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Vol. 172. |
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Oct. 1 |
Mat. Clarke, surgeon |
Adm. Com. |
Petition stating that he served the State several years, and during the wars, as also in the expedition to Hispaniola, where he was appointed surgeon's assistant by warrant from Gen. Penn,
with an allowance of 50l. a year, and besides 18s. a month for a servant. That upon Penn's
leaving Jamaica, he was left chief surgeon, and his diligence in that employment gained him
good testimony, but it has proved very chargeable; as, besides many losses in his voyage, the
18s. a month was detained, being his due by warrant, and he has had no allowance for the
time he acted as surgeon-in-chief in the room of Mr. Markham, who had 10l. a month, but
only his bare salary of 50l., while his pains and care were in all points equivalent to Mr. Markham's, if not beyond, as his papers will show. With order thereon to the Navy Commissioners,
to allow him 18s. a month for the time he served in the West Indies, and to make out a bill for
the same. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for a bill to Jno. Fowler, for his pay as Judge-Advocate of the fleet, from his last payment
to this date, at 8s. a day, to be made payable to Katherine Fowler. |
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Order for a bill to John Powell, messenger, for 5l. imprested by him by order of the Admiralty
Commissioners to Constant Courtney, minister of the Speaker, to be deducted when Courtney
is paid. |
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Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to allow the wages due to Jno. Dury, late minister of the Basing, notwithstanding he
received no warrant for officiating. |
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Oct. 1 |
Capt. John Baskett, the Wakefield, off the Fishing Ground, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
The Generals have sent the Pembroke and Acadia to his assistance, and he has sent away the
Signet, being of no use, as the least of the fishermen will endure more sea than she. Has had
bad weather, and no fish until this week, and now indifferent weather, and scores of fish. Has
not heard of any of the enemies' men-of-war on the coast. Has but 3 weeks' provisions, but
that will be sufficient for this season, and then he will repair to the Downs. |
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Capt. Zach. Browne |
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Hears that Jno. Ashley, boats wain of the Success, delivered into a wherry at Deptford 2 coils of ropes,
and some cordage, and that Chas. Newton and Mr. Harris, a waiter then on board, and a servant of
Capt. Garrett Tyssen, who came with him from Jamaica, were eye witnesses. Also two other
waiters on board will not prove ignorant if examined. With the examinations of Jno. Ashley,
that he sold the ropes to a waterman unknown, but they were not the ships' stores, he having
bought them himself of a waterman. Also that he lent the cordage to the boatswain of the
Sophia, to haul the Adam and Eve to where the Sophia lay; also examinations of Abr.
Barnaby and Jno. Harris, as to seeing the hawsers and ropes carried away at 10 p.m., while
Ashley, the boatswain, was on board, but he followed them to shore. |
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Capt. Sam. Sharland, the Kinsale, Milford Haven. |
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Had a verbal order from Lord Hen. Cromwell to go from Dublin to Holyhead; meeting with a
high storm in returning, and having only 18 days' victuals, put into Milford, where he found
their order to fetch a cable from Plymouth. As he cannot procure any provisions for a fortnight, and is in great want of ground tackle, will now repair to Plymouth, and then return to
Dublin. The Basing has gone for Cork with Col. Faire. Particulars of ships. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to sell the Plover, Little President, Westergate, and Hector, by the candle, they being too
decayed for service, reserving such of their tackle, guns, carriages, &c., as may be deemed
serviceable by the Ordnance officers; also to give notice that all to whom the State is engaged
for naval debts since 1642 may have liberty to buy the same, towards satisfaction of their
debts; all bills and money received thereupon be paid to the Navy Treasurer. |
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Capt. Wm. Barker, the Lizard, Milford Haven. |
Adm. Com. |
Received Esquire Gookin, his wife and family on board the 11th ult., and saw them well over, as
also 5 vessels, and then returned to his station until the 27th inst., when he came to Milford to
tallow and revictual; expects to return to-day. |
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Capt. Robt. Clarke, Naseby, Downs. |
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Sent Capt. Bunn's orders to him on the 27th by the Phœnix, when he sailed with the Guinea,
and 4 victuallers; conceives he is now clear of the Land's End. The Assistance, that carried
Mr. Meadows over, came into the Downs yesterday. Hears that the Swedish and Danish
fleets have been in fight, but does not know who had the best of it; the Danish ships are well
manned with Hollanders, and the Danes much fear his Highness will send aid to the Swedes to
join with them. |
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Capt. Rich. Country, Gravesend. |
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Will convoy the two pinks laden with provisions for Dunkirk as ordered |
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Oct. 3 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to examine the account of Lieut.-Col. Elton for a shallop and other stores supplied to the
Preston at Hull, and to make out a bill to Ensign Rich. Elton for what is due. |
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Capt. Geo. Pley, Weymouth. |
Major Bourne. |
Has sent 7 bales, or 1,507 yards, of the best sailcloth by the Andrew of Weymouth, and hopes they
will be approved; they are by different makers, and No. 4 bale is 15d. a yard. Has more ready,
but forbears sending it, as the vessel goes without convoy. |
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Capt. Rich. Rooth, the Dartmouth, Spithead. |
Adm. Com. |
Is convoying 4 vessels from Dover, bound to Dieppe and Seine Head, by order of Capt. Robt. Clarke,
Commander-in-chief in the Downs, but has been forced back by contrary winds. Has received
their order from Capt. Thorowgood to transport to Mardike Pitts such soldiers of Col. Hewson's
regiment as shall be put on board by the deputy-governor of Portsmouth. |
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Capt. Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Wm. Miles, the carpenter, of whose abilities he desired them to be satisfied before he came down,
has arrived. He has given account of several considerable pieces of work he has been engaged
upon, is willing to proceed on Mr. Brewer's contract, and has no doubt of perfecting the work
to their satisfaction. The great difficulty of keeping the water out is now over, so that a chain
pump will now cast out as much water in two hours as is made in a day; this had been done
long since, and saved much on Mr. Peirson's account, had he taken advice. If a competent
number of men are now employed, the work will not be long in hand; when finished it will
prove as dry a dock as there is in England. Desires order as to repairing some Flemish ships
in the harbour; wrote Comr. Willoughby thereon, but received no answer. Noted, to trim them
above water, and do so much only as will keep them from decay. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Has signified their pleasure to Mr. Betts, who will take his journey next Monday. The Fagons has
not yet arrived, and the wind changing, has lost the opportunity of sending the hulk to Plymouth.
The water was pent out of the dock or dam last Thursday, so that next week they will be laying
the apron whereon the gates must stand, which is the most difficult part of the work; if there is
fair and dry weather, it will go on apace. What is now doing might have been done at Midsummer, had not the undertaker been too parsimonious; but bought wit is best. Has given
Capt. Rooth their order for transporting the soldiers, and the deputy-governor will send them on
board next Monday. |
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Capt. Rob. Wilkinson, Leith. |
Navy Comrs
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Having urgent occasions for money, and being far from any relations to supply his wants, has had
10l. from John Neale, merchant in Leith, and given him a bill payable to Marie Neale, his wife,
living near the Tower Dock, London; hopes they will make good payment, and place it to his
account. |
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Capt. Robert Wilkinson, Weymouthpink, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Has just arrived, and left the Fame at Newcastle to follow. The Scotch fleet, with 100 sail of
coal ships, passed for London. Has been to the storekeeper for 2 cables, by order of Lord Monk,
and as his provisions will not carry him back to Scotland, went to the victualler at Ipswich, but
he refused to deliver any without order. |
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Oct. 3 |
Adm. Judges, Dunkirk. |
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Certificate that Robt. Barnes, prisoner at Ostend, has been freed in exchange for Mat. Keels,
prisoner at York, and pass for him to sail in the next boat for England. |
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Capt. Robt. Clarke, Naseby, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
The Entrance having arrived this day, delivered their order to Capt. Hayward, her commander.
