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Nov. 12.
Farnham. |
1. John Langrack to Sam. Pepys. The warrant for felling 400
trees in the forest remains in the custody of the surveyor general;
cannot supply' the timber without it; asks him to hasten its delivery.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Peter Ricaut
for a grant of several woods, &c., in Middlesex. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 227.] |
| Nov. 12. |
2. Petition of Capt. Matthew Peniell, of the Chapel Royal, to
the King, for a grant of the Dutch hoy Sampson, and her furniture,
now at Harwich, and only fit to carry Newcastle coals. Served the
late King as captain of horse, and has contracted debts by building
frigates for him at his own cost. |
| Nov. 12. |
3. Petition of Sir Herbert Price to the King, for his board wages
during the year of suspension, and the dues of his place, as master
of the household; has received nothing for 18 months. |
| Nov. 12. |
4. Petition of Sir Peter Wyche to the King, for leave to lade
goods not prohibited, and not exceeding 100 tons, on the vessel on
which he is going with a message from His Majesty to the King of
Portugal. |
| Nov. 12. |
Proclamation prohibiting the import of all wines of the growth
of the Canary Islands, and all further trade and commerce with the
said islands during the King's pleasure, on account of the decrease
of treasure caused by the export of money to pay for the same, and
also of the injuries lately committed by the inhabitants, in banishing
the English consul and principal officers out of the island of Teneriffe. [Printed. Proc. Coll., pp. 237–8.] |
| Nov. 12. |
5. Draft of the above, dated October [1½
pages.] |
Nov. 12.
Pendennis. |
6. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The tempestuous weather
detains all ships in port. The letter to Col. Buller came too late;
he came on shore at Penzance, and has gone for London. |
Nov. 12.
Norwich. |
7. Robt. Scrivener to James Hickes. The post coming as late as
3 p.m. caused such surmises of disturbance in London that the merchants would not buy anything that day. |
| Nov. 12. |
8. "Advices received," being notes from letters calendared above;
also from Kinsale, Nov. 2: three or four ships bound for the
Barbadoes and Leeward Islands are ready to sail with the Dartmouth; and from Bruges, Nov. 7/17: the Swedes and Bremen had
agreed before Konigsmark's arrival. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 12.
Truro. |
9. Hugh Acland to Williamson. A vessel from Ireland has been
cast away near St. Ives, and some casks of tallow and butter driven
ashore; there have been great storms, and such rain and hail as have
not been known for many years. |
Nov. 12.
Letter Office, London. |
10. James Hickes to Williamson. Thanks God for his late preservation from the fire near. Mr. Newcome's removal far from those
parts puts the book women into straits, and unless some provision is made for them, they must leave him to dispose of the books
as he can; they run much hazard by attending him in the churchyard, where the stench of earth is offensive and unwholesome; the
bookwoman, Mrs. Andrews, has for weeks diligently observed the
directions given about the Gazette, but cannot now for want of
admittance as formerly; will send her to Williamson privately for
directions, but Mr. Newcome must not suspect it. She is a discreet
woman, and deserves encouragement, but Mr. Newcome behaves so
strangely that others say they will sell his books no more, at hazard
of their health, through all ways, and at such a distance. Mrs. Andrews takes off his hands a fourth, if not a third, of what he
prints. |
Nov. 12.
Aldborough. |
11. Rich. Browne to Williamson. A Dutch man-of-war has
brought in 210 English prisoners from Holland, and set 40 sick on
shore. He says that the Hollanders pray for a peace, and hope all
the English will soon be released, and that they have no men-ofwar of value out, but two East Indiamen were in the Texel, which
are bound out; two more vessels are coming from Holland with
prisoners. |
Nov. 12.
Loughborough. |
12. Robt. Bunny to James Hickes. There has been another fire
there, but cannot yet give a perfect account of it. |
Nov. 12.
Yarmouth. |
13. Rich. Bower to Williamson. The Orange frigate fired a gun
to give notice to the light fleet bound northward to weigh anchor,
but most of them not taking notice were left behind, and followed
with the Speedwell. Those laden were driven back by the wind,
but have sailed again. |
Nov. 12.
Lynn. |
14. Edw. Bodham to Williamson. Capt. Willoughby, sailing out
with the Portsmouth, has cleared the Channel of pickeroons. A
vessel from Hull saw no sails on the Lincolnshire coast. |
Nov. 12.
Weymouth. |
15. John Pocock to James Hickes. Has nothing wherewith to
retaliate his kindness. |
Nov. 12.
Clehonger, Herefordshire. |
16. Herbert Aubrey, jun., to Williamson. Asks his interest,
along with that of the writer's cousin Vaughan, for the place of
receiver of the money lately given to the King, whenever such an
officer is appointed. |
Nov. 12.
Pembroke. |
17. Fras. Malory to Williamson. Will continue, as desired, his
concern for the King's affairs in that port. The prize is now bound
for Bristol. The Martin galley is to convoy several colliers about
land. |
Nov. 12.
Pembroke. |
18. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. To the effect of the latter
part of the above. |
Nov. 12.
Swansea. |
19. Jo. Man to Williamson. Has nothing worth cognizance this
post. |
Nov. 12.
St. James's. |
20. Sir J. Colleton to Lord Arlington. [La Tourette], the Frenchman he named to him, lies at the house of one De Marrye, a footman
of the Duke of York, who lives in a yard leading from King Street
to Westminster Abbey. He came into England with a pass from the
States of Holland, as he confessed to Mr. Gresellyer, the person
whom he tried to entice into Holland and carry to De Witt. |
| Nov. 12. |
Order for a warrant to pay out of a pension of 2,000l. a year,
granted to the late Earl of Norwich, 1,500l. to Ferdinando Marsham,
esquire of the body, 1,000l. to Rob. Thompson, groom of the privy
chamber, 200l. to Tobias Rustat, yeoman of the robes, and 1,100l.
to Eliz. Dean, the same being debts due by the late Earl, but which
Charles, the present Earl, cannot pay without pursuing the usual
course of law with the creditors, as administrator to his father.
[Ent. Book 23, pp. 271–3.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
21. Warrant to Sir Jordan Crosland to discharge John Joplin, prisoner in Scarborough Castle, on bond for his allegiance and good
demeanour, and his appearance before the chief officer of the garrison
on summons. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 273.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to Edward Earl of Manchester to swear in —— Grabu as
master of the English chamber music. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 273.] |
| Nov. ? |
22. Jehan Kievit to [Williamson]. Reminds him to obtain
speedy liberation for his ship, the Prince of Denmark, with its cargo,
now in the river or the Downs. [French.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to free the Prince of Denmark and deliver it to the
Sieur Kievit. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 273.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Privy seal for 1,400l. to Prince Rupert, without account. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 273.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to swear in Wencelaus Hollar as scenographer and
designer of prospects. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 273.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant for a grant to Dr. John Dolben to hold in commendam
with the bishopric of Rochester the deanery of Westminster.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 273.] |
| Nov. ? |
23. Memorandum of the clear annual value of the diocese of
Rochester, deducting the tithes, 322l. 7s. 4½d [Latin.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Pass for the ship Prince of Denmark to go to Norway and return.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 274.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
24. Pass for the St. George, of 400 tons, bound from Dover for the
Barbadoes and the adjacent islands with merchandise, at the risk
of John Nisbett, merchant, to go thither and return, on payment of
customs. |
| Nov. 12. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 274.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Dispensation for George Stowell, high sheriff of Somersetshire, to abide out of his county. Minute. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 109.] |
| Nov. 13. |
25. Dr. Nath. Hardy, dean, and the Chapter of Rochester to the
King. Announce their election of Dr. John Dolben, dean of
Westminster, to the see of Rochester, void by the death of Dr. John
Warner. [Latin.] |
Nov. 13.
