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May 25.
Bridgewater. |
1. Wm. Symons to James Hickes. Thanks for Mr. Francis' letter;
all is quiet there, and trade advances, in hopes of a successful issue
to the treaty. |
May 25.
Boston. |
2. Robt. Gray to James Hickes. Encloses all the news they
have. Encloses, |
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2. i. Note that on May 18th, a sloop forced four coal ships coming
to Boston, and took one away, and has fired two ships at
Wainfleet Haven, and one on the Longsand; so that without a convoy, the port will be debarred all trade. |
May 25.
Weymouth. |
3. C. S[awtell] to Edm. Sawtell. The Rupert arrived yesterday,
exercised her men all day, giving handsome volleys, and has sailed
for Plymouth. The Deptford has brought in a French provision
ship, said to be of great value. |
May 25.
Weymouth. |
4. John Pocock to Williamson. The French fleet has landed all
its army, which is marching towards Paris, but the design is kept
private; 30 merchantmen have left St. Malo for Newfoundland, and
five great rich ships are going for St. Lucas and Cadiz. |
May 25.
Black Bull, Chester. |
5. William Bishop of Limerick to Williamson. Being confined to
bed with gout, can neither proceed to Ireland nor return to London.
The King promised him the bishopric of St. Asaph, if the Dean of
Bristol, now Bishop elect, prefer Carlisle, on the Bishop of Carlisle's
removal to Lincoln; but the said Bishop elect likes neither Carlisle
nor Peterborough, which is offered him, but is earnest to go to
Lincoln, in which he is opposed. As when two contend, a third
person is sometimes chosen, hopes Lord Arlington will propose, and
the Archbishop of Canterbury approve of the writer's having the
bishopric of Lincoln. Wishes to be addressed at Lord Winchester's
lodgings. |
May 25.
Whitsun-eve Charleton. |
6. Dr. T. Lamplugh to Williamson. Begs conveyance of the
enclosed; has not forgotten his book, but it cannot be had till after
May 29, when Dr. Smith is to make a speech in the hall. |
May 25.
Pembroke. |
7. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The Garland has had an
hour's dispute with a privateer, and it is hoped has taken it. |
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8. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect. |
May 25.
Edinburgh. |
9. Rob. Mein to Williamson. Scarce a day passes that the
privateers do not bring in one or two prizes. The Archbishop of
Glasgow has returned, and they drank Williamson's health in
better claret than all London can afford. |
May 25.
Bridlington. |
10. John Bower to James Hickes. Is glad to hear of the arrival of
the Straits' fleet; no enemies have been near this week; the coal
fleet dares not stir from Tynemouth Haven; the privateers have
done much harm in Lynn Deeps. |
May 25.
Harwich. |
11. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Several vessels have been at
anchor at Ousley Bay, on the back of the fort. |
May 25.
Dover. |
12. Jo. Carlisle to Williamson. A French privateer came close
under the castle, and grappled with a small Dover vessel, but the
tide running strong, lost hold of her. The Little Victory, a Rye
privateer of seven guns, Capt. Tett commander, met a French
privateer of 12 guns and 100 men, and after a hot dispute in
which many were wounded, the French ship got away. Capt. Tett,
when wounded, charged his men to sink the ship rather than be
taken. The trained bands are in arms to commemorate the King's
landing this day seven years. Capt. Jo. Holmes of the Dover, and
Capt. Canning of a small privateer, the Penelope, were both concerned in taking a Hamburger of 200 tons, laden with iron, &c.
which may prove a prize. Begs to succeed old Mr. Jemmett in the
mastership of the packet boats, if he be dismissed at Midsummer. |
May 25.
Aldborough. |
13. Rich. Browne to Williamson. The Princess has passed, with
her ancient half-mast high, the captain, master, and boatswain being
killed in a 12 hours' encounter with two Dutch men-of-war, on the
coast of Norway. No privateers are heard of, and several light
colliers are going northward. |
May 25.
Newcastle. |
14. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Sends accounts given him by the
merchants on two vessels which have come into port; their ladings
are deals and pipe staves. Encloses, |
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14. i. Note that the Marcus of Tonningen, coming from Cook's
Haven in the Elbe (?), saw a Holland caper taken by the
Hamburgers, and the master tied up hand and foot
and sent to Hamburg; she left on the 20th, and in her
passage saw only one flyboat, a Swede.
Newcastle, May 25, 1667. |
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14. ii. Note that Rowland Rowlandson, of Maelstrand, left Dramen in Norway, May 18, and saw a Scotch caper pursue
two great flyboats, one of which she took, but the other
escaped. Newcastle, May 25, 1667. |
May 25.
Bristol. |
15. Sir Thos. Langton, mayor of Bristol, to Williamson. Desires
that the order to discharge the Frenchmen from the Plantations
may be sent speedily, as they are in a very low condition. |
May 25.
London. |
16. G. Drapiron to Viscount Conway. Business affairs; has rereived 104l. from Mr. Round, and the money and interest from the
Earl of Anglesey. |
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17. John Allen to Williamson. Sends a letter to be communicated to L. A. [Lord Arlington]. Wants his expenses allowed,
being unable to be at so much charge and trouble on his own
account. Encloses, |
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17. i. —
to J. Allen. An action is expected shortly; many
about Bristol and the West are to appear. Will give intelligence of what occurs. Sends verses called "Advice to
a Painter." The transactions at the Committee about
Catholics are being printed for dispersion amongst them. |
May 25.
Whitehall. |
18. [Hen.] Mudd[iman] to Sir Edw. Stradling, St. Donat's Castle,
Glamorganshire. The committee examining the accounts of the kingdom have requested the King to appoint judges to satisfy them
how far they may legally proceed in their commission. The Earl
of Lincoln died suddenly on the 21st, whilst going up stairs to
bed. The Nightingale frigate passed by Lowestoft with two great
hoys, believed to be prizes. Letters are sent to Newcastle for butter,
lead, and coal to be exported to France. Sir Thos. Allin is clearing
the southern coasts from the Dutch capers that infested them. |
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The Duke of Kendal, younger son of the Duke of York, is dead.
Sir Edm. Pooley, clerk extraordinary of the Privy Council, is
appointed secretary to the Treasury Comrs. The Princess frigate,
of 50 guns, on the coast of Norway stood out against two Danish
men-of-war of 40 guns each, though captain, lieutenant, and master
were in turn disabled, till the Danes retired. The fortifications
are forward at Harwich. Foreign news. Courteous reception
given to the English ambassadors at Breda. [3 pages.] |
May 25.
Ipswich. |
19. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys, surveyor of victualling.
Victualling of ships named. There is no brewing nor baking at
present. [Adm. Paper.] |
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20. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Supposes their order
to Plymouth to victual the Victory for only 100 men is a mistake; it
is the Victory prize taken from the French, and not the Little Victory. Sends a paper given to him by the Lord General, and desires
they will do right to the person it concerns. His Majesty declared
in Council that the bills owing in the Navy shall be paid out of
the eleven months' tax, though they should exceed 100,000l., but
the mode of registering or assigning was referred to the Treasury
Comrs. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 25.
