James II - volume 3: October 1687 | British History Online

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: James II, 1687-9. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1972.

'James II - volume 3: October 1687', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: James II, 1687-9, (London, 1972) pp. 78-93. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/jas2/1687-9/pp78-93 [accessed 20 April 2024]

October 1687



385 October 1. Windsor.	Commissions to Thomas King to be lieutenant of Capt. Herbert Throckmorton's company, to John Shrimpton to be second lieutenant of Capt. [Thomas] Cornwallis's company of grenadiers, to John Duproue to be ensign to the colonel, and to Ehud Boade to be ensign of Lord Hunsdon, all in the Holland Regiment of Foot. Minutes.
	S.P. 44/165, p. 2
386 [October] 3. London.	Ja. Nihell to Sir Joseph Williamson. Lord Chief Baron Rice tells me he recommends me to you as your Council at Law in Ireland. If you think fit to make use of me I am glad it is upon a person of that integrity's recommendation, in whose power it will be to give countenance to any just affair of yours that falls under my management. You may judge if I shan't use all my endeavours to answer his expectation.
	Postscript: If you have any commands for me you may direct to me at Mrs. ffolliatt's next door to Lord Middleton's in the Little Scotland Yard, Whitehall.
	Endorsed: 3 Oct. 87. Mr. Nihill.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 143
387 October 3. London.	John Rooke to Sir Joseph Williamson, at Cobham Hall near Gravesend, co. Kent. I have received yours with the enclosed to Mr. Green. I have taken the candles in this day, but the chandler thinks the garrett rooms will be too hot in summer to keep them in. He would have the boxes with the great candles placed in the next room to the vault that is the pantry, which is much dryer than the cellar. I have taken a note of every box the quantity and put the old ones uppermost, and also put notes in every box, as used to be. I have not yet seen Mr. Green the wine cooper.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 145
388 October 3. Windsor.	Warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General to prepare a bill to pass the Great Seal, containing a grant to Sir John Boynton, knt., his heirs and assigns, of one market weekly and four fairs yearly at Rawcliffe, co. York.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 336
389 October 4. London.	John Rooke to [Sir Joseph Williamson or Lady Catherine O'Brien]. I received your direction to serve Mr. Etkins with the enclosed order. I went this morning to his chamber but was told he was gone to Gravesend and would not be in town till the beginning of the term. Therefore I send the order back that it may be served upon him there. Nothing more will be done in the report till you come to town.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 144
390 October 4.Windsor.	Commission to James St. Clair to be cornet of Lord Arthur Herbert's troop in the regiment of horse commanded by Sir John Lanier. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 421
391 October 6.	William Nott to Sir Joseph Williamson, at Cobham Hall, near Gravesend, co. Kent. Yesterday we had a vestry. Lady Essex Griffin's chaplain desired to be brought in, and said that his lady requested that she might have the pew vacated by the Duke of Albemarle. Upon this your letter was read and some words passed by Sir Thomas Clargis and others. It has given occasion for the order to be read and to bring the business to fresh memory. Here is great alterations in the city coming on, no less than 900 men of the Assistance and Liveries to be turned out, of which I am the first of the Roll of the Company of Haberdashers.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 146
392 October 6. London.	John Rooke to Sir Joseph Williamson, at Cobham Hall near Gravesend, co. Kent. Not finding Mr. Cooke at Mr. Atwell's shop or the East India House, I enclosed your letter to him at Hackney, desiring him to give you an answer. I likewise left Mr. Green's for him.
