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CONTENTS OP THIS VOLUME.
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Preface -...-... yii
Table of Attendances of the Couxcil op State - - xxviii
Calendar ----- --1
Warrants of the Council of State, Generals of the Fleet, 4.')9
&c.
Warrants of the Council of State for Payment of Money- 482
Letters and Papers relating to the Navy, &c. - - 493
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Index .... ... 623
Errata - .- . . _ -718
PREFACE.
The present Tolume opens with a fresh Council of State,
consisting, like the last, of 41 members, 20 of whom had
been on the previous, and 18 on some former Council, so
that three colonels, Ingoldsby, Norton, and Sidney, were the
only new element. The meetings held before its sudden
interruption in April 1653 were 121, and the average
attendance was 19 '4 ; Bradshaw being present 119 times,
Cromwell only 55.
Of the coup d'etat by which, on April 19th, 1653, Crom-
well put an end to that fraction of the Long Parliament
popularly known as the Rump Parliament, very little
notice occurs in the State Papers. There is an unfortunate
Mattis in the Council of State order books, from April 16th
to 28th (p. 283 note). Yet Council did sit on the 19th of
April, as proved by several unimportant orders relating
to Admiralty matters, passed on that day, of which the
originals exist (p. 286).
Vague rumours of what had transpired soon reached the
fleet, then riding at Spithead, under Generals Deane and
Monk. The Generals first complain of silence from head-
quarters, and beg particulars of the late revolution. When
they receive a letter written on April 20th, they acknow-
ledge "the strange and various acts of Providence," but
question whether, in this great revolution, anybody takes
care of them and of naval affairs (p. 289). One corre-
spondent's heart rejoices within him to hear the news
(p. 289) ; and he looks upon it as the dawning of the day
of redemption, there being a want of a stream of justice
in that supreme judicature (p. 292).
Viu PREFACE.
Viscount Conway writes that nothing could be more
pleasing to all degrees of men than the dissolution of these
Parliament men ; that a large part of the army is in Lon-
don, but will not be needed, as all is very quiet, and
nobody stirs for the Parliament (p. 298). Still a feeling
of uncertainty prevailed ; the authority of those who were
acting in the impress of mariners, &c., was questioned,
since the power whence theirs was derived had ceased to
exist (pp. 321, 329) ; and even the Acts of the late Par-
liament were made light of by those who wished to disobey
them (p. 330).
A petition was presented by the City of London which
gave offence to Council,, but its purport does not transpire
(pp. 347-8).
The only serious disturbance that occurred was at Wol-
verhampton, where a group of frolicsome youths thought
fit to erect a Maypole, and set up a dance around it, in
token of their hilarity at " the happy tidings of that most
" glorious and never to be forgotten achievement, of dis-
" solving the late Parliament." But two " most rigid and
" malicious presbyters " complained of their sport, and
incensed the justices of the peace, who summoned the
young men to answer for their conduct (p. 313). They
appealed to Cromwell, but the Council of State, hearing
that there had been tumultuous meetings in and about the
place, on pretence of this Maypole, sent down Quarter-
master-General Grosvenor to suppress the tumult, using
the troops quartered there, if needful, and to apprehend
the offenders (p. 371).
On the other hand, a correspondent writing from
Minehead, says, " we in the country are much amazed at
" the dissolving of Parliament. The honest party hope
" better times thereby, but the time-servers are startled,
" and the malignants perplexed " (p. 304).
PREFACE. ix
The perplexity of the malignants may be well explained
by the constitution, of Cromwell's Council of State ; one of
the new members was Sam. Moyer, who had been chairman
of- the Haberdashers' Hall Committee, and vras one of the
" seven great sequestrators of England," and another was
Col. Tomlinson, who had charge of the late King from his
imprisonment at Carisbrooke to "Windsor, St. James's, and
at length to the scaffold (p. 339). It contained only three
names, besides that of •Cromwell, which were on the pre-
ceding Council, viz.. Col. Rich, Norton, Sir Gilb. Pickering,
and Walter Strickland, and only six more that had been on
any former Council. Amongst the names omitted are most
of the lawyers, Bradshaw, the two lord chief justices
RoUe and St. John, the two commissioners of the great
seal Lisle and Whitelock, and Attorney- General Prideaux.
On the other hand the military element was strongly
increased. It numbered three major-generals, one lieu-
tenant-general, six colonels, one major, and one captain ;
Viscount Lisle was the only peer on the board, but his
attendances were few, and there were three knights.
Its meetings were 242, from the end of April to October,
but though its members were 31 in number, the average
attendance was only 10-27 ; Strickland's attendances were
the most numerous, 189, Cromwell and Maj.-Gen. Des-
borow's each 161.
The new Council of State met for the first time on April
29th, and Major-Gen. Lambert was chosen President.
Their first order was for an account of the state of the
treasuries ; the next day they appointed a Committee for
taking the accounts of the kingdom (pp. 299, 301), and
numerous changes were quietly effected in almost every
department of the administration.
The replacing of the late Parliament by one to be chosen
by Cromwell himself, was the next important step. It
X PREFACE.
was at first proposed that the number should be 70, that
of the Jewish Sanhedrim, but that idea was enlarged and
the number almost doubled, and it was said that all the
lords stiU residing within the commonwealth should be
summoned to attend personally on all occasions of emer-
gency (p. 339). The original summons by Cromwell to
Praise God Barebone to sit as member for the city of
London, will be found under date of June 6th (p. 386).
The preface to the last volume of this Calendar (p. xxiii)
recorded the approach of troubles with the court of
Tuscany, owing to the seizure by the English, in the port
of Leghorn, of the Phoenix, a vessel which had been cap-
tured from them by the Dutch. Capt. Badiley vindicated
the proceeding on the double plea that it was done far
enough off to be beyond reach of the cannon of the fort
guns, and that a port was not considered to be violated
when there were no fire-arms used ; pleading that Capt.
Cox, the agent employed, had not fired a shot in the capture.
He argued further the strength of the inducements.
That the ship was so excellent a sailer that it would serve
as a model for the Hollanders ; that it would betray
other ships, by its English build, and by putting on English
colours ; and moreover, as a climax of exasperation, that
young Tromp, having taken by treachery an English ship,
the Samuel, had brought her into Leghorn, with the
English colours trailing under her poop.
Capt. Appleton, one of the agents in the capture of the
Phoenix, further complicated matters by attempting to
seize a Dutch mariner and suspected spy from a sentinel
on Leghorn Mould, for which action the Grand Duke had
him seized and imprisoned, without access of friends, in
the Castle of Pisa ; the Duke wrote at the same time to
Badiley, throAving the blame upon Appleton personally, and
not on the republic of England, for which he professed
PREFACE. si
sincere estimation (pp. 4, 5, 31). Badiley entreated that
Appleton migM be released, and left to be called to account
in England (p. 5). The Grand Duke complied, though
not till Appleton had been four days in captivity ; he
was then removed under a strong guard, and kept two
days more at Porto Ferraro, after which he was allowed to
join Capt. Badiley on board the Paragon, on condition
that he should be confined to that ship (p. 46) . BadUey
acknowledged the courtesy of his release by suspending
Appleton from his command ; but at length the Grand
Duke consented that he should retain his command till
the end of the present dispute with Holland (p. 195).
The Dutch were extremely mortified to find that then
prize had slipped through their hands, and declared they
would rather have lost six of their own ships (p. 24).
Van Galen, the Admiral, who was absent at the time,
stormed with rage on hearing that the frigate was lost, and
told the Grand Duke that young Tromp would lose his
head for his neglect when he got home, unless his father
did some notable exploit meantime. It was remarked that
the capture of the Phcsnix was on St. Andrew's day, when
the Dutch used to make a feast at Leghorn ; but on that
day, to ingratiate themselves with the Italians, they had
engaged a friar to preach to all the captains and merchants
on board, and their subsequent misfortune was thought a
just judgment on their time-serving.
The angry Hollanders and also the French at Leghorn
combined to keep vip a feeling of irritation in the mind of
the Grand Duke against England (pp. 40, 105), and ho
wrote to the Council of State desiring satisfaction for
the Dutch, on the plea that the hostility had been com-
mitted in his port (p. 53) . They answered that they would
summon Appleton immediately to England, to answer for
his misconduct to Parliament and Council, as they should
XU PREFACE.
be most unwilling that the Grand Duke should be pre-
judiced by his civility to the English in his port.
At this juncture the tidings reached Italy of a great
overthrow given to the English fleet u.nder Gen. Blake,
for to such dimensions grew the rumour in passing through
Holland of the slight repulse in the Downs of Nov. 30th.
These tidings showed the English fleet in Italy the futility of
expecting any help from England (pp. 94, 107), and still
further inclined the Grand Duke to do "what is usual in
" this world, join himself with the strongest." A letter
which he received from " the person called Charles II."
did not lead him to show favour to the partizans of the
Parliament of England (pp. 133, 317). He first refused
to allow any more merchant ships to discharge then'
freights on Leghorn Mould, and thus the ships were not
in a condition to engage in warfare ; and then, although
the Dutch fleet of 27 men-of-war prevented the English
ships in Leghorn from uniting with those at Porto Eerraro,
and made their force of six men-of-war and 14 merchant
ships very unequal to that of the enemy, he issued a stern
order to Capt. Badiley, either to surrender an English
vessel in pawn for the Phoenix, or to cause all the English
men-of-war to depart from the port within 10 days
(pp. 133-4, 148, 189, 201).
Capt. Badiley, then at Porto Eerraro, exerted his utmost
energies to strengthen his fleet by men and guns from the
merchant ships (pp. 189, 201), and when the crisis arrived,
he sailed out, plying near the imprisoned vessels, so as to
succour them should they succeed in breaking through
tlieir formidable opponents (p. 195). The conflict took
place on March 4th, but the issue was signally disastrous,
for of the six ships which attcmp1,ed to force their passage,
only one escaped to join Badiley. The Bonadventure was
blown up by the firing of her own powder ; the iSampsou
PREFACE. xiii
was fired by a Dutch fire-ship ; the Leopard, in which was
Capt. Appleton, was surrendered by her crew, contrary to
the will of the captain, who declared that though there was
no hope of saving her, he would rather liare blown her up
than given her up ; and the Peregrine and another were
taken and burned (p. 214). Of their crews only 280
sound and 90 wounded men remained, and these were all
turned adrift, without clothes and victuals, at Leghorn,
where the English agent took them in charge, and sent
most of them off to man the ships hiring in Venice for
Enghsh service (pp. 223, 234, 284).
The surviving officers taken, Appleton, Marsh, and
Seaman, complained of great incivility on the part of their
captors, but after the lapse of a few months, the agent,
Longland, procured their release, on his own personal bond,
with that of two other English merchants in Leghorn,
that they should travel to Holland, and there surrender
themselves prisoners of war.
The English Government, after this transaction, threw
ofE the semblance of displeasure against the agents in the
regaining of the Phoenix ; Capt. Owen Cox obtained for
each of the men concerned in the exploit a gift of 10^.,
and he himseK received the liberal grant of 500^.*
(pp. 161, 376).
The disaster in Italy was however more than compen-
sated by successes near home. The Dutch had gained a
slight advantage near the Ness, as already alluded to, on
Nov. 30th, and a Dutch fleet of 90 sail plied unmolested
between Eolkstone and Dover (p. 10), but a few weeks
later, the scale was turned. On Peb. 18th, the English
fleet of 60 vessels, under Generals Monk, J31ake, and
* A few of the later particulars of this transaution, though named here,
do not appear in the present, but ■wiU be found in the next volume. — Ed.
XIV PREFACE.
Deane, encountered Van Tromp with 80 sail, and, after
a tliree days' contest, signally defeated Mm, taking or
destroying 17 men-of-war, and taking 50 merchant ships
and 1,500 prisoners. Gen. Blake receired a severe wound
in the thigh, but great care was taken to afford him
the best medical assistance. He was landed at Ports-
mouth, and when, a few weeks later, he grew worse,
the Council of State sent down Drs. Prideaux and Bates
in all haste, in a carriage with six horses, to attend him
(p. 199). This was on March 6th ; by March 14th he was
in a hopeful condition ; but his recovery was slow, and
Dr. Dan. Whistler still remained purposely to attend him,
though with hopes checked by the motto " De senibus
non temere speranclum" (pp. 213, 218, 224). However
the General was soon able to return to his duties.
A letter of congratulation and thanks was sent by the
Council of State to the Generals on their recent victory,
and the men were included in the thanks (pp. 183, 188).
A few months later the enemy were out again in
force, and whilst the English fleet was at the Dogger
bank in search of them, they sailed into Dover harbour,
firing at several vessels, and threatening the town (p. 358).
The English fleet meanwhile made steadily for the coast
of Holland, and on June 2nd, 1653, encoimtered the
Dutch, and were again victorious, sinking or burning 20
ships, and taking several more, but so severe was the
contest that, at its close, they had but 16 rounds of
powder and shot left for each gun ; the loss of men in
the whole fleet was reported at only 120, but amongst
them was the brave old General Deane. He was much
regretted by the country, and although there was a strong
wish expressed to avoid the recurrence of the heavy
expenditure which had attended the funeral of Cromwell's
son-in-laAV, Ircton, enough was done to testify respect. A
PEEFACE. XV
committee was appointed to consider liow the corpse should
be brought from Woolwich, and to make arrangements
for a public funeral, limiting the expense to 6001. (pp.
402, 410, 425).
The State barges were first ordered to be at the Tower on
Friday, June 24, between 12 and 1 o'clock, and the Lord
Mayor and aldermen of London, tlie Commissioners of the
Great Seal and the Judges, were invited to attend the body
thence to Westminster bridge, where it was to arrive at
7 o'clock ; but the meeting place was afterwards appointed
to be in the Star Chamber, Whitehall, between 4 and 5
p.m. (pp. 429, 434). Por the water procession, barges and
watermen, not exceeding 350, were ordered to be impressed,
guns to be planted on the banks of the river at certain
distances, and the Lieutenant of the Tower was ordered to
deliver out powder for firing as the procession passed
(p. 479). Of the actual ceremony no details are given,
but the expenses amounted to 800?., not 600?. as proposed
(p. 491).
To return to the war with Holland. A few days after
Gen. Deane's death, six of the Dutch West India ships
"Vrere taken, sunk,' or burnt near the Flie, on their homeward
voyage ; their East India ships were laid wait for, and their
only body of men-of-war, 58 ships that were left together,
were blocked up in the Weilings by Blake and Monk
(pp. 899, 419). These reverses naturally brought about
the desire for peace, and before the end of the month,
an envoy, bearing a wliite flag on the mast of his pin-
nace, sailed up the Thames to enter into a treaty,
arriving in time to witness the solemnity of a day of
thanksgiving kept on June 23rd for the victory lately
gained (pp. 435-6).
In spite of the successes at sea, the obtaining of a
sufficient supply of mariner.^ was one of the greatest
SVl PREFACE.
difficulties with which the Government had to cope
(pp. 22, 28, 83). This may be partly accounted for by the
inherent loyalty of the sailors to their King, partly by
their knowledge that should they meet at sea any of the
revolted fleet, under Prince Eupert, they might have to
measure arms against their own countrymen ; but most of
all, probably, by the delay and uncertainty in the payment
of their wages, and in the distribution of the prize money,
in case they captured any of the enemy's vessels.
To counteract this difficulty, Parliament, in December
1652, oflFered encouragements to mariners in the shape of
better provision for the sick and wounded, higher wnges,
and a better mode of sharing prizes (pp. 42, 43), and also
devised plans for relief of the widows, &c. of those slain in
service (p. 80). These were at first productive of good
results, and men came in cheerfully and ia good numbers
(p. 84).
The relief was but temporary however ; for on Jan. 26th,
we find the Council of State reduced to the expedient of
ordering a supply from the Thames watermen, upon whose
obedience there was a strong hold in the fact that if they
were refractory, they were to forfeit the liberty of rovsdng
in the Thames (pp. 126, 294).
The impressing of the Tyne keelmen was attempted, but
they had no clothes, nor means of procuring any, " and
" such nasty creatures on board would do more harm
" than good," it was said. The captain who did press
50 of them was forced to discharge them, on account of
" the mighty clamour of their wives " (p. 853).
In March a stop was put to the granting of privateers'
commissions until the fleet should be supplied, and the
Generals had leave to take men out of privateers (p. 217),
and later one or two each were allowed to be taken out
of fishing boats (pp. 377-8).
PEEFACE. XVii
Vessels were also sent with press warrants to take men
from collier and other trading vessels, homeward bound,
leaving them only a crew sufficient to carry their ships
safely home. To escape impress, the spare men were often
put ashore many miles distant from their ports, and made
their way home by land (p. 317).
Numerous instances are recorded of men receiving press
money, and never appearing ; of some indeed who made it
their business to go from one town to another that was likely
to be visited by the press-masters, receive the money, and
then decamp, go elsewhere, and receive it again (pp. 22,
234, 329, 364). Some seamen hid from the press, and
could not be found except by dragging them from their
beds at night, or hunting them out of cliffs and rocks
(pp. 226, 228, 324, 338). Others tried to escape by taking
to the plough and spade (p. 277).
But little assistance could be obtained from the mayors
and constables of the seaport toAvns, as they were often
men engaged in commerce, wanting mariners, and fearful
of incurring the dislike of the seamen of their native
towns (pp. 241, 281, 329, 377,448). The military autho-
rities were on several occasions applied to, and Col.
Overton, Governor of Hull, threatened the constables, and
also the Mayor of Grimsby, to send tliem to sea if they
opposed instead of aiding the press (p. 356).
Instances occur of deserters after impress being sent to
prison, but released too soon to make the punishment
severe (pp. 361, 377).
The press-masters had a weary time of it, meeting with
little countenance from the local authorities, with much
abuse, and sometimes with blows (pp. 349, 361). Nor did
they escape blame from official quarters, on account of
their impressing unfit men, freshwater men, landsmen, and
xvm PEEFACE,
labourers, either from the impossibility of finding seamen,
or from their own corruption in receiving bribes from the
mariners to allow them to slip away, that they might
engage themselves on merchant vessels or privateers,
" preferring to serve any master rather than the State "
(pp. 22, 49, 277, 287, 304, 306, 823).
The papers relating to the Navy are numerous in the
present and succeeding volumes, but many of them merely
relate to the equipment of ships, supply of officers, &c.
These are tabulated at the end of each volume, while
the more important, such as relate to the engagements
with the Dutch, or such as illustrate the general feeling
and temper of the country, are incorporated in the body
of the Calendar.
The preface to the last volume alludes to the arrival in
England of deputies from Scotland, the purport of whose
visit was to arrange the terms of a union between the two
realms, and more especially a plan for a united Parlia-
ment. The' House of Lords at Westminster was the place
appointed for their meeting ; it was matted and fitted up
for warmth, and great pains were taken in its preparation,
to have the arrangements similar to those made when
Commissioners from the English Parliament went to Scot-
land. The expense was considerable, 126^. a week, each of
the 21 deputies being allowed 20^. a day, but it was to
be paid out of the confiscated estates of delinquents in
Scotland (pp. 49, 161).
The English Committee appointed to negotiate with
them met for the first time on Oct. 14th, 1652, and
Whitelock, Lord Commissioner of the Great Seal, took
the chair ; the Scotch deputies were requested to meet
them the next day, bringing their commissions ; and, to
give time for deliberations, Parliament was requested to
PEEFACE. xix
continue the present commissions for justice, &c. in Scot-
land,—which were to expire on Nov. 1st— till April 1st
following. On Oct. 15th the Scotch deputies attended,
and the declaration, of Parliament about the union of the
commonwealths was read, *
Frequent interviews were held, and a good deal of mere
formal business had to be transacted, before they could be
recognised as deputies, and not as mere private persons.
Then ensued a discussion as to the number of chief burghs
in Scotland which assented to the Union ;f and at length the
Bill for Union was prepared, transcribed, and sent to the
deputies, and became the subject of serious and prolonged
discussion. The deputies requested a joint union, joint arms
emblazoned, and the insertion into the Bill of the mimber
of Scotch members of Parliament, and the time of the
election. Their great anxiety was to know how many
members would be allowed to Scotland, and they pressed
that assessment might not be the rule of proportion, " in
" regard of the inability of the people of Scotland "
(p. 39). They urged that although the parishes in Scot-
land, 980, are almost one in ten to the 10,000 in England,
yet as the intrinsic value of the latter was double, those
in Scotland should be considered only one in 20 as regards
assessment (p. 46) . The Committee replied by the argu-
ment that several counties in England might plead poverty
as well as Scotland, but that the proportion of members
still followed the rule of assessment (p. 32).
England proposed 30 members only ; Scotland requested
60, 120 being the number which had sat in Scotland, without
* Pp. 425, 429, 439, 441,, 456, Calendar of 1651-2.
t Pp. 460, 467, 475, 485,' Calendar of 1651-2. For tlic sake of con-
tinuity of subject, these proceedings just begun in the last volume were left
to be noticed in the present.— Ed.
XX PEEFACE.
the Lords, whereas those in England were reduced by the
absence of the Lords, from 500 to 400 ; — the tremendous
reduction of that number in the present Parliament being
ignored in a treaty that was intended to be permanent
(pp. 60, 207). As to the point of the 30 members however,
the Parliament stood firm, stating that they had duly
considered all the circumstances (p. 218).
Another pressing difficulty in Scotland was the want of
money, owing to the prevalence of a counterfeit coinage.
The deputies proposed a revival and repair of the
Mint house in Scotland, the calling in of the false ryals,
and payment of good coin for them, asked a stock of
10,000?. to start with (p. 46), and urged the great burdens
the people were under, by the want of a Mint, the false
ryals, and also the heavy scale of the assessments (p. 207).
This last they complain is so heavy that they cannot
subsist under it, and there must be some abatement in
the first instance, " for better satisfying the people of
Scotland," whose discontent is such that there are
many persons altogether disaffected to the union; and
rumours arrived of meetings of a dangerous character,
held in. Edinburgh and elsewhere, " tending to keep off
" the hearts of the people from it" (p. 266).
The interference of England in the internal administra-
tion of Scotland was another subject of grievous com-
plaint. The deputies moved that Scotland should be
governed by its own laws, till the laws for a joint
common vrealth were established ; that their former court
of a president and 12 judges should be revived, and justice
not left to men's private judgments; and that no judge
should be appointed but by advice of the Parliament of
Scotland.
An Act of general pardon was prepared for Scotland, by
PREFACE. xxi
wMcli the numerous delinquents who had joined the
King's party were to be admitted, though on severe con-
ditions, to their forfeited estates, and the deputies were
anxious that until this Act passed, the Commissioners for
confiscated estates in Scotland should forbear dealing with
the profits of sequestrated estates (p. 46). The draft of
the Bill was brought in by Whitelock on Jan. 14th, and
he was requested to present it to Parliament (p. 103), but
the deputies urged that before the provision in the Act,
excepting from its benefit persons whose estates are con-
fiscated, be resolved on, their objections against it should
be heard (p. 215) .
In less important points the deputies met with ready
compliance. Their own persons and estates were pro-
tected during their service in England. The vacancies
in the places of sheriffs and commissaries in Scotland were
ordered to be supplied ; and an effort was made to relieve
and obtain the release of the Scotch prisoners still in
Chelsea College and elsewhere, in England (pp. 103,
208).
In April 1653, the volume of journals of proceedings
with the Scotch deputies abruptly terminated, and al-
though they continued their work, there is no record of
its progress, beyond orders in the Council of State relating
to several of the above and other points, passed on June
16th (pp. 416-8).
As to points of internal administration there are several
papers relating to the farming of the excise (pp. 252,
256, 270) ; also concerning the increase of excise upon
certain commodities, saltery wares, wools, &c., to meet the
deficit caused by taking off the tax on the old and new
Draperies (pp. 90, 129, 136, 220).
The Post Office, after numerous and lengthened dis-
xxil 'PREFACE.
cussions upon tlie claims of individuals (pp. 109-11, 159),
was let out to farm (pp. 366-7). No sum less than 6,3001.
a year was to be accepted, but the offers varied between
8,000/. and 10,000/., and ultnnately that of John Manley
was accepted, and he appointed for two years farmer
of both the inland and foreign letter office (pp. 311-2, 368,
MS, 451, 455).
The items of local interest are not numerous. The
town of Marlborough in Wiltshire was ravaged by a fire,
which broke out on April 28th at the lower end, destroyed
224 houses, a church, and the market place, the loss being
estimated at 70,000/. The Council of State autho-
rised a general collection to be made on behalf of the
town, and a special Committee of aldermen and others of
London was appointed to promote the collection, and dis-
tribute the money raised in due proportions for rebuilding
the town (pp. 316-7).
The government of the Isle of Man formed the subject
of a letter from Council to Lord Fairfax, on whom the
island had devolved after the surrender of the Earl of
Derby, and on his promising to comply with their wishes
iipon the subject, the Parliamentary garrisons were with-
drawn, and the island left to his Lordship's sole governance
and responsibility (pp. 141, 336).
The town of Great Yarmouth suffered so mu.ch from the
Dutch men-of-war hovering about the coasts that its
fishing fleet of 150 vessels was reduced to three, and the
town having lost 200,000/. in the late wars, was well nigh,
ruined, poverty so increasing that several persons' were
rated at from 86'. to 10s. a week for the poor; and
besides this, the town had to raise 700/. a year to maintain
the harbour and pier. The bailiffs thereupon sent to
Council an elaborate proposal for its relief, by making
it, as well as several other seaports, the seats of Navy
PREFACE. xxiii
Committees, wliicli sliould exercise extensive powers, and
supply ships from local stores, instead of sending them to
London; they plead that their harbour is the safest in
England when ships are in, and that more ships pass their
roads than any other place (pp. 85-7).
Among the noticeable persons in these papers we find Col.
John Lilburne, the sturdy opposer of tyranny, whether in a
regal or Parliamentary form. Though banished for life in
1652, he sent his wife over to obtain leave for his return,
in which she failed ; but he, imj)atient of delay, ventured
over from Calais, and was at once committed to prison,
and order taken for a trial, which it was thought would
go against him, as some of his letters written in exile and
intercepted would be produced in evidence. " My Lord
" Mayor," says a news writer, on June 16th, "by a
" warrant from the Lord General and his junto council,
" committed legislative John Lilburne yesterday from
" Guildhall to Newgate, and it is verily believed he will
" be hanged forthwith, as his turbulent and restless spirit
" seems to be so incompatible with jny Lord General's
" intended government for the future" (pp. 420, 436).
The literary Marquis of Worcester, known by his "Cen-
tury of Inventions," was lingering a prisoner in the Tower
for his adherence to the cause of Charles II., and he petitions
earnestly and repeatedly for relief and allowance for his
subsistence, out of an audit roll of 29,000Z. and an estate
of 4,000^. a year, which he held during his father's life ;
he complains that he cannot pay for his Tower lodgings or
fee, and that his baker and butcher are pressing him ; that
had he been taken in arms, he and his family would not
have been left without bread, but he has lived six months
in prison on credit, which is failing. In his petitions,
he styles himself Earl of Worcester only, his late father's
elevation to the marquisate taking place in Nov. 1642,
xav PREFACE.
wlien the titles conferred by the King were not recognised
by Parliament.
His second wife, a daughter of the Earl of Thomond,
also petitions, pleading that though her portion was 20,000?.,
she has only receired 4<00l. in six years, and but for the
charity of friends must perish (pp. 67, 100, 244).
His last petition is to Cromwell, after he had dissolved
Parliament; the Earl lauds his unparalleled endeayours
for the common welfare, and adds in reference to himself
that "No subject in England has been so hardly dealt
" with, but having recourse to the fountain-head of mercy
" and nobleness, whose chrystalline waters may now run
" without interruption, my heart is elevated with hopes "
(p. 330). These hopes were not doomed to be dis-
appointed ; 3/. a week was allowed him two days after, to
be paid weekly or otherwise, as he might choose, and with
arrears (pp. 331, 398, 399, 454).
The Marquis of Argyle excited displeasure in Scotland
by ^selliag his cannon to the conamonwealth^ but he
showed some cunning, for instead of selling all, he had
buried 44 brass pieces within sea mark on the Kintyre coast,
recoverable in 48 hours, with which he could readily
supply his castle (p. 241).
The disposal of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, whose posi-
tion at Oarisbrook Castle was thought unfitting during
war with Holland, came under discussion (p. 12), and
an order of Parliament concemiag " Mr. Hemy Stuart,"
was referred to Council, and by them to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs (pp. 12, 20, 23). The latter decided that he
should be sent to some place in Prance or Planders, and
that the selection of the place, and of the persons to attend
him, should be left to himself (p. 27) ; that 400?., afterwards
reduced to 200Z., should be allowed him for travelling ; that
he should have 1,000Z. assigned by bills of exchange payable
PREFACE. XXV
at Antwerp, or elsewhere ; and that the Admiralty Com-
mittee should appoint a vessel for him, with four servants
and necessaries, to Dunkirk. Also that the debts due on his
behalf in the Isle of "Wight, should be discharged (pp. 53,
56, 57). On Dec. 31st, the young duke signed a power of
attorney to E-ich. Lovell, his tutor, to receive the sums
granted him by Parliament and the Council of State for
his journey, and a pass was granted him (pp. 65, 102).
On Feb. 2nd, Col. Sydenham, Governor of the Isle of
Wight, writes that Lovell has procured a small vessel of
Southampton for him, and got all ready for his departure,
but that his custodian. Ant. MUdmay, not being satisfied
with the warrant already sent, absolutely refuses to let the
boy go out of liis custody, without a special order from
Council, and keeps him locked up in his own lodgings. The
poor boy himself wrote to Council, saying that since the
warrant for his transportation came, he has heard little of
his liberty, but many threats to hinder his going, and is
even not allowed to walk about the castle, Mr, Mildmay
being resolved to keep him, and refusing him bed, blanket,
or any utensils to carry on shipboard (pp. 141-2).
This appeal proved successful, and on Feb. 12th, Col.
Sydenham wrote that in compliance with Council's orders,
he had seen Henry Stuart on board a ship provided for him
at Cowes, and accommodated with all necessaries for the
voyage, and that once on board, they forthwith set sail,
" without much notice or observance," which Sydenham
endeavoured to prevent as much as possible ; but he adds
that " some private men-of-war were more free in their
salutes than became them" (p. 162).
Strict inquiry was ordered about the privateers who had
oifered the semblance of a royal salute to the prince, but
no note of any penalty inflicted on them occurs.
XXVI PREFACE.
The weather proved stormy; the vessel was small
and inconvenient, and the priace suflfered so much from
sea-sickness that when they reached Dover, two days
later, his tutor landed, and as the' wind was contrary,
requested leave for the duke to come on shore for
refreshment, showing the Mayor of Dover, to whom he
applied, warrants from Council and from the two Generals
at sea, for his safe passage. The Mayor consulted with
the Governor of Dover Castle, and thinking that no preju-
dice to the State could occur, the permission was granted,
with the hope that it would " he in no way displeasing to
" the State" (p. 164).
The last notice of the Duke is an amusingly elahorate
letter from Sir Edw. Walker, Garter King-at-arms, to Sir
Edw. Nicholas, both being in Holland, about the distinction
in arms to be worn by the young prince, going back as far
as Edward III. for precedents, but finally advising, on a
label argent, three roses gules (pp. 221-2).
The literary items worthy of notice are, a proposition for
a new translation of the Bible, subject to the approval of a
committee of divines and learned men (pp. 73-4).
The letter from Milton, of Eeb. 21st, 1653, requesting
the appointment of And. Marvel as his assistant secretary,
should he be thought to require one, on the death of
Weckerlyn, though he adds, " for my part I find no
" encumbrance of that which belongs to me, except it be
" in point, of attendance at conferences with ambassadors,
" which I must confess, in my condition, I am not fit for "
(p. 177).
The committal to the Gatehousp, of the printer of
" a lying pamphlet," called Mercurius Britannicus, who
Avas only released on security for good conduct (pp. 78, 88).
John Selden's elaborate vindication of English rights at
sea, Mare clausum, was translated into English by order of
PREFACE, XXVU
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be
printed, and the translator had 200Z. for his pains (p. 144).
An account of the original French MS.' on which it was
foimded, occurs on p. 259.
In concluding these remarks, I have again the pleasure
of acknowledging the services of Mr. G. J. Morris, B.A.,
clerk, and Mr. G. W. Thompson, transcriber of the Public
Record Office, in the compilation of this volume.
M. A. E. G.
100, Gower Street,
Sept. 12, 1878.
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SaHsbury, Earl .
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Scott, Thos. -
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Skippon, Phil.
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Bradshaw, John - - -
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Cawley, Wm. - - - -
Challoner, T hos.
Cromwell, Oliver - - -
Feilder, John . . -
Goodwin, Bob. . . -
Grey, Lord - - - -
Gurdon, John
Harrington, Sir Jas.-
Harrison, Thos. . . -
Hesilrigge, Sir Art. -
Ingoldsby, Col.
Lisle, John - . - -
Lister, Thos. - - -
Love, Nich. - - - -
Masham, Sir Wm. - - -
Mildmay, Sir Hen. - - -
Morley, Herbert . - -
Norton, Col. - - - -
Pickering, Sir Gilb.
Prideaux, Edw. - - -
Purefoy, Wm. - . -
Eolle, Hen. - - - -
St. John, Oliver
Salisbury, Earl - - -
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Skippon, Phil.
Strickland, Walter -
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Total Dau^y Attendance of the Members of the Fiftu Councii. of State.
* Members who were on a previous Council of State, but not the last,
f Members on the last Council.
1652-3.
Months
Dec.
Jan.
Eeb.
Mar.
Apr.
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No. of Sittings held -
23
23
30
24
12
121
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8
10
11
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5
41
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18
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19
22
12
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12
12
17
11
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15
14
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19
12
14
6
4
55
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21
14
24
15
8
82
*Goodwin, Kob.
20
9
17
10
10
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1
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7
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fGurdon, John . - -
25
20
22
20
9
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fHarrington, Sir Jas.
10
8
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7 ■
7
35
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10
5
7
10
0
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tHesUrigge, Sir Art. - -
13
5
4
6
3
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Ingoldsby, Col.
18
16
15
13
8
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9
9
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♦Lister, Thos.
24
12
15
18
8
77
fLove, Nich.
23
16
21
17
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85
fMasham, Sir Wm.
28
20
26
19
0
93
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25
15
18
10
7
75
fMorley, Herbert
7
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9
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Norton, Col. - -
4
10
8
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7
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1
35
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5
8
6
13
9
41
■ Purefoy, Col. Wm. - - - - -
24
21
21
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■ EoUe, Hen., Chief Justice of the Upper Bench
13
20
5
2
8
48
tSt. John, Oliver, „ of the Common Pleas
7
5
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3
0
16
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15
9
16
19
2
61
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22
17
13
9
4
65
fScott, Thos. - - - -
28
16
24
16
8
92
Sidney, Col. - - -
23
19
22
12
6
82
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5
7
7
4
4
27
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27
15
16
16
6
80
♦Thompson, George
25
9
12
13
4
63
♦Trevor, Sir John - -
22
14
22
14
5
77
■ Vane, Sir Hen., jun.- - -
18
11
13
10
9
61
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2
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10
22
22
11
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12
13
13
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47
Whitelock, B.,Commissioner of the Great Seal
31
4
3
2
5
45
2,348
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Hewson, Col.
Hollister
Hope, Sir Jas.
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Norton, Rich.
Pickering, Sir G. -
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Tomlinson, Col. M.
Tichborne, Aid. -
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Total Daily Attendance of the Membees of the Sixth Council oe State.
* Members ■who were on a previous Council of State, but not the last.
t Members admitted for the first time.
The remainder -were on the last Council.
16.53.
Months
April,
May.
June.
July. ^
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Totals.
No. of Sittings held
53
49
33
42
33
32
242
Bennett, Col. Kob.
37
19
10
0
0
8
74
Broughton, Mr. -
0
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14
26
21
15
76
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22
26
18
12
18
14
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Cooper, Sir Ant. Ashley
0
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11
23
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fCromwell, Oliver, Lord General
27
39
24
28
17
26
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Courtney, Mr.
0
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16
33
18
21
88
Desborow, Major-Gen. John
47
47
20
18
15
14
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♦Fleetwood, Lieut-Gen. Charles -
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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46
36
17
0
3
4
106
Hewson, Col. John
0
0
12
11
5
15
,43
Hollister, Mr. -
0
0
3
0
4
13
20
Hope, Sir Jas.
0
0
18
25
10
19
72
Howard, Capt.
0
0
20
33
24
24
101
Jones, Col. Phil.
21
37
8
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17
23
106
Lambert, Major-Gen. John
43
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2
0
0
0
77
Lawrence, Hen.
0
0
16
14
24
20
74
*Lisle, Viscount Phil. Sydney -
0
0
0
16
8
8
32
Major, Mr.
0
0
18
17
20
23
78
Montague, Mr. -
0
0
19
8
21
18
66
Moyer, Sam.
7
35
23
25
16
10
116
fNorton, Kich.
0
0
18
4
0
1
23
■fPickering, Sir G.
40
12
19
20
15
12
118
St. Nicholas, Thos.
0
0
16
20
22
14
72
*Salwey, Major Kich.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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48
41
8
0
0
6
103
-f Strickland, Walter
46
47
27
20
24
25
189
Sydenham, Col. Wm.
15
'4
18
14
15
25
91
Tomlinson, Col.
16
43
11
16
10
0
96
Tichbome, Alderman
0
0
16
19
18
15
68
Williams, John -
0
0
12
7 ,
0
0
19
Wolseley, Sir Chas.
0
0
22
31
3
6
62
DOMESTIC PAPERS.
l
Vol. XXVI. December and Undated, 1652.
1652.
Dec. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Thurloe to have 8001. for the year to come, as clerk to the
Council and to the Committee for Foreign Aifairs.
2, 3. Mr. Frost and Mr. Milton to be continued in the same
employment and at the same salary as last year.
4. Mr. Allein and Col. Thompson added to the Committee for
Scottish and Irish Affairs, which is to continue until Saturday.
5. To write to the three frigates at Plymouth the information
Council has of the engagement with the Dutch ; and to desire
them, unless they have received orders from General Blake, to go to
him to the Downs, and send a ketch before them to tell him Council's
directions, and desire his orders.
6. Council to sit at 8 a.m. to-morrow.
7. The Navy Commissioners to hasten the ships in the Thames
appointed for the winter guard. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 1.]
8. One of the Navy Commissioners to attend Council to-morrow
at 8 a.m. [J. 68, pp. 1, 2.]
Dec. 2. CoxrNCiL of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To draw a warrant to give power to the captains of the private
men-of-war now in the Thames (for enabling them to join General
Blake's fleet) to impress seamen for their respective ships ; this
warrant to continue in force only a month, and the captains to bring
in the numbers of men they desire.
2. To write to the Navy Committee that there are several ships
in the Thames ready for sea, only wanting money, and that as the
money that was in Council's hands for this purpose is transferred to
them for the settling of this matter, they must appoint some speedy
way of paying the said ships' companies.
3. 12. Lieut.-General Monk and the Navy Treasurer to attend
Council this afternoon.
4. Three members of Council to be sent down to the fleet with
General Blake, to pursue the instructions of Council.
5-7. Cols. Wauton and Morley, and Mr. Challoner, to be the Com-
missioners sent to the fleet.
8-10. The Commissioners to take with them a sum not exceeding
500Z., to be disposed of as they think best, and such and as many
of the messengers as they think necessary ; Capt. Limmery to attend
them.
11. Mr. Frost to pay 501. of the exigent money of Council to
whomever the Commissioners appoint.
B 480. Wt. 10766. A
DOMESTIC
1652.
Vol. XXVI.
Dec. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
13. Mr. Smith or Major Thompson to go on board the ships in
the river, and hasten them to Gen. Blake, first attending the Navy-
Committee this afternoon, to hear what orders they make for paying
the wages of the seamen.
14. Alderman Allein to represent to Parliament the necessity of
speedily passing the BiU for doubling 100,000?. on the first Act
for sale of dehnquents' estates.
15. To write to the State's ships westward, to give them notice of
the state of afiairs, and to teU them to keep out of the way of the
Dutch ships now at Dungeness.
16. The Navy Commissioners and Victuallers to attend Council
at 8 a.m. to-morrow.
17. The question of the four private men-of-war to be considered
to-morrow, when the Navy Commissioners are to be here.
18. To write to General Blake to acknowledge his letter giving
an account of the engagement with the Dutch, and to give him the
thanks of Council for his good deportment. Also to teU him that
Commissioners are being sent to him, to consult with him on the
caiTying on of the public service.
19. The Lord General to be desired to give orders that such foot
soldiers as he thiuks necessary may march to Dover, and remain
there ready for service.
20. 21. Mr. Scott to continue his business of managing the
intelligence, at the same salary as last year, and the sole care of the
intelligence business committed to him.
22. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Cols. Wauton, Purefoy, Ingoldsby, and
Thompson, Mr. Lister, Mr. Goodwin, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr.
Strickland to be the Committee of Council for the Ordnance this
year.
23. Sir Henry Vane, Mr. Bond, the Lord General, Sir Gilbert
Pickering, Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy,
Sir James Harrington, Col. Morley, Mr. Allein, Col. Sidney, and
Mr. Goodwin to be the Committee for the affairs of Ireland and
Scotland for this year.
24. Sir Henry Vane, Mr. Challoner, Mr. Bond, Mr. Strickland,
Mr. Allein, Col. Ingoldsby, Col. Thompson, Sir John Trevor, Col.
Fielder, Col. Wauton, Col. Morley, and Col. Purefoy to be the Com-
mittee for the Admiralty.
25. Council to consider to-morrow how the Admiralty business
may be best managed.
26. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Sir Henry Vane,
Mr. Bond, Mr. Scott, the Lord General, Mi'. Love, Col. Wauton,
Col. Purefoy, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Lord Bradshaw, Mr. ChaUoner,
Col. Morley, Mr. Strickland, Sir Wm. Masham, Col. Thompson, Col.
Sidney, Major Lister, Mr. Gurdon, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Mr.
AUeia to be the Committee for Trade and Plantations and Foreign
Affairs.
27. The Admiralty Judges to carry into execution the judgment
of their court against Abraham [Motham], Thos. Chelston, William
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Bett, and John Hanson, to the value of the Anne of Sebastian, and
her lading belonging to the Prince of Condd, and this money to be
paid to the Prince of Conde's agent.
28. To write to Major Philip Eyton, Lieut.-Governor of the Isle
of Man, to release Mrs. Smith, widow of Capt. Smith, restrained by
the soldiery, and to allow her to go back home to Chester, that she
may be ready to answer the charges against her.
29. Col. Thompson to inform the Navy Committee that Council
does not require the present repayment of the 15,000Z. which it lent
the Committee, and that it may remain with them' for supplying the
wants of the Navy, on condition that the Committee will repay the
15,000L and the 10,000L before lent, whenever Council shall require
it for building more frigates. [/. 68, pp. 1-8.]
Dec. 2. Instructions given by Council to Cols. Valentine Wauton and
Herbert Morley, and Thos. ChaUoner, on their repairing to the fleet.
1. You are to repair to the Downs, or wherever you shall find the
greatest part of the fleet under General Blake is.
2. You are to tell the General that Council, having received his
letter relating to the engagement with the Dutch on Tuesday last,
have sent you to see him and the condition of the fleet, after the
engagement.
3. You are particularly to look to the state of the fleet now with
the General, and to supply any deficiency of men, victuals, &c., and
you are authorised to give necessary orders for this purpose to the
Navy Commissioners and Victuallers, officers of the Ordnance and
stores, &c., who are hereby required to observe the same.
4. You are to teU the General that Council has ordered the ships
in the Thames to be sent to him, a list of which is herewith given
you, and you are to hasten them as you are able.
5. When you shall have learnt the condition of the enemy, you
are to advise with the General as to the best disposal of the fleet
with him and elsewhere.
6. You and the General are to examine all the commanders and
captains of the State ships and merchantmen which took part in
the recent engagement, and if any of them did not do their duty,
you are to dismiss them, and fill their places with fit persons, until
CouncU shall order further.
7. During your residence there, you are to attend aU Councils of
War, and give your advice in such matters as are under considera-
tion.
8. You are to communicate often to Parliament or Council the
state of afiairs, and to prepare a report on the whole matter for
Council on your return. [I. 68, pp. 9,^10.]
Dec. -\. 2. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Navy Committee. The com-
The Paragon, manders of the merchant ships Lewis, Sampson, Mary, and Levant
Porto Longone. ]v[erchant at Genoa and Leghorn, rather than endure a protest,
have accepted the commissions of the Council of State. I have
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ordered the former to Naples, there to remain until some 'other
strength can be joined with her to come here or to Leghorn. The three
latter are delivering their goods, and are to be made men-of-war.
The Council of State has sent 20 or 30 commissions that shipping
should be authorised to embrace the service. Now it could never
have been thought there were ^ of that number to be found empty
in these seas and void of employment, but their intention must be
to impress laden ships as well as others ; and it seems necessary,
because letters from England make it dubious whether a fleet can
be spared for our succour, as the Holland fleet has come forth, with
which all your ships of war that can be got together at the instant
are first to engage, and what may be the event of such a dispute no
man knows.
^ Longland has advised you of the regaining the Phoenix. Capt.
Cox would have done it sooner but was impeded, and I had made
some scrutiny for attempting the thing myself, and only feared that
such an act should be interpreted as a disturbance to the Great
Duke's port ; but your other servants whom I consulted answering
in the negative, I agreed, well knowing that when the revolted
ships, and such as were taken by them, rode before Helvoetsluys,
and the Lord of Warwick was near them for their reduction, where
was also Van Tromp (whose son was commander of the Phoenix at
her recovery) sent from the States of Holland to keep each from
disturbing the port, he himself concluded that it could not be inter-
preted violation of the port when we could gain any of our enemies'
ships without making noise by shooting musket or pistol. I
advised Cox to be careful in the attempt that, without very great
occasion, other weapons might be used and no guns, whether small
or great. No man can prove there was so much as a pistol shot
off on our part ; and besides the work was done without shot of
the Great Duke's cannon. But if it were in Leghorn Road, his
Highness has said he was not able to secure our English shipping
there if the enemy assaulted them, and advised that the State's
ships and merchantmen might be got into his Mould for security.
Were it granted the Great Duke would interpret what has been
done for regaining the frigate a disturbance to his port, we con-
sidered that when the before specified commands were sent to Capt.
Appleton and myself, it was not thought on that such a frigate as
was counted most convenient for sailing should be surprised, and
be like to do such an abundance of mischief ; first by her model,
showing the enemy a pattern to build sundry others of the same
dimensions ; next her subjectness to betray others, putting out the
State's colours, and so alluring more English ships to come into her
net ; or by outsailing all others, the enemies' men-of-war could come
at them whether they would or no. Besides the pride and insolence
of an enemy causes men to examine the very utmost extent of their
commission, and here young Tromp, then commander of the Phoenix,
thought he had showed triumph enough over the English nation ;
for whereas he lately took an English ship, the Samuel, laden with
fish and 20 guns, although she was gained by treachery, putting
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out the State's colours to allure her commander out of his ship, he
brought her into Leghorn, with the English colours trailing under
his poop, a thing never seen before in that place.
I hope therefore you will excuse what has been done for the public
good. It seems the Great Duke, upon first hearing what was done
upon the Phcenix frigate, smiled and said Ihe Turks had taken
her out of the midst of the Dutch Heet, and not the English, and
also that they kept a good watch in the meantime. However, by
the instigation of our enemies, a commission was sent down from
Pisa by the Great Duke for Capt. Appleton, whom he has clapped
into the castle there as prisoner ; but at the same time he sent me a
letter by express, of which I enclose a translation. His pretence is
that the Captain affronted his sentinel, which was very ill done if
it be true, yet I hardly believe it was by consent of Capt. Appleton,
but rather through the incivilities of his mariners. I enclose a copy
of my answer, since which I have not heard anything from Leghorn,
but know all will be well, and we shall shortly hear that Capt. Cox
with the frigate has arrived at Naples, so as to meet the Lewis and
Harry Bonadventure, to which I am also sending the Elizabeth and
Constant Warwick, which have been careened and tallowed. With
copy of his letter of 11 Nov. [4^ pag^es.] Enclosing,
2. I. Great Duke of Tuscany to [Capt. Badiley]. Signor Apple-
ton has been uncivil, not remembering the courtesies which
the English ships have received in Leghorn. His unreason-
able proceedings run against all conventions established,
and he has also laid hands upon the arms under the
faithful trust of our sentinel of the Mould, and taken a
person away with violence from such a man, who was in
his house there appointed. This has obliged me to pre-
meditate upon sincere satisfaction, and doubting he might
draw himself out of chastisement by flying, 1 have arrested
him., and put him in custody in this Castle of Pisa, that
he may have such chastisement as he merits. I would
not do it without informing you by express, being assured
that you will be displeased with things so ill acted, con-
curring in this my understanding, which always shall be
vnthin the limits of that observance which I profess to the
Parliament and Republic of England, and shall always
demonstrate my sincere estimation ; and in order therefor,
have renewed the commissions to my officers im, Leghorn
to be vigilant in defending the English ships which are
there, as tJiey did at first, and with the greater attention
in regard of Appleton's and your absence. — Pisa,
25 Novemter 1652. ["I pac/g, translation.']
7 December l* j. t/ ' -»
2. II. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Duke of Tuscany. T am,
greatly troubled at your displeasure, well knowing your
favour to our nation, especially in protecting our ships
and our merchants' great estates from the rapine of the
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Butch. Were it 'not from your hands, whose ivords are
of unquestionable verity, I could not believe that Capt.
Appleton, who is commanded by the Council of State
to give all due respect to you within yov/r ports and
dominions, should willingly suffer his subordinates to
commit so imexcusable an affront as the gaimsaying, much
less the detention or constraining of any' that had the
trust of arms as sentinel at the guard upon the Mould of
Leghorn. As I heard nothing of this business before, I hope
it will prove only the incivility of such as were under him.
In case your pleasure be that the person or persons have
their chastisement referred to m,e and a covmcil of war which
I shall call about that business, Hheir punishment shall
he severe according to their demerit ; but if you think
Jit that they be judged according to the laws of your
dominions, the offenders shall be resigned to you. Only 1
beg that Capt. Appleton, having been one of our admirals
in these seas, may not longer be under such a disgrace as
i/mprisonment in your castle ; lest our enemies that made
such a sign of victory in taking a fish ship, trailing our
English colours at their stern, should triumph m,ore at
this than at any other act of hostility or treachery they
have done upon us, which the Parliament of England
could not but lay to heart.
If Appleton has dons any unworthy act willingly in
your port, I know both himself and all others that do not
consider not it's bad dallying with princes in such kind of
actions, tvill 'be called to a strict account for the same in
England, and therefore I again pray you will reckon his
lying in prison so long a suffcient punishment. I do
not doubt of your continued care in securing our shippimg
from the rage of our enemies, wntil our redemption comes,
which I hope is not far off. — The Paragon, Porto Longone,
aiNovemta J Q^2. [1|. pagcs, copy.]
7 December
Dec. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Lieut.-General Monk to come to Council in the afternoon.
2. The Ordnance Committee to consider how the castles in the
Downs may be best supplied with ammunition and guns, and to
report.
3. The Commissioners for Sale of Dutch Prize Goods to report the
number and size of the pieces of ordnance that have been taken, and
where they are at present, and to send an account of all the ammu-
nition taken, in their custody.
4. Like order to be sent to the Collectors of Prize Goods.
5. Warrants to be given to the vice-admirals of the adjacent
counties, or, where there are none, to the mayors, bailiffs, or other
officers of the port towns, to impress seamen.
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6. The Navy Commissioners to treat with Mr. Marston for setting
out his ships for the service, and to offer him protection for freeing
his men from injpress, on his promise to carry his ships to the
General by a certain day (wind and weather permitting), and to
remain with him.
7. The original articles of Galloway to be transmitted to the
court for Articles, and delivered to Tracy Pauncefort, registrar to the
court, that a copy may be taken at their desii'e, and the original
returned to Council.
8. 9. Mr. Holland, Major Rob. Thompson, and Capts. Limmery and
Ernley, to attend Council at 8 a.m. to-morrow.
10. Mr. Strickland, Col. Purefoy, and Lord Bradshaw to be a
committee to receive information from Mr. Scott.
11, 12. The petitions of Eobert Woods and of Anne Gwalther
referred to the Admiralty Committee to report.
13. Order to be sent to the Commissioners of Dutch Prizes to
bring the Sophia of Amsterdam from the Downs to Dover, and
dispose her as may be best for safety of the ship and goods.
14, 15. The Ordnance officers to attend the Ordnance Committee
to-morrow at 7 a.m., and notice to be given to the said Committee
to sit.
16. Copies of the instructions from Parliament to Council, as
also of the oath taken by every member of Council, to be given
them.
17. Rich. Hutchinson, John Holland, Thos. Smith, Peter Pett,
Robert Thompson, and Francis Willoughby, Navy Commissioners,
to attend Council at 8 a.m. to-morrow.
18. The Admiralty Committee to inquire why the ships at
Harwich do not go forth to the service.
19. 20. The petition of the mariuers and seamen of the Joshua,
and the letter of John Edwin from the Oak frigate, referred to the
Admiralty Committee.
21. All petitions for private men-of-war to be read publicly at
Council.
22. The petitions of George Chandler and Godfrey Lee, merchants
of London, of Capt. Bormell, and similar ones, referred to_ the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to examine the allegations,
state the facts, and report what should be done for relief of the
petitioners.
23. The petition of Richard Legg and Sam. Putt, merchants of
London, referred to the Admiralty Committee to report.
25, 26. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to sit on Monday. The
Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to attend, and report what has
been done iu that court about the ships Samson, Salvador, and
George.
27. Orders for regulating Council's proceedings to be considered on
Monday.
28-30. Serjeant Dendy, Mr. Scutt, and the three preachers at
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Dec. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)'
Whitehall Chapel, to continue their employment at the same salary
as last year.
31. Cols. Thompson, Fielder, and Purefoy, Mr. Scott, AUein, and
Lister to be a Committee to examine further Jacomo Stanier, in
accordance with an order of Parliament of December 1st. [/. 68,
pp. 11-17.]
Dec. 4. 3. Order in Parliament that the Treasurers for the lands and
estates forfeited for treason, and appointed to be sold for the use of
the Navy, be authorised to pay the moneys arising by the Act upon
warrants by the Navy Committee. [Copy, ^ page.]
Dec. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Admiralty Committee to consider and report to Council
the complaint brought by Capt. Limmery against Mr. HoUand, a
Navy Commissioner.
2, 3. Council to sit at 3 p.m., and Capt. Peacock to attend.
4. 26. The Lord President to move Parliament for a continual supply
of money for maintaining ships in active service, the navy service
being much prejudiced for want of it, and many ships appointed for
the winter guard being in port that might otherwise be in service.
5. Lord Bradshaw, Sir John Trevor, Mr. Say, and Sir Wm.
Masham to be a committee to examine the depositions of Sir John
Dryden and Mr. Harvey, which were sent to Council Nov. 23rd,
and referred to the late Committee for Examinations. The present
Committee to write to the justices of peace for that county [North-
ampton], and a draft of the letter to be brought in to Council with
speed.
6. The Lord General to order 500 foot to Dover, and a regiment of
horse to the coast of Kent and Sussex, for the safety of those parts.
9. Letters to be sent to the western and northern ports, stating
what has happened between the English and Dutch, like those sent
last night to the western ports.
11. To write to General Blake to acquaint him with what Council
has done for giving him an addition of strength, and that, as he
has a perfect understanding of the state of affairs, they allow him
to take what course he thinks best, for his own defence and the
service.
12. General Monk to be ready to go to sea at 24 hours' notice,
and take on him the charge to which Parliament has appointed
him.
13. The Lord President to move Parliament to grant commissions
to Generals Deane and Monk to exercise the command at sea to
which Parliament has appointed them.
14. To write to General Deane to inform him of his appointment
by Parliament as a general of the fleet, and to request him to be
ready to come to these parts. The Lord General to send a fit person
to succeed him in his command there.
15. To write the Navy Commissioners to put aboard the ships
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Dec. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {co7it.)
in the Thames such men as they have ready, that they may sail
forthwith to the Downs. The Commissioners to sit to-morrow, to
despatch the ships that lie in the Thames and are to go forth, and
to execute such further commands as Council may send them.
16. Capt. Peacock and Capt. Coppin (if his ship is ready) to go
to the Downs, carrying with them any ships of war in the Thames
which are ready.
17. Mr. Nutt's bill of charges for carrying down 500 foot to
Gravesend to be paid out of the exigent moneys of Council.
18. [John] Mordaunt to be released from his imprisonment ia the
Tower, on bond for l,000i. and two sureties for 500Z. not to prosecute
further the challenge sent by him to [Brian] Cockayne.
20. Council dispense with their order of the 3rd instant concern-
ing the impressing of seamen in the ports and havens of co. Hants,
on consideration of what has been offered by Col. Sydenham
thereon.
21. Col. Sydenham to make to the Lord General those propositions
made to Council concerning the fortifying of the Isle of Wight.
22. Col. Melder, Mr. AUein, Lord Bradshaw, and Col. Thompson
to be a Committee to confer with Dr. Gourdon about the false money
bought by Capt. Fuller of some goldsmiths in London, and to order
that if Fuller be in restraint for the same, he be dismissed, it
appearing that he is innocent in the business.
23. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the Ambassador Extraordinary
of the King of Portugal that the appointed Committee will meet
him at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Whitehall ; Fleming to attend hirn
there.
24. The Navy Victuallers to send necessary victuals to Capt.
Coppin's ship.
25. The Lord General to nominate some fit person to take General
Deane's place of Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, he having been
appointed by Parliament one of the generals of the fleet.
28. Approval of the Lord General's ordering 500 men out of the
guards here to Dover and that coast, and ordering Col. Rich's
regiment of horse to draw together there ; and request that he will
give orders for sending another regiment of horse to strengthen the
sea coast.
29. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Mr. Scott, Sir
Hy. Vane, Mr. Bond, Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Masham, Col. Sidney,
Mr. Strickland, Mr. AUein, Sir John Trevor, Major-Gen. Skippon,
and Lord Chief Justice St. John, to be Commissioners to treat with
the Portuguese Ambassador, and to meet him on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
at the usual place in Whitehall. [/. 68, pp. 18-25.]
Dec. 4. Council of State to the commanders of the State's ships at
Harwich. There having been lately a fight between Gen. Blake
and the Dutch fleet near the Ness, and the General being come into
the Downs, and the enemy yet about Folkstone, you are to sail with
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the ships under you to the Downs, to receive orders from General
Blake. Use all diligence in performing these commands, and give
notice to all the merchant ships you meet at sea of the posture of
the enemy. [I. 68, p. 25.]
Council of State to Eob. Coytmor and Fras. WiUoughby. The
service requires that the ships of war and privateers in the Thames
be speedily despatched to Gen. Blake. You are therefore to repair
to the Thames, take an account of the ships, and use your utmost
endeavours to despatch them to the General, requiring them to
fall down to the Downs with aU. expedition. All justices of the
peace, &c. are to suflFer you to pass with your attendants on the
Sabbath day vsithout molestation, [i. 68, p. 26.]
4. Council of State to the Mayor" of Hull. There being a fleet of
Dutch men-of-war of 90 sail plying up and down between Folk-
stone and Dover Eoads, notice thereof should be given to such
merchant ships as pass by your port, that they may better pro-
vide for their own security. Set out a nimble scout boat to ply off
to sea thereabouts, and give notice to all the ships that pass that
way, and give special order to the persons you employ to be very
active and vigilant in this service ; whatever the charge shall
amount to shall be satisfied, when Council receives an account
thereof [1 page.]
Dec. 5.
Sunday.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. To write to General Blake to acknowledge his of the 4th,
informing Council of his intention to bring the fleet into Lee Koad ;
to offer to him the inconvenience of coming into the river, and to
propound to him whether Harwich would not answer the ends
considered in his council of war, leaving it to him, being on the spot,
to do as he thinks best, by their advice. Also to inform him of the
orders sent to the ships northward, and desire him to let them know
of his change of posture.
3, 4. The Ordnance Committee to sit to-morrow, to consider the
speedy supplying of the maga2!ines with powder. The Ordnance
officers to attend them at 7 a.m.
5. The Lord President to present to Parliament to-morrow letters
from General Blake to Col. Wauton, Col. Morley, and Mr.
ChaUoner, and their letter to Council. Also General Blake's last
letter to Council.
6. Mr. Smith to go to Lee Koad with a duplicate of the letter to
General Blake, and to command any vessel of war to carry him to
the General, with whom he is to confer on the matter of the letter,
and to inform the northern ships of the General's motion, that they
may not be endangered by going into the Downs.
■ 7. To write to the ships at Harwich and Yarmouth, to acquaint
them with General Blake's having gone northwards, and desire them
to be the more wary how they repair to the General.
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Dec. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
8. Copies of General Blake's letter to Council and of Council's to
him to be sent to the Commissioners [sent to the Fleet], -with an
order to them to return by Gravesend, and if General Blake's fleet is
in Lee Eoad or the Hope, to go aboard and pursue the instructions
given them by Council.
9. The letter to General Blake approved, and to be signed and
sent.
10. Notice to be given to the members that Council sits at 8 a.m,
to-morrow. [J. 68, pp. 27-29.]
Dec. 5, Council of State to tlie commanders of ships at Yarmouth. We
sent you an express last night to repair to the Downs, but since
hearing that the General intended to come into Margate Koad, " that
he might have the river to friend," we inform you, that you may be
very wary and circumspect in repairing to him, lest you fall into
the fleet of the enemy, who, by the last intelligence, are about Dover.
With note of like letter to the commanders at Harwich. [I. 62,
p. 31.]
Dec. 5. Council of State to Thos. Smith, Navy Commissioner. You are to
Whitehall, repair to Lee Eoad on your former instructions, and also to confer
with the General on our present commands, in case you find him
there ; if not, you are to repair where you understand the fleet to be,
or else send him the enclosed despatch of Council, whichever you find
most safe or convenient. For efiecting this, you are authorised to
impress any vessel, or take up such vessel as you think most fit to
carry the letters to Harwich. [I. 68, p. 29.]
Dec. 5. 5. Account of money charged on the security of the first Act
for sale of delinquents' lands, to be allowed as doubled money
on purchase thereof, to Col. Thos. Birch, Col. Thos. Waite, Gilbert
Millington, Major Wm. Eobinson, Eich. Bradshaw, and Jas. Powell ;
total, 8,216Z. Is. lOd. [^ page.]
Dec. 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings,
1. To write to General Blake, noticing his arrival in the Eoads,
and to desire him to send an account of the fleet to Council, and to
be careful in keeping his men aboard.
2. Order, on consideration of the proceedings in the Admiralty
Court against the Samson, Salvadore, and George, that Council sees
no reason to alter their resolutions, but the Admiralty Judges are
to proceed against them according to law and justice.
3. Whereas on the King of Denmark's staying several English
ships in the Sound, order was given for stay of all Danish ships,
and some have been stayed, and proceeded against by the Admiralty
Court ; — an order is to be sent to the Admiralty Judges, neither to
make restitution nor to do execution, according to what the judgment
shall be, until further orders from Council.
4. To write and acquaint [Eich.] Bradshaw with the Council's
resolution regarding the before-named ships.
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Dec. 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
5. Gen. Monk to have liberty to go into the country till Saturday,
to arrange his affairs before going to sea, unless Council have cause
to send for him before.
6. The petition of John Mathewson, master of the Justice of
Copenhagen, referred to the Committee for Foreign Aifairs.
8. To write the Ordnance officers, by going themselves and'sending
down trusty persons, to keep watch over the State's ships on their
coming into the river, that the gunners' stores are not embezzled.
9. The Admiralty Committee to consider what should be done
for the encouragement of Capts. Mildmay and Lane, in consideration
of their faithful service, and to report their opinion to Council, with
what they have to offer on the state of the fleet.
10. Notice to be sent to the northern and western ports of what
has happened between the English and Dutch fleets, and of the
enemy's present posture. The western ports to send out small boats
to inform merchant ships, that they may take care of their own
safety.
11. The Governor of the Isle of Wight to repair forthwith to his
charge, and take care of it.
12. To write to the Governor of Portsmouth to have special care
of his garrison and of the ships there, that their repairing may be
carried on effectually.
13. The like to Col. Norton.
14. To write the vice-admirals for co. Dorset to send word to
Council what seamen fit for service are to be had from their ports.
15. To write the [Fleet] Commissioners, enclosing what has been
written to the General, and to desire them, if possible, to return by
Gravesend, and pursue their instructions, and give an account of the
state of the fleet ; and particularly to examine one Smith, master
of a small smack, and the master of the galliot hoy, concerning the
deportment of the several ships in the late engagement.
16. To write the Navy Commissioners that Council think the
offenders mentioned in their letter should be proceeded against,
according to the Act of Parliament concerning the importing of
seamen ; and for preventing further disorders in impressing seamen,
that Council approve what they propound, and leave it to them to
put it in the way of speedy execution.
17. The Lord President to move Parliament to-morrow that, con-
sidering the state of affairs, Henry Stuart, third son of the late
King, should be moved from Carisbrooke Castle to some other place
which Parliament shall appoint.
18. The papers of intelligence mentioned by Col. Thompson re-
committed to Mr. Scott.
19. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the providing
of money for the exigencies of Council, and to report with all
speed.
21. The Ordnance Committee to confer with Sir Sackville Crowe
as to the making of better and cheaper iron ordnance, and to report
what they receive from him.
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Dec. 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
22. The Lord General's rea;iment of foot to be continued in their
present musters two'months longer ; to write to the Army Committee
to pay them accordingly.
23. Capt. Bishop to look out the debentures desired by Capt.
Roberts in his petition presented this day, and to deliver them to
Council to-morrow.
24. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider Mr. Slader's
propositions, and some of his former proposals concerning the Isle of
Man.
25. The Ordnance Committee to consider Col. Sydenham's propo-
sitions concerning the Isle of Wight.
26. The petition of Nicholas Sewell of West Cowes, Isle of Wight,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
27. Mr. Thurloe to acquaint Mr. Scott with all such warrants as
shall pass Council for apprehending any persons.
28. The Ordnance Committee to consider the paper of Capt.
Boreman, concerning money paid by him for repair of fortifications
in the Isle of Wight.
29. The Lord General to send into the Isle of Wight such addi-
tional forces as he considers necessary to secure it from any attempts
which may be made by the enemy.
30. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Portuguese Ambas-
sador at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Whitehall, about the six preliminary
articles just read and approved by Council, and to press his consent
thereunto ; also to confer with him on the articles as often as neces-
sary, and report the whole to Council.
31. Order, that — as mariners belonging to the State's ships, on
coming into the Downs, usually leave their ships and go ashore, the
ships being thereby unmanned and detained in harbour, when they
should be fit for sea, — to prevent this in future, especially now that
the fleet is come into Lee Road, all manner of persons belonging to
ships of war or merchantmen in the service,; in Lee Road or the
Thames are to keep aboard their respective ships, and not depart
without special license from the General, on the utmost penalty that
may by law be inflicted. The captains and commanders are to attend
constantly on board, and cause this order to be published to their
companies, and have a copy afiixed in an open place of their ships,
that none may pretend ignorance. Also to take care that no boats
come aboard them, except such as come on the public account, and
to do what else is necessary for execution of this order. [/. 68, pp.
30-37.]
Dec. 6. Obdees for regulating the Council.
TSIos. 1, 2, 4, and 6-13 are the same with those .taken by the
preceding Council. [Calendar, Vol. IV., pp. 43, 44.]
3. Letters from abroad and all papers of intelligence and informa-
tion to be read next after the reading of Council letters and
papers.
5. The President or any three members of Council to open any
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letters which may arrive when Council is not sitting, and if they
consider it necessary, they may summon Council.
14. No member to acquaint another by writing of any secret
debate, nor by word of mouth, unless he acquaints him that it is
secret, and not at all unless he has taken the oath of secresy.
15. Five or more members to be a Committee to read petitions
after the sitting of Council, and to report the same with their
opinions at the first sitting of Council, if more important business
does not interfere. [/. 68, fp. 8-10.]
Dec. 6. 6. Ordnance officers to the Council of State. "We require an
Ortoance order to contract for cordage and other provisions for the ships to
be sent forth for this winter guard. [| fage.'l
Dec. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Ordnance Committee to make contracts for supplying
powder and ammunition to the magazines.
2. The Admiralty Committee to consider the building a forecastle
on the Portsmouth frigate.
3. The petition of Edmund Curtis referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to speak with the parties, and to arrange the difference
if they can ; if not, to report.
4. The Lord President to present to Parliament the letters now
read.
5. Also to move Parliament to appoint a time for bringing in the
BUI for making saltpetre for the use of the commonwealth.
6. Mr; Love added to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
7. The petition of Alexander GaUico referred to the Admiralty
Judges, to certify what proceedings have been taken thereon.
9, 10. The petitions of William Battee, late engineer to the Lord
of Northumberland, and of Richard Manning, &c., referred to the
Admiralty Committee.
11. The Ordnance Committee to consider the letter of the Ord-
nance officers of Dec. 6.
13. Mr. Say, Lord Bradshaw, Mr. Love, and Mr. Gurdon to be a
Committee to examine Col. David Rosse, and if they see cause, to
take bail of him.
14. Lord Chief Justice St. John and Major-General Skippon
added to the Commissioners to treat with the Portuguese Am-
bassador.
16. Capt. Peacock to continue in charge of the Tiger until there
is a better ship for him.
19, 20, Capt. Wadsworth to write down what he said to Council
concerning the engagement between the English and Dutch fleets,
and to deliver it to the Admiralty Committee, who are to consider
it.
21, 22. That Committee also toconsider what advice should be given
to Capt. Baddey for the management of the ships now in the Straits,
and Capts. Badiley and Appleton's last letters referred to them.
23. To write to Col. Kelsey to acknowledge his letter com-
plaining of a postmaster, not named ; to request him to examine
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Dec. 7.
Dec. 7.
Wliitehall.
Dec. 7.
Plymouth.
Vol. XXVI.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
into the miscarriage complained of, and to certify whether the
person is unfit to be continued in his place.
24. The Ordnance Committee to report to Council on Thursday
what they have done to supply the public stores.
26. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider Mr. Violet's
paper concerning the silver on board the Samson, Salvador, and
George.
27. To write to Major-General Desborow to desire him, in the
present state of affairs, to take particular care of the western ports.
[I. 68, pp. 41, 45.]
Council of State to the captains and commanders of all ships in
the service of Parliament, and all others whom it may concern.
The Corporation for the Poor of London having fitted a buss for
fishing in the North seas, named the Welcome of London, you are
to permit her, with her master and six men, to pass without inter-
ruption or impeding any of them. [J. 68, p. 45.]
Council of State to the Governor of Windsor Castle. You
are to deliver by inventory to Mr. Carter, surveyor of works, such
timber now remaining in the castle as was felled for its repairs, for
which he is to account with the Parliament Committee for White-
haU. [J. 68, p. 46.]
7, Henry Hatsell to Wm. Kowe, at the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee. Let money be ordered if I am to buy the 2,000 quarters
of wheat and 2,000 quarters of oats, and notice given when any
convoy is appointed for Ireland, that I may have it ready shipped.
I am satisfied with the advance of the assessment, and the appoint-
ing of such fit persons to manage naval affairs ; and if Capt. Morley
was joined with Major-General Desborow for the West, it would be
a great advantage.
I am sorry to hear of the loss sustained, and of the unworthy
carriage of the officers who did not engage. The sending down of
persons to examine the matter may tend to much good, and should
have been done when the engagement took place between Sir Geo.
Ayscue and the enemy. I advise a general embargo tiU the
State's ships are better manned. There have been too many loose
and profane men on the ships, but I hope things will go on better
now.
The prize taken by Capt. Marten would make a man-of-war, and
would carry 32 or 34 guns, and the Middleburg taken by Capt.
Cuttance, being a freebooter of 10 guns, should be either set out for
the State or sold. The Nicodemus has arrived from Ireland with 18
brass gims, and the Lubec has been sent in by the New President with
deals and tar, but it is doubtful whether she is prize. Her skipper
should be contracted with to go back to Lubec to fetch tar, cordage
and pitch, or order given to buy up all the hemp in Dorsetshire
and east Somersetshire'; also the Governor of Guernsey should be
ordered to get what cordage he can from St. Malo. [2^ pages.]
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Dec. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Lord President authorised to open letters to Council, and
if he see fit, to summon Council.
2. The Lord General to order such companies of Col. Berkstead
and Sir William Constable's regiments as can be spared to march
to the Isle of Wight.
3. To discharge on account of infirmities Venner, son of
Baptist Venner, who was pressed into the State's service.
4. The charges of Nathaniel Davis, sent by Mr. Longland from
Leghorn, with the intelligence of the retaking of the Phoenix, to be
paid him out of the Council's contingencies, with 100 marks as a
gratuity for his pains.
5. John Davis to be secured in the custody of the Serjeant-at-
arms, that he may be examined concerning matters laid to his
charge.
6. To write to the captains of the Portsmouth, Ruby, and Dia-
mond, to thank them for their faithful service, and to desire them
to refit their ships with all speed.
7. Mr. Scott, Mr. Lister, Lord Bradshaw, and Mr. Strickland to
be a Committee to examine Mr. Davis as to the cause of his coming:
to England, and any other charges brought against him, and to send
for any other persons having knowledge of him, and examine them ;
and after a full examination of the whole business, to report to
Council.
9. All cases referred by Council to the various Committees during
the last year, which have not yet been reported upon, to be revived
to all the Committees of this Council.
10. The Lord General to order the transfer of Col. Berkstead's
companies (except those on guard at the Tower) to Sir Wm.
Constable, and thereupon to, despatch them to Landguard Fort, Har-
wich, or any part of the coast which he shall think most fit, for its
security.
11. The Navy Committee to be desired to pay the wages of
captains slain in the service, up to the day of their death, to their
widows, notwithstanding that they have not taken out letters of
administration.
12. All matters referred to the Committee for Examinations and
not reported on, to be revived, in order to be reported upon.
13. Lord Bradshaw, Mr. Lister, Mr. Cawley, Mr. Gurdon, Sir H.
Mildmay, Sir Peter Wentworth, Major-General Harrison, Col. In-
goldsby, Col. Sidney, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Strickland, and Sir Wm.
Masham to be a Committee to consider the references formerly made
to that Committee, and to prepare reports upon them.
14. The references made by the last Council to the Irish and
Scotch Committee on the business of the post ofiices to be revived,
and the order of Parliament of the 6th instant concerning this
business referred to that committee.
15. The Ordnance Committee to order the speedy delivery to the
powder makers of the saltpetre for which they have contracted,
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Dec. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
and to see that it is at once converted into powder for the use of
the State.
16. Col. Purefoy to deliver to Capt. Thos. Koberts, his debentures
which were delivered to Council by Capt. Bishop, they being satis-
fied, on Col. Purefoy 's representation, that they need be no longer
detained.
17. To write the Navy Committee to give authority to Mr.
Willoughby at Portsmouth to draw bills of exchange upon them
not exceeding 1,000Z. before he gives an account of it, to be dis-
bursed by him on emergent occasions there.
18. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Navy Victuallers
concerning provision of victuals at Portsmouth, that the State's ships
may not have to wait for provisions, whereupon Mr. Willoughby's
second proposition is referred to the said Committee.
19. To write to the Governor of Portsmouth to have special care
over the harbour, for the safety of the ships therein, and to offer him
guns to plant in the Round tower, or any suitable place near the
water.
20. To inform Mr. Willoughby that his propositions are all under
consideration, and that orders have been given upon several accord-
ing to his desire ; and especially that Council have desired the Navy
Committee to authorise him to draw bills upon them not exceeding
1,000Z. Also to desire him to hasten to his charge at Portsmouth,
and to do his best in refitting two frigates lately come in, and
promoting all navy matters there.
21. The Admiralty Judges to consider the petition of Thos.
Chelston and Abraham Motham, and so to settle the business
between them and the Prince of Condi's agent, that it may be to
the satisfaction of the party damnified.
22. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the paper
delivered in by the Portuguese Ambassador, and report.
23. The Committee nominated to-day to consider the references
formerly made to the Examination Committee, to take bail of
Percy Welch.
24. The license given last year to Rich. Spencer to remain with
his family in France for 12 months renewed for 12 months, from
24 December.
25. 26. The petitions of Sir Robert Jones, and of Alexander How
and John Marston referred to the Admiralty Committee.
27. To enclose to the Navy Committee the paper concerning
the works to be done at Portsmouth, desire them to consider
it, and to order the doing of those they judge necessary, and assign
a time when they are to be begun.
28. On consideration of the lists given in of ships in General
Blake's fleet, in the northern and western guards and in the
Thames, the Admiralty Committee to decide what ships shall be
speedily fitted for sea, and to give orders for the same, and report.
[J. 68, pp. 47-54.]
5. B
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Dec. 8. 8. Col. Wm. Sydenham to the President of the Council of State.
Portsmouth. In obedience to Council's commands for my speedy repair to the
Isle of Wight, I am got thus far. We hear no news of the Dutch
fleet or of the passing westward of their merchant ships, though
some vessels from the west are newly come into this port. The
President and eight other vessels are here in the roads. [| page.]
Dec. 9. 9. Order of the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs that
Lords Comrs. Whitelock and Lisle, Mr. Scott, Mr. Love, Col. Purefoy,
Lord Bradshaw, Mr. Strickland, Sir Wm. Masham, Major Lister,
and Mr. Gurdon be a Sub-committee to consider the business
of clothing, and that the reference to the former Sub-committee be
revived to this. [^ pags; also I. 182, p. 1.]
Dec. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To desire the Governor of Dover Castle to gain what intelli-
gence he can of the enemy's condition, and to report to Council,
and any charge he may be at therein to be defrayed from the
exigent money of Council.
2. The like 'to be written to the Lieut.-Governor of Deal, and to
desire him to send his letters to Council in the post road.
3. Mr. Love to confer with Mr. Surveyor about the removing of
the portal of the Council Chamber, and making some other passage
into the rooms to which the portal led, so that the Council Chamber
may.be more private ; and Mr. Love to give orders for the doing of it.
4. The Foreign Affairs' Committee to consider of some' fit person
to send as a Resident to Sweden, and report his name to Council.
5. Mr. Scott to report the examination of Mr. Stanier to Parlia-
ment, according to their order.
6. Col. William Burgh or Bourke to be allowed two months longer
in England, upon the pass given him by the Commissioners in Ireland.
7. The jS'avy Victuallers to order the victualling of the Lily •
frigate now at Plymouth.
8. 9. The appointed Committee to meet the Portuguese Ambas-
sador on Saturday at 9 a.m., and to press his consent to the articles
formerly offered to him according to an order from Parliament;
Sir Oliver Fleming to give him notice, and conduct him to the
meeting.
10. To desire the Commissioners of Council sent to the fleet to
examine into the miscarriage of several of the fleet ofiicers in the
last engagement, and to send such ofiicers as they judge guilty to
the council of war for punishment, if they find the Council has
power to punish. If not, to remove them from their commands, and
send them in safe custody to Council. The Commissioners are to
be likewise encouraged in their proceedings.
11. To write to General Blake to encourage him to proceed with
the examination of the defects in several officers of the fleet during
the last engagement.
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Dec. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
12. Council finding that certain goods most useful for the com-
monwealth cannot, in the present state of affairs, be imported with-
out special license, the Lord President is to move Parliament to
grant these licenses.
13. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the letter from
the Commissioners of Parliament in Lincolnshire, and the petition
from some of the soldiers in Col. Syler's regiment,
14. The Admiralty Committee to consider what security has been
given in the Admiralty Court by Capt. Diamond, on his being com-
missioned captain of a private man-of-war, and to report to Council
what account they receive thereof
15. The petition of the ofiicers and mariners of the Samson
referred to the Admiralty Judges.
16. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider Mr. Bradshaw's
letter from Hamburg of 30 November, and aU the papers thereto
annexed.
17. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to consider the petition
of Rich. Stevens and William Urrie, and to certify to Council what
has already been taken upon the letters of reprisal granted to
Hy. Stevens, and what should be done as to the desire of the
petitioners.
18. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Portuguese Ambas-
sador on Saturday at 9 a.m., and to press his consent to the six
preliminary articles, especially No. 4.
22. To write the Navy Committee to order the Navy Commis-
sioners and Treasurers to pay to Judah Wytheridge and Eliz. Smith,
widows, their husbands' wages for the time they served on the
Bonadventure and Mermaid, from their entry until their death.
23. To write the Navy Commissioners to order them to begin
building some of the 30 frigates formerly ordered.
24. To write the Army Committee to order the paying of a
bill drawn by the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland for
2,037?. 10s. Od., beiag the second quarter for 8,000 cassocks and
breeches, 6,000 pairs of shoes, and 24,000 pairs of stockings for foot
soldiers in Ireland. [I. 68, pp. 58-62.]
Dec. 9, Warrant by the Council of State to [the Commissioners of
Whitehall. Customs] to deliver to John Adrian, merchant of London, a barrel
containing 30 pieces of linen seized by their officers, on oath that
they were shipped at Ostend before revocation of Council's warrant
of 13 July 1652, giving license for importing HoUand goods by way
of Flanders. [I. 68, pp. 54, 61.]
Dec. 10. 10. Act of Parliament appointing Dennis Bond, Francis Allein,
John Downes, and Cornelius Holland, a Committee to inquire into
the several revenues and treasuries belonging to the commonwealth,
the bringing of them into one channel ; how unnecessary officers
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and salaries can be taken off; and especially how debts charged
by way of security on the excise can be paid. [2^ pages.]
Dec. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Sir Jas. Harrington to present to Council this day week the
report in his hands concerning the Mint.
3. The paper for the Spanish Ambassador, now read, to be signed
and sent to him to-morrow by Sir Oliver Fleming.
4. Col. John Buller to be bailed on the usual conditions, Mr.
Thurloe to take the bond.
5. 9. Order on the petition of Kichard Earl of Cork, that all papers
remaining in Council or its Committees, which relate to the business
of Articles, be transmitted to the Court of Articles.
6. Peter Bowen, late lieutenant of the Garland, to write down
what he said to Council concerning the last engagement.
7. Alderman AUein to give order to furnish 501. to the Com-
missioners sent to the fleet, for charges of their journey.
8. The Navy Commissioners to consider whether the western
bargemen may not be used in the ships of this commonwealth.
10. The Admiralty Committee to consider Col. Sydenham's letter
of December 8th from Portsmouth. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 11.]
II. Also the letters of the Commissioners of Council sent to the
fleet, dated from the Triumph in the Nore, the 9th instant. [Also
Vol. XXVI., No. 12.]
12. The petition of James de Caux referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to speak with such as they think fit, state the facts, and
report.
13. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to meet on Monday to
prepare laws of war for the governing of the fleet. Mr. Thurloe to
bring in such laws and ordinances of war as have been formerly
made for land or sea, and Dr. Walker to attend.
14. The Act for making saltpetre to be brought into Council next
Monday, with the alterations offered in Council to day.
15. The order of Parliament concerning Mr. Henry Stuart to be
considered next Monday.
16. The paper of the Committee for Advice concerning the regu-
lation of the fleet to be sent to the Admiralty Committee. [Also
Vol. XXV I, No. 13.]
17. The approval of Parliament of the contract for saltpetre to be
sent to the Navy Committee, who are to see that the money
agreed upon be paid within the appointed time ; Council will take
care they are reimbursed from the 100,000?. to be raised by sale
of delinquents' estates.
18. Power to be given to the Commissioners of Customs to permit
any persons to import pitch, tar, hemp, flax, cordage, resin, deal
boards, saltpetre, or brimstone.
19. The Admiralty Commissioners to give orders for speedy fitting
for sea aU ships mentioned in the list now read, and any others fit
for present service, taking care they are well officered and manned.
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Dec. 10.
Dec. 10.
Wtitehall.
Dee. 10.
WhitehaU.
Dec. 10.
Whitehall.
Dec. 11.
Vol. XXVL
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Also to consider what encouragements can be given to induce men
to enter the service speedily and cheerfully, and to report the whole
to Council.
20. To write to empower Capt. Badiley to take merchant ships
into the State's service, and force his way home with them ; also to
commission such ofhcers as he shall think iit, and to take up by
exchange what money is necessary. [I. 68, p. 63-67.]
Council of State to all persons concerned. The Commissioners
of Parliament in Ireland having granted a pass to Col. Wm.
Bourke, with his wife and 3 servants, to repair to England, in
order to contract with the Ambassadors or agents of foreign Princes
or States residing here, for carrying Irishmen into their service, by
which pass he is obliged to return to Ireland in 2 months ; and he
having petitioned for leave to stay longer to effect his business.
Council grant him a prolongation of 2 months, during which he is to
remain without molestation, he and his retinue doing nothing pre-
judicial. [/. 68, p. 67.]
Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. Capt. David
Bonnell, merchant of London, having a warrant of Council of 6
August last, to import Holland linen by way of Flanders, which has
been since revoked, he petitions that he will be greatly prejudiced
thereby, having withdrawn some linen into Flanders ; therefore on
his swearing to his narrative, the seizure and confiscation imposed
by the Navigation Act are to be suspended, and he permitted to
import the goods. [J. Q8,pp. 63, 68.]
Like letter for George Chandler and Godfrey Lee, merchants
of London, whose goods were hindered of an immediate passage
through the differences with the United Provinces, to import 33
barrels of madder and other goods, paying duties therefor. [/. 68,
pp. 69, 70.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Lord General to send to the Isle of Wight one or
two troops of horse, to remain while the Dutch fleet are on the
coast.
2. Mr. Cockayne to give in bond to the clerk of Council, as
Mr. Mordaunt has done, for his peaceable conduct, and not further to
prosecute the challenge and quarrel with Mordaunt.
3. Mr. Hill and Mr. Wilson, Commissioners for Sale of Dutch
Prizes, to attend the Committee for Foreign Affairs next Monday.
4. The Admiralty Committee to consider the petition of Robert
Salmon, confer with him, and report.
5. A postscript to be added to the letters to Mr. Longland,_Capt.
Badiley, and Capt. Appleton, to take notice of receipt of their last
letters, and thank them for faithful service.
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Dec. II. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Mr. Strickland to present to Parliament the draft of an Act for
making saltpetre. [I. 68, pp. 71, 72.]
Dec. II. 14. Commissioner Peter Pett to the President of the Council of
Chatham. State. Particulars of frigates now setting forth at Chatham. We
want 500 men forthwith, and since the press went out, the appear-
ance is so small that unless a more effectual course is taken for
sending them down, the service will be retarded. The ships wiU
soon be got down to the fleet, but they cannot do good service unless
well manned. Masters are wanted for three ships.
I waited on the Commissioners of Council on board the Triumph,
and took the wants of the fleet. I will send what can be supplied
from hence. [I| pages.]
Dec. II. 15. Col. Thos. Kelsey to the President of the Council of State.
Dover Castle. I have sent to aU maritime places in the Cinque Ports to impress
seamen, and with the assistance of the mayor, impressed 50 at Dover ;
but only 20 came to receive their conduct money, and after receipt,
they peremptoi'ily refused to go, being animated by some interested
in private men-of-war, of which there are many here. Unless some
severe course is taken for the exemplary punishment of some, to
deter others, few wiU be obtained. If, as I hear, any further en-
couragement in respect of seamen's pay is intended, it may conduce
much to further this present expedition. Between 60 and 80 of the
Dutch fleet came off the Southsands Head, and anchored in our
Koad yesterday. [I page.]
Dec. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write the Governors of Jersey and Guernsey that there
are many seamen in those islands usually employed in fishing
voyages, which have ceased on account of the present troubles,
who will be pressed into foreign service, if not taken into that
of the commonwealth, and to desire that they be sent to Ports-
mouth.
2. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to prepare a draft of
articles of war for the governing of the fleet, to be presented to the
Committee for Foreign Afiairs next Wednesday.
3. The quorum of that Committee to be three.
4. 5. The Admiralty Committee to consider the proposals of the
officers of the fleet sent to Council by the Commissioners of Council
sent down to the fleet. Also the letter from the said Commis-
sioners, dated from the Triumph, the Ilth instant. [Also Vol.
XXVL, No. 16.]
6. Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Lister to be a Committee to
consider the fitting of the rooms used for treating with Ambassadors
for the sittings of the Admiralty Committee, and whether the Horse
chambers may be fitting for treating with Ajnbassadors.
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Dec. 13. Council op State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
7, 8. Captain Saltonstal to be committed prisoner to the Fleet for
trial, for neglect of duty in the last engagement off Dungeness, and
the Serjeant-at-arms to carry him to prison.
9. Mr. Violet to assist, on behalf of the commonwealth, in the pro-
secution of the suits now in the Court of Admiralty agaiast the
Samson, Salvador, and George, and to acquaint Dr. Walker from
time to time with what he has to offer in reference to them.
10, 11. The Admiralty Committee to consider the letters of Col,
Kelsey from Dover Castle, of Peter Pett from Chatham, and of
Thomas WaUis from Plymouth. [Also Vol. XXVI., Nos. 17, 18.]
12. Council to consider to-morrow the orders of regulation for the
Council.
13. To acquaint Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth with the order
sent to the Governors of Jersey and Guernsey concerning the seamen
to be sent thither, and to request him to give them the usual conduct
money.
14. The Committee of Foreign Affairs to consider to what place
beyond seas Henry Stuart may be sent, and what accommodation
wiU be fit for him, and to report.
15. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the letters from
the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland.
16. Thomas Bennet to succeed David Farmer in his employment
tmder Council, with the same allowance.
17. Col. Purefoy, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mi-. Love, Mr. Strickland,
Mr. Gurdon, Aid. Alleiu, Mr. Say, Mr. Fielder, Lord Bradshaw, Sir
John Trevor, Mr. Lister, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, added to the
Committee to consider Mr. Legg and Mr. Kinnersley's claim to the
office of wardrobe-keeper, and to examine ,the charge against Mr.
Legg, for giving up arms on warrant of the late King. Also to
examine any charges that may be made against Kinnersley, and
report.
18. The Ordnance Committee to consider how Landguard and
Harwich forts may be supplied with gun-carriages and other neces-
saries for their defence, and to report.
19. *Fo write the Army Committee about complaints of want of
pay from Jersey and Guernsey, and to desire that they be constantly
paid according to the establishment.
20. Aid. AUein added to Committee for Foreign Affairs.
21. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the ships at Portsmouth,
when ready, to go to Plymouth, join the State's ships there, and
sail to the mouth of the Channel, for securing home of the Enghsh
trade.
22. 23. The Scotch and Irish Committee to consider Col. Goff's
proposition ; also the case and condition of Col. O'Dwyre, and report.
24. The examination taken at the fleet by the Commissioners,
concerning Capts. SaltonstaU and Chaplin, for not engaging in the
last fight with the Dutch, to be sent to Dr. Walker, who, with the
Admiralty Judges, is to consider of bringing them to trial, and to
report.
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Dec. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
25. General Blake's letter off the TSTore to be sent to the Admiralty
Committee. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 19.]
26. The report of that Committee on Peter Biggleston's case to be
recommitted to them, to confer with the Admiralty Judges, and
report the sum payable to Biggleston.
27. The petition of Laurence de Vos and Peter de Woolfe referred
to the Admiralty Committee, to confer with the Admiralty Judges^
and report what should be done for them.
29. The Commissioners for Dutch Prizes to consider the petition
of John Hill, fisherman of Yarmouth, and certify the facts.
30. To write to the Army Committee to issue warrants to the
Army Treasurer to send 40,000?. for the forces in Ireland, part in
cash, part in bills of exchange. [/. 68, pp. 73-80.]
Dec. 13. 20. C. Kinnersley to Lord Bradshaw. Since my last to you of
the several orders and votes of both Houses in May and June 1642,
concerning any that should be aiding the late King in his wars
against Parliament, I have obtained the enclosed Act of 8 October
last, which you know better how to apply to this business than I
can direct. These arms were at first committed to [Legg's] custody,
to arm that rabble of roaring boys who were taken into Whitehall
to be a guard to the late King, and attended him when he went to
the House to fetch the five members ; and the King, missing his
purpose, went away from his Parliament in a few days. These
arms and ammunition were continued in Legg's keeping until the July
following, and then delivered by him with all privacy, to be sent for
the King's service, as the papers will testify. It is to be observed
that during the time they were concealed in his custody. Parliament
had information that arms and ammunition lay concealed in White-
hall, whereupon a Committee of Lords and Commons were appointed
to search Whitehall for powdeT-, &c., and they did so, but found none.
The Lords were the Earls of Pembroke and Holland ; the gentlemen
of the Commons are not so well remembered, but Sir Edw. Littleton
was one of them ; and they searched under the banquetting and
masking house, wine cellars, and the buttery under the standing
wardrobe. No man could have been more true to the employment
that both Houses employed me in than I have been for nine years
together, and yet no man more aspersed, they having made most of
the House and the Council of State my enemies ; but my hopes are
in God, who has brought this work of darkness to light, by which
means I may come to a further trial, whereby I may clear myself of
all calumnies, and appear to those that are made my enemies an
honest man. [1 page.'\
Dec. 13. 21. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee, Treasury Cham-
Leghorn, ber, Westminster. I wrote you of the recapture of the Phoenix from
the Dutch by Capt. Cox ; our enemies are much cast down and
would rather have lost six ships. The merchant ships taken need from
800L to 1,200J. each advance, beside our ships. I have given certain
bills and desire they may be accepted and paid, otherwise I shall
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Vol. XXVI.
not be able to continue supplies. There is great want of good com-
manders, also of 800 or 1,000 seamen or soldiers for the merchant
ships taken up at Leghorn and Venice. With copy of his letter of
29 Nov. [2 pages.]
Dec. 13. 22. Capt. Thos. Thorowgood to Thos. Smith, Navy Commissioner.
Portsmouth. Itendered mycrew six months' pay, but they said that theywould have
aU or none ; that you and the rest of the owners had received their pay
and were cheating them out of it, and that the ship might lie and
rot. One night they were singing and roaring, and as they would
not desist upon the order of the boatswain, I went down j myself,
and having struck one of them, they put out the candle, and seemed
as though they would have torn me to pieces. I am almost beside
myself, not knowing what to do. I wish the ship was at London,
and then you would know how to deal with them. [1 page.]
Dec. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Lord Bradshaw, Mr. Scott, Mr. Gurdon, and Sir Gilbert
Pickering to be a Committee to consider the prisoners who have been
set at liberty, whether by report from the Committee of Prisoners,
the Committee of Examinations, or by Council ; upon what terms
they are liberated, and what should be done for safety. The Lord
General's Secretary to attend the meetings of the Committee, to
inform them what prisoners have been liberated by the General, and
Avhat else he knows thereon.
2. The above Committee to consider whether Mr. Progers be
remanded into France, or remain here upon giving good security
not to act prejudicially.
3. The Admiralty Committee to consider all the references made
to them by Council, in pursuance of a declarative order of Parlia-
ment made this day and sent to Council.
4. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the letters from
the Commissioners in Ireland, dated December 3rd, and directed to
Mr. Speaker.
5. Mr. Thurloe to deliver to the Admiralty Committee the seal
of the anchor made for Council when they needed a seal of that
nature. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 23.]
6. The officers who attended the Admiralty Committee last year
to attend this year, with the same allowance.
7. Lord Rothes to be permitted to go three months to Scotland,
on giving security in 20,000/. himself, and 10,000/. each two
sureties, who are to be Englishmen, and approved by Council.
8. The Revenue Committee to take care that the timber in the
forest of Dean and the State's right there is preserved.
9. Maj.-Gen. Harrison to acquaint Parliament with the disorders in
the forest of Dean, on the arrival of surveyors sent by the trustees
for sale of delinquents' estates.
10. Security to be taken of Sir John Wintour, as ordered by Par-
liament.
11. The letter from the Governor of Windsor Castle referred to
the Committee this day appointed to consider of Scottish prisoners.
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Dec. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
12. The Committee for Foreign Aifairs to consider the report from
the Irish and Scotch Committee, on a letter from the Commissioners
at Leith.
16. To write to the Army Committee to pay 1,000Z. more on
account to Capt. Hen. HatseU, for wheat and oats to be provided
and sent by him to Ireland, for the forces there.
17. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the letter from
the Commissioners at Leith, concerning the Dutch ships and vessels
stopped by embargo.
18. Aid. AUein, and the rest of the Commissioners for Inspection
of Treasuries, to consider of and ascertain a constant stock or income
whence moneys may issue for the Council's expenses this year, and to
report speedily, [i. 68, pp. 85-87.]
Dec. 14. Council of State to Capt. Thos. Marriott of the Discovery. You
are |to receive on board such quantity of treasure as shall be sent
you by the Treasurers-at-war for pay of the forces in Ireland, and
land it at Waterford, or part of it at Dublin, if the Commissioners of
Parliament or commanders-in-chief of the forces so order it. If you
put into Milford Haven, acquaint Rich. Browne thereof, and convey
such provisions as he has ready to go for the army in Ireland. After
landing the treasure, return to IVDlford Haven, and convoy any
vessels laden with provisions by Browne or others to Waterford,
Wexford, Dublin, or Galway. [I. 68, p. 85.]
Dec. 14. Council of State to Capt. Hum. Felstead of the Marigold. There
Whitehall, are vessels laden with meal, &c. for the forces in Ireland that are to
go from Chester water, Liverpool, and the ports in Lancashire, to
Galway, and are to rendezvous at Highlake in Chester water for a
convoy. This, is most important, the forces in Ireland greatly need-
ing the provisions. You are therefore to convoy those reported
to you as ready by Capt. John Whitworth, John Mathew, or Thos.
Prescot, and the first wind after two or more are ready, sail with
them for Galway, wait for their unlading, but not more than 20 days,
and convoy them back into sight of the Welsh coast. This done
you are to return to your former station about Ajrr in Scotland, and
follow your former instructions. [J. 68, p. 86.]
Dec. 14. Warrant by the Council of State to Wm. Leman and John Black-
Whitehall, well, jun., Treasurers-at-war, to receive 28,000L to be paid them by Sir
John Wollaston and the rest of the Treasurers for monies assigned
before l7th Dec. 1651, for pay of the forces in England, Ireland, and
Scotland, to furnish 14,0002. by bills of exchange, letters of creit, or
otherwise, and to send the other 14,000i. in cash, in hired waggons,
to Bristol, to be there by 20 Dec. to be shipped for Ireland, and there
issued on warrants from the Commander-in-Chief of the forces. [/.
104, p. 2.]
Dec. 14. 24. Order at the Committee of Trustees for sale of the late King's
Somerset House, goods allowing to Major Edw. Bass and Alice Moore, creditors to
Strand.
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1652. Vol. XXVI.
the late King, 221. 15s., being half the value received for a jewel,
beds, and organ, and a chest of ryals, &c. belonging to the late King,
and discovered by them. Receipted 24 Feb. 1653. [1^ pages.]
Dec. 14. 25. Thos. Greene to the Na\^ Commissioners. On Council's order
Dover. I have stayed the Eastland deals, tar, and hemp, but as some
masters of the ships are at London, I cannot give an account of the
prizes. The London merchants come down and engross all these
commodities when put up for sale, but I hope to break their design.
They offer 33s. for a barrel of tar, and 38s. and 40s. per cwt. of hemp.
Messrs. De la Barre and De Lavall, merchants, have 900 Norway
deals at 71. per 100, which you may have, and some spars at 50s. per
100. The nine tons of oil, &e. stopped are still lying ia the stores.
Commissioner Pett at Chatham bids me seize aU Eastland goods
for the service ; ; how far may I proceed therein ? The Holland fleet
is still between Dover and Calais. [1 page.]
Dec. 15. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Order — on the petition of the merchants of Pljrmouth, Dart-
mouth, Wejnnouth, and Poole trading to Newfotindland, for a
stronger and more timely convoy than ordinary for their next year's
fishing, — to report that Council should tell, the petitioners that, as
their affairs now stand, they caimot give them convoy to Newfound-
land, and therefore it would be best for them to forbear that trade
this year ; and that a letter enclosed from Council be sent to signify
the same to them.
2. Sidney Beare proposed, on the reference of Council, as a fit
person to be sent as Resident to the Queen of Sweden.
3. To report, on reference to this Committee by Council of the
Parliament order concerning Henry Stuart, that the enclosed letter
be written to the Governor of the Isle of Wight, with a copy of the
said order, which he is to show to Henry Stuart, and ask him the
place in France or Flanders where he desires to be landed, and the
persons he chooses to attend him.
4. The letters from Hamburg concerning Holstein referred to
Mr. Thurloe, to confer with such merchants as he thinks fit as to
what conveniences that country may afford as to trade ; he is to draw
up instructions upon the matter in the letter, to offer to this Com-
mittee,
5. Mr. Thurloe to look over the several letters from the Senate of
Hamburg, concerning their ships stayed here, and to inquire into
the proceedings in the Admiralty Court against those ships, and
report.
6. All present appointed a Sub-committee to confer with Mr.
Oxenbridge about his representation concerning himself, referred by
Council to this Committee, and to report.
7. Order — on that part of Oxenbridge's statement mentioniag the
great charge of the Dutch prisoners, — to report to Council that ia
the present state of affairs, aU the common Dutch prisoners should
be set free to return to their own couutry, and that the governor or
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chief magistrate of the place where they are shotild be empowered
to give them passes.
10. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to be requested to
attend this day week, when the petition of Don Melchior d'Aranguren
will be considered. [/. 132, pp. 2-5.]
Dec. 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to the Mayors of Southampton, Weymouth, Poole,
and Bristol to press 300 able seamen, an equal number from each
town, and to send them to Portsmouth.
2. To write to Capt. Willoughby to go to Portsmouth to examine
into the distemper among the seamen, and to quiet them by imprison-
ment or otherwise as the law allows. Also to tell him that Council
had written to the governor there to assist him.
3. To write to the Governor of Portsmouth to assist Capt. Wil-
loughby in his suppression of the mutiny.
4. AU the common Dutch prisoners to be dischai'ged, and return
to their own country ; the governor or chief magistrate of the place
where they shall be set on shore to be empowered to give them
passes accordingly.
5. The Admiralty Committee to proceed in examination of the
complaint against John Holland, Navy Commissioner, and report.
6. The letter from the bailiffs of Yarmouth, with the list of seamen
impressed, to be sent to the Navy Commissioners.
7. 8. Sidney Beare to be sent to Sweden as Eesident from this
commonwealth ; the Committee for Foreign Affairs to send for him
to acquaint him therewith, and prepare instructions for him.
9. That Committee to consider Bene Augier's petition, and report
with all speed.
10. Mr. Progers to be committed to the Gatehouse during Council's
pleasure.
11. The Admiralty Committee to consider Mr. Cawley's paper now
read ; Major-General Harrison and Mr. Cawley added to that Com-
mittee, and Mr. Cawley to take care of the business.
12. The letter to the State of Venice approved, and Col. Purefoy
to offer it to Mr. Speaker to be signed.
13. To write to the officers of the port of Chester to order all
goods sent there for Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood to pass without inter-
ruption ; also to deliver up the bond of 200L which they have taken
of Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood's agent.
14. The Lord General to confer with the Admiralty Committee as
to the disposing of the 500 men lately sent down from hence, and
now at Kochester. {Also Vol. XXVI., No. 26.]
15. Mr. Holland's letter to the Navy Commissioners, resigning his
office of Navy Commissioner, referred to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners, to do as they judge best.
16. Sir Hy. Mildmay to present to Parliament the annexed Act
for the suppression of Popish worship. Council being informed that
there is much resort to mass in private houses, as well as in those of
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1652. Vol. XXVI.
Dec. 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
the foreign ministers and Ambassadors, which is supposed to be occa-
sioned by the coming over and remaining here of many English
priests and Jesuits.
17. To answer to the petition of the merchants of Pljmiouth,
Dartmouth, Weymouth, and Poole, that in the present state of affairs,
Council cannot appoint any convoy for their next year's fishing to
Newfoundland.
18. To write to Capt. Hatsell to pay 5001. on account, out of the
moneys received by him from the receiver general of the public
revenues of the Isle of Jersey, to Lieut.-Col. Joseph Hunldn, Governor
of the Sorlings, for finishing the fortifications of that island.
19. The Army Committee to give order for the buying two
surgeons' chests for the garrison of the Scilly Islands, in place of
those which were taken.
21. To write to the Governor of Scilly that Council have con-
sidered his petition and representation ; — That as to convoy for
money and provisions at Plymouth and the Mount, they have
written to Capt. Marten, commander of the western squadron, to
convoy them ; that his future convoys are recommended to the
Admiralty Committee, and also his desire to buy the Hunter.
As to the three months' pay, the Army Committee still issue
warrants three months beforehand for pay of those islands. That
to enable him to carry on fortifications, and for incidents, Capt.
Hatsell is ordered to pay him 500/. A supply of ammunition for
the islands, and of guns for the new castle at Grimsby, is not thought
necessary, nor the 30 horse to round the guards. The Army Com-
mittee are ordered to supply two surgeons' chests. For settling
persons to execute the civil power, the Commissioners of the Great
Seal are ordered to put him, — -the governor, — and Major John Bawden
into the commission of peace for Cornwall. [I. 68. pp. 89-95.]
Dec. 15. 27. Note of resolutions [in the Admiralty Committee]. Care to be
taken of sick and wounded seamen on board and on shore ; the
magistrates in port towns to reserve a proportion of the hospitals
for them. To consider the best way of selling mariners' shares. A
charter for Mariners' Hall to be granted for the port of London, and
all great port towns and cities of England, with privileges to all
seamen enrolling themselves as members, who are to be ready at
command to serve in the ships of the State ; the charter now in
being of the Trinity House to be revised and altered, by such as
Parliament shall appoint, and passed under the Great Seal. [Draft,
1§ pages:\
Dec. 15. 28. Capt. 'Eich. Badiley to the [Navy Committee]. I have
Porto Longone. received another letter from the Great Duke, which I enclose,
wherein the recovery of the Phoenix from the Dutch, which I
supposed lay at the bottom, has now come forth ; since my reply,
which is also enclosed,, he has sent me Capt. Hen. Appleton, to be
judged on the offence and crime laid to his charge; and it was
concluded at a council of war that he should be desired to forbear
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executing his command upon the Leopard for the present, and that
Capt. Poole, late commander of the Mary Rose merchant ship, the
fittest man we could think of, should take the command.
I enclose a copy of Capt. Appleton's declaration, by "which it appears
that, although none can excuse him of blame in the business, it
is not so bad as declared to the Great Duke ; and therefore, by your
favour, he shall be re-established in his command, as soon as we are
clear of the coast of Italy, or sooner if his Highness desire it. I
shall still labour to render to his Highness aU due respect, and
without other commands, shall neither directly nor indirectly make
any attempt upon the enemy in his port, according to such com-
mands as were sent by Don Jon Baptista Bran Koacha, the General
that governs here tmder the Eling of Spain, to the Admiral of nine
Dutch men-of-war that rode before this place ; (although after a
great deal of dispute and murmuring against the Spaniards) they
went to sea, and being two or three miles off, the two frigates went
forth yesterday, and getting the wind, at first, cleared themselves
of the enemy, who then gave chase to our ships, but to little purpose.
Several ships have been impressed at Venice for our service,
which I have ordered to Naples to be fitted out, and to rendezvous
there, and be under Capt. Owen Cox, whence they wiU come to me,
and then aU of us (D.V.) will proceed for Leghorn, from whence, if
the enemy will come out to engage us, I hope we shall be a suflScient
match for them ; afterwards I shall be at a stand for orders.
If the Fleming keeps Leghorn Eoad, and does not come out to
fight, I dare not attempt any hostile act, considering your commands,
and my engagement to the Great Duke. May I, on any advantage,
assault the enemy in the King of Spain's ports ? When we are
clear of Leghorn, are we to come to England, having but four mer-
chantmen under convoy, or are the goods landed at Leghorn, which
are of great value, to be reladen on our men-of-war who have been
merchantmen ?
I have drawn bills upon you for 10,000 dollars for provisions sup-
plied by Mr. Longland to the fleet, which I hope wiU be soon paid, as
Mr. Longland's friend, Mr. Smith, now refuses to meddle with busi-
ness of that nature upon such a score ; and at one time or another,
your affairs may suffer more than can be expressed upon such an
account. I am informed that Capt. Appleton's expense must be
drawn upon the Commissioners of Customs, and mine upon you, so
I draw for the 10,000 dollars between both. [2| pages.] Enclosing,
28. I.. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Great Duke of Tuscany. I have
exa/mined Capt. Appleton, and though he pleads innocency
of intention to give you any distaste im, his action against
your senti/nel, yet I cannot excuse him, as he should have
known that when a prisoner escaping puts foot in the
dormnions of an allied prince, he is a free man, and it
was both imbecility and incimlity to take hi/m from your
men im, arms. Therefore, on mature deliberation with
other of the State's servants, I have dismissed him from
his com/mcmd. J send you his declaration on the case.
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Dec. 15. About the Phoenix, I would add to what I have already
written, that not having heard of the reciprocal obli-
gations you name between the English amd Dutch, I
supposed I had not failed in respect to you in ordering
the recovery of the frigate. If two persons with their men
in arms meet in the chamber of a mutual friend, on
pledge not to fight or make an uproar, and if one quietly
and secretly takes part of his adversary's arms, this other
would be justified in seeking restitution by stratagem, and
the loser has no right to claim satisfaction. I leave the
application to you, apologising for my presumption.
As our six men-of-iuar in Leghorn Mould need my
presence to equip them,, I beg your word for my free
ad/mission to and from Leghorn, and for leave to tuait
upon you when there, which would be a great addition to
former favours. — -^ December 1652. [2^ pages.]
28. II. Ch'and Duke of Tuscany to Capt. Rich. Badiley. I have seen
what you have understood from Capt. Appleton about the
insult to the sentinel, and however it was related by hirni
differently, nevertheless you see that I have not done any-
thing against him without knowledge of the fact and
ivithout reason ; though he deserves more rigorous chastise-
ment, nevertheless having remitted myself to your judg-
ment, I am satisfied with your removing him from the
command of the ships in Leghorn. For what concerns
the frigate, much being to be replied to the motives urged
by you to justify the fact, it may be discowrsed at your
being here, I permitting you to come to Pisa, Leghorn,
and wherever you will freely, and to depart whenever
you please, without any doubt of being molested, my in-
tention being to co -operate and not to hinder, that by your
means the needful assurances may be provided about the
English ships, persuading myself of being corresponded
with i/n an equcd manner by the Parliament of the re-
public of England, unto whom, I shall ever preserve due
respect, as also affection to yourself. — Pisa, ^ December
1652. [^ page, translation^
28. III. Relation by Capt. Hen. Appleton of what passed at the Mould
of Leghorn, ^g°^™Jg, 1652. I had on board the Leopard a
Dutch mariner and suspected spy, who leaped overboard
and endeavoured to swim ashore to the Mould head. Two of
my mariners, being at the waterside, stopped, him in the
water, when he called upon the sentinel to aid in his
rescue, and promised him a reward, who immediately
drew his sword, and took the prisoner out of the water,
and received a dollar. Being at this mx)ment in a boat,
I went ashore to accommodate the difference with the
sentinel at his watchhouse, and desired him courteously
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to deliver me the prisoner ; perceiving he drew his sword
and threatened to strike some of my men, I stopped his
hand, and requested him to forhear, which he did, and
delivered up the prisoner, upon my promising to present
him to the governor or colonel. In the interim,, the French
and Butch went to the next sentinel, and told him strange
things, ^vhereupon he, a musketeer, and an officer, came
running after me, and presenting their muskets, threatened
to fire if I did not redeliver up the prisoner. I ordered
him to he surrendered, and they all went away, and made
their complaint first, whereas I had the onost reason to
complain of them, for it was never my intention to
affront or molest any of his Highness's subjects, much
less the sentinel. The truth hereof I can make appear by
divers gentlemen who were spectators. [1^ pages.]
Dec. 15. 29. Wm. Cullen, Mayor of Dover, to Capt. Bartlett. I send
Dover. you a list of 12 deserving seamen in our town, and wish the
State would put some of them in command, which would encourage
many to the service. They, with others of this town, were aboard
General Blake's fleet, in the engagement with Tromp on May the
19th, and did good service. I hope the State will honour us so
much as to bestow the name of Dover upon one of their frigates.
[| pages.]
Dec. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2, 3. Capt. Chapman or Chaplin, late commander of the Entrance,
to be committed to the Fleet, to await his trial for neglect of duty in
the engagement with the Dutch oiF Ness Point. Doctor "Walker to
prepare a charge against him.
4, 6. The Irish and Scotch Committee's report concerning clipped
money in Ireland, and the report concerning the Mint, to be con-
sidered to-morrow. The Master of the Mint, and such officers as
he thinks advisable, to attend.
6. The petition of divers coasters and victuallers of the city of
London, for a continuance of convoy, referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee. [Also Vol. XXVI., Xo. 30.]
7. The arms and ammunition now in Conway Castle, a list of
which has been sent to Council, signed John Carter, to be removed
to Chester, and there secured until further order.
8. The Admiralty Committee to consider the letter from the
Governor of Dover Castle of the 15th, and to decide what is best to
be done for giving notice to the English ships of the posture of the
enemy. [Aho Vol. XX VI., Xo. 31.] _
10. Also to consider the abuse which is commonly practised in
the felling of the State's timber for the public service, and what is
to be done for redress thereof, and to report either to Council or to
Parliament, as they judge most fit.
12. Col. Ingoldsby and Major Evelyn to consider the petition of
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Dec. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Paul Banister and John Truelock, and to cause restitution if they
find the matter as suggested.
13. Six weeks' more time to be allowed to Sir Thos. Urquart of
Cromarty, Scotland, on his petition for his stay there, dating from
the expiration of his present leave of absence.
14. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the petition of
Col. James Heane, Governor of Jersey, for some supplies from
England, and to report.
15. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider the report of the
Admiralty Committee on the letter from the Navy Commissioners,
touching the building of 30 new frigates.
16. The petition of William Harrington, merchant of London,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report.
18. The Army Committee to make satisfaction to Eebecca Giear,
widow, of Weymouth, for her house, which is used by the soldiers
there.
19. Order, on the Admiralty Commissioners' report about provi-
ding victuals for a greater number of men who are to be aboard
the fleet, that provision be made for 14,000 men for six months,
besides the 16,000 already declared for.
20. To write the Navy Committee to contract with the Navy
Victuallers for the extra provisions, and to see that money be supplied
for them at the times agreed on.
21. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the order of
Parliament concerning the business of Portugal.
22. The money due to Col. Bingham to be paid out of the con-
tingent moneys of Council, and his letter and report to be looked
up.
23. The clerk of the Admiralty Committee to give particular
account to Council by whom every captain of last summer's and this
winter's guard were recommended.
24. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to attend the Com-
mittee for Foreign Affairs to-morrow, and to bring with them
the laws and ordinances of war which they were ordered to
prepare.
25. Power to be given to the Customs' Commissioners to permit
the importation of pipestaves and clap boards, as well as other things
necessary and useful to the commonwealth.
26. The Lord President to present to Parliament the represen-
tation of the Admiralty Commissioners about providing 100,000^
forthwith for payment of seamen's wages, and 110,000?. for victuals,
viz., 60,000/1. by January 1st, and 50,000?. in February, without
which they cannot get the fleet ready in such time as the present
exigency requires, besides sums for other occasions of the Navy, and
to move Parliament to appoint some effectual means for raising the
same.
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27. The victuals for six months for the 16,000 men formerly de-
clared, and the 14,000 now declared, to be provided in the several
ports in the following proportions : —
London and Chatham 14,500
Portsmouth 8,000
Dover and Sandvi'ich - - 2,000
Plymouth - - 2,500
Harwich - - 1,000
In Ireland - 1,000
Hull - - 1,000
Total - - 80,000
29. Order, on consideration of Lieut.-Col. Joseph Hunkin,
Governor of SciUy's proposal to have persons empowered to exer-
cise civil power there, that the Lord Commissioners of the Great
Seal put Lieut.-Col. Hunkin and Major John Bawden into the com-
mission of peace for Cornwall, and issue a commission to such
captains or other officers in the island as they think fit, whose
names Lieut. Hancock, the presenter of the proposals, will give in,
to administer the oath of justice to them.
30. The Admiralty Committee to consider that part of the pro-
posals of the Governor of Scilly desiring a constant convoy for
money and provisions from England to that garrison. [Also
Vol. XXVI., No. 32.]
31. That Committee to give order for the selling of the Hunter
to the Governor, for the use of the garrison of the Scilly Islands, if
it is not now used in the service. \Also Vol. XXVI., No. 33.
With note that this to he considered when Major Thomson comes to
the Govifnittee.]
32. To write to Thos. Bendish, of Yarmouth, to repair the old
guard houses there, provided the expense do not exceed 10?., and
to charge a bill of exchange upon Mr. Frost, to be paid out of
Council's contingencies.
33. Order, — on the desires of Col. Goffe for 2s. 6d. a daj' more
for fire and candle for the guards at Yarmouth and Lowestoft forts
(there being an increase of four by the late fortifications), and for
' the adding of two matrosses and a gunner's mate, without which
the guns lately sent cannot be managed, — that the Lord General
consider, in settling the establishment which is now ' preparing on
the reducement in hand, that provision be made accordingly.
34. The Ordnance Committee to consider Col. Gofi"9's desire for
a speedy supply of matcli for the guards at Yarmouth and Lowestoft,
and for the exchange of 200 matchlock for 200 snaphance
muskets.
36. Capt. Wm. Purefoy of the Peter to bring his ship into the
Downs to Gen. Blake, his being one of the squadron designed for
the Straits.
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Dec. 16.
Vol. XXVI,
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37. The convoy ordered to go with the provision ships to Scot-
land to proceed on their voyage forthwith.
