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Nov. 17.
Royal James, Downs. |
1. Sir Wm. Penn to [Council ?] In compliance with the Duke of
York's orders to seize all vessels belonging to the United Provinces,
whether outward or inward bound, has sent four vessels to ply
between Dover and Calais and Dieppe. Has seized a Dutch
galliot, sent by Opdam to discover what could be done with the English
fleet, and to return to him at Helvoetsluys. Has sent her into Dover
pier. The Breda and Diamond have arrived, but no news of the
Royal Charles, &c. [One and a half pages.] |
Nov. 17.
Portsmouth. |
2. Wm. Coventry to [Sec. Bennet]. The Duke sends for approval
of the Committee [for Maritime Affairs] his letter to Sir Thos.
Modyford; he does not think fit to write to the privateers, for they
are of all men the most libertine and dissolute, and may make ill use
of a letter from the Duke, challenging it as a right to have commands
in the King's ships, though the least fit for it. The objection against
Taylor as a commisioner for Harwich had not been thought sufficient
to exclude a man of his abilities; will be satisfied with any choice
the King makes. Commissioner Middleton has arrived. Thinks he
will do good service, as he is reported able and diligent. Those that
know with what earnestness his Royal Highness entered on this
voyage, and how he hastened from London only to be out of importuning against it, will not easily believe him returning. It is
certain nothing under Heaven but the King's commands will bring
him back again. [Two pages.] |
Nov. 17.
Portsmouth. |
Warrant from Lord Admiral the Duke of York to George Erwin,
captain of the William, to take the command of the said ship,
obeying directions from himself, or any superior officer in the service.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 383.] |
| Nov. 17. |
3. Proposals for a patent to be granted to a Company of Merchants
to trade to the port of Mocha on the Red Sea, under the King's
special protection, that port not being used by the East India
Company. |
Nov. 17.
Porchester. |
4. Monsieur Dupuy to Williamson. Has told Mr. Coventry
what he ordered. They are waiting a north wind to set sail and
bring the Royal Charles and James, which they hope are in the
Downs. [French.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
Certificate by Sec. Bennet that Francis Brunetty, an Italian, has
taken the Oath of Allegiance. [Ent. Book 16, p. 270.] |
Nov. 17.
Portsmouth. |
5. T. Ross to Williamson. Is troubled about [the wool business].
[See Nov. 12.] Sec. Nicholas suggested it. Has stayed three months
for the order, and wants to clear himself to the poor men that he
did not juggle with them as others have done. All are now well
equipped; the winds have greatly befriended them; the Duke of
York is indefatigable, and the men cheerful. The enclosed have
made a poor young Duke [Monmouth] sigh and sweat, not being
used to write; the letter to the King is in answer to a very kind one
from him-yesterday. |
Nov. 17.
Cockpit. |
6. Sir Willm. Clarke to Williamson. The Duke [of Albemarle]
wants an order for 70 muskets and bandoleers, 30 pikes, 100 swords,
1 drum, and 2 halberts, for Capt. Sheldon's company. |
| Nov. 17. |
Grant to William Clayton of the office of Musician in ordinary
on the treble hautboy; wages and livery, 66l. 2s. 6d. a year.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 17. |
Grant to James Hamilton, groom of the bedchamber, of a pension
of 500l. a year. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Ordnance Comrs. The contract made with the
late Dan. O'Neale, for making and repairing gunpowder, has been
resigned by his widow, the Countess of Chesterfield. Intends to
suppress the office of powder maker, and commit the management of
it to them, and therefore authorizes them to conclude contracts
for supply and repair of powder, engaging to ratify the same. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 36.] |
| [Nov. 17.] |
7. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 17.
Edinburgh. |
8. Proclamation by the Council of Scotland, that as divers
ministers ousted by law still repair to the towns, in contempt of the
Acts of Parliament and Council, and debauch the subjects from their
duty and obedience, a macer go to the Market Cross of Edinburgh,
and order all such to depart the town within 48 hours, unless they
obtain licence from Council or their Bishop to remain on some lawful
business, on penalty of being seized, imprisoned, and punished, as
movers of sedition. [Printed.] |
Nov. 17.
Navy Office. |
9. Warrant from the Navy Commissioners to the Storekeeper and
Clerk of the Cheque at Deptford, to give directions for building
three long boats, two pinnaces, and one jollywat. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 17.
Dover. |
10. Thos. Wale, shipwright, to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of a
Holland "boyer" of 90 tons burthen, captured by Capt. Batts; the
governor of the castle sent the serjeant of the Admiralty to take an
invoice of it and the goods, &c. Squire Gauden begins to slaughter
beefs at the newly erected place. The merchants bate little of 50s. a
cwt. for tallow. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 18.
Woolwich. |
11. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. The particular estimate
required for the second, third, and fourth rate ships, mentioning the
quantity and price of all materials, and charge of all sorts of workmanship, cannot be made under five or six days. The King has
ordered drafts of a second and fourth rate ship. Mr. Gosage's tender
of broom. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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11. i. Chris. Pett and Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Think
the building of second, third, and fourth rate ships will
be worth 11l., 8l. 10s., and 7l. per ton respectively, and 5l.
for a ketch. Woolwich, Nov. 17, 1664. |
Nov. 18.
London. |
12. News letter [by H. Muddiman?]. A committee is appointed
for maritime affairs; 5,000 more seamen are to be levied, ships built
or fitted out, accounts brought of merchant ships bearing demiculverins, cannon cast, &c. The fleet is detained by winds, but daily
expected at Portsmouth; the decks are cleared for fight. The navy
is in three squadrons:—the 1st of 13 ships, commanded by the Duke
of York, with Sir John Lawson vice-admiral and Sir Wm. Berkeley
rear-admiral; the 2nd, Prince Rupert, Capt. Allin, and Capt. Sansum;
the 3rd, the Earl of Sandwich, Sir George Aiskew [Ayscough], and
Capt. Teddeman; this is beside other ships. Several Yarmouth
herring fishers have voluntarily gone into the navy service. A vessel
coming daily from Rotterdam thither has brought the infection, and
several have died of it. [Three pages, partial duplicate of the letter
of Nov. 16.] |
| Nov. 18. |
13. Earl of Peterborough to Williamson. There is a general
impatience for the ships which may bring them in sight of their
neighbours, and men are very intent on their business. Is sorry to
see the protection designed for Guinea made the subject of raillery;
would be glad at least to save the moneys he lent. |
| Nov. 18. |
14. Certificate by Rich. Ogden, that the presence of Walter
Brocket, of Kingston-upon-Hull, is needed in a suit which he has
in the Court of Exchequer against Edw. Thorold. |
Nov. 18.
Garsdale, Yorkshire. |
15. Abraham Nelson to Sec. Bennet. Begs him to present the
enclosed to the King. Encloses, |
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15. i. Abraham Nelson to the King. Is anxious to preserve him
from bloody schismatics and heretics. Wrote to prove
that the times of his banishment were the times of Antichrist prophesied about. Knowing that the general pardon
would not be accepted, wrote to the House of Commons, to
advise a standing army of horse, of old cavaliers; this
was proposed, but laid aside. The people will never be quiet
till some such course is taken. There are 140 Nonconformist ministers in that county, and many more Anabaptists, Millenarians, and Quakers, who think they
should be as much tolerated as the Papists who were not
guilty of the late war. If they and their favourers were
numbered, they would exceed two parts of the common
people, and many of the nobility and gentry are connected with them. It would cost little more to pay a
standing army, than foot companies when called up for
exercise; it would employ the poorer cavaliers, who are
much persecuted, and who would be glad of Oliver's law,
forbidding arrests on Sundays; it is hard for them
to lie in gaol for debt. Urges His Majesty to read his
grandfather's book, and not trust a Puritan more than
a Highlander or Border thief; and hopes he may be the
means of reconciling the churches of England and Rome,
chiefly divided by that hot sprit of John Wickliffe of Oxford, and thus of expelling Antichrist from his dominions.