Newcastle. |
26. Rich. Forster to Williamson. A fleet of 200 or 300 colliers
is in the harbour, but only two men-of-war for convoy; they will
sail with the first fair wind, though with fear, as a squadron of
Dutch men-of-war lies waiting for them, and some pickeroons, supposed to be their scouts, are daily seen; but the masters are
impatient, having lain so long there. |
Nov. 13.
Plymouth. |
27. John Clarke to Williamson. The York, a Plymouth vessel,
has arrived from Virginia, with three Ostenders, which have sailed
with other vessels for Flanders. |
| Nov. 13. |
28. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Nov. 13.
Harwich. |
29. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Roebuck, having convoyed
four Guinea and a Barbadoes ship to the Downs, has returned
and brought in to be examined a ship said to be bound for Boston,
but most of the crew were foreigners. |
Nov. 13.
Hull. |
30. Luke Whittington to Williamson. The Speedwell and other
vessels from London met no men-of-war in their passage; 80 light
colliers have passed northward, with only one convoy. Three
Holland privateers, coming near Burlington, caused good watch
on the coast, but they stood northward. A peace is reported between Sweden and the Emperor, including many other powers, but
this is thought to be nonsense. |
| Nov. 13. |
31. Bridget Bussy to [Lord Arlington]. Requests the clearing
of her son,—his lordship's waterman and her own apprentice and
sole support,—who has been pressed to serve on the Princess,
and is continued, although all the other watermen have been
discharged. |
| Nov. 13. |
32. Petition of Hannah, late wife to Capt. John Jeffry, to the
King, for the Gilded Fox prize, now in the Thames, towards the
education of her six fatherless children. Her husband was captain
of the Cambridge, but died through heats and colds and wet. |
Nov. 13.
Barnstaple. |
33. William Wakeman to Williamson. The Newfoundland and
Virginia vessels, driven back by the storms, are now ready to
attempt their voyage. |
Nov. 13.
Portsmouth. |
34. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Account of vessels in
harbour. |
| Nov. 13. |
35. Jo. Cook to Williamson. Sends an order of Council, as
Williamson is acquainted with the debates, that he may draw up
the form of a letter to the Lord Lieutenants, suitable to the occasion; will then draw up for signature as many of the letters as
are allotted to Sec. Morice's clerks. Endorsed "The letter for
disarming the Popish recusants." |
[Nov.] 13.
Edinburgh. |
36. Capt. Jo. Strachan to the Navy Comrs. There are more
merchants aiming at the bargain than themselves; endeavours to see
that His Majesty's service is not wronged. Told Patrick Lyell
that the Commissioners had paid the bills; he answered it was not
so; told him he ought not to discredit such honourable persons.
Has been apprenticed to His Majesty's service 28 years. The
report of the arrival of a Dutch ship of 52 guns into Cromartie
was false. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Adam and Eve hoy, Stockwith. |
37. John Huntington to the Navy Comrs. Has received his
warrant as master. Is clear of the carpenters and is rigged all but
the sails, which are being mended at Hull, but the men are not
willing to part with them until paid, and the purser has no
money. An anchor of 400 cwt. is wanted for the one lost when
the hoy overset. Cannot moor without it. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 13. |
38. Edw. Mundy to the Navy Comrs. Asks for an order to
Mr. Fenn for payment of timber, &c., supplied two years since by
him to the stores at Harwich and Chatham. Most of the timber
in his yard is marked for Harwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 13. |
39. Elizabeth Russell to the Navy Comrs. Her husband, who
is at the works in Sherwood Forest, has sent a person to receive
20l. due to him out of 200l. imprest granted 8 months since, but has
not received a penny of it. Requests them to consider the man's
condition and order a speedy supply, that she may send him back to
the works. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Edinburgh. |
40. Thos. Falconer to the Navy Comrs. Is content to cut,
square, and carry the timber within the flood's mark and sight of
the ships, which can be then taken to them by boats; desires that
a person may be appointed to cut and square it at the rate of
8s. 6d. (Scottish) the cubical foot, and also a person to receive it; is
loath to undertake the delivery. Thinks well of Capt. Strachan.
Others have been dealing with the writer about the timber, but he
will close with Capt. Strachan on their warrant. |
Nov. 14.
Happy Return, Rye Harbour. |
41. Capt. Fras. Courtenay to the Muster Master of the RearAdmiral of the Blue. Desires him to prevent Edward Brock being
made a runaway; the man was entered in his ship 1 Aug. 1665, and
continued till 26 June 1666; he has been sick and pressed into
another ship. With note from B. St. M[ic]hel, [the muster master],
to Mr. Ewers, of the Navy Office, referring the case to him.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 14. |
42. William Bowden to the Navy Comrs. Finds the two tons of
Flanders hemp of Sir John Shaw's as good and well-conditioned of
its sort as any usually issued into the stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Gloucester. |
43. Thos. James to Daniel Furzer. Requests him to send the
money due for timber measured; the residue to be measured and
paid for next week. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 14. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Oxford.
Grants a dispensation to John Locke, M.A., to hold his student's
place in that college and prosecute his studies, without being compelled to take holy orders, according to statute. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 103.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Warrant for a grant to Henry Lord Arlington of all the woods,
coppices, &c., in the lands granted him, being three-fourths of Great
St. John's Wood, parish of Mary-le-bone, Middlesex, the proviso
in his former grant proving inconvenient, as the woods are now so
destroyed that the lands are fitter for pasture and arable. [Ent
Book 23, pp. 274–5.] |
Nov. 14.
Yarmouth. |
44. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Wants an affidavit of Theodore
Ferrier against Godfrey Hembling, in custody of Mr. Wickham, at
London. Two Ostenders have arrived, who met a privateer near
Lowestoft. |
Nov. 14.
Bridgewater. |
45. Willm. Symons to James Hickes. A bark from Plymouth
reports the Channel clear of pirates. |
Nov. 14.
Weymouth. |
46. John Pocock to James Hickes. There is no news stirring. |
Nov. 14.
Lyme. |
47. Anth. Thorold to Williamson. The stormy weather has prevented vessels going out or coming in. It is reported that the
Hollanders are much inclined to a peace, and intend to answer the
King's letter; the poor cry out, being in great necessity by the war. |
Nov. 14.
Norwich. |
48. Robt. Scrivener to James Hickes. There is great abatement
in the mortality. |
Nov. 14.
Deal. |
49. Willm. Genvey to [Williamson]. Arrival and departure of
vessels from the Downs. |
Nov. 14.
Bridlington. |
50. John Bower to Williamson. On the 11th, two Dutch capers anchored under Flamborough Head; they were joined by five more, and
chased six of a fleet of 80 light colliers ashore about Hornsea; eight
more escaped into Bridlington; the Hollanders pursued the rest,
which had only the Orange for convoy, but the night coming on,
the result is not known. Bridlington is much exposed to danger
from the enemy; it has only three guns, procured by Sir W. Coventry's
order, and all the ammunition for them is spent, by the gunners'
rescuing and preserving many ships from the enemy. |
Nov. 14.
Pendennis. |
51. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The merchant fleet, with their
convoys, went out, but was driven back by the wind. Particulars
of other vessels in harbour. |
Nov. 14.
Falmouth. |
52. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. The fleet for the westward
is just put to sea. A Virginia vessel has just come in. |
Nov. 14.
Falmouth. |
53. Thos. Holden to Williamson. To the same effect as the
above, and his letter of Nov. 11. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 14.
Norwich. |
54. [T. Corie] to Williamson. Asks whether it be not requisite
to open some letters, in order to put an end to the base reports
frequent there. |
| Nov. 14. |
55. Request of Katherine Jackson, for release of 21 innocent
persons, sufferers for two years in Warwick gaol, and her husband,
for three years, only for meeting peaceably to worship, visiting their
friends, &c. Noted "Quakers." |
| Nov. 14. |
56. Bond of Rob. Vyner, goldsmith of London, dated June 5,
1665, in 1,700l., to pay to Mary Countess Dowager of Thomond and
to Owen Feltham, at his house in Lombard Street, 850l. within 10
days after demand, with interest at 5 per cent. Endorsed with
notes of payment of interest thereon, Nov. 9 and 14, 1666; with
two other memoranda of payments thereon, of 200l. July 1665, 100l.
