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| Sept. 1. |
Sir James Butler to Secretary Jenkins. William Gear's
information is that he often saw Noyes' and Bateman's wives go
into their husbands' chambers. Mr. Lowman's answer is that he
had your orders, which he produced, for their so doing, but that
they were never permitted to go without a keeper, who stood by
and heard all the discourse. John Jones' information is but by
hearsay from Gear, who could not prove any part of it except the
wives visiting their husbands. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 64.] |
Sept. 1.
The Tower. |
Capt. Thomas Cheek to [Secretary Jenkins]. I am extremely
troubled that I cannot wait on the Lord Keeper this evening,
having not stirred out of my house this fortnight. I have sent
Mr. Hawley, the gentleman porter, who will give the Lord Keeper
a full account of things relating to the Tower. I hope very
shortly to wait on you myself. I am still importuned by the
Charltons to remove their father, which I will not do without the
King's command. I like not their pressing so much and they
have sent me word that you have told them, so long as Mr.
Charlton is safe, it is no matter where he lies, and they think it
my fault he is not removed. I understand no civility where
the King is concerned. [Ibid. No. 65.] |
Sept. 1.
Winchester. |
The Duke of Beaufort to Secretary Jenkins. Coming from
Badminton at Wednesday I did not receive yours of the 28th till
to-day, just as I was sending the enclosed to the Lord Keeper
on the same subject, which I therefore now send through you.
You will find in it my opinion in that matter. I presented the
enclosed address to his Majesty this morning, who received it
graciously and allowed me to transmit it to you to be put in
the Gazette. [Ibid. No. 66.] |
Sept. 1.
Bristol. |
Thomas Eston, Mayor, to Secretary Jenkins. You lately had
a letter from some of our Aldermen representing me as a fit
person to be Mayor the ensuing year. I had not so good an
opinion of myself as to be the author of that project, but it was
the motion of the loyal party to me in the first place and afterwards to write to you. I hear that since the mind of one person
is altered and he secretly in agitation for another without the
knowledge of the rest. I only beg to be put or left in that station
in which I shall be most serviceable and that you would oblige
me with as early an account as possible of his Majesty's pleasure,
not only because our election comes swiftly but that I may be
able to give an account to those gentlemen who first recommended
it to me. [Ibid. No. 67.] |
| Sept. 1. |
Minutes of proceedings before the Council. Present, Lord
Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, Secretary Jenkins. Lord Advocate
called in. Gives his opinion concerning the Scotchmen here
and says he has set out summons of treason against them, to
which it is said that, in case of a signification from the Council
of Scotland that such persons are accused of treason with the
desires of the Council that they be sent thither to be tried, there
will be further grounds for it. |
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Memorandum to inquire again at Bethnal Green and Stepney
to prove Nisbet's hand. The Lord Advocate will endeavour to
find two witnesses to prove Nisbet's hand and in that case 'tis
thought fit that Gordon be brought hither. |
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Sir Christopher Musgrave to attend to-morrow at 6. |
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Col. Romsey called in. Knows nothing of Westlake of the
Middle Temple; Mr. West says the same thing. Holloway said
he would get cannon at Bristol, small drakes. |
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On letters from Sir H. Lyttelton to the Lord Privy Seal
touching cannon in Worcestershire an encouraging letter to be
written to him to take notice of the probability that they were
intended for the insurrection and to make further inquiry
about them. Memorandum.—To examine when they came
there, which way they were brought, in whose boat and whether
they were serviceable in any kind. When the directions were to
melt them down, what and whose directions and to see their
books. Whose tenants Hammond and Wheeler are. Secretary
Jenkins to write a letter by the person sent down to Sir H.
Lyttelton. |
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To carry Murtagh Downey before a Justice. |
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Atterbury called in. Gives an account that Armiger is willing
to confess. The Lords bid him to assure Armiger that whatever
he shall say shall not be used to his prejudice. |
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Lea says he told Brown heretofore of the design. He was of
the King's Head Club. He discoursed with him at the King's
Head and Half Moon tavern of the management of the business.
Mr. Thomas told him Mr. Whitby had undertaken to serve in
one of the divisions of the City. Whitby denies his knowledge
of anything.—To be discharged.—Brown, a chirurgeon, says he
knows nothing of any design against the King. Lea says he
told him there was an undertaking to retrieve the rights and
privileges; to which Brown replied, they had been already too long
kept from them. Brown and Packer to attend Monday night. |
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Sir Christopher Musgrave called in. Is to send down a fit
person to inquire into the matter of those cannons. |
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Whitby says he goes to church nor has gone to conventicles
these 12 months. To be discharged on his promise to appear
at the first summons. |
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Francis King says he took in Lord Argyle's books for paper.
Lives at Wivenhoe near Colchester. Does not know the merchant
or broker, both Scotchmen, that put them on board, nor had he
any direction how to dispose of them. He forgot to pay custom
for them. The merchant promised him 30s. to bring them over.
He gave the man, a Scotchman, that put the goods on board
a note where he was to find Thomas Evans. Evans called in,
says he put the books into John Butterworth's house. Notice
to be given to the Commissioners of the Customs that King
has stolen custom. [4 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 430, No. 111,
p. 29.] |
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The examination on oath of Samuel Starkey before Simon
Parry and Edward Guise. Describing as in his examination,
calendared ante p. 339, how he was summoned to London by Peter
Essington, and went there with Nathaniel Hartshorn. Essington
said he would get the start of Aaron Smith and confess first, for
Aaron's intention to confess had given him the greatest disturbance, and that he could discover more plots to cut off the
King and Duke than had been mentioned. The deponent asked
if the pistolling the King and Duke in the gallery, which he had
heard Wilmore and Essington so highly applaud to Aaron Smith,
was quite laid aside. Essington answered that, had that design
been attempted, it had been infallible, but that God had prevented
it. Essington showed him a letter in Goodenough's hand dated
the day before, the effect of which was that they judged themselves not safe in any part of Bucks, that Ayliffe was sick with
over-riding himself, that Starkey (the deponent) had narrowly
missed them both at Dinton and Hampden and had raised such
an alarm in all that country that it was not safe to reside thereabouts any longer. They had been at Mr. Wharton's at Upper
Winchingdon but missed him. They thought to have come to
Hackney or to his house but were diverted by a private and
secure accommodation at Sir Roger Hill's near Uxbridge, where
they had been two nights but removed, not caring to be so near
Uxbridge or the Guards there. No house was better than old
Nicholas' house with honest Harry at Enfield. 'Twas private
and they were there with their master, private, welcome and
secure. Essington told the deponent and Hartshorn that
Samuel Maine knew of their being there and advised him to take
him up. The deponent replied that he had heard enough from
his own mouth to call him to account as to the pistolling the
King and Duke and clapping the pistol in Feversham's pocket
and so fathering the murder on him and consequently on the
Papists. (Describes how he immediately took up Maine and with
a party of horse given him by Lord Craven searched Mr.
Rainton's house at Enfield and Sir Roger Hill's at Denham near
Uxbridge for traitors unsuccessfully.) [6 pages. S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 431, No. 68.] |
Sept. 1.
[Received.] |
The information of Mr. Peckham. On Friday 24 Aug. being
at the Amsterdam coffee-house with my brother John and four
others Mr. Oates came in and said he knew Mr. Keeling, but did
not like him, since he heard he had not walked orderly with the
society he belonged to. Though, said he, I never belonged to
the people, I love to hear of persons being fair and square and
to my knowledge Keeling talked treason in all companies and it's
said he was to have had a division of men in Wapping under his
command. I believe the reason why no more men are tried
for the plot is that their magazine of witnesses is almost spent.
Said I, the men tried for this plot have more or less confessed
the fact but the Papists denied all. Said he, because they were
resolved to die with lies in their mouths. Not any of these men
confessed but Hone and it's supposed he did it in hopes of pardon.
It's true I believe they had treasonable talk among themselves.
He asked me if Keeling had his pardon. I said it was granted,
but he had not received it. Said he, I remember or some say
there is something in the law that witnesses may be asked what
benefit they receive by their evidence and, if they have any, it is a
bar to their evidence and there can be no greater benefit than a
pardon. [Ibid. No. 69.] |
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Edward Guise to Secretary Jenkins. With another Justice I
took Starkey's information and am now here with it to receive
your further commands. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 70.] |
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Draft information for Nathaniel Hartshorn. To the same
general effect as Starkey's above information, but adding that
Goodenough's letter had been a formal letter written in ink and
then the real letter written with milk between the lines. With
direction to Hartshorn to copy and correct it as he pleases, he
knowing best what he can swear. Endorsed, "Starkey's paper
delivered to Hartshorn." [Imperfect, the end being lost. 4 pages.
Ibid. No. 71.] |
Sept. 1.
Winchester. |
On the petition of Capt. William Tuite praying that, it appearing by the report of Sir William Domville, Attorney General for
Ireland, that the reversion of an estate mentioned in a former
petition, (see previous Vol., pp. 70, 158) is in his Majesty's dispose,
his Majesty will grant it to him, reference thereof with the annexed
reports to the Lords of the Treasury. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book
55, p. 278.] |
Sept. 1.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to the Bishop of Sarum. His Majesty,
having considered the enclosed report of the Lord Keeper on
the Dean of Sarum's petition, commands me to transmit it to
you and to signify that he approves thereof and would have you
govern yourself accordingly and that, to prevent further disputes,
the said petition and report with this signification of his pleasure
be inserted in the registers of that church. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 56, p. 75.] |
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Memorandum of a like letter of the same date to Dr. Pearce,
Dean of Sarum, to be communicated to the Chapter, with only
this alteration, "on your petition." [Ibid.] |
Sept. 1.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to the Earl of Derby. His Majesty viewed
with particular satisfaction those two schemes of the militia under
your command in Lancashire and Cheshire, he having received
nothing in that kind more accurate in the drawing up, and,
having informed himself of the good affections of most of your
deputy lieutenants, though he had not means to inform himself
of every particular person, he has received so good a testimony of
Sir Richard Brooke that he thinks fit to restore him to the lieutenancy and therefore desires you to give him your commission to be
deputy lieutenant in Cheshire. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 64, p. 82.] |
Sept. 1.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University
of Oxford. The informations against Parkinson have been fully
considered here, though we wanted the Attorney General, the
proper officer in these cases. The opinion here is that the judges
may have a previous taste of the case and that any direction
they give be followed very punctually—however that Serjeant
Holloway be advised with and the thing committed to his
management. I hear nothing since Sunday of the Oxford
charter or its surrender. If the common law should not reach
Mr. Parkinson, it is the opinion here that the offence deserves
expulsion and that that way is to be tried. [S.P. Dom., Entry
Book 64, p. 83.] |
Sept. 1.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Sir Robert Yeomans. Your letter
subscribed by three more of my friends has been thoroughly
considered by his Majesty and the Council. He has chosen
not to write to the city but to leave the great affair now coming
on to the prudent management of the Duke of Beaufort. I
assure myself you and the rest of our friends will comply readily
with his directions and this will be well taken by his Majesty.
[Ibid.] |
Sept. 1.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to the Duke of Beaufort. Lest the extracts
I addressed to you should not have overtaken you at Badminton
before you went for Winchester, I send you the three original
letters. It is the opinion of the lords that meet here at my
office that, if any good be to be done in the elections now approaching at Bristol, it is to be done by your influence and authority
there. Therefore I write to those that have written to me that
they follow your counsel and obey your directions, which I hope
will be done as soon as you appear in the business. [Ibid. p. 84.] |
Sept. 1.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Mr. Rumsey. You have obliged me
very much by your kind advertisement touching the great affair
now coming on at Bristol. His Majesty has committed it to
the prudent management of the Duke of Beaufort. I doubt not
you will be assistant to him in the best manner you can, which
will be well taken by his Majesty. [Ibid.] |
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Postwarrant for Alexander Knightly to ride to Marlborough.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 66, p. 243.] |
Sept 1.
London. |
Newsletter to Madame Katherine Radcliffe at Dilston. The
eminent Honywood has been with the King and the Duke and
was observed to come from them weeping. It is generally
believed that he has made some discoveries that have put us of
late on stronger and stricter guards, for people have been observed
this fair time to gather in knots more than ordinary. Just on his
going to the King one was clapped up that belonged to one of
the Duke of York's servants, who, it seems, had been under
Oliver. |
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Six very rich East India ships are returned, one, they say, from
China, and the most considerable cargo we ever had from those
parts. |
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There was a dispute at the Amsterdam coffee-house last
Thursday, in effect whether the Turks or Christians were the
honester men. A gentleman siding with the Christians and
being a little too familiar with the Salamanca Doctor Oates told
him he was a rascal and struck him two or three blows over the
head with his cane. The gentleman was wedged in on the wrong
side of the table and could not make him a return, but only with
a dish of warm coffee in the eyes of him. |
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The corporation of Oxford on their application to the King and
the Duke by the favour of the Earl of Abingdon stand very fair
with his Majesty and have delivered up their charter to his will
and pleasure. |
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About 5 Wednesday afternoon their Majesties arrived at
Winchester, being received by the Earl of Gainsborough at the
head of the principal gentry of the country about two miles out of
town. The High Sheriff's place was supplied by Major Brown.
