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Oct. 18.
Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
1. Thos. Hollier to Sam. Pepys. Stephen Chandler is appointed
surgeon of the Revenge; desires a bill for him. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 18.
Portsmouth. |
2. St. J. Steventon to Sam Pepys. Sends a blank bill of imprest,
to be filled in for payment of board wages and extra allowances
to shipwrights employed out of the fleet; gives the rate of payment
and account of money due. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 18.
Aylesford. |
3. Sir John Banks to Sam. Pepys. Entreats his interest with the
Duke of York, in behalf of a letter from the gentlemen of Maidstone,
praying that sick men may not be sent there from the fleet; it is
the only town in the county free from infection. The militia and
one of the Duke's troops are already quartered there, and as
boats take three or four days to come there from the Nore, the
inconvenience to sick men would be great. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 18.
The Slothany, Erith. |
4. Lord Brouncker to Sam. Pepys. Wishes the Act of Parliament
empowering Navy Comrs. to act as justices of the peace to be sent
down immediately. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 18. |
5. Denis Gauden to Sam. Pepys. Has sent away to the Nore
what beer can be procured; has difficulty in obtaining cask. A
quantity of beer shipped from Ipswich would have been delivered
last week, but that the men were taken away by force. [Adm.
Paper, 1½
pages.] |
| Oct. 18. |
6. Denis Gauden to Sam. Pepys. Account of victualling ships
dispatched; can see no way to procure beer sufficient to answer the
present demand from the Nore; if Spanish wines would be accepted,
could buy and send some. Hears that the Sovereign and Prince
have come in; hopes they may have some remaining victuals to
dispose of. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] Encloses, |
|
6. i. List of seven ships victualled, three now victualling, and
eight not ready to be victualled, at Chatham and in the
river; also of six victualled 20 days ago, for two months. |
| Oct. 18. |
Power of attorney from Robt. Lee, of London, to Jos. Williamson,
to recover all debts, demands, &c., due and payable to him. [Ent.
Book 48, p. 10.] |
| Oct. 18. |
Commission for John Neal to be Captain of the company of foot
in Portsmouth whereof Major Scot was captain. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 88.] |
| Oct. 18. |
Commission for Edw. Scot to be Captain of the company of foot
in the regiment of Guards, whereof Sir W. Leighton was captain.
[Ent. Book 20, p. 88.] |
Oct. 18.
Letter Office, London, 2 P.M. |
7. Post label by Sir Philip Frowde reproving the postmasters
of Charing Cross, Hounslow, Maidenhead, and Reading, for their
neglect and slow dispatch of letters, and commanding them to ride
according to their rules and engagements, on pain of incurring the
King's severe displeasure; the present label to be delivered in
Oxford by 5 or 6 a.m., Oct. 19. With signatures of the postmasters at
Hounslow, Maidenhead, Reading, and Abingdon. |
Oct. 19.
Canbury House. |
8. Roger L'Estrange to Lord Arlington. Trusts in the King's
justice and his lordship's word to protect him from loss of office;
before taking out his patent, told his lordship what trouble and
expense he would be involved in to provide a house, family and
assistants, spies for discovery, &c., and how ruinous it would be if,
after all the drudgery of paying the press, and running into debt to
effect it, he was stripped of office; was then assured by his lordship
that he should not be dispossessed. Is now to dismiss his house and
servants, and pay a debt of 3,000l. contracted in the King's service,
without money, for though the News-book is now worth treble what
it was when he found it, he has been no gainer as yet, and has
drawn upon himself the malice of the whole rabble faction by his
employment. Urges that the News-book was given him to balance
his service [as surveyor] of the press. Has stayed in town during
the pestilence, though it came into his family, and 80 of the printing
trade have died of it. Is marked out for beggary and infamy,
after serving the King and his father 30 years. [2 pages.] |
Oct. 19.
Navy Office. |
9. Receipt by Thos. Harper and Thos. Cowley into the stores
at Deptford, from Edw. Riggs and Wm. Blackborne, of a cable and
anchor said to belong to the prize ship Good Hope, Oct. 17; with
note by Sam. Pepys, desiring Capt. Badiley to view the same and
report their value. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 19. |
10. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. The dimensions of the
William hoy are 27 feet by 14. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Cockpit. |
11. Duke of Albemarle to Sam. Pepys. Encloses an order for
converting the Young Prince into a fire-ship. Has ordered five
fire-ships at Harwich to the buoy of the Nore, but they may want
fitting for service. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Cockpit. |
12. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Requests orders
for the speedy dispatch of the Black Eagle, a Dutch prize. The
Foresight, Breda, and Pearl must be hastened to the Nore. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Oxford. |
13. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sam. Pepys. Encloses an account of
disbursements for pressing men in Dorsetshire; requires a bill
signed for the money, made payable to Sir John Strode. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Oct. 19. |
14. Lord Brouncker and Sir John Mennes to Sam. Pepys.
Think it best to send the prisoners to Gravesend, and put Mr. Evelyn
to the trouble of procuring orders for provisions for them. Can do
nothing for them without orders, and Mr. Evelyn has received
money, though he has converted it to another use. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Harwich. |
15. Thos. Hopwood to the Navy Comrs. The store-ship Tromp
has lain in harbour 28 days, laden with cables and cordage, waiting
to be cleared; this cannot be done, because the people on board
are sick. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Chatham. |
16. Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. An express from the
Duke of York urges the immediate dispatch of Admiral Harman's
squadron; those of them in the river must rejoin the fleet at once;
Mr. Gauden must be hastened in dispatching beer to the fleet, or
the service will suffer unspeakable prejudice. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Deptford. |
17. Capt. Charles Juxon to [the Navy Comrs.]. Recommends
Wm. Young, Wm. Hill, and Thos. Moon as boatswain, gunner, and
carpenter of the fire-ship Land of Promise. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 19.
Royal James. |
18. Sir Thos. Allin to Sam. Pepys. Wants 1,500 tickets for
men to reinforce the squadron now fitting out for sea, out of ships
remaining behind; 300 tuns of beer are required to complete the
provision. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 20.
