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1655. |
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Vol. 117. |
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Nov. 1 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for victualling 6 ships named, designed for foreign service |
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Order for entering as many shipwrights, labourers, and workmen as may be wanting in the yards
at Deptford, Woolwich, Chatham, and Portsmouth, for carrying on the additional work, over
and above the 980 borne on the establishment. |
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Order to make out a bill to Wm. Markham, surgeon-general of the fleet, for services on the
Swiftsure, at 10l. a month, from 27 July 1654. |
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Order to respite the fitting out of the James, and order the fitting out of the Andrew for the
intended expedition. |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Find, on an affidavit taken before a Master in Chancery, and the certificates of the various officers,
that there is 148l. 9s. 9d. due to Capt. Tarleton, commander of the Islip, on his accounts. |
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Ordnance Officers |
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Have received Capt. Thos. Bowray's papers, and will charge the respective gunners with the
provisions delivered them. |
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Edw. Hopkins, Navy Office. |
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Has ordered Mr. Kendall, clerk of the survey at Deptford, to charge the provisions delivered by
Thos. Bowrey out of the Warwick on the boatswains of the Dragon, Lamport, and Centurion,
so that they may give an account thereof on balancing their expenses in the voyage. |
7 |
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Thos. Turner, Navy Office. |
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Receipt for 1,150 duplicate tickets from Rob. Blackborne, through Jno. Powell, for several of the
State's ships. |
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Robt. Weymouth |
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Petition for the gunner's place in the Providence at Deptford, having served the last 4 years in
the Success. With certificate of the Ordnance officers that he has passed his accounts. |
9, 10 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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The Unicorn should be substituted for the Vanguard in the list sent up last week, being a better
ship, and carrying more guns. Has stopped the old dock business relating to the smith's
forge; wants 80 more labourers and 20 ropemakers. Repair of ships. |
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Adm. Com. |
Repair of ships; returns the bond for Mr. Hawthorne, which has been signed by two able men of
Rochester. |
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Nov. 2 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
As Mr. Pett intimates that the Vanguard, one of the 40 ships intended for sea, is not sheathed,
and is so leaky that she will require docking, think the Unicorn will be more fit, as she carries
her ordnance much better. With order for her fitting out accordingly. |
13, 14 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Mr. Maplesdon's accounts agree with Mr. Turner's in London. and although there are some
receipts wanting, yet as no one complains of non-payment, and he has made some very good
bargains [of timber] and been very honest in his duties, there need be no delay in passing his
accounts. |
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Edm. Poortmans, Deptford. |
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Sends up Robt. Holland, of the Elias, for beating the steward, by which he is unable to perform
his duties; although officers be bad, yet if such sort of justice is administered, there will be
no means of living on board. |
16 |
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Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
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Hearing from Mr. Callis that the Success is to be fitted out for sea, desires order for entering
more men to carry on the work. |
17 |
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Capt. Ben. Sacheverell, the Norwich, Downs. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Came in yesterday with the Pembroke, and waits orders; hopes he will not be unmindful of him
if anything presents. |
18 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill for Capt. Thos. Bowray, for the time he served in the Warwick. With
warrant of Capt. Rich. Badiley, 25 Aug. 1654, appointing Capt. Bowray master. |
19, 20 |
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Like order for Saml. Needles, surgeon to Gen. Blake's fleet, at 6l. a month from 11 Aug. 1654 to
10 Oct. 1655. |
21 |
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Like order for Gen. Wm. Penn, for his pay and entertainment as general of the fleet to 25 Oct.
last. |
22 |
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Major N. Bourne, Navy Office. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Desires he will forward an inclosure to Secretary Thurloe |
23 |
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Theop. Bradstreet |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for the place of purser in the Great President, having served as purser and steward in the
Phœnix 3 years, and 6 in the Speaker, and been in all the engagements against the Dutch.
With certificates of Capt. Saml. Howitt and Thos. Clendon, minister of Allhallows, Barking,
London, and 2 others. |
24–28 |
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E. Hayward, Chatham. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Sends the account of the boatswain of the Unicorn; compelled him to sign it, as it was not signed
by the clerk of the check; believes such officers are a cheat, as most of the clerks of the
check implicitly take their reports from the boatswains, and sign for the expense as a matter
of course. Is working on the index of the Chest Accounts. |
29 |
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Giles Heather |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for a lieutenant or purser's place, having served 3 years as clerk in the Princess Maria.
With certificate of Capt. Jno. Loyd in his favour. |
30, 31 |
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John Major |
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Note of coopers' stores |
32 |
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Laurence Wise, preacher at Chatham, and Phin. Pett. |
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Certificate in favour of Mich. Myles, late steward of the Happy Entrance, who has served 3 years
and was in 4 engagements. |
33 |
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Nov. 3 |
Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Asks the various prices of masts, as there are many in a vessel in the harbour which may be
had, and are much wanted. The storekeeper wants 500 yards of red cotton. With a note of
prices of masts enclosed. |
34, 35 |
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Particulars of ships in hand, and officers and men required for them. Mustered 127 men on the
Marston Moor, and will turn over 40 from the Gainsborough and Advice, and more will be
obtained by pressing and from other ships. Spoke to the captain about the complaints against
the master, but he excused him by taking the blame upon himself; as the service requires
such expedition, it would damage it to be too particular. Sends a demand for extra stores,
and asks how far to comply with it, and what necessary money is to be allowed for sick and
wounded. Ordered several of Gen. Blake's squadron to be careened, but as they are much
eaten, they will require sheathing. Several of the inhabitants and traders of Guernsey and
Jersey, hearing of the difference with Spain, desire a convoy for their vessels, as they have
property of great value on board, the loss of which would be their undoing. With examination of Thos. Burges, boatswain of the yard, respecting junk, hawsers, and spikes, formerly
belonging to the Sovereign and Resolution, seized by him in a passage boat at Portsmouth.
