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Aug. 9.
Lynn. |
1. Edw. Bodham to Williamson. A fire at Gaywood Common
burnt two feet into the ground, half a furlong in breadth, and a
quarter of a mile in length. Hundreds of people were employed to
quench it, yet could not have done so but for an extraordinary
shower of rain, which put an end to it. It is supposed to be caused
by lightning, or by some man smoking tobacco. The Bay is very
clear of the enemy. |
Aug. 9.
Margate. |
2. Joh. Smith to Williamson. The Dutch still continue on the
coast, but have not made any attempt ashore. Some are very
jealous by reason the peace is not proclaimed. |
| Aug. 9. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Lady Villiers 600l. a year in lieu
of a grant of 2d. in the pound on silver coinage. Similar to that of
May 14. [Ent. Book 23, pp. 537– 9.] |
Aug. 9.
Bristol. |
3. Jo. Fitzherbert to Williamson. A small vessel, arrived from
Spain, saw two ships, men-of-war, off the Land's End and the
Channel, and heard 100 cannon towards the Eastward Cape. The
merchants, being jealous for their own concerns, suspect that some
of the Dutch fleet have met their Virginia and West India ships.
It has blown a rank storm at west all day, which may send some of
them upon a lee shore. |
Aug. 9.
Newcastle. |
4. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Fifteen or sixteen colliers came
in yesterday, and 100 small vessels at Sunderland. Two small
doggers have been sent into Newcastle, and one had a packet for
Van Ghent. |
Aug. 9.
Portsmouth. |
5. Chas. Lord Gerard to Lord Arlington. Last night the Isle of
Wight had the alarm of 40 Dutch ships standing eastward from
Portland, and a little before, the Paradox frigate chased the Merlin,
formerly in the English service, into the body of their fleet of 44
ships and hoys, but the wind has blown so high that he believes
they are past Dover by this. Endeavoured to get intelligence
from the Isle of Wight, which shot great guns all night, but the
tempest is too high; had like to have lost his boat. Does not
much apprehend them, the wind being thus high, and besides is
informed that these very ships helped another party that went westward with all their provisions. [2 pages.] |
Aug. 9.
Dartmouth. |
6. Jo. Lyndsey to Williamson. Is informed that the Dutch are
possessed of most of the islands of Scilly, and that most of the
soldiers there are disabled by reason of a great contagion. |
Aug. 9.
Plymouth. |
7. John Clarke to Williamson. The Drake frigate carried into
Scilly a Dutch caper of 6 guns and 48 men, and proceeded on her
voyage to inform Sir Jer. Smith that the Dutch fleet was sailing
to the westward, which fleet, numbering 50 sail, appeared before the
island, and landed some men on an outer island. An Ostender saw
14 sail off the Land's End. A Jerseyman from Cork reports that
the Virginia fleet is arrived at Kinsale. The Vine of Yarmouth,
laden with oil, has arrived. |
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8. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Aug. 9.
Plymouth. |
9. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. On the 2d inst. the Drake
took a small privateer of Flushing, with 6 guns and 48 men, and
left her at Scilly, he proceeding to Kinsale. to advise Sir Jer. Smith
of the Dutch fleet coming westward. Fifty-four of the Dutch fleet
are before Scilly, and have sent in 20 boats to sound the harbour, to
land men at Agnes, where they were ashore with a party. The
island is well fortified, having 110 guns mounted; makes no
question but they will defend themselves against all opposition.
Capt. Akerman of the Sorlings, from Falmouth, met with a Jerseyman with provisions, who was chased ashore by two privateers the
day before, but received no damage. She saw 14 great ships within
three leagues of the Land's End, standing to the northward; she
reports that 40 odd sail of Virginia ships are arrived at Kinsale. |
Aug. 9.
Isle of Wight. |
10. Sir Hen. Jones to Williamson. Received an order in Council
for victualling Carisbrook and Sandham Castles with a month's
provisions, and laid in 30,000 weight of biscuit and 50 quarters of
salt, for which he stands indebted. Desires that the Navy victuallers
may be obliged to take it, as expressed in the order of Council, so
that the owners may receive satisfaction. If the King sends any
forces into Flanders, begs he will solicit Lord Arlington to allow
him to go with them. |
Aug. 9.
Dover. |
11. J. Carlisle to Williamson. Forty sail passed by to-day to the
northward, supposed to be part of De Ruyter's fleet. The peace
will be proclaimed in Holland on the 24th, and is generally desired.
Lisle is besieged, and those within give out that they do not doubt
but to see their great enemy very low in a short time. The Calais
packet was plundered by a Dunkirker of 14 guns, and the goods
in her, which belong wholly to his Royal Highness, taken. Sir Jo.
Bennet came there last night, and dined at the Castle. Will not be
so bold as to speak to him about the packet without Williamson's
advice, being a stranger to him, but supposes he has come about
settling post matters. |
Aug. 9.
Chatham. |
12. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. According to their letter
of the 6th, has suspended the pump maker; troubled them for
fear of extending his authority beyond its limits, finding nothing
in his own or the master shipwright's instructions leading them to
suspend a warrant officer without complaint first made. Supposes
their confirmation implies a liberty to practise the like for the
future. Requests to be informed whether, when a note from a
master attendant or shipwright has procured a suspension, another
like note shall not be prevalent to take off that suspension. Sends
an account of stores supplied from the yard to Harwich since Dec.
1665. Shall enter 30 men upon the Guild de Ruyter, according
to their order. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 9.
St. James's. |
13. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Finds that in their
account sent, they have omitted to mention the Earl of Sandwich
as Vice-admiral, and have put in the Treasury porter twice. They
should add the officers' charge on one ship of each rate in harbour.
The purveyors of the Forests of Dean and Whittlewood should be
made extraordinary, only two being allowed, one at Deptford and
one at Woolwich. Supposes the officers of the sunk ships which are
despaired of have been discharged, though he hears to the contrary.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 9.
Kinsale. |
14. Sir. Jer. Smith to the Navy Comrs. Sends particulars of
operations on ships named. Has continued some of the Dutch
prisoners, who are laborious and civil, on board the East India prize,
to prevent embezzlements. The Drake took a privateer of six guns.
Jacob Perry, gunner of the Ruby, through carelessness and foolery,
while on the coast of Norway, made and threw some fireworks out
of the gun-room ports into the pinnace, and fired 70 horns of powder,
which blew up the decks and wounded himself and 20 others, 12
whereof are almost past hopes of recovery. Dismissed him, and will
bring him to a court-martial when recovered. Was forced to
borrow moneys to supply ships, credit being of no use. Hopes
they will take care for its discharge. Some cordage and canvas in
the prizes left at Galway by Capt. Pyend would be very useful at
Kinsale, but the prize officers will not deliver so much as an old
sail, yet suffer it to be trampled under foot, and cut in pieces by
their servants to make breeches thereof at pleasure. They forced
Capt. Pyend to pay ready money for bread taken in the prizes.
Fears whatever comes into their hands will turn to a bad account.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Aug. 9.
Plymouth. |
15. S. Langford to Sam. Pepys. Sends an amended account for
victualling ships, &c., with explanations thereon. Wants time to
transcribe his account of casks and credits. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
Woolwich. |
16. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Returned from the Wells
last night, and hopes it will be the means of his recovery. Great
want of timber for the new ships, &c. Hopes that Mr. Langrack
will be encouraged with some money to send in some from Aliceholt and Whittlewood, and that Mr. Abbott may be agreed with
for his. Is sending 40 shipwrights and caulkers to the Hope, but
being poor men, and many of their families sick, they have entreated
payment of part of their wages. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
Aug. 10.
Chatham. |
17. J. Norman, clerk of the survey, to Sir Wm. Batten. They
are fitting Capt. Langley's ketch, but differ about the sails; desires
directions thereon. The Monmouth is under sail, and will doubtless
get to the Nore by high water. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
Bristol. |
18. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Has waited at Bristol
three weeks for the money, which, when received, will not answer
a third part of what is due. The sailmaker is in great straits for
his money, and in a great passion with the writer, as dealing in his
behalf; his bill is 427l. 11s. 7d.; he has received 100l. The
blockmaker and others are also so upon him that he cannot bear
their outcries any longer, and asks that some course may be taken
to ease him. [Adm. Paper.] |
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19. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Desires that the
Reserve and Portland may be furnished with six weeks' victuals,
and be in readiness to fetch the King's ambassadors from Breda.
[Adm. Paper.] |
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20. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Asks them to consider whether Mr. Pett, master shipwright at Chatham, can be
spared to come to London for four or five days, about which he has
written for leave; also whether the Little Victory can be refitted
at Hull. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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20. i. Thos. Blackman to Sir Wm. Coventry. Has not heard
anything from the Navy Comrs. as to refitting the
Little Victory. All the ships in the Humber have gone to
sea. Hull, August 7, 1667. |
Aug. 10.
