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GENERAL LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

Hagerman Collection

HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

JAMES J. HAOERrtAN OF CLASS OF '61

Profeuor Charles Kendall Adams

1883.

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CALENDARS.

Instructions to Editors.

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The Master of the Rolls desires to call the attention of the Editors of Calendars to the following considerations, with a view to secure imifonnity of plan in the important works on which they are engaged : —

He is anxious to extend, as far as ia consistent with proper economy and despatch, the utility of the Calendars of State Papers now publishing under his control : 1st. As the most efficient means of making the national archives accessible to all who are interested in historical inquiries ; 2nd. As the best justification of the liberality and mmiificence of the Government in throwing open these papers to the public, and providing proper catalogues of their contents at the national expense.

The great-er number of the readers who will consult and value these works can have little or no opportunity of visiting* the Public Record Office, in which these papers are deposited. The means for consulting the originals must necessarily be limited when readers live at a distance from the metro- polis ; still more if they are residents of Scotland, Ireland, distant colonies, - or foreign states. Even when such an opportimity does exist, the difficulty of mastering the original hands in which these papers are written will deter many readers from consulting them. Above all, their great variety and number must present formidable obstacles to literary inquirers, however able, sanguine, and energetic, when the information contained in them is not made accessible by satisfactory Calendars.

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As the documents are various, the Master of the Rolls considers that they will demanel a corresponding mode of treatment. The following rules are to be observed ; —

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CALENDAR

STATE PAPERS,

DOMESTIC SERIES,

1654.

STATE PAPEE DEPARTMENT

HER MAJESTY'S PUBLIC aECORD OFFICE.

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MARY ANNE EVEEETT GEEEN,

Author oj'^' The Lives of the PriaoeeseG of England," &c.

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CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME.

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Table of the Attendances of Codkciis • - - xxxvi

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Wasbants op the Peotectob and Council - - - 433

Wabkants or the Protectoe and CotNcii, fok Payment of

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Letteks and Papers relating to the Navy - - . 459

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PREFACE.

The period embraced by the present volume is the last ten months of the year 1654, during which time, in spite of occasional outbreaks of discontent, the power of the Protector hacame gradually consolidated, and the Govern- ment displayed vigour both in its foreign and domestic policy.

The long war with Holland was ended by a treaty . of peace, which was proclaimed solemnly by the heralds in London, and a day of public thanksgiving was ap- pointed to celebrate it (pp. 51, 112, 119, 162, 167, 189). The right of the flag was still maintained by the English, and it was submitted to by the Dutch, sometimes cor- dially ; sometimes reluctantly, and only after a vigorous remonstrance that the refusal to strike the flag when within shot of an English man-of-war would be a violation of the articles of peace ; at other times on compulsion only (pp. 176, 296, 304).

Several important domestic reforms were attempted. An Act was passed limiting and regulating the jurisdiction of Chancery (pp. 320-1). Also Acts and Ordinances for regulation of Customs and Excise (pp. 117-19, 151, 168) • for relief of creditors and poor prisoners (p. 134), and for protection of the highways from the strain of too heavy loads, by hmiting the number of draught horses and oxen to each cart, except such as were used for State purposes (pp. 59, 150, 178, 303). Also an Ordinance for indemnity of those who, during the civil wars, committed breaches of

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the common law, in the interests of the State, eg., by seizing horses, arms, and provisions for the Parliament forces, distraining upon those who refused to pay their war assessments, &c., &c. A special committee for this purpose had been appointed in 1649, and had been in active operation, but its powers had now expired, and therefore all the rules of the Indemnity court were ordered to hold good in courts of law (p. 47).

An Ordinance also passed relating to ministers of religion. On report that many of these were disaffected to the present Government, 38 commissioners were ap- pointed as a Committee for the Approbation of Public Preachers, and without their certificate no person was in future to be presented to any living or lectureship ; all so appointed since 1st April 1653 were to be approved by this committee before 24th June 1654, on penalty of for- feiture ; so also were the very large number of ministers' to whom augmentations of livings from delinquents' estates or otherwise had been granted by Parliament (pp. 40-1), but the time prescribed as the limit for obtain- ing this approval was on request prolonged (p. 219).

The question of the management of the post office was again brought before Council, and many complaints were made of the fraudulent manner in which John Manley, the farmer of the post office, had obtained his contract, and of his violence and arbitrariness in its discharge, and the claims of the former undertakers were strongly urged. But after due discussion, Manley was confirmed in his ofBce, on payment as before of 10,000?. a year (pp. 20-27).

An important Ordinance was drawn up for bringing into the receipt of the Exchequer all the moneys fix)m multitu- dinous sources that had been paid into separate treasuries during the few past years, e.g., excise, customs, prize

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money, the moneys arising from the sale or letting of estates of delinquents and recusants, of bishops, deans, and chapters, and also from the Crown lands ; the monthly assessments for maintenance of the army, &c., &o. These moneys were now all to be paid into the Treasury at West- minster, and a large number of expensive officials, employed at the several treasuries, were discharged (pp. 215, 356).

The multiplicity of treasuries had been found not only a fruitful source of expense but a shelter for roguery. A gigantic system of fraud had been set up by Col. !Rob. Thorpe, a very extensive pmrchaser of fee-farm rents (p. 151), aided by Abr. Granger, who contrived to get hold of original warrants on several of the public treasuries, and by counterfeiting them, to draw large sums, and lie had numerous accomplices.

By the apprehension and examination of the principal criminals, the whole scheme of villany was gradually unfolded. Warrants had been counterfeited on the trea- suries of the navy, prize office, Worcester house, and the custom house, and so skilfully that the clerks were de- ceived, and paid them without suspicion of the fraud (pp. 340-1, 378-9, 381).

Granger was brought at length to confess that four fifths of the public faith bills were counterfeited, and that two thirds of the claims were false (p. 398) ; that 10,000/. had been forged of Irish accounts, and he named agents who had framed for him false debentures and public faith bills to the value of from 80,000/. to 20,000/. each, total value 235,000/. (pp. 11, 415-9). The details of the contri- vances both in making and passing the warrants are given at full in the letters and examinations.

The elections for the new Parliament appointed to meet on 3rd September 1654 were subjects of lively interest, and in many cases of keen discussion. Government acted

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with energy and caution to secure suitable returns; forms of indenture were issued between the sheriffs and the electors, both of counties and boroughs, to choose for the former " fit and discreet knights, girt ■with swords," and for the latter " burgesses of good know- " ledge and discretion;" but with proviso that they do not alter the form of government as now settled in a single person and Parliament. Also with the proclama- tion of the writs for election, the Instrument of govern- ment by which Cromwell held his power was to be pubKcly read {pp. 201-2). By this all who had acted against Parliament since 1641 were disqualified alike from sitting in Parliament and from voting at the elections.

These precautions notwithstanding, complaints poured in to the Protector, to Council, and to the Committee for Elections, of the return of disaffected persons. They occurred chiefly, as might be expected, in the western counties, and in Wales and the adjacent counties, which were the nests of the Royalist party.

Prom Tiverton the burgesses complained that their elec- tion of Major John Blackmore was nullified by the intru- sion of disq^ualified voters, who elected Uob. Shapcote, a field of&cer under the late King, a great friend of their sequestrated minister, and moreover a promoter and frequenter of gaming, alehouses, and cockfights, and an associate of Cavaliers in drinking, card-playing, &c. (pp. 279-280).

At Bristol the election was a scene of great tumult and commotion. Geo. Hellier, the mayor, and the sheriffs declared that they had taken the opinion of counsel on the right of voting, and this opinion, contrary to the instru- ment of government, was that all freeholders might vote, ■whether of the late King's party or not, " whereon the " cavalier party carried things as if there were no

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" Commonwealth or Prbtector, but as if Charles Stuart " were again enthroned." The members thus elected were Rob. Adworth and Aid. Miles Jackson ; the latter had contributed to the late King, and signed the engage- ment to him and the protestation against serving imder the Earl of Essex.

Col. Adrian Scrope, goTemor of Bristol, appealed to the Protector, stating that he never saw the city in a worse posture, the godly party exceedingly insulted by their enemies, and they thinking to carry all before them (pp. 331-3).

From Merionethshire Rich. Vaughan, the defeated can- didate, complained that the election had been ordered at Bala, an inconvenient comer of the county ; that 40 armed malignants had been brought in to overawe the voters ; that he had been ordered out of court and abused and affronted by the justices of peace, then sitting at sessions ; that notwithstanding all this, the majority was in his favour, but the sheriff counted the votes in an obscure place, and then declared as returned John Vaughan of Kenenbodig, a commissioner of array against Parliament, who had previously offered not to oppose the complainant's election if he would promise not to pro- secute Edw. Vaughan for 9,000^. due to the State (p. 299.)

A charge was made against Bennett Hoskins, elected for Hereford, of having acted under a commission from the late King in raising men, horses, and arms ; of haviug brought ia men and arms to defend the city for the King, and of having left it with his eldest son when the Scots besieged it, and joined the King's party (pp. 311-2). Like objections were made against Rich. Read, the county member, that he was a commissioner for the King, and active in encouraging the people against Parliament. The well affected of the county sent a remonstrance

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representing their joy on hearing of the resolution to hold triennial Parliaments, the memhers of which were to he of known reputation and fearing God ; and their disappoint- ment that, for want of careful scrutiny, many malignants, prelaticals, or neuters in Christ's cause, were likely to be returned. They beg that no worldly policy will allow the election of any without a signal testimony of grace, and declaration of fidelity to the Commonwealth. This petition was signed by six justices of peace, eight ministers, and 178 others (pp. 319-20). ;_^

Exceptions were made to Sir John Pine, the member for Montgomeryshire, that he was an M.P. in 1642, but deserted, and sat in the Oxford Parliament ; that he came not in till Montgomery Castle was taken, and when he would else have been sequestered, as bis whole estate lay there ; that he then, by plausible pretences, obtained the governorship of the castle, and that he endeavoured to betray it to the enemy (p. 346).

The burgesses of Peterborough complained that though they elected Major Ales. Blake, a person of known in- tegrity, who always stuck close by the interest of Parlia- ment, the disaffected nominated Hum. Orme, a Cavalier, and a swearer, drunkard, and quarreller ; that the bailiff refused to read the instrument of government, and would not take the votes of any who lived within the Minster close, and by this means, secured the majority for Orme (p. 313).

The well affected of Surrey petitioned against the return of Col. Itob. Wood of Kingston, a godless swearer, who refused to send forces to "Worcester, sided with the Cavaliers, and in the Earl of Holland's rising, engaged neper to act against them ; but on the other hand, a counter certificate was sent in that he did send a horse and arms, with a month's pay, to Worcester, and seven

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godly ministers certified that, whilst he was commissioner for Surrey, he did not oppose but couutenanee the ministers (p. 314).

The London citizens acknowledged God's mercies through the acting of some choice instruments in army and Parlia- ment, but alleged that some were chosen city members whose actions have shown disaffection, and if such sit in Parliament, they fear to be bereft of present mercies, and disappointed of future hopes (p. 328).

There are also petitions against undue elections on other grounds than disaffection. The freeholders of Warwick- shire objected to the choice of Sir Eich. Temple, Bart,, because he was under age, but chosen on the sheriff's assurance to the electors that the Protector had granted him a dispensation, and they begged leave to choose another member (p. 306).

The inhabitants of the Isle of Ely complained that though they wished to elect Secretary Thurloe and liieut.-Colonel iPras. Underwood, George Glapthorue, their chief bailiff, employed his under bailiffs to obtain for himself the yotes of those who feared arrest, or the being returned on juries ; that he changed the place of election suddenly from Ely to Wisbeach, surrounding the Toting places with noisy drunkards, who excluded 124 persons Jfrom voting at all, and thus procured his own return^ though he was in debt and a swearer and tippler. Glapthorne sent a counter petition, alleging his services to Parliament, and accusing his opponents of libel and undue practices (pp. 327-8).

Two Bedfordshire gentlemen sent an information that Mr. Dell, minister of Yeilden, met them, the day before the election, and asked for whom they would vote. They replied Sir Wm. Butler, when he bade them take care what they did, for the Protector did not wish Butler to be chosen, and had sent down an order about it ; that

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if they chose such men, their tithes, taxes, &c. would be continued ; but if they would choose Col. Okey, Mr. Taylor, &o. they were good men, and against the paying of tithes and taxes (p. 334).

At Great Yarmouth a dispute arose about the right of free election. It had been the ancient custom of the borough for the members to be elected by the aldermen and common council men only, and they accordingly chose two members, whereupon the free burgesses claimed their right of voting " and proceeded in a popular way to " elect two other burgesses;" an act which the corpo- ration stigmatise as " of dangerous consequence to the " future peace of the place " (p. 284).

On August 21st, the elections being considered as com- pleted, letters were prepared to the sheriffs of the seyeral counties, containing lists of the persons in their respective sheriffdoms chosen to serve in Parliament, as approved by Council, and against whom no exception is depending, that they may give the persons chosen due notice to attend (pp. 318-323).

On August 28th, President Lawrence wrote to Lord Chief Justice St. John, and to Whitelock and Lisle, Com- missioners of the Great Seal, requesting their attendance at Council, as weighty matters had to be considered before the meeting of Parliament (p. 337).

On September 19th, a day of fasting and humihation was ordered to be held on October 11th, to supplicate God to remove darkness, profaneness, and formality, and to enable the rulers of these nations to proceed with zeal, wisdom, and union, to act for the interest of Christ and good of his people (p. 368).

Thus opened Cromwell's first Parliament.

Of the Protector personally few notices appear in the present volume, except from the pen of Sir Edw. Nicholas,

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Secretary of State of Charles II. He writes on August 22nd that Cromwell, by his fleet in the Downs, keeps all neighbouring princes in awe, but it must be an excessive expense to maintain it so long ; yet he will abate no forces by sea or land till he sees how this Parliament, many of whom are notorious Presbyterians, will go on ; adding that he seems to run absolutely their way, with which the Independents and Anabaptists, being the greatest part of his army, are much unsatisfied ; but that he will probably purge the new elections (under pretence of such as are not upright men) tUl he has brought them all to be of liis impious principles, as it is unlikely that ever he should rely on the Presbyterians (pp. 324-5).

Cromwell was not frequent in his attendance at the transaction of business at Council, which was the ruling power except during the sittings of Parliament. Out of 164 sittings held in the 10 months comprised in the present volume, he was present only at 28 ; but not the less he held the reins of government with a firm hand. He frequently modified the orders of Council, and none were allowed to pass without his assent.

Much pains was taken and much expense incurred in surrounding the Protector with the customary appliances of sovereignty. He had his life-guard, at the high rate of wages of 5s., equal to at least 11. of our present money, daily (p. 218) ; it consisted of 45 gentlemen, be- sides officers, exclusive of 10 who were sent in attend- ance on Gen. Monk in Scotland (p. 378), and of a foot- guard appointed for the Mews (p. 286).

Council was ordered to bring in a model for the settlement of his family of attendants, and arrange- ments were made about money for its expenses (pp. 44, 217). The payments for it for which there are warrants

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during the 10 months amount to 65,000/.,* exclusive of 5,000/. for repairs of his residences, and 6,692i!. Vjs. I^d. for furniture (pp. 44i4-^59). This consisted chiefly of the tapestry, hangings, and other goods belonging to the late Kiag, "which had been scattered or sold, and were now to be repurchased (pp. 69, 70, 146, 208, 338, 403). We find among them tapestries of the story of Vulcan, Mars, and Venus, which were bought at a cost of 350/. for his lodgings at Whitehall ; also of the story of Hero and Leauder, which cost 180/., and that of Hercules. Also the rich canopies, chairs of state, crimson velvet bed furniture, &c. which had been sent from Stirling Castle (p. 291). The total value of the Crown goods thus appropriated was estimated at 35,497/. IQs. 6c/. (p. 360).

His plate was new and provided specially, and this and his household goods were directed to have the precedence in payment over other claims (pp. 92, 286).

The royal parks and residences were also to be re- purchased and cleared for his use, viz., Hampton Court (pp. 32, 203, 223, 347) ; St. James's fields (p. 39) ; Windsor Park and Bushy Close (pp. 99, 129, 144, 227, 276) ; Whitehall, — a portion of which was set apart for the Protector, and was ordered to be famished " according to instructions from her Highness the Lady " Cromwell " (pp. 70, 395) ; — and also the Mews there, the removal from which of many of the servants of the late King was a cause of much distress, and brought in a host of petitions (pp. 137-9).

Some of these properties having been sold with the rest

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of the Crown lands, they had to be repurchased, with a bonus to the proprietors for consenting to part with their

Of Cromwell's children, the only notices that occur are that the Admiralty Commissioners were dismissed from their place of sitting in "Wliitehall, as the rooms were required for Lord Richard (p. 401) ; and that Lord Henry Cromwell was sent to Ireland as Ijord Lieutenant of the State's forces, and made one of the Coimcil there (pp. 321, 328, 382, 464, 471).

Of the movements of the exiled King and his party, the notices are scanty. There is a list of sums promised by the German nobility, 19 Counts of the Wettarahian College, towards the King's subsistence, amounting to 1,764 rix dollars monthly, for 3 or 4 months (p. 111).

A letter from Sec, Nicholas on Aug. 22 records the efforts made by those about Charles to persuade him to comply with the Presbyterians, because of the numbers of that party chosen to sit in this mock Parliament (p. 325). Another, dated 8th December, records his " care and piety " to prevent the perversion of bis young brother, the Duke of Gloucester, to the Bomish faith, through the strong influence brought to bear on him by the Queen mother. Nicholas adds that it were much to the King's honoiu: that his industry in this matter should be known, but that it would bring too much discredit on the Queen, for that, on the duke's insisting to obey his father and brother, and refusing to turn Papist, the Queen forbade him her Court, and denied him her parting blessing or leave to kiss her band (p. 407).

The King's party in England had contrived a plot to be executed this spring, which had been communicated to Charles, and encouraged by Prince Rupert, the leading

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features of which were to he the murder of the Protector on his way to Hampton Court, the seizure of the guards at St. James's, and of Whitehall and the Council ; then tlie Lord Mayor was to be compelled to proclaim Charles Stuart king. The plot was discovered, and a curious account of the trial of the principal conspirators, Gerard, Voweil, and Fox, was written by John Lisle, one of the Lord Commissioners of the Great Seal, who was appointed president of the High Court of Justice commissioned for the purpose.

The legal points raised on this trial are worthy of notice. To begin with, Judge Atkins refused to sit on the commission because he had already taken an oath not to act contrary to the laws of England, by which laws no man ought to be tried for his life, except by a jury. Voweil, one of the prisoners, took the same excep- tion, but was answered that the commissioners were all his peers, and were twice the number of a jury, which jury was not requisite according to the Ordinance by which he was to be tried. He then argued that the law making it death to kiU the Protector was only just passed, and that not by Parliament. He Vas answered that the Protector and Council had power to make laws, which should be binding till order he taken in Parliament. To this he rejoined that if he were questioned for bis life on a temporary Ordinance, and should die by it, how could his life he restored should Parliament reverse the Ordinance ? The argument was then used, — coming strangely from the lips of the advocates of a government based on the execution of Charles I., — that by a statute of 25 Edw. III., as well as by later laws, it had been made treason to compass the death of the supreme magistrate of this nation, whether called king, queen, or by what name soever.

The prisoners were all condemned to death, but with

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hope of reprieve for Pox, who had confessed his guilt and expressed regret, whilst Vowell had spoken to the people, inciting them to sedition (pp. 233-240). Several of the persons implicated in this plot had not been secured, and therefore in May a proclamation was issued, that as the enemies of peace, notwithstanding the signal experiences o£ God in frustrating their designs, are still attempting to involve the nation in bloodshed, and sending emissaries from beyond seas, the constables of London and West- minster are to require from all householders lists of their lodgers since 19th May, and none are to be allowed to depart, or to cliange lodgings within 10 days, without license (pp. 184-5).

On 8th June a search was made in London, includ- ing Sonthwark, Lambeth, and Westminster, and all persons who were suspected and would not give a satis- factory account of themselves were apprehended. These were so numerous that they were sent to three places of confinement, and four committees, consisting in the whole of 31 persons, were appointed to examine them, and especially to see if any of these could be identified with a Col. Phillips, who had escaped from the Tower, Col. Chas. Pinch, Major Thos. Henshaw, or Col. Deane, all men connected with the late plot, or seven others named.

The instructions to the commissioners ordered them to classify the prisoners into Irishmen, Foreigners, Papists, persons engaged against Parliament since 1648, persons without visible mode of subsistence, and persons suspicious on any particular ground. The reports wei-e to be made as quickly as possible (pp. 204-5.)

A Prench gentleman, bearer of a letter to the Prench am- bassador's lady, a German, upon whom was found a list of the forces of the Commonwealth, and another, a Roman Catholic, upon whom was found nothing but a profane poem, were stayed. Also John, son of the old Lord Digby,

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and brother of the Earl of Bristol, who was taken going without pass to France, in a shallop with three horses (p. 195). An order was issued that Bigby and the German should be sent up in custody to London, and there com- mitted to the serjeant-at-arms, and they were to he examined by Commissary Gen. Whalley and Col. Goffe (p. 203).

Stringent measures were adopted against in-comers as well as out-goers. The Dover and other packet boats were ordered to be closely watched, and all suspected persons arrested. Among these was Thomas, son of Lord Arundel of Wardour, who had come from Flanders with his two servants, but they were allowed to pass to London on the father's security for their doing nothing prejudicial (p. 187). On 31st May, 28 English, Scotch, and Dutch passengers who arrived from Dunkirk, three of them with an important packet for the I*rince of Condi's agent in London, were stayed at Dover, though they had no letters of moment, and in spite of their importunity, could not be allowed to pass without leave from head-quarters (pp. 191^2).

Other ports, as Liverpool, "Weymouth, Eye, Gravesend, &c., also sent up tidings of persons whom they had stayed, and requested directions (pp. 190, 195-6), and Council wrote to the port officers an order to strictly examine all passengers, outwards or inwards, as to the object of their journeys, search their papers, examine into their fidelity to the State, and on cause of suspicion, keep them in custody till further orders (pp. 199-200).

On 4th July, fresh letters were issued to the officers of 34 ports to use their uttermost diligence in searching all vessels, coming in or going out, for suspicious persons, and to use a more than ordinary vigilance in creeks and small outlets, where dangerous persona would probably apply (p. 243).

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Great care was also taken to prevent any general gatherings of the people, on what pretext soever. Meetings of the Quakers in Derbyshire were prohibited, lest, under this pretest, prejudicial designs should be prosecuted (pp. 210-1). On 6th July, on tidings from Berwick, the bishopric of Durham, and other places iu the north, of the assembling of people and horses, especially of the dis- affected— who, " notwithstanding the late discovery made of " their plans by God's grace, are not yet discouraged from " their plottings " — proclamations were issued strictly prohibiting all meetings of Papists and disaffected persons, and troops were sent down to assist in preventing them. A letter from Council to Capt. Chas. Howard on the subject is [entered in. the Council order book, and a later hand has added in the margin the following note : " Old Noll's rules to put down interludes (?) of the 99; " then to govern the lOOth.—J. C." (pp. 245-6).

Similar orders were issued relative to meetings of Papists, Jesmts, and iU-affected persons at Wolverhampton. Sir John Worley and Capt. John Stone were ordered to in- quire into the matter, prevent such meetings, apprehend dangerous persons, and proceed with priests and Jesuits according to law (p. 307).

Apprehensions were not likely to be quieted by examina- tions taken of several mariners of the Elizabeth man-of- war, "who reported hearing one Rich. Thnrsby say that 5,000 of the King of Scots' old soldiers had entered the army, and as many more the navy, to cut the throats of the Protector's men ; that he hoped soon to see the Pro- tector's throat cut, and 10,000 more of the grandees, and that he and 500 more had entered the State's ships on purpose to blow up and destroy them (p. 247).

A private letter of 26tli September records that the

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"vrriter is troubled because of the general discontent abroad, and because many who are in trust, and commanders of ships in the expedition about to go under Geo. Blake on foreign service, are Cavaliers; and one of the of&cers alleged that although Blake endeavoured to draw them to close with the present Government, yet three parts of the fleet, should opportunity offer, would turn their broadsides against the Protector and the present government, as freely as ever they did against the King (pp. 371-2).

In some parts of England, where the delinquents (as Royalists were generally called) had succeeded in retaining or regaining their estates, as notably in Lancashire, Cheshire, and Cumberland, the tenants presented heavy complaints of the oppressions of their delinquent land- lords, the " bloody Papists and Cavaliers," whose malice is seven times hotter than before; who have turned out some of them, and threaten to turn out the rest for their service to Parliament ; who exact fines and heriots, compel labour, and forbid the felling of wood or digging for stone. They appeal to the Protector to be "the Moses to this English Israel," and take this Egyptian yoke off their necks. The reply was the appointment of separate committees for each of the three counties, which should try to accommodate between landlords and tenants (pp. 294r^5).

It was the avowed principle of Commonwealth rule to recognise as public debts those which had been incurred in the service of the late King, before the commencement of the civil war, but the principle was not carried out into practice. The Bevenue Committee passed lists of bills for 6,000/. due to the King's servants, but after 800/. had been paid, they complained that they had received nothing for three-quarters of a year, and were wanting food and raiment. Thereupon 800/. more was ordered, and they

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were told that there would be no further payments, so that their longer attendance -would be useless (pp. 15-6).

An order had been passed that the late King's goods should be sold for the benefit of bis numerous creditors and servants, but this was defeated by Cromwell's appro- priation of the goods yet undisposed of. They therefore begged an Ordinance granting them such moneys as they could get in by discovery of the King's personal con- cealed estate, that they might have something to keep them from starving (p. 104),

Inquiry was then ordered as to what part of the goods had been employed, and how the late trustees for their sale might best be brought to account, complaints having been made and proved that the trustees had violated their trust, and disposed of the goods unjustly, whilst the servants were starving and in prison (pp. 230, 255).

On the part of the trustees it was urged that, in the list of goods sent in by the servants, many are named which were never committed to their charge; that there is a design against them, and that the servants' claims should be carefully looked into, as many claim more than their due, many were paid up to 1642, and many are delin- quents, and should not be paid at all (pp. 278-9).

The result of the investigation was the production of several accounts, the final one showing that, after the reservation of goods to the Protector and of goods other- wise pledged and disposed of, the balance due was 9,717^. 18s. Gd. This sum was ordered to be paid to the servants, it is true, but it was assigned upon the tardily gathered and already overcharged fines imposed by the Act of Grace on the people of Scotland (pp. 360-1, 403). Oases of petitions of individual servants occur on pp. 127, 298, 326, &c.

The government of Scotland presented serious difficulties ; the country was nominally in subjection, but a linger-

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ing warfare was still carried on by Col. Middleton in the west, and Monk was sent as commander-in-chief to Scotland to oppose him. Monk's instructions, dated April 6th, were to learn the state of the country, particularly the Highlands, and the best way of re- ducing them; to grant pardons to all who shall be willing to come in, provided their estates are imder 400/. a year ; and to entertain, if needful, a regiment of 600 Highlanders. Since many in Scotland, who did not them- selyes take arms, encom-aged the Highland rebels by sending them horses, arms, and money, all such offenders were to be punished by an imposition of the same service for the Parliament army as they had given to their opponents. All Englishmen taken in arms with the enemy were to be put to death, and all Scots sent to foreign plantations (pp. 83-5.)

The chief notices of the contest occur in letters from commanders of ships appointed to guard the coasts, and to convey supplies to the troops at Inverlochy, Ayr, and else- where on the western coast (pp. 261, 297, 317, 366), and also to surprise the Royalist men-of-war, called Charles Stuart's Booters, cruising about Pentland and the coasts, who took merchant vessels, and sold what they got in Caithness, a place wholly devoted to him (p. 256).

In April, troops were sent by the Protector to Northum- berland, to protect it from a party of the enemy's horse which lately came over the borders, and infested the northern counties (p. 100). On 16th April, Capt. Sher- win, sent to Inverness with supplies for Col. Morgan, reports that the colonel lies 20 miles off on the river Tayn, with a large party of horse and foot, the enemy being on the other side in Sutherland and Caithness, advancing their levies, which increase hut slowly, though they force the generality of the people. He adds, " They have got on " a neck of land, and if they have but a stomach to fight

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" with us, as they hare with one another, the roguish " gang will be dissipated. There is like to be good order " and discipline among them, when their chiefs fight " single hand, one with the other, for superiority ! " (p. 102). The result of these dissensions in the ill-dis- ciplined army of the Uoyahsts soon became apparent.

A private letter of 3rd August alludes to " the consider- '* able success our forces have had against the Scotch " under Middleton" (p. 286), in consequence of which that general attempted to transport his forces to the Isle of Skye ; in this he' was opposed, not only by a Parlia- ment ship, but by Sir Jas. Macdonald, governor of the isle, who defeated him and compelled him to retreat to Lochaber, where his position was rendered worse by the capture of the man-of-war that had brought him over from Holland, and had been skulking about the isles of Scotland ever since (p. 367).

As a consequence of his ill fortune, the Highlanders began to come in daily, and place themselves under the protection of Col. Bryan or Brayne, the Parliamentary commander at Inverlochy in Lochaber (p. 382). On 11th December, Col. Brayne, writing from thence, records that the enemy are not considerable, are far northward, and that all diligence is used to impede their levies. Also that this place, which was their safe place of retreat and recruit, is now very peaceable and in a posture of defence, and with the force of the garrison, will be able to oppose any they can bring (p. 408).

The seeming hopelessness of the EoyaKst cause led one after another of the Scotch nobles who had embraced it to accept the articles which Monk was authorised, on behalf of the Protector, to offer them. Their personal safety was guaranteed, on their giving security in large sums for their peaceable deportment. Also their estates, real and personal, were allowed them, but with the proviso that

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such portions as had been given away by way of donative from the late Parliament, the Commissioners in Scotland, or the Protector, should not he restored.

They were forbidden to remain in any place not ap- proved by the Protector, on pain of forfeiting their secu- rity ; nor were they allowed to hold meetings of their vassals for courts baron, except by leave from the commander-in-chief ; also they were strictly prohibited, on pain of forfeiture of articles, from inflicting any punish- ment on those of their tenantry who had remained neuter, or had assisted the Parliamentary party during the wars.

AH arms were to he surrendered to the commanders of the nearest garrison, the of&cers retaining their horses and swords on security, the soldiers selling their horses. It was then customary to transport prisoners of war to the Barbadoes, but those belonging to the capitulators were to be released and restored. These articles were taken between August 24th and September 23rd, 1654, by John Earl of Athol, William Earl of Glencairn, James Lord Forester, Robert Viscount Kenmure, and James Marquis of Montrose.

In the civil administration of the country, there was a tendency to leniency in the carrying out of regulations which were sufRciently rigorous. The commissioners for administering justice were instructed to moderate their decrees against debtors, and to allow time for payment, but with interest, and to compel the creditors to take land at a competent rate in payment (p. 77).

Sir Alex. Gibson of Dueie, co. Pife, pleaded for and obtained indemnity against creditors to whom, as treasurer of the Scots' army in 1640 and 1641, he gave bonds for payments for the army, which had been declared by Act of Parliament to he public debts, hut in default of repay- ment, he was sued by the creditors, and in danger of imprisonment and loss of estate (pp. 125-6, 183).

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Ordinances were also passed for better support of the universities and public preacbers in Scotland ; for setting up lectures, and for allowing certain debts and payments to Glasgow University {p. 288).

An Ordinance of grace and pardon for tbe people of Scotland was drawn up, and after much discussion, and the adding of several provisoes, it was passed, and became law {p. 90). Its bearing was threefold. It specified several persons as excluded from its benefits, and this exclusion involved the entire forfeiture of their estates (p. 163). It inflicted fines on many nobles and others, so heavy that to them its graciousness was more than doubtful ; but it pardoned fully all who were not included in its exceptions, and thereby presented an inducement to the humbler classes to acquiesce in Parliamentary rule. The fijied nobles and gentry remonstrated strongly against the amounts required from them, as impossible to be raised from their ruined estates ; they were met by an order to pay in one third of tiie amount, when the Commissioners for Sequestration in Scotland should be authorised to hear their plea for mitigation of the remainder (pp. 210, 246). Those who happened to be in London were to be heard before Council (p. 24<9). Lambert drew up a report, upon which an Ordinance for mitigation was passed, but the details of its working .do not appear till tbe following year (pp. 263, 285).

Among the petitioners were the tutors of Mary Scott, aged six years, heir to the late Earl of Buccleugh, who beg relief from the fine of 15,000^. set upon the estate by the Act of pardon for Scotland, as its condition is such that it will else be in danger of confiscation by payment of such a fine. They plead further that her father only hved to be 25 years old, was active to further

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the Gospel and tlie good of the people, and was averse to the invasion of 1648 (p. 223).

William, Earl Marshal of Scotland, was taJfen prisoner and sent to the Tower ia September 1661, for being in arms against the State ; he pleads that he never was in arms, but was seized while riding peaceably from his own bouse to Elliott, but that he finds himself exeluded in the late Act of pardon for Scotland, to the utter ruin of himself and his posterity. Moreover, his entire estate is made over to trustees, so tiiat he cannot support his expenses in the Tower, and begs maintenance for himself and family. This was granted to the amount of 37. and then of U. a week (pp. 163, 273, 302, 312).

An Ordinance was also passed for settling estates in Scotland, but in the practical working, it was found greatly to interfere with the donatives out of forfeited estates which had been largely granted by the Parliament of Scotland. A compromise was made by allowing to the owners of donatives compensation for their lost estates, at 10 years' purchase, payable from the fines to be levied by the Act of pardon (pp. 90, 186). This privilege was extended to donatives made by the English Commissioners in Scotland as well as by the Parliament of Scotland (pp. 195, 220).

The imion between the two Parliaments, which had been a subject of serious discussion the preceding year, was now completed, and an Ordinance issued accordingly. All the Scottish nation were thereby discharged from any allegiance to Charles Stuart, and he and all the issue of the late King were disabled from holding the crown of Scot- land. All kingly office and the right of the three Estates in Scotland were taken away, and aU forfeitures, rents, &c. formerly belonging to the Crown, were to fall to the Protector. All goods were to pass custom free between

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the two countries, and all taxes to be borne proportionably by both (pp. 90-1).

Scotland was however allowed only 30 members of Parliament, 20 to stand for the counties and 10 for the boroughs, many places bein^ united to form a constituency (pp. 197-9). The same forms were to be observed in the writs for Scotland as had been enjoined for those in England (p. 228).

The pacification of the Church was found a matter more difficult to accomplish. A long report on a proposal thereon by the Scotch ministers is given, pp. 386-7.

Several papers occur of local interest, e.g. ■ —

Proposals for the better preservation of Windsor Porest (pp. 9-12, 169).

Disputes on a project for making the river "Way or Wye at Guildford, Surrey, navigable (pp. 49, 51-2, 75).

A petition of those inhabitants of the suburbs of Coventry whose houses had been pulled down for defence of the city diuing the war, for compensation by a rate on the able inhabitants, whose safety was secured by their ItKses. Referred to Parliament (p. 79).

A petition from the residents in Christ Church Close, Norwich, for continuance of its exemption from the city jurisdiction. Granted (p. 97).

A petition from the inhabitants of Berwick-on-Tweed, for enforcement of the regulations relative to the fishing in the river (pp. 103-4). Also an Ordinance for vesting lands in the mayor and corporation, for perpetual repair of the bridge, deferred (p. 292)..''

Disputes as to the right of/Zg^g^g^ship a334management of Katherine's Hospital, /^^^^^^ ^.^ Heref^, between the temporary master, J^^ Tombes, and the tri*stees for deans and chapters' 1^/^^ ^^ -^^q_^^ ^94^ 244-5);

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A petition of the inhabitants of the "West Hiding of TorksMre, complaining that those of the two other ridings throw upon them an unfair proportion of the assessments laid on the county (p. 179).

A petition of the inhabitants of Griasgow, for immunity from assessment, on account of their sad condition through a late fire, or for leave to distribute the sums levied among the sufferers. Granted (p. 249).

A petition of the town of Manchester, on behalf of their ministry, to whom 2,000/. a year formerly appertained, for an order to compel the inhabitants to pay them 400/. a year in lieu of tithes. Granted (pp. 263, 312) ,

A petition of the mayor, &c. of Fontefraet for payment of 120/. Qs. 9d., balance in hand from the sale of tlie materials of their castle, — which, being ruined by several sieges, was demolished during the wars,— in order there- with to rebuild their house of sessions, which, being within shot of the castle, was ruined. Granted (pp. 344-5).

A petition of the mayor, &c. of Hull for payment of 60/., part of the impositions on coals, for the winter quarter, which, by Act of Parliament, they are to receive for their poor (p. 420).

A petition of the organist of Christ Church, Oxford, for payment of the modest sum of 10/. a year, settled on him by the dean and prebends, for playing the organ (p. 425).

A petition of the inhabitants of Durham for leave to hold an assize and gaol delivery, which they have not had since August 1652. It was laid aside, but renewed three months later, ou the ground that there are many felons in the gaol, that the prilggggg^^'',® ^ great burden and distur- bance, and can har^y j^^ ^iS^^ kept, and that there are many suits ^^SiShhave been fe^^ depending. This time it was gr^ed (pp. 63, 204).

There/are several entries relatiSS ^ °^^ ^^' i'^ul's,

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London. In April a committee was formed to consider aji estimate from the Lord Mayor of tlie charge of sup- porting the ruinous parts of it, and of disposing of it for the best safety of the city (p. 88).

In May a report occurs from a committee appointed to consider the lawfulness of building on land sold as belong- ing to the State, at the west end of St. Paul'K. It tended to the non-permission of erections, on the plea that the ground had always been waste, and used as a burying plaoe in times of contagion when other places were oppressed with corpses, and that churchyards are excepted from the right of sale of deans and chapters' lands. Also that it is the usual place of reception for ambas- sadors who pass from the city to Westminster. Also that any building would straiten the passage towards Lud- gate Hill, where now people are often hurt. Then follow numerous depositions of the neighbouring inhabitants, to prove that the ground has been 55 years void (pp. 141-3).

About this time, part of the south side of the churcli having fallen down, the Lord Mayor and aldermen beg leave to use the lead that covered it to make pipes for conveying water to the city, which is much needed. This was granted (p. 325).

There are also several papers relating to the Tower of London; a full account of the fees paid to the warden and other of&cers ; particulars of repairs, expenses of the prisoners, &c. Also an important list of all who were imprisoned there in June 1654, with the dates of their commitment, beginning with Dr. Wren, late bishop of Ely, who had lingered 10 years in prison, and ending with Somerset Fox, taken for the late conspiracy against the Protector. The total number is 45; it includes nine Scotch peers and one English peer, taken at or after the

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battle of Worcester (pp. 273-4, 390-1). Most of ihese ■were liberated in September, on security not to act against the State, but they were banisbed, and were not to return . without leaye (p. 353).

Several characters of mark appear in the present volume. There is a petition of Thos. Sydenham, — here called Capt. Sydenham, because of bis having served as such in the Parliamentary army, in wbicb be was wounded, — praying for arrears due to bis brother Major John Sydenham, slain in Scotland, to whom he had lent money to buy horses for going to Scotland, wbicb was never repaid. He mentions also his brother. Major Francis, who was slain in the West, and whose executors only received 80^ of his arrears (p. li). The three brothers here named were brothers of Col. William Sydenham, a prominent member of Cromwell's Council, and one of the Commissioners of the Treasury. They were of the Wynford Eagle or Dorsetshire branch of the family, the elder branches of which had chiefly embraced the royalist cause. The reply to the petition was an order for 600?. in full of all demands ; and its payment was to be made by the collectors of an imposition on coals in Newcastle, from a balance in their hands (pp.' 33, 115, 123). This Capt. Sydenham afterwards became so eminent as a physician, that he has been named the father of English medicine. A tablet to his memory, erected by the College of Physicians, is in St. James's Church, Piccadilly, and from him the Sydenham Society, for the publication of medical works, takes its name.

A letter occurs relating the wonderful cures performed by Mat. Coker, who professed to possess a miraculous gift of healing ; it relates his restoration, of the lame, the sick, and the lunatic. A pamphlet recording his cures, published in 1654, is in the British Museum (p. 188).

Sir Wm. Davenant, poet and dramatist, also petitioned

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the Protector. He was prisoner in the Tower for his loyalty to the King, and appointed in 1650 to he tried for treason hefore the High Court of Justice, hut no pro- ceedings were taken. He was released on exchange in Novemher 1651, after two years' imprisonment, on bail not to stir from the town ; hut he was soon made pri- soner again for debt, and he begs a second release and a general pardon, that he may KTe as a faithful suhject (pp. 106-7.)

The daughters of Dr. John Cosin, late dean of Peter- borough, and after the restoration, bishop of Durham, petition for an allowance from their father's sequestered estate, and also for restoration of his library, detained at Peterhouse, Cambridge. Both requests were granted, and the hooks, the nucleus of the collection which exists in Bishop Oosin's library at Durham, were restored to them (p. 302).

Several other ladies petitioned. Margaret, daughter of the Earl of Thomond, and second wife of Edward, the Earl of "Worcester noted for his scientLfio inventions, but pri- soner in the Tower. She begs some maintenance, if she cannot have her fifths as other wives. Being a second wife, she is not mother to Lord Herbert, and has only received 201. from him. During nine years she has only received 4!00;. from the estate, and her husband, having but Bl. a week from the State and Bl. from Lord Herbert, has not abundance to pay lodgings and keepers' fees, and provide food for himself and six servants. Considering her birth, she says, she takes no pleasure in trudging up and down on foot, or in a sculler, yet could not do other- wise, nor go attired as a gentlewoman, had she not sold some of her former clothes (p. 123).

Lady Anne Blount, daughter of Montjoy Earl of New- port, complains that, though only 16 years of age, and

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living with her father, one Wm. Blount, a Papist, who has been in arms, publishes that she is contracted to him and that he will marry her whether she will or no ! There being now no bishops' courts, she appealed to the Com- missioners of the Great Seal, but they could only issue a commission on the case. She hegs its issue to discreet and able men, as these false scandals prejudice her and trouble her parent {p. 105).

The perils attendant upon State messengers during the late troubles are vividly detailed in petitions of Rowland Eawkard, messenger of the late Council of State, and of Anne his widow (pp. 348-349). Bequest is made on behalf of Chris. Burrell, of "VVratting, " a most precious, " ancient servant of God," and the first person in Suffolk who appeared against the superstitious' innovations of Bishop Wren and Dr. Cosin, for help, being niucli in debt through losing all his goods and books by fire, and through" being long kept out of his benefice. This was granted to the amount of 50Z. (p. 253).

The literaiy entries are scanty and chiefly confined to prosecutions for pubUcations inimical to the present Government (pp. 3, 59, 62, 170, 378). Specimens of verses in favour of the King, more remarkable for their loyalty than their poetry, are to be found (pp. 282-3, 430-1). Also a Latin tractate in favour of Cromwell's government, and another on tlie best means of composing strife among the Evangelicals (p. 431).

Leave was given for printing an edition of a concordance of the Bible, prepared by Hob. Wickens, minister of Tod- denham, co. Warwick, more useful than any extant, on account of its smallness of volume and price (p. 147). John Tracey failed to obtain permission to bring in 9,000 folio Bibles and other books in quires, which had Iain on

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hands 12 years at Dunkirk, by reason of the late wars

(pp. 314-15).

The papers relating to the Navy are somewhat numerous. Those which hare a political or historical hearing will be found in the body of the Calendar. The less important papers are tabulated at the end of the volume after the warrants. A table of the attendances of the Council, compiled from the Council books, will be found at the close of these remarks.

Jan. 29th, 1881. M. A. E. G.

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1658-4. March 1.

March 1. Whitehall.

Vol. LXVII. Mahch 1-17, 1654.

Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Mackworth, Rous, Pickering, and Sydenham, to be a Committee to meet this afternoon with Mr. Nye, Goodwin, and other ministera, and receive what they have to offer, and confer with them in reference to the approbation of persons to preach in a settled way in any public place.

2. Wolsley, Montague, and Strickland to be a Committee to speak with Serjeant Glanvile about his being re-admitted to his practice at the bar,

3. The Lord Mayor, Recorder, Mr. Sadler, town clerk of London, and the Steward, bailiff, and burgesses of "Westminster attended, when several matters were propounded to them in relation to the good government of the cities.

4. The Committee for the Adventurers for Ireland to attend Council at 8 to-morrow, when the Protector will be there if pos- sible. [I. 75, pp. 145-6.]

1. W. J[ones ?] to the Greenland Company and the rest of the interests concerned in that trade. The Committee to whom Council has referred the business desire me to send you the enclosed rides, and to desire that each interest should choose persona to meet, and (adhering to the substance) digest them into the best form. They will also receive from you anything that your long experience enables you to tender thereon, or hear your objections to' anything judged prejudicial, but expedition is needful. [1 page.] Endosiiig,

1. I. Proposed regulations for the Greenland Company :

1. That a company o/15 he chosen equally ovt of tJie Company, wad the other interests, to dispose of the vessels to heprm/ided.

2. That all intending ad/venturers give vn their na/mes, skips, officers, &c. before 1 November.

3. That the Commissioners assign them thei/r several proportions of tonnage.

4. That the proposers give security to set out the nv/mher of ships, <&c. which they offer.

5. That none he admitted unless they offer before 1 Nov.

6. That on 15 April next, the CoTn/missioners give written directions to the Tnaster oj each ship what harbour to go to.

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7. That due encouragement be given to those sent to fish m places diffi.cvU, hazardous, or v/ncertaim. of fishing.

8. Tliat ail proceeds he distributed to the adventurers m proportion to thdr tonnage, men, hazard, and danger, as appointed by the Comm,issioners.

9. That the Gommiamtners take care that the skips are suffidefni for defence.

10. That the old Commissioners receive the siihscriptions, and the n&tv Com/missioners be chosen on 15 Nov.

11. Ihat observing these rules, all persons be free to set forth amy ships they please for the said trade, \praft, 2i pages.l

1, II. Draft of the above regulations and Utter, much corrected. [2| page8:\

1. in. Oopy of 5 of the above regidations. [1 pa^e.']

2. Bond of Charles and Allan Percy, of Beverley co. York, and Wm.

Parketfc, of St. Clement Dane's, Westminster, in 600^., that Chas. Percy appear within 3 days after summons, do not leave the nation without ^leave, and act nothing to the prejudice of the peace. [1 page.}

3. Like bond of John Blunt, of London, Thos. Fletcher, of Covent Garden, and John Phillips, of Warbath, co. Pembroke, in 600^ for the appearance and good conduct of Blunt. [1 page.]

4. Sir Bichard Grenville to [Ralph Parker ?] You name, in yours of the 7th, my lord's approval that Sir .John Mints should adjust the business between him and me, and that you will send papers to the Hague thereon, and advise me to do the like.

This cannot be at the Hague, where neither I nor my pro- cureur, John Mickelfelt, — who has my proofs, instructions, and pro- curation, to see my right made good — can be, but I will submit to Sir John's judgment if he will come to Middleburg, where my pro- cureur shall attend him, for I will not be ousted of my right by subtleties. If he wilt npt come there, and if neither Sir Pat. Drum- mond, Mr. Regamorter, nor any others in Zealand, are accepted for referees, the process at law there must determine it. I will lose no time about my process, I shall be at Bruges next week. [1 page.]

5. Petition of Wm. Watts, woodward for Surrey to the Protector, for relief. I have disbursed 2001. in prosecuting warrants. I gave 200^. for my place ; the fees were 3s. id. a day, 5;. a year salary, and 21. for Windsor forest, and Is. a pound on wood sales. I am owed : —

The 3s. id. a day for 8 years Disbursements by woodward's book Two years' salary of 5l. Four „ „ 2Z.

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The woods are disposed of to CoL Pride and others, so my office

comes to nothing, and my wife and 7 children are starved for want

of these disbursements and arrears. With reference thereon to

Council 20 Feb. 1653-4. [1^ pages.} Anything,

5. I. Certijicate by Rich. Fearmes arid 11 others to the poverty

a/rid fidelity of Watts, who has 7 small child/ren that wast

have perished without help from, godly mem,. 28 Ma/rck

1654. [1 page.]

5. II. Receipt hy John Witherings from Watts of til. in part of

tool. ; all paid exc&pt &l. 22 Feb. 1653-4. [\ page.] Order thereon that 201. be paid him by the Receiver-General of the Revenue, and that Kous, Mackworth, and Major report on the petition. Approved 23 March. [/, 75, p. 146.]

Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. The petition of Wm. Pym and others (committed last Friday to Mackworth and Rous), referred to the Committee for regulating Customs and Excise, to consider and certify.

3. Dr. Owen, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, to take care that the book entitled " A Twofold Catechism," made by — Bidle, be answered.

4. The debate touching the said book to be resumed this day fortnight

5. Pickering and" Strickland to meet the Ambassadors from the States General to-morrow afternoon, and accompany them to West- minster.

6. The following members of Comicil to sup and dine with the Dutch Ambassadors at the times following :-

Friday, dinner „ supper

Saturday, dinner „ supper

Sunday, dinner „ supper

Monday, dinner

Pickering and Strickland.

Lambert and Sydenham.

Skippon and Mackworth.

Lord President and Viscount Lisle.

Strickland and Jones.

Wolsley, Cooper, and Desborow.

Pickering and Montague. 7. The words, "which were lately in the Mint" to be added in the warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower for payment of 1,500Z. to Gualter Frost. [/. 75,^. 147-8.]

March 2. Council to Major Wm, Burton, Maj. Clement Keene, and Thos.

WhitehaU. Bendish, Justices of Peace for Suffolk. We have received your letter and the examinations enclosed, concerning the intemiption given to some persons in their religions exercises at Lowestoft, and recom- mend to your effectual care that Mr. Alberry and the rest of the honest people of Lowestoft have liberty to use the chapel there for performance of their religious exercises, and that they be protected therein from molestation.

You are further desired to take notice of any disturbance that has been or shall be given them, in such their exercises, and to cause those misdemeaning themselves to be proceeded against according to law. [7.75,^.147.]

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March 2, 6. Representation of Rob. Tichbome, Mark Hildesley, Dan. Taylor, Wm. Wyberd, Thos. Arnold, and Owen Rowe, some of the trustees for sale of Deans' and Chapters' lands, to the Protector. Would gladly obey the Order of C Feb. last to settle lands value 2001. a year on Nich. Lockyer, but the lands which they are required to convey being unsold 16 Dec. last, when the government of the Commonwealth now established was declared at Westminster, these lands were, as they conceive, vested in his Highness by the Slst article, and not to be alienated from the Lord Protector without consent of Parliament. [| page.]

6. I. Ordsr by the Protectoi' confirming tJte order of the Covmeil of State of 30 June 1653, for settlement of. the said lands on Lochyer, the CommissioTiers for removing obstructions to exercise all their powers in reference thereto. 6 Feb, 1653-4.. [1 sheet]

7. Petition of Vincent Randall, of Chiiworth, Surrey, to the Admiralty Committee. My late father, Sir Edw, Randall, let a lease to the East India Company of several powder mills near his dwelling at Chiiworth, for 21 years. After this Caudwell, surveyor of the mills, rented them for a year, but died and left them in pos- session of his wife ; she being unable to manage so great a work, sold her stock to merchants who begged leave to be my yearly tenants, which I granted, and their time is now expired. I beg leave to serve the State with the same quantity of powder as the mills served before, on security to make it as good and cheap. [1 page.]

8. Certificate by Rich. Wood, Mayor, and Rich. Elton, Deputy Governor of Kingston-upon-Hnll, that several Hamburg merchants and owners of ships named have deposed upon oath before them that the Assurance and Mermaid, which were appointed as convoy to their ships, did not wait at Hull 6 weeks for them, as stated, but that their ships have been waiting 5 months for a convoy, whereby they have been damnified to the extent of 1,500^, besides the general loss, which is twice as much, by the loss of time and the markets. Also that they have paid 1,500?. for customs on the cloth, lead, and other commodities shipped, and that they were convoyed as far as the Humber, where fie Assurance and Mermaid were called off. [1 sheet, with toum seal.]

9. Petition of Cap. Jos. Smith to the Protector. I have served since the beginning of the war, was seriously wounded at the siege of Reading, was iJl 11 months at my father's house in Wiltshire, and have often been wounded since, and had to go 6 times to the Bath. I spent 250^. in getting cured, and 360?. in raising horses and arms.

Also there is 546?. due to me for arrears, but this is only ^ of my due, because being supposed to be dead of my wounds, I was not mustered in 1647 and 1649. Yet I sent to the battle of Worcester a

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man and horse who never returned, and I served at ray own charge in Serj, Dendy^s troop, to guard the Council of State I have often petitioned Parliament for such employment as I wa'i fit for, being disabled in my limbs, especially for that of paymaster and steward to Ely House ; the members promised much, but put ra their relations and friends, and I got many orders but no pt ofit

I lost a fair estate promised by a kinsman who was of the junto at Oxford, and ray mother, who mortgaged her jointure for 300Z to support me in the service, had her cows fetched away for it by the Donnington Castle garrison, and she was cut over the head m trying to keep them., I beg payment and employment or a pension from Ely House, to which I have been very useful in bringing in -^ the fines out of the Excise, appointed by Parharoent for rehef of maimed soldiers. With reference thereon to Council to proceed speedily, on account of the petitionei^'a necessity 7 Feb 1653—4 Also note that the petition will be seconded by Sir A. A. Cooper, Sir G. Pickering, or Mr. Rous. [1 large closely wntten sheet }

March 3. Reference thereon by Council to Jones, Mackworth and Rous to

report. [7. 75, p. 148.]

March 3. 10. Petition of Wm. Wright, graver in stone to the Protector Col. Rich agreed to pay him 120^. for a tomb for Lord Deputy Ireton, to be set up in Henry VII.'s chapel, m 3 paj-menta of ■ which he has received the first, and 17J. 10s. of the ^^econd Has long since finished the said tomb, " he hopeth to the good contentment ot your Highness and the most skilftd beholders and to the ■well deserving fame of the said late lord deputy." Begs payment of 521. 10s., that he may be able to erect the tomb WiUi reference thereon 6 Feb. to Col. Nath. Rich; his certificate that the reason of non-payment is that the money allowed was not competent to the expense of the funeral; and another reference to Council 20 Fsb. 1653-4. . [li sheef]

March 3. Reference thereon by Council to Wolsley, Jones, and Mackworth. .[/. 75,^.148.]

March 3. 11. Petition of Phil. Holman to the Protector. Roach Forest, CO, Somerset, belonged to the lords of the adjoining manors, the late King having only herbage for his deer ; 22 years ago he disafforested it, and had ^ allotted for the herbage, J to the lords of manors, and i to the tenants. Sir Rob. Heath, Chief Justice of Common Pleas, owned Broadway Manor near, and by an Exchequer decree, his -^ and the King's ^, which he purchased, were to be enclosed 13 years ago. He sold the said | to me for 5,000^., and I enjoyed it till 1643, when in the wars, the enclosures were violently laid open at night, and so continued till 1646. Then I enclosed part, but the enclosures were violently broken down. I beg protection to re-inclose the |-, and a warrant for assistance in case of opposition. With reference thereon to Council, 20 Feb. 1653-4. [1 sheet}

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March 3, Note that the preceding petition was read in Council, [1. 75, p. 149.]

March 3. 12. Petition of Edm. Manning, merchant of London, to the Protector. I suffered much in opposing the t3Tanny of the hite King and bishops. I can now, if you concur, do what will advantage multi- tudes of the poor, and somewhat refresh me in my low condition occasioned by my sufferings, and by the loss of 44 hogsheads of oil, value 2001., seized by the Greenknd Company in 1646, after I had paid customs, as I could not wrestle with so opulent a company.

The company have not brought in ^ as many whale fins as are yearly expended, therefore I beg liberty to import 50 tons, the late Act against bringing in foreign commodities notwithstanding.

With note by President Lawrence to the Protector in favour of the petitioner, about whom he spoke to his Highness on Saturday. 6 Feb. 1653-4, and reference thereon to Council, 9 Feb. 1653-4. [1 sheet.}

March 3. Reference thereon by Council to the Committee on the Greenland Company's petition, to report. [I. 75, p. 149.]

March 3. 13. Petition of Ant. Bassano and 29 others, for themselves and many hundreds in their condition, to the Protector. We paid in divers sums to the Treasurer of the late Committee of Haberdashers' Hall for the 20th and 5th of our estates, and were to have the public faith therefor ; but the days of payment were only 10 days after notice, some of us had not due notice, others were out of town, others hindered by sickness or poverty from . paying, and the penalties for non-payment being heavy, many of us had to pay beyond our due proportions. By ordinance of Parliament of 12 Aug. 1643, the Committee for Advance of Money was authorised to grant the public faith in such cases, but now their power therein is ended. We heg its renewal, without which we cannot enter our claims by 25 Marc^ next, the time limited, and shall be excluded from claim to our public faith debts. 30 signatures, 2 being marks. With reference thereon to Council. Noted as laid aside, 31 March 1654. [li pp.]

March S. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Note of the Protector's approval of 3 Ordinances and orders.

3. The petition of Edw. Cresset, Master of Sutton's Hospital, and the paper annexed, referred to Mackworth, Montague, Jones, and Rous, to report.

4. That of Edward Viscount Loftus of Ely.referred to Lambert, Lisle, Montague, Jones, Cooper, and Wolsley, to consider his dis- bursements in fortifying Middleham Castle and his entertainment, and to report.

5. In the order of 24 Feb. last, referring the proceedings at the new Exchange to the Attorney General, Sir Thos. Widrington, and the Recorder, the words " or any two of them " to be inserted.

9. 14. Order on petition of Katheriiie, relict of Timothy AspinwaU, late minister of Coventry, that the 271^. 12s. mentioned as due to her late husband on account and debenture stated by the late Com-

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mittee of Coventry, for his charges and airears as chaplain to Col. Burke's regiment, be paid her out of such arrears due to the Commonwealth as were raised in Hertfordshire before 1 Feb. 1649-50, and which remain in the hands of Mr. Hickman, Treasurer of Hert- fordshire, for whose payment this order shall be sufficient warrant. Approved 23 March.

10. Order on the petition of Gilb. Keate and other owners of the Anthony Bonaventure, and on a certificate of the Navy Commis- sioners on a reference from the Admiralty Commissioners, that — as the ship appears to have been honourably lost in fight with the Dutch, and that aa, on serious debate with some of the Committee of Trinity House (the price and value thereof, including the freight for the time she was in service considered), the owners deserve for their loss 3,600?., — the Admiralty Commissioners satisfy them- selves touching the premises, and thereupon issue their commands to the Navy Commissioners to make out a bill to the Navy Trea- surer for payment of the 3,600?., or do for the petitioners' satisfac- tion as they see cause. Approved 23 March.

12. The petition of the Masters, Wardens, and Assistants of the Company of Feltmakers referred to the Committee for the Treasuries, to report.

13. Order on petition of Dan. French, minister of Stroud, that Thos, Falconbridge pay him all the arrears of the augmentation granted him by ordinance of Parliament, any former restraint not- withstanding. Approved 23 March,

14. 15. Order on a report from the Navy Commissioners, on reference of 30 January last, — that Jaa. Jackson deserves 50?. for services at sea in the Green Olive of Ipswich, — that the Admiralty Commissioners authorise a warrant to the Navy treasurer for pay- ment. Approved 23 March. Annexing,

15. !• Report allvded to, that he deserves 50?., Ma ship being

taken wp at Norway, a/nd employed in taking packets to

the Qeiierals, the Orkney Isles, &c. — Navy Office, 10 Feb,

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15, 16. Order that the report of the Admiralty Commissioners,

on the Protector's reference on the petition of the workmen armourers

of the Tower armouiy, he agreed to, and that there he paid to the

armourers as wages to the 1st March, 236?. 15a M., vis. : —

£ 8. d. To Rich. Alliston - - - 50 8 9

„ Sam. Ashton - - - - 50 8 9

„ Solomon Sibtharp - - - 50 8 9

„ Kich. Rous - - - - 47 8 9

„ John Atmere - - - 38 0 9

The Admiralty Commissioner's to issue warrants to the Navy Trea- surer accordingly. Approved 23 March,

17. The petition of Nathaniel Poole and Joane, his wife, referred to Mackworth, Jones, Sydenham, Rous, and Major, to report.

18, 19. Those of Thos. Dunsterville, and of Michael Earkstead referred to the Committee for the Mint, to report

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21. Order that — as several inconveniences have been occasioned by addresses made to the late Council of State, for the release of ships taken by the State's vessels while they have been still depend- ing in the Adroiralty Court, — the issue of any order for stay of such proceedings in the Admiralty Court be forborne, notwithstanding any address hereafter to be made the Protector or Council, touching ships brought to adjudication in that Court, it being the Protector's intention that the said Court give sentence in the case of all prize ships, without interruption. Approved 23 March.

22. 17. Order, on report on the 1,250^. lent by Thos. Ledgard, alderman of Newcastle, to CoL Fras. Hacker, by order of Sir Art. Hesilrigge, on a public emergency, that the Committee of Accounts allow the same on Mr. Ledgard's accounts, and that Col. Hacker be directed by his Highness to give an account for it. Approved 23 March. An-nean/ng,

17. I. Receipt by Hacker of the said sum., Jvly 1649. [^ 'page^ 17. II. Report alluded to, statiiig that the Committee refused to discharge Ledgard of the money, because it wan entered as a loan in his accounts, cmd sent for ffacker, but his Highness had ordered him, to a service, promisiTig, as he had often done before, to take him off the l,250i. 28 Feb. 1653-4. [I page.] 17. III. Warrant to the Committee of Accotvnts at Buchy House to allow the 1,250^. (w Ledgard's accounts, [f page.]

23. The petition of Sarah Potter, widow, whereon the Protector recommended the granting her a yearly pension, referred to Syden- ham, Mackworth, Wolsley, and Rous, to consider out of what treasury the pension may be answered, and to report.

24. The Trustees for maintenance of Ministers to forbear to grant any augmentation to Wm. Langley, minister of Lichfield, Capt. Fal- conbridge to take notice hereof, and suspend augmentation till further order. [/. 75, pp. 149-152.]

March 3. IS. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have examined Capt. Rich. Badiley's accounts for disbursements while in the Straits ; as also those of Chas. Longland intermixed there- with, and have passed them, save a sum of 3,000 dollars charged for provision for freighting for the ships taken up there. We think this should be included in the 5s. 3d. a dollar provision money, but we desire further ordera. [| page.]

March 3. 19. Mich. Lea to Pobt. Blackbome. I beg you to present a copy of a survey made of Whitemeade Park, as also of the Earl of Pem- broke's lease thereof, to the Navy Commissioners, [f page.] March ^. 20. LukeWhittington toRalphParker.Flushing. Col. Anselm writes me a saucy letter about the commission he promised to procure me. He says bis Highness Leopold wHl not have less than 200 guilders. I will not buy his commission so dearly, I am glad you and my lord are reconciled. Private affairs. Write me word whether you come to follow Sir Rich. Grenville's suit here. Lieut.-CoL Galbreth, and

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Vol. LXVII. my father-in-law, Mr. Regamorter, have been here, and tell me of a letter in your hands from Holland for me. [1 page.}

21. Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to the Admiralty Committee. We think the bill of Herbert Cadman, boatswain, for cure for himself ami servant when wounded very unreasonable ; 13Z. 13s., is a fit allowance, and as he bad 15^., he should return 11. 7s. Also we disapprove Capt. Haddock's charge of 5l. 8s. for one of his company during iive weeks' sickness. These irregular charges much obstruct our endeavours to reduce the people of the several ports to conform to your allowance of 7s. a week. [1 page.']

22. Capt. Lionel Lane to the Navy Commissioners. I had an order for procuring 50 watermen, with assistance of the masters, &c. of Waterman's Hall. They say they have sent me 51, but only eight appeared. I have examined all the ships in the river, but cannot hear of any more. I give you notice lest there should be some mia- carriage, but as I have no need, I shall not trouble further about them, but make all speed to the fleet. [| page.']

23. Prize Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. In answer to your request to know in what ports certain ships named lie, and where the examinations are, we certify that there baa heen no neglect about the examination of prisoners taken in them ; as none of their companies were delivered with the ships to the Sub-Commis- sioners of Prizes at the several ports, no examinations could be fatken for their condemnation, Those prisoners who were sent in the prizes to London were taken to Chelsea and the Mews at West- minster. We sent our officers several times to have them examined in the Admiralty Court, but there were none from the ships named. We send a list of 10 ships which were condemned by the evidence of their crews. [1 page.] Aivneximg,

23. I. List alluded to. [| page.]

24. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Generals of the Fleet at White- hall. The Dutch intend to be soon at sea with a large body. We

■ have done our best to get this part of the fleet ready for service. Our greatest want is men, to supply which, we beg !you to order the Martin and three others in the Narrows to repair hither ; from them we shall get a number of able seamen, with which they can be resupplied. The wind being easterly, we have fallen down here with the main body, to be ready for service. [1 page.]

25. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee. To hke efiect. We wonder the ships in the river do not hasten ; those appointed to ply between this and the Land's End are now in the fleet. We want the Martin and other small vessels, which will be useful to ua, and will send the Pelican to the Pearl in the Narrow. [1 page.]

Papers relating to Windsor Forest, viz. : —

26. Proposals of Col. Chris. Whichcote and Thos, Reading for its better preservation.

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1. That no warrants for felling timber be allowed imles as much injury has been done by false warrants.

2. That no fees be allowed to any, as they carve out to themselves what they please.

3. That a salary be allowed to one man in every division, the nine great woods being far apart, with a supervisor ; as for want of such government, there is a loss to the forests of 151. a day.

4. That the 7 lodges are a great burden, and claim as much wood for their firing as when forests were furnished with deer.

B. That an inhibition being published of the cutting down of wood, exemplary punishment should be had on offenders.

The neighbouring parishes claim timber for the repair of their bridges. The charge of cutting down and carrying dotard timber for use in Whitehall will be 7s. a load.

As Mr. Plumpton cannot act with them, they request that Wm. Hyde, " an active, knowing gentleman, who lives near the forests," may take his place. — Windsor, 1 March 1653-4. With marginal and other notes by Reading, 14 March, that cottagers who have a little ground fell the oaks growing thereon. That three trees being felled are discovered, and the fellers bound over not to offend again. That bushes should be preserved. That the Commissioners expect recompense for their pains, and fuel for their families. [2J pages.]

26. I. Notes [by Thos. Headi/ng] of resolutions touchi/ng the woods in the ifew Forest, Wi/ndsor, that none fell trees without warrants from the Commissioners.

That they give no warrants in Ueu of fees, until Hie claim has been allowed by his Highness or Council.

That they a/ppovnt 6 -persons amd a supervisor to look after the woods, receiving amongst them iQl. 38. id.

That 600 loads he prepared, the expense ieing paid out of Gov/ncil's conti/ngencies.

That the 3 trees seised be sold on account, <fec. 16 March 1653-4. [f page.]

March 6. Note of the reading thereof in Council, and order that instead of Mr. Plumpstead (sic) (named in an order of 17 Feb. last), Wm. Hyde be joined with the. Governor of Windsor Castle and Mr. Reading, for executing an order of 31 Jan, last, touching woods and trees in Windsor Forest. Approved 23 March. [I. 75, p. 154.]

[March 6.J 27. Certificate of Francis Younge, on an order of the Protector and Council of 31 Jan. 1658-4 to .Colonel Whichcote, Governor of Windsor Castle, and himself, the governor being indisposed by sickness for business.

On view of the woods, I find many decaying dotard trees, fit only for fuel, and no underwood except bushment.

As to their better preservation, since the forest laws are sus- pended, and many inhabitants and borderers have of late been bold

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in spoiling and stealiog the woods, some of the trespassers, for example's sake, should .be summoned before Council, because the juatieea of peace (to whom complaints have often been made), can only proceed against them as in the case of trespass, by binding them over, which course has proved tedious and ineffectual. If this he not approved, his Highness might command an inhibition of the like offences, and declare that a strict course shall be taken against offenders ; this to be published in the parish churches and markets thereabouts ; also atraightly charging the woodwards to return the names of trespassers.

Although the notice already given has put a stop to the boldness of the people, yet it will not thoroughly effect what is intended.

As to the supply of "Whitehall with firing out of the forest, the decaying dotard trees nearest the Thames should be first felled this and next month, lest, if the summer prove dry, the river be not passaMe with barges to convey them to London, 16 Feb. 1653-4. [1 sheef]

[March 6.] 28. Certificate by Fras, Yoimge of the condition of the walks and timber trees in Windsor Forest, the keepers, under-keepers, and officers there, with their fees and allowances.

Crambome Lodge and Walk in the possesion of Capt. Jas. White- lock, by commission from his father Lord Commissioner Whitelock, constaole and warden of Windsor Castle and Forest, and now under my care. The lodge and outhouse are much out of repair. Fee, 501. a year,

Mem. — The walk was formerly divided into three under-keeper- ships for preserving the deer, the appointments being made by the keeper of Cramborne,

New Lodge Walk, in the possession of Col. Whichcote, late Go- vernor of Windsor Castle, put in by Philip, Earl of Pembroke, and held by a tenant of the colonel To this walk belong two closes and an orchard, the lodge and outhouses much decayed. Fee, 501. a year.

Swinley Eaila Walk, in possession of Henry NeviU, Esq., by commission from the Committee of the Eevenue in October last^ heath and very ban'en ground ; the house, hams, and rails very much decayed. Fee, $01. a year,

Bigshott Hails, wi^ lodge for under-keeper, heath ground in possession of Gapt. Bayley, by commission from Philip, Earl of Pembroke; belonging to this ^ere were S red deer walks. Fee yearly, 501.

Beare Wood, lodge for an under-keeper, with 3 closes, in possession of Mr. Danvers, by commission from Philip, Earl of Pembroke, now in my possession by commission from Lord White- lock, dated 12 Nov. 165S, and Humphrey Broughton is my deputy. The house and bams are ready to fall for want of repairs. Fee,

Egham or Red Deer Walk, lodge for an under-keeper, who is John Saunders, a poor man ; no house for the chief keeper, the last being Sir Art, Mainwaring, who Uved at Sayea. Fee, 201.

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Milton's Lodge, belonging to Gramborne, a. poor house held by John Bennet under Commissioner .Whiteiock, with 3 small parcels of land.

Names and fees of the forest officers, and numbers of the timber trees, pollard timber trees, and decayed pollard timber trees in the respective walks.

Note that this certificate was presented to the Revenue Com-

. missioners, 27 Jan. 1652-3, but that since then Mr. Cooper, agent

for the Navy officers, has had 500 timber trees, and 400 loads of

timber, of which he can give further account. 16 Feb, 1653-4.

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March 6. 29. Reference to Lambert, Wolsley, Rous, Jones, and Major, of the papers presented to Council from Col. "Whichcote, Mr. Reading, and Fras. Tounge, about Windsor Forest, to report. [| pa^e. Also I. 75, p. 154.]

March 6. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. The Committee on goods remaining unsold at Somerset House to hasten their report.

3. The Commissioners for Inspections to charge 1,000^. upon such Treasury as is convenient, to be paid to Gualter Frost for Council's contingencies.

4. Order — on Col. Montague's reporting the Protector's pleasure that John Archer, now prisoner in the Tower, should be set at liberty, on security to render himself 10 June next or on notice, security being already given, — that a warrant be issued to the Lieutenant of the Tower to liberate him.

5. Certain amendments to the Ordinance for the judges' salaries, [charging them on the Customs,] i-eported by Col. Jones from the Committee, read and agreed to. Approved 20 March.

8. The petition of Richard Makin, and Bathsua, his wife, referred to the Committee of Council to whom the business of the late King's goods at Someiset House stands referred, to report.

9. The salary for each of the three Admiralty Judges to be 5001. a year during the time of service, and the arrears to be speedily paid. The Inspection Commissioners to report out of what Treasury they may best be paid. Approved March 23.

10. The petition of Capt. Tobias Knowles referred to the Mint Committee, to report.

11. An Ordinance for passing bills for the custody of Idiots and Lunatics, signed by the Protector, twice read, somewhat amended, and agreed to. Approved 20 Mareh.

12. The petition of Francis, Lord Willoughby of Parham, referred by the Protector to Council, referred to Rons, Mackworth, Montague, Jones, and Major, to report.

14. That of Col. Rosworme, engineer general, referred to Lambert, Skippon, Mackworth, and Jones, to report. [/. 75, pp. 152-154.]

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30. Petition of Rob. Inghsh and Alex. Finlaw, merchants of London, to the Protector. On 8 March 1652-S, the late Council of State ordered a report to Parliament on a debt of their late Secretary, Gualter Frost, sen., of 4,490?. to ua, due from him by law, but in right due from the State, but before the report waa made, the House was dissolved.

On 29 June 1653, the next Council of State, on petition of Gualter Frost, jun., granted letters of indemnity therefrom, so that we cannot recover by law. We therefore beg payment. The debt has been due 11 years, and for want of it, we have suffered much disgrace and misery. With reference thereon to Council 3 March 1653-4. [1 sheet]

Reference thereon by Council to Sir Gilb. Pickering, Col. Mack- worth, and Mr. Rous, to report. [/. 75, p. 155.]

31. Petition of Wm. Dolton to the Protector or Council, for allow- ance for searching out the person that left 2 children, which were taken up at Whitehall, whereby he freed the State of that charge at great pains, but had no allowance. With reference thereon to the President of the Council, 27 Feb. 1653-4. [1 page.]

32. Reference thereon by Council to Mr. Jessop, to inquire into the petitioner's merit, and how the children are provided for, and to report. With note that the father is dead, but Dolton found the grandparents, who live in Whitechapel ; one child is dead and the other put upon "Whitechapel parish. [1 page. Also I. 75, p. 166.]

33. Petition of Col. John Hewson, Governor of Dublin, to the Protector, for payment of 2,0001., his dear-earned wages for service in England, or for a proportion of land from Salcy Forest, co. Northampton. Has contracted a most dreadful distemper by his service in England and Ireland. Parhament having ordered the first payment of arrears to be for those who went to Ireland, refused 128. in the pound offered him for his arrears. His troop of horse is now reduced, his pay as governor stopped by the Commissioners of Par- liament in Ireland, and his other pay as colonel will not support him. Withreferencethereonto Council 1 March 1653-4. [1 page.

I. Ord^ in Parliament o/ 11 [1 page.]

1649, alluded to.

34. Reference thereon by Council to Maj.-Gen. Lambert, Mr.

Strickland, and Col. Jones, to report. [1 page. Also I. 75 p. 156.]

Council. Day's Proceedings.

i. An Ordinance for better keeping in repair the common high- ways read and committed to Rous, Mackworth, Jones, and Strick- land.

5, 7. The petitions of Geo. Pickering, and of Col. John AVliite, clerk of the Ordnance, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report.

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10. The petition of Thos. Ivie committed to Rous, Mackworth, and Pickering, to report.

11. The Committee of Adventurers for Ireland attended the Protector and Council.

12. Lambert, Sydenham and Montague to speak with Alderman Fowke, and Mr, Glapthome, about putting the forest lands into the best way of improvement.

14 Alderman Fowke'a petition to the Protector read. [/. 75, pp. 154-6.]!

35. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee. By ours of tlie 4th, we find the treaty is still very uncertain, so that 1,000 soldiers are to go to Portsmouth to man the fleet if occasion be, which are too few ; we desire that 500 or 1,000 more may be hastened to us. We have conferred with Mr. Willoughby as to bedding and clothes, and as Mr. Bidge, on whom you relied, cannot supply them, provision must be made elsewhere, or the soldiers will be rendered incapable of service.

We cannot employ Capt. Clarke as a master, there being no vacancy ; we do not consider him competent for the Sovereign ; she is waiting for her lower tier of ordnance, which we desire may be sent down. If your intelligence is true, we shall want her and many more great ships. Let the ships in the River be watched, and order the vessels plying in the Narrow to repair to the fleet, as their men are needed to man the Sovereign, upon which we very much depend. [1 page.]

36. Copy of the above. [1 page.]

37. Petition of Capt, Thos. Sydenham to the Protector. Large arrears were due to my brother, Major John Sydenham, slain in Scotland, for services in England and Ireland, to which I am legally entitled. I was never repaid money lent him to buy horses, &c., before going to Scotland, and all his papers were lost on hiis death. I attended Parliament two years thereon, and the Commis- sioners for Petitions ordered Carew Raleigh to report to Parliament that I should be satisfied out of Irish lands, but those lands were passed away before report was made. I beg satisfaction for these arrears, haviog myself faithfully served Parliament, and being much disabled by loss of blood. Also ray brother. Major Francis Sydenham, was slain in the West, and his executors only received shl. of his arrears. [1 eheet holograph signed.]*

Reference thereon to Lambert, Jones, Wolsley and Strickland, to report [I. 75, p. 157.]

38. Petition of Capt. Samson Towgood to the Protector. Has served in England and Ireland since 1642. Has been unable to procure the benefit of the order of Parliament that those who went over to Ireland with his Highness should have their i

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Vol. LXVII. first satisfied. His arrears are large, and he has snflered much in

both nations, by losses and imprisonment. Begs speedy satisfaction in money or lands, or a letter to the power in Ireland to appoint him some convenient land there for his arrears in England. With reference erased to the Irish and Scotch Committee, 25 Jan, 1653-4, and reference to Vincent Gookin, Ger. Bennett, and Major Edw. Horsman, 20 Feb. 1653-4. [1^ sheet.} Awneicmg,

38. I. Report hy ike above that 529?. 19s. 3f(i. is due to the ■petitioner ; that he served with signal valour cmd faitk- fwVness, and has hem, wov/itded a/nd itwpriaoned ; that he is entitled to the benefit of the Act engaging priority of payment from ^cheated lam^ds to the regiments that en- engaged in the Irish service ; and that he should have lands in the 4 counties of Dublin, <&c. in fvM of his debts amd merits. March 2, 1G53-4. [1 sheet] Order thereon in Council, a verbal reference of the ease being made by the Protector, that Lambert, Jones, Wolsley and Strick- land consider the case, and report. [/. 75, p. 157.]

.] 39, Petition of Hichard Childe, master, Wm. Fishman, part owner, mate, and pilot, and the mariners of the Peace of London, to the Protector. On a fishing voyage to Greenland, surprised the Frinte of Rotterdato, laden with leaS, hemp, 'and oil for Rochelle, and brought her to England; but Hum. Beane and the rest of the freighters have obtained an order from the late Council of State [see 10 June 1653], whereby petitioners are deprived of any benefit of the prize, though the Court of Admiralty can show no precedent of freighters or merchants having an interest in such prizes, because if they are injured, the owners are bound to make good to them. Beg consideration of their pains and danger in taking the ship, and an order for the proportion allowed to Beane, to avoid a tedious suit in the Admiralty, which their employment in the service will not allow them to attend. With order by the Protector, 22 Feb- ruary 1653-4 that Council revoke the order of 10 June 1653, and distribute the prize amongst the master, seamen, and mariners, [^page.]

39. I. Certificate by Lancelot Russell and 14 others to the truth

of the petition, amd also that the Tnerchants concerned were nmck profited by the voyage, Childe having knUed three %vhales before the other ships ca/me. [1 page, 12 signatures.] Reference thereon by Council to Mackworth, Strickland, and Jones, to report. [I. 76, p. 157.]

40, 41. Petition of many poor and aged people that were the late King's servants to the Protector, to l^ke off the restraint in the Exchequer, that they may be paid their allowances, having received nothing for f of a year, and wanting food and raiment. With reference of this and like petitions to Council, to consider a way for relieving them. 3 Feb. 1653-4. Also report thereon by Capt. Thos. Faucon-

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berg, that 2 lists passed the Revenue Commissioners for pajanent of 6,000^. to the servants, some of whom had been at Oxford, and some here, and that 800/. was paid, but the lists are now of no force, and that 800^ more should be paid in fit proportions, and they toM that there would be no further pajonents, so that they might not attend further. 27 Feb. 1653-4. [2 papers.]

March 8. Order thereon in Council accordingly. Approved 23 March. [/. 75. p. 158.]

March 8. Oouncil. Day's Proceedings.

4. Order on Mr. Rous' report from the Committee on petition of Sarah Potter, that the business be recommitted to them.

5. Mr. Strickland to attend the Committee on the business of M. Augier, and they to hasten their report.

8. The papers of Col. John Lilbume and the examinations had thereon r^erred to Lambert, Pickering, and Mackworth, to send for such witnesses as they desire, and to report what they think fit to be done.

11. The petition of John White referred to Montague, Wolsley, and Sydenham, to send for such persons or papers as they shall require, and report [/. 75, 2>p- 1 57-8.]

March 8. 42. Proposals delivered [by Mr. Whitwell] on the rules of the Committee of Council about the Greenland trade.

1. That in the quorum of seven of the committee, there should be one of each interest, unless those having notice neglect to appear.

2. That notice of those intending to ship to Greenland should be given in before 10 March.

3. That the Muscovy Company and Hull Adventurers should have f of this year's fishing, and Horth, Eatson, and Whitwell the other f .

4. That as the fishing season draws near, the names of the proposed committee be given in at Founders' haU next Thursday, and that they meet each Tuesday and Thursday. With request for protection from impress for the mariners and harpooners to be employed. [1 page.]

March 8. 43. Notes from che above, and order in the Council for Trade that the several interests send in persons, five at most for each, from whom Council will choose six, to put their resolves into form, and settle a Committee. [| page.]

March 8. 44. B-oger Jones to the Navy Commissioners. I am sony the DubliD. misinformation of a Papist should so much prejudice me as to make me thought a contemner of authority and a deceiver of the State, both of victuals and wages, when I detested complying with my purser, or any other to the State's disadvantage. I only saw Mr, Dermott once, and never saw any official warrant or order he had to muster. I saw a paper signed by Holland and Smith, but one has been long out of office, and none was produced from the present Government, or I would have observed it. I deny that I left my ship in danger in coming by land. [1 page.]

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[March 9.] 45. Petition of the soapmakers of London and elsewhere to the Protector, for redress. Being under the burden of Excise, we have petitioned all the powers ruling this nation for redress, and have many promises of it, but find none. We have proposed one to the Commissioners for regulating the Excise, but having little hope but from you, we send it you, our oppressions being caused merely by inequality in the leviation of excise. 13 signatures. Noted as read with the Ordinance for Excise. [1 p'^ge.] Annexing,

45. i. Complaint of the soapTnafcers to the Bxase CommAssioners, that they pay Qd. m the pov/nd on all materials imported, and A^8.%d a ba/n-el on soap rrMde, though no excise is laidon other inland goods, and therefore ma/ny make it privately, and in the night, and thus escape the searchers, who come two or three times a day to the known traders. Ihey beg that the excise may be on the materials only, increa^d to 4s, the cwt. onpotaskes, xvhich wovM bring in 3,220^. a yea/r ; '2,1. a ttt/n on oil, 8,000i. ; and 21. a cwt. on tallow 400?., which wovld amount to more than the present excise on soap, prevent vnconvenience, and be levied peaceably. [1 sheet.']

March 9. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Col. Mackworth to have the house in the Mews which Col. Hewson had, and Mr. Embree to put him in possession as soon aa

March 9. Loudou.

3. The business touching Seijcant Glanvile recommended to the former Committee, to hear the Western gentlemen and Glanvile about the condemning of Turpin at Exeter, and to report. Cooper and Rous added to the Committee.

4. An Ordinance for continuing the Excise read the first and second time, and committed to the same Committee who brought it in, and ordered to be reported to-morrow morning, with the Ordinances for continuing the customs and the impositions upon coals.

5. The catechism by Mr. Bidle to be considered next Tuesday. [/. 75,p. 159.]

46. Edw. Whitwell to Wm. Jessop, Whitehall. I send you 4 names ; Arnold Beake, Thos. Muschamp, John Warner, and Edw. Whitwell, in whom our friends are willing to confide. ALso names of 21 persons of such consequence to the [Greenland] voyage that it would be overthrown without them ; they should be saved from impress. Mr. Perkins has always been of the Muscovy company. [ipage.']

47. Rich. Batson to Thos. Horth. Let Aid. Ashe know that I desire myself and Hum. Beane to be of the Committee. [Scrap.]

48. List by Thos. Horth of adventurers for Greenland. Thos. Meadowes of Yarmouth, Major Robert Huntingdon, Thos Horth, sen., Thos. Horth, jun. [Scrap.2

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March 9. 49. Gen. Geo. Monek to the Navy Commissioners. I send ex- Whitcihali. tract of the Generals' letter of the 7th, that Mr. Ridge the slopseller cannot supply clothes and bedding for the soldiers, and you must send for him and quicken him to perform his promise or make some other provision. Send a warrant to the rulers of the WateiTnen's Company to hnpress 100 able seamen or watermen, and send 50 to the Torington and 50 to the Plymouth. [1 page.]

49. I. Extract from ike General^ letter of 7 March. [^ page,

see p. li su^rd.']

March 10. 50. Petition of Col. John Carter, Governor of Conway, to the Protector, On several emergencies, occasioned by insurrections of the malignant party, I, by order of Gen. Fairfax, disbui'sed money for \'ietualling and repairing the fortifications of Conway garrison, in all 504:1. 12s. ; but the Army Commissioners recLuire me to pay this money, saying they cannot allow it on my account ; I heg its allowance out of moneys for the contingent charges of the army. With reference thereon to Council to find some speedy way for his reimbursement. 3 March 1653-4. [1 page."] Annexing,

50. I., II. Accownt of Gapt. Wni. Oakes' disbursements on Col.

Ga'i-tei'^s orders for Cowway Gastle, smee 15 Jan. 1G47-8, 562Z. 2s.; onwkich 571. IDs. being received for provisions delivered out to soldiers, lea/ves the bala/nce 504^. 12s. Audited by Gols. Thos. Mason, and G. Twisleton, and Thos. Madrin, on am, order friym Gen. Grom/well, of 2 Dec. 1652, <m 20 Feb. 1652-3. [2 copies.]

March 10. Reference thereon by CouncU to Mackworth, Jones, and Strickland. [1.75,^.160.]

March 10. 51. Petition of Ant. Jackson, prisoner in the Tower, to the Pro- tector, for release, as granted to others in arms, on security not to act prejudicially. Was a sei-vant only to the late young King of Scots, but never in arms, and wa.s taken at the battle of Worcester, and kept ever since, having only charity to subsist on. Noted, "Herald that proclaimed C[harles] S[tuart]." With reference to Council to take fit security, 22 Feb. 1653-4. [1 po^e.]

March 10. Note of the reading of the petition in Council, hut no order, [/. 75, p. 160. See 5 Feb. 1656,]

March 10. Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. The report made by Col, Jones on the petition of Lady Hunger- ford recommitted to Cooper, Sti'ickland, Mackworth, and Jones, to state the interest of the 500^., and report.

8. The present report made by Mr. Secretary to Council, touching the business of Holland, put under secrecy.

9. The orders of 9 and 10 Feb, 1653--4 in the ease of Edw. Backwell superseded ; and as he has paid for lands in Hampton Court and Bushy 5,110?. Ifls., and his Highness will' allow him 1,100^. more for release thereof, on his signing the release, the Treasurers for sale of crown lands are to pay him G,202l. 17a

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10. Order on report on the petition of IsaEic Lyte [see 28 Feb., mprd'] that he be at liberty to transport to Spain as many as he desires of the 6,000 swords, with Irish hilts ajid calf skin scab- bards, which he contracted for, of which the Customs' GommiB- sioners are to take note. The contract with the late Ordnance Comimttee for purchase of the swords to be discharged. Approved 23 March. AnTiexing,

52. I. Report 'alluded to, made on certificate that the contract was made for the swords at 4s. (sic) ecich, on assignation, hut the coiisideration of it respited tUl the treasv/rers were coTisulted, and meoMwhUe the time of the Cowncil expired. [I pa^ie.]

11. A draft of an answer to be given to the paper of M. Bonnel, presented by Mr. Secretary, read and agreed to.

12. Also a draft of an answer to the paper of the Hamburg agent, touching the comprehending of the Hanseatic towns in the treaty,

13. An Ordinance for continuation of an Act of Parliament, entitled an Act for the Continuation of the Customs until March 26, reported from the Committee for the Treasuries by Major-Gen. Lambert, twice read and agreed to. Approved 20 March,

14. Also an Ordinance for continuation of an Act for lajdng an Imposition upon Coals towards building and maintaining shipsjfor guarding the seas. Approved 20 March,

15. Amendments to the Ordinance for continuing the Excise read, voted one by one, and agreed to.

16. Order that next Tuesday be a day for Committees, and that Council do not sit.

17. Order that no persons take away or embezzle any of the materials of Paul's Church, London, or of the scaffolds about it, or which are fallen down ; the Lord Mayor and Justices of Peace of the City to take care that the same be preserved, and cause all offenders to be apprehended and punished.

18. 53. Alderman Fowke, Gfeorge Glapthorne, Coi Webb, Mr. Cresset, and John Parker to consider how the business of the forests may he best improved for the benefit "of the State, and to report. They are authorised to send for such persons and papers as they require.

19. CouneU adjourned till Monday. [/. 75,^. 159-162.]

March 10. 54. Assignation by Edw. Marston, of Westminster, to Isaac Phillipps, merchant of London, on purchase, of an obligation in 1,000?., whereby Capts. Thos. Garnet and Wm. Gregory are bound to Mars- ton to execute faithfully a commis.sion of reprisal for the Grace of Feversham, and to give in accounts to Marston within 10 days after taking a prize ; a quarter of the merchandize on board, and of all the moneys to be paid imder the said obligation. [1 sheetl

March 11. 55. Robert Elackbome to the Navy Commissioners. The Admi- Wliitehall. ralty Commissioners desire they will send word what has been done upon General Monck's letter ae to providing bedding and clothes for the 1,000 soldiers sent to Portsmouth. [| page.']

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March 11. 5Q, Nath. Manton to his cousin, Sec. Thurloe. According to your orders I have sent my servant for 68?., with receipted letter, I have told my brother Manton of his Highness' pleasiire to hear him, and he will perform his duty whenever called, only he desires 3 days' notice. [^ page.] Annexing,

56. I., n. Meoeipts for 4W. and 281., paid to Israel Bernhtrd,

2 Jan. and 17 Feb., at Mouen a/nd Bourdea/wx. \Scrapsi\

March 13. 57. Petition of Theophilus, Earl of Lincoln, to the Protector. TattenhaU Castle, co. Lincolnj the house of my ancestors, was made a garrison for the late Parliament, and then demolished by order of the Council of State of 26 April 1649.

By Parliament order of 20 June 1649, it was referred to the Council of State whether I should be recompensed therefor, but the . Parliament dissolved before report.

Recompense has been allowed in like cases to the Earl of Hut- land, Lord Say, and the Countess of Kent, as appears by orders annexed, and I beg like reparation. Noted as brought in by Sir C Wolsley, on a reference from his Highness, [1 page. An- tieaa/ng,

57. I. Orders of the Cowticil of State of 26 April, 21 Aug., and

17 ^ov. 1649,/or the demolition of the castle. [1 page.]

57. n. Parliament orderr, on report from, the Cowneil of State, that ike Earl of Lvncohi should be recompensed as the Earl of Rutland had been, referrvng it to the said, Cov/tudl to see what should he done. 20 Jv/ne 1649. [§ page, printed in Commons' Journal, Vol. VI., p. 238.]

57. III. Parliam.ent order alloming the Earl of Rutla/nd 1,500Z. for demolition of Bdvoir Castle. 11 June 1649. [f page. Commons' Journal, Vol. VI., p. 228.]

57. IV. Like order allowing William, Viscount Say a/nd Seele 2,OO0i./(W Banhiiry Castle. 14 June 1648. [IJ pages, Commons' Journal, Vol. V.,p. 598.]

57. "V. Like order allowvng the Countess of KeTit 1,0001. jbr Good-

rick Castk. 14 Sept. 1649. [1 page. Commons' JourTial, Vol. 7/.,^. 295,]

March 13. Order on question on the petition that it be not committed, but referred to the pleasure of the next Parliament. [/, 75, p. 163,]

[March 13.] Papers presented to the Committee of Posts —

58, 59. State of the case in reference to the claim of Sir David Watkins, Mr. Witherings, and others, to the foreign post office, during the life of Wm. Frizel, who is certified under the town seal of Ant- werp to be alive there in Jan. 1652-3. This report was made to the Council of State, reported to Parliament, and delivered in to the

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Committee by Watkins, 3 Feb, 1653-i. It contains an abstract of the several grants and orders from IS March, 1 Charles, to 16 Feb. 1649-50, [2 copiss.]

March 13. 60. Like document, but carrying down the proceedings to 30 Jan. 1653-4. [1^ sheets.']

March 13. 61. The ease as above, noting that Frizel was alive 27 Aug. 1653. Objection: that the office should be in the disposal of the State. Answer : that the Council of State had referred Witherings' claim to a Committee, who pronounced it good, but Parliament was dissolved before it was reported. [1 sheet, 'printed.']

[March 13,] 62. Hen. Robinson to Sir Ant. Ash. Cooper. I find, by patents enrolled according to the enclosed pamphlet, that the office of con- troller of the posts, to which both the letter offices were incident, was granted to certain persoi^, and the validity can no more be questioned than any other title to office. By conveyances it has come to me, but being kept from it by prevalence of those in power, I have for 3 or 4 years past tried to entitle the State thereto, finding the nation oppressed, correspondence and traffic obstructed by the high rates of postage, and Witherings, who held the foreign office, a dehnquent ; but I could not prevail till last April, when the Covmeil of State took both the offices into their own hands, and . farmed them.

When the Commissioners for frauds and discoveries were appointed, I applied to them, and tried to make out that the past profits of the office are as much due to the State as the growing profits which they have taken. Then those gentlemen applied to the Protector, hoping to get an order from him without notice to me, but he referred the case to you.

This pamphlet was printed in the beginning of the Long Parlia- ment, for their information, but nothing could then prevail against the power of the Earl of Warwick, who doubtless had a moiety settled on him to protect Witherings' broken title.

You see that, as I have surrendered the right I derived from Lord Stanhope, the State can dispose of the offices. You seem to think patents might be blasted as monopolies, but this could not be, for the trust and power of laying post stages could not be prostituted to the generality, for fear of conveying intelligence. or enemies without control. No man can carry letters unless he can settle post stages and postmasters. The undertakei's cannot complain, because in 1649, Parliament voted the offices to be in the State, and ordered 'their disposal to the best advantage, though private interest long obstructed it. — 10 Feb. 1653-4. [2| pages.] Annexing,

62. I. Rote of the patents, 22 Eliz., to 1640, hy which Lord Stan- hope claimed the office of Master of the Poste, and of other proceedings thereon. Lord Stanhope begging restoration to the office, which has been witheld from him 16 years, 10 Feh. 1653-4. [1 sheef]

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[March IS.] 63. Statement of the derivation of Hen. Robinson's title to th'*

office, by deputation from Charles Lord Stanhope, 25 Sept. 1635, to

Endymion and George Porter, and from them to him, 1 March

1641-2. 10 Feb, 1653-4. [1 page.]

[March 13.] 64. Notes sent to the Committee for Posts of the said grants

on behalf of Lord Stanhope. 10 Feb. 1653-4. [1 sheet] March 13. 65. The case of the first undertakers for reducing letters to half the former rates, viz., Clem, Oxenbridge, Rich. Blaekwall, Fra. Thom- son, and Wm. MaljTi.

"We observed that the postage of inland letters was long continued at Qd. a letter, and that the whole benefit went into one hand, to the grievance of many. Being encouraged by the votes of the late Parliament (made in the time of their primitive, free, and public actings, viz,, 16 Aug. 1642), that the taking of letters from, and the restraints and imprisonments of Grover, Chapman, Cotton, and Mackedral, were against law and the liberty of the subject, and that they ought to have reparation and damages from Sir John Coke and Sir Francis Windebank, then Secretaries of State, and Mr, Witherings, and that the said secretaries and Witherings were delinquents, being also encouraged by the opinion of the judges given in the House of Lords, in the case of the Earl of Warwick and Mr. Witherings, 9 July 1646, that the clause in Witherings' patent for restraint of carrying letters was void and against law, — we attempted to pu^kbe same in practice, but through the interest of Mr. Prideaux, who for many years had enjoyed excessive gains by the former high rates, we met with all the obstruction he could make against us, by stopping our mails, abusing our servants, &c., though he had always held forth that it was free for any to carry or send letters as they pleased.

The late Parliament referred it to the Council of State to consider how the postage of inland and foreign letters might be best managed, and they referred it to the Scotch and Irish Committee, who prefixed a day for persons to ^ve in their offers to the Committee, sealed up as at a pubHc box, where we outbid all others 2,000^. a year ; only it was objected against us that we had a caution in our offer that the money might he employed for the relief of the poor and maimed soldiers, which we did out of tenderness to hberty, "and to prevent the scandal of a monopoly. Though the Committee's proceedings were reported to the Council of State, yet through the prevalence of Mr. Prideaux and his party, we could never obtain a resolution of the Couucif of State, nor have the case reported to Parliament ; but by the subttejwiles of Mr. Prideaux, a mock motion was made in the late Parliament, of offering 40,000^. for the grant of the said offices for 21 years, at the old rates, thereby to obtain a second reference to the Council of State, of set design to weary us out.

Notwithstanding this, we prosecuted our undertaking, publishing to all persons to carry letters at half the former rates, and to have returns three times weekly, which Mr. Prideaux perceiving, ho pub- lished to carry at the same rates and times. This not avaihng accord- ing to his expectation, most people being sensible that their benefit

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fMarch 13,] came by us, his agents renewed their afifronts to ours upon the roads,

and one of them, as he was riding with the mail, was murdered,

• and thrown into a river, near to the place where a son of one of the

old postmasters assaulted another of our servants with a drawn sword.

These practices not accomplishing his aim, an order from the CouncU of State was procured, not to stop us or our mails, that being too apparently illegal, but in such doubtful terms as might ■ aifright the weak from sending their letters to us. Libels also were posted up . and down the city by him or his agents, signifying that our mails should be stopped, but his go free. This project failing, Mr. Prideaus, out of a hypocritical pretence of keeping the Sabbat day, by his own warrant commanded his postmasters to require the justices of peace in the several counties to stop our maik on the Sabbath, whereas his own went free. Through this cunning practice, he put us to extraordinary charges by servants and horses. Notwithstanding which we persisted in our undertaking, and whilst we were labouring amidst these difficulties, it pleased God to devolve authority on such worthy persons as had from Uie begiiming countenanced us in our work ; who, in their first entiunce on their management of public afiairs, entrusted us with their ordinary and extraordinary despatches, which so daunted our antagonist that he deserted the business.

We continued to perform the service of the State freely, fulfilling all things concerning the postage of inland letters ; we reduced the same into one channel, and entertained as many of the old post- masters as were honest and well-aflected, according to direction of the Council of State (which constrained ua to lay aside divers of those honest persons ready to assist us in carrying on so good a work) ; took the old posthouse in London, where 3 days a week the State and all persons were accommodated; provided packet boats for Ireland, and were in forwardness to settle stages between London and Tarmouth, and other stages desired by the Council of State iu - their order of 7 May [1653] ; when on a sudden, a reference was made from the Council of State to Col, Rich and other officers, to consider of the management of the postage of Inland and Foreign letters. They, notwithstanding all we could allege to the contrary, appointed a day when they would expose the same to be farmed by such as would give most, although we acquainted them with the aforesaid vote, the Judges' opinion, and that it would dissatisfy the people to put such an imposition on them, and urged further, that if they resolved the same should be let to farm; we in justice ought to be preferred. Rather than suffer the management to be put into the hands of such as might rack and exact upon the people, an offer was made by Ben. Andrews, a person interested with us, of d,100l. a year, SOOl. more than was offered by [John] Manley, the present farmer thereof; yet. Col. Rich suffered Manley to take advantage of an offer of lO.lOOi. a year made by a paper put in in the name of one Kendal (then absent and not privy thereto), although our offer of 9,100Z., with our disbursements, would have been of more advan- tage for the State.

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[March 13.] Col. Rich so eagerly prosecuted the said business that he presented a report to the Council within two days, which was before we could be heard, but being that instant called in by Council to know what we had to offer, we desired our papers fomerly presented to be read ; which being granted, Major Gen. Lambert declared that the intention of Council was that we should have the refusal before any other, and if any offered more than we were wiUing to give, that we should be reimbursed our expenses. We rendered our thanks, and told the Council that if (for reasons which we could not discern) it should be judged lawful to set the postages to farm, we desired no further favour than to have the refusal, and time to make it out that we had bid most, our disbursements considered.

After we were withdrawn. Col. Rich, after private conference with a member of Council, so represented the business that an order within half an hour was passed by Oouucii immediately to invest Manley with the management of the inland and foreign letters. He, that very night, without further warning, demanded the letters which we had received, and the profits of the letters then brought to us by our own servants, at our own charges.

With much persuasion, we prevailed with Manley that the money should be deposited into a clerk's hand intrusted by him, till the pleasure of Council were known ; yet before that could be obtained, Manley, with some old clerks and postmasters of Mr. Prideaux's company, violently with swords broke into our house, where our letters and goods were, thrust out our servants, and by force kept possession. The same night Manley and others violently broke into the dwelling house of some of us in Wood Street, demanded the letters there, and would by force have broken into the room were some of us were, had we not by main strength kept the door against them, and he, with threatening speeches, required us not to receive any more letters. On complaint to Col. Rich, he, with rough words, commanded us not to meddle with receiving or sending any more letters, declaring that such was the" sense of the Council's order, and that if we persisted, those of us who had any employment under the State should be turned out, and soldiers should be sent to our houses, to stop persons bringing any letters to us. Fi-om real tenderness to the present posture of public affairs in that juncture of time, we forbore contest, in expectation of justice from the supreme authority, rather than occasion disturbance.

Since then we have often attended Col Rich and the other officers appointed by Council to adjust the accounts of our disburse- ments, which amount to 4,000^., yet caimot prevail with them to do anything. We doubt not, when the truth of the premises shall appear, we shall receive such justice from this Parliament as shall be an encouragement to us and all and other public-spirited persons.

65. I. Order in Parliament of IC August 1042 alluded to, on Mr. Ellis's report from, the Covn/mittee to whom, the business of the Letter Offi.ce was referred — that the sequestration of the Inland Letter O^ce to PhiUp

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Tlud theprocktTnation i/th pvA'suance oftJw sequestration is illegal and void.

Upon Mr. Prideauce's report froTth the Committee for the Postmasters, it was resolved : That the takimg of several letters from the carriers, and the invprisorvment of Qrovfff, Chapman, Cotton, and Mackedral is against the la/w, Uberfy, and freedom of the subject. That the several persons ought to have reparation frorrt, Sir John Coke, Sir Francis Wi/ndebank, (^e Secretaries of State, a/nd Mr. Wiiherings, that the said persons are all delinguenta. [3 pages, printed.]

[March 13,] 66, 67, 68. Breviate of the above case, stating the undertakers'

disburaements at 3,238^. i6s, Sd., whereby their offer is really l,938i. 168, Zd. more than Mauley's, 500^. being abated in his first payment. [3 copies.]

[March 13.] 69. Notes on the above ease in the Committee for Posts, stating the grounds of their claim. As their engaging in the matter was not on the State's account, but in an endeavour to take away the State's interest, they have no right to claim any recompense for disbursements, and the Irish and Scotch Committee had power to report, but not to contract. 10 Feb. 1653-4. [i page.]

[March 13.] 70. Petition of John Hunt, Mayor, and the burgesses, and inhabit- ants of Thetford, Norfolk, to the R:otector and Council. We have for years past employed a faithful messenger, Nieh. Reader, to carry our letters, &c to London, and used him for bringing down commissions, making affidavits, &c, in which we could not with confidence employ a stranger ; his obstruction will ruin him, hinder trade, and be re- sented as a monopoly. We beg his liberation from imprisonment, and leave to proceed quietly as before. 145 signatures. [] sheet.

[March 13.] 71. Petition of John Mann, Mayor, and 22 aldermen and inhabi- tants of Norwich, to the Protector. Having much commerce with London, we have always employed a faithful and careful mes- senger to carry letters, bills of exchange, &c., but he has lately been molested by John Manley, whose agents have not only rifled and detained our letters and goods, but diarged more than double price for small parcels of ware, which is a greater burden to many of us than the monthly assessments. Also as Manley does not go tiirough from hence to London, we are deprived of returning commissions and affidavits, to our great prejudice. Also Nich. Reader has been imprisoned since 14 Oct, last, on a warrant of contempt, procured by Manley for not appearing before the late Council of Stete, though

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we can prove that he had but 24 hours' notice, and the distance is 100 miles.

Having bought our liberties at vast expense of blood and treasure, we hope not again to be troubled with distasteful monopolies, but to have liberty to convey our letters freely. With reference thereon, 3 March 1653-4, to the Committee on the posts. 23 signatures. [1 sheet]

[March 13.] 72. Copy of the above, said to be subscribed by 700 or 800 of the

chief inhabitants. [1 page."] Aimesdng,

72. I. 3 sheets contahwng about 700 signatures, j

to the above petition, but not found ivitk it.

[March 13.] 73. Another copy of the above, [1 sheet, much o

[March 13.] 74. Report, by Sir G. Pickering, of the Committee of CouncU on

the Posts on the above documents. As to the claim of "Watkina

and Witherings, their charge in settling the office was compensated

by their many years' profits. Considering the importance of the

trast, the State ought to be at liberty to choose their own officers,

as frequently done in offices held by patent under the late King.

No rent being reserved thereon, the State should improve just

advantages. The sequestration was pronounced illegal, it is tone,

but the State's right to change its officers cannot be debarred.

Lord Stanhope's grant was surrendered 13 Charles by Charles Lord Stanhope ; it has been said that the surrender was unduly procured, and was illegal, but as the patent was delivered to Att. Gen. Bankes, with direction for vacating the record, the proceeding should not be questioned. Hen. Kobinson's claim is only by deputa- tion from Lord Stanhope, and is involved in his surrender, and Itobinson so questioned the validity of bis own title that, in Dec 1650, he accepted Lord Stanhope's right to prosecute the title in his name, receiving half the profits.

The first undertakers urge that if to their offer of 9,100^. were added half of their disbursements of 3,23Si. 16s. Zd., it would exceed by 719i. 8s. \d. the 10,000^. a year offered by Manley, to whom 500i. was abated.

Also that Manley had really only offered 8,300^., but took the benefit of the oifer of Kendal, who was not present.

They will accept the inland pfstage on such terms as his Highness and Council think fit. They claim nothing by any act of State. The rate offered at the fii-st bidding was never reported to Parliament, on whose confirmation it depended. The highest offer on the last bidding was owned by Manley, though tendered by another, and so accepted by the Committee. The State, not having engaged the undertakers, is not obliged to satisfy their surplusage of disburse- ments.

Opinion that as, before the last change of government, the rent reserved on the post office was 10,000^ a year, Manley^s contract should remain undisturbed, but that the imdertakers' disbmrsements should be adjusted, and a debate had whether any part of them ought to be aUowed. [6 pages.'l

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Marcli 13. Order in Council on tlie above report and the respective claims of Watkina, Wm. Witherings and others. Lord Stanhope, and Henry- Robinson, and the first undertakers for reducing the postage of inland letters to hal£ their former rates ; and on consideration of a verbal report, of the petitions of the city of Norwich, and town of Thetford.

That the contract made by the late Council of State, in the interval of Parliament, with John Manley for farming the Inland and Foreign Letter Offices, at the rent of 10,000i. per annum for 2 years, be confirmed.

That the disbursements of the first undertakers over and above what they raised be adjusted. -

That iJie adjusting thereof, and the consideration whether any and what part of the overplus disbursements wiU be allowed by the State, be referred back to the said Committee.

That the Ordinance for confirming Mr. Manley's contract be pre- pared, and presented to Council at their next meeting. Approved 23 March. [/. 75,p. 165.]

March 1 3, 75, 76. Petition of divers inhabitants of Hambleton, co. Rutland, to the Protector and Council. Through the oppression of Col. Thos. Waite, by enclosing the town, and taking away 'the best of our lands {contrary to his promise, when we signed a petition to the Trustees for Sale, of Delinquents' Estates, that he might purchase the town) we were obliged, at great expense, to come up to town and petition the late Council of State. They referred us to Parlia- ment, who appointed a Committee to examine the case, and Col. Waite offered an agreement which, for peace's sake, we accepted. But Parliament dissolving, he refuses to make it good, intending to prevent us by poverty from helping ourselves, so that we shall be ruined, and the town depopulated. Col. Waite promised not to enclose the lands, nor to take anything from us, but to grant us leases for 21 years. We beg that he may make good his agreement, and that we may re-enter our lands, and be paid our unsupportable costs and damages by reason of his unjust enclosure. [1 pctge. 2 copies.]

Mao^ 13. Order thereon that Col. Waite attend Council on the 28th instant, [/. 75,p. 165.]

March 13. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1 . Order on report on Wm. Wright's petition [see 3 March 1 6 54] that 521. lOs. be paid for Lord Ireton's tomb from Council's contingencies, viz., 201. to the petitioner and Z2l. 101. to Hugh Peters, in deposit ,tiU tie tomb is set up ; and that a warrant issue to Frost accordingly. Approved 23 March.

2. Order on report on Edm. Manning's petition [see 3 March, sitprdj, allowing him liberty to import 50 tons of whale fins. The

. ofiicers of Customs to take notice. Approved 23 March.

4. An Ordinance for trial of public preachers and lecturers read twice, and committed to Rous, Pickering, Mackworth, and Sydenham, who brought it in. Lisle, Wolsley, and Cooper added to the Com- mittee, and to report to Council nest Wednesday,

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5. The burgesses and aaaistants of Westminster attending Council were called in, and presented a petition and proposals which were read, and committed to Strickland, Mackworth, Rous, Pickering, Jones, and Major, to report.

6. An Ordinance reported by CoL Maekworth for repealing divers clauses and penalties in an Act of the late Parliament, entitled an Act for Accounts and Public Debts, read and agreed to.

7. Order on Mr. Rous' report from the Committee of Council on tihe petition of Capt. Jos. Smith, and in consideration of his maims and wounds received in the service, that his pension be made up 208. a week, and that the Treasurer at ElyHouse pay hira the same, any orders to the contrary notwithstanding. Approved 23 March.

8. The petition of Capt. Giles Horsington, and Jeremy Bodley, for themselves and the surveyors, clerks, and messengers of the Drury House Trustees, committed to Strickland, Major, and Rous, to report.

12. The draft of a commission for constituting Commissioners to treat with the Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States' General of the United Provinces read, and to be offered to the Protector.

13. The petition of William Earl of Bedford's adventurers, and participants in draining the great level of the Fens referred to the Committee to whom Sir Wm. Killigrew's petition was referred, to report. Lisle, Strickland, and Rous added to the Committee.

14. Secretaiy Thurloe signifies that Capt, John Coppin, having petitioned for an allowance in respect of wounds received in the State's service, the Pi'otector is pleased to allow him a prize ship, the Raynden, now at Rye, certified by the Prize Goods' Commissioners to be appraised at 265^., he only paying lODi for the same, and re- quests Council's concurrence. Order that the ship with|,its tackle be delivered him, on his paying the above sum to the Collectors for Prize Goods.

15. 77. Order, — on Col. Jones' report from the Admiralty Com- missioners, that the Peter of Rotterdam, mentioned in a petition of Ajithonio Fernandez Caravajal to the late Council of State, was taken prize by some commonwealth ships, and in a suit in the Admiralty Court was adjudged to be released, and that it is informed by the Navy Commissioners that she is not fit for the public service, — that the Peter be restored to her proprietors, with the furniture and stores specified in the inventory annexed to the reports The Admiralty Judges and Navy Commissioners to take notice hereof. Approved 23 March.

77. I. AppraiseTfietitof the said skip, li^c, total, 1,1951. ^l March. 1654. [I page.}

18. Order, on Col. Jones' report of the case of the Cheshire gentle- men engaged for payment of moneys that were taken up for Parlia^ ment, — being by an order of Parliament of July 1 6,1 648 ascertained at 7511. Is, and 2,145f. 18s. id., making in all 2,896^. 1 9s. 4d,— that the

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said sum, with ^interest since July 16, 1652, be paid out of estates of persons guilty of delinquency since 1648, to be discovered by the said gentlemen within G days. Approved 23 March, [X 75, j>p. 163-6.]

March 13. 78. Charles Longland to the Admiralty Committee, The Dutch Leghorn, men-of-war here are all discharged out of pay and service, as also those at Toulon, so that the seas are now clear, but the French have begun their old trade again, having taken 2 or 3 ships of this place, an Englishman from Zante with currants, and another, after 5 hours' fighting, putting all the men to the sword. I hope the Lord wiU move his Highness and Council to revenge this cruelty, and the many damages that nation has done us, and beseech you to lend a helping hand ; for although it should be true that the peace is made with Holland, yet 3 of" the French ships do more mischief in these seas than 20 Dutch, and having got the sweets of thieving, to our nation's cost, they will not leave it except beaten and com- pelled thereto. With copy of the letter of 20 Feb. [1^ pages.]

March 13. 79. Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to the Admiralty Com- Litfle-Britwn. mmittee. On your order of 17 Jan. we examined the account of Robert Shaw and Rich. Duckingfield, the surgeons who attended the sick and wounded sent to Great Yarmouth, which vras audited by Messrs. Ashby and Preston, the baihffs there, and recommend that]35L, or 5s. per day for 140 day8,^be paid to Shaw, and a gratuity of 15^. to Duckingfield, who receives the State's pay as surgeon's mate, [f page."] Annexing,

79. L Order of the Admiralty Commissioners to the Navy Com~ onissioners for its payment, 14 March, 1653-4. [|- page^

March 13. 80. Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to the Admiralty Com- Little Britwn. mittee. We have perused the Dover accounts of disbursements for eick and wounded, amounting to 1,227?- 16s. 5d., but not above a 6th part has been expended in diet, lodging, and attendance upon those poor creatures ; and as the allowance is only Is. a day to the English and Gd. a day to the Dutch, which amounts to 202^., there has been above l,020i. expended in charges, a Hst of which we enclose, with our opinions on their extravagance, and the pre- judice to the State in some particulars. They have received 400i. but demand 827?. 16s. 5tZ. more. \_^page^

March 14. 81. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee. We "^n ^^^^' "^^^ think of one or more vessels to ply about to secure trade near *" ^ " ■ Lundy, but it is one part of the station where the Irish squadron ought to ply.

We have received and distributed 400 of the soldiers lately sent, but suspend the rest till we hear fuiiher ; pray order some beds to be hastened down, as also the ships in the River and in the Narrow, in order to a conjunction. TTie Sovereign has gone into Stokes Bay to be fitted. [1 page.]

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. March 14, 82. WaiTant by the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries to the Treasurers-at-war, to pay 4841^. 12s. to Rich. Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, to be issued on warrants from the Admiralty Com- mittee. Receipted 16 March. [1^ pages.]

March 14, _ 83. Lite warrant to pay to Hutchinson 1,582^. 19s. 7d. to he issued on like wan-ants. Receipted 16 March. [1|. pages.]

March 15. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on Maj.-Gen. Desborow's report from the Admiralty Commissioners of an Ordinance to contmue the Act for impressing seamen, that the time for continuance of this Ordinance be Nov. 1, 1654 ; the Ordinance so amended agreed to.

2. Also an Ordinance, reported by Col. Mackworth, appointing Commissioners for approbation of public preachers.

3. The petition of Thos. Kendall to be considered to-morrow.

4. Order on a letter from the Mayor of Lancaster to Maj.-Gen, Lambert,^ importing the stay of M, Hipolito Gabriel m his way to Scotland, that a clerk of Council write to the Mayor that Council is pleased to let Gabriel go, he being employed to Scotland with the Protector and Council's allowance.

6. Cooper, Pickering, and Wolsley to draw up the case of the Earl of Lincoln, on the petition lately referred by Council to the pleasiu-e of the next Parliament. [/. 15, pp. 166-7.]

March 15. 84. Order in the Committee for Greenland, on presentation of names of persons to attend this Committee, that Fras. Ashe, John Dickons, and Hugh Norris attend for the Muscovy Company ; for Edw. Whitwell and co., John Warner, and Edw. Whitwell ; for Thos. Horth, and co., Thos. Horth, sen., and for Kich. Perkins, Fras. Pargiter. [Draft, 1 page.] Annexing,

84. I. List of Tui-Aies presemted hj the Muscovy Compwnyfor their committee, viz., AsJw, Didx)ns, and Norris, Steven Whyte, and Phil. Golley. [Scrap.]

84. n. Note hy Rich. Hwwkins of nam£S drawn by the Hull Afhenturers for their committee, viz. : Roger Drayton, John JoUiffe, Geo. Poyner, Fras. Pargiter, Rob. G-umrtmige. [Seraph

March 15, 85. List of the names accepted, with orders to them to attend on Friday, and note of Hum. Beane and Eieh. Batson to attend for Mr, Batson and co. [1 page.]

March 16. 86. Petition of Anne Countess of Lauderdale to the Protector. By my marriage contract, I had, under the Great Seal of Scotland, a life-rent in Bruntstauie and other lands, with proviso that I should receive the rents from the tenants in my husband's lifetime, and that neither he nor his creditors should have any right therein.

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Yet the sequestration commksioners at Leith, before whom I have sued for them, detain them, on pretence of a grant thereof by tho commissioner at Dalkeith to the laird of Swinton. According to the laws of Scotland, no forfeiture pronounced against my husband could debar my right, yet the Leith Commissioners say they have no power to grant liferenta to the wives of sequestered persons, nor even to discuss such matters, and refer me to you. Pray consider my deplorable condition, and restore my life rents. With reference thereon to Council. [1 page.'] Atmexmg,

86. I. Case'fiftlie Gowrvtess of Lauderdale, paving thai by mar- TMge contract in 1632, the rents were settled on the lady A-mie Hvmie for life, and were not to fall to John Lord Maitlcmd, her fatv/re spouse, nor to becoTne foTfeit hy amy defa/alt of his. This cha/rter waa fwt to husband and wife or the survivor, hvt first to the wife, and then to the hus- band. [IJ pagea.']

March 16. Reference thereon by Council to the Commissioners for Scotland, to report [7.75,25.169.]

March 16. 87. Petition of Thos. Kendall, merehant, to the Protector, Last December I freighted the St. Lewis, belonging to Capt. Rob, Michael of Dieppe, for|Barbadoes, by leave of»the governor. It was twice in danger of being taken, once by the jDutch, and once by a privateer of Charles Stuart, but Michael would rather sink than yield, and by his courage and feithfulness, preserved the goods. He has also, from affection to this nation and the Protestant religion, oiten helped the English in Earbadoes, yet his ship in returning was taken by Capt. Bourne, and brought into Portsmouth. I beg release for the ship and goods, which will encourage well wishers to this nation. [1 page.']

87. I- Certificate of Tito. Briggs cmd 5 others of i

hlndness shown, by Michael to the English there, pa/rticu- larly i/a defefbdi/ng an English vessel on the coast when setwponhy a Fr&nch ma/n-of-war ;laZso that heisaProtes- tant and deserves favov/r in Engla/nd. 1 March 1653-4, [1 page]

March 16. 88. Reference thereon to Maj.-Gen. Lambert, Sir Gilb. Pickering, CoL Jones, and Col. Maekworth, to report. [A page. Also I. 75, p. 170.]

March 16. Coxinoil. Day's Proceedings.

1. The consideration of the Act for the relief of creditors and poor prisoners, and the observations made thereupon referred to the Commissioners named by the Protector to consider the regulation of the law.

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2. The Mews, with all the lodgings, rooms and stables there, other than the bam now used for the horeeguard, to be cieared' for the Protector's use ; Mr. Embree, the surveyor, to see that the stahles be cleared forthwith, and the rooms and lodgings within a fortnight ; and also to take the several keys of the stables, rooms, and lodgings, and deliver them to Mr. Cleypoole.

3. An Ordinance reported by Lambert from the Committee, for an imposition of 4d. Scottish upon every Scottish pint of ale and beer in Edinburgh, amended, retwi, and agreed to. Approved 23 March. Also an Ordinance for the disposition of the confiscated lands in Scotland.

4. The house at Hampton Court, with the park, and all the lodges, stables, and outhouses, and the houses in the park to be forthwith cleared for the Protector's use, and Mr. Embree to see this put in speedy execution, AU persons concerned to take notice and conform.

5. The petition of Dan. Hutchinson, Alderman of Dublin, com- mitted to Lambert, Wolsley, Lisle, Jones, and Rous, to report.

6. Order on petition of the inhabitants of North Bradley, co. WUts, that Wm. Crabbe have liberty to preach in the public meeting place or parish church of North Bradley at 4 p.m. every Sunday, and on any other week day ; all persons concerned to let him do it without disturbance.

7. Order on CoL Jones' report from the Mint Committee, that the several petitions and proposals concerning farthings be laid aside.

9. 89. Order on report from the Admiralty Judges, and 2 certifi- cates concerning hales of linen, and bags of wheat laden on the 3 Kings of Hamburg at St. Malo, France, by Hen. Wilkins and John Denholmes for Spain, but the ship was taken by the Sapphire, and employed in the service, — that the Admiralty Judges determine the case. Approved 23 March. Annexing,

89. I., Report of the Admiraliy Jvdges allvded to, shewing that the ship, being with 7 oth&r French ships, was taken in, fight by the Sapphire, at idiick she shot by order of the French Admiral, who threatened else to sink the ship, but purposely shot too low to hurt her. 24 JaTi. 1653-4. [3 pages.']

89. II. Certificate by Wm. Loekkart and 3 otJiers, that WUldns and DenhoVmes are Scotchmen bom, but ha/ve lived abroad dm/ring the late troubles, and not acteo the State. London, 12 Jan. 1653-4. [§ page.]

by Ninian Williamson and 9 other merchants of London. IQ Jan. 1653-4. [fpage.]

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89. IV. C Harvey to Mr. Jessop, Sis Highness wishes you to

refer to Council a report lying Im yov/r hands about a

ship brought in prize to Plymouik, in which Wilkina and

Denholme, merchants of HdinbfyrougJi, had some goods.

Cockpit, 7 March 1653-4. [k PfS^-]

March 16. 10. Col. Mackworth's report from the Committee on the petition

of Richard Child, master of the Peace of London, and of Wm.

Fishman, part owner, master, and pilot, for themselves and the

mariners, referred to the Admiralty Judges, to heaa: the matter in

difference, and to decide quickly wliat part of the ship belongs to

, the petitioners, and give order for their receipt thereof.

12. Col. Jonea' report trom the Committee on Col. John Carter's petition referred to the Army Committee, to appoint fit persons, and by such i-ules as they shall direct, to examine and state Carter's account of disbursements a.bout Conway garrison, and on the return of the account, to report Annex-lng,

90. I. Iteport alhided to. 14 March 1653-4. [1 page:\

1 3. The petition of Capt. Peter Backhouse committed to Pickering, Cooper, Mackworth, Strickland, Wolsley, and Maekworth, to report.

16. Order on report from the Committee on Capt. Thos. Syden- ham's petition, that 600^. should be ordered him in full of all demands, to be settled where it shall not be burdensome on the Treasuries, and that the Revenue Committee should give him such employment as he is most capable of— that the former Committee consider where the 600i. can be best charged, and recommend him to the Revenue Committee.

17. The Committee that brought in the late Ordinance for appro- bation of preachers to prepare an Ordinance for conveniently setUing such donatives as are not provided for in the late Ordi- nance.

18. The duplicate of a letter, dated Feb. 17 last, to the Com- missioners for disposing the proceeds of Lichfield Cathedral, signed and directed to them.

22. Order on Lambert's report from the Committee on Col. John Hewson's petition, that for his arrears of pay for service under the Earls of Essex and Manchester,' and Lord Fairfax, and for satisfac- tion of the debentures mentioned in the said report, he be allowed 2,134^. 168. Zd., and that the same Committee consider the best means of payment thereof, and report. Approved 23 March.

91. I. Report of the said Commissioners alluded to. 14 March 1653-4. Upage]

91. II. Report that the money had best be charged on the Prize Offi,ce for 'payment 22 March 1653-4 [^ page.]

91. III. IV. Jkijo sheets of draft notes relating thereto. [^ page

and I page.} 23. Order on report from the Committee on Col. John Lilbume's P842, c

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papers and examinations, that he be removed from the Tower to the Isle of Jersey, and confined in the Castle of Orguell. Approved 23 March. [I. 75, pp. 167-171.]

March 16. 92, 93. Report to the Protector on several references on petitions of John Edisbury and Rees Vaughan, about the office of protho- notary in coa. Montgomery and Denbigh. Henry VIII. appointed 4 prothonotariea for Wales, one of whom was to serve for those counties and Flint, and a reversion of the office was granted 11 Charles to Kenrith Eyton, and 12 Charles to Rich. Lloyd and John Edisbury, in reversion after Eyton and Sir Peter Mutton. Eyton for- feited his interest in the ofSce in 1643 by delinquency, and in March 1646, Parhament granted it to John Glynn, recorder of London, taking no note of the reversion. But as no member of the House was to receive any profit of offices, and as Rich. Lloyd, the co- patentee was also a delinquent, Edisbury was admitted to the office in 1647 by Serjeant Bradshaw, Chief Justice of Chester, and held it till 1653, when on 29 June he was suspended by Council, and Rees Vaughan admitted. By orders of 27 July, and 10, and 18 August 1653, Vaughanis established in office, and ordered to have the books, and articles against Edisbury were referred to the Indemnity Com- mittee ; last assizes Vaughan was sworn in, but there is as yet no judgment on the articles against Edisbury.

We think that, Vaughan's objections notwithstanding, the grant to Uoyd and Edisbury is good, there being no negative words in Hen. VIIL's grant against two prothonotaries. This was ruled by the Judges in the case of Goodman, prothonotary in North Wales and the grant being conjuiictim et divisim, Edisbury should hold il alone, as Lloyd is a delmquent, the rather that by order of 25 Dec 1643, all offices of those going to the King were pronounced void as i they were dead. The grant to Glynn proves that the office wa; deemed void by dehnquency. Edisbury, having a patent, should no have been removed without legal proceeding, and therefore shoul< be restored by order of Council. If he is or should he disabled b; delinquency, your Highness can dispose of the office by a gran under the great seal. [4J pages, 2 papers."}

March 16. 94. Commissioners for sick and woimded to the Admiralt Little Biitaia. Committee, We find that Edw, Hayward, of Chatham, chargi himself with 5501. receipt, which agrees with the Navy Con missioners' certificate, and has disbursed 539^. 6s., 436^. Is. ■ which is for diet not exceeding Is. a day per man, and 81^. 1( for doctors and apothecaries ; the rest for nurses, fire and cand' abirts, and bringing the sick on shore. He should have 2s. a di for 302 days, and 61. towards travelling charges divers times London. Thos. AVhitton of Rochester should have 3s. a day, it was his whole employment, aad 51. traveUing charges ; toi 603Z. 4s. [1 page.]

March 16. 95. Order in the Admiralty Committee for payment of the at sum by the Navy Commissioners. [1 page.']

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ISsxcb, 16. 96. Statement by Mary White, of Lyme Re^s, co. Dorset. widow and administratrix of Uich. White, merchant, of Axminster, CO, Devon, of 971. 16s., besides interest, due for goods of his taken at sea by a man-of-war, and employed on Parliament service, the debt being acknowledged as just by the Navy Committee. With order of t£e Lords and Commons in Parliament for payment from the Customs and Excise of 7,375^!. 10s. 2d. to 24 merchants named, for goods taken at aea by authority of Parliament, including 971. 16s. to Each. White. [1 sheet torn.'] Annexi/ng,

96. L Dttplicate of ike above order m ParUaTmnt. [1 sheet-l

March 17. Ordinance by the Protector and Council for continuing the Excise at rates specified, from 25 March 1664, and continuing all Acts and Ordei-s of Parliament about Excise made before 1 March 1653-4, but naming Aid. Thos. Allen, Thos. Wood, Rich. Bury, Geo. Langham, and Geo. Foxcraft as Commissioners of Excise, to act under direc- tions of his Highness and Coimcil, receiving 2d. in 20s. for their salary.

Sir Wm. Roberts and 5 others appointed Commissioners to i-eceive appeals, collect arrears, aeq^uester on refusal to pay, order aUowanees to of&cera, and devise means for improving the Excise, and relieve and indemnify the former, present, and future Commissioners of Excise, in executing their office.

They are to appoint officers to seize, on the water or near the shore, goods landed contrary to the Excise laws, and to appoint gangers for soap boilers and oil makers, who are to be permitted entrance on demand, under a penalty of 50s. [^Exdse Acts' Collec- tion, pp. 109-127, Vol. 98, June 1655.]

March 17. Council. Day's Proceedings.

, 1. The money payable in full for Lord Ireton's tomb to be

52^. 10a., and the order of March 13 amended.

2. Order on report of the account of Nicholas Bond, steward for entertainment of the Ambassadors from the United Provinces, that the disbursements exceeding the 300^ received by 87^. 6s. ll^d., that the auditors of imprest examine the account and report,

3. That the said sum be paid him by Mr. Frost

4. That he pay therefrom 51. to several persons who attended the

5. Also to persons named in a paper presented to Council the sums therein mentioned, in all iSl. 18s. 6d., liiey being servants at the entertainment.

8. The petition of the Colonel and officers of the foot brigade in CO. Chester, for the Battle of Worcester, referred to Lambert, Jones, Sydenham and Mackworth, to report,

9. Mr. Scutt to have the door of the little room on the east side of the Council chamber nailed up,

10. A letter from Col. Robt. Lilbume, dated Dalkeith, March 11, referred to Jonea, Lambert, and Wolsley, to find out the best way for paying for the services mentioned, and to attend the Protector thereon.

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11. Major-Gen. Lambert to confer with the Protector about the affairs of Scotland.

12. The Generals of the Fleet empowered to dispose of all such prisoners taken at sea, not English, Scotch, or Irish, as are at Portsmouth, Exeter, or any western port. Approved 23 March.

1 3. The Lord President reporting the Protector's consent to an Ordinance passed for Excise, it is put to the question, passed for law, and ordered to be printed and published.

14. An Ordinance to make void patents and writs for places of judicature in the old style read, and committed to Lambert, Jones, and Cooper to advise with counsel, and report.

16. 97. Order, on information that George Agenor, master of the Return of Dartmouth, has brought from Alicant 5 great guns, part of those saved out of Prince. Rupert's ships, and recovered by Alexr. Benee, merchant of Alicant, by contract with whom he was to receive 30^. for their freight— that the Admiralty Committee examine the contract, and order the money due to Agenor to be paid. [l 75, jyp. 171-4.]

March 17. 98. Thos. Ledgard to Council On 23 Feb. last, you ordered me NewcMile. to pay 4,299/. 6s. Sd. due to Sir John Trevor, and other lessees of the coal farm at Newcastle, on bills of exchange, charged by me on the late Army Committee in 1649. I reply that in 1648 and 164S I received from the leasees 7,000?., and gave my bills therefor, and in 4 years heard nothing of their non-payment, nor have any bUl' been returned to me, as is usual in case of non-payment. I gavi in my accounts to the Committee for Accounts, and by their orde have paid in my balance to the Treasury. I Iseg that the bills S' chai-ged by me may be delivered to me, lest I should suffer, afle having faithfully accounted. [1 page.]

March 17. 99. Statement of a legal case. A. is found an idiot, and the Kin has custody of his body and lands. He dies, B. is found his nei heir, and sues for livery of his lands. The King refuses, and grant the land to C, who, to strengthen his title, levies a fine, and 5 yea' pass without any claim made by B. Qwer?/, whether this fine ar non-claim bar B. and his heirs or not.

Answer by John Braraston [late chief justice of King's Bencl: that it does not, as the King's grant is void in law, he having i estate to grant, and the freehold being reserved to E. The fine a be no bar, because the parties to the fine had nothing in the la] when it was levied. The possession being in the Kling, B, cann claim, but must sue for an "oti^er la main" to have the la delivered to him. Also answer by John Latche to like effe

March 17. 100. Comr. Peter Pett to the Admiralty Committee. I received

Chatham. Q last night a letter unsigned, which I suppose to he from you, a

have been busy ever since, sending 3 vessels, one to ply to and fr

Harwich, one to examine all vessels about Minehead and Que^

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Mr, ArkinstaU, the Master Attendant, has taken this charge. I

have given 3 commissions with a charge of secrecy, [| pages.]

March 17. 101. Thos.Aldeme and D.Gauden, Navy Yictuallers, to the Admiralty

^'nffi*''"'^ Committee. We hear from our partner atiPortsmouth that the expense

**' of the fleet is very great ; that there will not be sufficient victuals for

600 men for 6 months in the stores, after the Sovereign is supphed out

of that ordered for the 5,700 men for 6 months, and that there is a

great scarcity of water at Portsmouth for brewing, on account of the

drought. We hear, of orders for a further supply, but have not

received them. Two victualling ships will be ready next weet to

take in beer. We beg directions ; we think the Wildman, King

David, and Adam and Eve, may be fitted out as victuallers to carry

provisions to the fleet. [1 page.}

March 17. 102. Prize Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee, The Prize Office, Navy Oommiasioners have presented us bills for very large sums as gratuities to persons for the loss of their relatives in the service ; they are payable out of the tenths of prizes by order of Parliament, but we have already expended 7,000?. more than we have received on account of tenths, and therefore beg orders. [1 page.]

TOL, LXVIII, March 18-31, 1654, March 18, 1. Admiralty Judges to Council, The plunder;donein the Mary of St. Malo in silver, &c is very great. In the Sarah, rescued by the Falmouth, the takers took but 51. or Ql., but the rescuers took 500i. Of this -^ is by the Act awarded to the State, and the rest, which by this plunder is likely to be lost, should be restored to the English owners. In other cases, the takers suppress the evidence of the ^ips' company and papers, so that the evidence is lame, and the Court proceeds slowly. It is true these things are criminal, but we cannot, for fear of disturbance of the public service, attach captains of tiie State's ships. We therefore beg you to take order that plunder is forborne in State's ships, and that the evidence sent into court is complete, when we will do speedy justice.

As to the Fortune of Stralsund, bound for Bremen, we were .obliged to order her restitution, both ports being free, but Capt, Smith, of the Advice, who took her, has suppressed the biUs of lading and passports, and the master swears that he plundered her to the value of 426!. We should have proceeded against Smith, had he not been in the State's service. We send the depositions. [2^ pages.] Armexing,

1, I, Rote of 5 shA^s taken or retaken by skips in the service, in which plunder had been cow/mitted, and the emdence ■withheld. [1| pages.]

March 18. 2. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee, We

EU^ H^ have taken men out of the Martin, Merlin, Drake, and Nonsuch, to

en a wA. ^^^ ^t^^ Sovereign, and sent the 3 latter back to their stations,

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Beach (the pirate) being taken by the Constant Warwick and brought into Plymouth, there will be no large ships to deal with. We therefore think the Portsmouth, with the Boyai James, wherein Beach was taken, may be ordered to the fleet. We recommend Jno. Pack, Thos. Clemens, Thos. Swan, and Lieut. Thos. May for appoint- ments in the new frigates. [1 page.]

3. Gen. Wm. Penn to Col Kelsey. I second Vice Admiral Lawson's desires for putting an end to the suit in Komney Court, wherein you are ajudge, between Lieut. Dale and Mr. Winall, at the next sitting. I have provided for the chaplain you recommended me. Capt. Vesey left his steward, whom you wrote about, behind at Dover, and will ply off Lundy ; all the other small vessels are ordered back to their former stations. [1 page, h

Hatch 20. 4. Petition of the traders in cotton wool, and fiistians, Lanea- WhitehalL shire, to Council, to prevent the ruin of the great manufacture of fustians, and of the makers and weavers. We petitioned the Protector for leave to bring in cotton, and were referred to you, and we pre- vailed on Wm. Kiffin to buy us 68 sacks, not doubting to obtain our desires ; but on account of weighty affairs, our case has not been considered, and the wools, having come from Dunkirk, are seized in the Thames, while the poor are unemployed for want of them. We beg an order for taking off the seizure and bringing in the wool. Signed by Thos. Salmon and 5 others. With reference thereon to the Customs' Commissioners to certify the quantity of wool seized, and their report, 22 March, that it is 12 bags, about 111 cwt; [1 page. Also I. 75, p. 17^.}

March 20. 5. Petition of Luke Ivory, John Allen, and Jas. Stale, in behalf of COS. Surrey, Middlesex, Cambridge, and Northampton, to the Pro- tector. In Jan. 1651-2, an Act was passed for the payment of the poor people in several counties who lent sums not exceeding 10^. on the pubUc faith, and out of 10,000^. appointed therefor, &,4,00l. was issued by the then treasurers -at- war. Petitioned the Commis- sioners for Public Frauds and Debts for the remaining 600Z. on behalf of 4 great suffering coimties, which had not their proportion, and CoL [Bob.] Castell was to report it to the House, but business pre- vented. Beg an order for the said 6001. With reference thereon to CouncU ; Aldermen Andrews and Allen to be consulted for the relief of petitioners. Signed : OKver P. [1 page.] Annexmg, 5.11. Add/ress by John Allen regwsting the Protector to he an instru- •ment of relief to ma/n/y poor, and to preserve them from imched and bloodthirsty men, whose tender mercies a/re emelty, &c. [Scrap^ 5. II. Order at the Committee for pvhUc debts on a like petitwn of Ivory and Allen, — for payment of the 6001. in sv/ms of 2001. each to cos. Middlesex omd, Camibridge, and lOOl.

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[Ma^h 20.] 8. Petition of Lieut. Eich Wynn ^J^^^'^'l^JS'l -WMtetail. supply of stores for Comet Castle, Guernsey, vyioi iffl 1853-1 to Council. H p«sr«.] Amiecmg, 8 I list 0/ tie orfciimce stores K3»ire<i. P l>»9e.] March 20 9. Eeterence thereon in CouncU to the Admiralty Committee.

[^yojre. ^iso J. 76, y. 176.] Ma«h 20. Cojj.cn.. »»?'ito?"*fsydenham to treat with Mr. Wood-

S.o/r/«i»a^e!StoM„,te»wl,7«^^ Ss. api«tmi. [fiJOire.]

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3. Approval by the Protector of 6 Ordinances, which being' i rally put to the question, were passed, and ordered to be pri and published, except that for the salary of the judges.

4, 6. Mr. Secretary reports his Highness' approval of the Ordin for Commissioners for approbation of preachers, with some am menta, which being read, were agreed to. Sam. Bamforth and I Cresset added to the Commissioners. Approved, and to be prii and published.

5. An Oi-dioance appointing a chief justice and an assis justice for cos. Chester, Flint, Denbigh, and Montgomery, r and agreed to. Approved 20 March.

7. The amended Ordinance for better repairing the highways, i and agreed to. Approved 31 March.

8, The draft of an Ordinance for the more equal apportioniu] the assistants in co. Wilts returned to the Committee of Cou to whom it was referred, to consider how to rate taxes, and report.

11. Roger Jennyns and John Brice added to the establishm for under clerks to attend Council, and to be allowed the salarj one of the rest of the clerks between them.

13. The supernumeraries lately raised and added to the und written regiments of foot, i.e., the Protector's own regiment fr 700 to 1,200, and Cols. Ingoldsby, Pride, Goffe, and Sir Wm. O stable's regiments from 700 to 1,000, to be continued for 14 da from 20 March, to which time the order of Feb. 17 last extend and the Army Committee to issue warrants for their payme Approved 23 March.

14. Mr. Strickland to give directions for the entertainment M. Bourdeaux, the French Ambassador, and to take order wi Fleming to have Sir Abr. Williams' house prepared.

15. Nich. Bond to be steward for ordering his diet while he is the charge of the Stat*. [/. 75, pp. 174-177.]

March 20. President Lawrence to the Judges of Assize for Surrey. Justi WbiteliaU, Kewdigate has sent Sec. Thurloe a letter from Ann Curteine to hii and an examination of 18 March, which being read in Council, tin return them to you, to proceed according to law. [I. 75, p. 175.] March 20. Ordinance appointing Fras. Rous, Dr. Thos. Goodwin, B John Owen, and 35 others, Commisaionein to examine and approi all who, after 25 March are appointed to any benefice with cm of souls or lectureship, as to holy conversation, knowledge, an utterance, and none are to be admitted without their approva signified by an instrument in writing under their common seaj.

No person to be negatived unless 9 or more Commissioners t present^ All patrons of benefices to present within 6 months afte vacancy, or the presentation to lapse to the Protector, unless notic be given of a contest for recovery of the right of presentatioi During the vacancy by reason of such suit, the Commissioner are to sequester the profits, and supply the place with an abli preacher.

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All peraons appointed to benefices or lectureships since 1 April last to obtain approbation of the Commissioners before 24 June, on pain of dismissal, and if a new appointment be not made within 2 months, the presentation for that turn to lapse to the Protector.

For satisfaction of the Commissioners, all candidates to present certificates signed by 3 persjms of known godliness, one of them to be a minister, which certificates are to be filed. The penalties for not reading and subscribing the articles of the Act of 13 Eliz., entitled Reformation of Disorders in the Ministers of the Church, made void.

All who claim augmentations of livings granted by authority of Parliament are to obtain the approbation of these Commissioners, but this is not to extend to ecclesiastical dignities suppressed by Parliament, nor to benefices not presentative before the Ordinance for suppression of bishops, nor to lectures in the Universities.

This approbation is not to be construed into a setting apart of any person for the ministry, but only by trial to see that destitute places be supplied with faithful preachers.

With order that this Ordinance be printed and pubHshed. [Record Office Library, 4,98 F., Collection of Acts, Vol. 1, No. 71.]

11. Proposal by Thos. Horth for the distribution of the several Greenland vessels to the several harbours. With note that some of the Hull men refuse to consort, and thus some harbours will be unfished, and insecure, and the State not well supplied. [1 page^

12. Admiralty Committee to Commissary-Gen Whalley and Scout- master-General Downing. It appears by the enclosed that Martin Peale, of Southampton, with his son and assistant, has been at much pains and charge in attending on sick and wounded Dutch prisoners there, for which 106i. Ss. Qd. is allowed him. We commend him to you for payment. [§ P<t9c.] Annexing,

12. I. CoTmnissioners for Sich and Wounded to the Ad/miralty

Committee. We have perused the accov/nta of MaHin Peale, surgeon of Sovihampton, a/nd are certified by Mr, Belckwmber, agent for the Prize Oommissionera, that he attended 47 sidz aJnd wov/nded Dutch, from, 20 Moaj to 16 Nov. last ; hut we can only obtain- his aecounta as stated by himself, for the infection was such that all shuwned his company, and he lost his wife and two assistam-ts by the contagion. We advise a bill for lOQl. Zs. Gd. to be given hvm by the Gom/misdoners for Prize Goods, for his ovm wages at 4s. a day, his son and a/rb_ assistant, 28., and disbursements and travelling charges. Little Britain, 18 March 1653—4. [1 page.^

13. Major John Wade to Col. , no. Gierke, Admiralty Commissioner, Whitehall. I received a letter .'or Thos. Shewell, of Bristol, to pay me l.OOOJ. towards carrying on the casting in Dean Forest, but it would save trouble and expense if I might receive it from the general receiver of Gloucester. I carry on the business with great honesty and frugality. I desire order for the disposal of SO tons of shot,

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and doreetion whether I am to cast ordnance for the two ships build- ing at Bristol by Mr. Bayley, or whether he will prevail with you to get your great guns at Bristol, as he has prevailed with you to buy his timber, a tree here and there, to the amazement of rational men, while plenty in the forest is decaying.

Two days after I got the order to preserve Wbitmeade Park, some gallants came down to dispose of it, but I cooled their courage by producing the order. The spoil carried on daily in the forest niakes my blood boil. [1 page."]

[March 21.] 14. Petition of Jaa. Godschall, merchant of London, to the Protector. The Gift of God of Dieppe had a pass, 14 March 1653, from HuU to Nantes, yet was seized and brought into Plymouth by Capt. Hen. Greene, employed by Capt. Ben. Grandly; but being dischai^ed by order of the Council of State of 1 .Time, she arrived at Nantea. By imtrue suggestions Capt. Grandly obtained an order, 29 Nov., referring the case to the Admiralty Court, if there be any proof of contraband goods, and making the parties to whom the ship was restored liable for the value of what is recovered there. This order is said by counsel to be imlawful, as nothing can be jiidged in the Admiralty Court that is not in possession or oa security. Begs therefore that it may be made void, and he jdlowed the benefit of the other orders. With reference thereon to Council, 3 March 1653-4. [1 sheet.} Annexing,

14. I. jPoss and orders of the Council of State alhided to. — 14 March, 1 June, and 29 Nov. 1653. [Copies, 1 page.}

14. II. Deposition by Qodschall that the vessel took in no con-

traband goods, contrary to the license of Counail. 6 March 1653-4. [3 pages.}

March 21, 15. Reference thereon to Col. Maekworth, Col. Jones, and Sir Chas. Wolsley, to consult with Dr. Walker, and report. [J pages, I.75,p.n8.}

15. I. Order by the said Committee tlmt Capts. Benj. ', Crandley

and Limhery aMend them on Wednesday. 31 March. 1654. [I page.}

15. II. Draft of the said order, 31 March 1654. [^ pegs.}

15. ni. Meport of the said Committee that the said eause shovM

be proceeded v/pon in the Ad/miralty Cowt, according to

law. [1 page. Draft.}

Mardi 21. 16. Petition of John Shaw, master of the Waterlap of Water- ford, to the Protector. I was hired by Major Geo. Walters to transport soldiers to St, Sebastian's in Biscay, for the King of Spain's service, and delivered 440, expecting payment according to contract, but the Baron de Battevilla, captain-general of the pro- vince, ordered me to take the soldiers back, and carry them to Bordeaux or Corunna. I refiised, because mine was a merchant ship, going to Malaga for wines and iruits at the vintage, whereupon

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the baron took my ship and imprisoned me, to a loss to me and my owners of 2,5001. I beg, as this is a national business, and if such affronts are let slip, the English can hardly trade there, either that my case be recommended to the King of Spain, or that I have letters of marque. With reference thereon, 1 Feb. 1 653-4, to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, and 2 Feb. to Council, [1 sheet} Aii/nexi/ng,

16. L II. Gertifieaies hy Sam. Oreeaioiek and 5 other Eriglisk mer-

chaTits resident in St. Sebastian's, to the tndh of the petition, gwen hecause all the pubUc notaries refuse to make any protest .against the Kim^s mimisters. 27 Oct. 1653. [1 page.] March 21. Reference thereon in Council to Strickland, Major, and Mack- worth. [/. 75, p. 179.] Annexing,

17. I. Coimcil to Don FUnto de Cardenas, Spanish ambassador,

represetitvug the above case, amd reguestimg his itiierposi- tion, that Shaw and the other ovmers may ham justice. - 3 April 1654. [1 page^ ■

[March 21-3 18. Abstract of Sir Edw. Baynton's petition. That in 1644 and 1645 his houses at Bromham and BremliiU were burned by the late King's soldiers, and his evidences destroyed. That the lands in question, claimed as the late Bishop of Sarum's, have long been in possession of his ancestors, and that Parliament therefore refused to expose them to sale, aud so the sale to Bob, Henley is contrary to order. That his petition was depending when Parliament was dissolved.

Though he cannot make out his title to the lands, they are mixed without boundary with his other lands, and he asks whether they should be taken from him, because he lost his evidences for his love to the service. [1^ pages^ Anneximg,

18. I. Order in Parliament — on request of the contractors for

Bishops' lands that Sir Edw. Baynton he. Tnade to mmo his title to Bishop's Cannings' manor, — that only the un- eontrov&rted portion be contracted for, and that the Com- mittee imqui/re further as to the lands in controversy. 29 Aug. 1648. [1^ pages.]

18. n. Deposition by John Hazell, shepherd, of Bishop's Can- nings, that the downs in question, from, which in JvXy 1644 the King's horsemen drove 644 sheef, valite QOOl., to Oxford garrison, belonged to Sir Edw. Baynton, and had been, as he is informed, many hundred years in possession of Sir Edward's ancestors. 6 Jidy 1653. [1 page.]

18. IIL Order in Parliament referring Sir Edward's petition to Sir P. Wentmiorth and 25 oOiers. 19 April 1663. [1 page.]

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Reference in Council of the preceding petition to Cooper, Strick- land, and Mackworth, to report. [/, 75, p. 179.J

19, Petition of Mary Gargrave to the Protector, Was 17 yeai-s maid of honour to Queen Anne, spending her whole fortune without benefit, -whereupon King James gave her a pension of 20QI. a year at the Queen's death, which she received till 164-0 ; since then has not received as much as would keep her alive without running into such debt that she dares not appear but by stealth, for fear of imprisonment, and is in age and extreme want With reference to Council to consider this, with the rest of the like nature, and give her due relief, 3 March 1653—4. [1 skeet.1

Order thereon that Thos. Fauconberg, receiver-genera], pay her 20^. in lieu of all demands. Approved 23 March. [I. 75, p. 179.]

CotlNClL. Day's Proceedings.

1. Mr. Strickland and Col, Jones to bring in to-morrow the paper by them prepared as a model for the Protector's family.

3. Order, on report in the case of Capt, Jos, Smith, that above the yearly pension of 20s. a week, ordered him on 13 March, and continued from the Treasury at Ely House, there shall be paid him by John Bracey, treasurer for maimed soldiers at Ely House, 1501. for bis arrears of pension from May 9, 1651, any orders to the contrary notwithstanding. Approved 23 March.

5. Order, on petition of Sam. HartUb, that the 751. alleged to be due to him, in arrear of the 200i. a year granted him by several Acts of Parliament, be paid him out of the treasuries upon which it was charged, viz., 50^, by Thos. Fauconbridge on the augmentation granted to Pembroke Hall, Oxford, for half a year ending laat Christmas, and 251. by Rich. Sherwin and John Leech, treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall. The other part of the petition referred to Montague and Rous, to report. Approved 23 March.

6. The report and papers concerning the Duchess of Hamilton's claim refeh'ed to Cooper, Jones, Strickland, Lambert, and Pickering, to report,

10. A report from the Admiralty Commissioners in the case of Geo. Pickering, dated March 11, referred back to them, to consider a certificate from George Rawdon of March 20, and report how far it may induce an order for Pickering's present relief.

12, 20. The Admiralty Commissioners to appoint a "convenient ship at Portsmouth to tmnsport some person [Lieut.-Col, Lilbume] to Jersey, on a special direction of Council.

13, The petition of some ancient gunners of the Tower that held their places by patent to be considered to-morrow,

14, M. de Bourdeaux to be allowed a diet of 50 dishes for first and second course, and 30 dishes of fruit and sweetmeats each meal, and also a convenient allowance for the tables of bis attendants.

15, To be entertained 7 meals, and ZOOl. to be paid immediately to Mr. Bond to provide against his coming, and he to account for it to Council.

16, 17. Twelve of the Council's messengers to carry up the meat and wait at his table. Mr. Bond to provide plate for his table, [J. 75, >)p. 177-180.]

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March 21. 21. Warrant by the Commissionera for inspecting the Trea- sury to the Treasurers for sale of Delinquents' Lands to pay 1,723?. 128. 3\d. to Rich; Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, to be issued on warrants from the Admiralty Commissioners. [1 page.]

March 21. 22. Note that Mr. Bagnall attended before the Admiralty Com- missioners, and alleged that Mr. Leigh gave 555/. for Whitmead Park, and that Lord Pembroke paid 221. 10s. rent on a lease for 27 years. That Bagnall and Bird sent Murford to contract with Leigh, and they gave mutual bonds for performance, and that the first payment of money to Leigh could not have been before 24 Feb. [Damaged.]

March 22. 23. Petition of Elizabeth, widow of MichaelHow, to the Protector, for maintenance and relief. Her husband while valiantly serving on the Adventure was slain in the engagement with the Dutch, 2 June 1653, and she is left in a sad condition with two children, and has only received 81., which " goes but a little way to satisfy " the loss of a whole family's livelihood." With reference thereon to the Admiralty Commissioners. [IJ pp.] Awnexing,

23. L Certificate hy Oapt. RoU. Nixon and 4 other offi-cers of the Adventure to the truth of the petition. 27 June 1653. [1 page.]

March 22. 24. Petition of Step. Sayers, porter at Whitehall, to the Pro- tector, for satisfaction for disbursements and 8 years' service. I served 6 years as porter at Whitehall and 2 at Somerset House, ending in 1649, provided fire, candles, ifcc, spending 16QI. I have also continued porter ever since at Whitehall, and though the late Council of State ordered the Eevenue Commissioners to pay me, the late changes prevented my receiving more than 53/. 7s. 6rf. With reference thereon to the Revenue Commissioners, [1 sheet.]

24. I. Sayera' hiU for Jlre and candles, 1642-49, 166^.; uages

at SOI. a year, 240/., leaving balance due to him,

352/. 128. U. [1 page.] 24. II. Certificates to fiia good conduct and service hy Cor.

Holland, Col. John Barkstead, Nich. Bond, Peter Sterry,

and Hugh Peters. [1 page.]

March 22. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The draft of an Ordinance for stating the accounts of Col. John Fiennea and his regiment refeiTcd to the Committee for Accounts.

3. Order on a report on Capt. Samson Towgood's petition, [See 8 March snprd] that the Commissioners in Ireland be directed to allot him lands in full of bis debt of 529/ 19s. 3|d., considering his merit, and his disadvantage by going into Ireland. Approved 23 March.

4. The petition of Hugh Potter referred to lisle, Mackworth, Cooper, and Wolsley, to report.

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Vol. LXVIII. CoxJKOlL. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The paper presented by Stricblaiid and Jones, about a model of the Protector's family, referred to Lambert, Pickering, Lisle, Strick- land, Jones, and Montage, who are to meet this afternoon, and report to-morrow morning ; also to report concerning ordering the chapel at Whitehall.

7. Any 3 members of Council to peruse the petitions depending, and offer a short statement thereupon with their opinion.

10. The amendment of the Ordinance for relief of persons that have acted in the service of Parliament read, and agreed to.

11. Col. Mackworth reports an Ordinance for determining causes concerning delinquents' offices, which was twice read and re-com- mitted to the Committee who brought it in. [I. 7a, pp. 180-183.]

President Lawrence to Col. James Heane, Governor of Jersey. The Protector and Council have thought fit for the public peace to transfer Col. John Lilbume from the Tower to Castle Orgueil, in Jei^ey ; you are therefore to receive and confine him within the compass of the castle, and to command some trusty person to keep a strict eye over him. [/. 75, p. 182.]

March 22. 25. Order by the Protector on Mrs. Wenne's petition, that Wm. Carre and all others concerned pay her ^ of her husband's livings, or certify why they do it not. [Scrap.']

March 22. 26. Report of a Commission that the Court of the Verge was held before the steward and marshal of the King's household, in actions of debt where both parties, and of trespass where one party was of the household, and extended 12 miles round the King's Court wher- ever he removed. That Kings James and Charles settled the Court at Westminster, and gave it jurisdiction within 1 2 miles of the King's house, for all inhabiting the liberties of London, other corporations excepted, and it was usually held in Southwark, and] mlled the Marshalsea Court. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen represent by the Recorder that this Court has caused many disturbances between the court of Southwark, held by the City, and the court of the Marshal- sea, and that Parliament therefore voted a dissolution of the latter. The Committee submits it to Council as to whether they will revive the Court. [1§ pp.] Annexing,

26. I. Petition of the inhahitcmts of Southwark io Pa/rliament, that the weighty reasons for which they ham lately swp- pressed the Knight Marshal's Court there, which was unnecessary, and a grievous oppression to the poor, m/iy not he forgotten, nor the expectation of freedom, from it destroyed. Were hoping further proceedings in a reformation of such things, but hear that some la/wyers, for private libcre, have petitioned Parlia/ment for restora- tion of the said Covjrt. Complain that they are already

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rendered more rndserable than a^/most any other part of the nation, hy their midtitude and variety of Courts. [1 page, vnth 4f sheets of origi/ihol si^nabwres^

March 22, 27. Dr. John Godolphin to Wm. Jessop, derk of Council. I

Doetore' enclose a certificate from Plymouth, in behalf of Capt. Mills, one ommoDi. concerned in those papers now delivered you for Council, which please communicate, that the Captain may not suffer through con- cealment. This not being Court evidence, I send it you apart from the other papers. P.S. — If you can say anything more about the judges' salaries, pray teU the bearer. [1 jsage.]

March 23. 28. Ordinance for relief of persona that have acted in Parliament's

service. The powers of the Committee of Indemnity being ended, those who have acted for Parliament in times of danger have no redress. It is therefore ordered that all the rules of the Committee of Indemnity hold good in courts of law, and he construed bene- ficially to all who have served Parhament. If any have not had full relief, on certificate thereof, the Barons of Exchequer are em- powered to act as the Committee of Indemnity might have done. Any verdicts at law given contrary thereto are not to be proceeded upon, and appeal allowed to the Barons, hut the power of the former Committee not to be revived. With order in CouncU for its printing. Approved 23 March. [2§ pages. Prvnted.]

[March 23.] 29. Petition of the executors of Capt. Rob. Maton, late Navy Commissioner, of Peter Pett, late master shipwright, Capt. Rich. Swanley, deceased (sic), and Thos. Turner, clerk to the Navy Coramis- siouers, for themselves and the owners of the Constant Warwick, to the Protector, for an order for their satisfaction. Their vessel was employed 5 years ago by the Derby House Committee to transport money and provisions to Dublin garrison, and there stayed by the then governor, to secure that and other places which were in great danger, for which 734^ 178. was ordered them by the Navy Committee but only 100^ paid, as more could not be paid without order of Parliament, which these many late revolutions and other weighty affairs have prevented ; for want thereof, and of other sums due to them for freight^ they have to borrow money on interest. [1 pcige.] Annexmg,

29. I. GertificatebyCoLMich. Jones, gavemor-in-ehief of Zeinster and Dvilm, that he was coTnpeUed to stay Capt. Rob. Dare of the Constant Warwick, to ride im, JJvhU/n Bay for its defence. Dvhl/vn, 29 Jwne, 1648. Endorsed with notes of calculations, [f page.]

29. n. Certificate by Thos. Tii/mer, and the owners of the said ship, that Tier hire and freight from 10 May to 29 June 1648 was IMI. lis. [1 page:\

29. Ill- Order in the Namy Com/mittee that the Navy Conumis- sioners enqvA/re if the ship has been emiployed as alleged, and if so, make out a hill of imprest for payment of

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marmers' wages. With note tJiat 1001. was thereon. 13 July 1648. [1 page.]

29. IV, Savy Commissioners to the Navy Committee. The skip was employed as stated, as few or -jwrne of the State's skips we^-e on the Irish coast to preserve the interest of Parlia- ment, and tlie money is justly dAie ; hut 'pari of it being for freight, we cav/not pay it. Z Jan. 1648-9, \<Jopy, 1 pofje.]

29. V. Abstract of the case represented in the above petition amd papers, \_\page, rough draft^

March 23. 30. Note that in the Committee for Accounts and Public Debts at . Worcester J house, on the Act of 7 Oct. last, Robert Earl of Warwick, anel the late ownere of the Constant Warwick, claimed 2,989(. la. Id,, for freight when employed in Parliament service, also 7341. 17s. for employment on the coast of Ireland in 1648, of which sums -^ is due to Wm, Jessop of Andrew's, Holbom, who claims it, [\page.'\ Also

31. Note that at the said Committee, Constance Jessop, late ininistor of Reading, and now of Wimhome, Wilts, claims 20(. lent by him in plate, gold rings, and money, on 20 Sept. 1642.

March 23. 32. Petition of Mary Cole, widow, tothe Protector, for relief. Her

husband being tailor to James, late Duke of Hamilton, spent 576i!. 178. 6<i. in cloth, &:c. for his servants' liveries from 1637 to 1642, which debt the Duke acknowledged 3 Feb. 1648-9, and desired Lord Belhaven, his trustee, to pay it soon, but since his execution, his estate has been seized to public uses. Is very poor, and much in debt, has many children, and is threatened with suite and imprisonment. Her husband died of sickness contracted in Parlia- ment service. With reference thereon to Council, 22 March 1653-4. [1 pc-ge^

March 23. 33. Petition of Mary Cole to Council, for a day to be assigned when she, may produce papers and witnesses to make good her petition which is referred to them, from whom she doubte not to receive satisfaction. \_\ page^

March 23. 34. Petition of Wm. Kiffin and Co. of London, to the Protector. Last November fireighted the St. John Baptist with com for Bour- deaux, and had an order from the Council of State to go, and to return laden with wines for Scotland ; was taken by a man-of-war and carried to Plymouth, and the lading much wasted. The goods being lately freed by the Admiralty Court, begs an order to unlade the wines in the port of London, on paying customs and excise. With reference thereon to Council. 22 March 1652. [1 page:]

Approved 31 March.

Order thereon granting the petition. \l. 75, p. 184.]

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March 23. 35. Petition of Major Rob. Huntingdon to the Protector. ■ Par- liament by a vote of 7 May 1650 put a stop to my arrears and

accounts, and the late Parliament by their Act have ordered all claims of debts due from the State to be made before 25 March. I cannot come at my accounts nor make ray claim without your order, the power being wholly in your hands, and you encouraged me to expect it, I beg your order to the Trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's lands, and the Commissioners of Accounts at Worcester House, to take off the obstraction on my arrears and accounts. With reference thereon to Ooimcil, 22 March 1653-4.

March 23. Note in the Council of State that the petition was read, and on the question being put, was laid aside. [1. 75, p. 181.]

March 23. 36. Petition of Major Jas. Pitson, Eieh. Scotcher, Rich, Damelly, and other undertakers for making theWyeinSuiTey navigable, to the Protector. We were authorised by Act of Parliament to cut through private grounds, paying the owners as much as Commissioners appointed by Parliament shotild order. They valued some grounds of Lady Dirleton's, and we have several times tendered her the money, but she refuses it, throws down our works, and tries to involve us in law suits, wholly contemning the Act of Parliament, and others have been thereby encouraged to throw down the river banks. On 10 March last, she pulled down in the night a house which has been very useful to lay in the State's powder and salt- petre, of which 1,000?, worth was thus destroyed, and she had our servants beaten, and declared she woidd pull down the house again if we rebuilt it. We beg power to force her and others to obedience, and damages where our works are hindered or we molested by law suits, [1 page.]

March 23. Reference thereon in Council to Maekworth, Desborow, lasle, Rous, and Cooper, to call for papers and witnesses, and report. [J. 75,^5. 185.]

[March 23,] 37. Petition of Elizabeth, Countess of Dirleton, to the Protector and Council. Major Pitson and others nave obtained a grant to make the Wye at Guildford passable by boats, but with proviso not toj^make wharves on any person's lands without full agreement ; yet they have entered on 9 acres of my land, close to my only dwelling- house, and intend to make a wharf and storehouses to lay powder, which will endanger the lives of my family, and compel me to forsake the house. They have imprisoned my servants who were on my land by my order, and refuse to give copies of their orders.

I am quite willing to allow them land as convenient for their wharf at a distance, and hope you will not allow my house to be destroyed to satisfy the will of one man, but refer the case to 2 of your Council, or the Commissioners of the Great Seal. [1 sheet.}

[March 23,] 38. Copy of the above petitioa [1 page.]

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Vol. LXVni. 39. Petition of Capt. Wm. Baltbasar to CounciL His case being referred by the late Council of State to the Admiralty Committee, they reported that be should be released on bail, and his papers and goods restored, and the' Council of State ordered the same on 8 Dec. last, but by mistake the goods were not mentioned, and therefore they remain in the hands of Jasper Gill, merchant of Bristol, who will not release them. Begs an order for their discharge, being his whole estate. [^ page.}

March 23, Order thereon that his goods, as well i [I. 73, p. 1S7.]

; his papers, be restored.

March 23. CoDNClL. Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of 3 Ordinances, all of which were passed, and one ordered to be printed.

2. An Ordinance for continuing the Admiralty Judges read the 1st and 2nd time, and agreed to.

4. Sir A. A. Cooper and Mr. Strickland to meet the French Ambassador, and accompany him to Sir Abraham Williams' house,

11. The salary allowed to Mr. Pell, mathematical lecturer, to be paid to his wife during his absence.

13. Approval by the Protector of 41 orders in Council, 27 Feb, to 22 March. [/. 75, pp. 183-186.]

March 23, Council to the sheriffs of counties. You will receive herewith

Whitehall, printed copies of a declaration of the Protector for holding a fast in

the several parts of this nation on Friday, April 7, which you are to

transmit to the parishes within your jurisdiction, to the intent the

tenor thereof may be performed, [/. 75, p. 185.]

March 23. Council to Capt, Lucas of the Society, Stokes Bay, or the com- mander of any vessel in the service commissioned by the generals of the fleet to attend there to observe Council's order. You are to receive on board Lieut.-Col. John Lilbume, with a guard appointed by the Lieutenant of the Tower to secure him, and as soon as wind and weather permit, transport him to Jersey, and deliver him to Col. Jas. Heane, governor.

After he has been secured there as directed by Council, you are to receive his guard on board, and return to Portsmouth, and there await the instructions of the Commander-in-chief. [7. 112, p. 18.]

40. List of 25 men offered by the respective interests to bt on the Greenland Committee. Mr. Wtitwell dissents from tht Committee unless joined with others not interested in the trade, oi that the numbers for each interest may be eciual.

As to this year, the Committee are to receive the names of pro posers by 1 April, and their security 5 days after, on pain of exclu sion. The ships to be surveyed and appointed to their harbours oi 15 April. The Committee to determine differences about particula harpooners ; also to direct, before the ships go, whether the dividcw

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is to be made in Greenland or on their return. The masters and overseers are to set forth on oath the quantities of oil and fins they have obtained.

Any English ship taking fish at sea may come into any harbour of Greenland to boil his oil, not fishing nor making disturbance. [3 pages.]

[March 23.] 41. Note of instructions to the Committee to be chosen, to act impartially in assigning ships to their respective harbours. Those chosen for the ensuing year to be Sir W. Robert, Capt. Stone, Hen. Elsing, Capt, Eaynes, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. Bochert, or any 4 of them. [Draft, 1 page, ■mperfect.']

March 23. 42. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. By yours of the 21st

Etten'r^^Ja^' ^ P®''*^i'^^ *h** ^^^ treaty of peace with the Dutch is now concluded,

and hope the terms are for the good of the State and the interest of

Christ. I wiU send a list of the fleet and of the warrant officers

next week. The Dover has come in to be refitted. [1 'page.']

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Portsmouth.

43. John Poortmans to Bobt. Blackborne. I received yours with the printed news and desire a continuance, A Hamburg ship with two hoys and a pink has been brought in, and give some news of Rupert and Maurice which the Generals will send. Vice-Admiral Penn is ordered to send out 6 frigates named, now in the harboiAr. The Advice has been supplied with a lieutenant. [1 pa^e.]

March 24. 44. Gens. Blake and Penn to the Admiralty Committee. As to The Swiftsure, qut calling off a frigate, if the peace is made, as you apprehend it^ Ellen's Road. ■• ° ■ r V ■ nr r. j j ^t. £ ■ , j-

be, we concur m her staying. We have ordered the Society for

Guernsey, as you desire ; the prize money received from the Tower is almost paid out, and yet many have had nothing. We desire 8,000?. more may be got ready.

We recommend Thos. Cowley, clerk of the check of the Diamond, as steward, and Mr. Seavem as boatswain. [1§ pages, damaged.']

March 28. 45, 46, 47. Order in the Committee of Council on the petitions touching the river Wye, [See 23 March, suprd,] that witnesses on behalf of Major Pitson and Lady Dirleton appear on 7 April, the several parties paying the charges of their witnesses. [2 copies and draft,]

March 28. 48-52. Like order, requesting the Commissioners authorised by the Act for making the Wye navigable to send to the clerk of Council, before 7 April, all the letters and papers relating to the businesa [3 copies, a/nd2 drafts.'} An-nexing,

52. I. Valuation hy the soAd CoTTvmissioners of ike land in the Lee above the Sail at 15s., and ielow the Bail at 20s, the acre yea/rly, or at 18 years' pwrehase if sold. [1 page. \pril. 10 sigwxtwres.]

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Vol. LXVin. 'Wns of Wm. Smith and Rick. Vallis, of Nicholas ; Guildford, that this is the true vahie of the lavd. 31 Dec, 1653. [1 ^age, certified as above.]

52. IIL Certificate by tlie said Commissioners ]that the value

of 8 acres of la/nd described, [belonging to the Priory, GuUdford,isQl. 10s. a year, or 18 years' purchase. 2,8 Jan. 1653-4. [1 page. Copy certified as above.']

53. IV. Order by the said Commissioners that as Pitson has

tendered, to Lady Bi/rleton 200i., which she has refused, he pay her \Ql. lOs. a year, and on her death, "buy the la/tid at 18 years* purchase from herjheirs; or if she can prove that she has more than a life estate in the la/i\d, that he pay her 189i. for it in fee simple. [2 pages. Certified as above-l

March 28. Order on tlie desire of Major James Pitson, praying that the wharves and wharf houses in the Lees near Guildford may be pro- tected, and that the teams with ithe State's powder, saltpetre, and timber for ships may pass witliout molestation, — that it be recommended to the sheriffs and justices of peace for Surrey to improve their care for keeping the peace, and preventing force touching the premises, [i. 75, p. 189.]

March 28. 53. Petition of Capt. John Nicholas to the Protector. Being governor of Chepstow, in 1650, the co. Commissioners of Monmouth paid me 300^, from the sequestered rents of Bart, Morgan, which I speui as ordered, in repairing the fortifications, but the power of the countj Commissioners being then transferred to the Haberdashers' Hall Com- missioners, they want an order before they will allow the money. beg this order, and a discharge to the receiver, that I may not bi liable to repayment, [f page.]

March 28, Order that he give an account of the disbursement of th SOOi, to the Commissioners of co. Monmouth, and if they find i true, they are to give him a discharge, and certify the Haberdasher HaU Commissioners, who are to give a discharge to the receiver, ar acquit the petitioner of further trouble. Approved, 31 Marc' [I. 75, p. 189.]

March 28. 54. Petition of Dr. Ant. Tuckney, master of St. John's, ai Wm. Dillingham, master of Emanuel College, Cambridge, to tl Protector and Council, for payment of the 200/. a year allowed the as augmentation by the Universities' Commissioners, 26 Sept. 16f with the arrears for the last quarter. [1 page.]

March 28. Order thereon for Falconberg to pay the same, the late restra: notwithstanding. Approved, 31 March. [/. 75, p. 190.]

March 28. 55. Petition of Dr. Sam. Bolton, master of Christ's Colle Cambridge, to the Protector and Council. Had an augmentat of 50i. a year granted to enable him to reside upon his employmf

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Vol. LXVIII. which he has done, but for IJ years it haa nob been paid. Begs arrears and payment in future, not having means to subsist, [1 page.]

Approved 31 March.

March 28. Order thereon granting the petition. [/. 75,^. 190.]

March 28. 56. Petition of John "Worthington, master of Jesus College, Cambridge, to the Protector, to remove the restraint, that his last year's augmentation may be paid. Has resided constantly on the place till last summer, part of which he was absent, supplying a place in the country, on account, of the uncertainty about the augmentation, without which his place is wholly insufficient for his subsistence. [§ page.}

March 28, Order thereon that Falconberg pay his augmentation with arrears. Approved 31 March. [7. 75, p. 190.]

March 28. 57. Petition of Benj. Whichcot, provost, Edm. Vintener, bursar, and the scholars of King's College, Cambridge, to the Protector. On 1 March 1652— 3, the Revenue Commissioners ordered Thos. Falconberg to pay them 801. balance due of a pension of lOl. granted them by their founder, Henry VI., out of the fee farm rent of the butlerage of England and prizals of wine. He paid 40^., but was prevented paying the rest by a general order of restraint, which was taken off as regards this payment, by an Order in Council of 30 Aug. last, but now he is disabled by a general order of restraint from the Commissioners of Inspection. Beg payment of the said iOl. With reference to Council, 3 March, 1653-4 to order payment. [1 sheet.}

Miirch 28. . Order thereon granting the petition. Approved 31 March. [/. 75, p. 190.]

March 28. 58. Petition of Colonel Ant. Hungerford to the Protector, for present support in his urgent want, and a competent provision for life, in lieu of all dues from the State. Has long been iU and lame from wounds in fight, and imable to walk. His regiment in Ireland was reduced, and he has 1,500?, due for service there, 258(^. for service in England, and 200?. disbursed for his regiment, but cannot travel to Ireland for his arrears. Has a wife and 2 chUdren, and only Ss, a week out of Ely House. With reference thereon to Council to allow him 20s. a week from contingencies, 22 March 1653-4. [1 8h£et.']

March 28. Order in Council accordingly for a warrant to Mr. Frost to pay the money out of Council's contingencies. [X 75,2'- 192.]

March 28. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order that an Ordinance be brought in to enable Mr. Arundell, of Lamhome, to make sale of lands for payment of debts.

2. The following members of Council to dine and sup with the French Ambassador : — Tuesday, dinner and supper, Cooper and

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Strickland. Wednesday, dinner, Lawrence and Rous ; supper, Lisle and Jones. Thursday, dinner, Pickering and Montague ; supper, Lambert and Mackworth.

4. The petition of all such prisoners as desire to pay their debts read. Also Mackworth's report of an Ordinance for suspending the proceedings of the judges named in the Act for the Relief of Creditors and Poor Prisoners, wliich was committed to Mackwortli, Jones, and Cooper, to advise with counsel, and report.

5. Order on petition of the inhabitants of the parish of North Bradley, co. Wilts, that Mr. Crabb have liberty to preach in the public meeting place or pariah church of North Bradley every Sunday at 2 p.m., and on any week day ; and all persons are to permit him to do so.

9. Jones and Mackworth added to the Committee on the petition of the surveyors and clerks of Drury House.

17. 59. Order on report on Thos. Kendall's petition [see 16 March, aiiprd], that the Admiralty Commissioners examine the facts, and report.

59. 1. Eeport that the ship St. Lewis should he released and de- livered to the ATnbassador Extraordinary of the French King for Oapt. Michdl, hut that any goods m her which appea,r to belong to Fr&nchmem, should he confiscated. [1 page.']

19. Mackworth and Strickland to speak with Col. Wayte, now attending Council, about the business which occasioned his summons,

20, Order on report from the Admiralty Committee on the peti- tion of Geo, Pickering of Whitehaven, Cumberland, — concerning his ship the Lion, impressed by order from the Commissioners for Irish Affairs to transport provisions from Belfast to Ballishannon in Ireland, and taken by a pirate, whereof reparation is prayed, — that the Commissioners for Irish Affairs have this matter examined, and give order for his relief,

21. The petition of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London referred to Montague, Strickland, Mackworth, Jones, and Desborow, to consider it, send for such merchants as they wish, and report their opinion.

22, The petition of Thos. Bunce, prisoner in the Tower, read.

24. Two warrants and a letter, concerning the remove of Lieut.- Col. John Liiburne from the Tower and securing him in Jersey, being approved on the 22nd, were signed by the President.

25. The petition of Alexander Earl of Leven referred to the Committee to whom the business of Scotland was referred, to report. [J. 75,^. 187-192.]

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March 28. 60. Account presented by Thos. Violet to the Committee on the plate ships [see 22 Feb. 1654] of all his Iprevious proceedings relating to the said ships ; of the best mode to prevent embezzle- ment ; of the nature of the claims made upon the silver, &c. ; sug- gestions as to the best mode of proceeding in reference to them, and details of his own expenditure and services therein. [5| dosely written, pagea.'\

[March 29.] 61. Petition of the owners, merchants, and freighters of the Report to the Protector. The ship was bonad with merchandize to Virginia, and was to return laden with tobacco ; she was sailing with other Virginia ships near Portland, when on 17 Jan. last, the Kuby, under Capt. CiLrtis, volimtarily or carelessly ran into her, and broke her so that she perished, to the loss of I.OOOi. or 5,000i. Beg relief, and the punishment of the commander. 13 signatures. With reference thereon, 3 March 1653-4, to the Navy Commis- sioners. [1 sAeet]

March 29. 62. Petition of Edw. Dunning, captain, and the crew of the Report to the Protector, for satisfaction for their clothes, instruments, and goods taken up on credit, all lost in the ship. 12 signatures. With reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. [1^ pages^ An- nexing,

62. r. II. Certyicate of Thos. Pott a/nd others, that Capt. Curtis of the Ruby, while w the Downs, wUfuUy run into a, laden ship the Report, comtnanded by Mr, Dv/nning, and sunk her, and that her crew had tmwh difficulty to save tkei/r Uves. 20 Jan. 1653^. [2 copies.]

62. in. Depositions of Edw. La/verick, Lieutenant, Rich. Cox,

TTiaster, and John Vimy, gunner of the Ruby, that the

. collision was accidental, and that they did their best to sa/ve

the crew of the Report. Taken before Judge Advocate

Fowler. 21 Jam,. [3 pages.]

62. IV, V. Depositions of B'enry Eearle and Jno. Dun/ning, master's mates. Sand. Dunning, swrgeon, and Edw. DwihtiAng, Master of the Report, bound for Virginia, as to the cause of that ship beiTtg lost through coming m collision with the Riihy, commanded by Oapt. Curtis while in the Doums, to prove that the colUsion wa^s intentional. 31 Jan. [2 copies.]

62. VI. Deposition before Robert Grainger, Mayor, and Thos. Mulli/ns, notary of JPortsmouth, of Dan. Arncotts and Chas. Hasleton, marvners, thai the sinking of the Report ■was for want of men to stop the leak after the collimyii, Feb. 8. [IJ pages.]

62. vir. Deposition of Thos. Robvnson, of Jtatcliff, and Hen. Grey, of Redriff, 'mariners, taken in the Admiralty Gou/rt,i/ih the suit of Thos. Readheard agai/ikst Qijford Bale, Edw.

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Holcomhe amd other assurers, that the loss of (lie Report was occasioned hy the carelessriess of Capt. Curtis, that the ladhig loas worth 1,800^., and that the ship might have gained 2,000Z. by freight from Virginia to London. 10 March. [6i pages.]

63- .Petition of Thos. Wynyffe, D.D., late Bishop of Lincoln, to the Protector. I had lai^ arrears of rent, pensions, &c., from rectorira due to me, when I waa bishop, but by order of Parliament I delivered my leases to the trustees appointed by them, and for want Uiereof I cannot sue, and am in danger of losing the greatest part of them.

During the late wars, I was always at my house at Eugden, in Par- liament quarters, afld submitted to all the Ordinances, and was never charged with delinquency ; I paid taxes, and had great charges in the quartering of soldiers, so that without these arrears I shall be unable to subsist. I have had a petition 3 years in the hands of some members of both the late Parliaments, but they could never get it read, on account of great affairs, though the Committee of Petitions drew up a report.

I beg that lieut.-Col. Eohinaon, receiver of the biahoprick, may demand and receive my arrears and pay them to me. The former Parhament granted a like favour to Dr. Juxon, Bishop of London, With reference thereon to Council, 22 March 1653-4. [1 page.]

63. I. Order in Parliament that the trustees for sale of i

lands ordefi' the receiver for the bishoprich of London to •pay Br. Juxon, late bishop, the arrears due to him, and take means for their recovery. 4 May 1647. [1 ptige.]

63. n. Order in the Committee for Petitions that a like order be granted to Dr. Wynyffe. 21 Nov. 1653. [f page.]

March 29- Order in Council that the tenants pay in their said arrears to the doctor, and that the trustees for sale of bishops' lands order their receiver for the bishopric to use all means for their recovery. Approved 31 March. [/. 75, p. 194.]

March 29. 64. Petition of Frances, widow of Wm. Hutchinson, to the Protector. My husband and his partners, on 7 Dec. 1639, took a lease in reversion from the dean and chapter of Exeter, of Staver- ton, and other manors, co. Devon, for which they were to pay 8,000^, They paid 4,0001. then, and on obtaining a lease of it 8 Oct. 1644, they paid the other 4,000L or security for it. Of these manors my husband was to have ^, and his part of the purchase money came to 1,383?. 6s, ^d. But this lease, though made before any sequestration or Act for sale, has been disallowed by the Commis- sioners of Obstructions.

The contractors refusing to make any consideration of our lease :; in selling the estate to us, Mr. Foxcnift bought it at 17,000i., of

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which he paid only |, and that in double bills, though it is worth 30,000Z., has turned us and our tenants out, and refuses a trial at law.

In like manner they have sold away at 12 years' value a lease of Thearverton manor, co. Devon, which we took for l,850i., my hus- band's share being 450Z., and for which we offered them 20 years' value, which they refused.

Having 7 children, and these manors our chief subsistence, I beg a special Ordinance, such as has been lately passed in a like case to the tenants of Famham, for a review of the sale, or repayment of the fine paid on the lease, or some means cf preservation irom utter ruin. With reference thereon to Council, to give her 100^. for her childi-en, and 50^. for her long attendance and her charges home, althoiigh her case, is not otherwise capable of relief, 22 March 1653-4. m pages.]

March 29. Order thereon for payment of the said moneya out of Council's contingencies. [7. 7o,p. 195.]

March 29. 65. Petition of Fras. Ashe, governor, and the Muscovy Com- pany, to the Greenland Committee of Council, to procure them a speedy warrant to preserve their shipmasters and harpooners from impress, as they have prepared for their whale fishing to Green- land ; but some of their men being pressed to serve the State, they cannot proceed without able harpooners. £§ jx^^s-]

March 29. 66. Request by the Muscovy Company and Hull merchants,

that as the trade cannot be regulated in time for this season's fishing, they may go with 6 ships and a pinnace on their own accounts for this year, and have a warrant to free their harpooners from impress. [| page.] Annexing,

66. I. List of 12 harpooners for York and Hvll, wUh note of 50 seaman, masters, and carpenters required. 8 Mardi 1653-4. [Scrap.]

March 29. Order in Council that warrants he prepared for Securing them accordingly, as also others not mentioned who may hereafter be required, as being u.seful in the killing of whales. [/. 75, p. 195.]

March 29. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Amendments in the Ordinance for suspending the proceedings of the judges named in the Act for the relief of creditors and poor prisoners read, and agreed to.

3. Order, on report from the Committee for the business of Scot- land, that 50,000^. be forthwith provided and sent to Scotland for supply of the forces there, viz., 12,000^. from the treasuriesat Gold- smiths' Hall and Drury House ; 20,000?. from the moneys in the Tower ; and 8,000?. from such other treasuries as the Committee for inspecting Treasuries think fit ; to be repaid out of the first money that shall come in to the treasuiy at Gumey House ; and

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10,000^ more out of the moneys that come in there after the 8,000?. is repaid. Approved 31 March.

4>. An Ordinance for continuing the Admiralty Judges passed for law, on report of the Protector's approbation.

6. Order, on consideration of a report from the Committee on the petition of the several companies of the city of London, — coneeming a plantation in Ulster granted to a corporation erected by patent from King James to the use of the petitioners, and of the votes of Pariiament in the case, dated August 26, 1642 ;— that' the same Connnittee proceed upon the votes without further examination of the proofs referring thereunto, and offer what they judge fit for settling the matter according to those votes.

7. Order that the addition of 3021. 7s. allowed for interest be taken from the 2,134^. 16s. 3d., declared to be due to Col. John Hewson for services in England, so that 1,832?. 9s. Sd. only is due to him.

10, Note of the signing of 5 warrants for payment of money. 27 Feb. to 17 March.

11. The petition of Rich. Fitzgerard referred to the Committee for the business of Ireland, viz., Lambert, Wolsley, Cooper, Lisle, Mon- tague, and Jones, to report.

12. 67. Order, on report from the Committee on the petition of Dame Christian Temple and others [see 9 Feb., supra] that the Justices of Common PleEis Eidmit Sir Eichard Temple, though an infant, to levy fines and suffer recoveries on his lands in England, for the better settling them on trustees ; that the deed therefor give him power to settle a jointure on such wife as he shall marry ; that the lands be engaged for 11 years, and be charged with the debts of the late Sir Peter Temple, his father, named in articles of 15 Aug. last, and with 2,000^ more ; the remainder to be settled as by a former deed of settlement. Also that Sir Richard be enabled to mate assui'ance of land which Sir Peter exchanged with Edm. Dayreli. [7.75,^.193-6.]

67. I. E&poH on whickthis order is grounded, 21 March 1653-4. [1 page.]

67. n. Sir Rich. Temple to Col. Ma(Jcwortk. I ha/oe Bpoken with Sir A. A. Cooper, and hope I shall be aUowed the ex- cJiange of lands with a freeholder, as it will advantage the estate 500?. a year, and the freeholder disturbs the creditors in, the estate. [Scrap.]

67. in. Beqv£3t by Temple for power to confirm, assurances to Edm. Dayrdl of lands exchanged with his father, Dayreli now wishing to avoid the excha/nge, and threatening to fling open the enclosure of the lands, by which the estate is improved 5001. a yea/r. [4 page.]

67. IV. Deposition by Sir Jt. Temple that there are 2,000?. of just debts of his late father above those secured by the H years' term, which he has promised to pay, and will give

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Vol. LXVm. Council. Da/s Proceedings (cont) secvimty for tk&m out of his estate, if he may have ;power to do so. — 21 March 1653-4. [§ page.} 67.- T. Draft of part of the proposed deed of settlemeiit. [^ page-l

March 29. 68. Order by the Revenue Comraissionera that the Sequestration Commiasioners execute their power to enforce speedy payment of all moneys that became due the 25th instant, and are not paid in, for rents of sequestered estates, fines on compositions of delinquents, &c.

March 30. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1, 2. Ordinances from the Committee on Col. Hewson's business, for payment of his arrears ; and from the Committee for Ireland, for better provision for maimed soldiers, old widows, and orphans in Ireland, read twice, and agreed to.

3. Order, on petition of Wm. Lowe, and Geo. Primrose, 2 ministers settled by Ordinance of Parliament in Hereford, that they be re- stored to their ministry as fully as is intended in the Ordinance of Parliament of May 28, 1646.

4. Order, on information that a woman apprehended for selling 2 scandalous pamphlets, viz., " A perfect account of the daily intelli- gence from the armies in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the navy at sea," and " The moderate Intelligencer " has discovered their printer, who, being apprehended, acknowledges having printed them, that the woman be released, and Col, Goffe and Mi. Stockdale, Justices of Peace at Westminster, ezamine him and others, to dis- cover who wrote the books, and how many have been printed and sold, and report. [/. 75, pp. 196-7.3

March 31. Act for better amending the highways of the nation. In every parish of England and Wales, 2 householders, worth 201. a year, or 100^. personally, to he chosen surveyors of highways. If there be no such persons, 20Z. a year is to be rated on the parish, and iJie overseers of the poor are to be surveyors of highways. The sur- veyors to be sworn to execute the office faithfully, or on refusal to be fined 10^.

Within 10 days of being sworn in, the surveyor is to view all roads and streets, and nuisances therein, and consider what will be needful forjrepairs, on pain of forfeiting 20s. ; also to lay on taxes!for repairs, but not to exceed Is. in the pound on the rent, or in 201. on goods, except in ease of prosecutions against those who fail to remove nui- sances. Regulations for mending bridges, scouring ditches, getting stones, &c When a cart is drawn by more than 5 horses, or more than 6 oxen and 1 horse, aU the supernumeraries are to be seized and detained till a fine of 20s. each has been paid for them. Con- stables and surveyors to be defended in law in what they do by virtue of this Ordinance. Surveyors fo keep perfect accounts, &c. [17 pages, prvnted. CoUection of Acts, VU. II., No. 84, Secord Office Library, F. 498.]

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[March 31.] 69. Petition of Peter Phillis, factor on the St. John Baptist of Dieppe, to the Protector. Set forth last May from Dieppe to Canada and back, but being summoned by the Elias frigate, yielded -without resistance, and was brought into Plymouth, The ship and goods belong to merchants of Dieppe, who have always favoured the English, and the Governor has written letters on their behalf Begs an order for restoration of ship and goods. With reference thereon to Council, 3 March 1653-4. [1 yoge.]

March 31. 70. Petition of Peter Phillis, factor of the St. John of Dieppe, to the Protector. You gave me a reference on a former petition to Council, but before &ey did anything, the ship was condemned in the Admiralty Court, I beg its restoration, on payment of all charges, the merchants to whom it belongs being poor, and ready to sink under the loss. With reference thereon to Council, 23 March 1653-4. [^page.]

March 31. 71. Reference thereon by Council to Mr. Strickland, Sir G. Pickering, and Col . Jones, to report, and meantime stay is to be made of the sale of the ship and goods, [f page. Also I, 75, p. 200.]

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71. I- Reference thereon hy the said C&mmittee to the Admwaltg Judges, 17 April 1654. [^ page.]

i of the said judges that the ship belongs to Dieppe ', Rouen merchants ; that they took French goods to Canada, aTid returned with beaver shins, masts, &c., but were taJcen and brought into Plymouth, 9 Dec. last ; and that belongvng to subjects of the French nation, they were condemned by the law of general reprisals. 18 April IG64:. [I pa^e-]

1.] 72. Petition of Mich. Caatell, merchant, to the Protector. In the beginning of the rebellion of Ireland, from compassion to the bleeding condition of Protestant interests, and encouraged by Ordi- nances of Parliament, cheerfully ventured a great part of his estate, and would have done his life. There has been due to him 6,439^. Is. Id. for 10 years. His report was in Col. Hewson's hands several months before the dissolution of the late Parliament, but could not be dispatched. Is threatened with ruin for want of this money, having had to borrow it and pay interest. Begs immediate payment with interest, or satisfaction according to the rates of the Adventurers in the Ordinance of SO Jan. IQViS. With reference thereon to Council, 22 Feb, 1653-4. [1 page.] Annexing,

72. I. Case of Mich. Castell, certifying his delivery of wheat, flour and beef at Dvhli/n, and Carrickfergus in J 642, vaXui 7,439^ is. Id., of which he has only received l.OOOi. A Ist that on promise of ^eedy payment of 3,0001. in part thereoj he was prevailed upon by the Irish Committee to let a shij

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of his laden -mth powder go to JhibUn, where powder was ■mUck wanted; he sold the powder there, bwt the 3,000^, was not paid. [2J pages^

72. II. Gertijicate by Rob. King of the dispatch of the said ship to IhihUn. 1 Feb. 1652-3. [J page.]

Mardi 31. Reference thereon by Council to Lambert, Wolsley, Lisle, Jones, and Rous, being the Committee on Aid. Hutchinson's petition, to report. [/. 75, p. 200.]

March 31. 73. Petition of the clerks of the several Parliamentary Com- mittees, for themselves and the other servants, to the Protector, for fitting salaries. Have attended diligently during the late Parlia- ment, which on 28 Nov. last, referred it to the respective com- mittees to consider what servants were necessary and what allow- ances should be made them, but the reports were not made before the dissolution. Signed by —

John Meverell, clerk of the Committee for Preservation of

Customs and Redemption of Captives. Jos Larke, clerk of the Committee for Public Debts. Wm. Dalby, clerk o£ the Committee for Prisons and Prisoners. Wm. Thompson, clerk of the Committee for the Advance of

Learning. Thos. Lawes, clerk of the Committee for Trade and Corpora- tions. With reference thereon to Council, 30 Jan. 1653-4. [1 page."]

73. I. Certificate by the Committee for Prisoners that Dalby served the laie Conumittee from, 26 July to 12 J)ec, 1653, and hamng been at great charge and little profit, shotdd have 501. 13 Dec. 1653. 16 signatures. [1 page^

73. u. Bequest by Thompson for the same allowance as the other clerks, havmg served from, 1 Aug. 1653. [1 page^

73. ni. Certificate by J. Sadler, chairman, that Thompson served the Gommitiee for Advance of Learning till its dissolution, and comrnending him and the doorkeeper and messenger for allowance. [J page.}

73. IV. Order in the Trade and Corporation Committee that Lavies skovld, be allowed 1001. a year, the doorkeeper 4iOl^ and Hie messenger SOL Also request for 71. lOs. 4d./or fire, candles, &c. 5 Pec. 1653. [l^ pages.]

March 31. Reference thereon by Council to the clerks of Council, to report [/. 78, p. 200.] ^

March 31. 74. Petition of John Spittlehouse to the Protector. I have been 14 weeks in custody of a messenger, on a warrant of the Council of

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State, but know of no prejudice done by me to the State, for which I hazarded my life, and lost my estate At Gainsborough, bearing arms at my own charge there and at the siege of Newark, being in the army till the battle of Worcester, and under your order, and published several writings in vindication of your Highness and the army, at the dissolution of the last Parliament-

I cannot get to the knowledge of my charge to the utter ruin of myself and family, having no supply to bear my charge. I beg leave to defend myself, and to be set at liberty, with reparation for my detention and sufferings. With reference thereon to Council, 22 March 1653-4. [1 sheet.]

March SI. 75. Petition of Geo. Horton and Wm. Huby to the Protector, to remit their offence, or release them on bail, to save their families from ruin. Are very poor, and have been 3 months in custody of Mr. Holden, messenger, for printing and publishing scandalous and unlicensed pamphlets. Axe heartily sorry for their offence, have confessed all they knew thereon, and will never do the lite again, but make discovery to their utmost power. With reference thereon to Council, 9 Feb. 1653-4. [1 page.}

March 31. Order on these two petitions in Council that Mr. Scobell speak with Sec. Thurloe, and if they find no material cause for the prisoner's' further detention, Council will give order for their liberty. [I. 75, p. 201.]

March 31. 76. Petition of Edw. Thomhill, Geo. Perdue, John Middleton, and Phil. Smith, saltpetre men, for themselves and others, to the Protector, to inhibit the working and gathering of ashes within 12 miles of a saltpetre work, and to authorise them to buy the ashes, or they can never fulfil their contract. Petitioned the Council of State to this effect last March, as saltpetre cannot be made with- out ashes, and formerly all potash and glass makers were forbidden to gather ashes within the 12 miles. Council referred the case to the Ordnance Committee, who reported in their favour, and this report was to be offered to Parliament by Sir Arthur Heailrigge, on 18 April last, but by the dissolving of Parliament 2 days after, nothing has yet been done. With reference thereon, 1 March 1653-4, to Council. { [1 page.'] Annexing,

76. I. Order m the Ord/iiance OmnmUtee-of 17 March 1652-3,

alliided to, endorsed with a report to the same effect.

March 31. 77. Reference of the said petition by Council to the Admiralty

Committee, [^ page. Also 7. 75, p. 201 .] Awtiexing,

77. I. Report of the said GommMtee against the potion, as there

■was no provision therefor made in the contract, and it ■mil he prejudicial to the cowntry. 7 April 1654, U l><^9e]

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Vol. LXVIII. March 31. 78, 79. Petition of Julian Clement, captain and owner of the Mary of St. Malo, to the Protector. On 6 Oct. last I sailed from St. Malo for Portugal, where I delivered linen goods, and iaded bars of silver and pieces of 8, value 80,000i^. Coming home, I was driven by contrary winds and want of provisions to England for relief, and in Mount's Bay met 3 of the State's men-of-war, whom not knowing, I ran on shore to Penzance, and put 6194 pieces of 8 in the mayor's custody.

WhUst I was away, Capt. Coquerel, of the Old Warwick, boarded my ship, carried her to Falmouth, and there put out her company, I beg her restoration, with that of the said money, and the protection which English merchants enjoy in the harbours of France. With reference to Council, 3 March 1653-4. [1 sheet, 3 copies.]

Reference thereon in Council to Strickland, Pickering, and Jones, [7. 75, p. 201.] Annexing,

80. I. Reference 'thereon by the said Committee to the Adm,i- raUy Judges, to state what ships Tw/oe been taken by the Old Warwick, and the proceedings thereon in their GovH, artid to report 4 AprU 1654. [^ pctge.'l

80. n. Report of the saM Judges thai the shi^p and' goods were condem/aed as prize, accordvng to the general Imv of re- prisals, ihey beUmgvng to Frenchman, and no one putting vn any legal clai/m to them,; but since then they have been clavmed hy Jvlio/n Glemeni,whx) produced Z papers, copies, and not authentically sealed or subscribed, being his daim, and exatn/mations before the mayors of Penryn a/nd Penzance in favour thereof. 10 April 1654. [1 page.]

80, liL R^mrt thereon to Coti/ndl, detailing the above, and stating the lading to be siJ/oer, figs, raisins, ahnonds, sv,gar, and cochvneal; but some of the silver and a vcdwahle bag of cochimeal have been pktndered. 21 AprU 1664. [1 page.}

I. 81. Petition of Toby Cradock, in behalf of the inhabitants of CO, Durham, to the Protector, for an Ordinance for an assize and gaol delivery in the county next vacation. The dissolution of 2 Parlia- ments has prevented the passing of an Act therefor, so that there has been no assize nor gaol delivery since Aug. 1652, to the great damage of the county, and the wasting of houses and spoiling of lands and woods by those who have no right thereto. With reference thereon, 6 Feb. 1653-4, to Council. [1 page.]

Order in Council that the petition be laid aside. [I. 75, p. 202.]

82. Petition of Maurice Gardner, merchant of London, to the Protector. The Green Knight, which he owns, and sent on a merchant voyage to Naples, was surprised by a French man-of-war of Toulon, carried in, and made prize, as proved by depositions taken before the Mayor of Plymouth. Begs that satisfaction may be

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demanded from the French agent, or that he may have letters of marque against the French and Dutch for damages, value 14,300^. With reference thereon to Council, 27 Jan. 1653-i. [1 sheet]

March 31. Order thereon that the petition he laid aside. [/. 75, p. 202.]

March 31. 83. Petition of Rose, wife of Hen. Lashford, prisoner in the Mar- shalsea, to the Protector, for pardon for her husband, who falling into ill company, was drawn into the horrid sin of thefts but is most

83. I. Oertijlcate hy Sam. H(M, keeper of the common gaol for Surrey, that Lashford wojB committed to the Marshalsea on suspicion of felony. 18 March lQ5S-i. [^ ^«^«.]

March 31. Order thereon that the petition be laid aside. [I. 75, p. 202.]

March 31.] 84. Petition of Ant. Gay, Thos. Moore, And. Kirby, and Josiah and Hum. Primate, English merchants, to the Protector. Having sold vinegar and kid skins at Roehelle — goods not prohihited, but perishable by lying there — our factor bought the Anthony of a Lubec merchant to transport them to England, the master and mate being English ; but being ignorant of the late Navigation Act, for want of English mariners, he manned her with Lubeckers, whereon the ship and goods are seized in Bristol port. We beg an order for their release, that the unadvised proceeding of our factor may not ruin our estates. With reference to Council, 28 March 1654. [1 page.]

March 31. 85. Reference thereon by Council to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report. [^ page. Also I. 75, ^, 202.]

[March 31.] 86. Lite petition to the Admiralty Commissioners, urging release of the ship, as their loss is 10^. a day charges, beside the loss of time in sending the ship for Virginia or Norway, as intended. [1 page.]

March 31. 87. Petition of Mat. Lock and Jas.Chetwind to the Protector. Have been clerks under Col, Hill and Mr, Rowe, at the Irish and Scotch Committee, and since its dissolution, have waited orders, spending their time in entering the Commissioners' transactions, preparing accounts of provisions for the army on contracts, &c. Their salaries are unpaid since 23 June last, so that on 23 March | year salary is due, 73L 10s. to Lock and 37J. lOa, to Chetwind. Beg payment and employment. With certificate by Wm. Rowe as to the sums due, which were to have been paid from incident moneys for Ireland, but there being none left, he suggests payment from the sale by Capt. H. Hatsell of provisions at Jersey, and aJso asks 201. for Wra, Rowe, a third clerk, employed IJ years and paid by himself. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [1 sheet.]

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March 31. 88. Reference thereon by Council to the Committee for Scotland, to report, [l^p. Also I. 75, p. 202.]

March 31. 89. Petition of Randall Poole to the Protector, to sign an order for him to purchase the hoy Charity, at the rate, 7H., at which she is appraised in the Prize Office. With recommendation to Council, written and signed by the Protector. [^ page.]

March 81. 90, Reference thereon by Council to the Admii'alty Committee, to report. [J page. Also I. 75, p. 203.]

March 31. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. Approval by the Protector of the Ordinance suspending the proceedings of the Judges on the Act for relief of creditors and poor prisoners, but altering the day from 1 Jmie to 20 April ; the amendment pa^ed, and the Orijinance to be [printed.

