Letters and Papers relating to the Navy, &c.: May 1653

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'Letters and Papers relating to the Navy, &c.: May 1653', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum, 1652-3, (London, 1878) pp. 576-593. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/interregnum/1652-3/pp576-593 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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May 1653

Date. From To Subject. References.
Vol. 52.
May 1 John Poortmans, Resolution, Dungeness. Robt. Blackborne Forgot to give notice of the fleet's departure from Portsmouth, and conjunction with Vice-Admiral Penn. Encloses a letter for his brother and a power of attorney for Capt. Heaton of the Saphire to receive 1,000l. from the navy treasurer for the fleet. 1
" " T. Lawes, Resolution, Ness. " General Deane returns thanks for his intelligence, and despatching his letter to Sir Hen. Vane 2
" " Jno. Fowler, Resolution. " Asks him to forward an enclosure to his son, residing with Mr. Warner in King Street, and to remember him to Mr. Coytmor. 3
" 2 David Catts, Dover Navy Comrs Desires they will write Mr. Greene to enter him as lieutenant on board the Cock, by virtue of his commission, as she will be ready to sail when manned. 4
" " Navy Victuallers, London. " Cannot contract for the 900 tons of water casks unless they can have the pipe-staves on board the Swedish ships. 5
" " John Miller, Deptford. Adm. Com. Petition for a gunner's place on board the Katherine prize at Woolwich, having served many years. With certificate by John Hosier and three others. 6, 7
" " Adm. Com. Navy Comrs To hasten cables and anchors for the London, Ferdinando, and other merchant ships taken up 8
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. " Asks whether to contract for purchase of some hemp and iron formerly mentioned, as the merchants require an answer. Has provided a ship to carry provisions to the fleet. 9
" " " " Adm. Com. Four convoys have arrived for Scotland; has sent one of them, the Weymouth Pink, to fetch two vessels from Lynn, for which 50l. must be paid on her return; will ship the 100 barrels of powder on board of her, and send to Harwich for 20 more. 10
May 2 Robert Agar and other officers of the Seven Brothers, Hope. Certificate that the fish on board stank, and was unfit to eat, and that there is a want of almost all other necessaries; with note by Edw. Bellamy, that he gave a warrant to Mr. Lucas for 80 lbs. of beef on 11 April, and if it was kept until the 19th without being looked to, it would stink, but the fish was good; also certificate of Robt. Manley and Thos. Wilson, that they surveyed the fish, and found them of full size, and fit for sea victualling. 11
" " Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. [Adm. Comrs.] The Generals took the 100 men on board from the Old Warwick and Bryar, and the ships are now tallowing. Sends a list of ships that sailed with the Generals, who were pretty well manned, but cannot give an account of their victualling, as the victuallers say their masters have ordered them to give no accounts to anyone. Asks an order as to purchasing for the use of the navy the ladings of two Swedish ships sent in, and directions to the navy treasurer to give his instrument here orders to pay bills exceeding 5l., so as to prevent the holders coming to London. The Lily has arrived with 90 men, who will be sent in the Advice to the fleet with two fire-ships, and the Mermaid, Portsmouth, and Falmouth sail to-morrow. 12
" " " " Navy Comrs Particulars of the lading of two Swedish ships, sent in by the Generals; asks whether to give bills of exchange asked for by the Sub-Commissioners for Prize Goods, for prize ships and goods ordered to be delivered into the navy stores; begs them to hasten down Mr. Poortmans with the money for pay of the yard. 13
" " Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Weymouth Pink, Yarmouth Roads. Adm. Com. Has come in by command of Capt. Allen, and is now ordered by Major Burton to go to Lynn, and convoy two vessels laden with ammunition for the Thames. 14
" " Thos. Greene, Dover Navy Comrs Sends account of bills drawn on the navy treasurer, amounting to 600l. 2s. 0d. Hopes to get the Cock out this spring-tide, but men are wanting. The Generals with about 100 men-of-war have passed by the Goodwin Sands. 15
" " Adm. Com. " Order to supply the Swan and 10th Whelp, now at Newcastle, with as much victuals as they can receive, at Newcastle or Yarmouth. 16
" 3 " " " Order to allow 200l. to Peter Pett, Navy Commissioner, for journeying charges in setting forth the fleet to sea. 17
" " " " " Order to allow 20l. above the 10l. already paid, to Susanna, widow of Wm. Peters, midshipman in the Sussex, who died of wounds in the late engagement, she having four children. 18
" " A. Stratton " Contract for hire of the William and Elizabeth, 280 tons, for six months, at 75l. a month 19
" " Chatham Thos. Smith. Has demanded 30 bales of canvas by order of Mr. Pett for Mr. Ellis to make sails with, which will be delivered. 20
" " Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. Adm. Com. Has despatched the Lily with 100 men, since which many have been impressed in Cornwall by Mr. Mill, but want shipping to send them away. Falmouth will be the best place to send the Bryar and Warwick to for that purpose. 21
May 3 Capt. Limbery, Deal Adm. Com. Went on board the Generals at Dover with Major Bourne to see as to the victualling, but the Dutch fleet of 70 sail being 7 or 8 leagues off the Texel, it was resolved by a Council of War to steer towards them, and they accordingly set sail, so that little could be effected. 22
" 4 John Morris, Gravesend. Navy Comrs Has been on board several of the ships in the Hope, but they are poorly manned, except the Dolphin which has 41 out of 56, and the Unicorn her full number of 300, but 30 are at London. 23
" " Wm. Brandley, Essex Frigate. " Recommends Jeremy Country as lieutenant of the Essex, the person who has received a warrant being neglectful and inexperienced. 24
" " Capt. John Baskett, Cowes Castle. Gens. Deane and Monck. Has pressed all of Capt. Skinner's men, but as he is ordered to bring his prize to London, lent him four, and desires if they be pressed that order may be given for their release. 25
" 5 Robt. Stapylton Major Salwey. Recommends Thurston Read as steward or clerk of the check in a frigate just launched, as his father died in the service. 26
" " Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck, Resolution. Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn. To convoy the ships now with him and the victualling ships bound to the fleet, as far as the Humber, and if he meets the northern guard with 250 barrels of powder from Scarborough, to take it on board. 27