Gravesend. |
19. Fr. Hosier to [the Navy Comrs.] Is told by Lord Brouncker
that the warrant received for victualling Dutch prisoners was a
mistake, and that the Commissioners for sick and wounded will
supply them, both afloat and on shore, but is ordered to give petty
warrants to the seamen belonging to the flyboats that brought the
prisoners. Squire Evelyn refuses to find provisions so long as the
prisoners remain on board. Asks whether he may give petty
warrants, and when to begin on each ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 20.
Hull. |
20. Wm. Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Begs payment of money
due for shingle provided for the Delft frigate, and colours, arms, and
compasses for the Katherine. Four yachts and ketches want
cleaning. Desires orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 20.
Cockpit. |
21. Duke of Albemarle to Sam. Pepys. The Foresight, Breda,
and Pearl are to be hastened out; also a supply of beer, as desired
by Sir Wm. Penn; 5,000l. is to be received of the Prize Officers for
paying short allowances. Encloses, |
|
21. i. Sir Wm. Penn to the Duke of Albemarle. The Duke of
York urges the immediate dispatch of Admiral Harman's
squadron. Entreats a speedy supply of beer, and an examination as to where the neglect has been. Ships in the
river must be hastened out. Chatham, 19th Oct., 1665. |
| Oct. ? |
22. Petition of Sir Edward Savage to the King, for present
subsistence, till some future maintenance can be assigned him from
Wales. Lost 5,000l. in the late King's service by the commission
of depopulations; 1,000l. for repair of St. Paul's; 500l lent to the late
King; 10,000l. in draining his fen lands, by the grant of which he
did not profit on account of the times; the reversion of an office
in the Court of Wards, and the making of an English baronet
which had been promised him. Was wounded, lost his right hand,
and was eight years in prison. |
| Oct. 20. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Edward Savage and Edm. Wyndham
106l. 13s. 4d., due to the Crown from John Morgan of Wexford,
Ireland, for arrears of rent and fine. [Ent. Book 17, p. 144.] |
Oct. 20.
Beere. |
23. J. Turberville to Lord Ashley. The 18 months' contribution
for Dorsetshire is fully paid in. Wants an order for apprehension
of that old knave, James Berrie, alias Mr. James, now living in
Berkshire; it will be a satisfaction to Dorsetshire, which has heavily
groaned under his oppression. |
| Oct. 21. |
24. Roger L'Estrange to Lord Arlington. Knows not what errors
in his intelligence are reflected on, since the Court removed from
London. Used Mr. Muddiman in Mr. Williamson's sickness, though
to little advantage, and is willing to allow him 3l. a week as before.
His lordship has not valued the News-book at a fourth part of its
worth. Complained of loss, but it was on account of the charge for
the service of the press. Has doubled the size and price of the book,
and brought the value from 200l. to 400l. or 500l. a year. Thanks
for his lordship's good intentions. Asks leave to wait upon him
in Oxford, or at least to come within reach of speaking to
Mr. Williamson. |
| Oct. 21. |
25. Sir Thos. Gower to Lord [Arlington]. Wm. Sykes, merchant, brother to Rich. Sykes, who married the daughter of Thos.
Scot, the traitor, has been an agent in foreign parts for the fanatics
ever since the Restoration. He has been in disguise in England
as a spy, and wants a licence to come home, on pretence of wishing
to live quietly in England. He has been in counsel with Bampfield,
Kelsey, and other fugitives; he knows all the secrets of the cabal,
and if he be taken, can discover all that has been in agitation
against government for three or four years past. |
| Oct. 21. |
Pass for the Lucretia, belonging to Peter Pattyn and other
inhabitants of Bruges, to go and return from Spain. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 283.] |
| Oct. 21. |
Pass for the ship Love from Bruges to Cadiz, for the use of John
Baptist Carlier of Cadiz. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 283.] |
Oct. 21.
Cockpit. |
26. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Desires masts and
spruce deals to be supplied to Comr. Middleton at Portsmouth.
Sir Wm. Coventry's letter concerning the recovered seamen is to be
sent to Lord Brouncker and Sir John Mennes, and if complied
with, they must be sent on board the two prizes where the Dutch
prisoners lately were. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
26. i. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Duke of Albemarle. It will be
hard to supply ships at the Nore with petty warrant.
The case of sick men recovered and returned, but refused
admittance into their ships, is very sad; proposes two
or three large ships to be set apart to receive them.
Knows not how to supply the men with clothes, London
being infected as it is. Is glad the ships in the Downs
saved themselves. [Copy.] Oxford, Oct. 19, 1665. |
| Oct. 21. |
27. Sir Thos. Allin to Capt. Paul, commander of the hospital
ship Loyal Katherine. Orders him to sail for Woolwich and attend
the orders of the Navy Comrs. at Greenwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 21.
Chatham. |
28. Sir Wm. Penn and Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Plank
and timber wanted. If not presently supplied, the works must be
stopped and men discharged. A bargain of plank is offered at 3l. 5s.
per load; also of elm timber at 2l. 6s. per load. Ask permission
to treat for them. [Adm. Paper.] Enclosing, |
|
28. i. Phin. Pett to [Comr. Pett]. Has viewed the parcel of
2, 3, and 4 inch plank, tendered by John Fenn of
Feverton in Suffolk. Judges it to be worth 4l. 5s. per
load. Oct. 6, 1665. |
| Oct. 21. |
29. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Without an immediate
supply of a considerable sum of money, and a certain weekly
payment, will not be able to answer the demand of one year's
victuals of 35,000 men lately sent in. Dreads the consequences
to the service of want of cask. Ships hired since last spring to
fetch staves from Hamburg have remained at Harwich, waiting for
convoy, at about 900l. per month demurrage. It is impossible to
provide fish to answer the demand. Requests orders to deliver
oatmeal and such like provisions instead. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Oct. 21.
Bethnal Green. |
30. Sam. Heron to Sam. Pepys. An English ship has been stopped,
going out of Pillau. Complaints were made to the commander
of the Castle, who affirms he has orders to stop all English ships,
on account of the Brandenburg vessels lately arrested. Asks
what to do in case Sir Wm. Rider's ships be kept too late for the
convoy. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 21.
The Unity, Spithead. |
31. Capt. Thos. Trafford to the Navy Comrs. Has captured
the St. John caper pink of Flushing; sustained damage by a
storm; was 11 days windbound at Jersey; the caper, upon being
chased, ran through a parcel of rocks on the west side of Guernsey,
called the Hanways, so dangerous that the people profess never to
have known any vessel venture through that way before. |
Oct. 21.