2-3. Approval by the Protector of S other Ordinances, which were passed,

4. The Committee on the Post Office to insert what they think fit in Mr. Manley's Ordinance, as to the office of postmaster, and to report.

6. Order on a paper about an establishment for Cardiff Castle, that there be allowed for the garrison 48 soldiers, and that 20s. a day be allowed for fire and candles. The Army Treasurers to issue wan-ants accordingly. Approved 7 April.

7. In pursuance of an order of March 22, Lambert and other members of Council reported several petitions received, whereupon Council passed the orders following : —

8. The petition of the Adventurers for lands in Ireland referred to the Committee on their former petition, to report.

9. That of the prisoners in the Fleet for civil causes and for debts laid aside, its matter being partly provided for by an Ordinance concerning creditors and prisoners.

10. That of the justices of peace and grand jury at the sessions holden at Lynn, Jan. 1653-4, concerning the navigation of Lynn, referred to the Committee for the Adventurers for the great level [of the fens], ids., Lambert, Pickering, Cooper, Wolaley, to report.

II. Order on petition of Wm. Astoll and Wm. Pembridge, about the discovery of the silver ships, that the master of requests pro- cure the Admiralty judges' report mentioned, so that further order may be taken.

12. The petition of Dame Agripina Bingley referred to the ■ Committee for the petitions of the late King's servants, to report.

13. That of divers persons of Jersey, concerning its government, referred to the Committee on the petition of the burgesses, &c. of Westminster, viz., Strickland, Mackworth, Rous, Pickering, Jones, and Major; also Col. Jas. Heane's proposals exhibited yesterday:

15. The petition of divers merchants and others of London trading to Virginia and other foreign plantations, about the planting of English tobacco, referred to the Committee for Treasuries, to report.

17. The petition of Hills Whittingham, and Thomas Gatford of Pe4a. E

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London, concerning English tobacco, referred to the Committee for the Treasuries.

20. 91, That of Rachel MacAdams aMas Moore, widow, referred to Cooper, Jones, and Stricldand, to report.

22. That of Bob. Swanley, late commander of the Henry Bona- venture, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.

2i. That of John Clerke referred to Mackworth, Jones, and Cooper, to report.

25. That of Capt. Thos. Constable, for himself and officers, and the -widows of Capt Rich. Warren and Capt. Thos. Howse, officers of the Middlesex regiment, to he considered when the public debts are considered.

27. That of Wm. Davenport, heretofore Marshal of Chester, re- ferred to Mackworth, Strickland, and Jones, to report.

28. That of Dame Jane, relict of Sir Greg. Fenner, equerry to the late King, laid aside.

33. That of Zachariah Highlord, Wm. Sedley, Anth. Bassey, and others, concerning moneys paid to the Committee for Advance of money, laid aside.

34. That of Mary Sherman, widow, concerning arrears due to her husband, armourer to the late King, referred to Jones, Cooper, and Strickland, to report.

36. That of John du Maresq and Josh. Eeimet of Jersey, referred to the Committee on the government of Jersey, to report.

37. That of Orton Brooker, engineer, referred to the Treasury Committee, to report.

38. Those of Lt. Col. Ben. Norton, and of Jane Greenwood, Kath Needham, and Eliz. Crant, widows, concerning arrears, referred t< Jones, Strickland, Mackworth, and Pickering, to report

39. An order of Parliament of Dec 31, 16-52, allowing 200^. tt James Challoner, for his disbursements about the Lodge in thi middle Park at Hampton Coiut, referred to the Treasury Commis sionera, to report.

40. The Inspection Commissioners to report on what Treasur 5001. may best he charged for Mr. Embree's repairs of Whitehall.

41. Col. Mackworth to offer to Council a dra£t of an Ordinance fo ; payments at the Savoy and Ely House to wounde

. Order on view of a bill of lading for 10 casks of wine, to l shipped for London on the St. Nicholas of London by Chas. Bayn by order of M. de Montigny, governor of Dieppe, for the Protecto that so much bb is for his Highness' use be dehvered free of custon

> and excise, and that the Treasury Commissioners certify as to tl

'. remainder.

•- 44. Order on report on John Shaw's petition [see 21 Marc

^^ sv/prd.] that a letter he written to the Spanish Ambassador, to desi

y his endeavour for speedy justice.

f . 45. Order on report in the case of Dame Marg. Hungerford, for

Ij. warrant to Fauconbergto pay her 800^., being the principal of .50<

#. and interest thereon. Annexing,

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CouKCiL. Day's Proceedings {eovi.) 92. I. ^ote hy Hugh Atidiey that he stood bound m 1,0001., 14 Aug. 1644, to pay 5001. and interest at 8 per ceni. to Sich. Aldsworth, m£rcha/nt of London, which is v/wpaid, and with interest to 14 Aihg. 1654 next, will arrMV/ni to 9002. besides costs of suit. [^ page. See 21 Feb. 1653-4, p. 411.]

46. An Ordinance to be prepared for revising the former Ordi- nance for Probate of WiEs.

47. An information against Ttios. Cockett, shoemaker, and John Alien, jun.. husbandman, both of Dingley, co. Northampton, referred to Maj. Wm. Butler and John Mansell, justices of peace for the county, to hear both parties, and certify, and bind them to appear before Council if needful.

48. An Ordinance reported by Mackworth read twice, and agreed to.

49. The petition of Thos. Bunce, orisoner in the Tower, laid aside. [See 13 April 1654.]

50. Approval by the Protector of 11 orders, 23-29 March,

56, 57. Pickering and Mackworth report that the Protector, having made some alteration in the Ordinance against cock-fighting approved it, and it being read, and on question the last clause " and in ease of resistance " negatived, it is again presented to his Highness by Pickering and Mackworth, who reporting his approval, it is passed, and ordered to be printed.

58. An Ordinance for continuing an Act for Probate of Wills and granting administrations read, and agi'eed to.

60. To allow Earl Mnlgrave l.OOOi, for demolishing his house, Strickland, Lambert, Cooper, and Lisle, to report how it may soonest be paid. Approved 7 April.

61. Lambert, Mackeworth, Jones, Cooper, and Lisle to be a Committee for Regulation of Savoy and Ely House Hospitals and their maintenance money, and to bring in an Ordinance thereon if necessary.

62. CoL'Ant. Rous appointed an Admiralty Commissioner. [J, 75, pp. 198-207.]

Council to Sir Francis Norris, Mr. Gate, high sheriff, Mr. Appletree, and Mr. Jenkyna, justices of peace for co. Oxford. The petition of Joan Hancks of Stanton Harcot, co. Oxford, being pre- sented to Council, they have referred it to you, and desire you to examine the business therein mentioned, and if possible, compose the difference, or otherwise report. [I. 75, p. 207.]

03, Petition of Joyce Keate to the Admiralty Committee. I was committed to Bridewell for practising as a soUeitor, but ordered to be discharged on bail, in case I discovered others that practised in the same nature. I exhibited 8 articles, subscribed by eminent housekeepers in London, against Geo, Firbank of the Navy Office, Tower Hill, He has obtained the articles, secretly cut off the sab-

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scription, and saya I should have been dischai^d, but for thost articles, but now shall be in prison at his mercy. I beg to be re- leased and not subjected to ihe cruelty of my enemy. [1 2^ge.'

J Firbank of cov/niving at the em- of ships' stores and receiving money therefor , also of buying tickets at low prices from widows, &c. fo7 their husbands' pay, and of joining with several feTRole solicitors in froMdvlent tra/nsactione aboiU tickets. [1 sheet, with a comer cut out.^

93. If- Barnes of 9 ivttnesses who cam testify concerning certain parts of the premises, [f page."]

93. III. Answer of Firbank in detail to the said articles. Ifas never co-operated with solicitors, and did all he could to break that gang. [1 sheet]

March 31. 94. Reference by the Admiralty Commissioners of the above petition and papers to the Navy Commissioners, to hear the parties and theic witnesses, and certify with speed. [^ ^«3e.]

March 31. 95. Rich. Belchamber to the Admiralty Committee. Ey your Southampton, oi-dcrs I have taken care of the prisoners at Southampton, of whom 200 were sick and wounded, and were as great a charge as all the others in health, I observed your order as to allowing Is. a day to the commanders and officers, as also that to value myself as one of the Commissioners for Prize Goods in London ; but" the Committee for Inspections object to the payment of my bills. If they are not settled, I must leave the sick and wounded to the care of the town, having already disbursed 200^., and being otherwise much out of pocket. I have been 12 months in the employment, and delivered 15,000?, worth of goods, but never received one penny salary, as all the money was paid into the office at London ; I have also spent 100^ in journeys. I beg an order to the Commissioners of Prize Goods for a supply of money, as my credit has been brought in question. [1 page,}

March ? 96. Petition of Thos. Levet, executor of Hen. Shuter, Gent. to the Protector. King Charles, being at enmity with France and Spain, took many of their vessels, and granted letters of marque to his subjects, -^ and ^ of the prizes being reserved to the Crown. He issued commissions to persons to sell the said ships, whereby large sums were j'aised, but no clear accounts given, and both they and their buyers keep moneys in their hands. Also many prize goods were embezzled.

Wm. Murray, groom of the bedchamber, informing of these frauds, got a grant, 9 and 10 Charles, of all the ships, money, jewels, &c., thus unjustly witheld from the king, he paying in J of the clear profits. He spent much time and money in prosecution, but to little

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Vol. LXVIIL benefit, because of the slow pTOceedin^ in the Exchequer, and in

16 Charles, he sold hia interest to Henry Shuter.

On account of the troubles, he could do little till 1650, when lie applied to the Council of State and Parliament, and by order of 6 Dec. 1652, was referred to the Navy Commissioners, but Parliament dissolved, and Shuter died.

The business, if well followed up, would bring in 50,000i. I beg that persons of truat may be appointed to bring the offenders to account, and instead of |, I will be content with i, leaving j^ to you, instead of |. [1 page.]

97, 08. Petition of Wm. Thomson, for the city and corporation of

Edinburgh, to the Protector. By recommendation of the late Council of State, Parliament granted us an order for an imposition of 4d. Scotch on each pint of ale or beer brewed or sold within the cor- poration, towards our public debts, and a bill was to have been brought in, but Parliament dissolved, and the supreme authority devolved happily on your Highness. We beg you to make this order effectual, and to enable the magistrates to levy the duties, that the civil government of that ancient city, in danger of dissolution by debt, may be supported till further consideration. [| P"^e, 2 copies.]

•xing,

. I., II, Order im, Parliament, on report 24 Oct. 1653, /rom the Council of State, that Sir Jos. Hope bring in an Act for levying the said duty. 31 Oct. 1653. [1 page, 2 copies.]

VOL. LXIX.— Apeil 1-19, 1654.

ipril 1. 1. John Poortinans to Kob. Blackbome. We much expect the ] '''[['*'!'*' issue of the Dutch treaty. Your silence last week has created some ' itoad, jealousy among us, and though the Generals do not say much, they think it strange that there shoidd be so little intercourse between the Commissioners and them, and that the present state of affairs should be so much concealed from them, a clear knowledge of which would put further life into us. But verbum sat Several com- manders in the fleet are much unsatisfied to be kept so much in ignorance, and to he looked on as mercenaries, whici they disown. Let this be remedied.

I want repayment by the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded for 81. paid to a widow. [1 page.'\

pril 3. Council, Day^s Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of the Ordinance continuing the Act for probate of wills, wliich is to be printed and published.

3, Order that Wm, Legg and C. Kinnersly send to Council a particular note of all the hangings, beddings, carpets, chairs and

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stools, fumiture, and household stuff belonging to the Protector, which have been lent to anyone and not returned, so that they may be called in.

4, 5. On delivery of the said certificates, the messengers of Council are to repair to the said persons, and demand immediate dehvery of the goods to Mr. Kinnersly, to whom all persons having such goods are required to give them up,

6. The business of the Portugal, on the examinations and papers returned by Mr, Attorney and Recorder, referred to Cooper, Jones, Strickland, Mackworth, Skippon, Montague, and Pickering, to meet tiiis afternoon, sent for Mr, Attorney and Recorder, and report,

8. Dr. Parker's lodgings at Somerset House, lately assigned by Jones and Strickland to Mr. Gookin, to be delivered to him, and the housekeeper to put him in possession.

9. The following persons, having lodgings in Whitehall, to render them up to the use of such others as the Protector shall appoint. Mr, Embree, surveyor, to see it done, and to receive the keys.

Thos. Bennet. Mr. Lapidge. Mrs. Farmer,

Col. Mathews. Mr. Broome. Mrs. Knight.

Mrs. Huffe. Mr. Robins. Widow Gtoose.

Widow Howard. Mr. Sydenham. Mr. Gookin.

Mr, Swenton. Mr, Emerton. Sir H. Mildmay.

Eliz, Alkin, Mr. Andye. Mrs. Flower,

Mr. Roberts, Jane Neale. Mrs. Pierce,

Major Wansey. Mr. King. Mrs. Wood.

Mrs. Chaplain. Maj. Burton. Mr. Newman.

Mr. Rozier. Mrs. Meridith, Col. Rous.

10. Order that the supemmneraries lately raised, increasing th Protector's regiment of foot from 700 to 1,200, and Cols. Ingoldsbj Pride, Goffe, and Sir Wm. Constable's from 700 to 1,000, be con tinned another month, and the Army Committee to issue warrant for payment accordingly.

11. The said Committee to order that the 5 companies of Cor stable's regiment designed for service begin their march, and thf the necessary provisions be speedily suppHed.

12. The pay of the comet to the Protector's lifeguard to be takt off, and transferred to 2 of the gentlemen of the same, viz., Ed, Ro and Wm. Thomson, to begin from Feb. 20, last muster day. [/. 7 pp. 207-210.]

April 3. Coimcil to the Commissioners for Inspecting Treasuries. By i ' WliitehaU, order enclosed of 29 March last [see p. 57, suprd,] you are desir to consider from what Treasury the 8,000^. mentioned may soon* be paid for supply of the forces in Scotland, to be repaid from t first money coming in to Gumey House, which sum you are chai^ accordingly by warrant, and direct payment to the Treasure at-war, [Z 75, p. 210,]

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April 3. 2. Abr. ■ Aldgate to the Admiralty Committee. On 1 April I

The Drake, received your warrant by Rob. Eieh to go to Dieppe, and attend the '"'^ service commanded by the Protector for the Pearl. I received him

on board and sailed at 9 p.m., but when we were within 4 leagues, a storm arose, and it being a lee shore, and he understanding the danger we were in, was very importunate that we should secure ourselves and land him in England till better weather ; so we were forced back to Dover Road, where it is a mercy that we arrived in safety. We will sail as soon as we can. [1 page.]

April 4. 3. Petition of Thos. Horton, master of Queen's College, Cam- bridge, to the Protector. The augmentation ordered me by Parlia- ment on account of the amallneaa of my maintenance is a year in arrear ; I beg speedy payment of arrears, and its future continuance.

April 4. Order thereon that JFauconberg pay the arrears, and continue

his augmentation, any order of restxaint notwithstanding. Approved 7 April. [/. 75,j>. 212.]

April 4. 4. Petition of Dr. Lazarus Seaman, master of Peterhouae,

Cambridge, to the Protector. There is 60^. arrears of the augmenta- tion granted me due, and residing at Cambridge, and in a chai^able office of employment in the University, my attendance is necessary, and my meana of subsistence not answerable to my expenses. I beg payment of arrears, and provision for the future. [| page.J

April 4. Order accordingly for payment by Thos. Fauconberg. Approved

7 April. [7.75, p. 212.]

[April 4.] 5. Petition of M, de Earri^re, agent for the Prince of Cond^,

to Council. Had their pass for 12 horses sent to Dover to be trans- ported to the Prince, but they are stopped because 4 of the horses are stone. Begs a pass for the 4 stone horses and the other 8, [1 page.]

April 4. Order thereon granting the petition. [7. 75, p. 213.]

[April 4.] 6. Proposals by Dr. John Parker and Edw. Creasett for improve- ment of the forests. The principal end is advantage to husbandry ' and tillage, to which all commons are destructive, the issuing monev for public use, the satisfaction of public faith debts, this being the only way visible for payment, and raising a revenue, which, if not done out of pubhc things, must be done by taxes.

This can be done in good proportion, and yet the Ace for sale preserved, the instrument of Government remain unaltered, public debts be paid, and a large revenue raised, and none to complain.

It should not be done by leases, which are uncertain, go to executors as chattels, and are liable to casualties. If that incom- parable work of the fens had been exposed to leasing, it would never have attained such perfection. Long leases would have to be granted, on account of the very great charge of fencing, building.

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grubbing, &c, and then much profit would be lost ; and if short leases were granted, people would drive the land bare, and so leave it. Satisfaction must be given for commons' interest. If half be set out to the neighbouring commoners, it is not likely they will take leases of the rest, hoping by backwardness to reduce it to its former condition, and fearing to disgust their neighbours.

The greatest difficulty is, that the instrument excepts the forests from being vested in the Protector, but confirms the Forest Act, which says they shall be sold ; therefore persons would be cautious in taking leases contrary to that Act.

An Ordinance should therefore be made, setting apart half for claims, and selling the other half in fee-farm, reserving quarter of the annual value in rent ; e.g., if you sell 400^. a year, the purchaser to pay for 300J. in doubled money and lOOi. in rent, which will be as much advantage as if the whole had been leased at rack rent, for such a lease would not be much above 200^. without a fine.

Some profit might be made of the other half set apart for claims, — the claimants' interest being less valuable than other commons (because only by sufleranee, and excluding sheep), therefore the claimants would be willing to pay a quarter or one-sixth in rent.

This plan would raise 3 millions and 20,000i. a year, timber excluded ; besides those who have inheritances should pay 1-20 value in rent for freedom from forest laws. The State's half would be sold at once, before the claims are determined.

As the former way .of sending 4 surveyors and 2 officers in each set has led to much loss by their infidelity, gentlemen near should be commissioned to send an able artist who, vrith 2 country- men at 12(^. a day to carry the chains, could measure and rate the land, and set out highways and allotments to claimants ; thus the work will be sooner done, and 20,000i. in surveyors' wages saved.

if there be any fear that this way shall not prove effectual, there might be a power in the Ordinance for leases not exceeding 21 years or 3 lives. It is to be considered whether the rate in the Act shall stand, which upon bare doubling, is too high for 14 years ; but if the sale be for two-thirds public faith and one-third clear money, a sale at 14 years' [purchase] will pay 1,0001. debt on receipt of 500?. money, and so the 14 years to stand as in the Act. There are 40 forests, besides those excepted, to be disposed of ; average value, 1,000?. a year each, [4 pages.}

April 4, Reference of the above proposals to the Treasury Commissioners,

to speak with the Commissioners for improving forests, and report, W page.] Also I. 75, p. 211.]

April 4. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The petition of Algernon Earl of Northumberland, Thomas Lord Coventry, and Philip Earl of Pembroke, referred to Lisle, Cooper, Wolsley, and Strickland, to report.

4. A bond entered into May 23, 1651, to the late Council of State by John Shalcross, of Shalci-oss, co. Derby, also by Nich, Higgen-

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botham and Anth. Leybome, for Shalcross' appearance before Council when summoned, and doing nothing to the prejudice of the State, to be delivered up to Mr, Shalcross, to be cancelled.

6. An Ordinance appointing an oath to be administered to the Lords Chancellor, Keeper, and Commis-sionera of the Great Seal, read twice, and agreed to.

7. Pickering, Strickland, Montague, and Lambert to consider the Council's debate touching highways, to hear Sir Robert King therein, and report.

10. Order that no master of any coUege in either of the univer- sities ^that has any benefice not annexed to his mastership shall have augmentation granted him. Approved 7 April.

11. The Lord President presented to the Protector the Ordinance appointing an oath to be administered to the Lords Chancellor, Keeper, and Commissioners of the Great Seal, to which these words were added, viz., the like oath for the Lord Chancellor and Lord Keeper w/uiatis mutandis, and the Ordinance was read and passed.

12. Resolved that Council approves See. Whitelock, Sir Thos. Wid- drington, serjeant-at-law, and John Lisle to be Commissioners of the Great Seal.

13. By the Protector's command, Widdrington and Lisle were called in, when he declared that they, with Ambassador Whitelock, had been nominated Commissioners of the Great Seal, and delivered it to them, and they took the appointed oath.

14. Order that Cooper, Pickering, Wolsley, Lambert, Montague, Jones, and Desborow hear what the merchante have to offer concem-

, ing the late Excise Ordinance, and report. Cooper and Jones to tell them that Council will hear them next Thursday.

15. 16. Order that Cooper and Strickland be Commissioners to treat with the French Ambassador ; and Lambert, Pickering, and Montague with the Spanish Ambassador. [/. 75, pp. 207-214.]

April 4. 7. Reasons presented to Council by Thos. Waring, on behalf of

the poor of Lancashire, for liberty to bring in cotton wool from France, Holland, &c.

The dearth of wool is worse to them this year than that of bread 3 years since, and now there are not 5 bags of wool in all the merchants' hands in Lancashire for 20,000 poor in Lancashire, who are employed in manufacture of fustians, Mr. Seed and Mr, Win- stanley, who reported 150 or 200 sacks of prize wool, that they might gain time to sell then- own wool, now confess that it proved 20 or 30 bags, and the sale was prohibited. Unless cotton wool be brought much lower, the manufacture will revert to Hamburg, whence our cheaper making gained it, for they can buy the wool at- 6d. or Id., and we have to pay 18d. or 20d. Whilst we can bave no supply but from the Straits, and that through the Turkey merchants, we cannot be supplied at such rates as will presei've our manufacture from ruin, as we caimot raise the price of our fustians on account of

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We therefore beg a dispensation as regards wools from the Act, which enriches strangers and destroys the people of this nation. Such laws were better buried in oblivion than by a rigid obaerviiig, to bury alive the poor. [1 sheet.']

8. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have inquired into the assault committed by the steward of the New- castle upon the lieutenant of the ship, about a prize taken, for which he was committed to prison, but bailed, and send his exami- nation. The steward was the aggressor, and I doubt whether the captain's command is so well managed as it might be. Details of the case. It caused the frigate prize to lose the head and bowsprit, and will detain her here 14 days. The 2 prizes were taken, one by the Phoenix and one by the Newcastle, but the Phcenix sent out boats to seize both, and in trying to prevent this, the Newcastle's boat ran into the prize, and thus got injured. The master saya what he did was by the captain's command.

There is a bad understanding between the captain and the lieu- tenant of the Newcastle, and the master's mate is such a vile fellow that I have ordered the captain to turn him on shore.

I have surveyed the new frigates at Woodbridge, and supplied all needs, and am now taking out the guns and provisions of the New- castle, so as to repair the damage done to her head and bowsprit, [3^ pages.}

9. Major N. Bourne to Robt. Blackbome. I have been too prolix in my sfaitement to the Commissioners, but I hope sufficient will be gleaned to enable them to come to a resolution. I am sorry for the captain, but he is not to be excused, yet I would be tender of his livelihood. Tell me what is done about the French or Dutch, and forward the enclosure, as I left my wife very ill. I am going to Yarmouth about the new frigates. [1 page.]

Articles of the peace and union concluded between the Protector and the United Provinces of the Netherlands. [22 pa Record Offi.ce Library, 498 F. Coll. of Acts. Vol. 2, No 85"]

10. Petition of the officers and soldiers late under Maj. Thos, Shilburne and Capt. John DeveriU to the Protector. We have served many years in co. Bucks and elsewhere under the County Com- mittees, and now have the happiness to return home'in hopes of a blessed peace ; we expected our arrears, and applied to the County Committee, but they say they have neither money nor power to raise it. We hear that there is 500^. in the hands of the County Sequestration Committee, raised by sale of woods in Wbaddon Forest, belonging to the late Duke of Buckingham, which was assigned by Parliament to Col. Whiehcote, governor of Windsor Castle, and 100?. raised for carrying on the militia in the county, before the battle of Worcester. We beg an order for these moneys and any we discover in other hands, co, Bucks, towards our arrears

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as Whiehcote needs no more of the money, and the militia is dis- banded. With reference thereon to Counral. [1 page.]

April 6. 11. Petition of John How, mayor, and others of the corporation of Guildford, Surrey, to the Protector and Council By the Act of 26 June 1651, for making navigable ,the Wye running through our town into the Thames at Waybridge, liberty is granted to make wharfs for timber brought to or from Guildford, It was therein declared that we were the procurers of the said passage, and that it was chiefly for the good of our town, therefore we think the wharfs ought to be kept and maintained here.

But the undertakers are now obtaining much ground at Stoke next Guildford, not only for timber wharfs but for landing all goods quite out of the town, so that they will take the whole business to Stoke and other places, and impoverish us. We beg relief according to the tenor of the Act. 27 signatures. With reference to Council along with the petition of Major Pitaon, [1 sheet.] Annexing,

11. I. Order in the Oommittee on the case for a sitting on Tuesday next, both sides to attend. 13 April 1654. [i page.]

April 5, 12. Petition of Judith Hobson to the Protector. The Council of State on my petition granted me an order of 28 July 1653 to the Receiver General for payment of the sum ordered me by the Bevenue Commissioners for my arrears, on which I received 51. out of the 10^. due, but there now being a restraint, I beg an order to Capt. Fauconberg for the other 51., having only the arrears of this annuity of lOOZ. to subsist on. With reference to Council [1 page.]

April 6. 13. Petition of John Horte and Barnard Hopkins to the Protector, for a reference of their complaint to the Army Committee at West- minster. An assessment committee in co. Somerset rated Congers- bury Rectory, which proved insolvent by desertion of the incumbent, and they therefore ordered the tax to be levied on those who had not paid their tithes ; this we tried to collect, but Eliz. Irish, widow, refused to pay ; we distrained, and sold a horse, offering her the overplus, which she refused, sued us at law, and obtained a verdict at the last county assizes for 9^. and 40s. costs. We did nothing contrary to the. Act of Parliament, yet execution will be had against us, being poor men, next term. [| page.]

April 5. Order thereon in Council referring the case to the Army Committee. [7.75,^.215.]

April 5. Council. Day's Proeeedongs.

1. Order that the supernumeraries lately raised and added to the 5 companies of Sir Wm. Constable's regiment of foot to march into - Scotland be continued until further notice, and that the Army Com- mittee issue wari'ants for their payment.

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2. Pickering, Wolsky, and Jones to call to their help such persons as they think fit, and to prepare and bring in a draft of an Ordinance for ejecting scandalous ministers,

3. Also to consider of the present debate how to avoid the incon- venience of maintaining the n;iinisters by receiving tithes, and how the same may by degrees ho put into some other effectual way, without impairing the maintenance, and to report. Skippon and Montague added to the Committee,

4. Cooper, Mackworth, and Mr. Secretary to withdraw and pre- pare an Ordinance for adjourning the next term.

6. The report on the petition of Rich. Eingest to be made by its Committee to-morrow,

7. An Ordinance for adjourning part of Easter Term twice read, amended, and passed, but stayed,

8. Order that Geo. Payler, ordnance officer, he empowered to act as a Navy Commissioner, and receive for acting in both capacities the same salary as the other Navy Commissioners.

9. A paper of instructions to Ge,n. Monek, commander of the forces in Scotland, read, amended, agreed, and passed by his High- ness and Council.

10. Order on a paper containing thedesires of the officers of the army in Scotland, on behalf of the forces there, that in the next army establishment, addition be made of pay for governors of garrisons, and of a fit allowance of candles and fire.

11. The garrisons of the Isles of Lewis and Mull, in Scotland, to be relieved out of the north of Ireland.

12. 500 tents to be provided, and 500 more of the tents for- merly bought to be inquired after, and sent with them for the forces in Scotland.

13. The Commissioners for the Administration of Justice in Scotland empowered to determine according to law to whom the dogger boats, sold by Col. Ashfield and Maj. Pepper at Aberdeen, as also the vessel taken at Dundee and sold by the officers in Sept. 1651, belong, and to take order for their disposal accordingly.

14. The proposal for putting the forces of Scotland upon one foot of account in point of pay to be considered at the passing of the next army estabUahment.

15. The forces in Scotland to be relieved by those resident in England, that the duty may be equally done in both nations.

16. To consider, on the passing of the next army establishment, that in case some forces be appointed to continue in Scotland with- out being relieved, the like encouragement may be given to such as was given to the forces in Ireland.

17. Ten ships to be appointed for the coast of Scotland, with in- structions to the commanders to observe such orders as the com- mander in chief there shall send ; those ships that lie from Shetland to Berwick, to revictual at Newcastle, and those in the Western seaa at Liverpool. The Admiralty Commissioners to ^ve orders accordingly.

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18. The chaplain residing with 'the Commander-in-chief to have the same allowance aa a regimental chaplain in Scotland, which the Commander-in-chief ia hereby authorised to allow.

19. The Commander-in-chief to be authorised to allow a setsetary 10s. and a clerk 5§. a day, for dispatch of business.

20. The Protector will take order that convenient forces be quar- tered in the north of Ireland for assistance of the forces in the west of Scotland.

21. The Commissioners for Administration of Justice in Scotland authorised, until further orders, to moderate the decrees given out by them, as in cases where the debtors cannot procure money to pay their debts, to allow some considerable time for payment with interest, or to compel the creditors to take land at a competent rate, for satisfaction of the same.

22. The Treasurers of Scotland to pay off no forces in Scotland upon the disbanding or removal, till they have first discounted for all the provisions they can justly be charged with by the Commis- saries in Scotland. [/. 15, pp. 214-17.]

April 5. 14. Dr. Jo. Godolphin to Wm. Jessop. In the list of plunders which we send to Council, as done by those in the service, was one by Capt, Mills. I also sent you a certificate from the Prize Sub- Commissioner of Plymouth of his innocency of the charge. If you can use it in Council for Mills' indemnity, keep it ; if not, return it , me. P.S. The judges want to know the progi-ess of the Commis- sioners for Inspection, as to a report about their salaries. [1 page.}

April 5. 15. Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to the Admiralty Com- Litile Britain, mittee. We find no orders, to pay 31. to Jno. Major of the Leopard, and 21. to Jas. Stevens of the Sampson. We sent Major's case to the Navy Committee to examine, but they returned it without reply : not having the books, and matters of gratuity for losses not being within our province, we cannot discover any intention of fraud, but we will pay anything you order. [1 page.} Annexmg,

15. I. Petition of John Major for relief. Lost his dotkes, vxirth 25i., whilst fighting tfis Holland&r in Leghorn ; and his jowmey home cost kvm. 11. [1 page, damaged.}

15. II. Petition of Jas. Stevens for payment for the fosa of his clothes in fight with the Dutch. Noted in shorthand ; 21. given already. [^ page.}

15. III. Oertijieate by Capt. Edm. Seaman and John Garrard to Stevens' service and losses. [| page.}

April 6. 16. Petition of Col. Wm. Jephson to tlie Protector. Has suffered as rnuch as any for adherence to Parliament. Has had 2 orders of Parliament on Haberdashers' Hall Commissioners for his pay and also for debts he contracted in the service, to pay which he

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has had to sell lands, but 5731. 7s. lOd. still remains unpaid, and these Commissioners are now disabled from issuing money. Begs order for this 'debt, and for hia arrears for service in England or Ireland, Out of rebel lands in Ireland'or otherwise. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [1 page.}

April 6. Reference thereon by Council to Major-Gen Lambert, Sir Ant. Ashley Cooper, and Mr. Strickland, to report. [/. 75, p. 219.]

April 6. 17. Petition of Edw. Keeling, merchant of London, to the Pro- tector, for relief in the present treaty with Holland. Committed an estate worth 2,251i. 19s. id., to Owen Powell, merchant in Rotter- dam, who entrusted it to Comehus Hai'tisfeild, magistrate of the town ; but during the war, the states of HoUand seized it. Without remedy cannot pay his debts and subsist. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [1 page.]

April 6. Order in Council that the petition be laid aside. [/. 75, p. 220.]

[April 6.] 18, 18a. Petition of Capt. John Hume, for himself and his father, Alex. Hume, of Kello, to the Protector. James, late Earl of Hume, granted my father an annuity of 22^. for life, for services done at great hazard and expense, but by his death, my father has been deprived of his annuity 22 years ; and though he went to law for it before the Lords of Session, and had a sentence in his favour, the present Earl, by his power and influence, and by a false objection, obtained discharge from the annuity. I appealed, the annuity being the chief support of our families. Col. Lockhart, one of the judges, and a commis- sioner in the case, can prove that the two principal witnesses contra- dicted each other. We beg you to have the whole case heard, and to summon the Earl without delay, or at least to command the former judges to admit me to prove my case. With reference thereon to Commissaiy Gen. Whalley, CoL Goffe, and Scoutmaster Downing, to report ; their report, 28 March 1654, that there should be a review, but as the petition appeals from the Court of Justice in Scotland to the supreme authority, it should he referred to Council ; and further reference by the Protector, 29 March 1654 to Council. [2 papers. TJie first reference is holograph, both signed.] Annexing,

18. I. Statement of proceedings in the Cov/rt of Justice at Edin- hv/rgh on the case. On Hwme's appeal, the defence of James Earl of Hume was, that his father was insane at the time ofTnahing the deed in qttestion ; but the petitioner pleads that the 'madness is not proved, amd that the state- ments of the witnesses contradi^ each other, a/nd registers an appeal. 16 July 1653. [1 sheet.]

[April 6.] 19. Like petition to the Protector, to similar effect. [1 page.]

April 6. Reference thereon by Council to Major-Gens. Lambert and Skip- pon, and Col. Mackwoi-th, [/. 16, p. 221.]

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Apiil 6. 20. Petition of Alexander Howe, niBrehant, for a protection for his ship, the Union, laden in the river and bound for Barbadoes, but she cannot proceed because her officers and men are daity pressed away, [^ pa^e.]

April 6. Noted as read in Council, and laid aside. [/. 75, p. 221.]

April 6. 21. Petition of Wm. King, for the poor yet well-affected inhabi- tants of Coventry and its suburbs, to the Protector. By order of the late Committee of Safety, divers houses in the suburbs were pulled down and trenches dug in the grounds, to the loss o£ all and ruin of some of us. After long attendance on the late Parliament, we obtained an order for 2,000^. out of delinquents' estates, towards our losses, which was paid to Thos. Bassnett, then treasurer for Coventry, but not by him disposed of towards our losses; and King, the greatest sufferei' is in danger of ruin. We beg an order to the able inhabitants of the city, who were secured by our losses, to contribute to our relief. 49 signatures. With reference thereon to Council, 31 March 1654. [1 sheef] Annexing,

21. I. Petition of the tnayor, bailiffs, divers com/poAiies, and others of Coventry, to the Committee on losses of cities, and towns in time of war. On the great fear and danger upon the taking of Bristol, and besieging of Gloucester, we^had their houses pulled down and grounds dug up, with consent of the Committee of Safety for co. Warwick and Coventry. We send particulars of Mir losses, and beg reparation from the estates o/lO papists and delinguenis narrhed. With order, 19 April IMS, for piayment of 2,000^. from the estates of Ant. Dormer, Sir Bob. Throdmnorton, Sir Wm. Andrews, Bart., and Mr. Knightley, of OrchoA'dshury, papists i/n. arms. [1 page.^

21. II. Certificate of Thos. Love, mayor, and the cddermen and Committee for Coventry, to the said Convmittee for losses, that the corporation has sustained the loss of 1,605^., and other freeholders and inhabitants 1,879^. 48. Qd., by de- Triolitions for ditches and fortifications. 21 March 1647-8, 15. signaiwres. [Copy, 1 page^

21. ni. PartiGuhbrs of the individ/ibal losses sustained ; total, 3,484^. 4s. 6d. Signed by Thos. Sargentson, sheriff, and 7 others. [2§ pages.]

April 6. Order thereon that the petition be laid aside, and the parties left to make application to Parliament if there be cause. [7. 75, p. 221.]

"April 6.] 22. Petition of Capt, Dan. Henchman, agent for Col. John Hewson's regiment to the Protector. Before it wa'^ known what regiment should go with you to Ireland, the Army officers e

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at a general council that whoever went should be paid their arrears before the discharge of any who remained in England, and thia was confirmed by Parliament.

By this the regiment was much encouraged, and 1,200 officers and soldiers landed under you in Dublin, They employed me to pro- ■ cure their arrears of 14,000^., but I could onlygetS.OOO/. ; therefore several have been obliged to sell their arrears at very low rates, so that the balance is only 1,6001., but for this I cannot procure satis- faction. I also petitioned the Council of State for 43^. Is. 4|cZ., half a year's rent ot Peak manor, co. Derby, due to the regiment, but by mistake of the receiver, it was paid into the State treasury, and Council on 9 Dec. last ordered ite repayment. I beg an order for this rent, and for the 1,600^, or else for it to be set out in lands in Ireland in the counties of Dublin or Kildare hitherto excepted, as the rest will not exceed in value the debts charged upon them for soldiers' debentures. With reference thereon to Vincent Gookin, Major Edw. Hoisman, and Jervis Bennett, 20 Feb. 1653-4 ; their report that the sum due to the several companies specified in Col. Hewson's regiment is 1,421^. 6s. i^d., and that they should receive it from rebels' lands in cos. Dublin, Kildare, Catcrlow, or Cork, and also have the 43(1. Is. 4|df., High Peak rent, 12 March, 1653-4, and a further reference to Council, 29 March, 1664, [_2 papers.1 Afi/nexi/ng,

22. I. Order in Parliament for the first payment of arrea/rs

since 1645 to he inade to such as undertake service fo^' Ireland, provided former engagements to supemumeraries he not infringed thereby. II April 1649. [1 page."}

April 6. Reference in Council thereon to the Committee to whom the peti- tion of the adventurers for Irish lands is committed, to report. [/. 75, p. 221.] Annexing,

23. I.,u. Report of the said Committee confirmatory of the above

report, 19 April, 1654, 12 papers."]

April 6. 24. Petition of Chris. Nicolson and Bob. Ellison, merchants of

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to the Protector, In August 1652 we had 2 ships laden with pitch, tar, and timber, who, hearing of the war between England and Holland, put into the King of Denmark's harbours of Elsinore and Malstean, within command of the castle and fort, but a Holland caper took them thence, contrary to the law of nations, and the King would not have permitted it unless there had been some compact between him and the Hollanders. Our factor was told that the King was to have satisfaction for the two ships, and we beg that we may he satisfied, as other merchants in like cases have been. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [I sheetl Annexing,

24. I. FarticvXara of the losses in the said 2 skips, total, 1,673?. [f page.]

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April 6. 25. Petition of Sam. Yaasel to the Protector. I endured impri-

sonments and losa of goods value 15,000?. for resisting ship money, coat and conduct money, and other illegal taxes of the late King, living in hopes of a Parliament in which I should be relieved. The late Parliament referred my case to a Committee, on whose report they voted me 10,445^ 128. 2d. damages, and promised further coi>- eideration for my imprisonments, suits at law, &c., but I could never get a penny of this money, nor of the sums I lent the Parliament in Ireland. I have waited 5 years on Parliament, and now that you have the supreme power, I appeal to you. If I cannot be paid out of the public treasury, I beg leave to bring in as many French wines as will pay my debt out of the Customs and Excise ; or leave to ship coals or lead enough to pay me ; or to have as much forest land as will satisfy me, or any other way of payment you think fit.

With notes of the Parliament orders in the case, 1647, and of sums due to him for hire of the Mayflower and 2 other ships, and %591l. 17s. Gd. lent the Parliament in Ireland for provisions sent to Lord Inchiquin, making a total, including his grant from Parliament, of 20,202?. 78. 3*;. [1 sheet.]

April 6, Order in Council that the petition be reserved and recommended to the next ParHament. [/. 75, p. 222.]

April 6. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on report of the account of Nieb. Bond for entertain- ment of M. de Bourdeaux, the French Ambassador, that 'the auditors for imprest examine the account, on the balance whereof the disburse- ments exceed the 300?. received by 57?. 1 la. i^d., and report.

3. Nich. Bond to pay 5?. to persons who attend the Ambas- sador by appointment of Sir Abraham Willina, being part of the said 57?. lis. i^d.

4. Also to pay to persons named in a paper presented, being servants attending the Ambassador, the respective sums mentioned, amounting to 40?. 3s. dd., being also part of the 57?. lis. 4^.

7. Order on petition of Capt. John Farmer, that the Army Com- mittee state his accounts for arrears due for service in Col. Okey's regiment within the model late under Lord Faii-fax. Also that, the Commissioners for Accoimts at Worcester House state his accounts for services preceding the said model, and report- to the Army Committee, who are to give forth debentures for the whole.

8. Order on report on the petition of Alat. Lock and Jas. Chetwind, late clerks of the Irish and Scotch Committee [see 31 March svprd], that 73?. 10s. be allowed to Lock, and 37?. 10s. to Chetwind, for arrears of salary for -J year, and 20Z. to Wm. Rous, to be paid from moneys in Capt. Hatsell's bands, for provisions sent to Jersey. Approved 7 April Annea^ng,

26. I. Report on which the above order in grounded, [1 page.'\

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9. 12. The Ordinance for adjourning part of Easter term read, and after some amendments, passed by his Highness and Council, and ordered to be printed, published, and sent to the sheriffs, with a letter for its proclamation. The form of the said letter agreed on.

10. An Ordinance for further doubling upon the sale of the re- mainder of Deans and Chapters' lands committed to the Committee to whom the former Ordinance was referred.

11. Mackworth, Cooper, Jones, Strickland, Lambert, and Skippon to be a Committee to consider the 3 drafts of Ordinances sent by Mr. Recorder to Secretary Thurloe, and to send for and advise witb whom they please thereon.

13. Lord Lisle to' be one of the Commissioners to treat with the French Ambassador instead of the Lord President.

14. Gen. Monk to consider Col. Roseworme who is to go with him to Scotland, and allow him out of the contingencies for Scot- land what he approves, above what he has from the Council's contingencies.

15. 26a. Order on report from the Army Committee on the peti- tion of Capt. Robt, Swanley, late commander of the Henry Bonad- venture, — employed by the State and certified to have suffered by the Governor of the port of Trapana, in Sidly, under the power of Spain (after promise of safety) and to have been surprised with the Peter, her prize, by 7 Dutch men-of-war under command of young Tromp, to the damage of 63,000^,, — that the first part of the report, concerning the demand of aatisfEiction from the Spaniards and issuing letters of reprisal, if desired, be referred to the Commissioners appointed to treat with the Spanish Ambassador ; and the second part, concerning the auditing and stating of Capt. Swanley's accounts, for wages of himself and company, to the Admiralty

16. Strickland, Mackworth, and Cooper to consider a report from the Commissioners of Articles, concerning the salaries due to clerks and officers attending that Court, and to report.

19. Cooper and Strickland added to the Committee on the peti- tion of Mr, Ivy and his wife.

20. Order on report of 31 March 16.54, concerning Nath. Marks, merchant (who is charged with uttering false coins in Ireland), — that he should be discharged, the papers and certificates not being suffi- cient evidence, — that Marks and his bail be discharged accordinglj'. Approved 7 April.

22. The petition of Wm. Dawgs, concerning an estate of 300^ a year concealed from the commonwealth, referred to the Treasury Committee, to hear the petition, and report.

23. The petition and papers of Capt. Rich. White referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report.

24. That of Robert Earl of Ancram and Ann his wife committed to Strickland, Cooper, and Mackworth, to report.

26. Order on petition of John King that he receive fit employ- ment under Council at the first opportunity.

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27. The petition of Susan Bowen for a pension referred to Lam- bert, Jones, Cooper, Mackworth, Lisle, and Strickland, to report.

30. That of Tracy Pauneefoot for restitution to the office of regis- trar under the Judges for Probate of Wnis laid aside.

32. Also that of Jamea Freeze, Wm. Baker, and Adam Walker.

33. That of John Brograne referred to Lisle, Mackworth, and Strickland, to prepare an Ordinance for his relief, and report.

36. The Commissioners of Customs to suffer 6 pieces of French wine, the remainder of 10 pieces shipped in the St, Nicholas of London, by Chae, Bayree, to he landed by the persons to whom they are consigned, free from seizure, on paying customs and excise.

27. I. Certificate thereon hy the Customs' Commissioners [see 30 March, suprd'] that i of the 10 casks are for the Protector and the remainder are sent as fresents hy M. de Mon- Ugny, governor of Dieppe, to his agent, John Hovhlon, Lord Montague, Lord Downes, Mr. Thwrloe, wnd Peter Barr, which they are requested to permit to land on pay- ment of customs, but being prohibited, dare not do it ■without an order. S AprillQBi, [1 page.]

41. 28. Order that as Sir Thos. Hartopp, and Maj. Edw. Horsman were chosen arbitrators between the inhabitants of Hamilton and Col. Thos. Waite, the said arbitrators, by consent of both parties, proceed according to the former reference ; and if they do not agree, Wm. Sheild of Preston, co. Rutland, is to be umpire, and finish the whole business in 18 days.

42. Order on report touching the Savoy and Ely House, that the Excise Commissioners pay the Treasurers for sick and maimed soldiers all such moneys as,— being charged by authority of Par- liament upon the Excise Treasury for their relief, and that of soldiers' widows and orphans,— are in arrear, and continue payment in, future, any former restraint notwithstanding. Approved 12 April

43. Order on report by Mr. Jessop, Clerk of Council, who was to examine Wm. Dolton's proceedings about the 2 children left at Whitehall, and their disposal, that he be allowed .51. out of Council's contingencies, and a warrant [be issued to Frost accordingly. [7. 75, pp. 217-224.]

April 6. Council to [the sheriffs of counties]. You will receive herewith Whitehall, an Ordinance for adjourning part of Easter Term next coming,

which you are to have prodaimed in all the usual places within

your jurisdiction. [/. 75, p. 224.]

April 6. Instructions to General Monk Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in Scotland : —

You are to repair quickly to Scotland, and leara the state of that country, particularly the Highlands, and the best way of reducing them, and to report from time to time.

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to see that ministers wlio are qualified for their office receive their maintenance, and due protection and countenance. To suspend any magistrates, sheriffs, or officers found incapable, to

secure any dangerous, and to certify ua. To administer any oath to any person whatsoever. To arrest aud confine any opposing the Government, and to release

them as you see cause. To protect any in arn^ in Scotland, and grant them fit pardons (except those who are or shall be excepted from any Ordinance of grace to the people of Scotland) ; to make declarations and proclamations to that effect, and to assign days for such persona to come in, provided they do not extend to any having land to the value of WOl. a year, or property of 4,000Z. ; and to send forth any other proclamations you judge necessary. To erect such forts as you think necessary for the security of the

nation. To reward those who bring in persons whose names are published

by you for that end, and those employed to gain intelligence. To use any printing presses for printing and publishing anything you think fit, and to prohibit their use when and where you see cause. To charge the receipt of customs in Scotland for payment of salaries to the judges, commissioners for sequestration, and other officers, and the charges of administration of justice ; the overplus of the customs, and also the moneys arising by assess- ments and sequestration are to be for contingencies, except so much as shall be charged monthly by the Army Committee, towards the pay of the forces in Scotland. In case any robbery be committed and the actors escape to the enemy, yon are to cause the shire wherein the act was com- mitted to make full satisfaction ; and in case of murder, to im- pose on the shire such fine as you think fit. To entertain into the service of the Commonwealth, if you find it advantageous, by retrenchment of your present number, one regiment of Highlanders not exceeding 600, beside officers. As it appears that many in Scotland encourage their friends and kindred to go in to the rebels in the Highlands with horses, money, victuals, or arms, to the prejudice of the Commonwealth, you are to impose on any so offending the like proportion of horsemen, arms, and money as was sent to the enemy, viz., for every horse Is. Gd. a day; for a man 12^.; and for arms, money, and victuals proportionably ; and in case full proofs be wanting of the encouragers of such persons as went to the hills, you are to charge this proportion on the parish where they lived 2 months before their going, provided the imposition remain no longer than until the persons, horse, and arms be delivered to you, or by your permission be returned to your quarters. All moneys so raised to be given in to the Treasury of Scot- land,

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You shall not give leave to any officer to be wanting from his charge above 3 months at most, except by special order from us, or the major-general of the army, and no commissary of muster shall pass aJiy in the muster after 3 months' absence.

You shall not give leave to above 2 of the colonels, one lieut.- colonei, and 2 majors, nor above 1 captain of a regiment of horse, and 2 captains of a regiment of foot to be absent at the same time.

On apprehension ol^y Englishman who shall be proved to have been in arms with the enemy in the Highlands, you are to cause him to be put to death.

You are to transport to foreign English plantations such of the enemies now in arms in the Highlands as shall be in your power, when and how you choose. [/. 75, j>p. 225—26.]

April 6 ? 29. Report on the petition of Raehael, widow of William

McAdam, alias Moore,^ — that her husband laded 3 chests of sugar aboard Capt, Wilkes, who put them into the Custom house, Lisbon, that Geo. Wheeler got them out by counterfeiting Wilkes' hand ; that she entered an action in the Sheriffs' court against Wheeler, but the hearing was prevented by an order of 2 Dec. 1653, clearing him of the suit under the name of Devilla, as being one of the Portugal ambassador's family, and that he has changed his name to Wheeler, but is the same man that took the sugar ; — that the petition be sent to the Ambassador, and he asked whether Wheeler be his servant, and whether he knows of the transaction. [| pctge.]

April 7. Council. Day's

2. Col. Mackworth reports from the Committee on the petition concerning planting English tobacco a report from the Committee of assistance to the Committee for Treasures, which was read.

3. He also reports an Ordinance impowering Commissioners to execute the Act prohibiting planting tobacco in England, which was read twice, the names of Commi^ioners inserted, and agreed to.

4. Col. Jones reports from the Committee on the Protector's revenue, an Ordinance for charging 100,000?. a year on the receipt of the Customs, which was agreed to.

5. Order on a letter of Dr. Love, Master of Corpus Christt Col- lege, Cambridge, to the Protector, that Fauconbridge pay him the money in arrears for his augmentation, and continue to do so in future, any order of restraint notwithstanding. Approved 7 ApriL

6. Like order to pay Dr. Francis Glysseh, Professor of Physick in the University of Cambridge, all moneys in arrears for his fee. Approved 7 April

7. On the Council's rising to day, their sittings to be adjourned till next Thursday morning.

8. Order on report from the Committee for Preservation of Cus- toms, on the petition of Wm. Pym and Nath. Manton, for the Morlaix merchants, that 1001. he paid to Pym in full of c'

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ments for the poor English mariners at Morlaix and St. Malo, and 5001. to Manton, on what has been so expended by the English merchants at Moriais, to be paid out of the Algiers duty. Approved 7 April. Annexing,

L 30. Report alluded to, stating that Pym, is wUHng to accept 1001. in liev, of 1^01. 9s. which he has disbursed, and Marston 6001. m Ueu of SOOl. disbursed by imrchmits at Morlaix. Inner Court of Wards, Westminster. 31 March 1654. [1 page."]

9. Order on report from the Committee for Preservation of Cus- toms,—that 80 English mariners have been set on shore at Brest, who must serve the enemy or perish without speedy relief, — that the said Committee relieve and bring home these and such others as fall into like condition in future. Approved 7 April.

11. Order on information that Anna Trapnell, gone hence into Cornwall, docs as she formerly did in those parts, asperse the Govern- ment, that Capt. Fox, dep.-govemor of Pendennis Castle, apprehend and send het to Major Sanders, commander of the fort at Plymouth, to be sent up to Council.

12. CoL Jones added to the Committee on the Earl of Noriih- umherland's petition.

13. Approval by the Protector of 11 Ordinances, 31 March to 7 April.

15. The restraint laid by the late Council of State on Constant Jessop ofWimbome, co. Dorset, from repairing to Bristol, taken off.

16. The Court of Sessions in the Old Bailey to proceed with Wm. Mettam according to law, and if they find him bailable, to act accordingly.

17. Order that as 20,000^. is to be paid by order of 3 April, by Col. John Barkstead to the Treasurers-at-war, for the forces in Scotland, and as the Committee for Inspections have given warrant to Aid. Allen and the Excise Commissioners to pay SfiOOl. for the said forces, the Army Committee order the said 2S,OO0l., and also 12,000Z. of the moneys in their hands for the said forces, to be sent to Leith in a ship to he appointed by the Admiralty Committee, for the forces, incident charges, foriiifications, &;c

18. Order that the Treasurers-at-war issue the 20,000^. and 8,000?. for the said purposes. [/. 75, pp. 227-231.]

April 9. 31. Capt. Abr. Algate to the Admiralty Committee. I re- Rye, ceived Rob. Rich and his servants on board the Drake, and em- barked for the second time at Dover on the 5th, and landed him on the 6th at Dieppe. He acquainted the Earl of Bolingbroke and Lord MandeviUe of our attendance upon them by your order, and next day they with their servants came on board, and were aU put on shore at Rye this day, Sunday. [1 page.]

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April 10. CocNCii,. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Ordinance for adjourning Easter Term from QuiTidena I'aschce to Crastvno Ascensionis twice read, and being presented to and approved "by the Protector, ordered to be published.

2. The tord^ Coimnissioners of the Great Seal to issue writs to the respective sheriffs for procIaimiDg this Ordinance, and those prohibiting cock matches, and for better repairing highways. [/. 75, p. 230.]

[April 10.] 32, 32a. Petition of John Bennett, commander of the Defence, to the Committee for Navy and Customs. On your verbal order, I took up provisions last November at Rotterdam of Mr. Johnson, mer- chant there, for my ship, value 65Z. The money is charged on you by bill of exchange, and set over to Dan. Tanner, merchant of London, who has arrested me for it, and the trial is to be on Thurs- day, I heg stay of proceedings, and an order for speedy payment. With reference to the Navy Commissioners, to make out a bill for the overplus, if the vessel has been out longer than she was victualled for by the State ; and if the account cannot be speedily made, to advance the captain Q^l. on account. 13 Jan. 1651-2 orders by the Navy Committee for the said imprest, 14 and 21 Jan. 1651-2 ; and renewed order, 10 April 1654, for its payment to Capt, John Cox for Capt. Hich. BadHey, part owner of the Defence, who is bound in 500?. for the faithful account of Horatio Beverley, steward of the ship. [1 page da/maged and cancelled, 2 papersJ]

April 11. Ordinance by the Protector and Council empowering Sir Wm. Roberts and 5 others [being the Commissioners for appeals in Excise] to execute the Act of 1 April 1651, prohibiting the planting of tobacco in Englaoid, on account of the great prejudice arising thereby to the English plantations in foreign parts. [Ex<dse Coll., pp. 131-32, Vol. 98, June 1655.]

April 11. 33. Petition of Mary Cooke, widow, to the Protector. Obtained the report annexed on her petition, but no power in England less than his can give her relief. Begs that from a sense of her husband's eminent affection to the public, she and the orphans, her husband's brothers, may receive the benefit of their father's adventures. "With reference to Council, Feb. 1653-4. [^ page.]

33. I. Report of the Committee of ParUameiit for the affairs of Ireland, onpetition of Ma/ry, widow of Edm. Cooke, M.D., son and executor of Ed/w. Cooke, apotheca/ry,-— setting forth that ke\lent 1,7001. on thepv^lic faith, adventv/red dVSl. on the Act of 17 Charles, for reducing the Iriakrebels tootedi- ence, amd subscribed 168J. 15s. Tnore on the Act of 14 July 1643, to encov/rage adventurers to make new sub- scriptions for towns, (fee. vn Ireland, of which he paid §, bwt the 1mm for pa/ym&nt of the other J, 6QI. Ss. elapsed

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ovnng to his death, avd she now begs an order to pay it in, and ha/ve Iwnds set out therefor, — that Aid. Thos. Andrews should be empowered to receive the money, and grant her the benefit of the adventure. 5 Sept. 1653. indorsed with notes that the sum, to be allowed in land for 281^. 15s, whvih wovld ariseif the "petition were granted is 4i50l., but that the true value of the odAmnce money of 168i. 158., at the rate at which bills are sold, is only Sil. 7s. 6d., which would be all the benefit the orphans would receive. [1| pages.]

April 11. Reference thereon to Col, Jones, Sir Ant, Ashley Cooper, and Mr, Strickland. [/. 75, p. 233.]

April 11. CouxciL, Day's Proceedings.

2, The Ordinance for executing the Act prohibiting the planting of tobacco in England ordered to be printed and pubhshed, the Protector's consent being received,

', An Ordinance for the highways for this year 1651 read, and

ito, - 34. Order on report touching the purchase of Sir John Wolstenholme's House as an office for the Navy Commissioners, and on a letter from the said, Commissioners, certifying that they had con- tracted for it at 2,4001. to be paid on the last of the month, and the house delivered over ; — that the Admiralty Commissioners issue a warrant to the Navy Commissioners to make out a bill to the Navy Treasurers for payment. Approved 12 April.

9, Lambert, Mackworth, Skippon, and Jones to confer with fit persons of the city concerning an estimate from the Lord Mayor of the charge of supporting the ruinous parts of Paul's, and the disposing of the said church for the best safety of the city, and to report.

10. The petition of the Lord Mayor and aldermen of London, con- cerning the reduction of the number of coaches and coachmen, referred to Lambert, Cooper, Mackworth, and Jones, to report,

11, Gen. Monck to be empowered to pay iOl. out of the contin- gencies of Scotland to Col. Koseworme, as advance towards his journey to Scotland.

12. The Committee on Col, Eoseworme's petition to prepare and offer to Council to-morrow the draft of an order for satisfying his arrears out of such discoveries as he shall make.

14, 15, Order on a letter from the Portuguese Ambassador about Wm. Methani, that Serjeant Steele, Recorder of London, certify to Council what proceedings were had by the Court of Sessions in the Old Bailey concerning Metham, in pursuance of the order of Friday last.

16. Order on a report from the,Treasury Commissioners, that 500^ be paid to John Embree, for the repair and fitting of Whitehall, out of the monies on the Ordinance for probate of wills, and that a warrant be issued to the treasurer, Lieut,- Col. Rich. Sankey. Ap- proved 12 April. Annexing,

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Vol. LXIX. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 35. I. Report on which the said order is founded. 4 April 1654. [§ page."]

17. The report from the Commissioners for Accounts and Debts concerning John KeEidmg referred to Strickland, Maekworth, and Jones, to report.

18. The Scotch Committee to consider the best way to execute the resolves of April 5, in answer to the desires of the officers in Scotland.

20. The table of fees touching probate of wills and granting admi- nistrations to be continued tiU further order ; Lieut.-Col. Eich. Sankey appointed keeper of the seal and treasurer of the profits,

21. The judges for probate of wills, to appoint two of themselves to take account of the fees received in that Court, and to consider the certificate concerning the said accounts of 7 Oct. 1653, and to take care that any overplus arising from whatever cause be duly accounted for ; they are empowered to examine witnesses on oath touching the premises, to cause the moneys they shall find due to be paid, and to allow incident charges. The judges may settle or reduce the number of clerks and officers in the Court, and may imprison any who wilfully disobey its orders. Approved 12 April. [/. 75, p. 232-236.]

Pres, Lawrence to Major Wm. Butler and John Mansell, justices of peace for co. Northampton. The Protector and Council having re- ceived information concerning words spoken against the Protector by Thos. Cockett, shoemaker, and John Allen, junior, husbandman, both of Dingley, co. Northampton, we have referred the matter to yoii to examine both parties and report ; if necessary you are to bind them over to appear before Council. Enclosed is the original infor- mation. [/.75,p.236.]

Pres, Lawrence to Capt, Fox, Deputy Governor of Pendennis Castle, Plymouth. Council having received information touching Anna T?rapnell in Cornwall, we have enclosed this order, your part of which you are to execute quickly. [/. 75, p. 237,]

Pres, Lawrence to Major Sanders at Plymouth. Council having directed Capt, Fox to apprehend Anna Trapnell, and deliver her to you, you are to send her to Portsmouth, to be there disposed of as the enclosed order directs. [/. 75, p. 237.]

Pres, Lawrence to the Governor of Portsmouth, Council having ordered Anna Trapnell to be delivered into your chaise at Ports- mouth, you are to dispose of her as the enclosed order directs. [/, 75, p, 237.]

Council, Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of 6 orders, 6-11 April.

2. The petition of Capt. Rich. Moyse referred to Col. Goffe, Lieut.-Col. Worsley, Major Paeker, and Capt. Gladman, to report.

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3. An Ordinance to "be prepared for settling on Mr. Heynes so much land in Scotland as may answer the 100^. a year granted him by the late Council of State.

4. An additional Ordinance for the Excise referred to the Committee on the former Ordinance.

5. Whereas by order of 17 Feb. last the profits of clerks of the peace of eo. Lancaster were sequestered into the hands of Lieut.-Col. Worsley, and he was to appoint fit persons for the office, but Jos. Rigby refuses to give up the books, and thus defea.ts the intent of the order, Rigby is to be summoned before Council to answer his contempt.

6. An Ordinance of grace and pardon for the people of Scotland was read the third time, and — after a clause added for 400^. a year to be settled on the widow of William Duke of Hamilton for life, and then to be equally divided among their 4 daughters, and the blanks filled up — agreed to, and passed. Annexing,

36. I. FuU report of the Committee for rem/yving obstructions, on a refererbGe o/ll Jan. 1653-4, on the respective claims of the Buekess of ffamUton cmd lAevt.-Qen. Monk to the barony of Keneel, Scotland. [11| pp.'l

36. II. Report of a Committee of Co%mcil on the above thMMonlc' 8 interest therein should remain undistwrhed, the settlement in 1649 heimg afte^' Duke Hamilton's invasion, ofEngla/nd, whereby his estate in the barony beca/me confhsoate. Yet, as the duchess' father paid with her 16,000^., which was spent in paying Duke Jama's debts whereof the State has now the benefit, the duchess should have lands in Scotlwiid valms 400Z. a year, to be divided amicmg her da/ughters after her death. It can/not he charged on Duke James's estate, lest the grant to his daughters be infringed, but must be settled elsewhere, [l-j pp-^

7. The Ordinance for uniting Scotland into one commonwealth with England read the second time, the blanks therein filled up at the table,'and passed by the Protector,

8. An Ordinance for erecting Courts Baron in Scotland read a third time, passed by his Highness, and both ordered to be printed and published.

9. Also an Ordinance for settling several estates in Scotland in trustees, to the uses therein mentioned.

10. Also an Ordinance consented to by his Highness, touching surveyors of highways. [/. 75, pp. 238-239.]

April 12. 37. Ordinance for uniting England and Scotland into one commonwealth. His Highness — considering how,this union, after these unhappy wars, would tend to the glory of God and peace of the nation, and that in December 1651, Parliament sent commis- sioners to the people of Scotland to invite it, who by elected deputies consented to it, — ordains by advice of Council that all the people of Scotland and the Orkney and Shetland Isles be constituted into one commonwealth with England, and that in every Parliament 30 persons serve for Scotland,

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That they be all dischargeil of any allegiance pretended to be due to Charles Stuart, and that he, James Stuart, called Duke of York, and all issue or claimants under the late King be disabled from holding the crown of Scotland.

All kingly offices, and right of the 3 estates in Scotland to assemble is taken away.

The St, Andrews' Cross of Scotland, is to be received into the arms of this commonwealth, and all official seals in Scotland to carry the anna of this commonwealth.

AH goods to pass custom free between the 2 countries, and aU prohibitions of imports and exports in England to hold good in Scotland. -

All taxes to be borne henceforth proportionahly by the whole people of the united commonwealth.

To abolish vassalage in Scotland, aU owners of land are to hold them by deed, charter, patent, or enfeoffement, to be renewed on the death of the heritor, by rent only, without other duty save heriots, fines not to exceed one year's value, and doing the service appointed by an Ordinance for erecting Courts Baron in Scotland.

The heritors are discharged from appearing in their lords' supe- rior courts of justiciary, regality, barony, &c, and from all military service and personal attendance on their lords, and all casualties of wardship, marriage, compositions for entries, &c., the present tenor of any of their deeds, patents, &e., notwithstanding.

All forfeitures, escheats, rent, bastardy, &c., which formerly fell to the King are now to faU to the Lord Protector. [Printed, 8 pp.]

April 12. 38. Report by the Admiralty Judges to Council. In our report on your order of 8 Dec. 1653, we said that the goods of Jacob Carolos of the Hague, taken in the Prophet Elias, were good prize ; but since we have had proof that though Carolos, alias Palache, was bom at the Hague, his father was ambassador there from the King of Morocco, and died there, and that therefore Carolos is a subject not of Holland but of the King of Morocco, where his ancestors have been for ages, and is a Jew, had been minister from the King to Denmark, and was going as such to the Hague, and thence to Eochelle on his way home. Therefore, if the goods in the Prophet Ellas belong to him, they ought injustice to be restored. [1 page.]

April 12, 39. Request by Geo. Griffith, master. Rich. Mayor, warden, and the Vintners' Company of London, to the Protector and ConnciL Thanks for your intentions to set prices on all wines, in gross and by retail. We request that they be not set before 25 March next, because, —

1. We have now such store of wines, bought at high prices, as wiU last 1 8 months, for we do not sell ^ of what we did, which may appear at the Custom House.

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first of the market, we cannot get good wines, and if we have to sell thera under cost price, we shall be ruined.

3. ^Formerly Council used to call the merchants and vintners before them 1, Jan., and fix the prices, allowing the vintners ■^ gain, because of loss by leakage, lees, and keeping.

4. "We beg to have the same ^, and allowance for the great tax of Excise, which was not in foimer times. 5 signatures. [1 sAeei.]

April 12. 40. Petition of the merchants of London trading in wines to Council. Thanks for your allowing ua to discharge ourselves of what is imputed to us in a petition to his Highness last March, ahout settling the prices of wines. We think our representations made for 3 years past would do more to bring down the price of wines than what these petitioners propose. We know not what they mean by wines raw and tmboiled. As to unwholesome wines, it is for the Lord Mayor and aldermen to provide a remedy. As to payment, it may he left to the merchants, who are only forced to pay half in coin proceeding from the sale of our manufactures, not in English coin. But when the merchants are limited to 30 or 40 days for relading, they must take such wines as they can get, or return empty.

The prizing of wines used to be in December, not March, and calcu- lated at a moderate profit on the vintage, but the vintners constantly try to beat down the prices. The merchants should be protected, as their whole estates are employed in wines bought with the proceeds of English manufactures. Unless our privileges granted by Parliament are confirmed, we cannot continue our trade. The imposts and charges of our wine have increased 40s. a tun, hesides lis. for convoy and 61. for exc^e, so that unless it is provided that we be paid our fuU prices, we shall be undone.

We beg his Highness's help, and if retail prices are fixed, we beg wholesale prices may be fixed also, or we shall be undone, our ships and seamen will have to seek foreign employment, and the fishing trade will he mostly lost, unless the returns can he taken in wines. 7 signatures. [J sheet.]

[April 13.] 41. Petition of Thos. Bunce, piisoner in the Tower, to the Protector. His former petition for liberty being referred to Council, hut not obtained, he begs compassion for his sad condition and a new reference. His greatest burden is that his foUy has subjected him to their displeasure, though caused by youth and ignorance, not hy design against his country. A pardon and liberty would be considered an obligation to duty, and to a wise, humble, and inoflen- sive walk. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. Noted as read and laid aside, 31 March. [1 sheet.]

April 13. Order that he be released on security to the Lieut, of the Tower for his appearance on demand. [/. 75, p. 240,]

April 13. CoiTNCiL. Day's Proceedings.

1, Mr. Maidstone and Mr. Waterhouse authorised to seethe plate (provided on the Commonwealth's account for the Protector's use)

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exactly weighed, and receive it into their charge, and return to Council an inventory as to its sort and weight.

2. Pickering, Strickland, and Jones to consider the best way for keeping an account of all plate and goods bought on the common- wealth's account for the Protector's use, and to report.

S. Order on information of words spoken by Sam. Ball in scandal of the Protector, that. Sir Wm. Roberts and other justices of peace for Middlesex examine the matter, and proceed according to law.

4. Cooper and Mackworbh to examine David Baree and 2 others in custody, about whom papers were now delivered by the Pro- tector, and to order them to be secured till Council's further pleasure.

5. Cooper and Mackworth to prepare, with assistance of Secretary Thurloe, votes against to-morrow morning, upon to-day's debate concerning forests, and to offer them.

6. 42. An Ordinance to be brought in to continue the suspen- sion of the judges' proceedings in the Act for relief of creditors and poor prisoners a month longer; and Justice Atkins and Baron Thorpe to prepare something to offer to Council upon the said Act.

7. The Lieut, of the Tower to recall John Archer to his prison there, and detain him, according to the order of his commitment.

10. An Ordinance to be prepared for the Commissioners in Ireland to set forth lands in Ireland value 400^, a year to Col. Rob. Ham- mond, in lieu of the 400?. payable by the revenue, further payment whereof is thereupon to be dischai^d.

13. Order on a paper delivered by the Eemembrancer of the City [about St, Paul's Church], that Strickland and Mackworth inform themselves of the matter, and speak with the trustees for sale of Deans and Chapters' lands, and report. [/. 75, pp. 240-242.]

April 13. 43. Capt. Wm. Godfrey to the Admii'alty Committee. Cruising The Middle- in company with the Portsmouth and Falmouth, we engaged with Fo^ef-. ' * ^^^^ ***" *^ ^^^PS ^^^^ S*- *^^lo bound for Spain and Newfound- land, fought with them from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., took 2, sunk their rear-admiral, 'and put the rest to flight. I lost one man, and had three wounded, and am much damaged in my masts, hull, rigging, and sails. I want 30 more men ; 130 are not enough for 40 guns. ■

I hear by a ship from Leghorn that all the Hollanders in the Straits have laid down their commissions except the St. Peter and the St. Mark, which are out, but will do the same when they come in. I wish to appoint Thos. Smith, steward's mate, as steward, for the one sent is continually on shore. The two prizes we have brought in are much damaged in the fight, as is also that brought in by the Falmouth. I wUl make for Plymouth with all expedition. \li pages.]

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April. 13. 44. Capt. Robert Mill to the Admiralty Committee. To the same

The nFaimoath] effect as the preceding. We could not board the ships owing to

""*''" the weather, but I sunk two myself, and brought in another, and we

spoiled most of the remainder. My masts, sails, and rigging being

much damaged; I was forced to put into Fowey with the Middie-

borough, but will hasten to Plymouth for repairs. I have not heard

of the Portsmouth, or what she flid in the action, but I hear of

5 ships being sunk and 3 taken. [1^ pages.J

April 14. 45. Petition of Elizabeth, widow of Hen. Moore, of York, to the Protector. Her husband, being a tradesman, laid out his estate to the uttermost in the service, and lent 80Z. in 1645 to Col. Geo. Stockdale to raise a regiment for Parliament ; part of it was borrowed, for which she has to pay interest. Stockdale had a testi- monial from the Estates of Scotland for his good service, and an order for 400/. out of the money to be paid them by the Parliament of England, but died without receiving it, and has left his wife very poor, only reheved by a pension. He left her the said order, and begged that petitioner, who is very poor, and has 4 children, might be paid therefrom. Begs payment. "With reference thereon to Major-Gen. Lambert and Mr. ;Strickland. [IJ pages.1 An- nexing,

45. I. Their report thereon that Stockdale served wtider Lord

fmrfojx,, hvi was cashiered for misdemeanov/r ; thai he then entered the Scotch army, raised 200 men, and oppressed several places i/n, the north by quaHering, a/nd that they cannot be satisfied that he did any ettiin&nt service. [1 page.1 April 14. 46. Petition of Thos. Gallilee, merchant of London, to the Pro- tector. Is owner of the Belief of London, in which his son Thomas went as master into the Straits, and was hired into the Doge of Venice's service, but the ship was lost and' he taken, and cannot be released from the galleys without payment of a large sum, which petitioner cannot procure, unless the Venetians pay him for the ship and service. Petitioned the late Council of State in May last, and an order was made [4 June, see Calendar], to insist with the Venetian agent for full satisfaction, but nothing has been done. Begs an effectual order for his son's release, and satisfaction for the ship, goods, and wages. With reference thereon to Council, 31 March 1654. [^pages^ Annexing,

46. I. Draft of the said petition — 6 March 1653-4. [|- page."]

46. II. Thos. Gallilee, jwn., to his father, Thos. Gallilee, Finch Lane, London. I am, a most m/iserahle slave, Imi if released, would he as diligent i/n pleasing you as I have been disobedient m crossing you. The skip owes me 3,000 dollars for what I laid out on her, and my goods and m.oney when slie was burned were worth 3,000 more. The ship itself was worf^ 12,000 ducats, and had 16 or 18 months' provisions on hoard. PaHiculars of the skip's

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cuxounts. My ransom was 'promised for 1,500 dollars. The bearer, Mr. Cass, will tell yow how to get me out of this Tniserahh captivity. Pray repay him. 10 dollars which he has lent me. Sito, the Galley, 10 Aug. 1653. [1 P<i9e.']

46. III. Thos. GatlUee to his father. Ship accounts ; G or7 days before I was pwt to the galleys, my Lord Ambassador could luiwe rcmsomed me for 1,500 dollars, and asked of my estate in England ; I said I had nothing biU what you might give except a, quarter of the freight of tiie skip, which was m,y own ; this I offered to make over to hvm, hut there was not tim^e to get securities or treat with the Jamizzaries. I have sent a suppUcat to ike Senate of Vemce to release me by excha/nge or ransom,, which, if they neglect, it wiU be because they owe Tne so much. For Gods sake forgive my umdutifid actions ; take Tne into favour, and order m/y release. ' Sito, 21 Sept. 1653. [1^ pages.]

April 14. 47. Order on the petition to recommend the Venetian agent to

WhitduU. make effectual endeavours for the release of Thos. Galilee, jun., and

for payment to him of 4,177^, 93. 6d. freightage ; 1,600;., value of

the ship, and 1,5001. lost in the ship. [1 page. Also I. 74, p. 241.]

April 14. 48. Petition of William Earl of Salisbury to the Protector, on his own behalf and that of many poor persons, that the restraint named in the order of the Council of State of 6 June last may be taken off, and the money received according to the order of 13 Nov. 1652, which will prevent the said poor people from perishing. With reference thereon to Council, to satisfy the petitioner and the poor concerned therein, 22 Feb. 1653-4. [f page.'] Annexing,

4S. I. Petition of WiUiam. Earl of Salisbury to Pa/rliament. TJie laie Parliament on 25 Dec., 1651, on report from thecoma miitee of ObstructioTis on m/u interest for two lives in Theo- balds' house and parh, amd Gheshunt, and Enfield Parks, ordered me 5,S60l. 18s. 4d. out of the first moneys raised by sale of delinquents' lamds, which I accepted, though much less ikan my claim But on 18 Nov., 1652, PaHiammt trcmsferred thepaymentto Goldsmiths' Hall, to bepadd out 9f § of Papists' estates, which the Treasv/rers cawmt do without your fwrtlier order. It is now 4 years since I had amy advantagefrom the premises, and many interested therein v/nder me are in a sad condition. I beg speedy payment, all like interests having been long since satisfied. [iP'^e.']

48. II. Order _ m ParliamerU, on report prefi^xed from the Committee of Obstructions, allowing the said sum. 25 Dec 1651. [Qi pages.]

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48. Ill- Orders in debate on the bill for sale of delinquents' lands, that the moneys therefrom are to be left free for public V3es, and that the provisoe touching the Earl of Salisbwry is not to stand. 17 (tnd 22 Sept, 1652. [1 pa^e.]

48. IV. Order in Parliament for payment of the sv/m from ike growing revenue on Papists' estates, 18 I^ov., and order hy the Committee for Oompov/ading, '2.4- Sfov. 1652 acco'rd- ingly. [2 pages.^

48. V. Rich Sherwi/ti a/nd John Leech, Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers, to the GoTfi/mittee for petitions. The reason why we cav/not pay the money to the Earl of Salisbury is that, by an order of the Council of State of 6 June last, vie are to pay no moneys except by order from Cou/ncil or the Com- missioners for inspecting the Treasv/ries. The said Com- missioners we hear ha/ve only power to issue nioneys for the Navy, so that we cannot regula/rly mxike the payment, unless that order be superseded by an order of Parliament or of the Council of State. Goldsmiths' Hall, 24 Nov., 1653.

48. VI. Order in the Committee for petitions for Col, Rous to recom/mend to Parliament that the order of restraint be taken off, a/nd the moneys paid as ordered by Parliament^ many poor being in a sad condition for want thereof. 0 Dec. 165S. V^page-I

April 14, 49. Reference of the petition by Council to the Treasury Com-

missioners, to report. [/. 75, p. 241,]

April 14. 50. Petition of Capt. Hen. Peck to the Protector. By orders of Parliament, 4,281/. 188. 4^<r. was assigned to my father, in recom- pense of an estate disposed of by Parliament to Col. Massey, hut after payment of a small part only, on 21 Dec. 1648, it was stopped on a bai'e motion, which is without precedent in Parliament. After tedious attendance, Col. Jas. Temple was ordered to report the case to the HoT:^e, but he seldom attended, and that Parliament was dissolved before report. Being made assignee to my father, I peti- tioned the late Parliament, but it too was dissolved before report. I beg, for the sake of my father's wounds and expenses in the service, and the multitude of his children, that the stay may be removed and he may he paid. With reference thereon to the Committee for Obstructions, to certify, 25 Jan. 1653-4. Also second reference on their report to Council, to prepare an Ordinance for his enjoying the orders of Parliament till paid his whole debt, 29 March 1654. [li sheetl

April 14. Reference thereon by Council to Col. Sydenham, CoLMackworth, and Sir Ant. Cooper, to report. [/. 75, p. 242.]

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[April 14.] 51. Petition of the owners and inhabitanta within the precincts of Christ's Church dose, Norwich, to the Committee of Council to ■whom the business of the city and close of Norwich is referred. We have always had a pecuKar jurisdiction distinct from the city, which encouraged us to give high prices for Dean and Chapter's lands, and if deprived thereof, the purchasers will suffer much, and many could not maintain their families, but woidd be turned out ; and not being free of the city, nor able to purchase their freedom, ■would have to beg their bread ; yet we hear that the Common Council of Norwich has petition for jurisdiction over us. 54 signatures, of which 7 are by mark. We beg the continuance of our jurisdiction. [1 sheet.] Avmemmg,

51. I. Seventeen reasons why the close of S'orvnch should he continued in the peciiliar jurisdiction which it has hdd for 400 years. 13 March 1653-4. [1 sheet.}

April 14. Order in Council that an Ordinance to enlarge the jurisdiction of

the city of Norwich, and precincts of the palace, now read, be laid aside. Also to ad^vise his Highness that a commission issue under the Great Seal to two persons of the city, and two of the county of Nor- ■wich, with Dr. Barber, to be justices of peace ■within the precincts of the palace of the late Bishop of Norwich. Skippon and Mack- worth to attend with the names of fit persons, [J. 75, p. 244.]

[April 14.] 52. Report by Aid- John Fowke, and Geo. Glapthome, on the order of 10 March 1653-4, about disposal of the forests.

1. That the State's part be let on leases, for not more than 21 years or 3 lives, on rents not under the surveyed value (except allowances for fencing, ditching, &c. This will accommodate poor as weU as rich, raise a standing revenue, and thus abate taxes.

2. That such part of the woods (reserving timber fit for the Navy) be sold as any will purchase for ready money, and at short times for payment, reserving fee farm rent or not, and where it is reserved, atffl,ting the value in the purchase, and these fee farms ■will add to the landing revenue.

If the woods be not shortly so let or sold, his Highness and Council or Parliament should give further directions for their dis- posal, by letting in public faith debts, &c. [| pc-9^-}

[April 14. 53. Statement by the same of how tiiese propositions may be made practicable, —

1. The claims of all interested in the forests to be determined in the Exchequer or elsewhere, jointly or particularly for each lordship or township,

2. To authorize commissioners under the Great Seal, with power to make thera able, and encouragement to make them willing to improve the forest lands : —

(1.) To hold frequent meetings at different places.

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fenced off, | the charge to be borne by the claimant, and

the other ^ by the State. (3.) To appoint surveyors speedily to value the houses, lands,

woods, &e., discover and report damages, and return maps

thereof. (4.) To set out highways and passages from the towns and lands

to be enclosed. (5.) To compound with trespassers for damages, and if they do

not satisfy, to prosecute them, in order to prevent the like

in future. (6.) To let or sell new unlawful erections or enclosures, and all

the other premises. (7.) To signify what is let or sold, that the leases may pass

under the Great Seal at moderate charge. (8.) To pay fees, salaries, and incident chaises from the money

raised. (9.) To observe the further directions of his Highness, Council,

or Parliament. [1 page.]

April 14. Order thereon in Council : —

1. That forest lands be improved with all speed.

2. That the sale of forest lands according to the rules prescribed in the Act is on trial found impracticable.

3. That the best way for improving them will be to have the juat claims of all persons determined, and the right of the common- wealth ascertained.

4. That therefore a commission shall issue under the Great Seal to several persons, with fitting instructions, to hear and determine claims, or to transmit them to the Court of Exchequer, and for setting out the portions of estates by bounds, and leasing or selling such proportions, &e.

5. That several commissions with instructions issue out tc several sets of commissioner according to so many divisions as tht forests shall be cast into, that there may be more speedy improve- ment therein

6. That a Committee be appointed to draw up an Ordinance fo; taking the forest lands out of the hands of the trustees therein named for disposing of them as in the former votes, and for preparinj instruetions as aforesaid, &e.

7. Cooper, Lambert, Mackworth, and Montague to prepare a Ordinance on these votes, and advise with the Judges, counsel, o others. [J. 75, pp. 245-6.]

April 14 ? 54. Notes of alterations and amendments suggested in the Ord nance for surveying forests, —

AUo of a proviso to be added that it shall not interfere with tl following forests, Needwood, cos. Derby and Stafford ; Kingswoo chace, co. Gloucester ; Ashdown, or Lancaster great park. Susses nor Sherwood, coa.Notts and Derby. Nor with any of the lands, &c..

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the late King, Queen, or Prince already conveyed by or contracted for with the trustees for the sale thereof, if part or all the purchase money has been paid. [2J pages."]

April 14-, Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. The petition of Ann Howard, daughter of Sir Charles Howard,

referred to Sydenham, Strickland, and Cooper, to report.

4. That of Sir Arthur Loftus referred to the Committee on the adventua^rs for land in Ireland, to report

6. The draft of an Ordinance touching the minister of York, and Peter's School, referred to Lambert, Strickland, and Cooper, to confer with the trustees for sale of Deans' and Chapters' lands, and to report.

7. Order on report from the Committee on Mary Cooke's petition, and a report fixim the Committee of Parliament for Ireland, that Aid. Thos. Andrews be appointed to receive from her 56i. 58., the remaining ^ of 168^. 6s. subscribed by Ed. Cooke, her late husband, son and executor of Ed. Cooke, M.D., on credit of the order of ParliaJnent of July 14, 1643, for encouragement of Adventurers to make new subscriptions for towns, cities, and lands in Ireland ; also to give the petitioner acquittance in the usual form, notwithstanding the time for payment is elapsed, which is to be allowed by the Committee,

9. Cooper, Sydenham, and Strickland to treat with the purchasers of the honours, manors, and royalties of Hampton Court, for redeem- ing them for the Protectors use.

10, 11. Also to treat with Mr. Thomson in like manner for the little park at Windsor Castle, and with others who have bought any lands of the King, Queen, or Prince which it may be ireful to re- purchase for the ProtectcB*, and to report Mr. Embree the surveyor to attend and prosecute the said services as directed by the said Committee.

16, 17. Order on information that divers inhabitants of Kingston and places adjacent have entered on part of the meadows belonging to !^mpton Court, and are about fencing them in, that the Com- mittee for Obstructions examine and take order therein, Mr. Embree attending them, Also that he repair thither, and require them at their penis to forbear fencing in.

18. Order on the petition of Capt John Farmer to the Protector, that the Army Committee state his accounts for arrears in CoL Okeys regiment within the model under Lord Fairfax, and give debentures for them. Also that the Worcester House Committee state his accounts for preceding services, and give like debentures, and that the trustees for sale of the late King^s lands accept them, and give him bonds thereon for purchase of the said lands, as to the rest of the army.

19. The business of the Marshalsea referred to Chief Justice KoUe, and Justices Aske and Atkins, to report.

21, An Ordinance for the adjudication of several ships and vessels of the enemy seized in or brought into Scotland read, and committed to the Committee for Scotland,

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22. An Ordinance for relief of debtors in Scotland, in some cases of extremity, read and committed to the Committee for Scotland, who are to advise with counsel thereon.

23. The petition of Ed, Dendy, Serjeant-at-Arms referred to Lambert, Sydenham, and Mackworth, to report.

25, Order on a paper containing the desires of Col. Thoa. Pride for his regiment of foot, being to march to Scotland : —

(1.) That the Treasury Committee, consulting with the Army Committee, consider how to pay their SOOl. arrears, now charged on Goldsmiths' Hall

(2.) That the Army Committee issue warrants to advance them a month's pay.

(3.) That they add to them a gunsmith and mate, a surgeon's mate, refurnishing the chest, and a drummer for each company. 1 (4.) 57. That the Admiralty Committee order him 100 pikes 200 muskets, 600 swords, 10 halberts, and 2 barrels of powder out of the stores.

(5.) That he be authorised to buy 1,000 snapsacks for the regi- ment.

(6.) That Major-Gen. Desborow order some horse to secure Exeter Castle till some foot can be sent, as Pride's regiment is

(7.) That the Governor of Portland Castle send a file of his foot soldiers to Brownsea Castle, as Pride's soldiers are leaving. [/. 75, pp. 241-47.] Atmeanng,

57. I. Col. Pride's requests for most of the above sv/pplies, and also for teThts for his regiTiient [1 page.}

57. II. Skorthtnd notes of the above. [1 page.]

57. HI. F-wrtherJreqttests for 10 soldiers from each of the com- paniea in town for recruits, and for 600 swords. With note that Capt. Farmer wants his hvsiness called for, as it detains hvm from his charge. [Scrap.']

April 14. Council to Rob. Shafton, high sheriff of Northumberland. We WhiwhaU. have received yours from Morpeth of 5 April, imparting that a party of the enemy's horse lately came over the borders and infested the northern counties. To prevent further inconvenience, and secure the borders, the Protector has ordered thither divers troops, under Capt. Howard, who has instructions to use his best endeavours for these ends. Ordered to be communicated to Wm. Fenwick, Robt. De la Valle, and other justices of peace of the county. [/. 75, p. 243.]

April 14. 58. Commissioners forrelief of Sick and Wounded to the Admiralty little BriuiD. Committee. An account has been passed by the Navy Commis- sioners, which the treasurer refuses to pay without our order. We have examined the accounts and the accountant, Simon Blackmore, for disbursements for sick and wounded for two months, at Porta-

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mouth, and find that 2,300?, was imprested to him, and that he has expended 2,223^. 68. 10?., viz., 880?. for quarters, 325?. to nurses, ■which is much for so little time ; iOl. transport and clothes, 580?. to surgeons ; 75?. to the accountant for travelling charges and for wages for himself at 10s., and his man 28. a day for 93 days ; and 320?. im- prest to officers and soldiers for relief during sickness and wounds. Few bills were produced, being cancelled by the Navy Commis- sioners, and though we think the accounts high, we can do nothing, as they are already passed. There is still a balance of 70?. lis. due to the State. With order of the Navy Commissioners, 18 April, that one of the Commissioners for Sick and Wounded is to attend them with the papers and vouchers on Thursday next. [1^ pages.]

April 14. 59. Capt. Ben. Sacheverell to the Admiralty Committee. lamstill The Pearl, plying in the Narrow, between Dover and Calais, with the Merlin, "*"*■ Drake, and Nonsuch, but have not seen any of the enemies' ships. We stayed some Hamburghera and Lubeekers on suspicion, in Dover Road, but they are cleared. I convoyed some rich merchant ships from Dimkirk, but being windbound there for several days, I could not attend the Protector's order to sail for Dieppe, and transport the Earl of Eolingbroke and Lord Mandeville to England.

Six merchant ships in the service have arrived from the fleet at Portsmouth, also Sear-Admiral BadUey, in the Vanguard. The private men-of-war infesting these parts do much injury by enticing away seamen, and raising mutinies when officers are sent to press for the State. One of them, commanded by Oapt. Welsh, lately forced the captain of a Lubeeker to give a bill on a merchant of Dover to pay him a large sum for his freedom, although he had the General's pass ; but on complaint made to me, I had the business heard before the Prize Commissioners, who released the Lubeeker from any further trouble. The privateers spoil all they can, whether free or unfree vessels. [ 2 pages.']

April 15. 60. Request by Edw. Bulstrode to Council. I want a like order for payment to the judges of Carnarvon, Merioneth, and Anglesea, in North Wales, of their salaries of 250?. a year, now 1 J years in arrear, as lately made to those in South Wales, But as his Highness, on 20 March 1653-4, charged all the salaries of the judges in Wales on the customs to be paid, 25 December and 24 June, beginning next June, the arrears will be but IJ years, viz., 312?. 10s., there having been but one judge this last year for that part of North Wales.

I was also sent down last January by special commission to Warwick, for a general gaol delivery, where I was at 30?. expense and great pains, Uie prisoners being many and the oHences great, aa appears by the calendar. I also want a warrant for renewing my commission, the time of summoning the great sessions being near. [Ipage'' '

60. I. G^ificaU hy Thos. Fcmamberg that Bvlatrode's last pay- ment was MicJiaehnas 1652, and that 375?. is thie to Aim for li years' sah/ry. 14 April 1654. [J page.]

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60. IL Calendar of priaoTiera in Warwich Gad, 2 Jan. 1653-4!, and their sentences, t&c, vie. : — 7 to be hoMged : 2 for murder, 1 /or horse st&dvng, 2

for theft, 1 for burglary. 2 to be pressed to death for horse stealing. 20 to he released on paying fees. 5 to be continued in prison on suspicion, withivi hoM. 1 „ „ till good hail is fownd.

1 to he set on the pUlorif the i next market days, for coUectmg moneys on a license which he had forged, and then, to be kept i/n. the home of correction titt next assises. [1 shed.'\

[April 15.] 61. Request for a like order for 250Z., due to Wm. Littleton, late chief justice of cos. Carnarvon, Merioneth, and Anglesea, for 1652, at the time of his death. [^ page.']

April 16. 62. Capt. Jno. Sherwin to the Admiralty Committee. I con-

The PrimroBe, veyed two vessels with lime and brought 3,000?., 10 tons of cheese,

Inwrneas. ijjgcuit^ powder, ball, &c, for Col Morgan, but I am surprised that a

nimble vessel like this should be employed to carry lu^age, when

40 sluggish vessels are doing nothing.

As for new3, Col. Morgan li^ 20 miles off, with a considerable party of horse and foot, on the River Tayn, the enemy being on the other side, in Sutherland and Caithness, advancing their levies, which increase but slowly, though they force the generality of the people. They have got on a neck of land, and if they have but a stomach to fight with us as they have one with another, the roguish gang win be dissipated. There is like to be good order and dis- cipline among them when their chiefs fight siagle hand one with the other for superiority. [1 page.]

April 17. 63. Major Wm. Burton to the Admiralty Committea The Brier Yarmonth. baa come in, and I send the examinations of the officers as to having run into the Providence. I do not think the petitioner, Thos. Ridley, nor yet the officers of the Brier much to blame, but he that carried the light ; for when he lay by the lee, he shoiild have put abroad 2 lights to distinguish him, and then every ship of the fleet should have put abroad one, so that the ships would have seen each other. The night was dark, and the vessel they sank small, so that they could not see her till close at hand. The law of the sea is, it one merchantman run aboard another, she is to pay half the loss at the least. Here are 30 or 40 ships waiting for a convoy northwards. The owners are anxiously waiting for the Iceland convoy. I hope to get the frigates out the nest spring tide.

Capt. Smith of the Tarington has taken a Dutch East Indiaman of 900 tons, richly laden, and having 4 cheats of silver. As he has broken his bowsprit and anchor, I have sent him to Major Bourne at Harwiii for new ones. [IJ pages.] Endosi/ng,

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63. I. Certificate by Capt. Peter Foote mid 6 other officers of the Brier of the above cwcvmstamces relative to their rimning ■into tiie Providenee, whioh aavk with the blow, [f page:\ ■

April 17. 64. Capt. Jer. Smythe, to the Admiralty Committee. I have Tarmouili Eoad. been plying with Capt. Stayner on the Dogger IBank and the Riff ; We chased several ships, and took the Rose of Amsterdam, an East Indiaman outward bound, with 26 guns, and very rich as the mea report, having 4 chests of silver in her. The captain and 16 men were killed, and many wounded. We have put some officers and men on board, and hope she has arrived in the river. Having lost our bowsprit and anchor in the fight, we desire that new ones may be sent to Yarmouth. [1§ jxxjfes.]

Ajffil 17. 65. Capt. Rich. Stayner to the Admiralty Committee. I have Tarmmith, been plying on my station with the Tarington. We hear there are 200 or 300 ships in the Tesel bound for the Soimd, with a convoy of 10 sail, and to bring back a fleet from France. We have met several Hamburghers and Danes, but not seen one enemy's fisher- man. On the 13th we took a Hollander bound for the East Indies after a short dispute, and having taken out the prisoners we lost company of her in the fog, but I hope she has arrived safe. As she had money in her which the seamen might have embezzled, Capt Smith of the Tarington took 2 of the chests, and I the other two. The men say there is much money in the hold. The officers say she was large and well laden. The master and 26 or 28 men were slain. I lost one man and had one woimded, and the Tarington had 2 drowned, and lost her mast. I am going on the Dutch coast until further instructed. [1^ foges^ April 18, 66. Petition of John Massey, of co. Chester, to the Protector. I am indebted in 700Z., for whidi many of my kindred stand bound. I have sold all my personal estate, and my real estate being mort- gaged during the v*-ars, I have nothing whereon to bring up my 6 diSdren, but by sale of the estate, worttt 40 marks a year, whereby the heir, who has now neither education nor refief, would have 6i. a year, and his uncle, John Downes, would bring him up. I beg an order to the chief justice at Chester to allow my son, who is 18, by his guardian, to suffer a common recovery with bar. Subscribed and recommended by his son William, John and Jas. Downea, and John Leigh. With reference, 14 April 1654, to CounciL [1 sheet^

April 18. Order thereon in Council granting the petition. [/. 75, p. 249.]

[April 18.] 67. Petition of the mayor, baihffs, and burgesses of Berwiek-on- Tweed to the Protector, to authorke, as has been customary, fit persons, in both nations to suppress the wrongs done on both sides the Tweed, and to appoint greater penalties for such as work on the Lord's Day. The town being important, though poor and barren in the country round, had several liberties granted, 22 Edw. IV., for support of the garrison, viz., the farming of the fishing in the Tweed and taking salmon, which is Haa chief of their support, and every water

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67. I- LiM o/ 13 English and Scotch gentlemen desired to be

in the Commission, [f 2>age.]

April 18. Reference thereon by Council to Lambert, Strickland, and Mack- worth, to report. [/. 76, p. 250.]

April 18. 68. Petition 'of the weU-afiected servants and creditors of the late King to the Protector. There is a petition to you and also an Ordinance on our behalf, approved by Council in your absence, to this efiect —

1. That the restraint laid upon the late King's goods in the hands

of the Trustees for their sale or of private persons, and not in use, be taken off, and the goods sold for our relief, according to several Acts of Parliament thereon.

2. That a further power be given for getting in the money due to

us by the said Acts, on discovery of concealed personal

estate of the late King, Since then, we hear that you intend to have most of the goods for your own use, and cannot diooae them till the trustees have brought in their accounts, and that therefore the said Ordinance cannot be passed. We are willing to submit to your pleasure about the goods, but we beg that the Ordinance may pass as to getting in the moneys upon discoveries, that we may have something to keep ua from starving. With reference thereon to Council, 22 March 1653-4. [Ipagc]

April 18. Reference thereon by Council to Maj.-Gen. Skippon, and Cols. Mackworth, Sydenham, and Montague, to report. [7, 75, p. 251.]

April 18. 69. Petition of Giles Horaington and Jerome Bodley, for 300 surveyors, clerks, and messengers, employed by the Dmry House Trustees, to the Protector. The order of 27 Dec last for payment to us forthwith of 10,000L was not obeyed till after 7 weeks, and the trustees have not ascertained, as ordered, what remains yet due, though we have often solicited it.

Also the trustees, in stating our accounts, defalk half our pay- ment for Lord's days, riding days, and days of drawing up and engros- sing surveys, though those services are essential and hazardous, and it is contrary to their contract which was to pay us i6s. a day, and against the order of the Committee for Obstructions allowing us IBs. a day without exception. We have been obliged to borrow largely, and

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suffered much for want of payment, some of us not daring to return to our homes.

We beg a strict order to the trustees to state what is still due to us, and speedy payment, in pityto our afflicted condition, [1 sheet] Annexing,

69. I. Order, hy the Committee for removmg obstructions i/n

sale of deH/nquents' estates, on report from the mb-com- mittee as to the best mode of surveying them, that the 25 sets of surveyors he reduced to 10, of 7 persons each, and one s^ of 4 for Wales, a/nd that each have an allowance of 15s, a day. 19 Sept. 1651. [f page. Copy.']

April 18. Order in Council, on report on the case, that the Drury House Trustees speedily return an account of the allowances and salaries due to the petitionee, according to the former order. [7. 75, p. 231,] Annexing,

70. I. Report alluded to, 6 April 1654, [^ page.]

[April 18.] 71. Petition of Lady Anne Blount, daughter of Montjoy Earl of Newport to the Protector, to issue a special commission upon her whole case. Never contracted marriage with "William Blount, and could not do it without her father's consent, being under his tuition. But Blount,hoping that she would move her father to compound rather than run the scandal of malicious tongues, and that he should gain money thereby, pretends that she is contracted to him, and that he will marry her, whether she will or no.

There being now no Bishops' Courts for such cases, she appealed to the Commissioners of the Great Seal, but they can only issue a commission on the late Act in Puckering's case, without a warrant, whereas hers ought to be grounded not only on that Act, but on ancient and general law, such as were formerly granted. Begs such a com- mission to discreet and able men, as these false scandals not only prejudice her, but trouble her parent. With reference thereon to Council, 13 April 1654. [1 sheet. Signed by the Protector.]

April 18. Reference in Council on her petition to Cooper, Mackworth, Strickland, Montague, and Rous, to report. [/. 75, p. 252,]

[April 18,] 72. Proposed order by the Protector that — as Wm.Blount, a recusant

Papist, who has been in arms, has with his accomplices, feJsely pub- lished that Lady Anne Blount, daughter of Montjoy, Earl of New- port, who is not yet 17, and lives with her father, ia contracted to him in marriage, from which calumny she requests to be cleared, and to be left free to marry elsewhere ; — the Commissioners of the Great Seal grant one or more commissions to fit persons to summon Blount and his accomplices before them, proceed against them on the said libels, examine him on oath if he appears, and if not, proceed to judgment according to right, for freeing her from all further pretences of contract, and from all molestation of the said AVm. Blount. [3 pages.]

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April 18. 73. Petition of Lieut. -Gen. George Monk to the Protector. There are arrears due to me for service in Ireland, as lieut. -colonel in the General's regiment in Leinster, 1641-43, and as adjutant- general to the Mimster forces, 1646-47, and for service in Ulster, 1647-49, as commander-in-chief of the forces, and Governor of Car- rickfergus. The Commissioners in Ireland have given me deben- tures for service in 1642-43, but say there is no establishment for the rest, though I was promised 20s. a day aa adjutant, 408. as com- mander-in-chief, and 20s. as Governor of Carrickfergus. I am told that without your special order I cannot be paid for these services, nor even my debentures for lands in Ireland, till the reduced forces there and the standing army have lands assigned for their arrears.

I beg satisfaction out of the lands of Walter Rourke, Sir Thomas and Laurence Esmond, and — Sinnot, in Wexford and Kildare, at the rates ai which lands are granted to other officers, and debentures for the services still unstated. With reference thereon to Council, 11 April 1654. [1 page.'] Annexing,

73. I. Proposed order [by Monk"] to be made on his petition [| page.]

April 18. 74. Reference thereon to Cols, Sydenham, Mackworth, and Montage, and Mr. Strickland, to report, [f ^ag'e. Also I. 75, p. 253.] '

74. I. Befereiice thereon by the said i

Gen. Edw. Whalley, Cols. Qoffe, Clark, and Lieut.'Col. Ghas. Worsl&y, to deterrmne what pay should he allowed Monk f<yr the services for which there ie no eatablishment. 20 April 1654. [J page.]

74. II. Report by WhaZley, Clark, and JVorsley, that he was com- missioned by Lord Lisle, 29 Dec. 1646, to be adjutant of foot vn his army, a/nd should have 20s. a day ; 408. as comma/rtder-i/rb-chief vn Ulster, but nothing as Qovemor of Carrickfergus, as he had aUowamces in other capacities at the aanie time. 25 April 1654. [1 page.] "

April IS. 75. Petition of Wm. Davenant to the Protector. Whilst prisoner

in the Tower, I was exchanged for an officer in Parliament service, by Gen. Blake, and Col. Bingham, Governor of Guernsey, but de- tained prisoner 2 years after the exchange. The Court of Articles, on my petition, gave me a certificate [see JVb. 74. n.] and liberty on ball to solicit its issue, but I have been arrested for debt, and made a double prisoner.

I beg freedom from writs, protection during the dependence of my case, and liberty to live obediently in my native country, being incapable of the late Act of Oblivion, because I was then a prisoner, though contrary to the obligation of my exchange. With reference thereon to Council, 20 Mardi 1653-4. [1 sheet.} An/nex-

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75. I. Case of WUUam or Sw Wm. Dwuenant, before the Cowr missioners for Relief on Artides,

On 9 July 1650, Parliament wppoivied lAr/i to he tried by the Sigh Cov/H of JvMice for treason, hut w> proceed- inga were taken.

12 Nov. 1651. Col. John Bvngham made am, agreement

with Col. Roger Burgee, Governor of Castle Comet, for his

exchange for Copt. John Clarke, prisojier in the castle

, {who was therevipon set free, and is in the service'), a/nd

ordered his release and a pass to London or beyond seas.

General Blake certifies that he was in Guernsey in Nov. 1651, a/nd passed his word for performance of this agree- ment, a/nd there is no proof that Davena/at has forfeited his claim to it by any hostility to Parliament. Yet he is still a prisoner, and has petitioned for Uherty. [li pages.]

75, n. Certificate of the Commissioners for Rdief on Articles to ParUament. This case is distinct from others, because the faith of Col. Bvngham, of the general who empowered him, a/nd of the a/rmy whereof he is a Tnernber, are con- cerned. General Blake also passed his word, and the Act constituting this Court declares that no violation ofengage~ ments is to be permitted ; but as the engagement was not confirmed by Parliament, we can/not give rdief. hut must resort to ParUament. 13 signatures. [Co^, 1 page.]

75. m. Col. John BiTigham to Lord Bradsha/w. I am, much cortcemed in the blemish Gen. Blalce a/nd I have received, by the breach of conditions with Sir Wm. Davenard. He has lately been made a prisoner for debt, whilst he remaims a prisoner on bail to the Cov/rt of Artides, to return to the Tower wh&n demanded; amd thereby he cannot stir ovi of town to recover his debts. He has now petitioned the Cov/rt of Articles to be free from other arrests whilst he ie their prisoner, a/nd for 6 weeks after his freedom. I hope, in lieu of his 2 years' imprison/ment after exchange, the Court will allow him some further time to follow his occasions, as his sufferings, contrary to the articles of war, have been great. 1 Feb. 1653-4. [Copy, 1 page.]

[April 18.] 76. Bequests of Davenant. 1. For foil liberty, having endured 2 years* imprisonment in the Tower, and being a year more imder bail not to stu- from the town.

2. Stay of 2 writs by which I have lately been arrested, and made double prisoner.

3. Prolongation of the 6 weeks' freedom from arrest promised — '-after my release to 6 months.

~"-eii£ral pardon, that I may live as a faithful subject.

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April 18. Eeferenee thereon to Cols, Sydenham, Mackworth, and Mon tague, Mr, Strickland, and Sir A. A. Cooper, to report. [/. 75 2>. 253.]

April 18. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1, 5, 7, 8. The Ordinance for further suspending the proceedings of the judges named in the Act for relief of creditors and poor prisoners till May 22, read twice, and to be presented by Cooper to the Protector. Approved by him and passed for law, and to be printed and published.

3. The Admiralty Commissioners to treat with Col, Sydenham about certain timber in Carisbrook Park marked for the navy, and to consider whether it would be best for him to pay its value, or to provide a proportionable quantity of timber in lieu thereof for the navy, and to kaue their orders accordingly, and meanwhile to stay its feUing.

6. Order, — on information by the Sadlers' Hall Committee ap- pointed to take care of the collections in England and Wales for rehef of the inhabitants of Marlborough, and rebuilding the town consumed by fire, that divers sums are detained in the hands of the collectors, whereby the charity of good people is detained and the inhabitants frustrated of relief, — that all churchwardens, mayors and other oflScers who have such moneys in hand pay them immediately to the said Committee, as they will answer their neglect and contempt at their peril.

9. Sydenham to be one of the Commissioners to treat with the French Ambassador this afternoon instead of Lord Lisle, who is out of town.

10. An Ordinance for settling the office of postmaster general, and the postage of inland and foreign letters, read the 1st and 2nd time, and ordered to be read again on Friday.

13. The several representations of the Committee for taking the accounts of the Commonwealth referred to Sydenham, Cooper, and Mackworth, to report.

14. The petition of Margaret, relict of Sir Richard Bolton, late Lord Chancellor for Ireland, referred to Mackworth, Sydenham, and Cooper, to report,

20, To communicate to Major-Gen, Lambert the paper containing the desires touching .the 7 companies of Sir Wm, Constable's regiment.

22. Order that 746Z, 15s., the balance due to Lieut.-Col. Rose- worm for arrears of pay, as stated by the Committee for Accounts, be paid him out of his own discoveries of money or estate of the Crown, bishops, deans, and chapters or delinquents, which the re- spective trustees are to examine, and assign to hira. Approved 4 May,

23. Council adjourns their sitting till Frid) pp. 249-254.] ,,—

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April 18. 77. Capt, Peter Foote to the Admiralty Committee. Major ^ Brier, Burton tells me verbally that you wish me to convoy the northern fishers. As no victuals could be procured at Yarmouth, I have come to Harwich, and hope to be supplied in a few days, and then return to Yarmouth for further orders. I can only carry 6 weeks' victuals, and for the north, 3 or 4 months' are required.

Mr. Ridley's petition complains of losing 30(3Z. through my neglect of duty, but the captain's place is not to watch, only to command the masters and officers to be watchful, which I did. His was only an old dogger boat, not worth more than 100^, and the lading did not belong to him, nevertheless I am sony for the accident being under my command, and the loss falling on such a poor man. [IJ pages."}

April 19. 78. Petition of the ancient Hackney coachmen of London and Westminster to the Protector. We have, from the beginning of the wars, been ready to serve with our horses in the artillery train under Lord Essex and others, for which large sums are due to us. But yet we arc mightily oppressed by a number of Hackney coaches set up by coachmakers, harness makers, innkeepers, ostlers, tapsters, nay many gentlemen and ladies. Thus leather, iron, timber, &c have been wasted, the prices of hay, &c much enhanced, coach horaes spoiled, the streets worn and oltetructed to the hazard of passengers, parishes much burdened with the wives and children of Hackney coachmen who die or break, and the useful trade of watermen much discouraged.

We have spent much time and money in soliciting Parliament for redress, and the late Parliament read our bill twice, and commanded a bill to be drawn up for us, but the House was dissolved. The Lord Mayor and aldermen have since commended our proposals to you, and we beg order for their expedition. 8 signatures. With reference thereon to Council, 5 April 1654, [1^ pages.J

April 19. 79. Petition of Rich. Turner to the Protector. I have been as soldier for the State through the wars, but am undone by Capt. Step. Rich's having got my bark, and the money that I earned. In 1648 I complained to the then Navy Committee, who ordered him to prove his propriety in the Admiralty Court, where I im- pleaded him, but he left England, giving bail for my satisfactioiL Judgment is now given, in my favour, and the Admiralty Judges commend me to the Admiralty Commissioners for relief. I beg that they may be ordered to consider my case and relieve me. With reference to the Admiralty Commissioners. [1 page.] Anriexing,

79. I. Meport of the Admiralty Judges to the AdmvraUy Com- tfi'dtee that the petitioner's small ship, the Swallow, while engaged for the service at Liverpool, was taken by Pri/nce B/wpert and subsequently retaken, and by the commander- in-chief of the forces th^, delivered to Capt. Rich for the lise of the Comm^Tviuealth ; no satisfaction having been made to Tv/mer, he proceeded against Rich in the Admi- ralty Court, but as that Court ca/a neither condemn Rich nor

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■make restitution to Turner, they recommend him. for relief, and Ui<^ for discharge. Doctors' CoTnmons, March 1653-4. [1 page.'] 75. II. Request iy Luke BawUnaon, who was bail for Rich, to be discharged of further trouble, the vessel not being con- . dem/md. 24 April 1654. [\ page.]

VOL. LXX: April 20-30, 1654.

April 20. 1-14. Assignments by Wm. Davis, fishmonger, to Eich. Rogers, grocer, both of London, of 6 debentures, set over to him by Tim. Gent, mercer of Leek, co. Stafford, 21 March 1653-4, and assigned to Gent by 6 soldiers of Col. John Bowyer's regiment, co. Stafford, 10 March 1653-4, for arrears due to them respectively for ser- vice, on accounts prefixed, and certified 15 and 22 Dec by Edw. Downes, Thos. Gent, and Tim. Edge, Commissioners for monthly assessments in the county, Davis engaging that the soldiers deben- tures are not false or forged, and shall freely pass on the purchase of delinquents' estates, viz. : —

£ s. d. Rich. Austen - - - - -1650

Thos, Lomas, Handley Green, co. Stafford - 14 10 4 Rich. Lomax „ „ - 14 10 4

Rich. Baker, Newcastle [under Lyne], co. Staf- 16 5 0

ford. John Cliffe, seijeant to Oapt, John Port - 65 13 5

Wm. Davenport, trooper under Lieut.-Col. 77 11 8

Watson. [li papers, the bonds being printed forTns filled up.]

April 20, 15-18. Like assignment by Davies to Rogers of a debenture set over to him by Wm. Gent, mercer of Leek, co. Stafford, 12 April 1654, and assigned to Leek by John Hall of Longner, Astonfield parish, co. Stafford, 16 March 1653-4, of llli. 10s. 5d., being his arrears for service, on a like account prefixed of 10 Dec. 1653. [i papers.]

April 20. 19-27. Like assignment by Davies to Rogers of 3 debentures set over to him 20 Feb. l653-4,by Wm.Gent, andhy John Robinson, of Leek, co. Stafford, to Gent, 30 Jan, 1653-4, and assigned to Robinson by 3 troopers in Col. Simon Rudgley's regiment, 30 Jan, 1653-4, being their arrears for like service on like accounts prefixed of 29 Dec. 1653, viz,:—

£ s. d. Chris. Oreton - - - - - 90 13 4

Fras. Boden - - - - - 90 13 4

Wm. Boden - - - - - 90 13 4

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28. Major Wm. Burton to the Admiralty Comniittee. I wiBh the Marigold were here, or the voyage will be overthrown, the time of the year being so far spent. I sent your letter by a ketch to the Do^er bank, with orders to throw it overboard in case the vesael ■were taken, and bade them stay all vessels in the Roads from going northerly. Some of the Iceland men, sailing from Tynemouth with- out convoy, were taken ; 3 or 4 got into Berwick. 40 sail of North Sea men wait for a small man-of-war, such as the Weymouth or Sparrow Pink, as convoy, as although there is now peace with the Dutch, there are m^iy pirates. I beg you to send a sharp letter to the smith here, threatening to imprison or hang him if he does not proceed with the anchors, as he has 23 tons of the State's iron, and is a lying knave, I want 4 or 5 of the greatest anchors, and he has long promised them. [2. pp.] ATimeid-ng,

28. I. Nick. Allin to his wife, at North YarmovA,

Tynemovih, I and 3 others -were chased hy 2 small i of-vxtr, bwt got into Berwick when they were %vithin musket shot of tis. We want aid, there being Tnamy men- of'VJor about. We got into this trovhle by coming im. here for ov/r salt, amd had to pay 16s. a wey excise for U.

Sparrow and 2 Holland men-of-war. Bervnck, 12 April 1654. [1 page.]

April 1^. 29. List of sums varying from 20 'to 240 rix dollars promised Batisbon. "by 19 counts of the Wettarabian CoUege monthly, for 3 or 4 months [to Charles II.] as an Engliah subsidy, the total being 1,764 rix dollars, agreed on at a meeting held 22 December 1653. The largest donor is the Count of Hainault, 240. The Rheingrave gives 96, Count Solms 144, &c. Endorsed by Nicholas, "A list of " how much one Romer month for every of the Counts of Wetta- rabia comes . to, but some of them promised the King 4 Romer months, and none less than 3. \2 pp. German.]

April 21. 30. Petition of Constant Jessop, minister, to the Protector. I was 3 years ago interdicted the exercise of my ministry in Bristol, on misrepresentation by Capt. Bishop before Council of a sermon I preached at the choice of a mayor, and was banished from coming within 10 miles of the city. I beg leave to go to the city, and preach there if desired, this order notwithstanding. [1 paqe.] '

April 21. Order thereon granting the petition. Approved 4 May. [/. 75, p. 255.]

April 21. 31. Petition of Roger Lee, prisoner in the Tower, to the Pro- tector, for release, not having a penny to buy bread but what charity brings in. Was apprehended on suspicion of treason, the thought of which he abominates, knowing that God has set the government of these nations on the shoulders of his Highness. Begs

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consideration of the rashness of his youth and meanness of bis condition, being fatherless and motherless, but apprentice with a well-affected man, and his future depending on his diligence and good demeanour. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654.

April 21. Note o£ its reading in Council, but no order. [/. 75, p. 255.]

April 21. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Committee for inspection of Treasuries to consider' how 7,0001. may best be raised, and paid for the Council's contin-

2. Skippon and Mackworth to consider the contempt charged on Jos. EJgby, and to report.

3. The Committee on the 50,000?. secured to the City of London by several lords to send for such papers and accounts as may enable them to report.

4. The Trustees for maintenance of ministers authorised to give warrants to their receivers to pay the executors of Thos. Wynyffe, D.D., late Bishop of Lincoln, all such sums as they received as rents and pensions due during the time he was bishop, till bishops' lands were by Ordinance of Nov. 1646 vested in trustees for tiie use of the commonwealth. Approved 4 May.

6. The Army Committee empowered to issue warrants to the Treasurers-at-War to pay Col. Alured 410?., to be disbursed for the army contingencies on an especial service. Approved 4 May.

10. The articles of peace, union, and confederation between the Protector and the TJnited Provinces, with the ratification thereof by the Protector, read, signed, sealed, and consented to by Council. Order to advise the Protector that the same be delivered to the ambassadors of the said States.

13. Order on report that Dav. Bareebe discharged, and a wairant issued in that behalf to the seijeant-at-arms, and_that Hen. Welsh — Dowdee be continued in custody.

14. A clause to be added at the close of the order of Tuesday last, concerning Lieut.-Col. Koseworm's satisfaction for his arrears out of discoveries, that if any shall pay him the sum aforesaid out of concealed State moneys, his acquittance for so much shall be a full discharge. [/. 75, pp. 254-256.]

April 22. 32. Customs' Commissioners to Wm. Jessop, clerk of the Council. Cnetom Honse, Jf Council thinks fit to order the import of the 40 tuns of wine named in youis of the 21st for the use of his Highness, though in several ships not named, and express the quantity in each in writing to the Commissioners, on the first entry of the ships into the open Custom House, but not to exceed 40 tuns, it can be done without prejudice or colour to_ others to import greater quantities of French wines, with or without payment of customs. Endorsed with note that the wines were desired by M, fanquairt and Mdme. Durette. [1 pa^e.]

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April 21. 33. Capt Peter Foote to the Admiralty Committee. I will sail

!;ae Brier, to-day, and obgei-ve your instructions. In assisting the captain

""* ■ of the Woodbridge frigate in impressing men, I found the colliera

abuse your protection by passing off 4 or 5 young and able men on

our visits as the officers specified in their orders, who are mostly

ancient men. Many of the &hips have no guns, yet gunners are

allowed in their orders, and the colliers never carry a boatswain.

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April 21. 34. Capt. Rich. Stayner to the Admiralty Committee. I put The ii^jmoath. our prisoners on shore, and put to sea again. 20 leagues N.W. of the Texel we met 4 sail, one being a Dutch private man-of-war with 3 prizes. We took the man-of-war and one of the prizes, which belonged to Barking, but nearly had her retaken by a French shallop off the Spurm. Ilaving landed the prisoners at Burlington, we went after the other 2 prizes, but could not get sight of them. I hear there are 4 Dutch men-of-war about Tabb's Head, who have taken 7 prizes within these 10 days. I will hasten to Yarmouth Roads for further orders. [| page."}

April 22. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Ordinances for uniting Scotland into one commonwealth with England, for erecting Courts Baron in Scotland, and for settling the estates of several excepted persons in Scotland in trustees, to be sent to the commander-in-chief in Scotland, who is to have them published in all the shires of Scotland.

2. Notice to the several ports and all others concerned, that a peace is concluded with the States General, which is to be proclaimed on 26 April, and that restitution is to be made of all ships taken on either side after 12 days in these seas ; after 6 weeks in places on this side Cape St. Vincent; after 10 weeks in the Mediterranean, and to the Equinoctial line ; and after 8 months beyond the Equi- noctial line. With note to the Customs' Commissioners, enclosing a copy and desiiing them to communicate it to the several ports. [/. 75, ^. 255-256.]

April 22. 35. Capts. Philip Gethings and Thos. Adames to the Admiralty

The Presion. Committee. We have been ready to sail for Hoseley Bay since Wednesday, to join the Vice- Admiral's squadron. We find that out of your tender affection for the good of trade, you have given the colliers warrants protecting their mates, carpenters, gunners, and boatswains from being pressed, but we can show that they much abuse them by inserting young men's names therein, while they have old and useless men for such officers, and a boatswain was never known in a collier, [1 page.}

April 25, 36. Request by Lieut.-Col. Thos. Biscoe and Wm. Style to the

President of the Council of State. We beg that the 7 companies of Sir Wm. Constable's regiment ordered for Scotland may be allowed 140 tents, a siirgeon'.s chest, 7 drums, 100 snaphance muskets and ban- doleer collars, and 700 enapsacks ; also pay for a surgeon's mate, P8«. H

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gunsmith and mate, and a drumbeater to each company. As the 400^. assigned ub on Goldsmiths' Hall cannot soon be paid, let us have it from the Tower Treasury, and it can be repaid to Col. Berk- stead, 80 that we may pay our quarters in our march. Also we desire an order to the Army Committee to continue the 30 recruits each of Lieut.-Col. Eiscoe's and Capt. Eyton's companies, as long as they remain in Scotland. 18 April. [| page.']

April 25, Reference of the above, and of another paper about guns, tents, and increase of money for Scotland, to Maj.-Gen. Lambert, to offer such orders and warrants as he thinks fit. [/. 74, p. 55,]

[April 25,] 37. Petition of Hen. Clerke, major in the late King's army, to the Protector. On the rendition of Winchester garrison, went to Oxford, and soon after that garrison was blocked up by Commissioner-Gen. Ireton, late Lord Deputy, left on Ireton's engagement that he should have the full benefit of what articles were made for the town, and with a pass from Gen. Fairfax, went beyond seas to travel. Being sued by one Joice for cattle, which dining the wars he drove away for Winchester garrison, was obliged to have recourse to the Commissioners for articles; but as there may be some dispute, because Ireton's engagement was not sealed (though Admiral Desborow has certified to his hand), begs a particular commendation of his case to the present Commissioners for articles. With recom- mendation, 3 March 1653-4, to the said Commissioners, to allow petitioner the benefit of the engagement, by his Highn^s being satisfied that it was signed. [Copy, ^^ pp-] Annexing,

37. I- Statement hy Ireton oj the circumstances of Gierke's

Oxford a/lid remaining in the army's quart&ra tUl he had the General's pass to travel, 8 Jime 1649. Certified by GoL John Beshorow, 4 Fd). 1652-3. With reference of the case hy the Protector to Cov/neil, 29 March 1654. [Copy, li pp.]

[April 25.] 38. Report by the Committee for Articles of War confirming the truth of the petition, and that Clerke was intended to be included in Oxford articles, though not named therein, but the engagement was not confirmed by Parliament ; they cannot ^ve plenary relief on this account, and also because the engagement was not sealed, and they are only authorized to accept certificates under the hand and seal of commanders. Signed by John Bradshaw and 9 others. [ParchTfient. 1 sheet]

[April 25.] 39. like petition naming him as Hen, Clerke of Exford, co. Wilts, and begging reference to Council. With reference accordingly. 29 March 1654. [1 sheet]

April 25. Reference thereon by Council to Cols. Jones and Mackworth, Sir Anth. Ash. Cooper, and Mr. Strickland, to report. [/, 75, p. 258.]

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1, The Lord Preaident having last Saturday issued a warrant to take into custody Charles Eich and John James, on infonnatioii of a quarrel between them, both parties appeared before Council, where both were bound in 1,000^. and 2 sureties inl.OOO^. not to fight each other, nor break the public peace.

2. An Ordinance to be prepared for preventing duels, Mackworth, Strickland, Skippon, and Cooper to prepare a draft, and confer with counseL

5. The petition of the mayor and burgesses of Abingdon, co. Berks, committed to Jones, Mackworth, Strickland, and Cooper, to report.

7. That of Ed. Hanehet, usher to the late court of wards, read and laid aside.

8. Council having ordered on April li, that 2001. should be paid James Challenor, the Commissioners for inspecting Treastiries are to consider on what Treasury it may best be charged.

9. On consideration of the ease on thepetition of Sir Ed. Eaynton, concerning certain downs and lands claimed by him as an inheri- ance, the question being whether the ^same be part of the manor of Bishop Cannings, parcel of the late possessions of the Bishop of Sanim, Council thinks fit to refer it to an ordinary proceeding at law. Awnexitig,

40. I. Beport of the Committee to whom, the case was referred by Ooiimcil, recapitulati/ng the former BtateTfients [See p. 43 suprA,] and addmg thai, Bab. Henley produced dems to prove that ike lands belonged to the Bishopric of Sarwm, and that Sir Edward's executors held them only by lease, i that they thvnk the matt&f should be left to law. £1|

11. Order on report on Capt. Thos. Sydenham's petition [See 8 and 16 March swprti] that the 600^. ordered be paid out of 811Z. Is. Id. received by Gieo. Dawson and Thos. Errington, of Newcastle, Com- miaaionera for public debts, and remaining in their hands as collectors of an imposition on coals in Newcastle, and that they pay it ac- cordingly. Approved 4 May, and warrant signed 11 May, 1654. Anyiexi/ng,

41, I. Report offered by the Gommiittee that the QOOl. should be paid from the Prerogative treaswry, ikey frnd/mg tio other less bibrdened with public charges. 11 April 1654, [^page.]

41. II. Beport for its payment as granted by the order, [ipage.]

41. in. Warrant to Dawson and Errmgton for payment of the GOOl. to Sydenham,, and the bcUanee 2111. 48. 1<^. to Wm. Maddison. [Draft, J ^ pages.'}

12. The report from the Committee on the petitions of Ed. Ed- monds and liuke Ivory and others, on behalf of several persons who

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dlBbu^ed small sum, upon U.e propositions in 1642, 'f e™^]?* ^ the former Committee, to which Desbo.ow and Jonts ale added, U> report. .,> >

13. Order on report from the Committee, on Susan Bowens petition, that the Committee for Ely Hou» §'« ';r,"f '" '^^ Treasurer to pay her what the, think fit, between fO'.^yi^^^* to make up her husband's pension of Is. a week to 6». tdl further order. Approved 4 May. Amn^ing,

42. I. IkpoHmv -which the order i, fomuUxldatins that ^ vly neeesdtmK. <md that Maj.-Oen. Shffmi, arid othtr, have cwtifud ha- good service in making dwcmerm. Pipage.]

14. Thurloe to send forthwith for the Henjds, and order that the prockiraing of the peace between his Highness and the Umted Provinces to-morrow be put into an effectual way, according to Council's declaration lately pubhshed.

15. Some variations being made in the order on the report on Sir Bich. Temple and Dame Christian, widow, and the creditors of Sir Peter Temple, deceased, the araended order ™*is^ day pre- sented to Council by Mackworth, and approved, vi. : That *» J«« of the Court of Common Pleas admit Eich. Temple (an mfant under 21) to levy one or more fines, and by his guarfian to suffer recovejy of all his manors and lands in England tor better conveying the same on trustees, and the use of the said fines and reeovones shall by indenture be declared to be to the use of such as are »™t'»™J in articles enrolled in the Court of Chancery between Sir Rich Temple and the creditors of Sir Peter Temple, for 11 years m trust for the S creditors, towards payment of his debt., and for pre^nt support of Dam, Christian .and Sir Kickarf- The Jinee. »eov^^^^ and indentures are to give power to So- Kichard to charge the manors and lands, after expiration of 11 years "'f'. P'J™™' f 2.000i for discharge of other debts of Sir Peter s, Ijside those ex- pressed in the said articles, and also after raising the 2,000!,, to make a jointure of the premises to such wife as he shall marry, the re- minder of the maiors and premises to bo settled as by former deed of settlement, , j. » 1.^1

Also that Sir Kichard be enabled to make assurances to Abel Dayrell of lands which ha<J been exchanged between him and bir Peter on his indosure thereof [/. 74, pp. 53-59.]

Anril25 43. Keport by Lieut.-Col.Kelsey on a reference from the Protector.

^l" onJt.Harbm's^equestfor the phioe of baaiff and keeper of the

prison at Sandwich, that it was granted by Patent m the time of Eliaibeth and Charles at a salary of 12<i. a day, hut later by a Com- mission from the Revenue Committee, and now is in the gitt ol his Highness. It was held by Mr. Squib, who hs^ surrendered his -jitetest to Harbin, and he is fit for the place. [Draft, 1 •pa^c]

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April 25. 44. Warrant by the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries to the Treasurers for [sale of] delinquents' lands to pay 1,609Z. 68. lOd. to Rich. Hutchinson, to be issued on watrants of the Admiralty Com- missioners. Receipted 5 May. [1^ pages.']

April 26. 45. Petition of the inhabitants of Mashbury, co, Essex, to the Pro- tector, to confer their living, which is under sequestration, on Abr. Pinchbeck, a godly and orthodox divine, whom they have chosen unanimously, their late minister. Hen. Bates, having died 2 years ago, since which time they have had no settled minister. Six signa- tures, 1 by mark. With reference thereon to Council to appoint him if they are satisfied of his fitness, as his Highness is, 20 April 1654. [I p(tge.] Annexmff,

45. I. Certificate by the Earl of MvZgrave, Hen. Lahm, preacher at High Laver, a/nd John Meriton, preacher at Martvn's- in-the-fi^lds, im, favour of Abr. PiTichbeck, M.A. \_Scfrap.'\

45. II. Order of the Co-nvniittee for Phtndered Ministers appoint- ing Hen. Bates to the cure of Mashbury, with the vicarage house, glebe land, t&c, Rob. Gray, the vica/r, kavi/ng deserted his cure, and gone to the Ca/valiers' anwy. 27 Oct. 1643. [1 page:\

April 26. Order thereon appointing Pinchbeck vicar in place of Bates. [J. 74, p. 60.]

[April 26.] 46. Bepresentation of the merchants and tradesmen of London to the Protector, We think the late Act depriving the buyer of re-allowance of excise and impost on foreign goods altered or sold to be exported very prejudicial to the revenue and to trade, because few importers export again themselves, therefore if the buyers are not allowed the imposts, which are 10 or 15 per cent., or more, our imposts will be confined to home consumption, and Scotland and Ireland, and foreign parts will be suppHed from the Netherlands and other parts. By which means —

1. We shall lose customs.

2. Our ships and mariners will want employment.

3. The labourers wUl lose the wages for receiving and shipping off imports.

4. The whole trade will infinitely suffer, for those who buy foreign commodities here take English manufactures as well, which they will not do if they have to buy foreign goods abroad.

Instances of bad effects from the working of this principle in other parts.

Seven reasojs against its adoption in England. All who under- stand trade know that the best expedient to attract and enlarge it is to make the ports free, whilst these Acts would contract home trade and almost extinguish foreign ; whereas the enlarging the free- dom of the ports for import and export would make this country the magazine of both eastern and western nations, and keep in abundant supplies, without which the State's ammunition and

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shipping can only be supplied by pre-contract, at excessive rates. 6 ApriL Noted for the merchants to attend again on Wednesday. [2 1 large closely-vmtten pages.]

[April 26.] 47. [The merchants and retailers of London to Council.] We think we have satisfied you that unless the Ordinances against the re-aUowanc6 of half-subsidy and excise on foreign goods re-exported are repealed, most of our trade will be extinct, and if you allow it to the importer only, the retailers must turn importers, or the mer- chants retailers, which will ruin many. You wish us to enumerate those commodities whidi wUl be most prejudiced. They will be, — Wool and its several manufactures, which would so rise in price by the tax on soap, oil, alum, copperas, &c, that they would grow dear, and foreign nations would make their own.

English iron is greatly injured by the late excise of Is. 6d., of which foreign iron is eased, so that we shall lose a gallant revenue, and have to purchase it from abroad.

Also manufactures here of foreign materials, as cotton, wool, hemp, silk, &C., would suifer much by excise at their export.

Also the Bardadoes sugars could not be brought here to be refined and undersell the Dutch, if 2s. per cwt, were charged on export.

The commodities which are improved here, and on which half subsidy and excise used to be allowed at export, are, —

AH sorts of linens and canvas — whited or dyed ; spiceries — garbled from the dust ; grograin, mohairs, calicoes, &c — dyed ; copper plates — cut into bars or small pieces ; tobacco — made into rolls, or cut and dried.

Also spirits will be procured direct from France if the hot waters supplied by our foreign plantations are to pay excise as spirits.

We do not repine against public levies for the protection of the nation, but we would not have them so levied as to ruin trade, and destroy the tree in the manner of plucking the fruit. If the present rates fall short of the emergencies, we shall be ready to give our opinions about their supplysome other way. [2^chsely-'written pages.}

[April 26.] 48. Report on the best mode of levying Customs and Excise. That the present rates are exorbitant, and that the imposition of great taxes on portable goods is but an encouragement to escape them, and the desire of gain leads to great hazard. A more moderate imposi- tion would increase the revenue. For Spanish tobacco, the receipts are greater now when the tax is 12d. than when it was Ss.

By the last Excise Act, bone laco is taxed at 3a. in 20s., but we believe the receipts will be less than when it was Is. Similar in- stances might be given in cambrics, lawns, wrought silks, &c. High rates injure trade and encourage deceit. F:ench silks are thus cheaper and more plentiful since they were prohibited than before.

You will find scarcely anything received on the 10 per cent, tax for jewels. The severe laws in Spain and here do not prevent the export of buUion, but these things throw the trade out of the hands of the merchants and into the hands of small men, who practice deceit. This being an island, it is impossible to keep boats every-

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where to prevent import of uncustomed goods. Much abuse would

be prevented by limiting vessels to import the goods only of the place tbey come from, according to lists to be sent by the Customs' Commissioners, and to put the onus probandi on the defendant. m pages.']

April 26. 49. Report by Major-Gen. Lambert, on the desires of some mer- chants of London, about the late Ordinance for Customs and Excise, that on debate vnih divers of them, they presented something dis- ad-rant^eoiiB to trade, and particularly the withdrawing the re- allowance of customs on foreign goods re-exported. It is liable to abuses, but not equal to the inconveniences which may arise there- from.

The taking off the excise from old draperies will be a great ease to the people, it being very troublesome in the gathering, and will encourage that manufacture, and thereby trade in general. Yet as the State should be reimbursed by excise on other goods, it should be laid on those that will better bear it without injury to trade.

We tbmk the first buyer, on exporting goods imported, should have half the impost and all the excise, as before, and the increase of excise on other goods be considered by a Committee of Cotmcil, as it will take some time to perfect. This Committee should also consider of fit expedients to prevent fraud, and report speedily. [1 f yo^es.]

April 26. Order thereon in Council that the report be i^reed with, and referred back to the former Committee to consider further, and prepare Ordinances, also to confer with the Customs' Commissioners, and with such merchants as they choose. [/. 74, p. 62.]

April 26. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Col. Nat. Fiennes admitted one of his Highness' Council.

2. The heralds to publish the Protector's proclamation of peace between this Commonwealth and the Netherlands solemnly, and in several places in London, as is usual.

3. A paper by Wm. Norbuiy, offering a discovery of a fee- farm rent of 100 marks a year, referred to the Committee for the Treasuries, to receive the discovery and report.

5, 6. Rous and Mackworth to consider what rules are fit to be observed in admitting persons to sequestered livings and augmenta- faons. Also what should be done about the difference between Mra. Porter and Dr. Barnard concerning A\Tiitchurch rectory, and to report. "^

"^^ Order that the clause in the Ordinance for continuing the Excise —whereby it is provided that no allowance he made for heer or ale to be used in fishing ■ vessels at sea which is bought of the common brewer,— he suspended till further order. The Excise Commissioners to proceed accordingly,

9. Lambert's report from the Commissioners on the petition of the Adventurers ,for lands in Ireland referred back to the same Com- ™«*^ <» P>"esent to Coimeil a report in writing touching the matter

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10. Order on report on papers concerning Sir Wm. Constable's regiment and other affairs of Scotland, viz. :

(1.) That the Treasury Commissioners consider the best way for

pajTnent of iOOl. due for arrears to the regiment now charged

on Goldsmiths' Hall, and consult with and give order to the

Army Committee. (2.) That the Army Committee add to the establishment of the

army 1 surgeon's mate, 1 gunsmith, 1 gunsmith's mate, and 7

drummers to the 7 companies of Constable's regiment now

ordered to Scotland, and that they cause provision to be made

for them ; also a surgeon's chest. (3.) That the supernumeraries added to the foot companies under

Lieut.- Col. Biscoe and Capt. Eyton in Constable's regiment,

being 30 private soldiers in each company, be continued whUe

they are in Scotland. (4.) 50. That the Admiralty Committee issue warrants for

furnishing 7 companies of Constable's foot with 7 drums,

100 collars of bandoleers, and 700 snapsacks, out of the public

stores. (5.) That the Ordnance officers cause 1,000 tents to be provided

for use in Scotland, advise with Mr. Molins, and proceed as

they did in providing the last 1,000 tents. (6.) 51. That out of the 1,000 t«nts ordered, Col. Pride's regiment

have 203, and the 7 companies of Constable's regiment, 140. (7.) That the Committee for inspecting Treasuries see where 950?.

may best be charged for payment for the 1,000 tents. (8.) That the Ordnance officers provide 2 double guns for service

in Scotland. (9,) That.the Treasury Commissioners remind the Army Committee ; to add to the money assigned for Scotland, out of the present

3 months' assessment, such money as may answer the increase

of forces,

11. Order on Major-Gen. Lambert's propounding further desires forCol. Pride's- ■ ' r i s

(1.) That the supernumeraries, making them 1,000, be continued till further order.

(2.) That a month's pay be advanced on next Monday's muster.

(3.) 52. That the Admiralty Committee order them 10 drums, 10 halberds, and 200 bandoleer collars.

(4.) That the Army Committee order Pride 50^. for 1,000 knap- sacks by him provided. Annexing.

63. I. Pride's request for ike above, the fresh recruits being 300. Also for 270?. for 203 tents. [J page.]

12. Mackworth, Jones, and Sydenham to prepare an Ordinance to authorise some parishioners of John Simpson in London to receive the profits of the living, and dispose part to maintain a fit person to officiate there, and the residue to his wife and children.

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13, Col. Deaborow added to the Committee of Coimeil on Capt. Hume's petition.

14, Order on report from the Admiralty Committee on the Anthony, claimed tby Anthony Gay, and others, that she and her ladiQg — stayed at Bristol by the officers there, on apprehension that the owners had transgressed the Navigation Act, — be released, and restored to Gay. Annexing,

54. I, Report aiiuded to, tliat the ship belongs to English merchamts, but was stayed partly on saspidon that its purchase was only a pretext for brmgmg over French goods, but that an instrv/ment attested by the public notary of RocheUe having proved the sale of the ship, there is no cawse for iis detention. 20 April 1654. [1 page.} 54. If. Attestation by Joshua Ma/met, pvhUc notary of RocheUe, of the sale of the Anthorvy to Edna. Moore on b^alf of Anthony Gay and other merchants of Bristol, for 52,000 livres tou/mois. 26 Jan. 1654. [8 pages, transhitionfrom French.]

54. in. Beport by the Customs' Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee, that the Anthony was seized by their officers in Bristol on suspicion, beimg of Lubec, and manned with stramgers, hut that they believe the ship and goods really belong to Englishmen, and are not liable to forfeiture, as I3ie Actfor Navigation does not enjovti EngUsk ships from, ports of Europe to be mawned with English mariners, but only those from Asia, Africa, amd America. 6 April 1654, [J pages.]

16. The report from the Committee on Thoa. Ivy's petition, touching a decree in Chancery for alimony for his wife, — certifying that after several meetings, and hearing both parties. Ivy. declared himself willing to withdraw his petition, and apply to the Commis- sioners of the Great Seal, — agreed with, and Ivy's petition dismissed- if he make his application as aforesaid, the Commissioners are desired to end the same speedily. [I. 74, pp. 60-7.]

April 26. 55. Pres. Lawrence to the Generals of the Fleet. The Protector

Whitehall, and Coimcil being informed that there were lately at Portsmouth,

Exeter, and other western ports, several prisoners taken at sea]

desire you to dispose of all, except English, Irish, and Scotch'

as you think best. [Also I. 74!, p. 68.}

April 26. 56. Capt. Oer, Smyth to the Admiralty Committee I send a 'm,.'^?^'Bkv"'''*"^'f* °^ ^^ Governor of Landguard Fort for money delivered ' '■ him. The Newcastle and two others have come out of Harwich into the Rolling Grounds, and the Plover has gone towards Yar- mouth, to press men for them. I have been under sail, hut compelled to come to anchor through the fog. Vice- Admiral Lawson is still near Yannouth. [i page.] Annexing,

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56. I. Receipt hy Ben. Gifford, governor of Landguard Fort, from, Capt. Smith, of 2 chssts, contaitiing hags o/ raoTwy amounting to 11,700 gvAlders. 25 April 165*. [i ■po.ge:\

April 26. 57. Jas. Brocke to the Prize Commissioners. I have brought the Tlose East Indiaman into Hole Haven, a little below the Hope, and ■will get her up higher as soon as possible, She is a gallant ship, but only has ships' provisions on board, which are secured. The lieutenant in charge has acted very well, or things would have gone wrong, as I have a company of as wild seamen as ever breathed. The captains have landed the silver by order of the Admiralty Committee, at Landguard Fort and Yarmouth, but it is only double stivers and such like false coin of little value. There are also several seamen's chests and their contents of little value, which the lieutenant desires may be delivered to his men, who fought so stoutly for her, and thus save a disturbance. [1 page.']

April 26. 58. Jas. Brocke to the Prize Commissioners. I hope to get the prize ship into the Hope to-morrow. As all the men-of-war's men will be gone the first hour, and I left with only 3 seamen and 6 Flemings, I desire that some able men may be sent down. The ship's cargo consists of viotuaJs and drink, and shipping provisions of all sorts. [| page.}

[April 27.] 59. Petition of the ushers, messengers, and doorkeepers who attended the several Committees of the late Parliament, to the Pro- tector, for payment. Attended the said Committees faith&dly, but have received no salary. Parliament, on 28 Nov. 1653, ordered the Committees to consider what servants should be employed, and what salaries allowed, and some Committees agreed on reports, but through the sudden dissolution of Parliament, nothing was done ; cei-tifieates have since been granted them as to what salaries should be allowed. Are poor men, have large femilies, and have disbursed large sums for these Committees. With 11 signatures of servants to the Committee for the poor and justices of peace ; for petitions for public debts ; for Scottish affairs ; for prisons and prisoners, and for receiving petitions. With reference thereon, 9 Feb. 1653-4, to Mr. Scobell, to certify their particular services, what has been formerly allowed, and what should be allowed them, [1 page.]

[April 27.] 60. Report by Scobell on 8 of the above cases, and on that oi Geo. Vynes, usher and messenger to the Committee for tithes stating the sums that should be paid them for 6 months* attendance from lOZ. to 20i. each, and expenses. [2 pages."]

April 27. Order thereon for payment accordingly to the said 9 persons total, 134^. Os. Sd. salaries and allowances ; to be paid by Mr. Frost Approved 4 May. [J. 74, pp. 70, 71.]

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April 27. 61. Petition of John Lightfoot, master ol Catherine Hall Cambridge, to the Protector and Council. The late Committee for the Universities allowed him 90^. a year augmentation of main- tenance, moat of which is in arrears. Begs an order for payment and continuance, as granted to other masters, his mastership heing the least in the University. [J ^dye.']

April 27. Order in Council granting the petition, any former order of restraint notwithstanding. [/, 74, p. 72.]

[April 27.] 62. Petition of Margaret, Countess of Worcester, to the Protector, for some maintenance, if she cannot have her fifths, as other wives have had. Has only received 400?. in 9 years, and after 3 years' solicitation. Being a second wife, is not mother to Lord Herbert, from whom she h^ only received 201., yet Mr, Long, master of requests, says his Highness is informed that she is not in want ; but how can her husband help when the 31. a week allowed him by the State does not pay lodgings and keepers' fees ? Lord Herbert allows 3^. more, but it is uncertain, and not abundant to keep him and 6 servants in food. Considering her birth, takes no pleasure in trudging up and down on foot, or in a sculler, yet could not do otherwise, nor go attired like a gentlewoman, had she not sold her former clothes. With reference thereon to Council for speedy consideration, 21 ApriL [1 page.]

April 27. Reference thereon in Council to Lambert, Lisle, and Strickland, to report. [/, 74, p. 72.]

April 27. 63. Petition of Wm. Maddison to Council. Being one of the

Committee for Accounts, I have waived my private employments for 4| years to attend to this, but only received 100^., and am now in necessity, having spent in the service most of what I had for my family. I beg an. order for 2111. is. Id., the balance of 811?. 4s. Id. in the hands of Geo. Dawson, alderman, and Thos. Errington. merchant of Newcastle, concealed, but discovered to the Commis- sioners for Accounts. [1 page.']

April 27. Order for payment as requested, Dawson and Errington having discovered that the money was in their bands, and paid 600?., by order of 25 April, to Capt. Thos. Sydenham, leaving the balance 2111. is. Id: Approved 4 May. Noted as signed, 12 May 1654. [7.74,i>2>.72,73.]

April 27. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The money due from Mr. Manley, postmaster, for rent of post- age of letters, to be paid to G. Trost on account of the Council's contingencies, and Mr. Bond's warrants to be the first satisfied out of it.

2. Note thatCoi. Nath. Fiennes took the usual oath, and then sat in Council.

4. A report from the Commissioners for inspecting Treasuries

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concerning satisfaction of arrears to soldiers agreed with, and Mack- worth, Montague, and Fiennes to prepare an Ordinance thereupon, and present it.

5, The amendments of the Ordinance for further doubling on Deans and Chapters' lands and the glebe, made on Jones' report, read, and agreed to.

8. The report on the petition of Henry Lord Herbert referred to Lord Chief Justice Roile and Justices Atkins and Hales, to peruse the several cases and the Acts, &c., to which they refer ; to consider the powers derived to the Commissioners for removing Obstructions, and the order by them made therein, send for witnesses, and report.

12. Strickland and Sydenham added to the Committee on Hartlib's petition.

15. 64. In pursuance of an order of yesterday, Mackworth and Jones oifered this order, which was approved, via., that as, since the restraint of John Simpson, St. Botolph's Without, Bishopsgate, has been destitute of a minister, or uncertainly supplied, Joa. Finch, and 7 other inhabitants procure some faithful minister, approved hy the Commissioners for approbation of Ministers, to discharge the place, they receiving all the minister's tithes, dues, &c., making the minister, a competent allowance, and giving the re.sidue to Simpson's wife and children. With note of approval by Hugh Peters and Thos. Owen, Commissioners, of Dan. Nicholls to be the preacher. Approved 4 May. Noted " Read and reversed, 5 July 1655."

17. The report on the petition of several clerks and officers attend- ing Committees of the last Parliament, whose allowance was thereby reduced to a certainty as to all but those attending the Committee for advance of learning, referred back to Jessop and Scobell, to ascertain their allowance also, and report. [/. 74, ■pp. 69-75.]

April 27. 66. Major Wm. Burton to the .Admiralty Committee. The yannoutii. Marigold has arrived to convoy the Aldborough and Wells men, and only waits for instructions, being victualled for 5 months. The ships in the raad hasten to be gone, and also those at Shields and Berwick. If they cannot go soon they will lose their voyages. I thank you for appointing the Weymouth pink for the North Sea men, as there is a great fleet waiting.

The smith's name is Thos. Gay, and he says he has lately bought two anchors of 20 cwt., going to Ipswich for them, but I can hardly believe him, he having deceived me so often. I received the proclamations of peace ; am I to proclaim them or nail them on the cross or elsewhere ? [1 page.l

[April 27.] 66. Petition of John Hastings to the Admiralty Committee. Being corporal of the Victory, I was sent on the 23rd by the lieu- tenant to guard some pressed men to the ship, when I was much wounded by them, and have lain at my own charge at Woolwich for c\ire. I beg repayment, [j piige.'\ Annexing,

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66. !■ Certificate by Rich. N&uibery, captain of the Yictory, that Hastvnga heing in a boat with 2 others, gvMrdvtig 15 pressed •men, tiisy cut and bruieed him so that he has been under the sv/rgeon-'s kaTids at Woolwich at great charge. IZth April. With note hy Thos. Turner, Clerk of the Navy Comrthissioners, to Mr, Hayes, to present the case to the Commissioners [for Sick and Wownded] for relief. [1 page.']

66. II. Like certificate by Hen. Sigges, adding that Hastings has lain 3 weeks at Woolwich umder cure. 14 April 1654. [i page.']

66. III. Certificate by Thos. Gwi/n, that the pressed men fell VJpon Hastings and cut him, leaving him, half dead, steered the boat a^iore, and got a/way. 17 April. [Scrap.]

April 27. 67. Petition of John Hastings and John Welch, both employed on the said service, and wounded, to the Admiralty Committee, to like effect. [^ p«fife,]

April 27. 68. Order in the Admiralty'Committee, that Luke Harbottle, a prisoner in the Gatehouse, pay Weish SOs. and Hastings 4Z. 10s., in consideration of their wounds, and find security for his immediate repair on board the Victory and continuance in the service, or else he is to be sent to Bridewell to work, and receive such correction as may be deemed fit. With receipt of Hastings and Weish for Ql. 28 April. [1 page.]

April 28. 69, 70. Petition of Wm. Jordan, mayor, and other inhabitants of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, to the Protector. Yarmouth is an ancient poi-t, a great thoroughfare for passage to and from the mainland ; has a castle and a garrison of 70 soldiers, and 400 uihabitants, but has had no settled preaching minister, by reason of the small means belonging to it, being not above 20 marks a year, which serves for an old man who can only read, John Martin had 501. a year, and SOI. more for Newport ; he had not voice enough for the large audience at Newport, but is willing to settle at Yarmouth. We beg that he may have an augmentation of 50?. a year, formerly granted us, in addition to the 501. a year which he has hitherto had in reference to Nevrport, now otherwise provided. 40 signatures. [1^ pages.]

April 28. Order thereon on recommendation of Col. Sydenham granting Martin the 501. granted to Zach. Sprint, late minister of Yarmouth, and also granting to Mr. Tutching, minister of Newport, the augmen- tation formerly settled fi-om the rectory of Newchurch. Approved 4 May. [/. 74, p. 84.]

April 28. 71. Petition of Sir Alex. Gibson, of Durie, co, Fife, Scotland, to the Protector. Being commissary-general or treasurer of the Scots' army in 1640 and 1641, I had to give bonds for large sums, and victuals for the army, for which I have accounted, and the bonds are declared by Act of Parliament to be public debts, and I was indemnified and never challenged for them for 12 years ; but of late

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Vol. LXX. being sued for the same and in danger of imprisonment and loss of my estate, I petitioned the late Council of State. They referred me to Parliament, and Parliament to the Commissioners for Administration of Justice in Scotland, who have made a report, which I offer you, with the Act for my indemnity. This business concerns more than my whole estate, and without aid I shall be cast into prison, and my wife and children reduced to extreme misery, to prevent which I beg you to command some way of indemnity. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [1 sheet] Annexing,

71. I. Statement of his case. The sums taken up icere very large, borrowed because there was Ttot time to lay on assessments, and far exceeding any private man's for- tv/ne, 08 he entertained, the army almost 2 years, and he was only to be responsible for iJiose swma which he did not accovmt for, but his accounts were full and partimdar, and he demanded no reward. In 1641 all these and like bonds were declared public debts, a/rtd a Committee was appointed to repay the moneys, and deliver the bonds to Sir A. Gibson; and most of the creditors produced their bonds, accepted public secu/rity therefor, and ha/oe re- ceived interest from the State. He begs stOA] of all suits thereon, and vkdem/nity, wishing to live v/nder the Pro- tector o/nd Gommionvjealth, as he did under the Estates of Scotland. [1 page.]

71. II- ComAssioners for administration of justice m Scotland to Lord Gen. Cromwell, at the Cockpit. In answer to yours omd the order of Parldament about Sir Alex, Gibson, we report that the debts were public debts, and part have been paid by the Scottish Parliam.ent and Comndttee of Es- tates. From, the universal penury of money h&re, he and others would be quite v/nable to raise money on their own estates towards sruch debts, and we think some course should be taken therein. Edmburgh, 23 Dec. 1653, "by GraighaU, A. Peirson, Geo. Smyth, o/nd E, [1 page.]

71. III. Ad. of Parliamwn,t of Scotland, obliging the Estates to take upon themselves the debts incu/rred by the commis- sary-gensral and others, who have become secwrity for repayment of moneys lent for the service. 15 Nov. 1641. [1 sheet.']

April 28. Reference in Council of the petition to Lisle, Strickland, and Fiennes, to report. [J. 74, p. 77.]

April 28. 73. Petition of Edw. Childe, merchant of London, to Council for a speedy hearing and relief, his ease being committed to then by the Protector. Is unable to pay his debts of SOQL, having ha^ to spend his all and borrow money in pursuing a debt of 560 due to him 5 years since, through attendance on which he has lot

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hia employment, and has nothing left but his credit and charity. Has had hia case before the Judges of the Upper Bench, the Counwl of State, and twice before Parliament, to whom it was again referred, but not reported on account of the dissolution. [| page."]

April 28. Order thereon that the petitioner seek hia remedy in Parliament or at law, as Council cannot give any order. [7. 75, p. 77.]

April 28. 73. Petition of Lady Marg. Levingston, Bridget Bray, Judith Hobson, and Frances Blundell, to the Protector. Having brought great fortunes to our husbands, we had nothing settled on ua for maintenance but life annuities under the Great Seal, amovmting to S801., which have been allowed and partly paid by both Pao-lia- ments. We have no other maintenance and are in great distress and debt, having exhausted all our credit, and are all old, two being above 80. We beg a certain sum amongst us, in proportion to our annuities, for our present wants, and to stay our creditors, and s weekly allowance in future, that we may not starve and our blood cry against the State. We hope that you (having taken away the first Parliament, those self-seekers and our cruel oppressors, that you rojght settle and do justice, your sole aim and end), will be our good Joseph, in ovir great famine. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [1 sheet]

April 28. Reference thereon in Council to the Treasury Committee, to which, for this' business, Cooper is added, to report. [/, 74, p. 77.]

"April 28,] 74. Petition of 5 servants to the late King, Queen, and Prince, to the Protector. On a vote of Parliament of 15 Nov, 1650, the late Revenue Committee signed a warrant for 3,744*^ 7s. 9d. for us viz to Thos. Smithsby, 1,2697. 48. Sd., to John BlackweU, 1,496?. Is. 2d.', to Nich. Bond, 192?. 5s., to John Smith, 197?. Os. 8d. ; and to John Embree, 589?. 16a. Sd., being the remainder of greater sums ordered for OUT debts, to be paid out of arrears of rents and debts due to the Crown before 29 |Sept. 1643, and we had an order therefor from you, to the Receiver-GeneraJ of the Revenue, but he being dischai^ed, all monies are now brought in to the Exchequer. We beg payment therefrom, according to the said vote of Parliament. [1 page."] Annexi/ng,

74. I. Orckr m Parliament for payment 'of 10,581?. 18s. %d. to the above named, aiid Com. HoUand, M.P., to whoTn 2,536?. 15a. is dtie from moneys arismg from the sale of the goods of the late King, Qnem,, cmd Prince, to he deducted from (fte 26,500?. mdered for the Navy there- from, 15 Nov. 1650. [l^jat/s.]

74. IL Warrant from the Eevenite Committee to Thos. Faucon- lerg, for payment accordingly. 19 Nov. 1650. [Copy, I page.]

74. in. Certificate from Fauconh&rg that of the 8,045i. 3s. 7d. or- dered by Parliament to the petitioriers, 4,300?. 13s. 9^.

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only has been paid, and therefore S,'iiil. 7s- ^^d. is still due. 13 Afi-il 1654, [1 page-l

[April 28.] 75. Like petition to the Protector ; payment being restrained by the general order of Council of 17 June 1653. With reference thereon to Council. 5 April 1654. [1 pa,ge?\

April 28. 76, 76a. Order in Council for payment of the sum from the said arrears due to the Crown, the order of restraint notwithstanding. Montague, Sydenham, and Jones to he a committee to distribute the moneys received from time to time in their respective proportions. Approved 4 May, With note by Falconberg that nothing has been paid thereon up to 29 Nov. 1654. Also note of an order 19 July 1655. [2 copies. Also I. 74, pp. 78-9.]

[April 28.] 77. Petition of Sir Wm. Balfour to the Protector. Has been at great hazards in the late wars, and has l,679i. 16s. due to him. Has had no allowance by the Committee o£ Accounts for his wagons, as all general officers have had, since they are absolutely requisite for carriage of necessaries. Also they defaulked from his pay 800i. freely given him for horse, arms, furniture, &c., when he first began to serve, and they have not allowed to him, as to others, 40 days' pay after the reducement. Begs payment of what is justly due, having no maintenance, and being in danger of arrest by his creditors. With reference to Council, 13 Apnl, and note of an order, 13 Sept. 1655. [1 page^ Annexing,

TJ. I. Ceiiijicate of the Accovmts' Cornvxittee to ike House of Commons, on an order of 17 November 1646, thai there «8 (iite to him, in bala/nce vmpaidof 7,252i. 5s. due for service as Colo'nd, LieiiA.-Qeneral, General of Horse, and Major, £ s. d. On puhUc faith - - - 1,466 17 0

Arrears on his accounnts for his ser- vice - ~ - - 211 13 0

1,677 10 0

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April 28. Note that the petition was read in Council, and laid aside. [/. 74, p. 79.]

[April 28.] 78. Petition of William, son and executor of Ant. Paul, merchant of London, to the Protector. The prizage of wines in London and the western ports was assigned to his father for a large sum by dame Marg. Waller, 28 Aug. 1640, for the remainder of a 99 years' lease granted by King James in 1607 to dame Anne Waller, and with a crown rent ot 5001. a year.

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off on complaint to the Revenue Committee, and reference to connsel, but since then it has been reinforced by the Customs' Commiasionera, diaabling him from paying his rent. Begs restoration of the customs mijustly taken, and an order to surcease further charge. With reference thereon to the Customs' Commissioners, to certify why they do not forbear taking tonnage for prisage wines. [1 page.] Also

Report of the said Commissioners that the prizage of wines is contrary to law, and was to make provision for the households of former princes, and allowed the patentee to take 2 tuns of wine from all vessels carrying 20 or more tuns, and 1 tun from those carrying 10 to 20.

That the tonnage and poundage law requires payment of il. 10s. on every tun imported, which the Commissioners have not power to remit, but they take the customs before the farmer for prizage takes his wines, and therefore they do not take custom for prizage. 21 Feb. 1653-4. With reference thereon to Council, to direct a speedy and effectual settlement, according to law, 11 April 1654. [1^ page, on the sarne sheet as the petition^

April 28. Reference thereon in Council to the Treasury Commissioners, to report, [l. 74, p. 80.]

[April 28.] 79, Proposals of Fras. Thomson and Hen. Cannon, purchasers of Windsor little park and meadows, made by order of 9 Feb. 1653-4 from the Committee appointed by Coundl to treat with purchasers. We have not in any way impaired the premises by felling timber, &c., but have been at much charge in fencing, grubbing, molehill cutting, and tilling the ground; also we had to sell other estates at under value to complete our purchase, so that our damages amount . to 400^. ; but we will part with anything we have to accommodate his Highness and the government. With note of 201. or SOL spent .

since in grubbing, [1 page.]

April 28. Order in Council, — on a report by Cooper that the Committee has treated with Fras. Thomson about the purchase of Windsor little park, and he is willing to quit his inter^t therein, if he may have ;.

his purchase money refunded, and liberty to hold the same rent free till next Lady Day, in consideration of money spent by him about the land, — that it be approved, and the Treasuries' Committee learn if the money paid to tJie Treasurers for sale of the King's lands by the '

said purchasers be in cash and undisposed of, and ifnot, consider how -f

money may best be raised, that the purchaser may be reimburaed on ^

his making over his interest to the State. Approved 4 May. [i". 74, J). 80.] ,:

[April 28.] 80. Petition of Maiy, Countess of Stirling, John Blount, her S

husband, Sir Robert Croke of Chequer, co. Bucks, and Susan his •

wife. Hen, Alexander alias Zinzan, and Jacoba his wife, find Sack- ■ -^

vili and Peter Glenham, to Parliament, the countess, Susan, Jacobo, ,.|

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and Peter, being grandchildren of the late Sir Peter Vanlore, and the coimtess, Susan and Jacoba, heirs of Sir Peter, and of dame Mary, -wife of Sir Edw, Powell, deceased.

Sir Peter settled Devizes Castle and Park, worth 600^ a year, and the 4" of other land worth 2,500^., on Lady Powell and her heirs, with reversion of the castle, &c to his heirs, and the ^ to'the peti- tioners and his other grandchildren, and Lady Powell died without issue, 6 Oct. 1651, at (Sielsea.

Lady Powell and her husband lived apart 15 years before her death, and she was much displeased with Thos. Levingston, a lawyer, who married Anne Ctesar, one of the grandchildren, for taking part with Sir Edward.

In September 1651, during Lady Powell's last illness, Sir Edward and Levingston, knowing that she had a great estate at her disposal, part with, and part without the consent of Sir Edward, contrived to gain it to themselves by unlawful practices. They, with Wm. Hinson, a lawyer, and near relative of Sir Edward, and a justice of peace for Middlesex, with armed guards, entered the house, dismissed all her servants and attendants, suing them on false charges, allowed no access to her friends, and compelled her to make a deed in their favour, granting them the said casUe lands, &c They then brought in Justice Warburton, before whom she levied fines, to their use. She also disposed to them a great personal estate of her husband's, although she had always detested the Levingstons.

They got a sequestered person to certify that Lady Powell was recon- ciled to her husband, and that they had taken the sacrament together, though the certificate was so suspicious that it was rejected in the Court of Common Pleas, where judges Puliston and Atkins said the practice was foul, but must be relieved by Parliament, being out of their power,

"We attended Parliament 1^ years, and they were so far sensible of the foulness of the crime that they excepted it from the Act of pardon, but never had time to hear it. We appeal to you for relief, and beg that these false deeds may be produced and vacated. Signed by all the parties, and by Abraham Van den Bemde. WitJi reference thereon to Coxmcil, 13 April 1654. [1^ ste(.]

[April 28.] 81. Like petition to the Protector, containing a brief summary ot the above, and begging relief, which cannot be by any court of justice, but only by appeal to the supreme power. With like refer- ence, [i sheef]

April 28, Order thereon in Council that the petitioners seek remedy in Parliament or at law, the case not being proper for Council [/. 74, p. 81.J

[April 28-3 82, 83. Petition of Nath. Markes, merchant, to the Protector. My sufferings on suspicion of uttering false money in Ireland [see 24 Feb. swprA'\ have continued 3 years, and though the Attorney- General reports that he has nothing whereon to proceed against me.

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they increase, by detention of my estate, and papers of accounts between me and other merchants, so that I shall be utterly ruined, I beg dischai'ge and restoration. [2 copies, |- page.]

[April 28.] 84. Like petition for discharge of estate, and letters and papers both here and in Ireland, and delivery of bail bonds. I was ordered to be discharged on the Attorney-General's report, but the late Council of State having written to the Coramisaioners in Ireland to continue the seizure of my estate till further order, it will not be discharged nor my papers returned without your order. [1 pctge.]

84. I. Iteport of AU. Gen. Prideaux that he should be discharged for want of evidence, and no proceedings entered wnieas other evidsTice come in. 31 March 1654. [f page.}

April 28, Order thereon — ^annulling the late order of the Council of State, — . that his estate be discharged, his papers restored in England and Ireland, and his bail bonds delivered up. Approved i May. [I, 74, pp. 81, 82.]

April 28.] 85. Petition of Peter Blondeau to the Protector's Council, to consider speedily a petition referred to them by his Highness, and the annexed orders, and according to their tenor, to order petitioner to be employed in the Mint, or dismissed and indemnified for his charges and losses, and his expenses in making patterns. 21 April 1654. II page.']

85, I. Orders in the Govmcil of State relati/ng to Blondeav, of 2 Feb. 1649-50, 5 Feb. 1650-1, cmd. 15 April 1653.

Also orders in the Mint Gom/mittee; vis., 1 May 1651, that as his patterns of coin a/re better than the preserd fashion, they ^idd be used if they can be Tnade at a moderate cha/rge.

9 May 1651, that he make proof of his coinvng inven- tion, brmg in the pieces on 3 Jvly with his proposition ; be authorised to itse the instruments now in Mr. Simons' hands, cmd to work either in Svmons' house or elsewhere, as-cQ7wenient,

4 July 1651, that he and Simons aitevd at 8 a.m. to- morrow, a/nd britig Blondea/u's newly sta/mped pieces, a/nd the dies used by him, in the work. Also order in Fa/rlia- ment 15 AprU 1653 that the Council of State report touching the preventing of clipping of money.

With statement that on these orders, Blondeau made 300 pieces, half crowns, shillings, sixpences, cmd some gold pieces, which Sir Jas. Harrington took to the Council of State when he made his report, and maivy have been taken by members of Counc/il and of Parliament, and for a long time Blondeau could get none back, but a fenu were restored after the dissolution of the Parliament. [2 pages.]

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April 28. Reference in Council of the petition to the Mint Committee, to which Strickland and Cooper are added, to report. [/, 74, p- 82.]

April 28. 86. Petition of Geo, Warburton, sheriff of eo. Chester, to the Protector. It was ordered by Parliament that the sheriffs should teep their courts monthly in the Common Hall of Pleas in Chester Castle, but Chester being visited with the plague, the assizes could not be held there, and the sickness still spreading, the inhabitants cannot safely come to a court within the Castle. Begs an order to keep his court at Nantwich or elsewhere, tiU it can go back to the castle without danger. With reference thereon to Council, 26 April, J654, [Ipage.]

April 28, Order in Council that Mackworth be desired to prepare an Ordinance accordingly, and present it to Council [7. 74, p- 83.]

April 28. 87. Petition of William and Mary Denny, prisoners in the Upper Bench, to the Protector. Major John Gunter, Mary's late husband, slain in Parliament service, bequeathed legacies to their children, but the executors, Hum. Gunter his brother, and Thos. Baily his brother-in-law, after getting 700^ of the property, and 201. worth of apparel into their hands and paying nothing, relinquished the executorship, and Mary unadvisedly took out letters of administra- tion, whereby she became liable to debts on bond of 2,000?., for which they are both put in prison. There is a proviso in the will that if the estate do not pay the debts and legacies, the latter are to be proportionably abated. The State owes petitioners 9201. 6s. on

Sublic faith, which with the 7201. unjustly witheld would afford lem some relief. Beg orders for payment of both sums, that they may be at liberty " in their old and very aged years," With refer- ence thereon to Council, to order speedy payment of Major Gunter's arrears, as he was of great worth, and slain in the service. 14 April 1654. [1 page.^ Annexing,

87. I. Certificate by EdiTi. AdaTnson, clerk assista/nt, that the sums of 720/. 16a. Hd. and 20SI. 10s. are e^t&red in the hook of ilie Gom/missionera of Accounts as dne to WiMiaTii and Mary Denny. I Feb. 1654. [i page.]

87, II. Certificate by John Foyer, mayor of Pembroke, that Mrs. ■ Gunter of Lamphey court, co. Pembroke, gave victuals specified, value 208?. 10s., for the garrison there, between IQJcftt. 1642-3 cwM? 16 Sept. 1644. Pembroke, 19 Sept. 1644. [f page.]

87. III. Public faith bill signed by Mowland Langhai'ne, John Foyer, a/ad 5 others, for payment to Mrs. Gunter of 7201. 16s. Sd. for provisions, &c. given on the secv/rity of pubUe faith, with interest at 8 per cemi: Pembroke, 30 AjyrU 1645. [1 page.]

87. IV. Bill of the aforesaid provisio-ns, received in the time of the greatest trouble. 1 May 1645. [^page-]

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April 28. 88. Reference of the said petition to Sir A. A. Cooper, Major- Whitebail.] Gen. Skippon, Mr. Rous, and Col. Fiennes, to examine the alleged debt of 9291. Gs. Sd., and offer the best way. for satisfaction, by- discoveries or otherwise, [1 page. Also I. 7i, p. 83.]

April 28 ? 89. Petition of William and Mary Denny to the Protector, for speedy relief in lieu of the said order, to prevent their utter ruin, as being old and in prison, they cannot mate discoveries, or sustain the violent pei^ecutions of their adversaries, [f page-]

April 28. . 90. Petition' of Art. Ockley, preacher at West Mersey, Island of Mersey, to the Protector and Council, for settlement in his place till further order, the old incumbent, Mr. Woolace, sequestered for scandal, being still living. The parish was 6 or 7 years without a minister, is very unhealthy, and only worth 40i. a year ; he was invited by Capt. BurreU, governor of the island, has been there 2 years, and the parishioners desire his confirmation. [| pageJ]

90. I. Bequest of the said parishioners for his confirmation. Signed hy John Smith, ckv/rckwarden, and 14f others, 6 of the signatures being Tnarks. 23 April 1654. [1 page,"]

April 28. Order thereon granting the petition during sequestration of Mr, Woolace, or till further order. Approved 4 May. [J. 74, p. 84.]

April 28. 91. Petition of the messengers attending Council to Council, for payment of their bills, that they may pay their debts and be able to serve, Mr. Jessop having stated their bills. One was drowned, another died from bleeding in their haaai-dous journeys, a third lingers in a sad condition, and the rest have spent much money in the service, which they they have had to take up on interest, having received nothing for their journeys for 9 months, [^ page-l

April 28. Order on this petition and Mr. Jesaop's report of their disburse- ments, expenses, and allowances, that Jessop receive their bills, distinguish between the riding charges at Qd. a mile and other demands, and present them to Council. [/. 74, p. 85,]

April 28, 92. Petition of Ant. De la Forest and Ales, de lastre, French gentlemen, to the Protector, for a pass to transport 10 or 12 geldings, customs' free, for the Baron of St. Lambert. Have both been sent by the baron several times from France to England, on affairs of concern for the State, and been put to long and chargeable attend- ance, and are now returning till a fit time for effecting the proposi- " tions agreed on with the baron. Noted " Not agreed," [1 page^

April 28, Note of its reading in Council. [/. 74, p. 86.]

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Committee from the chair chamher in Whitehall, that they may be reserved for public iise.

4. The petition of several persons concluded in Articles whereunto their names are subscribed referred to Lambert, Strickland, Fiennes, and Cooper, to report

11. That of Col. Thos. Ceely referred to Skippon, Montague, Fiennes, and Sydenham, to report.

13. That of Lionel Beecher, merchant, referred to Cooper, Jonea, Sydenham, and Strickland, to report.

16. The moneys duo and in an-ear to Col. Rosewome out of the Coxmcil'a contingencies to be made up to one quarter and paid, and a warrant issued accordingly.

19. Thos. Smyth, of Wanstead, Essex, added to the Commis- sioners for the Monthly Assessment, and authorised to act accord- ingly for 6 months from Dec. 25, 1653, to Jime 14, 1654. Approved 4 May, as if his name had been partieulariy inserted therein.

22. ThepetitionofChristopherRoshe, jeweller, to the Protector, to be made a free denizen, left to his Highness' pleasure.

23. That of John Allured to the Protector, referred by him to CouncU, referred to Fiennes, Sydenham, and Cooper, to report. [I. 7i, pp. 76-85.]

April 28, 93. The Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty .Committee. We

NaT? Office, ajg much troubled to see the merchant ships lying in the Hope at such a great charge, and to no purpose ; for if his Highness have any design for them, as the common report is, they must come in and fit out again, and you have ships of your own of more impor- tance, lying for want of men who might be had out of those ships, and the chai-ge of freight, wages, and victuals of those officers saved, and also the great vexation and interruption to trade by impressing men might be prevented. [| page.]

April 28. 94. Capt. Thos. Saunders to Gen, Desborow. Coming here lately, Pljmouth Fort. I find Anna Trapnell sent prisoner from Cornwall, and by order of Council to be sent to Portsmouth in the first State's vessel for her trial, but there is none likely to go for a long time except com- manded, and that I cannot do without order. Should I send one of those here with her and some prisoners of war that are in the castle, to Portsmouth '! they are a great trouble to us, being forced to keep a guard of 16 men every night on account of the weakness of the place, [1 page.]

April 29, 94a. Report by Justice Edw, Atkins and Baron Fr. Thorpe on the reference to them of 13 April, of the Act for relief of ci-editoxs and poor prisoners, of 5 Oct. 1653. Though some of the powers therein given to the judges may be made sei'viceable, yet ouiers should be considered, and in 22 particulars named, the powers given to the judges are so large as to put legislative authority into ^e hands of private men.

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1. The rehearing the cause of every prisoner's commitment, and the grounds of their debt and the verdicts against them, by which legal acts of justice may be overthrown.

2. The disposal of prisoners' estates, as tending to overthrow settlements, and cause great nnsurety to purchasers, and breed much confusion.

3. The examination of fraudulent conveyances, which are already provided against by the Statutes of IS and 27 Elizabeth.

4. The imprisoning, liberating, and sending to the pillory, house of correction, or workhouse, at their own pleasure, without legal trial, and without appeal except to Parliament, which is contrary to the fundamental laws of the nation.

Suggestion of 9 heads for a new Ordinance for relief of creditors against debtors who are able but not willing to pay, and for enlarging poor debtors who are unable to pay, but are kept in prison by cruel creditors. Signed. [9 pages."]

April 29. 95. Account by Clement Kinnersley of his expenses in fur- nishing Sir Abr. Williams' house for the reception of the Dutch, and then of the French Ambassador ; total, 251. Ss. Gd. [| page.] An-

95. I., II. Bill of Wm. Ridges for hire of 2 beds, one with fv.rph velvet valence and curtains, counterpoint pillow cases trim/med with gold lace, guilt of yellow tapestry, amd other bed/room, fv/mUure ; total, 121. 2 cmdtS March 1654. Receipted. 26 April 1654. '"

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95. in., IV. Bill of Ralph GreiTider for hi/re of 2

81. 68. W April 1654. Receipted at Gl, 21 AprillGM. [2 papers.]

95. V. Like hill of Hen. Creech for 2 heds and furniture, 6Z. 28 Feh. 1653-4. Receipted 22 April 1654. [Scrap.]

April 30. 96. Wm. Clarke to Eobt. Blaekbome, Gen. Monk bids me to Dalkeith, acquaint you that Vice-Admiral Lawson has come into Leith Eoad "" " with the men-of-war, and that now the coasts are clear, he earnestly wishes the Gainsborough may be hastened away with the money, as it is much wanted. Middleton and Morgan continue in the same posture, one in Sutherland and the other at Dingwall, the former not at all increasing his force of 4,000, as, although he has daily accessions, others run away, and Col. Morgan has 2,500. These parts are very quiet and free from any Tories, [f page^ [April.] 97. Reply of Thoa. Willis to John Eolles' answer to his

petition to the Protector ; —

1. In Aug. 1643 I had leave from the late House of Lords to go to my house in Hampshire, but the King's soldiers constrained me to go to Oxford, There I begged the King's leave to return to West- minster, but was refused, yet I returned 8 years ago, a year before the surrender of Oxford.

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2. I left Bolles my deputy as clerk of the Crown in Chanceiy during my absence, but he has no other grant, as he affirms he has.

3. On this ground the late Committee for Petitions refused him the fee of GOl, a year which he asked.

4. I did not desert my office, for I left Bolles, whom I trusted, access to aU the books.

5. Eolles was sworn in only by the late Parliament, which is dissolved, and my patent has never been questioned. I therefore beg your Highness for a hearing,

6. I heg restoration to my place, which has never been forfeited by me or my son, with the fees which yet remain unpaid in the hanaper in Chancery, towards my subsistence and payment of my debts. [1 aheet.'] Annexing,

97. 1 Order in the House of Lords that Mr. Willis, clerk of the Crown in Cliancery, attend next Wednesday peremptorily.

I Dec. 1643, [| page?^

97. II. Order in tlie Committee to whom, the case was referred, some witnesses not being ready, that both partiee attend on the IStk, and give i/n the nam^s of their witnesses.

II April 1654. [1 page.^

■ 97. III. List of 8 vjitnesses to be summoned for Willis and 22 for Bolles, addressed to the Committee, Strickland, and Mackworth. 11 and 13 April 1634. [2 papers.]

97. IV. Order in tJie Committee that both parties attend with the witnesses named on 21 April, to be exa/mined. 14 April, [Draft , | page^

97. V. Notes on the above case. 14 Api-il. [J page.'l

[April] 98. Ordinance for regulation of the Greenland fishing, that Fras.

Ashe and 9 others nominated by the Muscovy Company, Arnold Becke and 3 others by Whitwell, Thos- Medowes and 4 others by Horth, Hum. Beaneand 2 others by Batson, and Rich. Eceleston, and Kob. Ostler by the HuU Company, be the Committee to receive the adventurers' Usts and securities, direct the ships, settle the dividends, &c., according to the regulations already proposed. [Draft, 6 ahsets^

April ? 99. Petition of Thos. Currey, Thos. Hoskins, John Claydon, and Geo.

Norbury, cursitors of Chancery for London and Middlesex, to the Protector. By ancient law, on the suing forth of every writ on actions of above 40?., a fine proportioned to the sum demanded used to be paid to the supreme magistrate, whereby plaintiffs were restrained from demanding more than just debts and damages, and defendants pre- iserved from oppression and unjust imprisonment for want of bail- Half these fines used to be allowed to the Lord Keeper and Master of the EoUs, and the other half given to the cursitors who made the writs, and it came to 500^ a year.

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By an Act of 1 653 these fines were forbidden, to our ruin, our other profits not defraying our charge-s. Thus your revenue ia impaired, and the Cominiasioners of the Great Seal paid out of the Treasury, and the ill-disposed can arrest for 10,OOOZ. or 20,000^. as easily as for 1001., and keep the party in prison til! he find bail to so large an amount, which causes mueh more mieehief than the payment of those fines. In former times the fines, if paid by all who ought to pay, would have come to 20 times as much. We therefore offer propositions for a great improvement in the revenue, and reforma- tion in proceedings in courts of justice. [| page.}

April ? Petitions to the Protector of sundry inhabitants of the Mews,

Whitehall, for continuance in their houj^ss, rooms, or sheds there, which they have notice to quit, viz. ; —

100. Mary, widow of John Alkin, sumpterman to the late King. Her 2 sons served in the Parliament army, and she has 3 small children. Begs 2 little rooms for herself and them, and for Frances, widow of Rich. Masters, who died through wounds in the service, and she "built the room herself. [1 page.]

101. Ellen Fteter, widow. Her husband was in the late King's service, and died before the wars, and she built herself, by leave, her shed in the Green Mews ; is 60, and has 3 children. [1 page.]

102. Anne, the widow, and the 3 children of Bob. Goswell, groom to the late King, who buUt a house and stable in the Mews, on gi-ound given him by the King, and being sickly, put his brother William into the house to keep it ; but William being dead, Mary, his widow, withholds the house and goods. She is warned to leave, but they beg restoration to the premises, ZOOl. being due to Goswell for service to the late King. [1 page.]

103. Pob. Granger. Holds 4 or 5 rooms, worth SI. a year, above the old forge in t£e Mews, built by his father-in-law, Rob. Trotter, Serjeant to the late King, and given to his wife as her portion. Is a poor old barber, with wife and 6 small children. [-|- page.]

104. Edw, Howard. His late wife's father, who was coachman to King James, built by leave a house in the Mews, and left it to his wife. He served Parliament, and was several times wounded, but Rich. Painter, on an order from the Committee for disposing of the late King's houses, has taken 3 rooms of his house, and threatens to deprive him of the rest, to the undoing of himself and his poor child. Prays an order to the Committee for stay of proceedings. [J P'^9^-}

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2 children. There is 800Z. arrears due to her husband for service; he built tlie rooms hy leave of the late King, and they are the whole subsistence of the family. [1 page.}

106. Tbos. Manley. His father was purveyor for the Mews to the late King, had a house allotted, and spent 200?. in repairs. [1 page.]

107. Giles Pointer and 4 other grooms of the great horsestable to the late King. Built their lodgings over the cross stable and riding house, adjoining the dunghill yard in the Mews ; are aged, poor, and have many children, [f page.}

108. Elizabeth, widow of John Sanderson, waterman to the 2 last Kings, who erected lodgings near the smiths' forge, which are the only sustenance of herself and children. Her husband's arrears for service ai'e 5001., and he has only received 61. the last 14 years. [1 page.]

109. And. Snape, marshal farrier, to the late King and his sons Charles and James. Built 4 rooms over the forge for himself and 14 children, 8 now living. Gave 5001. for his place to Duke Hamilton and Sir Hen. Yane, and has 900?. due for shoeing the late King's horses in 1641-2. [| page.] Annexing,

109. I. Snape's hill for shoeing horses from 1 Jan. 1641-2 to

last March 1642-3 ; total, 9001. IScmp.]

110. Humphrey and Anne Stevens. Had leave to build a little shed in the dunghill yard in the Mews. They are aged and poor, with 2 children, one of whom has been 9 years in the service.

111. Alex. Sympson, surveyor of the stables at Reading to the late King. By warrant from the late Duke of Hamilton, bought a place and house in the Mews, which, with the building, cost him iS2L Has nearly lost his life in the service, and paid all taxes and dues. [| page.] Annexing,

111, I, Warrant by Ja/mes Marquis of Hamilton, quartermaster of the horse, to the surveyor of the Mews, to grant Sympson 2:0 feet by 14 ground in the Upper Mews. 19 July 1642. [4 page.]

111. II. Certificate hy Edm. Mason, Peter Everett, and Wm. Booth, that Sympson, on 26 March 1645, u-as sv/rprised by a party of the Idn^s horse at Stokenchv/rch, and refused to m/crer^er till they were going to fire the house, and he heard the cries of the master and farniiVy. That they robbed and stripped, and drove him barefoot to the blind house, Wal- lingford, where he was twice warned to prepare for death, and had no food but from cha/rity. Also that he was then employed in buyimg horses for Parlia/ment. 5 Feb. 1651-2. [1 page.]

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112. Dan. Winn. Iskeeper of both the Mewa, by warrant of Lieut- Gen, Fleet[wood], 1 April 1651. Has many certificates of fidelity. [1 paffe.]

113. Dorothy Woodland and 4 other widows, ages 60 to 80, of servants to the late King, whose husbands built lodgings over the stables in the dunghUl yard, and never served against Parliament. Have no other livelihood, and no parish will entertain them without means and security to free the pariah from charge. [1 page.}

April. 114. Account by Thoa, Biggs, surgeon, for attendance and medicine

to sick and wounded men at Deptford, Blackwall, Limehouse, Eatclifij Shadwell, and Wapping; total 150^. 13s. &d.; referred by the Commissioners for Siek and Wounded to the Master and War- dens of Barber Surgeons' Hall to certify what should be allowed ; their report, 10 April, that 1201. should be allowed; and certificate of Kobt. Smyth, 18 April, that the number cured was 218. [Book of 19 lorUten and 7 blank pages.}

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May 1, 1. Petition of the meal men of London and Southwark to the

Protector. lU-dispoaed persons have taken advantage of the Act of

21 Oct, 1 650, concerning meal, and live by the practice of informing, to our undoing. The Act was passed on misinformation ; the selling of meal in shops was never any prejudice, as pretended, as the complaints of thousands of poor against the Act testify. The Act deprives us of the privileges of trade in our own shops enjoyed by all other freemen of London. We beg its suspension. 12 signa- tures. With reference thereon to Sir Wm. Roberts, Aldermen Ireton and Andrews, Mr, Fountaine, and Mr, Parker of Worcester House

22 Feb. 1653-4. [lipage.]

1. I. Partictdars of the grievances of the onealinen : —

(1.) The Act forbids, under heavy pemalties, tJie selling

of meal in any house or shop except the marJcet

place. (2.) It was brought about by the bakers and clerks of

the Tnarhet, for their own private gain. (3.) We were falsely dmrged vMh causing the dea/mcss

of bread, whereas it was then dear in the country. (4.) It is am exceeding grievance to the poor, who have

not ahvays money to go to market on market

da/ys, or Uve far from the market. (5.) We are aueahle vn an/y court of record, a/nd so have

been continually vexed in the sheriffs' cov/rt m

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London, whereas by the Act of 21 James for the relief of the poor against informers, such off&n^es were only to be prosecuted at ;'

(6.) When, at the importunity of the poor, we have ventured to sell them a little meal, we have been foi'ced to compoumd with inforTners, or suffer 71. or SI. damage by prosecution, besides two months' i/mprisonm^nt ; one of its lost 30i., ajtid another is 'now in prison, though 5i. had been extorted , from him by the informer.

(7.) The informers become partners to share in all pro- secutions, svs us in several courts for the sartie offence, and hive ^ragglers to im-portune us for God's sake to sell them a little meal, and then to testify against us. [1 jxige.^

May 1. 2, 3. Export on the above that the selling meaJ in shops on any

day but the market day is no prejudice but an advantage.

That the bolting or sifting of com, also forbidden by the Act, is no injury when wheat is 58. a bushel or under, and that therefore the restraint should be taken off. That for preventing any mixture with the meal, the constables should he authorised to search shops where flour is sold, and to inforce the penalties of the Act where deceit is used. With reference thereon to Mr. Parker to prepare an Ordinance for Council, to whom his Highness refers the case for speedy and effectual remedy. [2| pages.'}

May 1. Council. Day's Proceedings.

An Ordinance of 26 April 1654, for release of the Anthony, ap- proved by the Protector. [/. 74, p. 87.]

May 1. 4. Major Wm. Burton to the Admiralty Committee. I have

Yanuoutb. delivered your instructions to Capt. Felstead, and also ordered him to call for the Wells men and oUiers at their several ports, but to hasten away tm soon as he can, I have engaged a vessel to carry your packet express to Viee-Admiral Lawson. I will hasten out the two great frigates, but I have as much business as I can attend to, what with these and those at Colchester and Walderswick.

By the last post I perceive the union between England and Scot- land is confirmed, and so commodities forbidden for England aro also forbidden for Scotland, whereby the merchants here are at a stand, for they have 6 ships at Bordeaux, laden with French wine. They desire leave to bring them into England or Scotland, they pay- ing the customs, or they will have great losses. I have an interest in two of them, [i^ pages.]

May 1. 5. Major Bobt. Sedgwick to the Admiralty Committee. We left

Black Raven, the Isle of Wight 15 March, and with a good wind in 8 days got

Fiall Koad. gg^ leagues west of Land's End, taking a Dutch ship laden with

arms, &c. . Since then we have had terrible storms, fire balls shoot-

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ing into us ; but on 20 April we made the Western Islands, where I careened and stopped leaks ; the Dutch ship being then, at a council of war, deemed unfit for the voyage, I have ordered her home under Lieut Rich. Thurston. I have discharged Mr. Holcroft as a drunkard. We take Halsie, the gunner, with us. The other seamen return in the ship.

The truth is, we were fitted out with a bad ship and wicked crew, but God wM recompense your lahoiu-s of love to bis poor saints in New England, as you sincerely intend the good of a poor people wayfaring in the wilderness. I beg your prayers and counsels. [1^ fages.'\

[May 2.] 6. Petition of Edw. Elvines, alderman of Worcester, to the Pro- tector, to consider his great expenses and sufferings for the public, and give him an estate to live upon in his old age.

Has all along been engaged for Parliament. Was obliged to fly his country for opposing the Commiasioners of array ; then did his best to engage men when the Earl of Essex came to Worcester. Fled again when Sir Wm. Russell took the city, and was away 4 years till it was reduced. His whole estate being exposed to the enemy, had to live on credit. Was persuaded to become mayOr on faithful pro- mise of reimbui-sement of all charges, there being no other that they would confide in ; but Col. Rainsborough being called away, and the Committee dissolved, he had to undergo that great charge for which he is still in debt.

Has been in public service ever since. When the Scots came to Worcester last, was obliged to fly a third time, but returned with the Parliament army. Was then again persuaded by his Highness to take the government of the city, to the hazard of his life among the sick Scots, and is now unable to serve, having hardly a sub- sistence. With reference thereon to Council, 12 April 1654. [1 page.] Annexing,

6. L Order in ParUmnent, referring the petition of Blvvnes to the Committee appointed to consider of the wdl-affected who suffered at the siege of Worcester. 9 March 1651-2. Upage.'] ,

6. n. Report by t/ie said Committee that 600Z. sJiould be paid him, from the estates of those deUnquents, co. Worcester, who assisted the Scottish king in the late engagement at Worceste/r. [|- page."}

6. III. Order at the Committee for petitioTis that Alderman Jreton report his petition to Parliament for their pleasu/re. 7 Dec. 1653. [^ page.]

May 2. 7. Report from the Committee of Council on the building at the

west end of Paul's, on conference with Committees of the city of London and for sale of Dean and Chapter Lands, with Col. Webb, Surveyor-General, and Rob. Walton, who purchased the land.

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May 2. The city alleges that it is a common burying place, that building will straiten the passage, and that it is a fit place to gather soldiers; The Surveyor- General says it is part of your possessions, and was sold as such ; that when it was sold, the city surveyoi-s had notice, and intended a report to the Court of Aldermen, but the facts not appearing fully, the city referred the whole ease to the Commissioners for removing obstructions, and meantime "Walton was desired to surcease further building. 25 April 1654. [1^ pages.^ Awnexing,

7. I- Report hy Hdw. Jerman, on an order of the Court of Alder- men 16 March, 1653-4, that he <md Peter Mills, the 2 surveyors of the cha/mher of London, should represent, in writing, the inconvenience of building on the void piece of ground at the west end of Paul's chwrch : —

1. It has always been a waste place, vntk no house or

hu/iZdings, for the h&nefi. of light and air to the adjaceni inhabitants.

2. /( would muck straighten the passage, there being a

great concov/rse of passengers, horse a/ndfoot, coaches, carts, &e., touxtrds Ludgate, a/nd people are now often hurt on Ludgate HUl.

3. It will dishonov/r the State and cUy, this being the

usual place for reception of ambassadors, who pass from iAs city to Westminster.

4. It has been a bv/ryi/n^ place in times of contagion

a/nd plague, when other places have been oppressed wUk corpses.

5. This grov/nd and the new portico lately built at the

west end of Paul's would he cowienient for draw- ing\ up a body of soldiers to suppress tumult or vnsv/rrection.

8. In the Act for sale of bishops', deans', and chapters'

lands, churches, amd churchyards are excepted, a/nd to rema/in as they were.

9. There is no other place to lay materials, in case of

repadr of the church or neighbouring houses. 10. j^ these buildings be erected as intended, the west entrance of the church will be obstructed, and the light both of the church o/nd portico so obscured that tliey ^fnll be useless. IG March lQ5Z-i, [l^pages.}

7. n.-^v. Depositions of Rich. Okes, haberdasher, parish of Bennett, Paul's Wharf, aged 76 ; of Rob. Chi/pp, gent., Christchurch parish, aged 71 ; of Rich. Andrews, gent., of St. Alphage's, aged 61 ; and of John Povall, leatherseller, Gregory's, aged 46 ; that they have known the piece of ground railed in at the west end of Paul's all their lives.

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and that it has always been used a^s a place for the iiiJmhi-' tants to walk in, and also as a hurial place for the dead from neighbov/ring fa/mUies. f20 April 1654. [4 pwpera.']

May 2. Reference thereon by Council to the Commissioners for removing

obstructions about sale of Dean and Chapter lands, to report. [/. 75., p. 262.] Annewmg,

8. I. Report by the CommissioTiers, that during the erection I bones and shuUs were d/ug out ; thai the land be- l to the Bishop of London, and has been 55 years v<nd ; wOh n/wmerous deposUioTis ^and particulars re- lating to the ownership of buildings in or near Paul's chv/fchyard. Jan. 1654-5. [d ppJ]

[May 2.] 9, 10. Petition of Eob. Wood, Wm. Barnes, Jos. Cubitt, and Miles Pile, owners of the Mary and Joan, now the Young Prince, to the Protector. Coming 2 years since from Newfoundland, laden with fish and train oil, and bound tor England, we were surprised by a Dutch man-of-war and carried into Flushing last December, Our ship, being laden by the States with wines in France, and bound for Holland, was retaken by the Nonsuch, brought into Falmouth, and condemned as a Dutch prize, though the States had no other right to it than capture. We knew nothing of the matter till the sentence was passed, but now we beg to put in our claim in the Admiralty Court, and to have the ship restored on paying salvage, according to the Act of Parliament. With reference thereon to the Admiralty Commissioners, 6 April, and their report, 11 April, that the Admi- ralty judges should admit the claim, the lapse of time and the adjudication notwithstanding. [1^ pages."]

May 2. Order in Council accordingly, [7. 73, p. 262.]

May 2. 11. Petition [oi William Viscount Monson to the Protector, On marriage with raj late wife Frances, in May 1646, I was drawn to settle Tidwell Farm, Kent, worth 1001. a year, and Craft, Reigate, and Howleigh manors, worth 1,300^. a year, being my whole estate, on myself for life, with remainder to my eldest son in tail, with power of revocation to me and my wife, who died before revocation. As my son is only 7 years old, I cannot dispose of any part of the estate, either to pay my debts or provide for my younger children. I beg an order to the Common Bench judges to [suffer a common recovery against my sou, by his guardian, of Tidwell Farm, worth only 1001., a, year, re-settling the 1,300Z. a year on him. With reference thereon to Council, 12 April, 1654. [^ page.}

May 2. Note that the petition was read, but Council did not think fit to

make any order therein, [7. 75, p. 263.]

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May 2. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Army Committee to prepare an Ordinance for continuing the Act of Monthly Assessments, and present it to Council.

2. Order that — as the Commissioners for Inspecting Treasmies have, on an order of 6 March last, certified that the salaries of 500?, a year for each of the 3 Admiralty Judges would he test paid out of the Customs, — a warrant be prepared to the Commissioners of Customs authoriiiing the payments in future. Approved 4 May.

3. 4. Order on a report from the Admiralty Commissioners con- cerning the discharging of some merchants' men-of-war from the service, and the calling in of some of the State's ships, and the designing of money in order thereunto, that all the merchant ships now employed as part of the fleet of the commonwealth be forthwith discharged, and the Admiralty Commissioners take order accordir^ly. Approved 4 May.

5. 12. Such of the new coined money as now remains in the Tower, under Col. Earkstead's charge, to be applied by the Admi- ralty Commissioners to defray the charge of freight and wages for the ships to be discharged, and the Lieutenant of the Tower to issue the same to those whom the said Commissioners shall appoint. Approved 4 May.

6. All cash arising from sale of prize goods, above what is de- signed for sick and wounded, widows and orphans, to be used to ])ay oif discharged ships. The coUeetors for prize goods to issue it as directed by the Admiralty Commissioners. Approved 4 May,

7. 13. Those Commissioners to report what persons may best examine the accounts of the Commissioners and Collectors of Prize Goods.

8. The petition of Ed. Stephens referred to Capt. Stone, Col. GofFe, Col. Gierke, Scout Master Gen. Downing, and Maj. Heanes, to examine witnesses, and report.

9. That of Sam. Boothouse, late consul in Ttmis, and the mer- chants trading thither, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report.

10. 14. Order on Sir A. A. Cooper's report, — that it appears on inquiry that the money paid in by Fras. Thomson to the IVeasurers for sale of the late King's lands for the little park at Windsor, the king's meadows, and the Bushy Close is not in cash but disposed of, and that it may best be repaid from the treasury at Drury House —that Att.-General Prideaux is to see that Thomson's interest therein is transferred to the Protector, and that on this being done, he shall be repaid the 3,473?. 5s. which he paid to the treasurers at Worcester House. With certificate by Prideaux, 16 May, that Thomson and also Hen. Cannon have signed and sealed the transfer. Approved 4 May.

11. The petition of Maurice Wynn and John Ayton referred tc the Committe on Sir Wm. Kifligrew's petition, to report ; Col Fiennes added to the Committee.

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Council. Day's Proceedings (conf.) May 2. 13. Col. Fiennea added to the Committee on Col. Wm. Jephson's petition.

15, 21. Mr. Scobell to prepare an Ordinance for reviving the former power of the Commissioners for inspecting Treasuries during 3 months ; which being done, it was twice read, passed, and ordered to bo presented to his Highness.

19. Order that the supernumeraries raising the Protector's regi- ment of foot from 700 to 1,200, whereof 300 are commanded to sea, be continued to 900 for 1 month ; the Army Committee to issue warrants to the Treasurer-at-war for their payment accordingly. Approved i May.

20. The petition of Polj'carpus Eock and John Orme referred to SkippOD, Kous, and Sydenham, to report.

22. The Ordinance for settling the Court of Exchequer to be committed to the Committee for Treasuries, to report.

23. The petition of the Governor and Company of Merchants trading to the Levant seas referred to the Commissioners to treat with the French Ambassador, to report.

24. The reports depending before Council to be considered before reading any more petitions.

25. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee, on petition of Thos. Kendal, that the Admiralty judges proceed to judgment on the St. Lewis of Dieppe and her lading, and if it he condemned, that the sale of the hull be suspended 10 days after sentence. ATi/nexing,

16. I. Admiralty judges to the Admiralty Cowmittee, Ac-

cov/nt of the case of 8t. Lewis of Dieppe, detailing her lading, part of which is owned hy Thos. Kendall, and by English planters in Barbadoes, Doctors' Commons, 3 April 1654. [1 page.]

15. II. Report by the Admiralty Commissioners alluded to [see 28 Ma/rch, sv/prdj^ on the accouni from the Admiralty judges, that the skip and part of the goods belong to French merchants, and the rest to English merchants, bitt that, as the case is] not ripe for judgment. At sho%ild be left to the Admiralty judges. 7 April 1654. ' [| page.]

26. The petition and papers of Edm. Child, lately set aside, to be delivered to him.

27. The Council adjourn till IX B.m. to-morrow. [1. 75, pp. 259- 264.]

May 3. 16. Petition of the ovei-seers of the son of Col. Thos. Horton to

the Protector and Council, that all or part of his arrears may be

paid from some certain treasury, for the child's use. He did good

service, and waited on his Highness in the expedition to Ireland,

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where lie died, but only left his son 500^, beside his a could not have hia accounts audited except for services done under the new model, which are 1,400Z., on account of his going into Ire- land, though he was an officer from the beginning of the war, and so loat the opportunity of payment. [1 page.]

May 3. Reference thereon to Major-Gen. Lambert, Col. Jones, and Mr, Strickland. [/. 75, p. 267.]

May 3- Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The petition of the officers of arms referred to Cooper, Lisle, Fiennes, Strickland, Rous, and Mackworth, to report.

2. That of I Sir Wm. Parsons, and Dame Katherine his wife, referred to Lisle, Cooper, Mackworth, and Strickland, to report.

3. Sir Thos. Viner, Lord Mayor, and Serjt. Steele, Recorder of London, to consider a printed paper published by one who lives at the second door in Eagle and Child Alley, Shoe Lane, calling him- self a student in astrology and physic, and pretending to undertake resolutions of all questions contained in the said paper, and to send for the said party, and examine him and the paper, proceed against him according to law, and report.

4. The report from the Committee on the petition of adventurers for lands in Ireland, and the matters therein contained agreed with,

6. The Ordinance for the great level of the Fens, now presented by Cooper, to be read first of all to-moiTow.

8. On report from the Committee, an Ordinance for satisfying the arrears of officers and soldiers by the sale of several forests read, and ordered to be read again next Friday.

10. Pickering, Strickland and Jones to contract on the best terms for 3 suits of hangings, mentioned in a note of C. Kin- neraley's, and to report.

13. Mackworth added to the Committee for bringing in an Ordinance for ejecting scandalous ministers.

14. Order on Col. Matth. Alured's letter to Thurloe of April 17, that the officers, customers, &c. of the port of Chester permit 270 bags of biscuit and 6 tons of cheese shipped there by his direction for the garrison of Ayr, in Scotland, to pass duty free. Approved 4 May.

15. 17. Order referring a paper by Thos. Fauconberg, — certifying sums amounting to 7,282?, lis. lOd. in arrears due from several persons to the public revenue, to the Treasury Committee, — who are to consider the best means for getting them in. Annexing,

£ s. d. 17, I. Paper aJlwded, the deht&rs being —

Wtfi. Hodges for ahmge of doth - 3,146 9 10

Ed/w. Basse, receiver of cos. iVotts and Derby ----- 1,830 15 Of

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£ 8. d. Edw. Basse, for tenths of clergy - - 598 0 2f

Sir John Curzon, receiver of the d-iwhy

ofLav/xister - ~ - - 600 0 0

Sir John F&n/wick, fm- rmxU and fee fartns vn Northv/mherland - - 1,107 C 8^

£7,282 11 10

With note of ineffectual orders issued for 'payment thereof 27 A^il 1G54. [2 pages.}

16. Order that whereas Bob. Wickena, minister of Toddenham, co. Gloucester, has with great pains and industry composed a complete concordance of the Bible, which for smallness of volume and price, is of more genei'al use than any yet extant, and has appointed Thos. Robinson, bookseller of Oxford University, to print it ; that the said Eobmson have the sole license of printmg and pubhshing it. The master and wardens of the Stationers' company to enter this order in their register, for its better observance. Approved 4 May.

18. On signification by Major-Gen. Lambert of his Highness' pleasure, it is added to the insti-uctions of Gen. Monk, commander- in-chief in Scotland, that if he sees cause to suspect any son or servant of being engaged in the rebellion, with eon- sent of his father or master, he shall be at hberty to seize the latter and keep them under restraint, till the former give them- selves up.

10. John Cole appointed to be preacher at Debenham, co. Suffolk, the late incumbent being seCLuestrated, and the place void by departure of Mr. King,", who was put into that sequestration. [J. 75, 2rp. 2G5-9.]

May 3. 18. Major Wm. Burton to the Admiralty Committee. Capt.

yarmouth. Stayncr of the Plymouth has come in without meeting the Vico- Admiral. This morning we broke open the chests of coin, to see what was in them ; they contain Dutch shillings and double stivers, value 6,000 guilders each, for which I have given the Captain a receipt.

I sent away the packet to the Vice-Admiral in the Forth. One of the frigates broke her mast, but was repaired on the Lord's day, and has sailed. [1 J>a</e.]

