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Vol. 61. |
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Nov. 1 |
Prize officers |
Navy Comrs
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Will deliver the two ships Church of Edam and the Hope, as soon as the Admiralty Judges have
condemned them, having sold the salt. The Black Cock is delivered. |
1 |
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Jas. Clerk of Boston
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Has bought 20 tons of Riga hemp at 33s. a ton ready money, which he will make into cordage of
any size at 7l. a ton. Will deliver 40 tons of English cordage at Deptford at 36l. a ton by
Feb. next, half ready money and the remainder on delivery. |
2 |
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Ordnance officers |
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Ask the terms of the contracts with the merchant ships. Several of the captains have been allowed
for the owners' powder and shot expended on board, and others desire it. |
3 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Hopes the disturbance amongst the seamen is now over. Asks how the business of the prize
money is settled, as it obstructs the business there. Has acquainted the Admiralty Committee
of the miscarriage of some of the sailors of the Portland; is glad Providence has disposed
of Mr. Hopkins' stay there. Desires the master of the Great Charity may be proceeded
against. |
4, 5 |
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Nov. 2 |
Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Most of the ships that were in the harbour have gone to Spithead, and those remaining are in
hand. There has been a mutiny amongst the crew of the Portland, which the captain put
down by running in amongst them, and putting 14 in the bilboes; 3 or 4 of the worst are to be
tried by a council of war. The mariners are generally very unruly until paid, and when they
receive their prize money, it will be a rub to their going out. |
6 |
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Prize officers, Prize Office. |
Navy Comrs
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Have received their order for paying 350l. to the widow of Capt. Jas. Peacock, but before doing
so, ask whether they have received any account of the informations against him. |
7 |
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Lieut. Jno. Cuttle, of the Mayflower. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for relief for the loss of his left arm in the engagement with the Dutch on 31 July, when the
captain was slain. His cure has cost him 40l. With 2 certificates, 3 and 11 Oct.; order by the Navy
Commissioners, 28 Oct., referring him to the governors of the chest at Chatham, and their report,
1 Nov., that they cannot assist him, as neither lieutenants nor captains contribute to the chest. |
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Begs they will think of some other way for his relief |
12 |
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Navy Comrs. |
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Give names of 7 merchant ships taken up for the service, and of their captains |
13 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
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Has endeavoured to pacify the seamen by a promise of their wages shortly. The Centurion, Advice, and Expedition are already paid off, and progress made with the rest. The Mermaid and
Assurance are nearly ready to sail. |
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Robt. Blackborne. |
Returns an order of the Council of State giving him leave to take such Dutch busses brought in
as prize as he may require, and desires it may be enlarged to include a flute or two and some
hoys. They have paid off the Centurion, Advice, and Expedition, and several of the men
promise fair, having volunteered again; has an eye on the rest for the first appearance of
mutiny; has routed many of the tippling schools, otherwise would have no quiet. |
15 |
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John Gould, Clapham. |
Gen. Monk, Westmr. |
Sends a letter from the press-masters, declining to release the registrar's clerk, who is messenger
of the parish, and who was impressed; desires a note to them to do so. |
16 |
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Jonas Shish |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Ask a convoy for 3 hoys with timber from Walderswick and Woodbridge. Is promised a great
quantity to be felled by Sir Wm. Plater in the spring; there are 300 good timber trees at
Newhall fit for long plank. |
17 |
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Navy Victuallers |
Gen. Monk. |
Recommend Wm. Hempson as general purser for distributing the provisions sent to the fleet |
18 |
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Capt. John Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Asks a warrant to the several builders of ships to put in extra knees or other bindings to enable
them the better to bear the weight of their guns, which will be a safety to the ships. |
19 |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
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Expects to receive the cordage long before it is wanted. Cannot get the blockmaker to work
any cheaper. Sends patterns of English canvas for sails, and asks an order to repair an anchor. |
20 |
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Wm. John[son], Newcastle. |
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Has sent away some of the hemp and flax as agreed by Thos. Simpson, and desires that he may
have an order to unlade as soon as he arrives, so as to be able to return to take the rest. |
21 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Cannot give a list of the winter guard, never having received one. As the ships in the river and
at Chatham want men, have ordered the Marshal of the Admiralty to make proclamation by
beat of drum for volunteers, and if that does not procure a sufficient supply, will proceed
another way. There have been some consultations at the Trinity House about the service, and
the result will be forwarded. |
22 |
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Nov. 7 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Woolwich. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Desires he will deliver the bearer the plans of the 2nd rate ships. Will send a surveyor to
Dean Forest, and prepare for a journey there himself, as soon as the fleet has gone from
Chatham. |
23 |
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Wm. Sanders |
Gen. Monk. |
