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| June 1. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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6. Mr. Scott to report to the House the facts as to counterfeiting
debentures and public faith bills, by some persons committed to the
Gatehouse, and to ask what further proceedings are to be taken
against them. |
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8. Lady Ormond to have further time granted, from the expiration
of the first ten days given her by Council, for preparing to depart
out of this nation. |
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9. The Navy Victuallers to attend the Admiralty Committee tomorrow morning. |
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10. That Committee to consider General Blake's letter relating to
the victualling of the fleet, and providing the victuals wanting |
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12. The Committee for Examinations to examine the manner of
the escape of Major-Gen. Dalyell from the Tower. |
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13. To write Mr. Lusher, officer of the Customs at Hastings, to
take up a small vessel at the State's charge, and send all the common
seamen taken in the Dutch ship to the Netherlands. |
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14. Order, on the petition of Capt. Thomas Harrison, Governor of
Upnor Castle, that he cannot be dispensed with at present from
personally attending his charge there. |
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15. Order, upon consideration of the list of ships impressed for
the service, presented by the Ordnance officers, that they confer with
the Navy Commissioners as to which of them are to be fitted out,
survey the same, and report to the Ordnance Committee. |
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16. The petition of James Pickering and Company referred to the
Admiralty Judges, notwithstanding any former order, to proceed
against the goods mentioned according to law and justice, petitioners
establishing their case. |
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17. To signify to the Collectors of Prize Goods that Council have
been informed from General Blake that he intends sending a Dutch
ship into the Thames with 250 passengers, and that they are to
take up a small vessel, and send them over to Holland, by the first
opportunity. |
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18. The members of Council now in town to attend to-morrow
afternoon. |
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19. To write the Navy Commissioners what has been written by
Gen. Blake as to his want of men, and to desire them to use all
diligence for furnishing him. |
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20. Directions to be given to the captain who is to take Mynheer
Newport on board. |
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21. Order that Sir Arth. Hesilrigge cause divers brass guns in
the garrisons at Berwick, Tynemouth, and Newcastle to be sent to
the Tower with all possible speed, for supply of the navy. |
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22. Capt. Moulton to send the merchant ship which he took up
with 30 guns at Portsmouth, as convoy to the ships with provisions
for Ireland. [I. 67, pp. 179–184.] |
| June 1. |
Council of State to —. You are to take into charge and
convoy to Limerick, Galway, or any other port of Ireland, the
vessels from Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight, of which Capt.
Moulton will give you a list, laden with corn and other provisions,
calling at Portsmouth, and taking up any vessels which Capt.
Hatsell has there, laden on the State's account, or any other vessels
bound for those ports; and having convoyed them, to return to the
coasts about Land's End and Scilly, and look after the pirates which
infest those parts. After plying for some time thereabouts to clear
the coast, you are to repair to the fleet, or follow directions from
the General of the fleet, whom you are to inform of your proceedings.
[I. 67, p. 186.] |
| June 2. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Wm. Panther, merchant, referred to the Commissioners of Customs. |
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2. That of Alex. Norwood to the Committee for Examinations to
report. |
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4. Mr. Thurloe to deliver to Mr. Lathrop the medal and chain to
be given to Col. Mackworth by order of Parliament, as a mark of
favour for special services. |
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5. To write Gen. Blake to send the Dutch ships taken by him to
the Thames, and all the common seamen (if not English) to Holland,
by the first opportunity, and to cause the captains and commanders
to be secured. |
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6. Upon returning Council's letter to the Army Committee,
desiring payment to be made for 500 fowling-pieces sent to Scotland, it does not appear by whom the contract was made, which
the Army Committee desires to know in all cases of that nature;
the letter is therefore recommitted to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to insert the name of the contractor. |
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7. The petition of John Bonner referred to the Admiralty Committee, to inform themselves of his abilities for a command at sea,
and report. |
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8. To write Capt. Hosier, noticing his good service in bringing
the 400 barrels of powder from Newcastle, and to tell him to deliver
it to the Governor of Deal Castle, take a receipt, and then return to
his station. |
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9. To write the Governor of Deal to receive 400 barrels of
powder from Capt. Hosier, and keep them in the castle until disposed of by the orders of Gen. Blake, which he is to observe. |
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10. To write Gen. Blake of the arrival of the powder from Newcastle to Deal, and that he is to dispose of the same as he thinks
fit. |
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11. To write the Navy Committee that what has been done by
Capt. Hosier in coming from his station has been by special directions, and upon a good service, and that he has been ordered to
return to his former station. |
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12. The petition of Eliz. Brooking referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to report. |
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14. That of Eliazar Beancock and Hen. Simpson referred to the
Committee for Examinations. |
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15. To write the Army Committee to send over 40,000l. to Ireland, for speedy supply of the forces. [I. 67, pp. 186–190.] |
June 2.
Whitehall. |
26. Warrant to Sir John Wollaston, &c. to send to Bristol, to be
there by 16 June, the said 40,000l., to be sent in the Discovery or
some other ship to Waterford, or other port in Ireland, and issued
by warrant of the Commissioners of Parliament there, or the Commander-in-Chief. [1 page.] |
| June 3. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Committee for Examinations to state the facts in Mr.
Dizney's case, for presentation to the House by Mr. Scott. |
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2. The Ordnance Committee to consider how the vessel which
brought the 400 barrels of powder from Tynemouth may be paid,
as also the pilot. |
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3. To signify to the Customs' officers at Dover that Council did
not intend, by putting a general embargo on ships, that the post
barks should be stayed from going as usual. |
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4. The account by Nicholas Bond of the expense of entertaining
the Danish Ambassadors referred to the committee appointed therefor, who are also to consider what should be allowed to the officers
employed therein. |
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5. The committee appointed for hearing Mons. Barriere to appoint
a time to meet him again, receive what he has to offer, and
report. |
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6. The petition of Rich. Jones, lately sent from the commissioners
in Ireland with some prisoners, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, who are to consider the expenses of his journey, and
report what should be done therein. |
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7. The letter of Mr. Pennoyer to the Lord President, as to making
of a larger proportion of powder weekly, referred to the Ordnance
Committee. |
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8. The order of Parliament concerning the persons who counterfeited debentures and public faith bills referred to the Committee
who had the examination of that business, and who are to prepare a
bill to be offered to the House. |
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9. The order of Parliament concerning the Highlands in Scotland
to be considered to-morrow. |
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10. Capt. Haddock, jun., appointed captain of the Hanibal, in
place of Capt. Tatum, deceased. |
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11. Capt. Harrison appointed captain of the Vanguard. |
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12. The Lord General to take care for the command of Upnor
Castle, during Capt. Harrison's absence. |
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13. To write to Chatham to know if the Resolution has sailed,
and if not, the reason why. |
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14. The Admiralty Committee to examine the complaint of impressing unfit men for the fleet, and to give directions to the Navy
Commissioners for redress thereof. |
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15. To write the Commissioners of Customs to permit three small
vessels belonging to Thos. Cowell, Thos. Woods, and Alex. Scott, now
at Tower Wharf, bound for Ostend, to sail to the Downs, notwithstanding the embargo. |
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16. Order to be given to the officers at Cowes Castle to permit
the Catherine of London, laden with French wines, to come to the
port of London, notwithstanding the embargo. |
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17. To write the Commissioners of Customs to permit the George
of Dantzic to return there, notwithstanding the embargo. |
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18. Also to permit Clement Trotter, of Yarmouth, to carry his
vessel out of the Thames. |
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19. The petition of Margaret Penton, widow, referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee. |
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20. The explanation of the embargo, made by order of Council last
May, to be signified to the Customs' officers at Dover. |
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21. The order of Parliament as to the retrenchment of the public
charge to be considered to-morrow. |
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22. The letter from the Mayor of Plymouth, with the examination
relating to the bringing in of a ship belonging to Prince Rupert,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to consider what is
fit to be done for those who brought her in. |
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23. Order on the petition of Mary Gernon, for money to transport herself to Ireland, and for employment for her husband, that
Council cannot supply her with money, but will recommend her
husband to the Commissioners in Ireland for employment. |
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24. To write the Commissioners in Ireland of the condition of
Luke Gernon and his family, and recommend him for employment. |
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25. Sir Oliver Fleming to deliver to the Swedish Ambassadors
the letter from Parliament in answer to that from the Queen of
Sweden; also the paper of Council in answer to his. |
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27. To write the Militia Commissioners for co. Lincoln to pay
Capt. Phil. Thorpe 384l. 16s., for pay of a troop of volunteers raised
and commanded there by him, over and above 40l. already paid. |
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28. Mr. Frost to pay 450l. to Dr. Carteret, on his account of the
whole charge of the funeral of the late Lord Deputy Ireton, examined by the Irish and Scotch Committee, over and above 200l.
advanced to Deputy Alleyn, and 400l. to Carteret; and as most of
the velvet used at the funeral is left, Carteret and Alleyn are to sell
it at the best rate they can. [I. 67, pp. 191–179.] |
June 3.
Leghorn. |
27. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee, Treasury Chamber,
Westminster. Arrival and departure of ships. The 12 Holland
men-of-war are still at Toulon, and have been at Marseilles, and
were well treated in both places. The French here report that
they come to see their King for the relief of Barcelona, and the
Dutch here affirm their order was to take or sink any French
men-of-war; but the seeing they have not done one hostile act
makes our nation jealous that they lie there to watch how the
treaty takes in England, and will make use of the first opportunity
to fall upon our Turkey ships; but they shall be forewarned. |
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Since our ships have been in these seas, and taken some French
ships, that nation trades in small barks, which are more nimble, and
can better avoid our shipping by getting near the shore. If the
fleet intended to keep these seas brought three small frigates of 16
or 20 guns each, well manned, and to row with 18 or 20 oars, they
might clear the seas in a short time of all sorts of French, and
the trade of the Levant or Turkey would solely remain to our nation.
[1½ pages.] |
June 3.
London. |
Levant Company to Hen. Riley, consul at Aleppo. We received
yours, advertising us of the death of Mr. Ivate, late consul at
Cyprus, as also of his debts, and of Roger Fowke's intrusion thereto.
He writes us that he intended to have remained as a private person
at Cyprus, but was enforced to take the place of consul to satisfy
Mr. Ivate's debt of 14,000 dollars; but we have disavowed his proceedings, holding it a ridiculous thing for the Turks to appoint
consuls for satisfying our debts, and have resolved for the present
not to settle any consul there. |
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We are glad that by your care our privileges are preserved entire,
notwithstanding attempts to the contrary, and hope the designs of
that great Basha, who grows so formidable there, will not reflect
upon us so far as to disadvantage our trade, or augment our expenses. We approve your not enlarging the ordinary present given
him. |
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Touching the Hattecheriff, we find that the factories at Constantinople concerned performed their engagement, until they found
divers fall off and decline it, upon which account 1,689 dollars still
remain due to them; and although we have now disbursed 5,400
dollars for a second purchase of the Hattecheriff, after these factors
had deserted the business, yet we have ordered that the factors
interested be allowed credit in our books for the respective sums
due to them, viz., their principal without interest; this we hope
will fully satisfy them, and therefore desire you to see that Mr.
Fowke and such others as have upon this pretence expostulated the
payment of our dues, give satisfaction of their arrears, and their
future payments. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., p. 196.] |
June 3.
London. |
Levant Company to Roger Fowke. We received your intimation of a debt of 14,000 dollars of Mr. Ivate, deceased, which
being there declared national, you have become consul for clearing
the same, it having, as you allege, to be levied upon the ships
coming thither; which debt, if any such be, together with the means
you have agreed to for discharge thereof, we utterly disclaim, as a
thing not at all concerning us, as we also do your employment in
the place of consul. We shall not as yet settle any consul there,
esteeming it very preposterous for the Turks to make choice of any
consul for payment of other men's debts; therefore it is needless for
you to expect our consent herein, or a commission from Constantinople. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., p. 197.] |
June 3.