May 3. 19, Capt. Rich. Stayner to the Admiralty Committee. I have

Tlie Plymouth, teen plying on and off my station with the Amity, but have not YamoufiiR«a<ls.gggjj any Hollanders. We took a dogger with 240 barrels of cod, bound for Flanders, and delivered her to the collectors at Yarmouth, Two Hamburghers wliom I met say tliere were 12 Holland men-of- war at the Fly, who told them there was peace with England, and yet are looking for English private men-of-war. I could not join

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Viee-Adrairal Lawson, as ho was not to bo found, and am now waiting further orders. I delivered the two chests containing 12,000 guilders to Major Burton, and he will send the receipt, [2 pages.]

May 4. 20. Petition of the masters and wardens of the handicraft com-

panies of London, viz., merchant tailors, weavers, eomh makers, hat- band makers, cutlers, and card makers, to the Protector. We hear that the French and Holland strangers in and about London have petitioned Parliament, not only for the free exercise of their religion, but for the free use of their trades. The case was referred to the Council of State, who wrote to the lord mayor to order suspension of all proceedings against Prote.stant strangers for exercising their vocations. We requested a hearing and a copy of the petitions, both of which were granted, and a Committee of Council appointed thereon.

As the business concerns the whole city and nation, we petitioned the lord mayor and aldermen, who referred us to Aid. Packe and others. They reported our grievances, and the recorder and Aid. Packe and Tichbome were ordered to report to Council the manifold abuses committed by strangers. These they presented to you 11 Jan. last, and we have attended daily since for a determining of the premises, but could get no hearing. Meanwhile the Covmcil of State's order prevents our obtaining the beneiit of the laws against strangers.

"We have observed the late Parliament and Council of State to be very ready to answer the desires of the aliens, (though they are no way beneficial to the nation, nor do they assert our cause, but rather that of the enemies), but you spoke to the late Council on the justness of our cause. We beg expedition, the occasion being emergent. The English are violently prosecuted by strangers beyond sea, and dis- charged by the governors of the country from following their trades as masters. 24 signatures. With reference thereon to Council. [1 sheet.} Annexing,

20. I. Statement by the native Tiiamtfacturers and tradesmen of reasons why aliens shovld not trade in or near London, and of the mischiefs which would follow.

Thai the nv/mher of native artisans is nwre than enough, a/nd their skill equal to that of strangers.

That natives are compelled to serve appr&niiceships, are incorporated and punished for had or deceitful work, and havetopaytowa/r^ their companies, and also to pay assess- ments, so that strangers who have not these burdens can uTidersell them, invite over their own countrymen, and ingross trade. They take large liouaes, divide them, take inmates, and so breed infection.

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Divert ParliavieiUs have been so s&nsihle of this that they have mwcfo sundry statutes against strangers from Edw. IV. to Em. YIIL

The handicraft men are the nursery of soldiers, and all the army being such, if it were disbanded, they would want employment, strangers having engrosed it, because being g&neraUy disaffected, they stayed at home whilst the English engaged for Parliamenrit, so that the latter have now to turn to dishonourable employments, as porters, chim/fiey sweepers, &c.

If their being protestants, fled hither because of perse- cution, be an argument that they should trade, it is a better argwmencfor the natives. The law allowed them: to work as servants to English masters, but tliey shoidd not be masters, for it is not prudent to gratify them and dis- content us. All other nations prefer their natives to straTigers, and am. Englishman is only allowed to work as a servant in France or Germany. [1 sheet^

20. II- Statement by 35 Englishmen, in contradiction to a report that English artisans a/nd professors of sciences reading beyond seas are allowed to practise their trades as the natives, that they and other English in Paris and else- where have had their tools taken and destroyed, been reviled, beaten, and imprisoned for working as masters, and that they are only tolerated as servamis and journeymen. They beg that strangers may not by such toleration eat the bread out of their mouths. Signed by 7 pai/nters, 3 goldsmiths, 3 joiners. 5 cutlers, 12 tailors, 1 combmaker, cmd 4t weavers. [1 sheets

May 4. Council of State. Day's Pi-oceediugs.

1. The petition of the master, wardens, and company of vintners in London referred to the Treasury Committee, to report.

3. The Ordinance prepared for the great le^'el of the fens to be read first to-morrow.

4. The report coneeming the government of Jersey to be con- sidered next.

Then the paper concerning the Portuguese proceedings at the New- exchange.

Then the Ordinance for settling the post office to be read again.

7- Mr. Scobell to prepare an Ordinance" for continuing the power of civil officers for administration of justice in Scotland, and report.

8, 31. On Lambert's report from the Committee, an additional Ordinance for the Excise read, amended, and to be presented to the Protector. Being approved by him, passed, and ordered to be printed and p ' " ' '

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10. 21. Order — on representation that the goods in the Samson, Salvadore, St. George, Golden Morning Star, and St. Augustine, liaving remained many months in warehouses, will decay and he rendered of little value to the State or their claimers, if order be not taken for their disposal ; — that -the Admiralty Commissioners order their sale, unless on speaking with Dr. Walker, they see cause to the contrary ; if they are sold, Council will order satisfaction to those claiming interest in them according to their rate of sale, if, on determing their claims in the Admiralty Court, there shall appear just cause. Approved 4 May.

11. The Lieutenant of the Tower to be at liberty to bring into the Court of Upper Bench Rob. Thorpe, prisoner there, on a writ of Habeas Corpus.

12. Like order to bring Edward, Earl of Worcester, into the Court of Chancery.

13. The '^Committee on the Ordinance for highways to prepare and bring into Council a proviso relating to the carriage of gi'eat guns, timber, and other necessaries for the navy and army, that where more horses are necessary, the persons employed in such draughts are to incur no penalty thereby.

14. Council adjourns till 6 p.m.

15. Approval by the Protector of 26 orders, 18 Apr.-4 May.

19. 22. The Admiralty Commissioners to order a ketch of 6 or 8 guns to be sent to Carrickfergus, where the commander is to attend the orders of Col. Matt, Alured,

20. Also to give a warrant to the ordnance officers to put aboard the ketch 200 shovels and pickaxes for the forces under Col. Alured.

21. Also to cause the first 100 tents ready of the 1,000 to be provided for the forces in Scotland to be shipped aboard the ketch, and disposed of as Col, Alured shall direct.

24. Also to cause 1,000 pairs of shoes to be forthwith provided and sent to Carrickfergus aboard the ketch.

25. Also to order the commanders of the AdvantEige frigate, and Hare ketch, now on the west of Scotland, to repair to Carrickfergus, give notice of their arrival to Col. Alured, and follow his orders.

26. Aid. Wballey of Chester to cause 20 tuns of beer to be pro- vided at Chester, and shipped with the biscuit and cheese for the forces in Ireland,

27. 28, The orders made this day for the Lieut, of the Tower to bring Col, Thorpe to the Upper Bench Bar, and the Earl of Wor- cester to the Chancery revoked, and the Lieut, of ihe Tower ordered to forbear to bring tip Col. Thorpe, any writ of Habeas Corpus not- withstanding.

29. Order that the 34-51. 6s. 8d. paid to Sir Th<». Viner, late sheriff and now mayor of London, which was to remain in the sheriffs hands by Parliament order of 1 Feb. 1648-9, on petition of the master, wardens, &c. of the Vintners' Company, London

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i-emain there, and be not paid out without order of his Highness, and Council.

30. The Ordinance for further doubling upon and finishing the sale of Dean and chapter lands |being approved by hia highness, was passed, and ordered to be printed and published.

33. An Ordinance for reviving an Ordinance appointing Commis- sioners for inspecting the treasuries passed.

35. A commission of Oyer and Terminer to be issued to 3 common lawyers, 3 civilians, and 3 gentlemen, for the trial of Don Pan- taleon de Saa and the rest of the Portnguese, and also such English as were engaged in that business at the New Exchange,

36. The petition of Comet Ed. Cooke and Lucretia his wife, late wife of j Thos. Pluncket, referred to the Admiralty Commis- sioners, to report.

37. The Attorney General to confer with the trustees of Worcester House about Col. Rob. Thorpe's proceedings in counterfeiting deben- tures, to consider the best waj' of obtaining satisfaction, and to report, in order to his prosecution, [i. 75, ^p. 269-274.]

May 4. 23, 24. Ordinance that the Ordinance of 31 Dec 1653, appoint- ing Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries, be revived, and

stand in force till further order. [2 copies.'l

May 4. 25. Additional Ordinance for the Excise by the Protector and

Council, annulling the clause in the Ordinance of 17 March last, that all goods not specially rated, except bullion, corn, victuals, arms, ammunition, and ordnance pay 5 per cent, import duty, to be paid by the first buyer, and substituting one ordering the custom to be paid by the first buyer from the merchant or importer, and adding sheep's wool to the exceptions.

Also that henceforth, for reducing the charge of officera, the Excise revenues be but one receipt, and no separate accounts kept for new imposts, except that the moiety of fines towards maimed soldiers and widows be kept apart, according to Parhament Order, 13 July 1647.

Also that for their further relief, 26,260?. be paid by weekly portions, in lieu of all other moneys assigned them by Parliament.

The Commissioners to issue moneys by order of the Protector and Council, and to repay Excise on the export of any imported goods on which duty has been fully paid. [4 pages. Also Excise collec- tion ofAcU.pp. 122-130, Vol. 98, J-wne 1655.]

May 4. 26. Dr. John Godolphin to Wm. Jessop. By order of Council of

2 May 1654, the Admiralty judges are empowered to admit the claim of Robert Wood, Miles Pile, and others, to the Young Prince, formerly the Mary and Joan. The attestations of their propriety therein, annexed to their petition, are supposed now to remain in the Council. The petitioners desire their transmission to the Admiralty Court, and I beg their dispatch also.

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P.S, — The judges beg you to expedite their salaries by the speediest procuring of his Highness' signature to the order, which done transmit it to us, that we may signify our respects to you for so obliging us, [I P<^e.]

May 5, 27. Petition of Sampson Estwicb, jun., to the Protector and CouncU, for a license to export 200 firkins of butter, which is already ao much decayed that no one here will buy it, as there is 60 much in England, and if it is not sold at once, he will he a great sufferer. [^ pa^re-] Annexing,

27. I. St&p. Estwicb to Mr. Jessop, Pray assist my son to obtain a license, to ship bvMer not veTuUhle Jiere. 5 May 1651. l^page.]

27. II. Warrant to the Customs' Commissioners to allow Joan Sharp to export 700 barrels of north covmtry butter, vahae 4d a poimd. 23 JVow. 1653. [^-^o^e.]

May 5. 28. Petition of Josias Dewye to the Protector. By reason of the

scarceness of brimstone, ordered the bringing in of 10 tons, lest there should be want of it in making gunpowder for the State, and daily expects its arrival. Begs an order to the Customs' Commis- sioners to give leave for its landing and taking away, [i page.}

May 5, Order thereon for the Commissioners to permit its landing. Ap- proved 1 June. [/. 75, p. 275.]

May 5. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. The Ordinance for preservation of the work of the great level of the Fens read the 1st time, and ordered to be read the 2nd time next Tuesday.

3. Order on a debate on the petition of Sir Wm. Killigrew and other adventurers about draining the Fens, and the great level between Bourne, Boston, and Lincoln, and so up to the Trent, com- monly called Lindsey Level, that Council will proceed in the business of the said level, and that the Committee on this petition consider the whole matter, and report.

4. In pursuance of several orders, six warrants for payment of money, 17 March-4 May, were this day signed. [/. 75, p. 275.]

May 5. Levant Company to Spencer Bretton, consul at Smyrna. Since

London, our last of 9 Jan., we have received yours of 7 Sept., relating the mishap brought on the Stamboline by the Captain Basha, and the means you used for her release, which we approve. The ship has arrived here, and is now returning to you. See that the 2^ dollars per cloth is paid on goods that have escaped duty here, besides the consulage. Trade wiU we hope improve on the peace with the United Provinces, so that we hope the duties will clear our bills of exchange and our debts, but let the leviation of 4 dollara a cloth be continued till we are totally eased.

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To encourage you, we resolve to continue your gratuity, except for one year, to be raised from those who have not paid their impo- sitions here, whom Mr, Vincent, our 'husband, will report to you. Favour none who are irregular in passing their goods here, and we wiU indemnify you.

We hope the leviations on the Smyrna factor, Lewis, Stamboline, and Rose, now arrived or arriving, will fully clear our bills of ex- change and loans, and therefore those that have biUs of exchange hence, or have lent money on the Sampson's cloth may defaUc therefrom the leviations of 4 doUara per cloth.

We are resolving upon a fit person to send as minister. We beg you to prevent the fraud of factors entering great bales of silk as coals, and to recover what is behind on that account. [Leva/nt Papers, Vol. 4 p. 222.]

May 5. Levant Company to Mr. Kiley. You name in yours of 8 Dec.

London. the return to England of your minister, Mr, HiU ; we will try to send you a fit and able person. The greatest impediment now to our trade is your trouble with that Basha, and your little hope of reparation for his injuries. The peace with the Netherlands being, after long expectation, concluded, we hope trade will be better. Were we once eased of our debts there and elsewhere, it would much content ua ; bnt you must clear them by a consulage, \Levami Papers, Vol. 4, p. 223.]

May S. Levant Company to John Hobson [consul at Venice]. You know

London. out great trouble for years through an unjust tax of 2 dollars per mille on Zante and Cephalonia currants, caused, we suspect, by the late John Eromliall, who by will left it to be continued till the company's debt, as he calls it, is paid. We can hardly suppose that so injurious an oppression should survive its author, especially as the whole pretence at first demanded has been forced from us twice over ; yet we beg you to prevent it by a decree of the senate, or some other way, which will be well accepted by us, who have pro- moted you to your employment, and shall be always ready to serve you. [Levant Papers, Vol. 4, p. 224.]

May 8. Order by the Commissioners for Appeals in Excise that — the

additional Ordinance for Excise notwithstanding — ^the Excise Com- missioners forbear to repay moneys on export of exciseable goods shipped for Scotland since 25 March last, Scotland being now united to England, and capable of the same privileges and immunities as the ports in England. [Excise ColUction, p. 134, Vol. 98, Jtine 1G55.]

May 8. 29. Petition of Wm, Burton and other merchania of Great

Yarmouth to the Protector. We freighted 3 months ago, 6 small vessels with herrings and other goods to Bordeaux, to bring back wines to Leith, but they have been detained there by winds 9 weeks, with French wines value 6,000^. Meanwhile by Ordinance of 12 April, you prohibit the import to Scotland of goods forbidden in England, among which are French wines, therefore we know not

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where to send them, and we are paying 4?. a tun freight, double the price of times of peace. We therefore beg a dispensation to vend our 600 tuns for this time. With reference to Council, 5 May 1654. [1 sheet.']

May 8. Order thereon that they be allowed to unlade the wines at Leith

without seizure. [I. 15, p. 278.]

May 8. 30. Petition of Col, Simon Rugeley to the Protector. Upon your

order [see 13 Feb. sw-prii] granting me 3,546?. 5s. dd. due on public faith, and 4,454^. ] 5s. lid. tor personal services, out of my discoveries of concealments not pardoned by the Act of Oblivion, I discovered, and proved by record before the Commissioners of Accounts, marsh lands in cos. Norfolk and Cambridge, drained by the htte King at a cost of 6,000?., of which he was to have ^ for the embanking, and which are at the seaside, and no part of the Bedford level, and now the Commissioners say they have no power to put me in possession. As I have sold 500?. a year to pay my debts, and as a last refuge mortgaged my debentures, I beg an order to put me in possession of the lands. With reference to Coimcil to consider the petitioner's title, and certify, 5 May 1654. [1 page.] Annexing,

30. I- lyi'aft for the proposed grant of the said lands. [li pages:]

30. II. Information of Col. Simon Rugeley of Gallingwood, co. Stafford, to the CoTM/iissioners for Accounts, and for discovering frauds or concealments. In 1638, the late King undertook, at his own charge, the draini/ng of marshes in Walton, Walsoken, and Walpole, co. Norfolh, and in Wisbeach, Leverington, Newton, and Tyd St. Giles, co. CaTubridge, 4,000 acres, for which he was to have ^ of the land. His interest, iww belonging to the State, is concealed and detained by the respecti/oe tenants and proprietors. 1 beg powers to prosecute this information; cmd the aUow- a/nee for discovery grcmted by the Act. 16 Feb. 1653-4. [1 page.]

30. III. Request hy Rugeley thai he may have as much of the said lands conveyed to hi/m as will pay the moneys allovjed him by Council, with leave to purchase the remainder, si ifiat the whole may be conveyed to him. 16 Feb. 1653-4 [1 page.}

30. IV. Deposition by John Rugeley of Southuxi/rk that h went to the Commi^sionera of Accov,nts\with CoL Rugelei when the Colonel acquainted them with this discovery that they ordered him to produce records and vntnessei which he did at great charge, and then they told hi/i they had no power to grant him the lands. 28 Marc 1654. i^page.]

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May 8. Reference of Rugeley's petition to Strickland, Wolsley, and Cooper, to examine tlie particulars of the discovery, and his titie thereto. [/. 75, p. 279.]

May S, 31. Petition of John Clarke, of Hitcham, to the Protector. Settled

an estate of 2,000?. a year on his eldest eon William, on condition that his wife, daughter of Sir Edw. Kerr, would settle in the same way;400i. a year which she has for 3 lives, and 150Z. a year in reversion after her father. Reserved enough to pay the visible debts, but since the [settlement, other incumbrances have appeared, and most of the 2,000i. a year is in jointure to his mother. Lady Mannering, and his aunt Lady Vemey, so that he can i-aise nothing out of it. As there is an estate of 400^, or 500?. a year improveable by enclosure, to which the tenants agree, on security to enjoy their estates for 21 years, begs an order to the judges that his son WiUiam, 10 years old, may suffer a recovery of the 150?. a year, the damage being compensated by the advantage, so that petitioner may pay his debts, and be free from fear or imprisonment. With reference thereon to Council, 5 May 1654. [1 sheef]

May 8. Reference thereon by Council to Sir Chas. Wolsley, Sir Ant. Ashley Cooper, and Mr. Strickland, to report. [/., 78, p. 278.]

May S. 32. Petition of John Bland, merchant, to the Protector. When

abroad, consigned 600 pipes of wine, ind^, Spanish money, &c., to his partner. And- King, merchant in London, for whose delinquency the goods, were sequestered, and sold by the Camdem House Committee at great undervalue ; but on pleading that ^ the' goods belonged to him, was ordered payment of 2,718?. 13s. 7d. The Committee pretending they had not cash, ordered his payment out of the Earl of Rivers' sequestered estate in London. Received 267?. 16s. lid., and then Sir A Haslerigg obtained an order in Parliament to receive the remaining profits, in lieu of a debt of 1,000?. due from the Earl to him. On appeal to the Commissioners for Public Debts, they declared that the said debt, which with interest would amount to 4,983?. 19s, 5d., was due to him, but before they couljd report to Parliament, it resigned its power.

Has advanced Wge sums for the State, and been 11 yiars without his money, and the goods paid above 2,000^ customs. E^gs payment of the 4,983?. 198. 5d. from the Customs, whereby his Highness' fame for justice will spread to foreign nations. With ileference, 19 April 1654, to Council. [1-j- pages.}

May 8. Order in Council that the petition be laid aside, they being unable

to give any order therein. [1. 75, p. 279.]

May 8. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The. Admiralty and Navy Commissioners to appoint a con- venient ship to transport -Dr. Mayerne's lady and her attendants into the Low Countries,

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3. The Customs' and Excise Commissioners to permit 4 hogsheads of white French wine, and a quantity of ling and stockfish, brought out of Holland for the use o£ the Dutch ambassadors, to be landed without duty,

6. The Lord President presenting the names of the Commissioners appointed by his Highness for trial of Don Pantaleon de Saa, and the others, — viz.. Lord Chief Justice Rolle, Justice Atkins, Serj, Steele, Dis. Zouch, Turner, and Clerk, Sir Hen. Blount, Kich, Lucy, and Aid. Tichbome, — the Attorney-General is to prepare a draft of a commission of Oyer and Terminer, directed to the above, for the trial.

7. Order on report from the Admiralty Commissioners — on a reference concerning the Charity, and on a report from the Admiralty judges, — that the said judges proceed, touching the ship and her lading, according to justice. Approved 1 June.

8. The business touching farthings whereon the States' arms are imprinted referred to the Mint Committee.

10. Strickland, Desborow, and Fiennes to examine what is alleged concerning the plundering of the Swedish ships Hope and Phcenix, both taken by Capt^ Nee, a captain of the commonwealth, and to report.

13. The report concerning the government of Jersey agreed with, and Mackwovth and Strickland to prepare and bring in an Ordinance accordingly.

16. Order on motion of Mr, Rous, that Thos. Fauconbridge pay the arrear for half a year of a pension of 42^ to Eton College, any order of restraint notwithstanding.

17. The petition of Co!s. Rob. Lilbume, Okey, and Guihon, and of Ed. Dendy referred to Cooper, Wolsley, and Strickland, to speak with Justice Hales about the post fines, and report his opinion.

19. The petition of Dame Magdalen Tyringham, relict of Sir Anthony Tyringham, laid aside.

23. A warrant to be prepared for commitment of Chas. Rich and John James to the Tower, they not having attended to give security, according to the order of Council.

24. The petition of Robert Inglish and Alexr. Finlaw referred back to its former Committee, to consider how money may be raised for their present relief. [J. 75, pp. 276-280.]

May 8. 33. Bond of Major George Rawdon, of Rawdon, co. York, and

PhiL Tandy, of St. Martin' s-in-the-Fields, Middlesex, in 2001., to pay 1001. to Sir John Clotworthy, of St. Martin's, 30 Nov. next. [1 page.}

[May 9.] 34. Petition of Sturley Kedgwin, innholder of Colford, Forest of Dean, to the Protector. In 1641, Sir John Wintour sued many of the inhabitants in the Exchequer about rights of common, and they, lest they should be overborne by his potency, petitioned Parhament to question the validity of his patent for the timber, wood, and waste soil of the forest. Parliament ordered a committee

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of survey to divers epunty gentlemen, to be assisted by shipwrights of London and Bristol, carpenters, surveyors, &c., the charges to be paid by the country, "but repaid if proved advantageous to the commonwealth. The charge came to 96^., of part of which I am un- paid, and am in great poverty by plunderings of the cavaliers of my goods and cattle, I having been in arms for Parliament. I beg relief, as the State will be much benefited by the making of great shot and ordnance, or payment by the country. With reference to the Admiralty Committee, 5 May 1634. [1 paffe.}

May 9. 35. Order thereon by the Admiralty Commissioners, that — as the

sum was so laid out to preserve the forest from spoil by Sir JohnWinter, — 53i. in the hand.s of Major Wade, for materials sold on demoUshing the works in Gloucester, should go in part payment, and the rest be paid out of fines and profits from the forest. [1 page.] Aivmxing,

35, I. Directions for a commissionfor measuHng and surveying

the said forest. 29 May 1641. [f page.]

May 9. 36. Petition of Sir Rob. Pye, jun., to the Protector. My father

had a patent for life from the late King of the audifcorship of the Exchequer, in lieu of which the late Parliament granted him 500^. a year for life. This was made over to me during his life, and 2,000i. thereof are in arrears, to my great damage. I beg an order for l.OOOZ. at once, and the rest, with the future benefit, from land in Ireland. With reference thereon to Council, 1 May 1664. [1 foge,] AnTiexing, .

3e. L Parliament order that the Revenue Committee consider of an allowwnce to he made to Sir R. Pye, a/nditoi; and to the 2 tellers of the Exchequer, for their places. 3 June 1645. [^pc^e.}

36. II. Orde^- in tlte Revenue Committee to Fauconberg, to make

up previous orders on behalf of Sir Rob. Pye to 5001. a year in lieu of his office, and to pay it as it grows due. 14 Nov. 1645. [1 page. C&py.J

36. in. Certificate by Fauconberg that the said 5001. was paid ■^ tUl March 1650, but only 29?. has^ been paid since. 21

April 1654. [1 page.]

May 9. Reference thereon by Council to the Treasury Commissioners, to report. [/. 75,p. 281.]

May 9. 37. Petition of John Field, printer to the late Parliament, to the

Protector. Has delivered Acte, declarations, votes, and orders to the sum of 1,665/. 15s. 9d., of which 1,274?. Ss. 5d. was acknow- ledged due 31 March 1652 by a Committee of Parliament^ and 391/. 128. 4>d. has grown due since. The late Parliament referred it to the Council of State to order speedy payment, but in vain, as

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he has not received one penny during the 5 years he has printed for ParKament, and has been under restraint for paper bought for their service, and owes 1,000^. on interest. Begs inunediate payment of the 1,274?. 3s. 5d., and an order to state the remainder. With reference thereon to Council, 19 April 1654. [1 sheet^ Annexing,

37. I. Order vn a> Committee of P<wliament for payment to Fidd of 1,274?. 3s. 5d on the moneys on the Ordiriance of 24 Ifov. 1645, for pai^msnt of (wtificerB, &e., after pay- ment of present charges thereon. 31 Ma/rch 1652. [1 page.}

37. n. Order in ParUam&fvt that 2,000 copies of the Act for

settletnent of Ireland he printed, a/nd that tlie Council of State see Field paid for these, and paid the rest of the money dme to him. 13 Aug. 1652. [I- page. Commons' Jm.r.,Vol. VII., p. 164.1

37. III. Accounts of Field for printing since 1 April 1652, giving the titles of the Acts and papers printed. Total sum dAi/e 391?. lis. \Qd. [7-| pages.'\ May 9. 38. Reference thereon by Council to the Treasury Commissioners,

to report. \_^pa,ge. Also I. 1^,p. 282.]

[May 9.] 39. Petition of Sir John Scott, of Seottistarvet, to the Protector. I am lineally descended from those who have constantly and duti- fully served as clerks of the rolls, lords of sessions, clerks of Council and Exchequer, and directors of Chancery, from 1502 to your coming to Scotland. I have myself been 30 years a counsellor, 20 a judge, and 40 a director of the Chancery office without reproach, and Lord St. John promised me a hearing before my places were disposed of. I have not contravened any of your proclamations, yet I am dispossessed, not only of those places of coimeil, session, and Exchequer, which I held by the Prince's letters, and which could be taken away at the will of the superior power, but of my Chancery office, which being by grant under the Great Seal, can only be taken away by treason or forfeiture, and the arrears of my fees are detained. I beg restoration to my places as judge in the Session and director of Chancery, and a warrant to recover my past arrears. [| page.}

[May 9.1 40- Petition of Sir John Scott to the Protector. I came here a month since to procure yoTir favour for the printing in Holland, by John Blaw, of maps of Scotland and Ireland. I also showed my wrongs in being deprived of my offices in Scotland, and I think those who formerly did me ill offices have now got my name inserted in the Act of Grace for payment of 1,500Z. fine, tJiough I have been a constant opposer of malignancy, and in 1648 was president of the committee of gentry who protested against that un- lawful engagement, in the very face of Parliament, I beg discharge from the fine, and reference to Council about my places. With reference accordingly, 29 April 1654, [1 page,} Ann&ning,

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40. I. Statement in detail of the offices held by his a/ncestors and hmsdf. Sis grandchild, Jam£s Scott, holds the baronies of Tamebuf a/nd Caple, a/nd vnost of his la/nde and moneys are divided among his children, he relying on the -profis of his office; he has not been inetmher of ParUa/ment or Committee simce 1644. ffis houses at Insh]ceiA a/nd Shank were demolished by the soldiers. Mis losses of fees and offices nearly equal the fine piit v/pon him,, arid the detention of the arrears is contra/ry to law. [1 page.^

40. II. Certificate by Patrick Gillespie amd John lAvingatone, that he protested against the invading of EngUmd in 1648, nevev abetted any maHgna/nt design, and be- haved peaceably in, a private station. 28 April 1654, [l^page.]

May 9. 41. Reference thereon by Council to Lambert, Desborow, Mont-

ague, Jones, Cooper, and Strickland, to report, [i page. Also I. 75, p. 282.] .

[May 9.]. ■ 42. Petition of Woffaiia, Elianor, Frances, and Eliz. Fitzgerald, children of the Earl of Kildare, to the Protector, for a sum to enable them to transport themselves, and be no further troublesome. His Highness obtained 50^. for them from the late Council of State, but having no other supplies to carry them to Ireland, by reason of the ruin of their father's estate, beg more. [1 page.]

May 9. 43. Order thereon in Council for payment of 201. to them by

Mr. Frost from Council's contingencies, and of 30^. by Aid. Chas. Walley, at Chester. [Also I. 75, p. 282.]

[May 9.] 44. Report of Aid. Andrews and Allen, on the case of Luke Ivory &e., that 27,400^. of Weavers' Hall money was paid to the late Treasurers-at-war, but issued by them for the army, to he reimbursed from the an-ears due for the army, and Parliament appointed the same for discharge of public faith debts, in London and other counties, to be issued by the Treasurers at war, who have had no warrant for the last 600^, and the Army Committee said that Hants and Sussex had had no proportion of the money, and therefore the 600^. was to remain till further order [2 pages.]

May 9. 45. Order on this report that the Army Committee give a

warrant to the late Treasurera-at-war, 'for payment' of the 600?. to Rich. Glide and Col Lawrence Broomfield, appointed treasurers for public faith moneys, for satisfaction of the sums lent by the poor in the said counties. [1 page. Also I. 75, p. 284.]

[May 9.] 46. Report on the petition of Edw. Edmonds, for several poor inhabitants of London within the lines of communication, that Parliament charged 10,000?. on Goldsmiths' Hall for poor persons ■ that in Nov. 1647, 900?. at Weavers' Hall, part of 30,000?. designed'

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for payment of sums under 10/. lent on the propositions of 1642, was to be paid to Mr. Pocoek and Greenhill, and repaid out of the said 10,000^. to Weavers' Hall. That 9,100/. was paid by the Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers to the treasurers for maimed soldiers, but the balance QOOl. doea not appear to have been repaid. Also report on the petition of Luke Ivory and others, in behalf of cos. Surrey, Middlesex, Cambridge, and Northampton, that Parliament ordered 10,000/. to the poor of divers counties that had lent on the proposi- tions of 1642, whereof 9,400/, was paid by the Weavers' Hall treasurers, and 600/. should have been paid by the Treasurers-at-war, but the Army Committee suspended their warrant, that the respective counties might have their due proportion.

That therefore the Army Committee should issue a warrant to the late Treasurers-at-war to pay the 600/. ; the Gfoldsmiths' Halt treasurer be ordered to pay in the 900/. to Weavers' Hall ; and then both sums be paid out towards satisfaction of small debts. [Draft,

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[May 9.] 47. Copy of the last clause, 4 April 1654. [| page.'] May 9. Order, in the case of Edw. Edmonds, that the Haberdashers' Hall

Commissioners give warrant to the Gfoldsmiths' Hall treasurers to pay in the 900T. to Weavers' Hall, to be paid out as above said. [G. 12, p. 612 ; G. 83, p. 469 ; /. 75, p. 284.]

May ? 48. Petition of Luke Ivory, Jas. Style, and John Alien, to his

Highness' Council. Thanks for an order for 600/., balance of 10,000/., ordered by Parliament to be paid to the poor of the counties that had lent on the proposition for 1642 ; but such is the strictness of the treasurers, that the order will be ineffectual unless affixed to the

4 counties petitioned for, viz., Middlesex, Surrey, Cambridge, and Northampton, which, as was proved before the Committee of Pubho Frauds and Debts last Parliament, had not their proportion with other counties. [| page.]

[May 9.] 49. Statement by Col. Sexby. In 1631 a secret Committee of Council sent me to France, to give an account of the state of the country and affections of the people. I was to have l,OO0i. a year for myself and 4 gentlemen who went with me, and I was there almost 2 years.

One of my gentlemen whom I sent into Langoedoc, amongst the Protestants, was taken as a suspected person, stripped, robbed of 130/. sewn up in his clothes, which I had given him, put in prison, where I supported him, and racked, and though he kept secret what he knew, the torture cost him his life, and his wife and infant would starve but for me. I had to send her 40/. the other day.

When in France, I wrote to Mr. Scott and Council twice a week, and sometimes sent my letters by 3 routes, and Mr. Scott was to pay the postage, but as it was not well to send to him at Whitehall, ] addressed the letters to a friend, to whom I have had to pay 53Z. 5s postage. Since my return, I have spent 12/. in postage for publh service. I also lost 2 trunks of apparel worth 200?.

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I received my first year's salary of 1,000^., but there is still due to to me 1,411?. 13s. id. salary and charges. It may seem large, but no one could live in the foreign parts where we were at less than 200J. a year, and our expenses were some hundreds above the allowance. [2 pages.] Annexing,

49, I. Order in the Cov/ncil of State that a necklace of pearl, which Col. Seaiby has, be brought to the Committee for examAnations, and his charges in searching tmd seisvng packets considered. 18 Nov. 1652. [Copy, § page.]

49. IL Statement by hvm of his expCTises in jowmeys in England in 1649, 116?. 8s., for which lie hoped a necklace and jewel would have been allowed him, but he has delivered them up fts ordered. [1 page.]

49. III. Woirrant by the Protector to Jessop and Frost to auAit his accounts for disbursenfients vn Fra/nce and England, that he may be paid. 28 April 1654. [J page^

49. IV. Their report confirming Sexbi/s statements, but leaving it doubtful whether 430?. of his claim fitr expenses in France should not be considered as included in his salary.' [3 pages.]

49. V. Brafi of the above. [3 pages.]

May 9. Reference of the account by Coimcil to Strickland, Sydenham,

and Jones, to report. [/. 75, p. 285.]

May 9, 50. Petition of the inhabitants of Stratton Michael and Tas-

borough, CO. Norfolk, to the Commissioners for .approbation of Ministers. Having been long destitute of a preaching minister, by virtue of sequestration, in May 1653, we invited Rich. Lawrence, who is well approved, as our minister, but we could not settle his maintenance, the old Parliament being dissolved, and there being no other power in being therefor. We beg his continuance, with power to receive f oi- this and last year the profits of both parsonages, the parishes being small and only a mile apart. [1 siteet, 16 signatures.]

May 9, Order thereon in Council granting the petition. [/. 75, p. 286.]

May 9. Council. Day's Proceedings.

4. The petition of the children of the late Dr. Wm. Twisse referred to Wolaley, Jones, Skippon, Fiennes, and Rous, to report.

5. The Admiralty judges to issue a commission for trial of pirates in Dorsetshire, as formerly ordered.

7. The petition of the mayor and aldermen of Lineohi, referred by his Highness to Council, referred to Deshorow, Wolsley, Jones, and Mackworth, to prepare an Ordinance thereupon.

8. Order on the petition of Dame Jane George, similarly referred, that Council leave her to make her application elsewhere.

9. Like order on the petition of Robert Canne and Co., merchants of Bristol, concerning a debt owing for provisions for the Isle of SciUy.

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Vol. LXXI. Council, Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The petition of the ancient gunners of the Tower that held Uieir places by patent referred to tJie Committee for Regulation of the Officers of the Tower, to report.

14. The report from the Committee on the petition of Aid. John Fowke agreed with, and land to be set out in Waltham Forest, Essex, belonging to the State, of 5001. yearly value, and settled on him and his heirs for ever. Council leaves him to seek satisfac- tion of Parliament for his sufferings mentioned, and for the matter in difference between him and the Bast India Company.

15. The petition of Dame Magdalen, relict of Sir Arthur Tyring- ham, on reconsideration, referred to Lambert, Jones, Rous, Mackwortli, Montague, and Sydenham, to report.

16. Thos. Falconberg to pay to Mr. Dell, master of Gonvill and Caius College, Cambridge, his half-year's augmentation due last Lady day, any order of restraint notwithstanding.

18. The business of Sir John StoweU and his purchasers to be debated next Thursday.

21. The petition of Wm. Blaston, referred by his Highness to Council, referred to Lambert, Fiennes, and Jones, to report.

22. That of Edw. Hanchet, usher to the late Court of Wards, referred to Montague, Mackworth, and Jones, to reports

23. That of Jane, widow of Hen. Parker, and Henry and Anne, their children, referred to Lambert, Fiennes, and Jones, to report.

27. John Browne, John Whiteway, and Walter Foy, justices of peace for Dorset, to take bail for such as were taken upon the design of siu-prising the town of Poole, and are now in gaol at Dorchester, to appear when called for and release them. Approved IJune. [1.75,^.281-286.]

Declaration by the Protector, setting apart Tuesday, 23 May, for a day of thanksgiving for the peace with the Netherlands, and for the late sea.sonable rains.

All win own that this has been a nation of blessings, where so many wonders have been wrought. The Lord has [added another link to the chain by granting us peace. Also by sending rain, when the earth was so unusually parched that it threatened famine ; but he stirred up our hearts to seek for rain, and then vouchsafed it, showing that he has not cast us off, but the heavens declare his glory, and the earth answers in fruitfulness. We hope the godly ministers who preach on this occasion will exhort the people to turn from their vain practices. Quotation of Psahn 107, v. 30-38. [1 page, prmted, Record Offi-ce Library, 498 F. Coll. of Acts, vol. 2, ifo. 86.]

51. Humph. White to the Admiralty Committee. Capt. Thos. Elliott, of Aldborough, Suffolk, commander of the frigate building at Wivenhoe, drank to the health of the King and confusion of the Parliament, and ordered 3 guns to be fired; also he harboured Capt. Furnes, an enemy to the commonwealth, for 3 month.i, and at last sent him aboard a Straits' man-of-war. [| pC'9^]

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May 10. 52. Petition of JohnlrHalito the Protector, for continuance of a pension of 100^. a year, having no other subsistence, and for the 25i. now due. I have been a constant servant of the several Councils, being brought in by your Highness, and always discharged my duty, especially in attending on you in Scotland, and since your assump- tion of the government, by my book, " Confusion confounded." With order thereon for payment of the arre^r, continuance of ih.& pension, to be paid quarterly from Council's contingencies, and a warrant to be prepared accordingly. [1 page.]

May 10. 53. Petition of John Embree, surveyor, to the , Protector and Council. Has had his books ready for audit 13 months, and there is due to him 1,500^., which he needs to comply with his contracts for materials deUvered towards repairing Whitelmll and other houses belonging to his Highness, and to pay his poor workmen. Begs an effectual order therein. [1 pctgs-]t

May 10. Reference thereon to the Treasury Commissioners, to report how 1,000Z. may be best charged, to enable him to proceed about the repairs of WhitehaU. [7. 75, p. 287.]

May 10. 54. Petition of William earl Marshal 'of Scotland to the Pro- tector. Hiding !in the year 1651 peaceably from my own house to EHott, I was taken prisoner and sent up hither to the Tower, having never been in arms against this State. I addressed you, and hoped I had obtained your protection against further prosecutions, but I find that in the late Act [of Pardon for Scotland] I am among the excluded persons, and my estate to be disposed of, to the utter ruin of me and my posterity. I beg examination, and as my innocence appears, restoration to my estate. With order thereon by the Protector that he be heard by Council, 5 May 1654. [1 pageJ]

May 10. Note in Council that the petition was read, but laid aside, Council not thinking fit to make any order thereon. [7. 75, p. 287.]

May 10. 55. Petition of George Lord Eure and Col. Eras. Laseelles to the Protector. Have faithfully served Parliament during the wars, raised a regiment of foot^ and each a troop of horse under Lord Fairfex, without charge, and served till the enemy in the North was subdued; since in 1648 and 1651, raised both horse and foot in defence of the nation against invasion from abroad and insurrection at home, in which they have exhausted themselves and friends, and received no satisfaction nor pressed for it, on account of the exigencies of affairs. Beg the arrears due for their personal pay, being to Eure 1,042?. 7s. 10c?., and to LasceUes 2,0GGl. 6s. Qd. Also that the sums may be charged on old arrears of seques- trations in Yorkshire, due in 1649, which they can discover to be in the treasurer's hands of that county, or allowed some other way. With reference of the petition and of a certificate from Mr. Rymer to Council, April 5, 1654. [1 page.'] Annexing,

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55. I- Certificate by the County Comtnitiee tliat a haXance of 358^. 178. 4d. ■is due to Major George Sure, for service in the late militia, from 13 JuTie 1648 to 15 Jan. 1648-9, York, 3 Sept. 1649. [Parchment, 1 page-J

65. n. Like certificate of &8SI. 10s. 6d. due to him from 20 Feb. 1643-4(0 23 Jan. 1645-6. 7 Wov. 1649. [1 sheet.']

55. Ill- JVo^e of calciUations thereon. [^ pa^re.]

55. IV., V. Certificate by Ferdinando Lord Fairfax that LasceUes was captain of a troop of horse in the NorUiem army from, 12 June 1644'fo 14 Nov. 1645, behaved faithfvXly, and received no pay. 3 Sept. 1647. [^ parje. 2 copies.']

55. vr. Certificate by Rich. Barley, sheriff, and the County Coin,- mittee toJ,ilce effect, and to his service in reducing Hemsley, Scarborough, Bolton, and Skipton Castles. 2 Oct. 1647. [1 page. Copy.]

55. VII. Depositions 'before the sub-Committee of Accounts of CO. York that most of his company served during that time, a/nd that he craves allotvance as Colonel. RulUng- ton, 23 Oct. 1647. [1 page. Copy.]

55. Viir. Report "by the sub-Committee of Aceov/nis of co. York to the Committee of Accounts for the kingdom, detailing the pa/rticvJars of Lascelles's services, and for how many of them he asks no aUowa/nce, and stating his claim at 1,9921. 158. RuUvagton, 23 Oct. 1647. [2 sheets. Copy.}

55. IX. Certificate by Fras. Fierrepoint, Tlios. Mauteverer, and John Wastell, that LasceUes was governor of Helmsley and Bolton Castles after their reducement. 17 May 1648. [^pagel]

55. s. Certificate by tlie Committee of Accounts that the balance due to him is 743^. 10s. dd., but that he claims l,724i. 1 a. 9d. m,ore for service as captain of horse, and also as govenwr of the said castles, which they cannot allow because he had no commission as governor. 18 Oct. 1648, [1 sheet.]

55. XI. Certificate by the County Committee that 405Z, 4s. is due to him for service from 1 June 1648 to 15 Jan. 1648-9, 9 May 1649. With receipt for G'Sl. inpart, 9 Aug. 1649. [Parchment, ^ sheet]

55. XII. Certificate by Ralph Rymer, that on the dissolving of the former Committees in 1649, he had 1,650^. in hand of old arrears, for which he has asked orders and discharge, but not received them. 11 Feb. 1653-4. [j page.]

May 10. Reference of the petition of Eure and Lascellea to the Treasury Committee, to consider and report. [/■ 75, p. 287.]

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May 10. 56. Petition of Thoa. Rosse, prisoner in the Tower, to the Protector and Council, for speedy trial or release. Never acted prejudicially, nor harboured a mutinous thought, but receiving a note, now in the hands of Council, from Mr. Button, was urged to meet him and some others, all strangers to himself, at the Ship tavern, in the Old Bailey, and so was taken by Lieut, Col. Worsley. With reference thereon to Council, to grant him release on bail, if they see fit, 3 May IQoi, [1 page.]

May 10. Note that the case was read and laid aside, without order thereon. [/. 75. p. 288.]

May 10. 57. Petition of Jas. Riddell, merchant of Leith, to the Pro- tector. Considering tho need of pitch, tar, hemp, and deals for the fleet, and of oil for making soap, I should have attempted their import, but for obedience to the Act of Navigation ; I therefore obtained from the late Council of State a license for the former goods, and from the commander-in-chief in Scotland one for the import of oil thither. I accordingly imported [in a Scotch ship deals, tar, &c. from Norway, and the export of tar thence being pro- hibited, I covered it with oil ; but the oil was seized at Leith by the Commissioners, and, it and the vessel declared forfeit, in spite of the license, to the loss of 300^., though the oil is only worth 81. I beg that my license may stand good. With reference, signed, of the petition and the letter of CoL Lilbume annexed to Council, 13 April 1654. [1 sheet.] Annexing,

57. I. Col. Mob. Lilhv/me to the Protector. I gra/nted Riddell a pass for his oil, because the Act against its im/port into England was mode before any authority from ParHar meiit was established here. There was no fravA or i/nten- tion to abuse the State. T com/mend, his case to you, as he is conscientious, and has been peaceable cmd civil since our first coming into Leith. Dalkeith, 4 March 1653-4. [1 page.}

May 10. 58. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee, [| page. Also, I. 75, p. 290.]

May 10. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. The petition of several officers of the army referred to Mack- worth, Lisle, and Sydenham, to report.

4, An Ordinance te enable Jolm Anindel of Lanheme, co. Corn- wall, to sell certain manors and lands for payment of debts, laid aside.

8. An Ordinance on report of the Committee for adjudication of several ships of the enemy seized or brought into Scotland, as amended, read, agreed to, and to be presented to the Protector. Approved 16 May.

9. Also the Ordinance for relief of debtors in Scotland in some cases of extremity. Approved 16 May.

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10. Also an Ordinance of explanation of a former Ordinance for better keeping in repair the highways. Approved 16 May.

11. The Ordinance for satisfaction of the arrears to the soldiers out of the forests to be read the second time to-morrow.

13, 14. To advise his Highness that the prisoners seized by Lieat-Col. Worsley, now in the Tower, be spee<fily brought to trial, and Lambert and Sydenham to attend him with the reasons therefor.

15. The establishment of the Tower, as to the Lieutenant and those immediately under him, with an estimate of the incident charges, in pursuance of an order of Jan. SO last, approved.

16, 17. 59. A proposition from the Admiralty Commissioners that 12 ships named may be ordered to come into port, and be first discharged and laid up, agreed to. Approved 16 May.

18. A warrant to be prepared to pay what is due to Mr. Hartlib of the allowance granted him out of the Customs' contingencies,

23, 24. In pursuance of an order of last Monday, 2 warrants were signed, 1 to the Serjeant-at-Arms for apprehending Charles Rich and John James and delivering them to the Lieutenant of the Tower ; the other to the said Lieutenant to receive them ; but the execution of the warrants suspended till Jessop give notice to Rich, in the country, of Council's pleasure, and require him to repair to London.

25. Order that — as by Parliamentary order of 15 Sept. 1653 the late Coimcil of State was empowered to bring to effect certain discoveries — Commissary-Gen. WhaUey, Col Wm. Gofle, CoL Gros- venor, and Scoutmaster-Gen. Downing be appointed Commissioners to examine the said discoveries, with power to send for persons or writings, examine witnesses on oath, and use aU means for taking possession of the discoveries. Also that as ^ was to be allowed to CoL Allan Eutler, the discoverer, which was granted him 21 Oct. last, and as by order of 5 Dec, Capt. Hen. Grosvenor was appointed to receive the same at request of Katherine, widow of Col, Allan Butler, deceased, Grosvenor is hereby required to prosecute the discoveries, bearing his proportion of the charges and receiving ^ of the benefit. The said Commissioners are to appoint treasurers to receive any money, plate, or jewels, and to warrant the payment of the said J, They are also to appoint and salary their own officers, and render accounts of their proceedings to his Highness and Council. Approved 1 Jmie.

26. The Treasuries' Committee to consider the whole matter of discoveries, consulting the Committee of Accounts and Public Debts and such others as they judge fit, and to report. Wolsley added to the Committee. [I. 75, ^. 287-292.]

May 11. 60. Petition of Austen Belson to the Protector and Coimcil, for a pass for himself and Hen, Smith, his servant, to go to the

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Spaw in Germany, being advised to drink the waters for his health, and to return. [^ i^e.]

May 11. Order thereon granting the petition. [Z. 75, p. 293.]

May 11, 61. Petition of Mary Elaithwaite, widow, of Seckmurther, Cumberland, to the Protector. She and her husband, for affection to Parliament, have suffered so grievously by the cruelty of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Henry and Jas. Pearson, attorneys, and their con- federates, that her husband lost his memory and died. They were dragged through markets, imprisoned, put in irons, stripped, &c., on pretence of being spies, plundered of their goods, sued at law, and 6 times bound over to good behaviour, as shown by articles now extant, exhibited to the late House of Peers. As hy the declaration of Parliament of 18 August 1642, the well-affected of the North were to have reparation of losses from the delinquents by whom they suffered, begs reference to eminent persons in London, who may summon Lawson to send up hia answer in writing, andfthe rest to appear in person, as they attend each term on their own employ- ments. [1 page."]

May 11, 62. Petition of Geo. Bromley and 39 others, for hundreds in and near London who have lent money on the public fiiith, and are unable to double what they have lent, to the Protector. We have long waited upon the late Parliament, to whom the Council of State referred us. [See 17 June 1653.] According to the late Act, we have put in claims for our debts, which are with the Commia- sioners at Worcester House, and have borne in silence the long want of our money, but the time prescribed in the Act is expired, we are unpaid, and many of ua wanting bread. We beg that the Commissioners may be ordered to examine and report to you on the debts now claimed before they proceed to the rest of the claims. We have long found you our only instnmient, and trust to you to accomplish this for us. 40 signatures. [1 page.'] Annexvng, 62. L Order of the Council of State aUuded to, 17 Jv/ne 1653.

May 11. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1, 2. To write to the several sheriffs and other public officers to publish within their jurisdiction a declaration of the Pi-otector, setting apart Tuesday, May 23, for a public thanksgiving for the peace between this commonwealth and the United Provinces, and for the late seasonable rain. With form of the letter to the

3. The Ordinance for satisfying officers' arrears by sale of forests read the second time, and re-committed to the Committee which brought it.

5. The petition of the persons subscribing, via,. Lords Montague and ErudeneU, and Ed. Vaux, on behalf of themselves and others s equestered for recusancy, referred to Wolsley, Jones, Montague, and Cooper, to report.

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7. Order that the Excise Commissionera and their sub-commis- sioners receive for duties since 25 March Gd. on every cwt. of 112 lbs. of English iron, to be paid by the maker, the rate in the Ordinance of 17 March 1653-4 notwithstanding. Approved 16 May.

8. A report from the Committee on the petition of Algernon Earl of Northumberland, Thomas Lord Coventry, Philip Earl of Pembroke, heir, and Wm. Earl of Salisbury, and other executors of Phihp, late Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, read. It thereby appears that the Earl of Northumberland, Lord Coventry, and the late Earls of Pembroke and Manchester, and others, in 1640, entered into 2 bonds to Francis Flyer, and others in trust for the city of London, for repayment of 50,000?. then borrowed of the city, which Parliament afterwards declared to be a public debt, and made provision for repayment out of the Act for 400,000?., but only 17,226?. lOs. 6d. was repaid, and process is sued against the above for the remainder. Also that the then Lord Mayor and certain aldermen, appointed treasurers for the 400,000?., had opportunity and received a warrant to pay the rest, but spent it in paying out several great sums on warrants of subsequent date to that whereby the 50,000?. was appointed to be satisfied, omitting to pay the said residue. Order — as the debt was for a special service of the State, and not for their particular use — that all prosecution against those bound in the bond be forborne, and their persons indemnified, till further order of Parliament. Approved 1 June.

9. A paper mentioning great destruction of wood in Enfield Chase referred to the Committee on Forests, to examine whom they like, and report. Annexing,

63. I. Report by W. Daure to Wm,. Jessop, that there is de- struction of wood to the value of 2,000?. in Enfidd CItase ; they fell the best trees and sell the wood at very low rates, and he wishes to prevent such breach of trust. 22 March 1653-4. [^ page.]

12. Lambert, Sydenham, and Strickland to examine Moreton, Hastings, and Seymour, taken into custody by the Serjeant-at-arms on Thurloe's warrant, and now attending at the door,

13. To advise an Ordinance reported for holding the County Court of Cheshire at Northwich, whilst the plague is at Chester, twice read and agreed to. Approved 16 May.

14- The 700 snapsacks to be provided for the 7 companies of Sir Wm. Oonstaiile's regiment, now bound for Scotland, to be paid for out of the Council's contingencies, and a warrant prepared on satisfaction touching the price. Approved 1 June.

15. The business of Sir John Stowell and his purchases to be considered next Tuesday,

16, Thos. Fauconberg to pay to Edw, Eulstrode all his arrears due as chief justice of North Wales, and to Dr, John Littleton, executor of William Littleton, chief justice of North Wales, all the arrears due at his death. Approved 1 June.

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May 11. Council. Day's Proceedings (ctrnt)

17. From next Monday Council to begin to sit for a week at 10 a.in., to despatch reports and petitions.

18, The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to issue a com- mission of Oyer and Terminer for trial of Don Pantaleon de Saa, and the rest of the Portuguese and English concerned in the affair at the New Exchange, to Lord Chief Justice RoUe, Justice Atkin, Serjeant Steele Recorder of London, Dr. Zouch, Dr. Turner, Dr. Clerk, Sir Henry Bunt, Eich. Lucy, and Aid. Tichhome.

, 20. The judges for probate of wills and granting administrations to take the account arising on fees of that Coujrt, as ascertained by the tables allowed by the Protector, and to take care that the said profit, as well as other profits from overplus of estates whose administra- tion shall be granted to any creditor (just debts being first satisfied), and of persons dying without kindred, may he accounted for to the Protector. They are to examine accounts and witnesses on oath touching the premises, to cause such moneys as are due to be paid to the treasurer appointed to receive them, and to allow inci- dent charges. Also to commit such persons to prison as shall ■wil- fully disobey the process or orders of the said court.

21. Order that as great wastes have been lately committed in Waltham Forest, Essex, Carew Mildmay be supervisor of Chapel • Hainault and West Hainault walks therein, take care to preserve the timber and other profits of the State, and the just rights and customs of the inhabitants, and punish offenders who cut down or buy the wood, certifying the names of the chief of them to Council. This order to be published in the churches of the several parishes, and all inhabitants and others concerned to take notice. [/. 75, pp. 293-7.]

May 11. 64. Col. Chris. Whichcote and Thos. Reading to the Protector.

Wbdsor. As you committed to us the preservation of Windsor Forest, we sent proposals to Council, for carrying on the service, and desiring instructions for preventing abuses. Meanwhile our spies vnU be watchfuL Several adjacent parishes claim trees for their bridges and highways, which we deny without your order. The warden and bridge-masters of Maidenhead demand 3 trees, and 4 which they said became due during the war, when they durst not repair their bridges, which were several times broken down to prevent the enemy passing. Noted as sent to Council 16 May. [1 page.'] A-nmexing,

64. I. Extract from, the charter of incorporation of Maidenhead, 4 Aug. 2 James, granting them. 3 oaJcs from. Coo&kam, or Bray, every third year, with leave to cut them, down and carry them away tiiemaehies, in default of their being sup- plied on demand. [1 sheet, copy certified by Thos. Hughes, warden.] May 11. 65. Drs. John Godolphin and Wm. Clerk to Wm. Jessop. We have a Council order of 9 May for trial of pirates in co. Dorset. On a former order we reported that such commissions have always ■ issued under the Great Seal, by Oyer and Terminer. Did the Council

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consider this when they issued their last order ? We prepared a com- mission on their former order, but it is in custody of Col. Chas. Geo. Cock, who is in the country. We have sent for it, and will prepare another of the same tenor.

P.S. Thanks for the Council order for our salaries. We will speedily and more really notice your readiness to oblige us. [1 ^age.]

May 11. 66. Statement by the Prize Commisaioners of the names and duties of their various officers, 26 in number, since 8 March 1653-4, with their salaries, varying from ISOl. a year to 2s, a day. [1 sheet.]

[May 12.] 67. Petition of Lancelot Emott, provost marshal for Middlesex and Westminster, and his 6 men, to the Protector. By order of Parliament of 4 Nov. 1652, were continued in office to attend the Speaker, prevent abuses on the Lord's day, and all riots and duels, and repress scandalous pamphlets, for which the marshal had 100^ a year, and the men Is. a day each. They executed office till the dissolution of the last Parliament, when they petitioned the late Council of State for their arrears of 176s. Is. 6d., to 20 April last, and got an order, but llGl. Is. 6d. is still unpaid. There is grown due to them smce IQil. ISs. 8d., making the toUl 280^. 14s. 2d. Beg an order on Goldsmiths' or Haberdashers' Hall for its payment, renewal of their commission of office, and quarterly payment in future. With reference thereon to Council, 29 March 1654. [1 sheet,']

67. I. Order vn. Parliament appointing Zach. Bishop provost marshal at 1001. a year, with 12 men at Is. a day, m- ereased to 20 by the Hevemie Committee, the 12 Tiot sufficing. 6 JWie 1649. \ll pages.},

67. n, Ord&r in Parlia/ment, oontinvmig the marshal and 6 men, and the Speaker to appoint a deputy to act in the maralial's absence. 16 May 1651. [1 page.]

67. in. Order m Parliament, appointing Ertwtt m/irshal, with 6 men,to he paid by theltevenue Committee, 4 Nov. 1652, l^page.]

May 12. Reference thereon in Council to Eous, Maekworth, and Cooper, to report. [/. 75, p. 298.] [May 12,1 68. Petition of John Tombcs, master, and the brethren and sisters of Katlierme's Hospital, Ledbury, co. Hereford, to the Protector. In 1232, Hugh Foliot, Bishop of Hereford, granted to the Dean and Chapter the free disposing of the hospital, allowing them 40s. a year, the rest of the revenue to be for the brethren, whom the Dean and Chapter were to defend therein.

On a question in 1580 about the validity of a grant of Queen Elizabeth, an executive decree was made and confirmed by Act of Parliament, settling all the lands, &c. of the hospital on the Dean and Chapter in trust for the hospital In 1649 the Dean and Chapter were abolished, with exception of gifts to aJmshouses and other charitable uses, but the provision for the hospital was not

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so full or convenient aa before, and it is detrimental for the trustees to be residents in London. Beg incorporation and the vesting of the lands in themselves, the 40a. due to the Dean and Chapter i being paid to his Highness ; the deed to be kept in a chest in the chapel, ajid the master and 2 senior brethren to have keys ; the Protector and his successors to have the visitation and jurisdiction of the hospita]. With reference thereon signed, 26 April 1654, to the Trustees for Dean and Chapter Lands. Also second reference 10 May 1654 to Council. ,; [1^ sheets, copy.']

May 12. Reference thereon in Council to Rous, Mackworth, Sydenham, and Jones, to report, [/. 75, p. 298.] Annexmg,

68. I. Eeport by the Dean and Chapter Trustees, on a reference of the)said Committee of 16 May. By an JExchequer decree of 22 Mis., the hospital was to consist of as vmay as could be mavntained, allowing beside charges for repavrs, 13Z. 6s. Sd. to the Tuaster, aTid Ql. 13s. 4(i. to each brother and sister, yearly. The master to have the mansion hovse a/nd lands, faying therefor 121. 14s. Qd. a year, and each brother and sister a dwelling i/n KatheHne Sow. The revenues were then 90L a year, and would provide for 10 poor, 7 to be m^n and 3 women, i ' "

By the Act for abolishing Dean and Chapter lands, the ' possessions of the hospital were vested i/n, its, a/nd on 9 Aug, 1649, we authorised Mr. Tombes, in tlie vacancy of the master, to take oversight of the Jiospital, a/nd provide for the poor ; but for 4i years we could get no accov/itts from hirni, and then the accounts were not true. He has taken the master's place without authority, and acted without our hnowledge or leave. We then appointed, mem, of qvaUty to visit the place, and survey the possessioTis for increase ofreven/ae to the poor.

Tli&n, Tovnhes, fearing ddsdiarge or lessening of his pro- fits, applied to you. We offer our objections against Incorporation.

1. If the hospital is incorporated, most of the revenue,

about 400Z, a year, will be swaMowed up by the master, the brethren and sisters b&ing only 10, a/fid limited to' 20 nobles each.

2. The incorporation wiU consist only of the master, as

the brethren, being dependent on him, will not dare to oppose hi/m.

3. It is repugnant to the Act of Parliament declaring

the intention of the founder, as giving the lands to the master and brethren, who are not Jit to be trusted, has impaired tlie value of the property, and almost ruined the Jiospital.

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May 1 2. 4. The jurisdiction of a mnall hospital is a thing beneath

your care, and woidd he omitted, and the master

he left without control.

5. Tlic 408, a -year is part of the Dean and Chapter

lands now exposed to sale, for security of moneys

We beg sttspeneion oj any incorporation till a return of our survey of the value of tlte lands, when we will inform, you further about Mr. Tomhes' proceedings. 10 si^natwres. 24 May 1654. [2 page8.'\

68. IL Answer of John Tomhes to the above report: —

/ had a patent under the Great Seal, 12 April 1649, of the mastership on Br. Kerry's deat}/,, 8 days before ihs Act for Dean and Chapter la/tids was puUished, cmd I con- ceived the Trustees' Com/mim.on paramount to master- ship. Details of proceedings and explanation of accounts. I have hroJcen no trust, and the trustees have done nothing for the hospital. I am weary of waiting on them, and beg incorporation, that the hospital, whose estates are in small things, may not lose the benefit of improvements by travel to London to renew estates.

As to the objections to incorporation, —

1. The hospital will not he worth 400?. a year till the

leases faU in, a/nd with the ec^enses of the charter of incorporation, I should gain little benefit, what- ever my successors may do.

2, This objection would ap^/y to all nnasters and scholars

in universities, but the choice of an honest master would prevent it.

3. The lands must be in some hands, and the Dean and

Chapter allouxd timber to he cut down, a/nd some land lost, and the trustees have done nothing to re- cover them, or improve the hospital.

4, His Highness could regulate the hospital by the Govn-

m.ission£r8 far charitable uses or otherwise. o. The 40s. a year, being given for the oversight of the hospital, should not be given away to those who have no oversight ; hut better for the hospital to pay 21. a year than wait on the trustees for everything. X therefore renew my request for incorporation, 7 Ju/ne 1654. [I sheef]

68. III. Reply of Uie trustees to the said answer, adding that on survey, the present rents of the hospital are, 147?. 3s. Id., and the vmproved rents, 283?, Is. id. ; total, 430?. 9s. 5d., and bringing fresh accusations against Tomhes of breach of trust. 20 June 1654. {lipages.']

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May 12, 69. Petition of Geo. Jameson of Coupar, Scotland, to the Pro- tector. At desire of the Parliament and estates of Scotland, I furnished the armiea in England and Scotland with provisions value 2,652^., which was to be paid out of the last lOO.OOOJ. due to them from England. This proving ineffectual from the Duke of Hamilton's unlawful invasion, the Parliament of Scotland, in Feb, 1649-50, ordered my accounts to be stated, and they came to 3,000^. Several references were made on my ease to the Committee for Irish and Scottish Affairs, but it was dissolved before the report.

My 18 months' attendance here has cost me 200?., 3 great families of 15 children, and my creditors lie heavy on me. I beg the 3,000?. from the fines of delinquents to be sequestered in Scot- land, and some present money to free myself here, and return to my country. With reference thereon to Council, 3 May 165i. [I page.]

May 12. Reference thereon by Council to Maj.-Gen. Lambert, Col. Jones, Mr. Strickland, and Mr. Rous, to report. [/. 75, p. 300.]

May 12, 70. Petition of Roger Chamock, preacher to the Protector, for continuance to him of an augmentation of 501. a year, granted in 1646 by the Committee for Plundered Ministers to the vicarage of Monmouth, worth only iSl. a year, from the rectory, sequestered from Sir Chas. Somerset for recusancy. Rob. Brabome, then vicai', is / ejected by the Commissioners for propagating the Gospel, and

petitioner placed in his room. [^ P<^9^-]

May 12. Order thereon in Council for continuance of the annuity by the Trustees for maintenance of Ministers. Approved 1 June. [7. 78, p. 300.]

[May 12.] 71. Petition of Jas. Eoswell to the Protector. On 25 June 1647, the House of Commons referred my petition to the Excise Commis- sioners,— to state my accounts as to a debt due to me from the State, for goods furnished to the garrisons in Ireland, and a debt owing by me for customs on wines at Newcastle, for which I was under restraint, — and ordered them to discharge me meantime, and to consider where my debt may be paid. On 2 Sept. 1647, the Com- missioners stated the account, and ordered the customs' officers at Newcastle to state my debt, but nothing has been done therein. I beg recommendation thereon to the present Committee of Excise, 27 Feb. 1653-4. [1 simt.]

[May 12.] 72. Report thereon of the Commissioners for appeals and regu- lating the Excise, that Boswell owed 1,299?. 3a. fd. for excise of wines delivered 1644 to 1646 to the Scottish army, and for the late King whilst resident in Newcastle, which being deducted from 4,294?. 16s. 2d., owing to him by the State, leaves 2,995?. 12s. 7c?., increased by interest to 4,419?. 15s. 2d. Of this 419?. 15r 2d. might be charged on the Drury House Treasury, and 1,000?. on the Prize Goods' Treasury, but they know not where to charge the 3,000?. 20 April 1654. m pages.]

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May 12. Order thereon for warraota for payment of the 419^. 15s. 2d., aJid the 1,000^. as suggested, and care to be taken for payment of the residue, a& ordered by his Highness in his reference of 1 May. Approved 1 June. [J. 75, p. 302.]

May 12. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Col. Fiennes added to the Committee on Mr. Moreton and the other duellers.

2. The petition of John Denham referred to Jones, Strickland, Mackworth, and Sydenham, to report. Meanwhile the Trustees for forfeited lands at Drury House are not to sell his estate of 501. a year in co. Carmarthen, for which he compounded on the Act of grace for South Wales.

3. Order on report of the Treasury Commissioners that John Embree's 1,0001. may best be charged on the excise in Broad Street, that the 1,000J. and 500^. more be so charged by warrant Aii-

73. I- Report on which the order isfoimded. [^ ^fife.]

5. The petition of Rob. Little, for himself and 100 other workmen, referred to Strickland, Sydenham, and Jones, to report.

6. 10. An Ordinance to be prepared to suspend the proceedings of the judges named in the Act for relief of creditors and poor prisoners till 1 June next, and being prepared, read, and agreed to. Approved 16 May.

7. Sydenham, Montague, and Mackworth to prepare an Ordinance , for a method in issuing public warrants for money, in which con- sideration is to be had of the warrants already out, and of the instrument of government.

8. Lambert, Fiennes, Mackworth, Jones, Montague, Wolsley, and Cooper to read the said instrument, and to offer advice according to this day's debate, Mr. Thurloe to assist.

9. The Ordinance touching the receipt of the Exchequer, reported as amended by the Committee, read, further amended, and to be presented to his Highness.

11. After to-day the reading of petitions in Council to be forborne tUl June 1.

15. The petition of Geo. Adams referred to Montague, Pickering, lisle. Cooper, and Wolsley, to report.

17. That of Nehemiah Eenton, minister of Wiston, co, Sussex, and John Moore, sequestrator of the parish church there, referred to Montague, Wolsley, Jones, and Sydenham, to report.

18. That of John Bushrod, of Dorchester, referred to Montague, Sydenham, Wolsley, and Cooper, to report.

19. Order on report from the Committee on Policarpus Kock and John Orme's petition, setting forth their loss by fire at Drayton, co. Salop, being 900?,, that the Commissioners of the Great Seal pass a grant for a collection in cos. Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Sussex, Herts, Wilts, and Bedford, and in the city of York, towards reparation of the said loss. Approved 1 June.

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May 12. Council. Day's Proeeedings (cont.)

74. I. Report alluded to advising the eoUecti

HoTiers had no h&nefit hy the former collection for the town, both being m Scotla/nd, and the collectors converting THost of it to their own use. [1 page."]

20. The petition of Ed. Dendj', serjeant-at-arms, referred to Sydenham, Mackworth, Strickland, and Montague, to report.

21. Wolsley added to the said Committee.

22. The 200^. ordered to James Challoner, for disbursements about Hampton Court, to be paid out of the Treasury for probate of wills, and a warrant signed accordingly. Approved 1 June.

23. Order on Strickland's report concerning Moreton, Hastings, and Seymour, charged with being engaged in a duel, that they be discharged,

25. Lambert, Cooper, Mackworth and Jones to offer a way for carrying on causes depending in the late Duchy Court, by Commis- sioners to be appointed in that behalf. [/. 75, pp. 298-302.]

May 12. 75. Report of the Admiralty Committee, on reference from the Protector of 9 Feb. 1653-4, on the petition of Capt. Thos. Amy, com- mander of a ship in the French service, for pardon for acting against the Commonwealth, and for liberty to return to England, that they think his request might be granted, and he indemniiied for his delinquency. [^ pag^-']

May 12. 76. Na\'y Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. There Bayy Office, are no ships in the river fit to carry provisions to the fleet, and men-of-war can only take their own. The present mode of victual- ling the navy is very disserviceable. 1st. There is a great charge in transporting it to the fleet. 2. Great waste by leakage. 3. By turning up and down, the flesh perishes, the 4. Great confusion of accounts, by which the State will be the 1 and stewards go away without controul. The fleet ought therefore to be ordered into Harwich or the Hope, where the victuallers might deliver the provisions on board. [1 page.]

May 12. 77. Notes of evidence in a [Court martial] in a case of assault committed by Capt. Johnson at the 3 Feathers, Golstone, upon Mr, Cimball, who wished to engage his horse to carry a packet from the Coimcii of State to the Generals of the Fleet. Order that Johnson pay 3Z. 5s. to Capt. Cornelius, 208. to Cimball, and a fine of 301. for contempt and hindrance of the service. Also that Capt Johnson had no right to compound for the Hare ketch, which was seized by Prince Rupert's fleet in Yarmouth Road, and 3 months in his service, and then left them, came in to Dartmouth 4 years since, and was seized by Capt. Moulton, and set out by him, and that she ought to remain in the service. [IJ pages.}

May 13. 78. Vice-Admiral Jno. Lawson to the Admiralty Committee. I The Fairlax, sailed with my squadron from the Frith for Shotland and Fair Isle. Aberdeen, j j^^j^ ^ council of war, when it was agreed to go for Brace Sound

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to look for the freebooters who took the Raven, but they were gone. Having taken in water and "ballast, we sailed on the 10th and steered towards a fleet which we saw. It was De Witt, Rear- Admiral of Amsterdam, with three men-of-war, convoying 70 sail bound for Greenland. We consulted what to do, having heard at Leith that peace had been concluded, and resolved to demand nothing if he struck his flag, which he did ; he gave us a salute, which we returned, and he submitted to a search, though he said it was not customary for men-of-war, and then they stood northward and we southward.

Near the Orkneys, I received a letter from Gen. Monk, with the proclamations of peace, and for restitution of all seizures after the 4tli inst., as also an order to bring in my st^uadron to Hosely Bay, which I will do with all speed. I send the examinations of some oiEcers of the Raven concerning her loss, [2 pages.'] Anneadiijj,

78. I. Examination of John Hemings, carpenter of the Raven, giving the details of her capture by a fleet of 6 Dvidi freebooters off Berwick. Fairfax, 8 May 1654. [2 pages-l

78. II. Lihe examination of John Southwood, brother of Capt. Hen. Souihwood, late commander of the Maven. Fairfax, 9 May 1654, [IJ page.]

78. HI. Like exctmination of 4 others of the ship's officers, in- cluding Hen. Southwood, 'com/madder, taJ^n before John Fowler, judge advocate. Sovereign, 15 and \QMay 1654. [2|- pages:\

May 13. 79. Vice- Admiral Lawson to Robt. Blackbome. To like effect. De

TheFairfcjt, Witt begins to know his duty, being very submissive, acknowledg-

Aberdeen. j^^ ^^ sovereignty of England in the seas, and yielding as much as

could have been required of any merchant ships. [|- page^

May 13. 80. Thos. Davies, clerk of the check of the Gainsborough, to the Hosely Bay. Admiralty Committee. I wish to prove my gratitude for my employment by informing you that we have here one Bradley, a minister, who has been in several places in London, a noted inveigher against the present authority, but is entertained as a special favourite by our commander, Capt. Rob, Taylor. He is as constant inventing bitter speeches against the Lord Protector and his Council as if he had been sent by Jno. Simpson and his party to gain proselytes. Had not the supinenesa of his auditors prevented, his designs could not have been so long frustrated. He said in prayer, in hearing of the captain and officers, " Lord, what has become of the praying officers in the army ? The world has now stopped their mouths ; the world has choked them ; they pretended they were pulling down Babylon, but behold they are setting it up ; and instead of setting up the kingdom of Jesus Christ they are setting up Courts. But, Lord, lay their honours in the dust ; they pretended

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these 12 years to fight for liberty, but behold it proves a bondage. Thy servants are now persecuted and imprisoned. Father, is not this a time of persecution, when thy saints are kept under, that they dare not declare thy truths i. If they do it is accounted treason, &c."

My dislike of all this has procured me frowns from my captain. [2 pages.}

May 15. 81. Capt Hen. Hataell to the Admiralty Committee, I sent the Plymouth, Marten galley to Fowey for a prize lying there, and will give her captain your orders when she returns. Capt. Smith, with the Hector, has come in from the Cape near St. Malo, and brought the enclosed letter. He also reports that there are several vessels at Jersey and Guernsey bound for St. Malo, which dare not now go over, and 3 at St. Malo laden with linen cloth bound for St. Lucar. I have ordered Capt. Heaton to wait for them, [1 page.} Endofdng,

81. I. Wm. Sanders to Capt. Smith. On seeing your vessels I

sent a boat to teU ymi the i/rovhle we are in, but weather prevented its reaching you. Upon hearing of the taking of some Newfoundlanders by the English, the town has arr^ed all the English barks, and the goods on board, and in our cellars, chambers, and studies. As there is no secv/rity for the harks under your convoy, we desire you to see them safely back to England or the Islands. Tdl Mr. Baker that Mr. Richards is at Paris, a/nd that Mr. Pontpom is as much troubled as any Englishman in the town. Guildo, 11 May 1654. [Copy, J page.}

May 16. 82. Petition of the well-afiected inhabitants of Hindringham, CO. Norfolk, to the Protector. Chris. Amiraut was settled as their minister on 11 Jan. 1652-3, by the Committee for Plundered Ministers. The living being very insufficient, only 2 5 J. a year, beg that the rent of 22?, paid by Martin Hastings for the impropriation may be added thereto. 14 signatures. [1 page^ Annexing,

82. I. Certificate by Robert Jermy a/nd Martin Hastings that the

living is only worth 25/. a year. 13 April 1654. [i page.]

May 16. Order thereon granting the petition, and the trustees for main-

tenance of ministers are to issue their warrant for payment. Ap- proved 1 June. [/. 75, pp. 305-306.]

May 16. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of 7 orders, 10-12 May, &c.

2. Ail Ordinance for preservation of the works of the great level of the Fens reported as amended by the Committee, a proviso added, and agreed to.

3. An Ordinance reported for explanation of the Act for relief of poor creditors and prisoners read, and to be read again to-morrow.

4. 5. The Ordinances for monthly assessment and that touching the minister of York and St. Peter's school to be read to-morrow.

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May 16. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

6. Order on information that, contrary to the order of 31 March last, the St. John Baptist of Dieppe is sold at a low rate, and probably part of her lading, that the Prize Commissioners forbear any further proceedings in the sale thereof.

7. The order of 11 January last, forbidding the sale of parks, castles, &c., of the late King, discharged as concerns Hyde Park, and the trustees to proceed to sell it. [J. 75, p. 304-305.]

May 16. Ordinance that a clause in that of 81 March relative to highways, limiting the number of horses and oxen to be used in carts to 5, shall not extend to the carriage of ordnance, timber, or artillery for the army and navy, provided that those who attend the carts have a pass from the Protector, President of the Council, Admiralty Commissioners, Generals of the Fleet, Navy Commissioners, or governors of garrisons. [3 pages, jyfinted. Coll. of Acts, Vol. 2, No. 87, Becord Office Library, 498 F.']

May 16. 83. Attorney-General Edm. Prideaux to Wm. Jessop, On receipt of your letter and the enclosed Ordinance, I sent for the counsel of the Dean and Chapter trustees and the Surveyor-General, but cannot ascertain how it can be made eifectual to the use intended, and not prejudice the sales already made. The reparation of the church [York Minster] is not a charitable use within the exception of the Act, but that for the school is. I hear most, if not all, the fabric rents are sold, but care taken to preserve the revenues intended for the schools ; but they wiU give me a more particular account.

Meantime I advise that if by an Ordinance you settle all the revenues formerly employed, you resume those that have been sold and will be of ill consequence, but any unsold may be easily settled. If you do not wait till this is known, then after "aforesaid" add the words : " not yet sold for valuable consideration," and after revenues add, " of what nature or quality the same were or are, and in what manner soever settled or disposed," and after mayor add " and com- monalty," that being the name of the corporation, — and I suppose you do not intend to create a new one, — and leave out all that I have underlined. I have also added other words, which impart to Lord Lambert and the Committee. Endorsed " Mr. Attorney- General's report concerning the Oi"dinance for York Minster." [| page.]

May 16. 84. M. de Montigny, governor of Dieppe, to the Council of State. Dieppe. Hearing that a Committee is appointed on the case of the St. John, Pierre Filie [or Phillis], factor, I beg to remind you of my care to serve English subjects, suffering no piracy against them where I have any power, and to entreat you to restore the poor captain his vessel and merchandise. I am interested therein, and so are others of this town, friends of mine,

I would also commend to you the St. Louis of Dieppe, Rob. Michel, captain, who has well served the English, especially at Barbadoes. Though some of the interested parties are at Rouen, they are well affectSd to the republic. [French, 2 pages, ivitk seals amd silk.'l

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May 17. 85. Petition of the gentlemen and freeholders of the West Rid- ing of CO. York to the Protector. The county contains 3 ridinga, governed hy distinct commissioners, and when charges were laid on the whole county, by ancient usage, the West Riding bore 12 parts, the North 10, and the East 8. This proportion was also observed in the rates of assessment for the late war.

In 1649, either by neglect or design of gentlemen serving for the North and East Ridings, the power of raising assessments was given to a joint committee, and then the Commissioners of the other 2 riding combined to make the West pay more, and have caused great confusion, and have lately levied 5,000i. by soldiers, and bil- letted them on some of the West Riding for supposed arrears. This has hindered the raising of the assessments, the rather that divers West Riding Commissioners of known integrity have been left out, and so the others more easily carry on their design. Request dis- trict commissioners as before, and continuance of the proportions of 12, 10, and 8, or the assessments will be greatly obstructed. Petitioners will then raise their proportion in their own riding by an equal pound rate. With reference thereon to Council, 17 May 1654. [1 skeef]

May 17. 86. Order by the Protector, on the petition of John LeneaU, minister, that Fauconherg pay him his arrears for serving the cure of Castlechurch, near Stafford, and continue payment in future. [Scrwp.l Annexing,

86. I. Receipt t/tereon hy LeneaU of 24-1., arrears of his pension of 81. a year, hy an Ordinance passed 21 Aug. 1654, 2S'epi. 1654. [1 ^a^e.]

May 17. 87. Petition of Maurice Thompson and 10 other owners of the Peregrine, to the Protector, for an order to the Navy Treasiu-er for payment of what shaU be found due for the loss of their ship in an engagement with the Dutch in the Straits, when the captain and 22 men were slain and 40 wounded, as was proved to the late Council of State, who referred the ease to the Navy Commissioners, and they have reported on it. 11 signatures. With reference thereon to Council [1 sheet7\

May 17. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Faueonbridge to pay to Dr. John Bond the arrears due to him as Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, for the augmentation granted to that mastership. Approved 1 June.

2. The Ordinance explaining the Act for Relief of Creditors and Poor Prisoners read the second time, and committed to Strickland. Jones, Wolsley, and Cooper.

3. Order on report from the Committee on the petition of Capi, Dan. Hinchman, agent for CoLHewson's regiment,^ — representing that l,421i^. 6s. ^\d., due to those concerned should be satisfied by lands in Ireland, and that the Receiver-General should pay the petitioner, for himself and the other purchasers of the lordship of the High

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Peak, in behalf of the said regiment, 4sU. Is. 4Jd., which they paid out of the rents into the public revenue ; — that the Committee speak with the gentlemen lately come from Ireland about the part of the report concerning aatiafaction of the said debt out of lands in Ireland, and report ; and that a warrant be iaaued to the Receiver- General to pay the 43?. Is. ^d.

4. An Ordinance for the monthly assessment read and com- mitted to Lambert, Jones, Mackworth, Wolsley, Cooper, and Montague, to consider what was debated in Council to-day. Also several petitions of inhabitants of co. Pembroke, and of the gentle- men and freeholders of co. York, West Riding, and Wolsley is to have care thereof The Committee to name some of themselves to consult the Protector about the sum to be monthly laid.

5. Order— on report from the Committee that they have treated with John Phelps for repurchase of the manor and royalty of Hampton Court, and have agreed for 750?, ; — that the Attorney- General direct the preparing of such assurances as may settle the same to his Highness 's use, on passing whereof a warrant is to be issued for payment of the 750i. to Phelps. Approved 1 June.

6. Sydenham, Jones, and Strickland to treat with the purchasers of Nonsuch House and park, to settle them on the Protector in exchange for other State lands.

7. The Ordinance reported by Lambert touching York Minster and Peter's School read, and agreed to,

8. The report on John Clerk's petition agreed with, and the justices of the Court of Common Pleas to permit Wm, Clerk, infant, son of John Clerk, by his guardian, to suffer a recoverv of lands amounting to 150Z. a year.'.being half of land of 300?. a yeai-, descendible to his mother after her father's death, so that it may be sold to clear incumbrances on the petitioner's estate. Approved 1 June. Ann&ciiig.

88. I. Report of ike Oommitlee alluded to, that on speaking with the petitioner's wife and her uncle and note trustee, the referees are satisjied tfiat the petition may hs gr without prejvdice to the infant. [Draft. 1 page.']

9. The report on several petitions of Dan. Hutchinson, alderman of Duhliii, and of Michael Castell, merchant, agreed with.

10. An Ordinance for satisfaction of several sums to them read, and agi'eed to.

11. Order that,— whereas on 29 March last, 8,000?. part of 50,000?. for pay of the forces in Scotland, was ordered to be paid from such treasury as the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries thought fit, and repaid from the Gurney House treasury, as also 10,000?. more from that treasury ; whereon the said Commissioners ordered 8,000?. from the Excise, to be paid to the Treasurers at War, and to be repaid from the first moneys arising on Dean and Chapter l&ads, &;c., — the nest 10,000?. be paid in like manner to the Treasurers

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at War, to be issued by the Army Committee. Not consented to by the Protector, 1 June. Annexing,

89. 1. Certificate hy the Treasury Commissumers thai there ie ■now cash in Gumey Hovse to repay the said 8,000Z., bid that a/n order is waiited to the treasv/rera for 'payment. 17 May 1654. [f page.']

12. The report about the money due to Rob. Inglis and Alex. Finlaw on a contract with Frost agreed with, and 1,000^., in part of 4,490i. 28. &d., to be charged on the moneys from sale of Dean and Ohaptei-s' lands, and a warrant issued to the treasurer accordingly. Approved 1 June.

13. The report in the case of Rich. Eringest to be considered to-morrow.

14. A warrant being granted May 8 to let 4 gentlemen of the Dutch Ambassador pass into France and transport 4 horses, a new warrant was signed, they having gone over, to let the bearer transport the 1 horses custom free.

15. The complaints in a petition ftum Lynne referred to the Com- mittee on the petition of the Adventurers for the Fens. [/. 75, pp. 306-310.]

May 18. 90. Petition of Col. Chris. Mayo to the Protector. In 1653, I agreed in behalf of the King of Spain, and of Luke Lucie and Fras. Owen, merchants of London, to convey 300 Irish soldiers from Dublin to Dunkirk, at 14 pieces of 8 a man, to be paid in Flanders, which not being paid by the Court of Brusaels, I am arrested, and in the Upper Bench, for the debt, at the suit of Booly, a Dutchman, and Co., who have the ^ of Col. Chas. Dillon's estate and Fras. Owen's bond for payment, as soon as the King of Spain pays. Having received nothing from the King of Spain, I cannot pay, and my bread is allowed me by Lucie and Owen.

If I am in restraint, I cannot personally solicit in Spain, 40,0001!. will be unpaid to officers and merchants for 6,000 or 7,000 soldiers transported at their charges, and imless I can sail next week, I shaU recover no money this year, but be wholly ruined.

As I acted in the interest of Ireland by transporting many thou- sand men, and aa an agent for a foreign prince, I beg protection and a pass for Spain, and in order thereto, an examination of my case by officers of the army. Endorsed with note that it was delivered by his Highness to Col. Jones for Council, [1 "page^

May 18. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Lambert reports papers presented to his Highness by the Com- mittee of Adventurers for Ireland, and the agents for the army there, which are read and committed to Lamfert, Wolsley, Mack- worth, Fiennes, Sydenham, and Jones, to confer with those who presented the papers, receive what they have to offer, and report.

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2, 3. He also reports from the Committee the form of a warrant to send out writs for elections to Parhament, which was read, and approved. Also the forms of a writ for elections.

4. Order that the instrument for the Government of England, Scotland, and Ireland be by authority sent to every sheriff, mayor, bailiff, or other to whom writs of election are to be sent, with private letters requiring them to read the inatniment when and where the proclamation of the writs shall be tnade. Approved 1 June.

7. Order on report of the Committee on Lady Kath. Ranelagh's petition, that in full of all demands to be made by Viscount Eanelagh, there be paid him 1,100^ ; 1001, out of Council's contin- gencies, and the Conmiittee to decide on what treasury the l,000i. shall be charged. Approved 20 May.

9. Order on report in the case of Capt. John Hume [see 6 April sttpj"«], that the case be referred back to the judges in Scotland to review, if a review can be admitted by the rules of Scotland, and if not to mediate the case between him and the Earl of Hume, his Highness recommending the case to the judges by letter. If neither of these ways take effect, the petitioner should appeal to Parliament. Approved 1 June. Aimexi/ng,

91. I. Report on wkwh the said order is founded. [Draft, 1^ pages.]

10. Wolsley and Junes added to the Committee on Jos. Rigby's contempt.

13. Order that^aa the late Council of State passed an Ordinance for the Trustees of Dean and chapters' lands to settle lands, value 2001. a year, on Nieh. Loekier, and as he desires to have the value in money, which at 10 years' purchase is 2,000i., — the Gumey House Treasurers pay Frost the said sum for Council's contingencies, and he pay it to Loekier. [/. To, pp. 310-314.]

May 19. 92. Petition of Chas. Rich to Council. I am sorry that for any action of mine I have fallen under your displeasure, and beg you to forget what has passed between Mr. James and me, to reverse the warrant for my commitment, and to spare my putting in security, or at least to limit it as to persons and time. This results not from any design to hazard your disfavour in future, but that I may engage my friends on terms allowed by the rules of friendship. Noted " not read." [1 page^

May 19. Order that Chas. Rich and John James give security in 1,000;, each, with two sufficient siureties, to keep the peace towards each other in all times to come, and neither of them to break it ; and on so doing, that their warrant for commitment to the Tower be sus- pended. [7.75,^.356.]

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1. To pay Ambassador Whitelock 1,200?. on accoimt for hia allowance, and the Treasury Committee to decide on what treasury it can be cbarged.

2. 93. A' paper offered by Strickland, concerning some actings of Capt. Williams of Dover on the ship Dog, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report. Annexing,

93. I- Depositions of Capt. Wm. Comelieen a/nd others b^ongi/ng to the Schiedam of Holland, taken before the Sheriffs of Maesluys, charging Capt. WiMia/ms of the Dog of Dover vnth having hoarded them, and carried away variov^s articles na/med. [2^ pages."]

3. Order on report on the petition of Lady Mary Levjngston, and 3 others [see 28 April suprA], that H. a week be dlowed them from Council'sj contingencies, till 1st Jan, Annexing,

94. I. Report alluded to, advisimg the folk/mng rediuitions : —

£ 8. d.

iMdy Lewngston for awawity of QOl., weekly 0 12 6 Mrs. Bridget Bray tor a/mm,ity of 2001.,

weeldy - - - - - - 2 2 0

Mrs. JvdUk Hohson for annmty of 1001.,

weeldy - - - - -110

Mrs. Frances BhiMden for annmty of 201.,

weeldy - - - - -046

^•4 0 0

To be paid from such treasury as Couticil shall assign. [1 page.']

94. II. N'ote that Lady M. Levvngston is willing to acc&pt 208, a

week, Mrs. Bray 50s., Mrs. Hohson 24s., and Mrs. Bluvb- den 6s. in lieu of their respective annuities. 16 May 1654. [1 page.]

4. Order on report in the case of Sir Alex. Gibson of Dury, Scotland, — -showing that the jbonds which he gave to some of the advancers of money for repayment were recognised by the Estates as public debts, and yet some of the creditors expect them from him,— that the Commissioners for administration of justice in Scotland grant him indemnity against all suits therefor, to 1 Jan. next. Approved 1 June. Anmexi'ng,

95. I- Jteporf on the case alluded to, but which advises an entire,

not a limited ind^tmrniy. [1 page.]

95. ,11. Draft of the above, [f page.]

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7. Order confirming the Protector's order of May 5, for Frost to payCapt. Koger AJsop, Maa-shal General of the Army, the Sill. 6s. disbursed by him for maintenance of Scotch prisoners from Jan. 21 to June 29, 1653, according to a warrant of the late Council of State of Sept. 1 last.

9. The Ordinance ordered concerning duels to be brought in next

10. 96, 97. Order on report from the Treason trustees'on Goundl orders of 27 Dec. and 18 April, that the trustees issue a warrant to their treasurer.s to pay 16,472^. 13s. to the surveyors, clerks, and messengers, for the arrears of their respective salaries. Approved 1 June. [/. 75, pp. 314-7.] Annexing,

97. I. Report alluded to, fAating ihe salaries of the surveyors at 158. a day, the derka at 6s., and the "messengers at 5s.; toted, 62,888^, 138, lid.; of which they have received 36,416i. Is., leaving the balarice 16,472i. 13s.; 7s. a day being deducted for Sundays, travelling days, and days on which they are vn London drawing up the surveys, hilt if the 15s. is allowed for these days, the svAn imll be 21,630^. 128. U. 21 April 1654. [1 page.}

May 20. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of 3 orders for payment \I. 75, p. 318.]

May 21. Council to the Governor of the Port of Dover. You are to sufter Whitehall, no person to pass your port or its precincts for 14 days for any part beyond seas ; to prevent this, you are to have strict watch kept, and to apprehend all whom you have just cause to suspect to be enemies to the State, and give an account of them. You are also to stay all persons coming from beyond seas within that time, keep them in safe custody, and send their names and what else you find material to his Highness and CouncU. "With note that the i letter fmdatis mutandis was sent to all the other ports i " 30 in number, named. [J. 75, p. 319.]

May'21. 98. Vice-Admiral Lawson to the Admu^ty Committee. I re-

The Fairfas, ceived yours of 29 April on the 16th off Scarborough ; I gave you

Aldt«rongh notice of the Centurion being sent to Inverness and Caithness, and

to give her spare provisions for Sinclair Castle, before which the

enemy lies, I will ply up to Hoseley Bay to-morrow. [| page^

Enclosing,

88. I. Accou/rU of the condUion of his 11 vessels with regard to men and victuals, and to how long they have been at sea. \l\pages.'\

May 23. Proclamation that, as the enemies of peace, notwithstanding the

Whitehall, many signal providences of God in frustrating their designs, are still

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fusion, and as many of thein from beyond seas and elsewhere have lately repaired to London, his Highness orders, for their better discovery, that the constables of the parishes in London, Westmin- ster, Southwark, and within the lines of communication, forthwith repair to the houses in their parishes, and require from the house- holders a list of all who lodged there on the 19th and since, with their qualities and conditions, and how long they have lodged there, which the said householders are to deliver on peril of being considered partakers in the said designs. The said lists to be delivered at their uttermost peril by the constables to the Lord Mayor of London and bailiffs of Westminster and Southwark, who are to return them immediately to the Council at Whitehall.

None of the said lodgers ai"e to change their lodgings or depart out of the said lines for 10 days, without special license from the said lord mayor or baihffs, which they are to give only to such as they are satisfied bavo no ill intention. Any transgression to be considered contempt of his Highness' command, and punished accordingly.

The lord mayor and bailiffs to cause this proclamation to be sent to the said constables, and to demand from them an account of then- proceedings thereon, [/. 75, pp. S20-1.]

May 23. 99. Order in a special court [of common council ?] under Lord Mayor Viner — Council wanting 40 names to insert in the Ordinance for regulating Hackney coachmen, and it appearing on debate with the coachmen that scarce so many can find time to attend, and that 13, with quorum of 7 would suffice,— that Pullen, the city re- membrancer, present this to Council, and give in 1.3 persons named, skilful and prudent men, as the first governors. [1 page.'\

May 23. 100. Lieut. Thos. Morris, to Col. Jno. Clerk, one of the

Constant Admiralty Commissioners. Since my examination before you at Yi~k. WhitehaU about the takmg of Capt. Rich. Beach, the famous pirate, CoL Hunkin, Governor of Scilly, has testified to my be- haviour in taking the Royal James of Brest, when with my sword I compelled our men and the prisoners to run the guns forward, when the ship was leaking, and so saved her.

I beg you to think of some command for me. 1 have faithfully served the State 11 years; when Col. Rainborow was admiral, he appointed me corporal of the Swallow, and upon the revolt of the Pleet in the Downs, I was imprisoned, but escaped, and was the first who gave an account of it to the Derby House Committee. I was afterwards lieutenant of a train band in Southwark, and upon the army's approach to London, the city declaring against them, I blocked up London Bridge with carts, and maintained a guard there 4 days and nights, until relieved by Col. Rainboi-ow, who came to the borough with 3 regiments. I served under Captains Howet and Penrose upon the Irish coast, and was wounded in the Portland engagements with the Dutch, and have since been lieu- tenant in the Constant Warwick. [1 page-l

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2. The Admiralty Committee to direct a convoy to secure tlie Globe, laden with provisions and ammunition for the forces in Ireland, on her voyage to Dublin.

3. To advise the Protector that the proclamation for returning the names of the lodgers within the lines of communication be published, and put in execution,

4. An Ordinance to authorise the Commissioners for the Danish business to administer an oath offered to and approved by the Protector, and to pass into a law. [/. 75, p. 321.]

May 24. 101. Gen. Wm. Penn to the Navy Commissioners. Mr. Hempson The SovereigD, has sent an account of the victuals wanted for the Fleet. Notwlth- '*'"'^' standing all your care taken, the State will be greatly damnified through the dishonesty of stewards ; 2 or 3 have lately deserted through the victuallers' instruments delivering part of their proportion of victuals in kind, and the rest in money, with which they have run away. I earmot prevent this unless the victualler be ordered to stop this, and stewards made to give security to account for their victuals. More bread and beer having arrived than are needed, let no more ho sent. [14 piffes.]

May 25. 102. Power of attorney from Augustine Metcalf to his son Augus- tine, coachmaker, both of Norwich, to receive all the goods, lands, &;e., due to him in Yorkshire, and bond in lOOZ. not to acquit any person therefrom without his son's leave, [| page.']

May 26. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. An Ordinance for preservation of the works of the great level of the Fens, with omission of a clause in the 3rd folio made by the Protector, approved, passed, and ordered to he printed and published.

2. The Ordinance authorising the Commissioners for the Danish business to administer an oath to he printed and published.

3. The Lord President reports the Protector's approval of the writ for election of members to Parliament.

4. The Ordinance for explanation of the Act concerning creditors and prisoners, as amended at the table, approved, and to be presented to his Highness.

7. Order on a report presente<l by'Col. Jones, — concerning a rate to persons who cannot enjoy the donatives made them by the late Parliament of Scotland, on account of the Ordinance for setthng Scotland ; — that the first part be agreed to, and all persons allowed for their donatives out of the fines imposed by the late Ordinance of grace, after the rate of 10 years' purchase, to be paid out of the first moneys that come in irom the said fines ; but Council do not agree to the second part of the report. Approved 1 June. An-

103. I. Report alluded to, the second part being tftat aa of the, 1,000^. a year bestowed on Lord Lambert vn 1650, he has only received 642i. 128. 2d., though 4 yea/rs wre elapsed, he

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should have 2,000i. past profits of the donative, and all

arrears dite to ki/m therefrom should be taken to the use of

the State. [1^ pages-J

8. Order on report from the Treasury Committee, — that the 1,200?.

to be paid on account to Lord Whitelock's agent may best be

charged on the receipt of customs, — that a warrant be issued for

pajonent. Approved 1 June.

10. Order on report on the petition of Col. Rugeley [see S May sitprd] that the Attorney and Solicitor-General and Serjeant Glyn consider the caae of the concealed lands, and the witnesaes produced by the petitioner, and report. Annexing,

104. I. Report alluded to, 16 May 1653. [1 page.} 10a. 105. The Admiralty Committee to direct the Ordnance officers to dehver out of their stores, and send for Scotland the tents and 2 double gins provided for the forces there.

11. Also to deliver the guns, powder, horse harness, and other things for the garrison at Inverness, and to send them by the present convoy.

12. To add to an order of April 3 last, concerning the tranafeiTing of the comet's pay of his Highness' lifeguards to Rolt and Thomp- son these words " the same to commence from Feb. 20 last, being "the day of the last muster."

13. The paper signed by Capt. Step. White, praying order for pay of 30 recruits for Chester and North Wales for the time past, and direction whether to disband them, referred to Commissary General Whalley, Col. Goffe, Maj. Heynes, and Lieut.-CoL White, to report.

14. Also an order of the late Council of 19 August last, for allow- ing a surgeon and gunsmith, with their mates, to the Protector's foot regiment, the renewing whereof, and an order for their payment is prayed.

17. The petition of the governors and company of merchants trading to Russia referred to Lambert, Wolsley, Cooper, Jones, and Montague, to report.

21, 25. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the Treasurers at Warfor 3 months' pay on account to John Alured, for a reg^ent of foot in Ireland, and for a troop of 100 horse, beside officers, accord- ing to the establishment of pay for Scotland, appointed for special service under Col. AJured, to be issued from the moneys consigned for Ireland and Scotland. Also from the said moneys, and from the pay of 3 foot companies for Scotland, Alured is to pay Chas. Walley of Chester 1,000?. for buying 3 months' provision of victuals for the said forces, and defraying all charges.

22, Thomas Arundel, son of Heni-y Lord Arundel of Wardour, being lately come from Flanders with 2 servants, and stayed at Dover by the Deputy Governor to the castle, is to be discharged and suffered to repair to London, the late order of restraint notwithstand- ing ; his father having this day attended Council, and engaged his word and honour that his son and sei-vants shall be forthcoming when required, and shall do nothing prejudicial.

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23. Council to meet at 5 p.m.

24. Eight money warrants, made on former orders, signed. [/. 75, pp. 322-327.]

May 20. 106. Rob. Gell to Lady Conway, Kensington. I am sorry that

Bow Lane, my absence has delayed my reply to your letter. Two things

are now questioned, one, whether there be gifts of healing in the

church, as in the Apostles' times ; the other, whether Mr. Coker

has those gifts, or only pretends to them.

You question not the former, for the arm of the Lord is not shortened, the needs of mankind are the same, and a special promise ia left to believers of that kind, John xiv., 12.

As to Mr. Coker, though he was my auditor some years, I have only known him lately by his sending me his boot,* and by 2 short visits he gave me 6 weeks since. To day I went with him to a friend in Islington who J fear will die, and in returning, I saw he had that gift, for divers came to him lame who received present cure. A wounded man who could not bear his arm moved, after Coker's touching him, had his pain abated, and could move his arm. A woman whose right hand had been bent downward 10 years, and the sinews shrunk, had it restored. The Earl of Pembroke told me Coker had done him much good, causing him to void a bladder of blood out of his stomach by laying on his hand. I was told that a lame man, 86 years old, brought to him, went away on his feet. A woman> whose arm had hung lifeless 3 years, and had been cut without bleeding, after | an hour of his handling, was restored, and blood ran from the cuts. Many who had known her about Shoreditch went to see her. A man raging mad and blaspheming was brought, and went away sober, and ashamed of his distemper. Consider from what principle these works proceed. God alone doth wondrous things. [2 pp.J

[May 26.] Bill of complaint of John Fisher, by his attorney Charles Southwell, exhibited against Richard Deacon, one of the attorneys of the Court of Common Pleas, for a debt of lOOi., on bond of 10 April 1651, damages set at 40/. The debt not being denied by Deacon, Fisher is authorised to recover it, with 30s. damages. [5 sheets, Box D., No. 4,.]

May 27. 107. Action of trespass in the Court of Exchequer by Adrian Reymans, alio,& Tombouryn, by Samuel Tovey, his attorney, against Rich. Hill, to recover ll wash of oysters, value 28^., clothes, and other various goods named, detained by the defendant in the parish of St. Mary-le-bow, London, 10 Dec. 1652, to the damage of lOOi. [5 sheets^ May 27. Council to the Governor of Windsor Castle. "We hear that there WhitehaU. jg a daily resort to your prisoners, Feake and Simpson, of great numbers of people, some of whom are disaffected, and who take the

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opportunity of such assembling to vent their own discontent-s, leaven- ing others thereby ; also that others hold secret conferences with them, and correspond with them by letter, all which is prejudicial to the peace. You are therefore to keep them close prisoners, suffer none to speak to them unless some one appointed by you is present, and debar them wholly from speaking publicly. Approved ' and signed by his Highness, and 7 of the Council present, 30 May. [7. 75, p. 330.]

May 28. 108. Giles Wiggoner to Robt. Blackborne. I beg you to present a Colohesier. paper enclosed to the Admiralty Committee, on behalf of Capt. Thos. Elhot of the Fagon, now at Wivenhoe ; he has been much abused by Hum. White, I doubt not but the complaint against him will be found to be grounded upon self-ends and malice. As soon as his ship is ready to sail, he will wait upon them to clear himself. [I 'page.'\ Annexing,

108. I. Depositions of Robt. Page, ski/pwrigM, GUes Wiggoner, aTid 7 othera of Wivenhoe, as to the abusive conduct of Hvmi. White, surveyor, to Capt. JEUiott, when he went aboard to sv/mey the ship, calling him a knave, rogue, i ' ' dog, (fee, and offermg tojight him. [3 pages.]

May 29. 109. Prize Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We Prize Office, perused the petition of Peter Matson, late master of the Linworra, of Tunsbury in Norway, and find she was never in our possession, nor any proceedings had in the Admiralty Court respecting her, but she was stayed while in the Thames by Solomon Smith, marshal of that Court, by order of the Council of State in Oct. 1652, as belonging to the Danes, and has remained under his seizure ever since, [1 page.']

Hay 30, 110. Petition of John Willoughby, gent., to Council, for a speedy hearing. Was apprehended 12 May by warrant of Council of 10 May, and has been in custody since at great charge, which pre- judices his small estate and also his health, being sick when taken of a violent fever, [1 page.]

May SO. Order thereon that Pickering, Strickland, and Cooper examine the business on which he waa taS:en into custody, and report, [/. 75, p. 328,]

May 30. CouNaL, Day's Proceedings.

1, 2. A paper this day delivered by his Highness to the President for Council, for explanation of the commission issued in pursuance of the 28th article of the Dutch treaty, read, approved, and signed by Lawrence, Pickering, and Strickland, S of the Commissioners for the treaty, who ai'e to repair to Guildhall this afternoon to meet the Dutch Ambassador, in order that the Commissioners intended in the 30th article of the treaty may declare that they will proceed without respect to either State or any particular interest.

3. Deshorow, Pickering, Wolsley, and Cooper, to attend the Pro- tector about the re-purchase of Windsor Little Park, and to receive his pleasure.

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7. The Ordinance for the monthly a Coimcil to-morrow by its Committee.

8. Desborow, Wolsley, Cooper, Mackworth, and Skippon to ofler what they judge lit for continuing the power of the Admiralty Com- missioners, their present power being near expiring.

9. Like order in reference to the Army Committee.

10. Pickering, Wolsley, and Strickland to read the letters lately received from several porte, and others since the late order for shipping passengers, and to report.

13. An Ordinance for ejecting scandalous and ignorant ministers and schoolmasters read, and returned to the Committee which brought it in, to which "Wolsley, Major, and Sydenham are added.

14. Order on decease of Jos. Frost, one of the under clerks, that Roger Jeoyns and John Brice, who had allowed them but 33. id. a day each (i.e., half the pay of an under derk), be allowed the entire pay of an under clerk, viz., 6s. Sd.

15. Order on the Lieutenant of the Tower's having certified that Thos. Bunce has rendered himself prisoner, according to a late order of Council for remanding him, that the bond entered into for his bail be delivered up to be cancelled, [J. 75, pp. 328-331.]

111. Edw. Pateson to the Navy Commissioners, Having had large ' experience of your willingness to hear the cries of the fatherless and widows, I beg you to remember those about whom I laboured with yon when in Scotland, and order Mr.HayterJto write the captains of the fleet to send you up the tickets for the wages due to such as were slain, so that their wages might be received, and something for their death. Hayter promised me, on receipt of the tickets, to get the money for the wages, and pay it where 1 should appoint, but I hear of no progress, nor any hope of getting for these distressed families the money purchased by the price of blood. My endeavours in their behalf are from their continual tears and cries to me, and &om my tender bowels towards them. Pray get the tickets before the captains go off to remote places, and so the poor families be left to perish.

P.S. Pray remember Widow AahweU and her family, who was wronged of her husband's wages by a woman of Southwark representing she was dead. [2 pages.]

112. Capt. Ben. Sacheverell to Gen. Perm, the Sovereign, Downs. Plying on the Fi'sneh coast, I met the Dover packet-boat, and think- ing there might be some suspicious persons in her, as well as in other vessels, I boarded her, and found lie gentlemen whom I have sent you by Capt. Dickinson, whom T suspect to be some of those we were appointed to look after. One of them threw a packet over board, which sunk before I could get out the boat to save it ; I also send their portmanteaus, baggage, and letters. [| page.]

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2. There having been 2,000i advanced to Lord Fleetwood, on his expedition as commander-in-chief to Ireland, out of his pay, but nothing allowed him for the gceat charges of his transportation, the Army Committee is to order the Treasurers -at- war to pay out of their moneys for Ireland 2,000?. to Jas. Standish for Lord Fleetwood, in lieu of his said charges. Approved 1 June.

3. The petition of John Langham, late alderman of London, referred to the Committee for regulation of Customs, to report.

6, 7. The assessments to be set in the Ordinance now preparing at 120,000^. a month, as formerly, and to be continued for 6 months.

8. Fiennes, Mackworth, Rous, and Wolsley to draw up a pre- amble for the Assessment Ordinance, fill up the blanks, and present it to Council to-morrow, when the said Ordinance is appointed to be first read.

9. 113. Order on Desborow's representation concerning the quan- tity',of powder remaining in store in the Tower, that the Admiralty Commissioners issue their warrants to the Ordnance officers to remove several quantities to other places, signifying to the com- manders of the said places the quantities designed to them, viz. : —

To Dover Castle	- 250 barrels.
Deal Castle	- 300 „
Portsmouth	- 500 „
Plymouth -	- 200 „
Pendennis Castle -	- 300 „

Total - - 1,550

Approved 1 June.

10. An Ordinance of explanation touching the jurisdiction of the Admiralty read, approved, and to be presented to his Highness.

11. An Ordinance for Instituting Admiralty Commissioners twice read, and sent back to the Committee who brought it in, to report again,

12. Order, on information by Desborow, that three prisoners are brought into the Hope by Wm. KendaJl, captain of the Sunrise frigate, viz., Wm. Hebdith, Wm. Doran, and Paul Roche, taken at sea as pirates, and brought from Plymouth, that the Admiralty judges report how to proceed in their trial. [J. 75, pp. 332-334.]

May 31. 114. Capt. Thos. Wilson to Thos. Kelsey, lieutenant of Dover Dover Castle. Castle, and Admiralty Commissioner, Whitehall. I send the names of 28 English, Dutch, and Scotch passengers who have arrived by the packet-boat from Dunkirk, as also a packet from 3 of them directed to the agent of the Prince of Cond^ in London, which is of im- portance, and requires secrecy. They disclosed it partly to me, hoping I should allow them to pass, but being bound up, I was unwilling to adventure. Most of them have been with me for a pass. We have found no letters of any moment. Let me know

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what to do with thosp I have stopped after the expiration of Council's order, for they are very importunate to go on their business, [1 page.]

May ? 115. Petition of Rob. Collins, seaman, to the Navy Commis-

sioners. Being one of the Constant Warwick, in the bite engage- ment of the Enghsh fleet with the Dutch near Messina Road, I lost my left arm, and the ship heing overcharged with wounded men, I was turned into the Henry Eonadventure, which was taken by the Dutch, and had to come home by Leghorn ; and being robbed of the little money I had, begged my way. On my applying to you, you granted me an order for employment and for pay from my captain, but he says that when you pay him he will pay me.

I dare not go abroad, for my creditors lie in wait to east me into prison, to the utter undoing of my wife and children, therefore I beg payment without delay, as it is more than a year since I lost my arm. [1 page.'\

May ? 116. Report on the petition of Wm. Davenport, marshal of

Chester, for payment of moneys due for his place, and for some Scotch prisoners stiU remaining at Cheater, viz, : —

His fee at Sa. id. a day to 22 April 1654 - £54 3 4 His man's fee, at 6s a week - - - 13 15 8

Disbursements for prisoners, at 8d. a day - 155 2 8

£223 1

Recommending allowance thereof, but some course to be taken for easing the charge of prisoners in future, [-f. ■page.']

May ? 117. Petition of Step. Eddy to Maj.-Gen. Skippon, one of his

Highness' Council, and chief commander of the trained bauds of the city of London, for an audience, to declare to him the truth in a petition to his Highness, which Mr. Jessop will present to him. Has been the chief cause of bringing hundreds of pounds into the Treasury, and wishes to declare about such viperous enemies as are against his Highne^, [J paff^.]

May ? 118, 110. Proposed order by the Protector, that — whereas on peti-

tion of Thos. Horton, D.D., and full debate before the Committee for the Reformation of the Universities, they ordered that he be not dis- turbed in, or removed from, his professorship of Divinity in Gresham College, London, which he has held 5 years, in ease of marriage, — a dispensation be granted to him to possess the said place notwith- standing his marriage. [2 drafts in Morton's own hand. See 4 April 1654.] Ati/nexing,

119. III. Order alluded to m the Meformation Gomtniftee, that he be not removed unless good cause he shown hy the Lord Mayor a/ad the rest of the trustees. Noted (which never was done), 29 May 1651. [2 copies, 1 page.}

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May? 120. Petition of Arnold Beake and other owners of the St. Jolm

Baptist to the Admiralty Committee, for an order to enable them to reaeize their ship and goods, surprised and taken in the Downs by Captains Sedgwick and Leverett, and carried by them to New England, and for such captains to be made Kable for any loss

120. I. Certificate at a Cov/rt-martial held on board tlie Black Raven by the sadd captains, that wpon exa/mination of Capt, Jno. Claysen, of the St. John the Baptist, they found the ship was Flemish hwilt, was manned by Dutchmen, o/ad did not belong to friends, a/nd as she vms lawful prize, they seized her for the aervice. IS March 1653-4. [1 page, Copy.}

120. II. Certificate of the Prize Commissioners that the Golden Lily, alias Flewr de Luce, alias St. John the Baptist, was taken prize, and delivered to Thos. Oreene at Dover for the sendee, having been appraised ai 247^. 17«., which was paid by the sub-commissioners there, a/nd that tliey have not received any papers from Capta/ins Sedg- wick and Leverett relating to their seizure of her. 2 May 1G54. [1 page, Copy."]

120. III. Report of the Ad/mi/ralty judges that the said captains

have plumdered the ship and her lading, belonging to English merchants, a/nd ca/rried them, away, together with her papers, without making an/y report thereof to the Admiralty Cowrt, and that as sttoA irregular proceedvngs are not oiuy contrary to the general practice and law of Tuitions, bui also very scandalous, and tend to the destruc- tion of trade amd commerce, order ought to be given for the execution of justice against them. [2^ pp.]

May. 121. Petition of divers inhabitants of Wbitwell-with-Hackford,

CO. Norfolk, to the Protector. Our church and that of Reepham stand in one yard, so near that service cannot be held in both at the same time without disturbance ; Reepham church would contain more than usually attend, and with a small charge, seats might be placed enough for both parishes, the value of which is only 140^., towards all (barges and a habitation. We beg an Ordinance to unite the parishes and build the seats, by advice of the 2 nearest justices of peace, and to be free of the charge of repairing Whitwell Church, 10 signatures. [1 sheet.1 Annexing,

121. I. Certificate by Bob. Wood and 4 other justices of Norfolk,

that ffackford, Whitwell, and Re^ham. parishes stand conveniently for union, as all the churches are in one churchyard, 6 May 1654. [| page.]

121. II. Certificateby John Martin, minister of Edgetield, 9 other ministers, and 33 others Uving near Reepham, in favov/r

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of the union of the parishes, and requesting that Wm. Shildrake may he continued preacher, 8 May 1654. [1 page.]

12L III. Draft of the Ordinatiee proposed for their umon, the appovntment of Shildrake as minister, r&moval of the seats from Whitwdl, and taking down of ike chwrch to be sold on behalf of the poor. [2^ pp.'\

VOL. LXXII.— June 1654.

June 1. 1. Petition of John Wood to the Protector. EJch. Braham,

delinquent, compounded on the articles o£ Oxford, holding ^ of the subpoena in Chancery, worth 300J, a year. Sir Hen. Vane sen. has received the whole profits thereof for 12 or 13 years, by colour of an order in Chancery, though the office was never in disposal of the Commiaaioners of the Great Seal, and has converted the profits to his own use, without giving in any account. I beg the allowance prescribed by the Act for my discovery thereof. With reference thereon to Council, the order of restraint notwithstanding, 12 May 1654. [1 sheet.] Aivnexing,

1. I., II. Notes in Sir Rich. Braham's case that Ki/rtg Jamea

gra/nted the Svhpcena offi,ce to Lord Gorges a/fid his brothers Sir Theobald and Sir Rob. Gorges for their lives. Lord Gorges sold his part to Sir Men. Vane sen., Sir Theobald his to Braham, Sir Robert his to Grabhwm. When Braham. becmne a delinquent. Vane seised on his pa/rt, which was never seque^ered, held it from 1642 to 1647 viithout order, wnd then got an order from the Commissioners of the Great Seal, who had no authority to grant it. [2 copies.]

June 1. 2. Reference thereon by Council to the Committee for the Trea-

suries. [^ page. Aho I. 75, p. 3.35.]

June 1. 3. Petition of John Tombes, master or warden of Katherine'a

Hospital, Ledbury, co. Hertford, to Council, that the trustees for sale of Dean and Chapters' lands may forbear to proceed in the sale of the said hospital lands till further order be given, [i page^

June 1. Order granting the request till full examination of the matter, as it is still depending before Coimcil. [/. 75, p. 334,]

June 1. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2, Order that, as Wm. Tasborough and John GiUet, 2 warders of the Tower, having in custody Thos. Tudor committed for treason, allowed him through negligence to escape, they be forthwith dis- charged from their places, and stand committed till further order ; the Lieutenant of tie Tower to take order accordingly.

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June 1. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

3. An Ordinance to be brought in explaining an Ordinance for

disposing the estates of several persona in Scotland, in that dause which concerns the donatives to any persona by ParKament, and to extend the same to lands given by the Commissioners by authority of Parliament, as well as to those given immediately by Parliament,

7. The report of the feet in the case of Jos. Rigby's contempt referred to the Committee who brought it in, to'consider what should be done, and report. Strickland, Major, and Jones added to the Committee.

8. The report in the case of CoL Sexby referred back to the Com- mittee to learn further his ground of demand, and question whom they please.

9. Col. Heane, Governor of Jersey, not to deliver up or send out of the island Lieut.-Col. John Lilbume, prisoner under his charge at Mount Orgueil Castle, without special order.

10. Order on signification by Secretaty Thnrloe of his Highness' pleasure, that 200/. a year cash he paid to John Stalham and John CoUins, sent to Scotland to dispense the Gospel, as long as they continue there, by the Leith Commissioners, out of the public revenue there ; and in order that SOI. may be advanced to each for the expenses of their journey, the Army Committee is to warrant its payment from the money designed for the forces in Scotland, on bills to be repaid to them by the Leith Commissioners.

11. Order on report of the Committee on petition of William and Mary Denny [see 28 April suprd.] that the former Com- mittee enquire more particularly about the .debt of 720i. 168. 8d., said to be due on the public faith, and report further.

12. An Ordinance for continuing the Admiralty Commissioners read twice, and agreed to.

13. An Ordinance to give liberty to transport com, butter, and cheese into foreign parts until Nov. 1 to be prepared by counsel with all speed.

16. Order, on report from the Committee on letters touching persons stayed at ports on the Council's late order, that they be set at liberty to repair to London on business, upon security for their attendance on Council, or the governor or chief officer of the said ports. Atin&dng,

4. I. Report allvded to, that at Liverpool, rnxm/y are stayed gomg to Irdomd. At Weymouth, vessels are stayed as well as passengers. At Rye, stramgera amd outward hov/nd paasengers. At Qravesend, Walter Euster <m Irish papist, serii up, but no letter about him.

At Dover, a Freneh gentleman with a letter to the French a/mhassador's lady, and a Qemt/m, with a list of the forces of this commonwealth. Mr. Arundel cmd his servamts, son, and other Roman Catholics, and an ensign. in ffoUand. Nothing about them, but a profa/ne poem. John, son of the old Lord Digby, a/nd brother of Lord Bristol, going to France in a ^lallop with 3 horses, taken K 2

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wiihout order. Also notes of 11 others, Fr&mh, Butch, Spanish, FlemisJi and English, and query if they are all to be stayed. [2 pages.']

16. Order that the Governor of Dover Castle send up forthwith the German with a list of the ibrces, and John Digby.

17. Order on a report from Commissary General Whalley, Col. Goffe and others, on a reference of 26 May last, cooeeming the company of Capt. Step. White, in Sir Wm. Constable's regiment of foot, that as the company had the charge of Chester, Denbigh, and Harding castle, and of Redcastle, and has continued to be mustered at 100 men, the SO men added be paid from 1 May last, to which time they were continued by an order of 3 April, and be continued to 26 June nest. Approved 9 June. Annsxing,

5,'i. Report on which the said order is founded. 29 May 1654, [1 page.]

5. 11. Capt. Step. White to Lord Lambert. I trouble you on account of the great want of my poor soldiers, amd I cannot get an order foi- them vmless yqu move CovMcil on my behalf. With copy of the preceding repo^-t. 1 June 1654. [ Ipage.]

18. Approval by the Protector of 34 orders, 5-31 May. [/. 75, pp. 334-338.]

June 2. 6. Petition of the me^engers attending Council to Council,

for payment of their bills for laad and sea service, as allowed by former Councils, as petitioned for 6 weeks since, that they may pay their debts and continue to serve. [See 28 April supra.] Have had no money for journeys for a year, and are ^ a year behind in their salaries. [1 page.]

June 2. Order on Mr, Jessop's report of the bills of the messengers, master

; of the barges, and Mr. Scutt, amounting to 776i. Is,, that the

demand of 6d. per mile for sailing by sea, in the bills of Rowland

Fautard, Hen. Symball, Jos. Butler, and Geo. Hussey, be further

considered. Also that of the 2 last for 2s. 6<^. a stage in riding post,

and that the rest of the sums be paid from Council's contingencies.

That Mr. Scobell and Jessop speak with the serjeant-at-arms, and

propose how to meet the charge of prisoners committed to him.

^ That the master of the barges' bill of Sli. be paid, and also Scutt's

> bill for 7il. 18s. Gd. for the quarter ended 16 Nov. 1653. [I. 75.

t p- 340.]

'■^- June 2. Council. Day's Proceedings.

p 1, 2, Wolsley reports amendments to the Ordinance for the

f' assessments, which were read. Order that the assessments shall be

I at the rate of 120,000?. a month for the first 3 months, and 90,000i.

t for the last 3. The same Committee to perfect the bill accordingly,

» and report this afternoon. Approved 8 June.

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June 2. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

3. An Ordinance for further doubling 2,000i, on the sale of Dean and Chapters' lands twice read, and agreed to. Approved 9 June.

i. The President reports the Protector's approval of Ordinances for explaining the juriadiction of the Admiralty, and for continuing the powers of the Admiralty Committee, which are passed, and ordered to be printed and published. Also an Ordinance for paying moneys to Dan. Hutchinson and Mich. Casteel, which is passed.

5. An Ordinance for reviving the Court of the Duchy of Lan- caster twice read, and agreed to, and to be presented to the Protector to fill in the blanks with names. Approved 9 June.

10. Ifennah Trapnell sent in custody from Cornwall according to an order of Council, and now under charge of the serjeant-at-arms, to be sent to Bridewell, and kept there till further order.

13. The Customs' and Excise Committee to consider Nath. Knight's petition to the Protector, and report.

14. The Commissioners appointed by the 30th article of the Dutch treaty to be at liberty to remove their sittings from Guildhall to Skinners' Hall.

15. Order on information that Col. Rob. Lilbume has sold and is selling quantities of timber for shipping at Newcastle, which will require morer horses or oxen for draught than are allowed by the Ordinance for repairing highways, that he be allowed to use as many beasts as he finds necessary, without incurring penalty. Approved 9 June,

16. The 1,0001. agreed by ah order of 31 March 1654 to be allowed to the Earl of Mulgrave, in respect of the demolishing of his house, to be paid out of the money coming in Irom the subscribers of the Yorkshire engagement.

20. Lambert reports what has been done for the sub-division of the 20 persons allotted for the proportions of the shires in Scotland, with the places to meet for their respective elections, one man each.

SMre. Place of Meeting.

Orkney "j

Zetland y Caithness.

CaithnessJ

Sutherland*]

Koss VRoaa.

Cromarty J

Inverness Thosume.

Elgin -\ -|

Naime f I -ci ■ i.-

Eamff -1 ^Elginshire,

Aberdeen J J

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Shire. Place of MeetJog.

I Fife -|

Kinross ^Fife. Perth J LirJithgow ") Stirling I Stirling,

Clackmannan J Dumbarton "^ ■^gy^^ I- Dumbarton,

Bute

Ayr Renfrew

T.Ajr.

■The same.

Lanark

Midlothian

Berwick

RoxboroughJ

Selkirk! "I

Peebles/

Dumfries ^-Peebles,

Wigton I

East LothianJ

The sub-division of ] 0 persons allotted for 'the proportion ot the boroughs in Scotland, with the places to meet at for election. Edinbui^h 2 men, the rest 1 man each. Dornoch ~l Tftin

Inverness

Ding well > Inverness. Nairn I Elgin j Forres J BamfF ~1

CuUen y Aberdeen. Aberdeen J Forfar ~1 Dundee 1 Arbroath vDundee. Montrose j Brechin J LinUthgow ~| Queensferry | Perth J>StirImg.

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Shire.

Place of Meeting.

Couper in Fife, being all '' boroughs in that shire.

June 2.

Whitehall.

St. Andrew's Dysarfc Kirkcaldy Cooper

Anstruthcr East Pittenweme Creel

Dumfermline Kinghorn Anstruther West Inverkeithing Kilrenny Brunt Island Lanark Glasgow Rutherglen Rothsay Renfrew Ayr Irvin

Dumbarton Dumfries Sinciair Lochraaben Aunand Wigtown Kii-cudbright Whithorne Galloway Peebles Selkirk Jeddart Lander N.Berwick Dumbar Haddington __ Approved 5 June.

28. The Army Committee to prepare an Ordinance for assessments in Scotland.

29. Six warrants for payment of money signed. [/. 76. pp. 339- 348.]

Council to the Governors of Weymouth, Poole, Southampton, Dover, and Portsmouth, and to the chief magistrates of Christehurch, Shoreham, Arundel, Chichester, and Rye, You are to cause all repairing to your port as passengers, outwards or inwards, to be strictly examined whence they come, whither they go, and on what

"Dumfries.

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occasion, search for all their papers, and enquire into their business and affection to the public interest ; and on cause of suspicion, detain them in safe custody till further orders, representing the case to his Highness and Council. [/. 75, 'p. 348. /. 112, f. 29. /. 113, f. 6.]

June ? 7. [The OTpvnere of the Marmaduke to the Admiralty Commis-

sioners,] When the Marmaduke was set forth to sea in 1650 for Russia and the Straits, she was worth 5,000^. Being taken in the Straits by Prince Rupert, on the Coast of Guinea some of our men revolted, and brought her home to Plymouth in April 1652, with goods value 1,400Z., of which 880/. was given to the men, and the State had 520i, There being then a want of a convoy for Ireland, the Marmaduke was sent, and has continued in that service ever since. As she was not retaken by any in the State's employment, as the State has gained 500/. hy her, and as she has been two years in the service, and in all the engagements against the Hollander, and taken many prizes, w» conceive it to he just that our ship should not only be restored to us (aa several ships have heen) but also that we should have some consideration for the time she has been in the service, which according to the salary allowed to other ships, would amount to 4,000i. The ships which have been thus returned are the Culpepper and the Roebuck, both taken by Prince Rupert, re- taken by the State's Fleet, and restored to the owners upon their arrival, the Roebuck only paying 4 as salvage ; also a ship of Mr. Newland's, of the Isle of Wight, and another of Bristol, retaken from the French, brought into England, and recovered at law without pa3'ing salvage. [| jiage.] Avm&mmg.

7. I. hist of the 19 omners of the Marr,iaduke, signed hy Gilbert Keate, otie of them. [^ pC'd^]

June 2. 8. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have Nftsj Office, examined the claim made to the Marmaduke, surprised by Prince Rupert, and send a list of her owners and their respective shares. After she was taken, she was employed as a man-of-war against the State, but was recaptured by some seamen, who were compensated- By Acts of Parliament in such cases, they were entitled to half her value. When brought into Plymouth, she had 86 guns, and was appraised at 1,926/. Is. 8d, but when taken, she had only 28, and an ahatement being made thereon, her value was 1,804/. 1 2s. lOd. ; the owners should be allowed their respective parts of 902/. 6s. 5d., being half of the appraisement. We cannot say whether they were all well affected ; one of them, Capt. Royden, is a malignant. [2 pages.']

June 3. 9. Admiralty Judges to the Protector and Council. You ask

Doctors' our opinions about the trial of 3 pirates brought in by Capt. Kendall.

CommonE. Unless they are sent to Dorsetshire, to be tried on the commission already issued, we think an Oyer and Terminer commission should be issued to persons in Surrey, with one or more of the Admiralty judges, as is usual. [| page^

June 5. Council. Day's Proceedings,

1. 10." Six ships of war to be sent this season to Newfoundland,

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on inatruetions to be given by his Highness ; the Admiralty Com- missioners to see that they are forthwith dispatched,

2. 14 ships of war to be prepared for the Western design, with fit supply of victuals, ammunition, and stores, and the said commis- sioners to order accordingly.

3. Like order for 20 ships of war to be prepared for the Straits.

4. Also for 4 ships which are to go with the 20 ships to the Straits.

5. The fore-mentioned orders to be put under secrecy, [f page.]*

June 6. Council. Day's Proceedings.

4, Approval by the Protector of 2 Ordinances of 2 Jane. [/. 75, p. 350.]

June 7. U. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have

■Navy Office, considered the petition of Capt. Robt. Swanlcy, and the rest of the owners of the Harry Bonadventure, as to the freight due for her voyage to the Straits, and gave an account thereof on 25 April 1654 ; that she was employed with 75 men from 7 Decemher 1652 to 20 April following, and from thence with HO men to 25 June, when she was taken, being 7 months 5 days, amounting to 3,499^. 10s. lOd. out of which 7021. 148, 3d. has to he abated for victuals and wages, leaving 2,796^. 16s. 7d. due, of which 2,01 5^. lOs. has been iraprested on account. [1 ^^e.]

June 7. Council. Day's Proceedings, in his Highness' chamber.

1. Order that 800 recruits be added to Col. Barkstead's regiment of foot; also 8 drums, 16 Serjeants, 16 corporals, and 10 drummers, to the Protector, Col. Inguldsby, and Col. Gioffe's regiments. The Army Committee to issue warrants for payment.

2-4, The form of an Indenture between the sheriff and electors of persons to represent counties in Parliament read, agreed to, and to be presented to the Protector. Also the form between the sheriffs and burgesses and inhabitants of boroughs ; and both being approved by him, put to the question and passed.

5. The form of a pass for ships of the United provinces passed. Order that a certain number of passes be provided, sealed with Council's seal, attested by the clerk of Council, and sent to the am- bassadors of the States General, to be disposed of as they see cauae [7. 75, jjp. 350, 351.]

Jime 7. Pres, Lawrence to the Sheriffs. The Proteeto> and Council have

Whitehall, thought fit that, at the time and place where proclamation is made

,of the writ for election, the instrument entitled the Government of

the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland be also read,

whereof a copy is enclosed.

P.S. You will receive herewith a copy of an indenture to be

returned upon the elections. [/. 75, p. 351.]

June 8. Form of indenture between the Sheriff and the electors of county

members of Parliament, that — proclamation having been made in every market town in the county within 10 days after receipt of a writ • These orders are not entered in the Council order book. Ed.

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Vol. LXXII. from the Protector to the sheriff for the election of members of a Parliament to be held at Westminster 3 Sept.|next, — they have freely chosen fit and discreet Knights girt with swords, who have full power to act in Parliament. Proviso that they do not alter the government as now settled in a single person and Parliament.

Similar indenture for election of bui^esses of good knowledge and discretion, as members for towns. With orders that both indentures be printed, published, and sent to the sheriffs, to the end that the indentures may be made according to these forms. [4 po^es, printed. CoUeciion of Acts, Vol. 2, No. 89. Record Office Library, 498 i*".]

Act for a 6 months* assessment, at the rate of 120,000^ a month the first 3 months, andl90,000^. a month the last 3 months, for maintaining the armies and navies. With lists of some of the Com- missioners appointed for its levy. [13 pages, printed. Coll. of Acts, ml. 2, No. 90. Becord Office lAlyra/ry, i98 F.]

Council. Day's Proceedings, in his Highness' chamber.

1. Order that Wolsley be added to the Committee for regulating the Courts of Law and Chancery.

2. Approval by the Protector of the Ordinance for assessments.

4. Order on report from the Committee on the petition of the overseers of Col. Thos. Horton's children [see 3 May swpTcb\, that 1,405^. arrears due to him be paid for the use of his son out of the moneys arising from compositions in Scotland, in full of all demands. Approved 22 June. Annexmg,

12. I. Report on which the above order is founded. [Draft, [I page.]

8. The Deputy Gtovemor of Dover Castle to permit M. Beaulieu, lately come from France, and detained at Dover, to repair to London, on engaging to make address to one of the clerks of Council.

10. The Lord President acquaints Council that the Ordinance touching creditors and poor prisoners, being presented to the Protector, was referred to counsel, who have returned it with amendments, and that the Protector has sent it back to Council ; upon reading whereof, after some alterations and the addition of 2 provisoes, the same was agreed, and ordered to be presented to the Protector. Approved 9 June.

11. Order that the Army Committee issue a warrant to the Treasurers-at-war to pay to Commissioner Thos. Fowler 5,450^. 48., on account for 3 months' pay for one regiment of foot and a troop of 150 horse, designed for special service, out of the money for the forces in Ireland, and the order of 26 May for payment to John Alured revoked. Approved 9 June.

12. A letter from the Revenue Commissionei's at Leith, dated June'l, concerning the revenue of Scotland, referred to the Scotch Committee, to report.

13. Order on Wolsley's report from the Committee on the petition of the Governor and Company of Merchants trading to Russia, that some fit person recommended by the merchants be sent

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at their charge to the Emperor of Russia as the Protector's agent, to restore and settle the trade between England and Russia according to ancient privilege. Approved 22 June.

14. The petition of Sir John Glanville, serjeant-at-law, referred to Sydenham, Desborow, Cooper, Strickland, Rous, Jones, Mack- worth, and Fiennes, to report.

15. On consideration of the Earl of Antrim's petition for his liberty whilst attending to represent his condition, it was not thought fit to advise that his petition be granted.

16. Cooper, Pickering, and Strickland to give fit instructions to prevent breach of the peace between Sir Wm. Farmer and Mr, Bigby by their engi^ng in any duel.

18. The Treasury Committee to consider on what treasury 2,0001. may best be charged for supply of the Council's contingencies.

19. Pickering, Strickland, and Jones to examine 2 bills of Mi-. Downam, upholsterer, of 4-8QI. 5s. Qd. and Q71. 16s. for goods to furnish chambers in Whitehall, that a warrant may be issued for payment.

20. An Ordinance to authorise the Treasurers at Haberdashers' Halijto pay money on warrants from the Commissioners there re- ferred to Mackworth, Strickland, Wolsley, Fieimes, and Pickering, to report.

21. Mr. Embree, surveyor, and Mr. Waterhouse, his Highness' steward, to learn what claims are made to any privileges at Hampton Court by virtue of letters patent from the late King, and as they shall see cause to advise thereon with counsel, and report.

22. Jehan Baptist Vandergowse, sent up by the Deputy Governor of Dover without a chai^, to be forthwith discharged.

23. Commissary Gen. Whalley and Col. Gofie to examine Mr. Digby, who endeavoured privately to get to sea, and the German gentleman with whom was found a list of all the forces of this com- monwealth, both sent up in custody from Dover. The serjeant-at- arms to keep them in custody meanwhile.

24. Whalley and Goffe, being justices of peace for co. Middlesex to examine Charles Rich and Mr. Poltney, touching a late quarrel between them, and a challenge made, and to proceed according to law.

26. Three warrants for payment of money signed. [J. 75 pp. 351-356.]

June 8. 13. Dr. Walter W^ker to Mr. Jessop. I have often asked the Doctors' late Council of State whether ships belonging to subjects of Den- Commons. ijjaj.}j should }je charged as reprisals or not, but could get no order. In the late peace with the Dutch, Denmark is, in such sort as the articles express, taken into the treaty, so that the question is at an end for the time to come. But there is one case now on hand, and another coming on, about which I want to know whether to proceed ; and if so, I must have an order by next Wednesday, or the Court cannot, by the rules of justice, further detain the ship, but must release it as free. [1 page, I"^~~ ' '"

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[June 9.] 14. Petition of Rowland Place, high sheriff, and the inhabitants of CO. Durham, to the Protector, for a special Ordinance for holding assizes andlgaol delivery at Durham, by the judges appointed from time to time for the northern circuit. There are many felons in the gaol, many actions very long depending, and settlement of estates imperfect for want of levying fines and suffering recoveries ; the prisoners are a great burden and disturbance, and nothing can be perfected without assizes, this being a county palatine, and none held there the last 2 years. [| page.] Annexing,

14. I. Oertijicate hy Sir Th. Widd/rington, and John Lisle, Com- ■missioners of the Great Seal, 8ir Sen. Vane, he&per of the Records, co. Dv/rham, and Hugh Windham, late judge of assize in the northern circuit, to the great need of assizes on the grounds named above, as the sheriff can hardly keej) the prisoners safely, and there has been but one assise the last i years. [1 Jiage.]

June 9. An Ordinance enabling the said judges to hold assizes and gaol

delivery at Durham read, passed by his Highness and Council, and ordered to be printed and published. [/, 75, p. 360.]

June 9. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order that Commissary Gen. Whalley and Col, Goffe forthwith order the removal of those who were apprehended on last night's search, and are now confined in the under-mentioned places, viz.,— those in London to Guildhall, or where the Lord Mayor shall appoint ; those in the Tower Uherty, Southwark, and Lambeth to the Sessions House in Southwark ; those about Holbom, St Giles's, Islington, St. John's, and Westminster to the painted chamber and the Mews, — that they may be examined by the persons authorised. Also that guards be appointed to secure them.

2. Order that the said persons be strictly examined as to their names, quality, condition, business, dwelling, time they have been in London, whence they came, and on what occasion, and all other circumstances.

3. The performance of that service committed especially to the following :

For those apprehended in the city of London :

The Lord Mayor. Aid. Andrews.

Aid. Tiehbome. Aid. Frederick.

Aid. Eastwicke. Col. Owen Roe.

Aid. Foote. For the liberty of the Tower, Southwark, and Lambeth :

The Lieutenant of the Tower. Col. Hardwick.

Francis Allen, Mr. Waterton.

Cornelius Cook. For Hoiborn, Islington, St, John's, Clerkenwell, Sepulchre's- without, Cripplegate-without, and thereabouts :

Col. Grosvenor. Major Robinson.

Josias Bamers. Major Heynes.

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SeriflF Biggs. Mr. Cresset.

Col. Wm. Eosseville. Col. Berry.

Lieut. Col. Cobett. Mr. Lisle.

For Westminster, Covent Garden, and thereabout ; Com. Gen. Whalley. Mr, Sherwin.

Col. Goffe. Lieut.-Ool. Worsley.

Adjutant Gen, Neltborp. Mr. Martin.

Capt, Blackwell, Mr. Stockdale,

Tboa Fauconbridge.

4. That in their examinationjof the persons apprehended, they are to try to discover if any of the following are of their number :

Col. Phillips, who escaped from the Tower.

Col. Chas. Finch.

Maj. Thos. Henshaw.

Mr. Bowers,

CoL Deane.

Maj, Hardcastle.

Thos. Mayrhood or Mayhart.

Henry Browne.

Capt, Levinston. ■ — Seagi'ave, a Papist, And if any of the above be discovered, their safety is to be looked to.

5. On the examination of all the above. Commissioners are to classify them as follows :

Irishmen,

Persons who have acted against the commonwealth since

1648. Officers who have served against Parliament and are come

from beyond sea since Dec 1653. Foreigners.

Persons who have no visible means of subsistence. Persons called hectors, common gamesters, common tavern

haunters, and idle persons, and such as can give no good

account of their calling.

Officers heretofore employed against Parliament, who can

give no good account of themselves. Suspicious persons on any particular consideration. . The Commissioners to make a particular return to the Protector

7. Several copies of this order to be sent to the Lord Mayor of London, Lieutenant of the Tower, Col, Grosvenor, and Commissary- Gen. Whalley, for those appointed to effect the service,

8. Lieut. Hacket, now under guard at Whitehall, to be discharged.

9. A license granted by the Protector, at request of the Governor of Dieppe, and petition of the fishermen there, for Nich Covejt of the St. Adrian to enter the seas between England and France, and fish at the usual times and places, without trouble or molestation.

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10. Approval by the Protector of 3 orders, l-SJune. 12. Also approval of 3 Ordinances, whicli are passed, and to be printed and published. [/. 75, x^P- 358-361.]

June 9. 15. Petition of Michael Crake, water bailiFT of Sunderland, to

the Protector, to confirm an order, as given below. With reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [1 page.] Annexing,

15. I. Order of the Earl of Northwmherlamd, Walter EarU, wnd

Gyles Green, late Ad/mwcdty OoTnmissioners, directing Orake, — as the Wear is m damger of being spoiled by ship- masters coming to Sv/nderland for coa^, emptying th&i/r ballast loithin the full sea mark, and thereby stoppi/ng wp the river — to see that the collectors of that port vdtkold their dockets clearing such ships, until they receive a certi- ficate from, the watefp bailiff as to where their ballast has been laid, as is done at Newcastle. The bailiff not to taike more than the uswilfees, 12 May 1654, [| page."]

June 10. 16. Vice-Admiral Jno. Lawson to the Generals of the. Fleet, TheFairfox, Whitehall According to order the Laurel and Torrington have Downs. sailed for Portsmouth, the Rosebush for Chatham, and the Adam and Eve and Bridgewater will follow, as directed by Gen. Perm. The Centurion and Gillyflower have come in, having been a convoy to the Brighthelmstone fishing boats, whose fishing season has ex- pired. I enclose the examinations and result of the coundl of war respecting disorders committed on the Black Raven. I have sent the ship to Woolwich for orders. [1 page.] Annexi/ng,

16. I.-VL Inter^'ogaiories and examinations thereon of Oapt. Ric.

Thurston, commander, amd the officers of the Black Raven, taken at a cov/ndl of war held on board the Sovereign, as to the ahandonment of the ship at sea, while on a voyage to N&w England, as being unfit for further service ; also as to drunkenness and emhezslement of wine on board, bdongi/ng to Ma^or Sedgvnek, commomder of the squadron, by Thos. Yowng and Hendry Stodxr, midshipmen, Nicholas Smithson, a soldier, amd others. With the answers of ^ Young, Stocker, and ST/iithson that the Major condoned their offences at a council of war in Fyall Road. [7 papers^

16. VII. Order in a Gcmrt^marHal held on board the Sovereign, to investigate diarges of emhezzlermnt, drunkenness, and mutiny on board lite Black Raven, then commanded by Major Sedgwick, "now going to N&m England ; that ae the parties implicated were tried by a council of war at Fyall, when the Major condcmed their offences, amd as he has twt entered any complaint against them the court ea/n not now take cognizance thereof. 10 June 1654,

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June 12. Council. Day's Proceedinga.

1, Col. Jones reports an Ordinance for establishing a High court of justice, which waa read, and committed to Maekworth, Wolsiey, Strickland, and Jones.

2. The Ordinance touching the Admiralty and Navy Commis- sioners, as amended by the Committee, read and agreed to.

3, 5, The petition of the Governor and Fellowship of Merchant Adventurers of England referred to the Commissioners for the Danish treaty, to make just provision for their satisfaction. Also that part of a paper annexed, concerning prohibiting persons from trading in those parts who are not free of the said fellowship, and the payment of duty by such as are free ; they are to hear both parties and report.

4. The petition of the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Bath, CO. Somerset, for making the River Avon navigable, referred to Rous, Major, Sydenham, Desborow, and Cooper, to report. [/. 75, ;pp. .361, S62.]

June 12. 17. Report by Thos. Fauconberg, on a reference 29 May, of the petition of Wm. Watts, late woodward of Surrey [see 2 March 1654], that from 1634 to 1645 he only acted as deputy to Rich. Watts; that he held the office from 1645 to 1649, when he was dismissed for cutting dovm wood without leave, but has had several sums by way of charity ; that the allowances he claims are not due, and if an account of his receipts from sales of wood could be had, he would be found indebted to the State ; but that it would stop his clamour if a small sum were allowed him in full of all demands. [4| fages.l

June 13. 18. Petition of Nath.Byfield, ministerofSilverton,co. Devon, to the Protector and Council. On the sequestration of the rectory, was placed there by the county Committee with a salary of 120Z. from the rectory; on non-payment, appealed tt> the late Committee for Plundered Minsters, who fully settled him in the rectory. On the dissolution of the late Parliament, the county committee, by in- fluence of some amongst them, since laid aside, granted 120?. a year out of the rectory to Rich. Bryan. Complained to the Council of State, and was confirmed, and at a trial at law, Bryan's order was declared invalid. Yet Bryan has obtained an instrument from the Commissioners for Approbation of Ministers, who knew nothing of petitioner's interest, and who say they cannot revoke their instru- ment without power given. Begs relief to prevent his utter ruin, and to be quieted in possession of the rectory. [1 page.}

June 13. Reference thereon to the Commissioners for Approbation of Ministers, to examine the respective claims, and give just order for Byfield's relief. Approved 22 June. [/. 75, p. 365.]

Jnne 13. 19. Petition of John Yaxley, minister of Kibworth, co. Leicester, to Council. Wm. Hunt, the late rector, being sequestered for de-

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linquency, I was settled by the Committee for Plundered Ministers, and confirmed by the Committee for Sequestrations, and have enjoyed the rectory quietly for 7 years, but now Hunt sues me for posses- sion, and the trial is to be next assizes. He appealed to the Com- mittee for Sequestration, 6 Aug. 1645, but has not prosecuted his appeal, I beg stay of proceedings, and confirmation in the rectory for life. [| p'^ge.']

June 13, Order thereon that Yaxley be confirmed in the rectory till further order. Approved 22 June. [7. 75, p. 367.]

June 13. Council. Day's Proceedings,

1. The Ordinance for establishing a High Court of Justice, as twice amended, to be presented to his Highness.

2. Order that — as writs are issued to elect 4 members of Parlia- ment for CO. Hunts, 4 for co, Cambridge, and 2 f<iG the Isle of Ely, on the same day, and as the sheriff cannot be present in all 3 places, — he may send deputies. Approved 19 June.

3. Like order for the sheriff of co, York, 6 members having to be chosen for the West Kiding, 4 for the East, and 4 for the North. Approved 19 June,

4. Like order for the sheriff of co. Hants, 8 members having to be chosen for the county, and 2 for the Isle of Wight, to attend in the said Isle by deputy. Approved 19 June.

5. Like general order for the sheriffs where elections are on the same day, to attend personally at one place, and by deputy at the others. Approved 1 9 June.

6. Writs of habeas corpus being often issued to demand prisoners committed by his Highness and Council, Fiennes, Cooper, Lambert, Strickland, and Mackworth are to consider what should be done in such cases, consult with counsel, and report.

10. Fiennes, Jones, and Wolsley to consider the information against;Thos. Wilkes and Pansey Brograve, for words spoken gainst the Protector, to examine witnesses, and report.

11. An'Ordinance for an assessment on Scotland being twice read and some blanks filled up, referred to the Army Committee, to con- sider if the last clause correspond with the instructions given to Gen, Monk, and if the former assessment expire on June 24, and to report.

13. Order on Col. Jones' report that Mr. Waterhouse, his Highness' steward, had certified the particulars and price of goods delivered for his Highness' use by Francis Downham, the upholsterer, that the clerks of Council east up the said bills, and on adjusting the same, and subscription of them by Waterhouse, a warrant shall be issued for payment out of Council's contingencies.

15. Order on a certificate sent in by Col. Pride, — that provision is made of 203 tents for 2181. 4s. Gd. for his own regiment, besides the 1,000 provided by the Ordnance officers ; for payment whereof, and for shoes for Col. Alured's forces, 13,000i. was delivered to the Admiralty Commissioners, — that so much of the 33,000i. as remains, after payment for the above, shall be employed towards

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the 218J. 4s. Qd., and the rest shall be satisfied out of Couneil's contingencies.

19, The Ordinance for establishing a High Court of Justice passed, his Highness' approval being signified.

21. Order — on information that Wm. Bartlet is settled in the sequestration of Bideford rectory, co. Devon, by an order of the late Committee of Plundered Ministers 1648, — confinning him therein, and the mayor and justices of Bideford are to give him fit help to recover his dues. Approved 22 June.

22. An Ordinance for continuing the Commissioners for ordering the affairs of the Admiralty read, approved, and to be presented to his Highness, and his approval being received, passed for law, [/. 75, ^. 363-367.]

June 14. 20. Petition of Lawrence "Wright, M,D., patron of Henham

vicarage, Essex, to the Protector, The vicarage is only worth 5(il., the parish large, and long destitute of a preaching minister ; has lately obtained one approved by the Committee for Public Preachers, but is in danger of losing him for want of maintenance. Begs 50^. a year from the trustees for ministers, as the augmenta- tions of so;, to Mr. Latham of Stifford and 34^. to Mr. Ball of Fomes Pelhams, co. Herts, cease, by both being settled in other livings. [1 page.}

June 14. Order granting the 30^ lately paid to Mr, Latham. Approved

22 June. [/. 75, pp. 369, 390.] June 14. 21. Petition of John Ireton, alderman, and John Humfrey, citizen of London, to the Protector. In 1644, we laid out SOL towards making London House a prison, and had therefor an . old stable, on -which we spent 286^. to make it a warehouse ; but on the Act for sale of Bishops' lands, it was valued at SOL a year, and we had to buy it at 12 years' purchase, though before it was only worth 31. a year. The contractors for sale could not relieve us, but the Com- mittee for Obstructions drew up a report to be presented to Parlia- ment, which we beg may be confirmed, and the premises conveyed to us on pajang the remainder of the purchase money. With order thereon that the contractors pass the conveyance, or certify, 30 Jan. 1653-4, and reference to Council, 3 May 1654. Aiimexing, 21. I. Report hy the Committee for Ohstructiona to Parliamevi, that the 901. and the 2SQI. named in the petition shovld he allowed in defalcation of the "purchase money. 7 Aug. 1650. [\\pa,ges.'\ 21. n. Copy of parcel of the survey of the part allnded to of

the Bishop of Lcmdon's palace. [3^ sheets.'} 21. IIL Certificate hy the contractors for Bale of Bishops' lands, that hy their rvXes they are not empowered to gra/nt reprizes, hut must sell at the vahte returned by the sur- veyor, which caused the report to be made to Parliament but nothing was done upon it. Oumey House, 24 Fe&. 1653-4. [1% pages.}

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June 14. Reference thereon by Council to Cooper, Mackworth, Desborow, Skippon, and Rous, to report. [/. 75, p. 370.] Annexing,

22. I. Report tliat the contractors should he avihm'ised to grant a reprize for 376i., beiyig the 90Z. avd the 286^, alluded to, out of the payment of the residue of tlie money on the contract. [1 page^ June 14. ■ Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. 23. Mackworth, Wolsley and Cooper to consider Ed. Dendy'a desire to be indemnified in relation to his concernments in the prison of the Upper Bench, and to report.

3. Wolsley, Lambert, Rous, Skippon, and Major to consider the best way to prevent tumultuous meetings of persons on pretext of Quakers or otherwise, and to report.

4. 50i. to be paid yearly, out of the revenues for maintenance of ministers, to John Qerke, minister of Hungerford. co. Wilts, out of the impropriate rectories of Melksham, Durnford, and Netherhaven, Approved 22 June.

6. The Ordinance for impowering the Treasurers at Haberdashers' Hall to pay money on warrants from the Commissioners there to be considered to-morrow.

8. The petition to his Highness of the nobles and gentlemen of Scotland fined by the late Act of grace, referred by him to Council, referred tothe Scotch Committee, to report.

9. Order on a report from the Committee for preservation of Customs, on the petition of John Langham, late alderman of London, about the import of goods of his now in Holland and Flanders, that it be laid aside, as contrary to the Act for Navigation. Annexing,

24. I. Report alluded to, that tJie cdlegations of the petition are tru-e, hut that all persons exporting foreign goods, and receivi/ng back lialf the citstoTii, should pay the full ciuftotn on re-importing them, and that t^ie precedent of their re-admission on half custom, would be very preju- dicial to the revenue. Also that as the import is contrary to the Act for Navigation, it ivovM be a favour to import ike goods at full customs. 2 Jime 1654. [f page.']

10. 25, 26. The Admiralty Commissioners to order that all brass guna, demi-culverins and upwards, in Guernsey be put aboard the State ship there and brought to England, and then disposed of as best for their security and the service, a sufficient number of iron guns being sent to Gurnsey in their place. Approved 22 June.

II. The report from the Committee on Mrs. Anne Howard's petition referred back to the same Committee, to consider further.

12. 27, The Admiralty Commissioners to treat with the man who offered brass guns for sale, as certified by Major-Gen. Lambert, and report.

13. The draft of an Ordinance for reviving the powers of the 1 Commissioners at Haberdashers' Hall, as to the Yorkshire engage- ment, read, approved, and to be presented to his Highness.

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16. The Ordinance for regulating Hackney coachmen now read and the blank filled upj approved, and to be presented to bis Highness.

17. The Ordinance for ejecting scandalous ministers to be read to-morrow.

, 18.' Jones, Mackworth, Cooper, and Wolsley to bring in an Ordi- nance for passing the accounts for church livings in Wales.

19. An Ordinance for licensing the export of com, butter, and cheese, prepared by counsel, read, and committed to Cooper, Rous, and Jones, to report.

20. An Ordinance concerning the draining of some surrounded grounds in Norfolk and Suffolk referred to Mackworth, Wolaley, and Cooper, to report.

21. The report of the Committee on Wra. Blaxton's petition to be considered to-morrow.

22. The draft of a Commission to authorise Commissioners to proceed in ecclesiastical matters in Scotland committed to the Scotch Committee.

23. A Commission to Col. Fenwick, Geo. Smith, John Swinion, Wm, Lockhart, Ed. Moseley, Lord Southall, for administration of justice in civil matters in Scotland, read and approved, and to be presented to the Protector.

24. Also a commission to the same Commissioners for administra- tion of justice in Scotland in criminal matters. [/. 75, pp. 368— 372.]

Prea. Lawrence to Col. Saunders in Derbyshire. Council has re- ceived information of tumultuous meetings lately held in co. Derby by persons under the name of Quakers, which may give opportunity to the disaffected to prosecute designs prejudicial to the public good. They therefore recomrdend it to your care to scatter such meetings, and in future to prevent them if possible. If you find ahy whose notorious disaffection to the present Government, or former adherence to the enemies of Parliament, render them justly suspicious, you shall apprehend and secure them till further order ; and for your speedy and effectual execution of the same, you are to use any of the forces under you. [/. 75, p. 373.]

June 14. Pres. LawTence to the Governor of Gloucester. Council has re- Whitehttll. ceived information that several persons of Wincheomb and there- abouts oppose the execution of the Ordinance for destroying English tobacco, and have tried to make that opposition good with armed force of horse and foot, which not only being reflexive upon the honour of the supreme power, but also hazardous to the public peace by giving the disafiected advantage to assemble riotously, they recommend it to your care to suppress all tumultuous meetings on that or any other pretence, and to find out and arrest the ringleaders, and for that purpose to call to your help the troop of horse in co. Gloucester. [/ 75, p. 374.]

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June 14. Pres. Lawrence to the Commissioners for exeeutingthe Ordinance WhitehalL fop preventing the planting of tobacco. On information that persons of Winchcomb and thereabouts oppose the execution of your Ordinance to prevent the planting of English tobacco. Council has directed the Governor of Gloucester to suppress all riotous meetings on that or any other pretence, and commands you to apply to the justices and sheriff of peace in that county to interpose their authority according to law, to suppress those disturbances and arrest the ringleaders. On fit application from you, the sheriff and justices are required to give their assistance. [7. 75, j?,"375.]

28. I. Report that a quantity of tobacco in Gloucestershire Tuts been

destroyed, but the Gom/missioners durst not destroy any

about Winchcomb, as the people raised 300 armed horse

and foot to fight the troop, a/rtd they intend to induce other

places to join them in their resohdion, sayvag they were

bred to the trade, and if they lose it, they tuHl lose their

lives. They bv^ up all the tobacco plants, amd declare

they will plcmt again for all that is destroyed. They have

setii agents to London from whom they expect redress.

The -work cannot be effected in those parts without a good

force, cmd if it be checked, what is done will be to no

great purpose. 11 June 1651. [1 page.}

29. Petition of Thomas Lord Savage to Council, for a pass to Tork-

shii-e, with 6 servants, horses, and arms, having to go on account of

the death of a friend, and being unwilling to travel without leave.

[1 page.]

Order granting the pass to go and return. [J. 75, p. 377 ; /. 112, ^.37; 7.113,^.14.]

Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Cooper, Mackwoi-th, Sydenham, and Jones to be a committee to speak with counsel concerning the business of the High court of justice and the trial of the Portuguese, so that both may be put in a speedy way of proceeding without interfering with each other. Counsel to attend both, and the committee to meet this afternoon.

2. The 2 lord chief justices, and the rest of the judges and barons of Exchequer to be requested not to leave town till further order,

3. Col, Scrope and Major Packer sent to Gloucestershire to appease the business touching planting tobacco ; Major-Gen, Lam- bert and Gen. Desborow to give them instructions.

4. A draft of an Ordinance prepared by coimsel by his Highness' command, touching the receipt of the Exchequer, read and committed to the Committee that brought in the former Ordinance thereon.

5. An Ordinance of explanation touching the repayment of moneys deposited with or unduly received by the GuDdhall Trea- surers, without amendments, received, read, and to be presented to his Highness.

6. Amendments to the Ordinance for quieting scandalous and ignorant ministers and schoolmasters read, and the debate adjourned till to-morrow. [7. 75, pp. 375, 376.]

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1. 30. The Admiralty Committee to order fortiiwith the 8peedy fitting of 17 ships and 2 fireships named, and their fiimiahing with victuals of all sorts to go to sea.

2. Also to provide for 3,000 men for 8 months to he put on board these ships, over and above the men who man them,* [1 page.]

June 19. 31. Petition of Col. Hugh Bethell, high eheritf of co. York, for the year ending Michaelmas, 1653, to the Protector. Begs renewal of the Act of 15 Feb. 1648-9, granting sheriffs allowance of the expenses incurred in passing their accounts in the Exchequer. They are allowed their disbursements at assizes and sessions, and several orders of the Revenue Committee allow these expenses ; but since the power of that Committee expired, the allowance has been refused, and thus all the sheriffs of England are hindered in passing their accounts, which they must do this Trinity term, or their estates are liable to seizure. With reference thereon to Council, to give speedy order for their relief, but to take care there be no diminution o'f the pubhc revenue, for which the sheriffs are to account. [1 page.]

31. I. Order m tlte Mevenue Committee for aUowance by Mr. Faueonherg, Collins, amd Wilson of all ordinary disburse- Tfients of sheriffs. 10 May 1648. [1 page.]

31. n. Like order that Thos.8kad/welt,mstead of Avditor Collins, with Mr. Wilson, the Convmittee's soUdior, cast up the sheriffs' charges in passing accov/itfs, and the notes of receipt thereof, amd certify th&m, to This. Fauconherg, Meceiver-General, tltat he inay ded/U/Ct them from their payments, 19 May 1653. \1 page^

Order in Council on the above petition, that Receiver-General Thos. Fauconberg, Thos, ShadweU, auditor, and Rob. Wilson, solicitor to the late Revenue Committee, be authorised to cast up the charges of the sheriffs of the several counties of England and Wales, for passing their respective accounts in the Exchequer, and the notes of receipt under the hands of the officers, according to the Act for more easy passing the said accotmts ; and what sums then appear to have been paid by the respective sheriffs for charges of passing their accounts, as also all such ordinary disbursements as they find according to the ancient allowance of the Exchequer, shall be paid or deducted out of such moneys as they pay the Receiver- General, who is hereby -authorised to make payment or deduction. Approved 22 June. [/. 75, p. 377.]

32. Petition of Col. Rob. Venablea to the Protector. I have been 5 years in service in Ireland under you without seeing my native soU, and thus have suffered much in my small fortunes ; I have debentures for my arrears of 3,000i. on Irish lands, for plajit-

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ing of which I have had overtures from several in England ; I beg that they may be speedily set forth, according to the rates in the Act, in Kildare or Catherlough, or in church lands, as near as maybe to Cheshire, where I have relations and interest. With reference thereon to Council, 24 May 1654. [1 sheet]

June 19. Reference thereon by Council to Lambert, Sydenham, Wolsley, Strickland, Mackworth, and Rous, to report. [/. 75, p. 379.]

June 1 9. 33. Petition of Geo. Smyth, gent., to Council, for a pass for him- self, servant, and one horse to go to France .'andjretura [ipcige-}

June 19. Order thereon that the pas.s be denied. [/. 75, p. 38 1.]

June 19. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. An Ordinance appointing justices of assize for co. Lancaster read, and agreed to.

3. Order on petition of Ed, Eluines, alderman of "Worcester, that an Ordinance be prepared that 6001. be raised out of the estates of such delinquents in co. Worcester as assisted the late King of Scots in the engagement at Worcester, and be paid to the said Eluines. Mackworth to bring in the same.

5. Order on his Highness' pleasure being signified, that the Earl of Mulgrave be admiited one of his Council.

6. Counsel to attend Lord Chief Justice Rolle, that they may confer on the best way to execute the Commission of Oyer and Terminer for trial of Don Pantalcon de Saa, and the rest concerned in the business at the New exchange,

7. Order on Ambassador Whitelock's letter of May 20, 1654, Stockholm, certifying that on his departure thence he was forced to take up 1,523?. for his expenses, which he made payable to John Carlton, merchant, that the Customs' Commissioners pay l,523i. to Whitelock's agent. Approved 22 June.

8. The Ordinance for ejecting scandalous ministers to be proceeded with to-morrow.

10. The petition of Lord Eroghill and Col Chidley Coote, in behalf of such as faithfully adhered to the commonwealth in Ire- land hefoi-e June 1649, whether now in the army, disbanded, or cashiered for any misdemeanor not rendering them incapable of receiving their arrears, referred to Lambert, Sydenham, Fiennes, and Wolsley, to report.

II. The draft of an order presented on Lieut, -Col. Worsley's desire, concerning the office of clerk of the peace for the co. palatine of Lancaster, referred to Desborow, Wolsley, Skippon, and Rous, to report.

13. The report from Justices Atkins and Hales on the difference between Lord Herbert and Mr. Batchelor to be debated next Wed- nesday morning.

17. A pass for Lady Lake and her servant to go beyond sea, moved and denied.

18. 11 warrants for payment out of the Council's contingencies to the officers at Whitehall, and others, signed.

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June 19. Council. Day's Proceedinga (cont.)

19. Mr, Strickland to learn his fliglmess' pleasure concerning the officers about Whitehall, that Council maj- proceed in reference to their future employment and warrants.

21. 34, The Admiralty Commissioners to certify to what time Commissary Dobbins was employed in shipping provisions for Scotland and Ireland.

22. Approval by the Protector of 4 orders of 13 June. [I. 75, pp. 377-383.]

June 19. Levant Company to Rich. Lawrence [agent at Constantinople]. London. Yours of 10 Feb., 15 and 17 March, and 5 and 20 April, show Sir Thos. Bendish's refusal to introduce you into your agency, and his taking upon him the office of ambassador, against which, on behdf of the Commonwealth and this company, you have protested. This occasions us to second a former petition to his Highness to approve Rich. Salway as ambassador, to be sent speedily away. Meaji- tinie spend not our money in contending with Eendish, but let him answer his opposition when he comes home. We will order the Smyrna treasurer to supply yon as agreed. I We approve your choice of a new treasurer, if you are received into your agency ; if not, we desire to be eased of that charge. [Levant pa/pers, vol. 4, p. 225.]

June 20. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The following Commissioners appointed for several services, viz. : MaCkworth"!

Wolsley y for the law. Strickland J Fiennea i

Lawrence I g^r treaties with foreign ministers. Pickenng | Cooper J Lambert T

Sydenham >for safety and examinations. Jones J

Skippon T

Major >for religion.

Rous J

Desborow 1

Sydenham i-for the treasuries. Montague j [7. 75. i>. 384.]

June 21, Ordinance by the Protector and Council for bringing the revenues of the commonwealth into one Treasury, viz., Uie Exchequer at Westminster, in order to reduce the charges of multiplicity of treasuries, and after 24 June next, all payments to be made to the Exchequer by aU commissioners, treasurers, trustees, or other officers, and moneys to be issued by warrant of persons to be appointed by his Highness' patent, who shall have moderate fees and all the privi-

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legesof their place, but shall not receive gifts on pain of losing their places. All sums to be paid by warrant of the great or privy seal. The issuing of the money named in the 29th article of the Act of Government not to take place without consent of Parliament — or, in the intervals of Parliament, — of the Protector and the major part of his Council Provided ^is do not extend to the revenues of Ireland, nor the possessions of the Protector or his successors. [Plated Excise Coll., pp. 136-140, Vol. 98, J<m. 1655.]

June 21. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on petition of Thos. Bendish and Thos, Dunne, on behalf of Great Yarmouth, that the town proceed in its election of bui^sses according to the instrument called the Government of the cominon- wealtli of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

2. An Ordinance for bringing the public revenues of the common- wealth into one treasury read, amended, passed by his Highness, and ordered to be printed and published.

3. Also an Ordinance appointing who shall be justice of assize for the county Palatine of Lancaster.

4. An Ordinance of explanation touching moneys unduly received by the Treasurers at Gol<kniiths' Hall passed. Also an Ordinance to empower the Sequestration Committee to proceed on an order of Parliament of June 16, 1649, touching divers engagers in co. York.

5. 6. Lord Chief Justice Rolle to go the western circuit, and Baron Pepya to go the Essex circuit, without incurring any penalties.

7, 8, The Commissioners appointed for the High Court of Justice who have not taken the oath directed to attend the Commissioners of the Great Seal at 3 p.m. at the Parliament Chamber, Middle Temple, to take the oath, or show cause to the contraiy, and to meet to-morrow afternoon, to put in execution the powers committed to them. [I. 75, p. 387.]

June 22. 35. Petition of Jas. Powell, of Bristol, to Council. The Council

of State granted me 2 warrants to Leraan and Blackwell, one of 25 June last, for 363^. 158. the balance of an account for victualling and shipping Col. Clarke's regiment for Ireland, and Major Morgan's horses, and one of 22 July last for 32^. 19s. for freight of tent cloth ; but before payment, the treasurers were changed. I petitioned Council, and on 17 Nov. obtained an order for new warrants for the money, but cannot get them, to my great prejudice. I beg an order for renewing the warrants. [1 page.}

June 22. Order thereon that Maj. Gen. Desborow, Col. Sydenham, and Col. Jones speak with Capt. Blackwell, consider how the State may be secured from double payments, and report. [7, 75, p. 388.]

[June 22.] 36. Capt. John Clarke to Council. On 14 Nov. last, I wrote you that Lazarus Bramble, master of the Hercules, of the Isle of Wight, 250 tons, had sold the ship to the French at St. Malo. He denied it, but Geo. Michelot, a French merchant of St. Malo, confesses

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buying it of him for 13,500 livres toumois. The vessel has arrived here, with coala for St. Malo, and is not to be unladen elsewhere. Thus Bramble and Michelot combine to cheat the customs. Bramble fathering a vessel which belongs to foreigners.

Considering the cruel acting of the French at St, Malo toward the English, and Bramble's unworthy conduct in strengthening the hands of bitter enemies for his own private gain, I have stopped the ship in harhgur for your order, whim I beg may he speedy, that no damages may be claimed against me. Guernsey, 13 June. [1 page.}

36. L Order hy BramUe to Rick. Cock to load the Herctdes wUk ■ coal, drawmg therefor SOl. from John Proctor of New- castle, and mil to the Isle of Wight for fwrth&r orders. London, 7 March 1653-i. [Copy, scmp.]

36. II. Order by Brambh and Michelot to Rich. Cock, mast&r of the Hermdes, to go to Newcastle, take i/n a lading of coals, and thence go to St. Malo. London, 21 March 1653-4. Aho

Certificate hy Geo. Dawson, collector, and Geo. BlaMston, clerk of the check at Newcastle, that Cock has laden 112 chaldron of coals in the Hereules, and has put in seewriiy not to transport it beyond seas. 26 AprU 1654. [1 page.]

June 22. Beference thereon in Council to the Customs' Commissioners, to examine witnesses and report. [/. 75, p. 389.]

June 22. Council. Da/s Proceedings.

4. All future licenses for transporting horses beyond sea to name some port where they shall be shipped.

7. An Ordinance for the distribution of the elections in Scotland read and agi'eed, with some additions, and to be presented to his Highness.

10. The form of writs of election for Scotland read and committed to the Scotch Committee, and Sea Thurloe desired to assist therein.

12. Order that Jos. Eigby — giving security to the clerks of Council to answer the profits of the office of clerk of the peace for the CO. Palatine of Lancaster to Beatrice and Alice Kigby, in case the right of office shall be determined to belong to them — be dis- charged of his commitment, and admitted to execute the place as formerly, till determination be made.

14. Sydenham, Desborow, Mackworth, and Jones to learn the proceedings of Sam. Osborne and Mr. Goslynn, in execution of powers committed to them about goods at Aldemey, and to repori

15. Wolsley, Jones, Major, and Sydenham to consider the Go- vernor of Windsor Castle's letter concerning the bargemen, and to report.

1 7. Lambert to move his Highness about passing the Ordinance for settling a course to bring in money for the expenses of his family.

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June 22. COUNCIL. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

19, The Commissioners for Accounta and Public Debta to speedily report the matter touching discoveries made by Henry Lord Herbert of a personal testate of Henry Earl of Worcester, and alleged to be concealed in the hands of Elizabeth Viscountess Montague, and to transmit all the proofs and proceedings referring thereto.

20, Order, on report from the Committee on Wm. Blaxton's petition, that an Ordinance be prepared for making him capable of enjoying any estate that shall descend to him from his father or friends, if it be not under sequestration,

21, Council to meet at 8 a.m. to-morrow to consider business touching Ireland.

23. Declaration in explanation of an order of April 3, 1654, that Ed. Eolt and Wm. Thompson be added to. the gentlemen of the life guard above the number formerly entered, and that beside the pay of the cornet ordered to be transferred to them, viz., 9s. a day, 6d. a day each be added, to make their pay equal to the rest of the lifeguard, that is 5s. a day. The Army Commissioners to issue ■warrants accordingly,

24. Approval by the Protector of 14 orders, 8-19 June,

25. Thos. Fauconberg to pay to John Bradshaw, serjeant-at-law, the arrears due to him as chief justice of Chester, justice of cos. Montgomery, Denbigh, and Mint, and Chancellor of the Duchy, any restraint notwithstanding. [J, 75, p;p, 387-390.]

June 22, 37. Warrant by the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries to the Treasurers at War, to pay 6,016?. 4s. 6d. to Rich. Hutchinson, to be issued on warrants of the Admiralty Commissioners. Re- ceipted 23 June. [1^ pp.]

' June 22, 38. Confession of John Ealdock, made before Go. Sands and 4 Tiger frigate, others, that 3 years since he served in the John privateer, under Capt, Jno, Shapman, of East Cowes, Isle of Wight, and putting into Guernsey with some prizes, he went on shore with Wm. Gibson ; after drinking very hard, they met an English soldier, whom Gibson stabbed, arid deponent consented by washing his hands in the blood ; and after they had robbed him of 3s. 6d, they threw him into a ditch. Has lost sight of Gibson, who lives at Fowey ; but is so haunted or troubled with the ghost or appearance of tlie soldier, that he can get no rest until he has publicly confessed. [IJ pages.']

June 23, Council. Day's Proceedings.

1 . The Commission of Oyer and Terminer issued for trial of the Portuguese and others concerned in the business of the New Exchange to be renewed, and a Commission of Gaol Delivery directed to the same Commissioners, and bearing the same date, for trial of the aforesaid. The Commissioners of the Great Seal to pre- pare and pass the same.

2. The articles of peace between his Highness and the King or Portugal read, and approved.

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3, An additional article to be inserted into the treaty, referring the difference concerning the merchants of the commonwealth to Commissioners on both pai'ts ; and if they cannot end it, to the umpirage of such members of Council as his Highness shall name, according to the offer of the Ambassador.

4. The draft of a letter from his Highness to the Emperor of Russia, to be carried by Mr. Prideaux, as his Highness' agent, presented by Cooper, read, and approved.

7. The draft of an Ordinance against unlicensed and scandalous books and pamphlete, and for better regulation of printing ; also a petition of the Master, Wai-dens, and Assistants of the Company of Stationers of London, referred to Fiennea, Rous, Jones, Wolsley, and Mack worth, to report.

8. The report of the difference between Sir Wm. Farmer and Mr. WiUoughby to be considered next Monday.

9. The Army Commissioners to issue warrants to the War Trea- surers, out of the money for pay of the forces in Scotland, to send 30,000^. for Leith, by such ships as Col. Clarke shall name.

10. 5Sl. 6s. 8d. a year augmentation granted to the Minister of Frodingham, co. Lincoln, from the rectories of Fimberton, Mumby, and Bradney.

11. The Ordinance for an assessment upon Scotland, reported by Lambert as amended by the Committee, read, and passed by his Highness and Council.

12. An Ordinance for giving further time for approbation of public preachers passed, and to be printed and published.

13. The High Court of Justice to tiy, and proceed against John Gerard, Peter VoweD, and Somerset Fox, prisoners in the Tower.

14. The Ordnance officers to deliver 180 muskets, 100 pikes, and 400 bandoleers for the 4 companies of Maj.-Gen. Lambert's regiment at Yarmouth and Boston; also 10 drums and 4 halberds for the drummers and Serjeants.

15. Jos. Drake, keeper of the stores at Hull, to deliver 140 muskets, 100 pikes, and 400 bandoleers, for the use of the 6 com- panies of the said regiment quartered at Hull,

19. 4 orders for payment of money signed. [/. 75, pp. 391-393.] [June 26.] 39. Petition of Armiger Warner to the Pi-otector. Last July my ship and men were pressed at Limerick by the Commissioners in Ireland, to carry 600 tones into Spain, by which I, my wife, and 6 children are undone ; for those wicked tories abused my men, ran my ship on to a rock, which split her to pieces, robbed her of all her goods, even the seamen's clothes, and went ashore and sold them. My loss is about 1,600^., and I was bound in 1,000?. that my ship should carry servants to Virginia for merchants of this city, who threaten to sue me on my bond. I beg reference to a Committee, having ever served faithfully. With reference thereon to Council, who are to indemnify him if sued for non-performance of articles, 29 March 1654. [li pp.].

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Jiuie 26. 41. Reference thereon by Councilito Fiennes, Cooper, Sydenham, and Major, to report. [^ page. Also I. 75, p. 394.] Annexing,

41. I. Detailed account by Wa'i'ner of the wh

relating to the impress [of his skip, estimating his losses_ thsreby at 4,208i., besides an employrmnt of 2001. a year, which he forsook to go over to Irdand to prevent his ship's b&ing taken, but mms detained by winds till it ujos gone, [Ifjjp.]

4L II. Report by Fien/nes and Major on the case, stating that Warner's losses are l,QQOl., and that he is in danger of suit by John Jeffryes for not performing his voyage to Virgima. [Draft 3 pp. See 29 Jvme 1655.]

June 26. CotmciL. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Ordinance for ejecting scandalous ministers debated in Council, the amendments being severally put to £he question, and then agreed, and presented to his Highness.

4. Order on report on the difference between Sir Wm. Fanner and John Willoughby, that WUIoughhy be committed to the Tower.

5. An Ordinance to be prepared for naturalising Joachim Hane, born in Frankfort-upon-Oder, under the dominion of the Elector of Brandenburg.

6. 7. An Ordinance for distribution of elections in Scotland, approved, passed, and to be printed and pubHshed.

8, An Ordinance to settle 100^. a year in land on Joachim Hane and his heirs — being raised to 120^,, and the rent reserved 51., —

9, 10. An Ordinance of explanation touching donations in Scot- land by vote or order of Parliament, or by their authority, read and referred to Fiennes, Sydenham, Jones, and Strickland, and on then- reporting it without amendment, agreed to. [/. 75, pp. 394, 395.]

[June 27.] 42. Petition of Geo. Ralegh to the Protector, for reference of his case to Council, that he may receive the same justice as others in like case. Being in Oxford garrison, and having, by Lord Say's direction, done good service for the public, had Lord Fairfax's certi- ficate that he should have the benefit of those articles, and fled for his life into the Parliament quarters. Applied to the Commissioners for articles, but they could not relieve him because he was not pre- sent at the surrender, as appears in the eases of Major Clerk, Sir Hen, Ford, and others. Then appHed to the Committee for peti- tions, who ordered his case to be reported to the House, but Parlia- ment 'was dissolved. With reference thereon to Council, 10 May 1654." [1 page.^ Anmewimg,

43. I, Petition of Geo. Ralegh, to Parlitvment, for the scmie favour as granted to Sir Wm. Fleetwood and others, to ha/ve the benefit of Oxford articles, though not there at the surrender. Was forced to depart from ilie garrison for his good affeo-

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Vol. LXXII. tion to Parliament, being twice tried by a coiindl of war for agitating service for Parliament, and had Ms goods ^Mnd£red by tke Kvng's parly. Left on cerUfitiate from Fairfax, signed and sealed, that he should have the benefit of the artides, and has long since compounded and paid his fine. Signed by himself and Rich. Lucy. [1 page.]

43. II. Certificate of Fairfax alluded to 31 July 1647. [^ ^^e.]

43. nL Order in Parliament that Svr Wm. Fleetwood, Sir Fdw. Syde'dhaTTh, John Carey, Adrian May, and Wm. Stidolf he admitted to compov/nd on Oxford articles. 18 June 1649. H page.]

43. IV. Order in the Committee for petitions that Ireton retort RalegKs case to the House, as by his endea/uows, 9 of the Rin^s queers laid dovm their arms, for which reason Fairfax granted him the benefit of Oxford articles. 1 Dec. 1653. [| page.]

43. V. Copy of Nos. 43, ii. and iv., and reasons % should have the benefit of the articles : —

1. His hamng to fly for Ais life for serving the 1

Tnent.

2. Lord Fairfax's request.

3. The preeedevis of Stidolf, Carew, a/nd others, who

were absent at the rendition, but 3 years afterwards, by favour of Parliament, obtained, the benefit of the articles. With note that an order will not he suff/iient imless it be an Ordinance. [1 page.]

June 27. Order thereon in Council that he have the full benefit of Oxford articles. [J. 75, p. 397.]

[June 27.] 44. Proposed order in Council tliat, as it appears by certificates from LordFairfas and the late Commander-Generallreton, that Hen. Clerke of Enford, co. Wilts, and Geo. Ralegh, of Famborough, eo. War- wick, were by engagement to have the benefit of the Oxford articles, they have it as fully as though present at the surrender ; the Com- missioners on articles of war, and aU others concerned to give'them relief accordingly. {Draft, 1 page.]

June 27. Order. on i-eport accordingly that Gierke have the full benefit of Oxford articles. [7. 78, p. 397.] Annexing,

45. L Eeport aUuded to, of t!te Committee on Gierke's petition (see 25 Ap}il 1654), referring the case to cotmsel. [Draji, 1 page.] .

[June 27.] 46. Petition of John Clarke to the Protector. Lent and lost 6,770i. for his good affection to the State, and had 2 orders in Parha^ ment for 2 debts of Sir John Stepney and Wm. Gwynn to the Earl of Worcester, discovered 6 years ago by him to the Haberdashers'

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Hall Committee, but Stepney lately agreed with the Drury House Tru&tees for sale of the lands engaged for. the debt, and they have . been purchased as the Earl of Worcester's lands for 3,231Z. Os. Hd., HO that the money was paid into Dniry House. Has spent iOOl. in the prosecution of the debt, and received only 50/. Begs payment from the purchase money paid into Drury House. With order thereon that, as the value of his discoveries exceeds the Puhlic faith moneys due to him, the Revenue Committee take care for speedy payment to him of his Public faith money. 5 April 1654. [1 2>age. ib'ee Composition Tables, 17 Janury 1654.]

[June 27.] 47. Report thereon by the Revenue Committee that there is due to Clarke on Public faith 2,581?. Ss. \0d., of which he has only re- ceived 302/. 7s., balance due, 2,279/. Is. lOd. That he discovered to the late Committee for Advance of Money 2,000/., owing by Sir John Stepney to the Earl of Worcester, on lands sold for above 3,000i. That 2,000/. should be charged on Drury House, and the remainder of the debt paid as his Highness thinks fit. 28 April 1654. Endorsed with reference to Council, to give speedy order for payment, on account of the extremity of the case, 1 May 1654. [1^ fage^

June 27. Order hi Council referring the petition and report to Cols. Sydenham and Mackworth, Mr. Major and Strickland, and Major- Gen Lambert, to report. [/. 78, p. 398.]

June 27. 48. Petition of Col, Sit John Borlase to the Protector. Is con- Whitehftil. strained by his condition to beg some of the money assigned him for the expense of his journey to Ireland, there to serve the public. Begs speedy dispatch and a supply on the arrears of his pension, granted when he was disbanded, and 4 years unpaid, that he may go to Ireland and find some support, and not be detained in a perishing condition, after spending his youth, and the rest of his family's broken fortune in faithful service. With reference thereon to Council, 17 May 1654. [§ sheef] Annexing,

48. I. Relation of the case and desires of Si/r John Borlase, late a colond in the service, to similar effect. Served from tite begin/ni/ng of the rebellion in Ireland. Was disbanded on the arrival of the army from England. Cortumandi'ttg the old foot regvment at the defeat of Lord Ormond, Tiear Dublin, had a pension assigned him, to be paid in Dvhlin. His faihsr, who was lord jvst'ixAiry in Ireland, sold their estate to pay his expenses, and left him, engaged in great sv/ms, so that by suits and long im/prisonment, he has exhaiisted all he or his friends c<ndd raise. [1 page-l

48. II. Similar statement to the same effect. [1 page.]

June 27. 49. Order in Council referring the said petition to Sir Cbas.

Wbitehaii. Wolsley, Sir Ant. Ash. Cooper, Col. Mackworth, Col. Fiennes, Major- Gen, Skippon,and Mr. Rous, to consider and report [^ page. Also I. 75, p. 399.]

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June 27- 50. Petition of 9 gentlemen of the h9uie of Scott, tutors to Lady . Mary Scott, heir to the late Elarl of Buccleugh, to the Protector, By the Act of pardon, a fine of 15,000i. is set on their pupil of 6 years old. Her father, who only lived 25 years, was active for the furtherance of the Gospel and good of the people, and averse to tlie malignant interests carried on in ] 648. He was no further in the late troubles than as sitting in the Committee of Estates, and that so seldom that he was suspected of want of cordiality. The condition of the estate is such that the whole is in danger of con- fiscation by the said Act, unless you extend your favour to the minor. Noted as delivered by his Highness to the Lord President, 26 June, [1 page.]

June 27. Reference thereon in Council to the Committee for Scotland, to report. [/. 75, p. 399.]

June 27. CouxciL. Day's Proceedings. ;

2. The Customs' Commissioners to pay the money in arrear to any of the judges mentioned in the Ordinance for payment of judges' salaries out of the receipt of customs, the late Ordinance for bringing the public revenue of this commonwealth into the Ti-ea- sury notwithstanding.

3. Order — on a certificate from the Attorney -General that John Phelps has executed a deed of sale to the Protector of Hampton Court at 7Q01., and that he and his wife have acknowledged a fine — that the Treasury Commissioners certify from what treasury the 7601. may be soonest paid. Armexinff,

51. I. Oertijlcate of the Attorney General alluded to, 19 June

1654. [fiJOf/e.] 51. II. III. Notes of the pavticuhirs of the above estate, and

valuations, one ai750l. andtke otJier at 1,016^. [2 fapers.]

4. Wm. Ryley to deliver by inventory to Geo. Smith, one of the Commissioners for Administration of Justice in Scotland, all writings and records brought here from Scotland concerning private men's interests remainii^ in his custody at the Tower, that Smith may send them to Scotland. Approved 22 July.

a. The petition of John Grace referred to Sydenham, Cooper, Lambert, Wolsley, Jones, and Mackworth, to report

9. That of Sarah, late wife of Saml. Clarke, merchant of Exeter, referred to Rous, Desborow, Major, Skippon, Mackworth, and Sydenham, to report.

11. That of Nicholas Devereux to Fiennes, Wolsley, Cooper, Strickland, and Mackworth, to report.

12. That of Col. Rich. Fortescue to Cooper, Wolsley, Rous, Strick- land, and Mackworth, to report.

. 13. That of Thos. Baker, of Swinney, co. Suffolk, and Eliza, his wife, executors of CoL Roger Fenwick, referred to Cooper, Wolsley, Lambert, and Mackworth, to report the fact, and if they see cause, to bring in an Ordinance to empower the Commissioners of Ireland to allow the arrears petitioned for out of lands in Ireland,

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June 27. 15. Fiennes, Wolsley, Mackworth, and Cooper to consider the most convenient way for collections in case of losses by fire, and report

16. Order on petition of Wm. Lowe, Wm. Voyle, and Geo. Primrose, ministers of Hereford, that Sam. Smith, a godly, orthodox, painful, and peaceable minister, be admitted (in place of Richard Delamain) as one of the preachers appointed by Ordinance of Parlia- ment, March 28, 1646, to preach in Hereford Minster and the adjacent county, and that he receive the allowance belonging thereto. All concerned to take notice hereof. Approved 29 June.

19. 52. Order on Major Skippon's report in the case of William and Mary Denny — that Mary, of her own accord, delivered provisions, &c., value 720^. 16s. Sd. for Parliament's forces in co. Pembroke, for which she had the Public faith from the county committee, 30 April 1645 ; — that the said sum he paid from discoveries which they shall make, or others on their behait they delivering up the Public faith bills on payment. Approved 22 July, Aymexing,

52. I. Report alluded to. [§ f<^e^

20. Next Friday appointed to consider the report from the Com- mittee on the petition of the late King's creditors and servants,

22. John Digby to attend Council to-morrow afternoon.

23. Order on report on the petition of Wm. Davenant, prisoner in the Tower, that — as it appears that on exchange between the petitioner and Capt. Clarke, proposed and agreed on by Col. Bingham and the Governor of Comet Castle, Guernsey, Clarke was discharged, .and the faith and honour of Col, Bingham and the axmy is concerned in the mutual discharge of the petitioner, — his restraint as concerns any matter of State he taken off, and he set at liberty, and a warrant be issued to the Lieutenant of the Tower, and a pardon prepared. Approved 22 July. Annexing,

53. Report alluded to. [^ po-ge.'}

25. An Ordinance for distribution of the elections in Scotland, with the form of the writ of election, passed.

28. The petition of John Leech, a treasurer at Goldsmiths' Hall, referred to Mackworth, Cooper, Pickering, and Wolsley, to report. [/. 75, pp. 395-401.]

June 27. Council to Col. John Barkstead, Lieutenant of the Tower. For- Whiiehau. asmuch as John Willoughby, of Grindon, co, Northampton, sent a challenge to Sir Wm. Farmer, baronet, of the same county (which is a most unchristian practice, and not to go unpunished), and has also spread libellous and scandalous papers to asperse the said Sir William, who has in their differences demeaned himself as a man of honour ; — these are to will and require you to keep Mr. Wil- loughby in custody in the Tower, until he acknowledge under his hand that he is sorry for his offence committed against the public peace and the person of Sir William, and give sufficient security for his good behaviour. [/. 75, p. 400.]

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[June 27.] List of private bonds for payment of moneys belonging to persons in Scotland, which were in 8 bimdles, marked A. to H., 100 in each bundle. The latter part of the list of bundle B. has several leaves torn out, and E. is incomplete. With index prefixed. Probably an in- ventory of the private records commanded to be returned to Scotland by an order of Council of 27 June 1654. [/. 134.]

54. Petition of Thos. Bludworth, Jas. Burton, and Rich. Spencer, merchants of London, freighters of the Providence of Boston, and Thos. Ridley, master, to the Protector, for some compensation for their ship and cargo, worth 700?., lost through being run into and sunt by the carelessness of Capt. Peter Foote of the Briar frigate, 13 March 1653-4, while under his convoy from Hull to St. Valery's. [1 page.] Atmexing,

55. Petition of Thos. Ridley, master and owner of the Providence of Boston, CO. Lincoln, to the Admiralty Committee, for relief, or he and his wife and family will be ruined. Sends an order made after a full council of war on his former petition. Noted that the whole loss is 700Z, and his share SOOi. [1 i'oge.']

55. I. Order at a council of war, held by Vice-Adm. Lawson on hoard the Sovereign, that there teas neglect in the convoyer in not isswimg orders for putting out lights to advertise the fleet, as is usual when coming by the lee, and that as there was no fault or neglect on the pa/rt of those in the Promdence, the owners are entitled to full satisfaction for their loss. 27 June 1654. [1 page.}

Council, Day's Proceedings.

I. The words in the 2nd and 3rd lines of the warrant of June 26, 1654, for payment of 1,523Z. to Lord Whitelock, viz. (of the 19th of this instant June), to be struck out.

4. Divers inhabitants of Southwark attending at the door were called in, and presented a petition complaining of an undue election of burgesses in Southwark, which was read.

9, The supernumeraries raised and added to the following regi- ments to be continued till further order, and the Army Committee to issue warrants for their payment.

His Highness' regiment, from 700 to 1,200 Col. Ingoldsby's - - 700 1,000

Col. Goife's - - 700 1,000

Maj.-Gen. Lambert's - . 700 1,200

10. Jones and Thurloe to speak with counsel to-morrow about managing the evidence against the persons to be tried by the High court of justice

II. The petition of Lord Willoughby of Paiham referred to Cooper, Fiennes, Strickland, and Wolsley, to report.

12. Order on report on the petition of Jas. Powell, that fresh warrants be issued [see 22 Jv/ne'] in lieu of those granted by the late

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Council of State, for payment of 32/. 19s. and 5631. 158. An-

56. I. Report alhided to, stating that nuitker of the sv/ms hat been paid, and that there is money in the contingencies set apart for such charges. [| 'page.\

13. T!ie petition of the inhatitants of Clement Danes, Savoy, Covent Garden, Martin's-in-the-Fields, Giles'-in-the-Fields, and the parishes adjoining, referred to Lambert, Jones, and Cooper, to report.

14. John Digby to stand committed to the serjeant-at-arms till his proceedings in reference to Sir Wm. Farmer be examined.

15. Sydenham added to the Committee on Sir Wm. Farmer's business. [J. 75, pp. 401-403.]

June 28, 57. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We are Kavy Office, very sensible of the great hazard in the over-hasty dispatch of ships at Chatham, of which you write ; but matters there being left to Mr. Pett, who is more expert than we Eire, we did not think any defects would have been found at Chatham. We purposely omitted sending orders to inferior officers, not only to prevent the discovery ^ of our design, but to maintain a good correspondence with our associate, Mr. Pett, who would have thought it disrespect if others had been joined in the trust with him. We have a^in pressed for a thorough and complete fitting of all the ships there ; the Adam and Eve is one of them, and we wished the captain to acquaint you with her condition, that we might receive your directions, not knowing what interpretation would be put on our remanding her to Chatham or elsewhere, for further repairs. [1 page^

June 29. 58. Petition of Ralph Mason, minister of Great and Little Drifleld, East Riding of co. York, to the Protector or Council. I had an augmentation of 12J. a year granted by the Committee for Plundered Ministers, 12 Aug. 1646, out of Q21. rent reserved to the precentor of York Cathedral, from the profits of the rectory, my living been only 20 marks a year, though I have 2 churches to serve twice every Simday ; but it has ceased through want of review of the order by the TTniveraities' Committee. I beg a competence from the 62?. and the arrears of the I'U. since 1649. [1 page,] An- flexing,

58. I. Order of the Gommittee for Pkbndered Ministers aUvded to, granting the 12?. to Mason, there being 200 families and the living worth hwt 16i., the 50?. a yea/r granted to Warter chv/rck beimg iirst paid. 12 Av^. 1646. [| page.}

58. II. Certificate by Rob. Johnson amd 4 others in favour of Mason's good affection and life,a/nd diligence in his calling. 22 May 1654o Also like certificate by Dwrand Hobfiam, his neighhov/r 6 or 6 years. [1 page."]

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June 29. Order thereon for grant of the 121. with arrears, by the Trustees for mamtenance of Ministers, on testimonial from the Conimissionera for approbation of preachers. [J. 75, p. 405,]

June 29. Council. Day's Proceeding.

2. The petition of the well-affected of the pariah of Graveley-c«m- Chisfield, co. Herts, referred to John Bead, Isaac Puller, Gravelie Norton, and Major Packer, justices of peace for the county, to examine those concerned, and reconcile the difference if possible, or else to report.

4. The letter of Sir Arthur Loftus of June 24, 1654, referred to Strielcland and Pickering, to send for such persons aa they think fit, examine, and report.

5. The ordnance officers to deliver out of their stores to Wolsley, for his Highness* regiment of foot, 1 barrel of powder, and 300 firelocks with bandoleers, to supply the like quantity of arms sent with the 300 soldiers ordered to sea out of that regiment.

6. An Ordinance against challenges and duels, and all provocations thereunto, re-read, amended, agreed, passed, and to be printed and published.

1 5. An Ordinance authorising the Commissioners for Inspection of Treasuries to issue warrants for moneys for the navy's service 3 times read, and passed.

16. An Ordinance to continue the Army Committee and War Treasurers read, amended, and to be printed and published.

19. The Customs' Commissioners authorised to pay the Navy Treasurer 6,694Z. 7s. od., for which he has a warrant of June 22, 1654, from the Commissioners for inspecting Treasuries, the Ordi- nance for bringing the revenues into one Treasury notwithstanding,

20. The Excise Commissioners authorised to pay the Treasurers for the Savoy and Ely House the moneys assigned for sick and wounded soldiers' or sailors' widows and orphai^, the said late Ordinance notwithstanding,

23. OoL Wm, Goffe and Lieut.-Col. Ohas, Worsley to take security on behalf of the Irish papists taken in the last general search, and stiU remaining in custody with no special charge against them, that they will leave England within 14 days. Also to take security of all other persons similarly situated to attend Council on notice to be sent them or their securities, and thereupon to order their release,

24. Desborow and Lambert to move his Highness about the little park at Windsor, and report whether the contract for its purchase shall be proceeded with.

25. The petition of Ellen, wife of Matthias Valentine, personally recommended by bis Highness, referred to Pickering, Strickland, and Jones, to reports.

26. Two money warrants signed ; also an Ordinance of 27 June approved by the Protector. [/. 75, pp. 403-406.]

June 29, 59, 60. Ordinance by the Protector in Council, as there is great want of money for supplying the navy, that the Conunissioners for

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iaspecting the Treasuries, appointed 31 Dec. 1653, continue until further order to issue their warrants to the several treasurers for payments to the Navy Treasurer. [2 copies.]

June -29. Council to Gen. Monck, commander-in-chief of the forces in Whiteball. Scotland, or in his absence to the Commissioners for administration of Justice. You shall receive herewith the writs for election in Scot- land, and the forma of indentures between the sheriffe and the electors, which you are to have delivered according to the directions of the writs.

Enclosed is a copy of the " Government of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland," which is to be read at the proclaiming of the writs. [J. 75, p. 401.]

June 29. Pres. Lawrence to the Commander-in-chief of Chester Castle. The WiutehaJt. ■ CouncU are informed that Lord Carnegie entered idto a bond before you on May 30, i65i, to appear before them at his coming up, which he accordingly did, and as no cause appears for continuing his bond, they have ordered that it be delivered up to him to be cancelled, which you are to do accordingly. [I. 75, p. 405.]

June 29. 61. Commissioner Peter Pctt to the Admiralty Committee. Chathmn. Details of ships. I am sorry to hear you complain of the work being imperfectly done at Chatham ; we were never so accused before, nor did any ship stay one hour for any work we had to do after, she arrived in the Hope. It is true we have sent away ships not quite finished, but only to save the wind, and not to put the Ste.te to 6 times more charge in getting in their provisions here, where their own men wiE not be commanded, as was lately the case in the Adam and Eve and others ; but the heat of our business being over with the spring tides, we have sent a few hands to perfect the work. As to sheathing ships, much of this would have been pre- vented had I known the designs in hand. We have been over careful in fitting the ships, particularly those for foreign service, and I have been up 6 or 7 nights out of 8, to forward the work. Let us know your resolves early, and nothing shall be omitted for their dispatch. [1^ 'pages.]

June 29. 62, Commissioner Peter Pett to the Navy Commissioners. We Chatbam. are guilty if it is neglect to leave a little work to be done in the Hope, when we could not spare men without losing the next spring tide. If you will but give us breathing time, we will save you the labour of sending down men to dispatch our business ; the non- sheathing of the Convertine was the fault of the master shipwright. If you had been an eye-witness to what was done last week, the complaints of men for their own ends would not have been so easily listened to, J.et us do first what is of most concern. [1 page."]

Jione 29. 63. Capt. Jno. Taylor to the Navy Commissioners. I hope you

Chatham, have had an account from Commissioner Pett of, the works done to

several ships, and of the dispatch made, wherein there has not been

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■wanting all diligence, both in the shipwrights and seamen, on the pressing orders of the Admiralty Committee to hasten the fleet into the Hope. There was a report when these ships came in that some of them must go to the Straits, but we had no orders to sheathe any ships for such a voyage. I spoke with Gen. Blake about it, and the ships ordered to be sheathed are done ; the others will last 8 or 10 months.

If ships are to be fitted out for an unknown design, warrants or directions ought to be given accordingly. All that have been sent out are safe and firm for some voyage, though they might not be for some other. If the voyage is not to be known, nor the master consulted with, I wish a survey might be ordered. Nothing has been left in the ships sent to the Hope but what we have sent men to do ; we have 100 men there now. Other ships have come in, but I shall not meddle with them without written orders. We want masts ; and if you expect us to do our work, your purveyors must not fail us as formerly. As Commissioner Pett will attend you to- morrow, a light may be set up to direct us all, and especially myself, as I am in the dark. [1 j ^^es.]

June 29. 64. Petition of Capt. Robert Swanley and the owners of the Henry Bonadventure to the Admiralty Committee, to order the Navy Commissioners to make out a bill of imprest to them for 931^. ; the said Commissioners on examination of their account bring in only that sum as due, to their great prejudice, their ship being lost after remarkable service, and Chas. Longland having paid them only 4,000 dollars. With reference thereon to the Navy Commis- sioners. [1 page.} Annexing,

64. I. Order in the Admn/ralty Committee that a hill of imprest be TYKide out to Capt. Swardey for QQol. 10s., upon his givmg security to pay his company their -wages thereout, and to be responsible for what he received of Charles Long- land at Leghorn. 9 May 1654. [Copy, | page.]

64. II. Certificate by Capt. Mich. Badiley that the owners of the Henry Bonadventure only receiwd 4,000 dollars frcmi Longland. 19 June 1654. [J i'Ofire-]

June 30. 65. Petition of divers poor people in and near Winchcombe, co. Gloucester, to the Protector. Providence having promoted you to this great tnist, we address you. In April 1652. an Act was issued prohibiting the planting of English tobacco, to which, on petition, a favourable exposition was given, and thus many were saved from perishing. In Sept. 1653, another Act passed allowing quiet en- joyment of the tobacco planted that year, on payment of excise. Trusting to this clemency, we planted a small quantity this year, but by virtue of an Ordinance empowering Commissioners to exe- cute the Act against its planting, we are like to be deprived of it. We acknowledge the rashness of those who assembled to defend their tobacco, but beg toleration for this yeai-'s crop. In future we

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will not plant without license, thoiigh it has been onr trade for 40 years. 110 signatures. [1 sheet.]

June 30, Order thereon, that as they have acknowledged their errors, the Commissioners be authorised to suspend execution of the Act as to the crop now growing at or near Winchcombe till further order, and suffer the petitioners to enjoy it. [/. 75, p. 109.]

June 30, 66. Petition of.Wm. Coney of Lincoln to the Protector and Council. Declares that though he has resided some years at Utrecht, he has neither seen nor corresponded with Charles Stuart or his party. He comes over intending to live peaceably, and is willing to give any security required therefor. [1 JMt^e.]

June 30, Note that it was read in Council. [/, 75, p. 410.]

June 30, Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. An Ordinance for the better discovery of any concealment of

anything due to his Highness and the Commonwealth, and for encouragement of discoverers, read twice,

2. The whole business of discoveries referred to Jones, Wolsley, Mackworth, Skippon and Lambert, to consult with counsel and report

3. Edmund Earl of Mulgrave, approved to be a member of Council, subscribed the usual counsellor's oath in presence of his Highness and Council, and took his place. •

i. Order on the reading of an Ordinance for relief of the creditors and servants of the late King, that the former Committee consider which of his goods were reserved for the State, and what part thereof baa been delivered ; what particulars the petitioners claim ; whether any pai^t thereof has been borrowed or employed for the State or the navy ; and bow the late trustees for their sale may be best brought to account. Lambert, Sydenham, Jones, and Strick- land added to the Committee, who are to report,

5. The business of Jersey to be considered next Wednesday.

6. Also that touching Lord Herbert and Mr. Batchelor.

7. The Ordinance for settling the the post office to be considered next Thursday, and the Lord President to remind CouncU.

8. An Ordinance to empower the Customs' Commissioners and others for the better suppression of drunkenness and profane swear- ing in those under their employ read, passed, and to be printed and published.

9. Order on report on the petition of Francis Lord WiUougby of Parham, that the Committee speak with those concerned in tho plantation moved for by the petitioner, and report further.

10. The report on the petition of Wm. Paul, son and executor of Anth. Paul, late farmer of prizage wines under a rent of 5001. a year, agreed with, and the petitioner, who is the present farmer, allowed to enjoy the prizage wines without payment of duty. The Customs' Commissioners to take notice.

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1654. June 30. Council: Day's Proceedings {cont.)

11. Order on further petition of Rich. Glide and Col. Lawrence

Brorofield, that they distribute the 600^. ordered them 9 May last to the poor of cos. Surrey, Cambridge, Middlesex, and Northampton, who lent money on the propositions of 1642, and who, by former in- structions given, have a title to part thereof, in such proportions aa they find equal, having respect to the proportions formerly paid by them to the several comities. Approved 22 July. [I. 75, pp. 4-08, 409.]