Also deposition of John Moore, of Gillingham, blacksmith, that the iron work seized was
bought at a sale ordered by the Navy Commissioners, although he also bought some from the
officers of the Resolution, Triumph, and James. On further examination, 1st Jan. 1655–56,
admits that the iron work seized is the same he bought of the latter persons. |
36–38 |
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Adm. Com. |
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Order for a bill to Capt. John Stoakes, of the Unicorn, for 18l. 16s. for his charges in wearing a
jack flag as Rear Admiral in the Straits, by commission from Gen. Blake, on the departure of
Rear-Adm. Jordan. |
39 |
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John How |
Adm. Com. |
Petition to be removed into a better ship, having served the State some years, and 4 years as
gunner in the Hector. With certificate of Capt. Rich. Pettock. |
40-2 |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Will use the men allotted him in expediting the work, but wants 40 more, or will have to take
some from the Amity and Guinea, which will retard their launching. Wishes to dock the
Diamond, as the Mermaid will be launched next tide, and the dock should not lie open. |
43 |
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Christ. Pett, Sam. Raven, Woolwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Recommend Jno. Barnett, carpenter at Woolwich, as carpenter in the Mermaid, fitting there |
44 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
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Particulars of ships |
45 |
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Navy Comrs
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Received their warrant to the clerk of the check for entering seamen, and an order from the
Admiralty Commissioners for more workmen and labourers to carry on the works until January,
and will endeavour to prevent unnecessary charge. As the ropemaker will soon have to
discharge his men for want of hemp, and as cordage is now 45s. a cwt., asks a speedy supply;
also an order for stores. |
46 |
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Nov. 5 |
Thos. White, Dover
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Navy Comrs
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The Cornelian sailed the 1st inst., and the Drake will be ready the first tide |
47 |
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Rich. Wye, surgeon |
Adm. Com. |
Certificate that Robt. Erridge, yeoman in the Unicorn, when at the pay-house in Chatham,
was beaten and wounded by some of the company, for which they are now in confinement;
Erridge having since recovered, suggests that 20s. should be deducted from the pay of each
of the offenders, and paid to him as compensation for the injuries received and loss of time. |
48 |
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Edm. Thomson, Greyhound, Downs. |
Navy Comrs
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Has been convoying ships to and from the Maas in Holland, but on account of the insufficiency of
his pilot, was obliged to give 10 guilders to another to convoy his ships in. |
49 |
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William Wood, and the owners of the William of London. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for an order to the Navy Commissioners for payment of the freight of goods from
Gravesend to Barbadoes, and for 5l. a day demurrage for the time the ship was detained in
going from Barbadoes to Jamaica to discharge her lading, contrary to agreement. With
reference to the Navy Commissioners. |
50 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for a bill to Dr. Thomas Wilson, for his pay at 10s. a day as physician to Gen. Penn's
fleet. |
51 |
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Order to confer with Capt. Alderne as to the disposal of the remains of provisions on board the
ships at Chatham, of which they enclose an account. |
52,53 |
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As little progress is made in sheathing the Speaker, and fitting out other ships at Woolwich and
Deptford, desire that some of their number will visit the yards every other day, and quicken
the officers in their duties. |
54 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Having contracted with the shipwrights for building 4 advice boats, desire order to go on with
them; also some imprest bills for money on account. Various stores are required, which may
be had on reasonable terms for ready money, or upon the personal security of the purveyors;
but otherwise only upon such extraordinary terms as would be both dishonorable and unprofitable
to the State. Ask order therein, as one of the State's purveyors complains of having been lately
arrested on the Exchange for a debt of the State. |
55 |
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Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Will observe their orders as to entering more shipwrights, seamen, &c.; desires that the seamen
may be borne on day wages, and money may be imprested to the clerk of the check to pay
them off once a week, and that Mr. Thomson may have a press warrant. Sends an account
of provisions put on board the Indian for Captain Alderne. Particulars of ships. |
56 |
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Adm. Com. |
To like effect |
57 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
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Sends a return of clerks of the check and stewards on board the ships in harbour. The Tiger has
sailed, but her steward is at London, much in debt for his last victualling, and may seek further
employment, for which he is not capable. |
58 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Treasurer. |
Order to pay the wages due to Edw. Larkin, late gunner of the Mayflower, deducting 30l. 11s. 0d.,
the ordnance officers having certified that he has embezzled stores to that value. |
59 |
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Order to pay off the wages due to Jno. Butt, late carpenter of the Plymouth, any former suspension notwithstanding. |
60 |
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Nov. 8 |
Adm. Com. |
Major Neh. Bourne, Navy Comr
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Order to go on board the Indian on her arrival in the Hope, and see how much she can take of
the 70 tons of provisions prepared by the committee for the Western expedition. |
61 |
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Navy Comrs
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Order to confer with Capt. Alderne as to the disposal of the provisions on board the Bachelor,
and the Jonathan and Abigal in the Thames; also in the Hannibal at Portsmouth. |
62 |
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Jno. Dymock |
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Sends account by John Davies of cables, sails, and other stores put on board the Hannibal at
Deptford, 25 Aug. 1655, for transportation to the Straits, and receipt by Thos. Newberry for
200 barrels of powder returned by Capt. Wm. Haddock, her commander, 3 Nov.; certifies that
Capt. Haddock delivered up all the remainder of his stores at Portsmouth, except a 14 inch cable;
with estimate of the tonnage of the ship by Wm. Badiley, of Tower Wharf, 5 Jan. 1655–6. |
63–6 |
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Mark Harrison, Gift, Jamaica. |
[Adm. Com.] |
Arrived at Barbadoes with the rest of the division under Major Robt. Sedgwick, 26 Aug.;
remained 12 days to water and refit, and then sailed to St. Christopher's for men and news of
Gen. Penn's fleet; but neither expectations being answered, proceeded for St. Domingo, Cape
Tibron, and Jamaica, where they met Adm. Goodson looking out for them. |
67 |
