Volume 3: November 1649 | British History Online

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum, 1649-50. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1875.

'Volume 3: November 1649', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum, 1649-50, (London, 1875) pp. 373-417. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/interregnum/1649-50/pp373-417 [accessed 24 April 2024]

November 1649



Nov. 2.	48. Order in Parliament, on the report from the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall, that it be referred to them to consider the cases of Lord Deincourt, the Earl of Chesterfield, and Jno. Scroope, and any other cases before them, as to how the fines and compositions of delinquents, and the penalties incurred by non-payment may be raised and brought in, for the benefit of the commonwealth, either by sale of their lands and woods, or by leasing or otherwise.
	Also to examine the business touching the estate made over by Parliament for raising 50,000l. for Ireland, and what charge there is now upon it, and how the profits have been employed, and may be best disposed of for the future.
	Also to make an estimate what may arise out of that revenue for the pay of the army, in order to abate the assessments; and to meet to-morrow at 8 a.m., and prepare a report to be made thereon on Tuesday next.
	That Sir Jno. Danvers, Thomas Wroth, and Michael Livesey, Colonels Ludlow and Feilder, Alderman Pennington, and Messrs. Robinson, Millington, Cawley, Moyle, Miles Corbett, H. Neville, and Thos. Challoner, be added to that committee, and that after next Tuesday, they adjourn to the rooms where the House of Lords usually sat. [Also G. 9, pp. 4, 5.]
Nov. 2.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	2. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Holland added to the committee to confer with the army officers, and the letters from Guernsey referred to them.
	2a. The business of thieves and robbers to be considered next Monday.
	3. Mr. Strickland's instructions approved and sent.
	4. Col. Popham's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to give order as to the pirates about the Canaries.
	5. Messrs. King and Andrew Wanley to be viewers of the clothes to be supplied by Mr. Downes for Ireland, and certify thereon.
	6, 7. Thos. Goodwin to be the other minister to attend the Council, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to inform him thereof.
	8. Notice to be given to Messrs. Sterry and Goodwin that the sermons at Whitehall are to begin on Sunday week.
	9. Messrs. Goodwin and Sterry to have lodgings in Whitehall, and the Whitehall Committee to give order therefor.
	10. The same committee to appoint fit officers for keeping the chapel and privy lodgings, and use the best frugality they can.
	12. Notice to be given to the Mint officers that the Pix box is not to be removed out of the Tower, until further order.
	13. The two Lords Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron, Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Holland, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to confer with the Mint and Exchequer officers concerning the trial of the Pix; to meet next Monday at Whitehall, and Sir Robert Harley, the now Warden, the late Comptroller and Assay Master, the Secondary of the Exchequer and his Deputy, the Remembrancers, and Deputy Chamberlains to be present.
	14. Messrs. Goodwin and Sterry to have 200l. a year each, as ministers to the Council.
	15. Notice to be sent to the jury for trial of the Pix that they need not attend the summons sent to them, as it is postponed.
	16. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report the petition of the town of Southampton to the House.
	17. The Whitehall Committee to make provision for the accommodation of Lord Commissioner Whitelock at Whitehall.
	20. The examination of Mr. Holden to be a part of the report to be made to the House concerning Mr. Clive.
	22. The Governor of Weymouth, Col. Heane, to give in a bill of expenses, for keeping the prisoners taken in the conspiracy of Gardner against Portland.
	23. To write the treasurers-at-war to add to the Irish establishment the entertainment for two apothecaries and their mates.
	24. Col. Jas. Heane's petition to be reported to the House, as also the examinations of the prisoners taken by him, and his desires concerning Thornhill and Mortimer, prisoners at Weymouth.
	25. The contract annexed, made by Mr. Downes with the Irish Committee,—for 15,000 yards of broad-cloth for the horsemen in Ireland, at 11s. 3d. a yard, half to be paid from the Excise and half from the weekly assessments for Ireland,—approved. [I. 63, pp. 210–215.]
Nov. 2. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. Having received letters from Guernsey which are to be considered, you are to forbear making any payment upon our warrant granted to Lieut.-Col. Ashfield for carrying forces there until further order; in case you have already made any payments to him, you are to certify the sum received by him. [I. 94, p. 512.]
Nov. 2.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Order upon the petition and papers of Fras. Simpson and Hen. Tiddiman, late and present serjeants of the Admiralty for the Cinque Ports,—Simpson not having made any accounts, and Tiddiman having many prisoners of concernment under his charge, which require his speedy return to Dover,—that as time will not at present admit of a full hearing of the difference between them, Tiddiman is to hasten back, and Simpson to make a perfect account of all the wrecks, droits, and other perquisites that came to his hands, and present it to the committee, who will then consider the whole matter. [I. 123, p. 128.]
	49. Reference of the petition of John Elmore and other mariners, for extraordinary pay, to the Navy Commissioners, who are to certify the usual custom of entering midshipmen, and the necessity of such employment. [½ page.]
Nov. 3.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. To recommend to the committee which confers with the army officers to take care (in regard of some differences in Guernsey) to send over some person to command the forces now going thither who is not concerned therein; the petition and remonstrance sent from Guernsey referred to the said committee.
	2. The master of the ship that carried the recruits to Dublin, instead of to Carlingford, summoned to answer for breach of order.
	6. The commander sent to Guernsey in place of Lieut.-Col. Ashfield to obey the same orders, and the 1,000l. paid to Ashfield to be transferred to him.
	7. To write the Guernsey Commissioners to perfect their examinations of the state of the island.
	8. The person who commands the forces going to Guernsey to be Governor pro tem. upon his arrival, and Col. Russell, the present Governor to come away.
	10. The petition from Kent concerning the fishing grounds there referred to the Admiralty Committee; they are to appoint commissioners to take cognizance of the business, who are to be commissioned from the Council for that purpose. [I. 63, pp. 217, 218.]
Nov. 3.	Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker of the petition of Rich. Golder, on behalf of divers merchants of Boulogne; as also Col. Popham's letter, and the certificate from the collectors for prize goods. [I. 123, p. 128.]
Nov. 3.	Admiralty Committee to Col. Popham. In pursuance of the enclosed reference to us from the Council of State, touching the exchange of Jno. Leverick, master of a ship of Ipswich, taken by some of the rovers of Dunkirk, and carried prisoner to Jersey, we wish you to write to the Governor of Jersey, and to propose Capt. Sleigh, now a prisoner at Ipswich, who much desires to be exchanged. [I. 123, p. 129.]
Nov. 4 ?	50. Thos. Elford to his brother, John Eaton, minister of the Gospel, Bridport. That a stop may be put to a growing mischief, I sent to some a copy of a remonstrance which is of dangerous concern. The chief agents are ringleaders of the canting levelling crew, Herbery and others, who, preaching up and down, prosecute their design. They intend to present it to the Generals, but it should be nipped in the bud. Pray send it at once to Col. Sydenham; I do not know his address. If these sparks are not quenched, we shall see all in a flame again. Be secret, and ask Col. Sydenham to be so; but he is wise, and knows to whom to impart it. Write me if I can serve you; my address is at Mr. Middleton's, Taunton. [¾ page; see Council of State to the Leicester Committee, Nov. 5.]
Nov. 5.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. To send M. Augier the petition of the merchants of London and Bristol trading to Marseilles, and desire him to assist them against the pretended consul[ate?] of Codgell the Scot, by which he endeavours to drag money from the merchants.
	3. The Committee for Foreign Agencies to consider as to sending an agent to Switzerland, and what former alliances have existed between England and the Swiss.
	5. All the orders of Council as to the commitment of Lieut.-Col. Lilburne to be ready by to-morrow, and all the orders of the House sent for, as also the judges who were commissioners at his trial, and the Attorney-General.
	6. The Irish Committee to consider how some families may be sent to Wexford, as also to send to some of the adventurers for lands in Ireland, and consult with them thereon.
	7. Lord Commissioner Whitelock and Lord Chief Baron Wylde to look into all orders concerning the trial of the Pix, and prepare what is fit to be offered to the House, both for alteration of the oath and otherwise, and to do it speedily, as the proceedings of the Mint depend thereupon.
	11. The letters and papers from Guernsey referred to the committee for that place.
	12. Thomas Church not to have the warrant for his discharge until he has paid the charges and fees of the serjeant's man, and those of the keeper of Peterhouse.
	13. Mr. Holden to be paid for the post horse he lost in his journey to Salop, when he went to bring up those who broke Capt. Lumley Thelwall's troop. [I. 63, pp. 221–223.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Committee of Leicester. The guns remaining at Leicester belonging to the commonwealth being wanted elsewhere, you are to cause them and their carriages, &c. to be sent to Nottingham, whence they will be sent to Hull by water, to be disposed of as we shall direct. [I. 94, p. 512.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Committee of Norfolk. We know not whether the petition of Rich. Smithson, prisoner at Norwich, be true, and therefore refer it to you. If true, his punishment suffices for his faults, and you are to dismiss him, after binding him to appearance when required, and not to act against Government, he subscribing the test. [I. 94, p. 613.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Lord General. Upon considering some letters received from Guernsey of the present state of things there, we wish Lieut.-Col. Ashfield to be spared, in respect of his alliance with the Governor, and desire you to appoint Col. Cox, or some other fit person to command those forces, and signify the same to us, that warrants and dispatches may be made for him, as formerly for Lieut.-Col. Ashfield. [I. 94, p. 514.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Committee at Leicester. If what is suggested in the enclosed petition is true, we are much dissatisfied, and cannot conceive that any committee has power to appoint any such disputations as are mentioned therein. We know their nature tends only to the increase of animosity, as experience has in this particular shown you, to the breach of the public peace, which all those who have any public trust ought to use diligence to preserve, especially in such times as these, wherein the common enemy is watchful to make advantage of every disturbance, from whatever cause. We know well this Council has given no encouragement to such proceedings, nor do we know any ordinance of Parliament on pretence whereof the things complained of against you in this petition can be justified. Certify the whole state of fact, from the cause of the disputation, to the commitment of the prisoners, so that if it differs from the information of the petition, we may examine further, and put an end to an ill-begun business.—P.S. Since writing the above, we have received your letter, but find nothing proved therein as to the point of Levelling, to which our letter refers. [I. 94, p. 515.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall. The enclosed papers, with the petition of Anne Loney, were presented to us, and conceiving that they might be made advantage of, to the profit of the commonwealth, and encouragement to the discoverer, we have sent them to you, and recommend you to make such use of the information as you think fit. [I. 94, p. 316.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to Col. Popham. We have been moved by some friends of Mrs. Puckering, lately stolen from Greenwich, and carried violently into Flanders, that a ship might be sent to Nieuport, to receive her on board, and bring her for England; you are therefore to order a ship of considerable force (as there is a party there that will endeavour to engage the pickeroons thereabouts to rescue her) to go to Nieuport in Flanders, and there receive her and her company, and carefully bring her over for England; the captain must give her and her company the best accommodation the ship will afford. [I. 94, p. 517.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Governor of Portsmouth. You are to take as many ships now there as will transport 500 men to Guernsey, and give them orders to victual and go to Weymouth to take in these men, and receive orders from Col. Cox. You are to put on board all such ammunition, &c. for that service as is to be shipped from Portsmouth. [I. 94, p. 517.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to Mr. Walley. You are to deliver the enclosed warrant to Wm. Seddon, and notice the time thereof, and if he does not appear at the time limited, let a messenger be sent to take him into custody, and bring him up, as we shall not let pass such disobedience. We have sent you another warrant for taking up shipping. [I. 94, p. 518.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Governor of Wallingford. Wanting ordnance for a place of special concernment, that we may know how and whence to furnish it, we desire you to inform us what guns there are in Wallingford Castle, both those belonging to the train of the Lord General, those you judge necessary for the defence of the place, and such others as have been brought thither from other places, and lie at present in the magazine, with their carriages, &c., that we may give order for the removal of such as we may judge fit. [I. 94, p. 518.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to Lieut.-Gen. Hammond. To the same effect. [I. 94, p. 516.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	Council of State to Col. Blake. We formerly gave a warrant to Richard Bradshaw, then mayor of Chester, to send a ship with some goods to Munster, for the recovery of a ship that had been taken from him by the Irish, and carried thither, and are informed that such ship, on her return, has been taken by some under your command. If the ship has done nothing but in pursuance of that warrant, you are to dismiss her to prosecute her voyage. [I. 94, p. 519.]
Nov. 5.	51. Reference by the Admiralty Committee of the petition of Capt. Robt. Moulton to the Navy Commissioners. [Also I. 123, p. 129.]
Nov. 5.	52. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Touching the complaint against the Henrietta pinnace, and the contract made by you with Jas. Coppin for the hire of his ketch, to be employed as a man-of-war between Dover, Sandwich, Margate, and Tilbury Hope, for the guard of that part of the river from pirates, and convoying of vessels trading to London, we desire to know whether this ketch is intended as part of the winter guard, or in place of the Henrietta. [Also I. 123, p. 129.]