Ipswich. |
21. Andrew Crawley to Samuel Pepys. Victualling of ships.
The Commissioners have issued orders for victualling Landguard
Point for 40 seamen, 14 days; and 72 seamen, 7 days. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney or Solicitor General on the petition
of Dr. Hen. Killigrew, for the government of St. John the Baptist
and St. John the Evangelist's Hospitals, co. Dorset. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 253.] |
| [Aug. 10.] |
22. Petition of Antony Basso, of Genoa, commander of the ship
Sacrifice of Abraham, to the King. His vessel sailing from
Amsterdam to Cadiz was seized, on the false pretence of having
Holland goods on board, and carried to Galway in Ireland, where,
during his absence to seek justice, the goods were unloaded, some
stolen, the men turned on shore, and soldiers who cannot manage
the vessel put on board. Requests that the sailors may be restored
to the ship, and the soldiers removed till the cause is decided. |
| Aug. 10. |
Order on the above petition, at request of the Baron d'Isola,
envoy extraordinary of the Emperor, staying all proceedings in
Ireland till report be made on the reference to the Court in
England. [Ent. Book 18, p. 256.] |
Aug. 10.
Weymouth. |
23. Chr. Sawtell to Edm. Sawtell. The Dutch ships gave not the
least disturbance, but kept off at sea. They fired some guns, supposed to be when the officers were visiting one another. Thinks
they have put over for the coast of France. They could not have
been out of sight if they had gone to the eastward, the wind being
against them. |
Aug. 10.
Harwich. |
24. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Lenox and the
galliot hoy, sent out by Sir Joseph Jordan to capture the Englishbuilt pink taken by the Hollanders, and laid between Orford and
Woodbridge Haven to intercept small boats and vessels, have returned. They could not meet with her, but took a view of the
Dutch fleet lying without the Whiting and Bardsey Sands, which
numbers 24 or 25 men-of-war. Could not discern the fleet at
Felixstow Beacon yesterday, though the weather was clear. An
earthquake happened in Radnorshire on July 12, but it was short,
came from the east, and went west. The Lenox, taken up for
the service when the Dutch first came, is discharged. |
Aug. 10.
Newcastle. |
25. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. Capt. Archer has sent a
prize to that port, some say a dogger. |
Aug. 10.
Alborough. |
26. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Three Dutch men-of-war arrived from the north coast, and anchored close by the four that
have lain so long in the Bay. They brought a fly-boat with them. |
Aug. 10.
Yarmouth. |
27. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Ten sail of Ostenders came
into the road yesterday, and were taken to be Dutch men-of-war,
which gave an alarm to the town, and caused the regiment there to
be in arms. |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a royal assent to the election by the Archdeacon and
Chapter of Llandaff of Dr. Fras. Davies, as bishop, in place of
Dr. Hugh Lloyd. [Ent. Book 27, f. 3.] |
| Aug. 10. |
Articles between the King and Sir John Wintour, concerning
the setting of 10,000 acres of waste land in the Forest of Dean, to
be a nursery for ship timber. [Docquet.] |
Aug. 10.
Lillingston Dayrell. |
28. L. Wilkes, [yeoman of the removing Wardrobe,] to Williamson. Had he thought the Commissioners would have so suddenly
sat for settlement of His Majesty's house, should not have been
where he is, but had my Lord Chamberlain's leave to go getting
in some pennies, the chief motive of his journey. Sends particulars
of wages and board wages for himself, his companions, and John
Ash. Has 14s. a day in lieu of five dishes of meat, there being
six masters and eight men as constant attendants. Other officers
have 20s., and yet not so many belonging thereto. The assignment of 600l. per annum out of the Treasury chamber amongst
them all is for making ready and apparelling for His Majesty,
his Queen, Prince and children, and ambassadors, with all extraordinary services, according to privy seal, with promise of quarterly
payment. They are now going on the 22nd month of their board
wages, and 100l. is due to him for washing of sheets for the office.
Prays, as Lord Arlington is one of the Commissioners, as much
favour from him as the justice of the cause will bear. |
Aug. 10.
West Cowes. |
29. John Lysle to Williamson. Espied the Dutch fleet, consisting
of 90 sail, to the west, which gave alarm to the whole island.
Believes they are homeward hound. Had they stopped there and
made any attempt, a breakfast of cannon shot, interlined with
horse and foot, was provided to entertain them, notwithstanding the
departure of the Berkshire and Wiltshire forces. Conceives a great
part of the fleet were merchantmen, picked up to the westward. |
Aug. 11.
Plymouth. |
30. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. The Dutch fleet of 54 sail
were seen plying westward. Three small vessels arrived from Penzance, running along the shore at night, and so were not seen.
They heard that the Dutch had been ashore there, and stolen some
sheep, but the foul weather must have put them off from that
place. |
Aug. 11.
Plymouth. |
31. John Clarke to Williamson. Three ships arrived from Penzance can give no account of the Dutch fleet. |
Aug. 11.
Dartmouth. |
32. J. Trelawny to Williamson. Several ships have been seen off
that port, which make no stay. A privateer of Lord Arundel's brought
in a prize taken off the French coast, laden with hemp, flax, and
cloth. She saw 16 great French ships off the Isle of Bayes, with small
vessels attending them, and was chased by several. Supposes they
are the same that appeared before Dartmouth. Hears the Dutch
have been before Scilly these four or five days, and landed upon
Agnes Island, where there were not above three inhabitants. The
soldiers and seamen are now very quiet. |
Aug. 11.
Coventry. |
33. Ralph Hope to Williamson. Some prodigious thunder and
lightning shattered several trees, and killed a woman in the field,
cleaving her head as if it had been with a sword. Some conventicles
have been discovered, and care taken to suppress them. The generality have been much dissatisfied with a brisk report that the
peace is still very dubious, and that the Londoners are all in a mutiny,
but sober men do not adhere to it. Enquiry has been made after
the reporters, and some of them will answer it. Dr. Bryan, the
quondam minister, and a principal bell-wether of the Nonconformists,
has resolved to dispense with that oath which entitles him to return,
and is accordingly come to town, to the heartbreaking of many of
his disciples, the wings of whose charity began to flag, flying such
a distance, which is one reason of his return. During his exile, he
has been one of the most comformable Nonconformists of the whole
gang, it being observed at Coleshill that he has been a very strict
and ceremonious observer of the church, a constant frequenter of service, and has never held nor frequented meetings since interdicted;
therefore there is more hope of him than of one that will never be
good. |
Aug. 11.
Portsmouth. |
34. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Drake and Emsworth
shallops, employed as scouts, discovered the Dutch fleet of 41 ships
off Portland. The Martin galley, formerly English, and taken near
Tangiers, came within shot, and was dared to come nearer. All
things are in good condition at Jersey and Guernsey, and the merchant vessels laden with provisions for those islands got well to
port. The Emsworth chased a French vessel laden with wine
and salt, and forced her ashore near Cherburg in France. The
country came to the rescue, and brought guns to beat her off.
The Dutch fleet being seen sailing towards the Downs, an alarm
was given to the Isle of Wight, and upon their signal of firing guns,
it was taken up at Portsmouth. |
Aug. 11.
Portsmouth. |
35. Chas. Honeywood to Williamson. The Dutch fleet were seen
in Portland Road on Wednesday, and the Isle of Wight discovered
them at sea on Thursday, took the alarm, and sent it to Portsmouth. A Swede and Hamburger put in by stress of wind, who
saw the Dutch fleet a week since, as high as the Start. |
Aug. 11.
Hull. |
36. Willm. Gower to Williamson. Hearing the dangerous condition Sir Henry Belasyse is in, entreats assistance in procuring his
company. Lord Belasyse has promised him, these seven years, that
none shall come over his head, but fearing his sadness at present
will not allow him to appear at Court, has written to Sir Thos.
Ingram to remind his Lordship. |
Aug. 11.
Pembroke. |
37. Fras. Malory to Jas. Hickes. The Tiger and Elias frigates
are still in harbour. The Mermaid has set sail to chase a small
privateer lying off the harbour. |
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38. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Aug. 11.
Berwick. |
39. M. Scott to Williamson. The Scotch capers have retaken the
Convertine frigate, and brought up four prizes. |
Aug. 11.
Sunday. |
40. Lord [Arlington] to Williamson. Desires he will speak to the
victualler as to taking the provisions put into the Castles at the
Isle of Wight by Sir H. Jones. Sends notes for Lord St. Albans
and Lord Crofts. Will be at home on Tuesday. |
Aug. 11.
