty France, and are contriving to seize the Tower. John Atkinson lodges at Worcester Court. With description [by Sec. Bennet] of Atkinson's person. [One and a half pages.]
Sept. 12.
Whitehall.
49. Order by the Commissioners [for repair of the Tower],—on report of those deputed to view the Tower wharf,—that the wharf should be kept clear for public use, and the way to and from the City chained at both ends, the key to be kept by the Master of Ordnance; also that as former Lieutenants of the Tower have had benefit by suffering persons not relating to the Tower to use the wharf, the King be requested to recompense the present Lieutenant for the diminution of profit.
Sept. 13.
Whitehall.
50. Robt. Lye to Williamson. At the last general court of the Royal Company, the business was to secure 30,000l., to prevent inconvenience should the Dutch overcome any of their fleets. It was at last agreed that any of the company might subscribe as many shares as he thought fit, but none else except under the name of one of the company; that a week should be allowed for subscribing, and a month for paying in, but 1 per cent be granted to those who paid in 10 days, and 2 per cent per month forfeited for delay beyond the month's time limited. The Duke [of York] has taken five shares more, and many others three, two, and one. Prince Rupert, with his companions for the voyage, Hen. Jermyn, Mr. Stanley, and others, had a farewell supper given them last night at Kirke House. The ships are to be fitted out with all speed, and 5,000 men ordered to be pressed for service, even out of merchants' ships. Lord of Arran is this day married to Lady Mary Stuart. [Two pages.]
Sept. 13. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to the Magistrates, Custom House Officers, and others of Yarmouth, to permit a vessel from Holland, freighted with cordage, to unload, notwithstanding the general order for quarantine. [Ent. Book 16, p. 228.]
Sept. 13. Grant of denization to Anthonis Mow, native of Holland. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 228.]
Sept. 13. Warrant authorizing the Victualler of the Navy to impress several artificers and carriages, for the use of the navy. [Ent. Book 16, p. 228.]
Sept. 13. Warrant to reprieve William Watson, of Staindrop, sentenced to death, till the next assizes. [Ent. Book 16, p. 229.]
Sept. 13. Warrant for three quarters' advance of Prince Rupert's pension of 4,000l. [Ent. Book 16, p. 230.]
Sept. 13.
Whitehall.
51. Warrant to pay to Rob. Lye 3,600l. out of the arrears of the late Earl of Norwich's pension, for the service of the supernumerary yeomen of the Guard, admitted by him.
Sept. 13. Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 230.]
Sept. 13. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Thomas Price, Anthony Arnold, and John Wagstaff, aldermen of Gloucester, to search the houses of Toby Jordan, bookseller, William Jordan, apothecary, Edward Eckly, and Elizabeth Wallis, for seditious books and papers, and to transmit them to him, detaining in custody those with whom such books are found, or taking security for their appearance. [Ent. Book 16, p. 231.]
Sept. 13. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to R. L'Estrange to repair to Clapham, and apprehend James Forbes, with such books and papers as relate to public affairs, and bring them before himself. [Ent. Book 16, p. 231.]
Sept. 13. The King to the Dean and Chapter of Hereford, and to the Custos and Vicars-choral of the College. Grants a dispensation to John Chapman, M.A., to hold the place of Vicar-choral in the college, with the parsonage of Abberley. [Ent. Book 17, p. 58.]
Sept. 13. 52. Report by Sir Wm. Batten of the progress of the vessels and merchant ships fitting out for Guinea. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 13.
St. Helen's.
53. Capt. B. Gilpin to Joseph Knapman, master of the Indian Merchant. Is empowered by the Earl of Sandwich to press mariners out of all merchant ships homeward bound; requests therefore that no wages be paid the four men impressed this morning on board the Indian Merchant, till they are delivered to persons appointed by the Navy Commissioners. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses,
53. i. Note of the names of the four seamen pressed out of the Indian Merchant.
Sept. 14.
Portsmouth.
54. John Tippetts and two others to the Navy Comrs. Send an estimate for building a new ropehouse; total, 1,145l. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 14.
Woolwich.
55. Estimate by Edw. Rundells and Jas. Matthews for building a new spinning house for 24 spinners; total, 660l. 17s. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 14. 56. Nomination, by the owners, of Wm. Bolston as boatswain, and Martin Gray as carpenter, to the John and Katherine. Signed Rich. Dennes. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 14.
London.
57. Sir Anthony Desmarces to Williamson. Has sent him word of what passes in the committee, and prepared a form, which should be obtained from the King, to take away the pretensions of their competitors and enemies; requests him to adjust it, and will present it to Mr. Secretary to get signed, so as to destroy the affair by the root. Begs his aid. The King and Duke go to the chase to-morrow, and will not return till Saturday. [French.]
Sept. 14.
Curry Mallet, Somersetshire.
58. John Pinne to John Quash, Ilchester. Assures him that his deliverance will be with as much honour as his imprisonment has been with dishonour. Card's wife came crying to Major Colburne, to ask if the preferment he intended for her husband was to bring him to the gallows, and he was forced to stop her mouth with a good sum of money. Hunt is very pliable. Fears none but the Martins. Hears they are steadfast after their falsehood, and wishes them to be comforted. [Copy.]
Sept. 14.
Prison, London.