There were bells and bonfires till midnight, candles and lanthorns
at every house to keep the streets light. The King lies at Dr.
Beeson's and the Queen at the Dean's. The Earl of Gainsborough
presented the gentry to the King about an hour after his arrival,
who gave them his hand and carried them to the Queen, and they
were graciously received by both. |
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Several reasons are given for the delay of the further trials
and all of them advantageous enough to the King's affairs though
some not so fit to be made public. |
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This town very much inclines to favour the opinion that
Vienna is lost, but I am assured this day that some letters of the
22nd past give advice of their holding out still and that on the
day following the Emperor intended to compliment the King of
Poland and that the resolution was taken on the conjunction of
the armies to attempt something on the Turks and to force them
to raise the siege. |
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On Wednesday morning the Earl of Pembroke died at Wilton,
having been coursing the Friday before. [3 pages. Admiralty,
Greenwich Hospital 2, No. 74.] |
Sept. 1.
London. |
Newsletter to John Squier, Newcastle. It was omitted in my
last to let you know that Cullyford was tried at the Old Bailey for
contriving and publishing two as base and villainous libels as
have come out of the press since the liberty of it, one entitled
The Second Part of the Growth of Popery and the other, The Ignoramus Justices. They proved by the printer, bookseller and
messenger of the press that he had brought several sheets and
corrected them. He was found guilty and sentenced to stand
in the pillory, to be fined 200 marks with imprisonment and to
give security till the fine be paid. |
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Hume, a Scotchman, was tried yesterday at Hicks' Hall on
two indictments for scandalous words against his Royal Highness.
He was found guilty and sentenced to stand in the pillory twice,
once at Wapping and the other at Charing Cross, and fined 20
marks but the fine restreated into the Exchequer. Gibbon, a
servant to the Duke of Monmouth, petitioned to be either tried or
bailed, but, he having not made his prayer as the Act directed, it
was rejected. |
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On Wednesday died the Earl of Pembroke after two days'
illness of a fever. |
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The Earl of Rochester, crossing over a stile in Althorp Park,
slipped his ancle-bone, which discomposed him for some time,
but it is well set and he is something better. |
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On Wednesday his Majesty arrived at Winchester, being met
out of the town by Lord Gainsborough and most of the gentry
and persons of quality of that county. He was received at the
gate by the Mayor and Aldermen in their formalities with all the
joy that so loyal a city could express. He seemed well pleased
with his reception. [He viewed] his new buildings and was
satisfied with the forwardness of them. The Duchess of Portsmouth was overturned in her coach at Farnham and hurt her arm. |
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Flanders letters of 4 Sept. say that Monsr. Delvall, the Spanish
Minister at [Paris], was come to Brussels with an account that
the whole power of France seems to march towards the Spanish
territories, most of the nobility of France serving as volunteers,
and 'tis talked as if the Dauphin would be there also. The
French will divide their forces into four bodies, one towards
Mons, another towards Namur, a third towards Courtray, the
fourth towards Nieuport. |
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From Germany they write of the 25th that the Emperor parted
from Krems the 24th to meet the King of Poland, who was
expected there the day after with 1,000 of his army, and that
1,200 more would be there in two days, at the arrival of which
they resolved to pass the Danube and attempt the raising of the
siege. In the meantime the Governor has made several strong
retrenchments within the counterscarp and redoubts and loses
every thing by inches. |
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The Maréchal d'Humieres has passed the Scheldt and spoils
the country. They have taxed all Flanders and Brabant at
excessive rates, which has occasioned a great consternation
among them so that they have put all the country under water. |
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They write from Flanders the 7th instant that the Turks have
stormed Vienna six times but have been beat off with the loss of
20,000 men. [3 pages. Damaged. Admiralty, Greenwich Hospital
2, No. 75.] |
Sept. 2.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. I received
yours of the 31st late last night and could not then know the
King's pleasure in it, but will give you an account to-day. His
Majesty and all the royal family are in perfect health and much
pleased with this place. The King has sent for yachts to
Southampton in order to his going this week to Portsmouth.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 72.] |
Sept. 2.
Bolsover Castle. |
The Duke of Newcastle to Secretary Jenkins. Thanking him
for having had the address of the Lieutenancy of Nottinghamshire printed in the Gazette. I came here with my family on
Friday and intend to stay four weeks and then to Nottingham, on
purpose to stand by Mr. Hall, when he is chosen Mayor. I
expect the factions will oppose him, they [holding] great councils
now in Nottingham. Mr. Sacheverell is with them. They have
got heart since the plot and report all about that Lord Essex did
not kill himself. To-day I had the declaration read in this
church according to order. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 73.] |
Sept. 2.
Abingdon. |
George Winchurst to Secretary Jenkins. Last Michaelmas I
went out of the office of Mayor and had appointed a sessions for
the week following, at which by my putting the laws in execution
there were many fines on several offenders, at which the Recorder
and the present Mayor overpowered me by their votes and remitted and lessened the said fines. I then hoped I had dispersed
the conventiclers, for they did not meet but very privately, and
since they have had greater meetings than before in my mayoralty
and the present Mayor knows it and has been desired to disturb
the meetings but has done nothing at all. The first of this month
they choose a new Mayor, which they did, when there appeared
by the Mayor's procuring all the Dissenters here, which procure
the majority of voices and did by five to one, for many of the
Dissenters are rich so that many beholden to them though not of
their judgment dare give no votes, so they have all such officers
as they approve of and say they can and will make what officers
they please, which I doubt in time will hurt this place and kingdom, for it much increases in such Dissenters by reason the laws
are not put in execution. In the poll for Mayor many appearing
who I suppose had never taken the oath of allegiance I demanded
that the Mayor would tender them the oath, but I was over-ruled
by the Recorder and positively denied by the Mayor, which is a
great encouragement to the Dissenters. [Ibid. No. 74.] |
| Sept. 2. |
The examination of William Mitford, late gardener to Mr.
Charlton. Was discharged last Monday. Mr. Hartop, Charlton's
kinsman, and Lewis, Charlton's butler, 26 June last rode
abroad about 4 or 5 in the afternoon on Charlton's horses and
came in about midnight, having rid their horses very hard.
Having taken two fresh horses they rode out again westward
from Totteridge and returned not till 2 July; Woobridge, a
kinsman of Charlton's, seeing as well as the examinant their
coming in and going out. But one of the horses was brought
home 2 July, the other not being to be seen in the stable till
about a fortnight ago. Lewis the same 2 July being at supper
related how the Duke of Monmouth and five more went away in a
very small boat, showing not as broad as his arms spread, saying
he would not have ventured in such a small boat. Lewis brought
home a new sword with him. Lewis and Hartop are at Mr.
Charlton's house in Bloomsbury. He was told by Richard
Fisher, Charlton's servant, that Hugh Baxter, Charlton's groom,
had a complete suit of armour hidden in Charlton's stable at
Totteridge. Joseph Barnes, Charlton's servant, was sent to
Shropshire with Charlton's son, and the examinant asking why
he was not permitted to come to London as he desired Barnes
answered they would not let him, but he should be taken up on his
old master's account. Barnes was with his master wherever he
went and, he believes, knows much of his secrets. [1½ pages.
Ibid. No. 75.] |
| Sept. 2. |
The information on oath of Edward Massey. Giving accounts
of meetings of Desborough, Hensman and others at Braintree,
mentioned in his information of 5 Sept., calendared post p. 367.
10 Sept., 1680 I had some business in London and Mr. Hensman
also, who brought me to Major Gladman's house, who asked
several questions, how the country stood affected, how they
were provided and if all was in readiness, for things cannot hang
long as they do. He was glad to hear Mr. Hensman so much
imitated his father. Wishing to satisfy my curiosity as to some
of the provision he had made for such a time I told him I had
some business with a Roman Catholic at Somerset House and I
was almost afraid to go. He offered to lend me a coat of mail and
a pair of pistols, but I must not own where I had them. He
helped me on with the coat and told me it was not provided to
engage with an ordinary person. When I brought it next day,
he asked if I had done any execution in it, and was sorry I had
not, for he would not have one of that crew left alive, meaning
the Papists. |
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The end of November, 1681, I came to settle in London. Thomas
Swift told me he did not fear but things would go on faster now
Shaftesbury was acquitted. (About how his friends in Braintree
were afraid he might discover them.) |
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In Feb., 1681[–2], I was forced to abscond and left England but
returned shortly. I landed at Topsham about the end of May,
1682, and came to a gentleman's house in Uffculme about 11
miles from Taunton, who asked me how our country did affect
Monmouth, and said they were all in general for him in their
country and all the countries roundabout. He told me Mr.
Trenchard was at London and, as soon as he came home, they
should know further how they stood. After I had been there
about a week I went to Taunton to Mr. Peck's house, who not
being at home Mrs. Peck sent for Mr. Blake, who told me they
were expecting Mr. Trenchard every day and till then they did
not know whether they might go backwards or forwards. He is a
very honest gentleman and we can trust him and we have many
more honest gentlemen in our country and we believe we shall
have the day, for Monmouth shall not want men nor money and
we have some old officers still. At the coffee-house a great number
of such persons spoke much against the government. (Describing
a conversation with Mr. Carell, a Nonconforming minister, and
Mr. Hoit an M.D., both of Tiverton, on his return to Uffculme.) |
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After my return to London I became acquainted with some of
Mr. Lobb's people and was admitted to their cabals. The first
about the end of December, 1682, was at Richard Holloway's house,
when were present Perse, a Nonconformist minister, Slade, Ogilby,
Norwich Salisbury and myself. Afterwards Salisbury wished I was
acquainted with Lobb, for he was a bold, courageous man and
willing to espouse Monmouth's cause. I asked, could we trust
Monmouth ? Aye, said he, Mr. Lobb is well satisfied with him
and knows what he goes upon and Monmouth has some of the
principal men of the nation to stand by him. I dined with
Salisbury next day when there was only Edward Sanford, a
goldsmith in Covent Garden. After dinner Salisbury took me to
Mr. Anderson's in Exeter Street, being sent for thither with others,
for they had seen Mr. Lobb and he desired they would think
of a convenient place to meet and pray for success in their great
undertaking. The place resolved on was at Mr. Read's house in
Bloomsbury, where I was admitted. Mr. Lobb much encouraged
us to be courageous and to stand for the cause, for they have
almost run their race: their day is coming and they will soon be
cut down. After much similar discourse Mr. Lobb prayed and
used this expression, Lord, deliver him that sits on the throne into
thy servants' hands that he may no longer be an enemy of Thee
and Thy Christ, and many similar expressions. When he went
away, he left some of his church to conclude the work and they
engaged us to be silent and not to own Mr. Lobb wherever we saw
him, for, if ever this comes abroad, it will cost him his life. |
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The beginning of January 1682[–3] Anderson and Ogilby came
to my lodgings and the latter said he hoped in a little time
to see brave days, for we shall tread our enemies down. The
end of January Mr. Reson told me a considerable sum was
gathered. I told him I heard it was to fee the judges to give
their judgments about how far the Act of 35 Eliz. extends to
Dissenting Protestants. He told me it was for other uses,
namely for the cause, and I should know more of it suddenly.
About the beginning of Feb., 1682[–3] Mr. Sanford in his shop in
Covent Garden told me we were all like to be discovered, for Mr.
Ogilby is not a man that can keep counsel. In two or three days
Mr. Anderson came and asked me whether Squire Speke in Somerset was a man to be trusted. I told him he was a man that took
the right side and would be managed by his brother[in-law]
Trenchard. Said Anderson, Mr. Lobb has seen Col. Romsey
and he puts him forward to prosecute the business and judged him
a very active man. Mr. Lobb is as fit as any I know for he never
wants boldness. 10 or 11 Feb. Mr. Ogilby and Mr. Richard
Heathaway told me that they had heard, as I feared, that something would be discovered. I told them I heard in the City that
Lobb was much blamed to be so forward as he is. Said Ogilby,
He fears no man and we believe God will preserve him out of
their hands. [9 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 76.] |
Sept. 2.