June 30. 67. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. The Navy Office, clamours of multitudes of people with tickets causes us to remind you that it was formerly resolved that aU sick men should have their tickets paid by the deputy treasurer when put on shore, and that no tickets should be made out by captains. There are, how- ever, many tickets under the name of sick men that we fear are not so, and others counterfeited, so that it is judged necessary to charge the captains strongly not to deliver any upon any pre- tence whatever, but to let such as are really sick and disabled be paid on board. Also the pilots' bills should be paid out of the con- tingent money on the General's ship, as it is a trouble to the pilots and expense to the State for them to come up to receive it, and they demand more for their Journey. [1 page^

June ? 68. Petition of Capt. Rich. Hodges of the Baaing to the Ad-

miralty Committee. Last September I was ordered by Vice-Ad- miral Lawson to convoy the Bordeaux fleet there and back, and had 4 months' provisions, but we were detained 28 days by wind before we could sail, and were detained there 2 months by winds and hard frosts, so that I had to borrow money of English merchants there to victual 110 men for 49 days, which is not yet repaid, to their great prejudice arid my damage, as my accounts are ready. I beg a warrant to the victualling Commissioners for the money. [I page:\

June ? 69. Petition of Roger Carlisle, gunmaker, to the Admiral Com-

mittee, for a warrant for payment of 742i. 19s. for service and 46i. 128. expenses due^for two years, for fetching old arms from divers places and repairing them, and delivering them to the Tower stores. Had several warrants from the late Council of State there- for. [4- page:\

June ? 70. 'Like petition to Col. Kelsey, Admiralty Commissioner. De-

livered in 2,400 repaired muskets from several garrisons, and has never been paid. [^ page^

June ? 71. Like petition to Col. Clarke, Admiralty Commissioner.

June ? 72. Like petition to the Admiralty Committee, for an order for

examination of witnesses on a debate before them between him and John Silke. [1 pctge."]

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June? 73. John Silke to the Navy Commissioners. In 1649 we were

summoned to the Ordnance Committee to make good a charge against Roger Carlisle and Wm. Gardner ; the case was referred to the Ordnance officers in the Tower ; there were many hearings, and they have presented divers papers to you. If you wiU grant us & warrant, we will bring further evidence to make plain their deceits. With addresses of 5 witnesses. [| page.]

June ? 74. Answer by Roger Carlisle to an information against him by

John SUke (missing).

1. Did deliver old amis finished as good as new, to complete a contract in time, but afterwards supplied new instead,

2. Intended to do it, but was prevented.

3. Did not receive in 1650 from a garrison in Essex 135 muskets. There were but 132, of which he h^ half and Wm. Gardner half, and none were fixed.

4. Did not deliver old muskets for new to the stores at Botolph'a Wharf on his own account, but lent John Silke 20, which he passed for new, and some to Hen. Harris and Thos. Middleton, which were not passed, but the Ordnance officers on notice sent for them.

5. Has never cut off the breech ends of any but unserviceable muskets.

6. Has not bought old barrels for them, but has bought 2,000 new barrels in 4 years. [1|- pages."]

June ? 75. Note of new guns bought of 5 persons named by Carlisle and

Gardner. [1 page.]

June ? 76. Note of 5 persons from whom Carlisle has bought new guns

within the last 4 or 5 years. [1 page,]

June ? 77. Note , of defective arms received by Gardner at Edinburgh

and Leith . [^ pag^-]

June ? 78. Account by Carlisle of arms received by him from sundry garrisons, and of his expenses in fetching them ; 93 days, at 58. a

day, 231. 5s. [24j>p.]

June ? 79. Account by Carlisle and Gardner of old arms received by

them, by warrants from the Council of State, and from the Pro- tector. [IJ pp.]

[June.] 80. Note of a bill in the Common Pleas, 26 May 1654, of John

Fisher against Rich, Deacon, clothworker of London, for a debt of 100?,, borrowed by him on 10 April 1651 from Mary Row, of Cheap parish, to be paid to Fisher when required, but which, though often required, he refuses to pay, to the damage of 40Z. The debt being allowed by Deacon, he is ordered to pay it, with 30s. damages. En- dorsed, with notes of fees, &e. [5 sheets.]

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Account by John Lisle, one of the Commissioners of the Great Seal, of the proceedings in the High Court of Jiistitje, of which he was chosen president, at the trial of John Gerard, or Garrett, Peter Vowell, and Somerset Fox.

A messenger brought me the Ordinance constituting the said

Court, dated 13 June 1654, to Chelsea, and the first meeting of the

Commissioners appointed was that day, at the Middle Temple. Those

present were " myself Judge Atkins, Judge Aske, Judge Nicolas, Mr.

" Serjeant Steele, Recorder of London, and about 10 more, about 16

" of us that day. There was also Sir Thos. "Witherington there

" present, who was impowered, being one of the Commissioners

" of the Great Seal by the ordinance, to give an oath to each Com-

" missioner nominated by virtue of the ordinance. Sir Thos.

" Witherington caused the ordinance to be read, and speaking first

" to Judge Atkins, asked whether he were ready to take the oath

" which he said he was ready to give to those who were ready to

" take it. Judge Atkins said it was a matter of great weight and

" concernment, that the ordinance came but very lately to hia

" knowledge, aLud desired time to consider of it before he took the

" oath. Judge Aske and Judge Nicolas said that indeed it was a

" matter of great concernment, and if others desired time they

" should desire time likewise. Recorder Steele said that which was

" moved was reasonable. Thereupon, seeing we were likely to

" depart all of us at present, and do nothing, I said, viz., ' That

' which we were empowered to put in execution, by virtue of the

' ordinance of the 13 of June 1654, was the ordinance dedaring

' what offences shall he adjudged high treason, which ordinance

" passed in January last, so that ordinance is no new thing to us,

and my lords the judges, especially, are no strangers to it. The

last ordinance doth chiefly empower us to put that ordinance in

execution, and we are to take an oath well and truly to do it,

according to the best of our skill ; so that unless any scruple

the ordinance declaring what offences shall he high treason, and

the manner of putting it in execution, I do not see any scruple

in it ; and therefore having considered of the first ordinance,

which passed in June last, and having had the last ordinance by

me and considered of it above 2 days, I am ready to take it.'

Thereupon I took the oath, and after me. Judge Aske and

Judge Nicolas and Serj. Steele, Recorder of London, with

about 8 more ; hut Mr. Justice Atkins went away, after he had

spoken as aforesaid, before anyone took his oath ; but we that

were then sworn, not being full 13, which was the quorum, by

the ordinance, could not this day choose our President, or any

of the ofEcers for the High Court of Justice." [Pages 1-3.]

At the next meeting, 2 days later, " Mr. Justice Atkins he did

appear again the said day, and gave for his reason to the Lord

Commissioner Witherington and myself why he could not take

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June. " this oath, viz., that he had abeady taken several oaths as a serjeant " and as a judge to do nothing contrary to the laws of England ; " ' the oath that we are to take by the ordinance seems to be con- " ' trary to the other oaths I have taken ; by the law, no man indicted " ' for treason but ought to be tried by a jury ; by this ordinance it . " ' is otherwise ; and therefore this oath seeming contrary to the " ' other oaths I have taken, I desire they may be given in as my " ' reason why I desire to be excused.' " [Page 4.]

Sir Thos. Witherington, as Commissioner of the Great Seal, gave the oaths to those who had not taken them before, and we pro- ceeded to the choice of our officers and servants, and their salaries. I was chosen president, though I remonstrated, as not having had experience in such trials.

The Attorney-General not being ready, we adjourned 4 days more, and then met first in the Painted Chamber, Westminster, and then in Westminster Hall (Justice Aske being prevented attending by illness), and after several adjournments, the trial began.

" The hall was very full of people. After the Court was set, I " required the Lieutenant of the Tower to send for his prisoners. " After they were brought to the bar, I demanded of Mr. Attomey- " Gieneral what he had to say against those prisoners. He said he " had an impeachment of high treason against them, and desired it " may be read- Thereupon, by the direction of the Court, I required " the clerk to take it and to read it.

" Mr. VoweU, the prisoner, he began to speak. I said to him, he " should be heard in his time ; the impeachment must first be read. " After the impeachment was read, the clerk demanded first of " Somerset Fox what he said to the impeachment of high treason, " guilty, or not guilty ? He said he could not confess the indict- " ment, hut said his examination was taken, and what was in his " examination he would confess. I told him he ought to plead " positively to the indictment, and if he pleaded to the matter of " fact, must plead guilty or not guilty.

" Aiter Somerset Fox, John Garrett was arraigned, and the " clerk demanded of him what he said to his indictment of high " treason ; guilty, or not guilty ? He said, not guilty.

" Then Mr. VoweU was arraigned, and demanded in like manner " by the clerk, guilty or not guilty ? He urged several things to " the Court, viz. (1.), that .he had not sufficient notice of the time " for his trial, could not speak with any, nor have use of pen " or paper. I said that the Lieutenant of the Tower had 3 days' " notice of it from the Court, and was required to give them notice of " it, at which the Lieutenant of the Tower said he gave them present " notice of it. (2.) He desired counsel to plead. I said that he " could not have counsel unless he offered some particular matter " pleadable by counsel, as yet he offered none. Then (3), ,he " desired to be tried by a jury. I said his judges were almost the " number of 2 juries, and we were all his peers ; that by the " ordinance upon which he was to be tried, a jury was not requisite, " If he demanded anything of the Court which they could allow " him in justice, they would allow it him.

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June. " Then (4.) he said that the offences we had in the impeachment

" were only offences made so by a new law just published, that it " is treason to compass death to &e Protector. " Mr. Serjeant Glynn " answered that to kill the supreme magistrate was treason to the " common law of England.

(5.) " He did object that the Protector in his Government had " taken an oath to observe the laws of England, and by the laws " of England by Magna Carta, he ought to be tried by a jury. " Solr. ' The Protector swears to the Government, and in all other " ' things to obsei-ve the laws of England. Now by the Government, " 'the Protector and the Council hath a power to make a law which " ' shall he binding until order to be taken in Parliament, touching " ' the welfare of the nation, and this highly concemeth the peace of " ' the nation.'

" Then (6.) he did object that the power the Protector and the " Council had by the Government was but a temporary power to " make laws until Parliament took further 'order, and by such a " temporary law, he ought not to be questioned for his Hfe, for if " he should die by [this law, how' could his life be restored if " Parliament should reverse their ordinance t

" To that the Solicitor-General answered, viz., that the same " objection is to be made against any law, for no law is in force " but till Parliament take further order, for any Act of Parliament " may be repealed by Parliament.

" Then I urged him to plead, and told him the penalty of the , " law in case he refused to plead ; that by the law, in cases of high '* treason, he that refuses to plead doth confess the guilt, in the " judgment of the law, and therefore it would be as penal to him " as if he confessed it or were found not guUty. Then he pleaded not guilty.

"After he had pleaded also not guilty, the Attorney General " began to open and state the evidence against them, and was very " .long in it ; the sum of the evidence you will have in that speech " I made to them before judgment was read and pronounced against " them." [Pages 9-12.]

After examination of the witnesses, the prisoners were dismissed. The Court adjourned into the Painted Chamber, where they chose a Committee to prepare the form of a judgment, and to advise with the State's counsel about it, and directed Mx. Phelps, who had taken in shorthand aU the evidence, to write it out that the Court might hear all read over to them before they delivered their opinion, and adjourned theCourt for 3 days. They ordered the lieutenant of the Tower to admit the prisoners to have pen, ink, and paper, and to see their friends in his presence.

When the Court met again, the, clerk read over the notes he had taken of the examinations.

" Then I began, and opened the proofs, first in relation to John " Gerard, and delared my opinion that he was guilty of endeavour- " ing to raise forces against the Protector, and the present govern- " ment, and for compassing of the death of the Protector.

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June. " As soon as I had ended. Judge Nicolas and Serjeant Steele

" declared their opinions'to the same effect, ,and,after that, these 2 " questions were put upon John Gerard, viz. : (1.) Whether John " Gerard be guilty of plotting, contriving, and endeavouring to stir " up and raise forces against the Lord Protector and the present " government, and for the euhversion and alteration of the same, and " hath declared his endeavour by open deed. (2.) Whether John " Gerard be guilty of the treason within the charge for compassing " and imagining the death of the Lord Protector by practising and " endeavouring to kill and destroy him since the 19th of January " 1653-4, and before the charge exhibited. The question passed in the affirmative.

" Both the questions were put also as to Somerset Fox, and both " passed in the affirmative.

" The first of the questions only were put upon Peter Vowell, and " it passed in the affirmative,

" Kesolved that Somerset Fox, John Gerard, and Peter Vowell " have judgment of death by hanging only." [Pages 14-16.]

The Attorney General and the rest of the State's counsel were requested to draw up the judgment and sentence, and the Lieutenant of the Tower to have the prisoners at Westminster to attend the Court the 2nd day from this day, to which day the Court adjourned.

They then met in the Painted Chamber, read over the judgment, passed it, and adjourned into Westminster Hall,

" As soon as the Court was sat, I said, ' Mr. Gerard, jVfr. Fox, " ' Mr. Somerset, you have been indicted for high treason. To this " ' indictment you have severally pleaded not guilty. The Court, " ' upon clear and manifest proofs, have found you severally guilty " ' of high treason. Mr. Vowell, you offered then some objections to " ' the Court, but the Court hath overruled them, and I am com- " ' raanded to ask you what you can say further for yourselves, why " ' judgment should not be given against you.'

" Then I directed the clerk to demand it of them severally, and " after the clerk had demanded it of Mr. Gerard, he said he had " nothing to say, but desired he may die the death of a soldier, and " denied that he was guilty.

" Mr. Fox he offered a petition for the Commissioners to intercede " for his pardon. Yowell he repeated over what he had said before, " and spoke something to the people to raise them to sedition. To " that I said, ' It is well discerned vrhat your end is by this seditious " ' discourse of yours, but (although I am very unwilling to inter- " ' rupt yo\i in anything, because you speak for your life), I must anc " * am commanded by the Court to interrupt you if you hav* " ' nothing else to say, for you add sedition to your treason.'

" Before that the judgments were severally read and pro " nounced against them by the clerk, I spoke to the prisoners a " the bar to this effect, via. : ' Before judgment be pronounced agains " ' you, I shall, as well as tears will give me leave, speak a fei " ' words to you. And I hope when you see others with bowels ( " ' compassion so sensible of the greatness and horror of your guil " ' this wiU make your hearts to bleed likewise, and I pray Gc

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Vol. LXXIIa. your grief may be a summons to repentance. After a long war, so lately ended, the Lord waa pleased to give this nation a happy and blessed peace, and not only peace at home and among ourselves, but peace with our neighbour nations likewise, with the Low Countries, Denmark, Swedeland, with almost all the considerable Protestant interests in Christendom, Our happiness is not only in peace at home, and in this league and union with the Pro- testant interest abroad, but a Parliament is likewise summoned, now near approaching, for improving all this, and for settling whatever may be thought fit for the further good and happiness of the 3 nations. The treasons that you are guilty of (if God had not prevented you) would have proved a most bloody assassination to all these.

' The Lord knows I do not delight to insult over your miseries, but hold it my duty to lay before you the blackness o£ your guilt, as it is clearly proved, that you may lay yourselves before God in sorrow and repentance, that the Lord may be merciful to your souls.

' ' That there was a design to cutofi", assassinate, and murder the Lord Protector with some of his Council, to seize upon the guards, and in this confusion, to proclaim Charles Stuart to be King, ia proved by all the witiiesses.

' ' The beginning of this horrid and wicked design, the progress of it, and all the circumstances with relation to the manner of putting it in execution, this is likewise clearly proved before us, which shows the extraordinary providence that did attend it, and the great vigilaney of those that that were God's instruments in the discovery.

' ' This design waa a hatching the beginning of Lent last, for Major Henshaw then told his brother Wiseman there was a design, but he should hear more of it after his return from France- Major Henshaw ihen goeth over into France, then communicates it to Charles Stuart and Prince Rupert, and Prince Rupert, he aaid. encouraged him in it. ' ' Then Major Henshaw speeds into England, and not long after, Mr. John Garrett (who had met together in France (sic)) comes out of France into England. Upon the return of Mr. John Garrett out of France, Major Henshaw comes to his lodgings. ' ' Your several meetings afterwards, tlie names, places, and persons you met with, to consider how this should be put in execution, this is proved at large in the depositions. At length it is resolved to put it in execution in this manner, viz.. Major Henshaw saith that he had listed 7 or 800 men, and had engaged 2 or 3,000 of the city. That Col. Deane had listed 200, and Billingaley had listed 300 men. The Protector he is to be cut oif and assassinated, as he was to go to Hampton Court, and Mr. John Garrett was to do this work with 30 horse. Col. Deane he was to command one part of the listed men, and with them he was to seiae the guards at St. James's. Col. Finch and Major Henshaw, they were to command 2 other pauts of them. Mr, John Garrett he with another party was to seize on

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June. " ' Whitehall and the Council, and in the midst of this confusion, " ' Col. Finch with bis party was to seize on the Lord Mayor of " 'London, and to enforce him to proclaim Charles Stuart to be " ' King.

" ' I do more particularly open and observe this part of the " 'evidence that we may all behold in what an extraordinary " ' manner the providence of God did attend this work of darkness " ' for the manifestation of it.

" ' Mr. Fox, you have confessed your guilt, and your remorse and " ' ingenuity therein doth difference you from your accomplices. It " ' is true upon your arraignment you pleaded not guilty, but in " ' your examination taken before you came to the Court, you con- " ' fessed your guilt, and your examination being read in Court to " 'you, you confessed all contained in your examination to be true. " ' You have confessed your compi^sing the death of the Lord Pro- " ' tector, and what you did for the subversion of the present govem- " ' meixt,and for bringing in Charles Stuart to be king. And besides *' ' it is proved by 2 witnesses against you, viz., Charles Gerard and " ' Will. Dodd, that the design was communicated to you at Black- " ' friars, and that you did then endeavour to engage some in it,

" ' I shall not put you in hopes of life, because you ought to " ' prepare for death, for your offence is of the highest nature, and " 'judgment will be given against you; only this I may say to you, " ' and I hope you will find comfort in it, either in life or death, '■ ' He that confesseth his offences and forsakes them will be siu:e " ' to find mercy,'

" ' Mr. Gerard, is it not clearly proved against you that you are " ' guilty of compassing the death of the Lord Protector, and also of " ' endeavouring to raise forces against the Protector and the present " ' govermnent ? Mr. Wiseman proves it against you that you " ' undertook to cut off the Protector as he went to Hampton Court " ' with 30 horse ; that you undertook to persuade 25 of them for " ' this purpose, and Major Henshaw the rest, and that you said you " ' would dispatch him with your own pistol, which would discharge " ' 3 times, one after another. Was it not proved against you, by " ' your own brother, that you encoiaraged Major Henshaw to go on " ' with the design, assuring him that it would be very acceptable to " ' Charles Stuart ? This your own brother proves. Was it not " 'also proved that a party of the listed men were assigned for you " ' to seize on Whitehall and the Council, and did not you say that " ' your party should take an oath of secresy ?

" ' And what did you say to this proof against you ? It is true " 'you stiU denied it, and said it was fiilse what they testified " ' against you. Did not your own brother testify it against you 1 " 'Were there not 3 witnesses that clearly proved it, and could " ' you except to any one of them ? It is true you did except to " * Mr. Wiseman, because you said he was party to the guilt ; did " ' not your exception make his testimony the stronger against you, " ' for how could he clearly discover you, unless he had been a party * ' with you ?

" ' Tou eksked where was the money to do all this ? If you and

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June. " ' your accomplices could have made coiLfuBion in the nation, by your " ' murders and assassinations, — for the Protector was to have been " ' murdered and assassinated, Major-Gen. Lambert, and some others " 'of the Council were to have been murdered, — if Charles Stuart " ' could have been proclaimed King in the midst of this confusion, " 'would you not have thought that the moneys and the treasures " ' of the nation should have carried on this your wicked and " ' bloody design ?

" ' If God hath discovered you, and the matter of the past be so " ' clearly proved against you, if He hath brought you unto judg- " ' ment, and the hour of your death be near approaching, what if " ' you are so desperate that you care not for your body, yet add not " ' sin to your rebellion by denying and persisting in it, l^t you " ' murder your own souL ' " ' And Mr. Vowell, there were 3 witnesses that fully proved this

" ' treason against you. And what did you say to this proof against " 'you ? You said little or nothing to the proof, but I wiU truly " ' repeat wliat you said 1", You said that there were treasons only " ' made so by a new law never proclaimed, and you ought not to be " 'indicted for such offences. It was proved against you that you " ' endeavoured to compass the death of the Lord Protector, the " ' supreme magistrate of this nation. To compass the death of the " 'supreme magistrate of this nation, whether called by the name of " ' King, Queen, or what name soever, is treason by the common law " ' of England, and not only declared so by a late law, but by the " ' statute of 25 Edw. III., and by several laws made since.

" ' You furtlier said for yoursell that the Lord Protector had taken " ' an oath to observe all the laws of the land, and this trial was not " ' according to Magna Carta, or the laws of the land. Solr. The " 'words of the Lord Protector's oath are, viz., that he will not " ' in&inge the matters or things contained in the government, and " ' in all other things, govern these nations according to the laws, " ' statutes, and customs. By the SOth article of the Government, " ' it is expressly provided that the Lord Protector, with the consent " ' of his Council, until the meeting of the next Parliament, may " ' make laws and ordinances for the peace and welfare of this " 'nation. And doth not the punishing of such offences highly eon- " ' cem the welfare and peace of this nation ?

" ' And you did further object, viz., that your life ought not to be " ' taken away by any law made by virtue of the SOth article in the " ' Govermnent, for the laws made by virtue thereof were but tem- " ' porary laws, and only to be binding and in force until order shall " ' be taken in Parliament concerning the same. The same objection " 'may be made against all the laws of England, for in that sense, " 'they are all but temporary laws, and are to continue no longer *' * but until they are repealed by Parliament, and until order shall " ' be taken in Parliament concerning them.

" 'And as for the objection you made against our authority, it " 'was not an objection as if the indictment was not pursuant to " 'our authority or commission, but it was an objection against the " 'authority of the nation, and that is not to be disputed.

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June. '■ ' And now let me speak to you all, and I hope God will speak

" ' to your hearts likewise, that even you, as well as the nation, may " ' sec the providence of His mercy in this discovery ; that He-hath " ' restrained the violence of your hands, and not suffered you to " ' be bloody executioners of this horrible wickedness.whieh your " ' hearts intended.

" ' The peace which England enjoys, by God's blessing, after so " ' long a war, instead of this happy peace, nothing but war and " ' confusion, nothing but blood and desolation, if God had not " ' restrained the execution of your treasoiL The league and union " ' which this nation hath with the Protestant interest abroad, would " ' not that have been stabbed to the heart likewise ?

" ' The Parliament was near approaching, and never the like Par- " ' lianient heard of for the interest of England, a Parliament for " ' England, Scotland, and Ireland, fine (?) Parliament, and in this " ' our hopes of ever having the like Parliament, had not this been ■ " ' destroyed likewise, if God had not prevented you ?

" ■ And his Highness the Lord Protector, who dweUeth in the secret '-' ' place of the Most High, and abideth under the shadow of the " ' Almighty^ whose life God hath protected both in peace and war, " ' from the terror of the night, and from the arrow that flieth by " ' day, for the honour, greatness, and happiness of these nations, his " ' life and the nation's you would have taken away together, if God, " ' in great mercy, had not prevented the execution of your most " 'wicked and bloody design.

" ' I beseech God that all others may take example by your " 'punishments, for wBich end let the judgment of the Court be " 'read-'

" As soon as this was said, the several judgments were read by " the clerk, and then \ bid the Lieutenant [of the] Tower take care " of his prisoners. The Court adjourned into the Painted Chamber, " -where we all signed the warrant for their execution. [Paj;es 17-28.]

" IStnall 12'mo. bottnd volv/me, of 27 holograph written a/tid " numerous blank pages.] "

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July 3. CouNCil. Day's Proceedings.

1 . John Manley, master of the Post Office, to pay G. Frost for Council's contingencies the rent due to the State from him for 1 quarter.

2. The order of the late Council of State of July 15, 1655, for freeing the paper to be used in printing the Bible in learned languages from payment of all customs, confirmed ; and Dr. Brune Ryves allowed to import free as much as, with what is already imported, makes up 7,000 reams. This to be a sufficient warrant to the Customs' Commissioners.

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3, 4. Order on Lambert's report from the Committee on the petition of John Ireton and John Humphreys, — that an Ordinance should be passed to the contractors for sale of Dean and Chapter's lands, to allow the petitioners S7Ql. hy way of reprize on the purchase men- tioned, and that on payment of llie rest of the purchase money, the trustees should perfect the assurance, — that an Ordinance be advised accordingly.

5. To bring in an Ordinance to prohibit horse racing for 6 months.

6. The Commissioners of the Great Seal to issue a new writ for elections to the constable of Dover and the warden of the Cinquo Ports, or his lieutenant, including JBye in the writ.

7. 1, Order on several reports from the Admiralty Commissioners, that they he authorised to direct the building of 4 second-rate ships at such places as they think best.

8. The following 6 ships to he authorised to go as a guard for the present Newfoundland fishery : —

The Essex	- John Bourne
Nightingale	- Capt. Wm. Kendall.
Paul -	- Capt Anth. Spackhurst.
Reserve -	- Capt. Rob. Plumbey.
Gift -	- Capt. Dickenson.
Midlehurg	- Capt. Wm. Godfrey.

9. The daily pay of the flag officers of the fleet to be as follows : —

Capt. Rich. Badiley, rear-admiral of the fleet which s. is to go to Gen. Blake's squadron - - 30

Capt. Joseph Jordan, rear-admiral - - - 20

Capt. Wm. Goodson, vice-admiral to Gen. Penn's ■ squadron - - - - - 30

Capt. Geo. Deakins, rear-admiral - - - 20

Capt. John Bourne, commander of the Newfoundland squadron - - - - - - 20

A chief derk attending each squadron of the generals, who is also to be deputy treasurer, to have, for himself and clerks (no fees to be taken), 200^. a year.

10. List of 25 ships, with their numbers of men and guns, and the names of their captains, approved for this summer's expedition.

11. Like list of 36 ships approved to be set to sea for the voyage designed them. [J. 75, pp. 410-413.]

July 3. 2. Warrant by the Commissioners for inspecting the treasuries to

the Treasurers-at-war, to pay 14,597^. 4s. 4-d. to Rich. Hutchinson, to be issued on warrants of the Admiralty Commissioners. Keceipted 14 July. [1 page, torn.]

^"ly -A- 3. J. Webster to his kinsman. Hen. Webster, at Edw. Webster's,

Amatecdam. Yarmouth. I am troubled to hear of your rebelHon against his

Majesty in raising a troop of horse and serving Parliament. I hear

also you have been very officious in assisting Ab. Johnson, who has

endeavoured to hinder other merchants, and to undo me. I also

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hear you have been promoting against me and other merchants here, if these things are not true, I will prosecute my intentions towards you, and the goods are more than you know of ; but if they are true, you have lost your friend. [Certified copy, 1 .paffe.]

July 4. 4. PetitionoftheinhabitantsofSt.Mary Magdalen's,Bermondsey,

Surrey, to the Protector. By order of the Lords in Parliament Thos. Paske, D.D., their parson, was sequestered, and Jer, Whittaker, a learned and orthodox divine, was appointed, and acted faithfully and honestly, but has lately died. Petitioners have met and unani- mously elected his sou Wm. Whittaker, whom they know to be pious, and fit for so great a congregation, and beg that he may be settled in his father's place. 78 signatures. [Copy, 1 sheet.} Awnexvtig, 4. I. Order of the Lords in ParUament for the sequestration of Paske, and appointment of Whittaker. 16 May 164S. [1 page.]

July 4. Order in Council granting the request during the sequestration of

the parsonage, and the profits to be paid to "Whittaker's use. [I. 75, p. 414.]

July 4. 5. Petition of Isaac Desborow, John Pooton, John Offley, and

Kob. Ingram, late sequestrators of co. Hants, to the Protector and Council, for satisfaction for their pains in the service, and discharge of their accounts. In the times of greatest danger, hazarded their lives in the service when others refused it, for 4 years from 1642; gave in their accounts to the Sub-Committee for accounts in Oct. 1646, and to the Guildhall treasurers in Oct. 1649, but obtained no reward for their trouble and charges. [1 page.]

July 4. 6. Reference thereon to Sir Chas. Wolsley, Mr. Strickland, Sir

Gilb. Pickering, Col. Sydenham, ^d Gen. Desborow, to report. Ei p(tg^- -^Iso I. 75, p. 415.]

July 4, 7. Petition of John Digby to the Protector and Council. Being in restraint by your order, I cannot go down to treat with some people about the sale of land to pay my grandmother's debts, nor can I prepare for answering a suit at Aylesbury shortly, to which I am bound in 1,000^. I beg that the hearing at Aylesbury may be deferred, or I dismissed, on security for appearance when summoned, [1 page.]

July 4. Order for his dismissal from custody of the serjeant-at-arms to

attend the trial at Ayleabury, on security. [I. 75, p. 415.]

July 4, Council. Day's Proceedings,

2. Rous and Mackworth to consider the disposal of impropriations which, on composition of delinquents, were reserved for the State, or for which they have aUowanee in their compositions. They are to send to the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall for an account thereof, and to report.

3. The Ordinance prohibiting horse races passed, and to be printed and published. [/. 75, p. 414,]

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July 4. Prea. I^awrence to the chief officers of ports. For security of the

. WhitehaU. public peace, hia Highness and Council wish very great care and exactness to be used in searching all vessels coming in or going out, for discovery of suspicious persons ; also a more than ordinary vigilance to be used aa to all creeks and small outlets, where dangerous per- Bons would probably apply. Tou are to use your uttermost diligence therein, and to apprehend and keep in safe custody till further order all against whom you have any ground of suspicion. With list of 34- ports to which the letter was sent. {L 75, pp. 415-417,]

[July 6.] 8. Petition of Mary Leslie, wife to Lord Montgomery, to the Pro- tector, for an allowance for herself and 7 small children out of her husband's estate, as granted to others of like quality, whose estates have been forfeited by the Act of grace for Scotland. With reference thereon to Council, 24 June 1654. [1 page.]

July 6. Reference thereon by Council to the Committee for Scotland, who

are to propose some way of providing for her as for others in like case. [/. 75, p. 418.]

July 6. 9. Petition of John Embree, surveyor, to Council, for 1,200J. on

account, being much indebted for materials and wa^es towards repair of Whitehall and Hampton Court, and his accounts not yet audited,

[1 page.']

July 6. Reference thereon to the Treasury Commissioners, to report how

it can be charged so as to be forthwith paid. [J. 175, p. 419.]

[July 6,] 10. Report on the case of Jane Lady Gorges by a Committee of Council Isee 15 March 1 654]. On 20 April 1630, the King granted the 6(Z, writs for 41 years from 1647-8 to.SirJaa.Levingston, groom of the bed chamber. He assigned the grant to trustees for Lady Levingston, now Lady Gorges, on payment of 2,500L It came by assignment to Lord Newburgh, and on his sequestration in 1650, on account of an intercepted letter, the profits were received for the State by the Clerk of the Hanaper. Lady Gorges claims under Lord Newburgh, but only produces a draft of the indenture, [2f pages.'] Annexing,

10. I. Certificate of Lord BroghUl, at request of Lady Gorges. In 1647-8 her son. Sir Jas. Levingston, asked ute to heone of the trustees to whom, the Qd. writs were assigned, to make certain provisions for the family ; he and I having married 2 sisters, I assented, amd the deeds were perfected. The other trustees were Hen. Howard, Lord Suffolk's brother. Dr. Ed/w. Rainbow, and Mr. Ooodrick. 6 July 1654. [1 pa^e^

U. Notes on the case by Sir Gilb. Pickering.

[July 6.]

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12, 13. Order on the said report, presented by Pickering, that it be referred to the same Committee to consult with Serjeant Steel, Mr. Sadler, and Mr. Long, and report their opinions in point of law or equity. [| page, 2 copies ; also I. 75, p. 420.] Annexing,

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13. I. Note from, Wm. Jessop, clerk of the Council, to the said gentlemen, transmitting them, the papers on the case. 31Julyl854!. [^ page.]

July 6. 14. Petition of Walter Wood, late commander of the Centurion,

to the Protector. Has served 5 years, but was discharged last September ^vithout reason assigoed, though he lost his right hand in the service. Begs to know his accusers and to vindicate him- self, or to be restored to his command. With reference thereon, 3 February 1653-4, to the Admiralty Committee. [I sheet]

July 6. 15. Copy of the said petition, [l^a^e.] Annexing,

15. I- Certificate hy John Stoakes that Wood -was shot in the hand by the Irish, in May 1650, in the bay of Galloway. 7 Jan. 1653-4. lipage.}

15. II. Certificate by Vice-Admiral Penn that he lost the use of his ha/addhereby, Swiftsure, near Portsmouth, 11 March lG53--4!.§[i page.]

15. III. Peport by the Admiralty Committee, that in respect of the

said maim, he should be allowed 100 marks out of prise goods' -money. 24 May 1624. [^ page.]

July 6. Order in Council for payment of the 100 marks accordingly.

[J. 75, p. 420.]

July 6. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to issue writs for proclaiming an Ordinance against duels and challenges, and all provocation thereto, and an Ordinance prohibiting horse races for 6 months.

3. Order that Capt. Charles Howard be empowered to raise 40 dragoon horses, and mount them with foot soldiers out of the gar- risons of Carlisle or Berwick, and to employ them with the other forces under him as he iinds best ; and that 250/. be allowed him for the said dragoons, to be repaid out of Council's contingencies, on a bill of exchange to be drawn on Frost,

4. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the War Treasurers to increase the pay of the 40 foot which Capt. Howard is to mount as dragoons, as long as they remain in that capacity.

7. 16. Order on report from the Commissioners on the petition of John Tombes and others, concerning Katherine's Hospital, Ledbury, CO. Hereford, that 2 several lists of fit persons for govemiog it be exhibited to Council, one by Mr. Tombes and one by the inhabitants of Ledbury, that Council may be able to select from the two ; after return of the lists, the same Committee is to consider the best way to order the hospital, and prepare an Ordinance with the names inserted. Annexing,

16. I., II. Peport alluded to, embodying tlie substance of the

report, &c. calendared 12 May 1654, With shorthand notes thereon. [2 papers, 5 pages.]

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16. III. Note of the ol^ections of the trustees againd Tomhes for abuses in the management of the hospitcd. [1 po^e.]

16. IV. List of 8 persons, justices of the peace, and others, pro- posed by Tomhes as governors of the hospital. [1 page.]

16. V, Idst by the inhabitants of Ledbury of i ^

nors, viz.. Hen. Page, their minister ; Fras. Hall, Esq. ; Rich. Coxe, clothier, and Chas. Hoshyns, Gent. 9 signa- tures. 14 July 1654. [1 page.]

8, 9. Order on the petition to the Protector, referred by him to Council, of the President and Governors of the Corporation of the Poor in London, that 3 dogger boats lying at Scarborough and one at Hull be given to the said corporation, for fisheries for the use of the poor. The Prize Goods' Commissioners, or whoever have the boats, to order them to be delivered up, and see that they are used for no private purposes. The other matter in the petition, and the draft of an Ordinance annexed, referred to Skippon, Rous, and Major, to report.

10. Skippon, Rous, and Major to peruse all petitions depending before Council, and not formally referred, and report, that those fit may be proceeded upon, and the rest iiud aside. Mondays in every week appointed to receive their reports.

12. Order oa a letter from Col. Fenwick of June 30, 1654, con- cerning frequent meetings in the North, for a letter to Capt. Chas. Howard {see below), which was sent away by an express.

14. Mr. Abdy, lately committed to prison by the Court of Sessions for co. Bedford, to be delivered to a messenger to appear before Council. The justices of peace to transmit copies of his examination to Council.

17. The supernumeraries raising the regiments of his Highness, Cols. Ingoldsby and Gofie, and Maj.-Gen. Lambert, from 700 to 1,200 to be continued, and 4 serjeants, 1 corporal, 1 gunsmith, and 10 drummers, with a proportion of drums, to be added to 3 of them, as ordered 27 June last. The Army Commissioners to issue war- rants to the War Treasurers to pay up the arrears to Ihe super- numeraries from May 29, 1654, and continue payment in future.

18. 400 bandoleers to be inserted in the warrant bf 23 June for arms for Lord Lambert's regiment [J. 75,^,417-421.1

July 6.' Council to the Hon. Capt. Charles Howard. You wUl receive Whitehall, herewith a proclamation forbidding horse races and other lite meetings, which you are to make public at all convenient places in the North. The proclamation is occasioned by intelKgenee from Berwick, the bishopric, and other places, of the assembling of manypeople and horses, especially of the disaffected, who, notwith- standing the late discovery made of their plans by God's grace, are not yet discouraged from their plottings. You are therefore to diligently prevent all meetings of Papists or disafieeted, and are

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authorised to secvire any one you think necessary and to let us know. His Highness has ordered 1 or 2 troops of horse to march to assist you. You will abo receive an order to raise 40 dragoons, whereon you may mount soldiers. [J. 75^ y. 419*.]

July 6. 17. Report of the Admiralty Judges to the Protector and Council,

on a reference of 28 June 1654. We could not find the directions of the late Council of State, about June 1652, alluded to, so that we could not tell what Holland or Hamburg goods, alleged by the Portuguese ambassador to belong to Portuguese, are meant ; but from the ambassador's papers to Sec. Thurloe, we find it is the sugars in the White Unicorn. We find thereon that the sub-Commis- sioners of Prize Goods at Plymouth exhibited in the Admiralty Court a certificate of merchants and grocers that the sugars were perishable, and a like certificate from themselves, but not subscribed by those joined in the Commission of Inspection on behalf of the claimers. Therefore the Admiralty Court issued a commission for examination, by which it appears that the said certificate was untrue, and got up without knowledge of the claimers, and that on 31 March 1654, the sugars were in good condition. [1 page.]

July 7. Council, Day's Proceedings.

1 , Order that — as divers of the nobiHty and gentry of Scotland, on whom fines were imposed by the Act of Grace for Scotland, have petitions thereon depending — if they pay in ^ of their fines, the Judges and Commissioners of Sequestration in Scotland shall be authorised to hear what they have to plead for mitigation of the remainder, Mr. Scobel to prepare an Ordinance accordingly, and offer it to Councd.

3. The Council to meet to-morrow at 7 a.m., to consider the business of Ireland,

4. Order on report from Viscount Lisle, that he and Col. Fiennes consider and ofier to Council the form of a pass and declaration concerning contraband goods, pursuant to the 11th and 12th article of the Swedish treaty. Thurloe to be present.

5. The petition of Cornet Wentworth Day, concerning his sei-vice and loss in looking after the silver ships, referred to Sydenham, to speak with the Commissioners for Inspecting Treasuries, and report what may be done for his relief. [/. 75, p. 421.]

July 8. Pres. Lawrence to Sir Wm, Constable, high sheriS" of co, York,

Whitehall. Coimcil have thought it necessary that Col. Rob. Montgomery, now

as is supposed, in co. York, be secured in Hull, which you are to

see done, and give a very strict charge for his safe keeping. [7. 75,

p. 422.]

July 8. Pres. Lawrence to Dr. Seaman, Vice- Chancellor of Cambridge, Dr.

Whitehall. Arrowsmith, and Dr. Tuckney. Hia Highness and Council have

taken notice of some horrid blasphemous expressions charged on

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dishonour of God and Scripture, and have thought fit to refer it to your examination. You are to examine witnesses, collect proofs, and report. [J, 75, ^. 422.] July 10. 18. Order in the Admiralty Committee to set at liherty Rich. Thuraby, prisoner in the Gatehouse by their order, he having given bail for his appearance. [^ page.} Annexing,

18. I. Exa/minations of Roger Shipton cmd Thos. Howlett, manners of the Elizabeth, before Chris. Myngs and 3 others. On 31 May 1654, at Luckstadt, Bmmark, heard Rich. Thu/rsby say that 5,000 of the King of Scots' old soldiers had entered the army, and nea/rly as ma/ny more the navy, to mU the throats of those that stood for the Protector amd opposed thew,; that one named Willia/m Conmmgshy was now on board, and if they covM ha/ve a convenient opportv/nity, they wovZd see what they conld do, for one blast was enough foi- all on board. ZO June 1654. [1 page.] 18. II. Like exammation of Thos. Arnold and Wm. Bwanson, Heard Thu/rsby say that he and 500 raore had entered the State's ships on purpose to blow them v/p, or destroy them ; thai he hoped soon to see the Protector's throat cut, and 10,000 nwre of the grandees ; that he had 3 eoiisins on the ship, hut only Wm. GonnAngsby was now on board. 30 June 1654. [1 page.] July 11. 19. Petition of the baUiflfe of Scarborough to Council. Having disbursed moneys for the fleet, the late Council of State ordered a warrant to the Prize Goods' Commissioners to repay them, but Council was dissolved and it was delayed. ,It being a long way to come and chargeable to attend for the moneys, beg con- firmation of the order, that they may not be at further expense to obtain the 36Z. lis. [1 page.]

July 11, Order granting their request, the money to be paid forthwith. Approved 22 July. \1. 75, p. 423.]

July 11. 20. Petitions of the inhabitants of Topsham, co. Devon, to the Protector. Our town and parish of 1,000 souls is the poi-t of Exeter, and yet we have only 20 marks a year for the maintenance of a minister. This was assigned by the Dean and Chapter of Exeter to a reading priest, the canons sometimes preaching them- selves, and payable by Wm. Erewton, who has all the tithes, value 140Z, a year. The town has many poor, who live on a monthly rate, and has been much impoverished by the late wars, the mhabitants living by sea affairs, and too poor to raise a minister's livelihood.

As we have now chosen Thos. Ashford minister, wo beg a com- petency for him, either by continuance of former augmentations or otherwise, 46 signatures. [1 sheet] Annealing,

20. I, Certificate by John Forward, minister of Ottery, Thos, Spratt of Fvllerton, Pet. JBeavis, and Rob. Colline,

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that Ashford is pious and wdl gifted. 29 May 1654. [^page.]

July 11. Order thereon in Council, that aa the former minister had 501. from the sheaf of Ashburton, Colmstock, and Topaham, as well as SOI. for a lecture, tho 501. be granted to Ashford by the Trustees for Ministers. Approved 22 July. [/. 75, p. 423.]

July 11. 21. Petition" of the inhabitants of Long Oompton, co. Warwick, to the Protector, that Thos. Browne, of whose abilities and good- ness they have had experience and testimony, may be settled as their minister ; their vicarage, sequestered several years ago from Boger Jones, became void in April 1653, by removal of Wm. Bur- leigh, minister, to another place. 21 signatures, 2 being by mark. [1 page.] Anneaying,

21. I. Oertijwate by Mich. Langton, rector of Wkitchford, John,

Qoodivvn, rector of Rowhwright Magna, and Wm. Bur- leigh, rector of Ducklington, in favour of Thos. Brovme. CI yofffi-] i

July 11, Order in Council for his settlement, with arrears of the profits since he was called to dispense the word there. Approved 22 July. [I. 75, p. 424.]

July 11. 22. PetitionofthebailiiFs, burgesses, &c., of Bridport, CO. Dorset, to the Protector. The town has 2,000 houses, and the tithes are worth 40i. The Committee for Plundered Ministers added thereto those of Bradpole near, worth 80Z., sequestered from Maximilian Mohun, delinquent, but he having lately compounded, we are like to lose our minister for want of maintenance.

We are impoverished by the plunders and burdens of the late King's party, and for want of a free sea trade, on which our manufactures depend, and cannot afFord a fit livelihood to our minister, who has a wife and 7 children. We beg an augmentation of lOOi. a year, for which the tithes of Whitchurch, 4 miles distant, are let, and an order for'payment to John Eaton, our minister, " an able dispenser of the gospel, and very precious." 15 signatures. {Ipage^ Annexing,

22. I. Note relative to tlie disposal of the Whitchurch tithes.

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July 11. Order in Council that 80/. a year bo paid to Mr. Eaton out of the overplus of tho impropriate rectory of Whitchurch, co. Dorset (above the 60i. settled on the minister of Whitchurch) ; also of the rents and revenues not already disposed of which are issuing out of Whitchurch \5l., out of Yetminster 16^., and out of Preston and Sutton 01. are to be paid him. The Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers to settle and order payment of the same. Approved 22 Jan. [/. 74,y. 421]

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July 11. 23. Petition of the inhabitants of Boynton, in the Eaat Riding

of CO. York, to the Protector, for an addition of ZOl. from Burton Agnes rectory to their minister, their vicarage being only worth 30^. a year. [1 page.}

July 11. Order in Council thereon that so much of the revenue of the said rectory as is undisposed of be settled on the minister of Boynton. Approved 22 Jan. [/. 75, p. 424.]

July 11. 24. Petition of the inhabitants of Olasgow to the Protector. Major-Gen. Deane and others having seen their sad condition, by reason of their late fire, abated their assessment for maintenance of the army, but it is again imposed upon them, though they are quite destroyed in point of trade. Beg that it may be paid in to the Committee for distributing relief to the distressed' people of Glasgow who suffered by fire. With note of the order desii'ed. iipage.}

July 11, Order thereon that the assessment be collected, but instead of being paid in to the treasurers for the army in Scotland, it be paid to the Committee for distribution as desired. [I. 75. p. 425.]

July 11. CotfNClL. Day's Proceediitga.

I. Order on petition of the surveyors, clerks, and messengers under the Trustees for sale of delmquents' lands forfeited for treason, that according to his Highness' order of 19 May 1654, the Trustees issue warrants to their treasurers to pay in course, among the said surveyors &c,, proportionable to the arrears of their salaries, 16,472Z. 13s. and that the treasurers pay it accordingly, the late Ordi- nance for bringing the revenues into one treasury notwithstanding.

3. Order on Fienn^s' report from the Committee on Sir John Borlase's petition, that nOl. be paid him for the charge of his journey to Ireland ; the Irish Committee to report where it may be charged.

6. The examination and other papers concerning Mr. Abdy, who is brought up in custody, referred to Rous, Strickland, and Major, to report.

9. Order on Rous' report on Sam. Hartlib's petition, that those authorised to pay the augmentations to the University pay him 501. due in arrear for last ^ year, towards 100^ granted as an augmentation to Pembroke College, Oxford, and transferred to his use, and that the payment be continued in future as it falls due. Also that John Leech and Rich. Sherwin, treasurera at Goldsmiths' Hall, pay him at once the other 501. in arrear out of the under- valuation of delinquents' estates. Approved 22 Jan.

10. Rous, Major, and Strickland to confer with Mr. GiUaspyn and other ministers come from Scotland, receive their papers and proposals, and report.

II. Order on petition of the fined persons in Scotland, that the Scotch lords and othera now in London, fined by the Ordinance of pardon and grace for the people of Scotland, be heard iu Council to- morrow morning as to why their fines should not be paid.

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13. Order that the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall he required to pay John Bressey, treasurer for sick and maimed soldiers, the moneys assigned to he paid out of their treasuries for sick and wounded soldiers, seamen, their widows and orphans, in the way usual hefore the passing of the Ordinance to bring all revenues into one treasury, with all the arrears since June 24 1654.

14. The petition of Sir Sigismund Alexander, aKos Zinzan, read, and ordered not to he committed. [X 75, pp. 423-426.]

[July 12.] 25. Petition of the inhahitants of Mansfield to the Protector.

Our populous town has only 201. a year for a minister, and being in the donation of the Dean of Lincoln, has been 5 years without a minister, "and the common enemy of mankind, taking occasion " thereby, hath poisoned the spirits of very many with that eironeoua " spirit of quaking, whereby the interest of Satan hath increased " more and more in the said town," Now, not without some struggling on our part, providence has vouchsafed us John Firth, whose ministry has already done great good in the town. We beg that he may be settled as our minister. 21 signatures, copies. [1 sheet]

[July 12.] 26. Petition of the inhabitants of Mansfield, co. Notts, to the Protector. Ours is a populous market town, but the minister's living only 20i. the rectory being impropriate, and therefore it liaa been without a minister 5 years, to our great sadness, and we cannot procure a comfortable subsistence for John Firth, " a man of most " gracious qualifications and spiritual abilities," whom you have presented to the vicarage. We beg for him 24^. a year, the rent paid for the rectory, as ordered by the Committee for Plundered Ministers, 17 June 1646, and 50^. from Colston Bassett rectory, which was transferred out of the county to a minister in co. Leicester ; also 201. out of Ossington rectory. 21 signatures, copies, as in the preceding. With special reference to Council, as Firth has done singular service, and left a living of near 200^, a year from affection to the people, and the place allows him but 30i. 10 May 1654. [1 sAeei.] Anneaying. 26. I. Order of the Gom/mittee for Plundered Ministers alluded to, 17 June 1646, [^ page.]

[July 12.] 27. Copy of the above petition, and reference, without the signatures. [1^ pages.]

July 12. Order in Council allowing Firth the said 3 sums, amounting to 9il. a year ; the Trustees for maintenance of ministers to order payment. [J. 75,;p. 428.]

July 12. Council. Day's Proceedings,

3. CoL Wm. Boswell, and Ralph Hall to call before them several persons who have attacked the goods and threatened to arrest the followers of the Portuguese ambassador, for goods bought by him

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when in London, hear their claims, enquire into the debts due to the ambassador, and why they are unpaid, endeavour such a con- cluaion as that the ambassador may have no dishonour or breach of privilege, and that the creditors may not be prejudiced, and report.

4. Several papers delivered by some of the nobility of Scotland, on their being heard hy his Highness, referred to Lambert, Rous, Major, and Strickland, to offer what may be done touching those fined in Scotland.

8. The petition of the chiuxihwardens and inhabitants of Putney, parish, CO. Surrey for the poor, referred to Kous and Major, to con- sider how the money may be raised, and report. [I. 75, pp. 427, 428.]

July 12. 28. Capt. Fras. WiEoughby to Gen. Blake, WhitehalL Being so- Portamouth. Ucited by Mr. Waldo, chaplain of the Samson, for discharge, and he producing your warrant, I made enquiries respecting him ; he ia very erroneous in his doctrines, denies the Resurrection, is loose in his life and conversation, and gives ill examples by pIa3Tng at cards, &c ; he has gone to London for further preferment, hoping to deceive by a feigned certificate. [J page.]

July 12. 29. Capt. Sam. Cornelius to Gen. Blake, Whitehall. I have Hopewell, Wej- brought Capt. Norris and his family from Jersey, and am returning '"°'' ■ with Capt. Yearly, a commander there. I hear from merchants at St. Malo that the two pickeroons commanded by Chamberlen and Lawes were much damaged in the fight with me, and that the latter was sunk, having 10 men killed and many wounded. Those killed being found at low water near Lawes' frigate, he reported they were my men, and it was so printed in the French diumals, but I did not lose any or receive any wrong. Chamberlen since wrote Col. Haines at Jersey for leave to come in, but I hear that he has been taken to Dunkirk, and that those of Cherburg offered 2,000 livrea for his freedom. Since the destruction of these two rogues, those of St. Malo sent to Brest for two more ships to lie between Jersey and St. Malo ; they have arrived, but I hope shortly to give as good account of them. [1 page.]

July 1^. 80. Dutch ambassadors to the Generals and Commissioners of the Admiralty. We desire the discharge of Caspar Hendriexon, a trumpeter, taken prisoner in the last engagement, who has been serving 8 months in the Catharine under Capt. Wm. Hammon, and payment of his wages. [| page.]

July 13. 31. Petition of Capt. John Hunt, in Col. Rich. Ingoldsby's regiment, to the Protector. I served all the late wars, was plundered to the value of 9S0^. by the late King's party, and cannot have remedy, delinquents being freed on composition. I sent in two horses at a charge of 30^., and raised 30 horse at my own cost, contmcting debfe thereby, and have a wife and 7 children.

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My creditors begged leave to arrest me, but on a report of my case by Ck>l. Goffe, and Lieut. -Cols. Worsley and Mills, you refused it. Wm. Farr, a creditor, now sues the Court-martial for liberty to sue me. I cannot pay my debts till I have my public faith money, and some satisfaction for my losses. You were a means to the late Parliament for my relief, which was prevented by its dissolution, I therefore appeal to you that I may pay my debts, and live comfortably with my family in this time of peace, which I have helped to procure with hazard of life and loss of estate.

With reference thereon, signed, to Cols. Ingoldsby and Goffe, Lieut. Cols. Thos. Kelsey,, Worsley, and John Mills, and Majors Heynes and Allen, to consider some way for his relief, [1 ^a,ge^

July 13. CoTjNciL. Day's I

1. The Excise Commissioners to issue Eiuch moneys for the Navy as shall be charged by warrants from the Commissioners for In- specting Treasuries.

2. An Ordinance for better regulation of the High Court of Chancery read the 1st and 2nd time, and referred to Lambert, Des- borow, Strickland, Wolsley, Mackworth, and Fiennes, with power to examine fit pei'sons.

3. Col, Mackworth to consider " the business of a country register, looking forward, or so far backward to the last conveyance " ; also such particulars in the propositions of the regulators of the law as may be passed in a short time, and to offer such as he thinks fit speedily.

5. Commissioner Whitelock to attend Council to-morrow morn- ing to take his oath as a Commissioner of the Great Seal, and the rest of the Commissioners to attend with the Seal.

6, The Customs' Commissioners to pay Bulstrode Whitelock the arrears of his salary as a Commissioner for the Great Seal.

7- An Ordinance for clearing from incumbrances an estate settled on the wife and children of the late Gen. Deane read, and referred to Sydenham, Strickland, Wolsley, and Desborow,

8, 9. Four money warrants, 28 June to 3 July, and 3 passes 12 July signed.

in. The Army Committee to give their warrants to the War Treasurers to pay such sums as, with those already issued on warrants of the late Coimcil of State, amount to the sum remaining in the Treasury on July 28, 1653, of the 3,000?. paid by Sir John WoUaston and the rest of the former War Treasurers to Wm. Lemon and John Blackwell, for buying horses to recruit the troops in Ireland, and other services.

11. Major Belke and Capt. Osboi'ue, justices of peace, to examine an information containing contemptuous words spoken against Government by Nicholas Webb of Raynharo, co. Kent, call wit- nesses, and report.

12. Order on address of the officers of his Highness' foot regiment, that Capt. Stone, Receiver- General of the Assessments of London, satisfy the money charged therein for one month's pay of the regiment, by warrant from the Army Committee.

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July 13. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont.)

13. The Army Cominittee to issue warrants to the "War Treaaurera to pay the 3 companies of foot come from Guernsey and Jersey, under Major Wm. Harding and Capta. Rich, Channing and John Claxke, one month's pay for their present maintenance.

14, 15. John Simpson, committed to Windsor Castle, to l:>e liber- ated, and required not to preach within 5 miles of London till further order. [I. 75, pp. 428-430.]

July 13. 32. Warrant by the Commissioners for Inspecting the Treasuries to pay to Rich. Hutchinson 429?. ISs., to be issued on the Admiralty Commissioners' warrants. Receipted 14 July. [1^ pages.J

July 14. Note of a petition referred 28 June 1654, to the Committee for Petitions, of Col. Oliver Fitzwilliams, and Lady EHanor his wife, for an Ordinance to put them into possession of certain lands, and to give the Colonel the benefit of- articles and the Act of Oblivion. With order in Council that the draft of- an Ordinance thei-eon be referred back to the Committee for Petitions, to consult counsel-at-law, and report. [7. 92, No. 114 ; 7. 75, p. 431.]

July 14. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. The petition of Charlotte Countess of Derby, referred by the Protector to Council, referred to Lisle, Lambert, and Mackworth, to report.

3. An Ordinance touching the Minister at York and Peter's school there reported as approved by the Protector, and passed,

6, Skippon, Rous, and Major to consider which petitions depend- ing before Council should be despatched by Council, and to prepare them accordingly. Also what petitions should be laid aside, and to report.

7, Order on Strickland's report of Nich. Bond's account for the moneys received for the entertainment of the Dutch and French ambassadors, audited and attested by the auditors of the Imprest, that the clerks of Council examine the account, arid report.

8, 19. Whitelock attending Council to take his oath as one of the Commissioners of the_ Great Seal, Commissioners Widdrington and Lisle were called in, and Wliitelock took the oath appointed to be taken by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Keeper, and Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal.

9, An Ordinance for redress of abuses committed on the Thames and Medway read twice, and committed to Mackworth, Skippon, Fiennes, and Lambert, to report.

11. Order on Fiennes' report from the Committee on the petition of Lord Broghill and Col. Chidley Coote, for those who served faith- fully in Ireland before 1649, that it be recommitted to the same Committee, to consider and insert the executors and administrators of widows and orphans.

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12. The Ordinance for Jersey to be considered next Tuesday.

13. The Ordinance for settling lanik on the bailiffs and burgesses of Berwick to be considered next Wednesday,

14. Order on a paper from Mx. Maidstone and Mr, Barrington, his Highneas' steward and auditor, — desiring that the l,300i. remain- ing of 9 months to end 16 Sept. 1654-, for provision of the household, may be now paid, to enable them to get in winter stores, — that the matter be considered when the public Treasury is settled.

16. Order on report from the Commissioners touching the Holland vessel and goods in her, forced on shore at Aldemey, — that the goods saved by the inhabitants of the Isle were valued at l,400i. (being much above their real value), beside the 5 guns and bi'oken parts of the vessel, which were not worth much, out of ^hich Sam. Osborne and Gosling have received 7il., and the goods which came to Lieut. King, deputy-governor of the Isle, amounted to 490^.; the rest being in the hands of the is^nders, and divided amongst them ;■ — that as it appears that the islanders are very poor, and defended the Isle for Parliament at their own charge during the late war, and as lieut. King is a faithful man, and has no salary, and is much in arrear, and as wrecks are usually shared among the inhabitants, the moneys and goods taken from them by Gosling and Osborne be restored, and out of the money and goods which Lieut. King had, 1001. be paid to him, iOl. to Osborne, and 501. to Gosling for expenses, the rest to be for the deputy governor's own use. All officers or others to deliver up any of it in their hands. Approved July 22.

17. Order on Sydenham's report from the Committee on Col. Anth. Butler's petition, — that much money is due to him for his dis- bursements and personal service,^that Butler have liberty to trans- port from any part of France to any part of England 300 tons of French wine, and to unlade, bring in, and dispose of it in England to his own profit, without seizure or duty. The Customs and Excise Commissioners to permit it accordingly. Approved July 22.

18. Order that an entry of the delivery of the Great Seal to the Lords Commissioners, and of their taking their oaths be made in the Close Rolls in Chancery as follows : His Highness and Council having nominated Bulstrode Whitelock, serjeant-aHaw, Ambassador Extra- ordinary to Sweden, Sir Thos. Widdnngton, seijeant-at-law, and John Lisle to be Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, his Highness, on April 4 last, at the Council Chamber, Whitehall, delivered the Great Seal to Sir Thos. Widdrington and John Lisle in the name of the 3 Lords Commissioners, and they took the appointed oath. On May 30, 1654, his Highness, by warrant under his sign manual, authorised Widdrington as follows : — We do hereby require you in. Lo. Whitelock and Lisle's absence, the one being beyond sea and the other sick, to execute by yourself the powers of the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England, as if the others were present. This warrant you are to have entered in the Petty bag office. [7. 75, pp. 430-443.]

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July 16. 33. Capt. Fras. Bunn to the Admiralty Committee. I convoyed The Providence, the vessels from the Hope to Leith, and Gen. Monk being absent, "^"l^Tne T^ received orders from Col. Fenwick, as no other ship of war is on the coast, to range about the northern parts of Scotland, they being annoyed by 3 of Charles Stuart's Eooters, who have lately taken some merchant vessels, and sell what they get in Caithness, a place whoUy declared for him, and in his name they keep their courts. Colonels Fenwick and Fitch desire that 2 or 3 vessels may be sent at once to guard the coast, for the weather wiU not admit their stay after October. [I page.']

[July 17.] 34. Petition of the household servants in ordinary to the late

King and Queen to the Council of State. On 26 June 1649, Par- liament enacted that the goods of the late King, Queen, and Prince should be sold, and the servants paid their debts, salaries, and arrears, and trustees were appointed into whose hands wardrobes and goods of great value were delivered, and they required to prepare 3 duplicates of every parcel as appraised and sold, giving one to the Council of State, and to publish, with a week's notice, the times and places of sale. But they have broken their trust, and disposed of the goods unjustly; complaints were proved before the late Parliament and before the Committee of Petitions, Col. Rous in the chair, who knows the servants' starving condition, many being in prisons. Beg that the trustees may be called to account by persons who can control them. Seven signatures, including Sir Sigismund Zinzan. [1 page. Also I. 92, No. 6.] AnnexiTig,

34. I. Bequest that Sir John Thorowgood, Col. JRous, Mick. Oidisworth, Wth. Wheeler, and John Hook may be appointed to exami/rie the accownts. \Scrap^

July 17. Reference to the Committee to whom the business of the late King's goods is referred, to dispatch the business. [/. 75, p. 434.]

July 17. 35. Petition of Capt. Wm. Ranee, for his father-in-law, Roger Pollard, warder of the Tower, to the Protector. My father was always active and faithful, though much injured by free quarter, as living in the country. He has hitherto performed his duty by a deputy, having bought the office and that of gunner, which has been taken from him without cause, at a dear rate. He has 400?. due for arrears. An order of Council of 30'Jan. last requires the attend- ance of aU warders on pain of loas of place. I beg an order for my father's arrears, and leave for him to execute his place by a deputy, he being aged, and also to have the sale or assigmnent thereof. With reference thereon to Council, 30 March 1854. [1 sheet. Also I, 92 Nos. 11, 305.]

July 17. Order in Council on report that the arrears due to his father as gunner are referred to Capt. Fauconberg, and that those due as warder should be paid when the other warders are paid, — agreeing thereto

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aud the rest of his petition is referred to the Lieutenant of the Tower, to consider how he may have the benefit of what was bftstowed upon him, and to certify. [/. 75, p. 435 ; /. 92, A''o. 11.]

July 17. Notes of petitions, all in /. 92, referred to the Committee of Petitions. With orders thereon in Council all in /. 75, in the "fol- lowing cases :

Capt. Rich. Pechell, for payment of 607Z. 18s. arreai-s due to Major Bethel, to whom he is executor. He is to address Parlia- ment thereon. [I. 92, N'o. 1 ; 7. 75, p. 434.]

Committee for Accounts, that debentures may be given on lists presented to Parliament for soldiers under the Earl of Essex and Sir Wm. Waller, amounting to 28,000^., or that they may deliver out the vouchers. Like order. [Ifo. 2, p. 434.]

Hen. Robinson, that out of |- of French prizes he may have 2,500i., which he lent to one Green, who gave a great legacy to the commonwealth. Laid aside. [iVb. 3, p. 434.]

Edw, Annesley, storekeeper in the Tower, for payment of 1,1351. 2s. 9d. arrears to him and his workmen. Laid aside. \No. 4 p. 434.]

Capt. Rich. Pechell, for 100^. a year to be settled on him out of Papists' estates, according to a Parliament ^prder of 9 July 1649, for his affection and losses. Laid aside. [No. 5, p. 434.]

Sir Marm, Langdalc's children, for relief, according to a report of last Parliament. Laid aside. [No. 8, p. 434.]

Inhabitants and seamen of Bridlington, for 4 prize guns lying there, which preserved some ships in that harbour from the Hol- landers. Referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to show them all convenient respect. [No. 9, p. 435.]

Mary Cole, widow, for 576i. I7s. Gd., due to her from the late Duke of Hamilton for goods delivered between 1637 and 1642. Laid aside. [No. 10, p. 435.]

July 17. 36. Petition of Col. John Berkstead, Lieutenant of the Tower, to Council. By order of the late Council of State, I and Mr. Emery contracted with John Wheate and Mr. Frith for the sale of the scaffolds of Paul's, and I received 105^, which was to be paid to Mr. Frost for contingencies of Council ; but as his accounts are made up and given in, I pray a warrant for him to receive the money, and out of it to pay me 89^. IGs. 3d., on warrants of 30 Aug. 1653 and 5 May last. [| page.]

July 17, Order for the warrants as requested, the former warrants to be delivered in to be cancelled. [/. 75, p. 435.]

July 17. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order that John Simpson {being liberated from Windsor Castle) do not come within 10 miles of London, under penalty of imprison- ment. The observation hereof committed to Capt. Thos. Harrison Governor of TJpnor Castle, Kent.

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3. To adviae the Ordinance brought in by Fiennes for Geo. Ralegh and Henry Clerk to have the benefit of the articles given upon die rendition of Oxford. Approved 25 July.

4. 5. The bill concerning mealmen to be read to-morrow morning, next after the Ordinance for Jersey, and the bill concerning rural prebends next after that.

6. The Lieutenant of the Towei-'a quarter hooks for Lady Day and Midsummer 1654 referred to the clerks of Council, to examine and report, [/. 75, pp. 434-435.]

July 18. Council. Day's Proceedings.

5. Order on a report of the Committee to whom the petition of Isaac Disborow, John Pooton, John Offley, and Eob. Ingram was referred, — that they and Wm. King were employed 4 years as sequestrators of co. Hants., have given in their accounts, but had no allowance ; that Disborow has in hand 400^., Ingram and Pooton 5001. each, Offley 304^., and King's executors 310?., and also that Laurence Fabian received 200^. from them, — that the said sums in their hands be allowed to them in full of all salaries and expenses ; that the moneys in Fabian's hands be divided equally amongst them, and that none of them be further accountable therefor. [7. 75, p. 438.]

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37. I. Report on which the above order is given. 6 July 1654. [1 page.]

37. II- Draft of the above report, [f p>(^ge.]

37. III. Certificate by Thos. Browne thai the Sequestration CoTn- m,issionera of other counties have had 30s., 40s., and 50s. a week, beside their salary of 2d. in the pov/nd, amd other incident charges. 7 July IQoi. [^ page.]

Pres. Lawrence to Gen. Geo. Monk, commander-in-chief in Scot- land, and to the Honble. Capt. Chas. Howard, commander-in-chief of some forces in Westmoreland. His Highness and Council having directed Sir Wm. Constable to secure CoL Robt. Montgomery, and give strict charge for his safe custody at Hull, notice has been given that he, being in custody and conscious of his guilt, lately made his escape ; you are desired to do your best to retake him, and if you succeed, to keep him safe till orders arrive. [/. 75, p. 436.]

Pres. Lawrence to Sir Wm. Constable Bart, high sheriff of co. York. Tour letter of July 15, 1654, concerning Col. Eob. Montgomery's escape has been communicated to his Highness, who doubts not your utmost endeavours will be impi-oved for retaking him, to which end letters are written to Gen. Monk and Capt. Howard, Council approves your restraining Lieut.-Col, Ja. Gordon [prisoner of war on bail, suspected of helping Montgomery's escape], and would have you take order to secure him at Hull, You are to give account of your proceedings therein, [/. 75, p. 437.]

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gave a warrant to Sir Wm. Constable to secure Col, Rob. Montgomery, who has since escaped. They therefore authorise you to do your best to retake and secure him. You are also to secure as soon as possible the Earl of Eglington and Lord Montgomery, Robert's elder brother, and keep them at Berwick till they procure Robert, and give him in charge to Constable ; or till they give security that he will depart this Commonwealth, and not return to its dominions without hcence. [/. 75, p. 437.]

38. Capt, Abra, Allgotfc to the Admiralty Committee. I took in Hum. Holden, a messenger of Council, by order of the Lord Pro- tector, and plied between Dover and Calais, to search ships from Dunkirk, bound for Spain ; I chased and searched several, as also the packet boat, but without fruit. I chased a shallop belonging to Thos. Green of Dover, having 11 bales of wool, bound for Calais, and secured her. I beg the usual benefit for myself and my ship's com- pany. Green says he took the goods in at Margate, for a Walloon merchant in Canterbury.

While plying between Dover and Dungeness, on Gen. Perm's warrant for pirates and pickeroons, I took a shallop near Folkstone, having John Digby, his man, and 3 horses bound for France. I sent Digby up a prisoner to London, and delivered his horses to General Penn for the service of the State, but I am threatened with proceedings with regard to the horses, as I acted without a warrant, but for the service of the State. I desire one for my protection. [1 page-l Eihclosing.

38. r. Notes of the lading of the shallop taken. 14 July 1655, [| page.]

July 19. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on a list of stores presented furnished by Martin Noel, and amounting to 3,850!., that the Excise Commissioners pay him the 3,850!., by suffering him to default so much of the rent due by him on his farm of the excise of salt, the late Ordinance for bringing the revenues into one treasury nowithstanding. [I. 75, p. 439.]

July 20. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Desborow, Montague, and Sydenham'to enquire into the state of the forces in Scotland and Ireland, and the fortifications, as to the pay and charge of them, and what assessments are raised in Scotland for defraying them, and what sum is to be answered from England a month to defray the charge. Also to examine the whole state of the Treasuries, and of the charge of this common- wealth, and report to-morrow. They are impowered to send for whom they please for information.

3. The Commissioners appointed to treat with the French Ambassadors to prepare in writing some particulars to offer them on the debate of the French business to day. [/. 75, pp. 439-440.]

[Jnly 21.] 39. Petition of Hum. Jones, silkman, and Wm, Standen, merchant, both citizens of London, and of Thos. Page, of Deptford, Kent, to the Protector, We and the whole nation are sensible of the wrong

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suffered by transporting hides and leather contrary to law, com- mitted daUy in all parts for want of a superintending officer to prevent it, so that boot and harness leather is very dear ; yet it has been the constant use, since the time of Henry VIII., for licenses to be granted to export superflous calf-skins. Ours is the only license not yet expired, and we will, at our own charge, discover ajid punish the unlawful export of leather, at every port in England, if we may have a license for 21 years to export yearly 20,000 dicker of calf-skins, being far less than the usual quantity, on^ paying 53. a dicker, and ^ving security not to transport any -'other leather. With reference thereof, and of the annexed reasons, to CounciL [1 page."] Annexing,

39. I. N^otes from statutes of the licenses granted hy former kings to transport calf-Bldns and the necessity thereof. Aho 8 reasons for present licenses for their tra/asport, vie., encouragement of imposts, decay of trade in Bristol, Chester, NorOt and South Wales, and other places where the only exports are leather and lead, &c. [1 sfeet]

July 21. 40. Reference thereon by the Committee of Council for petitions to the Commissioners of Customs, and their report, 24 July, detail- ing the laws regulating export of leather, and the customs charged. They have used due means to prevent the export of any but calf- skins, and do not think any large quantity is so exported, but if proved, they have power to punish it. Think the petitioners aim at getting money and setting up a monopoly. [1| pages."]

July ? 41. Heport by the Committee of Petitions on the ease, recapitu-

lating the statements, but giving no opinion. [1§ pages.]

July ? 42. Notes from statutes relative to the export of leather.

[^ p«^e, short hand, not deciphered.'] July 21. 43. Petition of Jas, Barron, fellow of Magdalen college, Oxford, to the Protector, for continuance in his fellowship, if the president or visitors judge it useful and not prejudicial. Was elected unani- mously professor of theology, allowed to marry, and had lodgings for his family, and by the statutes could enjoy great preferments, of which in these times he is incapable ; is therefore left to the bare stipend of 14^. a year, though it should be QQl. according to the improvements of other places in that college, but there is some doubt about his keeping the fellowship, being now married. [| page.]

43. I. Form of an order proposed for his continuance m Ms fellowship. W page.] July 21. 44. Order thereon in Council that he have 1001. a year augmen- tation as professor of theology, and that Thoa. Fauconberg consider where it may be had ; and his report, 25 July, that it should be charged on the Exchequer, the revenues from the tenths of the clergy and first fruits, assigned to heads of colleges or preaching ministers, being over charged. [1 page ; also I. 75, p. 441.] / B 2

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July 21. 45. Petition of Wm. Hall, minister at Hevingham, co. Norfolk, to the Protector, for augmentation of allowance. I have preached here some years, and had many seals to ray ministry, but my whole means are 601. a year, of which 161. goes for taxes, repairs, and the poor, and I have a wife and small children. As the Lord has given you a tender heart to consider the straitness of othere, I hope you will consider me, and strengthen my hands in the work. With reference thereon to Capt. Fauconherg, to certify what augnientions should he granted, and where fixed. 26 June 1054. [1 page.] Annexing, 45. I. Certificate by N'at. Brewster, minister of Alby, Wm. Shel- drake, of Repeam, Mick. Breviter, of ^orth WcUskam, and Bob. Daiiell, of Stva/nton Morley, that Hall " is a m,an of improved spiritital gifts, sound in the faith, and of approved scholarship" and of good character. Norfolk, 11 April 1664. [1 page^ 45. II. Report hy Capt. T. Fauconherg that HOI. or iOl. should he granted him. from the Exchequer, from, rectories, tithes, (&c., already appointed for augjuentations, 1 JiUy 1654. [1 page.] July 21. Order thereon in Council, allowing him 40^. accordingly. [/. 75,

p. 441.] July 21. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on information that the horses and other goods of the Portuguese Ambassador are arrested in the house where he lived at St. James', that the persons who did it be sent for in custody before Council, and the goods, &c., he discharged and restored.

2. Fiennes, Wolsley, Maekworth, and Sydenham to be a Com- mittee to speak with Alderman Fowke on the debate of Council concerning his petition, and report.

3. An Ordinance for continuing the Admiralty Commissioners read, and passed.

4. 5. To insert clauses in the Ordinance touching donatives in Scotland, to authorise the trustees of confiscated lands to settle land worth 200J. a year each on Col. Thos. Fitch and John Weaver.

8. For satisfaction for 203 tents bought by Col. Pride on the march

of his regiment into Scotland, the sum of to be disposed of by the

Admiralty Commissioners, to be raised thus ; IWl. 3s. 4d., remain- ing in John Powell's hands, being the overplus above what was paid out of 1,300?. received from customs for discharge of 1,000 tents provided by the Ordinance officers, and shoes for Col. Alured's forces, and — to be paid to John Powell for that purpose. [/, 75, pp. 440, 441.]

July 22. Approval by the Protector in Council of 14 orders, from 27 June to 17 July. [/. 75, p. 441.]

July 22. 46. Capt. Edm. Thomson to the Admiralty Committee. After

The Adtantage, receiving our provisions at Liverpool, we sailed on the 8th, and

^1^^^' arrivedhere the 15th. The camp isnow commanded by CoL Bryan,

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a fine garrison, so as to be able to fall upon the enemy. The Islip convoyed over Commiasary Fowler with [the money and provisions, and is waiting to carry him back, and then cruise at sea. I am to remain here until our provisiona are expended, and then return to Liverpool. [J ^^age.']

July 22. 47. Instructions by Col. Wm. Erayne [or Bryan] to Capt. Edw.

Inveilocbr. Tarleton, You are to cany Commissary Fowler to Holyhead or Beaumaris, and then ply between the Me of Man and the Western Isles of Scotland, for freebooters and pirates for 5 weeks, and then await further orders. [2 pages.}

July 23. 48. Capt, Fras. Cranwill to the Admiralty Committee. I am Hare pink, attending on Col. Bryan, Commander of the Forces in the High- ^^''"l^ohab^r' l«^<is ; if I am to be appointed one of the winter guard, I hope to be Higblands'. sent where I can refit, and obtain stores. [|- page.]

July 23. 49. Stephen Skewes to the Admiralty Committee. We have The Satis^tion, been attending on the army in Inverlochy, at the back side of Cheater Water. Scotland, and when refitted and victualled for 6 or 8 months, are to return there. We generally carry from 130 to 140 men, but they are continually coming and going, choosing rather to Jose a little time than serve long. I hope the captain will tell you our proceedings. [I page.]

July 23. 50. Capt. Mic. Nutton to the Navy Commissioners. On orders TheSa^sfaetion, of General Monk I carried a party of soldiers from Carrickfergus to Che^r Water ^"^^ Erayne at Inverlochy in the Highlands. I had but 15 days' * victuals, and was then sent to Liverpool for victuals and other things required. We want a forecastle to shelter our men in these cold countries. The Marquis of Argyle has given us timber for one. Also we want woollen clotbes, shirte, hose, and medicine. [1 page.']

July 23. 51. Capt. Mic. Nutton to the Admiralty Committee, To the same TheSatMaetion. effect. [1 page.]

July 23. 52. Capt. Mic. Nutton to Robt. Blackbome. To the same effect. The Satisfaction, I waited tUl relieved by the Hare pink. On 12 July I had my Chesi^Wawr "^^ders enclosed for Liverpool,. On the 15th the Advantage arrived at Inverlochy, on the 17th the Wren from Ireland, wiQi 2 more vessels, and on the 19th, being under sail, we passed a new frigate, built at Bristol, with 3 other vessels going to Col. Brayne. Our steward, sent by Gen. Fleetwood, has left us and gone to Ireland. [I page.] Enclosing,

52. I. lAst of stores required hy th^ Hare pvnh a/ad Satisfaction, which are to serve at Inverlochy. [1 page!]

52. u. Gen. Monk to \_Mic. IfuUon]. Thanks for your care in assisting Col. Brayne ; you must go to Liverpool and take in 6 months' provisions, or if your vessel wiU not hold them,, take 8 months dry provisions, and hire a vessel for the beer, that yon Tnay better attend the service. Camp at thehead of Loc^Ladgh, 23 Jv/ne 165i, iGopy,^page.] Also,

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52, III. Col. Wnh. Bvayne to [UTtbUonl. To like effect. Hirs vessels to hritig the rest of your provisions, and 2 months' victuals for the Harepi/nk. Hasten what relief for the forces he/re you n^eet with at Liverpool or on your tvay. With note by Nutton that Bra/yne wishes hi/m to trim, and taUow the ship for the wimter voyage, and take in the ^ores for this expedition. Inverlocky, 12 July 1654. [Copy, f pw^'fi.]

52. IV. Col. WnK Brayne to Aid. Chas. Walley, Chests. The Satisfaction waits on you for mcluah, ami to return to her staiion ; fv/misk her speedily, for this is an exceeding bad pUxee. I have sent to the Protector for an order. The service here will suffer if she is delayed. Please to send the enclosed to my father, who lives 5 miles beyond Whit- church. I cannot send any other way. Inverlochy, in Lockaber, 12 July 1654, [§ pa^e.']

July 23. 53. F. White, preacher of the congregation of the orators of Aug. 2, Jesus Christ, to [Jos.] Williamson, at Mdlle. Poitevin's, Saumur. I Angers, cannot in any laiigua^e render you thanks for your services pro- portioned to your merits, hut I write these in English to assure you of my cordial affection. I hope soon to see you here, and show you the rest of my heart vivd voce. Tell your noble companion, Mr, Ly, I much desire his sweet conversation next year, for he cannot go to Italy because the plague increases. [1 page^

July 24. 54. Petition of Major Rob. Huntington to the Protector, to re- move the obstruction as to his accounts [see 23 March swprci\, and to put his arrears into bonds, as others are that stand upon the same security. [1 foge^

July 24. Order thereon in Coundl that the vote of Parliament of 7 May 1650, (whereby the trustees and contractors at Worcester House were tojstay allowauce of any arrears claimed in the purchase of lands till further order) be repealed, and that the Commissioners for the soldiery at Worcester House state his accounts for service according to the new model, and give him debentures for the same, which the trustees for sale of the late King's lands are to accept, and to give bonds to be accepted on purchase of lands, proceeding as though the said vote had never been made. [/. 75, p. 442.]

July 24. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Mackworth to send for the judges at Salters' Hall, and with them prepare an Ordinance of explaiiation of the Ordinance for relief of creditors and poor prisoners. Mr, Scohell to attend.

2. Tlie Admiralty Committee to prepare an Ordinance to inhibit merchants and others from keeping powder on board this side of Woolwich, inward or outward, on pain of forfeiture of their ships.

3. The Bill for regulating Chancery debated, and proceeded in by parts. [J. 75, J). 442.]

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July 25. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. An Ordinance for repaying 37GI. to Aid. Ireton and John Humfrey approved by the Protector.

4. Jones, Sydenham, Mackworth, Rous, and Wolaley to he a Committee on the charges against John Rogers, he being sent for in custody.

5. Renewal of the reference of 14 April of the petition of Wil- liam Earl of Salisbury to the Treasury Commissioners.

7. Lord Whiteloek's account of the money he received as am- bassador to Sweden referred to Desborow, to see how much has been paid, and to report. Jessop to attend him.

10. Lambert's report on the petition of the nobility and gentry of Scotland fined by the late Act of Pardon, &c., a^jreed with, and refeiTed back to its Committee, to prepare and offer an Ordinance accordingly.

II. Nieh.Netterville, taken in the late general search, to be released, on security to appear before Council on summons, and not to act against the Commonwealth. Col. Wm. Goffe and Lieut-Col. Charles Wolsley to see it done. [/. 75, pp. 441, 442.]

July 26. 55. Petition of the town and parish of Manchester to the Pro- tector. There formerly appertained to the ministry of the parish 2,000^. a year from lands and tithes. The lands were all sold by an Act made in 1649, and there remained only the tithes, which were sequestered and farmed, and chiefly given out of the parish. In June 1653, petitioners obtained from the late Council of State a suspension of payment of tithes, that they might be given to their own 12 ministers, but the tithes being left free, the parishioners cannot agree what to pay, and some wiU not pay at all, so that the ministers are unprovided for. Beg an order to compel the inhabi- tants to pay iOOl. a year in lieu of tithes, being the value at which they were let, to be proportioned by indifferent men to the ministers. [1 pagcl

July 26. 1. Order in Council referring the petition to Rous, Desborow, Mackworth, and Major, to report. [/. 75, p. 444.]

[July.] 56. Report in favour of the petition, if the tithes are of that value, — if not, they must be paid in specie, and recommending continuance of the 120?. a year allowed by the Trustees for main- tenance of ministers, to Mr. Herrick, a minister of Manchester. [f page.}

July 26, Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. Order on petition of John Burnet, minister of St. Michael's, New Malton, CO. York, — stating that 501. a year was settled by the Com- mittee for Plundered Ministers, and continued by the Committee for Universities, as an augmentation to Mr. Higson, late minister there, as it is a populous market town with but lOt a year for its mLoister, — that Burnet have the 501. allowed out of the rents of

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rectories, &c. in the county, vested in Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers, who are to settle it.

6. The report of Whitelock's embassy to he read on Friday.

8. The i-eport of the Committee on the desires of Mr, GaUaspin and Menez, 2 Scotch ministers, approved, and lOOJ. a year to be paid out of the customs of Glasgow and Aberdeen to the univer- sities there as an augmentation.

9. The papers delivered about the debts of Sir Job Harvy, Sir Nieh. Crisp, and Sir John Jacob referred to Jones, Sydenham, Cooper, Mackworth, and Strickland, to obtain the consent of the dissenting creditors to the proportions agreed to by the other creditors, or to certify what should be done. [/. 75, pp. 444- 445.]

July 26. Council to Rich. Pight, clerk of the irons to the Mint, on his WMtelittii. petition. By an order of the Protector and Council of this day, you are from time to time to search for and seize all irons and coining instruments taken from coiners on their apprehension, whether remaining in their hands or detained by the bailiffs or sheriffs* officers ; also all false coin and metal, clipped money, dyes, presses, &e. used in coining, bring them to the Tower, and deliver them to the lieutenant, that they may be cut, melted, and defeeed, and all further prejudice to the State prevented. With writ of assistance. [/. 112,p. 42, /. 75,p. 444.]

July 27. 57. Petition of Isaac Elleston, clothier of Bradford, co. York, to the Protector, Has always been weil-affected, and lost his whole estate 1501. by the Earl of Newcastle, when Bradford was taken. His only son, on whom he depended, a quartermaster in Col. Fiennes' own troop, was slain at Bristol, and he is 75 years old, in debt and past labour, and has nothing left. Begs the 2Sl. arrears due to his son, or a pension. Noted as delivered by Col. Fiennes. With reference thereon to Council, 19 July 1654. [1 p(ig<'-] AnnexiTJ^/,

57. I. Certificate hy Col. Fiennes and others to the arrears cbtie to John Elleston, and to his being slain in the service. 26 July 1643. [1 foge.']

67. II. Petition of Isaac Elleston to Chief Justice Rolle8,for relief on the Acts of Parliament from threatened im- prisonment for debt, not being worth 40s., his son slai/n, and his daughter, who was his stay, having been two years a caitiff (cripple). Has been always in good repute with his ne-ighbowrs. Getiijied to be true by 7 neighbours. [1 page.]

July 27. Order in Council on his petition for payment to him of 28?. from the receipt of probate of wills, in lieu of all demands. Approved 7 Aug. [J. 75, pp. 451, 472.]

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July 27. 58. Petition of Alexander Earl of Kelly, prisoner in the Tower, to the Protector. I have been detained here almost 3 years, with no allowance from my own fortune or otherwise for maintenance, to which ray friends are unahle or neglect to contribute, and aa you have disposed of my estate, I cannot subsist. Pray assign me money to free myself here, and go to some other place in the world, where God may find me a fortune ; or if you detain me prisoner, allow me a subsistence. With reference thereon to Council, 19 July 1654. [1 page.]

July 27. Order thereon in Council allowing him Zl. a week from Council's contingencies, till further order for his maintenance. [Z 75, p. 451.]

July" 27. 59. Petition of Thos. Kendall, merchant, to the Council of State. On my addresses to you in behalf of Rob. Michel, of the St. Lewis of Dieppe [see 16 March and 2 May suprA], you ordered the Admiralty Judges to proceed according to justice, but if the ship were condemned, to stay the sale 10 days. She is condemned, the 10 days expired, and is appraised at llOl. ; prays an order for her restoration to Michel, on his paying the appraisement. [1 page.]

July 27. Order thereon that the Prize goods' Commissioners restore her to Michel, on payment. [/. 75, p. 455.]

July 27. 59. Petition of Capt. John Bushell, one of his life guard, to the Protector. On the Act for discovering frauds and concealments, dis- covered_l,043i. due to the late King, concealed by John Reading, and put in an information to the Commissioners for the Act, but Reading pleaded the Act of general pardon for his discharge. The case was argued on both sides, but the decision lay with the Committee for Public Debts, which has now ceased, so that there will be a failure of justice unless his Highness will give order therein. With order that the Commissioners before whom the matter depended certify Council thereon. 7 March 1653-4. [1 skeetl Anneadng,

59. I- Certificate by the Com/mittee for Public Debts that Bushel accused Beading of detavtiing 1,043?. Ids. as one of the Ghamberlavns for receiving fines on the new corporation for the freedom of workmen within 3 mAles of London. He pleads that the moneys were due 1 5 Charles, and that as he has satisfied the late Treasury Commissioners and Public Revenue Committee thereon, he need not a/nswer further. Also that the case is covered by the Act of oblivion. Bushell pleads that Reading is eaxluded from that Act, and that a record of 23 Charles proves the sum to be due. [2^ pages.]

July ? 60. Statement of Mr. Reading's case. In 1636, for the relief of

honest London tradesmen, a charter of incorporation was granted them, "but in those times it could not pass without some profit to " the King " which was 4s. for every one that served 7 years' appren- tice, 20s. for all that had not been apprenticed, and 51. for an alien,

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but no more to be admitted without apprenticeship. I spent i yeara and many hundred pounds in drawing and passing the charter, Mr. Lewknor and I were receivers, took 3,340Z. 3s. for ,the King, and paid in 2,300Z., leaving 627!. Is. due by Lewknor, and 416i. 2s. by me, — but I had only that sum towards 1,B00/. expenses.

The business was good, but became perverted by admitting those who had no right, but the unpardonable fault was that it raised money for the King without consent of Parliament.

In the very beginning o£ Parliament, I was preparing, by advice of Pym and Hampden, an Act to repeal the illegal imposition for the King, and to continue the rest of the charter, but the business ■was laid aside.

I appHed for relief to the King, who referred me to the Lord Trea- surer, then to the Treasury Commissioners, and then to the Eevenue Commissioners, who granted me and Miles Corbet the clerkship of the Court of Wards, in which I spent ^ a year and 30J., and received nothing. I have since been informed against at several Committees for the debt, but I claim the benefit of the Act of pardon. 25 March 1654. [1^ pages.]

July ? 61. Report by the Commissioners to whom the case was referred,

recapitulating it, and stating that they see no ground for Reading's being excepted from the Act of pardon.

That Capt. Bushell's prosecution is not a discovery, being a matter of record, and that the Court of Exchequer should decide tiie case in a legal way. [1 ^ pages.^

July ? 62. Draft of the above report. [1 ^ge."]

July 27. Order in Council thereon adopting the report, but as the State's interest is concerned, the Court of Exchequer is to determine whether the debt is pardoned by the Act of Oblivion. [J. 75, p. 456.]

[July 27.] 63. Petition of the surveyors, clerks, and fmessengers employed for sale of delinquents' estates to the Protector and Council. Thanks for the order of 19 May last, for the Drury House trustees to issue a warrant for payment to them of 16,472?. ISs., but by reason of the order of 21 June last, requiring all moneys after 24 June to be paid into the Exchequer, their treasurers cannot pay the same, there being but little money brought in before 24 June. Beg an order for payment, the said Ordinance notwithstanding. [1 page.]

July 27. 64. Petition of Jas, Boswell, " a poor distracted man," to the Protector and Council. Had an order for payment of 419^ 15s. 2d. from Drury house, [see 27 Feb. supra], but it cannot be paid on account of the late restraint laid on issues out of that treasury. Begs an Ordinance for his small sum, or its insertion into an Ordi- nance which is to be drawn for 16,000!. for the surveyors, which was formerly charged on that treasury. [1 page.]

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July 27- 65. Ordinance of the Protector in Council that the Treason

trustees issue warrants to their treasurers to pay 419i, iSs. 2d. to Jas. Boawell, on a Council warrant of 2 June last, and 16,472^. ISs. to the surveyors, clerks, and messengers for salary, the late Ordinance , for bringing the revenues into one treasury notwithstanding, [i pige, copy:]

July 27. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Lambert's report of an Ordinance for pardoning Wm, Blaxton, twice read, and referred to the Committee on his petition.

2. Council proceeded in the Ordinance for regulating and limiting the jurisdiction of Chancery. Resolved on question that a clause shall be inserted for an appeal. That on such appeal, 2 judges of the Upper Bench and Common Pleas, one being a chief justice, and 2 of the barons of the Court of Exchequer sit with the Lord Chancellor, Lord Keeper, or Lords Commissioners, and have a vote in the re- hearing of such cause, the decree to be confirmed or altered according to the vote of the majority. The penning of the clause, the settling of the fees, and also the business of the registers in Chancery on the present debate, and other fees to be taken in Chancery referred to Deaborow, Mackworth, Wolsley and Sydenham.

3. Order on report from the Committee on Oapt. Pet. Elackhouse's petition, that for his discovering a delinquency bringing in 15,000^. (for which if the estate had continued under sequestration, and not been put into the Act for sale, he should have received ^) he receive 500^. The Committee to consider on which Treasury it may be charged.

4. Order on report from Lieut.-Col. John Milt, that the Ordnance officers at the Tower deliver out of their stores 140 muskets, 140 bandoleers, 60 pikes, 10 drums, 20 halberts,to supply Col. Ligoldsby's foot regiment, raised from 1,000 to 1,200.

6. The petition of Nicholas Earl of Banbury and Isabella his wife, Edward Vans Lord Harrowden, and Elizabetii Countess Dowager of Banbury, mother to the Earl, referred to counsel, to certify the case in point of law, and report.

7. Two money warrants of 19 and 26 July signed.

8. Order on report from the Committee on several reports made by Capts. Blackwell and Deane and Mr. Eowe, for clearing accounts on conta'acta with the late Scotch and Irish Committees for provisions for Ireland, that warrants be drawn accordingly. [See m<mey warrani tahles, 27 July.]

10. Order on the petition of John Clarke, that the Trustees for sale of Forfeited Estates allow him 2,000^. as doubled money on the purchase of any of the said estates, with the same advantage as though the saxae had been in doubled bills.

11. Order on report in the case of George Lord Eure, and Col. Eras. Lascelles [see 10 May sv^rdi] that Ralph Eymer pay them the

. 1,650^., arrears in his hands, La full discharge of their arrears of

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Ifiin. 7s. 10(7,, and of 2,0667. 6s. 9d., and that their acquittance be his discharge.

li. Sydenham's report from the Committee on John Grace's peti- tion agreed with, as to suspending his transplantation till further order.

15. Order on report from the Committee on the petition of Sir Wm. Killigrew, and the rest of the undertakers for Lindsey Level, CO. Lincoln, that they be put in full possession of the 24,000 acres allotted them by the Commissioners of Sewers, according to their respective proportions, by the sheriffs of the respective counties, and that a commission of Sewers he directed to indifferent persons to examine and determine all complaints and claims from conuuoners or undertakers. Annexing,

66. I. Report on which the above order is grov/aded, made on several hearings of the undertakers and of the Lords and Gtymmoners claiming interest m the said drained lands, and on consideration of the great expense of the v/nder- takers and the 'pv.hlie advcmtage accruing thereby to the State. [1^ pages, indorsed: "Chief Justice to go the Western Circuit, Justice Pepys the Essex GirevAt."'\

17-19. Pickering presents from the Ambassadors from the United Provinces, letters, petitions, and passes concerning the Queen of Bohemia, and Lord Craven, and petitions from Dutdi artisans living in England, and from Elizabeth, wife of Gervais Hollis, Lord Craven's petition referred to Pickering, Strickland, Mackworth, Jones, and Desborow, and the other papers to be delivered to the clerk of Council, to present to Council when there is opportunity.

21. Order on Fauconbridge's report, that the lOOZ. ordered as augmentation to James Barron, while Professor of Theology at Magdalen College, Oxford, be charged half yearly on the Exchequer.

22. Oi-der on report of the Committee on petition of Geo. Adams, vintner, late of Bidminster, co. Somerset, and in consideration of his service against Prince Rupert's garrison in Bristol, and the ruin of himself and family by the burning of his goods and houses, that 2007. be allowed him out of any discoveries be may make of estates not already pardoned by the Act of Oblivion, before the Commis- sioners for sequestered estates, who are to deteimine them, and pay him the 2007., if it be not more than half the discovery. If the dis- covery fall short of 400;., they are to pay him a proportion.

24. Order on a report of the Admiralty Commissioners, on refer- ence of 19 June last, — certifying that Commissary- General Dobbins was employed from 26 July 1553 at lOa. a day for 6 months, in shipping provisions for Scotland and Ireland, — that his salary be paid out of Cotmcil's contingencies. Annexing,

67. I. Beport alluded to thai he vjos engaged for 6 months, from 26 July to 14 Dec., or longer if needful, but only ec 3 orders of Council after 14 December, [f page."]

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25. 68. Order on report of the Admiralty Committee, on a reference of 27 Feb. last on the petition of Gilbert Keate and the owners of the Marmaduke,— stating that the ship was taken by Rupert, equipped as a man-of-war against the State, and then surprised and brought home ; — that such of the owners as are weU affected have half the value of the ship, according to the appraisement at Plymouth, 11 June 1652, in proportion to their respective shares, according to the Act of 22 February 1648-9, and the other half go to the State. Annexing,

68. I. Report on which the said or<hr is founded. 13^^(^1654. [f page.]

26, 27. Order on report from the Admiralty Commissioners of a reference of May 2, X654, on the petition of Sam, Eoothouse, late Consul for this nation in the city and kingdom of Tunis, — showing how he and other merchants were seized and imprisoned, and their goods sequestered by the Dey of Tunis, contrary to the articles of capitulation, because Stephen Mitchell, master of the Goodwin of London, had taken several Turks on board to transport to Smyrna, and delivered them up to the Malta galleys to he made slaves, without trying to protect them ; — that instructions he given to the com- mandant of the next State's ship hound for the Straits to demand satisfaction of the Dey on behalf of the petitioner and merchants ; and to secure Mitchell till he give sufficient security to abide judg- ment from Council.

29. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee, on a reference of 6 April 1654, on the petition of Capt. Rich. White, — showing that his ship, the Richard of London, was taken in 1651 for services in the Isle of Man, for which he received a proportionable allowance, and he was diverted from taking another voyage for which he was to receive a greater allowance, — that the collectors for prize goods pay him 55^. more.

33. Order on petition of Lucas Lucy, and 7 others, part owners of the Hopeful Luke, and 7 other vessels, all bound for Virginia, that liberty be given to transport in each ship 120 dozen shoes, 6 barrels of powder, and 1 ton of shot, the freighters paying Customs and duty.

35. To consider next Wednesday the Ordinance for setthng the interest in the Londonderry plantation.

37, 40. Order on report of the Committee on Nich. Devereux's petition, — showing that Parliament having referred to the late Com- mittee for Advance of money to show what the State owes him, and to allow it out of concealed estates discovered at Haberdashers' Hall, he discovered a delinquent's debt of 400Z., which was paid into the Treasury according to the late Ordinance, and that a greater sum remains due to him, — that the Treasury Commiaaioners issue a warrant to the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall to pay him 400^. in part of his arrears. An Ordinance passed accordingly.

39. An Ordinance for naturalising Joachim Hane read and passed. [/. 75, ^p. 445-456.]

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July 27. 69. Capt. Edw. Tarleton to the Admiralty Committee. I deli- The lalip,' vered the money and provisions to Col. Brayne in Scotland, and ""'""'""' send his receipt. He ordered me to bring back Commissary Fowler, and then to observe former instructions. [^ J>affS.] En~

69. I. Receipt by Col. Wm. Brayne, 20 July 1654, /or 1,000 pair of 8hoe3,100 tents, 100 shovels, and 100 pickaxes, [s pc^ge.]

July 27. 70. Wm. Serjant to the Navy Commissioners. We sailed out of T^lelip, Chester Water on the 14th with Commissary Fowler, and 3 vessels near lunans. ^jj, provisions, and after a great storm and fog, came by the Isle of Man, Carrickfergua, and Dewart Cassell, and on the 20th we reached Lochaber, where Fowler delivered up Ms trust, and the money was transferred to the Advantage. We were then ordered to bring him back, as also to convoy a vessel to Liverpool, and then to cruise in the Channel for a month. I enclose the muster book. [1 page."]

July 27. 71. Capt. John Sherwin to the Admiralty Committee. I wrote The WmroBe, you last from Hull, I arrived here yesterday, but was damaged by ' * ■ being piloted onto a sunken rock. I have written to Gen. Monk of my arrival, and wait his directions. [1 page.]

July 28. Council. Da/s Proceedings.

1. To advise, on report from the Committee on Hugh Potter's petition, that John Kushworth and Wm, Rowe be commissioned to execute the office of registrar to the Admiralty Court, void by death of Thos. Wyan,

2, 3. Rous and Major to consider Ackhurst's answer to his charge, and to report. Also to perfect their examination of the papers referring to Mr. Abdy, and to report.

4. The report on Lo. Whitelock's embassy to Sweden to be con- sidered next Monday.

5. The Commissioners of Council for the Dutch treaty to seal and sign the papers now presented.

6. An Ordinance for repealing the powers of the Commissioners for ordering the affairs of Ireland read. [/. 75, p. 457.]

July 28. 72. Lawrence Wise to Lieut.-Col. Kelaey. Mr. Crocker is the

Chatham, man who was settled by the Lord Protector to the living of Frina-

bury, and Mr. Malin was to draw up a presentation for him. I beg

you will further him all you can, as many Christiana in those parts

are greedy in their expectations of his settlement. [4 page.]

July 29, 73. Hen. Williams and Rich. Wigmore to Mr. Scobell. We beg you to annex these papers to our petition and certificate, and to present the whole to Council the first seasonable opportunity. In our absence our soKcitors wiU attend you to know the result. We are ready to make good the particulars. [1 page.] Anneadng,

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July 29. 73. L Petition and certificate of the gentry, freeholders, and i/nhahitanta of oo. Brecon to ike Protector. According to a writ directed to John Williains, high sheriff, for electing a member to serve in the Parliament to meet 3 Sept. next, we osseTTihled peacahly and unarmed at Brecon on 12 July, being qualified to vote, but were menaced and terrified from giving our votes according to owr con- science. This was chiefly because the high sheriff did not perform his duty, his under-sheriffs, agents, &c. bevng a/rm,ed, amd draggi/ng people to vote for Edmi. Jones, who is in- capable of Hie trust, being a compounded delinquent, amd we were not allowed to put in owr just exceptions against those who were not qualified to vote. We therefore protest against these illegal proceedings and request examination. 28 signatv/res. [1 sheef]

73. II. Eight exertions setting forth Edm. Jones' i/ncapacity of acting as member of Parliament. That he left his chamber at Gray's Inn amd went to Oxford, furthered the Irish rebellion, and bevng a counsellor at law, and in favour with the late King and Earl of Worcester, was made commissioner of array for co. Monmouth, and did his best to bring the covmty to obedience to the King, for whom he was treasurer, and pressed Tnen and raised horses.

Tiiat he was a main agent m Raglan garrison, and, conAieyed the Earl of Worcester in disguise through tlie Parliament quarters.

That he compoumded at am, under value, first with the cou/nty committee and then at Goldsmiths' Hall, but has never shown any favour to Parliament, and has avoided gi/ving an account of his receipts as treasurer for the late King ; he obtained the office of attorney of South Wales from those who knew not his delinquencies, and has often misbehaved therein, [f sheet.]

73. III. Particulars of the estate for which he compounded at Goldsmiths' Hall. [1\ pages.']

73. IT. CertificatebyMieh. Herring of Jones' payment of his fme of 70Z. 68. 8d. 25 July 1654. [| page.]

73. V. 17 Exceptions against his dection, setting forth the gross partiality of high sheriff John Williams, and the imperfect and false return willingly made, contrary to the express letter of govemTnent, published by the Protector's special eonvmand. Instances of the admission of illegal votes, the use of threats and force to influence the voters, and the falsifying of the return, most of the freeholders having voted for Hen. WiUiamis. [1^ sfieets. Noted as referred \&Aug. 1654]

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73. VI. Narrative and inforTnation of Natk. Hancock, on behalf of Tnany thousands of the well-affected, addressed to Par- liament, complaining aga/mst Edm. Jones of Gray's Inn, and of Llansoy, co. Monmouth, for bemg recorder of Brecon, a commiasioner for charitable uses in South Wales, and practising as a lauryer, and for obtaining eminent persons to appear for him, so as to escape the proceedimgs of the Committee for Indemnity, to which he was referred by Council of State order of 15 July 1651. Also of obtaining em/ploymefrd, by the i/tUereat of Mr. Games, his fatlier-i/n-ia/w. With pa/rticulars of accv,sations against hiTii. [2^ pages. Printed.]

July 31. 74. Petition of John Bushrod, of Dorchester, to the Protector. In 1642 1 advanced a large part of my estate for the commonwealth, and have received nothing. I beg a license to export 300 todds of wool to Jersey, to advantage the inhabitants by setting them to work, which will be no prejudice to this State. With reference to Council, 20 July 1654. [1 page^^

July 31. Order thereon in Council that the Customs' Commissioners issue a warrant for the export. [J. 75, p. 458.]

[July 31.] 75. Petition of Edm. Squibb to the Protector. The late King 29 Jan. 1640 granted my brother, Art. Squibb, jun., of Westminster, the place of a teller of the Exchequer for life, which he has sold to me, 21 Feb. 1653-4. I beg ratification of my right, on the usual security. I have always been well-afFected, and in April 1653, I discovered 5,800i. conveyed out of the Excise office, to defraud the State. With order thereon, 17 May 1654, that his Highness wiU consider it when the regulation of the Excise is settled. [1 sheet. Also I. 92, No. 106.]

[July 31.] 76. Like petition to the Protector. I hope you will act as you did in the case of Serj. Dendy, sen., who held a patent for life, and that my place may not be disposed to another. With reference thereon to Council, 28 June 1654. [1 sheet.'\

July 31. Order thereon in Council that the petition be laid aside. [/. 75,

p. 459.]

July 31. 77, 78. Petition of Laurence Sqnibb to the Protector. The late King, by patent of 9 June 1635, granted me a tellership in the Exchequer for life. As I have been employed in Exchequer affairs 20 years, and have a legal right to the office, I beg you to confirm me therein. [2 copies. Also I. 92, No. 110.]

July 31. Order in Council thereon that the petition he laid aside for the present, as that Treasury is upon a new establishment by the late Ordinance. [/. 75, p. 459.]

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79. List of 45 prisoners now in the Tower, under custody of the lieutenant, Col. Barksfcead, with the dates and causes of commit- ment : —

1 Sept. 1644. Dr. Wren, late Bishop of Ely.

1 Sept. 1649. Sir John Wintour. For treason in levying war against the Parliament and people of England.

16 Sept. 1651. Lord Grandison. For being in arms of the party of Charles Stuart.

16 Sept. 1651. Earl of KeUy.i For being in arms for Charles

16 Sept. 1651. Lord Sinclair. V Stuart in the last invasion by

16 Sept. 1651. Lord Spynie. J the Scots.

27 Sept. 1651. Earl of Cleveland. For treason in bearing arms against Parhament.

29 Sept. 1651. Earl of Crawford. Bearing arms against the Commonwealth.

29 Sept. 1651, Earl Marshall, "1 Being in arms against the Com-

29 Sept. 1651. Lord Ogleby. J monwealth.

2 Oct. 1651. Lieut.-Gen. David Lesley, r^^a;^ arms against

2 Oct. 1651. Earl of Lauderdale. i lament a^d the

|_ Commonwealth.

20 Oct, 1651, Lieut-Col. Broughton, Assisting the enemy in the late invasion.

3 Nov, 1651. Ant. Jackson. Proclaiming Charles Stuart King of England,

27 July 1652. Earl of Worcester. Bearing arms against the Parliament and people of England,

13 Nov. 1653. Major Thorp. On information of his practising great frauds.

17 Feb. 1654. Richard Dutton. Roger Lea. Thos. Kosse. Capt. Thos. Smith. John Archer. Wm. Jenkins. Jos. Sawyer. Thos. Bunco. Jos. Barker. Chris "Watkins.

21 May 1654. *Hum. Bagaley. ~\ High treason and other high

Gilbert Gerard. > crimes against his Highness Sidney Fotherby. J and the Commonwealth,

27 May 1654. Mich, Mason, High treason.

27 May 1654. Wm. Ashbumham. High treasoiL

30 May 1654. Thos. Saunders. High treason.

1 June 1654. Chas. Gerard. High treason.

2 June 1654. John Ashbumham. High treason. 2 June 1654. John Wiseman. High treason.

On suspicion of treason.

* These and all the remainder are noted as tebg in cloBe cuBtofiy.

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2 June 165i. Sir Itich. Willis. Suspicion of great crimes of a high nature.

3 June 1654. John Fynch. High treason.

12 June 1654. Alex. Blayne. High misdemeanours against the State.

14 June 1654. Sir Theodore Nouden. High treason. 17 June 1654. Hen. Seymour. High treason. 19 June 1654. Somerset Fox"|

5^- ^p"-, Iffigh treason.

Major Bayley. [ " Phil. Porter. J Lady Ingram. High crimes and misdemeanours

79. I. Receipt by Mich. Mason of 253., heitig 5s.'a week, from his keeper. Rich. Stamden, and receipt hy Standen of th£ 25s. for his did from Col Berkstead. 22 and 26 July 1654. [Scrap.l

79. II. Like receipt by John Wisemcm of 35s., being la. a week, and like receipt by Standen of II. 15s. 22 and 26 July 1654. [Scrap.'}

[July 31.]' 80. Bill hy Col. John Baukstead, Lieutenant of the Tower, of the ■wages due to himself, the gentleman porter, and 40 yeomen warders named, from 25 Dec. 1653 to 25 March 1654, 268?. 8a.; also bis demands for charges and necessaries, as repairs, diet, and charges of the gaoler, preacher, dock keeper, supply of water, fire and candle, and the wa^s of 6 gunners; Ull. 13s. 0|d ; total 410;. 2s. 0|d. [2sA^fe.]

[July 31.] 81. Like HI! from 25 March to 24 June 1654 ; total 453i. 14s. IQ^d.

81. L-ST. Receipts of paidov/rs, phi/mhers, glaziers, bricklayers,

plasterers, carperders, ironmongers, and boatmen, for

repairs done at the Tower, and for layvng ballast on

the wharf . [15 papers.]

81. XVI. BiU for ca/rrying prisoners and their guards, &c. by

coach amd boat to amd from, Whitehall and Westminster,

vis., Chas. Gerard, Mich. Mason, John. Gerard, Mr. Vowdl,

Wiseinan, Cole, a/nd Ashhii/mha/m ; also John Gerard,

VoweU, and Somerset Fox, several days to their trial

cmd condemmation. JwneZ-July 1,1^5^. Total'il.Ss.lQd.

[| page.]

July 31. Order, on presentation by Mr. Jessop of the 2 quarter bills of the

Tower, for 25 March and 24 June, and his report iiiat on examination

thereof, as ordered 17 July, he found the first to be 4I0t 28. 0|<^,

and the second 4-hU. 14s. 10|d., that the total amount be paid to

CoL John Barkstead. [J. 75, j). 459.]

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July ? 82. Report by the Committee for maimed soldiers, widows, and

orphans, that by several Acts and Ordinances 38,200^. a year, besides the ^ of fines in the excise, about 2,000?. was granted them, and paid to John Bressey, treasurer, for their use, and that of Ely House and the Savoy. That on the late Ordinance for bringing all public revenue into the Exchequer, the payments are stopped, and 6,000 persons are sinking for want of supply. Request for an order for payment of 770^ weekly, being 40,0i0Z. a year, which is as little as will carry on Ibe relief. [1 page.]

July 31. Order in Coianeil that the Excise Commissioners and the Trea- surers at Gioldsmitha' Hall pay John Bressey such moneys as are chained thereon for relief of widows and maimed soldiers, the late Ordinance notwithstanding. Approved 7 Aug. [1. 75, p. 460.]

July 31. 83. Petition of Thomas and Wm. Lower to the President and Council, for a pass for Wm. Lower and John Clark, attorney for Thos. Lower, into the Low Countries, where they have an estate, real and personal, left them by their kinsman, !Nich. Lower, which is unsettled by reason of tho late wars, of which they desire to take an account. [^ page.}

July 31. Order thereon granting the pass, [/. 75, p. 461, Draian 1 Aug. ; I. 113, p. 27, I. 112, p. 47.]

July 31. 84. Petition of Chas. Waldegrave to Council, for a pass to travel beyond seas. Has had one from the late Council of State, but returned to England on his father's desire, and now wishes to travel again, to gain experience in the customs beyond seas. [1 pa-ge.}

July 31. Order thereon granting him a pass. [/. 75, p. 461. Drawn 1 Aug. ; I. 112, p. 4,6, /. 113, p. 27.] Annexing,

85. I. Pass of the CoundZ of State for him to go beyond seas

Tvitk Bob. Godfrey, his servant, 7 July 1653 ; registered at

Dover 20 Jtdy, by Rob. Day, deputy clerk of the passage.

[1 page.]

Notes of petitions all in /. 92, referred to the Committee of

Petitions, reported by Mayor, with the orders of Council thereon, all

in I. lb, viz. :—

Sir John Thorowgood, for a life annuity of lOOi., as pensioner to the late King, with arrears of 150?., as certified by the Committee for Inspections. To be allowed 250?. for his many good services, and recommended to Parliament for employment. Approved 7 Aug. [No. U5.pp. 458,472.]

Eliz. Farely, widow, for payment of 406?. 68. arrears of her husband, who died in L^land. Allowed 5?. above her pension of 4s. a week from the Ely House and Savoy Commissioners, to bear her charges to her family in Cornwall. Approved 7 Aug. [Ho. 132, ^. 458, 472.]

Eliz. Parnell, widow, for 20?. towards her 2 husbands' arrears, slain in the service, and she will respite the rest 7 years. Order that 51. be advanced her on her weekly pension allowed by the Committee for Ely House and Savoy Hospital. Approved 7 August. [No. SO, pp. 458, 472.]

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Natb. Tiderleigh, for reimburaement of moneys paid for Ireland, ISU. ISs. 8d. Order on a report from Gen Blake, on a former reference, — that he spent 521. 13s. lOci!. in impressing mariners and sending them to the fleet, and conveying letters &c. to the fleet and forces in Ireland ; also Ml. I2s. 3d., beside 901. received, in fitting out the Philip, sent with men and horses to the army in Ireland, — that the total 154-1. 18s. Sd. be paid him from the receipt of Excise, the late order for bringing all payments into one treasury notwithstand- ing. Approved 7 August. [No. 18, pp. 458, 472.]

Governor and corporation of the poor of London, for consideration of an Ordinance annexed, concerning the manner of elections. Referred to Parhament, the method for elections being settled by Act of Parliament. [No. 166, p. 459.]

Master wardens and assistants of God's gift college, Dulwich, for liberty to choose their fellows, according to their statutes. Referred to Parhament, as Cauncil thinks not fit to make any order therein. {JSfo. 153,jp. 459.]

July 31. Council. Day's Proceedings,

1. Approval of an Ordinance for satisfaction of grants of lands in Scotland by Commissioners of Parliament, and for satisfaction of those to whom lands have been given by Parliament, and for payment of the arreare of CoL Horton ; in which is inserted a clause, according to an order of his Highness and Council, for lands of 200^ a year to he settled on Col. Fitch, and of 250Z. a year on John Weaver.

3. Order on petition of Richard Fairclough, minister at Mellia, CO. Somerset, that the yearly augmentation of 60L be aUoweS him, and paid out of Eumham Rectory by the Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers. Approved 3 Aug.

5. The report from the Committee on John Grace's petition agreed with ; his transplantation to be spared, and he suffered to reside on his estate in Kilkenny, on such composition not more than ^ thereof, as the Irish Commissioners shall think fit.

17. The arrears of Sir Sydney Montague, as a master of requests to the late King, viz., 350!. for 3J years ending Michaelmas 1643, to be paid out of the public revenue.

19. An Ordinance to be prepared for Fauconherg to pay the sums ordered to Sir John Thorowgood, CoL Barkstead. Rob. Coytmor, and John Lyneall, the late Ordinance for payments into one Treasury not w ithstanding.

20. The heutenant of the Tower to allow Joseph Grunda, who was sent a prisoner from Fendennis Castle, Is, a day from the time of his commitment ; and to try and learn why he travelled into those parts. Approved 7 Aug.

22. Lambert and Desborow to report to-morrow, his Highness' answer concerning repurchasing the Little Park at Windsor.

25. The Ordinance for settling the government of Jersey to be considered to-morrow.

29. A report from the Committee on Mrs. Anne Howard's petition read.

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30. To advise an Ordinance authorising Mr. Nightingale to pay 96i, in his hands for repair of Pidley Church. Approved li Aug,

31. Order on petition of the mayor and jurates of Sandwich, — showing that 60Z. a year was granted by the late Committee for Plundered Ministers out of the revenue of the late Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury, for better support of the ministry of the town, which contains 3 parishes, one vacant and 2 under sequestration, and that Robert Webber is for the present settled there and another expected if the augmentation is continued, — that Mr. Webber be confirmed as minister there, and the augmentation continued by the Committee for Maintenance of Ministers, with arrears. That the mayor, jurates, and common council of the town gather the tithes, &c of the churches, and their arrears, and pay the augmentation and other dues to Mr. Webber and such other ministers as shall be appointed, Also that Lieut.- Col. Kelsey, governor of Dover Castle, learn what is in arrear of the duties, and see them paid, or in default, report the persons refusing to Council. Approved 7 August.

32. 11 warrants for payment of money signed. [/. 15, pp. 457- 461.]

July 31. 86. Edw. Raddon to Col. Sydenham, AVbitehall. Considering

London, your weighty affairs, I would not mis-spend your time, were not my

request of public concern ; but as the interest of many precious

ones is wrapped up in it, I beg you to represent it to Council,

[1 page.}

July 31. 87. Reference by the Protector of the petition (missing) of PhU. Richart and Capt, Badiley, to General Desborow 'and the Admi- ralty Committee, to consider the most effectual way for obtaining right to be done to the petitioners and others in their condition, and for regaining the English captives at Tunis and elsewhere from slavery. They are to confer with Gen. Blake about its speedy execution. [Copy, § page.'\

■ July 31. 88. Capt. Thos. Sparling to the Admiralty Committee. I de- TBe Assistance, livered the 30 boxes of money to the deputy treasurer at Leith, and am going, to ply upon the North of Scotland, by order of General ■ Monk, to surprise 2 of the enemies' small men-of-war cruising about Pentland and the coasts, but they get into harbours where our ships cannot approach them. The only ship here fit for the work is the Primrose, which is ordered to attend about the garrison of Ayr, and the service suffers for want of other vessels fit for the purpose. [1 page.}

July ? 89. Petition of divers well affected citizens of Norwich to the Protector. According to the instrument of government and proclama- tion, we met, as required by the sheriffs, Chris. Jay and Roger Mingay, to choose 2 members. The first nominee was Col. Chas. George Cocke, and no man opposing him, he was elected, whereon he desisted from standing for Norfolk. The second named was Thos. Barrett, against

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whom Bernard Church was set up, and the vote yielded to him, and the election was supposed to he over. But the old spirit wrought again, antl the sheriffs proclaimed by trumpet and beUman (never before used means) that all freemen might come and vote at another place, and set up a stranger, John Hobart, who was followed by the disaffected, with a crew of hostlers, tapsters, &c., some no freemen, with many indigent people ; and then the sherifis declared CoL Cocke must go to the poll or lose, though many men had departed, and thus the instrument of government was slighted. We beg conforma- tion of Cocke's election. [Copy. 123 signatures.']

July ? 90. Observations concerning the late King's servants and creditors,

being a statement that, on orders prefixed of Council, SO June, 1654, and of the committee of CouncU to whom the relief of the servants and creditors of the late King, was committed, 4 July, — that the trustees for their sale send in to the said Committee a list of the said goods which were reserved for the State, what has been delivered and the value, and what borrowed for the Navy— a list was brought in, and a committee of assistants appointed to examine the whole business.

The list is not authentic, for it speaks of goods brought into the Tower with the Scottish records which never were committed to'the Trustees for sale of the late King's goods, and there are other mis- takes.

The business is a close design, the contrivers of which, Mr. Oldis- worth and Wm. Thomas, do not appear. Those who appear for the servants and creditors are Thos. Manley, clerk of the kitchen, who should not be admitted because he went to Oxford, but he pretends to be a discoverer; Mr. Jackson of the sequestration office, who has bought at a low scale many warrants of the creditors, &;c.; and Mr. Hooke, keeper of the Tennis Court, St. James's, who has had more than his due from the Committee for sale of goods, Mr. Eous being his kinsman.

In 1651, Oldisworth and,Thomas procured a Committee of Parlia- ment to examine the Committee for sale of the goods, hut nothing that was presented was proved then, nor in 1652 and 1653 when the Committee was petitioned against

Now they have renewed their petition to the Protector, a Com- mittee of assistants is appointed, and all will be gone over again. It should be considered,

(1.) That there are many good people, widows, and orphans for

whom nothing has been done. (2.) Divers in the 2nd list have not had all their money. (3.) The petitioners are thus qualified ;

i. Many are paid tiU 29 Sept 1642. ii. Many are delinquents and should not be paid, iii. Many claim more than their due, as Wm. Thomas

4,000i. instead of 400;. iv. Many claim pensions and debts not intended to he relieved by the fiist Act of Parliament.

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V. Many claim debts from the Committee who ought

to be paid otherwise, so that 20,000Z. will not

satisfy their demands, whereas 4,000i. ought to do

it if properly managed.

Honest men will be appointed, but many do not understand the

government of the late King's family, and caution should he used to

know what every servant had when the King was absent as well as

present, and certificates will be produced which will mislead, and

cause tbe Committee for sale of the goods to make many errors,

for not one of Uiem had been an officer in the house ; and do what

you can, tmless you employ knowing men, you will be abused.

[2| pages.]

July ? 91. Note that Thos. Hall of Donuington is the common solicitor

for those rioters in Lincolnshipe, and an opposer o£ all public works which are the enriching of the nation, is a mean person, and ia only chosen knight of the shire for his factious humour ; also that Sir Wm, Ermyn and John Hatcher are much fitter. '[Scrap.']

VOL. LXXIV. Aug. 1-22, 1654.

Aug, 1, . 1. Petition of the weU-affected inhabitants of Tiverton to Council. We met of right to choose our hurgesa, and elected Major John Elackmore, hut were overpowered by numbers, many of whom were disabled to vote, having acted a^inst Parliament since 1641 ; they elected Eob. Shapeote, a field officer under the late King, who, since the reducing of the country, has endeavoured to support a maUgnant minister, and discountenanced the interests of Parlia- ment. We beg that we, who have most of us served Parliament in person, may not be debarred of our rights, but that Blaekmore may be admitted to sit. [1 page, 4 seals, but no signal/iires.]

[Aug. 1.] 2. Petition of Peter Bere, sen., Sam. Foote, and the well-affected of Tiverton, co. Devon, to the Committee for elections. Being employed by the town to present you the petition against Shap- eote, we have exhibited a charge and presented a petition against him, but cannot prove it without an order to summon witnesses. We beg one to summon John Chishall, pastor, John Ware, PhiL Bradmead, and — Orchard, to make good the charge. [| page,]

2. L Exceptions agamst the election of Mob. Shapeote. Some who hore arms against Parliament engaged men to vote for him,. Some such came to the toum hxdl at the election, and caUed his party together, and threatened the % ■who ca/me to vote.

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None of his electors were godly, few civilised, hut one has served Parlia/ment. Most of them took an oath to assist the late King, especially agavnst Lyme amd Ply- mouth, when titey stood out.

Shapcote wa^s a field officer, and defended the Ki/n^s interest by argument in Exeter. He did riot come in to ' the Parliament till the Earl of Essex was like to carry the West hefore hvm. He has always defended the cavaliers, and has expressed great affection for Mr. Newte, so that the people ea^ect their old sequestrated mi/nister back, and will hardly notice Mr. Rovith, though settled by his High- ness' order.

He is a great promoter of ga/ming, frequents alehouses and taverns, bowling and cock Ttiatckes, and draws s together to them. [1 page.1

2. II- List of Rob. Skapcote's 47 electors, a/nd notes of their ser- vices to the King. Also note that § of Major Blachmore's dectors bore arms for Parliament in all the late troubles, and the rest assisted. [1 page.]

2. HI. Deposition of Edm. Bere and And. Surd to Shapcote's being at a howling match till m,idnight with other cavaliers, having 3 ta/ntems, a/nd then sitting dri/nMng and card-playing till 4 in the morning. [§ pagei\

2. IV. Deposition of John Chishall, minister of Tivei'ton, that he was reproached by Shapcote for censuring him in the pulpit, though having only spoken against the dis- affected, and that Shapcote threatened him, a/nd wade hi/m fear to go ahout. 18 Aug. 1654. [1 page."] ,

2. v. Deposition by Lewis Stucley that Shapcote maintained the King's cause against him by argument in Exeter, and is scdd to have been a major u/itder Sir John Acla/nd for the King. 19 Aug. 1654. [^ pa^c.]

Aug. 1. 3. Petition of John Legate, minister of Bamham, Suffolk, to the Protector. As you encouraged me to hope for help, I represent that my weight of debts, and the pressing of my creditors compel me to withdraw, not only from my relations, but from my ministry, lest T be deprived of liberty. My debts were chiefly caused by venturing my estate for the common cause in the late troubles, when I was faithful in the midst of temptation,

I beg a yearly allowance from the trustees for maintenance of ministers, with arrears from their investiture, to be charged on rents due but detained, that I may quiet the clamours of my creditors, and return to my charge. I shall pray that God may still be a wall of fire about you, carry you safe through present dangers, and give you a public spirit and upright head to carry on the great work He has called you to. "With special reference thereon to Council. 1 June 1654. [1 sheet.'] An/aexing,

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Vol. LXXrV. , I. StateTYient of his case and petition, urging precedents of aUowamces apart from augmentations granted hy the m/misters' trustees, as 2001. a year to Mr. Dury, 60i. to Sd)astian Smith, 1001. to Mr. Hartlib, and pensions to •mi/tkisters' widows. Though the revenues are over- charged, they i/mprove hy the falling in of leases, and the cessation of grants to unworthy mi/nisters, who cannot obtain the certificate of the Gom/mittee for approbation of

Legate was one of those who threw the first stone against the prelatical hierarchy, and the earliest engaged in this great cause, when it was expeiw/ue and hazardous to appear, and has prosecuted it with zeal, to tlie neglect of himself, and thiis contracted great debts, and his benefice does not give him, a howse to dwell in. [1 page.]

Aug, 1. Reference thereon in Council to Sir A, A. Cooper, Mr. Strickland, and Major-Gen. Skippon. [X 75, p. 463.]

Aug. 1, Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. Order on report from the Commissioners on the account of "WTiitelock's embassy to Sweden, to advise that the articles of peace agreed on by him and the Commissioners from Sweden be ratified under the Great Seal.

4. Mackworth, Jones, Strickland and Pickering to consider the regulation of the law formerly printed, and out of it to offer what they judge expedient, and to prepare an Ordinance accordingly.

5. The Ordinance of indemnity to the English Protestants of Munster, Ireland, to be printed and published.

8. The house of the Earl of Chesterfield having become a re- ceptacle for disaffected persons, the weekly allowance granted to him and his lady is to cease.

12. Mackworth reports from the Committee several clauses to be added to the Ordinance for regulating the jurisdiction of the Chancery Court ; .the Ordinance read, amended, passed, and ordered to be printed and published.

13. Fiennea reports amendments to the Ordinance appointing a Committee of Adventurers for lands in Ireland for determining differences, which was read, passed, and ordered to be printed and published. [J. 75, pp. 463, 464.]

SomerEet.

;. 1. 4. J. Garret to Mr Pocock, Strand. Amongst the burgesses

"■ "" elected for next Parliament is Chas. Staynings, of whom I have received the enclosed information, with request to recommend it to some one who wishes to promote the public good, as sad dangers will arise from corrupt members sitting in Parliament. They want the opinion of some one of the Council, on the following queries, as in the order for return of writs, it appears that the major part of Council are to approve the qualifications of the persons elected.

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Aug. 1. 1. Whether, if this charge he proved, it will disahle Mr. Stay-

nings from sitting, for else it was ridiculous to prosecute it.

2. How the case had best he proved ; it must be either by a sudden and strict search about his person, &c., for the libels and verses named, or else hy examination of witnesses, who being friends and relations, will only answer on oath, which would be chargeable for a private purse.

3. Whether this should not be prosecuted before the sitting down of Parhament, or it may prove tedious and of uncertain issue, I beg a speedy answer, when I will give the name of the informer, [l| pages.] Enclosing.

4. I- Informat'lon thai Okas. Staynings is a malignemt, amd hm shown disaffection hy discourses and writings, hri/nging odium on Parliannent's proceedings, espedaUy ahowt the execution of the late King, whose book ao prevailed on his judgment, that he believes kim the justest and best p^-imce that ever governed this nation. Se composed several verses in praise of this book, which hook he always carries about him, amd reads to mcmy. Be composed a Kbel upon the subscribing the engagement, which has these lines.

" Then lets subscribe, and go thorough stitch. As long as we are governed by a soldiet^s switch." On (Ae election of the Protector, he wrote : — " / laugh at wondering ai the act thalfs done And at deputes of dissolution. Of th' lawfulness of th' act, and why t Without, against all just authoritie. There's none for laws and against power will speak. I plainly see, but when their side's too weak. The King would fain have pur^d the house of Jive, Because they stole the King's perogative. The States would needs the rotten, members out. Because tliey hindered what they went about. Fairfax inverts both houses into one, And that's as bad^s a dissolution. A Cromwell makes all people take an oath, Twere pity two Iwuses should hold them both. For which good service, and a trick withal The pack remaining m/ike him General. And in requital of their good intent. He constitutes a/nother Pa/rliament. The law that brought the wpper house to yours Is sure the same that put you out of doors. And why should tJtat be told so great a sin Without the doors, which was not so within ? To seven years' service you could well agree. And are you angry now he sets you free ? If you'll not take the freedom he does give. Pray be content to serve him while you live.

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The tiling which PcurUcumerKt did first interid The Qen&rcd hath brought wnio cm end. For as at first it was your good vntent To bring delinqu&nts to diie punishment, HI counsellors, enemies to the State, WJiore-masters, drunkards, and a juggling pate, The army now hath done% and when they went, They fovAid them, in the house of Parliament. Now old reformers for delinquents go. For here are those that dare recall them so ; And old delvnquents may come home agai/n And show thew faces, just like honest men. An old Bimne m,ust for new doctrines seek Which are Twt fovmd in th' Hebrew nor the Greek ; And thats the reason why the gifted teatJiers, Impounding of the word, excel our preachers. Now to reward the a/rmy for this thvng. Let all be lords, and let my lord be hing ; And if the king and lords do please to rule, Who votes for Commons I uMl vote a fool." [2 pages-l

Aiig. 2. 5. Petition of Col. David Barclay to the Protector. I ana a just creditor to the Earl MarshaJ [of Scotland] for l,500i. borrowed by him in July 1648, to pay debts contracted before 1648 ; but he being one of the persons exempted from pardon, his estate is not to be charged with anything done by him since April 1648 ; therefore this sum being the most of my subsistence, I shall be in a worse case than most of the excepted persons, which I have not deserved by any opposition to Parliament or you, since 1648, for though frequently urged, I refused to engage in the late war. In 1652, 1 waa a com- missioner for electing the deputies to perfect the union of the nations, and have always been ready to promote the Parliament's interest, applying both to Major-Gen. Deane, and CoL Lilbume, when commanders-in-chief. I beg your order to the Commissioners for determining the claims on the estates of excepted persons, to allow this debt, though beyond the date allowed by the rules. With holograph reference thereon by the Protector to Council, Major-Gen. Lambert to take care of it. {l^pages."]

Aug. 2. Order in Council that the Commissioners at Leith examine the

matter, and if they find that petitioner had no hand in the late war against the Commonwealth, and that the rest of bis petition is true, they are to order the debt to be paid. The Committee for de- termining claims on Scotch estates to observe what the Leith Com- ' ■ shall order. [/. 78,;^. 465.]

Aug. 2. Council. Day's l.u^„„u..u5o.

4. To prepare an Ordinance for settling post fines. Mackworth to bring it in.

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Aug. 2. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

5. Lambert, Desborow, Sydenham, and Jones, to prepare an estab- lishment for the armies in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

6. Mackworbh, Montague, and Jones, to bring in an Ordinance to empower the Irish Commissioners to compound with all Protestant delinquents there not excepted from pardon, provided the fines are not less than 2 years' value of their estates as they were in 1640.

11, 12. Hi SI Highness nominating to Council the Lords Commis- sioners Whiteloek, Widdrington, and Lisle, the Lords Chief Justices Kolles, and St. John, Ed. Montague, Wm. Sydenham, and Wm. Masham to be Treasury Commissioners, — resolved that each one is approved by Council. [/. 75, pp. 464-466.]

Aug. 2. Pres. Lawrence to the Lord Mayor and aldermen of London.

Whitehall. His Highness and Council hear that a gi'eat part of the first 3 of

the last 6 months' assessment for London is stiU in arrear, which

will hinder public service, and subject the defaulters to free quarter.

We therefore desire you to get in the arrear speedily. [/. 75, p. 465.]

Aug.'S, 6. Petition of John Langbam, late alderman of London, to the

Protector. On complaint of pressure on my person and estate, you ordered the Council of State to hear my counsel about the import from Holland of some silks and cotton yam, exported hence in the time of my restraint. On encouragement, I told my factors beyond seas to send the goods, hoping for my order before their arrival ; but the time of Council is so taken up that I cannot obtain an audience. Pray grant me license, if they arrive, to receive them, on payment of customs, and on bond to stand to the order of Council, without danger of confiscation. With order thereon that Council speedily determine the case, but if the goods arrive before, petitioner may receive them on bond, on the terms named in this petition. 31 July 1654. [1 page.]

Aug, 3. Order in Council on the question negativing the petition. [/, 75, p. 467.]

Aug. 3. 7. Petition of Ant. Miidmay to the Protector. I was employed by the late Parliament and Council of State to attend the late King's children at Carisbrook Castle, Isle of Wight, with certain allowances, which were in arrears when Henry Stuart was sent beyond seas. The late Council of State ordered them to be paid by the Revenue Committee, and that Committee ordered payment from the Exchequer, but there is a restriction of payment there. As I contracted debts to maintain the children, I beg you will take otF the restraint, and order my 2691. IQs. arrears. With reference thereon to Council, 14 April 1654. [1 page.]

Aug. 3. Reference thereon by Council to Thos. Fauconberg, to state what is in arrear to Miidmay of the sum allowed by Parliament for main- tenance of the late King's children. [/. 75, p. 467.]

Aug. 3. 8. Petition of Isaac Preston, bailiff, and other aldermen and com- mon councilmen of Great Yarmouth, to Council. On receipt of a writ from the sherifi" of Norfolk to the bailiff's, we published to the

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aldermen and common councilmen for the election of our 2 members of Parliament to te at the Guildhall on 6 Jidy, when we met, and chose Col. Wm. Goffe and Thos. Dunne, an alderman, it being the ancient custom of the borough to elect the burgesses in common council. But other freemen of the place, who are dissatisfied with its preaent government, proceeded in a popular way to elect 2 other burgesses, which we consider of dangerous consequence to the future peace of the place. Signed by Thos. Bendish, Sam. Shipdham, and Wm. Emperour. [1 2X^9^-}

Aug. 3. Note that divers of the petitioners were called before the Council, and the Lord President informed them that the matter is proper for Parliament to determine, but Council will try to preserve their just right and the interest of honest men. [/. 75, p. 468.]

Aug. 3. Council. Day's Proceedings.

5, Order on a report from the clerks of Council [see SI March, p. Gl wpM] that the following sums be paid out of Council's contingencies to the clerks, &c., of the Parliament Committees, viz. : —

Thos. Lawes, clerk of the Trade Com- £ s. d. raittee - - - - -38 80

1. Thetford, doorkeeper - - 23 7 4

" 11 10 0

Wm. Palby, clerk of the Prisoners' Com- mittee - - - - -

Wm. Thompson, clerk of the Committee for Advance of Learning - - -

153 5 4 Av/nexiTig, 9. r. Report of the cl&i'ks to {he effect of tlie above order. [1 sheet.] 9. II. Draji of the above report, noted as read 27 April 1654. [1 page.]

9. III. JVbies of calculation of Lawes' salary at 100^. a year, So.

[1 page.]

6. An Ordinance for 200^. to be paid to Mary Logan by the Com- missioners at Leith, being approved by the Protector, passed.

7. An Ordinance for the better support of the Universities in Scotland read, and referred to Lambert, Sydenham, Pickering, Mack- worth, Fiennes, Skippon, and Strickland, to speak with the Scotch Ministers and others on the present debate in Council, and report.

8. Lambert reports an Ordinance touching the fines imposed, by the Ordinance of pardon and grace to the people of Scotland, on several persons therein mentioned, which was read, and referred to the above-mentioned Commissioners.

10. To advise an Ordinance authorising the allowance of 2,000i. as doubled money to John Clerke.

11. An Ordinance to raise 60 0^. for Ed. Elvines, alderman of Worcester, out of delinquents' estates in that county, read and com- mitted.

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Aug. 3. Council. Day'a Proceedings {cont)

12. The Treasury Commissioners to consider tlie best way to transfer the receipts at Haberdashers' Hall and Goldsmiths' Hall to the public Treasury.

14. Pickering, Strickland, and Jones to direct the method of paying out of the lO.OOOJ. ordered for Council's contingencies, and to see the plate served in for his Highness and the money due on Francis Downham's warrant for household stuff first satisfied.

16. FaJconbridge to audit Col. Rob. Hammond's account for money received from the public revenue, and to report. [J. 75, jjp. 467- 469.] Aug. 3. 10. Wm.Vane,tohisbrother,'Sir Hen.Vane,jun.,Bellew,Lincoln- Eavenswortt shire, to be foi'warded by the Grantham postmaster to Boston, and *^ *' thence sent as directed. I send an abstract of Latham's account of the arrears left him to collect, and rents received last Lady Day. My father is resolved to keep me here till after Michaelmas, when I will look after your rents, and hope then to keep you com- pany when you go southward.

Sir Arthur [Hesilrigg] has been in these parts a fortnight, and seems to have been chosen both in Leicestershire and Newcastle against his will, and is in great straits whether to act in Parliament or keep out, but will stay hereabouts till Michaelmiis. Some report you are chosen for Lincolnshire.

You will know the considerable success our forces have lately had against the Scotch under Middleton. [1 page.] Annexing,

10. I. Note of com and hay brought m, or stUl to bring m, on

certain farms. With marginal note [by Wm. Vane].

4 Aug. 1654, [1 page.]

Aug. 4. 11. Petition of Wm. Dutton, prisoner to the fool^ard in the

Mews, to the Protector, for the liberty of his own house, on bail.

Coming from France 8 weeks since with his Highness' pass, was

apprehended, brought to London, and sent to the Mews. Has long

had quartan ague, and now has scurvy, gout, dropsy, and stone,

which will increase by restraint, and render his life most miserable.

With reference to Council's speedy consideration. [1 page.'}

Aug. 4. 12. Petition of Jos. Sheldon, prisoner with the Serjeant-at-arms, to the Protector, for discharge. I have been 10 weeks close prisoner by youi- order, endangering health and fortune ; as I subsist only by my trade, I shall be undone if my chargeable imprisonment continue ; I have always been unblameable, and never acted against govern- ment. With reference thereon to Council. [1 page.}

Aug. 4. 13. Petition of Thos. Bunce, prisoner in the Tower, to the Pro-

tector. Thanks for the mingled justice and mercy in his liberty on bail. His restraint has taught him that he ought to walk inoffen- sively, but its continuance makes him lose much precious time, which might be spent in showing his affection to government. Begs liberty, i^at he may wipe away some of the tears of a tender mother. With reference thereon to Council. [1 sheet.]

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Aug. 4. 14. Petition of John Digby to the Protector and CounciL I am bound in 500Z. to attend your fiu^^her orders, whereby I neglect my own affairs, having QOOl. of com growing and nobody to look to it. I pray a hearing to prove my innocency, or discharge on begging your pardon for not resenting the injuries done Sir W. Farmer aa much as you expected, and as I now think I was bound to have done. [1 page."]

Aug, 4. Orfer thereon for his release, and for delivery to him of the bond to attend Council's pleasure touching the differences between him and Sir Wm. Farmer, Bart. [J. 75, p. 470.]

Aug. 4f. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on report from the Commissioners for preservation of customs on Col. John Gierke's letter (referred to them June 21), — concerning the proceedings of Lazarus Bramble, owner of the Hercules of the Isle of Wight, laden with coals, seized at Guernsey, because he directed it to St, Malo, contrary to the sale of the lading ; — that although there appeared a fraudulent intention to deceive, yet as it was not executed, the ship and lading be discharged, and Bramble be at liberty to unlade it where he please. Approved 7 Aug. AnTiexmg,

15. I. Beport on which this order is fov/nded. 27 July 16-54. [1 page.]

3. Order that the Commissionei's for Customs pay ^ the subsidy for goods that have been or shall be exported since 30 March last, on due proof as directed by the 2nd article in the instructions ap- pended to the book of rates, though they have been or may be sold, or of any such goods exported, provided their form or nature has not been altered.

The Committee for preservation of Customs to be authorised to issue warrants as they might have done before 24 June last for dis- posing'of the Algiers duty, and the new Friday 4th coals (sic) granted for relief of the poor. Approved 7 Aug.

4. Order on report from the Committee on the petition of the Committee for the accounts of the Commonwealth, that on account of service done, 100^. apiece be paid to John Greensmith, Hen. Robinson, and Pierce Robinson, members of the Committee, to be paid out of the Committee's Treasury. For their future satisfaction, and for service, and other mattei-a in the petition, they may appeal to Parliament.

5. 6. Desborow and Sydenham to tell Alderman Fowke the sense of Council on to-day^s debate concerning him, viz. : that in con- sideration of his losses and sufferings, 3 Charles, for his refusal, in obedience to Parliament, to pay tonnage and poundage, 5,000^. be assigned him from the fines set by the Act of pardon for Scotland, in course after previous claims thereon of Col. Horton, and if any part remain unpaid, it shall be provided for some other way.

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Aug. i. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont).

7. An Ordinance for better support of the univeTsities and putlic preachers in Scotland read, amended, and agreed to.

8. An Ordinance to allow certain debts and payments to the University of Glasgow read, agreed to, and passed.

9. Also an Ordinance for setting up lectures in Scotland.

10. The Ordinance passed Aug. 1 about a Committee for Adven- turers for lands in Ireland, not being yet printed, amendments moved by Maj.-Gen. Lambert agreed to. [/. 75, pp. 470-472.]

Aug. -^. 16. William Marquis of Newcastle to Sec. Nicholas. Remind Antwerp, his Majesty to renew to mo those offices and places that his late father gave me, that others may not pass them, his Majesty not knowing of it. They are: —

Lord Lieutenant of co. Notts,

Lord Lieutenant of Sherwood Forest, which that worthy person the Earl of Clare has had from Parliament since my misfortune. Gustos rotulorum of eo. Notts, Gustos rotulorum of co, Northumberland, If it please God his Majesty comes to his throne, which I make no doubt of, I may certainly take hack all my lands which the rebels have got possession of, without troubling his Majesty, even though my traitorous servants have sold them to rebels, for the law would give them me ; but I name this that an exception may be made for them, if the King should give to any courtier or others any of the rebels who have any of ray land. [2 pages, holograpk.^

Aug, 7. 17. Petition of Alex. Elaire, tailor, of Rood Lane, London, to the

Protector. I have been prisoner in the Tower since 12 June, because letters were casuaJly or maliciously directed to me from persons I never knew, I have told all I could imagine about them to Dr. More, that he may inform you. When I was examined by you and Council, aU my books of accounts, bills, &g. were taken, and and now I cannot foUow my calhng, and my wife and children have nothing to subsist on. I beg release on bail, and restoration of my books and papers. With order thereon granting the petition. [1 sheet.]

An". 7. 18. Petition of Joanna Savile to Council. His Highness granted

me i of what I should discover, for my great sufferings by fire, &a, and for a debt of 6,075 J, I have real discoveries to make, one being of Crown lands worth SOOi. a year, but as I know not where to bring them, I pray you to appoint a Committee to receive them ; I have been at charges 3 months since obtaining the order. [1 page.}

Aug, 7. 19. Petition of Hum. Eagaley, prisoner in the Tower, to the

Protector, to be brought to trial, or released and acquitted. Was taken from Highgate 21 May, and sent to the Tower for high treason, where he has lain at great charge and prejudice to his health, without examination or ; accusation. Has never offended ■ against government, and there must have been misinformation. With re- ference thereon to Council. [1 sheet]

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19. I. Wmrani hy Council to Col. Barhstead, Lieutenant of tha Tower, receive and keep him prisoner for high crimes agai-rw ^is Higlmess and the State. WhitekoM, 21 May 1654, I page.]

Aug. 7. 20. Petition of And. George, dancing master, prisoner under Col.

Goffe's guards, to the Protector, for release. Coming out of France 2 months ago, was taken on siispieion of being one in the late plot, but never examined, and lies forgotten, being a poor man, and living only by his profession. Is innocent of any plot against his Highness or the State. With reference thereon to Council. [1 sheet.]

Aug. 7. 21. Petition of Theodore Nandin, M.D., to the Protector. ^ I have

been imprisoned since 23 May last, whereby I and my wife and little children are reduced to extreme poverty. No true information can be given about me of designs against you or the State. I revealed all I knew of the French agent's designs, and acknowledged my imprudence in not telling you of it. I will humble myself in the lowest manner for any offence, and I am accused of several other heavy ones besides this. I beg release on bail, with liberty to follow my calling. With reference thereon to Council. [1 sheet.]

Aug. 7. Approval by the Protector of 16 orders, 17 July to 4 Aug. [I. 75, p. 472.]

Aug. 8. 22. Petition of Dorcas, widow of Dr. John Braine, minister of

Soake, near Winchester, to the Protector. Her husband was sent to Soake by a Parliament Committee, and remained till his death. The Sequestration Committee were ordered to pay him 100?. a year, of which Wl. was due at his death. Begs payment thereof, and an allowance from the stipend for herself and 8 small children, her creditors having taken all she has. With reference thereon to Council, 31 July 1654. [1 page.] AnTtexing,

22. I. Order hy the Couniy Committee for payment to Braine of dOl. arrears of his augmentation, as Kis fa/mily are ne- cessitous, and it would he dishonourable to Parliament if he were not paid. 3 Nov. 1649. With note of his receipt of 501. thereof. [1 page.]

22. II. Order of the Committee for Plundered Ministers that his augmentation be paid from Whorwell rectory, sequestered from Sir Edvj. Nicholas, delinquent. 26 Dec. 1649. [| page.]

22. III. Like order on hia petition for his arrears to he paid from, the said rectory, Mr. Woodv>ard, late minister of Crux Easton, being first paid. 19 June 1650. [1 page.]

22. IV. Like m-der for payment therefrom of iOl. arrears to Mr. Braine. IG Oct. 1650. [I page.] P 842. T

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Aug. 8. Order thereon in Council that Falconbridge pay her the iOl.

arrears, and that Major, Rous, and Sydenham consider either to settle a pension of 30?. a year on her from the revenues for maintenance of ministers, or to relieve her from discoveries some other way, and report. Ordinance passed 10 Aug. Approved 14 Aug. [J. 75, pp. 476, 478, 486.]

Aug, 8, Declaration in Council that as several licenses have been granted the Earl of Clanricard to continue in England, in order to his transport beyond seas, but he has desired a prolongation, having been unable to dispatch his business, he is to be suffered to remain in England, without let or molestation, till 1 Oct., he acting nothing prejudicial to the State. [/. 112,2'. ^^-1

Aug, 8. CoxiNCiL. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Admiralty Committee to issue a warrant to pay to Wm. Hempson, deputy treasurer to Gen. Blake's squadron, for the fleet going into the Mediterranean, 1 ,000?., and to provide letters of credit for the commander of the fleet, to take up sums not exceeding 11,000?., while they remain abroad; the Navy treasurer to pay the money on the letters of credit Approved and passed 11 Aug,

3. The Treasury Commissioners to consider where 8,000?. may best be charged, to make up the 5,000?. to be paid out of the customs to 13,000?,, to complete the provision for his Highness' household to 9 months, ending 16 Sept, 1654.

5. The 36?. a year augmentation allowed to Nath. Brewster, late minister of Neatishead and Irstead, Norfolk, to be continued to John Leverington, a person of eminent gifts, now minister there, and the Trustees for maintenance of ministers to pay it oo certificate from the Committee for approbation of public preachers. Approved 19 Aug. Annt^jmig,

23. I. Certificate hy the Trustees for mavntenance of tninisters, in pwrsuaTice of orders from, the Committee for refo^-raatvyn of the Utmierdtiea of 26 Sept. and 27 Nov. 1650, tJiat 34?. he grcmted for increase of maintenanee to Nath. Brewster, viz. : 111, from Seatishead, reserved to the late Bishop of Norwich; 10?. from Attlehridge rectory; and 13?. from North Elmham rectory, his present m/iintenance being but 60?, a year. 31 Dec. 1651. [| page, copy.]

6. The Ordinance for support of the Scotch Universities and public preachers being approved with some alterations, passed, and to be printed.

7. The instructions for Gen. Mont, Commander-in-chief of the forces in Scotland, to be put in execution with the advice of Col. Geo. Fenwiek and Capt Charles Howard, read and agreed to.

8. The whole number of his Highness' lifeguard to be 45, besides officers, all with increased pay ; captain, SOs, a day, soldiers, 5s,, trumpeters, 4s., &c. The army establishment to be altered accord- ingly, and the Army Committee to issue their warrants accordingly. Agreed to 11 Aug, Approved 14 Aug.

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9. Thereport of an Ordinance for postage of letters inland and

foreign, as amended by the Committee, read, and the time settled at

3 years from June 30, 1653, and some other amendments agreed to.

IL An Ordinance for the relief of creditors and poor prisoners,

with Henry Proby's name instead of — Warcup's, and the time fixed

for Nov. 1, agreed to.

12. The petition of John Earl of Cassilis referred to Montague, Mackworth, and Jones, to report.

13. The Act for settling the 4 forests to be read first at the next sitting of Council.

14. Pickering and Strickland to enquire whether the prices con- tracted for with merchants for goods for the Protector are reasonable, and report; they include, with others of less value.

£ 8. d.

John Stone, 6 pieces of tapestry hang- ings, story of Vulcan, Mars and Venus, in his Highness' lodgings at Whitehall- - - - 350 0 0

John Boulton, 5 pieces of rich crras

hangings, being the 5 senses - 375 0 0

Ealph Grafton, 6 pieces of tapestry,

storj' of Hero and Leander - 180 0 0

Clement Kannersley,hangings, tapestry,

Turkey carpets, &c. - - 168 6 0

15. Wm. Lenthall, master of the E-olls, or in his absence Wm. Ryley, to deliver to Clement Kinnersley, for his Highness, all the wardrobe goods which came out of Scotland at the taking of Stirling Castle, now in the Tower, i.e., the 2 rich canopies, 3 chairs of State, 1 foot- stool, 6 high stools, 1 crimson velvet furniture for a bed, and divers silk curtains. Approved 19 Aug.

16. Gen. Blake to deliver to Kinnersley for his Highness' service 2 pieces of tapestry hangings — the story of Hercules — which came from CoL Walton, being lent him with other things from Somerset House. Approved 19 August.

18. An Ordinance for'redress of abuses on the Thames, as amended by the Committee, agreed to.

19. 34. Order on petition of Thos. Marshall, collector of Customs at Eye — stating that the seamen belonging to 13 French ships laden with bank fish were taken by our fleet, and have repaired from Pljrmouth to Rye for their passage home, having no means left for their subsistence — that Marshall allow each of them during the delay before their passage *3d. a day, which will be repaid out of the receipt for prize goods, and that he try to get them a passage quickly. Approved 19 August.

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the Cotmcii in Ireland ; aiso to send to the Commissioners for approbation of public preachers, to recommend a fit person for their minister.

21. The business of Nathamel and Thos. Young to be considered at the next sitting. [I. pp. 473—6.]

Aug. 8. Order by the Commissioners for appeals on Excise that, whereas by Act of 16 Sept. 1645, all merehants, importet^, &c., are ordered on notice to give in accounts of goods sold, bartered, spent, or on hand ; and whereas by Act of 14 Aug. 1649, the Excise Commis- sioners may once a year or oftener, require like accounts of importers of foreign goods ; yet divers merchants trading in wines from Spain have not given in the accounts demanded, and have been summoned foe arrears, whereupon they crave allowance for leakage and other accidents on their past accounts, and future assurance of the excise of wines according to tnnnage :— Now all who subscribe their submission to this order this month are to be acquitted of all reckon- ings on former Acts, and to account in future according to the Act of J 649, and according to the entry of the tonnage of each ship, and 22 per cent to be allowed for leakage, &c. Extraordinary eases to be referred to the said Commissioners, hut in general cases, no other abatements to be expected. AH who subscribe hereto are to bring in 7 days a statement on oath what Spanish wines they had before 25 March 1654, and what they have imported since, and the 22 per cent, shall be allowed. Those who do not subscribe shall be proceeded against by the laws of excise, without favour or pardon, [Excise Coll. pp- 141-7, Vol 98, June 1655.]

Aug. 10. Council. Day's Proceedings,

1. The Admiralty Commissioner to sit in the late Gen, Blake's room in Whitehall. The surveyors to order the rooms to he pre- pared.

3. Order for a warrant to the Treasury Commissioners to pay Dr. Rich. Minshall, master of Sydney College, Cambridge, the arrears of the augmentation settled by Parliament on the master- ship.

8. An Ordinance for Sir John Wollaston and the former Treasurers at War, and the Treasurers for sequestration and composition to pay money on warrants fram the Army Committee read, and agreed to.

9. 25, 26. His Highness' learned counsel to consider the draft of " an Ordinance for vesting in the mayor, bailiffs, and burgesses of " Berwick on Tweed lands and tenements within the bounds of the " town, for the perpetual repair of the bridge there," and to report. [/. 75, pp. 477-478.] Annexing,

26. L II. Meportby Solicitor-Gene^-al Wni. Ellis, suggesting several alterations in the above Ordinance submitted to him by

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Council, and making several queries thereon. 12 August 1654. [2 copies, 1^ pages^^

26. III. IV, Answer to the doubts or queries made by Mr. Solicitor, arguing in favour of the grant of la/nde, as Berwick is not hov/ad to repair the bridge, it being made by King James, and maintained by him and his son out of the Exchequer. Aug. 1654. [2 copies.']

Aug. 10. 27. Petition of Lieut. Edw. Harper, and Ensign Arnold Baxter, for ^e church ofGiodinStopford, to the Protector. God has gathered together many of his people in fellowship, and provided for them Sam. Eaton, who haa been pastor there and atDuekenfield 10 years, ajid a famous instrument for conversion and tuilding up ; hut by reason of taxes and other losses, they cannot maintain him well nor even continue their present small pittance to him. The State haa granted him 40^. a year, but many younger men have 100^., and few as httle as 40^, unless they have more from the place where they preach. Beg an addition to his salary. With reference thereon to Council, to direct a further allowance for him. [1 sheet.]

Aug. 10, 28. Petition of Gilbert Gerard, prisoner in the Tower, and dame Mary, his wife, to the Protector. Living in co. Worcester, I came to London last Easter, on business with John Gibbons, of Covent Garden, about the sale of some of my lands to pay my debts and supply myself ; but he being in Yorkshire, I should have returned home had not Mrs. Gibbons persuaded me to wait 10 days for him. When I had been here 3 weeks, I was apprehended on a crime of which I am wholly ignorant, and thereby put to great charges, and prevented prosecuting my business. I can produce my articles with Gibbons. I i beg release on bail or otherwise. With reference thereon to Council, to liberate him on bail, if they judge meet. [1 sheet.]

Aug. 10. 29. Petition of Rich. Willis, prisoner in the Tower, to the Pro- tector. I have been close prisoner since 26 May last, but neither loss of hberty nor friends so burdens me as the fear of being fallen into your displeasure. I hope in your compassion that you will accept sufficient bail for my enlargement, and I will express my gratitude by obedience. Also I still beg a license to transport some Irishmen to serve the Venetians against the Turks, engaging for the faithful performance of my propositions. With reference thereon to Council. [1 page7[

Aug. 10. 30, Petition of John Hippon, prisoner with the Mar.shal in James's garrison, to the Protector. Is very sorry to have offended, being a soldier in his Highness' own regiment and company. Begs discharge, and some allowance to pay for his diet and lodging, and wiU recom- pense his weakness with double fidelity. With reference thereon to Council, [1 stteet]

Aug. 10. 31. Petition of Edward Hudson, clerk, prisoner with the Marshal in James's garrison, to the Protector. Is contrite for his sin, as to

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obey the present higher powers ought to be the practice of all Christians. Begs that his deep sighings may be heard; is old, poor, and blind, has neither wife, child, nor near kinsman, and no means but what Providence sends him. Begs liberty, free dis- charge with the Marshal for diet and lodging, and some small pittance for subsistence, in imitation of Christ, who had special compassion for the blind. With reference thereon to Council. [1 sheet.]

Aug. 11. 32. Petition of Rich. Griffith, lats scholar in Eton College, to the Protector, I lost my preferment into King's CoUege, Cam- bridge, by the designation of Mr. Mole to the first vacant place. I hear of a resolution to send to Dr. Owen, or Dr. Arrowsmith, to reserve a place for one of the Eton scholars, who might come short on Mr. Mole's account, and beg it may be bestowed on me, as being the first that should have been preferred. [1 page.]

Aug. 11. Pres. Lawrence to Dr. Owen, dean of Christ Church; Oxford, and Dr. Arrowsmith, master of Trinity College, Cambridge. Bich. Griffith, a person of merit, piety, and proficiency, would have obtained University preferment before now, but for his Highness' respect for Mr. Mole, whose father lost his life in the Eomish inquisition for the truths of the Gospel. His Highness and Council request Griffith's preferment on the first occasion. [/. 175, y, 479.]

Aug. 11. 33, 34. Petition of divers well-afiected persons inLancashire and Cheshire, tenants to oppressing landlords, to the Protector. We have hazarded life and all in these wars to maintain the Parlia- ment's interest against bloody Papists and cavaliers, hoping to be set free from future bondage ; but the yokes of the oppressors are not yet broken, and their malice is 7 times hotter than before. They have turned some of us out of doors, and threaten to turn out the rest, for our service to Parliament, which will depopulate the northern counties, and dishearten thousands ; the redress is only in you. Let the Act for protecting tenants against oppressive landlords, read twice in the late Parliament before its dissolution, be revived and passed, or else appoint a Committee to hear the tenants, examine and certify, staying all ejections at law meantime, provided the certificates be returned before 31 Jan. 1654-5. [2 copies. Also I. &%No.im.]

[Aug. 11.] 35. Petition of the tenants of Thos. Dyke of Warthole, and others CO. Cumberland, to the Protector and Council. The Lord has permitted us, for our ignorance and obstinacy, to be vassals 500 years under the late monarchy of the Norman race, but he has now removed the yoke, and appointed you ruler of his people, to ease them of their oppressive burdens, la pursuance of our freedom, an Act was twice read in the late Parliament, but not passed on account of its dissolution ; therefore we present to you our intoler- able grievances from delinquent landlords, who lay yokes on us that would make us beggars to eternity. They aggravate our

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sorrows by the pretence that you are engaged to maintain their oppressions, but we hope you will take care —

1. That we may walk with the Lord without persecution,

2. That our Egyptian yoke may be taken off our neck. So will you be a Moses to this English Israel, and gain all hearts to loyal love and obedience. Having devoted our lives and estates to the carrying on of this great work, we heg that the intended Act before Council, solicited also by thousands in Cheshire and Lancashire, may be speedily established, or we released otherwise from the rage of our tyrants. With the names of Capt. Chas. Howard and 5 others suggested as Commissioners for examination. [1 sheef]

35. I. Particulars of the oppression of the landlords alluded to, m exacting fines, a/nd kerwts, gifts of poultry, compelling labour, forbidding the felling of wood or digging for stone, (fee. [] sAeei.]

Aug. 11, Reference of both the preceding petitions to Sir Chas. Wolsley, Sir A. A Cooper, Sir G. Pickering, Col. Mackworth, Maj.-Gen. Lambert, and Col. Jones, to report. [/. 75, p. 480.] Annexing,

36. I. Report on these petitions, that the said Act be resv/med,

and that meanwhile Sir Geo. Booth, Bart., amd 9 others, named for co. Chester ; Sir Ralph Ashton, of WhaUey, and 13 others for co. Lancaster; and Chas. Howard o/nd 6 othersjor co. Cwmherland, try an accom/modation betuieen landlords and tenants, and report the cases tvhere they fail. [Ih^ft, 2 3>p.]

Aug. 11. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. In the draft of Gen. Monk's order, dated June 14 last, the words " or such other lands as the Lord Deputy or Council shall think fit," to he added after " lying in counties Wexford and WickJow."

2. Jones, Mackworth, Strickland, and Sydenham to prepare and bring in an Ordinance for settling on Commissary-Gen, Reynolds so much land in Ireland as may make up 500Z. a year,

5, 6. The Ordinances for relief of creditors and redress of abuses in the Thames, with alterations and additions by the Protector, passed, and to be printed and published.

7. Au Ordinance to enable the soldiers who served in the late war to exercise any trade read, and referred to Desborow, Mackworth, Cooper, and Wolsley, to report. Annexing,

37. I. Report by Mackworth a/nd Sydenham, — on the petition of

several reduced officers a/nd soldiers for leave to betake thcTmelves to honest callings, from which they are pre- vented without 7 yea/rs' apprenticeship, by the privileges granted to corporations— that whoever has served 3 years between 1642 and 1653 should set up any trade of which he is capable, in any city or town, any law or custom ■* lotunthManding ; and if he be molested therefor, on proof

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that lie lias served 3 years, ike jury are to find him not guilty, and the plaintiff to fay hivn. double costs. 4 July 1654. [I>raft, 1 page.']

37. II. Copy of the above. [1 par/e.']

9. The draft of an Ordinance concerning the salaries of the Treasury officers read, and agreed to. Approved 14 Aug.

10. The officers for probate of wills to remove their office hooks and records from Westminster to the place in London where they were before.

11. 23. An Ordinance for empowering Commissioners for distribu- tion of money awarded to merchants for damages sustained by the detention of their .ships and goods in Denmark, read, and agreed to. Approved and passed.

12. 22. An Ordinance empowering Commissioners to appoint magistrates and counsel in the respective boroughs of Scotland for the next year read, and agreed to, approved with the names of the Commissioners, and to be printed and published.

13. Mr. Embree to find a convenient place out of Whitehall for the Commissioners for approbation of public preachers to sit.

16. The petition and report of Matth. Young of Stratford, co. Essex, referred to Montague, Desborow, and Sydenham, to report.

17- Mr. Elvine and Mrs, Guise's Ordinances to be considered next Monday.

18. Mackworth's report from the Committee on Ed. Dendy's peti- tion read. [/. 75, pp. 479-4S1.]

Aug. II. 38. Assignation by Wm. Davy of Mergondham, co. Norfolk,' to Sam. Porter, merchant tailor of London, of a debt of 3Z. 15s. due to him from Capt. John Edwin, Porter having paid Davy the said sum, [1 sheet.]

Aug. 11. 39. Capt. Will, Cockraine to the Admiralty Committee. On the The Old sofch of July I met a fleet of Holland merchantmen, under convoy Famoaxii **^* man-of-war, between the Lizard and Ushant; the former strudc their topsails, but the man-of-war would not, alleging I was not in the British but the Spanish seas ; as he was surrounded by his convoys and other ships from Spain, and there was much wind, I could not fire upon him. I want to know how far is intended by the British seas, and] how far our power reaches, so that we may make no unnecessary broils.

On the 7th inst., we met 26 more Dutch merchantmen bound for the Straits, and as they would not strike, we fired 30! guns amongst them before they submitted. This obedience is not to the frigate, but to his Highness the Protector, and thus to the least or the greatest under his command.

On the 9th, we met 2 Yarmouth ships from Rochelle, who had been chased by 6 Brest men-of-war, which on their showing fight left them. Smith has gone for Eochelie to see w^t English ships are

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there, and to get men, aaid Capt. Cubitt for Scilly, leaving me orders to ply between the Land's End and the Lizard. I also met two great Hollanders bound for the East Indies, and 7 English bound for Malaga and Port-a-Port. I have come in for water, and will then return to my station, [1 ■page.]

Aug. 12. 40. Richard Bere to Thos. [Robt.] Blaekborne. His Excellency

Gravesend, (the Portuguese ambassador) received similar advice to yours from

Secretary Thurloe. He is determined to sail on Monday, as the

greater part of his goods are on board, though the frigate should

always prefer the service of the State, [^ pdge.]

Aug, 12. 41. Deposition of Miles Hill that Edw. Pitt, of Kire, co. "Wor- cester, elected for the next Parliament, said at Webly, on 2 August last, that he would be hanged before he would be subject to any instrument in Parliament, when the people had chosen him for their liberties, meaning the Lord Protector's instrument, and that he believed that instrument would come to nothing. [^ pctge.]

Aug. 13. 42. Report of Wm. Ellis, solicitor-general, on a i-eference from his Highness about settling the Post office. Being an M.P. and a member of the Committee for the Posts, 1 know something concern- ing them. There were the foreign and the inland office, both of which were gi-anted to Thos. Witherings, the inland for his own life only, the foreign for his life and that of Frizel, who is still living.

Before the Parliament of 1640, the King sequestered both offices, on which Witherings petitioned Parliament, the sequestration was v'oted illegal, and he was restored to the foreign hut not to the inland office. After his death. Sir David Watkins enjoyed it for his wife and children till the late Council of State [put him out and gave it to Manley. Watkins wishes his patent tried by law, but if this Ordinance pass, his right, if he have any, is concluded. I ask whether you wiU use the legislative power to conclude any man's right. Witherings' estate in the inland office was ended at his deaBi ; Lord Stanhope claimed it by patent, but I do not remember his title. [1 page.]

Aug, 14. 43. Petition of Richard Hippisley, late Captain of Sandgate Castle, Kent, to the Protector, for payment of the arrears of his pension out of his discoveries of any estates due to the State. Had a hfe patent for the castle with 40^ a year, and held it 25 j-ears, in which time his pension fell 280i. into arrears, and he lent 501. on public faith, as Sir Hen. Heyroan can testify. Was removed by Lord Fairfax on pretence of impotency through age, without satisfaction for his place, in which another is settled. With reference thereon to Council, 21 April 1654. [1 sheet Also I. 92, AV 137.]

Aug. 14. Order on report of the Committee of Council for petitions, — that 251^. 13s. id. is due to him for arrears and disbursements for repairs, and that be offers to discover 100 acres of concealed land, and to pur-

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chase it, and desires the debt to bo abated from the purchase, — that I of what comes in by his discovery be allowed him, and he allowed tobuy the land at 15 years' purchase, and the Sequestration Com- missioners are to hear the discovery, and allow him the ^. Ap- proved 19 Aug. [J. 75, pp. 482, 512.]

Aug. 14. 44. Petition of Elizabeth, widow of Wm. Guiae, tailor of Wor- cester, to the Protector. Had 1001. a year granted on the votes of the_ late Parliament out of the estate of Thos. Homihold, Papist delinquent in co. Worcester, but his estate is only for life. Begs in hen thereof a sum from the sale of his woods in Hanly and Great Malvern. With reference, thereon to Council, to put her case into an effectual way, 26 June 1654. [1 page.]

Aug. 14. Order thereon in Council allowing her 500^. from money arising by sale of land to be discovered by Capt. Rich. Hippisley, after his ^ is paid, to be in lieu of a grant of lOOZ. a year on lands in, Ireland, to her and her children, for her husband's faithfulness to the State, and in lieu of a grant by Parliament, 6 Sept. 1651, of 100^. a year from the estates of persons who had adhered to the enemy in the busi- ness at Worcester. [/. 75, p. 482.]

Aug. 14. Note of a petition of Chris. Vine, usher in the Exchequer, for 132^., his arrears and disbursements for fire, candles, &c., in attend- ing several committees, many orders having been made for his reUef [J. 92, No. 91.]

Aug. 14. 45. Order on report from the Committee for petitions in his case, and that of his two sons, — that Vine has died since the petition ; tliat he spent 92;, 18s. for firing, lights, paper, &c., for the com- mittees of Parliament that sat in the Exchequer chamber, beside 40^. received therefor; that 40Z. a year should be paid him for 12 years' services; and that the late Committee for Plundered Ministers (?) had requested allowance to him of GOOl. owing to the State from the executors of Sir Simon Every, late receiver-general of the duchy, which particulars are also in a report from Bfcyor Her- man, Gervase Bennet, and Mr. Gooking, on a reference from the Protec- tor,—that the said 600?. be assigned to Vine's widow and children, and that the Commissioners for Sequestered Estates be examined on the debt, and apply it for rehef of the widow and children in fit proportions. Approved 19 Aug. [1 sheet. Also LIB, p. iSZ.]

Aug. 14. 46. Petition of Sir Sigismund Zinzan, alias Alexander, to the Pro- tector. Lately set forth in his petition that there was S.OOOi. due to him for arrears as esquire to the late King, and on a pension of 1001. a year granted him for life, and part of 10,000?. disbursed to pay his troop, when he served under the Earl of Essex. Has no other livelihood, and being lately deprived of the 201. a year, part of his pension, is reduced to extreme want, and filled with many in- firmities of old age, and has nothing wherewith to defray the

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charges of soliciting', if referred elsewhere. Begs a speedy order for his pension of 1001. a year, and 300Z. to discharge his great debts, and will then waive hia claim to arrears. [1 pa^e.] Awnexmg,

46. I. Accounts for his service as major and captain in Col.

Goodwvn^s reghnent under the late Earl of Essex, bring- ing him, in debtor to the State 306Z. lis. Signed by Nick. Domvill, registrar to the Com/mittee of Accowtds. [1 'page.'\

Aug. 14. Reference thereon in Council to Sydenham, Jones, and Picker- ing, to report. [/. 75, p. 485.] Annexing,

47. I. Report on the petition by Ools. Wm. Sydenham, amd Phil.

Jones, that 20s. a week should he allowed him in respect of his -necessitous condition till further order be taken. 20 Feb. 1654-5. [§ ^3^.]

Aug. 14. 48. Petition of Thos. Buck, of Cambridge, to Council, for a pass for Wm. Tirreil, of Saterly,' Suffolk, to go to Finance, and return with Peter, son of Sir Step. Somes, of Heydon, co. Esses, now in France for education, and under petitioner's tuition. [1 -page^

Aug. 14. Order in Council granting the petition. [I. 15, p. 486.]

[Aug. 14.] 49. Petition of Rice Vaughan to Council. Maurice Lewis, sherilf of co. Merioneth, finding that I and John Vaughan of Kenen- bodig competed for the place of knight of the shire, ordered the election to be at Bala, in a comer of the county, and very incon- venient. This was at the instance of Edw. Vaughan, of Lloydart, CO. Montgomeiy, and other mahgnants. At their instance also, though my electors were at the place on 12 July, by 8 a.m., he delayed reading the writ till late in the day, because Edw. Vaughan had gone into Montgbmeryshii'e, to promote the election of his kinsman, promising to return in time. He returned next day, Thursday, with 40 armed men from other counties, who were received with shouts by the rabble, and requested the sheriff to command me out of court, asking what I had to do there, and assaulted me, but I took it patiently. John Vaughan had before offered to get me returned unanimously, if I would not prosecute Edw. Vaughan at Haberdashers' Hall for the arrears of near 9,000^. due to tiie State out of Herbert Vaughan's estate, but I refused the terms.

During the election, which lasted till Friday night, many of my electors were tired and discountenanced by the justices of peace then sitting at quarter sessions, and some were taken into custody and abused. I was much abused and affronted, yet still I was elected by a majority, as I can prove by the notes of the 2 clerks ; but the sheriff would not let me see the number of the votes told, but counted them himself in an obscure place, and so returned John Vaughan, who was a Commissioner of Array against Parliament. I beg examination, and if John Vaughan is not qualified, an order to the sheriff to amend his return, as directed by law. [1 page.'\

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[Aug, 14.] 50. Reasons why there is no need for a new election in co. Merioneth, in case Council judge John Vaughan incapable to sit.

The 16th article of government voids all elections contrary to law, but allows the competitor to have the return amended.

The 21st article does not authorise a new election if one of the competitors is a capable person, so as not to give the people undue trouble.

The Committee of Privileges never order new writs, but only amend false returns.

In John Vaughan's case, the miscarriage of the sheriff would make void the election were he capable ; therefore the return should be amended, not a new writ issued. [1 page.]

Aug. 14. 51, 52. Order in the Committee of Council on election petitions, Whitehall, summoning Griffith Lloyd, David EUis of Bodweny, and Hun. Ap Hugh Ap Ellis of Llangar, all co. Merioneth, to appear as wit- nesses on the petition of Rice Vaughan. "With hke notes of summons for witnes-ses on other election cases for Surrey, Tiverton, Ely, Southwark, Leicestershire, Hereford, Herefordshire, and London. 21-31 Aug. [2| jKt^ea and sc^-ap.} Aug. 14, Council. Day's Proceedings,

1, The Committee on the petitions and complaints against per- sons returned to serve in the next Parliament to issue summons to witnesses to appear and give evidence.

2, 3. The Ordinances for settling the 4 forests as a further security for the soldiers' arrears, and for abolishing all rural [pre- bends and other ecclesiastical preferments without cure in England and Wales, to be read next Monday.

4. An Ordinance for payment of GOO^. to Ed. Elvines of Wor- cester read, and a^eed to. Approved 1 Sept, and to be published,

8. 53. The Admiralty Commissioners speedily to appoint a ship of war to transport the C'ommissionera appointed for Ireland.

0. Scobell to bring in an Ordinance for settling IfiOOl. a year on each of them.

10. The augmentation granted by an order of July 11, 1654 to John Eaton, minister of Bridport, co. Dorset, to be paid him by the Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers, from the time the former augmentation of 80^. granted him out of the tithes of Brad- pole ceased. Approved 19 Aug.

12. 54, 55. Order on report of the Committee to whom Lancelot Emott's case was referred [seep. 170 supru] that 1001. be allowed hint in lieu of ail demands, and that Col. Sydenham report on what treasury it should be charged. Approved 19 Aug, Annexing,

55. I. Report thereon, recapitulating the case— -also statimg that Emott served from 16 May 1651 to 20 April 1653, and should be paid his balance of arrears due dwring the session of last Pwrlianient, and tlwpay du/ring the interval of the Parliaments is submitted to Cowncil. 19 May 1654. [1 pag^']

13, The Admiralty Commissioners to make strict examination concerning several goods alleged in a paper delivered by Mr. Thurloe

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to have been shipped at Venice, aboard the Golden Star of Ham- burgh, for Alex. Geconi, a Swedish gentleman, and find out how they were plundered, to summon any witness, and report,

14. Order on information of the charge of high treason against Wm. Oham, that the Serjeant-at-arms attending Council appre- hend and bring him to Council to answer.

15. A warrant for payment of the last quarter's rent for Sir Abr, Williams' house to be signed.

17. The report from the referees on Ed. Stephens' petition referred to the Treasury Commissioners, who are to examine the matter and report, so that if any undue proceedings have taken place, the guilty persons may be dealt with. Meanwhile the trustees for sale of forfeited estates are to forbear proceedings about the lands in question,

18. A report from the counsel learned on Col, Simon Rugely's petition, concerning the discovery of the State's title to marsh lands in Walton, Walsoken, and Walpole, co. Norfolk, referred to Wolsley and Mackworth, to consult with counsel, and prepare an Ordinance to clear the Commonwealth's interest, not forgetting the petitioner's arrears.

22. Order on information that a quantity of plate belonging to the late Dean and Chapter of Paul's is concealed from the Common- wealth, that the Commissioners for Sequestrated Estates receive information therein, and i.isue warrants to seize all such plate dis- covered, secure it for tlie State, and report. Approved 2 Sept.

25. Approval by the Protector of 6 ordinances before named ; also of one authorizing the discharge from sequestration of lands settled on trustees for Lady Eleanor Fitz- Williams.

2C. An Ordinance authorising Fauconberg to pay several sums read, and agreed to, with additions. Approved 19 Aug. [/. 75, ^.481, 583.]

Aug, 14. Gi'ant by Uichard Deacon, cloth worker, to Thomas Wells, haber- dasher, both of London, for 63Z. 10s., of the remainder of a lease, for 21 years from 10 April 1651, of amesaua^e, shop, &c. inFIeet Street, at a peppercorn rent [Parchm&nt. Interregnum, Box 2, iVo. 5.]

Aug, 14. 56. Capt, Hen. HatseU to the Admiralty Committee. I send a Plymouth, copy of an order given to the captain of the Nonsuch, who has sailed to Chester. The Taunton has come in, wanting 50 men, and will stay for General Blake. The Martin has gone to Portsmouth,

Capt, Heaton of the Saphire has come in with two French ships taken coming from Greenland, laden H'Hh. oil ; he also had a sharp scuffle with another stout Frenchman from St, Christophers, and boarded her twice, but coulij not carry her on account of the storms. He lost a man in the fii^ht, and had 6 or 7 wounded, 3 dangerously, and the frigate is m^ch torn with the shot. Several of the men-of- war that were at Brest have removed to Port Lewis, near Bell Isle, where they havg taken 4 or 5 Enghsh vessels, 3 of which belong to Dartmouth ; they keep the coast between that and Rochelle,

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where your English frigates have no orders to ply, but I think one should range that coast. [1 page.] Annexing,

56. I. Order hy Capt. Hatsell to Capt. Thas. Penrose, of the Non-

sucIt,tosail to Westchester river, receive riioneys for Ireland

from tlie Treasiirer-at-war, take then'', to Dublin, and deliver

tk&m to the Treasurer-at-war there. Flymouth, 21 J^dy

10o4i. [Copy, J jjo^e.]

[Aug, 15.] 57. Petition of "William Earl Marshal of Scotland to the Protector.

By Council order of 12 Apiil 1(354, my estate, with those of other

excepted persons, is made over to trustees, and nothing allowed for

maintenance of mc and my family. I am at great expenses as

prisoner in the Tower, which I cannot sujiport, and beg an allowance

for myself, wife, and family. With reference thereon to Council,

7 Aug. 1654. [1 sheet:\

Aug. 15. Order thereon in Council that 3^. a week be allowed him out of Councifs contingencies till further order. [J. 75, p. 487.]

[Au". 15.] 58. Petition of Mary Cosins, for herself and 5 other children of Dr. Cosins, to the Protector. Her father being sequestered 10 years since, the County Commissioners ordered ^ of the estate to he paid to John Blackston, late M.P., their uncle, for their maintenance, &c. He being dead, and the Dean and Chapter lands, from which most of their father's estate of I,500Z, a year issued, being sold, they have little left, and the profits of the small estate left them are detained by those who enjoy it, as Dr. Seaman, master of Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Mr. Lever, of Brandspeth, co. Durham. Got an order for their A from the late Committee for Plundered Ministei's, but it was rendered fruitless by the dissolution of that Committee. Their mother and uncle being dead, they have no friend to move for them.

Their father's library is in Peterhouse, and they got an order that it should not be disposed of, but by loss and embezzlement it is not now worth \ of what it cost. Begs an order for the books, and \ of the estate, having spent in solicitation most of the little substance left her by some friends of her mother. With refei-enee to Mr. Strick- land, Col- Mackworth, Sir Gilb. Pickering, and Sir Ant. Ashley Cooper, to think of some relief, and move Council to direct it. [1 page:\ Aug, ? 59. Report thereon by Strickland and Mackworth that the children

should have \ of the estate, and especially of Brandspeth rectory in Mr. Lever's hands ; also that the books should be delivered tliem by inventory, they repaying the college 40s., paid to the sequestrators on their delivery, and the profits of the books may be employed on their m:„mtenance and education. [Draft, 1|- pageP^

Aug. 15. Order in Council conftnning the report, and granting Mary and her sisters \ of their father's estate with arreai-s, to be paid by all who receive the profits thereof, alid also the books delivered by the sequestrators by inventory to Peterhouse, Cambridge, which the master is to deliver up on payment of disbursements. Approved, 19 Aug. [/. 75, pp. 489, 513.]

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5, The 5001. ordered 27 July to Capt. Peter Backhouse to be paid &om the fines imposed on the people of Scotland by the Act of grace. Approved 19 Aug.

9. Order — on information that Sir A. A Cooper has occasion to

carry timber and stones to his building at , "which will

require a greater draught of oxen and horses than is allowed in the late Ordinance for repairing highways, — that he be at liberty to use as many oxen and horses as he requires without penalty. Ap- proved, 19 Aug.

10. Scobell to bring in an Ordinance for giving general liberty to use a greater immber of oxen and horses than prescribed by the late Ordinance for highways, during the 3 months of the year when they will receive least prejudice by a greater draught.

13. Commissary- General Whalley, and Cols. Cock and Clarke, to receive and report on the accounts of Co). Mat. Tomliuson, who is presently to repair to Ireland as a commissioner there.

16. Permission to Peter Venables, Baron of Einderton, co. Chester, to use as many oxen as necessary to convey millstones for the mill in Cheshire, which will require more than the legal number. Approved 19 Aug.

17- The alterations proposed by his Highness to be mside in the 6th Article of the Bill for regulating the jurisdiction of Chancery agi"eed to. Approved 19 Aug,

18. An Ordinance for PhU. Smith to be named one of the chief clerks of Chancery, paying Lawrence Maidwell, late one of the 6 clerks, J- of the yearly profits, agreed to. Approved 19 Aug.

19. Order on report of the Committee on the petition of Anno Howard, daughter of Sir Chaa. Howard deceased, for payment for herself and her sister Elizabeth, the administratrixes of their father's estate, of 2,6iOl. arrears of the annuity granted by patent to Sir Charles out of the half of such discoveries as she shall make ; also on an order of the Public revenue committee of Oct. 25, 1649,^ — -that they be allowed ^ of any money brought in by debt or estate real or personal, due to the State, and not pardoned by the Act of Oblivion, brought in and prosecuted by them, till it reach 2,000i ; that the Commissioners for sequestered estates at Haberdashers' Hall examine and determine all such discoveries till the l,OO0i. be satisfied, and issue their warrants to the Treasurers to pay ^ of the discoveries to the petitioners, and use the other J for the State. Approved 28 Aug. [/. 75, pp. 486-491,]

Council to the Justices of Peace for co. Derby [on petition of Rich. AVoolaston]. As the steward of the Barmote Court in the Wapentake of Wirksworth has been inten-upted in his duties by persons meeting tumultuously, you are to assist him in preserving peace and preventing riots, and proceed according to law against all offenders, [Z 75, p. 488.]

60. Capt. N. Heaton to Eobt, Blackbome. Pray present to the Commissioners my letters detailing a scufile with the French, and put a favourable construction upon them, as I am no scribe, but a

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seatnan who went through much danger and trouhle in the encounter, and my ship, like othei-s, almost lost for want of men. We are like to lose all we gained in the late war, as the French and Dutch go in fleets, and the Dutch are very stubborn, and beat us if we engage, [ipage.]

Aug. 15. ei. Capt. N. Heaton to the Admiralty Committee. On the 5th, The Saphire, I met a fleet of Hollanders from St. Martins, to whom the Great Boor Caiwater. ^-^]jq ^^s vice-admiral to John Van Gall in the Straits) was convoy, with his flag on the mizen topmast head. I fired a shot, when he struck, and then sent my lieutenant on board to inform him that he had not fulfilled the articles of peace, and that keeping his flag and top- sails aloft, when within shot of one of the ships of the State of England, was a great abuse, and gross aflront by the State of Holland to the Commonwealth ; to which he replied that if he had shot again, he could have justified his actions, and was not bound to strike, being upon his own coast, and that his submission was not one of duty, but brotherly love. As soon as the lieutenant returned, he hoisted his topsail and flag again. I had a good mind to fight him, but wanted a lawful excuse, he having previously struck ; I desire proper instructions how to act in cases of a similar nature. [2 pciffes.]

Aug. 15. 62. Capt. N. Heaton to the Admiralty Committee. I met on the The Saphire, gth 2 English and 3 Flemings fromBourgnceuf, who reported that they had been chased by 2 Brest men-of-war, and that there were 6 or 7 near Bell Isie, who had taken 5 or 6 English ships ; so I plied that way, and chased one that got to a little harhotir in Fountain Head, where I could not follow, I also met a Port'iguese from Brazil, with Dutch prisoners, bound for Nantes ; they were oveijoyed when informed of the peace.

On the 9th, I chased and took two ships of Rochelle, from Green- land, with oil, and manned them with my own men, not without danger, having 79 able prisoners and not as many men, my crew having been but 120 instead of 170,

On the 12th, I engaged with another Frenchman, but as I could not board him forwant of men, we lay to and fired into one another. I never received so much damage before, except in the last engage- ment with the Dutch, and aU for want of more men, being 50 short of my complement. You will remember my former engagement with the French, when 3 ships were taken, 2 of which were worth 80,000^, If I met with such now, I must leave them with shame, for want of men, and be branded as a coward. My prisoners on board were far the strongest, and when they got into Plymouth, and were let loose to make Qie ship fast, they were ready to tear their hair to see our weakness and their own strength. [3| pages-l

Note of a petition, referred to the Committee for petitions, of Fras. Webb, that his account may be stated for arms and other supplies for the State, amounting with interest to 3,120^., and the money paid out of the excise, or remainder of Dean and Chapter lands. With reference thereon to Mr. Falconbridge and Sherwin, whose report was returned 18 Sept 1655. [/. 92, No. 88.]

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Aug. 1 6, 63. Petition of Rich. Tempest, Esq., to Council, for a pass, with one servant to go to Dieppe or any other port of France, and return, his private affairs requiring his presence there, [1 page.]

Aug. 16. Order granting the pass. [f.llS,;?. 52; /. 113,j?. 34'; T.75,pA87.]

Aug. 1 6. 64. Petition of the godly in and ahout the chapeliy of Walmesley, CO. Lancaster, to the Protector and Council, to call to account Fi-ancis Isherwood, Thos, Kershaw, Roger Walkeden, George Walmesley, and John Welch and othei's, who have locked the chapel doors against Michael Briscoe, their minister, some time chaplain to His Highness' regiment of foot in Scotland, a person of known integrity, and one from whose ministry they have reaped much benefit, he hoing also approved by the Commissioners appointed by His Highness and Council, He has faithfully preached the gospel there these four years, and they beg he may not be forced from them. 2i signatures. [1 page.]

Aug. 16. Reference thereon to Sir Rich. Haughton, Bart., Thos. Birch, Edw. Rohinson, Gilb. Ireland, and John Sawry, to report, and meantime to take ordor that Briscoe be not debarred from teaching there ; and if they find any persons have broken the peace, to cause the laws in that behalf to be executed. [/. 75, p. 492.]

Aug 16. 65. Petition of S English and 11 French seamen in Dorchester gaol to Col. Sydenham, for employment. We were taken at sea in a Brest] man-of-war, and have suffered the extremities of strangers in restraint. You being of this county, we before petitioned you on our starving condition, and now beg your mediation with the Protector or Council, that we may bo employed in shipping service, on engagement not to act against the present Government. [1 page.] Annemmg,

65. I. List of the said -prisoners. [J page.]

Aug. 16. Order thereon that the prisoners being committed for piracy, Lieut. Bedford, keeper of the prison, send to Barbadoes such of them as are willing to go. Noted as suspended on the 19th. [/. 75, 'p. 492.]

[Aug. 16.] 66. Petitions of divers of the well-affected of Southwark to the Protector and Council. On Tuesday, 27 June, the day appointed for choiceof burgesses, the nominees were Col. John Hardwickand Peter Lannoy on one part, and Sam. Highland and Rob. Warcup on the other ; on orderly division, the former were greater by ^ in the judg- ment of unbiassed people and the under-sheriff, but the bailiff, who was Warcup's father, long refused to give his judgment or go to poll. At last poU was taken, and by not asking the habitations, and taking the votes of dangerous persons, polling their own party first, and threatening some^-the day being far spent, and a great rain falhng which enforced persons of quality to withdraw to neighbours' houses, — he hastily closed the poll, and prevented many from voting. We beg another dioice, removal of a notoriously partial bailiff, and declaration whether the voters must bo worth 100^. The bailiff declared P 843. u

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this to be the sense of Council, and yet acted otherwise. 121 sig- natures, 2 being by mark. [1 sheet.]

[Aug. 16.] 67. Reasons offered to Council why Sam. Hyland and Rob. Warcup are neither duly elected nor qualified to act as bui"gesses for South wark :

Hyland seduced the electors by a glosing speech of self praise.

The majority were for Hardwiek and Lannoy.

Sundry artifices detailed were used to weary the electors on the

other side. The poll was managed by their own party and after their own will. They obliged all who voted for one to vote for both, having no

separate coltimns. They used menaces and violence. Col. Hardwiek was twice struck,

and others were beaten and abused. They kept the party out in the great rain.and then, by a clandestine

Oyez in the house, hastily dissolved the company. With the

names of witnesses to each article. [3 sheets.']

[Aug. 16.] 68. Petition of the well-affected of Southwark to the Protector and Council. By the l7th article of the Instrument for Government, the members of Parliament are to be persons of known integrity, fearing God, and of good conversation ; and by the 21st article, persons elected by the majority are to be returned. Sam. Hyland and Kob. Warcup were so returned, but most unduly, as we have represented, and are incapable on both grounds, therefore we beg justice. 163 signatures, i being by mark. Many of the names coincide with those on the previous petition. [1 sheet]

[Aug. 16.] 69. Reasons why Sam. Hyland and Rob. Warcup are not qualified to sit as burgesses for Southwark. Accusation of Hyland for unjust dealings as justice of peace, in imprisoning and releasing persons without due grounds, receiving bribes, condoning the fines of Sabbath profaners, granting warrants to carriers to travel on days of humiha- tion, favouring the LeveUers, and making no conscience of speaking the truth.

Accusation of Warcup for Atheism, tippling and gaming, crooked carriage at the election, bribery, and breach of trust. [1 J sheet]

Aug, 16. 70. Order in the Committee of Council for petitions, that Friday afternoon next be appointed for Southwark. [^ page.]

[Aug. 16.] 71. Petition of the gentlemen and freeholders of eo. Warwick to the Protector and Council. Sir Rich. Temple, Bart., has been chosen for our county, although he will not be of age tiU next April. The sheriff told the people openly at the election that he was under age, but that he had a dispensation from his Highness. We beg a new writ to choose another. 40 signatures. [1 sheet] Annexing,

71. I., II. Certificateshy TTm, WiXliains, registrar of the parish of Martin's-vn-the-fields, that Richard, son of Sir Peter Tew/ple, Bart, was baptised 28 April 1 634. 26 Jvly and 16 Aug. 1654. [2 copies.]

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[Aug. 16.] 72. Petitions of divers gentlemen and freeholders of co. Warwick

to the Protector. To the like effect. Not sigaed, [1 page.']

Aug. 16. 73. Notes of orders for the hearing of the several cases before the Committee for Elections, 11 and 16 Aug. [§ page.]

Aug. 16. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I, 2. The Ordinances touching the 4 forests to be a further security for the soldiers' arrears, and that concerning the persons fined by the Ordinance of pardon to the people of Scotland, to be considered to-morrow.

4. Wm. Tasborogh aud John Gillet, who were discharged from being warders of the Tower, and committed to prison there by oi^der of 1 June 1654, in respect of Mr. Tudor's escape through their neglect, to be set at liberty.

5. In the order of 8 Aug. concerning an augmentation to Mr. Lever- ington, it is to be inserted that the same begin from when Mr. Brewster left the sequestration.

9. The arrears of 71 11, 4s. due to Sergeant Dendy for his personal services to be paid out of the 4 forests settled for soldiers' arrears.

10. The petition of Sir Ed. Seabright referred to Wolsley and Mackworth, to report.

II. Council being informed of meetings of Papists, Jesuits, and ill-affected persons at Wolverhampton, co. Stafford, request Sir John Worley and Capt. John Stone to inquire into the matter, prevent such meetings, apprehend dangerous persons, and proceed against priests and Jesuits according to law. [J. 75, pp. 491-493.]

[Aug. 17.] 74. Petition of Gilbert Keate and other owners of the Marmaduke to Council, for restoration of their ship, as granted in like cases. In 1650 they set out the ship to Russia and the Straits ; in her voyage to Leghorn, she was encountered by Prince Rupert's fleet, and taken after 6 hours' fight, by which they lost 5,0001.

In 1651, at Cape Verd islands, the English mariners on board freed themselves Irom Prince Rupert's servitude, and brought the ship to Plymouth, with goods value 1,400^, of which 880^. was ordered to be given by the State to the mariners.

In May 1652, the ship was fitted as a man-of-war, and sent convoy to Ireland, and has so continued 2 years, so that 4,()00Z. is due for her, beside 900?. for service to Paj-liament in the Narrow seas in 1644.

By the Act of 17 April 1649, if the ship had been retaken by the State's fleet, she would have been restored to the owners, on paying salvage ; but being brought home by the mariners, she should be restored without salvage, the rather that 600Z. was brought there- by into the Treasury, besides the 8801. to the mariners.

Petitioned both Council of State and the Protector, who referred them last February to the Admiralty Commissioners, and they have misreported the ease. [1 page. See 15 March 1655.]

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[Aug. 17.] 74a. Like petition of Gilbert Keate to the Protector. [1 pa^e.'} Annexing,

74. I. Statement by the owners of the Marmaduke of -precedents

heaHng on their case.

The London surrendered m, tJie Downs to Frince Charles, came ivith his fleet into the river to encownter the Parlies nienfs forces, returned with tlie fieet to Holland, and was tli&n^e brought over by the Pa/rliament fleet to England, yet the owners have enjoyed her since.

The Ro^mck tvas taken by FHnce Rupert, carried into Lisbon, and jUted for a man-of-war, but retaken by the Parliament fieet and brought home, and the owners liad her on payi/ng J salvage.

The Marmaduke was not brought back by tJie Parlia- ment fleet, but by her own mai'iners, yet the captain ha,s been Tnade prisoner, and the vessel was taken in May 1652 as a convoy for Ireland. [2 pages.'\ Aug. 17. 75. Petition of Rob. Michel, master of the St. Lewis of Dieppe, to the Protector, for a pass for the ship, which has been graciously restored to him, and the goods to Dieppe, on account of the eminent dangers of the seas, [g page.J Annexing.

75. I. Tlios. Kendal to Lord Lambert. I must trouble you for

a pass fw my French captain, whose ship you got restored on valuation, lest he be taken by tite frigates that lie on that coast. [§ page.] Aug. 17. Order thereon granting the pass. [/. 112, p. 55 ; /. 113, p. 38 ; L75,p. 508.]

Aug. 17. Council. Days' Proceedings.

i. The petition of the dissolved family which attended the late King's children luider protection of Parhament referred to Skippon, Rous, and Major, to report.

5. The Ordinance for ejecting scandalous, ignorant, and insufficient ministers and schoolmasters, after additions and a proviso, read and agreed to.

6. An additional Ordinance, to explain the Ordinance appointing Commissioners for Approbation of public preachers, referred Ui Mackworth, Wolsley, Jones and Cooper.

7. The petition of Leonard Clayton, minister of Blackburn, eo. Lancaster, for confirmation of an order for an augmentation, referred to Mackworth and Rous, to report.

8. The petition of Thoa, Waring, merchant of London, for many inhabitants of the town and parish of Preston, and chapeliy of Goosnargh, Kirkham parish, co. Lancaster, 7 miles from the said parish, referred to Mackworth and Bous, to report.

i). The petition of Allen Apsley referred to Lisle, Wolsley, Jones, and Cooper, to report.

11. The Ordinance for taking account of the tithes in Wales to be read next Tuesday.

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12. Mr. Batchelor's business, concerning the difference between Lord Herbert and him, to be considered to-morrow.

14. Order— on notice that the repairs at Whitehall, and their charges are not regularly managed, — that Pickering, Strickland, and Jones request His Highness that in ftiture they may be managed by fit persons appointed by him.

15. Mr. Embree's petition for payment of moneys due to him from the State sent to the Commissi one r.s for regulating customs and excise, to report.

17. Resolved on an Ordmanee touching forests, read the first and second time, that the power of His Highness and Council for giving commissions and instructions shall not exceed 3 years. The Ordinance thus amended, with the commission and instructions, read, and agreed to. Approved 19 Aug. Anriexing,

76. I- Instructions alluded to for the Commissioners to survey the forests, <&c., enquire vnto the ownership, the rights of coDvmons, herbage or pan/nage, and the late erection of cottages, am d exawme and deiermine ckt,ims ; posting v^ the day of meeting in every chv/reh and chapel near, some days beforehand ; to disallow grants in general words from the Crown, or the trustees for sale of crown lands ; assign for commons waste grou/nd, and reserve the timber for the State ; to conchide no agreevnent till certified to his Highness and his Cov/ndl; to suggest what improvements can be made, what timber sold, what highivaya laid out, and note especially the value of the oak and ehn timber. [■ij 8heet8.'\

19. Lambert reports amendments to the Ordinance for the 4 forests as security for officers and soldiers, which were read, a clause for IWL to Ed. Dendy added, and the Ordinance agreed to. [/. 75, pp. 507— 509-3

Aug. 17. 77. Warrant by the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries to the Treasurers-at-war, to pay 2,279^. 2s. to Rich. Hutchinson, to be issued on warrant of the Admiralty Committee. Receipted 22 Aug, [1 J pages.']

Aug. 18. 78. Petition of John Gibbon and the participants in the level of Hatlield Chace, cos, York, Lincoln, and Notts, to the Protector. We were many years possessed of 7,400 acres in Epworth manor, co- Lincoln, which was drained at great charge, many families planted, and the whole tilled. Lieut. -Col. John Lilbume, Major John WUdman, and other inhabitants, laid waste the houses, demolished (Santoft) church, and destroyed the growing com ; and then a contract was made and sealed unlawfully, whereby Lilbume and Wildman were to have 2,000 acres, and defend the inhabitants in quiet possession of the rest. These rioters were excepted from the Act of OhHvion. Wild- man afterwards denied with oaths that he was to have 1,000 acres

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or was present at the bargain, till the deed was produced, and he confessed his hand and seal. We hope that you will not allow a person guilty of such crimes to sit in Parliament. [| page.]

Aug. 18. 79. Like petition of Gibbon to Council, noting that Lilbume and Wildman encouraged the rioters to demolish the enclosures by saying that they would be of the next Parliament, and would see justice done them. That they destroyed thousands of acres, and turned out 100 families. Also that in the printed list, Wildman ia returned as member for Scarborough, [1 page.']

[Aug. 18.] 80. Petition of Geo. Batehelor and Edw. Southes to the Committee of Council to whom Lord Herbert's petition is referred, to consider their case and their statements, as to the ground of their purchase of a fee farm rent 0(881. Ss. lOd. issuing out of his lands, as they can procure no counsel, and Lord Herbert a counsel has argued that trheir case is very sad and ruinous, if judgment be given against them. Hope the judgment in their favour will not be impeached. [^ sheet.]

Aug. ? 81. Report by Justices Atkins and Hale that the lands are not

liable to the said rent, being settled by Parliament on Lord Herbert as a purchase, and discharged of such rents. The purchasers thereupon consented to surrender their interest, on satisfaction from the State, which the justices think they should have. Therefore they are to be re- imbursed their purchase money for the said fee farm rents. [| page.]

Aug. 18. Order thereon that a reprize of 1,200^. be allowed Mr. Bat-

ehelor for the fee-farm rent purchased by him, and the case referred to Jones, Mackworth, Cooper, Strickland and Wolsley, to find out how best to settle the matter, and report; the Treasury Com- missioners to consider on which treasury 1,200^. may soonest be raised to satisfy Mr. Eatchelor; and the Commissioners for re- moving obstructions to forbear further proceedings in the matter. [7. 75, pp. 509-510.]

Aug, 18. 82. Petition of Wm, Cham, of Wood Street, London, to Council. Is imprisoned at Lambeth by their warrant, knowing neither the cause nor his accusers. Thinks he is mistaken for another man of the same name in his street. Begs a hearing that he may defend himself, foUow his vocation, and provide for his perishing family. [1 page.] Annexing,

82. I. Sir Rob. Tickbome to Col. Sydenham,. Fray let Chum, hnow the cause of his conhmitin.ent ; he is an officer to the sheriff of London, and has a wife and, 3 children to pro- vide for. LoTtdon, 17 Aug. 1Q64. H page.]

Aug. 18. Order thereon that Mr. Jessop send for Cham and the person of the same name, and also the informant, see whether there be any mistake as to the person, and report. [/. 78. p. 510.]

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Aug. 18. 83. Petition of Louisa Houston to the Protector, for a weekly pension or some supply, her husband having never borne arms against Parliament, and been 2 years in the service in Scotland. Her father. Sir George Carew, left her a large eatate, increased during her minority by the death of her brother Sir Francis, and the care of her mother. Lady Thomasine Carew, now dead ; the late King wished to marry her to John Houston, who had been his servant from youth ; but her friends objecting on account of his want of estate, the King granted him 400^. for their 2 lives, which was paid till the late wars, but has been unpaid 1 2 years ; most of her portion is spent, and she has contracted great debts. With reference thereon to Council, 20 May 1654. [1 page.]

Aug. 18. Reference thereon by Council to CoL Mackworth and Mr. Rous, to report. [/. 75,23.510.]

Aug. 18. 84. Case of Hugh Woodward, purchaser of James' field. Pur- chased the field in 1651, at an improved rate of 164?. 5s. 7d., from the trustees for sale of the late King's lands, and executed the privileges granted by Act of Parliament to such purchasers, in selling several small parcels of the ditch, but this has been petitioned against, and the petitioners referred to Council, and by them to Cooper and Strickland. Has done nothing contrary to law, and sold at 1 8 years' purchase, though he bought at 20 years', yet it will be worth double that rate, if he may have the benefit of the said Act, since confirmed by his Highness. Has waited several months for the report, and for the pleasure of Council, to make the best advantage of his purchase. Endorsed as delivered from Lady Ranelagh. [| 'p<i.ge!\

Aug. 18. 85. Charge against Bennett Hoskins, burgess elect for Hereford city ; —

1. He acted with others on a commission from the late King to raise money.

2. He acted on a like commission to raise men, horse, and arms, and a jury was impanneUed therefor, who were afterwards prosecuted as delinquents.