38. The draft of an Act for setting on foot the manufacture of
saltpetre here to he reported to Parliament.
39. Order, — on report from the Ordnance Committee of a contract
with Henry Strudwick, of Sussex, for 60 tons of great iron shot, to
be delivered into the stores at Portsmouth at 11^. 10s. a ton, and for
600 hand-granades at 2Jc?. a pound, if the State wiU provide a
convoy for the same, — that Council agree thereto, and will take care
for the convoy.
41. Wl. to be reimbursed to Hen. Simball, late keeper of Peter-
house, for keeping Capt. Holmes, from 20 April to 20 December
1650, at 6s. Sd. a week.
42. 50Z. to be paid to Capt. And. Ball, for losses, charges, and
wages for service in the Antelope, in the expedition to the Sound.
44. The following officers of ships, nominated by the Admiralty
Committee on December 4, approved.
OrncEKS.
Kentish.
Sussex.
GifT Pkize.
Dutch Prize.
Nightingale
Commander -
Master
Boatswain -
Gunner
Purser -
Carpenter -
Cook
Edw. Blagp -
Phil. Norhery -
Barh. Cooke -
— Browning -
John Brangwin
Jas. Ede -
John Beale
Rich. SufBU
Geo. Maynard -
Chris. Denman -
Mat. Jeffery
Thos. Houper -
Morly Monox -
Rob. Atkins
Solomon Clarke -
Thos. Hall -
Godfry Reader -
Sam. Thurston -
John Mayden -
Mat. May -
Mat. Ryder
Nath. Ellis
John Rohinson -
Thos. Harrison -
Thos. Rivers
Hen. Bromehead
Sam. Higginson.
Jas. Tucker.
Dec. 16.
Whitehall.
With note that some are recommended by the Council of State,
and some are at Plymouth and already in the ship.
Also Hen. Best to be carpenter of the Paradox.
45. Order that a fleet be sent to the Straits, to assist Capt. Badiley
against the Dutch.
53. The Navy Commissioners to be empowered to seize aU pitch,
tar, and other commodities useful for the navy, in any ports of the
commonwealth, paying for them at the usual rates, and causing them
to be put into the State's storehouses.
56. To write the Parliament Commissioners in Ireland to cause
the accounts of Gabriel Heatley to be stated with speed. [/. 68,
fp. 97-111.]
Council of State to the Navy Victuallers. Great complaints have
been made of the badness of the fleet's victuals last year, which you
excuse because, for want of timely notice, on pressing occasions you
had to kill meat in hot weather, and make provisions at unseasonable
times. Though we have declared for 16,000 men's victuals for next
summer's fleet, yet to prevent such excuses in future, and to have a
full supply for the seamen, and something remaining for the ensuing
winter, we hereby declare for 14,000 men's victuals for six months
besides, to be provided at such ports as we order. You are to be
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most careful that the victuals be good and wholesome, and we
shall take a very strict account of your exact performance. [J. 68,
p. 109.]
Dec. 16. 34. Council of State to Capt. John Limbery. You are to repair
Whitehall, to the coasts of Kent and Sussex, and give directions about the
lights or nocturne fires, altering them as you thiak fit for the service,
and using aU diligence. Forbid all boats from going out of any port
for as long as you think fit, and give any other direction needful to
prevent the enemies having notice of what you have done. All
mayors, sheriffs, and other officers, civil or military, are to aid you.
[1 page. Also I. 68, p. 110.]
Dec. 16. Council of State to the captains of the State's ships in the port of
Chester. As the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parhament to
state the accounts of the soldiery in Ireland are at Chester for
transportation thither, you are to transport them, with their families,
clothes, &c. to Dublin, the first windj [/. 68, p. 111.]
Dec. 16. Order in the Committee to confer with the Scottish deputies,- — on a
Parliament order of December 15th, adding several members to the
Committee, and resolving the ascertaining of the proportions of mem-
bers to sit in Parliament for Scotlaind, and the time of their sitting, —
that the Committee meet the deputies thereon to-morrow, at 8 a.m.
[/. 138, p. 36.]
Dec. 17. Committee fok Teade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. The Admiralty Judges to certify speedily the state of the
Portugal ships before the Admiralty Court.
6. The petition of Rich. Hincksman and others referred to Mr.
Thurloe, for his opinion.
8. The papers concerning Sarah Jacket, given in to Council, to be
looked up and brought to this Committee.
9. Also those concerning the losses of Huet Leat from the Spaniard.
10. This Committee having, as ordered, considered the letter from
the Judges of the High Court of Admiralty in Scotland, dated Leith,
November 13th, request Council's direction in several points, and
offer their opinion as foUows : —
(1 .) As to the Dutch ships and busses brought into the Orkney
Isles, Inverness, and other ports, Council should write to the
said judges, ordering proceedings against them in the Admiralty
Court in Scotland for adjudging them prize, as also other Dutch
vessels that have lain under an embargo in the several ports of
Scotland. That the vessels so adjudged be sold for the pubhc use,
by trusty persons, to be appointed by Maj.-Gen. Deane, or the
Commander-in-Chief, and the Commissioners for Justice in Scot-
land, they giving the said persons directions for the sale, pursuant
to those given the Commissioners for Prizes.
(2.) To signify to the said Admiralty Judges that the meaning
ot Council's letter of September 25th, concerning commissions for
privateers, which they question, as being directed to the Commis-
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sioners for Administration of Justice, was that the commissions
should issue out of the said Admiralty Court, the direction to the
said Commissioners being only that they should^ signify the same
to the Admiralty Court."
(3.) Concerning a Dutch prize of 300 or 400 tons, and the
Falcon frigate, both damaged by lying in harbour, and many
desiring to buy or hire them, to write to request Maj.-Gen.
Deane, or the Commander-in-Chief there, to inquire into their
usefulness, and how they might best be employed, and meantime
to give such order that they receive no damage. [/. 132,
pp. 6-9.]
Dec. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
3. To acquaint Capt. Deakins that General Blake has ordered him,
with the rest of the ships on the northern coast, to repair to him,
and to desire him so to do.
6. The Ordnance Committee to see that the powder which the
powder makers contracted to furnish with the saltpetre last provided
them is delivered at the time contracted foi'.
7. Also to consider and report upon that pai-t of Major-Gen.
Desborow'^ letter concerning the using some brass guns now at
Plymouth, and to report with speed.
8. To write and thank Major-Gen. Desborow for his care in the
public service, and to beg him to continue it.
9. Col. Ingoldsby, Sir Hy. Mildmay, and Major-Gen. Harrison
added to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
10. Major-Gen. Harrison and Alderman Allein added to the
Ordnance Committee.
11. Mr. Thurloe to prepare commissions for Major-General Deane
and Lieut. -General Monk for their commands in the fleet, according
to order of Parliament, and to bring them to Council on Tuesday.
12. To inform the Navy Committee of the arrival at Portsmouth
of a prize ship from Barbados, and to desire them to pay her off, that
she may be speedily fitted out for sea.
13. The Admiralty Committee to take care that as soon as she is
unladed, she is fitted for sea. {Also Vol. XXVI., No. 35.]
14. To acknowledge Capt. Wyard's letter from Tynemouth, and to
desire him to remain there till further orders from Council or the
General.
15. A letter to Council, dated December 11th, from Major- General
Deane, signifying his readiness to repair hither, on some fit person
being appointed to fiU his place, referred to the Lord-General, to
give such direction as he shall think fit.
16. 17. TJie Commissioners for the sale of Dutch Prizes to certify
to Council from time to time what prize ships may be fitted for
men-of-war, with theii- tonnage and number of guns, and the Navy
Commissioners to survey any so reported, and certify their opinion
as to their setting out.
18. The Commissioners sent to the fleet to be thanked for their
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Dec. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
report, and the care they have given in the service upon which they
were employed. .
19. The Fleet Commissioners to order the drawing out of the
examinations taken of every captain particularly by themselves, and
to present them to Council.
20. Col. Fielder, Mr. Cawley, Mr. Challoner, Col. Morley, Col.
Wauton, and Mr. Say added to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
21. To write to Gen. Blake that Council has received an account
from the Commissioners sent to him of the state of the fleet, and of
his readiness to assist them in their business, for which they thank
him, and that all possible endeavours are using for the speedy setting
forth of the fleet.
22. The like order on the petition of Christopher Nugent, prisoner
in Chester Castle, for his coming up to attend Council, as given in
Col. Geraldine's case.
23. Order on considering the qualities and rates of the ships to be
set forth for next summer's fleet, that all merchant ships hired for
the service shall carry 26 guns at least.
24. The captains of such hired ships shall be chosen and the
oiBcers approved of by the State.
2.5. The Admiralty Committee to consider the papers delivered in
by the Commissioners sent to the fleet.
27. Lord Chief Justice Rolle to pay to Mr. Hutchinson, Navy
Treasurer, on the Parliament order of December 16th, all sums that
have been paid him by counties, on the Act of 43 Elizabeth, for
relief of prisoners in the Marshalsea, which money is to be issued by
him for the relief of maimed mariners.
28, 29.' The petitions of Wm. Ware, and Thos. Rumny, and of
the mariners lately serving in the Assurance frigate, referred to
the Admu-alty Committee. [/. 68, pp. 112-117.]
Dec. 17. Council of State to Dan. Judd. We hear there remains in your
Whitehall, hands a quantity of powder, which by your contract should have
been delivered in long since, and the want of which is a great pre-
judice. You are to deliver before Monday morning all that remains
of your contract, as you will answer the contrary, and attend
Council in afternoon to give an account of your proceedings. [I. 68,
p. 117.]
Dec. 17. Pass for Manasseh Ben Israel, a Rabbi of the Jewish nation, well
Whitehall, reported of for his learning and good affection to the State, to come
from Amsterdam to these pants. All ofiicers to give him the favour-
able entertainment due to well-affected strangers, they behaving
themselves without offence. [/. 68, p. 117.]
Dec. 17. Committee to confer with the Scottish Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
1. On Whitelock's brief report of former proceedings with the
deputies, they are called in, the Parliament order of 15 Dec. read
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to them, and they informed that Parliament have left it to a select
committee to consider the number of members that are to sit for
Scotland, and the time of their sitting, when the deputies obtain
leave to withdraw and debate thereon.
2. The Committee debates concerning false coinage in Scotland,
and proposals for redress are read.
3. The deputies return and press that, before any report is made
to Parliament about the members, they may know the number
resolved on, as hitherto they have been only heard speak to the
rule, but not to the number and time of meeting ; they then with-
draw.
4. Order to reply to the above, that the Committee for ascertain-
ing the number of deputies is distinct from this Committee, which
cannot communicate its proceedings to them till they have been
first reported to Parliament ; that they were a Committee formerly
appointed to ascertain the proportion of members throughout Eng-
land and Ireland, before this Committee, and that what Parliament
does on their report, this Committee knows not.
■5. The deputies are called in and acquainted with the above.
They press the Committee to represent to Parliament their desires
to know the proportion of members intended for Scotland, and to
be heard before the close of the business. Also they press that the
assess may not be the rule for proportion, in regard of the inabihty
of the people of Scotland.
6. Order that the conference be resumed on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
7. The deputies acquaint the Committee with the death of Sir
Alex. Swinton, joined in commission for the sheriff and commissary
of Berwickshire, and withdraw. [I. 138, p^h 36-38.]
Dec. 17. 36. Certificate of Ra. Herman, mayor, and five others, that in
Exeter. Aug. 1643, 17 packs of wool, value SOOL, belonging to Eobt. Eobins,
merchant of Exeter, were, by order of the then chief governors of the
city, taken out of his cellars, and used for fences and barricades upon
the bridge and other places in the suburbs, for defence of the city then
closely besieged by Prince Maurice and others ; that upon the rendi-
tion of the city, the wool was lost, and no reparation was ever made
to Robins for the same. That Robins has been and is well affected,
and has been a great sufferer for the Parliament cause. With
certificate of Andrew Raddon, Wm. Scutt, and Toby Allein, that
they received and delivered such sacks of wool for the purpose
above mentioned. [1 page.]
Dec. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to * * * to acquaint him with what is informed
concerning the enemy, that he may be watchful.
2. The Lord President, Ld. Bradshaw, Col. Sidney, and Col. Wanton
to be a Committee to prepare laws and articles of war for the fleet,
and bring them to Council next Monday.
3. Sir Hen. Vane to request Parliament that on Tuesday next,
they consider what may be done for encouragement of seamen, and
also make laws and ordinances of war for regulation of fleet.
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Dec. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
4. To write to the Commander of the forces at Rochester to
examiae all persons riding post, and, if he find any Dutch whom he
suspects, to detain them and give account to Council.
5. No vessels employed in carrying over the English packet,
whether French or Flemish, to be molested or taken by State ships
or privateers, unless they carry prohibited goods.
6. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Ambassadors of
Portugal next Monday at 4 p.m., in the chamber appointed in
Whitehall ; Fleming to attend him.
7. The petition concerning Sion College referred to the Iformer
Committee, to which are added Lord Bradshaw and Sir Hen.
Mildmay.
9. To signify to the Commissioners for sale of Dutch Prize Goods
that, owing to there being no waiters from them on board the Samson,
Salvador, and George, the treasure in them is conveyed awayprivately.
That they are to see that waiters from them remain constantly on
board those vessels in future, for prevention of what is complained of
10. The Committee for Scotch Prisoners to meet this afternoon
on the business of David Rosse.
11. Mr. Hull to be paid for fire and candles for the meeting in
the late Lords' House with the deputies from Scotland, out of
contingent money of Council. [J. 68, pp. 118, 119.]
Dec. 18. 37, 38. Capt. Hen. Appleton to the Council of State. The same
The Paragon, night the Phoenix was regained from the Dutch, one of their mari-
Porto Longone. ^^^^ came on board the Leopard, and by consent of Chas. Longland,
our agent, I detained him as a spy, and enclose you a true relation
of the whole business. The Great Duke of Tuscany, at the instiga-
tion of the Dutch and French, makes a quarrel about the sentinel
on the Mould, and the regaining of the Phoenix, and sent for me to
wait upon him at Pisa, which I immediately did. Upon my arrival
I had no audience, but was committed prisoner to the castle, with
orders that no one should speak with me. Four days after, I was
removed under a* guard and by a secret way to Porto Ferraro, where
I remained two nights. Then our Admiral, Capt. Rich. Badiley,
sent the commanders of the ships here for me, and I am now con-
fined here until his Highness alters his mind, of which I much
doubt, my enemies being too prevalent with him. I suffer because
to abuse me is to give our enemies the Dutch and French content.
Consider my sad condition seriously. My chief care ever was and
is to observe your commands, and had I not been very careful, the
Phoenix had been fired in the Mould by some of om-s. [2 copies!\
Enclosing.
38. I. Relation by Capt. Appleton of what passed at the Mould
at Leghorn, f^^^' 1652. [See 15 December, Wo. 28,
III., supra.]
Dec. 18. 39. William'' Kendall to the Admiralty Committee. I am in-
The Success, formed by a passenger from New England that 40,000J. or 50,000Z.
Portsmouth. .^^Qp^^jj ^f English goods have lately' been captured by the Francis
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and Patrick, and other men-of-war of Brest and Holland ; there
are seven or eight ships here that will be ready to go and look for
them in a few days, if ordered. I could have done service upon them,
but my ship, though a good fighting ship, is a heavy sailer. I beg
the command of a frigate that sails Avell. I have seen much service
between Waterford and Duncannon Castle ; I took the little island in
Waterford river, and beat off Sturlock, the great Tory. I was then
commanded to Scotland, and by the way, had a sharp dispute for four
hours with seven men-of-war, Irish and Dunkirkers, and came off very
fair. In Scotland I relieved our friends in spite of towns and castles,
and was a chief instrument of getting the English army into Fife. I
was sent as commander-in-chief with four ships to Dundee, and ran
the risk of being sunk or burnt in getting up two barks laden Avith
bread and guns for St. Johnston's garrison. I helped Col. Monk
over with all his army, and stormed the town with him. I was
hotly engaged with the Holland fleet westward for two hours and a
half all alone, and received a wound which will lame me for life.
[1 page^
Dec. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Every Ambassador who comes to have audience at Council or
any Committee is to be brought to the stair foot in the first court of
Whitehall, in his own coach of state, no other being permitted to
come in, and from thence he is to be brought to the chamber
appointed for meeting with Ambassadors.
2. The list of seamen in co. Dorset, taken by Mr. Arthur, vice-
admiral there, to be sent from Council to the Navy Commissioners,
to use as required. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 40.]
3. The Committee of Council appointed to bring in reports upon
references made last year to the Committee for Examinations, to
consider what may be offered to Parliament to prevent the followers
and retainers of Charles Stuart from coming over, and petitions pre-
sented by such persons to be delivered to that Committee.
4. To ask the Navy Committee whether they will need, for the
use of the fleet, all the brimstone in the custody of the Dutch Prize
C ommissioners.
5. Col. Morley, Mr. Challoner, Sir John Trevor, Sir Peter Went-
worth, Sir Wil. Masham, Mr. Strickland, and the Earl of Salisbury to
be a Committee to have audience with Signer Amerigo Salvetti,'agent
from the Duke of Tuscany, on Thursday at 4 p.m., in the chamber
appointed in Whitehall ; Fleming to give him notice and bring
him thither.
6. The substance of Capt. Deakins' letter from the Advice frigate
of the 17th inst., and the Governor of Portsmouth's of the 18th inst.
to be signified to Gen. Blake, who is to give such orders as he shall
think fit.
7. The letter from Col. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth, to be
sent to the Admiralty Commissioners. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 41.]
8. The orders of the former Council on any of Col. Humphrey's
petitions, and the letters of administration granted him to be looked
up, and brought to Council.
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Dec. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
9. The Committee of Foreign Affairs to consider three propositions
concerning the raising of money.
10-13. The petitions of John Blunden, purser of the Sovereign ;
of Christopher Stoakes ; of Peter Bowen, late lieutenant of the
Garland ; and of Joane Countrey, widow, referred to the Admiralty
Committee.
14. The Lord President to present to Parliament two papers
brought in by the Admiralty Commissioners, for the regulation of the
fleet and the encouragement of seamen, and to let them know that
Council have prepared some laws and articles of war for the govern-
ment of the fleet, which will be ready for their consideration on
Wednesday. [I. 68, pp. 118-124.]
Dee. 20. 42. Report of the Admiralty Committee, upon references from
the Council of State, as to the encouragement to be given to mariners,
to induce them to come in cheerfully and speedily to the service.
That the rates of pay set down in a list enclosed be allowed to
the officers from 1 Jan. next, whereupon the gratuities allowed of
late years to some ofiicers are to cease, as being there included.
That the State's ships be , speedily distributed into ranks, and a
certain number of men and guns apportioned to the ships of each
rank, and not varied but by special order from the State.
That such as Parliament shall appoint see the particulars put
in execution, and give orders requisite for efiecting thereof, and
cause publication to be made in such manner as they think tit.
[Br aft, 1^ pages.']
[Dec. 20,] 43. Propositions for the Encouragement of. Seamen.
I. As to Sick and Wounded Men.
1. That the wounded be continued in pay u.ntil cured or some
pension settled.
2. That for every six months' service, 51. for every 100 men be laid
out in provisions for sick or wounded men, and some care also be
taken for old linen for their wounds.
3. That in case any be sent on shore through sickness, the Deputy
Treasurer of the Fleet, by order from the General, pay [tickets for
their relief, together with conduct money, and that the magistrates
of any town where they shall be sent on shore be required to take
care for them.
4. That some convenient house be hired in Deal as a hospital for
wounded men, with a surgeon and all other necessaries advised by
the Corporation of Surgeons' Hall.
5. That when wounded men are sent ashore to other seaport
towns, the mayor or other chief officers take care to accommodate
them, and the Governor of the Chest satisfy all charges.
6. That some hospitals in London be reserved for wounded sea-
men, and that the moiety of all hospitals in England, as they become
void, be reserved for such as shall be wounded in the service of the
navy after 1 Jan. next.
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II. As to Wages.
1. That the wages of able seamen fit for the helm and lead top
and yard be augmented from 19s. to 24s. a month, whereof Is. to be
paid to the minister and surgeon as formerly, and the rest to the
party.
2. That the wages of all not capable of the aforesaid duties be
continued at 1 9s. a month, boys and gromets excepted.
3. That gromets be allowed 14s. 3d. a month, and boys 9s. 6d.,
whereof Is. to be paid to the minister and surgeon as formerly.
4. That the captain, master, and boatswain of each ship, before
payment of their companies, rate the wages of the seamen, certifying
the same against each man's name according to his abilities, and
sign the sea book with the purser ; and in case of the discharge
of any from the ship, certify upon their discharge ticket their
abilities, and rate them according to these distinctions.
5. That if there be found any partiality in rating men, the Trea-
surer and Navy Commissioners have power to determine all such
differences.
6. That such mariners as voluntarily come into the service have
the same conduct money as the pressed men, on making their
travelling expenses apparent.
III. As to the Shares in Prizes.
1. That all officers and seamen who have served six months or
upwards since the war began with the Dutch, and continue in the
service, or being discharged, voluntarily come in for the year ensuing,
within 40 days after the date hereof, shall, out of the proceeds of
prizes already taken or to be taken, have one month's pay, at the
coming in of their several ships, from the Treasurer of the Navy.
2. That there being many and great disappointments by the
present way of sharing prizes, all captains, seamen, and others that
serve in the State's own ships or merchants' ships employed in the
service, shall have, in lieu of all prizes, for every ship or prize they shall
lawfully take, whether merchant, man-of-war, laden or light, 10s. for
every ton the ship shall measure, and 61. 13s. 'id. for every piece of
ordnance, iron or brass, to be paid by the Collectors for Prize Goods
within * * days after payment of the wages of the seamen, in case
adjudication be made of the ship in the Admiralty Court ; this to be
shared amongst them proportionably, according to their respective
offices in the sship and the custom of the sea.
3. All captains, seamen, and others serving as aforesaid to take to
themselves as piUage, without account, all goods upon or above the
gun deck, and for every man-of-war sunk or destroyed 101. a gun
only, to be divided as aforesaid, and also paid by the Collectors for
Prize Goods within three days after the payment of the ship, upon
certificates of the matter of fact by the Council of War. [Damaged.
4 pages.]
[Dec. 20.] 44. Similar orders for sick and wounded men, adding : —
That the Lord Admiral's tenths of all prizes be appointed for
defraying the charges, of the sick and wounded, and for relief of
widows, children, and impotent parents of those slain in the service
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at sea ; also for medals and rewards to officers ahd seamen who
do any singular service. [1 iMge.]
Dec. 20. 45. Report of the Admiralty Committee, upon a reference from
the Council of State concerning John Holland, one of the Navy
Commissioners, and upon a letter from them on the necessity for an
addition to their number, that * * be appointed a Commissioner in
the room of Holland, and that Nehemiah Bourne and Mr. Hopkins be
added, at the same salary as the others receive. [Draft. 1 page.]
Dec. 20. 46. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee, Westminster. The
Leghorn, j^ijig I gent Capt. EUe upon you for 5001. advance were returned to
me, so I had to pay him 2,000 dollars ready money. The Sampson
Peregrin, Mary, and Levant Merchant must have their monej^, and I
cannot get any of them to take bills, so I must pay it here, and will
send their acquittances. I have drawn bills upon you for 12,000
dollars, at 6s. Sd. a dollar, being 3,150^., payable in three months,
which I hope will be punctually satisfied, as that will enable me to
serve you for the futiu^e. I have besides sent commissions to the
Harry Bonadventure at Naples, and to the Freeman, Northumber-
land, Bendish, Concord, Ann Bonadventure, Elizabeth and Mary,
Smyrna Factor, and Vivian at Venice, but these will have three
months' pay in advance, or will not serve. I will try to content
them with two months'. The Phoenix is at Naples [repairing ;
the regaining of her has much dejected the enemy, and it was a
noble exploit of Capt. Cox. They fought 1-J hours between decks
after they set sail, before they got the victory ; three English lost
their lives, Avhereof one was]Mr. Young, lieutenant in the Leopard, and
six were wounded. There were nine Dutch slain and 15 wounded.
The Elizabeth and Warwick frigates have got out of Porto Longone
and I hope they will find meat for the rest ; there want not many
Dutch ships trading up and down these seas.
I hear that your Committee have the power of redeeming the
English captives in Barbary, particularly at Tripoly and Tunis. In
regard of the vicinity of this place for such a duty, I acquaint you
that, by letters [from poor captives there, and by conference with
some English that came lately from thence, I hear that 50 or 60
English may be redeemed one with. another for 260 dollars, or 651. a
man, except four or five who have cut their own ransoms with the
Bashaw, and those will not be released without paying the full sum
they have agreed for. If you will advance such a sum, and give me
the commission to do it, I will send over a vessel and a man, and
send them all to Leghorn, whence they may embark upon your ships
for England. On receiving your answer, I will direct the money to be
laid out in cloth fitting that place. With copy of his letter of
13 Dec. [S pages.]
Dec. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Note that Lord Grey, and the Attorney-General, did this day
take the oath.
2. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
clipped and base money in Ireland, to be considered next Tuesday,
the master and officers of the Mint to attend.
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Dec. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
3. The Commissioners for Sale of Dutch Prize Goods to send all
bullion, gold, and silver, taken from time to time and adjudged prize,
to the Tower, to be coined.
4. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider Col. Duckenfield's
letter of Dec. 18.
5. The petition of John Plover, mariner, referred to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs.
6. The Navy Commissioners to consider the letter from the Mayor
of Lynn.
7. The Mint Committee to consider Alderman Noel's proposi-
tions, and speak thereon with the oiiicers of the Mint.
8. Mr. Challoner to present to Parliament the draft he has of the
Act concerning the coining of money.
9. The letter of the Navy Victuallers referred to the Admiralty
Committee to speak with them of the particulars mentioned, and
consider what shall be done for the future victualling of the fleet.
[Also Vol. XXVL, No. 47.]
10. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider all petitions
addressed to Council by people who have sustained loss by the Portu-
guese, and decide what is fit to be insisted on by the Commissioners
who treat with the Ambassador, on behalf of the petitioners so
damnified, and report.
11. The Committee for Prisoners to consider the petition of —
Lovell, and admit him to bail, unless they see cause to the contrary,
when they are to report.
12. Capt. Fuller to be discharged, on the report of his case this
day received.
13. The bills of lading taken from James Stanier on his appre-
hension to be restored to him, after a list has been first taken of
them, and he is to give a receipt for them.
14. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Bond, Major-Gen. Har-
rison, Mr. Scott, Mr. Love, and Mr. Strickland to be a Committee to
consider of some fit place in Whitehall for the Treasury Commis-
sioners, and, if necessary, confer with the Committee of Whitehall.
16. The petition of John Ward referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee.
17. The Lord President to present to Parliament the ordinances
of war for the reg-ulation of the fleet read this day.
18. Mr. ChaUoner to present the letter prepared by Council, to be
sent in the name of Parliament to the Duke of Venice.
19. The petition of Giles and John Guymartio and John de Par-
tene, merchants, owners of the Wheel of Fortune, referred to the
Admiralty Judges.
20. To write to the Judges of the Admiralty Court in Scotland to
proceed against the ships of the United Provinces brought into the
Isle of Orkney, Inverness, and other ports of Scotland, and also
those other ships belonging to that people lying under an embargo
there. The ships to be sold by trusty persons appointed by Major-
Gen. Deane or the Commander-in-Chief, and the Commissioners for
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Dec. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Administration of Justice in Scotland, who are to give such rules
as they judge most for the advantage of the Commonwealth, and
pursuant to the directions given to the Collectors of Prize Goods.
Also to signify to the said judges that they are to issue commis-
sions for privateers, and that the letter was only direccted to the
Commissioners for Justice that they might signify it to the said
judges.
21. To write to Major-Gen. Deane or the Commander-in-Chief in
Scotland, to ascertain the value of a Dutch prize, 300 or 400 tons'
burden, and also of the Falcon frigate, and how they may best be
employed, and meantime he is to see that they take no damage.
24. The Customs' Commissioners to allow certain quantities of
oatmeal to be transported to Ireland for the forces there, free of
customs.
.25. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with the Attorney-
General concerning their report of Nov. 24, about adjusting the
amount due for the boat employed between Milford Haven and
Waterford, to be paid out of the profits of the Post Office. [/. 68,
pp. 125-129.]
Dec. 21. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The debate about the number of members renewed, the deputies
still pressing that the assess be not the sole rule of proportion. They
request consideration of the number of parishes in England, viz.,
10,000, and in Scotland but 980, and the intrinsic value of those in
England double to those in Scotland, making Scotland 1 part in 20.
This they wish not to be the sole rule, but to influence the pro-
portion.
2. They urge that the time for the Scotch members to sit should
be the close of the Union, and that before the number is resolved on
by Parliament, they may be heard thereon.
3. The Committee remind them of their former answer about
another Committee, but promise to remember their desires when the
business is brought before Parliament.
4. The debate about redress of false coins in Scotland resumed.
The deputies proposed that the Mint house there should be revived
and repaired ; royals called in and the intrinsic value given for]them ;
a stock of 10,000?. advanced, and a little more for repairing the
Mint house and materials, &c.
5. The deputies press that, as the time of payment of rent in
Scotland is between Christmas and Candlemas, the Committee
would move Parliament that the Commissioners at Leith may for-
bear meddling Avith the profits under sequestration tiU, on debate
of the Act of general pardon (whereon they desire to be heard).
Parliament resolves whose estates shall be confiscated, and who
pardoned.
6. Deputies withdraw and conference adjourned to Thursday,
December 23. [I. 138, pp. 38-40.]
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Vol. XXVI.
Dec. 22. Committee foe Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The Committee having acquainted Sidney Beare with his
appointment as Resident to the Queen of Sweden, he begs to be
excused, on account of the great trust on him as one of the executors
of the late Earl of Pembroke, and though the Earl of Salisbury, Sir
Rob. Pye, and Mr. Oldsworth are joined with him, yet the executive
part has been so long wholly in his hands that it would be preju-
dicial to the persons concerned to transfer it, the most difficult part
remaining yet unexecuted. This being affirmed on conference with
Mr. Oldsworth, Beare's answer is to be reported to Council.
2. Whitelock and three others to consider the propositions re-
: ferred by Council about raising money, to speak with the person who
made them, and report.
3. Whitelock and five others to speak with Mr. Violet on his
paper delivered in this day, consider whether what is there laid
down can be used for the public service, and report. [/. 132, pp.
10-ll.j
Dec. 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2, 3, 4. The petitions'of Simon Jansen ; of Nich. Hayward, Job
Nut, and others ; and of Capt. James Gobert, referred to the Com-
mittee for Foreign Affairs.
6. Sir Hy. Mildmay to move Parliament to consider the draft
of the Act forbidding correspondence Mdth the United Provinces.
7. The Navy Commissioners to consider the bailiff of Yarmouth's
letter, concerning the impressing of seamen into the service.
8. 9, 13. The petitions of Rebecca Walters; of Will. Pennoyer,
and Arnold Beake ; and of Rich. Stevens and Wm. Urrie, referred to
the Admiralty Committee.
10. That of Peter Parr, French merchant, referred to the Com-
mittee of Foreign Affairs.
11. That Committee to consider what sum is to be allowed to
Henry Stuart for his transportation.
12. To write to Capt. Willoughby to see that aU private men-of-
war that have brought in prizes to Portsmouth come within command
[of the forts], and have certificates made of the goods taken and
brought in by them.
15. The paper from the Portuguese Ambassador referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, to prepare articles thereupon on
behalf of the Commonwealth.
16. The Admiralty Committee to order the Navy Commissioners
to fell at fit times 1,000 trees in Waltham Forest, for the building of
the frigates now in hand ; also to see that it be done without dis-
advantage to the Commonwealth, as heretofore.
20. Col. Kelsey to inquire as to the fitness of the master of the
post boat at Dover for that trust, and report ; and to take special
care that notice be taken of all who land or embark at Dover.
21. To acquaint the Navy Committee that Gen. Monk has received
his commission to command at sea, and to desire them to advance a
fit sum to him, to furnish himself with necessaries.
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Dec. 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
22. The petition of Luke Lucie and Samuel Terrick, merchants
of London, referred to the Admiralty Judges, who if they find
the matter therein stated true, are to give order for the dismission
of the ships, goods, and aU belonging to her, in the same condition
in which they were taken.
24. To write to the Navy Commissioners to acknowledge their
letter concerning the damage to the Giles by the Sapphire frigate,
and that Council leaves it to them to do as they think best.
25. Sir James Harrington, Mr. Challoner, Sir Hy. Vane, Mr. Love,
Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, Mr. Gurdon, Col. Fielder, Col. Morley, Sir Hy.
Mildmay, Earl of Salisbury, Col. Wauton, Alderman AUein, Sir John
Trevor, and Sir Gilbert Pickering to be a Committee for the Mint.
Dec. 22. Council of State to the generals of the fleet, captains of ships,
press-masters, &c. As Eob. Rich, merchant of London, and company,
owners of the Negro privateer, Chris. Shinner, commander, have
engaged that he shall sail through the Channel to the SciUy Islands,
and give notice to aU English homeward-bound ships of the posture
of the enemy, that they may avoid them, and that he will from
time to time give intelligence to Council or the generals of the
fleet of their posture, you are to permit the ship to pass and repass
with her 70 men, without impress or molestation. [I. 68, p. 137.]
Dec. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to Gen. Blake that his letter was not delivered to
Council till this morning, and he is to examine by whom the letter
was sent, that the neglect may be found out.
2. The petition of Viscount Muskerry, referred to Council by Par-
liament, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
3. 7-10. The petitions of Richard Girling and others of Ipswich;
of Gilbert Keate, Nathan Wright, and others, proprietors of the
Bonaventure ; of the officers and seamen late belonging to the
Anthony Bonadventure ; of John Browning, merchant of London ;
and of the Mayor, jurats, and common council of Sandwich, referred
to the Admiralty Committee. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 48.]
4. The petition of divers fishermen of Dieppe, with the annexed
letter from the Governor, referred to the Committee of Foreign
Afiairs.
6. The draft of an Act of State in the United Provinces, read in
Council to-day, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners.
12. The petition of John Carleton and Edw. Bernard referred to
the Committee appointed to finish the reports which remain to be
made from the Committee for Examinations, on references made to
them last year.
18. The letters and papers sent in to Council to-day from Signor
Amerigo Salvetti, Resident from the Grand Duke of Tuscany, referred
to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report whether they should
be referred to Parliament, or whether Council should answer them ;
and according to their opinion, to prepare a draft of a letter, or a
report.
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Dec. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
14i, 16. The order of Parliament concerning Sweden, and the
letter from Dieppe to Col. Morley, of December 5th, referred to the
Committee of Foreign Affairs, to report.
15. Note that Col. Norton was this day sworn.
17. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider the state of the
navy stores, which Council understands to be very empty, and to
inquire where pitch, tar, hemp, cordage, masts, and other necessaries,
may be obtained within the commonwealth. They are authorised
to bring [buy ?] what proportions they think fit, or any that come on
to any of the ports, at market price ; and for further supplies, to
give license and encouragement to all that will bring in these things,
in pursuance of the Act of Parliament of December 10th. [/. 68,
2)p. 138-140.]
Dec. 23. CouncU of State to the Commissioners of Customs. By Council
warrant of September 8, liberty was given to Wm. Boeve, merchant
of London, to bring in linen from Holland, by way of Flanders, — on
account of the difficulties of an immediate passage from Holland
through the differences with the United Provinces, — and the penalties
of the Act of navigation were suspended. Since then. Council has
revoked all such licenses, but he petitioning that he has already
brought to Ostend for England 986 pieces of bag cloth, Emden cloth,
and shippers' cloth, by virtue of the warrant, he is to be permitted
to bring them in, on oath to the truth thereof [/. 68, p. 142]
Dec. 23. 49. Proposition that Parliament and the Council of State should
write to all the mayors, bailiffs, aldermen, and burgesses of maritime
towns, to present only honest, skilful, and valiant men for captains
at sea, and not unworthy men, to the dishonour of the State, and
encouragement to the insulting Dutch. [^ po^ge.l
Dec. 23. Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
1. Commissioner Whitelock acquaints the Committee that Lord
Drury has requested a continuance of the allowance granted by
Parliament to the deputies for their attendance, the three months
for which they had advance being ended.
2. Order that Whitelock acquaint Parliament therewith, and re-
quest an advance of three months' pay more, to be charged on com-
positions for forfeited lands in Scotland, the Committee hoping that
before then the business will come to a close, and thereby the great
charge of 1261. a weelf, being 20s. a day to each deputy, will cease.
3. Order that Mr. Thompson, auditor of the revenue of Scotland,
attend this Committee next sitting, to give an account of the
revenue there under sequestration. [/. 138, ^9. 40.]
Dec. 24. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Whitelock and seven others to consider the propositions for
raising money referred by Council, speak with those who made
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them, and report, and that they meet in the little Horse chamber
to-morrow.
2. So much of the letters from Hamburg as concerns the taking of
their ships to be sent to the Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker, as
also what they have done for preventing fraud by concealing enemies'
goods in their shipping ; they are to certify to this Committee the pro-
ceedings in the Admiralty Court against the ships named, with their
opinions thereon ; likewise what should be done for preventing and
discovering frauds of that kind, and for the more equal carrying on
of things between this commonwealth and their allies, in cases of
that nature ; particularly their opinion about what is offered by the
senate of Hamburg for preventing fraud.
3. The letter from Hamburg, concerning the Haraburg ship laden
with pitch, tar, &c. brought into Portsmouth, and the lading
appointed to be contracted for by the Navy Commissioners, with
Bradshaw's letter thereon, referred to the said Commissioners, who
are to send an answer thereto by one of themselves to this Committee,
on Wednesday.
4. Mr. Thurloe to draw up and bring in on Wednesday a letter to
the Senate of Hamburg, in answer to theirs conceming'the Hamburg
ship taken at Barbadoes.
5. Mr. Thurloe to inquire from Wm. Harrington how much pitch,
tar, and other shipping materials he will undertake to bring in
with the potashes for which he desires a license from Council, and
to report his answer to this Committee.
6. Order that where licenses are granted for importing potashes,
&c., in order to encourage the bringing in of pitch, tar, and com-
modities of public use, there is to be brought in at least as much of
these things as of those for private use.
7. This Committee to meet on Monday for despatch of business.
[I. 132, pp. 12-14]
Dec. 24. 50. Petition of Walter Elford, Edward Bigg, and other owners
of the Stambolene, to the Council of State, for leave for their ship,
laden with red herrings, to proceed on her voyage to Italy at the peril
of the adventurers. The ship is in the Thames, but they hear that
Gen. Blake has orders to prevent all ships from proceeding, whereby
their goods will be utterly spoiled ; therefore they resolve to sail
through the north seas, and round Scotland and Ireland, to accom-
plish their voyage. [| page.}
Dec. 24. 51. Eeference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ page.
Also I. 68, p. 144.]
[Dec. 24] 52. Propositions of Abraham Stock, merchant of Dover, to the
[Council of State] to furnish tar at 201. the last of 12 barrels, and
rosin at 181. the ton, to be delivered at Dover for ready money on con-
dition,—
1. That he may have Ic^ave to purchase two prizes on appraisement,
to send to Norway and the Eastland for tar, the value to be deducted
from his first payment.
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2. To have leave to employ therein such men as he pleases, the
Acts of Parliament notwithstanding.
3. To have strict orders for pass, and letters of assistance.
4. In case the vessels miscarry, he engages to pay for them.
5. To have leave to import the goods at first from Holland, as it is
too soon to send any vessel to Norway, and then he wiU endeavour
to bring in some cordage, hemp, masts, and clapboard.
6. If these propositions are not approved, he offers himself as a
factor for purchase of the said goods. — Dover, 23rd December 1652.
[2i pages.]
Dec. 24. 53. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [-J- page.
Also I. 68, p. 145.]
Dec. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The petition of the Company of Muscovy merchants referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to confer with the Com-
pany concerning, their desires, and report.
3. The Council concur with that Committee in reference to the
business of Portugal.
4. 5. The Lord President to sign one part of the articles to be
given to the Portuguese Ambassador, and Sir Oliver Fleming and
Mr. Thurloe to receive from him biUs of exchange for payment of
20,000L at Lisbon, in part of the 50,000Z. to be paid to the common-
wealth by the King of Portugal.
7. Col. Wauton, Sir Wm. Masham, and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge,
added to the Committee for examining the business of Legge and
Kinnersley.
8. Mr. Thurloe to fix upon a fit place where the papers of the late
Committee of Examinations may be kept, to be ready for the
Council's use.
9. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Phrares to be examined by the same Com-
mittee as Mr. Progers.
10. The Committee for bringing in reports not yet made from the
Committee for Examinations to meet on Tuesday, in the further
withdrawing room, about this business.
11. Mr. Scott, Mr. ChaUoner, and Col. Sidney to be a Committee
to examine the petition of Walter Lamont, clerk.
12. The certificate of the Admiralty Judges referred to the
Admiralty Committee to report.
13. The petition of William Emperour, merchant of Yarmouth,
referred to the Admiralty Committee. [J. 68, pp. 144, 145.]
Dec. 24. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1, 3. Whitelock to acquaint the deputies with the order of Parlia-
ment of this day, on his request for three months' advance of their
salary, and that if the deputies desire it, they may have the Com-
mittee's letter to the Commissioners at Leith for payment. The
deputies acquainted therewith.
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2, 4. The debate resumed concerning the number of members for
Scotland, and the deputies asked what they have to offer.
5. They request consideration of the number of representatives in
the Parliament of England and in that of Scotland, abstracted from
the House of Lords, and that after some such proportion the number
may be ascertained.
6. Also of the accession of strength to England by this union,
both by the number and strength of men.
7. Also of the levies sent from Scotland to England in 1641,
and the brotherly assistance in 1643. They remind the Committee
of the former proportioning of one part in 20 as to the intrinsic value
of the parishes in Scotland, which they offer as a general rule, praying
to be heard when the Committee settle the number of representa-
tives and establish a rule for assessments ; stiU enforcing that the
assessment be notthe rule of proportion, alleging that it has not been
so in England, instancing the great number of members that serve
for Cornwall, a barren county, and the small number for Hertford-
shire.
8. The Committee insist on the assessment as the rule of pro-
portion, being the most equal and certain, and that which
Parliament had resolved on as the rule for England and Ireland,
before Scotland came under consideration.
9. That according to this rule, they have very much reduced the
number in Cornwall, and increased those in Hertfordshire, and are
thus altering the number of members to a more due and equal pro-
portion.
10. That there may be the same plea of poverty for several
counties in England, especially in the north, whose members are,
notwithstanding, proportioned to the rule of assessment with the
residue of England, the number not having been formerly equally
proportioned for the several counties and places.
11. That the number of persons may be estimated accoi'ding to
the value of the land, people being more numerous where lands are
more fruitful ; but to that the deputies repl}' that where one man
is maintained in England on payment of lOOZ. a year, ten are in
Scotland.
12. The Committee demand that from this general debate, the
deputies would propound what number they fix upon for Scotland.
[I. 138, pp. 40-42.]
Dec. 24. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Navy Committee. I enclose you a
The Leopard, translation of the Great Duke's last letter to me. Being clear of
Leghorn. ^^^ beseigers at Porto Longone, I have come here, in hopes to do
better service in settling the business concerning the 6 ships of war
in the Mould. No engagement with the enemy is expected, they
having 18 men-of-war and two fire-ships in the road.
I have waited on the Great Duke at his court in Pisa, when he
was very civil, and discoursed much with me, but did not mention
a word about the frigate. I understand he has written the Parlia-
ment, desiring satisfaction for the Dutch, as the hostility was done
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in his port, which I admire, and could it have been foreseen, I
should not have written him in the manner I did ; for since he told
me that I should propound something by which the Dutch should
remain satisfied, I did not think he would send to my masters at
the same time about that very business, and I therefore endeavoured
to justify the fact, that he might be kept from seeking further
satisfaction.
I have received your and the Coimcil of State's commands not to
disturb his port, but to render him all due respect ; but some of your
servants think that your meaning is we should not spoil his trade by
meddJing with merchant ships within sight of his castle, and that it
was never intended to hinder us from engaging with the enemies'
men-of-war. Let me have a clear order what to do ; for what I
promised the Duke, — as not to do any act of hostility in his chamber
or road upon the Dutch,— was only in the commands I have already
received ; but if I receive new commands from you or the Council
of State not to engage with the enemies' men-of-war, I have then
only to intimate so much to his Highness. There are 6 or 7 English
ships at Venice fit for service, but the commanders make so many
delays that I am about sending Capt. Poole, commander of the
Leopard, to quicken them. [IJ pages. See Bee. 15, JS'o. 28,
supra.}
Dec. 25. 54. Account by [Rob. Blackborne] of assignments of money granted
by Parliament upon the customs, excise, prize goods, delinquents'
estates, monthly assessments, &c., for carrying on the afiairs of the
navy. [1 page.]
Dec. 25. 55. Geo. Skutt, jun.. Mayor of Poole, to the Council of State. I
Poole. received your order for impressing C6 seamen, and have pressed 30,
and sent them to Portsmouth. I will endeavour to raise the
remainder, but thfey absent themselves, and many do not appear
after having received the State's money, [f page.]
Dec. 27. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The Admiralty Judges to send in on "Wednesday the facts
concerning the ships pretending to belong to Sweden, now before
the Admiralty Court, and Thurloe to consult the Commissioners
for Dutch Prizes thereon.
2. Order — on the petition of the fishermen of Dieppe to fish on the
coast of Sussex, without disturbance by men-of-war or privateers ;
and on the letter from the Governor of Dieppe on their behalf,
desiring a license for the St. John, belonging to merchants of Dieppe,
to go to the coast of Barbary and return, — to request Council to give
the said licenses, the Governor of Dieppe having done many good
ofiices to our ships and people trading thither.
3. The draft of the answer to M. de Bourdeaux now read to be
offered to Council as fit to be reported to Pariiament.
4. Order on the reference from Council about sending Henry
Stuart beyond seas, and considering of fit accommodations for him,
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Dec 27. to report that 400?. should be allowed for his present charge of
transportation, and that he should have bills of exchange for 1,000?.
at Antwerp, or some other convenient place, to be paid from the
exigent moneys of Council. That the Admiralty Committee should
appoint a fit vessel for himself, 4 servants, and necessaries to Dun-
kirk or Ostend. That money being due to several persons in the
Isle of Wight on his account, the Revenue Committee should be
requested to consider what has been allowed for him whilst there,
to take an account of those debts, and order them to be satisfied out
of the said allowance.
5. Order, on the petition of Peter Barr, French merchant, for a
protection for the Crown of Dieppe, laden with French wines and
spirits from Rochelle to Barbadoes, to report to Council that it should
be granted, as she carries only lawful commodities, and our ships
and goods have always been well used at Dieppe.
6. The person spoken of in relation to his knowledge of masts in
Scotland to attend this Committee to-morrow.
7. Order, on report from the Sub-committee on Mr. Oxenbridge's
business, to request Council that his salary of 250?. a year, as clerk of
the check to the Collectors for Prize Goods, be increased to 300?. on his
acting also for the Commissioners for Dutch Prizes, and that this be
put into the bill to be offered to Parliament about the Dutch Prize
Office.
8. That part of the said report relating to the number of deputies
by him employed in the several ports re-committed for further con-
sideration.
9. Order to report to Council that the petition of the Guinea
Company — for an order to free 2 of their barks laden with old
sheets, seized by an officer of Customs, on pretence of the late Act
for navigation— is not proper for their cognizance, but should be
tried by law.
10. Col. Fielder and 3 others to consider how the planting of
hemp for cordage may be encouraged, and to report.
11. The Committee to meet on Monday at 9 a.m. to receive the
Sub-committee's report on the clothing business.
12. Order on the petition of Capt. Jas. Gobert of Dieppe, for a
protection for the St. John of Dieppe to Guinea or Cape de Verd
and back, that Council should grant it, in respect of the good
correspondence between divers parts of England and Dieppe.
14. Order, on the petition of Simon Jansen, of Copenhagen, — for
release of his ship, and for payment of the money due to him for
freight, which has been paid by Council's order to Capt. HatseU, that
he may pay his mariners and other debts contracted at Plymouth
for victuals, &c. — that Council should write to HatseU to allow
Jansen and his mariners something for sustenance out of the said
money in his hands, if on inquiry, he finds them in want, until
further orders, as Council wiU probably hear from the Resident at
Denmark, when order will be taken as to Denmark ships detained
here.
15. Order on the petition of John Mathewson, master of the
Justice of Copenhagen, — for payment for deals, tar, &c. taken for
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the service on' his coming to Portsmouth, and likewise for discharge
of his ship, his charges being very great, — that Council order Mr.
WiUoughby, of Portsmouth, to certify the value of the goods, and
allow somewhat from the price, for maintenance of the master and
company, till further order. [/. 132, pp. 14-23.]
Dec. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Ordnance Committee to consider the letter from the
Governor of Tjandguard Fort of the 20th, with the list of wants and
defects of that place, and report what must be done for their supply.
2. Like order on a like letter and Kst from the Governor of Ports-
mouth.
3. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider the letter from the
Ordnance Officers. {Also Vol. XXVI., No. 56.]
4. All Scotch officers, ministers, and others, who have been dis-
charged on bail from the Tower or any other London prison, to be
remanded to prison till further order. This order, with the names
of their bails remaining with Council, to be forwarded to the
Lieutenant of the Tower, that he may remand them.
5. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the refitting to sea of
the London, Lisbon Merchant, Exchange, and Matthew, and the
discharge of the Hamburg Merchant, and seven others named.
6. To write to the Navy Committee that the above eight merchant
ships have been discharged, and sent up to be paid, and to desire
them to give order for it.
7. Jorrell Jocelyn to attend the Committee for Foreign Affairs
from time to time as he shall be directed.
8. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the building of 10 more
frigates of the 30 ordered by Parliament (order having already been
given for the building of 10), and to bring particulars of their rates
and proportions to Council.
9. The petition of Capt. Penn referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee, who are to examine his accounts for prizes, and to report
thereon, as also their opinion upon his petition.
10. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Portuguese Ambas-
sadors to-morrow at 3 p.m. at the usual place, and Fleming to inform
and attend him.
11. The Lord President to present to Parliament the answer now
read to the proposition of the French Resident.
12. Also to present the translation of the Dutch placart and the
substance of the intelligence from the Netherlands.
14, 15. The two first propositions delivered in to-day from Sir
Hardress Waller, Col. Laurence, and Dr. Carteret referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners, and the third to the Committee for Scotch
and Irish Affairs.
16. The letter fi'om the Mayor of Poole of the 25th referred to the
Navy Commissioners,
17, 23. Those from Capt. Clerk of Dec. 5 and 17, aboard the
Reserve in Kinsale river, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners.
[Also Vol. XXVI., No. 57.]
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Dec. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (covi.)
18. The letter of Major-General Desborow from Plymouth referred
to the Ordnance Committee.
19. To write Mr. WiUoughby at Portsmouth that Capt. Basket
has informed Council that the prize ship brought in by Capt. Cade
contains 13 or 14 lasts of tar, and to desire him to take it out for
the use of the State, and give bills for it at reasonable rates.
20. The Admiralty Committee to consider the letter from the
Ordnance of&cers, concerning the supplying of ships appointed for the
winter guard with cordage and other provisions. [Also Vol. XXVI.,
No. 58.]
21. Also the letter from the Commissioners in Ireland, dated
20 Dec. [Also Vol. XXVI., No. 59.]
22. The memorial concerning the raising of a sum of money
referred to the Committee appointed for that purpose.
24. John Orton, waterman, appointed State's waterman in place of
John Prother deceased, at the usual wage.
26. The Committee appointed to receive propositions concerning
the raising of money from Baron St. Lambert and others are to give
them security as desired, hear from the Baron his discovery, and
report.
27. Col. Lister to present to Parliament for their order Col.
Sydenham's propositions concerning the fortifying of the Isle of
Wight, and raising and repairing blockhouses, forts, and towers
therein.
29. The number of ships to be employed in next summer's fleet to
answer to the number of men already declared for. The ships to
be made up of as many State and prize ships as possible, and the
remainder to be supplied by hired merchant ships.
30. The Admiralty Committee to consider the summer fleet,
according to a former resolution, and to send in a list of the humber
and quality of the ships fit for service, and to make serviceable
contracts for such merchant ships as they think necessary. [Also
Vol. XX VI., No. 60.]
31. To write to the Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, to secui-e
in the garrisons adjacent aU persons discharged on bail or parole,
and to give account thereof to Council.
32. The Lord President to represent to Parliament that there is a
very great want of ready money for the navy, both for the paying
off of ships coming in, and the fitting out of others, and to request
some speedy and effectual way for the supply thereof
39. The Customs' Commissioners to permit Major Harding and
Capt. Yardley to transport to Jersey, free of custom, 300 quarters of
wheat, 200 of barley, 100 of malt, 10 of peas, and 2001. worth of
drapery to make soldiers' clothes, on security to transport them
thither, and nowhere else.
40. The Admiralty Committee to appoint a convenient vessel to
transport Henry Stuart, third son of the late King, with four
servants and necessaries, from the Isle of Wight to Dunkirk or
O.stend.
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Dec. 27.
Dec. 27.
Portsmouth.
Dec. 27.
Lynn.
Dec. 27.
Ordnance
Office.
Vol. XXVI.
CouJNCiL OF State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
41. 2001. to be allowed him for present charge of transportation
and he to have bills of exchange for 1,0001. more at Antwerp, or
some convenient place ; the said sums to be paid out of the exigent
moneys of Council.
42. The Revenue Committee to take account of what debts are
due to persons in the Isle of Wight for provisions and other accom-
modations for Henry Stuart during his residence there, and to pay
them from the remainder of the allowance made to him by Par-
liament.
43. The Navy Commissioners to pay the purser, carpenter, and
gunner of the iaitelope what is due to them up to the time the ship
was lost, and also the mariners, who served in other ships of the
same squadron after the loss of their ship, what is due for their
service. [/. 68, fp. 147-155.]
61. Capt. Fras. "Willoughby to the Council of State. I sent the
Portsmouth frigate to convoy the privateers with their supposed
prizes up Hampton river, and hope they will arrive to-morrow. I
will examine the matter. Two seamen sold 60 ounces of gold to
a goldsmith here, who has sold it again ; Geo. Reade, a stranger,
was the principal in the transaction. Particulars of ships now in
port. The service suffers for want of wood required in the yard. I
am doing what I can to quell the mutiny of the sailors, and if I
can fasten upon any of the ringleaders, I will detain them till further
order. [1 J jpagesl]
62. Jno. Greene, Mayor of Lynn, to the President of the
Council of State. I sent a list of 73 mariners who had received
their imprest and conduct money, and were sent by ticket to the
Navy Office for their disposal, and now send a list of 50 more, who
will arrive in a few days, unless 23 of them who volunteered to go
with Capt. Hawley of Lynn, who paid their conduct money, be
otherwise directed, by him. I hope to send 30 more in a day or two,
as also to find out those who have absented themselves to avoid the
press. The encouragement lately given by Parliament of 24s. per
month will bring them in more willingly, but so many ships of
Lynn being in London makes it more difficult. [1 page.']
63. Ordnance officers to the Council of State. We have sur-
veyed all the powder on board the fleet riding at the Nore, and
enclose an account of it, and of the number of guns on board each
ship. The captains should see all the cartridges weighed, that
nothing may be wanting of the proportion allowed, and strict
course should be taken for punishment of those who receive, buy, or
embezzle the powder. [1 page.] Annexing,
63. I. Account of the guns, 1,114, and powder, 3,015 barrels
50 lbs., on 31 State's ships, named ; of the expense of powder
in the last fight, and, in all ; and of the remains, beimn
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1,851 barrels 34 lbs. Also like account for 11 'merchant
ships, 314 guns, 456 barrels of powder ; remains, of the
State's 290, of the oiuners' 112 barrels. Ordnance Office,
27 Bee. 1652. [1^ sheets:]
Dec. 27. 64. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee, Treasury Chambers,
Leghorn. Westminster. I have passed my bills on you for 12,000 dollars
or pieces of eight, on account of the advance money which I am
to pay those ships taken up in these ports. The man I sent
to Venice to distribute the State's commissions has returned, and
there will be six ships wanting three months' advance or they cannot
fit out, so that there is a necessity for more money. I have,
however, passed biUs on you for 20,000 doUars at 6s. 3d. pay-
able at three months, and hope they will be accepted. They
are larger sums than I have been used to draw on mercantile
occasions, and therefore I beg compliance with my drafts, for my
whole credit and subsistence depends thereon. I must yet draw
larger sums than these, as you may imagine what is requisite to pay
a dozen sail, most of whom will have three months' advance money.
I will send my accounts in due course. [| page. Copy, with letter
of 3 Jan. 1653.]
Dec. 27. 65. Charles Longland to Kob. Blackborne, secretary to the Navy
Leghorn. Committee. The government of maritime affairs being in so many
hands makes the management thereof tedious, and the reformation
promised will be good news to all. I rejoice to hear of the good
success of Gen. Blake and the Parliament forces against the Dutch
in the Channel, but they still brag here of victory. I wish Blake
had strength to stop their 400 or 500 sail now passing the Channel,
which they repute invincible. They say 15 men-of-war came out with
those ships, to bring 1,000 men to their fleet here. I have had much
ado to get the merchant ships here and at Venice to join the service,
but hope to get a dozen ; and as those at Venice want an advance of
three months' pay, I will furnish them with it. I have had more
occasion to use my credit in supplying the wants of the State's
ships than ever I had for the merchants' ships, and therefore hope my
bills will be paid, as discredit is the ruin of a merchant.
Since Capt. Badiley has had the sole command of the ships here,
Nath. Reading has vanished, as his command then ceased. I wish
he had not brought Capt. Appleton into inconvenience, by binding
him not to molest the enemy that besieged him ; this gives motion
to all the Duke's demands.
That act of the Dane has been most treacherous. I wish Parlia-
ment would close with the Swede. The ransom for Matthew Hoult,
shipwright, captive in Tripoly, is 350 dollars, but they may all
be redeemed at 250 dollars a man, one with the other ; there are
60 English captives there, besides five or six masters and merchants
of ships who are not within the agreement, having cut their own
ransoms with the Turks, and some of them for above 1,000 dollars.
[If pages.]
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Dec. 27. Levant Company to Morgan Kead, Leghorn. We have incessantly
London. solicited the Council of State for release of our ships, and with such
importunity as procured a vote for a strong convoy to 'be despatched
hence for conducting them home in safety ; they might have been
ere this on their way thither, but for the disturbance made here
by the Hollanders, which for the present has not only put an
obstruction to that design, but it seems our State has thereupon
entertained our ships there into their service, which has caused us to
compound' the business with the owners of the ships here, in the
best manner we could, to avoid the charge of demurrage or other
pretence, as you may observe by a copy of the agreement enclosed,
the contents whereof you are to communicate to the masters and
factors, so that all future contests may be avoided. As for the goods
in Capt. Cardie's ship, taken by our State's man-of-war, they have
been released, to the content of the Great Duke, to whom our State
wiU give no just offence. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., p. 202.]
Dec. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Gurdon and Mr. Scott to be a Committee to confer with a
person giving information of a trunk of money passing towards the
sea.
2. To write to Peter Whetcombe, justice of peace for Essex, that
there was stay made of a great iron chest passing to Yarmouth,
which may be some bars of silver, which have been conveyed from
the ships lately come from Spain, now under seizure in the Thames,
and to desire him, with the justice of the peace next to Chelmsford,
to order the breaking open of the chest, to oversee the doing of it,
and if there be any gold or silver or other valuables within it, to take
an exact account ; and^after the search, to seal up the chest, and keep
it till further order, and to give a full account to Council of the
whole business.
3. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider Mr. Longland's
letter from Pisa, directed to Col. Thompson, and dated the 14th.
4. The petition of M. St. Thomas, agent for the Count d'Augnion,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to examine his
allegations, and report.
6-7. The Triumph, Vanguard, Victory, Lyon, Convertine, Dragon,
and Princess Maria, to be sent to Chatham to be graved, and all speed
to be used in fitting them out to sea ; the Admiralty Commissioners
to order the Navy Commissioners to carry out this order, and to
hasten out the Rainbow, George, and Unicorn ; also the said Com-
missioners to use all possible means to fit out for sea the ships
named in the list sent by them to Council this afternoon. .[Also
Vol. XXVI., No. 66.]
9. Lieut. -Col. MacLewd's petition, for leave to return to his family
in Scotland, laid aside.
10. Thos. Friend, prisoner in Walmer Castle, to be allowed id. a
day from the prize office, for his subsistence imtil he be set at
liberty, and 10?. to be paid to Eichard Webster, sutler of the castle,
for sums disbursed for him.
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Dec. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
12. The petition of Wm. Claiborne laid aside, Council having no
power to act therein.
13. Thos. Preistley appointed door-keeper to the Scotch and
Irish Committee, at the salary of 2s. a day.
14. To write the Commissioners for sale of Dutch Prizes to deliver
the prize ship St. Sebastian, now at Portsmouth) to Richard Alford, in
lieu of his ship the George, which was dismantled and sunk off the
northern coast, for the better manning of some Dutch prizes there
taken.
15. A protection to be granted to the fishermen of Dieppe to fish
on the coast of Sussex, without disturbance by men-of-war or
privateers.
17. Protection to be granted to the St. John of Dieppe,
according to the petition of Capt. James Gobert, &c., on his giving
such security to the Admiralty Judges as they shall direct after
conferring with the Guinea Company, that they do no wrong to
that company, nor to any other English people.
19. 50^. to be paid to Thos. Newbery, deputy storekeeper at
Portsmouth, for salary for the last year, and 201. more for a careful
assistant ; the whole 70Z. to be allowed him during these extra-
ordinary occasions, and a letter to be written to the Navy Com-
missioners, to order him constant pay accordingly.
21. 91. to be repaid to the Lieutenant of the Tower, for his dis-
bursements for Scotch prisoners, from 12 Aug. to 3 Nov. 1652,
according to the allowance of 5s. a week each. [/. 68, pp. 157-
161.]
Dec. 28. Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. Jas. Fowler
of Inverness petitions that in July last, he laded on the Dolphin of
London, 48 packs of skins ; that the ship was taken in her passage
by Van Tromp's fleet, and carried to Shetland, where her hull was
, broken up for fuel, and the skins carried to Flushing, made prize,
and sold, but he bought 27 of the packs, and has had them brought
to Dunkirk. You are to allow him to import them, being 5,500
goats and goaterells, 400 dozen kids, and 400 dozen slinks. [I. 68,
p. 162.]
Dec. 28. Committee to confer with the Deputies from Scotland.
Day's Proceedings.
3. The deputies called in and debate resumed ; they insist on
their former offer as to rules for apportioning the number of members,
as the most satisfactory to the people of Scotland, and that which they
were directed to offer by the third article of the tender of Union.
4. As the number of those in England has been 500 without the
House of Lords, and is now reduced to 400, — the proportion in
Scotland without Lords being 120— the deputies think that '60
should be the number, but submit the whole debate to the Com-
mittee, to be reported to Parliament for their settlement of the number
thereupon,
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5. The deputies request that the Bill for confiscation and general
pardon may be communicated to them before it pass.
6. Order that this be considered, and conference had with the
deputies thereon on Thursday. [J. 138, pp. 43-45.]
Dec. 28. Committee to confer with the Scotch deputies to the Commis-
sioners for confiscated lands in Scotland. We send you the pleasure
of Parliament for advancing a second three months' pay for the
deputies sent from Scotland. Take care that the money be returned
to the deputies forthwith, by bill of exchange or otherwise. [J. 138,
p. 43.]
Dec. 29. Committee foe Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Sir Wm. Masham to be chairman of this Committee for a
month.
4. Mr. Thurloe to inquire further about furnishing masts from
Scotland, sending for such persons as he thinks fit, and to report on
Friday. Also to inquire after able artificers to be employed thereon
to Scotland, and to oifer their names.
5. The Muscovy Company's petition to be considered on Monday,
and the company to bring to this Committee their answer to what
was this morning offered them, in relation to their proposal. [/. 132,
'pp. 23, 24.]
Dec. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Lord Chief Justice EoUe to be President of Council till this
day month.
2-6. The petitions of Priscilla, relict of Ralph Prettie ; of Michael
Mel, merchant of Dieppe ; of Anne Turner, widow ; of Margaret
Ranson, widow ; and of Anne Hollister, widow, referred to the
Admiralty Committee.
7. Blank pass granted to come to England, to make a proposal
concerning raising a sum of money. •
9. The orders made by Council concerning the time of Mr. Cooke's
commitment to be looked out, and brought to Council speedily.
10. The Admiralty Commissioners to make use of the letter from
Mr. Willoughby, one of the Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth,
dated Dec. 27th, as they see cause. \_Also Vol. XXVI., No. 67.]
II. To order the Governor of Portsmouth and Mr. Willoughby to
examine the selling of the gold mentioned in his letter of the 27th,
by a seaman to a goldsmith at Portsmouth, and to inquire into the
manner of the sale, and the price for which it was sold, and return
the examinations to Council.
12. The papers from the Portuguese Ambassador to the Committee
appointed to treat with him referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, who are to have them translated, and to consider what
should be done further in the whole affair.
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Dec. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
18. Col. Wauton to move Parliament to consider a speedy supply
of money for paying oif several ships already come in, and divers
others which are expected, there being no ready money as yet for
them.
14, 15. Note that Commissioners were appointed to treat with the
public minister of the King of France, and Fleming is to inform him
that Parliament has desired Council to answer his paper, and that
Council has ordered a Committee to meet him at the usual place
at Whitehall to-morrow at 4 p.m. ; Fleming to conduct him to the
meeting.
16. Note that the committee appointed to meet the public minister
of the King of Spain are the same that treated with the Portuguese
Ambassador, viz.. Lords Comrs. Lisle and Whitelock, Mr. Scott,
Sir Henry Vane, Mr. Bond, Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Masham, Col.
Sidney, Mr. Strickland, Alderman Allein, and Sir John Trevor.
[J. 68, fp. 164-166.]
Dec. 29. 68. Edm. Casson ? to the Navy Committee, Treasury Chamber,
Algiers. Westminster. I sent an account of the disbursements for the
consul and myself in my last, and I still continue to pay them, but
desire a remittance, as I know not where to provide any more
money. I desire you wiU pay Wm. Cockayne and Co. 692 dollars,
; proceeds of gumlack sold for him, and Alderman Saml. Moyer
80 dollars, which I have charged upon you to defray the before-
mentioned expenses. Wm. Roberts of Limehouse, and Geo. Milbiurne
of Newcastle have been delivered to us. Particulars of prizes brought
in. — 21 December, with P.S. 29 December. — Details of other prizes
taken, on which were five Englishmen sent home, and another, Wm.
Harwood of Lowestoft, delivered to us. [172 pages.]
Dec, 29. 69. Humfry Oneby to the Navy Committee, Treasury Chambers,
Algiers. Westminster. Thanks for the 300?. received by Thos. Briggs on
account of my salary. I hope you will continue mindful of me, that
I may have means for my subsistence in this uncomfortable place.
As I was bred a merchant and not a lawyer, I was unable to draw
a power of attorney for Mr. Briggs, but hope his acquittance will be
deemed sufficient.
Many of the ships here have been at sea, and taken a Flemish hoy
bound for St. Lucar, with 120 bales of linen and other goods of value ;
a Biskiner, with 60 tons of iron ; a Portuguese for Brazil with oil,
&c. ; 105 poor fishermen belonging to the Canary Islands; a small
Frenchman with oil, figs, and almonds ; a small English ship with
pilchards, which was retaken from the Hollanders, who had put the
Englishmen on shore in Portugal. There were two, however, brought
in with the prizes, but they were delivered up to us by order of the
Duana, so that at present we have good quarter with these people,
which it is hoped may continue. [| pagre.]
Dec. 29. 70. Rob. Pickering and six others to Wm. Pyme. We want
St. Malo. help in our daily disbursements towards the relief of our country-
men, turned ashore by the Fleming, penniless, who flock here, as to
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tlie chief port, to get a passage home. We cannot let them starve
in the streets, and they cost us from 5^. to 71. a week ; it will
grow daily worse, as the number of English here are few, and only
a part will assist, so that the burden will be insupportable, unless
we have at least 200Z. a year allowed out of the customs of Exeter
or some other port where we trade. Without this we cannot relieve
the men, and they must serve the King of France, or perhaps the
Hollander.
Our trade here grows inconsiderable, being brought almost all into
Frenchmen's hands. Londoners and others employ Frenchmen, who,
under the notion of doing business as factors for English, send over
great quantities of goods as Enghsh, which pay no foreign customs,
a matter of great concern. Pray petition for us in this case, and we
doubt not your success. [1 page. 7 signatures.']
Dec. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the letter from
Capt. Cox of November 30.
2. Further liberty of three months to be granted to Eichard HiU,
who was under restraint for forging debentures.
3. The petition of Wm. Barker, Edward Bushell, &c., referred to
the Admiralty Committee, to report.
4. Also that of the company of the Hercules ; the Committee to
examine the conduct of the captain and sailors, at the time she was
taken by the Dutch.
5. Col. Norton, Sir Wm. Masham, and Sir John Bouchier added
to the Admiralty Committee.
6. That Committee to consider the letter of Capt. Thos. Sparling,
from aboard the Little President frigate. [Also Vol. XXVI.,
No. 70.]
7. Also to consider and report on the Mayor of Dover's letter of the
27th, and his account concerning the maimed soldiers.
8-9. An Ambassador to be sent from the commonwealth to Sweden,
and Sir Hy. Vane to report to Parliament that Viscount Lisle is the
person whom Council thinks fit to be sent, in pursuance of their
order.
10. The letter from Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, Governor of Dover Castle,
with the bonds of Timothy Tiddeman, Eobert Bolt, and Laurence
Sawyer, of Dover, therein enclosed, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs ; Sir David Watkins and Mr. Manwaring to attend
them to-morrow thereon.
11. The Admiralty Commissioners to be empowered to sell or
dispose of, to the best advantage, the timber exempted from the
sale of the late King's lands, for the uses expressed in the 16th
instruction given to Council.
12. To write to Capt. Hatsell to inquire of the condition of Simon
Jansen, of Copenhagen, and his mariners, whose ship was made stay
of at Plymouth, and if they be in want, to make him an allowance
from the money due to him for freight, for the sustenance of his
crew, till further order.
19. Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth to certify to Council the value
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of the deals, tar, &c., taken from the Justice of Copenhagen, and to
allow somewhat out of the price thereof for the sustenance of the
master and crew, till further order. [/. 68, pp. 168-172.]
Dec. 30. Council of State to the Customs' officers at Gravesend and the
Governor of Tilbury Fort. Council having found it meet, for weighty
reasons, to lay an embargo on all merchant ships and other vessels,
English or foreign, for 14 days, you are to cause it to be duly
executed, and permit no vessel to pass out of the Thames without
special license from Council, except coasters carrying provisions to
other parts of England, and vessels sent by the State, laden with
victuals or provisions for Scotland and Ireland.
With note of like letters to the Generals of the fleet, and to the
Commissioners of Customs. [/. 68, p. 173.]
Dec. 31. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Order, on the letter and bond sent by the Governor of Dover,
that the sending over the mail by French and Flemish barks cannot
at present be prevented, as English vessels will not, in this time of
■danger at sea, adventure on that service.
2. Order, on the complaint about Warner, a disaffected person,
employed at Dover by Sir David Watkins, — Sir David saying that
Warner was taken going over seas in a packet boat two months
since, whereupon he discharged him, and has refused, though solicited,
to employ him since ; and that he does not believe Warner is on any
service there on his account, but for the more certainty, will write
down by to-night's post to discharge him in case he be ; — that a letter
be written to the Governor of Dover, informing him of Sir David's
answer, and desiring him to take care that Warner be not employed
in that affair.
3. Order as to the forms of bonds taken by the master of the
packet boat, hackney men, and victuallers, for bringing all persons
that land or come to be exported to the Governor of Dover or the
appointed Commissioners, to be examined, — concerning the con-
tinuance of which custom Lieut.-Col. Kelsey desires orders — that
Council should write to Kelsey to continue it, and see it put in
execution.
4. The complaint of the irregular taking of post horses by
strangers that come thither would be more properly considered
when the business of the post offices is settled.
5. Order, on the proposal for Commissioners to examine persons
that land, or come to ship themselves beyond seas at other places as
well as Dover, that Council should write to Kelsey to nominate two
Commissioners for each place where he thinks fit to have them.
6. That as to [John] Manwaring, whose office is to attend at the
water side to examine persons that are to ship themselves, the
Committee have ordered him to attend them.
7. Summons to Manwaring accordingly.
8. Oi-der, on the petition of M. Augier, for payment of moneys
due for his service in France, — the debt being liquidated by the
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Dec. 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
trustees (sic) and referred by special order of Parliament to the
Revenue Committee for payment, — that the case is more proper for
the cognizance of the Eevenue Committee. [/. 132, pp. 25-28.]
Dec. 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Jean Herault, of Jersey, referred to the Customs'
Commissioners to do according to law.
2. The Lieutenant of the Tower to be informed that it was not
intended by the late order of Council for the remanding of prisoners
that the Earl of Leven should be remanded.
3. The petition of such of the Lord General's regiment as served
aboard the Pelican last summer recommended to the Army Com-
missioners.
4. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider the letter from Mr.
Atwood and Mr. Whetcombe, dated Chelmsford, the 30th.
6, 7. Mr. Rhetorford and Mr. Crow, inhabitants of Dover, to be
sent for to answer charges against them before a Committee of
Council, and Mr. Scott and Mr. Strickland to be the Committee.
8. The Admiralty Committee to consider the examination taken
concerning the Hercules.
9, 10. The paper and map delivered in by Capt. Limmerie referred
to the Admiralty Committee, and he is to attend to give them an
account of his proceedings in pursuance of the orders of Council.
[Also Vol. XXVI., Nos. 72, 73.]
12. To declare to Mr. Knapp, owner of the house in Wallingford
Castle, that there is no further need of his house for the service.
13, 15-17. The petitions of John Hindy ; of the^seamen late of the
Garland; of Anne, widow of Capt. Robert Batten, late of the
Garland ; and of Thos. Ladd, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
14. The orders concerning the transporting of wood to Jersey
to be brought to Council on Tuesday, when that business will be
considered.
18. The Admiralty Committee to order a convenient ship for
transport of Henry Stuart, third son of the late King, with four
servants and necessaries, from the Isle of Wight to Dunkirk or
Ostend. [/. 68, pp. 174-176.]
Dec. 31. 74. Henry Duke of Gloucester to Mr. ' Lovell. You write me
Carisbrook that you want authority under my hand to receive what money
Castle. jj^g^y i^g allowed for my journey. This is to give you full power
to propose and answer what you think expedient on my behalf,
to receive whatever moneys are granted me by Parliament or the
Council of State, and to provide things necessary for my journey,
according to your judgment. I write this myself, and sign and seal
it in presence of suiEcient witnesses. Signed, Henry Gloucester ;
attested by Col. Wm. Sydenham and Sir Ant. Mildmay. [1 page.l^
[Dec] 75. Remonstrance of Jacob Jacobson, master of the StUlyard of
Hamburg, to Parliament. The city of Lubec, chief of the Hanse Towns,
send their letters to you, and have commanded me to thank you for
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your friendship towards them when their merchant ships and men
have been met at sea by the general of your fleet, whose courtesy the
said city highly esteem, and is assured thereby that your benevolence
towards them, in keeping up the ancient correspondence, as granted
to their late Resident, Sir Leo Ab Aitzema, will remain unalterable.
The said city still is now constrained to intimate that of late they
have had very sad complaints from their merchants and shippers,
that, notwithstanding some of their ships produced their heretofore
allowed passes and certificates, they were stayed and brought up by
some captains, who took their goods, and after a long detention,
remitted them to the Admiralty Court, to their great loss ; and as
the continuance thereof will tend to their utter ruin, by frustrating
further trade and navigation, they have imploded some favourable
intercessions.
The said city of Lubec therefore, considering that no offence has
been wilfully given to your commonwealth, nor anything done to
bring this offence to pass, impart their intercessional letteis to you,
hoping that what is desired for their merchants will be granted,
the which, with all officiousness, in honour to the Parliament and
the English nation, they will always study to deserve ; and to
this end the city has commanded me to solicit your favourable
answer and resolution, reserving to themselves the power to give
you further satisfaction in anything that shall be counted amiss.
Endorsed with note of reference to the Council of State. [1^ pages.}
Dec. ? 76. Certificate of the Admiralty Judges to Parliament, on their
order to peruse the acts made by the Admiralty Court concei-ning
the seizure of the ships St. Salvador and St. George of Hamburg,
and the Samson of Lubec, as also their lading, and to state the
whole matter of fact thereupon, as it stands in their court ; also
to consider the reasons given by the Spanish Ambassador against
their proceedings, as being injurious and against the law and
practice of nations.
That it was alleged in November 1652, that the "Samson and
Salvador belonged to subjects of the King of Spain, and the Am-
bassador complains that the Admiralty Court, instead of ordering the
takers to prove them enemy's goods, order the Spaniards to prove
the contrary, which is against law, thej'- being in possession. Argu-
ments on both sides. Presumptions that the goods are Hollanders',
because the States gave particular order for them to be protected
against the English, which were needless had they been from Spain,
with which there is free trade and no war. The rule is that neutral
powers are to be impartial, and not colour the goods of nations in
hostility. Any silver or goods of the Hollanders, though laden in
ships of Spain, Flanders, or Hamburg, are prize. [9| pages, un-
finished.]
Dec. ? 77. Draft of the first portion of the above. [1 page.]
Dec. ? 78. List of 38 State's ships with 5,250 men, and 22 merchant
ships with 1,350, which will be ready to sail by Jan. 14, 1653 ; also
of 18 State's ships, 3,380 men, and 5 merchant ships 500, which
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will be ready by 14 Feb., and of 17 State's ships to the westward,
2,230 men, and 2 merchant ships, 190, which may be used for this
winter's and next summer's guard. With note of 13 others, 3,600
men, those in Ireland and Scotland not included ; 40 merchant ships
will be wanting to make up the men to the 2,200 appointed for the
summer guard. [2 pages.]
Dec, 79. Petition of Edward Earl of Worcester, prisoner in the Tower,
to the Council of State, for a grant of such concealed debts as are
not yet discovered or recovered by the State, for satisfaction of some
crjring engagements, for want whereof certain persons will be ruined
and himself utterly disgraced. Begs maintenance for himself, wife,
and family ; his brewer, baker, and cook call on him ; his keeper
has not received a penny for lodgings or fee. His audit roll of 1646
taken with him surpassed 27,000?., all of which, with his then estate
during his father's life, ironworks, and woods, amounting to 4,000?.
a year, is sold, and only some impropriations and tithes remain.
Begs a grant of these, in consideration of his voluntary coming in,
his ingenious answer, and submissive compliance, and, most of all,
their noble dispositions. [1 page.]
Dec. ? 80. Petition of Margaret Countess of Worcester to Parliament,
for consideration of her deplorable condition, and for the one-fifth of
the family estate. Was married to the Earl in 1639, her portion
being 20,000Z.,and is in great misery and want, having only received
400Z. out of the estate during six years, so that but for the charity
of friends, she might perish. Noted : " She is not the mother of the
young Lord Herbert." [1 page. See Composition Tables, 21 February
1650.]
[Dec. j 81. Petition of Thos. Lambe, Nath. Manton, and Thos. Papillon,
for the English merchants at Morlaix, to the Council of State. A
petition was some while ago sent over by the merchants, declaring
their large disbursements for relief of English mariners, but through
the exigencies of business it was not prosecuted. They now write
that by reason of pirates lately set forth from Brest, who have taken
several English ships, they have more than 100 men on their hands,
and more coming daily, who without succour would be forced to
return to Brest, and serve those thieves to get bread. They annex
their former petition, and beg orders for their reimbursement and a
course for future supply, that the seamen may be encouraged in the
service, and the merchants not suffer for their good affection and
charity. [1 page.] Annexing,
81. I. Petition of Hen. Godsall and 16 other English factors
residing in Morlaix, to the Council of State. Being in a
place so convenient for landing from Scilly, before it was
reduced to Parliament's obedience, and near Brest, whither
sundry English vessels have been lately brought, and pass
for prizes, under a pretended power from the Duke of
York, we have had to relieve those English who, naked,
destitute, and some wounded, have repaired hither for a
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passage to England, and come to us for succour. There
have been sometimes 80 at once, and long detained hy
contrary winds. We have spent 800Z. upon them,, pre-
serving the lives of m,any, and enabling others who have
quitted the enemy's service to return to England, hoping
for more peaceable times. But now in this war with
Holland, %ue fear there will be many more, as some taken
have already come hither.
We beg reimbursement of our advances out of the
Argeir duty, and some establishment in future. [1 sheet,
17 signatures, including all those named in the next
paper.]
81. 11. Extract of a letter from, Morlaix. We renew our
request about the poor men taken at Brest. Five English
prizes have been brought in the last 12 days, four New-
foundlanders and one of London ; two others were
going for England from France and Biscay. There
are now here 70 or 80 poor men ready to starve in the
streets, and the Bretons beat them like dogs, instead
of giving them a morsel of bread. We English in this
town are quite tired out, having had more trotible with
them than with our own business these last four years,
and spent 15,000 livres in their support. They come from
Brest with scarce a shirt or a shoe. Pray get some relief
for them, and reimbursement for us from the Council of
State or authorised power, or they will be forced for a
livelihood to serve the enemy against their own friends
and consciences. With note by N. M. [Nath. Manton .?]
that if Wm. Barfote, Eclw. Wheeler, Mich. Godfry, and
Step. Procter, merchants in Morlaix, were deputed by the
State, and paid their former disbursements, they would see
that when a prize came into Brest, the poor men should be
relieved, and not forced to serve the enemy or perish, but
they would expect a stock of 200?. — Morlaix, 15 December.
[1 2Mge.]
1652 ? 82. Petition of Nath. Hawes & Co. to the Council of State for
despatch of their cause, after seven years' delay ; for a summons
to the Spaniards and their proctor to appear at a day of hearing,
and for judges to be added in place of those dead. Mainwaring,
Hawes, Payne, & Co. (being 30 persons, merchants, seamen, and their
widows and orphans) interested in the Elizabeth, spoiled by the
Spaniards, petitioned for letters of reprisal to be stated on 50,000^.
in Parliament's hands, proceeds of the plate and merchandise on the
Sta. Clara, arrested by petitioners at Southampton, in a civil action.
A speedy hearing by the delegates was ordered last January, but
the Spaniards interpose delays and will not appear, though often
called for, so that the case is like to be postponed till next term,
whereby many of petitioners are prisoners, and ruined, though of
good estates, and disabled to serve the State. [Ipage.] Annexing,
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82. I. Opinion of the Admiralty Judges in the case of Huet
Leate, that the change of Oovernment here does not necessi-
tate another demand for justice to be made from the King
of Spain, — one having been made by the late King — before
letters of reprisal can be granted for depredations made
by the Spaniard. — 23 July 1651. [1 page.]
83. Petition of Hen. Newman to the Council of State for a mes-
senger's place, CT some means of subsistence. Served the common-
wealth since 1642, with expense of his estate and hazard of life.
[■5- page.] Annexing,
83. I. Certificates by Col. Alex. Popham, Sir Thos. Fairfax, Sir
Wm. Waller, and others, to his services at Bristol, Taunton,
dao. as soldier and intelligencer. [1 pagre.]
84. Petition of Capt. Wm. Yonger to the Admiralty Committee
for reference to the Customs' Commissioners to pay him the portage
due to him as master of the Eagle to the Canaries, in 1648. Could
not obtain it because of the change of Commissioners, and having
since been commander of the Tenth Whelp, and in other services,
could not seek after the portage till now. [f pages.]
85. Petition of Wm. Eowland, M.A., to Lord General Crom-
well, for a month's pay due from his last muster, having long been
sick of a disease which he took at Dundee, and being brought to
extreme weakness and poverty. Was promised encouragement on
presenting to him a book of the astrologers, but has forborne
troubling him on account of his weighty business. Can prove that
there is in London a magic lecture, and that they sacrifice to the
Devil ; one who was present, being pricked in conscience, confessed
this to a minister. Will prove this if encouraged, desiring liberty
for tender consciences, but the downfall of the Church of Rome, and
that paganism may not be set up in the Lord's dominions. [1
page.]
86. Petition of William Pennoyer and Peter Andrewes, merchants
of London, to Parliament, to be allowed to sell a portion of the
tobacco which has been brought against their direction in their
ship, the William of London, from St. Chiistopher's to Londonderry,
they paying the usual Customs, and to bring the remainder to
London. [| page.]
87. Report on the condition of the Mint in the Tower. The
moneyers are a corporation of 50 or 60 ; make and sheer the money,
and are allowed 2s. a pound troy on gold, and Is. 8c?. on silver.
The ministers are the inferior officers and labourers. Moneyers
and ministers are to be ready — on pain of losing their franchise and
being imprisoned — when required by the warden, master, and con-
troller. They have their franchises, with covenants as to duties,
salaries, and allowances, by indenture between the keepers of the
librrtv of l']iii'ian(l, and Dr. Aaron Gourdain, Master of the Mint.
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Warden, Dr. John St. John, salary 1001. Particulars of his
allowances and duties.
Warden's clerk, Wm. Parmer, salary 20?.
Master worker, Dr.Aaron Gourdain, salary 400L ; it should be worth
1,5001. now when he is melter also, but lately Sir John Wollaston
has been melter. Duties of the master —
Controller, Thos Barnardiston
Controller's clerk, John Bratle
Assay master, Sam. Bartlet
Assay master's clerk, John Bratle -
Two auditors, Mr. Beal, and Scot
Tellers or weighers, Capt. Hen. Dumoresq, now
absent - - -
Tellers' or weighers' clerk -
Clerk of the irons. Rich. Pight
Surveyor of the moulting house
Surveyor's clerk
Graver of the irons, Thos. Simons -
Under assayer, John Reynolds
Under graver, Nich. Burgh
Sinkers of the irons, John Bratle
Smith, Thos. Hodgkins
Porter, Rich. Mathews
Parson of the chapel for tithes
Clerks for keeping the books, &c., John Reynolds
and Jas. Wood
Sexton of the chapel
If bullion were ready, the Mint would be set to work at two days'
warning, but there is a want of officers, some having two employ-
ments, and we cannot find fit persons to propose.
As to the bullion, faithful persons should take the weight of the
bars, cases, and bags, and assay them, and the marks should be kept
sealed up. Some of the bullion, being coined money and small
ingots and silver sugar loaves, should be melted. For present
coinage, there should be a good melter, assistant assay master, and
surveyor of the melting house. [4J pages.]
88. Reasons why the conveying bullion to the Mint is honour-
able and profitable. That sundry statutes from 25 Edw. III. to
4 Hen. VII., and orders in 1647 and 1648 are against the buying
and selling above Mint price. The State gains benefit by the
coinage, export is much prevented, and the buyers and sellers above
Mint prices are rendered inexcusable. [| page.]
89. Report of Drs. Wm. C^erk, Thos. Exton, Wm. Stephens, and
W. Walker, Admiralty Judges and Judge Advocate, to the Admiralty
Committee, on a reference as to whether there is any cause for the
detujition of five Dutch ships and one Lubecker, taken by Capt.
Penn coming from Lisbon. We find, by information obtained from
£ s.
d.
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the Collectors of Prize Goods, and a letter from Mr. Harvey, secretary
to General Blake, with several examinations annexed, that four of the
ships, viz., the Salvador of Lubec, the Three Golden Herrings of
Rotterdam, the Golden Kutsche of Horn, and the Hope of Amster-
dam, were sent by their owners laden to Lisbon, where they
discharged their goods, and then came laden home ; there is there-
fore no just cause why they should be detained, and they ought
to be discharged by the Admiralty Court, but without any damages
being paid, on the ground that coming from Lisbon, there was just
cause to detain them, to see whether they had Portuguese goods.
With regard to the other two, viz., the Prince of Amsterdam and
the Peter of Home, there is some suspicion, for the masters alleged
they did not know to whom their lading belonged, and referred to
the ships' papers ; as those papers have not been sent up, there is
cause for detention until thej'' are sent. [1 page.]
90. Case of Robinson and Rutts. By a warrant of the Ad-
miralty Court in 1651, 100 butts of caveare on board the Swallow
in the Downs were arrested, at the suit of John Dickons, Job
Throckmorton, and other merchants of London. Those butts were
brought from Archangel on account of the said merchants, and yet,
by a false colour, claimed by John Osborne and David Rutts, and they
and Taylor, master of the ship, whom they forced to give colourable
bills of lading to them, were cited into the Admiralty Court
thereon.
The Court concurrentibus his qua} in jure requi/runtur decreed
the possession to Dickons, Throckmorton, & Co., who employed John
Robinson, merchant, to take possession. He thereupon removed
them to another ship, and sent them away, and they were never
landed in England.
Subsequently the Admiralty Court, having to hear the case, sent
letters requisitory to the magistrates and courts of justice at Venice
and Amsterdam, to summon Rutts and his factors, residing there, to
appear by their proctors and agents, and propound their defence,
and see the matter finally adjudged in the Admiralty Court in
England, which letters were allowed as conformable to the law of
nations, and were executed by those magistrates.
Rutts, fearing the judicatory, declined to appear, and (as with a
side wind willing to surprise the English merchants) arrested some
of their goods at Venice, upon an action wherein he made himself
plaintiff touching the said caveare.
The Admiralty Court then remonstrated over to Venice that, the
suit in the Admiralty — being both upon the possessory and petitiory,
and comprehending the whole matter — was a bar to all suits for
the said caveare in all courts and places, and that by the law of
nations, they ought not to admit Rutts or his party to sue there
. for them, but to allow the litis 'pamkntiui and judgment in the
Admiralty Court as a final bar, and no remedy against it but an
appeal.
The Council of State being in favour of the laeichants, and for
conservation of the honour of the Admiralty, wrote to the Duke and
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Senate of Venice, certifying these proceedings, and prayed a discharge
of the action there, and a remission of the wliole matter to the
Admiralty of England. The court at Venic3 allowed the plea as
good, and discharged the suit there, remitting Rutts and h^s party ^o
the Admiralty of England, and he was then remediless ia all places
abroad.
Rutts at last entered an action of trover at common law against
Robinson for the 100 butts of' caveare here, and although Robinson
did nothing but by the decree and execution of the Admiralty
Court, and that upon the high seas, and although a monition went
from the Admiralty Court to the attorney to forbear proceedings,
stating the whole facts as above, the court at law has granted a
prohibition for the attorney to the Court o" Admiralty.
This is the more strange for that, in a case of lading in a ship upon
the high seas, and never brought on shore to England, the common
law was never founded in jurisdiction, but the cognizance was always
to the Admiralty. If the judgment of that court by the law of
nations be so strong as to bar proceedings for the same matter at
Venice and Amsterdam, it is very strange it should not bar all further
proceedings in our other courts at law here at home. [1 page.]
91. Survey of the Scilly Islands, co. Cornwall, belonging to the
late King, made by virtue of a commission granted by the Trustees
appointed for sale of the lands, &c. of the late King, Queen, and
Prince ; giving the names of the several tenants, amount of rent
paid, and particulars of the claim of Francis and Sir Wm. Godolphin
and John St. Aubin thereto. [50 sheets, imperfect.]
92. Account of carriages, ammunition, and artificers' tools to be
added to the list for the train of artillery, for six guns. [1 page.]
93. Note that the Earl of Rutland had a judgment in the Upper
Bench, in Hilary Term 1649, against Wm. Hey ward, Jonas Croose-
gUl, and Jno. Spragg, for digging and getting lead ore without his
consent, in his lordship of Nether Haddon, co. Derby, and a writ to
inquire of damages was issued to the sheriff of co. Derby, whereupon
a jury found 101. damages and il. costs, and execution was awarded
against defendants. The sheriff arrested Croosegill, and took him to
prison, but the under-sheriff petitioned the Earl for his release,
which was granted upon easy terms, and after his enlargement, he
besought one of the Earl's chief agents that the execution might be
renewed the following vacation against Heyward and Spragg, so that
they might be arrested, and made to bear part of the charge with
him. This was done at CrqosegiU's sole charge, and without the
privity of the Earl, who is able to prove this, as also that Mr.
Barton's information is maliciously untrue. [| page.]
94. Attestation of Peter Buchardt of Essex. In March 1649,
passing by Ostend towards Holland to take command of a vessel
for the service of the King of England, His Majesty's commission
was taken from him liy tlic Admiralty of Flanders, who refused to
return it ; stayed there for some time, but wanting subsistence, was
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forced to l°ave the country and his commission behind. The same
course was used against Diricktiee in July 1651, and many others,
so that His Majesty's subjects daie not go to supply their wants in
the porLs 0" Flanders. [J page.]
95. Petition of Gilbert Thornbrough to the King, for the place
of yeoman oC the mouth and purveyor 01 -v\dnes. Attended His
Majesty 15 years before i.he battle of Worce.ster, and has been a
prisoner ever since. [| page.]
96. Commission by Charles II. to to be captain of the
ship, with power to enter into any port or river of His Majesty's do-
minions, and either there or a^ sea to take, and in case of resistance,
to sink, fire, or otherwise destroy all ships and vessels, together with
their men, lading, goods, or merchandise, belonging to any place or
person of His Majesty's subjects in actual rebellion against, or not in
present obedience to him, and to bring all such ships, goods, or mer-
chandise, without breaking bulk, into some port of His Majesty's
dominions, or of his allies or friends, to be adjudged by the Admi-
ralty judge there as prize, and after adjudication, to pay the lOths
and loths to such persons as shall have authority to receive the
same ; but in case it shall be necessary to cany any prize into any
port where there is no Admiralty judge, then to make an inventory
of all such goods, and send the same to the nearest court of Admi-
ralty established by him, together with all invoices, charter parties,
bills of lading, fecj; and after the same has been adjudged lawful
prize, then to pay the lOths and 15ths as aforesaid. [Parchment,
signed.]
97. Similar commission by James Duke of York, Lord High
Admiral of England and Ireland. [Parchment, signed.]
98. Statement that Dr. Hill declared in his sermon, and has since
published, that when the Bible had been translated by the trans-
lators appointed, the New Testament was looked over by some
prelates he could name, to bring it to speak prelatical language, and
that he was informed by a great observer, that in 14 places, whereof
he instanced five ov six, it was corrupted by them. The like
testimony was given by some other ancient and godly preachers who
lived in those times, and some appearance hereof may yet be seen,
in a part of that very copy of those translations.
In the original text of the Holy Scriptures, there is so great a
depth that it is only by degrees there is a progress of light towards
attaining perfection of knowledge in bettering the translation ; hence
the most learned translators have found cause again and again of
re\ising and amending what they themselves translated, and this
has been the commendable practice even of some Papists, and of
sundry of the reformed religion.
It bsia^' no w above 40 yeai's suice our new translation was finished,
(the first being printed 11 1612) divers of the heads of colleges and
other learned persons who, coming later, had the advantage of stand-
ing as on the head.=i of the former, in tlicir public sermons, as also in
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print, have held out to their hearers and readers that the Hebrew
or Greek may be better rendered than in our translation, some of the
places seeming to be very material, and crying aloud for their rectify-
ing, if the truth be as it is affirmed by them, and in some MSS. pre-
sented to us.
The translation by H. Ainsworth of Moses, the Psalms, and the
Song of Solomon, is greatly commended by the learned, as more
agreeable to the Hebrew than ours ; and it is said that there are
MSS. of his translations of other Scriptures, both of the Old and
New Testament. Also in other parts of the Scriptures, some have
translated verses and chapters, and some the New and Old Testa-
ments, and would have them printed here, which, if done without
due supervision by learned persons, sound in the fundamentals of
the Christian religion, might be a dangerous precedent, emboldening
others to do the like, and might tend at last to bring in other Scrip-
tures, instead of the oracles of God, and the Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
For rectifying the former injury to the new translation, and
for preventing such great inconveniences, as also for the edifica-
tion of many, it is proposed that it be enacted, that no person within
the dominions of England, Scotland, or Ireland shall presume to
print or publish any such translation of the Bible, or of the New
Testament, without approbation of Dr. John Owen, Dr. Kalph Cud-
worth, Mr. Jenkins, Wm. Greenhill, Saml. Slater, Wm. Gowper,
Hen. Jessey, Kalph Venning, and John Row, Hebrew professor in
Aberdeen, who shall be authorised to act as follows.
That they or any three of them may search wherein the last
translation appears to be wronged by the prelates, printers, or others,
so that it may be rectified and amended before any further printing
of the Bible.
As it is our duty to endeavour to have the Bible translated in all
places as accurately and as agreeable with the Hebrew and Greek as
we can attain to, and to remove the stumbling blocks and offence of
the weak, or the cavils of others, when they hear in sermons or in
treatises that the original bears it better thus and thus ; — That the
persons before named shall also seriously consider the translation by
H. Ainsworth, and any other translations, annotations, or observa-
tions that may be made, as also the marginal readings in our Bibles,
and whether any of them ought rather to be in the line ; and what
they, after seriously looking up to the Lord for his assistance in so
weighty a work, and advising together, shall judge to be nearest to
the text, and to the mind of the Lord, they may give their approba-
tion to, and with all convenient speed.
That Dr. Thos. Goodwin, Dr. Tuckney, and Joseph Caryll be ap-
pointed supervisors of what is so approved, and that what they
approve be printed and published, for the general edification of the
nation, to be read both privately and in the public congregations.
[Si pages.]
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VOL. XXXII.— January 1653.
1653.
Jan. 1. 1. Act of Parliament empowering Cornelius Holland, Dennis
Bond, Francis Allein, and Jno. Downes, Commissioners for inspect-
ing the Treasuries, to issue warrants to the treasurers of the several
public receipts for payment of money appointed for the use of the
navy, on certificates of the Admiralty Committee. \_Gopy. 1 fage^
Jan. 1. 2. Copy of the above. [Printed, 1 sheef]
Jan. 1. 3-5. Order in Parliament that the growing receipts of the excise,
after the money charged for payment of the forces in Scotland, to
1 Jan. 1654, be appropriated to the use of the navy.
That — over and above the 100,000L hereby ordered to be paid out
of the money to be raised upon the additional bill for sale of lands and
estates forfeited for treason to the Treasurers-at-war, to make up the
pay of the armies of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and incidencies
thereto, which shall be wanting in the 80,000L a month allotted for
that purpose out of the bill of assessments for the next 6 months ;
and over and above what is already charged by Parliament upon
the additional bill for the stores — -the whole moneys arising upon
the said additional biU shall be applied to the navy and stores.
That the moneys appointed by Parliament for the navy be issued,
for the year ensuing, by warrant from the Commissioners for inspect-
ing the Treasuries to the Treasurer of the Navy, and the warrant
of the said Commissioners and the receipt of the Treasurer be a
discharge to the respective treasuries charged with any money for
the navy.
That the Admiralty Committee make certificates to the Treasury
Commissioners what sums are requisite for carrying on the service,
and that warrants bie issued by the Treasury Commissioners
accordingly.
That all bills signed by the Navy Commissioners for the service
of the navy shall be a sufficient warrant for the Treasurer of the
Navy, for paying the same accordingly. [3 copies.]
Jan. 1. Council 'of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Committee for Irish and Scotch Affairs to consider the
account brought by Sir Gilbert Pickering of such draught horses as
were, by order of Council directed to the Militia Commissioners for
CO. Northampton, impressed for' the train of artillery marching to
Worcester, to decide what da.mage was done, and what reparation is
due to those from whom the horses were taken, and to report.
[/. 68, p. 178.]
Jan. 3. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The deposition of Mr. Violet to be considered to-morrow, Sir
Sack. Crowe, Pompey Kalendrine, the Admiralty Judges, and Dr.
Walker to attend.
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2. The petitio-j. of Cockerill and others referred to this day week,
Col. Wauoon to ai/fcend.
3. The Admiralty Judges to be requested to proceed as speedily
as maybe in the cas23 of the ships before the Admiralty Court that
pretend m belon-; to Swedeo.
4. 5. Charles Longland's letter from Pisa to Col. Thompson to be
considered on Friday, with the papers of Amerigo Salvetti, agent to
the Duke of Tuscany, concerning the retaking of the Phcenix
frigate ; also the letter from Capt. Cos from Naples, of 30 Nov., on
that business.
6. The report from the Sub-committee for clothing to be heard on
Wednesday. [/. 132, pp. 23-30.]
Jaa 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Col. Hugh Eeily referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to report.
2. To write to the Ordnance officers and Navy Victuallers to
hasten down the provisions to the ships at Quinborow, and the
victuallers to send one of their number down, to see to the victualling
of each particular ship.
3. To write to the Governor of the Isle of Wight and of Ports-
mouth and to Mr. Willoughby, to examine the business of the taking
of the ships lately come from Guinea by 2 private men-of-war, and
state facts with speed.
4. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the letters and
papers this day brought in from Leghorn.
5. Also to treat with some merchants concerning the returning of
20,000Z. from Portugal, which is to be paid by that king to the
commonwealth, in part of a greater sum.
6. Capt. Limbery to bring to the Admiralty Committee his
charge against John Holland in writing, before Friday week, that the
Committee may hasten their report.
7. Mr. Scott added to the Committee for reviewing the references
made to the former Committee of Examinations.
8. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider Mr. Scott's
report concerning Col. David Rosse, to speak with the Colonel about
such masts and tar as may be had in Scotland, to make suitable
agreements with him concerning the same, and to make such order
for his restraint, enlargement, or returning home as they think fit.
9. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider what is to be
done in pursuance of the order of Parhament concerning the disgar-
risoning of Bristol Castle and fort and other places, and report.
11. Also to consider the state of the town and castle of Conway,
and report what should be done for putting them in such a con-
dition that no prejudice be occasioned from them to the peace of
those parts.
12. The Commissioners for sale of Dutch Prize Goods to con-
sider the request made to Council, on behalf of the Venetian Am-
bassador to the King of France, concerning the restitution to him
of certain prize goods taken in Dutch bottoms, and to state the facts
with ypcfrl.
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Jan. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
13. Council having peiused the bills of exchange from the Bang
of Poitugal's Ambassador, and findmg ihe terms differ eut from those
of the 4th article on which the sum was payable, Fleming is to
carry the bills to him, and desire him to insert the words " that
shall show commission given them by the Parliament of the com-
monwealth of England or Council of State," instead of " the Lords
the ministers of the Parliament of the commonwealth." To pre-
vent any differences in payment about the e::change of money, the
20,000?. sterling is to be valued at 42,240,000 rials Portugal money,
and his Excellency is desired, in regard of the present danger of the
seas, to sign 4 of the said bills.
14. Mr. Scott to communicate with the Admiralty Committee the
intelligence he has received concerning the fleet.
15. The Governor of Portsmouth to give passes to the Dutch
prisoners taken in the ships lately come from Guinea, to return to
their country.
17. The informations concerning Capt. Browne's miscarriage in
the loss of the Hercules to be sent to Dr. Walker, who is to prepare
a charge, to consider how he may be brought to trial, and to give
an account of what he has done to Council next Friday.
18. The Earl Marshal of the Scotch nation, piisoner in the
Tower, to have the bberuy lately granted him continued, notwith-
standing the late order for the recommitment of all officers of that
nation.
19. Col. S'dney to report to Parliament that the Ambassador of
Portugal has signed and sealed the 6 preliminary articles, and that he
insists that they be signed and sealed in Latin by the commonwealth,
and to desire direction for the manner in which this shall be done.
[/. 68,^^. 179-182.]
Jan. 3. Council of State to Customs' officers and commanders of ships.
Pi-ob. Hammond, merchant of London, petitions that having cured a
good quantity of herrings in Ireland for France, he cannot send them
safely by any English ship ; and as there are no convoys to be had,
he begs leave to land 2,000 or 3,000 barrels at Dublin or Wexford,
to be sent to Nantes, Bourdeaux, or Honfleur, by the first French,
Lubec, or Hamburg ship he can hire, the ship to return without
molestation to any port in England or Scotland. You are to permit
this accordingly. With note that this warrant was made over again
19 March, with the word lading inserted. [/. 68, p. 185. ]
Jan. 3. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. I advised you of the
Leghorn, return of the man I sent to Venice, but the backwardness of the
ships there has caused me to send Capt. Poole, who may better pre-
vail with them ; their want of employment and the occasion the
State has of their service ought to hasten out the ships, besides the
advance of three months' money, which I proffered them. The
Dutch report that Prince Rupert is expected here to take command
of their ships, and the Great Duke told me something to the same
purpose ; if "he comes before your intended fleet, he would do much
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mischief, and easily inveigle away many of the men, who are apt to
take any new impression, being weary of so long an idle life ; but
I shall labour with the Great Dulce to prevent any inconveniences.
I went to kiss the Great Duke's hand and thank him for favours
to Capt. Badiley, whom he entertained and lodged in his own
palace like a general, and sent him back to Leghorn in one of his
coaches with six horses. [If pages. See Vol. XXVI., No. 64, p. 58
supra.]
Jan. 3. 6. Survey by Jeremy Baines, John Haddock, John Fiske, and
Samuel Cottman, of Whitemead Park, Forest of Dean, St. Briavell's
hundred, co. Gloucester, " late parcel of the possessions of Charles
Stuart, late King of England ;" made by order of the Trustees for
Sale of Crown lands, 6 October 1651, perfected 3 January 1652-3.
Total of acres, 159 ; gross value, 2731. 13s. [12 sheets.]
Jan. 4. Committee foe Tkade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
I. The instructions prepared for the person to be employed as
solicitor in the Admiralty Court to be considered to-morrow.
3. The letters and papers from Leghorn, and those of Amerigo
Salvetti, to be considered on Friday.
4. The report made to Council about Col. Eosse, and referred to
this Committee, to be considered with the business of furnishing
masts from Scotland. [J. 132, pp. 30, 31.]
Jan. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
3. 13. The petitions of Eebecca Walkers ; and of Wm. Liddell, of
Great Yarmouth, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
4. That of James Cranidge to the Committee for Foreign Aifairs.
5. The Admiralty Committee to consider the letter from Ports-
mouth to Col. Norton, dated the 1st instant.
6. Also the conferring some fit employment upon Huett Leat,
according to a reference formerly made to them.
7. Mr. Scott, Mr. Say, and Mr. Love to be a Committee for
examining the business of printing the Mercurius Britannicus, and
to report.
8. The petition of Major Kobt. Cobbet referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to report.
10. Capt. Young late of the Worcester, and Capt. Taylour late of
the Laurel to attend Council to-morrow.
II. Jas. Cotterel to be committed to the Gatehouse, for printing
■ a lying pamphlet called Mercurius Britannicus, and a warrant
to be directed to the governor to keep him.
12. Mr. Scotfc to apprehend and examine such persons as have
printed and published scandalous books and pamphlets, contrary
to the order oC Parliament.
14. To represent, to Parliament that many English and others
daily resort to mass at the houses of Ambassadors and other foreign
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Jan. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
ministers, to the great dishonour of God and scandal of this Govern-
ment, and to request the House to signify their disapprobation of it
to the Ambassadors, &c., who have no pretence to claim a toleration
of this kind.
15. To move Parliament that a reward of 101. be paid to those
who discover the resorters to mass, to be paid in the same manner
as the reward of 101. for discovering thieves.
16, 17. Mr. Gurdon to present to Parliament the Bill and procla-
mation prepared against priests and Papists, and to move for its
speedy passing on the first opportunity.
18. The letter from the Mayor of Lynn, signifying the number
of men he has pressed, to be sent to the Navy Commissioners. [Also
Vol. XXXII., No. 7.]
19. To answer to the petition of Henry Caarlofi", commanding
director of the Swedish African Company in Guinea, that Council
has taken notice of the taking of the ships mentioned, and has
commanded cne of uhe State's ships to fetch him into harbour, and
next Friday expects lo receive an account of the fact, when they
shall 'Jo what corresponds to the amity they hold with Sweden.
2^^. To acquaint the Army Committee that, besides the 3,000Z.
which they were desired Lo order to Capt. Hatsell for wheat and oats
for the forces ia lrelp,nd 550^. more should be paid him therefor,
and fo' the charges of iis transporlaaon, PTid to desire their warrant
to the present Treasurers-at-war for payipent.
25. To write the Governor of Dover Castle, ja answer to his of
the 29th, complain iig of the employment by Sir David Watkins,
of one Warner, — a man notoriously disaffected who was dismissed by
Mr. Witherings for ill carriage, — to go over with the packet boat,
that Watkins has stated to a Committee of Council that he dis-
charged him two months ago, and that he has refused, though solicited,
to re-employ him : that he believes Warner is on no service on his
account, but will send down to have him discharged if he be.
As to the masters of vessels, victuallers, and hackneymen's giving
security before the Governor or Commissioners for examining of
all persons landed from or going aboard their vessels, and that
they be not received into houses or conveyed away by horse till
so examined ; — Council approves the request, and desires the execu-
tion of this, and of what he propounds concerning appointing Com-
missioners to examine passengers at other maritime places within
the liberties of the Cinque Ports, as vv^ell as at Dover. For eflfecting
this, they desire him to send up the names of fit places for Com-
missioners, and of fit persons to be employed, when they will give
further directions.
As to his complaint of the irregular horsing of aliens with horse
and guide from other houses than the public post-houses, that will
be provided against in the settling of the post ofiices now under
consideration ; or if not, will be further considered.
The last clause of his letter about John Manwaring is before a
Committee. [/. 68, pp. 186-192.]
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Jan. 4. 8. Instructions by the Admiralty Commissioners to the Navy
Commissioners.
1. For supplying necessary provisions to sick and wounded men
on board, you are to allow 51. for six months' service for every 100
men, by warrant of the Collectors or Commissio lers for sale of Prize
Goods to the clerk of the check of each ship, and order the said clerks
to buy such provisions as the captain, with the advice of the surgeon,
judges necessary ; and to commit them to the care of the steward,
to be issued out as required.
2. Upon the discharge of the sick and wounded from any ship in
the service, you are to take care for payment of their tickets and
conduct money.
3. You are to correspond with the mayor, bailiffs, &c. of the port
towns, so that accommodation be given for the relief and cure of
sick and wounded men sent on shore, giving such rules that the
Treasury may be well husbanded, and charging the disbursements
on the Collectors for Prize Goods.
4. You are to inquire and certify us what convenient house may
be had in or near Dover, Deal, or Sandwich for the receipt of
wounded men, and certify to us with your opinion.
5. You are to consider what relief should be made to the widows,
children, and impotent parents of those slain in the service, having
respect to their necessities and charges ; to order payment to each,
not exceeding 101.; and when an extraordinary case requires a greater
allowance, to certify us.
6. You are to inquire after hospitals for the care of sick and
wounded, and to give notice to the Governors thereof of the vote
of Parliament that half the places that become vacant be reserved
accordingly ; and to desire them to give notice monthly what places
become void, and dispose of the maimed and wounded accordin gly.
7. You are to confer with the Collectors and Commissioners for
Prize Goods, to settle a course how the moneys to be issued on this
service may be brought into an orderly account, and certified to us
monthly. [If pages.]
Jan. 4. 9. John North to the Earl of Kingston, Not to mention
previous promises, by your letter of 19 March 1649, you wrote that
if I paid ray Lady-day rent within 10 days, and the like thereafter
as it grew due, you would abate the rent, and that you had (no
desire to remove me ; but although I punctually (performed my
part, you only allowed me 91. towards the assessments, when the
assessments to the soldiers for that half year amounted to 181. ; so
that you caused me to bear in them alone as much as the profit
I make of the Grange de claro in the whole year, my costs in
manuring, husbandry, and repairs being 181. more. Part of the
demised premises I have never enjoyed, by reason of preceding
leases made by my nephew before he sold the same, and which I
was ignorant of, whereupon not half the worth in rent was reserved,
he having received considerable fines beforehand, and there being
seven years unexpired upon my entrance, worth M. a year. The
want of this, with my charges about repairs, and your default in
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Jan. 4. nonpayment of the fee-farm rent at the audits due for the Grange,
has been the means of some goods being distrained and carried
away at under value, and a horse lost value 51. These things, for
which in conscience I ought to have allowance, would cancel my
bond of 281. in your hands, with a good overplus. I believe you
would have sued me to an outlawry upon that, as formerly upon
other engagements, had there not been some reason shown you
which then prevailed with you, but is now laid aside again, as also
a covenant for your finding great timber towards repairs, which was
in my nephew's lease, but left out in mine.
You know how adverse I was to become tenant of the Grange on
the hard conditions I am bound to, and but for your courtesy about
the parsonage, by abating 101. a year which others paid, and pro-
mising me a lease thereof for a like term with the Grange, I had
never been yoked to such a bargain, by which I knew nothiug
could be made, nor given you a note of hand for payment of 101. a
year assessments for the Grange, by which way I perceived you
intended to hedge in the 101. a year abated me in the parsonage ;
and then so soon as the first opportunity served, you took the par-
sonage from me, and still keep my note for the assessments for the
Grange, iatending to use it against me when time may serve.
Again, upon my first failing in payment of rent for the Grange,
your servant, Mr. Bingham, the very next day, came with a train or
foot company to the Grange, and made a re-entry, and sealed a lease
of ejectment upon the ground, to kick me out of possession by law.
How contrary your performances have been to your promises wiU be
obvious to the weakest, and are unparalleled in a nobleman, which I
wish you would consider, rather than any other should be judges of
them ; and all without any cause, except in observing your request
by payment of my rent before it was due. That, or the stoppage*
of my assessments since, according to Acts of Parliament, are all the
exceptions you can justly fix upon me. If I cannot farm anything
but be forced to pay as much or more than the profit comes to, I
shall account it as a courtesy to be delivered from it. The obtaining
of it from me by a course of law, on my failing in payment of rent,
may add some advantage to you, but is not much for your honour,
when your dealing thus with a poor gentleman shall come to be
published, if you enforce me thereto ; although I am not un-
mindful of the advice the wise man gives to inferiors, not to strive
with a mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands, nor with a rich
man, lest on the other side he weigh thee down. I acknowledge
your noble offer was far from my thoughts, and beyond my expec-
tations ; yet as you promised it, you cannot justly tax me with
presumption to crave performance, never having more need of a
courtesy than at present, for since I took that lease of you, I have
spent and lost, by lending money and suretyship upon the Grange,
above 500^.
I lately heard from my son that you appointed him to give me
notice that if I did not remove, you would sue me to outlawry upon
my bond, which but confirms the wise man in the 13th of Ecclesi-
astes, where he demonstrates at large the manner of the rich and
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mighty man's dealing with the poor. Your proceedings against me
make me more vigilant lest I be surprised by some such mercenary
fellows as you employed on the like errand formerly, but who
certainly never listed as soldiers for such base services. The day
I failed in payment of my rent, through the charges about the
Grange, I was offered 150^. for the surrender of my term therein,
so that all less offers weigh light. I might thus have preserved it
from forfeitm-e in point of law, but not being willing to part with
my interest, I chose to hazard it upon your nobleness and many
promises and expressions of friendship, although advised to the
contrary. With quotations from Socrates and other writers on the
subject of promises and their performance. Endorsed copy of your
letter to the Earl of Kingston taken by Harry. Mr. Kirby. Edm.
WorraU, brother-in-law to Nicholson of TickhiU, in Shoemaker Kow
or the Greyhound Tavern, back side of Blackfriars. [7-| pages.]
Jan. 5. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The same report to be made to Council on the petition of Jas.
Cranidge for a letter to the Governor of Virginia as ordered in the
case of Owen Lloyd.
2. The draft of the Act on the clothing business recommitted to
the Sub-committee.
4. Mr. Thurloe to speak further with Col. David Kosse on fur-
nishing masts from Scotland, and to confer with some able ship
carpenter thereon, and report on Friday. [/. 132, pp. 31, 32.]
Jan. 5, Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The petition of Benedict Moore and William Jessop referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee, to state the case and report.
4. To write the Navy Victuallers to send with speed the provi-
sions they are to furnish for the setting out the fleet.
6. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the papers from
Signor Amerigo Salvetti.
7. Mr. Love added to the Admiralty Committee.
9. The Ordnance Committee to consider the certificate of the
Ordnance officers concerning decayed powder, and make a contract
for its repairing.
10. To write to Lord Fairfax what has been informed concerning
the Isle of Man, and to desire him to take care of its safety and
good government, and of the instruction of the people.
11. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to answer the paper from
the public minister of the King of France, in pursuance of an order
of Parliament.
12. To write the Navy Committee enclosing what has been pro-
posed by Mr. Ashe for the manning of the ships in the Straits, and
to recommend the business to their especial care.
13. The petition of William Ashley, seaman, referred to the Admi-
ralty Committee.
16, 16. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the furnish-
ing of the fort newly raised upon the haven's mouth, 1^ miles
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Jan. 5.
Jan. 5.
Whitehall.
Jan. 5.
Whitehall.
Jan. 6.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
from Yarmouth, to speak with Col. GofFe, and when they take the
business up, to consider the petition of Thos. Stapelton of North
Yarmouth, for the gunner's place of that fort.
19. Order,— on the report from the Irish and Scotch Committee on
the petition of Rich. Browne of Pembroke, for discharge from his
contract to deliver 2,000 quarters of wheat at 40s., and 1,000 of
oats at 13s. 4<d., in Ireland free of hazard, except the danger of the
seas, he finding on his repair into the country to provide it, that
prices have so risen, on account of the great supplies sent to Ireland,
that it will ruin him to go through with it, though he has provided
half the proportions, — that he be not discharged from his contract,
but when he has completed the full proportions, Council will consider
an equitable way for the last moiety. [J. 68, pp. 194-198.]