Portsmouth. |
32. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Knows not how to
remedy the great evil of seamen going to and from London, and
their wives coming down, some with plague sores upon them;
nothing but a miracle can prevent the infection spreading; is sorry
to hear of the destruction in all the other yards; greatly wants
money; it is impossible to keep the men in order; the Hardreen is
unloading, and shall soon be dispatched with canvas; is in terror
at the want of masts, the sight of them would make him young
again; Capt. Colville's boatswain is a bad man. Has taken 50 men
out of the Blackamoor merchant, and distributed them to three ships
in port; M. Papillon's yarn is the best ever had from France; has
bought cordage and English hemp; arrival of the Unity and Crown.
[Adm. Paper, 3 pages.] |
| Oct. 21 ? |
33. Petition of Peter Rowly, boatswain of the Resolution, to
the Navy Comrs., for the place of boatswain and assistant to
Capt. Badiley. Encloses, |
|
33. i. Certificate by Capt. William Badiley, and three others
of the fitness of Peter Rowly to serve as boatswain of the
yard at Deptford, and assistant to the master of attendance, in place of Jas. Ansdell, deceased. With note of
his conformity to the Church of England, by Rob. Breton,
vicar of Deptford. Oct. 21, 1665. |
| Oct. 21 ? |
34. Petition of John Chandler to the Navy Comrs., to be
continued as master of the Welcome, belonging to the Royal Company, lately returned from Guinea, and now fitting up for the
King's service. With note from Sir John Mennes to Mr. Hayter,
for a warrant to be drawn out accordingly. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 22.
Chatham. |
35. Sir Wm. Penn to Sam. Pepys. Objects to the Sovereign's
being paid off; all her best men are turned over to Admiral Harman's squadron, the others had better be discharged by ticket;
should it be reported that the Sovereign is to be paid, all other
ships would expect the same, and the numbers coming down from
London must inevitably spread the plague. Admiral Harman's
squadron was elected by council of war, and only waits a supply of
beer and water; the Breda is to be hastened down; 5,000 tickets
are wanted. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Oct. 22.
Portsmouth. |
36. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. The Commissioners
have arrived, but Sir Hugh Cholmeley is gone to Oxford. Without
a great sum of money, it will be impossible to carry on the service
at Portsmouth. |
Oct. 22.
Rickmansworth. |
37. G. Phillipps to Lord Arlington. Can find no design formed
against government. His letters have miscarried, for all the
people in the house where they were addressed are dead of the
plague or dispersed. Danvers is about, but is very wary since his
great fright. Thinks he could secure him if he engaged about it in
person. Strange is sick or dead of the plague. |
Oct. 23.
Ham. |
38. Lady Cath. Moray to Williamson. Thanks for favours, of
which his sister Dysart informs her. Begs transmission of a packet
to "my Lord" in Dublin. |
Oct. 23.
Edinburgh. |
39. Alexander Archbishop of Glasgow to Lord Arlington. The
disorders in the North did not arise from dislike to the King's
authority, but from quarrels amongst themselves, which are now
composed. In the West and South, a worse spirit rules; many who
formerly fled having returned, are drawing together disorderly
persons, whom they embitter by rebellious lectures and sermons;
yet they are not seized, and the ringleaders are so countenanced
that they can scarce be known or apprehended. Many Quakers,
lately come from England, do much hurt. The King must remind
the people of their duty. The nomination of a chancellor would
conduce to the peace of the kingdom. |
Oct. 23.
Oxford. |
The King to [the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley]. John
Trelawney solicits a lease of several tenements, parcel of the duchy;
cannot grant what he requests, but considering his services, wishes a
report to be made of the fines levied thereon on renewal of leases,
and will then grant such part of the same as he may think fit.
[Ent. Book 14, p. 37.] |
| Oct, 23. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to pay up arrears of board
wages, at 60l. a year, from June 1662, to Lady Frazer and
Mrs. Jane La Garde, women of the bedchamber and dressers to the
Queen Consort; also board wages for Sir Alex. Frazer, from 30th
Sept. 1663 to 1st Oct. 1664, notwithstanding the stay of board
wages for that year, the same to be paid from the household allowance for the last year; also for continuance to Lady Scroope of
board wages above her pension of 300l. a year. [Ent. Book 22,
pp. 286–7.] |
| Oct. 23. |
Warrant to P. Slanny, messenger, to apprehend— Burton in
Lincolnshire. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 289.] |
| Oct. 23. |
The King to the Lord Lieutenant of Kent. The Dutch have
appeared a second time on the coasts, though not seeming in a condition to attempt a landing; yet for better security, the militia of
the county are to be in readiness to assemble on the shortest notice,
if necessary, to defend the coast against the attempts of the enemy.
With minute of like letters to the Lord Lieutenants of Essex,
Suffolk, and Norfolk. [Ent. Book 20, p. 89.] |
| [Oct. 23.] |
40. Draft of the above. |
| Oct. 23. |
41. Address of a letter to be sent [by Sec. Morice] in great haste
to the Lord Lieutenant or Deputy Lieutenants of Suffolk, on the
King's special service. |
| Oct. ? |
42. Memoranda for Lord Arlington to write to the Lord Lieutenants of Lincolnshire and Sussex (Suffolk?), to send such militia
force as desired by Col. John Russell, for securing the Isle of Ely
from fanatics, or any enemy; to commission Col. Russell to send
for and command the said forces; to write to Lord Townsend to
send two companies from Norfolk to Yarmouth, to supply the place
of those withdrawn; to order the Ordnance Comrs. to supply the
stores for Col. Russell; to order Lord Berkeley, with the Somersetshire forces, to secure or disarm Col. Buffett, or any other
disaffected persons he thinks fit, and to do his utmost to prevent a
rising. |
| Oct. ? |
43. Instructions for Col. Russell, with the forces under his command, to prevent fanatics from securing the Isle of Ely, to seize and
disarm any disaffected persons, and endeavour to keep any enemies
from landing. |
Oct. 23.
Sayes Court. |
44. J. Evelyn to Sam. Pepys. In answer to the enquiries as to
what number of seamen are sick on shore, the ships whence they
came, the places to which they are sent, &c., refers to his former
accounts up to the 5th of June; the last quarter's report may be
ready in a day or two; presumes his brethren are similarly prepared.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 23.