Desires his interest in procuring him the medal promised, and thanks him for the gratuity received. Has no friends to procure him preferment, but when the captain of the Triumph was
wounded and the lieutenant had to supply his place, the officers selected him from amongst
400 to be the lieutenant's substitute, and that in the midst of the fight. Knows that
"Some deserve ere they desire, and yet do lack when they require;'
Some desire and never deserve, and get the gain—the other shall starve." |
24 |
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Capt. Simon Orton, Sun, Yarmouth Roads. |
T. Turner |
Not having a clerk of the check, and having occasion to clear some sick and wounded men,
sends a list of them, and the date of their entry and discharge. |
25 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne |
Is glad he has been able to quiet the seamen in London; has done the same at Portsmouth,
and now hopes to get out the Essex, Bristol, and Little Charity, and pay them off. Desires
orders as to the timber in the forests, as also an order to come to London. |
26 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have perused Capt. Mill's accounts for money expended in impressing men and conveying them
to the ships, and find that 136l. has been paid him, therefore recommend that 68l. more be
allowed him, thus raising his salary to 18s. a day. |
27 |
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Recommend that the salary of their clerk, Mr. Turner, be augmented to 200l. a year, as it will
take off all expectations of gratuities, and a low salary often exposes men to temptations in that
kind. |
28 |
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Anth. Wells, Hull
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Navy Comrs
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Has drawn a bill upon them for 50l. for freight of the Truelove of Bridlington, while carrying
provisions to the fleet. |
29 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
The Portland and two other ships are paid off, will proceed with the Bristol to-morrow. Intends
to haul the Ruby and Guinea ashore for repairs, and the Discovery is also coming in. Has
ordered the Dutch ships in harbour to turn over most of their men into the frigates, but they
will yet want more men. Other ships named are ready to sail. |
30 |
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Jas. Puckle for Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Desires they will order a man-of-war to convoy in the Frances and Jane, laden with hemp and
flax, from Newcastle to Yarmouth, as she has been run into by a flyboat, and much damaged,
and her lading likely to be lost. |
31 |
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Comrs. for Sale of Prize Goods, Prize Office. |
Adm. Com. |
Received their order to deliver a prize worth 260l. to Jacob Blackleach, in satisfaction for the
David of London, lost in the service, but being ordered by the Council of State to sell all
prizes to the best advantage, which they believe to be at auction by the candle, ask leave to
allow him so much money, or so much in any ship he shall buy of them. |
32 |
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Nov. 10 |
Saml. Bridgewell, clerk to the bailiffs, Great Yarmouth. |
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Account of clothes and linen supplied to sick and wounded men from the fleet. Total 101l. 3s. 11d. |
33 |
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Wm. Johnson, Newcastle. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends notice of his former letter as to shipping hemp, flax, &c., hopes the ship has safely arrived.
Has paid the customs and excise. |
34 |
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William Burton, Whitehall. |
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Has given two bills upon Mr. Hutchinson, navy treasurer, for 400l., and 57l. 17s. 1d., being the
amounts received at Yarmouth and of Thos. Davell for the service. |
35 |
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Comr. P. Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends Mr. Aldridge, a fit man, for his letter and instructions as forester in Dean Forest, and to
mark and view timber fit for 2nd rate ships. Can get no assistance from the pressed seaman
sent down; wishes some course could be thought of to keep them to their duty. Is getting the
fleet away to the Hope, and the Triumph is coming in to be graved. |
36 |
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Comrs. for Sick and Wounded Seamen, Little Britain. |
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Have examined the account of John Carter of Deal, and find the items mentioned, amounting to
88l. 18s., are duly certified from the several ships. |
37 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
" |
The Essex, Bristol, and Little Charity, being paid off, will ply between this and Portland, and the
Sampson will come in to refit; others have also been paid, and will sail with speed. As the Lily
has been staved, her stores should be put on board the prize she brought in, and sent to the
stores here. |
38 |
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Wm. Johnson, Newcastle. |
Navy Comrs
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Asks for a convoy to be sent to Scarborough to bring the ship with the hemp and flax to Yarmouth. Encloses a letter reporting that a great flyboat ran into her the night she sailed from
Newcastle. |
39 |
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Wm. Waddington |
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For an order to have the books of the Hamborough Merchant examined, so that his account may
be settled, and he discharged, as his continual attendance is very prejudicial to him. |
40 |
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Gen. Monk, Swiftsure, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommends Capt. Wilkes, 4 years commander of the Swan, for the command of some other ship |
41 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Has paid the Portland and other ships at Spithead. Asks for a surgeon to be sent down for the
Essex, and the old one called to account, as he went to London 6 weeks since, and never
returned. Will put the canvas into the stores when it arrives. |
42 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Received their order and letter to Lieut.-Col. Salmon as to the plank to be had in Lancashire,
and having considered quality and price, do not think the proposition advantageous for the
service. |
43 |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Asks an order to the Commissioners for Prize Goods to advance the money allowed for sick men.