59. Remonstrance in reference to the Act to prevent and suppress seditious conventicles,—showing that as the words of the Act confine it to subjects of the realm, all magistrates proceed unadvisedly and incompetently against the subjects of foreign princes. With an appendix to show that if the Quakers' principles be from God, no opposition will prevail. By Albertus Otto Faber, prisoner by the said Act. [Eight pages, printed.]
Sept. 14.
Whitehall.
60. Order in Council, referring to Lord Ashley, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, the following petition, and his appointment, dated 28th Oct., to hear the business on Monday next. Annexing,
60. i. Petition of Sam. Lamot to the King. Is almost the sole importer of Hamburg and Nuremberg wares; viz., "boxes, babies, toyes, and other light commodities"; three years ago, was stopped on pretext that they were painted wares, some being slightly coloured and varnished, and therefore contrary to the statute 3 Edw. IV., but on reference to the then Customs' Commissioners, was allowed to proceed; yet Wm. Dickenson, surveyor of customs, has lately stayed his goods on the like pretext. Requests their release, and a prohibition of such proceedings in future. Sept. 14. Endorsed with Lord Ashley's report in favour of the petition, dated November 4.
60. ii. Clause in the patent to the Farmers of Customs, permitting the free import of such manufactures as have been brought in for the last 60 years.
Sept. 14. Patent to Robert Hooke, M.A., Fellow of the Royal Society, &c., for 14 years, to be the sole maker and seller of certain two-wheeled chariots, chaises, and carriages of three descriptions. Minute. [Ent. Book 14, p. 35.]
Sept. 14.
Whitehall.
Declaration continuing to Lady Mary Stuart, daughter and sole heir of James late Duke of Richmond and Lenox, married to Richard Earl of Arran, second son of James, Duke of Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the place of the daughter of a duke, which gives her precedence over all countesses—to be registered in the office of arms. [Ent. Book 23 p. 232.]
Sept. 14. Post warrant for Rich. Badley to have two post horses and a guide to Towcester. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 233.]
Sept 14. Post warrant for Mr. Dupuy to take seven posthorses for the Duke of York's service to Hartford Bridge and back. With note that on September 15. the King went to Bagshaw to hunt. Minute. [Ent Book 16, p. 233.]
Sept. 14.
Whitehall.
Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret 57,000l., towards the charge of setting forth eight ships for eight months to Guinea, with 1,285 men; and also four merchant ships, manned with 570 men. [Ent. Book 16, p. 233.]
Sept. 15. Post warrant for four horses to Lord Fitzharding to Hartfor Bridge. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 233.]
Sept. 15. Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret 94,508l. 19s., being the pay for 2,500 men to be employed on the fleet in the ensuing year, by estimate of 17 October, 1663. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 233.]
Sept. 15. The King to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of York. Requests them to grant the freedom of the city to Sir Henry Belasyse, K.B., who is very desirous for that addition of honour. [Ent. Book 17, p. 60.]
Sept. 15. Warrant to Lord Admiral the Duke of York to order the Master of the Watermen's Company to press 500 watermen, such as have already served at sea, for the navy, and to use all other extraordinary means to complete the full number of men appointed for the service, by taking them out of merchant ships or otherwise, as he finds necessary. [Ent. Book 17, p. 61.]
Sept. 15.
Dover.
61. E. Wivell to Sir John Mennes. Asks whether to pay the pilot's demand of 3l. for bringing the Drake and Hector into harbour. Offers his services as agent to the Commissioners for attending to the fitting and quick dispatch of ships, such a person being formerly employed. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 15. 62. Report of the progress of five merchant ships fitting out for Guinea. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 15.
Woolwich.
63. Wm. Bodham to Sir Wm. Batten. Sends account of threads in the different sizes of cordage. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 15.
Victualling Office.
64. Denis Gauden to Sam. Pepys. Sends account of the declarations, issues, and remains of victuals, since October 1663. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 15.
Portsmouth.
65. St. J. Steventon to Sir Wm. Penn. The bill of imprest for 300l. will leave him 40l. out of purse when workmen are paid at the end of the month. The pressed men from Bristol have not yet come. Asks whether they are to be entered on weekly wages as formerly. More money wanted. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 16. 66. Report of the progress of eight ships fitting out for Guinea. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 16.
Woolwich.
67. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Requests an order to the storekeeper of Aliceholt for timber delivered. The calkers of the new ship may soon be discharged; proposes to allow them a tide a day extra for the time they wrought under water. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 16.
Chatham.
68. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Has ordered two pinnaces for the two new fourth-rate ships dispatching for sea. Nearly 100 watermen pressed at London have arrived; they must be entered on petty-warrant victuals, for they have little money to maintain them, and small credit. Survey of timber. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 16.
Wapping.
69. Sir Wm. Warren to Sam. Pepys. Intreats that Michael Pack, his son-in-law, may go as midshipman in the Royal Exchange. "The Dutch did slay his father with a cannon shot, and he hath some mind now to see if he can have his pennyworths of them for it." [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 16. 70. Articles of agreement between Capt. Chris. Myngs, on the part of the Navy Commissioners, and John Taylor, shipwright, for the building of 2 sloops, for 120l. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 16. 71. News from Sir Nich. Crisp. Capt. Hen. Lowe, an officer of customs, went to Hole Haven, boarded two Dutch ships, and inquired what men-of-war were fitted for sea in those parts. One of the masters said there were, at the Texel and river of Amsterdam, 24 men-of-war and merchantmen, though not fully ready, and that the Leopard, taken from the English in Oliver's time, is to go Admiral for Guinea. The other master reported 24 men-of-war in Goree gate on the 13th instant.