Nov. 5.	53. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. Taylor wrote me that he and Capt. Wheeler have brought their ships, being both of the winter guard, to Portsmouth, by order of the generals. Pray order Col. Willoughby and the officers there to speed them forth again. [½ page.]
Nov. 5. Whitehall.	54. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. I am commanded to send you a copy of Col. Deane's letter, that you may better understand how the ships on the Irish coast are employed; you are to command Capt. Cox to hasten forth the ship under his command, as Col. Popham desires he should join him in the Downs with all speed. [½ page.] Enclosing,
	54. i. Col. Rich. Deane to the Council of State. Divers of our frigates and ships that are for the winter guard are gone or going in for Portsmouth. Pray command the Navy Commissioners to hasten them out, or your service will suffer. Those that we have out with us are the Phœnix, Lion, Nonsuch, Guinea frigate, Nicodemus, Concord, and Garland. We shall endeavour to keep all out except the latter, until we have some of our winter guard returned. My partner Blake is on the coast of Munster, with the Guinea frigate and Nonsuch; the Satisfaction and Nicodemus tend the army; the Hector is at Plymouth, fetching them bread, and the Concord is here, also laden with bread for the army; I am sending her away with the Garland for Wexford. We keep the Lion here for the safety of this place, now the great rendezvous for all vessels for Ireland. I have sent the Phœnix to Plymouth, to change the beer that was brewed there, and which for the most part stinks, and have given order to the victualler to put two months' more provisions on board her, which will complete her until after Christmas; for I fear we shall want ships for the West Coast and Ireland, if they all stay as long as Capt. Ball before they be set out. I enclose a list of vessels now in Portsmouth to be fitted, or coming in with the first wind.—Milford Haven, 27 Oct. 1649. [1 page.]
	54. ii. List of three ships now in, and of three others that will shortly be in Portsmouth, to be fitted for the winter guard; also the disposition of seven other ships, named. [¾ page.]
Nov. 6.	Order in Parliament that the Council of State see that a ship lies about Scilly, to protect the merchants and trade from mischief by pirates. [I. 87, p. 101.]
Nov. 6.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Col. Cox to be employed to Guernsey in the place of Lieut.Col. Ashfield, and continue there as governor while the other is in town.
	2. 3s. 6d. a day to be added to one of the captains, to do the duty of the major.
	3. Col. Cox to have 20s. a day added to his pay of colonel, for so long as he shall continue to be governor of Guernsey.
	6. The business of letters of marque, to be granted to merchants trading to France, to be considered next Saturday.
	8. The letter from the Mayor of Plymouth, with the informations enclosed, referred to the Admiralty Committee; the generals at sea to have notice thereof.
	11. To write the justices of Anglesea, thanking them for seizing such as expressed disaffection to the State; such persons to be bound over to appear at the next sessions, where they are to be proceeded against according to law.
	12. The business of the fishermen of Kent referred to the Admiralty Committee.
	15. 20l. to be paid to the waterman who discovered Lord Capel, and he to be recommended to the Admiralty Committee for employment. [I. 63, pp. 226–228.]
Nov. 6. Whitehall.	Council of State to Cols. Popham and Deane. Hearing of the depredations done by the pirates about Scilly, to the prejudice of the merchants, we desire you to order what shipping you can to go that way to prevent it. The time approaches for the return of merchant ships, who will be in great danger by them about the entrance to the channel; and as many of the ships designed for the winter's guard are yet in the summer's service, we desire they may be speedily sent in, that they may be paid off and set out again, as at this time of the year, a convoy is so necessary for preservation of the merchants, and for maintenance of the public reputation. [I. 94, pp. 520, 521.]
Nov. 6. Whitehall.	Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey. Thanks for your letter concerning endeavours to defraud the commonwealth by pretended purchases of Papists' lands; but as it is very general, we cannot use it for prevention of what you inform against, and desire you to give us more particular information of places, persons, &c. to enable us to give a clear account of it to the House, so that some course may be taken to prevent the fraud. [I. 94, p. 521.]
Nov. 6. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Lord General. There are certain recruits to be raised for Ireland, and for their better regulation, we have given a commission to Col. Pride to be their commander-in-chief, that he may keep the soldiers together, and preserve the country from violence. We desire you to grant him a commission for martial law, the better to enable him to keep good order and discipline among the soldiers, in their marching and embarking. [I. 94, p. 522.]
Nov. 6. Calais.	55. Sir Kenelm Digby to Lord [Conway]. Now that the Protestant Church is grown invisible again, I cannot hear with patience the doctrine of imputative righteousness. Pray allow me to believe not your justice but your mercy to me, and to profess myself your most obliged. Those innocent recreations you mention, of tabors and pipes, and dancing ladies, and convenient country houses, shady walks and close arbours, make me sigh to be again a spectator of them, and to be again in little England, where time slides more gently away than in any part of the world. Quando sia mai, ch' a rivederti io torni? Instead of your smiling English sky, I am here weatherbeaten with winter storms; for your smooth well-natured ladies, we see nothing but rough-hided savage sea calves; for your delicious wine and curious food, our diet is red puddle beer,—made of brackish water, and wood-dried malt,—the flesh of seals, porpoises, &c. dressed with whale oil, and our bread is made of tainted rye, fished out of wrecked Holland hulks cast away upon these sands.
Nov. 6. Calais.	All our mirth is made by Mr. Griffin's daily extravagancies. He has put the governor upon digging in the citadel for a million of gold, hid there by the English at their departure. The other day, he invited all the English sailors here to a feast, where his chief entertainment was to read them his letters to Lord Windsor; they showed their weariness by rising to be gone before he had half done; whereupon he quarrelled with them, but they were too many and too boisterous for him. His English maid that waits upon him salved all up. If he should hear I am so bold with him, he would be bolder with me, so pray sacrifice my letter to Vulcan, or else woe be to me. Send your letter for me to my servant John Lee, at Gresham College, or to the post house, directed A Monsieur le Chevalier Digby, à Calais; it will find me, if no curious overseer of the packets at the post break it open for the superscription's sake. But I hope I am now thought so innocent that neither my commerce will be suspected, nor my person interdicted. I desire liberty of return, for no one thing in the world more than to have the comfort of waiting continually upon you. [3 pages.]
Nov. 7.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	2. To write Sir Robert King to know out of what treasury Capt. Norwood is paid, that course may be taken for defalcation of what he left unpaid of his quarters at Liverpool.
	3. The Admiralty Committee to consider how a frigate may be appointed to be upon the coasts of Lancashire and North Wales, according to the desire of Col. Birch, to prevent the piracy committed upon [vessels on] the coast, which are thence carried into the Isle of Man and there sold.
	4. Transcripts to be made of all the orders both of the Council and of the House, concerning Col. Lilburne, by to-morrow, that it may be the first business considered and reported to the House.
	6. The instructions for Col. Pride, in carrying over the recruits to Ireland, approved.
	7. Sir Wm. Constable, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, and Messrs. Scott and Robinson to be a committee to examine the Earl of Dumfries.
	8. That for raising recruits of horse for the service, the Lord General consider whether, without much inconvenience to the army, 600 or 800 horse may not be spared from the army, for the service of Ireland.
	9. New summonses to be sent to the officers of the Mint who were formerly ordered to attend, and warrant issued for a jury for trial of the Pix, on Friday next, at the Star Chamber.
	11. The petition of Ambrose Garbrand to be sent to Col. Blount, and if he finds the statement true, he is to bind over the parties to the next assizes, as also prosecutors and witnesses, so that the offenders may be proceeded against.
	12. The petition and papers of Daniel Hutchinson recommended to the Navy Committee, to take care that the money is paid him, according to the order of the House.
	13. The same committee to consider how Mr. Walley may be paid for victualling Capt. Clerke, when he was to go as convoy to Ulster.
	14. The petition of Henry Cooper, of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment, referred to the committee who confer with the army officers.
	15. The petitions of Robert Bradley, — Howard, and — Seamore, as also the petitions of seamen taken prisoners in the service, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are empowered to relieve such seamen, but not to exceed 50l.; and when that sum is expended, to report particulars.
	16. The serjeant to confer with Mr. Ellis, who belongs to Sir Jno. Worsenholm, as to his claim to the goods of Elizabeth Alkin.
	17. Col. Wauton and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge added to the Ordnance Committee. [I. 63, pp. 229–231.]
Nov. 7. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Lord General. As Col. Cox is to command the 500 men that are to go to Guernsey, and to command there as governor in the absence of the present one, we have ordered all necessary dispatches for him, and desire you to give him a commission accordingly. [I. 94, p. 520.]
Nov. 7. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Army Committee. There are five companies of Col. Cox's regiment appointed for Guernsey, which were formerly but 80 in a company, but which, for this service, ought to be made up to 100. We signify this to you in order for their pay; as a commissary of victuals has to be appointed, he should be paid 5s. a day; Col. Cox, who is to have the command, 20s. a day, above the pay of colonel; the captain in command as major 3s. 6d. a day above the pay of a captain; and the engineer, who is a lieutenant, 2s. 6d. more than a lieutenant's pay. [I. 94, p. 522.]
Nov. 7.	Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. Divers merchants trading to Spain, &c. are expecting ships in from Spain, Canaries, and the Straits, and are informed that Rupert and Plunket are lying, with several men-of-war, about the Land's End, to take and destroy them. To secure these ships and the merchant trade in general, you should appoint a strong guard of ships to ply to and from the Land's End, with orders to look out for pirates; tell us what orders you make herein, that we may give an account to the Council of State.
Nov. 7.	We have received the enclosed certificate touching the shallops the State employs for the guard of Guernsey; as you have been there, you can better judge whether they are fit to be continued. We have also received a petition complaining that several small vessels have been lately taken by pirates, between Sandwich and the Hope, and referred it to the Navy Commissioners, who certify the necessity of the speedy setting out a small vessel for the guard of those parts, and recommend a Sandwich ketch for that service. We enclose copies of their letters, and upon receiving your opinion therein, we will proceed. [I. 123, p. 130.]
Nov. 7. St. George, Downs.	56. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. I have received yours of the 29th ult., intimating the contracts made by you with persons at Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Yarmouth, for this winter and the ensuing summer's guard, and have given directions to the several ships employed near those places, for their taking in their victuals accordingly. I have here certain remains of victuals paid for and undisposed of, part of the two months' provision made by me here, which, with a few things wanting, will make two months' victuals for a third-rate ship. The State should not lose the victuals, which are paid for and in good condition. If you appoint Simon Blackmore purser, in regard they are in his custody, to take them into the Happy Entrance, and supply what shall be wanting, it will be so much saved to the State, for I received a letter from Col. Deane, intimating that no more ships should come further eastward than Portsmouth, so that there will be no more ships here to take off those provisions. There are likewise 222 men's victuals paid for and undisposed of in Thomas King's hands of Yarmouth, which I have not ships to take off, as the Fellowship was victualled by you for extraordinary employment to Ireland, and the Jonas and some others, which I had contracted with him to victual, came in contrary to order, without taking in any victuals. Pray give King notice in time, to provide so many men's victuals the less out of the contracts you have made with him, which I doubt not but he will be willing to do, in regard your contract with him is less by a farthing a head per day than mine was, and he has received all his money from me already. I have sent in the Unicorn to Chatham to be paid off, her victuals having expired. [1½ pages.]
Nov. 8.	57. Petition of Hen. Waley and Wm. Loveless, quartermasters, and other officers of the Magdalen, under Capt. Hosier, to the Council of State, for their gratis money. Have served the State during all these troubles, and are men of known integrity, but have not received their gratis money as others. [¾ page.]
Nov. 8.	Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 63, p. 233, No. 6.]
Nov. 8.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Robert Maunsell, porter at the gate into St. James's Park, to be continued in his place until further order.
	2. All the members of the Council that have lodgings at Whitehall to have hangings and accommodation, out of the 10,000l. worth of goods to be reserved for use of the State, and particular warrants to be issued accordingly.
	3. The Earl of Pembroke added to the committee for providing accommodation in Whitehall for members of the Council.
	7. The letter from Mr. Wall and Mr. Frith from Guernsey, the proposals of Mr. Haviland, and the petition of the inhabitants of Guernsey, referred to the committee who formerly had the business of Guernsey.
	8. The Earl of Pembroke and Col. Popham added to the committee for suppressing thieves and robbers.
	9. Alderman Pennington and Messrs. Hutchinson, Heveningham, and Holland to be a committee to examine the petition of James Noel, concerning the advantages to be made in the sale of the King's goods.
	11. The draft of the Act for disposing of the commands of the Parliament and Council to all counties, in pursuance of the order of the House of 18 Aug. last, to be reported to the House by Lord Commissioner Whitelock.
	14. Wm. Rowe, prisoner in Dover Castle, to be discharged upon entering into the engagement.
	15. The business of the Mercury referred to the Admiralty Committee, and the papers from Mr. Strickland to be sent to them.