The Norwich is at Dunkirk, by order of Lord Montague. |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Has put as many men to work on refitting the Satisfaction as can be possibly employed, and she
will soon be ready to receive her provisions. |
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Capt. Robt. Robinson, the Preston, Humber. |
Col. Clarke Adm. Comrs
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Is waiting with his convoys for Hamburg, having been put back by contrary winds. The ships he
was to call for at the Texel are bound over already. Has taken in a month's provisions for 160
men, and supplied the small frigate; as he may yet be detained some days, desires order to
procure a further supply at Harwich. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for bills to Capt. Edw. Allen, cashier to the Victualling Office, for 4,000l. a week for
4 weeks, from 10 October to 2 November, for carrying on the victualling. |
25 |
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Major Wm. Burton Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Will order Capt. Nutton of the Norwich to proceed to Woolwich, to clean and revictual, and on
the arrival of any ship of the northern guard, direct her to convoy the vessels for Scotland;
expects the Sparrow pink shortly. The Vulture will be wanted to convoy vessels to and from
the army in Flanders. |
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Capt. Edm. Curle, Sparrow pink Harwich. |
Col. Kelsey Whitehall. |
Thanks for his appointment to the Sparrow pink; has served the State 9 years, and most of the
time as commander, and had no master allowed, so his charge has been all the greater. Having
had much sickness, is greatly debilitated, and suffers more when lying on the north coast; as
he hears there is a ship building at Chatham, desires a remove into her. |
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Capt. Robt. Duck, Hunter, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying on his station, and convoying vessels up and down the Swinn, and having seen
others to the Yarmouth Roads, will return to his station; but wanting victuals and printed
tickets, will call at Harwich. |
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Capt. Anth. Rively, Vulture, Hope. |
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Waits orders, and having only 11 days' provisions, desires a supply |
29 |
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Capt. Robt. Haytubbe, Plymouth. |
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Received the press warrant, but if all the men he has on his lists appear when he gets into the
Sound, which he intends very shortly, having all his provisions on board, will have no occasion
to use it. The clause mentioned in their letter rose from some words of Major Kelsey when he
received his commission, by which he gathered he had been wronged by injurious reports; will
endeavour to wipe off those wrongs by following their advice in minding his business, and
thereby show that however his head and hand may have erred, yet no man has a heart more
entire to their service. |
30 |
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Com. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Is making all haste with the Marston Moor, Newbury, and Newcastle, and desires their victuals
may be sent. |
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Oct. 5 |
Comr. Peter Pett Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
To similar effect. Desires the ships' officers may be hastened down to assist in their dispatch, as
most of the men from the Resolution and Victory have entered, or promised to enter, themselves
on board, but cannot be invited to work till their money be spent. Has sent to Queenborough
for stopping the Entrance, with strict order to her commander to keep his men on board. |
32 |
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Capt. Rowland Bevans, Harwich. |
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Will sail for the Downs to-morrow, and the Expedition and two others will also be ready to sail
to their station. |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Will take care to receive the cable lent by Sir Rich. Stayner in the Downs to the owners of the
Recovery of Plymouth, or its value. A great Dutch East India ship, bound for the East
Indies, has been arrested by a warrant of the Admiralty Court, at suit of the East India Company
in London, in an action for 20,000l.; wishes they may be able to cope with them abroad. |
34 |
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Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, off Scarborough. |
Adm. Com. |
Is still plying on his station. Sends a certificate of several honest men of Hull, as also one from
himself and his officers, on behalf of his chaplain, Simon Andrews, and desires he may have a
warrant. |
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Capt. Valentine Tatnell, Adventure, Harwich. |
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Has got in the last of his provisions, and if his new sails arrive, will sail to-morrow. Capt. Duck
of the Hunter has departed with the Scotch fleet. |
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Capt. Rich. Country, Hind, Hope. |
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Having seen his convoys into the Downs, and received order from Gen. Montague to proceed to
the Hope, and waits orders. |
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Ordnance Officers |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Hearing there are 5 ships named fitting out at Deptford, 2 at Woolwich, and 4 at Chatham, want
an order for supplying them with Ordnance stores, stating for what place they are designed, so
as to proportion their stores accordingly. |
38 |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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No vessel has arrived to receive the 1,000 pallisadoes cut and at the water side, and having
received no order to seek for one, has sent up the boatswain of the yard for commands. |
39 |
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Capt. Anth. Rively, Vulture. |
Adm. Com. |
Received their order for convoying the laden vessels bound for the Downs, but 2 or 3 having
prolonged their time, was forced to make haste to save the morning tide over the flats. |
40 |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Harwich. |
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There are 2 hoys to go for Mardike, and has spoken to the masters, who will make all haste, but
one of the vessels is aground, and will not be got off before Friday. When they are ready, will
sail the first opportunity. |
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Major N. Bourne, Navy Office. |
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The Vulture has gone with the 200 men's victuals, and some others. The vessels with the pallisadoes, &c., having arrived, asks whether they shall sail without convoy, or wait for other hoys.
Has ordered the 3 Jamaica ships to go for the Downs, but only the White Roach has gone out
of the Hope, there being some demur concerning the rest; she has sufficient dry provisions
for 1,800 men, and the beer will be speedily sent afterwards. The demur is that some of the
bread may be wanted for the frigates in the river, but if they order their sailing to the Downs, it
will be prosecuted. Supposes the pallisadoes provided at Chatham are gone; wrote Mr. Pett to
send them away, but has not heard from him. |
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Oct. 8 |
Capt. Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Delivered their orders to the commanders of the Expedition and Convert, who will sail to-morrow
if weather permits. If the wind be westward, so that the vessels laden with provisions at Ipswich
can come down, they will then all be gone to their appointed stations. |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
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Is sorry they think the 5th-rate frigate is ready to entertain her officers, as there has not been a
man employed upon her for 9 or 10 weeks, all that could be spared having been working early
and late in making pallisadoes, most of which have been shipped away. If they wish her
dispatched, and will give way to the keeping of supernumerary shipwrights, she may be built and
launched by January or February. |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Repairs of ships. Is employing all the sawyers and shipwrights that can be spared in making
pallisadoes, and hopes to have the number ordered by Monday night. |
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The hoy with 1,000 pallisadoes has gone down to the Hope with Mr. Medford, boatswain of the
yard, to hasten them away. Desires they will pay Robt. Elery, house-carpenter, his bill of 24l.
for assisting in putting up posts in Ham Creek for fastening ships. |
46 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to pay the wages due to Jno. Randall, late gunner of the Maidstone, to 3 October |
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Capt. Rich. Hodges, Basing, Milford Haven. |
Adm. Com. |
Hearing from Col. Farr that he and Squire Gookin had a joint order for transportation to
Youghall, with their wives and families, consented to carry them over; but Col. Farr's wife
being taken sick at Gloucester, he was forced to stay behind, so took Squire Gookin over, with
his wife and servants, and then plied about the Land's End until, wanting water, he put into
Milford. Wants printed tickets, having several sick men on shore; as there is no provision for
them, must give tickets for some of their pay to those who entertain them. Also wants flags and
hammocks, which may be sent by the Kinsale from Plymouth, if they will send an order to
Capt. Hatsell. |
48 |
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Capt. Wm. Ledgant, Elias, Harwich. |
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Has come in by order of Gen. Montague, to clean and take in 3 months' victuals, and will make
all speed to return to the Downs. |
49 |
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Capt. Jas. Strutt, Half Moon, Harwich. |
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Has come in to clean and revictual for 3 months, and will use all endeavours to get a speedy
dispatch. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for a bill of 1,000l. to Rob. Turpin, for sick and wounded seamen |
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Order to examine 7 bills of exchange and letters of advice named, taken up by Lieut.-Gen.
Brayne, and to make out bills for payment of the money due. |
52 |
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Ro. Aldworth, Bristol. |
Adm. Com. |
The master and boatswain of the Worcester fell out through a misapprehension as to each other's
duties before coming out of dock; but having expressed their sorrow, and promised to be careful
for the future, the captain is satisfied, and hopes there will be no further cause of complaint.
Will now and then enquire concerning them, and give an account. |
53 |
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Oct. 10 |
Capt. Anth. Archer, Forester, King's Road. |
Navy Comrs
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Desires that Geo. Storey, who was his surgeon for 3 years, was approved by the master and
wardens of Surgeons Hall for the Forester, has been on board 4 months, and his chest sent
down, may be appointed surgeon, and that the bills made out to him, but since delivered to
another, may be recalled. |
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Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
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Sends a demand for canvas and other stores required for refitting the Elias and Half Moon |
55 |
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Capt. Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
The Elias and Half Moon have come in from the Downs to refit and victual, by order of Gen.
