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| Feb. 1. |
Certificate by Herbert, Bishop of Hereford. Mr. Willis has been
presented to the vicarage of Kingston by the Countess of Dysart,
the supposed lawful patroness, and is hindered from institution by a
caveat entered by Mr. Ramsey, who pretends a title thereto; but as
the bishop of the diocese has appointed Mr. Willis to officiate there
until the right patronage is determined, he cannot do so without
hazarding his other living of Dinton by non-residence. I conceive that as Mr. Willis is chaplain to his Majesty, by virtue of
a statute made for the purpose, the King may grant him a
dispensation for residence on his other living, he providing a curate
to be approved of by the bishop, to officiate at Kingston. [See
5 Feb. infra. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 60.] |
| Feb. 1. |
Dr. Henry Vinter to Williamson. My wife wishes you to taste a
country dish, and sends you a chine of pork and a turkey. I call it
a turkey because it has no fellow, but it had one before Reynard
surprised her, and therefore we dare not keep this any longer, for
fear she should follow her many brothers and sisters that have gone
before her. I hear that Dr. Gillingham, prebend of Windsor, has
been dead 5 weeks. I once supplied his month for him, and the
charges attending, but shall not look to be repaid by succeeding him,
hearing there is a mandate lying ready for the place. [Ibid. No. 61.] |
Feb. 1.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Between 20 and 30 laden ships have
arrived from Hull and Newcastle; several colliers are at anchor in
the roads. [Ibid. No. 62.] |
Feb. 1.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. Arrival of the Ann from the Canaries
with wine, the John and William bound for the Barbadoes, the
Welcome of London from New England, with tobacco, sugar, &c.,
and the Elizabeth from Dover, bound for Bordeaux. [Ibid. No. 63.] |
| Feb. 1. |
The King to the Duke of York. Finding it an advantage to hire
merchant vessels for convoys, rather than use ships of war, we
authorize you to hire as many merchant vessels as will be required
for the next summer. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 17, p. 280.] |
Feb. 1.
Whitehall. |
Recommendation to the Treasury Commissioners of the petition
of Adam de Cardonnel, for continuance of his deputy in the office of
customer at Southampton, he being obliged to attend to some affairs
of his late brother in Normandy. The King is disposed to grant it
on account of the loyalty and useful services of the petitioner and
his family. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 6.] |
Feb. 1.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Treasury Commissioners of the petition of Wm.
Duncker, for speedy payment for several jewels furnished to his
Majesty. He had an assignment from the late Lord Treasurer on
the hearth money, but it has been stopped for 2 years, on pretence
of that revenue's being assigned to the city. [Ibid. p. 7.] |
Feb. 1.
Woolwich. |
W. Hannam to the Navy Commissioners. I have not received an
order requested to the Ordnance officers, for a dozen old guns to make
fast hawsers when ships lie ashore, though you signified you would
write to them for that purpose. Shall I set the low masts of frigates
that want them, as opportunity presents, the spring of the year
coming on apace? [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 64.] |
Feb. 1.
Roebuck, Downs. |
Capt. George Liddell to the Navy Commissioners. I received the
boatswain and carpenter's stores, and sent up the anchor, cable.
and buoy rope, to be delivered at Deptford. I send a copy of my
receipt. [Ibid. No. 65.] |
Feb. 2.
Lenox, Holehaven. |
Capt. John Holmes to Pepys. Pray move the Board for a supply
of victuals. I wrote 10 days since, but to no effect. [Ibid.
No. 66.] |
| 1669. Feb. 2. |
M. Wren to Pepys. I desire that your proposition for balancing
the storekeeper's account may be sent to his Royal Highness, as he
cannot come to a resolution without it. I am detained so long at
the African House that I cannot wait on you. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 255, No. 67.] |
Feb. 2.
Portsmouth. |
St. J. Steventon to Pepys. John Leafe well remembers he
was borne on the Hardereen or Shepherd flyboat, but there was
never a ketch or galliot of that name; it is a mistake in the transcript. I have inquired about Mr. Furzer's anchors aboard the
Edgar, but we cannot distinguish them from others, and the boatswain who shipped them being in London, we cannot send up the
bill until he returns. I carried the Board's letter to Mr. Capelin at
Southampton, for delivering the hemp, which he will do. [Damaged.
Ibid. No. 68.] |
| Feb. 2. |
Robert Mayors to [the Navy Commissioners]. I repaired to
Weybridge, and found 600 loads of compass timber lying by the
water side, belonging to Asting Kingsberry and Edw. Buckley, which
is fit for the new ship at Deptford. [Ibid. No. 69.] |
| Feb. 2. |
Certificate by Henry Marson, and 5 other inhabitants of St. Olave,
Southwark, that James Roffey has been a distiller there for many
years, and that it has been his employment ever since they knew
him. [Ibid. No. 70.] |
Feb. 2.
Hull. |
Col. Ant. Gilby to Williamson. I petitioned his Majesty to have
the drowned lands in the Humber in fee farm, under a small rent,
but a lease for 31 years was all I could obtain from the Treasury
Commissioners, which was too small encouragement for the great
hazard. Having however gone too far to give over without some
trial, I beg you to move Lord Arlington to obtain his Majesty's approbation to what the Lords have done. |
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There is a general disturbance in men's minds by an apprehension
of changes, particularly in the affairs of the Church, about which
rumours are scattered by disaffected persons; but what course to
take to suppress the present licentiousness of discourse will not
become me to offer. If the bearer, my kinsman, could be of
any service, you would find him an honest and not unfit servant.
[1½ pages. Ibid. No. 71.] |
Feb. 2.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. It was not the Dartmouth that
was at St. Helen's Road, but a Dutch man-of-war, bound for the
Straits. The Milford and Pearl still ride at Spithead. The
Portland has her new masts, and will soon be ready to sail.
[Ibid. No. 72.] |
Feb. 2.
The Monmouth, Algiers Bay. |
Sir Thos. Allin to Williamson. We have been 19 days coming
from Genoa, having had great storms and winds, which have split
and blown away the best of our sails, and the Yarmouth's foremast
is cracked and split. |
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We found that these people had given orders to bring up all English
[ships] that had foreigners' goods, and that they had taken out of the
William of London 60 Spaniards, many friars, and a person of
quality, for whom they want 100,000 pieces of eight as ransom. |
| 1669. Feb. 2. |
They next brought up the Phœnix of London, laden with sugar,
tobacco, &c., which they unloaded, paid the freight, and sent her
away. They had the Peter Westlocke, also of London, but I having
demanded satisfaction for the others, it put them to consult, so that
she got away the next morning, and came to me; but had she stayed
longer, she would have been made prize. |
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Three of their frigates came in with a British vessel from Leghorn,
richly laden with silk, coral, and other goods; they came sneaking
so close to the shore that we could not get at them. They were
very fierce with this vessel for carrying 3 Slavonian women of the
Bashaw's town; he appeared and was very angry, and nothing
would serve him but sending the 3 frigates to let the Grand Seignior
know that the English sold his subjects, and that our ambassadors
and merchants must be clapped up; whereas they daily break the
English articles, by suffering those of Sally to send our men to
Algiers, to be there sold. The 3 women were passengers sent by
Peter de Silva, owner of the lading, but it was the loss of the
goods; otherwise the Bashaw would have used his interest to free
the ship for a good bribe. |
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They say they must have their frigates if we carry foreigners
and their goods, and as they meet none but English, this, with their
necessity for want of money to pay their soldiers, has made them
break the 2nd and 14th articles, which the English have long strove
for. They say they will not break with us, or take our ships or
merchandize, until we break with them, which makes me consider
how to handle with them. I intend to pretend we can do nothing
until the King has cognizance of these actings, and returns his
answer, which I hope will serve the turn until we can be ready for
them. Our fleet being parted, we have but 5 here; one fireship was
lost at Tangiers, the other lading, at Leghorn, marble stones for the
King's new building. All our ships are foul, and we have but
7 weeks' provisions, at short allowance; all our boatswains' and
carpenters' stores are expended, and very little money left. These and
other difficulties make me grey-headed. I wish there were a better
statesman to manage these affairs, although none serve with a greater
desire to please the King than myself. |
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On 24 Jan. they sent me notice that they were resolved that
whatever English ship they met, with Turkish people aboard, should
be condemned as prize, and the men made slaves; also that all
ships having more strangers than natives—let them be passengers,
merchants, or mariners—should be all alike prize; but they verbally
promised that all our ships not offending these 2 articles should go
free; but we must not believe them, they having broken their first
articles, upon which I demanded the Phœnix's sugar, tobacco, &c.,
and her captain had not offended in either. They offered the return
of Capt. Taylors ship, &c., on condition I presented them with
15 barrels of powder, and 2 slaves that were in our ships. This I
agreed to do, on their promise to pay the damage, whereupon,
on 1 Feb., they delivered up his ship, sails, and 200 pieces of eight,
towards the charge he was at. |
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On the 2nd I sent Capt. Lloyd for their final answer to all my demands, and he brought 2 papers of their agreeing to keep strictly to
the old articles, with the 2 exceptions before mentioned. [1¼ pages.
S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 73.] |
| Feb. 3. |
Earl of Craven, Sir John Denham, and Sir P. Howard, Commissioners of Streets and Highways, to Lord Arlington. As
Wm. Heart is appointed Paviour-General, and the King has spoken
to you to draw up a warrant for a patent of his place, we beg-to
inform you that we have often employed him, and found him
capable and honest in all his dealings; and that as soon as his patent
can be despatched, we intend to set him about paving the way going
down to your house from Tothill Street. [Ibid. No. 74.] Enclosing, |
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Heads of a patent for creating Wm. Heart Paviour-General
for England. [2½ pages. See p. 190 infra. Ibid. No. 74i.] |
Feb. 3.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Williamson. The Ann and other ships named
have arrived from Barbadoes, New England, &c., and report that
there are 20 sail of ships on the stocks at Boston, and a great crop
of tobacco at Virginia. The Elizabeth of Dover has sailed for
Bordeaux. [Ibid. No. 75.] |
| Feb. 3. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect as the latter part of the
above. [Ibid. No. 76.] |
Feb. 3.
Bristol. |
James Baskerville to Williamson. Nine sturdy thieves were taken
at this St. Paul's Fair, with several goods in their possession, and
clapped into Newgate, and their horses, some of which were very
good ones, have been seized. There are 12 more of the gang in
other parts of the West. Their ordinary calling was to frequent
great fairs and markets, and there to steal out of shops, &c., and it
is believed that they use the highway trade besides. [Ibid. No. 77.] |
Feb. 3.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Thos. Ingram, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, to order Sir John Curzon, Bart., receiver, to pay 17,900l. to
Sir Thos. Osborne and Sir Thos. Littleton, commissioners appointed
for the office of Navy Treasurer, and a transcript of this order is to
be enrolled before the Treasury Commissioners. [Ibid. No. 78.] |
| Feb 3. |
Entry of the above. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 103.] |
| [Feb. 3.] |
Draft of the above. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 78a.] |
| Feb. 3. |
The King to the Duke of York. We wish you to appoint a double
sloop to be fitted, manned, and victualled for the use of the Isle of
Wight, following the directions of Sir Rob. Holmes, the Governor.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 31, f. 16.] |
| Feb. 3. |
The King to Lord Middleton, Governor of Tangiers. Sir Arthur
Basset, captain of a foot company in Tangiers, has requested, in consideration of the infirmities caused by his wounds and sufferings in
the cause of the late King, a dispensation from his undergoing so
long and tedious a journey. We have therefore dispensed with his
attendance on his command, and request that all moneys due to him
be paid him, notwithstanding his absence. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 3.
The Dartmouth, Holehaven. |
Roger Baker, purser, to the Navy Commissioners. Since my
reporting the abuses of my commander, I have been confined
a prisoner, and cannot follow the ship's business; so I cannot
provide books in case she is paid off. The captain has not yet
rated his men, and God knows when he will. I beg an order for
my speedy repair to London to attend you. [S.P. Dom., Car. II.
255, No. 79.] |
Feb. 3.
Navy Office. |
Col. Thos. Middleton [Navy Surveyor] to the Navy Commissioners. I have heard what Sir Wm. Warren and Capt. Taylor had
to say about the masts in Gottenburg and New England, and I am
of opinion that they belong to the King, and ought to be fetched
home; although we have now a peace, yet we know not how soon
a war may break forth, and an after-game is hazardous. Details of
proceedings relating thereto. Sir Wm. Warren demands the first
cost, saying it is the Board's work, and not his, to fetch them.
[4 pages. Ibid. No. 80.] |
Feb. 4.
Chatham. |
Col. Thos. Middleton to Pepys. I desire that 2 men, employed as
lookers-out, may be called in and heard, as they have done the King
good service. They say that several masts have gone adrift, and if
not looked after, will be lost. I wonder Fryer's business should die
away; there was much in it, if examined. [Ibid. No. 81.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Col. Middleton [to Pepys]. Samples of each species of goods in
the stores have been taken, and lodged in the hands of the storekeeper. I have taken account of cordage wanting for fitting ships
for sea from all the ports, and have ordered the clerks of the ropeyards to make good what is required. Lighters are only wanted at
Deptford, and it would be more inconvenient to build than to hire
them. One article in the captains and boatswains' instructions
ought to be to wet all new sails in salt water, and well dry them,
before laying up. |
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Particulars of timber in Sherwood, Aliceholt, and Whittlewood
Forests. I was prevented from taking a survey of the creek at
Chatham which Commissioner Pett calls his, but I have heard wise
men say that, so far as the water flows in any of the King's territories, it is called the King's waste, and if so, that creek may be
called the King's Creek. I understand there is no place so fit to
secure masts, it being capable to receive as many as the King will
have occasion to make use of. The marsh adjoining to the creek is
worth 5l. or 6l. a year. As to the house formerly occupied by
Mr. Pett, I hear that he was never so profuse as to bestow the value
of 5s. on anything that was the King's. Mr. Champane promised to
give satisfaction for the damage done to the Monmouth by the
Italian ship, amounting to 13l. 12s. 8d., but Champane having gone
into his own country, the King may account that as lost. [4 pages.
Ibid. No. 82.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Warrant to Lord Admiral the Duke of York to order the sale of
the decayed provisions mentioned in a list taken by the Navy
Surveyor. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 9.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Licence to Sir James Clavering to enclose 300 acres of his land in
Whitehouse, co. Durham, and to have the liberty of a park and free
warren therein. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 9.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Constitution of Rob. Spencer, and 8 others, as Commissioners for
Appeals and regulating the Excise, with allowance of 200l. a year
each from the Excise. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 4.
