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Feb. 15 ?
Friday. |
1. Mary Scott to Williamson. Asks if Lord Arlington has spoken
to the King for her. Is compelled, by pressing wants, to be
troublesome. Endorsed "L. Mulgrave." |
Feb. 15.
Whitehall. |
2. Warrant for a grant to Mary Scott of 68l. 11s., being the King's
moiety of the fine to be paid by Sam. Tyrrell, merchant, for importing eight pipes of Canary wine contrary to the Act of Navigation. |
| Feb. 15. |
3. "Advices," being notes from a letter calendared above; also
from others, as follow:— |
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Swansea, Feb. 11: The coasts are free from enemies. Hen.
Mansell's small frigate, the Revenge, is finished, and has sailed for
Milford. |
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Plymouth, Feb. 12: Rear-Admiral Kempthorne and his squadron
wait a wind; Capt. Utbert and his squadron will accompany them
to the Soundings; several capers lie in the way to intercept them.
The ships that left for the Straits have reached their several
ports. |
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Berwick, Feb. 10: A caper chased a vessel laden with corn to
shore 10 miles southward, where she was secured by the Sheriff of
Northumberland. |
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Portsmouth, Feb. 14: Three frigates are gone to convoy some
merchantmen to the Downs; the Sovereign and all serviceable
ships are ordered to be equipped; the Sweepstakes has come in
from Lisbon. |
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Falmouth, Feb. 10: A caper has carried three English prizes into
St. Martin's. An Ostender has carried fish away to Bilboa for a
market. A privateer has taken a pretended Ostender laden with
iron and wool from Bilboa, which will prove good prize; the
captain is secured for seizing plate, saffron, and cochineal found in
the cabin. A small boat has been taken going to Scilly. |
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Pendennis, Feb. 11: An Ostender has arrived laden with salt,
and a Hamburger to lade fish. The Have-at-all, a privateer, has
arrived. |
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Newcastle, Feb. 12: 40 small ships have arrived, and more are
expected. |
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Minehead, Feb. 12; Two barks of Minehead have come in from
Ireland, after being forced by ill weather into Padstow and
St. Ives. |
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Southwold, Feb. 13: Account of ships seen. [3 pages.] |
| Feb. 15. |
The King to Visct. Molineux, governor of Liverpool Castle, Sir
Roger Bradshaw, Sir G. Shakerley, and Col. Kirkby. The said castle
being now unfit to be used as a place of strength, they are to give
orders to workmen so far to demolish the out walls as to render it
untenable, and the materials are to be preserved till further orders.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 344.] |
| [Feb. 15.] |
4. Draft of the above. |
| Feb. 15. |
Grant to Lord Molineux of the stones and other materials
belonging to Liverpool Castle. [Ent. Book 23, p. 344.] |
| Feb. ? |
5. Petition of Robt. Pawlett to Lord Arlington, for discharge
from the messenger in whose custody he now is, for printing a list
of the judges intended for the next circuit, which he did not
knowing it was a misdemeanor. |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant for discharge of Robert Pawlett. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 352.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to the Earl of Ancram to preserve the game within 12
miles of Cliefden and Whiteplace, co. Bucks. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 356.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Lord Colepeper, governor of the Isle of Wight,
118l. 4s. for building a shallop and providing a ferry boat and four
flags for the service of the island. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Dame Anne, widow and executrix of Sir
Rich. Fanshaw, 5,600l., expended in extraordinaries during his
embassy in Spain and Portugal, and in transportation of his lady
and family from Spain. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 15.
Rotterdam. |
6. John Thomson to his son John Drysdale, prisoner at Susbay.
Has done all that is possible for his release. Sam. Kerr (or Carr), the
surgeon, will give such money as he needs to release and carry him
to Scotland; advises him to go thither to see his mother. Is sorry
to hear that he lies in prison, and in great misery. Has written to
him before, but got no answer. |
| Feb. 15. |
7. Note of the above and of another letter from Mary Berkley,
Rotterdam, to Jas. Robertson and And. Henderson, Scotchmen,
requesting them to send her authority to receive money to send to
them, and to forward their letters to Mr. Carr of Colchester. |
Feb. 15.
Whitehall. |
8. Petition of Mary Countess of Falmouth to the King, for
insertion into her grant of the mortgage of Doles, co. Hants,
escheated by the late Edm. Ludlow, certain particulars of lands
therein contained, which she has only lately ascertained, the writings
being in the hands of Chas. Pawlet, mortgagor and executor. [See
Feb. 22, 1667.] Annexing, |
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8. i. Form of the previous warrant for a grant to her of the
manor of Doles, part of the forest of Chute, late mortgaged
by Chas. Pawlet of Woodhouse, co. Hants, to Edm.
Ludlow, of Kingston Deverell, co. Wilts, attainted of high
treason. [1½
pages.] |
| Feb. 15. |
9. Chr. Maynard to Williamson. Thanks for his willingness to
oblige him. Has some dowlas, &c., at Morlaix, which was laden for
England, but unladen by reason of the proclamation. Has ordered
his factor to freight another vessel, for which a pass will be needed,
and the factor hopes for one from the French King to send back
English manufactures. Has some canvas at St. Malo's, which cannot
come because of the prohibition to export canvas. Hopes the French
King will buy it. Has no interest with any of those of Totness
who had a prejudice against Williamson, but only with his son-inlaw Mr. Andrews and Mr. Tillird. Has been distant with Thos.
Brooking and Sam. Justing ever since they were enemies to
Mr. Comptroller when he was chosen burgess. |
| Feb. ? |
10. Petition of Christopher Maynard to the King, for a passport
to import and unlade canvas and Noyals, fit for the Navy, and now
lying at St. Malo's, having lost much through the prohibition of
trade with France. |
Feb. 15.
Ordnance Office. |
11. Certificate by Edw. Sherburne and Ri. March, that the
Endeavour of York, John Williamson master, cost him 1,410l., as
he alleges, was pressed July 31, 1666, to load ordnance and war
stores, follow the fleet, and attend the orders of Prince Rupert and
the Duke of Albemarle, in which service she was taken by the
Dutch, September 19, and ordnance stores, value 1,950l., were
also lost. |
Feb. 15.
The Swallow, Hope. |
12. Capt. Bernard Ludman to the Navy Comrs. Being ordered
to sail with the Ruby, followed her, but she had gone, and knows
not where she is. Wants carpenter and boatswain's stores. The
boats are employed in pressing men, as 40 are wanted to complete
the complement. Applied to Sir Wm. Coventry for necessaries, and
was referred to the Board. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 15.
Ordnance Office. |
13. Edw. Sherburne and Fras. Nicholls to the Navy Comrs.
William Tooker, of the Elias prize, has attended several days for
stores, but no account has been received from the builder at
Harwich as to the guns she is to carry. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 15.
Plymouth. |
14. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Account of ships in
harbour. Hears that his accounts are objected to; has charged
nothing but on vouchers, but will obey directions. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 16.
Bristol. |
15. John Badcock, carpenter, to Sir Wm. Penn. Account of
progress in the new ship building by Mr. Baylie. Timber cannot
come in because of the bad weather. Mr. Fusard [Furzer ?] is
expected to survey what was done in the former surveyor's time.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 16.
Woolwich. |
16. Wm. Sandwell, master of the Lamb, to the Navy Comrs
Account of the condition of his ship and of stores, &c., required
Cannot unload any more until some ballast promised is received
[Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 16.
Ipswich. |
17. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. No ships are victualled nor
come into port since his last; brewing, baking, cask making, &c.,
continue. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 16. |
18. B. St. Michel to the Navy Comrs. Report of the muster of
five ships named, lying between Deptford and Gravesend ready for
sea. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 16.
Portsmouth. |
19. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Six oxen and 110 hogs have been
slaughtered. Victualling of two ships named. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 16.
Portsmouth. |
20. Certificate by H. Salesbury, John Tinker, and Robert Giles,
that the 87 bolts of West country canvas delivered into the stores
December 18 contained 3,239 yards, not so good as the pattern
agreed on by 2d. per yard. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 16.
Rydal. |
21. Dan. Fleming to Williamson. Sends him two char pies by
this week's Kendal carrier. |
Feb. 16.
Saturday. Col. Bagott's, Pipehall. |
22. Sir Nich. Armorer to Williamson. Having no tidings from
him, hastens home from company that it would almost break a
stateman's heart to part with; will meet him at dinner on Tuesday
at Barnet. Wants to see him for reasons as plentiful as blackberries.