3. He brought men and arms into the city to defend it for the King.

4. He sent in arms to Sir Wm. Vavasour, governor of the city for the King.

6. "When the Scots besieged the city, he and his eldest son left it, and joined the King's party, and his horses were taken by the Scots as from an enemy,

6. Though a member of the late House, he left it, but put in his plea, and his estate, questioned for delinquency, was freed by the benefit of that Act of Parliament.

7. The voice of the country is that in the late war he was on the King's side.

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8. He sent him a horse and man voluntarily, but pretended he was foi-ced thereto. Noted as laid aside. [1^ pp.]

Aug, 18, 86. Copy of the above. [1 ^rac/e dcunaged.'] Annexing,

86. I- CommissioTia by Charles] I. to Walter Brabazon and 16 others, inelud/ing Jas. Rodd and Bennett Hmkins, to de- mand accov/nt of the supplies of money raised in the dty and county, sending certificates thereof into the Court of Cham^ery. Oxford, 23 April 1644. Copy certified, 28 Aug. 1654. [S sAeefe.]

86. n. Deposition of Jas. Rodd, of Hereford, to the issui/ng of this conimission, and that the CoTrvmissioners distributed themselves i/nto the several hvmdreds to execute it, and Hen. Hoakins and Thos. Tomkins took accounts for the hundred of Evyas. 28 Aug. 1654. [1 page.^

Aug. 18. Council. Day's Proceedings.

5. Mackworth and Rous to consider some papers delivered to-day, concerning an augmentation for the minister of Bradford.

7. The Ordinance for relief of several persons in Scotland on whom fines are imposed by the Act, as amended by the Committee, read, the quorum made 5, and agreed to. Approved 19 Aug.

8. Order on report of the Committee on the town and parish of Manchester, and on an order of the Council of State of June 29, 1653, in which the gathering of the tithes of the rectory there of 400^. a year value, was directed to be forborne ;— that the occupiers of tithe- able lands in the town and parish pay their proportion of the 400^., or give tithes in specie ; and that the officers collect the tithes not- withstanding the order of the late Council of State. Also that the 120^. a year fonnerly allowed Mr. Herrick. a minister of the town, be continued to the ministers there, and divided by the Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers. Approved 19 Aug.

10. The 20s. a week allowed by Parliament to Jane, widow of Fra^. Eowe, from Haberdashers' hall, and stayed by the late order for bringing the revenues into one treasury, to be paid from the Treasury in future, and the arrears from Council's contingencies.

11. 403. a week to be paid out of the Council's contingencies to William Earl Marshal of Scotland, above the Zl. a week allowed by order of July 15.

12. Several papers from the Dutch ambassadors, concerning ships detained at Plymouth brought in by the Constant Warwick frigate, read, and referred to Jones, Wolsley, Strickland, Cooper, and Mack- worth, to confer with the Admiralty Commis.'sioiiers and judges, and release the ships if they see cause.

13. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Benj. Norton and others referred to Strickland, Jones, Mackworth, Wolsley, Montague, Cooper, Major, and Rous, to report.

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14. Order upon the desire of the Committee on tlie papers from the Dutch ambassadors, that the King Solomon of Schiedam, and the St. John of Amsterdam, being talien one from Leghorn and the other from Lisbon, with their lading and company, be forthwith released, and that the Prize Goods' Commissioners, take notice, and permit them to proceed on their way. [J. 75, PP- 509-5 1 2.]

[Aug. 1 9.] 87. Petition of Wm. Collins, Edw. Budd, and 5 others of the well- affected of Peterborough, to the Protector and Council. AVe have always stuck close by the interest of Parliament, and on 6 July, elected Major Alex. Blake, a person of known integrity, our member ; but the disatfected nominated Hum. Orme, who is not a man of good con- versation, and his party would not read the instrument of govern- ment, nor allow it to be read. The baihff also refused to take the votes of any who lived within the Minster close, though qualified, whereby Major Blake had the less number, tliough we consider the election was his. We beg that he may be admitted burgess. [1 page.]

[Aug. 19.] 88. Exceptions against Hum. Orme, that he favours and keeps company with cavaliers ; is a swearer, drunkard, and quarreller ; that he employed 2 agents to go from house to house and get him the vot«s of the dLsaflected ; and that when he was a justice of the peace, he discouraged complaints of profaning the Lord's Day. [^ pC'9^-li

[Aug. 19.] 89. Ten queries to be put to Edw. Newman, Capt. Collins, Mr, Turner, &c. relative to Orme's conduct on the above points.

[Aug. 19,] 90. Notes of witnesses to be examined on the several points. [i P«3e.] Aug. 19. 91. Order in the Committee for elections, that a copy of the charge against Mr. Orme, returned for Peterborough, be sent him ; with notice that he may be heard on Friday.

Also that another copy be sent to Mr. Budd, with notice of the time of hearing, that if the prosecution be intended, witnesses may then be produced, [f page.]

Aug. 19. 92. Letters from the Secretary of the Committee to Mr. Budd Whitehall, and Mr. Orme, to the effect ordered above. [1 page, drafts.^

Aug. 19. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on complaint that — Rider, and others under him, fell wood in Wallwood, Waitham Forest, that they forbear to fell or carry away more, and that the sheriff of Essex, with the power of the county if required, assist in preventing it.

2. The business concerning Lord Henry Cromwell's going to Ireland to be considered next Tuesday.

3. Approval by the Protector of 29 orders and Ordinances 8-19 Aug., including two of 14 Aug., not elsewhere given, for Mr. Forbes to be lecturer at Gloucester, and for discharge from sequestration of lands bought by Mr. Leech. [/. 75, p. 512, 513.]

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[Aug. 20.] 93. Petition of divers well-affected persons in Surrey to CotmciL

Contrary to the 17th article of Government, that all Members of Parliament are to be persons of integrity, &e., Rob. Wood, of King- ston, has been returned knight of the shire, whom we can prove to be unqualified. We pray speedy examination, and leave to choose a good man. 7 signatures. [1 page.]

93. I. Articles against Roh. Wood. That he is illegally (3i06en;

is a derlder of the people of God ; is a profavie sioearer and of had life ; refused assistance in sending forces to Worcester ; is om erwrmj to his Sighness and the army ; opposed the Aasessn^ent Conyrmssion; refused to pay poor rates ; has sided vdth the Cavaliers, a/nd in the Earl of Holland's rising, engaged never to act against them. With namies of the prosecutors, viz., Ohadmh Weekes and Theo. Colcoth, haiUffs, Mr. Mayo, nwnister, a/nd 8 others. [1 page-l

03. II. Similar articles, adcbmg that last Leni assises he was put

out of the commission of the peace. [| page.]

Aug. 20. 94. John Westbrooke to his brother, Caleb Westbrook, Kings-

GodalmiDg. ton. I beg you to excuse me to Col. Wood for not attending before

a Committee of Council on Monday, on account of a bad foot, but

I send him my certificate. Private affairs, [f page.} Annexing,

94. I. Certificate by J. Westbrooke, that he was one of the MUitia

Commissioners in \Q5\,and that Od. Wood, b&vng charged vnth a horse and arms for Worcester, sent one, with a month's pay, a/nd contimwed hvni in the service till dAs- charged by order. 19 Aug. 1654, [^ page.}

94. II. Certificate that while Ool. Rob. Wood ivas a commissioner for Surrey, he did not oppose godly ministers, but im- proved his power to countena/nce them. Signed by the

John Piatt, West Horsley.

John Holland, East Glandon.

Sa7n. fVickham, Purbright.

Sa/m. Carell, East Horsley.

Rich. Byfield, Long Ditton.

Thos. Neesham,, Stoke Dalbome.

Edw. Pope, Walton.

TFto. Hampton, Blechi'ftghy.

Thos. Temple, D.D., Battersea. [1 page.] Aug, 21. 95. Petition of John Tracy to the Protector, for license to import 9,000 folio Bibles and other books in quires, which have lain on his hands 12 years at Dunkirk, by reason of the late wars; 3 years ago they could have been brought in, but since then the stationers have obtained an Act against import, though all such restraints to trade are a danger to the State. With reference thereon to Council, 10 Aug. 1654. [1 sheet]

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Aug. 21. Order in Council on question that the said petition be laid aside, and not referred to a Committee. [I. 75, p. 514.]

Aug, 21. 96. Petition of Rich. Yong and other creditors of Peter Smart to the Protector, Smart being cruelly persecuted under the| late bishopa. Parliament voted him 14,490^. for repair of his estate, and 10,000^. damages, out of the estates of the high commissioners, and deans and chapters of London, York, and Durham, which lands are since sold by order of Parliament for public debts. We lent him money from time to time to preserve him from perishing, and waited on the late Parliament 13 years before its dissolution, for it owned our most just cause of God against idolatry ; but being now much impoverished, we beg reparation out of discovered forfeitures. Notes of orders and references made in the ease by divers com- mittees 6 Jan., 1 and 11 Aug., 13 Oct., .30 Nov., and 10 Dec. 1053, and 3 Jan. and 20 Feb. 1653-4. Also report of Aldermen Pack, Estwick, and Ireton, on reference of 20 Feb- 1653-4, that the prin- cipal debts amount to 4,045^, 5s., but with interest and charges, to 6,892^. 5s.; that many of the creditors are or will be ruined for want of their money, and that they showed their good affection by maintaining Smart during his long imprisonment under the bishopa. 13 May 1654. With reference thereon to Council, 10 Aug. 1654. \1{ sheets.]

Aug. 21. Order in Council on report thereon for payment of the 6,892^. 58. from dean and chapter lands undisposed of after all the debts charged on them are satisfied. Also for an Ordinance to be brought in for further doubling on the remainder of dean and chapter lands after this sum is paid. Passed 29 Aug. [J. 75, ^. 515, 538.] Aimexmg,

97. I. Heport on which the said order is founded. [| fage^

Aug. 21. 98. Petition of Jos. Butler, Hen. Symball, George Hussey, and Anne Faukard, widow, to Council, for payment which was suspended of the remainder of their bills for sea and post journeys [see 2 Jv/ne &wpru^ for these reasons :—

1. The service by sea is very hazardous, and one of them lost his life in it,

2. By their diligence, the dispatches trusted to them arrived

3. They have consulted seamen as to their demand for sailing,

4. The year for which the demands were made was one of much action, and they had to go from place to place to find the fleet.

5. Like allowances were made by the former Council of State, but it is hoped this occasion of expense will be prevented in future,

6. The husband of one of the petitioners has since died, and his family are exposed to want and ruin.

7. Their riding post, when needful for haste, is above their ordinaiy chargeof6d.amile, and2s. 6d. a stage was formerly added. [I sheet.'\

Aug. 21. Order thereon for payment of the sums suspended, and for allow- ance at 2s. Qd. a stage in future for riding post. [/, 75, p. 520.]

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Aug. 21. 99. Petition of Peter Barr to the Council of State, for a pass for 2 English horses for himself, having urgent occasions to travel beyond the seas, but he finds there is a prohibition for exporting horses. [^ page.]

Aug. 21. Order in Council granting the request. [/. 75, p. 522 ; I. 112, f. 57; /. 113, p. 42.]

Aug. 21. 100. Petition of gentlemen, ministers, and freeholders, co. Lei- cester, to the Protector and Council. Mr. Prettiman, high sheriff, has returned Henry Earl of Stamford and Thos. Beaumont, who were not only unduly elected, but are not qualified according to the instrument. We beg an examination, and summons for both parties, and witnesses. \^ page, no signatures.] Annexing,

100. I. Articles against the Earl, that he has assisted the late King of Scots, and is not of good conversation. [J page.]

100. II- Like articles agai/nst Beav/mont. [^ pagc.J

Aug. 21. Notes of petitions, all in 7. 92, referred to the Conunittee for Petitions, of their reports and of orders thereon in Council, all in I. 75 ; viz. :■ —

Sir Chas. Hanmer, of Hanmer, co. Flint, Bart., for naturalisation of his son William, born in France, on his wife's travelling there for business. Ordinance accordingly. [/. 92, No. 124 ; I. 75, p. 514.]

Hen. Knap, for payment from Haberdashers' Hall of 125i. for 6^ years' use of his house in Wallingford castle, on an order of the Council of State of 28 Jan. 1852-3, the late restraint notwithstanding. Ordered payment from the revenue in Ireland, whither he is going. [No. 160, p. 518.]

Thos. Smith and other masters of Trinity House, for settlement of its government by incorporation, the maintaining of many poor seamen, and other public services depending thereon ; by direction of the late Council of State, the Attorney-General prepared a charter and a bill for the poor, which by Parliament order have been twice examined by the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal and 9 judges, and a docquet prepared a few days before the dissolving of the late Parliament.

His Highness to be requested to pass a charter, by advice of counsel, giving such power for relief of the sea poor as the law win admit, and the papers transferred to the Committee for Trade to he delivered to Mr. Keehng. Order that the charter be prepared as speedily as possible, [No. 24a, p. 518.]

Rowland Pitt, the late King's purveyor, for a lease of Milton manor, one of 3 discovered by him, in respect of his an^ears and sufferings. To he considered on Wednesday. [No. 179, p. 520.]

Lieut. -Col. Fras. Fairfax, that 573^. 9s. arrears and disbursements may be paid him out of a discovery of great value to be made by him, and that it may be received by some members of Council. Keferred to Skippon and Major, to examine its rcahty and value. [No. 165,3). 526.]

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Aug. 21. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of 6 Ordinances, all of which were passed and 2 ordered to be printed.

2. An Ordinance for repealing the powers of the Irish Commis- sioners read the 2nd time, and to he presented to his Highness. Approved 22 Aug.

3. An Ordinance appointing salaries for the persons who are to be Council for Ireland, read, and agreed to. Approved 22 Aug.

5. Also an Ordinance for satisfying Gen, Monk's arrears. Approved 23 Aug. Annexing,

101. I. Mepcn't by the Committee of Council wi a i-eference of 20

April on Gen. Monk's petition, [see 18 April 1654] that an Ordinance he issued a/uthoridng Hie Commissioiiers to state his accounts for all services, and that they should be paid from the lands of rebels named in cos. ■^■-"--- a/nd Wexford ; but as those lands are already security for the soldiery, the person to whom i fall shall have in lieu thereof land in the 4 counties of Dublin, Cork, Kildare, and CcUkerlaugh, reserved free by the i-nstrument of Govevnm&nt. [| page."]

7. Several papers exhibited by the Lord President from the Dutch ambassadors concerning the Peace of Amsterdam, being in the same condition as the King Solomon and St. John, taken by the Constant Warwick, brought to Plymouth, and discharged last Friday, referred to the Committee who considered the other ships, to report to- morrow.

8. The petition of Wm. Bosseville referred to Skippon, Rous, and Major, to report. Annexvng,

102, I. Report by Skippon on the petition of Wm. Bosseville and

Capt. Nich. Swnderson,for paymsnt for losses and arrears of 2,040?. and 1,475^. 4s. 3d., that Parliament ordered Bosseville's father and Sanderson the ^ of deli/nquents' estates discovered by them, on which Bosseville has received l,093i. 8s. aiid Sanderson 2Q51. Sis Highness refers tliem to Council, and thinks they sliould he satisfied. [| poge.]

10. 103. The Admiralty Commissioners to provide and send to

the garrison of Inverlochy in Scotland the following particulars : —

3 whole culverins") i, -iv c u ■ i i i, ^

„ , . , . 1 each with held carnages complete, shot,

' and other necessaries.

300 spear pikes. 200 snaphance muskets. 200 collars of bandoleers. 40 felling axes with helves. 60 axes and hatchets.

A forge, anvil, vice, bellows, and other smith's tools. 2 sets of carpenter's tools. 1 ton of iron and 2 cwt. of steel.

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Aug. 21. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

1 grindstone fitted. 1 double gin furnished. 5 barrels of pitch and 1 of tar. 1 pair of stillyards. 20.000 lOd. nails. 20,000 Sd., Gd., and id. nails. 13, The account of Col. Hob. Hammond, which has been examined by Thos. Faueonberg, referred to Jones, Major, and Rous, to report.

23. Order on report in the case of well affected tenants to delin- quent landlords in co. Chester [see 11 Aiig. supra] referring their complaints to Sir Geo. Booth, Eart., and 9 others, to compose the diH'erences if possible ; if not to report where the default lies, that further order may be taken. Approved 28 Aug.

24. Like reference for the tenants of co, Lancaster to Sir Ralph Aahton, of WhaUey, and 13 others. Approved 28 Aug. Annexmg,

104. I. Pi'oposal for the said 2 orders of reference. [1 sheet.]

25. Like reference for the tenants of co, Cumberland to Chas. Howard and 6 others. Approved 2 Sept.

28. Letters to be prepared to the sheriffs of the several counties, containing lists of the persons returned as chosen to serve in the next Parliament within the respective shriefdoms, as approved by Council, against whom no exception is depending, that they may . give notice to the persons chosen. The most remote counties to be sent to first.

31. The report from Commissary-General Whalley, Col. Clark, and Co]. Goffe, on a reference concerning moneys received by Col. Mat. Tomliason from the Army Committee, for which his account is not yet passed, agreed to and confirmed, and to be transmitted to the Army Committee, who are to allow Tomlinson the sums mentioned.

34. The Committee for public debts to transmit to Council an account of their proceedings on a discovery of part of the personal estate of the late Earl of Worcester, in the hands of Lady Montague, for which a former order was passed in Council.

37. Orderonapapersignedbyhis Highness of 18 Aug.1654, that the names of Major Boteler, Major Ant. Markham, and Thos, Smallwood, chaplain to the Major General's regiment, be inserted into the Ordi- nance for additional security to the army out of forest lands, they having liad no satisfaction or security for their arrears. Annexmg,

105. I. Bequest of the Protector alluded to, IS Aug. 1654. [i p(^9e.}

41,42. 106. Lambert, Wolsley, Strickland, Jones, and Sydenham to be a Committee to consider how GOOl. a year, allowed the widow of Gen. Deane out of Lord Gerard's estate, may be settled on her, and discharged of the incumbrances on the estate, and to report ; the orders formerly made containing the aforesaid gift, confirmed. With note of amendments in the Ordinance for regulating Chancery. [1.75,^:1^.514-522.]

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Aug. 21. 107. Petition of Capt. Jonas Poole, of the Swiftaure, to the Admiralty Committee. Begs compensation for the loss of time, and for wages, and travelling expenses. Was ordered out of his own ship, richly laden, by Capt. Rich. Badiley, Commander-in-Chief in the Straits, as also by Mr. Longland, agent there, to succeed Capt. Appleton as commander o£ the Leopard, then at Leghorn ; and was sent to Venice to treat about fitting out English merchant ships for the service of the commonwealth, which he performed at the hazard of his life, and at great expense ; his ship having sailed for England, on his return to Leghorn, had to come to England overland, with his servant, and a guide. With reference to the Navy Commis- sioners, to see whether he was paid by Eadiley or Longland, and if not, to certify. [1 page.^

Aug. 21. 108. Order in the Admiralty Committee that as John Poort- mans desires his dismission from the office of secretary to the Generals of the Fleet, and deputy treasurer to the fleet, Rich. Creed be appointed to succeed him, with the same allowances and salary. [| pO'9^-] Annexing,

108. I. Fote by Creed requesting that his salary may begin from 8 Sept. 1654, wh^n Poortmana was paid off. [Scrap.]

Aug. 21. 109. Articles addressed to the Protector against Rich. Read, one of the members of Parliament chosen for co. Hereford.

That he was a commissioner for the King since 1641, and was active in encouraging the people against Parliament.

That he lived in tbe King's quarters, and in constant intercourse with Sir Barnaby Scudamore, governor of Hereford, prevented the countrymen from joining Cot. Massey against the town, and attacked them as they retired.

That he was in actual service, and now only associates with Papists, malignants, &c. [1 sheef]

Aug. 22. 110. Petition and remonstrance of divers godly and well-affected persons in Hereford to the Protector. We think it a great happiness that the Lord led your Highness and Council to resolve on a trien- nial Parliament, with such qualifications for the members, and such penalties for those not qualified as we thought would deter the enemy from intermeddling with that work.

But we tremble at the issue when members who were in arms for the late King {Rich. Read and Eennet Hoakins), are elected by Papists and malignants, and by those who, though seeming friends, are ready to join with any prevailing party, so that the enemies of the reformation hope to bring in the old superstitions, and advance the malignant interest.

Tlie members were to be of known reputation and fearing God, but in many places, without careful scrutiny, mahgnants, prelaticals, or neuters in Christ's cause, will be returned, who will more regard their own interest than the advancement of religion. We therefore beg that no worldly policy will induce any member of Council to approve any person for this great employment without a signal

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testimony of grace, and declaration of fidelity to the commonwealth. Signed by 6 justices of peace, 8 ministers, and 201 othera, but the last 23 signatures are duplicates. [3 sheets.]

Aug. 22. Act for regulating and limiting the jurisdiction of the High Court of Chancery : —

1. After 22 Oct. 1654, there are to be attorneys in Chancery, not exceeding 60, nominated by the Master of the Eolls, and they shall manage each cause at a fee of 3s. id.

2. Instead of 6 clerks in Chancery, there shall be 3, the first 3 being Laurence Maidwell, Mat. Pindar, and E,ob. Hales, who are not to act as attorneys, but execute other duties ; their successors to be appointed by the Master of the Rolls.

3. All' bills, answers, &c., to be filed with the chief clerk in whose office the attorney is, and the clerk to report any abuse or unfaithfulness in an attorney.

4-37. Details of modes of proceeding in Chancery suits.

38. The attorneys to keep affidavits, show them when requested to the attorneys on the other side, and have them filed by a clerk of affidavits.

39. The former rules of the Court about paupers to be observed, but in cases where costs are ordered, unless they are paid, the party is to be whipped or sent to the house of correction.

40. All causes to be set down and heard in the order of publica- tion.

41. All to be heard on the day appointed, and if needful, the Lords Commissioners to sit in afternoons.

42. All causes to be heard the term after publication, or if they are too many, to be heard on certain days next after the term,

43. After 25 March next, no relief to be given in Chancery against bonds for payment of money,

44. Nor on any agreement about lands, unless it be so averred in the bill, or unless the possession has gone along with the party claiming the trust.

45-53. Further regulations about cases that may or may not be

dealt with in Cliancery. 54-69. Orders relating to the 4 registrars in Chancery.

60, When a bill is dismissed by the rules of the Court, or order before hearing, the defendant to have full costs.

61, 62. Plaintiff or defendant, when the decree is against them, to pay the other party full costs,

63, Parties aggrieved by decrees in Chancery may appeal within 3 months, and have a re-hearing, on deposit of 50^. for costs.

64. No defendant who is sued by an officer in Chancery shall be forced to appear in the Petty Bag office.

65-68. Chancery officers to take no other fees than here set down.

Tables of fees in all cases to be taken by the officers in Chancery, viz., the Master of the Rolls, masters in Chancer}', Subpcena office.

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clerks and attorneys, regiatrars, and examiners. [37 '^., printed. Coll. of Acts, Vol. 2, I^o. Ql, Record Office Library, 498 F.]

Aug. 22. 111. Petition of the Vice-chancellor, masters, and scholars of Cambridge University to the Protector. King James, for hotter maintenance of the divinity professor, settled on him Somersham Kectory, co. Hunts, to which the university was to present him. On the death of Dr. Sam. Collins, Dr. John Arrowsmith was chosen professor, and presented to the rectory, and took it hy order of a Committee of Parliament, who afterwards, at the instfutce of some, suspended the possession, and voted that 200Z. a year should be settled on the place instead, intending to report to Parliament ; but other business has prevented, so that for 2 years the professor has been hindered from the emolument. We heg that, out of your great zeal for the advancement of learning, you will see that the professors enjoy the benefit of so noble a gift. [1 page.]

Aug. 22. Order in Coundl that 2001. a year be settled on the Regius Professor in Cambridge out of some donative in his Highness' gift instead of Somersham rectory. Rous and Cooper to confer with the Vice-chancellor and Mr. Nye thereon, and report. [/. 75, p. 522.]

Aug. 22, Note of a petition referred to the Committee for petitions,of Charles Earl of Nottingham, and Lady Arabella, his countess, for payment by the Commissioners of Customs of their proportions of an annuity of 500^. charged on the customs, &c of the port of London, 23 Feb. last, the late Treasury Ordinance notwithstand- ing. Order for payment accordingly [/ 92, Jfo. 121; / 75, p. 524.]

Aug. 22. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Jones, Wolsley, and Maekworth to consider an augmentation for the principal of Jesus College, Cambridge, and how to settle an augmentation for the minister of Wimbledon out of tithes in that parish.

3. The Committee of Council for the Treasury, with the Army Committee, to call .the late treasurers at war to account for the remainder of 150,000;. appointed for payment of the arrears of the soldiers in Scotland.

i. The l,000i. accepted as a fine for Sir John Packington's dehnquency ordered to be paid to the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, to be paid by them to the widow and children of Wm. Guise executed by the enemy at Worcester for faithfuhiess to the Com- monwealth, in satisfaction for 100?. a year ordered them bv Parlia- ment, Sept. 6, 1651. Passed 25 Aug.

5. Lord Henry Cromwell to be Lord Lieutenant of the State's forces m Ireland, and his Highness advised to commissionate him.

6. Order that m lieu of a Parliament order granting Col Rob Hammond 400?. a year from the revenue, tiU as much be settled on him from delinquents' estates, lands value 600?. a year be settled on him in cos. Dublin, Cork, Kildare, or Caterlaugh at the rate which they yielded in 1640, and the lord deputy and council in Ireland are to set them out. Ordinance passed 23 Aug.

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Aug. 22. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont.)

^ 7. Order on the accounts of Col. Hammond, Governor of the

Isle of Wight, as reported by Col. Jones, viz., receipts 6,350^., pay- ments 5,387^. 15s, 6d., making the balance due by him 9Q21. 4s. 6d. that he be allowed, —

£ 3. d. For his own pay as colonel - 67 14 0

For 4 squadrons of Newport men for service at Carisbrooke Castle - - - 200 0 0

Aeeount to Mr. Serle and Fowkett

for beer - - . - 200 0 0

8. That he be absolutely discharged of the 962^. 4s. &d.. Council being satisfied that it was disbursed for public and emergent

9. That he be absolutely discharged of the 6,350^. received, and that the Exehequer officers prepare his quietus. Annexing,

112. I. Accounts of Col. Hammond in 1647 and 1648, includ- ing the expenses of the King and his guards in the Isle of Wight. [1 page.}

112. II- Exceptions hy Mr. FaucoTiberg to the said accounts, and replies thereto. [^ page.}

10. An Ordinance for confirmation of the laws, &c. of sewers, made concerning Robert Earl of Lindsey's undertaking to drain the Lincoln fens, reported by Wolaley, read, recommitted .to the former Committee, and to be reported next Friday.

11. The Ordinance concerning sinodalls, &c referred to his High- ness' counsel learned, to consider its nature and report.

13. To the Ordinance of June 29 to pay the Earl of Mulgrave 1,000?., these words to be added, " The Oixiinance for bringing the " public revenue into one treasury notwithstanding."

14. An Ordinance for regulating printing read, and referred to Mackworth, Wolaley, Jones, and I^mbert, to advise with the counsel learned, and report.

15. 16. Mr. Kinnersley, the wardrobe keeper, to provide such hangings, chairs, carpets, &c for the rooms adjoining the Parlia- ment House called ithe Speaker's Chambei's, — and the surveyor of works to make such reparations in and about the Parhament House and rooms belonging as Ed. Eirkhead, the serjeant-at-arms.

17. The said serjeant-at-arms to make sufficient provision of wood, coals, candles, &c. for ParHament.

18. The rolls lying on the top of the Parliament House to be removed to the place formerly appointed for them. Mr. Seobell to see it done.

19. Order on report from the Committee on Col. Rich. Fortes- cue's petition, — showing that by a debenture from the Commis- sioners for CO. Cornwall, according to an order of Parliament of 24 Dec. 1647, 2,874i. 9s, was due to him, and that by an order of

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Aug. 22. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont.)

18 April 1649 so much of delincLuents' lands aa he should discover should be settled on him till his arrears were satisfied, — that he be inserted in the Ordinance for additional security to the soldiers out of the 4 forests.

21. Order on a report from the Committee on Lady Jane Gorges' case [seep. 3 sv^rA], that from the profits of the Qd. writs in Chancery, there be paid her 1001. a year for life, or to 13 Jan. 1689, for which time the office was granted to Sir Jas, Levingston. with arrears since sequestration of the office ; to be paid by Sir Wm. AUanson, clerk of the hanaper, and the residue of the profits to go to the State. Annexing,

113. I. Report by Recorder TTm. Steele, T. Sadler, and Lisle Long, certifying the validity of the several deeds wnder which Lady Gorges claims [see 15 March and 6 Jtdy suprd^; that they have not been revoked, cmd tJiat therefore ^ sequestration laid on for Lord Newbwrgh's delinquency shauld be taken off. [1 page^

113. n. Bequest that the Committee will condder that when Sir Wm. Allanson entered on the profits, the ^ year's rent was paid before hand, cmd it toiU be due before it can he received out of the profits of the offi.ce. [^ page.']

22. The petition of Thomas Lord Fairfax, son of the late Ferdi- nand Lord Fairfax, and his executors, — being personal nominated in trust for the benefit of his grandchildren and others, — and a report from several judges annexed, referred to Lambert, Jones, Wolsley, and Cooper, to report.

23. The Sequestration Commissioners to receive and determine Capt. Hippisley's discovery, and to insert the same in the order of — August.

25. Approval of 4 Ordinances by the Protector. [7. 75, pp. 522- 526.]

Aug. 22. Pres. Lawrence to the sheriffs of counties. Council on conaidera-

Whitehall. taon of the returns of the elections for co. and the places in it,

approves of the persons whose names are enclosed, and requires you to give them notice of their approbation of them as qualified persons for members of Parliament. [J. 75, p. 521.]

Aug. 22. 114. Petition of Geo. Hughes, and the rest of the company of the Thomas Eonadventure to the Admiralty Comniittee. Th^ks for their letter to the Admiralty judges for speedy determining the ease about the impress of their ship at Porto Longone, but Dr. Wal- ker, advocate, and others of the best of the counsel being retained for their adversaries, they will be great sufierers without speedy relief. Beg that Walker may not be admitted as counsel against them, the impressing of the ship being for the service, [f page, see 1 Feb. 1653.]

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Aug. 22. 115. M. M. [Secretary Nicholas] to Mr. Jane. Thanks for the

Sept. 1. advertisements in yours of 21 and 22 Aug., which are more than in

Ail. ' any other letters from those parts. Name in yours what letters

you receive of mine ; I hope you had mine from here of -^ August.

Cromwell, by hia fleet m the Downs, keeps all the neighboxiring

princes in awe of him, but it must he an excessive expense to

England to maintain so many ships so long ; yet he will abate no

forces by sea or land till he sees how this Parliament are likely to

fix. Many of the members are notorious Presbyterians, and some

say will never he brought to Cromwell's ends, though it is said he

now seems resolved to run absolutely their way, with which the

Independents and Anabaptists {the greatest part of his army) will

be much unsatisfied. What do you hear there of his permitting

so many Presbyterians to be of his Parliament t Inquire still of

the motions of the rebels' fleet, and let me know.

Some here think it's kept on foot to terrify that State into a com- pliance with some of the ruling party in HoUand, and I beheve it will so prove in the end. It's probable CromweU will purge the new elections for Parhament, (under pretence of such as are not upright men) till he has brought them aU to be of his impious principles.

The Spaniard's infinite loss before Arras has brought that crown so low in forces and reputation, that if their friend Cromwell do not help them, France will soon overrun Flanders. We hear the French, since the siege of Arras was raised, will now sit down before Lisle, which is a place of importance, but weak in men and provi- sions, all being exhausted for the Spanish army before Arras. The French will probably not proseeute their advantage ; the success of France should make Holland more inclined to alliance with her. What say MM. Somerdyke and Rinlaw to it ?

Hemfieet and his lady are as great with the Princess Royal here as ever, and the King, in compliance with her, is so civil to them that I forbear to speak to km, of M. Somerdyke' s business.

I hear that Si/r E. Hunfs (?) lady is coming to the Hague. I doubt not but she will make all the Queen [of Bohemia's] family there very open-mouthed against Sir Edw. Hyde, and all that wish him weU. Nay she spares not to inveigh against the King hiinself, which I hope the good Queen will not endure.

Direct your letters to " M. le Chevalier Nicholas, secretaire du Roy de la Grande Bretagne, ^ Aix," and when I know when and where the King intends to remove, I will give you another address ; but he has entered on a course of bathing which will last 10 days, and will not remove this fortnight.

I send you news confirmed from several parts, which you are to divulge there. An honest man from England says the general report in Scotland is that the rebels' fleet is designed (having 8,000 landsmen) to assist the State of Holland against the other 6 Provinces, in case they shall not comply with the acts and orders of the party now ruling, and that they will come to the Brill. What do you hear, and why is the Rheingrave sent for in such haste to the Hague t I fear there will be intestine troubles, and Cromwell's design is to make divisions among them.

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Col. Eampfield was lately met riding between Dover and Canter- bury, and the Dover postmaster had orders to famish him with post horsea when he arrived. He came from France, and was there caressed principally by lord Jennyn and his party at the Palais Royal. What say you to this ?

Some persuade the King to extraordinary eomphanee with the Presbyterian party, because so many of them are chosen to ait in this mock Parliament. Can you believe that Cromwell will ever rely on the Presbyterians ? Lord Wentworth is now sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council. Give the enclosed to Somerdyke, if he is still there. I hope the plague will now diminish there.

P.S. Rememb^ me to Sir Miles Hobart and Dr. Whittaker. In case I die, deliver my will, which I left with you, to my wife. [3 pp. kolograph ; the Italics are in dpi

VOL. LXXV. August 23-31, 1654.

[Aug, 23.] 1. Petition of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London to the Protector, Within the last 6 months, part of the roof [on the south side] of Paul's Church fell down, with the lead that covered it, The city is in great want of water, and has to procure a further supply, which will be verj' chargeable. We beg the lead towards making pipes for its conveyance. With reference, 15 Aug, 1654, to Council. [1 page.]

Aug.'23. Order thereon in Council granting the petition, and authorising them to carry away and dispose of the lead. [I. 75,^. 526.]

Aug. 23. Note of a petition referred 10 Aug. 1654; to the Committee for Petitions, of Capt. Rich. Pechell, for 100^. a year out of the revenue, till he can have the 1001. a year allowed him from delinquents' estates. Order in Council for lands in Ireland, value 120^. a year to be settled on him. [I. 92, No. 221 ; I. 75, p. 527.]

Aug. 23, 2. Petition of Edw. Sexby to the Protector. The justice of my cause, and the damage by 10 months' delay compel me to appeal to you. I beg your order for satisfaction, or if, after all my hazards and expense for the public, for which payment has so often been voluntarily promised, I must expect nothing, I beg that it may be declared as your resolve, so that I may be freed from further charge and attendance, [i page.]

Aug. 23. Order thereon in Council for payment to him of l.OOOJ, trom the excise, in full of all demands, [f. 75, p. 528.]

[Aug, 23.] 3. Petition of Sir David Hasteville to the Protector. You know my services and losses, and have preserved my distressed lady and children from perishing by granting me^lOs. a week, which is the only support of 10 of us ; but we are now perishing for want of bread, and I have been several times in prison since I came from Worcester

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siege. I was ordered by Parliament 4501. from Haberdashers' Hall, but only 1(10?. has been paid, and the 350^, is insufficient to pay my debts, I beg an order for its paynient, and a pension. With reference thereon to Council, 31 July 1654 [IJ 2- " '

1654.

3. I. Ordsr in FarlioTnent for payment to him of 4^501., h

of 5001. ordered from Saberdashera' Hall, 9 July 1649. With receipt of 100?., 14 Sept. 1649. [f page.] Aug. 23. Order thereon in Council that the Goldsmiths' HaU treasurers pay him thcjlOs. a week, with arrears, the late Ordinance not- withstanding. Approved 28 Aug. [J, 75, pp. 529, 537.]

[Aug. 23.] 4, Petition of Roger Lord Broghili to the Protector. In 6 Charles, Frome Selwood Forest, co. Somerset, was disafforested, and divided into three parte, J to the King, ^ to the lords and owners, and i to the tenants claiming common. In 1641, my father, the late Earl of Cork, bought Marstin Biggot manor of the owner, Sir John Hippesley, and had right to 800 acres in the forest, paying l.OOOi. to the King for his ^, and the King promised him an Act of Parliament for disafforestation, if required. But the com- moners have taken advantage of the late troubles to throw open the enclosures, whieli 5 years since they were by the Council of State ordered to make good, but I, being on public emj^oyment in Ireland, could not take advantage of the order. 1 beg an order to the sheriif or other officer to assist me in making up the enclosures, and to quiet me in possession of the land. With reference thereon to Council, 19 July 1654, to give him the same order as was given to the owners of other parts of the forest. [1 sheet; see 17 Jims 1653.]

Aug. 23. Order in Council thereon that a letter be written to John Ashe, John Hippesley, John Carey, and — Buckland, and the rest of the justices of peace for Somerset, to preserv'e peace in this particular case, and to prevent any spoil of the said estate, calling the officers and soldiers thereabouts to assist. [/. 75, p. 529.]

Aug. 23. 5. Petition of Rowland Pitt, the late King's purveyor for sea fish, to the Protector and Council. Besides 17 years' arrears of wages, 2,800?. is due to me for fish for the household, for which I have paid 1,000?. interest, and my loss of estate and trade are above 5,0001. Also I brought in plate, money, and horses value 100?. in the wars. I had 600?. allotted me in the last Somerset House list, but could get nothing because I could not advance 60?.

.By my means Parliament exempted from the Act of Oblivion Sir Jas. Eagg's estate, of which I should have ^. I also discovered and got a lease of Milton manor, co. Devon, and 2 other manors which were lying waste, but'am opposed by John Masham, to whose brother Thomas, the late King at Oxford granted a lease of it and 2 others for ever, which is void in law, and he persuades the tenants not to pay me rent. I beg a lease of Milton for 31 years, and an order to receive my former rents. [1 page.} Annexing,

5. 1. Fidl report of the case amd the several grants a/nd leases of the estate, and recommending the said lease. [1 sheet]

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Aug. 23. Order thereon that he have a year's lease to enable him to buy his title, and that the tenants pay him the rent due on his former lease. Approved 28 Aug. [/. 75, -pf. 530, 531.]

Aug. 23. 6. Petition of divers freeholders and others qualified to vote in the election of knights for the isle of Ely to Council. We assembled at Wisbeaeh on 12 July for the election, resolving to vote for Secre- tary Thuiloe and Lieut.-Col. Fras. "Underwood of Whittlesey, knowing their fidelity and piety, but found that (Jeo. Glapthome, chief bailiff of the isle, and the person appointed to view and judge of the election, was employing his under-bailitfs in every hundred to obtain votes for himself among those who feared arrest or being returned on juries, though being reputed sheriff of the isle, he is not eligible. To gain his purpose he appointed Wisbeaeh, where he has most influence, as the place of election, but spread rumoura that it would be at Ely, so that many were surprised. Then by refusing some qualified voters and admitting others unqualified, he procured his own return. We beg redress. [C'opy, 3^ sftcefe of signatures in 3 columns.'] Annexing,

6. I. Ececeptions against Glaptkome's election ; i

the election as above related ; that he is a prisoner for debt in the Upper Bench, a sivearer and ti^^er, and an ill manager of his own famMy. Also,

Exceptions to the proceedings of Glapthome and Ed/ra. F&nwir iM the election ; the dAscharging a trusty clerh, and putting in one _^ for their pu/rpose; giving no oath and admitting wnqiialijied persons to vote ; dosmg the poll at 9 p.m., when ma/ny were waMi/ng to vote for Un- derwood, but could not come near, because of noisy dru/nkards Tnaking outcries for Glaptkame, by which 120 persons were exchmed ; cov/nting the votes fhems^/ves ; and refusing to allow Underwood to inspect the books, £c. [1 sheet.'] 6. n. Listof l^i persons of Whittlesey, Littleport,Thomey, Button, Chatteris, mid Stretham, who were excluded the poU, 12 and 13 July 1654. [2| columns.]

Aug. 23. 7. Petition of Geo. Glapthome to Council I always adhered to Parliament, and contributed beyond my estate, sending 4 horses, 2 of which I maintained and recruited, and was at much other expense, known to his Highness. Being duly elected for the Isle of Ely, I find a petition against me, with exceptions interwoven with libels, procured by Col. Underwood, who, since these times, has got an estate of 800i. or l,000i, a year ; he combined with Capt. Harrison, who bears me malice for obtaimng an order that he should account for vast sums which he received as treasurer on an Ordinance for money lent for reducing Crowland, &e., with which he purchased lands, thereby to defraud 100 persons, some of whom now live by ' charity, for which he was indicted at the assizes. For this he made it his business to traduce me, telling the people that I was going to join with Col, Kigby to take away their marshes. His malicious

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practises Iwing frustrated, he defames me with seandaloua aspersions. I beg leave to vindicate myself before anything be resolved against me. [1 pag^-}

Aug. 23. 8. Petition of John Mews and Amos Persons, for other citizens of London, to Council. We acknowledge God's mercies " through the actings of some choice instruments in army and Parliament," and hope their continuance ; but some persons are chosen as city members who are incapable by the instrument, and whose actions have shown disaffection, so that we fear by such men, if they sit in Parliament, to be bereft of our present mercies, and disappointed of our future hopes. We beg a hearing of what we have to offer against them. U-page.]

Aug. 23. Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. An Ordinance for settling lands of BQOl. a year in Ireland on Col. Robert Hammond and his heirs read, and passed by his Highness and Council.

5. To advise bis Highness that Col. Hen. Cromwell be commissioned one of the Council for Ireland.

7. An Ordinance giving further powers to the Treasury Commis- sioners read, and committed to Jones, Lambert, Mackworth, and Wolsley, to consult with the Treasury Commissioners, and report,

8. Further amendments to the Ordinance for surveying the 4 forests for security of ofEcers' and soldiers' arrears read, and agreed to.

9. Order on report on the petition of Sir 'Kob. Pye, jun., (see 9May supra), that Col. Montague signify to him that as Parliament, of which he is a member, is near at hand, he can apply there, and therefore has made no order.

9. 1. Report thereon certifyvng the case, as it appears from his petition and papers. [1 page.}

II. Order on report of the Committee on the case of Dorcas Braine, that Mr. Major distribute between her and her 8 children 1001. from the estate of the late Henry Eansoe, aUen.

1 6. The petition of Thos. Shadwell and John Thompson referred to Sydenham, Jones, Strickland, and Mackworth, to report.

21. Order on Mr. Kous' report — that the moneys due to Kob. Inglis and Alex. Finlaw are, principal and interest, 4,490i. 2s. &d., of which 1,000Z. being paid on a former order, 3,490t 2s. 6d, is still due, — that the said sum be charged on the Excise, Approved 28 Aug.

10. I. Ftdl statement of tlieir debts on contracts with Qwtlter Frost for supplies for Ireland in 1642-3, with, interest thereon to March. 1653, 4,490i. 2s. 6d, besides 1,420^. vnt&red, all of which, by letter of attorney, is to be received by Inglis. [2| pages.]

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10. n. Copy of the above, vnth note that the debt is a just debt from Mr. Frost, who was embayed by ParUam&nt, a/nd dtovld either be paid by the State, or the order of indemnity that Frosts executors be not sued should be revoked. [3 pages.]

10. III. Report that on conference with Mr. IngUs he requests 600i. in hand, and the rest charged on a visible treasv/ry, that the security of payment -may satisfy his creditors, or he tvill be rwmed. [| page, drafi.^

22. The state of the case on Capt. Hen. Peck's petition about ironworks in Dean Forest, presented by Col. Mackwortb, read.

11. I. Report by Col. Jones, Col. Mackworth, and Sir Ant. Cooper, that one of King Charles' lessees of the iron works in Dean Forest assigned his interest to the -petitionei^a fatfier. Hen. Peck, for a debt, of which 4,281^. 18s. id. remains due. The other lessees sv/rrefnd&red to the King, who granted the estate to Sir John Winter. In October 1645, tJie iromvorks were passed by Parliament to Col. Massey, a/nd on Peek's applying to Parlia/meni, they ordered him, payment out of t of Papists' estates. The Tnatter is of such a nature that it should be considered by the next Parliament. 26 April 1654. [I page.}

11, II. Fuller report [by the Commissioners for removing Obstrue- tionsj, giving particulars of the whole tro/nsactitms, from 8 July 1636 to 29 March 1654. [2^ pages.]

25, Order on the case of Ren^ Augier, formerly employed as agent for the Parliament in France, that for his satisfaction in that service, the Prize goods' Commisaioners pay him 1,000^., on receipt of which there is to be paid to Eliz. Turgis what he owes her for food and lodging in France. The Treasury Commissioners to see her paid. The former Committee to bring in an Ordinance accordingly.

26. Order on consideration of Sir Wm. Selb^s losses in the late wars, and his good service and that of his lady, in keeping and curing sick and wounded soldiers, that 3,000i. be allowed him out of Scotch fines, and that those appointed to receive them pay it. [/. 75, j>p. 526-530.]

Aug. 24. 12. Petition of Wm. Jones, minister at Denbigh, to Council. In .1647 I was appointed by the County Sequestration Committee, and was ordered fiie tithes and profits of the parsonage, being a sinecure, as an augmentation to the vicarage, both being sequestered, and not amounting to lOOl. a year. This was confirmed by the Society for Propogation of the Gospel in Wales, and I have enjoyed it 7 years, but now Wm. Carter takes away the tithes, on a pretence of being farmer to Hugh Lloyd, minister of Fordham, co. Cambridge ; the par- sonage is claimed by virtue of a grant 15 years since from the late

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Bishop of St. Asaph. The aldermen and justieea of peace, instead of assisting me on my request, encourage him, or say they can do nothing because it is not within the corporation. I heg ^relief. [1 pM/e.] Aug. 24f. Order thereon that Jones have the profits of the parsonage, and that the justices of peace, aldermen, iSic. assist him to receive them. Approved 28 Aug. [J. 75, pp. 532, 537.]

Aug. 24. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. Order on a paper from the Dutch Ambassadors that the Peace of Amsterdam, taken by the Constant Warwick and brought to Plymouth with her lading and company, be forthwith released, and the Prize Goods' Commissioners permit her to proceed.

3, 4. Lisle 's report on Allan Apsley's petition, to be admitted to the benefit of the Barnstaple Articles, not to be put to the question, but his petition recommitted to Lisle, Wolsley, Cooper, and Strickland, to report.

5. The petition of Mary Sankey referred to Lisle, Jones, Wolsley, and Mackworth, to report.

6. Order on a petition of the parishioners of Martin's, Ironmonger's Lane, London, and on an order of the Committee for Reformation of the Universities annexed, that the augmentation of 60^, per annum, granted to Dr. John Arrowsmith, late minister of the parish, and continued to Wm. Styles, be continued to John Fuller, present minister, by the Trustees for maintenance of Ministers, with arrears. Approved 28 Aug.

7. The petition of the masters or governors and assistants of the barbers and chirugeons of London referred to Skippon, Kous, and Major, to report.

8. An Ordinance for uniting the rectories o£ Wimboume St. Giles and Wimboume All Saints read, and agreed to.

9. The augmentation of 601. a year, formerly allowed to Mr. Crofts, lecturer at Carisbrook, Isle of Wight, now removed thence, to be transferred to Cowes, and 20^. more added by the Treasurers for maintenance of Ministers, to make 80^. a year for a minister at West Cowes, where there are many people and no minister. An Ordinance to be prepared. Approved 28 Aug.

10. The Trustees for maintenance of Ministers to add 201. to tho augmentation formerly granted to Mr. Tutchin, minister of Newport, Isle of Wight. Approved 28 Aug.

II. The Ordinance for vesting in the mayor and burgesses of Berwick-on-Tweed lands in the town, for perpetual repair of the bridges, &c., after considering objections and answers thereto, agreed to.

12. An Ordinance touching probate of wills, and granting admi- nistrations and legacies, read.

13. Justice Hale to be sent for to bring up tho papers prepared by him concerning the probate of wiEs. [/. 75, pp. 531-533.]

Aug. 24. 13. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Gen. Desborow re- port to the Protector and Council, — on their reference of the petitions

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Vol. LXXV. of Geo. Payler, surveyor, and Col. Jno. White, clerk, Jno. Falkener, storekeeper, and Capt. Wm. Billers, clerk of the deliveries of the ordnance, for payment of their arrears of i,026l. 12s. Q^d., due to the 3 first for 11 years' service, and to the last for 6^ years,— that 2,013?. 6s. 6|d. should be paid, the debt having long depended ; but they, having received encouragement for' extra service, are content to accept one half as full payment. [1 page.']

14. Order in the Committee of Council for elections, fixing Aug. 30 for proving the contents of a petition by the free bur- gesses of Bristol, concerning the persons returned to serve in Par- hament. Notice to be given to the parties concerned, [f page.} AnnexiTig, 14. I. Col Adrian Scrape to the Protector. I teg you to consider the condition of the city, which I never saw in a worse postwre. Tlie mayor and shei-iffs cannot be trvMed, and were so insolent in tlie late election that it discouraged the godly party (whieh has always appeared with you in the work of the Lord), One of them, who had been in arms for the late King, declared that aZl such might vote, and thereby a man was chosen who subscribed the late Kin^s treasonable engagement, and gave to tiie voluntary contri- butions sent him from this city.

There was i/n this, as im. many places, a clear dis- tinction between the godly party cmd the enemies of God, who now exceedingly insvlt, and think to ca/rry aU before them, but the Lord wiH prevent them. The narration already lies before you.

God has given you an opportwaity to know men's spirits, so tltat you may put a check on the erwmies, and refresh the boweh of the saints, whose interests you have alwa/ys accounted your own. The Lord has set you wp for such a time as this, and will own you in His work, as Se has hitherto done. Bristol, 6 Aug. 1654. [1 page.] 14. n. Petition of divers free burgesses and inhabitants of Bristol to the Protector. We and other friends to Par- liament ca/me to the place, at the time appointed for choosing bv/rgesses, according to the i/nst'nmient of Govern- ment, svpposing that the business would be so carried on as to seewre the liberties which had cost seas of blood and unspeakable sufferings ; but the sheriffs encouraged those who had favowred the late Ki/itg to vote, prondsimg to bear them, out in so doing, a/nd affronted and threatened M«, refusing to allow some of us to vote, though duly qualified. They declared that what they did contra/ry to the imMrument was the judgment of counsel, which we carnnot believe, whereon the Cavalier party carried things as if there were no CommoivweaUh or Protector, but as if Charles Stuart were again enthroned in the sovereignty of this nation, so that we protested against the election, and left the hall.

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Aug. 24. We resort to you against these men who, in the time of

the ParliaTRent, durst not show their teeth, but Tiow seem to prevail and trvu/mph over us. We beg that the election may he a/mi/tiUed, and owr -nrntrntms chosen, and suek other provisions made as may tesUfy the yeammigs of towards us. 95 signatwea. [Copy, 1 sheet-J

14. III. Detmled account of the election, on 12 JiUy 1654, when Rob. Ad/worth and Alderman Miles Jackson were chosen, the latter of whom took the Kvn^s protestation i '" " -■ - . . . ^ levying m,oney to <

The shenffs, J:c. abused the Parliament nominees. Col, John HaggoU and Copt. Geo. Bishop, caUing them horse- stealers, Ac.

Particulars of the violent and illegal proceedings of the sheriffs, &c. [1 sheet.'\

14. IV. Petition of divers free burgesses, &e. of Bristol to Council. We laid owr complaints of the und/ue election of bur- gesses 12 July last before the Protector, hut understand- ing from him that these matters lie judicially before you, we tender you our petition and narrative, which we are ready to prove, cmd beg speedy proceedings smtaMe to justice, and tender regard to the cause of liberty. [| page.\

14. V. Deposition taken at Bristol GastU before Col. Ad. Scrope, of Denis HoUister of Bristol. Being one of the Sequ£stration Com/mittee of Bristol in 1645, andhearing thai the mayor, aldermen, &g. had been active in levying money for the King and Priwx Rupert on the inhabitants, much to the dislike of some of them, I had the booh of records pro- duced, and copied some iiems, and amongst others several relatvng to Miles Jackson, vis. :

That on 28 J%dy 1643, hepaid 201., when the city Tnade a present to the King.

That he signed the protestation given against beariiig arms under the Earl of Essex, or corresponding wiOi and contributing to a/wy opponents of the King,

Thai on 6 Oct. 1643 he contributed 101. more.

With other notices of city proceedings relative to the King, Id and 31 Oct., awd 28 Dec. Id^Z, and ^1 Jan., and 3 Feb. 1643-4. 26 Aug. 1654. [5 pages.l

'■ oj Geo. Hellier, m/iyor, that Mai. Wolfe has i to taking the names of all those that voted at the late election, which are in the paper enclosed. 26 Av^. 1654. Signed cmd sealed, [f page."]

14, TIi. List of 106 electors of Bristol, some of whom voted for Mr. Haggott. [3 colwmns^

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14. VIII. Certificate of Oeo. HeUier, mayor, that Chas. Jones, Tkos. Bieroft,Ja8. North, and Rob. Maasmger didnot eubaeribe the petition against the election of burgesses, which' was done imthout their hnowledge. 26 Aug. 165*. [| page, city seal.} 14. IX. Certificate m behalf of 9 other persons to like ^ect. 28 Atig. 165*. [23 pages. The namesof all thesepersons except the mayor, HeUier, are aimexed to ike petition in copy, No. 1*, il] , Aug. 24. Articles concluded between General Monk, commander-in-chief of the forces in Scotland, on behalf of the Protector, and James Earl of TuUibardine, plenipotentiary by warrant of 21 Aug. of John Earl of AthoLI

1. The Earl and his party to come in and deliver up their arms to Col. Wm. Daniel, governor of Kt. Johnston's.

2. The Earl and his officers to give security for their peaceable deportment, and the soldiers to take an engagement.

3. The officers to keep their horses and swords, giving the same security for their horses as others of the nation, the soldiers to sell them to Col. Daniel or others, and to pass to their homes or beyond seas.

4. The Earl and all his vassals to enjoy their real and personal estates, their conduct in the late war notwithstanding, they bearing their share ■ of the burdens ; but no estates disposed of by way of donative from the late Parliament, the Commissioners in Scotland, or his Highness, to be restored,

5. The Earl or any of his party to have power to levy 1,000 foot, and take them beyond seas to any prince or state in amity, and approved by the Protector.

6. Whilst the Earl lives in the island, he is to remain in a place approved by the Protector, on pain of losing his security of 5,000?.

7. The Earl is not to appoint meetings of his tenants or vassals, except with leave from the commander-in-chief, for holding courts baron, conformable to the Ordinance of 12 April last for holding courts baron in Scotland.

8. Those who refused to rise, or have assisted our party, are not to suffer therefor from him or any under him, under pain of the forfeiture of these articles.

9. The Laird of Edinample not to have the benefit of these articles till he has paid 200f. for cattle, &c. taken by him and his party out of the Lowlands.

10. There being ships of war on the coast to transport prisoners of war to the Barbadoes, notice is to be given to the governors of garrisons where prisoners arc, to set at Hberty those belonging to the Earl of Athol, if not already on shipboard, and all English who are prisoners with his party are to be released,

11. All officers and soldiers who conceal or embezzle their arms, and do not bring them in to Col. Daniel, are to lose the benefit of these artides.

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12. The articles to be ratified by the Protector or Parliament, and deiivered to tho Earl in 2 months. [I. 76, pp. 1-3.]

Aug. 24. 15. Information ofTlios.BiirtandHugh Covington, of Harrold, CO. Bedford. Mr. Dell, minister of Yeilden, co. Bedford, overtook them as they were going to Bedford, the morning before the election of a knight of the shire, and asked for whom they intended to vote ; they said Sir Wm. Butler. He spoke very reproachfully of him, and bade them take care what they did, for the Protector did not wish Butler to be chosen, and had sent down an order about it. Also that if they chose such men, their tithes, taxes, and other grievous burdens would be continued, but if they chose Col. Okey, Mr. Taylor, Cater, Barber, and Crooke, they were good men, and against the paying of tithes and taxes, [1 page.]

Aug. 24. Order by the Commissioners for appeals in Excise, that the Customs' and Excise Commissioners take special care that no mer- chant or importer of goods enter any goods in the custom house, imlcss they sign the entiy in presence of the excise officers appointed to attend the custom house therefor, and take care that none enter goods in the names of any other than the real importer. [Excise coll., p. 147, Vol. 98, June 1655.]

Aug, 25. 16. Petition of Anne, widow and executrix of Benj. Henshaw, to the Protector. I have 8 children to provide for out of debts due to my husband, the chief of which was owing by the late Earl of Carlisle, which I could not get assured, unless I procured 4,000?. more. This I did by my children's portions and the credit of fi-iends, so that the whole debt is 12,000?. I then had 2,000?. a year a^gned out of an annuity of 3,000?. granted to the Earl by the late King out of the old customs, from which I received 4,000?. But in 1641, the Commons took all the customs into their hands for the public use, though the old customs were legally vested in the Crown, and thus I have lost 20,000?. I am reduced with my children to poor condition, though we were never delinquents in the least degree. I beg the debt of 8,000?., with interest since 1641, to be paid oufof the said customs, or out of the Urst discoveries to be made.

With reference thereon to Council, 7 Aug. 1654. [^ sheet]

17. I. Opinmn. by Mat. Sale that the gramt to ilie Eavl of

Carlisle, and the assignment of tlie 2,000?. therefrom, to

Mrs. HenskoM for 6 years, are both good in law. [1 page."]

17. II- Accov/nt by Ba/rth Beale, auditor, of payments made

thereon to Mrs. Henshaw from. 1638 to 1640-1, Total,

3,959?. 13s. 7 Feb. 1653-4. [1^ ^wiffes.]

Aug. 25. Reference thereon "by Council to Major-Gen. Lambert, Col.

Jones, Sir A. A. Cooper. Col. Mackworth, ajid Mr. Strickland, to

report. [J. 75, p. 533.]

[Aug. 25.] 18- Petition of Lazarus Seaman, vice-chancellor of Cambridge, to

the Protector. The University bought, on 9 May 1650, certain fee

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farm rents, repri2ing in the purchase the amount of the j payable from the Exchequer to the University and Professors ; but Wm. Moyle, collector of part of the said rents in South Wales, before he heard of this contract, paid in to Ecceiver-Gen. Falconbridge 4-91. 10s., which was due to the University. Begs an order for its re- payment. With reference to Council to direct payment, 23 Aug. 1 654. [1 sheef^ Annexing,

18. L Account by Tkos. Tadder, deputy auditor, of tJie smd rents in CO. Glamorgan, due to Dr. Mich. Love, and the Univer- sity, but paid imto tlie public revenue. [If pages^

X-ag. 25. Order in Council, on this petition and a' certificate of Thos. Tadder, — whereby it appears that a fee farm rent of 33^. a year from the rectories of Llanridian and Penrice, co. Glamorgan, was purchased of the trustees. May 9, 1650, by Dr. Rich. Love, for the University, and that he was to receive the i year rents due Sept, 29, 1650, and that notwithstanding, the first year and a half's rent, amounting to 49^. 10s., was paid to Falconbridge — that the 49^. 10s. be repaid. [J. 75, p. S33.]

Aug. 25. Note of a petition refeiTed to the Committee for Petitions, of John Glanvill, minister of St. James', Taunton, — for payment with arrears of 50Z. a year, settled by the now dissolved Committee for regulating universities, and a further augmentation, 4 marks a year only being reserved to the minister. " Ordered by the Ordi- nance." [/. 92, No. 280.]

Aug. 25. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. An Ordinance to satisfy the an-ears of the late Col. Roger Fenwick, by lands in Ireland to be set out to Thos. Baker and Eliza- beth his wife, Fenwick's executors, read, and agreed to.

2. The Ordinance touching Mr. Tombes and Cresset to be con- sidered next Tuesday.

4. The petition of James Tooke, one of 2 auditors of the Court of Wards by patent for life, referred to Lambert, Jones, Cooper, Mack- worth, and Strickland, to report.

7. The Ordinance for Lindsay Level and the list of Commissioners read, amended, and agreed.

8, 9. Ordinance for abating the excise of alum and copperas, and for imposing excise on English tobacco, read, and agreed to.

11. Order on his Highness' pleasure signified to Council, that

38?. 15s. be paid to Ant. Webster and Wm. Edwards, from Council's

contingencies, for 31 fine poleaxes for the gentleman porter and

30 warders of the Tower, at 258. each, — and that a warrant therefor

be issued to Mr. Frost. [/. 15, pp. 531-534.] Annexing,

19. I, Bill for the said poleaxes, receipt of them by Col. John

Ba/rkstead, and order for the payment, signM Oliver P.,

21 Aug. 1654. [1 'page:\

Aug. 25. 20. Orders in the Committee of Council for elections, summoning John Langham and Thos. Adams ; also witnesses in the cases of

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Brecon, Rice Vaughan, the Isle of Ely, and Geo. Glapthome ; and postponing Mr. Warcup's business till Thursday. [§ page.]

Aug. 25, 21. Accounts presented to the Mint Committe by Col. John Berk- stead, on their order of 3 May, of the money lately coined in the Tower : —

Silver received from the Samson, Salvador, £ s. d.

George, Morning Star, and Angel of Flushing, from 17 June 1653 to 10 May 1654, when coined at 3^. the pound- weight - . - - 276,702 16 0 Expense of coinage, 9,223i. Ss. &d. Paid on orders given to G. Frost, the Navy treasurer, deputy treasurer of the fleet, Col. Wm. Goffe and Lieui-Col. White, and the Treasurers- at- war

Balance

Received back in pai-t of two of the above orders - - - - -

Balance

Account of the sheer money of the aforesaid silver, adding 594i. Cs. 4d. gold, taken from the silver ingots. Total - - - 1,573 12

Paid for Treasury contingencies, counting rooms, and service from other than the Mint officers - . - - 1,122 14

Total receipts . . - - 287,536 8

Total payments - - - - 240,682 14

239,560 0	0
«7,142 16	0
9,260 0	0
£46,402 16	0

Balance in hand - ^46,853 14 3

Also a parcel of gilt plate and of West India bezar.

List of the persons employed about the silvef from the Samson, Salvador, and George, and other services connected with the afore- said accounts. Account of receipts and payments from 10 May to 15 Aug., leaving the balance in hand S7,225l 10a. 5d., of which 3,400^. being alrStdy charged on the Treasury by an order of Council, the remainder is 3,225Z. 10s. 5d. Noted as careftiUy examined by Wm. Jessop, [7 sheets.']

Aug. 25. 22. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Admiralty Committee. In our The Andrew, engagement with the Dutch while I was upon the Paragon in Aug.

Plymoutb. ig52, my lieutenant, master, master's mates, and some otherofiScers were slain or made unserviceable by their wounds, leaving me much necessitated for officers, whereupon I moved the bearer, John Joakin, to leave the Constant Warwick, and come on board my ship, where he remained until the end of the voyage. I employed him in sundiy concenunente of trust, and always found him diligent.

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Capt. Potter commander of the Constant Warwick, has also given a good report of him as master under him, when Beech was sur- prised by the frigate, and I therefore recommend him for the com- mand of the Prize that was Beech's man-of-war, or else let Capt. Potter be transferred to a better frigate, and he appointed to the Constant Warwick. [1 page.'j

Aug. 26. 23. Capt Jno. Sherwin to the Admiralty Committee. I wish I The Primrose, had received earlier your letter left with General Monk and Capt. '"'■ Cox, as I would rather have plied on that coast, having served 7 years' apprenticeship in these parts already ; but I am to stay in this channel by order of Gen, Monk, and oleerve Col. Cooper's ordei-s. As I have not above 3 weeks' provisions, I shall be forced into some victualling port. [§ page.]

Aug. 28. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The information against James Foy, of the parish of Clement Danes, referred to the examination of the Lieutenant of the Tower and TThos. Fauconberg.

2. The petition of the trustees and contractors for sale of the late King, Queen, and Prince's goods, referred to the Committee for accompts.

7. An Ordinance to appoint Commissioners to take the accounts of the profits raised and received on the Act for the better propagation and preaching of the gospel in Wales read, and agreed to. Approved 30 Aug.

8. An Ordinance to admit John Grace, of Ireland, to a composi- tion and exemption from transplantation, read, and agreed to. Ap- proved 30 Aug.

9. His Highness to he advised to put in Lawrence Maidwell as one of the chief clerks in Chancery instead of Philip Smith, and to insert his name before the Ordinance is published. Approved and passed 28 and 29 Aug.

10. An Ordinance to continue the almshouses and almsmen in New Windsor read, and referred to Rous, Jones, Mackworth, and Major.

11. Approval hy the Protector of 20 orders, 31 July-28 Aug, [/. 75, ^^'^ 536-537.]

Aug. 28. Pres. Lawrence to Lord Chief Justice St John and Lords Commis- Whitehnll. sioners Whitelock and Lisle. The near approach of Parliament, and the weightiness of matters to h& considered of before it meete, re- quiring your advice, it is therefore desired that you repair hither forthwiiJi, and be ready to attend the pleasure of his Highness and Councih [Z. 75, p. 535.]

Aug. 28, Council to John Ash, John Hippesley, John Carey, and John Whitehall. Buckland, and the other justices of peace for co. Somerset Roger Lord BroghiU's petition represented to his Highness that, being legally interested in a part of the late Forest of Frome Selwood, under letters patent from the late King, and a decree of the Excise, he quietoly enjoyed it till the beginning of the late troubles ; some persons 'then threw open the enclosures under pretence of common, P 6iS. T

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though for their own interest. The tenants had foiinerly accepted

satisfaction by ^ of the said forest, and enjoyed the same for several years.

Some other owners of forests had, on the same disturbance, applied to Council, and received some course to quiet their possession, but Lord Broghill's public employment abroad prevented his being any sharer thereof. We therefore especially recommend it to you to maintain the peace of your county, and see that no harm is done to Lord Broghill's estate, and that bis agents are not disturbed in repairing the enclosures that have been broken down.

You are empowered to call to your help the soldiers quartered in your county. [I. 75, pp. 537-538.]

Aug. 29. Ordinance of the Protector and Council, that from 29 Sept. 1654, the Excise Commissioners and officers receive Sd. for every cwt. of alum and copperas, to be made by the maker, the rate [of 6d.] .in the Ordinance of 17 March 1654f notwithstanding. With order that it be printed and pubUshed, [Exeise Coll. p. 148, Vol. 98, June 1655 ; I. 75, p. 541,]

Aug. 29. Council. Day's Proceedings.

5. An Ordinance for satisfaction of arrears to Col. Venables read, and referred to Lambert, Lisle, Jones, Mackworth, Wolsley, and Cooper, to receive further propositions from Venables, and report.

6. An Ordinance for settling lands in Ireland on Kich. Uriel and Thos. Crosthwaite, for their faithfulness to Parliament, and losses at the siege of Cockermouth Castle, read, and refen-ed to the Committee before named, to which Strickland is added,

7. An Ordinance to pay 1,136Z. lis. 2d. to Lionel Beecher of Barnstaple read, and by vote of Council 200i. for interest inserted, and thus agreed to. Approved 30 Aug,

10. Order that a report from the Committee on a paper men- tioning several goods bought for his Highness' use, refeiTed August 8, be agreed with, and warrants issued to Frost to pay the sums mentioned, except for 6 pieces of tapestry of the story of Hero and Leander, rated at ISOi., and one Turkey carpet particularly excepted in the report.

11. Order on report from the Committee on AUan Apsley's petition, that his articles made at the surrender of Barnstaple be confirmed, and as valid as those of Exeter, and that an Ordinance be brought in for that purpose.

12. An Ordinance to clear of incumbrances the manors of Halaall and Down, settled on Mary, reUct of Gen. Deane, read, and agreed to.

13. Order on certificate from the Trustees at Drury House that 500L is due to Col. Wm. Webb and John Cade, for stationery delivered there for the State's use, that the Treasurers for estates forfeited for treason satisfy them.

14. An Ordinance for bringing the arrears on ■wine licences, for satisfying a debt to Sam. Bland and others, read, and referred to Mackworth, Cooper, and Jones, to report.

15. On Mackworth's report from the Com^mittee on Sir Ed. Seabright's petition. Council leaves the petitioner to apply to Parliament.

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Aug. 29, Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)

1 6. An Ordinance to authorise the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall and Drury House to pay the war treasurers as formerly, referred to the Treasiuy Commissioners, to report, or propose another Ordinance.

18, 19. An establishment for the pay of the forces intended for special service, amounting to 6,514Z, ISs. id. a month, beside pay of Commander-in-chief, read, and approved, and to begin 4 Sept.

20, 21. 6^. a day to be allowed to Col. Venables, commander-in- chief of the said forces, and 2 months' pay to be advanced to him and them.

22. The Treasury Commissioners to consider on what treasury the said advance may be charged, to be paid with most speed.

23. 24. The Marigold added to Col. Penn's squadron. The Admiralty Commissioners to see her equipped accordingly, with special accommodation for transport of horses and provisions.

24. 25. The Admiralty Commissioners to cause three mortar pieces of the larger size, with shells, &c., also 6 great battering guns with carriages to be put on board Gen. Penn's squadron.

25. Approval by the Protector of 4 Ordinances named.

27. Instructions to Gen, Blake concerning the ship Princess read, and altered.

28. Mr. Secretary to learn from the merchants of the Turkey company the state of affairs between the Commonwealth and Tunis.

29. Council to meet to-morrow at 7 a.m, [/, 75, pp. 538- 542.]

Aug. 29. Articles between General Monk and David Creighton, laird of Lugton, on behalf of the Earl of Glencairn, who signifies 26 Aug. his approval thereof, with a few qualifications made :^

1. The Earl and his party to repair to Dumbarton and surrender their arms to Lieut.-Col. Cotterell.

[2, 6, 7, and 9, are similar to 2, 10, II, and 12, in the articles grajited to the Earl of Athol. [See page 333 suprA.}

4, The Earl, the Lairds of Lugton, Newark, Milton, Legland and Colgrame, Jas. Cuningham of Blaighose, Capt. ColqiSioun, of Balewick, — Crawford of Caisbume, Capt. John Starke, and Capt. Wm. Steward of Reidby, to enjoy their estates provided they are not bestowed in donatives. Lord Forester to have the benefit of these articles, paying 1,500?, fine instead of 2,500^., as ordered in the Act of graee.

4. Glencairn and Lugton each to be allowed to raise and transport a regiment of 1,000 foot in 6 months to any Prince or State in amity,

8, Lugton not to forfeit hereby any benefit of the Act of pardon, [/. 76, pp. 5-6.] Aug. 29, Articles between Gen. Monk and Lieut.-Col, Geo. Heriott, on a power given him of 24 Aug., on behalf of Col. Geo. Maxwell

1. Maxwell and Heriott to repair to Dimibarton, and give up their arms to Lieut. -Col. Cotterell.

2. They and their officers to give gpod security for their demeanour, and the soldiers to take an engagement.

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3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, are similar to 3, 4, 10, H, and 12 in the articles to the Earl of Athol. [Seepage 333 mprd,. I. 7Ga,pp. 10, 11.] Aug. 20. Levant company to the Consul at Smyrna. Domoingo Vaes de Brito, a strangei', complains that you have seized 20 cloths laden here by him on the Samaritan for Moses Syon in ignorance of any prohibition, he having paid strangers' customs. We have answered that he shall have as much favoui- as any Englishman not free of the Bociety.

We approve your diligence in preventing the trade of interlopers, but wish this case accommodated as fairly as may be without raising a precedent. [Levant papers, vol. 4>, p. 225.]

Aug. 30. Levant company to Major Rich. Salway. The Protector having London, signified on 14 Aug. his consent for you to go Ambassador to Con- stantinople, we give you notice, and signify our own consent, and request you to repair to London as soon as you can, that this busines.s so long in suspense may progress. We desire its hastening the sooner from the disadvantages of the present contest at Constanti- nople. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 226.]

Aug. 30. 26. Deposition of Joshua Fugill. Has known Abraham Granger, alias Ralph Robinson, alias Watts, Gurdian, Bromsdon, Sjc., since Christmas last, when he came and propounded a way of getting money, and gave him a warrant, signed by the Navy Commissioners, for payment of SI. or 101. to Milfieent Winchley, which was to be received at the Prize office ; but before that, he said he must get it signed by the Admiralty Committee, because there was an obstruc- tion then put upon the Treasury there.

Having this warrant so signed, Granger counterfeited 8 or 10 more, and put the signatures of the Navy and Admiralty Commissioners thereto, upon which deponent received, at several times, 300^., and all the said money was divided between him and Gmnger, except 2s. in the pound paid to some one whose name Granger concealed, being a person concerned in transacting this busine.'^. Granger also said that the Treasury of the Prize office had been touched 230J. thick, at one time, upon a pretended warrant from the Commissioners in Littie Britain, but no more could be had that way, as those Com- missioners had written to the Prize office that none should receive any money upon their warrants but what was from time to time signified by their letter. Was with Gi'anger last week at one Tompkins', the sign of the Spread Eagle, near Fleet Bridge. Granger lies at Mr. Gifford's House, near the Feathers' Tavern, Greenwich, by the name of Watts. Was never at the office in Little Britain, and does not know any of the clerks there or at the Navy Office, [1 page.}

Aug. 30. 27. Notes of the further examination of Joshua Fugill. Lives at the Whitehorse, a victualling house in King Street. Has been in London .5 years, but has been to sea and to Holland, and 2 years since lived with Wildman, a tinman in Leadenball Street ; 2 years since was committed to the Gatehouse by the Council of State, on a charge of selling counterfeit debentures, but was discharged on bail

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upon his ingenuous confession, Mr. Blacklock, bookseller at Temple Bar, and Mi*. Lloyd, another bookseller, being security for him.

Is a solicitor, but was apprenticed to Mr, Burton, a merchant in Hull. Never received money for tickets of soldiers ; had several sums at the Prize office for other men, but some tickets given him by Ralph Robinson were lately stopped on suspicion. Saw Robinson a month since, and acquainting him with the stop, he bade him not trouble himself any further, as he would appear there himself; has seen him at Whitehall.

Since coming from Portsmouth, has lain at Col. Farringdon's in Bow Street, whose business he now follows. Has paid Robinson ZOOl. received at the Prize office, and had 251. of him for transacting the business, and 10a, to buy a pair of gloves. Received the warrants produced of Ralph Robinson of Leeds. Has received iOl. at one time, 25L at another, and several other sums, which he paid to Robin- son, according to a power shown by Robinson, who gave deponent the warrants ready signed. One payment of 1001. was made at the Mitre in Bishopsgate Street, for the use of several persons unknown, but has receipts for all ; another payment of 100?. was made at the Turk's Head in Moorfields, and another of 201. at a scrivener's near the Exchange. Never knew Robinson's lodgings, but he always found deponent. The warrants were signed by the Navj- and Admiralty Commissioners, and brought to deponent with the letters of attorney. Knew Hen. Bateson, a loose fellow, given to gaming, living in Home Alley, Shoe Lane, but never had any dealings with him. Never raised any money from the Prize office without giving a receipt in his own hand. With notes of cross examination, [l^pages.] Annexing,

27. I. Receipt hy Ralph Robinson, merehant, Leeds, from Joshua Fugill, of 20i. balance of 34-81. allowed to poor imdows of seamen slain in the engagements with the Dutch, he havi/ng had liberty to deduct 10 per cent, for his charges ; o/ndpromAse of 'indemnity to him from all further trouble therein. 26 July 1654. [|- sheet.']

27. n. Accovmt by Joshua Fugill of nwiieys received by him on account of 13 widows named, May— July 1654, total 385?., also 230?. received in part for Gapt. Jos, Wyamk [| page^

Aug. 30. Ordinance for sale of 4 forests, viz., Needwood and Kingswood chases, and Ashdown and Sherwood forests, reserved for collateral security to the officers and soldiers whose arrears are unsatisfied, and who were in service 24 Dec. 1647, vesting them in the hands of Thos. Cook o£ Pedmarsh, Essex, and 9 others, for the same pur- poses as in the late Act for sale of the crown lands.

These trustees, with Sir Wm. Roberts, and the survivors of those named in the late Act, are to contract for sale of these forests, with the like commission and instructions as in tlie Ordinance for sale of the crown forests, having the lands first surveyed. One third of Enfield chase to be sold at once for ready money, not under 10 years' purchase. From the proceeds are to be paid the

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arrears of Col, Edward Montagu, the late Col. John Kckering, Edw Dendy, Col. Rich. Fortescue, Maj. Ant. Markham, Thos. SmstLlwood, chaplain to Lord Fairfax, Majors Wm. Boteler and Fras. Bradbury, Lieut.-Col. Eenj. Norton, and Capts. Wm. Harrison and Thos, Talbot. All contracts made on the late Act for sale of forest lands confirmed to the purchasers, but all purchases under the first Act, not cleared and allowed within 40 days after the em"vey is returned, or within 4 months from the passing of this Ordinance as to lands already surveyed, and 6 months as to those yet unsurveyed, shall be made void, and the contractors debarred from renewing their daima. [14 pp. printed. CoU. of Acts, Vol. 2, Wo. 92, Rec. Office lihrwry, 498 F.'\

Aug. 30. Note of the passing of this Ordinance in Council, his Highness approving it, with addition of some persons for their arrears, and omission of a clause about Pengelley manor. [I. 75, "p. 542,]

[Aug, 30.] 28. Petition of the inhabitants of New Brentford, Middlesex, to the Protector and Council. On our petition to you, being at Syon House, you moved Parliament to continue the augmentation of 60i, a year granted by Parliament to our minister, Mr. Goddin, who has tfii;en pains amongst us 2 years, but only received 30?. from the Trustees for ministers. His receipts from Hanwell are only 14?., as they reserve 120^ to themselves, on pretence that theirs is the mother church, though they have only 20 families, and ours is "a market " town, and a place of very great concourse of people." We beg [an order for the augmentation with arrears, and for Hanwell to make a more proportionate allowance to our minister. 18 signatures. [1 ptffe.]

Aug. 30. Order on report from the Committe of Council on this petition — that by an order of Parliament QOl. a year augmentation was allowed Rob. Goddin, minister there, from the remainder of rents on Ashweil rectory, co. Herts., which rent was payable in com, — that instead of the com there be paid him 60?. a year in money by the Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers. Approved 2 Sept. [I. 75, fp. 343, 565.]

Aug. 30. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. Approval by the Protector and passing of 9 Ordinances.

10. Ordinances to confirm the articles of Barnstaple read, and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept.

II, Also an Ordinance ibr the better preaching of the Gospel at West Cowes, Isle of Wight. Approved 2 Sept.

12. Also an Ordinance for appointment of Commissionei-s for pre- servation of customs and excise for 6 months. Approved 2 Sept.

13. Wm. Thomas, keeper of the late standing wardrobe at Windsor, to deliver to Clement Kinnersley all hangings and other wardrobe stuff contained in his book of charge, and not yet delivered to the contractors for sale of the late King's goods, to furnish the Speaker's room adjoining the Parliament House.

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14, The goods contained in a note delivered by Kinneraley, needed to furnish the Parliament House and rooms adjoining, value llSl. I7s., to be provided by him.

16. An Ordinance for enabling soldiers to use trades read, and committed to Lambert, Mackworth, Sydenham , Wolsley, and Cooper, to report. Approved 2 Sept.

17. Order on report from the Treasury Commissioners on the petition of John Wood, [see 1 June 1654] that Sir Hen. Vane, sen., account for the profits of the ^ part of the subpcena office in Chan- cery, late belonging to Rich. Eraham, delinquent, and pay in the moneys which appear to remain in his hands.

18. His Highness to be requested to allow the discoverer thereof a fit portion for his pains and charges.

19. The ^ part of the subpcena oflice which is forfeited to be disposed to the best use of the State.

20. To allow Sir "Wm. Roberts, John Stone, Gervais Bennet, Adam Eaynes, and John Bocket a salary for their service as Commis- sioners for Appeals and regulating the Excise, at 300?. a year each, to begin from March 25, 1654. Also the same to the executors of Henry Elsing to the use of his children, to be paid by the Excise

21. To allow Col. Rous, Mr, Manby, Mr. Lucy, and Mr. Hildsley SOOi. each for the year now past, as judges for probate of wills.

22, 23. The Treasury Commissioners to confer with the Admi- ralty Committee and Army Committee, about stittling an esta- blishment for the forces mentioned in the 27th article of the Government, according to the purport of this day's debate, and to bring in an Ordinance ; and ajso about the next winter's guard. [/. 75, ^. 542-544.]

Aug. 31. 29. Petition of Col. John Jones to the Protector and Council By Ordinance of Parliament of 16 June 1648, the remainder of the 150,000?. charged 28 May 1647 on the Excise was to be paid by warrants of the Army Committee. On 20 June 1648 they ordered me 590?. with interest at 8 per cent., but my absence from England on the public service has prevented my demanding it. The present Commissioners of Excise, on my demand, say that by your order of 4 May last, they can issue no money on former Ordinances without your direction. Being reduced to straits, I beg an order for pay- ment. [1 page.'}

Aug. 31. Order for the payment of the 5902. forthwith from the Eseise. Approved 2 Sept. [/. 95, pp. 545-559.]

Aug. 31. 30. Petition of the merchants of the Intercourse to Council. Notwithstanding yoiu- order of 28 Feb. 1653-4, and the order of the assessment Committee of London grounded thereon, to forbear quar- tering of soldiers upon us for non-payment of monthly assessments, now in debate before you. Major Fras. Allen has quartered 26 soldiers of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment in our houses, and threatens to double them daily till we pay. As our burdens are grievous, we will produce

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Vol. LXXV. in writing reasons why wo should not pay the assessments. We jrder for the soldiers to be speedily taken off. [1 pc^ge.]

30. I. Order in the Committee for assessmmits, that 'n<

assessments be collected on the m£Tcha/nts of the Inter- course, nor they Tnolesled, till the Committee of Coivncil to whom the viatter is referred report, and till further orders from Council. 1 March 1653-4-. [^page.]

Aug. 31. Order thereon that Major-Gen. Lambert direct Major Allen to remove the soldiers, and not to quarter any more in respect of assessments, till further order, [J, 75, p. 546.]

Aug. 31. 31. Petition of Ant. NicoU to the Protector. I acknowledge God's goodness in disposing the government to you, whose great design is to carry on the interest of Jesus Christ, and to administer justice and mercy. I have had many losses in the cause. My father died in the service, at the siege of Plymouth, and the enemy took his estate, value d,006l. ; he had before suffered from the tyranny of the late King, in opposing loans, ship and knight money, and other illegal taxes, and left 7,000?. debt, and 12 children, all in my charge.

I had the honour to be employed by Parliament in many dangerous and expensive journeys, and received no satisfaction. I beg a certain sum, and will find out a way of payment that shall not prejudice you. [1 2Mge.'} Annexing,

31. I. 17 Particulars of journeys and, other services undeHaJcen

by petitioner for Parliament, for which he only received ml. [1 pager^

Aug. 31. Order thereon in Council that 200?, be allowed him, to be paid as proposed by him. Approved 2 Sept. [/. 75, pp. 547, 565.]

Aug. 31. 32. Petition of the mayor, combnrgcsses and burgesses of Pontetract to the Protector, The corporation having suffered deeply cannot re-edify the town hall, as appears by their annexed petition to the justices of peace, who recommend their case ; beg relief. With reference thereon to Major-Gen. Lambert, 28 June 1654, [^ page^ Anneximg,

32. I. Petition of the sarM to the justices of peace for the

West Ridvng of co. York. During the late war, ■die castle was nmied by several loiig sieges, and on 27 Ma/rch 1649. Parlia/ment ordered the Oormnittee of tM West Riding to have it demolmhed, and from the sale of materials, to pay 1,000^. to the borough, to repair a place of worship, and rebuild a minister's house. The late mayor and aldermen discharged their duty, and by their accoimts it seems thai 1201. 9s. 9d. is atUl d/ae for lead and timber' sold. This tovm being convenient, has been tJie place for Iiolding tiie sessions for tJie I'iding, but the court house, being within shot of the castle is ruined.

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Beg tlioA this sii^-plus sum, m.ay he granted for its restora- tion. With certificate of the justices recommendvfig the g^-ant, as the house is mitch vjanted, and petitioners cannot provide it th&mseVoes. Signed by John Cowper, mayor, T. Fairfax, Bar. Wentxvorth, and 4 others. 8 April 1651, [1 sheet.}

32. II. Seport of Lambert in favour of the petition, and order thereon to Oov/ncil to prepare an Ordimance accm'di/agly, 19 July 165i. [^ ];iage, endorsed on the former petition^

Aug, 31. Order thereon in Couneil that Sir Edw, Rhodes, Sam. Childe, and others who owe the said lldl. 9s. pay it in to the corporation, to be employed in re-edifying the common hall. Approved 2 Sept. [/. 75, pp. 548, 565.]

[Aug. 31.] 33. Petition of the Dean and Chapter of Christ church, Oxford, to the Protector. Their rectory of Great Torrington, co. Devon, was sequestered in 1646, for the delinquency of Rich, Smith, their tenant. During the sequestration 302i. 19s. 2d. rent was received by the County Committee, and paid to the Commissioners at Haherdashers' Hall, by loss whereof the College is much damnified. Beg an order for examination and payment. Signed by Dr. John Owen, dean, and 6 others. With order thereon that Council direct the Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers to repay the money. 10 Aug. 1654. \1 sheet.}

Aug. SI. Order thereon in Council that the Haberdashers' Hall Committee call the county Committee to account for the profits of the rectory received during sequestration. If they have been paid into the Exchequer, they are to be repaid, and if in the hands of the County Committee to be paid to the petitioners, who, in default, are left to their remedy at law. Approved 2 Sept. [/. 78, pp. 550, 565.]

[Aug. 31.] 34. Petition of Sam. Avery, governor, and the Merchant adven- turers to the Protector. We set foi-th on 20 April last how this nation first obtained the clothmaking trade, how long it flourished, and the times and causes of its decline, having been a fellowship from 1296, but declining since 1614 for want of countenance, and we be^ed to he considered in the treaty with the States general. Peace being now re-established, the magistrates of Rotterdam have invited the company back, provided it retains its fellowship.

We beg the establishment of our company, and the usual letters to the States general and provincial, granted on any settlement of residence in those parts, recommending our re-establishment in what town we choose. [1 page,]

[Aug. 31.] 35. [Thos. Skynner to Secretary Thurloe ?] I find in our registers when the Merchant adventurers' company removed from Middleburg to Delft in 1620, and thence to Rotterdam in 1634, this letter, which was written in French to the States General and States Pro- vincial. But now the company only want one to the States General

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and one to the States of Holland, where they mean to settle. I have made a few needful changes, as now we return to a residence, whereas before we only removed. Please to prepare us- two letters accor- dingly, and let the company have the conveyance of them, and let them not be sent till their commissioners are ready, which will be as soon as they know hia Highness' pleasure. [1 page.'\ Avmexing,

35. I. Form of the letters sent by former hmgs to the States

General and Promiicial of Bolla/nd, requestmg favour to the mercha/nt adventurers, accordm,g to the placard of eomvierce of 1599. [1 page.}

Aug. 31. 36, Thos. Skynner to [See. Thurloe]. I enclose a translation of a letter of which we want 2 copies, one for Rotterdam and one for Dort, with this alteration, that Rotterdam invites to a retui-n of residence, Dort to a fresh residence there. Also let not these letters be dispatched till our commissioners are ready, and then be put into their hands. [| page.] Aimexing,

36. I- Form, of the letter from the late kings to the towns of

Holland, in behalf of the Tnerchant adventurers. {§ page-l

Aug. 31. 37. Exceptions laid before the Protector against Sir John Price elected member for co. Montgomery : —

1. He was an M.P. in 1642, but deserted, and sat in the junto at

Oxford.

2. He came not in till after the memorable battle at York, and

when Montgomery Castle was taken, and he would have else been sequestered, as his whole estate lay there.

3. By his plausible pretences. Sir Thos. Middleton, then Major-

General of North Wales, made him governor of the castle, which he endeavoured to betray to the enemy. Being excluded Parliament, and his estate ordered to be sold, he then betook himself to the army. Query, whether he should be considered a man of integrity, and fit to be an M.P. [1 page.]

Aug. 31. Council. Day's Proceedings.

4. The Ordinance to authorise soldiers to set up trades read, amended, and agreed to.

5. 6- An Ordinance for regulating the Universities not to be com- mitted, and Fiennes, Wolsley, Lambert, and Rous to attend his Highness with the reasons why Council did not proceed in it.

7. An Ordinance to manage augmentations read, but not com- mitted.

10. An Ordinance concerning ministers ejected for delinquency read, and agreed to.

11, 12. Jones reports from the Mint Committee the account of Col. John Barksteaid, Lieutenant of the Tower, for moneys brought into the Mint out of the Samson, Salvador, George, Morning Star,

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and Angel Michael, and coined in the Tower from 17 June 1653 to

10 May 1654

£ 8. d.

His receipts, with 9,860i. from the Prize

Office, and moneys repaid, have been - 288,136 8 5 His disbursements amount to - - 250,910 18 0

Balance - 37,225 10 5

Of this he has to pay to the Admiralty

Commiasioners - - - - 34,000 0 0

Balance atill in hand - 3,225 10 5

Of this 300Z. is allowed to himself and 540^. to others concerned about the money, as a reward for service, and he is to pay G. Frost for the Council's contingencies the balance, viz., 2,385i. 10s. Sd.

13, 27. An order for his discharge of the said money approved, stating the sUver received from the slups at 92,2341bs. Sozs. 4dwts. Igr. valued at 3^, per lb., and the gold at 141bs. 9oz. Sdwts, 18grs., at at 40Z. 58, the lb. Approved 2 Sept.

18, Mr, Embree to take special care that the Mews be cleared for his Highness' family.

20. Order on report from Nath. Waterhouse, his Highness' steward, and Mr. Embree, according to Council's order of 8 June 1654, concerning persons claiming privileges at Hampton Court under letters patent : —

I. That Wm. Smithsby, who claims the keepmg of the privy lodgings and standing wardrobe by patent of 4 Car., which was disallowed by the Committee for removing Obstructions, remove himself, family, and goods from Hampton Court within a month. II. Like order for Thos. Smithsby, who claims to be under-keeper of the house and gardens, by a grant from the Marquis of Hamilton of 16 Car. ; also by patent of April 21, 17 Car,, after the King's leaving Parliament, disallowed as above. III. That Jones, Strickland, Pickering, and Cooper consider the 2 last clauses of Mr, Waterhouse and Mr. Embree's report on Chas. Hoggan and John Webb's claims, and report.

21. Order on petition of Wm. Clerk and John Godolphin, Doctors of Law and Admiralty Judges, that the Customs' Commissioners satisfy them and Chas. Geo. Cock the moneys due to them according to the Council's warrant of 10 May 1654 to the said Commissioners, for their salary of 501. a year each, and continue to pay it as it falls due. Approved 2 Sept.

23. An Ordinance to pay Col. Sexby l.OOOi. from the Excise read and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept,

24. AJso an Ordinance for 1,000^. to M. Augier and Mr. Turgis from the Prize Office. Approved 2 Sept.

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25. Order on certificate fromMatth. Aluredof 1 Aug. 1654, — that Maj.-Gen. Deane promised the horough of Ayr in Scotland 1,000 marks stiriing towards building a church, as their former one was used for the public, and ordered him to pay 200^. when the founda- tion was laid 1 foot above gi-ound, 200^. more when it was half built, and the rest when finished, — that the Leith Commissioners pay the balance of the 1,000 marks. Approved 2 Sept.

29. Col. Jones reports his Highness' pleasure that the following names be inserted in the bill passed yesterday for taking account of the moneys received on the Act for better propagation of the Gospel in Wales ; viz. : John Corbett, chief justice of cos. Glamorgan, Brecknock, and Radnor, JohnHaggett, and Bennet Hoskins, chief justices of cos. Carmarthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan, and that Evan Lewis' name be omitted. The Ordinance amended accordingly,

30. James Forbes to be settled one of the lecturers in Glou- cester, with the augmentation of SO^. appointed to Mr. Kenrick, preacher at St. Mary Crisp, lately disabled by the Commissioners for public preachers, to begin from 25 June last or from the time of Kenrick's disallowance. The Trustees for maintenance of ministers to see to it. [/. 75, pj). 544-550.]

Aug. 31. 38. Petition of Rob. Swanley, late commander of the Henry

Bonadventure, to the Admiralty Committee. Being at Naples,

laden i,vith merchants' goods, Capt. Cox arrived with the Phcenix,

having many prisoners, and being fearful lest they might rise, I

took 54 and victualled tliem 11 days. I also spared him 357 lbs. of

powder, and took in 2 of his maimed men, who were cured in my

ship, at a total cost of ill. 17s. id. I beg payment. [1 p^ge.']

Annexing,

38. I. Certijicate of the above by Capt. Owen Cox, 20 July, and

note from the Navy Com/missioners, 20 July 1654,

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38. II. Recommendation of Swanley hy the Co^iinissioners for side and wovmded, 31 Aug. 1654, [1 page, damaged^

Aug. 31. Levant Company to the consul at Smyrna. We have deeply

London, resented your long want of a minister, but have been prevented

supplying it. We have at last elected Ejab. Winchester, and doubt

not but you and the factory will find much content in his ministry.

[Levant Papers, Vol. 4, p. 228.]

Aug. ? 39. Petition of Anne, widow of Rowland Fawkard, to the Pro-

tector, for relief for herself and 3 children, her husband having lost his life in the service, as truly as those who actually died upon it^ He was made messenger at the first sitting of the Derby House Committee, and so continued till his death last March ; he under- took hazardous journeys in both the civil wars, in the war with Scotland, and with the Dutch, and often went beyond his strength. Having broken a vein whilst on a journey to Scotland, he lost mucli blood for 6 weeks, and could never be cured ; he grew worse last

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winter, from being sent to the fleet, tlien near the coast of Holland, with a dispatch, and was there in a great storm in which his fellow, Mr. Potter, was drowned ; he died after a most tedious sickness, which took the little he had, and she was left in much deht. He petitioned the late Council of State, but Parliament was dissolved before any- thing was done. [1 sheetj Annexing, 39. I Petition of Rowland FawJcard, messenger to the Cov/neil of Stcde, to the CouncU of State. I was sent after tlie train of artUleri/ to Worcester, and ordered to press horses, carts, <fec. for its speedy drawing, for faithful performcmce, whereof I had to ride v/p and down nigiA and day ; I attended after the train joined Lieut-Gen. Fleettvood at Upton,and took the whole care of providing horses, until it ivas lodged in Windsor Castle, expending mcn-e than the ridi/ng rate allowed.

I have oft&n exposed my life by riding through the enemifs quarters, on orders from the Derby House Com- mittee and this Council. In the first war, whilst riding nortfiwa/rd, I was so closely pv/rsued by a party of the Neivark horse that I had to throw m/gself i/nto Ute Humb&r, amd got into a fishei- boat, to save pvhlie letters of great consequence, and m,y ovm life. When ridimg post to Scotland, my hwse fdl on a da/rh night, cmd I broke a vein, a/thd have spit blood ever since, so that my st/rength is wasted, and Hie small fruit of my labours expended. With refei'ence thereon to Thurloe and Frost, to certify ivliat should be done. [1 slisel^ 39. II. Certificate by Dr. John Castle to iJie truth of Mrs. Faw- kai'd's statement that Fa/wka/rd's death was caused by hie two journeys to Scotland and the fleet. 6 July 1654.

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Aug. ? 40. Report thereon by the Earl of Mulgrave, and Water Strick-

land, that as she has only 16^. a year, and 100^ in money, she should have a grant of 150?,, Mr. Potter having had 2oOl. [1 page, draft.]

Aug. ? 41. Request that as his Highness has pas.sed a lease to Charles

and Geo. Hewett of the bishopric of Old Laughhn, ho would give an order to the Commissioners for letting the tithes that they may have the refusal of them, at the appointed rates. [^ page.]

Aug. ? 42. Report in detail by the Ordnance officers, on an order of

28 July last, of all the arms received by Roger Carlisle, Wm. Gai'dner, Oliver Williams, and Alric Shambrooke from gaiTisons specified, bringing them all in debtors to his Highness for weapons still in hand, viz., Carlisle in (ill. 98., Gardner 65J., to be defalcated from their debentures. The other 2 to make good the arms with- held. [1 sheet, damwged]

Aug. ? 43. Prize goods' officers. Hum. Blake, Rich. Blaekwall, John

Spari'ow, Rich. Hiil, commissioners, and Clement Oxenbridge, comp- troller, to the Admiralty Committee.

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1. The Sampson, Salvador, and George, which had the great quantity of silver on board, are riding in the Thames, much decayed by lying 2 years, and at great charge, if not disposed of.

2. The late Council o£ State having forbidden the sale of guns with the ships, there are several in the outports rnidispt^ed of; beg directions.

3. Want an order, for more speedy raising money, for buyers to fetch and pay for their'goods in 10 or 15 days, or else that they may be sold again, and the buyer be charged with any loss. [1 page.]

Aug. 44. Journal of the Marigold in her voyage from Deptford, whence

she went, IS Feb, 1653-4, as convoy to the Iceland fishery, to 19 Aug. 1654: e.r/. June 8, went into Derifar Harbour for water. The country people were afraid of us at first and durst not come on board, "being warned by their justices. They much en- quired whether the Protector or Lord Fairfax is in greater autho- rity, and particularly whether Charles Stuart is in Denmark, They said there were 2 Holland ships about the land that had been dealing with the country people before the arrival of the ship that usually comes every year to receive custom for the King of Denmark, but no such ship had yet come, as it was foul weather, and ail the land covered with snow, so that those of our men who had been there 20 times before had never seen the like at that time of the year. They fear war between Denmark and England, esteem our nation, and mightily rejoiced when told of the peace between England the Dutch, and Denmark.

While in Lowsie Bay on 1 1 July, Paul Johnson, justice of the peace of the country, and a great traveller in Denmark and Holland, came on board, and said if the wars had continued, they would have desired to be protected by the English rather than the Danes, as they found more friendship from the former, and that the English nation was the gloriousest in the world, as they had conquered the Dutch, who thought themselves to be the conquerors of all the world, and that those in Iceland were fearful that a power would have been sent from England to plunder the country, but he thanked God for a peace. [Book of IS written and 10 hlmih pages^

[Aug,] 45. Order in the Admiralty Court, made on the petition of Mr.

Chaworth and other merchants of London, who claim certain wools taken in the Augustine prize, that the Commissioners for Prize Goods are to defer putting in suit the bonds in which, on 18 Feb. 1653-4, they became bound to prove their cause within 6 months, now expired, they having put in their claim, and had Commissioners appointed for the examination of witnesses. [2 pa.ges^

[Aug.] 46-63. Weekly accounts by the Ordnance officers of the gun-

powder and shot remaining in the stores, with accounts of receipts and issues. [18 ■papers^

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Sept. I. 1. Petition of Thomasine, widow and administratrix of Capt. Wm, Bennett, to the Protector, for increase, or at least continuance of the 22s. a week granted her by Parliament on Goldsmiths' Hall. Her husband was ^e chief instrument in checking the King's army at Brentford fight, and lost his life at the end of it, leaving her with 8 children. On the late change of Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, pajTnent wa.s refused without order from the Council of State, who granted it for 3 months, now expired. Begs arrears since her last payment, 12 Nov. last. With reference thereon to Council, to con- tinue the former pension with arrears, 10 Aug. 1654. [1 sheet]

Sept. 1. Order in Council thereon for continuance of payment with arrears

by the Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers, the late Ordinance for bringing the revenues of this commonwealth into one treasury notwithstand- ing. [/. 75, p. 551.]

Sept, 1. 2. Petition of Maurice and Rob. Thompson and Wm. Pennoyer to

the Protector, for lands in cos. Caterlough and Kildare in Ireland, at the same rates as granted to the adventurers and soldiers, for payment of 4,555i, 6s, Sd. furnished in money and goods for relief of the distressed protestants in Ireland. With reference thereon to Council.

Sept. 1. 3. Petition of Wm. Penn, General at sea, to the Protector and

Council. Having married Mai^ret, relict of Nicatius Vanderschurin of CO. Clare, Ireland, I have sustained great loss by the late horrid rebellion. She had to fly, making over most of her estate in trust to Thurlough Oge Mac Mahon of Clenaught, co. Clare, who got thereby a large estate to himself, paying her nothing, but becoming a rebel and flying into Spain, his estate is confiscated. Her other estate she left a prey to the rebels, and her debts in Limerick are not recoverable, the debtors having forfeited all for rebellion. I sent an agent over to recover these losses,'in all 8,636i. 1 98. 6d.„hat he did not get in enough to defray his expenses, so I can have no relief but by your fevour. [1 page.] Amiexing,

3. I. ParticvZars of the said estate, and the losses ikerefrom,

7,436?, i9s. 6(?., beside 1,200^. for things not thought of.

ri page.]

Sept. 1. Order thereon granting him lands in Ireland value 300^. out of

those still undisposed of, the Lord Deputy and Council to set them

forth. Passed and approved 2 Sept. [J. 75, fjp. 551, 563 (2).]

Sept, 1, 4. Petition of Edward Earl of Worcester to Council, that his allowance of 3i. a week may be charged on some place or person of certainty. It was charged on Goldsmiths' Hall, but he has received nothing since the week before Midsummer, [f page^

Sept. 1. Order thereon for its payment by the Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers, with arrears. \I. 75, p. S51,]

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Sept, 1. Note of a petition, referred 17 May 1654 to the Committee for

Petitions, of Capt, Wm. White, of Great Torrington, co. Devon, for payment of 2,412J. lis. 3^. arrears and disbursements in the service. Order in CouncU that the Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers pay him 50?. in part of arrears, the Ordinance for bringing the revenues into one treasury notwithstanding. Approved 2 Sept. [I. 92, No. 72 ; /. 75, pp. 552, 565.]

Sept. 1. 5. Petition of Major Edm. Eolfe to the Protector, The Army

Committee on stating my account make me a debtor of 817i. lis. l^d. I have 393i 3s. 3d. due to me for service, and I crave 54-1. 10s. allowance as Commissioner [at Carisbrook Castle], at58.a day for 218 days, in the interval between Cols. Hammond and Sydenham. Also 7001. is due to me on pubUe faith. I am so reduced for my affec- tion to the public, in relation to the late King, by my dismissal from employment, and by sickness fix>m wounds, that it would ruin me and my relations to pay the money. I beg you to defalk i of it from the sums due to me, and to respite payment of the remainder till I am paid, [1 page."] AnnexiTig.

5. I. Statement by the Army Covvmittee of his account, and

tuarrant to pay him. the 8171. lis. l^d. 16 Aug. 1654. [1 page.]

Sept 1. Reference thereon in Council to the Army Committee, to see whether a greater sum is due to him, and if so, to respite the debt, or a pro- portion thereof. Approved 2 Sept. [7. 75, pp. 553, 565.]

Sept. ]. 6. Petition of Richard Uriel, and Thos. Crosthwaite, late mer-

chants of Cockermouth, Cumberland, to the Protector. In J 648, by order of Major-Gen. Lambert, we assisted the late Major Wm. Bird to defend Cockermouth Castle, on a 3 months' siege by Sir Wm. Huddleston, who totally plundered our estates, value 1,9651., by which we have been disabled to maintain oui-selves. When the castle was relieved by you, on your march from Scotland to Carlisle, we told you our losses, and you acknowledged our fidelity, and ordered us to appeal to you in London, when something should be done for our relief. This we did, but after our longjoumey, we found you gone to Ireland. We have since been often solicited by persons of quality, and in June 1652, were promised speedy relief, but have obtained none, to the total ruin of our families, and our creditors daily threaten to imprison us. We beg speedy relief, according to your former gracious promises. [1 page.] AnTiexing,

6. I. Certificate by John, Lamplough a/nd 11 other inhabitants

of Cockermouth, that Wth. Uriel, and Capt. Richard Uriel, his son, lost, in hovses puUed down, com and cattle, shop goods, a/nd money, 1000?. by Huddleston' s forces, and that the captain was active in the sffrvice. 12 signatv/res. 23ifoy. 1648. i^page.'] 6. II. LUce certificaie, that Thos. Crosthwaite, mercer, lost 965?, 23 Nov. 1648. [| page.}

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6. III., IV. Like certificates by Sir Wilfrid Lawson and 4 otlmrs of the standing committee of ■die county for both cases, addressed to the 2 Houses of Parliament. 1 Dec. 1648. [2 copies, ^ page each.]

Sept. 1. Order on Mr. Strickland's report of the Ordinance for Uriell and

Crosthwaite, that it be agreed to, and recommended to his Highness as Council's advice. Approved 2 Sept, [/. 75, pp. 553, 559,]

Sept. 1. 7. Request for some augmentation or relief for Chria. Burrell, of

Wratting, Suffoik, " a most precious, ancient servant of God," the first person in Suffolk who appeared against Bishop Wren and Dr. Cosins, protesting against their superstitious innovations, for which he was deprived and kept out of his benefice for many years, and having a wife and 10 children, got into debt. Parliament noticing him ordered Bishop Wren to pay him 320J. and restore him to his benefice, but he received nothing, and had to spend 1001. in ousting his successor ; 4 years ago all his remaining household goods, books, &c., were burnt. He has since, by the help of godly friends, built up the parsonage, but is 400^. in debt. With order, 29 July 1654, to Council, signed, to make some speedy provision for his rehef Noted as recommended by Mr. Fairclough. fl page.]

Sept. 1. Order in Council that the Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers

grant him 501. Approved 2 Sept. [/. 75, pp. 564, 565.]

[Sept. 1.] 8. Report on the condition of the prisoners at the Tower and St. James's, ordered by his Highness : —

Scotch Nobility taken at Worcester and in Scotland. Earl of Crawford, Earl of Lauderdale, Earl of Kelly, Earl Marshal, Lord , Sinclair, Lord Spynie, Lord Ogilvy. — To be banished, on good security not to 'act against the commonwealth, at least such of them as are esteemed least considerable.

For proclaiming Charles Stuart.

jint. Jackson. — To be banished, on security not to return without leave.

On suspicion of Treason.

John Archer, Thos. Eoss, Jos. Sawyer, Thos. Bunce, Jos. Barker, Chris. Watkins.— To be set at liberty, on sufficient bail to the Lieutenant of the Tower to do nothing to the prejudice of the State. Also Rich. Dutton, Roger Lea, Wm. Jenkins. — To be banished on security not to return without leave. Also Capt. Thos. Smith. — His estate to be sequestrated.

For High Treason. Hum. Bagaley, Gilb. Gerard, Sidney Fotherby, Thos. Saunders, Fras. Foxe. — To be banished, on security not to act to the State's prejudice, nor return without leave.

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For suspicion of great crimes. Sir Rich. Willis. — To be banished, on security not to act to the State's prejudice, nor return without leave.- For high treason. John Wiseman, Chas. Gerard, John Finch.— To he set at liberty on security as above.

Prisoners at St. James'. Col. Edw. Aldrieh, Capt. Hen. Harlow, Capt. John Wharton, Thos. Barnes, Wm. Dodd, John Hippon.— To be set at liberty on like security. [1^ pp.}

[Sept. 1.] 9. Short-hand notes of part of the above. [1 page.]

Sept. 1. 3. Oi-ders in Council for the liberation of all the above prisoners

recommended to be set at liberty, those in the Tower to give bonds to the Lieutenant of the Tower, and those in St. James's to Col. Goffe and Lieut. -Col. Worsley, who are to discharge them. [J. 75, pp. 553, 554.]

Sept. 1. Council. Day's Proceedings,

6. In an order of June 23, 1664, to grant Vincent Gookin certain lands, the words " his heirs " to be added after his name. Approved 2 Sept.

7. -The petition of Thos. Good, Professor of Civil Law at Cambridge, referred to Lambert, Jones, Mackworth, Rous, and Major, to report.

8. Order on report from the Committee on the petition of Thomas Lord Fairfax, son of Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, and his executors, for the benefit of his grandchildren and others named in his will ; and on a report from Earons Thorpe and Nicholls, — in the case of a reference concerning bonds entered into in the late Court of Wards by Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, Sir Henry Bellasis, Sir Matth. Boyn- ton, and Sir Philip Stapleton, as a fine for the custody, wardship, and marriage of the late William Viscount Fairfax, deceased, granted to them, of which 33SI. 68. 8d. only being paid, the bonds ai-e returned intojthe Exchequer, and by a proce^ tiiere issued, the manor of Denton, part of the estate of the late Lord Ferdinando remained seized in his Highness' hands at] 1001. a year, — that all process on the bonds in question be stayed by the excise officers, and the petitioneis appeal to Parliament. Approved 2 Sept.

9. Council thinks fit to do nothing on the papers delivered by the Dutch Ambassadors concerning the Queen of Bohemia, the liberty of Dutch artisans to use trades, and the petition of Eliza- beth, wife of Gervais Hollis ; but leave the parties to apply to Parliament.

10. An Ordinance to pay 500?. to Col. Webb and Mr, Cade read and a^eed to. Approved 2 Sept.

12. Also an Ordinance to increase the number of hackney coaches to 250. Approved 2 Sept.

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16. An Ordinance for Wm. Blaxton, as amended by the Committee, agreed to. Approved 2 Sept.

20. Order that the certificate of Thos. Fauconberg, on the petition of Ant. Mildmay [see 3 Aug. suprd] for arrears for the late King's children, be laid aside, Council not thinking fit to make any order therein.

10. 1. Certificate aUuded to, that on ike 'Parliament aUoivance of 1,500?. a year for Henry StiwH, there was due for 2 years arid 6 niontiis, ending 11 Feb. 1652-3, when hewasemhark^ at Cowes for Flanders, 3,274?- 13s. l\d., of whitA. Mildmay received 3,031?. 68. l^d., leaving arrears of 253?. 78. 30 Aug. 1654. [1 page.]

21. The petition of Francis Smith referred to the Customs' and Excise Commissioners, to examine if 127?. 8e., part of a greater sum for oats delivered for the army, be due still.

22, The Ordinance for settling augmentations to be read to-

23. An Ordinance to be brought in to-morrow to settle on the Committee for claims in Ireland and their heirs a proportion of land in Ireland to satisfy 2,621?., remainder of 4,000i., according to the rate thereof in 1640, where the Lord Deputy and Council think fit.

24. To write to the judges at Salter's Hall, and refer to them the business of the old farmers of customs.

25. The Ordinance concerning the arrears on wine licenses to be considered to-morrow.

26. Cooper, Fiennes, Jones, Lambert, Sydenham, Montague, and Mackworth to prepare an Ordinance to settle the Admiralty Com- missioners, and to bring it in to-morrow.

29-37. To grant the following yearly augmentations. The Trus- tees for Maintenance of Ministers to see them settled, and take orders to pay them out of the revenues vested in themselves : —

501. to Chris. Burrcil, minister of Wratting, eo. Suffolk.

50?. to the minister of St, Margaret's, Hertford.

50?. to Hugh Bethel, minister of Holt, eo. Denbigh.

50?. to — Austy, minister of Cranbome.

30?. to — Miller, minister of St. Andrews, co. Glamorgan.

30?. to Sam, Wells, minister of Banbury, co. Oxford,

60?. to the minister of Wimbledon, co. Surrey.

60Z. to Dr. Sam. Bolton, master of Christ's College, Cambridge.

50?. to such minister of St. Neots, co. Hunts, as shall be appointed. All approved 2 Sept. 38. 10a. Order on report of the petition of Col, Rugeley [see 13 Feb. and 8 and 16 May mprA], that a patent be granted hun of marsh grounds, decreed by a Commission of Sewers to the late King, in parishes Walton, Wisbeach, Szc, cos. Norfolk and Cambridge, dis- covered by him, and that from the clearing the title and obtaining possession, he have a lease for 99 years, or until satisfied the moneys ordered to him 13 Feb. last.

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39, An Ordinance to continue an Act of Parliament for recovery and preservation of many thousand acres of land in Norfolk and SuiFolk, surrounded by the sea, read, and agreed to. Approved

2 Sept.

41. Also an Ordinance to charge 1,490L Ss. Gd. on the Excise in course unto Mr. Inglish and Mr. Finlaw. Approved 2 Sept.

42. Also an Ordinance concerning the incorpoi-ation of St. Katherine's Hospital, Ledbury-under-Malvem, co. Hereford. Ap- proved 2 Sept.

43. Also an Ordinance concerning fines, reported by Sydenham. Approved 2 Sept. [/. 75, pp. 553-557.]

Sept. 1. IL Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee, On the

Navy Office, claim of the owners of the Sampson for 5,G26l. 5s. Gd. for her loss in

Leghorn Road on 4 March 1652-3, considering what is inserted in

their inventory for victuals and dollars and what freight is already

allowed, we think 3,200^. sufficient, [f page.}

Sept. 2. Ordinance by the Protector and Council for bringing several

branches of the revenue under management of the Treasuiy Com- missioners and Court of Exchequer, including excise, prize money, the profits of sequestered estates, of | of recusants' estates, the monthly assessments, &c, all which are now to be paid into the Exchequer, and to be managed by the Treasury Commissioners, who have power to lease lands, on fines not exceeding 2 years' value, for

3 lives, or 21 years, and to levy rents, &c., in case of non-payment ; to pay salaries to the officers formerly employed, require all to execute their powers, dismiss those not needful, and settle the sala- ries of the rest, unless settled by the Parliament or his Highness and Council. All present officers to continue in office till the said Commissioners order to the contrary, observing their orders. Pro- vided this do not interfere with the Ordinance of 24 June last, for bringing the revenues into one treasury. [Excise CoU. pp. 149-154, Vol. 98, Jtme 1655.]

[Sept. 2.] 12. Dr. Walter Walker to SecThurloe. It appears by yours that the Hamburg agent urges a judgment on the Samson, Salvador, and George. I waited on you yesterday at Whitehall about it, but could not see you.

The matter 6f the silver is much stronger than that of the ships. I attended a Committee of Council upon it, on a reference from his Highness on Mr. Violet's petition, and sent a report, which remains with Coimdl, about the silver, the ships, and the tobacco, and other goods.

The ships have lain so long in the river that they are much injured, and grow worse daily, and ought to come to judgment ; and the owners are clamorous for a hearing before they perish. The reason of the firet opposal was to prevent the enforcement of the argument vipon the silver, that it should not be pressed upon us

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that it came In free ships, but cautions may be taken that this should not be ui^ed as a consequence.

The judges have been threatened in court for not assigning a hearing, which, by the rules of juaticc, cannot be denied, but I leave it to your wisdom and reason of State. [1 page.^

Sept. 2. Order in Council that the Admiralty judges determine the ease

of the said ships according to law and justice. Approved 2 Sept. [7. 75,3Jp. 558,.565.]

Sept. 2. 13. Requests by Col. Rob. Venables : —

1. That my arrears be settled, and the just rent remitted till the land be planted.

2. For an advance to buy necessaries, my goods, apparel, horse, arms, &e., being in Ireland.

3. Confirmation of my custoditmi, and if any part be taken off as not forfeited, abatement to be made in the rent.

4. As my employment will prevent my planting land to raise portions for my daughters, a good sum should be deposited with friends for their portions in case I die, to be restored if I return and find my estate nndestroyed.

5. Payment to me by the State of debts owing to me by able persons in Ireland, I giving up the security, and running the loss if any of them be insolvent. [1 page."]

Sept. 2. Order that as Col. Rob. Venables is designed to a special service in a present expedition, 3,076Z. 6s. IQd., due to him for arrears, be forthwith paid. Approved 11 Sept. [/. 75, pp. 561, 567.]

[Sept. 2.] 14. Petition of John Martin and Thos. Bennett, churchwardens,

and 20 inhabitants of Easthara, co. Chester, to the Protector. Our parish is large, and the great tithes impropriate ; 160^. fee-farm rent was resei'ved on them, and most of the lands in the parish, to the Dean and Chapter of Chester-, which now devolves on the State. The minister's maintenance being but 20^, a year, 50^. augmentation was granted by authority of Parliament, but though John Watson, our minister, has the allowance of the Commissioners for public preachers, he cannot receive the augmentation with arrears, because his former oi-ders were not reviewed by the "Universities' Committee, and we did not know this was requisite till after the dissolution of that Com- mittee. As he has 7 small children, he is reduced to great straits, and must leave the ministry which he has held H years, unless you grant a special order for his augmentation. 22 signatures. [I page^

14. I. Order in the Committee for plundered miniaters for an increase of the augmentation to the Eastkam minister from 38Z. to 50?. a year. 25 Dec. 1647. [^ page.'\

14. u. Like order for preservation of that av^gmentation, the profits of the chwvk being very great, n<^'uAth8taftiding a reference to the Cov/nty Committee of Chester, to consider how the allowance to tlie ministers and schoolmaster of Chester may be paid. 14 April 1648. [|- page.'\

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14. Ill- Order of the County ConvmiUee of Chester, reservi/ng the 501. for Eastham, there bemg a aii/rplus beside what is grcmted by ParliaTnent to the imnisters, schooVmast&rs, and scholars in Chester, with the Ki/n^s yea/rly rent, and an annual old charge to certain churches, and for certain usual repairs of^ great ckv/rch in Chester; the saM 501. to be paid by Lord Ckolmley, fee-farmer of the rectory. 20^*66.1648-9. Signed by Sir Wm. Brereton, Svr G.Booth, and 7 others. [1 pagcl

14. IV. Certificate hy the Committee for approbation of ministers

im. favour of John Watson, as fit to receive anywugm^nta- tion. Whitehall, 28 July 1654. [1 page.]

Sept. 2. Order for the continuance of the augmentation accordingly. Ap- proved 7 Sept. [I. 75, pp. 561, 566.]

[Sept. 2.] 15. Petition of Margaret, widow of Edw. Rood, miniater, to the Protector. My hushand was deprived of maintenance, and 11 yeara a prisoner under the bishops, was plundered of all he had, and died in the service, leaving me with many children. Being very zealous, he was sent hy Parliament to preadi in Esses, Kent, and Suffolk, and won lai^ sums of money, and multitudes of people to their cause. On a reference by Parliament to the Committee for plundered ministers, they ordered me half the moiety of a parsonage granted to Mr. Hughes, a godly minister, but I was deprived of it by Mr. Prynne, and was then ordered by the said Committee 1001. from Haben^ishers' Hall, but gained no benefit, as Mr. Millington would not report the order to the House. I applied again to Parliament, and was referred with the Irish ladies to Gen. Fleetwood and Col. Dove, and ordered 15s, a week, which was paid from 8 March to 24 June last, and then denied, on a general Ordinance for the Exchequer. I beg an order for payment with arrears. With reference thereon to Council, 10 Aug. 1654. [1 sheet.} Annexmg,

15, I. Order in Parliament, referring lier case to the Committee

for phmdered ministers, 30 Sept. 1564. [^ page.} 15. II. OrderintheConmiittee for plundered ministers for pay- mmt of 1001., 22 Sept. 1648. [f page.}

Sept. 2. Order thereon to the treasurer of Goldsmiths' Hall, to pay her the lOO;. and a pension of 20s. a week, with arrears. Approved 7 Sept. [X75,^p. 562, 566.]

Sept. 2. 16. Petition of Col. Solomon Richards, for the officers of his late regiment, to the Protector. I had a commission from you, 21 Feb. 1649-50, to raise a regiment of foot in England for service in Ireland, and our pay was to date from our commissions. This concession was first made to me, and confirmed by you to divers of my officers, at your landing at Bristol. We had to wait so long for a wind that 4 months elapsed between the dates of our commissions and oiu: being mustered in Ireland, for which time we received no pay, and yet our arrears are not allowed on our debentures. We beg that this may

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be added to fche rest of our arrears. With reference thereon to Council, 3 June 1654. [1 page.]

Sept. 2. Reference thereon by Council to Cols. Sydenham, Mackworth, and Jones, to report. [J, 75, p. 562.]

Sept. 2. Notes of petitions, all in L 92, referred to the Committee for

petitions, and of their reports, and orders thereon in CoTindl, /. 75.

viz. Jas. PhiUipa and Jentin Lloyd, for co. Cardigan, for abatement of

■ the county assessment. Order that the Army Committee give order

for respiting the levying of | the assessments. Approved 11 Sept.

■ [/. 92, ]\[o. 226, /. 75, pp. 662, 567.]

Wm. Hebditch, Wm. Doran, and Paul Eoehe, prisoners in the Mar- shalsea, taken at sea for piracy, for release. Order that they be released on bail to depart within 20 days, not to return without leave, and to do nothing prejudicial. [/. 92, No. 189, 1. 75, pp. 557, 565., /. 112, p. 62, 7. US, p. 48.]

[_Sept 2.] 17. Petition of the "well-affected creditors and servants of the late King to the Protector, An Ordinance on our behalf has been approved by Council in your absence : —

(1.) That the restraint laid on sale of the goods of the late King, not in use for the State, be taken off, and the goods sold for our relief, according to 2 Acts of Parliament. (2.) That there be further power for getting in the concealed personal estate of the late King.

We find, however, that your Highness intends to take a great part of the goods for your own use, which cannot be chosen till the trustees bring in their accounts, and meantime the said Ordinance cannot be passed. As it will be long before the accoxmts can pass, and many of us are perishing for want of bread, we beg you to pass so much of the Ordinance as concerns the getting in of moneys on discoveries, omitting only what relates to the goods. With reference to Council, 22 March 1654. [1 page.}

17. I- Oase of the servants wad ereMUyrs of the late King : —

£ s. d. The value of the goods as appraised is- 47,549 14 8 Deductions for over £ a. d.

valuation - - 15,849 18 2 For goods inkick the

State is to lutve ■ 10,000 0 0 For security for

money lent the

navy • - 10,000 0 0

Goods reserved to the

Protector - - 10,155 13 4

46,005 11 6

Vahte of goods to he sold [I page.]

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Sept. 2. 17. II. " ^ote of sm&ral particulars in order to £ s. d.

the Tnaking the report for the servants and creditors," detcvilvng former pro- ceedings, statmg that a list of the goods and the payments therefrom, as first given hy the clerh registrar on an order of Jidy 4, 1654, came

to 80,990 2 1

That on examination hy the Committee of appeals and regulatvng the excise, it was reduced to _ - - - 47,549 14 8

The valuation at % by the Council of State hrnig - - - - 31,699 16 6

Of this 20,000^. of goods are reserved to the State, and they beg that the remaimder, vahie 11,6991. 16s. 6d may he sold and the proceeds distributed among them. Also that 15,918i. Is. 4id., leTd to the navy, may be repaid or levied on discoveries, &c., &c. [2 pages.'\

17. ni State of the accownt between the Commonwealth and the creditors of the late King and Queen,

£ s. d.

d to tlie Protector - 35,497 16 6

Goods vested in the trustees, now in the

the service - - - - 12,051 18 2

Cask.part of 28,0001., proceeds of goods

sold to Sir H. Vane o/nd Col. Doumes 15,918 1 4

63,467 18 0

PayTncTits.

Goods reserved hy Act o/26 June 1649 10,000 0 0

Money secured to he paid out of dis- coveries by Act of 11 July 1651 - 25,918 1 4

Defalcation of J vahie for over valua- tion . - . . 15,849 18 2

Deduction of value of horses at Tidbury 1,982 0 0

Balance due to creditors - - 9,717 18 6

63,467 18 0 [1 sheet]

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[Sept, 2.] 18. Petition of the poor domestic servants of the late King living within the late lines of communication to Council. We have pre- sented a petition to hia Highness, 23 March, who has referred it to yon. We beg you forthwith to pay 9,7l7i. 18s. Gd due to us,_or most of it, out of some convenient treasury for our present relief, as we die daily by starving. [1 page.']

Sept. 2. 19. Order on report from the Committee on the petition of the creditors and servants of the late King, Queen, and Prince, and on the statement of accounts, — showing that 9,7171. ISs. Qd. remained due to them, beside the 25,918J. Is. id. secured to them by Act of 17 July 1651,— that the said 9,7l7i. 18s. M. be paid them out of the fines imposed by the Ordinance of pardon and grace for the people of Scotland, to be in fidl of all demands on the Acts of 26 June 1649 and of 17 July 1651, except the 25,918^. Is. 4d. named in the latter Act. George Bilton, deputy treasurer at Leith, is to pay the said sums to persona authorised by the trustees for sale of the late King's goods, to be issued by them in fit propoi'tions.' [1 J pages. Also I. 75, p. 564.]

[Sept, 2.] 19 a. Note of a proposal for the moneys to he paid in to John Jackson, agent for the servants and creditors, and issued on war- rants of the trustees for sale of the late King's goods. [§ page.]

Sept. 2. Council. Day's Proceedings.

I. Council thinks fit to make no order on the petition of Maurice Wynn, John Ayton, and others, but leaves them to apply to Par- liament.

7. The Ordinance for settling the powers of the Admiralty Com- missioners to be read first this afternoon.

9. Capt. Rich. Pechell being behindhand in the receipt of 100^. a year ordered him from the revenue, the Commissioners of the Great Seal are to issue a warrant to the Treasury Commissioners for its payment. Approved 2 Sept,

II. An Ordinance appointing visitors for the universities and several schools read, amended, and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept.

12, Also an Ordinance to settle maintenance for preaching minis- ters, and to unite parishes. Approved 2 Sept.

13, Also an Ordinance to settle part of 30,000/. for payment of forces intended for special service. Approved 2 Sept.

14, 15. All money in arrear for pay of 4 serjeants, 1 corporal, 1 surgeon's mate, 1 gunsmith, and 1 gunsmith's mate, on their musters since August 22, 1653, to be paid by the War treasurer,?, and the Army Committee to issue warrants. Approved 2 Sept.

16. Approval by the Protector of IS Ordinances, which are there- upon passed.

17. An Ordinance to limit the powers of the Admiralty Committee as to points of time read, and amended.

18-20. Draft of a commission and instructions for the Admiralty Commissioners, read, amended, and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept,

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21. An Ordinance for stating the accounts of Col. Eich. Laurence, and satisfaction of his arrears, read twice, and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept.

22. An Ordinance to continue the almsmen and almshouses at Windsor, as amended, agreed to. Approved 2 Sept, Anneaymg,

20. 1. Eeporf of the Gom/mittee of GovMcil who were to consider an establishment for the poor knights of Windsor, and other chtritable uses, that an Ordinaries should be drawn up by coit/nsel to settle certain rectories late belonging to the Dean a/nd Chapter of Windsor, on feoffees in triist foff ckaHtable uses, for t the said uses, according to the first donation, [j page.]

20. II, Draft of the above, [^page.']

27, 28. As it appears on reference on the petition of Henry Lord Herbert, that the lands settled on him by Act of Parliament of 16 July 1651 were in remainder, and the present estate for life sold to him free from fee-farm rents ; — order that the said manors and lands be enjoyed by him and his heirs free from all fee farm rent. Approved 7 Sept.

30. An Ordinance for allowing payments made by virtue of war- rants from Council, read, and agreed to.

31. 2L Order on report from the Admiralty Commissioners, in the case of Thos. Eidley, master of the Providence of Boston, — which on her way from HuU to St. Valery'a in France, under conduct of the Briar frigate, was run aboard and sunk by the Briar, through negli- gence of the captain, — that the Admiralty Commissioners direct the Commissioners for Prize goods to grant him a prize vessel, value 1501. in compensation for his loss. Approved 7 Sept. Anneadng,

21. I. Seport aUvded to, stating the value of iJie lading of lead

amd rape-seed in the lost ship at 700?. and that the peti- tioner is thereby ruined. 29 JvZy 1654. [| page.}

38. An order for repealing the power of the Admiralty Judges read, amended, and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept.

39. An Ordinance giving liberty for the carrying of millstones, timber, and stone read and agreed to. Approved 2 Sept.

41. Also an Ordinance for fm'ther doubling on Dean and Chapter manors, rectories, and glebe lands Approved 2 Sept.

42. Also an Ordinance to settle lands in Ireland on Commissary Gen. Reynolds. Approved 2 Sept,

43. 44, and 46. Approval by the Protector, and passing of 53 orders and ordinances. [I. 75, pp. 557-565.]

Sept. 2. Council to the judges for relief of creditors and poor prisoners.

WhitehftU. On consideration of the report from Sir John Wollaaton, Serjeant

Steele Recorder of London, and others, on the ease of Sir John

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Jacob and the other fanners of customs under the late King, con- cerning their creditors, we refer it to you to relieve them according to your capacity, or to make the creditors submit to what is just. [7. 75, p. 566.]

Sept 4. 22. Petition of Hen. Lever, rector of Brandspeth, co. Durham, to the Protector, Six years since, I agreed with Mrs. Cosins, daughter of Dr. Cosins, for the rest of his children, to pay 20?. a year, as long as fifths should be due, in lieu of the ^ of Brandspeth Rectory, which was done till 1652. She in Aug. 1654 procured your order for a clear ^ of all parsonages wherein the doctor was interested at his sequestration, with arrears, and served me with an order for pay- ment, not naming the agreement, which was made in a time of war, when no certain profits could be made of the rectory, and on payment of money therefor. I beg suspension of the order, and a reference of the case to persons of quality in the county. [1 page."]

Sept, 5. 23. Petition of Wm. Peimoyer and Arnold Beake, merchants of London to the Protector. In May 1653, Eemer Baggaert, of the Golden Lily of Flushing, laden with wine from Bayonne to Mush- ing, was taken and brought into Dover by some ships of the Com- monwealth ; and it being uncertain whether ships then stayed belonging to the United Provinces would be made prize, the Coimcil of State, upon Baggaert's petition, gave order to the Com- missioners of Customs to bring her into the Thames, and deliver the wine, which was perishable, being appraised, to the elaimers, on security to answer the value in case it should be adjudged prize.

Baggaert thei'eupon desired the Customs Commissioners, in regard the price of such wine was well known, to prevent loss of time, and value it unseen, which was done, at the rate of HI. per tun, which, exclusive of customs, amounted to 1,118^ 128., and he gave a bond for payment. Baggaert then found that the wine, from long keeping at Dover for want of a convoy, was unfit for use, and thereupon went beyond sea, leaving petitioners engaged to pay the money at which it was valued. They petitioned the Council of State, representing the great alteration in the value since it had been in the custody of the State's officers, and that a greater part was still in their possession, and praying for another survey and appraisement. Council referred it to the Admiralty Committee, who appointed the Commissioners of Customs and Pnze goods to value it, and they cei"tified the wine to be only worth 12Z. lOs. a tun, whereupon the Admiralty Com- mittee referred it back to the Council of Stata They remitted it back to the Admiralty Committee, who directed the Commissioners for Prize goods to certify what the French wines taken out of 4> other ships brought in at the same time were sold for. They certified that after the Commissioners had paid the customs and all other charges except excise, they were sold for Hi. 5s, a tun, but before the Admiralty Committee could send their opinion to the Council of State, Parliament was dissolved.

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last, referred it to the Commissioners of Customs, who returned a certificate, but before it could be read, Parliament a^in dissolved. Beg an order to the Commissioners for Prize goods to cause a new appraisement to be made, and to deliver up the bonds, and reim- burse the petitioners their customs, charges, and expenses. With order granting the petition. [Oopy, 1 sheet.]

Sept. 6. 24. A " note of the corn remains in the gi'anary of your own growth," being an account of com at Eaby, 10 August 1654, and of what was spent till 5 September. [^ page.]

Sept. 7. 25. Thoa. Conyers to Sir Hen. Vane, sen,, at his home near Woolwich. Charing Cross. On Brian Jackson's death I wrote you in behalf of his widow, my sister, and understood that you had ordered Latham, your servant, to let her remain in the farm ; but now I hear that you have ordered your sons at Eaby, Sir George and Wm. Vane, to enter on the farm, and she is only to dwell in the house and have 2 cows farmed. They say it is because, being a woman, she cannot manage the ground, and has let one close, and you do not like sub-letting. It is true she is poor and has 6 small children, but if she underlets and the rent is paid, what more '{ and she would have wherewith to feed the children.

She begs a lease of the farm on such terms as she can perform, and doubts not soon to be able to stock part of it, [1 page.]

Sept. 7. Levant Company to Major Lawrence, agent at Constantinople. We fear the consequence of the divisions there, but cannot better remedy them than by hastening away Major Salway, now con- firmed ambassador. Meantime be provident to avoid expense from the present animosities. We have ordered that you leave at the end of your year's term, receiving the year's salary. We must examine Sir J. Bendish's opposition and expenses at his return.

As to the multiplied troubles with the Bashaw at Aleppo, letters are gone from Constantinople which may qualify his violent attempts. We hope Salway will have instructions to demand reparation for the past, and security against future injuries and infringements of the capitulations.

We have resolved not to allow more than 800 dollars a year to the treasurer at Constantinople, and have ordered the consul at Smyrna to have no treasurer there except at that salary. [^Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 227-]

Sept. 7. Levant company to the consul at Aleppo. Yours of 8 Feb.

25 April, and 6 May, complain of the continued injustice and rapine of that Bashaw, as shown on occasion of the 2 French ships taken by a Spanish corsair at Scanderoon. We thank yon for your care in opposing him, and hope that as the first pretence that the corsair was English is taken away, the second, that the captain omitted to defend the port will fall to the ground, as inconsistent with the capitulations for trade' there. Major Salway will be empowered to redress such abuses, which Mr. Lawrence could not so well do. We hope that you will protect trade, and that it will advance, and we

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shall be better able to recompense you. The intermission of your and Consul! Bretton's gratuity of 1,000 dollars, shall only be for one year, provided it be deducted from the imposition of 2 J dollars per cloth omitted to be paid here ; or if there be not goods enough liable to this duty, from other public duties. Provided also that the 300 dollars for the minister's diet be paid by you therefrom, according to custom. We will provide a person in Mr. HiU's place. [Levant papers, vol. *, p. 228.]

Sept. 7. Levant company to John Hobson, consul at Venice. We are glad to

hear by yours of 3 and 24 July and 14 August that you have so progressed for abolishing the exaction of 2 dollars per mille on currants, and that you hope for a period to it. Continue your^ care, so as to free the trade from this or any other unreasonable demand. We will pay the bill of charges named in yours of 28 Aug. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 229.]

Sept. 7- Levant company to Rob. Pecket and Nich. Gainsford. We have

received the letter and accounts of Hardy and Bentlow, the late treasurers. You having succeeded them, and being re-elected for another year, are to take good care of our affairs. On this peace with the Netherlands, we hope our duties, if carefully collected, ^vill increase, extinguish our debts, and support our charge. Pray endeavour their total clearing.

After a year's intermission, the gratuity is to be continued to the consul, he allowing the minister's diet, and a defalcation is to be made from his future gratuity or salary of what was put to our account in former years, when he received the gratuity ; also of 150 dollars for ^ his house rent, with which our accormt has been lately charged. Mr. Lawrence having agreed to remain a year, after which he is to return to England, you are to pay him 4,000 dollars salary and his disbursements, unless he be otherwise supplied at Constanti- nople. [Levant papers, Vol. i, p, 230.]

Sept. 7. Approval by the Protector of 5 orders named. [/. 75, p. 56(3.]

Sept. 7. 26. Capt. Mie. Nutton to Robt. Blackborne. I have been fitted

The Satisfaction ,and victualled, and will sail with a bark with the remainder of my

iverpoo , victuals and the Hare's provisions with the first wind, for Inverlochy

in the Highlands. Lord Chichester has come down to Chester wiiJk

his lady, and desires a passage to Carrickfergus. [| page.]

Sept. 8. 27. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have

Navy Office, examined Capt, Poole's account for travelling expenses from Leghorn to London, and find no allowance has been made therefor in Capt. Baddey or Mr. Longiand's accounts. It is clear that he was employed by the State, and that he came by land from Leghorn, and has a right to moderate charges, as also to 3 months' pay. [1 page.']

Sept. 8. 28. Capt. Eras. Willoughby to Robt. Blackborne. Thanks for

Portsmouth, your letters, although they are in proportion only 1 to 6 of mine. I

might have been in London for anything that required my attendance

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at Portsmouth at present. The Esses has been fitted and put to sea, but has come back through foul weather ; her new mast is not so good as it might have been, but was the best in the stores. I understand Parliament have met and chosen the old for the new speaker ; I hope the Lord will make them all apprehensive of the weight of the work they have undertaken, and help them to set themselves as in the sight of God, to intend his glory and the good of this poor nation. [1 page.}

Sept. 9. Articles between General Monk and James Lord Forester : —

1. Forester is to repair to Stirling, and deliver up his arms to Lieut.-CoL Pike or Major Clobry.

2. He is to give security in 1,000?. for good conduct, his officers to give security, and his soldiers to take the engagement.

3. 6, and 7, are similaj' to 3, 11, and 12, in the articles with the Earl of Athol. {Sec p. 333 su^j-d.]

4. Forester paying 1,500?. in part of the fine appointed him by the Act of pardon, the rest shall be remitted, and he and 9 officers named, and all his other officers and soldiers enjoy their estates, unless disposed of by donative. If his estate cannot bear the 1,500L, the General will endeavour the taking it off.

5. He is to liberate his prisoners, English or Scoteh, and those belonging to his party are to be liberated, \^p. 8-9.]

Sept 11. 1. Approval by the Protector of 5 orders named. [/. 75, p. 567.]

Sept. 11. 29. Petition of Ann, orphan daughter of the late Hugh Wood, page of the late King's bedchamber, to the Protector and Council. By a decree of the court of Requests 12 years since, my father sent John Prichard prisoner to the Fleet, for 1 60?. debt, there to continue tall he paid the money, and gave up a debenture for 13?. 16s., and a letter of attorney by which he had received 500?. of my father's salary. Yet Mr. Hopkins, warden of the Fleet, freed him, on bond of Wm. Thomas in 300?. that he should return when required, and pay the warden's fees. Prichard died at his house in Westmoreland 10 years ago, having received more of my father's money which came into Thomas' hands. 8 years ago, when I was 5 years old, my father died, but I could do nothing till August 1653, when my mother and father-in-law petitioned the judges for prisoners at Salter's Hall for relief; but that court was adjourned the day the case was to be heard, and now the judges say they can do nothing. My father paid 100?, for the decree, and now I shall lose all without your help. [1 page.]

Sept. 13. 30. Capt, John Wetwang to the Admiralty Committee. I have Sparfon- Pink, been in the north of Scotland at the Lewis Islands, and at Lochaber Scarborough, j^ ^j^^ ^^^^ ^j Scotland. My ship is much injured by bad weather. Gen. Monk now orders me to ply between Elamborough Head and Holy Island, and when my 6 weeks' provisions are spent, to victual at Newcastle, but we cannot winter here without repairs. We hear of a small French man-of-war, but have not seen her. Noted " To send for the Sparrow in." fl page.]

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Sept. 14, Articles of agreement between General Monk and Robert Viscoimt Kenmure.

1, Kenmure and his party are to deliver up their arms to Capt. Thos, Empson of Dumfries.

2. He is to give security in 3,000^. for Ma peaceable deportment, his officers to give security, and his soldiers to take an engagement.

3-5. The same as 3, 5, and 7, and 8, 9 as 11, and 12 in the articles to the Earl of Athol \p. 333, mprd.]

6. All of his party in custody at Carlisle or Dumfries, or on parole, aro to be discharged, and they to discharge all prisoners belonging to the English army taken by them, whether English or Scots.

S. Kenmure not to be debarred from any futm-e favour which the Protector may think fit to confer on him. [/. 96, pp. 3, 4.]

Sept. 15. 31. Capt. Michael Nutton to Robert Elackbome. I am still

The Satisfac- waiting to get out, but it is dangerous for such a ship as ours, and

on, vcrpoo . ^it]jQut easterly wind and spring tides no one will undertake it.

We muster 100 men. Capt. Thomson of the Advantage has come

in. Lord Chichester and his lady are on board, and wiU land at

Carrickfergus. [1 ^age.']

Sept. 15. 32. Capt. Edm. Thomson to the Navy Commissioners, I re- The Advantage, niained 6 weeks at Inverlochy, by order of Col. Brayne, and then ''^L^erpool^™ went to the Isle of Skye, to interrupt Middleton in the transporting of his forces there. The isle is commanded by Sir Jas. Macdonald, who is very faithful to the Commonwealth, and raised a force to oppose Middleton, who was beaten, and then marched towards Lohaber. We remained to victual. We spared some powder, shot, &c. for Macdonald, The Islip is the only man-of-war at Inverlochy, You will have heard of the taking of Middleton's man- of-war that brought him from Holland, and has been skulking about the isles of Scotland ever since. We supplied CoL Brayne with some ammunition and stores by Gen, Mont's order ; we will make all dispatch to Inverlochy. [1 page.']

Sept. 15. 33. Rich. Cowch to Capt. John Pearce, at Wm, Chamberlain's, St. Ives. Cannon Street. We have taken great store of fish since you left, and I can sell very good pilchards at 3s. tho hogshead ; the price current is 8s, I should be glad to see you. I desire you to buy me a silver twist hatband of about 20s., and my wife a scarf with bone lace. [|- page.]

Sept. 18. Council. Day's Proceedings. At Major-Gen. Lambert's lodgings. 1-4. Any one having the keys of the mansion houses and offices lately belonging to John Brooks, Ed, Pitts, or John Savile, tellers of the receipt of Exchequer to the late King, to deliver them up respectively to Chris. Lister, Ed, Horseman, and John Stone, now coiLstituted tellers by his Highness' patents. Approved 18 Sept. {1.75. pp. 567,568.]

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Sept. 18. 34. Bond of John Miller, of Paul's parish, Covent Garden, tailor, and Hugh Lord Montgomery in 100^, for payment of 511. 10& to Frances Light, spinster, of East Greenwich, Kent, before 19 March next, in the Middle Temple dining hall. [1 page.]

Sept. 18. 35. Capt. Fra. "Willoughby to Robt. Blackborne. I thank you PoriHinouth. for your intelligence, as it keeps me alive in my solitary place. The revolutions in the world are under Divine guidance, and we must have faith. I hope the Parliament will not meet with any more such great rubs, but if they sit, will be helped to carry on their work. Vice-admiral Lawson has arrived, and is at a loss whether he shall continue in the Fairfax, which he wants refitted. [1 page.}

Sept. 19. Declaration of the Protector and Parliament for a day of fasting and humiliation. Though God has given us so many and great mercies, we have multiplied our provocations ; by ignorance and un thankfulness ; by not acknowledging His hand in our calamities ; by not bemoaning our iniquities ; by a profane and Laodicean spirit, turning the grace of God into wantonness; by want of zeal in magistrates and officers to suppress enormities.

For all these things we should humble ourselves, that we may wrestle and prevail with God for the removal of our darkness, pro- faneness, and formality, and pray Him to make U3 a chosen people, quiet the spirits of men, and heal and restore us.

Especially that he would enable the rulers of these nations to pro- ceed with zeal, wisdom, and union, to act for the interest of Christ and good of his people, that these nations may be established on the foundations of ta-uth, righteousness, and peace. We therefore set apart Oct. 11th for a day of humiliation for these purposes in England and Scotland, and Nov. Ist in Ireland. The ministers to take notice, and copies of this declaration to he sent into the several parte of the 3 nations, [4 pages printed. Coll. of Acts, Vol. 2, No. 83. Rec. Off. lihrartj, 498 F.]

Sept. 20. Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. To empower John Whitworth, Commissary Thos. Fowler, and Charles Walley, jun., to impress vessels in Liverpool or Chester waters to transport to Scotland the provision of clothes and victuals for the forces at Inverlochy, allowing the masters reasonable hire. All officers by sea and land to assist. In order to encourage the ship- masters to proceed on this expedition, those who receive the provisions in Scotland shall not require of them the same weight of cheese at unlading as was put aboard, nor make defalcation of freight on them therefor, provided they deliver up the full number of cheeses shipped.

4. As the 3 months' pay for the forces lately sent from Ireland to Scotland is almost all to be laid out in clothes and victuals for them, and as they also need money, while the season allows its sending, the Army Committee is to order the treasurers-at-war to pay 3,633!. 9s. id. to Com, Thos. Fowler, to be sent them forthwith in specie by sea.

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o. As the 150^. due to Col. Ingoldaby's regiment was to be paid from the assessments of the merchants of the Intercourse, on which Council have ordered proceedings to be forborne till a matter depending on the merchants' petition is determined, the Army Com- mittee ai'e to order the Treasurers-at-war to pay the money. Ap- proved 26 Sept

6. 36. The petition of James Auzot, master of the St, John, of Dieppe, for a pass from thence to Cape Verd, and other French plantations in Africa, and to return ; and a letter from M. Montigny, Governor of Dieppe, recommending his petition, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report,

7. Council to meet at 4: to-morrow.

8. Mr. Lockyer and Mr. Sterry to inquire about Thos. Bridge of Petworth, as to his submission to the present Government, and his fitness to preach the Gospel, and to report.

9. To advance 50^. out of the Council's contingencies to Mr. Mader, recommended by Mr. Nye as preacher of the Gospel in Ireland, for his expenses thither, and to recommend the Lord Deputy and Council there to settle a fit salary on him. [/. 75, pp. 568-570.]

Council to the sheriffs of counties. You will receive herewith several printed copies of a declaration of his Highness and Parlia- ment, appointing a day of fasting to the 3 nations, which you are to publish to the parishes and congregations within your jurisdiction. [/. 75, p. 570.]

Sept. 20. Council to Gen. Geo. Monck, commander-in-chief of the forces WhitehaiL in Scotland. His Highness and Parliament have passed a de- claration appointing a day of fasting within the 3 nations. We enclose several copies thereof, and desire you to make it known within your dominion of Scotland- [/. 75, p. 571.]

Sept. 21. Note of a petition, referred 21 April 1654 to the Committee for petitions, of certain merchants of London, for payment of 3,674^ for moneys by them advanced at Merchant Tailors' Hall, in obedience to an Ordinance of Parliament of 8 July 1645, on bonds on the Algiers duty. Order on report from the Commissioners of Customs, — giving a list of sums unpaid to persons who advanced J per cent for the said duty on the said Ordinance, total 5,382?. 9s. lid., and stating that they see no reason against the payment, which has not been made for want of an order, — that the Committee for pre- servation of Customs give warrant to the Customs' Commissioners for payment to the persons concerned. Approved 26 Sept. [/. 92, No. 54 ; /, 75, pp. 571, 575.]

Sept. 21. 37. Petition of Roht. Williams, master of the Anne and Mar- garet of London, to Council, for the convoy of a man of-war to Rot- terdam. His ship, richly laden, hes at Gravesend, but he does not proceed because of pirates. Some Hollanders are at Gravesend, also unable to proceed without convoy, knd all are at heavy chaises, and in danger of losing their marketsl. The Admiralty Commissioners have not power to afford a con voy-\ without order of the Council. [1 page:] \

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Sept. 21. 38. Order iihereon that the Admiralty Commissioner.s appoint such a ship as they judge fit and necessary. [^ pfj,ge. Also I. 75, T- 572.]

Sept. 21. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Major, Montague, and Mackworth to examine Theodore Jen- nings, and — Griffitii, as to their pretences to have pay for their attend- ance at Whitehall Chapel, and the grounds of Griffith's displacing, and to report ; if Griffith is not continued, he is to be relieved some obher way.

5, 9. ITiirteen warrants for payment of money approved and ordered to be signed.

6. Peter Sterry appointed to preach every fortnight on Thursday, at the chapel at Whitehall, in the forenoon. Approved 21 Sept.

10. 39. On Gen. Desborow'a report from the Admiralty Com- mittee, a list of 40 ships for this winter's guard on the coasts of England, Scotland, and Ireland, containing 4,980 men and 1,184 guns, approved, and to be offered to Parliament.

11. The Admiralty Committee to order the residue of the fleet now at sea (not comprehended in the 2 squadrons for foreign service under Gens. Blake and Penn) to be called in and discharged, [/. 75, ?>p.. 571-575.]

Sept. 23. 40. Saml. Windis to the Navy Commissioners. It is not true, Chester, as stated by Dermott, the Muster Master General, that the captain of the Satisfaction took up 2 months' pay for his men, and restricted them to one shop to buy their clothes at dear ratea The captajn was ordered by Gen. Moidi to apply to Mr. Walley for what was wanted, and asked 2 months' pay for the men, to be spent in clothes, as they had been impressed from other ships and wanted them Walley not being willing to meddle with it, I undertook the business, at the men's request, bought their clothes cheaply, ajid supplied them with money on their tickets, and never received more than Gd. in the pound for all the trouble. I can charge Dermott with falsify- ing my sea book, borrowing money as for victuals supplied, accepting bribes, and defrauding under colour of your warrants and au- thority. I took Is. in the pound from 15 discharged men to receive their money in London, and to pay it here ; but I refused the olfer of others to allow me 3s. in the pound on their tickets. [2 'pp.}

Sept. 23. Articles between Gen. Monk and Sir Rob. Graham, laird of Morphey, and John Graham, jun., laird of Fentry, for James Marquis of Montrose : —

1. The Marquis and his party to come to Dundee and deliver up their arms to Col. Ralph Cobbfet.

security in 3,000?., and his officers to give security for good conduct, and his soldiers to take the engagement. 3, 5, 7, and 8 ar 3 similar to 3, 5, 11, and 12 in the articles to ~ " [p. 333 swprd.]

The Marquis land 25 others named, and all non-commissioned officers and priva^te soldiers under him, who have not already capi-

, ThelMarquis a-ity for good c , 5, 7, and 8 ar the Earl of Athol.

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Sept. 21. CouNOiL. Day's Proceedings {cont)

tulated, — unless they have killed men in cold blood — to enjoy their estates rndeas disposed of by donative.

6. The prisoners of war belonging to his party to be liberated, and he to liberate his prisoners, whether English or Scotch. [7. 76, -pp. 7-8.]

Sept. 25. Levant Company to Spencer Bretton, consul at Smyrna. We London, are satisfied with your course about Domingo Vaes de Brito, used to hinder the beginning of a baneful trade, and we will save you .harmless. Yet we wish some compromise could be made without proving a precedent, having promised him favour. We send your minister, Kob. Winchester, who is to have 200 dollars a year.

We hope you and others will try to prevent the disasters and expense that may arise by the animosity between Sir Thos. Eendish and Mr. Laurence ; we wilt try to remedy it by hastening Major Salway. Care must be taken to prevent the designs of strangers, and their propensity to create avanias upon us, as was feared on occasion of the French prize brought in by the Africfin.

We are glad to find by your accounts that part of our bills of exchange are cleared, and hope the rest will be soon. Your charge of 150 dollars for ^ your house rent is an innovation, and can not be allowed when you have the gratuity. Also we resent your laying an average on the lading of the Lewis for repair of her main mast. It is contrary to law, reason, and custom, and may bo a bad precedent to expose us to the frivolous and unjust demands of seamen, who will multiply them at pleasure. Besides you imposed it only with advice of the shipmaster and 3 others, and against the consent . of the rest of the iactory, and compelled the payment by menaces unsuitable to your position.

To rectify the abuse of passing silks as coal, we have ordered, as you advise the consulage of silk to be ^ a dollar per " Battman ;" and for the certain collection of this duty, particulars of the silk are to be sent home with every ship.

The treasurer at Constantinople htis charged us with 1,500 dol- lars salary, whereas we only allow 800. Do not look for any treasurer at a higher allowance. As to the treasurer at Smyrna, we think the office might be executed yearly by turns. Rich. Lau- rence is to be paid 4,000 dollars, and expenses for his year at Con- stantinople. {Levant Papers, Vol. 4, pp. 231-234.]

Sept. [25]. Levant Company to the Dey and Bey of Tunis. We thank you for LondoQ. your affection to us and care of our trade shown in your letter, but cannot answer it until our ambassador is dispatched to Con- stantinople. He will have directions to settle affairs there as well as in other parts of the Grand Seignor's dominiona [Leva/nt Papers, Vol. 4, p. 234.] Sept. 26. Approval by the Protector of 7 orders and ordinances named. [7. 75. p. 575.]

Sept. 26. 41. Jno. Hightor to the Rev. Mr. Legate. I am troubled not only at the discontents abroad, but that. there are many in trust, and

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some commanders in the present expedition who are cavaliers and enemies to His Highness and the Government. Lieut, Samford, an officer in Gapt. Tucker's ship, which is one of the Rear-admiral's under General Blake, alleged that notwithstanding Blake endea- voured to draw them to close with the present Government, yet three parts of the fleet, when opportunity offered, would turn tiheir broadsides, notwitlistanding Blake's pretences, aj^nst his Hijrhness and the present Government, as freely as ever they did against the King ; and that his captain was of the same opinion. Samford was a known cavalier, but lately joined the Anabaptists as a preacher, and holds that there is no Kesurreetion. [1 page^

Sept. 28. CouNCTi, OF State. Day's Proceedings.

2. All gunpowder remaining in the Tower, about S,000 barrels, to be removed to Plymouth and such other garrisons as the Admi- ralty Commissioners shall judge fit, and they are to order its removal. [I. 7G, p. 375.]

Sept. 29. 42. Quarterly bill of Col. John Barkstead, for fees of gentleman porter, yeoman warders, and other officers of the Tower, from 25 June to 29 Sept. 1654, .S78Z. 13j*. 8^rf., and for repairs and diet o£ prisoners, total 587J. 4a. ^\d. [3 s/iccfe.] Annexing,

Vouchers for the above accounts: — 42. I.-VI. Receipted bills for the repairs done to the Toiver, [6 papers.]

42. VII. -XXV. Receipts for allou'ances of the prisoners and their keepers, vis. :■ —

lAeut.'Col. John LilbuvTie.

John Wiseman.

Ghas. Gerard.

Peter Vowell.

Mich. Mason.

Somerset amd Francis Fox.

Thos. Sanders.

Dr. 'iheodore Nauden. {Id papers^

[Sept.] 43. Note of purchase by Mr. Towne for 3,313^. Is. U. of 2

parcels of land in Gutter's hills and Martin's Hawes, 56 acres, rent ml. 10s., and 50 acres, rent 23^. 2s. 6rf. [^ jrafirc]

Sept ? 44. Petition of Eoger Giilingham, clerk to Dr. Benet, master in

Chancery, to the Protector. By the late Ordinance for regulating the Court of Chancery, the C masters are to have a registrar. Begs the office, having been long employed in such business. [| page.} Ann&m/ng,

44. I. Certificate by Hugh Wyndham, Edm. Prideaux, and 11 otJiers to his good conduct, and ability, and recom- mending Am!(- for the registrarship. 2 Sept. 1654. [Copy, I page]

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Oct, 2. 45. Petition of Henry Walsh, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to the Protector and Council, for release. On malicious information, was committed 11 April 165i, and foi- the last two months, for want of means to satisfy his keepers, has been in the dungeon. Though twice examined, no proof has been made of any misdemeanour or oifence. Is neither Jesuit nor priest as alleged, [i page.]

Oct. 3. 46. Certificate by Serjeant Dendy that Thos. Wright, one of his

deputies, has constantly attended, the late reduceraent notwith- standing, having received neither his discharge nor his arrears, and has therefore been employed accordingly, [f pa^ge.]

Oct. 5. Council. Day's Proceedings.

4. Order on petition of James le Bass, of Dieppe, late master of the Elizabeth, Ittden with tobacco, which was taken by the Dragon frigate and brought into Weymouth,— stating that he is a Protestant, had formerly a ship taken by the English, and that the i-uin of his family is herein concerned, — that the vessel and lading be restored on his paying a reasonable valuation.

5. Thos, Smithsby's petition referred to Pickering, Strickland, and Jones, to report.

6. To request his Highness that 2,0001. may by his warrant be issued out of a fit treasury to Mr. Embree, for his charge in repairs at WhitehaU.

7. Order on a certificate annexed, that Council are satisfied of the submission and obedience to Government of Thos. Bridge of Pet- worth, and that if the Committee for approbation of public preachers find him fit to preach the Gospel, he may do so, the Ordinance restraining sequestrated persons from livings notwithstanding. Annexing,

47. I. Certificate by Peter Sterry and Nick. Lochyer, that on order of Council they have spoken with Mr. Bridge, find his submission to the present authority full and free, and request Council to take off the bar -put on hiin, by the Ordi- na/nce concerning sequestered persons, and refer him, to the Committee for approbation of Ministers, in reference to his fitness for preaching. [| pa^e.'}

9. A paper presented by Mr. Babington, keeper of Greenwich House, concerning several persons lodging there to its prejudice, referred to Pickering and Strickland, to learn on what pretences they lodge there, and report. [/. 75, pp. 570-578.]

Oct. C. Note of a petition, referred to the Committee for petitions, of Step.

Michel], master of the Goodwill, for a hearing, or to be left to his course at law, about a difference with Sam. Boothouse, concerning some Turks taken by the Malta galley. Order in Council for his discharge, being in custody of the serjeant-at-arms, on the Admiralty Committee's report on the complaint of Boothouse, who has not ■ i it. [/. 92.- Nos. 194. 207. 227 : /. 7.7, p. 579.]

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3. Order on a paper from the Dutch ambassadors extraordinary of August 24i, 1654, concerning the proceedings of Thos. Gill, an oificer of the port at Briatol, about the Hope of Middlehurg, that the Customs' Commissioners examine the said paper and those annexed, and report.

5. 48. The oixier of Parliament sent this day to Council con- cerning the ca.Ui»ig in of 28 ships to be transmitted to the Admiralty Committee.

10. Mandy to prepare a mace for John Lynne, appointed to attend on the Treasury Commissioners.

11. Ml'. Jessop to learn from the Admiralty Commissioners whether the Pelican of and the Lewis of — be dis- charged, or how otherwise disposed of,

12. The petition of Thos, Bamardiston, Thos. Bludworth, and Wm. Love, merchants, and company, for leave to ship out 6,000^. in rix dollars for enabling an intended voyage to the East Indies, read.

13. Also the petition of Mrs. Dod for license to transport a quan- tity, of butter beyond sea. [/, 75, -pp. 578, 579.]

Oct. G. 49. Sam. Windis to the Navy Commissioners. I send a vindi-

Cheater. cation of my proceedings, in answer to a complaint against me by the officers and men of the Satisfaction. I have written the Admiralty Committee for a commission to examine witnesses, and left it to them to find a fit person. Dermott is my worst enemy, Weedon, the steward, is the liar who said I boasted I should put 100?. in my pocket by every one of your orders, and I never had one I got 6d. by. I hope you will hear more of the business between myself and Capt. Sherwin. Weedon used to get what money he could, and cheat the men of it If the truth were sifted a^s to Peirson and Weedon's complaint of the stinking beef, it would be as pretty a question as that asked by Henry VIII. to a corn- plainer against Cranmer, chargiog him for a sermon he preached at Canterbury. Said the King, " Where live you ? " "In Hertford- shire," said he. " Indeed," said the King, " You have a long ear to " hear out of Hertfordshire what Cranmer spake at Canterbury," To apply this, it must be remembered they were not in the ship for 6 months before, and not until after the beef was eaten. I hope you will sign my 86 tickets, so that I may get my money, and if my actions have the strictest scrutiny, my enemies will have done me good. [1 fage.'\

Oct. 9. 50. Petition of Fras. Downham, upholsterer to the Protector, to

Council, Has a personal estate of value in Holland, but can only recover it by accepting part of it in whalebone and train oU, which are prohibiljed, but their import will be beneficial, being for present expei^e, and the Greenland fleet is not to go out again till next summer. Begs a license to import 100 tons of whalebone and oil. [1 ^«yc.]

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Oct. 10. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1, 2. Order on a paper from the Dutch ambassadors extraordinary, representing great insolences committed by Capt. Peiraon, com- mander of a dogger boat employed as a privateer against the Sea Horse of Zealand, that warrants be issued to secure Peirson and his ship, and pi-eserve the Sea Horse, and that the Admiralty Com- missioners take order that the warrants be put into effectual and speedy execution.

4. Council to meet at 4 next Thursday, to consider the continuance of commissions to privateers. Desborow to be present.

7. The petition of Alex. Ackhurst and Geo. Ahdy, committed to .the serjeant-at-arms, referred to the former committee, to speak with them and report ; Sydenham, Pickering, Lisle, Strickland, and Fiennes added to the Committee.

H. Five warrants to Mr. Frost for payment of moneys signed by Council. [/. 75. pp. 578-581.]

Oct. 12. Note of a petition referred to the Committee for Petitions, of the ehiefest of the parish of St. BotoIph's-extra-Bishopsgate, London, for liberty to choose a minister in the place of Mr. Simpson, which his Highness refers to Council. Order in Council that Mr. Jessop answer the parties who attend at the door on their behal£ [J. 92, Nos. 190, 216; 7. 75, p. 582.]

Oct. 12. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order on Desborow's report from the Admiralty Committee, that a letter now presented for determining the contract with the former Navy Vietiiallera, and for stating their accounts, be presented to his Highness for signature.

3. To advise his Highness that the Admiralty Commissioners be empowered to contract with fit persons to victual the vessels for the winter guard both in harbour and at sea, at a rate not exceeding S^d. a head at sea and 7id. in harbour, the men not exceeding 4,000.

_ 4. The registrars of the Admiralty Court to prepare a list of vessels employed as privateers on letters of marque out of the Admiralty Court, their commanders' names, the time of their issuing forth, and the securities for execution of their power.

5. The Committee on Mr. Ackhurst and Mr. Abdy's business to report next Tuesday. The Earl of Mulgrave added to the Committee.

6. To advise his Highness that direction be given to the Commis- sioners of the Great Seal to pass a warrant empowering the Treasury Commissioners to issue 100,000?. to the Navy Treasui-er towards defraying the charge of the fleet ; also so much money to the War Treasurers to pay the land forces as amounts to 2 months' pay, twscording to the army establishment. [J. 75, pp. 581, 582.]

Oct, 16. Papers relating to the hire of the Levant Merchant in the Straits,

viz. : — 51. Account of disbursements by the captain, Step, Marsh, in

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52. Declaration by Charles Longland, that the Levant Merchant was compelled to surrender in the figlit with the Dutch before Leghorn on 14 March 1652-3, being attacked both by the Madonna Delia Vigna and the Maid of Enchuisen. 9 June 1653. [1 page.]

53. Valuation by John Robinson and 11 others of the said ship, including sums due for her hire ; total 6,365^. 10s., of which Long- land has paid 900?. 16 Oct. 1654. [2§ pages.']

54. Petition of Thos. Thornton, minister, to Council, for payment according to the Ordinance of the sum needed for transport of himself and family into Ireland, His Highness, on his approbation by the Commissioners, granted his request, referring it to Council for dispatch, as winter is drawing on, and he is at great charge by staying with his family in town, [J page.]

Order for 501. from Council's contingencies, for his transport to Ireland to preach the Gospel. [I. 1o,p. 538; I. 105,^. 116.]

55. Petition of Edw. Smith, of Esh, co. Durham, to Council, for license to go to any port of France, with one servant, being a scholar, and wishing to ti'avel beyond seas. [1 page.]

Order for a pass accordingly, [J. 75, p. 585 ; 1. 112, p. 08 ;7. 113, y. 58,]

56. Petition of John Tilson, gentleman, and others to the Protector and Council, to prohibit Charles Gibbons, a tennis court keeper, near Lincoln's Inn Fields, from erecting another tennis court, to the dis- turbance of his neighbours, and ill example of others in this time of reformation, he having one already which entertains company at unseasonable hours. No one formerly undertook such building without special authority, and his Highness has lately suppressed unnecessary buildings in James's Field. [^ J"^^-]

Note of the reading of the petition in Council, but no order. [1,15, p. 585.]

Council, Day's Proceedings.

4. 57. The Admiralty Commissioners speedily to report the matter of feet concerning the 11 ships mentioned in the Protector's order of Sept. 28 last.

5. Order, on signification of his Highness' approbation, that John Leslie, Earl of Rothes, remain at liberty as at present, 3 months after expiration of the time allowed him, on his renewing bail to the Lieutenant of the Tower, according to the purport of his bonds,

7. A copy of the establishment for a special service, and an Ordinance of his Highness and Council for payment of 30,000?. for use of the forces appointed thereunto, to be prepared by the Clerk of Council.

9. The muskets, swords, and other arms and utensils of war at Exeter Castle to be removed to Plymouth or Pendennis Castle.

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Deahorow to give direction for their secure removal, and the defraying of the charge.

10. The Governor of Pendennis Castle to cause what remains of the guard house standing at Little Dennis to be removed to Pen- dennis Castle, and disposed of for the State's service,

11. The Governor of Portland castle to disband one common soldier, and in his place receive and allow soldier's pay to Wm. Davis, now living at Sanford Castle, and allow him to reside there. [I. 75. pp. 6SZ-5.']

Oct. 17. The Protector to Col. Thos. Pride, Kich. Price, Thos. AMeme, and

Whitehall, the other contractors for victualling the Navy. On consideration of your paper presented Jan. 13, 1653-4, giving me notice of your desire as to a cessation of your contracts for victualling the Navy, leaving the time of its period to me, I declare that the final cessation of the contract shall be the i2th present. The Navy Commissioners are directed to proceed on your accounts in order to the stating thereof as desired in your paper. [J. 75, p. 581.]

Oct. 17. 58-eO. Statement of a case before the Probate Court, sitting at

Westminster, in the place lately called the Star Chamber, of Fras. Huncks against Wm. Pennoyer and Hen. Bomford, both desiring administration of the goods of Edw. Aylesworth. That Dame Katherine Huncks, named in the lease made by Sir Edw. Conway to Edw, Aylesworth, survived her husband. Sir Thomas, and has children living. Sir Fulk, Henrj', Francis, Hercules, Thomas, Eliza- beth, and Mary Huncks. That in her will, 13 June 1635, she gave Henry 500^., named in the said lease, and made him her executor, but on 2 July 1641, though leaving the 500?. as before, she made Henry Viscount Conway her executor.

That on her death, Henry Huncks, on 7 July 1646, procured a probate of the said revoked will, and assigned the 500^ to Tobias Dixon and Wm. Pennoyer. But Lord Conway made void the will and probate, and procured a probate of the second will, 18 June 1652, Edw. Aylesworth being the surviving trustee named in the lease. The Court decided that Pennoyer and Bomford had no claim, and that the administration should rest in Fras. Huncks, unless any other children of Lady Huncks should show cause why a limited admi- nistration, as to the lease and the oOOl., should not be granted to Francis Huncks. [2^ pp. 3 copies.']

Oct. 19. 61. Petition of Csesar, son of the late Alderman Cranmer, aged

20, to the President and Council, for a pass for himself and seiTant to the Low Countries, for improvement of his estate. [^ page.']

Oct. 19, Order for a pass accordingly, [l. 75, p. 585; 7. 112, p. 69-

LIU, p. 60.]

Oct. 19. 62. Petition of Maurice or Rich. Barkley to Council, for a license

to transport 30 couple of hunting dogs, with 2 servants, to any port of Fi-ance. [1 page.]

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Oct. 19. Order in Council granting the warrant. [/. 75, -p. 585 ; 7. 112,

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Oct. 19. Council. Da/s Proceedings.

3. Order that the Protector's life guard being established at 45 gentlemen, beside officers, the 10 now attending the commander-in- chief in Scotland are to he continued as formerly, and to be paid by the Army Committee beside the 45.

4. The petition of Sai-ah, widow and executrix of Wm. Bradshaw, concerning moneys due to her late husband as officer of the King's household, read.

5. The Army Committee to issue warranto to the war treasurers to send 40,000i. each to Scotland and Ireland, to pay the forces there, and the war treasurers are to observe the warrants, and the money to be transported in such ships as the Admiralty Commis- sioners shall design.

6. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the war treasurers to pay, out of the monthly assessments, a full month's pay to the forces of the Commonwealth according to the Army establishment, including the additional forces and contingencies.

7. A book entitled "An answer to one part of the Lord Pro- tector's speech," &&, published by John Spittlehouse, and printed by Livewell Chapman, to be sent to the Attorney-General, who is to proceed against them according to law, give account to Council of his opinion, and meanwhile the serjeant-at-arms is to retain them in custody.

9. Five waiTants to Frost for payment of moneys signed by Council. [J. 75, ^jp. 585, 586.]

Oct 21. 63. Certificate by John Powell, clerk to Thos. Player, chamber-

lain of the city of London, that on 27 Jan. 1641-2, Jacob Bonamy and Wm, Goodday, 2 of the common couneiimen of Fan'ingdon ward, paid 190Z., lent by them and the inhabitants of the parish, towards the loan of 50,000?. desired by Parliament for suppressing the rebels in Ireland, at 8 per cent, interest [f page.] Annexmg,

63. I. List of 10 parishioners of A7idreii/s, Holbom, wlio lent the IdOl. in sums varying from 51. to 501. ; the interest fm' 12 years being 1921. 10s. 8d. [1 page.]

63. II. Receipt hy Edm. Hodgson, clerh of Rob. Bateman, ehaTnberlavn of ike city of Londo^i, of the said sum, 27 Jan. 1641-2. Endorsed vjith certificate by WiH-Massey, that Bona/my's claims for public faith hills, were presented to the Conrndttee, 9 March 1653-4. [§ ;page. Printed fomi,jilled up.]

Oct 21. 64. Examination of Abraham Granger before the Admiralty Com- mittee. Has counterfeited warrants of the Commissioners to the value of 600?., and Fugill received 4 the proceeds. Was formerly on the pillory for like offences, and lost his ears. Denies the complicity of any of the clerks of the Navy or Prize office, but admits that he

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firat got the warrants from the Navy office, and Fugill got out orders thereupon from the Admiralty CommisBioners. His associates are Thos. Cotton, Painter, and Gierke of Hollantl.

Pretended to Fugill that 2s. in the pound was to go to the share of a private coniederatc, whom he was engaged not to name, hut it was only a coiom' to put off Fugill with 9s. in the pound. One of his brothers Uves witi his mother, and had some share with him in the firat business of the debentures ; his other brother is a brewer in Tower Street ; Bateson lives in Shoe Lane. Has not seen Cotton for 2 months ; he lives about the new market in Covent Garden. His wife lives m Kent, but has no children, and his horse is in Chelsea. ?Jich. Greenway is his brother-in-law ; does not know where be lives.

Gusmond, a Spaniard, brought him and Syddall together, and it was agreed that Syddall should have his share, he promi.9ing a sight of a warrant, after which, if examinant could write, Syddall said they would pass.

Has received as his share ZOOl., procured on the counterfeit war- rants ; Fugill had no share in the debentures, and he lives at Chelsea. SyddaJl had ^ of all the warrants wherein he assisted. Syddall told him of the counterfeit warrant for 24:01.

Made all the warrants mentioned in the first paragraph of his confession, and drew all the rest upon the advice of Syddall, whom he met at the Half Moon in Cheapside, and the Mitre in Fenchureh Street. Fugill never knew of his confederacy with Syddall. Gus- mond lives in Rood Lane. Fugill was beneficial to Dalton, the door- keeper at the Prize office. [2^ pages.}

Oct. ? 65. List of persons who have cheated the State of several sums

of money, viz.,

Oapt. Brotherton and Joh. Cotton, of Fulham, Middlesex.

Col. Geo. Keyes, of London.

Col. Jno. Jackson, the Bear, King Street, agent general of the new forces.

Thos. Cotton, the Compter, London.

Hen. Bateson, Shoe Lane.

Lieut.-CoI. Jno. White, of the High Court of Justice.

Nich. Greenway.

Major Philip Stephens, at the Angel in Old Fish Street. [i page.}

Oct, 21. 66. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have

Navy Office, perused the draft of a new victualling contract, and find several things deserve further consideration. In the first article, the limita- tion of the time for declaration of what victuals are to be provided is too strict, especially as a considerable weight bes upon it ; from 10 to 14 days should be added to each time specified. The warranty does not consist with the mutual and real intent of the contractors, hut is expressed in terms not safe. Chatham should he inserted as one of the victualling harbours, and Harwich for petty warrant.

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at least to pass in way of aHicIo, whatever connivance upon an extra occasion may be granted, the concession putting liberty into the power of the commanders to visit harbours oftener than may be to the State's advantage.

The employing of the commanders and other officers as the victual- lers' instruments, according to the 9th article, will be very prejudicial to the service, as—

1. We find by constant experience that the State's officers, though not under any special interest in those affairs, are very forward to give certificates for victuals and other expenses upon weak and unaatisfectory grounds ; and how much more may be expected when their 'own particular interests are concerned? And yet no examination may be made of their certificates, but the Navy Commissioners absolutely concluded thereby ; so that in the issue, an interested party is the main, if not the only, voucher on whose testi- mony the account is to pass,

2. There will be little or no redress for the seamen by way of complaint, in case of unmeet provisions, where the chief officers are so much concerned, it being well known what powerful influence the commanders have over inferior instruments, which we appre- hend the more considerable in regard of a general clamour that the complaints in late years of badness of victuals have met with such obstructions that no redress could be obtained.

3. It will not a little weaken the authority of the commanders in the hearts of the seamen, and will expose themselves to more tempta- tions,— ^by false musters, and by keeping runaways longer upon the book then they continued in the ships, — than we doubt many of them will be able to resist.

In the 11th aiiicie, as the contractors provide for themselves to be secured against such decays as may accrue by any neglect in the State's instruments, there should be an additional proviso securing the State from damage in case provisions be not issued by the victuallers in a reasonable time according to warrant.

We judge the first part of the 17th article inconvenient and un- satisfactory, it binding up the State, as occasions may intervene, to intolerable disad\'antages, which in a contract are to be avoided. Lastly, all provision possible should be made to secure the warrant- ing of the provisions according to the contract, as unwholesome pro- visions hazard men's lives, whereof the complaints have been many and great of late, and other inconveniences thereby accrue to the State ; but the present drafl is silent in both, as also in regard to the increased price, especially for harbour victuals. [2 pages.]

67. Saml. Windis to Col. Thomson. I am sorry I have offended the Navy Commissioners, but hope that the explanation enclosed will be satisfectory, and that abused innocence may he heard and justice done. I hear they will not sign 13 tickets belonging to the Satisfaction, because the book was pricked by Dermott ; many of the men were on shore with me to view the victuals so much com- plained of, but which Dermott knows were the best that could be

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had ; I hope my tickets will be signed, and I may receive my money, being sued by Sherwin for a debt in Ireland. [1 page.]

Oct. 23. 68. Warrant by the Admiralty Committee to to receive

Matthew Syddall into strict custody, and keep him until further oi-der frara the Lord Protector, the Parliament, or Admiralty Com- mittee, for defrauding the State of several gi'eat sums of money upon counterfeit warrants. [^ page.] Annexintf,

68. 1. Exarr^mation of Maitheio Syddall before the Admiralti/ Com- mittee. Has been employed at tite Pnze qffi.ce as assistant to the easier foi' the last 3 years, at ] .5s. a week. Does not hnovj Mr. Fttgill nor Mr. Granger- ; Tim. Robinson procwred hi'm the employment. Paid 301. or 4-01. upon bills for FugUl. Knows Signor Tliomas, alias Gusmond. Never put counterfeit moiiey amongst that of the State that he received. Never knew Ralph Robinson, Watts, nor Qnrdian, nor delivered any warrant in Ousmond's coTnpany, nor received any mare of m,oney paid out, but recewed two warrants for il. and 71. Never acquainted Granger, Robinson, or any of the ahove-named persons of the cheat of 240?., and never flowed any warrcmt to any- one out of the office, hut to Tixany in it. 23 Oct. 1654. [I page.]

Oct. 24. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. A form of waiTant to the present Treasury Commissioners and to the Treasurer of Exchequer that shall be, to issue money, with his Highness' direction for passing the same under the Great Seal by immediate warrant, read.

2. Order thereon to advise his Highness that this form be pur- sued.

3. Order to advise a warrant to the Treasury Commis,sioners to pay the Navy Treasurer 100,000?. for the charges of the fleet. An- nexing,

69. I- Form of the above warramt to be presented to his High- ness.* [1 page.']

4. To advise his Highness to issue wan-ants under the Great Seal to empower the Treasury Commissioners to pay Gualter Frost 10,000?. towards the charge of the government of this Common- wealth.

5. Also to empower the Treasury Commissioners to pay the War Treasurers 2 months' pay for the Commonwealth's forces in England, according to the establishment.

6. The clerks of Council to certify from time to time to one of the Treasury Commissioners, being also a member of Council, all orders and warrants for issuing moneys by the Treasury Coi sioners presented to his Highness.

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8. Lord Broghill and other Irish gentlemen attended Council on the importance of pursuing what was formerly presented to his Highness, for eonstitufciDg Lord Henry Cromwell Ijeut -General of the foi'ces in Ireland, and their desires thei'ein. Lambert to attend his Highness thereon.

10. 70. Order on Col. Sydenham's presenting a list of 11 French prisoners at Dorchester, on the chaise of piracy, that they be set at liberty, on their parole to procure the liberty of as many English prisoners in France. Also that Capt. Johnson, an Englishman, be sent up to Council to answer a charge, being delivered to the sheriff of the county, and from one sheriff to another, and so to the serjeant-at- arms attending Council. [7. 75, pp. 586-588.]

Oct. 24. 71. Wm. Serjant, to the Navy Commissioners. After landing

The isiip, Commissary Fowler, I was ordered by Col. Bryan to cruise for iverpoo . ^ month, and then return to Lochaber, the channel being clear of pirates. I then went to Carrickfergus for 2 tons of butter, 1,000 pairs of shoes, and some soldiers for Capt. Muttloe at Dunstaffnage ; having landed them, I returned to Col. Bryan in good season, for he had never a man-of-war to attend him, as he had sent Capt. Thomson to Skye Island. The Highlanders begin now to be sen- sible, and come in every day under protection to Col. Bryan.

Whilst at Lochaber, our captain preferred articles against Jno. Stepwell, the master, for misdemeanoui', and having been tried by Col. Bryan and a court martial, he was dismissed to avoid a mutiny, and ordered to be put on shore at Liverpool. We victualled, and then took over Capt. Faith and some other officers to Carrickfergus. [1 page.]

[Oct. 26.] 72. Petition of Sydney Fotherby, gentleman, to the Protector, for release. Has long lain prisoner in the Tower, without examina- tion or means of proving his innocence ; is a younger brother, of meaji fortune, and not able to subsist, but sues not for mercy if he be the least faulty. With reference thereon to Council, 7 Aug. 1654. [1 page.]

Oct. 26. Order in Council for his release on bail. [J. 75, p. 588.]

[Oct. 26.] 73, Petition of Wra. Hunt, late rector of Kibworth, co. Leicester, to the Protector. On 14 April 1647, the living was settled by the Committee for plundered ministers on John Yaxley, without hearing my defence. The May following they ordered me to keep posses- sion till Christmas, and the County ■ Committee to send them the causes of my sequestration, which was done ; 8 July I was cleared and re-instated, and this confirmed 17 July, but I was ejected by soldiers, on orders indirectly obtained by Yaxley from the Committee for Sequestration, On 1 Sept. I was cleared before that Committee, unless the County Committee showed cause in 3 weeks. They sent in cause, whidi though it wa,s what I had been cleared from, has kept me out of possession ever since, and 1 could

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obtain no hearing in Parliament, a potent Leicestershire member declaring against me.

Since the dissolution of Parliament I brought an action at law, and was declared not to stand sequestered, but Mr. Yaxley, on pretence that I am sequestered, has obtained your order to continue in pos- session. I beg leave to proceed with him at common law, or to have a reference to the member for co. Leicester, [1 page.]

73. I. Order vn the OovMcil of State alluded to, 13 Jiine 1654. [\ page.}

Oct. 26. Reference thereon 'in Council to Cols. Fiennes, Mackworth, and

Jones, and Sir A, A. Cooper, to report. \I. 75, p. 589.]

Oct. 26. 74. Petition of Alex. Rowley to the .Protector, for relief. I served

at my own charge from the beginning of the war, made bold attcmfits and prosperous exploits, losing 4 horses, goods, and arms, without recompense. Being disabled from service by wounds and imprisonment, I have spent the rest of my time to the benefit of learning, and have served you and your sons, your court, and family with a sphere and books, which cost me 30^. and 1^ years' labour, for which you promised me recompense. With reference thereon to Col. Montague, Wal. Strickland, and Hugh Peters, to report how he should be remunerated, 19 July 1654; their report that he should have 50^., and reference thereon to Council, 5 Sept. 1654. [2 pp.]

Oct. 26. Order in Council for payment of the 50^. from Council's contin-

gencies. [I. 75, p. 590.]

Oct. 26. Council. Day's Proceedings.

5. 75. A paper delivered to the Lord President from the Dutch Amba-^sadors concerning the Elizabeth of Mushing, John Nose master, taken by the Tiger fri^tc, and another ship in the;Common- wealth's service, and brought into the Thames as a prize, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to leara the facts, and report. An-

ofladmg of the said skips, 2 Oct. 1654. [f moe."]

.^„„.v — iof John Nose.tnaster and part owner, before Jno

DanieU, notary of London, that the ship belongs to suhieeis of the Netherla/nds, and tliat she vjos laden mtk 34 lasts of rye for Bayon/m, which he sold there, and then freighted her on behalf of Stephm. End, merchant ofBayonne, mtk oU, ■wTuild>on£, a/nd cloth for Nieh. QodAne, at Havre de Ch-ace ; also with feathers, rosin, &c., bought with the pro- ceeds of the sale of tM rye, intending to dispose of the same on behalf of the oivners at Ham-e de Grose, but was cfiased and taken by the Tiger and anotft^ skip belonavna to the CommonweaZiJt, and brought into the Dowm 10 Oct. 1654. [5 ^pp.]

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75. III. Report of the PHze Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. They find by examvnation of some of the company of the EUzabeth of Flushing in, the TJiames, before -Capt. Howett, that she ivas laden at Bayonne by Steplien End, ivith oil and other goods, belonging part to him,, part to the owners, atid part to the, company, to be delivered at Havre de Grace ; being captured while the Ad/mi/ralty Court was not sUti/ng, they could not examine the matter, but the goods are in a •perisfuihle condition. 30 Oct. 1654. \ipage.'\

75. IV. Report of the Admiralty Commiittee that the lading is liable to conderfination. 30 Oct. 1654. [Draft. 1 paye^

8. Order on information of the non-performance of the order of 15 Aug. last, relating to Brandspeth rectory, sequestrated from Dr. Cosins, that Sir Geo. Vane, John Ayerson, mayor of Durham, Thos. Delaval, and Tim, AVhittingham, Justices of peace, speak with Ml'. Lever, who was ordered to pay her i of the rectory with arrears, and bring about an agreement between the parties, or certify. [/. 75, pp. 589, 590.]

Oct. 26, 76. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. In the

Navy Office, victualling of the navy by way of commission, we advise : —

1. That special care be taken that timely declarations what number of men are to be victualled be made 1 Sept. yearly for the winter and 1 Nov. for the summer service, and that the declarations reach (as near as possibly can be forseen) the full extent of the action, to prevent the inconvenience and hazard of summer's provision.

2. That seasonable and certain provision be made of money to carry on the affair, so that the Commissioners may not fail to have in cash -^ of what is to be provided in hand, and the rest in 10 monthly equal payments.

3. That 3 able and active men be commissioned to attend this service, with a clerk each, to provide and issue provisions both for sea and harbour, on warrant from the Admiralty Committee or Navy Commissioners, managing the whole for the public interest, with liberty to contract for victuals to he provided at Kinsale, Liverpool, and other remote parts (the employment not bearing the charge of agents), as also for a petty waiTant victualling.

4. That one able cashier and a general accountant be appointed by the State, with fit salaries, who are wholly to attend that service, but all other officers relating hereto, both at sea and in harbour, to be appointed by the Commissioners for this under- taking, with suitable salaries. The number to be varied as occa- sion may require ; but these to be constant : viz.

A clerk of the check for stor&s and issues in the port of London, with 2 able clerks or servants, who is also to examine all expense at sea ; a purveyor ; a storekeeper for flesh, who may also be a surveyor ; a clerk of the cutting house, to look to

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weight and cutting, who may also provide and issue peas, &c ;

a messenger, who may also be a hoytaker, and a doorkeeper. At Chatham. — A storekeeper to receive and issue all remains. At Portsmouth. — An agent to keep cash and books, a store

keeper, and a clerk of the check and issues. At Dover and Plymouth. — An agent each.

5. That the designed Commissioners have power to impress all ships and vessels, seamen, hoymcn, labourers, and artificers needful for carrying on this service, and also have the use of the State's houses and stores.

6. That they take the inspection of all accounts refen-ing to this affair, both at sea and in harbour, and adjust them, and pro- vide that at the end of each 6 months, the balance o£ the whole account be presented to the Admiralty Commissioners, whereby a general estimate may be made of the expense. At the end of every year, a clear and complete account of all cash, contracts, issues, and remains should be drawn up and presented, whereby the chargQ of the whole may be exactly discerned,

1. That the money designed to carry on this service be paid to the cashier by the Navy Treasurer upon warrant from the Navy Commissioners, who are to issue their warrants upon certificate from the Commissioners for Victuals.

8, That the cashier pay out the money received by him by direc- tion and on the warrant of the Commissioners for Victualling, to which accoui^t of cash, examined and certified by them, the Navy Commissioners are to give allowance, by bill to the Navy Treasurer for clearing the imprests.

9, That the accountant enter daily the actions of all ports in matters appertaining to this affair, so that he maybe ablo to. give a charge to all instruments, both at sea and in harbour, and that he and othei-s observe the directions of the Victualling Commissioners.

In the management of the whole of this business, the Commis- sioners appointed shall communicate their proceedings to the Admiralty Committee and Navy Commissioners, and receive orders from them. [3 pages.]

Oct. 30. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. John Clerke, Ed. Cludd, Rich, Lucy, Ed. Horseman, James Philips, Ed. Gill, John Hildesley, Jervas Bennet, and Capt. Adam Eaines, the Army Committee, are appointed to issue warrants to the War Treasurers to pay 3 months' assessment of 90,000^. a month, ending Dec. 2.5 next, for the pay of the forees in England, Scotland, and Ireland and their incident charges, and for the navy, according to the Ordinance for continuing the Army Committee and War Treasurers. The War Treasurers to observe their warrants, and the auditors for the treasury accounts to allow them. [1. 75, pp. 590, 591.]

[pet-] 77. Petition of Major Eras. Allen, on behalf of the church at

Wanting and Grove, co. Berks, to the Protector. Notwithstanding a Council of State order of 4 June 1653, Mr. Holt, now mem-

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77. I. Statement hy Eob. Keate and 14 other inhabitanfs of

Wantage, that being strodiened for a romn, to assemble to tvait upon the LovA, they petitioned for a/nd dbtmned Wantage tovm haU, but a new steward has locked it against them, tliough they never injured place or per- son, and thov^h U is otdy wanted at certain times for courts, and that not on the days when they use it. Wantage, 15tJt day of 8th month 1654. [| page.}

78. David Buehanne to the Protector. I beg leave to speak with you, having something to impart which very much concerns you, as a testimony of my unlimited obligations. [^ page.}

79. Eeport made hy Lambert Godfrey, Wm. Cooper, and ThoR. Manton, 3 of the referees, to Council, on a reference of 14 July last. We received papers from Lord Wariston and others, for themselves and certain ministers of the church of Scotland, but Mr. Sharpe, another pa^ty named, did not deliver any papers, being not autho- i-ised thereto hy the church of Scotland, but begged time to consult them, which divers of the referees being unwiUing to grant him, thoy proceeded to debate, though without voting, only the chairman Dr. Owen putting the letter P before thaso desires of the other party which were passed hy the referees ; but some particulars were of great concernment, and their passing was matter of controversy.

The proposals of the referees are : —

1. That his Highness should give a commission to able and

godly persons who understand that church, with the same power as the former commissioners for plantation of kirks in Scotland had, and that they be authorised to dispose of the maintenance of the church, according to the acts of the uncontroverted assemblies of that church, and the laws of that land before 1651.

2. That a visitation be made, — half the visitors to be chosen by

those who are for the puhHc resolutions, the other half by tile remonstraters, — for planting and purging ministers and elders, and composing divisions in presbyteries and con- gregations, being authorised thereto by the synods, in their respective bounds.

3. That there be a general committee of delegates from the

several synods, of an equal number of both judgments, without whose consent iJie sjTiods may not reverse any- thing done by the visitations, which with the committees are only to continue till the present differences be healed. These proposals, said to be so passed, ai-e the same verbatim as the desires of the other party, and we dissented then from them for these reasons : —

1. That your reference wishes us to consider the fittest ways of Christian composing of the differences, the consent of both

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Vol. LXXVI. parties being had, and not how there might be an authori- tative imposing on both by the civil magistrate ; which proceeding, in such matters as the proper means of church reformation, we judge very unsuitable to the principles professed by both parties, who claim the divine right of church government, and also to the principles declared by the magistrate at this day for the liberty thereof, held forth by the petitioners, and to the advice lately passed,

2. We think these resolves amount to the exercise of legis-

lative power without Parliament, and that not in the interval, But during the present session, and in so high amatter as erecting a new ecclesiastical jurisdiction, where- by the church government of a whole nation is suspended, if not subverted.

3. If the proposals ai-e to be undci'stood to be subject to ratifi-

cation by Parliament, we doubt that Parliament would censure so high an entrenchment on their privileges, this being a main one, that all laws should take their rise from the House itself.

1. As to the first proposal, we know not any assemblies that have been uncontroverted, and therefore we know not what may become of the' public maintenance, and also we know not the laws of that nation hefore 1651.

2. To the 2nd and 3rd proposals, we do not think the election of delegates in equal numbers of each judgment to be a scriptural quahfieation of church officers ; though they seem to give the elec- tion to the synods, they really give it to the magistrates, by the power of prelinaitation of elections, and 'this is Erastianism. Thus the magistrates may impose prelimitations in ■mfinUuTu, and may in effect qualify all church officers, nay churches themselves. The principle of this precedent would destroy the freedom, if not the being, of churches, as well congregational as synodical.

The 2nd proposal turns all the actings of the visitations into contentions, the numhers being equal on both sides, and will pro- pagate diflerences, instead of healing them.

3. The third proposal makes the synods set up a jurisdiction above themselves, which is a tyrannical constitution, for it gives a negative voice to a few of the synods or their delegates on the whole synods, and intimates that their delegates will be more faithful in the work of reformation than the synods that choose them.

These proposals show a design to set up a domination by that party over the other, who cannot in conscience join with such exotic powers imposed on the church, so that we fear the breach would be rather widened than healed. [IJ page.]

80. Estimate of the cost of 3,000 men's victuals, each man having daily a pound of biscuit and pottle of beer ; for 3 days in the week 1 lb, beef and 1 pint peas, and for 4 days J lb. butter and J lb. Cheshire cheese daily ; total 2,456/. 4s. 1^. ; which sum

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81. Report of the Admiralty Commissioners to the Lord Protector and Council of State. Being entrusted with the management of the affitirs of the Admiralty, &e., and finding ourselves under many pressures and straights, in respect of the service, and knowing no other way of relief, we represent the state of the same to his Highness and Council. We lately presented to his Highness and Council that, by reason of their great and chai'geable accounts, the Navy had run into debt above the sum of L, which

occasioned exceeding gi'eat clamour of many creditors upon them, for payment of the money due according to contract ; that sinco that time, the Navy Treasurer ]ias only received /., which

has been mostly applied to the payment of Gen. Blake's fleet, the debts resting unpaid, the creditors' complaints aggravated with the increase of time, and the credit of the State exceedingly impaired.

That the necessaiy provisions which the former fleets expended, and the now setting forth of the W[est] I[ndia] ships and the present fleet, will so exhaust the naval stores that there will be little re- maining for future emergencies, or for supply of the fleet in case of any casualty.

That through failure of former agreements, the State's credit is so far hazarded that the stores cannot be supplied without ready money, as indeed the grand concernment of the State and their present afiairs call for.

That if all the debts now remaining were not considered, yet the moneys which weekly arise from the Exchequer will not answer the weekly charge of the service, the very victuals eating up 2,000?. of the 8,000?,, and the bare fitting and supplying of the fleet for sea. expending much more than the residue, though wages, bills of ex- change, and press and conduct money require I'eady payment. At this time of the year especially, the naval wants are greatened, as the ships are usually paid off and works needed.

That many of the ships which are to go forth with this fleet being called in, their men lie upon dead charges, for want of money to pay them off; some ships wo cannot call in for the same reason, and this very much retards the dispatch of the service.

That notwithstanding our utmost endeavours to pay these ships, by applying most of the money received thereto, the naval affairs consist of many necessary provisions, which must have an equal regard, as unless we provide on the one hand, we fail on the other.

That sundry other ships of the Channel guard, having been long out and unpaid, cannot be brought in and disposed of, but are forced to stay out in an unfit position, and the charge thereby needlessly augmented.

These things and the exceeding great concernment of the fleet in the present undertaking induce this representation. We have daily wrestled with all manner of difficulties to cany on the service with- out giving your Highness and Council interi'uption, but finding the burden itself, in respect of the greatne.s.s of the employment, very weighty, the clamour and discontent of gi'cat numbers of persons

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incessantly importunate mueli more irksomej and especially fearing, and not without grounds, that the work in our hands will fail for want of necessary matter to carry it on, we dare do no leas than tender the same to his Highness and Council, beseeching them to consider and seasonably provide, so that we may be encouraged to proceed in the service. [£h-aft, 2| jw^es.]

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Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. Several testimonials from the burgomasters and sheriffs of Middleburg in Zealand, concerning the Sea Horse, taken by an English man-of-war, and goods therein, referred to the Earl of Mul- grave, Fiennes, Jones, Lisle, and Wolsley, to report.

4. Livewell Chapman, committed to the Serjeant-at-anns to have his liberty, on security to render himself when required.

7. The rules and byelaws made by the Court of Aldermen of London for regulating hackney coachmen referred to Jones, Mack- worth, Strickland, Sydenham, and Mulgrave, to report. AnTiemng,

1. I. Oi'der in the Court of Aldei-men approving the said Tulea,

and referring them, to the Protector and C&uncil for ap2)roval. 17 October IQSi. [i pcigc]

10. The report of the Customs' Commissioners touching the Hope of Middleburg read.

11. Order on petition of Henry George Mendez, on behalf of the proprietors of 240 sacks of Spanish wool, and 6 bags of cochineal, imported in the St. Peter, Swan, Hope, and Earl of Holland, that Mackworth, Sydenham, Wolsley, and Cooper send for Dr. Walker, consider what should be done, and ]-eport,

12. The petition of Emanuel Neale and other gentlemen referred to Sydenham and Montague, to examine the discovery, and report,

13. That of John Dethick, Nathan Wright, and others read.

14. That of the Governor and Comptroller of Merchants of Lon- don trading to the East Indies refeiTcd to Mulgrave, Lisle, Mack- worth, and Strickland, to report

15. Theodore Jennings to have half the pay of the clerk of the chapel, until the matter between him and Hugh GrifBth he further considered, and Frost to pay him accordingly.

IC. To advise a wan-ant for payment of 3,473Z. 10s. to Eras. Thomson and Hon. Cannon, they having resigned their interest in Windsor little park &c,, but not been paid as ordered 30 Aug. last. [7.75,2)^.591-593.]

2. Petition of Sai-ah, widow and executi'ix of Wm. Eradshaw, to the Protector. The sum of 242Z. 4s. id., due to her late husband as harbinger to the late King, was ordered in 1650 by Parliament to be paid out of the late King's goods at Somerset House, but she only received iOl. thereof, and 151. out of the late King's revenue, and 5/. more by order of a Committee for the King's servants. Her husband

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Is much in debt, and in danger of prison, is very ancient, and she and her children in great want ; begs payment of the balance of 1821. 4s. id., or 4<0l. for the present, to keep her from imprisonment. With reference to Council, recommending a sura to stay the execution and give her subsistence. [1 page.]

Order in Council for payment to her of oOl. in lieu of all demands. Approved 28 Nov. [/. 75, pp. 595, 612 ; I. 105, p. 121.]

3. Petition of Col. John Berkstead, Lieutenant of the Tower, for

himself and the officers there, to the Protector. On 21 Aug. 1654,

the sum of 863i^. 168. ll^d. was ordered for them, of which they

have only received 410^. 28. 6^d. Beg payment of the balance and

of their Michaelmas salaries, and a settled couree for their future

payment. With reference thereon to Jones and Mackworth.

[1 page.} Awmxmg,

3. I. Certificate hy Fauconherg of the stt«i ordered, the sum paid,

and the halwme due of 453!. 14s. 3|d 1 Nov. 1654,

[I page.}

3. II. Declaration of the salaries due to Berkstead and his o^ieers

29 Sept. 1654; total 37S?. 13s. 8^^. [1 sheet:} 3, in. Demands of Berkstead for repairs and for expenses of prisoThers ; total 2081. 10s. lOd.; making together 587^. 4s. 7id. [2 sheets.} 3. IV.. V. Report on the petition that the said sum is due, and that the Treasv/ry Com/missioners should have a, warra/nt to pay the salaries quarterlg, to avoid trovhle. [2 copies.} 3. VI, List of the Tower estahUshmetnt and estimate of the im^

dent charges. [1 sheet.} 3. VII. " Tlie state of the estahUshment of the Tower of London."

	jg s.	d
The Lievienant, yearly -	200 0	0
30 warders, at Is. 2d a day	638 15	0
10 wa/rdffrs, whose fay as they dis
or aire removed is to go to the
Lieutenant	212 18	4
Gmtlenum porter. Is. id. a day ■	24 6	8
Mimister, 3s. S^d a day -	63 2	3J
Oaoler, Is. Ijd. „ -	20 18	2i
CRocmee/^er, 3d	4 11	3
Pvm/pefr, 8d.	12 3	4
Scavmger, Sd. „ -	9 2	6
6 gvmrtsrs, 2s. each „	225 0	0
Fire and camUes, Is. 9d	SI 18	9
wa/rd&rs, for liveries and ImI-
herds, dl. 7s. lid. each -	262 4	7
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WiUi note tliat the contingencks, as the wages of wwh- -nwrb, and allowa/ne.e for ike diet, attendance, and boat hire of prisoTiers, are to be paid by bUh drawn and allowed. [% page.]

3. VIII., IX. Two sheets of caZculal/ions relating {hereto. [4|- pp.J

4. Petition of Theo. Bolton, citizen of London, to the Protector, for a letter to the Commiasionera of Customs for a landwaiter's place, or other employment. Has lived 29 years in one house in London, has been well affected to Parliament and religion, and furnished forth his only brother. Major Chas, Bolton, who after doing good service in England and Ireland, was wounded at the taking of Clanmell, and died. Having lost much during the late wars, and being 63 years old, must beg relief. [1 page.] An/nexing,

4. I. Certificate by Geo. Wytham and 12 others to the good con- dvAit of Theo. Bolton, li/nendraper, of St. Peter's parish, OomkUl 20 Jan. 1647-1648. [Ipage.]

4. IL Thomas Lord Fairfax to the Go^wndss'wners of Customs, recormnending Bolton for employ-me^if. Queen Street, 31 Jamtary 1648-1649. [^ po-9^\i

Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Order that Sir John Wollaston and Fras. Allen send to Council all jewels delivered to them by Col. Eob. Venables.

5. I. Wanunt by the Protector for their ddivery to John Tres- tean, they being given by Venablea vn full of all moneys adva/nced to the public by Eliz. Lee, imdow, a/nd they are to take in her security for the money, o/nd Trestean's receipt. 25 Sept. 1654. [f page.]

2, 3. Order on the petition of Major Peter Wallis, for himself. Col. Rob. Phaier, and Capt. Joseph Deane, that the Army Com- mittee give warrant to pay him 475^. Is. 8d.. balance in hand of 10,OOOZ. ordered 22 April 1652 for payment of reei'uita for Ireland, to be disposed of by order of the Lord Deputy for contingent chains of the forces.

5. Order on certificate by the Committee for Ely House and the Savoy Hospital, about the Treawury for maimed soldiers, widows, and orphans, for a warrant to the Treasury Commissioners to pay to John Eressy, the treasurer, besides the fines and forfeitures re- ceived by the Excise Commissioners, 735^. a week ; viz., 2S01. from Goldsmiths' Hall, and 5051. from excise moneys in the Exchequer, to be issued on orders from the Ely House and Savoy Committee.