Montague; will give them all dispatch. |
56 |
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Capt. Thos. Eliott, Fagons, Cowes Road. |
Navy Comrs
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Conveyed several vessels to St. Malo by order of the deputy-governor of Jersey. on his return
was to call for See. Thurloe's son, but was prevented by bad weather. Is convoying the bulk
for Plymouth. |
57 |
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Samuel Hodgson |
Adm. Com. |
Petition to be continued cook in the Marmaduke, having served in her during her voyage to
Jamaica and back, a period of 26 months. With certificate of Capt. Wm. Godfrey, commander. |
58, 59 |
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Gen. E. Montague, the London, Downs. |
Capt. Mich. Nutton. |
Order to sail to Woolwich with some mortar pieces, shells, and other utensils of war, and to give
the Admiralty Commissioners notice of his arrival there. |
60 |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Only one hoy of beer has arrived for the frigates, and no other provisions for the Newbury or
Marston Moor. As they have all their stores on board and guns mounted, asks if they shall sail
to the Hope or wait for their victuals. |
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Navy Comrs
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To similar effect. Has sent 2,000 pallisadoes in 2 hoys to the Nore, to meet a convoy for
Mardike Pitts, and the other 1,500 are mostly shipped. |
62 |
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Capt. Geo. Pley, Weymouth. |
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Sends the invoice for 7 bales of sailcloth shipped in the Andrew of Weymouth for the stores at
Deptford. Has nearly the same quantity ready, but has no convoy. Desires they will examine
it and inform him whether, if approved, he is to continue to supply it, as the makers promise, if
the employment is permanent, they will only make the best sort, quit all their other customers
by degrees, and depend wholly upon the Commissioners. If the goodness of the commodity
will allow of an advance of ½ d. or 1d. a yard, could get it clean out of the hands of those of
Bristol, when their contract for the year has expired. Will draw upon them for his disbursements. Has supplied the Nonsuch with 9 tuns of beer. Can send to Portsmouth any quantity
of beef, pork, and peas, on as good terms as the times govern. |
63 |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Arrival and departure of ships. Last Thursday they began to lay the apron of the dock whereon
the gates must stand; it is the most difficult piece of all the dock. If it continues dry weather,
hopes it will now go on apace. |
64 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for a bill to Jno. Powell for 51l. 15s. 1d., and to Hen. Webley for 5l. 17s., disbursed by
them for the navy. |
65 |
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Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to pay the wages due to the officers and company of the Mayflower in the Thames |
66 |
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Oct. 12 |
Capt. Jno. Baskett, the Wakefield, Fishing Ground, North Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
As there has been a great difference between the English and Dutch fishermen, through the latter
falling in amongst the former, cutting their nets, and overbearing them, being the larger
vessels, has commanded them out of the fishing grounds, and not to come within half channel,
according to the Articles of Agreement. Although he has turned them off in the daytime, they
run in the same night, and fish where they find our men catch store of fish. Does not know
what to do with them, his orders not extending to using violence, and desires directions. |
67 |
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Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
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Arrival and departure of ships. Wants a convoy for the Scotch fleet. Has delivered 7,250 lbs.
of bread to the Great President and Portland, by order of Gen. Montague, and asks to whose
account it is to be charged. There has been a great dearth in the fishing, but as great a quantity
has been brought in the last 7 or 8 days as ever was seen. |
68 |
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Dan. Furzer, Lidney. |
Navy Comrs
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Asked before whether to provide a load of timber at Shearehampton Wharf or Lidney Pill, and as
progress has been made therein, and 3s. a ton will be saved if the State's trow carries it down,
desires orders to suspend sending any ship for timber at present; the trow has been employed
in ballasting the frigate and carrying her guns and carriages on board. If a load of timber is
provided at the wharf, without any expense or trouble to provide vessels to bring it down, from
6s. to 8s. a ton might be abated from the freight. |
69 |
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Jno. Greene, Deptford. |
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Account of ships at Deptford, number of men on each, and the time they have been on rigging
wages. |
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has been staying at Exeter on public business. Particulars of ships |
71 |
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Capt. Robt. Plumleigh, Reserve, Plymouth Sound. |
Adm. Com. |
Convoyed several ships from Plymouth bound for New England and Newfoundland, and when off
Scilly, left Capt. Butler with those for New England, and proceeded with the others to Newfoundland. Found the English fishery there all safe, but there had been a great want of provisions
in the land, and the fleet was in great distress for bread. Spared 3,000 lbs. to such as had most
need. Has returned with 47 sail, and the masters return thanks for the convoy. The best
fishing voyage made this year will be a losing account, both to adventurers and seamen, the price
of fish this year being only between 16 and 17 ryals per quintal, which is a very low rate,
and besides only a small quantity is taken. |
72 |
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Capt. Hen. Powell, the Portland, Harwich. |
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Has come in for 3 months provisions, by order of the General in the Downs. In heaving up his
anchor, it brought up another of 29 cwt., which had lain so many years in the sea that one end
of it is worn away; as it is of no use, asks leave to dispose of it for his own benefit. |
73 |
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Capt. Sam. Sharland, the Kinsale, Plymouth
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Has received their order for a cable, but wants 2, and other stores, which Capt. Hatsell seems
unwilling to supply. Some carpenters' work is needed to make his ship serviceable for the
winter. |
74 |
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Martin Simon, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Is glad to hear his business is so near a period, but not having sufficient strength to attend them
as desired, hopes they will defer it. |
75 |
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Oct. 12 |
Jno. White, Bristol
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Adm. Com. |
Thanks for appointing him boatswain of the Forester, but though he has completed the rigging
and made her fit for sea without any assistance, now finds that he has been so much abused that
they have sent another to reap the harvest of his labours. Hopes they will reconsider his case,
as it not only tends to the loss of his employment, but to his utter ruin and disgrace; has in
this, as in all other undertakings for the State's service, acquitted himself as a faithful servant. |
76 |
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Capt. Jno. Woolters, Nonsuch, Spithead. |
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Convoyed 16 sail from St. Malo, bound for England, in company with the Fagons, and has seen
them to their several ports. Having been off the ground 19 weeks, and having only 4 days'
provisions left, desires order where to clean and revictual. |
77 |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for a bill to Jno. Upton for 1,200l. on account of provisions to be brought by him for the
navy. |
78 |
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" |
" |
Order for a bill to Capt. Jno. Taylor, master shipwright at Chatham, for pay after the rate of
200l. a year, from 30 June 1656 to 30 June 1657, for his extra care and pains during that
period, the salary he has received within that time, on the ordinary or otherwise, being
deducted. |
79 |
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" |
" |
Order for cleaning and refitting the Norwich at Woolwich, and victualling her for 2 months. |
80 |
|
" " |
" |
Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to pay the wages due to the officers and company of the Roe ketch at Deptford, reserving
3 months' in hand as accustomed; also to give order for cleaning and refitting the ketch, and
victualling her for 10 weeks. |
81 |
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" " |
" |
" |
Order to pay the wages due to the officers and company of the Mermaid, after she has been cleaned
and revictualled for 3 months, and arrives in the Hope, reserving 3 months in hand. |
82 |
|
" " |
Capt. Ben. Blake, Dunbar, Chatham River. |
Adm. Com. |
Has come in from the Downs by order of Gen. Montague; sent his sea books to Comr. Pett, and
hopes to be at his moorings to-morrow. |
83 |
|
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Capt. Robt. Clarke, Naseby, Queenborough. |
" |
Has just arrived with the Dunbar from the Downs, and hopes to get up the river to-morrow, when
he will wait upon them. |
84 |
|
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Jas. Crooke |
" |
Petitions for a cook's place in any ship or frigate, having served the State 7 years; was cook in
the Fox fire-ship when she was burnt in Malaga Mould. With note by Sam. Hyland to
Col. Clerke, for his influence on petitioner's behalf. |
85–87 |
|
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Ensign Rich. Elton |
" |
Desires they will direct the treasurer to pay him the money due to his father for cleaning and
tallowing several ships named; has several bills charged upon him by his father, which have
to be paid out of the money, and were payable last Saturday, but the merchants agreed to stay
until today, being unwilling to discredit his father by returning them. |
88 |
|
Oct. 13 |
D. Gauden, Ipswich
|
Col. Jno. Clerke. |
Sends Gen. Montague's warrant to Capt. Jas. Strutt, commander of the Half Moon, to sail to
Harwich, and apply to Commissioner Neh. Bourne for 3 months' provisions, and then return
to the Downs. Has laden in the Mayflower of Ipswich, and the William of Dover, 100 men's
victuals for 6 months for the fleet in the Splinter, off Flanders, which will be in Harwich water
this evening, and has requested Capt. Edw. Thomson, of the Expedition, to give them convoy;
the other 100 men's victuals for 6 months shall be sent away as soon as any fit vessels present
for carrying them. Will also put on board the provisions required by the Portland, Elias, and
Half Moon, as soon as they are ready to receive them, although no order has been sent to the
victualler, which he desires, but on account of these issues, cannot supply the port of Dover
with beef and pork so soon as occasion may call for it, and therefore desires they will supply it
from London, and he will return it in 14 days, without charge to the State, and afterwards
supply that port with some from Ipswich, which he hopes will be time enough to comply with
his unpleasing and unprofitable contract. |
89, 90 |
|
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Capt. Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
The Half Moon, Elias, and Portland have come in to be refitted; will give them all dispatch |
91 |
|
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Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
" |
The Fagons has arrived with the hulk; has given order for delivery of the powder and shot to the
gunner of the Hector. Capt. Elliot complains of leakage in his frigate, but as he has 9 or 10
days' victuals, has ordered him to ply on the coast until it is expended, and then to come in
Particulars of ships. |
92 |
|
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Capt. Phil. Holland, Assurance, Hamburg. |
" |
Has safely arrived with his convoys |
93 |
|
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Capt. Thos. Lardge, Lark, Spithead. |
Navy Comrs
|
Having heard of the miscarriage of his letters and sea books, sends two more books; hopes
they will not impute it to his neglect. |
94 |
|
" " |
" " |
Adm. Com. |
Being forced into Plymouth by weather, was ordered by Commissioner Hatsell to take a month's
provisions, cruise between the Deadman and the Start, and wait for the Welcome; but hearing
she had passed up Channel with other ships, returned to his station, and has now come for
water, and to send some sea books to the Navy Commissioners, the others having miscarried.