Sends a letter for Watt. |
| Feb. 16. |
23. [Wm. Wardour] to Lord Ashley. States the sums received
from the several counties for hearth-money, from Dec 15 to Feb. 16;
total, 720l. 9s. 6d. |
| Feb. 16. |
Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret, treasurer of the Navy,
425,833l. 6s. 8d., for providing victuals for 35,000 men for a year.
[Docquet.] |
Feb. 16.
Whitehall. |
The King to [the Farmers of Customs ?]. Recommends Thomas
Neville, comptroller of the petty customs in the port of London, to be
the collector of the duty of 12d. a chaldron on coals, imposed the
last session of Parliament. [Ent. Book 14, p. 39.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Warrant for a grant to Gabriel Sylvius of the estate of Francis
Tryan, deceased, devolved to the Crown for want of heirs, although
taken possession of by others, under colour of a will without
witnesses to it. [Ent. Book 23, p. 364.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Warrant for Roger Martin, of Longford, in the county of Norfolk
to be baronet. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 364.] |
| Feb. 17. |
24. Account of sums due [from the Navy Comrs.] to Chris. Brounker,
giving the dates of his bills, the dates when they were signed, and
their several amounts, since January 1666. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 17.
The Warspite, Spithead. |
25. Capt. Rob. Robinson to Thos. Hayter. Sends his purser with
tickets for several ships named to be signed. The men are very
quiet, but advises the signing of the tickets speedily, or they will
not remain so. The books should be kept all alike, or it may
be of ill consequence. A court-martial is to sit on Monday for the
trial of Selby and the other fire-ship captains. Wishes they "had
not come to it, so the St. Patrick were in England, but now let
them suffer." Money is there to pay, but the tickets cannot be got
from London; it is much the seamen are so contented. Will send
in his bill for rigging. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 17.
The Fountain, Portsmouth. |
26. Capt. Thos. Legatt to the Navy Comrs. Sent for the two
hogsheads of vinegar and the oil, as ordered, but the victualler's
agent said he had only orders for the vinegar; begs a further
order; shall be ready to sail this week. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 18.
Edwinstow. |
27. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Has ordered the vessels
to sail from Stockwith with the timber, and sends accounts and bills
of lading. Understands they will allow Mr. Lester 4s. a ton, at
40 feet to the ton, he being at all charges; particulars of transactions
in payment for carriage. There are only two vessels in which timber
could be carried to Hull, and they can only take 10 tons each;
could procure one from Lord Byron, which would carry 16 tons, but
the floating timber would be too dangerous; a vessel might be built
for the carriage at 40s. a ton. The charge for carriage of timber
from Stockwith to Hull is 3s. a ton, being the sum paid by the
lead merchant. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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27. i., ii. Accounts of timber shipped on board the Blackdog
and Adam and Eve hoys at Stockwith, by William
Skinner and John Huntington, masters, and delivered by
them into the stores at Woolwich. Feb. 13, 1667. |
Feb. 18.
Hull. |
28. William Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Has wrought day and
night to dispatch the Pearl and Hampshire. Has sent his bill for
the amounts, viz., 112l. 14s. 9d. and 114l. 14s. 1d., and begs payment. One captain, more forward than wise, left him and his bill
unsigned; asks whether to send them the bill or not. Has no
salary; there are no stores nor treasurer appointed there, and if he
have to wait long for his money, paying use for it, it takes away all
his wages. Was promised by his Highness when at Hull a reward
for his services. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 18.
Pembroke. |
29. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. Is going to Penbury, where
a Dutch vessel is cast away, and it is reported that 500 hogsheads
of wines are saved. |
| Feb. 18. |
30. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Feb. 18.
London. |
31. Michael Mesey to Mr. Cowell, Lynn. Has shipped for him
seven chests of Dutch paving tiles, freight 5s. 6d. a chest, which is
high, but the commodity is brittle, and the master promises special
care. The tiles are for Lord Arlington. |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to Sir John Skelton, and the Customs' Officers at
Plymouth to seize the goods of a certain pretended Ostender from
Morlaix. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 355.] |
| [Feb. 18.] |
32. Statement by the Earl of Carlingford, that he employed
5,000l. as envoy extraordinary to the Emperor and several princes
in Germany; that he only received 2,450l., and begs an order for
the overplus. |
| Feb. 18. |
Privy seal for 2,480l. to Lord Carlingford, being the balance due
to him as envoy extraordinary to the Emperor and other princes
of Germany. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 363.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to William Hassey, of Anvill, co. Berks, to preserve the
game within eight miles of his house. Minute. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 125.] |
Feb. 18.
Whitehall. |
33. Petition of John Bubb, prisoner at Bedford gaol, to the
King for a pardon. Was reprieved from his fatal sentence 12 months
ago, since which he has suffered as much misery as so doleful a
place could be capable to inflict, and is likely to perish. With reference thereon to Justice Sir Wm. Morton, who sat on the trial, and
his report, March 21, 1667, that Bubb was justly convicted of manslaughter on the statute of stabbing, which takes away the benefit
of clergy, but that he is very penitent, gives hopes of amendment
of life, this being his first offence, and is therefore a fit person for
mercy. Annexing, |
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33. i. Petition of John Bubb, prisoner in Bedford Gaol, to Sir
Wm. Morton, judge of assize for Bedfordshire. Acknowledges the justice of the sentence of death pronounced
against him at the assize at Leighton, for his heinous
fact, and the King's mercy in reprieving him; begs
mediation to obtain pardon and release from prison,
where he has long remained in a calamitous condition. |
| Feb. 18. |
Entry of the preceding reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 242.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Recommendation to the Lord Treasurer of Mrs. Grey's petition.
[Ent. Book 18, p. 242.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret, treasurer of the navy,
1,277,500l., for wages and wear and tear of 35,000 men for a year.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Warrant for delivery of 15 tuns of Spanish wines, custom free,
to the Conde de Molina, Spanish ambassador. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Warrant for delivery of 20 tuns of French and Spanish wines,
custom free, to the Baron D'Isola, envoy from the Emperor of
Germany. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Warrant to the Master of the Wardrobe to pay to the Royal
tradesmen and servants 9,958l. 8s. 1¾d., for work done for the
stables, from Lady Day 1664 to Michaelmas following. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 19. |
34. Earl of Ossory to Williamson. Thanks for his kindness when
in London, and his three packets received since; will always seek
his friendship. |
Feb. 19.
Plymouth. |
35. Sir John Skelton and four other Sub-Commissioners of
Prizes to the Navy Comrs. Being ordered to give notice of naval
provisions arriving, report that 20 or 30 ballots of Noyals sailcloth
are on board the prize Leifde, or Charity of Stralsund, bound from
St. Malo for Ostend. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 19. |
36. Affidavit by Thos. Woodgate, muster master, taken before
Wm. Child, master in Chancery, that he mustered 28 ships named,
and delivered 14 poll books and 17 muster books on the days mentioned, between May 3rd and November 8th, 1666, and that his
business was obstructed for want of boats to go aboard, and the
pursers' absence from their ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 19.
Plymouth. |
37. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Returns amended accounts,
and regrets the mistake. Is very ready to have his proceedings
inspected; has often struck off a third of the demands made. The
Adventure will be ready to-morrow. The masts sent are ill-conditioned and unfit for the service, but the Victory has taken the
best. Thanks them for appearing in his favour before his Royal
Highness, though the relief granted is very small and inadequate.
Knows not what to do till the poll money comes in. Departure
of the southward-bound ships with Rear-Admirals Kempthorne and
Utber, and arrival of the great Dutch ship of 32 guns from Scilly;
cannot see into her hold, as she is laden. Requests the discharge of
Mr. Woolley's cordage. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 20.
Bristol. |
38. Fras. Baylie to the Navy Comrs. His great privations for
money, from buying such large quantities of timber and plank; have
forced him to draw a bill for 300l.; desires payment. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 20.
The Elizabeth, Erith. |
39. Capt. J. Lightfoot to the Navy Comrs. Is compelled to remain on board to keep the men; desires their payment to enable
him to sail, as the season spends apace; also an order for iron-bound
water casks, and some salt, in case their passage should prove long.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Warrant to Col. Middleton, Navy Comr. at Portsmouth, to
deliver 595 hammocks, kettles, deals, and other stores, to Lord
Willoughby, for transportation to Barbadoes of soldiers under his
command. [Ent. Book 23, p. 407.] |
Feb. 20.