20 Dec. 1666, and 400l. Jan. 16, 1667. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 14. |
57. Sir Thos. Tyrrill, justice of the Common Pleas, to the King. At
the Warwick assizes in summer 1664, seven persons named were fined
a mark each for being at an unlawful assembly, and they remain in
gaol till payment. Thos. Wincott was convicted for scandalous
words against His Majesty and the chief magistrate of the borough
of Warwick, and fined 20 marks, and to lie in gaol till payment;
the rest, 13 in number, were proceeded on at the sessions by the
county justices of peace, condemned in a præmunire, for refusing the
Oath of Allegiance, and have been in gaol ever since the Warwick
Lent Assizes of 1664, where they are to remain during pleasure.
Thinks those fined by him can only be released by payment of their
fines or pardon for them. There is no regular way for the rest to
be delivered, except by His Majesty's pardon. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
58. Petition of John Garill to the King, for letters of pardon
for the recognizance of 100l. into which he entered as security for
Sir John Prettyman, receiver-general of first fruits and tenths, for
his sure answering his accounts, whereon an extent is issued on his
lands, for Sir John's not accounting; has lost 1,000l. already by Sir
John, and has no counter-security for the said recognizance; was of
great use in stopping the late dreadful fire at Cripplegate; dated
Nov. 13. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer, Nov. 15. |
| Nov. |
Entry of the above reference, dated Nov. 14. [Ent. Book 18, p. 227.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of Rich. Alchorn, for licence to set up a beam in Southwark for weighing hops.
[Ent. Book 18, p. 227.] |
Nov. 15.
Pembroke. |
59. Fras. Malory to Williamson. A vessel is in from the
Madeiras, the master whereof is Rob. Williamson, his kinsman and
another is at Tenby. The Dutch prize still remains. |
| Nov. 15. |
60. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Nov. 15.
Harwich. |
61. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Thinks the sub-commissioners of
prizes are disgusted with him, because they send persons to interfere
in his business, and to be above him in the management of ships.
Has had all the trouble and turmoil this summer, and now another
will have the credit. Wishes leave to answer before the Board, if
his name be mentioned. The wind blows ill for vessels to get out
of harbour. |
Nov. 15.
Truro. |
62. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Merchants begin to ship small
quantities of tin for Plymouth, Portsmouth, and Southampton, in
the vessel that brought timber and charcoal from the Isle of
Wight. There are two or three vessels lading corn for Plymouth:
wheat is 8s. 6d. and 9s. a bushel; barley 4s. 6d. and 5s. The
fleet for the Straits and West Indies sailed yesterday. Another
fire is reported in London, which much saddens the spirits of most
people. |
Nov. 15.
Swansea. |
63. Jo. Man to Williamson. There is no news, but the country
is in health and quietness. |
| Nov. 15. |
Licence for the ship Mary of Swansea to sail from Topsham to
Swansea, and from thence to Barbadoes, and to return. [Ent.
Book 14. p. 103.] |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant from the Commissioners for the Tower to the Officers of
Ordnance to demolish some houses about the White Tower, to open
a passage from the wharf near the payhouse into Coldharbour, and
to make a bridge, after a model prepared by Sir Bernard De Gomme,
for safer bringing in of powder, &c.; also to demolish all chimneys
where fire may be kept near the White Tower, and to give up the
cellars and vaults for the use of the ordnance stores. [Ent. Book 23,
pp. 277–279.] |
| Nov. [15.] |
64. Copy of the above. [2 pages.] |
Nov. 15.
Portsmouth. |
65. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Victory prize has come
in, bound for the Western guard, with several merchant ships bound
outward, and some to Torbay to load pilchards. The Sweepstakes
and Norwich wait orders at Spithead. |
Nov. 15.
Aldberough. |
66. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Capt. Liddall is reported to
have brought in a French wine prize to Harwich. |
Nov. 15.
8 p.m., Carlisle. |
67. Willm. Fielding to Sir Phil. Musgrave. Major Baxter, who
has arrived from Dumfries, reports that this morning a great number of horse and foot came into that town, with drawn swords and
pistols, gallopped up to Sir Jas. Turner's lodgings, seized him in his
bed, carried him without clothes to the market place, threatened to
cut him to pieces, and seized and put into the Tolbooth all the foot
soldiers that were with him; they also secured the minister of
Dumfries. Many of the party were lairds and country people from
Galloway—200 horse well mounted; one minister was with them
who had sword and pistols, and 200 or 300 foot, some with clubs,
others with scythes, Many more are said to be in arms all through
Galloway; this prevented Baxter's going on the King's business
into Galloway, and it was well he could get privately out of town.
The forces came in so suddenly that most of the town's people
seemed surprised. The officers of Carlisle garrison will be careful
of their duty. Is sending a messenger to Sir Edw. Musgrave to
Hatton, and to the rest of the officers out of town. Capt. Tong will
give notice to the Earl of Carlisle. |
Nov. 15.
London. |
68. Earl of Cleveland and Lord Aylesbury. Lord Lieutenants of
Bedfordshire, to Lord Arlington. Recommend to the King Thos.
Snaig, of Milbrook, as a deputy lieutenant of Bedfordshire, in place
of Sir Hen. Chester, lately dead. With note by Lord Arlington,
November 18, of the King's approval of Mr. Snaig. |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
69. H. Muddiman to George Powell, of Pembroke. News-letter.
The Exchange has been so filled lately that there has hardly been
any passage in or out for two hours together, though the place of
meeting of the merchants is more capacious than the former. The
enemies' vessels made towards Dunchurch in Kent; it is supposed
that they intended to cut down the sea walls and drown thousands
of cattle, but the beacon watch discovering them gave a timely alarm,
the country came in arms and forced them to alter their design.
Two of the Little Mary's company having escaped, have reached
Yarmouth Roads. An envoy is coming from the Marquis of Castel
Rodrigo, out of Flanders. The Emperor's, envoy Count d'Isola, is
daily expected. The House of Lords has gone through the bill for
Irish cattle to the last clause, which concerns the seizure. The
House of Commons has agreed to raise the 1,800,000l. by poll
money, sealed paper, and foreign excise; and what they fail to
raise in 11 months is to be made up by a land tax. They have
desired the Lords to add some peers to a commission of theirs that
may be empowered to examine into some accounts. The time for the
Commons to receive the sacrament is deferred till the second
Sunday in December, but the oaths were to be administered on
Tuesday last, and all defaulters taken into custody by the serjeantat-arms. The French King has awed the States by reproving
them for receiving letters from England without his privity. Most
of their men-of-war who were abroad have returned, and fresh
ships gone out in their room. Lady Denham is recovering; some
have raised strange discourses about the cause of her sickness, but
the physicians affirm it to have been iliaca passio. Eight Ostenders
from France, driven into Plymouth, left near 100 sail in the Channel,
bound for Holland with wines. The Guernsey has brought in a
prize of 100 tons, laden with bank fish. The Fountain frigate
bound for Lisbon sprung a leak in the Bay of Biscay, and has
returned to Portsmouth Roads. Mr. Marquis, one of the King's
life guard, and Mr. Philpot were committed to the Marshalsea of
the King's Bench, for beating and wounding the constable of
St. Clement Danes; the Lord Chief Justice declared he would
acquaint the Lord General, that Marquis might be turned out of the
Guards; the Lord Chamberlain and Lord Crofts said they would
acquaint the King himself, the matter appearing very foul. |
|
The House of Commons is daily debating supply in a grand committee; they have agreed that all who pay no alms shall pay 12d.