Court at Whitehall. |
Warrant to John Ashbumham to pay to Sir Thos. Osborne and
Sir Thos Littleton, for the use of the Navy, 1,500l., part of 3,000l.
ordered 22 Dec. last to be paid to him by Sir Thos. Ingram, Chancellor
of the Duchy of Lancaster, from the duchy revenues, for secret service.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 26, f 45.] |
Feb. 4.
Milford. |
John Powell to Williamson. Two vessels, laden with wine and
salt from Bordeaux, put in here by contrary winds, one bound for
Leith, the other for Bristol. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 83.] |
| Feb. 4. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 84.] |
Feb. 4.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. The goods of the Guinea ship have
been brought on shore in good condition, and the salvers well paid.
As for the Dutch wreck, the merchants will receive little more than
their charges; I have been taking the depositions for the last 16
days. The general blame is laid on the soldiers of Deal Castle.
[Ibid. No. 85.] |
Feb. 5.
5 p.m. |
Lord Keeper Bridgeman to Williamson. Pray get the warrant
despatched to enable the Chancellor of the Duchy [of Lancaster]
to pay some money to the Treasurer of the Navy, or let me know
the cause of the obstruction, as I have to find great part of the
money on his security. [Ibid. No. 86.] |
Feb. 5.
Whitehall. |
Order in Council that, as in the late retrenchments 2 privy seals
were not entered—viz., 873l. ls. 8d. a year from the Treasury Chamber
to the King's gentlemen ushers and waiters, &c., for riding charges
and attendance in preparing his houses; and 5871. 4s. 2d. for the
Queen's ushers and waiters for like service—Lord Arlington prepare
a warrant for their payment. Also that the musicians for the King's
chapel, viz, 24 violins and 2 composers named, and M. Le Grange
for a bass, be paid for their service as formerly, any order for
retrenchment notwithstanding. [3 pages. Ibid. No. 87. See
p. 204 infra.] |
Feb. 5.
Plymouth. |
Sir Bernard Gascon [or de Gascoigne] to [Williamson]. The misfortune to the Portland is like to keep me for some days in this
wilderness town, almost out of the world, where the Presbyterian
is in his most puritanical seat, and there is "neither company
neither woman fit for a gentleman to pass his time." Pray forward
my letter enclosed to Lord Ossory, and if you have any news of
the Prince of Tuscany or Abate Brunetti, favour me with it.
[2 pages. Ibid. No. 88.] |
Feb. 5.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Rob. Francis. Why are not the Gazettes and
letters sent? I have not received any Gazettes for 2 months. I
have written several letters, but received no answer. [Ibid. No. 89.] |
Feb. 5.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Two ships have arrived, one from
Gallipoli [Italy ?] with oil, and the other from Bordeaux with wines
Several vessels were forced from their anchors by the storms, and I
am ignorant what has become of them. Four vessels have sailed
for the North Seas to catch cod; 17 vessels are riding at anchor in
the roads, chiefly colliers, bound southward. [S.P. Dom., Car. II.
255, No. 90.] |
Feb. 5.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Francis. Pray solicit Williamson to speak to
Sir John Wolstenholme in my behalf, and I shall then be sent for.
I sent my articles of complaint to my friends at Lambeth, for them
to show to some of the farmers [of Customs] in private. Capt.
Wilson was interred to-day at Sandwich; he was deputy-governor
of Dover Castle, under Kelsey, in Oliver's time. [Ibid. No. 91.] |
Feb. 5.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. I hear from Mr. Snow that
Sir John Wolstenholme is most against me; if Lord Arlington
and you would speak to him, all my business as to the Custom
House will be effected. [Ibid. No. 92.] |
Feb. 5.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. Only one vessel has arrived from
Bordeaux. I send letters received from Mr. Holding. I understand
the mail was opened at Salisbury. [Ibid. No. 93.] |
Feb. 5.
Minehead. |
John Maurice to Williamson. Several vessels arrived from
Ireland report the great distress that the Thomas and John Francis
underwent, in their voyage from Minehead to Ireland. They were
slenderly victualled, were forced to sea as far as the Bay of Biscay
by a violent north-east wind, and were very near starving, when a
Dutchman sailed by, and spared them a hogshead of wine, another
of water, and a stone of bread. A Frenchman, passing by a little
before, refused to give them any relief. After 16 days, they got
into port, the passengers and seamen being much prejudiced in
health for want of necessaries. Our comptroller being dead, I would
give 100l. if I could have the place by immediate warrant. [Ibid.
No. 94.] |
Feb. 5.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Treasury Commissioners of the petition of
Sir Fras. Doddington, for the place of Comptroller [of Customs] at
Minehead, void by death of Hen. Pinkney. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 33, p. 7.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant for a dispensation to Thos. Willis, alias Willes, M.A., to
be absent from Dinton, co. Bucks, where he is minister, during the
time that he officiates at Kingston-upon-Thames, whereunto he is
presented. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 19, p. 93.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Grant to Sir George Stonehouse of the dignity of a baronet, with
remainders to John and James, his second and third sons, with his
former precedency, he having levied a fine of his title and dignity of
baronet, to extinguish the same. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 10.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Grant to him of a discharge in the usual form, ordered to him
30 Dec. last for secret service. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to John Ashburnham to pay 3,000l. to Sir Thomas
Osborne and Sir Thomas Littleton, Commissioners appointed for the
Navy Treasurer, for the use of the Navy. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255.
No. 95.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Entry of the above. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 105.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Warrant to the Bailiffs and Recorder of Ipswich to suspend the
punishment of burning in the hand, in case Wm. Fernely should be
convicted of the manslaughter of Darcy Blosse. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 30, f. 105.] |
| Feb. 5. |
Grant to Sir Rich. Raynsford of the place of a Justice of the
Court of King's Bench. Minute. [Ibid. f. 106.] |
Feb. 5.
Stockwith. |
Nich Weymouth to the Navy Commissioners. Has been laden
since 24 Jan., but lost the spring [tide] through contrary winds and
weather, but hopes to take the next. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255,
No. 97.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Survey and report of 24 masts, lying at Chatham, sent to his
Majesty from Massachusetts, New England; with particulars of
their dimensions, quality, and fitness to meet his Majesty's ships.
[Ibid. No. 98.], |
Feb. 6.
The Garland, Woolwich. |
Capt. Rich. Rooth to the Navy Commissioners. I received orders
from his Royal Highness to come here from the Downs; being
informed that you wish me to come up to Deptford, I desire an
order accordingly. [Ibid. No. 99.] |
Feb. 6.
The Roebuck, Downs. |
Capt. George Liddell to the Navy Commissioners. I send a
receipt of the boatswain of the Garland for an anchor, cable, &c.
We had a bitter storm on the 3rd, with the wind at South, which
caused most of the merchantmen in the Downs to drive; but little
damage came thereby, only a Holland merchantman drove foul of an
Englishman, and broke his bowsprit, &c. They came to me about
the damage, and by advice of two masters and my carpenter, who
surveyed, they have agreed as is customary. |
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I want a supply of provisions, and if you will order more than
one month at a time, it will save trouble and charge. Tell the
victualler to let me have peas and fish, as the men complain for
want of them. [Ibid. No. 100.] |
Feb. 6.
Harwich. |
John Robinson and 3 others to the Navy Commissioners. Our
4 hoys, with the Stockwith timber, left Hull on 30 Jan., and
arrived here yesterday. [Ibid No. 101.] |
Feb. 6.
Woolwich. |
W. Hannam to the Navy Commissioners. Arrival of the
Garland and Dartmouth. I desire orders concerning them, 3 or
4 being needed here, and for the smith to deliver him 3 or 4 old
anchors. [Ibid. No. 102.] |
Feb. 6.
Hull. |
Joseph Blaydes to [the Navy Commissioners]. Asks payment
of money due to poor men for fitting ships. Is put into great
straits, for want of his money. Has been sick three months, and
received no salary. Sir Jeremy Smith knows particulars. [Ibid.
No. 103.] |
| Feb. 6. |
John Moorbouse to [the Navy Commissioners]. Has presented
an account to the Surveyor, and waits money to go on with the
work. [Ibid. No. 104.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Memorandum by Rob. Yard that he delivered a black box of
papers, directed to Sir John Finch at Leghorn, to Capt. Kerrington
of the Levant Merchant, bound for that place. [S.P. Dom., Car. II.
255, No. 105.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Note of the same reference as before on the petition of Lord
Grandison. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 7.] |
Feb. 6.
Whitehall. |
Duke of Ormond to Lord Arlington. I enclose the draft for the
King's signature, granting the reversion of the office of clerk of the
First Fruits and 20th parts in Ireland to Nich. Jones, he being
a deserving person. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 106.] |
Feb. 6.
Rye. |
James Welsh, Mayor of Rye, to Williamson. I send by your
order particulars of the bill of charges for which Mr. Fay [or Foy]
was imprisoned; it was for money borrowed of the master of an
English vessel which brought him over, and partly for his passage
money; but I must confess it is much increased by his long continuance in the gaoler's house, who was constrained to put a keeper
upon him, as he found him a person well educated, and so was
unwilling to commit him to the common gaol, until he saw no hopes
of his procuring money to satisfy the debt and charges. I hope the
Ambassador will take his miserable condition into consideration,
and pay the debt and charges before they are augmented, which if
not procured, he will perish in prison. [Ibid. No. 107.] |
Feb. 6.
Oxford. |
Hilaire Decry to Rob. Francis. I have received fresh obligations
from you this week, in addition to those long past, and shall always
be grateful. [French. Ibid. No. 108.] |
Feb. 6.
Bristol. |
James Baskerville to Williamson. A small Scotch vessel coming
up the Channel in distress, the master and company quitted her, and
took to the boat, leaving a boy on board. It is thought the boat is
cast away, and all the men drowned, but the vessel struck on
ground, and the boy with the goods are saved. [Ibid. No. 109.] |
| Feb. 6. |
Henry, Lord Howard of Norfolk to Williamson. Were I not laid
up with a gouty leg, I should renew my desires for Lord Winchelsea's
letter, which I sent to Lord Arlington, and am much censured by
Lady Winchelsea for not returning it. Pray put his lordship in
mind of it, since I cannot attend in person. [Ibid. No. 110.] |
Feb. 6.
Newport Street. |
Sir Phil. Meadowes to Williamson. I have not the treaty concluded between Sweden and Denmark in 1660, as I had not then
returned to England, but I know it is the same in substance as the
Roschild Treaty concluded in 1658; only Drontheim and Bornholm
remained to the Dane by the last, which by the Roschild Treaty
were given to the Swede. England gave no guarantee upon either,
but only signed as mediator, and never gave any guarantee to any
treaty concluded with a third Prince or State, in all the late times.
I have all the printed books of French and Dutch Treaties since
1621, but find not a single instrument of warranty; the warranties were made by way of treaty, and so ex post facto most
of the princes of Germany became guarantors, one to the other, of
the Munster Treaty, viz., by separate and distinct treaties, for the
purpose of opposing the contravener. [Ibid. No. 111.] |
Feb. 7.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Milford is recalled from
going to the Groyne, to attend the young Duke of Tuscany, and is
ordered to the Straits, to attend Sir Thos. Allin, in company with
the Pearl. They both ride at Spithead, waiting a fair wind. The
Portland is to return to Galicia to attend the Duke, and the Nonsuch to Spithead. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 112.] |
Feb. 7.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to the Navy Commissioners. The Milford
and Pearl are at Spithead, ready to sail, and the Portland and
Nonsuch will soon be ready to follow. I have received the
shovels, and procured a warrant to search suspected houses, but
found nothing except in Edw. Bunckley's, where there were some
tallow, deals, oars, cordage, pitch, &c., alleged to have been left by
the boatswain of the Pearl, by reason that it blew fresh, and that the
boat having the carpenter's stores was too deep. I have taken them
them away, and the constable is looking after the man. I examined
the boatswain, who confessed to leaving some of the things for
the reason stated, but disowned the others. [3 pages. Damaged.
[Ibid. No. 113.] Encloses, |
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— to Capt. Tinker. If you mind the King's interest,
survey the stores without the boatswain and carpenter
of the Pearl, for they will give a very bad account; I see
a ton of cordage and other things delivered into Edw. Bunckley's yard, which if you speedily search you may find, but
there is a boat ready to carry it away. The houses of
Paine, Hancocke, and others should be searched, as persons
cry shame at it; one has 50l. worth of the King's goods,
and corresponds with all men that belong to the King's
ships. There are 2 men belonging to the Estewich that
know of many hundred pounds worth of goods that have
been carried away, they being the only two trusted to sell the
King's goods. Morgan has bought a new suit since he had
the bribe, but you must not speak of it, or you will do me
a great injury. The search should begin at the quay, and
so forth, in every house along Smock Alley. [2 pages.
Damaged. Ibid. No. 113i.] |
Feb. 7.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. I have returned
your order, with the names of the persons I shall employ as assistants, for your signature, and believe it will prove very advantageous. I hope you will not forget to provide money or plank
for repair of the ships, the season being very near by which they
must be supplied; if you let it slip, and do not find some
person, who must be assured of a market for his plank when cut,
you will get none this year, except you cut it yourselves, and it
will not be fit, as it will shrink. The Kitchen being trimmed and
coming about, I desire that the commander may bring the boat
built by your command, which lies here. [2 pages. Ibid.
No. 114.] |
Feb. 8.
Deptford. |
John Cox to the Navy Commissioners. I have been to Blackwall and other places, and taken account of such ships as may
be fitted for the Newfoundland and Iceland fisheries, and send the
names and particulars of seven. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 115.] |
Feb. 8.
London. |
Thos. Goose, purser of the Sweepstakes, to the Navy Commissioners. I have applied to Sir Wm. Penn about my papers, but he
did not understand his order, so I have had no relief. I know
nothing in my demand but may be safely sworn to, and beseech
that my accounts may be perused, with my captain's letter, who is
now no more to me than a stranger. I have no supernumeraries in
my book, although I was in the heat of the war, and if the certificates are not allowed, I shall not be able to balance my accounts.
I can show that by good husbandry I have saved the King 500l.,
and shall be no gainer in my employ, which troubles me not, for
what comfort is there in getting an estate by fraud? I have
attended in London 6 months to pass my accounts, and why am I
delayed and frustrated of the justice which is my due? [Ibid.