London. |
Levant Committee to the factors at Zante. Being oppressed with
grievances in our trade to those islands,—as the dollar per mille
gratuity to the regiments for license to lade; the regiments' enforcement of their own currants upon us; the exaction of 5 sous per livre
upon customs; the 5 ducats extraordinary upon unfree ships, &c.,—we
have authorised John Hobson at Venice to use means for remedying
the same and other abuses; and towards his charges, have ordered
that half a livre per mille be levied upon all the currants exported
from both islands, of which we give you notice, that you may give
a ready compliance, and assist towards clearing the trade from those
burdens. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 918.] |
| June 4. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. All ships bound for Ireland, Scotland, Guernsey, and Jersey,
with soldiers and provisions, or on any service for the State, to be
permitted to pass the ports without interruption. |
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2. The bill of exchange from Mr. Peirepoint and Mr. Hutchinson,
for the charges of carrying guns from Nottingham to Hull, to be
accepted and paid by Mr. Frost. |
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3. The ships bound for Newfoundland, now at Plymouth, Weymouth, Bristol, and Poole, to proceed on their voyage, notwithstanding the embargo, and notice to be given to the officers of those
ports. |
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4. The Danish Ambassadors to have audience at Council on
Thursday next at 4 p.m., and Sir Oliver Fleming to acquaint them. |
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5. The Dutch ships stayed in Scotland to continue under arrest
until further order, and notice to be given to the commissioners
there. |
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6. The letter of General Blake relating to Captains Thorowgood
and Gibbs referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to further
examine them on their arrival here. |
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7. Order, on the petition of Capt. Playford, that a letter be written
to the Commander-in-Chief in Ireland, and the commissioners there,
recommending him for some command. |
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8. The petition of Thos. Wheeler, Marshal of Tynemouth Castle,
referred to the Committee for Prisoners. |
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9. That of Stephen Slany, merchant of London, for license to
carry some cows to Ireland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to consider whether the necessities of the garrisons
and forces there are such that constant supplies should be sent by
way of license. |
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10. The money due to Fras. Wortley, for a couple of small brass
guns bought of him for the use of the State, to be paid by MajorGen. Harrison. |
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12. To inform Peter Bergen, in answer to his petition, that the
matter is not cognizable by the Council of State, but that the law
is open, by which he may seek his remedy. |
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13. Sir Hen. Vane, the Lord President, Lord Commissioner Lisle,
Lord General, Lord Bradshaw, Col. Martin, Mr. Scott, Sir Gilbert
Pickering, Mr. Carew, and Mr. Holland, to be a committee to prepare an answer to the Dutch papers, in pursuance of the order of
Parliament, as well on the grounds expressed in the paper now read,
as on those now debated; and by way of aggravation, mention to be
made that the late act of hostility committed by the Dutch fleet upon
the English was during the treaty; the committee to meet at 6 a.m.
to-morrow, and prepare the same to be presented to Council at 8 a.m.;
the special care of this left to the Lord President. [I. 67, pp. 201–
204.] |
| June 5. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Lord President to report to the House the answer to be
given to the Dutch Ambassadors, as also the other letters and papers
which are to go with it. |
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3. The letter of Sir Geo. Ayscue, from the Rainbow in Plymouth
Sound, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to state the
fact done by Wm. Coxon and his company, in bringing away the
Marmaduke from Prince Rupert, and consider what reward should be
given them. |
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4. Mr. Carew, Scott, Martin, and Bond, Lord Bradshaw, and Col.
Wauton to be a committee to consider the instructions to be given
to the General of the fleet, and the other persons to be sent to him,
and meet to-morrow at 2 p.m.; Bradshaw and Carew to take care of
the business. |
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5. Wm. Browne to attend the Council of State daily, to receive
orders and instructions, and no one to hinder or interrupt his attendance. |
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6. To write the Navy Commissioners to take up four more fire
-ships, and give an account to Council next Monday; and the
Marmaduke to be employed in the service as one of the 30 merchant
ships. |
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7. To write the Ordnance officers to furnish the four fire-ships
with all necessary materials. |
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8. To write the Navy Victuallers that there is still a want of
victuals in the fleet, and that they are to furnish them forthwith. |
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9. To write Gen. Blake, enclosing copy of the answer of Parliament to the Dutch Ambassadors, and tell him what has been done
for furnishing victuals and fire-ships. |
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10. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue what has been done for Coxon, and
that the ship brought in by him is ordered to be taken on for the
service, and to desire him to hasten the fitting of his ship, and to
come about with all speed. |
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11. The committee appointed for the declarations, to which all
the members of Council are added, and are to have voice, to consider on Monday next the copy of instructions now read, and such
as shall be brought in from Mr. Coytmor, and out of them to frame
such instructions as they think fit, and offer them to Council. |
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12. The petition of Hen. Robinson referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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13. Council to meet on Monday, morning and afternoon, and the
messengers to give a particular account whom they summon, and
whether they will attend or not. |
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14. Sir Oliver Fleming and Mr. Thurloe to deliver to the Dutch
Ambassadors the paper from Parliament, in answer to three of theirs
sent to Council, and the other papers which are to be delivered with
them. |
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15. The committee of the members who meet on Monday morning to prepare laws and ordinances of war. |
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16. To write the Recorder to reprieve Thos. Ledingham, now in
Newgate under sentence of death, until next session, according to
the order of Parliament. |
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17. The petition of Robert Masters referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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18. The Ordnance officers to contract with the gunfounders for
as many iron ordnance as they think necessary for supply of the
merchant ships pressed into the service. [I. 67, pp. 205–209.] |
June 5.
Portsmouth. |
28. Col. Nath. Whetham to the Ordnance Committee. I enclose
an account of powder and great shot remaining in the garrison at
Portsmouth, and will send you an account of that in Southsea Castle
by the next post. [½ page.] |
| June 7. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To signify to the constable who apprehended a servant of the
Dutch Ambassador, on suspicion of being a dangerous person, and
seized his portmanteaus, that Council accepts very well of his care,
and that he is to restore them to him. |
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2. Friday next appointed for Council to consider the condition of
all the prisoners about town, and the prisoners of war, and how they
may be disposed of. |
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3. The Committee for Examinations to consider the information
concerning Mr. Bard, and prepare a warrant for his apprehension, if
they see cause. |
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4. The time given to Viscount Montgomery of Ardes for going to
Ireland, and remaining there to settle his own business, extended to
20 August next. |
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5. To write the Commissioners of Customs to permit the Peter of
Dantzic to return thither, notwithstanding the embargo. |
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6. The laws and ordinances of war for ordering the fleet referred
to the Admiralty Committee, who are to ascertain what has been
done in Parliament as to establishing their laws, and report to
Council with all convenient speed. |
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7. To write the Customs' officers in the Isle of Wight to permit
the Haveling laden with wine to come to London, notwithstanding
the embargo. |
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9. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue to bring with him the ships that are
staying at Plymouth for a convoy, and leave the prizes to the care
of the Collectors for Prize Goods, and to send Col. Harrington up to
Council. |
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10. To write the marshals at Chester and Stafford for an account
of the prisoners in their custody. |
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11, 12. To write General Blake to permit the Robert and Richard
and the Friendship, now in the Downs, bound for Newfoundland, to
go on their voyage. Also to send a perfect list of the fleet now
with him in the Downs, as his former list gives the number as 55,
and a letter from one of his officers makes them but 42. |
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13. The Admiralty Committee to prepare a list of the fleet, as
also of their stations, and in what state those are that are to be
fitted out for sea, and the time when they will set sail. [Also Vol.
XXIV., No. 29.] |
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14. The consideration of making Sir Geo. Ayscue commander of
the fleet going northward to be taken up this afternoon. |
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15. The letter of Mayor Evelyn from Wallingford Castle, referred
to the Ordnance Committee. [Also Vol. XXIV., No. 30.] |
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16. The Greyhound to return to General Blake in the Downs, and
receive his orders. |
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17. The Admiralty Committee to sit once a day for a fortnight,
and Mr. Hay added to that committee. |
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18. To write General Blake that some money has been shipped
at Portsmouth for the garrison at Guernsey, and that he is to appoint
a convoy. |
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20. The letter of Major-General Deane from Oldneene, referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider of the forces to be
transported by sea from Chester to Cantyre, and give an account
thereof to Council to-morrow. |
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22. The petition of Capts. Rich. Fernes and Robt. Hudson referred
to the Admiralty Committee, to confer with them, and ascertain
whether any employment can be found for them. |
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23. Order on the petition of Jas. Phillips and Rowland Dawkins,—
that the examinations of the grievance of Thos. Lloyd and others,
then prisoners at Cardiff, might be removed from before Serjt.
William Powell, and referred to more indifferent persons—that the
same be referred to Bussy Mansell, Jno. Herbert, and John Price. |
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24. Col. Thompson to attend the Committee for Foreign Affairs
to-morrow. |
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25. Directions to be given to the Navy Commissioners to cause
the Marmaduke at Plymouth, and the Mary Prize to be brought to
Portsmouth, to be fitted out there for the service. |
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26. To write General Blake for an account of the condition and
motions of the fleet, and what has been done for hastening the
victuals, &c. to him and the fleet. |
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27. The paper from the Spanish Ambassadors, concerning the
transporting of some Irish foot, referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, to consider it next Thursday, and report thereon with all
speed. |
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28. Sir Oliver Fleming to have a copy of the answer of Parliament to the paper of the Dutch Ambassadors. |
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29. Mrs. Hamilton's report to be considered to-morrow afternoon,
the first business. |
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30. Lady Ranelagh's report to be heard the next. |
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33. Mr. Love to represent to the House that Council finds it
necessary, for the more certain supply of powder, that the manufacture of saltpetre should be set up and encouraged in this nation, and
to request them to give directions therein. |
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34. To write the Navy Committee to prepare a sum of money for
paying the arrears due to the hoymen for carrying ordnance from
the Tower to Chatham, and on board the State's ships. |
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36. The 287l. 6s. 10d. disbursed for pilots, &c. by Rich. Saltonstall, Sam. Desborough, and Edw. Seley, to be paid to Lieut.-Gen.
Monk. |
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38. To write the commissioners in Ireland to send all unserviceable metal to the Tower, by some of the State's ships. |
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39. The Navy Commissioners to supply Capt. Moulton with
money for the State's occasions at Portsmouth, that the service may
not suffer. |
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47. To write the General of the fleet to give order to the officers
under his command that no guns be shot in the way of salute,
except at the landing of an Ambassador; and also to write to the
same effect to the Governor of Portsmouth, and of other seaports,
castles, and sconces by the sea side. |
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48. To write the Army Committee that the established forces in
the Isle of Man,—which are in two companies of 120 men each, and
of which 40 are appointed to be under a third captain, two serjeants,
and a drummer,—be now divided into three companies, two of 80
apiece, and one of 60 and 10, the charge being proportioned within
the former allowance of the establishment. |
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50. To write Col. Jas. Heane, Governor of Jersey, to supply the
garrison at Scilly with 300 serviceable muskets and pikes, and 100
collars of bandoleers, or more if he can spare them. |
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52. The letter and orders concerning providing and shipping
the deputy general's regiment for Ireland to be signed and sent.
[I. 67, pp. 211–223.] |
| [June 7.] |
31. Petition of John Young, master, and three other owners of
the Exchange of London, to the Council of State, that the Navy
Commissioners may contract for the ship for the State's service.
She was freighted for Newfoundland, and ready to sail and follow
the order of General Blake, but on the report of Prince Rupert's
seizing divers ships off the Isle of May, and his intending for Newfoundland, the freighters declined their contract. [1 page.] |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
32. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. You are to
survey the said ship, and if she is fit to serve as a man-of-war, agree
for her, otherwise leave her to the owners' disposal. [2/3 page.] |
| June 8. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Heer of Hempstead having signified to Council his arrival
at Gravesend, as an Extraordinary Ambassador from the States
General of the United Provinces, the Lord President to present his
letter to the House, for their direction as to his reception. |
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2. Power given to the Lord President, in case the House shall
declare their pleasure for the reception and entertainment of Lord
Hempstead, to send to Sir Oliver Fleming, and direct him to provide
the barges to bring him up, and to order all the officers employed
in the entertainment of the Danish Ambassadors to make the necessary provisions for the reception of himself and his train. |
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3. The frigate at Bristol appointed for carrying the money to
Ireland to convoy over the recruits of Col. Clerke. |
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4. Capt. Stanton to attend Council this afternoon. |
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5. To write Capt. Moulton to discharge the ship whereof Capt.