Had many of his men seized with sickness, and it not being convenient to bring them to
Portsmouth, has set them on shore at Weymouth, but as there is no provision for such as
desire the State's allowance, asks what to do in this as in like cases; has formerly given
them their discharges, as unfit for service. |
95 |
|
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Capt. Thos. Morris, Plymouth. |
" |
Has been cruising in the Channel until 15 days' since, when he came in and received 14 days'
victuals, by order of Capt. Hatsell, and then took charge of 10 sail of merchantmen bound
for Rochelle, and 5 for Ireland; having seen them on their way, has returned to refit and
victual. |
96 |
|
Oct. 13 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends a note of the arrival of the Naseby in the river; both she and the Dunbar will be at their
moorings to-morrow. |
97 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, Scarborough. |
" |
While plying on his station with the Pearl, spoke 2 Holland men-of-war, going for Bridlington
Bay to water, who reported there were 12 more about the Dogger Sand, waiting for their
East Indian and Straits fleets. |
98 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Weymouth pink, Newcastle. |
" |
Having been ordered by Gen. Monk to take charge of all vessels bound southward for London,
or any other place, and see them to Orfordness, and wanting 2 new cables, and there being
none in the stores at Scotland, was directed to Harwich for them, and then to sail to Scotland;
but meeting with contrary winds and foul weather, has been forced with his fleet into Newcastle
Harbour; will take the first opportunity for gaining Yarmouth Roads. |
99 |
|
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Jasper Grant, Bristol. |
" |
Thanks for appointing him master of the Forester; but as they have since dismissed him, and sent
another to take charge, feels bound to state that he has now attended upon her 6 months,
and has been at very great charge to complete the ship, having had to make many journeys
to and from Bristol and the Forest. Mr. Shewell can certify this, as also that he has not
abused his trust, but having, in the absence of the boatswain, carried up many things at his
own expense for launching her, a difference arose thereon between himself and the boatswain,
for which they have both been dismissed. Capt. Archer will acknowledge there has been
no quarrelling between them since they went on board at King's Road, nor would have been
if they had been kept in the service, both being sensible of the evil of what passed while
at Lidney. Would come to Whitehall as ordered, but his long attendance, expense,
and loss of time, has driven him to such straits that he has not wherewith to bring him to
London, or to subsist at Bristol, unless they relieve by giving him some allowance for the
time he served, and for his journey, when he will attend and render an account. |
100 |
|
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Capt. Edw. Grove, Roe ketch, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
|
His sea victuals were expended the 1st inst., when he received 15l. of the Mayor of Lynn,
which, according to the State's allowance, ended the 13th; as his men are yet unpaid, and
without provisions, desires they will order the clerk of the check to victual them by petty
warrant. |
101 |
|
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
" |
The Swiftsure had a narrow escape of being burnt yesterday, through the carelessness of the
caulkers in breeming her down under water, the fire got too high on the jink side, but having
a store of help, some water in buckets in the ship, and the engine on shore, they mastered
the fire without more damage than blacking her side; the mercy was greater in regard all the
ports were open, and store of shavings on the middle deck, where the joiners were at work,
though they are mostly cleared out daily for fear of such accidents. Will cause more care to
be taken for the future. |
102 |
|
Oct. 14 |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
The Naseby and Dunbar having come to their moorings, asks how their men are to be disposed
of, as they will finish what they have to do to-morrow. There is 2,000l. that was left at
Chatham by the paymaster, which will make a good beginning. |
103 |
|
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" " |
Adm. Com. |
To similar effect. Particulars of victualling of ships |
104 |
|
" " |
Capt. Anth. Rively, Vulture, Harwich. |
" |
Has safely arrived from Mardike Pitts, and expects to haul on shore to-day, but the tides are
small, through the easterly winds; the Half Moon is on shore, and will hardly float this tide;
will make all haste, and desires order as to his station. |
105 |
|
" " |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
" |
The Nonsuch having arrived at Spithead, desires order as to her repairs, also a convoy for 5 small
vessels with drapery and linen from St. Malo, bound for London. |
106 |
|
" 15 |
Majors Robt. Thomson, and N. Bourne, Victualling Office. |
Navy Comrs
|
Several pursers are now attending to pass their accounts, particularly those returned from the
coast of Spain, and produce certificates for victualling prisoners at whole allowance, and some
of them for having carried supernumeraries above the establishment. To the first, order was
formerly given to permit but half allowance, from which they will not recede without further
order; have no rule to lead them with regard to the latter, and as their clamour is great, must
refer them to the Navy Commissioners, or have instructions how to answer their demands;
some of the commanders at Jamaica gave orders to their pursers to issue extra provisions to
encourage men to do service on ships, and in the forts on shore. With notes of the reply that
they are to make allowance where there is an order from the generals or commanders-in-chief
at sea or on shore. |
107 |
|
" " |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order to pay the wages due to the officers and company of the Naseby and Dunbar at Chatham,
and supply the frigates fitting out there with a sufficient number of men out of the companies
of each. |
108 |
|
" " |
" |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for a bill to Geo. Alkington for 565l. for a jewel provided for Gen. Blake, as also for 10l.
for his care and pains in buying diamonds for the jewel. |
109 |
|
" " |
Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
" |
Asks whether to send a demand to London for tallow and cables for the stores, or purchase some
at Harwich. Was constrained to take up a great quantity of canvas to complete the sails for
the last ships, and had to promise ready money are he could procure it. |
110 |
|
" " |
Geo. Kynnycott, Mayor, and 6 others, Dartmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Thanks for giving their fishing ships a convoy from Newfoundland, whereby many hundreds are
now comfortably supplied, and delighted with each other's society. |
111 |
|
" " |
Jno. Pearce, Lily, Dunkirk. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends a petition of John Smith, and asks if the order endorsed on it to enter him as cook in the
Lily, in place of Hen. Goldsmith, is theirs, or whether it was not intended he should be restored
to the Swallow, from which he is deprived by Capt. Pettock, as mentioned in his petition. Has
entered him on board, but not as cook, until further order. |
112 |
|
Oct. 15 |
Chas. Rich |
Major-Gen. Kelsey, and Col. Clarke. |
Thanks for giving employment to Jasper Cooper, shipwright, at Woolwich; there is a frigate
to be built at Deptford, where Cooper and his family reside; desires order to the master
builder to employ him there, as he is worthy of being carpenter in any ship. |
113 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, Scarborough. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires order to revictual; has 2 months' remaining, but the beef has proved defective, and
stinks. |
114 |
|
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Sir Rich. Stayner, the Essex, Downs. |
" |
Sends a letter from the Ordnance Officers to Gen. Montague, giving particulars of stores shipped
in the Transitory of London, and promising that others will follow. Appointed the Convert
to convoy the hoy to Mardike, where the Adventure and Expedition have also gone with 6 sail.
The Cornelian arrived last night from Calais with the Lord Ambassador; has sent her back
with a convoy, and then for Dunkirk. Arrival and departure of other ships. A seaman, in
attempting to run away with the Adventure's boat, was wounded by the corporal. The JudgeAdvocate has taken examinations thereon, and it is believed the corporal only did his duty.