Portsmouth. |
45. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. The Hardreen is
almost unladen; hopes to have a considerable quantity of canvas
in her by the end of the week; is sorry that some of the poor
colliers have been taken by the Dutch. |
| Oct. 23. |
46. Chris. Pett and nine other Members of Shipwrights Hall to
the Navy Comrs. Have surveyed the ships building by Mr. Johnson at Blackwall and Wm. Castell at Deptford, and find the work
well and substantially performed, answerable to contract. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 23.
Dover. |
47. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. The Castle frigate and
Phœnix were sent into harbour for security against the Dutch
fleet, but have since, by the Duke of Albemarle's order, been tallowed and supplied with necessaries; 26 sail of the enemy were
seen off Goodwin Sands yesterday. Entreats the passing of his
accounts. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 23.
Cantes, Essex. |
48. Sir Wm. Rider to Sam. Pepys. Hopes some speedy course
will be taken to convoy the 13 ships out of the Sound, and free
those detained by the Brandenburger; begs that the Eagle may
convoy or carry stores to Portsmouth, where her provisions lie, if the
Dutch fleet be not on the coast. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
48. i. Fr. Sanderson to Sir Wm. Rider. Vessels are delayed,
not being suffered to unload for fear of infection; grieves
to hear of the heavy judgment of the plague in London:
business disbursements at Riga; hears that the custom
house officers at Pillau have refused to clear English
ships till further order, because the King stayed in
England two of the Elector of Brandenburg's vessels.
Particulars of Abraham Dixon of Newcastle's ship being
stopped at Pillau. Dantzic, Oct. 10 and 14, 1665. |
| Oct. 23. |
49. Sir Wm. Rider and Wm. Cutler to the Navy Comrs. Request
that some speedy course may be taken for the clearing of hemp ships
detained at Pillau. Seven ships laden with hemp, pitch, and tar
lie waiting for convoy at the entrance of the Sound. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 23.
Royal James. |
50. Sir Thos Allin to the Navy Comrs. Has taken 35 men from
Capt. Neale's ship to fit the Mary Rose. The enemy lie off the
Goodwin Sands, straggling every day under sail close into the
Foreland, as high as the Gunfleet, forcing the Gift to stave the buoy,
and come to the middle ground; 3,000 tickets are wanted. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Chatham Ropeyard. |
51. John Owen to the Navy Comrs. In 14 days' time, there will
be no hemp to spin nor yarn to lay; only 60 tons are in store.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 24. |
52. Certificate by John Tooker of the time of dismission of 33
victualler's ships. With note that two months in six have been lost,
and obstructions caused by the victualling agents not taking up
returned casks. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 24 ? |
53. Petition of Bennett Bright, surgeon of the St. Paul, to the
Duke of York, for reward for the loss of his medicine chest, clothes,
books, and instruments, value 40l., lost in the sinking of the
St. Paul during the late engagement with the Dutch; also that his
ticket, long since signed, may be forthwith paid. |
| Oct. 24 ? |
54. Petition of Augustine Punnett to the King, for yearly or
competent allowance in his capacity of pilot, the employment being
very great, and his pay of late much lessened. |
Oct. 24.
Cockpit. |
55. Petition of the Soldiers on board the St. George, a merchantman in the King's service, to the Duke of Albemarle, for dismissal
that they may return to their several companies, and for tickets
for the amount of payment due to each, they having served during
the war, and the ship being now disbanded. With reference thereon
to the Navy Comrs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Oxford. |
56. Jno. Fenn to Sam. Pepys. Requires an estimate from
Mr. Hewes for 5,000 men, to complete this year's declaration, and
likewise one for the ordinary for the year. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 24. |
57. Denis Gauden to Sir Wm. Coventry. The amount necessary
before the end of January for beef and pork will be 75,500l.; this,
with money due for the year past, and the remainder of the present
year's declaration, amounts to 425,933l. 6s. 8d.; unless it be paid
by 40 weekly payments from December next, sees no possibility of
performing the contract. [Copy. Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Tower Wharf. |
58. Giles Bond, master of the Harwich hoy, to the Navy Comrs.
Account of 18 guns saved from the wreck of the London. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Royal James. |
59. Sir Thos. Allin to the Navy Comrs. Sends up the Lamb
prize, with a parcel of decayed wine, unfit to drink. Proposes to
make a victualler of her. With note by Sir John Mennes, Erith,
Oct. 31, that the Commissioners of Prizes refuse to meddle with the
Lamb, alleging that when full laden, she was taken from them for
the use of the fleet, and therefore must continue under the Navy
Comrs.' inspection. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 24.
Chatham. |
60. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Desires an immediate
supply of hemp, and the masts so often demanded; is much importuned by the sawyers for money. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
60. i. Survey by Comr. Peter Pett of the new third-rate frigate
building by Mr. Johnson at Blackwall. |
Oct. 24.
Eggleston, near Greta Bridge, Yorkshire. |
61. Chris. Sanderson to Williamson. Thinks there is nothing
acting; their hopes are on the good success of the Dutch. Complains
of being left out of the commission for the royal aid, and begs
remembrance if any more assessments are granted. Asks employment for his son, who is living at home with a stepmother. |
| Oct. ? |
62. Petition of Rich. Purney, B.A., of Sidney Sussex College,
Cambridge, to the King, for a letter mandatory to his college to
confer on him the fellowship void by preferment of one of the
fellows as chaplain to the Guinea Company. Annexing, |
|
62. i. Certificate by Dr. Rich. Minshull, Master, and seven Fellows
of Sidney Sussex College, in favour of the petitioner.
[Latin.] March 18, 1665. |
| Oct. ? |
63. Brian Viscount Cullen to Williamson, keeper of Lord Arlington's royal papers in Oxford. Requests the King's mandate for Rich.
Purney. B.A., for a foundation fellowship in Sidney Sussex College,
Cambridge. He is qualified for it, but takes this way to get in,
because most of the fellows are inclined to choose a person whose
loyalty is not sound. The time of the fellows' meeting is uncertain,
because of the sickness. The mandate should be worded for a foundation fellowship, as some others are not worth the having. |
| Oct. 24. |
Letter recommending Rich. Purney, B.A., to be Fellow of Sidney
Sussex College, Cambridge. Minute. [Ent. Book 19, p. 50.] |
| Oct. 24. |
Privy seal for 425,833l. 6s. 8d. for sea victuals for 35,000 men for
a year. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 282.] |
Oct. 24.