Winchester. |
Warrant, after reciting that complaint is made by the East
India Company of several injuries and outrages to their agents
and factors in Bantam and elsewhere in the East Indies by the
young King of Bantam and his forces, to the end that they may
be the better enabled to repair their losses already sustained and
to secure their trade and commerce and to defend themselves in
the future from the wrongs and injuries which may be unjustly
done them either by the young King of Bantam or others that
shall assist him within the limits of the said Company's charters,
for a warrant authorizing and requiring the Commissioners of the
Admiralty or any three or more of them, as often as they shall be
desired by the said Company, to grant commissions to such commanders as they shall name with the King's approbation under the
sign manual, empowering the said commanders in the East Indies
within the limits of the Company's charter to assist them and
such forces as shall be levied by them against the said young
King of Bantam or against any others that shall assist him.
[Over 1 page. S.P. Dom., Entry Book 335, p. 34.] |
Sept. 2.
Winchester. |
The Duke of York to the Prince of Orange. (Printed in
Dalrymple, Vol. II, Appendix, Part 1, p. 49.) [2½ pages. Holograph. S.P. Dom., King William's Chest 3, No. 79.] |
Sept. 3.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. Signifying that
the King would have Lord Effingham's commission prepared for
his signature as soon as possible.—I have received your letter
of the 1st. The yachts are come to Southampton, whither the
King intends to go on Wednesday and so to Portsmouth. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 77.] |
| Sept. 3. |
— to Secretary Jenkins. This gentleman, Mr. Donnington,
is the person that gave the information I mentioned at your
office last Sunday night. He was not found till after you had
left your house, where you rather desired to speak with him than
at Whitehall. [Ibid. No. 78.] |
| Sept. 3. |
Richard Phesant, messenger, to Secretary Jenkins. Requesting him to inform Lord Rochester that he has Mr. Lea in custody,
who is a great charge to him, that he may be supplied with money
for the same. [Ibid. No. 79.] |
Sept. 3.
Orchard. |
Sir William Portman to Secretary Jenkins. I am glad my
servant was so lucky as to find out Sandford and Friend. On
sight of the examination of the first and notice of the others
being in custody I sent again for Brasbridge and the rest and took
security for his forthcoming. |
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There are several named England in Taunton, wherefore I wish
Sandford may be re-examined as to England's Christian name
and trade and as to what others were to be listed or in readiness
as expressed in Sandford's examination. Addams now says that
Sandford told him he was once with Mr. Trenchard in this affair. |
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I have been also looking at my collections out of the gunsmith's
books and find that since the Purbeck business William Dryer
cleaned five old muskets for Mr. Friend and sold him five new ones.
Thomas Wornell has made and delivered to him eight or nine
guns such as are mentioned in the enclosed examination, but
he says Friend bespoke but three himself and the rest were
bespoken by Robert Glassell, that lived then in the town, but is
since broken and fled. These by Glassell's order he delivered to
Friend and received payment from him. I wish Friend may be
examined as to what arms he knew or heard were brought into
Taunton from Bristol or London and how disposed of. |
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Dick Slape was strictly and privately examined on Saturday,
but as yet confesses nothing. I have desired Sir Francis Warre
to meet me to-day at Taunton towards a further discovery of
arms. [1½ pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 80.] Enclosed, |
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The examination of Thomas Wornell of Trull, gunsmith.
Having made and sold a case of pistols and a gun about three
feet long to John Trenchard he bespoke another gun and,
when he carried it to him, said he would warrant it would
throw a bullet within the compass of his hat seven or eight
score yards. Trenchard replied, Such guns will serve to take
off the fellows in scarlet. The examinant understood by the
fellows in scarlet the officers of the Guards or some then in pay,
there having been some other discourse immediately proceeding
concerning soldiers. This was some time after Easter, 1681.
Sept. 2, 1683. [Ibid. No. 80 i.] |
Sept. [3].
Taunton. |
Stephen Timewell, Mayor, to Secretary Jenkins. I bound over
the rioters from our sessions to the assizes with others that spoke
seditious words. I prosecuted them at the Wells assizes and they
all pleaded not guilty and gave bail to answer at the next assizes.
In my last I sent a copy of a paper taken up by the watch near our
town hall, but I cannot find the writer. If I do, you shall hear
further. I have now done swearing all our corporation to the oath
of allegiance except ten or twelve, who will not take it, so I intend
to give them what the law will permit. There are about 3,000
men upwards of eighteen. Last Sunday but one the Presbyterians
and Baptists began to meet in private houses at the skirts of our
town by break of day, but I had some informers to watch them,
so that they despaired of themselves, so yesterday, being Sunday,
I was up before day and have taken care that they cannot meet
without my knowing it. I will do all his Majesty's service well
within my precincts, while I have power, but I understand they
are resolved to meet as soon as my office is out, which is but a
month, and they will meet at several houses just without our
corporation, where I cannot come at them, and the county
Justices are three or four miles from them, so they cannot come
at them in the least. I have so much tamed these stubborn
Fanatics, that they tremble before me, and I would willingly
finish what I have done, if I had power. Not a man in the county
would have done what I have against them, there were so many
thousand of them in town and country. I am ready to serve his
Majesty in anything there is occasion of. I must now leave off
my shop trade, for ever since I have done these things not one of
a hundred comes near me to buy or sell and they make it their
business to persuade people not to come near me and say I have
done their business one way, they will do mine another. Whereas
I have taken 40l. a week in my shop, I now do not take 40s., and
my house will yield me near 50l. a year, so I were better let it. I
have some estate two miles from Taunton. If I spend that too,
I am resolved to venture life and estate for God and the King. I
hope his Majesty will assist me. [Ibid. No. 81.] |
| Sept. 3. |
Statement by William Forrester giving a detailed account of
the 50 muskets bought by his father and himself and where they
were sent. [Ibid. No. 82.] |
| Sept. 3. |
Minutes of proceedings before the Council. Present, Lord
Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, Duke of Ormonde, Secretary Jenkins.
The Lords moved concerning Lord Culpeper. The Lords cannot
meet till after Thursday next week. Lord Culpeper is therefore
to give in his answer as soon as may be, whereon Secretary
Jenkins is desired to signify the King's pleasure to him that his
confinement is taken off but that he do not come to Court. |
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Brown called in with Lea, who repeated what he said the last
day and that he told him of the readiness of the business and how
many men were raised in the City. |
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Linbey sent by Sir C. Musgrave directed to go into Worcestershire to examine the ordnance mentioned and inquire about them.
Mr. Secretary to recommend him to Sir H. Lyttelton and to all
Justices to assist him. |
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King called in says he thought the books were nothing but
paper. The messenger to carry him to the Commissioners of the
Customs. He is part owner of the boat. The Commissioners to
lay what charge they see cause and then to send him back to
Secretary Jenkins. That he give bond to appear at the King's
Bench the first day of term. |
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Packer called in. Owns the book to be his hand and that it
is a transcript of Prynne's Power of Parliaments. Never disposed
of that book. Lea says Packer was often at the King's Head
tavern, where he discoursed him about the business. Met him
at Moorgate and Packer told him he must be mighty secret
about that business. Packer says he never saw any of
Goodenough's lists of juries. Taylor says Packer gave him the
book to read over that it might be printed. |
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Woolrych, Charlton's man. Says he knows Hartop and that
he was at Totteridge about midsummer and that he and Lewis
rode out one afternoon and came home about 11. Heard no
discourse about the Duke of Monmouth. |
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Baxter, Charlton's man. Says 'twas a harvest man had the
armour but that he knew of it. Mrs. Charlton bade him take them
out of the hall and so he had them put away under the manger.
John Ekin looked after his master's horses while he was sick.
Believes he is gone to sell two horses at Pancradge fair. Did
not observe his master's horses were carried out once at midnight.
'Tis a quarter of a year almost, when the armour was laid
aside. |
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Fisher, Charlton's man, knows Baxter. Does not know of
putting the arms under the manger. Said he knew enough of
Baxter to make him stretch for it. Heard him say he had
something under the manger. Looked there and saw the box
with the arms. Knows Mr. Hartop and remembers he and Mr.
Lewis went out and stayed out a week and none of the horses
are come back yet. Heard they went to Nottingham and came
home with two other new horses. Hartop and Ekins are gone
again to Nottingham. |
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Lewis, Charlton's servant, remembers no such man as Hartop,
but there is a gentleman his master calls Tom. Did not ride
out with Hartop. |
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Woolrych says Hartop went always by his own name and that
Lewis rode out with Hartop and came in late at night. Woolrych
to be discharged. |
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Fisher says he heard by Baxter that the arms were hid there.
To be discharged. |
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Atterbury says he denied any arms being in the stable. |
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Lewis to be kept in custody still. Baxter to find sureties in
200l. each, he in 400l. Mr. Attorney to exhibit an information
against him. |
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Horne to be committed to the Marshalsea. |
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Packer to be committed to Newgate for high treason. [6 pages.
S.P. Dom., Car. II. 430, No. 111, p. 33.] |
| [Sept. 3 ?] |
Memorandum that his Majesty be moved to take off Lord
Culpeper's restraint. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 83.] |
| [Sept. ? 3.] |
Sir George Mackenzie, Lord Advocate, to Secretary Jenkins.
I am forced to go to Winchester this morning. I have taken the
Earl of Argyle's Case with me, because I will write observations
on it there. It is fit that none of these books be given to any,
even to the King's servants, for they will give them to others,
and I hope the Council of England will burn these that are taken
and I observe what places in that book deserve punishment here.
[Ibid. No. 84.] |
| Sept. 3. |
Order to the Lieutenant of the Tower that Mrs. Charlton be
permitted to go to her husband, a prisoner in the Tower. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 54, p. 207.] |
Sept. 3.
Winchester. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of William
Truelock for a patent for an engine of small bulk invented by
him, which may be applied to any vessel and will show how many
leagues she has sailed. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 55, p. 278.] |
| Sept. 3. |
Reference to the Attorney or Solicitor General of the petition
of Thomas and William Pearce for a pardon for certain dilapidations in a canonical near Wells, whereto their father was collated,
for which Mr. Sandys now sues them. [Ibid. p. 279.] |
Sept. 3.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Sir Henry Lyttelton. Your letter of 17
Aug. to the Earl of Plymouth was sent from him to the Lord
Privy Seal, who producing it to the Council, they thought fit to
send the bearer, Paul Linbey, to that country on purpose to
inquire into the whole of those 16 cannon, by which way they
came thither. He is charged to follow whithersoever those steps
lead him and to give me an account of all he can learn. They
request you specially to be assisting to him and that you would
dispose all others he shall have occasion to apply to to further
him likewise. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 64, p. 85.] |
[Sept. 3 ?]
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Mr. Justice Wythins. There is a writ of
Habeas corpus to be returned before you from Sarum. The
keeper of the gaol there has brought his prisoner to town and
will probably wait on you some time to-day, unless he find you
will be in town. The Lord Keeper and the Council being to
meet here this evening would gladly speak with you and acquaint
you with some things of great moment relating to Braddon, the
prisoner, before you admit him to bail. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book
64, p. 86.] |
Sept. 3.