	16. Mr. Wilson, prisoner in Peterhouse, to be examined by Col. Martin, Col. Jones, and Mr. Scott. [I. 63, pp. 233–235.]
Nov. 8. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Navy Committee. By the enclosed petition of Daniel Hutchinson, alderman of Dublin, and his account subscribed by Sir Geo. Ayscue, we understand that victuals to the value of 2,038l. 12s. 8d. have been supplied by him to the State's ships, while in that harbour, for repayment of which, he, according to an order of the House, drew bills here payable to Anth. Terense, of London, merchant, which are unsatisfied. Let some speedy course be taken for satisfying the debt. [I. 94, p. 524.]
Nov. 8.	R. Coytmor to Sir Mich. Livesey. A commission is to be issued from the Admiralty Court, for determining the difference between the fishermen of Milton, Rochester, &c., and the commissioners are to meet this day week at Milton, and the commission to determine the 15th inst. The committee entreats you to write to the fishermen living in those parts, that there be no disturbance amongst them, and that they forbear taking up any oysters in the grounds that are in difference between them, until you and the rest of the commissioners meet. [I. 123, p. 131.]
Nov. 9.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Wm. Masham, and Dennis Bond added to the committee for Irish affairs.
	3. The Irish Committee to write a recommendatory letter to the Lord Lieutenant, in behalf of Mr. Howard, son of Lord Edw. Howard, going to Ireland.
	5. The charge of the dinner of the jury, and the clerk's fees for trial of the Pix, to be paid by the warden of the Mint out of the money of the Pix.
	6. Mr. Frost to pay 40l. to the Scoutmaster-General and Lieut.Col. Kelsey, for satisfying their charges in a journey taken by special direction for the Council.
	7. To write to tell Sir Hardress Waller the order given for the guard of the Land's End, and to empower him to make exchanges for such of our men as are prisoners at Scilly with any who are prisoners with him, and to send the overplus who cannot be exchanged to Barbadoes, if any merchants will take them.
	8. Lieut.-Col. Clerke, prisoner in Newgate, to be discharged, upon signing the test, and finding security for good behaviour.
	9. Col. Popham to hasten away the 500 men for Guernsey, and go to Portsmouth for that purpose.
	13. The Admiralty Committee to send to the Navy Commissioners to attend them on Monday next, as to the forwardness of the winter guard.
	14. A commission to be issued out by the Admiralty Court to Sir Thos. Walsingham, Sir Michael Livesey, and Jno. Bix.
	15. The Admiralty Committee to consider as to guarding the several coasts of England from pickeroons, and to advise with those serving in the counties upon the coast, how it may be done with the least expense, and most to the advantage of the coasters.
	16. The petition of Jno. Smyth, expenditor of Margate, recommended to the commissioners of sewers of Kent, who are to give him all just relief in their power.
	17. Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Heveningham, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Robinson to be a committee to consider who shall be appointed to take the subscriptions to be made to the last test, in the several counties.
	18. Geo. Ayres, prisoner in Maidstone gaol, to be brought before Council in safe custody.
	19. To write Mr. Parker to send up the gold taken from Geo. Ayres, as also the examinations in that business. [I. 63, pp. 237– 240.]
Nov. 9. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Commissioners for demolishing Lancaster Castle. Col. Birch, governor of Liverpool, has received the guns formerly in Lancaster Castle, and ordered by us to be sent to him; but the carriages and all the equipage were not sent, and as they are useless without them, we desire you to hasten them to Liverpool. [I. 94, p. 524.]
Nov. 9. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Commissioners for the demolition of Lancaster Castle. We understand, by a petition from the town of Preston in Amounderness, that last year, on the invasion of the Scots, the army, then under Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell, coming thither, and being in want of bullet, were necessitated to take the lead which covered the chancel of the church; they desire that as much lead may be returned out of that taken off Lancaster Castle as will re-cover their chancel, which we desire may be delivered to them. [I. 94, p. 525.]
Nov. 10.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	3. Mackstock Castle to be made untenable, if in the power of the Council.
	4. The Lord President and Mr. Scott to authorise the search and seizure of all carriers' packs, for seditious or unlicensed pamphlets.
	5. Col. Birch to make further inquiry as to the Levellers in Lancashire, and secure such as he shall find there carrying on any designs.
	11. Instructions for the Master and Wardens of the Stationers' Company, and for such of their assistants as shall be appointed by Council, for execution of the late Act against unlicensed and scandalous pamphlets, and for the better regulating of printing.
	You are to make yourself acquainted with the provisions of the Act, and make frequent searches, weekly, or oftener, as occasion shall require.
	You are to go on board any ship, lighter, or other vessel, and search for and seize all imported books, pamphlets, pictures, and papers, forfeited or inhibited to be imported by the said Act, and bring them to the Common Hall of the Stationers' Company, there to be disposed of as directed by the Act.
	You are to keep an account of what you shall so seize.
	In case of any opposition, you shall break open any doors, locks, or chests, and certify the names of such as shall obstruct you; and send your information in writing to Council, that directions may be given for prosecution.
	You shall observe such other instructions as shall be furnished, and on each Saturday fortnight, give an account of your proceedings to Council. [I. 63, pp. 241–245.]
Nov. 10. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Commissioners in Guernsey. We have sent over Col. Cox with 500 men, to take care of that place, and by him sent letters, upon receipt of which we desire you to make your repair to us, to give an account how affairs stand there. We have also written to the Governor to come over, and Col. Cox will take care of the island in his absence. [I. 94, p. 526.]
Nov. 10. Whitehall.	Council of State to the Commissioners in Guernsey. That we might the better provide against any danger to the island, we desire to be informed of the true state of things there, which was the end of your commission. You are to finish the business in hand, and give us a speedy account thereof; meantime, for prevention of mischief from abroad, which we have reason to fear, we have appointed 500 men to be sent thither; you are to tell the people of the island that they are not intended to be any burden to them, and shall come so provided, both with victuals and money, as to be able to live of themselves, and to pay for what they shall take, and will only stay until we may reasonably judge the island out of danger. [I. 94, p. 527.]
Nov. 10. Whitehall.	Council of State to Col. Cox. We are satisfied of the great necessity that your forces should be transported to Guernsey with expedition, and therefore desire you to repair to Weymouth to hasten their embarkation; and for what remains to be done for your victuals, &c., leave the care to some other by whom it may be dispatched, as we would not have you lose so much time as to attend to it yourself. [I. 94, p. 527.]
Nov. 10.	Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Some of the commanders in the army say that the agents for the regiments under the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland have collected their money in the several counties, for that part of the army which is now in Ireland, and have returned it to Bristol, where it lies ready to be transported. You are to order a ship of force to receive it and transport it to Ireland. Nathaniel Bonwick, Col. Hughson's agent, lies at the Dolphin at Bristol, and will inform you where the rest of the agents are who have brought in their money. [I. 123, p. 132.]
Nov. 10.	58. Petition of Capt. Wm. Billers to the Ordnance Committee, to allow Wm. Somerfield to act as his deputy, as clerk of deliveries in the Ordnance Office, and to approve what Francis Tompson, now engaged in the Custom House, has done as deputy. Upon a former petition to execute his place at the Tower by deputy, it was ordered that a fitting person should have liberty to act for petitioner for 12 months, on account of the great trust reposed in him at Dover Castle. [1 page.]
Nov. 11.	59. Note by Robert Manley of the time that the Exchange was in the service of the State, the number of her men, and victuals and stores received and returned, &c. [¾ page.]
Nov. 12.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings. (fn. 1)
	1. To write the Attorney-General that at Exeter and other places, some oaths have been framed and taken, differing from what is appointed by the Parliament, and to desire him to proceed against those who have done so, by quo warranto or otherwise.
	2. Mr. Bond and Sir Jno. Danvers added to the committee for nominating those who are to have the care of taking the engagements in the several counties.
	3. Col. Cox to march to Weymouth, ship himself to Guernsey, and apply to Col. Popham for his better dispatch.
	5. To write Mr. Walley to dispatch Capt. Sandford to Ireland, according to his commission from the Lord Lieutenant.
	6. Mr. Scott to look over the papers of Sir Balthazar Gerbier, which were taken to be used at the trial of the late King, and such as do not concern the public to be redelivered to him.
	7. The committee for private intelligence to audit Mr. Scott's disbursements for private service, and direct where money shall be had for payment thereof, and for carrying on that work.
	8. No petition to be presented to Council until subscribed by the petitioner.
	9. The letter to Col. Venables, recommending Mr. Norris, to be signed and sent.
	10. The petition of Sir Robert Hannay referred to the Irish Committee.
	11. John Compton to have leave to lay his action against Sir Martin Sandys, provided he be not thereupon removed to any other prison without warrant from Council, or the Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, or hindered answering to justice on what he stands committed for.
	12. The petition of Wm. Pitt, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
	13. Bonnicke, the waterman, to have 20l. for services done, and to enable him to go to Ireland, to the Lord Lieutenant, for employment.
	14. The letter from Hull of the 9th inst. referred to the Admiralty Committee.
	15. Justice Ellwayes to certify the examinations and depositions taken of the persons apprehended and brought before him by Peter Gifford.
	16. 20l. to be paid to Peter Gifford for good service.
	17. To write Mr. Gage to come to town, to confer with the Council concerning some priests in England, contrary to law.
	18. Mr. Gifford to be examined concerning the several priests at the Spanish Ambassador's, contrary to law, and to repair to the Lord President for that purpose.
	20. To confer with Sir Jno. Hippesley as to accommodating Mr. Milton with the lodgings he has at Whitehall.
	21. Sir Wm. Masham added to the committee for accommodations at Whitehall.
	22. Mr. Frost to represent to Mons. Augier, at Paris, the condition of Edw. Worger, as represented by Worger's petition to Council.
	23. The St. George to be continued out two months longer, if Col. Popham think fit, and victualled out of the remains returned by the summer's fleet.
	25. The Registrar of the Admiralty Court to furnish Capt. John Greene, without fee, with copies of the examinations taken in that court, concerning his being taken in the Welcome pink, and imprisoned in France, as those he formerly had cannot be found, and he has suffered so much in the service; the copies to be perused by Dr. Walker.
	26. The papers concerning the Apollo referred to the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker, who are to report as to granting letters of marque, and a draft of such letters of marque to be prepared for the Council's perusal.
	27. The Lord Lieutenant's letter of 20 September, concerning the want of quarter-masters, referred to the Irish Committee.
	28. 5s. a day to be allowed to the person who goes over to Guernsey as engineer.
	29. To write the treasurers-at-war that the gentleman who should have been engineer in the expedition to Guernsey is not going, and they are therefore to pay the 5s. to his successor. [I. 63, pp. 246– 251.]
Nov. 12. Whitehall.	60. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. All expedition should be used in setting forth the winter fleet, as the returning merchant ships need a convoy. Let there be no delay, and see that the inferior officers [in the ships at Portsmouth] carefully discharge their duties. If they fail, let us know, that we may deal with them as they deserve, or else we shall impute to you the effects of their negligence. [²/3 page; I. 63, p. 250.]
Nov. 12.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Reference of the petition of Abraham Moucher to John Seaman, commander of the Robert frigate, to certify as to damage done to the Peter, when the said frigate was taken by the enemy.
	Order,—upon perusal of the Bill for the corporation of mariners, on behalf of the Committee of the Trinity House, of the one part, and Capt. Limbery, of the other, concerning the lights of Dungeness, —that the Bill be read again 15 Dec., and the matter in difference be then debated by counsel on both sides, and if Capt. Limbery does not bring his counsel, those on behalf of the commonwealth shall be then heard.
	Order that Dr. Walker, Admiralty advocate, and Mr. Budd, proctor for the State, move the Admiralty judges not to conclude the restitution of the Constant Warwick till witnesses be examined against —Lucas, late purser, and now part owner thereof.
	Order, on petition of John Backwell, late boatswain of the Robert frigate, that he be recommended to Cols. Deane and Blake for employment, in recompense for good service when the frigate was taken.
	Like order on the petition of John Feild, late purser of the Robert, for recompense for losses sustained when the frigate was taken.
	Reference of the petition of Hen. Waley and Wm. Loveless, and the other officers of the Magdalen, to the Navy Commissioners, who are to certify why they are not paid their gratis money, as others. [I. 123, p. 133–135; also last order, Vol. III., No. 61.]
Nov. 12.	Col. Edward Popham to Hen. Tiddiman. I ordered you to stay the Peter of Nieuport or Ostend, with a Hamburgh hoy which she brought in as prize; but on better satisfaction, I wish you to discharge the vessel and her prize, and let her pass out without embezzlement. [I. 123, p. 134.]
Nov. 13.	Order in Parliament that the letters of Col. Robt. Russell from Guernsey be referred to the Council of State, who are to take care of that place.
Nov. 13.	Order in Parliament that the Council of State give order for furnishing Goldsmiths' Hall with hangings, carpets, &c. for the use of the committee.
Nov. 13.	Order in Parliament that the Council of State give order for payment of 30l. to Cornelius Glover, as a gratuity for bringing letters.