They [the Nonconformists, &c.,] cheat in the hearth-money,
and take everything done in Church or State in the worst
sense they can invent; they are wary in speaking, to keep
themselves from the halter, but they hatch disobedience in
the hearers. They know that being so numerous, His
Majesty cannot force them to conformity by banishment
or death, without putting the kingdom in danger; but by
a competent force in the field, they might be brought to their
allegiance, or punished with death or banishment for
their incorrigible obstinacy. [Three pages.]
Garsdale, Nov. 17. |
Nov. 18.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation ordering all cashiered soldiers of the late usurped
powers, who have not a special licence from the Lord General, one of
the Secretaries of State, or three or more of the Privy Council, to
leave town by Nov. 20, and not to return before May 20 next.
[Printed. Proc. Coll., pp. 173–4; the same as that of Nov. 3.] |
| [Nov. 18.] |
16. Draft of the above. [One and a quarter pages.] |
| Nov. 18? |
17. John Every to [Williamson]. Requests a pass to London
for Peter Bowes, an honest person, who regrets having served the
Parliament against the King. On account of the proclamation, he
knows not how to procure a pass from the authorized persons.
Endorsed with Every's address, in Channel Row. |
Nov. 19.
Portsmouth. |
18. Wm. Coventry to Sec. Bennet. Thinks the fleet so nearly
manned that it may now be completed from privateers. Regrets
the dissensions at Tangiers. The direction only to secure those who
have taken press money till they give security to appear, is not
rigorous enough; they will hope not to be looked after or found,
especially if pressed out of their own country, and the difficulty of
examining the subscription of the bonds is very great; many port
bonds in the Custom House are forgotten and passed by; nothing
but the rigour of punishment and example will do the business.
The rulers of the watermen will be remiss in apprehending the
servants and sons of their fellows, as has been already proved; a
warrant from the Lord Chief Justice would be of more terror than
all that the watermen can do. The Elizabeth, being of 46 guns, is too
good to send to Harwich for pressed men, and should join the fleet.
The Eagle would do better, and might be manned with London
watermen, on promise not to be pressed further than to carry the
ship down to Harwich. Believes the Scotchmen at Yarmouth may
be found on merchantmen, where they have run for great wages.
The Committee [for Maritime Affairs] free strangers' ships from embargo; asks if the Council, by whom the embargo was laid, consents.
The Duke has sent Lord Colepeper to stay Dutch ships, on pretence
that they have stayed a ship of masts belonging to the King. Fears
the bad weather may damage some of the ships. Thinks by the list of
ships in the Downs, that the embargo has been ill kept at Gravesend;
inquiries should be made, for very few passes have been granted
except for fish ships. Commissioner Middleton hesitates to act,
hearing that his patent is stopped; begs its dispatch, as he will be
likely to do good; he is informing himself of the methods of the
place. Has received no dispatch from him [Sec. Bennet], but one
from Sir George Downing by mistake. Notes that two ketches are
ordered to be built, but the King has bespoken the purchase of one.
Thinks hiring a cheaper and quicker way. [Begun on the 18th,
five pages.] |
Nov. 19.
Isle of Wight. |
19. Col. Walter Slingsby to [Williamson]. Hen. Miller, boat
swain of the Elias, has been there, and given particulars of taking
the New Netherlands. The Elias foundered 140 leagues from
shore on the coast of New England, and 100 men were drowned. |
Nov. 19.
London. |
20. H. P— to John Knowles, Pershore. Hopes to see him this
month; he shall return if the work of the Gospel require it. The
Quakers sent to banishment from Hertford and shipped for Barbadoes have returned, the master certifying that from the disasters
which befell him, he thought it unlawful to transport them without
their consent. The jurymen who would not find a verdict against
them are to be tried at Guildhall. With postscript by T. Firmin,
that he has provided Knowles an upper room, bed, stool, candle, and
a good fire shall not be wanting, and that he lives in Lombard Street,
opposite the George Inn. |
| Nov. ? |
21. Petition of Anna Le Grand, widow, to the King, for a particular
order for payment of her pension, now two years in arrear, for want
of which she is ready to perish. |
| Nov. 19. |
22. Anna Le Grand to Sec. Bennet. Is in great distress, obliged
to beg or pawn; begs him to hasten the signing of an order for her
pension; would rather be buried alive than live in this lingering
condition. Annexing, |
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22. i. Form of a warrant to pay to Anna Le Grand a year and
a half arrears due on her pension, for relief of her present
urgent condition. Whitehall, Nov. 16, 1664. |
Nov. 19.
Edinburgh. |
23. R. M[eni] to Hen. Muddiman. A proclamation is issued,
ordering non-conforming ministers to obey the last Act of Parliament, which forbids their coming within five miles of any
borough, unless they have business at law compelling their attendance, when they may petition for a special licence. This was
issued because many are believed to be lurking about the town,
and labouring to seduce the people. |
Nov. 19.
Beaudesert. |
24. Sir Brian Broughton to Williamson. Sends his scout's letter.
They fear their design may be discovered, because Col. Careless
told his wife to sell off his stock and hasten to London. Downes
and Fletcher are said to be at sea. Encloses, |
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24. i. Wa. Collins to Sir Brian Broughton. The Irish and
north country do not like rise speedily, because of the
season. Holland thinks them burdensome, because horses
from a foreign nation, which is to help them, have come
over there, and want some harbour to winter in.
Nov. 19, 1664. |
[Nov. 19.]
Royal Charles, Saturday. |
25. Prince Rupert to Sec. Bennet. The Charles and all the other
river ships came up last night, and the Duke [of York] went on board
the same night. The wind is west, so the fleet is fast again. There
are there 43 of the bravest ships ever seen. Is just going on board
Sir Wm. Berkeley, and will do as he wrote word he should. |
| Nov. 19. |
26. Thos. Kendall to Williamson. Requests delivery of the commissions of Shilling Terry, who is to be Lieutenant of the William,
and John Eden of the John and Margaret, both East India ships. |
| Nov. 19. |
Commission for John Eden to be Lieutenant of the John and
Margaret, under command of Capt. Chappell. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 383.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Commission to Shilling Terry to be Lieutenant of the William,
under command of Capt. Erwin. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 383.] |
| Nov. 19. |
27. Bond of Walter Brocket, of Kingston-upon-Hull, and two
others, in 300l., for his not abetting nor concealing any design against
government, and appearing within six days on summons. |
| Nov. 19. |
28. Earl of Sandwich to [Sec. Bennet]. Begs his assistance in
the affairs of the great wardrobe. Thinks the Duke of Albemarle
and Lord Chamberlain have spoken to him about it. Fervently
desires to serve the King, but cannot, unless furnished with materials proportionable to what is required. [Two pages.] |
Nov. 19.
Woolwich. |
29. Estimate by Chris. Pett and Jonas Shish of materials and
workmanship for building a fourth-rate ship; total, 4,234l 10s.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 19.
Woolwich. |
30. Estimate by Chris. Pett and Jonas Shish for building a ketch
of 100 tons burthen; total, 508l. 10s. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 19.
Ollerton, Sherwood. |
31. Thos Corbin to the Navy Comrs. Complains of delay in
waiting the leisure of the "base, cross-grained watermen" employed
in the carriage of timber. The justices' warrants for 300 carriages
have sent in the carters very fast. Commends Capt. Greene's
diligence. Will bring up the accounts shortly. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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31. i. Note of the lading of the Golden Star; 77 loads of timber. |
Nov. 19.