Council of State to the powder makers. You have so far failed
in performing of your contract for powder that a large proportion,
which should have been delivei;ed in long since, remains in your
hands. You are without further delay to bring this in, and also
what is due upon your new contracts at the times limited. You
are not to fail at your utmost peril, the safety of the commonwealth
being much concerned therein. [/. 68, p. 201.J
10. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Admiralty
Committee signifying the want of able seamen, we desire you, to
whom the business belongs, to use your utmost endeavours to send
down to the fleet such numbers as can be procured by lawful ways,
the necessity being so great, as affairs now stand, that delay will
draw on many inconveniences. [|- page.^
11. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The officers and'
crew of the Anthony Bonadventure petition for wages and allow-
ance for losses at her taking. As they made a stout and honourable
defence, they should have their wages, those landed in England
a fortnight's pay, and those in Holland or Zealand six weeks' pay
over, and you are to issue your warrant to the Navy Treasurer
accordingly. [| page.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of William Billers, clerk of deliveries in the
Ordnance office, referred to the Ordnance Committee.
2. Col. Sidney to report to Parliament the answer now read to
the paper given to Parliament by the minister of the King of France.
3. The petition of Edward Rigby referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to hear both the petitioner and the person com-
plained of, and report.
5. To acquaint the Governors of Jersey and Guernsey with the
information given by John le Grosse, and desire them to take special
care of the safety of those places.
6. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to report to Parliament what Mr.
Corbett was to report last year, and the petition of Alexander Green,
of Manchester, on the same subject to be presented.
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Jan. 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
7. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare instructions for
Viscount Lisle, who is to be sent Ambassador to Sweden.
8. The Victuallers of the Navy and Aid. AUein to attend the
Admiralty Committee at 8 a.m. to-morrow.
11. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare a signification
to be sent to Ambassadors and foreign ministers, in pursuance of an
order of Parliament of the 5th instant, concerning the not per-
mitting the people to attend mass in their houses, and to report.
12. That Committee to prepare an answer to two letters from
Jacobus Duke of Courland, in pursuance of an order of Parliament,
and report.
13. Also an answer to the letter of the Archduke Leopold, in
pursuance of an order of Parliament of the 5th instant.
14. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Scott, to be a Com-
mittee to examine the charge against the Marshal-General, by
petition of Matthew Clyd, and report.
15. William Clyd, Scotchman, lately released from prison on bail,
to have the same continued on the former security till further
orders, notwithstanding the general order for remanding to prison
all Scotch ministers and officers. The Marshal-General and others
to take notice thereof [I. 68, pp. 202-204.]
Jan. C. 12. Council of State to the Admiralty Commissioners [at Chat-
Whitehall. ham]. We have received the accounts you sent about the graving
of ships, and find there is some doubt whether they will be des-
patched this spring tide. We have written the victuallers to,
quicken the provisions, and enclose their answer, as Aid. Allein says
you have given such orders that there is no cause for them to write
in that manner. However we have sent for them to be here to-
morrow. The Navy Commissioners give us good hopes of men.
[I page.] Enclosing,
12. I. Navy Commissioners to the Council of State. We are using
our best endeavours to obtain men for the fleet ; they come
in cheerfully and in great members, since publication
of the late encou7-agementf; to them by the Parliament ; we
hope it ivill not be long before the fleet is fully manned. —
Navy Office, January Qth, 1653. [| page.]
Jan. 6. 13. Petition of Thomas Arlcinstall, master attendant, to the Admi-
ralty Committee, for an order to the Treasurer of the Navy to pay his
sea and harbour allowance when last employed under General Blake.
Has been always paid before when sent to sea by the generals, and
has spent a large sum in travelling from ship to ship and place to place,
and hazarded his life in two engagements last summer, but now the
Treasurer says the Navy Committee have forbidden his payment.
Noted to be conferred upon with the Navy Treasurer. [1 page.]
Jan -j^. 14. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the [Navy Committee]. The Elizabeth
The Leopard, and Constant Warwick, being near Naples last week, met a Dutch
^Mou°™ ^^^P of 26 guns, the Red Gross of Home, and after a short dispute
took her. but as we have no men to man her, she is ordered to be
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sold. If those at Venice -will be prevailed on to serve, with the
merchant ships that wiU be impressed into the service in these parts,
our number may be 20. The enemies' men-of-war in this road and
adjacent are 28, besides a dozen more reported to be coming forth.
Although the present affairs in England will not admit of sending
forth the succour determined on, yet let it be considered whether six
frigates may not be sent from the west of England or elsewhere,
with 400 or 500 men to man these merchant ships, which otherwise
will not be better manned than when they had merchants' goods in
them.
The Great Duke and his court have arrived here, and I have
observed that according to England's success, such are our friends
among these foreign princes.
Longland and I have received yours and the Council of State's
letters as to bills of exchange, and will conform thereto, but Long-
land had previously drawn upon you for round sums, to pay the
merchantmen their imprest money. Let care be taken for payment
of those bills when due, as he will give a just account of their dis-
bursement. With copy of his letter of 24 December. [2^ pages.]
Jan. 6. 15. Robert Hormer and Jno. Arnold, bailiffs, to General Monk,
Great London. Upon a conference at a common council to-day, we find
that the livelihood of all the inhabitants of this town is principally
supported by the employment of vessels in fishing and other
voyages ; that they lost 200,000Z. in the late wars, to the utter im-
doing of many families ; and that poverty has^greatly increased, so
that several persons in the town have been rated at from 8s. to 10s.
a week towards the relief of the poor, besides the monthly rates,
and 7001. a year charge of maintaining our haven and piers.
The revenue of our town, chiefly consisting in duties paid by
fishing and other vessels, is greatly impaired ; so that, without
security in our employments at sea, this populous place, now in a
very sinking condition, will be inevitably ruined. Not 3 boats are
now preparing to go forth fishing, where 150 sail used to be making
ready at this season. Hoping that you and the others, lately
entrusted as Commissioners for managing naval affairs, are using
effectual endeavours for suppressing the insolent Dutch, and for
raising the nation's honour on the seas, we are humbly bold, by desire
of our aldermen and common council, to present to you the enclosed
proposals, and to beseech you, if you discern anything in them, to
communicate them to the Navy Commissioners, that, if approved,
they may be established, [l^ ^^agres.] Enclosing,
15. I. Proposals tendered to the Admiralty Committee.
That Commissioners be settled in several ports, viz.,
London, Portsmouth., Plymouth, Bristol, Great Yarmouth,
Hull, and Newcastle, consisting of merchants aivi seamen,
subordinate to the Navy Commissioners, who may have
pnivr, in case of invasion or other em urgency, to impress
and arm ships, vessels, and men, cmd such power to
extend to adjacent pjlaces,
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Jan. 6. That stores of am/mv/iiition, money, and provisions he
kept in each port, so that the State's ships having lost
their masts, sails, anchors, cables, &c., may not he forced to
come to London for supplies, but he supplied, and sent
out by those Commissioners as convoys to merchant ships,
%uhen not required for other service.
That constant intelligence he held between the Navy
Commissioners and these port Commissioners, that com-
manders may not thivart each other, nor opportunities
be lost of falling upon the etiemy, in case of their being
dispersed, or their fleet being weakly guarded ; and that
the said Cominissioners he enabled to hold intelligence
with the well affected of ours in other nations, whereby toe
may have perfect intelligence of the strength and time of
tJte going out of the enemies' fleets, and of the coming home
of their merchants' ships.
That the said Commissioners take care of the State's stores,
and see that they, and the prize goods brought into the respec-
tive ports are not embezzled; also punish officers and seamen
luho neglect their duty, and persons who harbour them,,
and do not suffer any sea/men fit for service to be out of
employment.
That the said Commissioners certify the names of such
seamen in the service as have wives and families, that
they may he relieved in their husbands' absence, and that
tlieir husbands' pay be not wholly spent, as is too frequent,
before they get to their several homes, our town being con-
strained to mccintain m^any of their families in their
absence.
As opportunities inay be lost if the generals at sea attend
remote councils, that they he invested with full power
to pursue all advantages tuhich may offer against the
enemy.
That the persons entrusted to issue out stores for the
navy he of approved integrity and experience, and not
only issue out proportionable stores, but take accounts, cer-
tified under the captain's hand, from gunners and others,
of the expense of their stores ; and that it he declared
felony to embezzle the State's stores, and that the buyers and
receivers of such goods he licbble to punishment as buying
or receiving felonn' goods.
That some pilcdn and clear laws, concise and few, he
made for regulating maritime causes, to he observed by
the respective Commissioners.
That the Cominissioners be empowered to present the
names of captaAns of ships to be employed in places
becoming void.
That ships ludcn wiJh all ma.nnrr of provisiAins con-
sld^iMi/ ailiuiil Ihc Hfiicnil t^rtis wtuni' iii rcinvlc parts,
■vo l/iat l/iey ha not ui'i'i'i^^ilulcd oih casualties to sudden
returns, whcreJnj advantages agaivd the enemy may he lost.
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That in regard of the great decay of English shipping,
no imposition he laid thereupon, so that the owners he
not discouraged from building more, as halj the shipping
from London to the north parts of England is already
lost, and a far greater loss on the fishery, and consequently
a great decay of seamen, tuho are principally bred up hy
fishing.
That the town of Yarmouth may he one port wherein
Commissioners may he seated, because : —
1. That toiun has the best roadstead in England.
2. A greaJer number of ships and vessels pass
through that road than any other in England.
3. iVo 2'^*C6 '^''^ England (London excepted) can
tnorc i<peedily provide a considerable quantity of
victuals for a fleet of ships.
4. The harbour is such that ship)s of 11 or 12 foot
water may safely come in, of which draft they have
many, and it is the safest harbou^r i/n England
when ships are in.
5. When the weather is fit, ships with provisions can
deliver the same at very small charge.
6. All ships of the northern parts of England trading
southward touch at and come to this port, for
convoy and supplies. [2| pages.'\
Jan. 7. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. The Admiralty Judges to send an account to Mr. Thurloe to-
morrow of their proceedings against the Samson, Salvador, and
George, and the whole state of that business.
3. The petition of Col. Ryley to be considered on Wednesday, and
he to be here.
4. Mr. Thurloe to draw up a paper to be offered to Council, to be
sent to foreign Ambassadors and ministers here, signifying to them
Parliament's sense about the resorting of people to their houses to
mass.
.5. Mr. Say to look over the Act in his hands, to see whether the
vote of Parliament of 5 Jan., concerning one-third of the penalty
reserved on conviction of any person resorting to mass being given
to the discoverer, is reached in the said Act ; and if not, to prepare
somewhat for that pui'pose.
6. The Admiralty Judges to certify whether the Innocentia and
Pietas, taken and brought into Plymouth, be discharged ; and if not,
what is the state of their case in the Admiralty Court.
7. Col. David Eosse to be set at liberty, on giving such EngUsh
security as Mr. Thurloe shall accept, to appear when summoned, and
not to depart without leave.
8. Thurloe to confer with fit merchants on the proposals of the
Senate of Hamburg, to prevent fraud in conveying enemy's goods
under covert of their ships, and to see what further can be done.
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Also to prepare a letter to be sent in the interim to the senate, in
answer to theirs. [/. 132, pp. 32-34.]
Jan. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Lord Sinclair and Lord Ogilvj'- suspended till
the arrival of Major-Gen. Deane from Scotland.
3. Jas. Cotterell, printer, imprisoned for printing a scandalous
pamphlet called Mercurius Britannicus, to be released, on good
security to appear at Council any time within a twelvemonth, and
to do nothing prejudicial meantime.
4. The petition of Laurence de Weymar referred to the Admiralty
Committee.
5. Mr. Thurloe and Mr. Frost to consider the ^^etition of Rowland
Faukard, messenger of Council, examine into his condition, and
report what should be done for him.
6. The Committee for Foreign Affairs — in pursuance of an order
of Parliament that Council is to hear what the Resident from the
Duke of Tuscany has to offer — to appoint a time for hearing what
he has further to offer, upon the letters lately sent to Parliament
from the Great Duke, and to report.
7. 8. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Ambassador of
Portugal at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, in the usual place, and to deliver
him the preliminary articles signed by Mr. Speaker, and Council's
answer to his last paper.
9. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider the petition of
several merchants of London, concerning the eluding of the Act for
navigation and the Act pi'ohibiting the sale of French wines, to
confer with merchants if they think fit, and propose a remedy.
10, 11. Isaac Dorislaus appointed solicitor to the Court of Ad-
miralty, with 250?. a year for himself and a clerk, and his instructions
now read approved.
12. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider what further
allowance should be made to Dr. Walker, as advocate for the com-
monwealth in the Admiralty Court ; and whether it may not be fit
to add two able civilians to assist him, for the effectual managing of
the business.
13. To write to the Governor of Portsmouth and Mr. Willoughby,
to desire that the gold lately taken by 2 private men-of-war, and
brought in thither, be so secured as to be the least charge, and
that a speedy account be returned of the manner of taking the said
ship, according to a former order of Council.
14. The Commissioners for Prize Goods to bring up the prize
silver and cochineal from Plymouth, and coin the silver in the
Tower, and to be informed that Major Desborow is ordered to
afford convoy for bringing it up.
15. To write to Major Desborow to appoint a convoy accord-
ingly.
16. Sir Jas. Harrington's report concerning the Mint to be made
this day week.
17. The appointed Commissioners to deliver to M. Bordeaux the
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Jan. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
answer of Parliament to his last paper, to receive from him what he
has to propound, and to treat with him concerning the same, and
report from time to time.
18. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider and state the
losses of English merchants through the depredations of the French.
19. The appointed Commissioners to meet the French minister at
4 p.m. to-morrow, in the usual place at Whitehall, and to deliver the
answer of Parliament to his last papers ; Fleming to give him
notice, &c.
20. To write the Eevenue Committee to give order for cutting
120 loads of billet in Windsor Forest for the use of Council, each
load to consist of 1,000. [I. 68, pp. 206-211.]
Jan. 7. 16. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The company
Whitehall, of the Garland petition for consideration of their losses, being
taken prisoners by the Dutch. As they made a. stout defence, those
landed in Holland, Zealand, or France should have 6 weeks' pay,
and those on the English coast a fortnight's pay. [| page.]
Jan. 7. 17. Capt. Hen. Hatsell to the Council of State. After Capt.
Plymouth. Martin of the Diamond sailed to the Channel on Wednesday last,
he discovered 12 sail, which he judged to be Dutch men-of-war,
standing westward, whereupon I got the Expedition ready, and
Capt. Martin will supply her with powder. The Sampson is repair-
ing, and the Gift and Duchess, French prizes, are ready; but the
commissions and warrants for the officers have not yet come, and
they also require ammunition.
There are 5 tons of cordage in store, which came from St. Malo,
and more is expected, by an Irishman having interest with the
friars there ; 200 cwt. of hemp has arrived at Dartmouth from
Brittany, which I have endeavoured to secure for the service.
[11 pages.]
Jan. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceediags.
1. To write and thank the generals of the fleet for their good
service which has been reported by the Admiralty Commissioners,
and to pray them to continue the same care, and to uphold the good
discipline in the fleet, which by their care is now practised.
2. To write to Peter Pett, noticing his especial care in the speedy
fitting out of ships from Chatham, and to thank him, the master
shipwright, and the other officers in the yard therefor.
3. The Lord General to order Col. Scroope, Governor of Bristol,
to disregard his former ordei- to disband the troops in the castle
and fort of Bristol and to disgarrison them, and not to proceed until
further directions.
4. The Hope, Adam and Eve, and two others to be employed as
victuallers to the fl(_;et ; the Navy Commissioners to furnish them
with men.
5. Council to consider the disposal of the fleet on Tuesday ; the
members to be desired to attend.
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Jan. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
6. To write the Army Committee to inform them that, on the
disbanding of several garrisons, there are guns and ammunition
which must be removed to places of security which the Lord General
will appoint, and the Committee must provide money to be im-
prested to such as he appoints, for the charges of their removal.
[/. 68, pp. 213, 214.]
Jan. 9. 18. "William Parker, Thos. Foot, Thos. Bulstrode, and Maur.
Excise Office. Thomson, Excise Commissioners, to the Committee for regulating
the Excise. In obedience to your commands for considering upon
what commodities to lay the excise intended to be taken off from
old and new draperies, we propose to do it by advancing the excise
on Saltery wares, formerly paying 6d. to 12d. in the pound value;
by laying as much upon Spanish cotton and all other wools ; by
forbidding excise once paid to be repaid upon goods exported from
Scotland or Ireland ; and lastly, by opening the trade for French
wines. We consider that the value of what the cloth has yielded
might thus be still levied with advantage, because —
1. It is reasonable that goods formerly less charged or exempted
from excise, because of the duty on old and new draperies, should
on this intended alteration be recharged. Of the first sort are
Saltery wares, a great part whereof are employed for dyeing, and of
the latter sort aU Spanish and cloth wools.
2. That Saltery wares and cotton wools may as well bear the rate
of 12c?. in the pound as aU other commodities imported do.
3. That Spanish wools formerly paying 12d. in the pound and
cloth 6d. may now better pay the same rate when the latter shall
pay nothing.
4. Because we do not apprehend that the traders in old and new
draperies complain so much of the duty, as of the manner prescribed
by ordinance of Parliament for levying it.
5. If they do, it is not fit that therefore they should be eased and
other traders burdened, since every trader may thereupon complain
and expect the same indulgence, and so a total surcease of the whole
receipts of excise would ensue.
As to goods exported having once paid excise : —
1. Scotland and Ireland being reduced to obedience, it is but
reasonable that they should be reckoned one,'and consequently no
excise once paid upon goods going thither should be paid again,
any more than if going to any other port of this nation.
2. By these means the receipts will sbe heightened, and much
fraud prevented, which is usually practised in furnishing the
northern and western parts of England with commodities free of
excise, on pretence of their being shipped off for those places.
3. It can be no detriment to the trade in such goods, on proof
made that they have once paid customs and excise here, if they be
excepted from paying any upon their landing again.
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1653. Vol. XXXn.
As to importing French wines : —
1. The opening a -way for bringing in French wines will very
much advance customs and excise, when every tun pays 81. in the
outpoits, and 9^. 10s. in the port of London.
2. The people will be served with more wholesome wines and at
a lesser price, for the prohibition does not hinder their coming in,
but gives advantage only to particular persons to enrich and serve
themselves, and to strangers to double their prices upon us.
As your Committee has ordered us to certify the commencement
and endings of the several farms of excise in England, Wales, and
Berwick, with the rent paid thereupon, and what inconveniences
may befall in taking off the excise from old and new draperies, if not
rightly timed, as also what obstructions we meet with in the man-
agement of the excise, we refer to the aimexed abstract and draft of
an Act, which wiU fully inform you.
In aU. the farms of the counties, the excise of old and new draperies
is included, and so let to Michaelmas or to the end of the farm.
If any alteration be made before .those farms expire, many cavils
will arise, for the buyers will forbear payment of the excise, and the
farmers detain their rent, and so breed endless disputes, and imrea-
sonable demands, on pretence of defalcation and non-performance
of articles. [3 pages.]
Jan. 10. CoMMiTTEK FOR Tbade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. To report to Council — on consideration of the letters from
Amerigo Salvetti, on the surprisal of the Phcsnix frigate, and the
rescuing of a prisoner out of a sentinel's hands on shore, and also
letters thereon from Longland and Gapts. Badiley and Cox, — that
Capt. Appleton should be summoned to attend Parliament or
Council, to answer complaints of his carriage in his command, that
the matter of fact may appear; and he is to come speedily over
land.
2. To write Capt. Badiley, enclosing the said letters, and directing
him to appoint a fit person to supply Appleton's place.
3. To enclose to Mr. Longland a copy of the summons of
Appleton.
i. That Parliament should write to tell the Great Duke of Tuscany
that Appleton is required to repair speedily to England, to be
examined on the complaint against him, and if it be as represented.
Parliament will be unwilling that His Highness should be prejudiced
through his civility to the English.
5. Lord Bradshaw and nine others to consider what should be
allotted to Yiscount Lisle for preparation, exportation, and daily
allowance for his embassy to Sweden, and the manner of settling
the payment ; to meet to-morrow in the inner Horse chamber, look
over the instructions Thurloe shall prepare, consider the time of his
going and thr way of his ci:)nv<_'i]ience, confer with him thereon, and
report.-
6. Sarah Jackett to attend this Committee on Friday week, or send
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some one about her petition, and her papers delivered in to Council
to be looked up.
7. The petition of Thos. CockeriLl and others referred to the
Admiralty Judges, to state the fact, and certify what should be done
for their relief on Wednesday fortnight.
10. The petition of Mr. Rigby to be considered on Friday fort-
night, he to attend, and to give notice also to the persons concerned
to attend.
11. The petition and remonstrance of several merchants con-
cerning the eluding the Act for increase of navigation, to be con-
sidered on Wednesday week ; Mr. Kilvert, or some of the merchants
subscribing the petition, to attend.
1 2. Order on Council's reference of the 7th instant, that as Admi-
ralty employment is very much increased by the war with Holland,
Dr. Walker's allowance of 1001. a year as advocate in the Admiralty
Court be made 200?. for the ensuing year. Also that for better
managing the multiplied and weighty affairs in that court. Dr. Clerk,
late one of the Admiralty Judges, be added to Dr. Walker for a
year, with the same allowance. [/. 132, pp. 35-40.]
Jan. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider and report on
the paper from the public minister of the King of France.
2. The Marshal at Chester to send a list of all prisoners in his
charge, with their quality and cause of commitment, and to keep
them secure till further notice.
3. Major Rhetorford and Lieut. Crow to be committed prisoners
to the Gatehouse, in order to be further examined ; the expense of
their bringing up to be paid out of the exigents of Council.
4. The security to be taken for David Rosse to be one English
and one Scotch man.
5. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with the Lord
General as to where the arms and ammunition from garrisons now
to be dismantled may be best placed, for the use of the common-
wealth, and to report.
6. To answer to Hugh Peters' petition, that Council will do justice
in the matter when the proofs shall be^made in the Admiralty Court,
and produced to Council, and oath taken of the facts alleged.
7. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the state of
Tenby, and to report to Council with speed what should be done for
its security.
8. The Committee appointed for reviving references to the Com-
mittee for Examinations to meet on Thursday in the inner with-
drawing-room, next to the Shields' Galleiy, and proceed therewith.
9. The same Committee added to the Committee appointed to
examine the charge on the Marshal-General, by the petition of
William Clyde, and to consider it on Thursday.
10. The Admiralty Committee to pnijmre instructions for the
generals of the fleet, and bring them to Council on Thursday; Col.
Wanton to take care thereof,
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Jan. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21. The petitions of Stephen Nicolls, seaman;
of Lieut.-Col. Dawkins ; of Daniel Sochon ; of Parny Sky ; of
Gilbert Keate, Nathan Wright, Thos. Jennings, James Mann, John
Leaman, and Rachel Hoxon, part owners of the Anthonv Bonad-
venture ; and of Simon Orton, referred to the Admiralty Committee,
to report.
12. Also Capt. Hatsell's letter from Plymouth, of the 7th inst.
[Also Vol. XXXII., No. 19.]
14. The petition of Robert Ladd referred to the Committee for
reviving former references to the Committee for Examinations.
15. That of Eliz. Farmer, widow, to Mr. Thurloe, to report what
may be done for her relief.
18. That of Christopher Nugent to Mr. Scott, to examine the
petitioner and report.
20. Major Lister to take care of John Ascham, if opportunity
occurs to procure him the registrarship for the probate of wills
in CO. Lincoln, he being recommended from Parliament to Council
for employment.
22. To acquaint the Army Committee of the contracts with
Richard Browne, of Pembroke, for 1,000- quarters of oats at 19s. a
quarter, amounting to 950?., and for 40 tons of oatmeal at Ibl. per
ton, amounting to 600Z., and to desire them to order the present
Treasurers-at-war to pay him according to contract, out of the money
assigned for the service of Ireland.
23. Also to write them to discharge out of the same fund the
money due on the contract made with John Mitchell for 3,700 lbs.
{sic) of oats at 1 9s. per quarter for what is delivered at Galway, and
16s. at Carlingford, free of all charge, the danger of the sea excepted.
[/. 68, pp. 216-220.]
Jan. 10. 20. Capt. Robt. Wyard to the Council of State. I put to sea on
The Adventure, the 4th inst. with 70 or 80 sail, bound for Harwich, Lynn, Wells,
W dlTide Yarmouth, and London ; but the wind is contrary for London ; 20
sail at Yarmouth and 13 at Lynn, laden with malt and barley, have
been waiting eight or ten weeks for a convoy northward, and dare
not stir without it. Shall I go again northward, or come to the
fleet ? Capt. Deacon left me no orders at Yarmouth ; four ships
were left behind on account of an accident. We only saw two
smaU men-of-war in our passage. [| page.]
Jan. 10. 21. Col. John Bingham, governor, to the Council ot State. By
Guernsey, this bearer Wm. Pyme, an English merchant, I received letters
from the Seneschal and Procureur Sindic of St. Malo, translations of
which I enclose, desiring free trade with England. This overture
would be very advantageous in the export and vent of drapery,
especially from the western parts, and the import of sailcloth, linen,
pitch, tar, cordage, &c. It would also greatly advantage Guernsey
and Jersey, as we have a constant supply of provisions from them.
Pyme has shown great affection to Parliament by giving constant
intelligence to me and my predecessors here of all the enemy's
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designs against this island, and of all boats with provisions for
relief of Castle Cornet, whilst it stood out against Parlianaent. He
has spent 4<0l. in reheving our seamen taken by the Dutch. There
are few English merchants there, and the distressed mariners fly to
them, so that some provision should be made, or Enghsh seamen
will be disheartened. I think it of great concern to the State that
this, and the desire of the chief magistrate of St. Malo's, be attended
to. [I page.]
Jan. 10. 22. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. On advice of the
Leghorn, late fight with Tromp by Gen. Blake, I feared the succour you
intended hither would be retarded, and therefore consulted with
Capt. Badiley as to bringing the merchant ships at Porto Longone to
Porto Ferraro, a strong town of the Great Duke's, where there are
magazines and other conveniences for landing goods ; and their goods
being discharged, to entertain the ships in the service. If the 20
sail you intended to send cannot be spared, if you send only four
good merchant ships, with 1,000 supernumeraries to man these
ships, I doubt not but they will be masters of these seas ; for there
are good ships here that only want men. We think of sending for
the State's guns at Ahcant and Carthagena, which will much
strengthen these auxiliary merchant ships.
"We will do what is possible to quell the enemy ; but as you
have made Capt. Badiley chief commander of all ships in the
Mediterranean, you must give him power answerable thereto ; viz., a
power of punishing those that deserve it, and of rewarding others ;
of removing men and placing or displacing commanders ; and all this
under your hand and seal. For as in the late fight of Capt. Badiley
with the Dutch, Capt. Eeeves in the Betty frigate got no reputation,
now he has lost the little he had ; Capt. Badiley sent the Betty and
Warwick to Naples, and on their way, they met two Flemings of 40
guns and 45 men, with whom they fought half-an-hour, but finding
the service so hot, they left them, and when they came to Naples,
reported what a fight they had made with two Dutch men-of-war,
which has made both of them ridiculous and contemptible. I
would not willingly brand any man with ignominy, but I could not
but acquaint you with this. A more absolute power in your chief
commander might prevent such misdemeanors.
I hope my bills may find compliance at home, whereby your fleet
here and in other parts of Italy may be duly served. I hear that
the six sail of Dutch which left this port five days since for Smyrna
are gone for Naples, where they have a design upon the Phoenix,
and I have despatched a post to Capt. Cox there, to be weU provided
for any such encounter, and to beware of his ' prisoners ; it would
be too great a discredit for that frigate to be lost again by the same
way she was taken. [1| pages.]
Jan. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Edward Progers, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be released on
bail, on bond for l,000i. and two securities for 5001. each, in the
usual form.
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Jan. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
2. Sir 0. Fleming to carry the letter from Parliament to the
commonwealth of Venice to their secretary now here.
3. The petition of Col. James Graham respited until Major-General
Deane comes to town.
4. The petition of WiUiam Warre and others of the company of
the Garland, now prisoners with the Dutch, referred to the generals
of the fleet, to use the best means for procuring their release.
5. The Committee of Foreign Affairs and Dr. Walker to consider
the instructions given by Council to the Admiralty Court, upon
which letters of marque and reprisal have been granted to those
of this nation who have suffered depredations from the French ; to
consider the matter in fact between England and France in relation
to their granting, and the proceedings which have been had there-
upon, and to prepare an answer to the last paper of the French
minister sent in to Council, and to report the whole matter.
6. The Scotch and Irish Committee to consider the making
provision of com at Newcastle for public use, whilst it is at a
reasonable price.
7. The Admiralty Commissioners to write to the vice-admirals
and mayors of port towns, to impress as many seamen as they find
necessary for manning the fleet now to go forth, and to give order
for sending them to the ports where they are most needed.
8. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the ships at Portsmouth
and Plymouth and the western ports to cruise up and down the
Channel, to discover the enemy. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 23.]
9. Major-General Desborow to furnish the State's ships at Ply-
mouth with as much powder as they need, and as can be spared
from the stores there.
10. Col. Scroope's regiment to remain quartered at Bristol in the
castle and fort, until further order.
11. The Lord General to order the reducing of the companies at
Portsmouth and Shrewsbury to 70 men each, that Col. Scroope's
company may remain at Bristol without further charge to the
public, till further order.
12. Thirty men to be continued in Warwick Castle till 25th
March, to guard the arms, ammunition, and ordnance ; the governor
to be continued at 5s. a day, a lieutenant at 3s., two corporals at
14c2., the gunner and two matrosses there to be part of the 30 men,
and paid as private soldiers at lOd. a day, and 12d a day to be
allowed for fire and candles for the guards.
13. The Lord General to order the reducing of Col. Jones's com-
pany to 50 men, to continue at Cardiff Castle till further order, to
guard the arms and ammunition.
14. Also to order that the arms and ammunition removed from
Gloucester, on the dismantling of that garrison, be sent to Bristol
to be seciu-ed.
15. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider of some fit
person to collect the arms and ammunition from the garrisons to be
slighted; and to give him orders concerning their disposal, and agree
with him concerning wages, and report what they resolve.
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Jan. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
16. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the best ways
and means for slighting the places and garrisons ordered to be
disgarrisoned effectually and speedily, and report.
17. That Committee to order Mr. Legge to receive by inventory
all the commonwealth's goods lately sent from Scotland, which were
sent for the use of the Commissioners of Parliament lately there, to
compare the inventory by which they were delivered with that by
which they shall be received, and to consider where the charge for
carriage and delivery may be satisfied, and rejJort.
18. Mr. Longland's letter, dated Dec. 17 and 27, referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, to consider and report on the whole
letter, especially the last clause declaring unfree ships unfree goods.
19. Mr. Thurloe to deliver attested copies of the informations
mentioned in Robert RiddJe's petition to him, so far as they concern
the petitioner. [I. 68, ^jp. 221-226.]
24. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider how the orders of
this day concerning the Marmaduke may be put into speedy and
effectual execution. With note that this business is under secrecy
for 14 days. [| page.]
Jan. 11. Council of State to Isaac Dorislaus. As it is needful for carrying
Whitehall, on affairs in the Admiralty Court that a faithful and able person be
appointed to solicit public causes, being satisfied of your fitness, we
appoint you solicitor, following the present and any future instruc-
tions. [/. 68, p. 228.]
Jan. 11. Instructions by the Council of State to Isaac Dorislaus : —
1. You are to inform yourself of aU prize ships taken by the
State's ships or others, where they are sent to, their quality and value,
how laden, to what country they belong, and what papers and
writings were found aboard them.
2. You are to keep an account of what causes of reprisals are
depending in the Admiralty Court ; how far they are proceeded in ;
who claims them ; with their quality, condition, value, country,
burden, tonnage, furniture, goods, merchandise, and ammunition.
3. You are to receive into custody all papers, letters, bills of
lading, and other writings found aboard prize ships, which the
Commissioners are to deliver to you that you may translate those
not in English, and make aU necessary use of them for the State.
4. You are to make abridgments of all those papers for the
perusal of the advocate. The papers are then to be delivered to
the Admiralty Registry, to be kept or disposed of as the Court shall
direct.
5. You are to inform the advocate what prizes come in, and what
evidence you find in the papers to show the State's title, that pro-
ceedings may be taken accordingly in the Admiralty Court.
6. You are, on direction of the advocate, to bring all causes de-
pending concerning the State to speedy judgment, and to keep all
things in such order that the advocate may be fully informed of the
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facts and evidence ; and you are authorised to employ other lawyers
on occasion.
7. You are to keep all accounts in such order that at any time
Council may be informed of the state and condition of any ship
brought in as prize, and of the proceedings thereon in the Court.
8. You are to inquire and truly inform the proctor and advocate
of all manner of breaking bulk of prizes, and disposing and sorting
of prize goods before sentence given in the Admiralty Court, and to
inform by whom this was done.
9. Also to inform them of any who, contrary to their reprisal
commissions, carried prizes to any place out of the dominions of the
commonwealth, and there disposed of them, and what the value was.
10. You are to attend the Admiralty Judges, to know what
references they have or shall have from Council concerning petitions,
that there may be due proceedings taken therein, for the ease of
Council, of the said judges, and of the petitioners. [/. Q8,pp. 229-
231.]
Jan, 11. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. A letter from the Commissioners at Leith, in answer to the
order of Parliament, and the Committee's letter concerning the estate
of the Earl of Leven produced.
2. Whitelock reports a Bill for ascertaining whose lands in Scot-
land shall be confiscated, and pardon for the rest.
3. The Committee think the main scope of the Bill should be
for pardon and oblivion, and that the lands to be confiscated
should be inserted as an exception, and Whitelock is requested to
alter it accordingly, and report on Friday.
4. The deputies called in and dismissed for the present, the Com-
mittee not being ready to communicate the BiU to them. [/. 138,
p. 46.]
Jan. 12. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The business of furnishing masts from Scotland referred to
Thurloe, to confer with fit persons, and prepare instructions for such
as shall be sent to Scotland thereon.
2. The signification of the sense of ParKament, appointed to be
drawn up by Mr. Thurloe to be sent to the public Ambassadors, &c.,
to be brought to Council to-morrow.
3. Note to look out the orders that passed for accommodating
the embassy to Holland.
4. The report from the Sub-committee on the clothing business to
be heard on Friday.
6. The petition of Col. Ryley to be then considered. [/. 132,
pp. 40, 41.]
Jan. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Gurdon, Mr. Scott, and Sir John
Bourchier to be a Committee to consider the account of Mr. Daven-
5. Q
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Jan. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
port, Marshal of Chester, of money disbursed by him for maintenance
of Scottish prisoners in his custody, and out of what treasury it may
be paid.
2. Capt. Wyard's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee, to
give directions for his future employment. [Also Vol. XXXII.,
No. 25.]
3. Mr. Scott to pay Widow Pilman the money found by her in
the street, to the value of 32s. %d., towards her expenses during her
attendance on Council.
4. Sir Hy. Mildmay to report to Parliament the draft of the answer
prepared to the last letter of the Duke of Tuscany, in pursuance of
their order.
5. The letter to Capt. Appleton now read approved, and to be
signed and sent.
6. The petition of Thos. Wells referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 26.]
7. Thab Committee to confer with the Ordnance Committee
on Mr. Longland's proposition for furnishing 10,000 barrels of gun-
powder at Leghorn.
8. Mr. Dorislaus to confer with the Admiralty Judges and Dr.
Walker concerning the examination of those captains who did not
engage in the last fight, sworn to by those who were examined
before they go to sea, and to acquaint them that Council has ordered
the generals of the fleet to allow such of them to come up to London
as witnesses as the Admiralty Court shall appoint.
9. To write the generals of the fleet to permit such persons to
repair to London as the Admiralty Judges send for, to take their
oaths upon examinations taken at the fleet against the captains who
engaged not in the late engagement.
10. Capt. Bishop to deliver to Mr. Dorislaus the extracts of intel-
ligence desired by him, to be used in the Admiralty Court when the
trial of the three plate ships comes on.
11. 12. Capts. Young and Taylor to be committed to the Fleet
for not engaging in the fight with the Dutch ofl" Dungeness, and the
examinations concerning them to be sent to Dr. Walker, who is to
prepare charges against them, and to proceed to their trial.
13. The petition of Simon de Caseres, merchant of Hamburg,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report what may best be
done for his relief.
14, 15. Also the petitions of John Prudes, late surgeon of the
Hercules, and of Beatrice Pilman, widow.
16. The Lieutenant of the Tower to see that no private vessel
comes to the Tower wharf, to the disadvantage or hindrance of any
of the State's vessels.
17. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider what salary should
be paid to the Ordnance officers and out of what treasury, and which
of the officers should be continued, and how the Ordnance Office may
be best conducted for the future, and to report. [Also Vol. XXXIL,
No. 27.]
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Jan. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
18. Order on the petition of Wm. Hull that, on his deposing
before the auditors of imprest to the truth of his account, a warrant
be brought in for its payment from the exigent moneys of Council.
19. The letters from Capt. Badiley, from the Paragon, Porto Lon-
gone, Dec. 8 and 18, and from Mr. Longland of Dec. 20, referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to consider what directions
should be given to Capt. Badiley, and report.
20. The Ordnance Committee to take account of what unservice-
able brass guns are now in the Tower, and to give order for casting
them into such ordnance as may be most useful to the fleet.
21. Also to appoint a fit person to bring the ordnance, arms, and
ammunition from the garrisons which are to be dismantled to the
Tower, for the use of the fleet.
22. To write Mr. Longland Council's opinion that, for the fur-
nishing the English shipping in the Straits with Englishmen, he
bring, from time to time as he has occasion to send to the African
coast, some of the English captives from Algiers, which may be
effected by paying the price of each man's redemption, which Council
believes is now fixed upon.
23. Mr. Lister to present to Parliament the reports ordered by
last year's Council to be made by Mr. Holland, for payment of the
wages of the Ordnance officers, and others employed in the Tower.
24. The Navy Committee to pay all bills charged upon them
from Capt. Badiley and Mr. Longland for the use of the navy.
[Also Vol. XXXII., No. 28.]
25. The Committee for reviving former references to the Com-
mittee for Examinations to consider the Acts for suppressing scan-
dalous pamphlets, and the regulations for printing, and the best way
of executing the same, and to report with speed.
26. The appointed Committee to meet the Portuguese Ambassador
to-morrow at 4 p.m., Fleming to inform and attend him there.
27. Mr. Thurloe to prepare a paper on an order of Parliament,
whereby Council may signify to the foreign Ambassadors and
ministers now here that they are not to permit any people of this
commonwealth to hear mass in their houses, it being contrary to the
laws of the nation.
28. Order, — on representation of the Victuallers that the propor-
tion of victuals ordered this year is so great that additions must be
made to the buildings used in that service, — that allowance shall be
made to the contractors, at the expiration of their contracts, for any
new buildings they have to erect on the State's ground, at London,
Portsmouth, Sandwich, or elsewhere, and that the Navy Commis-
sioners insert a clause to this effect in the present contract with the
Victuallers. {Also Vol. XXXII, No. 29.]
29. The report of the Ordnance Committee concerning the defects
in the Portsmouth garrison re-committed to them, to ascertain, by
sending down an engineer or otherwise, what should be done to
fortify that garrison as things now stand, and what the charge
will be.
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Jan. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
30. The Admiraky Committee's report on the petition of the
captain, officers, and company of the State's ship Concord referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
31. Order, — on information by M. le St. Thomas, agent for the
Count du Ounguion, that his ship the Joseph was seized by the
State's frigate Diamond, and had goods value 1091. Os. 5d. taken
out of her by the ship's company, — that the Collectors for Prize
Goods cause strict examination to be made who plundered the
Joseph, and return an account with speed. [/. 68, pjx 233-239.]
[Jan. 12.] 30. Petition of Thos. Wells to the Admiralty Committee for a
gunner's place in any frigate now void, being well experienced, and
a great sufferer. Was gunner of the Golden Katharine and served
1.5 months, lost all he had when the ship was surprised by the
French in the Straits, and was six months cruelly imprisoned by
them. With certificate in his favour by Maurice Thomson and five
others [1 page.]
[Jan. 13.] 31. [Order in the Irish and Scotch Committee] that Mr. Bond,
Scott, Love, or Purefoy is to move Council that, — as there is a quan-
tity of corn contracted for on the State's account for the forces
in Ireland, who are in great want thereof, and it is ready to be
shipped from Sandwich, London, and Harwich, in order to its falling
into the Downs for convoy ; also that 1,500 or 1,600 quarters of
wheat is shipping at Portsmouth in hope of convoy ; also that no
part of the ammunition for next summer's service in Ireland is yet
shipped from hence, waiting advice when it may be fit to load, — they
will declare their pleasure whether there shall be a present going in
hand with the lading of the said corn and ammunition, so that it
may be ready to put out to sea with the fleet, and have convoy,
[i page.]
Jan. 13. 32. Petition of Edward Earl of Worcester to the CouncU of State,
for competent maintenance for himself and family. Had he been
' taken in arms, he and his family would not have been left without
bread, but he submitted voluntarily, and has lived in imprisonment
six months on credit, which is hourly likely to fail, and his wife has
neither jointure nor maintenance. [| page.]
Jan. ? 33. Similar petition to like effect. [| page.]
Jan. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Earl of Leven to have two months' more time allowed
for getting to Seaton Delaval, the present season being unsuit-
able for so long a journey.
2. The paper sent from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
the providing of convoys for the corn to be sent to Ireland, referred
to the Admiralty Committee, to consider and give order as to the
time and place at which the convoy may be appointed. [Also Vol
XXXII., No. 34.J
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Jan. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
3,'4. That Committee to consider how much corn should be
provided at Lynn, Hull, Newcastle, and those parts, com now being
cheap ; this busiaess to be considered on Tuesday.
5. To order the sheriff of co. York, Sir Wm. Strickland, Mr. Robin-
son, and Mr. Darley to appoint an able engineer, and with him take
a view of the defects of Hull, and certify the same, with the charge
for repair.
6. [Rich.J Bradshaw's letter from Copenhagen of 25 December
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to consider how the
persons mentioned therein may best be brought off from their present
service, and report.
7. Extracts to be made of the intelligence received from the
Netherlands, and copies sent to the Admiralty Committee and the
generals of the fleet, who are to use all possible expedition to get
out the fleet.
8. The debate on the fleet to be taken up on Monday ; the members
to have notice to attend.
10. The letter from the Navy Commissioners, concerning the loss
of a hoy belonging to James Burrell, which was pressed into the
service, referred to the Commissioners for sale of Dutch Prizes, who
are to repair his loss by delivering to him some prize vessel of
equal proportion and value.
11. The petition of the Governor and Company of Levant
merchants, with the petitions, papers, and patents brought in by
them, on order of Council last year, referred to the speedy conside-
ration of the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
14. The Admiralty Judges to certify what interest Mr. Boone
has in 7,000 pieces of eight, Mexico coin, and a patack of Spanish
tobacco, detained in the Madeira Islands by the King of Portugal's
officers.
15. The petition of Captain Edward Thomson referred to the
Admiralty Committee, who are to state the fact and to export.
17, 18. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to examine the
petition of John Dickons, Job Throckmorton, John Eobinson and
Company, state the fact, and certify it, with their opinions what
should be done for the petitioners, to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, who are to consider and report.
10. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with the Commissary
of the [Artillery] train and Mr. Dobbins, concerning the removal
of arms, ammunition, &c. from garrisons to be slighted, to where
they may be of best advantage to the State. [/. 68, pp. 241-245.]
Jan. 14. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The clause of Mr. Longland's letter relating to declaring all
goods unfree taken in unfree ships to be sent to Dr. Walker, and he
to draw up an Act for declaring the same, and send the draft to
Mr. Thurloe on Monday.
2. To write Longland and Badiley that what monies they require
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to take up there for fitting forth the ships they must draw bills for
on the Navy Treasurer, which shall be accepted and answered.
3. Order on the petition of Col. Hugh Ryley for relief, — since by his
service to the State in witnessing against Lord Craven, he has dis-
abled himself from gaining a livelihood as formerly, as a soldier
in the service of foreign princes, not daring to reside now beyond
seas, — to report to Council that 100?. should be given him for his
services.
4. The draft of the Act about old and new Draperies now read
to be reported to Council, and if they approve, offered to Parlia-
ment.
7. Thurloe to speak with M. Augier about the case between this
commonwealth and France, and the grounds on which letters of
reprisal were granted ; Council's directions to the generals of the
fleet for taking French ships, and the letters and papers on which
those resolutions were taken, to be brought in on Monday. [I. 132,
pp. 42-45.]
Jan. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Richard Beare referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs.
2,3,11,14. Those of Margery Auston, widow ; of Alice Taylour on
behalf of her husband, Robert Taylour, mariner ; of divers masters
of ships bound for Dunkirk for convoy ; and of Edw. Flood, referred
to the Admiralty Committee. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 35.]
4. The business of getting money from Portugal to be considered
on Monday, when the Admiralty and Ordnance Committees report
what should be done on Mr. Longland's proposition for furnishing
gimpowder.
6. The petition of Capt. John Coppin, late commander of the
Speaker, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider what can
be done for his encouragement besides the 100?. already ordered,
and for the cure of his leg, which was shot to pieces in service.
7. The appointed Committee to examine John Davies, committed
to the Serjeant-at-arms for delivering to Lord Chief Baron Wilde
a book containing something on behalf of Charles Stuart, and to
report.
8. Mr. Say to receive from Mr. Corbett, and present to Parliament,
the report ordered by last year's Council, concerning settling a way
for the sale of Dutch prize goods.
13, 15. Sir 0. Fleming to give the letter from Parliament to the
Duke of Tuscany to Signor Amerigo Salvetti, his Ambassador, for
transmission. Also to convey to the several Ambassadors and public
ministers the letters ordered this night to be sent to them.
16. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to speak to Fleming and
others, concerning the treatment of the person sent from the Duke
of Courland in a public capacity.
17. A pass to be granted to Henry Stuart, third son of the late
King, to go with his servants and necessaries, in a vessel of Flander.«,
to any port in Flanders.
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Jan. 14. Council op State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
18. The IjOOOZ. already ordered to be 'paid to him, 500?. on his
arrival there, and 5001. three months after.
19. Mr. Thurloe to inspect the book tendered by Mr. White for
pubhcation.
20. The Irish and Scotch Committee's report concerning the coin-
ing of money in Ireland recommitted to [them, and they to confer
with the master and officers of the Mint thereon.
23. The petition of Martin Stockhow, inaster of the St. George of
Hamburg, referred to the Admiralty Court, who are to examine
Capt. Bonner, and have him show cause why he may'not be pro-
ceededjagainst in the Admiralty Court for the matter complained of.
24. The petition of Martin Stockhow, and of Eaty Boy, master
of the John the Baptist of Hamburg, to be sent to the Admiralty
Judges, who are to proceed therein according to rule. [/. 68,
pp. 249-253.]
Jan. 14. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Whitelock presents a letter from Lord Drury, one of the
deputies, with the draft of an order enclosed, according to which he
prays an order to Parliament to protect the deputies, and secure
their estates in Scotland, during their service.
2. Order that Whitelock present these papers to Parliament, with
the desires of the deputies to be secured in person and estate.
3. Order, — on the motion of the deputies for supply of sheriffs and
commissaries in Scotland who are deceased, — that Parliament be
moved to give power to such as they think fit to remove those found
unworthy, and to supply the places that are and shall be void.
4. Order — on consideration of the petition of the Earl of Leven
to Parliament, the order of Parliament referring it to this Committee,
and the certificate of the Leith Commissioners concerning the Earl's
estate, — that the case be deferred till the Bill ascertaining whose
estates shall be confiscated and whose pardoned come on.
5. The draft of a Bill of Oblivion brought in by Whitelock
approved, and he requested to report it to Parliament.
6. Order — the deputies having presented the condition of their
countrymen, prisoners in England, complaining of their necessities,
and praying this Committee to be a means for their enlarge-
ment,— that the members of the Committee who are members of
the Council of State acquaint Council therewith. [/. 138, ^p. 47,
48.]
Jan. 14. Oedees in the Admiealty Committee.
36. The annexed list to be referred to the Navy Commissioners
to inquire of the character and abilities of those named therein, and
certify ; also to present others qualified to serve ; also to use all
possible expedition in presenting clerks of the check and pursers.
a page.]
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Jan. 14. Orders in the Admiralty Committee (cont.)
37. The Navy Commissioners to consider the paper annexed,
and prepare and present with all speed instructions for stewards
and clerks of the check. [| page,] Annexing,
37. I. Proposal by John Mild/may and two others : —
1. That the clerk of the check he an able accountant,
inspect all receipts and deliveries, and present his accounts
thereof weekly to the captain.
2. That the stewards give the clerk daily account of the
victuals expended, and that they provide necessaries as the
pursers did, and be allowed therefor Is. 2d. per onan per
month, keeping what remains of the necessaries at the end
of the voyage.
3. jThat four months' provision be appointed to each
ship, and three and a half months' to each frigate, to be
renewed as the captain advises, always having six weeks'
or two months' provision on the ship, and the ground tier
beer to be in iron-bound cask.
4. The captain to enter the ship as soon as it can take
in victuals, see to their stowage, and inspect their quality
and [quantity, receiving accounts from, the clerk of the
check, [j page.]
38. The Navy Commissioners to consider the enclosed proposals,
[i P^9^-] Enclosing,
38. I. Proposals concerning the flag officers to be employed in
this year's service.
The three generals appointed by Parliament to have 31.
a day each.
A vice-admiral of the whole fleet 21.
A rear-admiral of the whole fleet 11.
Two occasional vice-admircds to have 30s. a day, tuhilst
actually wearing the flag.
Three occasional rear-admirals 15 s.
The three generals to have each a standard, and one a
pendant and ensign red, another blue, and the other
ivhite.
The vice-admiral to %vear the usual flag in his foretop,
with pendant and ensign red.
The other vice-ad/mirals to have blue and white flags.
The rear-admirals respectively red, blue, and white in
their mizen tops.
The fleet to be divided into nine parts, and wear the
colours of the flag they are put under.
All the ships to wear jacks as formerly.
If any general goes out of his ship, the standard to be
taken down, and a flag of the ship's colour put up.
[1 page.]
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Jan. 14. 39. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. Our
Navy Office, opinions on yours of the 1 4th are : —
_ That the pay of 3Z. a day to the general or admiral, 21. to the
vice-admiral, and 11. to the rear-admiraFshould remain as established,
and that 11. will suffice for occasional vice-admirals, and 15s. for
rear-admirals.
On the distinguishment of flags, pendants, and ensigns, we cannot
advise, but must leave it to commanders at sea, who best know the
cause of such distinctions. [| 'page^
Jan. iA. 40. Capt. Kich. Badiley to the Admiralty Committee. Loncr-
The Leopard, land being 7,000 dollars out of pocket in disbursements for ships at
Leghorn ou d. Pqj.|;q Longone, I could do no less than confirm his bills of exchange.
You ordered those concerning Capt. Appleton and his ships to be
drawn on the Customs' Commissioners, and those relating to myself
either on you or the Navy Treasurer. I have drawn bills of 700 and
1,800 dollars on the treasurer for victuals, &c. for 400 men on the
Paragon and Elizabeth. I will husband the money and keep clear
accounts, but those belonging to several ships, being undigested
from the beginning of their voyage, cannot be cleared till they come
home.
I am returning to Porto Longone, where three of the ships con-
voyed will land their goods, custom free as the commander there
promises, and then be imprested into the service, that our strength
may be proportioned to the enemy before we engage again ; but our
want will be men. I hope Capt. Cox will bring the three frigates
from Naples in four days, and then with those eight good ships, I
would make for this road, though 18 or 20 Dutch men-of-war rode
here. But if the wind were too northerly, we could expect no help
from our six gallant ships in this Mould, because it takes 24 hours
in fair weather to ballast them before they can sail. So I suppose
we shall go to meet the Venice ships, which delay, and propound no
easier terms to serve their country than six months' pay beforehand,
for six months' service. With copy of his letter of 6 Jan. [3 pages.']
Jan. ^A. 41. Capt. Rich. Badiley to Robt. Blackborne. I am glad to hear
Leghorn, a fleet is coming forth at last. Although my wife, by her impor-
tunity, showed her affection, I wish she had left that to under-
standing gentlemen, as the honour of the nation was more concerned
in despatching the fleet hither than a thousand particular concern-
ments. The regaining of the Phoenix has put a new face upon
business with us here. Van Galen, the Dutch admiral, has been to
sea with another ship seven or eight weeks, but has not met with
anything but a good appetite, his men being like to starve at sea,
having been beaten back many times by contrary winds. When he
came in, he stormed like a madman to hear the frigate was lost, and
when he went to the Great Duke at court, he told him he knows
young Tromp will lose his head for his neglect when he comes home,
except his father does some notable exploit.
It is worth noting that on Andrew's day the Dutch used to make
a feast in Leghorn, but to ingratiate themsehes with the Italians,
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they would show their friendship to the religion of this country, and
therefore now a friar must preach to all their captains and merchants
before dinner; his text was "Follow me, and I wiU make you
fishers of men." As a just judgment, near 100 of their men were
fished from them that night in the Phoenix, and their commander-
in-chief, who through his drunkenness would remain with his
Queen that night, was hurried to his long home in three days
after.
Put my wife's letter in your pocket, and when you go to the
water side, send it by your waterman. [1 J pages-l
Jan. 17. 42. Order in the Admiralty Committee — on report of Commissioner
Fras. Willoughby, that the George Bonadventure, which was with
Sir Geo. Ayscue in the west, came to Portsmouth and lay there idle
a month, the captain being come to London for money ; that then
the men, receiving five instead of nine months' money, mutinied and
ran away, — to report to Council that the ship should be discharged.
Also to report letters from Mr. Willoughby and Capt. Kendal,
informing of ships going from Plymouth, Dartmouth, and Barnstaple,
to the Isle of May and Newfoundland, which will carry 2,000 able
seamen. [^ pcige-]
Jan. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1, 3, 4. The petitions of Susanna Bucke and Christian Smith ; of
Anne Bowers, widow ; and of Susanna Purvis, widow, referred to the
Admiralty Committee.
2. That of divers merchants trading in the Levant seas, to the
Committee of Foreign Afiairs.
5. That of John Preston and Daniel Hutchinson, aldermen of
Dublin, to the Committee for Irish and Scotch Affairs.
6. Capt. Badiley's letters referred to the said Committee, who are
to confer with the owners of merchant ships now in the Straits, con-
cerning the employing them as men-of-war, and thereupon to write
to Capt. Badiley and report.
7. The Navy Victuallers to hasten down to the fleet beer in iron-
bound casks, and to send one of their number to see to the disposi-
tion of the victuals which shall be sent down.
8. To write to the generals of the fleet to approve the stay they
have made of the fishing boats from Ostend, and to leave it to them
whether to keep or release them ; and to do the like in future
on like occasions.
9. The Governor of Dover Castle to examine William Welsh,
master of a small dogger brought in by a private man-of-war, and
also Mr. Warrener of Greenwich, its owner, concerning its late
voyage ; Council being informed that it has been at Zuyrick [Zuy-
der ?] seas in Zealand. An extract of the intelligence to be sent
him, and he is to give an account concerning it.
10. The business of Scotland to be considered to-morrow ; Major-
Gen. Deane to attend, and acquaint Council with the state of aflairs
there, and to receive his commission as one of the generals of the
fleet.
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1653. Vol. XXXII.
Jan. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
11. The letter and list for the Army Committee now read
approved, and to be sent.
12. The Scotch and Irish Committee to consider the manner of
slighting the works at Gloucester with speed, and how it may be in
safety meanwhile, and to report to-morrow.
13. The debate concerning the fleet to be resumed to-morrow,
after the business of Scotland.
14. The certificate from the Trinity House Commissioners
referred to the Scotch and Irish Committee, to order payment of the
money due.
15. That Committee to consider and report how the common
soldiers in Scotland, now to be disbanded, who have no arrears of
wages due to them, may be enabled to repair to their habitations,
and to report.
16. The letter from the Governor of Hurst Castle, of December
29th, referred to the Ordnance Committee.
17. Major Lister to present to Parliament Col. Sydenham's letter
of the 1 3th, concerning the present state of the Isle of Wight, that
they may consider and give order thereon.
18. The Navy Commissioners to see that the George Bonad ven-
ture be dismissed from the service, it having lain idle at Portsmouth
ever since the fight Sir George Ayscue had with the Dutch fleet
in the west, and to take care that on account with her owners,
the State be righted for the neglect of time. [Also Vol. XXXII.,
No. 43.]
19. To write to Col. Stapley to hand over to Mr. Willoughby,
Navy Commissioner, any provisions of use for shipping preserved on
board the Dutch ship lately wrecked on the coast of Sussex, and if
any persons claim them, consideration is to be taken thereof, and
satisfaction given.
20. To inform Mr. Willoughby of the above, and that there being
some good masts at Jersey, he is to send the Orange Tree, now
at Cowes, or some other fit ship, to fetch them, and to appoint a
convoy for them.
21. The letter to the Army Committee to be signed and sent.
[/. 68, pp. 237-261.]
Jan. 17 ? 44. Petition of Geo. Kymmicott, mayor, and 25 inhabitants of
Dartmouth, to the Admiralty Committee for a convoy for 34 ships,
which they have set out to Newfoundland, and which will else run
great hazard of being taken by the enemy's ships of war. [1 sheet,
26 signatures.]
Jan. 17. 45. Charles Longland to Robt. Blackborne. Although the relation
Leghorn, of the fight with the Dutch fleet, in yours of December 6th, proves a
great loss to the State, yet 'tis not the length of what our enemies
reported to the Great Duke, whose court is now here, but he has
since been better informed. As this action is a disturbance to the
intended convoy's departure, I have freighted the ships in Porto
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Longone for the service, 17 merchant ships, besides the six belonging
to the State, but they cannot do the work without men. I have
written Council to send out 1,000 or at least 500 men, who may be
brought by two merchant ships to Italy, and then these ships
would make their way home.
The frigates off Naples have taken a Dutch ship of 26 guns, which
with 100 men would make a good ship of war. I am sending the
Florence wine to Marseilles, to be laden on an English ship
there, because if it is not home before May, it will be spoiled.
[1 page.]
Jan. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Irish and Scottish Committee to consider the petition of
Sir Jas. Bannatyne, to levy a regiment of Scottish and Irish foot to
transport iato foreign parts, to confer with him as to their numbers
and destination, and report.
2. The Navy Commissioners to pay to John Rogers, Mayor of
Hull, 151. Is. 2d., the sum disbursed by him for keeping out a small
vessel by order of Council, for giving and gaining intelhgence at
sea. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 46.]
3. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with Maj.-Gen.
Deane concerning settling places of strength and all other things in
Scotland, relating to its settlement in peace and safety.
4. The petition of Lieut.-Coi. Joyce referred to the said Committee,
to confer with the Lord General, and report.
5. To answer the petition of Susaima Cowling, that the matter is
not within the cognizance of Council.
6. The petition of Jane, widow of Henry Parker, late secretary of
the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland, with a letter from the
said Commissioners to Council, referred to the Committee of Parlia-
ment for the Army, to pay her the arrears due to her late husband
for service in Ireland.
7. The petition of Rich. Denmead and Edw. Stafy referred to the
Irish and Scotch Aifairs' Committee. [/. 68, pp. 263, 264.]
10. Order — on information from the Ambassador of Portugal that
goods belonging to that king and his subjects have been taken in
Dutch bottoms, and brought into the State's harbours, — that on proof
that the goods belong bond fide to the said king and his subjects,
the Admiralty Committee order restitution. [/. 68, ppi. 263-265.]
47, 48. The Admiralty Committee to consider and present to
Council what part of the fleet may be forthwith ready and sent to
sea, without prejudice to the main body or its fitting and hastening
out, and by whom and in what manner such part may be com-
manded. [2 copies^
Jan. 18. 49. Order in the Irish and Scotch Committee that the annexed
paper of facts touching proceedings in the business of the posts
he reported to Council, and their directions desired thereon.
[1 page.}
STATE PAPEES. 109
1653. Vo^- ^XII.
Jan. 18. 50. Report of the Irish and Scotch Committee to the Council of
State, in the business of the posts.
On 21 March 1650, Parliament referred it to the Council of State
to consider the state of the offices of postmaster, and the interests
and claims therein, and how they could be best settled for the
advantage of the commonwealth, and to take order for the present
management thereof in the meantime.
On 21 March 1650, the Council of State ordered Attorney-General
Prideaux to take care of the business of the inland post, and be
accountable for the profits quarterly, and appointed a Committee to
confer with him how the posts might be best managed.
On 30 Sept. 1651, Parliament revived their former order, and
requested a report forthwith ; and on the same day, the Council of
State named a new Committee, to consider that and former orders.
On 3 October 1651, the Council of State added Sir Hen. Vane,
Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, and Col. Fielder to that Committee, who met
the next day, and resolved upon their days of sitting in the inner
Horse chamber, to hear the claims of persons pretending any interest
to the foreign and inland letter offices, or any propositions for im-
proving and managing thereof; and directed notice to be given to
ilr. Attorney, Sir David Watkins, Mr. Robinson, of the Excise
Office, and Mr. Ward, and ordered a warrant to be sent to the warden
of the fleet to permit Ward to attend.
On 7 Nov. 1651 the said Committee resolved that the said offices
should be let to farm, and that the propositions of Col. Owen Rowe
and Major Wm. Robinson, offering 10,000^. a year for the same,
should be presented to the Council of State.
On 10 Nov. 1651 the Committee received the claim of Henry
Robinson to both the offices ; of Thos. Billingsley to the foreign ;
and of Walter Ward to both, and ordered Sir David Watkins to
bring in his.
On 12 Nov. they received his claim on behalf of the infant son
and heir of Mr. Witherings, and another on behalf of the creditors
and children of Lord Rich, in relation to the foreign office, and
reportred the same to the Council of State.
On 21 March 1652, Parliament resolved that the offices of post-
master were and ought to be in the sole disposal of the House, and
again referred it to the Council of State to consider the state of
those offices, and the interests of the claimants ; and the business
coming to no issue, Mr. Robinson petitioned Council for the return
of his claim, and Council ordered Mr. Lock, their clerk, to deliver
back all the papers belonging to the several persons.
On 19 Oct., Mr. Challoner reported from the Council of State
to the House the several claims and propositions, whereupon the
House referred it back to the Council of State to consider and
report how the same might be best managed for the service of the
State and ease of the people, by contract or otherwise.
On 24 Nov., four days before the dissolution of the Council of State,
they ordered that the carrying on of the inland and foreign posts
should be managed by only such as the House authorised, and
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Jan. 18. referred it to the Irish and Scotch Committee to consider how those
oifices might be managed ; which Committee met on the 25th, and
agreed to the lessening of the rates for inland letters, what should be
carried free, and what respect should be had to the postmasters then
employed ; and that they should have the refusal of the employment ;
and that those terms should be proposed to those treated with
concerniug the inland posts, and that the Committee would sit the
three following mornings on that business.
Next morning, 26 Nov., they resolved what letters should be sent
free by the foreign posts, and that the persons giving in propositions
for the inland and foreign letters should present their propositions
apart, one for the inland, another for the foreign, and a third for both
jointly ; and that they would receive them on the then next Monday.
Several were brought in, two for farming both and one for farming
the foreign only, which the Committee agi'eed to consider the next
morning.
On 30 Nov., the said Committee reported to the Council of State
that both should be managed by way of contract, and that all their
proceedings and the several propositions should also be reported to
the Council of State, but no determination was made.
On 6 Dec. the House ordered the former references of this
business to the late Council of State to be made to the present
Council, who were also to consider the overture touching an advance
of a sum of money upon the same.
On 8 Dec, the Council of State referred the whole business back
to the said Committee.
On 21 Dec, the Committee resolved that the several proposers
should give in their propositions as to what yearly rent they would
pay, or what any of them would advance for the same.
On 23 Dec, the proposers gave in new papers, which were sealed
up with the Lord General's seal, and ^^ordered to be considered the
following Tuesday, when Mr. Attorney was to attend.
On 30 Dec, the Committee considered these and other papers
given in by Mr. Attorney and Mr. Scott, but not coming to any
resolution, they were sealed up again, and the debate adjourned.
On 4 Jan. 1653, the Committee resumed the debate, and a paper
was presented by Sir David Watkins, entitled " the State of the
Foreign Letter Office," claiming a right to the same during the
life of Wm. FrizeU, who had assigned the same to his joint patentee,
Mr. Witherings, and this was ordered to be considered at the
next sitting.
On 6 Jan., Sir David Watkins brought a copy of the patent
which grants the foreign letter office to Witherings and FrizeU,
during their lives, or the longer liver of them, and Frizell's original
release to Witherings, with the witnesses thereto, vivd voce ; and on
13 Jan. offered two letters from Antwerp to Mr. Bostock, servant in
the foreign letter office, expressing that FrizeU was alive and in
health, and proposed to produce a certificate, under the town seal of
Antwerp, that FrizeU was there aUve.
Several debatfes and considerations have been had by the Com-
mittee since, but until a determination touching the patent and claim
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thereupon, and a resolution of the question which Mr. Attorney
alleges, — that the oflB.ce of postmaster and carrying of letters are two
distinct things, and that Parliament's resolves are not concerning
the carrying of letters bist the office of postmaster only, — the Com-
mittee cannot proceed upon the overtures and papers, which remain
sealed up until further directions from the Council of State.
[3 pages.]
[Jan. 19.] '51. Petition to the Council of State of Wm. Starke and two
other shipmasters of Yarmouth, who came laden with coals for
London, for leave to return home 6 Jan. 1653. [1 page.]
[Jan. 19.] 52. Like petition of Jos. Ames, come from Barbadoes laden with
sugar, and of Joseph and Wm. Waters, who came laden with fish,
butter, and cheese, for leave to return to Yarmouth, 10 Jan.
[f page-]
[Jan. 19.] 53. Like petition of Koger Dugeon and 12 others, who came laden
with coals, and desire to return to Newcastle for more, 18 Jan.
[1 page.]
Jan. 19. 54. Keference of aU the above petitions to the Admiralty Com-
mittee, to consider what should be done at this time, and to report.
[Also I. 68, p. 270.]
Jan. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order, for better despatch of the business of the Admiralty
Committee, that its sittings be in the mornings.
2. The retmn of the condition of the fortifications of Hull, made
last year, to be looked up and brought in to Council to-morrow,
that the whole business may be considered ; Lt.-Col. Salmon to attend.
3. A warrant to be sent to Mr. Baker, to require Mr. Willingham's
executors to deliver him the public papers in their custody that
were ia custody of the deceased ; and he is to bring them to Mr.
Thurloe, to be kept with the papers of Council.
4. The Committee of Parliament for the preservation of timber
to consider the examinations taken concerning the spoils of wood in
Windsor Forest.
•5. The petition of Anne, widow of Lieut.-Col. Fairfax, referred to
the Committee for reviewing the references to the late Committee
for Examinations.
6. The petitions of the shipmasters of Sunderland, Whitby, Scar-
borough, and other northern ports, referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee, to consider what should be done on their desires, and report.
7. To answer to the petition of Brian Harrison and other
owners and freighters of the Unicorn, that when they have proved
their case in the Admiralty Court, and bring it so proved to Council,
it will be considered.
9, 10, 12, 13, 15, The petition of divers of the companies lately
belonging to the Hart frigate ; of Jane, wife of Edw. Battell,
late quartermaster of the Garland ; of Eliz. Dankin and Priscilla
112 DOMESTIC
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Jan. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Roberts ; of Wm. Greene, surgeon, for allowance for his services ;
and of James Lordell and Humphrey Aldington, merchants, referred
to the Admiralty Committee.
11. The petition of Rich. Salter referred to the Committee for
reviving references to the late Committee for Examinations, to report.
17. Also the petition of Robert Inglish, mercer of London, to con-
sider whether the Act of Parhament mentioned therein restricts him
from trade as alleged, and to report the state of the whole business.
19. The Navy Commissioners to direct their press-masters not to
press out of vessels trading for coal to Newcastle any man over 45,
or boy under 16, that trade may be continued, and the ships of the
commonwealth be efficiently manned. \_Also Vol. XXXII., No. 55.]
20. Order revoked for the Stockholm, taken at sea by a privateer,
as belonging to the Dutch, and carried to Meadhole, out of command
of the castles and forts, to be brought to Portsmouth and secured,
with the goods, there being some gold, from embezzlement, and
order passed that the Admiralty Judges proceed in that Court upon
the ship and lading.
21. Col. Sidney to report to Parliament the answer to the
Ambassadors from Spain and [Arch]duke Leopold. [/. 68, pp. 267-
271.]
[Jan. 20.] 56. Petition of Thos. Yoake and Hezekiah Trotter, of Yarmouth,
employed to London with coals and fish, to the Council of State,
for warrants to return. [1 page?^
[Jan. 20.] 57. Petition of Walter Elford and John Hill, merchants, for
leave for their vessel the Stambolyne, laden with red herrings,
ginger, lead, and cloth goods, freighted for Messina, to proceed,
having 20 men and boys, [f page?^
Jan. 20. 58. Reference of both petitions to the Admiralty Committee, the
former with proviso of observance of the late orders about the ages
of men not to be impressed from collier ships. [| pages. Also
I. 68, p. 273.]
Jan. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to Col. Bingham that Council have been informed of
his indisposition, and of his desire to return to England for recovery
of health, and permit it, he leaving the government of the island
to some trusty person.
3. To wi-ite to [Rich.] Bradshaw to signify to Mi-. Robins and his
son, ships' carpenters in the service of Denmark, to return to
England with all speed, and on their arrival. Council will have a
fitting care of them.
6, 7. The petitions of Will. Jenkins, master carpenter of the
Gilly Flower ; and of John Young, master of the Exchange of
London, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
10. Order on the petition of Mary, wife of Sir John Wintour, on
behalf of her husband, now in the Tower, that all former orders
concerning him bo looked up and brought before Council.
STATE PAPERS. 113
1653. Vol. XXXII.
Jan. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
11. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the English
seamen at Morlaix and other parts of France and Flanders may be
brought to England, and to undertake for the payment of sums
necessary for bringing them home, and give what further directions
they think fit. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 59.]
12. The letters from the resident with the King of Denmark to
be read to-morrow.
13. The petition of Richard Afflet referred to the Committee
appointed to consider former references to the Committee for Exami-
nation. [7.68,^^.272-274.]
Jan. 20. Instructions by the Council of State for Thos. Fowler, Commissary
Whitehall, of the Train of ArtUlery :—
1st. You are, with the wagons of the train, to repair to the garri-
sons of Stafford, Ludlow, Denbigh, Carnarvon, and Conway, and to
remove all arms and ammunition of any kind, pioneers' tools, and
other provisions of war, which the officers are required to deliver to
you, leaving only enough ammunition for the present use of the
guards, where any remain. The arms from Stafford are to be
carried to Chester ; those from Denbigh to, Chester or Beaumaris,
as is most convenient ; those from Carnarvon and Conway to Beau-
maris, and those from Ludlow to Hereford.
2nd. You are to cause an exact list to be made of all the parti-
culars, for kind, quality, and quantity of what you take away, give
one to the officer who delivers you the arms, and take one attested
by him for what you receive, and you are to deliver them over by
indenture, defraying the expense of carriage, and of placing them
in the stores, and the storekeepers are to give you receipts therefor.
3rd. In case you find any stores of victuals remaining in any
magazine on the public account, at any of these garrisons, you are
to give us speedy notice, that order may be given concerning them.
4th. If you hear of any guns or other arms at any other places
where garrisons have been, that have been left in time of war, and
are not private property, you are to have them drawn to some of
the said places, and delivered to you ; and all officers are required
to assist you in hiring or (if needful) impressing carriages or boats,
and in what else is necessary. You are to report your proceeding
from time to time to Council or the Committee for Irish and Scotch
Affairs, and follow their orders. [J. 68, jjp. 275, 276.]
Jan. 21. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The reference of the papers and proposals concerning settling a
course of justice in Jersey, formerly made to the counsel-at-law of
this Committee, revived ; Mr. Bond added thereto, and they to
report with speed.
2. The petition and case of Capt. William Jackett referred to the
Admiralty Judges, to examine proofs of its truth, state it, and report
with speed.
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1653. ^o^- XXXII.
4. To acquaint Council, on their reference of the petition and
remonstrance of several Spanish merchants, complaining of the
eluding of the Act of Navigation, that this Committee having spoken
with some of them, find that their complaint is merely against the
Navy Committee, and therefore this Committee has not taken it
into consideration. [J. 132, pp. 48, 49.]
Jan. 21. 60. Petition of Jeffery Dare, mariner, to the Council of State, for
relief Coming from Barbadoes, was surprised by the Dutch near
Dover Koad, and carried to Newhaven, whereby he lost aU he pos-
sessed, value 400?., and has nothing left to support himself and a
wife and four children. With reference to the Admiralty Committee,
to consider of some fit employment for him. [| page.] Annexing,
60. I. Remonstrance of Jeffery Bare of Bedrif [Redruth, co.
Cornwall]. Coming from Barbadoes in the Susan, I vjas
surprised by the Dutch on 15 Bee. 1652, cmd carried to
Newhaven, France, where I was kept a prisoner on board,
and uncivilly used, and all my men turned on shore at
Newhaven without any allowance of clothes ; although I
desired the Butch general' to give one our boat to put us on
shore atBover, he absolutely refused. Whilelwas a prisoner
at Newhaven, news came to the captain to repair to his
general at Rochelle, and leave his prize there, whereupon
I requested the captain to be set at liberty, which he re-
fused, and said I should go with hirni cond if he met with
any opposition he would make me fight; to which]! replied,
I would leather be hanged, than fight against my country.
Considering their cruel dealings were endangering my
life, I one morning got on shore at Newhaven, and thus
became free of the captain, being under the protection of
the French, and had relief from the Frotestant Church.
[I sheet.]
Jan. 21. 61. Reference of the above petition to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners. [^ page. Also I. 68, p. 277.]
Jan. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Joshua Fowler referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to report on Wednesday.
2. That of John Dodd refen-ed to the Committee for Foreign Afiairs-
4. On information that the soldiers disbanded in Scotland have
not money to bring them to England,, the Lord General is desired to
order a fitting sum to be paid them for that purpose, which shall be
repaid, on signification of the sum paid, to such person as his Lord-
ship shall appoint.
5. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the soldiers dis-
banded in Scotland when they come to England, be disposed to the
service of the fleet. [Also Vol. XXXIL, No. 62.]
6. Col. Wauton to move Parliament for a license to export a bag
or two of English wool to Leghorn, on a letter from Chas. Longland.
STATE PAPERS. 115
1653. Vol. XXXII.
Jan. 21. Council op State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
8. The Ordnance Committee to consider by whose care the repa-
rations of the town of Hull shall be carried on, and to whom the
600J. allowed by Council therefor shall be paid, and to report.
9. To order Lt.-Col. Kelsey to take bail of his prisoner, Rich.
Warner, when he has examined him.
10. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider further their
report of the 13th inst. concerning the appointing of * * * in the
hands of Mr. Jackson for the emergencies of Scotland. Also to con-
sider how a constant supply of exigent money for Council may in
future be made, and to report.
11. Order, on finding great want of men for manning the ships,
that the Admiralty Committee consider how a fitting proportion of
soldiers may be used for the fleet, and that they communicate with
the generals of the fleet concerning the apportioning of the numbers
of men judged necessary for that service. [Also Vol. XXXII.,
No. 63.]
12. That Committee to consider the paper given in by Mr. Rowe,
desiring order for convoy for provision and corn ships bound for
Ireland, and to give order therein. [Also Vol. XXXII. , No. 64.]
13. Col. Wauton to present and recommend to the Committee of
Parliament appointed to consider such cases, the petition of Robert
Raby and John Whitworth, ensigns in the late garrison of Lynn.
[/. 68, pp. 277-279.]
Jan. 22. Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
65. The Navy Commissioners to prepare and return a draft of
instructions for boatswains, gunners, and carpenters on the State's
ships, [f page.\
66. Also to enter clerks of the check and stewards recommended
by Peter Pett and Nich. Bourne, Navy Commissioners now at
Chatham, for the ships designed, with the allowances and instruc-
tions ordered in Parliament 22 Dec. last, [f page.'] Annexing,
66. I. List of 27 clerks of the check and 14 stetuards for ships
named. With note of tvarrant to Capt. Pett for their
entry, 24 Jan. 1653. [1 sheet.]
67. Also on a reference from Council of 20 Jan., about bringing
home English seamen from Morlaix or other ports of France and
Flanders, to contract with Nath. Manton to convey them to Ports-
mouth or the fleet, at 20s. a head, [f page.]
68. Also on a letter from Gen. Blake, to take care that a com-
petent number of able seamen be forthwith impressed and sent down
to the fleet ; and that the victuallers send a complete supply of iron-
bound cask, [f page.] Enclosing,
68. I. 6en. Rob. Blake to the Admiralty Committee. In spite of
all that has been said, iron-bound cask comes slowly, and
none of the victimllers appear, as promised. Although some
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frigates have lain eight days at Gravesend to receive mari-
ners sent down, not one has come to tts or to Gravesend.
The want of men and victuals is the great obstruction.
Pray be earnest in hastening doiun the rest of the^ ships.
Cummissioner Pett vAll lose no time. — Tlie Triumph,
Queenborow Road, 20 Jan. 1653. [i page, extract.l
Jan. 24. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Mr. Thurloe to look over the petition of John Dickons and
company, and the report of the Admiralty Judges on their case, and
report on Wednesday.
2. Order on the petition of several Levant merchants, for liberty
to bring some goods from Leghorn overland, that Thurloe look over
the Navigation Act, and the powers given to Council to dispense
with it, and if he finds Council not authorised to give relief in
the thing desired, draw up a report of their case, and offer it to
Council, to be presented to Parhament if they think fit.
3. Lord Bradshaw to make the report to Council on the old and
new Draperies this afternoon.
6. The petition of the Guinea Company, and of Capt. Jas. Gobart,
for a license for a French vessel to sail to the coast of Guinea, to be
considered on Wednesday, and both parties to have notice to attend.
7. The Sub-committee for settling a course of justice in Jersey to
meet on Saturday, in the inner horse chamber, and Commissioner
Lisle to have special notice to attend.
8. The petition of Rich. Beare to be considered on Wednesday
week, and some of the Portugal merchants to attend.
9. A report to be drawn up and presented to Council of the
resolves of this Committee on the petition of the Levant merchants.
[I. 132, pp. 50-52.]
[Jan. 24.] 69. Petition of Eob. Rich, merchant, to the Council of State, for
permission to send the Fortune and Union, 26 men each, for supply
of his plantations in Barbadoes and New England. Had sent several
ships out on commissions granted from the Admiralty Court, but
they were stopped, and the seamen employed in this late and happy
service, to his great charge and damage. [1 pac/e.]
Jan. 24. 70. Reference thereon to- the Admiralty Committee, to report,
[i page. Also I. 68, j). 284.]
Jan. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The order of Parliament of 20 June 1649, for demolishing
Tattershall Castle, the dwelling of the Earl of Lincoln, referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider if any allowance should
be made the Earl therefor; also to find out what damage he has
sustained thereby, and to report.
2. The orders made by the late CouncU for moving Parliament
for the maintenance of prisoners committed by Council or Parlia-
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Jan. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
ment to be brought in on Thursday, when that business will be
considered.
3. Sir Henry MUdmay, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Scott, appointed a
Committee to meet the secretary from the Senate of Venice, peruse
his powers, and receive what he has to propose for the advantage of
this commonwealth, and report.
4, 5. The letter received this day from the Portugal Ambassador
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to confer with the
Admiralty Judges concerning the demands before them for Portugal
goods taken in Dutch bottoms, and to report ; the judges and Dr.
Walker to attend them at 8 a.m. on Monday.
6. To answer to the petition of Henry White, merchant, that when
he has proved his losses suffered from the French in the Admiralty
Court, Council will consider the matter further.
7. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider what vessels are fit
to be employed as victuallers to the fleet, and to give such orders as
they think fit.
8. To acknowledge to the Parliament Commissioners in Ireland
their letter, and the proclamation enclosed against priests and
Jesuits; also to thank them for their care for the suppression of
Popery, and for the settling of that nation, and desire them to con-
tinue it.
9. The petitions of Anthony Young, late captain of the Worcester,
and of John Taylor of the Laurel, to be sent to the Admiralty
Judges, for them to proceed with the trial of the said captains, as
desired.
11. The petition of Richard Lee referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee.
12. That of Christ. Bransby, apprenticed in Norwich, and now
prisoner there, referred to the Committee for reviving references
made to the late Committee for Examinations, who are to take bail
of the petitioner if they think fit.
13. Approval of the appointment by the Admiralty Commissioners
of Captain Penn as admiral of the fleet this year.
14. Two generals only to go to sea with the part of the fleet about
to sail, and the third to remain to help in the hastening out of the
summer fleet. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 71.]
1.5. The Admiralty Commissioners to nominate to Council a rear-
admiral, and other flag officers necessary for the command of the
fleet this year. [Also Vol. XXXIL, No. 72.]
16. Also to repair to Chatham to have a conference with the
generals of the fleet, and remain on the spot to give directions neces-
sary for hastening out fleet. [Also Vol. XXXII., No. 73.]
17. The said generals and the Admiralty Commissioners to decide
which generals so out with the fleet, and which remain behind.
b^
[Also Vol. XXXIL, No. 74.]
18. Also to consider together at Chatham the list of officers of the
fleet, and to send a list of persons fit to have command. [Also Vol,
XXXIL, No. 75.]
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Jan. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
19. The letter of Colonel Fitch to the Lord General, concerning
the fortifications of Inverness, referred to the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee, to be considered immediately, and reported.
20. Viscount Lisle, Ambassador for Sweden, to receive 6,000Z. for
his expenses during six months, of which 3,000L is to be paid in
money here, and 3,000Z. sent over by bills of exchange to Stockholm
or Hambm-g ; the 6,000L to be set apart for the service by Council
out of their exigencies. [/. 68, 2^^- 282-286.]
Jan. 24. 76. CouncU of State to the Navy Commissioners. Hearing that Isaac
Whitehall. Clarke's hoy, the Dorothy, being sent with water to the fleet at the
buoy in the Nore, was driven upon by the Dolphin, through excess
of weather, and had her masts, hull, &c. broken, the repair of which,
as certified by the masters of Trinity House, will be 51?. lis. 3d.,
we desire you to order the Navy Treasurer to pay this sum to Clark.
[| f'ag'e.]
Jan. 24. Oedees in the Admiealty Committee.
77. The Navy Commissioners, to contract for bringing from Ostend
to Portsmouth, at 20s. a head, English seamen taken prisoners by
the Dutch, and now starving. [1 pagei\
78. Also to confer with the persons named in a paper annexed,
and certify their opinion. [| pagei\
79. Also to consider the petition to Council of the company of
the Heart frigate, for payment for their clothes, lost when the ship
was taken. [^ page-^
Jan. 24. 80. Chas. Longland to the Navy Committee. The foul weather
Leghorn, has hindered the return of Capt. Badiley to Porto Longone, so that
the merchant ships designed there for the service have been delayed.
There will be a great want of men ; pray take some course for a
supply of 1,000 or at least 500, which would put the metchant ships
in company with the State's ships in a condition to force their passage
home, and see this effected whatever it may cost.
I wi'ote of my readiness to serve you in the redemption of the English
captives at Tripoly, whose ransoms wiU be QOl. per man, except such
as were commanders or principal ofiicers of ships, who commonly cut
their own ransoms, to avoid the hardships that others endure ; and let
the money for that service be employed in good cloth, according
to the price and sort I sent to Hugh Wood, merchant in London. I
also profiered, for 60i^. a man, to redeem and set them on shore
in this city, which in regard of its free trade with Barbary, lies
convenient for redeeming others from Algiers, Tunis, and Sally : it
is a pity so many seamen should now lie like these, whilst their
country wants their services. With copy of his letter of 10 January.
[2f pafjes:\
Jan. 24. 81. Charles Longland to Robt. Blackborne. I received your
Leghorn, letters by way of Antwerp, but those by way of France arrive
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soonest. I have written the Admiralty Committee about the re-
demption of the English captives in Tripoly, which wUl cost 601. a
man. I hear they intend the redemption of all those in Tunis,
Algiers, and Sally, for which you\say they have sufficient cash, and if
all or I of it were employed in good cloth, according to a factory
sent to Hugh Wood, merchant, it would be very fitting for Barbary,
and the other ^th might be remitted hither by exchange.
When I have the Committee's order, I wiU send over a man to
treat for their redemption on|the best terms, for this place has corre-
spondency with most parts of Barbary. Thanks for the book of news.
I fear the wine will be spoilt, as it should have been on its way a
month ago. [1 page.]
Jan. 24. Levant Company to Sir Thos, Bendish, ambassador at Constantino-
London, pie. We are the less pleased with your letters in regard of the continual
complaint of the want of money for supplying the charge of that port,
and the evil efiects thereof ; and on the other side, as great a com-
plaint from the factory at Smyrna, of the excessive burdens they
undergo in supplying your occasions, whereby such frequent contests
happen between both factories, the evil consequences whereof reflect
mainly upon us here, as by sad experience we have found.
It has been our frequent desire, by all our letters to you, to pro-
cure a mitigation of our expenses, in respect of the diminution of our
trade, which is now grown to that extremity, through the obstruc-
tion made by the Dutch, both within the Straits and in our own
seas, as puts us to a stand, and therefore, since your term is expired,
and the juncture of affairs here will not admit the sending another
to succeed you at a lesser charge, we are forced to let you know our
resolution to desire you not only to content yourself with 6,000
dollars a year whilst you remain there, but to reduce the number of
such as receive allowance from us, and their salaries also, not to
exceed the list of salaries sent you in December 1650.
The want of your observance of this and other provisions we have
here made has much troubled us, the factory there doing what they
please, without the least respect to our orders. We absolutely disallow
of any salary or charge given against or without our order, for though
we have limited our extraordinary expenses to the consent of the
major part of the factory, yet we never gave them liberty to vote
away our money for gratuities, or in any other extravagant way.
For the future we intreat you to use all possible frugality, which is
absolutely necessary in respect of our low condition, and the obstruc-
tion of trade, the cessation whereof must put a stop to our expenses,
which we cannot raise without it.
Considering our vast debt, and how long many of us have had
bills of exchange (for money disbursed here on special occasions),
remaining unsatisfied at Smyrna, we wonder you should find other
unnecessary ways for disposing of money, and preventing our
enjoyment of part of our dues, as in the matter of the ftaes imposed
on such as adhered to Sir Hen. Hyde, expressly towards defrayment
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Jan. 24. of some of the charge they occasioned. We see little cause why
they should be remitted, the reason you give being grounded upon a
mistake of liberty granted to those of that faction sent hither,
whereof the principal having lost his life, the others remain still
under bail, and are not acquitted ; we doubt whether they had been
capable of this favour of bail, but we confess we were not very
forward to prosecute them, lest it might have cost their lives also.
Our desire that you would take the factors into your favour, on their
submission, may very well consist with the detention of their fines
received before.
The like exception we have against your allowance to your
servants sent to England, and the manner of enforcing it by the
imprisonment of our treasurer, who thought it but reasonable that
we should be the disposers of our own money, especially knowing
that we had here gratified Mr. Jackson sufficiently. We desire to
prevail with you more punctually to observe our orders, and not
tax us with any intent of making the least division thereby, we
having provided for all occasions, both common and extraordinary.
We are well satisfied with your endeavours touching the Flower
de Luce, though without success, and believe the remedy you pro-
pound, of taking those Tripoli rovers, would be to as little purpose ;
they would evade it on pretence of being subjects to the Grand
Seignior, although pirates now.
We thank you for excluding insolent factors from courts ; for Mr.
Shephard's liberty ; for your opposition of the insolent demands of
the Customer for double customs ; and of the Jew's pretence upon
Mr. Modiford ; and for your trouble in reference to Aleppo, whose
condition we much pity, and beg you to remedy as there may be
opportunity. As for Frampton and Davies, if after releasement, and
so often invitations to appear, they obstinately refuse, let the blame
rest upon themselves, let them give an account to their principals.
Touching Mr. Pearle and his Jew brokers, we have acquainted his
brother here with your advice, and he intends to order Wm. Pearle
to apply to you for direction and assistance.
We take notice of your trouble about Fothersgate and Gallile, and
as we have been no way accessory to their employment in the
Venetian service, we are loth to hazard the estate and persons of the
English there by intermeddling, as a company, for their release, but
leave you to do what in charity to Christians may be done with
safety. We have taken much pains in soliciting our State for a
prohibition of English ships in that service, and have now a petition
depending before the Council of State to that effect, whereof we
expect a return. However, we pray you to preserve our estates
secure from any pretence which may be made on this occasion, by
satisfying the Turks how distasteful the matter is to us, as well as to
themselves.
Concerning the late consul at Cairo, and the appointment of
another to succeed him, the company never held it fit to settle a
consul there, nor had they any hand in his establishment, nor' any
correspondence with him, nor intend to meddle therein hereafter.
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Leave both the debt of the former consul and the settlement of
another to the Turks, and do not interpose. To Zamback, the
dragoman, who has been an ancient servant to the company, and
suffered so much in their service as has disabled him for the future,
we have ordered 100 dollars a year in charity. [Levant Papers
Vol. TV., pp. 203-206.]
Jan. 24.
London.
Jan. 24.
London.
Levant Company to Jonathan Dawes, treasurer at Constantinople.
We have referred your accounts to two of our company, and are
well content with your frugality and care in our affairs, and with your
refusing to give bills as a gratuity to the Ambassador's servants
sent to England on Sir Hen. Hyde's business, whom we had re-
warded here, and therefore they needed no further remuneration.
We are also sorry for your discouragements by the return of your
bills from Smyrna. We have only one complaint, viz., your refusal
to accept the office of treasurer at our appointed allowance of 500
dollars a year, which we could not have expected any of our factors
there would decline, though at a less or even without allowance, for
so short a time, especially considering the low condition of the
company, and their great debts and constant leviations, besides the
small trouble the treasurer has of late been put to at that port :
500 dollars is what we can afford you for your past service, nor
shall we give more hereafter to any that succeed you ; we hope you
will content yourself therewith, and continue in the employment.
We desire you 'to receive for us from Mr. Erisey, Mr. Gough's
assignee, the old vests you mention, and to pay Zamback, the old
dragoman, who is disabled from further service, 100 dollars a year.
[^Levant Papers, Vol. IV., p. 207.]
Levant Company to Spencer Bretton, consul at Smyrna. We are
glad you have recovered from your dangerous sickness, and are able
to perform our affairs. We are sensible what trouble and fears you
have had, by reason of our ships serving the Venetians, and have
not omitted all means to obtain a prohibition from hence, to which
end our petition, seconding many former ones, now lies before the
Council of State, and we shall urge their resolution as soon as may
be. We shall also urge the avoiding the precedent of restoring the
Armenian goods taken by our State's frigates upon Capt. Odree, for
which our petition lies also before them, and we believe care will be
taken that it is not brought into precedent hereafter.
As for the factors' payment of haK leviations only, we observe
the reasons given by you and them for it, but cannot assent thereto,
as we have written them, and expect their conformity to our former
order.
For supply of the place of minister there, we have chosen Dr.
Thomas Browne, who will come over when the times shall be quiet.
Till then, we hold it unseasonable to do ought in what you propound
touching a trade to Scala Nova.
We notice your trouble concerning the employment of treasurer,
and on wh^t terms Saml, Pentlow 9.nd Eich. Hardy have undertaken
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it for one year, ending 20 June 1653, against which time we shall
appoint others to succeed them.
As for the fines taken of such as adhere to Sir Hen. Hyde, which
his Lordship has ordered them back again, we never gave order for
the remission thereof, they being only towards defrayment of that
vast charge occasioned by themselves, by extravagance, which
having so much increased the great debt we lie under, it had been
soon enough, after the clearing thereof and of our bills which have
so long remained unsatisfied there, to have thought of restoring
fines.
We are glad these bills have at last begun to be paid, and hope
they will shortly be ftiUy cleared, wherein we doubt not your
assistance.
We observe your care about the provisions for our men-of-war
about the estate of Breakes, deceased, and in pacifying the Bassa
of Thyatira, touching his pretence of port charges. We are very
sensible of the opportunity which our want of trade and shipping
there afibrds the Hollanders to settle themselves and advance their
trade, and of your enforcement thereupon to raise a loan, to which
we expect there be an equal contribution by all, or the penalty pro-
vided in that case by our former order put in execution ; but we
hope none will be so refractory, but submit to what really conduces
to the support of our trade. We the more confidently expect their
conformity as the State here has noticed their former misdemeanors,
your resolution concerning whom we well approve of. Our debts
and great charge, trade being obstructed by the Hollanders, both in
the Straits and here, compel us to abate our expense, and to diminish
all extraordinary salaries. We desire you to content yourself with your
2,000 dollars a year, without putting anything else to account with-
out our special order ; if there be any supernumerary ofiicers that
may be spared, dismiss them until better times, and to such as you
need, exceed not the allowance prescribed by us in our list sent in
Dec. 1650, and generally use all frugality in our afl^airs.
We enclose exceptions that we have taken to Mr. Barnardiston's
accounts. Of the 6 dollars per cloth taken on the Sampson and
Phoenix, 4 being only for leviations, on which interest is allowed
until repaid, we have thought fit that for the other 2 dollars also,
interest of 8 per cent, be paid, as also for what moneys the factors
have or may disburse upon any of our occasions, on which we wiU
allow 8 per cent.
We remind you of our order respecting the rates and fees of that
Custom House, and to send us a list thereof, for want of which we
are abused by many of the factors, who bring to our account double
what they really pay there. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 208-
210.]
Jan. 24. Levant Company to the factors at Smyrna. We have received
London. your and the consul's letter touching your payment of half levia-
tions only upon your own goods, which we wonder you should so
much insist on, considering how little reason we have to admit
thereof, whatever your pretences are, whether the expense of Con-
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stantinople (to the creating whereof we have been as little accessor's
as you), or the bills sent from England on account of the societyy
business or otherwise, whereof nothing being as yet paid, there is
little reason of complaint, or the disturbance by Sir Hen. Hyde,
whereby the company are not to be charged, and we wish many of
you in that factory were as guiltless.
However, if the trade must bear the burden of debts contracted
therein, all the traders should equally contribute thereto, the privi-
lege belonging to us as merchants, and not to you as factors and
servants ; if you will be merchants also, you should not think much
of subjecting yourselves to proportionable payments with us at
least, if no more. You, by yours of 7 Oct., hinted a cause why we
may not lose any part from duties, namely, our great debts, want of
shipping, and the intrusion of the Hollanders into our trade. They
have occasioned an extraordinary obstruction, yet we hope our State
will be able shortly to clear the seas, and vindicate both this trade
and its own reputation ; against which time there is the African full
laden, and two or three other ships which will shortly after be
ready to come for Sm3rrna, and help towards the maintenance of
our charge, which might be borne with more facility by your
unanimous observance of our orders. This we had rather you did
voluntarily than by compulsion from us or the State, of whose
readiness to grant anything that may support our trade and our
company we have not the least doubt, whatever conceits some of
you may entertain to the contrary. Let your conformity and
friendly compliance, in these times of necessity, be the sole motive
to us to ease you in your proper estates and charges, when it shall
please God to send us better seasons. We have received the letters
and accounts of Francis Hill and Wm. Alvey, the late treasurers,
and of Richard Hardy and Samuel Pentlow, the present treasurers,
who we hope will carefully manage our affairs, and use all possible
frugality. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 211, 212.]
[Jan. 25.] 82. Petition of Nath. Goodlad and Walter Elford, owners and
freighters of the Stambooleene, to the Council of State for leave for
the ship now in the Thames to depart to Italy, with 20 men and
a boy. Part of her lading being red herrings, which are perishable,
the mere delay will be an absolute loss, and the ship is built, for
safety, to use oars as well as sails. [| page.']
Jan. 25. 83. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [J- page.
Also I. 68, p. 292.]
Jan. 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Ellen Lovell referred to the Committee for
reviving references made to the late Committee for Examinations,
to report.
2. That of Capt. Wm. Jacob referred to the Admiralty Committee,
to report.
3. The information given to Council by Walter Basbee, about
transportation from Wales to the United Provinces of considerable
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Jan. 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
quantities of Mine royal referred to the Mint Committee, to consult
Dr. Gurdon, and report.
4. The information given by Major-General Desborow about the
western ports referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to confer
with him thereupon, and report.
5. The letter from the justices of peace for co. Bedford, about
Mr. Goulston, recommended to the Parliamentary Committee for
Excise, as belonging to their jurisdiction.
6. To acknowledge the letter of the said justices, and report what
Council has done thereupon.
7. Order on the petition of Edward Gibbons, that the Committee
for Foreign Affairs report with speed, it having been formerly referred
to them.
8. 9. The paper read, in answer to the last paper given in by the
public minister of France, approved, and to be delivered to him by
the appointed Committee, who are to meet him at 3 p.m. on Thursday
at Whitehall, and Fleming to give him notice, and bring him to the
place.
10. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle to hasten to Parlia-
ment the report of an Act for settling the Trinity House.
11. To answer the petition of Nathaniel Temms, that Council
cannot meddle in the matter, which must be decided by law.
12. The paper for the remanding aboard all seamen in the
service referred to the Admiralty Committee, to confer with the Navy
Commissioners about furnishing men for the fleet, and about the
means most fit for effecting it. Colonel Wauton to take care thereof
13. Order that the Generals of the fleet give a commission to
Captain Wm. Penn, nominated by the Admiralty Commissioners,
and approved by Council, as rear-admiral, and the Admiralty
Commissioners are to acquaint him therewith. [Also Vol. XXXII.,
No. 84.]
14. Maj.-Gen. Skippon added to the Council for Foreign Affairs.
15. The Admiralty Judges to hasten the determination of that
Court about two ships containing gold, taken coming from Guinea,
on suspicion of being Dutchmen's goods, and to report to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs.
16. Captain Seaman, nominated captain of the Tiger by the
Admiralty Commissioners, approved, and to receive a commission
from the General of the fleet. {Also Vol. XXXII., Nos. 85, 86.]
17. Approval of the nomination by the Admiralty Commissioners
of the following captains, and the generals of the fleet to give them
commissions : Wm. Goodson to the Entrance ; Joseph Cubitt to the
Tulip ; Anthony Kirk to the Speaker's Prize ; Robert Taylor to the
Raven.
18. The debenture, brought as a report from the Committee for
reviving references to the late Committee for Examinations, and
belonging to Mrs. I'airfax, to be sent to the registrar accountant of
Worcester House, who is to examine it, and deliver it to the party
claiming it, if he think fit, or else report.
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Jan. 25. Cottncil of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
19. The report of the Committee for Foreign Affairs about the
clothiers ^to be brought to Council to-morrow.
20. To write to the officers of the western ports that no ships
may proceed upon their voyage.^ to the Isle of May until further
orders, as the seas are in much danger from the enemy.
21. The Irish and Scotch Committee to send for the officer of the
train of artillery who commands the train horses, and teU him to
take care of the horses, that they receive the fuU allowance made
by the State, as Council has heard that many have died of hunger,
and the rest been disabled from their work.
22. 27. The petitions of Mary, widow of Captain Robert Dennis,
and of Edward Custis, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Coni-
mittee to report.
23. The return from Newgate, of priests and Jesuits now there,
referred to the Committee for reviving references made to the late
Committee for Examinations.
24. To answer the petitions of. Stephen Hill and Thos. Mason,
that Council will consider the matter when the petitioners have
imported the camphire mentioned therein.
25. Colonel Robert Lilburne's letter from Dalkeith of Jan. 7,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consult thereon with
Major-General Deane. [I. 68, pp. 288-292.]
Jan. 26. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Lord Bradshaw to be chairman of this Committee for a month
to come.
2. Mr. Thurloe to draw up a report of what he has now offered
about furnishing masts and tar from Scotland, and bring it in to
this Committee on Friday, for their further approbation.
4. The petition of the Guinea Company and Capt. Jas. Gobert to
be considered on Fri'day, both parties to have notice.
5. The instructions for Viscount Lisle to be reported to Council
this afternoon, with the opinion that John Dury and — Ingelo should
go with him as chaplains. Also a request that the 3,000^. ordered
him be speedily issued out of Council's exigencies. [/. 132, 2^P-
53, 54.]
Jan. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Lord Bradshaw to be president for the month to come.
2. The petition of Rachel, widow of Oapt. Hoxon, commander of
the Anthony Bonadventure, and slain in the late encounter off Dunge-
ness, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to examine what her
husband lost aboard the ship, and also what should be done for her
relief, and to report.
3. The draft of the Act concerning the manufacture of wool to be
read this day week.
4. The Acts prepared in Council for presentation to Parliament,
to be read twice on two several days, before they be reported.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
5. The draft of the Act for clerk of the market to be enquired
after and brought to Council.
6. The letter from Lord Fairfax from York of Jan. 21, and also
Council's letter to him in reference to the Isle of Man, referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to confer with Jas. Chal-
loner, and hear those sent from the island thereon.
8. The order of Council, for not impressing more than one fourth
of the men out of aU. vessels outward bound to the northern ports,
suspended until further notice.
9. The petition of Capt. John Owen referred to the Ordnance Com-
mittee, to consider whether the guns therein mentioned are fit for
service, and if not, to direct an advantageous sale of them.
10. The petition of Wm. Mihill and others referred to the Admi-
ralty Committee.
12. Thurloe to look into the sufficiency of the bail whereupon
Major Humphrey Boswell prays for liberty from the Tower, and
give directions and report to Council.
13. Order on the petition of Major John Ogleby, Edward Postgate,
and Ealph Slee, prisoners in York gaol, that the governor of Clifford's
Tower examine them, and report his opinion concerning them.
14. To answer to the petition of Samuel Mico, that Council cannot
intermeddle, but he must take his course according to law.
15. Mr. Gurdon to move Parliament to appoint a day of special
public humiliation, before the sending out of the fleet, to implore
God's blessing on their counsels and forces, by. land and sea. [J. 68,
pp. 296-299.]
Proclamation by the Council of State. As divers seamen in the
service absent themselves, and neglect their duty, and others that
are pressed have not yet appeared, all officers and seamen are to
repair on board their ships now in Tilbury Hope between this and
Saturday next, under the penalties of the Articles of War ; aU seamen
not yet entered into the service are to repair to Trinity House,
Ratcliffe, before Jan, 31, to list for the service, on pain of being
proceeded against as enemies. The marshal of the Admiralty to
make this proclamation. [/. 68, p. 299.]
87. Council of State to the Master and wardens of Watermen's
Hall. Council having considered how the service may be best
supplied with seamen out of the Thames watermen, empowers you,
on receipt of warrants for allotting watermen for the service out of
those belonging to your hall, to elect such as you think most able,
and give them tickets and conduct money ; if any, after due notice,
refuse or absent themselves from the service, they shall forfeit the
liberty of rowing on the Thames, and you are to deprive them
thereof accordingly. For better execution thereof, you are to give
notice, from time to time, to the Navy Commissioners, when you
call your Hall, that they may appoint two or more able persons to
be present at it.
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As the service requires that the ships of war now in the Hope,
that are to go out to sea, be speedily supplied, you are to call a Hall
forthwith, prick 500 watermen, able seamen, give them tickets
and press and conduct money to repair aboard the ships in the
Hope, and return a list of their names to the Navy Commissioners,
within 24 hours of their election. [1^ pages. Also I. 68, pp. 301,
302.]
Jan. 26. Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
2. Whitelock being ill, Lechmere to report to Parliament the Bill
of oblivion for Scotland, with the desires of the deputies for protec-
tion during their present attendance ; and concerning sheriffs and
commissaries in Scotland.
3. Mr. Downing to attend this Committee on Friday. [/. 138,
p. 49.]
Jan. 27. 88. Petition of Major Wm. Harding to the Council of State, for
the Diamond, or some other frigate of the western guard, to convoy
three months' pay for the forces at Jersey and Guernsey, now
ready at Weymouth to be transported, as it is of considerable
value, and its loss would be very prejudicial. With reference
thereon to the Admiralty Committee, to appoint a convoy as desired.
[1 page.]
Jan. 27. 89. Reference of the above to the Admiralty Committee, to
consider of some fit ship. [§ page. Also I. 68, p. 308.]
Jan. 27. Council op State. Day's Proceedings.
1. All petitions concerning losses suffered by the English from the
depredations of the French to be kept together, and a brief taken
of them, and presented to Council when the business is taken in
hand.
2. The papers brought in by some of the Militia Committee for
London referred to the Committee appointed for reviving references
made to the late Committee for Examinations.
3. Such members of Council as were in the Committee for
Examinations appointed by the late Council, added to the Com-
mittee for reviving references made to the said Committee, and Col.
Morley added also.
5. Mr. Thurloe to prepare the letter to Archduke Leopold,
this day passed in Parliament, for the signature of Mr. Speaker, and
Fleming to send it to the Spanish Ambassador, that he may
forward it.
6. The appointed Committee to meet the public minister of the
King of France to-morrow at 4 p.m. ; Fleming to give him notice
and conduct him.
7. Col. Morley and Lord Grey added to the Committee to treat
with the King of France's minister, and this Committee to receive
from the agent of the Prince of Condd what he has to offer, and to
report it.
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Jan. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
8. The letter from the gentlemen of Norfolk, concerning the
holding of the assizes in a convenient place, referred to the Lords
Commissioners of the Seal, who are to confer with the judges of the
sessions thereon, that convenient places may be appointed for that
whole county, as also for cos. Salop and Stafford.
9. Extracts of the intelligence from the United Provinces to be
made and sent to the Generals of the fleet.
11. Lord Grey, Sir John Trevor, and Col. Morley to be a Com-
mittee to examine Col. Morley's proposition concerning the public
service ; 20^. to be paid out of the exigent moneys for making a
trial thereof, and an account to be given to Council.
12. Col. Norton to present to Parliament the list of prisoners now
in the Tower, and the account of the Marshal-General of the
expense of keeping Scotch prisoners, and to move that some order
may be taken either for discharging or providing for those prisoners
in the Tower, and other prisons about London and other places of
the nation, who are not able to maintain themselves.
1.3. Sir Wm. Masham, Col. Fielder, and Sir John Trevor, added
to the Scotch and Irish Committee.
14. Sir Hy. Mildmay added to the Committee to treat with the
French minister.
1-5. The papers sent from Parliament concerning the Samson,
Salvador, and George referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs,
who are to prepare them to be presented to Pai'liament by Wednes-
day next.
16. Mr. Frost to sum up the Marshal-General's last account for
keeping the Scotch prisoners, and report to Council the sum due to
him thereupon.
17. The former allowance made to Major-Gen. Robert Monroe,
prisoner in the Tower, for his subsistence, to be continued.
18. Mr. Frost to examine what is due to Mr. Weckerlyn for
service to Council last year, and to pay him out of Council's contin-
gencies.
19. The petition of Thos. Waller referred to the Scotch and Irish
Committee.
20. Mr. Thurloe to consider the petition of William Home, mer-
chant of Southampton, and to appoint the proportions of the goods
desired by him, and thereupon to prepare a license for their importa-
tion.
21. The bonds given in by Harry TyrreU, for his appearance in
Council, to be delivered up to him, and he dismissed from further
attendance.
22. The petition of Jacob de Vooz referred to the Admiralty
Committee.
23. The printed paper brought in to-day, containing scurrilous
matter against the Dutch men, referred to the Committee appointed
for putting in force the late Act for regulating the press, who are
to make enquiry for the author, printer, and publisher, and to report.
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Jan. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
24. The petition of John Lamot and others to be considered when
businesses of that nature are treated with the French minister.
25. That of Edward Marston referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee, to report what should be done, considering he has been
disabled by wounds in the service.
26. That of Andrew Eburne referred to the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee, to report what should be* clone for his relief. [I. 68, pp. 303-
307.]
Jan. 27. Warrant by the Council of State to John -Jackson, to pay, from
the balance of an account delivered by him 15 Jan. to the Commis-
sioners for inspecting the Treasuries, 2,500?. to Gualter Frost for
exigencies of Council, and to issue the remainder 4,521Z. 12s. l-gd.
on special warrant of Council [/. 104, p. 22.]
Jan. 28. 90. Order in Parliament referring to the Excise Committee the
petition of the clothiers of the old and new Drapery, woollen drapers,
mercers, hosiers, and other dealers, in behalf of themselves and the
many thousands who subsist on woollen manufactures, to consider
the value of the excise thereon, and how it may be taken off, and
the amount raised by excise on other commodities. Meanwhile
they ai'e not to farm the excise on cloth and woollen stuff till further
order. [1 ^Jat/e. Printed in Coonmons' Journals, Vol. VII., p>. 252.]
Jan. 28. Committee for Teade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. The account of Portugal prizes given in by the Collectors for
Prize Goods to be returned to them, to add any things that have
been omitted, and to bring it in on Tuesday.
3. The Admiralty Judges then to bring in the case of the Samson,
Salvador, and George, avowed under their hands.
5. To report to Council on the petition of Edw. Eigby, — complain-
ing of wrong in a plantation in America called the province of Legonia,
and desiring Council to send for the persons to appear here, or to
issue a commission for hearing the case there, — that on account of
the distance, a commissioner should be sent thither, and they have
appointed Rigby to give in the names of some persons out of whom
Council may choose commissioners.
6. Mr. Bond and four others to consider the petition of John
Dodd, and hear what he has to offer about putting the matter in
execution, meeting him on Tuesday. Dodd is to have notice to
attend them, and they are to report their proceedings, and
opinion.
7. Thurloe to settle the difference between the Guinea Company
and Capt. Jas. Gobart, about the protection desired by Gobart for
a French ship to the coast of Guinea.
9. Thurloe to speak further with fit persons on the furnishing
masts from Scotland, and particularly to enquire the charge of putting
it in execution, and report next meeting. [/. 132, p'p. 55-59.]
s. I
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Jan. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Order on the petition of Gapts. Charles Saltonstall, Young, and
Taylor, that the Admiralty Judges try them and the other captains
committed, according to law and justice.
3. Mr. Durie and Mr. Ingelo to be informed that they are to go
chaplains with Yiscount Lisle to Sweden.
4. Sir Wm. Masham to present to Parliament the letters out of
Ireland, from Commissary-Gen. Reynolds and Col. Stubbers to
Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood, dated the 1.5th and 16th instant, and the
articles for rendering the islands of Arran.
5. The bond entered into by Col. Oliver Fitz Williams, by order
of Council, to be looked up, and brought into Council.
6. The petition of Joshua Fugill referred to ' the Committee for
reviving former references to the late Committee for Examinations.
7. Order on the petition of Henry Caarlof, that a copy of the letter
from the Queen of Sweden desired by him be made out, and
delivered to him.
8. The petition of the Scotch prisoners in York referred to the
Committee which sits in the Horse chamber, to report.
9. Those of Peter Cole and Major John Harris, concerning printing,
referred to the Committee of Council for that business.
10. Col. Sidney to report to Parliament the instructions now read
for the Ambassador for Sweden.
II. Sir James Harrington to make his report concerning the
business of the Mint on Thursday.
12. Lord Grey added to the Mint Committee.
13. Mr. Thurloe to write to the Mayor of Gravesend according
to what has been sent to other justices of the peace, about sending
in men to the fleet.
14. Col. Purefoy added to the Committee appointed to meet the
Secretary from Venice.
15. The Committee of Foreign Affairs to prepare private instruc-
tions for Viscount Lisle for his embassy into Sweden, and to confer
with him, and report the instructions to Council.
16. Lord Lisle to attend the Committee for Foreign Affairs on
Tuesday.
17. To acknowledge the letter from the Admiralty Commissioners
from Chatham, and to say that last Monday's votes empower them
to appoint which two of the generals of the fleet now go out, and
which remains ashore, for hastening of the summer's fleet, and to
give such orders as they think tit; and those appointed are to
consider the call good and sufficient, and undertake their respective
charges.
18 The petition of Sir Wm. Constable referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee,'"to report.
19. The paper given by the secretary of Venice to the Committee
appointed to meet him, and by them brought into Council, referred
to the Foreign Affairs' Committee.
20, The paper concerning Lundy 'Island referred to the Irish
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and Scotch Committee, who are to confer with the Lord General
concerning the securing thereof, and to report.
21. The letters and papers from [Rich.] Bradshaw, now resident in
Denmark, referred to Council by Parliament, referred to the Foreign
Affairs' Committee, to proceed according to the order of Parlia-
ment.
22. The Admiralty Judges to state to Council the case of a gaUiot
hoy of Sweden, discharged by sentence of that Court, which is since
seized upon by a private man-of-war commanded by Capt. Caryll, and
brought into the river. The judges arc to certify what security the
private man-of-war gave, upon going to sea.
23. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare an answer to
the paper sent in by M. de Bordeaux.
24. The letters credential from the senate of Hamburg to Parlia-
ment referred to the Foreign Affairs' Committee. [I. 68, pp. 309,
312.]
Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. We are informed, by
the petition of John Freeman and Adam Jennings, that they, trading
with Norway and Denmark, have most of their estates there, in
pitch, tar, deal, &c., and by reason of the present differences, no ships,
English or Danish, dare adventm-e to bring the goods to England ;
therefore they beg leave to send 2 or 3 of the Denmark ships detained
here to Norway, to fetch the said goods. They are to have license to
send the St. John of Frederickstadt, and the Justice of Copenhagen, on
security that the ships shall be employed on no other service, and
shall return hither — the danger of the seas or the staying of the
ships by special order from the King of Denmark excepted. [/. 68,
p. 313.]
Council of State to the generals of the fleet and commanders at
sea. Richard Girling and other owners of the Peter of Dieppe
represent that the ship was seized by some of the Parliament fleet, on
her 'Voyage from Nantes to England — brought to judgment in the
Admiralty Court, and restored to the owners ; that she has again
gone to Nantes, is laden and ready to return, and desires a protec-
tion. She is therefore to be free of molestation this voyage, but no
longer. [/. 68, p. 314.]
Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
3. Order that Mr. Bowles, clerk in Chancery, attend this Com-
mittee on Tuesday, with some commissions granted by Queen Elizabeth
for suppressing moss troopers on the borders of Scotland, and some
issued by James for suppressing them on the borders of England
and Scotland.
4. Mr. Downing to attend the next sitting. [7. 138, p. 51. J
Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies to the Commissioners
for Administration of Justice in Scotland. In pursuance of the
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order of Parliament, we desire you to certify the nature of the vas-
salage and bondage tenures of the people of Scotland, the nature of
aU feu duties, and what dependence the people there have upon any
their superiors.
With note of like letter to the Commissioners for forfeited
Estates. [/. 138, pp. 48-50.]
Jan. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Scott to make suitable abstracts of the intelligence now
read by him, to send to the generals of the fleet.
2. To write Capt. HatseU to acknowledge his letter of the 27th,
concerning the contract made by him for tar and deals brought in to
Plymouth in a Lubecker, and about the Mayor of Plymouth, and
two merchants' carriage in that business, and to let him know that
Council approves what he has done, and to desire him to take the
deals and tar into the stores, and to pay the money contracted for to
the ships.
3. To write to the two next justices of the peace to examine the
business of Capt. Hatsell concerning the matter in the above order,
and to send the examinations to Council.
4. On consideration of the whole business of the fleet now before
them. Council desires all three generals to go to sea upon the present
expedition.
5. Order that there be one secretary for the three generals, and the
Admiralty Commissioners to allow him a sufficient salary.
6. Francis Harvey, late secretary to General Blake, not to be em-
ployed in service of the fleet.
7. Capt. Benjamin Blake to be discharged from present command
in the fleet, and not employed in the service.
8. The resolutions of Coiuicil passed this evening, concerning the
afiairs of the fleet, to be communicated to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners and Generals of the fleet, who are to put them into execu-
tion.
9. Major Blake recommended to the Lord General for employ-
ment. [J. 68, pp. 315-6.]
Jan. 29. 91. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Com-
missioners and Treasurer cause allowance of pay for the next year
to be made to as many midshipmen as the Generals of the fleet think
needful, not exceeding the proportions allowed by Parliament in
the Act for encouragement of mariners, viz., 1st rank, 20 men ; 2nd,
16 ; 3rd, 12 ; 4th, 8 : 5th, 6 ; 6th, 4. [1 pagei]
Jan. 29. 92. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Navy Committee. I conducted
Feb. 9. ^^6 merchant ships to Porto Ferraro, where they are landing their
The Paragon, goods. I have affirmed Mr. Longland's bills, and doubt not order
Porto Longone. ^jn \,q given for their payment. I hear Captains Cox and Reeves
are imprisoned at Naples, for not complying with the Vice-King's
humour. Our frigates some weeks since took a Dutch ship built in
Holland, and fighting under the Prince of Orange's colours, and
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although the master stated she belonged to Home in Holland, the
Vice-King would have her commander give in security to stand
to the arbitration of a trial at law whether she is prize or not.
With copy of the letter of i|- January. [2^ pages.]
Jan. 30. 93. Capt. Rich. Badiley to [the Navy Committee]. Since my
Feb. 10. last, seeing we could not break through the enemy from Leghorn,
The Paragon, because of the disproportion of strength, I returned for Porto Lon-
PortofLongone.gQng^ whence I Set sail for Porto Ferraro, with the Mary Rose, Wil-
liam and Thomas, and Thomas Bonadventure, which was brought
under this convoy from Seanderoon and Smyrna, that they might
land their goods, and be impressed into the service, and they are now
delivering accordingly.
