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June 1.
Leopard, Naples Road. |
84. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the [Navy Commisrs]. This is a copy
of the two letters I sent you, one from Zante, left with Capt. Badiley
there, the other by the Spy head for Bristol, from Messina, where I
anchored with the Mary Rose, and Agreement. I left the Bonadventure to convoy the Agreement to Zante, and then to go with the
Mary Rose for Cyprus. I took the Constant Warwick with me to
convoy the Smyrna ships, the Mary and Levant merchant, which I
saw safe in Serigo, and sent some of our men with them, to provide
provisions for our three ships against our coming to Smyrna. |
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We went with the Richard and William for Cyprus, and before
we left, the Mary Rose arrived; I then ordered the Constant Warwich to convoy her and the Richard and William for Scanderoon,
and to meet me again at Smyrna. When I arrived, I found the
Bonadventure there, but not any victuals provided for us, and no
leave could be granted but from the Imperial Court, which order
came to the Bashaw on 6 April, when we had leave for some provisions, but not to serve our voyage. |
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On 10 April, we sailed from Smyrna to Jackamoy point, and that
night our counsellor Britain sent me a letter that there was a chouse
come from the Grand Seignior at Constantinople, to procure our ships
to convoy their fleet for Candia. I gave them a friendly denial,
and departed with our three men of war, the Sampson, Phœnix, Mary,
and Levant merchant, all richly laden, for England and Leghorn.
Near Serigo I met with the Elizabeth frigate, Capt. Reaves, convoy
for the William and Thomas, bound for Smyrna. |
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On 29 April we arrived at Zante, and found three English ships
lading, and as they would be ready in six days, I left the Warwick
to bring them to Messina after me. Since we left Messina, we have
taken two small French sattees, one of which I have made sale of
in the Arches near Rhodes, as she was much trouble to bring from
Cyprus; the other I have with me here, and in her 40 sacks of
cotton wool. |
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I sailed from Messina 20 May, with the Bonadventure, Sampson,
Mary, Levant merchant, and Phœnix; having received a letter from
the merchants of Naples, that a great quantity of rich goods lay
ready there for England, I thought it best to go for Naples with the
Constant Warwick, Sampson, Levant merchant, and the Pilgrim
which came from Venice, and sent the Bonadventure, with the Mary,
for Leghorn, so that they might be ready at my arrival there. We
have taken in some beverage wine and fish for our voyage home,
and the merchant ships have taken in all the goods that are ready
here for England. |
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At our departure from Messina, the Constant Warwick, which I
left at Zante to convoy the Defence, Ann Pearcie, and Eagle, arrived,
and the next day, the three Zante ships, with the Phœnix from
Smyrna, very richly laden, parted our convoy near Stromboli for
England, without giving me any notice; I could have fitted one of
our men of war in six hours to go with them. I wish the Phœnix with
the rest safely home, as they run a great risk. I have had notice
of five French men of war being abroad. We shall set sail from
Leghorn this evening, wind and weather permitting. [1½ page.] |
| June 2. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. 200l. to be paid to Major-Gen. Harrison, for emergencies for
his brigade, out of moneys for the use of Council. |
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3. All letters directed to Council, having no other matter in them
but as regards magazines, to be referred to the Ordnance Committee. |
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5. The business of keeping up or demolishing the garrisons to be
considered next Friday. |
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7. Randolph Bird to be discharged, on bond in 200l. with two
sureties in 100l. each, on the usual terms. |
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8. Declaration that Council does not hold it fit that Randolph
Bird should continue his habitation at Gravesend any longer, but
remove thence within two months. |
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9. To write Col. Purefoy and the rest of the Militia Commissioners
for co. Warwick to send for and examine Sir Clem. Fisher and his
brother Francis Fisher, and if they see cause, to take bail of Sir
Clement in 2,000l. for himself with two sureties in 1,000l. each,
and his brother in 1,000l. with two sureties in 500l. each, with the
usual conditions. |
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10. Mr. Frost to pay 100l. to Edw. Woodgate, for performing
good services, out of the money in his hands for the use of
Council. |
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11. Jeremy Baynes to be bailed on bond in 200l., with two sureties in 100l. each, on the usual terms. |
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12. The Committee of Examinations to send for John Hall, mentioned in Jeremy Baynes' examination, examine him and report. |
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13. The cases of Ballard and Walker, with the papers relating
thereto, referred to Col. Berkstead and Mr. Barnes, justices of peace
for Middlesex. |
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14. Declaration that Council having taken security of Geo.
Thomason, of London, stationer, for his appearance and good abearance, think fit that he be in the same condition as he was at the
time of their order for securing his estate, and that he be permitted
to enjoy the same, any letter from hence notwithstanding, and
that intimation hereof be given to the Commissioners for Sequestration. |
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16. The letter of the Navy Commissioners of this date, concerning
the Peter and Jane bound for Portugal, referred to the Admiralty
Committee, who are to compare it with the petition and papers
formerly given in by the merchants concerning that business. |
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17. The Committee of Examinations to take bail of John Daniel,
he having petitioned Council for freedom and leave to remain within
this nation, of which they are to consider and report. |
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18. The petition of Garret Johnson, master of the Blue Unicorn
of Amsterdam, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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19. Also the petition of Alice Ridghill to procure some fit exchange for him. |
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20. The Attorney-General to give an account to Council next
Saturday in what readiness he has the proofs against the London
conspirators. |
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21. The Committee of Examinations to consider the charges
against such as are in restraint both in the north and west, Kent,
and other places, and such as they find fit they are to bail, with
security in convenient sums, and report such as they do not think
fit to bail. |
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22. The petition of Sir John Oglander referred to the Committee
of Examinations. |
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23. Major Butler's troop not to be mustered under any other
name than his, until further order. |
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24. Mr. Hubbard's letter, with the paper enclosed, referred to
Lord Chief Justice Rolle, the Attorney-General, and Mr. Love. |
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25. The Committee of Examinations to examine Sir Gilbert
Gerard upon a letter sent to him, and he to be continued in custody
of the serjeant-at-arms until further order. |
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28. The recognizances taken by Capt. Bishop of Hen. Edwards
to be vacated, he having entered into a bond at Council with Mr.
Frost, for his appearance upon summons, and good behaviour. |
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29. Sir Gilbert Pickering to inform himself of the case of Mr.
Tresham, prisoner in Newgate, and report, when Council will take
his petition into consideration. |
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30. The report formerly ordered to be made to the House by
Col. Wauton, on behalf of Viscount Loftus, to be made by Mr.
Darley. |
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31. The petition of James Lampriere referred to the Admiralty
Committee, who are to report what should be done for his relief. |
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32. The petition of John Barwick referred to the Committee
for Examinations, who are to send for Barwick, examine him, and
report. |
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33. The Attorney-General to draw up a declaratory Act for driving all priests and Jesuits out of the nation, in which a certain time
is to be set by which they are to be gone out of the land, or to be
liable to a penalty. [I. 20, pp. 3–7.] |
June 2.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. On the enclosed
petition of Lieut.-Col. Read, late Governor of Poole, we think the
third person approved by Council to be governor there should be
in the government before any progress be made in the examination
of that business, that the proceedings may be carried on with more
equality, the persons to be produced as witnesses living under the
government of the town. You are therefore not to proceed until
such third person be actually in the government, and then go on
with all expedition, and return an account. [I. 96, p. 214.] |
June 2.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Sequestration Commissioners, cos.
Cheshire, Derby, and Stafford. We formerly gave order for seizing
and securing the estate of John Shalcross, but having since taken
off such seizure, we desire you to do so, and set free his estate,
unless there shall be some other cause for continuing it under
security than the order of Council. [I. 96, p. 214.] |
| June 2. |
85. Thomas Violet to the Committee of the Council of State
for removing the obstructions in the Mint. |
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According to your directions, I represent several ways how the
service of the Mint may be done better than now, and save many
hundred pounds a year paid to officers, besides employing able men
who have skill in holding correspondence with foreign mints and
merchants, and by that means will be vigilant to take all advantages
for bringing treasure into the nation. |
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1. The inexperience of the present officers,—as the masterworker,
warden, and comptrollers,—who have not been brought up in those
ways, is one of the principal occasions of the obstructions of the Mint,
for great quantities of foreign gold and silver are imported and
exported, and never brought into the Mint; and by these means the
merchants drive a trade inwards and outwards, and never pay
excise, or customs, as they bring in gold and silver customs' free
openly; but when they transport it without license, it is sent away
privately. |
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2. The place of masterworker of the Mint was formerly in possession of some goldsmith, and the reason was apparent, for he was to
melt the silver and gold, and deliver it to the provost of moneyers,
and the masterworker was to be skilled both in melting and making
money, and so must be an artist and fit for that place. |
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But in King James and the late King's time, courtiers and gentlemen got the office of masterworker, as Sir Edw. Villiers, Sir
Randall Cranfield, Sir Robert Harlow, Sir Thos. Ailesbury, Sir
Ralph Freeman, and others, who, not being artists, were forced to
get a goldsmith for their melter, and that was Sir John Wollaston,
who is originally by that place under the masterworker, and the
latter ought to appoint whom he pleases to melt the silver and gold
for money, to make the best and cheapest contract he can for the
State. The mischiefs thereby accruing are— |
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3. The master workers, Sir Thos. Ailesbury and Sir Ralph Freeman, were reduced for the profits of their office, only to take 500l.
a year, and to account with the late King for all surplusage. Sir
Edward Villiers, Sir Randall Cranfield, and others formerly had the
same office, when almost all the profits of the Mint were annexed,
and some years it was worth 5,000l. or 6,000l., but the late King
hearing thereof, reduced it, and only allowed the masterworker 500l.
a year, to be paid out of the profits of the Mint only; at this
time Alderman Wollaston's place was only looked upon as an
inferior one of 20l. or 30l. a year, and neither the King nor the
Council ever knew the value, or you may be sure they would never
have let the servant have a place worth above 1,500l. a year,
and the masterworker be tied up to 500l. a year fee. The place
of melter was also so inconsiderable, in the eye of the State, that
there was never a grant made of it under the Great Seal, and he
was always held as an inferior clerk under the masterworker; but
such blind bargains have been and are daily made, when the State
puts ignorant officers into places they do not understand, upon the
recommendations of friends. |
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4. From 1630 to 1646, 900,000l. a year was coined in silver, and
Mr. now Sir John Wollaston had allowed for waste of melting
16 grains a lb. troy, which is 2d. on every three lbs. by tale; in
16 years, 14 millions of silver were coined in the Tower, and Sir
John received 50,000l. for his waste in melting silver in the Mint;
if the bargain had been contracted with him by knowing men, he
would have done it for half the money, and thus much the State
has lost, through the ignorance or knavery of the officers of the
Mint, who would make such a contract with an inferior man, for
then his fortunes were very weak; and by these means Sir John has
raised himself to be an alderman, and to this day enjoys the same
rate. |
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5. I offer to bear all the waste in melting silver in the Mint
for the allowance of 10 grains the lb., almost ½ of the price Sir
John has. |
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I will resume the place of melter and master worker in one,
for they are but one place; and for that service I shall demand
but 120l. a year, and the master worker has 400l. a year allowed, so
that the State will save by my discovery nearly 2,000l. a year, as
they have paid the melter and master worker from 1630 to 1646.
And if by my industry the Mint flourishes again, I ask but 120l. a
year fee, as the master worker, which is not much above half the
allowance you give Sir John for waste of melting the silver, and I will
undertake to do it for 10 grains' waste, while he has 16 on every lb. |
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6. It is no marvel, when the public contracts are managed in this
manner, that the common stock is wasted, and private persons
grow so rich. By reading the transactions in Queen Elizabeth's
time, I find she would quickly apprehend these advantages, and
employ those of experience in such places, and made strict inquiry
to know the secrets of all places and their profit, so that she did
not give them blindfold, and rewarded highly all such as could serve
her in these secrets. One instance, amongst many others, is remarkable; that she made one Carmarthen, an inferior clerk in the Custom
House, comptroller of her farmers and customers, upon discovering
that her farmers and great officers were making juggling bargains, to
cozen her in her customs; and by Carmarthen's discovery, she made
customer Smith double the rent he had formerly paid her, and ever
esteemed Carmarthen, and protected him in his place of comptroller,
to her dying day, though much against her treasurer Burleigh's will.
The same countenance the State ought to give now to those that
serve them in this kind, or they will have no service done. |
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7. The moneyers of the Mint,—finding a Frenchman coming in to
work by a new way, seeing the Mint daily decay for want of work,
and many of the coiners brought to great poverty for want thereof,
and observing many obstructions arising for want of skilful officers
to act in their behalf, whereby they are left destitute as sheep without a shepherd; and being informed almost every week that great
quantities of gold and silver are imported, but never brought into
the Mint, and the moneyers having had their working houses in the
Mint, some plucked down and burned up by soldiers and others,
and others so defaced and ruined that they will not be repaired for
many hundred pounds, and every day the Mint is coming to more
ruin and no care taken to prevent it; also seeing that the warden,
master worker, and comptroller are not skilled in holding intelligence from foreign parts concerning the bringing in of money, nor in
their places—have divers times desired me to assist them in setting
right all these things, as by my former actions among them, they
found no man in London but myself that could understand every
part of their business, to set them to rights, and show the way for
regulating their fellowship of moneyers. Many of them have
freely offered, if I would undertake the care of their business, and
hold intelligence to bring them in gold and silver to be coined, they
would allow me one halfpenny the lb. weight out of their wages for
all gold and silver they shall coin, either by the mill, after David
Ramage's way, or otherwise. My suit therefore to you is that
you will confirm and approve the same, and then I will be at the
charge to keep the intelligence to cause money to be brought to the
Mint. |
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8. If you approve of my making weights to weigh gold and
foreign coin, I will expose them all to sale in the Mint, and make
them, and only expect 1/6th of the clear profit for my pains, attendance, and keeping servants to expose them to sale within the
Tower, and I conceive the clear profit of this will, for many years,
make above 1,000l. a year to the State. This will make in all
3,000l. a year, and I make no question of setting the Mint going, if
you pass the Act against transporting gold and silver. If I find
you do anything upon these propositions, I shall then lay open things
of greater advantage and profit, and make a discovery how the State
may manage the business to save many score of thousands of pounds
in the year, by their customs and excise. Every 100,000 lbs. of silver
costs the subject 3333l. 6s. 8d. coinage, and the State pays 2,400l.
for workmen, coals, tools, and officers' fees; so in every 100,000l.
coinage, the State now gets about 930l., clear of all charges.