Deal. |
41. Ri. Watts to Williamson. The three Dutch ships still lie at
the North Foreland. There is talk of nothing but the taking of
seven East India Dutch ships, and sinking three, about the Bermudas, and that the Dutch have broken off the treaty. The latter
is rather feared than intended, but the former is confidently
affirmed by the two Flanders packet boats. Was all day at Dover,
about a prize brought in by a fire-ship, but supposes it will be
cleared by Sir Thos. Teddeman. A gentlewoman, who says her
husband is His Majesty's comfit-maker, has had letters found about
her which she would have burned, but the officers took them away.
She confesses herself a Roman Catholic; the searcher's deputy,
Mr. Smith, took from her some lace for her own use, and a small
piece of holland. |
Aug. 11.
St. James's. |
42. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. They have omitted
several particulars in their second return, whereof they may be
better informed from the estimate of the Ordinary. They have
made second rates to bear neither carpenter nor cook, which surely
they do. Asks them to review and return it in time for the Lords
[Comrs.] on Tuesday. With note that carpenters of second rates are
only borne upon the extra, and are under prick and cheque, and
ought to be omitted, and that cooks are borne at common men's pay,
and reckoned amongst them. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 11.
The Swallow, near the Spurn, Kelsey. |
43. Bernard Ludman to the Navy Comrs. Cruizing in company
with the Guernsey, Milford, and Nightingale, espied six sail of Hollanders, gave chase, and found them them to be five fly-boats and
a man-of-war; kept sight of the latter, which was astern to defend
the convoys, all night; in the morning, after a dispute, the rest
of the frigates being near and shooting several guns at him, he
yielded. The captain, with 10 men, was slain, and 20 wounded.
The ship was of Amsterdam, of 46 guns, and 210 men. The others
were vessels laden with provisions from the fleet that lies at the
Ness, and were bound to northward, to Admiral Van Ghent.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 11.
Bristol. |
44. Capt. Richard Trevanion to Sir Wm. Penn. Has arrived there
from Youghall, and is bound for Milford, with four vessels laden with
provisions for Sir Jer. Smith's squadron, and thence to return to
Bristol. Wants an order for three months' victuals, and other things
named. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 11.
Bristol. |
45. Capt. Richard Trevanion to Sir Wm. Coventry. Received
orders from Sec. Page at Youghall to go to Kinsale to revictual, but
was sent to Bristol by Sir Jer. Smith, no victuals being there. Asks
orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 11. |
46. Sir Edw. Spragg to the Navy Comrs. Capt. Cox and
Mr. Uthwat have surveyed the fire-ships, and ordered things necessary. Has received orders to return the 300l. sent for rewarding
such men as had done service. No greater kindness could be done
him than to rid him of that trouble. Requests return of a receipt
which he gave for the money. Has often been promised money
to pay off the tickets due to some men of the fire-ships who
never let him rest. Is sorry to hear that Capt. Shelly is no better
rewarded, having done very good service; all there being troubled
at it, wishes there may be no occasion of service of the same nature.
Has made some little disbursements, but remits the whole 300l.;
90 calkers have arrived; will take care that they work. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
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46. i. Account by Sir Edw. Spragg of necessaries wanting on
board the Hopewell galliot. Desires they may be supplied
out of the stores at Deptford.
The Diamond, in the Hope, August 11, 1667. |
Aug. 11.
The Diamond, Hope. |
47. Sir Edw. Spragg to Jonas Shish, master builder at Deptford. Desires him to calk and tallow the William of Stoke smack
with all speed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 12.
The Richmond, King Road. |
48. Capt. Amos Beare to the Navy Comrs. Asks for a supply
of stores. The victualler's agent and Mr. Furzer will do what is
required for victualling and cleaning the ship on their order, but no
person will take charge of the ship without it. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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48. i. Sir Jeremiah Smith to Capt. Amos Beare. Since things
are at that pass, he may stay at Youghall until Tuesday;
and if the ships have orders and are ready to sail, he is
to accompany them to England; if not, to go to Bristol
to clean and re-victual, giving Sir Wm. Coventry an
account of his arrival; and failing further orders, to
return to Kinsale. Desires him to impress as many seamen as possible. [Copy.] Kinsale Harbour, Aug. 3, 1667. |
Aug. [12.]
The Richmond, King Road, Bristol. |
49. Capt. Amos Beare to Sir Wm. Coventry. Came from
Youghall on the 9th, and arrived there the 10th inst. Hailed the
Mermaid, but they could not hear each other. Asks for a supply of
cordage and sails. The victualler will not supply provisions without
orders. Has impressed 24 seamen, and more are to be had there if
the magistrates are made use of. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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49. i. Sailing orders from Sir Jer. Smith to Capt. Amos Beare.
He is to impress as many able seamen, &c., as possible, for
distribution amongst the ships under Sir Jeremy's command; also to be circumspect, that he may not be surprised;
to which end he is to keep a man continually at the topmast head in the daytime, and a good watch in the night.
The Plymouth, Kinsale Harbour, Aug. 1, 1667. |
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49. ii. Sir Jeremy Smith to Capt. Amos Beare. Duplicate of
No. 48. i. supra. |
Aug. 12.
Bristol. |
50. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Saw Capt. Beare's order
for coming there to make clean and victual; asks what is to be done
in it. The Little Gift arrived with the Dartmouth; made a survey
of her by the captain's demand, and sends particulars of her defects.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 12. |
51. Journal by Capt. Perriman as to the condition and wants of
ships named in the river, and of his proceedings thereon, Aug. 11
and 12, 1667. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Aug. 12.
Whitehall. |
52. Petition of Henry Brouncker to the King, for a reference to
the Treasury Comrs. to inform His Majesty of the value of
the offal and other wood of 1,000 trees to be felled for the service.
Begged the same in a former petition, which was referred to the
then Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley, who made a report, which,
with the petition, has been since lost. With reference thereon to the
Treasury Comrs. |
| Aug. 12. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 256.] |
| Aug. 12. |
53. Sir W. Coventry to Williamson. If the letter from His
Majesty to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland on behalf of His Royal
Highness be not sent away, it is to be delivered to the bearer, who
will send it to such as shall attend the effects of it. |
Aug. 12.
Aldborough. |
54. Rich. Browne to Williamson. One of the seven Dutch
men-of-war that have been riding so long in the bay lost her mainmast in the storm. Saw 18 more Dutch on Sunday to the southward. Four Swedes laden sailed for London; gave them advice of
the impossibility of passing the Dutch fleet, but they valued it not,
and said they would not shun them, or make any opposition if they
boarded them. Six Dutch men-of-war ride in the Bay. |
Aug. 12.
Yarmouth. |
55. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Dr. Croftes, Dean of Norwich,
preached at Yarmouth yesterday. In his sermon, he showed how
the pulpit had been abused and preaching idolized, and told them
it were not amiss if preaching were laid aside for some time, upon
which many from all parts of the church went out, and the people
here generally exclaim against him in a most shameful manner.
Lord Townshend's regiment of foot, with two troops of horse,
mustered there. A ketch has come in from the northward. Laid
out some money in fitting the hoy for the use intended, but as there
will now be no occasion for her, desires he may have her at the
appraised price, so that he may be no loser. |
Aug. 12.
London. |
56. James Hickes to [Williamson]. The Irish mails for the 3rd
and 6th August came to hand this morning, but that for the 3rd has
been overhead in the sea, or some other waters, since many letters it
is utterly hopeless ever to read, or know to whom they belong. Has
not known of the like disaster in all his life, and no account from
any postmaster of the misfortune, which by to-morrow's post shall
be strictly inquired into. Sir John [Bennet] and Mr. Ellis are not
yet returned out of Kent. |
Aug. 12.
Hull. |
57. Col. Anth. Gilby to Williamson. A Holland man-of-war of
46 guns, brought into the Humber, was taken upon the Dogger Sand
by the Swallow, Nightingale, and Milford. She is one of the ships
that did the mischief at Chatham, and had with her the shallop of
the Royal Charles, and much bedding and househeld stuff plundered
in that action. She was convoy to five flyboats, going with water
and other provisions to seek Van Ghent, all which escaped. The
captain and lieutenant were killed before she yielded. |
Aug. 12.
Hull. |
58. Chas. Whittington to Williamson. The Swallow, Nightingale, Milford, and Guernsey attacked a Holland man-of-war of
46 guns and 240 men. She struck, and they came into Humber
with her, not having lost a man. The Hollander has 18 killed,
with the captain and lieutenant. Most of the men are French, and
have the Royal Charles's shallop on board, and very much plunder
of English clothes and household goods. She is one of the vessels
that was in the Hope, and before Chatham; when taken, she had
five Dutch ships under her convoy laden with water, and going to
their fleet, but night coming on, they got away. |
Aug. 12.
