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| Jan. 1. |
Hen. Rumbold to Lord Arlington. I understand my place of
Consul at Malaga is disposed of to Hum. Colston, without reserving
me even so much as St. Lucar, with which I should have been
content, as being something satisfactory to my reputation. I
wonder that anyone durst speak against me as a Papist to your lordship, and that Colston, who is so by profession, and has married a
Spanish woman in Malaga, should be nominated in my place. I
shall not do to Colston as Sir Fras. Bedingfield did to me, inflame the merchants, and cause them to petition the King and
Council for their right to elect, as all those of eminency that trade
for Spain declared against Colston, upon hearing that he pretended to
it, and charged him with what he could not answer, much less clear
himself, as I did most fully of what they alleged against me. |
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I beseech your lordship to consider my case; besides the merchants' approbation, I paid down the money for my second commission, and it has been without the enjoyment of the place. This
besides the great sums the Consul's place formerly cost me, and for
which I have received no satisfaction of Mr. Westcombe. I have also
lost my former employment as partner with Mr. Upton, which being
so considerable, I ought in conscience to have a consideration. I
wrote to the King as to the necessity of having a minister sent to the
Spanish Court, and took some pains to get the Duke of Medina
Celi to make a report to the King of Spain, that the person might
be admitted into his Court. My loyalty is the only cause of my
ruin, as your lordship would conclude by an inspection of my
orders and vouchers, both from my brother and those that then
acted for his Majesty; few men have performed such great services
for their King, at their own charge. I served faithfully in my place
in the Prize Office, and laid out 118l., as appears by the account
annexed to my petition, given in long since, but payment of which
has been deferred by Lord Ashley, so as not to make it an example;
as for salary, I have not received any, nor know what will be
allowed. [2 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 1.]
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Jan. 1.
Minehead. |
John Maurice to Williamson. A small bark, laden with pitch and
tar for Bristol, was driven ashore in the middle of the night; the
goods were all landed, and the vessel was not damaged. [Ibid. No. 2.] |
Jan. 1.
Hull. |
Charles Whittington to Williamson. Two Swedes have arrived
from Stockholm with pitch, tar, and iron, also a Londoner from
Holland with tar. The Perregrin of Hull, laden with lead, barley,
and cloth for Rotterdam, was cast away near Brewers Haven, and
only 3 men escaped in the boat. [Ibid. No. 3.] |
Jan. 1.
Harp frigate, Kinsale. |
Capt. Rob. Hooper, to the Navy Commissioners. Is waiting at
Kinsale for further orders. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 4.] |
Jan. 2.
Roe ketch. |
Capt. Thos. Foulis to the Navy Commissioners. Received the stores
sent from Deptford, after waiting more than a week. [Ibid. No. 5.] |
Jan. 2.
Woolwich. |
Edw. Byland to Pepys. Has almost finished trimming the Hope
galliot hoy, and shall launch her next week, and then finish the
yacht. Will omit laying decks at this season of the year, the deals
brought in being green. [Ibid. No. 6.] |
| Jan. 2. |
Sir John Mennes to Pepys. The Commissioners of Accounts at
Brooke House requiring the pay books of 21 ships named, desires
he will cause their delivery. [Ibid. No. 7.] |
Jan. 3.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. The Ruth has arrived from the Leeward
Islands, and the William and Elizabeth from Barbadoes, having
been 7 weeks in her passage; she reports that Lord Willoughby was
ready to sail to the Caribbee Islands, and so home for England,
having constituted several Commissioners to manage the government in his absence. The island is in a thriving condition, and
much of Bridge Town is rebuilt. [Ibid. No. 8.] |
| Jan. 3. |
Same to Williamson. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 9.] |
Jan. 3.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. The 54 Dutch ships that lay under
Dungeness outward bound have sailed; I suppose that those that
went out of the Downs with them have scarce weathered Portsmouth. Great wrecks have been seen near the North Foreland, and
the Thanet men have brought much goods on shore. [Ibid. No. 10.] |
Jan. 3.
Post Office. |
I. Dorislaus to Williamson. I have been twice to Whitehall to
receive your commands, but failed in seeing you. [Ibid. No. 11.] |
Jan. 3.
Whitehall. |
M. Wren to Pepys. I send you an order for Capt. Foulis of the
Roe ketch, as I know not where to find him. [Ibid. No. 12.] |
Jan. 3.
Chatham. |
John Moore and Edw. Moorcock to the Navy Commissioners.
We have procured credit for money for one month's pay for our
men; we pray you to imprest some money speedily, or we shall not
have these able men in our employ; and if we lose our credit, we
shall hardly procure men in the spring. The anchors taken up will
more than pay for this winter's charge. [Ibid. No. 13.] |
Jan. 3.
Chatham. |
Same to Col. Thos. Middleton. We shall have the old provisions
broken down from the Helverstone taken on shore, and put into the
stores, as this will prevent loss and embezzlement. [Ibid. No. 14.] |
Jan. 4.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. A vessel with piece goods from
London was cast away on the Barnard Sand; a coach and several
goods, as also a woman and some other of the company, were driven
on shore at Corthy. Another vessel was forced ashore a mile to the
northward of Yarmouth, where she still lays far up on the land. |
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Nine ships have arrived from Rotterdam, one of which reports
that one Bromwell of Iron Gate, near Tower Wharf, master of a
ketch that was freighted from Rotterdam to London with merchant
goods, also took aboard 570 odd pieces of gold, upon the account of
Mr. Tucker of Rotterdam; when at sea, the master conspired with
his company to share the gold and sink the ketch, which they did,
within 10 leagues of the North Foreland, and were taken on board a
vessel bound for Rotterdam, with some of the ketch's goods. One
of the company, being a Frenchman, designed to go for St. Valery
in an English vessel, and went on board; the master, finding him to
falter in his discourse, secured him, and acquainted Mr. Tucker,
whom he knew; Tucker, on his arrival, began to search the Frenchman, who pulled a bag with 130 pieces out of his pocket and threw
it on the fire. At length he confessed the fact, and said the rest of
the company were gone to the Brill, to take passage in the packetboat; these they forthwith pursued and captured, and recovered
all the gold except 2 pieces. I want the Gazettes as formerly.
[1¾ pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 15.] |
Jan. 4.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. Several ships have put in through the
tempestuous weather, one of which has broken her foremast and
sprung her mainmast. Several came in yesterday, but the tempest
is too strong for particulars; a Falmouth vessel has been cast on the
rocks, and is too much bulged to go to sea again. [Ibid. No. 16.] |
Jan. 4.
Coventry. |
Ralph Hope to Williamson. A robbery was committed near
Curdworth Bridge; 3 persons met one Lascelles and his wife from
London, who had stayed at Sir Clement Fisher's at Packington, and
robbed them of 34 guineas, which the woman had quilted in her
sleeve. After they had robbed these two, they met with others, one
being from Coventry, whom they set upon and wounded; but the
townsman got clear off, though not without a wound through the
shoulder; they took from the others what they had, and also their
horses, and have not since been heard of. One of the thieves is
believed to be Ashenhurst, mentioned in the proclamation. It is
strongly presumed, there being many circumstances to back it, that
the first robbery was but a cheat and confederacy to recover the
money of the country, and that Lascelles, as he pretends his name
to be, is no better than he should be, and Sir Clement himself has that
suspicion of him that he has sent after him. Some of those who committed the robbery at Coleshill 6 weeks ago are in Oxford Gaol. |
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The school boys during Christmas acted a play called "The
Indian Emperor" for 2 nights, before a very great concourse of
persons, a convenient stage being built in the school for the purpose,
though there was a cabal that much opposed it. There is a pear
tree in full blossom in the orchard of Mrs. Smith at Brandon, alias
Brawne, 3 miles from Coventry, which creates some wonder. I
suppose you have heard of the woman at Hatton in Derbyshire, who
has not taken any manner of sustenance since St. Thomas's Day was
a twelvemonth; she lies in bed talking much, although worn to a
mere skeleton; all her refreshment is having her lips anointed
now and then with a little oil, &c. [2¾ pages. Ibid. No. 17.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Reference to the Treasury Commissioners of the petition of Sir
Wm. Coney, for the estate of John Fien, forfeited for manslaughter.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 18, p. 353.] |
Jan. 4.
Whitehall. |
Petition of George Nicholls to the King, for a recommendation to
the fellows of Pembroke College, for one of the 3 fellowships founded
by Charles I. for the natives of Jersey and Guernsey, there being
one void by the death of Mr. Morinel. With reference thereon to
the Bishop of Hereford, and his report that the petitioner is both
capable and fit to receive his Majesty's favour as desired. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, Nos. 18, 19. See p. 153, infra.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Entry of the above reference. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 18, p. 353.] |
Jan. 4.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Charles, Lord Gerard, to the King, that Sir Stephen Fox
may be ordered to return to him two-thirds of the money deposited
in his hands on a dispute between them, in which, on reference to
his Majesty, it was decided that the petitioner should pay one-third
and Sir Stephen two-thirds. With reference thereon to the Lord
Keeper, and Secs. Trevor and Arlington. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
No. 20.] |
Jan. 4.
Court at Whitehall. |
Order in Council—recapitulating a former order of 30 Dec. 1668,
for the farmers of Customs to give their reasons for not entering
10 prize ships named as free ships, according to the Act for prize
ships, but detaining them, whether inward or outward bound, in the
port of London; the reply of the farmers, dated 2 Jan. 1669, that
the reason why the said ships were not admitted for entry as free
ships, being taken as prizes, is that oath was not entered before
1 Aug., according to the statute for making prize ships free, and
that there are others in like condition which cannot be admitted
without order—that the farmers are to be asked whether, in case of
freeing the said ships, they will demand any defalcations; and their
reply of 8 Jan. that they shall not claim defalcation. [Copy.
2¾ pages. Ibid. No. 21.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Original of the above report, and the order, &c., thereon.
[1¾ pages. Ibid. No. 22.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant from Lord Arlington to the Lieutenant of the Tower, for
Dr. Edw. Stillingfleet to have access to Wm. Penn, confined in the
Tower, to confer with him, in order to the convincing him, if it may
be, of blasphemous and heretical opinions. Minute. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 30, f. 96.] |
| Jan. 5. |
Grant to Jacob Smith, born at Dantzic, of denization, with
proviso that he pay strangers' customs, &c. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 1.] |
Jan. 5.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to [Williamson]. I have had much trouble to
copy the drawing, which, I believe, is the best we have, as it was
all sounded. I hope Lord Arlington will excuse its not being done
like painting. It is the only style I use, and I know his Majesty
likes this way. I question not but if the French be as high as is
reported, the discovery of the places my friend has viewed will
be the means of doing them some mischief. [S.P. Dom., Car. II.
254, No. 23.] Enclosing, |
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Pen and ink drawing of the river and forts at Brest, with the
number and size of the guns placed in them, &c. [Large
sheet. Ibid. No. 23I.] |
Jan. 5.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Arrival of a ship from New
England; she sprang a leak in the Channel, and injured her mainmast. [Ibid. No. 24.] |
Jan. 5.
Bristol. |
James Baskerville to Williamson. The fleet outward bound have
sailed. A French vessel reports that the King of France has seized
all the ecclesiastical rents there, and is building ships in most of the
fit ports in his dominions; this, with the news of 22 of his men-ofwar lately gone out on some unknown design, much startles the
people here. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 25.] |
Jan. 5.
Portsmouth. |
St. J. Steventon to the Navy Commissioners. I went to Southampton, and find the charge of the hemp according to particulars
enclosed; the master who brought it has left orders that it is not
to be delivered without payment of freight and other charges. There
is no close-decked vessel here; shall I hire one at 40s. to fetch it,
and pay the freight? [Ibid. No. 26.] |
Jan. 5.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to Pepys. I am daily troubled by the poor
men that carried ballast to and from the ships in Col. Middleton's time, and as a small sum will satisfy the debt, it is a discredit
to the service that they should complain as they do; I would as
soon pay them as hear them lament, they having nothing but from
hand to mouth. I pray that they may be satisfied. [Ibid. No. 27.]
