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Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. The following
orders are to be given: That in case Du Bart be not got out of the
Brake before Dunkirk, Rear-Admiral Hopson do then stay upon the
station where he was when he last sent to you; and you are to take
care that he is supplied with water there. |
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That Mr. Meisters shall put such masters on the machine-vessels
as he shall think fit. |
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That the vessels ordered in my letter of the 15th repair to the
Downs with all possible expedition. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book
1, p. 159.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
The same to the same. Stores and provisions are to be got ready
for refitting the fleet under Admiral Russell at Cadiz, in case her
Majesty think fit to order that fleet to remain the next winter in
those seas. [Ibid., p. 160.] |
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Minutes of the proceedings of Council respecting naval matters. In
case Du Bart be not got out of the Brake, orders are to be sent to
Rear-Admiral Hopson to stay upon his station. The Queen requires
an account of the execution of all orders given to the Admiralty in her
Majesty's name. Reports are received from the Admiralty and Navy
Boards as to the possibility of providing the necessary stores for
Admiral Russell's fleet, if it is kept in the Mediterranean, &c. [H.O.
Admiralty 7, No. 75.] |
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Account of the present disposal of all their Majesties' ships and
vessels in sea pay. [Ibid. 8, p. 259.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Sir Robert Cotton. The Queen is pleased to
direct you to send immediately to stop the Spanish packet boat until
further orders. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 174.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Lucas. Her Majesty commands me to order
you to permit Dr. Gibbons to have access to Mr. Walmesley
(a prisoner in the Tower) from time to time, at convenient times
and in the presence of a warder. [Ibid.] |
| Aug. 1. |
Certificate by Walter Browne, of Trinity College, Dublin, M.A.,
that his cousin, Walter Crosby, when he came to Dublin, which was
about four or five days before the rout at the Boyne, spoke to him
about going to the King's army in the north and that he would give
him letters to some of his friends there; Browne not being able, at
that time, to fix upon any method whereby he might safely get into
the north, he went into the Irish camp upon a project of getting two
prisoners called Taylor and Johnson released, of which Crosby had a
promise from the Irish court. [S.P. Ireland 356, No. 63.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Commission for Mr. John Nibler to be surgeon of Brigadier Erle's
regiment. [H.O. Military Entry Book 3, p. 228.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Lord Cutts to give order for the regiment of foot of
which he is colonel, also the regiment of foot commanded by Sir
David Collier and the Marquis de Rada to go on board the ships or
vessels appointed by Sir Cloudesley Shovell to receive them. [H.O.
Military Entry Book 4, p. 62.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Cloudesley Shovell, vice-admiral of the red
squadron, to give orders for the regiments of foot of which Lord
Cutts, Sir David Collier, and the Marquis de Rada are colonels, to
be received on board the empty horse-ships, the hospital and
victualling ships now with the fleet, and to place those of the said
regiments who cannot conveniently be disposed of in the aforesaid
ships on board any of the men-of-war. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Nicholas Tenjola to go to Harwich and Holland [S.P.
Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 234]; for William Mallory, a serjeant in
the first regiment of foot guards, to go to Holland; and for Captain
Jacob van Copere, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 605]. |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Henry Allen to apprehend Captain Edward Roberts
for high treason. [Ibid., p. 611.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Commissioner of Transports to provide convenient
shipping and provisions for transporting the regiment of foot of which
Major-General Bellasys is Colonel from the river to Ostend in
Flanders. [Ibid. 39, p. 65.] |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords of the Treasury. Directing that the
allowance ordered on the 20th of July to Colonel Toby Purcell
commence from 20 April, 1692. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3,
p. 175.] |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Lucas. Directing that Mr. Walmesley' (prisoner
in the Tower) may have the liberty of his Lordship's house and
leads, for the benefit of the air. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. Requiring a vessel to
carry an express from the Queen to the King, in Flanders. [H.O.
Admiralty 3, p. 97.] |
Aug. 2.
Off Barcelona. |
Copy of proceedings of a council of war held on board their
Majesties' ship Britannia. |
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A letter being read from the Viceroy of Catalonia, dated Barcelona,
1st August, wherein he proposes: (1) That the better to reinforce
the Spanish army, ten thousand soldiers may be put on shore
from the fleet, to join those they have, and such as shall be ordered
from the Spanish men-of-war and galleys; (2) that if this cannot be
complied with, the fleet may go in pursuit of the French; (3) that
he may be informed how long the fleet can continue in these seas.
It is thereupon resolved to acquaint him: (1) that neither the British
nor the Dutch ships have any soldiers on board them; (2) that we
were in hopes of meeting the French fleet off Barcelona; finding they
have retired within the fortifications of Toulon, which are so strong
that there is little hope of doing any service on them there, we conclude our going thither would be of no effect; were they at sea we
should immediately proceed to attack them; (3) if he can undertake
any enterprise upon the sea coast by their own army, in which the
fleet may be assisting, we shall readily embrace the occasion,
provided it may be done without delay, the fleet having now no more
provisions than are absolutely necessary for their passage hence to
England. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 744.] |
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Minutes of the proceedings of council respecting naval matters.
If Mr. Russell return, a small squadron (to be named by him) should
be left for the protection of trade. The Committee have advised
with the Admiralty and Navy Boards as to the remaining of the
fleet in the Mediterranean. The Navy Board in their answer
presume upon a full liberty of the Spanish ports. The Committee
humbly submit to the King's consideration what assurance he thinks
it fit to require of the King of Spain for the freedom and security in
his ports, and whether it be not fit to desire the removal of the
present governor of Cadiz, he being a person represented to be very
much in the French interest. The continuing of Mr. Russell in the
Straits cannot be thought of unless the Dutch resolve to keep their
men-of-war there likewise, and to refit them with stores sent from
Holland, for without that assistance the French will be superior to
us in force. The supply of the fleet at Cadiz will be hazardous by
reason of the uncertainty of the weather at that time of year, besides
the danger of being intercepted by the enemy. If the King should
be inclined to have Mr. Russell remain in the Straits, the admiral
should be allowed to use his own discretion of its possibility in the
light of facts known to him on the spot. It is the opinion of seamen
here that there should be no delay in sending orders to Mr. Russell
whether to stay or return. [Ibid. 7, No. 76.] |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
Passes and post warrant for Mr. John Lodwicke to go to
Holland; for Mr. Charles Kenge, one of their Majesties' messengers,
ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 38, p. 605]; for George Weis, a
German, ditto; and for Francis Fleurton, his wife and two children,
ditto [Ibid., p. 606]. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the King. Yesterday when Secretary
Trenchard sent you a letter, the result of what the committee had
advised, I did not trouble you with my opinion, because I thought I
had discovered something of that in my former letter; but chiefly
because the committee were unanimous in no one thing so much as
in resolving to give no judgment; when they were diffident of theirs
united, you may be sure I was much more so of my own, single;
and therefore had not presumed to say any more to you upon this
subject, but that the Queen did me the honour to send for me, and
chid me, saying, that, in so important and nice a point, I ought not
only to give you an account of my own thoughts, but as near as I
could collect the thoughts of the whole committee. |
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It is therefore in obedience to her commands, and from no presumption of my own, that I venture to report to you that everybody agreed
the decision ought to be left to Mr. Russell, who alone could judge,
whether with the assistance proposed and promised from hence, the
fleet might with reasonable safety winter at Cadiz. My Lord President
thought it too nice a point, and declared he would give no opinion, but
managed his arguments so well for and against it, that I dare not
decide what opinion he is of; but am sure he has left himself latitude
enough to be of either, as the event shall give occasion. |
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Lord Normanby, the first day of this consultation, was the most
clear and violent of any there for the fleet's remaining, but the next
day, changed his mind, and took great pains to show his dissent; the
Lord Steward was in the country, and the Lord Chamberlain absent;
my Lord Keeper, as much as I can collect, was so inclined for the
fleet's staying, that he wished it might be represented with all the
advantage the thing will bear, of what use it would be, if Mr. Russell
could be so supplied, as that the fleet might early be useful next
summer; the Lord Privy Seal and myself were of the same mind. |
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Lord Romney was ready to declare himself positive for the fleet's
staying, and Mr. Secretary to-day owned that was his mind. |
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After what was represented in the Secretary's letter yesterday,
there remains not much for me to say upon this subject. |
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The advantages which may ensue from the fleet's stay, are certainly
more in number and appear to me more likely to happen, but the
danger that is possible from it, of more importance. If the fleet
can stay and be fitted out next summer, nothing can be attempted
by the French in those seas this autumn. Both this and next year
the Turkey trade will be protected; you will next summer certainly
be master in the Mediterranean as well as in the ocean; and if the
French should avoid a battle, and coop themselves up at Toulon,
such a quantity of bomb-vessels might be sent, as would probably
destroy their fleet in port, or if that fails, might lay in ashes many
populous and rich towns upon that shore. The report of their being
designed to continue there would in all probability strike such a
terror in France, as would incline them this winter to ask a reasonable peace. |
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If the fleet comes away, the French are left at liberty to act anything upon Barcelona, or otherwise upon that coast, just as if no
fleet had been sent. |
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The merchant-ships in those seas, and the men-of-war left to defend
them, will be exposed to eminent danger and that trade destroyed,
because the French will remain masters till such another fleet be
sent, which will hardly be worth while again, if it be so soon to be
scattered; and the great ships will unavoidably be exposed, even if
they come away as soon as they can receive orders, to cross the Bay
of Biscay in a later season than were to be wished, and are afterwards to pass through the Channel, which has never been counted
safe later than the Equinoctial [gales]. |
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But to all these plausible arguments, which make one fond of their
staying there, is one objection, that I confess is of the greatest
moment to England—that if the stores proposed to be sent to refit
the fleets should either be taken by the enemy, lost in storms, or
unreasonably detained by contrary winds, your ships there will many
of them be unserviceable and this nation exposed to what the French
may attempt if they should be masters at sea; when there is such a
bare possibility of such a misfortune, it closes one's mouth, and I
have nothing more to add, but that I hope you will think this letter
only proper for your own breast. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest
15, No. 52.] |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Orders are to
be sent to Sir Cloudesley Shovel to bring his fleet from St. Helen's
to the Downs, taking with him the machine-vessels and bomb-vessels,
and the Lancaster, Kent and Monk. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1,
p. 160.] |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
Mr. Cressett, their Majesties' envoy extraordinary to the House of
Lunenburg, having represented to his Majesty that he will be unable
to subsist and support his character unless further supplies be
speedily ordered him on account of his ordinary and extraordinary
allowances, you are to take care of him immediately. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 48.] |
Aug. 3.
The Britannia, off Barcelona. |
Admiral Russell to Sir John Trenchard. " This place will be
delivered to the French upon the first summons, which I suppose
will happen as soon as the fleet retires. The Catalonians are
desirous to keep themselves from the French if the Spaniards would
admit of it; but, no care having been taken to defend the kingdom,
the French are possessed of all the considerable places and posts. It
is credibly reported that most of the officers of the army are in the
French interest, nor does the viceroy escape the censure. |
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"I have had no letter from the King; from Lord Galway I
have received one, but there is nothing in it, except a wish that I
would come upon that coast. If I had not believed the French in
these seas, where they have so vast an advantage over us, would
have tried their fortune, I should hardly have made so long a voyage;
but I must submit to the mortification. It is plain the French will
never engage us but upon such an advantage as I hope we shall
never give them. Ten days longer will be the extremity I shall stay
on this coast. I shall leave a convoy for the wine-ships from Spain,
and take care to send a ship to Algiers for the consul. If I thought
it would not be accounted a fault in England, I would write a letter
to that government, excusing their being disappointed of a present
by Sir Francis Wheler's misfortune and my coming out upon a
sudden resolution, which would not afford time." [H.O. Admiralty 5,
p. 750.] |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
Warrant addressed to the Earl of Romney, reciting that the regiment of foot, commanded by Major-General Sir Henry Bellasis, is to
embark for Flanders, and directing that out of the ordnance stores
the usual proportion of French tents, with thirteen bell tents, are to
issued for the use of the said regiment. [H.O. Military Entry Book
4, p. 63.] |
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Minutes of the proceedings of council regarding orders to be sent
to Sir Cloudesley Shovel, &c. [H.O. Admiralty 7, No. 77.] |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Ensign Thomas Salisbury to go to Harwich and
Holland; for Mr. John Max, Isaac Street, and John Mason, ditto
[S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 234]; for Mr. Claude Enchelin
and — Enchelin, a girl of ten or twelve years of age, ditto
[Ibid., p. 235]; and for Mr. William Goethals, a servant, to go to
Holland [Ibid. 38, p. 606]. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Charles Couchman to apprehend Richard Stacie, —
Holloway, and three others, for treason. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Lord Berkeley, commander-in-chief of the Channel
fleet, to appoint a sufficient convoy for the ships in which the three
regiments of foot, commanded by Lord Cutts, Sir David Collier,
and the Marquis de Rada, are embarked, to see them safely into the
harbour of Ostend. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 39, p. 65.] |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. One of the
clean fifth-rate ships of Lord Berkeley's squadron is to relieve the
Charles galley on her station. The Hampton Court and Ipswich are
to cruize in the Soundings for the security of trade. [H.O. Admiralty
Entry Book 1, p. 161.] |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
The same to the same. If the Coronation pink laden with mortars
be gone to Spithead, she is to receive orders to return, and be under
the orders of Sir Cloudesley Shovel. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
Draft of a letter to Admiral Russell. I had no directions from the
King relative to your stay in the Mediterranean, until the 30th of
July, when he ordered such instructions to be sent as should seem
advisable here. The committee met several times upon the debate
of that matter, and then thought best to lay their considerations
before the King, requesting him to send orders direct from Flanders.