Being advised that the Great Duke had caused more guns to be
planted in Leghorn Mould, and that his soldiers had refused to suffer
our men to east off their freights from the Mould, after he had
received a letter from the person called Charles II., I did not think
it convenient that the shij) I am upon should likewise remain under
his command, and so returned to Porto Longone, when I received
the enclosed from Chaiies Longland, confirming what is related about
those foreign Princes. Considering what presumption it was of
the King of Naples to imprison the commanders of the frigates and
divers others of our nation, on no other score than what is therein
signified, I knew not what it meant or presaged, in order to a breach
with us and Spain, and therefore was marching out of this port also,
being only a single man-of-war, to seek shelter elsewhere, until our
scattered fleet could be got together ; but meantime five of the best
Dutch men-of-war entering this port, and six more being in sight,
my design was prevented. Although the Vice-King has ordered the
Governor of this fort to stop or sequester what English goods are
landed, because of the discontent given him by our commanders
refusing to submit to his pleasure, yet the Governor, who seems to
be our special friend, told me there was no order to meddle with
what is floating. I have written the Vice-King something that may
tend to moderation, and suppose that thereupon the captains will be
set at liberty. However, the Parliament affairs are like to suffer
by their restraint, for if this had not fallen out, I might have
expected the frigates here by this. I hear that they have been in
action, and taken a Dutch ship with 300 tons of corn upon the
Calabria shore; also that they have had a dispute with two
Dutch men-of-war and four merchantmen, and chased them into
Messina.
The state of Genoa has lately imprisoned one Ellam, an English
merchant of. that place, because he would not comply with their
commands for giving security that the ship Lowis, lately impressed
into the service, should not depart within 24 hours after a French
ship ; and yet in this place, after several petitions to the Prince that
the Dutch might be required to ride still while an English -merchant
ship went forth, I see nothing done therein ; but I am sure an
English mariner, at the instance of the Dutch our enemies, has been
put to the torture without just cause.
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I fear one cause of our nation's undervaluing is that, whereas
they have been talking of succour coming from one quarter of a
year to another, in order that these ships, blocked up by the Dutch,
may pass away, yet none appears, causing them to believe England
is so low as not to be able to relieve us.
The Dutch have 27 men-of-war in these parts, and a fire-ship of
from 44 to 30 guns, and six are gone to lie at the entrance to the
Gulf of Venice, to hinder the coming of some merchant ships im-
pressed into the service ; whether there will be four or six is
not yet known, many delays having been made, after divers over-
tures for their encouragement. Besides the two Dutch ships of war
at Messina, the rest lie in Leghorn Eoad, and between this and
Genoa, so as to hinder our conjunction, if frigates come abroad to
us with supernumeraries to man merchant ships. If they have
not departed, they had better come for Porto Ferraro or Porto
Longone, so as to avoid any hazard of the enemy-, if I proceed
elsewhere, orders shall be left with the Governors of each place how
they may meet with me. [2 i^ciges.]
Jan. 31. 94. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. Capt. Badiley
Leghorn, left here five days since by land for Porto Longone, the weather by
sea having long been contrary. I hope soon to hear that he has
put the merchant ships there in readiness, but there will be a
want of men, which makes those ships insufiicient to redeem them-
selves ; two good three-deck ships with 500 men would well man all
these merchant ships.
Two Dutch ships have arrived from HoUand, who came out with
Van Tromp ; another ship of 900 tons they left at Cadiz, with am-
munition, provisions, and men for supply of about a dozen of the
Dutch here and abroad.
Enclosed are the receipts for advance money paid to the captains
of ships, but there are others to come from Naples or Venice. I
have paid more than the 32,000 dollars which I drew upon you.
The ships at Venice will not be content with less than three months'
pay, especially the Freeman and Northumberland, so that there will
be occasion for 15,000 dollars more for those ships, and 10,000 for
those in Porto Longone, which sums I may draw upon you by the
next.
As to what I wrote concerning the redemption of the English
captives in Barbary, when you state you will have it done, I will
send over a man to treat with the Bashaw of each place, and espe-
cially at Tripoli, for there all the English are his, and I can better
treat with him for them at a lump. In Tunis and Algiers the slaves
are in particular men's hands ; by making some means to the
Bashaw or Dey, which must be by a present, they wiU force their
patrons to let them go at the price they cost. If you will let three-
fourths of the money designed for this service be laid out in cloth,
and the other quarter be in pieces of eight, it will be the readiest
way to accomplish this charitable work. With copy of letter of 24
January. [3 pages.] Annexing,
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94. I-v. Receipts by Gapts. John Wood of the Pilgrim, Wm. Elle
of the Lewis, Edm. Seaman of the Samson, Gilbert Roope
of the Mary, and Stephen Harsh of the Levant Merchant,
from Ghas. Longland, of commissions from Council of
13 Sept. 1G52, to serve them with ship and men. — Leghorn,
1, 16, and 29 Nov. 1652.
94. vi-x. Receipts by Elle of 2,000 dollars, Seaman 4,000, Roope
3,000, Wood 3,200, and Marsh 2,000, on account for the
above service. — Leghorn, 21 Bee. 1652 and 17 Jan. 1653.
Jan. 31. 95,96. Infoiination by Geo. Dawson, collector. I am informed that
Custom House, the mariners on board the Briar frigate, Capt. Sansom, commander,
ewcast e. ^^^ ^^^ -^^ Tynemouth Haven, have sold to Wilham Lowson of
Sunderland, 28 barrels of ropes, mostly new, three casks of beef, one
of peas, and another with other provisions ; and that they proffered
to seU two or three barrels of gunpowder to another man, which
some conceive the captain was not ignorant of, and it is to be feared
the State suffers deeply in this kind, by such people in their service.
Captain Sansom came as convoy of the Lynn fleet to this place, and
took a man-of-war belonging to Flushing, of 15 guns, which he
brought into this harbour. He was easily taken, for that very day,
he had taken so many English ships coming from Yarmouth and
other places towards Newcastle, that he had put all his seamen
excepting about 10 or 12 aboard his prizes, and most of them got
away, so that the Flushiager yielded without giving one shot, for
his 30 soldiers aboard, and his 10 or 12 seamen durst not fight. The
taking of the Flushinger will, no doubt, be looked upon as good
service, but selling the State's provisions out of the State's ships is
of evil consequence. [2 co2}ies.]
Jan. 31. 97. John Wollters to Capt. Ball, of the Lion. I went to London
Sandwich, for the money due for services to the State, and attained it, and
afterwards was introduced to Col. Pride, who recommended me to
the Admiralty Committee for further employment. After waiting
some time, I received a promise that put me in hopes of receiving
the command of one of the State's ships, and was desired to return
home, but have not since heard anything. I hope I have not been
such a bad instrument to the present Government as to be cast on one
side, when men that are profane are provided for, and put into ships.
Pray remember me to General Blake, and tell him why I did not
come down to him, according to promise, being much concerned about
my money, and advised not to come away without it. [1 2^age.]
Jan. 31. 98. Thomas Leverington to Capt. Andrew Ball, of the Lion. I
hope you will not believe the unfounded aspersions against me, but
will plead my innocence, as I know it is ingrafted in you to do good,
and to support the fallen, and rarely to take offence at smaU failings.
Next to God, you have been the only means of enabling me and my
family to subsist. It is true I had the charge of all things in the ship,
but before we get home, some of the HopefuPLuke's men, who helped
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us to bring in the ship, consented together one night to break into
the hold, and opened a great bxmdle of taffetas, silk, plushes, silk stock-
ings, and beads, to the value of many hundred pounds. Hearing
the keys of the hold, I went down, and told Capt. Clarke, when he
and I made a search, found most of the goods, and restored them ;
and when we came into the Downs, he acquainted Col. Popham, and
satisfied him concerning my honest care therein. I have always
been faithful, and injured myself by lifting a piece of ordnance in
the late iight with the Flemings. [1 page.]
Jan. 31. 99. Report of the Excise Commissioners, on the order of the
Excise Office. Excise Committee, for them to consider how the value of the excise
intended by Parliament to be taken off cloth may be raised by
excise upon other commodities.
That saltery wares imported, and formerly paying Qd. in the
pound, pay Is.
That Spanish cotton, and all other wools imported, be charged Is.
excise in the pound.
That if any goods having once paid excise be exported to any
part of Scotland or Ireland, then no excise be repaid.
That liberty be granted for bringing in French wines.
Mr. Thomson and Mr. Downes to attend the Committee to-morrow
with their report. [1 page.]
Jan. 31. 100. Note^of 3,010 trees felled in Branspeth Pai'k for the service
of the State. [-| page.]
[Jan.] 101. Sam. Avery, Governor, and the Merchant Adventurers to
the Council of State. We have seriously considered your letter
of 29 Nov. 1652, and reply thereto that our fellowship does
not trade in a joint stock, as the Holland East India Company, but
as you wish to know what we are able to undertake, we represent
that our former services to the State were done by our credit abroad,
and not either by public stock or private purses, as we often took
up money at interest to drive our trade. This reputation was owing
to the countenance of Government, the late want of which has much
discouraged us, and encouraged strangers to encroach on our privi-
leges, and involves us in debt. Parliament also owes us 18,221Z. 4s.
for money lent, which was first assigned on the Excise, then trans-
ferred, and then excluded from all secm-ity, and this has brought us
into disrepute and to distrust with our creditors. We are much
grieved not to give a better return, when the public requires the
service of all men, but the countenance of Parliament will alone
enable us to do this. We shall recover our reputation when our Bill
is passed, so that we can raise money by poU on our members, to
pay off our debts ; then we shall be ready to any service, even to
expose the credit of our common seal, for the supply of any public
occasion. [2^ pages.]
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Feb. 1. 4. Order in the Council for Trade and Foreign Affairs, that the
account brought in by the Admiralty Judges of their proceedings in
the Admiralty Court, on the Samson, Salvador, and George, be pre-
sented to Council. [J. 132, p. 61.]
Feb. 1. 1, 2. Petition of Thomas Jennings and Gilbert Keate, owners of the
Thomas Bonadventure at Porto Longone, to the Council of State, for
an order to the freighters to abandon their prosecution against them.
On 2-5 Sept. 1651, petitioners let the ship to Jno. Frederick, Hen.
Chowne, Fras. Fowke, Thos. Rouse, and Nath. Goodlad, merchants,
by a charter-party, for a monthly voyage to the Straits, at 180Z. a
month, and so to return to London with her lading, and there dis-
charge. The ship, on her homeward voyage, in company with
Capt. Badiley and other English ships, was set upon by the Dutch,
and is now blocked up in Porto Longone, and Capt. Badiley, with
Chas. Longland, a merchant of Leghorn, has taken her up for the
service of the commonwealth, and commanded the master to unlade
his goods at Porto Longone ; although they produced an order
of indemnity from the Council of State, for saving the master and
owners harmless, the freighters have protested against petitioners
for all damages and losses which may arise by the unlading of their
goods, and refuse to pay the mariners' wages for the time past.
With reference to the Admiralty Committee, and their reference,
7 Feb., to the Navy Commissioners, to settle the matter, or to report
thereon. [2 papers. Also I. 68, p. 318.]
Feb. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Earl of Salisbury added to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs.
2. To write to the Governor of Portsmouth to approve the car-
riage of the officers in the late mutiny amongst the seamen there,
and to order those who have been committed to prison to be kept
there until further notice.
3. The agent from the city and senate of Hamburg to have
audience with Commissioners from Council to-morrow at 4 p.m. in
the usual place, Sir 0. Fleming to give him notice.
4. Copies of the letters from Capt. Badiley and Mr. Longland to
be sent to the Admiralty Commissioners, to consider what may be
done in answer to their requests.
6. The petition of the Mayor, jurats, and common council of
Sandwich referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, who are to
send for any persons or witnesses they think fit, consider the powers
of Council therein, and report.
7. Lord Grey, Col. Sidney, and Col. Norton to confer with the
Lord General as to how many land soldiers can be spared from the
service for the fleet, and the place to which they may be ordered to
march, and to report.
8. The intelligence in the letter from Deal Castle, dated Jan. 30th,
to be sent to the Admiralty Commissioners.
9. To write to the Mayor of Lynn that Council, by their late
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order, did not wisli the staying of any other ships than those in-
tended for the Newfoundland fishery, and the voyage to the Isle of
May.
10. The petition of Walter Sykes referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, before whom the business mentioned already
depends.
11. The portion of the letter from Eobert Sansum, from aboard
the Briar frigate, concerning the taking of a Dutch prize which he
affirms is fit to be made into a man-of-war, to be sent to the Admi-
ralty Commissioners.
12. The Foreign Afiairs' Committee to consider Mr. Bence's letter,
dated Alicant, Dec. 18th.
15. A copy of the intelligence from Paris, dated Jan. 26th and
Feb. 5th, directed to M. Augier, to be sent to the Admiralty Com-
missioners.
16. Protection to be granted to Nathaniel Goodlad and Walter
EHbrd, owners and freighters of the Stamboleene, to keep 10 men
aboard her free from impress, for her protection from robbers, pro-
vided a list of the men be sent in.
17. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the letter from
Hull, dated Jan. 27th, concerning the fortifications of that place, and
to report.
18. The certificate of Jan. 81 from the Ordnance ofiBcers, concern-
ing the remains of powder in the hands of the powder makers upon
former contracts, with the annexed account, referred to the Ord-
nance Committee, to report.
19. The petition of Meliah Fenn referred to the Admiralty Judges,
to examiae and report.
20. The petition of merchant strangers living in the Stilyard
referred to the Foreign Affairs' Committee, who are to view their
petition to the Commissioners for assessments, consider the matter
on Wednesday week, and report.
21. Order on the petition of Alex. Fotheringham of Gowrie, Scot-
land, that the liberty he now has upon bond be continued, notwith-
standing the order for the commitment to prison of all officers and
ministers of that country now in England. The Lieutenant of the
Tower to take notice.
22. Col. John Ashurst to be permitted to rejoin his family, on
bond in 1,000?., and two sureties in 500?. each, not to act prejudicially
to the present Government. Col. Duckenfield to take the bonds.
23. William Prynne to be released from imprisonment, on his
bond in 1,000?. not to act prejudicially to the Government.
24. Gilbert Montgreife, Scotch prisoner in Chelsea College, to be
discharged, and delivered to Sir W. Brereton, and this to be signified
to the Marshal-General.
25. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to present to Parliament the
desires of the minister and congregation of Frenchmen who have
lately exercised in the chapel at Somerset House, praying that the
place, being separate from Somerset House, may be reserved for
their use, and not offered for sale with the rest of the house.
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Feb. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
26. Order that — as by a former order, the Lord General was
desired to direct the taking up of money in the northern parts, to
be distributed amongst the English soldiers lately disbanded in
Scotland, to enable them to return to their habitations, their pay
not sufficing therefor, on which order Eich. Hatter took up 300L of
Sir Thos. Widdrington — the said sum be repaid out of the exigent
moneys of Council.
27. A copy of the petition of merchant strangers inhabiting the
Stilyard to be sent to the Assessment Committee of the city of
London, and some of that Committee, with the petitioners, to attend
the Foreign Affairs' Committee on Wednesday week at 8 a.m., when
the business will be considered.
28. To enclose Mr. Scott's intelligence to Col. Cooper, Governor of
the Orkney Islands, and to desire him to have special care of the
safety of the islands. [/. 68, pp. 317-322.]
[Feb. 1.] 2. Petition of Nich. Matthews to the Admiralty Committee for
employment. Served as master of the Success under Gapt. Wothe-
redge from 1649 to 1651, and was at the taking of Barbadoes.
Returning, was twice shot through the arms in a fight with Holland
men-of-war off Plymouth, and never had any aspersion till now,
through malice. [-| page.} Annexing,
3. I. Wingfield Blount to Major Rich. Salwey. Recommends
Nicholas Matthews, master of the Success, for employ-
ment in some ship. — London, 1 Feb. 1653. [1 pcoge.]
Feb. 2. 4. Petition of Robert Davies, powder maker, to the Council of
State, for an order to the deputy of the ward to relieve him of the
coUectorship for the six months' assessment in the parish of St.
Botolph, Aldgate, where he is an inhabitant, he having accepted a
contract to make a quantity of powder for the State, which will
take up all his time, [f page.]
Feb. 2. 5. Reference thereon to the Ordnance Committee, [i page. Also
I. 68, p. 324.]
Feb. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Richard Nutt to be paid for taking the land soldiers from
Whitehall to the fleet, out of the exigent moneys of Council.
2. The speech made to Parliament by the agent from Hamburg
to be read in Council to-morrow.
5, The Ordnance Committee to require those powder makers who
have not furnished the amount of powder for which they contracted
to appear before Council, to answer for the defects.
6, 14. The petitions of John Mathewson of Copenhagen, and of
Geo. Hopkins referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to
report.
7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21. The petitions of John Hill of Yarmouth ;
of the Governor of Upnor Castle ; of Frances, widow of Wm. Stowers ;
of the Governor of Sandgate Castle ; of Chris. Stoakes, mariner ; of
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Hen. Groom, late master of the Culpepper ; and of the East India
Company, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
10. The Navy Commissioners to be informed that the Admiralty
Commissioners are in great want of men for the fleet, and that they
are to use their best endeavours to hasten them down, and to attend
the Admiralty Committee to-morrow, to acquaint them with what
has been done. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 6.]
11. To inform the Navy Victuallers that the water casks are
not yet come to the fleet, by reason whereof they cannot set sail,
and to desire them to send one of their number down to give an
account of that business.
19. The petition of James Shaw referred to the Committee for
receiving former references to the Committee for Examinations.
25. The letter of Gen. Deane, from Dalkeith of Oct. 16th, and that
of Col. Eitch to the Lord General, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, who are also' to consider the providing of 150 beds for
the soldiers in the citadel at Inverness, and 500 bandoleers for that
service, and to report their opinions on the whole matter.
26. Lord Commissioner Whitelock and Col. Sidney to write to
inform the Baron of St. Lambert that they are authorised to give
security on behalf of the public for the performance to . .of what
shall be agreed to be given him for his discovery, when it shall be
made, according to his proposition.
27. The letter to the Duke of Venice to be translated into Latin,
and sent to his secretary for transmission to him ; the Committee
appointed to treat with the secretary to inform him of the contents
of the letter, and to urge him to see justice done to the merchants,
according to the desire of the letter.
28. Sir Wm. Masham to present to Parliament the draft of an
Act for reforming the abuses which have crept into the English
clothiers' trade, and which have been complained of to Council by
various clothiers.
29. The Lord General to order 4 files of musketeers to Lundy
Island, under the command of some fit person, who shall take a
convenient portion of ammunition with him.
30. To write the Admiralty Commissioners of Council's resolution
on the conference had with Major Salwey, and on consideration of the
two reports received by him from them.
31. The proposition of the Admiralty Commissioners concerning
the furnishing of landsmen for the fleet, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, who are to make necessary provision for them,
and to consider where money may be imprested for that service, and
to give order for the issuing it to such persons as they employ
therein. [Also Vol. XXXIII, M. 7.]
32. The instructions to the generals of the fleet to be brought in
to-morrow.
33. Sir James Harrington to deliver the report from the Mint
Committee on Friday.
34. On consideration of the request from the Admiralty Commis-
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sioners for more men in the fleet, 1,200 land soldiers, besides officers,
are to be sent down, care being taken to choose fit persons.
35. To render the land soldiers more serviceable on board, one
Serjeant and two corporals are to be appointed to each 60 men. The
men to have 18s. a month and their victuals, and the officers the
same pay as when ashore, viz., a serjeant Is. Qd. a day, and a
corporal Is.
36. The officers and soldiers to perform, as far as they can, the
office of seamen, and to be ordered in the like capacity as the
rest.
37. The last list of captains sent in by the Admiralty Com-
missioners approved by Council ; the Generals of the fleet are
accordingly to give them commissions.
38. The propositions sent by the Admiralty Commissioners con-
cerning flag officers being approved by Council, the Admiralty
Commissioners and Generals of the fleet are to give order therein.
39. The Lord General to write to the Admiralty Commissioners
and inform them of the sending down of land soldiers and officers,
and that they may use their judgment as to whether they use the
officers or not. They are to provide for the land soldiers the same
as for others. [I. 68, pp. 323-329.]
Feb. 2. 8. Council of State to Lord Fairfax. The Council resumed the
Whitehall, consideration of the condition of the Isle of Man as to its civil
government and security against an enemy, and conferred with Mr.
Challoner thereupon. He told us your intention of sending thither
a Governor and other well-afl"ected English, to endeavour the refor-
mation of the manners of that people without charge to the common-
wealth, and to secure the island. We judge it necessary that the
castles, especially in this juncture of time, be manned with a com-
petent number of well-affected Englishmen, such as Council may
confide in, and that the laws in force against drunkenness, swearing,
profanation of the Lord's Day, adultery, and fornication, be put in
execution. Also that the rules for ejecting scandalous ministers in
England be observed there, and all good means used for instructing
the inhabitants in the knowledge of God, suppressing profaneness,
and bringing them, both in language, habit, laws, and aU laud-
able customs, to as near a conformity to the English as may be.
We therefore ask whether you will undertake the securing and
maintaining of the castles as aforesaid at your own charge, as the
Earl of Derby and his predecessors did, keep the island in due
obedience, and promote the reformation desired. On receipt of your
undertaking, we will remove the garrisons now there, and leave both
the civil and 'military power in the island wholly to you, or to such
Governor as you shall substitute and be responsible for. [Copy,
1 page.]
Feb. 2. 9. Col. Wm. Sydenham to the President of the Council of State.
Carisbrooke Mr. Lovell, tutor to the son of the late King, has procured a small
Castle. vessel of Hampton for his transportation to Flanders, and put all
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things here ready for their speedy departure, according to your
warrant ; but meantime Mr. MUdmay, alleging that he is not suffi-
ciently discharged of his trust without a particular order from you,
positively refuses to let the child go out of his custody, and keeps
him locked up within the compass of his own lodgings. Though I
apprehend myself sufficiently warranted by what I have seen to
have let him quietly pass, yet there having fallen out this unex-
pected forcible stop, and having received no particular commands, I
hope it vnll not be misinterpreted on my part by the Council,
whilst I apply to them for their directions herein.
P.S. Since the child's restraint, he has sent me the enclosed to be
tendered to Council. [1 page^
Feb. 2. 10. Henry Duke of Gloucester to the Council of State. I acknow-
Carisbrooke ledge with all thankfulness the many favours that you have vouch-
^^^' safed to me, from the number of which, as I exclude not your
enlarging of me so far as to pass into foreign parts, so I must desire
you would (in this) be pleased to assert your own act, which has
long endured dispute, and now suffers resistance also. Since the
time that your warrant came for my transportation, I have heard
little of my liberty, and many threats to hinder my going ; for Mr.
Mildmay has not only taken resolution to stay me, and to that pur-
pose refused to accommodate me with a bed, or blanket, or any
utensil to carry on shipboard, but locks his doors upon me, and
denies me to walk about the castle, or to enjoy that liberty which
you have always granted me, unless he be forced to it by arms or a
particular order from you. How near this comes to an obedience to
your warrant, you can best determine. In my own experience, I
find no reason to fear anything from you which may be a cancelling
of those obligations, the merit of which wiU, I hope, be valuable to
you, though it be but a mean request to have me be your obliged
servant.
P.S. — He has been offered a copy of your warrant sufficiently
attested, to be left with him for his discharge, but is not satisfied.
I beseech you, if you think it needful, require the Governor to keep
me from the violence of any that hinder my passing. Endorsed :
" H. Stuart to the Council." [1 page.']
Feb. 2. 11. Order of the Admiralty Committee that an advocate be
appointed to attend the fleet, with 8s. a day allowance. [^ pagel\
Feb. 2. 12. Like order that the Navy Commissioners, especially Mr.
Pett and Major Bourne, view the ships in two lists sent them,
and such others as they think fit, and consider of 40 to serve as
men-of-war, with 26 guns each, and report their names, date of
readiness, quality, and terms, conferring thereon with Capt. Wildy.
Feb. 2. 13. Lists above alluded to, and notes for the regulation of their
officers, &c., rough draft. [2 pages.]
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Feb. 2. Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs that the
Admiralty Judges be sent to, on the taking the examinations con-
cerning the Swedish ships, and making publication, to present the
matter of fact to this Committee on Monday, declaring to them that
the Committee does not intend thereby that there should be any
stop or delay, but they are to proceed according to justice. [/. 132,
p. 64.]
Feb. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The intelligence received concerning the Isles of Orkney,
Shetland, or Zetland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee,
who are to consider what' should 'be done for their security, prepare
letters to their Governors, and bring them in to Council with
speed.
4. The petition of Henry Hills, stationer of London, referred to
the Committee for reviving former references to the late Cont-
mittee for Examinations.
5,7. The petitions of Nathaniel Tidderley, andof the Company of
the Ship Exchange, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
6. The petition of Nath. Temms of London referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs.
9. Order, on the petition of John Gunter, of Clifford's Inn, that
Mr. Creed bring his charges against him to Council on Wednesday.
11. The papers and petitions which Mr. Reddall and Mr. Woodcot
have exhibited to Council to be looked up, and brought in on
Monday.
12. Order on the petition of Henry Hunt and other freighters of
the ship African, that protection for a fit number of men is to be
given them when the fleet is ready to go out. [/. 68, pp. 838, 834.]
13. 100^. to be advanced for the maintaining of the intelligence
sent to Capt. Bishop, and to write to that person that in future he
is to correspond with Mr. Scott.
14. Order on petition of Huet Leat, merchant, that the Com-
mittee for Foreign Affairs look into the former proceedings in that
business, speak with the Admiralty Judges, and report.
15. Order on petition of Oliver Fitz -Williams, that the bond
mentioned, entered into by order of Council, be discharged and
given up to him.
16. 17. The petitions of Henry Sefton, and of Rich. Jennings of
Sittingbourne against him, referred to the Committee for reviving
references made to the late Committee for Examinations, who are to
hear both parties, and report.
18. The papers of the Eastland merchants referred to the Com-
mittee for Foreign Affairs.
19. The intelligence last night received concerning Ireland to be
copied, and sent to the Commissioners in Ireland.
20. The intelligence received to-day relating to the preparations
of the Dutch, and the letter from Yarmouth to be copied, and sent
to the Admiralty Committee.
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Feb. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
21. The petition of Lord Clinton and others referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee, to report.
24. To write to the Company of Adventurers in the great level of
the Fens that all the hemp they sow for the next years shall
be taken for the commonwealth at 3s. per stone, to be delivered at
Wisbeach and Lynn.
2.5. The paper from M. Barriere to be considered next Monday,
with the draft of the Act for opening trade to Bordeaux and other
ports of France. Members to attend at that time.
26. Mr. Scott to move Parliament to consider the draft of the Act
forbidding correspondence with the United Provinces, as intelligence
prejudicial to the commonwealth has lately been sent there from
England. Also to consider what may be done to prohibit the trans-
portation to the United Provinces of contraband goods, they having
made a law against the transport of all such goods from those countries
hither.
27. To write to Yarmouth, Harwich, and the northern ports, that
notwithstanding the former order that ships should not leave those
ports until convoys were appointed, several ships have gone without,
and have been taken by the enemy, to the impoverishment of the
commonwealth and the encouragement of the enemy ; and to let
them know that ships are setting out to clear the seas, and to desire
them to forbear going out until further order. [/. 89, pp. 3-6.]
Feb. 3. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The debate concerning the Bill of oblivion resumed, and
Whitelock to endeavour to report it to Parliament to-da}'.
2. The Committee for preparing the Bill for an equaPrepresentation
having requested this Committee to consider how the proportion of
members for Scotland may be distributed, this Committee think it
cannot properly be done till Parliament has ascertained the number
of members. [1.138,^.51.]
Feb. 3. 14. Order of the Committee for reviving the references to the
former Committee for Examinations. According to an order of
Council of 8 Nov., we have considered the translation of the learned
book called Mare Olausuvi, and of a reward fit for the translator,
and finding the work very exactly performed, and evidencing much
judgment, care, and industry, and that it was done by special order
■ of the Committee for Foreign Affairs, we think that the book being
now rendered English, and learnedly asserting the rights and
interests of this commonwealth in the adjacent seas, and published,
will be of good use for these and future times ; and that the translator
and publisher deserves 200?. for his pains, out of the exigent money
of the Council. [1 page.]
Feb. 3. 15. Major Eich. Salwey to the Admiralty Commissioners, Chatham.
Noon, I send you an enclosure of the proceedings of the Irish and Scotch
Wliitehall. Committee. All the water and cask are despatched to the fleet,
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and three agents have been sent to attend to the business. Your
last complaint was groundless. The navy deputy treasurer has
advanced 15,000Z. for the present exigencies of the person you
mention, and as he represents his further necessities he shall be
supplied. I send a copy of the resolves of Parliament for the en-
couragement of merchant ships in the service. [2 pages.] Enclosing,
15. I. Order in the Committee for Ireland and Scotland, that
Commissioner Dobbins and Mr. Rowe assist the officers in
the Lord General and Col. Ingoldsby's regiments, in buying
and sending down sea-beds, rugs, (be. for the soldiers now
going to sea, hiring a hetch if needful. — Feb. 3. [Co'py,
i page.]
15. II. Irish and Scotch Committee to the Admiralty Committee.
1,000 men of the Lord General and Col. Ingoldsby's
regiments are ordered to be shipped for sea service, and for
their better accommodation, we have ordered them pay on
the army's account to 21 Feb., after tuhich you are to taJce
them into navy pay. — Whitehcdl, S Feb. 1653. [Copy, 4^
page.]
Feb. 3. 16. MajorSalwey to the Navy Commissioners. The Committee will
3 p.m. write you an accoimt of all that comes to hand. Mr. Creed has
returned ; the victuallers have acquainted him with what was men-
tioned in your letter. The enclosed papers show you the state of
the ships, and what is done about sending more men. One of the
Navy Commissioners will be with me this afternoon and they will
quicken what is only effected in part.
The Admiralty Court have no contracts in writing, but have
directed the victuals to be put on board the ships in the river. I
have sent Mr. Gauden to Portsmouth. The soldiers from the Lieut.-
Colonel and Col. Ingoldsby's regiments are to be sent aboard at Deal
and Dover.
Parliament will treat matters of religion every Friday, and have
directed the Committee for Propagating the Gospel to sit to-day.
On a report from the Commissioners in Ireland, the House has granted
Lady Ormond 500?. in hand and 2,000L a year. [^ pages, shorthand,
UTideciphered.]
Feb. 3. 17. Charles Longland to Capt. Badiley. There is only one letter
Leghorn, arrived from England, and that from Mr. Blackborne, the secretary,
who does not so much as mention the Great Duke's demand, or the
ships in the Straits, but says that he hopes that within a month 200
sail with 22,000 men will be ready to go to sea. Also that the French
Ambassador desired, in the name of his King, a confirmation of the
ancient league between the two nations, as also the restitution of the
ships taken from them by the Parliament ships, to which answer was
made that if the French would substitute Commissioners to come to
account, and make good what they had taken from us. Parliament
would readily embrace the occasion. That the preliminary article was
sealed with the Portuguese Ambassador on -^ Jan., and Col. Thom-
r,. K
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son and the rest of the Admiralty Committee went down to Chatham
the same day. That they have received our letters, and notice the
arrival of the Phcenix at Naples. It is reported amongst our nation
here that Parliament wiU comply with the Great Duke in all things,
seeing he aifords protection to their ships, hut our long lying in
port makes the world weary of us. I wish Capt. Cos had conde-
scended to the [Vice-] King's motion rather than have gone to prison,
which brings disgrace and contempt upon the Parliament's com-
manders, and except the Parliament at home resents it in some high
manner, it will grow customary amongst the Italian princes, and
consequently make every man fly their service.
Captains Cox and Reeves have been furnished with 6,000 crowns
at Naples, so you must send me more bills payable to Geo. Smith ;
you cannot send bills for less than 10,000 dollars for the State's
ships' occasions, besides the bills which I sent you to subscribe with
me for 30,000 dollars upon account of the advance money. I am
at my wits' ends for money, and there is none to be had by ex-
change. I approve of your motion about the ship at Genoa, and
wiU write to Mr. Wright ; if Mr. Redman agrees, it will be best to
let 16 of the 20 guns come hither to supply the 4 ships here. Peter
Whiting's ships will be I'eady to sail in three days ; but you must
send an order to each commander here, or they will not spare any
men. I hope to prevail with Mr. Poole to land the goods when he
returns. The Dutch have a great ship coming from Holland, with
ammunition and provisions, and 400 men. I send 2 barrels of tar
and some canvas, and the pistols and bullets are not ready yet.
[2 pages. Gopy^
Feb 4, Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs, that the
Admiralty Judges be requested to state the facts on examination
about the Swedish ships, but not to delay their proceedings therein.
[/. 132, p. 63.]
Feb. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to Capt. Hatsell to use all expedition in putting forth
the Little President, which lately brought a Dutch prize into
Plymouth.
3. The petition of Major-Gen. Hugh O'Neill, for leave to transport
Irish soldiers to serve the King of Spain, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to confer with the Lord General and report.
4. The letter to the adventurers in the great level of the Fens,
encouraging them to grow hemp there, and the warrant to the Navy
Committee directing them to receive the same at 3s. per stone, to be
signed and sent.
6. To write to Mr. Mildmay not to hold Henry Stuart in restraint,
but to give him his liberty, and observe the directions given to the
Governor of the island concerning him, and to allow him all things
necessary for a sea voyage.
6. The Admiralty Judges to report the damage sustained by the
owners of the Sarah, Thos. Grant, master, by reason of its seizure-
in Brazil by the Portuguese, according to the proofs given to the
Admiralty Committee.
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"Feb. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
7. Sir John Bourchier to communicate with the Lord General
what he has heard from Mr. Rymer concerning robberies in York-
shire by companies of armed men, and desire him to send some
forces there to suppress them.
9. The iatelligence received to-night, concerning the state of the
Dutch fleet, to be sent to the Generals of the fleet.
11. The order of Parliament of the 8rd instant, concerning the
giving in of a list of Scottish prisoners taken in the war, and an
account of how they have been disposed of, referred to the Com-
mittee for reviving the references made to the late Committee
for Examinations, to make a list and bring it to Council, with an
account of such as are in want, and their opinion of what should
be allowed them for subsistence during their restraint.
12. Coimcil to sit to-morrow at 5 p.m., to receive from the Admi-
ralty Committee an account of the state of the fleet ; members in
town to have notice.
13. The answer read to the paper of Sieur de Bordeaux recom-
mitted to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
14. The articles to be proposed to the Portuguese Ambassador
approved, and to be translated into Latin and delivered to him.
1-5. The examination of Claus Albertsen, taken on oath, to be
sent to Mr. Dorislaus, to make use of for the commonwealth.
16. Rich. Bond, waterman, to be discharged from the service,
being unfit by reason of sickness and other infirmities.
17. The petition of Josias Dewy, powder maker, referred to the
Ordnance Committee to report.
18. Jeremiah Luther, waterman, to be discharged from impress
on account of unfitness for service.
20. 24. The petition of John Bence, merchant, and Capt. Peter de
Mere, referred to the Committe for Foreign Affairs.
21. Order on petition of Eliz. Alkin, widow, on behalf of Thos.
Budd, prisoner in "Newgate, that on his producing a certificate from a
physician that his condition is as alleged, liberty for 3 months be
granted him for his recovery, in order to his departure out of the
realm, according to the Act of Parliament requiring all priests and
Jesuits to depart this nation, provided he give security not to act
to the prejudice of the commonwealth, nor to exercise the priestly
office.
22. The petition of John Dunn, late Marshall of Gloucester, with
his account of moneys disbursed for the keeping of the Scotch
prisoners, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider
what is due to him, and out of what treasury it may be paid, and
report.
23. The petition of Thos. Ladd referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee, to report.
26. The order of Parliament of the 1st instant, referring to Council
the translation of a letter from the Queen of Sweden dated 13
November, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to prepare
an answer.
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Feb. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
27. A like order concerning a letter from Herald Appleboom, agent
from the Queen of Sweden, referred to the said Committee, to report
what is fit to be done in the business contained therein.
28. The letters from the consuls, pro-consuls, and burgomasters of
Lubec, referred to Council by order of Parliament, also referred to
the said Committee, to report what is fit to be offered to Parliament.
29. 30, 37, 38. Like references on like orders on the letter from
the cantons of Switzerland ; the letter from the Senate and Council
of Cologne ; the remonstrance of Jacob Jacobson of Lubec ; and the
letter from the Portuguese Ambassador Extraordinary.
39. The business concerning dipt money in Ireland, represented
to Parliament by the Commissioners there and referred to Council,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider what can
be done to prevent the clipping of money, and report.
40. The Navy Commissioners to use all diligence in sending down
men to the fleet, Council having heard from the Admiralty Com-
missioners that there is still a want. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 18 ;
/. 39, pp. 6-12, 17.]
Feb. ^j. 19. Capt.Rich.Badiley to the [Navy Committee.] Some of the ene-
Leghorn. mies' ships lay out of sight, in hopes that ours, seeing only a smaller
strength than themselves, might be tempted out, but the deceiver is
deceived, and their admiral has been lost upon the rocks. Not know-
ing what door might be opened for the ships in the Mould to break
their way forth, I hastened hither, but find the enemy number 16
sail, so that nothing can be done at present, nor likely to be effected
until a considerable strength is got together to come in upon them.
The loss of the above ship has occasioned the impressing of 3 more
merchant ships into their service, so that they will now number 30,
besides another arrived at Cadiz 3 weeks since, carrying 60 pieces
of ordnance and 400 men, which is expected here daily for their
admiral to embark upon.
There are only 6 ships of the commonwealth in these parts, and
they are not well manned, many being slain and lamed, but several
merchantmen have been impressed into the service, which makes the
number 20 sail, besides a fire-ship I have bought ; but these mer-
chant ships impressed will be little better manned than when they
carried merchants' goods.
However, if it pleases God to open a way that the greatest part of
our ships can join, and that it will not be judged too great a pre-
sumption, I shall endeavour to fight the enemy, that the ships in
this Mould may Vjc freed.
I doubt not but the Council of State and you have our
affaii's under consideration ; some assistance is most necessary,
not only in respect to the honour of the nation, which is so much
concerned in this transaction, at a place which may be called the
centre of trade, and upon which is the eye of all Europe, but it is
reported that Prince Rupert may be here every day, with his prizes
from the West Indies ; and if he comes before our conjunction,
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the disorders our mariners may be put to cannot be foreseen. If 6
ships had been sent out to us wlien it was first known in what a
condition we were, or when General Blake and Sir Geo. Ayscue's
fleet met, I believe we had been in England, and had assisted in the
last engagement against the Dutch, whereas now a considerable part
of the nation's strength lies at no easj- charge, and to little or no
purpose.
Our letters from Naples intimate that the prize formerly mentioned
is left there, until it is determined by the Parliament of England and
the Spanish Ambassador whether we shall go to law for her in the
court of that foreign Prince or not, but the commanders of oui-
frigates and others imprisoned about it are set free, and the captains
are on board their ships, and the Vice-King has promised more civil
carriage for the future. I suppose some resentment will be shown
the Spanish Ambassador that our commanders should be imprisoned,
and the nation's goods sequestered upon such a pretence as this,
making us a scorn to our enemies.
The Dutch lately took a small English vessel called the Spy, as
she was lading currants at Zante, also another at Alicant, and last
week they took a parcel of tin out of another belonging to Mr.
Longland and other English merchants ; their insolence being
reported to the Great Duke, he replied that it must go upon account
of the frigate [Phcenix], which was a very different affair. [3^ pages,
uith duplicate of the letter off—:]
Feb. -j^. 20. Copy of the above letter. [3 pages.]
Feb. 5. 21. Petition of Nath. Goodlad, Hen. Chowne, and Fras. Fowke,
freighters of the Thomas Bonadventure, to the Council of State,
for an order to Capt. Badiley to i-elease the said ship, so that the
master, George Hughes, may have no plea to divert his contract
and ruin the petitioners, but prosecute his voyage with his
lading to London, with the like freedom as the Richard and William
which came from the same port, Cyprus, and did not unlade.
Petitioners freighted the ship in October 1651, to lade at Scanderoon
and Cyprus, and then proceed to London, and insm-ed her upon that
account, but the master, contrary to the charter party, and for his
particular interest of monthly pay, refused to set sail from Cyprus
with the African and Dart frigates, and steered towards Leghorn,
when he might have been in England on 18 Aug. last, as well as
others. Knowing his error, and to defeat petitioners of their rights,
he and his owners contrived to get more than the full freight, and
pawned the goods, and the master now pretends that he has been
forced by Capt. Badiley to unlade the goods at Porto Longone, and
to give the ship up for the service of the commonwealth, which will
be the ruin of the petitioners and their families. [1 j^age.]
Feb. 5. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee to report. [/. 39,
p. 20.]
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Feb. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To wi'ite to the Generals of the fleet Council's good acceptance
of their readiness in the service, and also that of their captains.
2. To write to the Mayor of Rochester to take notice of his
willingness to serve the public in hastening out the fleet.
3. The Admiralty Committee to give direction for hastening out
the fleet to their rendezvous with aU speed.
4. To write the Navy Commissioners to make out biUs to the
Treasurer of the Navy, to pay Gen. Blake SI., Vice-Admiral Penn
21., and Maj. Bourne 1^. a day, for their entertainment for last year's
service. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 22.]
5. Thanks from Council to be sent to the Admiralty Commissioners,
for their great pains in hastening out the fleet.
6. To write the Mayor of Weymouth to continue out the scout
boats, and to tell him that the other part of his letter is referred to
the Navy Commissioners.
7. The order from the Admiralty Committee, concerning the
entertainment of midshipmen on board the general ships for the
year ensuing, approved.
8. The letter from the Mayor of Weymouth of the 2nd instant,
with his account, referred to the Navy Commissioners. [Also Vol.
XXXIIL, No. 23.]
9. The Admiralty Judges to set at liberty Capts. John Taylor and
Anthony Young, committed to the Fleet for neglect of duty in the
late engagement with the Dutch, taking security for their appear-
ance when required to answer the charges against them.
10. Council having seen Wm. Hubj'^'s receipt for 60Z. for service
to the State, do not think fit to make him any further allowance,
and this answer is to be returned to him.
12. The letter from the Commissioners in Ireland, and other papers
touching the Earl of Cleveland, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee. [/. 39, pp. 18-20.]
Feb. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Thomas Allen referred to the Committee for
reviving the references made to the late Committee for Examina-
tions, to examine the petitioner and report.
3. The petition of Thomas Woodcot to be considered with the
business depending between him and John ReddaU.
4. The business of the Earl of Clanrickard to be considered to-
morrow.
5. That of the Mint next Thursday.
6. That of the Post Office this day week.
7. To call upon Mr. Blackborne for a copy of the list of the
captains of the fleet.
8. The Irish and Scotch Committee to hasten their report upon
the 'case of Mr. Jessop and Mr. Moore, and also of Lieut.-General
Fleetwood, in reference to the Post Office, and to send it in this day
week.
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Vol. XXXIII.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
9. Order on petition of Hammond Ward, Nathaniel Manton, and
other merchants of London, for protection for a ship's company boimd
for the Canaries, that the Admiralty Committee confer with the
Navy Commissioners thereupon, to ascertain a time when protection
may be given.
10. The petition of James Kendall referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to confer with the Lord General, and report.
11. Council having considered the settling of the oifice for the
sale of Dutch prizes for the advantage of the commonwealth, it is
ordered, —
That Mr. Say report to Parliament the under-written particulars
about appointing a check upon that office, as a part of the bill now
in his hands ; viz. :
That Clement Oxenbridge, check to the Collectors for Prize Goods,
be check to the office for the sale of Dutch prizes.
That the 250?. a year allowed him for the first office, be raised to
SOOl. in consideration of the second.
That 501. a year be allowed him for two clerks to be emiDloved in
the port of London.
That the under- written persons be appointed deputy checks in
the out-ports, at the salaries set down.
Bristol
Plymouth
Falmouth
Weymouth
Lyme
Poole
Portsmouth
Isle of Wight
Southampton
Dover
Deale
Sandwich
Yarmouth, &C;
Thomas Speed
!■ James Blackburn
-Toby Berry
-John Trehearne
> Thomas Wade
- Thomas Lucas
20 per annum,
50
40
30
40
30
The allowances to begin from 27 last July, the time when he [Oxen-
bridge] began his employment.
12. The petition of Anne HoUister referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to report.
13. To answer the petition of John Poyntell of Dieppe, that
Council cannot grant what is desired.
14. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider what may be
done for providing hemp and other Eastland commodities necessary
for shipping, to be imported from Hamburg, and what use may be
made of the agent from that city now here.
15. Note to lookup Mr. Purie's petition, and send it to the Lish
and Scotch Committee according to reference.
16. Capt. Harris of the ship Middleborough to be discharged from
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the command, for neglect of duty. {Also Vol. XXXIII., No.
24.J
17. Capt. Edward Witheridge, of the prize ship Marie, appointed
captain of the Middleborough, and Wm. Tuniek captain of the
Marie prize. The Generals of the fleet to give them commis-
sions.
19. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Love, Mr. Gurdon,
and Mr. Cawley, to be .a Committee to consider the papers con-
cerning the business between Mr. Woodcot and Mr. Eeddall, and
report. [/. 39, pp. 21-29.]
Feb. 7. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
I. In case the Admiralty Judges do not bring in the case of the
Swedish ships as appointed, they are to be sent unto to bring it in
on Wednesday, without fail.
3. The petition of John Helmes to be considered on Wednesday,
and the papers relating thereto brought in.
4. To report to Council, on the petition of Nath. Temms, that he
should have license to import the goods free from confiscation by
the Navigation Act, on his making oath of the truth of his
narrative.
6. The list of clerks and deputies to be employed under Mr.
Oxenbridge, as clerk of the check to the Dutch prize office, with
their salaries, to be reported to Council, for insertion, if they think
fit, in the Act to be offered to Parliament for settling that
business.
7. The petition of Huet Leate to be considered this day week.
8. That of John Mathewson on Wednesday, and the letters from
Mr. WiUoughby, and other papers thereon, to be looked up and
brought in.
9. The petition of George Hopkins to be considered on Wednes-
day.
10. That of Peter de Mere of Dieppe, for protection for the
fishermen of Dieppe in their fishing on the coast of Sussex, as
desired by the Governor in his letter of 26 Dec, to be considered on
Friday, and the said letter to be brought in.
II. The letter and papers from [Hich.] Bradshaw, and the papers
of the Hamburg agent to be considered on Wednesday.
12. The petition of Richard Beare for the consulship at Lisbon
to be considered at the close of the treaty of jieace with the
Portugal Ambassador.
13. The petition of the town of Sandwich to be considered on
Wednesday.
14. Order on the letter of Alex. Bence from Alicant, — asking how
to dispose of the guns he has taken up, which were cast away in
some of Rupert's ships driven iipon that shore, and also what to do
al;out taking English ships into the State's service, as Mr. Longland
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writes him to do, — to report that Council should write to Bence to
take up the ships, and that what he undertakes for the service, this
State will make good. As to the guns, he is to use them, if needful,
to furnish such ships as he takes into the service ; and if not, to take
the first opportunity to send them to England.
15. The petition of John Bence, merchant, referred to the
Admiralty Judges, and on his proving the matter by oath in
their court, they are to certify the state of the case. [I. 132, pp.
65-69.]
Feb. 7. 25. Order in the Admiralty Committee, on reference by the Council
of State of the petition of Capts. Edw. Thompson of the Euth, and
Edw. Witheridge of the Good Success — pleading that Thompson
by Sir Geo. Ayscue's warrant shipped 6 passengers and Witheridge
3 for Barbadoes, who suffered there for their fidelity, and begging
an order for allowance for their diet at 7^d. a day for the voyage,
being 10 months and 20 days — referring the case to the Navy Com-
missioners to examine ^and report. [1 pcige.l
Feb. 7. 26. Charles^Longland to Robert Blackborne. I caused the Parlia-
Leghorn. ment paper as to the advance of the seamen's wages to be pub-
lished on board the Leopard and Bonadventure, and sent it to Capt.
Badiley at Porto Longone, so that the seamen there may likewise
rejoice. I am glad Parliament has set things in such good order in
relation to seamen, that they may cheerfully go forward in the
service. I am also glad that the French have sent an embassage to
Parhament, and wish a good peace were made with them, especially
while the war with Holland lasts. God prosper those great JDrepara-
tions the State is now making for the sea ; I wish they may meet
with good commanders and fighting men.
You will hear what an affront the Vice-King of Naples has put
upon Capt. Cox, in imprisoniag him about an empty prize taken by
the frigates ; the necessity our ships are put to for these Princes'
ports makes them trample upon us, but I hope the State will resent
it at home to the Spanish Ambassador ; the assistance of four
ships from England, with 800 spare men, woxild make us masters of
these seas, or at least put the ships into a condition to fight for it.
I am freighting a ship with commodities for England, and would
send yours and Col. Thomson's Florence wine, but doubt whether
it may not be a transgression of some of the Acts of Parliament.
The merchant ships that were in Porto Longone are come to Porto
Ferraro, to discharge their goods and enter into the State's service,
so that if you send men, they may be soon at sea. [1 j pages.]
Feb. 8. 27. Petition of the Society of Merchant Adventurers of Bristol
to Parliament, for confirmation of their orders and the orders of the
Navy Committee. Have transported calfskins and Welsh butter,
according to the book of rates, and several orders of the Navy
Committee, and paid customs, yet have been informed against by
one Meazy therefor, and summonetl to ajjpear in the Exchequer this
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day, when judgment will be craved against them. Petitioned theNavy
Committee, who ordered their opinion thereon to be reported to the
House. By these persecutions petitioners are reduced to very great
straights and confusion, being not only likely to be undone, but the
whole commerce of the city to be ruined unless relieved, as no
man will hereafter be encouraged to deal, should petitioners be
unsafe by what they have done, by virtue of orders. \_Gofy, 1|
pages.] Annexing,
27. I. Report of the Navy Com/mittee to the House that order
should he given for discharge of the informations against
the petitioners, they having acted according to the book of
rates. — 4 Dec. 1652. [1^ pages.]
27. II- Order in Parliament referring the above petition to the
Navy Committee, who are to determine the business, and
air proceedings in the Court of Exchequer against the
petitioners thereupon to be stayed until further order,
[h page.]
Feb. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceediags.
1. The report from the Admiralty Committee, concerning the
license to the ships of Dartmouth to go to the Isle of May, to be
considered next Monday.
2. The representation of the Admiralty Judges in the case of
Thos. Boone, merchant of London, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to consider how it may be recommended to the
Portuguese Ambassador, and report.
3. Sir Hen. Vane to present to Parhament the letter from the
Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee of the 8th, desiring
400?. to be advanced to the clerks of the check for the use of the
sick and wounded at sea, and to request them to give order for the
payment of the money out of the Navy treasury, it being necessary
for accommodating the fleet now to set sail.
4. To recommend the Admiralty Committee to order the Dutch
prize, with 15 iron gnins, in custody of Capt. Sansum, commander of
the Briar, to be fitted out for service. [AlsoVol. XXXIII., No. 28.]
,5. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee, concerning
the appointing of the ships for the Northern Guard, that the Kathe-
rine, Mayflower, Weymouth pink, Swan, Old Warwick, Adventure,
and John, and others in the river, out of which men have been
taken by the Generals for the manning of the fleet, be appointed
therefor ; the Admiralty Committee to give them orders for the best
performing of their service. [Also Vol. XXXIII. , No. 29.]
6. Mr. Wallop, Col. Fielder, Mr. Love, Col. Thomson, and Col.
Morley to be a Committee to consider the proposals of Peter Priaulx
and others of Southampton, concerning the finding of coal in Hants,
and report.
8, ] 3. The petitions of Thos. Bulli'n, shijiwright, and of Eliz. Rookes,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
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Feb. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
10. A protection to be given to Richard Goodman, waterman,
from being impressed for service at sea, he being the only son of
his mother, who is 80 years old, and has lost two sons in the
service.
11. The petition of Nathan Wright and others referred to the
Committee for Foreign Aifairs.
12. That of Alex. Bence and others referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee.
14. To answer to the petition of Capt. Thos. Tutty, for a commission
for a private man-of-war, that Council wiU consider it when they
grant any commissions of that nature. [I. 39, pp. 28-31.]
Feb. 9. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. The Admiralty Judges to attend on Friday, to give a better
account of what was required about the Swedish ships, the Com-
mittee not being satisfied with that returned this morniag, and not
to fail to bring the full state of the case of the said ships.
3. The reference of Council of 7 Feb., about procuring hemp and
other Eastland goods from Hamburg, and about what use can be
made therein of the Hamburg agent nowhere, referred to Col. Sidney
and five others, who are likewise to consider any propositions from
any persons for furnishing pitch, tar, and other commodities for
shipping, and on the whole, to report how the State may be best
furnished therewith.
7. The business of the Stilyard to be considered on Friday.
[1. 132, pp. 70-71.]
Feb. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on the petition of Robert Inglish and Alexander
Finlaw, that Lord Commissioner Lisle hasten his report to Parlia-
ment concerning the Frost family, that report containing what is
desired by the petitioners.
2. The petition of the clerks, messenger, and labourers of the
Tower referred to the Ordnance Committee.
8. That of Thomas Johnson referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee.
9. That of Margaret Colcot, of the Isle of Man, widow, and her
children, to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
10. Mr. Thmioe to peruse the account of the Marshal of Wiadsor
Castle, for keeping some Scotch prisoners there, and Mr. Frost to pay
what is due to him from the exigent moneys of Council.
11. Copies of last year's orders concerning the commitment of
John Gunter to be looked out, and brought in.
12. The Serjeant-at-arms to give an account why Gunter has had
his liberty, contrary to order.
13. A copy of the charge against him by Creed to be made
out and given him.
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14. The Lord General's regiment, out of which .500 men were
taken for the fleet, to be recruited to the former number, and he to
be desired to give his officers orders accordingly.
15, 16. The paper read in answer to the Sieur de Bordeaux ap-
proved, and to be delivered him by the Commissioners of Council
appointed to meet him, to-morrow at 4 p.m. at Whitehall. Fleming
to give him notice, and attend him.
17. The Committee that treats with the Portuguese Ambassador to
meet him next Friday at 5 p.m., to deliver Council's answer to his
articles and papers. Fleming to gi^'e him notice, &c.
18. The letter of Major Wade to the Lord General, with enclosed
papers relating to the late garrison of Gloucester, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee.
19. John Wetwang, nominated by the Admiralty Committee to
the command of the small Dutch prize at Newcastle, approved of
The General of the fleet to give him a commission for the vessel,
which is to be called the Sparrow. [Also Vol. XXXIII., .No. 30.]
20. Order on petition of Capt. Charles Saltonstall, for liberty on
bail, that he be released from the Fleet prison, on bond with two
securities in the Admiralty Court, to appear there upon summons.
The Admiralty Judges to see this put in execution, and to prepare a
trial against him and other captains committed for the same cause.
21. The like order for Capt. Chapman. [J. 39, pp. 31-35.]
Feb. 9. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. An order of Parliament of 3 Feb., committing to this Com-
mittee the Bill of oblivion for Scotland, read.
2. Also a like order of 3 Feb., for protecting the deputies during
their service, and for giving power to the Commissioners for Admi-
nistration of Justice in Scotland to remove sheriffs and commissaries
unworthy the service, and to supply their places with meet persons.
3. 5. 'The deputies being called in, the Bill of oblivion is read to
them. They thank Parliament and the Commissioners for their
favours, and pray a copy of the Bill, but this not being parliamentary,
it cannot be granted. It is again read to them leisurely, that they
may take notes, and they request to be heard further before it is
passed, and withdraw.
4. Order that the orders concerning the deputies' protection, and
touching sheriffs and commissaries, be sent to the Commissioners for
Justice in Scotland next post ; and copies to be delivered to the
deputies.
6. Order that Sir Hen. Vane, jun.. Sir Art. Hesilrigge, Lord Chief
Justice St. John, Major Salwey, Col. Fenwick, and Mr. Darley, con-
sider who should be excepted out of the Act of oblivion for Scot-
land, and report. Mr. Downing to attend them.
7. Whitelock to prepare a clause concerning bondage tenures,
wardships, and other services, and touching hereditary offices and
sheiiffwicks, to be inserted, by the order of Parliament of 3 Feb., in
the Act of oblivion for Scotland, and report.
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10. The clerk and Mr. Baker to desire Mr. Whitelock to meet this
Committee on Friday at 7 a.m., to consult on the Bill of oblivion for
Scotland. [J. 138, pp. 52-54.]
Feb. 9. Committee to confer with Scotch deputies to the Commissioners
Westminster, for Justice in Scotland. We send you the orders of Parliament
concerning protection of the deputies sent from Scotland, and con-
cerning the sheriffs and commissaries in Scotland, the execution
whereof we commend to yovi. [/. 138, p. 54.]
Feb. 10. 31. Order in the Committee of Parliament for petitions, on report
from the Sub-Committee to whom the petition of the Committee for
taking the accounts of the commonwealth was referred, that the case
be reported to Parliament by Maj.-Gen. Harrison, with the opinion
that the members, viz., John Greensmith, Rich. "Wilcox, Wm.
Maddyson, Nich. Bond, Hen. Broad, and Henry and Pierce Eobinson ,
have constantly attended the service for 3 years ended 11 Oct. last,
should have 200f. a year each in Irish or Scotch lands, with interest
till conveyance thereof to them, in any county they desire. The
same allowance to be made to Thos. Richardson, a member of the
Committee called to employment in Ireland. AJso that the said
allowance be paid them in future out of monies in the treasury.
Also that John Greensmith should have 500Z. for extra services.
[2 pages.']
Feb. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The former order for reporting to Parliament the case of Mr.
Cooke and other English prisoners to be looked out, and the reporter
to hasten it.
2. The Committee on the business of Mr. Wood cot and Mr. Reddall
to meet to examine it, to summon both parties to attend that they
may be heard, and to report.
4. The letter from the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland, of
Jan. 24th, desiring that Daniel Hutchinson and John Preston, alder-
men of Dublin, be paid their contract for 10,000 suits of clothes for the
army there, referred to the Army Committee, to make speedy pay-
ment, the letters from thence certifying their performance having
been detained by contrary winds.
5. The Admii'alty Committee to consider fit persons to fill the
places of vice-admirals in maritime counties where they are wanting,
and to report their names.
7. Two of the Committee for reviving references to the late Com-
mittee for Examinations to be a quoram ; Col. Wauton and Sir John
Trevor added to that Committee.
8. Col. Sidney, Mr. Strickland, Col. Purefoy, and Sir Hen. Mild-
may to be a Committee to treat with the French agent, they being
the former Committee.
9. The petition of Thos. Waring referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to report.
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10. The letter from the Commissioners of Parliament in Scotland,
dated Leith the 5th inst., referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
11. The Lieutenant of the Tower to bring before Council to-
morrow such Scotch ministers as are in his custody, viz., Robert
Douglas, James Hamilton, John Smith, and Andrew Kerr.
12. The paper of Nathaniel Reading to Council, and his letter
to the Lord General referred to the Admiralty Committee.
14. Mr. Scott to communicate to the justices of peace in
Westminster the iliteUigence concerning John George, of Gardener's
Lane, Westminster, and to desire them to withdraw his license for
keeping a victualling and tippling house, or to suppress him if not
licensed.
15. Order on petition of the Levant merchants, — setting forth that
the Samson and other of their ships returning from Turkey were
obliged, on account of the Dutch men-of-war in the Mediterranean,
to put into harbour on the coast of Italy, and to land their silks and
fine goods, and their ships being now taken into the service of the
State, because of the dangerousness of those seas by the Dutch, they
cannot import them as usual ; and praying that bringing them over-
land to Dunkirk, they may import them from there without seizure ;
— that Mr. Mildmay report to Parliament that Charles Longland,
agent at Leghorn, represented the necessity of landing the said
goods, and Council, on consideration of the state of affairs there,
ordered him to take the said ships into the service as men-of-war,
and sent him several blank commissions for commanders and officers
for them, whereby the vessels which should have brought home the
goods are diverted from their employment, and the procuring other
English ships to lade them will be extremely difficult ; wherefore
Parliament is moved to consider what shall be done in the matter.
16. The Admiralty Committee to consider of appointing a convoy
for bringing arms from Hull to the Tower, and the warrant of the
Lord General to the Commissary of Arms to be sent thither. [Also
Vol. XXXIII., No. 32.]
17. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare an answer to
the letter from the cantons of Switzerland to Parliament, referred to
Council, and report.
18. To write to the Army Committee to pay to the Lord General's
regiment of 1,200 men the two months' pay due last Saturday.
20. To prepare a paper in answer to one from M. de Bordeaux,
concerning Maj. Rheterford, a commander in the French King's
service, being detained in prison, signifying that having examined
the papers against him. Council finds that he held intelligence with
the enemy, and that his employment was as a spy ; upon which
charge he was committed to prison, and is continued in restraint.
21. The petition of the officers employed in the sale of delinquents'
estates referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider what
may be offered to Parliament for supplying that money, and report.
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22. The petition of John Grace, of Court Town, Kilkenny, re-
ferred to the same, to state the matter of fact, peruse such testimonials
as he shall produce, and report. [/. 39, pp. 86-44,]
Feb. 10. 33. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. TheGene-
Whitehall. ralg^ being at the rendezvous in the Swinn, complain of want of
men. Give an account of your proceedings therein, and also of
what victuals are in the victuallers' hands, and in what places.
[| page.] Enclosing,
33. I. Extract of two letters from, the Generals of the fleet : — S Feb.
Neither men nor ships appear ; all depends on their coming
down, that ive inay sail for the other channel.
Feb. 9. Many ships are covie, but there is great want of seamen.
Unless these are hastened doiun, tve may either lose the
wind to get into the other channel, or be obliged to go before
we are fit. \_^page^
Feb. 10. 34. Abstract presented by Wm. Jessop to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, of the case relating to the Post Ofhce, viz. : —
Thos . Witherings, deceased, by virtue of letters patent of
15 March 7 Charles I., and an assignment from Wm. Frizell, was
solely possessed of the office of Postmaster of England for foreign
parts, during the lives of himself and Frizell.
On February 15, 1642, he grants all his whole interest to Robert
Earl of Warwick.
February 16, 1642, the Earl of Warwick grants his interest to Sir
David Watkins and Rich. Pulley, deceased, during the said term,
the same being declared by articles between the Earl and Witherings,
to be in trust for the equal benefit of both of them.
On February 16, 1650, Sir David Watkins, the survivor, gTants
his interest to Wm. Ellis and Wm. Jessop, by appointment of the
Earl and Witherings, to stand possessed of a moiety in trust to pay
yearly out of the profits 900i. to Jessop and Ben. Moore, and the
sui-plusage of the moiety to Witherings; Wm. Jessop and Ben.
Moore were to receive the 900L in trust to pay certain debts of Robert
Lord Rich, mentioned in a schedule, unless his Lordship should
otherwise direct.
12 April 1650, the Earl declared in what method and proportions
the said debts should be paid by them. The first payment of the
said 900^. should have been made on 16 May 1650, but no part was
then or has since been paid, because on 10 July 1650, the Council
of State ordered Witherings to forbear paying any more money to
Jessop and Moore, to the use of the Earl of Warwick or Lord Rich,
until further order. To reverse this, Jessop and Moore have peti-
tioned Council. [1 page.]
Feb. 10. 35. Order in the Irish and Scotch Committee to whom the case
was submitted, referring this paper back to Council. As to Lieut.-
Gen. Fleetwood's claim, they can say nothing, no papers that have
come before them mentioning him. [f page^
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Feb. 11. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Order on the petition of Sandwich to report to Council that
the matter complained of should be referred to Col. Dixwell, Sir
Mich. Livesey, Lieut.-Col. Keisey, and other indifferent persons
living thereabouts, who are to examine such persons as they think
fit, and on fuU hearing, to state the case, with their opinions what
should be done for settling the difference, and preventing like dis-
orders in future.
2. The efiect of the Committee's order of 9 February to be brought
by the Admiralty Judges on Wednesday.
3. The business of Spanish wools, represented to this Committee
by the Admiralty Judges, to be reported to Council in the afternoon.
4. The business of the Stilyard merchants to be considered on
Wednesday.
5. The papers delivered to Council by the Hamburg agent referred
to the Sub-Committee on furnishing pitch and tar, to consider
what use may be made of the agent in furnishing them, and report
what should be proposed to him or others, and prepare a draft of a
paper to the agent. [/. 132, pp. 72-74.]
Feb. 11. 36. Petition of Daniel Farrington and other merchants to the
Council of State, for a convoy for two vessels at Dunkirk, laden with
tar, pitch, and hemp from Hamburg, for the service of the common-
wealth. [1 page^
Feb. 11. 37. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ fage.
Also I. 39, p. 48.]
Feb. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The ministers of Scotland committed to the Tower to be called
before Council.
4. Christopher Napier, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be set at
liberty on good bail. Dr. Gurdon to certify the state of his case.
6. The petition of Roger Napkin, chirurgeon, referred to the
Admiralty Committee, to report.
7. The petition of the Governors of Sion House, desiring the
removing of the soldiers there, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to consider whether they may conveniently be removed,
or otherwise to report.
8. The Lord General, Col. Purefoy, Mr. Bond, Sir Hen. Mildmay,
Major-Gen. Harrison, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Scott, Col. Sidney, and
Mr. Gurdon to be a Committee to confer with Douglas, Hamilton,
Smith, and Kerr, ministers of Scotland, and to receive their explana-
tion of what they said to Council about their engagement to
live peaceably in Scotland, as becomes the ministers of the Gospel.
10. Mr. Rowe to particularise, in his letters hereafter to be written
to the Lord Mayor for the shipping of corn from London to Ireland,
the quantity of the several kinds of corn.
12. Order on petition of Capt. Zachary Brown, that the Admiralty
Judges take bail for his appearance in that court, to be responsible
to justice.
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16. The Ordnance officers to provide a convenient place in the
office for Sam. Law to work in, for proving, oiling, and cleanino-
swords.
18. Order on petition of Col. Wm. Bourke, that the Irish and
Scotch Committee speak with him, and if they find him in treaty
with any foreign Ambassador for carrying over Irishmen into
foreign parts, report what may further be granted him.
19. The petition of John Crosse, late master of the Eagle frigate,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
20. The petition and account of Steven Harris referred to Mr.
Thurloe, to examine the allegations, and the account of his disburse-
ments for keeping prisoners in Ilchester, and to report what is due
to him.
22. Robert Douglas and James Hamilton, prisoners in the Tower,
to be discharged, and be at fuU liberty. With note to send this to-
night to Lord Bradshaw, who wiU take care of it. [/. 39, pp 44-
49.]
38. Council of State to [the Commissioners for Dutch Prizes].
Having designed David Yale to transact some service of concern-
ment, for the carrying out of which he should be supplied with a fit
vessel and a quantity of salt, and there being two Dutch prizes at
Portsmouth, one the King David of Euchuyzen, and the other the
King David of Delft's Haven, with salt in her valued at 533L 6s. Od., •
you are to order the speedy delivery of the former ship and the salt
to Mr. Yale ; also to give him bills of credit for 1,5001. payable to him
at Plymouth as there are several other provisions to be made there,
and to charge the same as so much paid out of the proceeds of
Dutch prizes. \_Copy, 1 page.']
Committee for conferring with the Scotch deputies to the Com-
missioners for confiscated lands ia Scotland. Though we do not
doubt your industry to advance the three months' pay to the
deputies from Scotland, which by yours of 1 1 Jan. last you intimate
you cannot do on a sudden, yet considering how much of the three
months is elapsed, and what occasion the deputies (being out of
their own country) have for money, we beg that it may be raised
out of the first monies that come to your treasury, and returned
according to our former desires. [I. 1 38, i^- oi.]
Feb. ii. 39. Capt. Rich. Badiley to [the Navy Committee.] I will obey
The Leopard, your orders and send them to Capt. Appleton. I hear the regaining
Leghorn ^^ ^j^^ Phoenix frigate is not publicly owned in the letter to the
Great Duke, but I hope it is owned in the hearts of those who sent
the letter. I may have been rash, but I did not then know anything
of Capt. Appleton's obligement to the Great Duke, nor had I heard
that the Great Duke had passed his word to the Dutch that the
English should not molest them in his road or chamber ; it seems un-
reasonable that the beseigers, being four to one, should desire the
5. ].
Feb. 11.
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Prince to pass his word that the besieged should not come out and
assault them. I was commanded to render the Great Duke all fair
respect within his ports, yet none of your servants in consultation
in these parts could judge it was intended to divert us from regain-
ing their frigate, which might prove so very prejudicial to us while
in their hands, especially since the Dutch would not at all be bound
to render his Highness any of that civil respect which ought to
have been, but would commit acts of hostility upon English mer-
chantmen close to the Mould head.
To-day the Secretary of State to the Great Duke was sent on
board the admiral of the Dutch, and then to myself ; what passed on
board the former I know not, but Mr. Longland wiU inform you
what took place between us. [2 pages. With copy of his letter of
-^ Feb. 1653.]
Feb. 11. 40. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We are
Navy Office, much troubled by yours about the absence of men. Trinity House
pressed 600, but they have gone to Ipswich and Woodbridge by 50
in a company, to get into colliers and merchant ships. The master
of the watermen pressed 500, but the men are refractory, and hide
themselves till they can go in frigates. The winds have been
contrary, but the vessels shall be hastened , down, with or without
captains, if they have but pilots on board. We send a letter from
the victuallers respecting provisions. The Watermen's Company
having sent 500 men, the warrant should be renewed to them for
more. \\\ pages^
Feb. 12. 41. Col. Wm. Sydenham to the President of the Council of State. I
Carisbrooke have caused the directions of the Council of State concerning Hen.
Cast e. Stuart, son of the late King, to be put in execution, and in order
to his transportation for Flanders, I saw him yesterday safely put
on board the ship that was provided and laid ready at Cowes for
him, whither he went, and forthwith set sail, without much notice
or observance, which I endeavoured to prevent as much as possible ;
only some private men-of-war in the road were more free in their
salutes than became them.
The child was accommodated with necessaries for his voyage,
according to the Council's order, and I enclose a note he left with
me at his? departure {inissing), with a desii'e to have it sent to the
Council. [1 page.']
ifeb. 12. 42. Order in the Admiralty Committee that — as there has been
great neglect in conveying the mariners raised, by water to the fleet,
— the Navy Commissioners take care that all impressed seamen be
sent on board by faithful conductors, and direct by water to the
ships in the river, to be sent to the fleet, the Generals writing that
few have as yet come to them. [^ page."]
43. Like order — on Capt. Hatsell's information of 70 or 80 seamen
from the Garland and Anthony Bonadventure arriving at Plymouth
from Jersey in great want, — that the Navy Commissioners write to
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him to furnish them with necessaries, and enter them on board some
of the ships there. [^ page.]
Feb. 14. Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs that the
business of furnishing masts from Scotland, as prepared and ripened
by this Committee, be reported to Council. [/. 132, p. 75.]
Feb. 14, Council of State. Day's Proceedings,
1. A copy of the petition of Hans Petersen to be sent to the Com-
mittee for the sale of Dutch Prizes, and to Mr. Dorislaus, to give an
account by to-morrow night of what they know concerning the
ships, and if they cannot give an account by that time, to write to
Mr. Willoughby to give an account by the next post.
2. The paper concerning a robbery in France, delivered to Council
by M. de Bordeaux, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to
prepare an answer.
4. The time granted to the Earl of Clanrickard by the Commis-
sioners of Parliament in Ireland, beginning with the 1st of March,
to stay in England on his way to foreign parts, to be extended to
the 1st of April.
5. 10, 23. The letter from the Hamburg agents desiring restitu-
tion of some ships brought into English ports ; that from Alex. Pence
from Alicant ; and the paper from M. Barriere referred to the Com-
mittee for Foreign AflFairs.
6. The Governors of Dover and Deal to send intelligence every
day to Council of what passes at sea.
7. To write to the Mayor of Newcastle that some masters of
colliers having desired liberty to sail to London, he is to permit
them to depart by the first opportunity, if they think themselves
strong enough for the passage.
8. To write to the Governor of the Isle of Wight, to inquire what
private men-of-war saluted Henry Stuart in his passage from the
English coast, and to report.
9. Sir Henry Mildmay to acquaint Parliament with the intelli-
gence sent by Col. Venables in Ireland, concerning the taking of
Sir Phelim O'Neill and others prisoners.
11, 13, 14. The petition of the bailiffs of Southwold, and the
annexed account ; that of Grace, widow of Lieut. John Stone ; and
that of John Bleake referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report,
12. The letter from Col. Heane from Jersey, dated 4 January,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to confer with the Lord
General and report.
16. Capt. Robert Plumleigh, nominated by the Admiralty Com-
mittee to be captain of the ship Samson, approved, and the Generals
of the fleet to give him a commission. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No.
44.]
17. Order on petition of Sir Thos. Urquart, craving the giving
up of his bonds, and after that his enlargement, that Mr. Thurloe
speak with the Lord General thereon, and report.
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1 9. The regiment of Col. Ingaldsby, of which the greater part is
sent aboard the State's ships, to be recruited to its established
number. The Lord General to take order therefor.
20, 21. The business of the postage of letters, upon a report from
the Irish and Ssotch Committee, and their report concerning Lieut.-
Gen. Fleetv^rood, Mr. Jessop, and Mr. Moore's interest in the foreign
office, to be considered to-morrow, and the said Committee then to
present their report.
22. Order on the petition of Matthew Francklyn, that two-thirds
of the three Dutch prize vessels lately cast into Tenby be given to him
for his relief, one third having been given to the soldiers of Lieut.-
Col. Dawkins.
24. The certificate from Capts. Blackwell and Deane, concerning
the account of the Militia Commissioners for Leicestershire, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
28. Order on petition of Henry Sanders, that he apply himself
to the judges of the Surrey circuit, for taking the prosecutor's bond
in a new recognisance for the prosecution of — Smith mentioned
in the petition, and for returning to the Exchequer the recognisance
already forfeited, where, when the same is lodged. Parliament may
be moved for disposing some part of the sum, when the same
shall be legally recovered, for the benefit of the petitioner, if they
shall think fit.* [I. 39, pp. 49-54.]
Feb. 14. 45. Wm. Cullen, Mayor, to the President of the Council of State.
Dover. Having seen an order from the Council of State, and another from
two generals at sea, for the free passage of Hen. Stuart, third son
■of the late King, from the Isle of Wight to Flanders, I have to
advertise that Rich. Lovell, his tutor, repaired this day to the
Governor of Dover and myself, and desired leave, in regard the
wind was contrary, and the said Henry Stuart indisposed through
three nights' watching and distemper at sea, and the incommodious-
ness of the small vessel he was in, that he might come on shore to
the house of Mr. Delavall in Dover for refreshing, Lovell engaging
that nobody should come at him whereby anything should be done
prejudicial to the commonwealth ; which civility the Governor and
myself thought fit to grant, and we hope it will be in no way dis-
pleasing to the State, [f p)(^9^-]
Feb. 14. 46. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee. Capt. BadUey
Leghorn, returned hither from Porto Longone four days since, intending to
carry out the ships to sea, there being not above five or six of the
enemies' ships in port, and the general of the Dutch having run
aground near this place, and lost his ship ; but they, perceiving our
intentions, called in their ships, and now there are 15 here, so that
his voyage is frustrated, and he will return to Porto Longone and
wait another opportunity. The frigates at Naples were necessitated
to render up the pi'ize to the King, to free themselves from prison,
" The last clause is iu Bradshaw's liand. -Ed.
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and have since been to Messina, where they met six Dutch ships,
two being men-of-war, and the others laden with com, of which
they took one, but the rest got into Messina;
Capt. Poole has not yet returned from Venice, so I cannot tell
how many ships there will be for your service ; but that they may
not stay for want of money to furnish those there and at Porto
Ferraio, I have drawn on you for 30,000 dollars at 6s. M., making
7,875?. payable at three months, which I hope will be paid. I am
very sensible [of the great expense the State is at in maintaining
their ships here^ besides the charge of 14 or 15 sail taken up, all
which will be to little purpose except you send a supply of men
and ships to join with them. [With copy of his letter of 31 Jan.
2 pages]
Feb. 14. 47. Charles Longland to the [Navy Committee]. The frigates
at Naples have to leave their prize in the hands of that Vice-
King, to clear the captains out of prison. Since then they, with
the Harry Bonadventure, a merchant ship taken into the service,
have been to the southward of the Vare of Messina, and off
Cape Spartavento they met six Dutch ships, with whom they
fought, and took one, but the rest got into Messina, and our
ships came to an anchor at Rhegium, to watch their going out.
These frigates may get some prizes abroad, but not rescue your
ships from the close siege they lie under, which brings many
inconveniences upon all. The mariners are grown so debased
through idleness, and their spirits so cowed, that I much doubt
them when they come to do service. It gives om" enemies ad-
vantage to offer many affronts to our men, and these people, like
the fashion of the world, give most reason to the strongest.
Last week I put some tin on board a ship for Smyrna, which
the Dutch took out, although she was riding at anchor in the port.
Upon complaining to the Great Duke that our enemies turned their
war into pilfering, and much injured his port, he answered, by the
Governor, that the Dutch had reason to repair the loss of the
Phoenix in this way. So that when you send a force hither, if they
do not take the same privilege to seize or destroy the Dutch in any
place of the port where they have a power to do it, they will be to
blame, having so good a precedent as this, and by the Prince's
approbation.
The Great Duke's man from England passed Pisa this morn-
ing towards Florence, and if you have not given him some
plausable and satisfactory answer, your ships here will find it in
their entertainment.
The Dutch admiral ran aground a few days since, and was lost,
but the things in her were saved, with which they have set out two
good ships. [1 page, copy.]
Feb. 14. 48. Capt. Owen Cox to the Navy Commissioners. I left Naples
The Phcenix, on 20 Jan., but was forced by weather into Messina. There I left
™^" the Harry Bonadventure, because of her slow going. I took a Hol-
lander laden with corn, and hearing there were seven more to the
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south-ward, with two men-of-war for convoy, we engaged them at
6 a.m. the next morning, and continued the dispute until 6 p.m.,
when the wind shifting, they put into Messina, much torn, and
their captain and 40 men slain, whUe I had four killed, four since
dead of their woimds, and 22 wounded. I received 70 shots in the
hold, and my masts, sails, and rigging shot away, and have been
eight days refitting. I have given Mr. Hopgood a bill for 1,000
dollars for money advanced therefor, and hope it will be paid.
[1 page.]
Fell. 1-5 Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
5. The letter from John Topping from Tynemouth of Jan. 10th,
with the bill for carrying a letter to Gen. Blake, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee, to report out of what treasury it is to
be paid.
6. Christopher Napier, imprisoned in the Gatehouse, to be
bailed, on giving security to be forthcoming to be responsible to
justice.
7. The petition of Richard WorraU and others referred to the
Admiralty Committee, to report.
8. Order on petition of Simon de Caseres, merchant of Hamburg,
that the Admiralty Judges take care that speedy justice be done,
and certify thereon to Council.
9. Morgan Hall with two men and a boy in the Anne, Mr. Roche
with two men and a boy in the Remembrance, Thos. Worledge with
two men and a boy in the Hopwell, aU of Maidstone, and Wm. Key
with six men and a boy in the Providence, employed in the service
of the State, to be permitted from time to time to pass to Tjondon
and return to Rye, free of impress ; they being used for carrying
ammunition from Rye to the Tower.
10. The petition of John Godscall referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to speak with him on the matter and report.
11. 13. The petitions of James Sword, for himself and othei's;
and of Capt. John Wadsworth, late commander of the Phcenix,
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
12. John Perrie, waterman, to have a protection from being
impressed into the service at sea, he having dependent upon him
an aged mother, and three small children of his sister's, whose father
is serving in Ireland.
14. The business of the postage of lettters, and a patent of
assignment whereby Jessop and Moore claim an interest in the
foreign Post Office, to be considered next Tuesday. Members in
town to be present at the debate.
15. The appointed Commissioners to meet M. de Bordeaux to-
morrow at 4 p.m. Fleming to give him notice.
16. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Portuguese
Ambassador next Thursday at 4 p.m. Fleming to give him
notice.
17. Note to make out the reference to the Irish and Scotch
Committee g^bout Lord Grey, it being amended.
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18. New wan-ants to be drawn for all the messengers of Council
for enabling them to ride post, to press horses on aU roads, and also
any fit vessel in any port whither they are directed, to sail towards
the fleet.
20. The letter from Lord Fairfax, concerning the business of the
Isle of Man, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
21. The report from the Sub-Committee, of Foreign Affairs,
concerning the providing masts and tar from New England, referred
to ' the Admiralty Committee, to confer with the Treasury Com-
missioners concerning the payment of the money, and report.
22. Order to answer on the petition of Capt. Ben. Blake, that
there is no charge of crime against him. [/. 39, pp. 59-64.]
Feb. 1 5. 49. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Having con-
Whitehall, sidered as to providing masts and tar in Scotland, and finding the
propositions made to us very probable, we are resolved to make an
essay thereof, and have ordered that 4 men well skilled therein
should be sent to Scotland, in a vessel manned with 8 or 10 men,
who are to get such labourers as may be found upon the place to
assist them. Being informed by the Commissioners of Dutch Prizes
that the Hemy IV. and the Crowned Charity, two Dutch prizes at
Dover, are fit for this service, you are to send to Dover to ascertain
which will be the best, and give order for her being fitted forthwith,
and to confer with Messrs. Roach and Wood, mastmakers, for carry-
ing on this work, and provide the necessary materials, as ropes,
iron work, &c. Also to victual the ship for 14 men for 4 months.
[1 page.]
Feb. 15. 50. Order in the Revenue Committee — on the accounts of Sir
Westminster. WUliam Waller, farmer of the prisage of wines and butlerage of
England, for 11 years, ended last Michaelmas, and of the arrears of
fee-farm rent thereof owing by him, as certified by the auditors of
imprests; — that he pay l,100i. in full of arrears within 10 days to
Mr. Fauconberg, receiver-general. That the auditors engross his
account, and allow him 1,101L 3s. lOd. taken for customs on wines ;
400?. 16s. M. in full of 821?. 18s. Od. demanded, viz., 437?. 10s. Od.
for rent of prisage of wines in the western ports, taken by Sir Ralph
Hopton and Endymion Porter in 1643 and 1644 ; 230?. for 2 years
rent due to him by his under-farmers in the western ports, and 116?.
the average for 1644 and 1645 for those ports, when the profits were
sequestered and employed by the late King's party, and 38?. 8s. Od.
for taxes paid in the out-ports, [Copy, 1| pages.]
Feb. 16. Committee fob Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The Stilyard merchants to put down in writing and dehver to
this Committee what the privileges are that they claim, and on
what grounds, and state their case, which will then be considered.
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3. The Sub- Committee on hemp, tar, and the papers of the
Hamburg agent to meet to-morrow at 8 a.m., in the inner Horse
chamber. [/. 132,p. 76.]
Feb. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
3, 6. The petitions of John Tracy ; and of Dennis Gauden and
others referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report.
10. Order on petition of Viscount Montgomery of Ardes in Ireland,
that Council think not fit to make any declaration concerning the
benefit of articles.
11. Order on petition of Anthony Jackson, that the liberty of the
Tower be granted him, the same to be signified to the IJjieutenant of
the Tower.
13. The paper brought in from the Sieur de Bordeaux referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare an answer, not going
from what has been insisted on in Council's former answer.
14. Order that the petition of Sir Wm. Fleming, prisoner in the
Tower, be considered after the declaration of Parliament's pleasure,
upon the account of the prisoners tendered to them according to
their order.
15. The order of Parliament forbidding" the people to repair to the
houses of Ambassadors and public ministers [to be enforced].
16. Thomas Lucus and John Teather, watermen impressed into
the service at sea, to repair to the ship Mayda, commanded by Capt.
Osier, and remain in service. The captain to certify the time they
come on board.
17. Order on petition of Robt. English, concerning trade in Scot-
land, that he have liberty to hold commerce and correspondence
with Scotland as formerly, acting nothing prejudicial to the Govern-
ment of England.
18. Order on the petition of Jacob Momma, that Mr. Scott examine
him and report.
20. Order on the petition of James Brames, merchant of London,
that Council can give no order in what is desired.
22, 24, 34. The petitions of Samuel Terrick and Luke Lucie,
merchants ; of Hester Marsh, widow ; and of Thos. Chamberlain, late
boatswain of the Eagle frigate, referred to the Admiralty Committee,
to report. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 51.]
27. The Act of Parliament for raising saltpetre in England, re-
ferred to the Ordnance Committee, to put into speedy execution.
28. 30. The petitions of George Purdue and of Phil. Smith referred
to the Ordnance Committee.
29. The petition of Arthur Slingsby referred to the Committee
for reviving references made to the late Committee for Examina-
tions, to take bail of him if they see cause.
32. The petition of Wm. Davenport, Marshal of Chester, with
the account of money disbursed for the maintenance of Scottish
prisoners, referred to the Committee of Council appointed to consider
his former account, to report speedily out of what treasury the
money due may be paid.
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Feb. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
37. The examinations, informations, and papers before Council or
its Committees, concerning Nathaniel Markes, merchant, for uttering
false money in Ireland, to be looked up, and sent to Dr. Gurdon, to
take care of the prosecution of the parties concerned, advising with
counsel, and taking care that there be no delay in the business.
38. To write to the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland that
the business of Nathaniel Markes is put in a way of trial, and they
are to keep their hand on the estate of Henry Taylor demanded by
him, until it be decided.
39. Dr. Gurdon to consider the abuse of circulating counterfeit
money in Ireland, and report what may be done for prevention
thereof
40. Order, on petition of Sir David HasteviUe, that Mr. Strickland
speak with Mr. Dove and Mr. Edwards concerning him, and report
to Parliament.
41. The letter of Council dated 9 Feb., written to the Committee
for sale of Dutch Prize Goods, concerning delivering to Mr. Yale
the ship King David of Enchuyzen, with other necessaries for
enabling him to public service, to be sent back to them, and they
required to proceed therein with speed.
43. The report made from the Admiralty Committee concerning
Thos. Johnson referred to the Navy Commissioners.
44. 40s. a day to |be allowed to Adm. Penn for his services as
commander of the squadron that went with him to the Straits.
The Navy Commissioners to give a bill to the Navy Treasurer for
its payment. [/. 39, pp. 64-73.]
Feb. 16. 52. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Having
Whitehall, considered the amount to be paid to General Blake and other officers
of the fleet for the last year's service, we desire you to issue bills
for paying 31. a day to the General, 21. to Vice-Admiral Penn, and
11. to Eear- Admiral Bourne, for the time they were so employed,
[i page.]
[Feb. 16.] 53. Petition of Peter Harris to the Admiralty Committee, for
the place of clerk of the check in one of the ships now building at
Deptford. Has served through the wars ; was disabled 2 years
through wounds at Basing House. Has been clerk of the check in
the Mayflower of Sandwich, and saved the State 2201. ; but this
ship is now called in. [1 page. See Warrants, 16 Feb. 1653.]
[Feb. 16.] 54. Petition of Thos. Chamberlain, boatswain of the Wren
pink now at Chatham, to the Admiralty Committee, for a hearing,
that he may know why he is displaced from his employment. Has
served faithfully 14 years, and has attended to the rigging and
storing of the ship for the voyage. [1 p>afje.]
Feb. 16. 55. Estimate of moneys necessary to be forthwith provided for
carrying on the present service of the navy. Total 278,000i ; with
note that there is no demand therein for supply of the stores in the
Ordnance Office. [1 nheet]
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Feb. 17. 56, 57. Petition of Jas. Jackson, commander of the Green Olive
of Ipswich, to the Council of State, for payment of 871. 10s. for carry-
ing packets to the fleet. Was hired by Government to sail to Nor-
way, and a charter party entered into after the rate of 175?. a
month ; but several packets coming from the Council of State for the
generals at sea, he was commanded to set out to sea with them, and
deliver them to Capt. Pestell, in the Orkney isles, and in his voyage
was pursued by Van Tromp's fleet for full 3 hours. With reference
thereon to the Admiralty Committee, and their reference, 21 Feb., to
the Navy Commissioners. [2 papers. Also I. 39, p. 77.]
Feb. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Henry Tirrel, master of the Dove, referred to
the Admiralty Committee to report.
2. James White, late Marshal of the Scotch army at Worcester,
and now prisoner in Windsor Castle, to be removed to Chelsea
College, to remain in custody of the Marshal-General.
4. The letter from James Wallace, — Dinton, and Eobert Ramage,
from Edinburgh Feb. 12, referred to the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee.
5. Order on petition of Capt. Thos. Monke, of Newport, Shrop-
shire, now prisoner at Chester, that he be bailed on condition to act
nothiag prejudicial to the State.
8. Council can give no order on the petition of Capt. Francis
Messervie.
9. The petition of Lewis Rosin, for satisfaction for public service,
referred to Mr. Challoner, Mi-. Strickland, and Sir Henry Mildmay,
to report.
10. Sir Henry Mildmay and Mr. Scott to take in writing the
information concerning the repairing of people to mass in the houses
of Ambassadors and public ministers, and bring it to Council on
Monday.
11. Order on the petition of the Scotch ofiicers, prisoners in York,
for something for their subsistence, that the allowance made by Par-
liament for keeping of prisoners be made to them as long as they
remain prisoners.
13, 20. The petition of Nathaniel Hawes and George Payne, con-
cerning the business of the Sta. Clara, and other petitions relating
to it, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to report ; also
the petition of Jas. Kirk, merchant.
14. Mr. Scott to report the state of the case of Samuel Liviag-
stone.
16. Order on petition of Peter Cole concerning printing, that he
be permitted to continue his trade, observing the rules and cautions
expressed in the lets of Parliament, until further order.
18, 24. The petitions of James Kendal, and of Jas. Powell referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
21. Order on petition of William Huby, that Mr. Scott be desired
to report in writing what has been done by him in that business.
22. Sir Henry Mildmay to report to Parliament the paper of th^
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Feb. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
King of Denmark, in answer to the demand of the Resident of the
commonwealth for the restitution of English ships.
23. To write to' the ports in the west to whom letters were
written restraining ships from putting to sea, that the fleet being
now out and manned, they may set out on their voyage, if they
think they can do so without prejudice to themselves.
25. Mr. Say to bring next Monday a draft of the Act for penalties
to be taken of such as are convicted of hearing mass.
26. Sir Peter Wentworth to move Parliament that power be given
to the judges to dispose of a part of the penalties taken from per-
sons convicted of hearing mass to the persons who discover them,
that they may be encouraged and supported whilst employed in
carrying on a business of that concernment.
27. Aid. Allein to acquaint Parliament that the Governor's house
at Portsmouth will speedily be sold, being not excepted in, the Act
for sale of the late King's lands ; and as the house and grounds
are of absolute use to the garrison, it is requested that it may be
excepted from the sale. [7. 39, pp. 74-78,]
Feb. 17. 58. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The crew
Whitehall, of the Hart frigate desire relief in respect of their losses when
taken by the Dutch. Such of them as are in the service, or
shall go in the ships now going to sea, should have five weeks' pay
allowed in consideration of their loss. Order the payment thereof,
upon their producing a certificate of their being enlisted in any of
the State's ships. [^ page.]
Feb. IS. 59, 60, 61. Order in Parliament that 2,446?. 15s. 6d., part of the
14,446?. 15.S. 6d. in the hands of the treasurers for delinquents'
estates, and also 11,638?. 19s. 6c?., and all such other sums as come
in on the additional Act for sale of delinquents' estates, — entitled
An Act for further doubling the sum of 100,000?. upon the Act
for sale of several lands and estates forfeited to the common-
wealth for treason — not already disposed of by the House, go for
the use of the navy, and be issued out according to former direc-
tions of the House. [1 page, 3 copies; 'printed in Commons'
Journals, Vol. VII., p. 261.]
Feb. 18. Committee for Teade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Dr. Walker to move the Admiralty Court to give a speedy
order on the Samson, Salvador, and George, according to justice.
3. The Sub-Committee appointed on Lord Lisle's preparations for
his embassy to Sweden to meet him to-morrow at 7 a.m. ; hear what
he offers, confer with the Commissioners for inspecting the trea-
suries to see what way his money may be speedily furnished, as well
that to be returned by bills beyond seas as that to be paid here;,
also to confer with the Admiralty Committee about shipping for
him, and consider what else may ripen this business, and report to
this Committee at their first sitting at 8 a.nl. Mr. Love added to
the Sub-Committee. [/. J 32, pp. 77, 78.]
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Feb. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order that Mr. Strickland consider the petition of Angelique
Fox for relief, and report.
2. The petition of Eich. Hayle referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee.
3. Order on petition of James Lord Mordington, that he be allowed
to go to Scotland, on giving security to render himself up to the
Commander-in-Chief there, and act nothing to the prejudice of the
commonwealth.
4. Wm. Prynne, prisoner in Pendennis Castle, to be discharged, in
case there is no other charge against him than the one in the warrant
of committal, and a warrant to be issued to the commander of the
castle.
5. The petition of Michael Molins, late of Clapcot, near Walling-
ford Castle, Berks, referred to the Commissioners for demolishing
the castle to examine, and if found correct, the petitioner is to be
satisfied for the goods taken from him, out of the materials on the
demolition of the castle.
6. The papers given in yesterday to the Commissioners of Council
from the Portuguese Ambassador referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs.
7. The appointed Committee to meet the Spanish Ambassador next
Monday at 4 p.m., in Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
8. The paper given in to the Commissioners of Council from the
secretary from Venice, and reported to Council, referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, to prepare an answer and report.
9. The Council to meet at .5 p.m. to-morrow.
12. The petition of Everard Ernions, sword-blade maker, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report. Mr. Bond to take
care thereof [/. 39, pp. 79-81.]
Feb. 1 8. 62. Capt. Thos. Kelsey to the President of the Council of State.
Dover Castle. Upwards of 70 sail of Dutch ships passed by yesterday, whereof
60 were merchantmen from Newhaven, laden at Morlaix, and the
others men-of-war as their convoy. A man-of-war come in reports
that our fleet are at St. Ellen's Point, Isle of Wight, and a vessel
from Nantes reports that Van Tromp went to sea with his fleet the
last easterly wind, 16 days since, and kept before the wind. The
Crow is afloat, but wants seamen, which I cannot furnish, as the
private men-of-war take aU they can get. [1 page.']
Fob. 18. 63. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Com-
missioners see 22 State's ships and 40 merchant ships victualled for
six months, and fitted to sea, 22 by 1 March, 20 more by 1 April,
and 20 more by 1 May ; also send a perfect list of the 40 merchant
ships, and the terms of their contracts. [1 page^
Feb. 18. 64. Geo. Strelley to Kobt. Blackborne, Custom House, London.
l>l,)mouth. The news of the Dutch fleet of 400 sail having passed eastward
last Wednesday and Thursday is confirmed. The Marmaduke has
come in from Ireland, and stayed at Scilly while the Dutch
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passed by. We conceive that fleet will be to-day as high as the Isle
of Wight, where I hope our fleet may be ready to engage them. A
Dutch prize of 80 tons, laden with French wines, has been brought
into Fowey by a privateer, and another into Dartmouth from
Bayonne with pitch. There is little to be done in the Customs,
trade being obstructed. [1 page.]
Feb. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order that such ships as are ready be sent to the Channel
with all speed, to be employed in this present exigency.
2. The Admiralty Committee to give instructions for the managing
of ships to be sent forth.
3. Also to confer with Major Bourne concerning the commanding
of the said ships, by himself, or another fit person.
4. The commanders of the ships to have power to command any
private men-of-war or merchant ships that shall be thought service-
able.
5. The Hare ketch to be discharged from arrest, and to go forth
in this present service.
6. The report concerning prisoners which was to be made by Col.
Norton, to be put into the hands of Sir John Trevor.
7. The petition of Robt. English and Alexander Finlaw referred
to the Committee for reviving references made to the late Committee
for Examinations, to renew the former report, and state the case
and their opinion.
8. The petition of Ensign Alex. Aspinall referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee. [/. 39, pp. 82, 83.]
Feb. 19. 65. Capt. Thos. Kelsey to the President of the Council of State.
Dover Castle. The seamen here being very jealous lest Van Tromp's fleet might be
gone about by the North Seas, I sent for a privateer just now from
Ostend, who says that 10 days since, he met at Ushant, near Brest,
15 Dutch ships dispersed from the fleet, and learned from them, that
Van Tromp has 110 men-of-war, besides merchantmen, and is sailing-
westward. The Ostender heard guns yesterday westward for two
hours beyond Beachy Head, but he lost the sound in pursuing a
French vessel towards the east. [1 page.]
Portsmouth.
Feb. 19. 66. Capt. Fras. Willoughby to the Council of State. At 9 a.m.
2 p.m. guns were heard going very hotly towards the west of the Isle of
Wight, and have continued more and more until now, being 2 o'clock,
so that I conceive the fleets are engaged. I have no particulars, but
see a rear-admiral standing for this port, having lost her mainmast,
with three Flemish ships.
P.S. — Capt. Edwin, commander of the Oak, has come on shore, who
was in the engagement yesterday until 2 p.m., they beginning at the
break of day, and he having his masts maimed and his guns dis-
mounted, was forced to come away, leaving them at it at night.
The Assistance, rear-admiral of the Blue, having lost her mainmast,
has also come in- I cannot learn that any of our ships, except the
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Sampson, have miscarried. ■ They left off last night, but this morning
began again, and the event is not yet known. Capt. Edwin saw
six of the Dutch ships on fixe before he left. [1 page.}
Feb. 19. 67. Duplicate of the above. [1 page.]
Feb. 19. 68. Capt. Fxas. Willoughby to the Admiralty Committee. The
Portsmouth. Advice also has just arrived much hurt, after an engagement with
five Dutch men-of-war, but another of our vessels coming up, three
of them left her, and she sank the other two, with all their crew except
seven. They have flung 30 dead men overboard, and have 40
wounded. Capt. Bourne of the Assistance has brought in 80 pri-
soners. I want an order to remove the wounded to some hospital,
as there is no place to lodge them. The Advice left the fleet
yesterday noon, off the Isle of Wight. [1 'p'^d^-]
Feb. 19. 69. Examination of Rich. Pittock, commander of the Hare pink.
Capt. Johnson of Yarmouth required him, on a warrant from the
Admiralty Committee, to deliver up his vessel with all her tackle,
&c., except victuals. He refused, except on warrant from the
Councd of State, or of those from whom he received it. Johnson
then went on board the ketch, now at Deptford, and demanded pos-
session ; he refused it again, when the sorjeant, who was with
Johnson, laying his hand on the main mast, declared delivery of the
vessel to Johnson, and ordered the seamen off, but they refused to
go. Johnson said if the vessel did otherwise than well, he woixld
require her at Pittock's hands. [1 page.l
Feb. 19. 70. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Col. Thomson report
to Council the above. [| pagre.]
Feb. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Lord General
concerning embarking 1,200 or 1,500 land soldiers on the same
terms as the others, and to give order accordingly. [I. 39, p. 84.]
Ffb. 20. 71. Council of Sta.te to the Navy Commissioners. In the present
"Whiteball. state of affairs at sea, the ships now preparing to go to sea should
be ready to go forth by 1 March at the furthest ; use all diligence
in the speedy fitting them, and especially let them be well
manned with good and able seamen, to which end you are to con-
sider the proclamation lately made, and the other powers given by
Council for raising seamen, and execute them if necessary, and give
frequent accounts of your proceedings, [f page.]
Feb. 20. 72. Capt. Fras. AVilloughby to the Admiralty Committee. We
PoriMiumth. have no further news of the fleet. The Assistance, Advice, and Oak
are so disabled as to be unfit for service until repaired. The Martin
and Merlin are come to convoy in the Dutch rear-admiral, taken
in the engagement, which is also much damaged. I want orders
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as to disposing of the very many Dutch prisoners, many of whom
are dangerously wounded, as also to send the wounded English to the
hospitals in London. A great number are brought in and many
more to come, for whom we have not quarters. The Providence was
taken, but regained by the Martin. Particulars of other ships.
What is to be allowed a day for the Dutch prisoners, and what done
for their care ? [1 page.]
Feb. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The letter from Col. Lilburne to the Lord General, concerning
the business of Scotland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee,
to consider how provisions of biscuit and cheese may be made at
Newcastle and Chester, and sent speedily to. the forces in Scotland,
and to report.
2. The appointed Committee to meet the Sieur de Bordeaux
to-morrow at 5 p.m. at Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
3. Mr. Strickland and Mr. Purefoy to meet the agent from Emden
to-mon-ow, at 3 p.m., to receive what he has to offer, and report.
4. Lord Commissioner Lisle to hasten his report to Parliament
concerning Mr. Dury's livelihood which Pailiament has ordered for
him, and which he desires to be out of the sheaf of Hartland,
Devonshire, the lease being, as he alleges, forfeited through delin-
quency. ^
7. Order on report by Mr. Scott concerning [Jacob] Momma, that
he be discharged from restraint, and his papers delivered to him.
8. 13, 20, 32. The petitions of the widows of the company of the
John ; of John Plasse, late gunner ; of Thos. Bonfellow, late quarter-
gunner ; and of John Hudson, late minister of the Garland, referred
to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
9. That of John Freeman and Adam Jennings, and the reference
formerly made thereupon, referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs, to report.
10. The petition of Col. Ed. O'Dwyer referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, ' to consider what number of Irish soldiers have
been granted to him to be transported to foreign parts, and what
further number may be granted, and report.
11. The petition of — Warner referred to Mr. Scott, to examine
the business, and if he see cause, to discharge the person, or other-
wise to report.
16, 36. The letter from the Hamburg agent, and the petition of
Jas. Kirke, merchant, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs,
to report.
18. Sir Henry Mildmay added to the Committee to treat with the
Spanish Ambassador.
19. Council to meet at 8 a.m. to-morrow ; Mr. Thurloe to make by
that time extracts of the intelligence sent of the late fight with the
Dutch, in order to report them to Parliament.
23. Major John Ogleby and Edward Postgate to be discharged
from imprisonment, and their examinations referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to consider what use may be made of them in
the public service, and report.
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Feb. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
27. The appointed ComiDittee to meet the Portuguese Ambassador
next Saturday at 4 p.m., in Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
28. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the laws of war
for regulating the fleet may be published in all maritime towns, so
that seamen may have sufficient notice thereof.
30. The petition of Robt. Aldus, merchant of London, referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee.
31. Also the petition of the Earl of Mulgrave, with the annexed
certificate, and with such orders as Council has issued in that business,
to peruse and report.
34. Also the letter from Col. Fitch to Mr. Scott, concerning furnish-
ing forges and tools from York for Inverness.
35. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee that a small
Dutch vessel, lately taken, brought to Tenby, be speedily fitted out
as a man-of-war. [Also Vol. XXXIII., Nos. 73, 74,]
37. Approval of the nominations by the Admiralty Committee of
Capts. Peter Strong to the George, and of John Littlejohn to the
Peter ; and order that commissions be granted them from the Generals
of the fleet.
38. The instructions for the Generals of the fleet approved.
39. Order on report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, con-
cerning passing sums charged on Sir Adam Loftus' account, — viz.,
1,760?. 15s. IQd., paid on a verbal order for which he neVer received
the Derby House Committee's promised waiTant, and lOOZ. paid to
Fenton Parsons, assignee of Lieut.-Col. Culme, for which he had a
warrant, but it was lost when sent for alteration — that after full
examination. Council think the auditors should allow both sums.
[J. 39, pp. 87-93.]
Feb. 21. 75. John Milton to Lord Bradshaw. But that it would be an
interruption to the public, wherein your studies are perpetualty em-
ployed, I should now and then venture to supply this, my enforced
absence, with a line or two, though it were my only business, and
that would be no slight one, to make my due acknowledgments of
your many favours, which I both do at this time, and ever shall and
have. This further I thought my part to let you know ; that there
will be with you to-morrow, upon some occasion of business, a
gentleman whose name is Marvel, a man of singular desert for the
State to make use of, who also offers himself, if there be any employ-
ment for him. His father was the minister of Hull, and he has
spent four years abroad, in Holland, France, Italy, and Spain, to very
good purpose, as I believe, and the gaining of those four languages ;
be.sides he is a scholar, and well read in Latin and Greek authors,
and no doubt of an approved conversation, for he comes now lately
out of the house of the Lord Fairfax, where he was entrusted to
give some instructions in the languages to the lady his daughter. If
ui)on the death of Mr. Wakerley [Weckerlyn], Council shall think that
1 shall need any assistance in the performance of my place (though for
my part I find no encumbrance of that which belongs to me, except it
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be in point of attendance at conferences with Ambassadors, which I
must confess, in my condition, I am not fit for) it would be hard for
them to find a man so fit every way for that purpose as this gentle-
man ; one who, I believe, in a short time would be able to do them
as good service as Mr. Ascham. I write this sincerely, without any
other end than to perform my duty to the public, in helping them
to an able servant, laying aside those jealousies and that emulation
which my own condition might suggest to me, by bringing in such
a coadjutor. [1 page.]
76. Bond of Ignatius Brett and Eob. White in 1,000L to the Duke
of York, that Brett shall well and truly perform the conditions of
letters marque and reprisal granted him by the Duke, for two
whole years. [1 page.]
77. Petition of James Godscall, merchant, to the Council of State,
for a pass and safe-conduct for a French vessel, the Gift of God,
laden with lead from Dieppe, to come to Hull and return to Nantes,
as no English vessel will undertake the voyage, on account of the
war with Holland, and Dieppe is better affected to the common-
wealth than any port in France. [1 page.]
78. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [| page ;
also I. 39, p. 95.]
79. Petition of Thomas Browne to Council, for employment.
Served as gunner in the Fortune, where he was injured, taken
prisoner, and pillaged of all that he had, and set on shore in Flanders,
from whence he travelled to Ostend and Dover ; since then, has been
visited with a long sickness, whereby he is utterly impoverished,
and unable to support his wife and children. [1 page.]
[i
page,
80. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee.
also I. 39, p. 95.]
81. Petition of Elizabeth Alkin, alias [Parliament] Joane, to
Council, for the place of nurse to the maimed seamen at Dover. Has
been faithful and serviceable to the State upon all occasions in the
late wars, in which she day and night hazarded her life, and was a
great help to the imprisoned and maimed soldiers, [f page.]
82. 83. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee to do what
is desired, and their order, 24 Feb., that she be appointed to attend
the sick and wounded a,t Portsmouth. [2 j)apers ; also I. 39, p. 97.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings. •
1. Sir Hen. Vane to represent to Parliament the letter of the
Collectors for Prize Goods from Dover of the 21st inst., with the
narrative of the late fight with the Dutch.
3. Order for a warrant for an agent of the Ordnance Committee
to impress teams and carriages, to bring 200 barrels of powder from
Warwick Castle to London.
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Feb. 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
4. The Admiralty Committee to take care that physicians and
surgeons be despatched to Dover and Portsmouth, to take] care of
the sick and wounded. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 84.J _
5. Sir Henry Vane to acquaint Parliament with the intelligence
of the late engagement with the Dutch.
6. Also to move Parliament to consider the families of those slain
in the engagement, some being already known, and further parti-
culars hourly expected.
11. The petition of the inhabitants of WeUs, Norfolk, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
13. That of Eichard Cranley, Richard Shute, and others, to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs.
14. The report concerning the Post Office to be considered to-
morrow, the parties concerned to attend.
15. The articles made with Col. O'Dwyre to be brought in to-
morrow to be considered.
17. Col. Sidney to present to Parliament the paper from the
Sieur de Bordeaux, desiring a license to transport horses from
England to France, for the use of the King, his master.
18. To write to Mr. WiUoughby at Portsmouth to take care that
nothing be wanting to the sick and wounded brought in there, and
to allow the prisoners a reasonable maintenance.
20. To recommend the Lord General to remove his officers and
soldiers from Sion College, and appoint them quarters elsewhere.
[/. 33, pp. 94-97.]
Feb. 22. 85. Col. Rt. Lilburne to the Council of State. I received your
Dalkeith, answer concerning masts and tar. I thought you would not have
ventured upon that work this year, as the season for making tar is
already lost. Before I imparted much more to Mr. SandUand, I
thought it best to put him upon a contract with Lord Tullibardiae,
who has one of the greatest shares in each of those woods mentioned,
together with Lord Cottington, Capt. Mason's widow, and Browne's
widow, who lives near Royston, whose titles may be had at very
easy rates, if Tullibardine can be gained, which I am pretty confident
may be at a very easy rate, viz., SOOl. or 400?., for that which may be
worth some thousands, if rightly managed. You will perceive by
the enclosed that discoursing of this business in these parts heightens
the thoughts of those men that have any interest in these woods,
yet I doubt not but we shall so handle the matter (if Col. Ross be
handsomely dealt with, whose woods are considerable for masts) that
we may have all the rest at easy rates. The great work will be to
secure our men, and victual them, for those wild parts afford but
poor accommodation ; and to have men at the head of the business
who understand how to manage it. There will be charges, yet I
hope within that which those commodities cost you in another
way.
Upon Mr. Sandiland's return from Lord Tullibardine, I shall send
him northward, with instructions to Lieut.-Col. Blount, and return to
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Feb. 22.
Feb. 22.
Feb. 22.
Portsmouth.
Feb. 22.
Dover.
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him, or Major Bird, sheriff of Ross, the 2001., to be issued as directed.
I could wish some biscuit and cheese, with axes and materials
necessary for the work, to be sent by the ship for Tarbert Ness. What
Col. Ross has told you is pretty true, and to begin there, having his
interest, — he being the chief of a great clan, and the Laird of Foulis,
who is the chief of the Monroes, and high sheriff of that county, and
very faithful to us — may further our business and gain us accommo-
dation, as I am much afraid our men wiU hardly be able to live there
until May.
P.S. — I intend sending 30 pioneers towards Ballangowne Wood,
and desire the Falcon frigate may be fitted for that business. I have
just seen a paper stating that 1,500 Highlanders, with Sir Geo.
Monroe, Glengary, and the Chancellor, are in a body towards the
north, which I doubt wUl interrupt our other business. If you send
the ship you mention, it wiU be best to send her first to Cromarty,
where we have a garrison. [2 pages.]
86. Order in the Admiralty Committee, that the Navy Com-
missioners make speedy provision for relief of the sick and wounded
sent on shore at Portsmouth, Deal, Dover, &c., either by sending
down physicians or surgeons, or otherwise, and report this after-
noon, and Mr. Langley to consult with them about its immediate
execution. With 6 names of persons to be sent, [f page.]
87. Like order on the General's letter, that the Navy Commis-
sioners supply the stores requested, to furnish the ships come in to
Portsmouth ; also that surgeons be despatched to the fleet ; also that
Pett and Hopkins, two of the Navy Commissioners, attend this
Committee at 8 a.m. to-morrow, [f page.]
88. Capt. Fras. WiUoughby to the Admiralty Committee. Last
Sunday our fleet engaged the Dutch agaia, who after a hot dispute
stood for the coast of France, and a northerly wind prevented the
chase of them. Our fleet came into St. Helen's Road, much torn
and shattered. Capt. Greaves in the President has brought in a
Dutch man-of-war of 500 tons and 30 guns, which with the rear-
admiral might be fitted out for sea. There is a great want of masts
and cordage for the fleet, and of powder and other necessaries for the
stores. Capt. Bourne begs to be excused writing, having received a
dangerous wound in the head. I hope you will not be unmindful
of the arrears due to the Ordnance ofiicers, &c. at Portsmouth, as the
men refuse to work without they are paid. I renew my suit for
the appointment of a master-attendant here, business so increasing.
Dutch prisoners and the sick and wounded are brought daily from
the fleet, and we much want an order for their removal. [1 pag^e.]
89. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I think our
fleet are gone to the Isle of Wight, and 34 sail of the Dutch are off
the coast, east of Calais. The Fairfax, commanded by Capt. Lawson,
has arrived much shattered, and with 100 men lost or wounded. I
have advised him to go to Chatham to repair, as there will be
work enough of that kind here. I want orders as to a prize of
38 guns he has brought in, as also others laden with salt, wine, &c.
[1 page.]
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Feb. 22. 90. John Pitson to Col. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth.
Portsmouth. Part of the fleet has come into St. Helen's Eoad, and Capt. Greaves,
vsrho has come in a prize, reports that the fight continued until the
evening of the Lord's day, which was the hottest fight of all, and
that our loss is great both in ships and men, but he is confident that
of the Dutch is treble. Our fleet left the Dutch off Fairlee, they
bearing towards the French coast, which is not so friendly to us as
to them. They gained way every night, and though our frigates
might have reached them again, they having the windward, our
great ships, which are much shaken by Friday's fight, would hardly
have come up. Portsmouth and Gosport are full of the wounded,
and the few surgeons found have their hands fuU ; I suppose we
shall have more, and there are more prisoners than there is house
room for. [1 page.]
Feb. 23. Committee for Teade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Mr. Challoner to be chairman for the next month.
2. The sending Major Laurence to Constantinople to be considered
on Friday. [/. 132, p. 78.]
Feb. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Commissioners for Dutch Prizes to allow 6d. a day to all
the Dutch prisoners brought into Dover.
2. To write^to the Mayor and Jurates of Dover of the said order,
and taking notice of their care of the wounded sent thither, and
to desire them to continue it ; also to signify to them that their
account of disbursements for that service is put into a way of
examining and satisfying, and to desire them to certify what the
prisoners are and their quality.
3. The letter from the Governor of Dover Castle, and the other
letters of intelligence, to be presented to Parliament this morning
by Sir Harry Vane.
4. To write to Major Bourne at Dover to send up into the Thames
such prize ships as either are or shall be taken from the enemy and
sent in there, by such opportunities as he shall think safe, and to
employ such men-of-war in convoying them as can be spared from
the fleet.
5. To write to the several postmasters on the road to Dover, that
Council is highly sensible of their great neglect in the slow despatch
of public packets, and to require more care, at their utmost peril.
G. The Earl of Salisbury to be President of Council for the next
month..
7. The petitions of Captains Taylor, Young, and Chapman to be
considered this day week.
8. The petition of divers merchants trading to Spain referred to
the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to consider it at the same time
with the losses sustained by the English from Portugal.
9. The Fairfax, with the man-of-war brought in as her prize, and
the I'est of the prizes now in the Downs, to be brought into the river.
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Feb. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Major Bourne is to take the ships of Capts. Green and Cole to convoy
them as far as the Hope, or if he thinks they may safely pass without
them, he shall direct the said two ships to sail to the fleet.
10, 11, 31-34. The petitions of Wm. Brandley, late captain of the
Portsmouth frigate ; of Susanna Purvis ; of Eich. Symons, mariner,
of George Evans ; of Edward Surges ; and of Elizabeth Tun, re-
ferred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
12. The paper from M. Barrifere, this day dehvered to Council,
referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
13. The Admiralty Commissioners to order, if they think fit, the
fitting forth of a Dutch man-of-war prize now in Dover pier. [Alao
Vol. XXXIIL, N'o. 91.]
14. 101. to be paid out of the exigent moneys of Council to
Thos. Baker, who brought the letter from the Generals of the fleet,
concerning the late fight with the Dutch.
15. 16. The Master and wardens, with three or four more of the
Vintners' Company to come to Council at 3 p.m. to-morrow, and also
the Navy Victuallers.
17. To order the Commissioners for sale of Dutch Prize goods to
reserve all serviceable casks, pipes, staves, and clapboards which
come into their hands, for use in victualling the navy, and to
sell them to the Navy Victuallers at the market rate. [Also Vol.
XXXIIL, No. 92.]
19. The Dutch war ship taken and brought into Dover by Capt.
Lawson to be fitted up for service, and the Admiralty Commissioners
to give orders accordingly. [Also Vol. XXXIIL, Nos. 93, 94.]
21. The order of Parliament of the 1st instant, concerning the
cKpping of money, to be considered this day week.
22. Lord Chief Justice Rolle and all others of Council of the
long robe, also Major-Gen. Harrison, Mr. Scott, Sir Arthur Hesil-
rigge, Mr. Challoner, Sir Wm. Brereton, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir James
Harrington, and Sir Henry Mildmay to be a Committee to consider
the patent for the office of the postage of letters into foreign
parts, the interest of Mr. Witherings therein, and his assignment
thereof to the Earl of Warwick or others, and to state the facts and
report. Also to consider all other claims made to the office by other
persons, and to report. The Committee to meet in the Council
Chamber next Tuesday, and report this day week. [Also Vol.
XXXIIL, No. 95.]
23. The business of the inland postage of letters referred to the
Committee for the foreign Post Office, to consider and report.
24. The letter from the Generals of the fleet to Council, telling of
the late engagement with the Dutch, to be presented to Parliameni
to-morrow by Sir Hen. Vane.
25,26. The appointed Commissioners to give the Portuguese
Ambassador audience to-morrow at 5 p.m. in the usual place, Fleming
to give him notice ; also to meet him from time to time, as shall be
necessary for expediting the treaty in hand, without special orders
from Council.
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Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Vol. XXXIII.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
27. Order on petition of John Hubin, a German, that Dr. Walker
prosecute the captain and company of the Discovery for plundering
the Fortune, taken prize, and that the Navy Commissioners stop
their wages until an accoimt be given of the money and goods taken
out of the said ship by them. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 96.]
29. The petition of Henry Javeme referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee.
35. John Steiger, Peter Johnson, and Christopher Wormsar,
Germans, prisoners in Chelsea CoUege, to be discharged, on giving
good security never to take up arms against the commonwealth. [/.
40, pp. 4-14.]
97. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the informations
relating to the Briar be referred to the Navy Commissioners, who
are to examine the masters, and whether the captain was consent-
ing thereto, and to report. [^ pagei\
98. Examination of Mich. Ballard, purser of the Briar, before the
Navy Commissioners. Arrived at Tynemouth on 24 Jan. last, with
a Dutch prize taken the day before, out of which he heard Jno.