Stanton is master. |
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6. To desire the Lord General to give order for transporting
Major-Gen. Lambert's regiment to Ireland, or in lieu thereof, such
other regiment as he thinks fit; and in case there shall not be an
entire regiment that can be spared, to send Major-Gen. Lambert's
recruits, and find sufficient conductors to carry them to the waterside. |
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7. The committee appointed to consider the entertainment to the
Dutch Ambassadors to consider what is fit to be given to Lord
Hempstead, now arrived at Gravesend, as Ambassador Extraordinary
from the United Provinces. |
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8. 150l. to be paid on account towards his entertainment. |
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9. To write the Navy Commissioners for an account of what is
wanting for the merchant ships taken up for the service, that order
may be given for the supply. |
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10. The business of Mrs. Hamilton and Lady Ranelagh to be considered next Thursday. |
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11. To write General Blake, acknowledging his letter as to the
willingness and unanimity of the officers of the fleet in the service,
and to desire him to improve all opportunity for the execution of
the commands he has received. |
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12. The business concerning Ireland, referred to Council by order
of Parliament, to be considered next Thursday, after the audience of
the Danish Ambassador. |
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15. The petition of 13 officers late of the Alexander and Luke
French prizes, Nich. Brand, master, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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16. The petition of Robert Joyner referred to the Committee for
Prisoners. |
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17. To write General Blake of the taking of several vessels off
the coast of Ireland, and of the miscarriages of a man-of-war of
28 guns, in Cork harbour, by refusing to assist a ship which was
encountered by a pirate; and to desire him to ascertain the truth,
and proceed against the captain. |
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18, 19. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and Sir Gilbert Pickering, members
of Council, with a convenient number of coaches, to meet Lord
Hempstead at the place of his landing, and bring him to Sir Ab.
Williams' house, appointed for his entertainment, and there dine
with him. |
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20. The same persons to be employed in his entertainment as
were engaged in that to the Danish Ambassadors. |
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21. Sir Oliver Fleming to go to Gravesend on Thursday next,
with as many barges as he judges necessary, to bring up Lord
Hempstead, and give notice of his coming to the members of Council
appointed to meet him, and also give order for such a number of
coaches as are usual for the reception of an Extraordinary Ambassador. |
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22, 29. Col. Wauton to represent to Parliament that the Ordnance
Committee having treated with the East India Company, they will
deliver 70 or 80 tons of saltpetre refined at 4l. 8s. per cwt., and
allow 3 six months' discount, to be paid out of the Customs in July
or August next, and the powder makers will supply powder at 4l. a
barrel; but if Parliament assign payment out of the 100,000l.
growing due to the army on the Excise, after the 100,000l. is paid
to the navy, the company will sell their petre at 4l. a barrel, and
the powder makers will supply the powder at 3l. 17s. 6d. a barrel. |
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23. The committee for the entertainment to Ambassadors to consider what proportion of diet should be prepared for the [Dutch]
Ambassador. |
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24. Also to give nine meals' entertainment to Lord Hempstead, in
case he does not have an audience before; but if he has one within
the time of nine meals, then the entertainment is not to be continued longer than the supper after the audience. |
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26, 27. Col. Thompson and the Navy Commissioners to attend
Council on Thursday, at 7 a.m. |
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28. To write the Navy Commissioners desiring that the proportion of victuals formerly ordered for the merchant ships, to be
delivered at two months and two months, be. now delivered at once;
that Sir Geo. Ayscue's ships are to be counted as part of them, and
that the victuals are to be put on board in the Downs. [I. 67, pp.
225–232.] |
June 8.
Shrewsbury. |
33. Col. Thos. Mackworth to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and the rest
of the Ordnance Committee. I have had the stores viewed in this
garrison, and find 13 barrels of musket powder and 800 great shot.
This garrison was furnished, at the end of the war, with 100 barrels
of powder, but it was issued to neighbouring garrisons by order of
the late General, and some was sent to Chester at the last invasion.
I have had promises of further supply, but never had any from the
State; my supply hitherto has been from what was gained from
the enemy in the time of war, and bought by money raised in this
county. [½ page.] |
| June 10. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Gen. Blake's letter now read to be represented to Parliament
by the Lord President. |
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2. To inform the Navy Commissioners that the victuallers of the
fleet have been at Council, and given an unsatisfactory account of
the victualling, and to desire them to confer with the victuallers for
a better ordering of the same in future, informing them that all the
men in the fleet are to be victualled to 1 October, and all this victual
to be put aboard together; desiring them to have a continual
inspection of the sending of victuals to the fleet, and to assist in
its transport by impressing boys and men; to desire them to take
an account of the present victualling, and how what is wanting may
be supplied, and to report to Council to-morrow. |
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4. Mrs. Hamilton and Lady Ranelagh's business to be heard tomorrow. |
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5. To send the Navy Victuallers as many of the letters lately
written to the ports, in explanation of the embargo, as they desire. |
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7. To write the Customs' officers at Rye to permit a ship of which
Wm. Key is master, laden with ordnance for the State, to come to
London, notwithstanding the embargo; and to permit some poor
Frenchmen now there to pass to France. |
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8. The Danish ships at Lynn, which are without ordnance, to be
permitted to return home, notwithstanding the embargo. |
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9. To write the Governor of Dover Castle to send up in safe
custody the Dutch officers taken at several times since the first
engagement with the Dutch fleet. |
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10. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Viscount Lisle,
Lord Chief Justice St. John, Mr. Bond, Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, Col.
Martin, and Col. Morley to meet the Danish Ambassadors, receive
their overtures in writing, and report. |
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11. To write the Mayor of Dover to send all the Dutch common
seamen to Holland, but that Council has given order as to securing
the officers; also to send up an account of the charge the town
of Dover has been at, in keeping prisoners and wounded men,
both English and Dutch, the consideration thereof having been
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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12. That committee to consider the said charge, and report what
should be done for satisfaction. |
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13. Mr. Dixwell added to the said committee. |
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14. Sir Oliver Fleming to acquaint the Danish Ambassadors with
the order of Council whereby commissioners are appointed to treat
with them, and also to attend them to the place of their meeting, at
the time appointed. |
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15. Copies to be taken of the credentials of the Danish Ambassadors, and the original to be sealed up, and sent them by Sir Oliver
Fleming. |
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16. The appointed committee to meet the said Ambassadors from
time to time, as there shall be occasion. |
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17. Col. Wauton, Mr. Bond, Col. Morley, and Mr. Carew to be a
committee to go to the Navy Office to-morrow morning, and confer
with the Navy Commissioners and Victuallers as to the victualling
of the fleet, both as to what has been already delivered by the
victuallers upon their contract, and what they have ready to send
away; and to settle the business, so that the whole proportion
may be forthwith dispatched to the fleet; and to report in the afternoon. |
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18. The debate now had concerning the fleet to be taken up tomorrow afternoon, after the said committee have made their report. |
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19. Order, on the order of Parliament of May 28, for 100l. to
Capt. Vernon, with reference to Council to order payment, that it be
paid out of the contingent moneys of Council. |
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20. The letter of Rob. Elcocke referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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22. Capt. Bishop to make an extract of intelligence from letters
come to his hands, and deliver it to Mr. Thurloe. |
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23. The paper of Mons. Barrière, concerning a ship of the Prince
of Condé, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to examine
and report. |
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25. Warrant to be issued (when desired by Sir Art. Heselrigge)
for freeing the men of the ship that brought 400 barrels of powder
from Newcastle for the service of the State, from being impressed
in their passage hither and back again. [I. 67, pp. 234–239; I. 28,
pp. 66–68.] |
| June 10. |
34. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We are well
satisfied with your care to give daily intelligence of the condition of
the fleet, and have received your relation of the engagement between
[the Tiger and another] English frigate and two Dutch men-of-war,
which being reported to Parliament, they took notice of the worthy
deportment of Capt. Peacock, and have expressed their good acceptance thereof, and you are to signify this to him for his encouragement. |
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On the other side, we approve your proceedings as to your
inquiry concerning the carriage in that action of Capt. Taylor of the
Laurel, whose behaviour was very unbecoming his duty, and the
great trust committed to him; and we doubt not but you will take
care that he receives according to his demerit, to the terror of others
upon a like occasion; we return the examinations, &c. taken concerning him. |
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You will receive herewith some intelligence from Holland concerning present affairs; continue your own daily intelligence. [Copy,
¾ page; also I. 67, pp. 235, 236.] |
| June 10. |
35.Council of State to General Robert Blake. Council having
considered as to putting the fleet into a posture suitable to the
present juncture of affairs, has resolved upon giving you further
instructions, which you will receive by Col. Thomson, who comes
to confer with you concerning the speedy and effectual execution
of their instructions; this done, he is to return and make his report
to them or Parliament. [Let the time be improved to the best
advantage, that he may return speedily]. The instructions are put
under secresy. [Copy, ½ page; also I. 28, p. 67.] |
| June 11. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The papers now read concerning Lord Craven, to be delivered
to Mr. Scott, to use as required. |
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3. To write to the Mayor of Plymouth to continue the two barks
employed for the purposes expressed in former orders, until further
direction, and to let him know that Council have written to Gen.
Blake for some men-of-war to clear the western coast, so that the
two barks may ply up and down safely. |
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4. Notice to be given to Gen. Blake of the information given to
Council of several pirates infesting the western coast, and that he
is to find men-of-war to clear those coasts. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to consider of qualifications to be
further given to the ships lately employed as men-of-war, by virtue
of letters of marque and reprisal against the French, which letters
are now suspended, whereby they may be restrained from meddling
with small French fisher boats; also to consider of what countenance
the ships to be so employed are fit to be, and report. |
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6. To write to the Trinity House men, to treat with such masters
and owners of ships in the Thames as have ordnance in them which
they do not use, to deliver them on good security to the Navy
Committee, for the ships impressed for the service, and to send such
owners as they find willing to the Navy Committee, to agree with
them concerning the same. |
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7. To write to the Navy Committee according to former order of
Council, appointing them to take up 30 merchant ships as ships of
war, to contract with * * * * |
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8. To write to Mr. Powell at Bristol to notice the receipt of his
letter of 10 June; to approve his care in the shipping of Col. Clarke's
regiment, and to tell him he is to pay for the victuals provided for
their transportation, and to that end money is provided in the
country by the Treasurers-at-war; but if money is not ready there,
he is to draw a bill of exchange upon the Treasurers for the amount. |
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9. The Admiralty Committee to meet on Monday to consider the
business of Capt. Thorowgood and Capt. Gibbs, which they are so
to prepare that a report may be speedily made to Council. |
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10. The letter of the Parliament Commissioners in Ireland, dated
Cork, May 29th, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who
are to confer with the Treasurers-at-war, ascertain the payment of
the money therein mentioned, and report what should be done. |
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11. Order,—on an order of Parliament of 11 June, whereby the
paper delivered in by Lord Paw, Ambassador Extraordinary from the
United Provinces, is referred to Council, who are likewise to hear
what he has further to say, and treat with him, and upon his
desires made this day to Council,—that they will give him audience
to-morrow, 9 a.m.; Sir Oliver Fleming to signify this to him. |
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12. The business of Ireland to be considered on Monday next. |
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13. Council to sit to-morrow at 8 a.m., to give audience to the
Ambassador from the United Provinces, and those members now in
town to attend. |
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14. To write to the Commissioners of Customs at Bristol to permit
the ships now in that port, bound for the Straits and Bilboa, to pass
notwithstanding the embargo, Council being informed that the goods
on board are perishable. |
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15. Mr. De la Barre to be sent to by Mr. Fleetwood to come to
Council to-morrow. |
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16. Both the papers delivered to Council by the Spanish Ambassador referred to the Committee of Foreign Affairs, to consider and
report; the said committee to sit on Monday morning for this
purpose. |
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17. The entertainment of the Ambassadors Extraordinary from
the United Provinces to be continued to him to-morrow, and Mr.