Falmouth. |
40. Thos. Holden to Williamson. A Barbadoes-man, belonging
to Southampton, was taken by two French pickeroons, after fighting so long that 10 of her 26 men were killed; 13 others were put
on shore at Land's End, but the master and two more were carried
away; departure of a Riga and Swedish ship for France; 25 sail
of the merchant fleet bound for the southward have come in from
Plymouth; the rest are at sea, and must either come in or put
back for Plymouth. |
| Feb. 20. |
41. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
42. [H. Muddiman] to Geo. Powell, comptroller, Pembroke.
News letter. The Commissioners for the treaty with Holland are
Lord Holles and Hen. Coventry, late envoy to Sweden, with Sec.
Morice's son as their secretary, and the place is the Hague. |
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A Holland pickeroon forced a small Boston vessel into Boston
Deeps; seven more Yarmouth vessels have arrived at Leghorn, and
one from the Thames, laden with cloth. |
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Those of Algiers still continue civil to the English; the embargo
continues in the Levant. The nobility of Poland are startled because
Lubomirski is said to have died from poison. The States are surprised at receipt of the King's letter, De Witt and his party having
so imposed on them, and can scarcely believe that the Hague is
intended for the place of treaty. The St. Patrick is carried into
Flushing, the captain and lieutenant much wounded. A caper has
taken three prizes, one of Plymouth and two of Bristol, and carried
them into Cadiz; the Pembroke, being there at anchor, set sail in
quest of the caper. There was a report that the sea had broken
in on the Newcastle collieries, and irrecoverably drowned most of
them, but it proves a juggle of the coal-sellers to keep up their
excessive rates. Mr. Roper and Sir Peter Wyche have returned
from their mission to compliment the King of Portugal on his
match; that King enquired the reason why the mode of their clothes
was so changed from what the English had worn there before; they
said theirs was intended to be the lasting fashion in England, on
which he and his court put on the same habit. |
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Prince Rupert has been again trepanned, the former not having
gone down deep enough; this gave him present ease, by letting out
a great quantity of corrupt matter, since which he has slept better
and is amending; he often diverts himself in his work house,
where, among other curiosities, he has made instruments which the
surgeons use in dressing him, which do it with more ease than
any formerly used. |
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The French are much surprized that the King has offered for the
treaty to be at the Hague, and can scarce deny the same confidence
to their strict ally; the States have referred it to their committee
for English affairs, who have printed for public quiet the last
letter they sent to His Majesty, in which they request a neutral
place; but declare that but for their confederates, they would have
waited on him at Whitehall. Contrary to their insinuations of the
King's unwillingness to treat, they find the treaty sent to their own
doors, and to a place of good omen, because there the King of Spain
sent his commissioners to own them as free states in 1608. |
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In compliance with the request of Parliament, the King has appointed convoys to secure the coasts to Newcastle, so that no damage
is heard of, except three ships run ashore through the thick weather.
Attack by the adventurers of Jamaica on Madagarus near Guatimala,
and destruction of several towns. At Nantes, all Flemish ships are
captured, which may lead to a war with Spain. News from Russia,
Poland, &c. It is doubtful whether the allies will accept the Hague
as a place of treaty. [3 pages.] |
Feb. 21.
Bridlington. |
43. John Bower to James Hickes. A fleet of laden colliers has
passed southward, with three or four frigates as convoy; great shooting has been heard at sea, but the reason is not known, as no Holland capers have lately appeared. A fleet of light ships is in sight,
going northward. |
Feb. 21.
2 P.M. Post Office. |
44. Sir Philip Frowde to Williamson. Sends letters which should
have come by the last Flanders post. They were directed to Mr.
Jemmett; supposes he put them in the bye bag, and so by the carelessness of the boys, they were carried backward and forward. |
Feb. 21.
Swansea. |
45. Jo. Man to James Hickes. Fears his letters have miscarried,
an account of a privateer that was to go to sea from those parts
not appearing in print, as was requested. |
Feb. 21.
Swansea. |
46. John Man to Williamson. Has no news; the country is
peaceable and healthy. |
Feb. 21.
Ash Wednesday Fulham. |
47. Thos. Poley to Andrew Walton, Little St. Bartholomew's,
near West Smithfield, London. [The Bishop of London] has obtained for him (Walton) a grant of Eastmersey parsonage from the
King, and will speak to Lord Arlington for the warrant. He must
have his orders forthcoming. |
| Feb. 21. |
48. Note of payments made on the additional aid of 1,250,000l.,
since Michaelmas 1665; total 418,675l. 19s. 1d.; with other memoranda relating thereto. |
Feb. 21.
Bristol. |
49. John Badcock, carpenter, to the Navy Comrs. Desires they
will send Mr. Furzer to survey and settle a difference between him
and Mr. Baylie, as to some timber which is not according to contract.
Mr. Baylie will leave the matter to Mr. Furzer's judgment. The work
goes on slowly for want of floor timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 21.
Newcastle. |
50. William Blackett, mayor, Rob. Shafto, and Hen. Maddison, of
Newcastle, to the Navy Comrs. As John Bower lives 70 miles distant,
they cannot think of an expedient to get part of the pilotage due to
John Morton from him, seeing he was not only hired, but promised
payment by the late mayor. Request them to order payment of
the pilot, and to deduct as much as ought to be borne by Mr. Bower
out of what he should receive for the freight of the ship, or the
men's wages paid by him. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 21. |
51. Capt. John Andrews of the Sophia to Mr. Hayter. Asks for
some blank certificates for several men unfit for service, whom
he intends to discharge. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 21. |
52. Account by Thos. Stollard, of the appropriation of part of the
deals brought from Scotland, for the use of the ship Milkmaid.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 22.
Plymouth. |
53. Thos. Waltham, clerk of the cheque, to the Navy Comrs.
Departure of the Rear-Admirals of the White and Blue, with their
squadrons, convoys, and other ships, though several were forced back
for a night, and arrival of the Little Gift from Ireland. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 22.
Plymouth. |
54. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Asks whether all the sailcloth, or only the Noyals, on board the prize Leifde is to be retained or
to be sold. The train oil and the prize ship Notre Dame are to be
disposed of next Wednesday. Admiral Kempthorne put to sea again
with those ships that came back. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. ? |
55. Petition of Francis Mansell. merchant, to the King, to permit
him to enjoy his pension of 200l. a year, stayed four years ago;
was outlawed and ruined, and was promised to be made eminent on
the Restoration. Capt. Tattershall and others instrumental in the
same service towards the safety of His Majesty's person have had a
similar favour. |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant for continuance of the pension of 200l. a year, granted
to Francis Mansell, for services, especially in the King's escape from
the battle of Worcester, notwithstanding the late order for stay of
pensions. [Ent. Book 17, p. 219.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant for payment from the moneys to be raised by the Poll
Bill of certain sums for objects specified, relating to the war, chiefly
the sea and land forces, amounting in all to 430,300l. [Ent. Book 17,
p. 220.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Commission for Trevor Whelor to be ensign to Lord Mordaunt,
in Windsor Castle. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 140a.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Commission for George Littleton to be lieutenant of Sir Chas.
Littleton's company of foot in the Admiral's regiment. Minute.
[Ent. Book 20, p. 140a.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Pass for a ship from Holland to unlade in any of His Majesty's
ports. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 357.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Denization for Abraham De Smitt, native of Middleburg, in
Zealand. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 357.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to the Commissioners of Prizes for delivery of the ship
White Fortune of Amsterdam to John Williamson, in lieu of the
Endeavour of York, which he lost by its being pressed into the
Ordnance service, to carry stores to the fleet. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 357.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Privy seal for 2,000l. to Col. John Lane, of the King's free gift,
for his eminent services to the late King. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 357.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to John and Jos. Roettiers, chief engravers, to make a
new great seal of the kingdom of Great Britain, in the same
form as that now in use, to be delivered to Lord Chancellor
Clarendon. [Ent. Book 23, p. 358.] |
| [Feb. 22.] |
56. Draft of the above. |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant for a commission to Sir Chas. Herbert, surveyor
general of lands, Sir John Denham, surveyor of works, and five
other officers of the works to survey the Custom House of London,
demolished by the fire, and to ascertain the tenure of all lands
belonging to the same, in order to remove all difficulties, and
then to prepare a model of a new Custom House, free from the
former encroachments of contiguous buildings, following the old
plan so far as to make it convenient to the officers; also to
survey the wharfs from the Tower to the bridge, and report whether
the Custom House should be removed. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 358–61.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant for a grant to Mary Countess of Falmouth of lands, &c.
lately belonging to Edm. Ludlow. Similar to that of Jan. 8, 1667,
but with additional particulars. [See Feb. 15, 1667. Ent. Book 23,
pp. 362–3.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant confirming to Richard Hillaway, of the Inner Temple, the
office of Recorder of Wallingford. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 363.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Stephen Fox 20,300l. on account, for
the defence of Guernsey, Jersey, Scilly, and the Isle of Wight, and
10,000l. for payment of the Scotch regiment. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,
p. 363.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant for a commission to John Earl of Bridgewater and 17
others to examine the accounts of the officers relative to the moneys
received by virtue of an Act granting a Royal aid of 2,477,500l.,
another granting 1,250,000l., and another granting 70,000l. for three
years, for the militia, and also to all sums received for prizes during
the war. With note of an addition on renewal of the commission
on May 4th, appointing several of the said commissioners and the
judges to decide on all frauds or offences relating to the said
account. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 365–6.] |
| [Feb. 22.] |
57. Draft of the preceding warrant. [2 pages.] |
Feb. 22.