Winchester. |
The King to the Lord Deputy. Warrant, after reciting that
Sir Connell Ferrall had by his petition represented that he has as
yet received no benefit from the letter of 14 April, 1663, for a
grant to him of forfeited lands in Ireland of the clear yearly value
of 500l. and prayed a renewal of the said grant and that he might
be admitted to place satisfiable deficiencies of Adventurers and
Soldiers on such forfeited lands as he shall discover to the clear
yearly value of 500l., a reference thereof to the Lord Lieutenant
and his report dated 31 Oct., 1682, that the petitioner has received
no benefit from the said letter and that in consideration of the
letter of 28 May, 1680, (calendared in S.P. Dom., 1679–80, p. 495)
about the mischiefs caused by commissioners of inquiry he cannot
advise his Majesty to issue commissions for inquiring his Majesty's
title to lands to be granted to the petitioner, yet, if he has already
a prospect of lands vested in his Majesty, whereof the possessors
are doubtful of their title, and shall compound with him for his
Majesty's title to so much as his Majesty shall grant him in
consideration of his services, and shall produce a list of such lands
with the true value thereof within one year from the date of his
Majesty's letters to be granted on this report, so that the same
may be passed by consent without disturbing the country or
impannelling juries, he is of opinion his Majesty may renew his
grant to the petitioner, he placing deficiencies thereon and paying
such rents as the lands are liable to by the Acts, and a further
report of the Lords of the Treasury concurring therewith: for a
grant to the petitioner and his heirs of such lands as shall be
legally found to be forfeited and in the King's gift not exceeding
the clear yearly value of 500l. under such rents as they are liable
to by the Acts of Settlement and Explanation with power to him
to place deficiencies for the same on Protestant Adventurers and
Soldiers satisfiable by the said Acts. [3 pages. S.P. Dom.,
Signet Office, Vol. 11, p. 209.] |
Sept. 4.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. I received yours
of the 2nd. The King goes to-morrow to Southampton, thence to
Portsmouth, and 'tis thought will be here again Friday. He is
exceedingly pleased with this place. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431,
No. 85.] |
| Sept. 4. |
Robert Cressett to Secretary Jenkins. I was receiver for some
time in Salop and it was performed with all diligence on my part,
but my correspondent in London, who was thought honest, proved
otherwise, for having obtained a considerable sum of the King's
money by my receipts and the moneys of many gentlemen of this
county into his hands, he put himself into the King's Bench,
where he continues, which without some mercy from his Majesty
or favour from the Lords of the Treasury will prove my utter
ruin, for they have ordered a seizure against my person and
estate, the rigour whereof, unless superseded or so mitigated
that I may be eased from the charges of the Sheriff and other
officers, will prove of but little advantage to the Treasury. In
this case, where I conceive myself chargeable only with some
300 odd pounds, the rest being owned by the correspondents, I
hope that the money which I have owned and charged myself
being paid and they continuing prisoners some way for my
preservation may be procured by your interceding with his
Majesty or the Lords of the Treasury. If nothing more, yet I
hope a protection of my person from the Sheriff may be obtained.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 86.] |
Sept. 4.
Lewes. |
Thomas Barrett to the Bishop of Chichester. Having been
for some time entrusted with the execution of the Register's
office for this part of your diocese, I am bound to give you an
account of my proceedings and the disposition of the people.
This part of your diocese, as it is far remote from your palace, so is
filled with a sort of men who are further remote from loyal
principles than perhaps any other diocese, and especially that
part in which your consistory is appointed, for here in contempt
of the King's command and all Acts of Parliament we have still
conventicles held, schism maintained and the preachers of it
defended by those pretended officers of justice, who for fear of
being thought too active in prosecution have totally neglected
what lay in their own way for promoting the loyal cause and
discouraged others by withholding the dues the laws give on their
convictions and by taking all occasions to blacken the credit of
informers and by showing at all times the Dissenters more
favour than their cause could claim. To instance in particular,
a Justice the last quarter sessions here in his charge warned the
people of extortions in ecclesiastical offices and of the many
errors in their proceedings as to excommunications etc. as worthy
of their presentment to that court. The same Justice the same
sessions admitted a person indicted for a month's absence from
church to prove his conformity by a certificate of his being at
church, notwithstanding it was proved that he was shut out of
its communion by the decree of the ecclesiastical judge and
denounced so to be in his parish church. The continuance of
this moulded faction here is not owing so much to the professed
Separatists as to others, who go to church, take all the oaths and
tests and crowd into public offices, who are indeed men of estates
but no religion save of that which has the fairest prospect of
advantage, who, being really private favourers of the factious
party, under the disguise of churchmen take all opportunities of
serving their turns. These their friends are a sort of men who
have not honesty enough to be true to their King, as they would
be thought, nor courage enough to hazard their interest for the
cause they so dearly love, but so long as our air is thus infected
we can expect neither good Christians nor good subjects amongst
us. Though the proceeding of the ecclesiastical court against
the professed Fanatics might reasonably be thought a means to
reduce them to church, yet such have been the acts of those ill
men that they have now among the vulgar made that grand
censure so trivial that, unless the secular power be implored by
taking out writs de excommunicato capiendo, they think it a
trick to fright them only and no more. The imploring your assistance in taking out of which is indeed the business of this letter,
for it is certainly the easiest and safest way of obliging them either
to conform, fly or be confined. The charge of this proceeding will
be but small, for two or three persons may be put in the same
writ and the success, I doubt not, would answer expectation.
Therefore, if you approve of this proceeding and will afford your
assistance, I will be ready to do what in me lies, but for me to
undertake it only would be too hard a task. [1½ pages. S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 87.] |
Sept. 4.
Norwich. |
P. Chauvin to Sir John Chardin. The French, who are established here, have been the innocent cause of certain troubles.
The English have imagined that our nation here are only a troop
of Papists masquerading as Protestants and would ruin their
trade. Thereupon the rabble of this town made a regular riot
and thronged all the streets, dragging the French about, sacking
their houses and actually killing a woman. At first some effort
was made to check them and the worst rioters were put in prison
so that it was believed that the judges on circuit would punish
them and endeavour to put down their boldness. This has not
been done, and there is much reason to fear that impunity may
make the people more insolent, and that they may finish entirely
what has been only half begun. I beg you, as you have much
credit at Court, to effect that this church may peaceably enjoy its
ancient privileges and may have some safe guard from that kindly
monarch who has taken us under his protection. That particular
kindness would be an extension of that general favour he has
granted to our nation. Our circumstances and the fact that there
is no doubt of the loyalty of the good French may facilitate our
request being above all seconded by you. An express order
to the Mayor will put our nation for a good while out of anxiety
and will re-assure them here, as well as many others who intend
to come here. I am not ignorant that you have the ear of the
Bishop of London, who takes a great interest in all our affairs,
and that by that means or others which your dexterity will
suggest to you you will be able to give repose to this flock. You
will immortalize your name amongst us, if you will serve us as a
Joseph in our Goshen. It is true that I am free in this church
and have no fixed establishment, but ought I not, whatever I be,
to work for the defence of the Lord's vineyard all I can? [3 pages.
French. Ibid. No. 88.] |
| Sept. 4. |
The information on oath of James Eustace of Islip, Oxfordshire.
Riding 30 Jan. last with Brome Whorwood he said to him he
wondered to see his team at work. Whorwood said, had he
thought of it they should not, but afterwards said he wondered
the deponent should be such a fool, for he, Whorwood, once
endeavoured a motion in the House against that day. He
answered he was sorry to hear him say so, for it was a day for
ever to be marked with a black letter. Whorwood replied that
the old King deserved what he had and that this King deserved
the same and was unfit to govern. Several other things that he
has committed to writing he cannot charge his memory with
further than that they tend to the disparagement of the King
and government. |
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A letter now in Sir George Pudsey's custody directed to James
Eustace, Islip, and signed John Hall, with an enclosed paper at
the top of which was written, "By way of supposition," (both
which tend to the discovery of words spoken by Whorwood against
the King and government) were sent him the end of last August
by John Hall, formerly Whorwood's servant, and he has made
Hall say that he heard Whorwood speak much to the same effect
against the King. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 89.] Probably
annexed, |
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The said paper. By way of supposition: that Popery
was bringing in headlong, that the King had got so many
pensioners now and most Papists or so inclined that they had
him by the nose, but this shall not last long, for we have one
card to play yet. He will bring himself to the same pass as
his father and perhaps deserve it. An army is raised and he
has put in all Papists officers to cut our throats, but we'll
disband them quickly and the next new raised officers shall
be our own choosing. There was a devilish design in hand,
but we'll stop their proceedings. The King is going to govern
by an arbitrary power. I cannot say now what I have is my
own and the best part of my estate is abbey lands and he is
bringing us into Popery, but I'll see one shorter by the head
before I part with it. [Ibid. No. 89 I.] |
Sept. 4.
Winchester. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Wells. Recommending
Joseph Shallet, prebendary of Wells, to be chosen to the canon
residentiary's place that shall first become void after the supply
of such as have already obtained letters for the like dignity.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 53, p. 117.] |
| Sept. 4. |
Postwarrant for Thomas Pickersgill to ride in post to Gainsborough and back. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 66, p. 260.] |
Sept. 4.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Sir Thomas Eston, Mayor of Bristol. I
doubt not but you are well disposed to do Thomas Hobson a
kindness, because I see your name with several other worthy
persons annexed to his petition sent herewith. His loyalty and
suffering is apparent and methinks his request is not unreasonable
and if you and your brethren, the loyal magistrates of Bristol,
think so too, I shall be glad to hear you have complied with
his desire but, if you have any material objection or sufficient
cause to the contrary, you will acquaint me therewith, that I
may forbear to move his Majesty further in his behalf. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 66, p. 260.] Enclosed, |
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Thomas Hobson, late keeper of Newgate gaol, Bristol, to the
King. Petition to recommend him to the Sheriffs for his
restoration to his place, which will be a comfortable provision
for his old age. Served his Majesty and his father and after
the restoration obtained the said place, but, when the laws were
commanded to be put in force against Dissenters and especially
against Nonconforming ministers, when they found they
could not corrupt him they never left off till they had him
turned out, for no reason known to him save that he saw
obedience paid to the laws. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431,
No. 90.] |
| [Sept. 5.] |
Philippa Trenchard to the Privy Council. Petition for access
to her husband, who is closely confined in the Tower and has a
distemper on him since her departure thence. [S.P. Dom., Car.
II. 431, No. 91.] |
| [Sept. 5.] |
Dorothy, wife of Francis Charlton, prisoner in the Tower, to
the Privy Council. Petition, she having obtained leave to become
prisoner with her husband and his present lodgings being very
strait, to the danger of his health, he being lame and infirm, and
Samuel Woolrych, one of the servants appointed to attend him,
having been last Monday examined before their lordships and
discharged, praying an order that her husband may be removed
to more convenient lodgings, for which she has moved Secretary
Jenkins and Mr. Cheek, and that Woolrych may be re-admitted
to attend her husband and that, when she becomes prisoner with
her husband, she may have a maid to attend her. [Ibid. No. 92.] |
| [Sept. 5?] |
Francis King, mariner, to the Privy Council. Petition to take
bail for him. Will do his utmost to find the Scotchman. [Ibid.
No. 93.] |
Sept. 5.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. The King, the
Duke and the Prince are gone this morning to Southampton and
intend to be here again to-morrow night or Friday morning at
farthest. The Spanish Ambassador has presented another
memorial to his Majesty, complaining of the French proceedings
in Flanders and demanding the assistance they pretend the King
is obliged to send them. If any answer is made to it or anything
else happens here worth your knowledge, you shall immediately
have an account of it. The enclosed is the copy of a letter the
Duke received lately out of Scotland, which the King commanded
me to send to you to do on it as you and the lords who meet at
your office think fit. [Ibid. No. 94.] Enclosed, |
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The said letter. One who sometimes gives us intelligence of
the Fanatics has been presently with me, come hither lately
from Newcastle. He says many not yet discovered were
considerably engaged in the conspiracy, particularly Major
Winford or Wintworth at London, who is much looked on by
that party. They intend yet to do a mischief in some treacherous way, though the actor should perish in committing it.
The manner they speak of is that some desperate rogue should
insinuate himself in the Court and getting near his Majesty
or your Royal Highness by shot or sudden stroke attempt
their devilish enterprise. This he heard discoursed in the
house of Mistress Ken, a young unmarried woman on the
quay of Newcastle. She is lately come down from London,
where she has been seeing Hepburn, the Scotch minister now
in prison, and in the house of Mrs. Bullman as she was named
by her last husband, but who is now married to Cook, an
apothecary. She keeps a shop herself for tobacco and brandy
and dwells in a place of that town called the Syde. He says
their design is first intended against your Royal Highness.
[S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 94 I.] |
Sept. 5.
Winchester. |
Dr. John Standish to Secretary Jenkins. I gave Dr. Wynne
the libel of the Black Box to transmit to you by his Royal
Highness' order as clothed with this one new circumstance
which Mr. Clavell, the bookseller, can prove, viz., that it was
found with seven or eight more copies in the house of Shephard,
the King's evidence, on the removal of his goods, whence it is
probable he was a disperser thereof. The Duke says he ought
to be examined strictly about it as one that knows or can trace
the author, whom by the style and argument one might guess
to be Algernon Sydney. [Ibid. No. 95.] |
Sept. 5.
The Tower. |
Capt. Thomas Cheek to Secretary Jenkins. Mr. Charleton's
son tells me to-day his mother has been with the Lord Keeper
and yourself and the Lord Keeper tells her it is all one where
her husband is lodged, provided he be safely kept, and desired
me to write to you that he might be removed to a new lodging.
I cannot consent, unless you command me, for he is in a very
good safe lodging and I think the house he would go to is not so
convenient. I desire this may be a secret. [Ibid. No. 96.] |
| Sept. 5. |
Minutes of proceedings before the Council. Present, Lord
Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, Duke of Ormonde, Secretary Jenkins.