The two months' dry provisions for the supply of the ships with you
will sail in a few days. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 754.] |
Aug. 4.
Leicester. |
The Earl of Stamford to Sir John Trenchard. After you had
made the Queen sensible of the great burden Leicester has lain
under for the quartering of soldiers, even to the ruining of several
families, and lessening of their Majesties' excise, &c., every year
since their Majesties' accession to the throne, I am strangely
surprised to find now again three companies of Col. Luke Levingstone's foot regiment quartered here. I can impute it to nothing
but the ill-will of some persons who are afraid of the town growing
honest. I hope you will use your utmost endeavours to get them
removed. [S.P. Dom. William and Mary 5, No. 103.] |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Sir Robert Cotton. I wrote you on Wednesday
last, by the Queen's command, to stop the packet boat to the Groyne
until you should receive her Majesty's further pleasure. I am
commanded to tell you that her Majesty would have you forthwith
send the enclosed packet to Falmouth, and give directions that the
packet boat sail immediately. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3,
p. 176.] |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Bailiffs of Yarmouth. I received
your letter of the 25th which I deferred answering till the case of
those three persons had been considered by their Majesties' Council,
who are of opinion that, they being all witnesses for their Majesties
against Greenwood, when he shall be taken, their evidence should
not be parted with; but Thompson who is an undoubted subject of
their Majesties may be put on board any of the men-of-war, where
he may be in service and ready, as occasion requires, for his evidence;
and this he ought to look upon as a kindness done him considering
the prosecution he is liable to for going to the enemies' ports; as for
Noaks, it is probable that he is a native of their Majesties' dominions,
and as such he may have the same treatment as Thompson, but
if he should be a Frenchman born that will not exempt him from
giving his testimony as required, especially in criminal causes, and
therefore he must be secured if he cannot give bail for his appearance. As for Quidt's pretensions to be treated as a prisoner of war,
they are of no force to one in his circumstances for, owning himself
to be a Frenchman and coming into their Majesties' dominions without license, being taken in an English ship, he ought to be looked
upon as a spy and used as such, so that if he makes any difficulty
about continuing in custody he must submit to trial by court martial.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 49.] |
Aug. 4.
Westminster. |
Warrant to the Earl of Montagu, Master of the Wardrobe, to
deliver to Sir Fleetwood Sheppard, knight, certain parcels of
upholstery for new furnishing the House of Peers, the furniture
which is now there being very old, decayed and often mended.
[S.P. Dom. Signet Office Letter Book 13, p. 152.] |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Johan Paulus and Sarah Abrahams to go to Holland;
and for Edward Hampton, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 38,
p. 606.] |
Aug. 5.
The Neptune, off St. Helens. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to the Duke of Shrewsbury. The three
regiments are now embarked on the hospital and transport ships
with the fleet. No provision having been made for victualling
them, I have ventured to direct the Victuallers' agent in the fleet to
supply them with provisions for a fortnight at whole allowance.
[H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 762.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Colonel Gibson. The enclosed being a letter
of the Queen's to Lieutenant-Admiral Allemonde, I desire you will
send it to him with all the care and speed possible. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 176.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Sir Cloudesley Shovel. I supposed you
would have taken the three regiments embarked with the fleet, but
not finding this expressed in your letter of yesterday, I enclose an
order, signed by her Majesty, for your so doing, and for the said
regiments to be supplied with a fortnight's provisions. [Ibid. 5,
p. 50.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Directing the
issue of 500l. to Lord Berkeley for contingent expenses, including 50l.
to Captain Benbow. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 161.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
The same to Mr. Allemonde. [Ibid., p. 162]. Enclosing: Orders to
Lieutenant Admiral Allemonde to proceed to the Downs, and to sail
thence as soon as weather permits, to put in execution such designs
against the enemy as shall be agreed upon at a council of flag officers.
[Ibid.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Berkeley. Directing him to sail with the machine
and other vessels, prepared for the present expedition, towards the
coast of Dunkirk, and there to endeavour to burn and destroy the
enemies' ships lying in the brake or road there, and to give such
assistance to Sir Martin Beckman and Mr. Meisters in their attempt
to destroy the forts at the entrance of that harbour as shall be
thought advisable by a council of flag officers; and afterwards to
proceed with the squadron to further annoy the enemy. [H.O.
Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 162.] |
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Bridget Wake to her daughter, Lady Elizabeth Russell, in London.
Requests her to send money by the bearer, so as not to lose by
the exchange; and sending a message to Mons. Macdonnell.
[S.P. Dom. William and Mary 5, No. 104.] Enclosing:— |
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The same to her niece Therese, approving her return to her mother in
Portugal. [Ibid., No. 104 i.] |
Aug. 6.
Speke. |
Thomas Norris to—. Capt. Baker has performed his charge
with all care, but had not that success he at first expected. I gave
him the best advice I could, as knowing this country better than any
stranger; but the Popish gentlemen have such private retreats and
so many friends that it was no surprize to me he failed of taking
some that he was the most desirous to apprehend. I leave it to him
to give you an account of his proceedings, as also of several irregular
and undutiful proceedings by some justices of peace in this county,
which is well worth your notice. If some of the men now apprehended be not brought to their trials it will turn to our prejudice; I
am fully satisfied that if you fairly convict a number, especially of
the protestants, it will be in our power to choose (even in this
county) much better members of Parliament in case of a dissolution.
[Ibid., No. 105.] |
| Aug. 6. |
Order by William Farington and Robert Mawdesley, under their
seals, to the high constables of the hundred of Leyland, co.
Lancaster, to issue their precepts to the petty constables of the said
hundred to make diligent search for arms and ammunition, &c., in
the possession of any papist or reputed papist, and to seize to their
Majesties' use all horses, except such as have been allowed, valued
and certified, in the custody or possession of such papists, by virtue
of the act for the better securing the government by disarming
papists and reputed papists. [H.O. Law Papers 1, No. 56.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
Passes for John Rawlins, and his servant Thomas True, to go to
Harwich or Gravesend for Holland; for Henry Baxman, a German,
ditto; for Dorcas Watson, Dorcas her daughter, and Morgan Lloyd
her manservant, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 235];
for Thomas Grey, ditto; and for John Stanton, ditto [Ibid. 38,
p. 607]. |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Cloudesley Shovell, admiral of the red squadron,
to take with him the ships and vessels on which the three
regiments of foot, commanded by Lord Cutts, Sir David Collier, and
the Marquis de Rada, are lately embarked, when he sails with the
fleet to the Downs; and to give orders to supply the said regiments
with provisions for a fortnight. [Ibid. 39, p. 66.] |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Lord Lucas. Mrs. Walmesley having
desired leave to see Mr. Walmesley, her brother, now a prisoner in
the Tower, her Majesty has been pleased to consent to it. You are
accordingly to permit her to see her said brother once only, in the
presence of a warder. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 176.] |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Lords of the Admiralty. Upon an
information brought to me I have taken up a messenger, Major
MacDonald, who proves to be a person that has broke prison at
Plymouth, where he was committed as having been taken in a
French privateer, for which I suppose you will think he ought to be
tried by the commission of oyer and terminer for the Admiralty,
and I have therefore given order that he be delivered to the officer
you shall appoint to receive him. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5,
p. 51.] |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Ordering naval
stores to be delivered to Mons. Vander Goes, rear-admiral of Holland,
at Portsmouth. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 163.] |
[Aug. 7.]
The Neptune at St. Helens. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to the Duke of Shrewsbury, requesting an
order for the victualling of the three regiments of Lord Cutts, Sir
David Collier and the Marquis de Rada, now on vessels to sail with
his squadron. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 766.] |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of John Page and Edward Thunder,
prisoners in Surrey county gaol, for horse-stealing, praying pardon.
Referred for report to Mr. Justice Samuel Eyre. [S.P. Dom. Petition
Entry Book 2, p. 418.] |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Anne Withers and several other
women on behalf of William Orington, condemned to die on board
the London. Referred for report to the Lords of the Admiralty.
[Ibid.] |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Nicholas Gemser, and Mary his wife, two poor exiled
Palatines, to go to Harwich and Holland; for Mrs. Mary Brun, and
Mary Sydlin, her servant, to go to Gravesend and Holland;
[S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 236]; for John Fransen, a Dutchman, to go to Holland; for John Cornelis, a Dutch seaman, ditto [Ibid.
38, p. 608]; for Mary Thompson and Mary Gordin with two children,
ditto; for Peter Varenne, ditto; and for Catherine Walker, Elizabeth
Grow, Jane Galley, Williamin Laxton, Catherine Tinker, and Sarah
White, with nine children, ditto [Ibid., p. 609]. |
Aug. 8.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Ordering the
sailing of the victualling ships for Cadiz, without staying for the
bomb-vessels. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 163.] |
Aug. 8.
Lyme. |
John Lymen to Sir John Trenchard. The master of the William
of this place, from Guernsey, laden with prize salt, reports that their
Majesties' ships the Soladoprize and a pink of ten guns forced four
privateers and one merchantman ashore to the southward of Cape
La Hogue; they burnt the merchantman, but could not destroy the
privateers, being opposed from the shore. A Guernsey privateer
chased a French merchant ship ashore, boarded her, and brought her
off. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 770.] |
Aug. 8.
Off the banks of Flanders. |
Copy of a letter from Vice-Admiral Hopson. We have had a false
alarm of the sailing of Du Bart from Dunkirk, but have anchored
again in our previous station. I hope the Admiralty will order us
two ships in place of the Dover and Norwich, and some fire-ships,
for we cannot trust to the Dutch, they sailing so very ill. The
Greenwich has returned with water, but it is very little amongst us
all, so I have ordered her to the Downs for more. I have desired
the King to be pleased to order the Dutch to look after their own
fishery, and us after ours, that we may be able to secure both; and
that the squadron may be strengthened with more ships. The
second lieutenant of the Portland has been taken by a Dunkirk
privateer, and I have appointed Mr. John Hare, midshipman of the
Dreadnought, in his place, he having a very good certificate from
Captain Coates. |
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We have news from a burgher-master of Niewport, who is in
correspondence with the Dutch Commodore. They say twenty sail
of privateers are out already; our scouts have given chase to several,
but they outsail us; so will Du Bart whenever he comes out. Two
Englishmen on a Dantzig flyboat, which came out from Dunkirk,
say that Du Bart's squadron is doubled-manned. I wish we had
more men, for we are all in a very ill condition to engage an enemy,
and the small complement of men we have are most of them sad
souls and very sickly, and the pilots we have aboard will not take
charge to the northward. It is said by many that they expect a
reinforcement from Brest to fight our squadron, which I hear
especially from Captain Bartholomew Bussell, commander of a
Spanish man-of-war. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 774.] |
Aug. 8.
Whitehall. |
Passes for John Chaperon to go to Harwich or Gravesend for
Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 236]; and for Mr. William
Busby, with his wife and two children, to go to Harwich or down the
river for Holland [Ibid., p. 237]. |
Aug. 8.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Richard Hopkins to apprehend Sir Thomas Stanley
for high treason. [Ibid. 38, p. 609.] |
Aug. 8.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Hendrick Jansen, a Dutch soldier, to go to Holland; for
Mary de Bier and Sara her daughter, ditto. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 9.
Frankfort. |
Charles [Landgrave of Hesse Cassel] to the King. Exculpating himself from the charge brought against him of refusing to act in concert
with the "Margrave" of Baden in the affair of Mannheim, referring for
confirmation of his statements to Major-General the Count of Nassau
Weilburg. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest15, No. 53.] |
Aug. 9.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Lords Justices of Ireland,
pressing for an answer to his letter to them of 12 June last. [S.P.
Ireland King's Letter Book 2, p. 7.] |
Aug. 9.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Earl of Tweeddale. Yesterday I received your
letter of the 2nd of this month, and am glad to find I remain in the
thoughts of a man I have so great value for, and if at any time I
can be useful to you in your public or private concerns I am entirely
disposed to obey your commands. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5,
p. 51.] |
Aug. 9.
Falmouth. |
Daniel Gwin to Sir John Trenchard, conveying the shipping news
of the port. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 778.] |
Aug. 9.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mr. Jeffrey Holmes to go to Harwich or Gravesend for
Holland; for Captain Theodore Dury, their Majesties' engineer,
ditto; for Catherine Hartickin and her child, Rachel Barnes, and
Anne Powell, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 237]; for
Frances Passedoit, a French protestant, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 609];
and for Martin Colart, a Dutchman, ditto [Ibid., p. 610]. |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the King. I cannot but be extremely
glad your Majesty has taken those resolutions you have concerning
the Straits' fleet. I confess there is some hazard in it, but if it succeed
it will be a great advantage. |
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There has been a meeting this evening about changing the
management of the victualling into a contract, but no resolution yet
taken, and the victuallers are to be discoursed with to-morrow
morning, to know what money they will expect for carrying on this
unforeseen service. |
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I have had another letter from the person that formerly gave
notice that a project of a separate peace was carrying on in the Court
of Spain, which confirms his former advice, but I suppose Mr. Russel
will be a sufficient agent to prevent such a proceeding. [S.P. Dom.