No. 116.] |
Feb. 8.
Dover. |
Thos. White to Pepys. I carried the letter to the Governor at
Dover Castle, and told him I had a warrant from the Navy Commissioners to impress all tradesmen required to repair the Golden
Sun; he directed his secretary to make out another warrant, and
came down and caused all the carpenters in the town to leave their
work, and go to repair the ship. I informed Timothy Scott, the
master, what orders I had to assist him; he said he had sufficient
volunteers, only desired tickets, which I gave him. Sir Wm.
Warren's man agreed with Thos. Dawkes to refit her, so I was
put to no charge or trouble, and she is now gone into the Downs
with 20 able seamen. [Ibid. No. 117.] |
Feb. 8.
Maidstone. |
John Mason to the Navy Commissioners. You will find by my
contract that I was to have my bills signed and paid, upon which
I sold good timber very cheap. I have dealt with you 4 years and
never failed, and hope my punctual dealing will help my wife,
whom I have sent with the bills to wait upon you for the money.
I have 150 loads of oak, and 150 loads of elm fit for the service,
and am willing to sell a good pennyworth. [Ibid. No. 118.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Roger Burgoyne, Bart., of the holding
of four new fairs at Potton, co. Bedford. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 25, f. 86b.] |
Feb. 8.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Thirty sail have come in from the
northward, and 12 are at anchor in the bay, and as many more in
the Roads, all light. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 119.] |
Feb. 8.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. The whole discourse for 3 or 4
days has been of the great preparations of the French King, by sea
and land; that his design seems to be against Flanders, and that
his said Majesty is also fitting out a great fleet, and intends suddenly to raise several horse and foot; and that the Dutch are very
strongly preparing both for sea and land, so all conclude that the
French are like to be troublesome neighbours. [Ibid. No. 120.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Thos. Agar to Williamson. I do not understand upon what
design you desire the judge's patent; this is already past the
seal; if any other is intended, remember that though the judge's
patents are very short, yet there is a variance from one court with
another. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 121.] Prefixing, |
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Grant to Sir Rich. Raynsford, Baron of the Exchequer, of the
office of Justice of King's Bench.—6 Feb. 1669. [Latin.
Ibid. No. 121i.] |
| Feb. 8. |
Sir Philip Frowde to Williamson. I send a letter enclosed in
one for myself. Did you receive one previously sent from a friend,
who is asking through my son for an answer? [Ibid. No. 122.] |
| Feb. 9. |
Petition of Walter Moore, High Sheriff of Rutland, to the King,
for leave of absence, having been afflicted for many months with
sickness, which has nearly deprived him of his eyesight. His estate
in Rutland is not above 60l. a year, and having no house there
becoming his condition, he is residing in Surrey. [Ibid. No. 123.] |
| Feb. 9. |
Licence for W. Moore, High Sheriff of Rutlandshire, to live out
of his county. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 31, f. 16.] |
| Feb. 9. |
Pass for 25 horses to France, custom free, for Ralph Montague,
Ambassador to France. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 107b.] |
| Feb. 9. |
Jo. Field to Rob. Francis. Let me know if you have done me
the favour I asked yesterday. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 124.] |
Feb. 9.
Navy Office. |
Sam. Pepys to the Navy Commissioners. Being apprehensive of
dissatisfaction from the Commissioners of Accounts, for want of
satisfactory answers to their demands, I advise a time to be appointed for taking a view of the posture in which you stand
therein. I have prepared an abstract of what has been demanded
and answered, and what not. With note that the Navy Commissioners appointed to-morrow for reading the account. [Ibid.
No. 125.] |
Feb. 9.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to Pepys. Bunckley was taken yesterday
and clapped into prison. What is to be done with him, and also
with the Nonsuch, which is ready to sail to Spithead? [Ibid.
No. 126.] |
| Feb. 9. |
Roger Baker to Pepys. I am ready to justify on oath the business impeached against my commander; let me know the day I
am to wait upon their Honours, that nothing may be wanting;
I have good and sufficient witnesses. My pay books will be delivered
to-morrow, notwithstanding the seamen are not rated, but I durst
not go near the commander, for fear of being murdered. [Ibid.
No. 127.] |
Feb. 10.
Chatham. |
John Moore and Edw. Moorcock to the Navy Commissioners.
We desire orders as to proceeding with the wrecks, and the use of
the 2 galliots sent to Humber for timber, and of the Harwich hoy.
Money should be ordered to pay winter arrears, begin the summer
work, and enter able men, who will not be procured unless we have
money in hand. We have taken up 15 pieces of ordnance in the
river, some of which are 24-pounders. [Ibid. No. 128.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Order for a warrant, in form given, authorizing the Treasury
Commissioners to accept from Dr. John Wilkins, elected Bishop of
Chester, on his petition, a composition of the first fruits of his
bishopric; 378l. 1s. 6d. to be paid in 4 years; and also of the first
fruits of Wigan rectory, 72l. 12s., in 4 years; also to remit to the
said Bishop the sums still unpaid from 36l. 5s. 1d., first fruits of the
rectory of Polebrook, co. Northampton, compounded for 19 April
1667; from 7l. 10s., first fruits of the prebend of Chamberlain
Wood, St. Paul's, London, compounded for the same day; from
90l. 14s., first fruits of the precentorship of Exeter Cathedral, compounded for 2 May 1668; and from 3l. 12s., first fruits of a prebend in Exeter, compounded for the same day, which 4 promotions
he now relinquishes; the sums unpaid being respectively 6l. 11s. 3d.,
1l. 17s. 6d., 67l. 10s. 6d., and 2l. 14s., the obligations for payment
of which are to be returned to him. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 19,
p. 94.] |
| [Feb. 10.] |
Drafts of portions of the above. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255,
Nos. 129, 130.] |
|
Draft of the above, dated Jan. 1669. [Ibid. No. 130A.] |
| Feb. |
Docquet of the above, dated 19 Feb. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 14.] |
Feb. 10.
Court at Whitehall. |
Warrant for a patent to Sir Phil. Howard and Francis Watson,
of their invention of a new mode of graving, garnishing, and
colouring ships, which preserves the planks, and is useful also
about cables and rigging; also of their invention of a more durable
and cheaper mode of gilding wood, iron, stone, plaster, &c. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 25, f. 87.] |
| [Feb. 10.] |
Memorandum that the King's printer's accounts from Oct. 1662
to May 1668 were brought in, and amount to 98l. 3s. 8d. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 106.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Warrant to the Treasury Commissioners to pay to Sir Rich.
Raynsford, appointed Justice of the Court of King's Bench, 250l.,
which would have been due to Sir Wadham Wyndham had he
lived to the end of the quarter; this to be in addition to 250l. due
to him as late Baron of the Exchequer. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Privy seal for 2,800l. to Isaac le Gouse, for a jewel for the Queen
Consort. Minute. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Privy seal for 250l. to [Peter] Du Moulin, as the King's free gift,
assigned on the customs, and for 215l. to Edw. Backwell, for the
like sum paid by him as a present from the King to Sieur Verjus,
Envoyé from the Prince and Princess of Portugal. [Ibid. f. 107.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Order for a warrant for erecting an office to be called the Master
Paviour-General of the Works, with a grant thereof to Wm. Heart;
fee, 10l. a year. Minute. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 10. |
The King to the Duke of York. We wish you to order a fourthrate frigate for transportation of Henry, Lord Howard of Norfolk,
who is to be sent Ambassador Extraordinary to the Emperor of
Morocco. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 31, f. 16.] |
| Feb. 10. |
Claude Dumoulin to the King. Thanks for your reference to
your Secretary of State, who says he has written to the customs at
Dover for my merchandize, worth 150 pistoles, which has been contiscated. I am in the last extremity, and beg your consideration.
[French. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 130b.] |
| Feb. 10. |
John Pocock to Hickes. The John, with linen from Morlaix,
was cast on shore on Portland beach, but her men and loading were
preserved. She came out of Morlaix with 6 other English vessels,
and fears lest they have run the same fate, by the violence of the
storms, and the fog at sea; 3 Dutch ships are riding in the roads
outward bound. [Ibid. No. 131.] |
Feb. 10.
Milford. |
John Powell to Hickes. Only a few colliers remain in the
harbour. Endorsed with a note by Hickes that the great floods
in South Wales have obstructed the passage of letters. [Ibid.
No. 132.] |
| Feb. 11. |
Herbert, Bishop of Hereford, to Lord Arlington. I recommend
Thos. Spratt, chaplain to the Duke of Buckingham, for the prebendary's place, vacant by the death of Dr. Bolton, his Majesty
having formerly promised him the next vacancy. [Ibid. No. 133.] |
| Feb. 11. |
Grant to Thos. Spratt of a prebend in Westminster, in the room
of Dr. [Sam.] Bolton, deceased. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 19,
p. 97.] |
| Feb. |
Docquet of the above, dated 17 Feb. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 12.] |
Feb. 11.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. A ship for Jamaica, one for
Virginia, and several for the Straits, still remain in the Downs.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 134.] |
| Feb. 11. |
— Joli to [Williamson]. When I received your note, the
Ambassador had sought in the papers the copy of his letters, but as
they have not been found, all that we can do is to get them from
Paris. If you wish this, tell my lord, and it will be done. I send
you a letter lately come from the Queen [Consort]; the Ambassador
is much disposed thereto; also a copy of the last letters on the
Portugal affair, sent from Rome. [French. Ibid. No. 135.] |
| Feb. 11. |
Earl of Aylesbury to Williamson. I want a pass for 4 horses,
and for some hounds and greyhounds, having been desired by the
Count de Lude in France-who is a person of great eminency, and
not unknown to his Majesty—to send him over 2 horses, and there
being some other friends to whom I would send some. Endorsed
by Williamson, "A pass for 4 geldings, 10 couple of hounds, 6 brace
of greyhounds, and some spaniels." [Ibid. No. 136. See p. 208 infra.] |
Feb. 11.
Treasury Chambers. |
Lord Ashley, Sir Thos. Clifford, and Sir Wm. Ashley to the
King. You having referred to us the accounts of the Earl of
Sandwich, as Extraordinary Ambassador to the King of Spain, in
reference to retrenchments, we report that the Exchequer Commissioners will not hear of any allowance of, or proceedings on, the
accounts, by reason of there being no privy seal settling the allowances; so that there is a necessity for one, before any further
proceedings can be taken. |
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The usual method has been to give power, by privy seal to the
Lord Treasurer for the time being, to pay such extraordinaries as a
Secretary of State should sign and allow; which not being done in
this case, it will require your Majesty's express commands how far
they shall be allowed. We do not remember that any money has been
allowed to any Ambassador for interest, though we cannot deny
but that Lord Sandwich's money has been upon remote assignments.
If interest should be allowed, it ought to be computed by quarterly
payments, as your Majesty is used to pay Ambassadors when you
have ready money. The Earl of Sandwich, on reference to his
steward's books, finds that he has omitted to charge himself with
3,800 pieces of eight, received by Capt. Willoughby Hannam,—which,
if computed at 4s. 6d. per piece of eight, amounts to 855l., —and that
he has not received any other money than what is on record in the
Exchequer. As regards allowances for extraordinaries, equipage, or
weekly expenses, we conceive the Committee of Foreign Affairs
are the most cognizant of such things, and as these have been
already referred to them, we shall not presume to deal therewith.
[2½ pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 137.] Enclosing, |
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Order for a privy seal as follows:—Whereas on 19 Jan. 1666,
we directed payment of 6,000l. to the Earl of Sandwich, sent
Ambassador to Spain, towards which Capt. Willoughby Hannam paid him at the Groyne 3,800 pieces of eight, equal to
855l.; and whereas on 29 Nov. 1666, we ordered him
6,000l. more without account, and on 20 Feb. 1668 we
ordered payment to Edward, Lord Hinchinbroke, of 5,000l.
for the Earl of Sandwich's entertainment, and extra expenses. Whereas also Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the
Jewel House, delivered him 1,511¼ oz. of gilt plate, and
3,718 oz. of white plate, most of which, being bruised and
spoiled, was converted by him into money, and was worth
19,253l. 7s. 4d. |
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And whereas the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to whom
the case was referred, allowed the Earl 100l. a week, for
143 weeks, from 16 Jan. 1666 to 11 Oct. 1668, when he returned, being 14,300l., and for extraordinaries, 7,267l. 1s. 3d.;
total, 25,567l. 1s. 3d.; from which, deducting the 19,253l. 7s. 4d.
abovesaid, there remains due 6,313l. 13s. 11d., we hereby
order payment of the said sum. And as he has charged in
his accounts the moneys paid him by Capt. Hannam and
Lord Hinchinbroke, he is to be fully discharged from them, and
also from the aforesaid plate, and his security for return of
the plate is to be given up. [5½ pages. Draft. Ibid. No. 137i.] |
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Another draft of the above. [3¼ pages. Ibid. No. 137ii.] |
Feb. 11.
Portsmouth. |
Ben. Johnson and 4 others to Commissioner Middleton. We send,
as ordered, an appraisement of old stores named, amounting to
270l. 12s. 11½d. We judge them fit to be the first prizes to be put
up at the candle, to advance the sale upon. [Ibid. No. 138.] |
Feb. 11.
Portsmouth. |
St. J. Steventon to Pepys. I gave the Treasurer's instrument here
an extra book for January for the sawyers' and ropemakers' work;
I paid the former, amounting to 931l. 17s., and want to know if the
monthly payments must be continued, that the books may be prepared. [Ibid. No. 139.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Ayliffe Jones, solicitor, to the Navy Commissioners. I have
desisted from prosecuting Mathew Page and others, bound for
Thos. Griffen, purser of the Castle frigate, he having satisfied the
debt owing on the victualling account; but you do not direct
whether the King or the defendant shall pay the charges at law,
and whether Page shall have his bond. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255,
No. 140.] |
Feb. 12.
Treasury Chamber. |
Sir George Downing to the Navy Commissioners. I send an
order of Council and other papers relating to demands made by
Mr. Warren; pray examine and report on the matter. [Ibid.
No. 141.] |
Feb. 12.