Bradon says he was not employed by Sir H. Capel or Lady
Essex. Sir H. Capel said he or the family would be mightily
obliged to him if he would stir in it. Three weeks after he had
been with the boy he heard of a girl that said she had seen a
bloody razor held out of the window and heard two groans.
This girl's aunt is Margaret Smith, a widow by St. Katherine's
Cloister near the Tower. One Glasbrooke was there too. He
says he was to go by the name of Johnson. William Smith, a
barber near the Exchange. Brome was the coroner of the City
and subscribed the paper. Lives in Skinners' Hall, an attorney.
Hall, Sir William Ellis' chaplain, was at the same coffee-house.
Says the sister told the boy they were undone by him. Jeremy
Burgess said he was told the Earl of Essex had cut his throat at
home at 12 o'clock. Bradon bound in 6,000l. and two sureties
in 3,000l. each to appear the first day of term at the King's Bench.
Francis Hudson, a groom, says a Mr. Kemme lent him a horse
at the Blackmore's Head. His master sent to him from Mortlake
that he should go with a horse to Brentford and inquire for
Bradon. The Saturday after Squire Venables sent his horse and
man with Bradon, who sent the other man (Speke's man) back
again. Mr. Bunkly of Lymington lent him another horse.
Bradon told him he could return from Frome to London. |
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King to give 400l. for himself and two sureties of 200l. each. |
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Lewis says he rode abroad with Mr. Hartop and was three days
out. He knew of the armour, but does not know who it belongs
to. |
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Glasbrooke, Margaret and William Smith and Jane Loadman
to be here to-morrow and Sir H. Capel at the same time. |
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Mrs. Trenchard to be shut up with her husband, if she desire it. |
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Sir Thomas Mackworth to examine old Weaver and old and
young Hunt. |
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Mr. Friend called in. Knows nothing of a design. At the
Purbeck business he advised the Mayor and others to apply to
the deputy lieutenants to their own defence. He some time
after bestowed 6 or 7l. for arms for himself and neighbours. Mr.
Cook had two muskets of him. He set down in his book how they
were bestowed. He had some of the arms from Powell, the
carrier, and bought two or three guns from Wornell. He received
about six guns from the carrier. |
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Mr. Bonner recommended Brasbridge to Mr. Trenchard to ride
before him with his portmantle. Trenchard being not to be found,
he gave Brasbridge money, that he might not go away dissatisfied.
Brasbridge's two examinations read. |
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Friend to be kept in the messenger's hands. |
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Charlton's wife may be shut up with her husband if she pleases.
Woolrych to be re-admitted to Mr. Charlton. |
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Mr. Brisbane to speak with his kinsmen Farely and Moor
(Muir) and desired to admonish them to confess. [4 pages.
S.P. Dom., Car. II. 430, No. 111, p. 39.] |
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Other minutes by Mr. Blathwayt. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431,
No. 97.] |
| Sept. 5. |
The informations on oath of Edward Massey, prisoner in the
King's Bench, against John Harrington, junior, of Braintree,
baker, Valentine Desborough, son of the late Major-General
Desborough, of Bocking, Samuel Hensman of Braintree, William
Hawker, clothier in Braintree, Thomas Swift, junior, an eminent
clothier in Bocking, Norwich Salisbury of Longacre, coachharness maker, Samuel Dale of Braintree, Isaac Bugby, of
Braintree, an eminent preacher, Richard Blake of Taunton and
Joseph Clarke of Braintree, brazier. (The purport thereof sufficiently appears from the abstract next calendared.) [17 pages.
Ibid. Nos. 98–107.] |
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Abstract of the above informations. Valentine Desborough
has at several times and in several places inveighed against the
present government and declared there was a plot in hand, in
which he was concerned, against his Majesty and the present
government, and would oblige the informant to secrecy and employ
him in making armour of paper, which was shot proof and
light. |
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Desborough declared he was speedily to make use of them, for,
unless the subjects would stand still and have their throats cut,
they must speedily use them. |
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In Sept., 1680, he ordered the informant to provide sword,
musket and pistols, if he intended to see good days, for himself
and the other conspirators must be rid of that hellish brood the
King and his successors. First we must cut off that incestuous
king and his beloved brother, York, and then religion will flourish,
but it will cost us bloody noses, and it shall be the most fatal
blow ever given to that cursed generation. What should we do
but cut off root and branch and leave no such seed ? I may fall
in the encounter, but I should be glad to see this day. I will
procure men to lead you, Lord Grey, Col. Mildmay, etc. Lord
Grey, said the informant, is a debauched person. Said
Desborough, Mildmay cannot affect Monmouth, he is for a commonwealth, but let us be at present for Monmouth, he cannot
endure long. |
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Norwich Salisbury was likewise a conspirator for seizing the
King and setting up Monmouth in his stead. Says he, Monmouth
has a very great party and does not run on uncertainty. Mr.
Lobb is concerned for him and very active, and what should we
do but venture our lives and all for Monmouth, for Dr. Owen,
Mr. Alsop and several more ministers are all very much for it,
and Dr. Owen and Mr. Mead very much commend Mr. Lobb.
It is in the hands of eminent men to manage and the government
shall not long depend on the King and his beloved brother, but
it shall be in safer hands. More than half the nation is for it
and we shall bring it to pass suddenly. Let us appoint a place
to beseech God for success and be not discouraged; the work
goes forwards. It is a great work, I would fain be at it. I have
but one life to lose and, rather than this great work should
miscarry, I would be the man that should seize the King and
then our work is done. |
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He was acquainted with John Harrington, junior, who was
privy to this conspiracy. Said he, My fingers itch to be at it, for
I look on the King as an implacable enemy to Jesus Christ and
we should do God good service in taking him off and all that
belong to him. |
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Thomas Swift, junior, who was also privy to this conspiracy,
declared, when the informant told him Shaftesbury was acquitted,
he wished old Charles had taken his trial at that time, then our
work had been done. Swift appeared afraid of the informant's
discovery, whereon the informant said, If I discover, bring this
ring in a witness against me, and pulled off his ring and put it on
Swift's finger. |
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Isaac Buckby, an eminent preacher, was also privy to this
conspiracy, but would not meet at any cabals but declared he
would pray for their success and was ready to offer up the little
he had for subduing the Lord's enemies and was glad so earnest
a man as Col. Mildmay was to carry on the work. |
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Samuel Dale, another of the confederates, showed him a pair
of pistols and told him he knew not but he might shortly discharge
them in York's bowels. |
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John Hawker, another of the confederates, declared there
would be good news presently, for we should shortly be together
by the ears and they (meaning the Papist party) will begin and
thus it will not be counted rebellion in us, and I am willing to lay
down my life and all I have for the accomplishment of the design. |
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Joseph Clark, another of the conspirators, at whose house the
meetings were sometimes, said, what brave times were in Oliver's
days. He is one of the principal actors and can discover as much,
if not more, than any other. |
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Samuel Hensman, another conspirator, advised the informant
to consult a settlement of the government in the good old way
and it would not be good days till the head was taken out of the
way. He would draw up some thing against the Papists, which
he would have the informant swear against them as likewise
against the Duke of York at the Oxford parliament, which he
refused at first, and to that end an instrument was drawn up and
delivered by the informant to Sir Robert Clayton, who ordered
him to be ready when called for about it, but the parliament
held not. Hensman was of the mind to begin first but on further
consideration they concluded to take measures from Col. Mildmay. |
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Squire Speke, Prideaux, Spicer and others are active in this
concern, but they could not entrust Sir William Courtenay in it.
In the whole, it was a general conclusion to effect this by force of
arms. Many others not named are in the large narrative. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 108.] |
| Sept. 5. |
The account on oath of Richard Cobbe, treasurer, and Thomas
Colnett, clerk to the militia for Hampshire, of what remains in
the treasurer's hands of the former tax and of the tax raised in
Jan., 1681[–2], with his receipts and disbursements. [On parchment. S.P. Dom., Car. II. Case G.] |
Sept. 6.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. Yesterday I
went to Portsmouth to wait on the King and at my return met
with yours of the 5th with the good news of the orderly proceedings of the City in the choice of honest magistrates, which will be
very welcome to his Majesty, considering how far otherwise it
was a little while ago. He intends to be here by noon. He is in
very good health and so are the rest of the royal family. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 109.] |
Sept. 6.
Winchester. |
William Bridgeman to Secretary Jenkins. Making the Earl of
Sunderland's excuses for not acknowledging his letter of the 5th,
he being gone to Portsmouth. [Ibid. No. 110.] |
| Sept. 6. |
Order of Lord Chief Justice Pemberton to Mr. Lowman,
Keeper of the Marshalsea, to attend at 10 next Saturday to show
cause why he does not deliver to Elizabeth Coles a copy of her
husband's commitment. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 431, No. 111.] |
Sept. 6.
Oxford. |
Philip Burton to the Lord Keeper, or in his absence to Secretary
Jenkins. Giving the names of the ten counsel who go through the
Oxford circuit.—Of them not one is loyal nor will faithfully advise
for the King or any of his loyal subjects. Here it is a little better,
because Sir George and William Pudsey and some other young
gentlemen, that live hereabout, come in to practice. |
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I attended Justices Holloway and Levinz in Mr. Parkinson's
business and have found a bill against him and attended the
Vice-Chancellor with a copy of it in order to his expulsion, which
will be speedily done. |
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The enclosed are copies of an information against Brome
Whorwood, who is and ever has been a very violent opposer of his
Majesty's affairs in this county, who has always blowed the coal
of sedition in Oxford and thereby got to be burgess here. He is
now in custody and one Hall is sent to give evidence against him.
Eustace, the informer, is of very good reputation in the county
and of some estate, a constant grand juryman. I had waited on
you now, but stay to bring you an account of the second witness. |
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I have got Alderman Wright bound over to the next assizes,
which falling together with this business of Whorwood has given
great encouragement to the loyal here and affrighted all the others. |
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The assizes are ended with great expressions of loyalty and the
grand jury have made an address to his Majesty and intend to
wait on him with it. [Ibid. No. 112.] |
Sept. 6.
Queen's College, Oxford. |
Dr. Timothy Halton to Secretary Jenkins. Mr. Parkinson
according to the instructions Mr. Burton brought from London
was indicted of high misdemeanours against his Majesty's crown
and dignity and yesterday the bill was found by the grand jury.
Afterwards Mr. Burton desired me in his Majesty's name that he
might be expelled the University, which I readily assented to and
accordingly have to-day fixed programmes as is usual in such
cases. He has traversed the indictment and must be tried next
assizes. [Ibid. No. 113.] |
Sept. 6.
Wisbech. |
W. Thursby to Secretary Jenkins. Peter Mann was here
convicted before me this present assizes. On his behalf Capt.
Richardson of Newgate has writ to me to defer his execution in
order to obtain a reprieve. I know not on what merit Capt.
Richardson designs him this favour, but he is convicted on no less
than nine indictments, five for horse-stealing and four for beaststealing, so that reprieving so notorious a felon will give great
dissatisfaction to this country, where horse and beast stealing
out of the Fens are their constant grievance. They say he has
stocked a considerable farm several years with stolen cattle
unsuspected or undiscovered till now. On a jealousy the people
here have of his being pardoned, I am desired to give you this
trouble. [Ibid. No. 114.] |
| Sept. 6. |
Minutes of proceedings before the Council. Present, Lord
Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, Earl of Rochester, Secretary Jenkins.
Sir H. Capel called in. Saw Bradon and told him he was under so
much affliction that he desired he would go to a Secretary of State.
Was very careful that nobody should trouble her (Lady Essex)
with so ridiculous a story, so that she knew nothing of it till she
had been at Cashiobury. Seeing Bomeny at his sister[-in-law]'s
house he had a horror, he did not know why. Has no apprehension against Bomeny, but the body had been so extremely
neglected in the Tower that Lady Essex discharged him soon
after. Bradon attempted to speak with him three times after
he had sent him to a Secretary. Bomeny had sent two notes
for a penknife, which the steward keeps. |
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Glasbrook called in. Says Loadman came from the Tower
and said that Lord Essex had cut his throat and that she saw a
bloody razor thrown out of the window. He did not believe her,
having found her heretofore in a lie. |
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Loadman says she saw the bloody razor thrown out of the
window by a man's hand with ruffles on as she believes and that a
soldier stood within the gate. Rebecca Brown went into the
Tower with her. Being weary she sat down on the steps. One
Nan Boulton came with her. She went on purpose to see the
King and the Duke of York. 'Twas a fortnight after that Mr.