Encloses, |
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Petition of John Roberts, and 12 other inhabitants of Portsmouth and Gosport, to the Navy Commissioners, for
payment of the amount set against each of their names, from
17l. to 1l. 8s., for carrying ballast to and from the King's
ships, the greater part having been due nearly 3 years.
[Ibid. No. 27i.] |
Jan. 5.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. We lose half the
time of 100 men for want of a supply of spikes to fasten the works
of the hulk; unless there be order to receive them, or the ketch
arrive with them, as promised, the men must stand and look at one
another, as they must have done to-day, if I had not promised to
pay for 2 cwt., rather than see such disorder in the yard. The men
make a great moan for want of money; pray move his Royal Highness for their relief, they having neither a penny nor credit to keep
them alive. [Ibid. No. 28.] |
Jan. 5.
Harwich. |
Capt. Silas Taylor to the Navy Commissioners. Sends an account
of stores. For a new year's gift, there arose so violent a storm of
wind that it stranded and staved 40 vessels great and small, and
amongst others the muster boat, just taken off the oar (?) to be sent
for Deptford. The fury of the storm continues yet. [Ibid. No. 29.] |
Jan. 5.
Woolwich. |
Edw. Byland to Commissioner Thos. Middleton. There are only
the Crown and Dover remaining here. Some deals and other goods
were taken out of the barge belonging to Mr. Andrews; but having
sent some watchmen, we found the men out. Particulars of the
timber stolen when the barge was lying near Tower Wharf.
[Ibid. Nos. 30, 31.] |
Jan. 6.
Lydney. |
Dan. Furzer to the Navy Commissioners. The 2 anchors sent in
the Edgar were made by your order for the Navy 2 years since,
approved, and a set price agreed upon. I hope you will consider my
necessity, and order the money for them, or I shall be undone.
[Ibid. No. 32.] |
Jan. 6.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. There has been a very violent storm,
in which 6 vessels were cast upon the rocks from their anchors
in the harbour. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 33.] |
Jan. 6.
Falmouth. |
Same to Williamson. To the same effect as the above, and part
of his letter to Hickes of 4 Jan. [Ibid. No. 34.] |
Jan. 6.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. A galliot hoy from Amsterdam,
laden with linen, raw silk, looking-glasses, and other rich commodities, ran ashore near Deal Castle, but most of her lading will be
saved. [Ibid. No. 35.] |
Jan. 7.
Deal. |
Same to the Same. To the same effect. My letters so often
miscarrying, I send this by Sandwich, the rather because Capt.
Jno. Titus, lieutenant of Deal Castle, and his soldiers, at first too
much resisted the Lord Warden's officers in their good service.
[Ibid. No. 36.] |
Jan. 7.
London. |
George Bower to [Viscount Conway]. I beg payment of my bill,
as my occasions for money are so various, and persons call upon
me when my stock is out. With memorandum endorsed of the
names of 4 persons to whom trees were sold for prices named; also
of 7 others, creditors or debtors for sums mentioned, amounting in
the whole to 17l. 18s. 6d. [Ibid. No. 37.] |
| Jan. 7. |
Presentation of Ralph Davenant to the rectory of Stepney,
co. Middlesex, void by simony. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 2.] |
| Jan. 7. |
Petition of the Churchwardens and Overseers of St. Martin'sin-the-Fields to the King, for his accustomed bounty of 100l. to
their poor, the number of those reduced to seek parish aid increasing greatly. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 38.] |
| Jan. 7. |
Privy seal for 100l. to the Churchwardens and Overseers for the
Poor of the Parish of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields. Minute. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 70.] |
| Jan. |
Docquet of the above, dated 27 Jan. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 7.] |
| Jan. 7. |
Pass for Sir Thos. Bond, his servants, and 16 horses to France.
Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 70.] |
Jan. 7.
Woolwich. |
W. Hannam to the Navy Commissioners. I have hauled the
Centurion and others ashore for better security, there being so
much ice in the river. I am in a strait for help to secure ships;
I beg power to command the ropemakers upon urgent occasions.
I desire a supply of candles, being forced to borrow. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 254, No. 39.] |
| Jan. 7. |
Dr. Mathew Crouch to the Navy Commissioners. I crave pardon
for not giving credit to your letter touching Mrs. Tooker being
housekeeper at the Hillhouse at Chatham. I was over persuaded
that it was only devised by a particular clerk, out of kindness to
the widow; but being sensible of my error, I desire you will appear
in my behalf to his Royal Highness, that I may be released from
the custody of the messenger. [Ibid. No. 40.] Encloses, |
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Petition of Dr. M. Crouch to the Duke of York, for release
out of custody, as he acknowledges his error, and is sorry
for arresting Mrs. Tooker, who was not only released, upon
a right understanding that she was related to the King's
service, but had her fees paid, and her debt forgiven. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 40i.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Mich. Hales to Thos. Hayter. Some time since, a stop was put
on Capt. James Carteret's pay, for an anchor and cable delivered by
him out of the Jersey into a merchant ship; but Lord Willoughby
having certified that they were delivered for the service, Lord
Brouncker desires you to draw up a signification thereof, that the
stop may be taken off. [Ibid. No. 41.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Warrant to pay 100l. to Lady Harvey and Col. Thos. Panton for
providing hay for the deer in New Park. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 30, f. 98.] |
Jan. 8.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Williamson. The Loyal Friendship from
Malaga has arrived; has no other news. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
No. 42.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 43.] |
Jan. 8.
Milford. |
John Powell to Williamson. The Delight of Swansea, laden with
wines and salt from Rochelle, ran ashore at a place called Dale,
having spent her masts; the salt was all lost, but most of the wine
saved. [Ibid. No. 44.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 45.] |
Jan. 9.
Weymouth. |
John Pocock to Hickes. The Three Falcons, a Dutch vessel, has
been forced ashore near Portland; the company deserted her and
saved themselves by the boat. As soon as the vessel came on
shore, she was seized for the Lord High Admiral. Her cargo of
iron and timber is saved, and it is hoped the vessel will be also.
[Ibid. No. 46.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Petition of Wm. Fernely of Ipswich to the King, that the
penalty of burning in the hand may be suspended, until his Majesty's pleasure is further known. Being assaulted by [Darcy]
Blosse of Ipswich, and having received several wounds, in his own
defence, he drew his sword and killed Blosse, for which he has been
found guilty by the coroner's inquisition of manslaughter. [Ibid.
No. 47.] Annexed, |
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Finding of the jury at the inquest that Fernely was guilty of
felonious homicide. [2 pages. Latin. Ibid. No. 47i.] |
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Information of John Jowers of Bramford, Suffolk, that as he
and his brother Blosse were coming from the Golden Lion,
they met Fernely against the George at Ipswich, and some
words having passed between Blosse and Fernely, the latter
drew his sword, and ran Blosse through the breast, of which
he died.—1 Jan. 1669. [Ibid. No. 47ii.] |
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Certificate by Bryan Smith and F. Burwell, that the above information is a true copy of the original, taken before Ro.
Rednall and Wm. Feast, coroners for Ipswich, and that they
heard the coroners declare, in presence of several persons,
that Jowers was the only witness examined before them, and
that they were not satisfied that they ought to give any certificate thereof, unless lawfully called upon to do so. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 47iii.] |
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Certificate by Chris. Milton, J.P. for Ipswich, that he was
present at the examination of Jowers, and that the latter
declared he knew of no former differences between Blosse and
Fernely, but believed them to have previously been very good
friends. With certificate of Rich. Philips to the same effect.
[Ibid. No. 47iv.] |
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John Sicklemor to Rob. Wright. The only account I can give
of Fernely's business is from the testimony of Blosse's brotherin-law, who deposes that his brother gave the first offence by
calling to Fernely to stay and alight from his horse, and
asking him where he was going; he told him to his wife, when
Blosse replied that she was an old whore, and that Fernely
was the son of a whore; whereupon he alighted, and they
drew swords, and after several passes, Blosse was killed.—
Ipswich, 9 Jan. 1669. [Ibid. No. 47v.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Copy of the preceding petition. [Ibid. No. 47a.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Account delivered in by Col. Thos. Middleton, Surveyor, of
unserviceable and decayed provisions in the stores at Portsmouth,
Chatham, Woolwich, and Deptford, between Dec. 1667 and Dec.
1668. [4 pages. Ibid. No. 48.] |
Jan. 9.
Woolwich. |
Edw. Byland to Pepys. Has taken cognizance, with the master
of attendance, of the Katherine yacht, and gives particulars; shall
launch the Ann next week. All the ships here are safe ashore,
except the Dover. [Ibid. No. 49.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Thos. Goose, purser of the Sweepstakes, to the Navy Commissioners. Begs their favour that he may not lie any longer in
despatching his accounts, and that he may have such allowance as
the equity of the case deserves. [Ibid. No. 50.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Note by Sir Wm. Penn that Stephen Rose, boatswain of the
Golden Lion, must satisfy the Board how he can clear himself of a
cable, received by him at Plymouth, by direction of Sir Rob.
Holmes. [Ibid. No. 51.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Capt. George Erwin to Pepys. Pray assist Wm. Ash, boatswain
of the Kent, in obtaining leave from his Royal Highness to accompany me to the East Indies in the Bombay Merchant, he having
petitioned the Duke for that purpose, and being willing to proceed,
if he may be continued in the service. I hope to sail the 16th or
18th. [Ibid. No. 52.] |
Jan. 10.
Portsmouth. |
Thos. Eastwood to the Navy Commissioners. I received money
for the bark and lops which countervailed the charge of felling and
squaring the timber, and placed it to account. Since his Majesty
came home, it has been ordered by the Lord Warden of the Forest
to Mr. Horne, merchant of Southampton, who claims the bark by
his patent as hoy woodward; I suppose the money for the lops is
disbursed for repairing of lodges and other charges, of which he
gives account in the Exchequer every year. I am not concerned in
the sale of the lops, but regarders ride with Mr. Horne who, when
he has marked out the timber, value the lops, and set a price upon
them. The regarders are men appointed to see that there may be
no spoil in the forest, and if there is, they are to present it. Noted,
"To be represented to the Lords of the Treasury, when the other
purveyors have made their returns." [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
No. 53.] |
Jan. 10.
Alresford. |
Hen. Perrin to the Navy Commissioners. I am willing to serve
into the stores at Portsmouth all goods formerly served in by me,
and on the same terms as the ironmonger at London supplies all the
rest of the yards. I beg some allowance for carriage of my
goods, living so remote from London and other places, and being
20 miles from Portsmouth. [Ibid. No. 54.] |
| Jan. 10. |
Edw. Byland to Pepys. I want orders as to docking the
Assistance and Crown, the pleasure boats being ready to launch.
I have fetched a boat-load of reed from Ham Creek; I suppose there
may be about one thousand bolts left. The price of cutting is
10s. per 100, and the quality needs no praising. The master of the
ship with Scotch masts would not haul her ashore, so I cannot
answer Col. Middleton's order. I can give no other proof that the
deals stolen were the King's than that 7 were taken when the
men left work, that 7 were missing, and that those brought back
were like the same left behind in the barge. [Ibid. No. 55.] |
Jan. 10.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. A States' man-of-war, of 44 guns
and 160 men, bound with 2 others to convoy 30 merchant ships to
the Straits, has put in, having lost her company in a storm and
some of her masts; 3 or 4 colliers have also arrived. [Ibid.
No. 56.] |
Jan. 10.