Portsmouth. |
21. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Victualling of three ships
named. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 25.
St. Malo. |
22. Thos. Browne to Wm. Hewers, at Mrs. Mercers, Crutched Friars,
London. Has been to Brest to demand justice, because the Duke of
Beaufort recalled the passport granted him to fetch the prisoners
from England belonging to three vessels of that town, which were
taken, and granted it in compensation of those interested in the
vessels taken. Demanded another passport to ship away goods
bought, but he would not grant any more passes. Knows this
comes from the ambition of George Pley, who, ever since the
wars, has had a trade in England, and will not suffer any to have
the least trade that way, except included in his company. Is proffered what part he will in the company. If the French in that town
had not so much liberty to trade for England under the name of
Mr. Pley, should have found an opportunity to send the goods, but
those that drive their trade are his greatest enemies. Passes are not
so difficult to obtain in England as there, for those of the town have
some, or they would not venture to send so much. They have sent two
vessels laden with canvas and other French commodities, but would
not give him liberty to load a piece. All are in great expectation of
a peace; asks to be advised as to its certainty, as there will then
be no need of a pass, but if there is to be no peace, wants a pass for
a vessel of 80 or 100 tons laden with canvas, oil, soal, paper, &c.
The Duke [of Beaufort] is daily expected back from Rochelle to
Brest. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 25.
Bristol. |
23. Sir John Knight to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Furzer will reserve a set of anchors for the frigate he is going to build; shall
follow their orders as to the rest. The carpenters and Mr. Furzer
have been again for money for repair, &c., of the Dartmouth.
Has promised to pay them for this and the next week out of his
own moneys, in hopes before that time to have some from them [the
Comrs.] Is troubled that the ships should stay there at a charge,
for the stores coming down, and wishes they would send them by
land, or get the ships supplied at Bristol forthwith, which might
be done if they would order the moneys for providing them. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 26.
Bristol. |
24. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The Dartmouth will be
ready to sail speedily, if supplied with men, and will be fit for service for 18 months, without much further charge. Is ordered to
supply the St. David with such stores as are not arrived; begs money,
that he may not be continually torn in pieces for want of it.
Shall decline divers demands made by her officers, and leave the
captain to supply them. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 26.
Bristol. |
25. John Badcock to Sir Wm. Penn. Particulars of a ship building. Mr. Baylie's great want is men; there are carpenters enough,
but they will not work. Hastens Mr. Baylie, as he does not go on
so fast as he might. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 26.
Plymouth. |
26. Sir Thos. Allin to the Navy Comrs. Will rectify the mistake
concerning the number of men for the Victory prize, and order her
140 as before; sends a copy of the demand of the boatswain of the
Paul fire-ship, as their honours wonder at the wants of ships newly
come out of port. Rear-Admiral Kempthorne has arrived with
four ships from Portsmouth, and demands elm board, rosin, and
tallow. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 26.
Plymouth. |
27. Thos. Waltham to the Navy Comrs. Arrival and departure
of ships. Hopes to send an account of the workmen's bills by his
next. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 26.
Plymouth. |
28. John Clarke to Williamson. Three vessels sent out by Sir
Thos. Allin last week, to look after two privateers that had taken
two Dartmouth ships, have returned with seven salt ships, which
pretend to be Swedes, but it is supposed some will be prize. RearAdmiral Kempthorne has come in for Portsmouth, with five thirdrate frigates and a fire-ship. |
May 26.
Plymouth. |
29. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. Three frigates sent to cruise
have chased a caper lying under the shore, but the success is not
known. The Drake and Nonsuch have brought in seven Swedes
laden with French salt, and having several Dutch men aboard, on
suspicion of their being prize; they say De Beaufort is at sea with
60 sail, but cannot tell which way he intends. Rear-Admiral Kempthorne with his squadron has come to cruise in the West. |
May 26.
Portsmouth. |
30. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Rear-Admiral Kempthorne
has gone to sea with a good squadron of ships, to ply the western
station. Several frigates are plying between Portsmouth and the coast
of France; an East India ship and other merchant ships bound for
London are ordered into harbour, as it is not thought convenient
to let them go to sea as yet. Sir Rob. Holmes is very careful,
sending all ships to sea as they come in and are fitted out. The
fortifications go on well. |
May 26.
Portsmouth. |
31. Sir Robt. Holmes to Williamson. Thanks for care in his business; hopes the mats are received. The Sapphire has taken a prize
bound for Rotterdam, laden with dyeing stuff, and pickled lemons;
has sent to look after a Frenchman who was in her company. Has
desired Jas. Halsall to look after the order for the privateer. |
May 86.
Berwick. |
32. M. Scott to Williamson. Has no news this week. |
May 26.
Hull. |
33. Col. Anth. Gilby to Williamson, Sir Jeremy Smith has left
the Humber with 18 sail, whereof three were fire-ships, and has
passed Burlington. Two of the King of Spain's officers have been
lately hanged at Brussels, for endeavouring to betray some town or
fort to the French, who are said to be marching out of Flanders
again, and the war to be at an end; the Ostend merchant ships are
making ready to go to France. A French privateer took a Swedish
ship, and finding the Duke of York's pass on board, carried her
to Dunkirk. The Holland fleet is in the Texel, ready to come out.
[1½
pages.] |
May 26.
Hull. |
34. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. Arrival and departure of
vessels. The Oxford commanded 80 or 90 light colliers, with the
Little Victory as convoy, into the Humber, because 60 sail of Hollanders were at sea, but nothing is seen of them; the colliers would
not come in, so the Little Victory and a ketch were forced to drive
them in. A caper of 200 tons, with a French commission, and manned by Hollanders, was taken by a French privateer, because she
had the Duke of York's pass on board. She had taken, and was
carrying to Dunkirk a Swede, laden with deals from Norway.
[1½
pages.] |
May 27.
Bridlington. |
35. John Bower to James Hickes. Sir Jeremy Smith in the
Tiger, with 15 sail, passed northward. The Oxford, having ordered
60 light colliers into the Humber, and given chase to a Holland
caper, which he lost through the night coming on, has gone into the
Humber. All the coal fleet is stayed at Newcastle. |
May 27.
West Cowes. |
36. John Lysle to Williamson. Three prizes have passed at a
distance for Southampton. Has written to Wm. Cole, secretary
and accountant to the Prize Office, for an account of them. |
May 27.
Falmouth. |
37. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. The Jonathan ketch has
left with a packet for Cadiz. The Mermaid and Sorlings have
come in. |
May 27.
London. |
38. Wm. Hurt to Williamson. Sends a draft of a complaint
against Thos. Iago, mayor of Dartmouth, to be put into better
form; supposes he has the statute by him. Thanks for favours. |
May 27.