[3¾ pages.] |
| June 3. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Notwithstanding the order made yesterday, referring the business of the Peter and Jane to the Admiralty Committee, Mr. Frost
may yet give out the order of Council made 30 May last, wherein
the master of that ship was permitted to return to Portugal with her. |
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2. Order upon the petition of Barnaby Crofford, merchant, and
the report from the Admiralty Committee, that it shall not be prejudicial to him to repair to Portugal. |
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3. The Committee for Examinations to order that Sir Edward
Rodney be bailed in 1,000l. for himself, and two sureties in 500l.
each, on the usual conditions. |
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4. The Committee for Examinations to send for Cols. Booth and
Weynman, prisoners in the Tower, and examine them. |
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5. Col. Philip Weynman to have liberty to have his servant come
to him, notwithstanding his close imprisonment in the Tower. |
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6. Lord Beauchamp, now close prisoner in the Tower, to have
the liberty of that place, and so much to be signified to the
Lieutenant. |
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7. Also John Belasyse, now close prisoner in the Tower, to have
the liberty thereof. |
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8. To write the Lord Ambassador of Spain to write Archduke
Leopold, in favour of the English merchants who have lately lost
their goods upon the coast of Flanders, near Nieuport, for restitution
of the goods, but no mention to be made of their value. |
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9. The report sent to Council by Dr. Walker, concerning the ships
run aground at Nieuport, to be returned, and he desired to confer
with the Admiralty Judges, and prepare a letter from Council to the
Lord Ambassador of Spain, and bring it to Council on Thursday. |
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10. The auditors of imprests to audit the accounts of all the
officers belonging to the ordnance office, and forthwith report the
same to Council, that some course may be taken for payment of
arrears due to them. |
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11. Major-Gen. Harrison, Col. Fielder (?), and Col. Birch, to cause
a view to be taken of Lancaster Castle, to see whether it be so far
demolished as to be untenable, according to former order. |
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12. The petition of Rich. Chiverton and others referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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13. The petitions of such gentlemen as have been secured in
Lancashire and North Wales, and are not in the list of names
reported this day, to be brought in next Thursday. |
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14. The Committee of Examinations to send for Samuel Buff and
Thos. Atkins, of Boston, co. Lincoln, prisoners in the Gatehouse,
examine them on the charge against them, and report, that order
may be given therein. |
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15. The resident for the Duke of Florence to have his audience
next Thursday, in the chamber of the Council of Trade, and Lord
Grey, Sir Hen. Vane, Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle,
Mr. Challoner, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to give
him audience. |
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16. Sir Oliver Fleming to give notice hereof to the said resident,
and bring him to the said audience. |
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17. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Lord Grey, Sir Hen.
Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Carew to be a
committee to consider of the manner of giving audience to public
ministers of foreign princes, and to offer to Council what they judge
fit to be done. |
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20. The petition of John Bancroft referred to the Committee for
Examinations, who are to give direction therein. |
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21. The petition of Mary Fletcher referred to the Attorney
General, who is to take care that the commonwealth may not suffer
by the arrest now laid upon her, and that such relief may be given
her as the law will allow. |
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22. To consider, the first business next Thursday, how Henry, the
third son of the late King, shall be disposed of to some other place
than the Isle of Wight. |
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23. The petition of Charles Benyon, purser of the Hector, referred
to the Admiralty Committee. |
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24. Mr. Allein to report to the House that Council, on intelligence
of designs of the enemy to land men in the Isle of Lovingland, or at
Yarmouth, think an engineer should be sent down to view Yarmouth
Pier, and other places thereabouts, to find out the fittest places for
some fortifications to be made, to prevent the landing of foreign
forces; and recommend that Lieut.-Col. Roseworm, who has done considerable service to the commonwealth, be appointed for that service,
and have 8s. a day allowed him upon the establishment as engineer,
and 2s. for a clerk; and that if the House agrees, he may be presently
dispatched. [I. 20, pp. 7–10.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Lord Fairfax. We wrote you last week to
furnish a coach with six horses for two doctors, whom we desired to
go down to visit Lord Gen. Cromwell, he being sick in Scotland, and
are informed with how great readiness you gave that accommodation, which, being so seasonably done, to supply that exigency, we
return you the thanks of Council for it. [I. 96, p. 215.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for Kent. We
hear by a petition of complaints against Capt. Robt. Joseph,
whereby much discontent has been raised in that county. Examine
such as can testify therein on both parts, and cross-examine such as
the captain shall desire, and transmit the evidence to Council for
their further order. [I. 96, p. 215.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for Essex. Of the
horse proportioned upon your county, as part of the 3,000 horse
and 1,000 dragoons raised out of the militia, there are 26 wanting;
send in those horse forthwith to Major Beard, that being made up
his just numbers, he may be the better able to do the service for
which they are appointed. As the other forces of the Militia are
not now in being, there is the greater need that those appointed for
the public safety should be completed to their full number, which
we recommend to your special care. [I. 96, p. 216.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. Some ordnance having
been embezzled from Portland Garrison, you are to speak with
Lieut.-Col. Joyce, the governor there, and inform yourself of the
whole particulars, and signify the same to us, that order may be
given for its recovery. [I. 96, p. 216.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Harrison. Your letter to Major
Salwey, concerning Majors Barton and Mercer, has been read at
Council, and 200l. ordered to be paid to you out of the exigent
money of Council, for their pay and for contingencies. As it will be
very difficult to have money in this manner to continue that pay,
and as all those forces are now put into an established way, take
care, in naming any future officers, that the above-named Majors are
not left unprovided for. [I. 96, p. 217.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Collectors of Prize Goods. Upon the
petition of Jaques de la Vaigne, of the Greyhound of Dieppe, appointed to guard the fishermen trading between that port and
England, and taken in Hastings Road by Capt. Geo. Haward, being
chased in there by two Ostenders, we have thought fit that the
said ship with her apparel should be discharged, and the captain
permitted to proceed in his employment without interruption, he
not molesting any vessels of this commonwealth; discharge her,
and permit the captain to proceed. [I. 96, p. 217.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Lord General. We have for some time
had under consideration the sending of commissioners into Scotland,
with instructions for improving the lands there under the power of
this commonwealth, for the benefit thereof; but we conceive it not
so convenient in this conjuncture of time to publish the necessary
instructions. We therefore send thither Mr. Desborow, who, with
Mr. Saltonstall already there, may receive and put in execution such
directions as you think fit for the present to give them, until it be
thought seasonable to send public instructions; and we desire that,
out of the emoluments arising by their employment, you allow them
such encouragement for their pains as you think fit. [I. 96, p. 218.] |
| June 5. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Archer of Clapham, minister, to have liberty to speak with
Wm. Jenkins, prisoner in the Tower, without interruption, or without the presence of the Lieutenant of the Tower, or any from him. |
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2. Wm. Farr to have like permission to speak with his brother,
Capt. Farr, prisoner in the Tower, and so much to be signified to the
Lieutenant. |
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3. The Attorney General to make his report to Council next Monday, as to the proofs against the conspirators of London. |
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4. An instruction to be propounded, and added to the report to
be made by Mr. Love for the Militia Commissioners, to secure the
arms lately raised by the militia in the several counties, in safe
places or safe hands. |
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5. Col. Wm. Barton to be bailed in a bond for 1,000l., with two
sureties in 500l. each, on the usual terms. |
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6. Also Richard Drake on bond in 400l., and two sureties in 200l.
each. |
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7. Sir Wm. Masham and Major Lister to be a committee to go
forth and take the examination of Mr. Welsh, now without, and
report the same to Council. |
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8. Sir Thomas Palmer to be bailed, on a bond for 1,000l., with
two sureties in 500l., upon the usual conditions. |
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9. Major Ennis to be discharged from imprisonment. |
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10. The report concerning Sir Rich. Price referred back to the
Committee for Examinations, who are to dismiss him if they find
nothing more against him than contained therein. |
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11. Hum. Edwards to cause the trunk belonging to Mrs. Welsh,
lately come over from France, to be opened and searched in his
presence, and give an account thereof to Council, and take security
for her appearance before a committee to-morrow. |
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12. John Foot to have 20l. for good service, and Mr. Frost to pay it. |
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13. Mr. Scott to make a report to Council next Wednesday of
what he has concerning Lady Carlisle. |
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14. The business of the Resident of Florence to be heard next
Tuesday. |
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15. The letter of the Lords Ambassadors in Holland to be copied
out and sent to Major-Lieut. Lambert, as also to the Committee for
examinations. |
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16. The letter from Col. Deane to be reported to the House by
Mr. Bond, with the report formerly ordered for Capt. Moulton to be
made Commissioner of the Navy, and Master Attendant at Portsmouth. |
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17. An extract of the letter of the Lords Ambassadors, with the
papers enclosed, to be reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Mildmay. |
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18. The letter of Lieut.-Col. Clarke, concerning Scilly, to be
reported to the House by Sir Hen. Mildmay. |
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19. The letter of Mr. Prynne, directed to Nich. Love, and brought
by him to Council, referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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20. Mr. Clarke, now brought up prisoner, to be put into the
custody of the Serjeant-at-arms, until further order, and Mr. Frost
to pay the charge. [I. 20, pp. 11–13.] |
June 5.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Popham. We wrote you last week to
send a ship to Holland, to bring back the ambassadors, but do not
know whether the Constant Warwick has returned there or not. If
you have not sent any ship, dispatch two at once to receive those
ambassadors and their retinue. Inform us what you know of
affairs in those parts, so that upon consideration thereof, you may
receive further order for disposing of the ships now with you, at or
before Dunkirk. [I. 96, p. 219.] |
June 5.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for Surrey. We
wrote you to cause a number of men to be impressed in your
county; this has been put in execution in some parts, but not in the
the west division, as there are no commissioners resident there.
Repair thither, and put the Act of Parliament in execution, and
cause the full number of men apportioned upon that county to be
completed, and the men forthwith dispatched. [I. 96, p. 219.] |
| June 6. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter from Geneva of 18 April referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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2. The petition of the merchants concerning the John trading to
Guinea, and intending to touch at Barbadoes in her return, referred
to the Admiralty Committee. |
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3. 50l. to be paid to —, of which 20l. is to be paid to
his wife and 30l. to himself, for his good services. |
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4. To write the Lords Ambassadors in Holland, enclosing copy of
the intelligence sent out of France concerning Jersey, and the like
to Colonel Bingham. |
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5. Mr. Darley to signify to Col. Bethel that Council accepts his
excuse for not marching with the 500 men, and Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood is to be acquainted herewith, that he may appoint some fit
person to their command. |
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6. Mr. Allein to speak with the Army Committee about that part
of Major-Gen. Harrison's letter which concerns the pay of the
brigade, that care may be taken for their pay to be with them 14
days before their month expires, so that they may have wherewith
to subsist, in that wasted country where they are. The other part
of the letter, concerning the sending of guns to him from Newcastle,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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7. To write Major-Gen. Harrison giving him notice of what is
done herein. |
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9. Sir Hen. Vane and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to speak with
Mr. Scott concerning the business represented by him to Council,
and report to-morrow. |
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10. Sir Rich. Price and Major Ennis to be discharged from imprisonment. |
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11. The petition of Evan Vaughan, postmaster in Ireland, referred
to the Irish Committee. |
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12. Order that—whereas Dudley Wild, Gualter Breames, Geo.
Bowers, and Edw. Symons were going down to Kent, and were
seized in their passage by the Governor of Tilbury Fort, as suspicious
persons, and sent up to Council, and have been examined by a committee which reports that there was nothing found against them,—
they be dismissed further attendance on Council. [I. 20, pp. 13–15.] |
June 6.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. We have received
your letter and information that Scilly is in possession of this
commonwealth. That place has been several times very costly, both
in reducing it and the mischief done by it, while it was in the
power of the enemy, and it very much concerns the State to have it
in safe hands and a good posture. Send the names of some persons
fit for that government, that we may choose one, and that Lieut.-Col.
Clarke may have leave to return, according to his desire and yours.
There is a listing of horse in cos. Dorset and Somerset for the
Scotch King; now that Scilly is taken, you can dispose to those parts
some of your forces which have been quartered far west, as you
judge fit for the service and safety of this commonwealth. [I. 96,
p. 222; I. 20, p. 14.] |
June 6.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Lambert. We enclose copy of a
letter from the Ambassadors in Holland, containing (besides other
occurrences of the posture of our affairs there), some of great concernment in order to the safety of the person of the Lord General.
The Commonwealth is highly concerned in it; therefore take special
care that the troops may be reviewed, and a strict observation taken
of all that have put themselves into the service, who have come
from beyond seas, or are not well-known; for we conceive you may
have sufficient numbers of honest known men to fill up your troops,
without taking in men unknown or doubtful. We believe this care
has not been wanting in you, yet we would not be so far wanting in
our duty as not to recommend it to you in a most especial manner.
Take notice that the isles of Scilly are now all in our power, the
isle of St. Mary with the castle in it, after the taking of Tresco and
Bryar, being yielded upon articles. This we had by an express
from that place, which arrived yesterday. It was to be delivered on
Monday, the 2nd inst., hostages being given for performance when
the messenger came away. [I. 96, p. 220.] |
| June 7. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Love, Mr. Lister, Mr. Say, and Mr. Darley added to the
committee appointed last year for Whitehall; and it is to consider
what should be allowed for fire and candle for the guards in
Whitehall, which was expended last year, and report. |
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2. John Scott, prisoner in York Castle, to be discharged, upon his
own recognizance in 100l. on the usual conditions; and upon taking
the engagement, he is to be set at liberty, his recognizance and
engagement to be certified to Council, and this to be signified to the
justices of peace for that county. |
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4. The petition of the owners and laders of the ships Jonathan
and Sea Flower referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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5. The petition of John Bird referred to the Committee for
Examinations to consider and report. |
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6. The petition of Sir Thomas Palmer to be laid aside. |
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7. The letter from the Lord General of the 3rd inst. to be reported
to the House by Sir Hen. Vane. |
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8. To send Sir Jas. Harrington a report, with a letter from the
Commissioners in Ireland, ordered a week ago. |
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9. Col. Joseph Vaughan to be committed to the Tower for the
same offence as Sir Matthew Brand. |
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10. The papers at the Committee of Examinations, prepared for
the trial of Mr. Love, to be delivered to Mr. Attorney, to proceed to
such trial in the High Court of Justice. |
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11. Mr. Attorney, and the rest of the counsel of the commonwealth to peruse the papers concerning Mr. Love, prisoner in the
Tower, prepare all things for his trial in the High Court of Justice,
and do their duty on behalf of the commonwealth. |
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12. The close imprisonment on Mr. Love taken off, in order to his
trial in the High Court of Justice. |
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13. The Committee of Examinations to report next Thursday
their examinations concerning Bird, late searcher at Gravesend. |
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14. Col. Fras. Lassells added to the gentlemen appointed to take
care for making Mulgrave Castle untenable, and the commission to
be sent to him. |
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15. Order that John Ashburnham may apply to the justices of
peace for a license to travel into the West, they observing the rules
appointed by the Act. [I. 20, pp. 16–17.] |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Bingham. There has been a petition
presented to Council from Peter de Beauvoir, an inhabitant of
Guernsey, representing what has been done by Joshua Gossalin, also
an inhabitant there, against him, by way of recrimination for his
complaining here against him for his misdemeanors and miscarriages.