Swansea. |
59. John Man to Williamson. Those parts afford nothing of
news at present. |
| Aug. 12. |
60. "Advices received," being notes from letters calendared above,
and from the following: |
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Dublin, Aug. 6: 30 Tories are abroad in Leitrim, but Capt. Sands'
men are in pursuit of them. |
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Kinsale, July 30: Vice-Admiral Kempthorne's fleet will soon be
there. The place is well fortified. The Earl of Orrery is there, with
12 companies of foot and 20 troops of horse. |
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Plymouth, Aug. 9: The Dutch landed some men on one of the
islands of Scilly. The workmen are in great want of money, none
of the 2,000l. ordered being returned. |
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Barbadoes, May 25: Particulars of an engagement between 11
English ships and 30 of the enemy, in which the latter were defeated
and driven into St. Christopher's. Want of ships, ammunition, &c.
Surrender of Surinam. Condition of Nevis and St. Christopher's, &c.
[1½
pages.] |
Aug. 12.
Falmouth. |
61. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. The Dutch fleet appeared
before Scilly, and landed some men upon the outer islands, who did
no hurt but the taking away of some sheep; they also sent boats
into the mouth of the harbour to sound. The Castle shot at them,
and disabled two, and four great ships came so near that they could
hardly get off again, but made no attempt to land. The governor
and soldiers express much cheerfulness and courage to defend the
place, if any further attempt is made. A great storm is supposed to
have cleared the island of them, as 16 sail, judged to be part of the
fleet parted by the storm, were seen to the east, and others have been
seen since. The Summer Island Merchant, from the Bermudas, has
arrived, laden with tobacco, oil, &c. Two of the fleet made after her,
but night coming on, would not venture near the shore. On Sunday
a great fleet appeared to the east, and one large vessel took fire
and burned three hours, the men escaping in boats. On Monday
35 sail appeared close to the Bay, carrying English colours, and supposed to be the Virginia fleet; but the soldiers that are in the town
are all in arms. The Drake reports that Sir Jeremiah Smith is in
Ireland, with his fleet and prizes. She has taken a small man-ofwar of six guns, and sent her into Scilly; they were amongst a
Dutch fleet of 22 sail, and glad to cut off their boats to escape.
[3 pages.] |
Aug. 12.
Deal. |
62. Ri. Watts to Williamson. There have been violent winds
between the south and west. A north-east gale has carried away
most of the outward-bound merchantmen. The Canary ship is yet
in the Downs. Thanks for the proclamation. |
Aug. 12.
Pendennis. |
63. Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The Dutch fleet of 32 sail is
continually cruising about, but Providence has brought in a valuable
vessel from the Bermudas, laden with tobacco, oil, amber, &c. The
Drake frigate arrived from Ireland reports that Sir Jeremiah
Smith is safe in Kinsale with 14 frigates. The Virginia and
Barbadoes fleet of 35 sail bore close up to Pendennis Castle, not
having any convoy; receiving a message from Lord Arundel that
the Dutch fleet was just gone east, they endeavoured to get in there,
but the wind being south-west and very high, they could not, and so
made for Plymouth. [1¼
pages.] |
| Aug. 12 ? |
64. Account of the state of the garrison at Hull from its first
establishment. It consisted of six companies of 100 men each, besides
officers, of whom Lord Belasyse, the governor, and five others named
were commanders; three companies retrenched to make room for
so many of His Majesty's regiment of Guards. Sir Robert Hildyard
obtained an order to reduce 20 men out of each of the companies, to
make up a company of fourscore for himself, which, upon computation, equals the pay, both of officers and soldiers, with the first
establishments. Three companies being commanded away, Lord
Belasyse desires the garrison may be resettled upon its first establishment, and his two captains, Sir Belasyse and Capt. Broxholme,
restored to their command, 600 men being scarce sufficient to perform
the duty of the garrison, and the trained bands of the East Riding
not sufficient to guard the coast in case of danger. |
Aug. 12.
St. James's. |
65. Duke of York to the Commissioners for regulating Expenses.
Sends the reply of the Navy Comrs. to his letter, written in pursuance of their orders requiring a report of the Navy expenses, and
of the fittest way to reduce them. Yet as they demand time, not
wishing the office under his command to be the slowest for a
reformation, will make some statements, but not to preclude
any proposals from the Navy Officers. Remarks on the salaries of
the several officers; discharged all those added by himself for dispatch of business during the war, as soon as he knew the peace was
signed. In the late King's time, the Board only consisted of the
treasurer, comptroller, surveyor, and clerk of the acts, but commissioners have since been added; viz., Lord Berkeley, who has resigned
to Sir Thos. Harvey, Sir Wm. Penn, Comr. Pett, who was to reside
at Chatham as his father did, Lord Brouncker, also Col. Middleton,
to act only at Portsmouth, and Capt. Taylor at Harwich, with
salaries of 350l. each. Thinks the office should consist of a treasurer or
paymaster, two comptrollers, two surveyors, one of each to be always
in London and one at a remote yard, and a clerk of the Acts, with
perhaps one commissioner, to supply in case of sickness or absence.
Details their several proposed duties. This will save the keeping
up of a house for receiving the commissioners when they go to
Chatham. Also most of the clerks of survey might be spared, who
have, by growth of business and negligence of surveyors, almost
become like Navy Officers. Thinks pursers in harbour might be
spared, except on ships of first and second rates, which carry 400 or
500 men; this would encourage pursers to good conduct, in hopes
of appointments on the larger ships. Wishes the opinion of the
Navy Comrs. as to continuing the yard at Harwich, erected at the
beginning of the Dutch war. The salaries are much raised from
what they were in the late reign; on the Restoration they went
on in the state they were found, except augmentations to the
Navy Comrs. and the salary of his own clerk. The salaries should
eb sufficient to make the officers value their employment, and not
subject them to a base compliance witho thers, gaining 1s. to themselves by losing 10s. for the King, and then by falsehood becoming
slaves to their inferiors, for fear of discovery. Would not divert
any reasonable retrenchment, being very sensible of the necessity of
reducing His Majesty's expenses. [Copy, 14 pages.] Encloses, |
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65. i. The Navy Comrs. to the Duke of York. Have endeavoured
to prepare an account of the ordinary Establishment of
officers in the Navy, and their allowances, as it stood on
1st January last, since which there has been no addition, but crave further time for preparing an account of
the Establishment as it was 7 Charles I., and of their
opinion of the usefulness of such places as have been added,
and of what retrenchments and regulations may be made
for lessening the expense, &c., having to search for ancient
papers, and to consider the manifold circumstances
necessary for the well doing thereof. [Copy.]
Navy Office, Aug. 2, 1667. |
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65. ii. List of officers belonging to the Navy, with the yearly
salary allowed to each, as they stood 1 Jan. 1667. [3 pages,
copy.] |
| Aug. 12. |
66. Return by Edw. Sherburne and three other Officers of the
Ordnance, of the establishment of the Ordnance office, containing an
account of the ordinary charges payable upon the Quarter book and
out of the Exchequer, as salaries, fees, wages, and annuities to
persons named; with particulars under what grant, letters patent,
or warrant the payments are made. With note that the Ordnance Comrs. must make reports as to retrenchments, for that in
the seventh year of the late King, the ordnance assignment was
6,000l. a year, whereas now 12,000l. is hardly sufficient. [Copy,
8 pages.] |
| Aug. 13 |
67. Return by H. Slingsby and Ant. St. Leger, officers of the
Mint, of the yearly fees and salaries paid by the warden to persons
named, out of the 3,000l. raised and set apart for them, and for the
repair of the offices, houses, and buildings of the Mint, by the Act
of Parliament for encouraging coinage. They were formerly paid
out of the profits arising by the seigniorage or coinage duty of gold
and silver monies coined; but for the advantage of trade, His
Majesty quitted this duty, and the Act of Parliament for encouraging coinage provided a revenue in lieu of it. Conceive His Majesty
neither is nor can be liable for any charge or expense connected
with the Mint or coinage. [Copy, 2 pages.] |
Aug. 13.
Minehead. |
68. John Maurice to Williamson. Twenty small sail have arrived from Ireland, laden with Irish goods, under the convoy of
the Dartmouth and two others. Sir Jer. Smith is very diligent
in fortifying the harbour of Kinsale, and planting guns, some of
which he took from a prize; it is made so strong that it is impossible it should be taken; 12 or 14 great ships were discovered
going up the Channel to-day for Bristol, which are supposed to be
the Virginia fleet, homeward bound. All men that come from
Ireland say they never saw any person more vigilant and diligent
than Sir Jeremy, in fortifying, securing prizes, and governing
seamen, &c. |
Aug. 13.
Dartmouth. |
69. J. Trelawny to Williamson. The Dutch fleet of 55 ships has
appeared before the harbour; the Essex and Swiftsure are amongst
them. Drew out the six companies that are in the town in view of
them, on which their Admiral put out a white flag on the maintopmast head. At sunset they turned into Torbay, where it is
supposed they will anchor this night, but the wind is fair for them
to pass up the Channel. |
Aug. 13.