Dover. |
32. Thos. Wale to the Navy Comrs. A pink of 140 tons,
laden with sugars, is captured by the Colchester; being leaky, her
goods will be landed at once. The Earl of Sandwich has appointed
two pilots for carrying in and out the navy ships. No others
should be allowed, in order to prevent casualties and embezzlements.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 19.
The Kent, Downs. |
33. Capt. Thos. Ewens to the Navy Comrs. Has arrived in the
Downs, having accompanied the Royal Charles, &c., through the
King's Channel. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 20.
Dover Castle. |
34. Capt. John Strode, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, to the Navy
Comrs. Sends rolls of the pressed men. His serjeant has impressed 17 able seamen. There are many fit for service, but the
magistrates will not do their duty. Those impressed east of Rye
were sent to Chatham; those west, to Portsmouth. Capts. Heling
and Batts have sent in three Dutch vessels; knows not what to do
with the seamen, having no provisions for them, yet "live they
must." [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 20.
Portsmouth. |
35. W. Coventry to Williamson. Thanks for his letters and
news. |
| Nov. 20. |
36. W. Coventry to [Sec. Bennet]. Returns his letters, which
the Duke had not time to read before. [Unfinished.] |
| Nov. 20. |
37. Account of 32 conventicles held in and about London, since
Oct. 26, 1664. [One and a half pages.] |
Nov. 20.
Somerset House. |
38. Earl of St. Alban's to Sec. Bennet. The papers he named
relate to a debt for arms owing by the late King to Marthias, a
French merchant, now solicited by Pestalozzi. They contain the
accounts and obligations to pay them. |
| Nov. 21. |
Licence to Edw. Rolt to stay in town, according to the power
given to Sec. [Bennet] by the proclamation of 18th November
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 279.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Licence from Sec. Bennet to Walter Brocket, of Kingston-onHull, to stay in town, having delivered bond, &c. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 279.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Like licence to John Barber; noted "Mr. Seymour." Minute.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 279.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to the Ordnance Commissioners to deliver two blankets
per man for the use of the Guards under Lord Wentworth, on board
the Royal Katherine, now at Woolwich, and the Triumph in the
Hope. [Ent. Book 16, p. 279.] |
Nov. 21.
Christ's College, Cambridge. |
39. Dr. John Carr to Williamson. Asks if any attempts have
lately been made to invalidate any of the King's letters granted to
some of his college, particularly himself. Dr. Sparrow, master of
Queen's, is now Vice-Chancellor, and is coming to visit the college.
Presumes he will not interfere with their grants, being himself obliged
to the King in that respect. Begs dispatch of a business for one of
the Fellows. |
| Nov. 21. |
40. Certificate by Edm. Green, and 18 others, of the good conduct,
loyalty, and sufferings of Wm. Sheppard, mercer, of Kington, co.
Hereford, and that he was never a cherisher of sects, but adhered to
the Church of England; also deposition of Fras. Allen and of Thos.
Phillipps, of Builth, co. Brecon, that John Watkins threatened
mischief to Wm. Sheppard, on account of some differences between
them. [Copies.] Annexing, |
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40. i. Statement of the case between Wm. Sheppard and John
Watkins, sen., drover of Gladestry, co. Radnor, that
Sheppard, being a deputy receiver of the 18 months'
assessment, lent between 300l. and 400l. to Watkins and
his sons, and then summoning them for repayment, they
denied the debt. Sheppard thereupon commenced a suit
against them, to escape which Watkins falsely accused
him, before Sec. Bennet, of speaking words against the
King and government. |
| Nov. 21. |
41. List of ships now in the Downs, being 12 of the King's ships
and 25 merchantmen; with names of the masters and places of
destination of the latter. Wind S. W. |
| Nov. 21. |
42. Thos. Kendall to Sam. Pepys. Entreats an order to Capt.
Leonard Webber, commander of the Dorcas, [an East India Company's ship,] which goes before the other ships, to wear a jack, so
as to keep the ships together; also, a protection for 17 of her men.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 21.
Portsmouth. |
43. Sir Wm. Berkeley to Sam. Pepys. The turning over of men
into the Resolution has taken up all the tickets; 100 more are
wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 21.
Harwich. |
44. John Browne to Sir Wm. Batten. Particulars of contracts
for blocks and sackcloth. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 21.
Harwich. |
45. Anthony Deane to Sam. Pepys. Excuses his delay in sending
the new ship's accounts. Compass timber wanted; there is some
which has lain for years at Woolwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 21.
Harwich. |
46. Anthony Deane to Sir Wm. Batten. To similar effect.
Tender of plank by Mr. Robinson of Walderswick. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 22. |
47. Capt. George Erwin to the Navy Comrs. Certifies the fitness
of Wm. Bagg for the office of Gunner. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 22.
Portsmouth. |
48. St. J. Steventon to Sam. Pepys. Notice of ships still
left in harbour. Promises a speedy account of disbursements.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 22. |
49. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Proposes the launch of the
Paul. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
Nov. 22.
Portsmouth. |
50. Wm. Coventry to Sec. Bennet. Does not trouble the Duke,
who is often abroad, for his signature, when there are only matters
of fact to be related, or hints of things to be given, which are fitter
for rejection or debate when presented by him than by the Duke.
The Mary has brought only 100 very poor men from Plymouth.
Sir Chas. Littleton's soldiers have arrived, but without arms, so
that they cannot be improved in the use of them. The Duke hopes
other soldiers will bring their arms, when marched for embarking
Some are sightly men and will do good service when used to be
sea, and it seems likely that the Dutch will give breathing time.
Sends for approval short instructions for Capt. Allin, to be forwarded
by Lord Ambassador Fanshaw. Hopes the report is false of the
plague being in Yarmouth, as it may afford numbers of good
seamen. The Duke has sent to Cowes a vessel lately come
from Amsterdam, sometimes pretending to be Venetian, sometimes Genoese; asks directions in such cases; if suspicions be totally
rejected, no prizes will be found in the sea. The Duke has ordered
6d. reward to any person who shall bring in a soldier or sailor
absent without ticket of leave. Whilst the sea is clear, guns should
be sent up to increase the number of those in the Straits' fleet, which
will soon be returning. Thinks seamen may be obtained from
Guernsey or Jersey, and thus French and Flanders seamen engaged
on the King's side, who will else be taken by the Dutch. The Duke
holds a daily council of the flag officers. Hearing that one of the
King's ships, bound for Tangiers, is detained in Torbay, he sent
an order to the commander to seize and bring to Plymouth divers
Dutch ships riding there; having begun, it is better to reckon for a
great deal than for a little. Hopes the Lord Treasurer's orders
are coming for his officers to take charge of prizes in all the ports.
[Three and a half pages. Endorsed "Read at the Committee."] |
| Nov. ? |
51. Petition of Henry Earl of Peterborough to the King, for a
letter to Trinity College, Cambridge, to procure him the reversion
of the rectory and parsonage of Hatchden, co. Bedford, of which his
ancestors have long been tenants, but Farrer, his servant, whom he
employed during the troubles to renew his lease, renewed it for
himself. |
| Nov. 22. |
The King to the Master, &c. of Trinity College, Cambridge.
During the late troubles, Mr. Farrer, solicitor of the affairs of the
Countess-Dowager of Peterborough, obtained for her a lease of the
rectory of Hatchden, co. Bedford, to the injury of the present Earl,
then beyond the seas on account of his loyalty; as this lease is now
expiring, requests that it may be renewed in favour of the Earl.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 73.] |
| [Nov. 22.] |
52. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. 22. |
53. Wm. Knight to Sec. Bennet. Begs him to prevent any disgraceful infliction which the rigour of a city jury may pass on
him. Having given a perfect account of the transaction which
has rendered him a captive, hopes he will regard him as candidly as
possible. |
| Nov. 22 ? |
54. Petition of Wm. Knight to Sec. Bennet, for remission of any
sentence of disgrace, if the prosecution should be severe. Made the
most ample and satisfactory confession to him that he could, and
now finds that that alone will be made use of to his prejudice. |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
55. Warrant to the Navy Commissioners to order 25 blankets to
be sent on board the Royal Katherine, at Woolwich, and the same
number on board the Triumph in the Hope, for the use of 50 soldiers
of the King's regiment on board each ship; with draft of a clause,
ordering as many blankets as needful to allow two for each soldier,
to be certified by the captain and purser of the ships. |
Nov. 22.