As the persons concerned are residents there, and the matter more
fit to be examined there, we enclose the petition, and desire you to
examine the parties, and return their depositions. [I. 96, p. 224.] |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Sir Wm. Constable. Understanding from the
Governor of Hereford that the garrison there is in want of powder,
you are to make such supply as you judge fit, as also to the garrisons
of South Wales, and certify to Council, that the same may be
returned to you again. [I. 96, p. 225.] |
| June 9. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. To write the Governor of Rye to deliver back to the Frenchmen the boats taken by Capt. Hart, and all belonging to them in his
hands. |
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2. To send for Capt. Hart to know for what cause he took the
French fisher boats, and if he cannot show cause, then he is to
restore all he took from them, or give satisfaction. |
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4. The petition of Capt. Withering referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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5. Also the petition of Roger Jones, master of the Expedition. |
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6. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider how the moneys
appointed by order of Parliament of 20 May last, to be paid to
Viscountess Ranelagh, may be settled and paid. |
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7. The letter from the Governor of Carlisle of the 4th inst. referred
to the Ordnance Committee. |
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9. Col. Birch's letter from Liverpool, of the 6th inst., as to money
disbursed by him, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to
consider whence the same should be paid, that warrants may be
issued accordingly. |
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10. The letter now read to be sent in answer to that from Col.
Holland, about his giving security, upon which he was to have been
bailed. |
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11. The letter of Col. Birch from Liverpool of the 6th inst., as to
taking off the customs for goods sent to Scotland, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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14. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
the demolishing of Nottingham Castle, approved of, and orders
issued accordingly. |
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15. Mr. Fielder to ask Mr. Caryll whether he will accept the place
of preacher to Council, in the chapel at Whitehall, on each Lord's
day in the afternoon, and report his answer. |
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17. To answer the petition of William Heveningham, ViceAdmiral of Suffolk, that Council leaves it to him to take such
course as the law allows, for clearing the State's right to certain
goods which were put on shore upon the coast of Suffolk. |
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18. The petition of Wm. Heveningham, Vice-Admiral for Suffolk,
that Dr. Clere Talbot may be his deputy, and William Sheepley his
registrar, referred to the Admiralty Committee to inform themselves
whether these persons are fit to be entrusted with those employments,
and report. |
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19. Upon representation of Col. Holland's desires to be freed from
entering into a new recognizance, having already given security in
a greater sum upon a former occasion, or to have up that security,
Council, in respect of the charge now depending against him, does
not hold it fit to discharge the former recognizance, which there may
be cause to put in suit, in case the same be forfeited, as is informed;
and they also declare that the Colonel, being now in restraint upon
new matter, must enter into a bond with sureties, according to the
late order of Council directing the same, if he desires to make use
of that order in relation to his liberty. |
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20. John Loving, gent., prisoner in the Fleet, to be further
examined by the Committee of Examinations. |
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21. Also to have the liberty of the Fleet, provided he be kept
safe. |
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22. The Committee of Examinations to examine the informations
against Capt. Peacock and Mr. Savadge, prisoners at Gloucester, and
order as they judge fit. |
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23. The petition of Mr. Thorold referred to the Committee of
Examinations, to order or report. |
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24. Capt. Bough and Capt. Atkyn to be bailed on bonds of 600l.
each, with two sureties each in 300l., on the usual conditions. |
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25. Bridges, prisoner at Carlisle, to be bailed by Col. Fitch, himself
in 200l. and two sureties each in 100l., on the usual conditions.
[I. 20, pp. 18–20.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Ann sloop at
Portsmouth, lately taken from the enemy, having been condemned
as prize in the Admiralty Court, Council have thought fit that she
be forthwith repaired, rigged, and fitted for sea, and delivered over
by inventory and indenture to the Governor of the Isle of Wight,
or whom he shall appoint to command her, for the service of that
island. [I. 96, p. 225.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth. The
place of master attendant, for which you recommend Capt. Batten,
is already bestowed upon Capt. Robt. Moulton, senior, but the party
you recommend may be hereafter considered for such employment.
[I. 96, p. 225.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Governor of Rye. Certain fishermen of
Calais, who had a protection from Cols. Deane and Popham, have
been taken by Capt. Johnston, and brought into Rye, and the boats
are now there; you are forthwith to deliver the boats and all the
things therein to the owners, so that the men may follow their
employments. [I. 96, p. 226.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major Thos. Poulton, Governor of Nottingham
Castle, Thos. Comble, Mayor of Nottingham, Robert Reynes, John
Martin, Wm. Drury, Wm. Richards, and John Mason. We have
received your letter as to the demolishing of Nottingham Castle, and
leave it to you to see it effectually done within 14 days, so that the
castle and all the outworks and fortifications be altogether demolished
before 10 November. We are content that Major Poulton have all
the materials for his own use, he paying Daniel Judd 12l. for his
charges in sending some persons to view the castle on behalf of the
commonwealth; and for whatever any of you do herein, you shall
be indemnified against whosoever may pretend anything against you
for this cause. [I. 96, p. 227.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Army Committee. You will see, by the
enclosed extract of a letter from the Governor of Carlisle, the
necessity for a surgeon's chest for that garrison; we recommend
to your care the providing and transporting it forthwith. [I. 96,
p. 228.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Capt. Johnston. Certain fishermen of Calais,
who had license from Cols. Popham and Deane to fish without interruption, have been taken by you, and the boats brought into Rye.
We have ordered the delivery of the boats, and you are to signify
why you took those boats, against the Generals' license, and cause
such goods to be restored as have been embezzled, so that the poor
men may follow their calling, being otherwise very inconsiderable
men. [I. 96, p. 228.] |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex. We
have been informed, by the certificate of the Lord Mayor and
Recorder, and of Alderman Kenrick, that three of those who lately
robbed Lady Armyne were apprehended, prosecuted, and convicted
by James Isam, Thos. Swetenham, and others, for which there is 30l.
due to them by Act of Parliament, to be paid by the sheriffs of the
county where the same is done, which reward has been a great
motive to men to prosecute and take such offenders, and has been a
discouragement to wicked persons to make such attempts, and a
great means to preserve the peace. Such as do those good services
should have all encouragement, and seeing it is not money out of
your purse, but money which you are to account for and pay, we
recommend and desire you, according to the directions of that Act,
to forthwith pay the said 30l. to the persons mentioned in the said
certificate. [I. 96, p. 229.] |
| June 10. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The committee to whom the business of Scilly was referred to
take care for exchange of the prisoners at Jersey, and for some relief
for them meantime. |
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2. The same committee to consider the paper given in by
Mr. Darley concerning Mr. Ridghill. |
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3. Two blank commissions to be sent to Col. Bingham, for lieutenants of foot for his own and Capt. Lacie's companies. |
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4. Lady Hartop, Mrs. Davers, and Mrs. Stocke, sisters to Thos.
Cooke, to have liberty to speak privately with him in the Tower
without interruption, until further order. |
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6. Mr. Stiles, late minister at Hull, to have liberty to repair thither
for the ordering of his family there, and continue for one month, but
not to go there before 1 July next. |
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7. Sir John Trevor, and the committee formerly named for removing
such of the statues from James's House as were appointed for White
hall Garden, to let the trustees and contractors for the late King's
goods understand the minds of Council for the removal of the rest
of the statues, that the places where they are may be fitted for
quartering soldiers. |
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9. The Irish and Scotch Committee to send for the officers of a
foot company lately quartered at Barnet, concerning whom Mr.
Leman can give information, and examine them concerning their
company taking free quarter, and take such course as they shall
judge fit for their offences. |
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10. The information given in this day, in reference to sea business,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to give such orders
as they think fit, and take notice that the business be put under
secrecy, and not communicated to any but such as are to be employed
in it. [I. 20, pp. 20–22.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Fitch, Governor of Carlisle. We have
received your letter concerning Bridges, your prisoner; he is to be
bailed on recognizance in 200l., with two sureties in 100l. each,
in the usual terms; this done you are to set him at liberty, if he
is in restraint for no other cause than what is expressed by you.
[I. 96, p. 230.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the [Commissioners of the] High Court of
Justice. In pursuance of the power given to this Council by Parliament, we have appointed that Christopher Love, prisoner in the
Tower, and Mr. Gibbons, prisoner in the Fleet, be brought to trial
before your court; and we desire you to send for and proceed against
them according to law and justice, when you judge fit. [I. 69,
p. 230.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Luke Robinson, M.P. James Chomley is
coming to dwell at Whitby, and is ill affected; it is conceived that
his being there, having an interest in the workmen and servants
about the alum works, being persons generally of a mean and mercenary condition, may bring danger to the peace and quiet of those
parts. Send for and examine him as to his intention of coming
thither, and if you conceive his being there will occasion danger,
take his recognizance with two sureties not to come within 20 miles
of Whitby, without special leave of Parliament or Council, and signify
to us what you shall do herein. [I. 96, p. 231.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Committee for London.
Marcellus Rivers, prisoner in the Fleet, has committed many outrageous acts of violence upon the keepers while he has been there,
and has endeavoured to break out of prison; he was formerly in
one of the Counters in London, and examinations were then taken
by the Militia Committee, which we wish to peruse; send either the
originals or authenticated copies of such examinations, for Council
to use as they see fit. [I. 96, p. 232.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Sir Geo. Ayscue. We have ordered a supply
of victuals to be put on board your ship, that you may proceed on
your voyage; return with your fleet to Plymouth, to take in such
provisions, and continue there till further orders from Parliament or
Council, which you will receive before your victuals are all on board.
[I. 96, p. 232.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Commanders-in-Chief at Newcastle. We
lately gave Col. Rokeby license to transport a number of Scotch
prisoners to France, and he, conceiving that he might obtain leave
for transportation of some horses for his own use there, caused some
to be brought to Newcastle, but being informed the leave would not
be granted, did not ship them. We are informed, by the petition of
Lieut.-Col. Johnson, his agent here, that the horses have since been
seized and detained by you, which seizure would more properly
have belonged to the Customs' officers, whose work it is, if the horses
had been shipped; you are therefore forthwith to cause them to be
redelivered to Lieut.-Col. Johnson, that he may dispose of them in
England for the use of the proprietors. [I. 96, p, 233.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major Thos. Poulton, Governor of Nottingham
Castle, Thos. Camble, Mayor of Nottingham, and Robert Reynes,
John Martin, Wm. Drury, Wm. Richards, and John Mason. Having
given order for demolishing Nottingham Castle, and being informed
that there is a great quantity of brass and iron ordnance, arms,
ammunition, &c. belonging to the commonwealth, which will likely
be embezzled if care is not taken, let them be sent by water to Hull,
and thence to the Tower at London; also let other provisions not
mentioned in the account, which may be serviceable to the State, be
sent, with an inventory, so that the officers of the Tower may know
what they are to receive. [I. 96, p. 234.] |
| June 11. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Committee for Examinations to peruse the list of the
serjeant's men, and consider which are to be continued, not exceeding
12, and which discharged. |
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3. To write the generals and all other commanders and officers
of the fleet that Parliament having given a pass to Joas de Guiamaras, to return home to Portugal, they are not to molest or interrupt
him or his retinue. |
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4. John Jethell to be committed prisoner to the Tower upon the
same terms as Sir Mathew Brand and the rest. |
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5. The gentlemen late committed to Dover and Leeds Castle,
Kent, by warrants of Council, to be bailed on bond, with sureties in
such sums as the Committee of Examination think fit, with the
usual conditions. |
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6. The business of garrisons to be considered to-morrow. |
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7. The Committee for Examinations to send for some persons in
custody of whom they have a list, and examine them concerning
matters depending before them, and report their examinations, that
some order may be given. |
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8. The business concerning Lady Carlisle to be taken up next
Friday. |
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9. The petition of John Waldram referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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10. The Committee for Examinations to inform themselves of all
persons lately committed by order of Council in the western parts
of England or elsewhere, and of what is laid to their charge, and if
they find nothing against them for which they may be longer
detained, to order that they be bailed on bond in reasonable sums;
such as they shall find guilty of any crimes they are to report to
Council, for further order. |
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11. The petition of Humphrey Frodsham referred to the Committee
for Examinations. |
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12. The petition of Catelyne Van Schelvergen referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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13. Edw. Torleton, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be discharged. |
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14. The keeper to be requested to use him well with reference to
fees. |
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15. The petition of John Hendrys referred to the Committee to
which Mr. Jolly and Mr. Winstanley's petitions are referred, where
Sir Jas. Harrington has the chair. |
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16. The petition of Wm. Colbie, prisoner at James's house, referred
to the Committee for Examinations, who are to bail him in reasonable
sums. |
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17. Sir Hump. Bennett to be discharged, on bond in 2,000l. for
himself, and two sureties in 1,000l. each, with the usual conditions;
also giving Council some places besides his own county, in one of
which he will reside as Council shall make choice, for 6 months. |
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18. The petition of Dick Janson, of Middleburgh, merchant,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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19. To write the Commissioners of Haberdashers' Hall to certify
Council how much the two-fifths allowed by them to Lord Strange,
son of the Earl of Derby, amounts to. |
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20. The petition of James Waynwright referred to the Irish
Committee, who are to appoint where the payment of the money
may be made to him. |
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21. Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood, Sir John Trevor, Alderman Alleyn,
and Mr. Challoner to be a committee to go from Council to the committee of Parliament for Whitehall, to acquaint them with the case
of Mr. Milton, in regard of their positive order for his speedy remove
out of his lodgings in Whitehall, and to endeavour with them that
Mr. Milton may be continued where he is, in regard of the employment which he is in to Council, which necessitates him to reside near
Council. |
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22. The same committee who were appointed to send down the
physicians and apothecary to the Lord General to consider what is
fit to be allowed them for their pains in that journey, and report. |
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23. The physicians to be sent for to attend Council to-morrow at
5 p.m. |
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24. To write Col. Carter to take care that the persons mentioned
in his letter of 25th May, for having fallen upon some soldiers in a
violent way, be secured until the next general sessions for the county,
and to bind over the prosecutor and witnesses to appear against
them, and to let him know that the judges of the circuit will be
written to, to call upon the case. |
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25. To write the judges who are to go upon the circuit to call
upon the business of the insurrection at Llanvulterig at their next
sessions for that county, and to give an account to Council of what
they do therein. |
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26. The petition of Capt. John Baskett, governor of Cowes Castle,
referred to the Ordnance Committee, to consider where the money
may be had for him which he has disbursed in securing the castle,
and his particulars of wants. |
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27. The Committee for Examinations to send for Messrs. Jackson,
Nolton, Robinson, Cawton, Blackmore, Herrick, Haviland, Watson,
Cranford, and Cawdry, Col. Souton and Lieut.-Col. Jackson, in safe
custody, and examine them concerning their share in the London
conspiracy, and report to Council. |
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28. To write Col. Birch enclosing the petition of the daughters of
the Earl of Derby, and desire him to certify the manner of their
usage since they have been in the garrison of Liverpool. [I. 20,
pp. 22–26.] |
June 11.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Alderman Dickinson [of York]. Understanding by the petition of Rich. Sheerburne, of Dunmoe, co. York,
that he has been imprisoned for some time in York Castle, for merely
going above five miles from his habitation, according to the Act, we
conceive it fit, as he has petitioned us for his liberty, to let him be
dismissed, upon his own bond in 200l. for his future good behaviour.