Charlton. |
Dr. T. Lamplugh to Williamson. Thanks for helping to make
my young son a Christian; your chaplain-deputy performed his
part well, and perhaps exceeded his commission, for he kissed all
above and below stairs. I presume he has got the start of me in
giving you an account of your partner, Sir Edw. Norris, and the
name of your godson, which is Edward, my wife's father's name. |
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[Tim.] Halton is returned from Wales, and I hope he will reside in
[Queen's] college. I hear nothing amiss of Mr. Clifford, or I would report it. The Sectarians have grown so exceedingly bold and daring
that they have set apart a house at Bicester for a public meeting
place, and made a pulpit in it; there is a greater number there every
Sunday than in the church. There is scarcely a parish about Charlton
but what is infected, and unless they are speedily suppressed, they
will grow so numerous that I dread the event. Remember me to
my Lord of Rochester and his lady. [Ibid. No. 57.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Sir Philip Musgrave to Williamson. I beg you to solicit Lord
Arlington to accept the resignation of Mr. Sandford, ensign in my
company at the garrison at Carlisle, and to appoint Basil Fielding
to that employment. He was lieutenant to Sir Edw. Musgrave,
and on that company being reduced, he chose rather to trail a pike
in my company than to leave us; so I hope you will be a friend to
him. I never did nor will make sixpence advantage by recommending any officer, as it is enough to me if I can gratify a deserving
person. Let my letters be directed to Ednal, Cumberland. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 58.] |
Jan. 11
Pendeunis. |
Fras. Bellott to Williamson. The violence of the storm has
driven 6 or 7 vessels on shore here, and 2 are broken in pieces.
Several vessels have come in from Bordeaux, &c., laden with wine,
pitch, and tar. [Ibid. No. 59.] |
Jan. 11.
Deal |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. A large conger has been found in
Sandwich Bay, which weighed 80 pounds after his entrails and fat
were taken out. The wreck near Deal Castle gives sufficient
employment to the people. There have been several wrecks on the
Goodwin, as divers pieces of ships have been found. [Ibid. No. 60.] |
Jan. 11.
Lyme. |
Ant. Thorold to Hickes. The Rose has come in with great
difficulty from Rotterdam, by reason of the ice, and reports that
they murmur there very much at payment of tonnage to the French
King, and like not his being so near a neighbour to Flanders, which
they suppose will soon cause a breach. [Ibid. No. 61.] |
Jan. 11.
Whitehall. |
M. Wren to Pepys. I desire you to write to the victualler at
Portsmouth to have provisions ready for the Roe ketch, she having
lost a portion by a pink running aboard her, and breaking down
the hoy lying by her side with them, so that she has only 2/3 of her
supply aboard. [Ibid. No. 62.] |
Jan. 12.
Alresford. |
Hen. Perrin to the Navy Commissioners. I desire my contract
may be made according to the London ironmongers' new contract.
I have sent up my wife, who is as well or rather better acquainted
with the business than myself, and she will wait on you for your
pleasure. I am not able to ride up myself, through a fall from my
horse. [Ibid. No. 63.] |
Jan. 12.
Portsmouth. |
St. J. Steventon to the Navy Commissioners. I sent a messenger
to Southampton, to demand the St. Malo hemp in the King's name,
but was denied the delivery of it, without paying the freight and
other charges. It is in the custody of Nich. Capelin, one of the
Custom House officers, who seemed willing to deliver it if he might
have Master Du Hobry's wife's consent, which was refused. Unless
you order payment of the freight, or find other course by constraint
to force the delivery of it (in the latter of which I would be a willing
instrument), you will not obtain it. [Ibid. No. 64.] |
Jan. 12.
Harwich. |
Capt. Silas Taylor to Sir John Mennes. Though my delays have
been long, pray consider my small help to compass so great a business
as the whole account of the yard, not only in my own time, but
before, which is very intricate. Ever since the King and Duke
have been here, the Board have found me employment in preserving
the King's concerns here, in unrigging and sale of the hulk, &c.
I cannot have the accounts subscribed here, as there are none that
can legibly write, and I cannot well be at London. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 254, No. 65.] |
Jan. 12.
The Roebuck, Downs. |
Capt. George Liddell to the Navy Commissioners. I can make
shift for rigging till you give order to clean the frigate. My
victuals are almost expended, and I have sent to the victualler at
Dover to have a month's victuals ready. [Ibid. No. 66.] |
Jan. 12.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. The storekeeper
will not receive the stores paid for with the 278l. without positive
orders; as you did not give a warrant for the spikes and other
things asked, I have supplied Capt. Hart with two Spanish tables
out of my own house, rather than have any pretence of his want;
if your Honours do not send a warrant for such small things until
the Roe ketch come about, we must lose a great part of our time.
The captain of the Portland is resolved to get out to-day if the
wind favours him. I shall finish the hulk in 8 or 9 days, and then
dock the Advice and Fairfax, as the provisions in the yard are
suitable to their repairs. I have the beams for the new ship, and
would get her forward if I had a supply of 4-inch plank. [2 pages.
Ibid. No. 67.] |
Jan. 12.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Pearl frigate has arrived
at Spithead, and is coming into harbour to be cleaned and fitted for
sea again, as she, with the Milford, is to try the new ship Nonsuch
for sailing. The Portland is ready to proceed to Galicia, to bring
the Duke of Tuscany to England. [Ibid. No. 68.] |
| Jan. 12. |
Pass for Francis Roper, sent to Flanders as Envoy from the
Queen. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 98.] |
| Jan. 12. |
Warrant for 12,000l. to be paid into the privy purse, without
account or imprest. Minute. [Ibid.] |
| Jan. 12. |
Warrant to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, to order
Sir John Curzon, Bart., Receiver, to pay 500l. to Edw. Jackson,
for repairs of the house at Lindhurst, co. Hants. [Ibid.] |
| Jan. 12. |
Note of the above. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 69.] |
Jan. [13.]
Whitehall. |
The King to Lord Ashley, Treasurer of Prizes. It appears by
the report of the Prize Commissioners, that more was placed to the
credit of incident charges for Plymouth in 1667, than was apportioned on the ships, so that the Prize Treasurers were brought
into debt 124l., as part of 158l. said to be due to David Grosse,
but disallowed by the Sub-commissioners of Prizes. You are
therefore to pay 120l. to Grosse, in full allowance for his services
and expenses. [Ibid. No. 70.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Entry of the above. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 99.] |
| Jan. 13. |
The King to the [Master and Fellows of Pembroke College,
Oxford]. We recommend George Nicholls, student of Jesus College,
to the fellowship in your college founded by the late King for the
natives of Jersey and Guernsey. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 19,
p. 92.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant to Sir Stephen Fox to pay to Rich. Kent, for the use
of the officers disbanded from the Guards, such money for half-pay
as shall become due to them, according to a list approved and
signed by the King, to commence from 26 Sept. last. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 29, p. 30.] |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Governors of the Charterhouse. We request you
to admit William, son of William Man, of London, as a scholar in
the Charterhouse. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 25, f. 81.] |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall. |
Petition of John Skelton for a free pardon. Had a dispute with
Francis Edgecombe 3 years since, which he believed had been
reconciled the same night; but the next morning Edgecombe took
the petitioner out of bed, and forced him to answer in the field,
otherwise he would immediately kill him; thereupon wounds were
given on either side, and Edgecombe died shortly after of one he
then received, contrary to the petitioner's hopes and intentions, by
reason whereof he has been compelled to live in exile. Served the
Duke of York and the late Princess Royal, and will employ his
life to serve his Majesty, if the pardon is granted. |
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With reference thereon to the Attorney-General, and his report
that the facts are as stated in the petition, but that upon the
impanelling of the jury by the coroner, Mr. Edgecombe's father sent
several of his servants and tenants to serve upon the inquest, and
procured such a verdict as he pleased (which proceeding was unknown to the petitioner's father or his friends); they found a
verdict of murder, and the petitioner not appearing, he was outlawed, but never tried by any petty jury.—Jan. 21. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 254, No. 71.] |
| [Jan. 13.] |
Draft of the above petition. [Ibid. No. 72.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Entry of the above reference. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 1.] |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall. |
Petition of David Lawrence to the King, for presentation to the
vicarage of Maker, co. Devon (sic), void by resignation of Rob.
Warren. With reference thereon to the Bishop of Hereford, Dean
of the Chapel, and his reports in favour of the petitioner. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, Nos. 73–75; see p. 173, infra.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Entry of the above reference. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 2.] |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall |
Reference to the Council for Trade of the petition of George
Herriot, for a patent for 14 years of his way of cold-pressing cloth.
Ibid.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Order in Council granting the petition of Dr. John Wilkins,
Bishop of Chester, for 4 years' time to pay the first fruits of his
bishopric, and of Wigan parsonage thereto annexed, on his own
bond for security; if he die before the time, the remainder then
due to be remitted; also all first fruits not due till the passing
of his congé d'élire last October to be remitted, and his bonds
delivered. With proviso that his Majesty will not henceforth grant
more than 2 years for payment of first fruits. [S.P. Dom., Car. II.
254, No. 76; see p. 190, infra.] |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall. |
Order in Council that the Commissioners for Foreign Affairs
consider what number of ships, and of what rates, should be set
out for the summer guard, consulting if needful with the Navy
Commissioners. Also that they consider a letter from the said
Commissioners of 29 Dec. last, to the Treasury Commissioners,
about the disposal of the 200,000l. assigned on the Customs.
[Ibid. No. 77.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Report of the Council of Trade on the proposals of Wm. Carter,
for preventing export of wool, that they find it of destructive
consequence to trade, stating the means through which it has
arisen, and the defects in the execution of the existing laws; proposing a proclamation for enforcing the laws, and confiding their
special execution to the President and Governors of Christ's Hospital, London, giving them all the forfeitures for transgression
thereof, towards the benefit of the poor children; with reasons for
choosing them in particular; 12 signatures. [3 sheets. Ibid. No. 78.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Petition of Sir Wm. Mason, and 4 other loyal and distressed officers,
to the King, for power to erect a lottery in Ireland, and to exercise
it in such manner as shall be thought fit. Served his late father,
and by their great sufferings for adhering to his cause and interest,
are driven into extreme poverty, and know of no other way of
relief. [Ibid. No. 79.] |
Jan. 13.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Williamson. A vessel has arrived from Nieuport, and reports that the French King sent 4,000 horse and foot
to take possession of some passage that the Duke of Lorraine permitted the Spaniards to pass in to Flanders, on pretence of an agreement made with the old Duke of Lorraine and the French King,
for the command of the said passage; but the Lorrainer, apprehending some danger by having so ill a neighbour, opposed the
French, killed many of them, and put the rest to flight, so that the
French King is going against the Duke himself, at the head of
10,000 men. I hear of no wrecks through the violent storms,
except those which happened in the harbour. [Ibid. No. 80.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 81.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Thos. Robson to Pepys. I beg your assistance in procuring
2 tickets for Wm. Man, for service on board the Mary and Loyal
London, I having lost those tickets given to my custody by
his brother, George Man, for which Man will give security to
indemnify the King. With order by the Navy Commissioners to
R. Waith, to certify whether the tickets be paid or not, 19 Jan.
1669; and report by Waith that he does not find any such tickets
paid by him since July 1667, his books for the preceding time being
at Brooke House. 24 Feb. 1669. [Ibid. No. 82.] |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall. |
Jos. Williamson to Sir George Downing. Lord Arlington desires
an account of the diet made to French prisoners during the late
war, and whether it was not upon the King's charge. With note
by Sir George Downing to Col. Reymes, asking him to answer this,
as he is best acquainted with the business. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
No. 83.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Col. B. Reymes to Sir George Downing. What was done in one
district was done in all; but I suppose Mr. Fillingham can best
resolve in the general. The prisoners had several allowances, both
French and Dutch, and when they were at the lowest, both French
and Dutch allowed them somewhat over and above the King's
allowance, which at first was 5d. a day, then 4d., then 1 lb. of bread
only, then 2d. a day, every proportion and alteration being made by
Council, according to the reports they had of the usage of the
English prisoners, and the agreement between the Crowns; the exchange was made according to their respective qualities. When
a prisoner was released without an exchange, it was ordered that
he should pay back the charge he had put the King to, but I do not
remember that they ever did so, except one or two, which the
Marshals have, or should account for. [Ibid. No. 84.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Col. B. Reymes to Williamson. I received your and Sir George
Downing's letters as to the French prisoners, and have replied to
the former, but will explain more fully when we all meet, and
examine the books. [Ibid. No. 85.] |
Jan. 14.