Navy Office, Greenwich. |
64. Estimate by the Navy Comrs. of the charge of wages of
5,000 men for one year, in order to make up the 25,000 of last year
into 30,000; total, 182,500l. |
Oct. 24.
Lisbon. |
65. Edw. Colston to Wm. Colston, merchant of Bristol. No English
ships will be permitted to unlade in Portugal, an order being issued
to the contrary, by virtue of which three vessels that came in were
forced back, though the people wished their admittance. Begs that
no vessels may be sent at present, for fear of loss. |
Oct. 24.
Paris. |
66. Sir Thos. Higgons to Williamson. Does not know whether
Lord Arlington has received his letters since the Court left Hampton
Court; asks if Lord Peterborough is at Oxford. The Duke of
Vendosme died on Wednesday last. |
| Oct. 24. |
67. Notes by Rob. Southwell of commissions for appraisement
and delivery of the ship St. Bertrand and her lading, and for
appraisement and sale of the Flower Pot and the Young Prince. |
Oct. 24.
Ham. |
68. Elizabeth Countess of Dysart to Williamson. Will keep the
King's warrant till Sir Lionel Tollemache comes into Suffolk; he
will deliver it himself, in order to obviate any observations that a
business so long depending may yet meet with. Thanks for his
kindness in the affair. |
Oct. 24.
Greenwich. |
69. Earl of Sandwich to Lord Arlington. The Dutch fleet is still
about the Gunfleet; has sent for the Duke of Albemarle, the victualler, and the ship captains thereabouts, to consult what is to be
done, and hasten preparations. The fleet will fall down to the Nore
to-morrow. |
Oct. 25.
Oxford. |
Reference recommending strongly to Lord Chancellor Clarendon
the petition of Capt. Gregory Alford for reimbursement of 4,867l. 3s.,
disbursed by him in His Majesty's service. [Ent. Book 18 p. 189.] |
[Oct. 25.]
[Oxford.] |
70. Allegations in proof of the statements in the petition of Capt
Gregory Alford, which was referred by the King to the Lord
Chancellor. |
Oct. 25.
Althorp. |
71. Thos. Wormeley to Thos. Robson, at Sir Wm. Coventry's,
Oxford. Requests a pass for two horses, and a groom named John
Browne, for his lord, who will pay the usual fees. |
Oct. 25.
Dover. |
72. Warham Jennett, sen., to Williamson. The pacquet boat was
taken, but De Ruyter freed it, and gave it a protection for the
future. The Dutch are consulting how to go up the Thames, to fire
all the ships; they think they could go up, but might not return
safely. Wants an order that his purse as well as his person may be
considered as included in the order for deputy-postmasters to be free
from musters, watches, juries, &c. |
[Oct. 25.]
Wednesday night. |
73. Sir Wm. Blakeston to Williamson, at Oxford. Requested
Lord Arlington's letter to his landlord, Mr. Grenville, archdeacon of
Durham, for renewal of a lease which he and his father have held
60 years. It is a hard thing, but knows he must pay money,
and therefore wishes his lordship to ask them not to exact more
than the first agreement, which was 300l., because he was absent
by the Lord General's order, on the day for surrender. Annexing, |
|
73. i. Certificate by Sir John Malory, governor of Skipton
Castle, of Sir Wm. Blakeston's services in defence of the
garrison there. [Copy.] Skipton Castle, Dec. 22, 1645. |
Oct. 25.
Oxford. |
Lord Arlington to Dr. Exton and Dr. Jenkins, judges of the High
Court of Admiralty. The King formerly referred to them a sentence
given in that court against Rich. Batson,—ordering Batson to be
released on bail, on depositing the sum of money in which he was
condemned; but finding that he concurs in the sentence, notwithstanding what was alleged in his petition, the order of reference is to
be annulled, and the case proceeded in according to the former
sentence. [Ent. Book 22, p. 283.] |
| Oct. 25. |
74. Draft of the above. [1½
pages.] |
Oct. 25.
Chatham. |
75. Sir Wm. Penn and Comr. Peter Pett to the Navy Comrs.
Will contract for plank and elm at the best terms possible, but for
want of ready money, must pay 4s. or 5s. a load extra. Object to
paying off the Sovereign's crew; it will be best to discharge them by
tickets, as men on other ships of the fleet, who have served five times
as long, will think it a hard measure that there should be a formal
pay, and none for them; also people would crowd thither if it were
known that there was money paid, and perhaps from infected places.
The plague is rife among the seamen. Postscript requesting that the
Duke of York may be informed of the above. [Adm. Paper,
2 pages.] Annexing, |
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75. i. The Navy Comrs. to Sir W. Penn and Comr. Pett. To
avoid infection and the confusion of discharge by ticket,
the men shall be paid on board as soon as the ship comes
to her moorings. [Copy.] Oct. 31, 1665. |
Oct. 25.
Lyme. |
76. Solomon Andrews to Sam. Pepys. Complains of Capt. Manning, commander of a privateer, having seized wine and brandy
to the value of 100l., from a vessel laden at Rochelle on account of
himself and friends. It is sad that such men should have commission to abuse the King's loyal subjects. Offers to furnish from
Cadiz money required by Sir Hugh Cholmeley for the mole at
Tangiers. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 25.
Wanstead. |
77. Joshua Child to Sam. Pepys. Entreats payment of his imprest
bill, according to contract. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 25.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
78. Wm. Bodham to the Navy Comrs. The whole of the refractory workmen, who were away from the 13th to the 18th, have
returned peaceably to the yard, and continued their employments.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 26.
Chatham. |
79. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Sends the enclosed according to directions. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
79. i. Account of provisions supplied from Chatham to six
merchantmen and ketches named, since March 30, 1665.
Oct. 16, 1665. |
Oct. 26.