[I. 96, p. 235.] |
| June [11.] |
86. Resolutions of the Clothiers, Staplers, and Fellmongers, according to an Order of the Council of Trade of 14 May 1651. At their
meeting on the 15th, they chose four men out of each company,
and appointed to meet again the 29th, to consider of expedients for
regulating buying, and selling wool, and agreed,— |
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1. That it should be desired that the export of wool, sheep and
lambs' skins, fullers' earth, and clay, be felony in the merchant or
owner, confiscation of the ship to the mariners, and forfeiture of the
value of the goods to any who have knowledge and fail to inform. |
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2. That none use the trade of buying and selling of wool but such
as have served seven years' apprenticeship thereto. |
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3. That fellmongers be allowed to buy and sell fell wool of all
sorts, as belonging to their trade. |
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4. That all deceit and abuses in the winding and making-up of
wool, either in the winder or grower, shall be punishable. |
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It was further resolved by the fellmongers that for the encouragement of clothiers, some strict penalty should be inflicted, to prevent
any but clothiers and such as convert it into other manufactures,
buying fleece wool of the same year's growth before 1 Aug., and
fell wool before 30 Sept. |
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That none should buy and sell fleece wool but such as should
alter the property of the same, but this was objected to by the
staplers. |
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That which the fellmongers desired, and was excepted against
by the clothiers and staplers was concerning the buying and selling
of fleece wool, with the proviso to alter the property, and to be
limited in the time as above stated, and to make it fit for several
manufactures. |
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Another meeting was held on 10 June, but only the staplers and
fellmongers attended; and this gives occasion to the fellmongers to
desire the Council of State to seriously consider their former proposals, and their undoubted right of buying and selling fleece wool
as well as fell wool,—with reference to the second and third article
in the Act by which the Council of State are empowered to sit,—
together with the petitions of the several growers. [1 page.] |
| June 11. |
87. Certificate of Andrew Cater, Edw. Taylor, and Geo. Rookes,
wool staplers to the Council for Trade. According to your order of
14 May last, we met with the clothiers and fellmongers to consider
the matter referred to us, but the wool growers wholly declined
meeting with us; and as the clothiers and fellmongers do not fully
concur with us and the rest of the society of staplers, we certify as
follows:— |
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1. That for advance of the clothing trade, the transportation
of wools and fullers' earth should be prohibited under severe
penalties. |
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2. That whereas there are a great number of jobbers and broggers
in this nation,—who are neither clothiers, staplers, nor fellmongers,
but of other professions, as drapers, innkeepers, tailors, joiners,
tanners, &c., who buy great quantities of fleece and fell wool, by
reason whereof much is engrossed by them, and the clothiers and the
clothing trade much prejudiced,—it should be provided that no
person, not being either a clothier or manufacturer of wool, stapler, or
fellmonger (excepting the wool grower who may have liberty to sell
the wool of his own growth) shall directly or indirectly buy or sell
any fleece or fell wool, of the growth of this commonwealth, under a
fit penalty. |
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3. That it is properly the trade of a fellmonger only to buy wool
fells and sheep skins, and to pull the wool off the skins and sell the
fell wool, as also to make the sheep skins into leather; and it does
not belong to the trade of a fellmonger to buy any fleece wool, yet
many fellmongers buy and sell great quantities thereof, and it is
therefore left to your Committee as to how far they shall be limited
therein. |
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4. It is the proper and ancient right of staplers to buy and sell
the wool of the growth of this commonwealth, they being a necessary party in relation both to the wool growers, clothiers, and
manufacturers of wool both of the old and new drapery, the staplers
being an ancient corporation, and having constantly used their trade
of buying and selling wool, and having no other means of livelihood. |
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5. As divers clothiers and manufacturers of wool have wholly
left off their own trade, and become buyers and sellers of wool,
although not manufacturing any part thereof, no clothier or manufacturer who shall not actually continue or keep his trade of clothing
or manufacturing should buy any wool whatsoever, under a fit
penalty. |
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6. As there is great abuse and much deceit used in the winding
and making-up of fleeces of wool with lambs' wool, refuse wool, cott,
tar, tail locks, hinder shanks, clay, dung, cumber, and other trash,
as also by branding and marking sheep with pitch, and frequently
in places where the wool is finest, whereby the fleece becomes more
weighty, to the deceit and loss of the buyer, it should be provided
that no person should wind or make up any fleece wool before the
same is sufficiently washed, or wind up any fleece wool wherein any
lambs' wool, refuse wool, &c. are put, as also that all growers of
wool shall, at or before the shearing, cut off all the brands or pitch
marks from the wool, under a fit penalty. [11/8 page.] |
June 11.
Cambridge. |
88. Patent by Edw. Montague, Earl of Manchester, chancellor of
the university of Cambridge, granting to Thos. Fettiplace, medical
student, after examination by Francis Glisson and Rob. Eade, M.D.s,
the right of practising medicine wherever he pleases. [Parchment,
Latin, unsigned.] |
| June 12. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Mr. Jekell to be respited from going to the Tower until tomorrow, and to be examined meantime by the Committee for Examinations, and Mr. Archer, the minister, to be permitted to speak with
him. |
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2. The petition of John Richards referred to the Admiralty judges,
who are to report to Council what they think fit to be done. |
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3. The Committee for Law business to consider how commissions
may be forthwith issued for the trial of maritime offenders, and
Mr. Frost to look out such papers as he has concerning such prisoners. |
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5. The representation concerning the wrongs done to the merchants of this commonwealth by the King of Spain's ministers, and
especially at the Canary Islands, to be reported to the House, and a
letter prepared to the King to be offered to the House, if they shall
think fit to write in that behalf. |
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6. The Committee appointed to consider the price of wines to
bring in something next Monday, and Mr. Frost to put Mr. Say in
mind thereof. |
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7. The business of demolishing Scarborough Castle referred back
again to the Irish and Scotch Committee, and all former orders concerning it suspended. |
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8. To write the Governor of Dover Castle, enclosing a copy of the
information against Wallop and Rogers of Dover, and to desire him
to examine them, and return the examinations to Council. |
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9. Col. Sowton, Lieut.-Col. Jackson, and Ralph Robinson, minister,
to be committed to the Tower for the same cause as others who were
secured for having a hand in the London conspiracy. |
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10. Mr. Leman to remind the Army Committee to send a physician
and some apothecaries to the army, there being great want of them,
so many being sick. |
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11. The business of the garrisons to be considered to-morrow. |
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12. Dr. Wright and Dr. Bates to have 200l. each for their pains
in going to Scotland, by order of Council, to visit the Lord General
at Edinburgh, in his late sickness, to be paid by Mr. Frost out of the
money in his hands for Council. |
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13. 40l. to be paid by Mr. Frost to the apothecary who went with
the doctors to Scotland for his pains. |
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14. Order, upon the petition of Arthur Jackson, clerk,—praying
that in regard of his great infirmities, Council will not send him
to prison, but accept bail for his appearance,—that bail be taken of
him on bond in 1,000l., with two sureties in 500l. each, on the usual
term. |
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15. The petition of the gunners and officers of Hurst Castle recommended to the Revenue Committee; Sir Hen. Mildmay to care of
this business. |
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16. The letter of Col. Fenwick from Berwick referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee. |
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17. A patent to be prepared for John Mathews to be porter to the
Mint, in the room of John Denbie, deceased, and with the same
allowance. [I. 20, pp. 27–30.] |
June 12.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for co. Oxford. We
wrote you to send 100 horse out of your county to Scotland, but
only 80 were sent; you are to send away the remaining 20 with all
expedition. [I. 96, p. 235.] |
June 12.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Rich. Robinson and Ralph Rymer, Justices of
Peace for co. York. John Scott petitions that he has been detained
in prison at York for some months, for going above five miles from
his habitation, contrary to the Act for confinement of delinquents,
and that by his long imprisonment, he is reduced to such want that
he is now put into the dungeon or lower gaol, amongst the common
prisoners, by reason of which his condition is very miserable. Send
for and examine him as to the cause of his commitment, and if you
find the cause only what is herein-mentioned, discharge him, on
taking the engagement, and entering into his recognizance in 100l.
to appear before Council when summoned, and to be of good behaviour; and return such recognizance and engagement, when executed,
to Council. [I. 96, p. 236.] |
June 12.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Bingham, Governor of Guernsey. Certain
soldiers of Guernsey garrison, now in prison at Jersey, have been
very faithful both in service and in prison. Keep them on the
musters till they can be discharged, and meantime see that moneys
are sent for their subsistence. [I. 96, p. 237.] |
| June 13. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The petition of Nich. Lobell and Jas. Row referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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3. Jean Bernard of France, servant to Sir Wm. Davenant, prisoner
in the Tower, to be discharged from his imprisonment in the Gatehouse, if it is only for not going as a soldier to Ireland when
impressed. |
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4. The articles of Scilly to be considered next Tuesday, and the
members of Council to have notice to be present. |
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5. To send to Dr. Walker to attend Council next Tuesday. |
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6. The letter from Lieut.-Col. Clarke from Scilly, and the whole
matter referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to consider it to-morrow, when Capt. Hatsell is to attend; the order of
Parliament made this day, for examining the defect of provisions in
the ships sent to Scilly, also referred to the said Committee. |
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7. Dr. Goddard to have 100l. given for his care and pains with
the Lord General in his sickness. |
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8. Dr. Goddard to be recommended to the Universities' Committee
to be made master of a college, and Sir Hen. Vane is desired to
acquaint them that Council, in consideration hereof, have given
him a smaller sum than they would have done, for his care in the
Lord General's sickness. |
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9. Edw. Seymour, prisoner at Exeter, to have leave, upon Mr.
Wallop's desire, to go to Holcomb Regis, with some officer to take
charge of him, and to remain there 8 or 10 days, for dispatching
some business concerning Mr. Wallop. |
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10. The letter of Wm. Disney from Chester, of the 10th instant,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to prepare
letters and orders necessary for carrying on of that service. |
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11. Mr. Carter to take care that room be made in Scotland Yard
for laying of such timber as shall come from Marylebone Park to be
carried by water to Deptford and Woolwich. |
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12. The Committee for Examinations to examine Francis Wilford,
sent up by Col. Wauton, and report, and the Colonel's letter and the
examinations enclosed to be sent to the said Committee. |
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13. The letter of Major-Gen. Desborow from Plymouth, of the 10th
instant, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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14. The letter of Anth. Archer, from aboard the Merchant frigate,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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15. The wives of Lieut.-Col. Jackson, Major Sowton, and Mr.