Bond, steward for this entertainment, to have notice. |
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18. Mr. Nevill and Mr. Martin to dine with the said Ambassador
to-morrow. |
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19. The Committee for Examinations to send for—Turner
and—Heath, and examine them concerning what was given by
Turner to Heath, to procure him to solicit his enlargement, when
Turner was a prisoner by warrant of Council, and what Turner
gave to any others for procuring the delivery of his petition to the
Council; and to send for all other witnesses relative to this business, and report. |
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23. The packets of Mr. de la Barre and Mr. de la Vall to be
delivered to them, nothing dangerous having been found in them. |
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24. Mr. Scott to defray the charges of Rich. Bartlett for apprehending Capt. Oxford, when he endeavoured his passage to foreign
parts, as also for bringing up the books of Lieut.-Col. Lilburne which
he seized, being sent over from foreign parts. |
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25. Sir Jas. Harrington and Sir Wm. Masham to be a committee
to receive overtures for the public profit from a person to be named
by Edw. Woodgate, and to report. |
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28. To write to the Navy Committee that Council have appointed
the Navy Commissioners, if they find it necessary, to impress money
on account to the merchant ships taken up for the service, and to
desire them to give order for the payment of sums certified to them
by the Navy Commissioners as paid to the shipowners. |
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30. Order to be given to the Treasurer of the navy to secure the
money to be sent to the Downs, in Deal or Dover Castle, in case
the ships for which it is designed are not at present there. |
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31. Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood to order a horse guard to be ready at
Gravesend, to convoy a sum of money to Dover for the fleet. |
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33. The castle of Conway, when the garrison shall be drawn out
of it, being the inheritance of Lord Conway, to be delivered to him,
he entering into a bond of 3,000l., in which his son, Mr. Conway, is
to be joined with him, that the said castle shall not be made use of
at any time to the prejudice of the commonwealth. [I. 28, pp. 69–
76.] |
| June 11. |
36. Council of State to General Robt. Blake. We much rejoice
to find the constant resolution of the fleet, not only to prosecute
with all faithfulness and activity what is before you, but to do it
with a humble reliance upon the Lord, and the guidance of His spirit,
which much adds to our hope of seeing a blessed issue of this great
work. The Navy Commissioners and Victuallers have attended us
to day, and we hope that business is put into a good way of dispatch. You will see by the enclosed the necessity of taking some
care for clearing the western coast of pirates, but the way of doing
it we leave to yourself. [Copy, ½ page.] |
June 11.
Whitehall. |
37. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Upon considering your account of the fleet in reference to victuals, and your
proposals for more effectual dispatch of that business and prevention of inconveniences, we commit the ordering thereof to you,
with power to give requisite directions, as well for the timely doing
as the goodness of the provisions, whereof there have been complaints brought before us, and so to order the whole business that
the fleet in the Downs may be first victualled, and be ready together,
or they will be disabled for action. |
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We likewise desire your care in fitting forth the ships lately
pressed by our order; for furnishing them with guns we have
written the Trinity House Commissioners to borrow guns, carriages,
&c. for those ships, to be received on appraisement by indifferent
men; and you are to give the owners security in the name of Council
for returning the same in good condition, or the value, if lost or
broken. Confer with the masters and owners of those ships as to
the freight, &c., and settle that business with frugality and ease
to the State, both as to the time they are to be out, and otherwise,
and what money you want we have written the Navy Commissioners to provide. |
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For the better enabling you to perform these directions, you are
authorised to grant warrants for pressing vessels and men. Give
order for dispatching away the fire-ships, and place commanders and
officers upon them, to carry them to the Downs, with orders to attend
the directions of the General of the fleet. Council has ordered the
Ordnance officers to put on board powder and other stores, as certified by you, and such guns as cannot be supplied by the Trinity
House. [1¾ pages.] |
| June 12. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Lady ketch to be paid for past service, before she was
taken on to this summer's guard, and a letter written to the Navy
Committee to this purpose. |
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2. The money for the fleet to be secured in Dover Castle, and the
Governor of the castle to give his acknowledgment for it to him who
delivers it. |
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5. The facts of Mrs. Hamilton's case, in respect to her husband's
service and sufferings, and the debts owing to him from Parliament,
to be represented to Parliament by Mr. Scott. |
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6. The petition of Ann Hollister referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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7. To issue a warrant to the Commissioners of Customs to permit
Wm. Panther, merchant, to export 2,000 qrs. of barley or malt, out
of counties where it is cheapest, and the price such that it is not
forbidden by the statute, on security to import silver value 1,100l.,
and bring it to the Mint in the Tower to be coined. |
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8. Council to meet on Monday at 9 a.m. |
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9. The petition of Gervase Lock referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to examine and report. |
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10. The letter from the Governor of Warwick Castle, giving an
account of the magazine there, referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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11. The business of Lady Ranelagh to be considered on Tuesday,
and all orders of Parliament or Council relating to it to be brought
at that time. |
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12. To write to the Army Committee to pay the surgeon of MajorGen. Deane and Col. Fairfax's regiments as much as they usually
allow, for buying new surgeons' chests for the two regiments. |
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15. Council to meet at 4 this afternoon. |
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16. Pass for Joanna Carter to foreign parts if Mr. Thurloe be
satisfied, upon speaking with her, of the occasion of her going. |
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17. The Earl Marshal, now prisoner in the Tower, to be restored
to the liberty which he formerly had on the same terms. |
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18. The Admiralty Committee to consider fit persons to be
appointed to take care of ships and goods taken from the Dutch,
and report their names to Council. |
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21. The Earl of Leven to have leave to go to London and remain
for two months. [I. 28, pp. 77–81.] |
| June 12. |
38. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We have your
notice of 11 Holland ships laden with salt, &c. being brought in to
Dover, as also a cruiser of 22 guns; we have referred it to a committee to name commissioners to be entrusted with that affair, so
that no inconvenience may fall out therein, and their resolution shall
be communicated to you. Meantime take care that such ships as
are brought in are properly secured, without the least embezzlement.
[Copy, ½ page.] |
| June 14. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write to the Commissioners of Customs to secure such
Dutch ships as shall be sent to them, by taking away their sails and
rudders, and spiking their decks, and to appoint them to such port
in the Thames as they think fit, and to secure the goods, so that
they may not be embezzled, and to permit the ships' companies to
remain aboard till further order. |
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3. Mr. Martin and Col. Morley added to the committee to treat
with the Danish Ambassador. |
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4. All papers relating to the late treaty with the Dutch Ambassador to be ready against afternoon. |
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5. Alderman Chiverton to deliver to Mr. Thurloe a book which
he has in his hands concerning |
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6. The treaties or writings in the Paper office, relating to Denmark, to be looked out, to be used as there shall be occasion in the
treaty with the Ambassador from Denmark. |
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7. To write to Capt. Jordan to send all Dutch ships which he
shall take to the port of London, to be secured. |
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8. To write to Major-Gen. Deane to take notice of his letter,
wherein was enclosed an inventory of goods found in Dunottar
Castle, and to desire him to send them to London, with the books
named in the inventory, by the most secure and convenient
passage. |
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9. To write to Capt. Moulton at Portsmouth, that in case a
vessel shall not be sent from Gen. Blake to convoy the money to
Guernsey, the ship Francis convoy it, and thence sail to Cane [Caen ?],
and bring thence into the Downs such vessels as are there ready. |
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10. The letter from the commissioners in Ireland, dated Cork,
June 5th, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to
speak with the Treasurers-at-war as to providing the money
desired. |
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11. The vessel laden with goods and provisions for the soldiers
and island of Guernsey to set sail with the convoy, notwithstanding
the embargo. |
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12. By order of Parliament of June 11, Council have appointed
Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Viscount Lisle, Lord
Chief Justice St. John, Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, and Col. Morley to
meet with Lord Paw, receive his overtures in writing, and report;
they are to meet the Ambassador at 4 this afternoon, and so from
time to time as there shall be occasion. Sir O. Fleming to signify
the same to his Lordship, and attend him to the place appointed. |
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13. The Earl of Pembroke to be President of the Council for the
ensuing month. |
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14. The petitions of all who have desired leave to carry men out
of Ireland into foreign parts referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, to report. |
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15. Notice to be given to all ships trading in the Sound to make
a rendezvous at Elsinore, and not to leave the Sound till they receive
convoy from Gen. Blake; a letter to be written to the Resident at
Hamburg, to give notice to the said ships. |
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16. Whereas Council have thought fit, in this conjuncture, that
all merchant ships trading to the Baltic homeward bound should come
together in a fleet, in order that a fit convoy may more conveniently
be appointed for them,—it is ordered that all such ships come to Elsinore Castle, and do not sail out of the Sound until a convoy from Gen.
Blake be there ready to receive them, with which they are to sail
to their designed ports, and all persons concerned are to take notice
hereof. |
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17. Mr. Scott to report to Parliament to-morrow a letter of intelligence, read this day. |
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19. The petition of Edw. Carter, surveyor of works, referred to
the Committee of Parliament for Whitehall, or the members of
Council who are of that committee, who are to examine and take
a more particular account from him how the money desired by him
has been expended, and to consider out of what treasury the money
shall be paid, and report. |
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21. The commissioners appointed to treat with Lord Paw are to
demand a sight of the powers and authority given to him by his
superiors to conclude on such matters as he has to offer, and to
acquaint him that Parliament desires that all speed may be used on
his part in this treaty, assuring him that nothing shall be wanting
on the part of Council to bring the same to a speedy issue. |
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23. The letter from Gen. Blake, and the list enclosed, to be reported to Parliament by Sir Henry Vane. |
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24. Sir Hen. Vane to represent to Parliament that Council having,
in pursuance of their order of June 8, 1651, considered the business
of Ireland, upon perusing the commissions of Lord General Cromwell
as Lieutenant of Ireland, they find that it is dated June 23, 1649,
and was to continue for three years; and that his other commission
as Captain General is dated June 8, 1650, and is to last till Parliament shall otherwise ordain. That on 19 May 1649, the people of
England and all its territories are by Act of Parliament constituted
a commonwealth, and hereupon Council offers it to Parliament that
the commissions in Ireland, as to the military part, being to determine the 23rd of this instant June, may speedily be provided for
[I. 28, pp. 81–85; I. 29, pp. 1–4.] |
| June 14. |
Council of State to the high sheriffs of all the counties of England
and Wales, and the sheriffs of 24 principal towns. You are herewith to receive the Acts of Parliament for a day of public fasting
and humiliation to be kept on 30 June, and cause them to be dis
tributed to all the parishes under your jurisdiction, that none may
pretend ignorance, and a special account will be required. With
notes of the messengers, &c. by whom the letters and Acts were sent.
[I. 28, p. 86.] |
| June 14. |
39. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We have received
your list of the Dutch ships, and that you might be eased as much
as may be from trouble of this nature, we have ordered the Commissioners of Customs to secure all such ships, and preserve the
goods on board; therefore give them notice of all such sent into the
Thames; for those sent into any other port, give notice to the commissioners there, who will receive directions from the commissioners in
London. We had given order for sending back the common seamen
to their country, and for securing the officers; but upon further
consideration, we desire you to give direction for keeping all of them
on board their respective ships, which are to be secured from sailing
away by taking off their sails and rudders, and the Commissioners
of Customs are to give us notice when the victuals aboard their
respective ships are nearly spent, that further order may be taken.
[Copy, ¾ page.] |
| June 14. |
40. Council of State to General Robert Blake. The fleet under
Van Tromp daily increases, and is now recruited to considerable
numbers, whereby just ground of jealousy is given that their intentions are to pursue those actions of hostility already begun upon
our fleet. To prevent their future accession of strength, as the
whole fleet under your command is victualled to 1 September, let all
opportunities be improved to put in execution the resolutions of
Parliament, and the instructions formerly sent you from us. We
have had frequent experience of your care and vigilance, from the
first engagement in the Downs, and are fully assured of your continuance in the same. |
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Notwithstanding the arrival of the Dutch Ambassador, who has
had audience in Parliament, and is referred to us to hear what he
has further to say, as also to treat with him, yet Parliament orders
that we hold close to its former answers and declarations, a copy
of which we enclose, you being one of our number, and recommend
to you to effectually pursue your instructions. [Copy, 1 page.] |
June 14.