Nov. 13.	Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that supplies be sent, as desired by the Lord Lieutenant, and take special care for reducing or drawing horse or foot out of the army, for the speedy supply of Ireland, and recruit them again to the same numbers, and within the same establishment, as they shall find cause. [I. 87, pp. 102, 103.]
Nov. 13.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The business of bringing the money into one channel to be taken first to-morrow afternoon.
	1a. The order for stay of the payment of 500l., upon the list passed in the House, from the treasurers of the 20,000l. per month, to be taken off after to-morrow.
	2. To write Mr. Trenchard that the Council made stay of the payment of the money to the Irish gentlewomen, upon his notice, but that it will be taken off after to-morrow, if he does not, by notice to the House, cause some further order to be taken in it.
	3. To write Lieut.-Col. Daniel to hasten to Ireland, as desired by the Lord Lieutenant.
	4. Mr. Peters' letter, and the orders of the House thereupon, referred to the Irish Committee.
	5. The restraint upon Lord Dumfries to be taken off, and the serjeant to attend the Lord General with him, to know his further pleasure.
	6. Dr. Exton and Dr. Walker to attend to-morrow concerning the ship Concord.
	7. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Jas. Harrington, Col. Hutchinson, Lord Grey, and the Earls of Pembroke and Salisbury to confer with Col. Apsley and others concerned in the business of the common sewer, to prevent disturbances, but without prejudice to the rights of any persons concerned therein.
	8. The Earl of Pembroke, Lord Lisle, Lord Grey, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to examine the business of Oliver Fitzwilliams, who meantime is to continue in custody of the serjeant.
	9. The paper brought in by Col. Wauton, as to apprehending thieves and robbers, remitted to Lord Grey, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Col. Wauton, to be reported on to-morrow. [I. 63, pp. 252, 253.]
Nov. 13. Whitehall.	Instructions by Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Jas. Coppin. Many vessels have been surprised by sea rovers and pickeroons, lurking under the headlands on the Kentish shore, in the mouth of the Thames. You are therefore to repair with your vessel to the mouth of the Thames, and ply to and from Dover, Sandwich, Margate, and Tilbury Hope, which places have been much prejudiced of late by pirates and sea rovers; also to give convoy to such vessels and small craft as shall be laden with grain, &c., between Dover, Margate, Sandwich, and London. If you meet with any man-of-war of the enemy, you are to force him to your obedience, or otherwise to fight with him; in case he will not yield, you are to kill the men, and in case of extremity, fire or sink the vessel. [I. 123, p. 136.]
Nov. 13. Whitehall.	Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. The Paradox being ordered for the winter guard, you are to fit her with speed, and have her surveyed, and if she be of the burden of any fifth-rate ship, to place her in that rank. [I. 123, p. 136; also Vol. III., No. 62.]
Nov. 14.	Order in Parliament that the Council of State call to their assistance the Army Committee, to consider of the ordinances and Acts for assessments for payment of the army, and take care for the speedy bringing in of the arrears of such assessments, in the city of London and elsewhere, and put such Acts and ordinances in execution, for prevention of free quarter, both in the city and country. [I. 87, p. 103.]
Nov. 14.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The order of the House, referring the business of the winter guard to the Council, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
	2. The examinations of Edw. Goodwin and Fras. Williams, of Dover, referred to the justices of peace for Kent, Mr. Dixwell to use care herein.
	3. To write the Lord General to send three troops out of Col. Hacker's regiment to Ireland, and three more out of any other regiment he thinks fit.
	4. To write the Lord General that a reduction is to be made of the horse of the army, by reducing every troop from 80 to 60, except regiments out of which men are to be taken for Ireland.
	5. The Attorney-General to examine Rich. Blake concerning the robbers and coiners apprehended by his means, and now imprisoned in Gloucester and Bristol.
	6. Rich. Blake to have an extension of 28 days to his protection, after the expiration of the warrant he now has.
	7. 20l. to be paid to Mr. Aldworth, to disburse to Rich. Blake as he sees fit, to enable him to go upon his discoveries, and Mr. Aldworth to take an account of what is done in this business, and inform Blake that, besides the rewards appointed by the late Act, upon his services being finished, he may justly expect both pardon and further rewards.
	8. The former committee for the common sewer nuisance to meet and confer with Mr. Trenchard, and others concerned, and endeavour to compose the difference.
	10. Mr. Frost to send to the Exchequer for the form of the oath appointed to be taken by those who make the standard, and if it cannot be had, to draw one, and send it to Mr. Holland to be tendered and passed.
	11. To inform Capt. Falconbridge that,—upon consideration of the votes of Parliament of 11 and 12 Oct., and that Mr. Harbert, being in Ireland in relation to the army, cannot attend here to enter into the engagement,—all money due to him for his service to the late King should be paid to Mrs. Lucy Harbert, his wife, for his use.
	12. The Irish Committee to treat with the Army Committee and the Treasurers-at-War, as to how 12,000l. may be raised out of the monthly assignations appointed upon the Irish establishment, to make present provision of victuals for the army in Ireland.
	13. In pursuance of the late resolves of Parliament touching the subscribing of an engagement to the commonwealth, the chancellor of the duchy [of Lancaster ?], at the first opening of the court, is to subscribe such engagement, and cause it to be subscribed by all the counsel, officers, ministers, and clerks belonging to such court, and by all attorneys practising there, before they be admitted to practise, and a return thereof to be made to the Council, as also a certificate of persons refusing or neglecting to subscribe within one month, so that a return may be made according to the Act.
	14. The Admiralty judges to give a commission to Wm. Woolward, according to his petition, which is to be sent to them.
	15. The Admiralty judges to certify the fees taken in that court for letters of marque and reprisals.
	16. To write Mr. Strickland to require justice in the case of the ship Concord, and represent the great affront to this nation.
	17. The petition of Jas. Corbet to be reported to the House, with opinion that he should have the moiety of his discovery, as desired, but that the mode of proceeding should be by way of information in the Admiralty.
	21. Order—there being daily great robberies and outrages committed, not only in the highways on passengers, but also many houses broken open, and murders committed, whereby the very trade and commerce is in danger of being ruined,—that the following directions be put in execution:—
	(1.) Of the two regiments upon guard for London and Westminster, the officers to send 10 men out of every troop daily, eight miles, to secure the Romford, Epping, Waltham, Barnet, Uxbridge, Brentford, Shooter's Hill, Kingston, and Croydon roads.
	(2.) Twenty horse to be on guard in each road, and correspond with each other by scouts.
	(2a.) Every constable to provide a mounted guide acquainted with the roads, who, upon any robbery, may give notice to the next guard, and so conduct in pursuit of the robbers; and upon notice, the justices to give order to the constables for the doing thereof; the charge to be borne by the respective towns.
	(3.) No soldier to pass above five miles from his quarters, except by a pass from the field officer, or chief officer present with the regiment.
	(4.) The officer of every troop and party having the charge of any guard for this service, to give order every night to all innkeepers, alehouse keepers, and victuallers lodging any travellers, to give an account in writing to the officer of the guard, of the number of their guests each night, with a description of their clothes, and the marks and colour of their horses.
	(5.) The captain of every guard to give order to all innkeepers that lodge guests, to direct such guests to show themselves, before their departure, to such captain, who is to secure all whom he may deem suspicious, for examination by the justices.
	(6.) The quartering of the rest of the regiments of horse, upon the several roads, referred to his Excellency and the Council of War.
	(7.) His Excellency and the said Council to appoint as many troops as may be necessary, for securing the highways within 50 miles of London, and the places of their abode, &c. Any trooper or foot soldier stirring from the place he shall be quartered in above one mile, or to the next market town, to be punished by a council of war, unless he has a pass from his officer; such officers to give an account to his Excellency weekly of their proceedings. [I. 63, pp. 254–260.]
Nov. 14.	Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Rich. Badiley. Having been appointed captain of the Happy Entrance, you are to repair on board, and set sail for the Land's End, to join Edw. Hall, captain of the Leopard, and Andrew Ball, captain of the Adventure, whom I have appointed to ply off the Lizard and the Land's End, &c., or where Capt. Hall and yourself conceive most necessary, for the safeguard of merchant ships passing in and out of the Channel, and for destroying pirates and sea rovers. I have ordered Capt. Hall to command in chief, while he is upon those coasts. [I. 123, p. 137.]
Nov. 14.	Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Edw. Hall, of the Leopard. I have ordered you with your ship, and Capt. Andrew Ball with the Adventure, to sail for the Land's End, for the safeguard of merchant ships that pass in and out of the Channel, and for the destruction of pirates and sea rovers; and hearing of Rupert's having come forth to sea from Kinsale, with some ships of force, I have ordered Capt. Badiley, with the Happy Entrance, to join you, and as soon as ships come in, I will send you more force. I formerly ordered you back to the Downs after some few days' stay there; but I now wish you to continue upon the service you are upon for a month longer, and I appoint you commander-in-chief. [I. 123, p. 138.]
Nov. 14.	Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Robert Hackwell of the Bonadventure. As you are designed to be commander-in-chief upon the Irish seas, for this winter's expedition, you are to repair on board your ship, now at Chatham, and sail thither, and present yourself to Col. Deane and Col. Blake, generals of the fleet, and observe their orders. You are to notice how many ships of the State are now upon the Irish seas, and how employed, and keep a constant correspondence with them; and in case Colonels Deane and Blake be off from that coast, you are to wait upon the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, if he is near the coast, or acquaint him of your being there, and observe his directions. You are to order the State ships designed for the Irish coast to ply in places most advantageous for giving assistance to the army in Ireland.
Nov. 14.	You are also to assist in transporting and convoying ships and vessels wherein soldiers shall be embarked, to any of the ports in Ireland under the command of the Lord Lieutenant, and order the rest of the State ships upon that coast to do the like; also give your best assistance to merchant ships trading in those parts, using your utmost care to prevent supplies which may go to the enemy, and to suppress pirates and sea rovers. [I. 123, pp. 138, 139.]
Nov. 15.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Mr. Falconbridge to bring in an account of the fees paid for money received out of the Exchequer.
	2. The Act now read, for bringing all the public money into one treasury, and the commission prepared for commissioners to take care of that business, to be reported to the House by Sir Wm. Armyne.
	3. The copy of the following oath, to be administered to the jury for making two standard pieces of gold and silver, approved, and to be reported to the House by Mr. Holland.
	4. You shall swear that, according to your best skill and judgment, you will make two standard trial pieces, one in gold commixed in a proportion of 22 carats of fine gold and two of alloy in the pound weight troy of England, of such quantity as you think fit for making four standard trial pieces of the commonwealth money of gold, to be made in England; and one piece of silver commixed in a proportion of 11 oz. 2 dwt. of fine silver, and 18 dwt. of copper in the pound weight troy of England, for making the four standard trial pieces of silver; the said standard pieces to be indented and printed, according to the pleasure of Parliament declared in the present indentures, between the keepers of the liberty of England by authority of Parliament, and the master worker of the said moneys, bearing date . . . .
	5. The forms of the medals now brought in, to be given to the mariners who have done good service last summer, approved, viz., the arms of the Commonwealth on one side, with "Meruisti" written above it, and the picture of the House of Commons on the other.
	7. To write the justices of peace for Essex, to recommend the petition of Lady Capel, and to desire them to use their powers to preserve her and the property of particular persons from violation by the rude multitude.
	8. The instructions for the militia to be heard next Monday, and the committee to finish that whole business meantime.
	10. Approval of the report by the Irish Committee, as to sending recruits of horse to Ireland, 20 out of each troop of 10 regiments mentioned, and according to 12 regulations given for officers, victualling, transport, musters, and payment. A gratuity of 15l. is to be allowed to each of 10 captains, 10l. to lieutenants, 3l. to corporals, and 3l. to trumpeters, appointed to conduct the recruits to the waterside; the moiety to be paid at once.
	11. The Council to write Colonels Blake and Deane to provide convoys at several ports, to assist the under-mentioned—viz., Chas. Walley at Chester and Liverpool; Major Wm. Robinson at Milford Haven; Major Robinson, Governor of Dunster Castle, and Capt. Hatsell at Minehead; Mr. Powell at Bristol; and Capt. Jno. Cooke of Barnstaple for Ilfracombe,—in pressing and providing ships at the several ports for transport of the recruits before mentioned.
	The recruits to land at Wexford, unless prevented by contrary winds, &c., in which case they are to land at the first safe port they can make in Ireland.
	When the number of horse which are to ship at the several ports is known, 20s. for each man and horse is to be sent to the several persons before named, to pay for the transporting and providing of victuals on board ship in their passage, the money to be paid out of the remains of the 100,000l. set apart upon deans and chapters' lands for the Irish service. [I. 63, pp. 261–267.]
Nov. 15.	Order of the Council of State, — Col. Popham, general of the fleet and the master and master's mate of the Triumph having certified that John Elmore, John Grove, and Christ. Dove, mariners, were employed as midshipmen in the last summer's expedition, and have done good service, —that the Navy Committee order the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill to the Treasurer of the Navy for paying them. [I. 123, p. 141.]