Robinson, minister, now prisoners in the Tower, to have liberty to
speak with their husbands, in presence and hearing of the Lieutenant,
so that they may supply them with necessaries. |
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16. The letters from Rye of the 10th instant, with a French commission enclosed, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 20,
pp. 31–34.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Popham. We wrote you to send two fit
ships to Holland for bringing away the Ambassadors, whose time of
continuance there expires about the 23rd instant; if not yet sent,
send them forthwith, that the Ambassadors may not want means of
transportation, when the time is expired. [I. 96, p. 237.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Army Committee. Being informed by the
physicians who were lately sent to visit the Lord General that there
is a great want of physicians [surgeons] and apothecaries there for
the Army, and that provision should be made for sending some
qualified persons to take care of its health, we recommend you to
take order therein. [I. 96, p. 238; 20, p. 31.] |
| June 14. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. Five pounds to be allowed for removing the statues at James's
House to a more convenient place. |
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2. The petition of Sir Rich. Norton, Bart., referred to the Committee of Examinations, who are to examine what is against him
and report. |
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3. Next Wednesday appointed for considering what may be done
by Council for ordering the militia forces, so that they may be useful
for the security of the nation. |
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4. The petition of Sir Gerard Lowther, Sir Paul Davies, and Sir
Robt. Meredith, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee to consider what power Council has to dispose of the 50,000l. upon
delinquents' estates, and what is fit to be done. |
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5. Capt. Farr to be brought before the Committee for Examinations
next Monday, to be examined concerning the London conspiracy, and
they are to report the same to Council the same day. |
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6. Mr. Cockayne to have liberty to have free discourse with
Mr. Robinson, now close prisoner in the Tower, by himself, and so
much is to be signified to the Lieutenant of the Tower. |
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7. The Committee for Examinations to discharge Dr. Swadling
from imprisonment, upon such terms as they think fit. |
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8. Mr. Frost to consider the bill of Rich. Stevens, one of the
serjeant-at-arms' deputies, for keeping Dr. Swadling some months,
and to make him reasonable allowance. |
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9. Mr. Frost to pay 500l. to Mr. Carter, surveyor of works, on
account, to be employed about the repairs of Whitehall, the Mews,
and Somerset House, in pursuance of the order of Parliament of
May last. |
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10. Col. Berkstead to bring to the Committee for Examinations
the examinations taken by him concerning Mr. Meredith. |
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11. Order upon some informations sent from Scotland against
Tobias Swinburne, B.C.L., of York, for holding correspondence with
the enemies,—on which he was apprehended and brought before
Council, and, being examined, denied what was laid to his charge,
or that he has in any way acted directly or indirectly against Parliament, since his composition with them, and he having also taken the
engagement, and certificate being made by Dr. Micklethwaite, of Yorkshire, justice of peace, and well affected, on behalf of Swinburne, and
giving just grounds of suspicion against Tobias Swinden, a minister
near York, who has been in Scotland—that Swinburne be discharged. |
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12. To answer concerning the Gabriel, that Parliament referred it
to Council, and they to the Admiralty Judges and Advocate, to state
the matter of fact, who report that the cause is not before them in
the Admiralty Court, but that there was an information in the Court
of Exchequer, exhibited by Edward Deavers, one of the Deputy
Commissioners for the Customs, that he had arrested the said ship
at Topsam, co. Devon, as forfeited for bringing six pipes of wine
of the growth of France from beyond sea, contrary to an Act of
Parliament in that behalf; and that it was certified out of that court
that the said ship was not yet recovered as forfeited, and that by the
said Act, the forfeitures are to be recovered in any of the courts of
record at Westminster, and that Council finds the cause to be in
its proper place in the Court of Exchequer, where the petitioners
may expect speedy justice. |
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13. Fifty prisoners of war of the enemy, now in the several gaols
of London, Winchester, Yarmouth, &c. to be released, on parole to go
for Jersey, to procure the exchange of so many of our men now
prisoners there; and 25l. out of the tenths of prizes, to be equally distributed to them, to carry them to Jersey, and to be paid by the
collectors for prize goods to Capt. John Clarke, who is to see it distributed amongst them. [I. 20, pp. 34–38.] |
June 14.
Whitehall. |
89. Authority by Sir Jas. Harrington and Thos. Challoner on behalf
of the Mint Committee to David Ramadge, to make some patterns
as broad as a shilling, a halfcrown, and a 20s.-piece of gold, in a
mill; and, if he can, with letters round the edge, or otherwise,
according to Queen Elizabeth's pattern of mill money, or any other
medals or pieces he has; so that the Mint Committee may see his
several pieces, and consider what is fit to be presented to the Council
of State, as the most handsome way of making money for the
commonwealth. [Copy, 2/3 page.] |
| June 16. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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3. Capt. Ralph Farr to be committed close prisoner to the serjeantat-arms, for the same cause as he was committed to the Tower, and
his brother to have leave to speak with him, as he had at the Tower. |
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5. The Lieutenant of the Tower to send the following prisoners
to the High Court of Justice, or to any of the counsel of the commonwealth who send for them, viz., Major Alford, Hen. Potter, Major
Adams, Arthur Jackson, and Jo. Jekyll. |
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6. The commission prepared for the Governor of Dover Castle
approved, and to be fairly written, and signed and delivered. |
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7. The letter of Major-Gen. Harrison from Penrith referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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8. The Committee for Examinations to send for Mr. Paunceforth
and Mr. Kilburne, who are to bring with them their books containing
the proceedings of the late High Court of Justice, that the committee
may be satisfied concerning the sentence given by that court upon
certain persons who are still in restraint; and the said committee is to
report to Council what they find hereupon. |
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9. The letters of Sir Geo. Ayscue, from Plymouth, referred to the
Admiralty Committee. |
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10. Also the letter of Capt. Pierce. |
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11. The letter of the Governor of Portsmouth referred to the
Ordnance Committee, who are to hasten their report concerning that
garrison. |
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12. Mr. Scott to manage the business of intelligence, both at home
and abroad, for the service of the State. |
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13. John Belasyse to have liberty for three days to go abroad,
with such keepers as the Lieutenant of the Tower shall appoint, for
dispatching affairs relating to his family, and so much to be signified
to the Lieutenant of the Tower. |
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14. The Committee for Examinations to send for and examine
Dan Boulton, prisoner in the Tower, and report the case to Council. |
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15. The petition of Thom. Cowld, late commander of the Paradox
frigate, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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16. The petition of Louisa, wife of Jno. Houston, for a pass
granted. |
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17. The letters and papers from Ireland to be reported to the
House to-morrow by Mr. Scott. |
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18. The report concerning Col. Slaughter to be made by the Committee for Examinations to-morrow. |
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19. The Gift of God, surprised by Capt. John Johnston, commander
of the John, and brought into Portsmouth, to be restored to the
owners, with all her tackle, money or goods, and her commander
permitted to proceed in his fishing employment. |
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20. The French vessel of Dieppe, called the Bear, John Mosier commander, lately taken by the ships Friendship and Eagle, employed in
the service, to be discharged, with all her tackle, and two guns, &c.,
and the commander permitted to proceed in his employment.
[I. 20, pp. 38–41.] |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Popham. We have seen your letter to
Sir Hen. Vane, certifying the state of those parts [about Dunkirk]
and that there is no great likelihood of any of the enemy being
transported thence [for England], but only some pirates there likely
to come out. Therefore dispose of your ships as may be best for
the service, leaving there such only as shall be fit for keeping in
the said pirates, that they may not come forth to infest those seas
and interrupt trade. [I. 96, p. 239; 19, p. 38.] |
June 16.
Whitehall |
Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We gave order
to Col. Popham to victual the Unity and Reason, two merchant
ships formerly in the States' service, for six weeks, for better enabling
him to prosecute a service of concernment; and as that was done,
we desire you to sign a bill upon the treasurer of the Navy for
payment. [I. 96, p. 239.] |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Bingham. Thos. Ridghill, a prisoner in
Jersey, who was intercepted by the enemy upon some service he
was employed in by direction from Council, has lain there 18
months, and is in great want of clothes and means of subsistence;
deliver 10l. to Capt. Jno. Clarke, out of the contingent money, to
carry with him to Jersey, for supply of Ridghill, which he is to lay
out for or give to him, or else return to you. [I. 96, p. 240.] |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for cos. Kent,
Oxon, Salop, and Chester. Sometime since, we gave direction for
the speedy impressing and marching a number of men from your
country to the water side for Ireland, yet none have arrived at the
appointed port. It will be a great disadvantage if that service,
which has been thus far carried on with many difficulties, and at
great charge, should now, when this summer's vigorous prosecution
might promise a good account, suffer by any neglect. The many
garrisons already taken, and those which we hope will be reduced
this summer, will much lessen the number of the marching forces,
and without a supply of men, will necessarily be a great impediment
to their action. Take care speedily to execute the directions sent,
and let those impressed not be maimed, or by age unfit for service,
but able men and well clad. In order to the guarding of them to
their port, give timely notice to Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood, at Somerset
House, where and when you desire the convoys, that they may be
appointed; also give notice to the Commander-in-Chief, or the State's
agent at the port from whence they are to be shipped, of the time
they will probably be there, that provision may be made for their
transportation. |
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P.S. for Kent only.—Do not defer this business in expectation of
other directions than already given as to the conductors, for as all
other counties and places have sent their men with their own
conductors, we expect you should do the like, having guards of horse
assigned for assistance therein. [I. 96, p. 241.] |
| June 17. |
Order in Parliament that the letters from the Commissioners of
Parliament in Ireland from Dublin be referred to the Council of
State, who are to take care for sending the Bibles and Primers
desired. [I. 89, p. 42.] |
| June 17. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The business of Scilly to be considered next Friday. |
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4. After the business of the garrisons has been disposed of tomorrow, to consider as to adding some forces to Major-Gen.
Harrison's brigade. |
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6. The desire contained in Major-Gen. Harrison's letter, for 40 horse
to carry ammunition, with pack saddles, and large coverings of
leather for the same, as also for a commissary of the horse and stores,
and 10 men to look after them, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee. |
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7. The Countess of Carlisle to be bailed on bond in the same sums
as formerly, to remain at — and not depart above five miles from
thence, and not come within 20 miles of London, without leave from
Parliament or Council of State; and to appear before Council within
six days after summoned, and meantime to act nothing prejudicial
to the present government; this to continue until Parliament or
Council give further order. |
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8. Sir Rich. Norton to be bailed on bond in 1,000l., with two
sureties in 500l. each, on the usual conditions, and the Justices of
Peace for co. Hants to be written to for that purpose. |
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9. Order on the examination of Mr. Blackmore, that as he had not
dealt clearly, and as Council expect more full and positive answers,
the Committee for Examinations call him before them to-morrow,
re-examine him, and report to Council in the afternoon. |
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10. Col. Slaughter to be committed to Newgate, for treason in
bearing arms against Parliament, and there to be kept in order to
trial. |
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11. The petition of Mr. Pitman to be read to-morrow. [I. 20, pp.
41–43.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners. We sent you
orders for speedily impressing men in your county, and sending
them to the waterside to be transported to Ireland, but are informed
by our agent at the port that there are only—as yet sent, and
that—of them are so unfit for service that they were returned
as deficient. Proceed with impressing what will make up the full
number allotted upon your county. Also to the same effect as that
of July 16. As the speedy sending of recruits is of great concernment to the finishing of that war, we recommend it to your speedy
and effectual execution. [I. 96, p. 242.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Dr. Micklethwait, Justice of Peace for co. York.
Council has just grounds of suspicion against Tobias Swinden, a
Minister from Scotland, and therefore desires you to send for him,
and take his recognizance in 500l., with two sureties in 200l. each, to
appear before Council within 14 days, to answer to what is charged
against him, and you are to certify such recognizance to Council. In
case he refuses or delays, commit him to the gaol at York, and certify
your proceedings. [I. 69, p. 243.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. Council having lately
answered your bill of exchange drawn upon them for 500l. upon
account for hiring ships, boats, and other incident charges for the
service of Scilly, by the condition of which place they conceive that
charge is in a good measure, if not totally, saved, and the money
remaining in your hands; therefore as there is 1,000l. to be paid to
make good the articles of Scilly, we desire that, for so much as will
be wanted to make up the money already in your hands to 1,000l.,
you take up money there by exchange, and charge the same upon
Council, by your bill payable at 8 or 10 days', and we will take
order that the same be punctually paid. [I. 96, p. 243.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. There are prisoners
at Plymouth who came from Scilly, and who, if continued there,
will prove a charge; discharge them forthwith, according to directions
from Col. Popham. [I. 96, p. 244.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Army Committee. The brigade under
Major-Gen. Harrison is in great want of surgeons' chests; see that
two are forthwith sent to Newcastle, and take care that pay be
provided for a surgeon and two mates, for those two chests, to be
nominated by Harrison, he knowing some fit for that employment.
[I. 96, p. 244.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Harrison. We received yours
from Penrith, with an account of the present posture of your forces
and with some particulars desired by you for the service, which,
with your desire for horses for carriage of ammunition, we have
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, and for the surgeons'
chests, we wrote the Army Committee. |
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We wrote you concerning the sinking of the pay of thetwo
majors with you, who were not put upon the establishment, and desired you to think of some way for doing so. If you return one of
them to be colonel, and another to be major of one of the new regiments which you are to make up there, it will be a good expedient
for bringing them upon a certain establishment. [I. 96, p. 245.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Baynes, surveyor at Salisbury or
Clarendon. Council having occasion for your presence on Friday
next, you are not to fail being present, under the penalty of the
forfeiture of your bond for appearance when summoned. [I. 96,
p. 246.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Trustees for sale of the late King's goods.
Among other rooms appointed at St. James's for quartering the
soldiers of Col. Berksteads' regiment, there is one which has some
statues; and as Council has assigned 5l. to pay the expenses of
their removal, you are to think of some other room in which they
may be put, until sold; let the heads and frames upon which they
formerly stood be brought into the Long Gallery at Whitehall, and
put where they formerly were, until they are sold also. [I. 96,
p. 246.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Navy Committee. When the Scilly Isles
were taken, two frigates, the Michael taken at Tresco, and the Peter
at Bryer Island, were found there; they being fit for service,
let order be given for fitting and victualling them for six months.
The Michael shall in future be called Tresco, and the Peter, Bryer,
after the islands from whence they came, and have one 24 and the
other 16 guns put on board. [I. 96, p. 247.] |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Birch, Governor of Liverpool. We [thank
you for yours] approve what you have done about the ship that
brought Greene back [from the Isle of Man], and desire you to
detain it, and the persons and things that came in it, until further
order. [I. 96, p. 247; 20, p. 41.] |
| June 18. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The bill of exchange of Capt. Lewis Morris, drawn by Mr. Frost
for 100l., accepted, being in pursuance of an order of Council bestowing it on him for service at the Isle of Scilly. |
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2. The petition of Gregory Gamble, of Wisbeach, referred to the
Committee for discharged prisoners, where Mr. Say has the chair. |
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3. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider as to furnishing
200l. to Col. Bingham, for exigencies in his government of Guernsey,
and to order that 100l. thereof be issued by him for relief of the
soldiers, prisoners in Jersey. |
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4. The petition of Peter Thayth referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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5. The petition of George Pitman, minister at Frendsbury, referred to Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood and the Council of War, who are to
send for Capt. Harrison and the rest of the soldiers therein mentioned, examine the business, proceed against the offenders according
to justice, and certify Council. While the matter is under examination, the Lieut.-General is to take care for the safety of Upnor
Castle, of which Capt. Harrison is governor. |
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6. Geo. Pitman, minister at Frendsbury, to cause Mr. Salmon to
be prosecuted according to law, and a letter to be written to
Mr. Parker to send for Salmon, and examine him and the witnesses
against him, and bind over both prosecutor and witnesses to the
next assizes, that he may be effectually prosecuted. |
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7. Mr. Pitman to be left to his further course against him at law
as to the particular wrong done to himself. |
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8. Mr. Blackmore to be bailed on bond in 400l. for himself, and
two sureties in 200l. each, with a similar condition to that of
Mr. Jackson, the minister. |
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9. The petition of Mrs. Rose O'Neale referred to the Committee
for Examinations [struck out]. |
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10. The business of the garrisons to be considered to-morrow. |
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11. The frigate built by Mr. Pett to be called the Pearl, and
Capt. Roger Cuttance to be commander; that built by Mr. Taylor
the Primrose, and John Sherwin to be commander; that built by
Mr. Shish the Nightingale, and Jacob Reynolds to be commander;
that built by Mr. Graves the Mermaid, and Rich. Steynor to be
commander. |
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12. Sir Matthew Brand, close prisoner in the Tower, to have the
liberty thereof, but not to be permitted to speak with any of those
persons who are committed there for having had a hand in the
London conspiracy. |
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13. The Navy Committee to give a bill of store to Lieut.-Col.