King William's Chest15, No. 54.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
The same to Capt. Baron. I am informed that several persons
are endeavouring to go by sea to Scotland, against whom there are
warrants out. I send you the names of the said persons with their
descriptions, and you are to secure such of them as shall be found on
board or ashore at Gravesend, and send them hither with a guard.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 52.] Appending list of persons:— |
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John Auchmutill is a little man, reddish face, with a "campaigne"
periwig, a brown suit with black buttons. Captain Patrick Auchmutill
is a slender man, somewhat pimply faced, not very tall, with a long fair
periwig. Captain McAdam is a handsome man, pretty tall, of a fair
complexion, his nose somewhat rising, with his own flaxen hair not very
long curling upon his shoulders. James Murray is a tall thin man of
a fair complexion with white lank hair, sometimes a white camlet coat,
sometimes a blue coat. Alexander Gabine is a man not very tall,
pretty well made, of a black complexion with a black periwig, his teeth
are black and a little rotten. The above persons, or some of them, intend
[going] to Leith in Scotland in a Scotch ship that falls down the river
this day or speedily. There are warrants for treason against them.
There is a sea passenger called Halliburton in the ships concerned with
their passage to Scotland. [Ibid., p.52.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury.
The Queen has been moved upon the enclosed petition of George
Blackborne, and commands that you forthwith give directions for
the discharge of the petitioner out of prison, and that the arrear of
240l. mentioned in his petition be wholly remitted to him by allowing
the same upon his account, or in such other manner your lordships
shall think most proper. Enclosure not entered. [Ibid. 3, p. 177.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty, directing the victuallers
for Cadiz to be stayed during the Queen's pleasure. [H.O. Admiralty
Entry Book 1, p. 163.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Lord Berkeley, enclosing a plan of Calais with
observations. Enclosure not entered. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1,
p. 164.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
The same to Mr. Abraham Stock at Deal. I desire upon receipt
hereof you will forthwith send the enclosed for Lord Berkeley with
what haste and care you can to his lordship. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 3, p. 177.] |
[Aug.] 10.
The Neptune in the Downs. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to the Duke of Shrewsbury. I arrived this
afternoon in the Downs with the English fleet, the Dutch not sailing
with me. Owing to overcrowding of the soldiers on the ships,
although I have made some changes, I fear they will still be too
much " pestered " to continue long on board without danger of
sickness. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 782.] |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Jane Guibaud and Mary her daughter, Mary and Jane
Thomas, Jane Baudy and Jane Moyne, six French Protestant
women, to go to Harwich or Gravesend for Holland [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 37, p. 237]; for Catherine Preston, Elizabeth
Herrington, Mary Witty, Catherine Bennet, Margaret Lane, and
Mary Maklannell, six soldiers' wives, ditto; for Johanna Camel,
Catherine Dorrington, Elizabeth Weyland, Elizabeth Ducker, and
Jacoba Heyndricx, five soldiers' wives and their eight children,
ditto [Ibid., p. 238]; and for Mary de France, ditto [Ibid.38,
p. 610]. |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the reprieve for 20 days of John Page and Edward
Thunder, who at the last general assizes, held at Kingston-onThames, were convicted of felony and sentenced to death. [Ibid.,
p. 611.] |
Aug. 10.
Lyme. |
John Lymen to Sir John Trenchard, reporting the shipping news
of the place. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 786.] |
Aug. 10.
Falmouth. |
Daniel Gwin to the same, containing the shipping news of the
port.[Ibid., p. 790.] |
Aug. 11.
The Neptune in the Downs. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to [Sir John Trenchard], desiring
approbation of his proceedings in firing on the Danish man-of-war
which refused to strike to him in the Downs, a place which has
always been esteemed (in this respect) as it were their Majesties'
bed-chamber; and asking direction for his future proceedings.
Copy. [Ibid., p. 796.] |
Aug. 11.
Deal. |
Abraham Stock to [Sir John Trenchard]. The English fleet
under Lord Berkeley came into the Downs yesterday evening, and
the Dutch under Vice-Admiral Allemonde this forenoon. Several
machine-vessels have also come in, and Mr. Meisters and Sir Martin
Beckman have been with me for a supply of six Deal yawls for the
use of their machines, with which I cannot furnish them except by
order of the Navy Board. |
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An unlucky accident happened here this morning. The Danish
man-of-war that was sent in with the fleet of merchantmen bound to
France refused to strike his pendant at our fleet's coming into the
Downs, and did the like this morning; upon which the Stirling
Castle got under sail and as she came towards the Dane fired three
guns at him, at considerable distance one from the other. All this
warning would not make him strike his pendant, so our ship coming
up fired a broadside into the Dane with volleys of small shot, all
which was answered smartly by the Dane; and although the
beginning and ending was in my sight, I could not discern which
fired the broadside first; there are men killed and wounded on both
sides. |
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Postscript dated 12th August: I have only to add that as soon as
the two broadsides had passed the Dane took in all his colours, but
awhile after put his ensign and jack abroad, and a little after took
all in again till the Resident of Denmark came on board, when he
spread his colours again, but no pendant, and saluted Lord Berkeley,
who returned the salute. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 792.] |
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Minutes of the proceedings of council respecting admiralty matters,
e.g. that the Commissioners of Prizes be ordered to buy two ships of
bay salt, lately taken prize, for their Majesties' use; &c. [Ibid. 7,
No. 78.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to Lord Berkeley. The Queen directs that
your first attempt shall be upon Dunkirk, if thought practicable by a
council of flag officers, being a service of greater importance than
any now proposed. And the success of this attempt depending very
much upon the effect of the machine-vessels, her Majesty is desirous
that the experiment should be tried, provided the men-of-war be not
too much exposed by it.[H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 164.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty, summoning them to a
committee of Council, which the Navy Board shall attend. [Ibid., 165.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Treasury. The Queen is informed
that there are two ships laden with bay salt, lately taken prize; her
Majesty commands me to order you to forthwith direct the
Commissioners of the Prizes to buy the said salt for their Majesties'
service. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 178.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Duke of Newcastle. I had not so
long deferred returning an answer to your letter of July 23rd, but that
I could not sooner give you a perfect account of your commands; but
to-day the Queen has signed a direction to the Keeper to pass your
patent for Custos Rotulorumof the county of Nottingham. I shall
take the first opportunity, when you come to town, to acknowledge
the honour and favour you designed me. [Ibid. 5, p. 53.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. I send you a list (which
I received yesterday) of Dutch ships that are now employed as convoys and cruisers, also a copy of Mr. Prior's letter giving an account
of how they received Vice-Admiral Hopson's representation of the
29th past, and of their intentions' to be less restrained hereafter in
their communication as to what ships shall be fitted out. Enclosures
not here appended. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Richard, Earl of Ranelagh, paymaster-general of the
forces, to pay to William Stoughton, chaplain to the late regiment
of horse commanded by Colonel Francis Langston, which was broken
up in Flanders, the sum of sixty pounds, sixteen shillings, and sixpence, the arrears of half-pay due to him from 1 April, 1693, to
1 April, 1694, when he entered into pay as chaplain to Colonel
Rowe's regiment of foot. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 38, p. 612.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Pass for James Coleman to go to Holland on the recommendation
of the churchwardens of St. James's parish. [Ibid., p. 613.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Robert, Lord Lucas, chief governor of the Tower, to
take into custody Sir Thomas Stanley charged with high treason.
[Ibid.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
"Mr. Penn's grant of the government of Pennsylvania. Whereas
by reason of great miscarriages in the government of the province of
Pennsylvania in America, and the absence of the proprietor, the
same had fallen into disorder and confusion, by means whereof the
public peace and the administration of justice was broken and violated;
and there was also great want of provision for the guard and defence
of the said province against the enemy; whereby it was apprehended
that the said provinces and adjacent colonies were much in danger of
being lost from the crown of England; therefore for the better
security of our subjects there it was found necessary to take the
government thereof into our hands, and on Oct. 21 in the 4th year of
our reign Benjamin Fletcher, esq., governor-in-chief of the province
of New York, was appointed captain-general and governor-in-chief in
and over the said province of Pennsylvania and country (sic) of Newcastle, and colonies of East and West New Jersey and all territories and
tracts of land depending thereon in America; and whereas application
has been made to us by William Penn, esq., proprietor of our said
province of Pennsylvania, that he may be restored to the administration
of the government thereof, as formerly, we have thought fit to restore
him to the same, and to revoke so much of our said commission to
Benjamin Fletcher as relates to the province of Pennsylvania and
the country of Newcastle." [Ibid., p. 616.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Simon Chapman, messenger, to search for and apprehend Thomas Jones, together with his papers, for treasonable
practices. [Ibid. 39, p. 66.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the payment to John Robinson, gentleman, agent to
the King of Sweden's court, of the sum of 40s. by the day for his
ordinary entertainment, and of what is become due to him by letters
patent of 20 Oct., 4 William and Mary, until 2 Aug. last. [Ibid.,
p. 67.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir John Somers, Keeper of the Great Seal of England,
to prepare a grant of the office of Custos Rotulorum of Nottingham
to John, Duke of Newcastle, in place of William, Earl of Kingston,
deceased. [Ibid., p. 68.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrants to Simon Chapman, messenger, to apprehend — Wise,
together with his papers, for treasonable practices.[Ibid., p. 69.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for Mr. Hugh White, to be ensign to Lieut.-Colonel
Joseph Johnson in Colonel Mordant's regiment of foot; and for
Mr. Thomas Pritchard to be ensign to Captain Hugh Deane in the
same regiment. [H.O. Military Entry Book 3, p. 224.] |
Aug. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the wardens and other electors of New College, Oxford,
and of the college near Winchester, to elect Abraham Weeks, a scholar
of Winchester, to New College aforesaid. [H.O. King's Letters 2,
p. 58.] |
Aug. 12.
Manchester. |
Lord Willoughby to Sir John Trenchard. Begging the office of
provost marshal of Barbadoes for Capt. Finney, in succession to the
present holder, Mr. Hannay, who is aged and very infirm. [S.P.
Dom. William and Mary 5, No. 106.] |
Aug. 12.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Enclosing copies
of two letters from Sir Martin Beckman and Mr. Meesters, dated
10 and 11 August, and directing that the necessary orders shall be
given accordingly. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 165.] |
Aug. 12.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Lord Lucas, governor of the Tower, to permit Lady
Stanley to have access once to her husband, Sir Thomas Stanley,
now a prisoner for high treason. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 38,
p. 614.] |
Aug. 12.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to John, Lord Berkeley, for the reprieve of Michael
Grove until further pleasure. He was lately tried at a courtmartial held at the Nore on board the Londonand found guilty of
having deserted the service, and sentenced to death. [Ibid.39,
p. 72.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Lords of the Admiralty. Enclosing
copies of papers from the Hague and Hamburg (not here appended).
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 56.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Attorney-General. Colonel John Parker, late a
prisoner in the Tower for high treason, has made his escape from
there on last Saturday night. Her Majesty commands me to order
you to prepare a draft of a proclamation to be brought to the Council
to-morrow at ten o'clock in the morning for discovering and apprehending the said Colonel Parker (whose description is here enclosed),
and inserting the reward of — to such as shall retake and
secure him, or if they were instrumental in his escape or have had
any hand in concealing him, that when they bring him in they shall
have the reward of — besides being indemnified. [Ibid., p. 55.]
Appending:— |
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Description of Colonel John Parker: aged about forty years; a fair
man, somewhat long visaged, with a sharp chin and a high thin nose,
and is a little marked with smallpox; his hair brown, but he generally
wears a fair periwig; his size is rather less than a middle stature, with
soft speech and smiling countenance when he speaks. He goes a little
lamish with some wound he has received, as he pretends. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. Application being made
yesterday by some well-known persons, for a reprieve for Michael
Grove, mariner, whose execution was ordered on Wednesday next;
there being no expectation of the board meeting on Sunday to
receive the Queen's wishes, and the time appointed for his execution
drawing so near, the Queen sent her warrant immediately to Lord
Berkeley for respiting the execution of the sentence passed upon the
said Grove until further notice. [Ibid., p. 54.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Mr. Recorder. I enclose you the
petitions of Edward Tobyn and Mary Wilkinson, which seem to be
cases fit for compassion in their different kinds, and if you are of the
same opinion (which I desire to know) I shall be all the more willing
to ask her Majesty to extend her mercy to them. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 5, p. 54.] |
Aug. 13.
The Downs. |
J. H. Pauly, Danish Resident, to the Duke of Shrewsbury. I
came to this place to dispatch our Danish merchantmen bound for
France with the first favourable wind, and was much surprized to
learn what took place here on Saturday about six o'clock a.m.; the
noise of it will resound through Europe, and its memory never be
effaced; it will serve as common cause for all powers owning
men-of-war and keeping a fleet at sea. |
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The cause of complaint is as follows: In order to make the
Guldenleu (a man-of-war assigned by my master to escort the others,
under the command of Commander Barfood) strike her "pendant,"
Captain Dean of the English warship Stirling Castle sailing up by
order of Sir Cloudesley Shovel, and coming aboard the Danish
vessel, gave her a full broadside and a volley of musketry, obliging
our ship to reply in like fashion, though she was riding at anchor
surrounded by the ships under her convoy. Several were killed and
wounded on both sides. And what is worse, the English captain,
after the firing, ordered a boatload of soldiers to go and take
possession of our ship, and some of them had already begun to rifle
the ship when they received counter-orders. |
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The whole thing happened because the Guldenleuwas obliged to
come in here with the other vessels by order of the Queen. This
outrage is not only a violation of the laws of hospitality, but is the
more flagrant because my master always allows English men-of-war
to carry their pendants in the ports under his jurisdiction, and
under the very guns of his castles. |
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All I can do is to suspend my judgment until I receive orders
from my master; meanwhile I beg you will prepare the Queen and
her council to render some signal satisfaction in proportion with the
magnitude of the insult. [H.O. Admiralty 7, No. 79.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Robert Molesworth, esq., shewing
that in 1680 Colonel William Tuit borrowed 100l. of petitioner, who
from 1684 till near the beginning of their Majesties' reign, was on
his travels and could not sue for the recovery of the debt. Tuit took
part with their Majesties' enemies and was slain at Aughrim, being
out-lawed of high treason before his death. He left small estates in
Galway and Westmeath. Petitioner prays a demise of these estates
to him for a term of years. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 3, p. 68.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall |
Warrant to appoint Charles Shales goldsmith to their Majesties
in as full and ample a manner as Bernard Eales held the same office.