Nov. 15.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Report upon the petition and certificates of Rich. Wye, for the surgeon's place in ordinary at Chatham, void by the death of Rich. Wye, his father, that he is a fit man for the place, he surrendering up his own place of surgeon extraordinary there; also recommendation of the petition of Jno. Harrison for the latter place.
	Order, —on consideration of the services of Robert Coytmor, secretary, in corresponding with the generals, &c. at sea, and his charges in maintaining a clerk, and that neither may take fees, — that 50l. a year be allowed him above the 100l. already settled, payable by the Navy Committee.
	Order that 30l. a year be allowed to Thos. Blackden, for daily attendance as messenger to the committee, and for carrying letters and orders, and the secretary's packets to the several posts; also 20l. to Robt. Tatnell, for daily attendance as usher or doorkeeper. [I. 123, pp. 140, 239.]
Nov. 15.	Order of Col. Edw. Popham to Henry Tiddiman, serjeant of the Admiralty at Dover, to release William Leags, on bond of Hen. Askittle, mariner, and Jas. Litlesden, barber surgeon, of Wapping, in 200l., that he will never bear arms against the commonwealth, but demean himself as an honest man ought, towards the present government. [I. 123, p. 140.]
Nov. 15.	63. Petition of Andrew Burrell to the Admiralty Committee. Last October, had a warrant from the Navy Commissioners to the rope maker at Woolwich, for making a suit of standing ropes for the Swiftsure, with order that they, having been laid white, should be stoved according to the Dutch fashion; but the stove at Woolwich, having been unadvisedly demolished by the late commissioners, is not in a fit condition to stove such cordage. Begs a warrant for three lasts of tar, and half a chaldron of coals, and for the cordage to be brought from Woolwich to Deptford, and stoved there. With reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. [1 page.]
Nov. 16.	Order in Parliament, authorising the Council of State to administer, to the persons appointed to make the standard trial pieces of gold and silver for making and trying the coin of gold and silver of the commonwealth, the oath approved by them [see p. 394, No. 4], for making four standard trial pieces of silver. The said standard pieces to be indented and printed according to the pleasure of Parliament, declared in the present indentures between the keepers of the liberty of England, by authority of Parliament, and Aaron Guerdon, master worker of the said moneys.
Nov. 16.	Order in Parliament, that the Council of State send over the boots, shoes, stockings, and other necessaries desired by the Lord Lieutenant, with all expedition, for the supply of the army in Ireland. [I. 87, pp. 104, 105.]
Nov. 16.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Warrant to be issued for making a strict search of all trunks and goods going to Dover, information being given that 60,000l. is to be exported from thence.
	2. The gold and silver bullion now in the custody of Sir Jno. Wollaston and Alderman Noel, to be sent to the Tower, and a warrant issued for that purpose.
	3. The instructions now read to be sent to Mr. Strickland, desiring him to demand reparation to the commonwealth in point of honour, and to the parties interested in the ship Concord, who suffered in their estates.
	4. The committee for Irish affairs to advance 20l. to a messenger who is to be sent express to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, about what Mr. Scott has moved.
	5. Six frigates to be built for the next year's winter guard, of the same proportions as the Elizabeth and Phœnix.
	6. The manner and place of building them referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to settle the matter with the Navy Commissioners. [Also Vol. III., Nos. 64, 65.]
	7. The Lion with 200 men, and the Garland with 180, to be continued at sea, and three months' additional provisions supplied them.
	8. The Merchant frigate with 130 men, and the Old Warwick, with 80, to be fitted out as part of the winter guard.
	9. To write the Navy Committee what is resolved as to the increase of the winter fleet, according to the power given to the Council by order of Parliament, of 14 Oct. 1644, and to desire them to order the Navy Commissioners to victual them accordingly.
	11. To inform Oliver Fitz-Williams that, if he is not gone out of the city of London and late lines of communication, within two days after notice, and out of England within eight days after, he will be apprehended and dealt with according to law, notwithstanding any of his pretended protections.
	12. To write the town of Hull that the Act for trial of prisoners taken at sea has been published, under which they can proceed against any prisoners of that sort, and that they are to signify their quality, &c. [I. 63, pp. 268–270.]
Nov. 16.	66. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. As we have power to increase the winter guard, we think the Merchant frigate and Old Warwick should be added, and have given notice to the Admiralty Committee to order their victuals. [½ page.]
Nov. 16.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Reference of the petition of William Pitts, merchant, to the collectors of prize goods, to certify what prejudice will ensue to the State, in case petitioner has such portion of the goods as are perishable, he giving security for the same, if the ship and goods shall be condemned as prize.
	Orders that Peter Pett, master shipwright at Deptford, and Christopher Pett, master shipwright at Woolwich, attend the committee on Monday next. [I. 123, pp. 142, 143.]
Nov 17.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The 1000l. given by Parliament to the Lord President of the Council, by order of 19 June, to be charged upon the public revenue, and a warrant to be issued by the Revenue Committee to the Receiver-General for payment thereof.
	2. To write the justices of peace near Boston and Tattershall, to assist the governor of Boston, and others appointed to see to the demolishing of Tattershall Castle.
	3. The printed paper taken down from the church door in Covent Garden to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton.
	4. The marshal to be directed to pull down all scandalous papers that he finds posted up, and apprehend all those who countenance the same.
	5. To write the generals at sea to take up the necessary ships for transportation of the forces for Ireland.
	6. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to write Col. Hacker to send three troops of his regiment to Liverpool for transportation, viz. Major Mayer's, Capt. Fenwick's, and Capt. Wetwayne.
	8. The clothes made by Mr. Downes for the service in Ireland, and now ready, to be sent to Reading by water, and thence to Bristol for transportation; Mr. Scott and Col. Hill to take care of the business.
	10. A commission to be prepared for the commissioners to sit next Friday. Messrs. Charles Bowles, Terry Aldersey, Francis Rumney, and Jno. Osborne added to the former commissioners; the commission to be returnable within 14 days, and they to have power to adjourn meantime if they please. [I. 63, pp. 272, 273.]
Nov. 17.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Order that Col. Wauton report to the Council of State the contents of the petition and papers of Rich. Golder, on behalf of divers merchants of Boulogne, concerning the Charity, which was surprised on her way from Rochelle to Boulogne, by an Irish pirate, and rescued by Capt. Benjamin Blake of the Paradox.
	Order that the Navy Commissioners consider the best way for managing the offices and places of trust in connexion with the Navy, especially those of the clerks of the check, inwards and outwards, clerks of the ropeyard, master shipwrights, purveyors of timber, &c., and render accounts of each office to the Committee. [I. 123, p. 144.]
Nov. 17.	Order by Col. Edw. Popham to the Captain of the Recovery to convoy the Martha, a Merchant Adventurers' ship laden with cloth, to Rotterdam and back, and then to repair to the Downs for orders. Also to convoy northward, as far as he can without hindrance, six Hull and Boston ships. [I. 123, p. 145.]
Nov. 19.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. To write the mayor and aldermen of Hull that the Council, being informed that Mr. Shaw, their minister, is about to remove, desire, in regard of his known affection to Parliament, that he may be continued there, and they are to use their best endeavours to promote it, and withdraw the maintenance which ministers ill-affected receive from the public, and pay it to those well affected.
	4. Mr. Milton to have the lodgings in Whitehall formerly used by Sir Jno Hippesley, for his accommodation as secretary to this Council for foreign languages.
	5. The petition of Mr. Lambe and other merchants of London referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to grant what they require, and report thereon.
	6. The petition of Peter Pett referred to the same committee.
	7. To write the commissioners of customs to prepare a roll of Parliament headed with the late engagement, and thereon take the subscriptions of the governors and companies trading to the Summer islands, and of all persons who go there, and provide similar rolls for the several companies of merchants, and take their subscriptions, and those of all persons sent from them into transmarine parts.
	8. To write the commissioners of customs at Ilfracombe, near Barnstaple, enclosing the petition of Luke Lucie, Jno. Harris, and Jno. Powick, merchants of London, complaining of their having stayed the Samuel of London, and to ask the reasons for their doing so.
	9. Messrs. Lucas and Harris—giving good security in the Admiralty Court that their ship the Samuel, now at Barnstaple or Ilfracombe, with a cargo, shall be brought to London, and that they will submit to the proceedings in the Admiralty against her,—are to have directions out of that Court for her being brought to London.
	10. To write the committee of Leicester for a further account as to imprisoning Mr. Den and others, and to inform Den that this Council leaves it to them to procure their liberty according to law.
	13. 38l. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Lieut.-Col. Goffe, for fires and candles for the guard attending at Whitehall.
	14. Thomas Hughes, master of the ship—to attend the Admiralty Committee, to answer to things objected against him on behalf of the commonwealth.
	15. Mr. Bishop, Provost Marshal, to attend to-morrow, to receive instructions for executing some orders.
	16. The Lord Mayor and sheriffs of London to see the assize of bread settled, according to the present price of corn, both within the city and suburbs.
	18. The petition of the mayor and jurats of Dover, on behalf of Jno. Edwards, referred to the Admiralty Committee and Mr. Scott, to ascertain whether Edward Ranger is still employed as a foot post.
	19. Such parts of the report brought in for securing the highways as relate to the Lord General to be sent to him, for him to give order for putting them in execution.
	20. Mr. Scott, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Purefoy, Col. Popham, Mr. Robinson, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to consider as to the best manner of searching the lodgings of thieves, &c.
	21. Mr. Simmons to have the press in the Tower for making medals, he engaging not to use it for any other purpose.
	22. The petition of the surgeons of the Army recommended to the Army Committee.
	23. Col. Leighton to be examined about his commission from the Duke of Lorraine, for raising a regiment of English, Scotch, or Irish, and to be informed that his connexion with such a commission renders him suspected as a spy, and liable to be proceeded against as such. [I. 63, pp. 274–278.]
Nov. 19.	Order of the Admiralty Committee to report to the Council of State that the Elizabeth prize is a fit vessel to be added to the winter guard, and immediately set forth for sea. [I. 123, p. 146.]
Nov. 19.	67. Survey by John Morhouse and John Penny of timber in North Hampton and South Hampton, viz., in Grafton, Perry, Freemantle, and Havering parks; giving the sizes and number of loads in each. [13 pages.]
Nov. 20.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The report from the officers' committee concerning the garrison of Liverpool, approved, and to be reported to the House.
	2. Mr. Fortescue, the pretended agent to the Duke of Lorraine, to appear before Council.
	3. To write Sir Hardress Waller that the Council is satisfied with his acceptance of the employment in Ireland, and that as expedition is the life of this business, he is to use all speed in raising his men.
	3a. The letter to the town of Hull, in behalf of Mr. Shaw, one of their ministers, to be signed and sent.
	3b. The rest of the letters to the commissioners of customs and the committee of Leicester to be signed and sent.
	4. The Committee of Regulations to have sent to them the letter from Mr. Holland about Merriot, and they to put him out if they see cause, notwithstanding he was put in by the Council, and also to further examine the matter, and return the result.
	4a. The instructions for the militia to be finished next Thursday.
	4b. The business of prisoners taken at sea to be considered next Friday, Dr. Walker to attend.
	5. The Lord General to attend to-morrow, when the instructions concerning thieves, &c. are to be delivered to him.
	7. The instructions to the justices for preventing robberies approved, and to be printed and circulated.
	7a. The letter to Sir Hardress Waller, as to going over to Ireland, approved.
	8. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Scott appointed a committee to examine Mrs. Ratcliffe, as to publishing some scandalous and treasonable pamphlets.
	9. Power to be given to search carriers' packs, for the declaration of Charles Stuart.
	10. The report brought in by Col. Wauton, for supplying the St. George with two months' victuals, so as to make up her victualling for three months, approved, and the Navy Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to use all expedition.
	11. The Navy Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill upon the treasurer of the Navy, for paying Sir George Ayscue, admiral of the Irish seas, and captain of the St. Andrew, for the last summer's expedition, at the rate of 30s. a day.
	12. The letter to Leicester to be suspended.
	13. Elizabeth Ratcliffe to be committed to Newgate, for dispersing dangerous and treasonable pamphlets.
	14. To send the governors of Liverpool the petition of Col. Nich. Shuttleworth, and desire them to examine the business, and certify how much powder remains of that claimed by him, and whether it was bought with his own money, as suggested. [I. 63, pp. 282– 284.]
Nov. 20.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Order that the Council of State be informed that the two months' provisions formerly ordered for the St. George, but respited, ought to be speedily put on board.
	Report on the petition of Susan Bateman, widow, that the collectors for prize goods should pay her, towards the relief of herself and children, 20 marks, out of the tenths of prize goods in their hands.
	Order that the Mercury,—stayed by Col. Popham, one of the generals of the fleet, for having guns, ammunition, &c. on board, for which she had no bills of lading, nor could give any account,—be delivered up to the owners on their petition, they being subjects of the United Provinces, and ignorant of any designs; but the guns and ammunition are to be first taken out of her, and attached by process out of the Admiralty Court, and the collectors for prize goods are to take care for serving the warrants, and preserving such guns, &c. in their custody. [I. 123, pp. 147–149.]