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Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
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The Indian has sailed, and the Bear is being sheathed and will soon be dispatched. Recommends Robt. Rose, appointed steward of the Victory on recommendation of Capt. Lane, for
the purser's place, he having been in all the engagements. The boatswain of the Indian is a
drunkard and disobedient, and might have split the captain's head with an axe, but for the
interference of the master. |
68 |
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Aug. Aldridge, Lydney, Dean Forest. |
Navy Comrs
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Is testing the iron for anchors, &c., according to orders sent to Major John Wade, and does not
doubt its goodness; is also continuing the making of treenails, &c., notwithstanding the heavy
rains. |
69 |
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Robt. Page |
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Desires they will pay to Chas. Aston his imprest bill on account for two ketches building by
him. |
70 |
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Phineas Pett, Chatham. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Could not wait on him owing to the fitting out of the ships, but hopes on Capt. Taylor's arrival to
procure 3 or 4 days' liberty. Has 4 ships graved, and is in hand with the Bear, and nearly 100
men entered, but if the Commissioners expect such a sudden dispatch of all the ships, they must
add 60 more shipwrights and 40 caulkers; the Triumph would take 220 men for a month, there
being now 200 shipwrights at work on her. Hopes if he has found any of the great carpenters
false in their trust, he will remove them. Recommends several. Wants the draft of the 2nd
rate ship by the bearer. |
71 |
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Robt. Thomson, Navy Comr. |
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Desires he will suspend the settlement of Mr. Fox's bond as purser of the Nantwich until the
arrival of his wife; it was tendered at Plymouth, but his sureties were absent. |
72 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Has received the prices of the masts. Asks if they can supply any hemp, otherwise will have
to purchase more cordage; has bought 10 tons at 42s. per ton, and is not likely to obtain any
more at that price. Desires a press warrant for 50 more caulkers, and sends the name of two
to whom the press officer is to apply for assistance in getting them. |
73 |
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Nov. 10 |
Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Concerning the officers of the Dragon, hears that the clerk of the check is an able man, but
officers generally forbear reporting lest they should be accounted informers, so that their
testimony is often of little value. Has desired the captains to inform their men that if they
stay they shall be immediately entered, as also to persuade them to come down in 2 or 3 weeks,
but little will be done unless they are paid. The Portsmouth and Tiger requiring to be
victualled cannot act as convoys, but the Gainsborough and Advice may. The Dartmouth
has sailed for the Downs, but has had 4 men drowned by the upsetting of her boat. The same
day an explosion occurred on the Kent, through the yeoman of the powder room dropping a
spark from a candle; he was much injured, 3 or 4 planks started, and a bulk head or two
blown down; has examined the business, and sends the depositions of Rich. Fullaway, the
yeoman, Wm. Wilson, and Thos. Briant. Recommends Mr. March for the place of lieutenant
in the Newberry or Jersey, and Robt. Neate as purser for the Cardiff. The Marston Moor will
sail on Monday. The ketch has gone from Cowes for New England with the Hopewell pink.
Wants a warrant to press shipwrights, caulkers, &c. All the ships that came home from the
Straits with Gen. Blake ought to be sheathed, as also those going southward. |
74–76 |
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Robt. Blackborne. |
To like effect. Expected instructions for Capt. Myng's sailing; is sorry to hear the tidings of
Col. Harvey; is glad at the peace with France, and hopes this nation will chiefly look after
peace with God. |
77 |
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Major N. Bourne, Navy Office. |
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Met the ordnance officers at Deptford, and set out a piece of ground which may be made fit to
receive 4 or 500 guns and cartridges at a small cost; put the ships there in a way for a quick
dispatch, and, perceiving neglect, told all the officers to look after their respective charges, and
when they saw a flag on any ship, to repair thither and lend assistance. Desires a survey of
the Crow and 4 others, as they will be more expense than profit. If there is much ice this
winter it will prove very hazardous to the ships there. |
78 |
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Thos. White, Dover
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Navy Comrs
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Has apprehended Theop. Scott and put him in the common gaol, and desires further order. The
packet from Calais reports that Capt. Carey has gone out in a man-of-war of 10 guns. |
79 |
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Account of extra stores put on board the Cardiff, Marston Moor, Indian, and Success at Deptford
and Portsmouth, for the fleet at Jamaica. |
80 |
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Thos. Haiter, Portsmouth. |
Edw. Hopkins, Navy Com. |
Has paid the Langport and 3 other ships, and will despatch the rest. Chas. Oliver is the man
who counterfeited his own ticket, omitting 5l. 18s. 0d. which has been charged on it for clothes;
if he is not yet freed he can be charged with it. |
81 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Have used their utmost endeavours to get men and provisions for the dispatch of the ships, but
cannot obtain provisions without money; and as the treasurer cannot advance any upon
imprest to the purveyors without order, the work will be at a stand. |
82 |
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Robt. Blackborne. |
Begs a press warrant for 50 caulkers, directed to Benj. Boate, the master caulker at Deptford;
they will grant him prest and conduct bills. |
83 |
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Nov. 12 |
Phineas Pett, Robt. Sewell, Chatham Docr. |
Navy Comrs
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Delivered all such old copper chimneys, furnaces, funnels, &c., as the master shipwright thought fit,
to Thos. Brickhead, brazier, and Thomas Powell, and have taken a receipt for 2 tons 12 cwt.
1 qr. 7 lbs. |
84 |
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Com. Peter Pett and Robt. Smith |
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Examination before them of David Rogers, boatswain of the Unicorn, that he sold some old paper,
tackling, and nippers, which were lying about, to Robt. Attaway, for 9s., to save Croscombe,
the master, throwing them overboard, and gave the money to the two mates and the yeoman,
as an encouragement to lie on board, but that he never embezzled a hawser, new ropes, or
anything else at Queenborow, Plymouth, or elsewhere; also examination of Attaway acknowledging that he bought the paper stuff for 10s. and resold it at Mr. Taylor's paper mills, near
Alsford, for 3s. per cwt., and that there was 5 or 6 cwt. |
85,86 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Asks whether to purchase 3 or 4 lasts of tar, offered at 12l. a last |
87 |
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Adm. Com. |
Capt. Myngs is going on board and to sail to morrow. Has paid off several ships. Capt.
Seaman, of the Dragon, as also the lieutenants and masters of other ships, desire to be re-entered.