" " Thomas Greene, Dover. Navy Comrs The Golden Cock has sailed to the Downs, and the John Baptist to the fleet. Has directed the victuallers to provide four months' victuals for 160 men for the former, and six months' for 30 men for the latter. Desires orders as to fitting out the Wildman fire-ship, and buying 30 tons of rosin. 28
" " Comr. Peter Pett, Woolwich. " Has just returned from the Hope, where there are 10 ships including a victualler. There are also eight ships named in the river bound there; as their captains have not come on board, desires they may be hastened down, as also their provisions; will not leave until they arrive. 29
" " Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. On the petition of Katherine widow of Thos. Bratheredge, late master of the Triumph, slain in the engagement, find he served in her from 7 March 1650 until she was cast away, being eight months and two weeks, and that 32l. 12s. 5d. is due to him. With order for payment accordingly. 30, 31
" " Major N. Bourne, Downs. Navy Comrs Has contracted for 20 masts at 12l., and 42 at 13l. each, and for 4,500 and 3,000 Swedish red deals 7l. per hundred. 32
" " Robt. Blackborne, Whitehall. " A ketch being wanted for special service, asks whether the two ketches ordered to be taken up are ready to sail, or if the one lately sent over to Holland may be contracted for. 33
" " Thos. Greene, Dover Adm. Com. The Golden Cock has sailed to the Downs, and the John Baptist to the fleet. Asks orders as to fitting out the Wildman fire-ship and victualling the two former. 34
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. Navy Comrs Is hastening the victualling ship, but the beer had to be brewed; is dependent upon the agent. Received their letter to appoint a steward according to instructions, but these were not enclosed. A vessel of 300 tons can be hired; asks what they allow a month. Has brought the hemp at 44s. 6d. per cwt. and given a bill on the treasurer for 400l. Asks a warrant to receive the men from the prize; there are no others to be had, all have been sent away by press or as volunteers. Private men ask 50l. a month, and men will not let their ships for a short time. 35
May 5 Major William Burton, Yarmouth. A dm. Com. Sent the packet to the Generals on the coast of Holland. Will direct Capt. Wilkinson to ship the 20 barrels of powder at Harwich for Yarmouth. Sends an information just brought by John Andrews from the fleet. Capt. Dan. Morgan of the John and Katherine is waiting in the road for orders. 36
" " Adm. Com. Navy Comrs Order to say why the Advantage has lain so long since the last fight, and is not yet fitted out 37
" 6 Thos. Scott, Deptford. " Can give no account of the delay of the Advantage; she has been rigged, and is in the hands of the shipwright, who is best able to give satisfaction. 38
" " Note that the Elizabeth of London from St. Malo has 81 bales of canvas belonging to Messrs. Hubland, Lardell and others. 39
" " Capt. Fras. Allen, Recovery, Humber. Adm. Com. Particulars of ships convoyed. Has sent the Weymouth Pink to Lynn, to convoy the two vessels with ammunition to the Thames. 40
" " Geo. Strange Robt. Blackborne. Asks assistance in procuring him the command of a ship, having long waited upon promise of the warrant. 41
" " Prize Comrs. Navy Comrs Desire that no more certificates may be sent to them, until they have money upon account of the tenths to pay them; this was promised on the 29th ulto. but the enclosed certificate was brought to them yesterday dated 29 April. 42
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Hope. Adm. Com. Asks an order to the victuallers to hasten down the provisions, so that he may sail. Wants 50 men. 43
" " Navy Comrs. " Recommend Mary widow of Wm. Straw of the Prosperous for 25l. besides the 10l. already granted. With order accordingly. 44, 45
" 7 Capt. Edm. Chapman, Cock, Downs. " Has most of the stores and guns on board, but their carriages will require altering, being too high for the ports, and 100 men are wanting. Hopes to be ready by Friday. 46
" " Capt. Fras. Allen, Recovery, Humber. " Received from Capt. Wilkes, who has come in with his convoy of colliers, their order to sail for the Thames, but conceiving the 13 ships under his charge for Scotland are of more concernment, and having but three men-of-war, has thought it best to see them to their destination; desires further orders at Leith. 47
" " Robt. Fuller, Cignet, Bullock Road, Dublin Bar. Navy Comrs Has delivered, as ordered by the Generals, some money at Scilly, and Sir Hardress Waller's goods at Dublin; the Nightingale brought his children; is now ordered by the Commissioners here to Capt. Sparling in the old President at Kinsale, and to lie between there and Cork. 48
" " Capt. John Wetwang, Sparrow, Burlington Bay. Major Salwey. Took two Holland freebooters and put his own men on board, but Capt. Mould subsequently turned his men out of one of them, plundered her, and then towed her away for Lynn, turning off his men at Filey. Hopes he shall not be wronged of his rights. Has delivered the other prize to Mr. Bower of Burlington, as also an inventory. 49
" " St. J. Steventon Account of men pressed and entered on board the ships at Portsmouth, as also wages paid and owing to the shipwrights there, leaving a balance of 3,687l. 11s. 4d. to be paid. 50, 51
" " Capt. Jno. Humphrey, Nightingale, Holyhead. Arrived at Dublin the 31st ult., and chased two men-of-war half a day but without effect. Has orders to ply between St. David's Head, Holyhead, and Dublin, for 8 or 10 days. 52
May 8 Dr. Wm. Stephens, Doctor's Commons. Robt. Thomson. Recommends his kinsman, Giles Thorneburgh for the command of the Sun 53
" " Wm. Hockett and six others. Complain of John Wallis, boatswain of the Unity, for neglect of duty, drunkenness, embezzlement, and profanity, by which he sets a bad example to all on board. 54
" " Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Yarmouth. Adm. Com. Has come in with two vessels with ammunition, one with beef and pork, and two with fish for the fleet, and will sail with the first wind for the Thames. Has but 12 days' victuals, and the ship is very foul. 55
" 9 Edm. Harvey and Dan. Taylor, Customs' officers, London. Navy Comrs Gave order for the despatch of their business, but Mr. Lenthall refuses to pass the letter for the excise; and as an obstruction must of necessity ensue, they must take some speedy course for removing it. 56