Portsmouth. |
56. Dr. Wm. Quatremaine to Williamson. Hopes soon to return
to town, but has written to Dr. Clarke about him, though thinking
him beyond danger of a relapse. |
Nov. 22.
Hull. |
57. Luke Whittington to Geo. [Jas.] Hickes. Three Bourdeaux
ships have arrived, and three from London. The impressed men
have sailed for London. An embargo has come down for all
Holland ships, which will matter little there, where there are
so few. |
Nov. 23.
Norwich. |
58. Willm. Nowell to Henry Muddiman. On search into the
report of the plague being in Yarmouth, it was found that, though
three died in one house, only one had the plague, and it has not
spread. One or two houses are shut up, because persons ventured
ashore from a Holland ship, notwithstanding the limitation to the
contrary. |
| Nov. 23. |
59. Sir Phil. Musgrave to Sec. Bennet. Gives, as ordered, an
account of the affront done to the King in his person. At a meeting of deputy lieutenants and justices of peace at the sessions for
Cumberland, the sheriff said he must arrest him at the suit of Wm.
Christian, customer of Carlisle, unless he would refer the matter to
four gentlemen, or waive his privilege of Parliament, and have it
settled by law; refusing this, was taken prisoner a little, till his
attorney promised to answer for him. This was done in affront of
him, the matter being so small. Christian also spoke slightingly of
him. Thinks no governor of a garrison has been so dealt with.
[One and a half pages.] Annexing, |
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59. i. Statement [by Sir P. Musgrave] that the suit in question
is about Christian's claim, as customer, of a halfpenny
a beast, which was paid in the late King's time; but
now, since the imposition laid on Irish cattle in 1660,
the customers receive 6s. for every entry of cattle. The
affront to himself is the thing that should be insisted on. |
| Nov. 23. |
60. Willm. Hall to Sec. Bennet. Sir Wm. Penn, with part of
the fleet, set sail to-day. The herring fleet from Yarmouth, of 20
sail, appeared on the back of the sands, stood into the Downs, and
is in company with Sir Wm. Penn. Wind N.W. |
Nov. 23.
Dover. |
61. J[ohn] C[arlisle] to Williamson. The fleet, which was in
the Downs, 12 ships, with 25 herring vessels from Yarmouth, has
sailed by, and gave rise to an alarm of the Dutch fleet. Two Dutch
vessels have been brought in. Asks who are to be head Commissioners for the Prize Office, and whether he must address them or not
on his business. There are six prizes now in the harbour. |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
62. Proclamation ordering all seamen who have received press
money for entering the service of the navy to repair to their respective
ships, at the time appointed, on pain of death and other penalties
against offenders, for whose speedy punishment commissions of
oyer and terminer are to be appointed; also ordering magistrates to
search for and apprehend them. [Printed, two pages.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Copy of the above. [Printed. Proc. Coll., pp. 175–6.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Warrant to the Ordnance Commissioners to deliver 70 muskets
and bandoleers, 30 pikes, 100 swords, 1 drum, and 2 halberts to
Wm. Sheldon, for the use of this company in the island of Guernsey.
[Ent. Book, 20, p. 37.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Commission to Rowland Selby to be Quartermaster to the
King's own regiment of Guards, under command of Lord Hawley.
Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 38.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Warrant to the Ordnance Commissioners to deliver to Sir John
Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, such proportions of powder,
bullet, &c., as he shall from time to time find requisite. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 38.] |
| Nov. ? |
63. Petition of Ambrose Atfield, chaplain in the Tower, to the
King, for a letter to Cambridge University to admit him Doctor,
his service not allowing him to be absent as long as required to
perform the duties for his degree. |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Recommends
Ambrose Atfield for the degree of D.D., and John Chris. Maesler,
physician to the late King's armies in Ireland, for that of M.D.; dispensing with the exercises of the former, on account of his constant attendance as chaplain in the Tower. [Ent. Book 19,
p. 26.] |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Col. John Russell, of the Guards, of a
moiety of certain moneys detained by the treasurers, receivers, or
collectors of customs, sequestrations, &c., for cos. Norfolk and
Cambridge, and Isle of Ely, during the late usurpation; with power
to recover the same, paying the other moiety into the Exchequer
[Ent. Book 16, p. 279.] |
| Nov. [23.] |
64. Draft of the above. [Two pages.] |
| Nov. ? |
65. Estimate of the expense of repaving and repairs of the
stables; total, 960l. 5s.; signed by the Duke of Albemarle, [master
of the horse], B. Grenvile, and four others. |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Ambrose Norton, surveyor of the
stables, 960l. 5s., for their repair and new paving. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 280.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Privy seal for 500l. to Thomas Ross, for secret service, without
account. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 281.] |
| Nov. |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet, Nov. 1664.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Warrant for a grant to John Madden and Thomas Agar of the
office of Surveyor of Woods and Forests on this side Trent, as lately
held by Dan. Treswell; fee, 50l. a year. [Ent. Book 16, p. 281.] |
| Nov. [23.] |
66. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Katherine Countess of Chesterfield of an
annuity of 3,000l. a year, for 17 years, being the term of a lease
granted to her late husband, Dan. O'Neale, of the sole making and
repairing of gunpowder for the King's stores, which lease has been
surrendered by her. [Ent. Book 16, p. 282.] |
| Nov. [23.] |
67. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
68. Warrant for a grant to James Duke of York of all manors,
lands, &c., in co. Warwick, whereof Richard Danford, of London, died
possessed, and which are escheated to the Crown for want of heirs. |
| Nov. 23. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 285.] |
| Nov. 23. |
69. Certificate by Jonas Shish of the fitness of George Hipton,
shipwright, for the place of Carpenter on board the Dolphin. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 23.
The Hound, Rolling Grounds, Harwich. |
70. Capt. John Fortescue to Sam. Pepys. Has brought his ship
to anchor, with intent to put all impressed men on board the Breda,
but neither that nor any other of the King's ships being at Harwich,
requests further orders how to dispose of them. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 24.
Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
71. Ralph Thicknes and Thos. Hollier, wardens of Surgeons' Hall,
to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Solby may well be trusted with the sole
fitting of all surgeons' chests for the navy, reserving to other surgeons the privilege granted them by charter, either to make their own
medicines, or to have their chests furnished by what apothecary they
please, providing the value amount to no more than the freight
money allowed by the King; the society to be judges of the price
and quality of the goods. [Adm. Paper,] |
Nov. 24.
Harwich. |
72. John Browne to the Navy Comrs. A vessel has arrived from
Yarmouth, laden with cordage; begs an order to receive it. Men
wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 24.
Portsmouth. |
73. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Account of contracts entered into for timber, plank, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 24. |
74. Certificate by Capt. Wm. Badiley, and six others, of the fitness
of Abel Woollard for the service of boatswain in the Francis.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Reference to Lord Treasurer Southampton on the petition of
Col. Robt. Phillips for a lease for 31 years of certain waste and
derelict lands in the hundreds of Colridge Heytor. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 100.] |
Nov. 24.