for themselves and children; all with estates of 100l. a year 20s., but
they have not decided about those of higher qualities. The Dutch
will have 12 ships of 90 guns ready against spring; they are preparing an answer to the King's letter, which crept into the press,
and made strange impressions on the people. News from Sweden,
Flanders, the Palatinate, &c. Several prizes have been brought
into Harwich. The Newcastle fleet keeps in, and vessels from
other parts move warily, because of the Dutch capers. The Commons have desired the Lords' concurrence in thanks to the King for
the proclamations against Papists, and for his assent to their votes
concerning the Guards. The committee appointed to inspect the
patents about printing have voted the law patent a monopoly. In
levying the poll money, the rate for personal estates is to be made
by the assessions as formerly, and any who is aggrieved may be
discharged from over rate on his oath. All the revenue raised by
the Acts for the 1,800,000l. is to be security to such as shall lend
money to the King; this will be a very good means to raise present
money, the lender having good security, and one per cent. above
what others give. The House of Lords has committed the bill for
illegitimating the children of Lady Ross, she not appearing to make
her defence on summons. Stephen Thompson has been sent to the
Tower, as an accomplice of his son, who stole a heiress and carried
her into France. An embargo is laid upon all ships that have not
the Duke of York's pass, and those that have are to be hastened
out; such as go to the plantations giving security to return by
10th April, and such as go shorter voyages by 10th March. Sir
John Glynne, serjeant-at-law, died this morning. [3 pages.] |
| Nov. 15. |
70. Report of Attorney General Palmer in favour of the King's
right to grant the examiner's office in the county palatine of
Chester, with reversions, notwithstanding a plea that the Earls of
Derby, as chamberlains of Chester, have formerly nominated to the
place, leaving to the present Earl the power to try his title. |
Nov. 15.
Harwich. |
71. Report by Jo. Gregory and five others to the Navy Comrs.,
on order from John Taylor, Navy Comr., as to building a storehouse and crane in the dockyard at Harwich, that the dimensions
should be 136 feet long, 36 feet broad, double roof 18 feet deep.
The charge, besides timber and ironwork in store, will be 385l.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Portsmouth Dock. |
72. Capt. Jo. Tinker to Sam. Pepys. As the Sovereign's men are
coming to London to be paid off, there will be none to look after
her. Desires orders about her ordnance. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Dover. |
73. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Gives the names of 14
men who promise to go in the two sweeping boats; fears the
season of the year is too hard for the work. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Victualling Office. |
74. Certificate by Thos. Lewis that Capt. Berry has passed
his accounts for victualling the Swallow ketch and Little Mary
frigate. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Navy Office. |
75. Declaration by Thomas Saffery, George Cobden, and Zaccheus
Ewen, pilots, of their inability to take charge of any ships to
Gottenburg. |
| Nov. 16. |
76. Christopher Coles to the Navy Comrs. Has served into the
yards at Deptford, Chatham, and Portsmouth, timber amounting
to 1,300l., which, added to former unpaid bills, makes 4,800l.; the
sum is more than his estate or credit can bear. Had not Sir Thos.
Woodcock, of whom he bought much timber, and the deputy
lieutenants of Sussex given him credit, he would have been utterly
disabled from serving the navy, but they will not forbear payment
any longer; if their honours will not help, must sell some of his navy
bills for what they will yield, or else the provisions for the service of
the navy, which are considerable in quantity and quality; this
may be very prejudicial to the service. Wants 504l. for which he
has their bill. Will wait on them about the other moneys for the
deputy lieutenants, and give a further account of his proceedings
in the service. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 16. |
77. Certificate by Jonas Shish, W. Castell, and Robt. Castell, that
Thos. Mathews, shipwright, late carpenter of the George and Martha
on her voyage to the East Indies, is fit for a master carpenter's
place in any third or fourth-rate ship or frigate. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 16.
Plymouth. |
78. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Has signified to the
company of the Golden Sun their cessation of former wages, and their
entering on the King's pay. If they refuse, will assist the master
to get more, but having received orders from Sir Wm. Warren to
pay them for their former services, hopes they may be persuaded
to continue. The master complains of the want of victuals;
Mr. Gauden's agent will not deliver any without an order. Sir
Wm. Warren writes to the master that their honours will take care
for the supply; has engaged for their present necessity, and asks
directions by the next post. The Paradox has arrived to convoy a
prize to London. Wanted him to take the deal board prize with
him to Portsmouth, but he refused to spare any men, though he
proffered to another to man his ship for 3l. each. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 16.
Conpill. |
79. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Morgan of Bristol
will pay money on a bill; the clamour is continual. Has bought
some plank, which is delivered into the yard, but the owners
expecting their money on delivery, has forfeited his engagements
with them; the men have not been paid for a long time. Shall be
forced to put off the smiths, for want of money to pay for iron.
Prays a speedy supply. Hopes they have treated with Mr. Blackborow about the plank. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 16. |
80. "Advices received," being notes from letters calendared above.
Also from the following: |
|
Dublin, Nov. 10: The Sapphire and Forester are to lie in 48 degrees of latitude, expecting the New England fleet with mails. |
|
Lyme, Nov. 14: Two vessels with provisions are bound for Jersey
and Guernsey. |
|
Norwich, Nov. 14: 46 died last week, 31 being of the plague.
[1¼
pages.] |
Nov. 16.
Kinsale. |
81. Thos. Burrowes to James Hickes. The frigates are gone to
sea. A Limerick vessel with 500 casks of butter bound for Bilbao
was cast away at Bearhaven. |
Nov. 16.
Margate. |
82. John Smith to Williamson. Two or three Swedes' ships have
passed by for London. |
Nov. 16.
Bridlington. |
83. John Bower to James Hickes. The four States' men-of-war
chased six light colliers ashore at Hornsea; eight have got well into
Bridlington Bay; hopes most of them will be found at Newcastle.
Some Holland men-of-war have been seen off Scarborough; thinks
they are part of the convoys belonging to their fishers, and wait
the motion of the laden colliers, who dare not stir without good
convoy. |
Nov. 16.
Whitby. |
84. Thos. Waade to Williamson. Several vessels are riding and
dare not stir for fear of men-of-war, having narrowly escaped the
States' ships. The light coal fleet was chased five hours by the
enemy, and their convoy, the Orange or Norwich, forsook them.
Heard shooting to the north yesterday. The many pirates abroad
make every ship at sea a man-of-war. |
Nov. 16.
Plymouth Fort. |
85. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Has ordered the Paradox to
convoy Mynheer Kievit's ship to Gravesend blockhouse. It was
not by the writer's neglect that she lost the last convoy. |
Nov. 16.
Plymouth. |
86. John Clarke to Williamson. A ship has arrived from Virginia, and a Hamburger from Portugal, laden with figs, put in by
contrary winds. |
| Nov. 16. |
87. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Nov. 16.
Lynn. |
88. E. Bodham to Williamson. Capt. Smith, of the Cygnet frigate, offers to convoy any ships bound southerly. The coast is clear
of pickeroons. The officers of Capt. Lloyd, collector of chimney
money, were abused by the ruder and poorer sort of people, till the
mayor sent some of them to gaol. The place is in good health, the
militia well settled, and many satisfied at the proclamation for putting the laws in force againt Papists. |
| Nov. 16. |
89. Sir Roger Bradshaigh to Williamson. Has been prevented
waiting on him by a rheumatic eye. Sends him a suit of buttons,
and appurtenances, such as are now much worn with the new garments, though fearing he may be already provided. |
Nov. 16.
Plymouth. |
90. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. The part of the Virginia fleet
driven in thither three days since has sailed again. The Paradox
has brought in merchant ships from the East; two ships have
arrived from Virginia. |
Nov. 16.
