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GENERAL LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Hagerman Collection
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
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CALENDAR
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1654.
STATE PAPEE DEPARTMENT
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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
• The following year Council settled 80,000^. upon him for his touse-
hold expenhes, and Parliament granted him 20O,0OOZ. for the expenses of
his goYernment. — Ed.
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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).
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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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DOMESTIC PAPERS.
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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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,
1653-4. [1 pane.1
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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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-
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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.
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[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
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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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March 10. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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,
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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-
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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-
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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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Burlamachy is illegal a/nd void, a/nd ought to he tahen
off, and that Mr. Burlamacky and his deputy shall
forthwith bring in am, account of the •profU of the office
I by him si/nce the sequestration, to the Gom/mittee
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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March 13. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont)
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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March 16. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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March 16. Council: Day's Proceedings (covt-)
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^
borough, and a third about the Isle of Sheppey and Faveishi
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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,
leaving the Martin to ply about Lundy, for securing trade between
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the Welsh and Irish coast, which we hear by G!en. Monck is infested
with Breat pirates. We are glad to hear chat the treaty with the
Dutch is likely to produce its desired end, but our endfiavours shall
not be slackened to equip the fleet here for all emergencies.
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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MmA 20. 6. Petition of Edw. ^^.on^' ^'^^^^'^^^Z^^rX^^^-
London within the lines ot commmucation, *» *» ™"J „„(,( „/it ^as
liMnent Ordinance of 3 June 16« for "« .trZiv 2 or horse
to pay sum, not exceeding 101. -""i*"*!^ »if ^^5^ Oriinance of
in 1612, by the poor, who were not ''* '» f "''"^7^, I2 OOOI. was to
°l-S-SSott; JdTwS^.^^^^^^ -
the Committee tor Compounding to J"™' ™J^^„6 Brom-
Ordinance. With reference thereon to Counal. P«''''«"''J
6. I. ivofe that on zo iyot. ^''> . .n^^^, ,„ ),„ hormiw!*
«"»-%o"n^ri"wi^;"^*^^s^-*"^^^^^^^
the 900J. alleged. [Dra/i!, 1 P»J«-]
[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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March 20, Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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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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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.']
March 23.
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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'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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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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March 28. Council. Da/s Proceedings ^cont.)
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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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.]
[March;
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:.
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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,
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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.
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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
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March 31. Council. Day's Proceedings (cord.)
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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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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April S. Council. Day's Proceeding {cont.)
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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April 4. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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lower prices at Hamburg, viz. 16s. a piece, which we cannot afford
under 20s., though they used to be 12s. or 13s.
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, Order in Council that the petition be laid aside. [/. 75,
p. 222,]
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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April 6. To promote the preaching of the Gospel and true religion, and
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-
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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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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.
2. We stored ourselves because of the danger of the sea, and
lately there have been so many intruders that unless we take the
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
(2,) To assign the lands and woods to claimants, and have them
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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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April 14. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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had its bounds and rules for times of tide and nets for fishing, and
fines for any transgression were inflicted at a fishers' court hdd in
Tweed Mouth, or by special Commissionera of both nations. But of
late sundry gentlemen, taking advantage of the times, have set up
■wrong fishings, and fish in new places, one in a narrow throat of the
river where few fish can pass without being taken, so that it is
worth 20W. a year, but it much hurts the fishings above. Also
many fish on the Lord's Day, not minding the penalty of 10s., as
reaping greater benefit thereby. Signed hy Step. Jackson, mayor, and
14 others. With reference thereon to Council 13 Apnl 1654.
[1 sheet.} '
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)
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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
[9 papers.]
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April 20.
Tafmouth.
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.
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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.
[1 page.]
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,
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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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April 25. CoxTNCii. Day's Proceedings.
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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A^^aS COUKCIL. Da/s Proceedings {anit)
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.
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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.
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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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April 26. OooNClL. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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April 26. Council. Day's Proceedings (conf.)
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*.
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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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April 27. Council. Day's Proceedings {conl.)
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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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
[1 sheet."]
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.
Four years ago, the Customs' Commissioners began to charge
customs on the said prizage wines, contrary to law, and it was taken
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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.
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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.]
April 28, Council, Day's
1. Jones and Strickland to consider a fit place to which to remove
the books, papers, and transactions of the late Irish and Scotch
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April 28, Council. Day'a Proceedings (cont.)