Landguard Fort. |
41. Benj. Gifford to the President of the Council of State. I have
received a letter from the Ordnance Committee, addressed to Quartermaster-General Ireton, Governor of this place, who died the same
day it arrived, and since then the Lord General has given me the charge.
According to the request in that letter, I send the account of the
stores at Landguard and Harwich, both places being in my commission, and doubt not the Council of State will consider whether the
proportion of powder and ball be answerable to the ordnance of both
garrisons, which number about 45. Flags are also wanted, but
being for ornament and not strength, I leave it to you; they give
testimony of the side we hold to, though none of our abilities to
defend that side. [¾ page.] Enclosing, |
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41. i. Account of powder, shot, and match at Landguard Fort
and at Harwich. No flags at either place. [½ page.] |
June 14.
Leghorn. |
42. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. Details of
ships. We hear of no French men-of-war abroad, but within a
month, a dozen sail will be sent out of Provence, to relieve Barcelona,
and when that service is done, their ordinary way of payment is to
catch what merchant ships they can. I hope the ships intended
hither by the State will prevent them. The Holland men-of-war,
18 sail, are still before Toulon, without effecting anything considerable. [1¾ pages.] |
June 14.
Rawmeer. |
43. Hump. May to Lord Conway. Were I not tied to daily
attendance, I should have committed the crime of waiting upon you
with this bearer, whose highest hope is to be your servant, but you
must lay my errors on my brother. The lad will use his utmost
endeavours to prove himself as faithful and diligent as his friends
conceive him capable, and were not this also my belief, I would not
hazard my reputation in the least degree, for all the glory the devil
has left the world. [1 page.] |
| June 15. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The ship King of Poland, now stayed at the Isle of Wight, to
be permitted to come to the port of London, notwithstanding the
embargo. |
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2. The petition of Thos. Davids, receiver of assessments in co.
Pembroke, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report. |
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3. Mr. Bond, Mr. Scott, Col. Morley, and Mr. Neville to be a
committee on the petitions desiring Irish men for service in foreign
parts, and to report. |
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4. The petition of John Shanvell referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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6. The Lord General to attend to the supply of a commander for
Landguard Fort, Council being informed that the captain is lately
dead. |
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7. The letter from Benj. Gifford from Landguard Fort referred to
the Ordnance Committee. [Also Vol. XXIV., No. 44.] |
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8. To write to the Navy Committee that Col. Thomson has contracted with three ketches for the service at—apiece, and to desire
them to order that the money be satisfied. |
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9. To write to Col. Thomson that Council has given order for
providing the carpenters', boatswains', and gunners' stores, a list of
which he has sent; to approve what has been done by him since his
going down, and to return him thanks, &c. |
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10. To write to Sir George Ayscue, to hasten him, and the ships
with him, into the Downs. |
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12. The Navy Committee to order the carpenters' and boatswains'
stores, in a list enclosed, to be speedily sent to the fleet. |
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13. The petition of the Mayor and jurats of Rye, Sussex,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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14. To write to Gen. Blake concerning the four men-of-war of the
United Provinces, that Council will consider the matter, and signify
its resolutions. |
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15. To write to the Navy Committee to take care that the
Vanguard be hastened out, and all merchant ships which are taken
up. |
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16. The paper given in to Council from the agent to the Hanse
Towns referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. |
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17. Col. Morley to represent to Parliament the papers which have
been delivered to Council from Lord Hempstead, Extraordinary
Ambassador from the United Provinces; Lord Commissioner Whitelock to be in Parliament at the time. |
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18. To write to the Militia Commissioners of co. Hereford, to
represent what has been offered to Council by the petition of Miles
Hill, and to desire them to examine the business, and give order
agreeably to justice. |
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19. To write to Capt. Swanley to take into his convoy vessels
bound to Hull, Boston, and Yarmouth, now ready to set sail from
the Thames. |
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20. The petition of Anne Parrie and Marg. Roberts referred to
the Committee for Examinations, to report. |
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21. The business concerning Ireland to be considered to-morrow
afternoon, and the Lord General to be there. |
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22. Order, on consideration of the papers delivered to Council and
their commissioners by Lord Paw, and also of what has passed at two
conferences between him and the commissioners, that the whole be
reported to Parliament; Sir O. Fleming to signify the same to the
Ambassador. |
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23. Col. Herbert Morley to report to Parliament what Council
have directed touching the conference with Paw, and the papers;
and it not appearing that the Ambassador has power to treat or
conclude, Council submit the whole to Parliament. |
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24. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to attend Parliament tomorrow, on making the report touching the Dutch losses, and to
inform Parliament of particulars, as occasion may require. [I. 29,
pp. 4–9.] |
| June 15. |
45. Council of State to General Robert Blake. Having received
petitions from persons concerned in the ships bound for Newfoundland, now with you in the Downs, for their release, that they may
proceed on their voyage, we desire you to dismiss them, and acquaint
them that they are to keep together in one fleet, for their mutual
assistance and defence, we being informed that Rupert with his fleet
had a design to go towards Newfoundland, to disturb the trade
there. Give the like permission and direction to such other ships,
bound thither, as come into the Downs. [Copy, ½ page.] |
| June 16. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Thos. Wemys, a Scotch prisoner on bail,
referred to the Committee for Prisoners, who, if they think fit, are to
discharge him. |
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2. A list of prisoners taken at the battle of Worcester, and now
in restraint in the prisons about town, to be represented to Parliament by Mr. Corbett, that their pleasure may be known. |
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3. The Lieutenant of the Tower to certify by what warrant Sir
Sackville Crow stands committed to the Tower. |
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4. The petition of Col. John Buller, prisoner in the Tower, laid
aside. |
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5. That of Dame Mary Hartop, Eliz. Stock, and Anne Danvers,
sisters of Thos. Cooke, now prisoner in the Tower, to be presented
to Parliament by Alderman Pennington. |
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11. The papers of Lord Paw to be translated from French into
English. |
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12. The Lord President to report to Parliament to-morrow the
papers which have been given to Council from Lord Paw. |
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13. The Irish and Scotch Committee,—in pursuance of the order
of Parliament of the 15th, referring it to Council to consider what
powers are to be given to such as shall have the civil power in
Ireland,—to prepare a commission and instructions for such persons
as shall be sent commissioners thither, and to report what they
propose this day fortnight, or sooner if they possibly can. |
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14. The report from the committee for the business of London to
be made to morrow, after the report of the papers given in from the
Danish Ambassador. [I. 29, pp. 9–20.] |
| June 17. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Wm. Legg, wardrobe keeper, to have 300l. a year for performing the duties of his place, and paying all incident charges (excepting the buying or hiring of hangings or other stuff, when the
commonwealth wardrobe is defective), to begin from June 19, 1651,
and continue during the time of this Council. |
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4. To write to the Navy Commissioners, approving Gen. Blake's
fitting out the three Dutch men-of-war, and to desire them to correspond with him concerning their fitting, and to take care that
they be furnished with men and victuals, to be supplied from hence
and not from the fleet, as also with all other things necessary. |
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6. To write to the Navy Committee that, besides the five ketches
already taken up, five more must be taken on, and to desire them
therefore to order that they be paid for according to contract. |
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7. The Earl of Pembroke and Mr. Carew added to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs. |
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8. Mr. Neville and Mr. Carew added to the Committee for treating
with the Dutch Ambassador. |
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11. To write to Gen. Blake, noticing his letters of the 15th and
16th, and a letter of Col. Thomson of the 15th, with the paper
enclosed, and to give account to him of what Council have done in
the matters mentioned in those letters. |
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12. The auditors for imprest to examine the account of Mr. Bond
for entertainment of the Danish and Dutch Ambassadors, and
certify thereon to Council. |
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13. The bill brought in by Mr. Gay, for finding coaches for
bringing in Lord Paw, to be paid out of the contingent moneys of
Council. |
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14. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider what allowance is to be given to those employed in entertaining the Danish
Ambassador and Lord Paw, and to report. |
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16. Nich. Burgh to be under-graver of the Mint, the officers of
the Mint to admit him thereto. |
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17. The Mayor of Ipswich, Nathaniel and Fras. Bacon, and John
Brandling to dispose of such strangers who are now prisoners from
the sea there, either in colliers' ships, or as they see cause, provided the prisoners are not suffered to straggle up and down the
country. |
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18. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider what has been
propounded by the Danish Ambassador, and also the several treaties
between England and Denmark, and to prepare an answer to be
reported to Council. |
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19. Order to be given to Matthew Heyman, commander of the
Henry, to stay some hours with the rest of the fleet at Dartmouth,
to receive the commissioners aboard him. |
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21. Jas. Sharpe, minister, to be permitted to return to Scotland,
rendering himself to Major-Gen. Deane on his coming thither. |
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23. The petition of John Leigh, merchant of London, referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to do as in cases of that
nature. |
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24. To write to Gen. Blake to permit the St. Lucar Merchant,
now in the Downs and bound for Cadiz, to proceed on her voyage. |
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25. The list of Dutch ships taken by the fleet, and sent to the
Commissioners of Customs, referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, to consider how the ships and mariners may be disposed of,
and to report. |
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26. The petition of Wm. Huby referred to Mr. Scott, to certify
what allowance he has made him on his former petition. |
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27. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to meet to-morrow at
7 a.m., and Council at 8, and notice to be given to the members of
Council. |
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28. The petition of Antonio Fernandes referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to examine and report. |
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29. That of Edw. Bushell and others to the said committee, who
are to examine whether the ship named belongs to Englishmen, and
to give order as they think fit. |
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30. The information of Wm. Chase, of Wivenho, Essex, referred
to the Committee for Examinations. |
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33. The Committee of Foreign Affairs to draw up an answer to
the papers which Lord Paw has delivered to Parliament or Council,
keeping close to the former answers and declarations made by Parliament, and to report with speed. |
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34. Council having received a paper from Lord Paw, desiring a
speedy meeting with the commissioners, 6 this evening appointed
for the meeting, if his Lordship think fit, in the usual place; Sir
O. Fleming to signify the same to him, and to bring him to the
said place. [I. 29, pp. 20–27.] |
| June 18. |
46. Order in Parliament that 10,000l. be charged upon the
remainder of the 50,000l., to be raised by way of doubling on the
lands and estates forfeited for treason, and be issued as the Council
of State shall direct, for carrying on their survey. [½ page.] |
| June 18. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Sir H. Vane to represent to Parliament that, at Lord Paw's desire
for a meeting with the commissioners, to propound matters of great
moment, they met him, and he, having propounded things by word
of mouth, has sent in a paper to the effect thereof. |
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2. Council to sit to-morrow at 9 a.m., and the Commissioners for
Foreign Affairs at 7; Council to be summoned accordingly. |
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3. One of the [Navy ?] Commissioners and Mr. Coytmor to take
account of what ships are in the river, and what are ready, and
how long any have been ready, particularly the Old Warwick and
the Mary fly-boat, and to give account to Council on Monday. |
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4. To write to the Commissioners of Customs and of Prize Goods
to consider how the men on board the Dutch ships may be provided
for, for 10 days, and what the Commissioners for Prize Goods issue
on that behalf shall be discharged by Council. |
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5. So much of the paper sent in by Lord Paw as relates to the
answer (already ordered) to the papers heretofore delivered, referred
to the Committee for Foreign Affairs to answer. |
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6. Sir David Cunningham, of Robertland, to have the liberty of
the Tower, and on certificate by the doctor, Council to consider his
further desire for liberty in and about the city. |
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8. Mr. Holland and one other of the Navy Commissioners to
attend the Admiralty Committee to-morrow, at 7 a.m. |
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9. The petition of Col. Gilbert Stewart referred to the Committee
of Prisoners. |
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12. Col. Mackworth to examine the petition of Bonham Amyars,
of Stottesdon, co. Salop, and give order to set the petitioner at
liberty, on security to act nothing to the prejudice of the State,
sending up the examinations. |
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13. The bond given by Sharp, a Scotch minister, to be delivered
up. |
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14. The letter from the Navy Commissioners, of June 18th,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs. [I. 29, pp. 27–30.] |
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47. The Admiralty Committee to present an estimate of the
charges the State has been put to, and the damages sustained from
the United Provinces, this summer. [½ page.] |
| June 18. |
48. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We wrote you
last night that we approved of your fitting out the three Dutch
men-of-war brought in by you; and as we now hear there is a fourth,
we approve of that being fitted out also. [Copy, ¼ page.] |
| June 19. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of the trustees for the sale of lands forfeited for
treason referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, according to an
order of Parliament of June 18; they also to consider how the orders
of Parliament in reference to the money charged upon the 50,000l.