Newcastle. |
91. Ric. Forster to Williamson. Sends an account from the
master of a great ship belonging to Harwich. All people are
troubled that so little care is taken for convoys, as there is a considerable fleet in the harbour, and some Holland men-of-war are
watching for them on the coasts. The mayor has written to Sir
Wm. Coventry and others. A great Ipswich ship has been put
ashore near Sunderland. Encloses, |
|
91. i. Certificate [by the master of a collier vessel] that their fleet
of 100 left Yarmouth for Newcastle on Nov. 12 under
convoy of the Orange, and on the 13th met four men-ofwar standing south-south-east, when the fleet stood to
windward, and at night all were obliged to shift for themselves; much mischief was done, and on the 14th only
20 sail had safely arrived; three men-of-war, standing
between Hartlepool and Sunderland, fired many guns
and chased several vessels on shore. |
Nov. 16.
Hull. |
92. Luke Whittington to Williamson. The Orange, convoying 80
sail of the light coal fleet for Newcastle, met four great Holland
men-of-war about Burlington Bay, who forced him into the Humber
with 40 of the fleet; seven or eight put ashore between Humber
Mouth and Burlington Bay, the rest put to sea and were pursued
by those four ships and four more. Neither the Hull fleet nor the
light colliers dare stir without better convoy, the former being
laden with lead, corn, butter, and cloth, valued at 100,000l. or
200,000l. They think it strange to have but one man-of-war for
50 ships; 10 are too many for one man-of-war to convoy in these
times, when three or four Holland men-of-war are always plying
before the Humber. The people murmur cruelly that the coasts are
no better guarded, and say they pay all their great assessments
to little purpose, and that in Oliver's time there was better care
taken to secure trade than now. |
Nov. 17.
Bristol. |
93. Sir Thos. Langton, mayor of Bristol, to Williamson. Will deliver the letters sent to the ablest captains bound to Virginia and
Barbadoes, with the directions in case of meeting the enemy, but it
will be a week before the fleet can sail. No ship is preparing for
Jamaica; asks whether to send the letter concerning Jamaica by a
Barbadoes ship, or to return it. |
Nov. 17.
Newcastle. |
94. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Hopes prevail over fears,
hearing little account of ships lost; the Ipswich vessel has got off;
many Dutch men-of-war are off the coasts; they shot ashore, but
all the country was in arms in defence. People are troubled that
no more care is taken for preservation of trade. |
Nov. 17.
York. |
95. Jon. Mascall to Williamson. Hears from Mr. Waade that the
coasts are much infested with the Dutch. |
Nov. 17.
Weymouth. |
96. John Pocock to James Hickes. Has nothing to advise him
of at present. |
Nov. 17.
West Cowes. |
97. John Lysle to Williamson. Is turned out of office, debarred
his dues, and threatened with ruin; hopes a hearing before King
and Council, and an order to summon the deputy treasurer and
affirm the accounts and his claim. The Little Victory waits to
convoy vessels to Plymouth, where the four Plymouth ships bound
for the Straits wait a convoy. A vessel leaving Hamburg 12 days
since says that six great ships and some smaller were there ready for
the Straits; that the East India ship at Gluckstadt is dispersing
her lading to several parts; that the Emperor and Elector much
distaste the Swedes' attack on Bremen, and will try to relieve the
city. [2 pages.] |
| Nov. 17. |
98. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Has not a word of news; the
wind is westerly and a strong frost. |
| [Nov. 17.] |
99. Deposition of A. Delheurre that M. de Grosilier has always held
Touret in suspicion for calling himself his nephew, and for being
[in England] without employ, not being a person who could live on
his income, and has therefore avoided his company, as dangerous to
the State. Has heard Touret say that if his uncle De Grosilier
were in service of the States of Holland, he would be more considered than here, where his merits are not regarded, and that if
his discovery were under the protection of Holland, all would go
better with him. [French.] |
| Nov. 17. |
100. Examination of soi-disant Touret. Is of Picardy; lived
ten years and a half with the Rhinegrave at Maestricht; was three
weeks at the Hague, waiting for Mr. Bromley, but did not speak to
Mr. D'Estrades, nor see him, nor go into his cabinet with him; nor
did he speak to M. De Witt, nor any of the States; has been five
months in England; seeks a place as valet. Knows Grosilier, but
never spoke to him about the treatment he would receive in Holland.
Called himself a nephew of Grosilier's only in friendship. Never
had the least idea of passing into the service of the States, nor
talked with Grosilier about it. [French.] |
| Nov. 17. |
Reference to the Earl of Devonshire of the petition of Rich.
Calton for pardon. Minute. [Ent. Book 18, p. 228.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
101. H. Muddiman to Sir Edw. Stradling, St. Donat's Castle,
Glamorganshire. News-letter. Agreement between the Elector
Palatine and the Electors of Mentz, Treves, &c., each quitting the
places they have taken from others. The Newcastle fleet keeps in,
on advice of Dutch capers; vessels from other parts move warily,
and the coast is well guarded by convoys, so that it is hoped there
will be no more miscarriages. Items of news given in his letter of
the 15th. News from Holland. The French are arming six ships
at Toulon, in hopes of gaining great prizes, but the birds they aim
at will probably be flown, and they fail in their design. A vessel
from Algiers reports that the Algerines have 16 men-of-war abroad,
and 9 more fitting out, and have taken a Spanish and a Holland
vessel. Mr. [Thos.] Thynne, the King's envoy to Sweden, has set
out. The House of Commons have read a bill for better discovery
of goods, moneys, &c., concealed from the King. The General has
sent notice to the soldiers of the Guard to prepare to receive the
sacrament, and take the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy, or to
quit their employments. The poll bill has been reported to the
house. [2½
pages.] |
Nov. 17.
Edinburgh. |
102. Rob. Meine to Williamson. On the 15th, 120 fanatics from the
Glenkins, Deray, and neighbouring parishes in Dumfriesshire, none
worth 10l., except two mad fellows, the lairds of Barscob and Corsuck, came to Dumfries early in the morning, seized Sir Jas. Turner,
commander of a company of men in Dumfriesshire, and carried him,
without violence to others, to a strong house in Maxwell town,
Galloway, declaring they sought only revenge against the tyrant
who had been severe with them for not keeping to church, and had
laid their families waste. They are now dispersed, except 20 who
guarded him, and who it is feared have cut him off. The Archbishop
of St. Andrews called a council, and 2,000 foot and 400 horse were
sent to prevent any further insurrection, but there is no danger
except to the person of Turner. Begs that this may not be published, till all is more certainly known; the fanatics would gladly
make a mountain of it. |
Nov. 17.
Chester Castle. |
103. Sir Geoffry Shakerley to Williamson. No greater service
can be done the King than that of undeceiving the common people,
by informing them of what concerns their peace and quiet. They
are largely satisfied with the late proclamation against priests and
Jesuits, because of many late rumours of Papist plots, which the most
intelligent judge to be the old Presbyterian design revived, to disturb
the kingdom's peace through the Papists' sides. Wishes the same penal
laws were executed against all who will not take the Oath of Supremacy yet pretend so much against popery. Next week there is to be a
great hunting amongst the Lancashire Papists, as there has been
yearly since the King's return; thinks it is only for recreation, as it is
kept by those who have spent their estates and ventured their lives
for His Majesty. Is troubled at not hearing from Ireland these
three weeks. Will be careful, as behoves all faithful subjects, of
homebred designs, by preventing the old cry of fears and jealousies |
Nov. 17.
Aldborough. |
104. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Has seen no sail nor pickeroons since his last, and has no news. |
Nov. 17.
Ipswich. |
105. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of ships.
They continue killing oxen and hogs, and baking of biscuit weekly;
but do not brew, having a quantity on hand. The Adventure went
out of Harwich Water into the Rolling Ground this morning.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 17. |
106. "An assignment upon Sir Thos. Player, at the Guildhall,
London, March 21, 1665, from Sir George Carteret, treasurer of His
Majesty's Navy, upon the several bills under mentioned," being a
list of 21 bills, amounting to 3,936l. 5s. 1d.; headed [by Pepys]
"Mrs. Howell's list of our debts to her." [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 17. |
107. J. Sotherne to Thos. Hayter. Theophilus Scott, master of
the Golden Sun belonging to Sir W. Warren, which brought masts
and naval stores to Plymouth, wants provisions, and says he has
hitherto been supplied by the victualler on the King's account.