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
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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. '"
2a,in.
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.
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105. Margaret, widow of Gabriellssingwood, one of the late King's
coadimen, aged SO, for self and daughter, Sarah Jack, who has
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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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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.
They are mai/ntained by getting ivhat we should else
have for our maint&imnce, so that we com hardly Kve.
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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,
3 pages.]
[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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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
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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?.
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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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May 17. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont)
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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May 17. Council. Day's Proceedinga (cont.)
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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May 18. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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May 19. COXJNCIL OF State. Da/s Proceedings.
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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May 19. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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
restless in attempts to involve the Commonwealth in blood and con-
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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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May 24, Council. Day's Proceedings.
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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May 26. Council. Day's Proceedings (cant.)
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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, The receiving of all new private business into Council to 1
e brought into
forborne for 15 c ,
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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May 31. CouNCir.. Day's Proceedings.
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
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June 1. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
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.
r
Stirling J
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Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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June 5. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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
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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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June 9. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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June 16. Council. Day's Proceedings.
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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June 23. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.].
40. Copy of the said reference. [^ pctge.]
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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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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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June 28. Cottncil. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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1654.
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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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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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.] "
VOL. LXSIII. JuiY 1654.
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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July 3, Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.]
July 6.
WhitehaU.
lDTaft,%page.1
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
Alex. Ackhurst, Vice-Pi'esident of 'Prinity College, Cambridge, to the
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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.
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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.
Ik page.]
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.]
July 18.
Whitehall.
July 18.
Whitehall.
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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Pres. Lawrence to Col. Geo. Fenwick, Governor of Berwick. Council
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.]
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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,
who has brought many Highlanders into protection, and erected
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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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July 26, Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.]
July 27. Note of this petition of Jas. Boswell as referred to the Committee
for petitions in Council, and order thereon for payment with the
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16,472i. 13s. on the Ordinance for the surveyors, clerks &c. at Drury
house. [J. 92,ifo. 150; /. 1h, p. 456.]
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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July 27. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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1664.
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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July 31. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
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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, 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."
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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.]
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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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Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.
20. Lambert, Mackworth, Sydenham, and Montague, to consider
how to ascertain the payment of the salaries to those appointed of
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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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Aug. 10. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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Aug. 11. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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Aug. 14. Council. Day's Proceedings {cont)
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
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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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Aug. 17- Council. Day^s Proceedings (cont.)
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.
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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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Aug. IS. Council, Day's Proceedings (cont)
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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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.
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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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Aug. 2.^. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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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,
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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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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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Aug. 31.. Council. Day's Proceedings (cojit.)
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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Aug. 31. COUNCTL. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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,
[\page:\
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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Sept. 1. Council, Day's Proceedings (cont)
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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Sept. 1. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont)
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
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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
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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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Sept. 2. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.
Petitioners then sent their petition to the Council of State esta-
blished by the succeeding Parliament, who by their order of 28 Oct.
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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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Oct. (). Council. Day's Proceedings.
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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setting her out for the service ; total 4,400 dollars. Leghorn,
18 June 1052. [2 columm.]
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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Oct. 37. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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,
p. eS); I. 113, p. 60.]
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.
The clause in the 8th article for allowance to be given that all
the provisions may not be issued out in kind is inconvenient.
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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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Oct. 26. CouKCiL; Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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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ber for Abingdon, steward of that court, ordered Rob. Clement,
his bailiff, to prohibit those congregations from meeting at Wanting
town. hall. Begs liberty for them to do so, [1 page,^ Annexing,
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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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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the Admiralty Committee judging too high, have reduced it to
2,100?., which is dd. a day per man, [1 ^(/e.]
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.]
VOL. LXXVII. Nov. "Dec. and Undated.
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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maintained soldiera for Parliamentj and lent money on the public
faith, which is not repaid.
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
£1,705 0
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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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Nov. C. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont)
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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Nov. 21. Council. Day's Proceedings (_cont.)
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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Nov. 24. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.
[1. 7o, pp. Gio-en.]
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.
10. Fiennes, Cooper, Mackworth, Jones, and Wolsley, to con-
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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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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-]
Dec. 5.
Whitehall.
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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Dec. 5. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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
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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;
Lochal>er.
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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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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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Dec. 19. Council. Day's Proceedings (oont.)