Will furnish the Assistance with masts. The Richard and Martha has brought in a Dutch
ship laden with currants. |
44 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Never heard of the ship Relief being engaged by the State, neither can Capt. Badiley give any
information; therefore cannot certify what is due to her owners. |
45 |
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Nov. 18 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Received their order for building of four 2d rate ships but not the plans; although Mr. Pett is very
able in ship building, yet as it is a business of such great concern, and many able men's parts
have been laid out in that way, it will be best to take the advice of able shipwrights and commanders of experience, and build them upon such dimensions and contrivances as shall be agreed. |
46 |
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Jno. White, Ordnance Office. |
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Certificate that Godfrey Reader, master gunner of the Kentish frigate, on his return from sea,
delivered his remains of powder, shot, and ammunition into the stores, which was found just,
besides 5 barrels 37 lbs. of gunpowder, which he alleged was taken prize. |
47 |
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John Reeve, check of the Great President. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for an order for payment of his wages, the other ship officers whose wages were stopped
at the same time, being now paid. With certificate by Capt. Fras. Parke in his favour. |
48, 49 |
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Comrs. for Sick and Wounded, Little Britain. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Send their report concerning the widow and children of Capt. Mildmay, which had to be delayed
until they saw the resolves of Parliament; desire he will present it to the Admiralty Committee. |
50 |
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Adm. Com. |
Col. Nath. Whetham and Capt. Robt. Peacock, responsible men, are content to engage for securing
the 600l. ordered by the Parliament to be given to the widow of Capt. Taylor for the benefit of
herself and children. |
51 |
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Wm. Hardy, mariner |
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Petition for a gratuity of 5l., awarded to each of the company of the Leopard, of which he was
one, for retaking the Phœnix from the Dutch in the Straits. With certificate of Capt. Owen
Cox on his behalf. |
52, 53 |
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Comrs. for Sick and Wounded, Little Britain. |
" |
Rich. Graves, Rich. Deane, Cornet Wm. Combie, and Peter Scutt, draper of London, will be
security for the proportion of the 1,000l. granted by Parliament for Capt. John Mildmay, which
is for his children. |
54 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
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Sends account by Thos. Newberry of disbursements in bringing powder, shot, arms, and ammunition specified from the magazine at Weymouth to Portsmouth, total 29l. 19s. 3d., as also of
what is remaining. Most of the seamen when paid run, and all the ships in St. Helen's Road
want from 40 to 60 men. Capt. Arthur of Weymouth has given press and conduct money to
180 men, but only 40 have appeared, and most of those pretend their clothes are in London.
The Sussex and 3 others are in harbour, but will shortly be ready if men are not wanting. |
55–58 |
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Capt. Fras. Kirby |
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Certificate that Giles Heather, clerk of the check to the Princess Maria, discharged his duties
well. |
59 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Hopes the news from Holland will not cause us to slacken our hands, but to go on vigorously.