6. I.— iiL Orders i/nPa/rlimnent for payment for sich and maimed soldiers, &c., vis., 6 Aug. 1646, lOol. weekly froTii Gold- smiths' Hall; 8 June 1649, 130^. more from Goldsmiths' Sail wiih a/rrears, the total j^jaymsnt being 5Q01. a week ;

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13 June 1649, ivarrmit confirmed for the 230Z. froTn GoldsmitJis' Hall. [3 papers.'] 6. The petition of Wm. Smith and Sam. Wright, for SO of the company of the Constant of London, Wm. Harley, captain, sent out as a privateer, which took several prizes that were in the Admi- ralty Court and adjudged by Isaac Phillips, the setter forth, without any account given to petitioners, referred to the Admiralty judges, to learn the facts, and give relief according to justice. [/. 75, pp. .594-595.]

Nov. 7. 7. Petition of the Merchant Adventurers' Company to the Pro-

tector. Thanks for your effectual letters recommending lis to the States General and Provincial of Holland. We beg your influence with the King of Denmark for payment of our great debt. It was agreed in 1645 between King Christian and Parliament that he should pay 100,000 rix dollars in 3 years, which we agreed to accept, though at great loss of interest ; but nothing was paid. It was then a^;reed that the present King Frederic III. should pay principal and interest [amounting to 100,688 dollars] in 6 years, ended last January, but we -have only had one payment. We begged provision for us to be made in the treaty last June, Eind you referred us to Council, and they to the Treaty Committee, but we understand the treaty is shut up, and no provision made for our debt, and we fear the ministers of that King, who have obtained omission of us in the ti'eaty, will be more negligent of us than ever. We beg " gracious and expressive letters " to the King, the rather that many young men's fortunes depend thereon, and that the occasion of it was their adherence to Parliament against the late King, Also that it may be written at least a month before the mart at .Kiel, on 17 Jan. next, that being the day and place of promised payment. [1 sheet. Also I. 92, No. 266.]

Nov. 8. 8- Petition of Lewis du Moialin to the Protector, for a patent for

payment with arrears of the pension of 1001. a year granted by Parliament to his father, Peter du Moulin, and charged on Gold- smiths' Hail, but by a late Ordinance all receipts are brought into the Exchequer. With special reference thereon to Council, 3 Nov. 1654. [1 jsage.]

Nov. 8. Reference thereon to Col. Sydenham, Mr. Strickland, and Col.

Mackworth, to report. [J. 75, p. 594.] Annexi/ng, 9, I. Report tJiereon in favour' of payment from 24 June last, when the pension was stayed, 17 Nov. 1654, [| page. See also Composition tables, 8 June 1649.]

[Nov. 8.] 10. Petition of Lady Alice Borlase to the Protector. Has long had a pension of 500 marks a year, of which 4,000^. being in arrears, the late Parliament settled on her 41, a week, to be paid from Gold- smiths' Hall, but it is stopped on the order of 24 June last, for bringing aU receipts into the Exchequer. Being very sickly and nearly 80 years old, begs an order for her 41. weekly with arrears, from the Exchequer. With reference thereon to Council, 3 Nov. 1654. [1 page.]

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Nov- 8. 11. Reference thereon by Council to Cols. Sydenham and Mack- Whitehall. worth and Mr. Strickland, to report. [§ page. Also I. 75, p. 596.] AnTiexing,

XL I. RepoH by them in favour of the petition, 17 Nov., arid note of agreement thereto, 12 J}ee. 1654. [1 page.}

Nov. 8. 13. Petition of Thos. Tudor, prisoner in the Tower, to the R«-

tector. I deeply regret my oftence against your Highness, but I dealt with an open heart in my confession last August, and nothing has since come to my knowledge which has not been clearly re- vealed. I can expect only punishment after so foul an offence, but I am told you are merciful, and I hope you will restore me to liberty, when I will dedicate the rest of my life to the most perfect obedience. I can only preserve my wife and family from utter ruin by following my profession. [1 page.]

Nov. 8. Order thereon in Council for his release, on bail in 300^. to the

Lieutenant of the Tower, to render himself prisoner when required, and meantime to do nothing to the prejudice of his Highness or the Government. [L76,p.59G; J. 112,^. 72; I. 113, p. 62.]

Nov. S. Council. Day's Proceedings.

3. The paper signed by bis Highness this day, referring it to Council to consider a fit recompense for the Commissioners for removing Obstructions' attendance for 2^ years, referred to Syden- ham, Strickland, and Mackworth, to report.

8. Two papers, signed by Emanuel Martines Dorimdo alia.s David Abrabanell, a Hebrew, recommended by his Highness to Council, referred to Fiennes, Lisle, Lambert, Mackworth, and Jones, to report.

9. To request his Highness to issue wan'ants under the Great Seal to the Treasury Commissioners to pay 2,000i. to Walter Frost, to be paid by imprest on account, and issued as directed by his Highness.

10. Martin Noel having advanced 16,000^. at instance of the Protector and Council for the fleet and forces, 12,,000l. to be repaid from the excise, and 4,000^. from the 30,000^. ordered for Ireland, the 4,000?. is to be paid and charged as part of the contingencies for Ireland. [/. 75, pp. 595, 596.]

Nov. 9. 13. Petition of John Embree to the Protector. Was appointed in

January 1652-3 by a Committee of Parliament, surveyor for the late King's houses, which place he has executed diligently, and spent 12,000i. on repairs of Whitehall, St. James's, Somerset House, the Mews, the Parliament House, Courts of Justice at Westminster, Hampton Court and Greenwich, of which .5,000;. remains unpaid for materials and poor workmen, and be has had no salary or recompense. Begs payment of the balance to quiet the clamours of the poor people, recompense for the time past, and a fitting salary for the time to come, [1 page.}

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Nov. 9. Reference thereon in Council to Strickland, Desborow, Jones, Montague, and Mackworth, and Sir Gilb. Pickering, to examine the account, enquire what should be allowed him, and how it may best be paid, and report. [/. 75, p. 598,]

Nov. S). 14. Report that all workmen on the State's account be dischai-ged next Saturday, and that thenceforth Embree be no further charged with repairs of Whitehall, Hampton Court, or the Mewa.

That the surveyor bring in his accounts for repairs hitherto. That he be allowed 300L a year as surveyor for the last 3 years and hence- forth, and his fee of 2Sl. 10s. as serjeant plumber from 1642.

That on his demand for disbursements in the late King's time, G,OOOL be allowed him out of the ^ of all discoveries he shall make.

That a Committee consider how the rest of the State's houses may be repaired in the most frugal way,'and report. [1 page,] Annexing,

15. I. BUI of Embree for disbursements aboui the houses in the late Kin^s tvme, and for his 17 years' fee as serjeant plumber from, 1638 to 1655, and his 12 years^ loss of the profits of his place. Total 11,977Z. 10s., of which he lias received 64:21. [| page.]

Nov, 9. le. Petition of Clement Kinnersley, wardrobe keeper, to the Protector. I have done my best service in gathering the late King's goods, and employing them to furnish Whitehall. But Le^'s scandalous assertions obstruct my credit and hinder the service, many thinking the employment should be his, though he has proved nothing against me, and is ill affected. A full hearing has often been promised, as seen by a petition and orders annexed. I have served 6 months without provision for office, diet, or employ- ment, and Legg still keeps Ms office and 300^. a year, settled on him by the late Council of State, though the late King's patent only gave him 32?. I beg a fuU hearing. With reference thereon, signed, to Sir G, Pickering, Mr. Strickland, and Col. Jones, to call the petitioner and Mr. Legg before them, examine the case and certify, 31 Aug. 1654. Also later note [by Kinnersley] that nothing has been done thereon. [I sheet.] Annecdrtg,

16. I. Petition of Clement Kinnersley, chief officer to tlm late King's wardrobe of beds, to the Protector, I have suffered much by the plots of Wm. Legg and others, vJlio hy fraud have got my employTnentiand 300?. a year settled on me for it. Two years ago, I petitioned the CovmcU of State, and they appointed a Committee who drew up a report which was presented in Dec. 1662, hut not received, because an imformaUon was given agai/nd Legg for send- ing a/rms amd ammunition for 300 men to the late King, The CowneU then appointed another Cormnittee, am.d Mr. Say, who uias i/a the chair, has all the papers, which I desire may he called- for. I beg to he paid wliat is aivneieed, or fartlter examination. With reference thereon

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to Council 27 Jem. 1653-4 ; amd their order 21 Feb. 1653-4 to Kim/iwfsleytofiwnisfiihelodgvngs m Whitehall set forth for his Higlmess' itse according to instructions from, her Highneas the lady Gromwell ; o/nd the claims fut in by him and Mr. Legg to the wardrobe will be determ/ined i/n dmc time. [1 page."]

Nov. 9. Reference thereon in Council to CoL Sydenham and Mr, Strickland, to hear both parties as to their title to the place, consider the peti- tioner's charges, and what allowance he should have, and report. [7. 75, p. 598.]

Nov. 9. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2, The petition of Rich. Woolaston/and an annexed certificate of 472?. due to him as master gunner of England, read, but no order given thereon.

3. The petition of Wm. Sadlington, and his Highness' warrant - allowing him and his family to pass from France to England, and remain in safety here, referred to Mrdgrave, Strickland, Desborow, and Mactworth, to send for Robert Hammond of London, who arrested the petitioner, and any others, and report.

8. The petition of Rich. Ford and other merchants of London, concerning a quantity of oil and whale fins, for importation of which they had given an order on a licence from his Highness and Council, assigned to them by Major Harris, which proved counter- feit, read, but no order made.

10. The Army Committee to issue warrants for a month's pay of such officers as are not in the establishment, out of the 30,0001. ordered for special service. [/. 75, pp. 597, 598.]

Nov. 9. Council to Humphrey Walcot, Samuel and Rich. Cust, and Rob.

Whitehall. Yarborough, justices of peace for co. Lincoln, We are informed [by petition of Wm. Kiffin and 2 others], that Rob. Massey and Thomas and Israel Cave, being desired by some members of a church to meet them at a religious exercise at Gedney, in Holland, CO. Lincoln, on Oct. 1, whilst going through Holbech on the way thither, were apprehended by the constable, and brought before Justice Hobson. That he tried to engage them to leave their meetings, offering them release, but on their refusal, issued a warrant of very unusual form to commit them to Lincoln Goal.

These proceedings seeming very strange, if the said persons con- ducted themselves inoffensively, we desire you to examine the truth of the matter, and to take order for their release, if it may be done according to law, and to report. [/, 75, p. 597.]

Nov. 15. 17. Petition of Thos, Colchester, one of the under ushers of the Exchequer, to the Protector and Council. Obtained a Coimcil order of 18 Aug. 1653 that on payment of 5Sl. 5s. O^d. chantry rents collected in eo. Hants, to Capt. Thos. Fauconberg, receiver-general, 251. should be allowed him, on a former order of the Revenue Committee, but by want of clearness of expression, it was not allowed him. Bet's

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another order to Capt Fauconberg for defalcation thereof. [I puge.l Annexing,

17. I. Receipt hy Titos. Fauconberg of 281. 58. frojn Tlioa. Col- chester, 25l. being allowed for ar^'ears of his salary of 101. a year. 20 Aug. 1G53, [1 page, certified copy.}

17. II. Hequest hy Fauconherg for direction as to aUowvng tJie

said 251., subseHbed under a copy of tlie order of the

Council of State of 18 Aiig. 1653. 2 J^me 1654.

[1 page.]

Nov. 15. Order in Council granting the petition. Signed IG Nov.

[l 75. pp. 601, G05.] Nov. 15. Note of a petition referred to the Committee for petitions, from Fitzjamea Fisher, for money to defray the charge of aome books of his in hand, or a pension, in consideration of his services. Order in Council for 100?, to be paid him from Council's contingencies. [I. 92, No. 222 ; /. 75, p. 600.]

Nov. 15. Council. Day's Proceedinga.

2--3. Order to advise a wan-ant for 12,000/. to Mr. Frost, to be by him paid to John Maidstone, for expenses of his Highness' house- hold.

4. Order to re]>ly to Mr. Lenthall's representation for an allow- ance as one of the G clerks in Chancery, since the 6 are by an Ordinance of his Highness reduced to 3 chief clerks, that the Ordinance is now before Parliament, whose resolution may be shortly expected, and then his desire shall be considered.

5, Order on petition of Sir Gerard Fleetwood, that the Lieutenant of the Tower, on Nov. 21, bi-ing into the Court of Common Pleas at Westminster Ant. Jackson, prisoner in the Tower, to give testi- mony at a trial between the petitioner, plaintift; and Wm. Tirringham, defendant, and then to return to prison.

7. 18. The petition of John Bousseau, for the French Greenland Company, for release of the Pelican, which, with her lading of Greenland oil and whale fins, was lately seized by a ship of this Commonwealth, notwithstanding a pass from Greenland to Havre de Grace, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to report.

9. The petition of Ed. Annesley, storekeeper and proofmaster in the Armoury Office, Tower, referred to the Admiralty Commis- sioners, to report.

10. Mackworth's report touching the orders and byelaws con- cerning hackney coachmen to he considered next sitting.

12. Order on a report from the Army Committee, and other papers concerning Col. Carter's disbursements for Conway gan-ison, that the 50il. 12s. due to him should be paid from the contin- gencies of the army. Approved 28 Nov. [/. 7S, pp. 598-600.]

19. I. Ai-my Committee to Capt. Ball, Capt. Ge. Barber, Ban. Lloyd, John Kenniston, and Lieut. Ralph Weld, Wrexham,

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CO. Denbigk. We wish you to examine Col. Carter's account, wJtether his disburseme'nis were from, kis own money ; whetiix^ the provisions were spent by o_ffi,cers and soldiers ; or whether any wei'e lost or spoiled, and if so, by wJiat mea'tts. Also whether he received any money from CO. Carna/rvon towards tfbs said charges, 4 April 1654. [Copy. Ig pp.]

19. II. Reply of the said gentlemen that Carter did expend hia own money, and ■was very instrwinentdl in evhdihing insurrections and preserving ilwse countries in obedience. That he only spent 571. 1 Os. wo^'tk of provisions. That what was spoiled ca/nnot be known, the commissary therefor being since dead in Irekmd, hut the remai/rtder was deli- vered to Capt. Pooley and Ensign Aspinall, 29 Aug. 1654. [Copy. 1|- pp.^

19. III. Older in tlie Army Committee, transmitting tiie said papers to Council, 27 Oct. 1654- [1 page.]

Nov. 16. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the War Treasurers to pay to Col, James Heane and other army colonels, out of whose regiments any officers or soldiers are to be drawn for special service, what will complete their pay, according to the army estahlishment, tiU Nov. 20. Approved 16 Nov.

5. To advise his Highness to command the colonels and other officers of the foot regiments from which any officers or soldiers are to be drawn for special service, to draw them out and deliver them to the officers employed on -that service next Monday. Approved

16 Nov.

u. Order on report to advise his Highness to issue a warrant to pay 500^. each to Sir Wm. Roberts, Hen. Pitts, John Parker, Kob. Aldworth, Jas. Bemers, and Fras. Mussenden, Commissioners for removing Obstructions, for 2^ years' salary. Approved 16 Nov.

9. To advise that Granger, prisoner at Newgate for counterfeiting debentures, be released on giving 5,000^. bail, and sufficient security to do nothing of the sort again, and to faithfully perform what instructions he shall receive from the Admiralty Committee ; or on his failure, to render himself prisoner to the keeper of Newgate within 5 days after summons. The Admiralty Committee to give him instructions to the purport of what was communicated to Council by Gen. Desborow. Approved 28 Nov.

10. Approval by the Protector of 13 orders and Ordinances,

17 Oct.-16 Nov. [/. 75, pp. 60S-605.]

Nov, 16. 20. Examination of Mat, Siddall before Gen. Desborow and

Cols, Gierke and Kelsey. Denies his having any hand in counter- feiting warranto, or being in Granger' s conspiracy, or receiving any share of the money that the State has been cheated of by Granger and his participants. [^ p^ff*^-]

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Nov. 16. 21. Like examination of Mat. Siddall. Being brought face to face with Granger, he said he did not know him, although ho had seen him several times in Gusman's company at the Half Moon tavern in Cheapside, but never received a penny of him. Might have shown Granger some papers, but never left any warrants with him. Dis- coursed with Gusman about how advantage might be made by warranta. Was in the Half Moon tavern with Granger last March, but does not remember the discourse, and saw no money. Became acquainted with Granger by Gasman's means, and they first met at the Fountain tavern, in Feuchurch Street, and it might have been at the Fountain or Mitre tavern that ho showed Granger the papers. They spent 23. at the Half Moon. Wrote a letter to Granger since his imprisonment, wondering he should accuse him, but does not remember the contents. Never received any money of Painter nor of John Granger under that name, nor of Bateson, although he knows hiin. [1 J pp.']

22. Examination of Abraham Granger. Knows some 1 himself that have dealt in Public faith bills, viz., those that for- merly acted and found security. Beleives that |- of the Public faith bills are counterfeited, and that -f- of the claims are feise. A week before he was taken, met Barnes and Steed, who had some design upon the Custom House, but told him it was to he done by a seal, and when they had got it, he should hear further ; but being taken, has not since heard, and does not know where they lodge. Knows Siddal!, who was a partner with him in divers cheats ; besides the 33/., Painter paid Siddall 10^., and other of the participants paid him divers sums. Barnes had a sear on the left side of his face, was a tall man, grisly, with black hair, and sometimes wore a black patch on the scar. [1 page.]

23. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Rich. Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, of the petition of Capt. Wm. Batten to the Pto- tector, for payment of IQll. 6s. Sd. due to him a^ his share on the appraisement of the Constant Warwick, and stopped in the treasurer's hands by order of the Navy Committee. With his report that he had order to pay the Earl of Warwick one half part amounting to 1,040Z. 10s. and other persons named sums mentioned, and that Capt. Batten being under revolt from the Parliament, he had no order to pay his share amounting to 130?. Is. 3d. [1 page.}

24. List of eleven assignments of debentures to Rich, Rogers, left with Mr. Tibbs. Total value 908?. 3s. Sd. [| page.],

Council. Day'.s Proceedings.

1, To advise warrants to pay 5001. to Col. Jas. Heane for former service, he being now engaged on special service, and 5001. to Col. Rob. Venahles, as advance for 60 reformadoes, above the 40 named in the establishment, and also advance money to ministers, physicians, and surgeons engaged in that service.

2. The Army Committee to is.sue warrants to pay 51. a piece for the horses of the troop oi"dered on a special service.

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4. The order of 2 Sept. last, made on petition of Henry Lord Herbert, discharging him from an order of the Committee for removing obstructions, for him to pay a fee farm rent of 881. 3s, lOt^. on lands purchased by Geo, Bachelor and Edw. Southes, is not to extend to the discharge of his lands from a like rent of 051. on Kendal Park, Westmoreland, purchased by John Goodwin, and not mentioned in his petition, [Z 75, ^. 606, 607.]

Nov. 23. 25. Petition of Sir John Price to the Protector and Council. I was elected by co, Montgomery to serve in this Parliament, and returned by the sheriff; but coming to London, I find my name omitted in a list returned to the Crown oiSce of members approved by you, and am told that objections are made against me as unfit to serve as member. From these allegations I have already cleared myself, and proved my aftection by service in Scotland and at Worcester fight,'&c., which the late Parliament noticing, took off the sequestration of my estate. Though I am within the meaning of the instrument of Grovermnent, I have forborne for modesty to go to the House, lest I should offend you ; but having signed the recognition, I beg admission, that my county may not be deprived of a member. [1 page.1

[Nov. 24.] 26. Petition of Jos. Sheldon, prisoner to the serjeant-at- arms, to the Protector and Council, for release, having been 21 weeks prisoner [see i Aug., awprdj']. Sent to Col. Jones by Col. Mackwortb. [1 page.]

[Nov. 24.] 27. Like petition to Secretary Thurloe, to the same effect. [1 page.]

Nov. 24. Order in Council that the serjeant-at-arms liberate him on bail in SOOi. Approved 28 Nov. [7. 75, pp. 607, 609.]

Nov. 24. 28. Petition of Jas. Potter, minister, to the Protector and Council. Was 7 years sequestrated from Binfield rectory, co. Berks, by the Committee for Plundered Ministers, for words pretended to be preached many years before ; has lived inoffensively in tlie parish ever since, conadent in his innocency, but having a free presentation to another place, begs to be rendered capable for the work of the ministry there. [1 page.] Annexing,

28. I. C&rtijwate hy Dr. John Owen and 5 others to his con- forrwity to government svme his seqitestration. [^ page.]

Nov. 24. Order thereon that the Commissioners for approbation of public preachers (who are not to admit sequestered ministers without satis- faction of their conformity) try Potter's fitness for preaching, and on their satisfaction therein, a^mit bim, the Protector and Council being satisfied as to bis conformity. Approved 28 Nov. [/. 75 pp. 607, 608.]

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29. Petition of Jan. Cai-ey, prisoner in Exeter gaol, to the Pro- tector. Wa-s bred in the Romish religion, took orders as a secular priest, and officiated in Ireland, whence he withdrew a year ago, on a proclamation. Being in France, was convinced of the errors of popery, and bore witness against it, which enraged some to lie in wait for his life. Fled to some English merchants in Morlaix, who succoured him, and gave him a passage and a certificate, some of them being now in Exeter, Dartmouth and Plymouth.

In May last, landed at I)ai-tmouth, and went to the mayor, begging to take the oath of abjuration, but this was denied, and he sent to gaol, where he remained till last assizes, when he heartily and sincerely took the oath before Baron Thorpe, and satisfied some gentlemen and ministers in Exeter of his conversion. Yet he is still in prison, having no subsistence, nor friends to help him. Eegs liberty and protection, that he may show his detestation of hia former wicked practice, and draw others out of those snares. [I page.]

30. Order thereon in Council that Baron Thorpe, one of the

judges at the Western Circuit assizes, state the fact, jmd why he is continued prisoner, [| page. Also I. 75, p. 608.] An/nexing,

31. I. Report hy Baron Fras. Thorpe, confirming the statements of ilm petition, and aMvng that he could not bail Oarey, who is <vn Irishman horn, hecmise his offence, by ilie statute of 27 Elis., is treason, and ilie oath of supremacy^ therein named is talcen away, and nothing put in its place. SO JVov. 1654. [^page.]

31. II. Examination of Jas. Carey before AH. Upton, Thos. Boone,

and John Blackmore, justices of peace for co. Devon, to the same effect as his petition, adding tliat he wtis II years a student at Louvaine, a/nd came over to England to join the Protestant cJiurch. 8 Atig. 1C54. [1 page.]

Council. Day's Proceedings.

i. The name of Charles George Cock, Admiralty judge, to be added to the warrant of 31 Aug. last, for payment of salary to the other 2 judges, Drs. Clerke and Godolphin.

6. The Army Commissioners to issue warrants to tlie War Trea- surers, to pay out of the 30,000i. set apart by Ordinance for the forces on special service, such moneys weekly to the officers and soldiers engaged therein as shall fall due, according to the annexed establishment, as long as they shall be received on shipboard. The pay to begin on Nov. 20.

7. The Barons of Exchequer to speak with Council at Whitehall, on the business of indenrnity next Tuesday.

8. To advise his Highness, — on Jones' report from the Committee on John Embree's petition, that they are arranging for his account and the future management of i-epairs, and think that 5,000^. should be brought into the Council's contingencies, to be issued to him from time to time, — to grant wan-ants accordingly. Approved 28 Nov.

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10. To give notice to the members that Council ■will sit at 4 p.m. <!ach Tuesday and Thursday. [I. 75, j>p. 607-609.]

Nov. 28. 32. Petition of Wm. Drakeford and Wni, Standen, merchants of London, to Council. We had letters of marque to send out the Scout, and the captain, Wm. Pearse, took the Sea Horse, laden with train oil, linen, and tobacco, belonging to Frenchmen, and bound for Rouen ; but on complaint made by the skipper to the Dutch am- baasadors, you sent for Pearse, and imprisoned him in Lambeth House, and oil his men are prisoners with Vice-Admiral Lawson, whereby we are exceeding sufferers. We beg you to hear the case, or refer it to the Admiralty Court, and meanwhile to release the men and the Sea ECorse, now under restraint, [f page.]

Nov. 28. Order thereon on report from the Committee on the case, that the Sea Horse of Zealand, seized at sea, on her way from the Low Countries by Capt. Pearse, and secured at Dover by order of Council, be restored to the master, Paul Andrea, and allowed to proceed with her lading, there being no cause for the seizure. [/. 75, p. 610.]

Nov. 28. 33. Petition of Capt. Eichard or Roger Bamford to the Protector, for payment of the iOl. arrears due to him as surveyor of delin- quents' estates from some other treasury than Drury House, as there is no money there. Has suffered wounds, imprisonments, and loss in the service, and is going on this sea design as captain in Col. Jas. Heane's regiment. [1 page.]

Nov. 28. Order in Council referring it to Montague, Sydenham, and Strick- land, to call for the Drury House treasurer if needful, and report. [L 75, p. 611.]

Nov. 28. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector of 5 orders and Ordinances named. 15-24 Nov.

2. The petition of Wm. Denny and Mary, his wife, referred to Mulgrave, Wolsley, and Jones, to report.

3. That of Sir Peter Eiehaut's sons referred to Montague, Fiennes, Mulgrave, and Jones, to report.

4. The report on the case of Wm. Hunt, late incumbent of Kibworth Rectory, co. Leicester, to be considered on Thursdaj',

5. The petition of Thos. Stephenson of Whitgift, co. York, referred to Mulgrave, Mackworth, Fiennes, Wolsley, and Jones, to report.

8. Strickland, Jones, and Wolsley to consider fit rooms for the Admiralty Commissioners instead of part of Lord Richard [Crom- well's] lodgings, now used by them, and to order the accommodating of the new rooms, so that the old ones maybe used by Lord Richard.

9. A letter to the Admiralty at Dunkirk, prepared by Mr. Jessop, on petition of Sam. Leaver and company, concerning the Patience, stayed at Ostend, to be transmitted to Dr. Walker, who is to return it with his opinion.

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10. On a paper signed by Sir Oliver Fleming, and Edw. Tyton, and Ant. Compton, 2 of the seijeant's deputies, — for payment of SOs. for coaches, with 6 horses each, 10s. for those with 4, and 5s, for those with 2, for reception of Dutch, French, and Portugal ambas- sadora, March 1653-4, total, 123i. 10s., besides Mr. Beale the trum- peter, 120 footmen of his Highness, and 84 others — that the 123?. 10s. he paid from Council's contingencies to Tyton and Compton, who are to pay the coachmen. Approved 2 Dec.

11. Three warrants for payment of money, 6-16 Nov. ; signed.

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Nov. 28. 34. J. Yorke to Wm. Maling, secretary to the Protector, White- Plymouth, hall. Yestei-day I spoke with a Frenchman, who showed a letter from the governor of Honfleur, which relates that his correspondent at Marseilles states that Gen. Biake has taken 30 sail of Turks, belonging to Tripoly, with their prizes, which seems to gain the better credency in regard of our peace with Algiei-s, but my sense is rather the French fleet for Naples. Some Brest men-of-war have taken 10 sail, whereof 4 belong to London and the others to Apsham, Plymouth, and Bristol. I thmk if our ships were to exercise more diligence in the Channel, our merchantmen would not be captured by pickeroons of 6 or 8 guns. [1 page.]

Nov. 2H. 35. Jno. Allen, senr,, storekeeper, to Jno. Clerke and Thos. Kelsey, Wejmoiiih. Army Commissioners, Whitehall, I send an account of provisions in the stores and at the castle. Mr. Newberry can give an account of those there prior to my taking charge in Nov, last. I have endured many losses and received many wounds in the service, as known to Colonels Sydenham and Heane, under whom I served as captain, and have not received any pay or free quarter for 3 years, but always been upon my own charge ; my losses amount to 1,000?., including 13 butts of sack, part of 3 ships, 9 feather beds and bedding, and all my household stuff, and I was kept out of my lands for 3 years, CoL Legg, seeing to what poverty I was brought, procured me this place unsolicited. I hope consideration. [1 page.^ Enclosing,

35. I. Accowfli of stores aUud^d to. [| page.]

Nov. 30. 36. Petition of Wm. Johnson, merchant of Newcastle-on-Tync, to Council. Has bought by auction from the Prize Commissioners there 23 iron and 3 brass guns, taken from the Dutch, for export, for which he begs a warrant. [§ page.] Aitmexing,

36. I- Inventory of the said guns. [2 pages.]

Nov. 30. 37. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee, who, if they do not grant the licence, are to consider whether the guns should be bought for the State, [f page. Also I. 75,p. Q12.] Annexing,

37. I. Valuation of ike gums by Johnson, at 128. 8d. per cwt. for

the iron guns, it. the brass ; he will sell shot for the gims at 2a. per cwt. below the ordinary price. 11 Jan. 1654-5.

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We sold the 2 brass guns at Newcastle jor 181?. 19 Jo/m. 1654!-5. [| page^

Nov. 30. 38. Petition of CoL Ant. Weldon to Council, for a pass beyond seas, to seek his livelihood in his profession as a soldier. Has spent his whole fortune for the public interest ; was sent to tbe relief of Dun- cannon, and was the first officer who was imprisoned in Ireland by Lord Ormond for the Parliament's cause ; has never been blemished in repute, and has had the Parliament's acknowledgment of his services, but all his arrears are still due. Petitioned the Protector 4 months ago for employment for a subsistence, but his petition being neither read nor answered, he is wholly discouraged. [1 page-l

Nov, 30. Order for a pass, as requested. [/. 75, p. 613 ; /. 112, p. 76 ; 7.113,^.69.]

Nov. 30. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Note that the report on the case of Wm. Hunt, rector of Kib- worth, was reai'

39. I. Report alluded to, detaUi/tig the case {see 26 Oct. supr^}. Sunt was restored on payment ofl5iil. composition to the County Oommittee, but the ■i/rikabitants asked far Yaxley, supposing Hunt to be wader sequestration. Sv/nt havi/ag clea/red hi/msdf of deUTiquency both m cos. Leicester mid Oxford, has obtained a verdAd, at law agaimst Taxley, but is stayed i/n his proceedi/ngs by a Cov/ncil of Staie order of 13 June 1654, conjirming Yaxley i/n, the rectory. Query, whether that order shall be discharged. 17 Nov, 1654. [Draft, 1| padres.]

3. An Ordinance of 2 Sept. 1654, to pay 9,717i. 18s. Gd., out of Scotch fines, to the creditors and servants of the late King, read and approved.

5. The rules, directions, and byelaws, made by the Court of Alder- men of London, by virtue of the late Ordinance for regulation of hackney coaches within and near the city, read and approved.

6. Several bills presented this day by John Maidstone, from tradesmen and others, concerning the first furniture of Whitehall and the Mews, amounting to 6,117Z, 148. G^d., referred to Jones, Strickland, and Mackworth, to examine and report.

7. 8. 40. Thos. Hodges and 7 others named, having been directed to execute the laws for encopsing part of Dean Forest, Major John Wade is empowered to direct the work for bounding the park of the said forest, the money for defraying the charges to be paid by the Admiralty Committee from Navy money, or the profits of the ironworks in the forest. Approved 2 Dec.

9, The report concerning Capt. Sadlington's arrest by Mr. Ham- mond, after his Highness' engagement that on his coming in he should enjoy safety, to be considered the next sitting.

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sider the arrears due to Mr. Eyshe and the rest of the heralds, and report.

11. The warrants for pay of the Council officers, and of Rich. Sciitt, usher, for fuel, atationety, &c., to be signed.

12. To advise that Rob. Wadeson, recommended by Gen. Venables, be appointed paymaster for the forces on special service. Approved 2 Dec.

13. A fourth of the pay of the officers and soldiers listed under Gen. Venables for special service to be paid evei-y 4 months, on their assignations, signed by themselves and their general or major-general, to begin on expiration of the month's pay which they will receive on coming on shipboard, Appixjved 2 Dec.

14. Defalcations for their clothes and victuals, to be made only at such rates as would be paid in England. Approved 2 Dee.

15. A month's pay to be given when they come on shipboard. Approved 2 Dec.

16. All balance of moneys due to them to be paid on their return. Approved 2 December.

17. The Ordnance officers to deliver to them, in addition to the stores already ordered, —

•iOO long pikes. 1,000 matchlock muskets.

50 saddles and other horse furniture. 5 tons of match. 1 ton small shot. 1 „ iron. 4 small drakes. 50 fowling pieces. Approved 2 Dee. [J. 75, pp. 612-615.] Nov. ? 41. And. Duke to Capt. John Pearse, late in the fleet, now at [Wm.] Chamberlain's, merchant. Cannon Stijeet. Private affairs. My cousin Johnson, at the Blue Boy, Friday' Street, will pay you money for me ; I want a suit, riding coat, bible, pair of silver but- ton for my breeches, and a cap like yours, between this and Christ- mas. [1| pages.']

Nov. 30. 42. And. Duke to Capt. John Pearse, at Mr. Chamberlain's, Can- st. Ives, non Street. My brother has paid 101. to my cousin, Bich. Johnson. Praj' receive it of him, and have those things I wrote you about bought, which I expect when you come at Christmas. [1 page.^

Dec, 2. Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. Approval by the Protector oflO orders and Ordinances, 2Sept.- 30 Nov. 1654.

2, 3. The Army Committee to order the Treasurers-at-war to send, out of the 30,000^, designed for special service, 17,000^. to Ports- mouth, to be issued on warrants of Maj.-Gen. Desborow, for pay and contingencies of the forces, and Desborow to issue the said warrants.

i. Order on report on the petition of Capt. Eieh. Bamford, — that

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SQL b due to him as salary as a surveyor of delinquents' lands, for

payment whereof the Trustees of the Treasury at Drury House have

issued a warrant, — to advise his Highness that as Bamford is on the

private expedition with Gen. Venables, he would issue a warrant

under the Great Seal for his payment. Annexvng,

43. I. Report alluded to that S9?. due to him, should be pwid from-

the Exchequei% on his deliveHng v/p his warrant on tJte

Drury House treasurer. [1 piige.']

5, The troop of 100 horsemen for the special service to be reduced to 60 besides officers.

6. The Ordinance of last Thursday for a month's pay to the officers and soldiers on special service under Gen. Venables to be given them on their embarkation reversed, as provision is made in another way by an Ordinance of to-day.

8. Order on a report from the Admiralty Commissioners on .Tohn Kousseau's petition, on behalf of the French Greenland Com- pany,— for release of the Pelican, seized by ships in the service, in spite of a pass,— that Council see no reason for the release, but refer the case to the Admiralty judges, to proceed according to law ; Dr. "Walker to take care thereof. Anneadng,

44. r. Report alluded to, showing that the pass was granted, but at the time of surprisal, was not on the ship, but in tlte hands of Lucas Lucie, merchxtnt of London, who would not say whether this was the only voyage made by the ship simce the date of the pass, 27 Nov. 1654. [| page.]

9. 45. Order that the Admiralty Committee issue their warrant to the Ordnance officers for a large addition of tools, stores, &c, specified, for the forces intended for special service under Gen. Venables. [7. 75, j>p. 616-618.]

Dec. 4. 46. G. Langbaim to [Jos.] Williamson, Queen's College, Oxford.

London. Go to the public library and inquire for an 8vo, MS. of Sir Kenelm Digby, No. 33, and transcribe and continue the enclosed about a lesS, beginning the second side of leaf 32, on particular monastic religions. I want you and the rest of your rank to think of some verses to consecrate to the memory of Mr. Selden. [1 page,]

[Dec. 5.] 47. Petition of Geo. Clarke to the Protector and Council. Bought from John Gould, merchant, a case of silks, which came to the Custom House, London, and oath was made that they came overland from Naples to Dunkirk, and were shipped in an English vessel ; the case could not then be entered because Gould was out of town, and before his return, the goods were taken out of the ship -without petitioner's knowledge, and thus were seized on by an officer. Begs their restoration on payment of customs. With note of delivery of the petition to Mr. Jessop, clerk of the Council. [1 page.} Annexing,

47. I., II., ni. Affi.davits of John Gould, Joseph Safford, his servaM, ami Geo. Clarke, to tlte facts named in tlie above petition. [3 scraps.]

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Vol. LXXVII. Reference thereon to the Commissioners for regulating Customs, who are to favour the petitioner, as being reported an honest man, and give him speedy dispatch. [/. 75, f. 619.]

48. Petition of the mayor and aldermen and well-affeeted of Macclesfield, co. Chester, and of Ralph Stringer, their preacher, to the Protector. King James granted them 50^. a year from the county revenue for a learned preacher', the people being numerous and generally very poor, which was paid till 1C53, Beg a waiTant for 2 years' arrears due 29 Sept. last, and coniinnafcion of payment to Stringer and his successors out of the copyhold rents in Maccles- field forest. With reference thereon, 1 Dec, to Council. [\ p<tge-]

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48. I. Certificate by Wm. Chislett, depviy auditm; of the payment of the said aUowatice, cmd of its grant 17 Jan. 1605-6, because there being few incumbents men of learning, the people were seduced from their dwty by priests. Also of its confirmation by Charles Prince of Wales, as Earl of Chester, i/n 1621. It itfos paid to PhU. Holland, preacher, till 1643 when fie desert^, and Stringer was appomted to succeed him,, and it %va8 paid to him tiU 1652. 27 Dec. 1653. [i page.]

48. II. Certificate by Thos.- Langley of Middiewich, and 7 other

mAn/ist&rs of Cheshire, to the painful preachi/ng, sou/nd doctrine, amd godly life of Ralph Strmger. 7 Oct. 1654. [i page.]

49. Reference of the above petition in Council to Cols. Mack- worth and Jones, to report. Also order for Col. Montague and Mr. Strickland to be added to the Committee, 11 Jan. 1654-5. [-f page. Also I. 75, p. 620.] Annecd/ng,

49. I. Certificate of tlis Convmittee for approbation of public preachers in favour of Stringer. 7 Feb. 1654-5. [1 page.]

49. n. Report of the Committee in his case, that lie should be allowed ike 50J., but instead of its being paid from the cowrvty revenue, it skotdd be paid by the trustees for m.aintenance of prea^i/ng ministers. 17 Feb. 1654-5. [1 page.]

Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Mackworth and Jones to advise with some of the judges about the business of Capt. Sadlington, and to report

4. The petition of the late train of artillery, for assignment of lands of 1 30^. a year value out of delinquents' estates, instead of the hare warren at Hampton Court, for their arrears, read.

5. That of Matthew Young, of Stratford, co. Essex, concerning a quantity of oats delivered by the late Thos. Manley for the Pariia- ment, in 1642, read.

6. Jones and Lambert to attend his Highness about a report from the Admiralty Commissioners, concerning the number of men to be employed on next summer's guard at sea.

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9. The report on the petition of ITios. St«phenaon, of Whitgift, co. York, concerning banks for preservation of marsh land there, referred to the Treasury Commissioners, to inquire, and report.

1654.

50. I. Report alluded to by Mulgrave, Fi&nnes, aiid Lambert, that the banks were formerly mavrttained from, revenues of the late King since sold, and therefore the case should be referred to the Treasv/ry Comimssioners. 30 ifow. 1654. l^page.}

10. On Mackworth's report from the Committee on the papers of Emanuel Martyns Dorindo, alias David Abrabanell, a Hebrew, Council saw no cause to make any order.

12. The petition of John Kamsey and Roh. AUum, freighfcei-s of the Hannah of Whitby, co. York, and of Jonas Grange, master, for the owners, referred to the Commissioners for the French treaty.

13. To consider the business of the Jersey Government at i next Thursday ; Council to be summoned.

14. The petition and papers of Henry Robinson of London, con- cerning a debt contracted in 1620 at Constantinople, referred to the Commissioners for the French treaty, to speak with the petitioner, and consider what is fit to he done. [l. 75, pp. 619-621.]

Dee. 5. 51. Admiralty Judges to the Protector. We have long waited

Doctors' an order on the case of Palache, on a report made to Council, and CDmmoiui. jjjg pj.QQjQj. pressingfor judgment, we remind you thereof, and certify

that if we receive no order to the contrary, we shaU let the case go

to hearing. [| page.]

Dec. -^. 52. Sir Edw. Cologne Nicholas to Jos. Jane, Mr. Fargison's, Scot- land Arms, Molle Straet, Hague. I agree with you that it were much to the King's honour that his care and -piety to prevent tJie Duke of Gloucester being perverted were known to all friends in England and in foreign parts, but it would so reflect on the Queen mother that, though 1 am, one she Tnost hates, I disadvise it, especially the publishing any of the King's letters or despatches about it. If by his Majesty's care the hopefiil duke return out of France un- tainted in his religion, (as I am confident he will, if he be pennitted to come thence with my Lord of Ormond) that will be a good demonstration of his Majesty's industry in the business, and a con- viction of the falsehood of ttie reports that the King left him in France that he might be made a Papist. It is certain that, upon his insisting to obey his blessed father, and the King his brother, and not to suffer himself to be tampered with to alter his religion, and refusing to submit to the Queen's pleasure to turn Papist, the Queen forbad him her court, and when at partim^ he demanded Iter blessing, she refused to give it him, hut of this you are to take no notice, unless you hear it from some other hand.

The first part of what I wrote you about Blake's being in the Mediterranean, came from England, and that about the French

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Dec. Yg, under the Duke of Guise from Italy ; it is now added that the "Duke's horse not being come, he re-embarked his foot to preserve them, and ia going from the coa.st of Naples.

Col. Elagg came here on Wednesday with Lady Hyde, whom ho met on the way, but we do not know where Lord Gerard is.

Whether Cromwell has consented to the disbanding of any of his troops in England I know not, but his Parliament has ordered that the money for payment of the army shall be but 60,000?. a month, and but for 3 months, and that no money shall be henceforth raised but by consent in Parliament. If these votes stand, after the 3 months, the army will be paid from the Excise, and not by further contributions in the counties. If you have seen the last prints, tell me your opinion of those votes.

The slow payment of the money in Germany makes the wante here still very great ; my debt is unpaid, and we cannot send supplies to Scotland in requisite measui-e.

If you can tell me how to fulfil your desire, I will gladly do it. Mr. Cha. will write you what he thinks of an answer to " the " reasons of Cromwell's present government," to which I can say nothing, not having seen the book. My greatest discouragement in my hopes of better times is the want of union among us, the most sober being very unsociable in business. I beseech God send more humility and soberness among us.

My wife writes that she has not heard from me since 17 October ; the postmaster here is said to be a very rogue, and a creature of Cromwell's, and I believe he sends to a correspondent postmaster in England all letters that go from hence to any English in London, so I will write to her through you.

When I spoke to the King about you at Aix, he said he would readily do anything he couid for you, and I will solicit for you, though I am no good solicitor for myself

I now perceive Ilyde incited and cominanded his lady Mther, for so she says, though he wiE nut be known to do it, and it must be extreme chargeable to him, and for that and many other reasons I conceive vevy imprudently done of him ; but he is wiser than all men in all things, and it seems because he can speak well, he thinks he may do any thing and never consider how great enm/ attends him, and how few fi-iends he ]jas in this Oou/ii ; but he is very indus- trious and able in the KiTig's afairs, exceeding faithful to his master, though no kind friend even to those he has reason to esteem ; but / say this only to yourself. Have you seen or heard anything from Sir Bi. Page since he went? where is his lady ? what does she say to hie going without her ? My service to your daughter and Mrs. Broughton. [2| pages. Tlia italics are in cipher deci- pliered.'j

Dec. 1 1. 53. Col. Wm. Eraync to the Admiralty Committee. I am keep- verlochy, ing Capt. Nutton with the Satisfaction, by Gen. Monk's order, to ■.r,i.a-n^ transport a party of men to some of the islands or maritime wastes, should the enemy infest them. They are not considerable, and tar northward, and all diligence is used to impede their levies;

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this place, which waa their safe place of retreat and recruit, is now- very peaceable, and in aposture of defence, and with the force of the garrison, will be able to oppose any they can bring. Capt. Tarleton is victualling the Islip at Liverpool ; on his return I will send an account how he is disposed of. [f page.J

Dec 11. 54. Report of the Admiralty Judges to the Protector. The Doctors' Dutch ship King David having been condemned in our court at Commons, ^j^^ request of Thog. Chelston, we certify that he had a commission to set out the Prosperous against the French, which under Capt. Motham took a Flemish pink with Dutch colours on the French coast, and manned her to bring her to England ; hut losing her in the night, she was i-etaken by Capt. Potter of the State's ship Geoi^e, and as Motham had no commission against the Dutch to show, she was brought into Falmouth, and condemned. The Admiralty Committee can do nothing; relief rests only in your Highness' clemency. [1 page.l

Dec. 12. 55. Petition of Jane, widow of Capt. George Ensor, to the Pro- tector, for settlement of her pension, with arrears since 3 June last, that she and her children may subsist, it being allowed out of . Haberdashers' Hall, but stayed by all payments being made into the Exchequer. [| page.}

55. I. Order in Parliament of 22 JunelQ50,for payment to her of apension of 208. weekly, andorderintke Gowncil of State of Nov. 18, i653,/or its continuance from Goldami^' Hall, the late restraint natmithstanding. With note of its paymetit from, thence to 2i June 1654, amd no longer. 22 Dec. 1654. Also order by the Committee for Advance of money, &c. for its weekly payTnent by Mr. Dawson, their treasv/rer, from 22 June. 26 June 1654. [IJ pages.]

Dec. 12. Order to advise the payment from the Exchequer of the following pensions :— Jane Ensor, 20s. a week, with arrears ; Peter du Moulin, 1001. a year, with arrears ; Lady Alice Borlace, il. a week, with arrears, both on a Protector's order of 24 Aug. 1653 ; also Lieut. Thos. Butler, 40^ a year, with arrears, by Protector's order of 2 April 1651. Approved 5 Jan. 1654-5. [I. 75, pp. 623-637.]

Dec 12. 56, 57. Petition of Jno. Riehant & Co., mercliants, to the Pro- tector, for restitution of the Michael Archangel, built at Amsterdam in 1639, but taken in a voyage from Genoa to Lisbon by Prince Rupert, for having a protection from the commander of the English fleet. She escaped, and came voluntarily into the protection of the fleet of the Commonwealth, by Capt Goulding, an Englishman. She has been two years in the service, under the command of Capt. Hay- ward, and is now called the Gillyflower. Begs allowance for her service. With reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee, to report. [2 copies.]

Dec. 12. Note of a petition referred to the Committee for Petitions of Sir Chas. Berkley, for possession till evicted by law of 211 acres in

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Frome Selwood forest, granted liim by the late King, aeeording to a decree in Chancery in 1636, spoils being made thereon, and for re- newal of an order of the Council of State. Noted : Left to law, the like letter as others in the like case. [/. 92, No. 283.]

Dec. 12. Council. Day's Proceedings,

1. Capt. Jones and his troop of horse, being part of the force designed for special service under Gen. Venabiea, to inarch to Ports- mouth, where order is taken for their pay.

2. Rob. Wadeaon, paymaster of the forces on special service, to have 10a. a day, and ZOl. in advance out of the 30,000?. appointed for the special service.

3. Mr. Fletcher appointed storekeeper to the special service. (Jen. Venabiea to fix his salary.

4. Venables to take with him a smith and a carpenter if nec^- sary, and to pay them out of the money for contingencies for the expedition.

5. 6, Edw. Winslow, one of the Commissioners in the expedition, to have l.OOOi. salary, and hia Highness to be requeated to oi-der .500^, to be advanced to him.

7. Gen. Venables to appoint a fit salary to Henry Carey, secretary to the expedition, and order its payment out of the money for con- tingencies.

8. Order on a letter from the Admiralty Committee to the Trea- sury Commissioners of 9 Dec, 1654, requiring 100,000^ for the fleet, to request his Highneas to issue warrants for the Treasury Commis- sioners to pay Hutchinson lOO.OOOJ.

11. Order for an alteration in the warrant of 28 Aug. 1654, about a pension of 20s. a week to Jane, widow of Col, Fras. Rowe, that it be payable from the Exchequer by wairant under the Great Seal or Privy Seal.

12. Fiennes, Jones, and Pickering to send for Anth. Sadler and hear what he has to say against the proceedings of the Commis- sioners for approbation of public preachers, receive the Commis- sioners' answer, and report. [I. 75, pp. 621-623.]

Dec. 13. 57. Order in the Admiralty Committee to request the Protector and Council for an order to dispose of the Samson, Salvadore, and George, which had the great quantity of silver on board, to the best advantage of the State, the Prize Goods' Commissioners reporting that they are much injured by having lain 2 years in the Thamea, and arc in a perishable condition, and a great charge, by keeping men on board. Noted as read 28 Dec, but respited till Gen. Desborow be present. [1 page.}

Dee. ? 58. Petition of Clement Kinnersley, wardrobe keeper, to the Pro-

tector. During the 9 months of my employment, I have got in many goods which would not else have been recovered, with which I have furnished Whitehall, the Parliament house and rooms, and other rooms, ' and spent 5001. therein, I want a room for my office, as my former room is not to bo had, and the banqueting house where I am ia not

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Vol. LXXVII. fitting, especially at this season. In the late King's time, I had a diet of 12 dishes a .day, and a salary of 1,000^. a year, but I only ask a competency. Also I beg an examination of my claim to my office against that of Wm. Legg, keeper of the late standing wardrobe of Whitehall, which I have requested for 3 years. If his claim is the better, I will render up the employment, and assist him as his servant. [1 page.]

Order in Council that Montague, Jones, and Pickering be added to the Committee on his petition. [/. 7-5, p. 625.]

Council. Day's Proceedings.

1. 9,000 men to be declared for the next summer's guard.

2. 59. The 40 tuns of French wine allowed by an Ordinance of 28 March 1654 to be brought in the Hope of Rouen from France to London, custom free, to be brought in some other ship named for the purpose, and warrants and a pass granted.

4. Eob. Rous, Lieut.-Colonel to Col. Morris imder Gen. Venables, to have 38 days* pay from the contingencies of the aemce, as the other officers have had, to be paid to Ant. Rous.

7. Strickland, Montague, Pickering, and Jones to consider how Windsor Little Park and the appurtenances, lately i-epurchased by the State, may be best disposed for its advantage. [/. 75, pp. 624, 625.]

60. Patent under the Great Seal authorising Bulstrode White- lock, Sir Thos. Widdrington, and Jno. Lisle, Commissioners of the Great Seal, Hen. Eolle, Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, Oliver St. John, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Edw. Montague, and Wm. Sydenham, two of the Council, and Commis- sioners of the Treasury, to pay Robt. Turpin, 2,000?., out of the Treasury of the Exchequer, as also a weekly sum of 2501., for the relief of .sick and wounded mariners, until further order. [Copy, 1 page.]

61. Council to Edw. Dendy. Being informed that John White, Rich. Manley, and Hen. Bateson, have defrauded the State upon counterfeit warrants of several great sums of money which they have converted to their own use, you are to apprehend and bring them before Council to answer to the chai'ges. With writ of assistance, [f page.]

62. A. Granger to Rob. Blackbome. I have caused Jane, the wife of Col. Famngton, who came to look after Mr, FugiU, to be taken before Sir Jno. Wollaston, for having, with Col. Key's wife and Mrs. Lovell, been a receiver and vendor of false debentures ; he has committed her to prison. Her husband is one of those who would have contrived with me the forging of 10,000/. Irish accounts. Alderman Barker was to have bought them, and other things of great consequence he intended to forge, as an order from Council, &e. I also intend to secure him, but I want power. Mathew Byley an attorney, their grand intelligencer and the blaser of this

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business, is abroad ; he ought to be secured until it is over, that we may not miss the apprehension of the rest. If those who are secured can communicate with the rest, they will have warning and be frighted.

I desire their honours will take immediate oi-der for the dis- posal of this woman ; if I were at liberty to prosecute, I would quickly draw them together, and go through what I have under- taken, though it cost me my life, which is highly threatened by many of them, if I attempt this general discovery.

Mr. Fugill, ai'ter his escape, came to me with Col. Farrington, and used most opprobrious language of the Commissioners, saying, " There sat Col. Clarke, with ms pricked ears, and little head, and lesser wit, whom I baflled to his face," and that " there was not a gentleman among them but Admiral Uesborow, and he was a ploughman ;" but I am ashamed to rehearse any more of such lan- guage, so unworthily thrown and aspersed on such honourable gentlemen, to whom I am obliged even for my life.

P.S. It will be moat convenient that the messenger should take out a general warrant to apprehend those whom I shall at any time name. [1^ pp.]

Dec. V 63. A. Granger to Rob. Blaekborne, secretary to the Admiralty

Committee. If there be not yet any order gi'anted for the Bench of sessions to stay their discharge of Jane Farrington, let a note be Rent to Mr. Dike that I may be at liberty with my keeper to go to the sessions' house this afternoon to prosecute, or else I and my man, and the turnkey lie open to the common law of an inveterate woman, whose husband has threatened my life ever since my taking of Fugill [1 page.]

Dec. ? 64. Ab. Granger to Matt. Eyley, at a barber's house, by the

NewgaW. Chequer inn, Holbom, I warn you, out of affection, not to stir in the massages of these people, Fugill or others, for if you do, you wiU find yourself in a sad condition. You had been secured yester- day had not I esteemed you very highly. [.| page."]

Dec. ? 65. A Granger to his cousin. God has punished me for my sins,

and I am in jeopardy for my life every minute, but there is yet a chance of saving it. I am in the hands of cruel men. The sheriff is in the house, and both father and son have upbraided me with

former . There is an outlawry against me this 2 years, and I

am beset with perplexity, but I trust God wiU deliver me. I have but 151. in the world, hut I will pawn things to make it 201., which you shall have before I stir, and if you will ride 50 miles for me (I will furnish the horse) you could get me 30^ more. Get my dis- charge for God's sake, for my blood is at stake, and I will not part from you and Westrop till we have ended all. [1 page.]

'Dec. 19. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Win. Legg to deliver to Clement Kinnersley the indenture of the goods belonging to the State deliveied to Lord Whitelock's officers on his going to Sweden, and Kinnei'sley to receive for his

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Highness' use the said hangings, plate, pewter, linen, and other goods.

3. Thirty bags of galls, part of the lading of the St. Francis of Marseilles, taken at sea last July by a ship in the State's service, to be delivered to Nath. Manton, for use of the proprietor, or if they are sold, the whole proceeds thereof.

.5. The alterations made by his Highness in the rules, directions, and byelaws made by the aldermen of London for regulating hackney coachmen, approved by Council Nov. 30, read, and approved.

6. 66. The Admiralty Commissioners to provide 650 more ham- mocks for the forces designed for special service, and send them speedily to Portsmouth, according to Gen. DesboroVs letter of Dec. 12. [/. 75, pp. 626, 627.]

Dec. 19. 67. Drs. Jno. Godolphin and "Wm, Clarke to the Admiralty Com- Doctors' mittec. We have stopped the proceedings touching the St. John mmons. gaptist, taken by Captains Sedgwick and Leverett, until their return, and ordered the superseding of Arnold Eeake's arrest of all the goods as belonging to the State ; Beake has submitted to their landing, provided he has the same benefit as allowed to strangers, he being a British subject. As the ship is to be reladen for the use of the State, it is desired that Capt. Sedgwick may attend to testify what goods belong to the State, that a severance may be made, and that justice may proceed according to law. [1 page.]

Dec. 23, 68. And. Duke to Capt. John Pearse, London. Private affairs. St. Ives. Thanks for your receiving 1 01. for me. I want the cloth you bought made there into clothes, a cloak or riding coat, whichever is most in wearing, but more especially 1 want my landlady paid ^ a year's rent that I owe. Pay what money you have of mine to Major Ceely, who is coming to London. [1 page.]

Dec. 23. 69. Rich. Cowch to Capt. John Pearse. My wife wishes you to St. Ives, buy her a serge jumpe of a sad colour, with a hood to match, or an oiled hood. [1 page.}

Dec. 28, 70. Petition of Edward Stanley, a saltpetre man, to the Admi-

ralty Commissioners. I have adventured my life in desperate ser- vices by sea and land, and fearing the want of gunpowder in these sea-fights with the .Dutch, I contracted last April with Fras. Vincent, saltpetre man, for the working of Surrey and Hampshire the fuU time of his commission, engaging to bring into the Tower stores 20 barrels monthly, being ^ Vincent's engagement for his 4 counties, at 3^. ISs, a barrel. But having brought my vessels and servants to Guildford to work, divers gentlemen oppose me because I have not a commis- sion from the present Government. I beg you to get one from the Council of State, that I may go on with my work, which is 20/. a week charge, and bring in my proportion of powder. [1 page.] Amnexing,

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aforesaid counties, during the time limited in tJie Act. 6 Dec. 1654. [1 page.]

Dec. 28. Reference thereon in Council to Mulgrave, Jones, Strickland, and Wolsley, to report. [/. 7o,p. 628.]

Dec. 28. Council. Day's Proceedings.

2. Abend of Nov. 22, 1652, that Sir Robert Stone, while beyond sea on a pass from Council, shall do nothing against Government, to be delivered up to Stone to be cancelled.

4. Wm. Legg to deliver to Clem. Kinnersley, for his Highness' use, all tho plate, linen, fcc, which was sent with Lord Whitelock to Sweden, and is since returned.

5. Fiennes, Jones, and Wolsley to make such alterations as they think fit in the draft of a letter prepared by Dr. Walker to the Admiralty Lords at Dunkirk, about the Patience and her lading, taken as prize by the Bonadventure, and stayed at Ostend, and to I'eport.

7. 72. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee of Dec. 13, to advise his Highness to direct the Committee to build 6 small frigates of 20 gims each, and to put them in hand presently, to which his Highness, being present, agreed.

9. The petition of Col. Henry Pretty for compensation, as his conti-act for the pm^hase of Agarsley Park cannot be made good, referred to Lambwt, Montague, Pickering, and Jones, to report.

10. 73. The petition of the bailiffs of Great Yarmouth, for payment of 4:21. disbursed in sending to sea small vessels to observe the motions of the Dutch, and give notice to the merchants, according to an order of July 1652, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, to order the Navy Treasurer to pay it if they find it due.

13. The thanks of Council given to Gen. Desborow, for his good service at Portsmouth in dispatching Gen. Penn's fleet and forces.

14. The powers of Rich. Hutchinson, Navy Treasurer, expiring 1 Jan, next, the Admiralty Committee are to treat with him about the proportion of his salary for next year, and report.

15. To advise his Highness that Lieut-Col. John Mills be paid for fire and candles provided for Col. Ingoldsby's regiment, out of the army contingencies.

16. Order on a letter from Redcastle, Wales, of Dec 12, concern- ing interruptions given to godly persons by Mr. Garbott and others, that Cotmcil write to the .justices of peace there to examine, and report.

18. The Commissioners on Clement Kinnersley's petition to report to Council at their next sitting.

21, 22, To advise a warrant to the Treasury Commissioners, to pay from moneys received from delinquents' estates, to John Blackwell and Rich. Deane, treasurers-at-war, 92,616Z, 5s. lO^d., balance unpaid of 166,747^. Is. lid., part of 200,000?. ordered by Parliament in 1653 and 1654 to be paid to the said treasurers for the use of the army, and a patent to the said treasurers to receive it and pay it on warrants of the Army Committee.

23. The foot regiments of his Highness and Cols, Ingoldsby ajid

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Goffe, which were of 1,200 men, then reduced to 700, then altered to 800, to remain at 800, and the arrears of the other 100 first ordered to be drawn out, and of their officers to be paid. [L76,pp. 627-9.]

Dec. 28. 74. A. Granger to Lord Admiral Deaborow. I now begin to lift my head from the pit of my affliction, your return being the continu- ance of my hopes. I beg your memory of me, and here present a charge effects against certain persons, some whereof are aheady taken by my direction and endeavours. [1 page.'] Enclosing,

74. I. Information by Granger.

1. Fiigill was the first 7nan that enticed me into this second acting ; I charge kirn vrith contriving and vending vfh 1651 and 1652 false debentwres a/nd pubUc faith bills which he hadpf Qvdck and me, to the value of 80,000i. ; he twos i/mprisoned f(n' if in May 1652, hut ad/mitted to bail, on covMtion that he should not act anything either by forgery or otherwise to the -prejudice of the State for '^

2, Within a month after his liberty, he itw&igled one (who else was intended, for beyond sea), and dv/ri/ng the year, vended 7 or 8,000?. of false debentures and puhlic faith bills, whereby he forfeits the mercy granted him, and his security is liable to the forfeiture of the bond, he having broke the condition thereof within two inonths. He joi/ned nve in the forgi/ng of those false warra/nts from the AdmiraUy Committee, and received 360Z, upon them, out of the Prise offi,ee ; he was also to procure an order from Council for 5001. for Col. Fa/rrington'§ losses, and Warrington and, he were to join with me to alter such war- rant to 1,500?.

Bateson, since 1651 has been acting in the forging of false debentures and pv^lie faiffi bills, and recewmy them from, me; he and Quick hwve sold 12 or 15,O00L worth, of which he had almost all the profit. In Nov. last and since, he received sv/ma on false warrants to the value of 2501.

Quick has forged himself, and vended 'JO,(iOOl.'in false debentures and public fmth bills, a^nd liadinany partners. He was apprehended and imprisoned at the same tvme as Fhigill, and came out on, a similar bond, but forfeited it by recen/vvng and vending false debentures which he had of me within IJie 12 rnxmihs, whereby his security is liable,

HUl has been a constant dealer m and vender of them, and has sold 15 or 20,000?, worth, and has purchased imth the profit thereof, and is settled in a good estate in land,, and lives in the country ; if taken, he could give evidence against some of greater quality.

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Dec. 28, Chadwich haow'mgly received from Fugill 2 or 3,000?,

worth of eov/nterfeit debentures 2 yeaj-s since, mads the letters of attorney himself and put the names to tlism. tie, sold them to Col. Joyce, who purchased on them, bui Chadwick had most of the m^ney which Col. Joyce paid for them, and has since, toith Crane, another of Qwidc's decders, purcfiased a park or forest, being not before wortlt 5l., and in a ve^'y invalid condition.

Whiie wovld have contrived loith me and Quick to covmterfeit bills of exchat^e and receive excise Tnoney, but this never came to a/n/y effect. He received several false debentures of me, arM sent them, to Mr. Gree^ie, Registra/r Accountant at Drui-y House, and had most of the money, a/nd he can testify to much bribery in some of higher note.

Mam,ley has vended many false debentures received from Fugill after his last freedom on security, and was tlte only man who acted for Fugill, as he could not act for himself, being blemished by hia former imprisonment ; lie lias si/nce acted with me.

Gifford contrived the forgery of many public faith bills, vended many of them, and entered ma/ny false claims at Worcester House, and has been very active to make discovery upon treasuries according to his power, though his endeavou/rs have been rendered useless.

Col. Keys has procured many false debentures and public faith Hits to be forged, and with his vnfe,, has vended above 20 or 30,000i. worth, with whose wife, vn his absence, was joined Col. Farrington's wife. This Keys was one of the first actors in this ki/nd of falsehood, and with Fugill first inticed Tne into such second action, both which joined together at the first beginning of dovhling ai Worcester House ; toere lie taken, lie could speak much as to giving bribes.

Col. White has vended many false debentures, and was cm actor vnth Fugill, tvho first brought him. to -me Uiat I should rewrite his own true debenture, gi'anted him fo^- his service, by which means he sold it twice, and after- wards vended many more false ones.

Major Scarrow has lately vended many false debentures, and entered false claims in othe^' names.

Wihriore was the first man that ever tempted me to forgery, as he first brought printed biUs or debentures sij^ied by Mr. Hodges and other Army Commissioners, by which bills, at his contvtiual solicitation, I made others, tvhich lie sold and had the greatest share.

Monsieur de Boatmwe was a continual dealer and vendor of false debentures a/nd public faith bills, and has dealt ivitli Quick, Bateson, Hill, andotJiers, havi/ng vended 30,000(, in such forgeries ; he was a chief dealer for Col. Thorpe, and has gained a good estate thereby.

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Dec. 2S, Col. Aldnek has received from me many false deben-

tures, oTid vended them to Col. Thorpe a/nd others, and received the lyrojUs thereof.

Turke has been a continual vendor of the same, which fie received of Quick, and also dealt for FugiU, and has vended above 10,000i. worth, and fled when the last enquii'y was made.

Cotton has recei/ved money several times out of the Prise Offi.ce, on false warrants as from tlie Admiralty Govmniseioners, by the name of Miller.

Greemway has also recevoed money from, the same offi,ce on false warra/nts, and ca/used one Pratt or Prague to do tlte same.

Barnes and Steed were at the tims of my capture plotting to recevve Tnoney out of tJie Custom, House, and sent to Holland to have the Council's seal cut, which it is bdieved has been done and sent over, as since my i/in- prisonment a gentleman from Somes came to me, and although he could not speak plainly, yet Z perceived there ^vas something in agitation, in which Barnes could not ' without me, a/nd therefore he hoped my speedy

Herbert with Thorowgood has received out of the TreasuTy at Tower Street many small sums on false sea- men's tickets, signed by those of the Navy at Tower HiU, hut on m,y apprehension, they secwred themselves ; if I were at Uherty, I could quicJdyflnd out their hav/nts, and hinder their further vrdents.

Farrington combined vii% me and made me promise to go to Irdand, and there to make 10,000^. fahe Irish debentures, and Fv^ill was to bring them, over to England, and to sell them to Alderman Barker, to which purpose Ba/rker had agreed on a price with FugiU, and ■writings were d/rawn ; but as nothing was done, J did not go over, having by FugilVs solicitation a daily expecta- tion of an order from Council for his da/mages in Bar- badoes for 5001.; he would have given the order to me that I might make a false order by it for 1,5001., — vis., 5001. a man for FugiU, hi/mself, a/nd me, — but he was frustrated of that warrcmt, and therefore nothing was done. He hid Fugill after his escape, and had his papers in the liouse when Mr. Blackbome ca/me to search, amd afterwa/fds brought FugiU to me. His wife kept com- pany with Col. Keys' wife, and with her received some false debentures from me, and said she had one ready that would deal for them,; Keys' wife alleged that Farrington's wife had disposed of 8001. worth of them, and that she nvust be allowed J of the profit. As she is inconsiderable and poor, your honours ma/y do as you see Jit, but she being Fugill's gra/nd intelligencer, 1 secured, hei; fearing she Ttiight give caution from FugUl

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Dec 28. to others, who would cirewmvent till ; he intends to he

ifiighty obatvnate, swearing he tvill not confess one word unless he has his liberty.

Samuel Edwards lias also been a forger of false certi- Jicates and seamcn^s tickets, and received 5 from, the Treasury in Toiver Street, and has a tHbe of others belong- ing to him ; he Tnay easily he taken.

Agaiiist many of these parties there is n^thimg but iny testvmomy at pres&nt, as against Mr. SyddaU, Uie clerk ; but when a part of Hieni are apprehended, they wUl prove su^ient testimony one against the other; mamy of them,, if taken, can give such evidence concemi/ng some of greater quality as may make good what in my conscience I know, as to their connivance and asaistam^x herein for profit. I shall be spaHng, but as soon as I am, permitted to search these falsities, according to my pro- posal, i/n, the offices of Chimey, Drury, and Worcester Houses, I will quickly find out some of those grandees, and the particulars of the charges herein. I dovht not, if fully autltorised, to free the State from Tnost or all the public debts claimed as arrears for the soldiery and upon the pubUc faith, for I believe there will not be true hills enough, by many thousand pou/nds, to put i/n the place of the false. I will maJce such a thorough dis- covery as was scarce ever made since tlie first Pa/rliwment sat, and if found faulty in a tittle of my trust, I will desire no mercy, hut a just reward of justice for su^t perfidious breach and forfeiture of mercy received. [7 pages.]

74. II. List of 21 persons concerned in the fraud, viz. : —

John Fugill. Rich. Manley.

Jno. White. Hen. Bateson.

Isaac Wilmore. Rich. Hill.

Jno. Quick. Peter Giffo^-d.

fSol. White. ColAMHch.

Col. Farrvngton. Col. Keys.

Major Scarrow. Monsr. De Boatmore.

Mr. Cotton. Edw. Herbert. Thos. Thorowgood. Mr. Barnes.

Mr. Steed. Mr. Turke. Mr. Chadwick.

[Dec. 28.] 75. A. Granger to Col. Thoa. Kelsey. I now begin to hope a period of my present affliction, and that the Almighty has heard my prayers, and put into your heart the finishing of this great and free act of mercy towards me. The Lord enable me to make a right use of this his fatherly dealing, and grant that I may use this my given life to the glory of God, and to the profit of the Commonwealth. To the completing thereof, there is nothing remaining but your assent and charitable assistance, which I beg, and that you will proceed to the acceptance of my security, so that I may be enabled

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to give a speedy satisfectoiy account of my integrity, and what I propounded ; if you find me false, snatch back this life and mercy, as from one unworthy to live. [| page.]

[Dee, 28.] 76. A. Granger to Col. Gierke. Having for a good space already tasted your honor's mercy by yet enjoying my forfeited life, and by a continuance thereof led into a pitch of much hope, not only of my life, but also of my liberty, wherein nothing is wanted but your consent, I htimbly beseech that you will be one of the first moving instruments to this preservation and mercy, and vouchsafe to be a leading example in finishing thereof to the rest of the Commissioners, who only expect your pleasure therein, so that my security sealed, I may proceed in my proposed undertakings, wherein I am confident to give a speedy and considerable account of my integrity. [1 page.'}

Dec. 28. 77. John Wheate to Col. Gierke, Whitehall. I was much abused PcesB Yard, last night by Capt. Granger, who called me a traitorous rogue, and ewga e. ^^ ^^j^^ ^^ have killed me. He set all the keepers against me, and by reason of his fullness of money, swaggers and domineers so tliat no man is able to abide in the place ; I therefore desire you will immediately grant an order to Capt. Dike, on behalf of Joshua Fugill, who is a prisoner here in the same place to Granger, and by virtue of an oixler from Mr. Blakemore, is kept from pen, ink, or paper, or any one save Granger, who has taken him to lie with him, so that you shall find their plots and deceits discovered, and have full satisfaction within 48 hours after his liberty, whereby he may be enabled to declare the truth of the whole matter.

I am assured that for what I have done, I shall be removed into a miserable place, and bear many false expressions besides, except you move to the contrary. [| page.]

[Dec. 28.] 78. Information by Rebecca Barnes and Jane Eodolphus to the

Admiralty Committee. Mary Palmer alias Wilmer counterfeited hands to get a pension for the death of her husband Skitson (who died of the plague in Moorfields), and received it until she married Palmer, now a prisoner in the Gatehouse. She then turned it over to her child, and received it again 6 years after her child was dead. She caused others in the same manner to obtain pensions at Ely House, &c. where 10 or 12 are lately put out. She counterfeited Col. Ingoldshy and others' hands, whereby she obtained tlie Lord Protector's hand to the Committee at Little Britain, for an allow- ance, under pretence that her husband died a lieutenant in a ship at sea, and that her present husband was her cousin, and was to be trusted with her money. Can produce similar cases, but cannot spend their time without reward. [1 page.]

Dec. 30. 79. Drs. Jno. Godolphin and Wni. Gierke, Admiralty judges to Doctors' the Admu'alty Committtee. We ordered that the goods and mer- ommonB. phan^jge j^ the St. John Baptist be landed by Major Sedgwick, he giving caution for answering the freight, in case any shall be ad- judged due to the ownera. Notwithstanding which, information on oath is given in Court touching the unlading, without caution

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for the freight being given by Major Sedgwick. With what unhandsome language, to the contempt of the jurisdiction of his Highness' Court of Admiralty, these proceedings touching these goods are attended appears by the information, together with some reflections as to the proprietors of the goods, and the distinctions thereof. The clamours of Arnold Beake for justice in the Admiralty Court in this cause are high, requiring justice, and an attachment against such as have unladen the goods. To require justice is his right ; to do it is our duty ; but before any attachment should issue, we have thought fit to acquaint you herewith, and to remind you of our desire that Major Sedgwick may yet attend the Court, upon the account of the said caution, that so justice may proceed accord- ing to law. [IjJM^e.] Annexi/ng,

79. I. Deposition of Thos. Browne, one of the niartiJud's depntieft, awl Thos. Smith, before Saml. Howe, pvMio notary, thnt tJie master and hoatswavn of the St. John Baptist said the State Juid no other goods in tfte ship bet^ldea 100 and odd, barrels of tar, thai all the rest of the goods belonged to private men, and that the goods which they saw in the lighter, talcen out of the ship, were tobacco and sv,gar. FvA-tlier, that the moMer told th&m publicly wpon the Excliamge, Uiat Major Sedgwick said he was v/nwise, in tlmt he did not throw tJte officer who arrested tlie goods over- board, and that Jie, the m^aster, repented lie had not so done. Browne fv/rtJier deposes that notwithstanding the Admiralty warrant, the master and, company proceeded in unloading the tobacco and sugar. 30 Dec. 1654. [If iiages.]

Dee, ; 80, Petition of Edw. Bellamy and John Addis to the Admiralty

Committee. Contracted in September last with Capt. Thos. Alderne, Navy victualler, to victual ships in London and Chatham, and to deliver fish, for which they were to be paid monthly ; tut though they have done their part, they are unpaid since November, and there are now 4,000 men daily victualling, which will increase while the ships remain in the Hope, and they spend 100^. a day, and only receive 1001. a week. Beg an imprest from the Navy victualler of l,500i., and 600?. a week while the fleet remains in the river. Also that the boats comuig to Gravesend may carry beer to the Hope. Also that they may have justice on Gapt. Haywai'd of the Entrance, who owes them beer. [1 page.]

Dec. ? 81. Petition of the mayor, aldermen, and inhabitants of Hull to

the Admiralty Committee. Our poor have much iacreased lately, and more than ever since the late war with Holland, whereby many women and children have lost husbands and fathers. There is 60Z. in the hands of Wm. Lyme, collector of the customs on coal foi' the winter quarter, which by the Act for impositions on coals, we are to receive for our poor ; wc beg your order for its payment. [1 page.]

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Dee. ? 82. Note by J. Perkins to [Hum. Holden] refei-ring him to Capt.

Lark, one of the prize money and gratuity Commissioners for lost seamen in Little Britain, late derk of the Committee for public debts and examination of frauds, sitting in the Duchy chamber, in reference to certain debentures. With note by Holden to Blackbome that Browne, one of the most notorious rogues for counterfeiting debentures, is now prisoner at Lambeth house, and that the said late clerk has papers which will be very serviceable in the case. [1 page.']

Dec. ? 83. Petition of Col. Hum. Brewster, and Major Wm. Poe to the

Protector and Council. By commissions from you, the Earl of Manchester, and Lord Grey of Wark, Poe and his brother Anthony served faithfully in your regiment in the associated counties, as captain and lieutenant, from 21 Feb. 1642-8 to 19 April 164fi, in suppressing the malignants, and disbursed therein 3,201i. 148. id., as appears by orderof Parliament of 10 Doc. 1646. Aiit. Poe sold his share therein to Major Wm. Poe, to whom 2,601^. 19s. Qd. is also due, as executor to Capt. John Birkbeck, and Katherine his wife. To Brewster 7251. 7s. Qd. is due for service in the wars.

As God has seated you in the supreme power, to the great rejoicing of all who love the nation's prosperity, we — being frustrate of satisfaction other ways, — beg an order to the trustees at Worcester house to pay us from the sale of 4 forests, on the Ordi- nance of 30 Aug. 1654 ; or from lands in cos. Dublin, Cork, Kildare, and Caterlaugh, yet undisposed of ; or from forfeited corporation lands, according to the Act of 26 Sept. 165.3, for adventurers and soldiers;

. or from our own discoveries. [1 page.]

Undated. 1654?

84. Petition of Theop. Baughey, Laurence Wollaston, Geo. Hooper and Walter Paine to the Protector. On the coming forth of the Act for sale of forest lands, we paid l,800i!. in money and biDs, on security of the Act, but the trustees not proceeding to sale of the lands, we beg an order for a lease of such a proportion as shall recom- pense the said sum with interest, or a transfer thereof to Deans and chapters' lands, or some other relief. With note of reference thereof to Council, 4 months ago. [1 page, copy.]

85. Petition of divers well-affected parishioners of Chatham to the Protector and Council. At a late meeting, they elected Walter EosewcU to preach and minister amongst them, till provision be made for comfortable maintenance of him, or such other as shall be chosen. Beg confirmation, that they may enjoy a privilege of which they have been some years deprived. 13 signatures. [1 page.]

86. Copy of the above without the signatures, [| page.]

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Vol. LXXVir. ■ 87. Petition of Capt. Saml. Dickinson, of the Gift, to the Admiralty Committee, for a hearing to vindicate himself from the chains made against him hy Lieut. Hen. Barrow. During his nine months' emp]o3Tnent in the ship, observed the lieutenant to be a person of a very light and loose conversation, a great neglecter of duty, a frequenter of alehouses and taverns, in company with John Spiller, clerk of the check, at all places where they came on shore, and one that sowed the seeds of sedition between him and his oiEcers. Fearing this might be of dangerous consequence, acquainted the master attendant at Portsmouth, in the absence of the Generals, as likewise Capts. Saunders, Crispian, and Plumley, and intended, at the expira- tion of the voyage, to represent his misdemeanors to their honours. Finding that instead of amendment he gi'ew worse, was constrained to turn him from the table, and resolved to exhibit the annexed articles of misdemeanor against him. On this he exhibited several articles against petitioner, which are utterly false and scandalous, as appears by his annexed answer, and by the testimony of the Governor of Newfoundland, and of all the officers and others under petitioner's command, [f page.] Annexing,

87. I. Ai-ticles of misdemeanour pt'esented by Dickinson against Barrow: —

1. Pretendiiig to Jtave husi'mss with the Commissioners,

lie left, the ship in the Dovma to go for London, and carryvug the clerk of tJie check's wife from Beptford to the Blue Boar's Head at Oravesend, gave out that she tvas his i.vife, and afteiivarda brought her on hoard, amd lod-ged her in his cabin.

2. He was very tv/rbvXent, aiid often endeavoured to sow

dissension between the captain and offixters.

3. He often went on shore at Deal, Portsmouth, and

Plymouth wit/iout leave, and stayed day and night drinMng and ranting.

4. In June last he lodged in the clerk of the clieck's

cabin, amd having a candle,he twice set the ship on fire, and had not the carpenter and others broken open the cabin door, and quenched the fire, it vjould have destroyed the ship, and the whole coTivpany.

5. He bought Jnxmdy wine of the check, causing him

to set it doi.vn in his book as for elotlies, and dispensed it to tlie company in his cabin.

6. WhUe at Plymouth, he vaunted that if he could

'imform against any man to better himself, m' to get his place, he would do it. [f page.^

87. II. Aiiicles by Barrow against Dickinson : —

1. He has caused the Lord's Day to be openly p^-ofaned by causing trv/nipets to sound, and sending for other music, and drinking.

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. He is a drunkard, and was drwnk several timea on share and at sea, and vaunted, " Let those who dare complain to the Generals, for he %vould drink and be 'me-i'vy in his cabin." He was also dru/nh a( PlymoiUh Sound and at Cape Biol, Newfound- land, and ca/iised 40 pieces of ordnance to be fired.

. Notioithstand4.ng the good laws sent on board for the pwnishmg of drvjnkenness and swearing, lie has not punished either, although several times in- formed of the delinquents, so that both became customary im, Ute ship.

. He has kept rvmaways on the muster book, and taken tickets for 4 boys, his servants, though not being

5, A cdlder's yawl being run on shore by its men,fro7yi fear of hevng pressed, the ship's boat brought it on hoard, amd when the master of the collier desired it back, Dickinson replied it was for the use of the State, but since he lias converted it to his own zis«. [1 page.]

87. ni. Answer in detail by Dickinson to these articles : —

1. I am no profaner of tfte Sabbath, and as for

sounding of trumpets on that day, coming from Flanders on a Sv/nday nAght, after convoying some ships, and meeting with a fleet of Hol- landers and Hamburghers, I commanded some guns to be fired to vnaJce them st')-ike ; and a comm<imder of one of tfie Hamburghers coming on board to dinner, fie atid the liffwtenant went on to the poop, and then the trumpets were sounded, but without my knoidedge or consent. I never had amy other muMc on board, save that the master's mate of the Merlin came on hoard one week day, and brought a viol and cithern.

2. The reason of firing guns was tliat on arriving at

Newfoundland before any of the squadron at Cape Broyle, and understanding the governor lived but 7 m,iles off, I went in the shallop to give hvm notice of my arrival, amd to hnow what French were there, and was ve)-y dvUly entertained by him and tlie merchants all nighi; the next morning they came on board, and in honowr of m,y employers, 1 presv/med to salute them with som,e guns, they luiving dons the like to me, and bid them welcome to a dinner, when some small guns were fired. Barrow was not with us all the time they were on boa/rd, as I had tv/i-ned him from my table two months before for his misdemeanours, amd although ilie Governor and some merchants lodged wUk me on hoard all night, we were not drunk.

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3, As to favoy/ring d/)'VMhe)i'ness and swearitig, I

caused the aHicles to be placed, m the steerage, liad all ilie Ttien called up, and gave a charge of the same; a/nd when a/ny com^lami was made, I ca/vsed tJie off&nders to suffer accordvngly ; tlie hoatswain ■jmnislied some ^vitk the butt of his whistle on the forehead ; some were arraigned at the bar on tJie fo-reeastle, with a gag in their iiioutk and a paper on ttteir breast, shawvng the ca/use of their being there ; othei-s were di-uhbed, a/nd some set in vrons. I set the check in irons for drinking, sioearing, a/nd raniing on shore 6 days and nights, a/nd the Heuteimnt loosed him when I was gone on sJtore; but on comin-g hack, I had him, put in Hiem again.

4, As for false nvastei's, I kept 3 ahsent servants on tlw.

hoolcs, in hopes that they might retu/rn. The i hoys named have heeti 7 years at sea.

5, Asfm' the yo/vjl, IJiave employed her im. the service

ever since she was taken,' aTid she is now in t}te Staters yard at Woohoich. [2| pp.]

88. Petition of Peter Eppen, master of the Star of Emden, to the Protector, for an order to the Prize Office Commissionel^ to release hia suiall vessel, being no enemy, or her charges will amount to more than she is worth. She was one of the 18 in the Hamburg fleet taken by the Elizabeth 3 Oct. last ; the ease has been before the late Council of State, and is now before the Foreign Affairs' Com- mittee, who have released some of the said ships. [1 p^cl

89. Petition of Jane Gilbert, widow, to the Protector and Council. After several years' attendance, obtained an order from the Admiral ty Commissioners, by which the Navy Commissioners have given her an oi'der on the Commissioners for Prize Goods for 100^., for the loss of her husband, and relief of her herself and 3 children. Her wants and debts are great, and a stop is made that mbneys cannot be paid without an order ; begs one accordingly, [1 pa^c.]

90. Petition of Capt. Rich. Resting, Comet Roh. Barret, and Quartermaster Hum. Draycot to the Protector. Kesting forsook a wife and large family in London, and sei-ved at his own cost in Col. West's regiment at the rehef of Gloucester, was wounded at the first battle of Newbuiy, had the army disease, received nothing, and lost 501. In 1C46 he removed to Leicester, raised a troop of militia horse, and was aont by Lord Grey to Uttoxeter to apprehend Duke Hamilton, but received only 40s. On the coming of Charles Stuart they all served a month, having a week's pay in advance, but no salary then or since. Beg payment out of money in the hands of Aid. Edm. Craddock, of Leicester, raised for those public uses. [1 iMge.]

91. Petition of John Pearse, late commander of the State ship Providence, to the Protecto:', for the place of land waiter in the

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Vol. LXXVir. Custom House of London, or other employment competent for the support of himself and family. At the heginning of the late trou- bles, deserted his merchandiBing affaires and fully engaged in the public service. Rehearses his services, and the injuries he has sus- tained thereby. Has made very small improvement by his sea employment, declining his own to advance the public interest. [1 fage, damaged.'] Armexi/ng,

91. I. iTidenture of apprenticeshi/p far 7 years of Richard Scale,

son of Jonatka/n, Scale, of Petworih, co. Sii^sex, deceased, to John Pearse, of the Providence, who is to teach him the Marvnefr's art. [1 page, dwmaged.']

92. Petition of Mary, wife of Step. Penn, of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, to the Protector. Has attended in vain 20 weeks for the freight of a boat, and wages of her husband and others, on the design against Jersey. Her husband, her mother of 94 yeaj's old, and 4 children are all sick, she has no money, and the creditors threaten to arrest her husband's boat for the debt, and yet she can get no relief by Admiralty Committee or Council. Begs dispatch. [1 page.]

93. Petition of Rich. Shute, and the rest of the owners and merchants of the Concord of London, to the Protector, for the pro- ceedings about the said ship and goods to be again inserted in the treaty with the Dutch, and satisfaction required therefor. Often petitioned the late Council of State, on their loss in 1648 by the Dutch on the coast of Brazil, the ship and goods being worth 30,000?., as proved in the Admiralty Court.

Lord Chief Justice St. John and Mr. Strickland, then ambassadors to the States-general, in vain demanded satisfaction, on which the Coundl of State referred the ease to the Admiralty judges, who reported that letters of reprisal should be granted, when an ambas- sador then coming for peace, the Parhament conmiissioners ma<le their case an article in the treaty, but it broke off, on account of the Dutch fleet's hostility in the Downs. 6 signatures. [1 page.]

94. Edw, Lowe, organist of Christchurch, Oxford, to the Vice-Chan- cellor and delegates. The dean and prebends of Christchiu'ch 30 years ago gave an organ to the University, which was planted in the Uni- versity church, and they settled 101. a year on an organist, to play a psalm before and after sermon, which was paid quarterly by the vice-chancellor, but the organist paid ll. 6s. 8d. to a clerk for naming the said psalms.

This I received till 1648, and then nothing for 2 years, on account of the troubles, but in 1650 Dr. [Edw.] Reynolds, then vice-chancellor, paid my arrears. I had nothing again till 1652, when the chancellor [Dan.] Greenwood paid my aiTears. In 1653, the delegates ordered Vice-Chancellor [John] Owen to pay me 10^., but no more after, though nothing was laid to my charge. I beg the chancellor to recommend this business to the delegates, either to show why I have forfeited my salary, or to pay me the arreaifi. [1 page.]

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Vol. LXXVII. 95. Rich. Southwood to [the Mayor of Melcomh Regis]. Capt. David Dove, pressmastor, has summoned certain men who refuse to appear. You arc. therefore to impress any of them in your precincts between 16 and CO years old, and summon the rest to appear before Capt. Dove, at the White Hart, Melcomb Regis, In case of non- appearance, you are to apprehend, and bring them before me at Dorchester. [| page.1

96. Case of Sir Peter Killigrew :- —

1. His account was stated in 1648 by the Revenue Committee.

2. In 1650, it was referred by the Council of State to the

Irish and Scotch Committee, and by them again stated.

3. It is now stated by the Committee of Council for hearing

petitions.

There is 2,150;. duo to him, on a life annuity of 200^. a year, which Parliament ordered the Revenue Committee to pay. They granted him 2 warrants for GQOL, on which nothing has been paid, and recommended Parliament to grant him the remainder from the estate of John Arundel, late govei'nor of Pendennis castle, by whose order his house was burnt.

For the reducing of that castle, all the timber and trees left un- bumt about his house, and all the lead that covered the hall and gatehouse were used.

He has a patent from the late King, for the lives of him and his wife, for 200/. a year, which he is willing to surrender.

He has performed 160 journeys for Parliament, and served long and faithfully, and begs consideration. [1 page.}

97. Request by Geo. Payler, John Falkener, John White, and Wm. Somerfield, ordnance officers and clerks, to the Ordnance Com- mittee, to move Council that the auditors of imprests may audit the accounts of their office, and that 7,000L arrears of their wages for 6 years' service may be paid. [| page.]

98. Report by Col. Mackworth and Sir A. A. Cooper, on a refer- ence about the arrears demanded of Col. Pride by the Commis- sioners for Excise. He alleges that in 1643-45 his clerks did not collect, the excise not being fully settled, and he absent in the army, and these arrears are pardoned by the Act of Oblivion ; also that he loHb 1,600?. for beer delivered to the navy, which was thrown over- board.

The Excise Commissioners say that the Excise was collected in 1645 with arrears, but they do not claim them, the balance due Sept. 1645 of 2271. Qs. Gd. being cleared afterwai-ds. But they think he himself determines that the Act of Oblivion does not free him, for he paid 12il. 3s. on the balance of his account of 682i. 6s. Gd. due before that Act, and also promised to pay the remainder, on which the Commissioners forbore prosecution. There will bo 20,000;. endangered by this precedent, if the Colonel's de- mand be admitted. [2 -pages.]

99. Statement of Col. Pride's account for excise and the brew- house, 1645 — Dec. 1652; balance due from him 5581. 3s. Gd. [1 jjft^e.]

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100. Recommendation by Dr. Wilkins of Remolds of Magdalen, Cooper of New, and Dod of Chr istchurch College [Oxford], as " honest, " learned, prudent men, and very good preachers." Also of Dent

and Jempson of Wadham, and Silvester of Trinity, as " honest, humble " men, and very useful preachers." [^ p<^ge.]

101. Account addressed to the Protector by Carey Mildmay, of Waltham Forest, Essex. There is great spoil of timber, both by foreigners and the inhabitants, there being no person of trust em- powered to preserve the forest, since the late Act of disafforestation.

There is much good timber in Wallwood, Layton Walk, 80 acres, hut though it belonged to the State, it was questioned last year, and great spoil made in the timber. [| page.]

102. Certificate by Peter Gill and 5 other merchants, and Sam, White, surgeon, all of Guernsey, that on 1st May, being near St. Malo, with Capt, John Smith, tiiey sent to enquire if the coast was free for trade ; they were falsely told that it was, and were going in, when warned by 2 English merchants, Saunders and West, not to proceed, and to inform the convoy, as no boat of St. Malo was allowed, on pain of death, to approach any English vessel till within command of the town, that thus they might be surprised. They said that English merchants are appealing to the King, and to the Parliament at Rheims for justice, 28,000 hvres and many goods having been taken from Enghsh merchants, their vessels arrested, the masters and company beaten, and sent to Jersey: Also that English boys sent to learn French were stripped, and left naked in streets. [1 page.]

103. Statement of the cause between David Galbreth, captain of the King of Great Britain, and EHas Dove and Henry Brower, inhabitants of Emden, as to whether the ship De Witte Dove and its cargo belongs to Dove and Brower, or to other English or Zea- land merchants.

Dove and Brower pretend they are true owners, and in proof allege, —

1. The agreement (commonly called the Charter Party) between them, dated 18 May 1653, which asserts the fact.

2. The letters of safe conduct, dated 16 October 1652, and the certificate, dated 20 May 165.S, both from the consuls and senators of Emden, setting forth that Brower had appeared before them, and awom that he intended sailing into France, and that he would discharge the cai^o nowhere except in Emden.

3. Brower's recognizance, dated at ]lochelle, 3 July 1653, together with the [master's] letter to the same effect.

4. Several examinations of Brower to the same effect.

To which we reply, —

1. Why listen to words when we see the facts ? We see plainly

that all this is fraudulently pretended that, beneath this mask

of Emden, pirates may safely ply their trade in England, the

United Provinces, and wherever they please, contrary to the

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Vol. LXXVII. decreea of the highest powers. But this mask was stript off, and the fraud exposed hy the trusty merchants of Flushing, Bateman, Peters, and Benuse, and several others, who claimed the vessel entire for themselves from these impostors, and com- pounded with us ,hy consent of the Lords Justices for her, and paid no mean sum of money for her release ; and by virtue thereof, and of the judges' decree, took possession of her and brought her to MusMng, and there kept her 6 months, and stilL keep her. Dove and Erower not daring to claim her. But Dove's counsel said nothing, and Brower, on the discovery of the fraud, instantly fled. As they were plainly taken in a falsehood touching the ship, it may bo fairly presumed they told a lie as to her cargo.

2. We reply all that is afore said, which is of any importance, rests on Brower's honesty, whereas he is a man of scarcely any i-eputation, thrice perjured, and who ha.s been caught contradict'- ing himself in this very case. In one place he swears that Dove bought this ship of Peter Morleux and Arnold Beake, London merchants ; in another, that he does not know of whom he bought it. At one time that she was laden with nothing but ballast ; elsewhere that he discharged part of her cargo, viz., cheeses, at Charente. At one time that he had received no commission from any London merchant ; at another, that he had received a letter and orders at Rochelle from Christian Paulus Senthill to bring his ship and her cargo from Rochelle to the Downs, which he obeyed.

3. We reply that it is incredible that Dove should allow BudiBus Matthew, who claimed the ship and its cargo in his own name, to remain 9 whole weeks after claiming her without letters of procuration, or that the wine ordered by the judges to be sold should have been lost for want of his consent to its sale. Finally, we have only to suppose that somebody pur- posed, for the sake of gain, the tree exercise of trade in pro- hibited places, as too many nowadays do, and at once all these recognizances, charters, testimonals, and safe conducts become the necessary and ordinary resources of fraud.

They [i.e. Dove and Brower] further produce the decree of the Court of Admiralty in London, asserting that the ship with her cargo belongs to Dove and his partners in Emden : —

We reply that, even if it be not gi'anted that Dove had -^ of her, which he aftei-wards sold to Brower, and that his partners stiU wished to enjoy the liberty of Emden in the general disturbance of afiairs, yet not one of them was a citizen of Emden ; most belonged to Mushing, and the rest to London, as appears from the replies of Leivis Bateman and the rest of the Flushing merchants. The ship belonged to them, and was formally sold by the master at London, as they also assert, and a formal sale is a real sale. We add that it was sold to the English merchants Arnold Beake and Christian Paul Senthill, as is jjlain from Brower's deposition, and plainer still from the examination of Cassen Janson of Flushing, who sold her in

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Vol. LXXVn. England to Englishmen, and plainest of all from the original deed of sale, which Bateman and the rest confess is in the said master's hands. We had two decrees of the Court for the examination and production of this deed, but cannot yet get the benefit thereof.

2. The real names of several owners, being Londoners, have been erased from this deed, and in their place, inserted in another hand, these words, " Emden merebants," in order that a, decision might be given in accordance therewith, instead of a just award according to the laws. On the contrary, we affirm that even before the sale in London, the real owners of a great part of the vessel were Englishmen, and after the sale, of the whole. In proof whereof we produce, —

1. Two authentic depositions of Ralph Hutton, an English parliamentary captain, who formerly took this ship, and John Gardiner, his lieutenant.

2. Brewer's confession in his examination in this very Court of Admiralty at London, that she had been sold to English merchants, and that the present master received orders from Christian Paul Senthill, a London merchant, to bring his ship to the Downs, contrary to the former order of Dove. Nevertheless he complied with the latter order from the London merchant, and brought his ship to the Downs, where it was taken on the very coast of England. This was not the direct road to Emden.

Note the astuteness of the master after receiving the latter mes- sage. In the pass he obtained from the High Admiral of France, he entirely omitted what is usually inserted, the name of the place to which he was bound, that he might freely land at the Downs, or wherever he pleased,

3. We produce the depositions of Lewis Bateman and his partners, and earnestly entreat that the original deed of sale, which they themselves confess is in the hands of the master at Flushing, may be produced in Court, side by side with the former decrees of the Lords.

To these might be added several strong presumptions; as for example, Dove's negligence in a matter so important, plainly showing that the cause does not concern him at all.

Thus we conclude that a ship which is not free makes a cargo also not free. If this vessel bo not an Emden vessel, but is either a Flushing vessel, trading at times with the English, after the prohibi- tion of the High and mighty states; or if it is an English vessel, as it has been sold in England, and is owned by EngHshmen, for the re-pur- chase of which the former owners, inhabitaniB of Flushing, have themselves stipulated, certainly neither the ship nor its cai^o can be deemed free.

I humbly beg the Lord Advocate of the Treasury and Lord Gruter that this blind product of a hasty pen, for re-reading of which, before the departure of the post, time scarcely sufficed, may be reduced into better form, and that by their endeavours, the examination of Brower in England, which wa.'fl handed over to the counsel of Flettvell,

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may lie given up to be translated into German, and that the deed of sale in the hands of Ciissea Janson may be produced, without which I do not see how we can proceed to judgment. [Latin, 2 pages]

104. List of the stations of ships of the several lutes on the summer guard : —

7 in the Soundings.

7 from Cape Finisterre to the bottom of the Bay.

5 on the coast of Ireland and the Severn.

4 on the guard, and attending convoys between Plymouth and

SciUy. 2 between the Start and Isle of Wight. 2 about the said isle.

2 at the Beachy.

4 between Lynn deeps and the Downs.

3 „ „ and Tynemoiith Bar. 3 on the coast of Scotland.

1 for the North Sea fishery.

2 „ Greenland „ 27 in the Downs.

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105. Verses on the state of England ; —

"Is nott distracted England strangly dead ? For who can say shee lives that wants a head ? Shee whom the hand of Kinges could onely guide Is growne a hobby-hors for boyes to ride ; And Parlaments are soddainly unknitt Like dust that's swept from where their worships sitt. Sleepe is so heavie on that stupid lande That she can bear affronts from every hand. When men would see the foUies of our age She, like a chained Ape, comes on the stage. Up for the Saints ! up for Presbytery; Up for Lenthall, up for Lambert ; and lye Down for Kinge Charles : Good Ape, who oneiy can Derive a title both from God and man.

Tears, give mee way to write ' This is the grave Of all hir Honours ; England is a slave."

106. Latin verses in the same band addressed to the Kings of Fi-ance and Spain : —

Invictis Galliarum Hispaniarumquc Regibus.

Protrepticon. Horrida belligera squalebant regna ruina, Heu ; consanguineo fceda cruore nimis. Damnastis tandem saturum jam sanguine Martem

Sanat Bellonae vulnera grata Venus. Ambit Iber pacem, dum tu connubia Galle Inter utrumque sacer fsedera sancit Hymen.

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Unio sceptroruin hsec late nunc arbiter Orbis

Gentibus assurgat poiiere jura reis ! Altera nempe manent vos depugnanda duella

Herculeoa enses stringite, monatra vocant. Barbara Tartarei sceleris luat Anglia pcenas

In Kege expulso vestra ruina latet Rcgia regaJi ctedes sic vendicc freta

Lustratus merito sanguine, sanguis erit. Auspiciis vostris, solium conscendat avitum

Carolus! H^ec vestra digna trophtea raanu. Subdite perpetuia solida haec fundamina sceptris

Vincere quod Regem quam stabilire minus. [I page.]

107. " Meditatio de dis.sidio eeclesiastico inter Evangelicos tol- lendo. Caiodouni, Typi3 Joachimi Georgi Rhelii, 1(J54." Tractate, dividing the defenders of religion into 4 classes : —

1. Those who defend it from judgment only.

2. Those who mingle affection with judgment,

3. Those who act from mere affection.

4. Those who are influenced by neither judgment nor affection, but by a love of litigation.

Remarks upon the conduct of each of these classes, and argu- ments in favour of a general synod, consisting of one or more deputies from every Christian monarchy, prince, or State. Inc. Quatuor mihi videntur. Fin. Quod faxit Deus. Amen. [Pampldet, fi pages, ito. 36 paragi-aphs, pnnted. Latin.]*

108. " Ratio constitute nuper reipublicte Anglias, Scotise, et Hibimiie una, cum insulis aliisquc locis ejus ditioni subjectis, penes Dominura Proteetorem et Parlamentum. In qua ostenditur, constitionem hanc non mod6 priorum mutationum rationibua con- venire, et ex illis necessario sequi, sed lis etiam quse h Parlamento et exercitu declarata palam atque acta sunt prorsua esse consen- taneain. Quse quid em sensus atque judicium hominum com- plurium est, qui per has oinnes rerum inclinationes ac motus, et Dei et patriae causse, fideles atque integros se prEcstitei^e. Ex Anglico in Lafcinum versa."

Londini, Excudehat T. Newcomb, 1654. [Printed panvphlet of 62 pagea^

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Vol. LXXVII. 109. Narrative of the purchasing and disposal of part of London House, the palace of the late Bishop of London, hy the late Rich. Coysh, citizen and skinner of London. That on the dehate ahout raising money for arrears of the Scots' army, Coysh did his utmost to prevent hishops' lands being sold, that they might be employed for uses of piety and charity, but being overruled, he in 1647 bought pai-t of London House, viz., the Gatehouse, great hall, parlour with lobby, ser-vants' dining room and kitchen — aU ruinous, haviug heeu latterly used for a prison — and several yards. For these he gave 817?. 138. 4d., and for the ground on which they stood, 1,201?. Is. 6d. at 13 years' purchase. He pulled it down, built 15 new houses, and let or sold the rest of the ground, setting aside 8iL a year for charities, viz., 42Z. for a lectureship at St. Gregory's church, 81. and \U. for the poor of London, 10?. for eshibitions for poor scholars at the Univei-sity, and 8?. for the propagation of the Gospel among the Indians in New England. He died in Jan. 1652, and by will lie left ^ of the rest of the purchase to his widow, and § to his son Elisha, who has settled it on his wife. [Pnnted broaddde.']

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1 t	For his journey into Ireland to preach, on certifi- cate of the Committee for Approbation of Public Prenchers 31 July 1654. [Vol. 77, No. 22&.] Towards the expense of his Highness" household - AdTBUoed by him to Patiick Gillespie and John Minanoe for theirjouroej from Glasgow to London and back. For a hushel of coals additional daily for 3 months, for the horse guards in the Mews. For paper, books, &o. from July 1653 to Feb. 1654 - For I'epairs of the houses of his Highness, out of the 5,000/. lately brought in for that purpose. For printing bills of mortality, &c., 1 quarter Salary at 20s. a day as engineer in Scotland In full of a hill for fuel for Council last year, SO/. being paid. For stationery, lights, candlesticks, &c. for the use of For Betting up lights in the passages at Whitrfiall - For a journey mto Ireland to' preach, on a certifi- cate from the Committee for Approbation of Public Preachers. [Fo/. 77,iVo. 65a.] Remains in their hands on account for sale of lauds - For one quarter's salary - - . -
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i ^	Had instructions from Capt. Stone to draw an Ordinance for prize goods, and to attend a Com- mittee of the Council ; begs to be excused being too ill ; hopes soon to serve with the dihgence of an honest Englishman. Giles Vandeput and Kieh. Warren, merchants of London, and Jno. Tntty, owners of the John Baptist, have signed a bond in 2,000/. that tlie ship shall not be employed against the com- monwealth contrary to the liberty granted. To treat with Sir John Wolstenholme for purchase of hia house in Seething Lane, for the Navy Commissioners. the new frigates. Petition for satisfaction for the loss of his right hand and other wonnds in the engagement with the Dutch ofi Portland, 18 June 1652, while master of the Advice. With certificate of Vioe- Adm. Jno. Lawson, and 5 others. Received their order on the petition of Stephen Nicholson, either to pay him or show cause. Has already paid 7/. amongst several men of the shipa in Lee Road, and would have settled with him but for his abuse ; is already 2/. out of pocket, and will pay no more. Has received the book for the 10th whelp, and as her captain has received hia warrant and victuaU, asks whether to enter him on the sea books. Certificate that Herbert Cadman, boatswain of the Rainbow, having been dangerously wounded, lay on shore at Portsmouth 14 weeks, had two norses for 8 weeks, and only 15/., which is to be deducted out of any allowance granted. Recommend the widow of Capt. Thos. Pacey of the Nicodemas for 100/., her sons, Capt. James and Nich. Pacey, being lost in the Mary prize. Have given her 10/. of the aum. Order for the disohaige of Rob. Grange)', boatswam of the yard at Portsmouth - Prad from theirs that the ordnance for the lower tier in the Sovereign is shipped fromLondon ; Charity to he commander of the 5lh rate frigate at Southampton ; will supply the other ofSoers out of the fleet Ask orders as to the disposal of some priaonera taken by the Cardiff in a private man-of-war, as sickness has broken out amongst them; all offer to serve the State, except the French and one Irishman. Want Mr. Arkinstall sent down to take charge of the Sovereign as master. Mr. Hawthorne, her late steward, now of the Great frigate at Woolwich, asks a b)ll for his wages tili ahe ia launched, which trill not be for 4 months.
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i	Certificate of the truth of an accountof Thos. Cornelius. late mayor, for the expenses of 3 wounded tified by Capl. Fras. Willonghby, 25 April 16S4. Certificate thatlhe 19 bales of Noyais canvas, delivered into the stores at Portsmouth by John Wheeler, areaportionof the goods they have contracted to deliver. Being bound for Dublin, asks for 6 months' necessary money for the sick and wounded - Particulai's of a cruising voyape with the Middleburg and Falmouth. Engaged a fleet of 48 merchant vessels from St. Malo, and after several broadsides, two were sunk and 4 taken, others making their escape. Has not lost a man and only two hurt The Middleburgh and Falmouth are in Fowey with the prizes ; the Paul, Old Warwick, and two others will be ready to sail in a few days. Is waiting for a wind to hasten to the fleet. Three ships have come in from the Canaries, and others from Zante with currants, having lost one, which was chased on shore at Soilly by the French. They were also chased in the Mediterranean by the Turkish frigates of Tripoly and Tunis, who much infest those seas. The Pearl and other frigates are here upon their station. Will sail to the fleet as ordered, and desirea a warrant to press men out of any ships that may he While cruising off IJshant, chased and took a Brest man, called the Bedy, commanded by Capt. Morgan Joanea, but he had thrown his guns, boat, and oars overboard to lighten his ship One of the prisoners is named Brame, and has been a commander for the Royal party. Has eome m to dispose of the prisoners, and to obtain a new pump. Has been to Yarmouth and Walderswick, to hasten the Preston and Maidstone, which will soon be ready to swi, and is now going to Colehosler, and thence home, as his wife Js ill. Hopes in less than a month to see 6 new frigates at Harwich, when some person of trust ought to be there to look alter things. Has seen much that might be improved. Would be more quiet in spirit if he could wink at things. Delivered their loiter to General Penn, who orderedhim to go on board the Swif tsure for his com- mission, but could not procure a boat. Is now in the Mary Rose, and if ahe is to be continued Have examined the acooimt and papers of Lieut. Bdw. Dennett, for gunners' stores supplied to the Leopard and Bonadventure at Leghorn, by order of Capt. Rich. Badilcy, and find they amountedto 1,729 dollars, 11 aol. 4 den., or 453i. 19». 9rf. Will send the steward of the Newca.stle a prisoner to the General of the fleet, with the necessary proofs. Details of ahips. ' Desireshiainflnencewiththe Admiralty Committee on behalf of 6 persons btelj laid aside on account of their age, as they have certiecatts testifying their good affection.
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i	Sends the muster hook, and hopes two formerly sent have been received . , - - Particulars of surveys by Capt. Taylor and others on the ship building at Maldon, which will not be completed for two months. Haa shipped the guns and provisions, and when the rest of the beer arrives, will sail to Hoseley Bay, to get men, and then follow his instructions. Has changed his cook hy order of Major Mr. Purser, the bloekmaker, having contracted to supply blocks for two years, be is the most fit to survey those supplied hy himself and others ; therefore begs to decline the office. Refi^rred the certificates of .Tohn Sfaneen, surgeon of the Harry 13 onad venture, for attending sick and wounded seamen 14 days, to Mr. Trapbam, surgeon of the Savoy, who advises that 7/. should he paid to him. Haa sent the privateer he took to the prize masters at Whitby ; having several guns disabled, re- plenished himself out of her. Received 100/. of Thos. Wright, of Ipswich, for payment of his men and disbursements tor the ship, and hopes the bill of exchange he gave in return will be met. Desires the stores formerly asked for may be sent, as he ia ready to sail to Hosoley Bay, where he hopes to procure his Petition for additional pay or satisfaction. Served in the Gift from Jan. to Sq)t. 1653, when he was sent on shore sick, and had to support himself at his own cost, after which he joined the Esses, where he now is. With certificates of Jno. I^ench, Hercules Richards, and others. Has tallowed, and ia taking in guns and provisions, and when the 15 tuns of beer arrive, will sail to Hoseley Bay to get men. To appoint a convoy for the Hopewell hoy, of London, laden at Deptford, with masta md cordage for Portsmouth. Esamined Mr. Carey's vonchers for provisions delivered from the army in Scotland ; those de- livered amount to 539/. 18». 7d. ; more paid for stores 143/. 17«. lid. He also demands 504/. 5s. Id. for other provisions, which cannot be allowed until the parties chargeable own it. The provisions out of the navy stores of victuals amount to 1,392/., besides other sums stopped and received for the army, which should balance all such pretences ; if paid again, cannot see where the Receiver oan be charged.
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^	Saml. Ingram, Spit- head. Jas Ferrolt, Maldon. Capt. Phil. GethingB, Preston frigate. Th09. Scott, Deptford. sick and wounded. Capt. Jas. Abelson, Meymaid. Fla^,, borough Head. Capt. Pbil. Gethings, The Preston. Philip Breda Capt. Thos.Adames, the Maidstone. Navy Comrs.
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I*	formed by Mr. Ewell, accordiug lo contract. Allowed Susan, wife of Nich. Cane, cook's mate of the Andrew, 3/. to carry her to Guernsey, and as she diJ not live with her husband, leads a loose life, has only herself to keep, and has more thau ordinary skill in making stockings, consider it sufficient. Came in to tallow, and receiving orders from Major Bourne to go to Yarmouth to impress men for the Maidstone and Preston, went there, but the baiMs would not let him press ; as the frigates had sailed northwards, sent 1 1 men by the Tice-Admiral Dogger boat, and is going to his former station fiir orders. The Morston Moor is now added to the ships lo be sheathed, and (he work is entirely stopped for want of the nails and deals. Certifies that the Mary, Sampson, and Levant merchant entered into the State's pay at Leghorn, by warrant of Chas. Longland on 3 Dec. 1652. State of the F^rfax, and 10 other ships named with Vice-Adm. Lawsou, as regards their victuals on board. List of the officei-s and men on board the White Raven, when she was surprised by the Dutch on 1 1 April last. Note of payments in the [Navy] oftioe from 21 to 26 April for navy stores, 3,639/. 6s. 9jrf- ! also 250/. imprest to Augustine Aldridge, Wm. Badlley, and Thos. Bcott, and 6,000/. to Cap!. Thos. Aldeme. Receipts by Edw. Langfordfrom Young of 40/., 30 May 1653, and Christ. Andrewes of 60/., 23 Feb. 1654, for timber delivered at Woolwich ; also 4 notes from Wm. Piggott, Rich. Webb, to them for timber dehvered by them at Deptford and Woolwich, 12 and 13 April 1654. Is ready logo on with the sheathing, having deals, and hopes to launch in 3 weeks. Asks whether to pay the sheathing all over with rosin and brimstone before tallowing. With note of direc- Jiegs influence with the Admiralty Committee to appoint two officers to assist him iu hie duties at the yard. Waited in the Hope until the 28th ultimo for the ships bound for the fleet, but only two vic- tuallers arrived, and a hoy with provisions for the ftigate built at Southampton ; as those laden at the Tower and Deptford have not come, will proceed to the Downs. Has been forced in by bad weather, but will proceed to Major Burton at Yarmouth. Wants a
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t	Examined the account of Thoa. Biggs, surgeon, for attendance and medicine to 218 sick and wounded men at Deptford, and referred the same to the master, &c. of Surgeons' Hall, who to become trustee, and to give a bond for 140/. to secure the UO/., and two houses in the Strand to secure 660/. for the 5 orphans of Capt. Thos. Graves, late of the Andrew. The frigate was launched last week, and ought to be sheathed at Harwich, as this is is a had place, and she has no ballast. Mr. Shish being in London will speak with them. Having received orders from General Bkke on 27 .dpril to intercept a Dutch ship from Mar- seilles bound to St. Malo, ordered the Paul and other vessels to ply about for securmg trade. Kescued two vessels taken near Lundy by one Sadelton. Hears there are 5 Brest ships out. Has just received the proclamations of peace. Particulars of his proceedings with the squadron under Capt. Stayner. Took a Dunkirk hoy, laden with various goods pretended for Norway, on suspicion that she was bound for the north of Scotland, to relieve thefngitives in hostility there, and has deliveredher to the Commissioners for prize goods. Will convoy the ships bound for London. Eeferred the account of Arnold Dessello-nove, surgeon, for attendance and medicine for 111 seamen at the Isle of Wight, to the wardens of Surgeons' Hall, who certify that he deserves 30/. Sent an account from Harwich of the money delivered to the governor of Landgnard Fort. Came from Harwich with the Newcastle and others, and hearing that Vice-Adm. Lawson is 15 or 20 leagues distant, will make all speed to him. Asks that the rigging for the new frigate may be hastened down, and orders as to whether he shall take her to Harwich or tie river. Has been detained by contrary winds. The Photnix has sailed ; will shortly follow her, and the Gainsborough will then be the only ship at Harwich, Sends certificate of a survey made hy Charles Taylor, surveyor, of the ships building by him ; begs an order to enable him to pay his workmen more than as. per day, without being liable to the penalty of 10/. and 10 days' imprisonment, ordered by the mayor of the city to those who give more. Has lost many men thereby. Book of accounts of money received and disbursed for fitting ships at Dover, Jan.-April 1654, total 303/. 16j. 4d., signed and passed. Convoyed the vessel with provisions for the garrison at Ayr, as also that with the money for the Isle of Man, ami on returning to Dublin, received their instructions which he will observe, as also those of Lord General Fleetwood. the ships.
H	Adm.Com. Navy Com'» Adm. Com Navy Com" Adm.Com. Navy Com" Adm. Com.
1	Commissioners for sick and wounded. Little Britain. William Donn.Wa/- Capt. Jos. Cubitt, the Port3moutk,U3kant. Capt. Hen. Pack, aick apd wounded. Little Britain. CapL Jere, Smifli, TorringtOB, Scar- borough. Alex. Farly, Wal- derswick. Capt. Robt. Taylor, Fras. Baylie, Bristol Thos. White, Dover Capt. Rog. Jones, Dublin. Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth.
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i	Having orilers from General Blake to leave the Elect and coast between the Land's End, Milford, and Scilly, sends account of his proceedings, being forced in by contraiy winds, A bark of Tynemouth has also come in, which was taken and plundered by a Brest man-of-war, who has two more of his consorts off the Land's End, Having only 3 weeks' provisions, will go to Plymouth to rerictual. Have examined the accounts of Mr. Green, the agent at Dover, and find he has been guilty of several breaches of trust by overcharging the State 26/. 8s, 6J., and other sums, for car- penters' work on the ships which was not performed, and accounting for cordage and other prorisions which were not used but embezzled i leave the matter to them, not being desirons of encouraging the guilty or condemning the innocent. Has come in with H prisoners taken in 2 Brest men-of-war. Two vessels of Plymouth and Barnstaple were retaken, but the former foundered. Will return to his station between the Land's End and Scilly. Left account of his proceedings at sea to the 26th ultimo with the governor of Kinsaie ; took in ballast but could not sail hy contrary winds. The Nicodemus, with his assistance, has taken a and bebngs to the Duke of Courland. Asks supplies as he cannot obtam any unless he purchases them. Regrets the frigate Is not fiuther advanced, but has been delayed for want of timber, and the proclamation that no carpenters should receive above 2«. a day, or they would he impressed if they took more, caused many to forsake their work ; timber now arriving daily, and having leave to pay as btfore, hopes to have the ship launched and finished by the end of August. Came in ihe 26th lUtimo, but the ship he was to convoy for Portsmouth had not received her provisions, and as the weather was rough, brought her before the town for more security. Will lake in 14 days' vietnals and sail with the first wind. Sent away the letter for New England. The Dover i.^ sheathed, and the Swiftsure in hand. Gen, Blake has gone with the Elect to the Downs ; will send the letters to him by the Little Charity, now loading provisions. Asks orders as to proeceding with the sheathing of the frigates. Has got the Winsby into the Wrote itr. Roche respecting the dimensions ot the yards for the lesser frigate, and sends his To take charge of Wm. Hebditch, John Dorrell, and Paul Rooh, and deliver them to such person as the Generals shall appoint, being enemies to the commonwealth. Debtor and creditor account respecting ships and goods received from Vice-Admiral Penn, and sold by him, total 8,497/. 6s. 7</. ; also note of moneys paid into the treasury- of the Tower, and paid out for mariners, and for soldiers' prize money m the fleet, total, 19,723i. 6s. Cd.
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1	Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. Capt. Edw. Tarleton, Capt, Math. Browne, Wren pink. Kin^s Road. Sy. Beckley and 5 others. Capt. Phil. Holland, Asmraiice, near Granesend. Navy Comrs. Capt. Phil. Gethinga, Downs. Vioe-Adm. Lawson Fairfax. Downs. Thoa. Bodle, Fan- Chris. Pett, Wool- Capt. Robt. Teasey, Fox, Milford Haven. Walter White
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	1	constable, and 7 othera. Wm. Knowles, clerk of the check, 3>iie- love, Liverpool. Capt. John Parker, Liverpool. Capt. Hen. Halsell, Capt. Eich. Lyons, Comr. Peter Fett, Capt. Edmund Thomson, Advan- tage, Liverpool. Capt. Lionel Lane, Deal. Joan Holbrooke, widow.
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1 1 2		1 s 3. 1 1	he Convcrfine, from Chatham, h nd letler of Mr. White, that tl repidra needed ; desire direetioi etition for employment as eook against the Dutch, wherein he certificate of John Crossnib an ecommend the discharge of Tho hia limbs, and the appointment >ndB muster books of the Advan which has to be viclaolled. Fu Col. Hewson, with many gent! waiting for a wind. on the capt^n's return from Al ccouat of lota uncleared of the	11 |l jl	1 1	in great want of caulkers to fit but few have appeared ; desires No time will be lost in carrying etails of ships. Encloses a note for years, but there are but few similar eifect. Sends eertifiea aud carpenter for the Tulip ; as steward of the Rosebush, neithe
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1	Received orders to dispatch all the ships lately come in to wash and tallow, but eeveral want sheathing and repairs, 'rhe master shipwright should not know the State's designs, but should know into what seas ships are going, and for how long, so as to fit them. Has known 3 ships havmg treasure in them of the value of a good fleet of men-of-war lost for want of this. Petition for the place of steward on the Tulip or Arms of Holland. Has served tkithfully4 years, and lately on a hired merchantman, which is now.discharged. With certificate by Robt, Manley and Thos. Wilson. Estimate on survey of the James by order of Capt. Hen. Hatsell ; cost of repairs needed, 1,861/. - Sends the appraisement Of the Black Raven, Has reserved some of her anchors, cables, &c. far the use of the Slate. Hears there is a now hawser lost out of the Indian since he gave tie prize officers a receipt for her and her stores ; as they remained on board several days after, cannot say whether they conveyed it away or not. Hearing from Mr. White at Dover that the Martin galley has come in much damaged, ask an order for her sheathing. Sends account and papers of Charles Stamford, surgeon, for attending sick and wounded soldiers and seamen, and recommends that he be paid 20/, With certificate of Col. Barkstead and Bdw. Hayward thereon. Wants some full-sized masts for the frigate at Harwich, and Messrs. Wood and Roche, mast- makers, have some Gt for the purpose ; aa they would dehver them without charge beyond freighting, much would be saved to the State. Wants two tons of oakum to caulk the Wmsby and Yanuouth frigates, and some for ships to cany to sea i begs that the stores ibrmeriy demanded may be hastened down. Hopes next tide to get the frigate at Maldon afloat. The frigate built there has gone to Harwich, and having been supplied with necessaries, which he will pay for, has drawn a bill on the navy treasurer for lOO/. Is going to Harwich, and desires they will procure a letter of credit from the army treasurers for payment of 1,000/, to him by the receivers at Ipsn-ich. despatched they are to go to Portsmouth, for several are ready. Aaks an order to Mr. Weils, the victualler, to supply his ship and the Duchess with medicaments. Noted that he is to do so if the former tune has expired. The Admiralty Judges have by their decree restored to Peter Mathews and Arnold Eeake ^ths and ,iwth part of the Dolphin, taken prize, and since employed by the State, without any ap- praisement being made ; as she is now at Deptford, ask whether the State has any further use for her, that they may the better observe the smd decree.
^	Adm. Cora. Navy Com" Adm. Cora. Comrs. for Sick and Wounded. Navy Com" Robt. Blackborne Navy Cora" Adm. Com.
^	Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chalham. Thos. Beaumont, steward of the Eailland Merchant. Geo. Jones, ship- wright, and 4 others. Geo. Kendall, Uept- ford. Navy Comrs, Wm. King - Major N. Bourne, . Dtptford. Major N. Bourne, Harwich. Major N. Bourne, Major N. Bourne - Capt. Jno. Sherwin, Hull. PriM Comrs. Navy Comrs. ■•
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.1	There are great comphiiuts of the badness of the beer on board the Dover, Laarel, and Torring- ton, and as the great brewhouse is not able to supply more from want ot water, and the other tivo in the town will not hrow above 100 tuns a week, fears the work will drive heavily, and for want of the beer, the dry provisions and other stores cannot be stowed. Will send the Nonsuch to her station as directed. Capt. Bourne was forced back by foul winds, the Pan] having cracked her maintopmast. The Nightingale and Old Warwick have come in, the latter to repair and victual. Sailed to the Start with his squadron, but the weather being thick, returned lo the Sound, t« meet the Nightingale i her victuals and water having miscarried, she had to be supplied. Will put to sea again with the first wind. Couid not send the muster book, through the proceedings for embezzlement taken against the gunner, who has been sent to the General in the Downs tor trial. The Yarmouth and Bason arc at Harwich, ready for employment, Has sent there 50 tons of cordage and 10 of iron, and as soon as the Colchester is dispatched, will wait upon them. Desires payment of 33/. for travelling expenses to and from Harwich, Yarmouth, and other places about removing the sick and wounded, to save the public charge j also for surveying the frigates building upon the coast. Also consideration for extra expenses in keeping a table whilBt at Harwich from Sept. to Dec. The Mary, Wildman, and Hope viotualiers having been sent in by the Generals ; ask directions as to their disposal. Particulars of an assault committed on some of his officers by the company of the King Ferdi- nando, when they went on board lo execute a press warrant. The Sorlings having been manned and fitted, has convoyed her to Portsmouth and desires oiilers, also boataw^'s stores. She was formerly called the Royal James, and was taken by Capt. Potter from Capt. Beach. Crnisiug westward, met the Constant Warwick, and with her assistance, took 6 bank fishing boats of 3 and 4 guns each, laden for Newhaven. Thinks the Constant Warwick is at Torbay with 6 of them. Will put to sea again when refitted and his men returned. Sends account of suls and stores which may be spared if needed. Beach's vessel has anived from Plymouth, much tattered, and will require great expense. Desires he will inform Mr. Payler that they are selling guns at 15s. per cwt. As his frigate is designed for aorae other service when fitted, desires removal into another.
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1	Capt. Jraa. Wil- loughby, Ports- mouth. Capt. Hen. Halsell, Flgmouth. Capt. John Bourne, theSssex,Fli/moutk Sound. Jas. Moodie, clerk of the check, the Winsby, Harwich. Major Wm. Burton, Yarmouth. Major N. Bourne - Navy Comrs. Capt John Clarke, tie Selby, Hope. Capt. Thoa. ValUa, Portsmouth. Capt. Joe. Cubitt, the Portsmouth, Plymouth Sound. Capt. Fras. Wil- loughby. Ports- moath. Cap. Jonathan Hide, Hound, Portsmouth.
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i 1	Recommends Philip Easton as master carpenter in the Indian prize, in place of Bobert Veale - The wind has prevented his sailing to-day. Thanks for favonrs and prayers, which refresh his Will sail as ordered when the tide permits. If ordered on the former design, wants more men in case he meets with prizes. In the storm yesterday 2 vessels put back, several broke their cables, and one ran foul of a Virginia ship. The Success firing distress signals, sent a hoy after her, but hears the firine was for a pilot. The Mary fly boat has brought some victuals and beer ; 3 vessels came m on Saturday, but not the Katherine nor those from Harwich. Launching of the Lyme frigate. The shipwrights approve the place for building a second-rate ship. ITie Preston has come in with a Dutchman laden with salt, bound tor France, and the Essex has sailed for Plymouth. The business ot victualling yet sleeps. surgeons, or anything for transporting their chests, and whether a second-rate ship is to have more than 18 barrels of pitch or cosiu. Being bound westward again, wants a chaplain ; one of those who came from New England would do, or Mr. Peters might procure one. Sends his account for repair of ships, and desires they will sign his bill for 200i., and order the treasurer to pay it. and those of the sail and rope makers. Will be up with his paper ia 8 or 10 days, being delayed in distributiog victuals to ships in the Downs. Eecommends Edw. Byland, who was carpenter's mate in the Sovereign and Triumph, and has been in two engagements with the Dutch, and since employed by him in building the Naseby, to succeed Jno. Pack, carpenter of the great frigate at Woolwich, deceased. Sailed on Monday, and got into Swansea Bay, but has been driven back by storms, and lost acable and anchor, but hopes to recover them. The new mast and shrouds are bad, but no better can be had. dant, and storekeeper, as they have not received anything since coming down ; being now upon the place, desires to settle all affairs ; as there was great hurry and confusion in the stores last year, advises a balancing of the accounts of the storehouse. Wants a warrant foe Abra. Wells as carpenter of the Basing.
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1 ■1	Had his boat atolen, and hearing she had been secured hy Mr. Reader, master of the Edward and James of Ipswich, desires she raay be sent to him in the Downs, as she is worth 20/ . Petition for a gunner's place, having served as auch in the Fos under Capt. Vessey. With cerK- ficate by Capt. Kobt. Vessey, and a letter irom Lord Hen. Cromwell, Dublin, 2! March 1654, in his fevour. Senda an account of iasues to surgeons. The Lamport has sailed with most of the atores brought in the hoy from Plymouth. sented to the Admiral^ Committee by General Penn. Wishes all may be well. The Truelove has arrived from Ireland, with an order from the Lord Deputv to sail to the Downs, and wait orders ; 6 of General Penn's fleet from the Downs are riding at Helen's Point. To the same effect. A Flemish vessel has arrived from Deptford with provisions for tlie stores : desires the remainder may he hastened down. Repair of ships. Sends an order from Capt. Willoughby for the Elizabeth to sail to Chatham for repairs, and a denaand for canvas of 23 Ott. ; trusts the service may nut eoctinne to suffer for want of « timely supply of stores. If sails cannot be sent, desires order to Mr. Daiies to deliver some to Maurice Jones. To similar effect ------..... Melted 1 ewt, of the rosin, and finda that with 20 pounds of the stuff that came from Mr. Russell, it will be in a fit temper for use. Has ordered an anchor, cables, and ironwork of the smith, and is getting on with the works, but carpentors and surgeons make slow progress. Cannot get any money, as Alderman Walley is Sends two muster books. Has been cruising upjn the French coast and the Channel. Convoyed two ships from Hull for Hamburg. Met a small man-of-war belonging to Dunkirk, and sus- pecting him to be a pirate, look him into Dover to be examined. Recommends Mr. Wright as apothecary in an intended voyage, having found him very skilful in providing for Scotland, The Lord Protector and CoL Vcnables have received his testimony, with those of Drs. Bate and Goddard, for physicians to go the intended vovage. Sends accounts. Will take care of the 500 barrels of powder; has 150 barrels in store - As the Hare pink cannot be ready for 5 weeks, begs that some other raay convoy the provisions and moneys to Scotland, the ships being in pay on the poor soldiers' account.
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	Deposition that he has served 3 months in Col. Goffe's regiment, but that his ticket was made out by Capt. Hubbart to Oct. 1654, and that he received it of Koger Williams, who told him he was to receive his money thereupon. Sends a list of supplies made to ships at Plymouth about Co he paid off - Received the order for his departure for Portsmouth, but will have lo stay for men. Wants an anchor, cables, &c,, also a press wairanC, Certificate that Nioh, Mansfield ha? served well under him 15 months in ihe Dragon Came in for repairs, and if victualled, will be in a capacity for winter service. Has not heard of any shallop cruising upon the coast. Thanks for his dismissal. Has had the frigate sheathed and tallowed, and when victualled, will deliver her to Capt. Bourne. Will remove into the Portsmouth as ordered, and when victualled and manned, proceed to his former station. Particulars of the Essex and other ships. Landed Lord Pepj-s and hla goods at Dubhn, and then had order enclosed from the Lord Deputy to return to Liverpool ; when cleaned and victualled, will observe their further orders. Sends examination of John Slieppard, midshipman, as to Hen. Purdoe, the boatswain, embezzling ropes, and selling them for 50s. and 14a, Arrival of ships. There are daily shipwrecks westward. Some merchantmen have been plun- dered by the French fleet in the Straits. A ship from New England reports that Major Suggeke has taken all the l<>ench forts in New England and manned them. The Centurion has no fish; the steward, being in London, may be called to account respecting it. Asks an order for payment of 8/. spent in tiansporting himself and servants from Tilbury Hope to the Downs, being ordered lo leave the Andrew, and repair on board the Vanguard. Sailed from Liverpool to Dublin with Lord Pepys, imd on retaming, had orders to convov some vessels to Scotland with provisions, and to complete his 5 months' victualling begun at Bristol. Has broken his cable, and his vessel is so craak-sided that she cannot bear sail when it blows without danger. Ask an order to repair the platforms in and about the Tower, especially in the While Tower j there was a great fire this morning near the iron gate and the powder magazine ; if it should occur again, there will be great danger of the platforms firing, as they are all mnch decayed.
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i	The Levant from the Straits reports that he saw Gen. Blake's fleet there, and that on arriving at Malaga, a vessel which Capt, Badiley had taken came in, with advices to the English merchants that the French fleet of 22 sail and 10 or 13 galleys lay off Naples. Tlie treasurer having been on board and paid the men, sailed to the Lee Road ; is w^tmg for sails from Chatham. Judge Advocate Fowler is on hoard, hound for the Downs. On order of the Admiralty Committee, look up 100/. at Chester, 200/, more for 4 months' pay for his men, and to procure provisions, on 4 bills, and as Chas. Walley endorsed them, desires thej weather. With note by Chas. Waliey to the treasurer, thai he marvels he should scruple at payment promised, the denial of which will reflect upon him, andihis readiness to serve the Com- miasiouers deserved better respect. Col, Clarke also wonders what reason he has to deny it. Begs the place of lieuteuaol on the Ruby, Bridgwater, or Diamond. With certificate by John White and 2 others of his good conduct as clerk of the check of the Mathias. 5 Dec. 1854. The Kavy Commissioners have shipped UO ions of biscuit, and the rest will be soon dispatched. Three hoys have been freighted with water, and 2 more will be sent away to-morrow, which will complete the 200 tuns. weather. Will endeavour to recruil, and renew defective provisions, and then perform his Capl. Penrose, of the Nonsuch, has sailed towards the Land's End ; but as the easterly wind may force him into Kinsale. will keep their letter to him uniJl he hears further. There is no Sends letters from Gen. Blake and others. Is bound for Dunkirk, where he will unload, and then , return to Cadiz. Conceives that since the General's departure from Cadiz, the French ships have got into the Straits, save the fire-ship which was taken before he left Cadiz. Petition fift the boatswain's place in the Sparrow, having so served 4 years ; is now in the Adviser. With certificate by Capt. Thos. Sankey and 2 others in his fevour, and ceitificale by Geo. Kendall that the boaiswaio of the Sparrow, fitting at Woolwich, has deserted. action that charge might be spared, but find the service much sufl'era from want of one, there being now two docks there. Would have sent one of their Commissioners down the river to dispatch the Crow, but she had though they are so accustomeil to press without i thought best to send a messenger to hasten her. Nevertheless, if their presence may do anything, will go.
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1054.

[May,] Col. Wm. Eorthwick to the Protector. As I never disputed your

comraands, nothing shall hinder my praying for your happiness, which is all I can do in my present condition. I will not trouhle you with my sufferings, but beg you to consider how I suffer in my reputation which I value more than life. Am I alone to be excluded from your justice, and will the justest of all not only princes but men permit an innocent prisoner to perish unheard ? Much rather let me seal my innoeency with my blood on the scaffold. But I know that now, after 19 weeks' imprisonment, you will hasten my trial or enlai^ment. Had I resolved to sell my honour, I should have made an ill haj^ain not to get enough to eat bread. Had the bloody rebels employed one of quality to do mischief, they would long ere now have enquired after him. [_Vol. 71, No. 122. See also, Dec. 1656, and March 1657.]

Aug. S. Petition of Wm. Tasborough to Council, for restoration to hia place. Is well affected, and had often adventured himselfagainst the enemy, and though there have been various changes in late years, has always " sided with those with whom the Lord hath appeared in the con- " elusion," and will never join those that seek to destroy the public peace, and would venture life for his Highness. By an unhappy accident, has let an enemy escape from custody, but begs pardon and discharge, as his commitment will ruin his wife and children. {Vol. 84, No. 246.]

Aug. ^. Deposition by Sir Kich. Grenville that there is due to him from Bruges. the estate of Theophilus, late Earl of Suffolk, 45,000?. sterling, principal and interest, besides costs and damages. With extract from the day book of Jas. Kobinson of goods received 20 Sept. 1652, from Dutch ,ships on the Earl's account, viz., 2 very great coffers, 2 great flat coffers, 12 great packs of tapestry, 14 packs of Turkey carpets, worth 45,000^. Flemish, or 27,000?., taken in presence of the magistrates of Bruges, and agreed to by Mr. Noblet, the late Earl's attorney. {Jol. 74, No. 24a.]

Aug. 15. Order in Council that the Admiralty Commissioners order pay- ment of 268?. for 203 tents and 1,000 snapsaeks for Col. Pride's regiment, marching to Scotland, out of 139^. 3s. 4(i. in the hands of John Powell, overplus of 1,800?. received by him from the Customs' Committee, to pay for tents and shoes provided by the Ordnance officers, and from 128?. 163. 8d to be paid to Powell by the collectors for prize goods. With hill for the 268?. [/. 75, 'p. 489 ; Vol. 74, Nos. 59 a, b.]

Aug. 21. Ordinance by the Protector and Council that the 1,000?. ordered to Viscount or Lady Katherine Ranelagh, for the use made of his estate in Ireland by the Parliament forces, be paid out of the moneys

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Sept. 8. Ordinance by the Protector and Council for payment oJ GOOl. to Edw. Elvins, alderman of Worcester, for his fidelity when mayor of the city in 1646, and when governor in 1651, for his losses by the burning of his house and plundering of his goods, and his expenses in money ; to he raised from the estates of those dolinquente who assisted the King of Scots in the late engagement at "Worcester. [Vol. 76, No. 28a.]

Dec ? Petition of 40 officers and seamen of the Roe ketcla, under Capt.

Thos.. Bowrey, to the Admiralty Commissioners. We have been employed 31 to 34 months by the keepers of the liberties of England in and about the northern and eastern seas, and are in great straits and worn out for want of money and necessaries, and our conditions as " deplorable as may be expressed by many aggravations," so that we are obliged " to present before you the map of our misery " that we may obtain relief, and not ho unfit to equip and deport ourselves like men, and relieve our families like Christiana. Let our small salaries be paid, and our famihes relieved, and you will be the redressors of our grievances, and we shall hope better days ; for though our government be changed, we have a reparation of it, and since God has put into your hands the opportunity to do good, we hope he will put it into your hearts to effect a matter of such conse- quence to us. [Vol. 77, -Hfo. 84.]

1654 ? Note [by Wm. Eyiey] of the descent of Geo. Appleby from Sir

Edmund Appleby, slain after Mussleborough battle in Scotland, 1 Edw. VI. His widow, Joyce, daughter of Thos. Curzon of Cros- hall, CO. Derby, married Thos. Lewes of Maneester, co. Warwick, and " was burned at Coventry 1557, for her constancy in religion, of whom Master Fox hath written in his book of the Acts and monu- ments of the martyrs."

With note of their land in Greystock manor, and their arms, argent, a cross gules. , [Vol. 77, Ifo. 110.]

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Abdj, Geo., 245, 249, 270, 375 (2), 438. Abell, John, 532, 533. Abelson or Ableson, Capt, Jas,, 53a. , ,leller8 of, 472, 475, 477, 478,

4B1,486, 493, 536. Aberdeen, 76, 197, 198, 264.

, letters dated from, 175, 176.

, university at, 264.

Abingdon, co. Berks, Major, Stc. of, 115. AbjuratioD, oatb of, 400. Ableson, Capt., see Abelson. Abrabanell, David, 393, 407. Accounts and Public Debts, Act for, 28. Committee for, 8,36, 48 (2),

49, 89, 108, 123, 128, 132, 164 (3),

164, 166, 242, 256, 337 (2), 454.

, , ceitifioBfes of, 128, 164. ■

, , clerk to, 133.

, , iuformadoa to, 1S4.

, , petition of, 287.

, references to, 45, 318.

, , re^trar of, 299.

, .treasurer of, warrants to,

445, 454.

Aekhufst, Alex., Vice-President of Trinity

College, Cmnbridge, 246, 370,375 (2),

438. Ackwortk, Allen, 433.

, Mr., 482.

or Acworth, Wm., 573.

letters of, 472, 500.

Aoland, Sir John, 280.

Adames or Adams, Capt. Thos., 486, 539.

, , letters of, 113, 463, 465, 466,

472,478, 507, 514, .528, 539, 544, Adams, Geo., 174, 268.

, Thos., 335.

Adunson, Edm., certijicate hj, 132.

Adderley, Wm., 467 (2).

Addis, John, petition of, 420.

Admiral, Lord High, see James, Buke of

York.

Admirals, Rear, 526 : see also Badiley, Capt.

Eich ; Jordan, Joa. , Vice, 526; see also Lawson, John;

Dakins, Geo. ; Goodson, Wm. Admiralty, 191, 197.

Chamber, 461, 516, 539.

OfEce, letter dated from, 555.

Admiralty Commissioners, 19, 67, 74, 82, 86, 109, 144, 178, 190, 191 (2), 195, 197, 206, 207, 208, 209, 260 (2>, 292, 803, 312, 340, 341, 843, 347, 85S, 361 (3), 363, 369, 371, 372, 373, 374 (8), 378, 379, 381, 385, 388, 397, 401, 403, 409, 412, 414 (2), 419, 431, 422, 424, 463, 476, 481, 482, 484, 495-497, 503, 5U (2), 513, 624, 538, 535, 541 (2>, 546, 568, 560, 563, 567, 569, 574, 576, 577, 581, 684, 587, 589, 595.

, attendance on, 45, 461, 463.

, examinations before, 379, 381.

, letters &c. of,41,4fil (2), 466,

466, 472, 516, 623, 524, 543, 547.

, , alluded to, 410, 495, 576.*

letters to (March 1654), 8, 9

(3), 14, 29 (4), 34, 86, 37 (3), 41, 51, 68, 459-468.

, (April), 71, 74, 77, 86,

93, 94, 100-103, 11)9, 111, 113 (3), 121, 124, 134, 468-484.

, (May), 140 (2), 147 (3),

163, 175-177, 184, 189, 484-500.

, (June), 200,201,226,238,

231, 501-514.

, (July). 251, 255, 258,

260, 261, 270 (2), 277, 514-584.

, (Aug.), 296,301,304 (2),

336, 337, 849, 534-552,

, (Sept.), 365, 552-558.

(Oct.), 384, 558-566.

, (Nov.), 403, 566-579.

, (Dec.), 43, 408, 419, 579-

590.

, (undated), 593 (2.)

, alluded, to, 498.

, members of, 41, 185, 231 (3).

-..., messeugeraof, 466, 533.

, orders of, 29, 34, 135, 157, 329,

247, 319, 330, 410, 459-461, 468, 515 (3), 516-518, 520 (2), 523 (5), 524 526 (2), 527, 530, 531 (3), 533 (2), 634-542, 544, 845 (6), 547-549, 551 (3), 652 (2), 554. 558, 563.

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Admiralty Commissioners, orders of — emu. , , alluiied K., 30, 133, 229,

464, 470, 494, SOT, 527, 628, 532, 536,

551, 594.

, order to, 862.

, paper addressed to, 419.

, payments to, 447, 446.

, petitions to, 4, 64, 67, 124, 125,

198, 229, 281 (6), 319,323, 413, 420

(2), 422,461-464,467 (3), 470, 472,

478, 486, 489 (2), 498-503, 505,

506, 509, 512-514, 524, 528, 531-S34,

541, 543, 547, 552, 554, 557, 563, 565,

570, 579 (2), 581, 590-592, 596. , , alluded to, 479, 497,

565.

, propositions of, 166.

, references of, 68, 398.

, aUudcd to, 7.

, , references to (March), 7 (3),

13, 36, 39, 44, 45, 50, 54, 62, 64, 63,

66, 82. , (April), 76,100, 108, 109,

120. , (.Jfey), 143, 144, 150< 6),

151, 165, 157, 165, 183, 186, 189. , (June), 206, 210 (2), 213,

215, 225.

, (July), 244, 256, 277.

, (Aog.), 290, 300 (3), 307,

339 (3), 641.

, (Sept.), 369, 370 (2), 557,

, (Oct.), 375 (3), 376, 383.

, (Hov.), S96 (3), 402, 405.

, (Deo.), 409, 413.

, (Undated), 691.

, reports of, 63, 143, 145, 176,

384, 388, 405, 409, 413. , , alluded to, 7, 28, 44,

54, 121, 145, 156, 241, 268, 362, 875,

406, 409, 414.

, reports to, 121, 145, 384.

secretary lo, see Blackborne,

Eob.

, Eolieitor to, 449.

, usher to, 451.

, warrants of, 381, 462,586, 594.

alludedto,30,45, 88, 117,

191, 218, 309, 884, 430, , , counterfeit, 378, 379, 381

(2), 415, 417. Admiralty Court, 43, 189, 193, 303, 384, 392,

409, 419, 430, 425, 437, 428, 429, 464, 468, 518, 537, 533, 555, 557, 561, 566,

582, 590.

, commissions issued by, 246.

I judge advocate of, see Walker,

Dr. Walter. ,jndges delegate of, 38, 50, 58,

109, 145, 151, 313, 35: (2), 368, 425, 438 ; see also Clarke, Dr. Wm. ; Cock,

C. G. i Godolphin, John, 518, 566,

, letters of, 87, 200, 407,

4)3.

Admiralty Court, judges delogal« of— fion/. , , references to, 32, 33, 60,

68, 143, 144 (3), 145, 161, 187, 191.

301, 313, 246, 263, 265, 317, 393, 40!,

405. , , reports of, 33, 60, 63 (2),

91, 109, 145 (3), 193, 344, 246, 405. , , alluded to, 32, 65,

144, 156,269 (3), 442.

, , salaries of, 12, 144.

, Marshal of, 189.

proceedings or judgments in,

8, 9, 15, 28, 43 (3), 48, 55, 60, 109,

143, 145, 150, 151, 246, 265, 350,

439.

, Registrars of, 270, 375.

Advance of money, committee for, 6, 66,

322, 269, 409. Adwortb, Rob., 333. Africa, 121,369,442. Agarsley Park, 414.

AM, Mr., 593.

Aix-la-Chapelle, 324, 408.

■ , , letter dated froB, 334.

Alberry, Mr., 3.

Alby, CO. Norfolk, minister of, 260.

Aldborough, 162, 470, 479, 490, 538.

bay, 500,511.

, letter dated from, 184.

road, ships at, 493, 495,

ships of 124.

Aldeme, Capt. TIios., Navy -victualler, 430, 484, 546, 567, 567.

, , letters of, 37, 567.

, , letter to, 377.

AlSemey, 217, 491.

, deputy governor of, 254.

, inhabitants of, 254.

, ships at, 354.

Aldgate, Abr., see Algate.

Aldrich, Col. Edw.. 354, 417, 418.

Aldridge, Augustine, 484,

Geo,, 477,538.

, Mr., 555,573,579,

Aldsworth, Rich., 67, 445.

Aldworth, Kob., 397,

Aleppo, 364.

, Baahaw of, 364 (2),

, consul at, see Riley, Hen,

, minister at, 365 (2),

Alexander, Mary, Countess of Stirling, peti- tion of, 129, 130.

, , husband of, John Blount, 129,

130,

, Rob,, deposition of, 532.

, alias Ziuzan, Hen., 444,

, , petitJoQ of, 129.

, , , Jacoba, wife of, petition

of, 139.

, , Hir Sigismund, 250, 555, 399

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Algate, AliJgate, or AUgatt, Capt. Abra., 481,

532. , .lettersof, 71, 86,258,469,479,

507, 508, 531, 584 Algiers, 402.

dnty, 86,287,369.

Alicant, 36.

, letter dated &om, 583.

, loercliaQt of, 36.

Aliens, fordgners, or strangers, 12!, 148 (2),

149 (2), 205, 217, 265, 338, 340, 371,

413, 437. Alkio, Eliz,, 70, 447, 456.

, Jno., 137.

, Mary, widow of, petitioii of,

137. AUanson, Sir Wm,, 323 (3). Allen, Capt. Fras., 204, 688.

, , letter of, 547.

, Major Fras., 253, 843, 344, 391.

, , petition of, 385.

, John, 38 (3), 39.

, , petitions o^ 38, 160.

JohD, junior, 67, S9.

, John, of Wejmouth, letter of, 403.

, Kiob., 539.

, AlJennan Tbos., 35, 86.

, , address by, 38.

, , report of, 159.

, Wm., letter of , 508.

Allgatt, Capt., see Algate. Allin, Hioh., letter of. 111.

, , wife of, letter to. 111.

Alliston, Itich., T. Allnm, Bob., 407. Allured, Jno., 187, 303.

, , petition of, 134.

Alsop, Capt. Roger, marshal general of the

Army, letter of, 530. , , payments to, 184, 447,

Alnred, Col. Matli., 113, 146, 150 (4), 260,

, , regiment of, 208, 447.

Ambassadors or agents, 142.

, foreign, in England, 447, 453, 456 ;

see also under tlie several countries. America, 121. Ames, Capt. Jos., 576.

, letters of, 531, 680.

Amiraut, Christ., 177. Amsterdam, 176, 402, 437,

, letter dated ftom, 241.

, merchants of or in, 241, 342.

, ships of, 313,317,330,475,480, 481

(2), 496, 503, 507, 542,585.

„'. , , taken prize, 103.

, ships to or from, 461, 470, 477.

Amy, Capt. Thos., 175. Anabaptists, 334, 372. Anoram, Earl and

Andover, co. Hants, bailiff of, 461.

, Lord, see Howard.

Andrea, Paol, 401. Andrewes, Chris., 434. Andrews, Ben., 28.

, Rich , deposition of, 143.

, Alderman Thos., 38, 39, 88, 99, 304. ... , .,, reference to, 139.

, , report o^ 159.

, Sir Wm., 79. Andye, Mr , 70. Anglesei, 519.

, Earl of, see Villiers.

, judges of, 101, 103, Amiind, Scotland, 199. Anne, Queen, 'wife of James I., maid of

hononr to, 44. Annerley, Ralph, 516. Annesley, Edw., 256, 396.

, Ralph, certificate by, 467. An'idall, boatswain, 501. Anselm, Col , 8, Anstruther, Bast, Scotland, 1 99,

, West, 199. Anthony parish, Cornwall, 559. Antrim, Earl of (Alex, McDonnell), 203. Antwerp, 20.

, letter dated from, 288.

Apostles, the, 188. Appleby, So" Edm., 596.

., , Joyce, widow of, 596,

.Geo., 596.

Appleton, Capt. Hen., 819. Appletree, Mr., letl«r to, 67.

Apsley, Allen, 308, 330, 338.

Arbroath, Scotland, 198.

Archer, Capt, Ant, certificate of, 502,

, , letter to, 498,

, John, 12, 93, 273, 353, 433, 440.

Are, near Chester, 464 (2). Argyle, 198.

, Marquis of, see Campbell.

Arkinstall,Thos., master attendant at Chatham,

37, 469, 460. Armigcr, John, 496. Armoury office, see Tower. Arms, officers of, see Heralds. Armstrong, Chris., deposition of, 568, Army or forces, 14, 137,141,203,224,347,

283, 308, 324, 328, 595 ; also casual

notices, passim.

artillery trdn of, 109, 406.

, assessments for, 202, 349.

, commissary general of, see Whalley,

Edw.

, decrease or reducing of, 408, 415, 446,

, enemies of, 314.

, estiiWishment for, 76(3), 120, 384,

390, 343, 375, 378, 381, 395, 397, 398,

400.

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Army or forces — cost.

, goods for, 477.

, increase or raising of, 40, 70, 75,201,

358, 452. , Marshal General of, see Alsop, Capt.

1 muster master of, see Dermotl, Rich.

officers or coinmanflecs of, 79,80, IS8,

165,167, 176, 181,414.

arrears of, 167.

, payments for, 159,309,361,381,385,

896, 408, 414 (2), 452.

, special service in, 339,861,376 397

(2), 404 (6), 405, 410 (3), 418, 4S2.

■■■—■., , Commander of, see Venables,

Col.

, , paymentsfor, 3rG,395,398,40O,

404, 405, 410 (2), 411.

timber for, 178.

treasurers of, see War, treasurers at.

, victuals for, 461.

Army Committee, 18, 75, 84, lOO, 114, 120 (2), 159, 160, 181,190, 227, 318, 831, 352 (3), 36!, 385, 391,397,415,450 (2), 452, 455.

, letter of, 396.

, members of, names of, 385, 402.

, order in, 396.

, payment by, 36.

, reports of, allnded to, 82, 396.

, subjects referred to, 33,40,70,

7S, 81 (3), 86, 99, 100, 120 (2), 144, 145, 187, 191, 195, 199,202, SOS, 218, 290, 359, 368, 369, 378 (3), 395. 400. 404. *

warrants of, allnded to, 70, 75,

112, 159, 160, 201, 302, 219, 225, 241, 244, 245, 252, 258, 299, 343, 414, Araeotts, Dan., deposition of, 55, Arnold, Bich,, letter of, 464.

TIjos., esammation of, 247.

, , representalion of, 4.

Arrant, Ant,, 443,

Arras, siege of, 324.

Array, Commissioners of, 121.

ArroTVSmith, Dr. Jolin, 321, 380, 433.

, , letters to, 2*6, 294.

.~ Simon, letter of, 495.

Arthur, Capl. John, 529.

, letter of, 470.

, Rob., letter of, 488.

ArMcers, order for payment of, 158. Arundel, Henry, Lord Arundel of Wardovir, 187.

, , Thomas, his son, 187, 195.

, John, governor of Pendennis, 436.

, Jolm,of Lanheroe, 53, 165.

Arundel, Sussex, 560, 578.

, Earl of, see Howard.

, magistrate of, letter to, 199.

Ashburaham, John, 273, S74 ? , ....jWm., 373,436. I

Ashburton, eo. Devon, 248. Ashby, Uafh., 29,

, deposition of, 500.

Ashdown Forest, co. Susses, 98, 341, Ashe, Aid. Fras., Governor of the Museovy Company,"17, 30 (2), 136.

, , petition of, 57.

.John, 326, 441,

letter to, 337.

Ashfield, Ant., deposition of, 546.

, Col, 76.

Asbford, Thos., 247, 248.

Aihley, Sir Anth., reference to, 155.

, Capt, Isaac, 438.

,Wm., 675, 582.

Ashton, Sir Ralph, 295, 318.

Ashwell, Herts, 342,

Ashwell, widow, 190.

Asia, 121.

Aske, Rich., Judge of tie Upper Bench, B33.

, , referenee to, 79.

Aspinall, Ensign, 397,

Aspinwall, Timothy, 6.

, Kjitherine, widow of, G,

Assessments, taxes, or subsidies. 25, 40 59 71, 81, 84, 97, 118 (2), 120, 126, 14B, !77, 179, 202, 249 (2), 284, 287, 334, 343, 344 (2), 356, 369, 369, 378, 385,

, Act for, 144.

, Commissioners of, 75, ;i34, 196, 202,

Ordinances for, 180, 190,;i91 (2), 196,

202,

Astell, Isaac, 577,

, Wm„577.

Astoll, Wm., 65, 446.

Aston, Wm.. 437.

Astonfield, parish, co. Stafford, 110.

Astrology, 140.

Athol, Earl of, see Murray.

Atkins, Ant, 483.

' Edw., Justice of Common Pleas, 93,

180, 156, 169,233.

■ , references to, 99, 124.

, , reports of, 134, 214, 810.

Atmere, Jno., 7, Attlebridge, Norfolk, 290. Attorney-General, 26 1 see also Frideaux,

Edm. Atwill, Lieut. John, letter of, 529. Audley, Hugh, 445.

, note by, 67.

Augier, Ben^, 16, 329, 347, 447. Austen, Rich., 110,

, Wm., 498.

Austria, Archduke of, Leopold William, fr&.

vemorof the Low Countries 433,443, Austy, minister, 355. Auzot, Jas., 369, 442. Avery, Sam., petition of, 345.

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Avon, rirer, eo. Somerset, 207. Axmiostec, CO, Devon, 35. Ayeraon, John, 384. Ayleife, Geo., 441. Aylesbury, co. Bucks, 243 (2). Aylee worth, Edw., 3?T.

Ayr, Scotland, 198 (2), 199, 377, 348, 473, 506.

, letter dated from, 337,

, provisions for, 146, 4S5.

Ayres, Lewis, letter of, 671.

Ayeoue or Ayscough, Sir Geo., 554, .^88.

, .certificate of, 591.

Ajton, Jno., 144, 361.

B.

—, J., letter of, 593. on, Mr., 373.

Ba.byloa, 176,

Bachelor, Goo.,

Baokboase, Capt. Peter, 33, 303.

Backwell, Edw., IS.

Badiley, Eear-Adrairal Rich., 8, 87, 101, 24J, 377, 319, 865, 462-464, 471, 476, 477, 498, 503, 505, 516, 534, 547, 581.

, , certificates by, S29, 489,

, .letters of, 336, 471, 474, 476.

, Capt. Wm., 484, 5S1,

, , letter of, 504.

Bagaley, Humph., 273, 289, 353, 436. , , petition of, 288.

Eagg, Sir James, 826,

Bagnall, Mr., 45, Bagster, Jas., 284. Bailey, Jas., letter of, 638.

Bailif

i, 364,

Baily, Tbos., 133.

Baines, Capt. Adam, see Baynes.

Baker, Bieh., 110.

, Rich., deputy marshal of the fleet,

647.

, Eoger, letter of, 614.

, Thos.,224, 336.

, Mix., wife of, 233.

,Wm., 88.

, Mr. 177.

Bala, CO. Merioneth, 299. Baldock, Jdo., 520, 530.

, , confession of, 318.

Bale, Giffi»rd, 55. Balcwicli, Scotland. S3 9. Balfour, Sir Wm., petition of, 128. Ball, Saml., 93.

, Tbos., 491.

Capt., 396.

BalHsbannoD, Ireland, 54. Ballycotton, Ireland, 569. Balthaaar, Capt. Wm., petition o^ 50. Bamff, SeoUand, 197, 198, Bamfocd, Capt. Bich. or Kob., 404, 405.

.„, , petition of, 401.

.... Sam., 40, Bampfield, Col. John, 325. Banbury, co, Oxford, 355. ,.. Castle, 20.

.,., Earl and Countess of, see Knollys. Bandoleer makers, petition of, 590. Bankes, Sir John, late Attorney-General, 2a. Barbadoes. 417. 641, 572, 583, 588 (2).

, English in, 81 (2), 145, 178.

, prisoners sent to, 305, 333.

, ships to or from, 31 (3), 79,564,576,

680,

sugar, 118.

Barbary, 569.

Barber, Capt. Ge., 396.

, Wm..459.

,Dr.,97,

, Mr., Bedfordshire. 334.

Barber Surgeons' Hall, see London city com- panies. Barbour, W., letters of, 555, .-iBI. Barchel, Lord. 436. Barclay, Col. David, petition of, SS3. Baree, David, 93, 112, 434. Barfleur, Capt., 540, Barfoot, John, petition of, 690.

Bargemen, 217.

Barker, Jos., 373, 353, 440.

, Aid., 411, 417.

Barking, co. Essex, 1 13, 481, 540.

Barkley, Rich, or Maurice, petition of, 377.

Barkstead, Col. John, see Berkstcad.

, Mich., 7.

Barloir, Geo., letters of, 511, 581.

Barnard, Rich., 519.

,Dr., 119.

Baruardiston, Thos,, 374,

BarnerR, Josias, 204.

Barnes, Abr., 588.

, Capt. John, letters of, 499, 549.

, Capt, Nieb., letter of, 500.

, Rebecca, Information by, 419.

, Tbos., 354.

, Wm., petition of, 143.

forger, 398, 417, 418.

, Mr., 561.

Barnbam. Suffolk, 280.

Barnstaple, 338, 523.

articles, 830. 338, 342,

bay, letter dated &om, 535.

, mayor of, 522,

, ships of, 487.

Barr, Peter, 83, 440.

, petition of, 316.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Barrett, Cocnet Rob., petition of, 424.

Thos., 377.

Barriece, M. de, pctilion of, 71, Barrington, Mr., 254. Barron, Lieul. Hen., 33B (3).

, Jbs., S68.

, , petition of, 359.

Bartlet,Wm.,309. Bass iale, 547. Bass, James le, 373. Bassano, Ant., petition of, 6. Basse, Edward, 146, 147. Baesej, Anth,, 66. Bassnett, Thos^ 79.

Batcheior or Bachelor, Geo., 214, 330, 309, 310, 399.

, John, 455.

Bate, Dr., 565.

Bateman, Lewis, of Flualiing, 438, 439.

, Rob., 35-8.

Bates, Hen., 117(3).

Eateson, Hen, 341, 379 (3), 411, 415, 416,

418. Bath, CO. Somerset, 4, 440.

, major, aldermen, &c. of, B07.

Bataon, Kich,, 16, 30, 136, 434.

, , letter of, 17,

Batten, Capt Wm., 898, 489. Battersea, Siine7,314. Battevilla, Baron de, 42, 43. Baugbey, Theop,, petition of, 431. Baxter, Ensign Arnold, petition of, 393.

, Nich.,440.

Bajley, Geo,, 443.

Capt., 11.

, M^or, 274.

Baylie or Bayley, Fras., 43, 463, 469, 470,

473 (3), 492, 503, 503, 507, 609, 574,

577. , , letters of, 463, 4C6, 473, 485,

487 (2), 500, 502. Baynes or Baiaes, Capt. Adam, 51, 343, 385.

, Chas., 66.

Baynton, Sir Edw., 43 (3), 115.

, , estates of, 43 (3).

, , executors of, 115.

, , petitions of, 43, 44.

Bayonne, 363, 383, 527, 560.

Bajree, Chas., 83.

Beach or Beech, Capt. Eieii., pirate, 38, 337,

460,521,525 (2), 531. Beachy Head, Sussex, 430, 499, 500, 520. Beake, Arnold, 17, 136, 413, 420, 438.

, , petitions of, 193,363.

Beale, Earth., 334.

, Jobn, petition of, 534.

, trumpeter, 402.

Beanc, Hum., 15, 17, 30, 186. Beare Wood, Windsor, 11, Beaulieu, M., 202.

Beaumins 261, 471, 563.

letters dated from, 270 (2), 519. Beaumont Thos,, 816 (2).

Tbos., ship's Btewarii, petition of, 513. Beavi Pet , certifieate by, 247. Becher see Beecber. Becli Mr 461.

Becld y Sy., certificate by, 498. Bedford Lieut., 305, Bedforl 334,438.

Earl of, see Eussell. Level, 154.

I, 334.

Court of Sessions in, 245.

justices of peace for, 245.

Eteeb pirate, see Beach. Beechi^r Lionel, 338.

,., petition of, 550.

.., petition of, 134. Bdchamber Hicb., 31.

., letter of, 68. Belfiist 54

BelbaTEU Lord (Eoh. Douglas), 48, Bcllie Major, 253. Bell Mr 593. BeU Iile 101, 304, 545. Bellamy, Col. Edw., 475, 562.

, , letter of, 464.

, , petition of, 430,

Bellasis, Sir Hen., 354.

, , Henry, son of, 435, 437.

BcUew, CO, Lincoln, 386.

Bellona, 430.

Belson, Austen or Augustine, 435.

, ,petitionof, 166.

Belvoir Castle, 20.

Bembridgc, Cutbbert, petition of, 579.

Bence, Alex., 36.

, , letter of, 583.

Bendisb, Thos., 316.

, , letter to, 3.

, Sir Thos., Ambassador to Turkey,

95 (?), 215, 364, 371. BeneGccs, 41.

, presentation to, 40.

Benet, Dr., Master in Chancery, 372. Benn, Capt, Thos,, letter of, 493. Bennet, Thos., 70.

, hcaaier, 454,

, Capt., 545.

Bennett, Geo, or Jervis, 298, 343, 385, 455.

, , references to, 15, 80.

, , reports of, 15, SO.

, , petition of, 87.

, Thos., petition of, 357,

, Capt. Wm., 351.

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603

Bennett, Capt. Wta.—eoiil.

, , Thomasine, widow of, 445, 454.

, , , petition of, 351.

, Mr., 51.

Bentlow, Mr., 365.

Benton, Nehemiah, 174.

Benuse, merchant of riushing, 428.

Berc, Edm., 2S0.

, Peter, petition of, 279.

Rich., letter of, 297.

Beresford, Eioh., 517.

Berkley, Sir Chae., 409.

Bertsbire, places in, 115, 385, 399.

Berkstead or Barksl«ad, Col. John, Lieutenant of the Tower, 50, 86, 92, 93, 114, 144, ISO (2), 166, 190, 194, S04, 205, 234- S36, 240, 256, 273, 274 (2), 276, 335- 837, 846, 353, 376, 390 (2), 393, 452, 519.

, , bills by, 274, 372, 390.

, certifieates of , 45, 513.

, , letters of, 465, 516, 5S4, 526.

, , letter to, 224.

, , payments by, 444.

, payments to, 276, 444, 446, 451,

452,456.

, , petitions of, 256, 390.

, , prisoners in custody of, see

Tower the, prisoners in.

, , quarter books of, 357.

, , regiment of, 201.

, , warrants to, 289, 433-436, 438-

443, 444, 445, 448, 455, 456.

, , , alluded to, 8, 13, 166,

224.

Bemers, Jas,, 397.

Bembard, Israel, 20.

Berry, Hon., 437.

, Col., 205, 585.

Bertie, Hobert, Earl of Lindsey, 322,

Benviefc-OQ-Tweed, 76, 198, 245, 481.

, bailiffs, burgesses, &c. of, 254.

, bridge at, repair of, S92, 293, 330.

, garrison of, 244.

, Governor of, see Fecwiok, Col. Geo.

, letter dated from, in.

, mayor, &e. of, 293, 380.

, , petition of, 103.

North, 199.

, prisoners in, 258.

, ships at. 111 (2), 124, 176.

Bethel, Hugh, minister, 355.

Bethell, CoL or Major Hugh, 356,

, , petition of, 213.

Beverley, co. York, 2.

Beverley, Horatio, 87.

Bible, the, or Scriptures, 240,247, 314, 404.

, concordance of, 147.

quotations fTom, 162, 188, 585.

Eideford, eo. Devon, 523.

, letter dated from, 531.

, major of, 522.

, mayor and justices of, 209.

Bidle, John, book by, 3, 17.

Bigges, Hen., 493.

, , certificate by, 125.

Bigga, Seriff, 205.

, Thos., 527.

, , accounts by, 139, 485.

Bight, Rich., 456.

Bigshott Bails, Windsor, 11.

Billerd, Capt. Wm., Ordnance officer, 331, 580.

BilMngeley, Thos., 443.

, Mr., 237.

BiltOD, Geo., 361, 497.

BiDfield, Berks, 399.

Bingest, Rich., see Bringest.

Bingham, Col. John, governor of Guernsey, 106, 107 (2), 224, 533, 537.

, .letters of, 107,574.

Bicgley, Dame Agripina, 65.

Birch, Thos., 305, 456.

Bird, MnjorWra., 352.

, Mr., 45.

Birkbeck, Capt. John, 431.

, , Katherine, wifeof, 421.

Birkhead, Edw., serjeant-at-arms, 333 (2).

, , warrant to, 483,

Biscay, 42.

Biscoe, Lieat.-Col,, company of, 114, 130.

, request by, 113.

Bishop, Capt. Geo., Ill, 332.

Wra., 540.

, Zach., 170.

Bishop Canning's manor, co. Wilts, 43 (2), 115.

Bishops, 6, 41, 315, 358, 559.

, courts of, 105.

.lands of, 43, 108.

, , sale of. Act for, 142, 309.

, receiver for, 56.

, , , trustees or contractors

for, 112, 210.

, , , , certificate by, 209.

, , , , orders to, 56 (3).

Blacfcbome, Rob., secretary to the Admiralty Committee, 4!7.

, letters of, 19, 534 (2), 585.

, , letters to, 8, 51 (2), 69, 74,

135, 176, 189, 261, 297, 304, 365 (3). 867, 888. 41 1, 412, 461, 464 (3), 467, 468, 470, 472, 474, 476, 479-482, 487 (2), 489-491, 493-498, 503,611, 513, 517-519, 533, 534, 527-529, 585 (2), 537 (31, 540-544.546,547. 549-553. 555, 556 (2), 560-566, 669, 573, 575- 577, 580-587, 589, 593, 593 (3).

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Blackbome, Rob. — conl.

, James, brother of, 43-*, 624,

S4+, 594. BlackboroTT, Jobn, 400.

, Wm., 447.

Biaeiburu, co. Lancaster, 308. Blacklock, bookseller, 341. Blacltnian, Thos., 547, Blackmore, Major Jobo, 279, 280, 438.

, Simoa, 100.

, , certificate by, 459.

Black RaTen (ship), officers of, depositions of,

S06. BlackstoD, John, 302. BlBCkwali, Middleses. 139, 551, 661, Blaokwal], Ricb,, 22, 349, 528. Blackwell, JQO., 127.

, Capt. John, jun., Treasurer-at-War,

205, 216, 252, 267, 462.

, Wm,, 583.

Blagg, Capt. Edw., letters of, 491, 497, 543, S49.

, Col., 408.

Blaigboee, Scotland, 3S9. Biiure, AleK.,&niiIy of, 288.

, petition of, 283.

Blaithiraite, Mary, petition of, 1 67. Blake, Major Alex., 313.

.Capt.Beo., letter of, 470.

Hum,, 349.

, Mat., 1594.

, Capt. Rob., letter of, 519.

, Col. R«b., General of the Fleet, lOG,

107 (3), 229, 377, 291, 292, 301, 339, 372, 402, 407, 432 (3), 485, 487 (2), 490, 491, 503, 5SS, 526, 527, 530, 533, 535, 538, 539. 541, 644, 545 (3), 552, 554, 557, 659, 562, 576, 581, 583.

certifieatcEof,547, 591.

, letters of, 9 (S); 14, 29, 37, 5!,

459, 463 (2), 534,

, , lettera to, 251 (2), 494, 515,

521,523.

.... squadron or fleet of, 241, 290, 370, 388, 543, 545, 546, 563, 564, 578, 5S3.

, , ■warrant of, 558.

Blakeinorc, Mr., 419.

Blakiston, Geo., certificate by, 217.

Bland, Jno., petition of, 155.

Sam., 338.

Blaw, jno., 158.

Blaston, Wm., 162, 211, 218, 367, 355.

, , father, &e. of, 218.

Blayden, Thos., 456. Blaydcs, Jas., 521.

, Wm.,521.

Blayne, Alei., 274. BlecMngley, Sorrey, 314. Blomer, John, 440.

Blondeau, Peter, 131 (2), 451.

.., petitioner, 131.

Blouut, MouDtJoy, Earl of Nev,-port, 105.

. .,., , Lady Anne, his danghter, 105

(3.)

, , petition of, 105.

, Sir Hen., 166.

, John, petitions of, 129, 130.

, ..., Mary Countess of Stirling, his wife, petition of, 129-130. ., , Wm., 105 (2). Blowfieid, Capt. Isaiah, letters of, 528, 640,

543. Bludworth. Thos., 374.

, ,.., petition of, 225. Blundel, Mr., 591, Blunddl or Blunden, Pcanees, 183 (2), 448.

, ,.., petition of, 127. Bluut, Jno., bond of, 2. Blythe, Cipt. John, letter of, 548. Bualmore, M. de, 416, 418. Bochart, Mr., 51. Bocket, John, 343. Boden, Frm, 110. , Wm., 110. Bodle, Thos., letter of, 498. Bodley, Jeremy or Jerome, 28.

, petition of, 104.

Bodweny, co. Merioneth, 300.

Bocic, Jas., 469.

Bohemit, Eliiabelh, Queen of (daughter of

James I.), 268, 824, 354. Bolmgbroke, Earl of, see St. John. BoUes, Jno., 135, 136.

er, Wm., letter of, 583. Bolton CasUe, co. York, 164.

...., governor of, 164 (3). Bolton, Major Chae., 891- , Sir Eich., 108.

, Margaret, widow of, 108.

, Dr. Sam., master of Christ's College,

Cambridge, 355.

, ...„ petition of, 52.

,Theo., 391 (2).

, petition of, 391.

Conamj , Jacob, 378 (2). Bond, Denis, 479.

, John, letters of, 480.

,Dr. John, 179.

, Kicb., 35, 40, 44 (2), 81 (2), 123, 127,

, , certificate by, 45.

, , payments to, 444-446.

Bonnel, Benj., agent from the King of Sweden,

Boncatty Castle, Ireland, '448. BookE, or pamphlets, 146, 302 (3), 314, 383, 397, 430-431, 434, 441, 450, 458, 489,

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606

Books or pamphlets — cont.

, muster, 370, 423, 424, 460, 462, 464,

46e (2), 471, 475, 478, 481, 483, 495, 496, 497, 500-506, 510, 512 (3). 514, 517, 518 (2), 525, 540, 544, 545, 548, 550, 555, 656, 565, 571, 572, 575, 579, 587.

of aceounts, 77, 1G3, 257, 288, 485,

514,571.

of ralea, 287,

.official, 90, 133,186, 296, 327, 332,

842, 372, 885, 459 (2), 462, 467 (2), 468, 471, 477, 499, 504, 505, 521, 531, 636, 541, 656 (2), 559, 562 (2), 573, 684.

, treasonable, libellous, or seditious, 59,

62,170,219,224,434.

titles of, viz.:

Armies and navy, daily intelligence

from, 59. Bible, the, see Bible. Bidle's twofold Catechism, 3 (a)

17. Coker's narrative of his gift of

healing, 188 (2). Confusion confounded, 163. Fox's Acis and monuments, 596. Government of the Commonwealth,

201,216,328. Moderate intelligencer, 59. EeasonB of Cromwell's government, 408. Body, Dutchman, 181. Boone, Thos., 400.

, Mr., 479.

Boones, Thos., 586.

Booth, Sir Geo., 395, 318, 353.

, Wm., eertifieato by, 138.

Boothoose, Saml., 144, 269, 373.

Boideaui, 20, 42.

.English at, 231.

, ships at, to, or from, 48, 140,. 153,

281, 431. Bordeaux or Bourdeaui, M. de, l^ench Am- bassador, 441 (2).

, , entertainments to, 40, 44,

81. Borlase, Lady Alice, 409.

, petilion of, 392.

, Col. Sir Jno., 222, 249, 451.

, , petition of, 222.

, , fether of (Sir John Botlase),

222. Bornford, Hen., 377. Borthwick, Capt. Wm., letter of, 595. BoBseTiUe,Wm.,Sl7.

, petition of, 317.

, father of, 317.

Col. Wm.. 205.

Boston. CO. IJncoln. 152, 319. 286. 514.

, letter dated from, 563.

, ships of, 225 (_2), 363. 482.

Boswell, Jae.. 173, 266, 267, 448.

, petitions of. 178, 266.

, Col. Wm., 250.

Bosworth, Sam., 294. Boteler, Major Wm., 318, 432. Boughton, John, deposition of, 546. Boulton, John, 291,456. Bourdeaui, M. de, see BordeauK. BourgntEirf, France, 304. Bourne, co. Lincoln, 152. Bourne, Capt. John, 31, 241,' 519, 525, 527, 542-545, 548, 554, 564, 568, 570, 571,

574, 576, 585, 588.

, , certificate of, 547.

, letters of, 493, 516,518, 520,

522, 524, 525, 537, 541, 544, 546, 547, 549, 650-553, 564, 667, 568, 570, 571,

575, 576, 588.

, Major Kehemiab, Navy Commis- sioner, 102, 472, 474, 478, 484, 493, 438, 530, 537. 538 (2), 667, 532,

, , letters of, 74 (2), 469, 472, 474,

495 (2), 496, 500, 503,511, 513-515, 517-519,521, 525,531-533, 540,543, 544, 553, 555, 583.

, , letter to, 480.

, , wife of, 74, 47G.

, Capt. Pel«r, 467.

Boweles, Edw., letter of, 493.

Bowen, Capt. P., 670, 672.

, letters of, 503, 505, 510, 552.

1, 83. 116.

Bowers. Mr., 205.

Bowes, Rob. and Frances, pass for, 437.

Bowrej, Capt. Thos., 596.

Bowyer, Col. Jno., 110.

,Peter, letter of, 461.

Boy den, Jas., 590.

Boyle, Eichard, late Earl of Cork, 326.

.._ , Roger, Lord Broghill, his son, 214,

253, 337, 338, 382, 438, 443.

, , certificate of, 243.

, , petition of, 326.

Boynton, Sit Mat., 354.

Bojnton, co. York, inhabitanta of, petition of, 249.

, minister of, 249,

Brabazon, Walter, 312.

BraTjome, Eobt., 173.

Brace Sound, see Brass Sound.

Bracey, Jno., treasurer of Ely House, 44.

Bradbury, Fras., 342.

Bradford, co. York, 264, 312, 452.

Bradford, John, 528.

Bradley, Dan., deposition o^ 560.

, Nich., letter of, 520.

minister, 176, 523.

Bradmead, Phil., 279.

Bcadoey Rectory, co. Lincoln, 219.

Bradpole, CO. Dorset, 348, 300.

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Bradsbair, John, serjeant-al-Iaw, 34.

, document signed by, 114.

, .letter to, 107.

, Paul, certificate of, 592.

, pajment to, 218.

,Rich., resident nt Hamburg, 44*,

491.

, Wm.,378, 389.

, Sarah, widow of, 378, 390.

, , , petition of, 389.

, cHldren o^ 390.

Brabam, Sir Rich, or Eich., 194 (2), 343. Bnune, Dr. John, 389 (5).

, , Dorcas, widow of, 290, 328.

, , , children of, 328.

, , , petition of, 239.

Bramble, Lazaras, 216, 217, 287.

, , orders by, 317 (2),

Erame, prisoner, 476.

Bramston, Jno., Chief Justice of the King's

Bench, opinion of, 36. Brancbe, Eiiazer, 473. Brand, John, 440. Brandenhurg, Electorof (Fredericlc William I .) ,

220. Brandspeth, co. Durham, 303 (2), 363, 383. Bransby, Thos., petition of, 562. Brass or Brace Sound, Shotland, 175, 527. Braj, Bridget, 183 (2), 448.

, , petition of, 127.

, Thos., 569.

Bray, co. Berks, 1G9, 498. Brayne or Bryan, Col. Wm., 260-263, 270, 367, 383, 558, 563, 675, 582.

, instructions by, 261.

, , letters of, 262 (2), 408.

, , receipt by, 270.

Brazil 425, 523.

goTernoE or general of. 521, 523. ship from, 304, 521. Brei-bin Scotland, 198. Brecknockshire, 348, 371, 444 (2). , county^commitCee of, 271. .gentry, &c. of, 271,272. , ..„ petition of, 271. ,M.P. for. 271,273,336. recorder of, 271, 272. sheriff of, 271. Breda letter dated from, 2. Breda, Phil., petition of, 478. Bredhempson, letter dated from, 520. Bremen 37. Brembill co. Wilts, 43.

Brentford Hew, Middlesex, inhabilants of, petition of, 342.

, fight at, 851.

BreretoQ, Sir Wm., 358. Bressey, John, 250, 275 (3), 391.

Brest, 251.

.English at, 86.

1 of w

rof, a

185, 296, 301, 304, 305, 402, 4 476, 477, 479, 485, 487-489, 491, 493 (2), 494, 519, 530, 523, 528, 564 (2), 569, 570, 579,

Bretton, Speuoer, consul at Smyrna, 364, 365.

, , letters to, 162, 340, 348, 371.

Breviter, Kich., certificate by, 260.

Breiver, Mr., 540.

Brewster, Col. Hum., petition of, 431.

Kath., 390 [2), 307.

,..., , certificate by, 300.

Brewtou, Wm., 347.

Brice, Jno„40, 190.

Bricklej or Brieklete, Ashley, 578, 579.

BrideweU, London, keeper of, warrant to, 438.

prisoners committed to, 67, 125, 197.

Bridge, Thos., 369, 373 (2).

, Wm., certificate oF. 559.

Bridge house, 496.

Bridlington, see Buriingtou.

Bridport, CO. Dorset, bailiffs, burgc^es, and inhabitants of, petition of, 248.

, minister of, 348, 300.

Brier, the (ship), officers of, certificate by, 103.

BriggB, Thos., certificate of, 31.

Brighton or Brightelmslone, 306.

hay, letters dated from, 538, 530.

Brill, Holland, 324, 434.

BringcBtorBingest,Eiob., 76, 181.

, , petition of, committee on, 149.

Briscoe, Mieh., 305 (2).

Bristol, 43, 79, 131 (S), 259, 368, 331-833, 358, 462. 4!!0, 492, 494 (3), 503, 509, 533.

, alderman of, 333.

, ooooty committee of, 333.

, Earl of , see Digby.

fair, 519, 539.

, lettera dated from, 331, 463 (3), 466,

468, 469 (3), 473 (3), 473, 481 (3), 483, 485, 487 (S), 488 (3), 490-494, 496 (2). 498, 600 (2), 502 (3J, 503, 605 (3), 508, 509 (3), 514 (2), 866, 574, 583.

, mayor of. 111, 331-333, 485.

, merchants of, 50, 121, 161.

, minister of. III.

, Navy agent at, see Powell, Jas.

,port of, 374.

residents at, 41, 157, 216,331, 332

(2), 480, 497, 577.

, petitions of, 331, 333.

sheriffs of, 331, 332.

, ships at, to, or from, 64, 131, 470,

, 500,509,551,568,587.

,EhipB built at, 48, 361, 468, 469, 536,

544, 560.

, ships of, 200, 403.

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Bristol — conl.

, Temple gate in, 497.

, trayellecs to, 86, 526.

victuaJler at, see Powell, Jas.

Britdn, Great, 824,427. BTitieb Mnseum, 168, 431.

, seas, 396.

subject, 413.

Brito, Domingo, Vaes de, 340, 371. Erittimuj, 545. Britten, Wm., 454. Britton, Thos., petition of, 565. Broadvay Manor, co. Somerset, 5. Brocke, Jas., letters ot, 123 (2). Broctliurst, Comet, 434. Broghill, Lord, see Boyle. Brograne, Jno., 83.

,Pansey, 208, 437.

Bromfield, John, petition of, 4T1 (2).

, CoL Lawrence, 89, 159, 331.

Bromliall, Jno., '163. Broniham, co. Wilts, 43. Bromhcad, Hen., certilicate of, 506. Bromley, Geo., petition of, I 67. Bromsdon, see Granger, Ahr. Brooke, Capt. Geo., 489, 523.

, Capt. Kch., letters of, 492, 495.

Brooker, John, 594.

, Orton, 66.

Brookes, Rich., 498.

Rob., 521.

Brooks, John, 367.

, Thos., letters of, 459, 533.

Broome, Mr., 70.

Brothert«Q, Capt., 379.

Brough, Bob., 453.

Bronghton, Lieut.-Col. or Major Edw,, S73,

439.

, father and sisters of, 439.

,Hum., 11.

, Mrs., 408.

Brower, Hen., 427-429.

Brown or Browne, Francis, Lord Montague,

83, 167,440.

, Francis, hia son, pass for, 440.

, Godfrey, 526.

, Hen., 305.

, John, J.r., 162,

, John of Harwich, letters of, 461, 535.

Martin, letter o^ 471.

Capt, Matthew, 558.

, , letters of, 471, 498, 575.

, Lieut. Kaih., 557.

, Capt, Rich., navy agent at Pembroke,

468 (2), 529, 647.

, , letters of, 467, 570, 572, 584.

, Thos., certificate by, 257.

, , deposition of, 420.

, Thos., minister, 248 (2).

, Capt., 6S4, 532.

Brown or Browne — coat.

, plumber, 594.

, prisoner, 449.

Browning, Geo., petition o6 590. Brownsea Castle, co. Dorset, 100. Brojle, Capt., 422.

Brudenell, Thomas, Lord Brndenell, 167. Bruges, 2, 595.

letter dated from, 595.

Bnunage, Wm., 569. Brunt Island, Scotland, 199, Bmntstaine, Scotland, 30. Brussels, Court of, 181. Bruynnigh, Leea Claessen, 439. Biyan, Rich., 207.

Col., see Brajne.

Bryant, clerk of the check, 48! (2). Buceleugh, Earl of, see Scott. Buchanne, Darid, letter of, 386. Buck, Thos., 439,

, , petition of, 299.

Buckenham, John, 551.

Buckingham, Duke of, see Villiers, Geo.

Buckinghamshire, conunissionets in, 74.

, militia in, 74, 75.

, places in, 74, 129,

Bucklaud, John, 326.

, letter to 337.

Bodd, Edw., 313 (2).

, , petition of, 313.

Budley, Jos,,491,497. Bugden, resident at, 56, Bull, Sam., letter of, 460. Bullion, 118, 151. Bull's bay, 554.

, , letter dated from, 554.

Bulstrode, Edw., 101, 168, 436. , , request by, 101,

Bunbury, John, 451.

Eunee, Thos., 54, 190, 273, 353, 434, 435,

440.

, petitions of, 92, 288.

, , mother of, 288.

Bunn, Capt. Thos., letters of, 255, 461, 473,

474,489, 496,503. Bunt, Sir Hen., 169. Burgee, Col. Roger, governor of Comet Castle,

107.

, Thos., 570,

, , letter to, 570.

Burgesses, election of, see Parliament, members

Burgh, Uliek dcEarl of Clanricard, 290,438, 446.

Rob., 454.

Burke, Col., regiment of, 7. Bnrlamachy, Phil., 25.

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Burleigh, Wm., 248.

, certificate by, 248.

Burlington or Bridlington, 113, 25i

,., letter dated ftom, 472.

„ 'ba.j, 486, 583.

., letters dated ftom, 470, •

BiirQet, John, £

BurnhBin, Somerset, 276.

Burrell, And., letter of, 479.

, Chris., 355.

, Capt^ Wm.,goverQor of Mersey Island,

133.

Burt, Thos., 334.

Burton, Jas., petition of, 225.

, Join, letter of, 528.

, Major Wm., 70, 109, 148,465,484,

488, 489, 491, 492, 520, 536, 539, 578.

, , letters of, 102. Ill, 124, 140,

147, 466, 473 (2), 474 (2), 476 (2), 479, 485, 488-490, 494, 495, 601, 510, 5U, 525, 527, 53U, 531, 537, 546, 666, 569, 580.

, , letter to, 3.

, petition of, 153.

, Mr., 461.

,ineccliaQtof Hull,34I.

Burton Agnes Keclory, co. York, 249.

Bory, Gich., 35.

Bushell, Capl. Jno., 265 (2), 266.

Boshrod, Jno., 174, 440.

, petition of, 272,

Bnahy, co. Herts., lands in, 18, 144, 455.

Bute, Scotland, 198.

Butler, James, Earl of Ormond, 222, 403, 407.

, Col. Allan, 166.

, , Katherioo, widow of, 166.

, Col. A nth., 254.

, Hen., 465.

., Jos., 196.

., , petition of, 315.

., Lieut. Thos., 408. ., Major Wm., 67. ., , letter to, 89.

., Sir -fl

Batter, Edw., 562,

Butteresse, Thos., deposition of, 660.

Byfield, Math., 207.

, Rich., 314.

, petition of, 207.

Byland, Edw., 553. Bjsbe, Edw., herald, 404.

Cade, Jolm, 338, 354.

Cadiz, letters dated from, 437, 542, 573.

, ships to or from, 435, 581.

Cadman, Herbert, 9, 459.

Cffisar, Anne, alias Le^ingston, 130.

Caiodunum, 431.

Caisbume, Seotland, 339.

CailhneBs, 103, 184, 197 (2), 255.

Calais, 437, 471,477.

, fihips to or from, 101, 258 (3), 464,

469, 502, 535. Caldeyroad, Ireland, letter dated from, 551. Callingwood, co. Stafford, 154. Callis, Manlie, 468, 507, 543.

, , letters of, 511, 545, 547, 550,

654, 565, 571, 572, 574, 593.

, , letter to, 545.

, Peter Jansej, petition of, 590.

Calloway, Tristram, 600. Cambridge (to\™), 38, 399.

University, 71, 334, 335 (2).

, Chancellor of, 335.

, Vice-chancellor of, 246, 321,

334.

, masters, &o. of, petition of, 321.

, professors m, 85, 321, 335, 354.

, colleges of, masters of, 73 ; also

Catherine Hall, master of, 123.

Christ's, master of, 52, 355.

Corpus Christ i, master of, S5.

Gonvill and Caius, master of, 162.

Emanuel, master of, 52.

Jesus, master of, 53, 331.

Eng's, 294.

, provost, liursar, and scholars of,

53.

Pembroke Hall, 434.

Peterhoase, 302.

, master of, 302 (2).

.petition of. 71.

Queen's, master of, 71.

St. John's, master of, 62. 433.

Sydney Susses. 293.

Trinity, 294, 438.

, vice-president of, see Aekhuist,

Alex.

Trinity Hall, master of, 179. Cambridgeshire, 160 (2).

members of Parliament for, 208.

places in 164 (3), 829.

, poor in, contributions for, 231.

Campbell, Archibald, Marquis of Argyle, 361. Camphire, 471. Canada, 60(2), 561.

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CanirieE, the, 476. Candler, Chas., 458, Cane, Nich., 484.

, , Susan, wife of, 484.

Canne, Koljt., IGl.

Cannon, Hen,, 144, 3S9, 45S.

, , proposals of, 189.

Canterbury, 358, 335, 374, 433.

, Chriltchurch in, 277.

Cantjre,47l (3).

Caple, barony of, Scotland, 159.

Captives, committee for redemption of, 61.

CaraTiijal, Aothoaio Fernandez, 28.

Cardenas, Don Flento de, Spanish acnbaflsador,

letter to, 43. Cardiff Castle, garrison at, 65. Cardiganshire, 348, 359, 444. Carell, Sam., 314. Carew, SirPraB„311,

Sir Geo., 311.

, Lady Thomasinc, 311.

Carey, Hen., 410. , Jas., 400.

, , petition of, 40O.

, Jao.. 22 (2), 386.

, , letter to, 337.

, Wm., 460, 478.

, privateer, 535.

Bhipbuilder, 460, 462.

Carifibrook, Isle of Wight, 330.

Castle, 284, 323, 352.

Fari, 108,483.

Carlingford, Ireland, 451. Carlisle, 352, 367.

, Earl of, see Hay.

, garrison of, 244.

Carlisle, Roger, 233 (3), 349.

, accounts by, 232 (2).

, , answer of, 238.

, petitions of, 231 (4).

Carlton, Jno., 214. Cannartbensbire, 174, 348, 444. Carme, Tim., letter of, 587. Carnaryaasiiire, 397.

, Judges of, 101, 102.

Carnegie, Lord, 238.

Carolos, alias Palaeie, Jacob, 91, 407.

father of, 91.

Caxre, Wm., 46.

Carrickfergus, 60, 150 (2), 261, 270, 365, 383.

, governor of, 106 (2>.

Carter, Col. And., letter of, 577. Jas., 579.

, Col. Jno., governor of Conway, ]8,

396,397 (2).

> , petitions of, 18, 33.

, Wm., 329.

P84a.

Casebcard, Thos., 454.

Cass, Mr., 95.

CassiliB, Earl of, see Kennedy.

Caslell or Casteel, Mich., 60, 180 (2), 1

, , petition of, 60.

Col. Rob., 38, 39.

Castile soap, 551.

Castle, Dr. John, certificate by, 349.

, Lawrence, 457.

, Mr., 465.

CasUechnroh, CO. Stafford, 179.

Cate, Mr., sheriff of Osford, letter to, f

:, Mr.

?, 334.

Caterlow or Catheriough, Ireland, lands in,

80,214,317, 321, 351,421. Catts, Mr., 497. Catwater, Plymouth, 559. , letters dated from, 303, 304 (2), 571,

576, 580. CfludweU, Mr., 4. Cavaliers, 117, 157, 380 (2), 294, 313, 314,

331,372. Cave, Israel, 395. Cavendish, William., Earl and Marquis of

Newcastle, 264.

, , letter of, 388.

Cecll,Wimani,Esrlof Salisbury, 96 (2), 168.

, , petitions of, 95 (3), 263.

Ceconi, Ales., 301.

Ceely, Col. Thos., petition of, 134.

Major, 413.

Center, Wm., 582.

Cepbalonia currants, to on, 153.

Ceremonies, master of tbe, see I'leraiag, Sir

Cha, [chancellor], Mr., see Hyde, Sir Edward.

Chacon, Aug. Coronel, 443.

Chadwiek, Mr.,416, 418.

Chafe, Mat., letters of, 484, 487.

Chaffy, Mr., 532.

Cballoner, Jas., 66, 115, 175.

Cham, Wm., 310 (2), 439, 441.

, petition of, 310.

, , wife of, 310.

Chamberlain, Wm., 867, 404 (2). Chamberleu, Capt., 251. Chancellor, Lord, oath for, 78, 253. Chancerr, Contt of, 116, 121, ISO (a), 194, 252, 262, 267, 312.

, ,eommitteefor, 202, 267, 281.

, clerks in, 136, 303, 320, 337, 396.

, Close KoIIb in, 254,

curnitorsof, 136.

, decrees in, 410.

, Hauaper in, 136.

, , clerks of, 243, 823.

, officers in, 320, 372.

, registrar of, 370 (3).

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Chancery, Court of — cont.

, regulations for, 303, 318, 372.

, Bi}:peiiny vrits in, 323.

subpiEna office in, 134, 343 (2).

Chaone!, the, 545, .^64.

, ships in, 388, 402, 504, 56a.

, ships to or froia, 270, 565, 574, 575.

, North, 570.

Cbanning, Capt. Bich., 353.

Chapel H^nault, see Hiiinanlt.

Chaplain, Mrs., 70.

Chapman, Live well, 87S, 389.

, Mr., 22,25.

Cbarente, IWlce, 428-

Charitable naes, commissioners for, 172.

Chailes I., or the late Kincr, 6, 21, 34, 36, 46, 6R, 69, 87, 91 (2), 116, 154 (2), 157, 265, 366, 279, 382, 288, 293, 297, 311, 322, 326 (3), 329, 344, 353, 355, 36.5, 407, 524.

, army of, 135, 138, 851.

, book of, 282.

, children of, 384 (2), 308, 355; see

also James, duke of York, Henry, duke of Gloucester, and Mary, princess

, coromJBSions of, 311, 312 (3).

, court of, 46.

, creditors of, 273, 359-361, 403.

, , petitions of, 104, 224, 230,

359.

, debts due to, 265, 266.

.familyof, 279, 308.

, goods or persona] estate ot, 12, 104,

137, 230, 255, 279, 359-361, 389, 394,

410. , ....... committee or truEtees .for, 104,

137, 330, 265, 278, 279, 337, 842, 359,

360,861.

, grants of, 243, 272, 334, 337, 410.

, household of, 46, 326, 378.

houses of, 393, 394.

, lands of, or crown lands, 5, 99 (2),

286.

, , sale of, 178,341.

, , ,tnislees for, 18,39,49, 99,

104, 108, 129, 144, 178, 262, 309, 311.

', , treasurer for, 455.

, officers of, 66, 114,276,379,280 (3),

367. , party of, 43 (2), 221(2), 330,248,

251, 271, 273, 311,319 (2), 331-333,

353, 394. .patents of, 26, 203, 372, 347, 394,

, pensioner of, 375.

, prerogative of, 283.

revenue of, 389, 407.

for, refereaee t

(,12;

139,230,255, f

, litsesof, 81.

, transactions in his time, 26, 387, 336,

394 (2), 411.

, treasurer to, 271, 272.

, wine for, 173.

execution of, 282.

CbarlealL, the Frincfi, the King, 18,91, 141,

162. 173, 214, 330, 337, 238, 239, 388,

308, 324, 32.5, 381, 350, 406-408, 424,

430, 481.

,s King of Scots, 316, 59f ^flsto. 111. ;oods of, 127.

)r sale of, 837. ., party of, 347, 255, 273, 476. ., privateers of, 31 ; see also Brest pirates or men-of-war. ., rebellion against, 341, 288. of, 288.

, Privy Council of, 325.

, secretary of, see Nicholas, Sir Edw.

, servants of, 138, 361.

, petition of, 127.

, service to, 477.

Chamock, Koger, petition of, 173.

Chase, Mat., letter of, 583.

Chatham, 34, 379, 385, 462, 505, 511, 517,

S30, 532, 573, 581, 585. dock, letters dated from, 460, 480,

510, 542, 55S, 576, 578.

, dockyard at, 467, 527, 538, 587.

, , clerk of the check at, see Pett,

Capt. Phin. clerk of the survey al, see Hay-

ward, Edw. , , master attendant at, see Arkin-

staJl, Thos. , master shipwright at, 506, 515,

536 ; see also Taylor, Capt. John,

, , officers of, 503.

, , shipwright at, see Pott, Phineas.

hill, letter dated from, 460.

..hill hi

I, 582.

... inhabitants of, petition of, 421.

,.., letters dated from, 36, 238 (3), 270, 460, 461, 467, 476, 486, 488, 496-498, 602,508,505-509, 913,517-619,523, 526-529, 583 (2), 536, 538 (S), 539, (2), 548,555-559, 561, 56.5 (2), 566, 571 (2), 573(3), 575,577, 578,580, 584,586,587 (2), 591.

,.., ships at, 226, 238, 239, 420, 460, 639, 545,5+7, 549 (2), 575,594.

,.., ships building al, 536, 542.

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611

Chatham — coiil.

, ships to or from, 206, 226, 470, 612,

514,516,528,535,547,563, 565, 571 (3), 572, 580, 589.

, etorehouse at, 577.

, stores at, 464, 573, 575, 578.

, travellers to or from, 34, 558, 580.

Chatteris, oo. Cambridge, 327.

Chaworth, loerchaiit, 350.

ChelUngwortii, Thos., 576.

CheJeea, 9, 130, 333, 379.

Chelston, Thos., 409.

Chepstow, CO. Monmouth, governor of, 52.

Chequer, eo. Bucks, 139.

Cherbourg, 251.

Cheshire, 35, 303, 406 (2).

cheese, 38?, 515.

, coonty committee of, 357, 358,

, county court of, 1.68.

, gentry in, 28.

, justices of, 40.

, ministers of, 406.

places in, 214, 803, 357, 406.

, residents in, 103,295 (2), 318.

, , petition of, 294.

sheriff of, 130.

Cheshunt, Co, Herts, 95.

Chester, 187, 196, 357, 358, 365, 368, 482, 527, 673 (2), 581, 589.

, alderman of, 262.

.assizes at, 132.

Castle, 132, !96.

, eomroander-iQ-ehief of, letter to,

238.

, chief justice of, 34, 103, 218.

Common Pleas' court in, 132.

, customs' oCScers at, 146.

, dean and chapter of, 357>

, Earl of, 406.

, letters dated frnm, 370, 874,380,477,

510,512, 544,550, 559,560, 565(3),

581, 586,587.

, marshal of, 66, 192.

minister, &e. of, 357, 358.

, navy agent at, see Walley, Chas.

, prisoners at, 192 (2).

, plague at, 132, 168.

, ships at, 532, 564.

, ships to or from, 301, 560.

, stores and provisions at, 150.

, trade in, 259.

water, 551.

, letters dated from, 261 (3), SOO,

521, 540. , ships in, to, or from, 261, 363,

370.

, West, letter dated from, 512.

Chester, Thos., 436.

Chesterfield, Earl and Countess of, see Stan-

Chetwiud, Jas., 456.

, petitions of, 64, 81.

Chetwood, Thos., 559.

Chichester, 590.

, Earl and Countess of, see Wriothes'

ley.

, magistrates of, letter to, 199,

Childe, Edm., 145.

, , petition of, 126.

Rich., 15,33,

, , petitions of, 15, 33.

Sam., 343.

ChJlman, John, letter of, 569.

Cbilworth, co, Surrey, 4.

Chipp, Robt., deposition of, 142.

Chishall, John, 279, 380.

Chislett, Wm., certificate by, 406.

Cholmley, Hugh, 442 (3).

Cholmondeley, Bobert, Viscount Cholmon-

deley, 358. Christchureh, eo. Hants, magistrates of, latter

Christendom, 237. Chrisliail letter, 547.

monaichies, &e., 431.

Christians, 270, 294, 596. Christmas, John, 555, 571 (2), 674. Church, Bernard, 278, Church lands, 214.

livings, 211.

Churches, 11, 32, 54, 169, 175, 188, 193 (3),

194, 309, 342, 348, 358, 337. Cimhall,Mr., 175. Cinque ports, warden of, 241. City, the, see London. Clackmannan, Scotland, 198. Clandon, East, Surrey, 314. Claumell, Ireland, 391. ClanricBcd, Earl of, sec Burgh. Clare, Ireland, 351.

, Earl of, 388.

Clark, Clarke, or Clerk, Geo. 405.

, petition of, 405.

, Major Hen., 114,200,221 (2), 257.

, , petitions of, 114 (2).

Jas., letter of, 526.

, John, 66, 223, 267, 275.

, petition of, 231.

, John, of the Army Committee,

, letter to, 402.

, John, of Hitcham, 180, 285.

, wife of, 155, 180 (2).

, .relatives of, 155, 180.

John, minister, 210.

, Capt. John. 353, 461.

, , letter of, 464.

, Capt. John, of Guernsey, 224,

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Clark, Clatke ot Clerk— eoni.

Col. John, 106, 107, 144, 319, 303,

318, 397, 412, 455, 543, 575, 581.

, letter of, 216.

, alluded (o, 287.

, , letters to, 41, 135,419 (S),46i,

470, 481, 497, 503, 515, 518. 524, 525,

527, 538, 539, .142, 5oU, 551, 567, 573,

SSI, 593.

, ^...., petition to, 231.

, , regiment of, 216, 450.

, ., report by, 106.

, Mat,, 509.

, Capt. Rob., 566, 571.

, , letters, of, S68, 571, 577, 580,

581,586 (2), 588,589 (3;,

Saml,, 223.

, Sarah, wife of, 223.

, Thos., S66.

, letter of, 569.

..Win., 155, 180 (2).

, .letter of, 13.1.

, Dr. Wm., Admiralty judge, 156,

169.

, , letters of, 169, 413, 419.

, Capt., 14.

, Mr., of Holland, 379.

ClajdoD, Jno., petition of, 136. Claye, Capt.. Rob., 564.

, , ktters of, 564, 585.

Clayson, Capt, Jno., 194. Clayton. Leonard, 308. Clear, Cape, 582. Qcmens, Ilugi, petition of, 590.

, Thos., 38, 556.

Clement, Julian, 63.

ion of, 6

Clenaught. co. Clare, 351.

Clergy, tenths of, 147, 259.

Clerk, see Clark.

Clerelaud, Earl of, see Wentworth.

Cleypoole, Mr.. 32,

Cllffe, Jno., no,

Clifton, Capt, John, letters of, 462, ;

Clii

on, TheophiluB, Earl of Linoolu, E

, petiUonof, 20.

Clobry, Major, 366. Cloth, 146, 152, 153. Clothmaking, 345. Clotworthy, Sir Jno, 156, Cludd, Edw., 8S5, 455. Coals, farm of, trustees of, 445,

impost oa, 19, 115,420.

Coats, Koger, 449. Cobbct, Col. Ralph, 370. Cobett, Lieut. -Col., 205. Cock, Col. Chae. Geo., Admiralty Judge, 170, 277, 278, 303, 347, 400, 435.

Cook — coiit.

, Col. Fras., 439.

, Rich,, 217.

, orders to, 217 (2).

Cockayop, George, payment to, 449. Cockenny road, Scotland, Iclti-r dated from,

588. Cockerel!, John, 555. Cookermouth, 352 (2).

castle, 338, 3.12.

Cockett, Thos., 67,89.