The non-arrival of the purser of the Cardiff delays her. |
88 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Major Neh. Bourne for 500l. due on a bill of exchange of John
Leverett; also another for 190l. due on a bill drawn by Wm. Crispin, Robt. Wadeson, and
Thos. Broughton, Commissioners for supplying Jamaica, and place the same to the account of
the drawers of the bill. |
89 |
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Order for sheathing the frigates that came home with Gen. Blake |
90 |
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Order for the Navy victuallers to allow to the pursers of the ships bound to the West Indies 5l. for
every 100 men for 6 months, to buy provisions for the sick and wounded, which are to be
issued by order of the captains of such ships. |
91 |
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Order to examine 3 accounts of Capt. Fras. Cranwill enclosed, for tallowing and fitting the Hare
pink in Ireland, and make fitting allowance. |
92–95 |
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Capt. Anth. Earwing, Jno. Seywell, Jno. Hooper. |
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Certify that Thos. Crapping, who fell from the mainmast, was killed, whereupon Russell Webb
claimed his wages and clothes, on a verbal agreement between them that whoever should be
killed first should become entitled to them, but believe such an agreement had reference to
engagements with the Spanish fleet. |
96 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Sent their letter to Capt. Myngs, who sailed this morning, and has arrived at St. Helen's. He has
been delayed for want of men, and by the miscarriage of their orders. |
97 |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
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Sends accounts and receipts for refitting ships, amounting to 422l. 9s. 7d. and 21l. 3s. 2d.; also
of supplies to the gunners. Has charged a bill on the treasurer, and desires payment of it and
of those formerly sent, as the non-payment prejudices his credit. Is refitting the Fagon;
the Bryar is to convoy some vessels from Topsham to Newhaven. |
98 |
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Nov. 13 |
Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
As there has not been such stowage room left in the Indian as was ordered, notice should be
sent to the Lion and other ships fitting out, so as to prevent such mistakes for the future; they
are proceeding with the fitting out and victualling of the ships, and have entered more labourers,
but want seamen to rig. Sends examinations taken by himself and Capt. Smith in Rogers'
business. With order for the stowage room in the Indian as requested. |
99, 100 |
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Thos. White, Mayor, Dover. |
Navy Comrs
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Has apprehended Theop. Scott and put him in gaol, and desires further order |
101 |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Thos. White, mayor of Dover, has apprehended Theop. Scott, boatswain of the Golden Cock, for
embezzlement of a cable. Have examined Edw. Staddon, ropemaker at Blackwall, who
says that he bought the same of Scott for 30l., and Jeremy Monk, Scott's servant, helped
to get the cable by night into a boat. With the 2 examinations, and copy of White's letter
of 11 Nov. |
102–105 |
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Jas. Abelson |
Navy Comrs
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Sends some warrants and desires order therein, as on account of hastening the Mermaid to sea,
neither himself nor the officers can attend them. |
106 |
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Robt. Blackborne, Whitehall. |
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The Admiralty Commissioners desire they will make some allowance to the bearers for
apprehending [Rich.] Hall, and as an encouragement to further service. |
107 |
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Major N. Bourne, Navy Office. |
Adm. Com. |
Had arranged for more stowage room in the Indian before receiving their letter. Finding an
excess in the boatswain's stores, gave the captain a warrant to return a new cable and several
coils of rope; more care is required in apportioning stores, there being much waste in that
particular, and especially when cordage is so high. There are 150 men on board; expects
her full complement by the time she arrives in the Downs; but the boatswain is a drowsy, idle
fellow. Called at Woolwich on the way home to quicken the despatch of the ships in the
docks there, and desires an order for their sheathing. |
108 |
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Navy Comrs. |
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Send up Rich. Hall, waterman, with his examination, for receiving a new coil of rope out of the
Indian in the Hope, which he offered to sell at Woolwich; he says he gave 20s. for it, and
will be hanged rather than confess of whom he purchased it; desire he may be made an
example of, or there will be no hopes of redress. If men will venture to sell away such
necessary provisions when engaged upon so long a voyage, what can be expected from them
when they have other and better opportunities? In all similar discoveries, none of the
commanders or other officers are so far guilty as to give any information, whereas if they were
diligent and faithful, they might sometimes attain it. |
109,110 |
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Ordnance Officers |
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Having contracted with Rich. Fore and Robt. Richbell, merchants of London, for 200 tons of
foreign iron ordnance at 13l. 7s. 6d. a ton, to be transported Customs' free, desire order to the
Commissioners of Customs accordingly, that they may proceed with the shipping of them. |
111 |
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Chris. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
Although he has entered the full number of all sorts of workmen allotted, being 272, they are
insufficient for carrying on the work ashore and afloat; wants 40 or 50 more. Particulars
of ships. |
112 |
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Nov. 14 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends a letter from Jno. Durant, of Canterbury, intimating that he has signed a bond with Mr.
Wilkes, jurat of Sandwich, as security for Martin Simond, as purser of the Bear; his father
was a godly man and good preacher. Recommends Mr. Lightfoot, late steward of the Naseby,
for employment. Captains Wilkes and Dare have arrived to join their ships. |
113, 114 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
" |
Particulars of ships |
115 |
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Sends list of ships appointed for the southward, and asks how many are to be sheathed at
Portsmouth, that provision may be made, but the want of money will be the chief obstruction;
it seems strange to all he treats with that they have to wait 8 or 9 months for it, and that many
of their bills are yet unpaid. The Marston Moor has sailed and the Gainsborough and Advice
are in the Roads, but they want men, and press warrants to obtain them. |
116 |
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Navy Comrs
|
Is sorry the new rope-house is likely to remain useless; although he bought a parcel of cordage
at 42s. per cwt., is not likely to buy any more under 45s. Is well supplied with masts, save a
few of particular sizes which can be had at a cheap rate; desires order to purchase them. A
surgeon should be sent down for the Cardiff. Has received order from the Admiralty Commissioners for sheathing the ships from the Straits, as also some others, and will want 6 or
8,000 deals and 10 or 12 tons of hair. Noted that he is to buy the masts, and that a surgeon
will be sent down speedily. |
117 |
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Capt. Wm. Badiley, and 12 others. |
— |
Certificate that Thos. Byam has been a master's mate and master of ships for 20 years, is a
very able mariner, and fit to take charge as such of any of the State's ships. |
118 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Hopes to launch the Triumph in a fortnight, and will then grave the Rainbow and 7 other ships
named. Will make as much stowage room as possible in the holds of the 4 ships appointed
for the West Indies. |
119 |
|
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Capt. Ja. Tarry, Indian. |
" |
Sends particulars of stores loaded in the John and Elizabeth hoy for transmission to the Tower,