	There was a vestry yesterday. Mr. Nott said your business was under denomination and left to further consideration. There was none to claim any title before you now, so that it would go well enough, he believed.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 147
393 October 7. London.	John Fisher, Gilbert Urwin, Samuel Gower, Thomas Alehorne, George Lampen and Thomas Atterbury to [? Sir Joseph Williamson]. The natives and inhabitants of the parish of St. Martin's continue their dutiful respect of celebrating the nativity of his Majesty, and desire your company. We stewards are a little at a loss for venison and forced to apply to such noblemen inhabitants of the parish as are able to furnish us. We request that you will bestow a doe upon us. Signed.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 148
394 October 7. Windsor.	Reference to the Commissioners of the Treasury of the petition of Isaac Marryott, showing that his Majesty has granted him several messuages belonging to the Crown but wrongfully detained, with a covenant that he shall not make any composition or agreement in prejudice of his Majesty's right nor any alienation or assignment without the consent of the Lord Treasurer or the Commissioners of the Treasury, and that some of the possessors of those lands are willing to attorn and compound for new leases in right of the Crown, and praying a commission under theSeal of the Exchequer impowering him and such others as the Commissioners of the Treasury shall appoint to take attornments and agree with the pretended proprietors or any others for the said lands pursuant to the letters patent.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 379
395 October 7. Windsor.	Reference to the Commissioners of the Treasury of the petition of Col. Lawrence Dempsy for payment of the arrears of a year and half due at Lady day last and continuance of the pension of £200 per annum given him by the late King, as a help to discharge his debts contracted in his Majesty's service.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 380
396 October 7.	Certificate to all whom it may concern that the Earl of Castlemaine, late Ambassador Extraordinary at Rome, returned into his Majesty's presence from the said Embassy on the 12th day of August last past.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 336
397 October 7. Windsor.	Warrant to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to cause letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of Ireland for constituting Thomas Nugent Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench there in the room and place of Sir William Davies, knt., deceased.
	S.O. 1/12, p. 237
398 October 8. Carlisle.	Ba. Feilding to William Aldworth, [torn] to Katherine, Queen Dowager, Pall Mall, London. At the audit here a dispute arises betwixt Mr. Edward Lamplowghe, in the time he was steward of the manor of Holme Cultrams, and myself as receiver, who should pay the clerk of the court's fee of £1 11s. 8d. per ann., the bailiff of the manor or the receiver. We beg you to give judgment as soon as possible. Signed by Edward Lamplughe as well as the writer.
	Postscript: The clerk's fee is allowed in the bailiff's charge, and why the steward should require it of the receiver I understand not.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 151
399 October 8. Windsor.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. Desiring him to confer on the bearer, Mr. Cornelius Callahan, recommended to the writer for a very loyal deserving man, the place of Town Clerk of Londonderry, in case it be not already disposed of.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 254
400 October 9. Windsor.	The King to the Warden, Master Worker and Comptroller of the Mint. Warrant to give order for engraving a seal for the court at Ludlow held before the President and Council for Wales and the Marches according to the draft annexed.
	S.P. 44/70, p. 285
401 October 9. Windsor.	Warrant to George, Lord Dartmouth, Master General of the Ordnance, to cause an allowance of £300 per annum to be paid to Sir Henry Titchburne, Lieutenant General of the Ordnance.
	S.P. 44/337, pp. 338–9
402 October 10. Windsor.	Warrant to the Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, the Recorder of London, and all others whom it may concern, to cause Anthony Kidwell and Thomas Cox, sentenced to death for killing Robert Cocke, to be inserted in the next General Pardon for the poor convicts of Newgate, without any condition of transportation, and in the meantime to take bail for their appearance at the next sessions after the said pardon shall be passed under the Great Seal.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 337
403 October 11.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. I now enclose a petition of the Marquis d'Albeville with a reference upon it, wherein I desire you will show him all the kindness you can by making a speedy and favourable report. The King is so well pleased with him that he will be glad if this business can be of advantage to him, and he deserves his Majesty's kindness, serving him very well in a very difficult employment. If his being my particular friend could make you more favourable to him after that I have said I would tell you how much I am concerned for him, but I think I need say no more.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 255
404 October 12. London.	John Rooke to Sir Joseph Williamson, at Cobham Hall near Gravesend, co. Kent. "With speed." I delivered yours to Mr. Jennings, who said he would take all possible care in your business. I was at my Lord Chancellor's this morning, but there was not anything relating to your business moved.
	Postscript: Lady Eliz. Dalavill has sent several times to know if you were come to town. The King and Queen came to Whitehall last night from Windsor, and this day the Prince and Princess from Hampton Court.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 150
405 October 12.	Reference to the Commissioners of the Treasury of the petition of Francis Haynes, whom the King is disposed to gratify, to be granted the tolls and heriots arising within the manor and borough of Knighton, co. Radnor, belonging to and unjustly detained from his Majesty, and the tolls of Presteigne with certain closes and tenements in Witterley, Jenkin Hales and Cumgilla, co. Radnor, in the possession of Thomas Harley and Mr. Richards, under the usual rents, the petitioner recovering them at his own charge.