Musgrave, the boatswain, confess he had taken seven or eight
cwt. of cordage, and sold it to one Lawson, master of a ship, and
that Kich. Nesely, master's mate, and Jno. Turner, quartermaster,
sold several barrels of beef, as did also some of the common men.
[1 page?^
99. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have
renewed the proclamation of the Council of State for the appearance
of seamen at the Trinity House, and ordered the taking up of 500
more by the Master of Waterman's Hall. We will, if you choose, send
our messengers into the port towns, but we think letters from the
Council of State to the several mayors to impress men would be
more effectual.
We have despatched surgeons to Portsmouth, Dover, Deal, and
Sandwich with medicaments, and a further supply is preparing.
We want much money to remove the present clamours for want of
pay. The Fortune at Bristol is 300 tons, and carries 34 guns ; it
would be weU to give her another name. [1| pages."]
100. Major N. Bourne to Robt. Blackbome. All of the Dutch
fleet that has not been taken or spoiled has no doubt got home or
near it. I have done my best to gain intelligence, but am now
only fit to retire, and wish the service would admit it. I will des-
patch all at Dover to-morrow, and if I am to do anything else, let
it be nearer home, that I may repair myself [1 page.]
Feb. 23. 101. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. There are
Dover. various reports concerning the whereabouts of the Dutch fleet.
A man from Dunkirk says he came by 150 sail, chiefly merchant
Feb. 23.
Navy Office.
Feb. 23.
Dover.
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ships, whereon 1 sent three ships to gather up any stragglers.
Then I heard that De Witt, with 43 ships fresh from Holland, had
anchored about Gravelines, and that 35 more were at Calais Eoad.
One says that on Sunday 150 passed by Dunkirk. I think the
ships ordered hither for the northern guard might be drawn away,
as they would be in danger, being seen, if any fresh party came
from Holland; The Fairfax, although much shattered, has sailed
for the Downs. She should go to Chatham.
I think if a special order was sent, 200 men might be obtained
in Dover, Folkstone, Sandwich, and Margate. Care has been taken
of the wounded, and the Governor of Dover Castle will observe
your orders concerning Dutch prisoners. The HoUand man-of-war
taken by the Kuby has 36 guns, whereof 10 or 12 are brass, and
although defective, she may be made serviceable. I shall complete
all I have to do to-morrow, and desire a respite to recruit my
health. [1| pages.]
Feb. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on petition of Daniel Skinner, junr., and Company, mer-
chants of Dover, that the petitioners shall prove the fact in the
Admiralty Court, and the Admiralty Judges return it proved to
the Committee for Foreign Affaii-s.
- 2. To write to the Generals of the fleet to acknowledge their
letter, congratulate them for their late success over the Dutch,
thank them for the resolution evinced by the officers and soldiers,
and to desire them to lose no opportunity to improve the present
success to the advantage of the commonwealth.
3. The Admiralty Committee to order the ships appointed for
the northern guard to attend that service according to the orders
they shall receive, and to recall Major Bourne, now in command of
the said ships, when they think fit. [Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 102.]
4. To order all the postmasters on the road to Portsmouth to
despatch quickly all despatches sent from or to the Council of
State and the Admiralty or Navy Commissioners or Ordnance officers,
and not to detain them at their peril.
5. The Admiralty Committee to consider fit convoys for convey-
ing provisions from the Thames to the fleet, and to give orders
therein.
6. The Committee for Foreign Afiairs to prepare instructions' for
such of the Admiralty Committee as shall repair to the fleet at
Portsmouth, and to report them to Council to-morrow.
7. 9. The petitions of Wm. Purefoy, and of Nath. Burrowes,
surgeon, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
8. To grant Matthew Lamb, fisherman, son of David Lamb of
Tolesbury, Essex, a protection from impress. Council being satisfied
that he is the only support of his father.
10. The Master and wardens of the Vintners' Company to inform
themselves of such persons as (after knowing the Council's order
to deliver up all serviceable casks at a reasonable rate to the navy)
have otherwise disposed of them, and to return their names and
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Feb. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
addresses to Council ; also to forward all casks they have in their
hands to the Navy Victuallers, at the rates propounded.
11. To set Arthur Slingsby at liberty on bail, according to the
report made to Council by the Committee for reviving the references
made to the late Committee for Examinations. [/. 40, pp. 14-17.]
Feb. 24.
2 p.m.,
Dover.
Feb. 24.
Midniight,
Dover.
103. Major N. Bourne to the President of the Council of State.
The Fairfax in the Downs shall be brought to Chatham. Her
prize has not yet arrived, but I sent to assist her, since which the
wind has changed, so that she may be gone to the Isle of Wight.
I had ordered the deputy Collectors for Dutch Prizes to send up
aU prizes lamed in their masts or hulls, and the rest to be brought
into Dover, and wiU provide for their convoy. I sent the John and
the John and Elizabeth to the coast of France, to gather up lame
and lagged ships that dropped from the enemy, and when they
return, they shall sail westward. I wish the ship with masts,
anchors, cables, and sails were here, to take that opportunity for
their convoy. The other Dutch man-of-war is in the pier, and
order given for her being fitted out. [1 page.]
104. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. Finding
horrible mischief from the stealing of cables, &c., now when cordage
is so dear, and hardly to be bought, I moved the Mayor of the town
and Governor of the Castle to assist me, searched several houses,
and found several hawsers, coils of ropes, sails, and other stores,
which the owners say they bought cut of the prizes. I have given
them to the Prize Collectors, and taken the names of the possessors.
These embezzlements are so common that the people declare they
think it no wrong to the State. Another great mischief is that,
when the prizes are sent in from the ships in the fleet, the seamen sell
and dispose of all the goods between decks before they come in, and
the rest here, under the nose of the prize officers, and for half the value.
I have given order to the prize officers to stop such proceedings for
the future. I hope my services will be acceptable. I shall go to
Deal to-morrow, to despatch ships. [1 page.]
Feb.- 25. Committee for Teade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Mr. Thurloe to prepare and offer to Council, on their order,
some heads of instructions for the Admiralty Commissioners who
are to go to Portsmouth.
2. The letter read for revocation of Sir Thos. Bendish to be
reported to Council, and they moved to resume consideration of the
person to be sent as messenger, and to reside there as agent till an
Ambassador can be sent, and to see whether a fitter person may not
be chosen.
3. The instructions for the said person to be reported to Council.
[/. 132, pp. 79, 80.]
STATE PAPEES. 185
1653.
Vol. XXXIir.
Feb. 25, Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To give liberty to Viscount Lisle, in consideration of the design-
ment now upon him to go Ambassador Extraordinary into Sweden,
to accept a visit from Commissioner Bonnell, sent from Sweden
to this commonwealth, and to perform the like to him, if his
Lordship shall think fit, and the like liberty to be given to him as
to the Hamburg agent.
2. Order on the letter from the Hamburg agent, about freeing
five ships belonging to Hamburg, viz., the Neptune, Young Tobias,
Hope, Charity of Hamburg, and Flying Hart, now at Portsmouth,
that directions be given to the Commissioners of Dutch Prize, and to
such persons as have the said ships in custody, to deliver them to
the parties to whom they belong.
3. The abstracts of the letters written from St. Sebastian's by
the masters of English ships there, who were employed in carrying-
Irish foot into Spain, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs,
to prepare something whereby the fact may be represented to the
Spanish Ambassador, and to report.
4. John Lord Sinclair, now prisoner in the Tower, to have the
liberty of the city, on good security to render himself prisoner to
the Tower when so required, and meantime to do nothing preju-
dicial to the Government.
5. To write to the Army Committee, — as Col. Harrington,
whose business is depending before them, has petitioned Council for
his liberty, alleging that the matter wherewith he stood charged
before them has been fuUy inquired into, — that they should
acquaint Council with the state of the business, to enable them to
answer his petition.
6. The petition of Thos. Vincent, merchant of London, referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee.
7. Also that of the owners of the Hope of Plymouth, to examine
and report.
8. The petition of Henry Brett referred to the Committee for
reviving references made to the late Committee for Examinations, to
speak with the party who follows the business on the petitioner's
behaK, and receive from him further information about Brett, and
report.
10. Sir Wm. Masham and Col. Ingoldsby to acquaint the Lord
General that Council, — having considered the restraint now upon
Mr. Smith and Mr. Andrew Kerr, committed prisoners to the Tower
with Robert Douglas and James Hamilton, who have been released
and allowed to return to Scotland, and desire for the release of the
others to accompany them, — incline to permit it, unless his Lordship
see cause to the contrary, and will issue a warrant for their discharge,
and a pass for their return to Scotland.
11. Col. Ingoldsby and Mr. Gurdon added to the Committee on
the business between Mr. Legg and Mr. Kinnersly.
12. The Committee for reviving references, &c. to send for Bryan
Taylor and the persons who have given in a chaige against him,
hear both parties, and report.
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Feb. 25.
Feb. 25.
Plymouth.
Vol. XXXIII.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
13. The letters to be sent to Turkey to be considered next
Monday.
14. Council to sit at 4 p.m. to-morrow, and the members in town
to attend.
15. 16. The papers prepared by the Committee for Foreign Affairs,
in answer to the papers delivered by the agent of Hamburg, now
read in Council, approved, and to be sent to the agent in English
and Latin, and delivered to him at 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon in
the usual place ; Fleming to give him notice. [J. 40, pp. 17-21.]
105. Capt. Hen. Hatsell to the Admiralty Committee. I wiU.
hasten the fitting out of the Marmaduke and Sampson ; they want
lieutenants. The company of the former have refused to obey orders,
and must be cashiered, and some of them have run away, leaving
sis months' pay due, so that Capt. Blagg is much troubled that it is
his lot to be with such a crew. Capt. Plumleigh is gone to Dart-
mouth, to get men for the Sampson. Last Wednesday two fleets
were seen off Mount's Bay, supposed to be Dutch. [1^ pages.'\
Feb. 25. 106. Robert Coytmor to General Deane, on board the Triumph.
The ships of the west having leave to sail for Newfoundland, you will
lose 2,000 mariners, and many on board your ships will run away to
go with them. You will find Scotch, Irish, and English among the
seamen you have taken. You should cause martial law to be
executed on some of them for example's sake, and put them to fling
the dice, that one out of 10 may suffer for it. There are Acts of
Parliament for their return home to serve the State, and not to serve
any foreign state upon pain of death. [1 page.']
Feb. 25. 107. Gen. Rich. Deane to the Admiralty Committee. I cannot
The Triumph, send a Hst of the fleet on account of the weather. I have sent all
Isle of Wight, ^^g Xsxa^e, and unserviceable ships into Stokes Bay and Spithead, the
rest, 20 sail, are gone to ply westward, and between Fairlee and
Boulogne, under Captains Durnford and Hill. Three ships would
bring the masts, sails, and cordage needed. I hope that some of the
Commissioners will also come, otherwise affairs will suffer. \\\ pages.]
108. Major Nich. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. The
Advantage has come in, and reports that the Waterhound is coming
in with a Hollander, now off Beachy, after several hours' fighting,
and in which we lost one man, and had several wounded, and that
she is laden with wool, rice, fruit, oil, and some plate. I intend
to take 20 men out of Capt. Hosier's ship for the Crow, who wants
100, and to send Hosier up for one to convoy them and the Advan-
tage, being much shattered in the fight. Particulars of ships. Capt.
Green chased a Holland ship of 300 tons, and forced her ashore near
Blackness, where she was destroyed. I shall expect a supply of
necessaries shortly. [If pages:]
Feb. 25.
Dover.
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Feb. 25. 109. John Poortmans, Portsmouth, to Eobert Blackborne. The
8 a.m., fleet lies oft" St. Helen's Point. Portsmouth is full of wounded
Portsmouth, j)^^^]^ ^^j English, and prisoners, but Mr. WUloughby is much
troubled that surgeons are to be sent ; he had provided 10, and fears
the poor men would suffer very much by a change. I beg your
prayers for them, and can say with David, " Myne eye aSects my
heart," and having seen the sad condition of some of them, I cannot
but have bowels of, pity drawn out towards them. [1 pagel]
Feb. 25. 110. Capt. Fras. Willoughby to the Admiralty Committee. The
9. a.m., Generals have had a council of war to know the state of the fleet ;
Portsmouth. ^^^^^ ^^ ^j^g ships are maimed, and will be put into Stokes Bay. We
want stores for them. We are taking all possible care of the
wounded here and at Gosport. I had provided eight or ten surgeons
before any came from London, and can get more if needed ; 70
wounded Dutch have also been brought on shore ; we have not suffi-
cient accommodation for them, as they are coming daily. We beg
you to hasten down a master attendant, as the service may suffer
for want of one. [1 page.']
Feb. 25. 111. John Pooi-tmans to Robert Blackborne. I have just got on
5 a.m., board, and acquainted General Deane what ships are to go to the
The Triumph. ^^^^ jj^ jg ^^^ earnest for the Commissioners' coming to Ports-
mouth, to consult about the state of the fleet. [|- page.]
Feb. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The letter from the commander of the Advantage frigate, this
day read in Council, recommended to the Admiralty Committee
[Also Vol. XXXIII., No. 112.]
2. To write to the Mayor of Dover that Council, having resolved
to remove the Dutch prisoners from Dover Castle, desires him to
deliver up such as are able to march to an officer of horse appointed
by the Lord General to guard them from Dover to Canterbury.
3. To write to the Mayor of Canterbury that the Dutch prisoners
are to be moved from Dover thither, and to desire him to provide a
place for their safe keeping, to be kept at Qd. a day, the charge to
be defrayed by Council, on the making out of his account.
4. The Admiralty Committee to take care that all possible means
be used for furnishing men to the ships now to go out from the
Thames, and for hastening the ships out.
5. Also to order that the convoy foi* the north and south coasts
be supplied with fit shipping, as shall be required.
6. Col. Fielder to represent to Parliament that Council finds, by
reason of the great want of money for exigencies, that the public
affairs committed to their care sometimes suffer, and to desire that a
fit sum may be appointed to their use, so that they may be enabled
to discharge the duties committed to them.
7. To write to [Rich.] Bradshaw to contract for 2,000 barrels of
powder at Hamburg at reasonable rates, and to despatch them
forthwith hither, and for payment to draw bills on the Navy
Treasurer.
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Feb. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
8. Order, on report from the Admiralty Committee concerning the
settling of a post to run between Portsmouth and Dover, for the
better despatch of Navy business, that it be referred to the Com-
mittee appoiated to consider the business of postage, who are to sit
in the Council Chamber on Monday morning, to consider this business,
and report.
9. The report from the Admiralty Commissioners, concerning the
erection of a new powder miU. for serving the pressing occasions of
the State, referred to the Ordnance Committee.
10. As it has pleased God to give the fleet good success in the
late engagement with the Dutch in the Channel, and the Generals
being come with the fleet near the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, &c..
Council thinks they should be advised with as to how the present
mercy may be best improved, and other affairs managed with most
advantage. Therefore the Admiralty Commissioners are desired
to repair speedily to Portsmouth, and being arrived with the
Generals —
(1.) To congratulate them on their success, and assure them of
Council's sense of their honourable deportment in the action, and
what a mercy it is that their lives have been spared. Also to
signify to the rest of the fleet who have behaved worthily Council's
acceptance of their service.
(2.) To inquire into the present state of the fleet, that they may
give eff"eetual orders for its supplies.
(3.) To hasten out to sea the ships required for this summer, and
settle their disposal. for the honour of the State and preservation of
trade, especially in the Sound and East Sea, and also in the Straits,
where affairs require the speedy sending of a squadron. Therefore
they are to consider whether, as affairs now stand, one may not be
spared and sent into the Mediterranean. The Commissioners and
Generals to report their opinions therein to Council with speed.
[I. 40, pp. 22-25.]
Feb. 26. 113. Order in the Admiralty Committee that, as affairs require
their speedy repair to Portsmouth, so that they have not time to
choose the oflicers for the merchant ships which are to be hired, the
Navy Commissioners appoint all under the degree of captains and
lieutenants, seeing that they be God-fearing, faithful, and able.
Feb. 26. 114. Capt. Fras. Willoughby to the Navy Commissioners. I am
Tortsmouth. glad to hear of the despatch of the masts, sails, cordage, and anchors,
as they are much wanted. We have canvas, but want suits of sails.
For an account of God's dispensation in the last engagement, I must
refer you to that sent by the Generals to Council. I will consult
with the surgeons about the wounded men, and will send up such as
are fit. I enclose a demand for some stores^for furnishing the ships.
There are 7 tons of cordage, which can be bought for 40s. per cwt.
ready money. Pray order the treasurer at Portsmouth to pay my
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bills for navy provisions. Send down one of the sea books of the
Sampson, as since she was sunk, some of her men have come on
shore, and should be paid. [1 page.]
Feb. 27. 115. Capt. Rich. Badiley to John Wise, commander of the Richard
Mar. 9. and William. The Great Duke of Tuscany having laid his com-
Porto FeiTaro. mands upon me that the six English ships of war within the Mould
of Leghorn shall depart the port in 8 days, and finding that some of
the ships are unfit for an engagement with the enemy for want of
men, and considering how much it may import the honour of the
commonwealth of England to make ourselves as formidable as we
may, being to dispute with an enemy who in these parts are more
potent than ourselves, I require and command you forthwith to
consign all your mariners, officers, guns and ammunition, to the
respective commanders of the several ships whose names are an-
nexed, they giving you authentic security in case of disaster ; but,
after this conflict with the enemy is over, I oblige myself to return
you all your guns and what else is received in this port, unless any
just impediment hinders me. In the meantime I will give you bills
or security upon Mr. Longland in Leghorn, for any guns, ammuni-
tion, and other stores you shall put on board any of the State's ships
under my command, and make good all damage that may accrue
or happen through this detention or disabling you of your men
and ammunition. Parliament having undertaken to make good all
damages and losses whatsoever, and these guns, ammunition, and
men tending so much to the strengthening and preservation of the
whole fleet and honour of our nation. And for acting in conformity
to what is before denoted to you, I do, by virtue of the power given
to me from the Parliament of England to be Commander-in-Chief for
their occasions in these parts, hereby acquit and indemnify you
from all pretensions whatsoever, either from your merchants, owners,
or any others that shall molest you, on any other pretence.
And towards the maintenance of your ship, and so many men
as shall be convenient to keep her, and otherwise for your wear and
tear, you are to have paid you 501. monthly from this date, as
long as you remain without your guns and ammunition to proceed
on your intended voyage ; to which purpose I shall give you suffi-
cient credit in Leghorn or elsewhere. In case you should be ordered
by any of your principals to deliver your goods abroad, and you
receive your freight agreed on, you can pay yom- seamen's wages
for the time they have served you, and your merchants and owners
are to apply to the Council of State for reparation of all damages and
losses sustained by the commands that are laid upon you for the
pubHc good. [Copy, 1| pages.]
Feb. 28. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
3. Mr. Thurloe to look over the Acts for encouraging navigation
and for regulating printing, and if it appears that Council is not em-
powered to grant John Tracey's petition, this is to be signified to him.
;"). Alex. Barnardiston to attend this Committee on Friday.
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6. To request Council to move Parliament that Huet Leat may-
be considered for his losses by the Spaniard, out of the revenue of
the Santa Clara or such other way as Parliament thinks fit. [1. 132,
pp. 80-82.]
Feb. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. The petition of James Giear of "Weymouth, referred to the
Ordnance Committee.
3. To let the Navy Commissioners know that two of them are to
attend a Committee of this Council at 8 a.m. to-morrow in the
Council Chamber.
4. The petition of Joseph Fowler, merchant, referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee.
6. The Committee formerly appointed to consider the disposing
of prisoners taken in the last engagement, to consider to what
places the prisoners now in Portsmouth may be disposed, and to
report.
7. The appointed Committee to give Sieur de Bourdeaux audience
at 3 p.m. to-morrow at Whitehall, Fleming to give him notice.
8. The appointed Committee to give the Hamburg agent audience
at 5 p.m. to-morrow, at Whitehall, Fleming to give him notice.
9. The letter written to the Lord General out of Scotland, about
transporting Irish from Ireland to the western isles of Scotland,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider what vessels
are fit to ply in those seas for the prevention of what is intended,
and to report.
10. To make a copy of the letter this day received from the
Straits, and send it to the Admiralty Commissioners.
II. The Committee for Foreign Afiairs to satisfy themselves of
the fitness of Maj. Laurence to go into Turkey as agent from the
commonwealth, and to report.
13. Lord Bradshaw, Col. Fielder, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Mr. Good-
wyn, John Trevor, Mr. Lister, Mr. Strickland, and Mr. Gurdon to
be a Committee further to examine the business of the challenge
between Mr. Cockayne and Mr. Mordaunt, and to report.
14. Mr. Thurloe to have Mr. Cockayne bound in the same sum as
Mr. Mordaunt, the condition to be that he shall not prosecute the
challenge sent him by Mordaunt.
15. Mr. Thurloe to look out the directions that have been given
to Council concerning commissions for setting out private men-of-
war in Scotland, and report to-morrow. With note to look out
some letters to the Commissioners in Scotland, and some orders to
the Admiralty Judges on this business.
16. Mr. Scott to move Parliament for their direction concerning
several English, Scotch, and Irish that were taken prisoners aboard
the Dutch ships and in their service, in the last engagement.
17. Maj.-Gen. Desborow to take order that the town of Ply-
mouth may use the castle and houses thereto belonging, for placing
there such sick and wounded seamen as shall be sent there from the
State's ships, until further orders from Council or Parliament.
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Hill to the Council of State.
116. Capt. Wm. Hill to the Council of State. We are 11 sail, and
The Sapphire, our station between Portland Head and Blackness, and are all lying
owns. ^g. Bgacliy. We have had some rough weather, but shall put to sea
to-morrow, if the wind serves. [J 'P<^g&-'\
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
Navy Office.
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
Midnight.
My bed.
117. Order in the Admiralty Committee — on the petition of Thos.
Harrison, Governor of Upnor Castle, for repair of the Gatehouse,
which took fire, and five soldiers' rooms were burned, and for covering
in of the north tower, built by Major Browne but left uncovered,
so that it will soon be destroyed, there being timber in Chatham
dockyard unfit for shipping but fit for repairs, — that the Navy
Commissioners have the Gatehouse and tower surveyed, and certify
the charge and the necessity of repair. [1 page^^
118. Instructions by the Navy Commissioners to John Hosier,
commander of the Magdalen, in pursuance of orders from the Admi-
ralty Committee.
1. You are, with the ships under your command, and with the
10th Whelp, which is appointed to^convoy for Newcastle, to take into
your charge all vessels in the Thames bound for Newcastle, and
sail with the first wind, in company of the Swan, John and Eliza-
beth, Weymouth pink, Briar, and fAdventure, that are bound as a
convoy northwards, or of so many of them as are now ready to
convoy the said merchant ships to Newcastle, and as soon as a con-
venient number of ships are there ready to come to London, you are
to take them into your charge, and return with them to the Hope or
Lee Koad.
2. You are strictly charged that neither you nor any under your
command demand or receive any money, gratuity, or other reward
whatsoever.
3. You are to keep a perfect journal of your proceedings, and give
the Admiralty Committee a frequent account thereof, and follow
such directions as you shall receive from Parliament, the Council of
State, Generals of the fleet, or Admiralty Committee.
We send the laws and ordinances of war for the regulating and
better government of your ship and those with you. With similar
instructions to Capt. Rob. Wyard of the Adventure for convoying
vessels to Inverness. [2 pagesi]
119. Like orders for Capt. Wilkes of the Swan to convoy ships
to Newcastle. [Copy, 1 J pages.']
120. Major R. Salwey to the Admiralty Commissioners, Chatham.
It was 7 before I reached Whitehall ; Council was up, but the
President was there, and informed me that Coimcil had already
desired the Lord General to send down 1,200 soldiers to the fleet,
and that he had ordered 500 out of his own regiment to be at
Gravesend to-morrow, and 500 more out of Col. Ingoldsby's lying
near Sandwich. The President summoned a Council, to whom I
gave an account of affairs, and your propositions about having land
soldiers. They were impatient of delay, and dismissed me, but I
desired Mr. Creed to wait the General's coming forth, and to receive
his commands where I should attend him. Meantime I found out
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Col. Goff, Col. Rich, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, and Alderman Allein,
and made them sensible of the importance of this business, and have
sent for Capt. Alderne and Major Thompson. I observed nearly 20
ketches sailing towards and from Gravesend.
P.S. — The General sends word that all is despatched, and an
express gone to you. [1 page.']
Feb. 28. 121. Charles Longland to [the Navy Committee]. You will have
Leghorn, heard of the encounter of the three frigates with six sail of Dutch ;
we have no certain advice yet of the success, but some presume to
write from Naples that the frigates have been much damnified, and
lost 25 men, which will much weaken this already weak fleet, and
draw more charge upon them. We do not yet hear of the departure
of any of the ships from Venice, and it would but displease you to
hear how backward they are, considering the great occasion here is
of them. I refer you to Capt. Badiley's relation as to what has
passed here between the Great Duke's secretary and him with
regard to the Phoenix, which will sufficiently show you in what a
strait your ships are. I enclose an account of my disbursements
in the State's afiairs, besides what I have expended in provision
and ammunition for the ships, for which Capt. BadUey has given
me his bills, amounting to 3,891. 11. 11 dollars ; I have drawn
upon Mr. Hutchinson, the navy treasurer, for 1,021Z. 10s. lOd., or at
the rate of 6s. 3d. per dollar, and hope you will give him order for
payment. With particulars of the expenditure of 1,000Z. ordered to
supply Capt. Appleton's squadron. [With copy of his letter o/14
February. 2 pages.]
Feb. 28. 122. Capt. Jonas Poole to the Secretary of the Navy Committee.
Venice. I arrived here from Leghorn, by order of Charles Longland and
Capt. Badiley, on -^ January, to take up such ships as I should find
fit to serve the republic of England, but our enemies having intelli-
gence thereof, so far prevailed with the Lords, notwithstanding my
letters patent from Ferrara, that I was forced away to the Lazaretto,
and there no man, upon pain of death, dared speak with me. This
lasted from noon until evening when, through my friend Hen. Wood,
I had liberty given me, and began to request the State there to
license me to go through my work. I daily waited upon the
College, but got no audience until •^- January, when I was referred
to the seven delegates or committee of their navy, who pleaded their
own necessity of shipping to serve against the Turks, and desired
me to spare them what ships I could. I entreated their patience
_ until an answer from Mr. Longland, and in the interim, went on
" treating with the commanders of all such ships as I found fit for
the service, viz., the Northumberland, Freeman, Bendish, Smyrna
Factory, and Vivian, whose commanders have given receipts for
their commissions, and used all diligence in fitting their ships,
being all careened, their guns fitted, and provisions on board ; the
greatest hindrance will be the want of men, but we are endeavouring
to provide both seamen and soldiers. Captains Pagge, Waterman,
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and Crowder are here ; if they had all been taken up, we should not
have found men for them, neither would the republic of Venice
have been weU satisfied.
I formerly had some disputes with the commanders on account of
their want of money, but being now all unanimous, they endeavour
to speed out of port. I fear their despatch will be somewhat tedious.
[Copy, 2 pages.]
123. Petition of Capt. Peter Bowen to Sir Hen. Vane and
the Admiralty Commissioners, for their warrant coniirming
his appointment to command the Nightingale frigate. With
note that Humphryes, now captain, is reported to be a coward,
[1 page.]
1653.
March 1.
VOL. XXXIV.— March 1653.
1. Petition of William Rayner, and five other inhabitants of
East Mersey, co. Essex, to the Council of State, for some allowance
for cutting turf used in repairing and upholding the fort there since
1648. [^ page.]
March 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The letter from the commander of the Sapphire frigate to be
sent to the Generals of the fleet, that they may give fit directions.
2. The letters written to Council from several ports in the
Mediterranean sea referred to the Committee for Foreign Afiairs.
3. The paper brought in from M. de Bordeaux to be considered
to-morrow. The members of Council in town to attend.
4. The Commissioners appointed to treat with the French agent
to give audience to Mr. Bonnell, public minister from Sweden, at
4 p.m. next Friday,, at Whitehall, to receive what he has to
propound. Fleming to give him notice.
5. To write to the Admiralty Commissioners of the design now
on foot to transport Irish into Scotland.
6. The order of Parliament of this day, concerning an answer to
the letter from the Switzers, refen-ed to the Committee for Foreign
Afiairs, to prepare the answer and report.
ing English seamen to serve abroad.
8. Sir John Trevor, Col. Fielder, Col. Sidney, and Mr. Scott, to
be a Committee to examine Mr. Denham, lately come from France,
and to report his examination.
9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 23. The petitions of Isaac Addington, owner
of the Sarah of Boston ; of Margaret Smith, widow, of Dover ;
of Capt. John Coppin, late commander of the Speaker ; of Eliza-
beth, widow of Randolph Jennings ; of Rob. .Rich, merchant ; of
5. N
Also the order refening to Council to consider the Act inhibit-
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Thos. Hopkins ; and of John Adams, referred to the Admiralty
Committee, to report.
11. The letter and papers of 5 Feb., from Mr. Bradshaw, Kesident
in Denmark, from Copenhagen, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to consider what should be done, particularly in
the busiaess of Waites, and to report.
14. The petition of George Mowle, prisoner at Chelsea, referred to
the Committee for reviving references, &c., to examine the petitioner
and report.
16. Major Andrew Rhetorfort [Rutherford], and Lieut. Jas. Crae,
prisoners in the Gatehouse, to be .discharged, on security not to
depart this town without leave, and to appear before Council
within 24 hours after notice left for them at places nominated in this
city.
18. The bond entered into by Wm. Boden and Francis Nedham,
for Sir Joseph Douglas, to be given up to them.
20, 21, 22, 24, 26. The petitions of John Lovering and James
Gayer, merchants ; of John Brown ; of Richard Salter ; of Wm. Pym,
together with the papers annexed ; and of Simon de Caserez, mer-
chant of Hambui-g, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to
consider and report. [/. 40, pp. 30-34.]
2. Wm. Rowe to the Admiralty Commissioners at Portsmouth.
The Generals of the fleet have been applied to for a convoy for the
ships at Portsmouth, with 2,300 qrs, of corn for Limerick, Galway,
and those parts where they want bread. Capt. HatseU has also
2,000 qrs. laden at Plymouth, and the same convoy would serve both.
Our friends should not die for want of bread if it may be helped.
Let Mr. Blackbome write me what is done in it.
There are other ships lading for Limerick, Waterford, and Dublin,
in the Thames, at Sandwich, and at Portsmouth, which will need
convoys. Is the Fortune fitted to convoy 8,0001. worth of cheese,
soldiers' clothes, &c. from Bristol 1 Rich. Browne would see the Dutch
prize at Tenby fitted out.
Council writes to-night to the Commissioners in Ireland to
order the Primrose to ply in the seas between the north of Ire-
land and the west isles and islands of Scotland, hearing from Col.
Lilburne that an| agency is set up between those parts, and Irish
and Scots brought over from Ireland. General Deane knows what
the tools are that are or were about Ayr. I think the land forces
in the North of Ireland, who have nothing else to do, might obviate
such projects. It is thought here that not only the Generals but
yourselves have been failing, in not having in all this time made an
exact collection of the late wonderful work of the Lord.
P.S. — I hear from Youghal on 18 Feb. that 18 French men-of-war
were seen thereabouts. I suppose you have heard of two 'Dutch
fleets of 100 sail each, off" Mount's Bay, Cornwall. There is intelli-
gence from Calais of the Dutch fleet of merchantmen coming from
Rochelle. [1 pa[/e.]
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March 1. 3. Instructions [by the Navy Commissioners] for Capt. Wilkinson
of the Weymouth pink, to go with the Briar to Yarmouth, apply to
Major Burton, merchant there, and convoy vessels that he shall name
laden with provisions for the State to the Hope, when they will be
ordered into one of the State's yards. Thence to sail to Hull to Capt.
Wilkes of the Swan, and return with him to London. [^ page.]
March 1. 4. Capt. Rich. Badiley to Capt. Appleton. I am glad the Great
The Paragon, Duke is SO far pacified with you, and is willing you should continue
0 om mo. ygyj, command until this dispute is over, and then, upon a consulta-
tion with some friends, I shall do for you what I can, and hope
we shall reach your desires. I request that all the ships maj' be of
your squadron for the present, except the Bonadventure, and that is
to be of mine. I came from Porto Ferraro last night with eight
ships and a fire-ship, in good equipage, having got the fly-boats,
men, and guns, and all the crew seem to be gallantly resolved. I
suppose we may be almost a third of the way over, and ere this
reaches you, we may be in sight.
Consult with Mr. Longland and the commanders whether it
were not best to warp the ships without the Mould head, as I
think it would be best this fine weather. If I see the ships plying
out to meet me, I intend plying to windward of them until I see
you under sail, and plying after us, and when it's a gale, I shall
endeavour to break through them, so that I may join you. If the
wind be ofi" shore, and you see them coming out to me, haste as for
your life to follow, with all the sail you can, so that we may not be
too much oppressed before you come. Desire Mr. Longland to
supply you with powder and shot for me.
P.S. — Tell Capt. Lynes if he sees me boarded, I expect he will
board them that board me. I suppose you and the Dutch vice-
admiral will try a pluck for it, and although he is a great boar, yet
he is but a boar, and who knoweth, being the game of this country,
he may be hunted as well as others. [1 page, copy.]
March 2. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Mr. Barnardiston and Penning to attend this Committee on
Friday.
2. To report to Council, on the petition of Wm. Pym, and several
merchants of London, and on the petition from most of the port
towns in the West of England, that letters of marque may be sus-
pended as to the ships of St. Malo, and that they may have passes
and protections, as those of Dieppe and Calais ; but as the nature of
this desire so nearly relates to the treaty in hand with M. de Bour-
deaux, the French public minister, they will not give an opinion till
Council have declared their sense on his last paper. [1. 132, pj3. 82,
83.1
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Instructions [by the Navy Commissioners] for Capt. Littlejohn of
the Peter, now in the Hope, late laden for the State, to convoy her
to the Downs, and under direction of the captain of the Crow, go
with her and the John, to conyoy vessels to -Portsmouth. But if
the Crow and John are gone, he is to wait further orders, [i page.
See No. 3, suprai]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
3. The petition of John Hunter referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee.
5. Note to send Col. Fielder another order for moving the House
for exigent moneys.
7. The petition of Sii- Wm. Dick referred to the Irish and Scotch
mittee, to report.
9. The whole business of the Post Office, and the state of Mr.
Witherings' claim to the office for carrying letters into foreign parts,
as also of his executors and others, who claim part of the profits
by assignment, to be reported to Parliament by Sir Wm. Brereton.
[/. 40, pp. 35, 36.]
March 3. 5. Rich Belchamber to the Admiralty Commissioners, Portsmouth.
Southampton. J delivered your letters to the Mayor and chief officer of the town,
who are ready to assist, but will write to you for some easement.
I have provided money, and honest people to distribute the State's
allowance to the prisoners, when they come. The sheriff of Bristol
has brought |in 250i. collected there, and sent here for the sick and
wounded in the last engagement, and the 23 here have been liberally
treated. I am going into the country to find money to reimburse
my friends, and will then wait upon you. [1 page.^
March 3. ^ 6. Major Peter Mumford to the Admiralty Commissioners at
Southampton. Portsmouth. The Mayor, magistrates, and Capt. Moss's company
will help me in taking care for the quartering and guarding such
Dutch prisoners as may be sent, but I am busy, being left alone at
present in the receipt of excise here. Only such number should be
sent as could be secured in some warehouses, and guarded by this
small company of 60. The Mayor hears that 1,200 are ordered here,
but there is not much room, the sick and wounded being already
quartered in private victualling houses. The few inns that are
here will only accommodate daily travellers, and there is no securing
prisoners in merchants' or tradesmen's houses, nor can straw or mats
be provided for them. They should be within the walls of the town,
not the suburbs, for security, and 1,200 with those Jiere already
would breed sickness, and endanger the whole town. When the
army of the Earl of Essex came from Cornwall, and 2 regiments of
1,000 men were quartered in the town in 1644, a sickness broke out
which carried ofi' 100 inhabitants ; I told the General, and one
regiment was removed. [1 page.]
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March 3. 7. Thus. Cornelius, Mayor, and five aldermen of Southampton to
Southampton, the Admiralty Commissioners. To the same eflect as the preceding.
The town is sickly. We think Poole, Weymouth, and the Isle of
Wight are convenient places for prisoners. [1 ^mge.]
March 4. Order in 'the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs, that the
business of Major Laurence be considered on Wednesday, both
parties to attend, and notice to be given to Bernardiston and Col.
Hard wick. [/. 132, p. 83.]
March 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Lord General to report to Parliament the letter now read,
in answer to the letters from the cantons of Switzerland.
2. The appointed Commissioners to give the Portuguese Ambassador
audience at 4 next Monday. Fleming to give him notice.
3. To write to the adventurers for the Earl of Bedford's fens, that
there are many Dutch prisoners taken in the late fight, of which they
may have such number for carrying on their work as they think
fit, and to desire them to answer speedily.
4. The order of Parliament concerning the English, Irish, and Scotch
prisoners, taken in the last tight in arms against the commonwealth,
to be considered this afternoon ; the Act for recalling mariners, and
the order of Parliament made 2 or 3 days ago, to be looked up.
5. The clause of the letter from the Admiralty Commissioners at
Portsmouth, concerning the amount of powder necessary for supply
of the fleet, to be referred by Mr. Potter to the Ordnance Coinmittee,
to consider and report on Monday.
6. To send to the Navy Commissioners and Ordnance officers to
hasten away the provisions to the fleet at Portsmouth, and to tell
them that the ships of war in the Downs are appointed to convoy
them.
7. Sir H. Mildmay to report to Parliament the letters from Dover
concerning the difference between the Commissioners and Collectors
of Prize Goods, and to move them to consider the draft of an Act in
Mr. Say's hand for settling that business, the service much suffering
for want of its determination.
8. Order on information how much the service in the business of
prizes is obstructed by a clashing betwixt the Collectors for Prize
Goods and the Commissioners for sale of Dutch Prizes, that the
said collectors forbear meddling with the Dutch prizes until Parlia-
ment shaU give further order.
9. 18, 19. The petitions of Wm. Williams, shipwright; of Rob.
Rich, merchant ; and of John Salmon, of the Elizabeth of London,
referred to the Admiralty Committee.
11. Col. Kelsey's letter of the 3rd instant, directed to Council, to
be despatched to the Admiralty Commissioners, now at Poitsmouth.
12. ■ — Jacobson of Dover to be sent for to answer matters ob-
jected against him on behalf of the State.
13. 14. The petitions of Rowland Elcock, and of Nat. Hawes,
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George Payne, and Co., referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs.
15. Mr. Thurloe to declare to Dr. Walker that he may give such
answers as he thinks fit to the paper published by the advocate of
Flanders, upon the proceedings in the Admiralty Court upon the
Samson, Salvadore, and George, and publish the same if he see
cause.
16. The letter from the Ordnance officers, with George Margett's
offer to sell some gun carriages and shot for the use of the public,
referred to the Ordnance Committee.
17. Order on Wm. Jacob's petition for a captain's place in one
of the State's ships, that he must apply to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners.
20. The Ordnance officers and Mr. Molins to come to the
Ordnance Committee at 7 a.m. to-morrow, and Mr. Hooper, clerk of
the Committee, to attend.
21. The hcense granted to Edw. Young of the Edward, for keeping
his company free from impress, to be granted to Roger Young,
commander, for whom it was intended.
22. 23. The Admiralty Judges to give an account to the Com-
mittee for Foreign Affairs, on Monday, of what ships belonging to
the Queen of Sweden are upon trial in the Admiralty Court, and
an account of their respective cases, as formerly directed; and
Mons. BonneU's paper thereon referred to them.
24. 34. M. de Bourdeaux's paper, and the petition of Col. Ealph
Cobbett, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
25. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider what course shall
he taken for bringing to trial the English, Scotch, and Irish men taken
prisoners in the late engagement with the Dutch, and to report.
26. Mr. Scott and Col. Sidney to speak with ,Ald. Allein, Mr.
Bond, and the rest of the Treasury inspectors, concerning the speedy
providing of money for the embassy into Sweden, and other exigent
occasions of Council, and to desire AUein and Bond to tell Council
on Monday what they shaU do herein.
27. Order on the petition of Nat. Goodlad and Thos. Crisp, —
alleging they have sustained losses by the Portuguese in the river
Gambia, and have proved the same in the Admiralty Court, — that
the Admiralty Judges state the business as it stands, and certify it
to Council.
32. The letter of the Ordnance officers concerning powder, and
so much of the letter from the Admiralty Commissioners of 2 March
as signified the. want of 300 barrels of powder, referred to the
Ordnance Committee.
33. The petition of John Bishop referred to Mr. Scott, Col. In-
goldsby. Aid. Allein, and Mr. Lister, to view Vauxhall, the place
therein mentioned whence the materials were taken, examine the
business, and confer with the petitioner, and to report what may be
done for his relief, as he is a known and able artist, and in relation
to his service to the State. [/. 40, pf. 41-48.]
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March 4. 8. CouncU of State to Robt. Blackborne, secretary to the Admi-
ralty Commissioners. We received yours of the 2nd, and approve
the order to be sent to Portsmouth, and have ordered the Navy
Commissioners to speedy dispatch. The Ordnance Officers signified
to us this afternoon that there are at Rye large quantities of iron
shot, ready to be brought to the Tower for the public use, and also
some at Portsmouth, for which a convoy is ordered. The enclosed
was received this afternoon from Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, and we thought
fit to send it you.
P.S. — Since writing the above. Major Bourne informs us that the
ships for transporting the shot are ready, and wait only a wind.
Surgeons and physicians are wanted. [1 page, short hand, unde-
ciphered.] Endorsed : " Copy of the Council's letter, received on the
road near Peterjield."
9. William Rowe to Robt. Blackborne. Our great masters are
too busy to answer my letters, but I want to know whether any
convoy has been appointed for the ships going with provisions to
Ireland, whether the officers for the Dutch man-of-war at Bristol
and Tenby have been selected, and what ships are designed for the
Irish squadron. I send you news from Deal. Robin Coytmor has
intelligence that Tromp died of his wounds the day after he came
into harbour. Let me know what news comes to hand from
your squadrons, though you have your hands full of business.
[1 page.']
March 6. Order in the Council of State, on information that Gen. Blake is
Lord's Day. fallen very ill at Portsmouth that Col. Wauton and Mr. Scott desire
Drs. Prideaux and Bates, in Council's name, to go this night to Ports-
mouth, to give their advice for his restoring to health. A coach and
six horses wiU be ready, and a messenger wiU attend them to defray
the charges of the journey. [/. 40, p. 49.]
March 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on petition of Edward Carter, surveyor, and Thos.
Stevens, clerk of the works, that Mr. Bond, Lord Bradshaw, Mr.
Gurdon, SirWm. Masham, Col. Wauton, and Sir John Bourchier,
be a Committee to confer with the Commissioners for Revenue and
for Whitehall, concerning the matter alleged in the petition, and give
an account to Council.
3, 5, 6, 7, 8. The petition of the ship's company of the Anne Piercy ;
of John Arthur of Weymouth ; of Roger Homer, mariner ; of Jas.
Blake, master of the Constant of London ; and of Wm. Topp, of the
Endeavour of London, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
4. The petition of John Chaworth, merchant, referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs.
9. John Robinson, Scottish minister, formerly released from the
Tower, and since remanded with others to prison in Scotland, upon
Council's late general ordei-, to be discharged from further restraint,
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unless new cause be certified for his detention, to -which end a letter
is to be sent to the Commander-in-Chief of Scotland, and the Lord
General to be acquainted therewith.
10. The proposition of Mr. Wollaston referred to the Admiralty
Committee. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 10.]
11. The resolves of the Admiralty Commissioners to be considered
to-morrow, and the members of Council in town to attend.
12. The report ordered to be made to' Parliament by Col. Fielder,
about providing money for the exigencies of Council, to be made by
Sir Henry Mildmay ; and he is also to move Parliament to pass the
Bills for the adventurers in Ireland, and for the satisfaction of the
soldiers there.
13. The biU of exchange from Mr. Bradshaw, for payment of 200Z.
to James Wainwright of London, for so much by him disbursed in
Denmark for relief of English seamen, to be accepted, and paid out
of Council's contingencies.
14. The Commissioners appointed to treat with the Portuguese
Ambassador (in respect of his present indisposition) are to meet
him at his own house on Wednesday. Fleming to give him
notice.
15. The paper from Sir Hardress Waller and Dr. Carteret, dated
the 4th instant, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to
report.
16. Also the petition of Col. Ralph Cobbett, to grant what is
therein desired, if they see cause.
17. Charles Longland's letter to Council of 25th February to be
sent to the Admiralty Committee, who are desired to confer to-
morrow morning with the Ordnance Committee concerning so much
as relates to the providing of powder. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 11.]
18. Order on the petition of Philip Isaacson
19. The letter from Capt. Badiley to be sent to the Admiralty
Commissioners. {Also Vol. XXXIV.. No. 12.]
20. Order on the petition of Jeen Masen, master of the Golden
Dove, alias the Olive Branch, that a copy be sent to the Admiralty
Judges, with order to proceed effectually in the cause, and mean-
time to give such relief to the petitioner as the law permits.
21. Order on the petition of the trustees for sale of delinquents'
lands, for money for carrying on their service, — Council finding that
16,000/.. only has been paid towards the salaries of surveyors,
clerks, messengers employed in executing the first 'Act for sale of the
said lands and other incident charges, and that a great sum is still
due for the same ; also that nothing has yet been allowed for exe-
cuting the second and third Acts, and the said trustees desiring for
the present only 15,000/. to keep the work going, — that the state
of the business be represented to Parliament by Col. Wauton, with
Council's opinion that the said sum is necessary for carrying on the
service, and to move them to order the Treasury Commissioners to
issue warrants to the treasurers for moneys raised on the sale of
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delinquents' estates, to pay 15,000?. on warrants by the trustees for
the sale of them, and to authorise the said trustees to give out
warrants for issuing the said sum for payment of the salary of
counsel, surveyors, clerks, messengers, and other officers, and for
incident charges. [/. 40, i^p. 50-55.]
13. Order of the Ordnance Committee that Edw. Shooter,
storekeeper at Lyme, send up to the Tower all the ordnance carriages,
shot, muskets, swords, pikes, and ammunition in the stores there
(except 1 iron demi-culverin, 9 saekers, and 2 minions, which are
to be left for securing the harbour), giving notice to some men-of-
war to convoy them. Such arms as were taken into the magazine,
and belong to well-affected persons, he is to redeliver to the respective
owners, and to give notice. [| page.']
14. Charles Longland to the Navy Committee, Westminster. On
the 1st instant, the Great Duke sent his last message to Capt.
Badiley, that he must either leave one of the State's ships here in
pawn for the Phcenix frigate, until she is restored, or depart this port
in 10 days, which he is resolved to do ; and to that end he departed
for Porto Ferraro to fetch the Paragon, three frigates, and four
merchant ships entered in the State's service, and as soon as they
come in sight of this port, these will go out to join them, although
IG Dutch men-of-war lie in the road. It had been better if they
could have stayed for the conjunction of the Venice ships, but
Providence has otherwise determined. I hope aU will be for the
best, as a better opportunity than this, with less odds, we may not
meet with in six months. If God gives us the day, I hope Capt.
Badiley will so husband the business as to keep the mastery of the
seas, which will be of very gTeat import. Meantime it will be very
requisite either to send the money hither from Lisbon, or from some
other place, as the large sums I have already expended to furnish
your occasions have exhausted both my cash and credit. [ With copy
of his letter of 28 Feb. 1G52-3. 2 pages.]
March 7. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the mariners on board the Richard and
Porto Ferraro. WiUiam. The affairs of the commonwealth of England in these
parts necessitate me to make our ships of war as formidable as may
be, having to do with a potent enemy, and by the advice of a
council of war, I have thought meet to require the use of the guns and
the help of such men as are on board the Richard and William ; and
that they may have the greater encouragement to proceed along with
us in this expedition, besides the gratuity given them in hand, and
the pay of the State while they are employed in men-of-war, I
oblige myself, in case they do not return to their ship within three
months, that 281. 14s. Od. shall be paid to John Whittington for his
wa"-es, and that I Avill save him harmless from all disasters to the
ship and goods in their absence, and I will also i:>ay them once in 14
days three months' pay on account of the wages due upon the dis-
charge of the ship, whether in England or elsewhere. [1 i^i/t'. See
Vol. XXXIII., No. 115, siipra^,
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March 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of the merchants trading to the Eastlands referred
to the Committee for Foreign Affairs, to consider the same on Friday-
week, and report what they think fit to be done.
2, 4. Also the petition of Samuel Terrick and Luke Lucie, merchants
of London; and the two petitions of the merchants trading to Bilboa.
9. The ship Fortune, Captain Storey commander, now at Bristol,
to be called the Cardiff.
10. To recommend the Admiralty Commissioners to order Capt.
Storey to convoy all ships now in Bristol water bound for Ireland,
and laden with provisions for the forces, and carry them to Waterford,
or wherever they are consigned ; also to take on board his own ship
the tent cloth and materials, and deliver them to the Governor of
Waterford, and return a certificate of the delivery to the Committee
for Irish and Scottish Affairs. [Vol. XXXIV., No. 15.]
11. The Admiralty Commissioners to confer with the Lord General
concerning appointing 600 more land soldiers for the fleet, and to
desire him to order those who choose them to be very careful that
persons fitly qualified be chosen ; also to give order for their march-
ing to the south coast, to be there quartered in convenient places
between Portsmouth and Plymouth. The said Commissioners to
provide carefully for their accommodation when on board, as they
did for the land soldiers last sent.
12. To recommend the Generals of the fleet to give commissions to
Capt. John Lawson to be rear-admiral of the whole fleet, and to
Capt. Martin to be vice-admiral of the fleet under Capt. Badiley,
which is now or shall be sent into the Straits. [Also Vol. XXXIV.,
No. 16.]
13. To recommend t'o the Admiralty Commissioners to have put
into execution the resolutions taken concerning the setting forth and
commanding of the fleet.
14. The list this day given in to Council of ordnance in several
garrisons useful and necessary for the setting forth of the fleet to
be sent to the Lord General, and he desired to order their speedy
transport, with their equipages, to such port or place as the Admiralty
Commissioners shall judge fit.
15. The state of the case of Robert Inglish and Alexr. Finlaw,
creditor of the executor of Gualter Frost, deceased, late servant of
the Council of State, as contained in the paper annexed, to be
reported to Parliament by Lord Commissioner Lisle, with the report
concerning the condition of Mr. Frost's family, as it is now certified.
[/. 40, pp. 56-69.]
March 8. 17. Council of State to Sir John WoUastonand the other treasurers
Whitehall, for sale of fee-farm rents. Council is now wanting 5,000Z. for
despatch of the Ambassador for Sweden and other pressing affairs,
and would charge it on the sale of fee-farm rents, but they hear that
it is already charged beyond the income. In the present exigency
we desire you, on credit of those receipts, or any other money in
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Council's disposal, to pay 5,000Z. to Gualter Frost, assistant clerk,
and you shall be speedily reimbursed. With receipt by Frost of
4,000?., 16 March. [1 page.]
18. Capt. Hen. Hatsell to Eobt. Blackborne. Repair of ships.
Although Parliament has advanced the pay of seamen, it does not
encourage them, as the merchant traders have exceeded their pay
by so much that 1,500 men have gone to the Isle of May and
Newfoundland, and many more are going.
As the Dane is inclined to carry on the Dutch interest, we may
not expect any ships or hemp from him, and the French forbid the
bringing a.way of cordage from St. Malo. I think no ships taken
from the Dutch should be sold as prize, as they only fetch the price
of the materials, but they should be stripped, and their masts, cables,
&c. used for the service. I hear from Morlaix that Rumens CoUe, a
Dutchman, has been appointed a Commissioner to manage Dutch
affairs at Brest. [2 pages.] Enclosing,
[March 8.] 19. List of officers fit to serve in the Fortune at Bristol,
[f page-]
March 9. Committee foe Tkade and Foreign Affaies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. Order on the petition of John Chaworth, merchant, — for protec-
tion for a Hamburg vessel to carry French goods from Havre de
Grace to Cadiz, and to return — to report to Council that it should
not be granted in the present state of affairs Avith France.
3. The paper read in answer to that of Mr. Bonnell to be reported
to Council.
4. To report the Committee's opinion that Major Rich. Laurence,
notwithstanding what has been alleged against him, is a fit person
to carry the letters to the Grand Seignior, and those for revocation
of Sir T. Bendish, and to negotiate and execute Council's instructions
on that behalf. [I. 132, p)p- 84, 85.]
March 9. 20. Petition of Capt. William Burrell, Governor of Mersey Island,
Essex, to the Council of State, for an order for payment of
171. 10s. for turf already used for repair of the fort, and otlOl. for
more required for this spring. Considering the troubles on the seas,
there is a great necessity for the sudden repair and strenthening
of the fort, as also the building of a timber house for the gunners
and their assistants, which will amount to lOOZ. Certain of the
poor inhabitants adjacent have, out of their good affection to
Parliament, contributed their help for the last 4 years, in sparing-
turf for repairing and upholding the fort, and now much more is
required.
With reference thereon to the Ordnance Committee, and their re-
port, 1 0 March, that 601. may be advanced on accovmt out of the con-
tingent money of Council. [1 ixige. Also I. 40, p. 65.] Annexing,
20. I. Certificate of Thos. Bassett and John Hall that they have
surveyed the ground luhere turf has been cut, and conceive
the loss sustained by the owners amuunts to 171. 10s., and
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request that it may be raised out of the hundred of Winstry
adjoining or otherwise. [1 page.]
March 9. 21. Petition of Joyce Odson, widow, to the Council of State, for
discharge of her son Henry from impress, that she may not be totally
ruined. Her eldest son William is at sea in the service, and she
knows not whether he is ahve or dead, and she, being 60 years old,
and 2 younger children, are entirely maintained by Henry. With
reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. [1 page. Also I. 40,
p. 66.]
March 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
5. The petition of Henry White referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee.
4, 5. The petitions of John Ferryman, and of Matthew Penyer
referred to the Admiralty Committee.
6. Order on the petition of Tidde Haeyckes, shipmaster of Emden,
that the Admiralty Judges be sent unto to certify the case as it now
stands before them.
9, 10. The paper now read in answer to that of Monsr. de Bor-
deaux approved, and the appointed Commissioners to meet him at
5 p.m. to-morrow at Whitehall, to deliver him this answer ; Fleming
to give him notice.
11. The petition of the Ordnance officers this day read referred
to the Ordnance Committee, to report.
14. To declare that after to-day. Council wiUno more protect any
ship's company from being impressed into the service, until the fleet
[is supplied].
15. To desire the Lord General, out of the troops of horse in the
West, to appoint some guards to lie between Guildford and Ports-
mouth, and Farnham and Portsmouth, to take up all such seamen
as come from those places without passes from the Generals of the
fleet, and to send them back thither under a guard.
16. Maj.-Gen. Harrison to acquaint the Lord General that Council
has thought fit, on the petition of the Earl of Traquhair, to give him
liberty to return to Scotland for 6 months, on the same terms as his
liberty was granted before, unless the Lord General see cause to
the contrary.
17. The same power given to the Navy Commissioners this year
as last, for enabling them speedily to make ready 40 merchant ships
now to be taken up, and to impress those whose owners are unieason-
able in their demands for hire, or unwilling to have their ships in
the service. [Also Vol. XXXIV., JSfos. 22, 23.]
18. The letters brought into Council by Sir Hardress Waller, con-
cerning the injuries done to English seamen and shipmasters in
Spain who carried Irish soldiery thither, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to consider and report what should be represented
to the Spanish Ambassador.
19. The papers which remain with the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee, concerning the post business, to be delivered over to the
Committee of Council lately appointed for that purpose.
STATE PAPEES. 205
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March 9, Council of State. Day's Proceedings (emit.)
20. The petition of Aid. John Fowke, now Lord Mayor of London,
referred to the members of Council who formed a Committee last
year for consideration of his propositions, who are to consider his
petition, and offer their opinion thereon.
21. The Ordnance Committee to contract for setting up more
powder mills, as they are needful.
22. To write to the sheriffs of all maritime counties, and to all
justices of peace inhabiting the hundreds of any counties near the
ports, to the same effect as was written to the vice-admirals, for
impressing men for the service.
23. To empower Capt. John Wilde to impress all such seamen as
he shall find fit, and to call to his assistance all justices of the peace,
as he shall have occasion.
24. To order Mr. Scutt, usher to the Council, to buy for their use
next winter 200 loads of billetts.
26. The informations given in against Bryan Taylor to be sent to
the Recorder of London, to take care to proceed according to law
against the parties informed against.
28. The petition of the inhabitants of Bray in Berkshire referred
to the Navy Commissioners.
29. To write to the Governor of Calais.
30. Order — on Lord Bradshaw's informing Council that James
Hamilton had been with him to thank Council for the lOOZ. directed
to be paid to him, Eobt. Douglas, John Smith, and Andrew Kerr,
towards their charges, but offering reasons to be excused from accept-
ance, and also begging that Mr. MacGuire and David Liddell, their
countrymen, ministers, prisoners at Chelsea, might be released, they
having declared their resolution to live peaceably — that Council
grants their desires about their countrymen at Chelsea.
31. Order that MacGuire and Liddell be discharged and permitted
to return to Scotland, and the Marshal-General to have notice
thereof. [/. 40, pp. 61-67.]
March 9. 24. Order in the Admiralty Committee in the case of Peter
Bigleston, merchant of Exeter (concerning wheat taken out of his
ship the Joanna, by some of Gen. Blake's fleet, when he lay before
Lisbon), — the Admiralty Judges reporting that he should be relieved
by Council, and Council referring the case back to this Committee ; —
that the Committee were satisfied with the proofs that the corn
was taken, but not of its value and quantity in English measures ;
that they referred the case to Thos. Boone and Edw. Bushell, who
report it to be worth S831. 3s. 6d. (being 81. 10s. 3d. per moy Portugal,
2 of which make an English ton of 40 bushels Winchester measure),
which in their opinion should be paid ; and Council is requested
to declare from what treasury it is to be paid. [IJ pages.} An-
nexing,
24. I. Invoice of the said wheat laden at Angra in Tercera,
with charges and commission by Rich. Dorinton. — 2 -Jii^ne
1650. [I page.}
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24. II. Deposition hy Roiulavd Searchfielcl, hefore Wm. Gierke,
that its value is 383?. 3s. Qd. — 19 Fov. 1 652. [1 page.]
24. III. Report by Brs. John Exton and Win. Stephens, Admi-
ralty Judges, on the case. — 3 Dec. 1652. [2 pages^
24. IV. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Col. Fielder
report the case and the said report to the Council of State,
and request their orders, the corn being laden in Tercera
Island in 1649, before Bigleston knew of the differences
between England and Portugal, the alleged value being
450?.— 10 Dec. 1652. [1 page.]
24. V. Report by Edw. Bushell that at the time in question, the
Portuguese milrea %vas tvorth 10s. lid. — London, 5 Jan.
1653. [I pagel]
24. VI. Certificate by Gen. Rob. Blake that in March 1650, Bigle-
ston asked his leave for a vessel to go from Lisbon to the
luestern islands, which he gave, saying, " I came not to
hinder but to further trade," and that the Joanna, a
French vessel from the islands, was seized by the Elizabeth
frigate, and ccfeivdays after, Bigleston claimed part of her
lading of co'i'n. — Chatham, 15 Jan. 1653. \^i pages.]
24. VII. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Thos. Boone and
Echo. Bushell certify the measure and worth in English
money of the wheat. — 21 Jan. 1G53. [1 page.]
24. VIII. Their report that the value of the ivheat seized is
383?. 3«. Qd.— London, 4 March 1653. [1 page.]
[March 10.] 25. Petition of Joshua Greene, Mayor, and 15 aldermen and inhabi-
tants of Lynn and Boston, to the Council of State, to order the Briar
frigate, commanded by Capt. Samson, to return as convoy to the
vessels there. Thanks for former favours in ordering the Concord,
commanded by Capt. Mould, and the Briar for the said service, but
the latter being ordered away, the Concord will not be a sufficient
guard for the security of the northern coasts, in regard of the many
imminent dangers apparent by the enemies on those seas. [1 page.]
March 10. 26. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ purjc.
Also I. 40, p. 69.]
March 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1, 3. The petitions of Robt. Hammon, and of Maurice Gardner,
merchants of London, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
4. Col. James Graham, prisoner in Chelsea College, to have the
liberty of the city, on security not to depart its limits without
license from Parliament or the Council of State.
6. Sir W. Fleming, who has now returned from Scotland and
rendered himself up prisoner to Council, to have the hke Hberty, on
giving security to appear before Council when summoned, and to
act nothing prejudicial to the State.
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March 10.
Vol. XXXIV.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
6. The petition of John Freeman, merchant of London, referred
to Mr. Thiuioe.
7. 10, 13, 14. The petitions of the traders for Ireland ; of Thos.
Brown ; of the sliip's company of the Anne Piercy, late in the service ;
and of Susanna Lee, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [Also
Vol. XXXIV., No. 27.]
8. The petition of George Fisher, deputy storekeeper of the small
gun office in the Tower, referred to the Ordnance Committee, to con-
sider his services, and what has usually been given him as an extra-
ordinary for the same, and to report.
11. That Committee to consider of a further supply of powder
and saltpetre to be made (beside what is reported to be furnished
from Leghorn) either from that place or some other, as they find
most convenient for its speedy obtaining.
12. Order that Sir Gilbert Pickering represent to Parliament that
Council, finding it requisite for the service in the late invasion by
the Scotch armj^ under Charles Stuart, to hasten up a train of artil-
lery from hence to Worcester, sent orders to the Militia Commis-
sioners for CO. Northampton to impress several draught horses for
expediting its march, which was done ; that an account has been
brought in of the damage of the persons from whom the horses
were taken, amounting in the west division to 186?. I7s. \d., and
in the 10 hundreds of the east division to \\M. Is. 2c?., in all
300?. 18s. 2ci., which appears to be justly due to them; and it being
propounded that the sum may be borne equally by the whole county,
he is to move Parliament to pass an Act to enable Commissioners for
the said county to assess and collect 300?. in such manner as the
assessments for the army are collected, and to pay the money to the
owners of the said horses, according to their damages received.
1.5. The appointed Commissioners to meet the agent from Sweden
at 9 a.m. to-morrow in Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
16. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Hamburg agent
at 3 p.m. to-morrow at Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
17. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Ambassador from
Portugal at 4 p.m. to-morrow at Whitehall. Fleming to give him
notice. [/. 40, pp. 68-72.]
March 10. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The order of Parliament, referring it to this Committee to
apportion the 30 persons to sit in Parliament for Scotland to the
several places, was produced and communicated to the deputies, who
pray time to consider thereof.
2. They beg the Commissioners to present to Parliament the great
burdens they allege the people of Scotland are under, by the assess-
ments upon them, the want of a Mint, and the false ryals there.
3. They pray that before the commissions for judicatories in
Scotland be renewed, or further order given for continuance of
assessments, they may be heard thereunto.
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4. Conference resumed on the Act of oblivion, and several amend
ments offered by the deputies.
5. Order on an order of Parliament of 25 Feb. last, that Mr.
Scobell, clerk of Parliament, deliver to John Phelps, clerk of this
Committee, all papers and books returned from Scotland touching
delinquents and sequestrations.
8. The deputies j)ray that the condition of the Scotch prisoners, at
Chelsea College and elsewhere, may be represented to Parliament
for their enlargement.
9. The deputies present a letter, with a bill of exchange, for them
to receive at 28 days' sight 500?. from the Treasurers-at-war, in part
of three months' advance, and hope they may receive their whole
pay as ordered by Parliament. They withdraw.
11. The deputies to meet the Committee to-morrow at 8 a.m.
[I. lS8,pp- 55-57.]
March 10. Committee to confer with Scotch deputies to Wm. Leman and
John Blaekwell, jun., Treasurers-at-war. Parliament having ordered
the Sequestration Commissioners at Leith to advance three months'
payment to the deputies sent from Scotland for their expenses, we
desire you to direct your deputy resident at Leith to receive the
moneys paid by the said Commissioners, and return them on sight
to whom the deputies appoint to receive them.
P.S. — The deputies having just delivered us the enclosed bill of
exchange, we desire you, on their behalf, to pay the 500?. therein
mentioned to them or their assignee. [1. 138, p. 55.]
March 10. 28. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We will
Portsmouth, hasten forth the ships designed for the southward. Particulars of
ships. Vice-Admiral Penn has gone on board the James, and will
sail on Saturday. We could employ 100 shipwrights more if we
could have them from London. We will send an account of the
victualling of the fleet when finished. The medical men very much
complain of want of accommodation for the 300 sick and wounded
here and at Gosport. As Eochester Castle is near the river, with
good air and water, and eight acres of ground, it might be bought
reasonably, and fitted up at little expense, although in a ruinous
condition. We have been at great expense in providing them ; the 7s.
a week formerly allowed will not suffice. Our three weeks' arrears
come to 600?., and as little can be obtained from the Commissioners
for sale of Dutch Prizes, we shall be forced to charge bills on the
Treasurer. We think the Richard and Martha and the Ann Piercy
very fit to be hired for the service. ["2§ p>a'ges.]
March 11. CoiiMiTTEE fok Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. Order on the petition of Maurice Gardner, — complaining that
his ship, the Green Knight, was taken by a French man-of-war, and
carried into Toulon, — to report to Council that he should be required
to prove his case in the Admiralty Court, and thereupon care should
be taken in his, as in other like cases.
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March 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
3. To report to Council that a protection should be given to the
Good Time of Abbeville, to pass from Portsmouth to France, with a
lading of sugar, and return.
4. The case of Nath. Hawes, relating to the Santa Clara, to be
represented to Council, that order may be taken,
5. The Admiralty Judges to certify the case of Simon de Caseres,
depending in that court.
6. To report to Council that, in the present state of affairs with
Denmark, the petition of John Mathewsen of Copenhagen, for
release of the Justice of Copenhagen, stayed with her lading at
Portsmouth, should not be granted.
7. The petition of Capt. Peter de Mere to be considered this day
fortnight.
8. The former report concerning Drs. Walker and Clerk, recom-
mitted for further consideration, to be again offered to Council, after
debate thereof
9. Lord Bradshaw and four others to consider the order of Parlia-
ment about the English, Irish, and Scotch taken prisoners by our
fleet in the late fight with the Dutch ; to look over the late Act for
calling home mariners, and other laws on that behalf, and report on
Monday how the prisoners may be brought to trial.
10. To report to Council that for better executing the orders of
Parliament concerning the said prisoners, the Generals of the fleet
should be requested to send a list of those taken and brought to
Portsmouth, signifying particularly their country ; also to have the
English and Scotch examined as to how long they served the enemy,
on what occasion they came amongst them, &c., and to transmit the
list and examinations to Council with speed. Also that the like
direction should be given to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, Governor of Dover
Castle, and the Mayor of Canterbury, concerning the prisoners
there.
11. Order on the petition of merchants trading to Bilboa for
convoy for their ships, now ready, there and back, to report to
Council to recommend the Admiralty Committee to assign them
such convoy as more weighty affairs permit.
13. Lord Bradshaw to prepare a draft of a commission for hearing
and determining Rigby's case, according to an order of Council.
[/. 133, pp. 1-5.]
March 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1,12. The petitions of Wm. Warren and Caleb Veren ; and of
Fras. Habinica, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
2. Order to declare to the Admiralty Judges that all lettei^s for
piivate men-of-war, granted out to any of this nation by warrant
from Council, are to be granted as well against the French as against
the Dutch.
3. The Admiralty Commissioners to give order as they see cause
for sending out of the Thames all ships fitted to go forth upon the
service.
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5. The petition of John Bishop referred back to the former Com-
mittee.
7. The liberty of the City and 10 miles round to be granted to
Lord Spinie on security to appear on summons, not to go beyond
his limits, and not to act to the prejudice of Government.
8. The petition of Chas. Waytc referred to the Committee for
reviving references to the late Committee for Examraations.
9. The petition of Major Andrew Eheterford and Lieut. James
Crae referred to Col. Sidney and Mr. Scott, to report.
11. Order for a protection from impress for the company of the
Iceland frigate, Peter Steward, commander, and her 30 men, the ship
going in consort with others outward bound on a trading voyage,
whereby they will be a mutual security against the enemies. [/. 40,
pp. 73-75.]
Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
1. The clerk reports that he delivered the letter of 10 March to
Capt. Blackwell, Treasurer-at-war, who hopes to satisfy the bill of
exchange, in case a person authorised by the deputies comes to the
Treasury for it, but as the deputies are unknown to the treasurers,
he wishes the Committee to appoint one of their officers to certify
the letter of attorney that shall be sent.
2. Order that the deputies be acquainted therewith, and that the
clerk certify the letter of attorney.
3. The deputies called in and informed that the 600?. will be paid
them on the bill of exchange, if they send for it, and that the Com-
mittee will move Parhament for speedy advance of the whole, as
well what is formerly ordered, as the other three months now
begun.
4. Conference resumed on the Act of oblivion. The deputies
press that the exception in the BUI may be left out, and that it may
extend to aU the people in Scotland, and withdraw after debate.
5. The deputies to meet the Committee on Wednesday next, the
16th. [/. 138, pp. 57, 58.]
Committee foe, Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. M. Barriere's papers to be considered on Friday.
3. Dr. Walker to give a full account, with all speed, of some
speeches lately used in open court, much derogating from the due
respect and honour thereof, upon the trial of the ship Samson in the
Admiralty Court.
4. Order on petition of John Helmes, citizen of London, — for
restoration of 80 half cloths, seized by the searchers of Gravesend
at the departure of the Danish Ambassadors, and pretended to
belong to them, — to report to Council that on examination of Helmes,
and of Penny the searcher, this Committee finds no ground for dis-
charging the cloths, and that both parties should be dismissed from
further attendance.
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5. Order to report to Council, on the petition of John Godscall,
merchant, — for license to withdraw from Holland by way of
Flanders his estate invested in potashes, madders, and whale-fins, — -
that this Committee does not thiiik Council authorised by Parliament
to dispense with the navigation Act, or to give any direction in cases
of this nature.
6. Mr. Nayler to put in writing the information he gave this
morning, and deliver it with speed.
7. Order on the petition of John Freeman and Adam Jennings,mer-
chanfcs of London, — stating that Council having given them Hberty to
use some of the Danish ships detained here to fetch pitch and tar,
on security for their return, they freighted two ships, but one
belonging to Copenhagen, John Mathewsen, master,' cannot go till
he can discharge his debts out of his lading, now detained in the
stores at Portsmouth, and desiring leave to use another ship — that
Council should grant them another ship, on sufficient security for
her return.
9. The Admiralty Judges to certify on Wednesday the case of
Simon de Caseres and Capt. Ware, depending in their court.
10. Order to report that it is not in the power of Council to grant
the petition of Rich. Salter for discharge of a parcel of annatta,
used in dyeing, brought for him from Middleburg in an Enghsh
bottom, but seized by the Customs' officers. [I. 133, p2J. 6-9.]
March 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
]. The petition of the saltpetre men referred to the Ordnance
Committee, to consider what is therein desired and report.
3. The jCommissioners for sale of Dutch Prize .Goods to deliver
after appraisement all prize ships, with tackle and furniture, ord-
inance, and ammunition, judged fit for service, to the Navy Commis-
sioners and Ordnance officers, to be by them disposed of according
to directions by the Admiralty Commissioners.
4. The Treasury inspectors to give order that money be speedily
supplied to Council for their contingencies, as they have no money
to satisfy several bills of exchange drawn upon them, especially one
from the Mayor of Dover for 500?. for the use of the sick and
wounded men, who greatly require it.
5. The order of Parliament of the 10th instant, giving power to
Council to give order concerning the import from Dunkirk of such
goods as were landed out of the Samson in the Straits, and have
been brought overland into Flanders, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs.
6. The extracts of the intelligence now read to be sent to the
Generals of the fleet, to-night if possible, desiring them by letter to
consider what may thereupon be done for the service, and especially
about the Dutch fleet at St. Martin's. With note to send the
messenger to the Admiralty Commissioners.
8. Order on the petition of Col. Wm. Urrey, Lieut.-Col.David
Law, Major John Fuller, and Cornet Walker Douglas, that the
Marshal-General in whose custody they are now prisoners certify
o 2
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particularly their conditions, especially that of David Law, as to
health, after which Council will consider their desires.
9. The papers brought in to-day from the Hamburg agent referred
to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
11. The letter from the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland,
enclosing the articles of Ennis Buffin, also a copy of the commission
given to Sir Phelim O'Neile from the late King, to be presented to
Parliament by Col. Sidney, together with a letter from the Kesident
of Hamburg.
12. Order on a report from the Committee for reviving references
made to the late Committee for Examinations, that — Mainwaring
at Dover be discharged from his employment there.
13. The whole business of the passage at Dover recommitted to
the said Committee, who are to inquire themselves concerning the
constitution of that office, and the manner of its execution, to
which purpose they are to prepare a letter to the Governor of
Dover, desiring him to admonish the clerk of the passage and his
deputy for their neglect and miscarriages in the execution of that
office, and to report this letter to Council. [/. 40, pp. 76-79.]
29. [Robert Blackborne] to Charles Longland. I was pre-
vented from giving you an account of the late engagement between
the Dutch and us, having to attend the Admiralty Commissioners
to Portsmouth, upon the fleet coming in there. On Friday, 18th
February, a dispute began between Portland and the Isle of Wight,
their number being 80, and ours between 60 and 70 sail, which
continued very sharp all that day, and until evening, the enemy
having the weather gauge all day. The next morning we fell upon
them again, and having the wind, gave them chase to the eastward,
and took, sunk, and burnt many of their men-of-war. On the
Lord's day, being the 20th, our ships began a fresh engagement,
and pursued them as far as Blackness, where they made such haste
to get away, not being able to hold out any longer, that they left
their 200 merchantmen behind, to make the best escape they could ;
and our ships bearing hard upon Tromp, he bore in with his fleet
so near the shore that we considered it very hazardous to do the
same, it being dark, and the wind high, and thereupon anchored
two leagues off", he being about one from the shore.
We suspected he could not have weathered Blackness, but con-
trary thereto, he stole away in the night, by putting out his lights,
so that in the morning, our fleet could not tell where to find any of
them, and thereupon the Generals sailed to Portsmouth.
You will easily imagine that such a continued action was not
carried on without great loss on either side, but we did not lose a
ship save the Sampson, a small vessel, which being taken by the
Dutch, was suddenly rescued, and afterwards sunk by ourselves.
The Generals assure us that had they had but two more hours' day-
light, they had taken and destroyed the greater part of the Dutch fleet.
We have not a particular account of each day's success, yet I
can assert there were 17 men-of-war taken, sunk, and fired, and
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five of these are now in our custody, one being 1,300 tons, and the
rest from 500 or 600 tons, and we conceive they lost many more, as
Tromp had not above 34 sail with him in the evening of the Lord's
day, and those were much shattered and torn, and their men
wounded. We have also taken 50 of their merchant ships laden
with wine, salt, &c., and 1,500 prisoners, who are at Southampton
and other places.
In this engagement General Blake received some hurt on his
thigh, which was not dangerous, but since the fight, he took cold on
shore, which put him to some distress ; he is now upon recover^'.
I refer you to the enclosed as to what other oflicers and men were
wounded or slain in the fight, and when you have perused it, you
are to direct it to Capt. Badiley. Our fleet is now setting forth to
sea, and effectual care is taken for visiting our friends in your parts,
which I hope will answer your expectations.
P.S. — Your transactions there are well resented. There' were seven
of our best ships absent from the fight, so that the hand of God
was the more seen. [Corrected draft, 2 pages.]
March 14. 30, 31. [Eobt. Blackborne] to Capt. Badiley. It is no small
trouble to us here to find such aflfronts offered to our nation, by the
people of that country, as have been represented by you and Mr. Long-
land, and there has been a great trial of your patience ; but it is now
growing to perfection, the Lord having been pleased of late to open
a door of hope for your relief, in that memorable and never to be
forgotten appearance of his for us against the Dutch^ three days
together, 18, 19, and 20 ]^ebri|try last. As I find it is'i misrepresented
by the Dutch in France, I give you this version. From morning
until evening, the greater part of these three days, 60 ships, com-
manded by Generals Blake, Deane, and Monk, were deeply engaged
with 80 sail of the enemies' men-of-war, and 400 merchantmen,
between Portland and the Isle of Wight, in which we took 50 mer-
chantmen, who are brought into Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, Dover,
and the West, besides 50 of their men-of-war, sunk by their own
confession, and four taken, one of which was 1,300 tons, and is now
at Portsmouth, and divers others made unserviceable. For the
number of men slain and wounded on our side, and the number of
prisoners taken by us, I refer you to the enclosed, and can only add
that you had received a more timely account of this great mercy,
had not my sudden repair to Portsmouth to attend the Admiralty
Commissioners prevented.
All hands and heads are now at work for sending you relief,
which I trust will come furnished to your expectations, and a
squadron is thought upon for that purpose. Meantime the Com-
missioners desire yoti will use all possible circumspection, and rest
assured they are as mindful of your condition as if they were upon
the place, and your bills of exchange have been complied with.
There has been a debate in Parliament this two days, about
setting on foot a treaty with the Dutch.
General Blake has been very ill of a wound received in the fight,
but it is in a hopeful way of recovery. We lost Oapts. Ball, Mild-
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may, Barker, Chesson, and Tatnell, with Mr. Sparrow, the General's
secretary, which has been a great saddening of our spirits,
P.S. — The Portugal Ambassador and French and Swedish agents
are still here, but nothing resolved on. [Corrected drafts,
2 papeo^s.]
March 14. 32. Chas. Longland to the Navy Committee. Capt. Badiley,
Leghorn, with the ships and frigates, came before Leghorn this morning, to
help out those ships that have lain here so long besieged, but the
remedy has proved worse than the disease, as of six, only one has
escaped to him, and the rest have been taken and burnt. I suppose
Capt. Badiley has gone for Messina to meet the Venice ships, who
must all lie still unless some succour comes to them. [Copy,
• i page-]
March 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. The Lieutenant of the Tower to come to CouncU to-morrow
afternoon.
3. Henry Boswell, brother to Maj. BosweU, late prisoner in the
Tower, to appear before Council to-morrow afternoon.
4. The letter now read to the justices of peace for Oxfordshire,
for suppressing Capt. Ayres in his collecting money in that county,
approved, signed, and sent.
5. Order — on petition of John Giles, minister of Crowland, — that
the house he desh-es to live in (lately built by Maj. Dodson, Gover-
nor of that place), be assigned him, as the house formerly belonging
to him was, for the safety of the town whilst a garrison, demolished.
6. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider what ships are
necessary for transportation of Viscount Lisle, appointed Ambassador
to Sweden, and his retinue, &c., likewise, what convoy is fit to be
appointed for him, and acquaint Council with what they think fit.
7. The petition of Joseph Hieron and Henry Potkin, merchants
of London, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
8. The paper given in to Council to-day from the Swedish
agent, with the papers relating thereto, referred to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs, who are to speak with the Admnalty Judges
about the ships detained mentioned in that paper, and to let them
know from Council that they are to do justice in those cases.
9. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee concerning
the Isle of Man to be considered to-morrow.
10. Sir Henry MUdmay and Mr. Scott to make their report in
writing concerning the people of this nation resorting to the houses
of Ambassadors and public ministers.
II. To order Capt. Sherwin, or some other commander of the
State's ships on the coast of Ireland, to transport thence the wife
and family of John Weaver, now in Ireland, with their neces-
saries.
12. Mr. Birkenhead to attend Coimcil to-morrow, to give them
an account of the conspiracies in Denmark against resident Brad-
shaw's life.
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To write to Mr. Pentloe, Mr. Mansel, and Col. Brooks, jus-
tices of peace for Northamptonshire, to inquire into the quarrel
between Mr. Mordaunt and Mr. Cockayne, and to report. Noted
" Send this to Lord Bradshaw, he is to write the letter, by the
Council's desire."
14. The petition of the Governor and Company of merchants
trading to the East Indies referred to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners.
"15. That of the merchants trading to Venice to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs.
16. To give liberty to Lieut.- Col. David Law, now prisoner in
Chelsea College, for two months, for the recovery of his health, on
security to render himself prisoner at expiration of that time, or
sooner if summoned, and meantime to act nothing prejudicial to the
State. Noted " Send this to the Lord Bradshaw."
17. The information given to Council concerning Martin Williams
referred to the Admiralty Committee. [7. 40, pp. 80-84.]
March 15. 33, Order of the Ordnance Committee that Anth. Robbins repair
to Gloucester, Bristol, Chester, Worcester, Liverpool, and Beaumaris,
and bring all the ordnance, powder, shot, match, carriages, and other
munitions of war to the Tower, according to the warrants of Lord
General Cromwell to the Governors and Commander-in-Chief of the
said garrisons. [| page.}
March 16. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
3. Order on the order of Parliament authorising Council to give
licenses for importing the goods unshipped from the Sampson, and
other ships taken into the service in the Mediterranean, which goods
are to be brought overland to Dunkirk or Ostend, or other adjacent
ports — that to prevent fraud in bringing in other goods besides those
so landed, the names of the ships be delivered in to Council, and
specifications of the goods on oath to the Customs' Commissioners,
" as also that the property of the goods is not altered from the
people of this commonwealth."
5. To request Council that the appointed Commissioners may have
a conference with the Hamburg agent, to ripen into execution what
he proposed about some Hamburg ships now in Flanders, laden with
pitch, tar, hemp, fee, that would be willing to bring them into Eng-
land if they might have license. [I. 133, pp. 10, 11.]
March 16. Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
1. The deputies renew their desires that, before the proviso in the
Act of oblivion for excepting persons whose estates are confiscated
be resolved on by the Committee, their exceptions against it be
heard.
2. The debate concerning the distiibution of 30 persons to represent
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Scotland in Parliament, to the several shires and places in Scotland,
resumed.
3. The deputies ask by what rule Parliament went in establishing
the number of 30, as a thing they ought to know before offering
their judgment how the number should be distributed.
4. They also beg that the assessments of Scotland may be resolved
on in the first place, as necessary to be settled before the number
can be distributed, and that the Committee would move ParKament
that the assessments be first treated.
5. The Committee will consider the case, and reply to-morrow
morning. [I. 138, _pp. 58, 59.]
March 16. Cou.NCiL of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write Col. Dixwell, the Governor of Dover Castle, and Capt.
Foaeh, that Council are informed that the Dutch prisoners sent from
Dover to Canterbury are many of them escaped, and that the rest
have not the allowance ordered by Council, and to desire them to
examine into the matter and report.
2. Mr. Thurloe to speak with the adventurers for the Fens con-
cerning their taking Dutch prisoners into that work, and to give an
account thereof to Council to-morrow.
3. 10. The petitions of Temperance Newcomb, widow ; and of
Jacob Delefsen, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
4. That of William Fell, gunsmith of London, refeiTed to the
Ordnance Committee. Mr. Goodwin to take care of the business,
and report.
5. That of Hans Heytman to be sent to the late Commissioners
for Dutch Prizes, who are to give an answer in writing to what is
there alleged.
6. To send a summons to the gentleman porter of the Tower to
attend CouncU at 3 p.m. nest Monday.
7. Sir Henry MUdmay, Maj.-Gen. Harrison, Mr. Strickland, Mr.
Gurdon, Mr. Bond, Sir John Trevor, Sir Wm. Masham, Lord Brad-
shaw, Mr. Scott, and Sir John Bourchier, to be a Committee to con-
sider the miscarriage of the officers of the Tower in the late escape
of Major Boswell, or upon any other occasion ; and what should be
done for reforming of the same in future, and to report. Sir Henry
Mildmay to take care of this business, and the Lieutenant of the
Tower to perfect the examination he has begun concerning the
escape of Maj. Boswell.
8. A summons to be sent to — Wildy, at Yarmouth, to appear
before Council on Friday week, to answer matters objected against
him. The warrant to be sent to the bailiffs at Yarmouth, who are
to take care that notice is given him, and to certify to Council
what they do therein.
9. The letter of the 14th inst., from the Generals of the fleet to the
Admiralty Commissioners, with the enclosed petitions from the
Dutch prisoners, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
11. The instructions formerly passed in Council for the Generals of
the fleet to be forthwith sent them.
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Order on petition of Captains John Taylor, Anthony Young,
and Edmund Chapman, that Dr. Walker certify whether he be ready
to proceed to trial with the petitioners, and how the case stands
concerning them, that further order may be given.
15. Order that James Lord Ogilvy, prisoner in the Tower, |]^have
the liberty of the city and late lines of communication, on security
to appear on summons and act nothing prejudicial.
17. The names presented by the Admiralty Commissioners for five
new frigates shortly to be launched, approved of, viz., the frigate at
Portsmouth to be called the Bristol ; that to be built by Capt. Taylor,
the Portland ; the great frigate at Deptford, the Essex ; the lesser
frigate there, the Hampshire, and the frigate building by Mr. Pett,
the Newcastle. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 34.J
19. To write to the Generals of ithe fleet that CouncU has put a
stop to the granting of commissions for private men-of-war, until certi-
fied that the fleet is supplied with men ; and that it gives the Generals
piower, for the speedier manning of the fleet, to take men out of the
private men-of-war as they shall meet Avith them and need them ;
also to signify to the three Generals that the same power is given them
as was given Gen. Blake for giving instructions against the enemies of
the State ; also to approve what they have already done therein.
20. The report of the Commissioners of Council of their treaty
with the Portugal Ambassador to be made next Friday.
21. The Irish and Scotch Committee to confer with the Lord
General concerning the putting aboard the ships of this common-
wealth 4,000 or 5,000 land soldiers, and to consider of the way and
manner of putting this business into practice, and to report to-
morrow afternoon.
22. The reports from the Irish and Scotch Committee to be heard
to-morrow afternoon the first business. [/. 40, pp. 84-88.]
35. Order by the Commissioners of Parliament for inspecting
treasuries, on an order to issue monies for the navy, and on certifi-
cate of the Admiralty Committee, 26 Jan. 1653, that Sir John
Wollaston, and the rest of the treasurers for monies from sale of
estates forfeit for treason, pay to Rich. Hutchinson, navy treasurer,
9,000Z. to be issued on warrants of the Navy Commissioners. [1
parje.]
36. Daniel Whistler to [the Admiralty Commissioners]. On your
oi'der to me to take the general care of the sick and wounded on shore
in these parts, I inquired into their condition, and finding many healed
or slightly wounded, I sent them to their ships, as salt meat will
not do more hurt than strong drink. Thirty-two, whose cure will be
tedious, I have sent up in four wagons to London, to be disposed of
in the hospitals, with surgeons and nurses to take care of them by
the way. The sick increase daily in the fleet, and General Deane
has ordered them to be quartered in Farnham, this town being full, and
there being some malignity in the sick that might endanger the
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garrison. Gen. Blake mends but slowly, which detains me here.
[1^ pages.] Enclosing,
36. I. List of 32 sick and wovmded men sent from Portsmouth
to London, 1.5 March 1653. [1 page.]
March 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order that no more letters of marque be granted to any person
whatsoever, until the fleet be fully manned, and put forth to sea.
2. Order that the Admiralty Judges grant a letter for a private
man-of-war against Prince Eupert and other enemies to Edw. Nicholls
of the Gift of London.
3. The petition of Capt. John Whitworth referred to the Ordnance
Committee.
4. Also that of Edward Ansley, store-keeper and provision master
in the office of the Armoury in the Tower.
7. That of Francis Townley, Henry Crisp, and John Dogett, mer-
chants, referred to Mr. Thurloe.
8. That of John Muxon, mariner, to the Admiralty Committee.
9. To write to the Customs' Commissioners of the receipt of theirs
of this day, and to tell them to proceed according to law against goods
imported by any persons contrary to what they have been allowed
to do by warrant of Council.
10. Mr. Attorney to attend Council to-morrow afternoon.
1 ] . Lord Chief Justice St. John, Lord Bradshaw, Col. Whitelock,
Lord Commissioner Lisle, Mr. Say, Mr. Love, Mr. Attorney, Mr.
Goodwin, and Col. Morley, to be a Committee to consider in what
manner a person who has committed murder in one of the Cinque
Ports, and is now in prison there, may be brought to trial.
12. Also to consider of the want of administration of justice in
the Cinque Ports, and to suggest a fit remedy.
13. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the Bear and Violet to
sail for Newcastle, in order to strengthen the convoy appointed for
bringing the fleet of coUiers thence, and also to give them such
other directions for carrying out the service as they judge fit. [Also
Vol. XXXIV., Nos. 37, 38.]
15. The business of the Mint to be considered next Monday.
16. Mr. Birkenhead to put into writing what he has observed in
foreign parts, and deliver it to Mr. Thurloe. [/. 40, pp. 89-92.]
March 17. Committee to confer with the Scotch Deputies. Day's
Proceedings.
1. To acquaint the deputies, — on their request for settlement of
the assessments of Scotland before due distribution of members —
that this Committee may not presume to intermeddle with the
assessments without direction from Parliament ; and that Parlia-
ment has not only considered the assess, but the number of persons
in Scotland, and several other things, to induce their resolution of
30 members for Scotland. Also that the assessments cannot be a
ground for distributing the members, because they arc frequently
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altered in England, both as to quantity and proportions of the
several counties, as Parliament sees cause. However, the Com-
mittee wiU represent their desires to Parliament.
2. The deputies being called in and informed thereof, insist that the
assess be first asserted, and they heard thereon, before they treat
about the distribution of the members.
3. They complain that the assess is so heavy that they cannot
subsist under it, and therefore there must be some abatement in the
first place, for better satisfying the people of Scotland. [/. 138,
pp. 59, 60.]
March 18. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
2. Order on Council's reference of a letter from the Generals of
the fleet to the Admiralty Committee, that on the request of the Dutch
ofiicers that are prisoners for larger allowance than the common men,
the captains and commanders should have 12d. a day, and the
inferior ofiicers and common men 6c?:., as formerly.
3. Order on the request of several passengers taken prisoners to be
released to return home, and of some wounded captains and prisoners
for leave to come up to London for cure, that the Generals should
have liberty to dismiss the passengers, and to allow the wounded to
come up, on parole to appear at Council to receive their further
orders.
4. The part of the letter propounding the appointment of two
places on the coast, where the ships of Princes and States in amity
could call and take passes, to be considered on Wednesday.
6. Order to report to Council, on the petition of the Eastland
merchants, that they must prove in the Admiralty Court their losses
sustained by the King of Denmark's detaining and using their ships
at Copenhagen, that it may be ready for further order.
7. Mich. Phillips to be ofiered to Council as fit to be consul at
Venice, in behalf of English merchants.
8. Mr. Thurloe to inquire what the formalities of a consulship are,
and acquaint Council on Monday. [J. 133, pp. 12-14.]
March 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. Order on petition of the merchants and owners of ships in
Great Yarmouth, that they ascertain by proof in the Admiralty
Court the damages which they allege they have sustained.
8. Order on petition of Thos. Munck, prisoner at Chester, that he
be enlarged on security (which is to be taken by the Mayor of
Chester), in 200?. for himself, and 100?. a piece his sureties, to act
nothing prejudicial to the commonwealth.
4. Order to answer on the petition of Anthony Burt of Dunkirk,
that Council can give no direction thereon.
6. The Council to sit at 9 a.m to-morrow. [/. 40, pp. 92, 93.]
March 18. 39. Order of the [Kevenue] Committee, upon debate on the order of
Parliament for taking off the excise of the old and neA\' drapery.
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and laying the excise upon other commodities to the like value, that
certain imported saltery wares mentioned in a list aimexed, now
paying 6d. in the 11. by the first buyer, shall pay Is., and that
Spanish and all other wools whatsoever, except Scotch and Irish, be
charged at the same rate. [Copy, ^ page.]
March 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Col. Sidney to report to Parliament the case of Mr. Dury,
appointed to attend Viscount Lisle to Sweden, which was to have
been reported by Commissioner Lisle.
2. The Usts of the prisoners, and the report concerning them, to be
brought in to Council to-morrow.
2a. Note that Vincent's commission for making saltpetre is
not to be delivered without order.
3. The paper now read in answer to that of the Commissary
of the Queen of Sweden approved, and to be sent him by Sir 0.
Fleming.
4. The contract made by the Navy Commissioners, for hiring
into the service the merchant ships now presented in a list, approved.
•5. To declare that Council does not hold it fit that any of the
present commanders mentioned in a list sent from the Navy Com-
missioners, or any others that are owners or part owners in any of
the merchant ships hired into the service, be employed in the ships
so hired.
6. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider of the persons not
thought fit to serve in their own ships, for employment in other
ships, if the Commissioners shall be satisfied that they are deserving
men, and fit for the present service.
7. The extracts of the Holland letters to be sent to the Admiralty
Commissioners, and by them to the Generals of the fleet.
8. To write to the seaports of Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, fee, to
take care that none of the Dutch prisoners escape home through
them.
9. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider how to dispose of
the Dutch prisoners, and to report.
11. The information given concerning one Fryer referred to the
Committee for Foreign Afi"airs, to consider what is fit to be done,
and report.
12. The letter written by Council to the adventurers of the
Great Level, concerning sowing of hemp in the fens, to be altered
from 3s. per stone to 28s. per cwt., and the same alteration to be in
the warrant to the Navy Commissioners.
14. To give power to Rich. Mill to press in Devonshire and
Cornwall seamen and others belonging to the fishing craft, pro-
vided he take not out of any fishing boat above 1 or 2 men.
15. To require all owners of boats there to give Mill on demand
the names of all seamen shipped, hired, or em"ployed by them in
fishing the past year, with their abodes.
16. To require all constables and other officers to give Rich. Mill
the names of all such seamen, saynemen, and fishermen as are
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inhabitants in their towns or jurisdiction, and to require them to
assist him in the promotion of this service, as they will answer the
contrary at their peril ; and to require the mayors and justices of
peace to give notice that no seamen, sayners, nor fishermen shall
absent themselves from their habitation to prevent the press, on pain
of 6 months' imprisonment.
17. Council having on desire of ;Viscount Lisle, Ambassador to
Sweden, appointed Mr. Dury to attend him, — and the condition of
his own private affairs being upon occasion thereof , represented
to them, think it just, in consideration of his former good service,
and in respect of his attendance upon the present service, wherein
he is likely to be useful, to examine his case, and having stated the
fact, to refer it to the consideration of Parliament by Col. Sidney.
[I. 40, pp. 94-98.]
March 19.
Leith.
March 19.
Amstenlam.
40. Rich. Saltonstall, Edw. Syler, and Sam. Desborow, Commis-
sioners in Scotland, to the Admiralty Committee. We have pub-
lished the votes and I'csolutions of Parliament for encouragement of
seamen, and sent copies to the magistrates of the chief ports. If
some State's ships were at Leith, it would induce volunteers to join,
but there |are only Capt. Pestell at the Orkneys, and Capt. Yates at
Inverness. With power to press, many seamen might be procured,
and sent by Pestell if he were ordered to call at Leith on his way to
London for such men as have been procured. [1 pccge.]
41. Sir Edw. Walker [Garter King-at-Arms] to Sir Edw.
Nicholas at M. Palmart's, Pape Straet, Hague. I have received the
commands of their Royal Highnesses touching the distinction the
Duke of Gloucester ought to bear in his arms, as third son of the
King ; to which I shall say that there are no differences appropriated
to their birth ; for the third son that may be of His Majesty that
now is must not give the same difference his uncle does. Therefore
in all times such differences have been devised as have the least
diminution in armory. For example, Lionel Duke of Clarence,
second son of Edward III., gave a label parted argent and azure, with
a flower de luce ; John of Gaunt, third son, a label ermine ; Edward
Duke of York, fifth son, a label with castles and lions ; Thomas Duke
of Gloucester, sixth son, a bcrdure argent. The three younger sons of
Henry IV., and so the brothers of Edward IV., gave distinctions
different from those. Henry VIIL, when Duke of York, gave a
label ermine. His late Majesty, when Duke of York, gave on a
label argent, nine torteaux or red balls, which was the distinction
of Richard Earl of Cambridge, second son of Edmund Duke of
York, fifth son of Edward III., and was as great a diminution as
could almost be devised ; whereupon His Majesty, while at Jersey,
by my representation, passed a grant to the Duke of York to bear
a label ermine, as Henry VIIL did when he was Duke of York,
and the same on his supporters. Therefore distinctions, according
to the law of arms, ought now to be devised for his Royal Highness,
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not tpng himself to what former Dukes of Gloucester have given,
■who were sometimes the sixth and sometimes the fourth and third
sons of Kings.
I say positively that whereas the Prince of England always
gives for distinction a label argent, the present Duke of York having
a label ermine, the Duke of Gloucester cannot give anything of
less diminution than on a label argent, three roses gules. For as
the number of three is doubly more honourable than that of nine,
so roses, being a badge of England, are more proper than any other
addition ; and the same to be borne likewise on his supporters ;
though for my part I do not think it so convenient that the King
and all his brothers should have the same supporters with differences
only, but that as dragons, greyhounds, buUs, antelopes, harts, ofec.
have been borne by former Kings and Princes of the royal blood,
so the younger sons should have some of them assigned to them ;
but of this His Majesty ought to be first advised, and to signify his
pleasure.
I may safely, according to the rules of armory, and in relation
to the honour of his Royal Highness, affirm that the difference I
have now devised is the most proper. Represent this to both their
Royal Highnesses, and when I return, if commanded, I will draw up
some such declaration as I did for the Duke of York, so that it
may be signed by His Majesty, as a future authority for the bearing
thereof. Tell me how long his Highness stays there, that I may
not omit the opportunity of doing my duty to him.
Thanks for your good advice, and maj' God encourage the in-
clination of the people to His Majesty. I have not seen her
Excellency the Princess Royal of Orange since I received yours,
but she is recovering her health, and is as well as I have seen her
since her great misfortune. [If ^3a^(3S.]
March 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Admiralty Commissioners to order four or six ships to ssail
northward, to strengthen the convoy for the collier fleet from New-
castle ; and to send away as ready two or three at a time, and give
them instructions. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 42.]
2. The bond given by Hamblet Ager and Anthony Basset, dated
Sept. 22, 1652, in 500Z. each, for the appearance of Marmaduke
Langdale, and now prayed to be delivered up, to be brought in to
Council.
3. The petition of John Humes, seaman, wounded in the late
fight with the Dutch in the Sampson, referred to the Admiralty
Committee. \_Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 43.]
7. The petition of James Gear, merchant of Weymouth, referred
to the Ordnance Committee, to report.
8. To write to Gc^n. Blake that there are 14 or 15 men-of-war on
the northern coast, and the ships Boar and Violet, and four or six
more, have been sent to convoy colliers from Newcastle ; therefore
considering this and the state of affairs in Holland represented
by the last letters, Council refers it to his consideration what is fit
to be done further.
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March 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
9. Capt. Brandley, on nomination of the Admiralty Committee,
approved as commander of the Essex frigate.
10. Capt. Sherwin of the Newcastle frigate.
11. Capt. Robt. Story of the ship Cardiff at Bristol.
12. Capt. Robt. Blake of the Hampshire frigate.
13. Capt. Rouse of the Portland frigate, and Capt. Edward Thomp-
son of the London.
14. The paper presented by Sir Hardress Waller, and other army
officers in Ireland, to be read first thing to-morrow afternoon.
15. The Committee on the business of the Tower to speak with
the Lieutenant of the Tower and the porter concerning the escape
of Major Boswell. Sir James Harrington added to that Committee.
[/. 41, p2}. 1-3.]
March 21.
Leghom.
March 21.
Plymouth.
March 21,
Portsmouth.
Chas. Longland to the Navy Commissioners. I was in. hopes
to have given some account which way Capt. Badiley had gone
with his squadron, but have no news, only a small vessel arrived
with herrings was chased off Corsica by three ships rowed with
oars, which were probably the frigates. If it were not for the
ships at Venice, I should believe he was gone for England, but I
now think he is gone about Sardinia for Messina, to meet the
Venice ships.
The next day after the fight, the Dutch turned all our men on
shore, except the captains, and being destitute of clothes and
victuals, I was necessitated to supply them at the State's charge,
beiag 280 sound men, and 90 wounded, whereof a dozen are dead,
and I fear as many more may follow. I am sending the sound men
to Venice and Messina, to supply the ships there. Geo. Smith
writes that a bill for 7,000 dollars from Capt. Badiley has not been
accepted, for want of his letter of advice, which it is hoped has since
arrived, otherwise it will greatly prejudice him. [|- page, with the
letter of 14 March, No. 32, supra.^
44. Capt. Hen. Hatsell to the Admiralty Committee. Capts.Buskill
and Cobham, with the Hector and Sun, have arrived from Ennisbuffin
aU laden with 1,000 Irish tories, to be delivered at the State's charge
in Flanders. Buskill wants further orders from the Council of State
and from the Generals, 2 of his ships being made noisome by the
soldiers. Details of ships. The Marmaduke and Sampson will
soon be ready to fetch the powder from Pendennis Castle. I shall
endeavour a general press all at once in the town, to supply them
and the Lily with men. [If pages.']
45. Navy Commissioners to [the Admiralty Commitee]. All the
merchant ships intended for the southward came into the bay on
Saturday, and their commanders came on shore, and have conferred
with the Generals. We have consulted the Deputy Treasurer about
money ; we are 5,000^. in arrear upon bills and tickets, which must
be paid soon, and shall have occasion to use at least 4,000^. a week
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until the fleet sails, and the treasurer cannot assure above 1,000Z. a
week in these parts. Clamours will increase unless something is
done. We hope the Act for impressing seamen wiU have good
efiect. Particulars of the rigging of ships. The Generals approve
of Porchester Castle for accommodating the sick and wounded men.
We shall speak with the owner to-morrow. [1^ pages.]
March 21. 46. Dan. Whistler to Sir Hen. Vane, jun. The scattered quarters
rortsmouth. of the sick and wounded makes a difficulty. If some capacious
place, with good air, water, and convenience of landing were pro-
cured, it would prevent their long exposure before they are received
anywhere ; their long being in a house before the surgeons know of
them ; the want of linen and medicines ; the difficulty of diet and
nursing ; the thronging of weak men into poor, stifling houses ; and
the temptations to drink in victualling houses that have no other but
strong drink, here where the water is brackish. The expense of
one man scattered would pay for 2 in hospital. I find Coimcil
thinks of erecting one. Porchester Castle is good for situation, air,
and water, but- may cost as much to repair as a new house.
Gen. Blake, I hope, mends, but my hopes are checked by the
maxim, " De senibus non teniere sperandum." I trust the great
physician's protection may be on him, and on all public instruments
of our safety. [2 pag^cs.]
March 22. 47. Petition of Eichard Malbon, overseer of the Savoy Hospital,
to the Council of State, for an order to receive and discharge such
wounded seamen as may be sent to the Savoy, the former order
only applying to land soldiers ; and by a late resolution of Parlia-
ment, all the hospitals in England are to take in a moiety of seamen
as they become void ; also for power to execute his ofiice towards
seamen as well as others during the fights at sea. [I page.]
March 22. 48. Petition of Edward Earl of Worcester to the Council of State
for an allowance, having submitted voluntarily, and been eight
months without maintenance. [|- page.]
March 22. Council o'f State. Day's Proceedings.
1, 2. Mr. Thurloe to 'ascertain what has been done hitherto by
Council ia relation to Ludlow Castle and Maj.-Gen. Browne, prisoner
there ; whether Browne was committed by Council's order, and what
order has been made about Ludlow Castle.
3. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider how the garrisons
of Gloucester, Stafford, Ludlow, Redcastle, Redway, Conway, and
Carnarvon may be slighted, and report.
4. The liberty of the city and the late lines of communication to
1)6 granted to the Earl of Carnwath, prisoner in the Tower on secu-
rity to the Lieutenant of the Tower in 1,000^., and two sureties
in 500Z. each, that he render himself prisoner on summons.
5. The like liberty granted to Sir David Cunningham on the
same security as formerly.
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Marcli 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
6, 9, 17. The petitions of Wm. Sumner ; of John Eayes ; and of
Hugh Morell and others referred to the Committee for Foreign Aifairs.
7, 11, 18. Those of Capt. Nathaniel Goodlad ; of Ant. Burt of Dun-
kirk ; and of Mat. Goodwin, laid aside.
8, The petition of Walter La Mont, prisoner at York, to be sent
to the sheriff of York, to examine him, and if he find the matter as
alleged, to discharge him.
10. The Earl of Traqiihair to have liberty to go to Scotland accord-
ing to a late order of Council, whereby Major-Gen. Harrison was
desired to speak with the Lord General on the business.
12. The petition of Joshua Fowler, merchant, with the papers therein
mentioned, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
14. To write to the Generals of the fleet of the firing of the Fair-
fax in Chatham water, and to desire them to give order for the strict
watching of all ships in docks or ports.
] 5. To write the Mayor of Newcastle that there is an additional
strength ordered to the convoy appointed to bring the ships from
thence, and to desire him to acquaint the masters of the collier ships
therewith.
16. Captain Stoakes to be commander of the Bristol frigate, and
the Generals of the fleet to give him a commission. [^AlsoVol. XXXIV.,
No. 49.]
19. The report concerning the Isle of Man to be considered to-
morrow, after the treaty with Portugal.
20. Note for this and all other orders of this nature to be entered
in the day book.
21. The article in the treaty with the Portuguese Ambassador,
concerning employing brokers of that country in the bargains and
sales by the people of this nation, to be reassumed to-morrow, when
the remainder of the treaty shall be considered.
22. The order of Parliament referring it to Council to prepare
letters credential for Viscount Lisle to go Ambassador to Sweden,
referred to the Committee for foreign afiairs-
23. Col. Rhetorfort and Lieut. Crae to be discharged from imprison-
ment, and to have passes to go beyond the sea.
24. The proposition made by Mr. Scott, concerning the destroying
of shipping, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
2-5. The petition of Major Robert Cobbet referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee.
27, 28. The letter from Mr. Chute, with the bill of exchange drawn
by Capt. Badiley on the Navy Commissioners, and the letter of
advice, referred to the Comanittee for inspecting the treasuries to give
order that, the bill be accepted and paid. With note for the letter
to be sent early to-morrow, with the bill and letter of advice.
29. That part of the report from the Irish and Scotch Committee
relating to Major-Gen. Oneale to be recommitted to them.
30. The Lord Bargene [Abergavenny] prisoner at Leith in Scot-
land, to be released, if committed for no other case than formerly.
The same to be signified to the Commander-in-Chief in Scotland.
5. V
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31. Lord Mordington to be permitted to go into Scotland, on
security not to act anything prejudicial, and to appear on summons.
32. To answer to the petition of Lt.-Col. Joyce, that Council can
give no order concerning the business mentioned, as nothing of
what is inserted in the petition has yet been presented to them.
33. The petition of — Westmorland to be laid aside, and answer
to be returned that Council can give no direction therein.
34. The Committee for reviving references to send for —
Hooker, a shoemaker, and examine him concerning the papers he
seized of Sir John Cockney, alleged to be of public concern, and to
require him to deliver them to the said Committee, that Council may
have an account thereof.
35. The papers and information concerning Capt. Wm. Balthazar,
prisoner in Ilchester, to be sent to Dr. Walker, advocate, who is to
take care that he be proceeded against according to law.
36. The paper by Sir Hardress Waller, and some other officers of
Ireland, be considered to-morrow afternoon first thing.
37. The paper from the Commissioners for Dutch Prizes referred
to the Committee of Foreign Affairs to consider to-morrow morning,
when they and Isaac Dorislaus are to attend the Committee.
38. The order from the Foreign Afiairs' Committee about the Bilboa
merchants, and from the Irish and Scotch Committee about Mr.
White, to be sent in.
39. Order on petition of several merchants trading to Bilboa, for
a convoy for their ships, which are now ready, that the Admiralty
Committee do appoint such convoys as affairs permit. [Also
Vol. XXXIV., No. 50.]
40. The Admiralty Committee to send a Judge Advocate to
Chatham, to take a strict examination concerning the burning of the
Fairfax, that Council may have a perfect account; and to send to all
the officers in the docks and yards, as well as on board ships, to be
watchful to prevent all inconveniences of this nature, and to consider
other means conducible to this end, and give order accordingly.
[Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 51.]
41. The Attorney-General to pay to Hen. White 209Z. for main-
taining two post barks, as desired by the Commissioners in Ireland,
to carry letters from MUford to Ireland, at 111. a month, to March 4,
but the payment not to prejudice Mr. Attorney, being consented to,
by desire of Coimcil, because White has been long without his
money. [I. 41, fp. 4-11, 14.]
52. H. Terne and Arth. Odwey to the Navy Commissioners. The
Mayor of Weymouth willingly assisted in pressing men, but most
part had been swept away, and the remainder absented themselves
upon the slightest notice ; the Providence having been in the road
before we came, the men hid for fear of press, and we picked up
but few. We went from thence to Dorset, where Justices Gallop
and Butler, who were at the assizes, issued warrants to the con-
stables of the western parts of the county to summon aU mariners
to appear at Bridport ; 40 or 50 men appeared, besides those pressed
in the town, whom we sent, as ordered, to Weymouth and Ports-
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Dover.
March 22.
flymouth.
March 22.
Navy Office.
March 22.
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mouth. We found few at Lyme, the captain of the Dolphin has
been there without getting a man. We wiE try again to-morrow,
to see what the Mayor has done, and proceed to Exeter, taking in
all seaport towns and villages, where we hear seamen inhabit. If
the mayors and baihffs of corporations be as strict as the justices of
peace, who issued warrants to apprehend all that did not appear,
there will be a good account of seamen in this part of the country.
m pages.]
53, Thos. White to Sir David Watkins and Wm. Witherings,
London. The mail from France reports that there is a dogger boat
of six guns and a French sloop of two guns between Calais and
Dunkirk, lying in wait for the packet boat. I know not how it can
come without convoy. A vessel from Dover left last Friday, and I
entreated the captain to stay one day for the packet boat, but he
said he was sent to Dover for the merchant vessels, and could not
stay either at Dover or Dunkirk for the packet, without order from
the Generals or the Council of State. He left on Monday, but must
have been chased back or taken. It is impossible for the mails to
come without a convoy. [| page.]
54, Capt. Hen. Hatsell to Rob. Blackborne. I am glad of the
Act for punishing runaway seamen, and hope the Government and
the press masters will be better served and encouraged. I hope
John Brangwin will be appointed a waiter at Plymouth in the place
of Mr. Lyme. A man-of-war of Scilly has brought in a Zealander
to Falmouth. [1 page.]
(55. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We
want an order to the Commissioners of Inspection to issue a warrant
to the Prize Commissioners to allow some of the money arising from
the sale of prize goods, for the relief of the relations of seamen
slain in the late engagement, according to the Act of Parliament ;
without this warrant they refuse to pay, though they have cash in
hand. The Concord and Hope, victuallers, are in the Hope, waiting
orders. We are endeavouring to obtain mariners, but most mer-
chant ships outward bound have protections from press, which, if
continued, will be prejudicial. The ship with masts and cordage for
Portsmouth has fallen down to Gravesend. We enclose the sad
news of the Fairfax. [1 page.]
56, Capt. Phineas Pett to the [Navy Commissioners]. I send
you the examinations of persons concerned in the Fairfax. She is
burnt to the water, and we have been compelled to sink her to put
out the fire. We shall have her up next tide, and take out what
provisions are serviceable. There were 16 men on board when she
fired, and only two hurt. The rest I have entered on the Unicorr
[1 page.] Enclosing,
57, I., II. Examinations of Sam. Cowdall, gunner, and Nick.
Woodman, yeomnn of the poiuder on the Fairfax, relative
to its firing, by the explosion of 30 or 40 lbs. of gun-
powder.— 22 March 1653. [2 papers.]
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57. John Tilson to the Navy Commissioners. The Mayor and
justices issued warrants for the appearance of all the seamen in these
parts, but there was a slender appearance, and divers decrepit
old men appeared; 16 young men having hid themselves, I only
pressed two, who are to appear at Deptford on 1 April. Their press
and conduct money amounts to 11. Is. each, it being 106 miles.
Chester city will only supply lightermen and colliers, who were
never out of the river, and are not worth the conduct-money, but
the Mayor has taken a list of them, and engages they shall be forth-
coming if you order me to press them. I am going to Liverpool,
and will send an account of my actings, [-j- pag'e.]
March 23.
Committee foe
ceedings.
Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
1. Mr. Strickland to be chairman for a month to come.
2. Order to report to Council that, as things now stand with
France, the petition for protection of Capt. Peter de Mere of Dieppe,
appointed with the Happiness of Dieppe, five guns, to guard the
fishermen that have license to fish on the coast of Sussex against
frigates of Dunkirk and Ostend, should be laid aside, and nothing
done upon it.
6. Order to report to Council that 400 of the Dutch prisoners at
Southampton might be removed to Chichester and kept there ; that
the request of the drainers of the fens for 400 should be con-
sidered, and order given thereon, and that the rest should remain at
Southampton till further order. [/. 133, pp. 14-16.]
March 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Mr. Bond to be President for the ensuing month.
3. The petition of George Cullen referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to consider to-morrow and report.
4. That of Matthew Lynde, surgeon of the Rainbow, referred to
the Admiralty Committee.
5. That of Thomas Wright and Thomas Wells, gunners, to the
Ordnance Committee.
7. That of Thos. Skinner and Company, merchants of Dover, laid
aside.
9. Order, — on'petition of Thos. Chilstone, for the renewing of a
commission granted him for Capt. Abraham Motham, now deceased,
that the Admiralty Judges give him a commission to command a
private man-of-war instead of the deceased, and proceed to the
adjudication of the prize ship lately brought to the Isle of Wight.
II. The Admiralty Committee to order a convoy for the packet-
boat now ready to go beyond the seas. [Also Vol. XXXIV.,
No. 58.]
12. Thos. Player to be inserted in the commission for considering
the demands of merchants who have sustained loss by the Portuguese,
instead of James Wimstanley.
18. A narrative of the goods to be restored to the Venetian
Ambassadors to be transcribed, and delivered to the Venetian
Secretary.
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March 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
li. Mr, Thurloe to take a view of papers belonging to Sir John
Cochrane, relating to public business, and acquaint Council therewith.
15. Sir John Cochrane and Mr. Hooker to attend Council to-
morrow. [/. 41, ^;j:>. 11-15.]
March 23 ? 59. Request that the Admiralty Judges will levy 6001. on Jas.
Pickering and his sureties, Ab. Motham, Thos. Chilstone, &fe., and
pay it to the Prince of Condi's agent, for the loss of the ship Anne
and its goods. [| pag^e.]
March 23. 60. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We send
Portsmouth, a list of six ships taken up for the southward, who are willing to
serve on the same terms as those last contracted for at London, but
they want more than two months' imprest in advance to repair their
ships, and pay off their men, who will not be satisfied without pay,
when they hear of a new voyage to the Straits. As they are stiff,
we promised to report their wishes. The others wUl give no answer
till they consult their owners. We are going on with the repair of
the whole fleet, but men and powder are much wanting. We have
treated with Mr. Barton for Porchester Castle, and he wiU give
answer to-morrow what he will take for his term.
There is some brass ordnance at Jersey, which will be useful for
the fleet, and we are in treaty with the Governor for it. We can find
no grounds for complaint against the surgeons for not attending the
sick and wounded at Gosport. Dr. Whistler is indefatigable in his
pains, and they are taken good care of there as well as at Ports-
mouth and Cowes ; but they want clothes ; six bundles of linen
has arrived. There are some Dutch prisoners, whom Dr. Whistler
thinks are sufficiently recovered to be removed to another place.
[2 pages ] Annexing,
60. I. List of six merchant ships hired, ivith their captains'
names. [^ j^a^e.]
61. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have come
down as you ordered, and sent to Capt. Lawson to attend me at
Chatham respecting the Fairfax. I suspect there may have been a
combination between the yeoman and the gunner of the powder
room, and the gunner's mate, to steal some rope from the powder
room in the night, but I do not think it was treachery. " The hand
of God hath principally touched them two, which speaks out some-
thing." This may alter your resolution about Dr. Walker's coming
down. [1 fage.l
March 24. 62, 63. Petition of Thomas Browne, waterman, to the Council of
State, for protection from being pressed, he finding a substitute.
His father died in 1644, leaving a very considerable estate between
petitioner and six more brethren and sisters, of which estate, by the
neglect of the overseers, — some of whom, as also the executors and
petitioner's other brothers, are dead, — he and his four sisters are
likely to be deprived, as it has already been much enjbe;;zled.
March 23.
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settle it as administrator.
unless he remains to settle it as administrator. Has been in
Parliament service both by sea and land, and was in the late engage-
ments against the Dutch in the Sovereign, and last in the Amity, and
has but lately come of age. With reference thereon to the Admiralty
Committee, and by them to the Navy Commissioners, 25 March. —
Noted that liberty was given for four months, from 30 March
1653. [2 pages. Also I. 41, p. 15.]
[March 24.] 64. Petition of Slingsby Bethell, Alex. Baron, Dan. Farrington,
and Wm. Johnson, on behalf of the Merchant Adventurers trading
to Hamburg, to the Council of State, for appointment of a convoy
for their ships with woollen manufactures to Germany, and to bring
home returns; also for a warrant to protect 40 seamen of the
Damozell from being impressed.
Although petitioners have not dared for the last 12 months to
send any ship to Hamburg, on account of the danger in the seas,
they could not presume to ask for a convoy while they were wit-
nesses of the public occasions ; yet they have during that time
bought up such cloth as has come to the market, to the content of
the clothier and the burdening of themselves ; insomuch that beiag
now full of it, they cannot buy any more except they have a convoy.