by order of Major Bourne. |
120 |
|
" " |
Adm. Com. |
" |
Order to consider the accounts and papers of Capt. Nutton for the Satisfaction at Inverlochy,
and certify what provisions were supplied when she was refitted, the time she has been at sea,
whether he was necessitated to have them, and how far he exceeds the prices usually allowed. |
121 |
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" |
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Order to consider the letter and accounts of Capt. Tarleton, for disbursements for the Islip,
amounting to 148l. 9s. 9d., and report how much he has received on imprest, what is due, and
how it will be charged to his account. |
122, 123 |
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" |
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Order for refitting and victualling the Weymouth pink at Harwich, for 4 months |
124 |
|
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" |
" |
Order to make out a bill to the owners of the Peregrine for 2,276l. 3s. 3d. for her freight and hull,
having been lost in the service. |
125 |
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Order for repairing the Winsby at Harwich, and victualling her for a month |
126 |
|
Nov. 16 |
Capt. Rich. Cowes, Wapping. |
Thos. Smith Navy Comr
|
Desires he will consider the case of Thos. Weston, late steward of the Cat pink, whose pay
amounted to 25l., but 8l. 16s. has been stopped as due on his accounts for short provisions,
whereas nothing was due thereon, and Weston had a certificate from himself and the other
officers to that effect. |
127 |
|
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Jas. Hind |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for command of the Cat pink, in which he has served as gunner, and was instrumental in
saving her and her crew from shipwreck; with certificate of Capt. Richd. Cowes of his ability
for the appointment. |
128,129 |
|
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Navy Comrs. |
" |
Suggestions of fit persons for appointment of boatswains |
130 |
|
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" |
" |
Send survey of the remains of stores on board the ships lately returned from the Straits |
131 |
|
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Ordnance Officers |
" |
Have surveyed a plot of ground at Deptford for laying ordnance and carriages, and find the cost
of building a shed and crane, and mending the wharf, will amount to 200l. |
132 |
|
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
Sends account of work to be done on the Triumph and other ships named. The Lion is ready to
victual and wants dispatch of the gunner's account at the Tower. Is much in want of seamen
to rig and get the ships into the Hope. Asks if pursers of 4th rate frigates are to be allowed
servants. |
133 |
|
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Rich. Browne, Pembroke. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends his accounts for the Basing, and begs that his bills charged on the treasurer may be paid |
134 |
|
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Adm. Com. |
" |
Order to make out a bill to Rich. Hill for 5l. 12s 10d. disbursed by him and Capt. Smith for the
service. |
135 |
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" |
" |
Order to consider what servants have been usually allowed to pursers and other officers in the
State's ships. |
136 |
|
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Thos. White, Dover
|
" |
Went to the prison with two jurats and examined Theop. Scott as to what cordage he purloined
from the State, to whom he sold it, and whether he knew Edm. Staddon; he denied the whole,
and desired leave to come up to clear himself. Sends his account for the treasurer. |
137 |
|
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
" |
Received their orders. Particulars of ships. Demand for stores |
138 |
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Adm. Com. |
To similar effect |
139 |
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Robt. Blackborne. |
Acquiesces in the Commissioners' censure about lieutenants and masters, but if they had able,
honest men, they might further the business, and be instrumental in procuring men, who are
much wanted by Capt. Middleton, as also by the Gainsborough and Advice. Wants to hear
"the names and settlement of our new masters," as also anything of public concernment; thanks
for the prints. |
140 |
|
Nov. 17 |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
An examination of the accounts of Capt. Edw. Tarleton, late commander of the Islip, find he
had 330l. 4s. imprested to him by bills, whereof 177l. 15s. 6d. has been made good, and he also
sent in a bill of expenses for 148l. 9s. 9d., which if allowed cleared his imprests to 3l. 18s. 9d.,
but he remains charged with the whole of the imprests in the treasurer's books, until his
accounts are examined and a bill passed in the Navy Office to the treasurer. As the ship and
his accounts were lost, know no other way than to charge what is thought reasonable to the
account of the ship in general, and if he falls short of his expectations, he has only himself to
blame for not sending up former accounts. |
141,142 |
|
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Capt. John Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Conferred with Mr. Aldridge about the timber in Dean Forest, and estimated the charges, and is
confident he will perform what he has undertaken if there are no obstructions. There is little
timber at Chatham fit for the great ship, or to be obtained out of Kent under 2s. to 2s. 6d. a
foot, which will make a dear ship; hopes they will treat with Aldridge and supply him with
men and money, as no man is more fit; he and the master shipwright will give him full
instructions for converting the timber. If he is ordered to convert 1,000 loads, and to husband
it, and then give an account of the charge, including his own salary, they will see what
encouragement there will be to go on. |
143 |
|
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Hugh Hale, and 4 others. |
Col. Clarke. |
Having volunteered from the Unicorn into the Success, desire an order for their wages. With
certificate of Capt. Zach. Browne. |
144,145 |
|
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John Powell |
— |
Note that the 3 securities for Sibley prove on enquiry to be sufficient |
146 |
|
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Jno. Hooke |
Navy Comrs
|
Will deliver 100 tons of cross bar shot, either at the Tower or Portsmouth, at 28l. a ton, within
2 years, on condition of receiving 100 tons of pig iron from Dean Forest at 6l. a ton, with
such unserviceable guns and shot as the State may have, and wood out of Aliceholt Forest,
Hampshire, to make up the 2,800l. |
147 |
|
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Find that pursers in the 2nd and 3rd rate ships have heretofore been allowed one servant each,
but in the 4th, 5th, and 6th rate, the State was so far from bearing purser's servants that they
did not allow pursers themselves. Boatswains of the 'st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rate had a servant
in ordinary, and gunners the like, but neither of them had any in the 5th and 6th rates, and
on 6th rates the boatswain was borne and no gunner. When at sea, the purser, gunner,
and boatswain had 2 servants each, and one only each in 4th, 5th, and 6th rates, unless by the
connivance of the captains. |
148 |
|
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends a letter from Capt. John Taylor, the master shipwright, touching money due to two timber
merchants in Suffolk, and if they are not paid, it may prejudice the service. Also a demand
from Mr. Sewell for 50 bales of Noyal canvas. Hopes to launch the Triumph the next spring
(tide) and desires an order for board wages for the few seamen assisting. Has sent for victuals
for the Lion. |
149–151 |
|
" 20 |
Adm. Com. |
" |
Order that no purser be borne in harbour upon any 4th, 5th, or 6th rate ships, nor any servant
allowed to pursers while in harbour. |
152 |
|
Nov. 20 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for refitting and victualling the Nonsuch |
153 |
|
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Augustin Aldridge, Lydney, Dean Forest. |
" |
Hopes his accounts came to hand; of the 400l. received by order on his entrance 5 Dec. 1654,
and 50l. imprest since, his accounts to 30 Sept. last amounted to 381l. 14s., since which he
received 50l. more, out of which he paid for the ground the State's timber lies upon, 4l. 10s.