Nov. 20.	Admiralty Committee to Mr. Pett. As the State receives prejudice by the delay in setting forth the ships appointed for the winter guard, and particularly the Happy Entrance, we desire your care in speeding her forth, and have ordered Capt. Badiley to come down to hasten her dispatch. [I. 123, p. 148.]
Nov. 21.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Mr. Masterson, minister of Clement Danes, to have the use of the chapel at Somerset House on Thursday afternoons.
	2. The money for Sir Hardress Waller to be sent in specie, and left in the care of the Irish Committee; Mr. Scott to take special care thereof.
	3. To write the Lord General that as there is some money to be sent to the West country to Sir Hardress Waller for carrying over recruits to Ireland, he is to provide a convoy of horse to go with it.
	4. Colonels Purefoy and Jones to be a committee for examining the business of Capt. Jno. Harrison.
	5. The petition of Chas. Gibbon referred to Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Robinson.
	6. The warrant and letter now read, to the Army Committee and Treasurers, to be written out, signed, and sent.
	7. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Holland to examine Gregory Julian to-morrow, concerning the state of Tutbury Race.
	8. The Lord President, Mr. Scott, Col. Stapley, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to examine the printers that printed the narrative of the King's trial.
	10. The letters concerning Lady Killegrew, in the custody of Mr. Milton, to be brought to Council, that some resolution may be taken about the pass desired.
	11. Capt. Mathew Harrison to be committed to Newgate, for having borne arms against Parliament, and for drinking a health to Charles, the late King's son, by the name of King Charles II.
	12. The Recorder to examine Lieut.-Col. Jones concerning Capt. Mathew Harrison, committed to Newgate, and to see that he is proceeded against according to law.
	13. Capt. Wilkinson's letter of the 8th inst. referred to the Admiralty Committee.
	14. Also the petition of John Price, late purser of the Roebuck.
	15. Mr. Simmons to put in security, with one surety in 500l., not to make any unlawful use of the press he is to have from the Tower, for making medals for the seamen who have deserved well of the State. [I. 63, pp. 287–289.]
Nov. 22.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The petition of Col. Fenwick referred to the Irish Committee.
	2. Sir Hen. Vane and Sir Wm. Constable to inform the army officers of the instructions passed for securing the highways from thieves and robbers.
	3. Order to be drawn up by to-morrow for prohibiting the walking in the streets after — o'clock at night.
	4. Mr. Scott to think of some fit person to be sent to Bourdeaux, to ascertain the state of affairs there.
	5. Mr. Scott and Mr. Purefoy to examine George Wharton, and report.
	6. George Wharton to be committed to Newgate, upon suspicion of treason, and a warrant issued therefor.
	7. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Heveningham to be a committee to consider what is fit to be done for abating the price of corn, and for setting the poor at work; Mr. Holland to take care of it.
	10. To write Sir Hardress Waller, signifying the issuing of the warrants for his payment for sending soldiers to Ireland.
	12. Cornelius Glover, servant to Mr. Peters, who brought the news of the rendition of Cork, to have 30l. paid to him by Mr. Frost.
	13. To write the commanders of the ports in Ireland under the power of this State, to give order to the ships there, fit for transporting horse and foot to Ireland, to repair to Chester Water, and receive the recruits.
	14. Col. Wauton to report to the House that the recruits which are to go over to Ireland will be speedily ready for transportation; and that they may not stay when necessaries are provided, the business of auditing soldiers' accounts should be put in a way of settlement, that they may have debentures for service rendered.
	15. The petition of John Smyth, of Margate, on behalf of himself and the inhabitants, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider what may be done for the safety of the harbour, and relief of the petitioners.
	20. Instructions to be observed by the messengers of the Council of State, in the publication of the votes of Parliament of 8 Nov. inst., concerning thieves and robbers.
	You are to deliver to the gentlemen to whom your letters are directed a sufficient number of such votes, to be published in the respective counties, as they shall think convenient, and take a receipt for them. [I. 63, pp. 292–296.]
Nov. 22.	Council of State to the Admiralty Committee. We desire you to order the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill upon the Navy Treasurer, to pay Sir Geo. Ayscue, admiral of the Irish Seas and captain of the St. Andrew, for his last summer's expedition, at the rate of 30s. a day. [I. 123, p. 150.]
Nov. 22.	Council of State to the Admiralty Committee. We desire you to order the pay of Wm. Wildey, rear-admiral of the fleet and captain of the Charles, at the rate of 20s. a day for the same period. [I. 123, p. 150.]
Nov. 22.	68. Verdict by Aldermen Sir John Wollaston, Thos. Vyner, Thos. Noel, and 11 others, being the jury appointed for making two indented standard pieces of gold and silver. We have made one in gold, commixed in a proportion of 22 carats of fine gold and 2 of alloy in the lb. troy of England, weighing 22 oz. 15 dwts. 6 gr., divided into four indented pieces, and the other of silver, commixed in proportion of 11 oz. 2 dwts. of fine silver, and 18 dwts. of alloy in the lb. troy of England, weighing 82 oz. 18 dwts. 12 gr., divided in like sort into four indented pieces, for the trial of the commonwealth money of gold and silver; both which standard pieces, so divided, indented, and printed, we present to the Council of State appointed by Parliament, according to our oaths. [14 signatures. 1 page.] Annexing,
Nov. 22.	68. i. List of the 14 jurors before alluded to. [½ page.]
Nov. 23.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. To write the Customs' Commissioners to give order to the several ports, that no goods which may be used for furnishing arms or raising war be permitted to go out of England into Scotland, upon any pretence.
	2. The letters read for the Army Committee to be signed and sent.
	3. The petition of Mr. Waterton to be sent to Dr. Walker, who is to consider it and the papers of Capt. Jno. Greene, and ripen the business, so that it may be brought to Council next Monday, and determined.
	4. The recruits who are to be sent to Ireland by Col. Whalley and Col. Fleetwood, and who should have been sent to Chester, are now to be sent to [Bristol] for transportation.
	5. Warrant to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to forbear sending that part of the 3,550l. that should have been sent to Mr. Walley, which should serve for Col. Fleetwood and Col. Whalley's men.
	6. The Irish Committee to bring to Council the propositions of Lieut.-Col. Daniel, and inform them where the stop is that they are not proceeded in.
	7a. The business of sea prisoners to be considered next Monday.
	8. To write Sir Hardress Waller to thank him and his officers for their readiness to go over, and tell him the difference between the going over of the former forces with the Lord Lieutenant, and those that go now, and that 3,000l. is sent him by the Exeter carrier, with a convoy, and will be there Saturday week; to desire him to hasten away, in regard of the state of Munster; to be frugal of the money; to ship where he pleases; and if he please, he is rather to expedite his passage than come hither, but that is yet left to him.
	10. There being several provisions prepared for Ireland, now in sending by water to Abingdon, Thomas Footer is appointed to receive them, and send them to Gloucester, and so to Bristol by boats or wagons.
	13. Footer to deliver the provisions to Jas. Powell at Bristol.
	14. James Powell to receive them, and give a receipt, and send them to Wexford in one of the State's ships, or freight a vessel at the best rates, and send convoy with her, which is to be provided by Col. Deane.
	16. In pursuance of the order of Parliament of the 16th inst. for making standard pieces of gold and silver, a jury of goldsmiths appeared before Council, and were sworn, consisting of Aldermen Sir Jno. Wollaston, Thos. Vyner, and Thos. Noel, also Francis Ashe, Thos. Smythes, Fras. Hall, Geo. Courthopp, Jno. Perryn, Rich. Morrell, Saml. Moore, Geo. Snell, Rich. Gibbs, Math. Mason, and Alex. Jackson, who, upon the 22nd inst. presented their verdict, as also two standards, one of gold and the other of silver, indented and marked, divided into four parts, whereof one part was delivered to the master worker of the Mint, one to the warden, one to the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company, and one remains to be delivered into the Exchequer; with their verdict. [See No. 68, p. 402, ante. I. 63, pp. 297–301.]
Nov. 23.	Council of State to Capt. Dennis. We enclose a petition of Mr. Corbett, and recommend you to send out a ship to Dunkirk or Mardike, to bring back the ship laden with masts and tar; upon his arrival there, the governor will give order for the delivery of the ship, when he can convoy her to Portsmouth, where she is to unload for the service of the State. [I. 123, p. 151.]
Nov. 23.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Reference of the petition of John Smyth, late expenditor for the jetty works at Margate, to the Commissioners of Sewers, who are to assist him in reimbursing himself, and to hear his proposals as to how the money may be raised for his satisfaction.
	Reference of the petition of Peter Pett, master shipwright, to the Navy Commissioners, to certify whether any contract was made with him.
	Order—upon information given to the Council of State, of several ships belonging to the State, and now riding at Chatham and elsewhere, being in a defective state by age, and consequently a useless expense,—that it be reported to the House, so that authority may be given to the Council to sell the same, and apply the proceeds towards building new ones. [I. 123, p. 151.]
	Reference to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty, of the petition of Jas. Corbett, for encouragement for himself and other discoverers of persons trading with the enemy.
	Order that Edw. Ranger, of Dover, attend the Committee next Thursday, to answer a charge made against him. [I. 123, pp. 150– 152.]
Nov. 24.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. To write Col. Willoughby to send the colliers which have come into Portsmouth to Chester water, to carry the forces there to Ireland.
	2. To write Mr. Walley that there are some colliers at Portsmouth, which have been upon the service of transporting horse and foot to Ireland, to whom orders have been sent to come to Chester.
	3. To write Mons. Augier to examine a proposition sent over by Dr. Colladon, which was given to him by a Frenchman there, for saving the expense of powder in England, and to confer with the man concerning it, and report.
	4. The petition of the inhabitants of Bideford recommended to the Navy Committee.
	5. The Trinity House and Navy Committee to consider how order may be taken with the families of pirates and enemies abroad, who live by depredations upon our nation, and maintain those families thereby.
	7. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge added to the committee for private informations.
	8. The letters to Col. Popham, Mr. Walley, and Col. Willoughby to be signed and sent.
	10. Hen. Cooper, a soldier in Col. Ingoldsby's regiment, to have 20l. for discovering a plot at Oxford.
	11. To write the Lord General, recommending Hen. Cooper as a serjeant in the first new company to be raised by him.
	12. To write Mr. Strickland to know whether the rest of the provinces should have letters like those sent to Zealand.
	13. Col. Fenwick to have 3s. a man for the 1,000 recruits raised by him for Ireland, and a warrant to be issued for that purpose.
	14. Order by the Ordnance Committee—upon certificate that 796l. is necessary for reparations of Portland garrison, that 200l. has been imprested, and 300l. expended,—that it be reported to Council that 300l. more should be imprested to the governor, out of Goldsmiths' Hall. Noted as read, agreed to, and a warrant to be issued accordingly. [I. 63, pp. 302–304.]
Nov. 24.	69. Order by the Ordnance Committee, referring the papers of Andrew Burrell, concerning guns for the Swiftsure, to the Ordnance officers and the Navy Commissioners. [½ page.]
Nov. 24.	70. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As the Council of State have ordered the Lion and Garland to be continued out for three months longer, after the eight months' summer service has expired, you are to order the victuallers at Plymouth, Milford, or where else the generals of the fleet shall think best for expediting them to sea again, to supply them with necessaries for three months. [¾ page. Also I. 123, p. 152.]
Nov. 24.	71. R. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The committee having expected your opinion upon Mr. Burrell's petition, and not such a doubtful answer, have ordered me to return the papers, so that you may satisfy them therein. [½ page. Also I. 123, p. 153.]
Nov. 26.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. To write Col. Blount to attend next Wednesday, about some passages that fell out last Sunday in Greenwich Church, wherein he is concerned.
	2. To write Major-General Mytton, thanking him for his letter from Beaumaris, as also for his care, and to desire him to continue the same.
	4. To write the Commissioners of Customs to take care that neither fullers' earth nor that of which tobacco pipes are made be exported, it being a great prejudice to the manufacture of English cloth.
	5. To write W. J[ohnson] and W. E[mperor], (fn. 1) thanking them for their good information concerning the transportation of fullers' earth, and to desire them to continue it, and to give a particular account both of the time when it is brought in, the name of the person, and ship, and the port whence it came.
	6. The letter from the Attorney-General of Ireland, with the articles made between Ormond and Owen O'Neale, to be reported to Parliament by the Earl of Pembroke.
	7. To write Col. Pride, to enforce the former order, and require 200 men to be given out of those who are going over as recruits, for reinforcing Col. Venables.
	8. To write the Lord General to appoint two troops out of Col. Okey's dragoons for the Irish service, to march with Col. Hen. Cromwell.
	10. To write the Governor of Southampton to keep the five men he suspects to be guilty of having broken into a house there, and to send up those living in Westminster to be secured here, and thanking him for his good service therein.
	11. To report to Parliament that power should be given to the several parishes to lay a tax within their parish, for furnishing themselves with arms for their watch, and defraying the charges incident thereto.