to be raised by way of doubling upon the lands, in relation to the
payment for Peter * * *, to the end the instructions of Parliament, as to both particulars, may be answered; the committee to
report on Monday next, Alderman Allein to be present. |
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3. The answer to the papers of Lord Paw referred to Col. Martin,
Lord Bradshaw, and Mr. Scott, who are to meet at 4 p.m., and at
5 p.m. to report. |
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4. The Council to be summoned for 5 p.m. |
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5. Smith, a merchant, apprehended on suspicion of being a Jesuit,
and for holding correspondence with the enemies, to be sent to the
Gatehouse. |
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6. The Committee of Examinations to examine Smith, and report. |
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7. The soldier who apprehended and brought him from Dover to
be allowed the expenses of his journey to and fro; Mr. Frost to pay
him out of the contingent money. |
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8, 9. The answer to the papers of Lord Paw of 24/14 June, to be
fairly written in English, signed by the President, and delivered to
Lord Paw by Sir O. Fleming. |
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10. Mr. Villers to attend Council on Monday at 3 p.m. |
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11. Cols. Martin, Purefoy, and Morley added to the committee
for disposing of such Irish as are to be sent to the service of
foreign states and princes, to meet in the little Horse Chamber on
Monday at 2. |
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12. [Sir] David Cunningham, prisoner in the Tower, to have liberty
in and about the city, to use means for recovery of his health, on
security to be forthcoming. |
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13. Council to be summoned for 8 a.m. Monday, particularly the
Lord General. |
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14. The petition of Nath. Markes referred to the Committee for
Examinations, to report. |
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15. M. Augier's secretary to be continued in his employment in
France until the last of September, and to have for his entertainment 10s. a day from March 25th, 1651; Mr. Frost to pay the same
out of the contingent money. [I. 29, pp. 30–33.] |
| June 21. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. To write to Sir Geo. Ayscue. |
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4. The committee appointed to treat with Lord Paw to give him
a conference between 2 and 3 this afternoon, in the usual place;
Sir Oliver Fleming to signify the same to him. |
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5. The present debate to be taken up at 4 p.m. |
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6. The petition of Walter Jacobson referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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7. That of John Bernard to the Committee for Examinations, to
report. |
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8. Members of Council summoned for to-morrow at 7 a.m. |
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9. Wm. Crane to be sent to the Gatehouse, for counterfeiting
debentures. |
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10. The Committee for Examinations to send for Col. Leighton,
examine him on the cause of his being here, and let him know that
he must at his peril depart within 30 days. [I. 29, pp. 33–35.] |
| June 21. |
49. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We perceive, by
your letters and Col. Thompson's account, that the fleet will be very
soon in a condition to put to sea to execute instructions, and are
confident you will use that expedition which the state of affairs
requires, and pray that the Lord will continue His presence amongst
you for good. |
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We enclose our answer given to Lord Ambassador Paw's paper.
There are four Dutch men-of-war off the Land's End, who examine
ships that pass that way; give such directions concerning them
as may prevent inconvenience to English merchants. [Copy,
¾ page.] |
| June 22. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Sovereign, Resolution, Vanguard, and James, to be 4 of
the 10 State's ships to be added to the 30 merchant ships for
strengthening the fleet, and the report from the Admiralty Committee concerning the fleet to be recommitted for alteration accordingly. [Also Vol. XXIV., No. 50.] |
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2. The present debate to be resumed in the afternoon. |
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4. The Ordnance Committee to consider the survey of Tilbury
Fort, and to report speedily what should be done. |
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5. The part of Lieut.-Col. Crompton's letter referring to a Dutch
ship of war now riding near Tilbury Fort referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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7. [Major] Edw. Broughton, prisoner in the Tower, to have liberty
for 3 days to visit his wife, lying dangerously sick, on good security
for his return. |
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8. The petition of Jas. Lundin, Scotchman, referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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9. That of Wm. Hodder, merchant, to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to report out of what treasury the money desired
may be paid. |
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12. That of Sir Thomas Urquhart, of Cromarty, Scotland, referred
to the Lord General. |
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13. That of Col. John Gorges and Capt. Nath. Quaish to the Irish
and Scotch Committee. |
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14. That of Cornet Michael Morfield referred to Col. Wauton,
Geo. Glapthorne, Lieut.-Col. Underwood, Wm. Fisher, and Lieut.Col. Diamond, to determine, or to report. |
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15. That of Giles Van de Putt, merchant of London, referred
to the Admiralty Committee to report. [I. 29, pp. 35–39.] |
June 22.
London. |
51. Lady E. Lowther to Joseph Williamson. I doubt not but
you have received my son, with our letters entreating your care for
improving all good in him, and restraining all irregularities, as he is
the hope and only stem of his father. I implore of the Almighty,
and labour for all means conducible thereto; I conceive your discreet government and admonition may much promote it. Tell me
whether you find him tractable or disorderly; his disposition is
good, and his natural parts reasonable, but his acquirements meaner
than I desire; however he is young enough yet to learn, and by
study may recover, if not recall, his lost time. |
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In the first place, endeavour to settle him in his religion, as the
basis of all our other hopes, and the more to be considered in regard
of the looseness of the place where you are. I doubt not but you
have well considered of the resolve to travel to Italy, yet I have
this to say for my fond fears (besides the imbecility of my sex), my
affections are all contracted into one head; also I know the hotness
of his temper, apt to feverishness. Yet I submit him to your total
management, only praying the God of Heaven to direct you for the
best, and to make him tractable to you, and laborious for his own
advancement. [2 pages.] |
| June 23. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write to Col. Whetham to reduce 4 private soldiers in
Portsmouth garrison, and with the money arising therefrom, to
entertain such person as he shall think fit to be chaplain there. |
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2. The contractors for sale of the late King's lands to forbear to
sell the platforms and bulwarks, Governor's house, and lodge, &c. in
Portsmouth garrison, until further orders. |
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3. To write to the committee for removing obstructions in the sale
of the late King's lands, to certify whether the above platforms, &c.
belonging to Portsmouth garrison are excepted, by the Act of Parliament for sale of the late King's lands, from being put to sale. |
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4. The Admiralty Committee to bring to-morrow a copy of such
instructions as have been given to Gen. Blake. |
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5. When a report is made to Parliament of the Dutch business,
the papers in answer to Lord Paw, and those since sent by him, to be
also reported. |
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6. John Lewis, Jas. Rosier, Sam. Fursman, and Capt. Nicholls,
to be committed to the Gatehouse, for counterfeiting debentures. |
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7. The Committee for Examinations to send for the above-named,
examine them, and report. [I. 29, pp. 39–41.] |
| June 23. |
52. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We received
yours of yesterday from Dover Road, desiring direction as to taking
a ship bound for Newfoundland into the State's service; but considering the condition of Newfoundland and the fishery there, and
that there is some danger of Prince Rupert making some attempt
thereon, we do not think it safe to detain any ship, especially such
as are fit for service, from their voyage thither; suffer her to go
on her voyage, and lose no time in the affairs now under hand.
[Copy, 2/3 page.] |
| June 24. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Ordnance Committee to consider what proportion of
powder should be allowed to Lieut.-Col. Worsley, for the exercise
of the Lord General's regiment, and to report. |
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3. To write the Commissioners of Customs to cause all perishable
goods, taken in Dutch ships, to be prized and delivered to the
owners, to be disposed of by them as they think fit, provided they
first give in sufficient security for their value, in case they shall be
adjudged to the commonwealth. [I. 29, pp. 41, 42.] |
| June 24. |
53. Petition of Fras. Ashe, Governor, and the Company of Merchants trading to Russia, to the Committee for Foreign Affairs to
review a letter lying before the Council of State, and after making
such alterations and additions as may be deemed necessary, to send
the same to the Emperor of Russia, and to permit petitioners to send
their ships to Russia this year, which if they may go, must leave
Gravesend by 10 July next. Formerly petitioned the Council of
State concerning the loss of their privileges in Russia, and were
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who ordered petitioners to send a copy of their privileges, which they did, and have
attended several times, but have not been able to receive their resolutions or encouragement as to proceeding in that trade, on account
of the committee's other weighty affairs. [1 page.] |
| June 24. |
54. Miles Woodshaw to [Lord Conway]. Private affairs. Mr. Smyth,
of Paternoster Row, has sued you to an outlawry. I have given Darby
his usual daily allowance, as you promised to give me an order for
something for him, but did not. The old woman that looks after
your lodgings has now been with you a year, and asks what you
will allow her; inform me and I will pay her, and stay until you can
conveniently spare it. [¾ page.] |
| June 25. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. 14 days further liberty to be given to Mr. Broughton to continue with his sick wife, his security being renewed. |
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3. The petition of Gilbert Keate, &c. referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to examine and report. |
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4. That of Wm. Graves, gunmaker, to transport 1,500 birding
pieces into Barbary, referred to the Committee for Law and Examinations, who are to consider of the powers of Council to give licenses
of that nature, and to report. |
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5. Liberty to be given to Jas. Wemys, prisoner at Windsor Castle,
to go to London for a month, on giving security in 2,000l., two
sureties in 1,000l. each, to render himself prisoner at the month's end,
either at Windsor or such other prison as Council shall direct. |
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6. The Earl of Carnwarth to have liberty to go to Epsom for six
weeks, to drink the waters. |
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7, 8. The petitions of Antonio Fernandez Carvajal, and of the
Mayor, jurats, and commonalty of Rye and Hastings, referred to the
Admiralty Committee, to examine and report. |
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10. The appointed commissioners to meet with Lord Paw this
night at 6, at the usual place in Whitehall, Sir Oliver Fleming to
acquaint him herewith. In case he offer anything concerning the
matter of fact, the commissioners are to adhere to the answers of
Parliament and Council already given. |
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11. The Council to sit until the commissioners return. |
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12. The business of Ireland to be considered on Tuesday next. |
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13. The Irish and Scotch Committee to bring in on Tuesday their
report concerning Ireland. |
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15. Mr. Hatter to receive the 450l. ordered to be paid by Mr.