Plymouth. |
70. John Clarke to James Hickes. Six of the Virginia fleet were
forced in there by stress of weather, and 30 more since, from hearing
that the Dutch are upon the coast; one of the said fleet was cast
away near Fowey; 22 more, bound to Bideford, Barnstaple, and
Bristol, have passed into the Severn. They bring news that four
Dutch men-of-war, with two fire-ships, assaulted our ships in James
River, Virginia, burnt the Elizabeth frigate, and five merchant-men,
and took 13 more, most of them belonging to Bristol. The Dutch
fleet has gone from Scilly. |
| Aug. 13. |
71. John Clarke to Williamson. To the same effect. |
Aug. 13.
Plymouth. |
72. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. Arrival of the Virginia fleet, &c.
The ships have strangely escaped the Dutch fleet lying in the
Channel expecting them. The Drake, from Kinsale, reports that Sir
Jeremiah Smith is there, with 13 frigates and three fire-ships, and
the place put in a very good posture of defence. She fell in with
18 of the Dutch fleet, who chased her all day and night, but by
good sailing she escaped. Fears for the Virginia ships bound for
Bristol, as the greater part of the Dutch fleet lies in the Severn.
The letters from Sir Jeremiah Smith were put ashore at Falmouth,
to be brought by express. Hears that De Ruyter's fleet lay between,
the Land's End and Scilly, so is in great fear of the 23 Virginiamen that went for Bristol. A Bermudas-man has been chased into
Falmouth. |
Aug. 13.
Plymouth. |
73. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. Six of the Virginia ships have
arrived; 30 are at Fowey, and 23 gone for Bristol; 13 were taken
out of St. James's Town river, and the Elizabeth frigate and four
more burnt there, by four Dutch men-of-war and two fire-ships.
Judges the latter will go to Newfoundland to victual and do spoil,
and hopes some of our ships may meet them homeward bound. The
Dutch have left Scilly, and carried away 200 sheep, 20 head of
cattle, and some conies; believes they are blown into the Channel
by the storm. The Drake brings account of the good condition of
Kinsale. |
Aug. 13.
Dartmouth. |
74. Jo. Lindsey to Williamson. Fifty sail of the Dutch are in
sight, some of which have put into Torbay, and the rest are following.
News that six of the Virginia fleet have arrived at Plymouth, and
all the rest in Fowey and Falmouth, but 17 were burnt by the
Dutch in Virginia. |
Aug. 13.
Newcastle. |
75. Rich. Forster to Williamson. Three or four coasters have
come in, and also the Kent frigate. A small Dutch caper is plying
about Whitby. The dogger which the Mayor's privateer sent is
come up, but with nothing in her except salt, empty casks, &c. |
Aug. 13.
Margate. |
76. John Smith to Williamson. The four Dutch men-of-war still
continue there; they sent their boat with a white flag, and desired
some fresh meat and ale for the vice-admiral, but it was not granted.
They told the men that went off to speak to them that peace was
to be proclaimed in Holland yesterday, and they expected every day
to be sent for; they supposed it might have been proclaimed there,
which was the cause of their coming off. |
Aug. 13.
Portsmouth. |
77. Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Many merchant ships bound
for London are daily expecting the good time for liberty. Lord
Gerard remains there still, and his new raised troop is to be
disbanded. |
Aug. 13.
Harwich. |
78. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Dutch lie in their
old place off Bardsey Sands. Three or four Swedish ships passed
from the back of the fort for the river, and it is said they were
examined by the Dutch. |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Treasury Comrs. to appoint George, son of
Dr. Rob. Creighton, Dean of Wells, as one of the King's waiters in
the port of London, on the first vacancy after previous reversions, on
account of the long and sharp suffering undergone by his said father
in behalf of His late Majesty and the King. [Ent. Book 25, p. 296.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Oxford.
Recommends John King for restoration to the auditorship of
Christchurch, in which he was invested before the late rebellion;
he was sequestered for being in arms for the late King, and
Sam. Bedford, in arms for the usurped powers, was put into office
and still continues therein, notwithstanding several orders in favour
of the said John King. [Ent. Book 27, p. 125.] |
| Aug. 13. |
79. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Desires they will
order the Bisane or some other yacht to carry Sir John Robinson
and his company to Sheerness, and return when he desires it,
and let a bell be sent from Chatham to Sheerness to call the
workmen. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 13.
Deptford. |
80. W. Fownes to the Navy Comrs. None of the pursers can
pretend ignorance about appearing before Sir Wm. Penn to pass
their victualling accounts; showed the order to the pursers of the
five ships there, and fixed a copy of it at the call house. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 13.
Plymouth. |
81. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Waltham says that
he is ordered to desist from the perusal of the writer's accounts, and
Sir Thos. Allin refuses to concern himself in them unless allowed a
salary, yet could no longer forbear paying the workmen and tradesmen, and begs their acceptance of what is done; will now desist
till their honours so settle the affair that the business may be carried
on with more punctuality and content; the care and trouble lie on
him; is very uncomfortable to be left in uncertainty, through the
neglect and refusal of others. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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81. i. Account [by John Lanyon] of his disbursements on 24
ships named, amounting to 654l. 1s. 1d. |
Aug. 13.
Kinsale. |
82. Sir Jer. Smith to the Navy Comrs. No ships can be
sheathed there, as both convenience and materials are wanted.
There was a good store of cables, cordage, and canvas in the prizes,
left by Capt. Pyend at Galway, but the officers will not part with
one jot of it, except at far greater rates than it can be purchased at
elsewhere. Thinks the Dreadnought and four other ships named
the most proper for the intended voyage; they may be better fitted
at Portsmouth in one month than at Kinsale in six. Admiral
Kempthorne complains of scarcity of provisions; expects him there
suddenly, and will be hard put to it to recruit him. The Governor
of Galway furnished him with 20 tuns of wine, else he would not
have staid so long. No money has been supplied by the victualler
to his agent, and credit is of no esteem in Ireland. Has orders not
to part with any more of the monies taken in the East India prize,
but has been obliged to make use of two chests for the master shipwright and for provisions. The Pearl has arrived at Waterford, and
the Victory prize in Crookhaven, having taken a privateer of 15
guns. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Aug. 13.
Kinsale. |
83. Capt. Wm. Crispin to the Navy Comrs. Victualling of ships.
The provisions from the Hardereen being mostly taken up before her
arrival, and the writer's credit exhausted, this business is ten times
greater perplexity to Sir Jer. Smith than the government of the
fleet. Is amazed to see such an affair thus ill supplied, and cannot
tell the difficulties in a poor place, where he cannot depend on his
credit. Desires speedy money. Had not Sir Jer. Smith assisted,
must have suffered the affair to sink, and their honours have lain up
the fleet and quartered the men on shore. [Adm. Paper, 1¼
pages.] |
| Aug. 14. |
84. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Asks if a person
has been sent to Kinsale to pay the ships out of the money on board
the East India prize, as proposed by his Royal Highness: if not,
supposes Sir Jer. Smith may be deputed to see it performed.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 14. |
85. Capt. J. Perriman to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of a
survey of ships named at Woolwich, &c. together with their wants.
Desires orders as to sunken vessels and as to anchors and cables;
their not being looked after gives men encouragement to pilfer
daily. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Aug. 14.
Chatham Dock. |
86. Wm. Rand and John Brooke to the Navy Comrs. The
captains of the fire-ships and hoys at Sheerness complain of want of
victuals. Are fitting the Edward and Eve ketch; the Royal
James and London are ready to sail. Ask orders to make use of the
ropemakers to carry them down, as the Londoners leave weekly of
their own accord, when they have got their pay. Received empty
casks from the victualler, but having no place for them, are fain to
lay them in ships where they may come to damage. Particulars of
works in progress. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 14.
Chatham. |
87. Robt. Sliter to the Navy Comrs. Went to Sheerness to
survey the ground and fortifications and of the yard there to be
laid out, in order to present them with a plot, but Sir Godfrey
Lloyd, having the command of that affair, denied him permission
without special order from His Majesty, but said he would do it
himself, and send the first draft, as due, to His Majesty. Since the
coming up of the Dutch, several boards have been pulled from the
roof and sides of the new rope-house to supply the shipwrights, and
of the old rope house for musketeers to play out at, by which means
they are made unfit to work in, or to secure the yarn and cordage
from damage by the wet weather. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 14. |
88. Henry Dethick to Sir Wm. Batten. Asks for a list of ships
that have been delivered by the Prize Comrs. for the use of the
service and are still employed, that he may proceed against them,
and not put the King to unnecessary charges in condemning ships
not in being. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 14. |
The King to Lord Townshend [Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk].