	12. To send to the Exchequer officer in whose custody the indented standard pieces usually remain, to attend to receive one indented piece of gold and another of silver, to be kept as the standard of the coin of this nation; the Lord Chief Baron to be also sent to, that his direction may be had therein.
	13. Reports [from the Irish Committee] approved, as follows:—
	Order being given to Col. Fleetwood and Col. Whalley to march 1,000 recruits of foot raised by them for Ireland to Bristol,—which men are now on their march to Chester, by reason whereof their march will prove five days longer than expected, and the money allowed them to march to Chester will not hold out to march them to Bristol,—for preventing the taking of free quarter and other disorders, the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands are to pay Col. Whalley, upon account, 8d. a day for each of the men for five days, to pay for their quarters, which will amount to 166l. 13s. 4d.
	Col. Harrison is to pay (out of the assignations for his regiment) to Col. Hen. Cromwell's troop of 100 men, their entertainment during their stay for a wind, and until they are shipped for Ireland, and also one month's pay in advance, when they ship for Ireland.
	Col. Hacker to make like payments to the three troops of his regiment which are to go to Ireland as part of Col. Cromwell's regiment.
	To the two troops of dragoons of Col. Okey's regiment, which are to complete Col. Cromwell's regiment, Col. Okey is to pay quarters, &c., out of the assignations for his regiment; as they are to be advanced from dragoons to troopers, whereby their pay is increased, that preferment is encouragement sufficient for them to go, without putting the State to any further charge.
	The colonels of every regiment in the army, out of whose respective troops 20 horse are to be disbanded, and taken on as recruits for the Irish service, are to pay, out of the assignations for their respective regiments, to so many of the disbanded horse as shall be willing to go, and to such as go for any that refuse, their entertainments to discharge quarters in their march to the water side, and during their stay for a wind, until landed in Ireland, and one month's pay in advance upon account.
	Three troops of Col. Cromwell's regiment of horse, and 120 of the reduced recruits of Col. Fleetwood's regiment of horse, in all 450 horse, officers, and soldiers, are to ship at Milford; as there is 20s. for each horse to be sent thither, to pay for transportation and victuals on shipboard, the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands are to pay 450l. to Col. Harrison, who is to appoint a fit person to provide shipping, &c., and render an account to Council.
	For the transport and providing of victuals on shipboard, for the three troops of Col. Hacker's regiment of horse, and the reduced recruits out of Major-General Lambert, Col. Sanders, and Col. Lilburne's regiments, in all 669 horse, officers, and soldiers, which are to be shipped at Chester and Liverpool, the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands are to send 669l. to Chas. Walley at Chester, who is to provide therefor, and render an account.
	For the reduced recruits out of the General, Col. Whalley, Col. Rich, Col. Tomlinson, Col. Desborow, and Col. Twistleton's regiments, in all 700 horse, which are to be shipped at Bristol and Minehead, 700l. is to be sent to Jas. Powell at Bristol, who is to give an account. The total of the money to be sent by the treasurers to the said ports is 1,819l.
	Dr. Staynes to see that a commissary of musters be appointed to attend at each port, to muster the men and horses once every week during their stay, and send an account to Council. [I. 63, pp. 305–310.]
Nov. 26.	Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. Many piracies being committed upon the Northern coast, the inhabitants of Scarborough, Bridlington, and Whitby petition, in their great distress, that we would appoint one of the new frigates to service upon that coast, to be commanded by some person acquainted with the coast. We recommend Capt. William Neshfield, of Scarborough, who has before had command at sea, and knows that coast. [I. 123, p. 153.]
Nov. 26. Whitehall.	72. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. Peacock has not above 12 days' victuals, and is preparing to come in, and asks whether to come to Chatham or Deptford; his coming in will be very prejudicial to the Northern parts; if you could persuade him to stay forth until more ships of the winter guard have come in and gone forth again, it would be best; this is post day for those parts. He also states that the Hart frigate is in Yarmouth, having broken her main topsail yard; that the Star frigate is likewise there, having broken the cap of the mainmast, and that she was forced to let slip a suit of cable, as another ship in the road drove foul of her; also that the Lion is coming in, whose captain he highly commends for extraordinary diligence. You will acquaint Mr. Hutchinson of these ships' coming in. Mr. King, the victualler at Yarmouth, will observe your commands. [1 page.]
Nov. 27.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	4. The petition of the governor, assistants, and fellowship of the Eastland merchants, referred to the committee for the East India business, who are to attend next Monday.
	5. To write the gentlemen of Exeter, thanking them for their care in giving notice of the miscarriages and defects of those who refuse to act there under the present government, and to desire them to continue it.
	6. Approval of what has been done by Mr. Scott, in seizing some false gold made for one Fairbank.
	7. To write Col. Willoughby at Portsmouth that he may draw bills of exchange upon Mr. Frost, not exceeding 200l. at three days' sight, for setting out three colliers at Portsmouth.
	8. The examination of the charge of Jervais against Hughes referred to the Admiralty Committee.
	9. Mr. Hughes to give security in 1,000l. to attend until the charge against him is determined.
	10. To request the House, as there are several ships at Chatham and elsewhere, which are useless by age and decay, and a needless charge, that authority may be given to have them sold, and the proceeds employed for building new ships.
	11. So many of the articles of the [militia] instructions as are already passed, and are in the power of this Council to put in execution, to be written out, with the names of the persons who are to be commissioners for the several counties, to be further considered, and then dispatched.
	12. To write Major Mayer to march his troops to Liverpool.
	12a. The instructions for the militia to be taken up to-morrow.
	13. Joseph Seamore to have his liberty, on security not to leave England without notice, and to be of good behaviour.
	14. To report to Parliament, by Sir Hen. Mildmay, informations that many persons in the several counties who are put into commissions of peace do not appear and act, whereby there is a great obstruction of justice, and the country disturbed by thieves and robbers, and to desire the House to take such order that those justices may do their duty. [I. 63, pp. 316–318.]
Nov. 27. Whitehall.	73. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. None of the pursers of ships coming in are to have their discharge till their accounts are returned perfect by the generals at sea, who say that special care is needed, because the victuals were delivered for the summer's service in parts, and with some irregularity. [½ page.]
Nov. 27.	Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings.
	Order that the Navy Commissioners attend them on Thursday next, to confer relative to an order of the Council of State for building six new frigates for the winter guard. [Also Vol. III., No. 74.]
	Order upon the petition of Jno. Williamson, late master of the Hope of Delfts Haven, a dogger boat,—which, being laden with coals from Scotland to Holland, was surprised by an Irish frigate of war, but afterwards retaken by Capt. Hosier, and brought into Yarmouth, where she now remains condemned as prize, through the non-appearance of the owners, and upon the certificate of the prize collectors, made on reference of the petition to them,—that it be reported to the Council of State that, upon proof of the allegations in the petition in the Admiralty Court, and upon payment of salvage for the ship and coals, the owners ought to have restitution of the ship and coals, but Dr. Walker's opinion therein ought also to be first obtained.
	Reference to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty, of the said petition and papers of John Williamson.
Nov. 27.	Order in concurrence with the opinion of the Navy Commissioners and the Trinity House, on Andrew Burrell's petition about the stoving of cordage, that the Swiftsure's ropes be stoved accordingly. [I. 123, pp. 154, 155. Also last order Vol. III., No. 75.]
Nov. 27.	Admiralty Committee to Sir Michael Livesey. The fishermen of Stroud inform us that no commission has been issued on their behalf, and that the fishermen of Milton break up the oyster grounds, contrary to former agreements. We recommend the business to your care, and desire, before the return of the commission, that the commissioners for the hundred of Shamwell may meet and sit with you, to examine the witnesses on both sides, whereby they may have no just cause of complaint, and meanwhile give order that there be no discord amongst them; we assure ourselves that nothing will be done by the Milton men, concerning the fishery, until the commission is certified. [I. 123, p. 158.]
Nov. 27.	Admiralty Committee to Sir Thomas Walsingham. We enclose the petition of Robt. Tatnall, servant to the late Admiralty Committee, for reimbursement of his expenses, and as you have money in hand belonging to the State as vice-admiral, you are to pay him 5l. Letters were issued by the Council of State last summer, to you and other vice-admirals, to bring in a perfect account to the Admiralty Court; but as you have not yet done so, we remind you of it. [I. 123, p. 159.]
Nov. 27. Deptford.	76. Peter Pett to [the Navy Commissioners]. I have surveyed the Truelove frigate at Deptford, and find her deck lies too near the water, which makes her unfit for present service; if her deck were risen 1 foot or 14 inches higher, being a new vessel, she would be very serviceable. The charge thereof will be 65l. [½ page.]
Nov. 28.	Order in Parliament that the petition of Col. Jas. Heane, governor of Weymouth, be referred to the Council of State, to consider what is fit to be done with the several prisoners mentioned in such petition, and what is fit to be paid to the petitioner for his charges therein, and to give order for payment accordingly. [I. 87, p. 105.]
Nov. 28.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The papers of Geo. Searle and Mr. Topp, merchant, referred to the Admiralty judges, to consider whether to grant letters of marque.
	2. The Surveyor-General of the Works to be sent to Windsor Castle, to view the want of repairs of the chapel, and such other houses as shall be shown him by the Governor, and return an estimate of the charges, and out of what revenue the expenses have formerly been borne, and in what state that revenue is at present.
	3. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Jas. Harrington, Col. Popham, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to hear the matter in difference between Gregory Clement and Col. Thomas Blount, and reconcile the same if they can, or report.
	4. The petition of Col. Conway referred to the Irish Committee.
	5. Capt. Gifford's commission to be renewed.
	6. The examination of Capt. Jno. Greene and Arthur Hyatt referred to Mr. Manley, who is to secure them if he sees cause; meantime they are to remain in their present custody.
	7. The removal of Mr. Beauchamp, prisoner at Northampton, to be forborne.
	9a. The business about bringing down the price of corn to be considered next Friday.
	10. Mr. Railton to bring the books and papers belonging to the late Council to-morrow.
	11. The Irish Committee to take care for providing corn for the army in Ireland, and to treat with the merchants about it.
	12. The committee formerly appointed, for considering what goods were to be reserved for the use of the commonwealth, to consider what goods will be fit for furnishing Hampton Court House for the use of the State.
	13. Warrants to be issued to all the keepers of prisons in and about London, Windsor, Wallingford, and Warwick, to return the names of all their prisoners within 14 days, except such as are for felony or debt.
	14. The like to all garrisons having prisoners, within one month.
	15. The commission for Dr. Walker, for the jurisdiction of the Cinque Ports, to be lengthened for one month, upon his delivering up his former one, and to be for four months, from 23 August 1649. [I. 63, pp. 320–322.]
Nov. 28.	Council of State to the Commissioners of Sewers. We enclose a petition from John Smyth, with the expenses he has incurred about the jetty works at Margate, and desire you to assist him in reimbursing himself, as by the law of sewers you are enabled to do, and to hear witnesses and receive his informations, and proposals for finding out which way the money may be lawfully levied. [I. 123, p. 159.]
Nov. 28.	Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As Col. Deane has supplied most of the pursers of ships on the Irish coast this summer with money or provisions, he requests that they may not have their final discharge from you until he comes up, and has delivered his account; so we desire you not to pass those pursers, accounts until Col. Deane has brought in his. [I. 123, p. 155.]
Nov. 28.	77. Admiralty Committee to the Ordnance Officers. We are informed by Peter Pett at Chatham, that the Tiger frigate, under Capt. Peacock, has come in, and wants gunners' stores, and that if these are supplied, he will get her ready for sailing next week; as you are aware that she is intended for the winter guard, we doubt not you have made preparations, and desire you to send down the stores for the Tiger with all speed, that she may be hastened away. [¾ page. Also I. 123, p. 156.]
Nov. 29.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. The letters read, to the several counties, for paying the remainder of the money upon the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647–8, to be sent, for bringing in the arrears.
	2. The letters to Mr. Powell, Col. Deane, and the commanders of the ships in the Severn, about sending the clothes to Wexford, to be sent.
	3. Mr. Winde, agent for the money in Oxfordshire, to send in an account of the money in the collectors' hands there, and to be summoned to show cause why he has not paid it in, which he is to do forthwith.
	4. Mr. Scott to report to the House information that many persons who adhere to the late King's eldest son continue in the commonwealth, and hold correspondence with him, and carry on his designs, particularly by holding intelligence with persons of his party in and about London, which may prove of great danger, and to desire them to pass some law for its prevention.
	5. To write the Commissioners of Customs that a very strict search may be made, of such ships as come from the Netherlands, for some scandalous books which are there printed against the Government, entitled "Defensio Regia," which are designed to be sent hither, and to desire them to send up such as they may find, and not allow any to get dispersed.
	6. Warrant to be sent to the Master and Wardens of the Stationers' Company to a like effect.
	7. To write to Thomas Bendish, customs' officer at Yarmouth, to take care of the searching for such books expected out of Holland.
	8. To inform Lady Lauderdale that she can leave England within 15 days, when the Council will expect she will be gone out of this land and all its dominions.