Sends copy of his letter of 23 Oct. to the Navy Commissioners as to where 20,000 loads of
timber may be had, also of one from the Admiralty Committee. The master of the Great
Charity, who was committed to prison for an unnatural crime, is dead. |
60, 61 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Received their order to audit the accounts of the bailiffs of Andover for their disbursements for
Dutch prisoners, but as they have no time, unless they neglect the business of their own office,
desire it may be referred to the Committee appointed for that purpose. |
62 |
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Nov. 22 |
Gen. Monk, Swiftsure, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends list of ships in the Hope, with an account of their wants; desires a speedy supply; wants
the ships refitting in the river hastened down. Sends examinations of the gunner and the
gunners' mate of the Paul. |
63 |
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Jno. Davies, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends letter from Chatham for a supply of cordage, &c. required, but cannot comply, as there is
a hoy already waiting for cables that are to come from Mr. Davison and others, and Mr. Pumfield has also failed in making them. The want of seamen stops work, as the labourers are taken
off from their proper duty. |
64 |
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Phineas Pett, Chatham. |
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Sends an account of men entered on ships fitting out. Distributed the 100l. amongst the soldiers,
who are very serviceable, and urgent for more money. Wants an order to pay some seamen
from Harwich, and other remote places, their conduct money. |
65 |
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Capt. John Wettwang, Sparrow, Deptford. |
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For an order for provisions; also for the wages of the clerk of the check and steward, that they
may look after the victuals. |
66 |
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Christ. Hopper and Roger King, mariners. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for recompense for loss of their clothes and goods while serving in the Leopard, taken
by the enemy in the Straits. With certificates by Capt. Hen. Appleton and Robt. Daines,
purser, in confirmation thereof. |
67–69 |
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Rich. Lyons and Ol. Hutchinson. |
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Certificates that Edw. Tarleton is a fit person to take the command of one of the State's ships, he
having had much experience. |
70, 71 |
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Comr. Peter Pett |
Navy Comrs
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Has viewed the Mayor of Dover's accounts for sick and wounded men, and sent them up to Mr.
Turner, but abated 22l. 10s., demanded as travelling charges for Mr. Day to Portsmouth.
Will leave for Chatham on Saturday. |
72 |
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Comr. Peter Pett and Thos. Smith, Navy Office. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommend Edw. Rands, late clerk of the check to the Merchant's Delight, for employment |
73 |
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Edw. Rands |
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Petition for a place as clerk of the check |
74 |
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Comrs. for Sick and Wounded, Little Britain. |
" |
Send the accounts of Phil. Borde, late, and Alex. Cooper, present bailiffs of Andover, of disbursements for sick and wounded men and prisoners, with observations thereon. Total, 214l. 5s. 6d.
Balance due, 94l. 5s. 6d. With bill of exchange for 80l. |
75–78 |
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Gen. Monk, Swiftsure. |
" |
Has directed the Advice to convoy the 4 merchant ships at Hull to Hamburg, but doubts whether
they can go as far as the town, as some Danish men-of-war are riding there. Has issued commissions for Capt. Allen to command the Advice, Lieut. Lloyd the Princess Maria, and Abraham
Algate the Drake. |
79 |
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Major N. Bourne, Ipswich. |
Navy Comrs
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At the launching of the two frigates at Woodbridge, drew two bills on the Treasurer for 190l.
and 100l. Thanks for their letter by Capt. Taylor. None of the boats that left 10 days ago
have yet arrived. |
80 |
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Samuel Windis, Chester. |
" |
Sends a letter of Roger Jones, captain of the Paradox, in Chester water. With letter enclosed,
asking for an order for a cable, having to carry some officers to Dublin, 24 Nov. 1653. |
81, 82 |
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Nov. 26 |
Com. for Sick and Wounded, Little Britain. |
Adm. Com. |
Have had several meetings on the petition of Thos. Woodford, as to concealed lands in Kent, but
as they cannot arrive at any discovery, some person should be appointed to examine the records
in the Exchequer, and confer with Auditor Darrell; he refuses to give any account, although he
alleges he knows something about them. |
83 |
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Comrs. for Sick and Wounded. |
" |
Recommend Fras. Bacon and Jno. Brandling of Ipswich, and John Woodward of Capel, Suffolk,
as trustees for securing the gratuity of 750l., ordered by Parliament for the widow and 5 children
of Capt. Jas. Peacock. |
84 |
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Gen. Monk, Swiftsure, Hope. |
" |
Wants an order sent to press some seamen who have gone to Dover and Deal for the purpose of
going on board merchant ships outward bound; will send the Nonsuch ketch to the Hope to
receive them. |
85 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
" |
The Newcastle, Assurance, and Expedition have sailed. Has been to Woodbridge to see to the
launching of the 2 frigates, which was well performed, but they will not be out of harbour for
5 or 6 weeks. The Unity has come in for orders. Particulars of other ships. |
86 |
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John Poortmans, Swiftsure, Hope. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Recommends Josias Crow as master of one of the frigates building at Woodbridge |
87 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommend Thos. Booth as master in the ropeyard at Woolwich |
88 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
John Poortmans, secretary to the Generals of the fleet. |
The Hector has arrived from Jersey with 70 mortar pieces, granadoes, &c., and the Little President
is expected with 24 pieces of brass ordnance. There has been no Commander-in-Chief in the
road for 3 weeks; is troubled to see clean frigates spend their victuals and grow foul, and none
to give orders. Recommends And. Alford, boatswain of the Speaker, for appointment in the
Old Warwick. |
89 |
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Robt. Blackborne. |
To like effect. Is prosecuting the order of the Admiralty Committee, and will send an account;
thanks for intelligence and news books. |
90 |
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Capt. Lionel Lane, Beccles. |
Adm. Com. |
The bailiffs of Southwold having received 100l. of him for sick and wounded seamen quartered by
them, and not having rendered [any account, shall detain the 200l. yet in hand, until the business is settled. Desires order to press men for the Triumph, which is ready to sail, and reimbursement of his expenses therein; also leave to furnish her with guns, 26 being taken out of
her. |
91 |
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David Yale |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends his accounts for fitting out a ship to fetch masts and tar from New England, and desires
order for payment of the balance, 132l., 60l. whereof is owing for salt per Mr. Willoughby.