[S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 38, p. 535.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Alexander Broquett to go to Harwich or Gravesend for
Holland; for Henry and George Lasser, two brothers, and soldiers
by profession, and John Raab, a tradesman, ditto. [Ibid. 37,
p. 238.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Sir Robert Cotton. The Queen is pleased
to direct you to give immediate orders for stopping the Spanish
packet-boat until you shall receive further orders. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 178.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. The Queen directs that
an account shall be transmitted to Mr. Russell of what stores you
shall be able to send to him, and in what time you think the same
will be ready. |
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Understanding from Lord Berkeley that you have ordered the
Charles galley, which was formerly directed to join his lordship, to go
a convoy to Portsmouth, the Queen directs that you order the said
galley to continue with the fleet under his lordship, and appoint
another convenient ship to go as convoy in her room. [H.O. Admiralty
Entry Book 1, p. 165.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Draft (with the Queen's signature) of instructions for Edward
Russell, Esq., admiral of the fleet. Having thought it necessary
that the fleet under your command should continue in the Mediterranean, we have sent for your better guidance the following particular
instructions, viz.: |
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(1) That you remain in the Mediterranean till further order,
disposing of the men-of-war in such manner as you shall judge best; |
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(2) That you keep the fleet, or such part of it as you shall think
fit, at sea, for the better annoying of the enemy, and protecting the
trade of our subjects and allies, as long as you shall judge it
requisite and safe; |
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(3) That when you think it necessary to put into port, you shall
repair with the fleet to Cadiz, where we have ordered supplies to be
sent to you from England, but you shall be at liberty to dispose of
the ships in any other port, at your discretion; |
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(4) That you keep a sufficient number of scouts and cruisers to gain
the best intelligence you can of the enemy, especially what menof-war of theirs pass the Straits, either from or towards the North
seas; and particularly you are to keep out cruisers towards Cape St.
Vincent, for the better securing of the supplies to be sent to you; |
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(5) That you take especial care to prevent the enemy being
furnished with naval stores in the Mediterranean; |
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(6) That if the French fleet or any part of it shall pass the Straits
to come into these seas, you take care that at least an equal force
of the ships under your command do forthwith follow them, either
to engage and stop them, or, in default thereof, to come away for
England, for the strengthening our fleet here; |
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(7) That if it appear to you impracticable to refit our fleet in those
parts, so as that it may be timely serviceable the next year, you do
then return with the same to England; but you are not to make
use of this liberty except in case of very great necessity; |
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(8) That you advise us from time to time of your proceedings, that
we may thereupon furnish you with the necessary orders and
supplies. [Ibid., p. 167.] |
| Aug. 14. |
Minutes of the proceedings of council touching certain details of
admiralty matters. [H.O. Admiralty 7, No. 80.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation for the apprehension of Colonel John Parker, with a
reward of 400l. Printed. [S.P. Dom. Proclamations, Vol. 16,
No. 103.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Passes and post-warrant for Mr. Saunder Allen, with Elizabeth his
wife, and George his son, to go to Harwich and Holland; for Colonel
John Courthope and his three servants, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 37, p. 239]; for Captain Stanhope and a servant, ditto; and for
Catharine Johnson and Anne Hooper, with one child, ditto [Ibid. 38,
p. 614]. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to permit Mr. Edward Turnor for once to have access to
Captain Edward Roberts, now a prisoner for high treason. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the High Sheriff of Leicester for the reprieve of John
Chapleine until 10 Sept. He was found guilty of burglary at the
Leicester assizes and sentenced to death. [Ibid. 39, p. 70.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for grant of letters patent to Robert Baden of London,
junior, for his invention of an engine or motion work for raising,
forcing and discharging of water in greater quantities and less time
than hath hitherto been used. [Ibid., p. 71.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant signed by the Queen, countersigned by the Duke of
Shrewsbury, to the wardens and electors of New College, Oxford, to
elect Henry Thomas, "a child of our college of Winchester," at their
election in 1695. [S.P. Dom. 5, No. 107.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Caveat that nothing pass concerning a patent for making farthings
or halfpence in Ireland, till notice be given to Sir Stephen Evance.
[S.P. Dom. Entry Book74, p. 2.] |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Wardens and other electors of New College,
Oxford, and the college of Winchester, directing them to admit
Henry Thomas, a child of the college of Winchester, at the election
of 1695. [H.O. Church Book 1, p. 144.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Commissioners of the Treasury. I
have his Majesty's commands to send you the establishment of pay
(here enclosed) for four regiments of horse, and four of foot of the
Hanover troops which have been entertained in their Majesties'
service and pay from the 7/17th of March last by virtue of a treaty
with the Elector of Brunswick, by which it was also further agreed
that the said regiments should enjoy all other advantages as to
forage-wagons, recruits and the like, that are allowed to any other
foreign troops in their Majesties' service; and it is his Majesty's
pleasure that you forthwith give orders for remitting from time to
time to Mr. Hill, deputy paymaster to the forces in Flanders, the
needful sums for the payment of the said troops, and that there be
no delay in it, in consideration there is so much time run out since
their pay became due. Enclosure not here entered. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 56.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. The Queen commands
you to give orders for the Danish man-of-war now under arrest in
the Downs, for the affront lately offered to their Majesties' fleet, to be
forthwith brought about into the river and to be secured there till
further order. But for the Danish merchant-ships which were
secured at the same time to be released from the said arrest, and be
left in the same condition they were before. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 5, p. 57.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Captain Billop. I have received your
letter of yesterday, and the seven persons mentioned in the margin are
brought hither, whom I have had viewed by some of their countrymen, and not finding amongst them any of those I had information
against, I have discharged them, and you may do the like for the
ship and master that he may proceed on his voyage. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Directing that
orders be given to the convoy and victuallers designed for Cadiz to
make the best of their way thither, taking the enclosed packet for
Admiral Russell. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 166.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Berkeley. In reply to your letters of the 14th
inst. the Queen commands me to put you in mind that, when you
met a committee of council at my office, you were of opinion that,
if Du Bart were in the Brake, or the road before Dunkirk, it were
very feasible to burn his ships or force them on shore with the
fire-ships; the committee was of the same opinion, and her Majesty
thereupon thought fit to give her orders that it should be attempted
in the first place, as well as trying the effect of the machine-vessels,
and is now pleased to repeat her directions that, as soon as the
weather will permit, you sail as near the coast of Dunkirk as with
safety you can, and in case the Dutch or other pilots will undertake
(upon good rewards offered them, which are in this case thought
very necessary to be promised) to carry in the fire-ships and small
frigates, you should endeavour to destroy the enemy's ships there,
unless a council of war shall judge it impracticable; otherwise you
shall proceed to annoy the enemy by such other ways as by a
council of flag officers shall be thought advisable. If anything be
attempted against Dunkirk or the ships in the road there, it must
be under your command, the Dutch making a scruple to obey any
other flag officer than the admiral of a squadron. [Ibid., p. 172.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
The same to Sir Robert Cotton. I am commanded to acquaint
you that her Majesty would have you forthwith send the enclosed
packet to Falmouth, and give directions that the packet-boat now
waiting shall sail immediately with it to the Groyne. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 178.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
Draft of a letter to Admiral Russell. Mr. Blathwayt informs me
the King has sent you orders by way of Genoa for your continuance
in the Mediterranean and ports adjacent. He gave directions to the
committee to prepare instructions to be signed by the Queen to the
same effect. Mr. Blathwayt in his letter notices that no latitude was
left you to come away with the fleet, which his Majesty did not
think convenient, lest it should bring you under doubts and uncertainties that might be prejudicial to the service, his Majesty
supposing, however, that in case of any very pressing reasons you
would do what you judge most requisite for the preservation of
the fleet. When the committee considered this paragraph, they
considered you would not come away, contrary to your orders, in such
exigency, and have therefore inserted in your instructions a latitude
to return home in such case. The King and the committee are
strongly of opinion that it will be extremely for the advantage of
England and the allies if you can hinder the French from coming
northwards, for our trade in the Mediterranean will be preserved,
while that of the French will be obstructed, and the coasts of Spain
will be protected, which must otherwise inevitably fall under the
French dominion; and it may have a very good effect upon Portugal
and the neutral princes of Italy. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 758.] |
Aug. 15.
The Downs. |
J. H. Pauly, Danish Resident, to the Duke of Shrewsbury. I
shall not alter my determination to refrain from complaining to the
Queen touching the insult to the Guldenleu until I receive my
master's instructions; however, I cannot but point out that the
measures which have been taken meanwhile, of examining her
commander, arresting her officers, &c., only aggravate the offence. |
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Lord Berkeley having inquired whether the commander of the
Guldenleu had my master's orders authorizing him to fly his "pendant"
in all such places and ports as he might enter, I beg to state that he
was acting under such orders, which I have now in my own keeping.
I trust you will exert every influence to obtain the speedy discharge
of the Danish merchantmen, together with the commander of the
convoy, in company with the Swedish convoy. [Ibid. 7, No. 81.] |
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Minutes of the proceedings of council respecting orders to be sent
to Lord Berkeley. [Ibid., No. 82.] |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mr. Ezekiah Clerke to go to Gravesend or Harwich for
Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 239]; for Isaac Waterham,
ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 614]; for Peter Prockter, ditto; for Anthony
Bramhorst, a Dutchman, ditto; and for Peter de Graaf, a Dutch
seaman, ditto [Ibid., p. 615]. |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Christopher Wren, surveyor-general of works, to
view several rooms and chambers in the Tower of London, wherein
prisoners have been usually kept, and to give directions for repairing
the same with such bolts, bars, and locks as the chief governor of the
Tower or his deputy shall judge necessary; and to cause Beauchamp's
Tower and the Bloody Tower to be wainscotted and strengthened,
where there shall be occasion. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 16.
The Downs. |
Lord Berkeley to the Duke of Shrewsbury. The extremity of bad
weather has hindered the ships from sailing with the soldiers to
Ostend. The men are much crowded and fall down daily, so that I
believe they will hardly make one good battalion, and therefore be of
little use to their Majesties on the other side of the water. I would
humbly offer whether it would not be for the service to put them on
shore here till her Majesty's pleasure be further known. [H.O.
Admiralty 5, p. 800.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Mr. Harrington. I have your letter of
the 11th, and as I am one of those who have long thought that something ought to be done for you, so I shall be very ready to contribute
towards it as far as I can, and if you will let me know what opportunity there may be to serve you either upon the Commissions of the
Customs and Excise, being now renewed, or by any other way, my
endeavours shall not be wanting. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5,
p. 58.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Mr. Roope. I have received your letter
in which you desire the Queen's leave may be procured for you to go
to Bath; as you are upon the establishment of the forces, that must be
dispatched by the Secretary at War. I have sent to him, and he has
promised me to see that you have a license forthwith sent you for
two months' absence. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Edward, Lord Russell, Treasurer of the Chamber, to
pay to Gideon Royer the sum of 20l. for fairly writing, flourishing
and embellishing, and also gilding and adorning the arms,
ornaments and badges, together with the inscriptions and labels,
on two skins of vellum, viz., two letters, whereof one was sent to
the Grand Seignior and the other to the Grand Vizier. [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 38, p. 616.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Richard Morris, messenger, to search for Colonel John
Parker, late a prisoner in the Tower for high treason, from whence
he has made his escape. [Ibid. 39, p. 70.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation for a general and public fast and humiliation, to be
observed on the 29th inst. in London and Westminster, and on the
19th of Sept. throughout the rest of the country. Printed.
[S.P. Dom. Proclamations Vol. 6, No. 104.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
License for Richard Herbert, esq., high sheriff of Glamorganshire,
to live out of that county during his term of office. [H.O. King's
Letters 2, p. 58.] |
Aug. 17.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Lords Justices of Ireland for the donation of the
united bishoprics of Down and Connor, vacant by the deprivation of
Dr. Thomas Hackett, to Samuel Foley, D.D., Dean of St. Cromrach
in Achonry. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office Letter Book 13, p. 152.] |
Aug. 17.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Isaac Marryott, gent., praying a
reference to the Treasury upon the discovery made by the petitioner,
about eighteen months since, of certain wrongs done to the Crown by
the detention of the revenue thereof, which was then referred to the
Earl of Bridgwater and others, but nothing was done at that time by
reason of the King's departure into Flanders. Reference made to
the Treasury accordingly. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 3, p. 69.] |
Aug. 17.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mr. Paul Gravisset, a French minister, to go to Harwich
and Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 236]; for Jacob
Werckhoven, an old Dutchman, to go to Harwich or Gravesend for
Holland; for Mr. Joseph Beaumont, ditto [Ibid., p. 239]; for
Joseph Cock, ditto; for Mr. Richard Brook, chaplain to the
regiment of guards, ditto; and for John Swats, a German, ditto
[Ibid. 38, p. 619]. |
Aug. 17.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Robert, Lord Lucas, governor of the Tower of London,
to discharge Elishea Dod, gent., from his employment of gaoler of
the Tower, for permitting Colonel John Parker, remaining under
his charge for high treason, to escape, [Ibid. 39, p. 73.] |
Aug. 18.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Lord Lucas. Mrs. Walmsley has desired to
be with her husband, Mr. Walmsley, now a prisoner in the Tower.