Sept. 17. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to the Justices, Custom House Officers, and others of Yarmouth, to permit the unlading of all cordage brought in the Tulip and Swallow from Holland, notwithstanding the general order for restraint of trade with Holland, and for making quarantine. [Ent. Book 16, p. 234.]
Sept. 17.
Deptford.
72. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Thinks the furnaces of the merchant ships fitting out for Guinea too small for dressing provisions for the number of men that each ship carries. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 17.
Portsmouth.
73. St. J. Steventon to the Navy Comrs. Has paid and discharged the calkers, who were much troubled not to have 7s. 6d. a piece conduct money up to London instead of 5s. Only 38 of the Bristol pressed men have appeared. Will send the quarter-books by the town coach. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 17. 74. Jerome Collins to Sam. Pepys. Is appointed by the King's positive orders surgeon to Prince Rupert. Begs that no further steps be taken towards furnishing his medicine chest, until he can bring the Prince's request for a greater proportion of medicines than that mentioned before. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 17.
Chatham.
75. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Repairs of ships, &c. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 17.
Portsmouth.
76. Edw. Bond to Sir Wm. Batten. Certifies his delivery of the stores out of the Harwich hoy on board the Earl of Sandwich's fleet, now riding at Spithead. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 18 ? 77. Summons from Wm. Tomson, high constable of Middlesex, to Wm. Buckman, of Lincoln's Inn Fields, to appear before Wm. Ryley, Lancaster herald, and Henry Dethick, Rougecroix, deputies of Sir Edw. Bysche, Clarencieux, at the Quest House, Holborn, on September 29 or 30, with his arms and crest, that they may be entered in the Middlesex registry, to prevent his name being returned to the Marshals' Commissioners. [Printed.]
Sept. 18 ? 78. Similar summons to Sir Hen. Gifford, of Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Sept. 18 ?
Clereknwell.
79. Similar summons to John Smith, of Clerkenwell, to appear at Hickes Hall, St. John's Street, 22nd September.
Sept. 18.
The Centurion.
80. Capt. Rob. Moulloy to Wm. Coventry. Arrived at Elsinore, and after landing Squire Coventry there, landed Sir Gilbert Talbot at Elsinburg. The lord ambassador [Carlisle] is waiting at Stockholm.
Sept. 19.
Woolwich.
81. Ant. Deane to Sam. Pepys. Sends an account of the marking of the Lord Chancellor's timber at Reading, by Mr. Maston, complained of Marked 500 loads as warranted, and Mr. Blackbery said he would furnish Mr. Maston from other places. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 19.
Woolwich.
82. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. The bilge-ways must be repaired for the launch of the new ship. Timber wanted. Progress of the Bear and Assurance. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 19.
Woolwich.
83. John Browne to the Navy Comrs. Gives the prices of sacking cloth, as ordered by Sir Wm. Batten, of which he can supply a quantity at 21s. and 18s. a bolt. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 20.
Wapping.
84. Wm. Wood, Nich. Bradley, and John Thornbush, owners of the Maryland, to the Navy Comrs. Request warrants for the entering of John Langley and Wm. Baldry as carpenter and boatswain to their vessel. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing,
84. i. Certificate by John Thornbush of the appointment of John Langley and Wm. Baldry. September 20.
Sept. 20.
Portsmouth.
85. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Demand for ships' stores. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 20.
Deptford.
86. Edw. Rundells to Sam. Pepys. Progress of carpenters' work at the ropeyard, Woolwich. Complains of bad practices and embezzlement of stores by Robert Elery, foreman, and Mr. Phillips, under clerk. Being instructed to carry on the work, begs the choice of the men under him. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 20.
Dover.
87. Thos. Wale, shipwright, to the Navy Comrs. Account of ships sent by the Earl of Sandwich to be refitted. Tallow is as high as 46s. per cwt. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 20.
Augustine, Portsmouth.
88. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. Will be unladen in two days. Asks what is to be done with the cable and anchor brought for the Pearl. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 20.
Lambeth.
89. Dr. Geo. Stradling to Williamson. Congratulates his recovery. [His kinsman], Rob, Stradling, who formerly sought for a place as Yeoman of the Guards, now wants an allowance out of moneys lately discovered to have belonged to some of the late King's murderers, he having had a hand in the discovery.
Sept. 20.
Whitehall.
90. Willm. Godolphin to Williamson. Will for Williamson's interest's sake do what he can for Sir Ant. Desmarces, but thinks they avoid him on that business. Was promised a share by Sir Anthony last year, but heard no more of it. Wishes Williamson better health; if he still complain of sweats and short sleeps, Dr. Quatremaine thinks he should return to town. Sends letters from Tangiers, where things are in good condition. Sir George Downing's letters leave it doubtful whether the Dutch will send to Guinea or not; they see we are in earnest and not to be frightened; preparations go on apace. Hutchinson is dead in Sandown Castle. The Lord Chancellor has been feasting about the country four or five days, at Gorhambury, the Master of the Rolls' house. [Three pages.] Encloses,
90. i. Dr. William Quatremaine to Williamson. Fears he is not much improved by his journey; would like him nearer, so as to examine into the impediments to his recovery; if he be not advantaged by change of air, something else should be done. September 20, 1664.