Sunderland. |
Ben. Francis to Rob. Francis. Pray assist Mr. Ettrick in laying
hold of a person required, who deserves no favour from anyone
with whom I am concerned, while Ettrick — when my place was in
great doubt, by the alteration of the farmers and the times, and
when none of my own friends had the opportunity to help—assisted
to continue me there; so in gratitude I cannot but intreat my
friends' interest to serve him also. [Ibid. No. 86.] |
| Jan. 14. |
—Joli to Williamson. I intended to bring you the orders, but
our Ambassador has sent for me; let me know where you and my
Lord [Arlington] will be in an hour or two. [French. Ibid. No. 87.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Edw. Bawtree to Rob. Blackborn, East-India House, Leadenhall
Street. Particulars of money abated and services rendered on the
estate. I told you I must have the rent reduced, or I could not
hold possession, and you agreed to let me have the land at 14l. a
year; I promised to pay in April, when my tenants cleared, and
not before, which was also agreed upon. I could have got you
a good tenant, but he is now settled for next year. [Ibid. No. 88.] |
| Jan. 14. |
Thos. Knightley to Williamson. Pray get a petition sent from
a prisoner in Newgate presented to the King, and if it is referred
to the Chief Justice, get as favourable a reference as you can. The
bearer will gratify you as soon as the business is completed, which
must be speedy, otherwise she will be transported. [Ibid. No. 89.] |
Jan. 14.
Whitechapel Prison. |
Nath. Bunch, purser of the Sapphire, to the Navy Commissioners. Coming to your office to pass my accounts, I was arrested
by a bailiff of Whitechapel Liberty, for a debt which—by reason
of the long voyage, and bad payments of money where it is due—
I am unable to pay. I intreat your consideration in passing my
accounts, and in getting in the money due, that I may have my
liberty. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 90.] |
Jan. 14.
[Leghorn.] |
Roger Howe to his brother, Thos. Clutterbuck, London. Complaints
of miscarriage of letters. Private affairs. Lord Sherwood thanks you
for inquiring after Margaret, but he is anxious about a box of
drugs, sent for a friend in her chest. I advise you, in your Consul's
patent, to get 2 per cent. on strangers' goods added, as the Consul
of Cadiz has done, and also power to appoint a deputy, in case of
your own advancement. Consul Shillingworth boasts of having his
place at Leghorn for life. It is said that Sir John Finch will leave
italy this spring, so you are still in time to think of a residency.
[1½ pp. Ibid. No. 91.] |
Jan. 15.
Newhaven. |
Petition of John Balldee and 7 other inhabitants of Meeching,
alias Newhaven, Sussex, to the King, for an order to Sir John
Pelham and other justices of the peace, to inquire to whom money
is owing for supplying materials, and lodging workmen, &c., for the
erection of a harbour and pier there. The loss of so many lives
and vessels yearly moved Wm. Halsted to draw up a certificate to
the King, which was presented by Lord Digby and the Earl of
Bristol, and was well liked by his Majesty; but it lying dormant
for 3 years, Halsted drew up a petition, and obtained 80 of the
inhabitants' hands to it, upon which his Majesty granted letters
patent for erecting a pier and other conveniences, and Halsted
assisted with his own funds in carrying it into effect, although he
is now, with many others who have lost their money, hated and
envied. A breach happening with the said lord and the Lord Chancellor, the business was put into other hands, and neither Halsted
nor several others mentioned, who advanced their money and credit
as detailed, have received any return, although many applications
have been made, and they are in danger of utter ruin on account
thereof. Unless respect is had to the promises and engagements
made to the first undertakers of the work, the Almighty can never
prosper it; 8 signatures. [2 pages. Ibid. Nos. 92, 93.] |
| Jan. 15. |
Note that [Roger] l'Estrange has received from Lord Arlington
100l. as his proportion of allowance of the News-book for the first
year, ending 15 Jan. 166/67, and that there rests on account 2 years
up to the present date. [Ibid. No. 94.] |
| Jan. 15. |
Thos. Corney to Williamson. I have spoken to the Ordnance
Commissioners, and find that the place is in their gift, and is
undisposed of. As they sit on Saturday, if you can procure my
Lord's order to them, it will prevent all competition, and I shall
always own you as my patron. [Ibid. No. 95.] |
Jan. 15.
Pembroke. |
John Powell to Williamson. Has no news. [Ibid. No. 96.] |
| Jan. 15. |
Memorial from the Council of Trade, that Lord Arlington be
desired to request an order to the corporation of baize-makers,
Colchester, to appoint some of their number to attend the Council
of Trade, with a copy of their charter, by-laws, &c., to answer
complaints concerning abuses crept into the manufacture of baize.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 97.] |
Jan. 16.
Portsmouth. |
St. J. Steventon to Pepys. I cannot find such a vessel as the
Shepherd galliot in my book for 1665, nor was there at any time
such a galliot. It may be some error in the transcript of the
vessel's name; if you have an account of the man's name so
borne, I can clear the doubt We had a flyboat called the Herdereen [or Hardereen] which is Dutch for Shepherd, that was
employed here to put guns into, and was afterwards sent and sold
at London; I never heard of a hoy called the Leicester. [Ibid.
No. 98.] |
Jan. 16.
Portsmouth. |
Same to the Navy Commissioners. The reason of the master
carrying the hemp from St. Malo to Southampton was his being
denied entrance into this port, his Majesty, when here, having
given order to the Governor not to suffer ships from France to
come without staying a quarantine; at that time another vessel
rode at Spithead on the same score. I can testify to the truth of
what I have formerly written, about Mr. Capelin's denying delivery
of the hemp without payment of the freight. [Ibid. No. 99.] |
Jan. 16.
The Roebuck, Downs. |
Capt. George Liddell to the Navy Commissioners. I will send
my officers' demand by the next post; shall I deliver the anchor
and cable, as it is a trouble to keep them aboard? The Duke's
officers would have it, but I shall not part with it without
your order. The Roe ketch, with a Holland man-of-war, sailed for
Portsmouth, and here is another man-of-war bound for Cowes road,
by reason of the frost being so bad in Holland. [Ibid. No. 100.] |
Jan. 16.
Stockwith. |
John Russell to the Navy Commissioners. There have been two
sales of tops, bark, and offal timber in the forest of Sherwood, in
Billhay and Brickland, by Thos. Corbin, the surveyor, arising from
2,000 trees felled; but I was not concerned in them, nor received
any of the money. [Ibid. No. 101.] Encloses, |
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Account of timber shipped on board the Adam and Eve hoy—
John Huntington, master—for delivery at the stores at
Deptford.—24 Dec. 1668. [Ibid. No. 101i.] |
Jan. 16.
Drury Lane. |
Earl of Anglesey to the Navy Commissioners. I have received
the list of about 2,000l. of the unpaid assignments upon the monthly
receipts of the Customs; had I not been interrupted in paying, they
had all been complied with, for I was always so sensible of the King's
service, and tender of the credit of the Board in punctual payments,
that I often paid before I had received the money, as is witnessed
by the payment of 300l. upon the October month, for which I have
not received anything. A further reason why they are unpaid is
that I have paid Mr. Bayly for the Edgar 4,000l., Sir Rob. Southwell
300l., Capt. Cox 1,000l., and Capt. Rooth 300l., with others of the
same nature, which I had no particular fund for, but they required
haste. If you can find any way for their satisfaction, I shall
willingly join with you, as may best testify my continuing a
sensible member of your number. I have appointed Mr. Fenn to
attend you to adjust this affair. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 102.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Commissioners. I could not
refuse to certify that, Sir Jeremy Smith having to go to the northward in 1667, and Mr. Wigginer's ketch being to go with him,
Wigginer made some difficulty in regard of his arrears of freight,
whereupon I pressed him to go, on the assurance that his money
should be paid here in his absence, or at Hull. He deserves favour.
[Ibid. No. 103.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Declaration by Lord Arlington of his Majesty's approval of Thos.
Neale as deputy-lieutenant for co. Hants, in the room of Lord
Sandys, deceased. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 99.] |
| [Jan. 16.] |
Pass for the Great Prince of Tuscany who, after his voyages
through Spain and Portugal, intends to come into England.
[Draft. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 104.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Minute of the above. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 99.] |
Jan. 16.
Leake Chantrey. |
Thos. Bawtree to Rob. Blackborn. I want an answer to my
former letter, as I do not know whether you agree to my propositions. I find you are willing to abate 5l. towards the improvement
of the other lands, but I am not willing to do this, as I cannot
make my rent of it. I will give you 65l. a year for the ground
mentioned in my lease, and that held by John Gell, on condition
that you will build me a stable, and repair the roof, when I will
take it for 5 years. I desire you not to think that I undervalue
your farm; the one adjoining is let, and they have abated 11l. in
46l. I make no benefit by the use of the rent, as I have received
20l. and paid 20l. 10s. 6d., and the charge of Rob. Cox's house is
12l. 15s. I shall send my bullocks to London by Candlemas, when
my man shall call with all the money received up to that time.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 105.] |
Jan. 16.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Several persons were indicted at the
sessions held at Beccles, for not going to their parish church, and
true bills were found, but they were acquitted by the petty jury, on
the ground that the day they went to church, the doors were shut,
which uses to be once a month for their excuse, the patron being a
Nonconformist. Mr. Brewster of Wrentham, and some of the justices, were so incensed that they resolved not to come on the bench
any more. |
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Mr. Bridge appeared at Norwich sessions, when Sir John Hubbard
told him that a letter had been shown to his Majesty by Lord
Arlington, who directed it to be sent to Lord Townshend; about
this he was called before the deputy-lieutenants, and although
they could have proved what was laid to his charge, yet on his
confessing to baptizing children, keeping conventicles, and residing
in Yarmouth contrary to law, they were willing to forbear prosecuting him, if he would promise to leave the county of Norfolk, and
not come within five miles of Yarmouth. Bridge answered that
he was not willing, but if it was commanded, he must submit.
Councillor Long told him that Lord Townshend was there as a
justice of peace, and not as Lord Lieutenant, and that if he would
not voluntarily comply, they would have to force him. He repeated
his unwillingness, when his lordship rose up in a passion, and
commanded him not to come within 5 miles of Yarmouth or
Norfolk, and so freed him. Many of his members and followers
went to Norwich to accompany him, and boasted on their return
that Lord Townshend and the rest of the gentlemen, whenever they
spoke to Mr. Bridge, were with their hats in their hands, and glory
much of the respect and favour he found. Various opinions thereon.
I trust I shall submit with cheerfulness to those things which seem
good to our princes and their councils; their acts should not be
scanned by private persons, who cannot apprehend their reasons.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 106.] |
| Jan. 17. |
I. Dorislaus to Williamson. Mr. Ellis having promised me a
chamber in a few days, I will then bend my thoughts towards
doing you service. The Holland letters have not arrived. [Ibid.
No. 107.] |
| Jan. 17. |
John Powell to Hickes. No shipping in the harbour; I want to
know the price of wheat, barley, and oats. [Ibid. No. 108.] |
| Jan. 17. |
Same to Williamson. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 109.] |
Jan. 17.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. Two [men] were robbed last week between Dover and Deal, and a house was broken into by 3 seamen belonging to the Roebuck; one of them escaped, the other 2, after thei
commander, Capt. Liddell, had surrendered the goods, were carried
aboard, and after being ducked, were towed ashore, and turned
adrift. The conger caught last week was 7 feet long, 9 inches
deep, and weighed 69 pounds. The Dutch ship that wilfully ran
aground near Deal Castle has had her merchandize embezzled.
[Ibid. No. 110.] |
Jan. 17.