They do not aim so much at their own advantage, in their desire of
venting the manufacture of this land, as the good of their country,
having by woeful experience found that all former interruptions of
trade have given a great growth to cloth making in Germany, and
that the last year's not furnishing the market with cloth has given
such great encouragement to the clothing of that country that,
except some way be found to supply the market from hence,
necessity will force them to such an improvement of their own
clothing, that m. a very short time they will stand in little need of
our cloth.
As it has pleased the Almighty to restrain the enemy in his pride,
petitioners are led to some hope that such convoy may be spared as
may carry them through the straggling forces of the enemy at sea.
[1 page.l
March 24. 65. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee to consider
whether what they desire may not be accommodated by the convoy
which is to go with Lord Lisle. [|- page. Also I. 41, p. 17.]
March 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Admiralty Committee to take care that all bills of exchange
coming from Capt. Badiley and Charles Longland be accepted for
the time they are drawn, that there be no discredit put upon any.
{Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 66.]
2. The letter from Mr. Dixwell, Col. Kelsey, and others from
Sandwich, with the enclosed paper, referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs.
3. Mr. Attorney and Mr. Say added to that Committee.
5. The appointed Committee to meet with the Sieur de Bordeaux
to-morrow at 4 p.m. Fleming to give him notice.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (eont.)
The order of Parliament of this day, referring the letter from
to prepare an
the States of Holland and West Friezland to Council
answer, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
7. Extracts to be made of the intelligence now read, and sent to
the Generals of the fleet.
8. The Irish and Scotch Committee and the Ordnance Committee
to meet to consider what powder may be spared for Ireland, and to
order it to be sent with aU speed. Sir Hard. Waller to attend the
meeting, and acquaint them with what he has told Council.
10. The last letter from the Kesident at Hamburg referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, to prepare an answer.
11. The Admiralty Committee to consider what ships and how
many should be appointed to transport Ambassador Lisle to Sweden,
and report. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 67.]
12. Col. Morley and Mr. Love to confer with the Conunittee for
inspecting the Treasuries, concerning the payment of such bills
of exchange as Ambassador Lisle shall draw on Council for the
3,000i. yet due to him for his embassy, which he is to receive in
foreign parts.
14. The bond entered into by Major Rheterfort and his sureties
to be given up to them, and a pass granted him.
15. Liberty to be given to Lord Lisle to give or receive visits
from M. Bonnel, Resident here from the Queen of Sweden, as he
thinks fit.
16. The treaty with Portugal to be considered first thing to-
morrow afternoon.
17. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to prepare a paper for
M. de Bordeaux, demanding restitution of the Swallow and other
prizes, brought to Nantes by Prince Rupert. [7. 41, pp. 15-18.]
March 24. 68. Robert Hammon to the Admiralty Committee. I hear from
Bordeaux that the French fleet, under the Duke de Vendosme,
which seized several English ships in the river Charente, has gone
to St. Martins, to conduct the HoUand merchant ships through the
channel, and unless vigilant care is taken, they will give our fleet
the slip, and join the Hollanders, who affirm that they have beaten
us, that we cannot come to sea again, and that we have sent to them
to desire peace. I hope a better account from you. [J page."]
11 p.m.,
Chatham.
March 24. 69. Major N. Bourne and Capt. Jno. Lawson to the Admiralty
Committee. We have viewed the ruins of the Fairfax. We have
delayed taking examinations. Dr. Walker not having arrived, but
we find no evidence of a design to destroy her, only a thievish con-
trivement, which occasioned the firing of some loose powder in the
powder room by the fall of a candle ; there was no watch or proper
officer on board at the time to prevent it, and only 14 out of her
30 men. The gunner's mate and yeoman of the powder room are
most deeply chargeable. [1 page^
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March 24. 70. Major Nich. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have
ch ^h"' ■^is'^ed the Fairfax with Capt. Lawson, and they are getting out
her brass guns, many of which are melted. I Avill dispose of the beer
if not spoilt by the fire. I cannot state at present whether she is
worth rebuilding, as she is burnt fore and aft down to the lower
futtocks, but will have her docked to-morrow ; her sails^and anchors
are on shore. The Greyhound sails to-morrow to Lee Road, where
she will expect her victuals, and the Betty and Wren are fitting out.
[1 page.]
March 24. 71. Generals Eich. Deane and Geo. Monk to the Admiralty
Portsmouth. Committee. We have given strict orders for care to prevent the
like accident that happened to the .Fairfax. We have removed
Capt. Peacock to the Triumph, and Capt. Goodson to the Rainbow ;
if Capt. Jordan is sent down, we will put him into the Van-
guard, and if Capt. Jno. Bourne is appointed to the Swiftsure, Capt.
Strong might bring out the Unicorn, and Capt. Proud go in the
Resolution. We are glad the Swan, John, and Elizabeth are re-
turned with the 150 barrels of powder from Hull, and hope to have
a supply for the ships at Portsmouth. All hands are at work to
expedite the fleet. The Prosperous being much out of repair, we
have sent her in, [If pages.]
March 24. 72. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monk to the Navy Vic-
Portsmouth, tuallers. It does not concern us to give order as to the proportion
of fish to be dehvered to the fleet, but for the time past the seamen
must be satisfied, and have half-fish and half-money once a week
for the future, payable by the clerks of the check or stewards of the
respective ships. They will be content therewith, for ought we
can hear to the contrary. • [1 page.]
March 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to request the Lord Mayor of London to send with
speed to Council the informations he has received concerning the
ships now in the river laden with silver and other goods, as they
may be of concern to the service.
2. The petition of John Adams, chirugeon, referred to the Admi-
ralty Committee.
3. The Navy Victuallers to seize aU vintners' empty casks for
victualling the navy, paying for what they take, according to the
rates for which they made agreement with the vintners.
4. The warrants granted to the Navy Victuallers for seizure of
clapboard and barrel staves to be now made to And. Bolt, And.
Debnam, and John Milton, coopers of London.
5. The petition of Juan de Lassa Barrona and Juan Mexia de
Herrera, referred to the Committee for Foreign Afiairs.
6. Sir John Cockrane and Edward Hooker to attend Council next
Tuesday.
7. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the bill of exchange
drawn by the Mayor of Dover, February 28, for 500?. for the sick
and wounded, be speedily paid. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 73.]
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March 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
8. Col. Fielder to present to Parliament the letters and instruc-
tions prepared for the despatch of Maj. Lawrence to Constantinople. .
9. The paper from M. de Bordeaux referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to consider, confer with merchants, and report.
10. The petition of Thos. Violet referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, who are to hear what he has to say.
11. The sheriffs of London to send a list of the 60 prisoners desired
by them to be sent to the plantations, with a list of their crimes.
12. The petition of James Blaydes, John Pearson, and others, re-
ferred to the Admiralty Committee, to examine the facts, consider
the state of the tenths of prizes, and report.
13. The petition of Manuel Corea, with others, referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs, to confer with Dr. Walker and others
as they think fit, and report.
14. 300 of the Dutch prisoners now at Southampton to be disposed
to Salisbury, and 300 to Winchester, and those at Portsmouth to
be sent to Chichester, to be kept tiU further order.
15. 16, 17. To write to the mayors of the towns above mentioned
to receive the men apportioned to their towns, and keep them in
safety together, and to maintain them according to the allowance
granted to Dutch prisoners ; and for what they disburse, to draw a
bill of exchange upon Rich. Hutchinson, navy treasurer. The Admi-
ralty Committee to take care that the above-named bills be accepted
by the Navy Commissioners ; and the Navy Commissioners to make
out bills to the navy treasurer for their payment. [Also Vol.
XXXIV., Nos. 74, 75.]
18. The Admiralty Committee to take care that some fit allow-
ance be made (beside the Qd. a day for victuals) towards buying
linen, &c. for such of the Dutch prisoners as are sick and wounded,
and for paying the commissaries, muster masters, and other incident
charges. [aUo Vol. XXXIV, No. 76.]
19. To write to the Mayor of Southampton, Maj. Murford, and
Capt. Mosse, or any others who have charge of the prisoners at
Southampton, to send the 600 to SaUsbury and Winchester, and to
the Navy Commissioners to send those at Portsmouth to Chichester.
[/. 41, 2rp. 18-23.]
March 23. 77. Capt. Hen. Appleton [to the Council of State.] I wrote you.
^pril 4_ by Chas. Longland of our great loss here at Leghorn, and to satisfy
Dutch " you of my disobedience to your summons for appearance. That I may
Vice-admiral, ^^^ seem voluntarily to have lost my ship, which much troubles me,
Leghorn Eoad. j ^^^^ ^^^ ^ ^^p^ ^£ ^^ admiral's letter for my going out of the
Mould, to which, on -^ March, Mr. Longiand and all the commanders
on consultation consented.
I am loth to stir in troubled waters, but if Capt. Cox had obeyed
Capt. Badiley's order, we should not have suffered so. Capt. Badiley
said to me " The State of England had better have given Capt. Cox
20,000^. than that he should have disobeyed order," but Cox thought
to slight him, as he did me.
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Pray examine the whole company of the Leopard, and all of other
ships at their arrival, as to my deportment, both before and in the
late engagement, and you will receive the truth in time. I think
some captains under my admiral, who were willing to come to my
rehef but were called off, will testify for me. Pray use means for
my enlargement, that I may give you an account of my actions.
The Dutch use me very uncivilly, but if I had had my will, I should
not have to complain of this, for I should have blown up the ship.
[1 page.]
— , M.P. for HuU. The disaster
April 4.
Dutch Vice-
Leghorn Road, y" i,'
March 25.
March 25.
Bristol.
March 25.
Portsmouth.
78. Capt. Hen. Appleton to
befallen the commonwealth in these southern parts will be rung in
your ears long before the receipt of this, but that the truth may
I have written it to the Council of State, and fearing lest it
should miscarry, I enclose a copy to you, as burgess for the town of
Hull, of which I am a member, and desire you wiU see it dehvered.
I am loth to burden any man, but I am sure if Capt. Badiley, with
his squadron, had come to my relief, we should have gone away
victors, notwithstanding the blowing up of the Bonadventure by
her own powder, and the firing of the Sampson by the Dutch fire-
ship. If I could have had my will, the Leopard would never have
been surrendered to the Dutch, although no hope of saving her was
left, for I would have blown her up, but was restrained by my own
company, in doing which they put my shoulder out of joint. As divers
members of Parliament can testify to my readiness and former good
service for the State, I beseech you to move for my enlargement,
that I may appear to give an account of my actions. [1 page.]
Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
79. That the Navy Commissioners inquire into the fitness of the
persons in the list annexed, and all others attending but
ployed, and certify what places those they approve an
[I page.] Annexing,
79. I. List of B2 persons alluded to above. [1^ pages.]
80. That the Navy Commissioners certify whether Wm. Lowes
and John Garse should not be continued as carpenters on the Essex
and Portland, for which they have recommended Mich. Wiggon and
Wm. Masham. With note of order that Lowes and Garse are to be
placed by the Admiralty Committee. [| page.]
81. Thos. Hewitt and Jno. Pene to the Navy Commissioners.
We have had much difficulty in getting seamen, on account of their
disaffection and unwillingness ; Hen. Gibbes, the Mayor, has been
very ready to assist, and impressed 164, but many ran. We have
received to the value of 1501. from Thos. SheweU, and will send up
accounts and lists by the next. Other magistrates, being self-
interested, say we are sent to plunder the city of their men, and
some Bristol masters carried away pressed men. [1 page.]
82. General Geo. Monk to the Navy Commissioners. Knowing
your forwardness to befriend any who have faithfully served the
State, I recommend the case of Col. Braynes, who has served
not
fit
em-
for.
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Portsmouth.
March 25.
Portsmouth.
March 25.
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throughout the wars, but cannot get any security for his Enghsh
arrears, nor his accounts stated ; and if he should die, his friends
would lose the benefit of his debenture. He wants payment with
others in like case. [1 page.']
83. John Holt to Eobt. Blackborne. You have no cause to thank
me and my wife for liberal entertainment to you and your wife.
Understanding that the Navy Commissioners have sent up an
estimate for making a hospital at Porchester Castle, I recommend
John Stevens, Fellow of New College, Oxford, as a surgeon, his
father, Anthony Stevens, of Portsmouth, being surgeon to the navy
and garrison here. They have above 100 poor seamen now under
their hands. I speak in time, as there wiU be many suitors for the
place. [1 page.]
84. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monk to the Admiralty
Committee. We cannot understand how seamen discharged by ticket
come to London on slight pretences, as the captains say they are
very circumspect in signing tickets, and those men who would leave
this town are turned back by the coastguard. The land soldiers
cannot be received on board the Straits' ships until the merchant
ships to be taken up are agreed upon, and in some forwardness.
We are glad to hear the sea is so clear that the Briar and
Pearl are sufficient convoy for the victualling ships to the fleet ; if
we were persuaded thereof, we would send the prizes and lame ships
for London, to lessen expenses, but we fear De Witt would come out,
and snap them up by the way, which would reflect on our honour.
If sufficient seamen cannot be had, a good proportion of soldiers, if
efficient men, may do, but 2,000 should be seamen, which might be if
they were paid as land soldiers are, on shore as well as at sea. Those
who know nothing of sea might be had at 13s. or 14s. a month, and
the volunteers allowed to each ship doubled, by which there will be
seamen to direct the others. We cannot advise as to a convoy for
the ships to Bilboa. Let Capt. Jordan be sent down to us, and
Capt. Bourne be appointed to the Swiftsure, as also a heutenant for
the Advice. [2| pages.]
85. Peter Pett and Capt. Fras. Willoughby, Navy Commissioners
to the Admiralty Commissioners. We are joyful that such effectual
direction is given for a supply of money, and we will take care not
to sign any tickets or pass bills but where there is absolute necessity.
We will put the Act for impressing seamen into vigorous execution.
The service goes on well, vast though it is. After advising with
the Generals, we have ordered the erection of forecastles, for security
of both ships and men in defensive fight. Several ships are ready to
sail for the southward upon the first fair wind, and much beer has
been saved in re- victualling, less having been consumed in proportion
to other victuals.
We have treated with Mr. Barton for Porchester Castle, as a
hospital for the sick and wounded ; he has a lease from Sir Wm.
Udall for three lives, expended much money upon it to make a part
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tenantable, and let it for 19?. a year to Mr. Braxton, who resides
there, has 11 years to run, and asks 400Z. Sir Wm. Udall's heir,
who has the fee simple, is 12 years old, and lives at Wickham, and
his guardians are Sir Edw. Banister of Drury Lane, Mr. Eowles,
counsellor, Peterfield, Stephen Maine, Titchfield, and Capt. CoUins
of Conington.
The Navy Commissioners desire Mr. Smith's return, but if they
could see the multiplicity of naval affairs to be carried on here,
leaving us scarce a minute's time from one week to another, they
would change their mind. Some of us would be glad to be dis-
missed from hence, considering our other weighty business, if we
could. [2i pages.]
Oeders in the Admiealty Committee.
86. On reference by the Council of State of 25 March, enclosed,
that the Navy Commissioners accept and pay bills drawn on Rich.
Hutchinson, Navy treasurer, by the Mayors of Salisbury, Winchester,
and Chichester, for disbursements for Dutch prisoners. [1 page.]
87. That the said Commissioners correspond with Mr. Belchamber
on the order of the Council of State of 25 March enclosed, for further
allowances to Dutch prisoners. [2 papers.']
88. That they accept and pay to Wm. Player, of London, 5001.
named in a bill of exchange, for disbursements by the Mayor of
Dover for sick and wounded men. [-I page.]
89. Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth to the Navy Commis-
sioners at London. Thanks for your intelligence respecting the
Dutch agent ; we hope the little cloud will increase, cover the
heavens, and bring the blessing of peace. We were treating with
merchants for the Straits, yet now know not what to do, having no
certainty as to the Duke's dealings with Capt. Badiley; but we
have decided to go on, as we have no orders to stay our joroceedings.
80 shipswrights are come down, but are waiting for tools. As to
Mr. Smith's return, there is as great a need of a quorum here as in
London, but we will obey the Admiralty Commissioners' orders.
We are hastening out the fleet ; we enclose a demand for flags,
and desire some copies of the printed instructions for clerks of the
check and stewards, as also 6 cwt. of twine. The Andrew and
three others have sailed. We will send a list of surgeons wanted.
m pnges.]
90. Col. Nath. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth, to the Admi-
ralty Committee. My own sense of the sad effects that may
come from " the filthy nastiness of this place," and the entreaty of
others, leads me to remind you of it. Nothing has yet been done,
nor is likely to be done, in cleansing the town, paving the streets, and
making sinks and passages for the water and filth to pass through.
The small-pox begins to increase, and two or three have died
suddenly this week. I hold it my duty to lay it before you.
LI P"'9e-]
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Sunday.
March 28.
March 28.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to the Generals of the fleet the information received con-
cerning De Witt's being gone to Northumberland, designing probably
to meet the colliers bound from Newcastle, and desire them to send
Vice-Admiral Penn, with all the ships ready to the Swinn, where
the rear-admiral now is, in order to watch the motion of the Dutch,
and to give him instructions.
2. To write to the Mayor of Newcastle of the movements of De
Witt, and desire him to aid the Commander-in-Chief in carrying out
his orders.
3. To vivite to Capt. Motham of the Bear, or in his absence to the
captain of the squadron, to inform him of De Witt's going northward
with 40 ships, that he may not venture his convoy unless the coast
is clear of any greater force than his ; and he is to send out nimble
boats to gain intelligence, and give Council an account of his inten-
tions as to motion. [/. 4<1, pj?. 23, 24.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. .5. The petitions of Lewis Parent, and Rich. Malbon, referred to
the Admiralty Committee. [Also Vol. XXXIV., Ifo. 91.]
3. The auditors of imprest to take account of Wm. Pym of money
disbursed by him for the relief of English mariners, prisoners in
foreign parts, and certify the same to Council.
4. The report from the Admiralty Committee concerning Peter
Bigleston, merchant, touching the corn taken from him by some of
Gen. Blake's fleet at Lisbon, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners,
to examine how the money may be put to the State's account, and
how discounted with those who had the corn. [Also Vol. XXXIV.,
Fo. 92.]
6. The appointed Committee to meet the Portuguese Ambassador
at a fit time, to deliver him the articles agreed to by Council.
7. The letter from the Hamburg agent dated the 22nd inst., with
the papers annexed, referred to the Committee for Foreign Afl'airs.
8. The petition of Amy Ingram and Mary Lawrence referred to
Lord Chief Justice Eolle, to consider and certify.
9. Mr. Bond to present to Parhament the letters to the States of
Holland and West Friesland in answer to theirs, and that to the
States General. [/. 41, pp. 24-20.]
93. Paul Haget to John Thurioe, secretary to the Council of
State. I have made a proposition to Lord Bradshaw, who referred
me to you, to furnish the State with a considerable quantity of
pitch, tar, cables, cordage, sail cloth, and great shot, from Turkey,
and hope to lade a ship or two for the present, and to provide a good
quantity for another conveyance.
This proposition admits of some objections, which I have endea-
voured to answer ; I hope it will not be inquired whether there be
all these commodities there or not, for where so frequent and great
fleets are so suddenly rigged and set forth as they are there, it must
be allowed there are plenty of such commodities. ""'
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tion then will be how these goods, being contraband, can be brought
away, and by whom. For the manner how, the difficulty arises only
upon commodities to be procured from shut ports, viz., Constanti-
nople, &c., which have castles to hinder the going out, and in such
places an extraordinary price, and a private gratuity to the officers
of State concerned, may easily procure a connivance.
Next for the person ; by whom ? Experience encourages me to
present myself. I have lived in Turkey four years, and am
acquainted with most of the officers of State in that port, and their
inferior officers ; and besides, I have acted in this very business
twice for the service of the Venetian fleet riding at the Dardanelles,
when I furnished them with pitch, tar, ropes, cables, pork, beef, and
biscuit. The pitch, tar, and biscuit I bought of the Captain Bashaw,
who is general of the Turkish fleet, and whose chief profit is to sell
the overplus of his magazines. The cables and cordage I bought of
the chief customer, who only makes them at Constantinople, and
whose sole power clears all ships away. If they dare connive to
help the Venetian for his money, there is no doubt to be made for
efiecting of it for England. The next objection may be the length
and tediousness of the voyage, but I hope it may be accomplished
in four months.
I cannot tell what sum is required for this design, but it may be
easily computed, and in such a case it is better to carry too much
than too little ; it must be in pieces of eight. As to the present
danger of enemies, I doubt not but the State will send a ship of
strength to justify itself against any common accident. It should be
one of 30 or 40 guns, well manned and complete, and a little frigate
of 12 or 14 guns, to be rowed with 20 or 24 oars, to be at my
disposal. I shoTild be captain of the larger ship, the State choosing
the master and other officers.
The last objection is that any of the Turkey Company knowing
the design may, out of jealousy that their credit may be made use o^
or that it may prejudice their trade, or through their ill-will against
the present Government, and especially for the present quarrel, give
advice of it thither beforehand, and so nothing may be done.
P.S. — There is one service more, and that is the redeeming of such
English mariners as shall be met with in the voyage. [2 pages.]
Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
March 28. 94. That the Navy Commissioners take care that the main body
of the fleet intended for this summer's expedition be supplied with
sufficient victuals, to be put on board, or go in victualling ships along
with them, to last till October, and that they give orders accordingly,
and consider what proportions may be taken in at Harwich, Yar-
mouth, and Hull. [1 page.]
95. That they confer with the Navy Victuallers on the letter from
the Generals of the fleet, and certify what should be done thereon.
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96. Kandolph Toffe, Mayor of Chichester, to Rich. Hutchinson.
me
order of the Council of State directed to
prisoners, that you will pay 100?. to Mr.
desire, by virtue of an
le concerning Dutch
Partridge upon my bill, for so much disbursed here for the use of
the State. [^ P<^gs-] Annexing,
96. I. Council of State to the Mayor of Gldchester. There being
several Butch prisoners at Portsmouth, taken in the late
engagement, who, in regard of the fleet of the common-
wealth lying there, &c., cannot conveniently he kept there,
we have appointed that they he carried to Chichester, and
desire you to receive and dispose of them, so that they may
be kept together, and not suffered to straggle or escape, and
Qd. a day is to be allowed for each man's subsistence ;
for payment of your disbursements, you Tnay draiu bills
upon Rich. Hutchinson, Navy treasurer.
[| p(^ge^
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Alexander Leshe refeiTed to the Committee
for reviving references made to the late Committee for Examina-
tions.
2. That of the widows and orphans of slain and wounded seamen
referred to the Admiralty Committee, to report.
3. Order on petition of Augustine Thacker, that Mr. Thurloe
examine him, and if his statements be true, release him from going
into the State's service.
5. The petition of Richard Bunckley, merchant, for leave to
import 100 pieces of Canary wine from France, it having been carried
there by a pirate, and redeemed by him, to be laid aside. Council
having no power to give direction.
6. The Admii-alty Committee to take care that the Fairfax frigate,
burnt down to the lower deck in Chatham water, be new built as
soon as possibly may be, according to the certificate from the Navy
Committee. [Also Vol. XXXIV., Nos. 97, 98.]
7. To write to the Generals of the fleet enclosing the examina-
tions concerning the burning of the Fairfax, and desire them to send
a commission to Rear-Admiral Lawson to try the oflFenders by
martial law.
9. The Admiralty Committee to send for such of those whose
names are given in as masters of merchant ships taken for the
service as they think fit, confer with them concerning the under-
taking of the service, receive their positive answer, and report.
[Also Vol. XXXIV, No. 99.]
10. The Committee for Foreign Aifairs to examine Thos. Wildy
concerning opposing a warrant of Council, and speaking contemp-
tuously of its authority.
11. Mr. Scott to present to Parhament the letter from Charles
Longland from Leghorn of the 14th instant, with the narrative of
the late fight with the Dutch before that port.
12. Note to see what letters were written last summer to New-
castle or those parts, to stop the coal ships.
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March 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
13. To -o-rite to Sir Arthur Hesihigge, to order him who keeps
the stores at Newcastle to deliver the necessary ammunition to the
Sparrow frigate.
14. To write to the Mayor of Newcastle to take care that the
Sparrow frigate, now fitting out, be furnished with ammunition and
other stores, and to draw a bill of exchange upon the Navy trea-
surer for what he shall disburse.
15. The petition of — Corleif referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affair's.
16. The order forbidding Mr. Witherings to pay some money in
his hands to Mr. Jessop and Mr. Moore, out of the profits of the
foreign Post Office, to be considered to-morrow.
17. The appointed Committee to meet M. de Bordeaux to-morrow
at 4 p.m. in Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
18. Mr. Scott to present to Parliament the credentials drawn up
for Viscount Lisle.
19. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to consider some fit person
to cany letters from Parliament to the States General, to Holland,
and V/est Friesland. [/. 41, ^rp. 27-30.]
March 29. 100. Order by the Commissioners for inspecting treasuries, — on a
Parliament order of 17 March for payment of 15,000Z. for salaries of
the counsel for the commonwealth, &c., — that 4,000Z. thereof be issued
by the treasurers for delinquents' lands, on warrant of the trustees for
their sale, for salaries of the counsel, surveyors, clerks, messengers,
and other oflicers of the said trustees and treasurers, and other emer-
gencies for carrying on that service. [|- page.]
March 29. 101. Rich. Popplet and Nich. Philips to the Council of State. We
Ipswich. have endeavoured on your orders to impress all the men we could
find in the town, but as they are mostly at London or Newcastle,
we could only send six to Deptford. We enclose a list of their
names, and of those who are inhabitants here. We will Still use
our utmost endeavours to promote the service, [f page.']
March 20. 102. Maurice Thomson and three others to the Committee for regu-
Exciso Office, lating the Excise. Hansard Knowles, examiner at the customs and
excise, at a salary of 120?., having resigned for more beneficial
employment, we have elected Edw. Hatch, who has suffered much
for Parliament, to succeed him. As we find that the employment
can be jjerformed for less, a,nd that there are several able officers
employed undei' us who deserve encouragement, we think that (the
oflicc being now settled, and the greatest trouble thereof past) 801.
only will suffice, and the remainder of the old salary may be divided
thus : lOZ. to Wm. Kentish, assistant examiner; 201. to John Cham-
pante, clerk of the bonds ; and 101. to John Collins, examiner of the
country accounts, who all merit the same. Noted as agreed to,
[1 page.]
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Barnstaple.
March 29.
Leith.
March 29.
Edinburgh.
March 30.
March 30.
Vol. XXXIV.
103. Thos. Hewitt and Jno. Pene to the Navy Commissioners.
We arrived here last night, and delivered the Council of State's order
to the Mayor, who made large promises to answer your expectations
in procuring of as many seamen as he can. "We shall walk the
rounds with him to-night, and take what can be found. We hope
the Mayor of Bristol has sent the list of the Bristol men. [f page.]
104. Rich. Saltonstall, Commissioner in Scotland, to Sir Hen. Vane,
jun., Whitehall. The Satisfaction, commanded by Capt. Pestell, has
come in from Orkney, by order of Gen. Deane, who wishes the Council
of State to know it. We have published the resolves of Parliament
for encouragement of seamen, and although the bailiifs and magis- .
trates of the several port towns allege they have no seamen, we are
assured to the contrary, which argues disaffection to the service.
My brother Desborow left for London yesterday. [1 page.]
105. Andrew Sandelands to John Milton, Esquire. If loss of time
and money could dishearten me in the service, I had before this returned
to my wife and children. That great politician, the Marquis of Argyle,
has sold his cannon to the commonwealth, knowing very well how
to supply his castle again, having 44 brass pieces buried within sea
mark on the Kintyre coast, and recoverable in 48 hours. Tell me what
I may expect, for I have not credit to subsist one week longer here.
[1 page.]
Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
6. A copy of Capt. Hosier's letter and information against Major
Wildey to be given to Wildey, with order to answer in writing to
the Committee on Friday, and to attend then.
9. The Commissioners for Prize Goods to attend Dr. Walker, and
give him their evidence on the Samson, Salvador, and George, to
use as appertaining to his place.
10. The business of the French merchants to be considered on
Friday.
11. Mr. Violet to put in writing his information about Mr. Budd,
proctor in the Admiralty Court, and Budd to attend the Committee
and give in his answer. [/. 133, pp. 20, 21.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Capt. Edward Christian, of the Isle of Man,
referred to Capt. Francis Duckenfield, Commander-in-Chief there, to
examine, and if true, to deliver up the goods claimed by the
petitioner.
2. The representation from the Admiralty Judges in the case of
Thos. Grant, referred to the Committee for considering the damages
done to merchants by the King of Portugal and his subjects.
3. The petition of John Axon referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee.
5. Note for Lord Commissioner Lisle to see the copies of the
letters to the States General and States of Holland.
7. Liberty to be granted to the Countess Dowager of Carlisle to
5. Q
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
send to Holland to her brother, Henry Percy, her letter to him, what
has been produced at Council this day.
8. Col. Fielder, Sir Peter Wentworth, Aid. Allein, Sir John
Bourchier, and Sir John Trevor, to be a Committee to go to the Lord
Mayor, to confer with him concerning the number of guns in the
magazines of the city, and to tell him that for present necessity
Council desires them to be delivered to the Ordnance of&cers, to be
disposed to the public service.
9. Mr. Scott to present to Parliament the desire from the Spanish
Ambassador to transport 40 horses into Flanders.
10. The business concerning Bordeaux, referred to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs, to be considered next Friday. Mr. Scott to
attend to communicate the letters now read by him.
11. 12. The paper now read to be given to M. de Bordeaux by
the appointed Commissioners, who are to meet him to-morrow at
9 a.m. at the usual place in Whitehall, Fleming to give him notice.
13, 14. Order on a paper from M. Barriere, that the appointed
Committee meet him to-morrow at 4 p.m. to receive the particulars
he has to offer, and that his business be reported to Council next
Friday.
15. The Irish and Scotch Committee to report what has been done
concerning sending Major-Gen. Lambert into Scotland.
16. To declare to the person from whom a ketch shall be taken
to carry Tobie Boimel into Holland, that satisfaction shall be made
for the said vessel, if forcibly taken in this voyage. This direction
to be sent to the Admiralty Committee.
17. That Committee to provide a fit vessel to carry the messenger
to Holland, with letters to the States General and States of Holland.
[Also Vol. XXXIV., iVo. 106.]
1'8. Order, on request of the commanders and owners of merchant
ships taken up in the service, that the ships be valued by the Navy
Commissioners before going forth, in order that satisfaction may be
made according to contract, in case they be honourably lost in the
service, and that the valuations be reported to Council. [Also
Vol. XXXIV, No. 101.]
19. Note that a copy of this order and all the references be sent to
the Admiralty Commissioners, by Mr. Jennings.
20. The petition of Richard Hill and Thomas HoUis, merchants
of London, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to give them pro-
tection if they see cause.
21. Order, on petition of Rowland Pitt, fishmonger, and Peter
Prince, cheesemonger, of London, that they prove their losses in the
Admiralty Court, and Council will make good what is just. [/. 41,
pp. 31-36.]
Oedprs in the Admiralty Committee.
108. The Navy Commissioners to certify forthwith the names and
characters of such of their officers as are not persons fearing God, faith-
ful to the State, and able for their places, and propose others in their
room. Also that they consider what officers, clerks, &c. are needed
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for navy affairs, and of salaries fit to be allowed them, so that they
may not take any reward or gratuity from any person whatsoever
that shall have business with them. [1 page.]
109. That they hire six nimble ketches without guns, for gaining
intelligence, special regard being had to the goodness of their sailing,
and the State to appoint their masters, [f page.']
110. That they take up a ketch to be ready to sail on Friday, and
send the master forthwith to Whitehall. [^ pc^gs.]
111. That in the survey and valuation of the merchants' ships
going forth, ordered by the Council of State 30 March, notice be
taken of such as are most serviceable for the State's own use, in case
March 30.
The George,
Lee Road.
March 30.
Portsmouth.
[1 page.]
they think fit to buy them.
112. That on information by Mr. Pett, master shipwright's assistant
at Deptford that the two frigates there are struck for rigging, the
Navy Commissioners inquire of Mr. Scott whether it wiU be better
to launch them on Monday, or rig them in the dock, and give
orders accordingly. [^ pag^-]
113. Capt. Jno. Lawson to Eob. Blackborne. Your news of the
29th (the loss of the ships in the Straits) is bad, because honest men
have suffered, and the cause of God will be reflected upon ; but if
our mercies were not mixed with some bitter pills, we should be
either lifted up or undervalue them. The enemy has gained no
great victory, considering the great inequality between the ships
I hear that some of the hired merchant ships in the river grant
the men they press such liberty that they run away, which makes
those that are more careful to be cruel ; 40 or 50 men pressed into
the Four Sisters are almost aU gone. I confess I have given liberty
to some of those that were with me in the Fairfax to help to bring
up the ships of those from whom we impressed, but I have no fear of
their returning, either from affection or the six months' pay due to
them. Those who pressed the watermen sent very children that had
never been at sea, and 14s. a month is too much for them. [1 page.]
114. Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth to the [Admiralty Com-
mittee.] We observe your order as to not signing any more tickets,
and have advised with the Generals to prevent captains doing so,
though the captains say the men will not desert, their clothes being
on board. With the Generals' advice, we have contracted for 12
merchant ships for the southward, and enclose a list of them, but
they want their imprest money forthwith, and payment of arrears,
or they cannot be soon ready.
We are going on with the victualling of the whole fleet. Much
beer was staved in the late engagement, for want of room' in the hold
to stop leaks, and to make conveniences to dress wounded men. We
think more should be put into the victualling ships, and less into
the fleet.
The victuallers cannot arrive at a proportion of victuals for the
hear some are to be despatched
Q 2
whole fleet here, and are glad to
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nearer London. The Kesolution is ready to sail, but wants powder
and men.
W(i .have made some allowance to the surgeons attending the sick
and wounded, with the advice of Dr. Whistler. Is any course
settled for allowance to dismembered and wounded men, or may we,
as importuned, order them something from the chest here ? [2 pages.]
March 30. 115. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
Portemo-.-.th. Committee. Many Hamburghers are daily brought in, and dis-
charged on giving security not to sail to any port in hostility with
the commonwealth. We wish some course could be taken to ease
those who are friends of this trouble. We want an answer to the
petition of the officers of the fleet, and of the widows of the slain, as
we are much importuned by them for some sort of subsistence, and
can hardly put them off by telling them it is under consideration.
Some establishment of this kind would be very satisfactory to all
employed in this service. [1 page.^
March 30. 116. Anth. Tutchen and Ambrose Dinnison, to Major Robt. Thom-
J''b- son. Here and at Wells we have pressed and given conduct-money
to 43 seamen, and drawn a bill upon you for 24*1. 4s. Gel. We have
furnished the next justice of the peace, Martin Haystins, with a list
of 80 refractory men, and he will send you an account. We are
taking horse for Cromer, and so along the coast for Yarmouth,
[f page-]
March 31. 117, 118. Petition of Edward Earl of Worcester to the Council of
State, for release, on bail for his good behaviour and submission to
the present Government. Thanks them for their charitable inten-
tions for his subsistence, yet finds the presentation of his condition
obstructed by multiplicity of affairs, and is out of hope to be
relieved. [2 copien, ^page each.]
March 81. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Jonas Lytehasell, with other masters of mer-
chant ships bound for Dunkirk, referred to the Admiralty Committee,
to consider how a convoy may be ordered for them. [Also Vol.
XXXIV.. No. 119.]
2. To write to the Generals of the fleet that Council has not
lately had any account of the state of the fleet, and to desire them
to write more frequently, and to send by return an account of what
ships are now out, to what stations they are appointed, how many
more are to go to sea, and when they will be ready. Also to make
extracts [for them] of the intelligence this day read.
3. The account from the Resident at Hamburg of his transactions
with the King of Denmark, concerning delivering the merchant
ships detained there, to be considered next Monday.
4. To write to the said Resident to notice the receipt of his letter,
and tell him that his business is under consideration, and he shall
receive an account of what shall be done therein.
5. The petition of Daniel Andrews referred to the Admiralty
Committee.
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March .SI. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
6. Mr. Gurdon to present to Parliament the case of Thomas Coke,
prisoner in the Tower.
7. The petition of John Field, printer to Parliament, and the
orders of Parliament and of the Committee of Parliament concemino-
him and his debt, referred to the Treasury Commissioners.
8. Dr. "Walker to print his arguments against the plea of the
advocate from Flanders, and the arguments of the civilians of Lou-
vaine (?), made upon a sentence lately given in the Court of Admiralty
against the plate ships.
9. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
the business of the Isle of Man, to be considered next Thursday.
10. The petition of Charles Lloyd referred to Lord Bradshaw and
Mr. Attorney, to consider the Act of Parliament concerning banishing
priests and Jesuits, and report.
11. Order on the petition of John Earl of Rothes, prisoner in the
Tower, that he be set at liberty upon bail, on his bond in 10,000Z., and
two sureties in 5,000^. each, not to go above 10 miles from London,
and surrender himself within two days after notice. The Lieu-
tenant of the Tower to take the bond.
13. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to state the case of John
Durie, which is to be reported to Parliament to-morrow.
14. Sir John Bourchier to present to Parliament a list of the
prisoners of war in the Tower, Chelsea College, York, or else-
where, and move Parliament to consider how they may be disposed
of in future, to trial, banishment, liberty on bail, or close imprison-
ment, as also to make an allowance to such as shaU be kept in
restraint, and have not the means to maintain themselves.
15. Wm. Ryley to send a copy of the record in the time of King
John, concerning making prizes of the ships that refuse to strike
sail to the English ships of war in the Channel. [See p. 259, infra.]
16. The commander of the guard for this night to keep in custody
such seamen as have been committed for running away from their
ships till to-morrow afternoon, when Council will consider the matter.
17. Order on petition of Benedict Moore and William Jessop, that
the order of Council of July 10th, 1650, forbidding Mr. Witherings
to pay any money to petitioners for the use of the Earl of Warwick,
or Lord Rich, or to Col. Charles Fleetwood, be discharged, and the
petitioners and the persons named be left to take their legal remedy.
[Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 120.]
18. The letter, biU of exchange, and account from Alex. Bence from
Alicant, for money spent in the recovery of guns cast away with the
revolted ships near Carthagena, recommended to the Admiralty
Committee to satisfy it.
19. The petition of M. Augier, on behalf of the English interested
in the debt of M. de Cezi, referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs.
22, 23. Order on consideration of the great increase of labour in
the Admiralty Court in the present state of things, that lOOl. a year
be added to Dr. Walker's salary of lOOl. ; that Dr. Wm. Clerke be
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March 31.
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March 31.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
the other next advocate, and that he have 2001. a year ; and order
for Dr. Gierke's appointment accordingly.
2i. Order that Council can give no direction on th(! petition of
Thos. Walker, stationer.
25. The letter from Richard Pupplet and Nicholas Phillips, of the
29th inst., from Ipswich, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
[Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 121.]
26. A good iron chest to be provided for Mr. Frost to keep the
exigent moneys of Council in, and a man allowed at Coimcil's charge
to lodge in the room where it is kept, and the captain of the guard
to keep a sentinel at or near the room. Mr. Thurloe to consider of
a fit allowance for the said person, and report. '
27. Mr. Thurloe to ascertain what loss was sustained by Mr. Frost
and his brothers, when his chamber at Whitehall was broken open
by thieves some few nights since, and report.
28. Order that the Commissioners for inspecting the treasuries
consider and report how the 200?. a year appointed by Parliament to
Wm. Ryley, as salary for his employment in the Record Office iq the
Tower, is to be paid from 29th March, it having been paid hitherto
from the exigent moneys of Council. [/. 41, pp. 35-44.]
122. Order in the Admiralty Committee, on information that due
care is not taken in rigging and fitting the Unicorn, that the Navy
Commissioners order the master attendant at Chatham to rig and fit
her, and that they take an account of the neglect. [1 page.l
123. Admiralty Commissioners to the Navy Commissioners, Tower
Hill. On our arrival at Whitehall, we found news from Portsmouth,
that by Council's orders, Vice- Admiral Penn is sailing into the Swinn ;
many of the fleet had but little victuals on board, so it will be neces-
sary for victuals to meet them in the Swinn ; also 20 pilots should
be at the North Foreland to carry them into the Swinn. The neces-
sary orders must be given to the victuallers; the, Briar, intended to
convoy the victualling ships to Portsmouth, might be used for this
service. [1 'page.'\
124. Major Jer. Tolhurst to the Admiralty Committee. I send an
account of the charge of bringing 250 barrels of powder fi-om CarKsle,
and shipping it on the Magdalen. I have given a bill to Robt. Bowes
for the amount.
There are 400 sail in this river, and 60 at Sunderland, in which
are 5,000 seamen ; but the five or six ships as convoy are too weak
to secure them, and it much concerns the enemy to aim at them.
Wm. Taylor, who knows the seamen here well, would be fit to
press men in these parts. He says several have left without
discharge. When the coal fleet, came to Harwich and into the
Thames, about Lee, they sent most of their men to Ipswich and
other places, to secure them from pressing, and were to take them
in again as they passed northwards. Press-masters on the coast of
Essex might prevent this.
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The Weymouth has taken a freebooter of five guns with 40 men,
whom I have shipped to you in the colliers, having no means of
keeping them in prison. I beg a protection from impress for the 14
men of the Ann of Newcastle. [1 page.] Enclosing,
124. I. Account for bringing powder from Carlisle, and shipping
it ; total, 46L 5s. Gd. [1 page?^
March 31. 125. Capt. Peter Motham to the Admiralty Committee. Being
The Bear, informed by the Council of State of the probability of De Witt's
Tynemout ar. j^g^^g ^pon this coast with 40 men-of-war, I am using all diligence
to discover him, and sending out scouts. The Mayor of Newcastle,
who is very willing, has sent to all the ports to give us notice when
they arrive, and their number. Sixty vessels have arrived for this
place and Sunderland, and there are 250 or 300 ready to sail with
the first wind. I wiU see them safe to their ports, unless I hear of
[| page.'\
March 31.
The Drake,
Dover Eoad.
March 31.
Victualling
Office, Tower
Hill.
De Witt's being on the coast,
126. Capt. Robt. Clarke to the Admiralty Committee. I have
been with the Briar to Bordeaux, and brought over the vessel with
the pitch and tar, and other vessels for London. I have been cruis-
ing since between Calais, Dover, and Flanders, and there are no
enemies except some small men-of-war about Dunkirk and Ostend,
which I hope to take ere long. I met a Hamburg hoy, and searched
her ; but finding her really a Hamburgher, I let her go. I have
since brought from Mardike 5 vessels laden with silks, &c. for Dover.
The merchants at Dover and Flanders desire the Drake appointed
for their convoy, she being a swift sailer and of small draught of
water, and she would bring much customs to England. The Hare
pink is with me. [| page.'\
127. Navy Victuallers to the Admiralty Committee. The Coimcil
of State warrant for seizing clapboard pipestaves sticks through
the President's non-signing, which has been very prejudicial to the
service. Pray get us this necessary warrant, for we much fear, do
what we can, we shall not have sufficient to answer the great occa-
sions of the navy. We want a list of the fleet, and how they are
to be disposed of, so that we may consult for supply of the ships
to be victualled to 1 October. [1 page.']
128. Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth to the [Admiralty Com-
mittee.] We sent a list yesterday of the merchant ships taken up
for the southward, which are ready to victual. There are 18 ships
here ; details of their condition, victualling, ordnance, &c. Unless
some course be taken, the ships will be ready long before the pro-
visions. We wiU send the Dutch prisoners to Chichester to-morrow.
We have also sent lists of allowances made by us to widows and the
wounded, and will continue to do so, to prevent a double allowance
by certificates from the Trinity House. [If pages.]
March 31. 129. Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth to the Navy Commis-
10 p.m. sioners, London. We are sorry to hear of a succession of bad news, one
Portsmouth. ^^^^^, ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ burning of the Fairfax and the rebuke received
March 31.
Portsmouth.
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Vol. XXXIV.
in the Straits by the precipitation of Cap t. Appleton, but we must not
be dejected by God's dealings. The fleet to the southward, although
backward by being shattered in the late engagement, will soon be
ready. We have completed the contracts with the merchant
ships ; we have told the Admiralty Commissioners that we cannot
victual here to Oct. 1. We are in great want of ironwork and other
stores.
We hope you will punish seamen coming up without cause, as
great, care is taken to prevent runaways ; 25 shipwrights are still
behind, which is not a little loss, as many forecastles are wanted ;
the absenters should be looked after. Mr. Willoughby is ill of a
fever. [1-^ pages.] Enclosing,
129. I. Account of what victuals 32 sA-ips named now at Ports-
mouth cccn stow ; of. what is ready there and at Plymouth,
and of %vhat will he wanting for their speedy supply. Also
list of 34 ships there re-victualled since 1 March 1653.
[1 sheet^
130-166. Certificates by the Commissioners of the Militia and
monthly assessments of co. Stafford, of the sums due to the follow-
ing yeomen troopers for service, and assignments by them of the
sums respectively due to them to Thos. Wagstaffe, of Knightcott,
CO. Warwick : — •
Date of
Certificate.
Name.
Residence.
Sum.
Date of
Assignment.
16.')2.
£ s.
d.
1 Nov.
Wm. Brasier
Buckston, Derby
72 10
0
5 Feb. 1653.
8 -Not. -
Thos. Leeg
Streeton „
72 10
0
1 Dec. 1652.
10 Nov.
Thos. Atkins
Cotton, Stafford
29 8
0
26 Nov. „
^^
John Barker
Draycot „
72 10
6
1 Dec. „
,, "
Ralph Browne -
Burston „
19 0
6
26 Nov. „
Thos. Clarke
Stone „ - -
59 4
0
jt it
J,
Rich. Collier
Gayton „
49 6
0
3J )>
ITras. Fox
Stafford
29 5
4
>> >J
Roger Greene
Chedleton „
72 10
6
10 Dec. „
,»
Thos. Harryman -
Shntborough
22 11
0
26 Nov. „
Rob. Lees -
Cheadle „
40 4
0
)) )f
Rich. Linesse
Dilhnrn „
72 10
0
5 March 1653.
Hum. Perry
CoUedge
29 6
0
26 Nov. 1652.
,Tohn Millard
Hayfield, Derby
72 10
6
1 Dec. „
-
John Preston
Stone, Stafford -
41 14
6
26 Nov. „
John Tranter
Tcau
72 10
6
.1 Dec. „
,, ~
Ralph Watson -
Ploosert „
■ 72 10
0
Jermyn Wootton
Cannock „
47 19
6
26 Nov. "„
_*
Jas. Plant
Ashenhurst „
53 0
0
5 March 16,53.
* P
lant's certificate is missing. — Ed.
[37 papers,]
STATE PAPERS. 249
VOL. XXXV.— April, 1653.
1G5 3.
April 1 . Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The case of John Dury, now drawn up, to be offered to Council
for report to Parliament.
3. Order to present to Council a letter to be sent to Cols. Dixwell
and Kelsey, and others appointed to examine and report on the
differences in the town of Sandwich in electing ofhcers, as what is
fit to be done for composing the differences.
5. The petitions of Juan Mexica de Herrera and Juan de Lossa
Barrona to be sent to the Admiralty Judges, to report to this Com-
mittee what should be done in the cases, returning the petitions.
[/. 133, pp. 22-24.]
[April l.J 1. Petition of Thos. Cornelius, Wm. Stanley, and other merchants
of Southampton, to the Council of State, for a protection for the
crew of the Diligence of Southampton from impress, that they may
proceed on their voyage. Have lately been at great charge in vic-
tualling and freighting their ship for a fishing voyage to Newfound-
land, and three weeks since, petitioned for a protection for the ship
and 33 men, which for reasons of State was then suspended for 14
days. Are at vast expense in keeping their ship at home, and the
fishing season being now come, unless they have present liberty to
proceed, the whole season wiU be lost, and they greatly injured,
[| page-']
April 1. 2. Keference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ page. Also
I. 41, p. 45.]
April 1. 3. Petition of John Arthur of Weymouth, co. Dorset, merchant, to
the Council of State, for a protection for 18 men of the John of
Weymouth from impress. The ship arrived from the Straits six
weeks since, and while in the Thames, the whole of her men were
impressed for the State's service, and as petitioner has a great quan-
tity of fish lying at Newfoundland taken last year, it will be utterly
spoiled if not sent for at once, [f page.l
April 1. ,4. Similar petition for 10 men for the Black Horse of Weymouth.
[I page.]
April 1. 5. Eeference on both petitions to the Admiralty Committee,
[i page. Also I. 41, p. 46.]
[April 1.] 6. Petition of Slingsby Bethell and George Warcopp, on behalf of
the merchant adventurers of England, to the Council of State, for pro-
tection for 40 seamen belonging to the Damozel of London, to go with
cloth to Germany. Acknowledge with all thankfulness the speedy
audience given to their former petition for a convoy of their cloth
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1653. Vol. XXXV.
ships for Germany, and have resolved to ship their cloth and other
manufactures fortJiwith. [1 page.]
April 1. 7. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ page.
Whitehall. Also I. 4-1, p. 48.]
April 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
3. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to confer with the Admi-
ralty Judges concerning the private men-of-war, to know what
caution they have given in for the performance of their articles, to
examine concerning the miscarriage of any of the captains, to con-
sider how offenders may be punished, and how miscarriages may be
in future prevented, and to report.
7. The petition of Jane Neale, widow, referred to the Committee
for reviving-references made to the late Committee for Examinations.
8. That of Maj. Thomas Salmon referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to consider the power of the Council in the business
and report.
9. The Marshal-General of the Army to return next Monday a
perfect list of the Scotch prisoners of war committed to him since
the battle of Worcester ; what security they will be able to give on
their release, what is the constant charge of their keeping, how much
has been already paid, and how much is in arrear.
10. The letter for Sandwich now read to be signed and sent, and
Col. John Dixwell to go down to see it put in execution.
11. Col. Sidney to represent to Parliament the case of John
Durie.
12. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to speak with the Navy
Victuallers and with such persons as have clapboards and pipestaves
and refuse to sell them at market price for the use of the navy, to
inquire into the difference between them, and report. Both parties
to attend the Committee on Monday at 8 a.m.
13. Col. Morley's report concerning silver mines in Ireland to be
made next Monday.
14. To write to the Commissioners in Ireland what Council has
done in granting a license to Col. O'Dwyer, Maj. -Gen. Hugh
O'Neill, and Sir John Clotworthy, to transport Irish into foreign
parts.
16. The Commissioners of Customs to permit certain books by
Mr, Milton, in answer to the book called the late King's, being
translated into French, to be transported into France custom free.
16. The petition of Miles Causton referred to the Admiralty
Committee.
19. The list of the captains to command the 12 ships taken up for
the southward, presented by the Admiralty Committee, approved,
and a copy to be sent to the Generals of the Fleet to give commis-
sions accordingly.
20. The list of captains to command the 25 merchant ships
and others now in the Thames taken for the service of the
commonwealth, sent by the Admiralty Committee, approved,
and they permitted to make alterations in the list as to the
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1658. Vol. XXXV.
April 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cooit.)
placing of the captains, so long as they keep to the men and ships
particularised. The Generals of the Fleet to give commissions to
the captains. [Also Vol. XXXV:, No. 8.]
21. The Admiralty Committee to give order for the impressing
of the Mayflower into the public service. [Also Vol. XXXV.,
No. 9.]
22. Order on petition of Kobert Blaicklay, Scotch minister, that
he have liberty to remain in England, demeaning himself inoffen-
sively towards the Government.
23. Maj.-Gen. Hugh O'NeiU, prisoner in the Tower, to be dis-
charged, provided he be imprisoned for no other cause than the one
expressed in his warrant for commitment, and a warrant therefor to
be issued to the Lieutenant of the Tower. [/. 41,^^. 45-49.]
April 1. Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
10. That as the greater part of the fleet under Vice- Admiral Penn
will soon be in the Swinn, when the Navy Commissioners hear of
his arrival there, they despatch thither Major Bourne with one of
the Navy Victuallers, to ascertain the true condition of the fleet,
and supply them with victuals and stores as required. Also that
the merchant ships now taken up be supplied and hastened to the
Swinn. [| page.]
11. That the Navy Commissioners supply the said merchant ships
with all needful oflicers, except lieutenants, having respect to the
quahfications formerly specified, and report their names to the
Admiralty Commissioners. [J page.]
April 1. 12. Generals Rich. Deane and George Monck to the Admiralty
l^rtsmouth. Committee. Vice-Admiral Penn is making sail to the Swinn ; we
send an account of the ships gone with him, and how the rest here
are disposed of, and the Navy Commissioners wiU send particulars
as to victuals, munition, and men wanting for the remainder. We
hope you are mindful of pilots for the fleet. Diligence should be
used for our conjunction with the eastward fleet. We have had a
fair warning by what has happened in the Straits. We desire
that Capt. Bourne, who is now almost well, may be appointed to the
Unicorn and go with us, and Capt. Strong to the Swiftsure.
P.S. — The sickness increases daily both on ship and shore ; we hope
you wiU think of Porchester Castle or some other flt place to put them,
as Famham and the adjacent places will not contain them. [1^ pages.]
April 1. 13. Thos. Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee.
The farm of inland commodities in co. Hants, having expired, and none
appearing in order to a future farm, we have appointed Sub-Com-
missioners to collect the excise upon the commodities lately farmed,
except the ports and havens already settled in the hands of others,
and chosen Capt. Peter Mayoes and Wm. Cook, the latter having
been a Sub-Commissioner for Oxfoi'dshire, and removed to give place
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April 1.
April 1.
April 2.
Salisbury.
April 2.
Algiers.
April 3.
The James,
Dover Road.
Vol. XXXV.
the farmers of that county ; being men of good report and fit, we
recommend them for your allowance. Noted as agreed. [| page.]
14. Thos. Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee.
Thomas Mason, one of the Sub-Commissioners for Southampton,
Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight, having lately died, we have
chosen Edw. Marsh, of Southampton, to succeed him, and desire your
approbation thereof. Noted as agreed. [^ page.]
15. Thos. Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee.
The farm of the town of Newcastle-on-Tyne expiring 25th March
last, we have contracted with John Bell, Eobt. Anderson, and Wm.
Cutter, recommended by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council
of the town, for half a year from 25 March, for the excise of glass,
and all other native and inland commodities (salt, soap, hats, tobacco,
pipes, and old and new draperies excepted) made, spent, consumed,
and payable within the said town and its liberties, at the rent of 5001.,
which is oOl. advance for the said term, and transmit the same for
your approbation. Noted as agreed. [| page.]
16. Thos. Raye, Mayor of Salisbury, to Rich. Hutchinson. The
298 Dutch prisoners are in safe custody in this city, but the dis-
bursements for their victuals and other necessaries and watchmen
will soon amount to a considerable sum, more than I could disburse
or procure, and therefore I send a bill for 300?., and desire it may be
paid upon three days' sight, to Wm. Wentworth, factor, Swan Alley,
Coleman St., London. [1 page.]
Edm. Casson to the Navy Committee. Since my last, there
have been delivered to us And. Putt, of Limehouse, also John
Martin, and Cumarad Newbery, sent by Fras. Hayes, of Dover, to
Ostend and Malaga, but taken. We have eight men given us by
the governors. We do not want to keep them if we could dispose
of them with safety.
The Great Turk having sent hither for ships, the governors sent
him five all armed and victualled for six months. Seven have come
in from Sally, with powder, saltpetre, lead, cordage, masts, &c., and
several have gone out with corn. The Sally ships brought in
eight English captains, and have carried them for Tunis, of
which I have advised the consul. This place is much increased in
shipping, by reason of the great Holland ships they have taken.
They have cut another carvel in the middle, and intend she shall
carry 20 pieces- of ordnance, and care not what they spend to make
a ship sail well. [li| pages. See December 29, 1652, ^. 62, suprd.]
Enclosing,
1. List of 12 ships taken as prize and brought into Algiers.
[f page.]
17. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Council of State. I sailed on
the 1st, with 40 State and merchant men-of-war, besides ketches
and small vessels attending the fleet, and ten prizes taken in the
STATE PAPEES, 253
1653.
Vol. XXXV.
last engagement with the Hollanders, to the Swinn, but eight of the
ships are returning, their contracts being over, and those of others are
nearly expired. Much of the fleet is victualled but for a short time,
and some are foul and need repair. There is great want of men.
[1 page.]
April 3. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Admiralty Committee. I have
The .James, ordered 209 barrels of powder from Dover to be put on board the
Dover Road. Qiiyflo^gj.^ fo^ tj^g fleet at Portsmouth. Major Bourne should be
sent down to report our condition, which is not bad, but there are
many sick in the fleet, and more falling down daily. The Unicorn
might be manned out of the merchantmen coming up with the prizes.
[1 page, tvith the preceding.]
April 4. Committee for Trabe and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Thurloeto have a commission drawn up for Mr. Rigby, accord-
ing to former order, and bring it in on Wednesday.
2. Order to report to Council that the information and the papers
of Capt. Hosier against Major Wildey should be transferred to the
Admiralty Committee, recommending them (as Hosier is now at
Newcastle, one of that convoy, and no examinations can be taken
but ex j)arte) on his coming up to examine both parties and report.
Also that as Wildey has a trust on him at Yarmouth, on behalf of
the State, which may suffer by his absence, he should be dismissed,
and have liberty to return home. [/. 133, pp. 24, 25.]
April 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Margaret, widow of John Thompson, mariner,
referred to the Admiralty Committee.
2. Order on petition of Capt. Ant. Young and John Taylor, that
no further proceedings be taken against them, and that they be
discharged from restraint, and their securities also. Notice of this
order to be sent to the Admiralty Judges and advocate.
3. Order on petition of Giles Joy, that the Commissioners of Prizes
act as they think fit.
4. The petition of John Adam, late surgeon of the Garland,
referred to the Navy Commissioners.
5. That of Lewis Parent, merchant of Leith in Scotland, laid
aside.
6. That of Mary Gatfield, widow, on behalf of Thomas Keeler,
her servant, to be offered to Council this day week.
7. To write to Vice-Admiral Penn to hasten with the fleet into
the Swinn, and to lie in a part where he may be ready, on receipt
of orders, to go into immediate service.
8. The business of the fleet with Vice-Admiral Penn and the
collier fleet to be considered to-morrow. Members in town to
attend.
9. 100 of the Dutch prisoners at Winchester to be sent to New-
bury, and 50 to Andover ; notice to be sent to those who have them
in custody, and also to the Mayor of Newbury and bailifl" of Andover,
to keep them safely till further orders, and to draw bills on the
254 DOMESTIC
1653. Vol. XXXV.
April 4. CoTTNCiL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Navy Treasurer for their maintenance, not exceeding the allowance
of 6^. a day.
10. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the above-named
bills be duly paid. [Also Vol. XXXV., Nos. 18, 19.]
11. The appointed Committee to meet the Portuguese Ambassador
to-morrow at 4 p.m. Fleming to give him notice.
12. 13. Mr. Scott to report to Parliament the account by Richard
Bradshaw, lately sent Resident into Denmark, of his negociations
with the King, and his papers with particulars of his negociations to
be read to-morrow.
14. The Admiralty Committee to hasten out the ships most ready
for strengthening Vice-Admiral Penn, now at or near the Swinn,
and to acquaint Council to-morrow what ships will be first ready.
[Also Vol. XXX v., Nos. 20, 21.]
15. The Admiralty Committee to give instructions to Major
Bourne and Capt. Wildey, on their going to Vice-Admiral Penn, to
consider with him of the fleet's going to the Swinn, or what other
place is convenient for taking in provisions and for being ready to
set sail upon orders. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 22.] [/. 41, pp. 40-52.]
23. Col. Sidney to report to Parliament the condition of the
private affairs of JohnDury, appointed to go with Viscount Lisle to
Sweden, to be considered on account of his former good services,
and present likelihood of usefulness. [1 page."]
April 4. 24. Order in the Admiralty Committee referring a letter annexed
to the Navy Commissioners, to consider whether the victual ships
should not be sent to Portsmouth by the present convoy, as there is
great want of victuals there to set forth that fleet, and ordering great
care to supply it and Vice-Admiral Penn's squadron. [^ page.]
April 4. 25. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to [the Admiralty
Portsmouth. Committee.] We have received yours stating that you are providing
pilots and ketches for Vice-Admiral Penn, and that 20 of the mer-
chant ships in the river wiU soon be ready to join us. We are
getting ready the 12 merchant ships for the southward expedition,
and are glad to send some to ply in the Channel.
We will try to dispose of the soldiers of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment
on their arrival. It is worth a serious thought whether a fleet
should be sent to the Straits, as Col. Badiley is coming home, or if
not, could be called home, till a fitter opportunity for managing that
affair. If so, that fleet and five more might be disposed, 10 at the
mouth of the Channel to ply between SciUy and Ushant, and 15 to
the north west of Ireland, so as to meet the whole summer's trade of
the Dutch, or their East India fleet, before their convoy from
Holland meets them, and another fleet northward would do much
good.
We wish some order may be made on the petition of the officers,
as it will be acceptable to all employed in the service. We
had written Council about the affair at St. Martin's, and would have
sent ships there if ordered, but then there was nothing to prevent
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1653.
Vol. XXXV.
De Witt passing through the Channel at pleasure, and if he had
met any ships, to have ruined them ; uniting our forces will be
better than separating them. There is small appearance of men.
Is Capt. Bourne to have the command of the Unicorn ? We
enclose a list (missing) of ships plying in the Channel for securing
trade. [2^ pages.]
April 4. 26. Hugh Powell to the Navy Commissioners. I delivered
Hull. Council's letter to the Mayor, but it produces only the impressing
of three men. Their plea was that 33 sail went for London a day
or two before I came. After two days I went to Burlington and
pressed nine men, finding Sir Wm. Strickland most ready to promote
the service. Thence to Scarborough and dehvered Council's letter
to the bailifi's, but to little purpose. I could only impress six
strangers, not one townsman. Then to Whitby, but some ill-
affected person having warned them, they got away, and I only
impressed nine by aid of Capt. Axtell, late lieutenant of the Speaker,
who might be useful in the other ports. Thence I came to New-
castle, but the Mayor would not mention impressing, lest the seamen
on 208 sail for which a convoy was to be sent should run away.
Thence I went to York, hoping help from the judges at the assizes,
but they only gave me a slight warrant to the constables at Selby
and Cawood.
I have taken up 4<5l. from Fras. Greame, collector at Hull. I enclose
a list of ships bound for London. A frigate or two would be very
useful on these coasts, as many ships are lost. Two Dutch men-of-war
chased two English vessels into Robin Hood's Bay, and would have
taken them but for the country and Capt. AxteU's company from
Whitby. Ensign Ledgard might be useful in impressing men at
Scarborough, as there are many there, and the frigates would receive
them ; if an order was given to stay trading for the present, the
fleet would soon be supplied. [2 pages.]
April 4. Hum. Oneby to the Navy Committee. We have fair usage from
Algiers. the Ba.shaw and Duana, who .promise that all things shall be per-
formed by them according to the peace, whereof we have no cause
of complaint, for in the last six months, they have given us eight of
our men taken in their enemies' ships, and their ships being abroad,
they met with several English ships, and commanded some, but
used them in a fi-iendly way, and did them no harm, so that we
hope the peace wiU be well maintained. I hope you will give order
to the commanders of your ships not to abuse any of the ships
belonging to this port, as Captains Badiley and Wadsworth formerly
did, which brought trouble and charge upon us. Many of the ships
have been abroad, and taken sundry prizes, but few of any great
value, and the town has now armed out five ships upon their great
master's service against Candia, which wiU be a means of keeping
them from doing mischief in these parts. The captive captains
continue their petition to you to be helpful in freeing them out of
theii- hard bondage. [| page. See 29 December 1652, pi- 62, supra.]
256 DOMESTIC
1653. Vol. XXXV.
April 4. 27. Thomas Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee.
Excise Office. Having contracted with Robert Stockdale for the excise of all
inland commodities in the north riding of York for half a year
commencing 25 March last, "when the former farm expired, at the
rent of 7301., being 180^. advance, we submit the same for your
allowance. Noted as agreed. [^ po^g^-]
April 4. 28. Thomas Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee.
Excise Office, The farm of the excise of inland commodities in co. Dorset, expiring
the 25th March last, we have contracted with — Dassell, gentleman,
for the half year ensuing, for the farm of inland commodities in the
said county (the Isle of Portland and towns of Poole Weymouth,
M[elcomb Regis], and Lyme excepted), at the rent of 9001., under
the usual covenants, and submit the same for your approbation.
Noted as agreed. [Damaged, ^ page."]
April 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Thurloe to state the matter of fact concerning the business
of Mr. Gunter.
2. The appointed Committee to meet Signor Salvetti this day
week at 4 p.m., in Whitehall. Fleming to give him notice.
3. The appointed Committee to meet the Spanish Ambassador
next Thursday at 4 p.m. Fleming to give him notice.
4. The paper of M. Barriere referred to the Committee for Foreign
Affairs.
5. Also the petition of Richard Nescombe, John White, and other
merchants of London, to consider its truth and report.
6. The paper given by the Portuguese Ambassador to the Com-
missioners appointed to treat with him referred to the Committee
for Foreign Affairs, to confer with what merchants they think fit,
and report.
7. 9. The petitions of Eleanor, wife of John Merrick, mariner ; and
of James Wych, merchant of London, for relief, referred to the Admi-
ralty Committee, to report.
8. 11. Those of the inhabitants of the Isle of Jersey, and of
Joseph Dobbins of the Peter of London, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to report.
12. Those of the Earl of Dumfries and Lt.-Gen. David Leslie, to
be read when the Lord General shall be present.
13. The Admiralty Committee to order such ships in the Thames
as are ready to join Rear- Admiral Lawson or Vice-Admiral Penn,
as they see most fit. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 28a.]
14. Col. Ingoldsby to order the commanders of his companies at
Deal and Dover to deliver to persons appointed by Vice-Admiral
Penn 270 men with their arms, for the better Enabling of the
fleet.
18. The papers from Resident ' Bradshaw about his Denmark
negociations to be read to-morrow.
19. Order on petition of Edw. Ayscough, woollen draper of London,
that Council cannot meddle in the matter till Parliament declare
what rule shall be observed as to proceeding against goods belonging
to the Danes, and now seized.
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257
1653.
April 5.
April 5.
Whitehall.
April 5.
Whitehall.
April 5,
Stilyard.
Vol. XXXV.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
20. The business of sending ships to the Straits to be considered
next Friday.
24. To" write to the commander of the convoy for the collier fleet of
the directions given to Vice- Admiral Penn, and order that he corre-
spond with him in order to that service.
25. To write to the Mayor of Newcastle that as long as the
collier fleet remains there, he acquaint Council every 24 hours of the
intelligence gained at sea.
26. To write to the Generals of the fleet an account of the above
orders. [/. 41, pp. 53-58.]
29. Council of State to Eear-Admiral [Lawson]. You will see
by the enclosed what direction we have given to Vice-Admiral
Penn, with whom you and such ships as are with you are to join ;
and that you may the better eflFect the same, you are to repair to
the Swinn, and send out a ketch to observe when he passes by, so
that you may take the best opportunity of joining with him.
Direction is given for sending after you such ships as are in the
river, and can be the soonest got out. [Copy, i pcf,ge.]
30. Council of State to Vice-Admiral Penn. Having received
letters from the captain of the convoy at Newcastle, that he intends
to take the first opportunity of wind to come away with the coUier
fleet of 300 sail, and considering how much the commonwealth is
concerned in the safety of that fleet, we desire you to immediately
sail with your fleet to some place between Harwich and Yarmouth,
most convenient for the fleet to lie in, in order to a conjunction with
Rear- Admiral Lawson, and such other ships as shall be sent out
of the river, so that upon intelligence sent from hence, or which
you can gain yourself (for which purpose you are to keep scouts
constantly out) concerning the motion of the enemy, you may be
ready to move for the security of the collier fleet, and attend the
motion of the enemy, as you, being upon the place, find the service
to require. Such merchant ships with you as are useless you can
send into the river with the prize ships.
For supplying you with men, there are 270 land soldiers of Col.
Ingoldsby's regiment at Dover, ready to come on board, which you
may take in if it will be no hindrance to you, and to that end,
direction has been sent to Lieut.-Col. Mill at Dover to send them
on board if you desire it. Enclosed is a copy of the instruction
given to the rear-admiral for his joining with you. [Copy, 1
page.]
31. Jacob Jacobson to John Thurloe, Secretary to the Council
of State. I enclose copy of a certificate from the agent of Hamburg,
entreating a furtherance of his aflairs, and desire you to remember
the letter of the Senate of Lubec, enclosing the same certificate, so
that I may obtain an answer. If the Committee meet concerning
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Scarborough.
April 5.
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the business of our StUyard, I wish the rest of the merchants to
have notice thereof, so that they may wait upon you. [1 page.1
32. Mat. Fowler, BaDifT of Scarborough, M. Beamond, commander of
the castle, and three others, to the Admiralty Committee. News has
come from Bmiington that a great fleet has been seen off Flamborough
Head, which are supposed to be Hollanders under the command of De
Witt ; we have sent notice to the 200 sail lying off the castle, as also
by land to Newcastle, and to you by special post. We are getting
ready to give our fleet the best assistance, and to receive then in this
port and road, should it prove to be the enemy. [Copy, 1 page.]
33. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to Sir Hen. Vane, junr. It was
thought best by pilots and others that we should go to the Swinn
through the Downs. We arrived yesterday, and the wind being
N.E. coiild not have gone without the Goodwin Sands, and are
detained here to-day for want of wind. I called the commanders
together, and bade them send an account of their defects. It is not
a small number of men that wiU fit this fleet for service, and the
invention of man cannot prevent their decreasing, so long as we
remain here. Let orders be sent to Capt. Hayward of the Gilly-
flower where to repair, as it will hardly be safe for him to remain
in the Downs after our departure. [1 page.']
34. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the [Admiralty Com-
mittee.] We send some commissions, and will forward more as they
are ready. Seamen come in very slowly, though the Navy Com-
missioners have done their utmost. It is strange they cannot be
found out when above 1,000 are gone from Dartmouth to New-
foundland, and if some are not procured, we shall not be able to get
out the fleet. The seamen greatly complain for want of pay of
their tickets when they change their ships, and some for want of
clothes lost in the late fight. Their complaints are just, and we
have given their tickets to their captains, who get them signed,
and give them to those who will not run away, but to the rest only
money enough for necessaries. Yet in spite of our care, you still
order the Commissioners here to pay no money but to sick and
wounded men, which is a ready way to lose men, for if the sick
are looked after at the State's charge, their tickets paid, and they
discharged, we shaU see them no more, and many will be sick to
gain that opportunity.
The navy treasurer has ordered the Commissioners here to pay
no tickets, so when we apply to them in cases of absolute necessity,
they say they have no power. We think it neither in reason nor
conscience to employ men who must perish for want of the clothes
lost in the service, and whose famiUes are starving, and yet their
pay is due, their tickets are signed, and their captains are satisfied
they will not run away. This much prejudices the service.
You can best judge whether any of the soldiers' arms ought to be
left behind. The Sampson and Marmaduke have come in with 100
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barrels of powder from Pendennis, as also the ships from the East
with com for Ireland, but their convoys are gone to Rye for shot.
Therefore send a ship or two here for that purpose, as we have
none. [3 pages.]
April 5. 35. Extract from the Mare dausuTn, asserting the ancient right of
England to the striking of flags at sea. It was ordained at Hastings
for a law and custom of the sea, in 2 John, by the advice of the lords
temporal, that if a lieutenant in any voyage, being ordained by the
Common Council of the kingdom, encountered any ships or vessels
upon the seas, laden or unladen, that would not strike or veil their
bonnets at the commandment of the lieutenant of the King, or of his
admiral or his lieutenant, but fought against them, if they were taken,
they were to be reputed enemies, and their ships, vessels, and goods or
taken and forfeited as the goods of enemies, although the masters to
be possessors of the same should afterwards allege they were the ships,
vessels, and goods of those that were friends to the King, and that
the common people in the same are to be chastised at discretion by
imprisonment for their rebellion.
" The French is in a very ancient and fair MS. book amongst
the rest of the maritime laws, and undoubtedly was a record
of the Admiralty Court, then in the possession of the registrar
of that Court, the names of the Lord Admiral and registrar being
written at the beginning of the book, which is now remaining with
Mr. Selden, and is of no less authority then antiquity." Endorsed by
Bradshaw : " A transcript of a record in the time of Kiag John,
touching the striking of sail ; brought in by Mr. Ryley, Keeper of
the Records in the Tower, by order of the Council of State."
[3 pages, Latin, French, and English.']
April 5. 36. Order in the Admiralty Committee for the Navy Commis-
sioners to send to the commanders of the 25 merchant ships to
go aboard, and get their ships ready to fall down into Lee Road,
where they will be furnished with mariners, though they must lose
no opportunity of, supplying themselves. [^ pages.]
April 6. Order in the Committee for Trade and foreign affairs that a paper
read be reported to Council, to be offered to M. de Bourdeaux, if
they think fit. [/. 133, p. 26.]
April 6. 37. Petition of Dr. Edw. Emilie, Wm. Watson, Thos. HoUier, and
Thos. Allen, physician and surgeons to St. Thomas's Hospital, South-
wark, to the Council of State, for a proper remuneration for attend-
ing the sick and wounded seamen. Since the last engagement with
the Holland fleet, 60 sick and wounded have been brought in,
and more are daily expected. Petitioners have always had par-
ticular care of any soldiers sent to them, and the nature of their
hurts and diseases, being accompanied with more than ordinary ill
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accidents, cannot be cured but by more than usual care and attend-
ance on their part, to the great prejudice of their practice, and for
whicli they receive no satisfaction. [1 i^agre.]
April 6. 38. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee to do what is
WhitehaU. reasonable. [-^ page. ylZ.so J. 41, i?. 60.]
April 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Sir James Harrington's report concerning the business of the
Mint to be read this day week.
3. The Committee for Scotch and Irish Affairs to consider how
the Dutch prisoners at Chichester may be disposed of to other places
of more security and convenience.
4. To write to the Mayor of Canterbury that many of the Dutch
prisoners sent there have miscarried for want of necessary con-
veniences, though the money for their keeping has been constantly
paid, and to desire him to take better care for the future.
5. The Admiralty Committee to give order for the setting out of
four nimble ketches for gaining intelligence, and to give instruction
to their commanders. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 39.]
6. The same order given upon the petition of Capt. Edmund
Chapman as upon that of Capts. Taylor and Young.
7. The petition of Henry Collins, of the Malaga merchant, referred
to the Navy Commissioners, to examine him, and if what he alleges
be true, and he produce Sir G. Ayscue's warrant for what he affirms,
to allow his account, and grant him discharge. •
9, The Irish and Scotch Committee to give directions that
the powder taken from the castle and fort of Bristol, on their
disgarrisoning, be sent to such ports of Ireland as Sir Hardress
Waller shaU nominate ; the Committee to confer with him of a
further supply to be sent, and report.
10. The Admiralty Committee to appoint a fit guard for the Irish
seas, and to acquaint Council what ships are already appointed to
that service. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 40.]
II. The petition of Elizabeth, widow of John Williams, referred
to the Admiralty Committee.
13. Order on petition of John George, victualler, that Mr. Scott
certify what the business is which he stands charged with.
15. The appointed Committee to meet M. de Bordeaux next
Friday at 4 p.m. Fleming to give him notice.
16. The business of Major-General Lambert to be considered to-
morrow afternoon ; the Lord General to be desired to be present.
17. The Committee appointed to treat with the Portuguese Am-
bassador to send him, at a convenient time, the articles agreed to by
Council.
18. The business of Denmark to be read to-morrow.
19. Major Gooch to attend Council to-morrow.
21. The captains under-named to command the following ships.
The Generals of the fleet to commission them accordingly : —
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April 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Ships. Captains.
Samuel - - Capt. W. Swire.
Victoria - ,, Thos. Rands,
Excester Merchant - „ Sparkes.
Merchants' Delight - - „ Gierke.
Recovery - - - „ Bunford.
Vanity - - ^, Fareley.
James - „ Greble.
Employment - - „ Cox.
Dolphin - „ Marvin.
Culpepper - - „ Dibbs.
Consent - „ Jonathan Taylor.
Wren - - Drue.
[Also Vol. XXXV., No. 41.]
22. The Admiralty Committee to be free to make Capts. Taylor,
Young, and Wadsworth commanders of merchant ships in the State's
service. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 42.]
23. Col. Morley and Aid. Allein added to the Committee for the
Tower.
25. Capt. Jos. Taylor to command the Exchange, and Capt. Wm.
Goodgin the Joshua. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 43.]
26. Capt. "Wm. Smithson to command the Horsey-Down shallop.
With his note to Mr. Blackborne requesting the same. [Also
Vol. XXX v. Nos. 44, 45.]
27. The Lord General to order the officers of his own and Col.
Berkstead's regiments that 8,000 or 1,000 be ready to be sent
down the river, to man the ships setting forth from thence, on
intimation of time from the Admiralty Committee. [/. 41,
pp. 59-63.]
April 6. 46. Form of a warrant [by the Admiralty Committee, to Col. Berk-
stead, and 13 others] to impress as many able seamen and watermen
as he can possibly procure, giving to each Is. press money and l^d.
[a mile] conduct money from the place where they shall be pressed to
the place where they shall be received on board ; and upon their
appearance, they are to be entered into the service, charging them,
as they wiU answer the contrary, to make their immediate repair
and appearance accordingly; all mayors, justices of the peace,
sheriffs, bailiffs, constables, headboroughs, and others, to be aiding
and assisting therein. [Copy, ^ page.]
April 6. 47. Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth to the Admiralty Com-
Portamouth. mittee. We have done our utmost to take up the 12 merchant-
men appointed for the southward according to their former con-
tracts, but the masters were so adverse to it that we could not
prevail ; therefore we agreed to the other way, and they will soon ,be
ready, if you will but appoint their imprests amounting to 3,580^. to
be paid here ; the deputy treasurer can spare it. We have been
much threatened for refusing to sign the seamen's tickets. We beg
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that when we can spare the money, as it would much satisfy both
Generals and men, you would leave something to our discretion. We
send the treasurer's instrument to attend you thereon, as also on the
imprests. The Resolution has sailed, and the Tiger and others are
ready ; particulars of ships ; 100 men have been pressed in Sussex
and Hampshire, and many hundreds more could have been obtained,
but for the private men-of-war. The Mariiiaduke and Sampson
have arrived, and want gi-aving and men. [If pages.}
April 6. 48. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to Capt. Robt. Plumly,
Portsmouth, commander of the Sampson prize. You are forthwith to set sail
with the ships under your command, and take into your protection
the ships of which Thos. Morgan, Barnaby Holding, John Swan
Wm. Gilbert, Thos. Bassett, and Jas. Nicholls are masters, bound for
Limerick, Waterford, and Dublin, as also all other vessels in the
harbour and road, bound for any ports in Ireland, and safely convoy
those bound for Dublin or any place between the Tuskar and
Knockfergus, and to within the Tuskar. Those bound between the
Tuskar and Cape Clear see near their harbours and out of danger,
and those bound for Galway and Limerick safe to port ; then repair
to Plymouth and give us notice q{ your arrival, when you shall
receive further orders. [Copy, f page.]
April 6. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The order of Parliament of 30 March, on Whitelock's report, to
proceed with the deputies according to former orders, and concern-
ing the allowance to the deputies, and the treating with them about
commissions in Scotland, considered, and then commimicated to
the deputies.
2. They insist notwithstanding that if the assessment may not
be considered the rule on which the proportion of deputies for
Scotland was resolved, it may be settled as to its proportion with
England, before the 30 members are fixed on the several shires in
Scotland.
3. That in the ascertaining thereof, Scotland be considered as well
in its integrity and intrinsic value before the late wars, as in its
present poverty through devastation and spoil by the wars.
4. The Committee reply that they have no instructions thereon
from Parliament, and cannot admit any such debate, giving divers
reasons therefor ; but as the time for payment of the assess ends
within this month, the deputies stiU press the Committee to move
Parliament to hear them thereon, before the continuance of tbe assess
be resolved on. This the Committee will consider.
5. Order— on motion that Mr. Milne, deputy for Edinburgh, may
be spared to return, his presence being wanted there for carrying on
some fortifications, — that the Committee cannot intermeddle therein.
6. The Committee to treat with the deputies to-morrow about
judicatories in Scotland, and hear what they offer, according to their
desire to be heard before any renewal of commissions be resolved
on by Parliament.
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7. To consider to-morrow an order of the Council of State of
31 March, recommending to this Committee a report from the Irish
and Scotch Committee about Heriot's Hospital, Edinburgh. [1. 138,
pp. 60-62.]
April 6. 49. Trustees for sale of Delinquents' estates to the Committee
for inspecting the treasuries. On your order of 29 March, we have
issued warrants for 4,0001. (part of the 15,000L gxanted by order of
Parliament of 17 March 1653) to the treasurers for delinquents'
estates, and according to our distribution, some of the surveyors,
clerks, and messengers employed on the service have received as far
as the 4,000Z. would amount to, but the same is now exhausted.
Divers others remain imsatisfied, whose necessities are no less
pressing, and truly the sad complaints of some of them and of their
wives, which are daily and even hourly sounding in our ears,
abundantly demonstrate their necessitous condition, which if not
speedily supplied, We shall (through their continual clamours) be
much disturbed in the discharge of the trust which Parliament
has reposed in us. That we may the better and more cheerfully
perform it, and the bowels of the needy be refreshed, and the spirits
of all who are engaged in this public work be in some measure
composed, we desire you will grant another order to the treasurers
for the remaining part of the said 15,000?., or for such part thereof
as may possibly be dispensed with, in reference to the great affairs
of the commonwealth. [1 page.]
April 7. Council op State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Lord Bradshaw, Mr. Love, Commissioners Lisle and Whitelock,
and Cols. Morley and Fielder to be a Committee on the complaint
of Col. Mayo against Major Gooch, to examine them both, and any
other persons concerned, and report.
2. The above Committee to sit to-morrow morning. Col. Mayo
and Major Gooch to attend.
3. The appointment of a Commander-in-Chief in Scotland to be
considered to-morrow afternoon.
4. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider the paper con-
cerning the islands on the north of Scotland, and what is offered for
their security ; also what may be done to hinder certain meetings in
Edinburgh and other places, which tend to disturb the peaceful
union of England and Scotland, and to report.
5. Mr. Skinner to come to Mr. Thurloe at 10 a.m. to-morrow.
6. A paper to be prepared and brought to Council to-morrow,
demanding of the agent for Hamburg a ship belonging to the
Merchant Adventurers, taken out of the Elbe, within their juris-
diction.
7. Order on information that there arc certain mariners lying con-
cealed in Rochford hundred, Essex, to escape being impressed, that
the Lieutenant of the Tower send down fit persons to impress all such
seamen as are found there.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
9. To write to Vice-Admiral Penn of the intelligence concerning
the coal fleet.
10. The Committee for Prize Goods to send by 7 a.m. to-morrow
a list of the prize ships in their custody, and distinguish which are
condemned and which are not.
11. Col. Fielder and Mr. Scott to repair to the Admiralty Com-
missioners at Chatham, with instructions to consult with them as to
the coUier fleet, and the enemy's fleet under De Witt ; and there-
upon to give order to Vice- Admiral Penn and Rear- Admiral Law-
son to execute such resolutions as they shall take, in order to the
public service.
12. Council to sit to-morrow at 7 a.m. [/. 41, pp. 63-66.]
50. Council of State to the Generals of the fleet. On receipt of
the enclosed from Scarborough, and of letters from Holland that De
Witt is at sea, we have sent two of our members to the Admiralty
Commissioners, who are gone to hasten out the ships, and with
instructions to give orders to the Vice-Admiral and other ships, and
to hasten the fleet at Portsmouth to sea. [-J page^
50. I. Capt. Peter Motham to the Navy CoonTyiissioners. Hear-
ing nothing of De Witt's fleet, I sailed from Tynemouth
with 300 colliers; but on intelligence that there were
19 or 20 sail off Flamborough Head, supposed to be
Flemings or De Witt's fleet, I brought the colliers back
to Scarborough Pier, or under command of the castle,
and advising with the deputy governor of the castle
and the toivn officers, sent out three cobbles and a man-of-
war for intelligence, ivho report '2,0 sail besides the 19.
I have secured the 250 barrels of powder brought by Capt.
Hosier front Newcastle. This place is dangerous in storms.
The masters are refractory, and some steal away in the
night. — 6 April 1653, The Bear, Scarborough Wick.
[1 page.]
April 7.
Navy Office,
Portsmouth.
April 7.
Portsmouth.
51. Navy Commissioners at Portsmouth to the Admiralty Com-
missioners. According to your order of the 5th, we shall return to
London in a few days, but we must fii'st settle some business here.
Some merchant ships gone into the bay have added security
to the Resolution, which rode somewhat naked, and those left by
Capt. Penn are cruising. We hope the rest in harbour will soon
be despatched. [| page.]
52. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty Com-
missioners. We received yours with Council's orders for Vice-Admiral
Penn to sail to some place between Harwich and Yarmouth for pro-
tection of the coal fleet, with the Heartsease and George, which will
be a small addition to his force. It is far easier to design ships than to
get them ready to sail. As for the ships for the southern expedition,
we beg you to note that though we offered to lie on the Irish coast,
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we never intended it until there was a conjunction between the fleet
with Penn and these here. As to our desires about Capt. Bourne,
there is only the Unicorn vacant that he can command.
We enclose a letter from Major-Gen. Deane, which shows that
we shall not have Capt. Proud's company, or it would much dis-
quiet his wife, but we should like him to be asked if he cannot
come. The shortness of fish will augment the discontent of the
seamen. Let the victuallers be spoken with, and money given the
stewards as promised, to make up the want. There should be two
store chests with medicaments and physic put on board the
admiral, with an able surgeon. The Sampson will convoy the ships
for Ireland. [3 pages.]
April 7. 53. Rich. Hutchinson to the Admiralty Committee. The Navy
Gravesend. Commissioners are ordering no tickets for removal to other ships
to be paid at Portsmouth, as the treasury there is only for extra-
ordinaries, not for imprests or wages, at which the Commissioners
there are troubled, and the seamen too ; this is occasioned by their
first giving way to such payments, and the Generals have written
about it. Pray settle how it is to be, or in such confusion I cannot
continue my employment. I beg you to appoint a successor whose
spirit may be better fitted for such employment than mine. I
leave it to you and Parliament to compensate me for what I have
done. This is not sudden discontent. I have long intended it.
P.S. — There are more counterfeit tickets this year than ever. A
woman confessed that their maker was gone for Portsmouth, where
no one understands anything, and tickets are paid without examina-
tion. Musters are also greatly neglected. [1 page.l
April 7. 54. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have been
11 p.m., on board the vice-admiral, and taken an account of the condition of
Margate. ^-^^ squadron, and will send the demand for stores to the Navy
Commissioners ; 700 men are required, and the masters complain
that many are unserviceable and sick. They have about 10 weeks'
victuals. They are at anchor oS the North Foreland, becalmed, and
intend for Sould [Southwold] Bay. The vice and rear-admiral
require some white and blue colours. [1 page.]
April 7. 55. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. I have just
11 p.m., left the vice-admiral and his squadron of 41 ships at anchor ofl: the
Margate. j^Qp^j^ Foreland, bound to Sould Bay, where he will make a con-
junction with the rear-admiral. 1 enclose demands for stores and
for sick and wounded. De Witt with above 40 sail was reported
to be W.N.W. of the Texel last Friday, sailing northward. [1
page.]
April 7. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The deputies renew their request to be heard on the assess-
ments before the number of representatives be ascertained, which
the Committee promises to report to Parliament, and inform the
deputies thereof.
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2. Order that the clerk attend the Commissioners for inspecting
the Revenue, with the order of Parliament to consider how the
allowance to the deputies may be advanced out of the revenue, and
press them to put it into a way of speedy pajnnent.
3. As it is late and Parliament near sitting, the conference with
the deputies adjourned till to-morrow, but they called in and
acquainted with all that has passed at this day's Committee.
4. The deputies inform the Committee that there are several
assemblies in Edinburgh of persons disaffected to the union, tending
to keep off the hearts of the people from it, and they think it their
duty to make this known.
5. Judge Lockhart, one of the deputies, says he has heard of
meetings in other places in Scotland, and of other parties different
from those who meet at Edinburgh, which he thinks may be as
dangerous as those, and therefore moves that they be aU considered
together. [/. 138, pp. 62-64]
April 8. Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs, on the
petition and remonstrance of several Spaniards — claiming tobacco
in the Samson, Salvador, and George, now in the Thames, — that
Thurloe confer with Drs. Walker and Clerke and others, inquire
into the state of their case, and what should be done- thereon, and
report. [/. 133, p. 26.]
April 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Col. Morley to present to Parliament the petition of Richard
Major, Thomas Hudson, Miles Fleetwood, and Mr. Whitelock, for
a lease of the gold and silver mines in Ireland, as being a business of '
public concern.
2. The business of the Marquis of Argyle moved this morning
to be considered this afternoon, with the business of the Commander-
in-Chief for Scotland.
3. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report to Parliament the great danger by
continued intelligence given to the Dutch by the enemies of this
commonwealth, and to request them to provide a speedy remedy
for prevention of such inconveniences as have akeady happened.
4. Copies of the letters from Tynemouth and other places on the
coast, giving intelligence of the fleet, to be sent to the commanders
at Chatham.
5. The remonstrance to the Hambm\g agent about the taking- in
the Elbe of a ship belonging to the English [Merchant] Adventurers'
Company approved, and to be sent him by Fleming.
6. An instruction to be sent to the English Resident at Hamburg
to demand satisfaction from the senate for the said ship.
7. The account returned from the auditors of imprest about Wm.
Pym to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, who are to direct the
navy treasurer to pay the sum due to Pym. [Also Vol. XXXV.,
No. 56.]
8. The Lord General to be recpested to send to the ships in the
river, whereof a list is sent him, 500 land soldiers, 300 out of his
own regiment, and 200 out of Col. Barkstead's. Also to order his
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April 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
officers to confer with the Navy Commissioners ahout boats, &c.
for carrying them down. The officers that conduct them to have
a copy of the list, in order to their distribution to the several ships.
[Also Vol. XXX v., No. 57.]
9. The Navy Commissioners to provide boats, &c. for the carriage
of 500 soldiers to the fleet, giving directions for its management after
conference with the officers, and a list of the ships to be sent them.
With list of 11 ships in the Hope, and 10 between Woolwich and
the Hope, and note of the proportions in which the soldiers are to
be distributed in them. [Also Vol. XXXV., Ms. 58-60.]
10. Order that as the said ships are to go to sea at once, the
captains and commanders repair on board with speed, give constant
attendance, keep their officers and men on board, and use all dili-
gence to get their ships ready for sea ; Mr. Coytmor to see that this
order is executed. [Also Vol. XXX V, No. 61.]
11. To recommend to the Admiralty Commissioners to remove such
commanders of the ships mentioned in a hst now read as neglect
their duty, or are unfit for their charge, and to appoint others in
their room. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 62.]
12. The disposal of the ships designed for the Straits to be con-
sidered on Wednesday.
13. Council to meet to-morrow at 5 p.m., and all members in
town to attend.
14. A license to be granted, at request of M. de Bordeaux, for 2
frigates of Calais to come to Dover, to convoy the 30 horses which
M. de Bordeaux transports to France by license of Parliament, for
the service of the King of France.
15. Order on petition of Helena Marsh for some Dutch prisoner
to be exchanged for her husband, Capt. Step; Marsh, commander of
the Levant Merchant, taken in the late fight with the Dutch in
the Mediterranean, that the Admiralty Committee liberate any
prisoner whom she shall nominate. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 63.]
16. The petition of Lieut.-Gen. David Leslie, prisoner in the Tower,
to be read when the Lord General is present, or Col. Ingoldsby to
speak with him concerning granting him the liberty of the city and
10 miles roimd, with leave to repair to Tunbridge Wells, on good
security.
17. Dr. Walker to certify why Capt. Chas. Saltonstall has not
had his trial as directed, whereupon Council will consider his
petition.
20. Thos. Lindsey, minister, to have liberty to return to his own
country (Scotland), rendering himself on arrival to the Commander-
in-Chief there, and engaging to do nothing prejudicial.
21. The petition of Thos. Warren, Thos. Wood, and Hen. Dunster
for protection for 16 seamen, to be considered this day week.
22. Phil. Allen, Phil. Francis (?), and Geo. Day to prove in the
Admiralty their losses sustained by the Portuguese.
26. The despatch to Vice-Admiral Perm to be sent to Southwold
Bay by one messenger, and to Yarmouth by another, with instructions
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to inquire for the fleet on the coast as they ride ; and also by a
ketch down the river, and so coasting it till he overtakes the fleet.
[/. 41, pp. 66-73.]
April 8. 64. Council of State to the Generals of the fleet. Last night
Whitehall. vTC sent you the intelligence we had received concerning the coUier
fleet, and what direction we had given thereupon. Since then, Sir
Hen. Vane, and the gentlemen sent from Council to Gravesend, have
returned, and acquainted us with the orders sent by them to the
Vice-Admiral, in pursuance of the instructions given by us.
We also received letters from the Vice-Admiral and Capt. Motham,
and have given the Vice-Admiral some directions, of which you will
also receive copies herewith, and have despatched a messenger to
Capt. Motham to give him notice hereof You are to use all pos-
sible means to bring that part of the fleet with you to sea, to
answer all emergencies. [Copy, f page.]
April 8. 65. Council of State to Capt. Motham. We received yours from
Scarborough, signifying your being with the coUier fleet there, and
thereupon sent the enclosed orders to Vice-Admiral Penn. You are
therefore to correspond with him in his coming to you, that he
may know your condition, and meantime take the best care you
can for the security of yourself and the fleet. [Copy, | page.]
April 8. 66. Robt. Woodward to the Navy Commissioners. A fleet of 20 sail
The Bear, Scar- has been Seen ofl" Flamborough Head, ships of great force, some having
borough Road. ^^^ ^^ ^jjj,gg ^-g^g ^f ordnance, and supposed to be De Witt's ; the
colliers under convoy were ordered into Scarborough, and the
Governor has planted guns on the pier-head, and six more south-
ward for protection. Yesterday morning they tried to come up
with us, but came not within shot, the wind being off'-shore, but
anchored ofl" our gauge. We sent out cobbles for discovery, fearing
their boats and fire-ships. This morning they stood in again, the
Admiral with a blue ancient, and the next with an orange. When
within shot, he fired a broadside, as did the rest of the fleet, and
firing was kept up by them and us for two hours, and then they
drove ofl" to sea, but we received no loss ; they are still waiting for
our coming out. We are in a dangerous place if the wind come out
from the sea. Our Adndral intends to remain in until further
assistance arrives. [1-|- pages.]
April 8. 67. Capt. Peter Motham and Hen. Southwood to Robt. Blaek-
The Violet, bome. To like effect. The Governor, bailiff's, and others have been
Scarborough ^^^ officious. The enemy are now four leagues E.S.E. We should
^"^ ' have been in great hazard if the wind had not been oflT-shore. We
have had no rest day or night since we came into the road. [1 page.]
April 8. 68. Capt. Peter Motham to the Admiralty Committee. To similar
The Bear, Scar- eflfect. The enemy are now five miles off". We have not seen again
borough Koad. ^.^^ £5 sail named in our last. [1 page.]
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April 8. 69. Major N. Bourne to Eobt. Blackborne. I left the Vice-
2 p.m., Admiral at anchor off the North Foreland with his squadron,
^'^ ' whence he intends for Sould Bay. I am hastening to Gravesend,
but am delayed through illness. I have sent the packets to the
Vice-Admiral, and an account of my proceedings, and the condition
of the squadron to the Navy Commissioners, [f page.']
April 8. 70. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Commissioners,
Navy Office. Gravesend. We will hasten down the colours and other things
demanded by you and Major Bourne, and will freight a ship to
attend the fleet with them. [1 page^
April 8. 71. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monk to Capt. Edw. Blagg of
the Marmaduke. "We understand there are several ships in St. Malo
laden with cloth and other commodities, bound for this place, and
other ports to the westward, but they dare not venture out for fear
of being surprised by the enemies ; you are therefore, in company
with Capt. Wm. Pile of the Ann and Joyce, whom we have
appointed to follow your orders, to sail to Gape Frehel, or as near
to the poi-t of St. Malo as you can; and when there, to send a
messenger overland or otherwise, to give notice to all the English
ships in that port that you are come to be their convoy for England,
and that so many of them as are -or can be ready in 24 hours after
notice given them are to repair to you, and then you are to set sail
for England, and see the ships or other vessels under your convoy
to their respective ports, not being further westward than Dartmouth,
nor eastward of this place [Portsmouth] ; and when done, you are
to hasten hither for further orders. {Copy, J page.]
April 8. 72. Like warrant, mutatis mutandis, to Capt. Wm. Pile. [Copy,
^ page-]
April 8. Committee to confer with Scotch Deputies. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. On conference concerning commissions of judicatories in
Scotland, the deputies move that Scotland may be ruled according
to its own laws, until a known law be established for governing
Scotland and England united into one commonwealth.
2. They press that their former court or college of sessions, con-
sisting of a president and 14 ordinary judges, may be revived, and
"that the commissions for administration of justice may not be left
to men's private judgments, by the generals of equity and good
conscience."
3. That the said court may regulate the fees of that and all
inferior courts.
4. That the records and registries of Scotland may be returned
to Scotland.
5. They beg that they may be advised with before any judges are
established in any court in Scotland, and that the Act of the Parlia-
ment of Scotland made in the late King's reign, whereby he was to
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appoint no judges in Scotland but by advice of the Parliament of
Scotland, may be consulted.
6. They offer to debate on the rest of the judicatories of Scotland,
when the Committee shall appoint.
7. The debate adjourned till Friday, and the deputies withdrew;*
[I. 133, pp. 64, 65.]
73. Thos. Bulstrode and three others to the Commissioners for
Excise. We have contracted with Thos. Calverd and Joseph
Eidgeway for the farm of the excise in cos. Cambridge and Hunts
for half a year, commencing 25 March next, at the rent of 3,000?.,
and conceive the same to be a considerable advance. Noted, as
agreed. [^ page.]
74. Thos. Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Commissioners.
Samuel Selwood and Earth. Helby, two of the present farmers for
CO. Essex, having given in a proposal for the excise for half a year,
commencing 25 March last, at the rent of 3,405L, and John Fenning
and others, on behalf of the county, having bid 3,0001. only, from
which also they have receded, we have accepted the former offer,
and desire your allowance. Noted as agreed. [| page..}
75. Thos. Bulstrode and three others to the Excise Committee
Thos. Mauiice and Wm. Dodson, recommended by the county of
Norfolk, have presented proposals for the farm of the excise in the city
of Norwich and in Norfolk, with the hundred of Lovingland and the
suburbs of Thetford, co. Suffolk, for a quarter of a year, commencing
June 24 next (at which time the present farm expires), at 2,000Z.,
which, though it be less than was given for the former year, yet
considering the decay of trade in those parts, occasioned by the war
vidth Holland, with the loss already sustained by the former farmers
upon that account, we have thought fit to accept, and have con-
tracted with them accordingly, and transmit it to you for allowance.
Noted as agreed. [J p(^g6-}
April 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Thurloe to peruse the Council books, to see whether on
Feb. 23, 1653 a warrant was granted to Eich. Fitzgerald for trans-
porting hides.
2. The petition of several merchants, owners, and undertakers for
transport of Irish soldiers to Spain, refen-ed to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs.
5. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Portugal Ambassador
at his house on Monday, at 10 a.m. Fleming to give him notice.
[1.41,^.74.]
April 9. 76. Generals Eich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
Portsmouth. Commissioners. We received yours of the 6th with the letter from
Capt. Clarke, Cornet Castle ; there are stories enough of that nature.
April 8.
Excise Office,
London.
* The journal of this Committee, -which fills only half the book, terminates here. — Ed.
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We before intended to fetch those vessels from St. Malo, and have
appointed the Marmaduke and Ann Joyce for that service.
You write us that you have left the payment of tickets to the dis-
cretion of the Navy Commissioners here, yet they consider that year
orders wholly restrain them, and the treasurer's agent here says he
has orders from the treasurer not to pay seamen's tickets. We wish
you would be clear as to what you intend. We desire that 600 other
soldiers may be appointed to supply the fleet, if Col. Ingoldsby's have
gone on board Vice-Admiral Penn's fleet ; we shall be ready to take
them as fast as they can be sent. We hear nothing of the seamen
from the west, and although we have taken from three to six men
out of each ship, the Resolution has not 120. We received yesterday
the Council of State's letter that De Witt is out, and are setting out
the fleet with all speed.
P.S. — We are importuned for the release of Capt. Seaman and
other officers, who are prisoners in the Straits, and whose ship was
honourably lost. Let some course be taken for their release, which
would encourage others to risk their lives and liberty for the service.
[2 pages.]
April 9. 77. Major Jer. Tolhurst to the Admiralty Committee. I hear
South Shields, that the 400 ships that sailed from hence to Sunderland have put
""^th Ca^ti ^'^*° Scarborough, on account of 19 sail of the enemy being near them,
' if not engaged with them ; they probably have a greater strength
near. There are still above 160 sail here ready laden, and I hope
they will not be permitted to sail until a sufiicient convoy is sent.
Capt. Wyers is also here with 17 sail bound for Scotland, but dares
not sail until he has more assistance, as there are 13 sail of the
enemy waiting for him. Capt. Hosier has put his powder into
Scarborough Castle. [1 page.]
April 9. 78. Isaac Birkenhead to Thos. Scott. Observing the scarcity of
seamen, I acquaint you that at every herring fishing in the Isle of
Man which happens once every summer, the natives employ 400
boats, with from five to seA'en men in each, all made seamen, and if
order was granted to press one man out of each boat, the State might
be furnished with 400 seamen. If a fit person were commissioned
thereto, 700 more might be had from Chester, Liverpool, Wayere, and
along the coasts of Lancashire and Cumberland, in seven weeks.
Pray remember the Jesuit's warrant. [1 page.]
April 9. 79. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Admiralty Committee. I
Midnight, received yours and the Council of State's orders to hasten with the
's\eBa.^^' ^®®* ^ Scarborough Bay, for securing the fieet of colhers, and wiU
^^' take them to their ports. I have received the soldiers from Dover.
The scouts have not returned from sea, and the Rear-Admiral has
not arrived, but I shall not wait for him, and wiU send account of
proceedings. [1 page.]
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April 10. 80. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Admiralty Committee. In
10 a.m., pursuance of yours and the Council of State's order, by break of day we
'so^e'Ba'v^' S^^ under sail, and met the Rear- Admiral with the Greyhound, three
fire-ships, and two victuallers, but could not see them last night, it
being hazy. The Heartsease has not arrived or been seen. I have
written the bailiffs of Aldborough to give her or any other ship
notice of our motion northwards. [| page.]
April 11. Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. Mr. Strickland to represent to Council that Viscount Lisle
informed this Committee that he judged Benj. Worseley, secretary to
the Commissioners for Ireland, fit to be secretary to his embassy in
Sweden, and wrote him to come over, which, with the Commissioners'
leave, he has done. Lisle desires Council's approval of him, and
their letter to Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood and the Commissioners in Ire-
land, signifying that he is employed in the public service, and
requesting that his absence may not prejudice his concerns in
Ireland.
3. The petition of Rich. Nescombe, John White, and others referred
to Dr. Walker, to certify whether there be good ground for a demand.
[/. 133, pp. 28, 29.]
[April ll.j 81. Petition of Serjt. Taylor and several other soldiers of Col.
Ingoldsby's regiment to the Council of State, for relief Have been
in the regiment many years, and on 12th Feb. last, were sent on
board the Prosperous, by order of General Blake ; the ship was
taken by the Dutch in the late fight, and petitioners, being mostly
wounded, were taken prisoners, stripped to their shirts, and carried
to Holland, and had no allowance to subsist upon, or to transport
themselves back to England ; and] since their arrival here have had
no compensation either for their services or sufferings. [1 page.]
April 11. 82. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ page.
Also I. 41, 23. 80.]
April 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings^
1. Order that Alexander, Earl of Kellie, have the liberty of London,
and 10 miles about, on security in 5,000?. and two sureties 2,500?,
each to render himself within 24 hours' notice, and to do nothing
prejudicial. The Lieutenant of the Tower to take the security.
2. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to hasten their report in
reference to the Resident of Hamburg, and to make it on Wednesday.
3. To write to the bailiffs of Scarborough and their brethren,
thanking them for their readiness in securing the collier fleet lately
put in there.
4. To write to Lieut.-Col. Edw. Salmon, and desire him to take
a view of the road, and see whether a platform may be erected for
its defence ; and if so, to send an estimate of the cost, and the
number of guns necessary.
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5. To stop the disgarrisoning of Stafford until further order.
6. To write to the Mayor and magistrates of Stafford to stop the
persons employed in disgarrisoning the town, by order of Council,
and to secure the records in the store house, the usual place for that
purpose, till further order.
7. The Irish and Scotch Committee to look back in their pro-
ceedings for the disgarrisoning of Stafford, and give an account on
Thursday of the business, and to whom it was entrusted.
8. Lord Chief Justices Rolle and St. John, the Lord General, Lord
Bradshaw, Mr. Say, Mr. Love, the Attorney-General, and Sir Henry
Vane to be a Committee to consider the paper and printed book
sent to the Lord General from Scotland, and report.
9. The Attorney-General to speak with Major Hurst concerning
the information given to Col. Morley, and if it be anything consider-
able, to acquaint Council therewith.
10. Aid. Allein and Mr. Love to confer with the Committee for
Whitehall how the inconvenience arising from the commonness of
the keys may be prevented, and report expedients. Also to confer
concerning altering the portal in the Council Chamber.
11. To write to Vice -Admiral Penn to consider if he can give
convoy to the rest of the collier fleet at Newcastle and Sunderland,
and if so to give orders accordingly.
12. To write to the Mayor of Newcastle to thank him for his care
of the collier fleet, and to acquaint him Avith the orders given to
Vice-Admiral Penn concerning convoying the remaining ships.
13. The business of Scotland to be considered first thing next
Wednesnay afternoon, and the business of the Isle of Man next.
14. Geo. Mowle, prisoner in Chelsea College, to be discharged, on
producing a certificate under the hand and seal of any two justices of
the peace at Westminster, of taking the engagement to Mr. Thurloe.
15. To write to the Generals of the fleet noticing theirs of the
9th instant, and desiring them to send an account of the ships at
Portsmouth appointed for the summer guard, and when they will be
ready respectively ; to acquaint them with the intelligence of the
forwardness of the enemy in Holland, and to desire them not to be
backward.
16. John Davis to be discharged from further attendance in the
matter lately brought against him. {Also Vol. XXXV., No. 83.]
17. To write to the sheriff of Carmarthen to set at liberty Charles
Floyd, to come to London in order to his going beyond seas, accord-
ing to the Act of Parliament banishing all priests and Jesuits, and
that he appear before Council within 14 days after his release. A
warrant to that purpose to be sent down to the sheriff.
18. The petition of Col. Wm. Bourke referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee. [/. 41, 'pp. 75-80.]
April 11. 84. Generals Eich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
Portsmouth. Committee. The seamen are discontented about their tickets,
merchantmen declare they cannot proceed without their imprest
5. s
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money, having run into debt by fitting out, and we are continually
pressed by the Council of State to hasten them out, and it is thought
our fault that we are not already at sea. It is not for us to dispute
whether tickets should be paid here, as you know best, but unless
some step be taken, affairs here wiU suffer, and our burden will be
too great for us to bear.
If Penn has gone northward, it will be advantageous if the Navy
Commissioners stay here another week. If we have obstructions
now, it wiU be worse when there is not a quorum here.
The Commissioners say the victuallers cannot comply with you in
this port, either as to quantity or time. One of them should be sent
down here. There is no money for the mariners in lieu of fish,
which breeds discontent, and it will be well to speak to the
victuallers about it. Have you spoken to Capt. Proud, and what do
you intend to do about Capt. Bourne ? [If pages.]
85. Robt. Harmer and Jno. Arnot, bailiffs, to the Admiralty Com-
mittee. As ordered in yours of the 9th, we gave Roger Read notice
of the fleet under Vice-Admiral Penn, which was in sight bound
northward, and sent him in a ferry boat aboard of a galley bound
to the fleet. The collier fleet was safe at Scarborough last Friday,
and the same dayDe Witt, with 18 sail and two hoys, came into
that bay, with the flags of Admiral and Vice and Rear- Admiral, which
caused the small colliers to get into the pier, the bigger ships as near
the shore as they could, and the nine men-of-war beyond them.
The enemy came in as near as they dared, and fired upon them, and
then stood E.S.E., and are supposed to be still in the offing and
waiting for the fieet. The colliers dare not stir until further
assistance comes.
P.S. — David King came from the coal fleet last night, and says
they are all safe, but dare not come out. [| page.1
86. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Commissioners. I went
on board several ships on my way down, and found them very much
out of order, through the want of officers, men, guns, and stores. I
have been to Tilbury Hope and disposed of the 100 soldiers sent
down to-day. The Hamburg Merchant is there, and wants a
commander and stores. This business is so fuU of rubs and knots
that I have my head and hands full. [1 page.]
87. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. The Ham-
burg Merchant wants . powder, and other ships require hammocks.
The soldiers also require rugs. I will look for men in the merchant
ships coming up, and only leave sufficient to work them up, although
it is robbing Peter to pay Paul. [1 ^sat/e.]
88. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Commissioners. I am
going again to the Hope, and then to the Lee Road, but business is
much obstructed by the neglect of the owners of the merchant ships
injsupplying petty stores ; the taking up of the seamen from ships,
and disposing of them to others, much disquiets them, but I am deaf
to all such complaints. Many commanders want their commissions.
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What has been resolved respecting lieutenants and masters ? Several
are wanting, and some on board have no warrants ; the 400 men sent
before I came down are unequally placed. I was forced by hard
wind to put the 100 soldiers that came yesterday on board two ships,
and they want beds or rugs.
The ships that came as convoy with the prizes are stripped of their
men, as are the prizes, but I have ordered sufficient to be left on the
men-of-war to bring them up the river to be discharged, or they
would be a charge. [1 page.]
April 13. Committee for Teade and Foreign Affairs. Day's Pro-
ceedings.
1. The commission now read for Mr. Rigby to be presented to
Council.
3. Order on the petition of several merchants, owners, and under-
takers for transport of Irish soldiers to Spain, complaining of injuries
received in Spain, that Thurloe take care that it be considered when
there shall be opportunity.
4. Order that Jas. Gayer, merchant of Weymouth, owner of the
Joan of Weymouth, and John Levering and Lawrence Wheeler, of
Dartmouth, owners of the Adventure of Dartmouth, prove the cases
laid down in their petition in the Admiralty Court, that they may
be ripe for consideration.
5. Order on the petition of John Browne that he be left to justice
in the Admiralty Court.
6. To signify to the Admiralty Judges that notwithstanding the
proceedings in Council relating to Capt. Ware, they are to proceed in
the case in their court between him and Simon de Caseres, and the
Serjeant-at-arms is to be called upon for a return of the warrant for
Ware's apprehension.
8. Thurloe to look over the petition of Major Thos. Salmon, and
the Navigation Act, and the orders made thereon, and report to
this .Committee.
9, 12. Dr. Walker and Mr. Corbett to attend on Friday next.
[/. 133, pp. 29-32.]
April 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Louis Parent referred to the Admiralty Com-
mittee, who ^re to examine this and other business depending
before them, and report Avith speed.
2. The petition of Eob. White for a privateer's commission to be
considered this day fortnight.
4. The Commissioners appointed for M. de Bordeaux to meet him
at his desire on Friday at 9 a.m. in the usual place, Fleming to
give him notice'.
5. A copy of Vice- Admiral Penn's letter of the 11th, from Win-
terton, to be sent to the Generals of the fleet, to use as they think
fit.
6. The report in Sir Jas. Harrington's hands about the Mint to
be made on Thursday.
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7. The Admiralty Commissioners to discharge the ships John,
CuUen, Charles, and six others from the service. [Also Vol. XXXV.,
No. 89.]
8, 9. Cornelis Arian de Crookes, captain of the Ostrich and Vice-
Admiral of the Dutch fleet, taken in the last fight, to be sent to the
Fleet prison, and the keeper to have a warrant ; 10s. a week to be
allowed him, to be paid by the Commissioners of Dutch Prizes.
10. The Admiralty Commissioners to see the ships appointed for
the Straits victualled as if they were to be employed here in the
fleet. [Also Vol. XXXV., No. 90.]
11. The Admiralty Commissioners to employ the two Scots men-
tioned by Col. Thompson, or if they see reason to commit them, to
report it. [Also Vol. XXXV, No. 91.]
12. The petition of George Serle, jun., and Co., referred to the
Committee for Foreign Affairs.
13. The paper sent in by the Swedish commissary referred to the
said Committee, who are to consider of it on Friday morning, and
report in the afternoon.
14. Sir Art. Hesilrigge and Sir Wm. Brereton to go from Council
to Lord Fairfax, and acquaint him with the representation made
of the present condition of the Isle of Man, in the papers to be given
them, and having conferred with him thereon, to report this day
week.
15. The Commissioners appointed to treat with the French agent
to meet the Swedish public minister on Friday at 4 p.m. at White-
hall, Fleming giving him notice. [/. 41, pp. 81-84.]
92. Major N. Bourne to Robt. Blackborne. I am almost jaded
with my employment, having a crew that will neither lead or drive.
The officers of most of the ships are absent, or I would do my best
to form them into a better model, but when on board the London
in Lee Road, I will do my best. I shall not give offence, neither am I
ambitious of a shadowy honour, but something by way of distinction
aboard would give some countenance and quicken the work. I ask
it for the sake of the service, for I am past such toys as to be tickled
with a feather. [1 page^
93. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have been
on board the London in the Lee Road yesterday, and took account of
her and seven others there, who are all two-third parts manned, and
those in Tilbury Hope about the same, but some want commanders.
I met last night 50 men from London chiefly belonging to these
ships, but I disposed of them where most needed. I shall try to
draw the ships together to Lee Road, and as I expect to meet with
the coal fleet daily, I will man them out of that. Pray send me
a list of the lieutenants appointed. I have desired Capt. Wildey to
go up the river and hasten down the other ships, and then I hope
to bring my work to an end. A person of authority is required at
Lee, or they will not dream of going to sea I know not when.
[1 page.]
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94. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. I want the
list of the officers appointed to the 40 merchant ships, also some
hammocks and some money for sick men ; half of it should be laid
out in necessaries for them, and the other half given to some trusty
person in the fleet, to be issued as required, as it wiU be dangerous
to trust it with clerks of the check oi stewards, unless known.
Details of ships, — " Pray hasten down all officers that belong to this
indigested body," also guns and stores from the Tower. I am
going to Lee Road, and wish all the other ships were down, that I
might hasten my business. Pray acquaint my wife that I am well.
[1 page.]
95. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have been
to the Hope and send account of the ships. John Driver, lieutenant
of the Hamburg Merchant, has taken much pains in fitting
her out, but if he is not to be continued, I recommend John Rose
who served with me last year as master's mate. A man from New-
castle reports that 18 Dutch men-of-war stood in towards the collier
fleet at Scarborough last Friday, and fired 20 guns and then sailed
E.S.E., and have not been seen since. The man saw our fleet at the
back of Yarmouth sands last Monday, steering northward, the wind
being W.N.W.
Many of the men on board the ships are very unserviceable,
housekeepers and landsmen, never at sea before, and merely a burden
to the service ; I think such should be dismissed.
The owners of the merchant ships are so backward in supplying
their ships with stores that it perplexes the new commanders, and
obstructs the service. I have sent the demands of several officers to
the Navy Commissioners. I am going to Lee Road to-morrow, and
shall do my best to compose afiairs there. [1 page.]
96. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. Being stayed
by the wind, I send an account of ships in the Hope, also the
demands of several of the officers. Several surgeons and other
officers are wanted, also Geo. Dennis, commander of the Dragoneer,
who lives at Horsey down. The soldiers much complain for want
of hammocks, which may be sent to the captain of the London,
who would distribute them. I will go to Lee Road to-morrow to
complete these ships, and hope to meet the collier fleet which was at
Scarborough last Friday, and the Dutch fleet of 18 sail within shot
of them. [1 page.]
97. Nath. Bacon to Sir H. Vane, junr. I have observed since I
came down here that many of the seamen who are inhabitants of
the town hereabouts take to the plough and spade, to avoid
coming into sea service, and to escape the impress ; the commis-
sions that have come down do not enable those who have power
in the countiy, and so a great number of seamen escape, and
the country people complain that their work is taken from them.
The Londoners come thus far to buy coals by the way from
Newcastle, and so forestall this town. This may enhance the price
in London, and burden the poor there. [1 page.]
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April 13. 98. Capt. Jno. Hosier to the Admiralty Committee. Capt. Mot-
The Magdalen, i^am has written you that on account of the straitness, both by
nms y °^ • the enemy and the shore, it was thought best for security of the
powder to land 230 barrels, and place it in the custody of the lieu-
tenant of the castle and bailiff of the town (Scarborough) ; I enclose
their receipt. I have kept 20 barrels on board, and furnished
several masters of Ipswich, and two barrels to David BeUford
of lijrm, for some guns he has planted on shore, for the better
security of the fleet. I intended to take in the powder, but was
prevented by weather. We were forced out to sea by weather on
the 11th, and next day part of the collier fleet put in here, and
part went on. Shall I return and take out the powder, or come
home, as my time ends to-morrow ? If I return, others should join
me in respect of the charge and danger. [1 page. With short-
hand order of reply.]