for damage done by his men trespassing, and for felling and squaring timber. Has 25,000
trenails ready, which at 40s. per 1,000 makes the 50l., besides the rent of the ground and the
trespass. Cannot raise a penny, has spoiled 3 horses, and his employment affords little profit
or pleasure; desires a supply. |
154 |
|
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Capt. Wm. Badiley, Woolwich. |
" |
Must point out the great danger their ships are in while riding at Woolwich; they cannot
continue lying there 3 abreast safely, they might be moored nearer at less cost. It is
difficult to obtain men to work at night, docking and undocking; wants 2 or 3 practical men
sent down to consider what is best to be done for the security of the ships, as Woolwich is a
bad road. Would come up for his bill of imprest and some money, but cannot be spared. |
155 |
|
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Rich. Braunston, Deptford. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Thanks for his kindness in the deplorable condition in which himself, daughter, and friends are
placed by the negligence of her husband Dan. Russell; if the Admiralty Commissioners will
release him from imprisonment, will engage for his honesty for the future. The master of the
Recovery would take him as a mate, and he is more fit for that than boatswain, as the occasion
of doing ill would be taken away. The charge against him is made by a thief who was his
boy, and probably the sole cause of the mischief. There is 20l. due to him for wages and
victuals, and if he loses that, and is at 20l. charge while in prison, he will pay dearly for his
neglect, and cause others to take warning by his example. |
156 |
|
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Major Neh. Bourne, London. |
Adm. Com. |
Went to Woolwich and Deptford to despatch the ships fitting out there, and sends particulars.
Complains of the great expense of mooring 5 named; it would be better to sell them at a small
sum than be at a constant charge for such ugly beasts. Particulars of ships. |
157 |
|
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Navy Comrs. |
" |
Have endeavoured to observe their order about the remainder of the clothes provided by
Vice-Adm. Goodson, and returned in the ships from the west, and have sent several times to
Gen. Penn to join therein, but he desired time to confer with the Commissioners. Must wait
his pleasure, as Mr. Noel is not disposed to take them. |
158 |
|
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
Will stow the 80 or 100 tons of provisons besides the ships' stores; has ordered the 1,200 bags
of bread intended for the Indian to be distributed between 4 other ships. Is fitting the ships,
but wants seamen. |
159 |
|
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Thos. Smith, Navy Office. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
As the Crescent is broken up, recommends her captain, Thos. Thorowgood, brother of the master
attendant at Portsmouth, for employment; also Thos. White for a purser's place. |
160 |
|
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Capt. Fras. Cranwill, Hare, Downs. |
Navy Comrs
|
Recommends Robt. Rentkins, discharged through not being acquainted with this channel, as a
master's mate. |
161 |
|
" " |
Adm. Com. |
" |
Order to perfect and pass Capt. Tarleton's accounts according to justice and equity |
162 |
|
Nov. 21 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order that as a quantity of materials, tools, and provisions has been prepared by a committee in
London for the officers and soldiers in Jamaica, they consult [Martin] Noel and Capt. Alderne
as to the stowage thereof in the ships designed for Jamaica, and certify how they are distributed. |
163 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order to send an account what stores and provisions have been put on board the Indian, over and
above her usual proportion. |
164 |
|
" " |
Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Will give order respecting the Cardiff, which has been detained by weather, and hasten the fitting
of the frigates in harbour. Knowing the present straits for money, will be as frugal as
possible. If they will direct their treasurer to issue 3,000l., with that, the payment of bills
under 5l., and the agreements he will make with men to stay in course, he may do pretty well;
will not issue more than he is constrained to, and only for goods that he cannot procure without.
Was employed upon a service in riding about the country, and is anxious to return an account,
the time drawing near when the State will be a loser; asks an appointment for him to attend
them thereon. |
165 |
|
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" " |
Robt. Blackborne. |
To like effect. Received his of the 20th, which speaks of the slow actings of the Whitehall
Commissioners in nomination and determination, but makes good the old saying as to great
bodies. Is sorry to hear of the miscarriage of men in public trusts, and would have honest men
stand clear, but those that are so only in show are discovered. Recommends Mr. March as
lieutenant in the Newberry and Robt. Neate for purser. |
166 |
|
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" " |
Navy Comrs
|
Thanks for their ready compliance as to things demanded. Particulars of stores wanted. Agrees
with the master shipwright as to the necessity for erecting a wharf 250 feet long and 7 high,
against which they might lay the masts, now a mile off, expensive to fetch, and not to be had
in bad weather. |
167 |
|
" " |
Rich. White, boatswain of the Gillyflower. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for the boatswain's place in the Bridgewater lately built at Deptford; has served 7 years;
been in all the engagements against the Dutch, and never before sought preferment; with
certificate by Gen. Wm. Penn of his having served under him in the Assurance and Swiftsure. |
168,169 |
|
" 22 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
They are to speak again to Gen. Penn, to appoint a person to join them in surveying the clothes
returned from Jamaica, and if he refuses, to order them to be viewed and laid up in store for
the use of Vice Adm. Goodson, he being accountable for them; also to grant bills of imprest to
the builders of the advice boats, for such amount as they think fit. |
170 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Alderne, Victualling Office. |
— |
Account of extraordinary provisions put on board the Indian. The Marston Moor has received
an additional 5 bushels of oatmeal. |
171 |
|
" " |
— |
— |
Note that Capt. Packe of the Amity took 25 iron and 3 brass guns from Carthagens in May
1655, and delivered two of them to the George and the other to the Andrew. He also
delivered 6 to the Centurion, and the remainder at Woolwich on his arrival in August last. |
172 |
|
" " |
Phineas Pett |
— |
Note of 203 men entered at Chatham on 6 ships named preparing for sea |
173 |
|
Nov. 22 |
Capt. Geo. Kendall |
Navy Comrs
|
Certificate that Rich. White, boatswain of the Gillyflower, passed a good account of his stores, and
had a testimony on which his wages were paid. |
174 |
|
" 23 |
— |
— |
Note that the names of the sureties for the appearance of Robt. More, of Gillingham, are
Edw. Munn, ironmonger, St. Mary-at-Hill, and Thos. Little, ironmonger, St. Dunstan's in
the East, London. |
175 |
|
" 24 |
And. Riccards, Capt. Thos. Alderne, and 3 others, Old Jewry. |
Adm. Com. |
Send account of provisions, tools, &c., provided and ready for shipment to Jamaica, amounting to
5,611l. 7s. 9d., including 242l. 10s. 4d. for 1,000 Bibles at 2s. 4d. and 1,000 at 2s. 6d. each;
desire they will report it to Council, so that the Protector may issue a warrant for payment of
the amount to Martin Noel, who undertook to discharge the whole. |
176 |
|
" " |
Tim. Curtis, Jno. Payler. |
" |
Certify that Jno. Clifton, late clerk of the check of the George, has passed his accounts, and has
saved 5,620 men's victuals for a day. |
177 |
|
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
" |
Will tell the master shipwright their order, and provide for the stowage of the 1,200 bags of bread
and the other 200 tons of provisions; has sent to the victuallers for hogsheads and puncheons.