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,
70. L Report of ilie Admiralty Committee thereon, admsing a
renewal of the conrniisBion to Stanley to work in the
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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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Dec. 28. Council. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
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.
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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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■ 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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Sec. Thurloe. [ Vol. 69, No, 30o.]
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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 -
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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
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being paid.
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For Betting up lights in the passages at Whitrfiall -
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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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Charles Candler
John Maidstone
William Walker -
Major Blaokmaa
John Owen, stationer -
Mr. Embree -
Wm. Williams
Lt.-Col. John Uose-
Eichd. Soutt -
Ambrose Jones
Treasury Comrs.
Marchmond Needbam
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Treasurers for Dean and
Chapter lands.
Gualter Frost -
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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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Kelaey.
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Navy Comrs,
Adm. Com.
Thomas Brooks
Capt. Jas. Terry,
commander of the
Great Charity.
John Morris,
Gravesend.
Comrs. for sick and
wounded.
Adm. Com.
Gens. Blake and
Penn, Sm/lsure,
Slokes Bay.
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with the Dutch.
having hazarded his life and fortune for the eomm
diley and 4 others that he was a captain of foot and
nee and other ships ; also commander of the Sign
dncing of Jersey, and has not been paid. With no
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convoy, having no guna and tliere being some Dutchmen upon the coast ; also an ocd
victuaUera for provfaiona. Capt. Gwhings is hastening down to them
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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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A<Lii. Com.
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Blackhorne.
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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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Navy Com'
Adm .Com.
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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.
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jidK note of Arthur While, postmaster at Gravcscnd, that Mich, Miles, steward of the Entrance,
has been restored lo liis ship by order of Gen.BUke.and hisfatherhas returned to London.
Asks WhethertheVictoryshaU attend the victualling ships who are coming down. TheGains-
borough has sailed to Lee Road.
..gs the steward's place on the Phosnix for Phil. Mead, son in-law to Mr. Sandford, Justice of
peace for Essex, who will speak for his abiUty and integrity.
ft Plymouth Sound on the SOth, and chased a ship, but she proved to be an Englishman
ying on his station, met a private mim-of-war, who had taken a vessel belonging to Boston. Also
met the Plymouth and the Assurance, which bad pnt her into Scarborough. There are some
Hollanders upon the east coast. Wants beer. . „ . ,. v ,
tended Gen. Penn for a certificate to David Dove's petition for prize money, but he kuew
nothine of it : must refer lo Gen. Bhihe, but hopes the enclosed petition will prevent further
certificate oftwo navy captains.
ee- Admiral Lawson, being at sea, sent to Harwich yesterday, but the two new trigatcs, the
Preston and Maidstone, are still there, having only 80 men and boys apiece. Other stiips
and will sail with the first wind.
s by an Ordinance of 31 March Ust for repair of the highways, carts are hraned to 5 horses each,
and as it wUl be necessary to use from 10 to 15 in each team in bringing timber to the water
side, desire the purveyors may have liberty accordingly ; also for those teams used m brmgmg
iron ordnance from the founders in Kent.
esire an order to the lord of the manor at Whitstaple to restore 130 planks which drifted on
this will prevent "the like Pagan practices for the future. ^, . , „ „
ave examined the iritnesses and papers touching the men's wages belonging to the Harry Bon-
20 April 1653, and ftom thence to 35 June, when she was taken, 110 men, which will amount to
965i. 10s., part ofwhich the captain paid, but how much neither he nor they can 5tate,andtew
of the company are now at home.
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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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Henry Southwood
Tench Young
Mathew Chafe
John Greene, Bept-
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Capt. Eobert Wil-
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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.
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William Donn.Wa/-
Capt. Jos. Cubitt, the
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Capt. Hen. Pack,
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CapL Jere, Smifli,
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Capt. Robt. Taylor,
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Capt. Rog. Jones,
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Major Wm. Burton,
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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.
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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.
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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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Particulars of ships. Tho Converline went on ground a little below the castle i hopes she is not
damaged. Asks for 2 days' leave to go to Woolwich.
Has come in to reviotual, having only sufficient for 2 days. Could not take in hia full proportion
of bread and beer, and upon applying to the victualler at Kinsale for the remainder, was
refused, unless he would take other provisions in proportion. Not having received further
orders from the Commander-in-chiel in Ireland, is observmg theirs.