" " Capt. Thos. Wilkes, Swan, Yarmouth. " Seen the coal fleet into Yarmouth Roads, as also 14 vessels from Hull to London; on the way, took two small men-of-war, and a dogger pink. The Recovery, Greyhound, and Wren are in the Humber; sent them order to convoy the ships bound northward as far as Newcastle, and then ply between there and Yarmouth. Met a squadron of our frigates, with some fire-ships, seeking our fleet. The 10th Whelp wants victualling. Has got the 228 barrels of powder from Scarborough, and will receive 100 barrels more from Yarmouth or Harwich. 57
" " " " Adm. Com. To the same effect 58
" " Adm. Com. Navy Comrs Order to put the water for the fleet on board the Concord, if it will be sent with more expedition than on the ship already ordered. 59
" " " " Order to contract with the navy victuallers for 1,200 more casks of water for the fleet from London, Harwich, Yarmouth, Hull, Newcastle and Leith, where they can be soonest provided, and take up vessels to carry it, impresting sums needful therefor. 60
" " Jas. Perrott, Malden. " The floor of the frigate is laid, but cannot get any redress concerning the bad timber, and desires a survey. 61
" " " Note of masts and deals on board the Swan and Golden Falcon of Gottenburg 62
" 10 Capt. Peter Strong, Hope, Unicorn. Adm. Com. Is victualled and ready for sea, and more laden than he wished for, but will make as clear a ship as he can for a fight. Most of the merchant ships want men. Begs that their commanders may be sent down, so that they may drop down to the Lee Road, and get fitted with men so as to be ready for service. 63
" " Comr. Peter Pett Navy Comrs The Admiralty Committee desire a speedy provision of topmasts, yards, &c. to be put on board the Concord, and sent to the fleet, according to Major Bourne's letter. 64
" " Jonas Shish " Valuation of Swedish masts planks and deals 65
" " Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. " Has drawn up his accounts, and finds he is engaged to pay 750l. on the navy account, and has therefore drawn a bill for 700l., and desires it may be paid. Is coming to London and will bring his accounts with him. The Lily has come to fetch more men for the fleet, of which there are 80 lately pressed. The Bryar and Warwick should go to Falmouth to take in 200 more. Mr. Mill has pressed them thereabouts and wants more money. 66
May 10 Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. Robt. Blackborne Expected the Bryar and Warwick to ship 200 men near Falmouth, and knows not how to send them. There is no other ship in port bound eastward, except a private man-of-war and her prize, and four from the Canaries. 67
" " J. B[lackborne] Plymouth. " Has had a conference with Mr. and Mrs. Strelley; asks his assistance; she is worth 700l., but it must be done by consent of her father; and if necessary, has yet power to quench all such fires. Also desires he will look over his Plymouth accounts, as he only remembers receiving 5l. from Mr. Strelley and not 15l. 68
" " Jacob Jacobson, London. [Navy Comrs.] Account and prices of masts, palms, &c. in the King David and Emanuel of Gottenburg at Portsmouth, the State paying the excise and customs. 69, 70
" 11 Thomas Greene, Dover. " Sends account of bills drawn upon the treasurer, and payable to the Mayor of Canterbury for goods purchased, total 175l. and desires they may be paid. 71
" " John Dymock, Dock. Capt. Fras. Willoughby. Sends account of canvas, sails, cordage, &c. in the stores, and desires those for the four ships in hand may be hastened down. 72
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. Navy Comrs Will observe their orders as to the rigging for the frigates. The Spanish iron is not sold yet, and will have the nay say of it. One of the victuallers has sailed with provisions, and the second will be ready shortly. 73
" " John Morris, Gravesend. " Went with Commissioner Pett and Capt. Wildey into the Lee Road, to get men and despatch ships; heard there were 200 colliers in the Swinn, and wrote to Commissioner Pett to send to Shoeburyness, to prevent the men going on shore. If five men were taken out of each, there would be enough for the fleet. There are also some Hull ships who are well provided, and could spare a few. 74
" " Adm. Com. " Desire a survey of the provisions put on board the Portland and of her ballast, and how much she and the Essex, Newcastle, and Hampshire can carry. Also to hasten the victuallers and the supplying of the Concord with water. 75
" 12 Capt. Jno. Limbery Adm. Com. Opened their letter to Major Bourne, as he had gone for London, and communicated the contents to Capt. Badiley. Will supply his fleet with what may be required. 76
" " Prize Comrs. " Send order of the Navy Committee of 3 November 1652, allowing 6d. or 7d. a day for each prisoner sent on board any of the State's ships by Admiral Blake, upon production of the necessary vouchers; but now having received orders not to pay any more such bills without acquainting them, ask directions. 77, 78
" " Edm. Chapman, Cock, Downs. Navy Comrs Asks for a surgeon and his mate and chest; will be ready to sail on Saturday 79
" " Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. Recommend Ann, widow of Thos. Archer, boatswain's mate of the Victory, slain in the late engagement for a gratuity of 15l., having allowed her 10l. 80
May 12 Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. Recommend Mary, widow of John Coppin, boatswain's mate of the Entrance, for 15l. relief for herself and three children. 81
" " Wm. White, Dolphin, Lee Road. Navy Comrs Asks whether they will take a 21 years' lease of a house built by his father, Peter White, at Deal, for a hospital, at 40l. a year. His father gave 800l. for it, and left it to his widow for life with remainder to him, but as his [step]-mother owes him 240l., she will neither surrender nor let the house, fearing he will secure the rent. 82
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. " The beer for the victuallers is not yet ready, but they contract at such a low rate that the brewers cannot live by it, although there is no other place can brew or bake so much in a week. Has freighted a ship to carry water to the fleet, but will forbear taking up any more until further order. The victuallers' men want protection from press. 83
" " Robert Drew, Wren, Berwick Bay. " Having received orders from Capt. Allen and Vice-Admiral Penn, has convoyed the laden ships to the northward, as also those for Hull, but was forced to engage a surgeon, or his men would not have gone; paid him 5l. for his chest. Desires they will repay 11l. to Capt. Alderne received of Mr. Wells, for the victuallers. Has 14 sail under his convoy for Scotland. 84
" " Peter Ellis, Chatham Dock. Thos. Smith, Navy Comr. Asks a supply of canvas for the stores, but the sails should be made at Chatham. The Reserve has come in, and will want a whole suit. 85
" " Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. Recommend Thomazin, widow of Geo. Bishop, master of the Dragon, slain in the late engagement for 40l. having already allowed her 10l. for herself and four children. 86
" " " " Recommend Bridget, widow of John Foot, midshipman of the Fairfax, for 25l., having already allowed her 10l. 87
" " Robert Thompson, Cock, Bearbinder Lane. [R. Blackborne.] Recommends the bearer a kinsman for employment as a purser 88
" " Capt. Edm. Chapman, Cock, Downs. Adm. Com. As all the provisions and ammunition will be on board by Saturday, and he then ready to sail, desires his commission and instructions. 89
" " S. Blackmore, Portsmouth. Certificate that he did not pay for the quarters of Hen. Cadman, a sick man sent on shore, as they were paid by his father, who was then lying on shore wounded. 90
" " Richard Freeman, Yarmouth. Adm. Com. The victualling and water ships for the fleet are nearly laden, but want casks. The ammunition will be on board Capt. Morgan's ship to-night, but there are 20 barrels at Harwich not yet arrived. Delivered the press warrant to Major Burton, and he and the bailiffs will do their best to get men. The collier fleet went by nearly a week since, but none of their men came on shore. 91
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. " Shipped 120 barrels of powder which came from Scarborough and Harwich, on board the John and Katherine, and Capt. Wilkes has 200; will ship the remainder to-morrow. Will do his best with the bailiffs for pressing men, but believes it will be little use, as most of the men are already in the service, and none can be had to man the victuallers; the beer is to brew when it should be taken in. 92
May 12 Adm. Com. Navy Comrs Order to survey the Satisfaction, Hester, and Sun, now in the river, and order their fitting if serviceable. 93
" " " " Order to make out a bill for 20l. to Hugh Hughes, for service as usher to the Admiralty Chambers, from 4 Dec. to 12 May. 94
" 13 Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. Have given Elizabeth, widow of Henry Howleman late quartermaster of the Providence, slain in the late engagement, 10l. and recommend her for 10l. more for herself and three small children. 95
" " Adm. Com. Navy Comrs Appointed several ships to be paid up to the last of Dec., but a few days after, the captains gave tickets to their men for the rest of their wages, which have since been signed and paid. Desires they will prevent this for the future, as it will prejudice the service, particularly where men should be turned from one ship to another. 96
" " Capt. Thos. Cheney, Culpeper, Tilbury Hope. Adm. Com. Has got 34 guns on board and most of the provisions, and will sail in four hours, but wants men. Asks leave to go to Aldborough to get his clothes, &c. Wishes to convoy the colliers between Newcastle and Harwich. 97
" " Capt. John Wetwang, Sparrow, Lee Road. Navy Comrs Convoyed the coal fleet to Lee Road. Took two small Holland men-of-war, but Capt. Mould has carried the largest to Lynn, as his prize, and thus wronged him and the State also. Has spared 14 of his men for the ships in the road, and will press as many as he can for them. 98
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Lee Road. Adm. Com. Has got one anchor on board, and is ready to sail for Harwich, but has been detained by the weather, and the merchant ships, who are destitute of provisions and men. 99
" " " " Capt. Eaton of the Phœnix having seen a fleet of Hollanders which came from the Texel on Tuesday, has considered it prudent to cast anchor 10 miles off Harwich; if he has no orders respecting the victuallers, will sail to Yarmouth. 100
" " Arthur White, postmaster, Gravesend. Major Rich Salwey. Asks what to do with a packet sent for Capt. Strong of the Unicorn, he having sailed 101
" " Col. R. Overton, Hull. Navy Com. Sends a letter from some captains of ships in Bridlington Bay, that they will come to Hull to take in powder and men. There is a great want of seamen; has sent to York and other places for them. Has furnished Mr. Wells, the victualler, with 28, and hopes to make up 60 from the garrisons at York, Scarborough, Burlington, Whitby, Selby, Gainsborough, &c. Asks for a supply of powder. Will forward their letter to the Generals of the fleet. 102
" " Marmaduke Woodhouse, Kingston-upon-Hull. Anth. Wells for Navy Com. Contract for the Unity of Hull, 45 tons, to carry provisions to the fleet at 24l. a month. With receipt by Elizabeth Woodhouse for 12l. for her husband. 103, 104
" " James Blaides, Kingston-upon-Hull. " Contract for the Supply of Hull, 120 tons, to carry provisions to the fleet at 50l. a month 105
" 14 Adm. Com. Navy Comrs To send an able and active person with commission for impressing seamen in ships that have come into Bristol, for the fleet at Portsmouth and in the river; as Capt. Grumwell is going down to pay off his ship, they may obtain his men. 106
May 14 Adm. Com. Navy Comrs Desire they will hasten the two victualling ships to the fleet, their masters not being on board they could not go with Capt. Strong. They are to go under convoy of the Sparrow or the Swan and Tenth Whelp, and to join him at the Humber or Newcastle. Also to hasten the captains of the merchant ships on board, and summon two of them to appear before the Committee for neglect of duty. With list of 19 ships and their commanders, and note of which are gone to sea. 107, 108
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Dover. Adm. Com. Will convoy the victualling ships at Harwich when they are ready, which Mr. Stratton, the victualler, promises in four or five days. 109
" " Thos. Greene Navy Comrs Asks for payment of a bill of 30l. drawn upon the Treasurer of the Navy in favour of Mr. Raven. 110
" " Comrs. of Customs, Custom House. Adm. Com. Send copy of a letter sent by them to Alderman Dawson, collector of Customs at Newcastle, to take up 1,000l. upon his own credit, for furnishing the fleet with necessaries, and charge it by bill upon the Navy Treasurer. 111, 112
" " William Barnes, Collector of Customs, Dartmouth. " Sent out a vessel to discover what ships pass up and down the Channel; the Warwick, Bryer, and Success with two prizes have left Falmouth, and are bound for Portsmouth. 113
" " Adm. Com. Navy Comrs Order that the Phœnix be sent to Chatham to be cleaned, and then fall down to the Swinn to be paid off with the rest of the Straits' fleet. 114
" " " " Order that needful victuals be put on board the Swan and Tenth Whelp now in the Hope, to fit them for present service. 115