	Memorandum: This reference was renewed Oct. 17, 1687, with the alteration of the names in the petition: the borough of Knighton, the heriots in the lordship of Cantermeleneth and the tolls of Presteigne with certain closes and lands and one small tenement in the parish of Knighton or Bedilgy, co. Radnor.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 380
406 October 12.	Reference to the Commissioners of the Treasury of the petition of Sir William Juxon, kt. and bart., showing that he stands bound to the King for performance of the covenants contained in his Majesty's grant of divers concealed lands to Isaac Marryott, and praying that George Bromfield may be joined with Marryott and they jointly empowered to do such acts as without his Majesty's leave they cannot do.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 381
407 October 12.	Bill of extraordinaries to 12 August, 1687, of the Earl of Castlemaine, Ambassador Extraordinary at Rome, amounting to £2,732 18s. 4d. (fn. 1)
	At foot: I allow this bill. Sunderland.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 337
408 [October 12.]	Bill of extraordinaries of Sir John Lytcott, Agent at Rome, from 25 February to 25 August, 1687, amounting to £172. (fn. 1)
	At foot: I allow this bill. Sunderland.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 338
409 October 13.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lord Mayor of London. The King having some time past by Order of Council forbid all bonfires except by particular allowance, would have you take care that no bonfires be made in the city and liberties thereof tomorrow night, being the night of his Majesty's birthday.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 386
410 October 13.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Duke of Beaufort. The King thinks it necessary you should come to London as soon as you can to give him an account of the state of those counties and corporations whereof you are Lord Lieutenant and of the affections of the magistrates and officers; he intending suddenly to make such regulations and changes as he shall think fit for his service.
	Memorandum: Like letters to the Lord Great Chamberlain to give an account of the state of the county and corporations of Lincoln, and to Lord Ferrers for the county of Stafford.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 387
411 October 13.	The King to the Warden and Fellows of All Souls' College, Oxford. Requiring them to permit William Harrington, one of the Fellows of that college, to whom the King has given leave to go to Nevis and there remain in the service of Sir Nathaniel Johnson, Captain General and Governor of the Caribee Leeward Islands, to hold his fellowship and enjoy the profits thereof in as full and ample manner during his absence as if he was present, any statute, custom or constitution to the contrary being dispensed with.
	S.P. 44/57, p. 180
412 October 13.	Letters patent granting Francis Walsall, vicar of Laventon, co. Buckingham, leave to go to Barbados and to remain their for six years, enjoying by himself or his assigns all revenues, rights, etc., belonging to the vicarage during his absence in as full and ample manner as if he were resident, any law or custom to the contrary being dispensed with, whereof the Bishop of the diocese and all others whom it may concern are to take notice.
	S.P. 44/57, p. 180
413 October 13.	Commission to Francis Howard to be Commander and Governor of the city, town and castle of Carlisle in the room of Sir Christopher Musgrave.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 422
414 [Before October 14.]	David Patriarche, Abraham Aubin, Michel Dupre, Rachel de Cartry, Henry Salnove and George Dumaresq, merchants of Jersey and Guernsey, to the King. Petition shewing that the officers of the Customs of Coutance in Normandy having Oct. 9, 1682, seized, under pretence of a prohibition to export gold and silver, 5,097 French livres belonging to the petitioners, they petitioned the late King for his protection to obtain restitution, whereupon he ordered Lord Preston, his Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of France, to make all necessary instances in that behalf; that they afterwards petitioned the most Christian King and his Council for restitution and therefore praying that your Majesty would give such orders as you think fit that the petitioners may have justice done them.
	French. S.P. 47/1, no. 165
415 October 14.	Order in Council referring the said petition to the Committee for Trade and Plantations. With a true copy, in English, of the petition attached, endorsed as received Oct. 18 and read Oct. 25.