Sept. 20. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Captain Freeman, governor of Sandown Castle, to deliver to Mrs. Hutchinson the body of her deceased husband, his prisoner, with all trunks and other things belonging to him. [Ent. Book 16, p. 234.]
Sept. 20. Warrant to Robert Child and William Bowles, masters of the toils, to remove all the red deer and 100 brace of fallow deer from the New Park, near Richmond, to such places as shall be ordered, and to carry to the forests of Windsor and Essex deer to be presented by the Duke of Richmond and Earl of Lincoln; also to receive orders from the Earl of Oxford for disposal of other deer for the King's service. [Ent. Book 16, p. 239.]
Sept. 21. Warrant for the Courts of Records for the honour of Peverel to be kept in the several halls where the assizes are held, in cos. Nottingham and Derby. [Ent. Book 16, p. 239.]
Sept. 21 ? Warrant for a licence to John Seymour to print and publish certain classical and school books for forty-one years, with leave to seize any copies printed by others. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 240–2.]
Sept. 21. 91. Dr. Willm. Quatremaine to [Williamson]. Medical advice and prescriptions. He should lay aside his asses' milk for a while to make room for other things; does not advise him, though bribed by Mr. Godolphin, to entertain business till he is better. [Four pages.]
[Sept. 21.] 92. Petition of Jeane, widow of Rob. Lane, to the King, for relief, her husband being slain in Bishopsgate by Venner; presented a petition last Saturday, but has got no answer.
Sept. 21. Order for erecting a Court of Record for trying small actions not amounting to 5l., at Hackney and Stepney. Minute. [Domestic Corresp., June 8, 1664.]
Sept. 21. The King to the Mayor and Aldermen of Newcastle. Has been much satisfied with the integrity and prudence of Sir Thomas Clevering, their present mayor, and exhorts them to care in choosing a person of known loyalty to be mayor at the ensuing election, more than ordinary vigilance being needed on account of the late Northern conspiracy. [Ent. Book 17, p. 62.]
Sept. 21.
Downs.
93. Wm. Coventry to Denis Gauden. The agent at Dover must furnish the Hampshire with victuals, to make up a proportion for three months. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 21.
Chatham.
94. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Particulars of timber. Progress of ships. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 22.
Portsmouth.
95. John Timbrell, anchor smith, to the Navy Comrs. Begs to be allowed to press men for dispatch of work, as there is great haste required; it is difficult to keep the men to their business without restraint. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 22.
Portsmouth.
96. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of rosin offered by Mr. Richbell. Survey of oars tendered. The Earl of Sandwich has spared 200 seamen to help to rig the Mary. Lignum vitæ is wanted. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 22. 97. Information by Leonard Williams. The messengers sent to Worcester Place to take Atkinson found Richardson, alias Fawcett, but let him go clear, and messengers were immediately sent to Atkinson and others to forewarn them lest they should be snapped; received a notice himself. Richardson could have told what places Atkinson frequents. Had the messengers waited, they had been sure to have him. They suspect a woman that lives there of informing; they intend a small number with pistols to get into the Tower, on pretence of seeing the armory, and then let the rest in, so careful watch must be kept.
Sept. 22. 98. Leonard Williams to Sec. Bennet. Intends to reside in the city, but must not stay too long in a place; hopes for something from the King, his charges being the greater that he cannot undertake any public thing for his own benefit.
Sept. 22. 99. G. Duke to Williamson. Thanks for favours. Some lame and faint propositions have been made to the Royal Fishing Company by Mr. Finochelli; better ones by Sir Ant. Desmarces and his associates, who stand fair for the preference, though Sir Anthony may be outbidden by a third person. Thinks the Duke of York should be applied to personally. An order of the committee of the 12th instant reports to the Duke their wish that all lotteries be suppressed, but thinks the evil of this order may be prevented. The accounts of the profits of all lotteries are also required, and any proposals for lotteries are to be made in a fortnight, stating fine, rent, and security offered. The weekly gazettes are to publish for people to offer what they can for the fishing, and in time it may come to who will bid most for lotteries. Is anxious to serve him. [Two pages.]
Sept. 22.
Spithead.
100. Earl of Sandwich to [Sec. Bennet]. Has tried to get men thereabouts, but either for want of intelligent going about the work, or from remissness in the magistrates, gains very few. The Gloucester is gone to Plymouth and the Drake to Weymouth, on the same errand. Has put 300 of the men to help to rig the ships appointed to be fitted in that harbour. Lord Colepepper and his family are expected at Southampton, on their way to the Isle of Wight.
Sept. 23.
Whitehall.
101. Warrant to Dan. O'Neale to preserve the game at Hampstead and four miles round. Endorsed with several names and addresses.
[Sept. 23.] 102. Petition of William Creed, an ancient sufferer for the late King, to the King and Council, that Sir Wm. Davenport may be ordered before Council to show cause why he does not pay him a debt of 60l., he not having complied with a former request for his appearance; has been a suitor to the Lord Chamberlain 19 months for leave to proceed against him by law.