If so, requests on order to the agent at Plymouth, who refuses to
furnish him without one. Wollard, boatswain of the Francis, is
appointed to the Victory prize. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 17.
Portsmouth. |
108. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of ships; 116
oxen and 180 hogs are slaughtered this week. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 17.
The Warspite, Nore. |
109. Capt. Rob. Robinson to the Navy Comrs. Desires the speedy
dispatch of pilots. Has received seven puncheons of brandy, which
he will distribute, and also 200l. If the pilots, men, and clothes
come aboard, intends to sail to-morrow. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
109. i. Agreement by Rich. Caseby to deliver on board the Warspite, under the command of Capt. Robinson, seven
puncheons of French brandy, for the use of the fleet
riding at the Nore. Nov. 16, 1666. |
| Nov. 18 ? |
110. Representation by the Dean of Durham to the King, in
answer to the complaint of the Bishop, that he has acted with his
prebendaries; that they have consented to all the Bishop's just
demands in confirming leases, and confirmed one very unreasonable,
on a promise, never fulfilled, that it should be altered; that they
have confirmed two of the leases required, and will do the third,
from year to year, as requested; the Archbishop of Canterbury and
Lord Chancellor, whose advice they asked, wished to be informed if
the Bishop should press them any further, hoping to persuade him
to desist. [1¼
pages.] Annexing, |
|
110. i. Note of numerous leases granted by the Bishop of
Durham since his consecration, and confirmed by the
Dean and Chapter, from March 1661 to January 1666.
Endorsed with a note by the Bishop that these are offices
of necessity, and have always been confirmed of course.
[2 pages.] |
| Nov. 18. |
111. Reply of the Bishop of Durham in detail to each of the
above representations. He thinks the Dean opposes him, because
he insists on him and the prebendaries paying the subsidies. Has
enjoined them to fill up the number of choir men, and amend divers
defects and disorders, particularly in repair of the church, which
they neglect, though receiving large sums for it, and has ordered the
dean to repair a deanery house near Durham. [3 pages.] |
| Nov. 18. |
112. Particulars by the Bishop of Durham of the three concurrent
leases made by him, which the Dean and Chapter refuse to confirm;
viz., that of the colliery and manor of Wickham and Gateshead to
the townsmen of Newcastle; that of the manor of Howden, Yorkshire, the present tenants being persons excepted by the House of
Commons, and having injured the lands; and that of the manor of
Sadberg, the chief title and earldom of the county palatine of Durham,
which the present tenant, taking advantage of the rebellious times,
pretends to possess as a copyhold. [1½
pages.] |
| Nov. 18 ? |
113. List of concurrent leases made by Bishops of Durham and
other Bishops, and confirmed by their respective deans and chapters
from 1554. [3 pages.] |
| Nov. 18. |
114. John Allen to Williamson. Enquires after the receipt of
two letters which he wrote since the fire, and directed to Sir John
Birkenhead's son, fearing that Mr. John Richards' lodgings might
be removed. Will impart some things worth knowledge when he
gets a cypher. Wants an answer sent to Dr. Barlow, Queen's
College, Oxford, who knows how to send to him. |
| Nov. 18. |
115. Henry Jackson, a quaker, prisoner for righteousness in
Warwick Gaol, to Lord Arlington. Addresses him as a person of
tenderness and moderation, and one to whom his case, lately presented to the King, was referred. Came thither to visit a friend
who had been prisoner two years for no evil doing; was cast into
prison with him, and has been there nearly three years. Thinks
Jews, Turks, and infidels would be ashamed to keep a man in prison
for such a cause, and it is high time for Christian magistrates to set
the innocent free. Obeyed Christ's command in visiting those in
prison; was taken prisoner when 10 years old by the King's adversaries, but never bore arms against him. Denies the Pope's
supremacy, and should not be kept in prison on an Act made
against Popish recusants. Appeals to his lordship against the
cruelty of putting a man in chains and irons, and locking him to a
post, for no other crime than worshiping God and keeping Christ's
commands. God's hand is stretched over England, because of
oppressions. Wishes the King and those in power would consider
this, that the Lord and such as fear Him may be towards the King
for good. Begs him to be guided by the noble principle of equity
and truth, to redress the present proceeding and prevent such in
future, and wishes him all prosperity of body and soul. |
115. i. List[by Hen. Jackson, prisoner,] of 22 Quakers, prisoners
in Warwick common gaol, to remain for life, some taken
from their families, others taken for visiting their friends
in prison, six taken from an inn at Warwick where they
were supping, all returned prisoners without indictment,
conviction, or sentence in open court; some have already
been prisoners five years, the rest two years and three
quarters. Also list of seven more fined 30 marks for
waiting upon God, and sent till payment to prison,
where they have been two years and five months.
Nov. 17, 1666. |
Nov. 18.
Hull. |
116. Luke Whittington to Williamson. Nine Holland men-ofwar have been seen off the coast, supposed to be the same that forced
Capt. Gunman and most of his fleet into the Humber. Five of the
seven or eight put ashore between the Humber and Burlington will
be lost. The fleet for London dares not stir without better convoy. |
Nov. 18.
Falmouth. |
117. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. The Hopewell of London
has come in from Virginia, laden with tobacco. Thirty sail with two
convoys have sailed westward. The Jane of London has come in to
load pilchards for the Straits. |
Nov. 18.
Portsmouth. |
118. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The sickness is much
abated, only two or three have died this week. A Swedish ship,
laden with clapboards for France, has come in, and in her seven
days' passage met only one Dutch man-of-war. The York has been
launched, well repaired. |
Nov. 18.
Bridlington. |
119. John Bower to James Hickes. The Orange, which convoyed
the light colliers, got safe into the Humber with 22 sail; 23 or 24
got into Tynemouth Haven, 7 into Bridlington; knows nothing of
the rest; fears much harm is done, and more will be, unless there be a
winter guard for the coast. There is a report that Oxford is fired.
Prays for an end to wicked designs and bad and dangerous times. |
Nov. 18.
Barnstaple. |
120. Willm. Wakeman to Williamson. Eight vessels for Virginia,
one for Barbadoes, and two for Newfoundland are ready to sail the
first fair wind. |
Nov. 18.
Dover. |
121. Warham Jemmett, jun., to Williamson. Few vessels have
passed by. The plague is abating; only 18 burials are reported
last week, but fresh houses break out daily, and many die. |
| Nov. 19. |
122. "Advices," being memoranda from letters calendared above.
[1½
pages.] |
Nov. 19.
Lichfield. |
123. Shar. Talbot to Williamson. Missed him twice at Court, but
has left eight new crowns with Mr. Hickes, in part of gratitude for
his weekly remembrance. Hearing that he has the Paper Office,
asked Hickes to send him a ream of writing paper, his stock being
nearly spent, and having to write many letters by the post. |
Nov. 19.
Norwich. |
124. Robt. Scrivener to James Hickes. It is feared this week's
bill [of mortality] will be an increase. |
Nov. 19.
Norwich. |
125. [T. Corie] to Williamson. Again begs an order to open
letters directed to suspicious persons, thereby to discover whence the
false reports disseminated arise. Would have begged aid from a
deputy lieutenant had there been one in town. Sends him by the
Norwich cart a pot of 40 baked teal, and when those are done. Mr.
Dean (dean of Norwich ?) will crave his judgment of a pot of
mallard. |
Nov. 19.
Weymouth. |
126. John Pocock to James Hickes. Thanks for his letter of the
14th. |
Nov. 19.
Deal. |
127. Willm. Genvey to Williamson. Account of ships in the
Downs. A Deal hoy from London, laden with grocers' goods, sunk
right down. Requests the public news. |
Nov. 19.