Plymouth. |
58. John Clarke to Williamson. The Straits' fleet with their
convoys was forced back, but left again this morning with a fair
wind. A Topsham vessel has arrived from Malaga. |
| Feb. 22. |
59. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Feb. 22.
Minehead. |
60. John Maurice to James Hickes. Several ships from Cadiz and
Lisbon, laden with oils, salt, and sugar, have passed up the Channel
for Bristol. Some Irish bullocks and sheep landed at Minehead
were seized by the constables, by virtue of a late Act of Parliament. Wants to see Sir Heneage Finch's speech against the
passing of that Bill, in the last Session, which is now in print. |
Feb. 22.
Dartmouth. |
61. Owen Lindsey to James Hickes. Has no intelligence. |
Feb. 22.
Rye. |
62. Jo. Dallett to Williamson. Thanks for his promise of a newsbook twice a week; 22 small merchantmen bound from Portsmouth
to London, convoyed by two frigates, are in the harbour. |
Feb. 22.
Newcastle. |
63. Rich Forster to Williamson. Capt. Wetwyng of the Tiger is
not yet come from Scotland, he is staying to convoy some ships;
some from Newcastle will be ready for him. |
Feb. 22.
Whitby. |
64. Thos. Waade to Williamson. A fleet of 260 colliers has
passed southwards, but the wind may cause them to put into the
Humber. No enemy's man-of-war has appeared on the coast since
a Scarborough man was taken. |
Feb. 22.
Pembroke. |
65. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. A Bristol vessel has arrived
laden with tobacco from Virginia, and a London vessel laden with
wines and fruit from Malaga. Has received a copy of a note for
5l. from Thos. Tooker in 1658, since which he has not been heard of
in those parts. |
Feb. 22.
Pembroke. |
66. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect as the former
part of the above. |
Feb. 23.
Harwich. |
67. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Capt. Fenny in the Speedwell
has returned from convoying the Dutch vessels to the Texel. The
Orange and Oxford have sailed; the King is expected at Harwich
next week. |
Feb. 23.
Whitehall. |
68. Warrant to Charles Earl of Derby, chamberlain of Chester,
to award commissions under the great seal of the county palatine
to fitting persons, to collect and pay to the Receiver General
3,000 marks, leviable as a mise upon the inhabitants of the
county, and due to the King in right of the earldom of Chester;
the speedy dispatch thereof will be taken in good part. [Copy.] |
| Feb. 23. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 14, p. 126.] |
Feb. 23.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a lease to Peter Jacobson for his life of that part
of Vauxhall on which he has spent 600l., to make it habitable
for his trade of sugar baker, without fine and at a rent of 5l., such
a lease being worth 200l. fine and 20l. rent. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 126.] |
| Feb. 23. |
Licence for the ship St. John of Morlaix to import paper from
France, the Stationers' Company of London and the printer of
Cambridge petitioning for the same, to enable them to set their
presses to work after their losses by the late fire. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 127.] |
| Feb. 23. |
Like licence for the ship Charity of Caen. Minute. [Ent. Book 14,
p. 127.] |
| Feb. ? |
69. Petition of Capt. Wm. Stapleton and Ensign Wm. Legg,
prisoners in Newgate, to the King, for free pardon for their offence
in killing Jas. Somerville; are already reprieved, but unless acquitted before the Lord Chief Justice leaves town, will be unable to
sail with their regiment under Sir Tobias Bridges, now bound for
Barbadoes. |
| Feb. 23. |
Warrant for a grant to William Stapleton and Wm. Legg of
pardon for the death of Jas. Somerville. [Ent. Book 23, p. 357.] |
| Feb. 23. |
Reference to the Attorney-General on the petition of Sir John
Armitage of Kirklees, West Riding of Yorkshire, representing that
Mr. Bulmer is about suing him for Denham's estate. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 243.] |
| Feb. 23 ? |
70. Petition of Gilbert Thomas, provost marshal. Since the
Restoration, has brought to punishment a great number of burglars,
felons, and other notorious offenders, as also some traitors, and has
received very little, though his father and other predecessors had
200l. a year, assessed on the inhabitants. Since the late fire in
London, great numbers of felons and robbers harbour about
Westminster. Begs a new commission, the old salary established,
and ten men to assist him, as he cannot with less number dispatch
his duty; also some present relief for support of his family.
Annexing, |
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70. i. Proposals of Capt. Gilbert Thomas, marshal of Middlesex,
that if he be employed to apprehend thieves, rogues,
traitors, &c., in Middlesex, Westminster, and the adjacent counties, he may have ten men well mounted and
armed, with 3s. a day each for them, and 8s. for himself,
which will be 53l. 4s. a month. With order thereon, [by
Lord Arlington], Feb. 23, that Sir Stephen Fox is to give
him this allowance till Michaelmas, but this sum is to be
repaid, and his future entertainment provided for out
of such forfeitures as he shall take. |
| Feb. 23. |
71. Statement of the case of Chas. Asfordby, incumbent of the
Rectory of Foston, co. Leicester. He was presented to the Rectory of
Mablethorp Mary-cum-Staine, co. Lincoln, and had a dispensation
to hold it with Foston in April, 1661; he then took institution
into the Rectory of Staine, which is under value, and a few weeks
after resigned it, and resumed it when united to Mablethorp Mary.
The dispensation bears date after institution, but before induction;
with query whether in this case Foston rectory should be considered
lapsed, and report by Rob. Newdigate that it is not void. |
| Feb. 23. |
72. Thos. Panton to Williamson. On January 18, his privateer,
the Gerard, captured the Kaiser, bound from Bilboa for Bruges, as
is pretended, and brought her into Dartmouth, where she now is.
Begs to be informed if any address is made in behalf of the said
prize. |
Feb. 23.
Bridlington. |
73. Johu Bower to James Hickes. The laden colliers still remain in the Humber with their convoys, who have had some small
scrummage with the Dutch. Prays for a happy and honourable
peace. |
Feb. 23.
Weymouth. |
74. John Pocock to James Hickes. Thanks for his letter of the
19th. |
| Feb. 23. |
75. Sir W. Coventry to Lord Arlington. The King has granted
the Duke of York's request about a prize ship for Sir Thos. Teddeman,
who desires this introduction to his lordship, that he may
receive His Majesty's orders. |
| Feb. ? |
76. Petition of Sir Thos. Teddeman, vice-admiral of the White
squadron, to the Duke of York, for a grant of the prize ship St.
Gertrude, of Amsterdam, now lying at Plymouth; served as a flag
officer in the beginning of the Dutch war under the Duke of York,
and last summer under Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle,
and has been instrumental in taking several prizes. |
Feb. 23.
Ipswich. |
77. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. No ships are victualled
this week; the Roebuck and two others are in Harwich water.
There is no killing of oxen, Squire Gauden having provided beef
and pork from other ports. They have brewed, but will discontinue
it, as there is no occasion to ship beer at present, and a great
quantity of biscuit and other provisions is on hand. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 23. |
78. Account presented to the Duke of York of stores demanded
by the Navy Office, to enable them to fit the fleet for sea next
spring; total value, 169,868l. 10s. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 23.
Roe ketch, Harwich. |
79. Capt. Thos. Langley to the Navy Comrs. Gave Sir Wm.
Coventry an account of his arrival with the Gottenburg ships, but
the officers at Harwich will not clean nor refit them without order.
Begs the needful commands. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 23.
Conpill. |
80. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Going to Bristol will not
advantage him, seeing what Mr. Morgan, [collector of customs], says
as to his income; once when informed by his own clerk and subcollector that there was a good stock of money in the Custom House,
Morgan gave the farmers of customs another account, and when told
of it, replied that they could not know his business. Urges some
supply, being unable to answer expectations. The warrant for
pressing men is of no use without pay for them. The boatswain
and seamen call upon him to help them, when his condition is as
bad as their own; the cry of so many workmen is a continual
aggravation of his other troubles, which are sufficient of themselves.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 23.