Swansea. |
39. John Man to Williamson. Has no news; those parts are
healthful and quiet. |
May 27.
Pendennis. |
40. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Notices of vessels; 9 or 10
ships have passed, said to be Swedes from France, laden with wines
and salt. |
May 27.
9 p.m., Aldborough. |
41. Rich. Browne to Williamson. A laden Swedish fly-boat has
passed southward. Forty pieces of ordnance have been heard
northward, but no Dutch nor French pickeroons have been seen on
the coasts. |
May 27.
Deal. |
42. Ri. Watts to Williamson. The Roebuck has come into the
Downs, and two Hamburgers have lain several days for orders. |
May 27.
Hull. |
43. Wm. Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Sends accounts signed by
Sir Jer. Smith. Attendance on him and other captains, disbursement of money, &c., put the writer to great straits. Sir Jer. Smith
promised payment before he went, but it is hard taking courtiers'
words. Is ready to serve them, but has to disburse his moneys and
seek goods from house to house and shop to shop, with present
payment, for there is no trust. Cannot get a bill charged upon
their honours in Hull or at York; people doubt the payment so.
Desires money at Hull, as he is not acquainted at London, and
looking through other men's spectacles wearies him. Sir Jeremy
went out of the Humber on the 25th, and at 4 p.m. passed by the
Head. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 27.
The St. David, Kingroad. |
44. Capt. Rich. Rooth to the Navy Comrs. Has consigned his
arrears of 400l., for services in the Dartmouth, to Capt. John Bowen,
merchant of Bristol, and having received the value, hopes it will
meet with punctual payment. Being ordered to supply the St. David
with boatswain's stores, which cannot come from London on account
of the Dutch fleet, asks a copy of the boatswain's indent, and what
the allowance is for a ship of her rate, that he may take course with
Mr. Furzer, who is ready to supply the stores required. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 28.
Leith. |
45. Capt. John Strachan to the Navy Comrs. Seven great prizes
are brought in of 300 and 400 tons, laden with masts and timber.
Asks them to provide payment of the seamen of the galliot, who
have summoned him and George Strachan before the court for
their wages. Mr. Cottrell is ordered by Squire Gauden to pay the
other ships that brought the provisions, but to pay neither freight
nor moneys for the galliot, as the freight was freely given; must lie in
the lurch for all other payments or go to prison. Has delivered
the galliot to Capt. Bon, for the service of Scotland. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 28.
Leith. |
46. Capt. John Strachan to the Navy Comrs. Thanks them for
30l. received. Complains that after 28 years' service, he is not
allowed the ordinary factorage of 2½ per cent., and is to have neither
salary nor employment. Never thought to see such days, but it
was his own fault he did not ply better for himself, having had the
favour of his King. The galliot's seamen come to him for their
wages, he having engaged to see them paid. Capts. White, Saunders,
and two others have arrived from sea. Ten prizes have been brought
up by the Scots' capers. The powder is laid in the powder room
of Leith citadel. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 28.
Portsmouth. |
47. Account by John Tippetts of works needful to be done to
seven ships named of Portsmouth. [Adm. Paper, 3 pages.] |
May 28.
Plymouth. |
48. Capt. Andrew Horsman to the Navy Comrs. Will send the
rosin to Portsmouth by the vessels which came with the provisions,
which are not discharged yet. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
49. Petition of Augustin Martyn to the King, for presentation to
the rectory of Borton-on the-water, co. Gloucester. With reference
thereon to the Archbishop of Canterbury. |
| May 28. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 250.] |
May 28.
Isle of Wight. |
50. Sir Henry Jones to Williamson. As there is a report of
raising forces, begs him to keep Mr. Morris in mind for any employment suitable to his capacity; asks if any service abroad may
answer his expectation, as that is not a place to learn a trade in.
Begs advice, especially if the report of peace be true, as all there
believe. Wishes Lord Arlington to know that no duty will be
neglected there. |
May 28.
Carlisle. |
51. Mary Pattinson to Williamson. Hears that the post office there
will soon be in the disposal of Lord Arlington and Lord Berkeley;
begs assistance for her continuance in the place of Postmaster at
Carlisle, being a poor widow. |
May 28.
Dover. |
52. Jo. Carlisle to Williamson. Bergen is taken by the French,
with the loss of 500 or 600 men, and it is said they will attempt
Nieuport. A Dunkirk privateer met the Calais packet, and plundered a French gentleman and his wife of goods value 80l., they
finding no more favour than their enemies. Hopes to hear about
his salary and Mr. Jemmet's business, and wants Lord Arlington to
sign the first bill due to the seamen belonging to the Custom house
boat. |
May 28.
Newcastle. |
53. Rich. Forster to Wiliamson. Sir Jeremy Smith, with his
squadron of 16 ships, has passed northwards; he sent a small ketch
to the castle with letters; five ships have come in laden with Scotch
coal, and will stay there to go along with the laden colliers. |
May 28.
Harwich. |
54. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Has been at Ipswich, and there
heard as much news from Harwich as could be desired; that the
Dutch fleet was in the Downs, &c. |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
55. Petition of Robt. Bishop, of St. Martins-in-the-Fields, to the
King. Was instrumental in making known the horrid plot for which
Gibbs, Stubbs and others were executed in 1662, for which service
he was long in danger of his life; has since endeavoured to save His
Majesty, but having lost all he had in the late dreadful fire, is in great
necessity. Begs the personal estate of Isaac Pluvier, a Dutch alien,
who, having no relations in England, left it to Jas. Williamson, a
merchant, for persons living in Haerlem, known enemies of His
Majesty; also leave to sue for the same in the King's name, but at
his own cost. With order thereon granting the petition. Endorsed
with a note that it was read 4 Sept. 1668, and Sir George Downing
was to enquire from Mr. Williamson whether Bishop did discover
the plot, and then his docquet was to pass. [Copy.] |
May 28.
Charleville. |
56. Earl of Orrery to his sister Lady Ranelagh, Pall Mall, London. Lord Powerscourt has safely arrived home, wishes her to receive some money for him from Mr. Hill. Tried when last in England
to bring his forest business about Morterine to an end. Agreed
with Mr. Seymour for each to appoint a learned counsel, to state the
case before Lord Fitzharding; chose Serjeant Glynn; the case was
heard, and a full agreement made, which could not be executed till
Lord Fitzharding had been to the place, to give orders for determining what was left to him; there the case still stands; begs her, with
Lady Suffolk, to remind Lord Fitzharding to bring it to a period; is
losing 120l. a year by want of it, but having left the matter to his
lordship, cannot move any other way. Sends a letter from Edw. Hill,
containing Mr. Seymour's own proposals to Lord Fitzharding, which
Dick Graham should see; would lose 20l. a year for three lives, to
avoid afterclaps, and have all pretenders to his forest lands for ever
quiet. Details proceedings entered into to deprive Lord Powerscourt, his son-in-law, of the lordship or manor of Clancapp, co.