The Emsworth, Holehaven. |
Capt. Walter Perry to the Navy Commissioners. I want a
supply of provisions and further orders; we have 7 sail of ships
from France here. [Ibid. No. 142.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Presentation of David Lawrence to the vicarage of Maker,
co. Devon, void by resignation of Rob. Warren. [Docquet, Vol. 24,
No. 11.] |
| Feb. 12. |
The King to the Bishop of Durham. We request you to renew
for lives to Walter Ettrick of Sunderland, the leases at Ryvehop and Easington, in the bishopric of Durham, which he holds, he
having suffered much for his loyalty. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 25,
f.88.] |
Feb. 12.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for naturalizing the Saint Nicholas of London, taken by
a Scotch privateer, and condemned as prize in the Admiralty Court,
the proprietors paying 12d. in the pound on the value. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 30, f. 107.] |
Feb. 12.
Exeter House. |
Proceedings in the Council for Trade, on report of the Committee
appointed to decide on abuses committed in making Colchester baize,
ordering the Governors of the Corporation of Colchester to send
for their measurer, bailiff, printer, and sealer to attend the Committee, and requesting that Col. Birch and Mr. Page, two of their
members appointed to go to Colchester to make inquiries, may have
power to enter weavers' houses, examine looms, &c., and be present
at the searching and sealing of baize. Signed, "P. du Moulin."
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 143.] |
Feb. 12.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Treasury Commissioners of the petition of John
Chase, his Majesty's apothecary, to find a way for payment of his
arrears of 7,000l., and provide for his future payment, the King
being wishful to relieve his extremity. With a repetition of the
recommendation thereof, the King being displeased that it has not
been attended to. [Ibid. No. 144.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Entry of the former part of the above reference. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 33, p. 8.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Information of Wm. Barker, of Elaston, co. Stafford. I was
servant to the late Sir Rich. Fleetwood, Bart., who, to discharge his
late father's debts, was necessitated to pass over all his estate into
the hands of Thos. Ayre and Thos. Fleetwood, his son, in trust for
raising of money for payment thereof; but they not only slighted
payment, but ousted Sir Richard out of all his estate, except the
barony of Newton, co. Lancaster, then lapsed to the Crown, and truly
forfeited to Charles I., who,—being given to understand that the said
barony was first given from the Crown to the predecessors of Sir Rich.
Fleetwood, by mediation of the Queen Mother,—again confirmed it
to Sir Rich. Fleetwood, and he shortly afterwards sold it to Sir
Walter Hastings, but repurchased it. The estate in tail being thereby destroyed, Sir Richard by will gave the barony to Rich. Fleetwood,
his second son, and his heirs male, and for want of such, then to
revert to the Crown. This Rich. Fleetwood died childless, and
therefore the barony reverts to his Majesty. Nevertheless Thos.
Fleetwood, now Sir Thomas, being the eldest son and heir of Sir
Richard, by indirect means, in the time of the Rebellion, obtained
the will, and other writings concerning the said barony, from the Rolls,
and sold it, having no lawful title, unless obtained from his Majesty.
With reference thereon to the Attorney and Solicitor General.—
12 Feb. 1669. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 145.] |
| Feb. 12. |
Minute of the above reference. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 9.] |
Feb. 12.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. Has no news to communicate. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 146.] |
Feb. 12.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Several vessels have sailed to the
North Seas, to catch cod fish, &c.; other light vessels have passed
through the roads to the northwards, and 2 or 3 have come in from
Barbadoes, Lisbon, &c. [Ibid. No. 147.] |
Feb. 12.
Friday. |
Sir J. Trevor to Williamson. Pray lend me Cromwell's declaration for the war with Spain, which I will return to-night. If you
have the draft of my new privy seal, despatch the warrant to be
signed after the Council to-day. I am not well and cannot go
abroad. [Ibid. No. 148.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Sir Wm. Neale to Williamson. Thanks for the great and
generous act of friendship you have done me, of which I have heard
from Col. [Guy] Molesworth. Pray advise me as to coming to London, and what your judgment is in reference to this affair. [Ibid.
No. 149.] |
Feb. 13.
York. |
Wm. Wilson to Williamson. Am I to come up to prosecute the
man who was apprehended in Southwark, on my information, for
coining? I suppose his stamps were taken, as I left word where
they were to be found, and I am informed that they were delivered
to Lord Arlington. Phillipps and Darcy, two of the greatest highwaymen in England, have been taken, and are in York Castle, and
I can give information about them. [Ibid. No. 150.] |
Feb. 13.
Lyme. |
Ant. Thorold to Hickes. The Merchants' Adventure has arrived
from Morlaix, with the report that the drums were beaten about the
town, for volunteers to go on the fleet fitting out at Brest, to be
commanded by M. du Cane, and the fireships are to join M. de
Beaufort. [Ibid. No. 151.] |
Feb. 13.
Saturday. |
Sir Rob. Vyner to Sir Walter Slingsby. I spoke with my Lord
Mayor, and earnestly recommended it to him as from Lord Arlington,
yet he seemed very averse to the thing, and says the city is much
against it, fearing it will debauch their servants. Endorsed "Loyal
Officers' Lottery." [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 152.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Affidavit by George Broad, of Radcliffe, that Wm. Wood and
3 others named are the owners of the William and Elizabeth of
London, which was taken and adjudged as prize during the war,
under the name of the Young Prince; that deponent was master
thereof, and that no alien or foreigner has any right or property in
the said ship. Sworn before Sir John Frederick, by whom it is
attested. [Ibid. No. 153.] |
| Feb. 13. |
Account by Thos. Middleton, Navy Surveyor, of provisions wanting at Deptford, Woolwich, Chatham, and Portsmouth, to furnish
the fleet for one year; total value, 85,786l. 10s. 6d. [7 pages.
Ibid. No. 154.] |
Feb. 13.
Woolwich. |
Edw. Byland to Pepys. I send a demand of provisions required for fitting frigates. Operations on ships named. Col.
Middleton bargained with a man for some good reed, and I have
sent for him, but cannot persuade him to treat for it. [Ibid.
No. 155.] |
| Feb. 14. |
M. Wren to the Navy Commissioners. His Royal Highness
desires your attendance at Whitehall on Wednesday, when
the proposition of regulating the pursers' employment and their
manner of accounting will be debated, and you are to bring in your
proposals. With note that it was put off till Friday, as the Surveyor
buries his wife on Wednesday. [Ibid. No. 156.] |
Feb. 14.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to Commissioner Middleton. I have given
the Board an account of Bunckley's business, and all the goods are
now aboard the ship. Sir Jer. Smith came down yesterday from
London, to go in the Nonsuch to try the experiment. [Ibid.
No. 157.] Encloses, |
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Examination of Thos. Inwood of Porchester, before Ant.
Haberly, deputy-mayor, and Hugh Salesbury, J.P., touching
goods belonging to the King, found in the house of Edw.
Bunckley at the Point in Portsmouth.—Portsmouth, 10 Feb.
1669. [Ibid. No. 157i.] |
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Like examination of Edw. Bunckley. The goods named were
put into his custody by the officers of the Pearl, as it was bad
weather, and not fit for any boat to carry them aboard;
when the storm ceased, they were all taken to the ship. With
note that he is bound in 20l. and 2 sureties in 10l. each.—
Portsmouth, 10 Feb. 1669. [Ibid. No. 157ii.] |
| Feb. 14. |
Fras. Crane to Rob. Francis. Your letters and Gazettes are great
restoratives in the country, and we are much comforted by Candia's
not being in so bad a condition as was feared. I shall send constantly to Norwich for the letters, and beg you will not be weary of
the trouble. When does Lord Andover go Ambassador to the
Emperor? [Ibid. No. 158.] |
Feb. 14.
Milford. |
John Powell to Williamson. A ship from Rochelle, laden with
wines, put in here by reason of contrary winds. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 255, No. 159.] |
Feb. 14.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Portland and 2 others are
riding at Spithead, waiting for a fair wind. Sir Jer. Smith has
arrived from London, to judge in the trial of sailing between the
Nonsuch frigate and the Milford. [Ibid. No. 160.] |
| Feb. 14. |
Thos. Corney to Lord Arlington. As the place [in the Ordnance]
you so frankly promised to procure me at Chatham is still undisposed of, and is executed by a menial clerk, I hope you will move
his Majesty to establish me in it; if this is not speedily done, I
shall be completely ruined. [Ibid. No. 161.] |
Feb. 14.
Flymouth. |
E. Andros to Williamson. The wind continuing westerly keeps
the frigates from going to the Groyne to fetch the young Duke of
Tuscany. A vessel from Brest reports that all the hay, oats, barley,
and straw in those parts have been taken up by order of the French
King, and that the fleet is hastening out. [1¼ pages. Ibid.
No. 162.] |
| Feb. 15. |
[Mr.] Johnson to Rob. Francis. The Attorney-General is a
stranger to the business, but will receive Lord Arlington's directions.
[Ibid. No. 163.] |
Feb. 15.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. Forty ships are in the Downs,
bound for the West Indies, &c. The seamen are much discontented
because they cannot have their tickets paid, and many outward
bound resolve to stay in the Straits, and serve those nations that will
pay them. The Farmers of the Customs are laying down because
no abatement is given them for the new impost, and Sir John
Wolstenholme and Sir John Shaw will not sit as Commissioners after
Lady Day. [Ibid. No. 164.] |
Feb. 15.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. The Judah from Lisbon, with fruit,
reports the arrival there of 60 sail of the Brazil fleet, with sugar
and tobacco. The St. Anthony has arrived from the Bay of
Biscay with timber. There is much abuse in the post office here;
the letters come on Thursday instead of Wednesday, and too late to
reply by return of post. [Ibid. No. 165.] |
Feb. 15.
Court at Whitehall. |
Warrant of assistance for Benj. Edwards, in the due execution
of his office as Deputy to the Levant Company, in seizures of goods
in London imported contrary to their charter, and in levying rates
on those brought into the out ports, he having been opposed in his
said office, to the great prejudice of the company. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 25, f. 89.] |
| Feb. 15. |
Warrant for a grant to Henry, Earl of Peterborough, and Barbara,
Countess of Suffolk, Groom of the Stole to the Queen Consort, of
two-thirds of the embezzlements of prize goods from the ship
Sancta Maria, brought into Plymouth in the late war, not exceeding
5,000l., as the King's free gift, the other third being granted to the
discoverers. Also for a warrant to the Exchequer officers to issue
writs, &c., for the recovery of the said goods in the King's name,
and at the cost of the discoverers, and of the said Earl and Countess.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 26, f. 46.] |
Feb. 15.
Court at Whitehall. |
Certificate by Lord Arlington that Sir Thos. Higgons took leave
of his Majesty on 12 July, in order to his departure as EnvoyExtraordinary to the Duke of Saxony. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book30,
f. 110.] |
Feb. 15.
Tower. |
Edw. Sherburne to Pepys. I desire an account of provisions delivered from the Navy Office to the Ordnance Office, being pressed by
the Commissioners of Accounts. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 166.] |
Feb. 15.
Harwich. |
Capt. Silas Taylor to the Navy Commissioners. I crave leave to
plead for myself against your gentle chiding in reference to accounts
furnished, which are all according to your orders. Mr. Gregory
received from me 547l. for board wages, and 25l. of the contingent
money. I am not idle about my account of stores, but very busy, as
Commissioner Taylor is in London. [Ibid. No. 167.] |
Feb. 16.
Harwich. |
Wm. Williamson, master of the Black Dog, to the Navy Commissioners. I want an order for a supply of victuals; we have
gone 28 days on short allowance, of 6 to 4 men's victuals, and have
but 4 days' aboard, and neither money nor credit. With note that it
was thought unnecessary to answer this, the wind having changed,
and he being hourly expected. [Ibid. No. 168.] |
Feb. 16.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to Pepys. I hear that Capt. Cox is made
a Commissioner of the Navy, and desire to be removed to his
place at Deptford. The Nonsuch sailed to Spithead. [Ibid.
No. 169.] |
Feb. 16/26.
Leyden. |
Edw. Bernard to Williamson. Thanks for your commendatory letters to the Ambassador, &c. I hope within a month to acknowledge
the success of your favours, as an advantageous offer has been made
me to go with Sir Hugh Cholmondely to Tangiers, which I readily
accepted, because of the advantages it gives me of conversing with
a very learned, ingenious, and worthy gentleman; of serving my
mother in the purchase of some monuments; and, lastly, of a very
great salary. Pray forward my desired voyage to Tangiers. I
waited on Isaac Vossius with your recommendation, and am
confirmed in the just esteem I had of him as a scholar. No
news can be more welcome than to hear of the commission for the
translating of the MSS. of [James] Golius to the Bodleian Library.
[Ibid. No. 170.] |
Feb. 16.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. The Nonsuch and 3 others are
at Spithead, waiting a fair wind to try the sailing of the new ship;
Sir Jer. Smith goes in the Nonsuch to judge in the case. Sir
Rob. Holmes came here last week with his servants, on his way
to the Isle of Wight. [Ibid. No. 171.] |
Feb. 16.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Thos. Ingram, Chancellor, and Sir Thos. Curzon,
Receiver of the Duchy of Lancaster, to pay from the duchy revenues
1,500l. to Sir Thos. Osborne and Sir Thos. Littleton, for the use of
the Navy, before payment of any other warrants, patents, or annuities
whatsoever; notice thereof to be given to the Treasury Commissioners. [1½ pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 172.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Entry of the above. [S.P. Dom, Entry Book 26, f. 45.] |
Feb. 16.
Whitehall. |
Warrant from Sec. Trevor to Wm. Crips, messenger of the
chamber, to bring before him Sir Wm. Ballantine, now in custody
of the King's guards, to answer certain charges against him.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 28, f. 19.] |
Feb. 17.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Six ships from Yarmouth were
driven on shore, some of which broke all to pieces, and their
men perished; two that got on shore died from exhaustion on
their way to Winterton. The storm was so violent that the ships
in the roads drew their anchors after them for 2 miles. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 255, No. 173.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Certificate by Sir Edw. Walker, Garter, that Mr. Franklyn, one of
the Procurators, is one of the most ancient of that profession, and
a person of great integrity; and that before his Majesty's restoration,
he assisted many loyal indigent persons, especially the clergy. [Ibid.
No. 174.] |
Feb. 17.
Careby. |
Jo. Hatcher to Williamson. Thanks for weekly favours, and for
your consideration for my cousin, Thos. Heron, in Ireland. He had
a solicitor's place in the Court of Claims, which first carried him
over; but since the determination of that court, he has been destitute
of employment, so that if you can procure him some place there,
now there is a change of officers, you will oblige both me and your
old friend, my father, who lives still, and rejoices to hear of your
prosperity. [Ibid. No. 175.] |
Feb. 17.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. The ships in port will put to sea tomorrow if the wind is fair. [Ibid. No. 176.] |
Feb. 17.