	S.P. 47/1, no. 165
416 October 14.	Certificate to all whom it may concern that Sir Thomas Dereham, knt., Envoy to the Great Duke of Tuscany, went hence towards Florence on the 14th day of March last past.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 338
417 October 15.	Commissions to Thomas Windsor to be captain of that troop whereof Henry, Lord Eland, was captain in the regiment of horse commanded by the Earl of Plymouth; to Francis Howard to be captain of that company whereof Sir Christopher Musgrave was captain in the Queen's Regiment of Foot; to Michael Dobbinson to be quartermaster and marshall of the Hereditary Prince of Denmark's Regiment; and to Charles Hamilton to be cornet of the colonel's troop in the regiment of horse commanded by the Earl of Plymouth. Minutes.
	S.P. 44/164, pp. 423–4
418 October 16.	The King to the Attorney or Solicitor General. Warrant for a grant of denization to Charles John, Baron of Blumberg in the Sacred Empire, Envoy from the Duke of Courland, with all the rights, privileges and immunities which the French Protestants who have repaired into these Kingdoms for their conscience sake and are made free denizens enjoy.
	S.P. 44/70, p. 286
419 October 16.	Warrant to George, Lord Dartmouth, Master General of the Ordnance— after reciting that by the Declaration of Indulgence leave had been given to the King's subjects to meet and serve God after their own way and manner, either in private houses or places hired or built for that use, and whereas a Meeting House was erected near Old Gravell Lane, within the City of London and County of Middlesex, which by warrant of 19 February, 1686 was made a Hospital for the service of soldiers in the Tower Garrison—to cause all bedding and other conveniences for the accommodation of the sick soldiers to be removed and returned into the stores of the Ordnance Office and for the said Meeting House to be restored to Captain Francis Johnson, the owner of the same.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 342
420 October 16.	Warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General to prepare a bill to pass the Great Seal, containing a licence to Edward Jolly, Vicar of Wendover, co. Buckingham, and John Gibbs, clerk, Rector of Gissing, co. Norfolk, to keep one or more schools, with a dispensation to be absent from their respective Churches and Cures and to employ a Curate therein; and a pardon for all treasons etc., with a discharge from all canonical obedience as was lately granted to John Webster, John Duffe, John Bromley, Francis Nelson, Thomas Carew, Edward Goodall and Fitzrauf Chamberlain.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 343
421 October 16.	Warrant to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to cause letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of Ireland for constituting Bunce Talbott Chancellor of the Court of Exchequer in the place of Sir Charles Meredith, knt.
	S.O. 1/12, p. 238
422 October 17.	The King to the Earl of Tyrconnell, Lord Deputy of Ireland. Whereas we are informed that Richard, Lord Baron of Colooney, a peer of that kingdom, who by his faith and allegiance to us should inhabit and dwell there to assist us and our chief governor there with his counsel and advice, has transported himself into foreign parts, and that several others have committed the like misdemeanour which tends much to our prejudice and to the impoverishment of the people of that kingdom, much of the revenue thereof being consumed by this means in foreign countries, we require you forthwith to cause letters patent to pass commanding the said Lord of Colooney and such others who by the laws of that kingdom are to reside there and have transported themselves out of our dominion, to repair home in order to inhabit and continue there, and that under the penalties that can thereon ensue; and to cause the like letters patent to pass from time to time as occasion shall require it. And you are to cause a clause therein to be inserted recalling all licenses that the said parties may pretend to have for their absence; and if any prove refractory or disobedient, to order that they be proceeded against according to law. And for so doing this shall be your warrant.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 256
423 October 18.	Reference to Mr. Justice Holloway of the petition of Jean Duglas for the King's compassion and clemency by granting her the lives of her two sons, James and John Sinclair, who were unfortunately brought over to engrave three heads upon steel and were accused and prosecuted before Judge Holloway at Monmouth in Aug. last, and sentenced to death.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 381
424 October 18.	The Lord Deputy's report, dated Oct. 8, 1687, on the petition of Garret Wesley, referred to him on Aug. 29 last (see no. 315 above), stating that he referred it to the Attorney General in Ireland, whose report, with which he fully agrees, he transmits.
	To be transmitted to the Commissioners of the Treasury for consideration and report.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 382
425 October 19.	Commission to Francis Negus to be ensign of Major Starling's company in the Holland Regiment of Foot. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 425
426 October 19.	Pardon to Miles Sandys of Miserden, co. Gloucester, of all felonies, etc.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 345
427 October 19.	Pass to Michael Chinfocum to return to China.
	Latin. S.P. 44/337, p. 345
428 October 20.	The King's pass for John Bennett of Abington, co. Cambridge, with his servants to pass beyond the seas upon his lawful occasions and return with like freedom. Minute.