Wicklow, worth 300l. a year, but with a flaw in the title; on this
account a new grant of it was procured, but it is so badly drawn up,
that it is contested. Begs interest with Lord Arlington to allow no
grant of Clancapp to pass till Lord Powerscourt's title be heard, and
also his own, having a grant thereof, in conjunction with Lord
Anglesey. [5 pages.] |
May 28.
Plymouth. |
57. John Clarke to Williamson. The Anne frigate has brought in
a prize. Rear-Admiral Kempthorne is taking in provisions, and will
be abroad in a few days. Sir Bernard De Gomme, the King's
engineer general, has come in, and the new fortifications will be
carried on with all possible expedition. |
| May 28. |
58. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
May 28.
Plymouth Fort. |
59. Sir John Skelton to Williamson. The Drake and Anne have
brought in seven pretended Swedes laden with salt, all Holland
built, most of which will prove prize. Also the Anne has brought
in another pretended Swede, of 250 tons, laden with salt, honey,
linen, &c.; the skipper confesses that he is a Hollander, and bought
his pass of the Swedish resident at the Hague. Rear-Admiral
Kempthorne has arrived with four vessels, and will be ready to sail
on Friday. |
May 28.
Plymouth. |
60. Willm. Jennens to Louis Parant. Has not bought a ship yet,
but some small French ships will be sold next week; asks if
Mr. Gerrard has no allowance for the French released from Exeter,
as they go a begging. Has given the required instructions as to
those who refuse to be examined before the Commissioners; hopes the
contempt will be returned. Prays for peace, that the pride of princes
cause not the loss of so many thousand as will fall by the war. |
May 29.
Pembroke. |
61. Fras. Malory to Williamson. There is no shipping in the
harbour, and no news from sea or country. |
| May 29. |
62. Fras. Malory to Jas. Hickes. To the same effect. |
| May 29. |
63. "Advices," being notes from letters all calendared above. |
May 29.
Penzance. |
64. John Tremenheete to [Williamson]. A fleet of 26 ships, one
of them a flag ship, appeared between Scilly and the Land's End;
three came into the bay, and sent off two shallops full of men
towards Mousehole, but a small bark which rode at anchor there
was towed into the beach before their arrival; the writer's shallop
went out with a dozen men to discover the fleet, and shot at the
shallops with some firelocks; a few of the country people came down,
so they attempted not to come on shore, but rowed a mile westward,
and returned to their ships, which are supposed to be French. With
postscript, dated Plymouth May 31, that the Adventure was chased
in by three of the French fleet, the rest plying to the East; that
Sir Thos. Allin sent out four vessels to view their course, which
have not yet returned, and that six frigates and six fire-ships are in
Plymouth, ready on command. |
May 29.
Pendennis. |
65. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. Twenty French frigates have
been seen off Mounts' Bay; two came to anchor, and 100 men in
two shallops chased a boat ashore, and made a small Ostender that
was there do the like. A Swede has come in who has been aboard
several of them, and they are of 80, 60, 50, or 40 guns, but their
intents are not known; the country was very ready to oppose
them. |
| May 29. |
66. — to —. The mail came from Calais May 28, 1 a.m.,
from Dover 1 p.m., and reached London the 29th, at 10½ a.m. A
Dunkirk man-of-war came aboard and plundered all the passengers.
Mr. Rouse of Dover neglected forwarding the mail till 4 or 5 a.m.
[Damaged.] |
May 29.
Weymouth. |
67. John Pocock to James Hickes. Thanks for Williamson's
packet. |
May 29.
Hull. |
68. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. The Little Victory has
left the Humber with 80 colliers for the North. The Oxford has
come in from the South; the Swallow is repaired. A Swede from
Quinsborough, laden with flax and potash, was plundered of her
small goods by a Holland caper, off Flamborough Head. |
May 29.
Weymouth. |
69. C. S[awtell] to Edm. Sawtell. The York and the Francis
fire-ships have arrived from Portsmouth, and pressed a few men;
they are bound for the coast of France. |
May 29.
Holyhead. |
70. Sir Allan Broderick to James Hickes. Thanks for his civility
in sending his letters to Dublin, but being now returned, wishes
them to be kept, or directed to Clarendon House. |
May 29.
Falmouth. |
71. Thos. Holden to Williamson. A Swedish vessel from France,
laden with salt, met five French men-of-war off Mount's Bay and
was commanded on board, but cleared as being a Swede; they were
well manned, and there were 15 more farther off at sea; two of
them fired some guns ashore, which frightened the country people, but
did no hurt. They are supposed to have passed Falmouth yesterday. Guns have been heard, but it is supposed the rejoicing for
the day at Plymouth. In France this fleet was said to be intended
for Flanders. |
| May 29. |
72. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
May 29.
Berwick. |
73. M. Scott to Williamson. There have been 17 great Dutch or
English men-of-war cruising about the coast; from 6 till 11 p.m.
yesterday, great shooting was heard at sea. |
May 29.
Whitehall. |
Lord Arlington to the Lord Lieutenants and Deputy Lieutenants [of the Maritime Counties]. The Dutch being ready to
put to sea, the King thinks they may appear on the coast, and land
and ravage if they can; the militia are therefore to be assembled
and in arms, and the beacons watched; should they have to appear
to the enemy; they are to make as great a show of numbers as they
can, to discourage them from landing, especially of horse, even
though it be of such as are unfit for nearer service. Particular circumstances are left to their discretion, and they are to give account
of what passes. With a list of 14 counties to the lieutenants of
which the above letters were sent. [Ent. Book 20, p. 145–6.] |
May 29.
Whittlewood. |
74. John Langrack to Sam. Pepys. Particulars of his proceedings
in Whittlewood Forest, where he has felled nearly 200 trees, and converted them into timber for the ships now building. Has sold the
offal wood to the King's advantage, none appearing to take charge
of it. Asks further orders, at the sign of the Three Swans, Stony
Stratford, Buckinghamshire. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 29.
Deptford. |
75. Account sent by J. Uthwat to Sir W. Batten, of stores delivered from Deptford on board five fire-ships named, upon Sir Jer.
Smith's complaint of their imperfect fitting. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 29. |
76. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Asks that 10 additional men be allowed to the Hopeful Margaret ketch, which has
but 20, and is ordered by Sir Jeremy Smith to clear the coast about
Lynn and Boston Deeps of several small pickeroons; also that the
captain of the Success be directed to follow the orders of Sir Thos.
Allin. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 29. |
77. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Asks them to consider
and report whether the King's charge may not be eased by reducing
the complement of men on the fire-ships only intended for service
near Portsmouth, Dover, Harwich, and Chatham. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
77. i. List of 21 fire-ships lying at seven places named, with the
number of men on each, from 16 to 45. |
May 30.