Falmouth. |
Same to Williamson. To the same purport as the above, and his
letter to Hickes of the 15th. [Ibid. No. 177.] |
| Feb. 17. |
James Hickes to [Williamson]. I was preparing a petition to the
King for compensation before the dreadful fire, but that sad occasion
prevented it; as my weakness increases, I have ventured to send
it, and beg you to speak to his lordship on my behalf. I might
have dwelt more largely on the services rendered to his Majesty, as
in the beginning of the Great Rebellion in 1642, I settled post
stages from Bristol to York, and between Oxford and Cornwall, and
in all parts of the West the following year, and spent 1,700l. in his
Majesty's business abroad. I have ridden more miles, and written
more for increasing the revenue of the Post Office, than all the clerks
in it; and I have put the Foreign Post Office into the English
method, to the advantage of many hundreds, if not thousands, a
year. My compensation for such services has yet to be sought, and
without your and his lordship's favour to his Majesty, I am like to
die without. I am prevented by age from seeking any other employment. [Ibid. No. 178.] |
Feb. 17.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to [Williamson]. A ship bound to Virginia lost her
bowsprit, broke down her foremast through the storm, and is
almost a wreck. There are 50 sail in the Downs. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 255, No. 179.] |
Feb. 17.
Deal. |
Same to the Same. The Alapœena of 200 tons was broken to
pieces by last night's storm at Margate, and another ship wrecked.
[Ibid. No. 180.] |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Hen. Brooke to the King, to direct the Earl of Derby,
on the hearing and determining of his cause, to have the assistance
of such of the judges as his Majesty shall appoint. Is seized of an
estate of inheritance in the county palatine of Chester, of considerable value, which he bought of John, late Earl Rivers, and which
was confirmed by his son Thomas, now Earl Rivers, on attaining
his full age. The present Earl endeavoured to avoid the Acts
of Sale and Confirmation, but the petitioner's title being too clear
to be disputed in law, the Earl brought it into the chancery of
Chester, where Charles, Earl of Derby, is sole judge, and deputed
Thelwell, who was always counsel for Earl Rivers in the cause, to
be Vice-Chamberlain of the Court. Though Earl Rivers might long
since have brought the cause to trial, and obtained judgment,
he delayed it until his son and heir, Lord Colchester, for whose
benefit the suit is prosecuted, had married the Earl of Derby's
daughter. Although it has been the practice of the Lord Keeper
and his predecessors never to determine matters of so great
concernment without the assistance of some other of the judges, yet
the Earl of Derby has positively ordered this cause to be determined before him and by himself on 23 Feb. |
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With reference thereon to Lord Keeper Bridgeman, and his report that, if the suggestions in the petition are true, the cause
should not be heard in the Exchequer Court at Chester without
the assistance of some learned judge, and that therefore his Majesty
should signify his pleasure to the Earl of Derby, that the cause be
heard when Serjeant [Job] Charlton and Milward come there, and
that one of them be required to assist at the hearing.—17 Feb. 166 8/9.
[Ibid. No. 181. See p. 202 infra.] |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for protection for ten days to John Cassels, alias Castles,
provided he conduct himself according to the laws, although by a
proclamation of 23 Dec. 1667, he was ordered to be apprehended,
and proceeded against with other disorderly persons. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 28, f. 20.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Warrant for Hugh Jones to be gamekeeper within the Hundreds
of Penwith and Kerrier, Cornwall. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30,
f. 109.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Pass for 8 horses to France by James Byron, servant to Lord
Wotton. Minute. [Ibid. f. 110.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Reference to the Lord Chief Justice of the petition of Anne
Sharpe, for pardon for a small felony. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 33, p. 9.] |
Feb. 18.
Deptford. |
Commissioner John Cox to the Navy Commissioners. The
4 ships which I proposed to Squire Pepys—viz., the William, Ann
and Christopher, Mary and Susan, and Olive Branch—are all very
fitting ships, and sail well. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 182.]
Annexing, |
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Propositions made to the owners of the Bantam, with the
answer by Capt. Rich. Haddock, that they pray she may be
dismissed serving, having merchant goods aboard, for which
bills of lading are signed and sent forth.—London, 16 Feb.
1669. [Ibid. No. 1821.] |
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Terms upon which the owners of the Ann and Christopher
agree that their ship shall serve his Majesty; tendered by
Capt. Cole 16 Feb. 1669. [Ibid. No. 182ii.] |
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Terms upon which Sir H. Cholmley agrees that the Hamburg
Merchant shall be hired. Ibid. No. 182iii.] |
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John Payne, commander of the Speedwell, to the Navy Commissioners. Gives reasons why he should be excused from
serving his Majesty, and hopes they will consider his necessity, he having already contracted and sealed for a
freight. [Ibid. No. 182iv.] |
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Hugh Mosely to the Navy Commissioners. The owners of the
Mary and Susan are willing that the ship should serve his
Majesty upon treaty, and desire that the master may go
commander, as it is all he has to maintain himself and
family. The owners are not able to set her out, having had
many losses, and for my part, I am forced to take up money
at interest. [Ibid. No. 182v.] |
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Proposal of the 7 conditions upon which Hugh Mosely,
commander of the Mary and Susan, and her owners, are
willing she should be employed in his Majesty's service.—
18 Feb. 1669. [Ibid. No. 182vi.] |
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Summary of the replies made relative to the said 6 ships, with
the names of their owners. [2½ pages. Ibid. No. 182vii.] |
| Feb. 18. |
John Fenn to Lord [Brouncher ?]. I send particulars of the disposal of 90,000l. chimney money, received from Sir Rob. Vyner, and
paid for wages to ships and yards; also to the Bishop of Munster
50,000l., Sir Denis Gauden 60,000l., and Ald. [Edw.] Backwell
50,000l.; total 250,000l. [Ibid. No. 183.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Thos. Lewis to Pepys. All the victuals ordered for Sir
Thos. Allin's fleet shall be shipped by the beginning of next week.
[Ibid. No. 184.] |
Feb. 18.
Chatham. |
John Moore and Edw. Moorcock to the Navy Commissioners.
We judge if the hoy can make her voyage to Humber, and return
by the end of March, it will be time enough for our business here,
knowing how to employ our hands to advantage in taking up more
guns and anchors in the river; but if they should be as long in
this voyage as in the last, it would cast us behind in our summer
work. We have taken up 7 more ordnance, which make 31 delivered into the stores. If you had ordered 160l., it would have
cleared our charge to this time. We intreat you to hasten what
you have ordered, or give directions how we may receive it. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 185.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Memoranda of proceedings at the Committee for Trade and
Foreign Affairs, at various sittings held between 7 April 1667
and 18 Feb. 1669, relative to domestic, colonial, and foreign trade.
[Ibid. Nos. 186–235.] |
Feb. 18.
Oxford. |
Hilaire Decry to Rob. Francis. I fear you will find little
advantage in my correspondence, and I should not expect much
when I can give so little; but I have always found you disinterested. I hope many of my letters may bring me one of yours, or at
least the French Gazettes. If you write to me, please to acknowledge receipt of that money from your brother and Silas Taylor.
If you see my brother at the French church, ask him to write
to me. [French. Ibid. No. 236.] |
Feb. 19.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. I send some letters received by post,
&c. Several ships have sailed, and those for Newfoundland will
speedily follow. A vessel from Portugal, and another from Bordeaux, have come in. [Ibid. No. 237.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Wm. Paris, B.D., vicar of Tilney, to Peter Alsop. Having been
solicited for a testimonial by your son, I certify that, while acting
as my curate, he has demeaned himself "soberly, studiously, virtuously, and painfully; and that his preaching and living have made
him to be generally beloved by all the town." [Ibid. No. 238.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Thos. Adamson to Rob. Francis. I have appointed to meet at
Madam Carnabye's to-day, to see a play with Mrs. Moundeford and
you, and have told her of it. [Ibid. No. 239.] |
Feb. 19.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. Three Yarmouth ships have sailed
for Lisbon and Rochelle; several colliers have passed through
the road, one of which sprang a leak, and sank near the shore, but
most of her rigging is saved. [Ibid. No. 240.] |
Feb. 19.
Whitehall. |
Warrant by [Lord Arlington] to a messenger of the Chamber, to
apprehend Steph. Coven, supposed author of "The Militant Christian; or, the Good Soldier of Jesus Christ"; and if he is found to
be the author, to bring him and all his books and papers before me,
sealed up. With writ of assistance. [Ibid. No. 241.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Pass for 3 horses to Flanders, for Sir Mark Ognati. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 110.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Warrant to the Sheriffs of London, for their taking security of
John Ludlow, convicted of felony at the Old Bailey sessions, for
transporting himself to some of the foreign plantations, the value of
the thing taken being small, and he a young man and never committed before. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Warrant appointing Sam. Franklyn to the office of Procurator in
all causes and matters maritime, foreign, and ecclesiastic whatsoever, vice Alexander Cheeke, deceased. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30,
f. 112.] |
| [Feb. 19.] |
Two drafts of the above. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, Nos. 242,
243.] |
| Feb. 19. |
The King to the Earl of Derby. There will shortly come before
you as judge of the Court of Chancery, in the county palatine of
Chester, a case of much weight between the Earl Rivers and Hen.
Brooke, relating to the title to an estate in the county. The case
was ordered for 23 Feb., but having advised with Lord Keeper
Bridgman thereon, we wish it to be heard when Serjeant [Job]
Charlton or Mr. Milward, our judges of that county, shall be there
to assist. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 31, f. 18.] |
| [Feb. 19.] |
Draft of the above. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 244.] |
Feb. 19.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to Pepys. Has given Capt. Deane the
document sent. The victualling of the Milford and Pearl is completed, and they stay only for a fair wind. The standing masts of
the Portland are set. [Ibid. No. 245.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Certificate by J. Wren that Oliver Hardiman, purser of the
Revenge, has cleared his victualling account. [Ibid. No. 246.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Post warrant for Hen. Sheres to go to Portsmouth and return,
being for the King's service. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30,
f. 109.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Warrant to Viscount Grandison, Captain of the Yeomen of the
Guard, to swear in Wm. Houghton as corporal, according to the new
establishment. Also note of the appointments of Rog. Gardiner,
Rich. Sadlington, and — Ashton as corporals.—21, 22, and
23 Feb. [Ibid. f. 112.] |
| [Feb. 20.] |
Statement by Ambrose Bennet, of Gray's Inn. After long hearing, the
[late] Lord Chancellor committed to me the custody of Jerome Smith,
lunatic, to manage his intricate and desperate estate. Numerous
particulars of his wild and filthy ways, and the extravagances by
which he wasted 5,000l.; his idea that he was to be made a peer
and marry Sir Thos. Bennet's daughter. The physicians pronounce
him much distracted. Many of his writings are lost, and the seals
broken off. |
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I have never struck him, but took him to my house in the
country, till he tried 2 or 3 times to fire the house, and no one
would stay with him. I then took a house for him, and gave 100l.
a year for a keeper, with apparel and expenses, and saw that he
wanted nothing; but Rog. Wells, the keeper, stole his goods. |
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I have delivered a true account of his estate to a Master in
Chancery. I did not intoxicate him, but forbade him to have strong
drink. I have had much trouble with him besides, and 4 years
before I took him, he had much trouble to buy bread. |
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Jerome Smith had conveyed all his debts to his brother Richard,
but I could get no accounts, and before Richard died, by will he gave
Jerome the debts back again. His wife was executrix, and I had a
long suit in Chancery to recover the writings, and had to pay many
legacies before I could get a penny, and the law expenses have been
heavy. Jerome asked for the deeds, carried them about in his
pockets, and some were lost. Particulars of the debts. The trustees
for their payment met about them, but Rich. Smith was then
prisoner in the King's Bench. Transactions with the trustees.
There were debts from Sir John Pettus, Lady Carleton, Sir John
Cotton, and Sir John Pershall; account of trials thereon. |
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Account of Smith's extravagance since I had the charge of him, in
buying jewels and silver tankards, and giving them away to ladies
at Whitehall, in Oliver Cromwell's time; riding about the country,
keeping 20 or 30 men and horses, and spending 6,000l. in 6 months;
making strange bargains, buying antique habits and odd relics, &c. |
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In 1658 he was in the Gatehouse for debt, and I became his bail,
but in 1659 he was again in Newgate, whence he escaped almost
naked. Then he was taken to King's Bench, and no one gave him
a bit of bread, but I procured his liberty and gave him clothes. |
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In 1661 I got him discharged of all his debts, and delivered him
from prison, and found him a lodging in Milford Lane, where he continued till 1664 very mopish, and would not speak to anyone, nor
put on his clothes, and lived on a small allowance. He then gave
me a power of attorney to pay his debts and prosecute his debtors,
and I received some of the debts. In 1665 he became wild, ran
about the town, and borrowed horses to go into Cambridgeshire;
pretended he was going to be married; pawned his watch, and
borrowing a coach, went to the King to make him a peer, inviting
many nobility to his wedding, giving abundance of wine, and
spending 40l. in 4 days. The King sent him away under charge,
and I told my Lord Chancellor about it, who thought he ought to
be restrained, and gave him into my charge. On inquisition de
lunatico inquirendo, he was found a lunatic, and committed to me.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 255, No. 247.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Answer by Ambrose Bennet to the exceptions taken by Jerome
Smith to his 3rd, 4th, and 5th accounts of moneys disbursed for
his diet, and other personal expenses. [Ibid. No. 248.] |
Feb. 20.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Rob. Francis. I gave both your packets to
Rob. Farrenden, apothecary-general at Tangier, who promised to
deliver them with his own hand. Three ships have been wrecked
at Margate, and one at the North Foreland, and every soul
drowned. I never knew such a storm at Deal before, and several
ships have received much damage; had it lasted much longer,
it would have endangered the whole town. [Ibid. No. 249.] |
Feb. 20.