Portsmouth. |
75. Wm. Coventry to Sec. Bennet. Mr. King has been to solicit
the Duke. Referred him to the Committee [of Council for Navy
affairs], not knowing that Taylor was so likely to succeed. Wishes
the Eagle were coming, as another fifth-rate is wanted. Thinks
Lord Lauderdale right that the Scotchmen cannot be punished
amongst the rest of the runaways; but if they run after they are
entered on board the King's ships, thinks they might. If the reason
given of seizing Holland vessels be the detention by them of that
ship of masts, it may blind the Dutch a little longer, and pretty
good reprisals are taken. Notice should be sent northward to prepare against the Zealanders, who will be pirating that way. The
Committee was also to attend to the protection of trade. Convoys
might be spared, if the Dutch have not sent for their fleet, so that
a battle is not likely. Prizes are sent to Dover or a near port,
because the fleet must not be unmanned by sparing men to carry
them up the river. By Opdam's instructions, and De Ruyter's
having gone out, it is shown that it is a fallacious assurance that,
because they are a commonwealth, their designs will be shown
before they can attempt anything. De Ruyter's going out is the
cause of the King's ordering ships taking, and therefore of the
war; and its being done by De Witt's orders, not those of the
States General, might be used by the Prince of Orange's friends to
injure De Witt. Sir William Berkeley is sent with six frigates
into the Channel, but not to go beyond the Isle of Wight, and to return if the Dutch fleet appear. Hopes orders are given for disposal
of Dutchmen taken; they should not be sent home, as that only
helps to man their ships for them. The Duke of York is preparing
to go on board the Swiftsure. Some landsmen having no arms are
sent to Southampton to quarter, and the Duke has sent 200l. of his
own money to Sir Chas. Littleton for them; none but able, strongbodied men should be taken; the rest are refused, when the King
has been at the charge of raising and marching them. [Four pages.
Begun on the 23rd.] |
Nov. 24.
Portsmouth. |
76. Wm. Coventry to Sec. Bennet. Cannot see why the Dutch
ambassador should be told that the King has resolved to set upon
them; his ignorance might have been very fortunate, and perhaps
given means to the ship with masts and others to withdraw from
Holland. Now he will send up an express, and the traders to the
northward, and even in the Downs, when the great ships have sailed,
must look to themselves. Does not think the sum demanded by the
Committee greater than the war will require, but objects to the
grounds on which it is stated; the preparations have not cost nearly
800,000l.; the men, at the highest calculation, have not cost more
than 504,000l. If the replenishing of the stores be included, that
makes part of the 1,700,000l. mentioned for next year's expense; the
House of Commons is so jealous of anything that looks like fallacy,
that this may do rather harm than good, and they will see that
if 800,000l. has been already spent, more than 1,700,000l. will be
needed to conclude the matter. [Two and a quarter pages.] |
Nov. 24.
Portsmouth. |
77. Duke of York to Sec. Bennet. Has consulted with the flag
officers on the proposals of the Navy Commissioners, and they agree
that it would be better for the victuals for 1,000 men to be prepared at
Newcastle, as formerly, than at Hull, because Newcastle, on account
of the coal trade, is always supplied with good ships which could
carry victuals to the fleet, and this is needed rather than for the
ships to come to port for victuals; also, Newcastle is not so far
inland as Hull. They think the small reward of 6d. per head to
commanders for pressed men would do little good. They will do
their utmost, from desire to show their diligence by manning their
ships. The officers desire that he (the Duke) should have the nomination of one of the Commissioners for prizes. It was suspected in
the last Dutch war, that the prize officers, for some bye-ends, prosecuted very slightly; and thus the seamen and public were defrauded
of their shares in the prizes; would take care to appoint some one
approved by the whole fleet, the appointment to be for six months
only, renewable on approbation. [Two pages.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Col. William Legg 20,000l., for the
present supply of stores for the Tower. [Ent. Book 16, p. 280.] |
| Nov. 24. |
78. The King's speech on the meeting of Parliament. Details
the circumstances which have brought on the Dutch war; requests
aid therein, and rebuts the "vile jealousy," that he intends to gain
large supplies for the war, and then make a sudden peace. [Five
pages, printed. Also printed in Lords' Journals, xi., 614–5.] |
| Nov. 24. |
79. Draft of the above. [In the King's own hand. Three pages.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Commission for Willm. Montgomery to be Quartermaster to the
Earl of Oxford's regiment of Horse Guards. Minute. [Ent.
Book 20, p. 38.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
80. Note of the preceding commission, and of that of Rowland
Selby as quartermaster. |
Nov. 25.
Egleston. |
81. Christopher Sanderson to Sir Philip Musgrave. The party
are exalted with hopes of a war with the Dutch, and of troubles from
the Presbyterian Scotch. Dares not write without cypher the name
of a person who advised another not to take any office under this
government, or he would be turned out at the time of deliverance.
Asks money for his informer, and a preferment for his own son,
who has studied at Leyden and Gray's Inn, is courageous and civil,
and speaks Dutch, Polish, Sclavonic, Bohemian, and French. [One
and a half pages.] |
| Nov. 25. |
Warrant to Mr. L'Estrange to apprehend John Westcombe and
his wife, Eliz. Ward, and Sarah Kent [Keat]. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 285.] |
Nov. 25.
Swiftsure, Spithead. |
82. Wm. Coventry to [Sec. Bennet]. The ships from the Downs
are near, but cannot come up for the wind, which keeps them in,
but will carry the Dutch through the channel. Thinks directions
should be sent to Yarmouth, for preventing the spread of the plague.
The Parliament men have all left the fleet, except Sir Wm. Penn,
Mr. Vaughan, and himself. Will not mind foul weather there, if it
be fair at Westminster. Hopes good news thence. [One and a half
pages.] |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
83. Order in Council for notice to be given in all foreign despatches,
especially to the plantations and factories in Africa and America, of
the seizure made of all Dutch ships, and for letters to be sent to
Lord Willoughby of Parham, Sir Wm. Berkeley, Sir Thos. Modyford, and the Commissioners of New England, to the same effect. |
[Nov. 25.
[Whitehall.] |
84. Petition of Frances Lambert formerly Sanders of Bristol,
now of Dublin, to the King, for present relief and future support, as
referred to the Lord Treasurer to report something for her. Has
been often imprisoned for loyalty, and was tried for life, and condemned to death at Abingdon, by Sir Rich. Browne, but escaped.
Has lost many hundred pounds, besides sums due to her from his
late and present Majesty. |
| Nov. 25. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Treasurer. [Ent.
Book 2, p. 101.] |
| Nov. 26. |
85. Account of payments made for the garrison of Carlisle, from
25th June to 26th November, 1664, since which date the monthly
pay is to be issued according to the present establishment, and
nothing on the former privy seal of 25th June, 1661. |
| Nov. 26. |
86. Trinity House certificate of the fitness of James Kember, of
Wapping, to take charge of a fourth or fifth rate ship. [Adm.
Paper, damaged.] |
Nov. 26.
Portsmouth. |
87. Ben. Johnson to Sam. Pepys. Sends a bill for the last parcel
of Holland cordage received from Yarmouth. Arrival of various
stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 26. |
88. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Progress of works on the
John and Margaret. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
Nov. 26.
Royal Charles, near Portsmouth. |
89. H. Brouncker to Sec. Bennet. Thanks for a present. The
wind being west, all lie still, except Sir Wm. Berkeley, who with
five ships has gone to hunt for Dutchmen. |
Nov. 26.
Isle of Wight. |
90. Col. Walter Slingsby to [Williamson]. The watches and
guard poles being repaired, few ships can pass the Channel without
discovery; 14 or 15 sail of great ships were discovered, pilots sent,
and they are now anchored, so that there is a jolly fleet at Spithead.
The common people are in good heart, and think the Dutch dare
not fight. A galley has brought in three Dutch merchantmen. |
Nov. 26.