Certificate that certain pig oak timber, felled by Rich. Brookea, Wm. Auaten, and Wm. Cook, in
April 1653, Btood in the parish of Bray, within Windsor Forest, and not in the pariah or manor
ofWariield.
Haa come in by direction of Vice-Adm, Lawson, and deairea further order. Hia foretopsail is
spht, the victuals spent, and many o£ his men sick, of whom 18 have been put on shore at
storekeeper employed at Harwich. Refer the case to them, judging it beyond their own line
to settle such matters. With note to postpone tho case till Bourne conies up.
Waa ordered for Scotland before he had received all the stores allowed, and has neither staysdl
Dor shallop, though one was sent to Harwich after he was gone. Desires a boat may be sent
to him at once, or the boat he has will drown some of his men, which has lately happened to
some in the fleet.
Gave Mr. Foortmans an account of the frigates that came in his company from the General, and
another will be sent to the Admiralty Commiasioners.
Is now under Capt. Rich. Badiley ; hopes Archer will consider of the wages due to him from
the Fortune, and excuse him for leaving her, as he had very bad health while on the Irish
coast ; was in her during the Dungeness and Portland fights.
Galway, but haa been forced in by the atorms i the Greyhound came out with him but parted.
WiU sail for Galway to see if he can meet with any rogues on the coast ; deaires order to come
home before Sept., as his ship wants repairing, and being the best sailer upon the coast, she
ought to be rebuilt.
Petition for relief, having lost his right leg in service at sea, and been discharged from the
hospital as incurable. With certificate of Hum. Fox, steward of the Bear, that he was ad-
mitteil into St. Bartholomew's Hospital on 7 Sept. ] 6S3, and discharged 23 May 1654.
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Capt. Edw. Tarleton,
Capt, Math. Browne,
Wren pink. Kin^s
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Sy. Beckley and 5
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Capt. Phil. Holland,
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Downs.
Vioe-Adm. Lawson
Fairfax. Downs.
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Capt. Robt. Teasey,
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Haven.
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own hard labour.
Sends two muster hooks. The boat is almost huilt, they only wait a wind to go for Ireland with
Col. Hewson. Wanta many neoessariea, the atorea being spent, so will not he fit to stay out
Mr. Walley supplied him with 20/. to pay tor the boat and procure necessaries. Put to sea with
Col. Hewson for Dublin, but the wind coming west, was forced in agun.
cannot he obtained to send them.
Mr. Ehocesler, surgeon of the Taunton, having resigned on account of a law suit, had liberty to
provide another, and engaged Mr. Ward, and as he is much commended by the company,
desires a warrant for supply of his cheat, the ship being about to sail.
Details of ships. Wishes the master shipwright would attend to his duties;! has not seen
him since he left them in London, and the less care he takes the greater the burden upon
others. Wrote the Ordnance oflicers to send a person to look after the gunners' stores, but has
not received any answer. It is not safe for him to meddle with their duties, although con-
strained to do BO.
To similar effect ; sends account of provisions required, and desires some persona may be appointed
to see them despatched. A surgeon ia wanted for the Unicom, and if not appointed at once,
the eick will suffer.
Went to the Orkney Isles by order ot the Generals, and after much tempestuous weather, in
which he tore his cables to pieces, went to Ayr. As he is to wait upon the army in Scotland,
asks for two new cables, a boat, ice. Noted thai Mr. Walley is to supply him.
Being in command of the Triumph in the Lee Boad last Feb., the lieutenant of the White Eaven
came on board, and stated that Capt. Hen. Southwood, his commander, had orders to go to
sea, and that they wanted 80 men and bad not above 30 efficient, hut hoped to get more in
their voyage. Three days after the Eaven sailed without obtaining more men, as the Triumph
was lying below her in the river, pressing men for herself.
Petition tor reUef for herself and two children. Her husband, Andrew Holbrooke, was quartcr-
maater of the Swiftsni'c, and in drying the ship's bread room, he met with an accident and loat
his life. With certificates in confirmation from Jonas Poole and 8 othera, and John Harris,
churchwarden, and 3 others.
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constable, and 7
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Wm. Knowles, clerk
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Capt. John Parker,
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Capt. Hen. Halsell,
Capt. Eich. Lyons,
Comr. Peter Fett,
Capt. Edmund
Thomson, Advan-
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Capt. Lionel Lane,
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Joan Holbrooke,
widow.