Weymouth. |
John Pocock to Hickes. Two ships, laden with wine and
brandy, have been cast away on the Isle of Portland; one lost all
her lading and 12 men, and the other split in pieces, but part of her
lading and 7 of her men were preserved. Another vessel was forced
on shore, but by cutting her masts by the board, she rode out the
storm, and has since been brought into the road. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 255, No. 250.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Pass for Mr. Stagg and Mr. Williamson to go to France and
return. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 110.] |
| Feb. 21. |
The King to Sir Edw. Griffin. In the late retrenchment of payments from the Treasury of the Chamber, 2 privy seals issued for
the Gentlemen Ushers, daily waiters to the King and Queen, for
riding charges and attendance on removals, were omitted from the
payments set down; we warrant the payment of them as though set
down; also continuation of the former salaries of the 24 violins,
master of music, 2 composers, 2 boys, and M. le Grange for a bass,
and for the music in the Chapel Royal, any order of retrenchment
notwithstanding. [Ibid. f. 111.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Similar warrant to the Lords of the Treasury. Minute. [Ibid.
f. 111.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Declaration that Sir John Prettyman's arrears, granted to Fras.
Rogers on 16 Jan. last, are on trust for payment of moneys due to
widow Poyer, the residue to be disposed of as Barbara, Countess of
Castlemaine, in her own handwriting, may appoint, and for her
benefit. [Ibid. f. 120.] |
Feb. 21.
Milford. |
John Powell to Hickes. Only a few colliers remain in the
harbour. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 1.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Same to Williamson. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 2.] |
Feb. 21.
Deal. |
Mary Loder to Williamson. I have received the packet for
Leghorn, but as there is no ship bound for that place, tell me
whether I shall detain it, or send it you again. [Ibid. No. 3.] |
Feb. 21.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. A vessel from Jamaica reports that
the privateers of those parts took Porto Bello in April last, and
held it 30 days, and that the Spaniards ransomed it, at a very
large sum; that they possessed themselves of Port au Prince, but
got little more than provisions; also that they joined in a fleet of
10 or 12 sail, to set upon some other place. [Ibid. No. 4.] |
Feb. 21.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. Sir Jer. Smith sailed yesterday
in the Nonsuch frigate, commanded by Sir Laur. Van Hemseratt
[Heemskirk]; while she was in sight, she sailed much better than any
of the others in company, being the Portland, Roe ketch, Milford,
and Pearl. The 2 last are appointed to try the wager, and as they
have had as fine weather and wind as heart could wish to try
their ships, by this time Sir Jer. Smith will be able to judge. I have
not had a news-letter for some time. [Ibid. No. 5.] |
Feb. 21.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to Pepys. Particulars of the sailing of the
Nonsuch. Judges she will do a great part, if not all required,
but of that Sir Jer. Smith is the standard of proof. I gave
Sec. Wren more particulars, and he will let you know. [Ibid.
No. 6.] |
Feb. 21.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. John Tinker to Pepys. The Nonsuch sailed with other
ships from Spithead upon trial. Asks leave to come to town on his
own business, all the ships being gone. [Ibid. No. 7.] |
Feb. 21.
Hull. |
Jos. Blaydes to the Navy Commissioners. Thanks for their
letter. Shall be thankful for the money owing, now being the time
to buy timber; is sick, and not able to stir about, so has greater
need of it. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 8.] |
Feb. 22.
Woolwich. |
W. Hannam to Col. Thos. Middleton. The reason why the
ship's masts were not set when I was at Woolwich was chiefly the
want of men. Pray move the Board that 20 may be allowed on
weekly pay, to get the ships forward, and to clear the river of
broken anchors and pieces of cable and wrecks. There are many
men borne on the ships that might help the riggers, but they continue to neglect their duty, and will give no assistance. [Ibid. No. 9.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Col. Thos. Middleton and Commissioner J. Tippetts to the Navy
Commissioners. We have been at Woolwich, and viewed the wreck
of the Royal James, and the works in hand there and at Deptford, and agree with the master shipwright that the Royal James
ought to be fitted for a hulk, which may be done for 750l.; but it is
uncertain what time the repairs will take, by reason of the emptiness of the stores, uncertainty of supplies, and want of dry docks.
[Ibid. No. 10.] |
Feb. 22.
Woolwich. |
Edw. Byland to [the Navy Commissioners]. The spindle of the
great crane being broken off, we are much troubled to shut the
gates. I desire an order for fitting a new one, and also for a
supply of spruce deals and reed, having put a period to all our
reed in burning the Garland. [Ibid. No. 11.] |
Feb. 22.
London. |
Capt. Rich. Rooth to Thos. Hayter. Asks that 12 blank tickets
may be given to the purser of the Garland. [Ibid. No. 12.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Grant to Col. Ant. Gilby, for 31 years, of the island called
the Great Sand, in the river Humber, rent 5l. a year, after he has
embanked 100 acres at his own charge. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 15.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to Henry, Lord Sandys, to preserve the King's game in
Hampshire. Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book25, f. 90.] |
Feb. 22.
Falmouth. |
Thos. Holden to Hickes. The Griffen has put in from Barbadoes, having sprung a leak, and much damaged her goods;
she would have perished had not the men continually laboured at
the pumps. We hear by the Meaves and Antigua Merchant—which
came out with 15 others, but lost them at sea—that Don Juan is still
at Aragon, with a guard of 2,000 men, and does not intend coming in
upon the Queen's proclamation. His pretences are very plausible:
that seeing that the peace is concluded between Spain and Portugal, he would have some of the taxes taken off; that the Queen
convoys money out of the land, and that her confessor is a German.
The country is mostly for him, as they are taxed upon their estates
and the meat they eat. |
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They also report that the Algiers men-of-war took 3 English
merchantmen coming from Lisbon, and made prize of their goods;
but intend paying the freight; they allege that since the peace
with England and France, no ships can be found at sea but what
belong to one or the other, so that they cannot get any prizes by
which to live and maintain themselves; also that Sir Thos. Allin is
gone with 4 frigates to demand restitution or satisfaction, and to
proclaim war if it is refused. The Leopard, with the English
Ambassador, sailed for Constantinople before they came away.
[2 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 13.] |
Feb. 22.
Lynn. |
Edw. Bodham to Williamson. A wreck has been driven ashore
with several firkins of butter, hemp, barrels of pitch, and 3 dead
men; 3 other vessels were also driven on shore, but got off without
much damage. The private meetings of the Nonconformists and
Sectarians are frequented with more than usual confidence. The
place is healthy, and the militia well settled. [Ibid. No. 14.] |
| Feb. 23. |
Deposition of Clement Harby and Wm. Gale, merchants of
London, before Wm. Child, master in Chancery, that it was
decreed by Signor Andrea Cornaro, Captain-General of Venice, on
20 June 1664, that a dollar per mille then unduly levied upon the
currants of Zante and Cephalonia, should not be exacted for the
future, by the Providor, or Governor of Zante, on any of the English
nation; and in order that such decree should be inviolably observed,
he commanded the Providor to transmit an attestation every
3 months, signed by the English Consul and nation in Zante, that
it was not paid; nevertheless, the English merchants residing at
Zante have been constrained by the Providor to pay the dollar per
mille, and Wm. Wayte, the English Consul at Zante, has violated
his duty and trust, to the detriment of the traders and factors, by
falsifying the attestations so given as directed, which the deponents
are able to make appear. [Ibid. No. 15.] |
Feb. 23.
Ipswich. |
— to John Knight, serjeant surgeon to his Majesty, Durham
Yard. I am glad to see you so careful of your own safety and
interest, and perceive the times require the use of all prudence
and discretion. I shall inquire for you at Newmarket, and hope
you will bring the warrant with you. |
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Rich. Cole, a shipwright of Ipswich, and uncle to Capt. Cole of
London, cut his wife's throat and then his own; his is the most
dangerous, his wife having guarded hers with her hands, which he
has most unmercifully cut and mangled. He has about 50l. or 60l.
per annum in land, besides shipping and money; if he dies, his
personal estate, if not all, goes to the town. |
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My wife has sent Mrs. Knight a couple of capons, and yourself a
couple of pullets, to conclude the carnival; and as his Majesty has
given no commands to the contrary, we hope you will have no scruple
of conscience about eating them, though it be in Lent. [1¾ pages.
Ibid. No. 16.] |
| Feb. 23 ? |
Memorandum that a reprieve is to be granted to Edw. Oram,
prisoner in Newgate, during his Majesty's pleasure. Also that
the Lord Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and the Recorder of
London be instructed that it is his Majesty's pleasure that Mr.
Pargiter and others, bound over to the next sessions, or in custody for
treason or misprision of treason, in clipping, washing, filing, melting,
or otherwise diminishing the current coin of the realm, be continued
on sufficient bail, or committed as cause shall require, until the
next sessions. [Ibid. No. 17.] |
Feb. 23.
Barnstaple. |
Wm. Wakeman to Williamson. A vessel has arrived from
Lisbon with oil, sugar, and salt. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 18.] |
Feb. 23.
Hull. |
Chas. Whittington to Williamson. Three vessels have been cast
away near the Humber, and several others are reported to be lost;
16 laden vessels have sailed hence for Rotterdam and other places
named. [Ibid. No. 19.] |
Feb. 23.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. Thos. Clark, master of the Friendship of London, with 60 tuns of wine from Bordeaux for his
Majesty, "came to me to protest against the seas"; "there are no
rumours of war there, but great preparations carried on whistly."
The whole fleet outward bound have sailed, except Mr. Pensax,
who is disabled. [Ibid. No. 20.] |
Feb. 23.
Treasury Chamber, Whitehall. |
Sir George Downing to Williamson. The Lords of the Treasury
desire you to move Lord Arlington to recommend to Monsieur
Ognati, in his Majesty's name, that Phil. Cornelissen may take the
remainder of the tin sold to him by Benj. Glanville, on behalf of
his Majesty, and pay for it, or that it may be freed from Cornelissen's
arrest at Ostend, and be otherwise disposed of. [Copy. Ibid.
No. 21.] Prefixing, |
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Case stating that Glanville sold to Cornelissen, in Oct. 1666,
20,000 lbs. of his Majesty's tin, at 59 guilders per cwt., to
be paid in Flemish money. That part of the tin has been
delivered, and paid for, upon the agreement, of which
Glanville has rendered an account to his Majesty, and has
also declared that the rest of the tin was weighed off to
Cornelissen's order long since, but has been detained for
want of payment of the rest of the money due; and that his
Majesty expects that Cornelissen shall, upon demand and
offer of the tin, pay the remainder of the money at the price
he bought it at, or leave his Majesty to dispose of it in some
other manner. [Copy. Ibid. No. 211.] |
Feb. 23.
Woolwich. |
Wm. Acworth to the Navy Commissioners. I send an account of
provisions issued from the stores for making fortifications against
the approach of the Dutch, and of old junk, ropes, &c., issued for the
Tower. If the Ordnance Office is to pay the charge, the ship carpenters and labourers employed ought to be included. [Ibid. No. 22.] |
Feb. 23.
Chatham. |
John Moore and Edw. Moorcock to the Navy Commissioners. There
shall be no ill-husbandry of the money you have ordered. We never
insisted on any reward for taking up the ordnance, nor charged
anything extra, and those ordnance were taken up when we could
do nothing else. We swept the river as far as the Mussel Bank, and
have taken up 10 anchors, whereof 8 are delivered into the stores,
and the other 2 shall be, if not necessary for our work. If the time
spent in taking up ordnance be not thought so advantageous as
other employments, we shall desist. Note of how the 160l. ordered
would be disposed of. [Ibid. No. 23.] |
Feb. 23.
The Harp, Kinsale. |
Capt. Rob. Hooper to the Navy Commissioners. I have been at
Kinsale since 4 December. I understand you have given instructions to Mr. Penn for taking charge of the ship, and for the men to
go to Dublin by land, and I, with the officers, to London; but
having no accounts to pass, and being a bad traveller, hopes they
will save him and the officers that trouble. The ship is not so bad
but that she may go for Dublin, which will save her company a great
deal of trouble and charge. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 24.] |
| Feb. 23. |
John Robinson, master of the James hoy, to Thos. Hayter. Asks
a warrant for 3 months' victuals, having been forced to supply his
company for 6 weeks on his own account. [Ibid. No. 25.] |
Feb. 24.
Chatham. |
Account by John Brooke and 3 others of decayed and unserviceable provisions found in the stores at Chatham, and judged fit for
sale, valued at 528l. 15s. 11d. [Ibid. No. 26.] |
Feb. 24.
Woolwich. |
Similar account by W. Hannam and 5 others of provisions at
Woolwich, as appraised. [Ibid. No. 27.] |
Feb. 24.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Hartgill Baron, clerk of the Privy Seal, to the King,
to summon Charles Bickerstaff to a hearing, for interfering with
the petitioner's right to his office, which was conferred on him at
Brussels in 1658, and has been confirmed since the Restoration.
With reference thereon to Council. [Ibid. No. 28.] |
| Feb. |
Entry of the above reference, dated 26 Feb. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 33, p. 9.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Pass for 4 horses, 10 couple of hounds, 10 brace of greyhounds,
and 2 couple of spaniels, for the Earl of Aylesbury. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 112.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Warrant to the Great Wardrobe to pay to Thos. Townsend, clerk
of the Great Wardrobe, in place of Wm. Rumbold, deceased,
30l. 19s. 8d. for his yearly livery. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 16.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Similar warrant to pay to Sam. Green, under-clerk of the Wardrobe, in the room of Thos. Townsend, jun., 15l. 6s. 8d. yearly for a
livery. [Ibid.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Contract between the King and Sir Denis Gauden, Sir Wm. Penn,
and Benj. Gauden, for victualling the Navy, on terms approved by
the Treasury Commissioners and the Navy Commissioners. [Ibid.] |
Feb. 24.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Ordnance Commissioners of the petition of
Thos. Warren, that they may take his bond for 25 tons of saltpetre,
at the price at which it has been given to others. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 33, p. 10.] |
Feb. 24.
Coventry. |
R[alph] H[ope] to Williamson. Five carriers had their packs cut
on Saturday last, between St. Albans and London, and lost to a
considerable value, one of their horses being taken away and not
yet heard of. [Wm.] Dudley, [Humble] Ashenhurst, and some
others of that gang have been seen near, but none dare seize them;
they are so vigilant and well armed that they have openly ridden
through several towns. The late pretended robbery of Lascelles
and his wife, of a quantity of gold near Coleshill, is like to prove a
mere cheat; Lascelles is the person that robbed a goldsmith in
Yorkshire of the gold of which he himself was robbed. |
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Great preparations are making at Stoneleigh for solemnising the
funeral of the Duchess of Dudley, aunt to Lord Leigh of Stoneleigh
a monument having been erected by her for herself some years since.