" " John Makernes, Barnstaple. Robt. Blackborne. Thanks for procuring him employment in the Customs, but asks for something more remunerative, and for leave of absence to go to Spalding on his own business when Mr. Tucker returns. Private affairs. 116
" " Major Jno. Wade, Gloucester. Robt. Thomson and Edw. Hopkins. Sends list of men impressed for the navy, and asks for a supply of money to defray expenses 117
" 15 Capt. John Wetwang, Sparrow, Hope. Adm. Comr. Has received the Concord into his charge, given her three men, and will sail to-morrow. Has put nine pressed men on board Capt. Taylor, and 14 on other ships. 118
" 16 Capt. Wm. Taylor, Newcastle. " Has pressed several seamen and shipped them away, but three whose names are sent have run for London, after receiving press and conduct money, as also five out of 10 pilots impressed, but has three of the latter in prison. 119
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, off Harwich. " Has sent to Harwich to hasten the victuallers, and will sail with them to Yarmouth and the Humber as soon as ready. 120
May 16 Capt. Hen. Eden, Phoenix, Chatham. Adm. Com. Has come in by order of the Generals, having sprung a leak. Had 40 of his men taken to supply the Triumph and Speaker, and the Rear-Admiral of the Red had 20 barrels of his powder and 100 shot. Wants men and ammuhition. 121
" " " Navy Comrs To the same effect 122
" " Capt. Edm. Chapman, Cock, Downs. Adm. Com. Is waiting for the provisions and stores from Dover, which have been detained by foul weather; wants 40 men. The Drake has sailed with her convoy from Hull to Dunkirk. The Hartfrigate, formerly belonging to the commonwealth, is plying off Rye, and stops trade. 123
" " St. J. Steventon [Navy Comrs.] Account of 53 men pressed at Barnstaple, Lyme and Bridgwater, and entered on the State's ships in Portsmouth harbour since 7 May. 124
" " John Morris, Gravesend. Navy Comrs Has been down with Capt. Wildey to the Hope, and ordered all the shipping to fall down to Lee Road and take in their men. Asks whether he shall put them into sea victuals or keep them in petty warrant. Wants orders to relieve some sick men put on shore. 125
" " James Perrott, Maldon. Major Thomson. Desires a surveyor may be sent down to view the ship building, as there is much bad timber, and the builder threatens him for interfering. 126
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. Navy Comrs Will hasten the laying of the cordage as it is spun, and observe their orders as to water and coals for the victualling ships. Asks whether to contract for another victualler. 127
" " " " Robt. Blackborne Capt. Strong has not yet arrived, but will deliver him his letter when he comes. Two of the victuallers and one with water are nearly ready, but there are few men to press. Our fleet has been seen towards the N.N.W., and the Flemish fleet 10 leagues off of them. 128
" " John Lee, Mayor, Canterbury. List of 112 Dutch sick and wounded prisoners who received medical aid between 4 March and 25 April; cost 32l. 12s. Recommends John Wren, physician, for his zeal and pains therein. 129
" " Fras. Stiles Navy Comrs Petition for the cook's place on board the Adam and Eve, having served in the Dolphin, Assurance, and other ships, and been valiant in engagements; with certificate of Capt. Wm. Coppin in his favour. 130, 131 Vol. 53.
" 17 Capt. Robert Sansum and Wm. Godfrey, Bryar, Plymouth Sound. Adm. Com. As they find no men to take in at Plymouth, are going to Falmouth, to take in such as have been pressed, and will bring them to Portsmouth. 1
" " William Rowe, Whitehall. Navy Comrs Asks for a protection from impress for the crew of the Margaret and Martha of Ipswich, engaged to carry biscuit to the army in Scotland. 2
" " John Blundell Account of victuals necessary for 16,500 men for two months 3
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Harwich. Adm. Com. The victualling ships at Harwich are not yet ready, as there are neither victuals, masters, nor men; shall therefore sail for Yarmouth with those he has under convoy. The beer stinks already; the beef and pork is cut so small that it is a shame to see it, and there are no necessaries for sick and wounded. 4
May 17 Capt. Stephen Harrison, Hull. Anth. Wells, agent for the Navy Comrs. Contract for the hire of the Anne Frances of Hull, 60 tons, to carry victuals to the fleet at 25l. a month. 5
" " Rich. Freeman, Merchants' Arms, Hull. Adm. Com. Particulars of the shipping of powder and other provisions on board the ships at Yarmouth, &c., also of the pressing of mariners of which there are very few. Col. Overton has been very active and pressed 80, but they are mostly watermen and boys. 6
" 18 Capt. Edm. Chapman, Cock, Downs. " Is waiting for orders, having all on board. Received instructions from Capt. Badiley, but as he was ordered to the Thames, they were withdrawn. 7
" " Robt. Blackborne, Whitehall. Navy Comrs To order a gratuity to the bearer for bringing a packet from Capt. Strong at Harwich 8
" " Capt. Robt. Robinson, Plover, Tynemouth Bar. Adm. Comrs Has been plying between Yarmouth and Tynemouth with the Unity and Sparrow, by order of Capt. Wilkes. Ordered the Sparrow, after she has received the powder at Harwich and delivered it at Tynemouth, to call at Wells, Lynn Deeps, and other places, to convoy merchant ships northwards; sent the Unity from Flamborough Head with 100 laden colliers southward, and went himself with eight northward. Expects a laden fleet to come forth daily, and will convoy them to Yarmouth. Wants victuals. 9
" " Capt. William Wildey, Gravesend. " Has been on board the ships at Lee and the Hope, but they have not got the men expected out of the colliers, as Capt. Strong of the Unicorn and his fleet had taken them before they came up. Sends a list of the men on the ships below; desires a convoy for the victuallers to the fleet. 10
" " Thomas Meech Account of provisions in the outstores at Chatham 11
" " S. Chellingworth, Essex frigate. Mr. Sprigg, Victualling Office. The frigate, having taken in her guns, swims so deep that the captain and master do not approve of taking in more than three months' victuals and beer. 12
" 19 Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. Think 10l. each besides the 8l. already received is as little as can be given to Elizabeth Jennings and Thomasine Huntress, for the loss of their husbands in the late engagement. 13
" " Capt. Thomas Keyser, Dundee. Navy Comrs The Recovery, Greyhound, and Wren, have come in as convoy to some other ships; disbursed 16l. 15s. 10d. in supplies for them, and desires payment to Capt. Wildey. 14
" " Col. Barkstead and three others. Adm. Com. Recommend Mr. Hatton as a lieutenant at sea, having so served from 1642 to 1651, but was dismissed on the reduction of the garrison of Jersey. 15