Bradon took her information. |
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Glasbrook says, the girl was unwilling to come to Mr. Bradon.
He denies being employed by any body and says he was troubled
in mind about it. She did not tell anybody of this while she was
in the Tower. She spoke of it first when she came home. The
razor fell within the wall of the house. The maid that came out
of the house went up the hill. She was a little past 12. The
hand was a little bloody. Has forgot whether the cuff was bloody
or not. This happened between 9 and 10. Does not know young
Edwards. Heard two shrieks of a man after the razor was
thrown out. |
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Margaret Smith called in. Says the girl came home and told
her Lord Essex had cut his own throat and that she saw a razor
thrown out of the window. She did not nor does she believe the
girl. There was nobody there when the razor was thrown out.
Bradon came into the house and took the girl's information. |
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William Smith, a barber, called in. Heard the girl's story.
Brome was there. Brought Bradon to examine the girl about
three weeks ago, which was the second time Bradon came to the
girl. The girl said the soldier said, Here is a razor. Loadman,
the girl, says the soldier said nothing. |
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Bomeny to be inquired after and the soldier that stood sentinel. |
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Mistress Edwards, the eldest sister, called in. Says her
brother denied it at first. |
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The two other girls to be examined. |
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Bradon says he waited on Sir H. Capel at Mr. May's in Scotland
Yard the Tuesday after the thing happened. Never saw nor
spoke with Lady Essex. Sir H. Capel told him he would send a
man with him to Edwards'. |
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An order to remand Bradon. To be kept in a messenger's hand
to be the keeper's deputy till he give bail. The gaoler told that
Bradon be remanded and that he give a deputation to a messenger.
In case he give bail the judge at the same time to oblige him to
give sureties in 6,000l. for his good behaviour. In case he refuse
to give surety, then Mr. Secretary to lay a new commitment on
him. |
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Thomas Ewer called in. Says he lay hid for debt in the back
part of Hammersmith. |
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Lewis to be continued in custody. |
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Sir W. Portman to inquire after the arms in the carrier's hands
and to seize them. To have a copy of Friend's examination. |
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Thomas Strode called in. Says Hicks, a leather gilder, said
Keeling was a rogue and turned out of his congregation for his ill
life. |
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Sarah Gibbons may be shut up with her husband. [Over 5
pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 430, No. 111, p. 43.] |
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Other minutes of the above by Mr. Blathwayt. [S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 431, No. 115.] |
| Sept. 6. |
The affidavit of Richard Morris of Finchley. On or about 27
Aug. last discoursing with William Millford, Charlton's late
gardener, about his being put out of his service, Millford said,
That dog Mr. Hartop was the cause of my being turned away and I
will do him a kindness, if it lies in my power, and for aught I
know before 24 hours are over. |
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The affidavit of Richard Fisher of Totteridge. Deposing to
similar language of Millford about Hartop. [Ibid. No. 116.] |
| Sept. 6. |
Order to the Lieutenant of the Tower that Mrs. Trenchard be
re-admitted to her husband, a prisoner in the Tower. Minute.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 54, p. 207.] |
| Sept. 6. |
Secretary Jenkins to the Lieutenant of the Tower. Samuel
Woolrich may be re-admitted to attend his master, Mr. Charlton,
now a prisoner in the Tower, and Mrs. Charlton may have a maidservant to attend her during her remaining with the said Mr.
Charlton, her husband. [Ibid. p. 209.] |
Sept. 6.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to the Duke of Beaufort. A draft of a letter
for Bristol is sent down to Winchester to be first submitted to you
and then, if you should approve of it, to be presented to the King
for his hand, but now I find by Mr. Wynne that that letter will
find you gone from Winchester. However he has orders, if the
King sign it, to send it to you, and I beseech you to fill the blanks
with the names of the two Sheriffs. I would add one prayer,
which is, that you would keep the letter itself by you and not
deliver it, unless you see some necessity for it. This is not only
my opinion but that of my lords here, though they defer to your
judgment of things in your letter to the Lord Keeper. I cannot
doubt that your great and just credit among them will carry them
to do what the King desires in his letter without producing it,
besides, if there be occasion to change and to have the old Mayor
continued, as I perceive is the private opinion of some, (nay, I
perceive Mr. Eston himself, as you will find by the enclosed, is not
averse from it) rather than proceed to a new election, the alternative will be in your power to the last minute, whereas, if the King's
letter be once delivered, his recommendation is to be followed at
all adventures. Yet I offer nothing of this but as my own private
sense and with perfect submission to you as having commission
from his Majesty to say and do anything that may be said or
directed in a letter. The event of yesterday in this city will, I
hope, render them at Bristol tractable and modest, for the
Common Hall, which was a very full one, confirmed Alderman
Daniel, whom the Lord Mayor had drunk to, to be the first Sheriff
without the least opposition. They chose Mr. Dashwood, the
first propounded by the Court of Aldermen, to be the other Sheriff
by a vast number of hands, Deputy Aylworth for Chamberlain,
a very worthy citizen, and two bridgemasters and other smaller
officers, all good men. But what was most remarkable was that the
whole proceedings were without noise or clamour, nay with that
good order and gravity as equalled the examples of the best times.
[2 pages. S.P. Dom., Entry Book 64, p. 87.] |
Sept. 6.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Mr. Brabant. The enclosed is a piece of
news come to his Royal Highness out of Scotland. I must desire
you to manage that part of it that is to be executed at Newcastle
with all possible secrecy and to take a strict view but privately of
the affections of Mrs. Kenn and those that frequent her house or
company, as also Mr. Bullmar's, before you examine either of them.
Know of Kenn where she lay and whom she consorted with at
London as also such other questions as you shall in your discretion
think fit. You will, I know, apply to Mr. Mayor, when you have
things ripe for this inquiry. [Ibid. p. 89.] |
Sept. 6.
London. |
Newsletter to John Squier, Newcastle. Yesterday pursuant
to a precept from the Lord Mayor the liverymen met in the Guildhall to choose one Sheriff and confirm the other that was drunk to
by the Lord Mayor at the Bridge House. Accordingly Alderman
Daniell was confirmed Sheriff and Samuel Dashwood chosen
Sheriff. Mr. Loads, Deputy Aleworth with several others were
put up for Chamberlain, but the choice fell on Deputy Aleworth.
The choice of bridgemaster could not be determined between Mr.
Smith and Mr. Topham but by a poll, when the latter carried it by
above 100. |
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Here is no news from Vienna since my last nor is any account
yet come of the further progress of the French in Flanders. |
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His Majesty holds his resolution of going to Portsmouth by sea
from Southampton and of returning to Winchester before Sunday.
He intends to dine with the Governor, Lord Gainsborough, but
will lie on board the yachts. |
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To-day the Flanders letters came and brought advice that the
Maréchal d' Humières continues at Lessines and that he will
decamp in a day or two and that they are apprehensive of his
coming to Brussels. In the meantime he has pillaged Gover,
Sonteg and other places in the country of Alost, besides which
Count Mombrone, who commands a flying camp near Dixmouden, has sent out a detachment which has pillaged Thielt
and in short has ravaged to the walls of Bruges. In short
they have committed all manner of disorders imaginable. They
add that the States of Brabant have presented the Marquis de
Grana with 200,000 florins in ready money to buy 2,000 horses
to mount the dismounted cavalry and dragoons, which he received
very kindly with promises to represent this seasonable act of their
loyalty in the best manner he can to the Court of Spain. |
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This morning the Court of Aldermen being sat Deputy Aleworth,
the new Chamberlain, attended them and took the usual oath,
after which he was conducted to his place and office by Sir James
Edwards, Sir James Smith and Sir Henry Tulse. Mr. Daniell
gave bond but Mr. Dashwood offered his fine, which the Court
would not accept and after some debate gave him till Tuesday to
consider of it. |
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There was a debate in the Court of Aldermen last Thursday
when six were for putting up Sir Thomas Player for Chamberlain,
but 9 against it, so that only Mr. Loades and Deputy Aleworth
were put up. |
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This morning Ralphson, a Nonconformist minister, was seized
for publishing seditious books by the City Marshal, who took him
by order from the Secretary and carried him before the Court, who
tendered him the oaths of allegiance etc., which he refusing to take
was by a warrant from them committed to Newgate. |
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Mr. Cullyford stood to-day in the pillory before the Royal
Exchange and his books were burnt by the common hangman.
Mr. Peck, who has been some time in the messenger's hand, was
last night by an order of Council committed to Newgate, as was
also a printer for the same crime. [3 pages. Admiralty, Greenwich Hospital 2, No. 76.] |
| [Sept. 7 ?] |
John Armiger, shoemaker, to the King. Petition for his speedy
trial or for his release on bail, having been committed to the
Marshalsea 12 July last, whereby he is reduced to extreme want
and will be utterly ruined if continued in confinement. [S.P.
Dom., Car. II. 432, No. 1.] |
| Sept. 7. |
Roger L' Estrange to Secretary Jenkins. Stephens rebuked
the man that discovered Argyle's book for going to L' Estrange
with his information. That person, I perceive since, has a very
great knowledge, not only of the ways of the Fanatics among the
seamen but of several of the persons and their hiding-places too,
and I am persuaded, if he were put into a tide-waiter's place or
some such business, he might do considerable service. |
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Darby, the printer, is a most dangerous, desperate fellow. If
any information shall produce an order for searching his house I
desire that the messenger may advise with me on it, for he has, or
had at least, a secret conveyance for 50 or 60 persons, which I
can direct to. (The latter part is quoted in Kitchin, Sir Roger
L' Estrange, p. 322, note). [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432, No. 2.] |
| Sept. 7. |
The same to the same. Being just now informed that one
Ralphson is taken into custody, a Nonconformist traitor, I have
been told with very great assurance that his name is Marsden and
that he has taken his father's christian name, Ralph, to help out
the disguise. My author says that this Marsden was in Rymer's
plot at York, that he got away and has preached ever since as a
millenary under the name of Ralphson, and further that there were
two brothers, one a tutor to a gentleman's son near Scarborough,
and that this brother has been often seen at that house. Both
were brought up to letters. [Ibid. No. 3.] |
Sept. 7.
Derby House. |
J. Brisbane to Secretary Jenkins. Having been to see Sir
William More (Muir), Mr. Fairely, Sir Hugh Campbell and Mr.
Crawford, I need not repeat the protestations they make for
themselves nor what I urged to prevail with them to speak plainly.
Only Sir Hugh Campbell being the last I saw, when I came from
him Sir William desired to speak with me again and prayed me to
offer to your consideration that his case is different from Sir
Hugh's, that he shifted no lodgings nor concealed himself but
surrendered. At this second meeting he told me that some time
before Sir John Cochrane came from Scotland an Englishman had
been at Ochiltree, where Sir John lives, and, not finding him at
home, left a letter for him with his son. This Englishman kept
himself reserved, not telling his name or business, which makes Sir
William think it might be Aaron Smith. If thought fit, I will
endeavour to follow this small light, in which case it may be
convenient for some time to take no notice of it. [1½ pages.
Ibid. No. 4.] |
Sept. 7.
The Marshalsea. |
John Armiger to the Lord Keeper or Secretary Jenkins.
Having received a message from your lordship by Mr. Atterbury
to discover what I know and that whatever I write should not be
in evidence against me upon honour, my want of employ at
home was the occasion of my going to the Exchange and public
places, where I used public company for trade to the Plantations.
What ill-minded people might be coming in or out of those places
I know not, but I am sure, where I was, there was no contriving
or any probability thereof against the government. And I
was so far from inquiring after such things that I know not the
intentions of any such persons, which I beg your favour to permit
me bail, which, if speedy, will prevent the ruin of my family.
[Ibid. No. 5.] |
Sept. 7.
Bristol. |
John Harris to Secretary Jenkins. Your letter in answer to
that of the four Aldermen has been considered by most of the
loyal men of this corporation. Had there been more loyal
Aldermen, you would have had their hands also with the greatest
part of the Common Council, if not all, to the same effect, had it
been thought convenient. Sir Robert Cann was the only person
that gave instructions for that letter to you, but afterwards
denied to set his hand to it, being persuaded by Sir John Knight
and to oppose it, for what reasons we cannot yet tell, only conjecture that he is doubtful of his interest with the loyal party here
and can not bring his designs to bear by them and struck in with
Sir Robert, who he knew had interest with the Duke of Beaufort,
and drew him off from the city to be of his party. Sir John was
sent to the Duke to oppose the city's design for continuing the
present Mayor and I doubt his Grace was not possessed of the
whole truth of the case, for the city designed nothing by it but
his Majesty's service, it being thought a very good expedient for
finishing some business relating to the city and for its peace.