Portsmouth. |
81. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. There are 5 oxen and 106 hogs
slaughtered. Victualling of three ships named. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 24.
Gravesend. |
82. Richard Elkin, muster master, to Sam. Pepys. If he think
fit to prosecute the person who forged his name to the ticket, will
observe his commands. The assizes will be held at Sevenoaks on
March 11 next. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 24.
The Greenwich, Portsmouth. |
83. Capt. F. Digby to Col. Middleton. Sends the names of men
whose tickets have gone to London and also of those who were
turned over from the Jersey and Princess to his ship, which were
sent back unsigned for want of the books. Begs him to order the
purser of the Jersey to make up and send his books to London, that
the tickets may be signed, and the men, who are in a sad condition,
may receive their money. With note that the list was sent to
Mr. Waterson, March 23, 1667. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Pass for Grargrave with 30 horses into France. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 366.] |
Feb. 24.
Whitehall. |
84. [Lord Arlington] to the Earl of Derby. The King having
heard of the slow progess made in the repairs of Chester Castle, has
written peremptorily to the governor to hasten their completion,
and wishes his lordship to see the mises levied for defraying the
charge, and in the interim, till that money comes in, which will be
3,000 marks, to advance the sum from the militia money of the
county to Sir Geoffrey Shakerley and Sir Paul Pindar, for present
expenses. [1½
pages.] |
Feb. 24.
Portsmouth. |
85. Sir Ja. Modyford to Williamson. Is at Portsmouth, waiting
the return of Lord Wm. Willoughby. Begs him to hasten him, and
to quicken Mr. Harris about the silver broad seal for Providence
Island. |
Feb. 24.
Berwick. |
86. M. Scott to Williamson. Nothing of moment has occurred
in those parts. |
Feb. 24.
Deal. |
87. Ri. Watts to Williamson. All hopes of peace are darkened
by a report that the French King will treat nowhere but at Paris.
All pray that the French may be left out, and then by God's blessing
the King may once more see Paris. The country is quiet, many of
the fanatic party being cut off in the late distemper; fears that
without care it will break out again, as many people sell their goods
before the houses or things are aired; two or three have died suddenly, and one of the distemper. |
Feb. 24.
The most saddest of Prisons. |
88. Sir Jo. Towers to Williamson. Requests him to look out
the warrant His Majesty was pleased to grant him, as Sir Rob. Pye
is now willing to go on with it; will give him 10l. for his
trouble. Needs pity, being reduced very low by long and doleful
imprisonment, and now obliged to go beyond seas, and unable to
make the least provision for the voyage. Sir Thos. Daniel says he
(Williamson) has the warrant for the writer's transportation, and it
could be had for sending for it; begs for it, that he may give security
to the Lord Chief Justice, and so have the happiness of hazarding
his blood in the King's service. |
Feb. 24.
Falmouth. |
89. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. The great fleet of 60 merchantmen from Plymouth with 10 convoys, bound southward, has
passed by. |
| Feb. 25. |
90. List of prisoners in the Tower upon charity, that are not
examined, viz., 3 committed in 1662, 8 in 1665, and 2 in 1666,
for treasonable practices: Chas. Bayly, quaker, in 1663, for seditious
practices; Abraham Goodman, 1663, on the Duke of Buckingham's
account; Major Hume, 1666, a Scotch prisoner; Mat. Rose, 1666,
for the escape of Gregory; 6 seamen, 1666, committed by the Duke
of York for attempting to break open the Marshalsea prison, and
Coureur, Fourdin, and Choisin, Frenchmen, 1666. Also, |
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List of prisoners examined February 23, 1667, before the Lord
Chancellor, Duke of Albemarle, and Lord Arlington, viz.: Major
General John Desborough, committed 1666, John Atkinson, 1664,
Clement Ireton, Capt. Jones, Rob. Joplin, and Cornet Wynesmore,
1665, and Capt. Adam Baynes, 1666, all for treasonable practices;
Rice Vaughan, 1665, for high treason, and Thos. Fletcher, 1662, for
bringing treasonable letters to the Tower. Endorsed "Prisoners in
the Tower that are on His Majesty's allowance." [1½
pages.] |
Feb. 25.
Swansea. |
91. Jo. Man to Williamson. Has no news. |
| Feb. 25. |
92. "Advices," being memoranda from letters calendared above. |
Feb. 25.
London. |
93. James Hickes to Rob. Leigh, secretary to Lord Arlington.
Protests his duty to his lordship, and his desire to advance the
King's service and profits of the post office. Asks when he may be
permitted to wait on his lordship. |
Feb. 25.
Newcastle. |
94. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The men-of-war are without
the bar. Capt. Wetwyng of the Tiger waits a fair wind to come
away with the ships he convoys. |
Feb. 25.
Truro. |
95. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Has no news, all things being
quiet and peaceable. |
Feb. 25.
Pendennis. |
96. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Some 21 or 22 of the Straits'
fleet came in there, but on warning from Rear-Admiral Utber, have
sailed again and joined the whole fleet. A London privateer has
been roving on the coast of France, but met only Hamburgers. |
Feb. 25.
Pembroke. |
97. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. Has no news. |
Feb. 25.
Isle of Wight. |
98. Geo. Newland to Benj. Lambe, Letter Office, London. Accounts for the breakage of a seal in a letter to Squire Williamson by
the writer of the letter having put another paper into the packet,
after it was on the boat for Southampton, so that the cover was too
small, and there being 60 other letters in the bag, the seal may have
broken; can prove that the post bag was not opened after that
letter was put in. Will come up to vindicate himself, if needful. |
Feb. 25.
Navy Office. |
99. Account by Sir John Mennes and Sir Wm. Batten of a petition
of Hannah, widow of John Jeffries, late captain of the Cambridge,
for payment for stores and provisions delivered by her husband to
the Navy Comrs., of which the King ordered an estimate to be
made and referred to them, with their report thereon, that no such
goods were delivered by Capt. Jefferies, but that they were taken
from a prize ketch and not claimed by him till some time afterwards. [Copy, 1½
pages.] |
| Feb. 25. |
100. Petition of [Lous de Duras] Marquis of Blanquefort and George
Hamilton to the King, for the sole licence of holding lotteries in
His Majesty's dominions, the Royal company to whom it was granted
in 1664, for three years now expired, being indifferent about renewal
of their licence. |
| Feb. ? |
101. Draft of the preceding petition. |
| Feb.? |
102. Abstract of the preceding petition. |
| Feb. 25. |
Grant to the Marquis of Blanquefort and George Hamilton of
the sole licensing of all sorts of lotteries in the kingdom of England
and Ireland and the Plantations for seven years. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 367.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Order for a warrant to the Officers of the New Forest to fell
500 loads of timber in the said forest, for the fortifications at
Portsmouth. [Ent. Book 23, p. 367.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Warrant to John Barcroft, serjeant-at-arms, to repair to Owthorpe,
co. Northampton, or elsewhere, and to seize the Duke of Buckingham
and convey him in close custody to the Tower, for treason; with
warrant of assistance in the execution thereof. [Ent. Book 24, p. 34.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to receive the Duke of
Buckingham, and to keep him close prisoner. Minute. [Ent.
Book 24, p. 34.] |
Feb. 25.
Hull. |
103. William Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Sends the accounts
for the Pearl, the captain of which, making much haste to go to
sea, met with a Dutch man-of-war which has disabled her. Would
have refitted her with all but powder and shot, but the captain
desiring to go to Harwich, nothing has been done. Four or five
men-of-war are in the Humber, with a fleet of colliers. Wants
money; a friend and townsman at London requires 100l., which
would help him a little. Knows not when he might alight on so
good an opportunity again. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 25.
Ordnance Office. |
104. Edw. Sherburne to Sam. Pepys. The master builder's
account differs from that received from the Ordnance agent at Harwich, as to the guns for the Elias prize, but as they laid in a heap
on board the hulk, presumes he could not be so exact. Her supply
is sent according to the agent's account; eight guns with carriages
to complete the number. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 25.
The Elizabeth, Erith. |
105. Capt. J. Lightfoot to the Navy Comrs. Asks for an allowance to the surgeon or purser for sick and wounded men, as the
ship is going where no assistance can be expected. Is fearful from
the season coming on so fast that they shall not escape sickness. All
merchant ships bound for similar voyages carry vinegar to sprinkle
their decks, so as to keep their men in health. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 26.