The Roebuck, Downs. |
Capt. George Liddell to the Navy Commissioners. I send the
boatswain and carpenter's demand for stores, with observations
thereon, and what is required to be done on board. My sailors have
little to receive, but yet grumble, so I proffered to discharge them
by tickets, and receive others. This has made them quiet, for they
can live as badly upon land as myself. [Ibid. No. 111.] |
| Jan. 18. |
Ant. Fist to Pepys. I cannot sufficiently thank you for
past help. Let me be protected from the troubles which may
happen to me by other debts which I have contracted. I desire
this, not out of any fraudulent design against my creditors, but to
be enabled to deserve your kindness by a performance of my duty,
and to give my creditors satisfaction. [Ibid. No. 112.] |
Jan. 18.
Woolwich. |
Wm. Acworth to the Navy Commissioners. I never hold myself
possessed of hemp on behalf of his Majesty, until it is aboard the
vessel that is to transport it, nor ever was so stupid as to give
the merchant a bill for a pound, till I had the master's hand
to all I could charge him with, and the master workman's hand
to the bill for the quality. The master complained that he was
pressed, and was backward in taking it in all along; otherwise the
merchants need not have lost above 20l. by the drying of the
11 bundles. He might have seen the weight had he pleased, but
not 1 in 20 but trusts as to that. I have done with him as with all
others, and will swear to the weight. The loss must be from his
deck, as it is owned by him to be in his possession, and if 5 tons had
been stolen he must have answered it; if he were not satisfied, why
did he give his hand? He might have sent a whole lighter-full
back, as well as part. I hope my reputation is as good as his. The
Portsmouth officers may give satisfaction as to whether he had water
in the hold or not. [S.P. Dom. Car. II. 254, No. 113.] |
Jan. 18.
Stourbridge. |
Rob. Foley to the Navy Commissioners. The goods that I
serve into the stores are not the usual sorts or sizes that merchants
buy, and are besides marked with the broad arrow, and prohibited
by you to be sold to others; they are cheaper than his late Majesty
bought by contract. You make an abatement for ready money;
I refer to you to make what abatement is reasonable upon every
bill paid according to his Royal Highness's warrant. I have been
a great sufferer by running into debt to keep a quantity of goods in
hand to supply the stores, and by staying so long for my money,
and I hope that you will let me partake of the ready money; and
that, as you took all Mr. Ingram's goods, though unmarked, with
some abatement, it may be no ill precedent to me, especially as I
paid him the money long before I received it out of the customs.
[Ibid. No. 114.] |
| Jan. 18. |
Grant to Walter Underhill, sen. and jun., and Sam. Walton, for
14 years, of the sole use of their new invention for preserving and
bringing salmon alive and well-conditioned to London, from Newcastle and Berwick. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 4.] |
| Jan. 18. |
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe to pay to Lewis
Grabu, Master of Music, 48l. 7s. 6d. for his livery for 3 years past,
and to allow him 16l. 2s. 6d. yearly for livery. [Ibid.] |
| Jan. 18. |
Thos. Knightley to Williamson. I lately sent a person with a
petition from a poor prisoner in Newgate [Marg. Griffith] who
knows not how soon she may be transported; being entreated by
her friends to get it answered, desire you will get a positive order,
when all fees will be paid. [S.P. Dom. Car. II. 254, No. 115.] |
Jan. 18.
Letter Office. |
A. Ellis to Williamson. I have received the despatch for Lord
Robartes, and required the principal officer to deliver it and return an
account. I beg you will meet Messrs. Cook and Wilkes at my
hermitage to eat a goose. [Ibid. No. 116.] |
Jan. 19.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Several Dutch merchant ships,
homeward bound, have been forced into St. Helen's road by contrary
winds. The Roe ketch has arrived to attend the Portland, which
has sailed for the Groyne. Sir Lawrence Van Heemskirk is come to
see to the fitting out of the Nonsuch. [Ibid. No. 117.] |
Jan. 19.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. The gold taken from the ship that
ran ashore near Deal was sent by the Governor of Dover Castle
with a good guard to Whitehall. [Ibid. No. 118.] |
| Jan. 19. |
Report by John Evelyn, and 2 other commissioners for prisoners
of war and sick and wounded soldiers, to Lord Arlington, as to the
allowances made to French prisoners during the war, from 2d. to 4d.
a day. [Damaged. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 119.] |
| Jan. 19. |
The King to the Commissioners of Sewers for Hatfield Chace.
We hear that the participants in the level of the Chace, to whom in
June last we entrusted the preservation of navigation, and of the
inheritance of the inhabitants, contrary to the contract made with
the late King, have neglected the works, whereby some are become
ruinous and decayed; and that on pretext of our previous orders,
the said participants suspend the orders of the commissioners for
repair of the same, discharge the tenants from payment of moneys
assessed upon them, and refuse to deliver up the records. To avoid
further misconstruction, we require you our commissioners to proceed
in the due execution of your commission, and provide for the preservation of the said level, and the parts of the counties adjoining
thereto, anything in our previous letter notwithstanding. [S.P.
Dom. Entry Book 25, p. 81.] |
| Jan. 19. |
Warrant for Isaac Perrot, an alien, to be made a free denizon.
Minute. [Ibid. p. 82.] |
Jan. 19.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney-General of the petition of the Brewers'
Company, for confirmation of their charter, with alterations and
additions. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 3.] |
Jan. 19.
Ordnance Office. |
Edw. Sherburne and Jonas Moore to the Navy Commissioners
Let us have an account of stores made chargeable on our office from
any of the King's yards and stores, to whom they were delivered,
and where and what indent or receipt was given for them. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 120.] |
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Abstract of the value of provisions, &c., issued out of the stores
at Deptford, Woolwich, Chatham, and Portsmouth, on the
ordnance account, for building and repairs, from1Sept.
1664. Total, 2,594l. 5s. 1d. —1 May 1669. [Ibid. No. 120i.] |
Jan. 20.
Brooke House. |
Certificate by J. Davies and Edm. Poortmans, that they find 2 bills
of imprest of 50,000l. each, charged in Sir George Carteret's
account for 1665 on Sir Denis Gauden; they were dated 28 Nov.
1665, but are entered in the ledger by mistake under 15 June 1665.
[Ibid. No. 121.] |
Jan. 20.
TheEmsworth, Holehaven. |
Capt. Walter Perry to the Navy Commissioners. Are we to
continue here? If so, I request a supply of provisions, having but
11 days' supply on board. Only one vessel has come from Rouen
within, Holdhaven, which is stopped on the quarantine. [Ibid.
No. 122.] |
Jan. 20.
Whitehall. |
Sir George Downing to Williamson. I have moved the Lords of
the Treasury about the Darley tithes, wherein Mr. Thomas,
Mr. Carey, &c., are concerned, and have directions to pass a warrant
for a lease, which shall be done with speed. [Ibid. No. 123.] |
Jan. 20.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Williamson. The Berner of Havre de Grace and
several other ships have arrived; the former reports that she was
driven so far back to sea that they were in great distress for victuals
and water, one man dying and several more being sick; so that they
intended running her ashore, had not the land proved a harbour.
They saw a great ship at sea, which had spent all her masts, supposed to have been a King's ship from Sir Thos. Allin; she has
since come into Mount's Bay. A Newcastle man, with Spanish
wines, was cast away near the Lizard, and all her goods, with the
master and one man, lost. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 124.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 125.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Commission for Basil Fielding to be ensign to Sir Phil. Musgrave's
company in Carlisle. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 20, p. 195.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Warrant to Sir Edw. Griffin to pay 10l. to Gideon Royer, for embellishing with arms, badges, &c., a letter sent to the Emperor of
Russia, by Sir Peter Wyche, Envoy Extraordinary. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 26, f. 47.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Pass for — Hemmet, — Abdra, and —Hammond,
Moors, natives of Barbary, to go into their own country. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 99.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Licence to Sir George Vyner to live out of Norfolk, where he is
sheriff, he having no house in the county. Minute. [Ibid.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Licence for Sir Cuthbert Heron [Bart.] to be absent from Northumberland whilst sheriff, to attend some personal business. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 126.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Minute of the above. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 99.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Warrant to pay to Baptist May, Keeper of the Privy Purse,
12,000l. for the said purse, without account. [Docquet, Vol. 24,
No. 5.] |
| Jan. 20. |
Warrant to pay all sums of money, ordered by several privy seals
to Hugh May, late Paymaster of the Works, but remaining unpaid,
to Phil. Packer, now Paymaster of the Works. [Ibid.] |
Jan. 21.
Chester. |
Ma. Anderton to Williamson. The King's pleasure boat Mary
has arrived at Holyhead from Dublin, with Sir Winston Churchill,
Sir Edw. Dering, Sir Allan Broderick, and Col. Cooke, Commissioners of the Court of Claims, also Rich. Cooke of his Majesty's
Bedchamber, brother to Col. Cooke. They brought with them
6 packets which had been detained by the easterly winds. The
John of London has sailed for Leghorn. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
No. 127.] |
Jan. 21.
Custom House. |
Sir J. Wolstenholme to Williamson. I much commiserate the case
of Rich. Pell and others using the trade of Iceland (?) which has been
long depending, and waits the report of the Secretaries of State; let
it be made with expedition, as the persons have been great sufferers,
and are lying at charge in expectation of a final order. [Ibid.
No. 128.] |
Jan. 21.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Marg. Griffith, prisoner in Newgate, to the King, that
being ordered to be transported for a felony, she may be sent to
Virginia, where she has a brother, and be allowed to serve with him,
being too weak to undergo the hard servitude required by a
stranger from a servant in foreign plantations. With reference
thereon to the Lord Chief Justice, or the Recorder of London, who
sat on the trial; and their report, dated 26 Jan., in favour of the
petitioner, if she gives good security to go to Virginia. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 254, No. 129.] |
| Jan. 21. |
Entry of the above reference. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 4.] |
Jan. 21.
Whitehall. |
Petition of John Ludlow to the King, for a pardon. Stands convicted for stealing to the value of 14s., though he never did it. Is
20 years of age, and served as a soldier in the wars in Portugal
against the Spaniards, where he received a wound in the head, and
is forced to wear a skull plate of silver; his father was a great
sufferer in his late Majesty's service. With reference thereon to the
Lord Chief Justice or Mr. Recorder, and the report of the latter,
John Howell. The suggestions of the petitioner are true as to the
small value of the goods stolen, and as to his age and wearing a
plate, but I cannot learn whether he was a soldier, or his father a
sufferer.—26 Jan. 1669. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 130.] |
| Jan. 21. |
Entry of the above reference. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33,
p. 4.] |
Jan. 21.
Portsmouth. |
St. J. Steventon to the Navy Commissioners. As to the complaint of the Dutch captain, Sir Lawrence Van Heemskirk, against
me, for not giving conduct money to all he sends with his note. I
reply that he, not knowing the end of conduct money, which is to
encourage seamen, gives his note to all that ask for conduct money
from London, which I refuse to pay when I see they are servants,
and know they have not come from London. |
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I hope I have discharged my duty by well husbanding the King's
money, and not paying where it is not due, which is the cause of
his complaint. Pray acquaint his Royal Highness, that I may not
be under censure by an untrue information. I sent all the bills for
provisions to the Comptroller, and the persons concerned in them
have been several times to receive them. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
No. 131.] |
Jan. 21.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Hubbard to the Navy Commissioners. Some men are
come from London in the Pearl to the Milford under my command.
I desire an order to the clerk of the cheque for entering them from
the time they first came to the Pearl, according to Capt. Berry's
certificate, that they may have satisfaction without the making of so
many tickets for so little time. [Ibid. No. 132.] |
Jan. 21.
Harwich. |
Capt. Silas Taylor to the Navy Commissioners. It is not with me
as with other yards, where they have clerks belonging to all officers
which assist in any exigency; but I have been forced to have all my
accounts of receipts and issues written in London, there being none
to do it here; I have not long known of my obligation to write
out the accounts for my predecessor, which has put me to much
trouble. I left 2 or 3 books with my scribe when I came from
London, and hope at my return in 2 or 3 weeks, to give Sir John
Mennes full satisfaction. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 133.] |
Jan. 22.