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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.
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Navy Com"
Adm. Cora.
Comrs. for
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Navy Com"
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Chalham.
Thos. Beaumont,
steward of the
Eailland Merchant.
Geo. Jones, ship-
wright, and 4 others.
Geo. Kendall, Uept-
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Navy Comrs,
Wm. King -
Major N. Bourne,
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Major N. Bourne,
Harwich.
Major N. Bourne,
Major N. Bourne -
Capt. Jno. Sherwin,
Hull.
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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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Capt. Hen. Halsell,
Flgmouth.
Capt. John Bourne,
theSssex,Fli/moutk
Sound.
Jas. Moodie, clerk
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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-
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Cap. Jonathan Hide,
Hound, Portsmouth.
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Deakius have his pay as oeoasional Rear-Admiral of the White ; Capts. Wm. Goodson and Jos.
Jordan, as occasional Vioe-Admlrals of the Blue and Bed i and Capt. John Sloaies, as occasional
Bear-Admiral of the Blue. With note from Stoakes that he had an order from the Generals for
wearing a flag from 15 Dec. 1653 to 8 July 1654.
Order for 100 cwt. of tallow for the squadron, of which the George is Admiral
Order for turning over the seamen in the Hope, Marie, and Wildman, to the George and Andrew,
the ships to be laid up at Woolwich or Deplford.
The Expedition and Sorlings have arrived for orders, having been repaired at Plymouth, and the
Bahnouth has returned to her station. Is doing his best to furnish the brewhouses with water
to make the beer required.
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soldier in his company, that he may receive his pay for 4 months' service in the loth whelp.
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To the same effect. Wants 10 or
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of several ships, has sent a portion
the remainder, asks directions.
Has brought the Merlin into Dover P
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greatest trouble will be to keep his men.
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discovered until she was hauled on shore ; Capt, Smith will lose no time in pro
her to Deptford ; will sail himself the nest tide with a convoy of provisions for th
Iiarge Capt. Valentine Tatnell ivith running fVom a Brest man-of-war, receiving mon
as a convoy to other ships, taking wine and money from others by force, and go
and leaving his vessel in danger of being surprised by the' enemy. Also with bks
men on shore, receiving more pay than was due, and appropriating stores belongin,
eaires that the grataities ordered by the Admiralty Committee to 4 decayed gu
boatswain named may be paid to Maurice Jones.
The Falmouth having arrived, asks if she is to be sheathed. The Centurion and C
came in from the Downs, and sailed for the west. Is promised a supply ot beer ne
then hopes to perfect all other wants.
Account of deficiencies in weight in 215 barrels of powder, part of 300 delivered in
by Rich. BlackwaU of the Sarah ot Plymouth, total l,S88 lbs.
lilion for his arrears of pay for services in the White Raven, taken by the Dutch,
set on shore at Holy Island, with the loss of all he had. With reference thereon
aving been tallowed and refitted for 8 months, has retm'ned to his station by
Generals. The Seahorse hoy, employed as a scout along the bay, has been to Po
a new mast, and to be revictualled.
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Sent account of proceedings on his slation, and the confession of Jno. Baldock. Has since
Encloses account by J. Senior, his clerk of the check, of the condition and wants of the ship,
and desires order therein, as also whether he shall send to Portsmouth for his proportion of
beer.
Order for the Hope to be graved and fitted for service -.-...
Has supplied the Colchester with anchors, and n-ill send one by her for the Bason frigate at Har-
wich ; they need only send the chain pumps. Is glad all the frigates have got out of the haven
without damage-
Account of stores required for the Pearl and Merlin frigates - . . . .
Sends amended accounts for stores delivered. Business is much hindered through the defect in
the beer ; desires they will remind the victuallers to put 10 irou hoops on each butt instead of 6 ;
more bread is required ; wants two dozen compasses, The new frigate is nearly ready to launch ;
wants her masts and anchors sent down. -Mr. Leverland has received 1 ,400 tons of the Swedish
iron, which will cost the State 19/. a ton besides duty. Asks what they pay Mr. Ingram for
nails.