Jackson, for his household goods, he being to pass into foreign
parts. |
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14. The petition of Jas. Decio, Paul St. Clair, and Jas. Weeres
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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15. The petition of Major Erasmus Purling referred to the Committee for Scilly, who are to consider what should be reported to
Parliament on his behalf, and whether he may not be further useful
in services yet to be done. |
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16. Council taking notice of the many good services performed
by John Milton, their secretary for foreign languages, particularly
of his book in vindication of the Parliament and people of England
against the calumnies and invectives of Salmasius, have thought fit
to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same, and
that the thanks of Council be returned to Mr. Milton, and their
sense represented in that behalf. |
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17. The petition of the workmen employed in repairing Tilbury
fort, with their account and the report thereupon, recommended to
the Revenue Committee, to take care that the men be paid what
they have disbursed for repairs; Sir Hen. Mildmay to take care of
this business. [Also certified copy, Vol. XV., No. 90.] |
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18. Upon the petition of Lieut.-Col. Jackson, of whose service
good testimony is given, Council thinks his desires for shipping and
transporting his goods into Germany, customs' free, should be recommended to the Navy Committee, whom he is to attend for their
order therein, and Col. Thompson is to afford him assistance for such
order and dispatch there. |
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19. Council having received a good character of the fidelity,
valour, and ability of Lieut.-Col. Jackson, who is now about to
transport himself into Germany, where, by reason of his former
acquaintance and knowledge of the language, he may be of good
use in point of intelligence, recommend Mr. Scott to employ him
as he shall see fit, and to advance sums requisite for his encouragement. |
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20. The petition of John Gibson referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 20, pp. 43–47.] |
June 18.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Augustin Skinner, Jno. Baker, Chas. Bowles,
and Peter Pett. You will see by the enclosed petition what has
been represented to Council concerning the miscarriage of several
persons against the minister at Frendsbury. We have taken order
for proceeding against the soldiers here, and desire you to send for
Salmon, named in the petition, and examine him and the witnesses
produced, and proceed against him as the offence deserves, and bind
over the witnesses to prosecute at the next county assizes [of Kent].
[I. 96, p. 248.] |
| June 19. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Law Committee to meet in the chamber where the Committee of Examinations usually sits on Monday, to consider what
laws are in force concerning the trial of marine offences, and report
to Council what obstructions hinder it; the Admiralty Judges and
Baron Thorp to attend. |
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2. The petition of Wm. Hargrave, late commander of the Roebuck,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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3. Thomas Cooke and Col. Jno. Booth, prisoners in the Tower, to
have liberty to go to the church in the Tower, with their keepers. |
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4. The Admiralty Judges to issue process according to law against
Robert Clarke, to put in better bail to answer what is against him
in that court, notwithstanding he is in the service of the commonwealth. |
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7. The petition of Geo. Clarke, prisoner at St. James's, referred to
the Committee of Examinations. |
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8. To write the King of Spain, noticing the former letter sent to
him, and to demand justice upon the murderers of Mr. Ascham, and
that Parliament have recalled Mr. Fisher to give them an account of
what he has done there, and to desire him therefore to dismiss
Mr. Fisher, and afford him a guard to the water-side. |
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9. Col. Fielder and Sir Jno. Bourchier added to the Ordnance
Committee. |
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10. Lady Penelope Derham to have liberty to visit her brother,
Col. Philip Wenman, in presence of the Lieutenant of the Tower, or
his deputy. |
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11. 500l., out of the 50,000l. appointed by Parliament from the
sale of delinquents' estates to be for the supply of the garrisons,
to be paid, after sums already charged thereupon, for repair of the
garrison of Portsmouth. |
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12. Mr. Bond, Sir Jno. Bourchier, Sir Wm. Brereton, Lieut.-Gen.
Fleetwood, Sir James Harrington, Major Salwey, and Major-General
Skippon, to give thanks, in the name of Council, to Mr. Cressett,
Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Sparrow, Nath. Andrews, and the rest that
signed a petition, and also to receive what further propositions they
have to offer, that may be fit for Council to do, to bring the matter
of that petition into effect for the service. |
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13. To answer to the petition of Major Thorold that, on consideration thereof and of the examinations taken of him, Council has
ordered that he shall not repair to or come within five miles of
Boston, co. Lincoln. |
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14. Capt. Bishop to attend the counsel to-morrow at the High
Court of Justice, to perform services required of him. |
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15. The Committee for Examinations to send for Cavanagh,
prisoner in the Gatehouse, and examine him and report. |
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16. The catalogue of garrisons referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to consider which are fit to be demolished, and report as
they shall come to any resolution. |
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17. Order, on the case of Lieut.-Col. John Jamet, that he be still
continued in prison upon the former warrant, and that a special
charge be given to the keeper to take care he be safely kept, being
a very dangerous person. |
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19. Anne Tillesly, widow, to be committed to the custody of the
serjeant-at-arms, till further examined. |
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20. An allowance of 12l. a year to be made to Ambrose Leech,
for keeping one of the galleries in Whitehall Chapel, to be paid
quarterly by Mr. Frost, out of the exigency money. [I. 20, pp. 47–
50.] |
| June 20. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter of Will. Low from Liverpool, of the 14th instant,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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2. The letter of Major-Gen. Harrison from Appleby, of the 16th
instant, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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3. To answer to the letter of Col. Duckenfield, from Duckenfield, of
the 13th instant, that Council leaves it to him to make his abode at
his own house for recovery of his health, he putting the charge of
that place into such hands as he can confide in, and will be answerable for. Also that the persons committed at Chester for having
had a hand in the conspiracy with the Earl of Derby, who will
not accept of their liberty upon the terms offered by Council, are
to be continued in prison. |
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4. The business of Hamburg to be considered to-morrow. |
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5. To answer to Alderman Langley and Mr. Limmerie, that when
Council receives letters of advice concerning his charging money
upon them, they will take care that his bill of exchange is accepted
and paid. |
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6. Order, upon the petition of Cornelius Heerlzes, that they
putting in good security in the Admiralty Court to land the horses
in the Isle Statius, and not in any of the islands belonging to this
commonwealth, or in hostility or rebellion with them, shall then
have liberty to proceed on their voyage. |
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7. The petition of Wm. Fowler, Muster Master of the fleet, with
the papers annexed, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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8. The ships Amity, Tresco, Brazil, and the Malaga merchant to
go towards Barbadoes. |
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9. Four ships more to be appointed to that service, and sent in a
convenient time after those ships are gone. |
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10. To write Col. Philip Jones, acknowledging his from Swansea,
and his care in the business, and to desire his opinion whether some
of the most notorious of the rebels in Wales may not have justice
done upon them there at the next sessions, and meantime to take
care that all be secured. |
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11. The petition from the Earl of Westmoreland, that the soldiers
now quartered in his house in Bartholomew Close may be removed, so
that he may have it for his own use, referred to Col. Berkstead, to
consider whether he can remove them to such quarters as are providing for them; and he is to acquaint Council with what he shall
do herein. |
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12. The letter of Col. Sydenham, of the 18th instant, referred to
the Ordnance Committee. |
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13. To look out Mr. Maynard's papers by Monday, and send them
to Lord Commissioner Whitelock. |
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14. The letter of John Tooker, from Appledore, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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15. Direction to be given to the Lieutenant of the Tower to take
care that Sir Abraham Shipman and Major-General Reinking,
prisoners in the Tower, be supplied with a convenient diet, Council
being informed that they are not able to feed themselves. |
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16. The Committee for Examinations to examine Major-Gen.
Reinking, and give order for taking off his close imprisonment, if
they see cause, and likewise order the release of his servant, a
prisoner in the Gatehouse. |
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19. The paper subscribed by Major Purling and Capt. Hatsel,
concerning the defective provisions sent for Scilly, and also that
signed by Denis Gauden, in answer thereto, to be both reported to
Parliament when the business of Scilly is reported. |
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20. The petition of Robert Lambert, prisoner in the Gatehouse,
referred to the Committee for Examinations. [I. 20, pp. 51–54.] |
| June 21. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with the Ordnance
Committee concerning paying 10,000l. out of the Excise on credit
of the sale of delinquents' lands, for part satisfaction of the debt
due to gunsmiths and artificers, for goods delivered to the use of
the State; and to consider the form of the warrants to be given for
that purpose, and bring them to Council. |
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2. The petition of Thomas Pott, mariner, master of the John
and Thomas, referred to the Admiralty Committee to give order as
they see cause. |
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3. Also the petition of Antonio Fernandez Carvagall. |
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4. 10s. a man to be allowed to Captain Morris, above what has
been already allowed him, for carrying his troop into Scotland. |
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5. Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood to order Capt. Morris to march his troop
forthwith, and not to take free quarter in any place, or permit any
of his troop to do so. |
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6. The petition of the inhabitants of Aldborough, Suffolk, referred
to the Ordnance Committee. |
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7. Rice Vaughan to have liberty to speak privately with Col.
Joseph Vaughan, now prisoner in the Tower, notwithstanding his
close imprisonment, and Mrs. Frances Vaughan to speak with him
about his household occasions. |
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8. The Committee for Examinations to send for Col. Vaughan,
prisoner in the Tower, and further examine him on Tuesday. |
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9. The petition of Stephen Estwick, alderman of London, referred
to Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Scott, Major Salwey, Mr. Goodwin, and
Mr. Allein. |
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10. The petition of Robert Harlow to be sent to Sir Wm. Constable,
who is to certify Council the state of that business. |
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11. Sir Hen. Mildmay to make the report to the House as to
finding money for encouragement of the brigade which appeared in
Hyde Park last November. |
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12. The door opening out of Mr. Vaux's lodging in Whitehall into
the street to be forthwith walled up, and directions given to the
Surveyor of Works to see this done. |
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13. The charge given in against Mr. Vaux referred to a further
examination. |
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14. Mr. Vaux to be required not to intermeddle with any business above stairs in Whitehall, upon any pretence whatsoever. [I. 20,
pp. 55–57.] |
June 21.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for county Oxon.
There being a quantity of backs, breats, and potts in Oxfordshire,
that were provided for the militia, and now lie in such a manner
that dangerous use may be made thereof, cause them to be got
together, and laid up in the citadel of Oxford, until further order.
[I. 96, p. 252.] |
June 21.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for county Worcester.
There being moneys due to Col. Dingley [as he alleges] for service
in that county, examine that business, and certify the state thereof
to Council, and also what money is remaining in that county that
was raised upon the late Militia Act, whereupon further direction
may be given. [I. 96, p. 253; I. 20, p. 54.] |
June 21.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Governor of Portsmouth. The Peter,
belonging to Peter Thayth, fisherman of Calais, has been seized by
Capt. John Johnson, commander of the John, who has taken away
the sails, tackle, nets, and other fishing instruments, and brought her
to Portsmouth, where she now remains. Council has ordered the
same to be restored, and Johnson to answer for his contempt of the
Generals' orders. Upon receipt hereof, deliver up the bark to Thayth,
that he may follow his affairs according to the Generals' license.
[I. 96, p. 253.] |
June 21.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. Hearing that Taunton
is an unfit place for the imprisonment of Mr. Prynne, give order for
his removal to Pendennis Castle, to be there kept upon the same
warrant as at Dunster Castle and Taunton, until further order; while
he is there, he may have liberty to go to the public ordinances of
God's worship, if he desire it, and you are to certify us what you do
herein. [I. 96, p. 253.] |
| June 23. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The petition of Thomas Cowle, late commander of the Paradox,
recommended to the Navy Committee. |
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2. Col. Fielder to acquaint Mr. Caryll that Council has thought
fit to call upon him to succeed Mr. Owen in the work of the Ministry
at Whitehall, with the same allowance, and the Committee at
Whitehall are to appoint him some rooms there. |
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3. The Ordnance Committee to order what is necessary for the
present repair of the house in the island at Plymouth, in such a way
as they judge necessary, with as much care as may be to save charge. |
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4. The committee for sending away the two physicians and the
apothecary to the Lord General to approve of the apothecary's bill,
and to give order for its payment. |
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5. The letter of the Lord General of the 17th inst., from
Edinburgh, to be reported to the House by Sir Hen. Vane. |
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8. Mr. Salwey to move the House that the letters of Lord Willoughby in the House may be so disposed of that use may be made
of them in the proper place for the service, and that such other
letters and bills of exchange as are in the possession of Council may
also be disposed of in like manner. |
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9. Mr. Scott to inform the House of the intelligence letters
received from South Wales, concerning the late insurrection there,
and to offer it to their consideration how the offenders may be
proceeded against, as it is supposed common juries will do nothing
against them. |
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10. The Committee for Examinations to hear from Col. Rich
what he has to say concerning the Norfolk prisoners, and report. |
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11. Mr. Scott to report to the House the letters of advice from
Ireland, and to suggest the considering the qualifications concerning
the Irish, that they may be finished. |
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12. Warrant to be given to the Admiralty judges to grant letters
of marque to John Hallee, according to the opinion given by
Dr. Walker upon examining his case, which opinion is to be transcribed and sent to them with Council's warrant. |
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15. Sir Hum. Bennett to be allowed to reside at Baberham, co.