The Welcome, Woolwich. |
80. Capt. Mich. Lindsey to the Navy Comrs. Wants 100 men;
the guns are on board, and all else ready. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 26 ? |
81. Petition of John Furzer, of Deptford, to the Navy Comrs.
to be appointed boatswain of the Resolution, having formerly served
in the Jersey and Royal Charles. Annexing, |
|
81. Certificate by Capt. Wm. Badiley, and four others, of the
fitness of John Furzer to serve as boatswain in any ship;
with note by Robt. Breton, vicar of Deptford, that the
said John Furzer frequents the house of God, and
reverently attends the holy ordinances. Oct. 26, 1665. |
Oct. 26.
London. |
82. John Colvile to Sam. Pepys. Requests protection for the
William and John, bound for Falmouth, to load fish for the Straits;
also for the Welcome to go in company with her. |
Oct. 26.
Portsmouth. |
83. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Promises a speedy
account of what has been delivered to merchant ships since his
coming to Portsmouth. If money to pay board wages and buy
broom be not soon sent down, the King's business will not go on so
cheerfully as expected. Elm timber and candles are wanted, but
cannot be procured without ready money. [Adm. Paper, 1¼
pages.] |
Oct. 26.
Bethnal Green. |
84. Sam. Heron to Sam. Pepys. Sends a list of ships supposed
to be in the Sound, laden with hemp, pitch, and tar from Stockholm,
on the King's account. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
84. i. List of six ships freighted by Sir Wm. Rider's company
for Stockholm, and of nine for Dantzic and Riga,
detained by order of the Duke of Brandenburg. |
| Oct. 26. |
Warrant for payment to Thomas Wyndham of his pension of 200l.
a year, for long and faithful service, in spite of the general order
for stay of pensions. [Ent. Book 17, p. 145.] |
| Oct. 26. |
The King to the Master and Fellows of Christ College, Cambridge.
Recommends Jas. Cookson, formerly a student, for the Manciple's
place there. [Ent. Book 17, p. 145.] |
Oct. 26.
Oxford. |
Warrant of assistance to John Chaplaine, of London, appointed by
the Canary Company to seize all goods imported from or exported to
the Canary Islands, contrary to the tenor of their charter, by which
proceedings they have been greatly damaged of late, and to detain
the same till all impositions and fines due to the company have
been paid. [Ent. Book 22, p. 284.] |
| Oct. 26. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay to William Castell 300l. out of
money for prize ships and goods. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 285.] |
| Oct. 26. |
85. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. Has just come from
attending the King, who approves of the acquainting the houses of
his intention for a recess on Tuesday or Wednesday. |
Oct. 26.
Oxford. |
86. [Lord Arlington] to the Lord Mayor of London. The King,
considering that vast sums are yearly exported for foreign manufactures, whilst both in France and Holland, rigorous ways are used
to discourage English manufactures, has resolved that, after the
mourning for the King of Spain is over, he will wear nothing, inside
or out, that is not of English manufacture, except linen and calicoes.
The Queen will do the same, and the whole Court is enjoined to
follow their example. Wishes the London shopkeepers to know
this, that they may not send abroad for laces, silks, stuffs, &c.
[Draft, 2 pages.] |
Oct. 26.
Carmarthen Gaol. |
87. Ralph Grundy to the King. Complains of the Earl of
Carbery's abuse of his power in oppressing subjects, and taking
revenge on those who will not obey his arbitrary commands, and in
placing his kinsmen in the offices of the town and county, to the
obstruction of justice. Was persecuted by him in 1643, on pretence
of his acting against the late King, though he had been in no public
employment, but was taken prisoner, plundered to the value of
200l., his brother murdered, and he kept in prison nine months,
whereby the country was incensed against the King's cause. Escaped
into Pembrokeshire, and led a private life till May 1664, when
returning into the county, the Lord President had him apprehended
as a dangerous person. Particulars of his treatment since, in frequent
apprehensions, refusal of release except on giving a second bail
before his former one is returned, &c. Could cite several other cases
to the same effect. Wishes His Majesty would give a fatherlike
rebuke and check to these bold persecutions. Is ready to prove
what he has asserted. [2pages.] |
Oct. 27.
Royal James. |
88. Earl of Sandwich to Lord Arlington. Thanks for his candid
and generous friendship. |
| Oct. 27. |
Warrant to the Officers of Customs at Portsmouth to permit
John Barncroft to ship 900l. sterling for the King's service in the
island of Guernsey. [Ent. Book 22, p. 287.] |
Oct. 27.
Portsmouth. |
89. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Is put to his wit's
end for want of masts and money. Cannot procure broom, candles,
timber, oars, nor any necessaries. As for board wages, has put the
poor men off with hope so long, that he is forced to lend them 10s.
per man to keep them from mutiny; all are yet in good health. It
is a strange mercy that Portsmouth is so free from contagion. Has
refused to receive the stores and guns sent to the garrison, on
account of the plague being on board the vessel. Asks directions
about dispatching the Hardreen with canvas for Chatham. Train
oil is wanted. The new house may be finished in 20 days, but will
not be fit to live in this winter; 12 or 14 ships are to be at
Spithead in a few days. [Adm. Paper, 2¼
pages.] |
Oct. 27.
Cockpit. |
90. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. Parliament has voted 120,000l.
to the Duke of York, after the last 1,250,000l. is paid. The Dutch
ships from Cadiz have arrived in the Texel, and 16 new ones are
launched. The Duke of York has sent instructions from the Lords
Commissioners to the Sub-Commissioners for Prizes, reversing the
former orders to put the prizes into the East India Company's hands.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 27.
Plymouth. |
91. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. The Elizabeth, Tiger,
and Coventry are in port, having weathered out a great storm in
the Sound. Asks directions about supplying junk and port ropes.
The Ordnance Officers write word that they are to be supplied by the
Navy Comrs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 27.