Frost out of the exigent money. |
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16. Lieut.-Col. Roseworm to be paid off by Mr. Frost what is due
on the entertainment allowed him of 10s. a day. |
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17. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider what increase
of allowance is to be made to Lieut.-Col. Roseworm as engineergeneral, and to report. |
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18. The Committee for Examinations to prepare something to be
offered to Council, and if approved of, to Parliament, whereby all
persons whose estates have been put to sale by Act of Parliament
may be prohibited to remain in England. |
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19. The letter brought to the Lord General by Col. Leighton to
be given back to him. |
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20. The Committee for disposing of Irishmen to foreign service to
consider the propositions of the Spanish Ambassador and others, for
taking some of those men, and to report. |
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21. The Committee for Law and Examinations to prepare a
declaration,—according to order of Parliament referring it to
Council to do so,—for asserting the right of this nation to the
sovereignty of the sea and the fisheries, and to bring it to Council
with all speed; Lord Bradshaw to take care of this. |
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22. The commissioners for treating with Lord Paw to desire him
to give speedy and positive answer to the propositions of Parliament,
to be delivered to him by the commissioners at a conference at 6
this night. |
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23. Council to meet on Monday next at 9 a.m. |
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25. The commissioners appointed to treat with Lord Paw to
deliver him the answer of Parliament of June 25, to that part
of the paper whereby his Lordship desires the commissioners to
propound what they think reasonable and just, in order to compose
speedily the present differences between the commonwealth and the
States General. [I. 29, pp. 42–47.] |
| June 25. |
55. Council of State to General Robert Blake. We have received
yours from off the South Foreland, of the readiness of the fleet to
put to sea, and pray the Lord to go along with you, and be your
wisdom and strength. We enclose intelligence from the Low Countries which may be of use to you, and desire a particular list of
what ships you carry with you, and what you leave behind under
Sir George Ayscue. If you have not time to furnish it, Sir George
can prepare and send it us. [Copy, 2/3 page.] |
| June 26. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The committee for treating with Lord Paw, in conformity to
his desire, to give him a meeting this afternoon at 5, at the usual
place, Sir O. Fleming to signify the same, and to attend him. |
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2. The Navy Commissioners to give account on Monday in what
readiness the ships now in the river are, and when they will be fit
to go to sea. [Also Vol. XXIV., No. 56]. |
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3. Mr. Coytmor to take a view of the said ships, and to report. |
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4. Council being informed by Alderman Pennington of several
tumultuous meetings near Moorfield, particularly on the Lord's day,
and having received an account thereof by Dr. Hubbord, the latter
is to be told to put it in writing, and present it to Council. |
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5. The petition of John Raven referred to the Admiralty Committee
to report. |
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6. Mr. Frost to pay for the printing of a book in justification of
the engagement, out of the incident moneys. |
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7. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to take order for printing
the book called Mare Clausum, and Mr. Dugard to print it. [I. 29,
pp. 48, 49.] |
| June 26. |
57. Carew. Raleigh to Lord Conway. I send you a parcel of
papers which perchance you will scorn, as they are old, rotten, and
dirty, and such as a person less intelligent than yourself would
hardly understand; but they are all receipts, and most in my father's
hand, and therefore approved ones. I have many others of verses
and discourses of several kinds, which, on the return of these, shall
be sent if you desire it. |
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Our Council is much divided about Holland affairs, and nothing
determined, but we are providing for war, by manning our ships,
and caring for money, in order to which Lord Craven's estate and
Mr. Cooke's are voted to be sold. You shall not be ignorant of
what we know here, and in requital, I doubt not but you will let
us know how the noble lord and excellent lady are at Petworth, as
also Lord Stanhope. Lady Bettie increases in beauty and goodness,
if it be possible. Let me know if you have found any ease or
medicine for your stone, or a cure for Mrs. Ramsdell's green sickness,
so that it may not fall any more into her legs. Does the captain
grow smooth and plump, and when is he coming to London? My
wife sends her service. [Damaged, 1¼ pages.] |
June 27.
Sunday. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Lord Paw, having desired audience this afternoon, the commissioners are to give him a meeting at his house, and hear what he
has to offer, and report to Council. [I. 29, p. 49.] |
| June 28. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. To write to the Navy Victuallers that the Clare galliot, Wm.
Beck, captain, is coming into Portsmouth to victual, and that they
take care that victuals may be ready, and they are to write to
Capt. Moulton to take such other course as they judge best for this
service. |
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4. To write to Sir Geo. Ayscue to send the number of ships with
him, and their condition, and what others he expects to come to him,
and likewise to give frequent intelligence of what he shall receive
from Gen. Blake and of all other occurrences. To enclose to him the
intelligence from Capt. Wm. Becke, and to desire him to send convoy
for the ships mentioned in the letter, as also how the Dutch ships
mentioned in another letter may be met with; also to acquaint him
with the departure of the Dutch Ambassador. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the Dutchmen come
into Dover from their ships (being now under restraint) may be
disposed of, and to report. |
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7. The information of Clement Walley referred to the Committee
for Examinations. |
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8. The petition and paper of Capt. Wm. Burrill referred to the
Ordnance Committee, to report. |
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10. That of Wm. Hodder, merchant of Cork, to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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11. The Ordnance Committee to give order that 12 guns be left
at Weymouth, for the defence of that harbour. |
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13. Directions to be given to the Vanguard, Success, and Pelican,
to set sail by the first opportunity, go into the Downs, and receive
orders from Sir Geo. Ayscue, until they have further orders from
Council. |
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14. The Navy Commissioners to supply the ships which are to
go to the Downs with men, and the Ordnance Committee to consider
how guns may be supplied to such ships where they are wanting, and
to report. |
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15. To write to Capt. Harrison of the Vanguard that his ship is
to go into the Downs, and receive orders there from Sir Geo. Ayscue,
and to desire him to omit no opportunity of going, Council being
informed that his ship is in all respects fitted to go to sea. |
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16. To recite to the Navy Victuallers the former order, directing
them to victual Sir Geo. Ayscue for four months, and desire them
to put aboard the ships with Sir George the provisions which they
sent to the Downs, and the fleet could not receive. |
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17. The officers of Ordnance to come to-morrow to the Ordnance
Committee, by 7 a.m. |
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18. To write to Sir Geo. Ayscue * * * * |
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19. The papers given in from Lord Paw, and that from the other
three Ambassadors, and the other papers which have passed between
the Council and Lord Paw, since the last report made to Parliament,
to be represented to Parliament to-morrow by the President. |
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20. To write to the Mayor of Plymouth that Council is informed
that the East India ships, the Barbadoes fleet, and several other
ships from Turkey, the Straits, and Spanish coasts, and also some
Guinea ships, are expected in the channel daily, and being ignorant
of the present affairs in reference to the Dutch, may be in danger of
being surprised by them, 10 Dutch men-of-war being on those coasts;
and therefore to desire him to give order to the two small vessels
formerly sent out to ply up and down off the Land's End, and to
give notice to any English ships that they meet, to go into the most
convenient port, and stay there until convoys can be appointed. |
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21. Alderman Gore and Mr. Harrington contracted with the Navy
Commissioners to deliver to the storehouse at Woolwich 300 tons
of Riga hemp, by 30 September next, with exception of the restraints
of princes and commonwealths. By reason of the troubles with
the Dutch, no ship will undertake the voyage, and they therefore free themselves from the contract; but as a means of performing it, with an enlargement of time, they desire leave to employ
Dantzic ships to Riga, which they cannot do without further
declaration of Parliament. The case is that a Dantzic ship is a ship
of Poland, and Riga hemp is of Polish growth; Riga, lately Poland,
is now subject to Sweden, but is the only convenient port for that
commodity. This case to be reported to Parliament, with the advice
that, as affairs now stand, they should declare that Dantzic ships
may import Riga hemp from Riga, notwithstanding the Act for
increase of navigation. |
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22. Considering what has been offered for supplying the State
with Riga hemp, Council declare that all Dantzic ships that import
hemp for the use of the State shall be saved from the penalty in
the Act for navigation, &c. That all such hemp, and the ships importing it, be free from confiscation and other penalty; and for
further security of the said ships and hemp, Council have ordered
report to be made to Parliament, for their declaration herein.
[I. 29, pp. 50–57.] |
June 28.
Leghorn. |
58. Chas. Longland to the Navy Committee. I perceive, by yours
of the 21st of May, the great insolencies of the Holland fleet in the
Narrow seas, and before Dover, even at the time of their Ambassador's
treaty for peace; but their intended mischief has in part fallen upon
their own heads, and it is God's mercy that the State's ships, being
so few, have been so wonderfully protected. Capt. Appleton has
just come to anchor here, with the Leopard, Warwick, Sampson, and
the rest of the merchant ships, and I have sent your letter to him,
and will go on board to-morrow, to consider with him what is best
for the safety of the whole fleet. |
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I hear from Smyrna that the William and Thomas, and one of
the State's frigates belonging to Capt. Badiley's squadron, have
arrived there, and would leave in 40 days. I sent a felucca with
letters to Capt. Badiley, advising him what had passed between us
and the Hollanders, that they may be more vigilant for their own
safety. I have also written him by way of Venice and Naples, &c.,
so that some of my letters must find him. I hope you will send a
good fleet into these seas, for so long as the Hollander keeps a fleet
here, we shall be debarred all trade, except we have an equal force.
The felucca will cost 150 pieces of eight, which I shall value
upon you, as you order. [Copy, 1 page.] |
| June 29. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Order on the petition of Sir Jno. Holland, that he have the
liberty asked for, to apply to the Dutch Ambassador for a pass for
his lady at Utrecht. |
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4. The petition of Aquila Wykes, Keeper of the Gatehouse, referred
to the Committee for Prisoners, to ascertain what expense he has
been at in keeping prisoners, and report what should be paid him. |
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5. The business of letters of marque and reprisal against the
French and Dutch to be considered next Friday, and the members
of Council who are in town are to attend. |
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6. To write the Navy Commissioners to hasten the Sovereign to
sea. |
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7. Note that Sir Arth. Hesilrigge reported from the Ordnance
Committee, that all the merchant ships which have been taken up
as an addition to the fleet are fitted with guns and gunners' stores. |
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8. The Admiralty and Ordnance Committees to be joined, and to
examine persons as to the delay in furnishing the ships added to
the fleet, and meet this evening thereon. |
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9. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to draw re-credential letters
to the States of the United Provinces, concerning the Ambassadors
sent thence. |
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10. To write Capt. Cuttance to convoy the ships with him to the
Downs, and receive orders from Sir Geo. Ayscue. |
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11. To write Sir Geo. Ayscue of the intelligence from Col. Heane,
concerning pirates infesting the sea near Jersey, and that, if he
can, he is to send some fit ships towards Jersey for clearing those
parts. |
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12. 30l. to be paid to Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Corbett,
and Mr. Garland, for distribution amongst those who were injured
in quenching the fire at Greenwich House. |
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13. The Committee on the entertainment to be given to the
Dutch Ambassadors at their coming to consider what civilities
should be shown them at their departure. |
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14. Order to be given to Capt. Tucknell of the Francis, to receive
100 recruits on board for Ireland, as also to convoy such ships as
are bound thither. |
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15. The debate concerning Ireland to be taken up again to-morrow. |
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16. Orders, passes, and safe conducts to be given to the Lord Paw
and the 3 other Extraordinary Ambassadors, for their safe passage
into the Low Countries. |
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17. The letter from Dantzic to Mr. Scott referred to the Admiralty
Committee, who are to prepare an answer. |
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18. Col. Broughton to be remanded to the Tower, and remain
a prisoner there, on the warrant by which he was first committed.