April 13. 99. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
Portsmouth. Committee. We are glad to hear you have put things in such good
posture. The Rainbow and Triumph are out, and the Victory's
mainmast will be fitted to-morrow. The commanders here cannot
get seamen enough. We wish the victualling ships had arrived, or
we may be lamed in that particular. The Commissioners leave us
to-morrow, as your necessity is so great. Two provision ships with
a convoy came into the road this evening. The Kent and Sussex
have returned from a cruise in the Channel, having both spent their
foretopmasts. [1 page.]
April 13. 100. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis-
sioners, at request of the Generals of the fleet, order chests of
medicaments and surgery to be put aboard the admiral, as a
magazine for the whole fleet, according to an invoice from Dr.
Whistler, value not to exceed 601. [| page.]
April 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. The Committee for the Portuguese Ambassador to meet him to-
morrow at 5 p.m. Fleming to give him notice.
6. Order on petition of Capt. Ralph Nicolls, that Council can give
no direction in the matter.
8. Lieut. John Mackenzie, prisoner in Chelsea College, to be set
at liberty, on security to the Marshall General to act nothing pre-
judicial to the State, and to appear upon summons.
9. Geo. Freebairne, Scotchman, to be dismissed from imprisonment,
he engaging to give himself up again when required.
10. The report from the Admiralty Committee in the case of
Peter Biglestone re-committed to them, to examine to what captains
be delivered the wheat as alleged, and whether it was used for the
service, and to report.
II. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee, concerning
25,000Z. to be furnished for Council's contingencies, re-committed to
them, to confer with the AdmiraltyCommittee, and the Public Treasury
Commissioners, and to see Mr. Jackson's account of moneys received
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April 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
weekly, in order to be satisfied of the amount growing which may be
applied thereto, and to report.
12. The Lord General to be desired to give a commission to
Major-Gen. Lambert, to command in Scotland under his Lordship for
six months.
13. To write to Capt. Drue, commander of the Lucy, now at
Liverpool, to convoy vessels laden with provisions for the fleet to
the ports whither they are assigned. [/. 41, pp. 48-87.]
April 14. 101. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I will deliver
Jt a.m. the commissions to the respective captains. I am going to Lee
ravesen . j^Qa^(j^ q^^^ y^n gg^^j 3^^ account of the ships there, and do my best
to forward the service. I cannot get intelligence, not having one
ketch. I shall order some of the nimblest vessels and the best
fitted to fall down lower upon your intelligence, but I think those
18 [Dutch] sail have got home. I have directed your messenger to
hasten the ships down on his way home. I could serve better if I
had the present command of these ships, till they come to a better
hand. [1 page.]
April 14. 102. Major N.Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I hear the
1 p.m. fleet of colliers from Scarborough are near Orfordness, and expect
chant' foS miles ^^^^ "P ^^^^ ^^^^> ^^^ cannot hear anything of the Vice-Admiral's
off Lee Road, fleet. Instruct Capt. Wildey and others to look out and take what
ships escape us, the wind being fresh at N.N.E. [1 page.]
April 14. 103. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. At 2 p.m.
5 p.m. the whole fleet from Newcastle were within two lleagues from here ;
Lee Road"' °^ ™y arrival, I ordered the Merchants' Adventure and the
Industry to meet them, and take out as many men as they could
for the fleet ; when they came up, some being very angry and
impatient of delay, I caused most of them to come to anchor, to have
a full search of them ; but I was forced to spend 40 or 50 shot, and
strike some of their sails before I could make them stay, and we are
now digging for them where they have burrowed themselves. There
are only 80 ships, and I pass by the smaller ones, that the ships above
us, who have orders to stop them, may have some work ; 140 have
put into the Humber, but the wind will bring them to-morrow. I
am armed against all complaints and clamours, the necessity of
aflfairs calling for it. The convoy is behind with the other fleets.
[1 page.]
April 14. 104. Wm. Greenwood, clerk of the check, to the Committee for
Yarmouth. Navy and Customs. Capt. Cracknell and Capt. Koberts have sailed
with a fleet to the northward ; yesterday a fleet of colliers arrived,
with 10 men-of-war to convoy them and others to Scarborough, but
discovering 18 Holland men-of-war and two galliots, thought it safest
to put in here ; the 10 men-of-war are said to be now in the Humber.
[i page.]
April 14. 105. J. Cruso, deputy clerk of the check, to the Committee for
Yarmouth. Navy and Customs. The remaining part of the colliers and men-
of-war have safely arrived in this road. [^ page.]
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April 15. Order in the Committee for Trade and Foreign Affairs, to move
Council that the 3,000Z. to be paid beyond seas to Viscount Lisle
may be ascertained in point of credit, and that the providing of
shipping, and what else relates to his despatch be quickened.
[/. 133, p. 83.]
April 15. 106. Petition of Eich. Gwyn, Thos. Allen, and Thos. Keatly,
prisoners ia Newgate, to the Council of State, for discharge. Acknow-
ledge their imprisonment to be just, for running into their dis-
pleasure, and for the future will submit to the present Government.
Pray for mercy in consideration of their and their families' starving
condition, and will then lay down their lives in the service, and give
security therefor. With reference thereon to the Admiralty Com-
mittee. [1 page.]
April 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on the petition of Thos. Dethick, that Council can give
no direction, but leaves him to his course at law.
la. The petition of merchants trading for France referred to the
Admiralty Committee, to report.
2. Sir James Harrington and Sir Henry MUdmay to be a Com-
mittee to consider the petition of Aquila Wykes, keeper of the Gate-
house prison, for satisfaction for the maintenance of certain prisoners
committed by order of Council, to examine his accounts, and report.
3. The paper this day received from the Swedish agent to be
considered on Monday.
4. The Irish and Scotch Committee to examine the receipts of the
fee-farm rents, or the sale of them at Drury House, to see if some
of the money may not be applied to the use of Council's con-
tingencies, and report.
5. Sir Hen. Mildmay to present to Parliament the draft of the
letter prepared for the city of Emden.
6. Order on petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common
Council of the borough of Lynn, — desiring that the Blockhouse there
at Douce Hills be not demolished, — that direction be given to let it
remain as it is till further order ; and to write to Col. Wauton that
he send his opinion to Council thereon.
7. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider of executing the
order of Parliament for dismantling Bristol Castle, and to confer
with the Lord General and Mr. Aldworth, and report.
8. Sir James Harrington to present to Parliament the proposition
by Peter Blondeau on the one part, and of the moneyers of the Mint on
the other, concerning coining money a different way, in order to secure
the coin from being counterfeited or clipped. [Also Vol XXXV.,
No. 107.]
9. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the Dutch prisoners
lately taken and disabled from service be sent home, and to give
order for a vessel to be prepared to convey them to Holland. Also
that such captains as are prisoners be speedily sent to London.
[Aho Vol. XXXV., No. 108.]
10. Fifty of the Dutch prisoners at Southampton to be removed
to Marlborough, and 50 more to Devizes.
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April 15.
April 15.
Whitehall.
April 15.
Plymouth.
April 15.
Plymouth.
April 15.
Plymouth.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
11. The Ordnance Committee to meet to-morrow, and to take care
that the powder mills do not stand still for want of saltpetre, powder
being so much wanted.
12. To write to the Sheriff of Somersetshire that Wm. Balthazar,
a notorious pirate, has been taken, and is at present in the county
gaol, and to desire him to take special care for his safe keeping.
13. To write to the Governor of Tynemouth Castle to take Robt.
Cutforth's bond to appear before Council at a certain time, and to send
to Council the examinations concerning his miscarriage, taken upon
oath before the Mayor of Newcastle or some other justice of the peace.
14. Geo. Ogleby, Patrick Douglas, and Abr. Wikchard, lately taken
prisoners among the Dutch, to be discharged, on taking the engage-
ment, and passing parole never to engage against the commonwealth.
[7. 41, pp. 87-90.]
109. Council of State to Thos. Skelton, Minehead. Thanks for
your good service in apprehending and taking the examination of
Capt. Wm. Balthazar, a pirate, which we shall further notice as oppor-
timity shall offer. Send up the bill of exchange, letters of advice,
and other writings found upon him, and his further examination.
A speedy course will be taken to bring him to trial, and we have
written the sheriff to keep him in safe custody. [| page.~\
110. Rich. Mill to the Admiralty Committee. I summoned two
hundreds in Cornwall and one in Devon, and found the Mayor of
Plymouth very willing to assist, but the justices were quite the
opposite ; only Col. Rouse sat with me one day. I hope you will let
the justices of, Cornwall know that you are sensible of their neglect,
which much hindered the appearance of men, and obliged me to
attend 14 constables, and ti-avel 10 miles further. Either give me
full power to act of myself, or call me back again. I expect 100 men
on Monday and Tuesday at Plymouth. [| page.']
111. Capt. Hen. Hatsell to the Navy Commissioners. In my last
I told you we hoped to procure seamen and fishermen, and asked you
to order the Generals at sea to send some ships to take in the seamen
impressed, or the charge will be very great in diet. Mr. Mill gives
them tickets to come to me, and if I give them conduct money to
Portsmouth, half of them will be lost. If you hear of no shipping
coming westward, pray entreat it from them. Terne and Odwey
are impressing 100 men about Fowey that had been in privateers,
and noy,r lie idle. [1^ pages.]
112. H. Terne and Ai-th. Odwey to the Navy Commissioners. We
have used our best endeavours for impressing mariners in Devon,
but they have not exceeded 200 ; we hope most of them have arrived
at Portsmouth. The seaport towns have been drained by preceding
presses, and many absented themselves and failed to appear according
to warrant. The remissness of the constables not a little prejudices
the business ; instead of executing the warrants, they give seamen
notice to escape. The justices say they cannot remedy this, unless
Parliament gave them power to take oaths and punish neglect. We
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April 16.
Portsmouth.
April 16.
Portsmouth.
April 16.
found our orders for impressing mariners under the new Act with
Capt. Hatsell at Plymouth, and will put them in execution on the
north side of Devonshire, about Bideford, Appledore, and ' Combe,
where he assures us there are many seamen. [If fages^
113. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
Committee. We have sent up Capt. Jno. Taylor, and hope you will
think of him for the command of a ship, and enable him to regain
his lost reputation. [| page^
114. Gens. De^ne and Monck to the Admiralty Committee. The
Navy Commissioners left for London yesterday. We send a letter
to the Commander-in-Chief of the Dutch forces in the Straits, for
release of English prisoners, which is to be sent to Leghorn. Capts.
Bourne and Taylor will attend you next week, also young Capt.
Haddock for the command of one of the merchantmen, he having
distinguished himself in the last engagement with the Dutch, and
formerly served as captain. We wiU obey your orders about the
ships for the Straits. We want an order to the Navj^ Commissioners
to aUow the mariners half fish and half money. As they have often
been told of this, if they do not supply it, we hope oifence will not be
taken if we order beef instead. We enclose the state of the fleet,
and a petition of the masters of the Dutch merchant ships, which
we have had translated. [2 pages^
115. Petition of William Coxon to the Admiralty Committee, for a
command in a ship or frigate, having done faithful service in rescuing
the Marmaduke from Prince Rupert's fleet. [1 page.^ Annexing,
115. I. Certificate of Wm,. Greenehill and three others, that petitioner
served seven years as mate with Andrew Rand and in
other ships, and is fit for a master or commander's place.
—16 April 165,3. [i page.} , '
April 16. 116. Petition of Hen. Hehneraw, Rich. Lewin, and Isaac Selby,
fellmongers, to the Council for Trade, for leave to produce some
wool-growers and clothiers to certify the necessity of the trade of
fellmongers, and for aid in redress of abuses by unskilful and dishonest
dealers. The said Council having made an order upon the petition
of some clothiers of the new drapery in Essex against engi-ossing
wools and other offences, as there is notice given to petitioners and
others to attend this 16 April, they state that they always wished
for a reformation of the abuses therein, that their trade is of ancient
standing, and that they have served their time therein, and it has
been customary for fellmongers to deal in sheepskins and wools, time
out of mind, as they can prove if allowed. [1 page.^
April 16. 117. Order by the Treasury Commissioners that Sir John WoUas-
ton, and the Treasurers for sale of the Crown lands exempted from
sale by a former Act, pay to Rich. Hutchinson 3,000^. on account for
the navy. Receipted 20 April. [1|- pages.]
April 16. 118. Like order to Sir John WoUaston and the Treasurers for sale
of delinquents' estates, to pay to Hutchinson 5,000Z. Receipted
20 April, m pages.]
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April 16. 119. Capt. Fras. Allen to the Admiralty Committee. On Friday,
The K.?covery. 25 March, Capt. Motham and I sailed from the Hope for Tynemouth
Haven with the fleet, and arrived there the 31st ; and on the 4th
instant, set sail again with 300 colliers for the Thames, but hearing
there were 40 sail of Hollanders out under De Witt, we put into
Scarborough Eoad ; on the 6th they appeared, 18 good ships and
two galliots, and came within a league of us on the 7th ; we pre-
pared for a fight, and put guns on the pier-head and shore. We
shot at them from ship and shore, and they fired 20 guns at us, but
without eflfect ; then they stood ofi" and held a council of war, and
four hours after, hauled their main tack aboard, and stood off, and
we saw them no more. We set sail from Scarborough on the 11th,
and arrived in the Humber next day with part of the fleet, 100 sail
leaving for Lynn and Boston ; on the 14th we sailed for the river,
and met 40 of our men-of-war, stayed two hours with them, and
then came through the roads after our fleet of colliers. We have had
much trouble to keep the colliers' men from running away, and shot
at six whom we saw running, on which they came in. We are
continuing the press for the fleet. [Ij pages.^
April 18. 120. Order in the Council of State, that John Bourin be captain
of the Unicorn, Peter Strong of the Swiftsure, Wm. Pestell of the
Hamburg Merchant, and Thos. Cheney of the Culpepper ; the Generals
of the fleet to give them commissions.* [^ pageJ]
April 18. 121. Capt. Joseph Whiting to the Navy Commissioners. We sailed
The Violet, from the Hope the 19th ult., with the convoys for Newcastle, and
Sole Bay. received the 300 laden fleet bound for London on the 4th inst., but
being informed of a fleet of Flemings waiting our return, we put
into Scarborough, not having sufiicient strength to engage them.
On the 8th, this fleet of 18 sail with two galliot hoys came within
shot, but after an exchange of shots they left us. We hearing of the
coming of Vice- Admiral Penn, set sail the 12th and put into the
Humber, and sailed the 14th, and meeting with our fleet, were taken
off from the convoy by the Vice- Admiral, and others were sent with
the coLhers. I send two muster books. We are in great want of neces-
saries for the sick and wounded. [1^- pages.]
April 18. 122. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I mustered
9 p.m., the men in each ship in the road, and will remain with the squadron
^^' until further orders, but little can be done at present, as 50 sail are
gone for Harwich. I have no power to command the Unicorn hither,
but will intimate your pleasure to Capt. Taylor and the master of
attendance, and will go on board to-morrow, and dispose of the Scots
as you direct. [| page.] Enclosing,
122. I. List of 19 ships, with the number of men on each; also
note that a good part of them are insufficient, and had
better he discharged. [1 page.]
* The Council of State order books from 16 to 28 April are missing, but a few original
orders exist among the Admii'alty papers. — Ed.
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April 18.
Whitehall.
April 18.
Whitehall.
April 18..
Portsmouth.
April 18.
Portsmouth.
April 18.
Leghorn.
Vol. XXXV.
123. Admiralty Commissioners to Major Bourne. By Council's
letter you will see their directions about the merchant ships, on the
intelligence received this day from Vice-Admiral Penn, viz., that
you carry those ships, with what supernumeraries you can, to
Penn, and confer with him what part of his fleet should he sent
to the Swinn or elsewhere to victual and refit, whilst by this addi-
tional strength he is made able to keep the sea. One of the vic-
tuallers is to repair to you, to consider on the place the state of the
victualling of the ships left, and the providing for the others on
their return. Speak to Penn about putting aboard the fleet or
sending hither the 230 barrels of powder left ab Scarborough
[1 page-]
124. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We
send you an extract of a letter from Vice- Admiral Penn, and our
letter to Major Bourne. Order one of the victuallers to hasten
to him. [|- page.] Enclosing,
124. I. Vice-Admiral Penn to [the Admiralty Committee].
Account of damage to ships. Wants a bowsprit and four
topmasts, (&c. — IB April 1653. [| page.]
125. General Rich. Deane to Mr. Bacon. I am glad to hear the
wounded are recovering, but sorry they carry themselves no better.
We will think of Mr. Bryan, if he comes to us after his recovery.
Present my service to Capt. Arthur, and his wife and,sister. [^ page.]
126. Generals Eich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
Committee. We hear from some Emden ships brought in by our
scouts that De Witt was riding four leagues from the Wellens, their
rendezvous, last Friday, with 31 men-of-war, and that they had
20 sail gone northward to convoy some East Indiamen and other
merchantmen that were to sail about Scotland ; that they were
then to attempt our collier fleet, and if they failed, to return to their
general rendezvous with De Witt, and that they would make '80 sail
altogether this week. If this is true, it will be necessary to send
out some scouts, and to quickly man the fleet now fitting out at
Portsmouth, [f ^a(/e.]
127. Charles Longiand to the Navy Committee. I have sent to
Venice 160 of the mariners which the Dutch took and turned on shore,
and gave them 12 days' pay, a pair of hose and shoes, and a shirt, and
will give the same to those going for Messina. Not half of those
sent to Venice went there, but to Genoa and other places, but I shall
have a list of those who have given me the slip, and will forward it.
Those of the Leopard may have the impudence to ask for their
wages, and then you can deal with them as you see fit.
I wiU send an account of the disbursements for the sick and
wounded ; they cost half a piece of eight a day each, besides doctors,
&c., but the sound men had 2 (?■) a day for their diet and lodging.
I have had much trouble with so many unreasonable men.
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When the Council of State and you first gave me commission to
serve your ships, you ordered that I should take the bills of the
Commanders-in-Chief for money and provisions supplied. This I
have done, and given them accounts of disbursements made by their
order and to their ships' use, yet I hear from a merchant in London
that I stand debtor in your books for all those sums which Capts.
Badiley or Appleton have drawn upon you ; this must be a
mistake, for their bills which I sent you speak plainly that they
have received the balance of me, and therefore it is clear they ought
to stand debtors for the money, until they give you an account thereof.
What sums I draw on you in my own bills I send an account of,
except those drawn for impress or advance money for the ships
taken up for the service, which account cannot be perfected until
Capt. Poole and Mr. Cartwright, who were sent to Venice by Capt.
Badiley to hasten those ships away, return. Meantime I enclose
an abstract, so that you may see I have disbursed more money than
I have dravm upon you. I should never have consented to the
extravagant sums paid the Northumberland and Freeman, but the
necessity of the times then required their assistance ; however, I
hope they will do good service, being stout ships, good commanders,
and well manned, and are now on their departure from Venice for
Alicant, to join the fleet from England or obey such other orders as
may be given them. [3 pages ; with copy of his letter of 21 March.]
April 18. 128. Charles Longland to Robt. Blackborne. I wrote a month
Leghorn, since of the sad disaster befallen the State's ships in this port, and
now see by your letter that the Lord has given a large reparation
for those losses. I hope the wisdom of those great commanders will
make the best use of this victory, and not sufl^er the enemy to roost,
but seek him at his own doors. In my observation, there is more
than 20 per cent, difference in the circumstance only of seeking the
enemy, or being sought out by him ; the woeful experience of the
ships lately beseiged in this port has sufficiently demonstrated as
much.
Your advice of a fleet coming into these seas has much rejoiced
me, but when you hear of the late loss, and Capt. Badiley 's retiring
home, I do not what alteration it may make. Although the body of
the work must be done at home, yet the traffic and honour of our
nation consists in commanding these seas ; and although the ships at
Venice could not be got ready in time to assist us, yet I hope they
will do good service in joining with the ships now coming out, for
which purpose they are going for Alicant, to wait their coming
thither.
I hope the State will think of some fit and able Commander-in-
Chief, in whom they may confide, both for wisdom and valour, and
give free commission to, so that he may proceed according to the
urgency of present affairs. It will be very unwelcome news at
home that our fleet should meet with a great advantage over our
enemies, and forbear execution for strictness of commission, or some
such nicety as not offending the port. The enemy, to our sorrow,
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has never waiited a commission suitable to his advantage, without
respect to this port or any other. Last night, at their instance, a
small ship was searched at a late hour, by the Governor's orders, lest
she were made a fire-ship to destroy the Dutch. You see what
authority the prevailing power finds in this, and indeed in all other
places, and therefore a free commission to,the Commander-in-Chief
is very requisite, that full advantage may be taken when an oppor-
tunity is proffered. You may remember in the late war that limited
commissions found but poor effect.
Although we have had so great and clear a victory at home, yet
in regard of our great loss and low condition here, none of the Italians
will believe it, nor even the Great Duke. I have had no news of
Capt. Badiley since he was off the Isles of Eris. I hope the John
and Concord will come safely home, and deliver Col. Thomson's
wine. [2 pages.]
April 18. 129. Capt. Jonas Poole to the Secretary of the Navy Committee.
Venice. Having license from the delegates for our victuals and other pro-
visions, on 3 March, the Dutch lamented of us at the College for
depriving them of their men, and order was sent that we should
restore what strangers we had entertained. We struggled and waded
through this disturbance, but such was the remissness of divers
persons, that our provisions went slowly on board, and our seamen
here are for the most part so effeminate and rude as I seldom have
met the like. Thus time was consumed until the 15th, when we
mustered all our men on board the six ships, the Loyalty or
Blackmartin being taken up since my last on the 16th. The Dutch,
Italian, and Armenian merchants lamented at the College against us,
as intending to throw their goods into the Gulf, but the Senate
slighted them, and promised license to-morrow by the delegates for
our ships' departure ; but such is the vUlany of divers English here,
and the baseness of our seamen, that although this State of late
begins to seem somewhat more oxir friends than before the confirma-
tion of our late great victory, yet I fear it will be too late ere these
ships get out to do any service ; and I conceive, considering our great
loss at Leghorn, if a fleet does not come from England into these seas,
the ships we have here will not be able to chain the enemy. I am
just going for Leghorn. [1^ pages.]
Orders in the Council of State.
April 19. 130. The petition of Rich. Gwyn referred to the Admiralty
Commissioners. [^ pcigs.]
131. The same order to be given on the petition of Capt. Edm.
Chapman for employment at sea as given to Capts. Young |and
Taylor, [^page.]
132. The petition of Jas. Blaydes and others, referred to the Navy
Commissioners, with the Act for impressing seamen, that they may
give such directions as will least prejudice the service. [^ page.]
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April 19. 133. Capt. Thos. Bowen to the [Admiralty Committee]. I set sail
The Greyhound, "v^rith Rear- Admiral Lawson and 32 persons on board, of which there
® °^ ■ were not 6 seamen, besides officers. The vice-admiral joining, I
went with the whole fleet northwards, and we got to the Humber,
where we met a fleet of colliers sailing fast southward. Last Thurs-
day I was sent by Vice-Admiral Penn to stay them in Yarmouth
Road for his orders, but 40 pressed through that evening ; the other
60 anchored, but went off in the night, contemptuously slighting our
shots and all we could do to stay them.
T have convoyed some vessels up from Yarmouth, and have orders
to go to Scotland to convoy home those there, but could not
move till yesterday for want of men. Shall I convoy the many
vessels in the river bound for Yarmouth, Lynn, and the Humber ?
I left the fleet under Vice-Admiral Penn in Southwold Bay last
evening, coming to Aldborough Bay to ballast and water. [1
page:]
April 19_ 134. John Carter to the Navy Commissioners. I have pressed 113
Deal. seamen in the towns you directed me to, but doubt if they will all
appear. I have warrants for 10 in Dover, who have received press
and conduct money, but have not appeared. Capt. Delaval has
received several of the men on his own private man-of-war,
if a frigate is not sent to take them out again, I shall but be
paying money to no purpose. I have pressed 32 more in Dover,
and know of 80 more, but they are wholly resolved not to go
in the State's ships, and are lingering after the private men-of-war.
I am going to Rye and Hastings to see what the mayors have done,
and to press from coal barks. I have left tickets and money in
every town with the mayors and chief officers. May not every
young man who is master of a vessel of 10 or 20 tons, having
no goods in her, be pressed ? The Governor of Dover Castle sent
home 6 or 8 more men pressed at Folkstone, on their petitions.
Send me a supply of the Acts for impressing men, as the mayors
and justices desire a copy. [1 page^]
135. Note of hand of Bartho. Hall for repayment within a month,
of SOL borrowed of John Phelips, of London, for the use of Jno.
Herbert. [Damaged, J page.]
April 20. 136. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We find
Navy Office, nothing to object against in the account of Alex. Bence of Alicant ;
he having the Council of State's order for his disbursements, his bill
ought to be paid, and 2| per cent, allowed him, making together
1,416L Is. 6d. We hope Capt. Badiley has taken in those pieces of
ordnance, for it will not be safe to venture there until there is a
fleet in those seas, as the Dutch may intercept them, [f page.]
April 20. 137. William Hardin, of North Yarmouth, prisoner in Amsterdam,
Amsterdam, to his wife. We came from Hamburg on the 16th in a Hamburg
ship, which we thought would be more secure than one of our neigh-
bours if we fell in with any Flemish men-of-war, which we did, they
plundered us, took our clothes ofi" our backs; put us in chains, and
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brought us to Amsterdam, and through the town in boats, a wonder
to the people, where we are now in a prison, not 7 feet wide, and
but 14 feet long, and we have very little air ; but be contented, for
it is sin that is the occasion of these troubles, and we suffer as
Christians, therefore we desire to praise God, and I wish these
afflictions may be sanctified in us, and I hope Mr. Bailiff's worship
will not be unmindful of our misery, as also the rest of our friends,
but seek what they can for our releasement, otherwise we shall
remain here.
I hope our Council of State will look upon us, so that we shall not
be here long. John Oblerson has been to see what we wanted, and
promises we should not want, and he will tell you our condition, and
that we are suffering innocently ; I would not remain if I could
be exchanged or ransomed, but I trust the same God that brought us
in wUl in due time deliver us out. Our allowance is 2 lbs. of butter,
2 lbs. of cheese, and 27 loaves, and this is all we have for 10 of us a
day, and the beer is very bad. It is the worst for me, because I do
not love cheese. If we had the benefit of the air it would be better
for us. We thought we should have had the yard to walk in, but we
are deprived of it. I never thought liberty was so precious as it is.
With names of six of his fellow prisoners. [1 page, with shorthand
notes thereon.']
Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
April 21. 138. Reference to the Navy Commissioners of the cases of six
persons named, wounded in fight, and others in like case, for relief
by gratuity or pension. They are to settle the affair as to time,
place, and despatch, so as to give most ease to the persons concerned,
and to report any extraordinary case to the Committee. [1 page!]
139. That the Navy Commissioners confer with the victuallers
about the best means of victualling Vice-Admiral Penn's fleet, and
how the victuals are to be put on board ; also that 12 victualling
ships attend the fleet with victuals till September 31, and that in the
hiring of them, regard be had to the largeness of their holds. [1 fagei]
April 21. 140. Admiralty Committee to the Navy" Commissioners. We find
daily that ships are straitened in their holds by the making of store
rooms for captains, boatswains, carpenters, and gunners, so that they
cannot take in a fit quantity of victuals. You are to order the
master shipwrights to survey and reduce these rooms; as the ships
come into the yards, that their holds may be enlarged ; and this
is to be observed in the building of new ships, and you are to certify
how many months' victuals each ship wiU hold. [1 page^
April 21. 141, Generals Deane and Monck to the AdmiraltyCommittee. We
The Resolution, wonder at not hearing from you for four or five days. There is a
Spithcad. gj.ga,t want of seamen, and the victuallers can only furnish provisions
for two months. Had we gunners and stores, we should move
towards Vice-Admiral Penn. We enclose a list of stores required.
We hope your multitude of business will not cause you to forget us
here. [1 page.]
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April 22. 142. John Poortmans to Rob. Blackborne. I hope I may say to
The Resolution, you without offence, as the Generals say to the Commissioners,
^' '^ ■ that I wonder at your silence, the rather because of the late revolu-
tion, of which I want particulars. My heart rejoices within me to
hear it. Pray send the Acts for mariners and for impressing, or we
shall be gone before they come. [| pages.]
April 22. 143. General Rich. Deane to Robt. Blackborne. By yours of the
The Resohition, 20th, I perceive the strange and various acts of Providence. The
neai or smou -j^^^^ teach US to be humble and earnest seekers to him, that we may
be able to do his will, and not our own. Remind Major Salwey
and Mr. Carew to be more than ordinarily careful. Help us with
necessaries at this juncture, when our burden is not the easiest.
Let me hear from you daily how things go on, and what is done
about the navy. Pray forward this packet to Vice- Admiral Penn.
[1 page.]
April 22. 144. General Rich. Deane to Major Rich. Salwey and Jno. Carew,
The Eesolution, Admiralty Commissioners. I received to-day a letter from my Lord
pit ea . Qeneral, hinting that he has been pressed by you and others to send
a speedy despatch to me to sail with as much of the fleet as is ready,
to join Vice-Admiral Penn. We have therefore written Penn, when
he receives the merchant ships in the river, to come hither and join
us ; we can not else come up the Channel ; as De Witt is about with
50 sail, it will be dangerous to sail with half the fleet. Pray send
down 500 barrels of powder, that we may all go together ; we could
not well separate, as our commissions run.
My Lord writes me that you are very active to further all things,
but I wonder we have had no letter this five or six days, and question
whether in this great revolution, anybody takes care of us and the
naval afiairs. My trust is in God, and I am not much solicitous,
though the world be turned upside down, only you being the chief
instruments in engaging me in this business, and promising me
assistance, do not neglect me at such a time as this. I pray God to
make us instruments to do his pleasure.
P.S. — Send the letter and instructions speedily to Vice-Admiral
Penn. [If pages.]
April 22. 145. Major R. Salwey and Jno. Carew to the Generals of the fleet.
Whitehall. "We hope, by your next, to understand you are in such readiness as
to make a seasonable conjunction with the vice-admiral, concerning
the victualling of whose fleet, as also in order to the victualling
of the main body during this summer's' service, we, upon serious
debate with the Navy Commissioners and Victuallers, passed the
enclosed order, of which we also desire your thoughts. Sir Hen.
Vane having gone into the country. Col. Thomson being absent, and
Mr. Langley ill, we are necessitated to despatch this, and let you
know that through God's assistance, care will be continued for your
encouragement and furtherance in the present service. We have
often sent to Capt. Proud, who is much indisposed, and enclose his
note. [Copy, f 2^((,'ye.]
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146. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Admiralty Committee. Major
Bourne arrived last evening with 20 merchant ships, and after con-
sultation with the commanders^ we have agreed to move southwards
to join the fleet coming from Portsmouth. There are eight saiL
appointed to guard the north coast, to secure the trade between this
and Newcastle. If more are needed, some might be sent out of the
river. Most of the ships want clerks of the check and stewards.
We also want a person to take an account and dispose of the victuals
in the fleet. [1 page.]
147. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. In pur-
suance of Council's order and yours, I went yesterday on board the
fleet under Vice-Admiral Penn, and told him the things I had in
charge relating to public affairs yesterday ; he will sail to-morrow
and I will then return. [1 page.]
April 22. 148. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. To simUar
9 p.m. efiect. I am settling the matters entrusted to me. [f page.]
AJdborough
Eoad.
April 22.
9 p.m.
Aldborough.
[April] 22,
Plymouth.
April 22.
Minehead.
149. Capt. Hen. HatseU to the Navy Commissioners. The Lily
has returned after carrying 60 able seamen to the fleet, and I have
shipped 100 more in the Warwick and Briar frigates, who are to
convoy some barks with provisions for the navy. Most of them were
procured by Mr. Mill, who is going further west into Cornwall to
procure 100 more men. I have given him money, and he has
charged a bill upon you for 601., which I hope will be paid with the
others. [1 page.]
150. Thomas Skelton to Wm. Leptratt, at the Harp and Ball, by
Charing Cross. I and the townsmen thought we should have heard
weekly from you, according to promise, as also what is done about
our charter. Mi*. Pearce, one of om^ chief men, wiU be soon with
you, and I pray you to show him respect, and assist him in anything
you can, and take him to our burgess and my friend Jas. Nelthorp,
for furthering his business and effecting ours.
On the 15th ult. I caused Capt. Balthazar, a grand tory and pirate
of Brest in Brittany, to be apprehended, and appeared against him at
the assizes at Taunton on the 1 5th inst., when he was committed to
the common gaol of this county, and referred to the Council of
State, to whom I have also written, as also to the Navy Committee,
of my proceedings ; also that I took from him two letters and a
bill of exchange for 168?. 18.s., payable by Jasper GyU, merchant of
Bristol, which is forfeited to the State and me ; but if you wiU take
pains, you shall have your full share to a penny, so that you gain
me an order for it. To effect this, I desire you to present my service
to James Nelthorp, and ^crave his advice and assistance, and to
remember my respects to Mr. Blackborne and move him therein ;
then go to the secretary of the Council of State, and use some
means or other that I may have order to receive this 168?. 8s.
whereof you shall have your part, Mr. Blackborne also, and Capt
Menerly, and all those that help us, for it is forfeit by Act of
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Parliament. Buy that Act for the forfeiting the estates of the open
enemies of Parliament, either by seizure, sequestration, or otherwise.
Gain me order to receive the money, and send me the Act, and I
■win send you and them your full part.
The grand cavalier and forsworn enemy of mine, Hugh Muttel
bury, is coming to London with Capt. Balthazar's wife, to petition
the Council of State to get him cleared, so I pray you to get in
with him as you did with Mr. Bowers, and prevent his design, and
make him odious, and come back like a fool, for he will swear and
lie anything; and for his lying, forswearing, and betraying his
trust, [he was first put out of his place in this port from being
collector, and now lately out of the excise, and none wiU employ
him, so that now he turns solicitor for cavaliers, such as he was. If
you see or hear of him, prevent and disgrace him to the full, accord-
ing to his deserts.
P.S. — This captain, Wm. Balthazar, was first a land captain, and
commanded Mary Fort, Scilly, and having his parole, went from
thence to Galloway and took the articles there, and then took a ship
and went to Brest and took a commission under Charles Stuart as
King Charles, by virtue of which commission he acted for above
two years, and took several ships and barks upon the coasts of Ire-
land and Wales, to the utter undoing of whole families. He was
the grand pirate, and gained the rest that was against these parts
and western ports. I therefore conceive I have done faithful and
good service to the people and commonwealth of England ; and as
he has often plundered and taken, and it has been his only trade
these 12 years, I conceive his biU of exchange, bill of lading, and
letters of credit are forfeit to the State, he having not made his
]5eace, and half due to me, the discoverer, by the Act of 1643 for
sequestrations, or else by other Acts for open acting enemies out
of England, as pirates or others, not making their peace within the
limited time, and exempted out of pardon in the Act of oblivion.
I have sent you Capt. Balthazar's confession, and hope you wiU pro-
secute him and his friend Muttelbury to their deserts, which are
bad enough. Noted : " Skelton still thirsting after the money." [2
pages.']
April 23. 151. Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
That the Navy Commissioners and Treasurer make allowance for
monies disbursed for bedding, shirts, &c. for the soldiers of Col.
Berkstead's regiment, entertained for the service of the fleet ; the
same to be charged by the clerk of the "check of their respective ships,
that defalcation may be made on payment. [1 page.]
April 23. 152. On consideration of the need of a speedy supply of mariners,
that the Navy Commissioners write effectually to quicken all their
instruments employed in pressing, and to require an account of what
men they expect to raise, and how soon, and also of what mariners
they have sent up. Also that they consider of the equal distri-
bution, in the ships now setting forth, of the 100 soldiers from Col.
Berkstead's regiment. [1 page.]
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A.pril 23. 153.' Capt. Thos. Marryott to the Navy Commissioners. I sent you
Bristol. the discharge of John Huben for 121., which he took willingly in satis-
faction of his claim of 260Z. for goods alleged to have been lost in
the prize he took ; he brought an order for reparation from the
Council of State, and depositions taken in the Admiralty Court,
many of which were false. I believe he did not lose to the extent
of 101. Pray take some course to give the mariners three or four
months' pay ; they have been long on shore, have run into debt, their
clothes are in pawn, and they cannot be got on board for want of
clothes ; they are grown very desperate. I hear they have drawn
, up a petition to you. It were better for them to be in Sir John Len-
thall's mansion house than masterless as they are now. [1 page.]
April 23. 154. John Wade to Col. Eobt. Thomson and Edward Hopkins,
Gloucester. Navy Office. On your warrant to impress 200 seamen in cos.
Gloucester and Worcester, I have made some progress, and send a
list of men pressed ; send me some printed tickets and some money
to Capt. Blackwell, at Guildhall, to be sent by him to Gloucester,
[i page-]
April 23. 155. Generals Detoe and Monck to the Admiralty Commissioners.
The Kesolution, We shall be ready soon if we have the ammunition we asked for.
>. pit ea . rpj^g victuallers can only provide two months' victuals for the mer-
chant ships newly hired and for eight of the State's ships. We are
much put to it for men. We hope you have hastened the ships in
the river to Vice-Admiral Penn. We do what we can to get men
out of the rest of the colliers. We have sent to Penn to join us,
though we should not have troubled him if we could get men and am-
munition, but as it is, a conjunction is needful. We think it wiU be
about Dover or Margate, and wish you would join us there.
We send a copy of our letter to Penn, to be communicated to his
officers, by which you will perceive how God leads the spirits of the
officers of this part of the fleet with us. Do not forget to provide a
chest of medicaments and surgery. [If pages.]
April 23. 156. John Poortmans to Rob. Blackborne. That great transaction
The itesolution, was no more than I apprehended the Lord would do, and that
^'* '^^ ' suddenly, for those who wrest the staff out of his hands shall feel
the weight of his finger is heavier than their loins. It was not only
the want of a stream of justice in that supreme judicature, but it
was the taking another jewel out of his own crown, in that they said
" The law shall go forth out from us, and the word of the Lord from
such as we shall approve " when Scripture says " The law shall
go forth 'out of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem."
I wish those who succeed may learn from their predecessors that
as he has overturned, so he will overturn, till He come whose right it
is. Even so, come Lord Jesus, quickly.
I am glad that you look upon this as the dawning of the day of
our redemption. I hope the present damp on business' will not last
long. An account of the spirits of the officers here, on this dissolution
of Parliament, is sent to the Commissioners. The laws of war will
be welcome if they come by this wagon, but we shall be gone before
the next. [1 pw/''.]
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The James.
April 25.
The James,
Downs.
April 25.
The Laurel,
Downs.
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157. Rear-Admiral Jno. Lawson to Robt. Blackbome. I have
received yours about the great alteration in the afiairs of the
State. I trust the Lord wiU bring glory to himself and good to his
people by all these revolutions. The Vice-Admiral begs to be
excused for not corresponding with you, having much business and
little help, but hopes to hear from you. Pray forward the enclosed
to Capt. Northend, as it concerns a poor widow. [1 page^
158. Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Admiralty Committee. I
could not write earlier, having got hither with much ado this after-
noon. I am only staying for 14 sail, which were put from their
anchors off the South Sands Head by a storm. The victualling
ships mentioned in yours will be of great use to the fleet, if so fitted
with men, gTOund tackle, «Sz;c. that in an expeditious employment,
they be no clog to the fleet. I hope there may be an equality of
provisions on all ships, as the neglect of this has bred much disorder.
A fit person should be sent from the victuallers to issue and take
account of provisions. There are here seven large Swede ships, six
of which came in voluntarily, and one I ordered in ; they are laden
with masts, tar, pitch, deals, and other commodities ; send orders at
once as to their disposal, or we shall lose time here. [1 x^^gei]
159. Edw. Bowen to Rich. Creed, Navy Commissioner. Your
letters refreshed my spirits, being mixed with the oil of gladness or
the spirit of light and truth, which is so scarce that since I came
into our ships, I have lived prisoner-like, hearing none of the former
music, the melody of experienced saints, having but one poor heart,
our minister, who, like myself, has so little countenance from our
captain that we think of leaving the ship.
We have heard lately that the Dutch mariners run away as fast
as they are pressed, preferring to be prisoners to serving in their
ships, and that they have not above 40 ships ready as yet. The Laurel
was one of three ships chased by 16 of their men-of-war, but run
them out of sight in four hours. If you receive any letters for me
from my wife in Wales, forward them, and send her one enclosed.
We are 66 men-of-war in the Downs, and those from Portsmouth
are hourly expected to join us. We hear that the mariners must
not go on shore nor seal their letters. Let me hear how it stands
with the public.
P.S. — Our captain reports that eight ships were chased yesterday,
but proved to be Swedes, laden with masts and tar, and bound for
Portugal. Their voyage will be shortened, as Admiral Penn will
send them into the Thames, where their commodities will be very
useful in this overturn of times. [1^ pages.']
General Oliver Cromwell to the Commissioners for propagating the
Gospel in Wales. The late Parliament not having continued the Act for
the propagation of the Gospel in Wales, and there being no supreme
power as yet settled, by whose authority the liberty of the Gospel
in Wales may be established, I advise you to go on cheerfully in
your work, protect good men^ and execute all things settled by the
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former Act. In so doing, the Lord will be with you ; and you
shall have fitting assistance from me, until those placed in supreme
power take further order. [Composition order hook. G. 29, p. 9.}
160. Charles Longiand to the Navy Committee. I hear by Geo.
Smith and Jno. HaUett that all our letters of 28 February last
miscarried; by them I sent Hallet a bill of Capt. Badiley's for
12,000 doUars, payable at 14 days for provisions and money furnished
him, and Ilikewise drew on you for 3,891^. lis. lid for disburse-
ments ; I now enclose copies, and pray due acceptance and pay-
ment. I ought not to stand debtor in your books for moneys
furnished to commanders. I will send an account of the disburse-
ments for the sick and wounded when they have all recovered.
There are nine sail of Dutch gone towards the East, and 12 sail
in this road, amongst which is the Leopard, who has not above 60
men upon her, and none of the other ships are better manned, as
they lost near upon 200 in the late fight. If the State intends
sending a fleet hither, they will doubtless find an easy victory, and
recover the Leopard again.
P.S. — Capt. Badiley left no second bill for the 12,000 dollars or
3,150?., so pay the same to Hallet 14 days after receipt hereof, and
Capt. Badiley will be accountable when he arrives. [If pages. With
copy of his letter of April 18.]
April 25.
Navy Office.
April 25.
April 25.
Yarmouth.
161. Thos. Smith, Navy Commissioner, to the Admiralty Com-
mittee. It will be advisable to distribute the 100 soldiers of Col.
Barkstead's regiment in the Unicorn and Defence. The Lieutenant
of the Tower should send them in barges. Instructions have been
sent to the various officers as to pressing seamen, and we will send
you their accounts of their proceedings.
The Lieutenant of the Tower and others authorised to press wish
us to tell you that 600 more men are wanting for the ships in the
river, and they ask for warrants to be sent to the Governors of
[Watermen's] Hall to raise them, and send them to the Hope. Also
an order to the merchant ships in the river to fall down to the Hope,
the better to keep their men on board. We have no instructions to
enter Wm. Smithson as captain of the Horseydown. The Magdalen
and Katherine have come in and want payment. [If page.]
162.0rder in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis-
sioners take care that the chest of medicaments be sent to the
Generals, they having requested it speedily, and consult Dr. Whistler
about it. [^ po-gS']
163. Wm. Greenwood to the Customs' Committee. Your commis-
sion to Mr. Putinger and myself concerning Mr. Stratton was
executed and returned, and a second was directed, empowering
Mr. Dunn and myself, on Stratton's part, which we were ready
to expedite, but could not without knowing what witnesses
Stratton would desire. He came home last Friday, and the
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next day Mr. Dunn and myself, having met to confer with
Stratton, a third commission appeared, grounded upon a complaint
of Stratton that he had not received fair dealing in the first, as he
was not permitted to be present at the examination of witnesses, and
evidence in his favour was omitted.
Although these aspersions are solely cast upon Mr. Putinger, not
on myself, it cannot but appear that I must either be a fool, or an
ignorant or corrupt person, for there being but two Commissioners, it
was the duty of both of them not to let one passage be examined
but in both their presence, which was not omitted, and being appre-
hensive my honesty is wounded therein, I conceive it fit to answer
those objections.
I acknowledge he was not permitted to be present at the exami-
nation of witnesses, but am not apprehensive of any error committed,
• having been a Commissioner above 40 years, and -never saw it prac-
tised nor permitted.
To his second objection I answer I have a more charitable opinion
than that any one should so far transgress both the laws of God and
humanity as to attest what is complained of AU the favour that
Mr. Stratton could require, in showing him the depositions, informing
him of the passages, frequently adjourning the commission at his •
pleasure, and allowing him to take notes on pretence of cross-
examining, which he at last refused, and any other favour that in
courtesy and justice could be afiforded him, as Commissioners are in
duty bound, he had. I therefore apprehend that I am not obhged to
execute the commission directed to Mr. Dunn and myself, until my
honesty be either cleared or particularly aspersed by the execution
of the new commission to Mr. Dunn and Mr. Whitfield, after which
I shall do accordingly, and beseech that the business may be
thoroughly examined, and not slightly passed over, which in justice
you cannot deny. [| page.]
April 26. 164. Richard Bradshaw to John Thurloe. I am glad the coUiers
Hamburg, are safe, though Vice-Admiral Penn missed his game. That Dutch
fleet of 18 sail convoyed some East India and other merchant ships
by the north, as the last letters from Amsterdam speak, and two of
the East Indiamen, rich and full of men, were cast away upon Shet-
land in a storm, and one forced back with a leak ; this news, with
the great distractions in Holland, much saddens their friends here.
I suppose you have the particulars of their divisions more exact than
we here. If the French and Portuguese be real in their treaties, it's
probable you may close with them both shortly, which would much
discourage the Dutch and Dane. Now that it has pleased Parliament
to set a day for the reading of my narrative, I shall hope shortly to
hear of their resolution thereupon.
According to your order, by command of Council, I am layiag out
to provide the 2,000 barrels of powder and 600 tons of masts, which
I hope to have shortly ready, though the city itself has not so great
a quantity to sell at present, the Dutch having so exported it. I
have already begun to buy both powder and masts, and therefore
have charged my bills of exchange upon Council for 2,000Z., payable
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April 26. to Hen. Crisp, merchant in London, which I pray you to see accepted
and paid. This first sum I have taken up amongst some English
merchants well affected to the State, to supply the present occasion,
but they have not any more to return, and strangers will not take
bills upon the State, and besides it would discover the business
amongst the Dutch from whom much of the money must be had,
which would bring down the exchange to the State's loss ; therefore
the only sure way both to be furnished with money at the best
exchange, and keep the business private, is for Council to appoint
some eminent merchant of the Hamburg Company in London, upon
whom the bills may be charged by me, or on my order, as there shall
be occasion. Mr. Crisp is in good repute with all the merchants
here, and when he presents my bill of 2,0001. to Council, if he is
asked to accept my bills for the future, he will do it, having
assurance from Council that they will be punctually paid ; and I shall
then, together with such bills as I charge upon him, accompany my
bills to him upon Council for the like sums, so that he may not be
in disburse at any time.
Though your order is a sufficient warrant for me, yet for more
advantage to the State in taking up the money here, let me have it
under Council's seal by the next post, and let a merchant be nomi-
nated on whom I may draw my bills, so that I may go on curreniily.
The Dutch have made powder dear in all parts, and at Dantzic,
which is the chief place for it, they have bought up and shipped
off large quantities lately, and also buy up the saltpetre in all parts
where they meet with it, and carry it for Holland. The price of
powder here at present is from 29 to 30 rix dollars the cwt., and
has been 31 and 32, and would come above that price, should it be
known what commission I have, which shall not be before I am
sure of the parcel, nor then if it can be avoided. I shall find but
few barrels of 1 cwt. a piece, the Dutch having bought them all
up, but I must take barrels of 1^ to 2 cwt. Shall I buy
2,000 barrels accounting 1 cwt. to a barrel, or 2,000 barrels of
the weight I can find them ?
I hope to meet with some masts for the frigates from 15 to 20 palms,
and have 25 already from the Duke of Saxony's country, which are
more esteemed than any from Norway. I conclude Council will
send ships hither with a convoy to carry home the powder and
masts, as if I must freight ships here, I must speedily know it, and
assure them of convoy, or they will not undertake the transport of
these commodities for England. I doubt, if the war continues,
powder and masts will arrive at an excessive rate, and therefore if
you think England cannot supply itself in a convenient time, or you
cannot find it elsewhere, the sooner Counciil enlarges their commis-
sion for powder, masts, or what else may be wanting, the better.
The Swede, Dane, Pole, and almost all the East countries are
arming, which will keep up the price of powder ; but if there
should be a necessity for 4,000 or 5,000 barrels, and private com-
mission given for it forthwith, I am assured to have it bought up
and brought at the best hand from Dantzic to Lubec, and so hither,
except meantime it should be prohibited to be transported.
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I was this day promised the Senate's answer to my demand of the
cloth ship, but they now excuse themselves until the next post.
[2| pages.]
April 26. 165. "Vice-Admiral Wm. Penn to the Admiralty Committee. I
The James, -^H try to get the powder from the bailiff's of Yarmouth. I sent
Downs. y.^^ ^ jjg^ q£ eight ships appointed by Major Bourne for the northern
guard. I now send an account of the lading of the seven Swedish
ships. Two water ships are much needed for the fleet, as they are
forced to boil their provisions in salt water, which causes much
sickness. The ships to leeward have come up, and some hope to-
morrow to ply westward. We hear from Rochelle that the Dutch
fleet of 150 merchant ships and seven men-of-war sailed from St.
Martin's on the 8th. [1 page.]
April 26. 166. Generals Deane and Monck to the Admiralty Committee.
The Resolution, You hope our want of gunners' stores will not hinder our putting to
St. Helen's. ^^^^ -^^ could go with part of the fleet, but if you mean the whole,
500 barrels of powder is a considerable proportion to be wanting in
such a squadron, but we will do our best. It will be as well to
hasten the hoy to Vice-Admiral Penn in the Downs. We approve
of the list of captains sent, knowing most of them as godly men,
and the rest you will know. When we meet Penn, we will give
orders for more ships for the northern guard. The Unicorn and
the merchant ships in the river are to sail for the Swinn ; 20 of
the 100 soldiers of Col. Barkstead's regiment who are to be disbanded
after 1st May should be put on board the Unicorn, and 10 on each
of the merchantmen. The powder had better be sent to Margate
or Dover, where we hope shortly to be, if the victuallers do their
part.
Being much pressed for men, we have taken those of the Briar
and Old Warwick, and must take some more from the merchantmen
whose contracts are expired, but there will be much discontent if
they are not paid. We have ordered John Poortmans to pay the
tickets of the men of the State's ships so turned over, and to imprest
to the captains of the merchantmen sufficient to pay theirs, and send
an account to the navy treasurer, that it may be deducted out of
their freight, but he says he can no ways accomplish it. We there-
fore desire that l,000i. or 1,500^ may be imprested to him, as
clamours at this time should be avoided.
Thos. Arkinstall, master of- the Resolution, has had 50^., his half
year's wages as master attendant, stopped by the Navy Commis-
sioners, because he was not resident to perform the duty on shore ;
and as he was sent to sea by order, his wage ought not only to be
allowed but continued. [3 pages.]
April 26. 167. Col. Wm. Sydenham to Capt. Baskett at Cowes and Capt.
Petchell at Yarmouth [Isle of Wight]. You are to forthwith send to
the Generals of the fleet such soldiers as have been lately enter-
tained by you, by order from the General, above your established
number, and in case the Generals have sailed from Portsmouth, you
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are then to put them on board such ship as you shall be directed by
Mr. Willoughby, Navy Commissioner at Portsmouth, to be sent to
the fleet, and pay them from the time of their entertainment to 1 May
next, inclusive, and out of that pay, provide them with a sea cap,
bed, two shirts, two pairs of shoes and stockings, and two suits. Send
me an account of the number of soldiers you send on shipboard, and
the times of their respective entertainments, and I will take care that
the money you advance them shall be repaid. [Draft, 1 page.]
April 26. 168. Viscount Conway and Kilulta to [his son,?]. I have not
Petworth. been able to do anything yet concerning Conway Castle. I have
often solicited the General, but he has no time to do it, and for the
last three weeks he has been continually locked up with the army
officers. You will know ere this what their consultation has pro-
duced. Nothing could be more pleasing to all degrees of men than
the dissolution of these Parliament men. I hope we shall have better
justice now than we had before. A considerable part of the army is
about London, but although they do well to be careful, I think it is
needless, for all things are very quiet, and there is no appearance
that anybody would stir for the Parliament. AH courts of justice
and committees and all officers are in power as they were.
The Holland ships do not appear much upon the sea, and I
believe there will be a peace between the two nations. It was said
that Denmark would restore our ships now stayed there ; although
France has an agent here, yet there is a taking of ships at sea on
both sides, and the treaty between us does not advance much.
I have had great trouble to satisfy Col. Wellby, as he would not
be content with the security of all the land in Ireland, but at last
consented, if Major Eawden will promise to send him the money as
he receives it. Your wife called twice to see me when I was
from home, but I met her at Lady Northumberland's, where she told
me that Dr. Eidgley had given her some medicine for her headache,
and I now begin to have some hope, since she will consent to take
physic from another.
I hear that the General, Major-Gen. Lambert, Major-Gen. Harrison,
and some other officers are supplying the place of the Parliament
and Council of State for the present. I enclose Col. Wellby's
letter to Major Rawden. I have not heard anything of you since
you went to Ireland. Pray inquire after my books and papers
left with Mr. TaUis. I pray God to give you good success, and
bring you safe back, and bless you in all your ways by making
them his ways. [2 pa(/es.]
April 27. 169. Order by the Commissioners for inspecting treasuries that
Sir John WoUaston, and the Treasurers for sale of Crown lands
exempted by a former Act, pay 9001. to Eich. Hutchinson for the
navy ; with his receipt 30 April. [1 J pages.]
April 28. 170. Daniel Taylor to Robert Blackborne. I beg your interest
in procuring the release of Robert Booth, lately pressed at Ports-
mouth. He was taken at Meavis by Prince Rupert last year, and
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carried to France, whence he escaped and came to England, but
before he could get to his wife, he was taken up for the service.
The want of men being so great, I was unwilling to move you, but
the condition of his wife necessitates me, for being disappointed of
seeing him after so long absence, she is almost distracted, and it may
cause her death. [| page.]
April 28. 171. Alex. Bence to the Admiralty Committee. I have delayed
Alicant. reporting the sailing of Capt. Badiley passing this port (with the
Paragon, Phoenix, Elizabeth, and Warwick frigates, and five others
with a Dutch prize which they took ofi" Majorca), for I was detained
in Valencia, to^demand satisfaction from the Vice-King for the Robert
and Richard, taken by the Dutch here, but I could get no answer
except that he had informed the King, and could do nothing with-
out orders, though I told him that one of the delinquents was in
Carthagena, and might have been embargoed till order came from
Madrid. The Dutch remain masters of these seas, and will do till
you send a fleet to curb them ; meanwhile their merchant ships have
the benefit of this trade. Capt. Badiley left Cadiz the 1st inst.
[1 page.]
April 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Major-General Harrison to desire the Commissioners for inspect-
ing the Treasuries to give in their account of the state thereof
to-morrow, or not later than Monday.
2. Mr. Rowe to bring in an account of as much of the business of
the Irish and Scotch Affairs as he has cognizance of, to-morrow
noon.
3. Mr. Thurloe to prepare an account of the persons employed in
his office, and the whole charge therein, and present it.
4. The first business of the afternoon to be the reading of Col.
Lilburne's letter, and the next the letter from the States General.
5. 10,000^ worth of provisions to be sent into Scotland, for the
use of the army.
6. A convoy to be appointed to go with the provisions within 14
days, or otherwise they shall go without convoy, the responsibihty to
be borne by the State. Notice to be sent thereof to the contractors.
7. The debate concerning the Dutch letter to be resumed on
Monday.
8. 9. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to attend at 10 a.m.
to-morrow, and the Commissioners for inspecting the Treasuries
to meet them, to confer concerning Spanish wools.
10. Col. Grosvenor, Col. Pride, Col. White, and Maximilian Beard
to examine the state of Ely House, and the abuses therein complained
of, and report.
11. Cols. Rich and Okey, Major Haynes, and Lieut.-Col. Kelsey
to inquire into the state of the inland post, confer with such
persons as they think fit, and report as to the future management
of the office. All papers remaining with Council concerning the
business to be delivered them. [J. 69, pp. 1-3.]
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April 29. Council of State to Cols. Tomlinson and Cooper, John Fountaine,
Whitehall. ]^y. WoUaston, and Mr. Margetts. Complaints are daily made that
the prison of the Upper Bench is so managed that it is become a
general grievance and oppression, both to debtor and creditor. That
a speedy remedy may be applied thereto, we authorise you to
examine the state of the prison, number of the prisoners, their
quality and condition, and how the whole business is managed, and
to propound such regulations as you think necessary, and give in an
account with speed. [I. 69, p. 3.]
April 29. 172. Generals Deane and Monck to the Admiralty Committee.
The Kesolution, We wish the fleet were supplied as stated by the victuallers ; we
^ ^Tme^^^' believe they have done what they can, although many of the
Isle ofwight. merchant ships have but 6 weeks beer on board, though we waited
for it. As to the 400 land soldiers, we do not know now where
they are. We have sent twice for those with Col. Sydenham, and
received from the deputy governor as many as he had order for or
could procure. We are in sight of Vice-Admiral Penn and his fleet.
If any of you intend to meet us at Dover or the Downs, hasten
thither with speed, as we should not have to wait, now the fleet is
embodied. Do not forget the money, surgeons' chests, and other
things applied for, and a person to distribute gunners' stores. Our
men fall sick apace of dangerous fever ; one complained but yesterday
morning, and died before night. [1 page.]
April 29. 173. Generals Deane and Monck to the Admiralty Committee.
The Kesolution, We hear nothing of the hoy with shot. We wish some of you would
"^t'Z^^^' ^^^*®^ *° Margate. You would find us off the North Foreland.
Penn's fleet is also very defective in victuals, whatever the victuallers'
instrument may report. If there be such shuffling, we shall have a
hard game to play. We have joined with Vice-Admiral Penn, but
most of the merclaant ships that came out of the river with Major
Bourne want cables, anchors, and victuals; let them be hastened
down to the North Foreland, together with the powder, also three
ships to carry water, and some hammocks, as there are 8,000 men in
the fleet lying on deck for want of them, which breeds great dis-
turbance amongst them. What is to be done with the Swedish
ships stopped by the vice-admiral ? Have you any need of their
lading ? [1 page.]
April 29. Lease from Kichard Moore, of the Inner Temple, and Edmund
Hopkins, to John PhiUips, all of London, of eight rooms lying up the
first staircase in the shop of Richard Holton, and of the cellar lying
towards the west under his little parlour and backyard of the coal
house, part of the messuage called the Lamb or Holy Lamb near
Temple Bar in Fleet Street, with the exception of two cellars lying
under some part of the premises, and right of passage thereto, for
19 years, rent 10^. a year, [Parchmient signed. Interregnum.
Box 1, No. 11.]
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April 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Major-Gen eral Lambert to be President during the coming
week.
2. The President for the time being to sign letters and warrants in
the name of Council, and the secretary to sign them also, stating
that they are signed by order of the Council.
3. To write to Col. Pyne, Capt. Joseph Wallington, and Lieut.
Barnard the information from Philip Norton, concerning a public
disturbance made at the fair there by certain persons, whereby the
payment of the excise was interrupted. They are to examine into
the matter, and to send for the persons named, and any others they
may think necessary for the clearing it up. If they think it advis-
able, they are to send up such persons as they think fit to Council,
in safe custody.
4. Major-General Harrison, Mr. Bennet, and the Commissioners
for inspecting the Treasuries, to examine the information given con-
cerning the Spanish wools, for which sentence of discharge has been
or is likely to be given in the Admiralty Court, and to confer with
the Commissioners of Dutch Prizes and others, and report.
5. Major-Gens. Harrison and Desborow, Mr. Strickland, Col.
Rich, and Major Hayne, to consider the business of Spanish silver in
reference to the commonwealth, and report,
6. Capts. Blackwell and Deane, and William Rowe, to consider
what surplus of pay is in the hands of any of the officers, and to give
an account speedily.
7. Cols. Tomlinson and Grosvenor, Lieut.-Cols. White and Salmon,
Maximilian Beard, Mr. WoUaston, and Mr. Greensmith, to consider
the settling of a Committee for taking accounts of all persons who
have received any of the commonwealth's money, what persons
should be trusted therein, and what powers should be given them,
and to report.
8. Mr. Thurloe's report concerning his oifice to be considered on
Monday. [/. 69, pp. 5-7.]
April 30. Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. Col. Ralph
Whitehall. Cobbet has deposited in your hands the value of the customs
demanded for the butter and cheese he has lately shipped for Scot-
land, for his regiment and other forces, till it was determined whether
it should pass free or not. You are to repay him the money, and
allow the butter and cheese, and also some cheese shipped at Hull
for the same service, to pass custom free. [7. 69, p. 8.]
April 30. 174. Petition of Win. Pym to the Admiralty Committee, for
allowance of his account of disbursements for English mariners and
prisoners set on shore by the Dutch in remote parts of France, who
came to St. Malo's for transport to England, and for repayment,
according to an order of the late Council of State to the Navy Com-
missioners, but they refused to accept it till seen and allowed by the
Admiralty Committee ; has attended three months, and been at much
trouble and expense. With reference thereon to the Navy Commis-
sioners. [1 parje.'l
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April 30. 175. Capt. Barth. Yate to the Admiralty Committee. Since
The Hawkone, going ashore, I have tried to get men, but there is not a seaman to be
nvernesB. g^^^^ ^^j^ t^oot fishermen, who are of no use. I set sail to-day, and will
call at every port on my way to Leith to procure some, and if the
wind permits, get up the Firth, and thence to Newcastle, where I
question not but to get a quantity of men, to bring home or carry to
the fleet if so ordered. [| page.]
[April.] 176. Statement by Thos. DelavaU that letters from Rouen state
that no powder may be transported from thence upon pain of death,
and the same from Calais, as they expect a siege by the Spaniards.
There is an order that no powder must be transported from Dieppe,
but they inquire whether the price would bear the getting of a Kcense.
It cannot be transported from Dunkirk without special warrant.
No answer has come from St. Malo, Morlaix, or Rochelle ; means
ought therefore to be adopted to get it from Hamburg, as though
going for Lisbon or Spain.
The French at Calais have ships abroad capturing Hamburghers
Lubeckers, and other ships from or to Dunkirk, laden with goods for
England. Some English ships ought to be sent out to obstruct them
as it is a great discouragement to the merchants to be taken bj'
pickeroons, as well as to run the hazard of the Dutch, after having
got license to transport in foreign bottoms. [1 page.]
VOL. XXXVI. May, 1653.
1653.
May 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The letter from the commissary of the Queen of Sweden,
concerning five packs of goods taken coming from Venice in the
Golden Star, to be sent to the Collectors for Prize Goods, who are to
certify whether they have them in custody, and if thev have, to
certify their state.
2. The Admiralty Judges to certify the state of the case of the
three ships pretending to belong to Sweden, now depending in their
court.
3. Judge Advocate Margetts and Lieut.-Col. Worsley to examine
the persons apprehended for counterfeiting a warrant for carrying
French wine into Ireland, and to report, [i. 69, p. 9.]
May 2. Council of State to Commissary-General Whalley. On informa-
tion that unruly people about Stoke, Wearham, Wretton, fee, co.
Norfolk, have riotously thrown down the dikes and fences belonging
to the Adventurers' lands, and disturb divers therein, you are to
order the commander of the troop of horse in the Isle of Ely and co.
Cambridge to repair to those parts, disperse all unlawful assemblies,
and assist the justices of the peace and other magistrates in bringing
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the offenders to punishment, and to prevent the like in future. If
any wrong be done to the people, they shall be righted, if complaint
be made in a regular way. [/. 69, j). 10.]
May 2. 1, Charles Longland to the Admiralty and Navy Commissioners.
Leghorn. Capt. Badiley's bill for 12,000 dollars having miscarried, I have
drawn up an account of my disbursements for your ships and their
provisions, since Capt. Appleton came into this port, whereby it will
be seen that I am in disburse for more than that sum, and therefore
I desire you to order payment thereof, upon receipt of this, to John
Hallet, merchant, at 6s. ScZ. per dollar, amounting to 3,1 50L I have
paid the men of the Leopard for clothing, and fed 290 sound
and 90 wounded turned on shore here, and transported them to
Venice and Messina, and am also in disburse for imprest money
for the ships taken up for the service. When all the accounts are
perfected I will again draw upon you. The ships are departing
from Venice, and the Dutch men-of-war here are going towards the
Straits, but whether the Leopard will stay here I do not know.
W\ 'pages. With copy of Ms letter of 28 April.] Enclosed,
1. I. Bill of exchange by Longland for 3,1 50?., payable at sight to
John Hallet. — Leghorn, 2 May 1653. [Scrap.]
May 2. 2. John Poortmans to R6bt. Blackborne. The unexpected sailing
The Eesolution, of the fleet of 80 Sail to the Texel was occasioned by seeing a fleet
North iToreiand o^ 1^ ^^^^> which turned out to be Hamburghers, but they had seen
70 Dutch men-of-war, under Admiral Van Tromp, 12 leagues from
there on the 30th ult., and he expected 30 or 40 more from the Flie,
under De Witt. A council of war was thereupon held, and it was
resolved to fight them upon their own coast. All the captains were
willing to engage, not looking to their own strength, but to the
Lord's. [1 page.]
May 2. Assignment from Eichard Deacon, clothworker, to Wm. Ince,
Salter, both citizens of London, of the remainder of a lease for 23
years from Michaelmas 1648, of a messuage in Clement's Inn Fields,
in the parish of St. Clement Danes, oo. Middlesex, fronting west-
ward, towards Clare Street, rent 301. a year, for the sum of 601.
[Parchment. Interregnum, Box 1, No. 12.]
May 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. To write to the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Chester
Castle, or the storekeeper, to certify how many barrels of gun-
powder he has sent to Ireland on the Council's order of May 3, and
to state the condition of that castle, and the supply that will be
required, and the reasons for requiring it.
2. Major-Gen. Harrison and Mr. Bennet to confer with the Com-
missioners for inspecting the Treasuries concerning the state thereof,
and deliver their report this afternoon.
3. Order that, — whereas by order of Parliament of 26 November
1652, the assessment laid on Scotland 18 February 1652 was con-
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May 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
tinued till 1 November, and then till 1 May — it be now continued
till 1 November next, with the same limitations and abatements as
before ; and that this order be sent to Lieut.-Col. Lilburne, who is to
see it executed, and also the order for continuance of judicatories
in Scotland.
4. Order that — whereas the late Parliament Commissioners for
Scotland nominated Commissioners and visitors of the Universities,
colleges, and places of learning, Commissioners for administration
of justice in causes civil and criminal, and sheriffs and commissaries
in several freedoms and limits — these respective Commissioners con-
tinue to act till 1 November next, and no longer, and that the Com-
missioners for judicature perform their several orders and instruc-
tions, and receive the fees, salaries, and allowances granted them
by Parliament.
7. Cols. Richard Ingoldsby, Berkstead Lieutenant of the Tower,
Phillip Jones, Goffe, Smith, and Ralph Harrison, John Upton, and
Lieut.-Col. Salmon, to be a Committee for Scotch and Irish Affairs,
and to meet on Thursday morning in the Chair Chamber.
8. The business depending before the former Committee referred
to the said Committee, who are to consider and report on aU save
what concerns the island of Shetland, and the lands of Mr. Sw3Titon,
the Earl of Clanrickard, Col. Bourke, and the Isle of Man, the papers
concerning which are to be returned to Council.
9. The Navy Commissioners to order the press-masters and those
who have authority to impress men for the fleet, not to impress
men from the ketches, which at this season supply London with
mackerel, the Lord Mayor having recommended the matter to
Council, as that wherein the good of the city is much concerned.
[Also Vol. XXXVL, A^'os. 3, 4. /. 69, pp. 42-46.]
May 3.
Minehead.
May 3.
Dover.
5. Thos. Hewitt and Jno. Pene to the Navy Commissioners. We
asked for letters of credit, without which we could not press at Swan-
sea, so we have returned to the press at Barnstaple, and thence to
Bridgwater, and on to London. We shall make diligent search after
those who have deserted after receiving impress and conduct money,
so that they may be proceeded against. TJpwards of 330 have been
pressed by us since coming from London. We in the country are
much amazed at the dissolving of Parliament. The honest party
hope better times thereby, but the time-servers are startled, and the
malignants perplexed. [ [f page.']
6. Rowland Humphrey to Thos. Smith, Navy Commissioner. I
send a muster book of the Nonsuch ketch. I have been attending
the Generals till April 17, and then they sent me and Capt. Vessey
to cruise on the French coast. We only met two Burlington
colliers, laden for St. Valery's. On the 24th, we made for the Isle
of Wight, but were driven to the Downs. We met Vice-Admiral
Penn's fleet on the back of the Goodwin, and ho sent us to the
Generals, who came out of Stoke's Bay on the 23rd. On the 29th,
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both fleets met, with much joy and cheerfulness, and the Generals
ordered us to Dover to victual, and then to repair to them. They
passed Dover May 1. [| fageJ]
May 4. Council of State. Day's "Proceedings.
1. To write to the deputies of Scotland that Council has under
consideration the contiiluing of the civil government and assess-
ments, and in case they have anything to communicate thereupon,
some of the Council will meet such of their members as they like to
send, at 3 p.m. on Friday at Whitehall.
2. Major-General Harrison and Mr. Carew to consider the state
of the excise, and confer with fit persons thereupon, and report what
should be done. [Also Vol. XXXVI., No. 7.]
3. Major-General Desborow and Col. Bennet to draw up an
instrument for continuing the power, rules, and Commissioners in
the last Act of assessment for raising 12,000?. a month, leaving a
blank for the time, with power to send for and employ Capt. Deane
and other suitable persons. [/. 69, p. 18.]
May 4. 8. Petition of Edmund Felton to.Lord General Cromwell, for leave
to ride in his regiment of Life Guards. Has spent much time and
money to do the State service by his inventions, but has not been
able to get a trial thereof, nor for the last 12 years obtain justice
against that great malignant, the late Sir Hen. SpiUer, for great
oppressions and losses which were set out in books printed and
twice presented to each member of the Parliament, including his
Excellency. [-1 page.]
May 4. 9. Account by the Commissioners of Prize Goods of the mal-
practices of Otho George and others interested in the three silver
ships, Salvador, Samson, and George. That they made the purser
alter his book, taking out the names of all Hollanders and Zea-
landers, and inserting others. That they threw letters overboard tied
to an iron bar, on coming into the Downs. That they threatened
and attacked the surgeon and others who could bear evidence against
them. That they said at Calais they were for Amsterdam, but
hearing of the war breaking out, said they were for Ostend. That
they altered their bills of lading, and tried to hide the silver. That
they contradict themselves in swearing, pretend to be Hamburghers,
though only speaking low Dutch, &c. &c. [3 pages.]
May 4. 10. Thos. Shewell to the Navy Commissioners. The seamen of
Bristol. the Discovery came to me for an answer to their petition. I ordered
them to go on board and obey their commanders, but they all
refused to go to sea without money. I had a guard of soldiers
ready, told the captain to point the leading spirits, and three were
sent to the castle ; they are all quiet, but will not serve under Capt.
Marryott ; they complain of him and he of them. I have pressed
other men for the ship, and sent these to Poutsmouth. As the three
committed are now very submissive, I beg you will order their dis-
charge, unless you think it would be an ill jirecedent. [1 page.]
5. U
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May 4. H. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis-
sioners consider a letter annexed, and give order therein. [1^ pages.]
Enclosing,
11. I. The Oenerals \at sea to the Ackniralty Commissioners],
As to the mutinous carriage of the Discovery's men, we
think in the present state of affairs that, as they have been
long on shore, and have run into debt, they sJiould have
two months' pay and be ordered to come aboard to us, to
prevent discontent. — 1 May 1653 [^ pcoge-]
May 4. 12. John Carter to the Navy Commissioners. I have'pressed 114
Deal. men in the places I was sent to, but those at Hastings have not
pressed a man, and I could only press 2 there ; so you may judge of
their love to you. There are 33 vessels- at Brighton and they have but
10 men in the ser^^ce. I hope to man the Golden Cock when she is
afloat, and to press them before would be loss of money, as we should
get none of them. I have received 10 sick men from the fleet, and
orders from Major Bourne to provide for them. I want to know
what is to be allowed for them. There are five private men-of-war
here, three from Dover and two from Rye, who receive and hide the
seamen as long as there is any press in the town. When they are
out at sea, one of your fi-igates should take most of their men, for
they all have aboard men to whom I have given press and conduct-
money. I want money, having paid ISl. and being at 4<l. a week
charge. What shall I give soldiers and seamen discharged for sick-
ness, but without certificates for relief? I put in prison at Hythe
two men whom I had pressed at Rye and sent to Chatham, but
I met them again going for Dover, and put them in prison there.
I wish you to ask the Mayor of Hythe how they came be set at
liberty. [1 page.]
May 4. 13. Capt. Jno. Topping to the Admiralty Commissioners. As
Tynemouth you approve the course taken with the mutinous seamen of Robt.
Cast e. Cockerel], master of the Robert of Ipswich, I have ordered Capt.
Thos. Wilkes to secure them and send them to you. He sailed on
the 3rd, convoying 150 colliers. To-day 50 light-ships came in from
the south. The Council of State has ordered the staying of all
vessels here for a convoy, as seamen are always ready to sail again,
though it be into the enemy's mouth. Please to send a special order
for their stay. By order of the late Council of State, I took bond
of a Ljmn merchant to appear before them for drinking the health
of Van Tromp and De Witt, and abusing the Custom House ofiicers
at Newcastle, who reported him. [1 page.] Enclosing,
13. I. Statement by Robert Oockerell, that his men being stopped
for want of wind, all threatened to desert unless paid 10s.
each more than the price agreed on, though he offered to
give them what other masters paid. They said they would
cdme on shore, induce others to do the same, come up to
London, and serve on the State's ships. — 20 April 1653.
m pages.]
STATE PAPERS. 307
lGo3. "^OL. XXXVI.
May 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Admiralty Commissioners to consider the usefulness of
Dover pier for pubHc service, and how far the State is obliged to be
at the charge of repairing it, and to report.
2. The searchers and other officers who have seized the 1,5001.
in gold at Dover, put aboard a ship to be transported, to effectually
prosecute the same at law, that it may be brought to a speedy
judgment.
3. The persons appointed by Council to consider the manner of
taking the accounts of the commonwealth are to proceed with the
particulars clearly excepted from the Act of general pardon, and
Council will consider the other particulars now presented.
4. The 50 Dutch prisoners sent to Marlborough to be removed to
Reading in Berks, owing to a great loss by fire which the town of
Marlborough has had. The Mayor to see that the prisoners are safely
conducted.
5. To write to the Mayor of Reading of the coming of the said
prisoners, and that 6c?. a day is allowed for their maintenance, to be
paid by the Commissioners for Dutch Prizes, and to desire him to
provide lodgings for them.
6. Major-General Lambert and Mr. Strickland to go to Lord
Fairfax, with the complaints concerning the Isle of Man, and the
papers in Council concerning the matter to be given them.
7. The bear baiting, buU baiting, and plajdng for prizes by fencers
hitherto practised in South wark and other places, which have
caused great evils and abominations, to be suppressed from this
time. Cols. Cooper and Pride, Mi-. Hyland, and Major Allen to
carry out this order.
8. The petition of Dr. Gourdon'a patients in Ely House to be sent
to the persons to whom it was referred, who are to examine the
condition of Ely House, and certify.
9. Mr. Blackborne to speak with Robert Downe concerning some
captives at SaUy in Barbary, and to make an agreement with him
concerning their redemption, and report. [Also Vol. XXXVI.,
No. 14.]
10. The persons appointed to examine the state of the prison of
the Upper Bench to consider the petition of the prisoners for debt
at Ludgate, and to examine the state of that prison.
11, 12, 13. William Roweto be continued in the same employment
in the present Committee of Scotch and Irish Affairs as in the late
Committee for six months, from June 1st, and to be paid 300?. a
year out of the Council's exigency money ; the six months up to
1 June, to be paid for at the former rate.
14. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the messenger that brought the
letter from the States General of the United Provinces that CouncU
intend sending an answer by a messenger of their own, and that his
stay here is no longer necessary. [J. 69, pp. 20-23.]
May 5. 15. John Poortmans to [Robt. Blackborne]. The fleet have taken
The Resolution, 54 Dutch fisher boats since arriving off the coast, and sent their
^ thTrexer" ""6^ ^o™e ^y a council of war. The fishermen say that Van Tromp
u 2
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Portsmouth.
May 5,
Bristol.
May 5.
Bristol.
May 5.
May 5.
Vol. XXXVI.
has gone northward with a fleet of 80 men-of-war and 200 merchant
ships, and we are making all the sail we can after him, and hope to
overtake him at Shetland or thereabouts. I will send a list of the
English fleet by the next, as perfect as I can. We shall do little
abroad unless those that fear the Lord wrestle in prayer for us at
home. [1 page.]
16. John Holt to Rob. Blackborne. On reference from the Admi-
ralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners, as to what rent
was to be paid to Mrs. Boate for her house at Portsmouth, they
certified 221. 10s., she paying all taxes. I hope an order will be
obtained from the Admiralty Committee to that effect, [f page.]
17. Capt. Thos. Marryott to Generals Deane and Blake. As our
men appear sorry for what they have done, and are willing to come
on board, and as the three in prison are also penitent, I desire their
oflTence may be passed over, and they will take this as a warning.
We are taking our guns and shot on board, and I hope to make up
my number of men this week, [f j'^age.]
18. Capt. Thos. Marryott to the Navy Commissioners. To the
same eflPect. Most of the men are willing to come on board, and the
rest have tickets for Portsmouth, and indeed I do not want them on
board. [| page.]
19. Hen. Roach and William Wood to the [Navy Commissioners].
We Jiope the ship bound for Scotland will be ready in five or six
days. Please send one of your own ofiicers to procure an order
from the Lord General to Col. Fitch, or his deputy at Inverness, to
put into his hands 400L or 500L to pay for labour, land carriage,
ancl the masts, to be paid by our orders, ^01. or (501. at a time, as the
men require it ; also let there be a guard, if the country is not
quiet. [^ page.]
Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
20. That 180 soldiers, whom Col. Pride is desired to draw out of
his regiment, be sent down to the Hope, for manning of ships
named, and that the Navy Coriimissioners take care to provide
vessels to convey them thither, [f page.]
21. That the annexed lists be referred to the Navy Commis-
sioners, who are to make out a bill to Lieut. -Col. Worsley for
6.U. 13s. 2d. spent for shirts for the soldiers sent to sea from the
Lord General's foot regiment, and to order the clerks of the check on
the ships where the soldiers serve to charge the sums upon them,
that they may be deducted at their payment. [1 2^age.]
22. That such of the commanders and officers in a list given as are
in town attend at the Admiralty Chamber, Whitehall, at 3 p.m.
to-day. [^page.] Enclosing,
22. I. List of 23 ships, tuitli names o/19 captains and 12 liev,-
tenants. [1 page.]
STATE PAPERS. 309
1653. Vol. XXXVI.
May 5. 23. Miles Woodshaw to Lord Conway. I waited by your order
London. on Col. Cromwell, who was with the Lord General yesterday, and
acquainted him with your business, but my lord desired to be excused
for four or five days, because of urgent business ; so the colonel has
resolved not to give it to him until he is sure he has time to read it
and consider. I will not fail to get you a copy of the bond when it
is time, but there is no hope of it at present, as they are taken up
with other business.
I am glad to hear Mr. Conway has made so good an end of his
business, and I hope he will soon return. Mr. Fremantle presents
his duty ; he is not strong enough to ride so far, and his clothes
are not good enough to wait on you ; but if you will order some for
him, he may be the better able to wait on you.
Pray recommend my brother Wallace as a servant in a noble
family, for which he is very fit. I cannot command 51. of all that is
owing me, nor sell to have advantage the things you left in my hand,
but I have taken some money on them, for present need. [1 pa^'fi.]
May 6. 24, Petition of the Merchant Adventurers to the Council of State.
By two obsolete statutes of 27 and 33 Hen. VIIL, no cloth above 4L
in value was allowed to be exported unbarbed and unshorn, but the
increase in the price of wools, and the decrease in the standard of
money since then has been such that these statutes h^jve been dis-
pensed with, as injurious to the Customs, and also to the clothmakers
and merchants, and licenses were granted to the fellowship, or to noble
persons at Court till 6 Eliz., when the Queen granted the company a
license to export 30,000 cloths a year, 5,000 of any price, and
25,000 not to exceed 61., unbarbed and unshorn.
In 8 Eliz. Parliament ordered that for every 9 cloths exported
undressed, one should be taken dressed. By these statutes, the
London cloth workers prosecute one of our members, Thos. Stubbing,
in the Upper Bench, and wiU. obtain a verdict against him by the
letter of the law, and so against the whole fellowship, for his case is
every man's case, and by revival of these laws, the trade in white
cloth, which employs thousands of poor, must stand still, for strangers
will not buy dressed white cloth. We beg a prohibition to the
Clothworkers' Company, and Nathan Neale, their informer, to prose-
cute the case further, till it has been fully heard before Council, or
we may be vexed every hour on obsolete penal laws. Signed Sam.
Avery, governor. [1 sheet]
May C. Order that Nathan Neale, mentioned in the petition, attend
Council on Monday at 1 0 a.m.
Also that the statutes mentioned in the petition, and what is offered
against them, be referred to fit persons to be appointed to consider
thi^ matter and the state of trade in the commonwealth, and upon
hearing both parties, they are to report. [/. C9, j-:'. 24.]
[May 6.] 25. Petition of William Pennoyer and Rich. Hill, merchants of
London, to the Council of State, for a warrant to enable their two
vessels, with 12 and 16 men, laden with dried fish from Newfound-
land, to pass to Spain and Italy. Have twice before taken up ships
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for transporting the fish bought last May, but they were detained
and employed for the service. Run the risk of losing their goods
which are of a perishable nature. [1 page.}
May 6. 25. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [| page
Also I. 69, j3. 25.]
May 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Sir Gilbert Pickering to be President of the Council for the
next week.
3. The members to consider fit persons to be Commissioners for
Trade, and to bring in names on Tuesday.
5. The bail given by Capt. Saltonstall in the Admiralty Court in
reference to his trial to be discharged. The Admiralty Judges to be
informed thereof.
6. To write to Resident Bradshaw to order him to renew his
demand to the Senate of Hamburg for the cloth ship taken in the
Elbe, and to insist upon an answer. A paper to be sent to the
Resident from Hamburg here to the same effect.
7. The Admiralty Commissioners to appoint a fit convoy to bring
the ship Loyalty from Calais, and the petition from persons interested
in the ship to be sent them with this order.
8. The letter written by several Englishmen now prisoners in the
Low Countries to be sent to the Generals of the fleet, who are to con-
sider of fit exchanges for them, and give directions accordingly.
9. Robert Manley, merchant of London, to prove in the Admiralty
Court the loss he pretends to have sustained by the Dutch, and
upon the certificate thereof by the Admiralty Judges, Council will
consider his petition.
II. The business of Ireland to be resumed to-morrow.
12. The charge given in by Cheeseman -against Mr. Moyer and
others being but in general terms, nothing can be done until particu-
lars are received.
13. The petition of Joshua Joslyn, James Haviland, and Thos.
Merchant referred to Cornelius Holland and Cols. Goffe, Scroope,
and Bingham, who are to hear the parties concerned and report.
14. The petition concerning the tobacco in Gloucestershire to be
debated on Monday, and the article concerning the business to be
brought in to Council then.
17. Major-General Lambert and Mr. Strickland, to confer with
the Scotcla deputies in the Horse chamber on the present settlement
of the civil government and assessment in Scotland.
19. [John] Cofiy and [Martin] Brice to give good bail to appear
on summons of Council.
20, 21. Theodore Jennings to be committed to the Serjeant-at-
arms, for letting Francis Dowde, who was committed upon suppo-
sition of counterfeiting several warrants of Council, escape. Lieut.-
Col. Worsley and Thos. Margetts to examine him and other persons
concerning the business, and to report.
22. Council being informed of obstructions in the receipt of excise,
some of the Commissioners of Excise are to attend at 8 a.m. to-
STATE PAPERS. 311
1653. Vol. XXXVI.
May 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
morrow, bringing with them the grounds and reasons of the obstruc-
tions and the remedies they think fit to be applied.
23. The same order to be sent to —
The Commissioners of Customs.
The Commissioners for sale of and composition for delinquents'
lands.
The Commissioners for Dutch Prizes.
The Collectors of Prizes.
The Commissioners for sale of houses and parks.
24, 25. [Rich.] Bradshaw's biU for 2,000?. for powder and masts
to be accepted and paid, and he to be informed of this, -and that the
masts already bought will be fetched away ; but he is to be desired to
buy no more under 20 palms high, and ordered to buy 2,000 barrels
of powder at the rate of * * * [/. 69, pp. 24-29.]
May 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1, 2. Toby Bonnel to carry the letter to the Low Countries, to
have the same instructions as he had before, and to be allowed 501.
for his expenses.
3. The papers sent from Scotland by Col. Lilbume referred to the
Committee for Scotch and Irish Affairs, to report.
4. The petition of Seward Serkes and Ryend Serkes, with the
certificates of the Commissioners of Prize Goods, to be sent to the
Admiralty Judges, who are to proceed according to law.
5. The Commissioners from Drury House to be heard on Monday.
6. Sir Oliver Fleming and Mr. Thurloe to inform the commissary
of the Queen of Sweden residing here of the reasons why the State
was obliged to use the commodities of the ships from Sweden lately
arrived in the Downs, and that they will pay the full value.
7. The Master of the Mint to attend Coxmcil at 4 p.m.
9. The letter now read to the city of Emden to be sent by the
messenger who brought a letter from that city to Parliament.
10. The two petitions of James Wainwright and Henry Ballow
referred to the Customs' Commissioners, who are to examine the
business, and if they think fit, to admit of a post entry.
1 L The report concerning the Mint and Mr. Blondeau to be brought
in on Wednesday. Sir James Harrington to send the papers con-
cerning the business.
16. Bail to be given by John Coffy and Martin Brice for six
months.
17. The petition and remonstrance of the contracted farmers to be
considered when the bill concerning forests and chases is renewed.
18. Mr. Thurloe to write to the Governor of Calais in behalf of
Humphrey Taylor, merchant of London, in the name of Council, and
a paper concerning the same to be sent to M. Bourdeaux.
19. The carrying of inland letters, both private and public, to be
managed only by those authorised by the State.
AU [public] packets and letters, outward or inward, to be carried
free, whether they are extraordinary or ordinary.
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May 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
The inland Post Committee to consider what letters are to be con-
sidered public, and how the sending of private letters under public
packets may be prevented.
The postmasters and others employed by Mr. Prideaux to be
continued in their employment, if they will accept thereof, and such
others as are placed in the several stages, to be approved by the
General or Council.
The persons who are to manage the carriage of letters to be well
aifected, and to be responsible for their speedy and safe conveyance.
The Post Committee to fix the rates for private letters.
One or more packet boats to be maintained to go between Milford
and Waterford, and between Chester and Dublin, that weekly inter-
course may be continued between England and Ireland.
Posts to be established between Dover and Portsmouth, Ports-
mouth and Salisbury, London and Yarmouth, and Lancaster and
Carlisle.
The inland Post Committee to receive propositions for farming
the carrying of letters, and to consider if it be well to manage the
business by contract or on account, and to report what annual sum
shall be thought necessary for the management thereof by farming.
[Also Vol. XXXVI., No. 26a.]
20. Sir James Hope added to the Commission of Justice for
Scotland.
25. The Jesuits and seminary priests apprehended by a warrant
of the late Council of 13 April 1653, to be carried before the next
justices of peace, to be proceeded against according to law. [/. 69,
'pp. 30-38.]
May 7. 27- Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty Com-
The Resolution, mittee. The contract for the Giles being nearly expired, and her
victuals expended, we have ordered her to London, and taken 20
barrels of powder out of her for the fleet, for which we promised
ready money at 4L 12s. per barrel ; we therefore desire your order
to the Treasurer for payment. [| page.^
May 7. 28. Generals Deane and Monck to the Admiralty Committee. We
The lieKoiuiion, have sent in, by Capt. Toope of the Giles, two vessels with deals,
^ x'cwcaTt'le' °^® °^ wliich is a Hollander, and the other pretends to belong to
Nieuport ; but if she does not prove a prize, her deals may be bought ;
also some Dutch prisoners belonging to a man-of-war for your
disposal. [|- page.]
May 7. 29. Capt. Eobert Clarke to the Navy Commissioners. I have
Deal. come in by order of the Generals to Major Boume, and will make all
despatch for Chatham. I parted from the fleet off" the Texel on
Friday the 5th, the Holland fleet having sailed 16 hours before we
came in. Our fleet has gone northward after them. The report of
an engagement is false, but we took some 50 sea busses, and a small
man-of-war of six guns, [f ^^ragfc]
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Vol. XXXVI.
May 7. 30. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. I perceive
Deal. you have not received my account of the goods I purchased from
the Swedes ; it cannot be prejudicial to the State, although I acted
on my own judgment. The Merlin has returned from Dunkirk with
a convoy of six or seven vessels, with tar, pitch, and hemp, and
left there seven or eight great ships from Sweden and Hamburg with
similar goods, intending to ship them over hither in small vessels,
which will make these stores cheaper daily. There are sick men
sent on shore, and now under the care of Mr. Carter, but no orders
for their supply. Pray say what allowance they shoiild have. I
heard last night that our fleet was engaged with the Dutch off
Scheveling Bay, but can hear no further. [1 pagel\
May 7. ' 31. Petition of Jonas Grosvenear, gentleman, and 28 other youths
of Wolverhampton, co. Stafford, to the " worthily renowned " Lord
Gen. Cromwell. On " the happy tidings of that most glorious and
never-to-be-forgotten achievement of dissolving the late Parlia-
ment," we did, oh May 2 last, erect a May-pole, being an ancient
custom, for no purpose but to express our great joy for that most
noble performance of the army. But this action was distasted by
our ministers, two most rigid and malicious presbyters, whose
privsjte consultation and purchase and storing of arms may be more
dangerous than our inoffensive solace. These men say that the
cause we allege for setting up the pole " was rather matter of
humiliation than congratulation," and have so highly incensed the
justices of peace of the county that we were summoned before
them. Nothing of misdemeanour was proved against us, and then
they urged us extremely to take an oath to answer certain questions.
We refused this, fearing a trap, and then they issued warrants to
apprehend us.
We beg not to be ruined to satisfy their thirst of revenge, nor
exposed to the tyranny of those whom nothing will satisfy but a
power of regulating all men by the square of their own private
fancies.
We will ever serve you with life and fortune, and pray for the
prosperity of your noble and worthy enterprises. [1 slieet!\
May 8. 32. Certificate by Capt. Rich. Badiley that the Peregrine, John
London. Wood commander, was hired for the service by Charles Longland,
while she lay in Leghorn Mould, last October, at 3^. 15s. a month.
That the captain had liberty to entertain 108 men, and whatever
were wanting of that number, an abatement of. 45s. a head per
month was to be made. That the commander and her company
were very ready to follow the orders given them, and showed great
courage before the dispute. That on March 4 last, after her main
and mizen mast had been shot, and most of her men slain or
wounded, she surrendered to the enemy, when these who were
appointed for her relief did not prosecute what was expected of
them, [f page.']
32. I. Depositions on interrogatories of John Butt, oj ReclrithWall,
Surrey, carpenter of the Peregrine, on behalf of Saml.
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1653. ^^^- XXXVI.
Wilson and other ownexs. Was shipped for a voyage
from London for Venice, &c., and on entering Leghorn,
the ship was taken up to serve the State against the Dutch.
Slie was 300 tons burden, and carried 32 pieces of
ordnance. On March 4i last, she and five other ships,
being in Leghorn Road, were met with and set upon by
27 Butch men-of-war, and a sharp and bloody fight
ensued for seven hours, in which Capt. Wood and his com-
pany behaved them,selves very stoutly, and like English-
m,en ; but the captain and 20 of Ms men were hilled,
many more wounded, and the ship vjas much torn and
battered. Her company defended her until she tuas
boarded, and ready to be overmastered by three Holland
men-of-war, and there not bein^ men enough left to stand
by her guns, and no means of escaping, she being brought
to a wreck and not fit for service or resistance, she was
entered and taken by the Butch.
Before the fight she was worth, with her furniture,
4,500Z. The fitting out and providing her with victuals,
furniture, &c. in the Straits for her voyage stood the
owners in much more than it would have cost in
England, more particularly the carpenters' luork and
materials, the cost of which vjas double to what it would
have been in England. With similar depositions of
Isaac Jacquett, of Plymouth, late boatswain, and Gregory
Bernard, of Limehouse, late steward of the said ship, —
May 5, 1653. [Copies, 10 pagesi\
May 8. 33. Major N. Bourne to the Navy Commissioiiers. The Reserve,
Deal. Capt. Clarke, has come in from the Texel, where he left our fleet
going on Friday at 4 p.m., nine leagues ofi' the Texel, sailing
towards Shetland, hearing that the Dutch fleet of 80 sail were gone
there the day before. I want a ship to carry masts and yards, to go
to the Humber with the provision ships for the fleet ; also orders
how to dispose of the Cock now in the Downs, which wiU be ready
in four or five days. [| page.']
May 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Gualter Frost to be assistant to Mr. Thurloe, secretary of
Council.
2. On the address from the Governor of Upnor Castle about
repairing that part of the castle which was burnt, Mr. Pett, Major
Bourne, and Mr. Taylor are to view the castle, and state of what
service it would be to the navy, with the reasons of their opinions.
3. Major Bourne to view Dover pier, and certify of what use it
would be in the public service, and how far the State is obliged
to be at the charge of repairing it. [Also Vol. XXXVI.,
Nos. 34, 35.]
4. To write Major Bourne that there is a richly laden English
vessel at Calais, bound for London, and he is to appoint a convoy,
with respect to the orders given by the Generals.
STATE PAPERS.
315
1653.
May 9.
May 9.
Whitehall.
May 9.
Whitehall.
Vol. XXXVI.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
5. The Act whereby the Admiralty Commissioners and the Com-
missioners for Inspection sit to be brought in this afternoon.
6. The Commissioners of Dutch Prizes to attend this afternoon,
to state why they do not deliver the gold according to the order
of the former Council.
7. Major-General Harrison and Col. Bennet to confer with those
persons sent from Marlborough, concerning the nominating of a Com-
mittee to make a collection throughout the nation for those who
have suifered by the late fire, and to report the names to Council.
8. A letter to be prepared to the Lord Mayor of London, and to the
mayors of boroughs and towns, and to the sheriffs, and justices of the
peace in the respective counties, to farther this collection, leaving a
blank for the names of those to whom the money is to be paid.
[/. 69, pp. 39-41.]
Council of State to the Commissioners for sale of Prize Goods.
An order was given to the Commissioners for Dutch Prizes,
on an order in the Admiralty Court, to restore the gold in the
Christina and North Copping, which was laid up in the Tower for
security; but this having been delayed, the Queen of Sweden's
commissary residing here has applied to Council for its confirmation.
There being no reason for its detention, you are to restore it accord-
ing to former order. [J. 69, p. 41.]
36. Admiralty Committee to the Generals at sea. Since your
sailing from the Downs, we have endeavoured to get the pro-
visions you wrote for ready to foUow the fleet, as will be
seen by the enclosed particular of such vessels as are to sail with
Capt. Strong on Thxirsday. We have obtained my Lord's warrant
for 140 barrels of powder from Hull, which Capt. Strong wiU take
in there, and call at Yarmouth for the powder that came from Scar-
borough, and for the 120 barrels that were to be supplied from Har-
wich and Yarmouth, which with the 200 sent by the Sapphire,
and .500 that Col. Lilburne is to furnish you in Scotland, will be a
competent proportion for the present occasion.
We have written to Hull and Newcastle, and to the Commissioners
at Leith, for speedily impressing such men as can be raised in those
parts, and hope they will put them on board such of the ships as
touch at any of those places ; Col. Lilburne has orders from the
General to have a regiment of land soldiers ready on the coast of
Scotland, for your further supply if need require, and the victuallers
have appointed Mr. Eldred at Leith to furnish you with water, for
the hastening of which we have entreated the Commissioners there
to contribute their utmost assistance, as also for employing
some ketches upon that coast for gaining intelhgence from you, and
also of the enemies' motion. The 300 landmen put on board the
merchant ships in the Hope shall be sent on board the ships that
accompany Capt. Strong, and we believe that within a few days,
there may be at least 20 more ships ready to sail, in which respect,
as also of the probability of Capt. Badiley's arrival in the Channel
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ere long, we should be glad instructions were sent for their disposal.
What further supplies shall be wanting for the fleet, in case you
apprehend your stay may be long in those parts, upon notice of the
particulars, we will endeavour to provide and despatch. \_Gopy,
1 page.']
May 9.
Yai-moiith.
May 9.
Yarmouth.
37. Rob. Harmer and John Arnold, bailiflls of Great Yarmouth,
to the Admiralty Committee. We have heard but little of the
fleet. Capt. Wetwang, of the Sparrow, has taken two private
Dutch men-of-war, and sent one to Bridlington and the other to
Lynn. He spoke yesterday with the Sapphire, seven leagues ofi"
the Spurn. She was hastening with 12 other ships after the fleet,
which has taken 40 or 50 Flemish pinks. Divers Dutchmen taken
at sea have been brought in here, and many more may come ; what
is to be done with them ? We find the English taken by the
Dutch ar(; put into chains, kept close prisoners, and inhumanly used,
and they have now upwards of 70 Yarmouth men in prison at
Amsterdam, whose pitiful condition may be seen by a letter we send
you, and for whose deliverance we beg some means may be used.
[1 page. See pp. 287-8, supra.l
38. Wm. Bui'ton to the Admiralty Commissioners. The vessel
that carried the packet has returned, and as shfe could not find
the fleet, gave it to Capt. Dornford, of the Portsmouth, who was
going after them with five frigates and two fire-ships. We heard
that Van Tromp sailed from Goree on Wednesday, and our fieet
were within eight hours' sail of them ; also that he heard many
guns go on Friday, and believed the fleets were engaged. This
morning Capt. Wilkes has come in, and delivered me 72 barrels of
powder, and says the Tenth Whelp has a larger quantity on board,
but he could not overtake him. I told Capt. Wilkinson of the
Weymouth, who has gone to London with two vessels with guns, to
call at Harwich for 20 barrels more, and bring them to Yarmouth.
[1 page.}
39. Capt. William Wildey to the Admiralty Committee. I waited on
General Blake in the Hope, and am now attending his commands.
The ships that came last want men and victuals, as also gunners
and gunners' stores. The 300 soldiers of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment
have been put on board the victualling ships, by Commissioner Pett's
order. [§ page.]
May 9. 40. Capt. Phil. Holland to Lord General Cromwell, Whitehall.
The Assurance. "We had an order on May 1 to go to the fieet on the coast of Holland,
but hearing on the 7th from Capt. Clarke, of the Reserve, whom we
met 12 leagues off" the Maese, that it had gone for Shotland, we
made for Hull by a verbal order from the Generals, given us by him ;
but the wind shifting, we were constrained to ply to Scarborough,
because the vessels along with us could not hold up. [| page.]
May 9. 41. Capt. Thos. Marryott to the Navy Commissioners. Mr. Shewell
Bristol. and I have pressed many men here, but hardly one in 10 appear.
May 9.
8 p.m.,
Gravesend.
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Ships come in daily, but there is hardly a man to be got out of them ;
they set them ashore five or six miles beyond Kingroad, where a
point of land prevents our seeing them, and come in with the master
and officers, a few boys, and perhaps some passengers ; (Noted,
Make application to the mayor and justices). 80 ought to have been
got out of these ships, and there are not 10. If you meet a man
in the streets and give him money, he promises to come, but he
hides. We cannot carry them with us, and while we are pressing
one, another runs away. The Act is strict, but will be little minded
unless some are made examples. I think the goods of those that
hide should be stayed, as most of them have adventures on their
ship,s, and then they must appear, and wages are due to 100 of
them.
Three ships came in last night, but we got only four men. The
officers father their chests or they are empty ; the masters are in
fault ; they might keep tlieir boats on board, and not suffer the men
, to go to shore. Mr. Shewell thinks there are 500 now in the city.
We are taking our guns and ammunition, and shall be ready next
week. We have given tickets for Portsmouth to 20 or 25 of our men,
who were obstinate, and would not go on board without money,
thinking they might as well absent themselves there as here. They
had gone before we received your letter that they should have two
or three months' pay to redeem their clothes and reckonings with
their hosts, but it is very welcome news at their quarters, for the
women were bringing in their bills, and are glad to get some of their
money. The men that are in prison are sorry for what they have
done, and promise not to do the like. Pray release them, and take
them on again at Portsmouth. [2 pages.]
May 9. 42. Charles Longland to Col. Geo. Thompson. I Avrote you 14
Leghorn. days since what information I had of this Prince's interests, in case
Holland should have declared for the King of Scots. His carriage
has been very suitable thereto, especially in thrusting out of port
the State's ships into the jaws of the enemy, of aU passages of which
I gave the State a weekly account, and have been very chary not to
aggi'avate anything, whereby any bre&,ch might happen.
I know the State will consider all things, and in their wisdom do
what is most convenient ; meantime Capt. Badiley will give you a
fuller relation, but I will give you my opinion freely, as you allow it,
that the Duke, seeing our ships lying in this port and Longonc
besieged by a potent enemy eight months, and without the least
show of succour from England, did what is usual in the world, join
himself with the strongest, and expel our ships from his port. I
know that the great occasion the State has in the Channel must and
ought to be first provided for, yet I am confident four sail sent hither
last December, with 500 supernumerary men, had rendered our
ships masters of these seas, which is the centre of trade, and the
public theatre looked upon by all the world ; so that if you intend
to maintain trade, which is a great part of our nation's happiness,
it will be as necessary to keep a good fleet in the Straits as in the
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Narrow Seas. If at this present the State send out but 20 sail,
with commanders that are fighting men, I am confident they may
destroy all the Dutch in these seas, and make themselves masters
thereof.
Here are at present 14 Dutch men-of-war, amongst which is the
Leopard, which has not above 70 men on board, and the rest are
very slightly manned, they having lost many men in these two
fights. Nine of their ships are gone for the Levant, to meet the
Venice ships, who departed thence on the 2nd instant, intending for
Alicant, to join with what ships the State sends into those seas,
or in want thereof, to go directly home.
The State ordered me to provide 4,000 barrels of powder, if to be
had at il. 10s. per barrel ; it is now preparing, and if no ships are
sent out to take it in, I hope they wiU send order for its disposal ;
if a larger quantity is required, I will go on providing of it. We
understand there are some overtures of a treaty between the two
commonwealths, which I hope will take effect. [2 pages.]
May 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Col. Bingham to attend Council at Whitehall at 3 p.m.
2. The business concerning writs of error to be considered to-
morrow.
4. The Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider and report what
should be done concerning the settlement of the Isle of Jersey, and
what relates to the examining of the account of Charles Maret,
receiver of the revenue there.
5. Mr. Thurloe to confer with Mr Bence, Mr. Moyer, and Capt.
Ryder, concerning the returning of the 15,000L now at Deal,
appointed for the redeeming of English captives, to some place in
Italy, where it is to be used for that purpose, and to report.
6. 7. The petitions of Lewis Parent, and of the English merchants
trading in France, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who
are to examine and report. Sir William Constable and Cols. Ingoldsby
and Rich added to that Committee. [/. 69, |jj3. 43, 44.]
May 10. 43. Major N . Bourne to the Navy Commissioners. The Phoenix and
The Phcenix, Constant WarwickThave come in, with some other ships which may
Downs. prove prizes. They left Capt. Badiley with four ships and several
merchant ships. I have sent to the Admiralty Committee for orders,
so that they may not lose any time. If it blows southerly, I shall
encourage them to come to Lee Road. [| page.]
May 10. 44. Generals Deane and Monck to the Admiralty Committee.
The Resolution, We are on the Scotch coast, looking after the Dutch fleet, but have
Aberdeen "^^ i^^^sh news. We wiU leave orders at'Tantallon, Aberdeen, and
Dunottar Castle, for aU ships coming that way to join us, and shall
take in water here. We desire you mil not forget to send us a
provision of victuals, &c., otherwise we shall be forced to come in
within two months. The water ships can come with them.
[1 page.]
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May 10. 45. John Poortmans to Robert Blackbome. We have got so far
The Resolution, in pursuance of the last results of a council of war, and are taking
Aberdeen. ^ -water. We have no further intelligence of the Dutch fleet than
what was received from the fishermen taken on the coast of HoUand.
[i pa^e.]
May 10. 46. Capt. Robt. Wilkinson to the Admiralty Committee. I have
Harwich, arrived safe with my convoys. Since I left Yarmouth Roads, I
spoke with some vessels at sea, who told me of six Holland ships of
war off Orfordness ; one of them oflPered me battle, thinking to sur-
prise some of my convoys, but after receiving six shots he, like a
valiant Hollander, ran away. Now that our fleets are to the northward,
there are several private men-of-war from Flushing upon the coast,
and as they may do much harm, a man-of-war ought to be sent to
look after them. I am forced here by winds, but hope soon to sail
for London! [f page, with shorthand notes of a reply.~\
May 10. 47. Order in the Admiralty Committee, on the propositions
agreed upon between them and the Generals, that the officers of land
soldiers {i.e., a serjeant and two corporals for each 60 men) who have
been employed since 6 February shall receive pay as at land, accord-
ing to the establishment before the last augmentation, viz.. Is. Qd.
a day for a serjeant and 12c?. for a corporal. The Navy Commis-
sioners to make allowance accordingly, in pursuance of an order of
Council. [| page.']
May 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The letter now read to the Generals of the fleet approved, and
to be signed, and sent.
8. The trustees of Drury House to attend Council at 3 p.m.
4. Mr. Thurloe to prepare a letter to be signed by the Lord General,
to be sent to the Lord Commissioners of the Great Seal, to represent
the inconvenience of granting writs of error frequently, and to re-
quest them to forbear granting any more, according to a late Act
of Parliament.
5. Col. Pride and Lieut.-Col. Worsely to confer with the Admiralty
Commissioners this afternoon.
7. Col. Goffe, Col. Kelsey, — Haynes, Capt. BlackweU, Capt.
Deane,Mr. Hutchinson, and Mr. Jackson, to consider howthe Treasuries
of the commonwealth may be best managed, and to report with all
convenient speed.
8, 9. Approval of Major-Gen. Lambert's conduct in apprehending
some persons who had appointed the fighting of a duel, and Major-
Gen. Desborow and Col. Bennet to examine the business of the
challenge made and accepted, and report.
10. The Commissioners for sale of Prize Goods to send to Coimcil
every Monday an account of what money they have each week
received and disbursed, and what ready money remains in their
hands.
11. Viscount Lisle to be heard in Council at 5 p.m, to-morrow.
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May 11. CoxjNOiL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cowi.)
12. Major-Generals Lambert and Harrison, Mr. Strickland, and
Col. Bennet to consider the paper read this day from the Commis-
sioners for sale of Prize Goods on the proceedings in the Admiralty
Court, with the papers from the Inspection Commissioners relating
to matters of that nature, to confer with the Admiralty Judges, the
Prize Goods' Commissioners, and other persons, and upon considera-
tion of the whole matter, to report what should be done for redressing
the grievances therein complained of.
13. The letter from Capt. Badiley in the Downs to be considered
in the afternoon.
14. Mr. Trapham to be joined to the physician, surgeon, and
apothecary of Ely House, in making choice of soldiers who are to be
sent from thence to the Bath, for the recovery of their limbs and
perfecting their cures.
15. Col. Pride, Col. Grosvenor, and Lieut-Col. White to take
account of the present state of the Savoy, and to report.
16. Mr. Thurloe to consider whether Giles Calvert, — Ibotson,
— Hill, or — Brewster is most fitted to be printer to Council.
17. Two of the Commissioners for removing obstructions, two of
the Commissioners of Haberdashers' Hall, and two of the trustees
of Drury House to attend on Friday at 9 a.m.
18. The Marshal-General to inquire what Dutch prisoners are
now in the commonwealth, and to send in a list of them, expressing
their qualities.
19. To write the Generals that Council is arranging an equal
exchange of prisoners, and that any they take should be kept till
they can be exchanged for others of an equal quality.
20. The petition of Stephen Cacket, Richard Spake, and Johan
Morris referred to the Navy. Commissioners, who are to report to
Council if they apprehend anything extraordinary should be done.
21. To inform the Dutch Prize Commissioners that Capt. Badiley,
now in the Downs, has a quantity of lime aboard the ships which
he took as prizes, and they are to inquire about it, and see that it
is disposed of to the best advantage.
22. The Admiralty Commissioners to send in a list of the State
and other ships set forth or to be set forth this summer, express-
ing where they now are.
23. Lord Hopton to be a Commissioner for administration of
justice in Scotland, and a commission to be prepared for him in the
same form as those which were given by the Commissioners of ,
Parliament in Scotland, Tmitatis viutandifi.
24. The persons appointed to consider the inland post to consider
the foreign post, and how it may best be managed, and to report
the whole business, with any obstractions they may find, by claims
or otherwise. [Also Vol. XXXVI., No. 47a.]
26. A contract made by the Ordnance Committee with Henry
Machen, to make 6 cwt. of saltpetre weekly in cos. Monmouth, Gla-
morgan, Radnor, and Brecon, during the time mentioned in the Act,
to be delivered to the Ordnance Office in the- Tower at 4i. per cwt.,
to begin after August 10, and the money to be paid by the
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
treasurer of the navy a month after delivery — approved, and a com-
mission and letters of privilege and assistance to be granted him.
29. Commission appointing Hen. Machen, on the Act of
February 9, 1653, for making saltpetre, chief workman and
officer for cos. Monmouth, Glamorgan, Radnor, and Brecon, and
empowering him to take up workmen, who are to be paid for their
labours.
30. Declaration freeing all his workmen and servants from all
impress, bearing of arms, or other service, and freeing him from all
rates, tolls, and taxes. [/. 69, pp. 46-54.]
May 11. Council of State to all justices of peace, mayors, sheriffs, &c. in
the four said counties. We recommend Hen. Machen especially to
your assistance, to give him all encouragement in his work. And
as disaffected persons, who care more for a small inconvenience than
for a service necessary for the safety of the State, may obstruct
him, refuse him carriages, or not allow their grounds to be digged,
whereby he would be prevented furnishing the proportions con-
tracted for, you are to give him your best assistance, he paying for
carriages and all materials the rates appointed by the Act. The
mine of saltpetre is to be preserved, and all who destroy or waste
it to be proceeded against. Return us the names of all who do not
conform hereto. [/. 69, fp. 54-56.]
May 11. 48. Capt. Hen. Hatsell to the Admiralty Committee. In answer
Plymouth, to yours, asking whether I cannot convey the pressed men to Ports-
mouth without the Briar and Warwick, I will give you an account of
affairs here. Mr. Mill, the press-master, pressed 100 men at Tregoney,
Cornwall, ordered them to Fowey, and wrote for the Lily to take
them in ; this was 25 April, but the Lily was here, with 60 men
beside her crew, so I told MiU to send the men here ; but only 30
came, the rest refusing to serve, saying Parliament was dissolved,
and they were not obliged to serve. I therefore told him, as no
shipping was here, to impress all he could, and bid them be ready to
be shipped when any frigate came. He therefore pressed 200 more
about Falmouth and the Mount, and sent warrants for appearance
of those formerly impressed, for the Lily to carry to Portsmouth,
and the Briar and Warwick to take the others to Falmouth. You
now ask us to convey them some other way, so I propose to send
the Lily for them, and put them on board the Success privateer,
bound for Portsmouth, and have agreed with the captain for their
diet. Then the Lily could fetch those from Falmouth. If you give
them conduct money from Cornwall, it will be a great expense, and
not half of them would appear. [2 pages^
May 11. 49. James Sacke to the Navy Commissioners. Being ordered by
Harwich, the Council of State to impress all able seamen in Harwich and
Essex, and send them to Chatham and Deptford, with a list of
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them, and also to send an exact list of all mariners belonging to the
jurisdiction of this corporation, with promise of payment of expenses,
I pressed 25 men in Harwich, and gave them conduct money and
tickets, and orders to go to Deptf ord, and I send a list of the seamen
in this town. Let the money disbursed, and what encouragement
you may please to bestow for the officers' trouble therein, be paid
to the bearer Daniel Smith, -the town clerk. [1 page.']
May 11. 50. Order in the Admiralty Committee, on the petition of John
Leare for payment of rent for the HiU House, Chatham, employed
' for the navy, and certified by the Navy Commissioners as worth 20Z.
a year, that this rent be paid from 25 Dec. last, and arrears accord-
ing to the former allowances granted him. [1 page?\
May 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The order made bj;- the Committee for Plundered Ministers
dated October 15th last, authorising Col. Thomas Pride, John
Thome, George Home, "Thos. Edgley, and others, to provide for
the service of the church of Bartholomew the Less, London, to be
continued for three months.
2. The examinations made by Major-General Desborow and Col.
Bennet, concerning the miscarriage of Lord Falkland and Mr. Hele,
in Hyde Park, together with their persons, to be sent to Mr. Scobell,
Squibb, and Birket, justices of the peace, who are to proceed therein
according to law.
3. Some members of the Grand Committee of the Adventurers for
Ireland to attend Council to-morrow at 9 a.m.
4. Col. Clark and Mr. ScobeU to compare the powers of the former
Acts for disposing forfeited lands in Ireland with those of the Act
now under consideration, and to make an extract of them, and also of
particular clauses in them referred to in this Act, that they may be
inserted if necessary ; Mr. Scobell to attend Council at 3 p.m.
5. The master and wardens of the Cloth workers and Nathan
Neale to appear to-morrow at 3 p.m.
6. To write the Sheriff of Chester that William Frodsham,
prisoner there, condemned to die on the 16th, is reprieved for
three months, that Council may receive satisfaction in the business
for which he stands condemned.
7. The letter from the city of Bremen to be translated into
English, and brought again into Council.
8. To desire the Mayor of Dover, Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, Thos. White,
and Capt. Thos. Wilson to sell the Dutch ship and goods brought
in by the Advantage frigate to the best advantage. [/. 69, pp. 60-
62.]
May 12. 51. Wm. Swyer, Jno. Geffery, and Geo. Crapnell, to the Council
BridlingtonBay. of State. We wiU go to Col. Overton at HuU, according to your
order, and what provisions and ammunition he shall put into us, we
will carry to the fleet. We have one galliot hoy and two hoys
under our charge, laden with provisions and ammunition for the
fleet, which we wiU do our best to protect, [f page^
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May 12. 52. John GefFeiy, Wm. Swyer, and Geo. Crapnell to Gel.
Bridlington Bay. Overton, Governor of Hull. According to your order, and that of
the Council of State, we will make what speed we can to Hull, with
the ships under our charge laden with provisions and ammunition
for the fleet. [J page.]
May 12.
Whitehall.
53. General Kobert Blake to Capt. Grumwell. The Admiralty
and Navy Committee having ordered Capt. Marryott, of the Discovery
at Bristol, to repair to London, you are to take charge of the Dis-
covery, and with such seamen as you can procure, to set sail with
her for Portsmouth, where you shall receive further orders. Endorsed
with notes that on Tuesday the Dutch fleet came to the coast of
Zealand, and that had 2,000 men landed, they would have run away.
That the Hollanders have 120 sail, and keep our men, 70 in number,
in chains. [| page.]
May 12.
The Falcon,
Leith Road.
54. Capt. Barth. Yate to the Admiralty Committee. According
to joxM orders for impressing mariners, I pressed several men on
the Scotch coast and got them on board, but finding all except 10
were fresh-water fishers, I discharged them. Upon our ship's
afipearance in the Frith, all the seamen ran away. I conferred with
the Commissioners at Leith, who have advised me to go to Tyne-
mouth Bar, and when the seamen return they will secure them, and
I can return for them, getting what I can there meantime. My
ship is very unserviceable in case of an engagement, having but 22
small guns. I want an order to the Commissioners for Prize Goods
at Newcastle to furnish me with guns and carriages, and to the
victualler at Hull to supply me with provisions. [| page.]
May 12.
Midnight,
Leith.
55. Edward Syler and Rich. SaltonstaU, Commissioners in Scot-
land, to the Admiralty Committee. The business of impressing
mariners has been wholly obstructed by the arrival of Captains
Yates and Weires in the Eoad, which has so frightened the men
that it is impossible to procure any ; but they will doubtless reappear
when these are gone to Newcastle to revictual. We wiU do our
best to secure them by a stratagem all at once, and send them to
the fleet, unless we have other orders.
We have just received letters from the Generals to his Excellency,
by which we hear that on Tuesday our fleet was at Aberdeen, where
they sent in 40 busses and fishermen, which the Prize Commissioners
are taking care to secure.
We win assist Mr. Eldred in procuring casks and water for the
fleet. We have furnished Capt. Yates with biscuit and butter as he
was in want. May we supply other ships in like case and be reim-
bursed ? Col. LUbiune wiU do all he can to promote the service ;
he desires us to fit out the Falcon, with promise of reimburse-
ment by you. [2 pages.]