Pembroke. |
128. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The Dutch prize is gone to
sea. Capt. Williamson, who brought in a wine vessel from Madeira,
turned the King's officers ashore, and has gone to Ireland. A Portuguese vessel, laden with wines from Phiall, is at Tenby. The Martin
is still there, with some colliers bound for Plymouth. |
| Nov. 19. |
129. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Nov. 19.
Yarmouth. |
130. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Wonders the magistrates do
not question the reporters of the forged stories flying up and down;
such as that there is great discord at Court; that the House of
Lords is dissolved; that the Duke' of Albemarle stands by the House
of Commons, and if he had not opposed, the Lords would have
turned Sir John Robinson out of the Tower, and put in a papist.
The Richmond, with eight herring vessels, has sailed for Ostend, and
10 or 12 Ostenders, which were stayed lest they should have given
intelligence to the enemy of our vessels coming, will follow. |
Nov. 19.
Truro. |
131. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Has nothing to tell worth
the notice. |
Nov. 19.
Swansea. |
132. Jo Man to Williamson. Those parts are barren of news. |
Nov. 19.
Chester. |
133. Ma. Anderton to Williamson. A Dutch ship of 200 tons was
wrecked at Barmouth in Merionethshire, and the men all lost. The
Vice-Admiral has secured 250 hogsheads of her lading of wine and
brandy. Has discovered a reporter who spreads reports of armed
men being seen on horseback, and had him examined before Sir
Geoffry Shakerley, with whose assistance, hopes to stop such
mischievous lies. Capt. George Hosier, governor of Salop Castle,
desires much to have Williamson's correspondence, and is a very
worthy man. |
Nov. 19.
Chester Castle. |
134. Sir Geoffery Shakerley to Williamson. Wreck of a Dutch
vessel at Barmouth. Is trying to find out the truth of a report that
80 men, well horsed and armed, were seen in the neighbourhood,
and if false, to punish the reporters. The fanatics are very active,
and bring in the old device of raising jealousies and fears by their
false rumours; wishes due orders were given for their severe punishment. |
Nov 19.
Bristol. |
135. [Jo. Fitzherbert to Williamson.] Thinks that the reports
about the country are spread by design of persons ill-affected to the
government. The common people, though cheated into 20 years,
wars by the same artificers, think of nothing but the present. There
is a report that a country fellow, coming late at night from work,
saw 300 horse marching, well armed and horsed; thus they support
the hearts of their party, by intimating that they can muster many
horse and foot; also that the Duke of Albemarle has laid down his
commission, because Papists are so countenanced, and such great
taxes laid; also, that the seas are full of the Dutch and French
fleets, who have a land army ready to invade us, and to join the
numerous disaffected party. |
Nov. 19.
Southwold. |
136. Willm. Waynflet to Williamson. Twelve vessels, supposed
to be for Ostend, have passed by; two vessels, laden with cheese,
butter, and herrings, have left for London. |
Nov. 19.
Pendennis. |
137. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The fleet of 40 sail, with their
convoys, has sailed. Particulars of vessels in port; one bound for
Barbadoes is stopped by the deputy vice-admiral, on complaint of
some persons who made their escape out of the ship that they were
spirited, and that some sent on board on pretence of working
were immediately thrust into the hold, and carried away. |
Nov. 19.
Truro. |
138. Hugh Acland to James Hickes. Thanks for his last letter. |
Nov. 19.
London. |
139. Philosophical Transactions, No. 19, being the papers read
before the Royal Society on that day. [Printed. 24 pages.] |
| Nov. 19 ? |
140. Notice to Jos. Williamson, member of the Council of the
Royal Society, to attend at Gresham College, at 9 a.m., Nov. 30,
for election of the council and officers for the ensuing year, signed
by Lord Brouncker. Annexing, |
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140. i. List of the 163 fellows of the Royal Society, from whom
10 are to be chosen into the council, Nov. 30, 1666; also
list of the present council, William Viscount Brouncker,
president, and 20 members, 11 of whom are to be continued. |
Nov. 19.
Dover. |
141. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Went off with one of the
sweeping boats to see if the vessels sent down to weigh the anchors
wanted any help of the boats ready to assist them. The sea was
so high that there was no use for the boats; they intend spending
another day as near the place as they can, to see if there are any
buoys; if not, the next foul weather they intend for the Downs,
having little hopes of doing any good in the business. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 20.
Portsmouth Dock. |
142. John Tinker to Sam. Pepys. Promised the men from the
Sovereign, before they went to London, that if they would remain
they should be paid; encloses the names of those that remain. Has
cleared off some likely boys who were servants. The ordinary is so
small that the number allowed had need be all able seamen; she used
to be allowed 80 men, and there is employment for them all the year
there, because they are not allowed any seamen as in other yards. Is
forced to make use of carpenters, joiners, sawyers, and ropemakers
to get ships in and out of dock, the men being so idle that they
give no attendance, which puts His Majesty to a great charge, and
hinders other business of importance. Wishes as little charge as
may be, but is sure a good ordinary would save money, and do
business which is left undone; has had the Slothany ashore, but
could not get her clear, the men being all gone, and boys only remaining. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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142. i. List of 15 men of the Royal Sovereign, now in ordinary
at Portsmouth. Nov. 20, 1666. |
Nov. 20.
Deal. |
143. John Culmer to Sir Thos. Allin. Has been with his great boat
and men, and with the Drake and Sir Thomas's pink, to Dungeness,
where the ship let slip [her anchor, &c.], but cannot see any buoy,
nor is it any use to sweep for lost anchors and cables, except a man
has marks, they lying at such a depth. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 20.
Deal. |
144. John Culmer to Sir Wm. Batten. To the same effect.
Thinks it a thousand to one if the anchors are ever met with. Sir
Thos. Allin's pink is returned from the Downs. |
Nov. 20.
Surgeons' Hall. |
145. Thos. Hollier, master, and J. Pearse, warden of the Barber
Surgeons' Company, to the Navy Comrs. At a meeting of the
members of their society to consider of a way for raising money for
rebuilding of their hall consumed by the fire, it was found that
many surgeons in the ships had promised to contribute. Desires
directions to the paymasters to receive of every surgeon, as he is
paid off, what he is willing to give. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 20.
Dover. |
146. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. The Little Mary has come
in to have her decks mended, by order of the Duke of Albemarle.
She shipped so much water they were afraid she would sink at
anchor; the wind and sea forced her at first into Rye. Shall do his
best to dispatch her, but it will be the 13th or 14th of December
before there will be water to get her out. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 20.
London. |
147. Sir John Colleton to Lord Arlington. Capt. Gooseberry,
who is gone to seek the other witnesses, will wait on his lordship
this afternoon. |
Nov. 20.
Plymouth. |
148. John Clarke to Williamson. Has no news; those parts are
in good health. |
| Nov. 20. |
149. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Nov. 20.
Harwich. |
150. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Departure of ships; the wind
is changeable, the coast quiet. Sends his prizes single, without
convoy, to the Thames. |
Nov. 20.
Portsmouth. |
151. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Norwich is going to
the Downs, the Sweepstakes to Spithead, to transport Bishop Russel
for Lisbon. |
Nov. 20.
Newcastle. |
152. Rich. Forster to Williamson. It is feared that five small
Sunderland ships and one of Newcastle, laden with salt, which
sailed on Saturday, are taken; can hear nothing of the rest of the
fleet that sailed from Yarmouth. |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
153. Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes to deliver the
prize ship Brandaris of 250 tons, now in the Thames, to Capt. Robt.
Clarke, as the King's free gift, for services at sea in the late
expedition. |
Nov. 20.
Marshalsea Prison. |
154. Sir John Towris to the Earl of Lauderdale. Has heard of
an affair with which the King should be acquainted, and informs of
it from duty and allegiance, not from hope of bettering his unfortunate condition, The person who foretold the plague and the
fire has foretold some hazard to His Majesty's most sacred person.
Thinks the person should be seized, and made to declare the same.