Sept. 23.
Whitehall.
Warrant from Sec. Bennet for delivery of a trunk, portmanteau, and some pieces of linen, arrived from Hamburgh at Hole Haven, and there making quarantine, to the Hon. Simon de Petkum, resident for the King of Denmark. [Ent. Book 16, p. 233.]
Sept. 23. Warrant to stop all proceedings against Sir John Lenthall, knight marshal of the court and prison of King's Bench, for levying fines amounting to 900l., escheated by the Court of Exchequer, and for not returning several writs of habeas corpus the last Trinity Term; to be continued if he can show cause for stay of further process. [Ent. Book 16, p. 234.]
Sept. 23.
Whitehall.
Warrant for a grant to Baptist May and Abraham Cowley, on nomination of the Earl of St. Alban's, of several parcels of ground in Pall Mall described, on rental of 80l., for building thereon a square of 13 or 14 great and good houses; also of the common highway lying between the houses in South Pall Mall Street and St. James' Park wall, on rental of 40l., with proviso of erecting no building thereon that should cause annoyance to the inhabitants. The said grant is made because persons were unwilling to build such great houses on any terms save that of inheritance, and the former leases recapitulated were only for years. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 235–8.]
Sept. 23. Pass for — with three horses to France. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 238.]
Sept. 23. Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to the Serjeant Trumpeter 80l., for furnishing two trumpets, a kettle-drum and a drummer, to attend Prince Rupert to sea. [Ent. Book 16, p. 238.]
Sept. 23. Warrant to Sir Edward Walker, Garter king-at-arms, to assign an addition to the arms of Sir Henry Bennet, for his fidelity and courage in the cause of the late King. [Ent. Book 16, p. 244.]
Sept. 23. The King to the Governors of the Charter House. Recommends John Brice to be admitted scholar there, in consideration of the faithful services of his father, the late Capt. John Brice. [Ent. Book 17, p. 61.]
Sept. 23.
Limehouse.
103. Phin. Pett to Sam. Pepys. Thanks for sympathy in his late unhappiness. Begs him to send his two bills by his servant. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 23.
Chatham.
104. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Particulars of ships' calkers wanted. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 23.
Chelsea.
Ambassador Van Gogh to the States General. The equipage for Guinea is hastening and men are pressed in the North of England, as well as in London, and come in fast; 500 seamen are ordered from Scotland, and it is thought no more will be needed. The drums still beat for men to go to Guinea with Prince Rupert, and many come in, besides a number of reformadoes of good quality. The King has been to Woolwich, to view and hasten the ships; 30,000l. was brought in to the Royal Company, sums due by members, but not paid in before. [Holl. Corresp., September 23, 1664.]
Sept. 24. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Sir John Robinson, Lieut. of the Tower, to discharge James Hamilton. [Ent. Book 16, p. 245.]
Sept. 24. 105. "Mr. Woodbridge's reasons and excuses for himself for not coming to church more than once on the Sunday;" viz., that Mr. Sayer, who takes on him to be the bishop there, does not read the prayer for Christ's Church, according to law; that he cannot tell what law he has transgressed; that he thought the proclamation was only meant for six months, and had expired; that if recusants by going to church once a month escape a fine of 20l. per month, he ought to be eased of one of 12d. by going on a Sunday night; with replies to each point, and note that Bond, Blake, Peirce, and Milton wished to plead the same excuse. [Three pages.]
Sept. 24. 106. Capt. John Willgresse and Capt. Dan. Heling to the Navy Comrs. Account of the reproachful words and violence used by the chief mate and crew of a vessel bound for Tangiers, on their requesting them to secure 12 pressed men whilst they got some more. Were forced to leave three or four of the men behind them. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 24.
Woolwich.
107. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Has appointed Thomas Stasey, his foreman, to mark out Sir Wm. Warren's timber; about 50 loads are found merchantable. Calkers may be discharged. Particulars of ships. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 24.
Chatham.
108. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Particulars of ships. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 24.
Portsmouth.
109. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. The new ropehouse, being intended to be low-built and narrow, would not be convenient for stowing hemp over it; for 260l., a substantial storehouse for 200 tons might be erected. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 24.
Deptford.
110. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. The Hawk ketch is ready to take in provisions. Requests men for their stowage. [Adm. Paper, damaged.]
Sept. 24. 111. Robt. Magors to the Navy Comrs. Survey of Mr. Halbert's oak timber. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses,
111. i. E. Halbert to the Navy Comrs. Tender of 400 loads of timber, lying within 20 miles of London, at the Thames side. September 20, 1664.
111. ii. Note of an offer made for the said timber, but declined. September 27, 1664.
Sept. 25.
Portsmouth.
112. St. J. Steventon to the Navy Comrs. Could only muster 43 men out of 93 pressed, some having gone to the fleet. 204 men from the fleet work closely at ship rigging. The width of the river where the three chains are respectively to be placed is 224, 157, and 122 fathoms. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 25.
Portsmouth.
113. Thos. Lancaster to the Navy Comrs. The pressed men from Bristol are entered on board the Mary. She is ready to take in provisions; a master and mate are required to look after their stowage. Progress of ships worked on by men sent from the Earl of Sandwich. Mooring cables wanted. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 26.