Encloses a note of seamen entered; asks an order for board wages for them, as they will do little
service without. |
178 |
|
" " |
Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
" |
The Portsmouth and Cardiff are ready to sail. Is hastening the careening of the ships; the
tallowing will cost between 60l. and 100l. a ship; asks whether he is to victual them as fast
as they are finished, and for how long. |
179 |
|
" " |
" " |
Navy Comrs
|
Gave their order relating to pursers to the clerk of the check, but if pursers are not borne, they
will not attend or take any care about petty warrant victuals, for when stewards are absent at
London seeking pursers' places, the sailors get discouraged and leave the ships. Wants 8 or 10
tons of hair, and as it will be some time coming by water, desires 2 or 3 tons may be sent by
land. Encloses a notice for sale of some ships in the harbour, to be posted at the Exchange. |
180 |
|
" 26 |
Adm. Com. |
" |
Order for sheathing and victualling the Winsby at Harwich |
181 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order for the rigging and cleaning of the Amity and Guinea, and victualling them for 8 months |
182 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order to rig, tallow, and victual the Worcester and Speaker at Woolwich, and to hasten the
fitting out of the remainder of the 40 ships designed for the winter guard at Chatham and in
the River, and make provision in each for the stowage of 8 months' victuals. |
183 |
|
" " |
" |
Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to retain 9l. out of the wages of 9 mariners of the Unicorn as compensation to Robt Eridge,
yeoman of the ship, for wounds received by their means; also to pay them 2/3 of their wages for
subsistence, and the remaining ⅓ to Capt. Browne, of the Success, to be handed them when his
ship upon which they have entered is 100 leagues at sea. |
184 |
|
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" |
Major Neh. Bourne and Vice-Adm. Lawson. |
Order to attend the Admiralty Commissioners to-morrow at 3 p.m. |
185 |
|
Nov. 26 |
Hen. Boone, Law. Loe, Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
Navy Comrs
|
Have received the remainder of the medicine chests in possession of Mathew Lyne, surgeon to
Gen. Blake; if 3l. or 4l. is expended in their repair, they may be made serviceable and be
worth 20l. |
186 |
|
" " |
Peter Cooper |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for a commander's place, having served several years as master's mate and become lame
through breaking his leg. With certificate of Capt. Rich. Badiley and 8 others, and of Faithful
Teate, minister, and 5 others of East Greenwich. |
187-189 |
|
" " |
Jo. Davies |
— |
Receipt for a Flemish boat from Capt. Giles Shelly, of the Colchester, in exchange for a long boat |
190 |
|
" " |
Rowland Humphrey, Merlin, Downs. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends list of men entered and discharged. Has been cruising on the coast of Portugal, where he
heard of the General and his fleet. The ship wants victualling and is unfit for service; the
captain is in the way of preferment; supposes their station will be off the North Foreland. |
191 |
|
" " |
Navy Comrs. |
Adm. Com. |
Want a commander appointed to the Nonsuch ketch at Deptford, to expedite her dispatch |
192 |
|
" " |
Robt. Sewell, Chatham. |
Thos. Smith, Navy Comrs
|
Has received the 600 yards of unlisted cotton for waste cloths; wants an order to list them by his
men with new or old canvas. |
193 |
|
" " |
Thos. Scott, Manley Callis. |
Navy Comrs
|
Will survey all the blocks, but the pulley maker would be more competent to deal with his
own work. |
194 |
|
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends further particulars of stores shipped in the Indian for the West Indies, and desires order as
to those to be shipped in the Lion and other ships named. |
195 |
|
" " |
Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
" |
Sends a calculation of the prices of timber and other materials required for the ships in harbour,
and for those to he sent thither to be fitted for the winter guard, total 4,032l. 16s.; desires
order. The Portsmouth and Cardiff will soon sail. |
196,197 |
|
" " |
" " |
Navy Comrs
|
Has been 20 miles to procure a supply of hair, but without success; wants some sent down this
week, or will be at a stand. Asks whether to buy some French canvas offered. Noted that he
is to buy the canvas, although some has been offered at 18l. |
198 |
|
" 27 |
Adm. Com. |
" |
Order to confer with Capt Alderne as to victualling the 40 ships appointed for the expedition |
199 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order to examine the accounts of Wm. Hempson, deputy treasurer to Gen. Blake's fleet, lately
returned from the Straits. |
200 |
|
" " |
Wm. Badiley, Woolwich. |
" |
Their ships lie in great danger by reason of the ice; asks whether to ground them or keep
them afloat. |
201 |
|
" " |
Rich. Browne, Pembroke. |
" |
Supplied the Basing with provisions value 24l. 0s. 3d., and clothes value 12l. 15s. 3d., and paid
off a few seamen's tickets. Has sent up the bills by Thos. Jones, from whom he received
the money, and desires repayment to him of the total, being 132l. 19s. 10d. |
202 |
|
" " |
" " |
Major Robt. Thomson, Navy Comr. |
Begs payment to Thos. Jones of the money disbursed as above; not being acquainted with such
things, hopes he has done nothing contrary to his good liking. Departure of ships. |
203 |
|
Nov. 27 |
Capt. Thos. Ley, Mermaid, Long Reach. |
Navy Comrs
|
Left Deptford without a master and with very few men; could not have kept the pilot without
murdering him, as one of his legs is rotting off. |
204 |
|
" " |
Phineas Pett, Chatham. |
Thos. Turner. |
Sends the number of seamen entered on the Resolution and 6 other ships, that he may perceive
their small appearance. Total 242. |
205 |
|
" " |
Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends a survey by Jno. Davies and Manley Callis of long boats and pinnaces in the mast dock
and yard at Deptford; also an account of those building, with the names of the builders and of
the ships wanting them. |
206,207 |
|
" 28 |
Augustine Aldridge, Lydney, Dean Forest. |
" |
As Mr. Baylie, of Bristol, intends to send a vessel to load the next tide, desires order to fell
and prepare the timber. |
208 |
|
" " |
Jas. Clarke, Boston
|