Portsmouth. |
106. Capt. Jeremy Country to Capt. John Hubbard, Jacob's Street,
near St. Saviour's dock. Mr. Bradley went to the Commissioner to
tender the delivery of the ship, but he says no orders have been received either by himself, Mr. Tippetts, or Capt. Johnson. Has little
reason to press them to take her at such a rate. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 26.
Kinsale. |
107. Wm. Penn, clerk of the cheque, to the Navy Comrs.
Sends four muster books belonging to ships named. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Feb. 26.
Plymouth. |
108. Thos. Waltham, clerk of the cheque, to the Navy Comrs.
Departure of ships named. The Zante fleet of 40 sail sent in one
of their ships to know what convoys were there, and finding none,
passed by. The Gloucester, having lost her masts, is ordered to
Portsmouth. The Deptford ketch waits Col. Slingsby and a fair
wind for Jersey. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 26.
Plymouth. |
109. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. The port is free from
ships. Is overburdened for money, and without a better supply,
shall be laid in prison. Cannot expect further credit. Borrowed
money to pay the carpenters to dispatch the ships under RearAdmiral Utber. Is tired with the continual clamour, and knows
not what to do. Mr. Woolley of Dartmouth is earnest for the money
due for the cordage delivered in September last. The writer's disbursements, including the debt for cordage and the assignment on
the Chamber of London, amount to 9,521l. 8s. 7d., of which he has
received but 1,000l. Has endeavoured to get 2,000l. from the
bankers upon his bills, but as they demand 20 to 25 per cent. is
ashamed to speak of it. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 26. |
110. Capt. Thos. Story to Pepys. Received warrants from the
Duke of York in April 1665, to press 500 men for sea; impressed
about 400 from Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, conducted
them to Harwich, and delivered 370 into the ships. The charge,
amounting to 200l. 5s., was borrowed of the county of Cambridge
and never repaid. Desires reimbursement as a great favour to the
county. With note that a bill was made out for the amount on
Feb. 26, 1667. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 26.
Edwinstow. |
111. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. They may have a ketch of
20 tons or more built at Stockwith, to carry the timber from Bawtry,
as there is no fear of water. She must be of the dimensions mentioned, to enable her to go under the bridges and through the floodgates. Mr. Lester, having two ketches, will bring the timber lying
at Bawtry, but will not meddle with that at Stockwith. At Hull
it could be laid ashore at high water, on the west of the Blockhouse,
and made fast with ropes, out of the tide's way. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Warrant to commit Henry North to the Tower, for treasonable
practices; with warrant to the Lieutenant to receive him. Minutes.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 366.] |
| Feb. 26 ?. |
112. "Questions to be asked Hen. North" as to his intercourse with
Wm. Mason, Major Greathead, Capts. Butler and John Price, Mr.
Fisher of Sheffield, Capt. Salmon, and Cornet Pattison; and why
he did not appear at the York Assizes, when bound to do so. Also, |
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Note of the evidences of Tim. Cloudesley and John Calwell or Calbeck, and description of the persons of Marsden and Lieut-Col. Mason. |
| Feb. 26. |
Licence to Lieut.-Col. Rumsey to go to Jersey, and absent himself from the King's presence for — weeks. Minute. [Ent.
Book. 23, p. 367.] |
| Feb. 26. |
The King to the Lord Treasurer. The warrant of 14 Jan. for
a waiter's place in the port of London for Rob. Starre, nominee of
Hen. Brouncker, having failed, owing to previous letters in behalf
of others, another letter is to be prepared, giving Brouncker the
first nomination after those already recommended, of whom Sir
Peter Killigrew is the last. [Ent. Book 17, p. 230.] |
| [Feb. 26.] |
113. Draft of the above. |
Feb. 26.
Hull. |
114. Col. Anth. Gilby to Williamson. Having made a short stay
on the way, on his own business, has reached Hull, but finds nothing
worth noting; will receive his commands, and give an account of
what happens in those parts; 200 or 300 colliers are going southward. |
Feb. 26.
Plymouth. |
115. John Clarke to Williamson. The Smyrna fleet, 40 sail
with their convoys, bound southward, has passed. The whole
lading of linen cloth, on an Ostender which has long been in the
port, is seized by order from the Lords Comrs. of Prizes, as it is
believed to belong to Frenchmen, though several English merchants
claim great part of it. |
| Feb. 26. |
116. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Feb. 26.
Plymouth Fort. |
117. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Has received the order about
the French commodities, and been on board the ship; the hatches
are fast sealed with the Admiralty seal; will unlade her and give
an account of the goods. There has been no neglect of the custom
house officers; they would admit of no entry, or let the goods be
landed. |
Feb. 26.
Minehead. |
118. John Maurice to Williamson. At Stowgussy, in that
county, the country people apprehended nine persons, well horsed
and armed, who confessed before Sir Wm. Wyndham and Mr. Rogers,
justices of peace, that they designed to rob the house of Mrs.
Lutterell, a widow, supposed to be well stored with cash; they were
sent to the county gaol at Ilchester, but better evidence may come
out at the Taunton Assizes, March 19. Some ships have gone for
Ireland. |
Feb. 26.
Dartmouth. |
119. Willm. Hurt, collector of customs, to Williamson. On 15
December last, refused, according to the King's orders, to let the
Comfort of Topsham sail, without the Duke of York's pass and
security to return to England at the time prefixed. January 4, the
captain, Richard Crowe, presented a pass for the Madeiras, whereas
he wished to go to the Barbadoes; he twice tried to slip away without giving the required security, but was prevented by Giles Ivy
and other custom house officers. Informed Sir Wm. Coventry, and
by his order, the sails were taken from the yards of the vessel. The
persons interested are the same gang as resisted the proclamation
against the Canary Company; they appealed to Council, pretending
that the writer had allowed other ships to go without a pass, and
got two months longer for the voyage. John Fowell was thereon
sent to examine the complaints against the writer; being from home
on that day, knows not the report, but protests his innocence. Has
only obeyed King and Council, in suffering no ship to go without
pass and security, and deserves encouragement rather than the contrary. [2 pages.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Carlingford 2,480l., balance due
to him on disbursements beyond sea as envoy to the Emperor and
princes of Germany. [Docquet.] |
[Feb. 26.]
Whitehall. |
120. Warrant to the principal Comrs. of Prizes to deliver the
St. Gertrude of Amsterdam to Sir Thos. Teddeman, or the proceeds
thereof if it be sold. |
Feb. 26.
Whitehall. |
121. Warrant to the Comrs. for Prizes for an order to Lord Ashley,
their treasurer, to pay to Sir Thos. Teddeman the entire proceeds of
the St. Gertrude of Amsterdam, as a free gift, for his services in the
late expedition at sea. |
| Feb. 26. ? |
122. Interest account of Baptist May for 20,000l. advanced on
the hearth-money, payable 20 February 1667; total, 851l. 7s. 9d. |
| Feb. 26. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of Mr. Ludlow,
for a grant of the right and title which Col. Ludlow might have to
the estate of Edmund Ludlow, deceased, except such real estate as
has been granted to Lady Falmouth. [Ent. Book 18, p. 242.] |
Feb. 26.
Whitehall. |
123. Petition of Sir John Downing, Bart., John Loving, and
Wm. Pinckney, tellers of the receipt of Exchequer, to the King,
for protection in the execution of their places from the molestation
of Edmund Squib, brother and assignee of the late Arthur Squib,
who pretended a reversion to a tellership, though resolvedly laid
aside by His Majesty as a person unfit for such a trust. A judgment has already been given against him in Chancery, but he is
prosecuting a writ of error in the Court of King's Bench. With
reference thereon to the Lord High Chancellor and Lord Treasurer.
Annexing, |
|
123. i. Request that the King will refer the petition of the Tellers
of the Exchequer against Arthur or Edm. Squib to the
Lord Chancellor and Lord Treasurer, and that the Lord
Treasurer will consider of a plan to suspend them from
the office, and confirm the petitioner in peaceable possession thereof. |
|
123. ii. Note from Lord Chancellor Clarendon to Attorney
General Palmer, March 6, 1667, asking what warrant he
has received about this writ of error, and by whom it
was certified; and reply of the latter, March 12, that
the warrant came signified by Sir John Berkenhead,
on petition of Edmund Squib. |
| Feb. 26. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 243.] |
| Feb. 26. |
The King to Comr. Thos. Middleton, at Portsmouth. Two
frigates are ordered to convoy to Barbadoes certain forces which
are to be transported thither. He is to give notice thereof to all
merchant ships in that port who have licences for Barbadoes or the
neighbouring islands, that they may take the benefit of the convoy,
and to fit the merchant ships to receive on board as many of the
said forces as they are capable of; if any should refuse to agree to
this order, they are not to be allowed to proceed on the voyage.