" " Capt. Thos. Bunn, Greyhound, Dundee Road. Navy Comrs Has tallowed and put the Greyhound in a proper state, and Capt. Keyser having given him credit for 4l. 19s. disbursed for necessaries, has drawn bills for it and desires payment. 16
May 19 Capt. Robert Wyard, Adventure, Shields. Adm. Com. Has convoyed the fleet to Scotland, and some to Inverness, and been along the Scotch coast assisting Capt. Yates in getting men, but they run up the country on sight of the ships. Has brought several ships to Tynemouth Haven from Inverness, and is waiting a wind for London. 17
" " Capt. Barth. Yate, Falcon, Tynemouth Haven. " There are 80 colliers in the haven, which he will convoy to the Thames with the first wind, but they want men; will procure them if possible. 18
" " Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. " Captain Morgan has sailed with the powder, and a hoy with shot, and the victuallers are ready with provisions and water for the fleet. Asks an order to contract for another victualler. 19
" " Capt. Sam. Lane. Plover, TynemouthBar. Navy Comrs Sends muster books and desires order for re-victualling, having many supernumeraries on board 20
" " Capt. Wm. Ledgant, Nicodemus, Lee Road. Adm. Com. Has been to Dunkirk with three convoys, and returned with seven laden with pitch, tar, and hemp for the State, and awaits orders. 21
" " " " Navy Comrs To the same effect 22
" " Christ. Hilsonne, Scarborough. Adm. Com. Asks directions as to the disposal of the Tergoe of Rotterdam, taken by Capt. John King of the Mermaid, who being ordered to the fleet, directed him to bring her into Yarmouth, but he was driven into Scarborough, where he is much molested by Rich. Dighton, a prize officer. 23
" " Capt. Robt. Drew, Dundee. Navy Comrs Sends account of Capt. Thos. Keyser for 2l. 9s. for necessaries supplied to the Wren, when repaired and tallowed, and desires the bills may be paid. 24, 25
" " Wm. Greaves and three other shipbuilders. " Ask payment of the second instalment due for building the Speaker and Kentish, otherwise will not be able to proceed with the works, being deeply engaged to tradesmen and workmen. 26
" 20 Henry Crispe Jno. Thurloe. Asks him to procure an order for payment of a bill of exchange for 1,000l. drawn by the Resident at Hamburg upon the Council of State. With note by Thurloe, referring him to the Admiralty Committee. 27
" " Rich. Freeman, Merchants' Arms, Hull. Adm. Com. Has nearly laded the victualling and water-ships for the fleet, and is taking up others; has shipped victuals and men on ships named, and is endeavouring to procure more. 28
" " Justinian Peard, Plymouth. Capt. Hen. Hatsell. Recommends Mrs. Skinn, whose husband was slain in the Dragon, for relief. She incurred a debt of 40l. in redeeming her husband from slavery in Sally, and would have been arrested for 15l. had he not become bail. Encloses certificate of the captain of the Dragon and others. 29
" " Jonas Dell, clerk of the check on the Defence, Yarmouth. Adm. Com. Particulars of his ship, which wants provisions, stores, and men 30
" " " " Navy Comrs Sends similar account 31
" " Dr. Dan. Whistler Adm. Com. Certificate that John Preston has acted as his apothecary to the sick and wounded seamen at Portsmouth from March 6 to May 14th, and superintended the transfer of the drugs, &c. from London. 32
May 20 Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Sole Bay. Adm. Com. Has already complained of the negligence of the victuallers at Harwich, and must now complain of that of the Mayor and bailiffs there and at Ipswich, with respect to public letters; their love is not so much as one might receive from a stranger. 33
" " Admiralty Com. Navy Comrs Order to allow Capt. Toope his charges in bringing up four Dutch prisoners, by order from the Generals. 34
" " " " Order to take up ships at reasonable rates to carry victuals to the fleet 35
" " " " Order to imprest 20l. to Lieut. John Scott for impressing mariners in Harwich, Ipswich, and Yarmouth. 36
" " Thos. Scott, Deptford. [Navy Comrs.] The Advantage is out of dock, and ready for her provisions. Sent the account of Thos. Turner for ballasting the Portland on the 13th. 37
" " Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. Have ordered 10l. for Marg. Hayward, but as the Generals have certified that her husband served as a Reformado, she deserves 20l. more. 38
" " Rich. Dermott, Liverpool. Navy Comrs Sends muster book of the Truelove, which has been fitted and victualled, and ordered to convoy some ordnance for London. The Primrose has gone home, and the Cardiff has taken in the treasure at Chester, and sailed for Dublin. The Marigold is at Galloway, waiting to convoy the Tories for Flanders. 39
" 21 John Morris, Gravesend. " As the ships in the Lee Road will be soon despatched, and have already broken their sea store, will not put them into petty warrant. A prize with salt has come in, and reports that she was one of 200 sail of French ships with seven men-of-war as convoy, and that our fleet could not possibly miss them. 40
" " Thos. Greene " Bought the 35 tons of black rosin at 10l. per ton free of customs. The Wildman is much disabled by the late disaster. Desires order as to the stores on board and what officers are to be allowed. Sends the muster books of the John Baptist and Cock. 41
" " Henry Nicholson, Scarborough. Anth. Wells for Navy Comrs. Contract for the hire of the Primrose of Scarborough 80 tons, at 33l. 6s. 8d. per month 42
" " Rich. Wood, Kingston-upon-Hull. " Contract for hire of the Unity of Hull, 180 tons, at 80l. a month. With receipt by Wood for 160l. 43, 44
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Yarmouth. Adm. Com. Got into the roads with much hazard, having lost his mizen mast, and had a bad pilot. There is much grumbling on account of the badness of the provisions, and the merchantmen are ill provided. Will convoy the victuallers out with the first wind. 45
" " Rich. Freeman, Hull Rich. Creed Is lading another victualler for the fleet, and hopes to have her ready by the time Capt. Strong arrives. Sends two letters to Mr. Fowler, Commissary to the Lord General, living in the Cockpit, and to Mr. Pidcock, messenger. 46
" " Navy Victuallers Adm. Com. Send account of 24 ships contracted for to carry provisions to the fleet, with abstract of the conditions on which they are to serve. 47
May 21 Admiralty Com. Navy Comrs Order to make a bill for 50l. to John Haslelock, surgeon, for attending to cure Gen. Blake of wounds received in the last engagement. 48
" 22 Anth. Robins, West Chester. Robt. Blackborne Has stayed the Truelove to convoy some ordnance and ammunition to London 49