	S.P. 44/70, p. 286
429 October 20.	Warrant to the Recorder of London etc. to forbear putting in execution the sentence of death passed upon Tamasini Tally, a prisoner in Newgate, until the King has signified his further pleasure.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 346
430 October 20.	Revocation and annulment of the warrant of July 25 (see no. 176 above), granting permission to certain Congregationalists to worship in Upper Darwen, it being understood that the place claimed by virtue of the said warrant is a Chapel belonging by an unquestionable title to the Vicar of Blackborne, who has constantly, time out of mind, nominated, and the Bishop of Chester licensed, Curates to officiate in the said Chapel; and signifying the Royal pleasure that the Vicar of Blackborne or his Curate should enjoy the quiet and full possession of the said Chapel, there to perform Divine Service in such manner as heretofore accustomed, without any hindrance or molestation.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 347
431 October 20. Calais.	The Earl of Rochester to the Prince of Orange. I am afraid it was so reasonable that I should have been long before this time to have paid my duty in waiting on your Highness, that it would now be very unseasonable to make any excuse for not doing it, and, therefore, I will not trouble your Highness with anything so unfit to be laid before you. I had much rather your Highness should think, than I should write what may be said on the subject, as I am confident if your Highness can vouchsafe to give yourself the trouble of making any reflection upon it, there will be enough of several kinds come into your head about it. For my own part, though I have a great deal of trouble upon me for not having been near your Highness, I know my heart so well and that it is so right and just that I must be something the less concerned, and hope that your Highness will do me justice, too, and reckon upon me as one that it is with entire duty and submission, your most faithful, most obedient and most dutiful servant. (fn. 2)
	Holograph. S.P. 8/1, pt. 2, fols. 158–9
432 October 21.	Warrant to the Recorder of London signifying the King's pleasure that the sentence of death passed upon John Dubble for burglary should be deferred until Wednesday next, October 26.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 346
433 October 22.	Commission to William Wakefield to be lieutenant of Lieut.-Col. Henry Cope's company in the regiment of Foot Guards called the Coldstreamers. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 425
434 October 22.	Warrant authorising Edward Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, to pay Robert Scott, stationer, the sum of £232 11s. for stationery wares supplied to the Earl of Sunderland's office from 1 April to 1 October, 1687.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 347
435 October 22.	The King to the Prince of Orange. I had yours of the 13 (N.S.) before I left Windsor and am glad you had so good weather to see your troops. I arrived here this day and was very well pleased to meet with the good news of the taking of Eszeg by Dunewald and the Germans being to have their winter quarters in Transylvania. For sure now, of necessity, all the places the Turks have, both in Upper and Lower Hungary, must fall.
	Holograph. S.P. 8/4, no. 52
436 October 23.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lords Commissioners for visitation of St. Mary Magdalen College, Oxford. I have received yours of the 22nd with the account of your proceedings, which his Majesty is well satisfied with. I send you the order you desired for admitting the Bishop of Oxon. If the Fellows can be brought to submit to the Bishop's admission, the King is graciously pleased no punishment should be inflicted on them. But if any are refractory you are to proceed against them according to your commission. His Majesty would also have you inspect the constitution, orders and statutes of the college and inquire into the behaviour of the members, and what abuses or irregularities may have been committed, a particular account of which, with the names of the offenders, you are to transmit to his Majesty.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 388
437 October 23.	The King to the Bishop of Chester, Sir Robert Wright, Chief Justice, and Sir Thomas Jenner, Baron of the Exchequer, commissioners for the visitation of St. Mary Magdalen College, Oxford. Warrant to admit the Bishop of Oxford as President of that college, if the Fellows, in disobedience of the King's letters dated Aug. 14 (see no. 270 above), persist in refusing to do so. (fn. 3)
	S.P. 44/57, p. 181
438 October 23.	Commission to John Wyberd to be ensign to Lieut.-Col. John Huitson in the regiment of Foot Guards called the Coldstreamers. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 425
439 October 24.	Commission to Henry Wynde to be ensign to the colonel in the regiment of Foot Guards called the Coldstreamers. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 425
440 October 25.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Duke of Newcastle. The King having resolved upon a paper of instructions to be given to all the Lord Lieutenants in England, commands me to send you one of them and to acquaint you that he would have you be very punctual and exact in pursuing the directions thereof and transmit him an account of your proceedings therein as soon as you can.