Edinburgh. |
91. R. M[eni] to Henry Muddiman. The boys having broken
open Sir Walter Seaton's lodgings and seized his papers, did not
regard the Lord Provost and bailies with their halberdiers, on which,
not having time to gather the companies, they called the Lord Lyon;
he sent 60 musketeers from the castle, who, being opposed, shot one of
the boys, and wounded others, whereon the rest fled, but two were
secured. The Lord Commissioner held a council, and the Provost was
ordered to secure the hoys. The Exchequer has met; the merchants
petitioned that the Act of Parliament now proceeded on was 60 years
old, made for emergency, and never put in execution; that the sealing their cloth and giving oath for goods imported injure their
trade, and another Act was pleaded whereby they are not liable to
oath. It was therefore ordered that all the goods should be sealed,
but the oath delayed till further consideration. The merchants
are willing to pay dues, but the new imposition of 80 per cent.
troubles them. There were never more English commodities in
Scotland than at present, but the 80 per cent. frightening the merchants, they shut their shops, till Council ordered them to open,
because the boys were idle, and took to drink, and to revenge themselves on those who disturbed trade. The masters have delivered up
16 or 18 of them. The boys' watchword was "For our posterity!"
One of them was proved to have been trying to repress disorders,
but the judge being strictly ordered to hang them on conviction,
did not liberate him, but remitted him to the Council. The people
are willing to serve the King with life and fortune; the disturbance
was only with some 20 boys in drink. Sir And. Ramsay, the provost, did all that could be done. The laird of Lundie, brother's
son and intended heir of the Earl of Lauderdale, a sweet stately
creature, has died of a flux, from drinking small beer when hot with
dancing. [Two pages.] |
Nov. 26.
Royal Charles, Spithead. |
92. W. Coventry to Williamson. Knows no objection to the
Duke's granting letters of marque. Lord Fitzharding brings news
of the excellent votes of the House of Commons. Hopes the King
may always be thus happy in the obedience and affection of his
people. The whole business has been supernaturally successful;
there needs only the key of the arch to make the King glorious and
happy. Wants 50 or 100 of the proclamations against runaways, to
distribute wherever they can be of the smallest use. The Duke of
York is sailing with a fleet of 40 ships, and smaller vessels, able to
send back anything the Dutch can set forth as yet. [Two pages.] |
Nov. 27.
Spithead. |
93. Wm. Coventry to [Sec. Bennet]. They are going into the
Channel to see whether the letters from Holland which say the Dutch
will not come out, or the brags at the Dutch ambassador's are truest.
The news sent to the fleet by Lord Fitzharding lays a groundwork
of honour and greatness for King and kingdom. Now that His
Majesty is assured of money, hopes the building of ships and providing of stores will be set about heartily. Estimates should be made
very particularly of all things required, even to the least thing, or else
in time of action, either the prices are raised infinitely, or what is
worse, ships delayed till supplies can be sent for. Is glad the report
of the plague in Yarmouth is false. Sends a list of pressed men from
Hull to be inquired after. A vessel should always remain in the
Hope to receive such men. [One and a quarter pages.] |
| Nov. 27. |
94. Wm. Coventry to [Sec. Bennet]. As to Holmes, the Duke
is not much inclined to condemn a man of mettle at this time; he
says Holmes should be heard first. It was as great a breach of
orders, and in as high a point as could be, yet the Duke seems
inclined to pardon it, on account of the courage and success of the
attempt. |
Nov. 27.
Dover. |
95. Thos Wale to the Navy Comrs. Account of three Dutch
vessels captured: one by a boat of lads, another by a shallop of
five tons, sent by the governor of the castle, and the third by the
Hampshire. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
Forest of Dean. |
96. Dan. Furzer and John Jones to the Navy Comrs. Squire
Wintour would not allow the removal of the house and pales sold
in the yard, claiming rent for the ground used for the yard, satisfaction for damage done by the ship's launching, &c. The house, &c.,
were offered to him on sale, but he refused to buy them. It was
agreed to refer the matter to two arbitrators, who decide that he
shall have 10l. for damages, and have nothing more to do with house,
timber, or anything about the yard. Proposed to him for the King
to give up the yard altogether. The storehouse is sold for 40l.
[Adm. Paper, two and a quarter pages.] |
Nov. 28.
Chatham. |
97. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Asks what to do
with the 62 men pressed at York, Whitby, Scarborough, Lynn, Yarmouth, Dover, Deal, &c., and lately sent in by Capt. Stoakes; they
are in no way fit for the service, being made up of all sorts of
country trades, and such a ragged crew as never was seen. Progress
of ships. Arrival of stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
Deptford. |
98. Chris. Pett and Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Thinks
the Fame may be fitted out as a fire-ship. The charge for carpenter's
work will amount to 180l. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
Nov. 28.
Birkland. |
99. Capt. Rich. Green to [the Navy Comrs.] The reason
Squire Corbin's servant being employed in procuring the land
carriage of timber to Bawtry, and in lading the Love hoy for
London, is that the expense was so great, and his [Green's] pay so
small that he could not possibly subsist upon it; is now able to
perform his duties in the wood, and earns 9s. a week by it, but is
still unpaid many charges. Begs an extra allowance of 4d. a load
and a man to help him, out of which undertakes to provide all
requisites for two waggons. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 28. |
Grant to John Goodgroome of the office of Musician in ordinary
for the lute and voice, in place of Henry Purcell, deceased; fee, 40l.
a year. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 28. |
Warrants to the Keeper of the White Lion Prison to deliver [John]
Clayton to the Gatehouse, and warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to receive him. Minutes. [Ent. Book 16, p. 285.] |
Nov. 28.
Isle of Wight. |
100. Col. Walter Slingsby to [Williamson]. The fleet, 45 or 46
sail, has got to sea, and there is a fair wind to bring Opdam out; it
is now four or five leagues off; five other ships wait at Portsmouth
for men and victuals. |
Nov. 28.
Royal Charles, near Cape La Hogue. |
101. Wm. Coventry to Sec. Bennet. The weather has been very
bad, but is better. A small Dutch vessel bound for the East Indies
reports that their fleet is dispersed—10 to the Vlie, 14 to the Texel,
12 to Zealand, the rest at Helvoetsluys,—and that the Guinea ships
have sailed, and will go about Scotland. Asks the certainty of this as
soon as possible. The English fleet is too big to be hazarded in
winter time for anything less than a fleet of men-of-war; if this
news be confirmed, there will be time to think what should be done
for Guinea, and to prepare a lusty fleet for the spring. |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
102. Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to allow to the lords
and others of the King's servants board wages, in lieu of the diets
suspended from September 29, 1663, to October 1, 1664, excepting
those to whom they were granted by special warrant out of the
60,000l. allotted for the household; the same to be paid from moneys
to be assigned for that purpose. |
Nov. 29.
Whitehall. |
103–105. Warrants of protection, by the Committee of Privy Council
for the affairs of the Admiralty and Navy, for Thos. Fotherby,
master of the Richard, George Moggeson, of the Adventure, and
John Rodman, of the Mary, all employed in carrying alum, coals,
and other provisions for the King's alum works. Three Papers. |
Nov. 29.
Whitehall. |
Reference on the petition of Dame Wingham to Lord Chancellor
Clarendon, who is to compose the differences according to justice and
equity. [Ent. Book 18, p. 101.] |
Nov. 29.
London. |
106. Willm. Gomeldon to Sec. Bennet. Finds that the bearer
knows nothing about the receiving of certain books; it was his
wife's act only; he is a man of fair dealing, but Calvinistical, and
will discover the truth. |
Nov. 29.