Her Majesty is accordingly pleased to give her leave to be with him,
together with a maid servant, for some time. In case Mrs. Walmsley
or her maid servant shall desire to go from him, you are not to permit
either of them to return to him again without her Majesty's further
commands, and you are not to suffer them to have any conversation
with any other person during their stay in the Tower. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 179.] |
Aug. 18.
Lyme. |
John Symon to Sir John Trenchard. The Betty transport ketch,
Francis Purchas, master, has arrived from St. Malo with two
hundred and sixty prisoners. Two men were stifled in the hold, the
ketch being too small and having but one deck. The passengers
report that at St. Malo the people are under such fears, that they
daily remove their best goods into the country. They have three
galleys for their defence, with two or three fire-ships. There are
great numbers of soldiers on the coast, who live at discretion. Some
that travelled from Nantes speak much of the misery of the people,
and of their extreme poverty. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 710.] |
Aug. 18.
Admiralty Office. |
The Lords of the Admiralty to the Duke of Shrewsbury. Forwarding
papers relative to the Danish man-of-war in the Downs that
gave the affront to their Majesties' fleet. [Ibid. 7, No. 83.]
Enclosing:— |
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(1) Copy of a letter from Sir Cloudesley Shovel to the Lords of the
Admiralty, dated on board the Neptune, 16 August, 1694. On our
coming into the Downs on the 10th inst., I found a Danish man-of-war
riding here with pendant and colours flying, and not striking them as
we passed by him, I sent Mr. Raddall, my fourth lieutenant, to him, to
know his reason for not doing it, and to let him know it was expected
from him. He made answer that he would not strike for the English,
nor for any nation in the world; which word being brought by my
lieutenant, I sent Captain Jennings and Captain Leake to him, to let him
know I expected he should strike to his Majesty's ships, or he must expect
to be forced to it.
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They could not prevail with him by their arguments, such as that the
States General's ships did it, notwithstanding our present union, and
our instructions obliged us to compel it of all nations that refused it, and
that, if he struck, he should have liberty to hoist his pendant again.
However, he positively refused, saying he would have his ship sunk first. |
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I thereupon ordered Captain Deane of the Stirling Castle to come as
near him as he could, and oblige him by fair means or force to strike his
pendant and colours as usual. Captain Deane sent me word twice that
the Danish captain was obstinate and would not strike, and I directed
him to put his order into execution. [Ibid., 83 i.] |
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(2) Copy of an order from the same to Captain Deane, directing him,
by fair means or force, to oblige the Danish man-of-war riding in the
Downs to strike his colour and pendant as usual; dated on board the
Neptune, 10 August, 1694. [Ibid.] |
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(3) The deposition of Captain Strickland Tyrhwhit, 17 August, 1694,
who was sent by Captain Robert Deane on board the Danish man-of-war
in the Downs, in company with Major Edward Bowyer, Captain Thomas
Gaughen and Second Lieutenant William Hamilton, to order the Danish
captain to strike his pendant. His answer was that he would strike for
no man in the world, for he held orders from his master not to do it. On
further parley he said that if the flag officer would give him from under
his hand that he had an order from King William and Queen Mary to
make him strike his pendant, he would consider of it in twenty-four
hours. He also said that, by agreement between the King of Sweden and
his King, it was arranged he should wear the pendant outward bound,
and the Swede homeward bound, and that who ever hurt the one hurt
the other. [H.O. Admiralty 7, No. 83 ii.] |
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(4) Like deposition by Thomas Jennings and Andrew Leake, of the
same date. [Ibid., No. 83 iii.] |
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(5) Like deposition by Major Edward Bowyer, of the same date.
[Ibid., No. 83 iv.] |
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(6) Deposition by John Tucker, first lieutenant of the Stirling Castle,
of the same date. He was sent by Captain Deane aboard the Danish
ship to ask the captain if he would strike his pendant; he flew into a
passion, and swore the devil take him if he would not fight so long as
he had a man alive, before he would strike to any man in the world.
[Ibid., No. 83 v.] |
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(7) A like deposition by second lieutenant William Hamilton, of the
same date. [Ibid., No. 83 vi.] |
Aug. 18.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Major John Steeres, setting forth
his services in discovering forfeited estates, and that he has laid out
700l. in the same, and has received a reward of only 60l., and 170l.
out of forfeited lands in Kerry; praying a postponement of his
accounts, and some small parcels of land. Referred for report to the
Lords Justices of Ireland. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 4, p. 1.] |
Aug. 18.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Ludovic Agricola and Leonard Hershman, two German
painters, to go to Gravesend and Denmark [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 37, p. 240]; for John Pieter, a Dutchman, to go to Holland; for
John Leenard, ditto; for Pieter van Rysbeeck, ditto; for Abraham
Dugan Goscheffor, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 619]; and for Daniel Baleve,
ditto [Ibid., p. 620]. |
Aug. 18.
Whitehall. |
Allowance of the extraordinary expenses of Lord Galway,
lieutenant-general of the army, and envoy-extraordinary to the court
of Savoy, in his journey from London to Turin from 7 December,
1693, till 1 March following. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 18.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Benjamin Maris to search for Colonel John Parker,
who has escaped from the Tower, in the houses of Lord Griffin, Sir
William Halford, and Mr. — Nevill, it being reported that he lies
concealed near Harborough, Leicestershire. [Ibid., p. 627.] |
Aug. 20.
Deal. |
Abraham Stock to Sir John Trenchard. Lord Berkeley's squadron
was obliged to put back to Deal in a storm. [H.O. Admiralty 5,
p. 706.] |
Aug. 20.
Falmouth. |
Daniel Gwynn to the same, containing the shipping news of the
port, and accounts of engagements between privateers. [Ibid.,
p. 820.] |
Aug. 20.
Admiralty Office. |
The Lords of the Admiralty to the Duke of Shrewsbury. [H.O.
Admiralty 5, p. 808.] Enclosing:— |
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(1) Copy of a letter from Vice-Admiral Hopson, dated from the coast
of Flanders, 18 August, 1694. Du Bart still lies with his squadron in
Dunkirk road, and I believe will not stir till he sees us beaten to pieces
by the continual bad weather we have upon this coast. The Montagu
having lost both anchors and two cables, and being very unfit for sea, is
proceeding to the Nore, and I have removed into the Portland. Several
of the Dutch ships have lost their anchors. I hope their lordships will
not let us lie here much longer, for we can do no service, and Du Bart
is laughing at us; also that they will be pleased to order me some light
ships to keep out upon the scout, for we have none here fit for that purpose. [Ibid., p. 812.] (2) Copy of a letter from Lord Berkeley to the
Secretary of the Admiralty, dated in the Downs, 18 August, 1694. I
have just been informed by a man that swam last night from the Danish
man-of-war that she has a great quantity of lead and tin under her
ballast. She is now going up with the Swiftsure. [Ibid., p. 816.] |
| Aug. 20. |
Extract of the representations of the Commissioners of the
Admiralty to the Committee of Trade and Plantations concerning
ships for Jamaica. The ships we can propose for all services this
winter are nine third-rates, twenty fourth-rates, twenty fifth-rates
and fourteen sixth-rates, of which forty-three are, by a late act of
parliament, appointed to cruise to secure the merchant-ships; so there
remain five third-rates, four fourth-rates, seven fifth-rates and four
sixth-rates to answer all services as foreign convoys. If it be
her Majesty's pleasure that some men-of-war be sent forthwith to
Jamaica, for the security of that island, we would suggest the
Dunkirk, Ruby, Reserve, Assistance, Terrible, and Hawk
for that service. [Ibid., p. 804.] |
Aug. 20.
Chester Castle. |
Col. Roger Kirkby to Sir John Trenchard. I have taken care that
the persons under my charge shall be secured till you think fit to
send for them. They looked very melancholy till the news of Parker's
escape, as I am informed by some of the garrison; nor since do they
much rejoice. [S.P. Dom. William and Mary 5, No. 108.] |
Aug. 20.
Richborough. |
William Brockman to —. I had hoped that, in the country
where I distinguished myself with the earliest and forwardest for the
support of this revolution, I might have enjoyed the command of
Sandgate Castle, as a small mark of the government's countenance.
[Ibid., No. 109.] |
Aug. 20.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for Mr. Robert Lilbourne to be lieutenant to Captain
Stanhope in Colonel Gibsone's regiment of foot; for Mr. Waenlisse
to be ensign of Major Handyside's company in the same regiment;
for Mr. Francis Edgworth to be ensign to Lieutenant-Colonel
Francis Edgworth in Sir Richard Atkins' regiment [H.O. Military
Entry Book 3, p. 224]; and for Mr. Francis Marriet to be ensign to
Captain Willoughby Aston in the same regiment [Ibid., p. 225]. |
Aug. 20.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mrs. Anne Robinson and Elizabeth Osborne, her maid,
to go to Harwich or Gravesend for Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 37, p. 240]; for Catharina Merdelis with her little daughter,
ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 612]; for William Cooper and Cornelis van Elten,
Dutch soldiers, ditto; for Bastian Maartensen, ditto [Ibid., p. 621];
and for Johan Mans and John Eysseerd, Germans, ditto [Ibid.,
p. 622]. |
Aug. 21.
Whitehall. |
Sir John Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Enclosing, for
report, the memorial of the Marquis of Carmarthen (not here entered).
[H.O. Admiralty 3, p. 97.] |
Aug. 21.
Whitehall. |
Order to Captain Sincock, commander of the ship the Tiger Prize,
or in his absence the commander-in-chief of the Turkey convoy,
directing him to follow the orders of Admiral Russell. [H.O.
Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 174.] |
Aug. 21.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for Mr. Timothy Eccles to be ensign to Captain
Dantilly in Colonel Courthope's regiment of foot [H.O. Military Entry
Book 3, p. 224]; for Mr. Simon Parry to be lieutenant to Major William
Hamilton in the same regiment. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 21.
Whitehall. |
Passes for James Cook, a young man, to go to Harwich or Gravesend
for Holland; for Reby Mayer, Abraham and Isaac Jerusalem,
Abraham Lion, Jacob Nunes, Moses de Ribas, David La Mar,
Abraham Bayone, Phineas Abraham and Samuel Bon Dia (being
poor Jews) ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 240]; for the Sieur
Lewis Bergler, a German captain, ditto; for Mary Hall, a servant
maid, ditto [Ibid., p. 241]; for Mr. George Brown and John Roberts
ditto; and for Henry Dul Hager, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 622]. |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty, directing that three
months' dry victuals for the fleet under Admiral Russell be provided
with all possible expedition. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 173.] |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Berkeley. The Queen having thought fit to
direct that the first and second-rate ships be forthwith brought into
the river in order to be laid up, her Majesty is pleased to give your
lordship leave to come on shore for your health, according to your
desire in your letter of the 17th instant. [Ibid.] |
[Aug. 23.]
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners of the Treasury. Enclosing an
estimate of the cost of three months' provisions to be supplied to
the fleet under Admiral Russell, and directing that effectual care be
taken to furnish money for the same, and for answering the credit
to be sent abroad. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Bailiffs of Yarmouth. I deferred
answering your letter of the 9th inst. till I heard further from their
Majesties' Council concerning Noakes and Quedt; they are now of
opinion that since Noakes owns himself, and it appears that he is a
native of this kingdom, he ought to be committed for high treason
in adhering to their Majesties' enemies; but first they advise that he
be carefully examined concerning what he has declared of his having
served under the French king's commission, particularly in what
capacity, and at what times, when he was last in England or Scotland,
or any other part of their Majesties' dominions, and when he went
from thence into any part of the French king's territories, and
returned again; and that his examination be taken in writing and
he be asked to sign it before two witnesses, at the least, to attest it,
and in case he refuses to sign it, that the witnesses however attest
it, and so transmit it hither. As to Quedt their opinion is that he
should be committed to the county gaol for a spy. [H.O. Letter
Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 59.] |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Earl of Stamford. I have your
letter of the 20th, and upon the representation you have made of the
character of John Chaplin, will assure you I will no further try to save
him; some servants in their Majesties' family who are also related to
this person represented his case as very severe and occasioned by the
malice of his neighbours; so her Majesty thought it the safest way to
respite his execution till the matter were more fully examined. If
any further application be made to her Majesty for his wife, I shall
give an account of your opinion how unfit an object he is of mercy,
and I dare almost answer a new reprieve will not be granted him.
[Ibid., p. 60.] |
Aug. 23.
London. |
W. Meisters to Sir John Trenchard. The person appointed to go
to Holland on a certain business wants your passport. His name is
Adriaen Ouer Vliet. [S.P. Dom. William and Mary 5, No. 110.] |
| Aug. 23. |
Minutes of the proceedings of council touching naval matters.