Plymouth. |
Roger Baker, purser of the Dartmouth, to the Navy Commissioners. At the last victualling at Portsmouth, being bound for
Tangiers and the Canaries, I received all but the beer, and the
frigate sailing to the Downs, I was forced to take up goods on credit
in lieu of it, so I bought 2 pipes of wine. I was commanded by the
captain on Christmas Day to issue a pint of sack to every man, and
one pipe being out, to bring the other. On 19 Jan. he sent for me to
his cabin, to know whether I would own the words I had sent up to
him the day before, accounting for its disposal, when he gave me 200
blows with his cane, and took me by the hair of my head, intending
to dash my brains out, had not God prevented by his providence; but
he so mangled my face that I fear I shall lose an eye, and while I
was under the doctor's hands, he commanded the boatswain to clap
me into the bilboes, atop of the forecastle, where I continued
10 hours, being nailed down with a staple to the davit. |
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When I was not able to subsist any longer, it being very frosty
and tempestuous weather, the master commanded the weather sail
to be taken from me, saying that if I would confess that I had
wronged the captain, he would release me; on telling him I could
not make myself guilty, he replied that I should lie there and rot;
but the captain not being aboard, rather than I should perish there
that night, he confirmed me to my cabin, with a sentinel, until
the commander came on board. On his coming on board, he sent
for the boatswain, and beat him about the head and face with his
fist, the rest of the officers not daring to approach, as he threatened
to have a council of war, and if it lay in his power, to have them
hanged. |
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I desire that justice may be done, in the first place, to his Majesty,
the commander having been guilty of 9 instances of frauds detailed,
and that satisfaction may be given for such great affronts. |
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I have several other articles to send you, but my bones being
almost broken, and having the use of only one eye, I was forced to
desire a friend to write this letter. I would have sent it earlier,
but it was so late before I came out of the bilboes, and I am still
under restraint. [4 pages. Ibid. No. 134.] Annexing, |
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Certificate by Wm. Day, and 5 other officers of the Dartmouth,
that Roger Baker having been in the bilboes most part of
the day, and the weather being cold, and he being in a weak
condition, they have resolved for his present preservation—
life being sweet, and Capt. [Rich.] Trevanion being ashore—
to confine him to his cabin with a sentry, as accustomed,
during the commander's pleasure.—19 Jan. 1669. [Ibid.
No. 134i.] |
Jan. 22.
Lenox yacht, Holehaven. |
Capt. John Holmes to the Navy Commissioners. His provisions will be expended in a week; shall expect further orders.
[Ibid. No. 135.] |
Jan. 22.
Dover. |
Jo. Carlisle to Rob. Francis. I beg your interest in behalf of my
friend John Thomas, who is unjustly accused of horsing strangers,
and is in the messenger's custody. As he is my deputy, the sooner
he returns the better. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 136.] |
Jan. 22.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Upwards of 17 vessels have set sail
for Lynn and Boston, and others have come in. [Ibid. No. 137.] |
Jan. 22.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. Two ships bound for Barbadoes, and
one for Cadiz, are detained by contrary winds. [Ibid. No. 138.] |
Jan. 22.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. Pray write to various postmasters to
hasten the mail, which comes in so late that the merchants get displeased. [Ibid. No. 139.] |
[Jan.] 22.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation of the prices at which wines are to be sold for the
ensuing year, as fixed by the Lord Keeper and others. [Ibid.
No. 140.] |
| Jan. 22. |
Entry of the above. [Printed. Proc. Coll., p. 265.] |
Jan. 22.
Whitehall. |
Petition of George, Earl of Bristol, to the King. Though my
services to his late and your present Majesty have been equalled by
few, I left my recompense to the charge of the chief ministers, whom
I thought my friends, but was disappointed until you were straitened
by bounty to others. At length I proposed several suits for myself,
none of which were refused by your Majesty, but none proved of
benefit, except 10,000l. granted out of Mr. Heveningham's estate for
my daughter's portion. I request that—as my estates have not been
restored, and I can no longer maintain my family with decency—the
proposals presented by me may be referred to some of the chief
ministers. |
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With reference thereon to the Lord Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, and
two Principal Secretaries of State, and their report that the 10,000l.
which was granted him from the forfeitures on prohibited goods
imported was for service, but was withdrawn on the King's displeasure towards him, and the money transferred to the Privy
Purse; that he expects compensation for 16 or 17 years' loss of a
pension of 2,000l. a year granted to his late father from the Court
of Wards, and for the loss of Lord Brooke's wardship; they advise
the renewal of his grant of 10,000l. from prohibited goods, and
establishment of his pension of 2,000l., so that after his eminent
services, he may be comfortable the remainder of his life. With
marginal notes [by Lord Arlington]. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254,
Nos. 141, 142.] Annexing, |
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Statement of the pretensions of the Earl of Bristol:—1st, to a
debt of 10,000l. for moneys due to him, for which he had a
privy seal drawn on the Customs, but owing to disputes with
the Customers, he never received the money; 2nd, for satisfaction for a balance of 2,000l. for the remaining term of a
pension granted to his late father from the Court of Wards,
for which he requests a lease of lands; 3rd, for reparation for
the wardship of Lord Brooke, the only profitable thing
assigned him, but which he lost by the abolition of the Court
of Wards. [3½ pages. Ibid. No. 142i.] |
| Jan. 22. |
Suggestions to remedy the dearness of timber, by throwing open
the trade to all, allowing its import in any vessels, charging the
English only such duties as they paid before the Act of Navigation,
and permitting them to import what they choose in any ships, but
confining foreigners to woods of their own growth; showing the
advantages thereof in bringing back the trade to the English, and
giving life to house-building and ship-building. [S.P. Dom., Car. II.
254, No. 143.] |
| Jan. 23. |
Statements to prove that the effect of the Act of Navigation has
been to throw the timber trade into the hands of the Danes; that
the high price of timber takes money from the English, many of
them sufferers from the late grievous fire, and gives it to Danes;
advising that the trade be thrown open, and showing the importance
of cheap timber, especially for rebuilding the city. [1½ pages.
Ibid. No. 144.] |
Jan. 23.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the Jewel House, to
grant a discharge to Wm. Dike, serjeant of the scullery, for
1,270/12 oz. of plate lost or wasted in the King's service, from the
Restoration to 21 Jan. 1667–8, the plate having been employed in
hazardous services as the coronation, feasts of St. George, &c., and
the waste not being so great as on like occasions formerly. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 25, p. 82.] |
Jan. 23.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to Dudley Rows, receiver of the revenues of
Windsor Castle, to pay 100l. to John Lawrence, and for the same
to be allowed in his accounts. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 26, f. 44.] |
Jan. 23.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. Above 100 bales of canvas and
Holland duck, and several other goods, value 200l., have been washed
onto the beach, supposed to have come from the Goodwin Sands,
or the wreck near Deal Castle. The boisterous weather continues.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 145.] |
Jan. 23.
Chester. |
Ma. Anderton to Williamson. The Resolution and 2 others have
been lost on the coast of Ireland, but nearly all their men were
saved. Your postmasters of North Wales are much to blame, as
they never send our Beaumaris or Conway letters, until the Irish
mail comes over. [Ibid. No. 146.] |
Jan. 23.
Lyme. |
Ant. Thorold to James Hickes. The Mary from St. Malo reports
that there is no sign of a breach there with the Dutch or English,
the trade being carried on amicably with the vessels of both.
[Ibid. No. 147.] |
Jan. 23.
Bristol. |
John Roche and Chris. Baynes to Laurence Du Puy, Mall House,
St. James'. We met Mr. Beanes on our arrival here, but when we
waited upon the Mayor, he put us off. There are others here with
pricking lotteries; we do not know their names, nor by what
authority they act, only we fear it will be an obstruction to
your interest if permitted. We have had our bill paid on sight,
and will send a just account of our charges, &c. [Ibid. No. 148.] |
Jan. 23./Feb. 2.
Montpelier. |
W. Allestree to [Williamson]. The great ship St. Louis Royal
is almost finished at Toulon, and seems to grace that port as well as
the Louvre does Paris. She is 147 feet in length by 13 in breadth,
and has 3 whole decks, all so high that the most proper man may
stand upright under them, and yet not reach the top by a span.
She carries 110 brass guns, of 24, 18, and 12 lbs, and is to have
1,000 men. Her cabins are so glorious and shining that they seem
rather made for diversion than fighting, and so beautified with
pictures, as if she were that way charmed against the force of
bullets. Her stern is adorned with such gilt and carved work, and
the King set there in so great pomp and majesty, with slaves in
chains at his feet, that he seems to triumph over captive Barbary
before he has put to sea. The faults which persons of judgment
find are that she is much too high for her length, that her guns
are too small, and that she will never sail well. |
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I intend to leave these parts in 3 months, spend some time on the
river Loire, and from thence to Paris and London. I have very
little news; as I have obeyed your counsels and commands in
coming into France, I hope I am not banished from your thoughts.
[1½ pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 149.] |
| Jan. 23. |
Sir John Mennes to Pepys. I had some discourse with Lord
Brouncker and Sir Wm. Warren, about the freight and hire of the
Golden Sun, which went to Portsmouth or Plymouth in 1666; I
want further information on several points given before our next
meeting on Tuesday, when I hope the case will have a final determination, by seeing his Majesty have right done him, as well as
the merchant. [Ibid. No. 150.] Encloses, |
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S. Pepys to Sir Wm. Warren. I have been with Sir Wm.
Coventry about your ship, and we will give you satisfaction
for her service, but she must be in a condition to sail in two
days. I have written to Mr. White to assist in getting men,
and enclose a letter from Sir Wm. Coventry to the Governor
of the Castle to assist him,—27 July 1666. [Copy. Ibid.
No. 150i.] |
Jan. 23.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. We docked the
Fairfax and Advice, which are very defective, having been in many
engagements, where their timbers were cut almost in pieces. If we
are to go in hand with them, we shall require 500 thick spruce
deals; meantime we shall employ the men with what we have
in the yard. I desire that the ships committed to my care may be
put into repair to proceed to service when required, but meantime
6 of the ships here are not to be reckoned. If I have a supply
of things wanted, I hope to give content in their despatch before
the summer passes. [1½ pages. Ibid. No. 151.] |
| Jan. 23. |
Col. B. Reymes to Pepys. Had the Board met, Lord Brouncker
promised to move you in my small business. Pray speak to him
and Sir John Mennes about it, that I may find the effects of
your favour in so just a debt, contracted for so good an end as the
promoting the manufacture of English sail cloth. [Ibid. No. 152.] |
Jan. 24.
Garland, Downs. |
Capt. Rich. Rooth to the Navy Commissioners. I received the
credit for 100l. at Tangiers, for supplying myself with a month's
provisions at Cadiz, which I was constrained to take up by my long
stay before Sally. I hope to arrive in London suddenly, for the
season has prevented longer stay on the coast of Barbary. I have
left the Francis to attend the garrison of Tangiers, and sailed from
Cadiz with the Success, 31 Dec. The Garland requires repair,
having sprung a leak, which stopped again of itself; if his
Royal Highness shall order her in, I beseech that it may be up to
Deptford. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 153.] |
Jan. 24.
Dover. |
Jo. Carlisle to Williamson. I repeat my request on behalf of my
deputy, John Thomas, falsely charged with horsing strangers, and
desire his despatch, as I am ill. I hear that the French King is
drawing his forces out of Flanders to Lorraine, and that he has
sent to the General of Flanders to deliver up Nieuport, and its
appendages, otherwise he will have them; it is believed the Duke
de Lorraine's forces will serve the King of France. A French
shallop has come in which had nearly been cast away; the master
was drowned. [Ibid. No. 154.] |
| Jan. 24. |
Sir M. d'Ognati to [Williamson]. I sympathize so with the
Abbé of Tulay, that I shall not be better till he has recovered his
health. I am to be bled this afternoon. Please send me the order
for despatch of the wines, that I may show the [Spanish] Ambassador
that I have credit with you. [French. Ibid. No. 155.] |
| Jan. 25. |
Warrant for 30 tuns of wine, half French and half Spanish, free
of custom, for the Condé de Molina, the Spanish Ambassador.
Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 102.] |
Jan. 25.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. The Rebecca and Harp have arrived
from France for Ireland; 15 sail of merchantmen left the harbour.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 156.] |
Jan. 25.
Lyme. |
Ant. Thorold to Hickes. The Windsor and Sarah have arrived
from Morlaix, and report that the French are making great
preparations for war, both by sea and land, having 40,000 men
ready for march, and listing more daily; also that beside ships
already built, they have several others of great force upon the stocks.
There are few Dutch ships in any of the French ports, and a breach
is expected early in the spring. [Ibid. No. 157.] |
Jan. 25.
Bristol. |
James Baskerville to Williamson. The Mary and the John and
Henry have arrived from the Straits. The former, on weighing her
anchor, had her capstan give way, so that what with the bars and
cable, most of the ship's company were borne down. One man was
killed, the master's leg and thigh were broken, and several others
were grievously wounded. [Ibid. No. 158.] |
Jan. 25.
Milford. |
John Powell to Williamson. A ship from Bordeaux, laden with
wines, has put in here by contrary winds; also one from Spain
laden with the same. [Ibid. No. 159.] |
| Jan. 25. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 160.] |
Jan. 25.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. The Dartmouth and the ships for
the East have sailed with a fair wind; some ships bound for
Bordeaux, the Straits, and Barbadoes have arrived. [Ibid. No. 161.] |
Jan. 25.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. The John of London, with a
quantity of Canary wine, ran aground on the Goodwin, when her
company left her, except two children, after which she fired, and
is now burning. It is said that there are two chests of gold dust,
and much other gold, as also elephants' teeth, and other rich commodities on board. Great boats are going off to her assistance.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 162.] |
Jan. 25.
Treasury Chambers. |
Sir George Downing to the Navy Commissioners. The Lords
Commissioners desire you to be here on Wednesday by 9 a.m.,
about perfecting the victuallers' contract. [Ibid. No. 163.] |
Jan. 26.
Woolwich. |
Giles Bond, Master of the Hope galliot, to the Navy Commissioners. I desire you to order me some provisions, as my vessel
will be launched to-day, and ready by the end of the week.
[Ibid. No. 164.] |
| Jan. 26. |
Warrant for permitting Robert Andrews, sheriff of Northamptonshire, to live out of the county, being so advised for his health,
he taking care that the service be not prejudiced thereby. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 102.] |
| Jan. 26. |
Pass for 2 horses to Holland. [Ibid.] |
| Jan. 26. |
Warrant to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, to grant to
Edw. Vernon the offices of keeper and ranger of Marchington
Ward in Needwood Forest, co. Stafford, during his life, and the
lives of George Vernon and Rich. Adderly, on his surrender of
a similar grant made by the late King to his father, Sir Edw.
Vernon; fee 6l. 13s. 4d. and allowances for hay, &c., for the deer.
[Ibid.] |
| [Jan. 26.] |
Warrant to Capt. Dowghty to preserve the game in the manor
of Richmond. Minute. [Ibid. f. 103.] |
Jan. 26.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. The Mary and Jane from Jamaica has
arrived; the Dartmouth frigate is still in this port, and other ships
are waiting wind. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 165.] |
| Jan. 26. |
Same to Williamson. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 166.] |
| Jan. 26. |
Sir John Marlay to [Williamson]. I hope my age and lameness
will excuse my non-attendance. Pray entreat Lord Arlington to
solicit his Majesty to refer my petition to the Treasury Commissioners. [Ibid. No. 167.] |
Jan. 26.
Co[ventry]. |
Ralph Hope to Rob. Francis. I have missed my [news] letters for
3 posts; let me know the reason why I do not deserve your courtesy,
and I will amend anything that disentitles me. [Ibid. No. 168.] |
| Jan. 27. |
Ralph Bostock to Rob. Francis. Hearing that there are several
vacancies as land waiters in the Custom House, if you have any
interest with the Farmers, I beg that you will use it on my behalf, and I will freely give 20l. [Ibid. No. 169.] |
Jan 27.
Rye. |
James Welsh to Williamson. M. de Foy, the French Ambassador's
servant, still lies in the prison here ready to perish, having nothing
but straw to keep him from the extremity of the weather, and only
the charity of the people to feed on. If you can, let the Ambassador
know of it, as it will tend much to his dishonour if Foy should
perish, for want of a supply to satisfy a debt contracted upon
account of his voyage over to England to serve him. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 254, No. 170.] |
Jan. 27.
Woolwich. |
Wm. Acworth to the Navy Commissioners. There were 21 casks
of several sorts of ironwork in the storehouse, received from
Portsmouth, in one of which were 100 dozen of Dutch rings, and
30 dozen of hinges; but it was broken open by the labourers, and the
goods taken away. I desire that the wages of two of them, named
Knight and Kent, may be stopped until the delinquents are discovered, the value of the rings and hinges taken away amounting
to 13l. 10s. [Ibid. No. 171.] |
Jan. 27.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. The works on
the new ship, and also on the Fairfax, Advice, &c., depend upon
a supply of plank; your answer that as soon as money can be had,
care shall be taken for a supply, will be too late, except it be presently done, as were money here, there are not 10 loads of plank
in this country, except Mr. Coles', whose goods are not so good as
you would expect, nor will he let you have them unless he has
payment of former moneys due, as well as ready money; so we
must either be supplied from London, discharge the men, or be
contented that they shall stand still. If no plank already cut can
be had, plank cut green out of timber purchased this spring will
not be fit to work until the end of summer; the using of such
wood is the real cause of so many ships being bad. Money must
be had, and an assurance made by contract with whomever I can
find, to supply timber and convert it to plank. If you cannot
make good 1,000l. or 2,000l. for this, a great deal more must be
speedily provided to pay off the men. [3 pages. Ibid. No. 172.] |
Jan. 28.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to the Navy Commissioners. We will give all
possible despatch to the fitting of the Nonsuch and Pearl for the
Straits; we want shovels. The Milford will sail to-day. [Ibid.
No. 173.] |
Jan. 28.
Woolwich. |
Edw. Byland to Pepys. We have launched the Katherine
and Anne yachts, and the Hope hoy, and docked the Jersey and
Wevenhoe ketch; but the dock being small, we put the hoy out
again, and laid ways for launching her. I want orders to go in
hand with the Jersey, which I will fit with such provisions as the
yard affords, or as you please to send; we want a new mainmast
from Deptford for her. We intend heaving up the mooring lighter,
which was damaged by the frost. The reed in Ham Creek is worth
20l., and the charge of cutting and bringing it over will amount
to 6l. 10s. [Ibid. No. 174.] |
| Jan. 28. |
The King to the Governors of the Charterhouse. We request
you to admit William, son of Eliz. Thompson, a scholar on
the Charterhouse, on the first vacancy after placing those already
recommended. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 25, f. 84.] |
| Jan. 28. |
John Snell to Williamson. The Lord Keeper has caused the
great seal to be affixed to the instrument sent, but doubts whether
Legato or Ambassadori ought not to be inserted for Oratori;
the words are "apud magnum Ducem Hetrurice oratori." You
are to look at the copy of that commission, and see by what name
the party resides there. Endorsed "The commission to Sir John
Finch." [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 254, No. 175.] |
| Jan. 28. |
Gilbert Thomas to Williamson. I have made inquiries after
Howard Coney, and send a description of his person. [Ibid.
No. 176.] |
| Jan. 28. |
Capt. Henry Spencer to Rob. Leigh, Dublin. I received the Lord
Deputy's warrant, and your letter to Sir George Rawdon, for apprehending Coney for a robbery at Whitehall. As Sir George has
gone to Dublin, and Coney has removed from his habitation, I
return the letter, but will keep the warrant, and use my best
endeavours to find him. Had the letter come 24 hours earlier, the
man might have been got, as I saw him the day before [Ibid.
No. 177.] |
| Jan. 29. |
Col. Walter Slingsby to Williamson. You may perceive, from
those who were with you yesterday, how apt some men are to stand
in their own light. Since a few widows are to be admitted, and
as the bearer, Mrs. De Luc, deserves beyond expression, I earnestly
hope his lordship will signify his design to have her admitted,
and then leave it to me to manage. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255,
No. 1.] |
| Jan. ? |
Petition of Rob. Underwood, father of Dorothy Kirk, nurse of
the late Duke of Cambridge, to the King, for a letter to the
Governors of Sutton's Hospital, to admit him on the next vacancy.
Had an estate of 150l. a year before the late troubles, but lost much
by aiding the loyal party, and buried his wife and most of his family
and tenants in the late contagion. [Ibid. No. 2.] |
| Jan. ? |
Petition of the same to the Duke of York, to the same effect.
[Ibid. No. 3.] |
| Jan. ? |
Petition of the same to Lord Arlington, a Governor of Sutton's
Hospital, for a letter to Sir Ralph Sydenham, master, to admit
him on the present vacancy; no letter is before his, and he has
spent all he has in looking after the place; lost many hundred
pounds by his loyalty during the usurpation. [Ibid. No. 4.] |
| Jan. ? |
Statement by Rob. Underwood, that he thinks the Charterhouse
Governors would have admitted him, but he could not readily
answer their questions, and Lord Arlington told him that he was
not qualified, being neither soldier, servant, nor sufferer for the
King; whereas he really lost 600l., spent for the loyal party. [Ibid.
No. 5.] |
| Jan. 29. |
The King to the Governors of the Charterhouse. We recommend
Rob. Underwood, reduced by loyalty from a competent estate to
great decay, for the next pensioner's place void after those already
recommended. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 17, p. 279.] |
[Jan. 29.]
[Whitehall.] |
Petition of Ralph Salkeld to the King, for pardon and release of
his fortune, forfeited because in Aug. 1664, after the prohibition for
any who had served against the King in the late usurpation to wear
arms, he reproved Rich. Ogle of Eglingham, Northumberland, for
appearing with his sword, and a quarrel arising, gave him a slight
wound, through neglect of which he died. Has lost his right arm
since, in war against the Dutch. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 6.] |
| Jan. 29. |
Reference of the above petition to the Attorney-General.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 6.] |
| Jan. 29. |
Presentation of David Lawrence to the vicarage of Maker,
co. Devon, void by resignation of Rob. Warren. Minute. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 19, p. 93.] |
| Jan. 29. |
Pass for six horses to France, for the Duke of Crequy. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, p. 70.] |
| Jan. 29. |
Grant to Thomas Segar of the office of Bluemantle Pursuivantat-Arms, void by death of Rich. Hornybrooke; fee 20l. yearly.
Minute. [Ibid. f. 103.] |
|
Docquet of the above, dated 18 Feb. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 13.] |
| Jan. 29. |
Warrant to the Sheriffs of London to allow Marg. Griffith,
convicted of felony at the Old Bailey sessions and sentenced to
transportation, to go and live with her brother, who is in Virginia,
on giving security so to do; granted on her petition in compassion
to her weakness. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 99.] |
| Jan. |
Draft of the above, dated 27 Jan. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 7.] |
Jan. 29.
Bristol. |
Dan. Furzer to the Navy Commissioners. Thanks for your care
of my condition, which was never at a lower ebb for want of
money, by which means my credit is much impaired, and life made
uncomfortable. I have been forced to leave Lydney, and come to
Bristol, to engage my person as I formerly did my credit. |
|
I intended for London, and there to settle, but have no hopes
of coming from these parts before men be satisfied. I owe Sir John
Wintour, Mr. Clayton, and others, 400l. for iron for the wares sent
and used up in the ships, and the shopkeepers here, of whom I had
commodities for the St. David, Dartmouth, Richmond, and Harp,
are so pressing for their money, that I cannot walk the streets in
peace; country and city are now too hot for me. Pray consider my
sufferings and patience, and put an end to them. I would have been
with you, but have not money to leave my family for their subsistence, or to defray my expenses up. The little stock I had is
all out, and much more in credit on the King's account, and I have
not wherewith to do merchants' work, or set myself and servants
to work. It will be my utter ruin if I cannot get some stock.