Thanks him for his zeal in his service, especially during the late
alarm from the Dutch fleet, and wishes him to thank others who
deserve it, especially the bailiffs of Yarmouth, who were specially
forward in their duty, in guarding the safety of the town. [Ent.
Book 17, p. 256.] |
| [Aug. 14.] |
89. Draft of the above. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for presentation of Nich. Stratford, B.D., to the place
of warden of Christ's College, Manchester, void by death of Rich.
Heynck, M.A. [Ent. Book 27, p. 4.] |
| Aug. 14. |
Note that Anne Ibbotson, widow, entered recognizances of 200l.,
and two others for her of 100l. each, not to print any unlicensed books
or pamphlets. [Ent. Book 28, p. 1.] |
| Aug. 14. |
90. Sir Thos. Gower to Williamson. Has consulted with Sir
Francis Goodrick, as ordered by Lord Arlington, and they agree
that none of the criminals should be tried at Durham this assizes,
or they will escape, though as guilty as can be imagined. The
witnesses must not be to seek on the trial; some live out of the
country, others are collectors of excise, hearth money, &c.; some
are persuaded by friends of the criminals, and they must be bound
over to appear in time for the King's Counsel to see that their
present agrees with their former testimony, or there will be a miscarriage. The bottom of the design is not discovered, and their
concern to cover it is shown by their last attempt in rescuing
Mason. |
Aug. 14.
Bramton Castle. |
91. Sir Edw. Harley to Lord Conway. Sends a receipt against
another assault from his painful guest, obtained from a person that
makes it a great part of his livelihood, under a confidence not to
divulge it to his prejudice. Also presents a bottle of the tincture of
strawberries, which gives great relief in a fit, and some Bramton
venison, which he hopes may be agreeable to his taste. Hears that
the King has set up the tables again at Whitehall, and dined in the
Presence Chamber, but the ratification of the peace is doubtfully
spoken of. |
Aug. 14.
Milford. |
92. Fras. Malory to James Hickes. The Tiger, Elias, and Mermaid frigates are still in the harbour. |
| Aug. 14. |
93. Fras. Malory to Williamson. To the like effect. |
Aug. 14.
Chester. |
94. Sir Geoffry Shakerley to Williamson. If the cheeses were
acceptable to his palate, shall be glad to receive that assurance, as
they were made according to his own directions. As Lord Derby
has done nothing, though often solicited, begs that an order may be
sent to him to deliver the money for the repairs, which if not done
before winter, the castle will receive much damage. |
Aug. 14.
Bristol. |
95. Jo. Fitzherbert to Williamson. A vessel arrived from France
laden with paper and wine, by warrant from the Duke and Council;
also three frigates named, belonging to Sir Jeremy Smith's squadron
to take in some provisions and then return to Kinsale. A very rank
storm has blown these four or five days, and if it continue, the
Dutch ships upon the coast will hardly be able to find themselves.
The Presbyterians report that the reason why the Parliament was
prorogued so suddenly was that the King and they differed about
bishops and episcopal government, which is likely to be hotly disputed at the next sitting. |
Aug. 14.
Falmouth. |
96. Thos. Holden to Williamson. The ship fired was a Dutch
prize, laden with salt, brought in by Capt. Ware for sale there; that
being an open cove, a Dutch man-of-war came and fetched her off,
and upon chase being made by Capt. Ware, the Dutch, seeing they
could do no good, set her on fire. The fleet that passed by on Monday proves to be the Virginia fleet, and at their first coming out,
were 58 sail, but some have put in at places named. Report of the
Dutch men-of-war setting fire to the ships in James' River, Virginia. |
| Aug. 14. |
97. Thos. Holden to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Aug. 14.
Dover. |
98. Jo. Carlisle to Williamson. The French and Flanders packets
have both been driven into the Downs by the storm, and if it had
continued another tide, it would have much endangered the town
and harbour. Three of the Dutch ships lay off the Foreland, and
15 on Monday lay before Margate, but did no hurt beyond taking
up some nets laid to trepan lobsters, of which they took 60, but
pickled herrings and onions are more natural for them. The loyal
subjects of Dover desire the writer to stand an election for mayor.
Was chosen last year, but being a widower and engaged in the service,
declined. Asks whether the government of the packet boats is to
fall to his lot, if old Mr. Jemmett goes out, Lord (Arlington) having
a kindness for him. |
Aug. 14.
Hull. |
99. Col. Anth. Gilby to Williamson. A French ship laden with
oil was taken off the coast of Holland, and was brought into the
Humber by the Hampshire and Oxford; it is of 200 tons, with
seven guns, and came from Greenland bound for Bayonne. |
Aug. 14.
Hull. |
100. Charles Whittington to Williamson. Sends a document,
which should have come by the last post. The Hampshire and
Oxford have come into Humber; the latter with a French prize
from Greenland, bound for Bayonne. She is yet in Grimsby Road,
as also the Holland man-of-war. Three boats have arrived with
180 prisoners. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
101. The King to the Chapter of Salisbury. Recommends Dr.
Ralph Bridiocke, chaplain in ordinary, for the deanery of Salisbury,
void by death of Dr. Bayly. [Copy.] |
| Aug. 14. |
102. "Advices received," being notes from letters all calendared
above. |
Aug. 14.
Bristol. |
103. Ja. Hayes to John Fitzherbert, of Luckington. Fourteen
Virginia ships come into King Road; they parted near Scilly with 46
sail bound for London and the west country. A French man-of-war
came up to them, but some of the best ships came up with him, and
broadsides passed, so that the man-of-war was weary of it, and left.
Four States' ships came to Virginia, and met a Londoner of 24
guns, which, after some fighting, they took, and meeting with a
shallop, made her convoy them into James River, where the Elizabeth frigate of 46 guns lay, and several ships to be convoyed by
her. The captain and crew of the Elizabeth being ashore, and the
powder locked up, the Dutch burnt the Elizabeth, together with nine
Bristol, seven west country, and two London ships, and went clear
away to sea. Gives the names of the Bristol ships burnt. |
Aug. 15.
Aldborough. |
104. Rich. Browne to Williamson. Four Dutch men-of-war
remain in the bay; discovered 20 more to the south-east on
Sunday. It has blown very hard this week, and if it continue, it
will force the enemy home for shelter. There is no sailing to and
fro, the enemy riding so directly in the way. |
| Aug. 15. |
Note that Ann Maxwell, widow, entered into a recognizance of
200l., and two others for her of 100l. each, not to print any
unlicensed books or pamphlets. [Ent. Book 28, p. 1.] |
| Aug. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Wm. Avery 10,000l. in satisfaction of the like
sum lent to the King by the city of London, towards the fortifications of Sheerness. [Docquet.] |
| Aug. 15. |
Warrant to pay 40,000l., in the proportion of four per cent. above
the interest of six per cent., as reward to such persons as have
furnished or shall furnish money for the King's service. [Docquet.] |
Aug. 15.
Harwich. |
105. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. The Dutch are very
quiet, and keep their old station. The lady of Lord Berkeley, commander of the forces, has been confined at Sir Robert Brooke's house
at Nacton; the Earl of Oxford and Lady Littleton have gone from
Harwich, to appear as witnesses at the baptizing, whence the Earl
intends for London, by special order of His Majesty. Hears Sir
John Sayers' three companies, quartered four or five miles from there,
are to be disbanded. Knows not whether the Dutch are obliged
not to attack by land, that they thus part with the soldiers. |
Aug. 15.
Edinburgh. |
106. John Dobson to Williamson. Sends a letter for his master,
Robert Mein, according to instructions, and hopes he is with him
before this time. |
Aug 15.
Deptford. |
107. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Hulbert's elm timber
is worth more than 51s. 6d. per load. Has not one foot left in the
yard, and Mr. Hulbert promises 20 or 30 loads, if he has his money
in reasonable time. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
Chatham. |
108. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Sends the accounts of
harbour provisions for which he has given warrants. Discharged
the officers and servants of the Royal Charles and two other ships
named, but continued those of three more, which may possibly be
recovered and refitted for service. Having no news of money, is
in care how to appease the clamour of the necessitous multitude.