Ordnance Office. |
78. Edw. Sherburne, Fras. Nicholls, and Ric. Marsh to the Navy
Comrs. Asks for an account of the wages due to the men of the
Crown Malaga, and will order the money to be ready at Portsmouth
for paying and discharging them; with note that it amounts to
335l. 15s. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Chatham Dock. |
79. Ph. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Has docked the Princess, whose
head and masts are unserviceable by shot holes. Asks for an order
to proceed with her repairs, and for timber and plank for the new
ships, that this good season of the year may not be lost. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| May 30. |
80. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of the work of
calkers and ropemakers at Woolwich. Asks for a warrant for
18 cwt. of rice tow, for the bottom of the new ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 30. |
81. Edmond Harris, mayor of Rye, to the Navy Comrs. Asks
for an order to take out the masts of the St. Andrew, in order to
break her up. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May ? |
82. "A few words of good counsel and advice unto the King of
England from the King of Heaven." Set him on his father's throne
that, being once oppressed himself, he might take part with the oppressed, else he will fail of the blessing intended him, for his seed
to reign for ever; orders him to open the prison doors for those
who suffer for conscience' sake, and he shall prosper, but if he refuse,
his enemies shall grow stronger and he weaker, and desolation come
on his family and friends. The bearer of this message loves His
Majesty, and would not that any harm should befall him, and therefore wishes him to help the innocent, to remember his promises
made in secret to the Lord, and in public to his people, and restore
liberty of conscience; then there would be no plot nor conspiracy
against him, as it would remove the very ground of evil surmisings, and the nation would be the happiest under heaven.
Those that persuade His Majesty to the contrary are his absolute enemies. This is the counsel given him by his late father,
who was well experienced in things pertaining to church and civil
affairs, and charged him "that you seriously consider the former
real objected miscarriages which might occasion my troubles, that
you may avoid them." The want of liberty of conscience occasioned
the late King's troubles. Bids him beware of exasperating factions,
by differences in lesser matters of religion; in this the counsel of
God, of his dearest friends on earth, and also of the despised people
called Quakers agrees. This would cause all good people to appear
for him. Reminds him of other sayings of the late King, that he
would not intrude upon God's sovereignty over consciences; that
the enjoining of oaths in things doubtful is dangerous, &c. Urges
him to lenity, and begs an answer, being sent to him by God as a
messenger of love. If he obey not warning, irrecoverable evil
attends him. Signed "Charles Bayly." [2 pages. His name occurs
in the following list of Tower prisoners.] |
| May 30. |
83. List of 36 prisoners in the Tower,—one, Rob. Wallop, committed by Parliament; one, Stephen Thompson, by Council, for
[conveying] a heiress beyond sea, and the rest by the Secretaries
of State; 31, including Charles Bayly, being for treasonable,
seditious, or dangerous practices; one, Capt. Taylor, for the concerns of the Guinea Company; and two for mutinying and breaking
open the Counter. |
May 30.
Swansea. |
84. John Man to Williamson. Has no news at present. |
May 30.
Harwich. |
85. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The King's birthday and restoration were celebrated yesterday. There are 500 coal ships now
ready to leave Newcastle. Notices of other colliers. |
May 30.
Aldborough. |
86. Rich. Browne to Williamson. No men-of-war nor colliers are
seen, but now and then a Swede or Hamburger goes southward. |
May 30.
Truro. |
87. Hugh Acland to Williamson. Yesterday 30 French menof-war appeared off Mount's Bay; a Swede who has been on board
says they carry many land soldiers. They have passed Pendennis
Castle, and much shooting is said to be heard towards Plymouth. |
May 30.
Whitby. |
88. Thos. Waade to Williamson. On Monday Sir Jeremy Smith's
squadron passed in the distance; 20 small colliers from Sunderland,
discovering 2 suspicious sails southward, anchored close under
Whitby guns, but 5 Lynn men rode out, encouraged by the
promise of all possible assistance from the volunteers and trained
band if needful; next day they got safe to Scarborough. With
postscript from Malton, May 31, that there has been a false report
of the miscarriage of Sir Jeremy Smith's squadron; that shooting
has been heard off Tynemouth, but is supposed to be the rejoicing
for the King's restoration. |
May 30.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for discharge of Simon Choisin, Peter Fourdin, and Jean
Baptist Coureur, prisoners in the Tower. [Ent. Book 23, p. 466.] |
| May ? |
89. Petition of Joseph Batailhé to the King, for permission to
unlade 108 tons of Bayonne wine, which he took on board in hopes
of a peace. |
| May 30. |
Warrant to the Farmers of Customs to permit the unlading of
108 tons of Bayonne wines for the King's use by Jos. Batailhé, his
purveyor of wines. [Ent. Book 23, p. 467.] |
| May 30. |
Pass for the ship Lewis from London to Ireland and thence to
Lisbon, to carry corn for the pressing necessities of the kingdom of
Portugal. [Ent. Book 25, p. 13.] |
| May 30. |
Warrant committing the person of Bridget Dennys, of Hampshire,
to the care of Charles Lord Mohun, if on inquisition she be found an
idiot. [Ent. Book 25, f. 14.] |
| May 30. |
Declaration of the King's grant to John Earl of Exeter of leave
to hunt in Rockingham Forest this summer, any restraint to the
contrary notwithstanding. [Ent. Book 25, f. 14.] |
May 30.
Deal. |
90. Ri. Watts to Williamson. Col. Titus, with the marching
company of which he is captain, and with the Deal trained company under Capt. Poole, of which he is colonel, was all day exercising, rejoicing for the King's birth and restoration. All is quiet;
some speak of war with Holland and of Dutch insolence, but all say
that peace is concluded with France. The wind, between north and
east, brings in neither trade nor news. |
May 30.
Edinburgh. |
91. Robt. Mein to Williamson. A proclamation was made yesterday at Edinburgh Cross, requiring all those concerned in the late
Western rebellion who have not appeared nor are taken prisoners,
and who were named in the last proclamation, to appear next Council
day, and thenceforth none are to receive or harbour them. There
was an alarm of a fleet in the Forth, which proved to be Sir Jeremy
Smith's squadron, but on the first notice, the trained bands of
Edinburgh and Leith attended the coast; all ranks acted as though
they were enemies, and brought out their arms, and the magistrates
sank a vessel at the mouth of the harbour, but finding them friends,
saluted them with above 30 guns from the castle, which Sir Jeremy
answered with a broadside. Cannot express the people's forwardness
in this action. |
May 31.
London. |
92. Case of Alex. Bence, John Reid, and John Allen, merchants
of London. Details of the ill conduct of Domingo Grillio and
Ambrosio Lomoline, residents at Madrid, who, having contracted
with the Royal Company to deliver negroes at the Plantations, hired
two English ships, and have paid no money for their hire, though
8,000 pieces of eight are now due, and the efforts of the plaintiffs
to recover the same have been in vain. |
| May 31. |
93. Certificate by John Durel that Jane, wife of Antony Gouton,
is a Protestant and a member of the French church in London. |
| May 31. |
94. Like certificate by D. Tripier, elder, and P. Gerard, deacon. |
May 31.