Cambridge, and not to go above five miles from thence. |
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16. The petition of Anth. Walsh, prisoner in the Gatehouse,
referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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17. The petition of Samuel Bathurst referred to the Admiralty
Committee. |
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18. The examinations taken against Rich. Meredith referred to
the Committee for Examinations. |
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19. Lieut.-Col. Jamet to stand committed as formerly, and the
Committee for Examinations to send for and further examine him,
and hear what security he can offer to Council, in case they shall
be inclined to take bail. |
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20. The Law Committee, except the Attorney General, to meet
at the Council-chamber to-morrow. [I. 20, pp. 57–60.] |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Army Committee. Upon complaint against
Lieut. Col. Read, then Governor of Poole, it was recommended to the
Lord General to give a commission to Major Scutt to be Governor;
but upon occasion of some recrimination against him, Council
thought neither of them should be governor until the business
should be determined, and Major-Gen. Desborow was to have the
matter heard by a council of war, and meanwhile a third person
was to be put into that government. As Lieut.-Col. Hunkins has
been put in until the matter is disposed of, give order that he be
entered upon the muster for that place, and paid in that quality till
the settlement of this business. [I. 96, p. 254.] |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Fitch. Our intention concerning Bridges
was that you might accept of any kind of sureties, but seeing he
can procure none, and that it is to little purpose to keep him still in
restraint, take his own recognizance in 500l., upon the usual conditions, and discharge him. [I. 96, p. 254.] |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. We have referred
your letter from Plymouth to the Ordnance Committee, to take care
for the repair of the house in the island. We wrote you to discharge
the prisoners, and our intention was that they should have been
disposed of according to directions from General Blake; however
by some mistake, General Popham's name was in the letter. Dispose
of them according as you have heard from Col. Blake. For the
1,000l. to be paid upon the articles of Scilly, you are to charge the
same upon Council at a convenient date, and care shall be taken to
make payment of your bills. [I. 96, p. 255.] |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Major-Gen. Desborow. We formerly wrote
you to put a third person into the place of governor of Poole, until
the business of Lieut.-Col. Read and Major Scutt was determined,
that they might be upon equal terms in examination of witnesses,
wherein several of the garrison of Poole are to be produced; but as
Major Scutt has been mustered as governor there, we have written
to the Army Committee to cause Lieut.-Col. Hunkins to be put into
the roll, and paid as governor until further order. As the cause has
been some time depending, by reason of your employment in the
West, order some of your officers, if you cannot attend the business
yourself, to give a speedy hearing and dispatch to it, that where
innocency is, it may be cleared, and the garrison settled. [I. 96,
p. 255.] |
| [June 23.] |
91. Petition of Thos. Could, or Coull, late commander of the
Paradox, to the Navy Commissioners, for redress against the fraudulent conduct of Thos. Goade, his purser, who owes him 13s. 6d. for
his charges. [1¼ pages.] |
| June 24. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Two brass pieces now in Poole, with their equipage, to be
delivered to Col. Bingham, to be carried over to Guernsey. |
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3. Mr. Frost to search for and bring before the Law Committee
the letters and examinations concerning prisoners taken at sea, that
order may be given, upon view of the lists, who should be tried, and
how the rest may be disposed of, for easing the country. |
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4. The Admiralty Committee and Generals at Sea to certify to
Council what they have to lay to the charge of any such prisoners
now in restraint, and what exchanges they have made, or propose,
of these prisoners for any of the Parliament party. |
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6. The Lion to be brought into harbour, and the Admiralty Committee to give order in it. |
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7. The business concerning Sir Thos. Bendish to be considered
next Friday, and the papers referring to it to be looked out. |
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8. In respect of the present state of affairs, to consider to-morrow
what is fit to be done for securing the arms in the several counties,
and in the hands of such as cannot well be trusted with them, and
Mr. Love to bring the papers that were appointed to be reported to
the House concerning the militia. |
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9. The petition of John Musgrave, on behalf of himself and others,
with the order annexed, having been considered, in regard that the
Act for the militia is now at an end, and none for the present
empowered as Militia Commissioners in the counties mentioned in
the petition, Council conceives it is not needful to examine anything
in relation to those whose trust is now determined; and for informations of delinquency against them, the Commissioners for Sequestrations at Haberdashers' Hall have power to give order therein, to
whom the petitioner is referred. Touching the private petitions,
Council does not find it seasonable for any such addresses to Parliament, in respect of their other pressing business of public and extraordinary concernment. |
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10. The paper given in by Capt. Vernon referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee. [I. 20, pp. 61–63.] |
June 24.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Rich. Bradshaw, resident at Hamburg. You
write how little you have been able to do in procuring justice on
him that attempted to assassinate the company's minister, or surprised and carried away our merchants, the commonwealth being
scorned with a mock justice, and as little done in procuring our
merchants their rights. There have also been disputes as to the
respect due to this commonwealth in your person. It had been
better for them to preserve a right understanding with us; you
have not failed in making frequent applications for justice. We
now desire you to return, to give us fuller information, on which we
will take further resolutions. [I. 96, p. 256.] |
June 24.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for county York.
On order for the apprehension of Quartermaster Naylour in your
county, another person of the same name, and a friend to the commonwealth, has been taken by mistake; discharge him, and use
your endeavour for apprehending the other. [I. 96, p. 257.] |
June 24.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Sir Thos. Walsingham, Vice-Admiral of Kent.
The enclosed petition of the fishermen of Stroud having been presented to Council, you are to call a court of the Vice-Admiralty, and
do what is agreeable to law and justice. [I. 65, p. 257; 20, p. 62.] |
| June 25. |
Order in Parliament—on report from the Council of State by
Mr. Scott, of the letters of Rowland Dawkins and Col. Phil. Jones,
at Swansea, concerning the late insurrection in South Wales,—that
Phil. Jermyn, Justice of the Upper Bench, Major-Gen. Harrison,
Sir Wm. Constable, William Littleton, Hen. Herbert, Col. Phil. Jones,
Thos. Wogan, Mich. Oldsworth, Nich. Lechmore, Luke Hodges, Rich.
Aldworth; Hump. Edwards, Hump. Mackworth, Thos. Mytton, Jno.
Eltonhead, serjeant-at-law, — Clerk, serjeant-at-law, John Norbury,
Bussey Mansell, Edw. Pritchard, Sylvanus Taylor, Jno. Price, Rowland Dawkins, James Philips, Wroth Rogers, Sampson Lort, Jno.
Nicholas, Edw. Herbert, John Williams, Thos. Watkins, Jno. Gawler,
Jenkin Franklin, Hen. Morgan, Fras. Blethin, Rice Williams, John
Herbert, William Botterell, and John James, be added to the High
Court of Justice, and be empowered to put in execution the powers
contained in the several Acts of Parliament, empowering the said
High Court. |
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That the Council of State, when they see fit, upon the information
they have or shall receive, touching the late rebellion in co. Cardigan,
give direction for such of the above named commissioners to go into
those parts, and put in execution the powers of the said Act in
reference to the persons in this rebellion, as they find fit. [I. 89,
pp. 43, 44.] |
| June 25. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The propositions presented to the Council by Col. Humfrey,
Col. Sparrow, Mr. Cressett, and others, approved. |
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3. Mr. Love, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Bond, Sir John Trevor,
Mr. Gurdon, Mr. Say, and Mr. Darley, to be a committee to consider
the petition of Philemon Stephens, Warden of the Stationers' Company, and to send for him before them, and confer with him concerning what is alleged in his petition, and report what should be
done for prevention of the evils therein mentioned; Mr. Love to
take special care thereof. |
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4. The petition and other papers of Signor Bernardi, concerning the Consulate at Genoa, referred to the Admiralty Committee,
who are to send for Mr. Moyer and others who have subscribed
the certificate, and confer with them what should be done, and
report. |
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5. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal added to the Committee to consider what was fit to be added to the Act concerning
blasphemy, the care of which was specially referred to Mr. Love. |
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6. The letter of Col. Birch to Mr. Frost from Liverpool, with the
bill of exchange enclosed, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to consider where the money may be paid within
the days given, and report. |
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7. The Admiralty Committee to consider what is to be done on
the intelligence Mr. Scott has received, which he is to communicate
to them to-morrow. |
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8. Elizabeth, wife of Hugh Massie, to have liberty to go to her
husband in the Tower, and continue with him; and if she will not
remain, to speak with him in presence of the Lieutenant of Tower,
or such as he shall appoint. |
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9. The instructions for the militia approved, and to be reported
to the House by Mr. Love. |
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10. Mr. Scott to acquaint the commissioners at Haberdashers'
Hall, as to the goods seized of Capt. Titus, that they may dispose of
them according to instructions. |
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11. Propositions tendered to the Council of State in reference to
the voluntary subscriptions for raising horse and dragoons, according
to an order of Council of the 19th inst.:— |
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1. That the subscribers may nominate officers to be approved
and commissioned by the Council of State. |
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2. That they may have power to draw out and exercise as often
as they think fit. |
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3. That all such as shall be listed, and thereby obliged to
attend this service, may, upon certificate of three of the commissioned officers, be freed from any other service. |
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4. That this engagement being voluntary may last only for the
next six months. [I. 20, pp. 63–65.] |
June 25.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Popham. We send you the enclosed
intelligence, and desire that for prevention of mischief, you take the
James, Lion, President, and Reserve with you, and sail to the height
of Berwick; if you meet with the Vanguard and Success, take them
also, and put over towards Gottenburg and the Sound, and if you
find any such fleet there, or sailing towards England or Scotland,
give notice to Col. Deane, and use your best endeavours to prevent
their landing any forces or provisions of war in England or Scotland;
signify to us what you discover, and expect further orders. [I. 96,
p. 258.] |
| June 26. |
92. Act for making the river Wye navigable from Guildford in
Surrey till it runs into the Thames at Waybridge. [Printed, 5 pp.] |
| June 26. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. Rowland and Samuel Wilson, and Martin Broadgate to have
liberty to transport 800 quarters of wheat to the Isle of Teneriff,
they importing a like quantity of foreign wheat. |
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3. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to report to the House that
the Lords Ambassadors sent over to the States of Holland have
returned. |
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4. Next Saturday morning appointed for hearing the report of
the said Ambassadors, the members of Council to be present. |
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5. The Admiralty Committee to write Nehemiah Bourne, commander of the Speaker, to take on board the ammunition which
shall be delivered to him by Jos. Drake, storekeeper at Hull, transport it to Scotland, and deliver it to the Commissary of the artillery
train at Leith, for the use of the army. |
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6. The petition of the ordnance officers referred to the Ordnance
Committee. |
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7. The petition of Alvin Mason referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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8. The remonstrance presented to Council by the merchants
trading to Spain, of grievances in their trade at the Canaries, to be
reported to the House by Lord Commissioner Whitelock, with the
opinion of Council that a letter should be written to the King of
Spain concerning it. |
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9. Mr. Carew to report to the House Council's opinion that, for
the safety of the Scillies, Lieut.-Col. Hunkins is a fit man to be
governor, and to request that the Lord General may be written to,
to give him a commission. |
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10. To send to Mr. Willis at the Star Chamber, to deliver to
Mr. Frost all the writings he has belonging to the Safety Committee,
or to the State, and a warrant to be drawn for that purpose. |
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11. Order upon the petition of divers well affected persons in
Low Lindsay, co. Lincoln, that Council approves their offer, and
appoints commissions to be given to Robert Stone to be captain of
the troop, John Cock jun. lieutenant, John Lupton cornet, and John
Dawson jun. quarter-master. |
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12. Mr. Frost to pay 50l. to Major Rich. Faulconer, as a reward
for service in giving intelligence to Council of great concernment. |
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13. Mr. Scott to report to the House Councils' opinion that it
would much conduce to the public safety, and to the satisfaction of
the well affected, that the bill that has been some time in the House,
for relief of well affected tenants against malignant landlords, be
speedily passed. |
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14. To report to the House Council's opinion that 10,000l. should
be charged upon the receipt of Haberdashers' hall, next in course
after the 10,000l. charged for the supply of the stores, for repairing
of such garrisons as shall be thought necessary to be continued, the
works of many being much decayed, and no money allowed for
repairs. |
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15. Mr. Milton to carry to the Spanish Ambassador the letter
written to him on behalf of Alderman Dethick. |
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16. The petition of William Bentley, printer, referred to the Committee to whom the business concerning him was referred yesterday. |
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17. The postmaster at Southwark to attend the Secretary of
Council to-morrow. [I. 20, pp. 65–68.] |
June 26.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for London, Essex,
Suffolk, Norwich and Cambridge. The persons mentioned in the
enclosed list having enlisted as recruits in Col. Fenwick's regiment
in Scotland, and afterwards deserted, that their example may not be
an encouragement to others, issue your warrant for apprehending,
and sending them to the next garrison, to be proceeded against by a
Court Martial, or otherwise disposed of as we shall think fit. [I. 96,
p. 259.] |
June 26.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Governor of the Isle of Wight. By the
account of your stores in the Isle of Wight, we see the state of your
magazine to be such as may supply the wants of the several forts
and castles in that island, and you are therefore to issue such
provisions as shall be necessary for supply of their defects. [I. 96,
p. 259.] |
June 26.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Governor of Hull. There are unserviceable arms in your stores, both for horse and foot, which, if sent up
to the Tower, might be made useful at a small charge. When the
provisions are brought from Nottingham Castle to Hull, in order to
their shipment for London, let all such arms be sent with them, and
an account thereof sent to us. [I. 96, p. 260.] |
June 26.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall,
Having issued a warrant to you for payment of 240l. to Vicountess
Ranelagh, in pursuance of an order of Parliament of the 20th ultimo,
as the time of the ending of her former pension has long since elapsed,
we desire you to advance her 100l. for her present occasions, and
pay her the residue as it shall become payable in course. [I. 96,
p. 260.] |
| June 26. |
93. Report of the Committee for Trade appointed by the Common
Council of the City of London, to the Council of Trade appointed by
Parliament. Upon considering the petition of the freemen of the
City trading in wool, for redress of abuses practised by the Society
of Staplers, we inquired into the foundation and nature of the staple,
and the privileges pretended to by that Society, and heard certain
of the principal staplers, and perused the Acts and records produced
in defence of the same; and we are of opinion that, though the
staplers formerly had a legal being, it is now expired, at least as to
the commodity of wool, inasmuch as the transportation thereof is
now forbidden, for which only or chiefly they were constituted a
society, and we do not now conceive them at all necessary, but in
many respects disadvantageous, as being the principal cause— |
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(1.) Of the dearness of wool, and consequently of cloth, for they,
brogging and buying between the grower and clothier, and engrossing the greatest part of the wool, do not sell it to the clothier but at
their own rates, or for a quicker and better market, transport it into
foreign parts; |
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(2.) Of the badness of the cloth, for the staplers buying wool of
several countries and sorts, as Northern and Western, pasture and
fallow, sell the same mingled and compounded to the clothier, who,
not discovering nor able to single or separate again the different
wools, makes up a bad and ill-conditioned cloth, that mixed wool
not working alike in regard of its different qualities, as is affirmed
by persons of skill and experience therein; |
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(3.) Of discouragement and destruction to clothing and the woollen
trade, for by the staplers' engrossing and dear selling, the clothier is
rendered unable to buy; by his transportation, cloth is made in
Holland and other parts of English wool, and is become cheaper
there than can be made here, and transported thither, (they being
furnished with all hands necessary to the finishing thereof), and by
the insufficient cloth, made of mixed wools, the manufacture of
England is much disparaged beyond seas. Hence multitudes of
people who, by making of cloth and the woollen trade, would be
maintained, are left without means of livelihood; our workmen are
enticed or enforced beyond seas to become teachers or servants to
strangers in the art of clothing (which until lately has excelled in
England only) and foreign commodities, which were the exchange
for cloth, are now procured with much more disadvantage to us.