Deptford.
114. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Requests orders touching the launch of the new ship now building at Woolwich; 20 men must be entered on her. The Hawk ketch that carried down the pressed men is returned, and other pressed men are sent aboard. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 26.
Chatham.
115. Commissioner Peter Pett to Mr. Harper, storekeeper at Deptford. He is to send an express to Mr. Coventry or Mr. Pepys of the arrival of the Minion yacht at Deptford, as they have some service for her. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 26. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to receive and detain Robert Walters safe prisoner in the Tower. [Ent. Book 16, p. 245.]
Sept. 26. Warrant for Thomas Simons, one of the King's chief engravers, to prepare three seals for the King's service, to be delivered to Sir Henry Bennet, according to a draft expressed. [Ent. Book 16, p. 247.]
Sept. 27. Warrant from Sec. Bennet for some goods belonging to the Countess of Chesterfield, arrived at Hole Haven from Flushing, to be landed without quarantine, the contagion not being in that town. [Ent. Book 16, p. 244.]
Sept. 27.
Staveley.
116. Col. J. Freschville to Sec. Bennet. Will deliver his letters to the Earl of Devonshire, but thinks he and the other gentlemen are already acquainted with the business. Is thankful for the King's undeserved bounty, which will give life and fortune to his service.
Sept. 27.
London.
117. James Hickes to Williamson. Rejoices in his recovery. The Wolverhampton postmaster thinks, as Williamson is 16 miles from there and but six from Stilton, his letters should be sent the latter way, for should he remain there all winter, the postmaster fears his salary of 20l. a year would be eaten in the charge of sending the letters. Hopes to see him on his return.
Sept. 27. 118. Dr. Wm. Quatremaine to Williamson. Is glad of his improvement. Medical directions.
Sept. 27.
Edwinstow, Sherwood.
119. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of carriage of timber to Bawtry. A new waggon is made. Asks whether to fell 100 trees more to complete the 1,000. Money wanted. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 28.
Gravesend.
120. Wm. Geesthorp to Sir Wm. Batten. Muster of men on board the merchant ships bound for Guinea; they would have been complete, had not as many run away as would man two of the ships. Some are in London, but the captain and officers are confident of their return. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses,
120. i. List of watermen run away from each of ten ships.
120. ii. Similar list sent to Watermen's Hall; with note by the Navy Commissioners, September 29, that such are to be found out, and their persons disposed of according to the Duke of York's commands. Navy Office, September 29, 1664.
Sept. 28.
Woolwich.
121. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of ships. Timber and calkers wanted; also poop lanterns for the new ship. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 28. 122. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Repairs needed for the Charity. Endorsed with W. B. [Sir W. Batten's ?] expenses in a journey to Portsmouth. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 28.
Chatham.
123. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Attempted to buy tallow and candles at Maidstone, but found the country so shy that, though assured of good payment, they refused to have any dealings, Battin of Rochester being utterly undone in serving that commodity before the King came in. Repairs and progress of ships. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 28. The King to the Master and Fellows of Jesus College, Cambridge. Recommends John North, B.A., of that college, to be one of the two to be presented to the Bishop of Ely, their visitor, for election to the fellowship vacant by death of John Machill, dispensing with his incapacity, if elected, as being of a southern county, because there are not two of their society who by place of birth are capable of nomination. [Ent. Book 19, p. 23.]
Sept. 28. 124. Roger L'Estrange to Sec. Bennet. Has seized Wallis, alias Gardiner, the pretended author of a book sent, and given him over to Butler, a messenger. He will not tell his lodging, or notable discoveries might be made, as he is the agent of the most dangerous factions about town. Is going to search for Forbes, his assistant, at Hackney. After taking Wallis, sent to Col. Frowde to have three persons seized in Gloucestershire, so that he doubts not of having clear proofs.
Sept. 28. 125. Dr. Willm. Quatremaine to Williamson. Is sorry that his health is not stronger. Medical directions.
Sept. 29. 126. Return, by Rich. Sutton and Jacob Tonson, constables, of the names of 47 gentlemen resident in the liberty of High Holborn, parish of St. Andrews, with note of such as are not in town.
[Sept. 29.] 127. List of 10 more gentlemen who have removed from their houses in Holborn.
Sept. 29. 128. Sir John Warre and Edm. Wyndham to Sec. Bennet. The Mayor of Bridgewater lays the fault of the liberty allowed to Col. Bovett, by which he made his escape, on his inferior officers, and they throw it back on the mayor, who allowed him the liberty of the town. Think them all liable, but misled by Bovett's parole that he would continue a true prisoner. The Council should send directions for examining the officers, for they and the mayor, being persons of small estate, would be undone by a long restraint under a messenger.
Sept. 29. 129. Leonard Williams to Sec. Bennet. Is spending his time faithfully in the service. Knows as much of their designs as themselves, and will always have power to prevent them. Sees Atkinson daily. Wants an interview with his honour.