Woolwich. |
92. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Wishes to be supplied, from
the New England masts lately delivered at Deptford and the
Gottenburg masts in store, with those necessary for the new ships
in building. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
Dieppe. |
93. Peter Crucifix to the Navy Comrs. Had goods shipped ready
for London, when by reason of the sickness, vessels were fordidden
on pain of death to trade with England. Discovery of a plot conducted by a merchant of Abbeville, to engross the trade with England
in yarn; one parcel was consigned to M. Papillon, and landed at
Portsmouth. Hopes this dishonesty may not injure his trade. Could
obtain the goods from the King of France, by an introduction to
Monseigneur de Colbert, the Minister of State, through the English
Ambassador. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
The Madras, Blackwall. |
94. Capt. Thos. Smith to the Navy Comrs. Is obliged to remain
on board, waiting for provisions. Has neither lieutenant, master, nor
boatswain. There is no order at the Tower for delivery of his
gunner's stores. Requests a warrant for entering men. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Oct. 28. |
95. Report by Jonas Shish of Gottenburg masts lying at
Wapping, fit for the Foresight or Seven Oaks; also of New England
masts in Mr. Gray's yard at Redriff. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
The Sovereign Ocham Ness. |
96. Wm. Coleman to Sam. Pepys. Sends tickets for discharging
the soldiers in the Bendish. Printed tickets are wanted. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
Edwinstow. |
97. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Robt. Breet, master of
the Love hoy, refuses to serve any more. Note of loans granted
him. The King's hoys have arrived at Stockwith, but their ports
are cut too small; must have them altered. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 28.
Cantes, Essex. |
98. Sir Wm. Rider to Sir Wm. Batten. Recommends Sam.
Waterton as purser in any of the King's frigates. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 28. |
Fr. Hosier to [the Navy Comrs.]. Has supplied petty warrants
for provisions for the Golden Band, and also given money for beer
to the seamen of the fly boat Prince William, ordered to Erith, as
they threatened that without it, they would leave the ship. [Adm.
Paper. Domestic Corresp., October 20, 1665, No. 19.] |
Oct. 28.
Tower. |
99. W. Boteler to David Walter, Godstow, near Oxford. Complains of the injury done to him, though innocent, because having supported himself by pleading his causes, his clients now send for their
papers back, and few will again give him their business. Begs a trial
or release, having been three months in prison, or at least an allowance for diet, or he must starve. Has to steal out his letter, not having
the favour of writing to his wife anything but what is seen by the
governor, nor being allowed to see any one, as though he were the
greatest plotter against the King. |
Oct. 28.
[Lyme.] |
100. Dr. Peter Crabb to Lord Arlington. Will do good service,
if owned in it. The hellish crew are as bad now as ever. |
| Oct. 28. |
Warrant for an allowance from the Treasury Chamber of 2s. a day
to Charles Pickerne, appointed a messenger in ordinary. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 230.] |
Oct. 29.
Oxford. |
Pass for the ship Mary, belonging to merchants of Bruges,
from Bruges to Spain and back. [Ent. Book 22, p. 295.] |
Oct. 29.
Oxford. |
101. Lord Arlington to the Deputy Governor of Dover. The King
is much offended with the usage of Sieur Canet, who being employed
in conveyance of packets to and from France for the ambassador, was
ill treated by the [Customs'] Officers of Dover. Enquiry is to be made,
and a full account given of the affair, that such abuses may be
punished, and the letters and packets allowed to pass without search
or hindrance. |
Oct. 29.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
102. Wm. Bodham to Sam. Pepys. Mr. Rundell gives fair
promises of filling the wharf, to prevent the enclosed statement
being sent up; leaves it to the discretion of the Board to make
what use they like of it; wishes no man disgrace, but merely to
show how the King may be injured by certificates. No bill should
be passed till the wharf is filled in. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
102. i. Account by Wm. Bodham of Mr Rundell's deportment in
the business of the wharf:—That his information, which
procured a warrant for Mr. Pett to view the work, was a
bold lie; his certificate in answer to the warrant erroneous; that the filling up of the wharf is not yet put in
hand, and no hemp can be taken up till it is done;
that the work, when done, will be bountifully paid by
29l. 5s. 8d., the stuff and charge for workmanship (as
he huddles it over) not amounting by 8l. to what he
lays down in the estimate. Woolwich, Oct. 24. |
Oct. 29.
The Kent, Portsmouth. |
103. Wm. Rivers to the Navy Comrs. Notifies his appointment
as purser to the Kent, in place of John Smith, deceased. Cannot
wait on them and then return to his ship, the infection being so
dangerous. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 30.
Bristol. |
104. Iseburn Holland to the Navy Comrs. Reports progress of
the new frigate building by Fras. Bayley; the great hindrance is
from bad timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 30.
Dover. |
105. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. The Phœnix has been
got out to sea, and set sail, but was obliged to leave two of her
guns behind; is not able to get the Castle frigate out yet. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Oct. 30. |
106. Intelligence given by M. Lethulier to Sam. Pepys, that the
Paragon Daletta, a Dutch caper, is bound for Surinam, to do what
spoil it can there. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 30.
Conpill. |
107. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The great hindrance is
the want of land carriage for timber; the Justices disputing concerning the observance of the warrant, every obstruction in the
service may be imputed to them; plenty of timber in the forest is
ready for carriage; begs the decision of the Board in the matter,
and warrants to the Justices of Monmouthshire for 50 loads; asks
if anchors are to be made there; desires a letter of credit for 400l.
on Isaac Morgan, collector of Bristol. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Oct. 30.
Dartmouth. |
108. [Capt. Haket] to George Lapthorne, merchant in Plymouth.
Has arrived from Lisbon in eight days. The King of Portugal would
not allow them nor their goods to land, but drove them off by
shots, and soldiers were ready to destroy them if they did not
depart. |
Oct. 30.
Isle of Wight. |
109. Col. Walter Slingsby to [H. Muddiman]. Col. Wm. Scutt
of Poole, an honest correspondent, is dead. Capts. Greene and
Diamond have brought in two good prizes; they pretend to be
French, though the goods are Dutch; at this rate there will soon
be no Dutch. The people are eager after a French war. Two
young sailors were hired by a mother in the island to go to Southampton, and fetch thence her daughter from a house where all but
she were [dead of the plague]. They did it but were discovered;
she and one of the seamen are shut up, and Sir Wm. Berkeley will
try by a court martial the other, who has escaped on to shipboard. |
Oct. 31.
Plymouth. |
110. John Clarke to Williamson. Particulars of vessels from
and for Virginia. The magistrates are cautious how any of the
men come ashore, as they were in London 18 days ago. Six of the
King's frigates are also in the harbour. There are two French
ships off Pendennis, carrying a governor to Martinique and
Guadaloupe. Those western parts are free from contagion. |
| Oct. 31. |
111. Vote of thanks of the House of Commons to the University
of Oxford, for their loyalty in the late rebellion, and especially in
refusing to submit to a visitation of the usurped powers and to take the
solemn league and covenant; to be presented to them by Mr. Hyde,
the Solicitor General, Col. Strangways, and Sir John Birkenhead. |
| Oct. 31. |
The King to the Master of —— Hospital, near Winchester. Is
much pressed, as the number of Dutch prisoners increases, to know
where to find convenient places for them in this time of sickness.