Cockfighting, 67, 87, 280.

Coekr^nc, Capt. Wm., lelters of, 2Ufp, 475,

487,494,600, 5aO, 551.

, , letter to, 558.

Coe, Capt. Mark, 451.

Coin, 131,132,147.

, false or coimtocfeit, 83, 130, 364,

381. Coinage, 336. Coiners, 264.

Coining, 83, 131, 132, 144, Coke, Sir Jno., 22, 25. Coker, Mat., 188 (2), Colbrand, Rich., 437. ColoheBter, 140, 46G, 469, 476, 482.

letter dated from, 1 89 ,

, ship of, 550.

Colchester, Thos., 396,

, petition of, 395.

Colcoth, Thos., 314. Cole, And., pass for, 438.

Jno., miciater, 147,

, Mary, petitions of, 48 (2), 256.

, , husband of, 48.

, prisoner, 274.

Colediok, Mr, 475.

Coleman alias Rodes, Hen., 583.

Capt. Hob., 474.

Coles, Chris., letter of, 585. Colford, Dean Forest, 156. Colgrame, Scotland, laird of, 339. CoUeetJons, licences for. 174, 175, 224. CoUey,Phil,, 30. Collier, Hen., 436, Collingwood, Thos., letter of, 474. Collins, Jerome, 552.

, Jno., 195,450.

, Robt., certificate by, 247 .

, petition of 192.

, , wife and children of, 192.

,Dr.Snm.,3ai.

, Capt.Wm.,313.

, .petition of, 318.

, Mr., auditor, 213 (3).

Cologne, letter dated from, 407.

Colquhoun, Capt., 339.

Colston Bassett Rectory, co. Kotts, 250.

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Common Pleas, oourt of, 332, 396.

, attorney of, 188.

■■■■■ Judges of, 5, 58, 116, 130, 143,

" - !eQ/!oAtkms,EdH-.;Hales,

Hat.

., lord chief justice of, see St. John, Bouse of, 128, 173, 282, 334 ; see

Commonwealtli, the casual notices of pofsm ;

see also State, the, and Goveromout, the

present. Compositions, see Delinquents, compositions

Compton, Ant., 402.

Concealed lands, debts, &0., see Diaeoveries.

Cond^ Prince of (Louis de Bourbon), atent

of, 71,191. Coney, Wni., petition of, 230. Congersbnrj rectory, co. Somerset, 75. Conningsbj-, Wm., 247 (2). Consett, Chris., letter of, 542. Couatable, Capt. Thos., 66.

, Sir Wra., sheriff of York, 257, 358.

, , letters to, S4G, 357.

, , regiment of, 40, 70 (3), 75, 108,

113, 130 (4), 168,196,447. Constantinople, 340, 364, 865, 371 (2), 407.

agent at, see Lawrence Bich.

, amhaasador to, 340; seeo/soBendish,

Sir Thos.

, treasurer at, 364, 371.

Conway Castle, 18.

, governor of, see Carter, Col.

Conway, Hewy, Viscount Conway, 377. , Lady, letter to, 188.

., Sir E

Conyers, Thos., letter of, 364. Cook, or Cooke, Comeliaa, 304.

, Edw. sen., apothecary, 87.

, Edw.jun,, M.U., 87.

a of, 87, 88. ..., Mary, widow of, petition of, 87

, Comet Ed., 151.

, , Lucretia, wife of, 151.

.John, 461.

, , letter of, 483.

, Phil., 499,

Thos., 341.

Wm., 498.

C^Jokham, Berks, 169.

Ccoley, Jane, petition of, 590.

Cooper, Sir Ant. Ashley, 58, 303.

> as member of Council, 82, 83,

88, 93 (2), 96, 98, 99 (3), 105, 107, 108 (3), 114, 115. 127, 129, 132, 133. 134 (3), 144, 146 {,3), 155, 156, 159,

Cooper, Sir Anl, Ashley, as member of Coun-

ts?. 170, 174, J?5. 179, 180. 187, 189 (a), 190. 203 (a), 207, 308, 310-313, 215,219,220,222-338, 264, 281, 295 (2), 303, 308, 310-312, 321, 333, 329, 330, 334, 335, 338 (3), 343, 347, 355 383, 388, 403, 436,

.-., , letter of, 535.

• -., lelterto, 31.

...,Wm., 463, 557, 561.

..., , report by, 386.

..., Col., 337, 586. ., Mr,, agent for the Xavy Officers,

12.

, minister, 437.

Coote, Col, Chidley, 214, 253, Coppin, Capt. Jno., 38.

Capt. Wm., letter of, 503.

Coquerel, Capt,, 63. Coquet island, 479. Corbet, Miles, 366. Cotbett, John, 348, 444. Cork, Ear] of, see Eoyle.

, lands in. 80. 317, 321. 421.

, ships to or from, 543. 574, 587, 594.

Corke, Eich.. 576.

Comelisen, Capt. Wm., deposition of, 183.

Cornelius, Capt. Lambert, 175.

letters ot, 251. 564, 577, 588.

Thos., 476.

Comet Castle, see Guernsey. Cornwall, 86, 89, 134, 197, 275.

..., plac

of, 3; 165, 559.

Coruona, Spain, 4

Cosins, Dr. John, 302 (2), 353, 363, 3i

, , Mary, daughter, and

children of, 303 (3), 363.

, , petition of, 302.

.wife of, 302.

Cotlee, Thos., 508 (3). Cotterell, Lieut.-Co!., 339 (2). Cotton, 22,25, 38, 118.

wool or yam, 73, 74, 384.

traders in, petition of, 38.

Cotton, Joh., 379.

, Thos., diias Miller, 379. 417,418.

Council, the Protector's, 8, 24, 29, 30, 46, 97, 121, 127, 163, 166, 176, SOO, 201, 308, 316,220, 235,243,246,254,811,859, 413, 425, 426, 448, 454, 566; see also Cromwell, Protector, and Council.

, adjournment of, 19, 85.

appearances before (March 1634),

I, 14, 24, 27, 38, 54,67, 434 (2).

(April). 73 (2), 89, 115, 434,

435.

. (May) 187, 435.

.. (Juue), 195, 324, 327,

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Council, the Protector's, appearances before —

..., (July), 245, 333, 253, 2G0, 363,

438 (3).

(Aug.), 285, 287, 301, J

.,., (Oct.), 382. 441.

,.., (Nov.), 412.

,.., (Dec). 411, 443.

,,„ clerks of, 29, 40, 47, 51, 2

268, 283 (2>, 376, 381, 44

see also Soobell, Hen., and

Wm. ,.., references

, 61, 208, 253,

.,., declarations of, 116, 390.

..., designs against, S37, 23S, S39.

..., expenses of, 446, 455.

....guard for, 5, 237.

..., letters of, signed by Pres. Lawrence

(Marcb 1654), 3, 40, 43, SO (3),

67.

..„ (Aptil), 70,89 (4), 100, 121.

(May), 184, 188.

.,., (June), 199, 201, 211 (2), 212,

228 (2). ..„ (July), 243, 245, 246 (2), 257

(a), 258. ..., (Aug.), 285, 294, 303, 323, 337

(2).

(Sept.), 362, 369 (2).

(Sot.), 395.

(Dec), 411.

..., letters of, alluded to, 11.5.

..., letters to, 36, 37, 118, 178, 200,

216.

, alluded to, 89, 160, 216.

,,.., licences of, 438-443.

..„ , alluded to, 42.

.,., meetings of, 339, 369, 375, 401.

,.„ members of, 24, 53, 54, 119, 123,

131. 192, 214, 281, 316, 319, 381. ..., oath of, 230. ..., messengers of, 44, 62, 70,258, 449,

455, 456.

, petitions of, 133, 196.

,,.., , signataces of, 189.

..,., moneys for, 112, 303, 285, 286, 302,

369, 383, 400, 434; see also Frost, G.,

payments to. ..., payments from, 10, 27, 53

<2), 57, 82, 83. 134, lh9, 163, 168,

182, 196, 208, 209, 214, 226, 244, 265,

268, 31 2, (2), 385, 376, 402 ; see . '

Frost, G., payments Ijy. ,..., notes made in, 163. ...., officers of, 404. ...., order books of, 201,213. ..., orders and proceedings in (March

1634), 1,3, 6-8,10,12-16,18, 19,27,

28, 30-82, 35, 39, 40, 42, 44-46,49, 50,

53, 57, 59, 65-67.

Lcil, the Protector's, orders, &c. in —

..., (April), 69, 70, 72, 73, 75-77,

81-83, 85-90, 9S, 93, 98, 99, 100, 103, 108, 112, 113, 115, 116, 119-121, 123, 124, 128, 183,134.

..., (May) 140, 144-147, 149-152,

155, 156, 163, 165, 167, 173, 174, 175, 177-184, 186-191, 194.

..., (June), 195-220, 221-223,325-

227,230,

,.,, (July), 240-242, 244-246, 249-

254, 236-258, 260, 262-264, 267-270, 275-377.

,.., (Aug.), 381, 283-287, 390-292,

295-296, 298-303, 305, 307-313, 315- 318, 821-330, 334, 335 (2), 337-389, 342-348, 595.

..., (Sept.), 351-359,861-862, 367-

370, 372-378.

(Oct.), 373-378, 381-384.

(Nov.), 390-404.

,.,, (Dec), 405-407,410-415.

,.., orders of alluded to, 4, 15, 42, 48, .50, 53, 75, 95, 96, l.Sl (2), 169, 170, 184, 190, 192, 193, 196, 197, 225,

255, 260, 264, 268, 278, 302, 386, 369, 373, 411,415,417,549.

,.,, papers addressed to, 73, 306, 386.

.... petitions to. 38, 50, 71, 92, 123, 126, 131, 133, 160, 182, 189, 196, 207, 216, 243, 247, 253, 265, 275 (2), 279, 284, 288, 299 (2), 305, 307, 310 (2), 314-316, 837-329, 332, 343, 349, 351, 361, 369, 376 (2), 377 (2), 401, 402, 403, 595 ; see also Cromwell, 0., Pro- teciot, and Council, petitions to.

..., , alluded to, 253.

..., referred to, by the Protector

(March 1654), 5 (3), 6. 7, 13, 15, 18 (3), 20, 38, 39, 42-44, 46, 48-49, 53, 65-57, 60-65.

, (April), 75 (3), 78-80, 87,

92, 94, 95, 103, 104-106, 109, 112, 114 (2), 117, 123, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 134.

,,„ (May), 140, 141, 143,147,

148,154-159, 163-165,169, 170,171, 173, 179, 194.

,.., (June), 209, 210, 213, 214,

219,220,222,227.

..., (July), 248,250,263,355,

259, 264, 265, 272 (2).

..., , (Aog.), 280,283,284, 386

(3), 288, 289 (8), 293 (4), 29*, 297, 298, 302 (2), 311, 314, 316, 317, 325, 326 (2), 334, 335.

,. (Sept.), 351 (2), 358,

359.

,. (Oct.) 374, 375, 3 .. (Nov.), 390, 392 (3), a .. (Dec), 405,421.

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icil, the Protector'e — cont, ..., pcesident of, see Laurence, H. ,.., references ot, 13 (3), 15, 30, 31, 39, 44, 49, 60-65-75, 7S (2), ,80, 96 (2), 104-108, IH, 123, 129, 133, 143, 1S5, 157, 159, 161, 162, 173, 194, 210 (2), 214, 217, 219, 223,243 (2), 2S6.

, references

, 32, 181, 147, 148,

582.

.., regulltiOQS for, 253. ..., reports of, alluded to, 36, G9. .,., reports to, 91, 210, 246. .„ , alluded to, 18, 20, 24, 96,

..., requests to, iOl.

,.., seal of, 201,417.

..., secrecy iu, enjoined, 20!.

..., Becretary of, see Thurloe, John.

, assietitnt, see Frost, G. ; Jessop,

Wm. ..., sei]'eant-at-anns to, see Dendy, Capt.

Edw. .. , serrantE of, 163. ..., sittings of, 2, 145, 150, 169, 183, 218,

246; see o^so Preface tables. ,.., Btatiooerj', &c., ior, 449, 450, 456,

458 (2). ..., thanks of, 414. ..., warrants of, 54, 289, 433-458. ,.., , alluded to, 54, 61, 153,t 188,

199,203,216, 225, 252, 258,267(3),

Council, the Protector's committees of, 160, 314, 315, 356, 449, 458, 459 ; also Advance of learning, 61, 124. Assessments, 190, 196. Angier, M., 16. Binge et, Bieh., 76, 149. Blacihouse, Capt. Peter, 267. Blaxton, Wm., 211. Borlase, Sir John, 249. Bos well, Jas., 266. Bowen, Susan, 116. Brentford, New, inhahitante of, 343. Captives, 61. Carter, Col. Jno., 33. Casiell, Mich., 61. Charles I., creditors of, 224, 230.

, goods of, 112.

, Bervants of, 65, 224, 330,

Child, Rich., 33.

Cit; of London companies, 58.

Clark, Major Hon., 221.

, Jno., 180.

Cooke, Mary, 99.

Courts of Law and Chancery, 202.

Castoms, 61, 119.

Dendy, Edw., 175.

Denny, William and Mary, 195.

Council, the Protector's, committees of —

Drvity House surveyors and clerks,

petition of, 54. Dutch Ambassador's papers, 313,

Elections, 300 (2), 307,313 (2), 331,

335. English tobacco, 85. Exchequer, 212. Excise, 17, 119. Farmer, Sir Wm., 226. Pens, adventurers in, 28, 65, 152, 177,

lei. Mnlaw, Alex., 156. Forests, sale of, 146, 167, 168. Fowke, AW., 260. Glanvill, Serjeant, I, 17. Gorges, Lady Jane, report of, 343. Grace, Jno., 268. Greenland Company, 1, 6. 16, 30.

petition to, 57,

Hamilton, Duke of, 90.

Hampton Court, 180.

Hartlib, Mr., 124.

Herbert, Lord, 330.

HewEon, Col. John, 33, 59.

Highways, 150.

Horton, Col. Thos., 203 (2).

Howard, Anne, 310.

Hume, Capt., 121.

Inglish, Robt., 156.

Intercourse, merchants of the,, 344.

Irish Adventurers, 14, 65, 119.

lands, 80,

Ivory, Luke, 39, 115.

Jephson, Col. Wm., 145.

Jeraey, 65, 66.

Jo)',Thos., 82, 121.

Killigrew, SirWm., 144, 268.

London, money secured to, 112.

Marlborough, fire at, 108.

Ministers, scandalous, 76.

Monk, Gen., 317.

Moreton, Mr., and other duellers,

174. Northumberland, Earl of, 86. Norwich, petition to, 97. Orme, Jno., 154, 175. Petitions, 275, 397, 304, 306, 316,

321,335,335,352,359, 369, 373,

376, 396, 409, 426. Pitson, Major, 75. Plate ships, 55. Ports, persons stayed at, 195. Posts, 30, 21, 32, 24, 25, 26, 65. Potter, Hugh, 273.

Sarah, 16.

Preachers and lecturers, S7.

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Council, the Protector's, committees o(—cont. Prisons and prisoners, 61, 122. Public dobta, 38, 61, 122. Rftnelagli, Viset. and Lady, 182. Rigby, Jos., 182, 195. Rock, Policarpus, 174, 175. Kogers, Jno., 263. Koseworme, Col., 88. Sadlera' Hall, 108. Samm, Bishop of, report of, 115. ScoUand, 54, 65, 99, 100. SeqiiestmtioQ Commissioners, co. Hants, 257.

.report of, 257.

Seiby, Col., 195.

Ships of Ibo enemy, 165.

Smith, Capt. Jos., petition of, 28.

Temple, Dame Christian, 58.

Tithes, 133, 349.

Trade and corporations, 61.

Tra^ and foreign afEairs, 43, 316,

424. Treaty with Holland, 392. Universities, reformation, &c of, 52, 123,192 (2), 226,263,290, 330, 835, 346, 357. Westminster, burgesses, &c. of, 65. Willis, Thos., 13G (2). Wilts, assessments in, 40. Windsor Little Park, 129 (3). Wye river, co. Surrey, 51, 75, York, gentry of, petition of, 180. Council of State, the late, Sl-23, 25, 27, 69, T2, 86, 90, 92, 111, 131, 148, 1S9, 165, 166,167, 175, 179, 196, 203,207,246, 268, S75, 284 (2), 297, 315, 326, 350, 894 (2), 424 (2), 425, 433, 4-14, 518.

dissolution of, 247.

.messenger of, 349.

, orders of, 20, 161,383.

, ....... aiiuded to, 13, 15,30,23,

45, 94, 131,182, 187, 189, 240,356, 272, 312, 316 (2), 340, 361, 363, 385, 395, 396, 403, 409, 410, 452, 476.

, passes of, 275, 639.

, petitions, to, 349.

, , alluded to, 8, 27, 28, 80,

94,126, 170,307,849.

reference of, 50.

, references to, alluded to, 20, 22.

, report of, alluded to, 20.

, secretary of, 18.

servant of, 163.

warrants of, alluded to, 184, 189,

aaS, 326, 231, 232, 247, 252, 451, 558. Counsel at law, 36, 54,98, 100,115, 129, 178, 203, 208, eil, 312 (3), 214. 321, 230, 235, 253, 2C7, 284, 292, 396. 301, 310, 316, 322, 323, 331, 362, 428, 429. Country, Lieut. .Te., letter of, 571. County, John, 460. Coupar, Fife, Scotland, 173, 199 (2).

Courland, Duke of, 441, 487, 5IG. Courts-martial, 175,252,382,488, 509, 523, 535, 557.

, certificate at, 193.

order in, 206.

Coventry, 595.

, committee of, 7, 79.

, , certificate by, 79.

inhabitants of, 79(3).

, , petition of, 79.

, major and burgesses of, certificate bj,

, petition of, 79.

, sheriff of, 79.

, treasurer for, 79.

Coventry, Thomas, Lord Coventry, 72, 168.

Covet, Nioh., 205.

Covington, Hugh, 334.

CoTTch, Rich., letters of, 367, 413.

, wife of, 413.

Cowper, John, 345.

Cowes, Capt. Kich., 560.

, , letters of, 473, 480, 487, 505,

Cowes, Isle of Wight, 330, 355, 463, 584.

, East, 318.

, West, 340, 342, 425.

Cowley, Thos., 51. Cos, Capt. Jno., 87.

Capt. Owen, 348, 480.

, , certificate by, 348.

, Lient. Rich., deposition of, 55.

Capt., 337.

Coxe, Rich., 245. Coion, Clement, 54 r. Coytmor, Rob., 276.

, Rob., juu„ letter of, 483.

Crabb, Simon, letter of, 4 'O.

Crabbe, Wm., 32, 54.

Craddock, Alderman Bd.n., 424.

Cradock, Toby, petition of, 63.

Craft ilanor, Kent, 143, "'"

Craighall,K„ letter of, 126.

Craisburne, Scotland, 340.

Crake, Mich., 306.

.petition of, 206.

Crambome Lodge and Walk, Windsor Forest,

11, 12.

, minister of, 355.

Crandley, Capt, Ben,, 42 (2), 489. Crane, Capt. Gilbert, 561, 569, 592.

, My. (Scotland), 339.

Cranfield, Lionel, Earl of Middlesex, 442

(2>- Cranmer. Thos., 374.

,A]d.,377.

, , Cffisar, son of, petition of, 377.

Grant, Elin,, 66. Cranwell, Capt. Fras., 58".

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617

Cramvell, Capt, Frits.— coni.

, , letters of, 261, 473, 564, 565,

567, 570, 573, 579 (2), 581, 682, 684,

6S5, 586-589. Crapnell, Capt. Geo., letter of, 626. Craven, William, Lord Craven, 268, Crawford, Earl of, see Lindsay. Creditors and poor prisoners, 65, 136, 137. Acta and Ordinances for,31, 54,

57, 65, 93, 108, 134. 135, 137, 174,

177, 179, 186, a02, 263, 291, 295, 862.

relief of, 3 1, 61, 285, 362, 366.

, , certificate by, 61.

Creech, Hen., account of, 135.

,WiQ., 535.

Creed, Rich., Beoretary to the Generals, and depatj treaButer to the fleet, 241, 319, 386, 488.

, , letters to, 469, 471.

, note by, 319.

Creel, Scotland, 199.

Creeswick, Sam., certificate by, 43.

Creighton, David, laird of Leytou, 339.

Cresset, Edw., 6, 19, 40.

, Mr., 205, 336.

, proposals by, 71.

Criell, Eman, de, 447.

Crisp, Sir Nioh., 264.

Crispian, Capt., 423.

Crispin, Capt. Win., letter of, 588.

Crocker, minister, 270.

Crociheme Pill, co. Somerset, letter dated from, 526.

Crofts, Bob., 454.

, Mr., 330.

Croke, Sir Robt., petition of, 129.

, , Lady Susan, wife of, petition of,

129.

, Capt. Untou, 587.

Croinarty, Scotland, 197.

, letter dated from, 355.

Cromwell, Col. John, 439.

Cromwell, Oliver, Lord Protector, 1, 12, 39, 30 33, 46, 74, 91, 141, 156, 163, 166, 178, 180, 181, 186, 202, 228-240, 254, 294, 295, 803, 343, 346, 350, 358, 376 (2), 413, 414, 431, 479, 565, 593.

, , address to, 38.

, , adherence to, 247, 595.

, agent of, 203.

> approval of proceedings in

Council by (March 1654), 6, 12,13, 37- 29, 82-34, 36 (3), 40 (4), 44, 45, 47, 48, 50 (2), 53-5'4, 58, 65 (2), 67.

, (April), 69, 71 (2) 73,

83, 85-90, 108 (2), 111, 112 (3), 122- 125, 128, 129, 131, 138, 134.

(May), 140, 144-147, 149-

151, 162, 165, 166 (S), 168 (5), 169, 174 (3), 175, 177, 179, 180-184, 186, 1b7, 189 (3), 191.

, > (Juoe), 196 (2), 197,199,

201-3i)S, 20B-aiO, 213-216, 218, 223,

224, i

',231.

Cromwell, Oliver, approval of proceedings in

Council by — ciint. , (July), 245,247-249,253,

254, 260, 263. , , (Aug.), 285, 289-291, 396

(2), 398 (3), 300-303, 309, 313,313,

317 (2), 318 (3), 328, 826, 828, 330

(4), 387-339, 843-345, 347 (4). , , (Sept.), 361-359, 361,

362,365,367.369,371. , , (Nov.), 39G, 397 (4) 399-

401, 403, 404 (6), 409. , , commands or desires uf, IS, 30,

as, 71, 73, H7, 174, 169, 214, 316,237,

318, 335, 848, 376, 407. 435, 437,

472. , .chamber of, meetings of Council

in, 201, 202.

, , character of, 155.

, , coartof, 383.

, , declarations of, 50, 163, 167,

, , designs against, or enemies of,

192, 333-240. 347, 273, 274, 288, 389 (3), 314, 373.

, , femily of, 347.

footmen of, 402.

, , grants of, 218, 546.

, , guards for, 218,365, 286, 290

378, 457. 593.

, , hawks for, 443.

, holograph notes by, 78, 283.

, household of, committee on, 85.

, , goods for, 70, 93,208,

286, 291 (3), 338, 359 (2), 360, 413, 4J4, 433 (4), 447, 449, 454 (3), 458 (2), 457 (3).

, revenue for,217,254, 290,

396, 447.

.houses of, repair of, 458,

, jeweller to, 134.

I , lands, &e. purchased or pro- vided for, 18, 33 (2), 99 (2), 129, 144 180 (2), 188,228,276.

, letter of, 377.

, , letters of, alluded fo, 182, 219.

271. '

, letters. Sec., to, 6, 126, 165, 169,

20O, 386, 888, 407, 595.

i , , , alluded to, 85, 89,

, , license by, 205.

■ , moneys for, see Maidfltone, John,

payments to.

, oath taken by, 235,239,

,.^.., orders of, 4, 15, 46, 163, 179.

265T ' '

J , , alluded to, 10, 15, 16, 101,

184, 192, 209, 249, 258, 263, 280 376 409, 619, 530, 549, 583, 586. '

I > Ordinances of, iu Council, 13,

13,36, 696 (2).

> , , alluded to, 4,12, 82, 87

105.215,337 (2), 267, 383, 341 (2), 358. ^ "

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Cromwell, Oliver — conL

, , papers addressed to, alluded to,

181,319,346,409,427.

, , patent of, 215.

, , petitions to (March 1654), 2, 4,5

(2), 6, 13 (2), 14, 15, 17,18, 20,35 (3), 80, 31, 38, 39, 42 (2), 44, 45, 47, 48-50, 52, 63, 55, 56, 60, 65, 68, 69, 114 (3).

, (April) 71 (2), 74, 75

(2), 77-81, 87, 92, 94, 95, 99, 103- 106, 109(3), 111, 114 (2), 117, 123, 123, 125, 127 (2), 128 (2), 130, 134, 136-139.

(May) 139. 141, 143 (2),

148, 153, 153, 155 (3), 163 (3), 165, 167 (2), 170 (2), 173 (3), 174, 177, 179, 181, 193,194.

"" 213 (2), 219-223, 225.

, (July), 243, 243, 344,

247-251, 255, 258-280,362-265,271, 272, 277.

, (Aug.) 280, 38S, 284 (2),

286 (2), 288 (2), 289 (3), 293 (5), 394 (4), 297, 298 (3), 303 (2), 308 (2), 309, 311, 315, 319, 321, 335 (3), 541.

, ...... (Sept) 326, 331, 334

(3), 344 (2), 345 (2), 348, 351 (2), 352 (2), 357-359, 363 (3), 373.

, , (Oct.) 382 (2), 385, 389.

(Kov.) 389-394, 400,

401.

, , (Dec.) 406, 409 (3),

410,

, , undated, 431, 424 (3),

425 (2).

, ,ftUudedto, 14,38, 92, 104,

135, 174. 193, 197, 210, 215, 216, 245, 278, 307, 361, 898, 403, 456, 570.

, , petitions lo, referred to Council,

see Council, petitions referred to.

,and Coancil, petitions, &c. to, 13,

25, 27,48-50, 52 (2), 71, 75, 91 ,92, 123, 126, 131, 138, 145, 152, 160, 163, 165, 166, 182, 189, 194, 196, 207 (2), 314, 216, 226, 230, 242 (2), 243, 247, 255, 256, 265, 266, 287, 294, 305 (2>, 306 (3), 313, 316, 336, 342, 343, 351, 366, 873, 374, 376, 395, 399 (2), 405, 410, 421 (3), 424.

, plate for, 92, 93, 336, 413, 414,

454.

, , pos-'eSKions of, 216.

, , proclamations of, 119, 184, 185.

■... , .alluded to, 158, 186, 201,

245.

, , references of, 31, 114, 116,139,

148, 171, 244, 251, 352, 255, 260, 377 ; see also Council, petitions referred to.

, , alludedto, 175, 467.

, regiment of, 40, 70 (2), 106,

145, 187(2), 201. 225,237,245,252, 293, 305, 318, 414, 444.

, , repreaenlations to, 4, 117.

Cromwell, Oliver — coal.

, , returns made to, 305.

, , Beoretarj of. see Malin, Wm.

, , servants of, 433.

, , signatuTee of. 38,65, 105, 152,

165. 171, 189, 252, 318, 335, 394, 419.

, , speech of, alluded to, 378.

, , speeches, &c. against, 89. 176,

208, 246, 324, 825, 408, 437. , steward of, ^ee Maidstone, John,

and Waterboase, Natb. ubjeotfi referred to, 4, 21,28,

35, 36, 67, 77, 92, 97, 126, 332, 406,

582.

, tradespeople of, 374.

, .warrant of, 391.

, warrants of, alluded to. 161,

227, 232, 267.

, watermen of, 450.

, ,wine for, 66, 83.112 433(2),

484.

, , writiugs. &c. in favour of, 62.

, writings against, 282-283.

, writs of. alluded to. 202.

Elizabeth, lady Cromwell, his wife,

44, 46. 395.

, Lord Richard (eldest son), 401.

, Col. or Lord Henry, (second son), .

313,328, 440, 594. , , as Lieut.-General in Ireland,

331, 382, 464,471,477,

, letter of, 565.

Croobe. Jlr., Bedfordshire, 334. Crooksbaven, 570. Cross, Thos., petition of, 570. Crossnib, John, certificate of, 512. Crostbwaite, Thos.. 338, 352, 353.

, petition of, 352.

Ctowe, the. 535.

Crowland, co. Lincoln, 327.

Crown, the. 68, 128.

lands of. see Charies I., lauds o£

rents, &c„ 127, 128.

Croiball, CO. Derby. 596.

Cruso, John, letters of, 472, 480, 496.

Crux Easton, Hants, 289.

Cubitt, Capt. Jas., 297, 486, 518. 520, 575.

, .letters of, 468, 476,480, 485,

491. 492. 518, 521. 525, 530. 537, 564,

568, 574, 584.

Jos., petition of, 143.

CuJlen, Scotland. 198. Cullen, Wm., letter of, 538, Culmer, Mr., 599. Culmstock, CO. Devon, 248. Culross, Scotlacd, 198. Cumberland, commissionets of, 353.

.inhabitants of, 295, 318.

, petition of. 294.

, places in. 54, 167, 852.

Cumminge, Kobt., 30.

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Cnniugham, William, Earl of Gleucairii, 339.

, Ja9.,339.

Cupid and Venus, tapestrj, 457.

Curie, Capt., 540.

Currej", ThoB., petition of, 136.

CnrtciDe, Ann, 49.

Curtis, Capt. Edm., 55, 56, 517.

Cnrzon, Sir Jno., H7.

, Thos., 596.

Cust, Rich., letter to, 395.

, Sam., letter to, 395.

CuBtom House, Loudon, 91, 112, 334, 398, 405, 425, 474, 577.

, letters dated from, 112,576 (2).

CuBtoniB, impoHs, &e., 4,48, 117,118, 119, 128, 155, 310, 217, 259, 334, 583.

, Act for, 19.

.Commissioners for, 19,83, 112,119

(2), 128, 129, 144(2), 152, 156,230 (2), 252, 254, 287 (2), 321, 334, 347, 363, 364, 369, 374, 389, 391, 444, 493, 572, 584 J see also Navy and CustoniB.

, certificate by, 83.

, , eleikof, 558.

, letters to, 113,391.

, letters of, 113,540.

,. references to, 38, 129,217,223,

2S9, 272.

, , wammta to, 434, 435,441 (4),

447-453, 456.

, , reports of, 88 (2),

, , , aUuded to, 85, 86, 287.

, contingencies of, payments from, 16G.

, fanners of, 355, 363.

, officers of, 27, 173,493,497,504,569,

572, 585, 586.

, , letter of, 583.

, warrants to, 152 (3),

, , alluded to, 240.

Customs and eseise. Commissioners fbr, 309, 342, 343, 355, 455.

warrantsto, 433, 434,440.

, freedom from, 66, 91, 112, 133,

146, 156, 181, 240, 254, 411, 433 (2), 434 (3), 436, 437, 440, 441 (8), 443 (2).

, payments from or cliarges on,

12,35, 81,85,101, 144, 187,214,223, 237,252,260,290,417, 558. payment ot, 83 (2), 140, 155,

Cuttance, Capt. Eoger, letter of, 517, 522.

Cuynac, Marquis de, 436.

Cypher, papers written in, 324, 408.

D.

Daines, Rob., certificate nf, 484. Daking, Dakiiifi, or Deakin, Capt. or Kear- Adm. Geo., 642, 583.

, , letter ot 543.

, , pay of, 241,626.

Dalby.Wm., 61 (2), 385. Dale, Wm., 437.

Daliell, Rob., certificate by, 260. Dalkeith, Scotland, 31, 35.

, letters dated from, 135, 165.

Dalton, Wm., 379, 445.

Danes, tbe, 350.

Danger, Wm., 557, 559.

Daniel, Col. Wm., 333.

Daniell, Capt Thos., letter of, 495.

Danish business, see Denmark, treaty with.

ship, see Denmark, ships of.

DauCzic, 492.

ships of, 47B.

Danvers, Sir John, 445.

, Mr., 11.

Dare, Capt. Eobt., 47. Darley, Rich., certificate by, 164. Damelly, Rich., petition of, 49. Dartford, Eent, 546. Dartmouth, 400, 491, 531.

letters dated from, 539, 584.

, mayor of, 400.

, ships at, to, or from, 175, 527,531,

539, .557.

, shipH of, 36, 301, 468.

Daure, W., report by, 168.

Davall, Thos., and family, pass for, 437.

DaTenant, Wm., or Sir Wm., 107 (3), 334,

439.

, case of; 106.

, petitions, &c„ of, 106, 107,

192. Davenport, Wm., 66. 110. Davis or Davies, Gabriel, 468.

, John, 461, 499, 665, 578.

, letters, &c., of, 681, 650, 558,

564.

, letter to, 531.

, Thos., letters of, 176,523.

, Wm., fishmonger, assignments by,

110 (3).

, Wm., soldier, 377.

Davje, Wm., 296. Dawgs, Wm,, 82. Dawson, Geo., alderman of Newcastle-on-

Tyne, 115, 133 (2). , , certificate by, 217.

George, treasurer of the Committee

for Advance Money, 409.

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Day, Rioh., 533,

, Rob., 279.

Step., 589.

, Cornet Wentworth, 246, 456.

, surgeon, 533.

Dayrell, Edm., 58 (2), 110. Deacon, Rich., 188, 233, 301. DeakinB, Rear-Admiral, see Dattina. Deal, 422, 530, 550, 559, 594.

Caslle, governor of, 577.

, powder for, 191.

, letters dated from, 506, 527, 530.

, minister of, 586.

, ships at, 530.

Dean Forest, 156, 157 (2), 403, 555, 573, 575,

579, , ironworka, Sec, in, 41,329 (2),

403, 469, 549.

, Little, letter dated from, 549.

Deane, John, Marshal-general, 585.

,Capt. Jos., 891.

Major-Gen. Rich., 249, 283,318, 348,

463, 559, 587.

, Marj, widow of, 318, 338,

, , , and children of, 25a.

, Capt, 267.

, Co!., 205, 237.

Mr., 439.

Deans and Chapters' lands, 4, 82, 97, 108, 124,

143, 151, 170-172, 181, lea, 197, 303,

815, 362, 421.

sale of. Act for, 142, 173.

, commitlee, contractors, or

trustees for, at Gurney Hoase, 4, 93,

99, 141, 170, 171, 178, 182, 194.

, , , reference to, 171.

, , treasnrera of, or Gumey

, .payments by, 183,

438, 448, 450, 458. , treasury for, or Guroey

House treasury, 57, 70, ISO, 181. , , payments from, 180,

241, 304. Dehenham, oo. Suffolk, luinislers at, 147. Debentures, see Public Faith Bills. Deer, 10.

De la Forest, Ant., petition of, 133. Delamain, Eich., 224. Delaval, Thos., 384. Dc la Valle, Rohl., 100. Delft, HoUand, 345,

Delinquency, 56, 311, 321, 323, 345, 846, 403. Delinquent landlords, see Landlords. DeUnquentS, 21,a3,2.%34, 46, 79, 110, 155,

167, 175, 194, 207, 243, 248, 271, 273,

278, 383, 284, 298, 811, 343, 595.

compositions of, 242, 251.

commissioners for, iee Haberdashers'

Hall Commissioners.

, , treasurers for, see Goldsmiths"

Hall Treasurers.

, estates or lands of, 29, 31, 59, 79 (2),

95, 108, 110, 173, 194,208, 214, 249, 267, 269, 285, 317, 321, 823, 325, 401, 405, 406, 4L4, 454.

, , sale of. Act for, 96, 105,267.

, pajTQents from, 79.

, , , trustees for, «ee Drnry

House Trustees.

Dell, Win., master of Gonvill and Cains, Cam- bridge, 169.

, minister, 334,

Denbigh, aldermen, &0. of, 330 (3).

Ca-stle, 196.

minister at, 339.

Denbighshire, justices of, 40, 21E.

.places in, 355, 897.

, prothonotary iu, 34.

, sequestration commissioners in, 329,

Dendy, Capt. Edw., aerjeant-al arms to Coun- cil, 100, 156, 175,310, 272,296, 301, 307, 309, 342. 378.

, ceT«ficateby,373,

, , deputies of, 402, 456.

, , payment to, 449,

, , prisoners in custody of, 112,

168, 196, 197, 203, 326, 242, 286, 375, 389, 392 (2).

, , troop of, 5.

112,

166,411,

434-439,441 (2), 4 Deuham, Jno., 174. Denholmes, Jno., 32, 33. Dening, Roger, 497. Denitt, Edw., see Dennett. Denmark, King of (Christian IV.), 391.

(Frederic III.), orthu Dane, 8

350,;

J, 440. ,, ambassador to, 91, ,, deputy of, 44 , , treaty with, £

■3, 207, 237, 393.

(2), 307. Denmark, 247,296, 350. , ships of, or Danes, 103, 203, 461,

481 (3).

, captures by, 80.

, taken prize, 189, 203.

Dennett or Denitt, Lieut. Edw., 464, 476.

, , letter of, 505.

Dennison, Mr., 505.

Denny, WiUiam and Mary. 133. 224, 401,

, , petitions of, 133, 133, 195.

, Master, 529.

Dent, minister, 427. Denton manor, 354. Deptford, 350, 433, 470, 474. 483, 434. 485,

48S, 501, 503, 510, 537, 533, 558, 560,

585, 587,591,

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D eptford — conl.

, dockg at, 574,

doctjard at, 587.

, , master attendant at, see Scott,

Thos, , ofaoers of, 461, 520, S31, 571

(2), 574. , letters dated from, 468, 473, 478, 484,

486, 498, 497, 499, 501, 504, 505, 507

(2), 511, 513 (2), 527, 633-534, 543

(2), 544, 547. 550, 556, 561, 564, 565,

568, 573, 584,

residente ia, 258, 578.

, ships at, 478, 513, 526, 531, 534, 540,

542, 543, 551, 573, 57S, 690, 594.

, Ebip8 building at, 536.

, sMjis to or from, 493 (2), 601, 604

(3), 518, 528,633, 660, 665,671, 576,

687.

, shipwrights at, 536.

, sick and wounded at, 139.

, stores at or from, 558, 5G4, 565, 575,

Derby, Countess of, see Stanley.

Derby House Commitlee, London, 47, 185,

343, 349. Derbyshire, justices of peace for, 303.

.places in, 72, 73,80,98 (3), 595.

.receiver of, 146.

, riots in, 211.

Derilar harbour. 350.

Dermott, Rich., muster master, 16, 370,

374, 380.

, letters of, 504, 512, 531.

Detry, bishop of, or " my lord " (Dr. John

Bramhal!), 2, 8. Desborow or Diaborow, Isaac, 257.

petition of, 212.

, Maj.-Gen. or Admiral John, 100, 114

(2). 277. 330, 370, 376, 377, 397 (2),

404, 410, 413, 414, 437, 462, 543, 566,

567, 573, 677, 579, 585. , as member of Council, 3,30,49,

54, 73, 116, 121, 161, 189-19! (2),

203, 207, 210, 212, 214, 217, 223,

227, 342, 263, 258, 263 (2), 267, 368,

276, 284, 287, 295, 396, 891, 395, 397.

, , letter of, alluded to, 413.

, .letters to, 131, 415, 459,523,

530, 538, 683, 686, 587, 588, 593. Dessella-noye, Arnold, 485. Dethick, John, 369. Doverenx, Robert, Earl of Essex, 33, 109,

141, 256, 280. 298, 399. 332.

Nioh, 323, 269,

Deyeril!, Capt. Jno., regiment of, petition of,

74. DeTilla, alias Wheeler, 85. Derizea castle and park, 130. Devonshire, county committee of, 207, 345.1

, justices of peace for, 400.

, places in, 56, 57, 207. 209, 247, 248,

279, 346, 352, 479.

Dewart Casseil, 370. Dewye, Josias, 553,

, petition of, 153.

Dickinson. Capt. Sam,, 190, 241, 422-424,

554, 570.

, , certificate of, 570.

, , letters of, 473, 560.

, , petition of, 422,

Dickons, Jno., 30 (2). Dieppe, 437,438, 479.

, gOTernor of, see Montigay, M. de.

, letter dated &oni, 178.

.merchants of; 60 (2).

, residents in, 31, 373.

ships of, 42, 60 (3), 145 (2), 178 (2),

265, 308, 369, 410, 442, 537, 582. , ships to or from, 60, 101, 308, 440,

442, 539, 589.

, travellers to or from, 71, 86, 305.

Digbey, John, letter of, 537, Dighy, John, 1st. Lord Dighy, 195.

, George. 2nd Earl of Bristoi, 185.

, John, brother of, 195, 196, 203

(2), 221, 226, 258, 287, 449.

J , petitions of, 242, 287.

, , grandmother of, 242.

, Sir Kenelm, 405.

Dike, Capt., 412, 419,

Dillingham, Wm., Master of Emannel College,

Cambridge, petition of, 52. Dillon, Col. Chas., 181, Dimocke, Mr., 584. Dinglej, CO. Northampton, 67, 89. Ding^vall, Scotland, 135, 198. Dinnison, Ambrose, letter of, 486,

, Marg., letter of, 482.

, husband of, 482.

Dirleton, Countess of, see Maiivell.

Diaborow, see Desborow.

Discoveries of frauds, concealed lands, debts,

moneys, &e., 113, 230 (2), 265, 268

269, 288.290,397,303, 816 (2). 317

323,343,359,860, commissioners for, 21, 154, 166 (2),

330, 265, 268.

..., Ordinance for, 230.

Dixon, John, 438.

, Miles, letter of, 531.

, Tobias, 377.

Dobbins, Wm., Commissary-gene rai, 215, 268,

Dobell, Bob., 585.

Doctors' Commons, London, lutlera dated from, 47, 145, 200, 203, 407, 409, 413 119. '

Dod, minister, 427.

,Mre., 374.

Dodd, Wm., 338, 354.

Dogger, or Dogger Bank, ships on, to, or from, 103. 1 1 1, 465, 473, 479, 481, 494.

• , letters dated from, 475 (3),

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Dogs, export of, 377- Dolman, Lieut.-Col., 437. Dolton, Wm., 83.

, , potitioQ of, 13.

Domvill, Nich., 2S9. Dorm, Wm., letters ot, 470, 485, 504. Donnington Okstle, co. XJucoln, 5, 273. Doran, Wm,, 191, 359, 436 (2), 441. Dorchester, 163, 174, 272, 426, 439.

gaol, prisoners in, 305, 383.

Dorindo or Dorimdo, Eman Marines, 398,

407. Dorislana, Isaac, 449. Dormer, Anth., 79.

, William, and Frances, pass for, 438.

Dornoch, Scotland, 198. Dorrell, John, 487.

auditor, 437.

Dorsetshire, 162, 20O, 305,

, pirates in, 161, 169.

, places in, 35, 86, 248, 300.

Dort, Holland, 346.

Douglas, Rob. Lord Bulhaven, 48.

Dove, Capt. David, 426, 482.

,Elias, 427-429.

, Mr., 526.

Col., 858.

Dover, the (sloop), 465 (2).

, officers of, 465.

Dover, 71. 101, 190,203(2), 275,363,385,

443, 459, 477 (2), 50?, 546.

Castle, 187, 191.

.governor of,s«f Kelsey, Lient.-

Col. ITiomas.

letter dated from, 191.

clerk of the passage at, 275.

, constaWe of, 241.

, exports from, 437-.443.

, letters dated ftom, 190,463,464,469,

474, 477, 481, 485, 488, 490, 491, 502

(2), 504 (2), 508 (2), 511. 519, 520,

536 (2), 527, 530 (2), 532, 533 (2),

548,553, 559,571.577,581,586 (2),

590.

, mayor of, 490.

navy agents at, see Green, Thos. i

While, Thos. , persons at, 38, 183, !93, 463, ,504,

513, 589.

post, 463.

postniaBtec, 325.

, prize officers at, 479, 481, 594.

, residents in, 258, 578.

wad, letters dated from, 71, 258, 469,

470,477,481, 502, 518,

Bbipmasters in, petition of, 470.

ships at, 71, 101, 401 (2), 468, 485,

490, 523, 548, 553.

, ships of, 188,258.

, ships to or from, 101, S58, 363, 469,

487, 499, 502, .508, 518, 622, 523, 526,

569, 577.

Dovor— eo!i(.

, siclt and wounded at, 29, 469.

, town clerk of, 490.

, travellers to or ftom, 86, 187, 195,

203, 325, 565. Dowdee, prisoner, 112. Dowding, Chris,, 439. Dower, Thos., certificalo of, 512, Down manor, 338. Downe, Earl of (Thos. Pope), S3, Downes, Edw., 110.

, Jas., 103.

, Jno., 103.

Col, John, 360.

, Wm,, 103,

Downham, Fras., 203, 208, 286, 449, 454.

, , petition of, 374.

Downing, Geo., Scoutmaster-general, 166,

, , letter to, 41.

references to, 78, 144.

Downs, the, 429, 430, 517, 521, 525, 531, 540, 543, 545, 546, 552,

, letters dated from, 101,186,206,476,

488, 493,498(2), 502, 503, 509(2), 510,517, 529, 535-537, 539-541, 54,'i- 547, 552, 553-555, 56B-569, 571- 573.

, ships in, 55 (2), 185, 190, 193, 206,

308, 324, 383, 422, 425, 470, 484, 488, 492 (2), 497, 499, 502, 504, 510. 511, 514, 515, 519 (2), 532, 530, 631, 538. 545, 547, 552, 554. 555, 557, 565-567, 568, 571, 573 (2), 577, 580.

, ships to or from, 488(2), 492 (2),

494, (3), 495, 503, 518, 522, 524, 538, 535, 539, 544, 648, 550, 565, 560, 665, 568, 572, 575, 578, 581, 582, 589 (2). Drake, Jos,, 219. Drakeford, Wn;,, p.tition of, 401. DriijcQt, Hum,, petition of, 424. Drayton, Roger, 30. Drayton, co. Salop, 174. Drew, Capt, Bob., 474.

, , letters of, 491, 581, 585.

Driffield, Great, co. York, minister of, 326. Drumlanerick, Lord, 441. Drummond, Sir Pat., 2. Drunkenness, suppreBsion of, 230. Drury House, London, 222, 266, 418.

trustees at, for sale of delinquents'

lands, 27, 29, 105, 108 (2), 174, 184, 222 (2), 266, 267 (2), 268, 301, 838 (2), 405,

, registrar of, 415.

, .report of 108.

, surveyors and clerks of, 54, 105

(2), 108, 184 (2), 249, 267.

, , petitions of, 104,266.

if, 249,266,389,401,

rant of, alluded to.

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Drury House — cvh.!.

, treasnty of, 173, 401.

, , payments by, 5", 117,

141.

paymtat to, 222.

Drywood, T., 497.

Dublin (city), 15, 60, 233, 308, 451, 468, 471,

480,485, 499, 605,571, 573 (2), 575,

582 (2).

, aldenuan of, see Hutciinsoo, Dan.

bay,464, 498, 580.

letters dalfiil from, 477, 582 (2),

587, 689. , commifisioners in, 516, 5.'i9 ; see also

Irelitnd, commissioners in.

gamson 47.

governor of, see HewsoD, Col. Jno.

, , late, 47 (2).

letters dated from, 16, 47,485, 551,

565, 569, 578, 589.

, merchant of, 180.

, ships at, io, or from, 47, 61 (2), 186,

436, 464, 476, 504, 506, 516, 560 (2), 563 (2), 564 (2), 56S (2), 570, 575,

, troops to or from, 80, 181,

Dublin, county, JandB in, 80 (2), 317, 321,

421. Duchy, the, 298.

chamher, 421.

court, 175.

,or Datcby House, Ijondon, 8.

Ducie, Capt lUch., letters of, 559, 579.

Duckenfield, 393.

Daokingfield, Rich.,29.

DuoklingtoQ, CO. Warwick, rector of, 248.

Dudman,.the,.523.

Duellers, 174.

DtielB, 115 (2), 170, 175, 184, 203 (2), 224,

237, 244. ■

Duke, And., letters of, 404, 413.

, , hrother of 404.

Dulwich College, master, &c. of, petition of,

276. Dumares!], John, 66.

Dumbarton, 198 (2), 199, 339 (2), 471 (2), Damfties, 198, 199, 367. Bu Meslin, Lord, 433. Dumoisnier, Chas,, 439. Du Moulin, Jjewis de, petition of, 392.

, Peter, 892, 409.

Dunbar, Scotiand, 199. Dunbar, Wm., 4S4. DuDcannon, Ireland, 403. Dnndee, 76, 198 (2), 370. Dunftniline, Scofland, 199. Dnnford, Josia, 464. Dangeness, Kent, 498.

, letters dated from, 499, 500.

, ships to or from, aj8, +99 (2).

Duukin, Mark, 578.

Dunkirk, 38, 181, 314, 405, 546.

, Admiralty at, 401, 414.

, ships at, to, or from, 101, 251, 258,

4-15, 464, 508, 518, 547, 573 (3), 581,

ships of, or Dunkirkers, 485, 565.

, travellers to or from, 191, 436, 5G9.

Dunne, Thoa., 216, 284, Dunning, Edw., 55.

, , deposition o^ 55.

, , petition of, 55.

, .Tno., deposition of, 55.

, Saml., deposition of, 55.

,Thos„3.'i4.

DunstafBhago, Scotland, 382.

Dunster, co. Somerset, letter dated from, 281.

Dunsterville, Thos., 7.

Burette, Mdme,, 112.

Durham (city), assizes at, 63, 204 (2).

dean and chapter of, 315.

, gaol in, prisoners in, 204.

, justices of peace of, 384.

, mayor of, 384.

Durham, bishopric of, 245.

, county, high sheriff of, 204,

nof, 2

, inhabitants of, 863.

, petitions of, 63, 204.

.judges for, 204.

, places in, 302, 363, 376, 384.

, records in, keeper of, 204.

Durie or Dary, eo. Fife, Scotland, 125, Dumford, Capt., widow of, 543. Ducnford Kectory, co. Wilts, 210. Dnry, John, 281,431. Dutch, the, 64, 74, 80, 118, 304 (2), 3; 408, 425, 530, 567.

admirals, 176 (2).

arljsans, 268, 354.

coast, see Holland, coast of.

colours, 409.

East India ships	capt	re of,	102	103
(2), 122
, fleet or	men-of-w		29,31		113
147, 176	304, 425	473	475,		527,

577.

, engagements with, 7, 4.

(2), 93, 94, 103 (3), 111, 179, 185, 192,200,251, 304,336,341, 375, 459, 462, 473, 478, 486, 502, 506, 5)2, 514, 524, 529, 531, 533, 535, 541, 543, 546, 548, 553, 574, 577, 579, 586 590-592, 593.

176 (2).

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GENERAL INDEX.

.... pirates, 471.

... prisoners, 41 (2), 113, S04.

, ailowanecs to, 59, 461.

... ships or Hollanders, 80, 183, 201, 354, 256, 296, 297, 350, 863, 369, 409, 422, 463, 464, 470, 477, 480, 481 <3), 483, 485, 486, 4S9 (B), 491 (2), 492, 501, 513,',519, 521, 523, 530, 531, 537, 551, 553, 557, 585, 595.

, oaplures by, 82, 113, 143, 192,

465, 467, 477, 480, 484, 488, 521, 528, 554.

, eapturee of, 102, 103, 113. 140,

143, 147, 200, 465,.477, 486, 4

..., treaty with, 38,51 (2), 69, 189, 203.

90, 577.

370.

, 197,

ee Holland. Duchy.

Dutchy Iloaae, Button, Rich., 373,

, Wm., petition of, 286.

Dyke, Thos., petition of, 394. Dysart, Scotland, 199.

Earl Marshal of Scotland, see Keith, Wm.

Earle, Walter, order of, 206.

Earninjr, Capt. Ant., letters of, 500, 522.

Eaet country timber, 486.

Easter term, adjournment of, 76, 82, 83, 87.

Eaetbam, Co. Chester, 358.

inhabitants of, petition of, 357.

, minister of, 357.

£a«t India company, 4, 162, 389.

Indies, 580, 589.

, ships to or from, or East In-

diamen, 297, 374, 479-481, 489. , , Dutch, taken prize, 102,

es, 594.

Eastland oommoditi

East Lothian, 196.

EaslOQ, Phil., 558,

Eastwicke, or Estwick, Aid., 204, ;

Eastwood, ThoB., 505.

Eaton, .Tno., 248 (2), 300,

, Capt., see Eyton.

Ebume, Capt. And., letters, of, 4i Eccleston, Bich., 136. Eddy, Step., petition of, 193. Edgar, Edm., 532, 542. , , petitions of, 531,5;

Edge, Tim., 110,

Edgefield, co. Norfolk, minister of, 193. Edinample, Scotland, laird of, 333, Edinburgh, 32, 233,

., corporation, &e., of, petition of, C

, court of justice in

n ale in, 69 (2),

, letter dated from, 126.

, members for, 198.

, merchants of, 32 33.

Edisbury, John, 34. Edmonds, Edw., 39, 159.

, , petilJOQs of, 39, 115.

Edward III,, 239. Edward IV., 103, 149. Edward VI., 595. Edwards, John, 463,

, Wm., 335, 455.

Edwin, Capt. John, 296.

, , certificate of, 469.

Egham, or Red Deer Walk, Windsor, 11.

Eglinlon, Earl of, see SetOQ.

Egyptian yoke, 295.

Elgin, Scotland, 197, 198.

Eliott, Scotland, 163.

Elizabeth, Queen, 116, 170,

, Acts of, 41, 136, 400,

Ellen's road, letlecs dated from, 9 (2), 14 29 37, 51 (2), 69, 463 (2), 470, 475.

, ships in, to, or from, 9 (2), 51.

Ellinor, Dan., 466.

Elliott, Cap!. Thos., 162, 189 (2), 466.

letters of, 493. 517, 547, 554,

567. Ellis, David, 300.

, Huo., Ap Hugh Ap,300.

Peter, 480, 586.

, , letters of, 510, 558.

, Thos., 685.

, Wm., solicitor-general, 24, 187, 235,

292, 293, 397, Ellison, Eobt., petition of, 80. Elliatoo, Isaac, 452.

, , petitions of, 264 (3).

, John, son of, 264 (2), 452.

, daughter of, 464.

Elmie, John, 694. Elsing, Hen., 51.

executors and children of, 343.

, letter of, 459.

Elsinore, Demnark, harbour of, 80.

Elton, Major Rich., governor of Hull, 489,

523.

, certificate by, 4.

, letter of, 486.

■r Eloiocs, Edw., 141, 28,

'6.

petitions of, 141,214

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GENEEAL INDEX.

625

Ely, Bishop of, late, 273.

, isle of, bailiff of, 327.

, ichabitaDta of, petition of, 327.

, memberg of Parliament for, 20S, 330,

337 (2), 33G. £17 House and Savoj Hospital, London, 66,

116, 275 (3),

i, 275.

391,419, 588.

IS paid at, 53. as, 44, 116.

, , payment to, S2T.

, treasury at, 44.

Embleton, Cnthbert, petition of, 547.

Embree, John, Borveyor of works, 17, 32 (2), 66, 70, 88, 99 (2), 127, 174, 203, 296, 309, 347 (3), 394, 400.

.bills of, 394.

paymentato, 373,445, 447, 450,

453, 457, 458.

, , petitions of, 163, 243, 393.

Emden, 427-429.

, consul, &c. of, 427.

, resideate id, 4S7, 428.

, ships of. 434, 427, 429.

Emerton, Mr., 70,

Emery, Mr., 256.

Emott, Laoncelot, 170, 30O (2).

, , petition of, 170.

Empecour, Wm., 285.

EmpsoD, Eob., 367.

Enchnisen, ship of, 376, 481.

End, Step., 383, 384.

Enfield Parka and Chase, Middlesex, 95, 168 (2), 341.

Enford, CO. Wilts, 221.

Engineer-general, see Roseworm, John.

Enghrad.or the nation, 15, 17,21,29, 31 (2), 53,69, 80, 87,95, 108,117, 131, 140, 148, 152, 153, 168, 173, 176, 201, 203, 289, 340, 258, 259, 273, 279, 282, 300,824, 331,348,345, 350,358, 366, 368, 404, 407, 417, 421, 427, 429, 431,434, 508, 516, 574, 693.

bBnishment from, 175, 184, 353, 354,

, boroughs of, members for, SOI, 202.

, coasts of, 870, 429.

, commissioners of, 104.

, counties of, 33, 159 (2), 180, 201,

257, 408, 421.

, , members for, 201 (2), 202.

, , sheriffs of, 201 (2), 202, 313

(3), 318.

, , letters to, 201, 369.

, departure from, 2, 359,441, 543.

, forces in or ftom, 76, 332,385; see

, government of, see Goyernment.

...., highways of, see Highways.

, imports to, 64, 91, 140, 165, 354.

, invasion of, 90, 159, 173, 373.

pe4a.

England— coni.

kings of, 346 (3), 430 [ see o&o Charles

I. and II.

, lands in, 58, 116.

laws of, 135, 334, 335, 339,

, liberties of, keepers of, see Great Seal,

, master gnnner of, 395.

, merchant adventurers of, see Mer- chant Adventurers,

, merchants of, see English merchants,

, North, or northern counties of, 94, 163,

164, 240, 245 (2), 246, 294.

, Parliament for, see Parliament.

, peace, &c., of, 335, 237, 339, 240,

243.

, peace with, 147, 237.

people of, see English.

, persons in, 103, 314, 268.

, ports of, 19 (3), 36, 113, 117, 121,

140, 153, 184, 190, 217, 259, 350, 385, 436 (2), 442, 549.

, , officers of, 21.

, , , letter to 243.

, , persons stayed at, t9o, 196.

, postmasters in, 408.

aerrices in, 13, 14 (3), 53, 58, 78, 391,

445, 44G.

, ships of, sec English ships.

, ships to or from, 15,63,143, 177, 200,

205,210,403, 543.

, state of, verses on, 430.

, tobacco in, see Tobacco.

, towns and cities of, 301, 203, 295.

, Iravellers to or from, 71, 101, 109,

133, 161 (2), 199, 3O0, 337, 375, 319, 834, 865, 395, 40O, 434, 440, 473, 539.

, union of, with Scotland, 90 (2), 113,

140. 153.

, West of, or the West, 14, 17, 280, 534

(2>.

inglish, 43, 60. 74, 148, 149, 167, 373, 364, 373, 40SI, 439.

artizans, 148, 149.

boys, 427.

captiTBB, 94, 95, 277.

coin, 93.

fleet, 409; s«e ako Fleet.

gentry, 104.

,.....,. gunpowder, 552.

iron, 118,168.

Israel, 395.

language, 431.

, manufactures, 92, 117.

, mariners, 39, 64, 86 (2), 131, 305,

307 ; see aiso Mariners,

masters, 149.

medicine, father of (Dr. Thos. Syden- ham), 14.

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English — coHi.

men, 37, 64,85, 131, 151, 169, 177

178, 191, 196, 340, 382, 409, 429, 459.

, Btatemeot by, U9.

merchants, 63, 64, 181, 145, 193, S19,

331, 400, 427-429, 491, 581.

, certificate of, 43.

nation, 350,

plantations, 85, 87.

prisoners, 36, 131, 227, 333, 367, 371,

882, 464.

proteslanta, 281.

ships, 29, 31, 51, 131, 147, 177, 297,

302, 304 (2), 319, 383, 40.5, 427, 429,

4S2, 488, 493, 521, 541; see also

soldier, 318.

Bnbsidy, 111.

tobacco, see Tobacco.

Bnsor, Capt. George, 408.

, , Jane, widow of, 409.

, , petition of, 409.

Bppen, Peter, petition of, 434. Epworth, CO. Lincoln, 309. Eqninoctial line, 113. Erastianism, 887, Ermjn, Sir Wm., 279. Errington, Thoa., 115, 123 (3).

, warrant to, US.

Erskine, Aicxander, tMrd Earl of Kellj, 373,

358,452,

, , petition of, 265,

Bsh, CO. Durham, 376. Esmond, Laurence, 106,

, SirThos., 106.

Essex, 174, 358, 483.

, circuit judges of, BIS, 268.

Earl of, see Devereux.

places m, 113, 1!7, 134, 162, 169,

au9, 232, 296, 341, 406, 427.

, sheriff of, 313.

Escwicii, Sampson jun,, petition of, 152.

, Step., letter of, 152.

, Aid., see Eastwick.

Eton College, pension to, 156.

, scholars in, 294.

Eure, George, Lord or Major Eure, 164,

267.

, petitions of, 163, 164.

Europe, 121.

Enster, Walter, 195.

Evangehcals, 431 (2).

Evans, Peter, 444.

Everett, Peter, certificate by, 138.

GENERAL INDEX.

Esehequer, 15,

Svery,

John, letter of, 496. ., Sir S

Bvjas Hundred, co. Hereford, 313. Ewell, Mr., 484.

, widow, 546.

Exchange, bills of, 4i6.

..,, auditors of, 81, 157, 253, 334, 335,

426, 437. ..., Barons of, 47, 312, 367, 354,400;

see also Pepjs, -^, and Thorpe, Eras. ... chambers, 298. ....charges on, 257, 260,268,385,405,

409, 410. ,.., Court of, 93, 145, 188, 266 (2).

..., , decrees of, 5.

..., , officers of, 398, 332, 395.

,.,, Ordinance Ibr bringing all reTenues

into, 215, 275, 3i2, 356, 358, 392 (2),

409. ..., , exceptions to, allowed, 233,

227 (2), 249, 250, 358, 267, 275,

276 (2), 321,322, 326, 351, 352,392,

Thomas. ..., tellers of, 157, 272 (2), 367. .... treasurers of, 381, 390. ..., treasury of, see Treasury, se, 5, 17 (3), 19, 35, 36, 48, 93, 117-119,

149, 151, 168, 372, 375, 835, 356, 426

(2). .... Acta and Ordinances for, 17 (2), 35,

78,90, 118, 119, 151, 153, 316, 337,

338, 348. ..., Commissioners for, 17, 35, 83, 86, 87,

119, 153, 156, 173, 353, 254, 375, 393,

334,338,343, 360,391, 426; see also

Customs and Excise.

., complaint to, ., note of, 549. ., references ti

455.

0, 3, 90, 168, 197, 447,451, 452 (3>,

, Commissioners for appeals on, orders

of, 153, 293.

, .report of, 173.

money, 416.

, freedom ftom, 549 ; see also Cus- toms and Excise, freedom firom.

office, 272.

, officers of, 334, 354.

, salaries of, 151.

— ...... payments from, or charges on, 35,

81, 180, 237, 252, 358, 376, 304, 325, 338, 843, 347, 856, 393, 408.

payment of, 329; see also Customs

and Excise.

revenues, 151.

treasury of, 83.

Exeter, 247, 280 (3), 400, 521.

articles, 338,

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GENERAL INDEX.

Exeter — coni.

Csetle, 100,376.

, letter d&ted from, SS5.

, Dean and Chapter of, 56, 347.

, letters dated from, 529, 359, 550.

, merchant of, 223.

, pri Sonera at, 17, 36, 121, 400, 441,

ExloiA (CO. Wilts,), 114.

Eyton, Eemitb, 34.

or Eaton, C^t., regiment of, 114,

120.

lE'abian, Laurence, 257.

Fairclough, Rich., 376, 353.

Fairfex, William, third Viscount Pairfax, 354.

ferdinando, second Baron Fair^ix,

323, 3S4.

, , grandchildren of, 333, 354.

,Xhomas,thirdBiironFairfei, late Lord

General, 18, 33, 81, 94,99, 114(3), leSi 230, 221 (4), 283, 397, 323, 342, 845, 850, 354.

, , certificates of, 164,331.

, letter of, 391.

,Lient.-Col. Fras., petition of, 316.

Fair Isle, 175.

Faith, Capt., 882.

Falconbridge or Fauconberji;, Capf. Thos., Re- ceiver-general of the Eichequer, 7, 8, 44 t3), 66, 75, 146, 179, 180, 205, 313 (2), 355, 359, 260, 318, 322, 335 (3), 355, 395, 396.

, , certificates hj, loi, 137, 157,

390.

„..., , papers by, 138, 396 (2).

, pajmente by, 3, 53,58 (2), 71

(2), 75, 85, 156, 157, 162, 168, 179

(2), 213, 218, 276, 390, 301.

, , payment to, 445.

, , references to, 284, 386, 304,

837. , , reports of, 15, 16, 207, 360,

368. , warrants to, 137, 433 (2), 434,

436, 444 (3), 445, 447. Falkener, John, onjnance officer, 331. , letters of, 469, 496, 505, 510,

526.

, letter to, 546.

Fallowfield, Rich., 439.

ralmoutb, 521, 527, 529, 585.

, letters dated from, 396, 487, 490, 521,

548, 585, 588. , ships at, to, or from, 63, 143, 409,

486, 490, 494, 550, 576, 588. Fanqtuirt, M., 113.

Farelej, Eliz., petition of, S75.

, , hasband of, 275.

FarcTreU, Mr., 474. FargisoD, Mr., 407. Farlj, Capt. Alex,, letters of, 483, 485, 496,

541, 542,548,560,580,588, Farmer, Capt. Jno., 81, 99, 100. , Sir Wm., 20,% 219,;220, 224, 236,

286, 287,

Famborough, co. Warwick, 221.

Famham, co. Deron, 57.

Fair, Wm., 353.

Farrenton, Dan., 474.

Farringdon, Col., 341, 411, 413,^415, 417,

418.

., Jane, wife of, 411, 413, 417.

., 437. 32, 186. Fasts, 50, 368, 369 (2). Fauoonberg, see Filoonbridge. Faversham orFevershajn, 19,36. Fawkard, Rowland, 196, 349.

.petition of, 349.

Anne, 315, 349.

, , petition of, 315,348.

Feake, Chris., 188. Fearmes, Rich., certificate by, 3. Fee farm rent trustees, 335. Felstead, Capt. Huid., 140. , , letter of, 460.

Fenner, Sir Greg., 66.

, Dame Jane, widow of, 66.

Fens and marsh lands, tho, 71, 146, 149, 152,

154 (2), !77, 186.

, adventurers in, 28, 152.

, I committee on, references to, 65,

181.

Penwick, Col., Geo., governor of Berwick,

245, 255, 390.

, .commission to, 211.

, , letter to, 258.

Sii- Joo„ 147.

Col. Roger, 835.

, , executors of, 223, 335.

, Wm., 100.

Ferrom, Edm., 327. Feveraham, sec Favecsham. FiaU or Fyall Road, 206 (2).

, letter dated from, 140.

Field, Jno., accounts of, 158.

, , petitions of, 157, 158.

Fiennes, William, Lord Say and Sele, 20 (21

320. ^ ''

,Col. Jno.,45, 264.

, , certificate by, 264.

■■■■ Col. Nat., member of Council,

119, 123, 124, 126, 138, 134 (3), 144-

146, 156, 161, 162, 174, 181, 191, 203

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Fiennes, Col. Kat., member of Council — coni.

SOS, 214, 2IS, S19, 2S0, 222, 3S1, 225,

346, 249, 252, 253, 257, 260, 281, S85,

346, 365, 375, 383. 389, 393, 401 (2),

403, 407, 410, 414.

, , report of, 220,

Fife, Scotland, 125, 198 (2), 199. Klie, St. John Pierce, see PhilliB. FimlrertoQ, rectory, co. Lincoln, 31B. Pincli, Col. Chas., 205, 237, 238.

,orFyncli, John, 27*, 354, 440.

, Joa., 124.

Fingston, And., 538, Finisterre, Cape, 430. Fiolim, Alex,, 156, 181, 328, 356, 448.

, , petition of, 13.

Picbank or Furbanfc, Geo,, 67, 68, 465.

, , answer of, 68.

First fruits, 259.

Firth, John, 250 (3).

Firth, the, see Frith,

Fisco, MarquiB, 589.

Fish, 326.

, vessels laden with, 143,147, 153,291,

521 (2), 527, 529, 530, 534. Fisher, Fitzjames, 457.

, petidon of, 396.

,Jno., billofcomplaratof, 182,232.

Fisheries or fishing, 2, 15, 16, 27, 51. 57(2),

92, 103, 104, 109, 153, 204, 206, 245,

537.

boats, 119, S25, 536, 537.

, whale, iacpoonere for, 57 (3>.

Fishermen, 205, 474, 475, 491, 514, 520,

Fishman, Wm., petitions of, 13, 33, Fitch, CoL Thos., 255, 260, 276. Fitzgerald, John, Earl of Kildare, 159.

, Woffalia, Eliaoor, Frances, and

Elizabeth, children of, petition of, 159.

, , , payments to, 159, 447.

Fitsgerard, Bich., 58. Fitzwilliama, Col. Oliver, 253.

, , Lady Elianor, wife of, 253,301.

Fhimborougb Head, 366.

, , letters dated from, 478, 482.

Flanders, 181, 210, 324, 443, 464, 499.

passes to, 438, 437, 439 (3).

, ships to or from, 147.

travellers to or from, 187, 355, 423.

Fleet, Capt. Thos., letter of, 536. Fleet, the, 192, 324, 349 (2), 370, 372, 388, 452, 475, 557 ; and casual notices,

, Advocate of, see Fowler, J.

.captains in, 190, 547, 550(2), 551,

557, 560, 563, 573, 579.

, chaplains for, see Ministers.

.charges of, 375, 381,

, designs against, 247.

, flag officers of, pay of, 241.

Fleet, the — conl.

, generals or commanders of, 7,36, 50,

51,69,175,178,231, 380,422,423,460, 476, 480, 487, 491 (2), 498, 499(2), 503, 509, 511, 525 (2), 526, 528, 537, 543 (2). 548, 554, 556, 559, 566. 572, .^77, 578, 582,590 ; see aiso Penn,Wm.; Blijte, Bob. J Desborow, John.

, , letters of, alluded to, 18 (2).

, , letlers to, 121, 206, 251, 439,

488, 550.

, , orders of, alluded to, 506, 547.

, , secrelaiy of, see Creed, Rich.

, money for, 410;

officers of, 439, 477, 483,541, 543,

547.

, provisions for, 37, 175, 186, 501, 549,

557.

, revolt of, 185.

soldiers for, see SoldJerB sent on ship-

, treasurer of, deputy, see Creed, Rich.

, victualling of, 213 (2), 488, 500, 535,

557, 591.

Fleet Prison, London, prisoners in, 65, 366.

, warden of, 366.

Fleetwood, Licut.-Gen. Charles, Commander- in-Chief and Lord Deputy in Ireland, 139, 191, 261, 349, 358, 391,466, 468, 485, 504, 516, 543, 544, 565, 368, 577, 579, 582 (2).

, Sir Gerard, 396.

, Sir Wm., 220, 221.

, Capt., 493.

Fleming, Sir Oliver, master of the ceremonies, 40, 402.

Flemings, 122, 196.

Flemish guns, 576.

, money, 596.

ships, 193, 409, 565.

Fletcher, Jas., 586.

, Thos., bond of, 2.

, Wm., 434,

Mr.,410,555.

Flettvell, Mr., 429.

Flie, the, ships in, 147.

Flintshire, justices of, 40, 218.

places in, 316.

, protbonotary for, 34,

Flower, Mrs., 70.

Flushing, 427-429.

, mercbants of, 428.

residents in, 8.

, ships of, 336, 363, 383, 384, 429,

479.

ships to or from, 143, 363.

Flyer, Fras., 168. Fockin, Geo., 442.

Foliot, Hugh, Bishop of Hereford, 170. Folkstone, 258.

, letter dated from, 499,

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Foote, Capt. Feter, 225.

, , oertificat* by, 103.

, , letters of, 109, 113, 471, 473,

487, 490.

, Sam., petition of, 279.

Aid. Thos., 204.

I'orbeB, Jas., 813, 348. Forces, see Army. Ford, Sir Hen., 230.

, ffich., 395.

, certificate by, 476.

, .letter of, 550.

Thos., letter of, 550.

Focdhfttn, CO- Cambridge, 329.

Foreign commodities or goods, 6, 117, 118,

210, 392,

, imposts on, 117-119.

employment, 92.

letters, 22, 291.

ministers, 215.

money, 63, 122, 147, 148.

nations, 118, 15.^>.

parts, 87, 117, 161, 195, 407.

plantations, 118.

posts, see I'osls.

princes, 181.

eervMje, 370, 515 (2), 519, 649.

stations, 479.

trade, 117.

Foteigaers, see Aliens. Foreland, Fair, 471.

.North, 499.1

Forester, James, Lord Forester, 339, 366. Forests, disposal, sale, or improvement of, 14,

19, 71, 73 (2), 93, 97-99, 146, 167, 169. , Acts. &c. for, 72, 291, 309 (3),

338, 431. „..,.,„, committee on.' see Conocil,

laws for. 72.

, snrvey of. commissioners for, 309.

, four, settled for soldiers' arreais, 166,

300, 307, 309, 31S, 323, 421.

, , Ordinance for, 341, 342.

Forfar, Scotland, 197 (2), 198.

Fornes Felliams, co. Herts, 209.

Forres, SeoUand, 198.

Foctesoue. Col. Kich., 223, 322. 343.

Forth, frith of. 147.

Forward. Jno.. eerlificale by. 24T.

Foster, Ellen, petition of, 137.

., , .husband of. 137.

, Capt. iTich., 461, 469.

, letters of, 469, 477,489,556

Fotherhy, Sidney, 273, 353, 436.

, petition of, 382.

Fouguant, Francis, Lord du Mesnil, 433.

Foantain Head, 304.

Fountaine, Mr,, reference to, 139.

Fowej, ComTall, 218, 476, 486. ..., letters dated from, 93, 94. ,,., ships in or to, 93, 94, 177, 495. Fowlie, Alderman Jno,, 14 (2), 19, 162, 260. 387.

..., , report by, 97.

Fowkett, Mr., 322. Fowle, Peter, 522.

Fowler, John, Judge Advocate of the Fleet, 55, 176, 270,521,564,581.

..., „ letters of, 475, 540.592.

.„, Commissary Thos., 302, 361 (2), 270 (2), 368 (2), 382, 453, 570, 572. 583.

..., , letter of, 565.

Foi, Fras., 374, 353, 373.

, Hum,. 498.

, certificate of, 472.

, John, Acts, &c. of, 596.

, Pelcr, 557, 559.

, Capt. Somerset, 86, 89, 219, 374 (3),

872, 443.

, letter to, 89.

, , trial of, for treason, 233-240.

, Wm., 544.

, , letter of, 480.

, Mr,, 549,

Foxcraft, Geo., 35.

, Mrs,, 56.

Foy, Jas., 337.

.Walter, 162.

Framingham, Heu., certificate of, 473. France, King of (LouisXIV.), 81, 427, 430, 543,

, , ^ent of, ambassador of, 40,

50, 54, 64, 289, 402, 441 (2), 444-447.

with, 73, 82,'l08, 145, 268.

81 (2), 135 (3), 353.

, , , wife of, 195.

France, 73, 118, 316, 324, 329, 382, 400, 407,

430,481.

, admiral of, 32, 43 9.

, coast of, see French coast.

, enmity with, 68.

harbours of, 63.

, horses exported to, 133, 181, 258,

484 <2), 436-442.

, passes to and from, 433-439, 441.

, persons in, 149, 442.

, places in, 32, 160, 305, 363, 376, 377,

539, 543.

, ports in, 437.

, ships of, see French ships.

, ships to or from, 103, 205, 411, 437,

470, 499, 530, 639, 553. , travellers to or from, 133, 148,160,

16i (2), 181, 195, 202. 214,337,258,

286,289,299, 325,395,407,441. Franktort-upon-Oder, 220. Frauds and concealments, see Discoveries of. Frederick, Aid., 304.

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Freebooters, 261. Freeman, John, 5S7,

, Thos., letter of, 469.

Freeze, Jas., 83, French, Dan., 7.

, John, certificate of, 478.

French, 74, 303, 304, 824, 407, 409, 422, 476,

480, 545, 546.

Admiral, see France, Admiral of.

ambassador, see France, King of,

ambassador of.

bosiness, ^58.

captain, 808.

coast, 190, 409, 462, 481, 490,492,

646, 552, 565.

fishers, 520.

fleet, 31, 402, 568, 572, 581.

, captures bj, 29, 63, 200.

, capture from, 200.

, engagements wi&, 29, 32.

forts, 568.

goods, 60, 63, 121, 145.

Greenland Company, 396, 405.

joumttls, 251.

language, 345, 427.

, documents in, 121, 178.

letters of marque and reprisal against,

men, 64, 63, 133, 195, 196, 216, 217,

401, 402, 442, 469, 476.

merchants, 146,216, 217.

plaala^ons, 365, .^34.

prisoners, 304, 382.

prizes, 496.

salt, 557.

teamen, 306.

ships, 113, 176, 291, 301, 364, 366,

433, 475, 481, 490, 491 (2), 494, 500, 521 (3), 523, 534, 537, 539 (2), 554, 555,559,561,569,572,581.

.captures of, 54, 356, 371, 519,

624, 537, 529, 534, 637, 540, 661, 554, 557.

silks, 118.

subjects, 60.

treaty, 407 (2).

wines, 81, 83, 112. 140, 143, 153, 154,

156, 2.'J4, 363, 411, 433 (2), 434, 440.

Friesland, East, Prince of, 443.

, place in, 477.

Frinsbury, Kent, minister of, 270.

Frith or Firth, the, 175, 486, 489, 491, 688.

, North. 489.

, South, 489, 490.

Frizel, Wm., 20, 21, 397.

Frodingham, co, Lincoln, minister ot, 319.

Frome Selwood forest, co. Somerset, 326, 337,

Frost, Gualter, sen., 13, 333, 339.

Gualter, jun., assistant secretary and

treasurer to Council, 13, 181, 256, , , payments by, 36, 53, 123, 159,

184, 244, 336, 338, 389, 444-468. , , payments to, 3, 12, 133, 182,

240, 256, '347, 381, 393, 396, 435, 438,

444, 446-450, 462 (2), 453 (.2), 455

(2).

, , reference to, 349,

, report by, 161.

warrants to, 161,378,433, 444.

, , ,aUudedto,S7,83,335,375,

, Jos., 190.

Frond, John, deposition, 502.

Fugill, Joshaa, 341, 379, 381, 411. 412 (2),

413-419.

, , expenses of, 340.

, Wm., 553.

Fulham, Middlesex, 379. Fuller, John, 330.

, Capt, 466. 468.

Fullerton, co. Devon, minister of, 247. Furbanke, Mr., see Firbanfc. Fumes, Capt., 162. FyallEoad, see Kail. Fynoh, Jno,, see Finch.

Gabriel, HipoUlo, 30.

Gage, Mr , 586.

Gill or Gale. John, 586, 587.

bamsborough, Ihe (ship), officers of, letter

>, 473.

GaiDhford, Nieh., letter to, 366. Galbreth Capt. David, 427,

, Lieut.-Col., 8. Gale, Hen, 451.

, John, see Gail. Oaliantts, letter dated &am, 460. GallaHpm, Mr., 264, Gallilee, Thos., sen,, petition of, 9'

, Thos., juE

94, 95. , son of, 94, i ., letters of, 9

Galloway, Scotland, 199, 461, 460, '

Bay, 244. Gal way, Ireland, 498. Games, Mr 272. Gant, ^tep 508. Garbotl Mr, 4 14. Gardiner, Hen., 437.

, Lieut John, 439. Gardner, Maurice, petition of, 63.

, Wm.,233 (4).

, ., account by, 232.

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Gargraye, Mary, petition of, 45. Gjrnet, fhos., 19. Garmd, Rob., letter of, a08. Garrard, Jno., certificate by, 77. and Garrett, see Gerard. Garret, J , letter of, 281. GarraoiiB, 372.

, governors of, 178. Gaspy, John, 524 (2). GatehouiiB prison, Westminster, prisouerB

committed to, 125, 247, 340, 373, 419. Gatforil, Thos., 65. Gauden, Denis, Navy victualler, letter o^ 37.

, ., payment to, 450. Gawen, Thos., pass for, 435. Gay, Ant, 121.

, ., petitions of, 64 (3), 121,

, Thos., 124. Ga)*r, Thos., 569. Gedney, co Lincoln, 395. Oeer, Emanuel de, 438. Geffery, Capt. John, 481, 554.

., letters of, 468, 472, 496, 581,

582 GeU, Robt , letter of, 188. Generals at sea, see Blake, Robt. ; Penn, Wm. ;

Desborow, John ; and Fleet, generals

of. Genoa, ships from, 409. Gent, Thos., 110.

.Timothy, 110.

, Wm., 110(2).

George, And., petition of, 289.

Dame Jane, 161.

, Thos., 540.

Gerard, Charles, Lord Gerard, 318, 408. or Garrftrd, Ghas., 238, 273, 274, 354,

372, 440.

, Gilbert, 273, 353, 436, 441.

, , petition of, 293.

, , Mary, wife of, petition of, 298.

orGarrett, Jno., 219, 274 (2), 436.

, , trial of, 233-240.

German language, documents written in. 111,

;, Lord, 449.

money, 590.

Germans, 195, 196, 203. Germany, 149, 408, 442.

, places in, 167, 435.

GethingB, Capt. PWl., 462, 628, 539, 590.

, ,, certificate of, 563.

, , letters, &c. of, 113, 462, 466,

469, 474 (2), 478 (2), 486, 498, 503,

641, 575, 582, 585, 586 (2).

, .letter to, 590.

Ghost, appearance of a, 218. Gibbon, John, petitions of, 309, 310. Gibbons, Dan., 514. , Chas., 375.

Gibbons — coH(,

, Jonathan, letter of, 692.

'..,001,677.

, Major, 593.

, , letter of, 593.

, Mrs., 293.

Gibraltar, 672.

GiliBon, Sir Alex. 126, 183.

, , petition of, 125.

, , wife and children of, 126.

, Wm., 218.

Gifflng, John, letter of, 534. Gifibid, Ben., governor of Landguard Fort, receipt by, 122.

,Peter, 340,416, 418.

Gill, Edw., 386.

Jasper, 50.

, Peter, certificate by, 427.

, Thos. 374.

Giliart, Lewis, 438. Gillaspyn, minister, 249. Gillespie, Patrick, 458.

, , certificate by, 159.

Gillet or Gillett, Jno., 194, 439. Gillingham, Roger, petition of, 372. Gitlingham, Kent, 639. Gilmore, Edw., 569. Gladden or Sladdeu, Jas., 562 (2).

., Susa

, 563.

Gladman, Capt,, 89.

Glamorganshire, 336 (2), 348, 355, 444 (2>.

GlanvUle, John, minister, 335.

, Sir Jno., seqeant-atJaw, 1, 17, 203.

Glapthome, Geo., 14, 19, 327, 336.

, , petition of, 327.

, , report by, 97.

Glasgow, 199, 249, 264, 458.

, inhabitants of, petition of, 249.

, poor in, committee for, 249.

, University in, 364, 288.

Glenoairn, Earl of (Wm. Cunningham), 339. Glenham, Peter, 1 29, 130.

, Saekvill, 129.

Glide, or Glyde, Rich., 39, 159, 231. Gloucester, 157, 348, 424, 477, 483.

, besieging of, 79.

, Duke of, sec Henry.

, governor of, 212.

, ietterto, 211.

, lectures at, 313.

letters dated from, 41, 462, 563.

„ receiver-general of, 41.

, St. Mary Crisp in, 348.

Gloucesterahire, 462.

, places in, 98, 147, 229.

, sheriff and justices of, 212.

, tobacco in, 213 (2), 339, 230.

, troops in, 211.

Glnokstadt, 247 ? Glyde, see Glide.

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Glynor Glynne,Joiii,Bei'jeant-at-law,34,

235. Glysseo, Dc. Fras., 85. Godalming, Surrey, letter dated from, 31- Goddard, Dr., 565. Goiiden, Rob., 342 (2). Giodfcey, Lambert, report of, 386.

, Rob.. 275.

, Capt. Wm., 24!, 4S0, 550.

, , letters of, 93, 548.

, letter to, 543.

Godine, Hieh., 383.

G^)dolphm, Dr. Jno., Admiral^ judge, : 435.

, letters ot, 47, 77, 151, 169,

419.

, Capt. Jolm, letter of, 464.

Godschall, Jas., depoaitioQ of, 42.

, petition of, 42.

Goab, Col. Wm., 59, 166, 196, 205, 252, 285, 318, 336, 354, 415, 436, 442.

, references to, 78,89,106,

187, 208 (2), 204, 227, 253.

, , regiment of, 40, 70,201,

245, 289, 457, 568.

, Mr., 583.

Gold, 336, 347.

lace, 135.

medals, &c., 516.

Gold, Mr., see Gtrald.

Goldsmitt's Hall, London, 39, 95, 114,

271 (2), 386,351. , charges on, 39, 100, 130,

, commissioners at, S42.

, letters dated from, 96, 532.

, payments from, 57, 160

249, 250, 391, 393 (3), 409. treasurers at, 39, 44, 95, ;

234, 349, 269, 275, 392, 321, 339, ■

351 (3>, 353, 358, 596.

, , letter of, 96.

, warrnnts or orders to.

336, 452. Goldsione, the 3 Feathers at, 175. Good, Thos., 354. Goodday, Wm., 378. Goodes, Hen., 449. Goodman, prothonotary in North Wi

Goodrich Castle, co. Monmonth, 20.

Goodrick, Mr., 243.

GoodBon, Capt. Wm., Viee-Admiral, 558.

; , certificate of, 559.

, letter of, 545.

Goodwin, Jno., minister, certificate by, 24

Dr. Thos., 40.

, Col., 399, 453.

Goodwin sands, 580.

Gookin, Capt Vincent, 298, 354, 455, 487,

616

, ■ , letter of, 526.

, , reference to, 15,

, , report o^ 15.

, Mr , 70 (2) Goobe, widow, 70 Goosnirgh, co, Lancaster, 308, Gordon, Robert, Viscount Keomure, 367.

, Lieut Col Jas., 257. Gnrgo, Fdwatd, Lord Gorges, 194.

, Jane, alias Leyiogston, Lady Gor- ges, 243 (2), 823 (2).

, , Bon and sister of, 243.

, Sir Robt , 194.

, Sir Theobald, 194. Goring, Charles, Lord Goring, 590, Goaling or Gosl)na, Mr., 217, 254. Go^nall Geo, 499 Go-nell, John, letter of, 590. Gospel, the, 2>3, 394.

, commi5>i oners for propagating, 173,

329

, preaching of, 84, 195, 342. Gosport, CO Hant-. 660, 590. Goswell, Eobt , I J7

, , Anne, widow of, petition oS

137

, Wra 137

, Maty, widow of, 137. Gottenburg masts, 504.

, ship of, 573 Gould, John, 405 (2).

or Gold, Mr , 558, 676, 578. Gouldiug, Capt John, 409,

, ThOB., 012, 570.

" Government of the Commonwealth," instru- ment entitled, 72, 174 (2), 183, 216,

228, 235, 239, S71, 277, 278, 297, 300,

306, 313, 314, 316, 317, 828, 331,

343, 399, Government, the present, 4, S, 16, 71, 201,

235, 372, 408, 413, 596. , affection, fidelity, &c. to, 178,

288, 320, 331, 367, 369, 373, 399, 406,

687,

, , arms of, 91.

> , bonds or recognizances not to

act against, 3 <2), 363, 383, 305, 353,

354, 859, 393, 414, 439, 440, 441 (2),

442.

, charges of, 381, 467.

designs against, 236-240.

, disaffection or disserrice to, 86,

162, 175, 188, ail (2), 245, 253, 380,

281, 382, 286, 288, 307, 328, 372, 394,

, enemies of, 184 (3), 205.

, the late, 26.

Grabham, Mr,. 194.

Grace, Act of, see Scotland, Act of Grace for.

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Grace, Jobn, 238, 268, 276, 337.

Grafton, Ralph, 291, 454.

Graham, James, Marqais of Moatrose, 3T0.

, John, 370.

, Sir Rob., 370,

Graiagef, Robt., mayor of Portsmouth, de-

position before, 55. Grand Seignor, the, see Tnrkey. Grandison, Lord (George Villiers), 273. Grange, Jonas, 407, Granger, Abr., alias Watts, Gurdian, Broms-

don, Eobinsou, Ralph, &o., 340,381,

397 (2). 398, 419.

, , examinations, &c., of, 378, 398,

, , letters of, 411, 412 (3), 415,

418, 419. , , relatives of, 379, 412.

, Robt., petition of, 137.

.Bob., boatswain, 459.

Graatham, oo. Lincoln, 286.

Graseiey cam CMafield, co. Herts, 227.

Graves, Capt. Thos., 485.

Gravegend, 195, 438, 440, 441 (2), 442 (2),

452, 4T5, 507, 526, 635.

, Boar's head at, 422.

, letters dated from, 297, 482, 493,

498, 499, 516, 533 (2), 535, 536, 540,

550,551, 561-564, 568,572, 583 (2),

5S4, 587.

, postmaster at, 482.

, ships at, to, or from, 369, 420, 496,

497 (2), 654. Gray, Robt, 117,436. . Great Seal, the, 98 (3), 127, 158, 169, 172,

216,252, 254, 281, 381, 393, 405.

f, or keepers of the liberUes of England, 49, 73 (2), 87, 97, 105 (2), 121 137, 169, 174, 194 (2>, 204, 216, 218, 233 (2), 234, 241, 244, 352, 253, 254, 2G7, 316, 361, 376, 410, 411, 596 ; see also Widdriog- ton. Sir Thos. ; WUtelock, B. ; and Lisle, John.

, , oath for, 73 (3).

, lord keeper of, oath for, 73.

Greaves, Wm., letter of, 517.

Greek langnage, 282.

Green or Greene, Gyles, order of, 206.

,... , Capt. Hen,, 42.

, John, letters of, 468, 484, 505.

, Thos., navy agent at Dover, 193,258,

463, 483, 487, 490, 502, 504.

, Mr., 256, 463, 583.

, Mr., of Drurj- House, 416.

Gieenhill, Mr., 39.

Greenland, 16, 51, 396, 430, 434, 481 (2).

company, adventurers for lishing in,

1,3, 6, 1? (2), 434.

Greeoiand company — coal.

, committee on petition of, 6, 50,

51, 136.

, , petition to, 57.

, letter to,"l.

.regulationsfor, 1,2, 16, 136.

, Trench, 396, 405.

fleet, 374.

, ships of, to, or from, 15, 41, 51, 57,

176, 301, 304, 557. Greenore Bay, Ireland, 569. Greensmith, John, 287, 454. Greeoway, Nich., 379 (2), 417. Greenwell, J., 594. Greenwich, 368, 393, 466, 468, 491.

, Teather's tavern at, 340,

House, keeper of, 373.

, waterman of, 569.

Greenwood, Dan., 425.

, Jane, 66.

Gregory, Wm., 19.

Greindec, Ralph, account of, 135.

Grenville, Sir Rich., 8.'

, , deposition of, 595.

, , letter of, 2.

Gresham College, London, professor of, 192. Grey, Henry, Earl of Stamford, 316 (2), 443.

Amabel, Countess of Kent, 20 (2).

, William, Lord Grey of Warke, 421.

Lord. 424.

, Hen., deposition of, 55.

Greystock manor, Cumberland, 596. Griffin, John, widow of, 543.

, Thos., 576.

Griffith, Geo,, reqaest by, 91,

, Hugh, 370, 389.

, Rich., 294.

, , petition of, 294.

Grimsby, co. York, 486. Grindon, co. Northampton, 324, 435. Grosse, Chr., letter of, 529. Grosvenor, Capt. Hen., 166.

, Col., 106, 166, 204, 305.

Grove, co. Berks., 385.

Grover, prisoner, 22, 25.

Grumweii, Capt,, 509,

Grunda, Jos., 276.

Gruter, Lord, 439.

Gudennffe, Edw., 694.

Gaernsey. 39, 107, 210, 258, 287, 484, 537.

, CastleCornet in, 39, 107.

, governor of, see Bingham, Col.

inhabitants of, 427.

letter dated from, 217.

, ships at, to, or from, 51, 177, 210,

217, 218, 514, 533. Gaging, Mr., letter to, 497. Guibon, Col., 156.

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Guildford, co. Surrey, 49, 61, 52, 75, 413. , majoc and corparatioD of, petition of,

75.

, priory at, 52,

Guildhall, London, 189, 197, 204.

, , treasorersat, 212, 242. *

Gnildo, letter dated from, 177.

Guinea, 200, 487, 539,

Guise, Charles of Lormae, Duke of, 408.

, Wm., 298 <3), 321.

, , Eiiz., widow of, 296, 298 (2),

321.

, , , pedtion of, 298.

, , children of, 321,

Gtmter, Hum., 132.

, Major Jno., 132.

, , widow and children of, 133

(3). Gurdian, see idso Granger, Abr. Gucdon, Vlee- admiral, letter to, 512. Gurney House, Ixindon, 418.

letter dated from, 209.

, treasury at, see Dean and

Chapter lands. Gtismond or Gusmac, alias Sif-nor Thomas,

Spaniard, 379, 381, 398. Gutter's hills, 372. Gwin, Thofi., certificate by, 125. Gwj-nn, Wm., 221,

H.

Habeas corpus, writs of, 150 (2), 208. HaTierdashers' Hall, Loudon, G, 170,269, i

299, 409. , Commissioners for Composi

and Seijuestration in, 39, 52 (2), 77,

78, 96, 160, 208, 210 (2), 216, 221,

222, 303, 345 (2). , , payments by 203,

316,326 (2), 358. , , treasurers of, 6, 203, 210,

, warrant to, 449.

Haciec, Col. Pras., S (2).

, receipt by, 8.

Haeket, Lieut., 205. Haokford, oo., Norfolk, 193. Hackney coaches, 88, 109, 354, 403.

coachmen, 88, 185, 396.

Ordiaances, &c, for, 211, 389,

413.

, petitioned 109.

Haddington, Scotland, 199. Haddock, Capt., 9, 552. Haj,'ga.r, Sam., petition of, 579. Haggott, John, 332 (2), 348, 444.

Hague, the, a, 91, 324.

, Molle Street in, 407.

Hainault, Count, 111. Hainaiilt chapel, Essex, 169.

, west, 169.

Haines, Col., 261.

Haiter, or Hayter, Thos., 190,

, , letter of, 685.

Hale, Thos., 593,

Hales, Mat , justice of Common Pleas, 124,

166, 330, 334,

, . , reports of, 814, 310,

, Rob , 320. Half Moon, ship, officers of, certificate of,

541 Hilford, R,495. Hall, Fras , 245.

, Juo, 110,452,467, . , , petitiim of, 163,

, Ralph, 250.

, Saml., certificate of, 64.

, Thos., 279.

, Thos., waterman, peHtion of, 502.

, , Charles, son of, 502,

, Wm , petition of, 360. Haisall manor, 338, Hakie gunner, 141. Ham, Wm , 484.

Hambleton, co, Rutland, petition of inhabi- tants of, 27. Hamhuig, 73, 74, 246.

agtnt or resident at, see Bradshaw,

Rii-h

, agent Irom, 356,

, merchants from, 4, 19.

, ships of, or Hambui^here, 4, 32, 33,

51, 101,103, 147,801,422,

, ships to or from, 473, 480, 491, 495,

Hambursbers, 637 ; see also Hambui^, ships

Hamilton, James, Marquis, and first Duke of

Hamilton, Master of the Horse, 48,

90 (8), 138 (8), 178, 266, 347, 424.

, , warrant by, 138,

, daughters of, 90 (2),

, Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, his

wile, 44, 90 (2).

, ., father of (James, Earl of

Dirleton), 90.

, WilUam, second Dnke of Hamilton,

90 Hamilton, co. Rutland, inhabitants of, 83. Hammoa, Cipt. Wm,, 351. Hammond, Edw„ petition of, 514.

, Hob., 395, 403, 445.

, Col Rob., 93, 286, 318, 321, 322

(2), 328, 352, 434 ,453. Hampden, Rich,, 445, , Mr., 266.

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635

Hampshire, 135, 159, 395, 413, 414.

, raembCTB of Parliameot for, 208.

Sequestration or County Committee,

of, 34S, aST, 389.

, sheriff of, order to, 208.

Hampton, Wm., 314.

Hampton Court, 33, 99 (2>, 175, 203, 323,

337, 338, 243, 347, 393, 406, 444, 448,

452.

, gardens, &c. in, 347.

, lands. Sec, in, 18, 33, 66, 180.

Hanchet, Edw., 115, 163. Hancks, Joan, 67. Hancock, Nath., oarrative ot, 372. Handler Groen, co. Stafford; 110. Hane, Joachim, 2S0 (2), 269, Hangings, see Tapestry. Hmley, oo. Worcester, 298. Hanmer, co. Flint, 316. Hanmer, Sir Chas., petition of, 316.

, .wife of, 316.

, Win., 316.

Hanseatic towns, 19. Haowell, Middlesex, 842, Harhin, Jas., 116. Harbottle, Luke, 135. Hardcastle, Mi^jor, 205. Hardia, Corn. Jacobs, 435. Hardie, Rob., certificate of, 533. Harding (P Hawarden) Castle, 196, Harding, Major Wm., 263.

, gnniier, 538.

Hardwick, Col. John, 204, 805, 306.

Hardwine, John, 465.

Hardy, Mr., 365.

Hare, Capt., 477.

Barker, Chris,, lett*r of, 576.

Harley, Wm., 392.

Hai-Iow, Hen,, 354, 440.

Harman, Dorothy, 491.

,,.; , Jos., certificate oE, 594.

Harmesey, And., petition of, 591. Harper, Lieut. Edw., petition of, 293. Harrington, Sir Jas., 181. Harris, Edw., petition of, 505.

Hen,, 333,

, John, certificate of, 506,

, Jiajot. 395-

Harrison, Geo,, letter of, 575.

, John, 490.

, Capt. lUch., 327, 574.

, Thos., letter of, 577.

,'Col. or Maj.-Gen, Thomas, gorernor

ofUpnor Castle, 356.

Capt. Wm,, 342,

Harrold, co. Bedford, 334, Harrowden, Lord, see Vans, Edw.

Harry Bonadyenture, the (ship), 438, 517.

, owners o^ 201, 229 (2), 497,

530, 579.

, , petition of, 329.

Hart, Jonathan, 506.

Hartisfield, Cornelius, 78.

Hartlib, Sam., 4*, 124, 166, 349, 381, 438, 448, 452.

Hartopp, Sir Tbos., 83.

Harvey, Bridget, 437,

, C, letter of, 33.

,Edm., letter of, S76,

, Fras., 538.

, , Anne, widow of, 538.

, John, 437.

Harvey, Sir Job, 264.

Harwich, 879, 440, 469, 474, 482, 483, 485 (3), 491, 498 (2), 501, 510 (2), 588, 546, 547, 585, 690 (2), 593.

, dockyard at, officers of, S53.

.letters dated from, 74 (2), 109, 113,

460, 462, 464, 466, 470, 480 (2), 484, 485,491 (3), 493-495,497,499, fiOO, 503, 513-515, 517,521, 525, 531, 534, 535, 537, 539, 542 (3), 544, 650, 553, 582, 585.

, mayor of, 546, 585.

, navy officers at, 103, 498.

, ships at, 476, 485, 513, 525, 530,

567.

ships building at, 536.

, ships to or from, 36, 109, 121, 175,

465, 466, 470, 473, 476, 477, 488, 488 (2), 491 (2), 493-497, 510, 513, 617, 537, 633, 535, 537, 545 (2), 547, 650, 553, 573, 680, 591.

, stores and provisions a^ 655,

, travellers to and from, 513, 525.

water, letter dated from, 647,

Haslelock, John, petition of, 591,

Haslerigg, Sir A„ see Hesikigge.

Haaleton, Chas., deposition of, 55.

Hassard, Hen., 514,

Hasterjlle, Sir David, 326 (2).

, , petition of, 335.

, wife and family of, 32.5.

Hastings, John, 125 (4).

, , petitions of, 134, 125.

, , receipt by, 125.

, , certificate by, 177.

,Mr., 168, 175.

Hatcher, John, 279.

Hatfield Chase, 309.

Hatsell, Capt, Hen., 64, 81, 465, 613, 515 516, 537, 540,566.

, , letters of, 177, 301, 486 (2),

489 (2), 490, 492, 494 (2), 496, 499, 501, 504, 506, 518 (2), 524, 525, 627 <2), 531 (2), 634, 539, 544-546, 650, 564, 568, 573, 677.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Ilfltsell, Capt. Hen. — cont.

, , letters to, 459,521,

, .order by, 301.

, pajments lo, 451.

, warrants to, 446 (3), 451.

Haugh, Lieat.-col., 439.

Hanghfen, Wm., 534.

Haogliton, Sir Eich., 305.

Havre Be Grace, 383, 384, 396, 435,

.ships of, 481,521.

Bliips to or from, 490, 560.

Haward, Eliz., petition of, 513,

Thoe.,512,

Hawarden Castle (?), 196.

Hawes, John, 524 (2).

, , petitions of, 524 (2).

Hawkins, Chas,, 594,

Kieh,, note Iiy, 30,

Hawks, present of, 443,

Hawthorne, steward, 459.

Hay, James, Earl of Carlisle, 334 (2),

Haydon, Mat,, letter of, 554,

Hayes, Eobt., letter of, 495,

, Wm., letters of 583, 588.

, ,nolelO, 135,

Haymore, Jos., 465.

Haynes, Edw., 443.

, Col., see Heane,

Hayter, see Halter.

Hajtnbbe, Capt. Eobt., 592,

, , letters, &o., of, 507, 520, 589.

Hajward, Edw., elerk of the survey at Chat- ham, 34, 558, 573,576.

, accounts by, 500, 513,

, certificates of, 513, 536,

, , letters of, 460, 464, 467, 488,

512,578.

, letter to, 500,

, Wm., letter of, 486,

, Capt., 409, 420.

Hazell, Jno., deposition by, 43.

Heane, Hejnes, or Hajnes, Col. or Major

Jas., goTcrnor of Jersey, 50, 65, 187,

195,204,397,398,434.

, letter to, 4b.

.....,.,,, , payment to, 456,

, references to, 144, 252,

regiment of, 401.

llearle, Heu., deposition of, 55.

Heath, Sir Eobt., 5.

Heather, Giles, letter of, 502,

Heaton, Capt. N,, 177, 301, 486, 524, 546,

657. , letters of, 303, 304 (2), 564,

585, Hebditch, Wm., 191, 359, 436 (2), 441, 487. Hebrew language, 283. Hebrews, 393, 407, Hebron, Eowland, 473. Helen's point, 565.

Hellier, Geo., mayor of Bristol, 333.

, certificates of, 333 (2),

Hemfleet, M,, 324.

, wife of, 324.

Hemings, John, eKamination of, 176. Hempson, John, letter of, 521,

, , brother of, 521,

, Wm., 186, 290, 477, 511, 535,

, , letter of, 552,

, petitions of, 591 2),

Hemsley Castle, Co, York, 164. Henchman, Capt. Dan., petition of, 79, Hendriekson, Caspar, 251, Henham Vicarage, co. Essex, 209. Henley, Itobt., 43, 115. Henrietta Maria, Queen Dowager, 407.

, creditors of, 360.

, goods, &C., of, 127, 255.

, lands of, see Charles I., lands

of, or Crown lands, 99 (2),

, , trustees for sale of, 337.

, servants of, 361.

, (petitions of, 127, 255,

Henry VI., 53.

Henry VH., ebapel of, tomb in, 5.

Henry VIII., 34, 149, 259, 374.

Henry Stuart, Prince, Duke of Gloucester,

284, 355, 407, Henshaw, Benj., 334.

, Anne, ^idow of, 334 (2),

, , children of, 334.

, , ,petitioaof, 334.

, Edw., 417, 418.

, Major Thos., 205, 237, 238.

, , brother of, 237,

Hensley, Mich., letter of, 515. Heralds-at-arms, 116, 119, 404. Herbert, Philip, 4th Earl of Pembroke and

Montgomery, 8, 11 (3), 45, 168,

, Philip, 5th Earl of Pembroke and

Montgomery, 72, 168, 188,

, wife and children of, 243,

Lord, see Somerset.

, Sir Chas., 441.

, 1 Phil., son of, pass for, 441.

Hercules, tapestry of, 291. Hereford, 59, 300, 311, 313.

, bishop of, 170,

, dean and chapter of, 170, 171.

, members for, 311.

ministers of, 224.

mrnstet,224, 245.

residents in, 311.

petition of, 319.

Herefordshire, 174, 224, 300, 312 (2),

T justices of peace for, 227, 345.

, Kafierine's Hospitaliin, see Ledbury,

, member for 319 (2).

places in, 170, 209, 227, 343, 3i6.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Heriott, Lient.-Col. Geo., 339.

Hero and LeaQder, tapestry of, 391, 338.

Ilerriok, minister, 363, 313.

Herring, Mich., treasurer at Goldsmiths' Hall,

271. Hertfordshire, 374, 435.

, money raised in, 7.

, St. Margaret's in, 355,

Hesilrigge or Haselrigg, Sir Art., 8, 63, 155,

286. Hevingham, co. Norfolk, minister of, 260. Hewett, Chas., 349.

, Geo., 349.

Hewson, CoL John, governor of Dublin, 17,

58, 60, 445, 439, 504, 506 (2), 512.

, , iigent for, 79.

, , petitions of, 13, 33.

, , , connoittee on, 59.

, , , , report of, 33 (3).

, , regiment of, 80, 179, 180,447.

, , wife of, 504.

Heydon, co. Essex, 299. Heyman, Sir Hen., 297. Hejn

., Mr., :

■r of Hertfordshire, 7. Hide, Capt. Jon., 537.

, , letter of, 52a.

Higgenbotham, Nich., 73, 78. Highgate, Middlesex, 3 SB. Highlake, Lirerpool, 367. Highland, Sam., 305, 306 (3). Highlanders, 84, 260, 382, 499, Highlands, the, «« Scotland. High Laver, Essex, minister of, 117. Highlord, Zachariah, 66. High Peak, CO. Derby, 80, 179, 180. Highter, John, letter of, 371. Highways, 73, 87, 88, 98.

.Acts and Ordinances for repair of, 13,

40, 59, 150, 166, 178, 197,303 (2>,483, 486.

, surveyors of, 59, 90.

Higson, minister, 263. Hildesley, John, 385, 443.

Mark, representation of, 4,

Hildslej Frobate judge 3^3,455. Hill Miles deposition of 297.

Bich 188 341 415,416,418. letter of 648. petition of 581.

Capt Wm., letter of, 536.

Col 64

m Ulster 153 86^,

prisoner 440 Hlhard Col Wm 556 Hinchman Capt Dan 179,447. HinckstoD John 441 Hindnngh»m co Norfolk, inhabitants of,

p.- lit

nof 1 ,

Hine, Jas., letter of, 460. Hinson, Wm., 130. Hippesley, John, 336.

, , letter to, 337.

, Sir John, 326.

Capt. Rich., 297, 298 (3), 323.

, , petition of, 297.

Hippon, John, 354.

, , petition of, 293.

Hitcham, resident at, 155. Hobart, John, 378,

, Sir Miles, 325.

Hobham, Durand, certificate by, 326. Hobsou, Jno., consul at Venice, letters to 365.

, Judith, 183 (2), 448.

petitions of, 75, 137.

, Justice, 395.

Hodges, Capt, Bich., petidona of, 231.

,11105., 403.

, Wm., 146.

Hoggin, Chas., 347. Holbech, co. lincoln, 395. Holbrooke, And., 606,

Jane, petition o^ 506.

Holcombe, Bdw., 55, 56. Holcroft, Mr., 141. Holden, Ham., 35S, 421.

, Mr., 63.

Hole Haven, Essex, ships in, 12S. Holland, Cor., M.F., 16, 127.

, certificate by, 45.

, John, 314,479.

Sir John, 439.

, Phil, minister, 406.

, Capt. Phil., 461, 475,497.

, , letters of, 475, 481,498, 508.

, letter to, 497.

Holland, co. Lincoln, 895.

, Earl of, see Rich., Hen.

Holland, United Provinces, Netherlands, &c.,

18, 91, 117, 168, 195, 324, 874, 379,

417, 437, 434.

, ambassador to, 425.

, ambasaadora or deputies from, 3, 112,

156, 181, 189, 201, 268, 312, 313, 317,

330, 354, 375, 388, 401, 424, 435, 436,

438, 440, 441 (4), 445 <2), 446, 447,

452. I commissioners to treat with,

28. , , entertainment of, 3,35, 135 (3),

253.

, .letter of, 251.

coast of, 103, 349, 547.

, exports and imports from, 73, 166,

210, 246, 284, 586.

fishermen, 475.

, letter from, 9.

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GENERAL INDEX.

HoUaoa— eoB(.

.passes to and from, 275, 377, 434-

440, 442.

^ , peace with, 29, 113, 116, 119, 124.

■*^ 152, 153. 162, 167, 176, 237, 304 (2),

345, 365, 456, 464, 469, 474, 485, 488, 489, 530, 564.

, , proolanm^oiiB of, 485, 486 (2).

X , , treaty for, 14, 19, 74, 78, 113,

425, 470.

, reoeiTer-gflDeral of, 436.

, ships of, see Dutch ships,

ships to or from, 143, 308, 401, 500,

534, 580, 585.

, State of, 304, 324.

, States general rf, 143, 345 (2), 346,

892, 435, 429, 439, 4.^2.

, States ptovicoial of, 345 (2), 346,

392.

, subjects of, 383.

, toWQS of, 346.

, traTellers in, to, or from, 148, 165,

■ 340, 350, 367, 435, 464, 559.

, war with, 78, aO, 348, 420, 592.

Hollanders, see Datch ships. HoUis, Gervais, 266, 354.

, , Eliz., wife of, 268, 354.

Hollister, Denis, 3S2. Holmao, Phil., petition ot, 5. Holmes, Wm., letter of, 580. Holstein, Duke of, 590.

place in, 590.

Holt, Fras,, 560.

, Mr., 385.

Holt, CO. Decbigh, 355.

Holjhead, 261, 560.

Holy Island, 366, 481, 528, 581.

Koad, letter dated from, 481.

Honfleur, governor ot, 402. Hooke, Jno., 255, 278. Hooper, Geo., petition of, 421.

, John, 466, 516.

Hope, Sir Jas., 69.

Hope, the, see Tilbury Hope.

Hopgood, Bdm., 585.

Hopkins, Barnard, petition ot, 75.

, Edw., Navy Commissioner, 532, 538,

543.

.letters of, 527, 530(2).

"_ letters to, 465, 511, 558, 559,

565,567,569, 585.

Harden of the Fleet prison, 366.

Honnan, Major, 298.

Horn, ship o^ 434,

Home, Wm., eettifioate hy, 476,

Hornihold, Thos., 298.

Horseman, Edw., 367, 385, 455.

Horse racing prohibited, 241. 242, 244, 245.

Horses or geldings, export of, 133, 217, 316,

433-436, 443. , Dombers of , in carriages, limited, 59,

Horsiogton, Capt. Giles, 28, 441.

, , petition ot, 104.

Hocsley, Bast and West, Surrey, 314. Horsleydown, ship of, 561 (2). Horsman, Major Edw.. 83.

, , references to, 15, 80.

, , reports of, 15, 80.

Horte, Jno., petition of, 75. north, Thos., 16, 17, 30, 136, 434.

, , letter to, 17.

, , papers by, 17, 41.

,Thos.,iun., 17,30.

HortoQ, Geo., 434 (2).

, petition of, 62.

, Thos., D.D., 192.

Col. ThoB., 145, 203,276, 287.

, children of, 145, 146, 203.

,eKeoutots of, petition of, U5,

Horwood, Thos., letter of, 532.

Hoseley or Ouseley Bay, 474, 519, 539, 548.

, letters dated from, 121,176,483,

490, 494 (2), 495 (2), 4N7, 566.

, ships ta or from, 113, 176, 184,

478 (3), 490^92, 494, 495, 515, 531, 547. Hoskins, Bennett, 311, 312 (2), 319, 348.

, , son of, 311.

, John, petition of, 591.

, Thos., petiiion o^ 136.

Hoskyng, Chaa., 34S. Houblon, Jno., 83.

Houston, John, 311.

, Lonisa, petition of, 311.

How or Howe, Alex., petition of, 79.

, Isaac, petition of, 467.

, Jno., mayor of Guildford, petition of,

75.

, MicTl., 45,

, , Eliz., widow of, petition of, 45.

.Valentine, 591.

, , Joan, widow of, petition of,

591. Howard. Thomas, late Earl of Arundel, 442. , William, Lord Stafford, his son,

pass for. 442. , Charles, Earl of Nottingham, petition

of, 321. , Arabella, Countess of Nottingham,

petition of, 331.

ITieophilus, 2nd Earl of Suffolk, 595.

James, 3rd Earl of Suffolk, 243,

Henry, bis brother, 243.

Charles, Lord Andover, pass for, 443.

, Hon. Capt. Chas., 100, 244 (2), 245,

257, 290, 295 (2), 318, 434, 453.

letters to, 245, 257.

, Sir ChsB., 99. 303.

, , Ann, danghter of, 99, 210, 276,

, , Eliz., daughter of, 303.

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Howard — cont.

Edw., petition of, 137.

Howett, Capt. Sara., 185, 384, 556, 558, 560, S71. ; Vice-fldmirai, 539, 554.

, letters of, 545-547, 652, 563-

556, 566.

Howleigh Manor, Kent, i43.

Hofflett, Thos., examination of, 247,

HowBC, Capt, Thos., 66.

Hnbbard, John, 594.

Hubbact, Capt., 568.

Hnby,Wm.,434.

, , petition of, 62.

Huddlestou, John, 529.

, Sir Wm., 352 (2).

Hudson, Edw., petition of, 293,

Huffe, Mrs., 70,

Hughes, Geo., petition of, 323.

, , cectifieaie bj, 647.

, Thoa., 169, 444, 533, 535, 536.

, miniBter, 368.

Hughit, Thos., 500,

Hull oc Eingeton-upon-Hnll, 441 (2), 486, 489, 510, 623,652,577.

company of adventurers to Green- land in, 16,30, 57, 136,

, request bj, 57.

, governor of, see Elton, Major Rich.

, deputy of, 4, 486.

, letters dated from, 473, 485, 486,505,

509, 518, 521 (2), 529, 567.

, mayor of, 4, 552,

, mayor, aldermen, &c. of, petition of,

-420.

, navy agent at, see Wells, Ant,

merchants, 67, 341.

, prisoners in, 246, 257 (2), 552.

, seal of, 4.

, ships at, to, or from, 4, 42, 325, 245,

270, 362, 473, 480, 489, 665, 574.

ships of, 41, 473, 577, 688.

, EtoreBin, beepei: of, 319.

, troops in, 319.

, watermen of, 461.

Bnmber, the, 349.

, letter dated from, 528.

, ships to or from, 4, 473, 492, 583.

Hnme, James, late Earl of Hume, 78 (2).

, James, present Earl of Hume, 78 (2),

, Lady Anne, 31.

, Capt, Jdo., 7, 8, 182.

, .petition of, 78.

, , Alexander, his father, 78.

HomfreTS, John, 241 , 263.

, , petition of, 209.

HnnuliatiDD, dftya of, S06. Hauvhrey, Rowl., letter of, 556.

Hamphreys, Capt, J., 464.

, , letter of, SOS.

, Rob., 528.

Hnnclis, Eliz., 377.

,Fras., 377,

, Sir Pullt, 377.

, Hen., 377.

, Hercules, 377.

Dame Kalherine, 377.

, Marg., 377.

, Thomas, 377.

, Sir Thos., 377.

Hungerford, Col. Anth., petition of, 53,

I , wiffeand children of, 53.

, Lady Marg., 18, 66, 445,

Hungerford, Co. Wilts, minister of, 210. Himger-road, Bristol, 488, 490, 503. Hunkin, Col., 185. Hunt, Edw,, 488.

, Sir E,, lady of, 324,

, John, mayor of Thetford, petition of

25.

, Capt. Jno., petition of, 251.

, letter of , 543.

, , wife and lamity of, 251, 252.

, Joshua, 475, 488.

, Wm,, 207, 208, 401, 403 (2).

, , petitions of, 382.

Hnntiugdon, Major Eobt., 17.

, petition of, 49, 262,

Huntingdonshire, members for, 208.

, places in, 321, 355.

, sheriff of, 208,

Huntley, Scotland, 560. Hurd, And., 280. Hurlock, Eich., 546, HuBBey, Geo,, 196.

, , petition of, 315.

Hutchinson, Dan,, alderman of Dublin, 32, 61,

180 (2), 197. , Rich., navy treasurer and commia-

414 (3), 466 (2), 472' 501,' 503i 504* 508, 510, 513, 619, 527, 532, 533, 534 639, 541, 653, 656, 559, 561, 570, 673, 574, 679, 581, 586, 587 (2), 594.

, ietlers of, 527, 630 (2), 538.

letters, &c. to, 534, 544, 672.

681 (2).

- .payments by, 7 (3), 88, 290,

> payments to, 30(2), 45 117

218, 227, 228, 241, 263, 309, 375, 381 502. ' '

, Rob., 576,

, Wm.,66, 57.

) , Frances, widow of, 57.

, , , petition of, 56.

, , , children of, 67,

Hntton, Capt Ralph, 429.

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, Lady, wife of, 408.

, Wm., 10 (2).

Hyet, Wm., 454.

Hyland, Sam., letter of, 593.

Iceland, 102, 111. 350, 474, 494.

Idiots, custody of, 12, 36. .

Impropriations, disposal of, 242.

Ince, John, 594.

iDChiqain, Earl of (MurroQgh O'Brien), 81.

Indemnity, 400.

, committee for, 34, 47, 272.

, grants of, 183 (2), 329.

, OriUnance of, S81.

Independents, 324.

Infection, see Plague.

Ingelo, Hatb., 481.

Ingliah or logHs, Kobt., 156, 181, 328 (2),

329, 356, 448.

, , petition of, 13.

Ingoldsby, Col. Bieh., 419.

, , certificate of, 588.

, , reference to, 352.

, regiment of, 40, 70, 201, 225,

245, 251, 267, 343, 369, 414 (2), 453,

465, 543. Ingram, John, certificate of, 562.

Eobt, 2.57.

, , petition of, 242.

., Sam., letter of, 478.

, Lady, 274.

(smitli), 530, 566.

Inshkeitb, Scotland, resident at, 159. Jnteroouree, merchants of the, 344, 369.

, , petitioD of, 343.

InTcrkeithing, Scotland, 199.

InTerloobj, in Ixjchaber, Scotland, 317, 365,

367, 368, 558, 671.

, letters dated from, 261, 262, 408, 558.

, ships to or from, 261, 262, 563.

.troops in 361 (2).

Inverness, 187, 197, 198, 497.

, letter dated from, 102.

, ships to or from, 102, 184, 255.

Ipswich, 124, 495, 513, 531, 547, 585, 586 (2).

, canyas, 460, 510.

, letters dated from, 4T2, 476 (2), 519

(2), 576, 590.

, residents in, 474, 478, 562.

, ships at, 586.

, ships of, 7, 514, 563, 565, 586.

Ireland, Gilb., 305. , Wm., 614.

Ireland, 23, 53, 83, 117, 130, 131, 181, 201,275, 276, 356, 358, 868, 381, 431, 499, 508.

, Act for, 158,

, aflairs of, 218, 246.

, coast of, see Irish coast.

for.s

r Irish

for chums in. 355.

,.., commissioners of Parliament in or for, 13, 15, 45, 54, 93, 99, 106, 131, 219, 223, 270, 276, 284, 300 (2), 303, 317 (2), 471, 498, 6O0, 516, 559,

, report of, 87.

..., council of, 292, 328, 453, 551 (2), 560; $e« a/soIiordDeputy andCouQcil.

..., fortifications in, 258.

..., garrisons ia, proyisions for, 173.

..., goTemment of, 182, 216, 238.

..., hinds and e^tes in, 14, 15,80,33,99, 106, 157, 179, 180, 213, 223, 295, 298, 325, 328, 335, 338, 351 (3), 355, 596.

..., , adventurers for, 1, 14,60(2),

65, 87,99,381,351.

, , petition of, referred, 119,

..., , , , committee for, 58-

..., , , , refeKDces to, 99,

146, 181, 288. ..,, lord Chancellor of, 108. ,.., lord chief justice in, see'Fepys, Baron. ..., Lord Deputy of, see Fleetwood,

Charles.

,.., 0*t*)i **^ Ireton, Hen.

,.,, and Council of, 295, 321, 351,

355, 369, 569, 575, 583, 587, 589. ..., Lord Josticiary in, 232. ..., maps of, 158. ...,mintin, 451. ..., money for, 64. ....natives of, 337. ..., north of, 76. ..., parliament for, 240.

..., , money lent to, 81 (2).

..., passes to, 433.

..., persons in, 69, 356, 397, 400.

..., places in, 54, 60, 61, 80,281, 351 (3),

443, 448. ..., preachers in or to, 369, 376 (2), 453,

454, 456-458.

1, 351.

..., protestants m

..., rebellion in, 60, 222, 271, 351.

.... rebels in, 87,378,541.

,.., , lands of, 78, 80.

,,., revenues of, 216, 316,

services in, 18, 14 (2), 16, 45, 53, 78,

80, 105, 145, 146, 213, 214, 222, 253,

326,391,445. ..„ ships to and from, 200, 261, 307, 308,

463, 565. ..., travellers lo and from, 13, 14, 169,

180, 195, 220, 333, 349, 361, 303, 313,

352,376 (3), 417, 447, 451-464,506,

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Ireland — cont.

, west of, 477.

Ireland, English army or forces in or W, 53, 76, 77, 79, 106, 216, 322, 358, 276,

, , agent for, ISI.

, , , arrears due to, 214.

...., , Conimandet-in-chief of, see

Meetwood, Chas.

, horees for, 253,

, , Mig'oF or Lieutenant-general of,

see Cromwell, Hen. , money for, 187, 191, 202, 302,

878, 885, 893, 450, 453, 578.

, .revenues of, 216, 316.

, stores and provisions for, ISO

(4), 186, 187, 315, 267, 268 (3>, 838,

436, 448 (3), 150 (3), 451 (5), 454,

496, 497, 520, 587.

, , treasurer for, 660, 570, 573 (3).

Ireton, Hen., late Commander General and

Lord Deputy of Ireland, 114, 231.

, , statement Ijy. 114.

, , tomb of, 6, 27, 35, 445.

, Aid. John, 141, 241, 315.

, , petition o^ 309.

, references to, 139, 263.

Irish, Eliz., 76. Irish, 205, 244.

accounts, 4tl.

coast, 38, 48, 148,185,370,430, 466,

498,516,519, 535,570. debentures, false, 417.

goods, 19.

ladies, 358.

lands, 14, 213.

men, 293, 400, 459.

papists, 195, 227.

prisoners, 36, 121.

rebellion, see Ireland, rebellion in.

rebels, see Ireland, rebels in.

service, see Ireland, service lu.

soldiers, ISI.

squadron, 29, 552.

Tories, 219.

Irish and Scotch Committee (late), 15, 22, 25,

60, 132, 173,367,426.

officers of, 64, 81, 446 (3).

..,., records of, 133, 134,

Iron, du^ on, 168.

Irstead, Norfolk, 390.

Irviu, Scotland, 199.

Isaacson, Mr,, 577.

Isherwood, 5ras., 305.

Islip, the (ship), company of, petition of,

557. Issingwood, Gabriel, 137.

, , Margl., widow of, 137.

, daughter of, 137.

Italy, 408, 516.

Ivory, Luke, 38, 39, 159, 160.

, petitions of, 38, 115, li

Ivy, Tho9., 14.

, , petitions of, 82, 121,

, wifeof, 82, 131.

Jack, Sarah, 137.

Jacksoo, Antb., 373, 353, 396.

, , petition of, 18.

, Brian, 3E4.

, , widow of, 364.

, Jas., 7. -

, John, 361.

, Col. John, 379.

,Ald. Miles, of Bristol, 333 (3).

Stephen, mayor of Berwick, petitions

of, 103, 104.

, Mr,, of the Sequestration office, 278.

Jacob, 457.

Jacob, Sir Jno., 264, 363.

James, L, 44, 46, 58, 140, 169, 194, 293, 321,

, coachman to, 137.

James, Duke of York, Lord Admiral, 9!.

, , commission of, 563.

, , marshal &rrier to, 138.

James, John, 115,156, 166, 182 (3), 576.

James's, see London, St. James's.

Jameson, Geo., petition of, 173,

Jane, Jos., letters to, 334, 407.

Janeon, Cassen, 428, 480.

Jarvis, Jas., letter of, 508.

Jay, Chris., 377.

Jeay or Joy, Wm., 439.

Jecklin, Thos., 520.

Jeddart, Scotland, 199,

Jeffryee, Joo., 220.

Jenunett, Thos., 489.

Jempson, carver, 571.

, minister, 427.

Jenifer, Jaa., letter of, 516. Jenkins, Thos., 551.

, Wm., 273, 353.

Jenkyns, justice of peace for co. Oxford, letter

to, 67. Jennings, Theodore, 370, 369,

, Thos., 451.

, Mr., 521.

Jenyns or Jenuyns, Eoger, 40, 190, Jepbson, Col. Wm., 594.

, petitions of, 77, 145.

Jerman, Edw,, report of, 143.

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Jenny, Bobt., certificate by, 177.

Jermya, Henry, Lord Jermyn, 335.

Jersey, 34, 109, 230, 253, 254, 257, 435, 427,

452, 462,

exports to or from, 272, 434, 439.

Jlof, 156,276,407. mittee on, 65, 66. , govemoc of, 577; see also Heane,

Col. James. , Mount Orgueil Castle in, 34, 46,

195.

, places in, 34, 36.

.prisoners in or sent to, 44, 50, 54,

195, 456. , provisions and stores at or sect to,

64, 81.

, residents in, 66, 251, 272, 474.

, sMps at, to, or from, 177,251,433,

588.

, ships ot, 520.

, travellers to or from, 251, 446,470,

577. JesBop, Constance or ConstantJa, 48, 86.

, , petition of. 111.

, Wdj.,48,

, Wm., clerk an^ assistant secretary to

Council, 83, 133 (2), 166, 192, 196,

263, 274, 336, 374, 375, 401, 405, 455. letters to, 17, 33, 47, 77, 1 12,

151, 152,169, 178,203.

, , note of, 344.

, , order to, 310.

, , references to, 13, 124.

, report of, 161.

, , , aUndedto, 133, 196.

, , warrant to, 161.

Jesnits, 262, 307, 378. Jewels, US, 161 (2), 166,391. Jews, 91. JoaliiQ, John, 336. Joanes, Capt. Morgan, 476. Jobm, Mr., 39. Johnson, Ab., 241.

, Jer., 492.

, Lawrence, 511.

.petition of, 591.

.Paul, 350.

,Kioh., 404 (2), 512.

Eobt., certificate by, 226.

Wm., cook, 469.

, , Eliz., widow of. 469.

, Wm., mayor of Newcastle, 402, 465,

473.

, , letters of, 486, 494.

, petition of, 403.

, Capt., 175,382.

, Mr., 561, 573.

...,of Rotterdam, 87.

Jollee, Sarah, petition of, 541.

, ThoE.. 541.

JoUifle. Jno., 30.

Jones, Roger, first Viscount Ranelagh, 182,

447, 596.

, Katherine, Viscountess Racelagh, 182,

311,4

', 596.

..,, Ambrose, 468.

...,ChaH„333,

..,,Edm., 271, 272.

..., Hum., petidon of, 258.

..., John, 436.

..., Col. John, petition of, 343.

..., Maurice, 526, 565.

..., Col. Mich., certificate by, 47.

..., Col.PhiL,433, 437.

..,, , as member of Council, 8, 5-7,

12-15, 18 (3), 28 (3), 31-33, 35 (2), 36, 89, 42, 44 (2), 46 (2>, S4 (4>, 58, 60, 61, 63, 65, 66, 70 (3), 73, 76, 82. 83, 8.1, 86, 88, S9, 93. 114-116, 120, 124 (2>. 128, 133, 134, 146, 159, 161, 162, 167, 171, 173-175, 179-182, 186, 187, 195. 303 (3). 307, 308, 211, 212, 215-217, 219.230,223,225-227, 230(3), 363,364,368, 281, 264 (2), 286, 391, 295 (2). 399 (2), 308-310, 812 (2), 318 (2), 32i, 333, 328, 330, 334, 335, 337, 338 (3), 346, 848, 364, 355, 359, 373, 383, 369, 390. 393, 394 {2), 399, 400, 401 (4), 403 (3), 406 (3), 410. 41! (2), 414 (3). , , report of, 166. , Capt Roger, 248, 465, 512, , , ctrtificate of. 579.

, .lettersot, 16.477.485.

.Wm..

,497

■n of, 634.

. petition ot, 329.

J[ones?), W, letter of, 1.

Jongstall, Lord Peter, 441 (2).

Jordan, Capt. Jas., Rear-admiral, 557.

, .pay of, 341, 526.

Wm., mayor of Yarmouth, petition

of, 125.

Joseph, 127.

Joy or Jeny, Wm., 439.

Joyce, Col., 416.

Judge Advocate, 674 ; see aiao Fowler, Jno., and Walker, Dr. Walter.

Judges and justices of assise, 23, 34, 36, 40, 54, 57, 65, 77, 89, 93, 98, 99, 108, 127, 134, 155, 174, 204 (3), 212, 214, 216, 233, 362, 367, 316, 333, 855, 406,444.

letter to, 362.

, salaries of, 12, 40, 47, 77, 101, 152,

223 i see aUo Scotland ; Probate of Wills, and Admiralty Courts, judges io ; and Common Pleas and Upper Bench,

Joiec

114.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Justice, courts of, 137.

.High Court of, 107, 207, 208, 209,

312, 219, 225, 379.

216, 233.

, , trial in, 233-240.

.Lord Chief, 36, 267, 268; see also

KoUe, Hen., and St. John, Ohver. Justices of Assize, see Judges. of peace, S3, 299, 306, 313, 320, 540 ;

see also under the several counties. Juxon,Dr. Wm., Bishop of London, 56 (2),

143. , , palace of, 209.

Katherine's llospital, Ledbury, co. Hereford,

see Ledbury. Kearsley, H., letter of, 511. Keate, Gilbert, 7, 2O0, 269.

..., , petitions of, 307, 308.

, Joyce, petition of, g7.

, Kob., statement by, 386.

Kedgwin, Sturloy, petition of, 156. Keelinjf, Edw., petition of, 78.

, Mr., 3ie.

Keene, Major Clement, letter to, 3.

Keeper, Lord, oath for, 73.

Keith, William, Earl Marshal of Scotland,

273, 283, 302, 312, 353, 454.

, , petitions of, 163, 302.

, , wife, &C. of, 302.

Keling, E., letter of, 502.

Kello, Scotland, residents in, 78.

Eelly, Earl of, see Erskine.

Kelsby, Esther, 578.

Kelsey, Lieat.-ool. Thomas, governor of

Dover Castle, 196, 277, 897, 449, 455,

479, 566.

, , deputy of, 187, 202, 203.

, , letters to, 38, 184, 191, 199,

270, 418, 459, 475, 481, 492, 516, 528,

533,538, 575,593.

, , petition to, 231.

, , reference to, 252.

..,,....., , report by, 116.

,Capt., 434.

Kendal Park, Westmoreland, 399. KendaU,Geo., 468, 643, 581.

, , letters of, 513, 563.

, ThoB., 30, 145,556.

, , letter o^ 308.

, petitions of, 31, 54, 146,265.

, Capt. Wm., 191, 200, 241.

, , letter to, 487.

Kendall— i:on(.

, farmer of the posts, 23, 26.

, Mr. 559.

Kenell barony, Scotland, 90 (3).

Kenenhodig, Wales, 299.

Kenmure, Viscount (Robert Gordon), 367.

Kennedy, John, si£th Earl of Casulis, 291.

Kenniston, John, 396.

Kenrick, minister, 348.

Kensington, Lord, see Eich.

Kent, 174, 358, 379, 482.

, Countess of, see Grey.

places in, 143, 352, 266, 258, 297,

368, 529. Ker, Bobert, Earl of Ancram, 82.

, Anne, Countess of Ancram, 82.

Kerr, Sir Edw., 155.

, , daughter of, 155.

Kerry, Dr., 172.

Kershaw, Thos., 305.

Kesting, Capt. Rich., petition of, 424.

Keteherell, John, 528.

Keyee, Col, Geo., 379, 411, 416, 418.

, , wife 0^411, 416-418.

Kihwortb, eo. Leicester, 208, 382, 401, 403.

, rectory of, 207, 208.

Kirid, John, 464. Kiel, Denmark, 392. Effin, Wm,, 38, 395.

, , petition of, 48.

Kildare, Earl and Countess of, see Fitz.

gerald. .lands in, 80 (2), 106, 214,317,321,

351, 421. Kilkenny, Ireland, 276. Killigrew, Sir I'eter, case of, 426.

, Sir Wra., 38, 144, 152, 368.

Kilrenuy, Scotland, 199. Kincardine, Scotland, 197. Kinderton, co. Chester, 303. King, the, 239, 359 ; see also Charles II.

, the late, see Charles I.

King, And., 155.

, Rob., certificate by, 61.

, Sir Robt., 78.

, Wm., 619.

, , letter of, 513.

, Wm., of Coventry, petition of, 79.

, Wm., sequestrator, 257.

, Capt., 490, 494, 504, 533.

, Lieut., 354.

, Mr., 70.

, minister, 147.

Kinghom, Scotland, 199. Kingsand, 657.

King's Bench, late Chief Justice of, 36; see also Upper Bench.

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King's Road, Bristol, 509.

, letters dated fcom, 494, 505.

, ships in, to, or from, 493,494,

49B.

Kingston, CO. Surrey, 99, 314 (2).

, bailiffs of, 314,

-OQ-Hull, s*e Hull.

Kingswood Porest, ca. Gloncesler, 98, 341 .

Kinnersley, Clement, wardrobe keeper, 69, 70, 146,291(3), 323, 342,343, 412,414 (2), 433 (3), 440.

, account by, 135.

, paymentg to, 447 (2), 454.

, , petitions of, 394 (2), 395, 410.

KinrOTB, ScoO^d, 198.

Kinsale, 473, 520, 546, 583 (3).

, governor of, 471, 480, 487.

, letters dated from, 460, 471, 473, 480,

4B7, 488, 559, 579.

, officers at, 498, 579.

Kiver, letter duted from, 483.

, ships at, to, or from, 468, 473, 488,

494, 505, S16, 552, 570, 574, S75, 581, 584.

, Tiotnalling at, 334^466, 468.

Kirbj, And., 442.

, petition of; 64 (3).

, Capt. Fras., 571.

Thos., 436, 443.

Mr., 433.

Eircaldy, Scotland, 199. Kircudbright, Scotland, 199. Kire, co. Worcester, 297. Kirk ham, co. Lancaster, 308. Kittloby, Capt., 437. Knap, Hen., petition of, 316. Knight, Nalh., IS".

Mrs., 70.

Knightley, Mr., 79.

Kn^bt Marshal's Court, 46 ; see Marshalsea.

KuoUja, Nicholas, Earl of Banbury, 267.

, Isabella, Countess ot Banbury, 267.

.„ , Ellzahecb, Countess Dowager of

Banbury, 367. Knowles, Capt. Tobias, 13. „ , Wm., letters of, 471, 476, 506.

Lacy, Col. Barret, 442. Lake, Lancelot, 445.

Lady, 214.

Lakin, Uen., certificate by, I

Lambert, Major-Gen. John, or Lord, 19,24, 108, 147, 178, 186, 187, 352, 367, 430, 437 (2).

, , as memberof Council, 3,6, 12-

16, 31-36, 44, 46, 54, 58, 61, 65 (2), 67, 73 (3), 78 (a), 83, S3, 88, 94, 98, 100, 104, 114, 119, 123, 134, 146, 149, 159,162, 166, 168, 173-175, 180(2), 181, 187, 197,208, 210, 213, 214,315, 317, 219, 233,223, 226, 227,230(2), 239, 241,251-253,263, 267, 276,284, 285, 288, 291, 295, 309, 318, 322, 323, 328, 334, 335, 338, 343-346, 354, 355, 382, 393, 406, 407, 414.

, letter of, alluded to, 30.

, , letters to, 196, 308.

, , regiment of, 219, 225, 246 (2).

, , reports of, 119, 120.

Lambeth, Surrey, prisoners in, 204 (2), 310, 401,421.

Lamhorne, see Lanheme.

Lamphej Court, co. Pembroke, 132.

Lamplough, John, certificate by, 352.

Lanark, Scotland, 198, 199.

Lancashire, clerks of the peace in, 90, S14, 217.

inhabitants of, 295 (2), 318.

, , petition of, 294.

, justices of assize for, 214,216.

, places in, 305, 308 (2), 318.

, poor in, 73, 74.

, fraders in, petition of, 38.

, wool in, 73, 74.

Lancaster, duchy of, chancellor of, 218.

, .court of, 197.

, , receiver of, 147.

.mayor of, 30.

Great Park, co. Sussex, 98.

Lander, Scotland, 199 (2).

Landguard Fort, 132, 480.

, governor of, 121, 132, 485.

Landlords, delinquent or oppressive, 295.

, , petitions against, 394 (2), 318.

Laud's End, 487, 495.

, ships to or from, 9,140,397.

487, 492, 505, 520, 564, 575, 581.

Lane, Hen., 497.

Capt. Lionel, letters of, 9, 480, 506.

, Thos., 594.

Laugbaim, G., 405.

Langdaie, Sir Marm., children of, petition of, 356.

Langford, Edw., 484.

Langham, Geo., 35.

, Capt. Hen., 502 (2).

, account of, 558.

, John, 335.

Aid. Jno„ 191,210.

, , petition of, 284.

Langhame, Rowland, J32.

Langley, Thos., 406.

Wm., 8.

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LangCon, Rich,, certificate by, 248.

Langaeiloe, France, IGO.

Lanherne or Lamhorne, co. Cornwall, 53,

165. Lannoj, Peter, 305, 306, Lapidge, Mr., 70. Larder, Walter, 528. Lark or Larke, Jos., 61.

, Sam., letters of, 585 (2).

Capt., 421.

Lashford, Hen., 64.

, , Kose, wife of, petition of, 64.

Lassells, Col. Fras., 164 (6), 267.

, , petition of, 163.

Lastre, Alex, ie, petition of, 133. Latche, Jno.. opinion by, 36. Latham, minister, 209 (2).

, Vane's servant, 286, 364.

latin langoage, 430, 481 (2),

Lauderdale, Earl and Countess of, see Mait-

Laurencc, Col. Rich., 362. Laverick, Edw., deposition of, 55.

, , regulation of, 31, 2S2, 281.

, committee for, 303, 215.

terms of, 76.

Law of nations, 80, 193.

of eea, 102.

Lawes, Thos., 61 (2), 285 (2).

Capt., 351.

Lawrence, Hen., President of Council, 3, 46. 54, 73, 82, 156, 178, 186, 189, 197. 203, 215, 223, 230, 385, 317, 883, 437 W-

, letters of, see Council, letters

of.

, note by, 6.

, , petition, Sea. to, 113, 275.

, KcK, agent at Constantinople, 364,

365, 371.

, , letters to, 315, 364.

, Bich., minister, 161.

, Bob., 524.

Lawson, Vice-admiral John, 38, 131, 13S, 140, 147, 148, 325, 231, 368, 401, 483, 483, 484, 485, 486, 489 (3), 490 (2), 494 (3), 495, 498, 499, 508, 520, 522, 528, 540, 546, 555, 563, 566 (2), 575, 577, 678.

, .aecomitbr, 184.

, , certificates of, 459, 467.

, , letters of, 175, 176, 184, 206,

481 (2), 495, 497 (2), 498, 509, BU, 536, 637, 539, 656. 567, 669, 571- 673.

, , letter to, 567.

, , , alludod to, 545.

, , squadron or fleet of, 184, 490.

, Sir Wilfrid, 167, 353.

Lawton, John, 585.

Lea or Leigb, Micb., 45.

, letter of, 8.

, Roger, see Lee.

Leader, Hen., 534.

Iieadman, John, 571.

Leamiag, advance of, commlasiouers for, 61 (2), 285.

Leather, export of, 259 (4).

Leaver, Sam., 401.

Ledbury-uuder-Malvem, oo. Hereford, inhabi- tants of, 344, 245.

Katherine's Hospital at, 170-179,

194, B44 (2), 245, 356.

, , Master and Wardens of, peti- tion of, 194.

Ledgant, Capt. Wni., 570, 578,

, , certificate of, 579.

, letters of, 487, 494, 519, 629

(3), 547.

Ledgard, Thos., ALiecman of Newoaslle, (3), 445.

, , letter of, 36.

Lee or Lees, the, Gnildfiird, 51, 52,

road, 465, 533.

, letters dated from, 474, 581,

,. ships in, to, or from, 459, 482,

494,506,581. Lee, Blii., 391.

, or Leigh, Roger, 273, 353.

, letter oi; 96.

, , petition of. 111.

Leech, Jno,, 44, 334, 249, 313. Leeds, resident in, 341 (2), Leek, co. Stafford, 110. Legate, John, 281.

, , petition of, 380.

Legg, Wm., 587.

I Col. Wm., wardrobe keeper, 69, 394

(2), 395, 402, 412, 414.

- , , payment to, 449.

, , warrant to, 483.

Leghorn, 307, 319, 472, 476, 484.

, agent at, see Longland, Chas.

, Dutch fleet at, 29, 77 (3), 376.

, letters, &o. dated from, 29, 376.

road, 356.

ships at, to, or from, 93, 313,467,

547, 578.

, travellers to or from, 193, 365,

Legland, Scotland, laird of, 339,

Leicester, 424.

Leieesletshiro, 208, 250, 300, 383, 383,401,

..., county commission era of, 31 (2),

382, 403. ..., high sheriff of, 316. ..., inhabitants of, petition of, 316. .,., member for, 386, 816. Leigh, Jno., 103.

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Leinster, 106,

, governor of, 47.

Leith.nearEdiabnrgli, 86, 154, IfiS, 176, 319,

383, 277, 361, 488, 509, 583. conuniBsioDersof reyenueal, 165, 195,

203, 283, 385, 348.

, letters dated from, 270, 497, 578.

, meroliant of, 165.

, letters dated &om, 277, 472-474,

499, 577. , sWps at, to, or from, 135, 163,

166,255,270,472,483. Leman or Lemon, Wm., Tceasurec-at-ivar,

316, 2f>2. Leneall, or Ljneall, Jao., 179, 276.

, , receipt by, 179.

Leathall, Wm., Master of the EoUs, and

Speaker in Parliament, 170, 391, 332,

842, 366, 396, 430. Leopold, Archdute, sec Aostria. Lesley, Lieut.-Geo. Dayid, 273. Leslie, John, Earl of Rothes, 376,

, Alesandei, Earl of Leven, 54.

, Mary, petition of, 243.

, , husband and children of, 243.

Letter office, see Post Office.

Levant Merchant, tho (ship), 375, 376 (2),

464, 484. or Tarkey Merehanta' Company, 73,

145, 339. ,lettecB of, 152, 153, 215, 340 (2),

348, 364 (2), 365 (3), 371 (2). Levellers, the, 306.

Leven, Earl of (Alexander Leslie), 54. Lever, Hen., of Brandspeth, 302 (S), 384.

Leverett, Capt. John, 193 (2), 413.

, , letters of, 462.

Levecington, John, 290, 307. LeveringtoD, CO. Cambridge, 154. Leverland, smith, 530. Levet, Thos., petition of, 68. Levingston, Sir Jas., 343 (2), 323.

, Lady Margaret, 183 (3).

, , petition of, 127.

,Thos., 180.

, , Anne Cfcsar, wife of, 130.

, Lady, see Gorges, Lady.

Lieut.-Col., 439.

J^vinston, Capt., 205. Lewes, Tfaos., 595. Lewis, Evan, 348.

, Maurice, 299.

, Thos., letter of, 480.

Lewis, Isles of, Scotland, 76, 366. Lewknor, Mr., 266.

Lichfield Cathedral, commissioners tor, 33. , minister of, 8.

Light, dracoes, 368.

lUch., letter of, 475.

Lighlfoot, Jno., petition of, 123.

Capt., J., 536.

, , letter of, 495.

LigoQ, Wm., letter of, 532.

IJlburne, Lieut.-Col. John, 16, 33, 44, 46, 50,

54, 195, 309, 310, 372, 433, 446, 452,

456, 470. , Col. Bob., late commander-in-chief in

Scotland, 165. 197, 288, 460, 461,

475.

, , letter of, 165.

, , alluded to 35, 165.

, note of, 461.

, , petition of, referred, 156.

Lilies, John, 457. Limbry, see Limery. Limebouse, 139, 468, 501.

letters dated from, 470, 570.

Limerick, 219, 351, 450, 488.

JAraery or Limbr3', Capt. John. Navy victual-

ler, 42, 465, 473, 534, 546. Lincoln, Bishop of (late), see Wynyffe, Dr.

Thos.

, Dean of, 250.

, Earl of, see Clinton.

gaol, 395.

, mayor and aldermen of, petition of,

161.

readent in, 230.

Lincolnshire, fens in, 152, 268, 332.

, justieeg of peace for, 895.

, members for, 279, 286.

places in, 20, 219, 225 (2), 286, 309,

395.

rioters in, 379.

Lindsay, John, Earl of Crawford and Lindsay,

273,353. , Alexander, Lord Spynie, 273, 373,

454. Lindsey, Earl of, see Berlie.

level, CO. Lincoln, 152. 268, 335.

Linlithgow, Scotland, 198 (2), 461. Lisbon, 409.

, custom bouse at, 85.

, ships to or from, 308, 313.

Lisle, Flanders, 334.

Lisle, Jno., Lord Commissioner of the Great

Seal, 73 (2), 304, 253, 254, 41i,

442.

, , account by, 233-240.

, as Commissioner of the

Treasury, 284.

, , letter to, 337.

,Mr., 205.

, Viscount, see Sydney. .

Lister, Chris., 367.

, Wm., 487 (2).

Little, Bobt., 174,

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Little Britain, London, conmiissioDers for sick

and wounded at, see Mariners sick and

wouoded. Charity (sliip), officers of, letter of,

620.

, Dennis, Cornwall, 877.

Duffield, CO. York, minister of, 226.

Littleport, co. Cambridge, 327.

Littleton, Dr. Jno., 168, 436.

, Wm., chief justice of Caraacvon, &c.,

102, 168,436. Liyerpool, 109, 195, 368, 382, 384, 409, 477,

B04, 564, S73, 577, 582 (2). , letters dated from, 365,367 (2), 382,

471 (4), 476, 505, 506 (3), 634, 556,

558, 562-565, 567,568, 570(2), 671,

573 (2), 576, 577, 679, 584, 587-589. road, letters dated from, 570, 573

(2). , ships at, to, or from, 76, 260, 261,

262, 270, 516, 560, 563, 568 (2), 582. water, letters dated from, 499 (2),

504, 531, 534, 544, 560, 564. Livings sequestered, 119. Uvingstou, James, Viscount Newburgh, 243,

323. Livingstone, Jno., certificate by, 159. Lizard, the, letters dated from, 523, 529, 588. , ships at, to, or from, 296, 297,491,

523, 529. Llangar, eo. Merioneth, 300. Ltamddian, co. Glamorgan, 335. Llansoy, co. Monmouth, 272. Lloyd, Dan., 396.

Griffith, 300.

Hugh, 329.

Jenkin, 369.

, Rich., 34.

, bookfieller, 341.

Lloydart, eo. Montgomery, 299.

Loehaber, Scotland, 262, 270, 366, 367, 384,

582. , , letters dated from, 360, 261,

408. Loch LMgh, Scotland, letter dated from,

261. Lochy Scotland, letter dated from,

610. Loehmaben, Scotland, 199. Lock, Math., 456.

, , petitions of, 64, 81.

Lockhart, Col. Wm., 78, 211.

, .,.»., certificate by, 32.

Lockyer, Hich., 4 (2), 182, 369, 448.

, certificate hy, 373.

Lodgers, regulations for, IBS, 186. Loe, Lawrence, letter of, 47 1 . Loftua, Edward, Viscount Lattns, 6,

, Sir Adam, 444.

, Sir Arthur, 99, 237.

Logan, Mary, 286.

Lomai, ffich., 110.

,Thos., 110.

London, the city, or the town, 11, 23, 25, 46, 66, 88, 117, 119, 136, 169, 213, 253, 296, 300, 326, 362, 370, 405, 428, 429, 431, 433, 459, 483, 492, 500, 609, 517, »19, 537, 544, 546, 648, 550, 558 (2), 562,675, 682 (2), 683.

.aldermen of, 46, 92, 109, 142, 148,

168, 191, 204,209, 210,284, 389 (2), 403, 413; see also onder the several

.court of, 143.

, , petitions of, 54, 88.

....,...„ asaessments in 284, 344.

, , commissioners for, 343,344.

, receiver-general for, 252.

, Bishop of, see Juxon, Dr.

, bishopric of, receiver of, 66 (2).

, citizens of, 209, 258.

, , petitions of, 328, 891.

, city of, 112, 143, 168, 185,204.

, , chamber of, 142.

, , chamberlain of, 378.

, committees of, 141,

, , common council of, order of,

185.

, , companies of, 58.

, petition of, 148; also

Barber surgeons, 330, 542.

hall, 139, 485(2), 601.

, papers dated from, 471,

501,541.

Feltmakers, 7.

Founders' hall, 16.

Goldsmiths' ball, eee Goldsmiths' ball.

Haberdashers' hall, see Haberdash- ers' hall.

Merchant tailors' hall, 369.

Sadlera" hall, 108.

Salters' hall, 262, 356, 366.

Skiuneis' hall, 197.

Soapmakers, petition of, 17.

Stationers, 147,319.

Vintners, 91.

, master, &o. of, petitions of,

149,450.

Watermen, 18,473.

, hall of, 463 (2), 480.

Weavers' hall, see Weavers' hall.

constables in, 185.

, dean and cliapter of, 315.

... -...., departure from, 107, 108, 541. , dismissal from, 256.

, exports from, 117, 118.

, freedom of, 265.

, hackney eoaehmeu of, petition of.

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Loadoi) — cont.

, jaslices of, 19.

, letters daied from, 17, 33, 153, 163,

315, 217 (2), 277,310, 371 (2), 340, 405, 471, 483, 497, 506, 533, 539, 533, 538,540, 543,545,546, 550,556,564, 565, 576, 5S2.

, libertifiB of, 46.

lines of communication in, 361.

, lord mayor of (Sir Thos. Viner), 1,

19. 46, 88, 92, 109, 146, 14fi, 150, 16B, 185 (2), 192, 204 (2), 305, 238, 454.

, , pBtitiooa of, 54, 88, 825.

and aldermen of, letter to, 284.

, manufacturers of, statements by, 117.

148, 149.

, mealmen oi^ petition, &c. of, 139, 140.

, members for, 328.

, merchants of, 65, 66,118, 219

350, 363, 389, 395, 401, 405, 437 433, 437, 442, 443, 459, 556.

, , letters of, 118, 550.

, , Dsmes of, 6, 13, 19, 32, 42, 63,

67, 78, 87, 94, 136, 138, 155, 225.

, petitions of, 93, 369.

, , representation of, 117.

, , report on, 119.

, persons in and aboQt, 3 (2), 48, 110,

120,148,167 (2), 184, 185, 191,204, 332, 237, 249, 340, 365, 876, 408, 434, 452, 475, 485, 506, 533, 548, 556, 556, 565, 568, 571, 572, 577, 585.

, poor in, 140, 159.

, , petition of, 39.

, corporation for, petition 0^345.

.port of, 48,321,384.

, poellionse in, 33.

, posts to or from, 23, 25 (2).

prisoners in or sent to, 9, 204,205,

SOS, S5S.

, prize oiScera in, 68, 594.

, recorder of, ««e Steele, Wm.

, remembrancer of, 93, 185.

, residents in, 3, 67, 88, 296, 301, 379,

383, 391, 395, 407, 413, 428, 429, 447, 480, 521, 569,593.

,siieriaof, 150, 310.

, , court of, 139, 140.

ships at, 430.

, ghips of, 15, 33, 66, 83, 94, 269 (2>,

3B9, 382, 402, 425, 451, 461, 463, 478, 480, 496, 505, 545, 554, 569, 578, 578, 585, 589, 594.

., ships to or from, 56, 433, 434, 470, 473, 480 (2), 481, 485,495,629, 539, 547, 563,

, strangers trading in, 148, 149,

, Bucveyors of, 142 (2), 157,

, town clerk of, 1.

, tradesmen of, 365.

, .letter of, 118.

, , representations, &o. of, 117,148,

London — cont.

, trained bands of, 193.

, travellers to or from, 27, 34, 107, 166,

176, 187, 195, 202, 312, 251 (2), 286, 293, 340, 365, 899, 413, 423, 434, 458, 475,482,497 (2), 501, 507, 515,538, 644 (2), 550, 555, 561, 569, 572, 573, 677 (2), 592.

1, 100.

, wine in, prizage of, 128.

London, streets, buildings, &c, in, viz.; —

Admiralty Court, 428, 429.

Andrew's, Holbom, 48.

Bennett parish, Paul's wharf, 143.

Bermoodsey, 242.

Bishopgate Street, 134, 375.

.Mitre in, 341.

Blackfriars, 238.

Bow I/ane, letter dated from, 188.

Bow Street, 341.

Bridewell, see Bridewell.

Broad Street, 174.

Camden House, committee at, 155.

Camion Street, 367, 404 (2.)

Charing Cross, 364.

Charterhouse or Sutton's hospital, 6, 565.

Cheap, parish of, 233.

Cheapside, Half Moon in, 379, 398.

letter dated from, 543.

Chelsea, prisoners sent to, 9.

Christchurch pariah, 142.

Clerkenwell, 204.

, St. John's parish in, 204.

Compter, 379.

Comhill, 391.

Covent Garden, 2, 205, 226, 393, 368. 379.

Cripplegate without, 204 (2.)

Custom House, see Custom House.

Derby House, see Derby House.

Doctors' Commons, seeDoetorJi'Com-

Drury House, see Drury House.

Duchy House, 8.

EflRle and Child Alley, Shoe Lane,

Ely House. 5. Exchange, 341. ,Kew, 6,149, 15 318,420,650.	, 169, 214,
rencburch Street, Mitre o in, 379. 398.	r Foantwn
Finch Lane, 94.
rieet Bridge, Spread Eagle near, 340.
Street, 301. Eojc's Lane, 498.
Friday Street, Blue Boy i	a, 404.

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London, streets, building?, &c. in — cont. Gray'alnn,271, 27a.

Greenhithe, letter dated from, 570.

Gresham Collc>ge, 192.

Guildhall, see Guildhall.

Gumey House, see Gurney House.

Haberdasher's Hall, see Haber- dasber's Hall.

Holbora, 48, 204 (2), 378.

, Cbequer's Inn in, 412.

Horne LaDe, 341.

Hyde Park, 178.

Jronmongere' Lane, 330.

IsUngton, 188,204(3).

Eatherine's Gaol, 516.

Lane, 522.

Kensington, resident at, 1S6.

King Street, Bear in, 379.

, Whitflhorse in, 340.

Leadenhall Street, 340.

Lincoln's Inn Fields, 375.

Little Bartbolomew's bospital, 47S.

Britain, 340.

, commisEionera in, see

Mariners, sick and mounded, com- missioned for.

, letters dated from, 29

(2), 469, 486 (2), 489, 519, 520, 52:!.

Lock hospital, 591. London Bridge, 185.

House, 209.

Ludgate, 142.

Hill, 142.

Mews, the, 32, 347, 893, 394, 404.

, guards in, 548.

, officers of, 138, 139.

prisoners in, 9, 204, 286.

, residents in, IT.

, , petitions of 137-139.

Moorfields, 419.

, Turk's head in, 341.

Newgate, letters dated from, 412,

419.

, prisoner at, 397.

Old Bailey, court of sessions in, 86,

86.

, Sliip lavera in, 165.

Old Fish Street, Angel in, 379,

Qaeen Street, 391.

Eatcliffe, 468, 483, 491, 503, 591.

Rood Lane, 288, 379.

St. Alphage, 142.

St. Andrew's, Holbom, 378.

St. Bartholomew's Hospital, 472, 498,

519, 579, 591. St. Botolph's, Bisbopsgate, 124, 375. St. Clement Danes', 2, 226, 3B7. St. Giles's, 204, 226. St. Gregory's, 142.

London, streets, buildings, iC. ii

St. James's, 260, ,J3.

Fields, 39 (3), 811, 376.

, guards in, 237.

, marshal of, 393 (2), 294.

, prisoners in, 3S3, 354 (2).

St. John's, 204 (2).

, tennis court at, 278.

St. Martin's Church, Ironmonger Lane, 330.

St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, 117, 156, 226, 806.

St. Mary-le-Bow, 188.

St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, in- habitants of, petition of, 243.

, pastor of, 242.

St. Paul's elmrch, 19, 88, 93, 142, 143, 256, 325.

burial ground a^ 142, 143.

, "committee on the building of,

reports of, 141, 142.

, dean and chapter of, 301.

, scaffold of, 452.

St. Paul's parish, Covent Garden, 368.

St. Peter's parish, Comhil], 391,

St. Sepulchre's Without, 204,

Savoy, 226.

Hospital, see Savoy Hospital.

Seething Lane, 459.

Shadwell, 592.

Shoe Lane, !46, 341, 879.

Shorediteh, 188.

Somerset House, 12 (2), 45, TO, 75, 291, 326, 389, 893, 538.

Southwarlt, see Soathwark.

Strand, 281, 485.

Sufiblk House, 459.

Sutton's Hospital, see Cbartcrhonse.

Temple Bar, 841.

, Middle, 2(6, 233, 368.

Tower, see Tower.

Hill, 417, .^30.

Street, 379, 417, 418.

Whitechapel, 13.

Wood Street, 24,310. Londonderry plantation, S69. Long, Lisle, Master of Bequests, 123, 243, 323,

,Bich., 541.

Long Compton, co. Warwick, inhabitants of, petition of, 248.

, minister of, 248.

Long Ditlon, Surrey, 314. Longland, Clias , agent at Leghorn, 2, 239 (3), 319, 365, 376, 464, 484, 516.

, , declaration of, 376.

, , letter o£ 29.

Longner, eo. Stafford, 100, Long Beach, 493, 556, 572, 587.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Lomne, Nich^ 499. LotA Cbaacellor, 267.

oath for, 73 (3), 253.

Keeper, 13G, 267.

, oath for, 73 (2), 253.

Lord's Day or Sabbath, 23, 147. , ohservaoce of, 103, 104 (2),

, profanmg of, 306, 313, 422

423. Lords or Peers. House of, 23, 135, 167, 382 ;

see also Parliament.

, , orders of, 136,243 (2).

Loavaine, 40O.

LoTe, Dr. Rich., 85, 335 (3).

Thos., mayor of Coventry, certificate

by, 79.

, Wm., 373,

Lovell, Mrs., 411.

Lowe, Edw., letter of, 425.

, Wm., 59,224,

Loiver, Nich., 375,

, Thos., petition of, 275.

, Wm., petition of, 275.

Lowestoft fishermen, 514,

, minister at, 3.

Lowsie Bay, 3S0.

Loyalty (ship), owners of, 477,

tubcc, 121.

merchant, 64.

Lubeckers, 64, 101. Lucas, David, 483,

, N., letter of, 497,

Capt., letter to, 50.

Lacie or Lucy, Luke or Lucas, IBl, 269, 405. Lnckstadt [Glucksladt ?], Deomurk, 274. Lncy, Rich., S2I, 385, , Rich., probate judge, 156,169, 343,

455. LugtoD, Scotland, Laird of, 339, Lomlej, Richard, Viscount Lumley, 441. Lonatics, custody of, 13, Lnndy Isle, 485, .ships at or to, 29, 3?, 38, 494,

505, 570, 574. Ly, Mr., 262. Lyme, co. Dorset, 280.

, ships ot, 491, 639, 550, 553.

Lyme, Wm., 420. Lyode, Mat., 535, Lyneall, John, see Leneall, Lynn Regis, 35, 65, 181, 526, 549,

deeps, 430.

, letters dated from, 437, 490, 526,

Lynne, John, 374.

Lyons, C^t. Rich., 515, 539.

, , letters of, 465, 506, 515.

Lyte, Isaac, 19.

j,85.

„ 85.

Macclesfield Forest, 406.

, mayor, &c. of, petition of, 406.

Macdonald, Sir Jas., 367.

Macdonell, Alexander, 3rd Birl of Antrim,

Macedo, John MiHis de, 451.

Mackedral, prisoner, 22, 25,

Mttckworth, Col. Geo., member of Council, 1, 3,5 (2), 8, 12-17, 27, 28, 30,31, 33 (2), 35, 39, 42, 46, 49,-54 (5), 65-67, 70, 76, 78, 82, 83, 85, '88, 89, 93 (3), 96, 98, 100, 104, 108, 112. 114, 116, 119, 124, 132, 136, 146 (3), 156, 161 162, 165, 170, 174, 175, 177, 180, 181 190, 191, 203, 207, 208, 210-212, 2 215, 217, 219, 222-224, 230, 243, 252, 253, 260, 262, 263 (3), 264, 267, 268, 281 <2), 284, 285, 291 (2), 39,'" ' "~ 296, 301, 303 (2), 307 (4), 308 (3), 310,312, 331,322, .128, 330, 334 "■•- 338, 343, 354, 355, 359, 370, 383 390-396, 399, 401, 403 (3), 40 407, 426.

, , letter to, 58,

Macky, Capt. Rob., 510.

, letters of, 548, 590.

MaoMahon, Thurlogh Oge, 351. Madi^Uson, Capt, H., 540.

, , certificate of, 588.

, , letters of, 473, 479, 483, 492,

523, 535, 537 (2), 554,

., Wm.,

Mader, Mr., 369, 457. Madin, Thos., 18. Maesluys, sheri^ of, depositio: Magistrates, 235, 239, 368. Magna Carta, 235, 339. Maidenhead, 169 (2), M^dstone, John, steward to

254,!

., letter of, 482.

Maidstone, Kent, 529.

Maidwell, Laurence, 303, 820, 887.

M^nwaring, Sir Ant., II.

Maitlaod, John, Earl of Lauderdale, 30, 31,

..., Anne, Couutess of Lauderdale, c

of, 31. ..., , petition of, 30.

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Major, John, 77.

„ , pedtion of, 77.

, , report by, 320.

Rich.,meinborof Council, 3, 7, 12 (2),

28 (3), 43, 65, 190, 195, 207, 210,215, 217, 220, 222, 223, 245, 349 (2), 351, 253, S63, 270,275,290,308,312, 315, 318, 320, 330, 354, 370.

MajoF-Geoeral, the, 588.

Makin, Rich., 12.

, , Bathsua, wife of, 12.

Malaga, 581.

, Bhips to or from, 43, 297.

Maiaon, Essex, 468, 469, 495, 501, 504, 508, 513, 545.

, letters dated from, 469, 473, 499, 508,

519.

Malignancy, 158.

Malignanta, IS, 18S, 200, 323, 379, 280, 282,

299,319 (2), 421. Maling, Wm., secretary to Cromwell, 270,

Maliett, Lieut. Stephen, letter of, 563.

Malqneren, Friesland, 477.

Malstean, harboor of, 80.

Malta galleys, 269, 373.

Maltby, John, S52.

Maluu, Jas., 511.

Malvern, Great, 298.

Malyn, Win., 22.

Mamet, Joshua, attestation by, 121.

Man, Edw., letter of, 577.

Man, Isle of, 261,269, 270, 452, 471, 477,

485, 519. Manby, John, letter of, 475.'

, probate judge, 343, 455.

MaoeeBter, eo. Warwick, .596. Manchefiter, 312,

, Earl of, see Montague, Edw.

, ministers of, 263 (2), 512.

, petition of, 263.

Mandeville, Lord, see Montague.

Mandy, Mr., 374.

Manley, Capt John, &rmer of the Post olKoe,

23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 65, 123, 240, 297.

wamiiitB to, 435, 438.

,Nioh., 659.

.Rich., 411, 416,418.

, Bob., certificate of, 513.

, Thos., 278, 406.

, ..,..., lather of, 138.

, , petidoQof, 138.

,M^or, 579,584.

Mann, Jno-, mayor of Norwich, petition of,

25. Mannering, Lady, 155. Manners, John, Earl of Rutland, 20 (2>. Manning, Edm., petition of, 6, 27. Maosell, Jno., 67.

, letter to, 89.

Mansfield, Nich., 568.

Mansfield, co. Notts, inhabitants of, petitions of, 250 (2).

...., minister at, 250 (3).

iton, Nath., 85, 86, 413.

, , cerdficate of, 476.

...., , letter of, 20.

, , relatives of, 20,

...., ThoE., report of, 386, Maper, Hen., 586.

Maplesoo or Maplesdcn, Mr., 555, 579. Maps, 1.^3. Mapstone, Mr., 486. Marden, Peter, 483. Margate, Kent, 258. Marigold, the (ehip), journal of, 350, Mariners or seamen, 300, 213, 308, 370, 380,

..., impress of, 79, 101, 121, 124, 125, 134, 276, 385, 423, 426, 452, 461, 464, 467, 473 (2), 476, 480, 483, 484, 486, 503, ."ioe, 510, 514 (3), 515, 520, 522, 524, 525, 532 (2), 534-536, 546 (2), 548, 551, 561, 562, 568, 573, SSI, 592 ; see also Watermen.

..., , Act for, 30.

..., .protection from, 434 (2), 486,

522.

.,., lolled in action, 45, 103, 179, 190, 251.

.,„ list of, 594.

,.., meeting of, 449.

..,, petitions of, 194,305.

..., rcftaetory, mutinous, or discontented.

101, 122, 480, 507, 510, 546, 578. ..., runaway, 380, 507, 511, 527, 531,

539, 542, 548, 556, 561, 681, 587. ...,siek and wounded, 29 (2), 41 (2),

103, 139, 231, 244, 251, 348, 469, 476,

478, 483, 485, 498, 496, 508, 609 (2),

513, 519, 525, 530, 583, 541, 574, 577,

582, 585, 588, 593 (2), 594.

..., , Act for, 461.

-., , commissioners for, at Littia

Britain, 69, 101, 125, 340, 348, 419,

421, 495, 500, 633, 541, 591, 594. ..., , , letters, &o. of, 9, 29 (2),

34, 41, 77, lOO, 348, 459, 469, 478,

484, 485 (2), 489, 511, 619, 620, 522,

552, 686,

, letter to, 513.

, , reference of, 139.

.,-, .payments lo or for, 66, 100,

144, 227, 250, 411, 447, 521, 527. 552. ..., wages of, 500, .527, 567.

■ ■■, ,'paymentof, 566 (2), 580, 594.

--, , tickets for, 68, 190, 231, 370,

874, 380, 381, 608 (2), 509, 516, 635,

542, 546, 548, 554-557, 663, 569, 576,

577, 683, 585-688, 690. ■ ■> ; , forgeries of, 68,231, 417,

418.

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GENEEAL INDEX.

Mario era — cant.

, want of, '9, 93, 460, 478, 474. 495,

504. SOB, 510 (2), 516. 520, 522, 531,

532, S39, 545, 667, 568. , widows and orphans of, 68," 144, 190,

341 (2), 467, 594 (2). Markham, Major Ant., 318, 342.

, Wm., letter of, 574.

Marks, Nath., 82.

, , petitions of, 130, 131,

, Walter, letter of, 493.

Marlboroagh, collections for the fire in, 108. Marque and reprisal, letters or commisaions

of, 19, 43, 60, 64, 82,375,401, 425,

464. Marmaduke, the (eliip), owners of, 200.

, , letter of, 200,

, , petitJOQ of, 307, 308.

, , statement by, 308.

Marryott, Capt., Thos., letter of, 318. Mars, 430. Marseilles, 402.

, ship of, 413.

, ships to or from, 485.

Marsh lands, see iFens.

Marsh, Capt. Stephen, 375, 464.

, , petition of, 464.

Marshal-general, see Alsop, Capt. Roger ;

Deane, Joho. Marshal's deputy, 420. MarsbaD, Thos., 291. Marehalsea, or Koight Marshal's Coart,

Southwark, 46, 99.

, , keeper of, 436 (2), 441.

, .prisoners in, 64 (2), 359.

Marston Bygot manor, co. Somerset, 326. Marston, Edw., asagnation by, 19. Martin, John, petition of, 357.

, Jno., minister, 12S (2).

certificate by, 193.

, Mr., 205.

Martin's Hawea, 372.

Mary, Princess Royal, Princess of Orange,

324. Mashain, John, 326. _

, Thos., 326.

Wm., Commissioner of the Treasury,

384. Mashbary, co. Esses, inhabitanls of, petition

ot, 117.

.minister of, 117 (2).

Mason, Edra., certificate by, 138.

,FraE., letter of,480.

Geo., letter of, 480.

\[^\ , Mich., 273, 274, 372, 442.

J .receipt by, 274.

"] Ralph, 226, 227.

, , petition ot, 226.

Col. Thos., 18.

Massey, Col. Edw., 96, 319, 329.

, Jno., petition of, 103.

, Bob., 395.

,Wm., 378.

Massinger, Roh,, 333. Masters, Rich.. 137.

, Frances, widow of, 137.

Mathematical lecturer, see Pell, John. Mathews, Edm., letter of, 552.

John, 538.

, , letter of, 536.

.Peter, 513.

, Col., 70.

, Mrs., letter to, 592.

Maton, Capt. Kobi, 47.

, , esecutors of, petition of, 47.

Matson. Peter, 189.

Matthew, Budxua,428.

Matthews, Thos., 451.

Manleverer, Thos., certificate by, 164.

Maurice, Prince Palatine, 51.

Maifield, Wm., 694.

Maxwell, James, Earl of Dirielon, 90.

, Elizabeth, Countess of Dirteton, 49,

ol, 62

, , petition o^ 49.

, Col Geo , 339.

, Wm , 594 May, Adrian, 221

, Thos , letter to, 536.

, Lieut Thos., 38. Mayeme, Dr or bir Theodore, 155, 435.

, , nephew of, 439.

, , wife of, 155, 569.

Mayo, Col Christ petition of, 181,

, minister of Kingston, 314. Mayor, Rich , request by. 91. Majors, 182, see also under the several

Mayrhood or Majhart, Thos., 205.

Mead Phil, 482

Meadowea, or Medowes, Thos., 17, 136.

Mealmen, biU on, 257.

Mtdals, 516, 529, 532, 567.

Mediterranean, the ships in, to or from, 113,

290 40", 463, 471,476. Medowes, Thos , tee Meadowes. Medway, the, 253 Meeeh, Thos , letter of, 510. Mekomb Regis, mayor of, 426.

, , White Hart in, 426. Melk-ham Rectory, Wilts, 210. Mcliis, CO Somerset, 276. Membhck, ship of, 481. Mendez, Hen Geo , 389. Menez, Mr , 264 Merchant Adienturers' Company, 207, 345,

346 (2)

, petitions of, 346, 392.

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653

Merchants, 73, lis, 119, a4B, 262, 269, 391,

292, 296, 334, 348, 352, 414, 423, 470,

474, 480, 564, S90.

, committee of, 466.

, names of, 31, 35, 60, 130, 131, 134,

155,214,258,265,374,404, 405, 436,

438, 474.

petitioDSof, 409, 427.

Meredith, Mra,, 70. Mergondham, NorfoUc, 296. Heriouethshire, 300.

, judges of, 101,102.

, reeidenCa id, 300.

.sheriff of, 299,300.

MeritOD, Jno., certificate hj, 117, Merrick, John, 467. Mersey Island, 133.

, gOTernorof, 133.

West, inhabitants of, request by, 133.

, , prcaclier at, 133.

Messina, 192.

Metcalfe, Augnstioe, sem-., power of attorney

of; 186.

, Augustine, junr., 186.

Mfltham or Mettam, Wm., 86, 88 (2).

Meverell, Jdo., 61.

Mews, John, petition of, 328.

Michael or Michell, Capt. Eobt., 31 (2), 178,

265 (2), 440.

, , petition of, 308.

Step., 489,

, , petition of, 873,

Miehelot, Geo., 216, 217.

, , order by, S17.

Hiddleburg, 2, 345, 389.

, ships of, 374, 389.

, the (ship), company of, petition of,

543. Mlddleham Castle, 6, Middlesex, 98, 136, 160 (2).

,Earlof,s«e Cranfield.

, jostices of peace of, 93, 130, 203 (2).

, places in, 156, 342, 379.

, poor in, 38 (2), 331.

provost-maishal for, 170 (4), 435.

, regiment of, 66.

sheriff of, 433(3).

Middleton, Jno., petition of, G2.

, IJeut.-Col. John, 135, 286,^367, 473,

545.

, Thos., 232.

, Sir ThoB., 346.

Middlevick, ca Chester, 406. Midfrird, Bob., letter of, 576. Midlothian, 198. MUdmay, Ant., 284, 356 (2).

, , petition of, 284.

, Carew or Carey, 169, 437,

.Sir Hen., 70.

Mildram, Capt. Wm., letter to, 529.

Miles, Mich., 482.

, widow,533.

Milford, 468, 487, 505.

Milford Haven, 542.

, letters dat«d from, 466, 468,

498, 516, 519, 547, 574, 575.

.ships to or from, 473, 495, 529,

543, 569, 574.

Militia, 424.

Commissioners, 314.

Mill or MiUs, Capt. Robt., 47, 77, 470, 480.

, , letters o^ 94, 479, 483, 528,

527-539,631,541 (B).

, Col., 598.

, Lieot.-CoL, 252.

Miller, John, 368.

aHaa Cotton, see Cotton.

MUlington, Mr., 858.

Millstones, &c., carriage of, 36S.

Milt, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 267.

MiltoD, Scotland, laird of, 339.

manor, co. Devon, 316, 326.

Milton's Lodge, Windsor, 12.

Mioance, John, 458.

Mioehead, co. Somerset, 36.

Mingaj, Roger, 277.

MiniEjters, preachers, and chaplains, 38,40,4], 76,124,163,177,193,249 (3), 210,250 (2), 253, 374, B79 (2), 280, 281,383, 390, 314, 316, 320, 346, 348, 368, 372, 375, 387, 898, 400, 405 (3), 450, 453, 453, 467 (3), 491, 521, 632, 533, 584, 545, S52, 553.

, augmentations of livings for, £, 52,

53, 71 (4), 73, 119, 123, 125, 162, 173, 179, 309 (2), 219 226, 247-349, 259, 260, 368, 264, 277, 389, 290 (2), 293, 300, 307, 308, 813, 329, 885, 342, 846, 348, 356 (3), 357, 358 (2), 433,

, committee for trial and approbation

of, 1, 27, 30, 83, 124, 207, 209, 227, 281, 290, 292, 396, 305, 308, 357, 368, 373 (2), 399, 406, 410, 453, 454, 456- 458, 693,

, , orders of, 117, 226,350,377,

, , Ordinances for, 40, 41,319,308,

, , petition U>, 161.

, names of, 1, 6, 7, 8, 32, 48, 64, 59,

111, 113, 117(4), 134, 125(3), 133, 147 (3), 161, 174, 176, 177, 179, 193, 194, 195, 207 (2), 209 (3), 310, 224, 243 (2), 245, 247-249, 260, 268, 270, 280 (2), 289, 293, 306, 314 (2), 334, 335, 843, 376, 399, 42], 427, 434, 502, 642, 647, 659, 686, 593 (2).

, plundered, committee for, 173, 177,

207, aoa, 209, 226, 248, £50, 268, 302, 357, 382, 399.

preaching, Ordinance for, 361.

, scandalous. Ordinances for, 76, 146,

190,311, 212, 214, 230, 338.

, sequestration of, 147, 343 (3).

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Ministers, preacters, &o. — toii(.

.....trostees for maintecauoe of, 8, 112,

173, 177,209,337,348, 350, 263, 26*, 276, 277, 261, 290, 300, 312, 330 (2), 342 (S), 34S, 353, 33S, 406.

, certificalo by 290.

, , reference to, 348.

Minshull, Dr. Rob., 292.

Mint, the. Tower, 3, 131.

, money brought to, 346.

, officers of, 264, 336.

Mint eoniniittee, 32, 336, 346.

, order of, 131.

references to, 7, 12, l.'ia, 156.

Mints, Sir Jno., 2.

Mitchell, John, 451.

, Stephen, 269.

Moalamb, John, 543.

Mobun, Maximiliati, 248.

Mole, Mr., 294 (3).

, , father of, 294.

Molios, Sam., 489 (2).

,Mr., lao.

Money, committee for advance of, see Advance of Money.

, clipping of, 181.

.want of, 490.

, -warrants for issuing, 442-4S8.

, , rules for, 174.

, , signed, 370,375,378,402.

Monk, Lieut-Gen. George, Commander-in- Chief in Scotland, 38, 77, 82, 88, 90 (2), 113, 135, 255, 317 (2), 337, 370, 434, 500, 529, 535, 587.

, , articles of, with Scotch nobles,

333-334, 339, 340, 366, 367, 370.

, , chaplain for, 77.

, goods for, 533.

,in£tractions 10,76,83, 147,208,

290.

, letters, &c., of, 18, 261, 510,

591.

, , leasts of,ftUuded to, 19, 176,

474.

, , letters to, 328, 257, 396, 470.

, , , alluded to, 857, 270.

, note of, 106.

.., orders of, alluded to, 106, 261, 277,295, 366. 367, 870.408,471(2), 483, 489, 545, 550, 560, 564 (2).

, , petition of, 105.

, regiment of, 434.

secretary and clerk for, 77.

... warranlB of alluded to, 481

(2).

Monmouth, minister of, 173. vicarage, 173.

Monmonthshire, commiasioners of, 52 (2),

271. , places in, 272.

Monopolies, 22, 25, 26, 259,

Monson, William, Viscount Monsou, petition of, 143.

, .Frances, wife of. 143.

, son of, 143.

Montague, Edward, Earl of Manchester, 33, 168, 421,

, Elizaheth, Viscountess Montagne,

218.

.Kobert, Viscount MandeTille, 86, 101,

, Col. EdW., 12, 328, 342, 436.

, , as commissioner of the Trea- sury, 284, 4 1 1 .

, , as member of Council, 1,3,6

{2>, 12, 16 (2), 39, 44, 46, 54 (3), 58, 70, 73 (3), 76, 98, 104^107, 124, 128. 134. 159, 162. 167, 174, 175, 180, 187, 215,258.284,291 (2), 296, 312, 355, 370, 383. 389, 394, 401 (2), 406, 411 (2), 414.

Rob., 551.

, Sir Sydney, 376.

, Lord, see Bro-wne.

, Lady, 818.

Montgomery, Hugh, Viscount Montgomery ot Ardes, Ireland, 258, 368.

.,., Col. Kobt., 246, 257 (2), 258.

, , brother of, 258.

Montgomery Cattle, 346.

, Earl of, see Herbert.

MonlgomeryBbiie, 299, 346, 399.

.justices of, 40. 218.

prothonotary in, 34.

, , BherifF o£ 399.

Montigny, M. de, governor of Dieppe, 31, 60. 66,83, 178.205,369.

Montpouillan, Marquis de, 436.

Montrose, Scotland, 198.

, Marquis of, see Graham.

Moodie, Edw., 121.

Fras..437.

, Jas., letter of, 525.

Moorcock or Morcock, Capt. Edw., 580.

, letter of, 492.

Moore or More, Hen., 94.

, , Bhzabeth, widow of, petition of,

94.

, Jno., 174.

aliaii MacAdams, Rachel, 66, 85.

, Rob., petition of, 588.

, Thoa., petitions of, 64 (2).

Thos., boatswain, 512.

.Wm., 85.

Dr., 288.

Moreton, Thos., 438.

Mr,, 168, 174, 17S.

Morfell, Mich., 574.

Morgan, Sir Edw., Bart., 52.

, Jas., letter ot, 496.

, Capt., letter to, 541.

,Col., 102, 135,

, regiment of, 102, 135.

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, Lady, wife of W. Strickland, 434 (2).

, Major, 216.

Morlaix, X)riglish in, 86, 400.

mercliante of or at, 85, 86 (2).

, ships tooc from, 491, 539, 530, 5S4,

Moileux, Peter, 429. Morley, Thas., 4S1. Morocco, King of (Muley Ahmet), 91.

, , ambassador from, 91.

Morpeth, NortlmmberiaQd, lOO. Morphej, Idrd of, 370. Morris, Capt. Hum., 514.

, John, 507.

, letters of, 459, 482, 499, 533

(2), 535, 636, 640, 550, 561-564, 572, 58S (2), 584.

Lieut, ThOB., letter of, 185.

, Col., 411.

Mortalily, bills of, printing of, 448, 454, 458.

Moaeroles, M., 437.

Moses, 296.

Mosiey, B., oommission to, 211.

, .letter of, 126.

Mothara, Capt. Peter, 408. Moula worth. Hob., 505. MooltoQ, Rob., certificate of, 576.

, Capt., 176.

Mount's Bay, ships in, 63.

Mojle, Wm., 385,

Mojse, Capt. Kch., 89.

Mojses, Gregoij, 508.

Mu%caTe, Earl of, see SietBeld, Edm.

Mull lale, Scotland, garrison in, 76.

Mullins, Thos,, deposition of, 55.

Mumby Rectory, ca. Lioeolii, 219.

Munday, Bdw., 460, 569.

, , letter of, 511.

Mnnater, Ireland, 106, 381. Murford, Nich., letter of, 549.

, Mr., 45.

Murray, James, Earl of Tallibardiue, 333.

.John, Earl of Athol, 333,339, 340,

866, 370.

,Wiii.,68.

Muschamp, Thos., 17.

Muscovy Company, 16, 17, 30 (2), 136, 434.

,goven)Orof, s«e Ashe, Aldennan

Fras.

, petition of, 57.

, request by, 57.

Musgrave, John, petition of, 591.

Mussenden, Eras., 397,

Mussleborough, Scotland, 595.

Muster-master General, see Dermott, Rich.

Muttloe, Capt., 382,

Mutton, Sir Peter, 34.

Muttun, Solomon, 466.

Mjngs, Christ., examination before, 247.

Nairne, Scotland, 197, 198.

Nantes, ships to or from, 42, 304, 521, 569.

Nantwieh, co. Chester, 132,

Naples, 348, 405, 408.

, ships to or from, 63, 402, 581.

Narrow seas, ships in or to, 9 (2), 14,29, 101,

307,479,497. Nation, the, see England. Nauden, Dr. Theod., 372.

, ....... Gimily of, 289.

, .petition of, 289.

Navigation Act, 64, 121 (2), 165, 210 (2). Navy, the, 247, 278 ; and casual notices, pas- sim ; see aiso Fleet and Sliips.

, agents of, see Wells, Ant.; Walley,

Chas, 1 Browne, Rich. ; Green, Thos. ; Powell, John ; White, TliOB.

,aasessmenl9 for, 202,

, charge of, 385 (2),

, dockyards of, officers of, 694.

, frauds on, 548.

moneys for, 96, 227 (S), 253, 403.

office. 67, 88. 473. 474, 484, 517, 540,

548, 586.

, clerk of. 378.

, letters dated from. 7, 134, 175

aOO, 201. 226, 231, 366. 365, 379, 384, 616, 531. 638. 540, 543, 551 (2), 553, 556, 560, 561, 562, 583.

, warrant from, 379,

, officers of, 12, 691.

, papers relating to, 459-694.

, preaehers for, 467 (3).

, provisions or stores for, 97, 175, 388,

463, 478, 484, 594.

, embezzlement of, 490, 519, 637

568, 593.

, , want of, 165.

, treasurer of, see Hutchinson, Rich.

, .deputy, 231, 640.

treasury, 539, 658, 591.

victuallers, 186, 231, 875, 380, 461,

463, 464, 488, 493, 496, 507, 511, 616, 518, 519, 521, 522, 530. 634, 536, 539, 541, 545, 547-549, 651 (2), 552 (3), 554, 562-664 (3), 666 (2), 570, 571 (2), 580, 584, 687 i see alto Aldeme, Capt ThoB. ;' Gauden, Denis ; and liniery, John.

, letters of, 475,488,500, 549.

, , alluded to, 567,

, letter to, 377,

, victualling of. 375, 377, 379. 880,

384-885, 386, 388. 461. 462.

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Navy, victualling of — cent.

, compJaints of, 460, 464, 617,

523, 525, 530, 533, 533, 540, 54?, 549 (8), 550 <2), 651 (3), 654, 563, 580, 585.

victualling office, 463.

letter dated from, 37.

Navy Commissioiiers, 8, 2B, 37, 47, 69, 76, 100, 161, 178, 207, 339, 340, 841, 377, 380, 384-385, 388, 417, 474, 475, 480, 484, 491, 497, 501, 531 (2), 533, 536, 543, 676, 577, 681 (3), 587, 589, 591 ; see also Browne, Nell. ; Hopkins, Edw. ; HnlchinsoQ, Rich. ; Pett, Peter ; Smith, Thos. i Thomson, Eob. ; Payler, Geo. ; Willoughlij-, Fras.

, certificates of, alluded to, 7, 34.

clerks of, 47, 520 ; see also

Turner, Thoa.

house or office for, purchased, SB,

459.

, letters, &o. of, 8,48, 134,176,

200, 201, 226, 231, 34S, 356, 365, 379, 384, 459, 470, 476 (2), 477-480, 482 (3), 487-4SI, 496, 498, 501(2), 507, 512, 513(2), 515(3), 616 (2), 623- 537, S38, 540, 542 (3), 546 (2), 552, 557, 558, 561 (3), 563 (3), 564, 666 (2), 567 (3), .'>70, 572 (2), 574, 575 (2), 577-581,586, 587.

, , aliuded to, 88.

, letters to (March 1654), 9, 16,

18, 19, 459-468.

, (ApcU), 4E8-484.

, (May), 186, 190, 484-

500.

558.

, (June), 228 (3), 501- . (July), 261, 370, 514-

. (Aug.), 534-552.

, (Sept.), 367, 370, 562-

.. (Oct,), 374,558-566.

(Nov.), 560-579.

, (Dee.), 579-590.

, , undated, 593 (4).

, orders of, alluded to, 87, 101,

398,464,531.

, orders to, 29, 34, 47, 467.

, , petitions to, 87, 192, 472.

rejioMs of, 7.

, alluded to, 7, 179.

, salaries of, 76.

subjects referred to, 55 (2), 68,

69, 87, 155, 179, 239, 319, 464, 605, 522, 524, 528, 531, 547.

ts of, alluded to, 686. alluded to, 88. Nary and customs, committee of merchasts for regulation, &c. of, 61, 210, 406, 466, 696.

, , petition to, 87.

, , references to, 3, 191, 197.

, ,report of, aiO.

Navy Committee (late), 35, 109.

, letter to, 48.

order of, 47.

, alluded to, 47.

reference to, 77.

Naylor, Capt., 470. Naze, the, 470. Heale, Eman., 389.

...., Martio, 433. Nealishead, Norfolk, 390 (2). NeWey, Hen., 466. Nee, Capt., 156. Needbam, Kath., 66.

, Marchmont, payments to, 447, 449,

455, 458. Needwood Forest, co. Derby, 98, 341. Neesham, Thos., 314, Nelthorpe, Adjutant. -General, 206. Netherhaven Bectory, eo. Wilts, 210. Netherlands, see Holland. Netterville, Nich., 283. Nevill, lien., 11. Newark, Scotland, laird of, 339. Newark, co. Notts, 349. Newberry, Mr. 402, 549, 560. Newbery, Capt. Rich., 632.

, , certificate hy, 125.

, letters of, 476, 479, 484, 488,

548.

Newburgh, Viscount, see Livingston.

Newcastle-on-Tyne, 197, 206, 366, 402, 486, 492, 546 (3), 588.

, alderman of, 8, 123.

, Charles 1. at, 173.

, coals at, ferming of, 36.

, , imposition on, 115.

, customs* officers at, 173, 317.

, Earl and Marquis of, see Cavendish.

, letters dated from, 36,484,486 (2),

545, 577, 585.

mayor of, see Johnson, Wm.

, member for, 286.

, merchants of, 80, 123.

, resideotB in, 115, 217, 402, 465.

, ships of, 480.

ships to or from, 76, 217, 469, 474,

476 (3), 502, 545, 548, 549.

wines at, customs on, 173.

Newcastle-under-Lyne, co. Stafford, 1 10.

Newchurch, Isle of Wight, rectory of, 125.

Newdegate, Capt. Rich., 495.

... ,lettersof, 464, 518.

Newdigate, Sir Rich,, justice of the Upper

New England, 141, 487, 568, 592.

„ , masts from, 561, 584.

, ships to or from, 193, 206 (3), 560,

553, 568, 588.

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Newfoondland, 423, 642.

fishery, guard for, 241.

, governor of, 422, 423.

, places in, 423, 654.

.ships to or ftom, 9.1, 143, 177,200,

491, 529, 537, 542, 543, 548, Newhaven, France, 520, S31, 525. Newlands, Mr., 200. New Lodge WalL. Windsor, 11. New Malton, co. York, 263. Newman, Edw., 313.

., Mr. 11

Newport, Earl of (Blount, Mounljoy), 105. Newport, Isle of Wight, 125, 322.

, , miulaterof, 125 (2), 330.

Newte, minister, 2S0. Newton, co. Cambridge, 154, Newton, Edm., 557, 559. Nicholas, Sir Edw., Secretary of State to CbarleBlI., 289." ,

letters of, 324. 407.

, , letter to, 288,

I , note by, 111.

, , wife of, 325, 4oy.

> Oapt. Jno., governor of Chepstow,

sa.

, , petition of, 52.

Nicholas parish, Guildford, resident at, 52.

Nicholls, Dan., 124.

, Baron, see Nicolas.

Nicholson, Step., 459.

Nicolas, Rob., judge of the Upper Bench, 233, 236.

, baron of the Exchequer, 354.

Niooll, Ant, petition of, 344.

NicolsOD, Chris., petition of, 80.

Nightingale, Edm., 586.

, , Jane, widow of, 586.

Mr., 277.

Niion, Capt. Bobt., 541.

, certificate by, 45.

, , letters of, 539, 644.

Noblet, Mr., 595. Noel, Martin, 893, 415.

, , letter of, 593.

.list by, 258.

Nonsuch House and Park, 180. Norargergard, lord of, 440. Norbury, Geo., petition of, 136.

, Wm., 119.

Nore, the, letter dated from, 484. Norfolk, 174, 277, 356, 492.

iJDStioesof, 193.

, letter dated from, 260.

places in, 25, 153, 164 (2), 161, IT:,

193, 194, 211, 260, 230, 296, 301.

plot, 574.

.sheriff of, 3S4.

;, 294.

P842.

Norris, Sir Eras,, letter to, 67.

, Hugh, 30 (3).

Capt., 251, 434.

North, Jas., 333.

Northamptonshire, 38, 160 (2).

, jostices of, 67, 89.

, places in, 13, 67, 89, 224, 435.

, poor in, 39,231.

North Bradley, co. Wills, mhabitanta of, peti- tions of, 32, 54.

coast, 471.

Northcot, Thos., 449.

North country butter, 152.

North Elmham, Norfolk, 290.

Northend, Capt. John, 567.

Northero circuit, judges of, 204.

North sea, 481, 520.

, fishery, 430, 537.

ships to. 111, 124, 494.

Northumberland, 147, 288.

, Earl of, see Percy.

, justices of, too,

, sheriff of, lOO.

North Walshara, eo. Norfolk, 260.

Northwich, CO. Chester, 168.

Norton, Lieut-Col. Ben., 66, 312, 342.

, Gravelie, 227.

Norway, 189,481,485.

, ships of, 7.

, ships to or from, 64, 165.

Norwich, 47, 477.

, bishop of, 97 (2>, 230.

, Christ Church Close in, 97.

owners &c. of, petition of, 97.

, citizens of. petition of, 277.

, common council of, 97.

, inhabitants of, 97, 186.

.justices of, 97.

.., mayor, aldermen, &c. of, petition of,

25,26,27. , posts to or from, 25, 26.

, sheriffeof, 277, 27s.

Nose, John, 383.

, , deposition of, 383.

Nottingham, Earl [and Countess of, see

Howard. Nottinghamshire, 288.

, places in, 250, 309.

.receiver of, 146.

Nouden, Sir Theodore, 374.

No well, Mr., 566.

Noyes, Nath., 523,

Nutt, Rich., barge master, 452.

, payments to, 449, 463, S34.

Nuttall, John, 457.

Hatton, Capt. Mich,, 610, 644, 558.

, , letters of, 261 (3>, 365, 367,408,

466. 468. 534 (2),

, letters to. 261, 263.

, , note by, 263.

Nye, minislfir, 1. 321, 369.

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Ordini

>e office

Oake, Capt, Wm., 18.

Oaths, adminieterin^ nf, S4.

Oblivion, Act of, see Pardon.

O'Briec, Murrough, Sth Earl of Inchiqnin,

81. Obstructions (in sale of lands) Committee for

removing, 4, 56, 95, 99, 104, 124, 142,

209, 310, 329, 347, 893, 399.

, , orders of, 105.

, , references to, 9G (2), 143,

, , reports of, 90, 143, 209.

, , , alluded to, 95, 96, 209.

Ocklej, Art., petition of, 133. Ody, Capt., 504. Offley, Jno., 251.

, , petition of, 242.

Ogilvy or Ogleby, George, Lord Ogilvy, 273,

353. Cham, Wm., 301. Okes, Rich., deposition of, 142. Okey, Col., 81, ise, 334.

, re^ment of, 99.

Old Head, ships at, 520.

Oldisworth, Mieh., 255, 278.

Old LaaghUn bishopric, 349.

" Old Noll's rules," 246.

Old Warwick and Expedition, commanders of,

Olonne, Ehip of; 560.

Opey, Mr., 521.

Orange, Princess Eoyal of, see Mary.

Orchard, Eob., certificate of, 469.

, letters of, 491, 510, 517.

, Mr., of Tiverton, 379.

Orchardsbuij, resident at, 79. Ordnance, carriage of, 178.

Committee, 19, 232, 426, 466.

, order of, 62.

, petition to, 590.

office, Tower, 562 (2), 566.

, letters dated from, 469,496,505,

551,580, 587.

, records of, keeper of, 556.

officers, 13, 76, 120 (2), 187,208,227,

282 (2), 260, 267, 331, 404, 426, 462,

463, 468, 470, 473, 480, 503, 506, 537,

556, 583, 595 ; see also BiUers, Wm. ;

F^ener, John ; Pajler, Geo. ; Poulter,

Eieh. ; White, Col. John.

, accounts by, 350.

, letters of, 465, 476, 486, 492,

520 (2), 537, 551, 552, 554, 555, 568,

669 (2), 577 (2), 583.

, letters t«, 532, 562.

, report of, 349.

.warrant to, 150.

, , alluded to, 191, 405,

Oreton, Christ, 110. OrfordnesB, Suffolk, 494, Orkney islands, 7, 90, 176, 197, 473, 605. le, Hugh, 313 <5). ...„ John, 145, 174. Ormond, Earl of, see Butler. Osborne, Nich., 473.

,Samuel, 217, 254.

, Capt., 252.

ton rector}-, eo. Notts, 350. Ostend, 401, 414.

, ships of, or Ostenders, 491,563.

, ships to or from, 563.

Ostler, Kobt., 136.

Ottery, CO. Devon, minister of, 247.

Oullam, John, 514.

Ouseiey Bay, see Hoseley Bay.

Overton, Col. Bob., 489.

Owen, Fras., 181.

, John, 438.

, Capt. John, 450, 458,

, Dr. Jno,. vice -chancellor of Oxford,

dean of Christ church, 3, 40, 294, 386,

, letter to, 294.

, , petition of, 345.

,, ThoB,, note by, 134. Oxenbridge, Clem., 22, 349. Orford (city), 5, 16, 114 (2), 135, 271,

,., articles of surrender of,, 114, 194, 221.

.., Charles I. at, 135, 278, 326, 346.

.„Earl of, see Vere.

.. garrison, 43, 114, 220 (2),

.., paper dated from, 312.

... surrender of, 135, 220, 257.

,. (University), vice-chancellor of, 3,

, professors in, 259 (2), 268.

coUeges of, mast^rsof, 73, 147,

249, 425 ; also

Christ Church, 427.

, dean of, 425.

, organist of, 435.

, petition of, 345.

Magdalen, 259 (2), 268, 427,

New, 427.

Pembroke, 249.

Pembroke Hall, 44.

Queen's, 405.

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659

Oxfordshire, 403, 438.

.justices of the peace for, 67.

, places in, 67, 855.

, sheriff of, 67.

Oyer and Terminer, commitleo of, 151, 156,

169 (2), 200,214,318. Oysters, 188.

Pacej, Capt. Jas., 469,

,Nieh.,459.

, Capt. Thos., widow o^ 459.

Pack, Aldermen Chris., 148, 316.

Capt. Hen , 475.

, ,letters of, 4S0, 463,464, 475,

485, 494,

, Jno., 38, 553.

Packer, Major, 89, 213, 327. Packet boats, 258. PackingUm, Sir John, 321. Packwood, John, 516.

.letters ot, 493, 501, 504, 515,582.

Padstow, Comv^l, 535. Page, Hen., 245. , Sir Ki., 408.

, , wife of, 408.

, Rob., 465, 503.

, , deposition of, 189.

, ThOB., petition of, 258.

, surgeon, wife of, 491.

Paine, Walter, petitioo of, 431.

Painter, Rich., 137.

, foi^er, S79, 398 (3).

Palache, see Carolos, Jacob.

Palatine Prince, Charles Lonia, 111, 324.

, Maurice, 51.

Rupert see Bupert.

Palmer alias Wilmer, Mar;, 419.

, , husband of, 419.

Paluzzi, LanreDzo, 435.

Papists, 16, 79 (3), 1U5, 205 (2}, 337, 245, 294, 398,307,319 (2), 407.

estates of, 95, 26, 256, 329.

Papworth, Mr., 590. Pardo, Hen., letter 6f, 579. Pardon and ObhTion, Act of, 106, 130, 154, 158, 174, 253, 265, 266 (2), 268, 303, 309, 326, 426. Painter, Praa., 30 (2). Parbam, Lord Willoughby of, tee TVil-

loughby. Paris, 177.

, English in, 149, 447.

, Palais Royal in, 82S.

Parishes, union of, order for, 361.

Parke, Capt, Fraa., letters of, 491, 579, 583.

Parker, Hen., 162.

, , Jane, widow of, 162.

, Henry and Anne, children of,

162.

..„Capt. John, 603, 516.

..., , certificate of, 589.

, letters of, 471, 491

.,Dr, Jno., 19, 70,397.

la by, 71.

283, 319, S

, Ralph, letters tf

,Wm.,442.

, Mr., references to, 139, 140,

Parkett, Wm., bond of, 2. Parliament, (he, 4, 5, 14, 20, 24, 26, 27, 30, 35, 41, 43, 48,74, 79-81,83, 90,92, 94, 96-98, 107, 109, 114, 117, 126, 127 (2>, 130 C2), 135, 149, 151, 168, 159, 162, 165, 183, 195, 200, SIS, 221, 236, """ 239, 240, 256, 266, 369, 275, 283,

* 325,329,337,353,368,

866, 368, 387, 397, 403, 408, 430,431 ; see also Lords, House of j Commons, House of. .,.., Acts or Bills in, 35, 59, 69, 74.

..,„ alluded to (March 1654), 6, 15,

19 (2), 30, 31, 35, 37, 38, 44, 49 (2), 61, 54, 57, 63, 65, 67, 461.

(April), 69, 71, 72, 74,

75 (2), 85, 87, 93, 98, 104, 108, 107, 108, 117, 118, 124, 135, 130, 134, 185, 136, 137.

, (May), 139 (2), 140, 143,

143, 151, 154 (3), 157, 158, 165, 167, 168, 170, 171, 172, 174, 177-179, 186, 194.

...., , (June), 302 (2), 209, 213

(2), 214, 216, 223, 229, 230, 235.

, (July), 255, 259 (3), 263,

264, 266, 266, 275, 276, 278, 521,

-. (Aug.), 291, 292, 294 (2),

295, 807, 311 (2), 812, 314, 320, 326, 337, 341, 343 (2).