" |
Has purchased 10 tons of hemp at 33l. a ton, and will ship it in a good ship of 4 guns, leaving
them to appoint a convoy if needed; asks where it is to be sent; will draw a bill upon them for
½ the money according to agreement. Will be glad if they can agree with Edw. Roddin for
the pitch, as it will advance in price. |
209 |
|
" " |
Edw. Hayward, Robt. Sewell. |
" |
Send account of extra stores put on board the Indian at Chatham for 10 ships named in America
and the West Indies; also draft thereof; similar list by Jno. Davies; copy by Turner of an
Admiralty warrant to the victuallers, for shipping provisions mentioned in the Indian and
Marston Moor for the ships in the West Indies; account by Jas. Tarry and Abraham Pearse
of provisions put on board the Indian, as also what has to be and what cannot be taken in;
note of extra provisions put on board her; also list by Thos. Rabenett and Thos. Arkenstall
of extraordinary stores that ought to be shipped in her, and note by Rich. Tyler, that 1,174
yards of Noyal canvas will make 5 sails for her. |
210–217 |
|
" " |
Thos. Scott, Deptford. |
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As the State's house in which he and his family reside is a corner one, and is so cold that they
cannot get warm, either by the fire or in bed, begs 8 or 10 yards of red cotton to hang before
the doors and windows, until better shutting ones can be made. |
218 |
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Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
The Drake galley has come in with an Ostender of one gun and 20 men, having a commission
from the Governor of Ostend. The Portsmouth has gone to her former station, but the captain
wants the instructions as to bearing officers. |
219 |
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Navy Comrs
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Cannot proceed with the works unless he receives a supply of hair. A ship of deals has arrived;
the storekeeper wants 10 or 12 dozen leather buckets. With note in reply that no more goats'
hair is to be had in a reasonable time, and they fear to use the hair of oxen. |
220 |
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Adm. Com. |
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Order that, as much inconvenience has accrued, either by neglect in furnishing the ships refitted
in the river and at Chatham with boatswains' and carpenters' stores, or by the officers wilfully
leaving them behind, the officers of the respective yards see that the boatswains' and carpenters'
stores of all ships refitted be put on board before they sail out of the river, so that there may
be no colour of demand for supplies at the ports. |
221 |
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Nov. 29 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to consider what extra boatswains' and carpenters' stores ought to be put on board the Lion
and 4 others, and give directions therein. |
222 |
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Edw. Hopkins, Navy Comr. |
Adm. Com. |
Is sorry he cannot proceed in the service, having had a troublesome night and been struggling
for breath and life; hopes to be yet spared to be useful in some other way. |
223 |
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Capt. Zach. Browne. |
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Certificate that Jos. Pope and Thos. Allen entered on board the Success this day |
224 |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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As the worst of most things are sent to us from Deptford, and many complaints thereof, has sent
up the mastmaker for needful masts, and 10 or 20 loads of fir timber. |
225 |
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As there are several New England masts arrived at Deptford, if any of them are intended for
Chatham, they ought to be sent at once, as several large ones, and some knees formerly
demanded, are wanted. |
226 |
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Isaac Holmes |
Col. Clarke. |
Sends account of the entries and discharges of the crew of the Hopewell pink, from 1 Nov. 1653
to 11 Jan. 1654-5; if it is compared with Capt. Lambert Cornelius', there will be a great
difference, which he will explain if ordered to attend. Also an account of tickets for the
seamen. Is as deserving of employment as those who have friends, but Major Harding has not
sufficiently interceded for him. |
227-229 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to consider how the several particulars of the accounts of Wm. Bodham, deputy treasurer
to the fleet lately sent to the West Indies, may be brought under a due charge, so that the
State may not be prejudiced. |
230 |
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Order to make out bills of imprest to Thos. Alderne, navy victualler, for 2,000l. a week for
3 months, from 22 Nov. 1655, to enable him to carry on the work. |
231 |
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Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to pay Hugh Hograve his wages for services in the Plymouth, any order for suspending
them notwithstanding. |
232 |
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Robt. Grassingham and Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Repairs of ships |
233 |
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Rich. Hutchinson |
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Receipt for 21l. from Nich. Cox, ship chandler, by order of the Admiralty Commissioners |
234 |
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[Thos. White, Dover.] |
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Account of money disbursed since 10th July 1655 in repairing 59 ships named at Dover. Total
253l. 3s. |
235 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Has taken care to reduce the store rooms in the Lion, Mathias, Convertine, and Bear; could
more readily answer their expectations if he knew the number of men and the quantity and
quality of the 8 months' provisions, but Capt. Alderne estimates the 1,200 bags of bread and
other extraordinaries at 200 tons. Will also take care that neither the boatswains nor
carpenters are clogged with unnecessary stores. Wishes the captain of the Mathias were here
to take care of his charge. Lieutenant Hall is a fit man for the service. |
236 |