Whitehall. |
95. The King to [the Common Council of London]. Has observed the diligence of Sir Wm. Bolton, lord mayor, in advancing
the rebuilding of the City, and recommends him to be appointed
surveyor general of the work, to quicken particular persons, and
regulate the model of the whole; they granting him such allowances
as they think a reasonable encouragement of his care. [1½
pages.] |
May 31.
Plymouth. |
96. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. The Anne has brought in a
pretended Swede; hopes it will prove a prize, as it has belonged 25
years to Rotterdam, and bought a pass for 150 guilders for this
voyage, from the Swedish resident at the Hague. The Paul fire-ship
chased on shore a Hamburger, which pretended to run on shore from
hearing of two Turkish men-of-war off Plymouth; 20 French vessels are seen off Mount's Bay; Capt. Topley of the Adventure saw
28 to the westward, and 30 small vessels plying eastward. |
May 31.
Plymouth. |
97. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. Account of the prize brought in
by the Anne with a Swedish pass; the skipper and steersman confess
on oath that the ship and goods really belong to Rotterdam; there
are many of these false passes; 30 French vessels came into Mount's
Bay, and sent some boats ashore, but many hundreds of people
arming to receive them, they shot some muskets, and retired to their
ships; they chased the Adventure, but she got in safe. Those parts
are prepared to give them sharp entertainment, if they make an
attack. |
May 31.
Plymouth. |
98. John Clarke to Williamson. An express came yesterday from
Pendennis Castle, to acquaint Sir John Skelton that 20 French
men-of-war were at Mount's Bay, and the Adventure reports them
to be 35 sail; they are supposed to have passed eastward; the
trained bands are to be ready at beat of drum; nine frigates and
five fire-ships are in the harbour. |
| May 31. |
99. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
May 31.
Plymouth. |
100. Wm. Jennens to Louis Parant. It will be better to buy the
vessel when she comes to a sale; if the guns be of six pounds shot
they will be reserved for the King's use, otherwise they will be sold.
A squadron of French men-of-war has been in Mount's Bay. |
May 31.
Yarmouth. |
101. Rich. Bower to Williamson. There are no vessels on the
coast but the mackerel fishers. On May 29, the bailiffs, aldermen,
and common council went to church from the hall in scarlet gowns;
horse and foot being drawn up, gave three volleys of shot, answered
by the Guards; guns were fired from the battlements and forts, and
bailiff Thaxter invited Major Wyndham and the head officers to
dinner. Has only had one Gazette in three weeks. |
| May 31. |
102. Sir Phil. Howard to Williamson. Wishes the widow of
John Mills, who was executed for treason, to be made an example
of, lest men may be discouraged from witnessing for the King; her
guilt does not come within a justice's power to punish. |
May 31.
Newcastle. |
103. Rich. Forster to Williamson. There is a strong report, but
not confirmed, of an engagement between Sir Jeremy Smith's
squadron and 12 Dutch men-of-war. |
May 31.
9 P.M. |
104. James Hickes to [Williamson]. Sends the letters which
came in by the Irish packet at 8 p.m. |
| May 31. |
105. List of eight Farmers and four Commissioners of Excise of
London, Middlesex, and Surrey. Endorsed "Sir George Downing." |
| May 31. |
106. "Advices," being notes from letters all calendared above. |
May 31.
The Gloucester, near Poole. |
107. Rich. May to [Williamson]. A Swede and an Ostender
report that on Tuesday, they left the French fleet of 20 men-of-war
and four fire-ships athwart the Start, and they may be shot eastward
of the islands; thought it best to secure the convoys, and send them
into Yarmouth Road (Isle of Wight). Intends to come into St.
Helen's. Has sent notice to the governor of Guernsey. |
May 31.
Margate. |
108. John Smith to Williamson. The trained bands have mustered again, but no French nor Dutch men-of-war are seen off the
coast, though the wind blows fair to bring them in. |
| May 31. |
Reference to the Treasury Comrs. of the petition of Sir John
Wintour, that the articles concerning perfecting of nurseries for the
future growth of ship timber may be fully perfected and explained,
and passed under the great seal, &c. [Ent. Book 18, p. 251]. |
| [May 31.] |
109. Draft of the above reference. |
| May ? |
110. Petition of Anne, wife of Colonel Francis Wyndham, of
Trent, co. Somerset, to the King, for a reward for her loyalty. Has
waited seven years since the Restoration, the effect of his gracious
promise made when she gave him long and safe retirement in her
house, after the battle of Worcester, and he gave her pieces of gold,
marked with his own hand, as faithful witnesses between them. |
| May 31. |
Pension of 400l. a year to Ann Wyndham for life. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 466.] |
| May 31. |
Warrant to the Commissioners [of Prizes], for sale of the ship
Burgh of Alcmaer to Matthew Sporne and partners. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 466.] |
| May 31. |
Warrant to the Commissioners [of Prizes] to deliver the ship
Lamb to Widow Golding, as the King's free gift. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 466.] |
May 31.
Whitehall. |
111. Pass for Don Francisco De Mello, ambassador from the King
of Portugal to Holland. |
| May 31. |
Minute of the above, stating the pass to be for Breda. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 466.] |
| May 31. |
Pass for the St. Maria of Norway, freighted by Wm. Birkhead,
merchant of London, to Norway and back. [Ent. Book 25, f. 14 b.] |
| May 31 ? |
112. Petition of Arthur Bold, barrister-at-law, to the King, for
the place of Steward of the New Forest, which he believes the late
Earl of Southampton, warden of the forest, intended to bestow on
him. |
| May 31 ? |
113. Petition of Mary Boulenger to the King, for relief, in
response to her petition presented on Tuesday last, His Majesty's
birthday and coronation day, her husband being prisoner in the
Gatehouse for a small debt. |
| [May 31.] |
114. Petition of Jasper Waterhouse, secondary of the Crown
Office, to the Treasury Comrs., for a warrant to Sir Thos. Fanshaw,
coroner and attorney of King's Bench, to pay what they think fit,
from the fines received in the said court, for services for which the
Attorney General thinks he should have 100l. Annexing, |
|
114. i. Account of the services for which Waterhouse prays
allowance, e.g., drawing out the indictments, &c., against
Sir Hardress Waller, Wm. Hewlett, John James, Sir Hen.
Vane, John Lambert, and others, for high treason, and
preparing other legal documents specified. With report
by Attorney General Palmer, 31st May 1667, that for all
these services he well deserves 100l. |
| May 31. |
115. List of 16 men from 9 ships named, whose tickets were
sent to Comr. Middleton by Capt. Robinson at Portsmouth, and not
returned. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 31.