She has been a great benefactor to that place, and has not forgotten
them at her death. Preparations are also being made for reception of the Countess of Southampton at New House, a most
pleasant seat a mile hence, which she has bought for 2,200l., and
given the present tenant 100l. to leave it. The Nonconformists,
headed by Eccleshall, have had meetings at Leather Hall, where
Eccleshall preached. The magistrates prevented their having the
place last Sunday, but they keep frequent public conventicles.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 29.] |
Feb. 24.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to James Hickes. The Portland, Milford, and
Pearl frigates have sailed to fetch the Prince of Tuscany, and the
Nonsuch with Sir Jer. Smith has come in. He reports that she
works and sails well. Several Newfoundland ships have put to sea,
but none have arrived from foreign parts. [Ibid. No. 30.] |
Feb. 24.
Yarmouth. |
Rich. Bower to Williamson. A vessel from Rotterdam reports
that several ships have been lost on the coast of Holland by the
storm. Six others have come in from Rochelle and Bordeaux. A
hoy has been put ashore 2 miles off, but the men and goods saved.
Several colliers have passed to and from the northward, and a
dogger has come in from the North Seas, with live cod and some
barrel cod. [Ibid. No. 31.] |
Feb. 24.
Bristol. |
James Baskerville to Williamson. I have been very ill, but am
better. Several ships have sailed, but none arrived. [Ibid. No. 32.] |
Feb. 25.
Whitby. |
Thos. Waade to Williamson. A breach with France is noised
about here, and if it should fall out, I beg you to renew our correspondence. We have had a great fall of snow, and the ways are very
impassable. The Dragon of London has been cast away near the
harbour, and all but 2 men perished. [Ibid. No. 33.] |
Feb. 25.
Portsmouth. |
Hugh Salesbury to Williamson. We are expecting the return of
Sir Jer. Smith in the Nonsuch, to inform us about the trial of that
frigate sailing with the others appointed for the same service.
[Ibid. No. 34.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Morgan Lodge to [Williamson]. I send up the packet and a
receipt for another put on board the Mary, bound for Lisbon.
[Ibid. No. 35.] Annexing, |
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Receipt by Edmond Ayres (?) from Morgan Lodge of a packet
directed to Fras. Parry, remaining for the King's affairs in
the Court of Portugal, which he promises to deliver on arrival.
Feb., Deal. [Ibid. No. 35i.] |
Feb. 25.
Oxford. |
Hilaire Decry to Rob. Francis. Thanks for your remembrance.
I hope to be worthy of it. Keep a little corner in your heart for me.
Your cousin salutes you, and wants 17 yards of prunella buying
for a gown; also the Gazettes as usual. [French. Ibid. No. 36.] |
Feb. 25.
Lyme Regs. |
Giles Ivy to Williamson. While out shooting game, my gun,
though on the cock, took fire, which was the death of 2 children on
a hill behind me. The coroner's inquest and the parents of the
children acquitted me of guilty intent, but yet I am bound over to
answer it at the Dorchester assizes. Knowing that the judges, before
they go their circuit, usually take leave of his Majesty, I beg you
will then acquaint them of my innocency, and the unhappiness of
the accident, and request them to show what favour they may.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 37.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Deposition of Bernard Nicholas, mariner of London, sworn before
Sir Thos. Bludworth, that Jacob Lucie, merchant of London, and
other subjects of his Majesty, are owners of the Mary and Jane of
London, which was taken and adjudged prize, under the name of
Abraham's Offering, alias Abraham's Sacrifice. [Ibid. No. 38.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Warrant for a grant of denization for Jacob Poüwells, an alien.
Minute. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 25, f. 90.] |
Feb. 25.
Whitehall. |
Commissioners of Prizes to the Navy Commissioners. On petition
of Dan. Arthur, in behalf of those interested in the Jolly of Nantes—
seized as a prize in June 1667, and brought into Plymouth, but since
restored with her lading by the Commissioners of Appeal—we
request you to pay them 120l. 6s., at which she was sold to
John Lanyon, your agent at Plymouth. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256,
No. 39.] Annexing, |
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Inventory and appraisement by John Dell and 4 others, of
19 ballots of cloth taken out of the Jolly of Nantes, and
delivered to Lanyon, by order of the Commissioners of Prizes,
amounting to 120l. 6s.—Plymouth, 10 July 1667. [Ibid.
No. 39i.] |
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John Lanyon to the Navy Commissioners. I demanded the 20
ballots of canvas from the Commissioners of Prizes, and
went aboard the Jolly of Nantes, where I found 18 bolts of
noyals canvas, &c., which I entered in the Custom House, and
have since received.—Plymouth, 19 July 1667. [Ibid.
No. 39ii.] |
Feb. 25.
Whitehall. |
M. Wren to Pepys. To-morrow being sermon day, his Royal
Highness intends to meet sooner than ordinary, and desires you to
come at 8½ a.m. and to impart this to the Board. [Ibid. No. 40.] |
Feb. 25.
Deptford. |
Jno. Cox and 4 others to [Pepys]. We have appraised the
decayed and unserviceable provisions mentioned, in the stores at
Deptford, and their value is 138l. 15s. 9d. [1½ pages. Ibid. No. 41.] |
Feb. 25.
Portsmouth. |
Capt. Ant. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. I want spruce
deals to complete the works on the Advice and Fairfax. I find no
one willing to deal for any quantity of plank, which I must have,
and no money is yet ordered to Master Reidge, notwithstanding your
promise that it should be had, so as to encourage others. If it be
delayed, none will buy timber to convert for plank, with the promise
of payment; so that in one month, you will be in the same straits
with ready money as you are now without it. [2 pages. Ibid.
No. 42.] Annexing, |
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Appraisement by Ant. Deane and 2 others of the anchors
arrived in the Edgar, total 194l. 11s. 3d.—23 Feb. With
note of the Board's approval thereof, but their agreement for
them is suspended till they know how to pay for them.—
2 March 1669. [Ibid. No. 42i.] |
Feb. 25.
The Lenox, Holehaven. |
Capt. John Holmes to the Navy Commissioners. Wants provisions, the time for his victualling being out. [S.P. Dom., Car. II
256, No. 43.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Wm. Williamson and John Huntington, masters of the Black Dog
and Adam and Eve hoys, to the Navy Commissioners. Want provisions. The Black Dog has delivered her lading of timber at
Deptford, and is going with the Adam and Eve to Stockwith for
more. [Ibid. No. 44.] |
Feb. 26.
African House, London. |
Thos. Holder and 2 other Commissioners of [Lord Admiral] the
Duke of York to the Navy Commissioners. Having directed Paul
Tatenell, his Royal Highness's surveyor for prizes, to sell the pieces
of cable belonging to him in the yard at Deptford, we desire your
order to your officers there to deliver them to whom he may
appoint. [Ibid. No. 45.] |
| Feb. 26. |
James Carkass to the Navy Commissioners. I received the
wages of Nath. Walker of the Royal Charles, for service done from
Aug. 1665 to Oct. 1666, amounting to 18l. 4s. 6d., which sum had
been split into two tickets of 6l. 5s. 7d. and 11l. 8s. 11d. (sic). I paid
the money to Elizabeth Bowen at Chatham; the petitioner has
done me great wrong in her accusations before the Committee of
Council, before you, and before the Commissioners of Accounts; the
latter on examination have dismissed the case three times, finding
nothing against me. [See 16 July 1667. Ibid. No. 46.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Sir George Carteret to the Navy Commissioners. I presume the
hindrance to furnishing the accounts required by you was that my
books were lodged with the Commissioners of Accounts, but Mr.
Fenn will give the satisfaction you desire to-day. [Ibid. No. 47.] |
| Feb. 26. |
John Tyrwhitt to the Navy Commissioners. His Royal Highness
having given me the command of the Speedwell frigate, I ask a
warrant appointing as master George Wood, late master of the
Edgar, and also master of the Henrietta under my command.
[Ibid. No. 48.] Enclosing, |
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Trinity House certificate that George Wood of Wapping is
capable to take charge as master of any ship or frigate, to the
northward and southward.—20 May 1668. [Ibid. No. 48i.] |
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Capt. John Wettwang to Col. Middleton. Asks him to order
George Wood as master to the Dunkirk, he having been
found able by the Trinity House.—London, 20 May 1668.
[Ibid. No. 48ii.] |
Feb. 26.
Court at Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Rob. Harding, of the manor of Bramcotecum-Trowell and Chilwell, and other lands, co. Notts. late belonging
to the Monastery of Sempringham, co. Lincoln; the writings by
which he holds it, according to a grant from Queen Elizabeth,
having been lost or spoiled during the late wars. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 25, f. 91.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Warrant to Sir John Howell, Recorder of London, and the sheriffs
of London and Middlesex, to release on sufficient security Anne
Seymour, alias Sharp, convicted at the Old Bailey of felonious
stealing of some small things, and ordered to be transported; also to
insert her in the pardon next to come out for Newgate convicts,
omitting the proviso for transportation usually inserted in the
pardons. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 28, f. 20.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Warrant for a grant to Nath. Ludlow and Edw. Boswell, at the
former rents, of the manors of Husborne Tarrant, Ibrop, and
Upton, co. Hants, mortgaged by Chas. Poulet in 1664 to Edmund
Ludlow, sen., and afterwards forfeit to him, and escheated to the
Crown by his attainder. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 113.] |
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Docquet of the above, dated March 5. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 19.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Warrant for a grant to Rachel, Viscountess Falkland, of 3,000l.
out of embezzlements of prize goods, in the kingdom of Ireland;
granted on account of the constant loyalty of her husband, Harry,
late Viscount Falkland, and the straits in which he has left her
and her son, the present Viscount, on account of debts contracted
in the service. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 113.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Licence to Sir Thos. Sandys, Bart., and the other trustees of the
indigent loyal officers residing within the bills of mortality, to
hold one or more plate lotteries anywhere in the kingdom for
6 years, with prohibition to all others to hold the same; those only
to receive the benefit who served the late King during the rebellion, are resident in London or Westminster, and have no other
place of abode, and no employment or subsistence; excluding also
from benefit the managers of the grant, and those who ride in the
King's guard. [Ibid. f. 114.] |
Feb. 26.
Essex House. |
Report by John Rushworth that—the Lord Keeper being acquainted with the petition to the King in the name of Wm.
Birstall, D.D., as also with that of Sir And. Henley—he is of opinion
that if any endeavours are used to persuade his Majesty or
the Lords of the Privy Council to stop proceedings at law, he
cannot advise them to do so. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 49.] |
Feb. 26.
Whitehall. |
Order granting the petition of Sir And. Henley, that his Majesty's
reference on the petition of Dr. Birstall, who has abused the petitioner and caused his lady to miscarry, may not obstruct the proceedings at common law in the actions now depending. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 33, p. 9.] |
Feb. 26.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. I have received your friendly advice
as to the neglect of the Cornish postmasters, but the coming
in of the frost and ill weather stops the mails, which may be
some excuse during the winter time; I will be careful as to
Mr. Williamson's letters for the future. The Prince of Tuscany is
expected in a few days. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 50] |
Feb. 26.
Newcastle. |
Rich. Forster to Williamson. Particulars of the movements of
ships. Several of those that are to sail are intended for France.
[Ibid. No. 51.] |
Feb. 26.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. An Ostend vessel laden with linen
cloth ran upon the Goodwin Sands; the crew and passengers were
saved. [Ibid. No. 52.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Order signed by Giles Dunster, on behalf of the Commissioners for
taking accounts, requiring William Wardour, Clerk of the Pells, to
attend them at Brooke House, Holborn, on Wednesday next.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 53.] |
Feb. 26.
Blickling. |
J. Russell to Rob. Francis. I expect to be in London in 6 weeks,
when I will pay my respects to you. [Ibid. No. 54.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Nich. Wood to Williamson. I had a sad journey, from the grievous
weather, and was forced to go by land part of the way; but I have
arrived at Yarmouth, and lodge at the Wheat Sheaf; and as this is
the greatest inn in the town, it is probable there will be very good
play for it [the lottery ?]. [Ibid. No. 55.] |
Feb. 27.
Norfolk. |
Certificate by John Henson, vicar of Terrington St. Clement
and St John, and rector of St. Edmond, North Lynn, &c., and by
Thos. Wilde, vicar of Wigenhall St. Mary and of Islington, that
George Allsop, curate of Tilney, is a man of sober life and conversation, a painful preacher, and a true lover of God's Church.
[Ibid. No. 56.] |
Feb. 27.
St. John's College, Cambridge. |
Thos. Watson to [Sir John Reresby]. I suppose your brother [Yarburgh] has informed you of his intention to stand a trial at the
election for a fellowship; I think, from his good behaviour and his
improvement, that he will have a very fair plea. I cannot expect
that he should have a fairer opportunity, it being proper to the
school of Sedbergh, and given by the same person that founded the
scholarship. I desire to be remembered to your lady, and wish you
joy of your young heir. [Ibid. No. 57. See pp. 228, 229, infra.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Marquis of Dorchester to Williamson. Let the enclosed be delivered to Lord Arlington, with my humble thanks. [Ibid. No. 58.] |
Feb. 27.
Lyme. |
Ant. Thorold to Hickes. A Danish vessel, laden with 400
barrels of tar, deals, butter, and tallow, ran ashore on Sidmouth
beach, but all her men, with 200 barrels of tar, &c., were saved.
Several vessels outward bound have been forced back by contrary
winds. [Ibid. No. 59.] |
| [Feb. 27.] |
Petition of Lieut. George Finlawson to the Bishop of London,
Lord Almoner, to partake of the King's bounty on Maunday
Thursday next; served the late King during the wars, and at
Tangiers, under Lords Rutherford and Belasyse; lost his right hand
in fighting against the Moors, and cannot support his family.