" " Thomas Bassett, Tilbury Hope. Major Thomson. Asks for further orders 50
" " William Smythson, Horseydown Shallop. Adm. Com. Convoyed the hoys with gunners' stores to Dover Road. The Nicodemus has carried five or six vessels into Lee Road. 51
" 23 Capt. Wm. Rouse, Portland frigate, Yarmouth Roads. Adm. Com. Took an Ostender between the Sole and Yarmouth, laden with French and Spanish wine, and has left her with officers at Yarmouth. There was one Englishman on board, who pretends he has bought her, and was taking her home to Boston, but Capt. Strong has sent up the bills of lading and other papers. 52
" " " Robt. Blackborne To the same effect. Desires if the ship is not cleared, that he will act for him in the Exchequer or elsewhere. 53
" " [Capt. Peter Strong] Unicorn, Yarmouth. Adm. Com. Sends bill of lading and other papers of a vessel from Ostend, laden with prohibited goods, and desires order as to her disposal; has left her with Major Burton. Will sail to the Humber with the first wind, to convoy the victuallers to the fleet. 54
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. " Capt. Strong has arrived in the roads, with the victualling ships and water barks. Has furnished him with 100 hammocks, and will provide him with pilots. The 20 barrels of powder have not yet come from Harwich, but has written Capt. Wright, so that the ships that call for the victuallers may take it. 55
" " Capt. Jonathan Taylor, Defence, Yarmouth Roads. Major Robt. Thomson. Asks payment to his father of the wages due to him, and his 2 servants, for services on board the Consent and the Defence. Wants his steward, having several sick men and not knowing whether he has received the allowance of 6l. 10s. for every 130 men. Will buy them some fresh provisions at Hull, as it is painful to see them tied to salt in their condition. 56
" " Rich. Pratt and six other officers of the Rainbow, Portsmouth. Certificate in favour of Herbert Cadman, boatswain for relief, having been wounded in the engagement with the Dutch last February, and still an invalid. 57
" " Anth. Robins, Chester. Ordnance officers. Asks orders as to the disposal of some old arms, shot, &c., not worth the carriage to London, also an order to the lieutenant of Liverpool Castle to allow him to bring away all the ordnance, &c. from the Lord General. The Governor keeps 8 pieces, and has sent some by command to Col. Mackworth, Governor of Shrewsbury. Also that a bill for 20l., had of John Brett, collector of Customs, may be paid to Capt. Hen. Langham. 58
May 23 Adm. Com., Whitehall. NavyComrs Desire a survey of the Satisfaction, Hector, and Sun, and despatch of the accounts of Capt. Clarke, as the Reserve is ready for sea. 59
" " Thos. Scott, Deptford. " Will observe their warrant with reference to the stowage of goods in victualling and other ships, but there is great difficulty in giving exact accounts of what they will carry, from the construction of their holds. As several of the frigates now building are ready to be launched, desires order as to rigging them, and money for contingencies. 60
" " Saml. Bull and Wm. Cole, Sub-Comrs. for Prize Goods, Cowes. Recommend John Prest, late master of the Sampson, who lost both his arms in the late engagement, and is about to travel to London for relief and cure, to those who have care of the wounded. 61
" 24 Anth. Robins, West Chester. Ordnance officers. Asks orders as to shipping some guns and ammunition, Lieut. Colvill of Sir Wm. Constable's regiment having stopped their removal; also what to do with the unserviceable arms, &c. 62
" " Capt. Robt. Vesey, Truelove, Liverpool. Navy Comrs Has been taken up by Capt. Robins to convoy some guns for London 63
" " Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Yarmouth Roads. " Has been compelled to procure 300 yards of canvas on credit, to make hammocks for the soldiers who have hitherto lain on the boards. Will sail for the Humber with the first wind, to convoy the victuallers. The beer is so bad that they will have to throw it all overboard; great want of necessaries for the sick and wounded. 64
" " Rich. Freeman, Hull. Adm. Com. The victualling and water ships will be laden by to-morrow, and will then have shipped 330 tons of provisions and 200 of water. If Capt. Strong does not arrive by to-morrow, will take up another ship and lade her also. Rich. Darley from York reports that our fleet has brought in 40 sail of Hollanders to Aberdeen, most of them men-of-war. 65
" " Col. R. Overton, Hull. NavyComrs The victualling ships will be ready to-morrow; hopes to make up 200 seamen by the time Capt. Strong arrives. 66
" " Thos. Scott, Deptford. Adm. Com. Ought not to be blamed for the backwardness of the work in the Newcastle frigate since she was launched, as there was more to be done than was expected. Would not receive a penny of the State's money without giving a penny's worth. She will be ready for her victuals by 4 June. 67
" " Navy Victuallers " Send estimate of provisions shipped for the fleet, and what will be required up to 1 Oct. next, also an agreement for the hire of colliers to carry the provisions. 68, 69
" 25 Prize Comrs. Geo. Putt, of the Sampson. To deliver a cable and hawser put on board by Capt. Penrose, to be brought to London 70
" " Capt. Willoughby, Portsmouth. Adm. Com. Recommends Mr. Best, late master of the Sampson, having lost both his hands in the late engagement. Has allowed him 10l. for present relief. 71
May 26 Capt. Peter Strong, Unicorn, Yarmouth Roads. Adm. Com. Has been delayed waiting for the victuallers and a wind, but will sail with his convoy with all expedition, as the charge is great. 72
" " Thos. Alderne, Victualling Office. " Asks for a letter to the Lieutenant of the Tower to order off a number of vessels at Tower wharf, as they interfere with the lading of the victuallers for the fleet. 73
" " Jno. Taylor, Edw. Stevens, and Rich. Stokes. Navy Comrs Send particulars of a survey of five frigates building at Malden, Woodbridge, and Yarmouth, and desire a surveyor appointed to oversee the work at Woodbridge, where alterations are needed. 74
" " Capt. Robt. Robinson, Plover, Yarmouth Roads. Adm. Com. Will soon need victualling on account of the overplus of men; was advised by Major Burton to take in a fortnight's victuals and return to his station northwards, but it was hard to get, as the victualler had no orders for it. 75
" " " " Navy Comrs To the same effect 76
" " Capt. Fras. Allen, Dundee. " Sends account of provisions received on board the Recovery from Capt. Keyser, and desires the bills drawn for them may be paid. Will sail for Dunottar with the first wind, and there wait further orders. 77, 78