	I have laid your letter of the 12th before the King, who will resolve nothing concerning the Deputy Lieutenants in any county until he hears what is done in pursuance of these instructions.
	Followed by
	Paper mentioned and enclosed in the foregoing letter. That the Lord Lieutenant of the counties of Northumberland and Nottingham call before him all his Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace, either jointly or separately, and ask them one by one the following questions.
	1. In case he shall be chosen knight of the shire or burgess of a town when the King shall call a Parliament, whether he will be for taking off the penal laws and the tests.
	2. Whether he will assist and contribute to the election of such members as shall be for taking them off.
	3. Whether he will support the King's declaration for liberty of conscience by living friendly with those of all persuasions as subjects of the same Prince and good Christians ought to do.
	He shall particularly write down what every one answers, whether he consents, refuses or is doubtful; and likewise bring the King as good an account as he can of all the corporations within his lieutenancies, what persons of such as are willing to comply with these measures have credit enough of their own to be chosen Parliament men or may be chosen if assisted by their friends; and lastly what Catholics and what Dissenters are fit to be added to the list of Deputy Lieutenants or to the Commission of the Peace.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 389
441 October 25.	The Earl of Sunderland to Lord Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of co. Lancaster. A letter similar to the foregoing to the Duke of Newcastle, with the same enclosure.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 390
442 October 25.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lord Great Chamberlain. I have received your letter wherein you write that within a fortnight you shall be ready to come up; but his Majesty having thought fit to give instructions to the Lord Lieutenants, I send you a paper of the same, that you may pursue the directions of it before you come to town and bring an account of your proceedings in it, wherein his Majesty would have you very exact and punctual.
	Memorandum: A paper was enclosed similar to that sent to the Duke of Newcastle.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 391
443 October 25.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Earl of Bristol, Lord Lieutenant of co. Dorset. A letter similar to the first paragraph of that of equal date to the Duke of Newcastle (see no. 440 above), with the same enclosure.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 391
444 October 25.	The Earl of Sunderland to Lord Ferrers. I have acquainted the King with your letter. He thinks it necessary to speak with you himself, and would have you come up as soon as you can conveniently.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 388
445 October 25.	Reference to the Earl of Tyrconnell, Lord Deputy of Ireland, of the petition of Patrick Usher showing that he is of an ancient and loyal family and had a very considerable estate in Dublin, to which he was ordered to be restored by the late King but is kept out of it, whereby he is reduced to great necessity, praying to be recommended to the Lord Deputy for keeping the Marshalsea of Dublin, the recommendation to be communicated to that city.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 384
446 October 25.	Commission to Joseph Massey to be ensign to Lieut.-Col. Heneage Finch in the regiment of Foot Guards called the Coldstreamers. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 425
447 October 25.	The Earl of Sunderland to Lord Chief Justice Nugent. I have yours of the 16th and was very glad of the late occasion given me to show you my readiness to serve you by seconding my Lord Deputy's recommendation of you to the King, and giving your affair all despatch in my office, and you may be assured I shall have the regard I ought for a person who serves his Majesty with so much zeal and care as I am persuaded you do.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 257
448 October 29.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland. I writ to you some time since concerning a cause depending in Chancery between Sir Robert Murray and Murray of Broughtoune, wherein the Marquess of Atholl's son is concerned. His Majesty heard it fully debated in the Courts of Judicature in Scotland and was well satisfied with the decree of the judges, finding the deeds of Murray of Broughtoune to be false and forged. I am now commanded to recommend you again to give that suit all just and favourable despatch.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 259
449 October 26.	Commission to Henry Belasyse to be ensign to Lieut.-Col. Thomas Belasyse in the regiment of Foot Guards called the Coldstreamers. Minute.