Then to colour their design they proposed to his Grace Alderman
Olliffe to be Mayor, an honest and loyal man, but so lame that
he is hardly ever able to go abroad, which they design to take
advantage of so as to be chiefly concerned in the management of
the business of our charter, Sir John having already proposed
Mr. Sherindine as a fit person to be employed by the city in that
business, in regard of the great favour he is in with his Majesty.
I presume there are many more intrigues, which time will discover.
It lies hard on the spirits of most loyal men here, that those two
men should impose on the city a Mayor of their choosing, and it is
the opinion of all loyal men that it would have been much for
the interest of the King and the government of this city if the
present Mayor were continued, but I doubt not we shall always
submit to his Majesty's commands. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432,
No. 6.] |
| Sept. 7. |
Thomas Saunders to his cousin, John Kidd. Requesting him
to forward the enclosed to Blunt Sadleir. [Ibid. No. 7.] |
| Sept. 7. |
Thomas Saunders to his cousin, Blunt Sadleir. About lending
money on mortgage to a Mr. Thomas. There is no post town
nearer us than St. Albans, ten miles off, and a messenger on purpose
will not bring a single letter thence under 2s. or 18d. at least with
a deal of wrangling. [Ibid. No. 8.] |
| [Sept. 7.] |
Thomas Saunders to his cousin, — Downes. Enclosing a
letter to Francis Dashwood, who, Downes writes, is chosen Sheriff,
if he be the younger brother of Sam. Dashwood.—If he be any
other, throw the letter in the fire. [Ibid. No. 9.]
Enclosed, |
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Thomas Saunders to Francis Dashwood at his brother Sam.
Dashwood's house without Bishopsgate. Congratulating
him and offering him a horse, if he is not provided. [Ibid.
No. 9 i.] |
Sept. 7.
Blunham. |
Samuel Fowler to Benjamin Whichcott in Love Lane near
Aldermanbury. Requesting him to send him 4lbs. of the best
Virginia tobacco by the carrier and also to send the enclosed by
the next post. [Original and copy. Ibid. Nos. 10, 11.] |
[Sept. 7.]
Reading. |
Sir Thomas Holt, Recorder, John Blake, Mayor elect, and two
others to Secretary Jenkins. We are informed that Lord Lovelace
has appointed a meeting next Monday at a tavern here with a
number of persons we are well assured are notoriously disaffected
to the government and has engaged to send a buck for their
entertainment. What influence this meeting with such persons
may have at present we know not, but thought it our duty to
give you notice of it. [Undated. Postmark 7 Sept. S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 432, No. 12.] |
| Sept. 7. |
Informations taken at the house of Alexander Browne at Black
Lane, Lancashire, concerning the scandalous and seditious words
of Ralph Livesay of Livesay in the said county. |
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The information of Alexander Nowell of Moreton, major to
Col. Nowell's militia regiment. Hearing 16 Aug. at Blackburn
that Ralph Livesay had spoken several foul and scandalous words
against his Majesty and concerning the plot, a day or two after
he informed Mr. Braddyll, a Justice, of what he had heard and of
the names of several persons present when the words were spoken
and desired him to send for Mr. Livesay and the said witnesses
and to make inquiry; but Braddyll never made any inquiry that
the informant heard of, but gave notice to Mr. Livesay's father,
and the said Livesay having since been in Yorkshire and having
returned home about a week ago he would not apply further to
Mr. Braddyll but gave information last Tuesday to Mr. Rawstorne
and Mr. Holden. |
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The information of Henry Walmsley of Mellar, Lancashire,
clerk. He saying 24 July last at the house of John Clayton at
Sharrock Green that it was a shame that any professing the Christian religion, which teaches such mild doctrine as the religion
of the Church of England, and living under so excellent and mild
a prince should be guilty of conspiring against him or his government, young Mr. Livesay replied, if there be a plot, some few hotheaded men of the Church of England had made it, and that the
King was much led by the Duke. There being a discourse of
Major Nowell's taking arms from Mr. Livesay's father's house, Mr.
Livesay said that the King himself was to be ruled by the law
and he knew no law to take arms from a magistrate, and had they
come to his own house he would have shut the door on them. |
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The informations of Robert Holden of Holden, John Clayton
of Sharrock Green, John Clayton of Little Harwood and James
Cross of Blackburn. To the same effect as Walmsley's information. [2 copies. Ibid. Nos. 13, 14.] |
| Sept. 7. |
Certificate by Secretary Jenkins that William Daydon has
given him an information on oath of the purport within mentioned and that his information has appeared by subsequent and
collateral evidences to be true. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 66,
p. 262.] Prefixed, |
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William Daydon to Secretary Jenkins. I gave you an information of several coats of mail covered with Indian silk made
for Major Gladman against the King's going to Oxford and
after he came back and that they were made by the charge of
the public stock, and of several consults at their meetings,
whether they should shut them up or oppose them that troubled
them. This I gave to Mr. Charles Godolphin and you gave
me my oath of the same and I have been since recommended
by the Lords of the Treasury for an employment in the Custom
House but have been put by, my good friend, Mr. Charles
Godolphin, being not here to stand my friend; but now
Esquire Newport tells me, if I can bring a copy of that
information or a line or two from you, I shall be established
in my employ which the Lords recommended me to. Therefore
I beseech that I may have a copy or a line or two from you.
[S.P. Dom., Entry Book 66, p. 261.] |
Sept. 7.
Westminster. |
The King to [the Dean and Chapter of Rochester]. Recommending Francis Turner, D.D., Dean of Windsor, to be elected
to the bishopric of Rochester, void by the translation of Dr. John
Dolben, the late bishop, to the archbishopric of York. [S.P.
Dom., Signet Office, Vol. 11, p. 213.] |
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Memorandum of a like letter to the Precentor and Chapter of
St. David's for Dr. Laurence Wornock to be elected to that
bishopric. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to [Owen Wynne]. I enclose an original
letter, which the Lord Privy Seal and I think to be like Ferguson's
hand. Several things in it will not allow us to believe it to be
Ferguson's. However you are to show it to Sir Andrew Forrester,
who is at Winchester. When you have his judgment on the hand,
you must carry it to Lord Sunderland and take his directions.
The letter is directed to Lymington and I think it will be worth
while to get somebody well known in the country to inquire for
Dore, who is mentioned in the superscription, and to know what
daughters he has, whether one is not married to a Fanatic, what
that Fanatic's name is and who those are that the writer terms
his brother Sam., brother Doctor and brother Stephen, whether
his brother Sam. be the Samuel Fowler that writes from Blunham.
'Tis probable this man is but some ordinary Nonconformist that
absconds. However it will be worth a journey to Lymington to
see if the wife of a Nonconformist can be found there. I would
recommend it to you to go there yourself, were it not that a
stranger is like to give umbrage, unless it be a town of resort.
If it be not, some neighbour Justice would do best that might go
himself and aliud agendo inform himself of this Dore and his
relations. I send the cover the original was enveloped in. Pray
keep both for me. All care shall be taken to discover what can
be of Fowler of Blunham and of Whichcott, as also waylaying the
writer in his way to Woburn. If Sir Andrew judges the enclosed
to be Ferguson's hand, I pray send me notice with the soonest.
With note in another hand "Dore, a gent. of 80l. a year at the
town's end." [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432, No. 15.] Enclosed, |
| Sept. 8. |
[— Hardy] to his wife, Mrs. Melior Dore, at her father's house
in Lymington. I cannot but scribble to thee almost every
post and yet it seems very uncomfortable that I can't receive a
line all this while to know where thou art and how it is with
thee. If my letters come to Lymington my friends there
would return me an answer or send to thee for one. |
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The Lord send me good tidings within a little time. I have no
rest night or day. I wait here at my brother Sam's expecting
thy letter from my brother doctor's to-day or Monday. If
then I hear not here, I intend to hasten to Lord Wharton's,
expecting a letter there according to my advice that it be
directed to William Taylour to be left at Lord Wharton's in
St. Giles' and from that house 'twill come safely to his house in
the country, where I shall be without fail next week. Thither
I shall ride purposely, though it be 30 miles. If there I find
not satisfaction I shall send or ride to thee. If I hear that
thou and my little ones are well, as I am thank God, and that
my absence there is better than my presence, I will accompany
my brother and his wife to my brother Stephen's for a week.
After that I'll appoint thee to meet me in Berkshire or at
Woburn, Lord Wharton's parish. You may go in the coach
to London and so I can meet thee, but I can determine
nothing till I hear from thee. The Lord send me good
tidings. How shall I rejoice to hear well from you all, how
much more to see and enjoy you. I hope yet to enjoy you with
much comfort and quietness. My hearty love to thee and to
my dear Peter and tender Natty. [Original, the handwriting closely resembling Ferguson's, and copy. S.P. Dom.,
Car. II. 432, Nos. 15 i, ii.] |
Sept. 8.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. The King, the
Duke and the Prince returned from Portsmouth yesterday. His
Majesty is extremely pleased with this country and with his
building, which is like to go on as far as the Treasury will permit.
[Ibid. No. 16.] |
| Sept. 8. |
Roger L' Estrange to Secretary Jenkins. It has long been my
thought to digest all the insurrections and conspiracies in the
three kingdoms since the restoration into an historical model,
not so much for the persons as for the method of the contrivances
and their ways to abuse the people, setting forth likewise the
unanimous agreement of all the sectaries for the destruction of
the government. This, if clearly and briefly laid down, would
not only gratify people's curiosity but make them masters of the
whole project and probably secure them against any further
impostures for the future. |
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The enclosed looks as if it might be of some present use. |
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The person that discovered Argyle's Case gives me some hope of
finding other books and, as he imagines, some concealed arms.
Whatever I can gather from him that may be worth while, shall
be duly represented to you. [Ibid. No. 17.] |
| Sept. 8. |
The same to the same. To pursue the hint of last night of
Ralphson and Marsden I have run through several manuscripts
and breviates I have concerning the Northern conspiracy of 1663,
wherein I find mention of Marsden in several places (gives them).
My papers likewise mention that Major Gladman was to head a
party in Nottinghamshire. In June, 1663, Dickinson and
Campbell were sent from Scotland and lay at Oldroid's house in
Dewsbury, commonly called the Devil of Dewsbury, when it was
resolved to reconcile the dissenting sectaries against the royal
interest. I believe very seditious words might be proved of
Ralphson in the pulpit and I doubt not but the cheat of Ralphson
and Marsden (if this proves to be that Marsden, as I very much
presume) might be easily made out. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432,
No. 18.] |
Sept. 8.
Chichester. |
The Bishop of Chichester to Secretary Jenkins. Enclosing
several papers for perusal at his leisure.—You will perceive by
the letter of Mr. Barrett, my deputy register at Lewes, in what a
deplorable condition affairs are in those parts of my diocese.
What he mentions about taking out writs, I will take care of
myself. But what chiefly troubles me is that there are no hopes
to reform the contempts of the laws committed by the factious
party there, so long as they are abetted by men in the commission
of the peace, for they discourage and endeavour to ruin those
poor men who endeavour to bring the Dissenters home to the
Church and make set speeches at their sessions on behalf of
notorious Dissenters. Therefore I earnestly request you to have
Mr. Henry Shelley turned out of the commission. Several other
Justices in these parts are of the same stamp, who perhaps may be
made honest by Shelley's being disgracefully turned out. |
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Another extreme ill-affected person, Robert Palmer of Petworth,
being both a major in the militia and in the commission does
more mischief about Petworth than Shelley at Lewes, for he
makes it his business to disperse false rumours against the King
and government and particularly to possess the common people
with an opinion that the Earl of Essex did not murder himself,
but was murdered, and that he was heard two or three times to
call out with a loud voice, Will you murder me, and that presently
a bloody razor was cast out of the window and taken up by a boy,
who has been carried two or three times before the King to tell
him the truth of the story. This noise fills the ignorant and gets
belief in the country, so that, unless he at Petworth and Shelley
at Lewes be turned out to discourage the rest of that insolent
party, faction and schism and disobedience to the government
will continue rampant in those places. |
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The depositions I send you were delivered to me by Mr.
John Apsley, who, if you think fit, will be ready to come up to
confirm the contents thereof. He is in the commission himself and deserves encouragement, being the only man that bears
up the loyal party about Petworth. [Nearly 2 pages. Ibid.