[Ent. Book 23, p 368.] |
| [Feb. 26.] |
124. Draft of the above. |
| Feb. 27. |
Release to Edward Gray and five others of 900 marks, part of the
rent of 1,000 marks reserved on their grant of licensing pedlars,
with the arrears thereof. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 27.
Edinburgh. |
125. Rob. Mein to Williamson. Another prize is brought into
Leith. Patrick Roy McGregor was put into the boots, in presence
of Council, to extort a confession whether he had any accomplices
in the murder of the Laird of Muresk, who with his son was murdered by the Highlanders. He will not confess having anything to
do with it. Twenty Whigs, prisoners in Edinburgh, and condemned
for the Barbadoes, have made their escape. |
| Feb. ? |
126. Statement that Pat. Roy McGregor, condemned to have his
right hand cut off and then to be hanged, for a disturbance in the
Highlands, was reprieved, on confession and promise to discover the
source of his villanies, and make propositions for the future security
of the place. |
Feb. 27.
Falmouth. |
127. Thos. Holden to Williamson. The Flying Greyhound privateer had taken a prize on the coast of France, but the Dragon
coming up with Dutch colours, let it go; she was chased by the Dragon,
supposing her to be a Dutch caper, so the prize was lost. The
Dragon has come in, also the Pelican of Topsham from Wales, with
coals; 20 sail which left with her are forced by wind into Mount's
Bay; the coasts are clear. |
Feb. 27.
Boston. |
128. Robt. Gray to James Hickes. Has no news this post. |
Feb. 27.
Lichfield. |
129. Shar. Talbot to James Hickes. Thanks for kindness.
Feared the city would be too late for the poll, as no act was sent
to the bailiffs for meeting; offered Bailiff Burnes an act of his own,
that they might proceed, but he would not act without orders. Some
met on Monday, and sent a warrant for the inhabitants' names to
be brought in before March 1, which can scarely be done, the
bailiff being sottish and careless of the business; would gladly see it
promoted, and has shown him a way to expedite it, but he will go
his own way, though the King suffer by it; Mr. Williamson should
know this. |
Feb. 27.
Lynn. |
130. Edw. Bodham to Williamson. All public action is about
raising the poll money; no pickeroons are heard of; the Cygnet
waits to convoy three ships, laden with beef and pork for the Navy;
the fleet of 100 laden colliers, bound for London, is detained in the
Humber seven or eight days by winds. |
Feb. 27.
Norwich. |
131. [Thos. Corie] to Williamson. Thanks for favours to Capt.
Lullman, an honest and deserving person; fears there will be a
lame reckoning of the Poll Act in Norfolk and Norwich, through
the great want of money and decay of trade, and the coldness of
some persons employed in the affair. Sent him compliments by the
Dean of Norwich. |
| Feb. 27. |
132. Chr. Coles to the Navy Comrs. Has shipped the knees,
and Col. Middleton has ordered the Swallow ketch as convoy.
Cannot furnish Mr. Tippetts with large plank for the new ship
without a supply of money, and has been compelled to put off his
sawyer, workmen, and creditors, for the want of it. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 27.
The Milkmaid, Chatham. |
133. Thos. Stollard to the Navy Comrs. Has been detained by
contrary winds, but shall hasten to Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 28. |
134. John Fenn to Wm. Hewer, Navy Office. Asks for two more
estimates for this year's service for the Lord Privy Seal, and also
estimates for the yards for 1665 and 1666. With short-hand notes
as to those to be sent. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 28. |
135. Certificate by Jonas Shish of the dimensions, &c. of the
Hopewell pink of London. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. 28.
Tower Hill. |
136. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Asks permission to
send stores to Leith by the Fortune galliot, bound for Scotland, as
she is going with only ballast. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. 28. |
137. Willm. Leving to Williamson. Asks a warrant for apprehension of Col. Hen. Danvers, Dr. Edw. Richardson, Jones alias
Mene Tekel, Capt. Lockyer, Capt. Sam. Wise, Jer. Marsden, Lieut.
Simon Butler, Tim. Butler, John Carew, — Spurway, Ralph
Alexander, Majors Blood and Lee, Chris. Dowson, and Edw.
Wilkinson, all proclaimed persons, to be brought before Lord
Arlington, should he find them in London and Westminster, but if
in the country, before the next justice of peace; it should also
warrant a search for arms in the houses where they are taken. |
Feb. 28.
Swansea. |
138. John Man to Williamson. Has no news. |
Feb. 28.
Aldborough. |
139. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Has no news. Has taken
fresh care with the posts thereabouts for letters to come speedily;
the neglect is nearer London, as at Colchester and Witham. |
Feb. 28.
Harwich. |
140. Silas Taylor to Williamson. A deep snow lies on the
ground, thicker than all winter. The colliers do not appear. |
Feb. 28.
Portsmouth. |
141. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The two fireship captains
were again tried at a council of war on the Warspite, Spithead;
Seely, who was with the St. Patrick, is condemned to be shot
without a pardon from the King or Duke; the other case is deferred
for want of evidence. The Bristol has returned, having chased
ashore a French and a Dutch merchant ship on the French coast;
she would have taken them, but the country came to assist them. |
Feb. 28.
Truro. |
142. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Arrival of the Dragon and a
privateer at Falmouth. A small privateer is fitting at Truro, but
there is some fear that the men may be pressed. |
| Feb. 28. |
143. Petition of George Browning, of Exeter, to the King ana
Council, for reference to some gentlemen of the county of the
dispute between himself and the Corporation of Exeter, some of
whom, being themselves owners of fulling mills, endeavour to stop
the fulling mills which he has erected near the city, on pretext that
they obstruct the passage of boats by drawing off the water.
With reference thereon to Hen. Northleigh, high sheriff, Sir Wm.
Courtney, Bart., and three others. |
| Feb. 28.] |
144. Draft of the above reference. |
| Feb. 28. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 224.] |
| Feb. ? |
145. Petition of Charles Gifford to the King, not to suffer him to
lie in gaol, and thus encrease his load of debt. What he long foresaw
has happened; he is in custody of the sheriff of Middlesex for
150l., and cannot be discharged but by His Majesty's assistance. |
| Feb ? |
146. Petition of John Pate to the King, for an, order to transport the convicts in Newgate, in a schedule given, to some of the
plantations. Annexing, |
|
146. i. Names of 21 convicts now in Newgate, who are to be
transported to the plantations; signed by Walter Cowdrey,
keeper. Feb. 25, 1667. |
|
146. ii. List by John Shadwell, clerk of Newgate, of 21 prisoners
committed from the New Prison, condemned to transportation, all for stealing. Feb. 1667. |
| Feb. ? |
147. Petition of Frances relict of Phineas Pett, late commander
of the Tiger, to the King. He promised her, on her husband's death,
550l., received for sale of brandy from between decks, from a prize
taken by her husband the day before he was slain; has waited ten
months, but only received 200l. of the said sum, the rest being
remitted by order to Thos. Chicheley. Begs payment of the residue. |
| Feb. ? |
148. Petition of Willm. Pinckney, teller of the Exchequer, to the
King, for leave to surrender his place, which he has held five years,
to Sir Wm. Doyley, jun. Annexing, |
|
148. i. Extract from Mr. Pinckney's patent of the tellership, date
Jan. 17, 1662; fee 31l. 13s. 4d. a year. |
| Feb. ? |
149. Petition of John Richards, one of the Queen's gentlemen
ushers, to the King, for allowance of board wages, as paid to other
supernumerary servants; was promised a place as one of the four
ushers who receive board wages, but was made a supernumerary
instead. |
| [Feb.] |
150. Petition of John West and five other prisoners in the Gatehouse to Lord Arlington, for an order to the keeper to permit their
wives and relations to bring them things needful for their relief.
[See Council Register.] |
| Feb. |
Grant to John Wheldon of the first under-searcher's place in
London, or collector or comptroller's in Newcastle or Bristol, in rereversion after 12 persons named. Endorsed "Mr. Gringaud."
[Docquet.] |
| [Feb.] |
Caveat that no grant pass of a King's waiter's place in the Custom
House without notice to Thomas Clifford, who has a grant of one.