There is a great want of stores for the ships in the Downs, and men are on short allowance
until victuals arrive, but the commanders are using all means to clean their ships. |
115–118 |
|
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Manley Callis, Deptford. |
" |
Particulars of a survey made of the defects in the Mermaid; she may be made fit for sea in
3 weeks without docking. |
119 |
|
" " |
Capt. Rich. Country, Hind ketch, Hope. |
" |
Convoyed several vessels bound for the Downs; transported Lieut.-Col. White and several others
to Mardike Fort, and then returned to the Downs with letters for the general, which he
delivered to Sir Rich. Stayner. Has only 13 days' provisions left. |
120 |
|
" " |
Capt. N. Heaton, Plymouth. |
" |
Sends a journal of his proceedings from the time he left Plymouth, Sept. 12 last, to his return
this day. Traversed 807 leagues in and about the Soundings, and spoke a Hollander, who
eported that he had been several days with the English fleet before Cadiz, and they would
not suffer him to go in there, as he was laden with rice; that he parted with the fleet near
Lague, going to Lisbon; that they chased 8 sail standing towards Cadiz, and had taken a
Hollander from the Canaries, laden with hides, and 200 Spaniards, who were passengers. Has
come in for water and ballast, and when finished, will return to his station. |
121, 122 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Robinson, the Preston, Humber. |
" |
Sailed with his convoys for Hamburg on the 6th inst., and was forced for safety to ride at the
harbour's mouth until the 10th; has now come in to water, and has only 7 days' provisions. |
123 |
|
" " |
Sir Rich. Stayner, the Essex, Downs. |
" |
A messenger having arrived last night from his Highness, bound for Mardike, and the Convert
being yet in sight, sent him over in her; the Amity has gone with the passengers for Flushing.
Capt. Greenley's ketch and other ships have arrived from Mardike, and brought the packet
enclosed for Lord Montague. There are 10 sail in the Downs, waiting for a convoy to Bordeaux;
there are also several of the State's ships whose provisions are nearly expended, and who are
not on the list to be supplied from the vessels coming with the victuals. Supposes the pursers
who are to take in provisions will want other necessaries; will call the commanders together,
and cause them to see that their ships are provided as well as they can. |
124 |
|
Oct. 16 |
Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Downs. |
Adm. Com. |
Sailed from Harwich with 2 hoys laden with provisions from Ipswich, and being forced into the
Downs, and understanding the General was at London, went on board the Rear-Admiral,
who ordered him to stay, and sent Capt. Sparling, of the Assistance, with the hoys for
Mardike. |
125 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Vessey, Constant Warwick, Plymouth Sound. |
" |
Has repaired, cleaned, and victualled for 2 months, and is ordered by Comr. Hatsell to lie to and
again in the mouth of the Channel. |
126 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Wright, Fame, Yarmouth Roads. |
Navy Comrs
|
Will not issue any more written tickets, but only received 30 printed, 15 of which were given to
men discharged into the Portsmouth, and the rest, with 33 written, of which he kept copies,
have since been issued; has had occasion for more for some sick men, but will wait until
supplied with printed ones. Is now going over to the Maas with several vessels laden with
cloth and lead; hears there are many others there waiting to come for England. |
127 |
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Vol. 173. |
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Adm. Com. |
" |
Order to confer with Capt. Lambert, lately returned from the West Indies, and to give order for
putting on board such ships as are bound for those parts 20 chaldron of coals, and a supply of
cables and rod iron for making nails. |
1 |
|
" " |
Capt. Peter Foote |
Adm. Com. |
Desires order as to the disposal of the prisoners on board the Mermaid, and also concerning the
ships' company. |
2 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
" |
Has tallowed the Elias and 3 others, who will be ready to return to their station next week |
3 |
|
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Desires they will grant the request of Martin Symon, purser of the Bear, as he is a very honest
man, of mean estate, and has lately had a fit of sickness. |
4 |
|
" " |
Capt. Wm. Pickering, Pearl, Scarborough. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been cruising on his station with the Pearl; desires orders may be sent to Scarborough for
him to revictual, clean, and be supplied with necessaries. Met 2 Holland men-of-war, who
reported that De Witt, with 12 of their men-of-war, were waiting off the Dogger, for their East
India and Straits' fleet. |
5 |
|
" " |
Sir Rich. Stayner, the Essex, Downs. |
" |
Capt. Valentine Tatnell of the Adventure has brought in the Peter of Ostend, a man-of-war of
7 guns and 40 men and boys; sends the examination of Jan Morette, her commander. There
was another frigate in her company which escaped, and the Assistance has gone to look after
her. Wishes he had 3 or 4 frigates to cruise about, does not doubt but they would bring in
some of the enemy. The hoy with 70 tuns of beer has arrived, and gone back to London
with the empty casks. The messengers with the letters from his Highness have gone for
Mardike. Is in great straits for want of the provisions detained by the wind. Particulars
of ships. |
6, 7 |
|
Oct. 17 |
Capt. Geo. Pley, Weymouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends invoice for an extra bale of sailcloth, shipped in the Andrew of Weymouth, for Deptford;
wonders they should raise the question who is to bear the risk of sending it, having advised
them of the agreement he made with the makers, to give them 18d. a yard on the place; therefore it cannot be expected that they will bear the risk. For such poor countrymen to adventure
their goods at sea is out of their element; many of them are not worth a bale of cloth; is
constrained to advance them 20l. a piece to help them with materials, and they can bear no
adventure, as they have only the same price formerly paid to them by the merchants. With
regard to himself, only acts by their commission, and therefore hopes they do not expect that
he should bear the risk and charges, which his commission will not allow; but to save further
charge, will in future send the cloth to Portsmouth by the State's ships, whence if not used up
there, it can be taken by other of the State's ships to Deptford, at no charge or risk. Has
6 bales more ready, and as the men have given up making the ordinary sort, hopes to have a
quantity of the best sort brought in weekly. |
8 |
|
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Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
Maj. Neh. Bourne. |
Account of the works executed in making the new dock; desires that an experienced man
may be sent down to advise therein, until the principal part is completed, and that Thos.
Hatch, who has been long in the service, and for some time his foreman, may succeed
Mr. Hawkins, the boat maker, who died on Wednesday. |
9 |
|
" " |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Is in hand with the Nonsuch. The captain of the Lark requires an order for refitting and
victualling; there are 12 sail laden with linen, drapery, and other commodities from St. Malo
and the West, who desire a convoy to the Downs. |
10 |
|
" 18 |
Lieut.-Col. Elton, Hull. |
" |
Thanks for paying his bills to his son. There being 8 ships ready to sail for London, has
solicited Capt. Robinson to give them convoy as far as Yarmouth. |
11 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Robinson, the Preston, Humber. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Having put in through the easterly winds, has been desired by the Governor to give convoy to
8 ships laden with lead, &c., for London; hopes he will not offend by complying with his
request without the Commissioners' order. |
12 |
|
" 19 |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Understands they will ask Lord Montague how he is to place the bread and beer to the account
of the Portland and Great President. Thinks Capt. Baskett has gone for the Downs, but will
follow their order if he returns. There has been a great storm since Saturday, and the Fame
was forced away, and fired 2 guns; believes she has gone for the Humber, as it is said she ran
foul of a wreck in the Roads. Sent 3 vessels with provisions to Mardike, but there is no order
for delivering the goods, nor any one to receive and pay for them, and they are now lying in a
wild road, at the hazard of both vessels and goods, contrary to his Highness's and the Council's
order. Gen. Montague wrote him that Gen. Turenne had promised to pay ready money for
them; beseeches help. |
13 |
|
" " |
Jno. Greene, Deptford. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Accounts of ships at Deptford preparing for sea, the time they have been in rigging wages, and
the number of men mustered on each. |
14 |
|
Oct. 19 |
Mark Harrison |
Mr. Borough. |
Hopes he will find the ticket he delivered to him at the Treasury Office, and save those interested
therein,—of which his, Borough's, sister was one,—any further trouble. |
15 |
|
" " |
Capt. Geo. Pley, Weymouth. |
[Adm. Com.] |
The ship with the sail cloth put back yesterday through contrary winds. Having disbursed 170l.,
has given a bill on them for 100l., and desires payment; also orders whether to send the cloth
to Portsmouth or Deptford for the future. Noted, to be sent to Portsmouth unless a convoy
presents. |
16 |
|
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Received their packets for Lieut.-Gen. Brayne, and Capt. Haytubbe, and will send 6 reams of
paper to the former. Particulars of ships. |
17 |
|
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
Mr. Mundy, the purveyor, has bills already passed for timber and plank delivered into the stores
value 300l., and has supplied 400l. worth since, for the whole of which he has only received
one imprest bill for 500l.; has granted him another for 500l. towards the payment of several
bargains bought by him, as without this he could not give a further supply. |
18 |
|
" " |
Sir Rich. Stayner, the Essex, Downs. |
[Adm. Com.] |
There has been no ammunition from Flanders since Lord Montague went from the Downs, nor any
victuals from London or Harwich, save 9 weeks, in the Expedition and Convert, and 93 tuns
of beer from London, which has been disposed of amongst the fleet; as several ships have only
flesh for a few days, they will be in great straits if the easterly wind continues, and the convoys
for Mardike, one of which carries 30 horses and 8 carts, cannot sail. Desires directions as to
giving convoy to 10 sail bound for Bordeaux, and as to the disposal of the French prize and
her prisoners. Her captain says there are 6 Biscay frigates lying off the North Cape, carrying
from 24 to 28 guns, and 4 more coming for Flanders. The Convert has brought over
2 Frenchmen from Calais, bound to London on business to his Highness. Particulars
of ships. |
19 |
|
" 20 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for building 2 shallops for the use of Vice-Adm. Goodson before Mardike, unless there
are any in the State's yards that will carry 2 guns each in their head, and row well with oars. |
20 |
|
" " |
Thos. Warren, Philip Jegon. |
[Navy Comrs] |
There is 2,500l. due to them for brandy, and 400l. for Madeira wine, and their occasions for
money are very great, besides being engaged to pay 1,150l. for freight of the brandy; beg
particular directions for payment, otherwise are advised by Capt. Allen it cannot be paid, being
part of the old debt. |
21 |
|
" " |
Nicholaus Demendos, Portuguese. |
The Protector. |
Petition for payment of the wages due to him as cook's mate in the Selby, which he
joined in the West Indies, and served in under Capt. Saml. Higginson for 16 months.
With reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. Also certificate of Capt. Higginson
and 2 others. |
22, 23 |
|
" " |
Comr. Peter Pett. Chatham. |
Lord Montague. |
As 20 midshipmen were appointed to the Naseby on her last voyage, but only 8 allowed on the
last establishment of officers, desires order to the Navy Commissioners to give an allowance by
bill to the other 12, that they may receive their pay. With the order, 22 Oct. |
24, 25 |
|
Oct. 21 |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
[Navy Comrs.] |
Will give certificates to the rulers of the watermen for all men entered and pressed, when they
produce their accounts; has discharged 71 supernumeraries entered at Woolwich; had many
words with the officers for entertaining men at Gravesend, and discharging others, which they
will still do. There is only the Speaker and the Hind ketch in the Hope, and men have been
on board 7 or 8 days in hopes of being entered, which he has refused to do; had much trouble
to reduce them to their complement. |
26 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jno. Grove, the Pembroke, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
Has been plying off Yarmouth to secure the fishery, and his victuals being expended, made for
the Downs, but meeting with a storm, was forced to anchor, and had to cut his mainmast by
the board to save the ship and lives; will resail for the Downs. |
27 |
|
" " |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
The Fame nearly came on shore in the storm last Monday, but has since gone for the Humber;
the Pembroke was forced to cut down her mainmast, and has now gone for Harwich. The
mainyard and sails being at Caistor, was forced to send a warrant before he could get them
from the agents of the lord of the manor; the mainmast and maintopsail yard having come on
shore at Caistor, either he or his son will go after them, and return them to the frigate, as also
the foremast of the Laurel, which is still at Lowestoft, and put it on board the Pembroke. |
28 |
|
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" " |
Adm. Com. |
To similar effect. Particulars of ships |
29 |
|
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Capt. Thos. Lardge, Lark, Portland Road. |
" |
Will proceed to St. Malo as ordered; hearing that Capt. Cary, commander of a Dunkirk frigate
of 11 guns, is lying about Alderney with 2 other small frigates, has thought it necessary,—his
own ship being very foul—to buy as much tallow at Guernsey, where he will touch with some
vessels of Jersey, as will clean her; will then return to his station with speed. |
30 |
|
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Thos. Lewis |
Thos. Turner, Navy Office. |
Desires he will favour Mr. Hinton, late surgeon of the Mayflower, by giving him all dispatch
about his medicine chest. |
31 |
|
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Capt. Edw. Nixon, Red Horse pink, Dover Roads. |
Adm. Com. |
His pink is very leaky and defective by service in the West Indies, and he has but 3 weeks'
provisions. Is ready and willing to serve as well in winter as summer, if he had a ship able
to keep at sea; but if another leak should appear, he will not be able to keep the pink up. Is
bound to St. Vallery by order of the Governor of Calais, to convoy some vessels from thence
with provisions for the French army. |
32 |
|
" 22 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for a bill to Luke Slyfield, deputy-marshal of the fleet in the Downs, for his pay at 2s. a
day from 11 July to 8 Oct. 1657. |
33 |
|
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" |
Victualling Comrs
|
Order for supplying the Roe ketch, refitting at Deptford, with 3 months' victuals |
34 |
|
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Gen. E. Montague |
— |
Certificate that Thos. Copping came as a volunteer from London to Portsmouth, was entered on
board the Naseby as sailmaker 24 May, and served until the 17th Oct. 1657, and that he has
seen the certificate of Thomas Clements, the boatswain, to that effect. |
35 |
|
Oct. 22 |
Edm. Poortmans, Tower Hill. |
Navy Comrs
|
Recommends the wife of Thos. Bevan, who, with her 2 children, has come up to London to
enquire after her husband, who left her 2 years since, and entered one of the State's ships going
for Jamaica. Having looked over his books without success, desires they will cause those of
the ships lately come from Jamaica to be searched, and if his name cannot be found, consider
her necessities, and enable her to return home. |
36 |
|
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Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, Leith Road. |
Adm. Com. |
Has come in to repair, having received much damage in a storm, and his ship proving very leaky.
Wants a cable and a suit of sails. |
37 |
|
" " |
Prize Officers, Coleman St. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Understanding that Capt. Tatnell of the Adventure has brought a prize into the Downs, called
the St. Peter of Ostend, laden with fish and oil, and that their sub-commissioners are denied
the custody of her by Sir Richard Stayner, until he receives a reply to his letter to the
Admiralty Commissioners about her, desire he will acquaint them therewith, and obtain a
speedy dispatch. |
38 |
|
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Capt. Jas. Strutt, Half Moon, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
Has had his ship repaired, and if the provisions arrive, can sail in 3 days |
39 |
|
" " |
" " |
" |
Sends a complaint from himself and other officers against the master, for incapacity, drunkenness,
and dishonesty, and recommends John Harris, his mate, to succeed him. |
40, 41 |
|
" 23 |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
" |
Has drawn 2 bills of exchange on Mr. Treasurer for 544l. 14s. 0d., and 256l. 4s. 0d., which, with
800l. received 27 March last, and 1,500l. charged 7 Aug. is the balance of his account of
disbursements for fitting out ships. Would have charged the money sooner, but judged it
would have been fruitless in regard the 1,500l. was so long in paying; thinks it hard to be
kept so long without his money. Particulars of ships. Hears the Portuguese have had some
success against the Spaniards. |
42 |
|
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Capt. Fras. Parke, Poplar. |
Col. Clarke. |
Asks whether he is likely to be re-employed by the State, as, since his return from Jamaica,
he has been a prisoner in his own house, Peter Barby, a French factor, having threatened
to persecute him to the heighth of his malice, so that he is out of the frying pan into the
fire. If the Commissioners would give him the command of the 5th rate frigate building
at Chatham, or a letter to Vice-Admiral Goodson to give him employment, it would the better
enable him to compound with his adversary; there is 85l. 6s. 10d. belonging to him which
has been in the hands of the State these 3 years. |
43 |
|
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Capt. Sam. Sharland, the Kinsale, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires order to the commissioner at Plymouth to supply him with carpenter and boatswain's
stores; is in great want of more tickets. |
44 |
|
" " |
" " |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends the muster book and some printed tickets in lieu of some written ones returned |
45 |
|
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Jno. Stainforth, Deputy-Marshal. |
— |
Receipt for 34 prisoners named from Luke Slyfield, deputy-marshal |
46 |
|
Oct. 23 |
Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
The works on the dock go on slowly owing to the wet, and the time not being improved to the
best advantage; is unacquainted with underground work, and does not find a man engaged
thereon fit to be trusted, as an error in the foundation might be very prejudicial; desires
that an able man may be sent down for a few weeks to superintend the work. |
47 |
|
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Capt. Thos. Wright, Fame, Tynemouth Haven. |
Adm. Com. |
Convoyed several vessels laden with cloth and lead out of Yarmouth Roads, bound for the
Maas, by order of Major Burton, but was forced back by a violent storm, and having lost
his cables and anchors, has put into Tynemouth for a supply, when he will rejoin his convoy
in Yarmouth Roads. Desires order to the Mayor of Newcastle to furnish him with what he
requires, as he is riding at anchor with a cable and anchor supplied by Capt. Wilkinson of
the Weymouth pink. |
48 |
|
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Jno. Stainforth, Deputy-Marshal, Chelsea College. |
[Adm. Com.] |
Certifies, at request of Capt. Sidrach Blake, the names of 15 prisoners in Chelsea College, supposed
to be Biscaneers, and sends a list of 38 formerly belonging to the Peter of Ostend. |
49, 50 |
|
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Sir Rich. Stayner, Essex, Downs. |
" |
Capt. Packe of the Amity has arrived from Flushing, by order of Lord Montague, to carry
over a French gentleman, as also to convoy a vessel of Sandwich thither, and brought a
parcel of letters addressed to Mr. Stock of Dover. The White Roach has also come with
provisions, but much powder, match, and oatmeal being stowed upon it, which he has
no orders to dispose of, will be forced to send it back unless otherwise directed. Lord
Ambassador Lockhart having arrived, appointed the Elizabeth to transport him to Calais,
and the Judge-Advocate has gone with him. The Drake has brought in a sloop and a hoy
taken between Dunkirk and Nieuport; the sloop pretends to be bound for Calais, but it is
believed she was intended for Dunkirk; will secure their papers, and take their examinations,
and if they prove prize, send them to Dover. Hears that all things are well with Admiral
Goodson, but that he expected an assault every day. He wants 3 cables, blunderbusses, and
firelocks, those they have not being fixed. Particulars of ships. |
51 |
|
" 24 |
Capt. Anth. Archer, Forester, King's Road. |
Adm. Com. |
The master and boatswain have come down, and being manned and victualled, can sail with his
convoys next week. |
52 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Clarke, George, Downs. |
" |