In the late scuffle with the fish hankers, was forced to make use of his prisoners to man hia ship,
being only allowed 130 men, including sick and wounded ; this has not only made him but the
enemy sensible of our weakness, and as he desires to avoid shame io himself and dishonour to
hia country, suggests that it would be better to send out fewer ships, but well manned. Pro-
poa.ils thereon. Asks directions as to answering salutes from the Dutch. Having neglected
bis private aifeirs, begs to retire, as peace is now concluded with the polentest enemy at
Have paid most of the ships that were in the Downs, and expect on their return thither to meet
the remainder of the squadron. Major Bourne will now be with them and inform them of the
wants of the ships. Hope a seasonable supply, as well as hearths for the Hnby and Diamond.
Directed Mr. White to supply and dispatch the Pearl and MerHn, but the surgeons and clerks
of the cheek will want what he cannot furnish. Desire he may he ordered to pay them some
money. Particulars of the gunners' wants for Mr. Payler.
Have paid off 9 ships at Deal, and as the Sovereign and James are gone np the river, desire order
for their payment at Chatham, and for pajing the workmen there. Will leave their clerks to
pay off the other.? as they eome in.
Recommends John Weale, purser, for employment under General Blake - - - -
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Capt. Joseph Cobitt,
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E. Hopkins and
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imprest to enable him to fit himself for the voyage.
Depositions, that being bound to Virginia with other ships, the Ruby ran info, the Report on
17 Jail. 1654, and sunk her, which might have been avoided if she had kept on her course.
Will haul his ship on shore to grave and clean next week, when the victnals will be ready ; they
have hegun to brew the beer. Wants a boatswain and aluwatd ; his clerk of (he check would
undertake the duties of both.
Order to pay off the Ducheas at Deptford, and survey her defects and wants
Order to make out a bill to Richard Nutt for il. 10s.
Petition for the cook's place in the Phcenix, having been in the service 10 yeara. With certi-
ficate by Capt. Jno. Umpherty of his 16 months' service in the Friendship.
Has come in io victual ; wants to come up to the Hope to impress men from the colliera and
other ahipa going up and down.
Account of arms seized by Capt. Philip Gethiugs of the Preston, in a French flyboat, bound to
Hopes his bill for Z,dOO,'., charged on the Navy Treasurer, will be met. All the frigates ordained
for the western guard are gone to their stations. The Warwick brought in a French prize
with fish, and returned to sea, but not before her men had plundered a little too much, which
cannot be prevented so long as the great liberty exists of their having all between decks.
Is hauling on shore to grave and clean, and as the victualler has orders to furnish provisions,
begs to victual for 6 or 8 months ; asks whether he is to carry 100 or 140 men, mcluding the
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ThoB. Pott, master,
and Thofl. Jones,
mate of the John
and Thomaa, and
Wm. Wilkinson,
captain of the Ex-
Capt. Mic. Nutton,
Satisfaction, Liver-
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Capt. Giles Shelley,
the Colchester.
Harwich.
John Giffing, boat-
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Hsh, Deptford.
Wm. Haughfen -
Capt. Hen Hatscll,
Capt. Mic. Nutton,
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but It is much decayed by long keeping. f '
The coopers not having brought any hoops, and there being none to be had, they have returned.
As Thos. Hughes has not arrived, they must not depend upon his survey. The Paragon has ft
hoy attending her to impress men ; the captain has ordered Ihem to be entered into wages and
victuals the day they are pressed, although they may be kept on the hoy for days ; asks if this
IS to he allowed, and what is to be given to those who press them. The Golden Falcon wants a
rder that such provisions as cannot be carried in the victualling ships for the squadron of which
the George is admiral be put on hoard the Hope victualler.
der for the victuallers to supply the said squadron with 6 months' provisions at Plymouth
may be cheeked by the books ; also a list of stores required. Received orders ftom the Admi-
ralty Committee to dispose of the iron for the advantage of the Stale. Will launch the new
Mgate m a fortnight ; considering this, the sale of stores, and tho payment of the fleet, craves
the attendance of some of their number. '
sires the removal of his steward, who has threatened to pick a hole in his coat beeanso he will
not sign bQls for clothes, value 38/., falsely alleged to have been sold smce Capt. Lightfoot
nds the carpenter, boatswain, and master gnnn«r's account of provisions and stores under their
charge.
nvoyed in several of the fishing boats, and left a few behind. Heard there were some pirates
on the coast, but did not see any. Is ordered by Major Burton to proceed to Harwich for
victuals, having only sufficient for i days,
the same effect --.--.....
rtifieate that the accounts of Thos. Pointer, clctk of the check in the Soverrign, and the boats-
wain and carpenter, are correctly made up.
rder that the list annexed of 148 ships, frigates, &c., belonging to the navy in their several
ranks, be tho establishment for the future whereby they are to be paid.
draft or model of a second-rate ship to carry 60 guns.
der for a sufficient quantity of timber to be provided for building 3 second-rate ships at Dept-
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ready in a week. Sends deposition of himself and officers before
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several Dutch ships, and that after several broadsides, she was sur
being to leeward, and havmg little wind, could not assist, and for ih
after their convoys into Leifh Road.