[1½ pages. Ibid. No. 8.] |
Jan. 29.
The Milford, Spithead. |
Capt. Thos. Locke to Pepys. I have entered myself aboard the
Milford, hoping you will obtain me some place, for I understand
there are several ships going to sea. If I cannot have a command,
let me have a cook's place. [Ibid. No. 9.] |
Jan. 30.
Dover. |
Thos. White to Pepys. I beseech you to move the Board
for arrears of money due to me and others; we are in extraordinary want, which makes the poor men impatient, and they
exclaim against me. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 10.] |
| Jan. 30. |
List by Wm. Burroughes of the pursers and their ships who have
not passed their accounts, or brought in their books in order
thereto. [9 pages. Ibid. No. 11.] |
| Jan. 30 |
List by the same of 25 pursers who are in debt on their accounts,
and do not appear to pay the balance. [Ibid. No. 12.] |
Jan. 30.
Roebuck, Downs. |
Capt. George Liddell to the Navy Commissioners. I sent up by
the Garland the anchor, cable, and rope, and shall send their dimensions by the next post. Capts. Strickland and Rooth, with their
frigates, sailed yesterday, and Capt. Trevanion, with the Dartmouth,
came in last night. [Ibid. No. 13.] |
Jan. 30.
Stockwith. |
John Russell to the Navy Commissioners. A great land flood
on the 26th floated the timber in the marshes and on the wharf,
some of which went adrift. I will attend you when it is drawn together. I have sent two of the hoys to Woolwich and Deptford,
and enclose their bills of lading. I desire you to order the masters
to be more careful in stowing their timber. [Ibid. No. 14.] |
Jan. 30.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. I have been filled with employment
by the Guinea ship, which struck on the Goodwin Sands, and after
the men had left her, fired, and drove 4 or 5 miles northward. The
seamen ventured out in boats, and fetched away most of the
elephants' teeth, and some dyeing wood, which was the principal
cargo. The wreck where the soldiers had the command comes to so
poor account that the merchants have resolved to leave off inquiry
here, and make their address to Whitehall, for satisfaction for what
the soldiers have purloined. The whole discourse is of a war with
France, but those of better judgment pray for peace. [Ibid.
No. 15.] |
Jan. 30.
Weymouth. |
John Pocock to Hickes. I hear by a vessel from Bayonne that
8 frigates of 40 and 50 guns each have been launched, that 4 more
are ready, and that they are building in all parts of France. [Ibid.
No. 16.] |
Jan. 30.
Pembroke. |
John Powell to Williamson. The fair winds on Wednesday last
brought out all the vessels in Milford, except the Agnes of Leith
with wines from Bordeaux. [Ibid. No. 17.] |
Jan. 31.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Rob. Francis. Pray speak to Mr. Williamson to
influence Lord Arlington on my behalf, that I may regain my
former employment as surveyor. The Guinea wreck will not be
much out of the company's way, as they are recovering most part
of the goods, and the commander, officers, and seamen lose their
wages. [Ibid. No. 18.] |
Jan. 31.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. When I was dismissed from my
surveyorship, the Farmers of the Customs bade me complain against
Marsh that put me out, if I could find aught against him. I send a
copy of the articles which I have against him, and will send another
copy to Mr. Snow, who will present them in private to the 2 aldermen. I have assurance from Mr. Snow, my Lord of Canterbury's
treasurer, that Alderman Backwell and Sir Rob. Vyner take great
notice of the trick that was played me, by thrusting me out without any complaint, and have assured him they will suddenly take
notice of our ports, and remember me. My whole business now is
to make Sir John Wolstenholme and Sir John Shaw my friends.
Pray speak to them on my behalf, as it was by your favour
I first got the employment. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 19.]
Annexing, |
|
Eight articles of complaints by Rich. Watts, against Barth.
Marsh, surveyor at Deal, for buying exciseable articles of
several persons named on board ships, and evading payment
of the duties.— 29 Jan. 1669. [1¼ pages. Ibid. No. 19i.] |
Jan. 31.
Rushton. |
G. Blount to [Williamson]. Both myself and wife have felt the
good effects of your writing to Col. O'Brien and Lady Thomond,
and are glad to hear the Colonel owns the debt to you; as he
desires to know to whom he is to pay it, my wife desires it may
be paid to you, when the bonds, judgments, &c., and a discharge
from Rouse and Meurrill, to whom the bond was made by my cousin,
shall be delivered up to you. Mr. Buxton will have nothing to do
with them, but upon payment of the debt to you, we will free him
by giving up his engagements. I have sent for the account, and
when received, will forward it. With a note by M. Blount, thanking
him for his interference. [2 pages. Ibid. No. 20.] |
Jan. 31.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Milford is ordered to the
Groyne, to attend the young Duke of Tuscany; the Portland, formerly intended for that service, has come in to refit, having lost her
masts. The Pearl has received orders to carry a packet to Sir Thos.
Allin. The Dartmouth, that was appointed convoy for the Canaries,
rides in St. Helens; she came from Cadiz, and touched at Tangiers,
where all things are in good condition. [Ibid. No. 21.] |
Jan. 31.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. I give you particulars as to how far you may depend on the instrument mentioned by Lord Brouncker, and what he will be expected to perform
and be responsible for, being borne as a shipwright. I hope you
have taken some course for speedily supplying plank, deals, and
other goods, of which I have so great a want. [12/3 pages. Ibid.
No. 22.] |
| [Jan.] |
Account by B. St. Michel, muster master, of 40 ships mustered by
him in the Downs, between Aug and Dec. 1668; crews from 288 to
39: total men, 4,078; runaways, 1,556; also of weekly payments
made by him in relation thereto, between July 1668 and the January
following. [2½ pages. Ibid. No. 23.] |
| [Jan.] |
Memorandum that Alice. Duchess Dudley, who died at her house
near St. Giles' Church, Holborn, 22 Jan. 1668–9, in her lifetime gave
for the augmentation of 6 vicarages named in co. Warwick, 20l. yearly
apiece for ever; also to the same churches, and several others, divers
large pieces of plate, to be used at the celebration of the Sacrament.
That she gave to the church of St. Giles the greatest bell in the
steeple, and divers great pieces of massive plate; paved the chancel
with marble, built the fair blue gate at the entrance to the churchyard, and purchased a fair house of 30l. a year value, for the perpetual
incumbent. She also gave the hangings for the choir, which cost
80l. 10s.; 2 service books, embroidered in gold, 5l.; a velvet altar
cloth with gold fringe, 60l.; a cambric cloth to lay over it, with a
deep bone lace, 4l. 10s.; another fine damask cloth, 3l.; 2 cushions
for the altar, richly embroidered with gold, 10l.; a Turkey carpet to
lay before the altar, 6l.; a long screen to sever the chancel from the
church, richly carved and gilt, 200l.; a fair organ, 100l.; the organ
loft, richly wrought and gilt, and a tablet of the 10 commandments,
the Creed, and Lord's Prayer, richly adorned, 80l.; the rails before
the altar, curiously carved and gilt, 40l. She also gave 100l. towards the repair of the steeple at St. Sepulchre's without Newgate,
which was much defaced by the woeful fire. |
|
By her will she bequeathed 100l. a year for ever for the redemption of Christian captives out of the hands of the Turks; 100l. for
ever to the poor of the parish of Stoneley and 7 other parishes
named; 400l. for the purchase of lands in augmentation for the
maintenance of the poor in the almshouse near St. Giles' Church;
and 200l. for placing out poor apprentices; 50l. to be distributed to
poor people on the day of her funeral; 5l. to each place where her
body should rest in its passage from London to Stoneley, in Warwickshire, where she has a noble monument, erected divers years
since, of black and white marble, which cost above 300l.; also 6d.
apiece to every indigent person meeting her corpse on the road
from London to Stoneley. [1½ pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255,
No. 24. See pp. 208, 209, infra.] |
| [Jan.] |
Petition of Zachary Browne to the Duke of York, for such
consideration as he shall think fit, being wholly deprived of the
use of his left hand by an engagement with the French at
Martinique, while commander of the Assistance. [Ibid. No. 25.]
Enclosing, |
|
Certificate by J. Pearse, Surgeon-General, to the truth of the
above petition.—17 Jan. 1669. [Ibid. No. 25i.] |
| Jan. ? |
Petition of Mary, wife of Robert Everard, prisoner in the Gatehouse, Westminster, to Lord Arlington, that her husband may be
removed to King's Bench Prison, or otherwise relieved; for want of
means, he is in the lower ward, where he has been a month, and it
is so noisome that his life is in danger. [Ibid. No. 26.] |
Jan.
Saturday. |
Thos. Corney to Williamson. For God's sake see what may be
done in my business, as I am reduced to that low ebb that I am
ashamed to stir abroad, having had all my clothes stolen out of my
lodging; and yet I have a friend who will advance anything for
the getting of this place for a livelihood for me. The situation is
in the disposal of the Ordnance Commissioners, and may be had
with one word from his lordship. [Ibid. No. 27.] |
| Jan. ? |
Thos. Fletcher to [Pepys]. Pray obtain me a bill of imprest,
without which I cannot despatch the carved works of so many
frigates as are now setting forth at Chatham. [S.P. Dom., Car.
II. 255, No. 28.] |
| Jan. |
Lord St. John to Lord Arlington. Pray offer Thos. Neale to his
Majesty, as a deputy-lieutenant under my command, in the room of
Lord Sandys, deceased. [Ibid. No. 29. This should have preceded
the Declaration on Neale's behalf, p. 159 supra.] |
| Jan. ? |
Warrant for a grant to John, son of Sir John Skelton, of pardon,
with restitution of goods, for killing Fras. Edgecombe. [Draft.
Ibid. No. 29A.] |
| Jan. |
Grant to Wm. Legge, page of honour, of a pension of 120l. a year.
[Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 8.] |
| Jan. |
Lists sent by Mor. Lodge, of Deal, to Williamson, of ships in the
Downs during the month, as follows:— |
| Vol. 255. No. |
Date. |
King's. |
Merchant. |
Wind. |
|
30 |
Jan. 1 |
2 |
12 |
N.N.W. |
|
31 |
" 2 |
2 |
13 |
N.E. |
|
32 |
" 3 |
2 |
9 |
N.W. |
|
33 |
" 4 |
2 |
6 |
S.E. |
|
34 |
" 5 |
2 |
6 |
E. |
|
35 |
" 6 |
2 |
7 |
E. |
|
36 |
" 7 |
1 |
6 |
E. |
|
37 |
" 8 |
1 |
6 |
N.W. |
|
38 |
" 9 |
1 |
1 |
E. |
|
39 |
" 10 |
1 |
1 |
E. |
|
40 |
" 11 |
1 |
1 |
E. |
|
41 |
" 12 |
1 |
1 |
E. |
|
42 |
" 13 |
1 |
1 |
N.E. |
|
43 |
" 14 |
2 |
— |
W. |
|
44 |
" 15 |
2 |
— |
E. |
|
45 |
" 16 |
1 |
— |
W. |
|
46 |
" 17 |
1 |
— |
E. |
|
47 |
" 18 |
1 |
1 |
S.W. |
|
48 |
" 20 |
1 |
5 |
N.N.W. |
|
49 |
" 21 |
1 |
3 |
S. |
|
50 |
" 22 |
1 |
5 |
S. |
|
51 |
" 23 |
1 |
6 |
S.W. |
|
52 |
" 24 |
1 |
5 |
S.W. |
|
53 |
" 25 |
3 |
3 |
E.S.E. |
|
54 |
" 26 |
3 |
6 |
N. |
|
55 |
" 27 |
3 |
2 |
N.E. |
|
56 |
" 28 |
3 |
4 |
S.E. |
|
57 |
" 29 |
1 |
5 |
W. |
|
58 |
" 30 |
2 |
11 |
N.W. |
|
59 |
" 31 |
1 |
18 |
W.N.W. |