Seeing the little work performed in the time allotted for the two
tides a day, proposes to take them off, which will diminish the
charge, and be no inconvenience, though the same money should be
paid for the poor men's subsistence as of late, and set off on each as
board wages. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
St. James's. |
109. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Desires them to
receive the complaint of John Luce, and relieve him as they shall
find cause. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 15. |
110. J. Sotherne to Sam. Pepys. Desires they will order the
victualler to send directions to his agent at Bristol for supplying the
Dartmouth and Richmond, sent thither by Sir J. Smith, with
provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
Hamburg Merchant, Hope. |
111. Capt. John Pearce to the Navy Comrs. His master,
Wm. Goodlad, who was formerly with him in the Convertine, died
on the 13th, and was buried to day in Tilbury Church. Desires
another master well acquainted with the northward, if his ship is
to be continued in the service. Gives the names and addresses of
10 watermen pressed at the Hall, who entered themselves, and then
ran away with their sealed tickets. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
Harwich. |
112. Comr. John Taylor to the Navy Comrs. Would have
been glad to hear when his troubles are likely to end. The 300l.
is not yet paid, which makes him doubt engaging for materials, that he cannot do without. Is recovering the sunk ships
without hurt. Asks what the soldiers shall do about cleaning the
moat. The wind has made such a confusion among the masts, that
it will cost money and trouble; is forced to comply about giving
Fish a reward for his extra pains about them. Pursers being
ordered to come up about their accounts, asks whether those who
are both commanders and pursers are to come at present, because.
of the Dutch. Five small ships named are kept out. Refused the
deputy-victualler's proposal of turning the harbour provisions into
sea victuals, but still he will not deliver on petty warrants till he
hears what they say. All the fire-ships and colliers are continued
from week to week, on their full allowance of sea victuals. The
clerk of the Cheque has trouble with his accounts, but will send
next post. Encloses, |
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112. i. Gerard Chrismas, [carrier,] to the Navy Comrs. Unless
a speedy order for money is granted, his men will leave
him. Has hitherto paid them himself, but having neither
his old nor new bills paid, is forced to seek to them for
present supply. Harwich, Aug. 15, 1667. |
Aug. 16.
Dover. |
113. Sir Thos. Teddeman to the Navy Comrs. Will discharge
the Lenox as soon as she comes in, and has acquainted the governor
of Dover Castle, her principal owner, thereof. Asks for money to
pay the poor men of the town, who have trusted the goods for
fitting out two fire-ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 16.
Hull. |
114. William Blaydes to the Navy Comrs. Hendrick Soise's
merchants are George Cooke and Henry Haswell, Bishopgate Street,
who are owners of the masts. None are to be got there without
money. The Oxford and other frigates are unfit for sea without
the supplies, and some ships have their sides broken in. Cannot
assist them, having neither orders nor money. Begs consideration; without a supply of money cannot do much more. An
old suit of masts of Mr. Wood's lying there would serve the Panther.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 16. |
115. Minute [by Pepys] that the examination of the lieutenant and
purser of the St. Patrick, touching the manner of her loss, was read
this day [before the Navy Comrs.], but the Board suspended their
opinion towards acquitting or condemning the officers, till the
return from Holland, where they are prisoners, of the rest of the
company, which is daily expected upon the peace. [Adm. Paper.]
Annexing, |
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115. i. Report by Sam. Enys, lieutenant, and Edw. Hooke, purser,
as to the capture of their ship, the St. Patrick, near the
North Foreland, by two Dutch men-of-war, on Feb 5,
1667, in an engagement in which her captain was killed,
and most of the men desperately wounded. The cause of
capture was the running away of their fire-ship and the
want of powder. |
| [Aug. 16.] |
116. Case of Sir Samuel Jones and three of his servants. In
prosecution of his patent as gamekeeper about Northampton, they
took away some low bells from certain persons, who in revenge
attacked them, and a fray ensued in which several were wounded.
Sir Sam. Jones prosecuted for this riot, but the verdict was unlawfully given against him, and now the rioters prosecute him; thus
His Majesty's commissions are slighted, which will be very injurious to the King's authority. Requests that the case may be
heard before Council, several of the rioters being sent for and in
custody. [See Council Register.] |
Aug. 16.
Bridlington. |
117. John Bower to James Hickes. The Dogger pink, set forth
as a privateer by Capt. Silver, commander of the Kent, arrived
from the coast of Holland she took four small hoys, but lost them
by extremity of weather. The Speedwell and Orange have also
come in without any prizes, but the latter fired two that he could
not get off from the shore. |
Aug. 16.
Rydal. |
118. Dan Fleming to Williamson. Acquainted Dr. Smith with
all the news, and doubts not he told him what was material.
Several little stitched books of four sheets have come into the
country, entitled " A true and faithful account of ye several informations exhibited to ye Honble Committee appointed by Parliament
to enquire into the late dreadful burning of ye City of London, &c,"
which appears to have been maliciously published by some Presbyterian hand, and may do harm, being approved of there by some of
that party; but whether to take any notice of a libel or not is a query. |
Aug. 16.
Newcastle. |
119. Rich. Forster to Williamson. The place affords nothing of
news, and the judges have very little to do. Three of the frigates
that cruise between Hull and Newcastle have taken a Dutch manof-war of 48 guns, and brought her to Hull. |
| Aug. 16. |
120. Sir Nich. Armorer to Williamson. Desires the loan of 40
guineas until to-morrow, when Lord Cornbury will pay him six
score pounds promised; must stay at Moore Park till he comes.
Lord Arlington, amongst other generous kindnesses, told him of
some alterations likely to be made in the Custom farm, and if he
can, he will bring in Jack Rynes; may thus have some good by
it. Hides nothing from Williamson, and whatever he has, they
shall have together. He must husband Jack wisely, and bring him
to my Lord, who, for their sakes, will use him kindly. [2 pages.] |
Aug. 16.
Norwich. |
121. Thos. Corie to Williamson. If he is under umbrage for
not paying for the insertion of the Norwich bill of mortality
in the Gazette weekly; it is not his fault, as he has reminded
the Court of Mayoralty thereof often, and they urge the great
wants which the plague has brought upon them. Desires to be continued in his good opinion. Has of late been tardy in writing; but
it was through ill health. Has been visited by Mr. Dean, who
presents his services. The Mayor, &c. request that the post may
come in on Mondays in the afternoon, as at Yarmouth, and desire
that he will consult Lord Arlington upon it. |
Aug. 16.
Yarmouth. |
122. Rich. Bower to Williamson. Lord Darcy and Sir Ralph
Knight's two troops are disbanded, and have delivered up their
arms. |
Aug. 16.
Plymouth. |
123. John Clarke to Williamson. Wednesday morning the Dutch
fleet appeared before the town, plied up and down the offing all
day, and then stood to the westward; they showed themselves before
Fowey, where there are 29 sail of the Virginia fleet, and played their
cannon upon the newly raised works, from whence the great guns
were discharged upon them, placing several shots in their hulls, and
shooting down one of their masts. After one and a half hour's
dispatch, they retired, but it is doubted whether at the flood they
will not attempt to do some mischief. Fifteen companies of the
trained band are drawn up, with some horse, and more are coming
in, all full of courage. There are 20 boats well manned to attend
their fire-ships, if they send any into the harbour. |
| Aug. 16. |
124. John Clarke to James Hickes. To the same effect. |
Aug. 16.
Plymouth. |
125. D. G[rosse] to Williamson. Fifty sail of the Dutch fleet
came to anchor in the Sound, and made for Fowey, where they attempted to get into the harbour to the Virginia fleet. They had a
sharp dispute for an hour and a half, plying their broadsides on the
shore. The entrance to the harbour is very narrow; 50 guns are
planted along the shore, which our men plyed so well that they
bravely repelled them without any loss, and are prepared to receive
them again if they should make another attempt. Sir Jon.
Trelawney is there with his troop of horse, and 1,000 of the militia,
besides seamen. |
Aug. 16.
Plymouth. |
126. Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. The Dutch fleet of 56 sail
passed Dartmouth harbour, went into Torbay, and then came in
sight of Plymouth. They took a small fisher boat, who gave them
an account that the Virginia fleet was in Fowey, and that night
they had a council, stood to the westward, anchored before Fowey
harbour, within half cannon shot, and sent a galliot to sound the
harbour's mouth. Capt. Johnson, commander of a fire-ship, with
his pinnace well fixed with small arms, ran along the shore, and
gave notice to all he saw to seek a safe harbour. Six Virginia
ships of Plymouth were ordered to come about together. The
enemy made an assault on the 15th, but did no great harm, save
killing an old woman. Some shot from the works made them
retreat, and one of their ships laid a careen. The country came in
freely. |
Aug. 16.