Would freely sacrifice thousands of lives for His Majesty. |
Nov. 20.
Dumfries. |
155. Earl of Annandale to Sir Edw. Musgrave. Sir Jas. Turner,
was surprised and taken in Dumfries, with a few of his party,
the rest being in the country, by 200 fanatics, who keep him
prisoner, and are plundering houses, &c. Is marching to Galloway,
and Lieut.-General Dalziell, with most of the standing forces, is
ordered out against them. The rebels talk largely of their expeditions, both in Scotland and in England. |
Nov. 20.
Edinburgh. |
156. Rob. Mein to Williamson. The 120 men named before
[see Nov. 17] have drawn to them all the discontented spirits in
Galloway, Carrick, &c., and are now 500 horse and foot. The Earl
of Annandale and Lord Drumlamrig have drawn together 2,000
horse to seek them out, and the Lord General leads 2,000 foot,
500 horses and 4 pieces of cannon, to fall on them. Hopes all the
fanatics are drawn together, and trusts soon to give an account of
some of their heads taken off for their rebellion. They have few
arms except scythes, made straight and put on long staves. They
cry for the covenant and down with the bishops. Much robbing is
going on in the north. The Earl of Galloway and Visct. Kenmure
have drawn their forces together against these rebles. |
Nov. 21.
Norwich. |
157. Thos. Corie to Williamson. Sends a bill of mortality and
the hearty services of Mr. Dean [of Norwich ?]. |
Nov. 21.
Norwich. |
158. Robt. Scrivener to James Hickes. Has no news. |
Nov. 21.
London. |
159. James Hickes to [Williamson]. Notwithstanding the hot
alarm of rebellion in Scotland, a letter from Edinburgh to Sir Phil.
Frowde reports peace and quietness in that kingdom. |
Nov. 21.
Falmouth. |
160. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. Capt. Welsh, in a Dublin
privateer, has brought in two prizes. The King David and the
Hopewell of London, both from Virginia, have gone for London, but
will stay at Plymouth for convoy. |
Nov. 21.
Falmouth. |
161. Thos. Holden to Williamson. To the same effect as the
above, and his letter of the 18th instant. |
| Nov. 21. |
162. "Advices received," being notes from letters calendared
above. |
Nov. 21.
Plymouth. |
163. John Pocock to James Hickes. Thanks for Squire Williamson's letter of the 17th instant. |
Nov. 21.
Boston. |
164. Robt. Gray to James Hickes. Has no news this post. |
Nov. 21.
Deal. |
165. Willm. Genvey to Williamson. Account of vessels in the
Downs; four which came from Bourdeaux report that 20 more came
out with them, all bound for London. |
Nov. 21.
Lyme. |
166. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. Hopes his letters have been
regularly received, though sent to Crukherne by any hand, the post
not coming constantly as usual. The people are highly pleased with
the proclamation for punishing popish priests and Jesuits, and now
the Papists dare not appear armed, as it was confidently affirmed
they did, and sometimes in considerable parties. Sends a paper of
which many thousands have been printed and thrown about the
streets of London by the Papists, who are said to have designed the
23rd instant for a rising. Annexing, |
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166. i. Ticket with a small rhomb in two corners inscribed:
I. H. †
S: C. L: 23. |
Nov. 21.
Pendennis. |
167. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Capt. Welsh, of a Dublin
privateer, has brought into Helford two prizes, in which Sir John
Stephens, governor of the castle, has a great interest. One laden
with wine and brandy is said to belong to Bruges, but the goods
Dutch, the other is a Frenchman, laden with pipe staves. |
| Nov. 21. |
168. Examination of Elizabeth Brunker, of Banbury, co. Oxford,
before Thomas Earl of Down, Sir Thos. Chamberlain, Bart., and
George Chamberlain, justices of peace, and Wm. Hawtayne, mayor
of Banbury. Is a servant at the Unicorn, Banbury. On the 20th,
Albertus Otto Faber, a German physician, Rich. Boulton, his
servant, Obadiah Gray, and Thos. Purvey lodged there; overheard
them whispering, and one say "when we have done our mischief,
we will take our horses and ride out, because we should not be
thought to have a hand in it, and afterwards will come in again, and
bemoan their conditions, that they may conclude that we have no
hand in it." Then they read a paper, talked of what the rich devils
will do when they see fire about their ears, spoke of their bargain,
said their charges would be borne, and they would want no
money, when in London; also that they should do well if they did
their business privately, but should suffer if discovered. They looked
out several times to see if any one hearkened. |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to take into custody the
person of Godfrey Touret, for corresponding with the King's
enemies. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 279.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant for apprehending John Walterer and John Browne.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 279.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Pass for Mr. Roper into Portugal. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 280.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to the Commissioners [of Prizes] for delivery of the
ship Gilded Fox to Hannah, widow of Capt. John Geoffry. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23; p. 210.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to the Commissioners for Prisoners of War to discharge
—— Hubert in exchange for Capt. Wm. Martin, late commander
of the ship East India London. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 280.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley to sign a contract between the Crown and Sir Gervase Lucas [see Sept. 14].
[Ent. Book 23, p. 280.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth confirming Sir Herbert
Price in his office of master of the household, with the usual emoluments, &c., from which he is debarred on the ground that he was
only entered as a supernumerary in the last book for regulation of
the household; renewing also a former warrant for payment of his
arrears. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 281–2.] |
| Nov. [21.] |
169. Draft of the above. [2½
pages.] |
Nov. [21.]
Whitehall. |
170, 171. Two other drafts, omitting the clause for payment of
arrears. [2 pages.] |
| [Nov. 21.] |
172. Request by Capt. Gisbert Petersen, captain of the Prince
of Orange's sailing waggons at Scheveling, who wafted the King on
board his fleet at the Restoration, for permission to fish where he
pleases, in his vessel the Young Prince of Orange, and shelter or
refresh himself in any of His Majesty's ports. With draft of the
following licence. |
| Nov. 21. |
Licence to Gisbert Petersen, of Scheveling, captain of the sailing
waggons of the Prince of Orange, to fish in the English seas, shelter
in the ports, and carry the fish to Holland, provided he do not convey thither persons, letters, or notices of things relating to the
King's navy or government. [Ent. Book 23, p. 283.] |
Nov. 21.
[Whitehall.] |
Warrant appointing Henry Glover keeper of the Royal Theatre
at Whitehall, with the scenes, engines, &c., fee 30l. a year, from the
money allowed for plays, &c. [Ent. Book 23, p. 284.] |
| Nov. [21.] |
173. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 21.
Covent Garden. |
174. Duke of Richmond and Lenox to Lord Arlington. Sends
letters just received from Col. Butler, that the King may be
acquainted therewith, lest the writer should be thought to incline to
such ill people. Encloses, |
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174. i. Nic. Veel to his brother Tom. The royal aid is now over.
Sends up in 93 bags 9,400l., and begs that diligent
enquiry may be made after its arrival in London. He
is to dispose of it as affairs require. On Tuesday a
party of 50 or 60 horse appeared at Anst, passed by the
writer's house to Urcott's Green, and took a guide to
Acton. Gloucester, Nov. 17, 1666. |
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174. ii. Rich. Houlding to his brother. Heard that a party of
50 horse came down by Alveston house, and thence to
Acton, pretending to be the Duke of Richmond's retinue.
500 horse are said to have been seen, and the country is
full of such reports. Nov. 17. 1666. |
Nov. 21.
Deptford. |
175. Certificate by Thos. Harper of pumps, leather hose, and cable
supplied to 20 ships named. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 21.
The Coronation, Long Reach. |
176. Capt. John Berry to the Navy Comrs. Has taken in most
of his beer, and will set a new foremast to-morrow. Is in great
want of men; those that came home in the ship have deserted, and
the clerk of the cheque at Woolwich refuses to enter those he
now has without orders. Asks for some men out of the Guinea.
[Adm. Paper.] |