	S.P. 44/164, p. 425
450 October 26.	Warrant to the Attorney General to cause satisfaction to be acknowledged upon record of the fine of £30,000 set upon William, Earl of Devonshire, in the Court of King's Bench, and for discharging him out of prison and excusing him from finding security for good behaviour.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 348
451 October 27.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Commissioners for visiting St. Mary Magdalen College. I have laid yours of the 25th before the King, who thinks the fellows who have submitted to the Bishop of Oxford ought to make an address to his Majesty asking pardon for their offences and obstinacy and acknowledging the jurisdiction of the court and the justice and legality of its proceedings in this matter. He leaves the wording and manner of doing it to you but would have it done before you come away and, if any persons refuse to join, he would have you expel them; since he cannot look upon this which is called a submission to be such indeed unless it be attended with these circumstances.
	The King is very well satisfied with your proceedings against Dr. Hough and Dr. Fairfax but thinks they deserve some further punishment and therefore, when you return, will have the whole Ecclesiastical Commission put a sentence of incapacity upon them.
	He would have you place Mr. William Joyner in the Fellowship lately enjoyed by Dr. Fairfax and appoint Judge Allibon's brother and Mr. Charles Goring Fellows, if there are two vacancies: if there is but one, Judge Allibon's brother to have it and Mr. Goring to come in on the first vacancy. In case Mr. Goring be made a Fellow, Mr. Middleton, his nephew, is to succeed him in his demyship.
	S.P. 44/56, p. 392
452 October 27.	Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of John Hill, merchant, on behalf of himself and Richard Hopkins and Robert Hyde, churchwardens of St. Botolph, Billingsgate, for a noli prosequi.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 386
453 October 27.	Warrant to St. John Taylor to summon John Overston of Newmarket, innholder, to appear before the Lord P[resident] to be examined concerning certain matters relating to the safety of his Majesty's person.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 348
454 October 27.	Warrant to the same to apprehend Thomas Beddingfield for high treason.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 348
455 October 27.	Warrant to James Kitson to apprehend Richard Davie of Wood-Ditton, co. Cambridge, for high treason.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 348
456 October 27.	Warrant to Epinetus Paulet to apprehend — Flack, an attorney of law, of Linton, co. Cambridge.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 348
457 October 27.	The Bishop of London to the Prince of Orange, thanking him for his references to the Church of England. (fn. 4)
	Holograph. S.P. 8/1, pt. 2, fols. 160–1
458 October 27.	The Earl of Sunderland to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. I have yours of the 5th, 10th, 13th and 17th, and have by this post answered the first in a letter apart.
	As to the reference mentioned in that of the 10th, which Lord Middleton made to another person in Ireland and not to you, I suppose it was done by a mistake which will be prevented for the future. However, if you should receive any reference hereafter from Lord Middleton, his Majesty would have you send me the report upon it, pursuant to your instructions, whereby all matters of Ireland except what relates to the revenue are left to my care.
	I believe it was likewise by a mistake of Lord Dartmouth that the arms were directed to Lord Mountjoy, which the King will order to be rectified for the future, being resolved to support you in everything that is your right.
	He will consider of some English Catholic to be made a judge in the place of Lord Chief Justice Nugent, and if he cannot in a few days find any person here fitly qualified, will leave it to you.
	The King goes on very vigorously here, and as he has made some alterations in the City, much to his own satisfaction and the peace and quiet of that place, so he is doing the like in the rest of the corporations. That you may see what measures he has taken, I send you a copy of the instructions given to the Lord Lieutenants.
	He approves very well of your orders to the Paymaster General to make no deductions out of the pay of the army, either to the Muster Master or to Sir Theophilus Jones, and would have you take care that the army be paid for the future without those deductions.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 258
459 October 29.	Reference to the Earl of Tyrconnell, Lord Deputy of Ireland, of the petition of Walter Fitzgerald to be allowed to reverse an outlawry and attainder against his father George Fitzgerald on account of the late rebellion in Ireland.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 385
460 October 31.	Reference to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster of the petition of Joshua Gallard showing that the late King having granted to Henry Coventry three walks in Enfield Chase, viz., East Baily, West Baily and South Baily, Mr. Coventry conveyed South Baily to him, to which belongs an allowance of £30 per annum for providing hay for the deer, but that the payment thereof and the execution of his office is obstructed by Lord Lisburne, and praying to be continued in the peaceable enjoyment of his office during the remainder of his term.