[Ent. Book 14, p. 39.] |
| Feb. |
Memorandum [from the Signet Books] of grants, &c., passed
during the month, the uncalendared portions of which are as
follow:— |
|
Note of payment to Sir Jas Bunce of a debt of 577l., as
stated by Sir Edw. Nicholas. |
|
Grant to Edw. Gray and five others of the licensing of pedlars for 21 years, on rent of 1,000 marks, of which 900
are released to them. |
|
Grant to Fras. Ridley and Rich. Holman, on surrender of
Mark Cottle, of the receivership of cos. Oxon and Berks.
[Domestic Corresp., Jan. 1667, Vol. CLXXXIV., No. 129.] |
| Feb. ? |
151. The King to the Mayor, &c., of —. Recommends
Thos. Baudewin to succeed Tim. Turner as recorder of their town,
the appointment is reserved to His Majesty by the charter of
incorporation. |
| Feb. ? |
152. The King to the President, &c. of St. B[artholomew's Hospital, London]. Recommends George—to the place of surgeon
or physician to the hospital, void by—of Thomas—
[Torn draft.] |
| Feb. ? |
153. —Durel to Lady Arlington. Entreats that Lord Arlington
would, with the King's leave, write to the commissioners for poll
money, on behalf of the Marquis de Cugnac, who is taxed in heavy
sums, though he has hardly bread to eat. Having no property in
England, he should be taxed only as a private gentleman. The
house of the Duke de la Force, to which he is related, would thus
be laid under obligation. [French, 3 pages.] |
| Feb. ? |
154. Robt. Seabrooke, carpenter, to Sir W. Coventry. Sends a
long account of the ill behaviour of Capt. John Barton, commander
of the pink Blackamoor, charging him with stealing goods from
prizes, drunkenness, cowardice, and treason in rescuing pressed men
from the service; also with being abusive, and beating his officers
and foremast man. Desires leave to lay down his own employment.
[2 pages.] |
| Feb. ? |
155. Patrick Lyell to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Cutler has wronged
them, and ruined him and his uncle, only allowing him the first cost
of the hemp, &c., without any satisfaction for time, pains, and loss of
credit; he unjustly detains 675l., awarded to the writer; has also
lost 139l. paid in Scotland for declining another bargain to preserve that of the hemp, and 130l. by disposing of clapboard left
behind. Cutler gave him their bill of imprest for 246l., payable in
July last, which has not been received. A friend has endeavoured
to procure it, though with loss; but so much was demanded that
the writer asks for an order for its payment. With note as to the
amount allowed and owing to him from Mr. Cutler. [Adm. Paper.]
closes, |
|
155. i. Patrick Lyell to the Navy Comrs. Sends account of
hemp, clapboard, pitch, tar, &c., freighted and delivered,
amounting to 1,964l. 11s. 5d. Desires they will order
Mr. Cutler before the Board, and hopes that neither his
malicious reports nor Capt. Strachan's calumnious
writings will gain further credit. Has formerly given
an account of his difference with Capt. Strachan; Lord
Ballenden, before whom Strachan charged him, being
there, they will now find out how much he is the sufferer. |
| Feb. |
156. Particulars of money due to Rich. Burton for ironwork at
Chatham, on bills from June 1665 to 31 Dec. 1666; total 761l. 14s. 7½d.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. |
157. Abstract by John Hill of the bills of Thos. Chidley, shipwright, for work done and goods delivered to frigates at Kinsale
since March 27, 1666; total 2,850l. 15s. 6d., on which nothing
had been received up to 23 Jan., 1666; and statement that he has
another bill for 1,200l. not accepted. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. |
158. Abstract by John Hardwin of bills due to him from Aug. 25,
1665, to Dec. 31, 1666; total 1,531l. 7s. 2d. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. ? |
159. Account of the dimensions of the ship London that was
blown up. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. ? |
160. List by Capt. Perryman of the dimensions of 24 merchant
ships in the river fit for men-of-war, with their and their owner's
names, &c. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| Feb. ? |
161. Certificate by Mr. Tooker of the time when 36 vessels
named were hired in 1666 for victualling ships, the masters' names,
and the dates and places of discharge. [Adm. Paper.] |
Feb. ?
Portsmouth. |
162. List by Comr. Middleton of tickets sent to the Navy Office
for 29 men named belonging to the Jersey, and not returned.
With notes of five sent back to Comr. Middleton, July 27, 1667.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Feb. ? |
163. Account of three bills unpaid belonging to Mr. Fowley,
amounting to 3,393l. 15s. 7d., all dated in Dec. 1666. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Feb. ? |
164. Astrological predictions on the questions propounded to
Peter Heyden, astrologer of London, as to whether the fanatics
shall again have toleration in England, and whether the English
may not be compelled to a neutral place for a treaty of peace. To
the first he replied that, though for a while no progress would be
made in the work of restoring liberty of conscience, it would be
done in time, and those who would lord it over the best subjects
of the kingdom, and offer them up to slaughter like tame sheep,
would find themselves deceived. To the second he answered, that
a plan would be found to content all parties, and if the higher
powers remained wilful, they would lament it with tears. Though
these answers are according to the rules of his art, he is committed
to the Tower for them. [3 pages.] |
| Feb. ? |
165. Notice that the Committee of the Common Council of
London for making the new street called King Street, between
Guildhall and Cheapside, will sit twice a week at Guildhall, to treat
with persons concerned; enquiry to be made by jury, according to
the Act for rebuilding the city, of the value of land of such persons
as refuse to appear. |
| [Feb.] |
Instructions to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to
order the Bishops to prepare a statement of the present condition
of all hospitals in England and Wales; their revenues, landed
property, government, number of poor maintained, &c., and to send
copies of their statutes. [Ent. Book 14, p. 39.] |
| Feb. ? |
166. Note of request of Nich. Watson and two others to be
allowed to visit Mr. Peter Fourdin, now prisoner in the Tower. |
| Feb. ? |
167. Proposition by Sir Rob. Vyner and Alderman Backwell
to farm for 800,000l., to be paid in six weeks, the present Poll
Bill, valued to the King by Parliament at 480,000l., much of which
is spent on the expenses of collecting. |
| Feb. ? |
168. Statement that in January last, Sam. Petty and four armed
men from a private man-of-war went on board a pretended prize
at Dartmouth, took George Miller, the tide-waiter, who was on
board, into custody, and ransacked and pillaged the vessel; that
Petty was committed to prison, but Thos. lago, mayor, or John
Whitrow, bailiff, let him go, and that Ant. Kelly, town clerk,
refused, when applied to, to furnish a copy of Miller's affidavit,
unless first assured that it would not be used to the injury of the
town. |
| Feb. ? |
169. Statement by Theobald Earl of Carlingford of his expenses
during his embassy to Germany, residence of six months at Vienna,
&c., 1665–1666; total, 5,080l., of which he has received or is ordered
to receive 2,600l., and 2,480l. is still due. |
| Feb. ? |
170. Note by Col. R. Sidney that the Duke of York has appointed Ralph Woomley ensign to Sir Herbert Lunsford. With
memorandum to look out the papers concerning Sir Edw. Winter
and Sir John Nicholas. |
| Feb. |
Lists sent by Morgan Lodge to Williamson of King's ships
and merchant ships in the Downs, the state of the wind, time of
receipt, and dispatch of the mail, &c.:— |
| No. |
Date. |
King's. |
Merchants. |
Wind. |
Remarks. |
Received. |
Sent. |
|
171 |
Feb. 2 |
7 |
1 |
— |
Barbadoes ships sailed - |
None. |
4 p.m. |
|
172 |
" 3 |
8 |
1 |
S.W. |
— |
None. |
4 p.m. |
|
173 |
" 5 |
2 |
— |
N.W. |
Guns heard at sea |
None. |
4 p.m. |
|
174 |
" 9 |
1 |
— |
S. |
Garland has sailed |
Feb. 8, 9 p.m. |
4 p.m. |
|
175 |
" 10 |
2 |
— |
S.W. |
— |
" 9, 11 p.m. |
4 p.m. |
|
176 |
" 11 |
2 |
— |
S.W. |
Some ships come in
bound for the Straits,
names not known. |
" 10, 7 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
|
177 |
" 12 |
2 |
4 |
S.S.W. |
A French ship chased
but escaped. |
None. |
4 p.m. |
|
178 |
" 13 |
2 |
5 |
W. |
— |
" 12, 8 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
|
179 |
" 14 |
2 |
6 |
S.W. |
— |
" 11, 8 p.m. |
4 p.m. |
|
180 |
" 22 |
1 |
— |
N.W. |
— |
" 21, 6 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
|
181 |
" 24 |
1 |
— |
N.E. |
The Unicorn for Leghorn has passed
through the Downs. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
182 |
" 25 |
1 |
— |
N.E. |
— |
Feb. 24, 7 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