No. 19.] |
| Sept. 8. |
The Bishop of Oxford to Secretary Jenkins. I am convinced
by what you have written of the unpracticableness of attempting any thing with the town of Oxford till their charter is fully
surrendered, yet considering that probably now in the absence of
the Court you will have somewhat more vacancy than after the
King's return I thought it not amiss to lodge with you a copy
of King Charles' charter, against which such tragedies have been
made. Indeed it was the artifice of Alderman Wright, Mr.
Paulin and our other incendiaries to persuade the people that if
they gave up their charter they should be utterly undone, though
another in the same words were presently granted, all their
privileges being given to the University in King Charles' charter,
which would be actually vested in them in the moment of surrender, so that a regrant would signify nothing. This passing for
current doctrine in the town, the Earl of Abingdon took it up,
but I hope his Majesty and his ministers will not so readily credit
the asseverations of Mr. Wright and his accomplices, especially
when they reproach that royal martyr as if he had made injurious
and extravagant grants. With the charter itself and some other
transactions relating to our affairs I send a brief recapitulation
of its contents and also the clauses of reservation of the privileges
of the University which in all times have passed in grants obtained
by the city. We do not envy the town their gainful pretensions
to the waste of the city, by which they have multiplied cottages
and beggars to our great inconvenience and the narrowing the
streets and highways, nor their other unlawful claims of wheelage,
pickage and stallage nor their possession of the Castle mills, which
is the certain inheritance of our college. All we plead for is to be
able to secure the virtue of the youth entrusted to us, which 'tis the
gain and therefore the business of the town to overthrow. This
makes us so concerned for settling our night watch, that we may
freely seek for and bring home our young people, when concealed
and entertained in town houses. There is a sad example of a
gentleman of your college and country, heir to about 2,000l.
per annum, lately trepanned into a match by a gentleman of this
town, who entertained and courted him, till he had got him to
marry his daughter, and with such enterprizes we are perpetually
attacked. I think in such cases it is better we should be trusted
with power that is liable to be abused than to want what is
necessary. The power of licensing alehouses is another point of
great moment for the good government of this place, which is
now by mere usurpation exercised by the town and managed
entirely for getting pitiful fees and the fomenting of disorder.
My concern is in those particulars which refer to our virtue and
sobriety. I have indeed a further wish that, whereas our University has in several instances justified their loyalty and been
oppressed by the town, who still took advantages on them in
times of disorder, we might have some mark of his Majesty's
favour, and that we and our successors might owe it to your
interest. I mentioned a little thing which will certainly fall in
that part of the town charter which will be submitted to the
King, but would be a reputation and benefit to us and a service
to his Majesty, viz., that the city after the nomination of their
officers should in a prefixed time bring a certificate of their good
affection to the government from the Chancellor of the University
or in his absence the Vice-Chancellor. It may be said that
nothing of this nature is ordered in the City of London, but it
may be reasonable the King require certificates concerning those
who live remote though not from those near his residence. It may
also be said this is a singular thing. It may be returned that the
University is a singular place, and the very singularity of it
makes it a favour, though I conceive that if in all corporations
such a deference were given to the Lords Lieutenant of each
county, it would strengthen their hands and give them a great
interest in all elections, for corporate towns will never be more
loyal than they are forced to be. |
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I hope the justice done by the University on the seditious talker
of Lincoln College will be to his Majesty's satisfaction, as also the
finding of the indictment against him, and that the example will
extend beyond this place. You hear, I presume, of the treasonable words charged on Mr. Whorwood by two of his servants he
had turned away. The words are intolerable but I wish they
had been otherwise attested. It was well said by Chief Justice
Vaughan at the time of the passing of the bill for treasonable
words that he would never turn away two servants thenceforward
at the same time and 'twere to be desired that proofs of treason
were without blemish. |
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I forgot to tell you, when you complained of being troubled
with the cramp, that I find great benefit by living in flannen,
and besides constantly wearing flannen shirts I keep my legs and
knees constantly wrapped up, especially in the night. [Nearly
3 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432, No. 20.] Probably enclosed, |
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Paper concerning the clamour of the citizens of Oxford against
the charter of Charles I. to the University. Setting forth the
chief provisions thereof and concluding that they clamour at
it, not because there is anything new in it which is hard on
them, but only because they think it advisable to make a noise.
[7 pages. Ibid. No. 20 i.] |
Sept. 8.
Kidderminster. |
Paul Linbey to Secretary Jenkins. Sir Henry Lyttelton sent
his brother, Capt. George, and servants with me to Wolverley
forge, where the 16 guns lay. We found them utterly unserviceable and fit only to be melted down. I was at Bewdley with
Stevens who bought them of French, a Bristol merchant, who had
courted him for two years to buy them, and I presume they were
only for ballast. The opinion of Sir Henry and some of the
deputy lieutenants is that I need make no further inquiry. [Ibid.
No. 21.] |
Sept. 8.
Over Arley. |
Sir Henry Lyttelton to Secretary Jenkins. About the
unserviceableness of the guns as in the last letter.—I had not
informed Lord Plymouth had not Mr. Hammond told me he
believed there was a dozen of them fit for service. [Ibid. No. 22.] |
Sept. 8.
Ipswich prison. |
Francis Durant to the Duke of York. Long since I told the
bailiffs here of several men that intended to kill your Highness
and their habitation and when and how they intended to bring it
about, who put me in prison where I have lain a long time. If
you will send for me before the King and Council, I shall make
out all this and a great deal more. [2 pages. S.P. Dom., Car. II.
432, No. 23.] |
| Sept. 8. |
The examination of David Lewis, Mr. Charlton's butler. On
Friday or Saturday after last Midsummer Day he and Thomas
Hartop, his master's nephew, set out on horseback at 6 a.m. from
Totteridge to Coventry, where they lay that night, and next
morning they went by the Four Crosses to a mile beyond Weston,
where they parted, Hartop going, as he said, to an aunt of his
near Newport in Shropshire and he went to Shiffnell. Does not
know where old Mr. Charlton was when he left home, he not
having been at Totteridge for a month or two before. He and
Hartop did not call at any place on the way except their inns and
baiting-places. At Shiffnell he lay at the house of a Mr. Careswell,
where a brother of his young master lives, and, having left his
own horse there, which was lame, took his master's brother's
horse and returned to Weston, where he met Hartop. His
business was that he had a note from his young master to his
bailiff in that country to send him up some bullocks and sheep
and to return as much money as he could get of his rents. Had no
other business. Did not carry his note to the bailiff but left it
with his brother because he had appointed to meet Hartop at
Weston that night. In the morning they came away and lay
that night at Dunchurch and next day returned to Totteridge
about 10 or 11 at night. |
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About a week ago he heard a boy tell his master that the horse
he left lame was come home. Does not remember the name of the
relation Hartop went to but they were a married couple and it
was the wife, he believes, was the relation. Does not know how
far the place where they lived was from Weston. [2¼ pages.
Ibid. No. 24.] |
Sept. 8.
Winchester. |
Warrant to Capt. Rowe or other the officer commanding his
company now in the Tower, for, as soon as Lord Dartmouth's
company shall arrive at the Tower, marching from thence with
his company to the garrison of Portsmouth, where he is to obey
the orders of the Governor. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 60, p. 40.] |
Sept. 8.
Winchester. |
Warrant to the Earl of Gainsborough, Governor of Portsmouth,
for receiving Capt. Rowe and his company into the said garrison.
[Ibid.] |
Sept. 8.
Winchester. |
Warrant to Lord Alington, Constable of the Tower, or in his
absence to the Lieutenant, for suffering Capt. Rowe's company to
march out of the Tower, as soon as Lord Dartmouth's company
shall arrive there. [Ibid. p. 41.] |
| [Sept. 8.] |
The Earl of Sunderland to Lord Alington. His Majesty,
having been lately at Portsmouth and observing the condition of
his garrison, finds it requisite that Capt. Rowe's company should
march thither, as soon as Lord Dartmouth's company comes
to the Tower, and has therefore commanded me to transmit you
the enclosed orders. [S.P. Dom., Entry Book 60, p. 41.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Mr. Massey of Bridgwater. I have yours
of 27 Aug. and 3 Sept. I have spoken with the Lord Keeper
about your coming up. He is of opinion that it need not and that
I may, if you send me up the surrender, lay it and the charter
at the King's feet, and that that will be sufficient without putting you to the charge of sending any of your members on so
long a journey. When the Lord Keeper and the Attorney
General come back, I will endeavour to learn from them what
may be done with effect to moderate and ascertain the fees in
the offices here and then you shall hear further from me. [S.P.
Dom., Entry Book 64, p. 91.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Lord Chief Justice Pemberton. The three
persons named in the enclosed paper have appeared before me
and entered into recognizance according to the purport of that
paper, but the officer thinking your discharge is necessary for him,
I desire you will give it him. Note that there was sent the recognizance for Peter Lobb's appearance the first day of term. [Ibid.
p. 92.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Sir Thomas Holt, Recorder of Reading.
I showed the very friendly useful advertisement that you, the
Mayor elect and the other gentlemen that subscribed the letter
gave me to the Lords of the Council that are here. They directed
nothing more than to thank you and to desire the magistrates to
have a care of the peace and good order of the place and of their
own dignity. I hope to have some account another way of the
persons that are to be at this rendezvous. I should esteem it a
favour, if you let me know what shall have fallen under your
observation. [Ibid. p. 93.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to the Earl of Peterborough. Your letter
of the 26th was long on the way, for I received it not till last
Wednesday. The examinations about the violences complained
of by Mr. Harbord have not yet been laid before his Majesty,
only I acquainted him the Sunday before his going for Winchester
that I had them and offered to produce them. He directed it
should be done when he came back to London. He further told
me that he understood by a complaint from Mr. Harbord that the
arms taken from him had not been yet restored and that there
had been a third search for arms in his house and that at the last
search three cases of pistols he had abroad with him when the
two first searches were made, were found, which he was forced to
give a bill of his hand for, or otherwise the officer would have
carried them away. It is his Majesty's pleasure that the arms
mentioned in mine of 11 Aug. be restored to him and the bill
for the three cases of pistols be given up to him. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 64, p. 93.] |
Sept. 8.
Whitehall. |
Secretary Jenkins to Sir Roger Norwich. About Mr. Harbord
and his arms, as in the last letter. [Ibid. p. 94.] |
Sept. 9.
Winchester. |
The Earl of Sunderland to Secretary Jenkins. Though I have
not spoken to the King since I received yours of the 7th, I think I
may assure you he will not interpose in Dashwood's case. He does
not yet talk of leaving this and, I believe, will not till Saturday
sennight. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432, No. 25.] |
Sept. 9.
Winchester. |
The Duke of York to the Prince of Orange. (Printed in
Dalrymple, Vol. II, Appendix, Part 1, p. 47.) [2 pages. Holograph. S.P. Dom., King William's Chest 3, No. 80.] |
| Sept. 10. |
John Friend to Secretary Jenkins. Requesting him to accept
bail for his enlargement or at least that he may remain where he is
at Mr. Atterbury's and have the liberty of the house and freedom
of access for his physician and apothecary, being but newly
recovered of an ague he has had for nearly two years and observing several symptoms of its return, for prevention of which he
has been in almost a continual course of physic since his being at
Mr. Atterbury's. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 432, No. 26.] |
Sept. 10.
Kendal. |
Richard Duckett to Secretary Jenkins. In the archdeaconry
of Richmond there was neither service book nor proclamation for
yesterday at this great and loyal town nor do I believe in all the
barony of Kendal; so that a great part of the country are in
perfect ignorance of that horrible plot. There was one book got
out of Carlisle diocese and the day was kept with great solemnity.
[Ibid. No. 27.] |
Sept. 10.
Winchester. |
Warrant to Anthony Bynns, messenger, forthwith to repair
to Lymington and to search for and apprehend—Dore with
Melior Dore, his daughter, and bring them before the Earl of
Sunderland to answer to what shall be objected against them on
suspicion of being privy to the late conspiracy. [S.P. Dom.,
Entry Book 335, p. 41.] |
Sept. 10.
Winchester. |
Warrant to Anthony Bynns or any other messenger to search
in or near Lymington and Blaneham where it is suspected some
of the persons mentioned in the late proclamations may be
concealed etc. Minute. [Ibid. p. 42.] |
Sept. 10.
Whitehall. |
[Secretary Jenkins] to Sir John Banks, Governor of the East
India Company. As by the last charter to the Company they
have power to erect a Court of Admiralty in the parts within the
limits of their charter, the judge thereof to be a civilian, recommending the bearer, Dr. St. Johns, for that employment. It is a
hazardous undertaking and may be he will not find many worthy
persons offering themselves for it. [S.P. Dom., Car. II. 359,
p. 124.] |