Edinburgh. |
107. R. Meni to Hen. Muddiman. The cause of the boys' taking
this desperate course in their cups was that the captain of the castle
set four sentinels to watch the shop doors; several of the boys are
imprisoned and some of their masters also; two of those who were
wounded are dead. All is quiet now, and no appearance of further
tumult. Mr. Annan preached before the Lord Commissioner a
sermon on composing all differences. |
Nov. 29.
Portsmouth. |
108. John Tippetts to Sam. Pepys. Particulars of stores received.
Sends dimensions for the new ship's furnaces. Links wanted for
use on long winter nights. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 29. |
109. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Demand for rosin. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 29.
Chatham. |
110. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sir John Mennes. Progress of
ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 29.
Dover. |
111. Thos. Wale to the Navy Comrs. Has not been on board
any of the Dutch prize ships, nor in the storehouse where the goods
are landed, nor has received the value of a ropeyarn; so that no
blemish can be brought upon the reputation of the board on his
account. Offers to make boats, if Tatnell cannot complete the 20
undertaken in the fixed time. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 30.
Deptford. |
112. Thos. Cowley to Sam. Pepys. Mr. Shish daily presses him
to enter all shipwrights and calkers that offer themselves. Requests directions, having entered as many as warrant was issued for.
[Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
Nov. 30.
Deptford. |
113. Thos. Cowley to Sir John Mennes. Forwardness of the
Nightingale and Forester. Forty soldiers have been sent to be put
on board the said vessels. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] Encloses, |
|
113. i. Account of the number of men entered on board six ships
named. Nov. 30, 1664. |
Nov. 30.
Westminster. |
114. Passport for Hieronymus Nipho from Flanders, who has
served the King for many years, to return to his country. [Latin.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
115. Warrant from Council to the Keeper of the Gatehouse,
Westminster, to take into custody John Furley, of Colchester, found
to be a favourer and encourager of Quakers in those parts, and to
keep him till further orders. With request that Furley may be
removed to Newgate, where he can have better accommodation, and
attend better to his business, having two ships laden with wine
lately arrived. [Copy.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
116. Warrant to the Governor of Scarborough Castle to receive
John Joplin prisoner, for treasonable and dangerous practices.
[Copy.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 285.] |
| Nov. 30. |
117. Report by Lord Chancellor Clarendon and the Earl of
Anglesey,—on the petition of Jas. Hamilton, groom of the bedchamber,—that he should have a lease for 31 years of Hyde Park, with
all buildings therein, the profit of a former grant being much diminished by the commission granted for relief of purchasers, on
which many of them had their leases at half the improved rent.
Annexing, |
|
117. i. Description of the messuages and tenements in Hyde
Park, included in the proposed grant. [Three pages.] |
| Nov. ? |
118. Petition of Thos. Throckmorton to the King, for letters
mandatory to the University of Cambridge, to grant him his B.C.L.
degree. Was removed many years ago from Westminster school to
St. John's College, Cambridge, but his father, Dr. Throckmorton,
being undone by loyalty, he was unable to take his degree. |
| Nov. 30. |
The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Recommends
Thos. Throckmorton, who for loyalty was ejected from the University, for the degree of B.C.L., dispensing with any subsequent
services. [Ent. Book 19, p. 27.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant for creating William Cookes, of Norgrave, co. Worcester,
a Baronet. Minute, [Ent. Book 16, p. 285.] |
| Nov. [30.] |
119. Warrant for a commission to James Duke of York, Lord Admiral, to grant letters of marque and reprisal against the subjects of
the States General. [One and a half pages.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 286.] |
| Nov. [30.] |
120, 121. Two drafts of the above. |
| Nov. 30. |
Licence to John Browne for four Scottish ships to have free trade
with the plantations in Asia, Africa, or America, notwithstanding
the Act forbidding such trade to any but English vessels, he having
been at great expense in setting up works for refining sugar in
Scotland. [Ent. Book 16, p. 286.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Licence for Vavasor and Thweng to travel. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 287.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant for a grant to George Viscount Grandison of a moiety
of all fines, issues, amerciaments, &c., for three years, except post
fines, issues of jurors, and any others which have been formerly
granted to the Earl of Berkshire or any other person. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 287.] |
Nov. 30.
Poole. |
122 Will. Skutt to Williamson. A Bremen ship just come in
announces that 17 sail of Holland men-of-war came from Goree to
winter in the river off Amsterdam; she also met a Dutch man-ofwar, who inquired if she had seen none of their men-of-war; she
said not, and was glad to get off, telling the Dutchman she was
bound for Rouen. |
Nov. 30.
Yarmouth. |
123. R. B[ower] to Henry Muddiman. A vessel from Rotterdam says 40 men-of-war came to sea, and lay to again, waiting
the rest of the fleet; they exercise the men in firing. Sickness
spreads, if the reports by the searchers of the number of deaths by
plague are true, but they are drunken persons and very poor, and
may make false returns, because of the large allowance they have for
this work. |
Nov. 30.
Dover. |
124. Jo. Carlisle to Henry Muddiman. Asks who will be Commissioners of the Prize Office. There must be one, for though the
Hollanders will not fight, their ships are taken daily; there are
seven now in harbour, worth 20,000l., and the goods will be
embezzled, if care be not taken. If letters of reprisal were granted
to those who have suffered from the Dutch, a rich ship might be
taken without a gun shooting. Will fit out a man-of-war if he may
be allowed his proportion of what he takes. If the Hollanders
wish to come out, the wind is fair for them; but it is reported they
will not engage this winter. [One and a half pages.] |
Nov. 30.
St. Helen's Road. |
125. Wm. Coventry to [Sec. Bennet]. The Duke was determined
to put to sea, as it seemed the critical time when the Dutch must
pass, though less resolution than that of the Duke would scarce
have carried anybody to sea in such weather. The fleet could not
be kept together,—of 40 sail, there are only 11 or 12 with them.
The Duke is returning now, supposing the Dutch harbours will be
frozen by this time, and also having tidings from several quarters
that their fleet is dispersed. All the flag officers that could be
gathered on board think that the fleet should return, leaving
eight or nine ships out to cruise; but Lord Sandwich and many
more are too far leeward to recover port as yet. Rear-Admiral
Sansum has just taken a prize laden with brandy and wine. [Two
pages.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
Grant to Simon Van Slingelant, a Dutch merchant, of protection,
with licence to continue in his residence at College Hill, London,
notwithstanding hostilities commenced between the King and the
United Provinces, provided he and his family conduct themselves
without offence to government. [Ent. Book 14, p. 49.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Letter to the Lord Treasurer to pay 10,000l. out of the Dunkirk
money, for the use of the navy. Minutes. [Ent. Book 17, p. 74.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Grant to Edward Progers, groom of the bedchamber, of the lead
piping not used, conveying water from the conduit in Bushy Park
to the King's stables at Hampton Court, towards the building of his
lodge in the North Park. [Ent. Book 17, p. 74.] |
| Nov. 30. |
126. Licence to Sir Edward Musgrave, Bart., high sheriff of
[Cumberland], to live out of the county during the year of his
shrievalty, when his private concerns require his attendance in
London. [One and a quarter pages.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 17, p. 75.] |
| [Nov. 30.] |
127. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. ? |
128. Petition of Sir John Hanmer, high sheriff of Gloucestershire, to
the King, for leave to reside out of the county, except at the assizes
and when his attendance is required, as his house there was burned
down during the late war, and has not since been made habitable. |
| Nov. 30. |
Licences for Sir John Hanmer, sheriff of Gloucestershire, and for
the sheriff of Shropshire [Fras. Charleton], to live out of their counties during their shrievalty. Minutes. [Ent. Book 17, pp. 75, 76.] |
| Nov. ? |
129. Petition of John Strother, of the county palatine of Durham, to the King, for pardon for manslaughter of Ralph Eden at
West Auckland, on 9th September last; was attacked by him,
though a stranger, and obliged to fight in self-defence. |
| Nov. ? |
130. Petition of the Churchwardens and Overseers of St. Margaret's parish, Westminster, to Sec. Bennet, to remind the King to
favour the poor of Westminster as well as of St. Martin's, who have
100l. a year, whereas they have had nothing since 1661, three years
past. Most of Whitehall Court is in St. Margaret's parish, and the
numerous poor are increased by soldiers' widows and children, and
others who settle there in attendance on Court or Parliament. |
| Nov. |
Remittance to those lately promoted to any spiritual benefice,
who compounded for first fruits between 6th October, 1663, and
26th March, 1664, of any part of the four clergy subsidies lately
granted, during the first year after their compounding. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to the Treasurer of the Navy 304,166l. 13s. 4d.,
for sea victuals for 25,000 men for one year. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to the Treasurer of the Navy 5,000l. on account,
for sick and wounded men in the present service. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox, paymaster of the forces,
1,306l. 0s. 2d., for raising a regiment of foot of 1,200 men, besides
officers, of which Sir Wm. Killigrew is colonel. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox 1,000l. without account, for the
King's secret service. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Warrant to pay to Col. Wm. Legg 37,198l. 10s., for 619 tons
19 cwt. 2 qrs. of refined saltpetre brought by the East India Company, the Lord Treasurer to authorize the delivery thereof to the
powder maker, by the King's directions. [Docquet.] |
| [Nov.] |
Note for — Gardner to be seized. [Ent. Book 16, p. 270.] |
Nov.