	S.P. 44/71, p. 384
461 October 31.	Warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General—after reciting that the King had resolved to send a squadron of ships to America, under the command of Sir Robert Holmes, knt., for suppressing the great number of pirates or privateers in that area and had been graciously pleased to declare that any pirates or privateers surrendering to the said Sir Robert Holmes within twelve months and given security for their future good behaviour would be granted a pardon for all piracies etc. committed before that date of the said declaration— to prepare a bill to pass the Great Seal, containing a grant to the said Sir Robert Holmes of all wares, merchandises, goods and chattels piratically taken upon the land in any part or parts of America or any of the islands or seas, limits or territories thereof, whensoever and wheresoever the same shall be found for and during the space of three years.
	S.P. 44/337, pp. 349–50
462 October 31.	Bill of extraordinaries of Bevill Skelton, Envoy Extraordinary to the most Christian King, from 17 July to 17 October, 1687, amounting to £698. (fn. 5)
	At foot: The disbursements for mourning being in pursuance of his Majesty's particular direction, I allow this bill. Sunderland.
	S.P. 44/337, p. 354
463 October 31. London.	The Earl of Clarendon to the Prince of Orange. I am most conscious to myself that I have given your Highness too much trouble with my letters, and the fear of erring on that hand hath made me silent of late. I take the opportunity of Dr. Stanley's going over to assure your Highness of my duty which I hope I need not take much pains to persuade you to believe is inviolable. Here are many persons more able to serve you by reason of the stations they are in. I hope and wish they may do it effectually, but I am sure nobody can more passionately endeavour the promoting of your service in all things to the utmost of my power than I shall do; and if at any time your Highness shall vouchsafe to honour me with your commands, you will find a most absolute obedience to them. I must beg leave to pay your Highness my most humble thanks for bestowing employments upon some poor gentlemen who were disbanded in Ireland; I will not call them unfortunate because nothing was laid to their charge but their religion and because it has been a means of bringing them into your service. I am sure your Highness will find them both honest and brave. I most humbly beseech your Highness to own me as, Sir, your Highness' most faithful and most obedient humble servant.
	Holograph. S.P. 8/1, pt. 2, fols. 164–5
464 October.	Commissions to Bryan Macdermot to be lieutenant of Capt. Matthew Bridges's company in Viscount Mountjoy's Regiment of Foot, and to Donagh Macnamarra to be ensign of an independent company of foot whereof Sir Charles Feilding is captain in the army in Ireland. Minutes.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 255
465 [October.]	Commission to George Barnwall to be lieutenant of Capt. Christopher Nugent's troop in the Earl of Tyrconnell's Regiment of Horse in the army in Ireland. Minute.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 257
466 [October.]	Commissions to William Nugent to be major of the Earl of Tyrconnell's Regiment of Horse and to Sir William Tichburne to be captain of the company whereof Capt. William Nugent was captain in the Duke of Ormonde's Regiment of Horse in the army in Ireland. Minutes.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 259
467 [October.]	Jean Douglas to the King. Petition, showing that the petitioner's two sons, James and John Sinclair, the first a gun-smith aged [torn] and the other an engraver aged nineteen, were brought over to engrave three heads upon steel, for which at Monmouth in August last they were sentenced to death by Judge Holloway, who delayed execution in expectation that they would be pardoned by reason of their years; and that they have ever since been kept in chains in Monmouth prison in a most miserable and starving condition; and praying that they may be pardoned and released.
	At foot: (i) October 18. Reference of the foregoing petition to Mr. Justice Holloway.
	Signed by Sunderland.
	(ii) October 22. Report by Richard Holloway, recommending the prisoners to mercy.
	S.P. 31/3, fol. 152
468 October and November.	An account of the Magdalen College Visitation (see also no. 338 above). (fn. 6)
	S.P. 8/1, pt. 2., fols. 166–82
469 [October or November.]	Commissions to Edward Butler to be captain of the troop in Viscount Galmoy's Regiment of Horse whereof Lord Galmoy himself was captain, to John Talbott to be captain-lieutenant in the same regiment, and to Francis Fitzgerald to be ensign of Capt. Edward Fitzgeralds' company in Major-Gen. Justin Maccarty's Regiment of Foot. Minutes.
	S.P. 63/340, p. 260