Kingston-upon-Hull. |
116. Thos. Pointer to the Navy Comrs. Sir Jer. Smith has gone
with a squadron of the ships to the northward. Notices of ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 31.
Plymouth. |
117. S. Langford, surveyor [of victuals], to Sam. Pepys. Victualling
of ships. News from Mount's Bay, that the French are upon the
coast making eastward, and numbering 20 or 26 sail. Sir Bernard
De Gomme arrived with money and instructions to proceed with
the building of the fort, whereon many men are employed. The
present victualling office is to be demolished as an annoyance, which
will be an annoyance to him, and give a large walk to attend that
employment; hopes an end of the war may save the labour. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 31.
Plymouth. |
118. Andrew Horsman to the Navy Comrs. Has procured a
small vessel at Weymouth, to take the rosin to Portsmouth, and
agreed for the freight at 11s. a ton. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 31.
Whitehall. |
119. Order in Council, on complaint of Peter Stowel, mayor of
Rochester, that John Wilde of Chatham—having appeared before
the Board, and denied, by his petition, that the deals found were
taken or embezzled, but acknowledged most of the other matters,—
be committed to the custody of one of the messengers of the
Chamber, who is to take him from time to time before the Navy
Comrs. and until they have examined him and reported to the
Council. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May ? |
120. Petition of Redmond Bourke to the King, for some relief
to bear his charges to France, having repaired to England on proclamation, and remained 12 months on his own charges. |
| May ? |
121. Petition of Benjamin [Laney], Bishop of Ely, to the King, for
a longer time than six months in which to pay 1,921l. 8s. 6½d., at
which his first fruits are taxed; for acceptance of his sole bond as
security, and for a proviso that if he die, his executors may be
discharged from as much as still remains due. |
| May ? |
122. Petition of Rowland Laugharne to Lord Arlington, to procure
for him 800l. at once, and 2,500l. in ensuing half years, being 3,300l.
due to him from a grant of a pension, that he may return to his own
country; has sold part of his estates, and the remainder, held
by his ancestors 300 years, is extended for a debt of 6,000l.
Annexing, |
|
122. i. Certificate by John Ball of a grant to Rowland Laugharne,
by the convention Parliament which brought back the
King, of 3,000l. on the Excise, confirmed by patent, and
of the payments made therefrom; stating also that there
is no hope of his getting more money out of the Excise
arrears. Excise Office, May 22, 1666. |
|
122. ii. Certificate by Sir Rob. Long of payments made on the
pension of 500l., granted to Laugharne in October, 1662,
&c.; with note by Laugharne that in April, 1665, he
received 500l. on secret service. |
|
122. iii. Receipt by Robt. Jenkins from Mrs. Barker, by appointment of Mrs. Laugharne, of certificates of Sir Rob. Long
and Mr. Ball, which are to be returned. May 6, 1667. |
| May ? |
123. Petition of Theodore De Ruyven to the King, for payment
of 300l. arrears of his pension, that he may pay his fine and debts,
and support his family; for a grant of the Dutch prize ship Hardereen, to compensate his losses; and that the cassation of the sentence against him in the Court of Friezland may be stipulated for
in the treaty with the States General. [French.] Annexing, |
|
123. i. Account of the services and sufferings of Theodore De
Ruyven. Long served the Princes of Orange in the secretariat, and was useful to the Queen-mother when at the
Hague. Was engaged by Sir Alex. Frazer to become
intelligencer for his Majesty, and sent news regularly, long
before there was any hope of the restoration. Had many
promises of reward, even from the King himself at Bruges,
and in 1661, had a pension of 200l. a year promised for life.
Continued his correspondence with Sec. Nicholas and
Lord Arlington, but one of his letters being intercepted,
was obliged to fly; his wife and children were imprisoned
seven months, she fined 100l., and law costs 300l. more,
and they all declared incapable of inheriting property
or holding offices; all his goods, books, and property,
worth 5,000l. and 400l. a year, were seized, only for his
having been His Majesty's faithful servant. [French,
1¾
pages.] |
|
123. ii. Sentence of the Chancery Court of Leeuwarden, that
Theod. Ruyven, guilty of corresponding with and receiving a pension from England, even during the war, the
letters being written as from Archibald Bacquoy to Wm.
Davidson, be taken and beheaded, all his goods confiscated,
and his sons declared incapable of any employment.
[French. 1¾
pages.] March 26, 1665. |
| May ? |
124. Petition of John Wilson, messenger of the great chamber in
ordinary to the King, for the place of Messenger, Chamber-keeper,
or some other, to attend to the Treasury Comrs. |
| May ? |
125. Petition of Jane Woodcock and six other Officers and
Attendants of the Council of Trade to the King, for a special order
to the Treasury Comrs. to pay them 283l. 15s. 10d., which by a
letter from the Council of Trade, appears to be due to them for rent
of a house hired by that council, and consumed in the late fire, and
also for their wages. |
| May ? |
126. Petition of Robt. Yalden to the King, for repayment of 50l
lent to His Majesty in Brussels, Jan. 14, 1660. |
| May ? |
127. Petition of Robert Yalden to the King, for payment out of
the privy seal of 10,000l., 8th Jan. last, of 50l. lent to His Majesty
at Brussels. |
| May ? |
128. Petition of Robt. Yalden to Lord Arlington, to remit his
fee upon an order for payment of 50l. lent by him to the King six
months before the Restoration; has been at 30l. expense already in
obtaining the said privy seal. With note from Wm. Godolphin
that the order be given without paying for it. |
| May. |
Warrant to the Master of the Wardrobe to pay to the King's
tradesmen and artificers 5,622l. 6s., for wares and work for the half
year ending Lady-day, 1664. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Like warrant for payment to the King's tradesmen of
8,713l. 8s. 6d. for the half year ending Michaelmas 1664.
[Docquet.] |
| May. |
Like warrant to pay to Wm. Clarke, page of the bedchamber
to the Queen, in place of Wm. Chiffinch, 23l. 8s. 2d. half-yearly,
for his livery. [Docquet.] |
| [May.] |
Similar warrant, not duplicate. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Grant to Sir Wm. Godolphin, Bart., of the office of Receiver of the
counties of Devon and Cornwall. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Warrant to pay to the farmers of the Customs 2,000l. for
fitting and preparing the present house where the customs are
managed. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Grant to Isaac Le Gouce of the office of Jeweller; fee, 100l. a
year. [Docquet.] |
| May. |
Memoranda from the Signet books of warrants, grants, &c.,
passed during the month, the uncalendared portions of which are
as follow:— |
|
Confirmation to Sir Rich. Piggott of the office of Clerk of
the patents in Chancery for life. |
|
Grant to Lord Grandison of 1,000l. a year from the Post
Office, for the Countess of Castlemaine. |
|
Grant of 100l. per month to Sir Rob. Southwell, envoy to
Portugal. |
|
Grant to Hen. Sclater of the office of keeping the books and
entries of ships and mariners in the port of London. |
|
Note that tallies of assignment are to a man to pay money;
tallies of loan to a man to receive or be creditor for
money. |
|
Grant to Capt. Strange, captain of Hurst Castle, of an additional allowance of 5s. a day for his better support, and
for fire and candle. |
| May. |
Similar memoranda, as follow: |
|
Grant to John Dolben and Rich. Carr, on surrender of Rich.