Whitehall. |
131. The King to [the Highways' Comrs., &c., about London and
Westminster]. Recommends John Lawrence as clerk to the Commissioners, instead of Capt. Read, who has lately quitted the place. |
| Nov. |
132. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. |
133. Memoranda [by Williamson] from the Signet books, of
warrants, grants, &c., passed during the month, the uncalendared
portions of which are as follow:— |
|
Note that the Greek professorship at Oxford is granted by
the King under the great seal for life, the fee of 40l. a
year being payable by the treasurer of Christ Church. |
|
Grant to Thos. Cooke, on surrender of Sir John Prettyman, of
the receivership of first fruits and tenths, fee 20l., on his
giving satisfactory security to the Lord Treasurer. |
|
Note that in selling wood, the woodward values the coppice
at so much per acre; the timber trees and saplings are
usually preserved for the King's use; the underwood and
pollards given away. |
|
Appointment of Thos. Middleton as Navy Commissioner, to
take charge of and promote the King's service at Portsmouth,
and to sign contracts, bills, orders, &c.; fee, 350l. a year. |
|
Grant to the Earl of Castlehaven of two thirds of accountants'
[arrears] in cos. Oxon, Berks, Wilts, Hants, and Somerset. |
|
Grant to Rich. Pamplin, King's chaplain, of 100l. a year for
lodgings, from the treasury chamber. |
|
Grant to Wm. Clayton, musician on the treble hautboy, of 66l.
a year, wages and livery. |
|
Grant to Viscount Dunbar of the manor and bailiwick of
Holderness, with other privileges. |
|
Grant to Amice Andros of the office of Bailiff of Guernsey. |
|
Commission to Thos. Elliott and Wm. Smith, for 31 years, to
levy and bring in the fines, issues, and forfeited recognizances not yet granted. |
|
Note that Wm. Rosewell, the Queen's apothecary, is paid out
of the treasury chamber for all perfumes for her chapel, the
bills being approved by one of the physicians, the Lord
Chamberlain, or Vice-Chamberlain. |
|
Grant to the executors of Dr. Ferne, bishop of Chester, of
discharge from the gift of a horse, bridle and saddle, cloak
with a cape, cup with a cover, bason and ewer, gold ring,
and kennel of hounds, usually given to the King by the
executors of a bishop of Chester. |
|
Grant to Viscount Brounker of the office of Navy Commissioner; fee, 500l. a year. |
|
Note that the messengers of the Queen's chamber have 50l.
yearly, and her footmen 40l., out of the treasury of the
chamber. |
| Nov. ? |
134. The King to [the high sheriff of Nottinghamshire]. Orders
were issued in Jan. 1663, for the Court of Record for Peverel honour
to be held in the Shire Hall of Nottingham, the castle being
demolished in the late war, which order was opposed by Thos.
Parkins, sheriff of the county, and others employed by him. Orders
him, the future sheriffs, and others concerned, to permit the steward
to hold his court in the said places, on pain of high displeasure.
[Draft.] |
Nov. ?
Sunday. |
135. Lord Chancellor Clarendon to Sec. Bennet. The Lord Mayor
of London desired to be heard before the Canary merchants' patent
was sealed, and came himself. The King had made an order that
on renewing all charters of incorporation, the persons should be
obliged to be freemen of London, and though it was thought that
the order did not reach this case, the merchants consented to it, to
avoid delay. Hopes His Majesty will have the patience to let a
clause to that effect be inserted in his presence in the signed bill; it
will not take half a quarter of an hour, and it infinitely concerns
the merchants to have the patent soon sealed. Cannot stir out
of his chamber this cruel weather. |
| [Nov.] |
136. H. P— to John Knowles. Death of learned and pious
Mr. Biddle, [the Socinian], from imprisonment in a stinking place
at Newgate. Advises him to go to Holland with other friends, as a
proper instrument to manage affairs in foreign parts. |
| [Nov.] |
137. Sir John Bennet to [Sec. Bennet]. Chris. Eyres of Northall,
Middlesex, is the person to be put into the commission of peace.
Sends a request from Lady Petre; also a pattern of velvet fit for
lining his coach, price 24s. a yard. [With the pattern of velvet
attached.] Encloses, |
|
137. i. Lady Petre to Sir John Bennet. Requests him to obtain
from his brother a letter of honour for her sister, Jane
Chandos, to answer on oath to the interrogatories that
may be put to her. November 12, 1664. |
| Nov. |
138. Proposal by John Tatnell for building long boats and pinnaces
at Dover, varying from 21s. to 10s. per foot, according to the length
of the boats, from 36 ft. to 16 ft. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov.
Dover. |
139. Thos. Wale to the Navy Comrs. Six Holland bottoms are
in Dover pier; one laden with salt had to be lightened for want of
water to bring her in safely. Has not a spar that will make a
cross-jack, which Sir Wm. Penn sent for. The Downs fleet has
set sail, and has sent for pilots for the coast of Flanders. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov.
The Hulk, Plymouth. |
140. John Garratt, boatswain, to the Navy Comrs. Complains
of men refusing to assist in conveying ballast, &c., to the different
ships, because one lighter was lost. Asks leave to require their
services. Is ordered to receive on board 150 pressed men from the
south of Cornwall, but the constables leave the best at home, and
take such as are unfit for service; offers to procure better ones.
Condition of the Hulk. Wants money to pay the men for landing
ballast. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. |
141. Capt. John Fortescue to the Navy Comrs. Note of the
delivery of two tuns of train oil at Harwich, at 25l. per tun. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. |
142. Capt. Pak. Brooke to [Sam. Pepys]. Begs leave to remove
the master of the Eagle with himself into the Foresight. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. |
143. Estimate by Chris. Pett for building a second-rate ship,
120 ft. by 39½; total, 9,176l. 1s. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [Nov.] |
144. Estimate by the Navy Commissioners of the expense of
building a second-rate ship, 118 ft. by 37½ ft.; total, 9,176l. 1s. |
| Nov. |
145. Estimate by Chris. Pett for a third-rate ship, 116 ft. by 34½
total, 6,884l. [Adm. Paper, two pages.] |
| Nov. |
146. Note of guns required for the John and Margaret. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. |
147. Note of guns wanting for the William, now taken into the
King's service. [Adm. Paper.] |