The Victuallers were called in, and acquainted that the Treasury
would comply with their demand for money, for victualling Admiral
Russell's fleet. Orders to be sent respecting the squadron to sail
under Sir Cloudesley Shovel, &c. [H.O. Admiralty 7, No. 84.] |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Philadelphia Glover, wife to John
Bennett Glover of London, plumber, shewing that her husband was
committed to Newgate with two other men for highway robbery;
nobody appearing against them at the sessions, the other two men
were discharged, but her husband was held to bail, and finally at the
last assizes at Hertford was fined forty marks. She prays that the said
fine may be remitted. Referred to Mr. Baron Eyres, before whom
the trial took place. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 3, p. 69.] |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Simon du Bourg, an inhabitant of Guernsey, to go down
the river and embark for Portugal [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37,
p. 241]; for Gerrit Jansen Ooms to go to Holland; for Eustachius
Miller, ditto; for Adrian Over Vliet, ditto; for Plasina Cool, ditto;
and for Jurgen Goltz, Jurgen Monchou, Benedix Pahl and Joachem
Pasche, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 622]. |
Aug. 23.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the keeper of Newgate to take into custody Captain
William Stoe for high treason in levying war against their Majesties.
[Ibid. 39, p. 73.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the King. Mr. Blathwayt is informed
of what I have done in relation to your Majesty's commands to the
East India Company, and I have sent him a copy of their answer;
as I take it to be my duty to acquaint you with everything that is or
may be for your service, so I think it would be a breach of that duty
if I should conceal what is whispered here by some who have heard
this proposition, and indistinctly give out that it arises from the
suggestion of persons in Holland, who hope by these means to ruin
this company, and would before any other is set up, destroy the
English trade, and possess themselves of it. It is impossible for
any child to be more ignorant than I am of what is advantageous
for England to do or not to do upon this particular, having never
had an opportunity to examine, or be informed of anything that
relates to it, but I hoped you would excuse the freedom of my advertisement, and believe that it proceeds only from a true zeal for your
interest. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 15, No. 55.] |
| Aug. 24. |
[Lord Godolphin] to the King. The Queen will perhaps have
informed you that she was pleased to appoint a Committee to consider
the proposal laid before her for victualling the navy next year by
contract; but it happening to come before the Lords of the Committee
at the same time that they received your orders for the fleet's staying
in the Mediterranean, they would not so much as enter upon the
consideration of it till they knew how far the present victuallers would
undertake to furnish the provision necessary for that service, being
satisfied by their answer that they would be able to perform it, provided they might have 46,000l. paid them down in money by 4,000l.
a week, to begin the first week in September, and 40,000l. more to be
furnished to them in credit by the latter end of November, at which
time the provisions are to be sent away. They have ordered us of
the Treasury to find the money and credits for this service accordingly;
so that there seems to be no room at present to think any farther of
this or any other proposal for putting the victualling of the Navy
into another method; but the reason for it subsists still the same, and
there is so hopeful a prospect here that next year will be a plentiful one,
that though I allow the season will be a little past, yet I do not absolutely
despair but that this proposal may be resumeable again at your
return into England. |
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In the meantime there seems to be a full stop to it, at least
till then; this extraordinary supply required for the victuallers
cannot be had out of any of the funds for this year, for as I
have presumed to acquaint you upon another occasion, they have
had already above their proportion from them, and these provisions
being to supply the fleet for three months of next year, we must
endeavour as well as we can to find credit upon the funds
that shall hereafter be given by parliament for the next year's
victualling to supply this service; for the money designed for the
wages being all strictly appropriated to that use, we are not at
liberty to apply any of it to the victuals, though that service wants
it never so much, and though it is plain that all the money designed
for the wages can not be applied to that use, while the fleet stays
abroad; but how long they will yet do so, seems still uncertain, since
the letters from Admiral Russell by express dated the 3rd/13th from
Barcelona, say that he did not intend to stay there above ten days
longer, nor to touch at Cadiz or any other port in his return; and
if so, it is much to be feared whether your orders for his stay in
those seas will meet him in time, if at all, though I think it is plain
at the same time that he does not propose himself to be at home till
the end of September, which is as dangerous a season for the great
ships as if he stayed till Christmas Day. |
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To speak the truth, I think it might have been reasonable to have
taken the resolution for his staying there before he went from hence,
and to have furnished him accordingly with all things necessary to
have made that stay effectual for the advantage of the nation, and of
your service; but it is too late to recall that now, and all that is left
to be done is to supply that as far as the matter will admit; but if
he should now come directly home, as he seems to intend, and leave
Barcelona to be certainly taken by the French before winter, after so
much expense and so great hazard of the fleet to no manner of
purpose, what can there be said to justify so unsuccessful and so
"indigested" an expedition as it will appear to have been ? |
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Though I have troubled you with too long a letter, yet I must not
conclude without acquainting you that the six-monthly contract with
Sir Joseph Herne for returning the subsistence to the troops abroad
being nearly expired, I have had an intimation that they will be
willing to continue it for three months longer, unless you have
thoughts of putting that affair into some other method, and in that
case, it will be time enough after the receipt of this letter to signify
your pleasure to us in it. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 15,
No. 56.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Mr. Guy. The King has directed that
Colonel Heyford's widow should receive her usual yearly allowance
from the Treasury out of secret service money; I suppose it is
sufficient that I tell you about it. Being informed that she is in
strait circumstances, I desire you will favour her in the punctual
and speedy payment of it. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 61.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Lieut.-Admiral Allemonde. At the council of
war held on board the Queen on the 17th inst. (at which you were
present), it was thought the design upon Dunkirk demanded a far more
considerable number of small frigates than was with the fleet, or that
the Commissioners of the Admiralty can now supply; the Queen
has therefore written to the commander-in-chief of the Dutch ships
with Rear-Admiral Hopson, to send so many of those ships under
his command to join Sir Cloudesley Shovel as should be thought
necessary for that service; but not knowing how far he may be
restrained by his orders from complying with her Majesty's letter,
I desire you will likewise recommend it to him, as far as may be
consistent with his orders. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 175.]
Enclosing:— |
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Order to the same of the same date, desiring him to send a proportionable force of the ships under his command to join the squadron
under Sir Cloudesley Shorel in the attempt upon Dunkirk. [Ibid.,
p. 174.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. I have to signify to you
the Queen's pleasure in the following particulars: (1) that the first
and second-rate ships under Lord Berkeley's command be brought
into the river and laid up; (2) that as many of the remaining menof-war as you think fit be put under the command of Sir Cloudesley
Shovel, and that Rear-Admiral Hopson receive orders to follow Sir
Cloudesley's orders; (3) that as soon as may be you give orders to
Sir Cloudesley Shovel that some attempt be made upon the enemy's
ships in Dunkirk. [Ibid., p. 176.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for Sir Joseph Williamson, knight, to be sworn of the
Privy Council of Ireland. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office Letter Book 13,
p. 153, and S.P. Ireland 356, No. 64.] |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Gilbert Vane, esq., and his two servants to go to Harwich
or Gravesend for Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 241];
and for John Muller and Andrew Jacobs, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 622]. |
Aug. 24.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Recorder of London to cause Mary Wilkinson to
be inserted in the next general pardon that shall come out for the
poor convicts of Newgate. She was found guilty of high treason in
clipping the coin, and sentenced to death. [Ibid., p. 623.] |
Aug. 25.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to Sir Cloudesley Shovel. I suppose ere this
comes to your hands you will have received orders from the
Admiralty with regard to the attempt upon Dunkirk. I enclose a
copy of a letter written by the Queen, in order that you may be
provided with a sufficient number of small frigates. [H.O. Admiralty
Entry Book 1, p. 176.] Enclosing:— |
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Order, 24 Aug., 1694, to the commander-in-chief of the Dutch ships
with Rear-Admiral Hopson of like tenor with the order of this date to
Almonde. [Ibid., p. 175.] |
Aug. 25.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Duke of Bedford. Whilst I was
endeavouring to obtain a favourable report from Mr. Recorder, the
better to secure her Majesty's mercy for Mary Wilkinson, I am
informed a warrant is passed for her pardon in Secretary Trenchard's
office. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5, p. 61.] |
Aug. 25.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Abigail van der Berg and Johanna Johnson, soldiers'
widows, to go to Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 38, p. 623.] |
Aug. 25.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Duke of Bolton, warden of the New Forest, to
suffer Charles, Marquis of Winchester, to hunt and kill fox and deer
in the said forest, also to carry away for his own use the said fox and
fallow deer, and such stags as he shall have a special warrant for.
[Ibid., p. 624.] |
Aug. 26.
Whitehall. |
Licence for Thomas Chetle, esq., high sheriff of co. Worcester, to
live out of that county during his term of office. [H.O. King's
Letters 2, p. 59.] |
Aug. 26.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Joanna Dugon to go to Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 38, p. 623.] |
Aug. 27.
Dublin Castle. |
The Lords Justices of Ireland to Sir John Trenchard. The last
packet brought the duplicate of yours of the 10th, telling us to give
strict orders for suppressing the rapparees. Even since our entrance
upon this Government the prosecution of these Tories hath been one
of our principal cares, and we have all along used those methods
which were most proper to effect it, by advice of those who are most
knowing and most concerned. |
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At our first coming over, in imitation of what had been done by
former chief governors, we issued a proclamation for apprehending and
committing the priest of the parish, where they were last "out upon
their keeping," and their relations and other harbourers and abettors,
until either such Tories or rapparees should be taken or killed, or the
parties committed discharged by law. We have from time to time,
upon information of their increase in any part of the kingdom,
detached such parties of foot and horse to such places as they, which
knew the country best, desired, and at the same time written to the
governors of counties and officers of the militia to send out so many
as they should think fit to assist the parties of the army which
were employed, directing the officers of the army and the
militia upon all occasions to advise and correspond with one
another and with the deputy governor and justices of the peace for
the furtherance of this service. And as any number of these
rapparees have been taken and sent to gaol, we have issued
commissions of Oyer and Terminer for their immediate trial,
and have encouraged the giving due rewards to such as should
be eminently serviceable in bringing them to justice. |
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Finding that many of the rapparees when taken and brought before
the justices of the peace were admitted to bail upon insufficient and
insolvent security, so that being set at liberty they never appeared at
the assizes or quarter sessions, and that the judges never appointed a
day for the execution of those who were condemned, by reason of which
too great latitude left to the several sheriffs, many found opportunities
of breaking the gaol and of escaping, others lay a long time in prison
to the great charge of the country, and to the making their execution
upon an old sentence, after several reprieves, more compassionate, and
several, who lived before quietly, taking encouragement from such
escapes, turned rapparees and ran "out upon their keeping," we wrote
circular letters to the several judges of assize to take care that these
evils be prevented for the future, and that they appoint a certain day
for the execution of all condemned persons, except in such cases
where they see the prisoners objects of their Majesties' mercy, which
they are to represent to the government for their further order, and
herewith send you a copy of this letter. |
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These methods, though they have not totally quieted the country,
have yet met with good success. Many have been taken and executed
and many parts have been cleared, and the success would have been
much more but that they have been too much favoured by many of
the inhabitants. We lately received a letter from three justices of the
peace of the county of Cork, in which they tell us that doubtless they
had effected the suppression of the Tories in those parts, to general
satisfaction, if the country could be wrought on to desert their
interests, but while the mountains are so extensive, the fastnesses so strong and numerous, and the whole people (gentry,
commonalty and clergy) their abettors, they fear their small parties
will be scarce sufficient to reduce them. We hope these gentlemen
have expressed themselves too largely, but we are fully satisfied that
there is more than ordinary support and encouragement given to
these rapparees, and we endeavour as much as we can to detect this
correspondence and punish it as it deserves. But after all, as there
ever have been, so we fear there always will be Tories in several
parts of this kingdom. |
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It is not to be wondered that, after a war wherein many have
been totally undone, and others fear being dragged into prison and
languishing there, for debt or causes of action arisen during the war,
many have gotten a loose way of living and cannot betake themselves
to a laborious, honest calling; some perhaps receive private encouragement from abroad or concealed enemies at home still to alarm the
government, and the country being so ill planted, there are more of
this sort of rogue now than at other times. Yet their numbers are
not near so great as some people would have them thought, for
we are credibly informed that a French privateer upon these
coasts enquiring after Leary and his party, when he was told that it
consisted of about thirty or forty, swore, with some indignation, that
it was affirmed in France that they were four or five thousand, and
it is likely that there are some at London who would have them
believed to be much more numerous than they are. |
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We have been solicited from several parts to give protection to such
Tories as would submit and give up their arms, but finding that this
course in practice did not lessen the number of thieves, but only encouraged others to go "out upon their keeping" (as the phrase is here)
upon hopes that when they had got (sic) considerably, and grew weary
of that life and were in danger of being taken, they might upon such
pretended submission be protected too, for what was past, and that
it seldom happened, but that those, who were thus protected, flew
out again as they saw their opportunities, we have given leave for
few protections, and those only upon good security for the future, or
good service done. |
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It has been moved to us earnestly to put arms into some few Irish
hands in Kerry and Connaught, who said they would undertake to
reduce all the rapparees in those parts to obedience and would give
security to restore the arms when required; and it appeared to us so
reasonable a proposition, and so likely to succeed, that we thought it
proper to advise with the Council upon it. The sense of several of
that body being strongly against it, and hearing that several other
gentlemen seemed extremely alarmed, we look upon it as the best
course not to accept that notion. |
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We have lately received letters out of Kerry suggesting that we
should connive at Leary's going away beyond seas with his gang.