" " Walter Oake for Nath. Powell, gunfounder. " Asks an order to the Treasurer of the Navy for payment of his first bill for shot and other necessaries delivered into the stores, the second bill being now due. 79
" 27 Admiralty Com. Order for Manley Callis to succeed the master shipwright's assistant at Deptford and Woolwich, who has resigned. 80
" " Major William Burton, Yarmouth. Navy Comrs Particulars of supplies made to Captains Strong and Morgan, and of tar purchased at 32s. and 34s. per barrel; asks orders as to hiring another ship. 81
" " Capt. Wm. Brandley, The Essex, Greenhithe. Adm. Com. Asks payment of his company, as they are in a very discontented state for want of clothes and other necessaries, and the ship ready to sail. 82
" " Capt. Thos. Keyser, Dundee. Navy Comrs Asks payment of 9l. 19s. to Capt. Wildey, for butter, &c. supplied to Capt. Allen 83
" " Capt. Hen. Toope Adm. Com. Sent the six men on board the fire-ship at Newcastle to help her over the Bar, by desire of the Governor of Tynemouth; there was then no commander on board. 84
" " Jas. Bevon, Bath " Asks for 20l. to discharge debts incurred while trying to obtain a cure, having had his thigh bone broken off on board the General's ship the Triumph; was two months at Weymouth, and then sent to Bath. 85
" 28 Capt. Wm. Wildey, Ratcliffe. Robt. Blackborne. Sends particulars of the stations of ships named. Desires to recommend a lieutenant for the Eagle, and asks him to peruse his account and get his quarter's wages paid. 86
May 28 Peter Harris, clerk of the check, Expedition. Navy Comrs Sends two muster books. The ship has 133 men, and is ready for action if occassion be offered 87
" " John Cuttle, Mayflower, Yarmouth Roads. Major Salway. Asks to be removed into a State ship having served 12 years on land and sea, and in all the engagements with the Dutch. Was formerly recommended by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and Sir Thos. Dacres. 88
" " " Adm. Com. Petition to command one of the State's ships, having served as lieutenant on the merchant ship Mayflower. 89
" 29 Navy Comrs. Adm. Com. On the petition of Youratt, widow of Thos. Clarke, who lost his life while weighing the anchor on board the Raven, think she deserves 8l., being much distressed and having two children. 90
" " Major N. Bourne, Lee Road. Navy Comrs Asks them to hasten down the hoy with water, and 600 or 700 hammocks, as there are 13 sail staying for little else, unless it be for clerks of the check and stewards. Asks to whom money has been paid for provisions for the sick, as there is much complaint for want of it. 91
" 30 Ordnance officers Adm. Com. Send letter and an information from Commissioner Peter Pett touching the embezzlement of six barrels of powder by Roger Tunney, gunner of the Reserve. Find his accounts fair; he pretends he bought four barrels in Ireland, and saved the other two out of his scaling powder. 92-95
" " Admiralty Com. Navy Comrs Desire that such victualling ships as are ready shall be sent to the fleet at Yarmouth or Harwich, as a convoy is ready in Lee Road. 96
" " Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. Adm. Com. Forwarded their letter to Capt. Strong, who was under sail to the fleet; four prizes have been sent into the roads laden with pitch and tar. 97
" " Capt. Robt. Wyard, Tynemouth Haven. " Is waiting for a wind, in company with Capt. Yates, and 100 sail of colliers, as also two fire-ships and several vessels with water for the fleet; will convoy them to the Humber or Yarmouth Roads, upon obtaining liberty to go to sea from the Mayor of Newcastle, who makes stay of all ships here. 98
" " " " Navy Comrs To the same effect 99
" " Capt. Edm. Chapman, Cock, Portsmouth. " Has convoyed in two ships with provisions, and is advised to bring his ship into harbour and stay until further orders, the Dutch fleet being on the coast, but shall not do so unless forced, it being impossible to keep the men on board in harbour. 100
" " John Tatnell, shipwright, Dover. Adm. Com. Petition for payment for fitting forth 40 ships during many past years, and especially since the war with the Hollanders, or a salary if continued on the employment. With reference to the Navy Commissioners. 101
" " Admiralty Com. Navy Comrs Order to inquire after the Swiftsure, and have her works speedily despatched 102
" " Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. Adm. Com. Particulars of ships; most want men, and there being great discontent for want of their arrears of pay, they are difficult to obtain, but if their tickets were paid up to December, or 20s. or 30s. allowed upon their wages as imprest, it might encourage them. Several of the sick are recovered, but want clothes for service. 103
May 31 Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. Navy Comrs Asks them to advise with the mast-makers, and send him word what to give for some Swedish masts of various sizes; also to send down some furnaces for the fire-ships. 104
" " " " Adm. Com. The Bryer has arrived at Spithead with 110 men pressed by Capt. Mills, which he will distribute among the ships in harbour. Movements of ships; wants orders about the Cock, Bryer, and Little Charity. 105
" " Christ. Pett, Woolwich. Navy Comrs Asks for a bill of imprest for 300l. more to Mr. Young, to enable him to procure stores in the West country. 106
" " Christ. Hillson, Scarborough. " Cannot sail with the prize taken by Capt. King, as Rich. Deighton, the Sub-Commissioner of Prizes, has taken the sails and provisions on shore; is now lying up at his own charge, until further order. 107
May Capt. Edm. Chapman, Cock, Downs. " Being ordered to lie between Calais and Dover, desires they will send down a small bower cable, and a poop lantern, which are not to be had at Dover. 108
" Capt. Fras. Allen, Dundee. " Sends account by Capt. Thos. Keyser of the charge for tallowing the Recovery, amounting to 9l. 7s. 10d., and desires they will pay that and other bills charged on them. Saw his convoy to their destination, is taking in some clothes for the soldiers, and will sail to-morrow for Dunottar, with the Greyhound and Wren pink, and then repair to the fleet. 109,110
" Nath. Roberts, apothecary. Account of medicaments supplied to 42 sick and wounded men named, between 20 April and 21 May. Total 88l. 18s. 7d. 111
" Elias Waltham Muster roll of the Thomas Bonadventure, hired for six months for the service of the State; also names of 20 soldiers sent aboard by order of Major Bourne, 28 May, with the amount paid to each. 112
" Thomas Greene, Dover. Navy Comrs List of 26 State's ships and 28 merchant ships and frigates fitted out and furnished by him at Dover, since August 1652. 113