Being sent by the Council of State, presented his accounts to them, but they have no time to
attend to them. |
92 |
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Nov. 29 |
Gen. Geo. Monck, Swiftsure, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Has ordered a strict search to be made after the Dutch prize, sold and refitted by several Dutchmen for a man-of-war; Mr. Vandeput ought to be summoned to give an account of her, she
having been bought by him. |
93 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Is hastening the despatch of the remainder of the ships, but this place is very wild in the winter,
the westerly winds being so fierce that they can only work half time. Is very wishful to come
to London, but would return if required. |
94 |
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Wm. Billers |
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Account of 1,320 barrels of powder sent to the stores at Portsmouth |
95 |
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Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
The Paragon sails to-morrow, the Lion next week, and the James and others will follow. Has
little help from seamen, and has to make use of the soldiers and labourers to despatch the
business. |
96 |
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Gen. Monk |
" |
Recommends Jno. Rively as master in one of the frigates lately launched, and encloses his certificate. |
97 |
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Com. for Sick and Wounded Men, Little Britain. |
" |
The trustees for the gratuity given by Parliament to the widow and children of Capt. Jas. Peacock,
having been approved, desire that the bond may be signed at Ipswich, and the money paid there,
and that Jno. Aldus and Emanuel Sorrell, with the bailiffs and two others, may be witnesses to
the sealing and delivery. |
98 |
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Thos. Turner, clerk to the Navy Comrs. |
" |
Petition for increase of salary. Has been 30 years in the office, and gained great experience, but
the burden of business on him is heavy. With account of his daily duties, and the documents
which pass through his hands, and are in his custody, or which he has to draw up. |
99, 100 |
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Navy Comrs. |
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Estimate of what monies are owing in the navy, and will become due and payable on 31 Dec.
1653; total, 330,000l. |
101 |
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Major N. Bourne, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
The 2 frigates building at Woodbridge are launched, but will not be finished for some time.
Asks orders for the Unity, as she is lying idle in port; the Advice wants a commander and
victuals. Asks a small frigate to clear the coast between Yarmouth and the Swinn, and to preserve trade, as a Dutch man-of-war is plying up and down, and chased a small vessel into Woodbridge. |
102 |
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Rich. Hooker, steward of the Weymouth. |
" |
For a hearing or release on bond to appear on summons. Has been committed to the guard in
Whitehall since 15 Nov., without bed or refreshment, whereby his health is prejudiced, and
knows not for what crime. |
103 |
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Chas. Taylor, Bristol
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Navy Comrs
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Account of the building of a frigate. Will observe all instructions |
104 |
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Nov. ? |
Robt. Tatnall |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for employment. Was usher to the late Admiralty Committee, and applied to the Council
of State, but they referred him to the present Committee. |
105 |
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George Holdcroft |
" |
Petition for the command of the Black Raven, a Flemish ship; with his commission to serve as
master of the John and Abigail, 29 April 1853, and certificate by Mark Harrison, 28 Nov.
1653, that Holdcroft served under him diligently in the said ship. |
106–108 |
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Sam. Howe, actuary |
" |
Note of claimants on the lading of the St. John de Grace |
109 |
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Nov. 30 |
Gregory Tom |
Adm. Com. |
To be lieutenant of the Convert, as desired by Capt. Blowfield. Has been an officer many years,
and was sent the 2 last summers out of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment to serve at sea, and has thus
gained experience. With certificate by Capt. John Mill, 17 Nov. |
110, 111 |