This fellow is the head of that party, and has committed many
robberies and murders, and this, which they call connivance, amounts
to formal treaty and articles as with a considerable enemy; for they
expect to be permitted to come to Cork with their effects and to have
leave to hire a ship from thence, to carry them to France, and to
have passes for their voyage, and protection till they can hire a ship
and be gone. We have rejected the offer and rather encouraged the
setting a price on his head and some of the chief of his party, but
yet have sent word to the judge who wrote, that if Leary himself, or
any of that band, will deserve their Majesties' mercy by "setting" the
rest and bringing them to justice, we will extend it to them.
Enclosure not here preserved. [S.P. Ireland 356, No. 65.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Mr. Paschall. By the last post from
Holland I received information of his Majesty's orders that you
should succeed Mr. Darcy as one of the principal Commissioners for
Prizes, which I have signified to the Lords of the Treasury, by
whom your warrant is to be prepared, that no time may be lost. It
is of some consequence to you to get your grant under the Great
Seal before next quarter day. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5,
p. 61.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Commissioners of the Treasury.
Announcing the appointment of Mr. John Paschall to be one of the
Commissioners for Prizes. [Ibid., p. 62.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. One Walter Chambers,
now in the custody of a messenger, is under the same circumstances
with Major Macdonald, having been taken on board a French
privateer, and having afterwards broken prison at Plymouth; he
should therefore be proceeded against in the same manner. [Ibid.,
p. 63.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury. I
have received from Mr. Blathwayt a letter written by the Prince of
Tuscany to Consul Blackwell, whereof the enclosed is a translation;
his Majesty has commanded that I should send it to you for your
opinion how it may be proper to gratify that Prince in what he
desires, which, at the same time, I must tell you his Majesty is very
inclined to do. To-morrow being the post night for Flanders, I
desire you will let me have your answer in this matter, that I may
then send it to his Majesty. Enclosure not here entered.
[Ibid. 3, p. 179.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
The same to Mr. Benjamin Timewell. The Queen commands me
to give orders that you take especial care to send the enclosed packet
to the Commander-in-Chief of the convoy to the victuallers bound for
Cadiz, now at Spithead or St. Helen's, with all possible expedition.
[Ibid., p. 180.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
The same to the commander of the convoy going with the victuallers
bound for Cadiz, sending a packet for delivery to Admiral Russell.
[H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 177.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
Order to Admiral Russell. Whereas several of our third-rate ships
are to be sent as convoys to the vessels bringing provisions and stores
to the fleet under your command, it is our pleasure that, so soon as
you lay up our said fleet in Cadiz, you send to England ten of our
ships now with you of the third-rate or above. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
Draft of a letter to the same. The King is of opinion that
the directions for your stay in the Mediterranean should be as positive
as the safety of the fleet will allow. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 822.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Minutes of the proceedings of Council touching naval matters,
e.g., the remaining of Admiral Russell's fleet in the Mediterranean.
Hopson to be ordered to come to the Downs in case he have advice
to be depended on that du Bart is in Dunkirk, and that he send a
man-of-war to bring Mr. Meesters and the pilots from Ostend. A
letter to be written to Mr. Blathwayt to know when the Dutch convoy
with their stores for Cadiz will be ready, that it may be adjusted so
as they and the English convoy may go together, for their mutual
security, &c. [Ibid. 7, No. 85.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Elizabeth Boucher, widow,
praying confirmation of her title to the estate of Anne Burlace, who
always declared petitioner her heir; but, after her death, one Anne
Portington, a nun, set up a will of the said Burlace, which was
found by inquisition to be to superstitious uses. The Treasury
receives orders to take the necessary steps for granting the petition.
[S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 4, p. 2.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of William Macthus, merchant,
praying part of the forfeiture from the ship called the Eagle, which
he daily expects from Norway laden with masts, and which, being
manned by foreigners, will be forfeited. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 27.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Herman Wardeman and John Beck, blade makers, to go
to Harwich and Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 241];
for Catherine Harlington, and Elizabeth Docker, with their three
children, ditto; for Jacoba Johnson, Bridgett Hendrex, Catharina
Dnesey, Catharina Peeterson, Elizabeth Flory and Catharina
Marselles, with their five children, ditto; for Jacob Mendes, Moses
Rachell, Abraham and Isac Mendes, German Jews, to go to
Harwich or Gravesend for Holland [Ibid., p. 242]; for John Meyn
and Jacoba Holscher, ditto; for Gerrit Borne, ditto; for Anne
Wilems, with two children, ditto; and for Hendrick Treckman,
ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 624]. |
Aug. 28.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the King. By the express Mr. Secretary sent last night I have written to Mr. Russell to the effect you
commanded in yours of the 10/20th. I find the Queen is doubtful
whether these last directions dispatched to Mr. Russell come up
entirely to your intentions, or whether they do not leave him too
much room to return; this, by her Majesty's special command, was
considered by the Committee, and they were unanimously of opinion
that nothing more could be sent, unless the orders were penned so
positive as to leave him no latitude in any case to use his discretion,
and Mr. Blathwayt's reservation letter again repeating your commands
(with the reserve that it be consistent with the safety of the fleet),
I am confident he will understand it so as not to come back but
upon such an extremity as you would not wish the fleet should be
exposed to. |
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Upon a representation from the Lords of the Admiralty that if the
different convoys were furnished which would be necessary to guard the
supplies to be sent at several times to Mr. Russell (for instance
two third-rates now under orders to go with the victualling ships
immediately to Cadiz, a second convoy with the stores designed about
a fortnight hence, a third with more stores about a month after that,
and a fourth with victuals necessary towards the spring), there would
not then be one ship except a first or second-rate left to guard the
coasts this winter or next summer. The Lords of the Committee
accordingly thought fit to propose to her Majesty that an order should
be sent to Mr. Russell to send home ten ships of the third-rate or
upwards, concluding that since he is strong enough now, for the
French fleet, this detachment would not lessen his force, considering
the reinforcements he will necessarily receive upon the occasions I
have before mentioned, and that without such a squadron were
returned hither we should not be in a condition to protect the coasts
from any small insult either of the French or what now possibly may
be apprehended from the Danes. |
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This leads me to put you in mind that I hope before your departure
out of Holland you will particularly recommend that their fleet
designed for the Channel should be early ready, for without their
assistance we have not strength enough to defend ourselves against
the fleet the French may in the spring set out from Brest, Port
Louis and Rochefort; and you having exceeded your quota in the
number of ships you have now in the Mediterranean proportionate
to what the States have there, unless it may be depended upon here
that such inequality would be made up, as it has been this summer
by their furnishing more ships for the Channel, it will not only
create a great clamour, but may dangerously expose these kingdoms
to the invasions of the French. This I thought it my duty to represent, any disappointment of this kind being of the last importance. |
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I suppose Lord Godolphin will have informed you that the demands
of the victuallers are so moderate that there will be no occassion upon
that account to change hands, and indeed without an absolute
necessity, even those that are partial against them think an alteration
at this time too hazardous to be attempted. [S.P. Dom. King
William's Chest 15, No. 57.] |
Aug. 28.
Admiralty Office. |
The Lords of the Admiralty to Sir John Trenchard. [H.O.
Admiralty 5, p. 842.] Enclosing:— |
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A memorial from the same, setting forth that the payment of fees for
commissions, warrants, protections and other business dispatched at their
Board has occasioned divers inconveniences, as well by putting discouragement on persons employed in the service at sea as otherwise, and also
several abuses in the matter of granting protections, which have been the
unavoidable occasion of reflection and clamour against the Admiralty
Office. For the prevention of such things it has been directed that no
fees or gratuities should be taken or demanded by any person whatsoever
belonging to the office; and the Board has resolved to establish sufficient
salaries upon their secretaries, clerks and other officers, which resolution
they now desire to lay before her Majesty. [Ibid., p. 838.] |
Aug. 28.
Portsmouth. |
B. Timewell to the same. He has dispatched the packet sent for
the commander of the convoy to Cadiz to Captain Robinson of the
Suffolk, at Spithead. [Ibid., p. 834.] |
Aug. 28.
Cronenburg. |
Extract of the rescript of the King of Denmark to his councillor
of chancery and present resident in England, Jacob Henry Paully:
We approve of what you have written to the Duke of Shrewsbury on
the 15th inst. In case proceedings should have been continued as
they began, you are to present a memorial to the Queen, in which
can be contained all that is inserted in our former order, desiring
her to release the officers detained and to suffer our frigate to proceed
on its way unhindered. And if it be found that the commander of
our said ship has failed against the order he had of us, and the
custom in the shewing of honours required at sea, we will not omit to
duly punish him, and to give the crown of England all reasonable
satisfaction. German. [H.O. Admiralty 7, No. 86.] |
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A translation of the above. [Ibid., No. 86 i.] |
Aug. 28.
Whitehall. |
Caveat that nothing pass concerning the pardon of Sparkes and
Jeffries, convicted for transporting corn from Sussex to France, till
notice be given to the Commissioners of Customs, or to Mr. Hutchinson, their solicitor, on Fish Street Hill. [S.P. Dom. William and
Mary 5, No. 110 a, and S.P. Dom. Entry Book 74, p. 2.] |
Aug. 28.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Isaac Bourdeaux and Jane, his wife, two poor French
Protestants, with Peter their son, and Elizabeth their daughter, to go
to Harwich or Gravesend for Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37,
p. 242]; for Peter Siggon, a Hautbois, to go to Holland or Flanders;
for John and Floris Willemse, to go to Gravesend and Holland;
for Adrian Uin, a Faukner, to go to Holland; for Peter Galais, a
French Protestant, ditto; and for Elenor Fullerton, the drum-major's
wife in the Marquis de Rada's regiment, ditto [Ibid. 38, p. 625]. |
Aug. 28.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Keeper of Newgate to take into custody—Noel,
charged of high treason [Ibid.]; like warrants for the imprisonment
of —Whatton, and of Paul Pepper [Ibid.] |
Aug. 28.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the same to take into custody Captain William Stow,
charged with high treason in adhering to their Majesties' enemies in
parts beyond the seas. Like warrant for committing Sir George
Maxwell to the Gate House. [Ibid. 39, p. 76.] |
Aug. 29.
Dublin Castle. |
The Lords Justices of Ireland to Sir John Trenchard. When Lord
Donegal was lately in England, it happened that a lieutenant in his
regiment died here, upon which his lordship, without sending to the
government for a recommendation according to the instructions,
procured a commission for a gentleman whom he thought fit to
prefer, sent from the Duke of Shrewsbury's office; and we not hearing
what was done at Whitehall, recommended another to succeed, for
whom a commission was sent us by yourself, so that we have now
before us two commissions for the same post. His lordship insists
very earnestly to have the first allowed, and in favour to him we are
willing (notwithstanding the irregularity of that commission) not to
insist upon our recommendation. [S.P. Ireland 356, No. 66.] |
Aug. 29.
Dublin Castle. |
The same to —. We lately received a letter from
Lieutenant-Colonel St. George giving an account that a French
privateer, called the Wheel of Fortune, belonging to St. Malo,
Dominick Masterson, captain, was, by weather, forced into New
Harbour near Galway, and that he himself, with about one hundred
musketeers, took the said ship, the captain yielding upon some sort
of capitulation which we will send as soon as we receive it. Among
the papers found with the captain of the privateer is one of instructions
what signals they are to make upon the approach of any ship that
they may know one another, which you will see vary every day in
the week, and are several when under sail, and when not. The
captain pretends a great willingness to leave off this kind of trade,
and to continue under their Majesties' government, and that he will
do such service as may be worth acceptance. As an instance of the
reality of his intentions, he gave in the enclosed paper, which he
says may be of that use, that his having given an account thereof
would cost him his life should he ever return again into France.
[S.P. Ireland 356, No 67.] Enclosing:— |
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The examination of Captain Dominick Masterson, dated Aug. 21, 1694.
Says that he was, by a commission from the Admiral of France, captain
of the Wheel of Fortune; that since coming out of France he took
two vessels laden with coals belonging to the Kingdom of Scotland, &c.;
that there are three or four privateers designed for St. George's Channel,
and they design to take the Dolphin and the Talbot, as also the
frigate, and that when he came from St. Malo they were there fitting
out; and he believes they are by this time on the coast of Ireland, and
that there are more than fifty privateers belonging to St. Malo all
now abroad, and that there are about twenty-four frigates now in Brest.
but not fitted out for the sea; and that there were at his coming away, as
he was told, about four hundred English prisoners in Brest that were
taken on the descent and since sent to Nantes, and further saith not.
[Ibid., No. 67 i.] |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of James Allen, gentleman, shewing
that he served last summer in Flanders as a volunteer in the
company of Lieut.-General Talmash, who procured him a commission
as ensign in the said company. Petitioner served him as secretary,
and was with him when he died. The King has now signed another
commission for Mr. John Whitehall to be ensign as above; praying
that the petitioner may be continued ensign till reasons shall be
given for his being "broke." Referred to George Clarke, esq.,
secretary at war. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 3, p. 70.] |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Lords Justices of Ireland for the reversal of the
outlawry of John Kerdiffe, gent. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office Letter
Book 13, p. 153.] |
Aug. 29.
Off Dunkirk. |
Vice-Admiral Hopson to —. I have received orders to
send to Sir Cloudesley Shovel what pilots I can to carry the ships
into Dunkirk; they all say it cannot be done, neither can they take
charge, except one man who says if he be encouraged he will
venture his life; so I have sent him to Sir Cloudesley. [H.O.
Admiralty 5, p. 846.] |
Aug. 29.