	10. Mr. Frost to look out the orders made by Council for establishing a committee for foreign agencies, as also the names of the members that have been added.
	11. To write the commanders of the ships in the Downs to call back the Dragon frigate from Nieuport.
	12. To write Col. Popham, enclosing the intelligence concerning the taking of English ships by Prince Rupert about the Straits.
	13. Sir Hen. Mildmay added to the committee for ordering an account to be taken of all the horses now about London.
	14. Sir George and Edw. Villiers to give security in 1,000l. each, with two sureties, to the keepers of the liberty of England, to be of good behaviour; Mr. Scott, and the rest of the committee appointed to examine them, to take such bond.
	15. The petition of William Sandford and Arthur Burley referred to the Admiralty judges.
	17. James Graves, Theodore Reynolds, Jenkin Ellis, and Fras. Marriot, cordwainers, to make 2,000 pairs of boots of good neat's leather, well tanned and waxed, viz., 600 pair of fourteens, 700 pair of thirteens, and 700 pair of twelves, at 14s. 10d. per pair, and deliver them into the stores at Botolph's wharf, free of charge, within three weeks; all the boots to be approved by the master and warden of the Cordwainers' Company, and those not approved to be returned. 500l. to be paid in advance to buy leather, and warrant to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to pay it out of the 14 days' pay to be received by them out of the assignations for the Irish army; the residue to be paid upon certificate of receipt of the boots. [I. 63, pp. 324–328.]
Nov. 29.	Order of the Admiralty Committee that Samuel Ayscue and 11 other mariners named of the William, commanded by Thos. Hughes, attend them on Monday next, respecting a charge brought against the said commander. [I. 123, p. 157.]
Nov. 29.	78. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The Admiralty Committee desire you to postpone till Saturday your attendance about the building of the six new ships. [¾ page.]
Nov. 29. Dover.	79. Thos. Teddeman, John Pringle, Thos. Cullen, and Val. Tatnell, jurats of Dover, to Col. Algernon Sydney, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, at Leicester House, St. Martin's in the Fields. Having received from Mr. Marston, solicitor for the business of the harbour, the order of the Navy Committee for payment of 400l. towards harbour repairs, we, for saving of charges, have drawn the enclosed receipt, and intreated the mayor, as one of the commissioners, to subscribe it; and we now desire you and the other commissioners in London to do the same, and deliver it to Mr. Marston, whereby the said 400l. may be received and transmitted hither. Pray con sider with Sir Hen. Heyman and Capt. Dixwell what shall be paid to Marston for his services in soliciting the business, besides his disbursements. [¾ page.] Enclosing,
Nov. 29. Dover.	79. i. Appointment by Wm. Richards, mayor, on behalf of the commissioners for the repair of Dover harbour and pier, of Thos. Eastland, of London, woollen draper, as their agent, to receive 400l. from Sir Hen. Vane, junior, treasurer of the navy, and pay the same to Fras. Raworth, receiver of the rents and revenues of the harbour. 29 Nov. 1649. [½ page, signed only by the Mayor.]
Nov. 30.	Order in Parliament, upon report of Mr. Scott from the Council of State, of informations that many persons who adhere to the late King's eldest son continue here, &c. [see p. 411, No. 4.], that the Council of State consider of and present an Act to the House, for preventing such mischiefs with all speed.
Nov. 30.	Col. Martin also reporting from the Council of State that the garrison of Liverpool is in need of repair, and that 600l. will be sufficient, they are to take care that the needful reparations are done. [I. 87, p. 106.]
Nov. 30.	Order of the Admiralty Committee that it be reported to the Council of State by Col. Wauton, that Fras. Simpson, late serjeant of the Admiralty at Dover, dismissed by order of the Council of State, and Hen. Tiddiman placed in his room, ought to be re-instated, and Tiddiman ordered to make up his accounts, the Committee, after examining Simpson's petition and case, finding no just cause why he should not be re-established. [I. 123, p. 157.]
Nov. 30.	Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
	1. Col. Blake's letter of the 20th inst., concerning the rendition of Kinsale, to be reported to the House by Sir Hen. Vane.
	2. Geo. Ayres to be committed to Newgate, upon suspicion of carrying money and children to some Romish seminaries abroad.
	3. When Ayres is there, the keeper of Maidstone Gaol may be dismissed to follow his own occasions.
	4. The letter for Mr. Strickland to be fairly written and sent.
	5. The letters from Barnstaple and Dunster Castle referred to the Irish Committee, who are to prepare the answers by to-morrow's post.
	6. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, the Chief Justices of the two benches, the Lord Chief Baron, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Robinson, to be a committee to prepare an Act for prohibiting persons holding intelligence with the eldest son of the late King.
	7. To write the trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods, not to sell the goods of the Earl of Pembroke in their custody, until the pleasure of the House is known.
	8. Mr. Robinson added to the committee for preparing instructions for the militia, which committee are to consider what votes already passed are fit to be reprinted, and sent to the persons entrusted with the militia.
	9. The instructions now read for the militia to be sent to Mr. Husband, to print 500 to be sent down to the counties.
	10. The Council to meet on Monday at 9 a.m., to consider to whom the putting in execution of the instructions for the militia shall be committed.
	11. The water gate to be shut up every evening at dusk, and the key given to the sentry, and to be only opened by him for the Council or those belonging to them; notice to be given to the captain of the guard by Mr. Serjeant, to put this into execution.
	12. The Committee for Whitehall to meet on Monday, and to give order for enlarging the chapel; Mr. Frost to attend them, and relate what he has delivered to the Council for the convenient doing thereof.
	13. The warrant for paying money to Mr. Butler, prisoner in Jersey, to be made payable to his father, he giving security that he will reserve it for the use of his son, and pay it to him on demand.
	14. The business of regulating the fishery of the Kentish oyster grounds re-committed to the Admiralty Committee.
	15. Simpson, formerly Marshal of the Admiralty at Dover, to be restored to his place there; Mr. Tiddiman's accounts to be stated, and satisfaction made him for what is due.
	16. The badges made for the watermen's coats to be delivered out to such as have been enlisted and approved of by Council to be the State's watermen. [I. 63, pp. 329–333.]
Nov. 30.	Council of State to the Generals of the Fleet. A petition has been presented to us by divers fishermen and inhabitants of Folkstone, Kent, showing that they have lately discovered a shelf of oysters against the town, which, if preserved, will not only satisfy their charge of discovery, but be a great relief to their poor, and their neighbours of Dover and Hythe. They further state that divers great boats frequently come from Essex, Rochester, Milford [sic, Milton ?], and other places, to fish, and destroy the said shelf, which will be effected, if not suddenly prevented. We therefore recommend to you to use all means for preserving the said shelf from destruction, that it may be continued as of use for the public good, and not ruined for advancing of particular interest. If you shall hereafter find that any boats are sent thither to destroy it, you are to take notice of the persons so offending, and send their names to us, that order may be taken for their punishment, and for restraining similar proceedings, we conceiving it very equitable that, as the petitioners have been instrumental in the discovery thereof, they and their neighbours should receive special advantage thereby. [I. 123, p. 158.]
Nov. 30.	80. Order from Capt. Jonas Reeve to John Braithwaite, purser of the Elizabeth, to deliver 8,000 gross weight of biscuit to Thos. Horne, master of the Edward bark, for the use of the army under General Cromwell, before Ross and Waterford. [Copy, ½ page.]
Nov. ?	81. Certificate by Capt. Jonas Reeve and Capt. John Stookes of the delivery at Milford, from the Elizabeth, of 95½ tons of cask and 186 iron hoops, which were used to carry water to Ireland for the horses. [Copy, ½ page.]
Nov.	82. Certificate by Wm. Ryley, Norroy King at Arms, that the arms of John Thurley, of Yorkshire, a descendant of an ancient family of that name, are sable, chevron ermine, between three cinquefoils, or; and for his crest, on a helm and wreath of his colours, mantled gules, doubled argent; which coat and crest are allowed and confirmed to him and his heirs. [Draft, ¾ page.]
Nov.	83. Declaration of James, Marquis of Montrose, Earl of Kintairne, Lord Graham, and Baron of Montdeu, Lieut.-Governor and Captain General for His Majesty, of the kingdom of Scotland:—
	Though it may seem both public and private injury, rather than matter of duty, to do any act that may even appear to dispute the clearness of this present service, or to hold its enemies as a party,— the justice of His Majesty's cause, the wickedness of these rebels, and my own integrity being all of them so well and so thoroughly known,—yet the further to confirm the world, and encourage all who are to engage, and the powerfullier to convince many who have been innocently inveigled in those desperate courses, I do, in the name of His Majesty, and by virtue of the authority granted by him to me, declare that,—although there has been, and still is, a horrid faction of rebels in Scotland, who causelessly hatched a rebellion against his late Majesty, and when he had granted them all their violent and most unjust desires, were so far from resting satisfied that, being themselves not able to find any further pretences, they solicited a party in England to begin where shame and necessity had forced them to break off; and when those of the English, being so much less wicked, would have often satisfied themselves by His Majesty's extraordinary concessions (they then not intending the desperate lengths which fatal success and their hollow practices did thereafter drive them to), they thrust in oil to the fire, and ganger to the wound, until they had rendered all irrevocable.
	Neither were they contented, in the fox skin alone, to act this their so brutish a tragedy, which could never have secured their ends; but while they had received all imaginable satisfaction (as their very own Acts of Parliament witness, wherein they say that his late Majesty parted a contented King from a contented people), finding their rebel brood whom they had begot in England beginning to lessen, and His Majesty's party to have by much the better, they, contrary to the duty of true subjects, and to all covenants and oaths, did enter with a strong army into England, persecute their Prince in a foreign nation, assist a company of stranger rebels against their native King, but for which His Majesty had, without all peradventure, prevailed.
	And not ashamed of all this, when His late Majesty was, by unhappy treacheries, reduced to think upon extreme courses for his safety, he was pleased, out of natural inclination towards his native people, notwithstanding their former villanies, to choose that ignoble party to fall upon, thinking that those whom his greatness and their duty would not oblige, his misery and their compassion might perhaps move with pity, yet too justly fearing their puny faiths, he first resolved to engage them by a treaty; and when he had received all manner of assurances, as is so undeniable and known to all the world, casting himself in their hands, they, contrary to all faith, duty, and laws divine and human, of hospitality, of nature, of nations, and to which there has never been a precedent, nor can ever be a follower, most infamously and basely, to the blush of Christians and the abomination of all mankind, sold their sovereign over to their merciless fellow traitors, with whom how they complotted his destruction, their secret intercourses both before and since his horrid murder, too evidently declare.
	Of all which villanies they are so little touched with the guilt, that they now begin with His Majesty upon the same scores they left with his father, declaring him king with provisoes, so robbing him of all right, while they would seem to give some to him, pressing him to join with those who have leagued all his dominions in rebellion, and laid all royal power in the dust; that in effect he would condemn the memory of his father, destroy himself, and ruin his faithful party within all those dominions.
	There are those who at first entered England, soliciting all to rise in this desperate rebellion, who were the chief instruments of all the battles and slaughters within that kingdom, who sold their sovereign unto death, and yet dig in his grave, and who are more perniciously hatching the destruction of his present Majesty, by the same base treacheries, than even they did his father's. Yet the people in general, having been ignorantly misled, have now their eyes opened, and their hearts turned to dutiful obedience, and there has been still a royal party, who have given such proofs of integrity that His Majesty—moved with tender compassion for these righteous' sakes,—in behalf of all who at last have remorse for their misdemeanors, is not only willing to pardon every one (except such who, upon clear evidences, shall be found guilty of the murder of his father) who immediately, or upon the first possible convenience, abandons those rebels, and joins with us and our forces, but also to assure all who are or will turn loyal to him, of that nation, that it is his resolution, upon the word of a prince, to ratify (so soon as it shall please God to put it in his power, with the advice of the supreme judicatures of that kingdom), all that was done. by his father in order to their peace, desiring nothing but their dutiful obedience, and faithful services, for the revenge of the horrid murder of his father, his own just re-establishment, and their perpetual happiness under his government.
	Wherefore all who have any duty left in them to God, their king, country, friends, homes, wives and children, or would change the tyranny and oppression of those rebels into the mild and innocent government of their just prince, or revenge the murder of their king, redeem their nation from infamy, themselves from slavery, restore the present, and oblige the ages to come;—let them, as Christians, subjects, patriots, friends, husbands, and fathers, join forthwith with us in this present service, that is so full of conscience, duty, honour, and all just interests, and not apprehend any evils half so much as those they presently lie under; for though there may appear difficulties, yet let them not doubt of God's justice, nor the happy providence that may attend His Majesty, nor their own resolutions, nor the fortunes of those they are joined with; resolving with Joab, to play the men for their people and the cities of their God, and let the Lord do whatsoever seemeth good unto him; wherein whatsoever shall happen, they may at least be assured of Crastinus' recompense, that dead or alive, the world will give them thanks. [3¼ pages.]