[I. 29, pp. 58–61.] |
| June 30. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the Navy Commissioners to appoint some ship out of
those taken from the Dutch, to carry the necessaries of the Dutch
Ambassadors. |
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2. The letters taken by Mr. Morris, directed to the Dutch Ambassadors, to be delivered back by him to the party from whom he
took them, with the thanks of Council for his care. |
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3. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to report next Friday the
answer they have prepared to the proposals of the Danish Ambassador. |
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4. The Ordnance officers to furnish the Sovereign with such brass
guns as are now in the Tower. |
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5. To write the Mayor of Newcastle and the bailiffs of Yarmouth
to hire a ketch to carry the Council's messenger to the fleet, if none
of the State's ships are there upon his arrival. |
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6. Thomas Williams, of Worcester, to attend Council to answer
matters objected against him on behalf of the commonwealth, and
a warrant to be sent to him to that purpose. |
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7, 8. The Mayor of Worcester, Col. James, and Lieut. Roger Legg
to examine the business concerning the trunk of gold left with
Thomas Williams at Worcester, and return the examinations to
Council. Also to declare that 1,000l. shall be given to those who
discover the trunk of gold left at Worcester by Charles Stuart,
provided the same be of the value it is stated to be. |
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9. The list of necessaries given in by the Ordnance officers to be
contracted for, for supplying the stores, referred to the Ordnance
Committee, who are to contract for such proportions as they see
cause; also to write the Navy Committee to pay for them. [I. 29,
pp. 62–64.] |
| June 30. |
59. Council of State to General Robert Blake. The negociation
of Lord Paw, Extraordinary Ambassador from the United Provinces,
being brought to such an issue, we let you understand the state of
that business, so far as it may relate to you and your fleet. |
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Parliament having referred it to us to treat with him, he delivered
us several propositions for putting an end to our differences, the
substance whereof was, that the examination of the action between
the two fleets in Dover road should be referred to commissioners to
be chosen on both sides, he supposing Parliament to have been
untruly informed in that fact; and meantime to have a cessation
of hostility and a proceeding with the treaty with the other Ambassadors. |
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This way being dilatory and impracticable, and needlessly drawing into question things that stood clear in proof, on purpose to
delude this State of their just satisfaction, Parliament—to bring
things to a short issue in a friendly way—made the three enclosed
demands, the Ambassador being pressed to declare himself directly
to the first of them, that Parliament might give in an estimate of
the sum to be demanded for charges and damages, and thereupon
proceed to a cessation of acts of hostility, and a restitution of ships
and goods. Instead of giving satisfaction, he declared that he had
received commands from his superiors to return home, to give an
account of his negociations, as also the other three Extraordinary
Ambassadors, and therefore they desired audience to take leave; |
| June ? |
which the whole four have this day done in Parliament, and are
now going to their ships at Gravesend. |
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It is easy to judge, considering their preparation meantime, what
the instructions [intentions ?] of those people are towards this State
and how necessary it is for you and the fleet to put yourselves into
a suitable posture, and to intend with all watchfulness and activity
the execution of your instructions, and what else tends to the safety
of this State and the trade thereof, so much endangered by our
neighbours. A constant correspondence is to be held between you
and the Council, and between yourself and the other part of the
fleet, by small vessels to be constantly sent between to give intelligence; otherwise there will be many mistakes and inconveniences,
and great uncertainty in the counsels. We have not received anything from you since your going from Dover road, and do not
know what design you are upon, nor what course you hold, neither
can the rest of the fleet inform us anything thereof; so that we
neither know how to send to you, nor to give direction to the
fleet left behind. Give us frequent intelligence of your proceedings,
and where you are to be found, and your resolutions as to Tromp's
fleet, whereunto you are in the first place to have respect by your
instructions, and endeavour to deliver this commonwealth from the
danger thereof. [Copy, 1¾ pages.] |
| June ? |
60. Narrative made by command of the Council of State, by
Wm. Coxon, one of the two masters of the Marmaduke of London
in her voyage from Cape de Verd Islands for Plymouth, of the surprising and taking of the ship, which was late Vice-Admiral to
Prince Rupert, and called by him the Revenge of Whitehall. |
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I went out as mate in the Supply of London, commanded by
Bartholomew Howard, in the service of the Guinea Company, and
upon the 2/12th of March 1651–2, she, together with the Friendship
and John pinnace, was piratically surprised in Gambo River in Guinea,
and the officers and seamen of the three London ships distributed by
Prince Rupert into his own ships. |
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I, with John Blake, gunner of the Supply, Anth. Hill, and Wm.
Farthing, was put into the Marmaduke, alias the Revenge, but in
coming out of Gambo River, the Vice-Admiral, Prince Maurice,
put the crew of the Marmaduke into the Friendship, she being
better provided than the former, though not so good a ship; and from
thence the whole of the Prince's fleet, then consisting of six sail,
viz., the Swallow as Admiral, the Marmaduke Vice-Admiral, the
Honest Seaman, formerly called the Speedwell of London, RearAdmiral, with the said three London ships surprised, sailed towards
the Isle of May, where we found two English ships, the Lisbon
Merchant of Plymouth, and another ship of Dartmouth, which latter
escaped, and fell to leeward; but the Swallow and Marmaduke gave
chase to the former, and took her, and the Swallow then left the
Marmaduke, and went to the leeward of the Isle of May, leaving us
riding in the road, as if we had been a merchantman, Capt. Philip
Marshall, Rear-Admiral of the fleet, being commander of our ship. |
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On 14th April last, being 14 days after, two other English ships
and a Dane came to anchor close by Capt. Marshall, he having told
them that the Marmaduke belonged to New England, and that Captain Middleton was her commander. Marshall commanded both the
Plymouth commanders aboard, and within three hours surprised
both their ships. The next day Prince Rupert arriving with the
Swallow in the Road, commanded both the Plymouth ships to be
sent to St. Jago, with the John pinnace as a convoy, leaving the
Dane free. The same day, after Capt. Marshall had been aboard
Prince Rupert, he told us that his ship and the Swallow had to
go and take another ship of London, of 40 tons and 28 pieces of
ordnance, riding at the Isle of Soll, as they said some of the
Plymouth men had unworthily informed them, either to curry
favour, or out of cowardice, or something worse. Had we been as
regardless of our country's good, and the Guinea Company's interest
in particular, when we were taken at Gambo, and were strictly
examined where we knew any other English ships were, we had
caused all the English ships belonging to the company and others
to have been taken by them, we well knowing where they were. |
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The Isle of Soll lying from the Isle of May S.S.W. 16 leagues,
and being just in the wind's eye, that is, the wind against us, as
it always blows trade there, or but one way all the year, our ship
parted with the Swallow, and in turning up against the wind, they
lost each other, the one standing eastward and the other west, and
did not come in sight of each other but for half-an-hour each day.
We had thereby an opportunity of consulting how we might obtain
our liberty, and free ourselves from the piratical life we were forced
to lead, among these pests and plagues of human society, who wished
that London were altogether in flames, the Tower of London sunk
as far below as it is above the ground, and that Cromwell's heart's
blood were out; which curses, we doubt not, will, by the divine hand
of justice, fall upon their own heads, when they are full ripe for
destruction; for their delight is in cursing and swearing, and in
plundering, sinking, and despoiling all English ships and goods
they can possibly lay their talons upon, Prince Rupert being not
ashamed openly to declare that, provided he might but ruin and
destroy the English interest, especially the estates of the merchants
and mariners of London, and the owners and proprietors of all ships
belonging to the same, he cared not whether he got a farthing more
whilst he lived, than only what would maintain himself, his confederates and fleet. |
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The consultation began between myself and Anth. Hill, cooper of
the Supply, with some others. We had to make a party of a competent number, and considering there were 115 men in the ship, we
dared not declare our minds positively to any, but first felt how
their pulse beat, setting forth our miserable condition, and how
acceptable a service it would be to Parliament, and honourable and
profitable to ourselves, if we could reduce such a considerable pirate
to obedience. We then called Geo. Maynard, master's mate of the
Hope Adventure of Plymouth, and three others, also John Wand,
boatswain of the Marmaduke under Prince Maurice, from the time
she was taken, who was weary of that employment, and expressed
a desire of returning to his native country. His interest over all
the ship's crew emboldened us to discover our designs to him and
the other four, each apart, upon their faithful promises, if they did
not approve of what we had to divulge, to keep our secrets; and we
found all eagerly desirous of attaining the ends aforesaid. |
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Being now 7 in number, all officers of the merchants' ships aforesaid, we met together in the hold where the cooper's work lay, and
resolved to get as many associates on our side as we could, using all
possible caution, considering we carried our lives in our hands, and
offered them up at the pleasure of everyone we divulged our intentions to, if they should discover us before our design was brought
to maturity. We therefore fell close to each man, treating with the
most likely persons we knew to join with us, by which means we
treated with the major part of the ship's company, but durst only
engage 18; and considering delay was dangerous, I and 5 others
were appointed to guard the gun room. Twice our enterprise was
put by; first, by Prince Rupert coming in sight; and second, by a
mighty gust of wind, which split both our topsails, as we were ready
to set upon the work, on 22 April at noon. These disappointments
so heightened our resolutions that many of us entered into a vow
not to eat or drink until we had put them into practice, and so
concluded to do it at 9 at night; but we found some sparks of
suspicion began to glow, for Capt. Marshall walked, contrary to
custom, until 10 o'clock at night upon deck, and every officer and
many others had got swords and pistols in their cabins, and our
hopes were to have surprised him in his cabin; this rendered our
design much more difficult than if it had been sooner attempted. |
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Fearing new dangers might arise, notwithstanding that there were
90 English with French and negroes against 25 of us, that we had
1,000 leagues to sail, and that we were so near to Prince Rupert that
if but one gun had been shot, he would probably have heard and
overtaken us, God so heightened our spirits that we were impatient
of suffering any longer delay; and seeing Capt. Marshall did not
come into the great cabin, we dispersed our men as follows: myself,
John Blake, and 4 more to the gun room, who immediately disposed
of all hand weapons except those that were in the cabins; Chas.
Lane, with Anth. Hill and 5 more, were appointed to the great
cabin and steerage; Geo. Maynard, the other master, with 11 more,
for the quarter deck cuddy and roundhouse, having got 2 Spaniards
and three Dutchmen to guard the powder, for fear some desperate
rogue should blow us up, ship and all. This being done, Lane with the
other six, being about the middle of our quarters, had orders to give
out one word with a loud audible voice, that we might all hear, which
was, "God with us," and they in the steerage and we in the gun room
were to echo "God with us," and so immediately to fall on; which we
did accordingly, all fires and candles being put out, save that in the
binnacle, lest they should have fired one or more guns, and so
Rupert hearing, might have come up. Thereupon the word being
given, Lane fell upon Capt. Marshall, tripped up his heels, and told
him he was a dead man if he resisted; but he struggling received
sundry wounds before he yielded. The boatswain coming to his
assistance was commanded to forbear, or else be pistolled, whereupon
his heart failed him, and he withdrew. By this time the alarm
was quite through the ship, and the two men in the gun room, and
one upon the deck, and divers others being wounded, the gunner's
mate, as stout a man as any in England, fell cursing and swearing
he would speed some of us presently; whereupon one ran at him
with a hatchet, and after he had given him sundry wounds, felled
him, and broke his shoulder bone, and there left him, grovelling in
his blood, until we trimmed sail. Then we took him, with the
captain, and all the rest that were wounded, and all the rest of their
officers, the boatswain excepted, and put them together in chains
in the great cabin, sending a surgeon to dress their wounds; which
being done, all the French, 36 in number, cried for quarter, and
begged for their lives, entreating us to set them on shore, in any
place in France, which we promised, and performed as to their lives,
and left them aboard the ship when I came from Plymouth, having
obtained a grant from Sir Geo. Ayscue for a small vessel to carry
them to France. Thus God gave us victory over our masters, and
all performed without taking away the life of any one man. Having
clapped the helm a weather, we stood away south-west until next
day at noon, and then sailed 24 hours more, and after that, lay as
near the wind as we could for England. |
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When Capt. Marshall heard our words "God with us" three
times spoken, he smote his hand upon his breast, and said, "Lord
have mercy upon my soul," which much encouraged us, and
made us conclude that we had struck a terror upon his spirit.
Having thus brought all into subjection, we found new difficulties
by reason of the consultations which were daily observed; whereupon we made a law that if any two or more of them consulted
together, they should be punished; and accordingly put it rigorously
in execution, clapping some of them in irons, and brought them so
to Plymouth. During the time of the passage, which was from
23 April to 31 May last, we scarce dared to sleep or take any rest in
the night, and in the day time very little, as we were forced to set
guards of our own in arms at sundry places in the ship, lest the
captain, officers, and the rest of the soldiers and seamen should rise
against us. We kept them continually before the main mast, and
had all the powder and shot drawn out of the guns in the forecastles,
and charged sundry pieces with small shot, which stood traverse
before and aft, ready primed against the places of danger, and with
a match burning day and night, and a sentinel by each gun so
charged, with order to fire them in case of tumult. |
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Thus by the blessing of God, we brought in the Marmaduke of
London, alias the Revenge of Whitehall, into Plymouth Sound, 31st
May, having in her 36 iron and 3 brass guns mounted, and 7 others
with 2 carriages in the hold, 30 barrels of powder, swords, muskets,
and other hand weapons, with a store of shot, sundry grenadoes,
&c., and a good quantity of dried hides, some decayed tobacco, and
Campechio wood, with 4 great chests locked up; what was in them
we know not. They belonged to Capt. Marshal, the purser, and
the master of the ship, named Harris, and were taken out of the
ship by order of Capt. Park, commander of the Amity, and ViceAdmiral to Sir Geo. Ayscue, when we arrived at Plymouth. |
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The Prince's fleet is supposed to have gone to careen and be fitted
out, as the Swallow and Honest Seaman were so leaky that they
had to pump day and night, and consequently cannot keep long
at sea; they had not above three weeks' bread, and nothing. but
water, at the time they took the three ships in Gambo River, and the
three Plymouth men in the Isle of May. I think he will meet the
East India fleet, or go for Newfoundland. [3¼ pages.] |