The Captain in the Downs. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to Sir John Trenchard. If the enemy's
ships lie in Dunkirk, I intend to command the ships that attempt
going through; but if there be only two or three of their ships there,
I shall give the command to one of the captains. If the machines
are to produce the effect designed, it is necessary a knowing seaman
be appointed either in joint command with the engineer that is to
practise these machines, or to be with him to advise, and that they
have absolute power over the commanders and companies in the
machines. I know no man so fit for such an employment as Captain
Benbow. I have just heard from Ostend that Du Bart and all his
ships have got into Dunkirk for fear of being burnt, and that the
Governor has removed his biggest guns out of the citadel into the
castle that stands in the sea; he will not suffer the burgesses to
remove their household stuff out of the town, believing it will not be
in danger. I am sending ships to lie off Gravelines, to prevent any
communication with Dunkirk. [Ibid., p. 850.] Enclosing:— |
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Copy of the resolutions at a council of war of English and Dutch flag
officers and captains held on board their Majesties' ship Captain in the
Downs, 29 August, 1694. We find the English and Dutch pilots refuse
to carry our smallest frigates into the road of Dunkirk, by reason of the
dangerous sands not known by them. They say neither rewards nor
threats shall induce them to take charge beyond their knowledge. But
it is our opinion, if pilots are to be had, we may with hazard of our
ships remove or destroy the enemies' ships by sailing in at the west
channel through the road of Dunkirk, and out at the east or north-east
channel, without anchoring, and that ten or twelve frigates and four
fire-ships, with sloops and brigantines, will be sufficient for that attempt.
But to attempt to destroy the forts and harbours we judge to be wholly
impracticable. |
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We are of opinion that the great vessels, with the bomb-vessels and
machines, should be in the Downs till her Majesty's pleasure be known,
but that a squadron of the smaller ships should be sent to lie off Gravelines to alarm the coasts and hinder ships from coming from or going
to Dunkirk. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 854.] |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Dirck Claas, a Dutch seaman, to go to Harwich and
Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 242.] |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Keeper of Newgate to permit Lady Slane to have
access for once to Walter Crosby alias Philips, now a prisoner for
high treason. [Ibid. 38, p. 627.] |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the discharge of the recognizances of Richard Butler,
gent., of Preston Capes, Northampton, who in Michaelmas term last
was indicted for making and publishing at an election for knights of
the shire for that county, a writing therein called a false and
scandalous libel, expressing the desire that himself and other freeholders of the county might be secured against a Popish successor,
and other expressions for which he was indicted and found guilty and
fined 500 marks, which he paid down in Court and was delivered into
bail for his good behaviour during his life to Robert Clark, of St.
Ives, Huntingdon, gent., Thomas Hammond, of Ladd Lane, London,
Salter Samuel Theed, of Staverton, and Thomas Townesend, of
Catesby, gent., each in 500l., and the said Richard Butler himself in
one thousand pounds. As the prosecution seemed to have been very
strict and severe for an offence committed three years before the
commencement of the said prosecution, the said recognizances are to
be forthwith vacated and totally discharged. [Ibid., p. 626.] |
Aug. 30.
Admiralty Office. |
W. Bridgeman to the Duke of Shrewsbury. [H.O. Admiralty 5,
p. 830.] Enclosing:— |
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Copy of a letter from Vice-Admiral Hopson to—,dated
August 27, off the coast of Flanders. In accordance with their
lordships' orders of the 22nd inst., I have this day called a
council of all the officers of both nations and the pilots, to consider what attempt it may be proper to make on the French men-of-war
in Dunkirk road. The captains are of opinion service may be done
with small fire-ships, and small frigates to attend them, but the pilots
say it is not to be done, the place being so strongly fortified; so I
find there must be a very vigourous attempt, and not a small force,
whenever it is essayed. The Greenwich brought but one pilot for the
northward; how to get Dutch pilots I do not know. The provisions we
have will last us three weeks, but I hope there will be no need, for
Du Bart has gone in. The spy-boat yesterday went within two or three
miles of the place, and saw them all in the harbour with their yards and
topmasts down; so we cannot tell whether they intend to come out. The
Cleveland yacht is taking Mr. Masters [Meisters?] into Flushing, so that
he may the sooner get to his Majesty. The spy-boat is so very foul that
she will hardly go through the water. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 826.] |
Aug. 30.
The Captain in the Downs. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to Sir John Trenchard. The captains and
pilots of both nations in Vice-Admiral Hopson's squadron are of
opinion that service might be done with frigates and fire-ships upon
the enemy's shipping in Dunkirk road if they can be furnished
with pilots; but it seems he cannot supply any; they are all complaining of the unreasonableness of the time of the year for such
an undertaking. I had much ado to procure pilots for the ships I
have ordered to Gravelines, being forced to take them from aboard
the fleet, and they are backward enough too, though some seem
willing to go to Calais. Hopson believes that Du Bart will soon put
to sea again. [Ibid., p. 856.] |
Aug. 30.
Admiralty Office. |
The Lords of the Admiralty to the Duke of Shrewsbury. We
think there ought to be a considerable convoy for the ships coming
from Norway, &c., to secure them against Du Bart. Convoys will
also be wanting for the two fisheries, for the stores to Cadiz, and the
merchants to Bilboa, Portugal, the Canaries, and the Plantations.
[Ibid., p. 860.] Enclosing:— |
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(1) Copy of a letter from the Navy Board, dated 30 August, 1694.
Mr. Taylor informs us that he presumes the hemp-ships will be at
Elsinore by the middle of September, and proposes that a strong convoy
should be sent to protect them. If any stop should be put to these ships
it would wholly disable us from making the fleet ready for next year's
service at sea, and be of like fatal effect with the case we supposed in a
a recent letter, i.e. that the fleet should return from the Mediterranean,
and miss the stores now being dispatched to them. [Ibid., p. 864.]
(2) Copy of a letter from Mr. Taylor to the Navy Board, 29 August,
1694. In view of the readiness of the ships I have freighted with hemp
on their Majesties' account, I would offer for your consideration whether
the stopping of the Danish ships and bringing up of their frigate, may
not at least occasion some stop upon our storeships, and the carrying
them up to Copenhagen, forcing them to winter there as did the
Hollanders last year; this a strong convoy would prevent, if immediately ordered away. [Ibid., p. 868.] |
Aug. 30.
Whitehall. |
Sir J. Trenchard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Directing orders
to be sent to Rear-Admiral Hopson to return with his squadron to
the Downs, in case he have such intelligence as he can depend upon
that Du Bart is in the harbour of Dunkirk; and likewise to send a
ship to Ostend to bring back Mr. Meisters, and the pilots into the
Downs. [H.O. Admiralty Entry Book 1, p. 177.] |
Aug. 30.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Bailiffs of Yarmouth. The
examination of Noakes is very full and answers every purpose that
was to be enquired after. Their Majesties' Council is of opinion he
ought to be tried for high treason at a commission of Oyer and
Terminer appointed for the Admiralty, and he will accordingly be
removed to the Admiralty prison. Care will speedily be taken to
remove Quidt to the county gaol. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5,
p. 63.] |
Aug. 30.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to Captain Billop. It was intended to
make use of the evidence of the two men brought on board the
London, if there should be occasion, and to that end it was necessary
they should be forthcoming; meanwhile it was thought fit to enter
them into their Majesties' service, and I suppose they have accordingly
been entered as seamen under your command. You may grant them
leave of absence, but it will be at their peril if they return not within
the limited time. [Ibid., p. 64.] |
Aug. 30.
Whitehall. |
Pass for John Bruynsteen and Anthony le Tellier, both silk
weavers, to go to Harwich and Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 37, p. 243.] |
Aug. 30.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the reprieve until further notice of Edward
Repington, esq., if found guilty of the murder of John Dod, esq., at
his coming trial at the Old Bailey. [Ibid. 39, p. 77.] |
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[Lord Godolphin] to the King. In my two last letters I have
given you an account of the reasons that make it seem almost
impossible at present to proceed any further in the change of the
victualling. |
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We shall be obliged at the Treasury to go on one month longer
upon the footing of the old agreement for the return of the money
into Flanders, in expectation of your directions in order to the
making of a new one. The last credit of the six months was given
yesterday. |
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We likewise paid 10,000l. yesterday to Lord Ranelagh upon account
of contingencies, under which head we comprehend all the several
uses in the papers left us by Mr. Blathwayt for forage, subsistence,
etc.; half of this 10,000l. was ordered to be remitted to Mr. Hill,
that so it might be applied to such of those uses as you should find
most pressing there, and the other half applied here in part payment of bills drawn by Mr. Hill for 20,000l. furnished him by Mr.
de Schuylemburgh, whereof 10,000l. is now paid, and in two weeks
more the rest will be paid; and we shall endeavour also to return
5,000l. a week for two weeks to come, and afterwards 10,000l. a week
upon account of those contingencies, in case no more bills be drawn
from beyond sea in the meantime for those uses. But in that case,
instead of remitting it, the money must be applied here to answer
those bills. |
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There is a King's waiter's place now vacant in the Customs. You
have at several times directed two several persons to be minuted at
the Treasury for one of those places, when there should be a vacancy.
One of the persons is an Englishman, who was one of your huntsmen,
recommended by yourself at your going out of England last; the
other I believe is a Dutchman—one Eyndlos. I do not know him
myself, but I have been very particularly desired to put you in mind
of him, though, at the same time, I don't think it can succeed upon
this occasion, because the Queen has been pleased to tell me after I
had given her the state of this matter with us, that his place must
be given to the Duke of Gloucester's nurse's husband, and says she is
sure you would have it so, if you were here; so I take it for granted
that must be ordered accordingly. Your Majesty has signified your
pleasure to us for the filling of a vacancy in the Commission of
Prizes which is surprising enough, both as to the thing and to the
person; first, the place is unnecessary, there are too many already,
and the expense of it too great; and secondly, this Paschall is the
man who some years since brought a bundle of your Declarations to
the door of the House of Commons, marked in the margin in several
places, where he would insinuate that your promises therein had not
been observed, and this is now remembered, I confess I think to
your Majesty's disservice. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 15,
No. 58.] |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
The Duke of Shrewsbury to the Mayor of Hythe. In reply to
your letter enclosing the affidavits, I think an examination should
have been taken to discover who they were that had assembled in
such numbers at Lancefield's house, upon what occasion they came
thither, and whether any went off in the French sloop, in order to
their prosecution if necessary. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 5,
p. 64.] |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords of the Admiralty. Enclosing a copy of the
examination of Noakes, now in Yarmouth gaol, and directing his
removal to the Marshalsea in order to his trial. [Ibid., p. 65.] |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Cornwallis. Authorizing him to receive the
commissions from such of his deputy lieutenants as have acquainted
him with their intentions to resign. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Lucas. Directing that Mr. Gelsthorp, an
apothecary, and Mr. Thomas Twist, be admitted to see Sir Thomas
Stanley, a prisoner in the Tower for high treason. [Ibid., p. 66.] |
Aug. 31.
Admiralty Office. |
Admiralty order to Sir Cloudesley Shovel. Directing him to sail
with certain English and Dutch ships to the coast of Flanders, and
to send Vice-Admiral Hopson to the Downs to await further orders;
to use his utmost endeavours to prevent the enemy's ships at
Dunkirk from going to sea, and, as far as practicable, to put his
former orders into execution. Copy. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 872.] |
Aug. 31.
The Downs. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to [the Lords of the Admiralty]. I learn
from Vice-Admiral Hopson that four of Du Bart's squadron are
in Dunkirk road; and by a man that came from Colonel Hopson I
am told that they are the least of Du Bart's ships, and can come in
and out with their guns and all in. These ships, I suppose, will keep
the Vice-Admiral on his station. If the greatest want of that squadron
is provisions, the Kent and Stirling Castle might supply the places of
two while they come and revictual. Copy. [Ibid., p. 876.] |
Aug. 31.
Admiralty Office. |
W. Bridgeman to the Duke of Shrewsbury. [Ibid., p. 974.]
Enclosing the copy of a letter sent express from Vice-Admiral Hopson
(not here appended). |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Rene Babier, a French Protestant, and his son of four
years of age, to go to Harwich or Gravesend for Holland; for Mr.
Godefroy Cramer, a German student, to go to Gravesend and embark
for Hamburg; for Joseph Cock, a Dutch mariner, to go to Harwich
and Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 37, p. 243]; for Nicholas
Babullia and Joseph Croce, two poor Italian inhabitants of Amsterdam, ditto; for Mary Blackston, with her two children, and Ann
Kimberley, with her one child, both soldiers' wives, to go to Harwich
or Gravesend for Holland; for Michael Gentill, to go to Gravesend
and embark for Holland or Flanders; and for Pieter van Doures and
John Willemtz, yarn-twisters, of Terveer in Zeeland, to go to
Harwich or Gravesend for Holland [Ibid., p. 244]. |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
Passes petitioned to be renewed, and granted, for Anne Blake
alias Kirwan (wife of Sir John Kirwan, of Galway), Simon Kirwan,
John Kirwan, Anastas Kirwan, James Rutlidge, James Hayne, and a
maid servant, with his ship and goods, not prohibited, nor of the
growth of France, to return from France, by way of London or
Bristol, to Galway. [Ibid. 38, p. 629.] |
Aug. 31.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for apprehending Mr. Francis la Rue, together with his
papers, for high treason. [Ibid. 39, p. 76.] |
Aug. —.
The Neptune, St. Helens. |
Sir Cloudesley Shovel to the Duke of Shrewsbury. I hope by
Saturday to have fulfilled her Majesty's commands respecting the reembarkation of the regiments commanded by Lord Cutts, Sir David
Collier and the Marquis de Rada. [H.O. Admiralty 5, p. 746.] |