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French coast, with the Constant Warwick and the Warwick. Is
Portsmouth.
s the unrulmcEs of the seamen and soldiers who have unsigned ticke
not wishing to resent it themselves, send three of the worst, to he d
With information of Hen. Tilson that he heard 3 soldiers wranglin
groats, being all they bad, for two sixpences, they told him if the
their tickets, they wonld cut and shish them.
nd the drafts and plans of the master shipwrights for building 2nd
eposition as to an assault committed by Capt. Isaac Woodgroom and
from Smyrna, upon the Heutenant of the Newbery, while at Dartford
ccounts of provisions contracted or declared for, and of those issued
guard, at London, Dover, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Harwich, Kmsale,
0 move the Admiralty Committee to sign an enclosure respecting
building by Comr. Pett, and to contract with the gunfounder for eonv
will grow bad.
as found a suitable mast at Portsmouth. Has had a snrvey of his defe
and victualling, and hopes to be soon ready to sail.
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shati pay the excise.
le beer and bread on board are very defective, am
t>efore making a fresh supply ; if that arrives, hopes
ga pardon for troubling him with the abortive issue
Long knew him at Lynn ; he is disabled by a wo
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victual the Phoenix and Bristol at Chatham, the fo
the latter 150 men and 38 guns.
ey will find by the accounts that 4,000 men's victual
larger quantity will be required than is in store. As
and pickled under 3 weeks, desire a declaration for
make the necessary provision,
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f the check, and sends specimens of
only needs small repairs, and may
jimners' stores, and she is now laden
; the dispatch of badness, but many
«by much add to the demurrage.
to Bristol, and are willing to enter
so as to pay them for the time they
00 men more for 6 months for the
imprest bills for the amount,
of 100 cwt. of Castile soap, to |be
the officers of the respective ships,
whereof the Swiftsure is admiral -
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, impressed by thfi steward's mate of
fective beer, will observe their order
ovisions. While in Chester water,
ged in procuring fresh water.
named in it to transport the Council
provide 2 spare carriages for each of
be in escoss of those already there,
as of beer ; hopes she will he rigged
with the victuallers' agent respecting
weather is cooler, so it will be maoh
of ships.
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hia handwriting.
They have ordered a sarvey of the Parados at Deptford ; she
be speedily fitted for service.
Took up a vessel at Woolwich to carry the Basing's guns and
and waiting for a convoy to the Hope. Have not neglecte
captains demand before they are ready to receive, and the
Jno. Prower and 3 others have brought in French prize
the State's service. Ask notice when they are entered.
summer expedition, at 7i<i. a maa per day, and to make ou
Order for the distribution amongst Gen. Penn'a squadron
received from the Prize Commissioners and charged upon
There are 300 t«ns of old hemp in the stores at Blackwall an
Aaks a warrant for discharge of Tho. Jenkins, an apprentic
the Arms of Holland.
Has landed the money, and as soon as he has changed the de
for transporting the Council over, having only T weeks' p
had 12 men drowned by the upsetting of the longboat, engj
Encloses a letter sent to him ; desires directions to the ahip
Having received an order from the Admiralty Committee to
the mortar pieces at Portsmouth, asks whether they are to
and whether there are to be limbers to all of them.
Has set the mast of the Essex, and supphed her with 48 tu
and will have sailed by the time promised. Conferred,
the bad beer, but the brewers wQl supply no more till the
behind nnleas some other course is thought on. Departure
Have set the mainmast, and it the remiunder of the beer ai;
found defective, will be able to observe theh- orders on Fn
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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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cable, and might have been at Inverloohy bat he
der-in-chicf of the garrison there, with leave of Capt.