Sept. 29. Reference to Lord Chancellor Clarendon on the petition of several commissioners, owners of lands in Witersham level, Kent and Sussex, for recommendation to the [Duke of Ormond], Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, of the case between them and the owners of the Upper levels in Witersham, who are 2,879l. in arrears to them, sums decreed by the Lord Keeper, in 1629, to be paid to the petitioners, for damage caused by the turning of the river Rothe through the said level. With a second reference, Oct. 4, empowering the Lord Chancellor to compose the difference between the parties, in order to avoid multiplicity of suits, there being 200 persons concerned therein. [Ent. Book 18, pp. 86, 91.]
Sept. 29.
Whitehall.
Order to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex—on the petition of Willm. Purcell and Roger Moony, prisoners in Newgate, to be set on board a ship destined for Guinea, being trapanned to become accessory to a felony—that they be delivered to Hum. Berington, Lieutenant of the King's company of Guards, to be conducted in his Majesty's service to the coast of Africa. [Ent. Book 18, p. 91.]
Sept. 29. 130. Account of Wm. Lashmore's journeys from Woolwich to London, since July 2nd, 1664. [Adm. Paper, one and a half pages.]
Sept. 29.
Portsmouth.
131. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of ships' stores. Progress of the new storehouse and ropehouse; 250l. are wanted to complete the masons' and labourers' work. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 30.
The Downs.
132. Capt. Geo. Batts to the Navy Comrs. Lent the Hampshire's stream cable for the use of the Rupert, belonging to the Royal Company. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 30.
Chatham.
133. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Repairs of ships. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 30.
Chatham Dock.
134. Phin. Pett and Jos. Lawrence to the Navy Comrs. Report of the rotten state of the Victory. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 30. 135. Memorial by Sir Edw. Walker that the King having authorized the provincial kings-at-arms to wear medals of his arms, the arms are reversed in some of them. He wishes this gross error to be corrected or referred to the Commissioners for the Earl Marshalship, or for His Majesty not to be offended, if he oppose the entry in the office registers of an act whereby any of the King's arms are reversed.
Sept. 30.
Chatsworth.
136. Wm. Earl of Devonshire to Sec. Bennet. Has sent his letter and Calton's examination to Sir Brian Broughton, deputy lieutenant of Staffordshire, desiring him to communicate the business no further than may conduce to the King's service, and to inform him of any further discoveries. Asks if any further light is given by Gladman's examination.
Sept. 30. 137. H. P— to John Knowles. Received his order for 50s. for the Poland brethren. Their countrymen are everywhere imprisoned and expecting banishment. Newgate is so full that they have an infectious malignant fever amongst them, which sends many to their long home; and the magistrates, who think them unfit to breathe their native air when living, bury them as brethren when dead. There is great hope, from a report of Judge Hale, that the proceedings on the Conventicle Act will stop, for at Exeter the Quakers were by his means found not guilty, because no sedition appeared, and the Act is not against religious meetings, but seditious conventicles. The statute would do little hurt, if put in execution by impartial judges. Quotes Mr. Hale's tract on schism. Their Transylvanian friend is not now wishful to see Oxford; invites him to London to see if the Lord has not better work for him. The plague in Holland has decreased from 1,000 to 800 a week. It has taken away Brennius, who has written short pithy notes on the whole Bible. Will send a treatise of his, "De Regno ecclesiastico." With notes by another hand upon the letter. [Two pages.]
Sept. ? 138. Petition of Sir Wm. Thompson, governor of the East India Company, to the King, for a convoy to sail in November next, to meet 10 ships on their way from the Indies, which will call at St. Helena in March or April for refreshment, and will be in danger if there should be war with the neighbour nation.
Sept. ? 139. Petition of Wm. Creed, tailor of the robes in ordinary to the late King, to the Lord Chamberlain of the Household, to move the King for continuance from Michaelmas, 1660, of the allowance of 40l. a year granted him by the late King, to save him from imprisonment and ruin. Has been a great sufferer for loyalty, but since the Restoration his place has been disposed of to another, and his former petition referred to Lord Mansfield, then gentleman of the robes. Annexing,
139. i. Petition of Wm. Creed to the King, for re-admission to his office as Tailor of the Robes, in which he served all the time of the war, and was plundered and his family turned out of doors for loyalty. Waited on Lord Mansfield before His Majesty's landing, as being the sole and eldest survivor in that office. With reference thereon, 22 June, 1660, to Lord Mansfield, master of the robes.
139. ii. Petition of Wm. Creed to the King, for the customary allowance belonging to his place as Tailor of the Robes in ordinary, that he may not perish in prison for debt. Failed in a petition to Lord Mansfield a year ago for restoration to his place, which is now given to another. With reference thereon, 7th August, 1661, to Lord Chamberlain Manchester; and his report, January 10, 1663, that John New, deceased, had 40l. pension from the wardrobe in the lifetime of David Forest, tailor of the robes; that Creed succeeded Forest, and the place being now disposed of to Thos. Bocock, Creed requests the pension formerly paid to New.
139. iii. Certificate by Dr. Ri. Dukeson, and eight others, to the truth of the petition of Wm. Creed. July 17, 1660.
139. iv. Certificate by Wm. Rumbold, clerk of the wardrobe, of the allowance of liveries to John New, according to a warrant prefixed, dated July 2, 1624.
139. v. Warrant for allowance of liveries to Wm. Creed, as tailor of the robes in place of David Forest, and for further allowance to him of 12d. a day till the pension paid to John New expire, when it is to revert to William Creed. [Copy, three pages, certified by Wm. Rumbold.] September 28, 1639.