Thinks that hospital would be a fitting place, and orders him to
receive those who will be sent from Portsmouth, and meanwhile to
dispose of the almswomen in some house to be hired at the King's
expense in the suburbs. [Ent. Book 17, p. 146.] |
| Oct. 31. |
Pass for two horses to France for Lord Sunderland. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 287.] |
| Oct. 31. |
Privy seal for 305l. to Hugh May, in addition to 150l. already
paid, for repair of Nonsuch, and making it fit for the Exchequer;
also for 300l. for repair of the Duke of Monmouth's lodgings at the
Cockpit. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 287.] |
| Oct. 31. |
Privy seal for 750l. to Lord Rochester, without account, as the
King's free gift. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 288.] |
| Oct. 31. |
Pass for five horses for Mons. De Clenelle. Minute. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 288.] |
| Oct. 31. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley to pay to Sir George Carteret, for the
pressing wants of sick and wounded seamen and Dutch prisoners,
15,000l. out of the first moneys advanced by the East India Company
on their warrants. [Ent. Book 22, p. 289.] |
Oct. 31.
Oxford. |
112. Pass for Sir Henry Creswick to export 50 horses in the
Diligence of Bristol to Barbadoes or other of the Caribbee Islands. |
| Oct. 31. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 293.] |
Oct. 31.
Harwich. |
113. Capt. Geo. Liddell to the Navy Comrs. Desires an order
for laying the Hare fire-ship ashore, to search for damage sustained
under water whilst upon the Whiting. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Plymouth. |
114. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Damage sustained by
the Coventry when driven from her anchors into Catwater. Repairs
of the Sorlings and Nightingale. Hears that Capt. Hacket, in the
Brother's Friendship, sent out with the Tangiers ships, bound for
Lisbon, is returned to Dartmouth, being not permitted to enter
Lisbon. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 31. |
115. Certificate by Thos. Dunn, surveyor, and Jo. Woodroffe,
notary, of the third payment due to Henry and Edmund Edgar,
shipwrights, for the frigate now completed at Yarmouth, according
to contract. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
The Exchange, Blackwall. |
116. Capt. Sam. Wentworth to the Navy Comrs. Certifies that
Edw. Seker, his purser, has absented himself from the ship for three
weeks. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Dover. |
117. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. The Castle frigate is put
to sea after much trouble. A 14-inch cable is demanded for the
Golden Phœnix; advises her being recalled to London, to be
furnished with anchors, sails, rigging, and men. [Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Royal James, Buoy of the Nore. |
118. J. Pearse to Sam. Pepys. Desires bills for the usual allowance to surgeons put on board several ships, in room of others
deceased. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. 31. |
119. Capt. Thos. Smith of the Madras to the Navy Comrs. Cannot
get above ten men from the Constant Katherine, but expected 40;
wants 130 men of his complement; wishes to join the fleet at once.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Deptford. |
120. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Is much hindered in the
shipwrights' works for want of bolts; no iron is in store. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Deptford. |
121. Jonas Shish to Sam. Pepys. The Dutch prize Sevenoaks
was injured in the launching, and much damaged in engagements
with the English. She must be docked. Repairs of other ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Oct. 31.
Woolwich. 7 p.m. |
122. Chris. Pett to Sam. Pepys. Cannot complete the St. Paul
without more calkers; proposes taking some from Mr. Castell's
new ship at Deptford; several other ships are in hand. Has received
no orders for fitting out the De Ruyter. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. ? |
123. Petition of Edw. Kinge [or Knight] of Ashby-de-la-Laund,
co. Lincoln, to the King, for relief. Was summoned by Sir Ant.
Oldfield and Sir Rob. Carr, deputy lieutenants of Lincolnshire, to
appear before them and sign a bond of 2,000l., and for refusing this,
was sent to Lincoln gaol, and there continued, in this time of pesti
lence, contrary to law. Has ever been loyal, promoted the Restoration, took the oaths, and was diligent in disbanding the army and
navy. |
| Oct. |
124. Petition of Willm. Goffe, prisoner at Northampton, to
Lord Arlington, for release on security, and leave to know his
accusation, and have his accusers face to face. Was committed by
Lord Lieutenant the Earl of Exeter, on suspicion of being a disturber.
Has taken the Oath of Allegiance, and endeavoured to show his
loyalty by refraining from suspicious company. Is a solicitor-at-law,
and chiefly employed by persons eminent for loyalty. |
Oct.
Oxford. |
125. Warrant to Sir John Robinson, lieutenant of the Tower, to
permit his prisoner, Lord Morley, to repair to his house in the
country, during this dangerous time of sickness, and there to remain
under the guard of a warden, on sufficient security for his appearance
upon summons. |
| Oct. |
Memoranda [by Williamson] from the Signet books of warrants
passed during the month, the only uncalendared entry in which is:—
Grant to D. Cox of the office of one of His Majesty's
Physicians in ordinary; fee, 100l. [Domestic Corresp.,
July 1665, No. 132.] |
Oct.
Woolwich. |
126. Peter Russell to the Navy Comrs. The Riga pass hemp is
foul, according to the nature of that hemp, but sound and merchantable. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. |
127. Account of eight ships' lading of masts waiting convoy at
Gottenburg. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Oct. ? |
128. Bill of expenses of an express riding from Oxford to Portsmouth and back; total, 5l. 5s. |
| Oct ? |
129. Account of the cross roads by which letters are conveyed to
the King at Oxford from various ports, so as to avoid passing
through London, during the time of this mortality. |
| Oct. |
130. Articles agreed upon between the Duke of Albemarle on the
King's behalf, and Sir John Laurence, Lord Mayor of London, and
eight others, on behalf of the East India Company, relative to the
sale by the company of the goods taken on board the Dutch East
India ships Slothany and Golden Phœnix. The company are to
advance a third part of the value of the goods at six per cent., to
have allowances for expenses, waste, &c., and to be accountable, not
to the Exchequer, but to the said Duke, or whomever the King may
appoint, &c., &c. [3pages.] |