Dartmouth. |
127. Thos. Iago, mayor, and five others of Dartmouth to Sir Thos.
Clifford, comptroller of the household. Request him, according to
his wanted care of them and the Western ports, to favour their
petition for examination in the county of matters relating to the
Newfoundland fishery, the endeavours to elect a governor there,
made for private ends, being likely to prove pernicious. With
names of commissioners suggested. [See Aug. 28.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Commission for Sir Edw. Fish to be Captain of Sir Henry
Belasyse's company at Hull. Minute. [Ent Book 20, p. 177.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Commission to Richard Dutton to be Under Lieutenant to the
Duke of York's Guards. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 177.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Warrant to pay to Dame Barbara Villiers 600l. yearly, in lieu of
the 2d. out of every pound troy of silver money granted her for
21 years. [Docquet.] |
| Aug. ? |
128. Petition of John Bromley to Lord Arlington for release.
Was sent to the Gatehouse for putting forth notes to give information of a book, but is free from all seditious and disloyal
practices. |
| Aug. 16. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse for discharge of John
Bromley. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 540.] |
| Aug. 16. |
129. Examination and information of James Astwood, printer.
John Bromley, a silversmith, brought him a ticket to print for the
publishing of a book entitled "A Trumpet blown in Sion, sounding an Alarm in God's holy Mountain, &c. Sold at Ye Black
Spread Eagle, about ye Middle of Barbican," (Calvert's house);
which he printed at the press of Robert White, but knows nothing
of the contents of the book. Saw a waste sheet in the house of
John Darby with the running title "A Trumpet sounding against
Covetousness," which is part of the same book, and also a piece of
manuscript, which he took for part of the copy by which the sheet
was corrected. |
| Aug. ? |
130. Petition of Jas. Astwood, printer, to Lord Arlington for
discharge. Was committed for printing a small ticket of information of a book entitled "A Trumpett blown in Sion, sounding
an Alarm in God's holy Mountaine." Was ignorant that the ticket
was unlawful, and his employer is now prisoner in the Gatehouse. |
| Aug. 16. |
Warrant to Thos. Trulock for discharge of Astwood. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 540.] |
| Aug. ? |
131. Petition of Col. Alexander Standish to the King for a regrant of the moiety now decreed to His Majesty by the Commissioners of Appeals, of the ship St. Francis, taken by a privateer
before war was declared with the French, the said moiety being
formerly granted to him, but afterwards adjudged to belong to the
Lord High Admiral. |
| Aug. 16. |
Warrant to the Comrs. of Prizes to deliver to Col. Alexander
Standish the King's moiety of the monies arising from the sale of
the St. Francis, condemned as a prize, and the other moiety
adjudged to the captor. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 540.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Pass to Signor Valerio, sent by His Imperial Majesty with a
present of horses to the King, for 17 horses and 20 couple of hounds.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 541.] |
| Aug. 17. |
Note that Thomas Leach, printer, entered a recognizance of 200l.,
and two others in 100l. each, not to print any unlicensed book or
pamphlet. [Ent. Book 28 f. 1.] |
| Aug. 17. |
Note that Thomas Johnson, printer, entered a recognizance of
200l., and two others of 100l. each, on the same condition. [Ent.
Book 28 f. 1.] |
Aug. 17.
Rye. |
132. Capt. James Welsh to Williamson. Three vessels have passed
to the eastward, supposed to be some convoys, or the Blackamoor
pink and her prizes, |
Aug. 17.
Lyme. |
133. Anth. Thorold to James Hickes. The Virginia fleet arrived
at Fowey and Plymouth, but with the loss of one said to be fired
and taken by the Dutch. The Dutch fleet on the coast has made
or Plymouth Sound. |
Aug. 17.
Harwich. |
134. Capt. Silas Taylor to Williamson. Saw the enemy in their
old stations. Sir John Sayer's regiment disbanded and delivered
up their arms, as also Lord Sunderland's and Sir Richard Ingoldsby's
troops of horse; the like is done in Suffolk with those under the
command of Lord Berkeley. Lord Oxford goes hence to-day for
Bently Hall; knows not when he intends for London. |
Aug. 17.
Hull. |
135. Col. Ant. Gilby to Williamson. A Scotch privateer sent
into Bridlington two Dutch prizes, laden with oil and whalebone. |
Aug. 17.
6 A.M. Aldborough. |
136. Rich. Browne to Williamson. The Dutch men-of-war continue at their old station, although they have had no very pleasant
riding for four or five days. |
Aug. 17.
Bristol. |
137. Daniel Adams to Sir Wm. Penn. Several ships are there to
be victualled, &c., but the necessaries must be sent down, as His
Majesty has no credit there. Knows not where the fault lies. Has
dealt cordially to their orders, but has since been governed by
another power; is out for the service 800l. Hopes they will
order the greater part of it upon the Customs there, and shall be
ready to furnish the ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Bristol. |
138. Capt. Richard Trevanion to Sir Wm. Penn. The rope and
sailmakers are ready to serve stores, and contented to stay for their
money until their honours think fit to pay them, provided what is
due to them upon the last account is ordered out of the Customs
there. Has seen Mr. Gauden's order to his agent to supply him
with three months' provisions for 110 men; his number at this
time is 145. Asks if he is to reduce it to 110. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Bristol. |
139. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The Harp has arrived,
and Capt. Hooper, the commander, has sent up his demands.
What is to be done to the Gift could be done at Bristol, in less time
and at less charge than at any other place, if provisions were
ordered. They have ordered the Dartmouth and Richmond to be
cleaned and tallowed, but no order is taken how the charge shall
be defrayed. Sir John Knight will not disburse a penny more, and
those that are willing are undone and cannot do it. One thousand
tons of timber remain of what was brought out of the Forest, and
between 300 and 400 tons still lie there, which will be much the
worse for want of carriage. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
The Richmond, King Road. |
140. Capt. Amos Beare to the Navy Comrs. Has impressed
35 men for Sir Jeremiah Smith, hearing that he is commanded
from Ireland. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
King Road. |
141. Capt. J. Fletcher, of the Little Gift, to Sir Wm. Penn.
Hears that his ship is to go to Portsmouth to be fitted. Requests
that what pay is intended may be ordered at Bristol, and likewise
what is necessary for her refitting. The wants of the men are very
great. Has used all means to satisfy them, but they begin to be
rudely pressing; entreats that some pay may be ordered, Sir Wm.
Coventry having promised that care should be taken for them. Is
going to convoy three ships to Waterford. Has only 14 days'
provisions, and they will give none there without particular orders.
Prays for some on his return. With note to let him come back to
Milford. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
The Harp, Kingroad. |
142. Capt. Robert Hooper to Mr. Page. On the 15th, broke the
mainyard, split all the sails by tempestuous weater, and was in
great danger of losing ship and lives, between the Islands of Milford.
Asks him to speak to his Grace, and to desire him to write on behalf
of his ship's pay, and a supply of stores, otherwise they are likely to
stay there a good while. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
The Harp, Kingroad. |
143. Capt. Robert Hooper to the Navy Comrs. Acquainted them
last month of the ship's wants. Coming from Dublin as a convoy,
the mainyard broke and their sails split. Asks for a supply, not
having one sail that will hold to the yards. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 17. |
144. Sir Wm. Coventry [to the Navy Comrs.] His Royal
Highness consents to their having the Wood Merchant fire-ship for
weighing ships in the Medway, but will not bring the ships from
Bristol till the peace takes place, or the Dutch are removed from
Torbay, where they seek shelter from the late storms. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Aug. 17. |
145. Edw. Bond to the Navy Comrs. Preferred a suit-in-law
against John Strachan, master of the galliot hoy, by order of the
Lords Comrs. of Scotland, for purloining an anchor, cable, cordage, and other materials, value 260l., and cast him in 150l. Shall
still prosecute him if their honours will give order, and repair to
Leith for that purpose. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Ipswich. |
146. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. No ships have been victualled
since his last. Squire Gauden has bought a quantity of brushwood
for baking biscuit, but they have not begun as yet. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Little Victory. |
147. Thos. Blackman to the Navy Comrs. Can sail in two or
three days' warning, with present provisions; but if the ship's
foremast, &c. is set, it will be a week. She is so fitted that her
mainmast is a foremast. When she lost her masts, she lost all
that belonged to them, the foreyard excepted, and also the boat;
has since spared the Oxford a cable, by order of Sir Wm. Batten.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Navy Office. |
148. John Huntington, master of the Adam and Eve galliot, to
the Navy Comrs. Is at Woolwich weighing the sunken ships, and
wants provisions. Asks an order for supplies. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Navy Office. |
149. Giles Bond, master of the Hope galliot, to the Navy Comrs.
Is at Deptford ready to sail. Asks for a month's provisions. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Aug. 17. |
150. Ja. Hayes to the Navy Comrs. The reward bestowed in
last summer's expedition, upon such as spent their fire-ships in
effectual executions, was 60l. to the captain, and 10l. a piece to the
crew, when a man-of-war was destroyed by a fire-ship. Only in one
instance, Captain Brown, commander of the Richard, for making the
first impression of the action, and firing two men-of-war which rode
with the fleet of merchants, was rewarded with 100l. There was
no occasion to make a distinction between the reward of one burning a fire-ship and a man-of-war in the whole expedition, except
the June engagement, when two of our fire-ships took off two of the
enemy's fire-ships from the Royal James, where his Royal Highness
then fought, and fired them. This was thought a piece of service
that deserved a reward equal with the burning of a man-of-war,
and it was bestowed accordingly. [Adm. Paper.] |