Having brought home 4 Spanish prisoners, asks how to dispose of them, as they very naked,
also for further orders. |
53 |
|
" " |
Geo. Dawson, Mayor, Newcastle. |
" |
Desires order for supplying Capt. Wright, commander of the Fame, with anchors and cables;
also directions to the Commissioners of Customs to allow his disbursements out of the money
arising in that port. |
54 |
|
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Capt. Thos. Penrose |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Complains that having pressed Wm. Whitfield, who lives with And. Coleman of Wapping, Coleman, with 7 or 8 men, set upon him and his men, beat them out of his house, and rescued
Whitfield, professing to be in employment, and therefore privileged to keep any man from the
service. |
55 |
|
Oct. 24 |
Anth. Wilson, Ri. Greene, Leith. |
Adm. Com. |
A year since, received certain rigging with 5 brass and 12 iron guns belonging to the Islip, and
sent the guns up to them by Capt. Sparling of the Assistance, by Gen. Monk's order, but have
had no receipt. As the State is at great charge in keeping the rigging, and there are 10
anchors and 10 stocks sent from London of no use, desire order for sending them up. Have
disposed of the greatest part of the cables and topmasts sent down, and given an account
thereof. |
56 |
|
" 25 |
Capt. Wm. Pickering, Pearl, Humber. |
" |
Is waiting to convoy 2 ships laden with soldiers for Hamburg, as ordered by the Governor of
Hull. |
57 |
|
" " |
Sir Richard Stayner, the Essex, Downs. |
" |
Has sent the Adventure, Convert, and Expedition, to ply on the French coast, to surprise and
destroy any of the enemies' vessels they may meet, having had intelligence of some of their
men-of-war lying thereabouts. Particulars of ships. Being informed by the victualler at
Dover that he has 30,000 lbs. of bread, and 300 tuns of beer ready, has given him orders for
3 months' beer for 300 men. Several vessels have arrived with provisions, which shall be
disposed of as directed; desires order as to a quantity of match and powder on board the
White Roach. |
58 |
|
" 26 |
Adm. Judges, Dunkirk. |
— |
Certificate that Wm. Pymble, mariner, prisoner at Ostend, has been freed in exchange for Gilbert
Van Waekeron, and pass for his return to England. |
59 |
|
" " |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Will send the victualling accounts and vouchers. Saved all the rigging and masts cut away
belonging to the Pembroke, and returned them; also supplied her with 200 fish and a firkin of
butter to carry her to Harwich; directed Capt. Groves to send to Lowestoft for the Laurel's
foremast, which will make him a mainmast. Thanks for giving Col. White orders to receive
his goods at Mardike fort. |
60 |
|
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
" |
Has given the marshal order to discharge the persons they mention, and will send a list of the
prisoners remaining, with their qualities, and the ships they were taken from. Having had
some fine weather, the carpenters and caulkers are dispatching the work on the Sorlings and
Fagon. |
61 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Robinson, the Preston, Humber. |
" |
Will sail to-night with 12 laden merchantmen bound for London, this being the first opportunity
they have had since the tempestuous weather, which caused many wrecks upon the coast. Has
taken in 14 days' provisions, but has no medicaments, although he has 20 or 30 sick through
stinking meat and beer, so that for several days his men drank water. |
62 |
|
" " |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
" |
The Amity having arrived at Spithead, has communicated their pleasure to the Captain as to
giving convoy to the Downs. Is in hand with the repairs of the Nonsuch and Wakefield. |
63 |
|
Oct. 27 |
Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
Sends another account of provisions required for the stores, and desires they may all be hastened
down, as they are much wanted. |
64 |
|
" " |
T. Dickinson, Mayor of York. |
Adm. Com. |
Again desires they will appoint 2 or 3 frigates to convoy 10 sail belonging to merchants of York,
which are bound for York and Hull with wine, and likely to pay a considerable sum for
excise and customs. Sends the names of 9 of the masters of the ships; if they will order
the convoy to rendezvous at St. Martin's Island, it will be a great encouragement to the
adventurers. |
65 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
" |
Will give the Pembroke and Wakefield all dispatch when they come into port. The Half Moon
and two others are waiting for their victuals, but on account of the great southerly winds last
week, the boats could not bring them from Ipswich. |
66 |
|
" " |
Robt. Sewell, Chatham Dock. |
Navy Comrs
|
Desires a supply of canvas and oil for the stores |
67 |
|
" " |
Sir Rich. Stayner, the Essex, Downs. |
" |
All the beer has come down except 100 tuns; there are some provisions on board the White
Roach above the proportion, which would be useful if he had order to distribute them amongst
the ships; there is a great want of boatswain and carpenter's stores, as when at Mardike, they
spared all the spikes and nails they could. A ship of 16 guns belonging to the Pope's
dominions has been brought in; believes the goods will prove prize. A Plymouth man has ran
ashore at the North Foreland, having neither anchor nor cable; has supplied her to save the
ship, and for which they gave the bill enclosed. |
68 |
|
" " |
" " |
Adm. Com. |
To similar effect. Has again inquired as to the demands for gunner and carpenter's stores of the
respective commanders, who assert they were made as sparingly as possible, and that there is
nothing specified therein but what necessity requires. Has taken in almost all the beer, and
would have cleared the White Roach of the provisions, but for the weather. Particulars of
ships. Asks what is to be done with the prize brought in by the Convert and Adventure, her
company being English, Greeks, and Hollanders. Will send up the prisoners on board the
George by the next convenience. There is a very hard gale, and the wind S. and by E. |
69 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
" |
As the 2 new shallops will soon be ready, desires orders who is to command them, so that they
may get all their provisions ready; has applied to the Ordnance Office for 2 long brass minions
and 2 brass murderers with spindles for them, which will be more useful than any carriages
can be; if they will allow them 2 murderers a piece, and ammunition, they will look like
galliots, and may do good service if not sent where there is much foul weather. |
70 |
|
" 28 |
Wm. Badiley, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
|
It is time to prepare the rigging for the new ships; a boatswain and 4 or 6 men will suffice to
carry on the work. |
71 |
|
Oct. 28 |
Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. |
Navy Comrs
|
Will ship the Laurel's foremast on board the Pembroke. Will send an account of the quantity
of hemp he can procure, and at what price. Such a quantity of sound hemp came up this
year, that the countrymen despaired of selling it, and slighted the reaping, and the rain
took it, and it rotted upon the ground, so that there will be a great quantity of rotten hemp
which may be had cheap; but that which is good will be as dear as last year, viz., from 4s. to
5s. per stone, besides, the charges of bringing it home. Cannot say the price of cordage before
he knows how he can buy the hemp; if there be several buyers, the price will be up aloft
presently. Was forced all last year to employ but one man, and paid the money down before
he fetched away the hemp; there is no considerable quantity in one man's hands, but here
100 stones, and in another place 50, 40, 10, or 5 stones, and so a man has to go all the country
about, which is no small trouble. Wonders they should ask him to advise about hemp and
cordage, because a gentleman of the town lately abused him touching the hemp and
cordage he delivered last year, which falsehood was spoken to Major Bourne; wrote Major
Bourne about it, and how the party had since confessed he did it to get some of the rope
employment, but he has no more skill of cordage or hemp than a ploughman. Has not heard
any more of the Fame, but has recovered an anchor and 2 cables, and will get the other
when the fine weather comes. |
72 |
|
" " |
Capt. Phil. Holland, Assurance, Wittenburg, near Hamburg. |
Adm. Com. |
Has had strong easterly winds, so that little has been done by the masters or merchants in
delivering or shipping goods, and it froze so hard that it was as much as they could do to secure
their ships. Hopes soon to get to sea. |
73 |
|
" " |
Major-Gen. Thos. Morgan, Calais. |
Col. Salmon Adm. Comr. York House Strand. |
One half of his officers and soldiers are sick, and it is generally supposed from the same disease as
in England. Understanding the Admiralty Commissioners intend to appoint some of the navy
now riding upon the coast of Flanders to ply upon the northern coast, begs that Captins Nixon
and Lilburne, north countrymen, and fit for that coast, may be appointed for that purpose. The
service they were upon together in Scotland was judged toilsome, but this is ten times more
toilsome and laborious. Are like to endure very much hardship this winter, and very many of
the soldiers die. If he will do this favour on behalf of the two captains, shall take it as done
to himself. |
74 |
|
" " |
Ordnance Officers |
Adm. Com. |
Send an account of canvas received and issued from 1 Jan. 1656–7, to 1 October 1657, with the
names of those who supplied it, and the quantity received from each. |
75 |
|
Oct. 28 |
Sir Rich. Stayner, the Essex. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends a demand for boatswains' and carpenters' stores. The Judge-Advocate is taking the
examinations of the company of the ship brought in by the Convert, which by the foul weather
sheared on board the Entrance, and carried away her foremast, boltsprit, and head. Believes
her goods will prove prize, if not the ship also. The weather is so foul that the ships could
hardly go about to fetch any victuals for the last 2 days, or to ascertain from the pursers what
they have on board. 4 pinnaces are much needed for the fleet, and a long boat for the London.