Many other like evils were obvious to us, but the above are sufficient
reasons for showing that the staplers are unnecessary and disadvantageous. [2 pages.] |
| June 26. |
94. Note of the substance of a dispatch delivered by Lord Taaffe,
and collected out of letters and papers sent by the Marquis of
Clanricade. |
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First, the state of the kingdom represented by the marquis was
such that, notwithstanding the assistance of money, arms, and
ammunition already received by means of the Duke of Lorraine,
amounting in value to 20,000l. English,—deducting the charge of
those who negociated for it, and the loss in exchange,—yet without
further speedy and considerable supply, his lordship absolutely
despairs of being able to defend what yet remains unconquered by
the rebels, unless, by the success of his Majesty's arms in Great
Britain, the rebels be compelled to withdraw such part of their
forces out of Ireland as will disable them to prosecute their conquest. |
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Secondly, the treaty with the Duke of Lorraine's Minister (in the
conduct whereof his lordship has given eminent proof of his unalterable loyalty, of a high and affectionate sense of His Majesty's
honour and interest, and of his great judgment, whereby that
treaty is brought to this pass). His lordship has already received the
aforesaid sum, or is secured of it to his satisfaction. For the Duke
of Lorraine's security for what he has or shall further lay out, he is to
have as caution the City of Limerick, the town of Galloway, the
Castle of Athlone, and the port of Sligo, now under his Majesty's
obedience, and Waterford and Duncannon port, now in the hands of
the rebels, when they are recovered. For the conditions of further
supplies, the marquis has authorized Lord Taaffe, Sir Nich. Plunket,
and Geoffrey Browne to treat with the Duke of Lorraine, yet
directed by instructions to proceed no further therein, nor make any
conclusion but such as they shall be directed to in writing, under the
hands of the Queen, his Royal Highness, and the Marquis of Ormond,
or under the hand of some one fully authorized by the King in that
behalf. |
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In the agreement already made, care is taken for preservation
of his Majesty's sovereignty and the subjects' property in the places
engaged, and for the full restitution of them, on repayment of what
shall be laid out. |
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Both the dispatch from the Marquis of Clanricade, and the letter
from Sir Nich. Plunket and Mr. Browne to his Majesty and the
Marquis of Ormond, express the necessity of a speedy supply to be
endeavoured, by the immediate prosecution of the treaty with the
Duke of Lorraine, unless some more effectual way shall be directed
by his Majesty and His Royal Highness; and if any such shall be,
the repayment to the Duke of Lorraine for what he is already out
will be a necessary beginning. [2 pages.] |
| June 27. |
Order in Parliament that the Council of State report next
Wednesday touching the transactions of the embassy to the Netherlands. |
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That the report from the Council of State, as to the counties
being in a watchful posture, be made by Mr. Love next Wednesday. |
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That the Council of State prepare a letter from Parliament to the
King of Spain, concerning redress of the grievances of the English
merchants, and Mr. Speaker sign and seal it. |
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That the Council of State make choice of a governor for the
Isles of Scilly, and authorise him to take charge thereof. [I. 89,
pp. 44–45.] |
| June 27. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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1. The letter from Gloucester of the 24th inst. referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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2. Also the letter of Major-General Desborow from Plymouth, of
the 24th inst. |
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3. The bill of exchange from Major-Gen. Desborow for 800l. to
be accepted. |
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4. The petition of Col. John Mildmay referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee. |
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5. The petition of John Price referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to give order therein. |
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6. The letter of Major-General Harrison, from Appleby, of the
23rd inst., referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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7. Answer to be given to Col. Birch that he may keep the securities he mentions until he comes to London. |
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8. The letter of Major-Gen. Harrison to Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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9. The petition of Major Robert Thomson referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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11. Blank commissions to be made out for lieutenants, cornets,
and quartermasters to the two troops of Captains Barker and
Courtney. |
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12. Geo. Clarke to enter into a bond in 400l., with two sureties
in 200l. each, to appear upon summons, be of good behaviour, and
reside at Swanswick, near Bath, co. Somerset, his former place of
abode, and being in the condition of a delinquent, not to remove
from thence above five miles, without such license as is directed by
the Act. [I. 20, pp. 68–70.] |
| June 28. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Committee of Examinations to examine Arschott's letter
to Sir Gilbert Gerard, and report to Council. |
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3. The 40l. ordered to be paid to the apothecary that went to
Scotland to be disposed of as the committee which had the care of
that affair thinks fit. |
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4. The bill of charge of the doctors' and apothecary's journey
to see the Lord General approved, and the money to be paid by
Mr. Frost. |
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5. The report made by the Ambassadors to the United Provinces
of their transactions there approved in every part, and the thanks
of Council returned to them for it. [I. 20, pp. 68–71.] |
June 28.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Blake. We received yours from Plymouth, and approve of what you have done concerning the prisoners
[taken at Scilly], and Parliament has confirmed the articles made
concerning the render of the Scillies. You are not to dispose of
yourself to any further service until order from us, which will be
shortly sent. [I. 96, p. 261; 20, p. 69.] |
June 28.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Col. Popham. We wrote you to take with
you certain ships and sail to the height of Berwick, and thence over
to the Sound. When you arrive there, if you find no cause for
continuance, return to the Downs, and give us notice. [I. 96,
p. 261.] |
| June 28./July 8. |
95. Petition of Edw. Daniel, and 11 other well-affected Eastland
merchants residing at Dantzic, to the Council of State. We acknowledge with all thankfulness your care in watching over the safety of
our commonwealth, and rejoice in that impartial act of justice, in
visiting the iniquity of blood, oppression, and tyranny upon the
heads of the greatest contrivers of our miseries, and freeing us from
bondage, together with your constant endeavours in asserting the
liberties of the commonwealth, which caused us to address you in
July 1650, declaring our grievances by the town exacting pretermitted customs from us, and threatening our expulsion, which we
are not able to repel or avoid, unless there be some regulation
amongst us. We understand that we lie under a cloud in your
apprehension, by reason of some public ministers sent here by the
Scottish King, as Cochrane, Culpeper, and now Crafts, with whom
divers of the Scottish nation, who are great traders for London,
as also some of our own body, have been and are overmuch conversant, to our no small prejudice, who have stood by the cause of
God in your hands in the worst of times, with the hazard of our
lives and fortunes, adhering to that act of justice which has caused
us to suffer in our estates and persons, having hitherto never had
the opportunity to publicly demonstrate ourselves until the arrival
of Mr. Benson, who knows how ready we are to test our fidelity to
our present State. [2 pages.] |
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We acknowledge your late letter to the Dantzic government on
our behalf "in regard of the constitution in Poland by Crafts
obtained," with a mandate for the one-tenth of our estates, but by
this letter we hope to be protected from violence. |
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We beg that the engagement may be tendered to our body, so
that the commonwealth may be enabled to discover their real from
their pretended friends; that you will debar all Scots, malignants
and foreigners trading from England to Dantzic; will consider the
great obstructions of trade to that place, and take care that no East
land commodity be imported or exported but in English bottoms,
so that the navigation of the commonwealth which now, together
with the trade, decays, may not only be maintained but increased.
[2 pages. Original signatures.] |
| June 30. |
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. |
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2. The Committee for Examinations to send for Col. John Booth
and Col. Philip Wenman next Wednesday, and take their examinations. |
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3. The bonds sent up from Col. Duckenfield referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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4. To send to the Lieutenant of the Tower to bring Col. John
Booth and Col. Philip Wenman before the Committee of Examinations on Wednesday next. |
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6. Lieut.-General Fleetwood to order the troops of Col. Rich to
advance northwards as there shall be occasion, provided that they go
no further than Nottingham or Newark until further order. |
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7. Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood, Mr. Love, Mr. Lister, Mr. Cawley, the
Lord President, and Sir Gilbert Pickering to be a committee to
consider the names of those who are to be commissioners for the
instructions now to be sent to the several counties. |
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8. The letter from Col. Blake, from aboard the Phœnix in Plymouth
Sound, referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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9. To write Col. Birch to secure the arms found by him in Bradshaw Chapel, and carry them to Liverpool. |
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10. Sir Hen. Vane to report to the House the letter of Sir Thos.
Tildesley and that of Browne. |
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11. Also to report the informations which Council have received
concerning the motions of the Scotch army, and to suggest whether it
be not necessary to renew the order of Parliament of 25 Sept. 1649. |
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12. The letter of the Commissioners from Dublin of the 25th
inst., and that from Sir Charles Coote of the 20th, with the paper of
articles for the rendition of Athlone enclosed, to be reported to the
House by Mr. Love, in case he finds that the same be not written to
Mr. Speaker, and he is to send back those letters to Council. |
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13. The letter of John Tooker from Barnstaple, of the 27th inst.,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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14. Also the letter from Salop of the 28th inst., to which the
committee are to prepare such answer and give such directions as
they see cause. |
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15. The letter of Mr. Robinson from Scarborough of the 26th inst.
referred to the Admiralty Committee. |
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17. Capt. Lewis Morris recommended to Sir Geo. Aiscue for
employment. |
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18. To appoint a governor for the Scillies to-morrow. |
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19. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider what horse of
those which are in the West, under Major-Gen. Desborow, may be
drawn into these parts. |
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20. The letter of the Commissioners from Dublin of the 14th inst.,
concerning clipped money, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. |
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21. To write Sir Arth. Hesilrigge to furnish Major-General Harrison with 500 backs, breasts, and potts, out of the stores in those
parts, or in any other way. |
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22. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the letter of the
Lord General about recruits, and the provisions of Chester. |
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23. Commission to be given to Col. John James for listing volunteers in co. Worcester. |
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25. The petition of Roger Mattack, Robt. Walker, Thos. Shapcote,
and Geo. Potter of Exeter, referred to the Committee for Examinations. |
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26. Geo. Belasyse having formerly had liberty to go out of the
Tower for three days, for dispatch of business of concernment to
himself, which he could not settle in so short a time, two days'
further liberty to be granted. [I. 20, pp. 75–78.] |
June 30.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Stephen Humphreys at Chichester. George
Clarke, who was sent up hither, having been examined, and given
bond to appear before Council when called upon, and to be of good
behaviour, has been set at liberty; you are therefore to deliver up
the horses that were taken from him. [I. 96, p. 262.] |
June 30.
Whitehall. |
Council of State to Capt. [Rob.] Stone, of Lincolnshire. According to your desire, we send you a commission for yourself and three
subordinate officers, for a troop of volunteer horse, and doubt not
but as you made this free offer of your service, which is very acceptable to Council, so you will use all diligence to get them in readiness
for the service of your county, it not being the intention of Council
that those horse should be employed otherwise than for the service
and safety of that county. [I. 96, p. 262; 20, p. 75.] |
| June. |
96. "Memoir of what is passed in Capt. Peter Giesling's affairs,
in service of His Majesty of Great Britain." Capt. Peter Giesling,
of the St. Peter of Jersey, sailed from Dunkirk last May, and came to
Ostend with a Denmark prize, laden with deals and baulks, coming
from Norway and bound for England, which he sent to Ostend, and
kept the master and one other who was bound for Dover, and
another master for 110l. sterling,—the price of his ship which he
sold him,—until the money was paid. While Capt. Giesling was
upon the road, a Parliament ship arrived, who pursued him so close
that he was almost forced on shore, and the governor, seeing him in
such a strait, sent to desire him to enter the haven with his manof-war. The next day he was examined, and though nothing was
laid to his charge, they took away his commission, and committed
him to prison, put soldiers on board the man-of-war, set the men to
be ransomed at liberty, and put all the company on shore, and thereafter made sale of the victuals on board. We made known our
unjust detainment to the Admiralty, and desired, since they had
nothing to lay to our charge, to have our man-of-war and prize
released, and our men to be ransomed restored, which was referred
to the Fiscal, who pretended that, since our man-of-war was rigged
out from Dunkirk, and the captain and most of his company were
inhabitants there, we ought to be looked upon, without any regard
to the commission, as enemies, and therefore desired that the manof-war should be confiscated for the use of the King. We replied to
this that although Dunkirk was an enemy's port to those here, it was
a neutral port to us, and that since it was the pleasure of the King
of France to permit us to make use of his havens, it did not belong to
them to question from where we were set forth, since they could say
nothing against the commission, and that the owners were known
to be subjects of his Majesty [Charles II.] and not inhabitants
of Dunkirk as alleged by them, though if they were, the times
being changed, and they reduced to the subjection of the King of
France, it would be more to their honour to serve a neutral prince,
than to serve against their own; and though they were French, the
commission annuls all acts of hostility, as long as they are in His
Majesty's service; but to this no answer has been returned. |
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With the names of five captains detained by the Admiralty at
Ostend, upon pretence that they were no subjects of the King of
England. Endorsed "Memorie van Mr. Gordans." [2¼ pages.] |
| June ? |
97, 98. Acknowledgment on payment of a fine of 200l. in the
Court of Common Bench at Westminster, by Nicholas Saunderson and
Jno. Pickering, plaintiffs, to John Reyner and Joan his wife, defendants, of the claim of the former to the moiety of the manor of
Hemelhemsted, with the court baron, courts leet, royalties, &c.,
of Hemsted, Hemelhemsted, Bovington, and Flamdine [co. Herts].
[Parchment, ½ page, 2 copies.] |