Dolben, of the office of clerk and receiver of fines and
forfeitures assessed by the President and Council of Wales. |
|
Grant to Sir Fras. Gooderich, in reversion after Thos. Corbin,
of the surveyorship of the woods beyond Trent. |
|
Grant to Mauger Norton of the receivership of Richmondshire, Northumberland and Durham. |
|
Note of gift of 1,050l. to Marmaduke Darcy. |
|
Note that when any sum is advanced on privy seal, a clause
should be added to the privy seal directing the sum to be
recorded in the Exchequer, that the King may not be doubly
charged therewith. |
|
Grant to Orlando Bridgeman, in reversion after W. (?) Rumbold and George Nicholas, of the surveyorship general of
the customs. [Dom. Corresp., Jan. 1667, Vol. CLXXXIX.,
No. 129.] |
| May. |
Pass for Guillaume De Nausat to come to England about his
occasions. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 468.] |
| May. |
Pass for Johan Van Messen and Aan Heets. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 468.] |
May.
Whitehall. |
129. Pass for M. De Flamerin and his servants to land in any port
in England, and proceed on their journey. |
| [May.] |
130. The Council to [Edw. Villiers, governor of Tynemouth
Castle]. Their order of the 10th instant, requiring him to liberate
his prisoner, Sam. Moyer, on taking the Oaths of Allegiance and
Supremacy, and to engage him to attend Council to give security
for his future loyalty, has missed him, though he was in town. He
is now to order all military officers where Moyer is to suspend
obedience to the same. |
| May ? |
131. Minute of a letter from the Secretary to Sir George Carteret,
Navy treasurer, ordering the Navy Comrs. to commence the accounts
for the Dutch war from 1 Sept. 1664; the King will afterwards
delare when the charge of preparations began. |
| May ? |
132. The Officers of the Works to the King. The grant of the
petition of the City of London for free liberty to fetch Portland
stone from what quarries they please would be very injurious, as
the quarries would be so destroyed that when His Majesty wanted
stone to proceed in his intended works at Whitehall or elsewhere,
it could not be had but at excessive prices. Suggest that all
requests of the City for stone be referred to the Surveyor of Works,
to issue warrants for certain quarries, reserving others, and that the
City petition for stone be referred for report to the Officers of
Works. |
| May ? |
133,134. [Viscount Conway] to —. Acknowledges his letter
of Nov. 13, 1663. His wife has been confined to bed ever since;
was forced to return to his command in Ireland, on the alarm of a
French invasion; was thence employed on business to London, but
found such a difference since the burning, that he could not convey
letters to him. Was put into a commission, but obliged to neglect
it, his wife being reported to be on the point of death. Endorsed,
"To be translated into French." [Two drafts, damaged.] |
| May. |
135. Thos. Stollard, of the Milkmaid, to the Navy Comrs. Asks
for an order to the storkeeper at Deptford to supply a boat of four
or six oars for his flyboat. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May. |
Papers relating to Thos. Hunt, of Portsmouth, [Adm. Papers,]
viz.:— |
|
136. Information of John Brissett, late boatswain of the York,
that Henry Laban, carpenter of the Mars, sold an anchor
belonging to that ship to Thos. Hunt, living at the Point
at Portsmouth, who paid Laban's wife 6l. for it. Taken
before St. J. Steventon. April 30, 1667. |
|
137. Information of George Hawkes, late cook of the Mars.
Missed an anchor, and was told it was gone to the
Constant Warwick; said to John Lane, gunner of the
said prize, who was at his house in London, "You are a
notable blade indeed that could sell the anchor, and not
afford me so much as a drink out of it;" whereunto Lane
replied, "he had but 25s. for his share of it."
Navy Office, April 23, 1667. |
|
138. Letter from Pepys, in short hand, with reference to Hunt's
embezzlements and the informations of persons named.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| May. |
139. Balance sheet of the account of Henry Johnson, for building
the Warspite, and fitting the Newcastle, Reserve, and Portland.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| May. |
Lists sent by Morgan Lodge to Williamson of King's and merchants' ships in the Downs, the state of the wind, time of receipt
and dispatch of the mails, &c.: |
| No. |
Date. |
King's |
Merchants'. |
Wind. |
Mails. |
Remarks. |
| Arrival. |
Dispatch |
|
May |
April |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
140 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
S.W. |
30, 6 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
Five or 'six Ostenders have
passed through, two being
men-of-war. |
|
|
|
|
|
May |
|
141 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
N.W. |
6, 1 A.M. |
5 p.m. |
15 Dutch men-of-war chased
the Blackamoor to the North
Foreland, but she escaped. |
|
142 |
8 |
3 |
9 |
S.E. |
8, 5 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
Wants a new deputation for the
Deal letter office. |
|
143 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
S.E. |
9, 3 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
144 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
S.W. |
10, 5 a.m. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
145 |
11 |
2 |
1 |
S.W. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
146 |
13 |
5 |
2 |
S.W. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
Three vessels have passed
through the Downs. |
|
147 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
E. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
All the ships sailed yesterday. |
|
148 |
20 |
1 |
0 |
N.E. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
The Blackamoor is sailing
northward. |
|
149 |
21 |
1 |
0 |
N. by W. |
21, 6 p.m. |
7 p.m. |
The Mary has passed southward. |
|
150 |
22 |
1 |
0 |
S.E. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
151 |
23 |
1 |
0 |
S.W. |
23, 5 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
Some Hamburgers and Ostenders have passed; also the
Roebuck, with eight vessels
laden with ammunition; 60
Hollanders ride at the Texel. |
|
152 |
24 |
1 |
0 |
N.E. |
24, 6½ p.m. |
7 p.m. |
|
|
153 |
26 |
1 |
0 |
S.E. |
None. |
5 p.m. |
|
|
154 |
27 |
1 |
0 |
E. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
A Venetian ship bound for New
England and a Swede are in
the Downs. |
|
155 |
28 |
1 |
0 |
N.E. |
28, 4 p.m. |
6 p.m. |
|
|
156 |
29 |
1 |
0 |
N.W. |
29, 6 p.m. |
6½ p.m. |
|
|
157 |
30 |
1 |
0 |
N. |
30, 3 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
Four or five ships are coming
in from South Foreland. |
|
158 |
31 |
1 |
0 |
S. |
None. |
6 p.m. |
|