..., , (Sept.), 356, 359, 360,

362, 555. ..., affection or adherence to, 77, 139, 167, 321, 254, 280 (2), 313, 327, 337 391. ..., agent of, 329. ... army or forces, 137, 141, 234, SOS,

596 ; see also Army. ,.., certificate to, 107. ... Chamber, Middle Temple, 216. ,.., clerks, &c. of, 386, 453 i tee also Scobell, Hen.

, petitions of, 61, 133, 124.

..., committees of, 49, 99, 157, 278, 389,

., order of, 158.

., reference by, 369 .

., reports of, 87, 259.

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1,36,141,148,208. , , letter to, 96.
205 (2). 211, 373, 279 (2), 288, 283, 399,311,319.
315, 34a, 351, 355, 367, 392 (2>, 446, 462. house, 322 (2), 343, 343, 393, 410, 433, 440.	62 (2), 63, 69 (2), 96, 109, 132, 127, 131, 136. 155, 161, 170, 307, 220, 252, 294 (3), 315, 316, 349, 363, 364, 383. , , orders and voles, &c,of, 20 (5), 24, 25, 69, 95, 96, 157, 158, 170 (3), 231, 342.
310 (2), 319, 328, 346.
	224, 256, 262, 389.
307, 311, 813 (4), 314, 316, 318, 319 338,3846, 399, 924. , , , committee! for, 279.	, printing for, 157, 158 (4). , .references of. alluded to, 23, 81. , , reports of, alluded to, 356. Parnell, Eliz,, petition of, 276.
	, husband of, 376.
80, 127, Ul. orders, ordinances, and Totes of, alluded to (March 1654), C, 7, 13, 14, 31, 35, 37, 39 (2), 4(1, 47, 49, 56. 58- 60, 66.	Parsons, Major Thos., 467.
Darae Katherine, Ms wife, Ufi. Faske, Thos., D.D.. 343 (3). raaseneera, search of, 199. Passes or safe-conducts, 43 2), 101, 107, 166, 178, lei, 201, 212 (2), 214 (3), 346, 275 (4), 299, 305,308,816,376,377, 403, 433-443. Paterson, John, certificate of, 552. Pateson. Edw., 467.
445. , , (Maj), 151, 155, 160, 166. , (June), 220, 448. , > (July), 275. , (Aug.), 317, 331 (2), 322, 326 (2), 342, 343, 545. (Sept.), 361, 369, 374, 456.
, ped^onof, 467. Panl.Ant, 128, 230. Wm., 230.
, (Not.), 391, 574. , , (Dec), 409, 420, 431, 426. (1654?), 427. , petitions to, 46, 95, 129, 230. , , alladed to, 6, 46, 56, 148, 156.	Pauluzzi, Sigaor, 439. Paunoefoot, Tracy, 83. nance officer, 76, 331, 426. 525, 530, 637. , .letters of, 505, 546, 551 (2).
253, 255, 256. , orders of, 56, 141, aai. quarters, 56, 220, 271.	Payne, Chris., letter of, 542. .John, 535. Peacock, Capt., 503, 590. Peak Manor, eo. Derby, 80. Peale, MartiD. 41 (2). wife and son of, 41. Pearce, Abr., letter of, 518.
81,96, 141,209(2), 231. , rolls in, 333.
(2), 241, 379, 280, 394, 307, 344 (a), 358, 389 426, 44S, 452.	(2). , , petition of, 424. Featse. Capt. Wm., 401 (2).
	Pearson, Han., 167.
287.	, Jas.,_167.

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661

PecheU, Capt, KicH., 325, 361.

, , petitions of, 256 (8).

Peck, Capt. Hen., 329 (2) .

, brotiiecs, &c,, of, 96.

, 'father of, 96, 329.

, , petitioD of, 96.

Peolcet, Rob., letter to, 36S. FedmaisL, Essex, 341. Peebles, 198 (3), 199. Peers, Honse of, see Lords. Peirson, A., letter of, 126.

, Capt., 375, 441.

, Mr., 374.

Fell, Jolut, mathematical lecturer, 50, 444.

, , wife of, 50.

PelBent, Le'ms, 532.

Pembridge, Wm., 65.

Pembroke, Earl of, see Herbert, PliU.

, letters dated from, 132 (2), 467,468,

570, 581, 584.

, mayor of, 132.

, navy agent al, eee Browne, Capt.

Kich. Pembrolteshire, 224, 348, 444, 505.

, connty committee of, 224.

, inhabitants of, petition of, 180.

, places in, 2, 132.

PeudeODis, 528, 569, 585.

Castle, 276, 876, 877, 426.

, depnty governor of, 86, 89,

443.

, letter dated from, 528.

, powder fbr, 191.

Pengeily Manor, 342. Penn, Stephen, 424.

, Mary, wife of, 424.

Penn, Wm., General of the Fleet, 51, 206, 258, 475, 482, 487, 492, 497 (2), 500, 616, 516, 539 (2), 542 (3), 548 (2), 546, 655, 564, 565, 566, 574, 576, 682, 584, 592.

, , certificate by, 244.

.letters, &c. of, 9 (2>, 14, 29,

37, 38, 51, 186, 459, 463 (2), 578,

, .tetters to, 190, 515, 621, 529,

(2), 540, 568.

, , , alluded lo, 476.

, , petition of, 351.

, , squadron or fleet of, 241, 339

(2),a70, 414, 549 (2), 561, 552, 555, 556, 558, 562, 664, 665, 667 (2), 673, 575, 576 (2), 58S. Pennoyer, Wm., 377.

, petitions of, 351. 363.

Penny, Thos., 505. Penrice, co. Glamorgan, 836. Penrose, Capt. Thos., 185. 302, 570, 581> 589.

, , letters of, 521, 540, 550, 574.

I'enrjn, Cornwall, 561.

, mayorof, 63.

Feotlaod, Scotland, 277.

Penzance, Cornwall, 63.

, mayorof, 63 (2).

Pepper, Major, 76.

Pepys, Baron of Exchequer, Lord Chief Jus- tice in Ireland, 216, 268, 453,563 (2), 664, 568 (2). Percy, Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, 72, 86, 168.

, , order of, 206.

, Allan, bond of, 2.

, Ghas., 3.

, , bond of, 2.

Perdue, Geo., petition of, 62. Perkins, J., note by, 421,

,R!cli., 17,30.

Perrott, James, letters of, 478, 499. Persons, Amos, petition of, 328.

Perth, Scotland, 198 (2).

Peterborough, inhabitaats of, petition of, 313.

, member for, 313 (2).

, minster of, 313.

Peters, Hugh, 27, 383, 445, 553.

, , certificate by, 45.

, note hy, 124.

Pett, Chris., master shipwright, letters of, 463, 472, 484, 498, 311. 512, 537, 640, 543, 556, 557, 560, 561 (2), 568 (2), 567, S72, 573 (3>, 577, 57S, 580.

, Peter, Navy Commiesioner at Cbat-

bam, 226, 228, 329, 460, 504, 615, 533, 546, 555, 656, 558, 577, 578.

, tetters of, .36, 228 (2), 476, 479,

480, 490 (2), 497, 498, 502, 503, 505- 512, 517-519, 523, 526, 629, 632 (2), 539 (3), 643, 5.53, 555 (2), 556-559, 565 (2), 571 (2), 677, 579, 680 (2\ 582, 686, 587 (2).

, , totter to, 460.

, , petition of, 47.

, Capt. Phineas, cleric of the check at

Chatham, 467, 573.

, , account of, 50O.

, , certificates of, 563, 594.

, .letters of, 46i, 517, 568, 559,

661, 584.

, Phineas, shipwright at Chatham, 466,

467,479, 491,542.

, , letter of, 490.

Pettook, Capt. Eich., letters of, 464, 480.

Petty Bag Office, 254, 320.

Petworfh, Sussex, 369, 373, 424.

Phider or Phare, Col. Rob., 391,

Phelps, Jno., 180, 223, 452.

Mr., 235,

Philip, Cflpl., 464.

Philips, Jas., 3S-'i.

Phillips, Isaac, 19, 393.

or Philips, Jas., 385, 455.

, Jas., of CO. Cardiean, S59.

, Jno., bond of, 2.

Thos., sen., letter of, 509.

Gol„205.

, surgeon, 574, 577.

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PhiUis, Peter or Filie, Pierre, ITS.

, , petitions of, 60 (2).

Phipe, Lieat. Wm., letter of, 514. Phjsio, student of, 146. Pickering, ChriB., 434.

, , report by, 26.

Edw., ■iSS, 439.

, Geo., 13,44,54.

, Sir Gilb., 433, 441.

, , as member of Council, 1, 3 (3),

14,16,27,31.33, 39, 44, 46, 5*, 60, 63, 65, 87, 70, 73 (3), 76, 98, 146, 174, 189 <3), 190, 203 (3), 215, 324, 227 (2), 242, 248 (2), 268 (3), 281, 285, 286, 291, 295, 299, 302, 309, 347, 373 (2), 375, 394 (2), 410,411 (2), 414.

, Col. John, 342.

, Wni., 534.

Pidley ehurch, co. Hants, 277.

Pierce, Mrs., 70,

Pierrepoint, Frae., certificate by, 164.

.Rob., 485.

Piggott,Ricli., S87.

,Wm., 484.

Pight, Rich., letter to, 264. Pike, Iieut.-Col,, 866. Pile, Miles, 151,

, , petition 0^ 143.

Pill, the, Bristol, 533. Pinchhack, Mr., 436. Pinchbeck, Abra., M.A., 117 (4'). Pimontelli, Don, 440. Kndar, Mat., 320. Knder, Thos., 498. Piracy, 178, 305, 382,441. Pitate8,38, 54, 111,161, 169, 185, 191, 200, 258,261,369,382,427,436, 471, 492, 516, 522, 529, 536, 537, 565, 569, 582 ; see aho Brest pirates and Beach, Capt. Pitman, Wm., 443. Pitson, Major Jfls., 49, 51, 53 (2).

, petitions of, 49, 75.

, John, letter of, 565,

Pitt, Edw., 297.

.Rowland, 327.

, peUtioos of, 316, 326.

Pittenweme, Scotland, 199. PitM, Edw., 367.

Place, Rowland, petition of, 304.

Plague, or infection, 41, 132, 142, 168, 325,

Plate, 55, 301, 326, 386, 413, 414.

ships, see Samson, &e.

Piatt, John, 314. Player, Thos., 378.

of Canterbury, 433.

PleydeU, Chas., 454.

Plumley, Capt. Robt., 241, 422.

, letter of, 554.

Plumpton or Plumpetead, Mr., 10 (2).

Plunket, Thos., 151.

..... widow of, 151.

Plymouth, 47, 89, 191, 369, 280, 304, 372, 376, 385, 400, 423, 430, 467, 479, 500, 515, 527, 531, 546, 557, 564, 578, 593.

Castle, 585.

, prisoners in, 134.

, custom house at, 583.

Fort, commander of, 86, 89.

, letter to, 583.

, letters dated from, 685 (2).

letters, &c. dated from, 184, 177, 185,

190, 191, 301, 302, 336, 402, 463, 471, 479, 483, 486, 487, 489-492, 494 (8), 495(2), 497, 499,501, 506,511, 612, 518 (2), 521 (2), 522, 524, 535, 527 (3), 531 (2), 534, 544-546,549, 554, 559 (2), 567, 569, 570 (2), 574-576, 580 584.

, mayor of, 63.

prize officers at, 77, 246, 594 (2).

, residents at, 467.

, ships at, 33, 38, 42, 60 (2), 312, 463,

ships of, 402, 487, 520, 528, 564.

ships to or from, 48, 93, 94, 200 (2),

307, 330, 487, 494, 516, 519, 531, 522 (3), 525, 529 (2), 537 (2), 589 (3), 543 (2), 544, 545 (3), 647, 548, 553, 554, 557, 559, 560, 563, 565, 569, 571, 573, 588, 689.

, siege of, 344.

Sound, 423, 482, 553.

, letters dated from, 468, 475,

476 (2), 479, 480, 491, 518 (2), 530 (2), 531 (2), 624, 525 (2), 580, 537 (8), 539, 544, 551, 552, 55.5, 556 (2), 557. 564 (2), 667, 575, 585, 588.

, travellers from, 291, 571.

Pooook. Mr,, 39.

.letter to, 281.

Poe, Ant., 421.

, Major Wm., petition of, 421.

Poetry, 195, 282-283, 430-431.

Pointer, Giles, petition of, 138.

, Capt. Thos., 536.

letters of, 493, 529, 541, B42,

563, 574.

Pollard, Roger, 355.

Poltney, Mr., 203.

Ponlefract Castle. 844.

inhabitants of, petition of, 344 (2).

, mayor, &o. of, 344, 345.

, town hall of. 344, 345.

Ponlpone, Mr.. 177.

Poole, CO. Dorset, 162.

, governor of, letter to, 199.

Poole, Capt. Jonas, 366, 542.

..., , certificate of, 506.

, , letters of, 492, 516.

, , petition of, 319.

dbyGoo^^Ic

Poole— co»t.

,Natli., 7.

, , Joane, wife of, 7.

, KaDdall, petition of, 65.

, Wm., 510.

Pooley, Capt,, 397.

Poor, the, 74, 96, 139 ; see also London, poor

, committee for, 122.

, complaints of, 139.

, oppree^on of, 46.

, petition on behalf of, 95.

, relief o^ 6, 38, 39, 140 (2), 160, 387,

316 (3). Poortmans, Edni., letter of, 491.

...■, , John, 319 (3), 498, 585, 589.

, certificate of, 564.

, , letters of, 51 (3), 69,470.

Poo ton, Jiio., 257.

, , petition of, 24S.

Pope, Thomas, Earl of Down, 83.

,Edw., 314.

Popery, 40O. Popleston, Ferd,, 559. Port, Capt. Jno., 110. Port-a-Port, 297. Porter, Ant., letter of, 559.

, EndTmion, 22.

, Geo,, 22, 437.

, PML, 274, 4*3.

Sam., 296.

,Mrs., U9.

Portland Castle, 377.

goTcmor of, 100.

, engagements off, 185, 459, 498, 583,

588.

' letter dated from, 518.

road, 470.

letters dated from, 541, 575.

, eliips to or from, 55,521, 522,539,

541, 552. Port Lewis, Prance, 301. Poito Longone, Italy, 323. Portsmonth, 14, 19, 37, 191, 341, 366, 385,

404, 410, 413, 414, 422, 459, 460, 465,

468, 474, 477, 495, 500, 606, 514, 527

(2), S30, 531, 544, 546 (2), 651, 574,

675,583,593.

, ohnrcli whftrf at, 465.

dockyard, 505.

, master attendant at, see Thorow-

good, Chas.

, officers of, 459, 465.

shipwright at, see Tippetts,

, victualler at, 37.

, governor of, letters to, 89, 199.

barbouF, 560.

, letter dated from, 465,

, letters dated from, 51, 244, 351, 365,

368, 460, 461, 463, 465 (2), 470, 475 (2), 477, 483 (4), 484, 487, 488, 490,

Index. 663

Portamouth, letters dated from — cost.

492-194, 607 C3). 516, 517, 519, 622 (3), 524-536, 528-531, 536, 538-541, 548 (3), 649-553, 555, 561-567, 571, 678, 575-577, 579, 580, 583-586, 688 (2), 589 (3).

, mayor of, 55, 524, 560.

, notary of, 55.

,prieonere at, 36, 89 (2), 131, 134,

433.

, prize officers at, 594 (3).

, residents in, 560.

road, letter dated from, 587.

, ships at, 31, 44, 101, 244, 468,468,

481, 496, 512, 514, 522, 627, 544, 545, 647, 549, 660, 567, 576, 581, 582.

, ships building at, 538, 691.

, ships to or from, 50, 101, 206, 301,

470 (3), 487, 505, 513, 620, 531, 524, 525, 537, 528 (2), 633, 589 (2), 540, 543, 567, 568, 571, 573-575, 578, 580, 585 (3), 589, 594.

, shipwrights at, 536.

, sick and wounded at, 100, 101.

, stores at, 476, 477 (2>, 505, 536, 554,

572.

, travellers to or from, 470,527, 559,

''^- till.

Portugal, anAassador from, 70? 85, 88, Sft,

34t, 251, 297, 4*3, 443, «1, sIs.

, , horses and goods of, 360.

, , servants of, bIo.

merchants trading to, SIC.

, peace with, 2^8, 2 ifc. .

, ships to orfi«m, ia, 481. , .

PortDgu^, lis, 151, 169, 2I2, 318, 3«,

ship, 3(i4.

Post, 140, 429,

fines, 156, 283.

horses, 33.5, 508.

, journeys by, 315 (2).

master general, 108; see also Stanhope,

Charles, Lord. masters, 30-25, 65, 340, 325, 403,

483. office or posts, 31,27, 149, 330,297,

438.

committee for, 397,

, fanners of, 30-37, 133; see aha

Mauley, John. , foreign, SO, 21, 33, 24, 27, 108,

397.

officers of, 514.

rates or postage, 31, 23, 291.

stages, 21,315.

Pott, Thos., certificate of, 55,

, , deposition of, 534,

Potter, Hugh, 45, 370.

, Jas., 399.

, , petition of, 399.

, Capt. Rich., 337, 409, 521, 535.

., letters of, 476, 693.

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Potter — cont.

, Sarah, 8, 444.

, , cMldrea of, 444.

messenger, 348, 349.

Poolter, Eiob., ordnance officer, letters of, 510,

526, 587. Povall, Jno., deposition of, 143. Powell, SirEdw., 130. , Dame Marj, wife and heirs of.

,t Bristol, letter of.

, , payments to, 450 (2), 474.

, petitions of, 216, 225.

Jqo., 260, 378, 453, 463, 516, 533,

595.

, , certificate of, 533.

, letters of, 496, 497.

John, surgeon, letter of, 509.

.Owen, 78.

Pipyer, Jno., mayor of Pembroke, 132.

, , certificate by, 132,

Poyner, Geo., 30. Pratt or Prague, Mr., 417, Preachers, see Ministers. Prebends, rniai, bill on, 257, 300, Prodmore, Erasmus, 469. Prerogative Treasury, 115, Presbyterians, 324, 325. Presbytery, 430. Prescott, Edw., 490,

, Thos., 451.

Preston, co. Dorset, 248,

, CO. Lancaster, 308.

, CO. Rutland, 83.

Preston, Isaac, 29.

, , deposition of, 500,

;„ petition of, 384,

Prettiman, Mr., 316. Pretty, Col. Hen., 414. Price, Sir John, 346.

, , petition of, 399.

, Meredith, 682.

, Kioh,, letter to, 377.

Prichard, John, 366,

Pride, Col. Thos., 3, 100 (2), 120 (2), 308, 426 (2), 447.

, , letter to, 377.

, regiment of, 40, 70, 100 (5),

120 (2), 208, 260, 453, 464, 467, 595. Prideanx, Edm., Attorney-general, 6, 70, 130, 131, 144, 151, 1S6, 180, 187, 219, 234, 235, 236, 316, 378.

, as master of tbe posts, 22-25.

, , certificates by, 144.223,372.

, alluded to, 223,

, .letter of, 178.

, , reports of, 131, 178,

Priests, 307, 878, 400, 405. Primate, Hum,, petitions of, 64 (2). , Joaiai, petitions of, 64 (a).

Primrose, Geo,, 59, 224,

Dr. Jas,, certificate of, 552.

Princess Koyal, see Mary, PrinUng, regulation of, 219, 322. Prieonera, Act, &c, for, see Creditorg. Prisoners-at-war, 9, 36, 257, 305 (3), 333,

371, 476, 481, 487, 530, Prisons, committee for, 61, 132. Privileges, committee of, 300. Privy Seal, 216, 410, Prize goods, 73, 150, 246, 459, 486 (2).

> commissioners for or collectors

of, 9, 28, 41, 68, 101, 144, 178, 245, 313, 329, 330, 3S0, 362, 363, 364, 402, 410, 424 (2), 459, 470, 485, 527, 551, 557, 586, 695,

agent of, 41.

, , certificate by, 193.

, , clerk of, 537,

, .letters of, 9, 37, 189,403,

479, 493, 503, 507, 613, 551, 555-557, 559<2), 560, 561,666, , , letters to, 122 (2), 642,

), 452. 4!

.,,, references to, 144, £ ..., report of, 384. ,.„ statement by, 170. to, 433, 44

, , , alluded to, 247,

, embezzlement of, 37 (2), 77, 193,

471, 479, 584, 537, 557, 559.

, receipts ftom, 291.

, sale of, 144,

treasury of, 173.

,,. money, 51, 464, 467, 489, 487, 524

541, 543.

, payments from, 244,

, treasurer of, 594.

.,. office, 65, 340, 341, 347, 379, 415,

417, 6B4,

clerks, &c., of, 378, 379,

, letters dated from, 9, 37, 189,

9, 481, 513, 521, 539,

464,

officers, 478,4

694 (2).

, letters, &c,, of, 487, 582, 583,

Priae ships or prizes. 8, 9 (2), 15, 28 (2>, 81, 32, 33, 51, 63, 68, 74. 76, 93, 102, 103, 113. 122 (2), 140, 143, 147 (2), 177, 178, 185, 189, 193 (2), 200. 218, 245, 265, 337, 362, 363, 383, 392, 402, 414, 452, 459, 464, 476, 477, 481, 486, 488, 490, 493, 496, 602, 513-515, 531 (2), 523 (2), 524 <a), 627, 528, 631, 534, 537, 540 (2), 545, 551, 558-557, 584, 588, 590, 593; and casual nodces, passim.

, money taken in, 147, 148,

, sale of, 567, 576.

, tenths of. payments from, 37.

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Probate of wills, 89, 26-1.

, Act for, 67, 69.

court of, 377.

, , judges of, 89, 169, 343,

465. , , offioera, &c.,of, 83, 89,

, Ordinances for, 67, 88, 330 (2). .

-., treasurer for, see Sankey, Lieut..

Col. Rich. Proby, HeQ.,291. Proclflr, Jno., 217. Protestant interesla, 60, 2.17, 240.

minister, 521.

religion, 31,400,

strangers, 148.

Protestants, 31, 348, 149, 160, 281, 284, 373.

Prower, John, 551.

Prudes, John, 667.

Prynne, M., 358.

Public debts, 66, 71, 97, 125, 126 (2), 138,

159, 168, 183, 195 ; see also State,

debts of, , committee for, 38, 48,61, 115,

155, 160, 318, 365, 318, 421.

, , certificate by, 265.

.Public iaith bills and debentures, S, 38, 87,

132 (8>, 154, 159, 167, 222 (3), 224,

252, 297, 352, 378, 390, 398, 415-

, count«rfeiHngof, 151,340,

379,397 (2), 398, 411, 415-419,421.

rerenoes, see Revenue.

Puckering, Jane, case of, 105.

Pulislon, John, Judge of Common Pleas, ISO

PuUeu, City Eemembracoer, 186.

Puller, lBaa«, 227.

Pulmau, Mr., 505.

Purbright, Surrey, 8J4.

Pnrdoe, Hen,, 668.

Pumell, Kzekiab, 586.

Purser, blockmaker, 478.

Purver, John, letter of, 593.

Putney, CO. Surrey, ehurdiTardens and iohabi-

tants of, petition of, 251. Pje, Sir Robt., senr., 157 (3).

, Sir Rob., jun., 327.

, , petition of, 157.

Pyle, Eich., 541.

Pjm, Wm., 3, 85, 86, 266.

Quick, John, 415-418.

Quinborow or QaeenboMugh, letter dated from, 558.

.ships at, 496.

ships to or from, 36, 536, 527.

Quakers, 210, 311, 250.

Queen, the, 239 ; see Henrietta Maria,

Queensferry, Scotland, 198.

Eabinel, Rich., petition of, 591,

, Thos., 591.

, , certificate by, 575.

Raby, Durham, 864 (3). Eaddon, Edw., letter of, 277. Radnorehire, 348,444 (2). RaglftQ garrison, co, Monmouth, 271. Rainbov, Dr. Edw., 243, Rainsborough, Col., 141, 185. Ralegh, Geo.. 221 (3), 257.

, petitions of, 220 (2).

Raleigh, Carew, 14. Ramiey, John, 407, Ranee, Capt. Wm„ petition of, 255.

, feUier-in-law of, 255,

Rand, Wm., letter of, 497. Randall, Sir Edw, 4.

■■■> Vincent, son of, petition of, 4.

, Mr., 558, 559, 586.

Randa, Edw., 497.

Rauelagh, Viscount and Lady Katherine, see

Eansoe, Hen., 328.

RatcUffe, Middlesex, resident at, 55.

, ships building at, 479.

, sick and wounded at 139.

Ratisbon, letter dated from. 111.

Raven, Sam., certificate of, 467.

Ravensworth Castle, letter dated from, 286.

Rawdon, Geo., 44.

, Major Geo., 156.

Rawdon, CO. York, 156. Eawlings, Rob., letters of, 501, 541. RawlinaoQ, Luke, request by, 110, Raworth, Rich., signature of, 490. Ray, John, petition of, 508, Rayment, Hum., 591.

' ■ ' Katherine, widow of, petition

of, 591.

, John, 591.

Raynee, John, 511. Raynham, eo. Kent, 362. Read or Ecade, Jao., 227,

Niob., letter of, 576.

.Rich., 319 (2).

, shipbuilder, 601.

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Keader, Hieh., S5 (2).

, Mr., 565,

Readhead, ThoB., 56. Keading, JdO., 89, 265, 266.

, Thos., 10, 12.

, , letter of, 169.

, , proposals of, 9, 10.

Wm., petition oi, 541,

Reading, Berks., 579.

siege of, 4.

, stables at, surveyor of, 138.

Beaps, Lieut. Wm., 470. ReoBiver-general, see Palconlnidge, Thos. Record OfBoe library, collection of ActB in, 4 1 ,

59, 74, 162, 178, 202, 321, 368. Itecusancy, sequestration for, 173. Recusants, 167, 173.

, estates of, 356.

Eedcastle, Wales, 196, 414.

.justice of peace at, 414.

Rednett, Augustine, 462. Bedrifi', resident at, 55. Redriff, Thos., 450,

Reepliam or Efipoam, co. Norfolk, 193, 194, 260.

, residents in, certificate of, 193.

Reeve, Geo., 529. Regamorler, Mr., 2, 9. Reidby, Scotland, 339. B^gate manor, Kent, 113. Reinolds, minister, 427.

Religion, 84, 148, 319, 391, 400, 405, 407, 431, 434, 595.

commissioQers for, 215.

, disturbance of, 3, 395, 41*.

Renfrew, Scotland, 198, 199. Eeiieam, see Eeepham. Report, the (slup), 584. crew ot, petition of, 55.

, owners, &c., of, petition of, 55,

Reprisal, letters of, see Marqite and reprisal. Bequests, court of, 366.

, masters of, 296; see also Long,

Lisle. Revenue, the, 97, 117, 118, 137, 180, 213, 215,325,356.

charges on, 93, 276, 321, 361.

committee or commissioners for,

11, 12, 16, 33,45, 53, 116, 127, 129,

170 (2), 202, 213, 232, 265, 266, 884, 39S, 426, 455.

, orders of, 59, 157,213 (a>,803.

, references to, 45, 157.

, report by, 232.

, , solicitor of, 213 (2).

, , warrant of, 127,

, alluded to, 127.

, debts due to, 146.

, Ordinances for, 216, 233.

Revenue the — cont,

,pajmentsby, 75.

, receiver-general of, see Faiconbridge,

Thos Reymans Adrian, alias Tombouryn, 188. RejnoMs Dr. Edw., 435. Jas letter of, 581.

, commissary general, 395, 363. Rheims, parliament at, 427. RheiQgrai e, the, Charles Louis, Elector Pala-

tme, 111,324. Bhelius, Joachim George, 431. Ehooester, sui^eon, 506. Rhodes, Sir Edw,, 345.

, Hen,, 588. Rich, Robt , Earl of Warwick, 21, 22, 48,

d98, 442.

, ., Robert, his grandchild, 86,442.

,Henry, Earl of Holland, 314.

, Robert, ^Lord Kensington, pass for

485 436. Rich, Charles, 115, 15G, 166, 182, 203,

, ., petition of, 182.

, Jeremy, 514, 528.

, Col Math., 5, 23, 24.

, ., letter of, 514.

, Bobt., 71, 86.

,Cipt. Step,, 109, 110. Richard, John, petition of, 409. Richards, Hercules, certificate of, 478.

, Col Solomon, petition of, 358.

.Mr 177. Richardson, Sam. 462. Richartjl'hil., 277. Richaul, Sir Peter, sons of, 401. Eickson, Wm., 576. liicroft, TbOB., 333. Biddcll, Jas., 165.

, , petition of, 165.

Rider.Mr., of Essex, 313. Ridge or Ridges, Wm., 14, 18.

, ., bill of, 135. Ridley, Thos., 103, 109, 862, 555, 556.

, ., petitions of, 235 (3).

, Mr , 535. Rievelet, John, 580. Eilf the, ships on, 103, 494. Rigby, Alici

217,

7, 434.

Col., 327. Eiley, Hen , consul at Aleppo, 366.

, .., letters to, 163,364. Emiaw, Mr , 324. EneLy, 'Ihos., 593. Eiier, the, see Thames. Rivers, Earl of, see Savage, Jno. Euaoh Forest, co. Somerset, 5. Kobard, Ant., 439.

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Ecbart^s, Jolin, Lord Eoliartes of Truro, | 440.

, , son of and brother, pass for,

440. EobertE, Dayid, 530, 522.

, Joan, widow of, 520, 522.

, , , reference to, 139,

, Sir Wm., 35, 51, 87, 341, 343.

, Mr., 70.

Robins, Mr., 70. RobinsoQ, Edw., 305.

, Hen., 22, 26, 27, 256, 287, 407.

, , iettera of, 21, S3, 4&!.

, Jas., 595.

, Jolm, 110.

, John, {mariner), 376.

, , letter of, 480.

.Pierce, 287.

Kalpti, 340, 341, 381; see also

Granger, Abr.

, .receipt by, 341.

, Eich., petition of, 528.

, Capt. Rob., letter of, 516.

, Thos., bookseUer of Oxford, 147,

Thos., mariner, deposition of, 55.

, Thoa., (smith), 548,

, Lieat.-Col., 56 (2).

, Major, 204.

Roche, Paul, 191, 859, 436 (2), 441, 487.

Mr., 487, 513.

Roohelle, 91, 301, 427, 428, 521.

, notary at, 121 (2).

...., ahipB at, to, or from, 15, 64, 296, 297, 437, 442, 470, 490, 491, 569.

, ships of, 304, 443, 660.

Rochester, 34, 433. .......,., ships of, 554.

, Btoreboufle at, 476, 480.

Eooli, Polycarpus. 145, 174.

Rockwell, Bath., pelition of, 591.

Eodd, Jas.,313(2).

Rodes, alias Colenaan, Hen,, 537.

KodolpbuB, Jane, information of, 419.

Kodren, John, 441.

Roe ketch, officers of, petition of, 596.

Eoebotham, Mr., 593.

Rogers, Jno., 263, 434, 438.

, Rich., assignments to, 110 (3), 398.

Eolfe, Major Edm., petition of, 352.

Mr., 509.

Rolle, Hen., Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, 156, 169, 214,216.

, as Conunissioner of the Trea-

Borj, 284,411.

, petition to, 264.

, , referenoeE to, 99, 124.

Boiling Groond, ships in, 121, 479.

Rolls, the Master of, 136, 320 ; see also Lent- hfljl, Wm.

Eolt, Ed., 70, 187, ai8, 450.

Roman Catholics, 196. " Eomer months," 111. Romish bquisition, 294.

religion, 400.

Romney, Kent, 38. Rood, Edw., 358.

, Marg., petition of, 858.

Roope, Gilb.,469. '

, , petition of, 464.

Roper, Edw., 443.

, Geo., letter of, 486.

Rose, John, petition of, 593.

, Capt. Step., letter of, 462.

Rosehuah (ship), officers of, letter of, 588. Rosewell, Walter, 421.

Roseworm, Lieut.-Col. John, engineer-gene- ral, 12, 82, 88, 108, 112, 134, 446, 453.

, , petition of, committee on, 88.

, , wife of, 453.

Roshe, Chris,, 134.

Eoslngton, Fras,, 497.

Ross, Scotiand, 197 (2).

Rosse, George and family, pass for, 440.

, Thos,, 273, 353, 440.

, , petition of, 165.

lk>thra. Earl of, see I«sUe, John. Rothsaj, Scotland, 199. Eothwell, Jas., 556. Rotterdam, 87, 345, 346. 440, 559.

, magistrate of, 78, 345.

merchant of, 78, 87.

, ships of, taken prize, 15, 28 (2), 481.

, ships to, 869.

Rouen, 20, 178, 433, 470,

merchants of, 60.

, ships of, 411,433 (2).

, ships to, 401.

Rountree, Ralph, letter o^ 593, Rourke, Walter, 106. Rous or Rouse, Ant., 411.

, Col, Ant,, 67, 70, 278, 343, 455, 497,

543.

, as member of Council, 1, 3, 5-

8, 12-14, 16, 17, 27, 28 (3), 32,44, 49, 54, 61, 65, 96, 105, 119, 133, 145, 146, 166, 161, 162, 170, 171, 173, ISl, 203, 207, aiO, 211, 214, 215, 219, 222, S23, 242. 245, 249 (3), 251, 253, 255 (2), 263 (3), 270, 396, 308 (3), 311, 312 (a), 317, 318, 321, 328, 330, 346, 354.

, , letter to, 688,

, , report of, alluded to, 16.

, Fras,, 40.

,Rieh.,7.

, Rob,, 411.

Rousseau, John, 396, 405.

Row or Rowe, Col. PrBs,, 312, 410.

, , Jane,widowof, 312, 410, 456.

, John, 443.

, Mary, 232.

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Row or Rowe — cont.

, Owen, representation of, 4.

, Wra., 64, 81, 267, 270.

, , certificate bj, 64.

, payments to, 446 (2).

,WiQ., clerk, 64,

Eowdon, Kieh. 557, 559.

Rowland, Rich., 43S.

Eowlewright Magna, co. Warwick, 248.

Rowley, Alex., 457.

, , petition of, S8S.

Rows, Jacob, petition of, 502.

Bowth, minister, 280.

RoiboroQgb, Scotland, 198.

Royall, Wm., 480.

EoystoD, Capt., 200.

Eoiier, Mr., 70.

Rndd, JohD, petition of, 593.

Ruddock, Wm., 464.

Rugeley, John, deposition by, 154.

or Rudgley, CoL Simon, 154,155,301,

355.

, , information o^ 154.

, , petitions of, 154, 187.

, , regiment of, 110.

, reqnest by, 154.

Eullington, eo. York, papers dated from, 164

(2). Rupert, Prince Palatine, 51, 109, 237, 268,

332, 409.

, .fleet or ships of, 36, 175.'

, captures by, 200 (2),

269, 307, 308. RuBco, France, 539. Bnshworth, Jno., 270. Russell, William, Earl of Bedford, 28, CapL Gar., certificate of. 505.

X.aDcelot, certificate by, 15.

Thos., letter of, 593.

SirWm., 141.

, Mr., 505.

Russia, Emperor of {Alexis Michaelowitch), 203.

, , agent of, 2ly.

, , letter to, alluded to, 219.

Russia, S39.

, company trading to, 1S7.

, , committee on, 202.

, ships to, 200, 307.

, trade with, 203.

Bntherglen, Scotland, 199. Kutland, Barl of, see MaoQers, Jno. Rutlandshire, places in, 27, 83. Bye, Sussex, customs' officers at, 291.

elections in, writ for, 24].

, exports from, 438-443.

letter dated from, 86.

, magistrate of, letter to, 199.

Rye— con(.

, ships at, to, or from, 28, 499.

, travellers to or from, 86, 195, 291.

Ryley, Mat., 411.

,letter to, 412.

, Wm., clerk of the Tower records,

323, 291.

, , note by, 596.

Rymer, Ralph, 267.

- ■■> certificates of, 163, 164.

Byves, Dr., Brune, 240.

Saa, Don Pantaleone de, 151, 156, 169,214,

438 <2). Sabbath, see Lord's day. Saoheverell, Capt. Ben., letters of, 101, 190,

477,481,526, 583.

, Capt. Theo., letters of, 481, 556, 5B3.

Sadelton, Mr., 485. Sadler, Ant,, 410.

, T., 243, 323.

Sadlington, Capt. Wn[., 395, 403, 406.' Safety and examinations, committee of, 79 (2),

Safford. Jas., 405.

St. Abh's head, S54.

St Andrew's, co. Fife, 99.

, eo. Glamorgan, 855.

cross, Scotland, 91,

St. Asaph, bishop of (late), 380.

St. Cliristopher'e, 301, 534.

St. Helen's point, letter dated from, 466.

St. Ives, Cornwall, letters dated from, 367, 404,

413 (2), 538. St. John, Oliver, Earl of Bolinsbrofee, 86

101.

lOliver, Lord Chief Justice of Common

Pleas, 158,425. ' ■ as conunissioner of the Trea- sury, 284, 411.

, .letter to, 337.

St. Johnston's, Scotland, 333. St. Lambert, Baron of, 433. St. Lucas, 177,433, 537. t, Malo, 177,287,427.

English in, 86. 217.

.French at, S17.

merchants of or at, 216,251.

ships at, to, or from, 32, 63, 93, 94,

177,216, 217(2), 351, 427,470,476, 485, 488, 490, 494, 527, 545.

, ships of, 37, 63 (3). 427, 569,

St. Martin's, 304,

t. Michael's, New Malton, co. York, 263. St. Neots, Hunts, 355.

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St. Sebastian's, 42.

English in, certificate of, 43.

ships ot, 557, 559.

St. Valery, ships to or from, 2!i5, 362.

St. Vincent, Cape, 113.

Saite, JAeat. Griffin, letters of, 533, 537. 557.

Salcy Forest, co. Northampton, 13,

Saleabary, E., letter of, 466.

Saliebary, Earl ot, see Cecil, Wm.

or Sarnni, Bishop of, 43, 115(a).

Salkeld, John, letter of, 565- Salmoo, Edw., 557, 559.

, Thos., petidon of, 38.

, Capt. Thos., 524.

, , children of, 524.

, Wm., 557, 559.

Salt, excise on, 111, 258, 4S1. Saltpetre, digging for, 413.

making of, 62.

Salvetti, Amerigo, 434.

Salway, Major Rich., 215, 864 (2), 371.

, , letter to, 340.

Samfbrd, Lient., 372.

Samson, Salvadnre, and George, or the silver

or plate ships, 55, 356, 357, 410. Samson, Wm., 557. Sanders or Sa,unders, Capt., Gab., letters of,

520, 530, 548, 592.

,Wm„ letter of, 177.

, Major, 86.

, , letter to, 89.

Sanderson, John, 138.

, , Elizaheth, widow of, petition of,

138.

, Capt. Nieh., 317.

, Rutland, 437.

, Col., 39.

Sandford, Mr, J. P., of Essei, 482. Sandgate Castle, Kent, 397. Saods, Geo., 218. Sandwich, 594.

, mayor, &c. of, S77.

.prison at, 116.

Sanford Castle, 377. Sankey, Mary, 330. , Lieut,-Col. Rich., or Thos., treasurer

ot probate of wills, 88, 89 (2). , , warrants to, 445,, 448, 452,

455.

, Capt. Thos., certificate of, 581.

, , letters of, 470, 484, 494, 568.

Sansum, Capt. Koh., certificate of, 591.

, , letters o^ 490, 524.

Santoft Church. 309.

Sergeant, Sam., 559.

Sargent, Wm., see Serjant.

SargentsoD, Thoa., 79.

Sarum, Bishop of, see Salisbury.

Saterly, Suifblk, 299.

Satisfaction, the (sliip), officers, &c. of, 374.

Saumnr merchant, 427. Saunders, Capt. Gab., see Sanders.

, Capt. Rob., letters of, 401, 576, 587.

, Thos,, 273, 353,

Capt. Thos.. letter of, 134.

, Col., letter to, 211.

Saunderson, Thos., 440.

Savage, John, Earl of Rivers, 155.

Thomas, Lord Savage, 437.

,. , petition of, 312,

Savile, Joanna, petition of, 286.

, John, 367.

Savoy Hospital (London), see Ely House and

, sacgeon of, 478, 564,

Sawry, John. 305.

Sawjer, Joe., 373, 353, 440.

Say and Sele, Lord, see Fieunes, William.

, Mr., 394.

Sayers, Steph., 45,

, , bill of, 45.

, petition of, 45.

Scale, Jonathan. 425.

, Rich., 425.

ScaoderooD, 364. Scarborough, 184, 475, 486.

baiUffs of, 347, 452.

, , petition of, 247.

Castle, 164.

, lettera dated from, 366, 461, 481 (3),

485.

, member for, 310.

Road, letter dated from, 475.

, ships at, to, or from, 345,475,481,

482. Soarhorough, Mat., 594. Searrow, Major, 416, 418. Schiedam, Holland, 313. Schoolmasters, Ordinances for, 190, 213, 308. Schools, Ordinance for, 361. Scilly Isles, 161, 430, 487 (2), 515, 518, 583

(2), 588.

, governor of, 185.

, letters dated from, 487, 541,564.

, ships at, to, or from, 397,478, 491,

494, 518, 564.

, ships of, 520.

Scobell, Hen., elerk of parliament, and clerk of

the council, 62, 149, 196,246,363,800,

303, 332, 434.

, , letter to, 370.

, , references to, 122, 124, 145.

, , report by, 122.

Scotcher, Rich., petition of,'49, Scottistarset, Scotland, resident at, 158. Scotland, 117, 183, 301, 334,368, 369,431,

434, 480, 567, 575. arms, Hague, 407.

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Scotland — con I.

, Act or OrdinRnce of grace and pai'don

for, 84, 90, 163, 186, 310, 2S3, S43, 346, 349, 363, 285, 287, 308, 307, 813,

.,., assessments or taxes in, 91, 199, SOS,

219, 258. ..., borongha in, 198, 296. ..., chancery court in, 158. ..., ciiureli of, 386-387. ..., coasts of, 255, 370, 430, 475, 479, 505,

564, 584, 587. ..., oommander-iit-chief in, see Monk,

Gen.

..., , late. Bee LUbume, Col. Bob.

..., commissioners of Parliament in, 76,

77, 90, 195, 276, 333.

.„, reference to, 31.

or from, 140, 153,

..fines and compositions of, 173,

ities or shires of, 84, 118. ., members for, 197-199. is baron in, 90, 91, 113, 333. ra of, 91.

„ debtors in, 165.

., committee for, 100.

., delinqoents in, estates of, 136 (3),

... donatives in, 186, 187, 230, 260. .., Earl Marshal of, see Keith, Wm. ,., ecclesiastical matters in, comn

sionersfor, 311. .., Estates in, or of;91, 94, 118,173, 1

195,223,339. .., exchequer in, clerk of, 158. .., forts in, 84, 86, 258. .., goTemment of, 84, 182, 316, 238. .., great seal of, 30. .., Highlands in, 83, 84, 85, 365, 544. .., imports and exports of, 91, 140, 1£ .., isles of, 261, 367, 408. .., King of, see Charles II.

..., , salary of, 84.

justice in, commissioners for admini-

Etering, 84, 126, 149, 183, 223, 328, 346.

, , commissions to, 311 (3).

., , , lettered 126.

.court of, 77.

., lands in, 90 (3), 260.

., , confiscated, 33, 90, 243, 376.

,, , trnstees of, 260.

., laws of, 31, 84, 386, 337.

., Lowlands of, 333.

INDEX.

Scotland — coal,

, magistrates in, 84,

, maps of, 158.

, ministers of, in, to, or from, 84, 195,

249, 264, 387, 390, 450. , nobles and gentry of,'J04, 210, 246,

353.

, , fines on, 246, 249, 351, 263.

, north oi; 277, 366, 485.

, offices in, 91, 158.

, Ordinances for, 84, 90 (3), 186.

, parliament of. Acts of, 126 (2>.

, members of, 90, 159, 173, 186,

197, 199,340. , , ,eleotionsof,217 (2), 220,

224, 228.

people of, or in, 84, 90 (2), 103, 175,

325, 303, 458, 473. , places in, 30, 76, 78, 90 (3), 125, 146,

159, 173, 183, 197-199, 260, 261, 262,

317,473, 558,596.

, rebellion in, 147.

, rebels in, 84, 85.

, records of, 223, 225, 278.

revenue of, 202.

, sequesliations in, commissioners for,

84, 246.

, Bervieesin, 14, 30,311,399,445,458.

, sessions, [court of, lords, Judge, &c. o^

78, 158.

, sheriffs in, 84,228.

, ships in, to or from, 48, 76, 99, 165,

255, 474, 483, 490, 498, 509, 521, 529,

533, 545, -^68, 575, 580, 589.

, ships of, 165, 587.

,.., synods in, 386.

travellers to or from, 14, 30, 82, 88,

158, 190, 34S, 349 (2), 362, 489, 577.

treasurers o£ 77,

, treasury of, 84.

, union of, with England, 90 (2), 113,

140, 153, 383.

, universities in, 285, 288, 290.

, vassalage in, 91.

war in or with, 383, 348.

, west of, 366.

.Western Isles of, 361.

Scotland, English army or forces in or sent to,

75, 77 (2), 100, 113, 120, 168, 187,

258, 260, 284, 286, 305, 368, 408, 434,

452 (2), 489 (2), 499, 506, 565, 595. , , conamander-in-chief of, see

Monk, GeneraL , , , late, see Lilbume, Col.

Rob.

, , commanders of, 261, 270.

, , commissaries of, 77, 85, 125,

126.

, , contingencies for, 82, 88.

, garrisons of, 76.

, governors ot 76, 333.

....„..„ , , , pay 0^ 76.

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671

Scotland, arm J ia—coJil.

, money or pay for, 57, TO, 84,

86, lU, 120, ISO, 187, 195,319, 249, sal, 378, 385, 438, 455, 472, 497, S65.

, officers of, 76, 85,89.

, , regimental ehaplainB in, 77.

, , stores or provisions for, 76,

120, 146, 150, 173, 178, 187 (3), 215, 260, 268, 368, 454, 478, 497, 528, 565. Scots, Scottish, and Sootch, 32, 191, 386, Sll, 333.

afbics, 36, 120.

,- committee on, 54, 57, 89, 202,

210, 211, 217; oiso Irish and Scotch Commitfee (late).

, , refereoces to, 99, 100,

223, MS.

ale, 32.

army, 94, 141, 173.

commissioners, 104 (2).

fines, 403,

gentry, see Scotland, nobles and

gentry of.

King, tee Charles II.

lords, 249.

measure, 33 69.

ministers, 264, 285,

money, 33.^

prisoners, 36, 121, 184, 192, 366,

867, 371. Scott, Francis, 2nd Earl of Bnccleugh, 223.

, , lady Maty, his danghter, 223.

, Sir Jno., ancestors of, 157, 158,

petition of, 158 (3).

, James, grandson of, 159.

, Theop., 463. 490.

, Thos., master aitenflant at Dcptford,

468, 543.

, , certificate of, 505.

, letters of, 468,473, 478, 483,

486, 493, 499, 500-504, 507, 527, 543,

556, 561,571,572, 593.

, Mr., 160.

9 gentlemen of the name of, petition

of, 233. Scriptore, see BiWe. Scrope, Col. Adrian, 212.

, , letters of, 331, 832.

Scndamore, Sir Bamaby, 319. Scutt, Bich., 35, 196 (2), 404. payments to, 448, 449, 456,

458 (3). Seahright, Sir Bdw., 307, 338. Seagrave, Papist, 305. Seals, 178. Seaman, Capt. BdmT certificate by, 77,

, , petition of, 464.

, Capt. John, letters of, 491, 539, 553,

569.

Seaman — coiit.

, Dr. Lazams, master of Peterhonse,

Cambridge, 302.

, , petitions of, 71, 334.

, , as vice-chancellor of Cam- bridge, letter to, 246.

Seamen, see Mariners.

S cavern, Mr., 31.

Seokraurlher, oo, Cnmberland, 167.

Seddon, Capt. Rob., letters of, 494, 503.

Sedgwick, Capt. or Major Robt., 193 (2), 206 (2), 413, 419, 420 (3), 584.

, , letters of, 140, 460, 462.

Sedley, Wm., 66.

Seed, Mr. 78.

Sehstedt, Hannibal, lord of Norargergard,

Seine Head, Fraocc, 548, 345, 547, 567, 573. Selby, Sir Wm., 329.

, , wife of, 829.

Seidell, John, 405.

Selkirk, Scotland, 198, 199.

Senior, J., 530.

SenthiU, Christian Paul, 438, 429.

Sequestered persons. Ordinance for, 373 (2).

Sequestration Commissioners, 59, 289, 298

(2), 301, 323, 382.

, county, 302,

, salaries of, 257.

Seijant or Sargent, Wm., 466, 469, 481

(2), , letters of, 270,382, 505, 513,

521, 568, 570, 573 (2), 577, 582, S89,

593. Serjeant-at-arms, see Dendy, Edw.

, deputy, 273.

Serjeants-at-lav, 203 ; see also Bradshaw,

John J GlanviUe, Sir John ; Glynn,

John 1 Steele, Wm. ; Whitelock, Bul-

strode ; Widrington, Sir Thos. Serle Mr 3S2. Seton Aleiander, 6th Earl of Egliogton,

258 Severn the, 430, 545, 552, 570. letter dated from, 529. Sewell Rob., 505, 513, 555, 558, 571, 573.

,., letters of, 510, 5J2, 558, 566,

578 Sewers commissioners for, 268, 369. b xby Col. Edw., 161, 195, 347, ..., petition of, 325. ,.., statements by, 160, 161 (2). Seymour Hen., 274.

Mr., 168, 175. Shadwell Middlesex, Bed Lion in, 570.

sick and wounded at, 139. ShidweU Thos., 313 (2), 338. Sh-ifton Eobt., sheriff of Northumberland,

letter to, 100. Shalcro Jno., 72, 73. Shikross co. Derby, residents at, 73, 73.

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Shambrooke, Alice, 349. Shamont, Thos., 440. ShBDfc, Scotland, 159. Sbapcote, Rob., 279 (S), 280 (5). Sbapman, Capt. Jno,, 218. Sharp, Joan, 15S.

Mr., 386.

Shaw, John and wife, 441 (3).

, Jqo., sbjpinaster, 43, 66.

petition of, 42.

,Bobl,,29,

SheffieM, Edmnnd, Earl of Mulgrave, 67, 197,

, , a» member of council, 230,

349, 375, 389 (a), 395, 401 (3), 407,

, certificate bj, 117.

Sbeild, Wm., 83.

Sheldon, Job., petitions of, 286, 399 (2>.

, Wm,, letter of, 515.

Sheldrake or Shildrake, Wm., 194 (3).

, , certificate by, 360.

Shelley, Capt. Giles, 448.

, , certificate of, 592.

, letters of, 620, B33, 534, 537,

.')48, 672, 574, 577, 578, 588. Sbeppard, John, examination of, 568. Sheppey. iele of, Kent, ships to or from,

36. Sheriff, 82, 87, 182, 201, 203, 208 (4), 264.

383 ; see also England, coonties of.

.accomitsof, 213 (3).

court of, 85.

, letters to, 50, 83, 301.

, , alluded to, 157.

, orders to, 208 (4).

, writs to, alluded to, 301, 203.

Sherman, Mary, 66.

, , husband of, 66.

Sherwin, Capt. John, 374, 381, 617, 5B3, , , letters of 102,270, 337, 472,

505, 609, 513, 521, 528, 563, 571.

, Kieh,, 44, 349, 304, 456.

, , letter of, 96.

, Mr,, 205.

Sherwood forest, eo, Kotts, 98, 288, 341.

Shetland, 76, 90.

Shewell, Thos., 41, 483, 480, 488, 497, 503,

, , letters of, 463, 466, 469, 473,

481, 489, 491, 492, 502, 509, 514 (2), 559,574,577,583.

Shields, ships at, 124.

Shilbnme, Major Thos., regiment of, petition of, 74.

Shildrake, Wm., see Sheldrake.

Shipdharo, Sam., 285;

Ship money, 81, 344.

Ships, casual noliceE, ptuiita.

Ships — cont,

, building of, 42, 162, 241, 414, 463

(2), 466, 467, 469, 470, 472, 475, 478, 485, 488, 496 (2>, 503, 531, 542,'546, 550, 553, 555, 557, 558, 561, 563, 566 (3), 569, 570, 577, 578, 582-584, 590, 691 (2), 694.

, , Act as to, 19.

, calling in of, 374.

, commanders or oiBcers of, 489, 552.

, , appointment of, 594.

, Eastern guard, 575.

, fire, 213, 490, 516, 519, 522, 531,572,

581.

, impress of, 319, 220, 333, 385.

lists of, 241 (3), 468, 479 (6>, 497,

514,631, 536, 555 (2), 569,536,594, (2).

merchant, 101, 102,134, 144, 176

255,296,319, 402, 468, 464,473(2),

476, 479, 480, 481 (3), 489,491 (3), 535, 543, 552, 555, 568, 570, 585.

, hire of, 300, 469, 493, 513, 572,

, men-of-war. 111, 122, 135, 162,

175, 176, 200 (2), 201 (2), 256, 277, 296, 300, 301, 307, 308, 333, 337, 366, 367, 369, 382, 389, 464, 470, 473, 475,

477, 481, 4S0, 513, 530, 523, 539, 545, 563-564 (2), 565, 581, 593.

, papers relating to, 459-594.

pickeroons, 251, 258, 402, 574.

, plate, see Samson, &c.

privateers, 101, 113, 147, 218, 375

(3), 392, 441, 459,472, 475 (2), 477

C2),481, 482, 486 (2), 535.

, rep^rs of, 469-594.

revolted, 398.

, sale of, 548.

, search of, 258.

, summer guard, 384, 406, 411, 546,

567, 586.

, , list of, 430.

, Tictnallcrs, 464, 468,482, 490, 500,

511, 514, 516, 517 (2), 525, 526 (3),

531-533, 536, 545, 547, 552, 556 (2),

557.

, victualling of, 430, 501, .'538 (2).

, western squadron, 489, 534.

, winter guard, 343, 370, 375, 384, 546,

560, 563, 566, 573, 578. Shipton, Roger, examinaUon of, 247. Shish, Jonas, 474, 485, 504, 560, 561, 578,

, , certificate of, 543.

.letters of, 470, 486, 509, 517,

566, 583.

, , letter to, 507.

Shoe, the, letter flated from, 9. Shoreham, magistrate of, letter to, 199. Shorthand, notes in, 77. Shortmg, Thos., 520. ShotUud, 175, 488, 527, 554.

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Shropshire, place in, 174.

Shato, Rich,,'petition of, 425.

Shuter, Hen., 68, 69.

Sibtharp, Solomon, 7.

Sioil7, 82.

Siddall, see Syddall.

Silesia, 434.

Silk, US (2), 153, 284, 371, 405.

Siike, Jno., 331, 232.

, , letter of, 232.

Silver In or from prizes, 37, 55, 63 (3), 65, 102, 103, 123 (2), 246, 336, 347, 350, 356, 410, 466, 481, 490, 497.

ehips, see Samson, &c,

Silverton, oo. Devon, 207.

SiWenon, Balph, 454.

Silvester, minister, 427.

Simes, Jolm, 504.

SimoDB, ThoB., 131 (2), 516.

Simpson, John, (prisoner), 130, 124, 176, 188, 253, 256, 375, 438.

, , wife and children of, 124.

, Renoard, 477.

,Sydrach, 484.

Sinclair, Scotland, 199.

Castle, 180.

Sinclair, John, 6tli Lord Sinclair, 273, 353,

Sinnot, of Wexford, 106.

Sinoflalls, Ordinance eonoerning, 322.

Sito, letter dated from, 95.

Skewes, Stephen, letters of, 261, 468, 54^.

Shin, John, 548.

, , Anne, widow of, 548.

Sltippon, Maj.-Qen., 116.

, asniemberof Council, 4, 12, 70,

76, 78, 83, 88, 97, 104, 113, 116, 133, 134, 145, 161, 190, aiO, 814, S15, 232- 224, 230, 245, 253 (2), 281, 285, 308, 316 (2), 317, 380, 337.

, , letlerto, 192.

Skipton Castle, co. York, 164.

Skitson, Mr., 419.

Skye, isle of, 367, 382.

Skjnnon, Thos., letters of, 345, 346.

Sladden, Jas., see Gladden.

SUogsby, Sir Thos., 440.

, , sons of, Thomas and Henry,

pass for, 440.

Sraalle, the, letter dated from, 570.

Bmallwood, Thos., 318, 342.

Smart, Peter, 815.

Smith, Cleopas, petition of, 533.

, Oapt. Edm., 471, 505, 509, 528.

, letters of, 521, 567.

Edw., deposition of, 517.

,., , petition of, 876.

Edw., carpenter, 548.

,EU«., 447.

, Fraa,, 355.

PS42,

Smith — coni.

or Smyth, Geo., 223.

, , commission to, 211.

, letter of, 126.

, Geo., of London, letter of, 497.

, Hen., 166.

orSmythe, Capt. Jer., 102,491.

, .letters of, 103, 121,461, 463,

482, 485, 489, 567.

, John, 127.

, John, of Mersey Island, 133.

John, prisoner, 437.

, John, surgeon, 501.

, Capt. John, 177, 427.

, letters of, 494, 503.

, Capt. Jos., 37, 44.

, , parents of, 4, 5.

, , petitions of, 4, 28.

Hioh., 511.

, Phil., 303, 337.

, , petition o^ 62.

, Rich., 345.

, Rob., certificate of, 472.

, Saml., 224,

Sebastian, 281.

, Selnanes, 508.

, Sobmoo, 189.

, , letter of, 567.

, Thos., 93.

, , deposition of, 420.

, Thos,, master of Trinity Hoose, peti- tion of, 316.

, Thos., Havy commissioner, lettera of,

543.

, , letters, &c, to, 460, 465, 509,

531, 541,

, Capt, Thos,, 273, 353.

,Wm.,g92.

, letter of, 551.

, Wm., biockmaker, 543,

, Wm, of Guildford, deposition of, 52.

, Capt., 122,

, Mr., 16.

Smithsby, Thoa., 127, 347, 373, 444.

Wm., 847.

Smithson, Nich., 206.

Smyrna, Baeha at, 153, 153.

, consul at, see Bretton, Spencer.

, factors at, 152, 153,

, leviation on cloth at, 152, 153.

, minister at or from, 153 (2).

, ships to or from, 269, 546-

.treasurer at, 215.

Smyth, Geo., petition of, 214 ; see also Smith.

, RobL, certificate of, 139,

, Thos., 134.

Smylhe, Capt. Jer., see Smith.

Snape, And., 138.

, , petition of, 138,

Soake, CO. Hants, 2S9.

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rs, camplaint and petition of, 17

Soldiers, 142 (3), 421.

allowed to trade, 295 (2), 343, 346.

, arrears of, 418; see also roresta,

, debentares of, 80.

, dragoone, raisiDg of, 244, 246.

free quartering of, 94, 179, 225, 284,

343, 344 (2), 402.

lulled, 264 (8).

, widows and children of, 83, 151,

237,250,391.

, committee on. 275 (2),

, litfc guard, see Cromwell, guards of.

, pajmenls to, 250.

sent on sMpboard, 14, 18, 227, 460,

461, 464, 467, 489, 503, 507, 514, BI6,

526, 527, 556 (2), 559, 571, 585,

586. sicii, m^med, and wonnded, 151, 829,

391 (2).

, , treasurers for, 39, 83, 160,227.

tickets of, 341.

Solidtor-General, aee Ellis, Wm,

Solicitors, false, 67, 68,

Solms, Count, 111.

Somerdjlie, Mr., 324, 325.

Somerfield, Wm., 426.

Somerset,Henry, lOlhEarl of Worcester, 218,

318,455. , Edward, Uth Earl of Worcester, 123,

150 (2), 232 (2), 271, 273, 450.

, , petition of, 351.

, Margaret, Countess of Worcester,

petition ot, 123. , Henry, Lord Herbert, 123, 124, 314,

218,230,310 (2), 362, 399.

,SirChas., 173,

Somersetflliire, justices of peace for, 325, S37.

, places in, 5, 207, 368, 276, 281, 326.

.sheriff of, 326.

Somersham, co. Hunts, 321 (2). Somes, Sir Step., 299.

, , Peter, son of, 289.

Sorman, Capt. John, certificate of, 568.

Sound, the, 441, 559.

, ships in, to, or from, 103, 475 (2>

528, 525, 574. Soundings, the, 430. Sonthall, Lord, commission to, 211. Southampton, 437, 482, 483, 594.

, Dutch prisoners at, 41 (2).

, goTernor of, letter to, 199.

, letter dated from, 88.

, mayor of, 476.

, prisoners in, 68.

.residents in, 41 (2).

ships at, 459, 460, 484.

sick and wounded at 68, 476.

South Cape, 637.

Southern Cape, 578. Southes, Edw., 399.

, petition of, 310.

Southwark (Surrey), 46, 154, 190, 204, 300.

, bailiffs of, 185, 305.

, burgesses of, election of, 225.

, constables in, 185.

, inhabitants of, petitions of, 46, 225,

305.

, Marshitlsea in, see Marshalsca.

, meolmcn m, grievances of, 139, 140.

, , petition of, 139.

, members for, election of, 325, 30.^,

306 (4).

, prisoners in, 204.

sessions' house in, 204.

, trained band in, 185.

Souttwell, Chas., 188. Soulhwold, Suffolk, 511, 514, 538.

bay, 490.

Southwood, Capt. Hen,, 176 (3), 484, 506,

, letter of, 473.

Jno., examination of, 176.

, Rich., letter of, 426.

Spa or Spaw, Germany, 167.

, passes to, 435 (3), 436, 489.

Spain, King of, or the Spaniard (Philip IL),

43,43, 181, 324, 430,477. , , ambassador of, 43, 65, 440.

with, 73, 82. Spain, 83, 181,296, 351, 433.

, enmity with, 68.

, esport of arms to, 19.

, Irish tories sent to, 219.

, laws of, 118.

, letters of marque against, 68.

, ministers of, 43.

.Shi B to or from, 33, 93,258,569.

, travellers to or from, 181.

„, wines fiom, 292, 515 (3), 542,

Spaniards, 83, 196, 379, 546. Spanish army, 334,

corsair,864.

money, 155.

tobacco, 118.

, wine, see Spain, wine from,

wool, 389, 532, 560.

Sparkhurst, Capt. Antb., see Spatchurst. Sparhng, Capt. Thos,, 576, 591. , letters of, 277, 497, 570, 572

(2), 583, 588. Sparrow, John, 349.

, , letter of, 464.

Spatchurst or Sparkhurst, Capf. Ant., 241,

554.

, , letters of, 471, 542.

Spaa, see Spa.

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Spencer, Rich., petition of, 323.

, Wm., 486.

, , wife of, 436.

Spiller, John, 422.

, , letter of, 417.

Spithead, letters dated A'om, 478,494,514(2), 516, 544, 546, 547, 549, 550-656, 569, 571 (3), 583.

,Ehipsat,lo,ocfrom, 541, 560,561,569.

SpiKlehouse, Jno., 378, 434.

.petition of; 61.

Splinter, the, 518.

Spratt, Thos., certificate by, 247.

Sprigg, Thos., letters to, 474, 496.

Sprint, Zaci., 125.

Spnrm, the, 113, 471, 492.

, letter dated from, 583.

Spjnie, Lord, see. Lindsay.

Squibb, Art,, jun., 272.

, Edm., petition o^ 272.

, Lawrence, petition of, 272.

,Mr., il6.

Staden, sbip of, 435.

SJaffbtd, Lady Mary, 438.

SCaffiiTd, 179.

, Lord, see Howard.

SCaffordehire, committee for assessments in, 110.

, places in, 98, 110 (4), 154,307.

Stalliam, Jno., 193, 450.

Staniboline, lie wis, 153.

i. Earl of, see Grey, rd, Chas., 513, 519,

Standen, John, 467, 478.

, Rich., 274.

, receipts by, 274 (2).

, Win., petitions of, 258, 401.

Standish, Jas., 191, 560, 577, 682 (2). Stanhope, Philip, 1st Earl of Chesterfield, 281.

, Anne, Countess of Chesterfield, 281.

Charles, Lord Stanhope, master of the

posts, ai, 33,26,27, 297. Stanley, Chariotte, Countess of Derby, 253.

, Edw.,413.

, , petition of, 413.

, Geo., 437. '

, Nich.,437.

Stanaion, Chas., 516.

Stanton Haroot, co. Oxford, 67.

Slapleton, Hen., 437.

, Sir Phil., 354.

Starlte, Capt., John, 339. Starliey, Phil., payments to, 446 (2). Starling, Mr., 570. Start, the, 430, 524, 625, 5*1, 552. State, the, or Commonwealth, 16, 23, 25, 26, 73, 84, 138, 14^, 154, 256, 258.

, arms of, 91, 156.

, barges of, master of, 196.

State, the— eoH(.

, counsel of, 235 ; see also ooansel at

debts of, 49, 132, 155, 173 (2); sec

also Public debts.

, debts due to, 240.

, enemies to, 273, 274.

, frauds committed on, 379, 411; ice

also Public feith billB, and Warrants,

counterfeit

goods for, 278, 359, 412, 413.

, houses of, 394.

, lands of, 180i see also Charles L,

lan^ of.

, money of concealed, 112; see also

Discoveries

of, 315 ; see also Revenue. ;s of (lale), 22, 25. to, 28, 321. of, 445. State General, S£e Holland, Stales General

of Sta^ ertoo Manor, CO Devon, 56. btajner Capt Kich , 103, 147, 463, 475, 485,

, ,letters of, 103, 113, 147, 463,

471, 475, 481, 490, 494, 522.

Staynings, Chas., 281, 282.

Steed, folder, 398, 417, 418.

Steele, Win., scijeant-at-law, Rrecorder of London, 1, 6, 34, 46, 70, 82, 88, 146, 156, 169, 333, 236, 243, 323, 362, 398, 417,418.

Stephens, Edw., 144,301.

, Major Phil., 379.

Stephenson, Thos., 40!, 407.

Stepney, John, letter of, 570.

, Sir Jno., 221, 222 (2).

Stepney, Middlesex, letter dated from, 552.

Stcpwell, John, 882, 5B7.

Slerry, Peter, 369, 370, 447, 456.

, , certificates by, 45, 373.

Sterum, Count of, 442.

Stevens, Anne, petition of, 1 38.

, Hum., petition of, 138.

, ■TaB.,77 (2).

, , petition of, 77.

Steventon, Kenriek, letter of, 483.

, St John, 505, 507.

.letter of, 580.

, Wm., letter of, 686.

Steward, Capt., Wm., 339, Stiddf, Wm., 221 (2).

Stifford, Esses, minister of, 309. Sdle, Jas., petition of, 38. Stirling, Scotland, 198.

castle, 291.

Stirling, Countess of, see Alexander. Stiated, Edw., letter of, 479. Stoakes or Stokes, Capt. Jno., Rear-admiral, 526, 575.

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Stoakes ot Stokes, Capt. Jiio. — conl.

, certificate 1>j, 244.

letters of, 535, 543.

Stookdale, Coi. Geo., 94 (2).

, ivife-iif, 64.

,Mc., 59, 205.

Stocker, Hcii., 206.

Stockholm, 214.

Stoke Daihorae, Surrey, 3U.

hall, Ipswich, lett^^r dated from, 5?6.

, near Guildford, cO. Surrey, 75.

Stokenchurcli, co. Osford, 138. Stokes' bay, letters, &c. dated from, 453, 460, 462, 480, 571, 575.

.ships at, to, or from, 29, 50, 591.

Stokes, Adra., see Stoakes.

Bich., letter of, 460.

Stone, Edit., 440.

.John, 367.

, Capt. John, 51, 144, 252, 307,343,

455, 459.

.Sir Rob., G14.

Slonehouse, co. Devon, 479. Stoptord churcli, 293. Story, Capt. Rob., 509. Stourton, Edw., letter of, 575. Slowe, John, 45G, Stonell, Sir Jno., 162, 168. StrailB.the, 73, 304.

, Dutch in, 93,465, 472.

, ships in, to, or from, 8, 94, 162, 179,

200, 201, 229, 269, 296, 307, 319, 375, 464 (2), B07, 545, 568, 572, 581, 582 592, 593, 594. Straisund (Sweden), ships of, 37. Strange, Capt. John, 586. Strangers, see Aliens. Stratford, Essex, 296, 406. Straiten Michael, co. Norfolk, inhabitants of

petition of, 161. Strelley, Geo., 583. Stretham, CO. Cambridge, 327. Strickland, Walter, 425, 433.

, , as member of Council, 1, 3 (3)

13-16, 18 (2). 28 (3), 33, 39, 40 43 44 (8), 4S (2), 50, 54 (3), 60, 68 65 67, 70 (2), 72, 73 (2), 78, 82, 83 88 89, 98 (2), 94. 99 (3), 154, 107, 14 115, 123, 124, 126, 132, 134 (2) 136 146 (3), 155, 156 (3), 159, 161, 16'* 173, 175, 179, 180, 188, 189 (2) 110 196, 203 (2), 207, 208, S14, 215 (2) 220, 222, 223, 225, 227 (3), 230 242 249, 251-253, 264, 268, 281 (2) 285 286,290, 291, 295, 300 (2), 309 812 318, 332, 330, 334, 335, 338, 347 353 873 (2), 375, 383, 389, 392, 393 395 401 (2), 403, 406, 411, 414.

, , wife of, see Moi^an, Ladj

Stringer, Halph, 406 (4),

, , petition of, 406.

Stroud, CO. Gloucester, minister of, 7. Stmdwick, Mr., 560.

Stuarl, Henry, see Kenry Duko of Gloucester. Staeley, Lewis, 380. Style, Jas , petition of, 160.

.., Wm., request by, 113, Styles, Wm., 330. Subpoena Office, see Chancery- Subsidies, see Assessments, buftolk, 174, 353, 35d, 358, 569, 394. , Earl of, see Howard.

chee justioi phcei 2J9, 35

,450. ;s for, 3.

, 162, 211,

Suggeke, Major, 568.

Suuderland, ships to and from, 206.

,watei bailiff of, 206 (2).

, Wear at, 206. Supremacy, oath of, 40O. SuTseons, certificates of, 549, 591.

, names of, 29 (2). Surrey, 38, 160 (2), 300, 314 (2), 413, 414.

, gaol of, keeper ol^ 64.

, judges of Bsslzo for, letter to, 40.

, inhabitants of, petition of, 314. places in, 4, 49, 75, 99, 242,

314,

355

19, 231.

, sheriK of, 52.

, woodward for, 2, 307. Surveyor-General, see Webb, Col. Wm. Surveyors, 72. Su ses 152, 174, 505.

places in, 174. 425. S theiland Scotland,; 102, 135, 197. Sutton CO Dorset, 248. S an Jas, letter of 558.

47

Capt. Itobt.. 66, 82 (2), 201, 2S9, 348, 467, 480, 497, 520.

..., petitions of, 229, 348. Swansea bay, 553.

Swaniou Wm., examination of, 247. Swanton Morley, oo. Norfolk, 260, Swearmg suppression of, 230. Swede a, 435. Sneden or Swedeland, 440, 465, 537.

ambassador to, 440 ; see Whitelock,

•s from, 281,

peace with, 23, ships of, 1 56. Sued h gentleman, 301 ron, 530.

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Swett, Phineae, 461.

Swinbome, Rich., 508.

Swinley Bails Walk, Windsor, 11.

Swinn, the, ships in, SI5.

Swioney, co. Sufiolk, 233.

SwintOG, Jno., 311.

Swinton, Scotland, laird of, -31.

SyMall or Siddall, Mat., 379, 381 (3). 398, 417.

, , esaminations of, 397, 398.

Sydenham, Sir Edw., 331.

, Major Fras., 14.

, M^or Jqo., 14.

,Capt. Thoa., petitions of, 14, 33, 115

(2).

, , pajmeots to, 115, 133.

, , society called after, 14.

, Col. Wm„ 108, 352, 402.

, , as commisMoncr of the Trea- sury, 284, 411,

, , as member of Council, I

8, 16 (S), 27, 35, 39, 70, 96, 99 (3), lOO, 104, 106, 108, 120, 124, 135 '"' 134(3), 145, 161, 162, 165, IBS 171, 174, 175, 180, 181, 190, 303 213, 314-217, 330, 222, 233, 336, 330, 242, 246, 253, 294, 258, 260, 263 267, 268, 384, 295, 287, 291, 395 (3), 396, 299 (2), 300, 318, 398, 343 " " 355, 356, 359, 375, 382,389 (3) 393 (3), 395, 401.

, , letter of, 586.

,, letters

1, 377, 310.

, , petition to, 30.^.

Sydney, Philip, Viacount Lisle, 106.

, as member of Council, 3, 6, 27,

28, 83, 45, 46, 49, 54, 58, 61, 67, 73, 83, 83, 108, 133, 136, 146, 165, 174, 246, 353, 308, 330 (2), 338, 375, 389 (B), 393.

, Col. Bob., 437, 438.

Sjmball, Hen., 196.

, , petition of, 315.

Symonds, Capt. John, letter of, 571.

, Thos., 586.

Sjmpson, Alei., 138 (2).

, , petition of, 138.

Sjnnago, Bacbary, 569.

Synod, arguments for, 431.

Syon, Moses, 340.

Syon House, Middlesex, 343.

TabVsHead, 113. Tadder, Thos., 335 (2). Tiun, Scotland, 198. Talbot, Thos., 343, 436. Tandy, Phil., 156.

ler, Dr., 87. Tapestry or hangings, 135, 146, 391 (2>, 338,

447, 456 (2), 457 (2), 595. Taplie. Josias, 463. Tapson, Eich., 479.

eton, Capt. Edw., 261, 409, 489, 557,579.

,..., letters of, 370, 473, 474, 477,

481 (2), 483, 488 (3), 490, 494, 498, 563, S64, 668, S70, 573, 575,582, 587.

..., Capt. Mich., letters of, 558,562, 564. Tamebut, barony of, Scotland, 159. Tasboroueh, co. Norfolk, inhabitants of, peti- tion of, 161. Tasboroiigb, Wm., 194, 307, 439.

, petition of, 595.

Tatnani,Wm., 528, 585, Tatneli, John, letter of, 504.

,..., Bob. 444, 451.

,..., Capt. Valentine, jnnr., 470, 528, 542, 690.

...., , certificate of, 502.

, , letters of, 470, 539.

Tattenhall castle, co. Lincoln, 30. Taunton castle, 480.

,...,St. James's in, 335.

iton, Thos., letters of, 460.

Taylor, Ant., 562.

...., Chas., 463, 485.

...., .letters of, 463, 469, 502, 008,

566, 583. ...., I>an., representation of, 4. ...., Jas. 529. ...., Capt. John, master shipwright fit

Chatham, 460, 472, 478, 517, 542, 653,

658, 679. ...., .letters of, 328, 460, 473, 486,

488, 508, 513, 519, 529, 648, 555, 569,

674, 578, 584. ...., Capt. John, of the Lizard, 467, 503.

...., , letter of, 482.

...., Capt. Jonathan^ 541.

Capt-Bobt., 176, 461 (2), 472, 497

(2), 523, 635.

.ISHa letters of, 477, 483, 485, 493, 497.

..".^ Sam., 437,

...., Capt. Thos., certificate of, 463. ...., Mr., Bodfordsliire, 334. ...., minister, 433. ...., Capt., 576. Tayn River, Scotland, 103. Tempest, RJch., 439.

, , petiriou (jf, 305.

Temple, Dame Chris^an, 58, 116. ...... Col. Jas., 96.

,SirPeter, Bart., 116, S06.

, , creditors of, 116.

, Sir Eich., Bart., 58 (3), 116,306.

, depo^don of, 58.

, , letter of, 58.

,Thos,. D.D.,314.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Tennis courts, 376. Tenths, see Tithes. Terry, Capl. Jaa., 459.

, certificate of, HS3.

, , letters of, 459,. 'iia (2), 545 (2),

565, 566, SJ3. Texel, the ships in, to, or from, 103, 475, 481, Thacker, Wra-, 449. Thames, the, or the river, 11, 75, 253, 480,

496, 644, 579, 580 (2), 581, 583.

, abuses on, 291, 29o.

, ships 111,9 (a), 14, 29, 38, 79, 103,

175, 189, 308, 850, 35C, 383, 384, 410,

420, 460 (S>, S06, 512, 516 (2), 518,

519, 527, 530, 538, 540, 543, 545, 550,

556, 560, 576, S80, 588,

, ships to or firom, 363, 481, 485, 566.

Thanksgiving days, 162, 167.

Thaxter, Hen., 512. 617.

Thearverlon manor, eo. Devon, 57.

TliPObalds' house and park, Cbeshunt, 95.

Thotforrt, Chas., 285.

Thetford, 00. Norfolli, mayor, &c. of, petition

of, 25, 27.

, posts to or from, 25.

Thew, Wm., petition of, 467. Thomas, Capt. Browne, 472.

John, letter of, 522.

Wm., wardrobe keeper, 278,342, 36G,

433, 440. Thomas Bonadvcnturc (ship), company of,

petition of, 323. Thompson or Thomson, Capt. Edm., 367,383,

477, 560.

, , certificate of, 662.

, letters of, 260, 367, 471 (2),

606, 510,518, 656, 559,593.

, Fras., 22, 99, 129, 144 (2), 389, 455.

, , proposals of, 129.

, Maurice, petitions of, 179, 351.

, Kobert, 578.

, , letter of, 489.

, , petitions of, 351, 489.

, Major or Col. Kob., Navy Commis-

, , letter of, 551.

, .letters to, 380, 478, 499,568,

585.

, Thos., 495.

, , Margaret, mdow of, 495.

, Capt. Thos., 562, SS3, 589.

, certificate by, 467.

, letters ot 473, 564,568.

request by, 61.

Walter, 471.

Wm., 70, 187,218.

Wm„ of Edinburgh, petition of, 69,

.Wm, servant, 443.

, Wm., clerk, 61 (2), 285.

, Mr., 558.

Thome, Peter, 484.

Thornej, co. Cambridge, 327.

Thomhill, Edw,, petition of, 62.

Thornton, Thos., petition of, 375.

Thorowgood, Chas., master attendant at Ports- mouth, 422, 465, 5,18.

, .letters of, 492, 507.

, Sir Jno.,255, 276,

, , petition of, 275.

, Thos,, 417, 418.

Thorpe, Fras., Baron of the Escheqner, 93 354, 40O (2).

reports of, 134, 400.

, Col. Uobt., prisoner, 150 (2), 151,

273, 416, 417.

Thosume, Scotiand, 197,

Throckmorton, Sir Rob., 79.

Thurloe, John, secretan- to Council, 18, 19 23. 40 (2), 62, 76, 82, 83, 93, 116, 174, 195, 201, 217, 225, 246, 397, 300 327, 339, 899, 434, 435, 440,

,iottorof, 551.

, , letters to, 20, 345, 346, 356.

, , alluded to, 146,246.

, , reference, to, 349.

, warrant of, alluded to, 168.

Thursbj, Etch., 247 (3).

Thurston, Lieut. Rich., 141 ; Capt. Eich, ex- amination of, 206.

Tlbbs, Mr., 298.

Tichbome, Aid. Eob., 148, 156, 169, 204.

, representation of, 4.

, Sir Rob, letter of, 310.

Tidbury, horses at, 360.

Tiderleigh, Nath., 453.

petition of, 276.

Tidvrell Farm, oo. Kent.

Tihiirst, J., 5-3.

Tilbury Hope, or the Hope, Esses, 191, 420, 517,519,534, .^37,550.

, letters dated from, 461, 473

476 (2), 479, 489, 495, 513, 519, 521, 525, 539, 555, 564, 565 572 (■21 585. "

, ships at; 122, 134, 460, 479

484, 488, 493, 495, 515 (3), 516, 536, 556 (2), 872, 573,583.

ships to or from, 122, 175, 228

(2), 239, 365, 474, 503, 507, 511, 531, 640, 545, 551, 654, 568, 576, 580 584.

Tilson, Hen., S46.

, John, petition of, 376.

Timber, 9-12,

, felling of, 9-12, 207, 813.

for the navy, 97, 108, 178.

, preservation of, 169.

, spoil of, 168 (2), 427.

Timilcgc castle, Ireland, 487.

Tippetts, John, master shipwright at Ports- mouth, 465, 518, 538, 588.

, letter of 507.

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Tirrell, Wm., see TyrreU.

Tirringham, Wm., 396.

Tithes, or tentte, !6, 147, 247, 248 (2), 259,

26(), 263 {2), 277, 308, 312, 329.

, commitlee f or, 122, 349.

Tiverton, co. Devon, 300.

inhabitants of, petitions oft 279 (2).

, minislfirof, 2S0.

Tobacco, 401.

, English, 335.

, , planting of, 56, 65, 66, 85 (2),

87, 88, il8 (2), 211, 212 (3), 3''

873, 420. , , ,OrdiDaDcep b g

212,229, 230.

229.

212.

Toddenham, co. Gloucester, 1

Totobes, Jno., 171, 172, 244, 3

, answer of, 172

, , petitiona of, 170 94

Tombourjn, alias Ileymans, Adr

TomkiDS, Thos., 812.

Tomlinson, Col. Mat., 303, 3 8 3

TomptinB, Mr., of London, 3

Tonnage and ponodage, 287.

Tooke, Jas., 335.

Tooly, Jacob, 454.

Topsham, co. Devon, inhabita f,

, , petition of, 247

, minister of, 247, 248.

, slieaf of, 247.

Torbay, co. Devon, 525, 559.

Tories, 135,219.

Torrington, Great, co. Devon 3 B

Tovey, Saml., 188.

Toulon, Dutch ships at, 29.

, sMps of, 63.

Tower of London, 265, 378, 568.

.accounts of, 274.

, anaourj in, 396.

, , worlimen in, 7, 6 T p

, anns, &c. delivered a Tr phan

231, 232, 267, 460.

, eBtablishment of, 166.

, goods in, 291.

, gunners in, 44, 162.

, letters dated from, 65 5 6

526.

, liberty, prisoners in, 204 2

, lieutenant of, see B li: te d

mint in, see Mint.

, money in or from, 51

346,347 (2), 444, 455. officers in, 256, 274, 335

465,

Tower of London, ofScers of — conl.

, , ealariea ef, 372, 390, 891 (2).

to, 162, 232.' .......... ordnance! olKce in, see Ordnance

Office.

, powder in, 191.

prisoners in, 12, 18, 34, 46, 54 (2),

67, 92, 93, 107, 111, 150, 156, IB3, 165, 166 (2), 182, 190, 194, 219 220, 2B4 (2), 234, 240, 265, 373, 274, 276, 286, 288 (2), 289, 293 (2), 302, 307, 353, 354 (2), 872 (2), 382, 3 3 396, 433-436, 438-442, 454, 45

e= pe of, 205.

hange of, 106, 107.

kof.

wharf 9 d,C p S n

Ryloy, Wc 74,372 (2), 390, ; 86, 510. 4, 487.

194, 265, 274, 68. 0. 7 office at, 67, 567.

148, 152, 163, 295. . nt or secnrity of, 119, 3 ,l371,'i485j 621,567,575. ^eof, 48, 61,285.

or prejudice to, 29, 9 134,153, 193,489,564. emor of, 82.

of, 564. Hannah, 86, 89 (3), 134,

L d, .

Ir la d and Scotland,

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Treasuries or Treasury — cmtl.

coraraiBsioners for, 13, !9, 53, 57, 65,

66 (2), 68, 77, 85, 86, 96, 100, 129, 144, 145 (2), 146, 149, 151 (2), ISO, 215, 227, 246 (2), 266, 269, 372, 275, 284, 286, 290, 801, 321, 328, 339, 356, 361,374, 375, 381, 390, 391, 410, 411, 433, 468.

, , cerCiGcate by, 181.

, , ktlerto, 70.

, , orders to, 12, 329.

96,

., refer.

6 (3). :

407.

119, ISO (3>, 127, 129, 157, 158, 163, 164, 166. 183, 194, 233, 243, 263, 3C5, 310, 389,

..., reports of, 89, 174. , ,alladed to, S8, 123, 171,

184, 187, 343. .,., , wan-ants by, 30 (2), 45, 117,

218, 327, 228, 341, 252, 253, 309. ..., , warrants, &c. to, 381 (6), 393,

, .alluded to, 144,292.

, payments from, 57, 66, 70, 137, 417.

, payments into, 36, 215, 30?, 312.

(Eniden), lord advocate of, 429.

IVeatLes, commissioners tor, 315. Tregantle, Cornwall, 559, Treat, the, 152. Trestenn, Jobn, 391. TreveU, Step., petition of, 524. Tresilian, Joan, 437. Trevor, Sir Jno., 36, 445. Tricks, Greg., 461.

Trinity House, Deptford Strjnd, eommiltoc of, 7.

, masters of, petition of, 316.

Tripoli. 402.

, ships of, 476.

Trotter, Robt., 137. Trumpeters, payment to, 456. Truro, 440.

Tucker, Capt. Aot., 372.

, certificate of, 523.

, Peter, petition of, 592.

Tuckney, Dr. Ant., master of St. John's Col- lege, Cambridge, letter to, 246.

, , petition of 53.

Tudor, Thos., 194, 307, 486.

, , petition of, 393.

, family, 393.

Tullibardbe, Earl of, see Murray.

Tunif, 839.

iat,2;

..., consul at, 144,269. ...,Dey,&o. 0^269.

. . , , merchants trading to, ....ships of, 476,

Tnonick, Holstein, 590. Tnnsbury, Norway, 189. Targis, EHs., 329.

, Mr., 347.

Tnrke, Mr„417, 418.

Turkey, Grand Seiguor of (Mahomed IV.),

371. Turkey carpets, 291, S38, 457 (3), 595. .,,. company, see Levant Company. Turks, the 269, 293, 373, 497.

...., ships of, 402, 476, 562. Turner, Geo., petition of, 533. .,.., Methuselah, letter of, 543. ...., Eich., 109, 110.

...., .petition of, 109.

...., Thos.,Navy commissioners' olerfc, 497.

, , certificate by, 47.

...., , letter of, 493.

...., letters to, 466, 468, 484, 486,

491, 50!, 575.

...., , notes of, 125, 4S1.

.,.., petition of, 47.

Dr., 156. 169.

Mr., 313.

.....privateer, 477. Turpjn, Kob„41I.

prisoner, 17.

Tuscany, Grand Duke of (Ferdinand II. de Medici), 434.

, , brother o^ 434.

Tutching, minister, 125, 330, Tutty, John, 459. Tweed, the, 103, 104. Twisleton, G., 18. Twisse, Dr. Wm„ 161.

, , children of, 161.

Tyd St. Giles, co. Cambridge, 154. Tye, Geo., 623.

, , petition of, 514.

Tyncmouth Bar, 430, 479, 480, 492.

, letters dated from, 472, 479,

483 (3), 587 (2).

harbour, 4B8.

haven, letters dated from, 660, 580,

581.

, letter dated from, 523.

, ships in, to, or from. 111 (2), 470,

471, 473, 491,535, 560.

, ships of, 487.

Tyringham, Sir Auth., 156, 162.

, Dame Magdalen, 156. 162.

Tyrrell Or Tirreli, Wm., 399, 439.. Tjlon, EdK.,402.

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Ulster, 106.

.......... Comnifliider-iii-cliief iUt l*-*^-

plaatatloDa !□, 58.

Umphetty, Capt. John 534 Underwood, Lieut.-Col Fras 337 (2) United pcoTiQceB, see Holland Universities, 41, 172, 431, see aho Osford and Cambridge

, reformition of committee for, see

Council, committee of

, , Ordinani-e foe, 346

, Tisitors for, 361

Upnoc CaaOe, 573.

, governor of, 2S6

, letter dated trora, 577.

Upper Bench, 150 (2), 337.

, judges of, 40, 127, 233, 336.

267 ; see also Aake, Rich. ; Nicolas, Rob.

, lord chief justice of, s«eKolle,

Hen.

pnsonera in, 132, 181, 210.

Upton, 349.

Upton, Art., 400.

Uriel, Capt. Eiofi., 338, 353. ,

, petition of, 352.

, Wm„ 353, 353.

Uehant, I«ter dated from, 485.

, ships to or from, 296,476, 491, 547.

Utreohl, traveller from, 330.

Utter, Martin, 578. .

Valentine, Matthias, 337.

, , Ellen, wife of, 227.

Vallis, Kich., deposition of, 52,

, Capt. Th(K., letters of, 621,5^5,539.

Van deo Bemde, Abraham, signature of, 130. Vandeput, Giles, 459. ' Vaudergowee, Jehan Baptist, 203. Vander Macis, QuiiimB, 442. Vanderschunn, Kicaljus, 351.

, , Margaret, widow of, 851.

Vane, Sir Geo., 384, 384.

BirHen., sen., 194 (2), 286, 488.

, , letter to, 364.

Sir Hen,, juu., 138, 360, 438.

, an keeper of the records, Dur- ham, certi&caCe \iy, 354.

Vane, Sir Hen., jun.— coni.

, letter to, 286.

Sir Walter, 435.

, Wm., 286, 364.

, , letter of, 286.

Van Gall, John, 304. Vanlore, Sir Peter, 130.

, , gracdchildren and heirs of, 130.

Van Poser, Henrich, 434, V-in Tronip, Cornelia, S2. Vassei, Sam,, petition of, 81. Vaufehan, Edw., 299.

, Herbert, 299.

, John, 399, 300

, Eees, 34.

, Kioe, 300, 336.

..„ petition of, 299. Vans Edward, Lord Vaux of Harrowden, 367.

,tiJw., 167. , 449.

Vava

:, Sir Wm.

Veale. Bob., 553.

Veoablea, Peter, Baron of Kinderton, 303.

, Col. Eoht., 338, 339,357 (2), 391 (2,,

898, 404(6), 405 (2), 410 (3), 411,

453, 565.

, , daughters of, 356,

, petition of, 213.

Venetian agent, see Venice, agent from,

Venetians, 94, 293.

Venice, agent or resident from, 94, 95, 435,

439,

, consul at, 153, 365.

.Doge of, 94.

, galleys in, prisoners in, 94, 95.

janissaries m, 95.

senate of, 95, 153.

, ttavellers to, 319.

Venner, Nich., 541,

VeuDS, 430.

Verd, Cape de, 307, 369, 443.

Vere, Aubrey de. Earl of Oxford, 437.

Verge, court of, 46.

Verney, Lady, 155.

Vessey, Capt. Boh., 4G5.

, , certificate of, 565.

, .letters of, 464, 477, 498, 543,

575.

orVesey, Capt. W., 33.

, letter of, 495.

VictuaUing office, see Navy. Villaginzan, t'rancisco Roniaro,433, 443. Viliiers, George, Duke of Buckingham, 74.

, Charles, Earl of Anglesea, 442 (2).

1 George, Viscount Grandiaon, 373.

Vincent, Tras., 413. Vine, Chris., 298.

, , petition of, 298.

, , widow and children of, 298.

Viner or Vyuer, Sir Thos., see London, Lord Mayors of.

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Vinson, Rith,, 5:3.

, , lwtcrot;631.

Viatener, Edm., pelifiou of, 53. Vinj, John, deposition of, 55. Violet, Thos., 356.

, .account by, 55.

Virginia, 219,230.

, merehauta trading to, 65.

, Ehips to or from, 5S (3), 56,64,26!

584, 553, .'>6*. Vowell, Peler, 219, 274, 372.

, , trial of, foF treason, 233-240.

Vojle, Wm., 224.

Vulcan, Mars, and Venus, tapestry of, 29!

456. Vjoer, Sir Thos., see Viner. Vjnes, Geo., 132.

Wade, Major Jno., 157, 403.

, letters, &C. of, 41, 462, 469,

549, 563.

, warrant to, 451.

Wadeson, liob., 404, 410.

Wadsworth, Capt. John, 465.

Wager, John, ceitificate of, 590.

Wagataffe, Hen., 464.

Waite or Wajte, Co!. Thos.. 27 (3), 54, 83.

, Mr.. 584, 587.

Wakot, Hum., 395.

Waldegravc, Chaa., petitions of, 275 (2).

, , father of, 375.

Waldersn-lok, Suffolk, 140,474,476,488,490, 494,510, 514, .^42, 578.

, letters dated from, 470 (2), 483, 485,

496, 504, 566. Waldo, Mr., 251. Wales, 59, SOO, 308, 503.

, church livings in, 211.

, collections in, 108.

, counties ot, 299.

, judges in, salaries of, 101.

, places in, 414.

propagation of Gospel in, EOelety for,

329, 337, 348.

prothonotaries for, 34.

.sheriffs of, accounts of, 213.

North, 101, 2\9.

, .cbief justice of, 168,436 (2).

, , major-general of, 346.

, .... .rectuKsfor, 187.

, South, 101, 174, 259,835.

, attorney of, 271.

IE for, 272. !i- of, 444.

Walkeden, Roger, 305. Walker,Adam, 83.

, Jolin, petition of, 512.

, Peler, 538.

, Dr. Walter, judpe advocate of the

Admiralty Court, 42, 150, 323, 389,

401,405, 414.

.letters of 203,356.

, WiUiam, 453, 453 (2), 458.

Wallas, Major, 581. Waller, Anne, 128.

.DameMarg., 128.

, Sir Wro., 256.

Wa]ley, Aid. Chaa., navy agent at Chester,

150, 159, 187, 3Ca, 370, 499, 606 (2),

510, 512, 518, 544, 550, 556, 560, 565,

573, 579, 5S1, 589.

, letters of, 503, 544, 587.

, , letters to, 263, 510.

, Thos., 453.

WaUingford, eo. Berks, 138.

castle, 816.

Waliia, Major Peter, 391. WaUoon merchant, 258. Wallwood, Essex, 313.

, Lajton wallt in, 427.

Walmesley, George, 305. WaJmesley, co. Lsncustec, 306. Walpole, Norfolk, lands in, 154, 301. Walsh, Hen., petition of, 373. Walsokec, Norfolk, lands in, 154, 301. Walters, Geo., cook, 554.

, Major Geo., 42.

Col. Valentine, 291.

Waltbam, Hen., 529.

Waltham Forest, Essex, 162, 169, 313, 427.

Walton, Eobt., 141, 142.

Walton, Norfolk, 154, 301, 355.

(Surrey), 314.

Wanslead, 00. Essex, 134. Wantage, co. Berks, 385, 386. Wapping, Middleses, 462, 473, 590.

, ships building at, 460, 472, 473.

, sick and wounded at, 139.

War, BTticIea of, 107, 134.

, , commissioners fox relief on, 82,

106, 107 (2), 114,220,221.

, , certificate of, 107.

, , order of, 225.

, , , , alluded to, 225.

, , , reference to, 114.

, , , report by, 114.

, council of, 175, 206 (3), 475.

, treasurers at, 65, 327,252,302,839,

368, 381, 385, 400, 472, 582 : see also

Leman, Wm., and Blaekwell, Capt.

, , payments by, 86, 159, 191, 202,

241, 252, 361, 369, 378 (2), 438.

, payments to, 70, 86, 159, 180,

181,336,375, 414, 438, 450, 451 (2), 455.

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, , warrants by 30 (2), 145, 241.

, warrants to, 112, 187, 218, 219,

244, 245, 252, 253, 309, 397, 438, 450-

453. (iate), 38, 159, leo, 283 (2),

292, 294, 304, 311, 314, 321, 826, 329,

348,349,383,391,421; tee aisa Woi-

laston. Sir John. Warbath, co. Pembroke, 2. WarburtoD, Geo., petition of, 132.

Peter, JuBtioe of Common Pleas, 130.

Waroup, Bob., 305, 306 (3), 336.

, , father of, 305.

, , Mr., 291,

Ward, surgeon, 506.

Wardour, Henry, Lord Arundel of, see

Arundel. Wardrobe keepers, see Kinnerslej, C. ; Legs',

Wm. ; Thomas, Wm. Wards, Court of, Westminster, 86, 354.

, auditors of, 335.

, , clerk of, 266.

, , letter dafed from, 86.

, , usher of, 115, 163.

Wardships, 91. Ware, John, 275. Warfield, parish, Berks, 498. Waring, Thos., 308.

Wariston, Lord, 386. .

Warner, Armiger, 220.

, , account by, 220.

, , petition of, 319.

, , wife and children of, 319.

.,rras.,442,

, Joo., 17,80.

Warrants, counterfeit, 378, 379, 381 (3), 411,

Warren, Hen., 459.

, Capt. Rich., widow of, 66,

Warter Church, co. York, 226.

Warthole, Cumberland, 294.

Warwick, Earl of, see Kich, Rob.

, gaol delivery at, 101.

, prisoners in, 103.

WatTfickshire, committee of safety for, 79.

, inhabitants of, petitions of, 306 (2).

, places in, 321, 248 (S), 596.

Wastell, Jno., certificate by, 164.

Wateriord, 451.

, letter dated from, 543.

, ships for or from, 471.

, ship of, 43.

Waterhouse, Nath., steward to Cromwell, 9S, 203, 308, 347.

, letter of, 593.

, Thos., 499.

Watermen, 9, 109.

impress of, 460, 502, 531, 533, 540.

Walecmeu's company, see London, city com- panies of.

Waters, Thos., 518. Wal«rtou, Sam., 472,

, Mr., 204.

Wath, Mr., 465.

Watkins, Chris., 273, 353, 440.

, Sir David, 30, 21, 26, 37, 297.

Watson, John, 357, 858.

, Jos., 463,

, Thos,, 516.

, Lieut.-Col., 110.

Watterman, Bdw., petition of, 467. Watton, CO. Herts, 435. Walts, Jae., 437.

, Eicb., 307.

..., Bob., 524.

, Wm., 3 (2), 207, 444.

, , petition of, 2.

, , -wife and femily of, 3.

, Mr., see Granger, Abr,

Waybridge, Co. Surrey, 75,

Waynwright, Jas., 444, 451 (3),

Wajte, CoJ., see Waite.

Weale, John, 630.

Wearer, Jno., 260, 276.

Weavers' Hall, LondoD, 39 (2), 159, 160

(2). Webb, Edw., 491. , Fras., petition of, 304.

, Nich., 255.

, Kich., 252, 484.

.., Thos., petitions of, 593 (2).

, Col. Wm., surveyor-general, 19, 141,

142, 178, 338, 354. Webber, Rob., 277. Webley, Hen., 538. Webly, CO. Worcester, 297. Webster, Ant., 335, 456.

, Edw., 24],

,Hen., letter to, 341.

J,, letter of, 241.

Weedon, Phil., 466, 468, 644. Weekes, Obadiah, 314. Welby, Chris., 514 (2). Welch or Welsh, Jno., 136, 305.

, petition of, 125,

, receipt by, 135.

Weld, Lieut. Ralph, 396.

Weldon, Col, Ant., petition of, 403,

Wells, Abr., 543, 553.

, Act., Qavy agent at Hull, 505, 509,

513,52!.

, , letters of, 464, 489, 529,

, .letter to, 517.

, Sam., 855.

, ThoB,, 301.

Wells, CO. Somersel, ships of, 134, 140, , ships to and from, 494.

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Welsh, Hen., 113.

, John, see "Welch,

.Capt, 101.

Welsh coast, 33. Wenne, Mrs., 46.

, , husbanit of, 46.

Wentnorth, Thomas Earl of Cleveland, 273.

, William, Lord Wentworlh, 325.

, Dae, 34a.

, Sir P., 43.

West, merchant, 427. Westhrook, Caleh, letter to, 314.

, John, letter of, 314.

, certificate by, 314.

Westchester river, 802.

Western circuit, judge for, 216, 268, 400.

design, 201.

islands, 141, 543.

ports, wine in, prizage of, I2S.

seas, ships in, 76.

West Haiuault, 169 ; and see Hainault. West India hezar, 336.

fleet, 338.

West Indies, 554.

Westminster, 4, )33, 142,205,215,236, 296.

; Abbey, Hen. VII.'s cbapel in, tomb

in, 5, 27.

, army committee at, 75.

, bailiffs, &c. of, I, 155.

burgesses and assistants of, 38, 63.

, constahles in, 185.

, hackney coachmen of, petition of,

109.

HftU, 234, 2.'i6.

, justices of the peace for, 59.

, letter dated from, 460.

.painted ciiamber in, 334, 235, 236,

, Parliament at, 202.

, prisoners in or brought to, 204,

274.

, provost marshal of, 170 (4).

, residents in, 19, 272.

, steward of, 1.

Cockpit, 126.

Gatehouse, see Gatehouse.

Palace yard, 447, 452, 456.

Star Chamber, 377.

Wards, Court of, in, 86.

Whitehall, see Whitehall. Westmoreland, 306.

, forces in, commander-in-chief of,

257.

, place in, 399.

Westrop, Mr., 413.

Wetterabia, counts of, gifts by, 111.

Wettarahian College, 111.

Wetwaug, Capt. John, 471.

, letters of, 366, 470, 499, 545,

Weiford, Irehmd, 106, 295, 317, 589. Wey river, see Wye. Weymouth, 442, 518, 533.

castle, 402.

, governor of, letter to, 199.

, letters dated from, 251, 402, 470,

527,528,533,564,588.

, persons at, 195.

ships at, to, or from, 251, 373, 491,

529, 533. Whaddon Forest, oo. Bucks, 74. Whalley, co. Lancaster, 295, 318, Whalley, Edw., commissary general of the

Army, 166, 305,303.

, , letter to, 41.

, references to, 78,106, 187,203-

205.

, report by, 106.

, , , alluded to, 196,318.

Wharton, Capt. .John, 354.

Wheate, Jno., 256.

Wheeler, Geo., alias Devilla, 85,

, John, 476.

,Wm.,255.

Whichcot, Ben., provost of King's College,

Cambridge, petition of, 53. Col. Chris., governor of Windsor, iO,

11, 12,74, 75, 217,437.

, , letters of, 169, 583.

, .letter to, 188.

, , proposala of, 9.

>.War

jr of, 248 48, 262.

Wlutehurch, co. Dorset, 11

, miuister of, 248.

White, Art., 482.

, ather of, 482.

, Horn., 189 (2>.

, letters of, 162, 465, 508.

, John, 16, 470,

, , certificate of, 581.

, Col. John, ordnance officer, 13, 3

426, 556, 562. , Lieut.-Col. John, 187, 336, 379, 4

416,418.

Mary, statement by, 35.

, Rich., 35.

, Capt. Rich., 82, 269, 462.

, Sam., petition of, 427.

, Capt. Stephen, 187.

, , company of, 196.

, , letter of, 196.

, Thoa,, Navy agent at Dover, ^

477, 504, 512, 513, 526, 530, 578, 5. , , letters of, 463, 469, 474, 4

481, 485, 502, 504, 508, 611, 519, £

537, 530, 532, 533, 548, 553, 559, £

577, 590,

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GENERAL INDEX.

White— coal

Walter petition of, 498. Capt Wm petition of, 353. Mr 5 0

Wh teboolh road Hull, 538.

Whitehall (Westmmstet), 10, 11, 13, 83, 185, 191, 203, 296, 341, 400, 436, 445, 448, 585.

, Admiralty chamber in, 516.

, .letter dated from, 41.

, hanqaeting house at, 411.

, chair cbamher Id, 134.

, chapel in, 46, 370 (3), 389.

, Council at, 185.

, council chamber at, 3.5, 254.

, desigQs against, 238.

, furniture for, 394, 403, 410, 449, 457,

458.

, generals of the fleet at, letter to, 9.

, letters, &c. dated from, 1, 3, 13, 18,

19, 38, 39, 40, 46, 50, 70, 88. 89 (4), 95, 100, 121, 133, 162, 184.(2), 188, 199, 201, 211 (2), 212, 222 (2), 224, 228 (2), 243 (2), 245, 246, 257 (2), 258, 264, 284, 289, 300, 303, 313, 323, 331, 337 (2), 358, 363, 869 (2), 377, 893, 395, 406, 411, 482, 524 (2), 535, 563. 567.

, officers and

448,4

1, 457.

orchard, 449.

painted chamber in, 204.

, places in, 137-139.

, prisoner in or brought K), 205, 274.

, Protector's lodgings in, 291.

, repairs of, 66, 88, 163 (2), 243, 309,

373, 394, 445, 447, 453, 457. , residents in, 17, 41, 70, 206, 261

(2), 277, 292, ,356, 402 (2), 419, 459,

470 (2), 494, 515 (3), 629, 543, 546,

567,575,581, 583, 588.

, wardrobe in, 411.

WhilehaTCQ, co. Cumberlanil, 54. Whitehorn, Capt. Wm., certificate of, 486. , letters of, 499, 541, 548, 552,

553, 593. Whitelock, Bulslrode, serjeant-at-law, ■ Lord

CommisBioner of the Great Seal, II,

13, 73 (2), 214, 252, 253, 254, 281, 411,481,491. , , as ambassador to Sweden, 354,

264, 270, 412, 414, 440, 495, 537. , , , allowances to, 183, 225,

252, 263, 448, 449, 451,

as commissioner of the Trea- sury, 284.

, agent of, 187.

, , letter to, 337.

, payment to, 214.

, Capt. Jas., his son, II.

Whitemeade Park, S, 42, 45. Whiteway, Jqo., 16z. Whitgift, CO. York, 401. 407.

Whitheare, Hen., certificate of, S54.

Whithonie, Scotland, 199.

Whiting, Mr., 508.

Whitslaple, Kent, 482,

Whittaker, Jer., 243.

, ,Wm., son of, 242 (3).

, Dr., 365.

Whittell, Sam., letter of, 576.

Whittingham, Hills, 65.

Whittingham, Tim., 384;

^Vhittington, Luke, letter of, 8.

Whirtlesey, oo. Cambridge, 327 (3).

Whitton, ThoB., 34, 503.

Whitwell with Hackford, co. Norfolk, 193, 194.

, inhabitants of, petition of, 193.

.minister at, 193, 194.

WUtvrell, Edw., 16, 17, 30, 50, 136, 434.

, , letter of, 17.

, , proposals by, 16.

Whitworth, Capi John, 368, 451, 559, 560.

, , letter of, 560.

Whopper, Edw., 557.

Whorwell rectory, Hants, 289.

Whyte, Steven, 30.

Wickens, Robt., minister, 147.

Wickham, Sam., 314.

Wicklow, Ireland, 235, 317.

Widdrington, Sir Edw., 439.

Sir Thos., serjeant-at-law. Lord Com- missioner of the Gr«at Seal, 6, 73 (2), 253,254,^411, 549.

as commissioner of the Trea- sury, 284.

, , certificate by, 204.

Wiggoner, Giles, 550.

, , deposition of, 189.

, , letter of, 189.

Wight, Isle of, 200, 323 (2), 430, 485, 497 60.5, 578, 594.

, M.P.S for, 208.

places in, 218, 284, 330 (3), 342, 425.

.ships at, to, or from, 140, 217, 517,

522, 575, 578.

, ships of, 216, 387.

Wigmore, liich., letter of, 270.

Wigton Peebles, Scotland, 198.

Wigtown, Dumfries, 199.

Wilde, Mercy, petition o^ 502.

, husband of, 502.

Wildman, Major John, 309, 310.

, tinman, 340.

Wilkes, Capt. ThoE^ 85, 208,437.

, certificates of, 486, 518,

— , , letter of, 528.

Wilfcins, Hen., 33, 33,

, Dr., 427.

Wilkinson, Capt Kob„ 465, 502.

, , letters of, 469,472, 481,483

484, 488, !491, 514, 527, 536, 639, 544. 546, 550, 554, 584, 587. Wm., depositions of, SS2. 534.

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GENEEAL INDEX.

WiUet, Hen., 447.

WillgTess, Lieut. Joha, 53".

Waiiains, Sir Atjra., 40, 50, 135, 301, 447 (2),

452, 456.

, , widow of, 456.

, Hen., S71.

, letter of, 270.

, John, 271, 438.

, Oliver, 349.

, Eich., 464.

, Hob., petitloQ of, 3G9.

, Boger, 568.

, Sam., deposition of, 560.

, Wm., 448, 454, 458.

, Capf., 183 (2).

WiUiamBon, Jos., letter to, 409.

, Niman, certificiLte bf, 32.

, Wm., 526.

Willie, Rob., certificate of, 552. WilUs, Sir Kick, 274, 3S4, 436 (2).

,Thos., 136 (2>.

, reply of, 135, 136,

, son of, 136.

Willougliby, Francis, Lord Willoughbj of

Parham, 12, 225, 230.

, Lady Eiiz., pass for, 435.

, Cape Fras., Navy commissioner, 14,

460, 490, 496, 502, 514, 565, 587. , , certificate of, 4T6.

, .letters of, 251, 365, 368, 460,

461, 463, 465 (2), 470, 473, 477, 488 (4), 484, 487, 488, 490, 519, 522 (2), 524^26, 328, 580, 536, 538 (3), 540, 549-591,553, 555, 661-5G3, 969(4), 566, 575, 576, 579, 580, 583 (2), 584 (8), 586,688, 589 (3).

, Jao., 320, 224, 435 (3).

, , petition of, 189.

, Wm., letters of, 593 (2).

Mr., 219.

Wills, probate of, see Probate.

, treasurer for, see Saakey, Col.

Eich. Wilmer aiins Palmer, Mirj, 419. Wilmore, Isaac, 416, 418. Wilson, Jas., letters of, 487, 542, 572.

, Robt., solicitor, 213 (3).

, Thos., 555.

, , certificates of, 463, 513.

, Capt, Thos., letter of, 191.

Wiltshire, 40, 174,445.

, places in, 32, 48, 54, 114, 210, 221.

, residents in, 4.

Wimbledon, Surrey, S2I, 355.

,co. Wilts, minister of, 48.

Wimbome, co. Dorset, 86.

, All Saints', 330.

, St. Giles', 330.

Winall, Mr., 38.

Winehcomb, co, Gloucester, inhabitants of, petition of, 229.

tobacco growing at, 230.

Winchester, Robt., 348, 371. Winchester, 289.

, garrison of, 114.

Wincbley, Milliceiit, 346. Winchurst, Jeffery, letter of, 520. Windcbunli, Sir Fras., 25. Windham, Hugh, see Wyndbam. Windis, Capt. Sam., 464, 563.

, .letters of, 370, 374, 380, 465,

544, 550.

Windsor, 144. 463.

casOe, 349, 437.

, constable and warden of, 11.

, letter dated from, 583.

prisoners in. 188, 189. 253, 256,

438.

, dean and chapter of, 362.

, governor of/ see Whichcot, Col.

Chris.

forest, a, 9-12, 169,437,498.

, lodges in, 10-12.

, officers in, 11-12.

places in, 11, 12.

, Little Pari!, &c., at, 99, 129 (2). 144.

189, aa7, 276, 389, 411,455.

, New, ahnahouaes in, 337, 362 (3).

paper dated from, 10.

, poor knights of, 362.

, wardrobe at, 343, 433, 440.

Wines, 91, 93, 156, 443.

.excise on, 173 (2).

.French, see French mnes.

import of, 113.

, impost on, 92.

, licences for, 338, 355.

, merchants for, petition of, 92.

, prizage of, 53, 91, 92, 128, 129.

, , farmer of, 230,

ships laden vith, 42.

Wine, Dan., petition of, 139. Winslow, Edw., 410.

, letter of, 533.

, letter to, 533.

Winstanley, Mr., 78.

Wintour or Winter, Sir Jno., 156. 157, 273.

Wirksworth, co. Derby, 303.

Wisbeach, co. Cambridge, 154, 327, 355, 574.

castle, 574.

, letter dated from, 574.

Wise, Lawrence, 467 (2).

, , letter of, 270.

Wiseman, Jno., 237, 238, 273, 274, 354, 372,

, , brother of, 237.

, , receipt by, 274.

Wiaton, co. Sussex, minister of. 174.

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GENERAL INDEX.

Withtttc hundred, 508 (2). Witherings, John, receipt by, 3.

Thos., 297,

, Win., 20-23, 25-27, 29?.

Witherington, Sir Thos., 233, 234.

Withers, Rob., 558.

Witt, John, de, Dutch admiral, 176 (2).

Witten, Edw., 490.

Wivenhoe, EBsei, 474, 517, 550.

letters dated from, 493, 503, 513.

, ships at, 189.

, ships building at, 162, 495,

Wolfe, Mat., 832.

WoUaston, Sir Jno., late Tre.ianrei-at- 252,292,362,391,411.

, Laurence, petition of, 421.

Wolsley, Sir Chaa., 337.

, , as member of Council, 1,

6, 8, 12, 14-16, 20, 27, 30, 32, 3; 39, 42, 45, 58, 61, 65, 72, 73, 76, 156, 161 (2), 166, 167, 174, 175, 182, 187, 189, 191. 196, 202, 203, 208, aiO, 211, 214, 217, 222-235, 243, 253, 260, 263, 267, 295 (2), 307, 308, 310, 812 (3), 318, 321,

Wolsteaholme, Sir Jno., 88, 459. Wolverhampton, oo. Slafford, 307. Wood, Geo., 149.

, Hugh, 368.

, , Ann, daughter of, petition of,

368.

, , relatiTCB of, 366.

.John, 343.

, .petition of, 194.

Bich., mayor of Hull, certificates by,

4, 552.

, Robl,, 151.

, certificate by, 193.

, petition of, 148.

, Coi. Bobt, 314 (5).

, Thos., 35.

, Capt. Walter, 244 (2), 450,

.petition of, 244.

(maStmaJter), 513.

, Mr., 70.

Woodbridge, Stiffolk, SOS, 538.

letters dated from, 460, 462, 484.

511.

, ships building at, 74.

, stiips of, 474.

Woodcott, Thoe., letter of, 551. Woodgroom, Capt. Isaac, 546. Woodland, Dorothy, petition of, 139. Woodpecker, Harrington, 554, 555'.

, , petition of, 554.

Woodioffe, Rob., 501. Woodward, Hugh, 39 (2).

, , case of, 811,

Wm., bond of, 529.

Woolace, minister. IS3 (2). Woolaston, Rich., 303, 335.

, .letter of, 493.

Woolnough, Joshua, 465.

, petition of, 463.

Wools, 73, 74, 118 ! see also Cotton wool.

, esport of, 439.

Wooltons, Bob., 469.

Woolwich, 124, 125, 484, 498, 510, 511, 520,

551, 585,591.

'.. docliyard, 4S4, 580, 581, 587.

, carver at. 571.

, letter dated from, 576.

, master attendant at, 473, 556.

, sliipwright at, 536.

letters dated from, 364, 463, 472,

491, 493, 498, 500, 501, 504, 510-512,

515, 517, 537, 539, 543, 556, 557, 560.

561 (2), 563 (2), 567, 572, 677-580,

S82. , ships at, to, or from, 306, 262. 424,

459, 464. 476. 494 (3), 499, 505, 510,

515,526,631,543,551,653, 561, 563,

571 (S), 672, 575, 576. 578, 581, 594. ships building at, 467, 496 (2), 515

(9), 517, 536, 657,563.

, stores at, 575, 578, 390.

, travellers to, 573.

Worcester, 141, 321, 325, 349.

, alderman of, 141,314,285,595.

, battle of, 4, 5, 18, 35, 74, 214, 298,

314 (2), 353, 399, 596.

, commissioners at, 81, 99, 139, 141.

, , report of, 141, 167.

, Earl and Corailess of, see Somerset.

mayor of, 141, 596.

, resident in, 3O0.

, Scotch army at, 141.

, siege Of, 141 (3).

Worcester House (London), 48, 49, 416, 418. for soldiers at,

4.

s. &c. at, 151, 262, 421.

iquontE in, 141, 214, 285.

.placrain, 297.

.residents in, 293, 298.

Worlimen, corporation for freedom of, 265. Works, surveyor og 332 ; and see Embree,

Worley, Sir John, 307.

Wormell, Bdm,, letter of, 466.

Worrell, Wm., 669.

Worsley, Lieut.-col. Chas., 89, 90, 106, 165

166, 205, 214, 227, 252, 268, 354, 444,

457.

, reference to, 207.

, report by, 352.

Worterloye, John, letter of, 462.

Worthington, John, 52.

Wratting, Suffolk, 353.

Wren, Dr. Mat., late Bishop of Eiy, 273, 853

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Wreiham, co. Denbigh, 326.

Wright, Laurence, M.D., petition of, 303.

, .letter of, 565.

Mat., 564, 565.

, Katban,3S9.

.Sam., 392,

, Thos., deputy seijeaDt-at-arms, 373.

, Thos., of Ipsivich, 474, 47S.

, Thoe., cerliiicato of, S18.

, Capt. Thos., letters of, 512, .^5.'!.

Wm., 445.

, , petitions of, 5, 37.

Wriolheslej, Thomas, Ear] of Chichester,

366, 367. , rrancea. Countess of Chichester, 365,

Wyan, Thos., 370.

Wyarfl, Capt. Jos., 341.

Wjbad, Wm., 4.

Wye or Wey river, Snney, 49 (2), 51.

, commissioners for, papers bj,

51, 52 (2). Wyles, John, letter of, 510. Wyndhani or Windham, Hugh, certificates

by, 204, 372. Wynn, Maurice, 144, 361.

, Lieut. KJch., 514.

, , petition of, 39.

WjnjKe, Dr. Thos., late Bishop of Lincoln,

56, lis.

, , petition of, 56.

Wytham, Geo., certificate by, 391.

Tarborough, Eob., 395.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 125.

,. ., mayor, Stc. of, petition of, 135.

.minister of, 125 (3).

Yarmouth, Great, Norfolk, 109, 122, 125, 2 470, 475, 483, 490-494, 510, 538, £ (2).

, aldermen, &c. of, 384, 385.

, bailiffs of, 29, 284, 414, 484.

, , deposition of, 500. ■•

, castles and garrison at, 125.

,,, fishermen, 514.

, letters dated from. 102, 108, 1

124, 140, 147, 448, 461, 465, 466, 4 (3), 472, 474, 479, 480, 485, 486, 4f 490, 4S3, 494, 496, 501, SIO, 511, 6 525, 527, 530, 637, 559, 566, 567, 5 574, 680, 582 (2).

, members for, 216, 285.

merchants of, petition of, 153.

, North, 111.

, posts to or from, 33.

Yarmouth, Great — toal.

, Prize commissioners and collectors

at, 147. , provisiouE and stores at or sent to,

103, 466.

, residents at, 17, 241, 285, 500, 559.

roads, letters dated from, 532, 536,

, ships in, to, or from, 102, 103,

111, 113, 121, 134, 147, 176, 470,480, 481, 488, 489, 500, 527, 560, 577.

South, letter dated from, 462.

ships at, to, or from, 109, 153, 490,

491, 496, 527, 593, 593.

, ships built at, 496.

ships of, 296, 470,500,511 (3>, 566,

, sick and vounded at, 29.

tmvellers to or from, "4, 474, 476,

Yates, Wm., petition of, 463. Yailey, Jno., 208, 382, 383, 403.

, ....... petition of, 307.

, Roger, 567.

YeanieDS, Wm., 470. Yearly, Capt,, 251. Yeeles, John, petition of, 509. Yeilden, co. Bedford, 334. Yeomans, Thos., 435, Yetminster, co. Dorset, 248. Yong, Rich., petition of, 315. York, 57, 174,442.

, batUe at, 346.

cathedral or Minster, 99,177,178,180,

226, 253.

, dean and chapter of, 315.

, Duke of, see James.

, letter dated from, 164.

r^ident in, 94.

, St. Peter's school in, 99, 177, 180,

253, Yorke, J., letter of, 402. Yorkshire, 186, 197, 216, 24G, 293, 437. , committee of accounts at, certificates

ly, 164 (8).

, deposition before, 164.

, , report of, 164.

engagement, 210, 636.

gentry of, petitions of, 179, ISO,

, militia in, 164.

places in, 2, 156, 249, 263, 264, 309,

401, 407 (2), 452.

residents in, 2.

sequestrations, in, 163.

, , treasurer of, 163.

.sheriff of, 164,213.

, , letter to, 246.

, , order for, 308.

travellers to or from, 212 (2).

, East Riding of, 179, 226. 249 (2).

, , members for, 30S.

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, West Riding of, 179, 343.

, , commissiuQers for a ssments

, , jostices of peace for, 345.

, , members for, 208.

Yoaghall, Ireland, 5G9.

Young or Yoaoge, Capt. Ant, 578.

, certificate oF, 573.

, , letters of, 558, 568.

, Ftas,, 12.

, , certificates of, 10, 11.

.Mat., 296,406.

,Nath.,292.

Young or Tounge — coat. Ihos., 20 e. 292.

Zanchej, Capt., 462. Zante 475

currants, 153, 476. , sliips from, 29. Ztalind, 2 389.

merchants, 437- : , ships of, 375, 40r,6 Zetland, Scotland, 197. zan, lee Alexander. Zouci, Dr, 156, 169,

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40 15 lines from bottom, for

53 6 „ „ „ for p. 192 i-earfjpp. 193, 348 ; I. 105, p. 38,

69 ffo. 2il, line h,for their read divers.

76 line 15, afler 8 add 13«.

79 line 1, after merchant add to Council.

81 4 lines from bottom,/or Bons -read, Bowe.

„ 18 „ „ „ for Willios read Williams.

83 line 17,/or Downes reorfDowne.

100 14 lines from bottom, o</rfST. Ten warrants for payment ot money, signed.

126 5 „ „ „ ji>T Edw. read Edm. Childe.

139 last Hue, dele Van Protector.

150 12 lines from bottom,/or Whalley read Walley.

183 line 13,,/bj" ftfary read Marg. Livingstone.

314 30 lin?s trom top, add Approved 1 Sept.

221 35 „ „ bottom, _/or Carew read Carey.

231 5 „ „ „ for Eliza read Elizabeth.

349 4 „ „ V>^,foT Colrastock read Culmstock.

251 line 20, ^r Capt. Sam. read Capt. Lambert Comclins.

255 line 1,/or Capt. Fras. read Capt. Thos. Brown.

262 No. 53, dde whole entry.

263 18 lines from top, I. 444, 3nd col., 7 lines from top.^or Wolsley read Worslej. 268 16 „ „ bottom,_/i)r Bidminsier read Bedmiiister.

273 line 21, ajler p. 458 add L 113, p. 59, L 113, p. 47.

273 line 11,/w Spyme read Spynie.

890 line 12, add I. 75, pp. 466, 476.

310 7 lines from bottom, for Sir Rob. read Aid. Rob'. Tiehbome.

330 line A, for Act read Ordinance.

396 line 13,/or Ktzjames rend Fitapaioe.

478 line 9,/or Staneen read Standen.

536 Col. 2, lines 2-3, for Crockham read Crockhemc.

550 Col. 3, 8 lines from bottom,/or Capt. Lionel read Lionel.

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The following Works have been already published under the direction of the Master of the RoUs : —

Calekdakidm Gbhealogicum ; for the Eeigns of Henry III. and Edward I, Edited by Charles Roberts, Esq., Secretary of the Public Record Office. 2 Vols. 1865.

ThU IB a work of great value for elucidating the early history of onr nobility anil landed gentry. Calendar op State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reigns of Ed- ward VI., Mart, Elizabeth, and Jambs L, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Robert Lemon, Esq., F.S.A., (Vols, L and II.), and Mary Anne Everett Green, (Vole. Ill.-Xn.). 1856-1872.

Vol. I.— 1547-1580. I Vol. VII.— Addenda, 1566-1579.

Vol. VIII.— 1603-1610.

Vol. IX 1611-1618.

Vol.X 1619-1623.

Vol. XL— 1623-1625, with Ad- denda, 1603-1625. Vol. XII.— Addenda, 1580-1625. These Calendars render aoceeaible to investigation a large and Important mass of historical materials. The Northern Rebellion of 1566-67 ; the plots of the Catholic fiigitiyeH in the Low Countries ; the nnraerons designs against Queen Bliiabetli and in favour of a Catholic succession ; the Qnnpowdcr-plot ; the

Vol. 11.-1581-1590. VoL III.— 1591-1594. Vol. IV.— 1595-1597. Vol. v.— 1598-1601.

Vol. VI.— 1601-1603, wit Addenda, 1547-1565.

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rise and tall of Sniiici-Bet ; the Overburj murder ; tlie disgrace of Sir Edward

Coke ; the rise of the Duke of Buokingliom, &c, Numerous other subjects Are

illustrated by these Papers, few of which have been previously known.

Calendar oc Statk Papers, Domestic Skkibs, of tuk Reign or

Charles I., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited

by John Bruce, Esq., F.S.A,, (Vols. l.-XIT.) ; by John Bruce, Esq.,

F.S.A., and William Douglas Hamilton, Esq., F.S.A., (Vol. XIII.);

and by William Douglas Hamilton, Esq., F.S.A., (Vols. XIV.-

XVI.) 1858-1880.

Vol. 1.— 1625-1626. [ Vol. IX.— 1635^1686. Vol. II.— 1627-1628. Vol. X.— 1636-1637. Vol. lU.— 1628-1629. Vol. XI.— 1637. Vol. IV.— 1629-1631. Vol. XII.— 1637-1638. Vol. v.— 1631-1633, Vol. XIII.— 1638-1639. Vol. VI.— 1633-1634. Vol. XIV.— 1639.

Vol. VII 1634-1635. Vol. XV.— 1639-1640.

Vol. VIII.— 1635. Vol. XVI.— 1640.

This Calendar presentBDolices of a large number of original documents of great

value to all inquirers rela^ve to the history of the period to which it refers.

Many of them have heeu hitherto uoknown.

Calendar op State Papers, Domestic Series, during the Commonwealth,

preserved in Her Majesty's Public Kecord Office. Edited by Makv

Anne Everett Green, 1875-1880.

Vol. I.— 1649-1650. I Vol. V.— 1652-1653.

Vol. XL— 1650. Vol. VI.— 1653-1654.

Vol. III.— 1651. 1 Vol. VIL— 1654.

Vol. IV.— 1651-1652. I

This Calendar is in continuation of those duiTDg the reigns from Edward VI. to Charles I., and contains a mass of new infonnation.

C V-Lendab op State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Keicn of Charles II., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Mart Anne Everett Green. 1860-1866.

Vol. 1.-1660-1661. Vol. v.— 1665-1666. Vol. II.— .1661-1662. Vol. VI.— 1666-1667.

Vol. Ill 1663-1664. Vol. VII 1667.

Vol. IV.— 1664-1665.

Seven volumes of this Calendar, of the period between 1660 and 16GT, have been published. Calendau of Home Ofpice Papers of the Ekign op George III., pre- served in Her Majesty's Public Kecord Office. Edited by Joseph REDiNGTOif, Esq., 1878-1879.

Vol. L— 1760 (25 Oct.)-1765. [ Vol. II.— 1766-1769.

These are the Srst two volumes of the modero series of Domestic Papers, com- mencing with the accession of George III. Calendar of State Papers relating to Scotland, preserved iD Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Markham John Thorpe, Esq., of St. Edmutid Hall, Oxford. 1858.

Vol. I., the Scottish Series, of the Eeigns of Henry VIII.,

Edward VI., Mary, and Elizabeth, 1509-1589. Vol. II., the Scottish Series, of the Keign of Elizabeth, 1 589-1603 ,- ao Appendix to the Scottish Series, 1543-1592 ; and the State Papers relating to Mary Queen of Scots during her Detention in England, 1568-1587.

These two volumes of State Papers relate to Scotland, and embrace the period between 1509 and 1603. In the second volume are notices of the Slato Papers relating to Mary Queen of Scots.

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CALENDAR 01' DocUMKNTS relating to iREr^AWD, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, Loii<l on. ^(/iierffi;/ Hknkt tJAVAQE Sweetman, Esq., B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, Banister-at-Law (Irelaud). 1875- 1879.

Vol. I— 1171-1251. " I Vol. III.— 1285-1292.

Vol. II.— 1252-1284. |

These volumes cootain h Calendar of all ilocumcnts relating to Irdand,

preserved in the Public Record Office, London ; the work is to be continued

to the end of the reigo of Henry VII.

Calenuah ok State Papers relating to Ireland, of the Reigns of

Henkt VIII., Edward VL, Marv, and Elizabeth, preserved in Her

Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Hans Cladde Hamilton,

Esq., F.S.Aj 1860-1877.

Vol. I.— 1509-1573. I Vol. Ill — 1586-1588.

Vol. 11.-1574-1585. |

The above have been published under the editorship of Mr, Hans Claude

Hamilton.

Calendar of State Papers relating to Ireland, of the Reign of

James I., preserved in Her M^esty's Public Record Office, and

elsewhere. Edited by the Rev. C. W. Russell, D.D., and John P.

Peendergast, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, 1872—1880-

Vol. I.— 1603-1606. I Vol. IV.— 1611-1614.

Vol. II.— 1606-1608. Vol. V.— 1615-1625.

Vol. III.— 1608-1610. 1

This series is in contintmtion of the Irish Stale Papers commencing with

the reign of Henry VIII. ; but, for the reign of James I., the Papers aro not

confined to those in the Pahlic Becord Office, [rf)ndon.

Calendar op State Papers, Colonial Series, preserved in Her Majesty's

Public Record Office, and elsewhere. Edited by W. Noel Sainsbckt,

Esq. 1860-1880.

Vol. L— America and West Indies, 1574-1660. Vol. II.— East Indies, Chiiifci::--^4. Japan, 1513-1616. Vol. III.— East Indies, China, flii(r Japan, 1617-1621. Vol. IV. — East Indies, Chiea, and Japan, 1622-1624. Vol. v.— America and West Indies, 1661-1668.

These volnmea include an analysis of early Colonial Papers in the Public Record Office, the India Office, and the British Museum. Calendar of Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign op Henry VIII., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, the British Museum, &c. Edited hj J. S. Brewer, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London, (Vols. I.-IV.) ; and by James Gaiedneb, Esq., (Vol. V.) 1862-1880.

Vol. I.— 1509-1514. Val. IV.— Introduction.

Vol. IL (in Two Parts)— 1515- Vol. IV., Pari 1.— 1524-1526. 1518. Vol. IV., Part 2.— 1526-1528.

Vol. IIL (in Two Parts)— 1519- Vol. IV., Part 3.— 1529-1530. 1523. Vol. v.— 1531-1532.

These volumes contain lummaries of all Stale Papers and Correspondence relating to the rejgu of Henry VIII., in the Public Record Office, of those formerly in the State Paper Office, in the British Museum, the libraries of Oxford and Cambridge, and other Public Libraries ; and of all letters that have appeared in print in ihe works of Burnet, Strype, and others. Whatever authentic original materia! exists in England relative to the religious, poKtieal, parliamen- tary, or social history of the country daring the reign of Henry Vllf., ■whether despatoheB of ambassadors, or proceedings of the army, navy, treasury, or ordnance, or records of Parliament, appointments of officers, grants from the Orown, &e., will be found calendared in these volnmes.

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OF State Papers, Foreign Seeieh, of the Reigk of Edwabd VI., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. 1547- 1553. Edited 6y W. B. Turn bull, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister- iit-Law, &c. 1861. CsLENDAR OF Stai'E Pavbrs, FOREIGN Series, OF THE Rbign OF Maky, preserved in Her Majesty's Pablic Kecord (Mce. 1553-1558. Edited by W. B, TuKNBULi., Esq., of'Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law, &c. 1861, The two preceding volumes exhibit the negotiations of the EngUsli ambassadors with the courts of tte Emperor Charles V. of Germanj, of Henry II. of France, and of Philip II. of Spain. The af&ira of sflTecal of the minor continental staled also Sad vanous incidental illuEtrallons of much interest.

A valuable series of Papers descriptive of the circurostaoces which attended

the loss of Calius merits a special notice ; while the progress of the ware in the

north of France, into which England was dragged bj her union with Spain, is

narrated at some length. The domestic aflairs of England are of course passed

over in these volumes, which treat only of its relations with foreign powers.

1,'alkndab Ofc- State Papers, Foreign Series, of the Reign ov

Elizabeth, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, &c.

Edited by the Kev. Joseph Stevenson, M.A., of University College,

Durham, (Vols. I,-VII.), and Allan James Crosby, Esq., M.A.,

Barrister-at-Law, (Vols. YHL-XI.) 1863-1880.

Vol. I.— 1558-1559. Vol. VII.— 1564-1565.

Vol. IL— 1559-1560, Vol. III.— 1560-1561. Vol. IV.— 1561-1562. Vol. v.— 1562. Vol. VL— 1563.

These volumes contain a Caleni

Vol. VIII.— 1566-1568. Vol. IX.— .1569-1571. Vol. X.— 1572-1574. Vol. XI.— 1575-1577.

r of the ForeiKB Correspondence daring the

iirly portion of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, deposited in the Public Kecord

Office, &c. They illuBtcata not only the external but also the domestic affairs of

Foreign Countries during that period.

Oalendar of Treasury Papebs, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Recoi-J

Office. Edited by Joseph Redington, Esq, 1868-1879.

Vol. I.— 1557-1696. I - Vol. III.— 1702-1707.

Vol. IL— 1697-1702. | Vol. IV.— 1708-1714.

The above Papers connected with the affaira of the Treasury comprise

petitions, reports, and other documents relating to services rendered to the State,

grants of money and pensions, appointments to offices, remissions of fines and

duties, &c. They illustrate civil and military events, finance, the administration

in Ireland and the Colonies, &c., and afi'ord Information nowhere else reeoided.

Calendar of the Carew Papers, preserved in the Lambetli Library.

Edited by 3. a. Brewer, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's

College, London ; and William Bdllen, Esq. 1867-1873.

Vol. 1.-151^-1574. I Vol. v.— Book of Howth ; Miscel-

Vol. IL— 1575-1588. laneous.

Vol. III.— 1589-1600. I Vol. VL— 1S03-1624.

Vol. IV.— 1601-1603. i

The Carew Papers relating to Ireland, deposited in the Lambeth Library, are miique, and of great importance. The Calendar cannot fail to be welcome to all students of Irish history. Calendar oi' Letters, Despatches, and State Papers, relating to the Megotiations between England and Spain, preserved in. the Archives at Simancas, and elsewhere. Edited by G-. A, BergenbOth. 1862-1868. Vol. L— Hen. VII.— 1485-1509. Vol. IL— Hen. VIIL— 1509-1525. Supplement to Vol, I. and Vol. II.

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Mr. Bergenroth was engaged in compiling a Calendar of the Papers relating to England preserved in the archives of Simancas in Spain, and the correspond- ing portion removed from Slmancas to Paris. Mr. Bergenroth also visited Madrid, and examined the Papers there, bearing on the reign of Henry VIII. The first volume contains the Spanish Papers of the reign of Henry VII. ; the second volume, those of the first portion of the reign of Henry Vin. The Supplement eontuns new informatioa relating to the private life of Queen Katharine of England ; and to the projected marriage of Henry VII. ■with Queen Juana, widow of King Philip of Castile, and mother of the Emperor Charles V.

Calbndak op Letters, Despatcoes, and State Papers, relating lo tbe Negotiations between England and Spain, preserved in. the Archives at Simancas, aud elsewhere. Edited by Don Pascual db G-ayangos. 187a-1879.

Vol, ni., Part 1.— Heti. VIII.— 1525-1526. Vol. III., Part 2,_Hen. VIII.~1527-I529. Vol. IV,, Part 1.— Hen. VIII.— 1529-1530.

Upon the death of Mr. Bergenroth, Don Paaoual de Gayangos was appointed

to continue the Calendar of the Spanish Stale Papers. He has pursued a

similar plan to that of his predecessor, but has been able to add much valaable

matter from Brussels and Vienna, with which Mr. Bergenroth was unacquainted.

Calendar of State Papbes and Manuscripts, relating to English

Aepaiks, preserved in the Archives of Venice, &c. Edited by Rawdon

Brown, Esq. 1864-1877.

Vol. 1.-1202-1509. I Vol. IV.— 1527-1533.

Vol. II.— 1509-1519. Yol. V.— 1534-1554.

Vol. ni.— 1520-1526. I Vol. VI., Part I.— 1555-1556.

Mr. Rawdon Brown's researches have brought to light a number of valuable

documents relating to various periods of English history -, his contributions to

historical literature are of tbe most interesting and important character.

Syllabus, in English, of Bymer's F<edera. JBy Sir Thomas Duffcs

Haedt, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Eeeords. Vol. J.— Will. I.-

Edw. in.; 1066-1377. Vol. II. — Eic. Il.-Chas. II.; 1377-1654.

1869-1873.

Tbe " Ftedera," or " Eymer's Fcedera," is a collection of misceilaaeons doeu-

ments illustrative of the History of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Norman

Conquest to the reign of Charles II. Several editions of the "Pnjdera" have

been published, and the present Syllabus was undertaken to make the contents

of this great National Work more generally known.

Report of the Deputy Keeper op the Public Records and the Rev.

J. S. Bebwek to the Master of the Rolls, upon the Cane and

CarewPapers in the Bodleian and Lambeth Libi-ariea. J 864. Price 2s. 6d.

Report op the Deputy Keeper or the Pc/blic Eecoeds to the Master

OF THE Rolls, upoa the Documents in the Archives and Public Libraries

of Venice. 1866. Price 2s. 6d.

In the Press.

Syllabcts, in English, of Eymer's F<edrka. St/ Sir Thomas Dupfus

Hardy, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. Vol. III.

Appendix and Index. Calendar op State Papers and Manuscripts, relating to English

Affairs, preserved in the Archives of Venice, &c. Edited by Rawdon

Brown, Esq. Vol, VL, Part II.— 1556-1558.

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Calendar ov Homk Offick PArF.r.s of the Rkign of Geokge III.) preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Uicharh Akthuk KoiiKETS, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. III. — 1770-1772.

Calendar of Letters, Despatches, and State Papkrs, relating to Uio Negotialioua between Eoglaatl and Spain, preserved in the Archives at Siaiaocas, and elsewhere. Edited hy Don Pascual de Gayangos. Vol. IV., Part 2.— Hen. VIII.

Calendar of State PAPEita relating to IttELASD, of the Reign of Elizabeth, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Hans Claude Hamilton, Esq., F.S.A. Vol. IV.— 1588-1590.

Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, London. Edited by Hekry Savage Siveetman, Esq., B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, Barrister-at-Law (Ireland). Vol. IV. —1293-1301.

In Progress.

Calendar of State Papers, Colonial Series, preserved in Her Majesty's

Public Record Office, and elsewhere. Edited by W. Noel Sainsbdry,

Esq. Vol. VI.— East Indies, 1625, &c. Vol. VII. — America and West

Indies, 1669, &c.

Calendar of Treasdrt Paters, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record

Office. Edited by Joseph Redinqton, Esq. Vol. V. — 1714, &c, Calesdar of Home Office Papers op the Reign of George III., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Riciiakd Aktoue Roberts, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. IV. — 1773, &c. Calendar of State Papers, Foreign Series, op the eeigs op Elizabeth, preserved in Her Majesty's Ptiblic Record Office. Edited by Axlan Jamks Crosby, Esq., M.A., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. XII. — 1577. Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, oj the Reign of Charles L, preserved in HerMajesty's Public Record Office. Edited by William Douglas Hamilton, Esq., F.S.A. VoL XVII.— 1640. Calendar of Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign OF Henrt Vm., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, the British Museum, &c. Edited by James Gairdner, Esq. Vol, VI. —1533, &c. Calendar op State Papers, Domestic Series, during the Common we aj.th, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by Mary Annk Everett Geeen. Vol. VIII. — 1654, &e.

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THE CHRON[CLES AND MKMORULS OF (iRKAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND DURING THE MIDDLE AGES.

L 8vo. half-bound. Price 10s. each Volume or Part.]

On 25 Juiy 1822, the House of Commons presented an addresa to llie Crown, stating that the editions of the works of our ancient historians were inconvenient and defective ; that many of their ivritings still remained in manuscript, and, in some cases, in a single copy only. They added, " that an " uniform and convenient edition of the whole, published under His Majesty's " royal sanction, would be an undertaking hononrahle to His Majesty's reign, " and conducive to the advancemejit of historical and constitutional know- " ledge ; that the House therefore humbly besonght His Majesty, that He " would be graciously pleased to give snch directions as His Majesty, in His " wisdom, might think fit, for the publication of a, complete edition of the " ancient historians of this realm, and assured His Majesty that whatever " expense might he necessary for this purpose would be made good."

'ITie Master of the Rolls, being very desirous that effect should be given to the resolntion of the House of Commons, submitted to Her Majesty's Treasury in 1857 a plan for the publication of the ancient chronicles and memorials of the United Kingdom, and it was adopted accordingly. In selecting these works, it was considered right, in the first instance, to give preference to those of which the manuscripts were unique, or the materials of which would help to fill np blanks in English history for which no satisfactory and authentic infoimation hitherto existed in any accessible form. One great object the Master of the KoUs had in view was to form a corpus historicutn. within reasonable limits, and which should be as complete as possible. In a subject of so vast a range, it was important that the historical student should be able to select such volumes as conformed with his own peculiar tastes and studies, and not be put to the expense of purchasing the whole collection ; on inconvenience inseparable from any other plan than that which has been in this instance adopted.

Of the Chronicles and Memorials, the following volumes have been pub- lished. They embi-ace the period from the eajdiest time of British history down to the end of the reign of Henry VII.

1. The Chronicle of England, by John Capgrave. Edited hy the Rev. P. C. HiNGESTOK, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford, 1858,

Capgrave was prior of Lynn, in Korfolk, and provincial of the order of the

Friars Hermits of England shortly hefore the year 1464. Hia Chronicle exieuds

from the creation of the world to the year 1417. As a record of the language

spoken in Norfolk (heing written in English), It is of ooosiderable valne.

'1. Chronicon Monastebii db Abingdon. Vols, I, and II. Edited hi/

the liev, Joseph Stevenson, M.A., of University College, Durham,

and Vicar of Leighton Buzzard. 1858.

This Chronicle traces . the history of the great Benedictine raonasiery of Abingdon in Berkshire, from its foundation by King Ina of Wessex, to the reign of Richard I., shortly after wMch period the preeent narrative was drawn mp by an inmate of the establishment. The author had access to the title-deeds of the house ; and incorporates into his history various charters of the Saron kings, of great importance as illustrating not only the history of the locality but that of the kiogdom. Thewurk is printed for the lirst time.

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. Lives of Edwaed the Confbssob. I. — La Estoire de Seint Aedward ie Rei. II — Vita Beati Edvardi Regis et ConfeHsoris. III.— Vita iEduuardi Kegis qui apud We stmon aster ium requiescit. Edited by Henry Sicuabds Lcaed, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1858.

The first is a poem in Norman t'rencli, contaimng 4,686 lines, addressed to AiLanor, Queen of Henry HI., and probably written in the year 1245, on the ooeasion of the restoration of the ciiurch of Wesimiaster. Kotbiag is known of the author. The second is an anonymous poem, containing 536 linea, written between the years 1440 and 1450, by command of Henry VI., to whom it ia dedicated. It does not throw any new light on the reign of Edward the Confessor, bat is valuable as a specimen of the Latin poetry of the lime. Thfe third, also by an anonymous author, was apparently written for Queen Edith, between the years !066 and 1074, during the pressuie of the aoffering brought on the Saxons by the Norman eotiqueat. It notices many facts not found in other writers, and some which differ considerably from the usual accounts. , MoNUMBNTA Fkanciscana ; scilicet, J. — Thomas de Eccleston dt Ad- ventu Fratrum Minorum in Angiiam. II. — Adie de Marisco Epistolw.

Ill Begistrum Fratrum Minorum LondouiEe. Edited by J. S.

Brewer, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London. 1858.

This volume contains original materials for the history of the settlement of

the order of Saint Francis in England, the letters of Adam de Marisco, and

other papers connected with the foundation and diffusion of this great body. It

has been the aim of the editor to collect whatever historical information could he

found in this country, towards illustrating a period of the national history for

which only scanty materials exist. None of these have been before printed.

. Fasciculi Zizaniokum Magistki Johannis Wyclif cum Tkitico.

Ascribed to Thomas Nettek, of Walden, Provincial of the Carmelite

Order in England, and Confessor to King Henry the Fifth, Edited by

the Rev. W. W. Shirley, M.A., Tutor and late Fellow of Wadhaui

College, Oxford. 1858.

This work derives its principal valae from being the only contemporaneons account of the rise of the Lollards. When written the disputes of the school- men had been extended to the Seld of theology, and they appeur both in the writings of Wycliff and in those of his adversaries. Wydiff's little bundles of tares are not lees metaphysical than theolo^cal, and the conflict between Nominalists and Realists rages side by side with the conflict between the different interpreters of Scripture. The work ^ves a good idea of the controverBies at the end of the 14lh and the beginning of the 15th centuries. The BuiK of the Crosichs of Scotland ; or, A Metrical Version of the History of Hector Boece ; by William Stewaht. Vols, J,, II,, and III. Edited by W. B. Tuknbull, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister- at-Law. 1858.

This is a metrical translation of a Latin Prose Chronicle, and was written in the Erst half of the I61h century. The narradve begins with the earliest legends, and ends with the death of James I. of Scotland, and the " evil ending of the trmtors that slew him." Strict accuracy of statement is not to be looked for in such a work as this ; bnt the stories of the colonization of Spain, Ijelaud, and Scotland are interestng if not true ; and the chronicle is valuable as a reflection of the mauoecs, sentiments, and character of the age in which it was composed. The peculiarities of the Scottish dialect are well illustrated in this metrical version, and the student of language will find ample materials for comparison with the English dialects of the same period, and with modem lowland Scotch, , Johannis Capgkavb Libek de Ih-ustkibtts Heneicis. Edited by the Rev. F. C. HiNGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858.

This work is dedicated to Henry VI. of England, who appears to have been, in the author's estimation, the greatest of all the Henries. It is divided into tln^c

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disliDct parts, each having its oirn separate dedicaUon. The first part relates ooly to the history of the Empire, and extends from the eleotiou of Henry I., the Fowler, to the end of the reign of the Emperor Henry VI. The second part is devoted to Englieh history, and extends from the accession of Henry I. in the year 1 100, to the year 1446, which uas the twenty-fourth year of the reign of King Henry VI. The thu'd picl containa the lives of illustrious men who have borne the name of Henry in various parts of the world.

CapgCBve was bom in 1393, in the reign of Richard II., and lived during the Wars of the Roses, for the history of irhich-period his work is of some value,

8. HiBTORIA MONASTEKII S. AUGUSTINI CAMrOAEIENBISj by ThOMAS OF

Elmham, formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation. Edited by Charles Hardwick, M.A., Fellow of St. Catharine's Hall, and Christian Advocate in the University of Cambridge. 1858.

This history extends from the arrival of St. Augustine in Kent until 1191. Prefixed is a chronology as far as 1418, which shows in outline what was to have been the character of the work when completed. The only copy known is in the possession of T]rinity Hall, Cambridge. The author was connected with Norfolk, and mosj prohably with Elraham, whence he derived his name.

9. EuLOGiDM (HisTORiAROM sivB Tempoeis) : Chronicon ab Orbe coodito

usque ad Annum Domini 1366 ; a Monacho quodam Malmesbiriensi exaratum. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by P. S.Hatdom, Esq., B.A, 1858-1863.

This is a Latin Chronicle extending from the Creation to the latter part of the reign of Edward HI., and written by a monk of the Abbey of Malmeebniy, in Wiltshire, about the year 1367. A continuation, carrying the history of England down to the year 1413, was added in the former half of the fifteenth century bj an author whose name is not known. The original Chronicle is divided into five books, and cont^ns a history of the world generally, but more especially of England to the year 136ii. The continuatioD extends the history down to the coronation of Henry V. The Eulogium itself is chiefly valnable as contain- ing a history, by a contemporary, of the period between 1SS6 and 1S66. The notices of events appear to have been written very soon after their occurrence. Among other interesting matter, the Chronicle contains a diary of the Poitiers campaign, evidently fiuTii shed by some person who accompanied the army of the Black IMnce. The continnation of the Chronicle is also the work of a contem- porary, and gives a very interesting account of the reigns of Richard II. and Henry IV. It is believed to be the earliest authority for the statement that the latter raonaieh died in the Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster.

10. Memorials of Henry the Seventh: Bernardi Andrew Tholosatis

Vita Eegia Henrici Septimi ; necnon alia qusedam ad eandem Eegem spectantia. Edited by Jaues GtAiednee, Esq. 1858.

The contents of this volume are— (!) a life of Henry Vn,, by bis poet laureate and historiographer, Bernard Andr^, of Toulouse, with some composi- tions in verse, of which he isEupposed to have been the author! (2) the joamals of Roger Machado during certain embassies on which he was sent by Henry VII to Spain and Brittany.the first of which had reference to the marriage ofthe Kmg's son, Arthur, with Catharine of Arragoui (8) two curious reports by envoys sent to Spain in the year 1505 touching the snccession to the Crown of Castile, and a project of marriage between Henry VII. and the Queen of Naples ; and (4) an account of Philip of Castile's reception in England in 1506 Other documents of Interest in connexion with the period are given in an appendix.

11. Memorials of Henrtthb Fifth. I. — Vita Henrici Quinti, Roberto

Bedmanno auctore. II. — Versus Rhythmici in laudem Eecis Henrici Quinti. in.— Elmiami Liber Metricus de Hem'ico V. ^Edited bv Charles A, Cole, Esq. 1858. *

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This volume contains three treatises which more or less iliastrate llie history of the reign of Henry V., viz.; A Life by Kobert Redman ; a Metrical Chroniole by Thftiufls Elmhani, prior of Lenton, a contemporary author ; Versus Ehjthmici, written apparently by a monk of Weetminater Abbey, who was also a contempo- rary of Henry V. These works are printed for the first time.

12. MuNiMENTA GiLDHALLas LoNDONiKNSts ; Liber Albus, Liber Cus- tumarum, et Liber Horn, in ai^chivis Gildhall* aaservati. Voh I., Liber Albus. Vol. 11. (in Two Parts), Liber Custumaruoi. Voh III. Tranalation of the Anglo-Norman Passages in Liber Albus, Glossaries, Appendices, and Index. Edited by Henky Thomas Riley, Esq., M. A., Barriater-at-Law. 1859-1862.

The manuscript of the Liher Albus, compiled hy John Carpenter, Common Clerk of the City of Loodoa in the year 1-119, a large folio rolnme, is pre- served ia the Record Room of the City of London. It gives au account of the laws, reeulations, and institutions of that City iu the twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, and early part of the iifteenth centuries.

The Liber Cjistamarma was compiled probably by tIHoub hands in the early part of the fourteenth century daring the reign of Edward II. The manuscript, ft folio volume, is also preserved in the Record Room of the City of London, though some portion in ita original state, borrowed from the City in the reign of Queen Elizabeth and never returned, forms part of the Cottonian MS. Claudius D, II. io the British Museum. It also gives an account of the laws, regulations, and institutions of the City of London in the twelfth, thirteenth, and early part of the fourteenth centuries.

13. Chronica Johasnis de Oxekeues. Edited by Sir Henry Ellis,

K.H. 1859.

Although this Chronicle tells of the arrival of Ilengist and Horsa in England in the year 449, yet it substantially begins with the reign of King Alfred, and comes down to the year 1292, where it ends abruptly. The history is [lariieu- larly valuable for notices of events in the eastern portions of the kingdom which are not to be elsewhere obtained, and some curious facts are mentioned relative to the floods in that part of England, which are confirmed in the Fries- land Chronicle of Anthony Heinrioh, pastor of the Island of Mohr.

14. A Collection of Political Poems and Songs relating to English

HlSTORT, FROM THE ACCESSION OF EdwARD III. TO THB EeiGN OF

Henrt VIII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by Thomas Weight, Esq.,

M.A. 1859-1861.

These Foems are perhaps the most interesting of all the historical writings of the period, (hough tliey cannot be relied on for accuracy of statement. They are various in character ; some are upon religious snbjects, some may be called satires, and some give no more than a court scandal ; bnt as a whole they pre- sent a very fair picture of society, and of the relations of the different classes to one anothei". The period comprised is in itself interesting, and brings us, through the decline of the feudal system, to the beginning of our modern history. The songs in old English are of considerable ralue to the philologist.

15. The " Opus Teetium," " Opus Minds," &c., of Roger Bacon. Edited by J. S. Brewer, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London. 1859.

This is the celebrated treatise— -never before printed— so frequently referred to by the great philosopher in his works. It contains the fullest details we possess of the life and labours of Roger Bacon ; also a flagment by the same author, supposed to be unique, the " Coiapendimn Studii TAeiiiogiii,"

16. Bartholoji^i db Cotton, Monachi Norwiceksis, Historia An-

QLiCANA ; 449-1298 : necnon ejusdem Liber de Archiepiscopis ei Episcopia Anglise. Edited by Henry Richards Luakd, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1859.

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Tbe author, a mooli of Norwich, bas here given lis a Chronicle of England from tlie arrival of the Saxons iu 449 to the year 1 29S, ia or about which year it appears that he died. The latter portion of this history (the whole of the reign of Edward I. more especially) is of great valne, as the writer was con- teoiporary with tbe events which he records. An Appendix contains several illustrative doeunients connected with the previous narrative.

17. Brut t Ttwtsogion ; or. The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales.

Edited by the Kev. John Williams ab Ithel, M.A. 1860.

This work, also known as "iThe Chronicle of the Princes of Wales," has been attribnted to Cuadoc of Uanearvan, who flonrisbed about the middle of the twelfth century. It is written in the ancient Welsh language, begins with the abdication and death of Caedwala at Kome, in the jenr 681, and coniinnes the history down to the subjugation of Wales by Edward I., about the year 1282.

18. A Collection op Eoyai- and Historical Lktteks during thb

Reign op Henbt IV. 1399-1404. Edited by the Rev. F. C. Hin-

GE8TON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1860.

This volume, like all the others in the series containing a miscellaneous selec- tion of letters, is valuable on account of the light it throws upon biographical history, and the familiar view it presents of cbaracters, manners, and events. The period requires much elucidation i lo which it will materially contribnte.

19. The Repressor of oveh much Blaminq of the Ci.ERGr, By

Reginald Pecock, sometime Bishop of Chichester. Vols. Land II.

Edited hy Churchill Babington, E.D., Fellow of St. John's College,

Cambridge. 1860.

The"EepreEsor"may be considered the earliest piece of good theological dis- quisition of which oar English prose literatore eaa boaal. The anthor wiis bom about the end of the fourteenth century, consecrated Bishop of Ht. Asaph in the year 1444, and translated to the see of Chichester in 1450. While Bishop of St. Asaph, he zealously defended bis brother prelates ftom the attacks of those who censured the bishops for their neglect of duty. He maintained that it was no ■part of a bishop's functions to appear in the pulpit, and that his time might be more profitably spent, and his dignity better mainliuned, in (he perfonnance of works of a higher character. Amon| those who thought differently were the Lollards,and against theirgeneral doctrines the" Repressor" is directed. I'ecock took up a position midway between that of the Roman Church and that of the modem Anglican Church; but his work is interesUng chiefly because it gives a full account of the views oflhe Lollards and of the arguments by which they were sapported, and because it assists us to ascertain the slate of feeling which nlti- mately led to the Reformation. Apart from religious matters, the hght thrown upon contemporaneous history is very small, but the "Repressor" has great value for the philologist, as it tells us what were the characteristics of the language in use among the cultivated Englishmen of the fifteenth century. Pecook, though an opponent of the Lollards, showed a certain spirit of toleration, for which he received,towards theendof bis life, the usual mediajval reward persecution.

20. Annales Camiiri^, Edited by the Rev, John Williams -ab Ithei M.A. 1860. '

These annals, which are in Latin, commence in the year 447, and come down to the year 1288. Theearlier portion appears to be taken from an Irish Chronicle which was also used by Tigernacb, and by the compiler of the Annals of Ulsler.' During its first century it contains scarcely anything relating to Britain, the' earliest direct concurrence with English history is relative to the mission of Augustine. Its notices throughout, though brief, are valuable. The annals were probahly written at St. Davids, by Blegewryd, Archdeacon of Llandaff the most learned man in hia day in all CjTnru. '

21. Thb Works of Giraldus Ca«brensiei. Vols. 1., II,, III, and IV Edited by J. S. Bbbwbr, M.A., Professor of English Literatu're, King's College, London. Vols. V., VI.,and VII. Edited btj the Rev. James F.DiMOCK, M.A., Rector ofBarnburgh, Yorkshire. 1861-1877.

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These lolimies contain the histoncil -works of Gerald du Barry, who lived m the reigns of Henrj II , Eiehird I , and John, and attempled to re-establish the independence ot Wales bj restoring the see ot fat Darids to its ancient primacy His works are of a verj miscellaneous nature, both in prose and verse, and are remarkable chiefly for the raey and original anecdotes which they contain relating to contemporaries He is llie only Welsh writer of any importance who has coDtnbuted so much to the medieeval literature of this country, or assumed, la consequence of his nationalitT, so tree and independent a tone. His frequent travels id Italy, in France, m Ireland, and in Wales, gave lum opportunities for observation which did not generally fall to the lot of mediieval writers la the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and of these observations Giraldus has made due nse. Only extracts front these treatises hare been printed before, and almost all of them are taken from unique manuscripts.

The Topographia HibemiCa (in Vol. V.) is the result of Giraldns' two visits to Ireland. The first in the year 1183, the second in 1185-6, when he accompanied Prince John into that country. Curious as this treatise is, Mr. Dimock is of opinion that it onght not to be accepted as sober truthful history, for Giraldus himself states that truth was not his main object, and that he compiled the work for the purpose of sounding the praises ofiHenty the Second. Elsewhere, how- ever, he declares that he had stated nothing in the Topographia of the truth of which he was not well assared, either by his own eyesight or by the testimony, with all diligence elicited, of the most tmstworthy and authentic men in the country ; that though he did not put Just the same full faith in their reports as in what he had himself seen, yet, as they only related what they had themselves seen, he could not but believe such credible witnesses. A very interesting portion of this treatise is devoted to the animals of Irelaud. It shows that he was a very accurate and acute observer, and his descriptions are given in a way that a scientific naturalist of the present day could hardly improve upon. The Eipug- natio Hibernica was written about the year 1 189 and may be regarded rather as a great epic than a sober relation ol acts occurring in his own days. No one can peruse it without coming to the conclusion that it is rather a poetical fiction thau a prosaic truthful history.

Vol. VI. contains the Itlnerarium Kambriee et Desoriptio Kambria!; and

Vol. VII., the Uvea of S. Remigius and S. Hugh.

. Letters and Papkks iilustkative op the Wars op toe Englisii

■ IN France duking the Eeign op HENEr the Sixth, King-op Eug-

i,AND. Vol. I., aad Vol. II. (in Two Parts). Edited by the Eev. Joseph

Stevenson, M.A., of University College, Durham, and Viear of Leighton

Buzzard. 1861-1864.

The letters and papers contained in these volumes are derived chiefiy from originals or contemporary copies extant in the Biblioth&que imp^riale, and the Depot dfls Archives, in Paris. They illustrate the line of policy adopted by John Duke of Bedford and his successors during their government of Normandy, and such other provinces of Trance as had been acquired by Henry V. We may here trace, step by step, the gradual declension of the English power, until ■" o read, of its fiaal overthrow.

23, The Analo-Saxon Chronicle, according to the several Original

AoTHOBiTiES. Vol. I., Original Texts. Vol. II., Translation. Edited and translated by Benjamin Thorpe, Esq., Memher of the Eoyal Academy of Sciences at Munich, and of the Society of Netherlandish Literature at Leyden. 1861.

This Chronicle, extending trom the earliest history of Britain to the year 1154, is justly the boast of England; for no Other nation can produce any history, written in its own vernacular, at all approaching it, either in antiquity, truthful- ness, or extent, the historical books of the Bible alone excepted. There are at present six independent manuscripts of the Saxon Chronicle, ending in different years, and written in different parts of the country. In this edition, the text of each manuscript is printed in columns on the same page, so that the student may see at a glance the various changes which occur in orthography, whether arising from locality or age.

24. Letters and Papers illustrative of the Reigns or Richard III.

AND Henry VII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by James Gaibdner, Esq. 1861-1863.

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The Papers are deriyed from MSS. in the Public Eecord Office, the Britieh MuBeum, and other repositories. The period to which they refer is nnnsuallj desfitnte of chronicles and olher sources of historical information, bo that the light obtained from these documents is of special importance. The principal contents of the volumes are some diplomatic Papers of Richard III. j correspoo ■ denee between Henry V 11. and I'erdinand and Isabella of Spain; doeiunentB relating to Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Snfiolk; and a portion of the corre- spondence of James IV. of Scotland. 25. Letters of Bishop Geossetebte, illustratiye of the Soeia] Condition of his Time. Edited by Henet Eichaeds Luard, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1861.

The Letters of Robert Grosseteste {1 8 1 in number) are here collected from variou s

BOurces,and a largeportion of them is printed forthe first time. They range in

date from about 1210 to 1253, and relate to yarious matters connected not only

with the political history of England during the reign of Henry IH., bat with

its ecclesiastical condirion. They refer especially to the diocese of Lincoln, of

which Grosseteste was bishop.

'Zlj. Descriptive Catalogue of Makdscripts relating to the Histort

OP Great Britain and Ireland. Vol. I. (in Two Parts) ; Anterior

to the Norman Invasion. Vol. IL; 1066-1200. Vol. III. ; 1200-1327.

By Sir Thomas Duffds Hardy, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public

Records. 1862-1871.

The object of this work is to pubiisb notices of all known soatces of British history, both printed and unprinted, in one continued sequence. The materials, when historical (as distinguished from biographical), are arranged under the year in which the latest eyent is recorded in the chronicle or history, and not under the period in which its author, real or supposed, flourished. Biographies are enumerated under the year in which the person commemoraied died, and no under the year in which the life was written. This arrangement has two advantages ; the materials for any given period may be seen at a glance ; and if the reader knows the time when an author wrote, and the number of years that had elapsed between the date of the events and the time the writer flourished, he will generally be enabled to form a fair estimate of the comparative value of the narrative itself. A brief analysis of each work has been added when deserving it, in which the original portions are distinguished from those which are mere compilations. When possible, the sources are indicated from which such com- pilations have been derived. A biograpliioal sketch of the author of each piece has been added, and a brief notice has also been given of such British authors as have written on historical subjects.

27. ROTAL AND OTHER HISTORICAL LETTERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE ReIGN

OF Henry III. Vol. I., 1216-1235. Vol. IL, 1236-1272. Selected and edited hy the Rev. W. W, Shirley, D.D., Regius Professor in Ecclesiastical History, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. 1862- 1866.

The letters contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from the ancient oorrespondcnce formerly in (he Tower of London, and now in the Public Record Office. They illustrate the political history of England during (he growth of its liberties, and throw considerable light upon the persona! history of Simon de Montfort The aSiurs of France fonn the subject of many of them, especially in regard to the province of Gascony. The entire collection consists of neariy 7O0 documents, the greater portion of which is printed fbr the first time.

28. Chronica Monasteeh S. Albani. — 1. Thom.*: Walsingham Histokia

Akglicana ; Vol. I,, 1272-1381 : Vol. 11., 1381-1422. 2. Willelmi RiSRANGEE Chronica bt Annales, 1259-1307. 3. Johannis de Trokblowe et Henrici de Blanefoedb Chronica et Annales 1259-1296; 1307-1324; 1392-1406. 4. Gesta Abbatdm Monasterii S. Albani, a Thoma Walsingham, eegnantf, Ricardo Secundo, EJUSDEM Ecclbsi-e Pr^centokb, compilata ; Vol. I., 793-1290 • Vol. II., 1290-1349 r Vol. III., 1349-1411. 6. Johannis Amcndesham, MoNACei MoNASTEBii S. Albani, ut videtcr, Annales ; Vols. I.

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and II. 6, Rsgistka qdordndam Abbatum Monasterii H. Albaki, QUI SJECVLO xv"" FLORDERE ; Vol. I., Ebgistrum Abbati^ Johannis Whethamstede, Abbatis Monasterii Sancti Albani, iterusi suscEPT^ ! Roberto Blakenet, Capellano, quondam adscriptum : Vol. II., Registra Johansis Whethamstede, Wili.elmi Albon, et WiLLELHi Walikgfordb, Abbatum Monasterii Sancti Albani, cum Appekdice, continente quasdam Epistolas, a Johanne Whetham-

STEDE CONSCRIPTAS. 7. YpODIGMA NeUSTKL^, A ThOMA WaesINGHAM,

quondam McfNACHO MoNASTERH S. Albani, consceiptum. Edited b)i Henry Thomas Eilet, Esq., M.A., Cambridge and Oxford ; and of llie Inner Temple, Barrister -at-Law. 1863-1876.

In the first two volumes is a History of England, from the death of Henry III. to the death of Henry V., by Thonoae Walsingham, Precentor of St. Albans, from MS. VII. in the Arundel Collection in the College of Arms, London, a manoacript of the fifteenth century, collated nith MS. 13 E. 15. in the King's library in the British Museum, and MS. VU. In the Parker Collection of Manusc^pta at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

In the third volume is a Chronicle of English History, attributed to William liishanger, who lived in the reign of Edward I., from the Cotton. MS. Faustina B. IS. in the British Museum, collated with MS. U 0. Vtl. (fols. 219-231) in the King's Library, British Museum, and the Cotton MS. Claudius B. III., fols. 306-331: an account of transactions attending tlie award of the kingdom of Scotland to John BalUol, 1291-1292, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI,, also attributed to William Righanger, bnt on no sufficient ground: a short Chronicle of English History, 1292 to 1300, by an unknown hand, from MS. Cotton, Claudius D. VI. : a short Chronicle Willehni lUshanger Gesta Edwardi Ptimi, Regis Angliie, frora MS. 14 C. I. in the Royal Library, and MS. Cotton. Claudius D. V]., with Annales Regum Angliie, probably by the same hand; and fragments of three Chronicles of English History, 1285 to 1307.

In the fourlh volume is a Chronicle of English History, 1259 to 1296, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI. : Annals of Edward II., 1307 to 1323, by John de Trokelowe, a monk of St. Albans, and a continuation of Trohelowe's Annals, 1323, 1324, by Henry de Blaneforde, both from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI. : a full Chronicle of English History, 1392 to 1*06, from MS. VIL in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge ; and an account cf the Benefactors of St. Albans, written in the early pari of the fifteenth centurj', from MS. VI. in the same Library.

The fifth, siitb, and seventh volumes contain a history of the Abbots of St. Albans, T93 to Uil, mainly compiled by Thomas Walsingham, from MS. Cotton. Claudius E. IV., in the British Museum : with a Con- tinuaUon, from the closing pages of Parker MS. VII., in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

The eighth and ninth volumes, in continuation of the Annals, contain a Chronicle, probably by John Amundeaham, a monk of St. Aibans.

The tenth and eleventh volumes relate especially to the acts and proceedings of Abbots Whethamstede, Albon, and Walllngford, and may be considered as a memorial of the chief historical and domestic events during those periods.

The twelfth volume contains a compendious History of England to the reign

of Henry V., and of Normandy in early times, also by Thomas Walsingham,

and dedicated to Henry V. The compiler has often substituted other authorities

in place of those consulted in the preparation of his larger work.

29. CiiRONicoN Abbatij: Eveshamensis, Auctokibus DoMiNico Priore

Eteshamij! et Thoma de Marlebeege Abbate, a Fukdatione ad

Annum 1213, una cum Continuatione ad Annum 1418, Edited hy

the Rev. W. D. Macrat, M.A., Bodleian Library, Oxford. 1863.

The Chronicle of Evesham illustrates the history of that important monasterjr ■ from its foondation by Egwin, about 690, to the year 1418. Its chief feature is an autobiography, which makes us acquainted with the inner daily life of a creat abbey, such as but rarely has been recorded. Interspersed are many notices of general, personal, and local history which will be read with much interest. This work esjsts in a single MS., and is for the first time printed.

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30. RiCARDI DE CiRENCESTElA SpECHLUM HiSTORIALE RE GeSTIS EeGDM

Anglic;. Vol. I., 447-871- Vol. n., 872-1066. £rfi(e(/ iy John E. B.

Matok, M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1863-1869. The compiler, Kichard of Cirencester, was a mook of Weslminsler, 1355- 1400. In 1391 he ohtBiaed a licence to make a pilgrimage to Rome. His history, in four books, extends from 447 tu 1066. He announces bis intention of continuing it. but there is no evidence that he completed any mora This chronicle gives many charters in favour of Westminster Abbey, snd a very full account of the lives and miracles of the saints, especially of Edward the Con- fessor, whose reign occupies the fourth book. A treatise on the Corooft^on, by William of Sudbury, a monk of Westminster, fills book iii. c. 3. It was on this author that 0. J.Bertram fathered his forgery, De Sila Brittartis, in 17*7.

31. Tear Books of the Reign of Edward the First. Tears 20-21, 21-22, 30-31, 32-33, and 33-35. Edited and translated by Xt.v^md John Horwood, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1863- 1879.

The volumes known as the " Tear Books" contain reports in Nommu -French of oases argued and decided in the Courts of Comnioc Law. They may be con- sidered to a great extent as the " lex non Eccipta " of England, and have been held in the highest veneratioQ by the ancient SHges of the law, ajid were received by them as the repositories of the first recorded judgments and dicta of the great legal ItiiniQarieB of past ages. They are also worthy of the attention of the general reader on account of the historical information and the notices of public and private persons which they contain, as well as the light which they throw

32. Naebativbs of the Expulsion of the English from Normandy,

J449_1450. — Robertus BlondelH de Eeductione Normannije : Le Re- couvrement de Normendie, par Berry, H^rauit du Roy ; Conferences between the Ambassadors of France and England. Edited, from MSS, in the Imperial Library at Paris, by the Rev. Joseph Stevenson, M.A., of UniTeraity College, Durham. 1863.

This volume contains the narrative of an eye-witness who details with con- siderable power and minuteness the circumstances which attended the final ex- pulsion of the English (rom Normandy in the year 1450. The history commences with the infringement of the truee by the capture of Foug^res, and ends with the battle of Formigny and the embarkation of the Duke of Somerset. The whole peiiod embraced is less than (wo years.

33. HiSTORiA ET Cartularidm Monasterii S, Petri GLODCEaiRi.*:. Vols.

I., II., and III. Edited hy W, H. Hart, Esq., F.S.A., Membre corre- spondant de la Soci^t4 des Antiquairea de Norraandie. 1863-1867.

This work consists of two parts, the History ami the Cartulary of the Monastery of St. Peter, Gloucester. The histoid famishes an account of the monastery from its foundation, in the year 661, to the early part of the reign of Bichard II,. together with a calendar of douations and bencfiictiana. It treats principally of the affairs of the monastery, but occasionally matters of general history are introduced. Its authorship has generally been assigned to Walter Froneester, the twentieth abbot, hut without any foundation.

34. Albxandri Neckam de Natukis Rbrum libri duo ; with Neckam's

Poem, De Laddibits Divine SAPiENTi.a:. Edited by Thomas Wright,

Esq., M.A. 1863.

Neckam was a man who devoted himself to science, such as it was in the twelfth century. In the " De Natnris Rerum " are to be found what may be called the rutUments of many sciences mixed np with mnoh error and ignorance. Neckam was not thought infallible, even by his contemporaries, for Boger Bacon reniarksofhim,"lhisAlexanderinmany things wrote what was true and useful ; " but he neither can nor ought by pnst title to be reckoned among authorities.'* Neckam, however, had sulfitdcnt independence of thought to differ from some of the schoohnen who in Ms time considered themselves the only judges of litera- ture. He had his own views in morals, and in giving us a glimpse of them, as we)I as of his other opinious, he throws much light npon the manners, enstoms, and general tone of thought prevalent in the twel&i century. The poem entitled' "De Laudibus Divinse SapientiEe" appears to be a metrical paraphrase or abridgment of the " De Natnris Kerum." It is written in the elegiac metre ■

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iind though llicro art maoy liuea wliich violate clasaiciil rnltf, it is, as a "lioii', ahovu the ordinary standatd of mediaeval Latin. 3 5. Lkechuoms, Woutcumking, and Stakckaft of Early Engi.aki>j buiug a CoUect.ion of Documents iUustrating the History oi' Science in this Country before the Norman Conquest. Vols. I., II,, and III. Collected and edited by the Rev. T. Oswald Cockayne, M.A., of St. Jo]in'±> College, Cambridgo. 1864-1866.

This work illustrates not only the history of science, but the history of super- etilion. !□ addition to the inform&tion bearing directly upon the medical skill and medical faith of the times, there are naanj passages which incidentally throw light opon the general mode of life and ordinary diet. The volumes aro interesiing not only in their scientific, hot also in their social aspect. The manuscripts from which they have been printed are Tatuable to the Anglo-Saxon scholar tor tlic UlnBtrationB they afford of Anglo-Saxon orthography.

36. Annales Monastici. Vol. I.: — Anualea rie Margan, 10(>6-1232 ;

Anaales do Tlieokesberia, 1066-1263 ; Annalen de Burton, 1004-1263. Vol, II. : — Aiinaies Monasterii do WJutonia, 519-1277; Annales Mo- nasterii de Waverleia, 1-1291. Vol. 111.: — Annales Prioratns i!c JJunstaplia, 1-1297. Annates Monasterii de Bonnondeseia, 1042- 1432. Vol. IV. : — Annales Monasterii deOseneia, 1016-1347; CLroni- con vulgo dictum Chronicon Thomffi Wykes, 1066-1289; Annslea Prioratus de Wigornia, 1-1377. Vol. V. :— Indexand Glossary. Edited by Henry Richards Luagd, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, and Rcgiatrary of the University, Cambridge. 1861- 1869.

The present collection of Monastic Annais embraces all the more importsnl chronicles compiled in religious houses in England during Che thirteenth century. These distinct worts are ten in numher. The extreme period which they embrace ranges from the yuar 1 to 1432, although they refer more especially to the reigns of John, Henry 111., and I^dward I. Some of these nami tives have already appeared in print, but others are printed for the first time.

37. Magna Vita S. Htjgonis Episcofi Lincoln i en sis. From Manuscripts

in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, and the Imperial Library, Paris. Edited by the Rev. Jamks F, Dimock, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. 1864.

This work contains a number of very carious and interesting incidents, and being the work of a contemporary, is very valuable, not only as a truthful biography of a celebrated ecclesiasdo, but as the work of a man, who, from per- sonal knowledge, gives notices of passing events, as well as of individuals who were then taking active part in pubhc a^rs. The author, in all probabiUty, was Adam Abbot of Evesham. He was domestic chaplain and private confessor of Bishop Hugh, and in these capacities was admitted to the closest intimacy. Bishop Hugh wa» Prior of Witham for 1 1 years before he became Bishop of Lincoln. His consecration took place on the 21st September 1IS6 ; he died on the leth of November 1900 ; and was canonised in 1920.

38. Chkoniclbs and Memorials or the Reign of Richard the Fikbt.

Vol. I. : — Itineraricm Peregkinorum et Gesta Regis Ricarih. Vol, II. : — Epistol*; Cantitarienses ; the Letters of the Prior and Convent of Christ Church, Canterbuiy,- 1187 to 1199. Edited by WtLLiAM Stuebs, M.A., Vicav of Navestock, Essex, and Lambeth Librarian. 1864-1865.

The authorship of the Chronicle in Vol. I., hitherto ascribed to Geoffrey Vinesauf, is now more correctly ascribed to Richard, Canon of the Holy Trinity of London. The narrative extends from 1187 to 1193-, but its chief interest consists in the minute luid authentic narrative which it funushes of the exploits of Richard I., ftom his departure ftom England in December 1189 to his death in 1199. The author states in his prologue that he was an eye-witness of mnch that he records ; and various incidental circumstances which occur in the course of the narrative confirm this assertion.

The letters in Vol. IL, written between 1187 and 1199, arc o! value as furnishiDg authentic materials for the history of the ecclesiasticai condition of England during the reign of Richard 1. They had their origin in a dispute which arose from tha attempts of Baldwin and Hubert, archbishops of Canterbury, to

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found 1 college of eecnlar canons, a project which gave great umbrage to the monks of CaDlerbnrj, who saw m it a design to supplant them in their function of metropolitan chapter. These letters are printed, for the fiiBt time, from a MS. belonging to the arehiepisoopal library it Lambeth.

39, Becueil JJKS Croniqoes EX anchik.\nes Istokies de la Grant Bkb-

TAiGNE A PKKSENT NOMME Englbterbi, par Jehan de Waubin. Vol. I, Albinato688. Vol. IL, 1399-1422. Vol. III., 1422-1431. Edited by Wii-LiAM Hardy, Esq., F.S.A. 1864-1879.

40. A Collection op the Chronicles a^jd ancient Histories oe G-beat

Britain, now called Eitgland, by John db Wavrin. Albina to 688. (TranslatioQ of the preceding Vol. I.) Edited and translated .by WiLLiAw Hardy, Esq., F.S.A. 1864.

This curious chronicle extends from the fabulous period of history down lo the reluTDofEdwardlV. to England in the year 1471 after the second deposition of Henry VI. Th« manuscript from which the test of the work is taken is pre- served in the Imperial Library at Paris, and is believed to be the only complete and nearly contemporary copy in esistence. The work, as originally bound, was comprised in six Tolumes, since rebound in morocco in 12 volumes, folio mail mo, vellum, and is illustrated with enqnisite minifttnres, vignettes, and initial letters. It was written towards the end of the fifteenth century, having been eipressly executed for Louis de Bruges, Sdgnenr de la Grathuyse and Earl of Wiochester, from whose cabinet it paBfled into the library of Louis XII. at Bloig. 11, PoLrcHitoNicoN Ranulphi Higden, with Trevisa's Ti-ansJation. Vols, I. and II. Edited b>j CHURcrriLL Babington, B.D., Senior Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. Vols. III., IV., V., VI., aad VII. Edited hy the Rev. Josei'h Rawson Luhby, D.D., Norrisian Professor of Divinity, Vicar of St. Edwai-d's, Fellow of St, Catharine's College, and late Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. 1865-1879.

Tliis is one of the many mediieyal chronicles which assume the character of a history of the world. It begins with the creation, and is brought down to the author's own time, the reign of Edward III. Prefiied to the historical portion, is a chapter devoted to geography, ia which is given adescription of every known land. To say that the I'olyoiironicon was written in the fourteenlh century is lo say that it is not tree from inaccuracies. It has, however, a value apart firom i(« intrinsic merits. It enables us to form a very fair estimate of the knowledge of history and geography which well-informed readers of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries possessed, for it was then the standard trork on general history.

The two English transla^ons, which are printed with the original Latin, aaord

interesting illustrations of the gradual change of oar language, for one vas made

in the fourteenth century, the other in the fifteenth. The dificrences between

Trevisa's version and that of the unknown writer are often considerable.

42. Le Livere de Reis de Brittanie e Le Livere de Reis de

Engletere. Edited by John Glover, M.A., Vicar of Brading, Isle of

Wight, formerly Librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1865.

These two treatises, tiiough they cannot rank as indepeudent narratives, arc nevertheless valuable as carefiil abstracts of previous historians, especially " Lt Livere de Reis de Engletere." Some various readings are given which are interesting to the philologist as instances of semi-Saxonized French.

It is supposed that Peter of Ickham must have been the anthor, but no certain

conclusion on that point has been arrived at.

13. Chronica Monasterei de Melsa, ab Anno 1150 usqpe ad Annum

1406. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by Edward Augustus Bond, Esq,,

Aaaistant Keeper of the Manuscripts, and Egerton Librarian, British

Museum. 1866-1868.

Tlie Abbey of Meaux was a Cistercian house, and the work of its abbot is both curious and valuable. It is a faithful and often minute record of the establishment of a religious eommnnity, of its progress in forming an ample revcnne, of its struggles to maintain its aonuisitions, and of its relations to the governing • institutions of the country. In addition to the private affars of the monaster]-,

some light is thrown upon the pnhlic events of the time, which are however kepi distinct, and appear at the end of the history of each abbot's administration. Tiie text haf hecn printed from what "is said to he the antogiaph of the original compiler, Thonzas de Burton, the nineteenth abbot.

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44. Matth^i Pabisiknsis Historic Angi.orum, sive, tjt vclgo dicituk, Historic Minor. Vols. I., II., and III. 1067-1253. Edited by Sir pRaDBKic Madden, K.H,, Keeper of the Department of Manuscripts, Britiali Museum. 1866-1869.

The exact dale at which this work was written is, according to the chronicler, 1250. The history is of conBJderable value as an illustration of the period during which the author lired, and containaa good summaryot the events which followed the Conquest. This minor chronicle is, however, baaed on another work (also written by Matthew Paris) giving fuller details, which bas been called the " Historia Major." The chronicle here published, nevertheless, gives some information not to be found in the greater history.

45, Liber Monastbrii db Htda : a Chronicle and Chaktdlakt op

Hyde Abbky, Winchester, 455-1023. Edi(ed,from a ManuscHptw the

TAhrnry of the Earl of Macclesfield, 6^Edivard Edwards, Esq. 1866.

The "Book of Hyde " is a compilation trom much earlier sources which are

usually indica.ted with considerable care and precision. In many caaee, however,

the Hyde chronicler appears to correct, to qualify, or to aonpiiiy — either from

tradition or from aources of information not now discoverable — the statementE,

which, in substance, he adopts. He also raentious, and frequently quotes trom

writers whose iTorka are either entirely lost or at present known only by fragments.

There is to be found, in the "Book of Hyde," much information relating to the

reign of King Alfred which is not known to esisl elsewhere. The volume

eoutains some curious apecimena of Anglo-Saxon and Mediecval English.

46. Chkonicon Scotokum ; a Chronicle of Irish Affairs, fi-om the

Earliest Times to 1135 ; with a Sopplement, containing the Events

from 1141 to 1150. Edited, with a Translation, by W11.1.1AM Maunskll

Hennessy, Esq., M.R.I. A. 1866.

There is, in this volume, a legendary account of the peoplinf( of Ireland and of the adventurea which befell the varioua heroes who are said to have been con- nected with Irish history. The detidls are, however, Tery meagre both for this period and for the time when history becomes more authentic. The plan adopted in the chronicle gives the appearance of an accuracy to which the earlier portions of the work cannot have any claim. The succession of events is marked, year by year, from a.m. 1699 to a.d. 1150. The principal events narrated in the later portion of the work are, the invasions of foreigners, and the wars of the Irish among themselves. The lest has been printed from a MS. preserved in the library of Trinity College, IJublin, written partly in Latin, partly in Irish. 47. The Chronicle of Pierre de Langtoft, in French Verse, from

the earliest Period to the Death of Edwari> I. Vols. I. and II. Ediledby Thomas Wright, Esq., M.A 1866-1868.

It is probable that Fiene de Langtoft was a canon of Bridlington, in Yorkshire, and that he lived in the reign of Edward I., and during a portion of the reign of Edward II. This chronicle is divided into three parta; in the first is an abridgment of Geoffrey of Monmouth's " Historia Britonnm," in the second, a history of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings, down to the death of Henry III,, and in the third a history of the reign of Edward I. The principal object of the work was apparently to show the justice of Edward's Scottish wars. The language is singularly corrupt, and a curious specimen of the Trench of Yorkshire.

48. The War or the Gaedhil with the Gaill, or, The Invasions ov Ireland by the Danes and othkr Norsemen. Edited, with « Translation, by James Henthorn Todd, D.D., Senior Fellow of Trinity College, and Begins Professor of Hebrew in the University, Dublin. 1867.

The work in its present form, in the editor's opinion, isa comparatively modern version of an undoubtedly ancient original. That it was compiled from contem- porary materials has been proved hv carious incidental evidence. It in stated in the account given of the battle of Clontarf that the full tide in Dublin Bay on the day of the battle (23 April 1014) coincided with sunrise; and that the retnming tide in the evening aided considerably in the defeat of the Danes. The fact has been verified by astronomical calculations, and the inference is that the author of the chronicle, if not himself an eye-witness, must have derived his information from those who were eye-witnesses. The contents of the work are sufficiently described in its title. The story is told after the manner of the Scandinavian Sag&s, with poems and fragments of poems introduced into the ptose 1

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49. 6e8ta Bbgis Henrici Sbcdndi Bene&icti Abbatis. The Cbbomcle OF THE Beioi^s op Hekrt II. AND EicHAHD I., 1169-1192, known noder the name of Benedict of Pbteeboeough. Vols. I. and II. Edited hy William Stcbbs, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern His- tory, Oxford, and Lambeth Librarian. 1867.

This chroaicle of the reigns of Henry II. and Richard I., knowo commoniy under the name of Benedict of Peterboroujth, is one of the best existing speci- mens of a class nf historical compositions of the first importance to the student.

50. IIUNIJIENTA ACADESIICA, OK, DOCUMENTS ILLUSTBATIVB OF ACADEMICAL

Life and Studies at Oxfokd (in Two Parts). Edited hy the Rev. Hbnkv Anstey, M.A., Vicar of St. Wendron, Cornwall, and lately Vice-Principal of St. Mary Hdl, Oxford. 1868.

This work will supply materials for a History of Academical Life and Studies in the University ol Oxford during the 13tli, 14ih, and ISth centuries.

51. Chronica Maqistri Rogeri de Houedene. Vols. I., II., III., and IV. Edited hy William Stubbb, M.A., Begins Professor of Modeni History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1868-1871.

This work has long been justly celebrated, but not thoroughly understood uuli Mr. Stubbs' editioD. The earlier portion, extending from 732 to 1 148, appears to be a copy of a compilation made in Northnmbria abont 1161, to which Hoveden added little. From 1148 to 1169 — a very yaluable portion of this work — the matter is derived from another source, to which Hoveden appears to have supplied little, and not always Judiciously. From 1170 to 1192 is the portion which corresponds with the Chronicle known under the name of Benedict of Peterborough (see No. 49) ; but it is not a copy, being sometimes au abridgment, at others a paraphrase ; occasionally the two works entirely , agree ; showing that both writers had access to the same materials, hot dealt with them differently. From 1192 to 1201 may be said to be wholly Hoveden's work ! it is extremely valuable, and an authority of the first importance.

52. WiLLELMi Malmesbiriensis Monachi de Gestis Pontificum Anglo- KUM LiBKi QoiNQOE. Edited, front William of Malmesbury's Auto- graph MS., by K. E. S, A. Hamilton, Esq., of the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum. 1870.

Wdliam of Malmesbury's "GeKla Pontificnm" is lie principal foundation of English Ecclesiastical Biography, down to the year 1122. Tbe manuscript which has been followed in this Edition is supposed by Mr. Hamilton to be the author's autograph, containing his latest additions and amendments.

53. Historic and Municipal Documents of Ireland, from the Archives OF the CiTT oy Dublin, &e, 1172-1320. Edited hyJoBS T. Gilbert Esq., F.S.A., Secretary of the Public Record Office of Ireland. 1870.

A collectionof original documents, elucidating mainly the history and condition of the municipal, middle, and trading classes under or in relation with the rule of England in Ireland,— a subject hitherto in almost total obscurity Extending over the first hundred and fifty years of the Anglo-Norman" settlement, the series includee charters, mumcipa! laws and regulations, roUs of names of citisens ai«i members of merchant-guilds, lists of commodities with their ruies, correspondence, illustrations of relations between ecclesiastics and laity; together with many documents eibibiting the state of Ireland during tbe presence there of the Scots under Eobert and Edward Bruce.

54. The Annals of Loch Cb. A Chronicle of Irish Affaihs, from

1014 to 1590. Vols. I. and II. Edited, with a Translation, hi, WiLLLiM Maunseli- Hennessy, Esq.,- M.R.IA. 1871.

The original of this chronicle has passed under various names. The title of "Annals ofL<ichC4" was given to it by Professor CHCurry, on the ground that it was transcribed for Brian Mac Dermot. an Irish chieflain, who resided on the island in LoohCe, in the countyofKoscommon. It adds much to the materials for the civil and ecclesiastical history of Ireland ; and contains many curious cefereuces to English and ftirdgn affitirs, not noticed in any other chronicle.

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55. MoNUMKNTA JuEiDiCA. Till: Black Book of the Admiralty, with

Appendices. Vols, I., IJ., HI,, nn<l IV. Edited by Sib Travkrs

Twiss, Q.C., B.C.L. 1871-1876.

This book contains the ancient ordinances and laws relating to tlie navj-, and was probably compiled for the use of tbe Lord High Admiral of England. Selden calls it the "jewel of the Admiralty Records." Prynne ascribes to the Black Book the same authorily in the Admiralty as the Black and Red. Books haie m the Court of Exchequer, and most English writers on maritime law recognize its imporlanee.

56. Mi-MORiAis or the Keign of Henry VI. : — Official Cokbespondenck OP Thomas Bektnton, Secretaey to Henrt VI., and Bishop OP Bath and Wells. Edited, from a MS. in the ArcMepiscopat Library at Lambeth, with an Appendix oj Illustrative Documents, by tlie Eev, George Williams, B.D., Vicar of Ringwood, late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. Vols. I. and II. 1872.

These curious volumes are of a miscellaneous character, and were probably compiled under the immediate direcdon of Bekynton before he had attained to the Episcopate. They_ cont^nmany of tbe Bishop's ownlettera, and several written by him in the King's name ; also letters to himself while Royal Secre- tary, and others addressed M the King. This work elucidates some poinla in the liistory of the nation during the first half of the fifteenth century.

57. MATTnjsi Pakisiensis, Monachi Sancti Albani, Chronica Majoha.

Vol. I. The Creation to A.D. 1066. Vol. II. A.D. 1067 to A.D. 1216.

Vol. III. A.D. 1216 to A.t). 1239. Vol. IV. A.D. 1240 to A.D. 1247.

Vol. V. A.D. 1248 toA.D. 1259. Edited by ^v.^!RY RiciiARns Luakd,

D.D., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and

Vicar of Great St. Maiy's, Cambridge. 1872-1880.

This work contains the "Chronica Majora" of Matthew Paris, one of the most valuable and frequently consulted of the ancient English Chronicles. It is published from its commencement, for the first time. The editions by Arch- bishop Parker, and William Wafs, severally begin at the Norman Conquest,

58. Memoriale Fratris Walteri de Coventkia. — The • Historical

Collections op Wai.tekof Coventry, Vola. I. .ind II. Edited, from the MS. in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, by William Stubbs, M.A., Begins Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1872-1873.

This work, now printed in ful] for the first time, has long been a desidtrulum by Historical Schorrs. The first portion, however, is not of much importance, being only a compilation from earlier writers. The part relating to the first quarwr of the thirteenth ceclury is the most valuable and interesting.

59. The Anglo-Latin Satirical Poets and Epigrammatists op the

Twelfth Centdry. Vols. I. and II. Collected and edited by

Thomas Wright, Esq., M.A., Corresponding Member of tbe N.itional

Institute of France (Academie des Inscriptions et Belle s-Lettres). 1872.

The Poems contained in these volumes have long been known and appreciated

as tbe best satires of Iheagein which their authors flourished, and were deservedly

popular during tlie 13th and 14tb centuries. 00. Materials for a Histokst of the Reign of Henry VII., from original Documents preserveh in the Public Record Office. Vols. I. and II. Edited by the Rev. William Campbell, M,A., one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. 1873-1877.

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til. HisTosicAL Papees ani> Liii'rKRS FROM THB Northern Rkgistkks. Edited by Jambs Raine, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary of the Siirtees Society. 1873.

The documeota in this volume illuslrate, for the most part, the general history of the north of England, particularly in its relation to Scotland.

62. Registbum Palatincim Dpnulhensb. The Register op Richard de

Kellawe, Lord Palatine and Sisuop op Durham; 1311-1316. Vols. I., II., III., and ir. Edited by Sir Thomas Dofpus Hardt, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 1873-1878.

Bishop Kellawe's Kegiater containa the proceedings of his prelacy, both lay and ecclesiastical, and is the earliest Register of the Palatinate of Durham.

63. Memorials of Saint Dunstan Archbishop op Canterbury, Edited, from various MSS., by William Stobbs, M.A., Kegius Professor of

Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxfoi-d. 1874.

This volume contains several lives of Archbishop Dunslan, one of the laost celebrated Primates of Canterbury. They open various points of Historical and Literary interest, without which our knowledge of the period wonld be more incomplete than it is at present.

64. Chronicon Anglic, ab Anno Domini 1328 usque ad Annum 1388,

AUCTORE MoNACHO QUODAM Sancti Albani. Edited by Edward Maundb Thompson, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, and Assistant-Keeper of the Manuscripts in the British Museum. 1874.

This chronicle gives a circumstantial history of the close of the reign ol Edward III. which has hitherto been considered lost.

65. Th(5mas Saga Erkibyskups. A Lipe op Archbishop Thomas Becket, '

IN Icelandic. Vol. I. Edited, witk English 'I\anslation, Notes, and Glossary, by M. Eir£kr Magni5sson, Sub-Librarian of the University Library, Cambridge. 1875.

This work is derived from the Life of Beeket written by Benedict of Peter- borough, and apparently supplies the missing portions in Benedict's biography.

66. Radulpui de Coggesuall Chronicon Anglicanum. Edited by the

Ekv. Joseph Stevenson, M.A. 1875.

This volume contiuns the " Chronicon Anglicanum," by lialph of Coggeshall, the " Libellus de liipugnatione Terrte Sanctie per Saladinum," usually ascribed to the same author, and other pieces of an interesting charactei.

67. Materials for the History op Thomas Becket, Archbishop of

Canterbury. Vols. I., II., TIL, and IV. Edited by the Rev. James Craigie Robertson, M.A., Canon of Canterbury. 1875-1879.

This Publioatiou will comprise all eonlcniporary materials for the history of Archbishop Thomas Becket. The first volume cont^s the life of that cele- brated man, and the miracles after his dealt, by William, a monk of Canter- bury. The second, the life by Benedict of Peterborough ; John of Salisbury ; Alan of Tewkesbury; and Edward Grim. The third, the life by William Fitzstephen ; and Herbert of Bosliam. The foorth. Anonymous lives, Quad- rilogus, &c.

68. Raddlfi de Diceto Decani Lundoniessis Opera Historica. The

Historical Works of Master Ralph de Diceto, Dean of London.

Vols. I. and II. Edited, from the Original Manuso-ipis, by Willlam

Stubbs, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of

Oriel College, Oxford. 1876.

The Historical Works of Kalph de Diceto are some of the most valuabia materials for British History. The Ahbreviationes Chronieorum extend froiH the Creation to 1 147, end the ymagiaes Historiarum to laoi ,

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69. Roll of the Phockedings of the King's Codncil in Ireland, for

A Portion op the 16th Ybak op the Kbign of Richakd II. 1392- 93. Edited by the Rev. James Grates, A.B. 1877.

This Eoll throws considecaWe light on the History of Ireland at a period little known. It seems the only document of the kind eslant.

70. Heneici de Bracton de Legibcts et Consuettjdinibus Angli,e. LiBKi QuiNQCE IN Varios Tkactatus Distincti. Ad Diversorum et Vetustibsimorum Codicom Collatiosem Typis Vulgati. .Vols. I., II., and III. Edited hy Sir Tea vers Twiss, Q.C, D.C.L. 1878-1880.

This is a new edition of Braotou's celebrated work, eoUafed with MSS. i" the British Museum ; the Libraries of Linuoln's Inn, Middle Temple, andGraj's Idq j Bodleian Library, Oxford ; the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris ; &c.

71. The Historians of the Church op York, and its Archbishops, "Vol. I, Edited by Jamf.s Raine, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary of the Surteea Society. 1879.

This will form a complete " Corpus Historicura Ebora-cense," a ■work very much needed, and of great value to the Historical luq^uirer.

72. Regisirum IIalmesburiense, The Register op Malmesbory Abbey ; PRESERVED IN the Public Recokd Office. Vol. I. and II. Edited by J. S. Brewer, M.A., Preacher at the RoUs, and Rector of Toppes- fleld. 1879, 1880.

This work throws light upon many curious points of history, and illustrates the growth of society, the distribution and cnlrivatjon of land, the relations of landlord and tenant, and national history and cusloms.

73. Historical Works of Gebvase op Cantekbcry. Vols. I. and II. The

Chronicle of the Reigns of Stephen, Henry II,, and Richard I., BY Gekvase, the Monk of Canterbury. Edited by Wn,LiAM Stubbs, D.D. J Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's, London ; Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford; &c. 1879, 1880. The Historical Works of Gervase of Canterbury are of great importance,

as regards the questions of Church and State, during the period in which he

wrote. This work was printed by Twjsdcn, in the " Historice Anglicana!

Scriptores X.," more than two centuries ago. The present edition has received

critical exainination and illustration.

74. Henrici Aechidiaconi Huntendunensis Histoeia Angloruu. The History of the English, by Henky, Archdeacon op Huntingdon, from A.c. 55 to a.d. 1154, in Eight Books. Edited by Thomas Arnold, M.A., of University College, Oxford. 1879.

Ilenry of Huntingdon's work was first printed by Sir Henry Savile, in 1S96, in his "Scriptores post Bedara," and reprinted at Irankfort in 1601. Both editions are very rare and inaccurate. The first five books of the History were published in 1848 in the "MunumentaHisloricaBrilaiinica," which is cut of print. The present volume contains the whole of the manuscript of Huntingdon's History in eight books, collated with a manuscript lately discovered at Paris.

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In the I¥ess.

Chronicle of Robert op Brunne. Edited hy Febdbrick James Fuk- NiVALL, Esq., M.A., of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, B arris ter-at-L aw.

The Metrical Chronicle of Eobeht of Gloucester. Edited hy William Aldib Wright, Esq., M.A.

A Collection op Sagas and othek Historical Documents reiating to the Settlements and Descents of the Northmen on the British Isles. Edited by Sir George Webbe Dasent, D.C.L., Oxon., and M, Gudbkand Viophsson, M.A.

TaoMAS Saga Ekkibyskctps. A Life of Archbishop Thomas Becket, in Icelandic. Vol. II. Edited, with English Translation, Notes, and Glossary, by M. Eirikr MagnIjsson, M.A., Sub-Librarian of the University library, Cambridge.

Recueil des Croniqdes et anchiennes Istoriks de la Grant Brk-

TAIGNE A PRESENT NOMME EnGLETERKE, par JeHAN UE WaURIN.

Vol. IV., 1431-1443. Edited by William Hakdy, Esq., F.S.A.

Le3torie DE9 EsGLEs SOLUM Gbffrei Gaimak. Edited by Sib Thomas DuFFUS Hakdt, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records.

The Histokiass of the Church of York, and its Archbishops. Vol. II. Edited by James Raine, M.A., Canon of Tork, and Secretary of the Surtees Society.

POLYCHEONiCON Ranulphi Hioden, with Trevisa's Translation. Vol, YIII. Edited by the Rev. Joseph Eawson Lumby, D.D,, Norrisian Pro- fessor of Divinity, Vicar of St. Edward's, Fellow of St. Catharine's College, and late Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge,

Henkici de Beacton de Legibus et Consdbtudinibus Anglic. LiBKi QuiNQUE in Vaeios Tractatus Distincti. Ad Diversorum et Vetustissimobdm Codicom Coi-lationem Typis Vulgati. Vol, IV. Edited by Sir Traverb Twiss, Q.C, D.C-L.

Year Books, 11 — 16 Edward III. Edited and translated by Alfred John Horwood, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-aULaw.

Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. Vol. V. Edited by the Rev. James Craigie Robertson, M.A., Canon of Canterbury,

Matthjei Parisiensis, Monachi Sancti Albani, Chronica Majoea. Vol. VI. Additamenta. Edited by Henry Richards Luard, D.D., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and Vicar of Great St. Mary's, Cambridge.

In Progress. Descriptivk Catalogue op Manuscripts relating to the History of

Great Britain and Ireland. Vol. IV, ; 1327, &c. By Sir Thomas

DuFFUS Hardy, D.CL., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. Registrum Epistolarum fratris Johakkis Peckham, Aechiepiscop!

Cantuariensis. Edited, from MS. in All Souls' College, Oxford, by

Charles Trice Martin, Esq., EA. Chronicles op the Reigns of Edward I. and II. Edited by "William

Stdbbs, D,D. ; Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's, Loudon ; Regius

Professor of Modem Histoiy, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford ; &c. The Historical Works of Simeon of Durham. Edited i^. Thomas

Arnold, M.A., of University College, Oxford.

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