The North Foreland fishermen having come for a convoy, ordered the Beaver to lie among them
until further order. There are 30 sail that fish off the Ness who desire the same. Has only the
2 ketches, some time employed as convoys to Mardike. The man that General Montague sent
to Flushing in the Amity desires a ship to bring him back. Particulars of ships. |
76 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
|
The anchor-smith at Chatham is a great sufferer for want of money; there are such great sums
due to him from the State that he is not able to forbear and keep his credit. A great part of
his gains goes in the extra price he pays for the iron bought on credit. If smiths have no
money to buy of the merchant, the ironmonger will force bad iron away with the good, and
charge 2s. and 3s. in the pound more, so that if they intend to have good iron for the
service, and for the smith to perform his duty, they must make him a present supply of money. |
77 |
|
" " |
Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
The Amity and others still wait an opportunity to sail from Spithead. The Nonsuch is off the
ground, and will soon be ready. The President has passed with several ships towards Cowes. |
78 |
|
" 29 |
Capt. Ro. Blake, Newbury, Downs. |
" |
Sailed from Chatham Dock the 26th instant, not considering it his duty to wait there any longer
for men, but has now 190 men and boys on board. |
79 |
|
" " |
Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
" |
As the Wakefield and Pembroke are ordered in to clean and victual, desires the tallow, tar, and
canvas formerly demanded may be hastened down, as there is only tallow for one of them, and
none to be bought thereabouts. |
80 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Lardge, Weymouth. |
" |
Having been prevented sailing to St. Malo, has cleaned his frigate, but will put to sea to-day, and
on meeting Capt. Woolters, will keep his company and follow his orders. |
81 |
|
" " |
Capt. Wm. Ledgant, Elias, Harwich. |
" |
Having taken in his long-expected provisions, will hasten to the Downs |
82 |
|
" " |
Capt. Jas. Strutt, Harwich. |
" |
Is ready to sail to the Downs with the first wind. Has had very bad weather since he came in.
A Dutch ship of 200 tons and 9 guns was lost off Harwich, but the men got on shore in their
boat. |
83 |
|
" " |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for a bill to Robt. Bridges, for the use of Fras. Willoughby, for 8l. 12s. 5d., disbursed in
bringing up Spanish prize plate from Portsmouth to London. |
84 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order to take up vessels to carry down to the Essex in the Downs the boatswains' and carpenters'
stores demanded for the Essex and 9 other ships named. |
85 |
|
Oct. 30 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order for a bill to Thos. Scott for 80l., for purchase of the ground near Lambeth on which the
State's barge houses are built. |
86 |
|
" " |
" |
" |
Order to certify,—on their letter touching a supply of stores to be sent to Dover for furnishing
ships that shall come there—the state of the business, what they wish done there, and what
person is fit to be employed therein, and at what salary. |
87 |
|
" " |
Rich. Gerrard |
— |
List of the 216 Spanish prisoners in Chelsea College, with the names of the ships they were taken
from, and by whom. |
88 |
|
" " |
Capt. Hen. Hatsell, Plymouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends particulars of the victualling. Arrival and departure of ships named, as also of convoys
given to those bound to and from Bordeaux and Rochelle. |
89 |
|
" " |
Capt. Ri. Hodges, Basing, Milford. |
" |
Has been plying on his station, and had such high winds that when within 5 leagues of St. Ives,
which is a lee shore, was forced to bear a fore and mizen sail to keep from going ashore, and
they being soon after blown from the yards, was put in some danger. There being less wind
afterwards, and the ship so leaky that the powder room was as wet as the deck, and wanting
sails, cables, anchors, powder, and almost everything, came in, in hopes of obtaining an order
to refit, but has received one, dated the 23rd inst., to transport Col. Walter's wife, which he will
perform the first fair wind. |
90 |
|
" " |
— Awdeley, Ordnance Office. |
— |
Account of contracts made with 6 powder makers named for supply of powder, together with the
quantity received on each contract, and what has to be brought. in. |
91 |
|
" " |
Capt. Thos. Penrose, Maidstone, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Will convoy the ships in the Thames bound to Lister Deep in Holstein. Wrote Mr. Blackborne
of the abuse he had from And. Coleman on account of pressing Wm. Whitfield, who then professed to be a seaman, and not a bricklayer. Seized on him for the service, and he refusing,
Coleman came out, saying he was an officer, and would not suffer any to be pressed out of his
home, rescued Whitfield, and, with the assistance of others, beat him and those who went to
assist him, and turned them out. There was no combination between him and Hall to prejudice
Coleman. Would not be so unworthy as to beat any man out of his possession. Has no concernment either with one party or the other, but if their Honours' warrants are slighted by one
of their own officers, as Coleman pretends to be, doubts not but they will vindicate those whom
they employ in the due execution of them. |
92 |
|
" 31 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
On a letter from Lieut.-Gen. Brayne to Rich. Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, dated Port Cagway,
Jamaica, 28 January 1656–7,— that the Two Brothers and the Sapphire not having arrived
with the provisions, and those who have arrived having fallen short of their bills of lading,
he has been compelled to buy of the New England merchants trading to Jamaica, and has
given them two bills of exchange on him for what he has had, amounting together to
1,059l. 13s. 3d. payable to Isaac Jonson, merchant, and Rich. Hicks;—Order that they examine
such bills and make out one for the total amount due thereon. Noted that a bill was signed
payable to Wm. Cox and Co. for 1,027l. 0s. 3d. |
93, 94 |
|
Oct. 31 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
|
Order to take care that the Marston Moor has an extra supply of boatswains' and carpenters'
stores and iron hoops, being bound on a voyage to the West Indies. |
95 |
|
" " |
H. Ackworth, Chatham. |
" |
Desires Elias Chandler may be appointed to perform his duty on board the Swiftsure until he
recovers from his sickness, which he hopes will be shortly. Noted 10 days, 1 October. |
96 |
|
" " |
Capt. Edm. Curtes, Downs. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Arrived in the Downs yesterday, but wants men, and there are none to be had out of the fleet.
Those appointed by Comr. Pett from the Naseby, after they received their pay, never entered
themselves, but went for London; as he has none of their money in hand, doubts if they will
come. Hopes some way will be taken for a supply of men, and also a minister. |
97 |
|
" " |
Capt. Edw. Grove, Roe ketch, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Is waiting for orders |
98 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
" |
The Portland and 2 others have sailed. Sent their letter to the commander of the Half Moon.
The Weymouth pink has not been for a supply of cables. There are none of the State's ships
now in port. |
99 |
|
" " |
Capt. Robt. Sansum. the Portsmouth, Scarborough. |
" |
Sends a survey made by order of Gen. Monk of the defective provisions on board. Has received
a fresh supply from the victualler. |
100 |
|
" " |
John Morris, Gravesend. |
" |
Particulars of the arrival and departure of ships, mustering of men, and receipts of stores, on
6, 8, 22, 28, and 29 October. |
101–105 |