139. vi. Certificate of the burial of John New, 22 December, 1654, from the register book of St. Lawrence, Jewry. November 27, 1640.
Sept. ? 140. Petition of the two Clerks of the Cheque and the 40 Messengers of the Chamber in ordinary, to Sec. Bennet, to intercede for their arrears of pay. In spite of two references on petitions, they will be two years and a half in arrears at Christmas, and are obliged to neglect their service, to seek bread for their subsistence.
Sept. ? 141. Petition of the two Clerks of the Cheque and the 40 Messengers of the Chamber in ordinary, to the King, for an effectual order for payment of their arrears, to relieve their perishing families, and stop the clamours of their creditors. Were sufferers in the late times, and have hazarded their lives in apprehension of traitors; will be two years and a half in arrears at Christmas. Annexing,
141. i. "List of all the 40 messengers of His Majesty's chamber in ordinary, with their places of abode in London and Westminster."
Sept. ? 142. Petition of Paul Hobson, prisoner in Chepstow Castle, to the King, for liberty, and, if deemed unworthy to remain in England, for leave to pass beyond seas, on sufficient warrant not to return without leave. Has been a prisoner above 13 months, without allowance, and in miserable condition.
Sept. ? 143. Petition of John Collins to the King, for satisfaction for his services in discovering transactions of the late dangerous and horrid plot to Capt. Titus and Mr. Coventry, in which he spent 120l., and exposed his life; believes, by their frequent invitations to him to counsel them, that they are as high as ever in contriving the ruin of His Majesty and the nation.
Sept. ? 144. Memorial of Viscount Andover; entreats that the King would remember his promise to the Queen-Mother, and order him the remainder of his pension, as already granted to the other gentlemen of the bedchamber, notwithstanding the present stay of pensions; being "upon the uttermost confines of starving," for want of the money due to him.
Sept. ? 145. Warrant for a grant to Thos. Earl of Cleveland and Thos. Lord Wentworth, his son, of the custody of a weekly market every Saturday at Ratcliffe Cross, Stepney, and a yearly fair at Mile End Green, with enlargement of his court of pleas in the said manor from 40s. to 5l. [Draft, one and a half pages.]
Sept. Memoranda [by Williamson, from the signet books], of warrants, &c., passed during the month, the uncalendared portions of which are as follow:
Discharge to the merchants between England and the house of Burgundy, of all subsidies, English merchants having the like privileges there.
Grant to Ralph Whitley, in reversion after Thos. Edwards, of the office of Constable of Flint Castle; fee 10l., and of the Keepership of the Gaol; fee, 6l. 1s. 6d.
Note that John Stone, the Queen's yeoman of the stirrup, and the yeoman rider of her hobby-horse have each 50l. a year diet out of the coffery, and her grooms of the chamber in ordinary 2s. 4d. each a day.
Grant to [Edw.] Backwell of 1,500l., for his pains in receiving and telling the money for Dunkirk.
Note that the Queen's pages have 100l. pension, and 20l. a year to buy horses.
Note that the yeomen footmen have 40l. a year.
Grant to the Navy Victualler of a commission to press bakers, smiths, and coopers, at reasonable rates.
Grant to Lord Gerard and others of their invention of water for iron works.
Confirmation to the Duke of Ormond of the sale to him of More Park, made by Sir Rich. Franklin, to whom it was granted by King James, and release of a rent of 120l. formerly reserved on it.
Note that the Marshal's Court, as erected by Charles I., is to extend 12 miles round the court, and to be called "His Majesty's Court of his Palace at Westminster;" that it takes cognizance of pleas personal within the palaces, and 12 miles round, London excepted, the Lord Steward and Knight Marshal being the two judges, and that it was confirmed under the Great Seal, September 1664.
Note that a clerk of the Privy Council has a fee of 50l. for life. [Domestic Corresp., August 1664, No. 97.]
Sept. 146. Valuation of Peter Blackborow's deals and fir timber delivered at Chatham. [Adm. Paper.]
Sept. 147. Report that the patent granted to Mr. Thomas to licence the export of any manufacture, except that in the power of Lord Portland and the Merchant Adventurers, cannot profit him, as none of the manufactures enumerated in his grant are prohibited exports, so that licence is not needed unless he should restrain them, which would obstruct trade, and involve him in costly law suits; but a bill might be brought into Parliament, on petition of dyers, pressers, &c., of drapery, forbidding the export of more undyed and undressed cloths than needed for religious orders, and requiring a licence for those thus exported, which licence may be acceptable to the people, and of use to the party who holds the office. [One and a half pages.]
[Sept.] 148. Answer of Rob. Thomas to the petition of the Merchant Adventurers, delivered in to Council, Aug. 24, in which they complain that he charges more than 2s. 8d. on every cloth exported, as prescribed by an order in 1617; this he says he does because that order cannot be produced, and they themselves charge 5s. 4d.; also that he grants licence of export to unfree men; this he says they also did, when they were lessees of his patent; also that he obstructs trade, by threatening to seize such cloths as they ship on their own free licence; in this he offers to submit to any authentic patent, but thinks the law will support him in defending the rights of the patent which he holds at great rent from honourable persons, and requests protection therein. [One and a quarter pages; see Council Reg.]