[Ibid. No. 60.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Recommendation of the above petition by Lord Arlington, the
poor man being a fit object of charity. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 33,
p. 10.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Warrant to Sir John Howell, Recorder, and the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, to enlarge on bail Capt. Jonas Lindloff, convicted at the Old Bailey sessions of horse-stealing, and to insert
him in the next pardon, leaving him out in the proviso for transportation. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 28, f. 24.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Sir John Mennes to the Navy Commissioners. Reports proceedings taken to obtain returns from the several storekeepers of
the yards, for the use of the Commissioners of Accounts, and also
as to tickets, lists of officers of the Navy, and their salaries, ships
employed since Sept. 1664, &c. [2 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256,
No. 61.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Col. Thos. Middleton to Pepys. I sent particulars to the Commissioners of Accounts, of the provisions in the storehouses at my
first general survey, which is the same as if transmitted to you; also
the returns of the clerks of the survey of Chatham and Harwich, but
not of Portsmouth, Deptford, or Woolwich, as they were involved in
the storekeeper's accounts. I cannot give a list of vessels employed
by his Majesty during the war. [Ibid. No. 62.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Thos. Lewis to Pepys. I send a paper which Sir Denis Gauden
intended to present to the Board, it being called for, and he doubting his being able to attend. [Ibid. No. 63.] |
| Feb. 27. |
John Devel to the Navy Commissioners. I desire an order to
Mr. Marlow to certify the sufficiency of my securities, that I may
be no longer hindered of receiving another ticket for one lost,
having made affidavit and entered into a bond for his Majesty's
indemnity. [Ibid. No. 64.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Roger Baker, purser [of the Dartmouth], to Pepys. I beg your
assistance for a speedy trial of my business with my captain, the
ship being paid, and timely notice to bring in my witnesses. [Ibid.
No. 65.] |
Feb. 27.
Hamburg. |
Edw. Chamberlain to Williamson. By my lord's command [the
Earl of Carlisle], I send you an account of our voyage. We arrived
yesterday, too weary to write by that post, and this post goes by
Antwerp. On the 15th, my lord set forward from Amsterdam, and
never rested a day till our arrival here, though our accommodation
was often uneasy, open, slow waggons, and our lodging oft on straw.
Our passage from Zwol, by Lingen to Bremen, was through barren
desert 150 miles, bad diet, worse ways, dangerous passages through
great waters, then a sudden frost, much ice, deep snows, and dark
nights. It was sometimes 11 p.m. before we found a baiting place.
I wonder that my lord could endure so much, and that I could
endure more than ever I did in my life. |
|
After a little refreshment here, my lord will go forward, although
at this season it is almost impossible to reach Stockholm, either by
sea or land, and he will tire us all out; but his Majesty's affairs
must not be neglected. [Ibid. No. 65a.] |
Feb. 28.
Plymouth. |
John Clarke to Hickes. Particulars of the arrival of ships.
[Ibid. No. 66.] |
Feb. 28.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Williamson. The new Nonsuch has come in
with Sir Jer. Smith, who goes for London to-morrow, a pleasure
boat having arrived for him. The Dutch captain who gave directions for setting the masts of the Nonsuch is to command during
his absence; she is reported to be the best sailer in the world,
which was caused by the art of this Dutch captain. [Ibid. No. 67.] |
Feb. 28.
Dover. |
J. Swaddell to Williamson. I arrived at Dover at 11 o'clock, and as
the tide is almost spent, must beg pardon for brevity. [Ibid. No. 68.] |
Feb. 28.
Dover. |
Jo. Carlile to Williamson. Mr. Swaddell will be at Calais in
3 hours; I hired a vessel and saw him aboard, and recommended
him to a friend there for his more speedy despatch to Paris. I may
thank Mr. Blayney in part for my long illness, as grief was the
principal cause. Let me continue in your favour; I will be always
ready to serve you. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 69.] |
Feb. 28.
Milford. |
John Powell to Williamson. No news; no shipping in the
harbour. [Ibid. No. 70.] |
| Feb. 28. |
Same to Hickes. To the same effect. [Ibid. No. 71.] |
Feb. 28.
Deal. |
Rich. Watts to Rob. Francis. There is 300l. due to Mr. Ketchrell of Deal, for the hire of his ketch, the Two Sisters of Deal,
during the war with Holland. The money is payable by the Navy
Commissioners, and his bills are signed; if you can get him his
money, he will give you 20 per cent. I hope you are mindful of
my petition to the farmers. I hear from Thanet that a ship sank
at the North Foreland, and that all her men were drowned. [Ibid.
No. 72.] |
| Feb. 28. |
Warrant enlarging the protection granted to John Cassells, alias
Castles, for 14 days from the present date. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 28, f. 21.] |
| Feb. |
Warrant for allowing the salaries of the Secretaries of State to
be paid out of customs arising from unwrought wood, masts,
timber, &c., granted to Sir Rob. Paston, Bart., in lieu of the Post
Office. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 30, f. 108.] |
| Feb. |
Licence to Mr. Bridgeman to travel for one year. Minute. [Ibid.
f. 110.] |
| [Feb.] |
Warrant for a lease to Ralph Montague, in reversion after
George Kirk, of a third of Gillingham Forest, on double the old
rent, but remitting the fine. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 17, p. 281.] |
| Feb. |
Warrant to pay to Isaac Le Gouse, King's jeweller, 2,800l., for a
jewel given by the King to the Queen. [Docquet, Vol. 24, No. 17.] |
| Feb. |
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe, to deliver to
Rich. Smith, clerk of the cheque of the Guard, 100 pair of red
breeches, 100 livery coats, 100 velvet bonnets, 100 pairs of worsted
stockings, and 100 waist and 50 carabine belts, for the Yeomen of
the Guard. [Ibid. No. 18.] |
| Feb. |
Wm. Williamson, master of the Black Dog hoy, to the Navy
Commissioners. Particulars of a voyage from Woolwich to Stockwith for timber, and from thence to Deptford to unload. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 73.] |
| Feb.? |
"Papers on Sir Wm. Jennings' case, touching the supernumeraries
in the Sapphire"—
|
|
Certificate by Nath. Bunch [purser of the Sapphire], 16 Jan. 1669,
that if he does not make it appear that the supernumeraries
whose names appear on the Sapphire's books, from 27 April
1667 to 15 Dec. 1668, were occasioned by the sudden reducement of the ship's company from 180 to 160, and the conse-
quent taking in of men on the approach of the enemy, he will
make satisfaction himself. With note that on 23 Jan. 1669, it
was brought to the board by Sir W. Jennings.—16 Jan. 1669.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 74.] |
|
Certificates by W. Burroughs of the number of men borne on the
Sapphire between 20 April 1667 and 7 Nov. 1668, being the
time Sir W. Jennings was commander. With shorthand notes,
undeciphered.—16 Jan. 1669. [2 pages. Ibid. No. 75.] |
|
Like certificate of the supernumeraries in the Sapphire whilst the
Dutch were in the river, 10 June to 23 July 1667.–2 Feb.
1669. [Ibid. No. 76.] |
|
Nath. Bunch to the Navy Commissioners. I send particulars of
the supernumeraries who were on the books of the Sapphire for
the years 1667 and 1668, and who were victualled by me. Those
in 1667 were occasioned by adding men when the Dutch came
up the river; those of 1668 by the men who fell sick. I must
confess that I had no order from Sir Wm. Jennings to bear
them as supernumeraries, which was my mistake, being sometimes above and sometimes below my complement. I throw
myself on your mercy for the allowance.—28 Jan. 1669.
[Ibid. No. 77.] |
|
Muster book of men belonging to the Sapphire since her last
departure from Portsmouth; mustered from 16 Feb. to Sept.
1668. [3 columns. Ibid. No. 78.] |
|
Petition of Sir Wm. Jennings to the Duke of York, to consider
the reason which caused him to err in taking in more men
than those allowed him, and to give him an order to receive
his pay for the time he served as commander in the Sapphire,
which is stopped. [Ibid. No. 79.] |
|
Statement of particulars with reference to Sir Wm. Jennings'
case, showing that from the discrepancy of Sir William's statements, his delays in producing proper books, his attempt to
throw the blame upon his purser, and his former practices in
the Ruby, there is great ground to suspect him of want of
integrity, in the affair of the supernumeraries on board the
ship commanded by him from 20 April 1667 to 7 Nov. 1668.
[4½ pages. Ibid. No. 80.] |
| Feb. |
Estimates of sea and harbour provisions for all ships except
those of the winter guard and the yachts, for the month of August
1668, 4,386l. 14s.; September, 3,927l. 6s.; December, 2,593l. 14s.;
and February 1669, 2,322l. 1s. 4d. [4 papers. Ibid. Nos. 81–84.] |
| Feb. |
Memorandum [by Rob. Mayors, purveyor] of the quantity and
quality of some spruce deals belonging to George Body. [Ibid.
No. 85.] |
| Feb.? |
Petition of George, son of the late Sir Thos. Stepney, to the King,
to admit Wm. Cooke to all the profits and allowances due to him as
Groom of the Privy Chamber supernumerary, which place he pur-
chased from Thos. Greene for 300l.; cannot prevail with the Lords
of the Treasury to pass his docquet for 3s. 4d. a day for board
wages, granted him 12 Oct. 1664, and the Master of the Wardrobe
refuses him 40l. a year for livery, of which 3 years are due, having
orders to pay no supernumeraries, so that his arrears amount to
376l. 14s. 10d. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 85a.] Annexing, |
|
Certificate by Sir John Berkeley and 5 others, that Wm. Cooke
served the Duke of York 6 years as commissioner for
managing his household affairs, and is a fit servant for his
Majesty.—10 Feb. 1669. [Ibid. No. 85ai.] |
| Feb. ? |
Note of request from Hen. Roger, High Sheriff of Somersetshire,
for the same favour as granted to Sir George Horner, the last sheriff,
of permission to appoint a deputy to attend at the assizes, he being
ill. [Ibid. No. 86.] |
| Feb.? |
Request of the lottery patentees to know the King's opinion about
their attending the Lord Mayor and aldermen, as to their lotteries.
[Ibid. No. 87.] |
| Feb. ? |
Account by one of the patentees of the lottery for officers, that
Sir Thos. Sandys and 3 more of them attended the Lord Mayor,
delivered their patent on request to the Recorder, Sir John Howell,
and are to receive an answer from the Lord Mayor and aldermen on
Tuesday. Suggestion that the King and Lord [Arlington] should
take occasion to speak to the Lord Mayor and Recorder on their
behalf. [Ibid. No. 88.] |
| Feb. |
Minutes of warrants relating to the appointment and salary of
the Excise Commissioners, viz.:— |
|
Warrant to pay 250l. each a year to Sir Denis Ashburnham, Sir
George Benyon, Fras. Finch, and Edw. Wingate, out of the
revenue of Excise, until his Majesty shall find some other
employment for them.—July 1668. |
|
Warrant to pay to Sir D. Ashburnham, Bart., and other late
Commissioners and Governors of the Excise, 250l. each yearly,
and to J. Ball, late cashier, 200l. a year from the Excise revenue;
not to be registered for payment in course, but continued till
the King's farther pleasure. |
|
Constitution of Rob. Spencer and 8 others as Commissioners of
Appeals for regulating Excise, granting them 200l. a year each
out of the Excise duty.—Feb. 1669. Endorsed with notes of
salary to the Committee of Plantations.—Jan. 1669. [Ibid.
No. 89.] |
| Feb. ? |
Account of the receipts and expenses of the Earl of Sandwich as
Extraordinary Ambassador to Spain and Portugal, the former
amounting to 19,253l. 7s. 4d., and the latter to 25,567l. 1s. 3d.
With note by Lord Arlington that the same having been referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, it has been allowed, and his
Majesty has also approved of it. [2 pages. Ibid. No. 90.] |
| Feb. ? |
Note [by Williamson] that the said accounts of the Earl of Sandwich are allowed by the Committee for Foreign Affairs, subject to
certain deductions, &c., named. [Ibid. No. 91.] |
| Feb. ? |
Eight queries submitted for the King's consideration with reference to certain ceremonies to be observed with or by the Prince of
Tuscany, who intends landing at Plymouth, and passing from thence
incognito, and so remaining all the time he shall be in England, as
he was when in Spain; with the answers to them. [3 pages. S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 256, No. 92.] |
| Feb. ? |
Answer by the Queen Mother to 5 of the said queries. As to
the first 3, relating to his reception, and the officials to be sent to
attend him, there is no scruple. As to the 4th, the King should not
put on his hat, in order that the Prince may remain bareheaded.
As to the 5th, suggestions are made about his visit to the Duke and
Duchess of York. As to the 6th, Prince Rupert, being the King's
cousin, and the son of an Elector of the empire, should receive the
first visit from the Prince. As to the 7th, the Prince cannot follow
the example of the Duke of York as to remaining covered or uncovered, they not being equal. As to the 8th, there will be no
difficulty made as to his precedence after the Duke and Duchess of
York, should they dine in public. [French. 3 pages. Ibid. No. 93.] |
| Feb. |
Translation of the above. [1½ pages. Ibid. No. 94.] |
| Feb. ? |
Account by Stephen Fay of expenses incurred subsequent to his
arrest at Rye at the suit of Mark Serjeant, master of a ship, for
his passage money from St. Valery, and for moneys lent, amounting
in the whole, including the debt and costs, to 21l. 5s. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 256, No. 95.] |
Feb.
Deal. |
Lists sent by Mor. Lodge to Williamson, of ships in the Downs
during the month, as follows:— |
| Vol. 256. No. |
Date. |
King's. |
Merchant. |
Wind. |
|
96 |
Feb. 1 |
1 |
10 |
S.W. |
|
97 |
" 3 |
1 |
14 |
S.W. |
|
98 |
" 5 |
1 |
16 |
S.W. |
|
99 |
" 6 |
1 |
18 |
S.W. |
|
100 |
" 7 |
1 |
19 |
S.W. |
|
101 |
" 8 |
1 |
20 |
S.W. |
|
102 |
" 9 |
1 |
20 |
S.W. |
|
103 |
" 10 |
1 |
21 |
S.W. |
|
104 |
" 11 |
1 |
25 |
S.W. |
|
105 |
" 12 |
1 |
27 |
S.W. |
|
106 |
" 13 |
1 |
27 |
S.W. |
|
107 |
" 14 |
1 |
26 |
S.W. |
|
108 |
" 15 |
1 |
30 |
S.W. |
|
109 |
" 16 |
1 |
30 |
S.W. |
|
110 |
" 18 |
1 |
31 |
N.W. |
|
111 |
" 19 |
1 |
5 |
N. |
|
112 |
" 20 |
1 |
15 |
N.W. |
|
113 |
" 21 |
1 |
8 |
N.N.W. |
|
114 |
" 22 |
1 |
2 |
N.E. |
|
115 |
" 23 |
1 |
1 |
N.W. |
|
116 |
" 24 |
1 |
2 |
S.E. |
|
117 |
" 25 |
1 |
2 |
E. |
|
118 |
" 26 |
1 |
2 |
N.E. |
|
119 |
" 28 |
1 |
7 |
S.W. |