If for the purpose of building a small vessel to carry
-arrison ; as it will bo less charge to the State than
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t is defidked out of the pay of the officers and seamen
pendants bought of Robt. Withers, and will pay it
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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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Jersey, Harwich.
Thoe. Britton
Capt. Fras. Wil-
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Comr. Peter Pett,
Chatham.
Manlie CalHs, Dept-
Capt. Fras. Cran-
will. Hare, Chester
Jno. Salkeld, the
Colchester, Hope.
L, Wright, Charter-
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John Pitaon, Ports-
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Com. Thos. Fowler,
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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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Capt. Hen. Hatsell,
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Capt. Thos. Thomp-
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Capt, John Sorman
Capt. Thos. Sankey,
Adviser, Harwich.
Capt. Joseph Cubitt,
Capt. Jno. Bourne,
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Capt.Edw,Tarleton,
Islip, Liverpool.
Capt. Robt. Clarke,
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Capt. Anlh, Young,
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order of Capt. Jno. Bouroe, commander of the Essex.
tition foramaster's place, having so served in the Gift under Capt Dickinson. With
of Capt. Sam. Dickinson in liis favour.
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and there Is much danger of losing her m the North Channel.
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and shot, out of some of the garrisons.
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their ckithes. Will advise the treasurers' agent, eo that the money may be in re
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in their certificate of 10 May last, from which Messrs. Starling and Castle, who built
and Dover, ought to be excluded, for non-performance of covenants.
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ships are mostly dispersed.
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ying on his station, met 5 raerchaot ships bound up the Severn, and as there were
men-of-war about, convoyed them to Lundy, and gave notice to the Lizard and Ni
Crooks Haven. Eeceive'd their order for Capt. Penrose, who is fitting at Kinsale,
Greyhound has just been, and gone for Dublin,
tanks for his removal into the Fortsmouth ; will put to sea with all expedition
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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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and expect an account from him. There are some bankers yet to sell at Plymouth, an
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wiil sail lo the Hope on Friday.
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anchors.
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harbour victuals, or break op her sea store. The Crow has sailed.
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of Soilly and Barbadoes, under Sir Geo. Ayscue, as midshipman in the Mary, and in the engBKe-
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Came in for sails, victuals, &c. ; haa been detained by the weather, but hopes to proceed to his
station to-morrow. Particulars of the movements of ships.
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and inform them that the Major-General and all the rest on board the squadron were well, and
only wanted the Indian, who has not yet joined. The wind is at S.S.W.
who signalled, being in distress for want of provisions, by holding up empty cans and platters ;
found they had but 2 days' at half allowance, to which they had been confined for some days.
C^uld not then supply them with the 1* days' provisions demanded, as no boat conid lie by her
side, but will do so, and then proceed to his station, as ordered by Capt. Bourne.
His account sent up will show that he has not expended a penny more than needed in repidr of his
pink i had he been timely supplied with money to discharge his engagements, would have long
since been at his station.
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Barbadoes, and they are now in the river waiting for a wind.
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masts. Wants an anchor for Capt. Allen of the Advice, and some cables, and oars for his own
ship and the Fagons.
Afier receiving his provisions at Kewcastle, set sail, but the weather proving very bad, was forced
into the Firth.
Certificate that Abr. Barnes, soldier, served in the Assurance, but came sick from shipboard, and
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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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to come in to the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall from the subscribers
to the Yorkshire engagement. [Vol. 74, A^o. lOCa,]
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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GENERAL INDEX.
\e London and Westminetcr.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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
(3).
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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENEEAL INDEX.
607
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENEEAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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, 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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENEEAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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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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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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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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GENEBAL mDEX.
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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GENERAL ESTDEX.
, 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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GENEP..1. IHDES.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
646
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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GENERAL INDEX.
647
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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GENEEAL nfDEX.
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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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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GENEEAL INBEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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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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Parliament, the late, 20, 21, 22, 27. 34, 56,61.
69, 79, 9S, 96, 109, 124, 127 (2), 136
148 (2), 157(2), 159, 160(2), 167.
262, 265, 384, 394 (2), 397, 300, 311,
315,332,333,363,399,418.
Acts of, 38, 41, 49, 105.
, , committee of, clerks, &c. of,
446.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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669
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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673
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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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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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GENERAL INDEX.
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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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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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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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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This series is in contintmtion of the Irish Stale Papers commencing with
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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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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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