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May 12. 56. Capt Rich. Badiley to the Admiralty Committee. Being
Deal. called on shore to coijfer with Major Bourne and Capt. Limbery, I
saw yours of yesterday, by which I find not only your remembrance
of my services, but your commands about the ships of my squadron.
I will endeavour to execute your orders, but I fear the carrying on
of on service, as there is a wretched distemper of mutiny among
my mariners, to go in until they are paid ofl", or are sent for to the
fleet near Lee Road to be called to account for their disobedience ; it
has made my trouble inexpressible, and tended much to the nation's
loss. [|- page.]
May 12. 57. Geo. Dawson to the Admiralty Committee. I despatched
Custom House, the enclosures for the Generals to Col. Lilburne in Scotland, hearing
ewcast e. ^j^^ g^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^-j^^ northward of this haven. The Sapphire has
caDed here for pilots, but we had few fitting men left in the town.
I will give notice to all ships calling that the Generals' packets
are gone to Leith, that they may call for them.
The Mayor and I help Mr. Taylor as much as we can, but it is sad
to think how unwilling we find the mariners ; they hide themselves,
and can only be taken in bed ; 30 or 40 were got at midnight, but they
ran away when they had taken impress money, so we are obliged
to send them to Tynemouth Castle, to be put on board the first ship,
and some were so refractory that the Mayor sent them to prison.
If we had a warrant, we could impress 100 or 200 keelmen who
would serve as well as London watermen, but it must be by a
special order, as it may injure the coal trade. The laden coal fleet
left on Monday.
There are 100 sail here ready to go, some for Ipswich, and 40 for
London, but they will probably put in to Harwich for fear of a
press. Capt. Hen. Toope of the Giles, who came in with letters for
Lord Gen. Cromwell, will convoy them.
Mr. Taylor, the press-master, wants money, but the business shall
not shirk for that. I wiU disburse it till further order, though the
orders on our customs here are more than the receipts.
P.S. — The ships that called yesterday have pressed so many men
from the coal fleet that not half of them can sail with Capt. Toope.
The other ships will go without convoy when they can get men. Two
able pilots, Jas. Denton and Hen. Bird, got out of the way after
taking press money. They should be punished when they appear,
as their refractoriness makes others do the like. [3 pages.]
May 12. 58. Miles Woodshaw to Lord Conway. I have been with Col.
Cromwell, but he cannot yet find the General at leisure, but will
attend him as you commanded. I send Mr. Baldwin's discharge for
20s. left out of the last account. Had I not thought myself settled for
life, I had not left myself so bare of money, nor need have brought
myself into the charge and trouble I am now in. The sum I
borrowed on the things is 80?., and the sooner some part is paid, the
less charge it will be to you. I assure you I never did anything
since I have been your servant that troubles me more than this, and
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had not great necessity drove me to it, it had not been done. I have
sent the book to Ragley. I have the key of the garden to North-
umberland House, and the other key is delivered. [| page.']
May 13. 59. Petition of the Essex and Kentish ketchmen who follow the
mackerel season, to the Council of State, for an order to the Navy
Commissioners not to press them or their men during the
fishing season. There was an order given to protect all mackerel
fishers, and victuallers to the city, but no care has been taken about
it, so that they caimot follow their employment, and the city wants
relief. Are willing to go with two men in seven less than formerly.
[1 2oage.]
May 18. 60. Reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners, who are to
AVhitehall. give special order to the press-masters and others not to molest the
men in that fishery, which is so great an advantage to all in these
parts. [1 page. Also I. 69, p. 66.]
May 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Thurloe to prepare a letter to the Portuguese Ambassador
that Council has received his letter, and will be ready, on his
addressing himself to them, to give a just and reasonable answer
to his desires.
2. To inform the deputies of Scotland that Council will receive
what they have to offer on Monday.
3. The bill of exchange for 1,000^., drawn upon Council by the
Resident at Hamburg, to be accepted and paid, according to the days
of sight. [Also Vol. XXXVI., No. 61.]
4. To inform [Hen.] Crisp, merchant of London, that the Resident
at Hamburg, having to draw bills of exchange for considerable
amounts, which must be drawn on some London merchant and not
on Council, it has been ordered that they be drawn upon him, and
he is to accept them, and Council will provide money for settling
them, according to the days of sight for which they are drawn.
5. Mr. Coytmor to bring in the Mayor of Dover's account of
money disbursed by him for relief of sick and wounded seamen and
prisoners now at Dover.
6. The petition of Joshua Carteret, gentleman of Jersey, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
7. Petitions which are to be presented to be delivered to Mr.
Thurloe, to present to Council.
8. To acquaint the Resident of Hamburg with what Council has
ordered concerning the drawing of the bills of exchange, and to
desire him to observe the same, and to proceed in making the pro-
visions formerly ordered.
9. Capt. Badiley to bring his squadron into the Swinn or the Nore,
whichever he shall think tit.
10. To acknowledge the letter of Capt. Dornford, commander of
the Portsmouth frigate at Scarborough, to the Lord General, and to
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inform him that he and the ships with him are to obey the
directions of the Generals of the fleet.
12. On a petition by the Merchant Adventurers, — complaining that
they are suedby Nathan Neill [or Nealejon behalf of the Clothworkers'
Company, on two statutes forbidding the export of white cloth
unwrought ; that they are ready for trial, and like to be overthrown
by the letter of the law, to the great detriment of trade, especially
the manufacture of woollen cloth — it was ordered after consultation
and by mutual agreement, that the parties proceed to trial, but if the
Merchant Adventurers are overthrown, the clothworkers forbear for a
year to executejudginent against them, without leave of Council ; and
forbear likewise after a year, if by that time that trade is brought to a
settlement ; and that the company be not further molested upon any
of those statutes. AJl persons concerned to take notice. [/. 69, pp.
64-68.]
May 13. 62. Capt. Rich. Badiley to the Admiralty Committee. I have
The Paragon, conferred with the subordinate commanders as to the necessity of
Downs. ^^j, present going forth to lie in the Narrow, and laboured to com-
pose that disorder and boisterous spirit among the mariners in the
frigates, and been from ship to ship to impress upon them the great
damage the State has suffered, or is likely to suffer, by their disobe-
dience, and what guilt they will bring on their body and soul by
casting themselves upon a trial for life, according to the 11th
article of war ; and after much insinuating language, T could only
prevail with them to take six weeks' victuals, and go out with us,
provided I went with this ship, and the rest related to us, but I
cannot at aU prevail with those on board the Phoenix and Constant
Warwick to go forth again upon any service, before they have been
in and are paid off, although I laboured to answer all their objec-
tions. The company of the former frigate have more reason than
the other, being manned with men that belonged to several ships who
went to regain her, with no more clothes than backs, and in that
condition, they say, they have continued to this day, and the ship is
foul ; the sooner she is called in to be fitted the better. Since their
exploit, they are very turbulent and disorderly.
The main objection of those of the Constant Warwick is that she
is leaky, and that the pump is never out of their hands at sea
(whether they have the art to make her so I cannot say), and having
been out 25 months, they want everything. This morning, ordering
the foretopsail to be loosed, and otherwise fitting her to go out, the
mutinous spirit broke out again ; nothing now but " Home, home," and
no reason will be heard among them, and to such a height have they
got, that a whole cluster of them have been heard to say this night
that if I went out with this ship, they would run down to the hold,
and sufier the enemy to batter her to pieces ; so you see it is well
this ship is in England with such a crew. I shall wait for your orders
as to coming up the river, since there is no trusting this ship abroad
as she is.
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May 1 3. While I considered what was best to be done for the advantage of
the State in the Mediterranean in the distracted condition it was
■ left in, I supposed that the best way was to send back two of our
frigates when cleansed, to amuse the Dutch, so that hardly any of
their ships could be spared to return home to join with their body
here, but must spread to convoy their merchajitmen to and again ; and
that if you were able to spare ten ships out of your great body pre-
paring to go forth, and put 50 soldiers into each of the merchantmen
I brought home with me, those 15 sail would be sufficient to regain
our loss in those parts ; whereas if the frigates did not go back, it is
likely they would be able to spare half their ships to come this way,
or at least be in such a body as will require 25 rather than 15 sail.
But these wretched people on board the Elizabeth, who have
not done any considerable service all the voyage, and who after she
had been tallowed at Lisbon (?), all things got ready, and the captain
had his warrant to proceed back, grew to such a height of mutiny
that no encouraging language, with a proffer of six months' pay, nor
laying before them the advantage likely to come to the nation
thereby, nor the danger of refusal according to the tenor of the
11th article of war, would work upon them ; so that I was forced to
give over the design, otherwise there had been no need to have
changed any other but this ship, which could not have stayed longer
abroad without being completely spoiled with the worm if nothing
else. Although she will cost a great deal of money, as nearly all
her timbers are cut to pieces with the shot, and not a mast in her
but is shot through, yet as she is in the Channel, and in the midst of
summer, I have been fitting, and always telling my officers and others
that, until another dispute be over with the Dutch, we shall be kept
abroad, so that one way or the other we may vindicate ourselves
after so great a loss, and consequently be looked upon with cheerful-
ness when we come to the pay table. But I see when the evil spirit
is entered in, no reason will rule this people, and if I had not left
Leghorn Road as I did, they would have caused others to rally into
a distemper, and so have given away this ship.
I have given orders to the commanders of the Lewis, Mary, Thomas
Bonadventure, and Cock, to go out together to-morrow, and act as
you have directed, tod Capt. Chapman is to command in chief. I
have sent for six weeks' more victuals for the Elizabeth, and will see
what I can do once more in keeping her abroad, until she grows foul ;
if I can prevail, she will make the fifth ship, which will better
the condition of that squadron for the service. I again make bold
to remind you that 150 soldiers would well man the three merchant
ships, and could they be embarked at Dover, where they stop, it
would much advance the service, for if they meet with any of the
enemy that are considerable for them to deal with, their want of men
will spoil all.
Two ships have passed from the Canaries, and one from New
England. The former saw 100 sail in the Channel, two carrying
Holland colours, one of which chased them.
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P.S. — I have at last prevailed with the company of the Elizabeth
to'go out with Capt. Chapman, on promise to procure leave that they
may come in when their six weeks' victuals, are out. [3 pages.]
May 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. The Committee who received the papers concerning the
adjudging and disposing of prize goods to deliver them to the
Posts' Committee, and confer with that Committee, and to give
them such information as they may have received.
5. Col. Goffe, Col. Kelsey, Major Haynes, Capt. Blackwell, Capt.
Deane, Mr. Hutchinson, and Mr. Jackson to consider how the
treasuries may be best managed, and to give in their opinion in
writing. All officers and persons concerned therein are to assist
them in any way they may require.
6. The Admiralty Commissioners to attend this afternoon on the
business of disposing of the fleet to service.
7. The 2511. 16s. lOd. ordered by the late Council to be paid to
the Marshal-General out of their contingencies to be paid by the
Commissioners for sale of Prize Goods.
8. To write to the Hamburg agent as was written to the
Swedish agent, concerning the necessity of taking the pipestaves
from some Hamburg ships, for the public service.
9. The business of the arrest of Sir Thomas Walsingham, and
the petition of the serjeant who arrested him, referred to the Com-
mittee to whom the business of prisoners was referred, who are to
report thereon, taking notice that the yeoman mentioned therein
is already discharged by Council. The said yeoman to be dis-
charged.
10. Commissary-General Whalley, the Lieutenant of the Tower,
Quartermaster-General Grosvenor, Major Bourne, and Major Packer
to be a Committee to consider the condition of the prisoners of war
in this nation, and how the Dutch prisoners may be exchanged for
such English as have been taken by the Dutch, and to report their
condition and what they judge fit to be done with them.
II. Commissioners appointed by Council to meet the Portuguese
Ambassador on Tuesday at 4 p.m. according to his desire, and to
receive what he has to offer ; Sir Oliver Fleming to give him notice
and to conduct him thither.
12. The paper given in by the Portuguese Ambassador, being a
particular of some necessary goods shipped aboard a Hamburg
vessel for the use of that King, to be sent to the Navy Commis-
sioners, who are to consider whether any of the goods therein
mentioned are necessarily to be made stay of for the service of the
fleet, and to report. With the paper herein alluded to, claiming the
restoration of the goods, viz. 1,629 pipes and 6,000 pipes staves, taken
in the Downs by Admiral Deane. [Also Vol. XXXVI., Nos. 63-66.]
13. The business of the fleet to be re-considered on Monday.
[/. 69, fp. 70-73.]
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May 14.
Whitehall,
May 14.
The Lamb,
St. Thomas'
Street,
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May 14.
Bristol.
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Council of State to captains of ships of war and press-masters.
As it is needful for supply of the Scilly garrisons with provisions
that the vessels employed therefor should not lie molested in their
passage to and fro, you are to forbear impressing any persons
certified by the Governor of Scilly to be on that employment.
[/. 69, p- 75.]
Council of State to the commander of the Warwick. There is a
sum of money now at Weymouth to be transported to Jersey and
Guernsey, for pay of the garrisons. You are to set sail for Wey-
mouth, receive the money from Major Harding, and convoy it to
those places. You are then to return to the Narrow, to assist the
Briar frigate, which is appointed to ply up and down in that
passage. [/. 69, p. 70.]
67. Capt. Thos. Hewitt and John Pene to the Navy Commis-
sioners. We have been into the western parts and back, but
missed your letter. We have met many obstructions at Barnstaple
and Bideford, the merchants having procured an order from the
Council of State not to impress any belonging to ships bound for
Newfoundland, which carried away 300 men. Other vessels in the
bar claimed the same privilege, and were countenanced by the
authorities, though they had received orders for impressing. They
give fair words but no deeds. The power by which we act is
questioned, and whether there be any such power at present, and
the seamen arm themselves with clubs and staves, and say if we
take them, it is at our peril, so that we are in great danger.
There have been 10 in this city carried away to sea after being
impressed. Some make a trade of getting press money, absenting
themselves, and going from town to town ; and when we complain,
the magistrates bid us bring the men before them, and then do
nothing to them, which much encourages them. Our time and
money will be ill spent unless such insufferable contempt is
punished.
The order of the Council of State to the Mayor and justices is not
prosecuted, and the Act of Parliament not executed, for they say it is
too strict to be observed, most of them being interested in shipping.
We have ordered all the mayors and justices concerned to search
for absentees and deserters, commit them to prison, and make weekly
returns to the Navy Office, London. We have pressed 330 ; I think
as many more might be had, but you should rather trust sword
men, as governors of cities and counties, than mayors. We are
coming to London unless we have further orders.
P.S. — We think the sword men could procure in 30 days 400 men
in Bristol Bay, 50 in Minehead, Watchet, and Porlock, and 20 in
Bridgwater. \2\ pages.]
68. Capt. Thos. Marryott to the Navy Commissioners. I have
given my men three months' pay, except some that have not yet
got their clothes on board ; I think they will all come on board,
except the 25 that went for Portsmouth. Yesterday the three were
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discharged from prison and I have paid them, but imprisonment will
do runaways more good than six months' pay. I want an order to fit
up another surgeon's chest, all the things in ours being very bad,
and an allowance for the surgeon. Capt. Hewitt and Mr. Pene are
here, but the men think no more of the Act against absenting or
hiding than if there were none, and will not unless some be made
exemplary. Am I to give 12d. press money to men taken out of
ships ? I wish Mr. Turner would send me some copies of the articles
of war. [1 page.]
May 14. 69. Geo. Dawson to the Admiralty Committee. I suggested the
Newcastle, impressing 100 or 200 keelmen for want of mariners, but we find
they have nothing but what they have on their backs, and no means
of procuring clothes, and such nasty creatures on board would do
more harm than good. Capt. Toope of the Giles has sailed as con-
voy to 60 laden colliers, and there are 60 more waiting for men,
&c. ; The fleet was off Aberdeen on Tuesday. I want an order to
supply victuals to some galliot hoys, carrying water for the fleet.
[1 paffe.]
May 14. 70. Earl of Worcester to Gen. Cromwell. The obstacle which
hindered many of your laudable intentions for the common welfare
being now, by God's goodness and your unparalleled endeavours
removed, I doubt not of redress, and really to receive what the late
Council of State put me in hopes of. " No subject in England has
been so hardly dealt with, but having recourse to the fountain head
of mercy and nobleness, whose chrystaline waters may now run
without interruption, my heart is elevated with hopes." [1 page.]
May 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
. 1. Mr. Eobinsop. to attend Council to-morrow at 9 a.m. and satisfy
them in a business which he has propounded to some of the members,
concerning the raising of the revenue.
2. The papers relating to the gold and silver mines in Ireland to
be looked out and brought into Council, with the petition of Miles
Fleetwood, James Whitelock and others, concerning the same busi-
ness.
3. Major Wiggan, Cornet Day, and Mr. WoUaston Master Gunner
to come to Council.
4. Major-General Harrison to acquaint Sir John Wollaston that
there being occasion to take account of the marks and weight of the
silver brought into the Tower from the Samson, Salvador, and
George, persons of understanding and credit 'should be employed
therein, and to desire him to assist by his advice, and by overseeing
the doing thereof.
5. 100 Dutch prisoners, private men, with an ofiicer of the, quality
of captain, to be released and allowed to pass over to the Nether-
lands, the captain engaging that a like number of Englishmen,
prisoners of the Dutch, be released and permitted to return ;] or else
himself and the 100 men to return, and a letter to be written to
to release a captain and so many men.
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May 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
7. The petition of Edward Bernard, merchant of London, laid
aside.
8. The petition of John Martin and Matthew Hemins referred to
the Navy Commissioners, who are to certify the matter concerning
the ship Recovery mentioned therein.-
9. Order on petition of John Williams, porter of the Mint in
Wales, concerning abuses by certain persons there, that Dr. Gurdon
report such examinations as he has taken concerning the business.
10. An allowance of Zl. a week to be paid to the Earl of Worcester,
for his maintenance during his imprisonment.
11. To write to the Commissioners in Ireland in behalf of John
Carlton and Edward Barnard, and desire them to do justice to the
petitioners.
12. The late Council's letter to the Ordnance officers, concerning
Thos. Barlow, purser of the Convert frigate, to be signed by the
now President.
13. The papers mentioned in the petition of Peter Biglestone,
merchant, to be looked out and brought in to Council.
14. To inform the Commissioners for Prize Goods that Council has
received a letter from the town of Bremen, stating that Jodocus
Lammars, citizen of that town, some months ago freighted a ship at
Nantes (belonging to Eppius Gerbrandus, a Hamburg master) with
four tons of Nantes wine and 12 quartols of brandy wine, to be
delivered at Hamburg and forwarded to Bremen ; and that this ship
has been taken by our men-of-war, and now lies under embargo.
The Commissioners are to inquire if the above statements are true,
and to report.
15. To inform Walter Kerbie of Lynne that Council have heard
that he has thrown down part of the bank of the river, much to the
prejudice of the town, and to order him to build up the bank, and
cleanse the river, which he has interrupted, with speed.
16. The petition of John Hudson, minister, Robert Lewington,
John Axon, Rebecca Woodward, and Margaret Thompson, referred
to the Navy Commissioners, to consider what may be done for their
relief according to their deserts, provided they do not exceed the
limitations given in cases of that nature.
17. To write the Army Committee that the pay for the 500 men
added to the Lord General's foot regiment is this day expired, and
that they are to continue the regiment to the number of 1,200 for 14
days longer, and to issue a warrant for paying that number, 40 men
thereof being allowed to two companies of Col. Barkstead in the
Tower. [/. 69, pp. 77-82.]
May 16. 71. Charles Longland to the Admiralty Committee. I have
Leghorn, passed a bill upon your treasurer for 3,160?. in lieu of a bill given
to Capt. Badiley, on February 28, which appears to have mis-
carried, and Capt. Badiley being in such haste to depart, he had not
time to give a second bill for it ; but to show I am a creditor for a
much larger sum, I sent you an account of all disbursements since
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the State's ships came to this port, the balance whereof, being
4,7721. 13s. Sd. with what I paid for clothing the Leopard's men,
and since for the relief of naked and wounded, I drew on the
treasurer for 12,000 dollars more, at 6s. Sd., amounting to 3,1501., of
which pray order acceptance and payment.
The ships from Venice are gone out, and Capt. Poole and Mr.
Cartwright, who went thither on that service, have returned hither,
so that I shall suddenly adjust the accounts relating to all the ships
taken up for the service, and draw the remainder upon your treasurer.
I had some hopes to have saved at least some part of the Bonad-
venture's guns, to which purpose I caused some divers to be sent from
Genoa, who set to work about it, but the Dutch sent a bark with 50
musketeers and beat them away, although within half cannon shot
of the castle ; and upon my complaining to the governors, they said
the Great Duke would be no arbitrator to whom the guns belong, so
you may see the partiality in this place, and what command our
enemies have over it. About 14 or 16 Dutch men-of-war and
merchantmen will leave here in three days, and amongst them the
Leopard, who I hope will come short of their expectations. I was with
the chief commander, and proffered him security for 5,000 dollars to
let our captive captains come on shore, and render themselves in
Holland, or where else he should appoint, but he would not grant it.
With copy of the letter of May 2. [2 pages.]
May 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
4. Dr. Goddard, Major Packer, and Mr. Evans added to the
Hospitals' Committee.
5. The petition of 220 sick and maimed soldiers to go to the Bath
referred to that Committee, who are to send for both the Doctors
Gurdons who have certified concerning the men, and upon con-
sideration, to report how many of them are fit to be sent to the
Bath.
6. Major-General Harrison to ask Mr. Blackborne the names of the
late Committee for Excise, consult him about other fit persons for
that Committee, and bring a list into Council.
7. The Hospitals' Committee to consider the abuses of the Ely
House and Savoy Hospitals, and to report to Council, with the
remedies thereunto, and how the hospitals may be regulated for the
future, and how they may be brought into one, and to confer with
suitable persons thereupon and report.
8. Major-General Lambert, Col, Jones, Col. Bennet, Mr. Scobell,
and Mr. Thurloe, to be a Committee to consider the draft of the Act
for disposing lands in Ireland, and to put the matter therein con-
tained into instructions framed for the best advantage of the service.
They are to confer with such persons as they think fit, and to send
for all necessary papers, and to bring the draft of the instructions to
Council.
9. The petition of Mrs. Eoe referred to the Hospitals' Committee.
10. That of Samuel Hawkes, late master of the Exchange, referred
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May 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
to the Navy Commissioners, to give him the allowance usual in such
cases, and to consider what more may be done for him.
11. Declaration that in allotting lands in Ireland as payment to
soldiers, those first disbanded shall receive first their portion. The
Committee appointed to frame the instructions are to take notice of
this.
12. Mr. Strickland, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Col. Jones, Major-Gens.
Desborow and Harrison, and Col. Stapley, to be a Committee to
treat with the Portuguese Ambassador.
14, Lieut.-Col. Worsley and Major Packer added to the Posts'
Committee.
15, The petition of Mr. Rand, apothecary to Ely House, referred
to the Hospitals' Committee, who are to consider from what treasury
the moneys due to him are to be paid, to inquire from the
treasurers of the place out of what treasury the apothecary is usually
paid, and into the present state of that treasurj^ and report.
16, 17. The petitions of John de Lossa Banona, merchant of Spain,
and of John Mexia de Herara, referred to the Admiralty Judges, to
examine and report.
18. To return answer to Sir William Killigrew's petition, that the
consideration thereof is most proper for the supreme power, when it
shall be settled.
19. Order on the petition of Robert Llewellin and other merchants
of London, that the Commissioners who meet with Monsieur de
Bourdeaux, represent to him at their next meeting the condition of
petitioners, and be instant that justice may be done in their con-
cernments in France.
21. The petition of William Thompson, agent for the city of
Edinburgh, referred to Col. George Fenwick, Governor of Edinburgh
and Leith, who is to hear what he has to propound concerning those
places, and report.
22. Order on the petition of the Merchant Adventurers, touching
their cloth ship lately taken in the river of Elbe, that a letter be
written to [Rich.] Bradshaw, Resident at Hamburg, to press the
Senate there for restitution of the ship and goods.
2.3. Order on the petition of Richard Ford, Nathaniel Manton,
and other merchants of London trading in lead, that Mr. Thurloe
confer with them, receive more particular information, and there-
upon the petition be referred to the Customs' Commissioners, who
shall certify the business to Council.
24. Order on the petition of the wives and widows of the late
King's servants, that Mr. HoUand be conferred with concerning that
part which relates to the Revenue Committee, and some of the
trustees concerning that which relates to the late King's goods.
24a. Order on the petition of Joshua Fugil, merchant, that Capt.
Bishop deliver him the papers and writings in his custody which
relate to his estate.
25. The petition of Col. Hugh Reily referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, who are to send for those therein mentioned
who are in London, examine them, and report.
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May 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
26. The petition of James Duffe, mariner, recommended to the
officers of the chest at Chatham.
27. That of Rachel, widow of Walter Hoxon, captain of the
Anthony Bonaventure, referred to the Navy Commissioners, to
examine her condition, and report what should be done for her
relief
28. Mr. Frost to write to Capt. Groome at Stafford that Council
is informed that by its dismantling, much prejudice is done to the
town and its inhabitants, and to desire him to forbear for the
present, and to send an account of the true state of that business.
[I. 69, fp. 84-92.]
May 17. 72. Edward Syler and Rich. SaltonstaU to the Admiralty Com-
Leith. mittee. We heard nothing of the fleet, except that they were on
their course for Shotland, but to-day a private man-of-war of Col.
Atkins has brought in three prizes, which he took on the 14th, one
having a packet of letters from the States of Holland to Van Tromp,
but which were thrown overboard before capture. We send the
only letter found on board, as also the examination of the master.
[1 page:]
May 17. Levant Company to Hen. Riley, Consul at Aleppo. We perceive,
London. by your letters and remonstrance to Constantinople, what trouble
and hazard you have undergone by the combination and designs
of that Bassa, the Cadi, and Emir, reviving the old pretence of
3 per cent, on money, and imposing so many unjust and tyrannous
exactions upon you ; also your several ways for exposing their
exorbitant decrees, by protestation and fcattulation of Jews from,
employment, and by your application to the Ambassador for relief
from the Porte.
We are sorry the means used availed so little, the rather because we
know not how to assist you, or counsel how to apply a remedy,
which must be left to your own prudence and care, to take what
opportunity offers for your security, and for reparation of so high
and insolent attempts, which having deterred our factors from sup-
pl3dng the office of treasurer at that place, we are content that
you have accepted that employment ; if you cannot prevail with
any fit person amongst them to undertake it, we desire you will
continue in it until further order.
Touching the injury received in those encounters by Mr. Buck-
worth and Mr. Godfrey, on occasion of some silk found in bags of
wool, for which they paid nearly 3,500 dollars apiece, we are sorry
for it, but cannot assent! to have Mr. Godfrey or Mr. Buckworth's
proportion put as an avania to our account, for which we see not the
least reason, besides the consequence of such a precedent, which
might animate the Turks to multiply such] oppressions upon us.
For redress we shall remind the State to iise all possible means when
a new Ambassador goes for Constantinople, which might have been
ere this, but for those great interruptions wherewith our trade is
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bvirdened by the Hollanders, not only within the Straits, but here at
home, and the great change of affairs here, by means whereof we are
rendered so unable to raise money for defraying our great charge and
payment of our debts, that we are forced to suspend sending an
Ambassador until our trade is restored.
As we have reduced the entertainment given to the Ambassador
at Constantinople, or else must send over some agent at a lower
rate, and have obliged the consul at Smyrna to be content with
2,000 dollars a year, we desire you not to expect more during these
times than your ordinary salary, nor put more to account for
gratuity without express order, except the two gratuities we allowed
you for your two first years' service ; also otherwise to use all possible
frugality in our affairs. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 213-214.]
May 18. Council op State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of William Gardiner, gunmaker, referred to the
Ordnance Committee, to do as is usual in case they find the stores
require a present supply.
2. The petition of William Savel, in behalf of Thomas Catro,
prisoner in the Upper Bench, referred to the Indemnity Committee,
to examine whether he has not been satisfied for what he has
disbursed for the fortifications and repairs of Tilbury Fort, and
whether money has not been paid to Col. Temple, governor there,
or any other persons for this debt, and to report to Council, that
the petitioner may be satisfied for what he has expended, and
that money may not be twice paid for the same thing.
4. The petition of John Hind and John Wich referred to the
Excise Commissioners, who are to state the matter of fact and
certify.
5. Order on the petition of Capt. Grethead and others, that Col.
Downes send in to Council all papers relating to the business.
6. Order that the petition of Henriques George Mendes, laying
claim to certain bags of Spanish wool in custody of the Prize
Goods' Commissioners, be sent to the said Commissioners, who
are to consider and report why the goods liave been detained.
7. The petition of Margaret Douglas, widow, referred to the
Irish and Scotch Committee.
8. That of Peter Biglestone, merchant, and the annexed papers,
referred to the said Committee, who are to examine him if
they think fit, and report.
9. Mr. Thurloe to receive all petitions brought in to Council, and
to note upon them the day on which they are received ; any two
members who are first met in Council to be a Committee to read
them, and consider what answer shall be given, and to report.
10. Col. George Thomson to be dismissed from being a Commis-
sioner of Customs and of the army and navy, and to be required to
forbear from acting therein.
11. Francis AUein to be removed from being one of the Inspec-
tion Committee, and to forbear intermeddling in the business of the
Treasury.
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May 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
12. The Committee on the Upper Bench prison to examine the
abuses of the Fleet Prison.
13. Denis Bond to be removed from the Committee of Inspection.
14. 15, 16. Cols. Nathaniel Rich, Philip Jones, and Bennett to
be on the Committee of Inspection.
17. Mr. Garland, Serjeant Dendy, and Mr. Emerie to be a Com-
mittee to take care of Whitehall, and to act according to instructions
from Council.
18. The Prize Goods' Commissioners to give an account of such
ships in their custody as pretend to belong to the Queen or people
of Sweden.
20. The petition of Alexander Aspinal, with the report from the
late Irish and Scotch Committee, referred to the present Committee,
to report.
21. The petitions of Thomas Lambe, Nathaniel Manton, Thos.
Ford, and Richard Ford, merchants of London, referred to the Navy
Commissioners, who are to certify the state of the contracts therein
mentioned. [Also Vol. XXXIV., No. 73.]
22. Major-General Lambert to acquaint Lord Fairfax that Council
— being informed of the conference lately had with his Lordship con-
cerning the Isle of Man, — agrees that, upon his giving in the names of
those to whom he intends to commit the civil and military power,
and their approbation of the same, all forces now there shall be with-
drawn, and the island, with the several places of strength therein,
delivered up to his Lordship.
23. The petition of Hugh Welburne and others, and of John
Pierson and others, all masters of ships of Hull or Yarmouth,
referred to the Admiralty Commissioners.
24. The brief now read for the town of Marlborough, co. Wilts, to
be approved, printed, and published.
25. The business of Portugal to be considered on Friday morning
next, and then the French business.
29. Order, that whereas Major Rich. Salwey has bought of the
trustees for deans and chapters' lands Crowle Manor, co. Worcester,
and paid in the first half ; and whereas 31 2L 15s. is due to him for
service for Parliament in 1643, the said ti;ustees accept of his deben-
ture in part of the second moiety, as if the same had been doubled,
according to the tenor of the Act. [/. 69, irp. 94-99, 105.]
May 18. Declaration in Council, on petition of the Mayor and inhabitants
Whitehall, of Marlborough, and several justices of peace of co. Wilts. On
Thursday 28 April, (the Lord, whose ways are past finding out, so
disposing) a fearful fire broke out at the lower end of the town, and
in three or four hours destroyed most of it, burning 224 houses, one
church, and the market place, value with the wares and goods at
least 70,000Z., so that few of the inhabitants have anything left.
Council " with tenderest bowels commiserating their condition,"
recommend them to the charity of well disposed persons, and order
a collection to be made for their relief, and for re-edifying the town ;
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May 18.
Whitehall.
May 18.
Bristol.
May 18.
May 19.
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not doubting that " all those who have anything of bowels and com-
passion in them " will give a cheerful and liberal contribution, and
recommending the same to the Lord Mayor, &c. of London, the
sheriffs and justices of peace of each county of England and Wales,
the mayor, bailiffs, and chief officers of boroughs and towns, to
take care for the dispersal of these presents, and to promote the
work.
For its better management. Council has appointed Aid. Andrewes
• and numerous others to be a Committee in London to carry it on,
and the persons who take care of it in their several jurisdictions
are to correspond with this Committee, and manage the business by
their advice. [/. 69, 'pp. 100-103.]
74. Council of State to Aldermen Andrewes, Tichbome, Ireton,
and 27 others. Council on the petition of the town of Marlborough,
and certificates of several justices of peace near, setting forth their
loss by a great fire, has appointed a collection to. be made for re-
building the town, in all towns and cities of Encjland and Wales.
As such collections are often coldly carried on unless effectually pro-
moted, we authorise you to take charge of its making, disposing,
and distributing, believing you willing to do so Christian a work ;
seven of you to be a quorum ; and you are to appoint a treasurer,
and agents for collecting benevolence, and distribute it in due pro-
portions for relief of the inhabitants, and rebuilding the town. With
note that on 24 August, the quorum was made five. [2| pages.
Also I. 69, pp. 103-105.]
75. Capt. Thos. Marryott to the Navy Commissioners. We are
taking in the guns and shot. Upwards of 600 men have come in
here the last three weeks, and although many of them have received
press and conduct money, they do not appear, and the constables and
other officers give them notice when we search for them. I want an
order for 50 more men and for provisions for them, our lading being
so considerable. I hope to sail for Portsmouth this week. [| page.']
76. Order by the Commissioners for inspecting treasuries that the
treasurers for moneys from the sale of Crown lands exempted from
the former Act pay 5,000L to Rich. Hutchinson for the navy. With
his receipt 26 May. \1\ pages.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on the petition of Robert Murden, gunsmith, that Com-
missary-General Reynolds be spoken with concerning his desire.
2. The Committee appointed for the consideration of prisoners of
war to hasten their report.
3. Mr. Smith, Navy Commissioner, to attend Council to-morrow.
4. Mr. Carew to confer with fit persons concerning the finding of
persons to be added to the Navy Commissioners, and to report.
5. Order on the petition of Richard Frowell and Joan his wife, that
Capt. Bishop state why the papers in his hands, belonging to them,
should not be delivered up to them.
6. To write the Army Committee that the preachers of the several
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May 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
regiments which attended the army in Scotland are to be paid at
the rate of 8s. a day, and that the same be allowed them in what
they have already received, and in what is still in arrear, without
the deduction of Is. 4(i. a day, and to desire the Committee to
issue their warrants for payment accordingly.
8. The petition of John "Webb, Mayor of Reading, referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners, who are to see that the moneys disbursed
by the Mayor, by direction of Council, for maintenance of the Dutch
prisoners sent to that place, are paid according to the allowance
made for that purpose. {Also Vol. XXXVI., No. 77.]
9. The petition of the sick and maimed soldiers who are to go to
the Bath referred to the Hospitals' Committee, who are to hasten
their report on this and the former petition referred to them.
10. Commissary-General Whalley, the Lieutenant of the Tower,
Quartermaster- General Grosvenor, Major Bourne, and Major Packer,
to be a Committee to consider the condition of the several prisoners of
war, as to their quality, estate, and health, and to send in a list of
them, with the time and causes of their committal. Also to consider
of their future disposal, and of the exchanging of Dutch prisoners of
war for English. [J. 69, pp. 106-109.]
May 19. 78. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis-
sioners examine into the neglect complained of by Capt. Strong, and
send word to their instruments at Hull, that the necessaries for sick
and wounded allowed the ships with him be got ready against he
comes thither. [^ po^ge^ Annexing,
78. I- Capt. Peter Strong to the Admiralty Committee. There is
not in the fleet any who have provisions for sick and
wounded, hut I know not where the fault lies. — Off Har-
wich, 17 May 1653. [^ page.']
May 19. 79. Rich. Mill to Rob. Blackborne. Thanks for your remember-
Fowey, ing my services to the Admiralty Committee. I had a meeting
Cornwall, j^g^g, but two parishes did not appear, and fearing the others would
follow their example, I hired a shallop, manned her with musketeers,
and sent her towards the west, and I with Capts. Tyncombe and
Bloyfield went by land, and took a quantity, though we had to fetch
them out of the cliffs and rocks, and Capt. Bloyfield will deliver
up 100 able men. When they are shipped, I shall go into Devon,
though the justices will not come near me. The gentry of Corn-
wall, are angry with me^because I do not attend to their letters till
after the business of the meetings is over ; 20 letters were sent me
to Fowey. [1 page.']
May 19. 80. John Thurloe to Robert Blackborne. Your report concerning
the release of the captives is too uncertain for Council. Make
any agreement with Mr. Downes. The allowances to be made for
every ofl&cer, man, and boy, and the charges of port, diet, ko.., were
the things most in question, on which Council wants a precedent,
and thought you were acquainted with it. Add what was formerly
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allowed as a postscript to your paper, and send it back to me
presently, for I should like to despatch it to-night, being so pressed
by the importunity of the poor people. [1 page.] Annexing,
80. I. Robert Bowne, merchant, to the Gowncil of State. Being
hound with the Mary for Sally in Barbary, where there
are 32 English men and boys in misery and bondage, I
vnll vmdertake to clear them, if allowed all expenses and
1,000^. in advance, you li/miting what is to be paid
for- ransom, and I will give an account of all disburse-
ments on m,y return. If I am taken either outward or
homeward bound, I desire 12 months' time for repayment
of what shall be granted for this object. Others employed
in this service have been allowed 4s. dd. and 4s. 8d per
piece of eight, hut I will be content with 4s. 4d for what I
disburse in so charitable an employment. — May 9, London,
[I page-]
80. n. B^port by Rob. Blackborne to Covmcil, recapitulating this
offer and draft. [1 page.]
80. III. Br afi of part of the above. [^ page.]
80. IV. Postscript to the report, stating that the usual ransom for
captains was 42L 3s. 9d. apiece, fpr ordinary mariners
and boys 221. 10s. 7d., and for an officer under the degree
of a lieutenant QOl. For customs of each captive 11. 8s. Qd.
For two pair of shoes, two shirts, and one suit to each,
21. 10s. Od., and for diet after the rate of 20s. a man per
manth. [^ page.]
May 19. 81. Theodorus to Lord Conway. As to our future goverimient,
London. that We may not imitate the Jewish Sanhedrim of 70, or the
Roman Decemvirs, or rather both, which was the model first
proposed, there are added to our new Council Sam. Moyer,
Chairman of the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall, or of the seven
grand sequestrators of England. Col. Tomlinson who was entrusted
with the late King, from his imprisonment at Carisbrooke to
Windsor, St. James', and from thence to the scaffold whereon he
suffered, waiting upon him there till the (yet unknown) headsman
had struck that never to be forgotten fatal blow, whom some have
formerly (but falsely as it seems) named the converted soldier ; and
the last is Col. Jones, a South Wales man, and these three are now
entrusted in equal power with the other 10 formerly established.
Touching the Jews' Sanhedrim of 70 persons (or rather our new
representation), I hear they will choose double that number, who
are to be styled by the name of a Parliament, and that all the
Lords who are now residing within the commonwealth are to be
summoned to give their personal attendance on all emergent
occasions : but I believe all these things wiU be exemplified from
, oiu- new State, in a remonstrance now going to press, if not already
out.
T 2
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However at present they are about to continue the tax for the
army's maintenance, which is to commence next Midsummer, where
the late dissolved Parliament left it. But others more probably say
that to ingratiate themselves with the people, they will make the
first three months 90,000?. and the last three months but 60,000?.
per month, and at the expiration of that time, haply this tax will
be taken off.
I do not know where the Dutch fleet now is, but I understand
there has not been any engagement between them and us. The
Scotch King has not yet removed from Paris, but it is said he has
made Henry Lord Percy Lord Chamberlain, and Prince Maurice
Master of his Horse. The' four deputies from Bordeaux, who are
here to solicit aid against their lawful sovereign, have had an audi-
ence of our present States Regnant, but there's no assistance afforded
them from hence that I can observe, unless they will absolutely
deliver up that town to us, and reduce it wholly under our
obedience ; which done, 40 ships and men-of-war are to be granted
to them for unblocking them by sea, and 5,000 horse, foot, and
dragoons to raise the siege by land. They have represented this
by express to the town, and if condescended to, we shall go forward
with the work, 'and that suddenly, but not otherwise. I think
this opportunity so fairly offered may prove a fair inlet for ful-
filling Evans's prophecy, who says the General shall ■ conquer
France and destroy the Pope. [1 page.]
May 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The petition of William North, of Marten, in Holderness, East
riding of co. York, recommended by letter to the Commissioners
at York, to do according to justice.
3. The petition of Robert Gale, and James Buttle and others
referred to the Prize Goods' Commissioners, who are to consider the
allegations thereof, and certify.
4. The letter of Col. Fitch to the Lord General, dated this day,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
5. The petition of John Godden, gunner, referred to the Commis-
sioners at Trinity House, to examine and certify.
6. The petition of Hans Groote, master of the St. George of Ham-
burg, with the papers, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee,
to confer with such merchants trading to Spain as they think fit,
and report.
7. Major-General Desborow, Mr. Strickland, Col. ' Tomlinson,
Col. Stapley, and Sir Gilbert Pickering to be a Committee to meet
the Ambassador Extraordinary from the King of Portugal, and
carry on and finish the treaty begun with him, and to report the
business to Council from time to time.
8. The same Commissioners to consider the state of the treaty
with Bordeaux, proceed therein, and report.
9. 1,000?. to be borrowed out of the Custom House money
appointed for the redemption of several English made captive in
the Straits, used for sending of sick and maimed soldiers to Bath,
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May 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
and repaid when there shall be opportunity to use it for the
purpose for which it was first designed.
10. 400?. of this l.OOOL to be paid to Mr. Malbone and Capt.
Lieut. Henry Crisp, one of the ofiicers of Col. Pride's regiment, to
be issued by them towards defraying the carriage of the 220 sick
and wounded- soldiers ordered to Bath, and for keeping them there ;
400?. more to be paid them in a bill of exchange, which they are to
draw when they need a further supply.
11. 6001. more of the 1,000Z. to be paid to Mr. Rand, apothecary
of Ely House, on account of his arrears for service there, and to
enable him to carry on the duty of his place. \_Also Vol. XXXVI.,
No. 82.]
12. Col. Pride to choose two officers of his regiment to be joined
with Mr. Malbone in taking care of the soldiers to go to Bath, and
to see that nothing prejudicial is done by them whilst abroad. One
of the officers is to be joined with Mr. Malbone in taking care of all
moneys disbursed for the service, and to give account thereof to
Council.
13. The Hospitals' Committee to know from jMr. Jackson what
money he has in his hands for the sick and wounded soldiers, and if
he has any such money, the second 400?. ordered for the use of the
sick soldiers to be sent to Bath is to be paid by him.
14. Mrs. Jane Roe, widow of Col. Francis Roe (deceased in the
service of Ireland), to have 201. out of the exigent moneys of Council,
to enable her to go to Bath for recovery of her health.
15. Thomas Smith, one of the Navy Commissioners, to be dis-
missed from his employment, and discharged from further acting in
that trust.
17. The four Dutch prisoners now brought in to be committed to
the custody of the Marshal-General of the army,
18. Commissary-General Reynolds and Col. Clarke to attend
Major-Gen eral Lambert and the other members of the Committee
for settling the business for Ireland, as they shall receive directions
from them.
19. The Committee of Adventurers for Ireland to appoint some of
their number to attend a Committee of Council on Monday at 3 p.m.
in the Inner Horse chamber, Whitehall, to confer with them con-
cerning the business.
20. Order on the report of the Admiralty Judges in the cases of
John Mexia de Herara, and John de Lossa Barona, merchants of Spain,
that they be left to take their course in the Admiralty Court for
proving their title to the goods which they claim.
21. The petition of Michael Lempriere referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, who are to consider thereof when they consider
the other papers relating to Guernsey.
22. The petition of the weU affected of the parish of Graveley,
CO. Herts, referred to Cols. Washington, Cox, and Marsh, to exa-
mine and certify, and they are to see that the peace of the county
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May 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cov,t.)
be not distui'bed upon occasion of the difference in the said
town.
23. The petition of George Cooke, minister of Knightsbridge,
referred to Mr. Scobell and Mr. Squibb, to do him justice, and see
that peace be preserved in that place.
24. Mr. Strickland to speak with some Dutch merchants, concern-
ing the procuring of exchange for the English now prisoners in
Holland, and to report.
25. Major-Generals Lambert and Desborow, Cols. Stapley,
Jones, and Tomlinson to be a Committee to confer with the Com-
mittees and Commissioners out of which some of their own number
and some employed by them have been discharged by this day's
order in Coimcil, concerning the management of the charges with
which those persons now dismissed were intrusted, and to take care
that they be so supphed in future that the service may be advanced,
Major-General Desborow to take care of the business.
26. Order on a representation brought into Council by the Lord
General, from several aldermen, aldermen's deputies, common council-
men, and other citizens of London, that all persons who have
signed the said representation, who hold office with salary under the
commonwealth, be dismissed from their respective employments.
27. Mr. Carew, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Langley, to be a Committee to
treat with the master of the vessel going to Sally in Barbary, con-
cerning the redemption of English captives there. [Also Vol.
XXXVI., No. 83.]
28. Sir Ohver Fleming to inform M. Bonnel that some Commis-
sioners of Council are to meet him on Monday at 10 a.m., to confer
with him concerning some packs of goods to which he lays claim.
[J. 69, pp. 110-118.]
May 20. Council of State to the commander of the Cock frigate. You were
ordered to stand out towards Dieppe, but Council finding that there
are some provision ships in the Downs to sail to Portsmouth, thinks
that you can convoy them without prejudice to the service. You
are therefore to take them into your charge. [J. 69, p. 119.]
May 21. 84. Petition of divers poor women whose husbands and children
are slaves in Tripoli, &c. to Lord General Cromwell and the Council
of State, to take some course with their agent at Leghorn, for release
of the captives in Tripoli. Have been supplicants to Parliament
for two years, for the release of their husbands and childreh out
of Turkish thraldom, in which time a duty of one per cent, was
ordered to be raised out of the Custom House in London for their
redemption ; and although sufficient money has long since been
gathered, it has not been employed for that use. In 1651 it was
ordered that the Worcester should go upon that design, and carry
the money, which was accordingly put on board, and she rode with
it in the Downs for five months ; but differences having arisen with
the Hollanders, the ship was stayed, and the money taken out again,
and put into Deal Castle, and the ship employed in the service
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against the enemy, so that petitioners have now no other hope of
freeing their husbands and children hut by recourse to them.
May 21. 85. Keference thereon to Messrs. Strickland, Carew, and Langley,
who are appointed a Committee to get captives from that and
other places redeemed, and to report what should be done, [f page.
Also I. 69, p. 131.]
May 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on a paper from M. de Bordeaux, concerning the trans-
port of the 30 horses allowed him by Parliament, that he acquaint
Council with what number of horses he has already transported, and
the port whence he desires to export the remaining ones, that a
warrant may be granted to the officers for their export Customs'
free.
2. Mr. Thurloe to confer with Mr. Carew on the papers relating
to the making of pitch and tar in Scotland, and the furnishing
from thence of masts and deal boards, and to consider how the
ship now bound thither for that service may have convoy, and to
report.
3. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the agent of the Grand Duke of
Tuscany that Council has appointed Commissioners to meet him on
Thursday at 4 p.m. at Whitehall.
4. 5. Theodore Jennings, one of the messengers of the late Council,
to be dismissed from his office, but released from the custody of the
Serjeant-at-arms, and his bail discharged from restraint. \^Also
Vol. XXXVI., No. 86.] /
7. Mr. Strickland and Cols. Jones and TomHnson added to the
Excise Committee.
8. Order, on complaint of Monsieur d'Espane of disturbance in
preaching in the chapel at Somerset House, granted to him and his
congregation by order of the late Parliament, that the use of the
chapel be continued to his congregation for the time of the grant,
and that no person disturb the exercise of worship there. Major-
Gen. Lambert to see that a fitting guard attend there to-morrow to
prevent disorders.
12. William Field, Hum. Holding, John Bradley, Nicholas Hill,
Henry Byard, Edward Tyton, and Thomas Baker to be continued
in their employment as deputies to the Serjeant-at-arms.
13. Joseph Butler, Henry SymbaU, John Priestly, Thomas Pidcock,
and Richard Freeman to be continued messengers to Council.
14. Order on the paper of James Pinkney, that he is to discover the
prize goods of value, taken out of several vessels therein mentioned,
which he knows to be lying concealed. The Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee to consider his paper, to receive information from him in the
business, and to report. Also that he is to have for his pains one-
fifth of the goods so discovered.
15. 16, 21, 51, 54, 55, 58. The petitions of Lord Baltimore ; of
Theop. Byat ; of the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery ; of John
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May 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Nicholls, Phil. Messervy and others ; of Arnold Wincle ; of Hen.
Tavenor ; and of Jos. Bryar of Weymotith, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee.
17. The petition of Liveing Sorrey, mariner, referred to Dr. Goddard
and Mr. Trapham, to consider and certify.
18. That of John Arnold, mariner, referred to the Navy Commis-
sioners, to grant Avhat is usual if satisfied of its truth.
19. That of Ellen Smart, widow, referred to the Trinity House
Commissioners, who are to certify what has usually been done.
22. Mr. Millard to remain in the vicarage of Henbury, co.
Gloucester, until a Committee be appointed by Council to consider
the business.
23. Order, on complaint of the public minister of the Queen of
Sweden, that the Admiralty Judges have given in no account in
the business of the ships claimed by certain Swedish subjects, that
they proceed against the said ships according to right and justice,
and report speedily to Council of the whole case.
24. The establishing of a Committee for Trade and the setting of
the poor to work to be considered on Wednesday.
-> 2.5. Thurloe to prepare a warrant authorising the import of goods
relating to shipping in any bottojn, the late Act for encouraging
English shipping notwithstanding.
26. The petition of Robert Hammon, merchant of London, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to confer with him
thereupon, and to send to the Customs' Commissioners for an account
of the matter, and thereupon to report.
27. The quarrel between Mr. Cockayne and Mr, Mordaunt referred
to Mr. Strickland, Col. Tomlinson, and Col. Bennett, who are to
examine the parties, and the witnesses on both sides, and report.
28. The petition of Anne Swaine refen^ed to the Governor of Shrews-
bury, who is to examine what is due, to inquire the condition of
her husband, and to certify how the petitioners may be satisfied for
the law.
30. To answer to the petition of Stephen Cacket and Richard
Spake, mariners, that nothing further can be done, they having had
relief in the Savoy.
31. The petition of Sir John Borlase referred to the Committee for
settling the sale of forfeited lands in Ireland, to examine whether the
payment of petitioner's arrears comes within the time allowed by the
Act, and to report.
32. The petition of Hester wife of John Tullie, late master of the
Employment of London, referred to the Committee for Prisoners,
to consider of a means whereby exchange may be made for the
prisoners therein mentioned, and to report.
36. The petition and paper of John Estays, alias de Sera, to be sent
to the Commissioners for Prize Goods, to examine and certify.
37. Col. Harrison's attendance in the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee dispensed with, at the earnest request of Major-General
Harrison,
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May 21. COUNCIL OF State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
38. The Commissioners appointed to treat with the Ambassador
of Portugal, when they next meet him to present to him the petition
of John Estays, alias de Sera, with the annexed list of goods, and
to inquire if he has any knowledge of the business.
40. Filmot to be discharged from restraint for injury and abuse to
Sir Thos. Walsingham, at Sir Thomas's request.
41. The petition of Peter de Beauvoir, bailiff of Guernsey, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to confer with Col.
Bingham, and consider it when the whole business of Guernsey is
considered.
42. A list of the several Committees appointed by Council to be
brought in on Monday.
43. Mr. Scutt to bring in the leather chairs on Monday.
44. The petition of divers well affected merchants of Jersey
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
45. Mr. Squibb to attend Council on Monday.
46. Order on petition of William Keble, that Dr. Walker certify
whether the petitioner may not proceed in the Admiralty Court
without an order originally from Council.
47. Order on the petition of Hendrick Jansen de Monock, that if
he provide an exchange of equal value with himself, he will be set
at liberty.
49. The petition of Sir Edmond Plowden referred to the Committee
for examining the abuses of the fleet.
52. The petition of Ant. Burt, mariner of Dunkirk, referred to the
Commissioners for the sale of Dutch Prizes, to examine and certify.
53. Order on petition of justices of peace and other gentlemen of
CO. Chester, that the former orders and resolutions by the Committee
of Parliament for indemnifying gentlemen who had taken up moneys
in those parts on an exigency for public service, be continued in full
force till further orders. [Also Vol. XXXVI., Ko. 87.] Annexing,
87. I. Order in Parliament that 4,092/!., for which divers gen-
tlemen of CO. Chester stand charged for paym,ent of the
soldiers in Chester garrison, he allowed as the State's debt,
and he charged on the moiety of the grand excise, and the
interest paid from the fines and compositions of delin-
quents' estates to he discovered hy the said gentlemen. —
August 21, 1648. [1 page^
87. II- Order in Parliament referring the petition of the justices of
peace and juries empannellecl at the Chester great sessions,
27 Oct. 1651, for thetnselves and the inhabitants, to a
Committee consisting of Maj.-Oen. Harrison, Sir Wm.
Brereton, a.nd 19 others. — 11 Dec. 165]. [1 page."]
87. III. Order by the said Committee that cdl suits at law brought
against the petitioners for 'public debts incurred for Par-
liament be stayed, espiecially one brought hy Eliz. Fcnvler
against Col. Thos. Croxton and Win. Edvjards for 40?.
due to her husband, which is part of the 4,090?. debt
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1653. ^OL. XXXVI.
May 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
approved by the House to the Cheshire gentlemen. — 22 Dee.
1651. [I page.] Also
to a justice of peace of eo. Chester. When Col.
Brooks came to Cheshire to see his wife and friends, he ■
promoted the county petitioners and farming the excise,
hut left me neither directions nor m,oney to carry them on ;
thinking the business impo-tant, I have taken out six
orders for indemnity, and will po^oceed at Haberdashers'
Hall on two of them, and with the Commissioners of
Excise for tfieir certificate. You and the rest of the gentle-
men must send a certificate of every particular to me or
any other you choose to onploy, hut I would serve you
faithfully.
For the eoccise of ale, beer, and of all except salt, 9001. is
offered. We wish approbation of the Lord President. Sir
WTYb. Brereton and Resident Bradshaw have offered 800?.,
hut I will act as you and the other justices direct. Would
it not be better for the ale and beer-houses to be rated by
yourselves than by a m,ercenary agent, such as the Com-
missioners here have /armed it to, unless intercepted by
the Govimittee of Parliament for the regulation of excise 1
Brereton is stopping the business till your pleasure is
known. — 30 Dec. 1651. [1 page.]
87. IV. Order at the ComTnittee on the Cheshire justices staying a
suit for 2001. taken up for the service, prosecuted by Marg.
Button and Wm. Jones against Jas. Garthyde and 10
others till March 25, when the prosecutors are to attend
and show cause. — 23 Jan. 1652. [173 pages.]
87. 'V 7 Like order for stay of suit by Rob. Venahles against Thos.
Stanley and four others for 1001. taken up for the service.
— 23 Jan. 1652. [Copy, | page.]
87. VI. Order in the said Committee on a report of July 1652, —
that Parliament ordered 751Z. Is. Id. and 2,145L 18s. 4d.
to he paid to the Cheshire gentleman as a debt, and this
Committee to consider hotu it may be paid, — that Sir
James Harrington report to Parliament this Committee^s
opinion tliat 1,500?. should be charged on the trustees for
sale of delinquents' estates, and the residue, 1,396/1. 19s. id.,
on such lands in Ireland as the petitioners shall propose,
as amply as allowed to any adventurers ml 642. — 1 Sept.
1652. [f page. In the same hand as the anonymous letter
of 30 Dec, No. 87 m. supra^
56. The petition of Maurice Gardner referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, who are to confer with him and know what
discoveries he can make, and to tell him that CouncU wiD pay
the debt which he states is due to him out of the money he shall
discover, in case he makes it to the proportion propounded by him
in his petition.
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May 21.
May 21.
Hull.
May 21.
Leith.
May 21.
Bristol.
May 23.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
5*7. The petition of Robert Davies, powder maker, referred to the
Ordnance Committee, who are to confer with the Prize Goods'
Commissioners and the petitioner, and to order such a quantity of
brimstone to be sent him as will enable him to fulfil his contract
made to the Committee. [/. 69, pp. 120-133.]
88. Col. Rob. Overton to Robert Blackborne. I will deliver
your letter to Capt. Strong when he arrives. Capt. ScropneU with
two other men-of-war has sailed with the powder and 130 seamen
and watermen, with some volunteers. I hope to make them up to
200 by the time Capt. Strong arrives. The victualling ships will
be ready in a few days. It would much encourage the poor pressed
men, having neither clothes nor money, if they could be allowed
shirts, stockings, shoes, and canvas breeches, and some of their
pay for their wives at home. [1 page.'\
89. Edward Syler and Rich. Saltonstall to the Admiralty Com-
mittee. Being wishful to supply you with intelligence, we send
you the journal of the captain of the Adventure, who brought in
a Dutch prize taken near Norway last night. The master reports
that Van Tromp was off Shotland on the', 12th, waiting for the ships
from the East Indies and those from France eastward bound, but
that he saw none of our fleet.
P.S. — We despatch a packet just received from the fleet to his
Excellency, dated the 17th instant, before Shotland. [1 page.]
90. Capt Thos. Marryott to the Navy Commissioners. I have
got out to the King's Road, but I had not 10 of my men on board,
and was obliged to take men out of other ships ; 80 of my men
stood on shore and looked on, having combined that they would
not come on board. They came to Mr. Shewell for money, but he
had provided some 20 or 30 soldiers who carried some of them
to prison. At first they said they would all go, and the rest went
a good way with them, but turned back. I believe they will soon
wish they had not been so refractory, but I am afraid to have
them aboard the ship. If Capt. Grumwell, whose time is expired,
is not to be employed again, I could have some of his men. They
have been out 12 or 14 months, and are mad for money. I expect
to have the guns and shot on board this week, and shall then
only want men. Mr. SheweU has promised me some of those he
has pressed for Portsmouth. [1 page.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Strickland, Col. Jones, Major-General Desborow, and
Col. Tomlinson (who had a meeting with the Swedish Commissary),
to consider the returns made by the Prize Goods' Commissioners
concerning the packs of goods in their custody claimed by the Com-
missary, to confer with the Commissioners, and to report what
should be done.
2. Col. Stapley, Mr. Strickland, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Col.
Bennett to be a Committee to examine the business of carrying on
the subscription of the petition from some of the city, and to send
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May 23. Council of State. I)ay's Proceedings {cont)
for such of the subscribers as they think fit, examine them con-
cerning the gaining subscriptions thereunto, take their information in
writing, and report.
3. 4. The paper concerning the Prize Office business referred to
the Commissioners of Inspection, to consider what should be done,
and report ; noting that Council has thought fit to continue the house
in Bishopsgate St. for the Prize goods' business, until the Commis-
sioners have finished their report.
4. The Prize Goods' Commissioners to sit in that house.
5. To answer to M. de Bourdeaux's paper that Council has appointed
a Committee to inquire into the state of the treaty with him,
how far it was carried by the last Council, and how it stood at their
dissolution, that further proceedings may be had thereon.
6. The petition of the saltpetre makers referred to the Ordnance
Committee, l.o examine the contracts made with them, hear the
reasons for their desire, and report.
7. The Earl of Clanrickard to have one month more time
allowed him to stay in England, on the same ground as his time
lias formerly been prolonged.
8. To write Mr. Berners to attend in the service at Haber-
dashers' Hall, which has need of him.
9. The papers of the Earl of Clanrickard concerning his agree-
ment with Commissary-General Reynolds, whereby he laid down
arms in Ireland, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to
consider thereof, and whether any money is due to the Earl, and
report.
10. The petition of Thos. Norris referred to the same Committee,
to report. [/. 69, x>P- 137, 138.]
May 23. 91. Jno. Limbery to the Council of State. I being in the Downs
Victualling with Major Bourne, several Hamburg ships, having hemp and other
Office. materials fit for the service, came into the river. They have applied
to me for their despatch, but there being no Commissioner here to-
day to give them satisfaction, they are at a great loss where to
deliver it. I therefore desire you will order Capt. Wildey to
receive the goods, give receipts, and pay the respective shipmasters.
[| page:]
May 23. 92. Geo. Dawson to the Admiralty Committee. Upwards of 100
Custom House, keel men have been impressed and sent on board the Falcon, com-
Newcastie. j^^nded by Capt. Yates, but it falls heavy upon married men having
families, and who are very poor. The younger sort were nimble
and got away, and will not come near the town till they have an
engagement from the coal owners who employ them that they shall
not be pressed, so the coal trade will be at a stand. I shipped
1,000^. for the Generals at sea from Tynemouth by Capt. Dan.
Morgan, who goes with three other ships to the fleet, but they wait
' for the fire-ships, water hoys, and a hoy with shot. [1 page7\
May 23. 93. Capt. Thos. Hewitt and John Pene to the Navy Commissioners.
Bristol. We have your orders to stay longer in Bristol, but no answer to our
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request that you would join the governors of garrisons and sheriffs
with us, or grant them power to raise forces to bring in the seamen
that are fled into adjacent ps.rts, and get out of our way ; though we
keep watch 10 miles' compass, yet few are brought in. We meet
many oppositions and grievous abuses, and have had violent hands
laid on us, and received blows, and that by citizens of note, and can
' get no redress here. Some course should be taken to make them a
public example, or you cannot expect us to procure men ; but powers
from you are slighted and despised.
We have got 30 men in Bristol, and hope this week to get 30 or
40 more, but we would gladly be called home. [1 page.]
May 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Mr. Berners to attend Council at 9 a.m. to-morrow.
2. Mr. Strickland and Col. Jones to be a Committee to examine
Capt. Wall, brought by Alderman Bence to Council to give infor-
mation for the public service.
4. The paper brought in, liiaking an appointment for meeting in
Moorfields on Thursday, referred to Commissary Whalley and the
rest of the officers for regulating 'the army, who are to consider
the best way for preventing the meeting, and how it may be done
in a silent manner, so that the least notice may be taken thereof
5. To answer the petition of the inhabitants of Westminster that
it is not for Council to appoint where the supreme power which is
to meet shall sit, but for themselves to decide when they shall be
convened, but that Council knows nothing contrary to their sitting
in the Parliament House at Westminster.
6. Mr. John Bourchier to come and speak with Mr. Thurloe on
business of importance.
7. The Admiralty Commissioners to order the Elizabeth and
Constant Warwick to be brought to Chatham for necessary repairs.
[Also Vol. XXXVI., Xo. 94.]
8. Col. Jones and Col. Bennet to be a Committee to go to the Tower,
and with assistance of the Lieutenant, to take account of the whole
business of the Mint and the several officers there employed, their
salaries, and the nature of their employment, and how the Mint
should be worked, and by what persons, and to report speedily the
whole state of the business.
10. To inform Capt. Badiley that the fleet lately under his
command is now ordered in, and to desire him to repair to them,
that he may report the state of all that was lately under his
command.
11. The propositions of M. Blondeau referred to the Mint Com-
mittee, and Major-General Lambert added to it, on this business.
12. To write to the treasui-ers at Ely House to give a letter of
credit to Mr. Malbone for taking up 300?. in the country for the
soldiers sent to Bath, and for charging a bill of exchange on them
for the payment thereof, which is to be allowed on account for their
daily maintenance whilst they are in the house.
13. The Hospitals' Committee to report the account received from
Mr. Jackson, of the money in his hands payable to the treasurers at
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Ely House for the soldiers at Bath, that Council may provide 400^.
more for their maintenance.
15. Commissary-General Whalley, Col. Twisleton, and Col. Clerke
to be a Committee to examine the challenge which passed between
Lord Mohun, Mr. Bynion, Mr. Trevilian, Mr. Musehamp, Mr. Porter,
and Edmund Temple; they are authorised to send for Capt.
Spilman, or others, who can give information therein, examine them
concerning the challenge, and report.
16. The petition of Rachel Bisson referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to report.
17. To answer to Mrs. Gernon's petition, that provision wiU be
made for the relief of herself and others in her condition, when the
Bill for disposing lands in Ireland shall be considered, which will be
ia a short time.
18. To answer to the petition of Elizabeth ParneU, widow, that
Council cannot do anything themselves for her present relief, but as
to what is due on her husband's arrears for service in Ireland, care
will be taken for putting it into a way of being satisfied.
19. Liveing Sorrey added to the list of soldiers to go to Bath, and
to be provided for as the others are ; Mr. Malbone to have care of him.
21. The petition of Major Wilham Harding referred to the Irish
and Scotch Committee, who are to examine the annexed account
and repoi-t. [J. 69, fp. 140-145.]
May 24. Council of State to the Barons of Exchequer, auditors of imprest,
Whitehall, fee. Council having on the 20th instant ordered the Customs'
Commissioners to lend 1,000Z. out of the moneys for redemption of
captives, towards the sending of sick soldiers to the Bath, the said
sum, and any other moneys issued by them on Council warrants, are
to be passed in their account, and they are to have a discharge.
[/. 69, p. 146.]
May 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Thos. Chilston, fishmonger, referred to the
Admiralty Judges, who are to state the facts speedily, and forbear
further proceedings in the case for 14 days.
2. Order on the petition of John Freeman and Josias Dewie,
powder makers, that Major-General Harrison- and Mr. Strickland
confer with Mr. Carew concerning the speedy providing of money
for satisfying them and the other powder makers for what is due
upon their contracts, they being in want of money, and the public
service in danger to sufier thereby.
3. JMajor-General Desborow to inquire what moneys have been
paid to the deputies from Scotland on their coming to England upon
account, and what remains of allowance for their charges now due
to them, and to report.
4. The petition of William Thomson, on behalf of the city of
Edinburgh, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are to
receive what he has to propound, confer with Col. Fenwick, and
report.
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May 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
5. Sir John Stowell, prisoner in the Tower, to be set at liberty, on
good security to the Lieutenant that he will not leave the city, and
will give himself up prisoner again on summons.
6. Justice Atkins to attend Council to-morrow, to acquaint them
with the trial of William Blake at the last Exeter assizes, at which
he was condemned to die. Council having received a petition from
him, urging considerations why mercy should be extended him.
7. Capt. Young to be captain of the Eagle, and the Generals of
the fleet to commissionate him.
8. To write the Mayor of Hull that Council being informed that
they are about to bring in Mr. Stone as minister to that place, they
are not to bring in him, or any other minister, until Council have
notice and give orders thereupon.
9. So much of Lieut.-Col. Salmon's letter as relates to the dis-
charge of some Dutch prisoners sent to Hull referred to the Com-
mittee for prisoners, to report.
10. Order on the late order dismissing Alderman Herring and
Mr. Waring from their employment at Goldsmiths' Hall, that the
Commissioners at Haberdashers' Hall take an account of the state
of the treasury lately under their charge, consider what should be
done for the future, and what persons should have charge thereof,
and report the names of the persons they think fit to be employed.
11. The petition of EKzabeth Browne referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, who are to examine whether nothing has been
paid her, and to report what should be allowed to her.
12. To write to Capt. Strong enclosing a copy of Toby Bonnel's
intelligence from Holland, in order that he may use the more caution
in pursuing his orders from the Generals of the fleet.
13. The petition of Nathaniel Stirrop, cashier general for bishops,
deans, and chapter and glebe lands, and of William Benson, one of
the register accomptants for the sale of the said lands, referred to
the. Committee for supply of places..
14. The petition of Mary B.ockley referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee to examine whether they have not already considered it,
and to certify what should be done. [J. 69, pp. 148-152.]
[May 25.] 95. Petition of Thos. Biggs, surgeon, to the Admiralty Committee.
Was surgeon in the dockyard at Deptford and Woolwich from Jan.
1642 tUl 1649, when, being ill, he requested the place for his son
Henry, who held it till he died. Begs now to be restored himself,
having been assistant to his son while he lived, and performed many
great and dangerous cures upon sundry men in the State's service.
[1 pagei\ Enclosing,
95, I. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee, recom-
mending Hen. Biggs to succeed his father. — 1 March 1649.
[1 page"]
95. II. Order by the Navy Commissioners to the clerk of the
check at Deptford to admit the said Hen. Biggs. — 22 May
1649. [| page-l
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Near the Ex-
change.
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96. Rear- Admiral Rich. Badiley to Robt. Blaekborne. I desire that
the papers I left with Mr. Creed relating to Thos. Biggs, surgeon, my
brother-in-law, may be laid before the Admiralty Committee, that
the ancient man may make no more journeys about this business,
[i page.]
97. Capt. Robert Clarke to the Admiralty Commissioners.
Coming this morning from Dunkirk with a convoy, I chased the
Ryall of Calais, a French man-of-war, but she was rescued by the
guns of Calais Castle. I anchored in Dover Road, and two hours
after, the Holland fleet of 114 sail coming into the Downs, I was
forced to cut my cable and run on shore. I received many broad-
sides, and had I not cut, three or four great ships would have
boarded me, being within half a cable's length ; but being helped
by boats from the shore, I got afloat again, and came in to repair.
They fired several broadsides into Dover town, and have taken two
merchant ships richly laden, which were lying at anchor. They are
still at anchor in Dover Road. [§ page.]
Ordees in the Admiralty Committee.
May 26. 98. On information from the Navy Commissioners that several
of their instruments are unfit for their trust because of their dis-
orderly lives, that they discharge them, and present others duly
qualified in their room. [| page.']
99. That the Navy Commissioners make out bills of imprest
for paying the Lewis and Mary that came from the Straits part of
their wages, having respect to the continuance of the men in the
service. [| page.]
May 26. 100. Proposals by Thos. Marsh and others to the Council of
State. It having been judged fit by Act of Parliament to have a
store of saltpetre, and there being few places or ports that trade for
it, the urgency for it has revived the custom of digging for it, though
formerly laid down as a grievance. They ofl^er, from a desire of im-
proving their knowledge to benefit the commonwealth, and from the
encouragement held out in the Act, to make a trial at their own
costs of generating and producing great quantities of saltpetre by an
artificial accellerating its growth in the earth, provided they may
enjoy the sole right of making it for 14 years, as by a former Act is
provided for the encouragement of such as introduce any new manu-
facture. They will thereupon supply the State with saltpetre
sufficient for the service at very reasonable rates, not exceeding 701.
per ton. [1 page.]
May 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
] . Order on petition of Richard Gardner, a soldier who was maimed
in the service, to go to Bath, that Mr. Malbone add his name to the
list of those to go to Bath, and provide for him as for others under
his charge. [/. 69, p. 153.]
May 26. 101. Council of State to the Mayor of Rye. We hear from the
Whitehall. Mayor of Dover that yesterday at noon, 60 Dutch men-of-war came
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into Dover Eoad, and awhile after 60 more, which we judge to be
Tromp's fleet, with an addition of new strength since he came from
the North. We suppose our fleet is not far behind. Meantime we
wish to send out two or three nimble vessels to warn all English
ships at sea to come into the next port for security, and to observe
and give intelligence of the motion of the enemy, in case they go
westward. Let no ships leave your harbour whilst things are in
this posture, and send this intelligence all along the sea coast west-
ward, that the shipping may not be surprised. Charge your bills
therefor on the Navy Commissioners. With note that 31. was dis-
bursed upon this order. [1 page.]
102. Capt. Earth. Yate to Kobt. Blackborne. I pressed 50 keehnen,
but was forced to discharge them on account of the mighty clamour of
their wives. I have 90 pressed men on board, and expect to get 40
or 50 more. I have received orders from Col. Lilburne to go back
to Leith, but I have written him that I am ordered otherwise, and
that if I go thither, I must discharge the men, and abandon the coal
fleet now ready to sail, unless I go in company with them, and spare
them men to carry their ships along the coast, when they are over
the bar. [1 page.]
103. Major Jeremiah Tolhurst to Major Rich. Salwey. I was
away in Scotland when yours arrived, but Geo. Dawson has got the
few men this place affords. I have directed the justices of peace to
order the constables to search for all the seamen who come into any
of the towns, and to bring them in safe custody to Newcastle, but
many of the young men who are most fit for the service run into the
country. Mr. Taylor desires that the Mayor or Geo. Dawson may
audit his accounts for pressing men, having shipped several men on
board the ships here, and on some gone to sea. Our fleet is reported
to be off the Danger [Dogger ?] Bank and between that and the
Holland coast ; some able pilots have gone from hence to the Navy,
and some have absented themselves. [1 page.]
104. Capt. Robert Domford to Lord General Cromwell. Since
my last to you from Caithness, giving you an account of taking a
prize near Shotland, sending her to Newcastle, and hastening to the
fleet, which I hoped to find near Shotland, I met Capt. Beck, who
came in with two prizes from the fleet, and brought orders from the
Generals for the water ships and their convoy, which were then at
Orkney taking in water, to sail to Hull, and for me to go there to
taUow. I send you a packet of letters received from Capt. Beck,
from the Generals at Shotland, and five packets received for the
Generals, which , I could not deliver, not going to the fleet.
[ipage.]
May 26. 105. John Poortmans to [Robt. Blackborne]. We are plying
The Kesolution, between the Flie and Texel, to hinder the conjunction of Admiral
off the Texel. y^^ Tromp with such men-of-war as are at either place, as also with
20 Danish ships in the Sound, who only wait an opportunity to join
the Dutch, but intelligence is so lame that we know not which way
May 26.
Portsmouth
frigate,
Aberdeen.
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to turn ; when man's wisdom fails, the Lord is the only wise
counsellor, and never forsakes those that trust him. I send you the
list [of the fleet], though not so complete as I could wish. [1 page.]
May 26. 106. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the Navy Commissioners. We have
Yarmouth, your Orders of the 1 7th to press seamen, but so many men come on
shore from the State's ships here to get men that the seamen keep
out of the way, and our labour in getting pilots for those ships is
very, great. When they have sailed we will do our best, but shall
not get many ; so many have been already impressed that there are
not sufficient to man the ships and vessels here, and people are conse-
quently compelled to lay up their ships for lack of men. [| page.]
May 27. Council of State. Day's Proceediags.
1. Major-General Desborow appointed President of Council for
14) days.
2. To write to the owners who have sent forth Capt. Diamond as
a private man-of-war, to restore three small vessels taken by him in
Swansea Road.
3. The intelligence now received from Dover to be sent to the
Generals of the fleet.
4. The former order of Council dismissing Thomas Smith from the
office of Navy Commissioner to be taken off, and he to act as
formerly.
5. The treaty Avith Portugal to be considered to-morrow.
6. Major Bourne to drop as far down the river as he safely can,
with such ships as are ready, that he may be ready for service as
opportunity offers.
7. Mr. Strickland and Col. Bennett to be a Committee to examine
Mr. Brown, of Ireland, apprehended by warrant of Council, and if
they see cause, to give order for his further security, the searching
his rooms for papers, and the apprehending of persons who, upon his
examination or on information from Ireland, are found dangerous.
8. The Committee for inspecting the treasuries to consider how
the receipts of Customs and Excise may be made one, and managed
by the same hands, for the lessening of public charges, and to report.
9. To write the Army Committee that Council have continued the
Lord General's regiment as it is 14 days longer, and they are to
give payment accordingly.
11. Jeffirey Brown, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be sent into
Ireland in custody, under charge of a party of horse to the sea, and
then by a man-of-war to Dublin ; Mr. Rowe to acquaint Council
at what part a ship ,may soonest be had for his transportation.
12. John Roch, taken prisoner with Mr. Brown, and in custody
of the Serjeant-at-arms, to be discharged.
13. James Russell, late one of the Committee for compounding,
discharged from that trust, and to meddle no more therein.
14. Sir James Lockhart, prisoner in the Tower, to be discharged,
and to repair within 6 weeks to the Commander-in-Chief in Scotland,
and enter into a bond with good securities in 1,000?., to act nothing
to the prejudice of the commonwealth.
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May 27. Cquncil of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
15. Order on report from Mr. Moyer concerning the settling of the
receipt at Goldsmiths' Hall, that auditor Sherwin be appointed to
receive the moneys paid to that treasury till further order, and Mr.
Leech to subscribe every receipt, before discharge be given.
16. To write the Army Committee to pay out of the money
brought to them for the service of Ireland, to Commissary Wm.
Dobbins, 163L 14s. lid., for the charge of vessels hired to carry
3,047 quarters 4 bushels, of wheat from Portsmouth to Ireland, as
appears in his account given in to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
17. To write to the Lord General to order Mr. Hayne, the
engineer, to repair to Inverness, to take care of laying the founda-
tions of the works and buildings to be raised there, if his Lordship
thinks he may be spared here.
18. Col. Fitch to state in writing on what account the 30,000L
desired by him, and for which he says Col. Lilburne has written, is
claimed, that order may^be given therein.
19. To write to the Army Committee to advance three months'
pay to Mr. Hayne, the engineer to be employed at Inverness, to be
paid him here or in Scotland, as he shall signify.
22. Order for a warrant to the Excise Commissioners to order their
treasurer, out of monies due from the excise to the Ely House trea-
surers, to pay 400L towards the expense of 220 sick and maimed
soldiers sent to the Bath, according to a bill drawn on him by Rich.
Malbone, who takes care of the said soldiers.
23. Order on a repoft from the Irish and Scotch Committee of the
24th inst., and a former report of April 5th, concerning Ensign
Alexander Aspinall's disbursements, services, and losses in maintain-
ing the Island of Barsey, county Carnarvon — that a letter be written
to Col. John Carter, Quartermaster General Hugh Courtney, and the
officer in chief of Sir Wm. Constable's regiment, now commanding at
Conway Castle, to cause as much of the provisions at the castle dis-
posable by the State to be sold as may raise 501., to pay the same
to Aspinall, or else to cause an appraisement of the provisions to be
made by indifferent persons, and the same to be delivered to him to
sell for satisfaction of his disbursements ; and to certify what pro-
visions then remain. [/. 69, pp. 155-161.]
May 27. 107. Warrant from the Council of State to all sheriflEs, bailiffs, and
Whitehall, other civil officers, that as in times of action at sea the service requires
the frequent sending to places where there are no post stages settled,
they are to supply Hen. Symball, messenger of Council, with able
horses for the service of the State, with power to impress them.
And in case of the absence or delay of any of the said officers,
Symball is authorised to take up horses, paying the usual rates.
Also to take up boats to convey letters to the ships at war. [1 page.]
May 27. 108. Deposition of Wm. Baker that, while his servant was plough-
ing at Soham, co. Cambridge, some of the townsmen took six of the
horses, and impounded them, whereupon he was forced to get some
soldiers to fetch them out, and was much hindered. The towns-
men also said that the Adventurers had nothing to do with the
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ground, and that it was not adjudged to them, and thereupon cut
a dike between his and Lord Chief Justice St. John's ground, so
as to make a way to carry the horses out of the ground. [| page.']
May 27. 109. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Com-
missioners charge the victuallers to send a hoy filled with water
for the ships now in the river, to prevent the men's running on
shore for water. Also to quicken the victuallers in sending the
colliers laden with provisions for the fleet, and despatch the water
ships. [I page.}
May 27. 110. Thomas Wilson to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey at Mr. Blackborne's-
'- 10 a.m., The Dutch fleet, ships of from 26 to 60 guns, weighed out of Calais
over Castle, jj^^g^^ ^j^jg morning, and are now behind the Goodwin, turning
north. Our fleet is not yet in sight. The master gunner here,
Mr. Reader, wants a supply of gunners and matrosses for the castle
and two forts, as there are not sufiicient to load and fire the guns.
We did damage to the enemy, but we ought to have been able to fire
three shots for one. We also want ammunition, and money for
reparation of the platforms. I will send daily while the Dutch are
upon the coast. The Council would do well to check the post-
masters along the road, as they are 18 or 20 hours bringing a
packet, be the business never so important. [1 page.J
May 27. 111. John Scott to the Admiralty Committee. On your orders
Ipswich. I came to Harwich with all privacy, and applied to Capt. Wright for
some soldiers to impress men, but in all the night got but one, and
four the next day. I came here next day with two ofiicers and some
soldiers, and the bailifis appointed constables to go with us, but in
two nights and a day, they got not one man, and we only found
four. They pretended all were gone to Newcastle or London, but
there were some who ran away on hearing of a press. I shall return
to Harwich with those I have, allowing them 7c?. or 8d. a day till
I hear of a vessel to take them. A press is needed on ship board as
well as on shore. [1 page, with shorthand notes of reply.}
May 27. 112. Col. Robt. Overton to the Admiralty Committee. I received
Hull. your account of the honourable retreat of the Dutch navy into their
harbours, and will tell it to any ships that come to this port.
I wish Capt. Strong was come. The victualling ships are ready
to sail, and 200 pressed men obtained, but not without much
difficulty, clamour, and opposition of the country people and con-
stables. Some I have in hold, and threaten to send them to sea,
and I hold the Mayor of Grimsby in terrorem with the same. The
captains who went home last set on shore 20 of the men that we
had procured, some able to be masters or pilots. I sent a list of
them to the Generals, and told them their quality, lest it might be
Said they were turned off" for insufficiency. [I page.}
May 27^ 113. Capt. Wm. Pestell to the Admiralty Committee. Being
The Hamburg sent to Orkney for water for the fleet, I received a packet and sent
^h"^^^' ^^ ^°'" ^^^ Generals by the Portsmouth, but she being ordered back
by Capt. Beck of the Four Sisters, and the fleet being gone from
the coast, I returned it you by way of Aberdeen, with the Generals'
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packet to my Lord General. I will keep the other until I know
where they are. I have a ketch and a galliot hoy belonging to the
Generals' squadron, well suited for carrying letters. I am going to
Hull, and will then ply about Burlington Bay. [1 page.]
May 27. 114. Generals Kich. Deane and Geo. Monck to Capts. Peter
The Resolution, Strong and Wm. Pestell. You are forthwith to set sail, and to
o t e exe . pQ^ygy ^jjg ships in the Humber to the fleet off Yarmouth. If the
wind continues northerly, we will wait for you 48 hours. If not,
go into the roads, and wait for further orders. Endeavour to avoid
Admiral Van Tromp with his fleet, which is now abroad. [Copy,
1 page.]
May 27. 115. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. It has been resolved
The Resolution, that the whole fleet shall sail for the English coast, anchor off Yar-
mouth Sand, and remain there 48 hours for the ships coming to them,
and orders are sent to the ships in Hull, Yarmouth, and the Thames,
to repair to us. Van Tromp is at Goree with 120 men-of-war, and
more are to join him, which cannot be avoided if we stay on this
coast. [|- page.]
off the Texel.
May 27. 116. Thos. Pointer to the Navy Commissioners. I could not
The Resoiutio before send you an account of the fleet's motions; it is in very
Texel. ^ good condition, the men in good health, and there are 614 mariners
on board the Resolution, but only a few able seamen. It is intended
to engage with the enemy, which is desired by all. I will send the
muster books when completed. They have been delayed through
the absence of Mr. Blundel, clerk of the check of the Resolution. I
am acting as his deputy. [1 page.]
May 27. 117. Thos. Orton, clerk of the check, to the Navy Commissioners.
The Texel. I send two muster books. We are safe from Shotland, and on the
Holland coast, took some of the Dutch fishermen. We heard their
fleet was gone northward, but could not find it, and we see no men-
of-war here, but there is a speech of a fleet to come out, which we
are now waiting for. We want the usual allowance for our sick
men. [| page.]
May 28. 118. Generals Deane and Monck to the Admiralty Committee,
The Resolution. 'W© want a bill made out for payment to Capt. Wm. Haddock of
the Hannibal, for a quantity of shot, powder, and match on board
his ship, the State being now obliged to ^supply gunners' stores.
[| page-]
May 28. 119. Capt. Peter Strong to the Council of State. I will use my best
Th *n"'' abilities to accomplish your desire, but I am detained from sailing for
Yarmouth!"' *^^ Humber by contrary winds. I am informed by all the pilots that
my ship cannot go in there without great danger of losing her ; if we
go further north, we shall have to ride in the open sea, without
shelter or succour against any opposer. We should have to stand off
almost as far as the coast of Holland, and when we are gone, our fleet
might come southward, and we being only eight ships of war with
victuallers, may be over-mastered if met by the Dutch fleet, and
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Dover.
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the loss of the victuallers would be very prejudicial. We therefore
think it better to stay at Yarmouth until it is known where our fleet
is, or tiU the Dutch move westward. I have not a nimble vessel to
send out to gain intelligence, but will send you all I can get. [I page.]
120. Col. Rt. Overton to the Admiralty Committee. According
to your orders, I will direct the ports northward to set out nimble
vessels to gain or give intelligence. I wlQ forward yours to the
Generals by a nimble ketch I am preparing. Capt. Strong has not
yet arrived, but all things are ready for him. I doubt not but the
Dutch have arrived in Dover Road in order to their own destruc-
tion and dissipation. [| page.l
121. Col. Rt. Overton to the Admiralty Committee. On receipt of
yours I sent your intimations to Bridlington, Scarborough, and
Whitby, and hired a nimble frigate of 14 guns, manned with 60 sea-
men and soldiers, for gaining and giving intelligence to or of the
fleet, and telling them of the station of the Dutch in Dover Road. I
have not heard of Capt. Strong. [| pageJ]
122. Thos. Green to the Admiralty Committee. I have been so
busy in preserving our ships here that I asked the deputy -governor
to write you news. 50 sail of the Dutch fleet, with English colours
at their bowsprit, arrived off Southsand Head last Wednesday at 10
a.m., alid fired several broadsides on the Drake and three other ves-
sels, but did not then reduce them, and came to anchor in the roads. .
An hour after, another fleet of 60 great ships, three Admirals, arrived
and fired on the town, but did little harm. They kept close to shore,
to prevent the Drake coming in. I signalled to her to run aground
rather than be taken, which she did, and then I sent eight boats to
take her off", which they did, and she is now nearly repaired. They
took the other three vessels. We sent an express to Portsmouth to
, take care of the ships there, not knowing which way the Dutch
fleet would go. The rendezvous was between Calais and Dover, but
they have gone northward. I wish our nine men-of-war in Yar-
mouth knew of their motions. [2^ pages.]
123. Thos. Green to the Navy Commissioners. To the same
eflect as the preceding. I have provided masts for the Wildman.
The Golden Cock has gone for Portsmouth with a convoy. I want
orders to purchase some anchors and cables of the East India Com-
pany at Saq/iwich. [2|- pages.]
124. Hen. Dawson, Mayor, to the Admiralty Committee. I des-
patched your packet for the Generals to Shields by our water bailiff,
who gave it to Capts. Dan. Morgan and Wetwang. If Morgan
could not get out and take it, he would send it by one of the ketches.
They heard that our fleet was on the Dogger Bank on May 24, off the
Flie. The narrative you sent gave the commanders great satisfaction.
Capt. Dan. Morgan, who has the money, has been detained by
contrary winds. 100 colliers are ready to sail, but want men ; they
are under convoy of Captains Wyard, Yates, and Sheres.
P.S. — I have received a^d sent off the expresses to the Generals,
but I hope our fleet is near or with the Dutch ere this: [1 J pages-l
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125. John Arthur to the Admiralty Committee. I have sent a
frigate to Guernsey and Jersey with the Council's packets, and sent
out scouts. If you wUl appoint me vice-admiral of this county, I will
obey all your commands, but such a mixture of orders to me and the
Mayor breeds distraction. If the Dutch had a mind to land in
Portland, there are only 10 persons in Portland, in Sandsfoot Castle
3 old men, and in this place 12 is our strength. [1 page.]
126. Anth. EUesdon to the Admiralty Committee. On your
orders I have pressed the Good Intent of Lyme to ply between the
Land's End and the Isle of Wight, to gain intelhgence of the enemy
and when he discovers them, to repair to the next port, and send you
a post. I have promised him freight and damages. [| page.]
127. Wm. Burton to the Admiralty Committee. On your orders
to the bailiffs and me, we hired and despatched a nimble ketch to
discover the English fleet, and will send you any news that comes.
[I P<^9e-]
128. Bailiffs of Yarmouth and Wm. Burton to the Admiralty
Committee. We send several packets of letters brought in at 11 a.m.
from the Generals of the fleet. It is not 5 leagues east of this place,
sailing southward, and Capt. Strong, with the remainder of the
fleet in the Roads, is ordered to join it. [| page.]
May 29. 129. John Poortmans to Eobt. Blackborne. We are waiting to
The Kesolution, convoy such ships as shall come from the river and Hull. Being a
great stranger to any transactions vsath you, I should like to know
something of the issue of our late change [in the Government]. I
dare not but conclude it will be for the better, [f page.]
May 28.
Lyme.
May 28.
Y armouth.
May 29.
Yarmouth.
off Yarmouth.
May 29.
The Hamburg
Merchant,
Dundee.
May 29.
The Drake,
10 p.m., Dover.
May 30.
130. Capt. Wm. Pestell to the Admiralty Committee. I told
you in mine of the 27th from Aberdeen, that I waited there for
12 busses which the Generals ordered me to convoy to Scarborough,
but they got so high in the harbour that they could not get off till
spring tide, five days hence, so I came hither, where I vsdll stay till
they follow, and then we will sail to Burlington Bay and the
Humber. The Falmouth was going northward to look for the fleet,
but as I could not direct her, she has joined me. I give you a list
of eight ships with me. [1 page.]
131. Capt. Robt. Clarke to the Admiralty Committee. I hope
to be at sea again by next Tuesday. I directed the Horseydown
to ply to the northward as far as North Sands Head, between Eng-
land and Flanders and on the French coast, to discover the motions
of the Dutch fleet, and return on Monday. I hear that three of
their ships are riding in Calais Road, but the rest were not dis-
covered. \_^ page.]
Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Th^ petition of Samuel Atkins referred to the Admiralty Com-
missioners, to report.
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2. The petition of Mary Jones, widow, referred to the Navy Com-
missioners, who are to inquire into the fact, and if they find it as
alleged, to give her the usual allowance.
5. Wra. Brent to be sent over into Ireland together with Jeoffry
Browne.
6. The report on the appointing of a Committee to take the
accounts of the nation approved as to the matter therein offered
and contained in several heads, and Mr. Thurloe to put the same
into the method of Instructions, and offer it to Council.
7. The report made by Col. Jones from the Committee to take
account of the present state of the Mint remitted to them, to recon-
sider and advise with such persons as they think fit concerning the
way of setting the Miat speedily to work, and they are to appoint
the carrying of it on by persons fit to be trusted, and in such
manner as is most for the service of the commonwealth.
8. Order granting the petition of DaSad Barret, Kichard Lay, and
others, on behalf of a congregated church in Wells, Somersetshire,
to have the Chapter House allowed them to meet in for the exercise
of religion, unless good cause be shown to the contrary by the
magistrate of Wells within 14 days of seeing this order. [/. 69,
'pp. 163-165.]
May 30. 132. Capt. Barth. Yates to the Admiralty Committee. I have 100
Falcon fly boat, very proper seamen more than my company on board, which I pressed
Shields. Q^^ q£ ^YiQ coal fleet and other ships in harbour, and intended to
bring them and the coal fleet to Lee Road, but order has arrived
that no ships are to go out ; and as I have somewhat disabled the
coal fleet by taking the men, the Mayor of Newcastle thinks it will
not be prudent for them to sail without a convoy. I want orders
for myself, and Capts. Wyard and Wetwang, who have come in,
whether to stay for the fleet, or come out the first opportunity.
The three packets have gone to the fleet, and there are two fire-ships
and two hoys with water to follow. [1 page.}
May 30. 133. Geo. Dawson to the Admiralty Committee. I have dispatched
Custom House, aU your letters to the Generals at sea, and the victuallers have sailed
Newcastle, ^-^j^ provisions and water for the fleet, but Capts. Wyard and Yates,
who were to convoy the 100 colliers, are stayed by an order of the
Council of State forbidding vessels to leave this harbour. The two
fire-ships know not whether to adventure, not knowing where our
fleet is ; we hope they know the Dutch have gone southward. The
Unity has brought in a few Hull ships. [If paqeft^
May 30. 134. Col. Rt. Overton to the Admiralty Committee. I hear from
Hull. the frigate I'sent forth of the fleet's coming to Yarmouth Roads, and
the Generals have sent in a ketch with an order to Captain Strong
or W. Pestell who have not yet come up, so I have sent it back
with the best information I could get. I hope all your return
letters will reach. The ketch was only allowed 48 hours to return
to the fleet, or if he cannot keep that time, to Yarmouth Roads.
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I have sent to Tynemouth bar for all ships to return there. The
Generals have sent a challenge to Van Tromp to come to sea, and
give them an opportunity for an encounter, but as there are 300
Dutch merchantmen bound for the Eastland lying on the back of
Yarmouth Sands, I fear Tromp's design is rather to draw off our
fleet to make them way, than any present action. [1 page.]
135. Rich. Freeman to the Admiralty Committee. A ketch has
come in from the Generals, with orders to Capt. Strong to take
all the victualling and other ships to Yarmouth Roads, and orders
have been given along the coast between this and Newcastle and
Aberdeen for all others to repair there. I have loaded 450 tons of
provisions, and 200 tons of water, and only stay for Capt. Strong.
[1 page.]
May 30. 136. Capt. Peter Strong to the Admiralty Committee. The
The Unicorn, Generals having arrived at the back of the Yarmouth Sands on the
" 29th inst. with the fleet, I sent them notice of Tromp being in the
Downs, and that on the 28th he weighed with some 80 sail for the
coast of Holland, where I believe he now is. I am weighing anchor
to join the fleet, [-i- page.]
Yarmouth
Eoads.
May 30.
Post house,
Bristol.
May 30.
Leghorn.
137. Capt. Thos. Hewitt and Jno. Pene to the Navy Commissioners.
You write that great complaints have been made from here against
us, especially by the Navy Victuallers' agents, for pressing their men
and disabling them from sailing to Portsmouth, but we have only
pressed 6 men out of the ship, and then because they were not
ready to sail. We will avoid the like disservice in future ; we
promised to refurnish them when ready. If they produced a pro-
tection, we should have submitted.
The State is grossly abused by people here getting protections
to transport the State's provisions to Ireland, when they are only
merchants' goods. When we return to London, we hope to answer all
complaints against us. There are * or 5 in prison for deserting after
being pressed, and some for beating the press ofiicer. We have
impressed 95 since our last. We are journeying to London by Ports-
mouth, to compare our impress book with that of the clerk of the
check, and see what absentees there are, that men may be appointed
to find them out. [1 page.]
138. Charles Longland to the Council of State. Two Dutch
men-of-war and seven merchantmen left Leghorn on the 19th for
Amsterdam, and on the 23rd, 18 more men-of-war followed them,
amongst which were the Leopard and Spahi. The chief com-
mander has sent order to the eight men-of-war that went for
Messina to follow them to the Straits' mouth, where, by their own
report, they intend to lie and wait for the Venice ships ; but we are
credibly informed that all these ships are called home for Holland,
and intend to call upon the coast of Spain for all the merchant
ships there, which together will ma.ke 50 sail. Whether they will
go about Scotland, or go to Brest in France, to join with the fleet
there, and so through the Channel together, I know not. But you
may know better where to look for them, and it is probable they
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will bend a good strength of ships of war that way, being 30 men-
of-war and as many merchantmen. They are very weakly manned,
having lost 400 men in the two fights, besides what are maimed,
and their courage is likewise suitable thereto, for the chief com-
mander of all these ships in the Straits told Capt. Appleton when
he put him ashore (for our captive commanders are enlarged here),
that he doubted it would be his turn to be taken before he got
home, and therefore desired a recommendation, that his usage in
such case might be no worse than he had shown to Appleton.
On the 22nd inst., Capts. Appleton, Seaman, and Marsh were put
on shore, upon my security and that of two other EngKsh merchants
in a bond of 12,000 pieces of eight, to present the said captains
in two months' time prisoners in Holland, for which place they
intend to depart in four days.
I have only heard of the Venice ships that they were met in that
gulf, and had been at Kagusa. We wiU give them advice of what
passes, that they may avoid meeting with so great a fleet of Dutch.
I have not received any letters or orders how these ships should
proceed, so can do no further therein. As soon as the Dutch are
gone out of the Straits homewards, I will send home the powder
and saltpetre. [2 pages.]
May 30. 139. Charles Longland to the Admiralty and Navy Committee.
Leghorn. You will see by the enclosed accounts and receipts how the monies
I have drawn upon the navy treasurer have been disposed of to
the merchant ships which I have taken up and fitted for service,
for advance or imprest money, and what I expended on others.
The Dutch fleet of 20 men-of-war and seven merchant ships, with
the Leopard, are gone to the west, and we believe for HoUand,
although they give it out they will lie at the Straits' mouth to
meet our Venice ships, of which the last news we had was that they
were at the mouth of the Gulf of Venice. A chief reason why we
believe that all these Dutch are called home is because they have sent
to call away another squadron of eight ships from Messina, to come
likewise to the rest at the Straits' mouth, which will be the whole
they have in these seas. If I can be advised for certainty that they
are gone home, I think it will be best for the Venice ships to keep
here, as they would do the enemy much spoil, for these seas are
very full of their merchantmen ; but I suppose you have ordered
long before this what the Venice ships shall do. [With copies of
his letter of 11th May. 3 pages.]
May 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Col. Tomlinson added to the Committee of Council for manag-
ing of the ■
2. The Committee for taking account of miscarriages in the
Upper Bench and other prisons to commit to the custody of
the Serjeant-at-arms attending Council aU persons offering them
any affront during their sittings as a Committee, to remain in
custody till further order ; also to retuiTi to Council the names of
such as are committed, and the cause.
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May 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
3. The challenge between Mr. Perrott and Mr. Throckmorton
referred to the Committee formerly appointed for similar business,
to examine them and any others concerned in the challenge, and
report.
4. Cornelius Arian de Croaks, lately committed to the Fleet, to
be removed to the Gatehouse.
5. Mr. Thurloe to prepare an instrument for prolonging the time
of the sitting and acting of the Committee for Obstructions.
6. To order the Committee for Obstructions to represent to
Council in writing what obstructs their despatching the matters
heretofore cognisable before them, and what may be done to remedy
the same.
7. 8. 20L from contingent moneys to be paid to Mrs. Swaine, for a
small piece of her husband's ground, and Mr. Harrison to ask the
Deputy-Governor of Shrewsbury whether the said land, now used
for fortifying Shrewsbury Castle, can conveniently be spared and
restored to its owner. [Also Vol. XXX VL, Mo. 140.]
9. To write the Commissioners appointed to hear the differences
between the drainers of the Fens and the people of the country,
that on an insurrection lately made by the fen people, and an
attempt on the property of the adventurers there, Council ordered
a troop of horse to go thither to appease the tumult, not holding it
fit that the people should right themselves in that way. Also that
Council, having since received a petition from some who complain of
grievances, and that they cannot be heard therein, sends it to them,
that the eomplainers may be heard, and justice done them.
10. Order for a warrant to Aid. Herring and Mr. Waring to pay
to Auditor Sherwin all moneys in their hands received for composi-
tions and sequestrations.
11. Order for a warrant to the Haberdashers' Hall Committee
to order Auditor Sherwin to pay to the Treasurers-at-war the
remainder of thelOO,OOOL ordered out of that treasury for the army.
12. Capt. Blackwell and Mr. Desborow to come to Council to-
morrow.
14. The petition and paper of Daniel Norman and others of Jersey
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to hear the petitioners
in reference to that island if they have not been already heard, or
have anything new to propound, and if anything of moment be
offered by them, which might be added to the report already made
by that Committee, they are to add it, and present it to Council.
15. The petitidn of Thos. Skelton referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to hear him on the business, and report.
16. Cols. Pride and Grosvenor, Lieut.-Cols. White, Zanchy, and
Fenton ; Major Packer, Mr. Bolton, Methuselah Turner, and Henry
Brandriff, to be a Committee to consider the state of Savoy
Hospital and Ely House, both in reference to the persons employed
therein and their allowances, the number and qualities of the sick
and maimed men, and pensioners maintained from thence, and the
allowance made for relief of those sent there for cure. Upon full
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information on these and other particulars, th^y are to proceed to a
thorough regulation of the said houses, and so to bestow their
management that the treasure allowed them may not be wasted ;
and that only such men may,be admitted as are proved to be deserv-
ing of relief ; they are to send for such persons or papers as shall
give them any insight into the business, and examine them on any
matters concerning the hospitals. The Committee to continue for
thi-ee months. [/. 69, pp. 168-172.]
141. Capt. Eobt. Wilkinson to the Admiralty Committee. I
have impressed 40 men in all. Mr. Gale, commander of the
victualling ship at Harwich, has pressed 100 and has but 24, for he
lets them run away. When I came to press, he sent his pinnace to
press, which made the men run away, and hindered me of 20. I
met some of his men drinking here ; the victuals lie by the ship's
side, and nobody to take them in. The master's mate advised the
men to deny press money, but I impressed him. I want a warrant
to take some on board who have received the press money and will
not sei've. I have got much ill will here by pressing. I am about
to return to the Lee Road by order of Major Bourne. [1 page.]
142. John Scott to the Admiralty Committee. Since my last, I
have pressed 27 men, and delivered them to Capt. Wilkinson of the
Weymouth pink, who having pressed all he could out of the coUiers,
is gone to Ipswich to press there. I now despair of getting any
more here, and will go to Yarmouth, where I will get what I can,
and expect further orders, [f page.]
May 31. 143. Generals Rich. Deane and Geo. Monk to the Admiralty
The Kesoiution, Committee. Yesterday whilst we were at anchor off Yarmouth, the
off Dunmdge xjnicom, Portland, six merchant men-of-war, and nine or ten victual-
ling ships came to us, and the whole fleet is between Dunnidge and
Aldborow, and will ply as high as the Longsand Head, to expect the
ships in the river and Lee Road. Admiral Van Tromp with his
fleet was seen last night off Longsand Head, and we wiU try to find
him out. We wonder some wood and candles or money for them
have not been sent, as also hammocks, of which there is great want.
Give us any intelligence you have. We trust the Lord will give us
wisdom to manage our great trust.
P.S. — We have sent the two Swedish and two Danish ships to
the Thames, under convoy of the Merchant Adventure. [1 page.]
May 31. 144. Gens. Deane and Monk to the Admiralty Committee. We
The Kesoiution. send a certificate of powder, shot, and match bought of Capt. Hen.
Collins, of the Malaga Merchant, and desire order to the Navy
Commissioners to give a bill for payment for them. [§ page.]
May 31. 145. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Com-
missioners execute with all possible speed the request of the
Generals for sending down clothes, at reasonable rates, for the
seamen of the Resolution, who are in great want thereof. [| page.]
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May 3J. 146. Rich. Bradshaw to [Robt. Blackmore]. I was glad to hear
[Hamburg.] \)j the merchants that all was well, and that Council sat close
to settle the government, in which great work God direct them.
Mr. Crisp desires you to excuse him to Council, and wishes me to
forbear charging my bills of exchange upon him for the State, until
I have his allowance for it, so that if I had bought up the whole
parcel of powder, I should have been at a stand for money to pay
for it ; but I suppose your next will give order, so that I may charge
my bills for the needful upon him or some other merchant of knowTi
credit.
Since the last post I ha,ve bought 100 more casks of powder, and
have a promise of 200 or 300 more, and go on providing the masts,
having met with some of 23 to 25 palms.
I have, upon my own engagement, taken up 1,000?. more, and
charged my bills directly upon Council, payable at 20 days' sight to
Hen. Crisp, and I hope you will move that they may be accepted
and paid, to avoid the trouble of the merchants attending Committees,
which they will be loath to do where there is no profit. The Russ,
Dane, and Portuguese bought up all the powder in town, while your
order lingered, so that what I get for the future must be from other parts.
There are some powder mills near the city, which will undertake to
deliver small parcels weekly, but not imder 33 rix dollars per cwt.
If you want it, and order me to buy it at price current, I will do it,
but then a merchant must be assigned on whom to charge my bills,
and whose consent I must have.
There will be no depending on the ships here for sending of
the masts home, but some long Dutch ones must be sent with the
convoy, of 90 to 100 feet in the hold. I presume you have prize
ships fit for that service.
Ships grow very scarce here, being generally taken up for the
Dutch, and though I might meet with some, yet the rates would be
high, so I think it best for the State to send ships with the convoy
and give private notice thereof Mr. Wainwright says the 497L 8s. 6d.
was not paid, but only promised by Council, and as he wants an
order for it on the Prize Office, pray procure it, as also for the last
2001. for this quarter's allowance.
By letters from Emden we understand our fleet of 100 sail passed
along the Dutch coast on the 25th, in search of Tromp, who was
lately gone to vapour upon our coast ; I hope that ours got between
him and home, and that we shall shortly hear of considerable
action.
The King of Denmark, being put to his shifts for money, either to
maintain the war with the Dutch against England, or, if you make a
peace with them, to pay for the detained ships and other old sores,
has lighted on a handsome project for raising 1,600,000 rix dollars
or 350,000L sterling, to be brought in by his subjects or strangers, as
this book sets forth, which is briefly thus : He has put in security in
eight divisions of his countries, to pay five per cent, interest for
200,000 rix dollars, to be raised by 2,000 persons in every divi-
sion, at 100 dollars a man, and the King to pay the five per cent,
by his sureties to the survivors of those 2,000, even to the last man,
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and so to be quit of principal and interest, when all the 2,000 are
dead. 'Tis thought he will raise the money, or much of it, speedily ;
the hopes of surviving to carry away the interest amongst a few will
draw men on to lend such small sums, and the project hurts none.
The undertakers for the interest in each division are secured by the
King and Council.
I hope in a post or two to have an answer from Sweden and
Denmark touching the business you wrote about.
I send you a letter for the titular Lord Wentworth.
P.S. — The city of Lubec lately granted leave for the English
merchants to pass their goods, as tar, hemp, &c., through their city
from several parts of the Baltic Sea, for which I gave them thanks ;
but since the peevish burgesses have petitioned against it, it has been
recalled, so that the merchants of this company, having much goods
there, are troubled, not knowing how to get them thence ; and the
city drive at it to have the English to buy all such commodities of
them, which will make them much dearer. I know not why they
should not suffer necessaries for the navy to pass their city, being in
amity, and I shall try for it. [2 pages.]
[May.] 147. Offers of the well-affected postmasters to the Posts' Committee.
The order of the Council of State in the case of the inland Post
Office being that it be improved to the greatest advantage, either
by farm or aecoimt, they conceive the advantage consists not so much
in the advance of money, as the service and safety of the State, and
beg to offer : —
1. That persons of known integrity may be employed in all parts,
and a sufficient salary allowed, as becomes a trust of that great
concernment.
2. That a fit person be appointed for the control thereof, according
to orders from the State, by means whereof the postmasters may be
enabled to carry on the service with ease to the people and advantage
to the public, respect being had to the satisfaction of the new under-
takers, if the State thinks fit.
8. As righteousness exalteth a nation, it is hoped that after the
expense of so much blood and treasure, the very things adjudged and
condemned in others (viz., monopolies) will not now be practised, but
that, next to the public safety, you will be tender of the people's just
liberty ; for both by the laws of God and man, it is lawful for every
man to employ himself in a lawful calhng, especially in that to
which he has been bred, and it is also lawful for divers men to
employ themselves in one calling, otherwise there must be as many
callings as men.
4. For avoiding of many inconveniences that will follow in the
farming of it, viz. : The persons depositing or obliging themselves for
so much money a year, will not lay out themselves and their estates
without expectation of profit, which .must arise either out of the
people's letters or postmasters' labour, besides the hazard to the
commonwealth ; for notwithstanding the faithfulness of the post-
masters, yet if they will not do their work at their rates (which may
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prove an oppression too heavy, like that in Egypt), others shall.
[1 page.]
[May.] 148. Reasons why Mrs. Witherings should share in the profits of
the foreign post : —
1. That the large portion that she brought to her husband helped
to purchase the same.
2. The personal estate, whereof by law she ought to have the
third, is swallowed up by his ofiiee, in securing and improving it,
and by the debts contracted thereby.
3. Her husband by will left the profits of this office to their
young son, who died soon after his father, which, if the latter
could have foreseen, he would not have passed over his wife and
daughter, and given all away to a nephew.
4. The contest between her and his nephew, being by ihe advice
of Lord Bradshaw put to arbitration, the third of the profits was
awarded to her and her daughter, so long as her nephew should
enjoy the office, her right preceding his in conscience, if not in law
also.
5. She has not lOOL a year left for her maintenance, whereas 1051.
a year of her land was sold for procuring this office.
6. She hopes her casting herself upon the piety and equity of the
Council of State and this Committee, as it does not lessen her right,
win not prejudice her in obtaining it. [1 page.]
May. 149. Report of the Committee for management of the posts. In
pursuance of the order and reference of the Council of State of
the 11th inst., we conferred with Sir David Watkins as to his
claim to the foreign Post Office, and find it to be derived from
several changes and ahenations, by virtue of a patent from the late
King, which granted the office of Postmaster of England and for
foreign parts for life to Wm. FriseU and Thos. Witherings, in
reversion after Mathew De Quester, but it is submitted whether
his pretension is not extinguished, because —
1. By the patent, Frisell and Witherings were diligently to
attend that service, both before and after the death of Witherings,
but FriseU, the survivor, has not attended the service, and the
power of making assignees and deputies extended only to that part
of the execution which in more places than one could not be
performed by himself.
2. The patent being only for this office as a place of trust, and
a salary being settled upon the patentee for due performance, it is
submitted whether it does not die with the master.
3. The resolve of the late Parliament that the office of Postmaster,
both inland and foreign, is in the sole power and disposal of the
Parliament, supersedes the pretensions of Sir David Watkias.
We have also conferred with Mr. Robinson respecting his claim
to the said office from Lord Stanhope, who had a patent from
Queen Elizabeth, renewed by King James, but it is submitted
whether it is of any force, because —
1. The Post Office, being a place of trust, the right of the patentee
from King James died with himself, but more especially in this
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[May.] place than in the former, for that the successor of King James, viz.,
Charles I., was so far from confirming this patent, that he super-
seded it, first, by granting another to De Quester, and afterwards
to Frisell and Witherings, and by persuading or compelling the
surrender thereof, the legality of which we do not determine, but
de facto Lord Stanhope being divested, the claim of aU pretenders
from him wholly ceased.
2. Being an ofiice of trust, whether it is assignable without per-
mission of the trustee.
3. The resolves of the late Parliament determine this as well as
the former, and indeed all other claims, and to this is added that if
Mr. Robinson has any right remaining, yet to the end this ofiice may
be improved for the benefit of the commonwealth, he is willing to
cease further pretences.
Unless either of these claims be yet thought worthy of acceptance,
we think the best way of managing the foreign Post Office is —
1. By a conjunction of it with the inland post.
2. Being so joined together, that they be committed to some
person or persons to manage, on the terms proposed with reference
to the inland post.
That the rates for which letters are to be carried be as follows,
viz., for a single letter to Ireland, 6d. ; Scotland, id. ; to all parts
above 100 miles from London, 3d. ; within 100 miles of London, 2d.,
and so proportionably. A single letter is one written in one sheet
of paper sealed ; a double letter is one sheet of paper which covers
another sheet sealed up ; a treble letter proportionably.
2. That the places in Ireland for the delivery of the letters that
come by way of Milford be Waterford, of those from Chester, Dublin ;
and the place in Scotland for all letters out of England, Leith or
Edinburgh.
3. The public letters are to be those directed to or from the Lord
General, Council of State, Commissioners of the Admiralty, Generals
of the fieet, and generals and oflSicers of the army, and the Com-
manders-in-Chief in Ireland and Scotland ; also those to or from any
Committee intrusted with the management of public aflfairs wherein
their private interest is not concerned. The Commissioners of
Excise and Customs, having their poundage for management of those
affairs respective^, ought not to have their postage free. The Com-
missioners for the Monthly Assessments, for Inspection, and the Irish
and Scotch Committee, not being in that capacity, should have theirs
free, provided that the letters or packets not known by their seal
have an endorsement, " For the service of the commonwealth," and
be signed by the secretary or clerk.
4. The rental to be paid by the undertakers of the foreign and
inland posts not to be less than 6,300L, and a reasonable time to be
allowed for competition, by persons qualified.
5. The time for which this trust shall continue, not to exceed two
years, nor be less than one. [Draft. 4 pages^
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VOL. XXXVIL— June 1653.
1658.
June 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The quorum of the Committee sitting at Haberdashers' Hall
for the business of indemnity to be 3, and they are hereby em-
powered to act with that number as well as with their former
number.
2. An account to be taken of what restriction was laid upon the
ports by the letter of Council of 27th May, and if an embargo was
thereby laid, a letter to be written to take it off.
4. The petition of Capt. Thos. Beale referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to report.
6. That of Samuel Hawkes, mariner of Wapping, referred to
the Navy Commissioners, to see if anything has yet been done for
his relief; if not, they are to allow him what is usual, and certify
what should be further done for him.
7. Order on petition of Margaret Calcot, of the Isle of Man,
widow, that she attend Lord Fairfax with her petition, and wait
his answer in the business.
8. To write the bailiffs of Yarmouth to give order for the securing
of the 60 Dutch prisoners sent to them from the fleet, and to make
them the usual allowance, and they are to draw their bills for reim-
bursen^ient upon the Admiralty Commissioners.
9. The Lieutenant of the Tower, Dr. Hubbard, Mr. Waterfcon, and
Solomon Smith, to examine the late riot in Wapping, and proceed
with such as they shall find to have had a hand therein, according
to law.
11. The order this day passed, appointing a Committee to judge of
the Adventurers' claims for land in Ireland, to be printed, and the
printer after printing the first correct copy, to bring it to Mr. Thurloe
to examine, before any more are printed.
12. The Committee of Council appointed for bringing in instruc-
tions for disposing of forfeited lands in Ireland to confer with the
persons forming the Committee for receiving the Adventurers' claims
to land in Ireland, concerning the carrying on of the business, and
deliver them the order of Council whereby they are appointed a
Committee to that purpose.
13. The Committee for Whitehall to give notice to all persons
who have lodgings in the house, being not members of the Council
or the Admiralty Committee, or not having any other public
employment necessarily requiring their attendance at Whitehall, to
depart their respective lodgings within 14 days.
14. That Committee to give in to Council a list of all the lodgings
in the house, and by whom they are now possessed, and particulars
of all such goods belonging to the State as are used in any of the
said lodgings.
17. To write the Lord General to order Col. Cooper to give in
to Col. Fitch, Governor of Inverness, three culverins and three demi-
culverins, with their carriages, now in the Isles of Orkney, to be
employed for the defence of Inverness garrison.
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June 1.
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June 1.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings [cont.)
18. To write Lieut.-Col. Lagoe to deliver James Geare five minions
of iron, lent by him at desire of Col. Sydenham for defence of the
garrison at Weymouth upon Geare's security, tiU Council be certified
by Col. Sydenham that the guns were borrowed for the security of
Weymouth. [J. 69, ^^j. 175-181.]
1. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Eoger Napkin,
late surgeon of the Anthony Bonadventure, petitions for allowance
to fit himself for service, having lost medicaments, instruments, and
books, value 4<0l., when his ship was taken in fight with the Dutch.
We wish you therefore to direct speedy payment to him of 10^.
Council of State to Capt. Hen. Green, and all concerned in his
privateer. The late Council on 14 March, gave license to Jas.
Godscall, merchant, for the Gift of God [of Dieppe] to pass from Hull
to Nantes ; which notwithstanding, she was seized and brought into
Plymouth by your privateer. You are to restore the ship and allow
her to proceed on her voyage. [/. 69, p. 183.]
2. Commissioner Peter Pett to the [Admiralty Committee]. I
send a letter to the Lord General returned in the smack sent out
on Tuesday, but I wiU send her out again for intelligence to-morrow.
I rejoice that the eight ships and frigates have joined the fleet, and
that there is a probability of their engaging the enemy, being of late
so near them. We are paying off" the Straits' fleet, and^I will secure
all the men I can that are fit for service, but they are most dis-
ordered seamen. I hope to reduce them to better temper, but an
example ought to be made of the ringleaders of their many muti-
nies. [1 page.]
3. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Navy Commissioners. I have
just received a letter dated 31 May, from the Generals at sea, who
are at anchor off" Dunwich, that Admiral Van Tromp with the Dutch
fleet was seen the night before oflT the Longsands Head, and that
they will endeavour to engage with him. We are paying off the
Straits' fleet, who are the rudest people I ever saw ; I hope the
ringleaders will be called to account. I desire the provisions for the
Keserve may be hastened down, as also any letters for the fleet, as
the smack sails to-morrow, by order of the Admiralty Committee,
to give intelligence. [1 page.]
4. Capt. Wm. Ledgant to the Admiralty Committee. Ninety sail
of Hollanders, chiefly small vessels, arrived at the North Foreland
I have
June 1.
The
E ^TateRoad ^^^^ morning, and forced me and the fishermen into the road,
brought two guns on shore to secure them. [^ page.]
June 1. 5. Wm. Cullen to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, Whitehall. The Dutch fleet
Dover. is approaching towards the back of the Sands, and may be here
suddenly. The troopers on the last occasion max'ched out of the
town towards Deal, Sandwich, and Thanet, as the Dutch motion
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would occasion. We are now sending for them to retuni to our
relief. You say that our fleet is come into Yarmouth Eoads, but
the report here is that it is only a squadron of 14 sail that went out
last. The Lord is with us and will be our refuge. [| page.}
June 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on information of tumultuous'meetings in and about
Wolverhampton, under pretence of setting up a maypole, that
Quartermaster-Gen. Grosvenor repair thither with all speed, and by
advice with the magistrates and justices of peace there, endeavour
in a fair way to quiet and dismiss the people ; and in case of oppo-
sition and refusal to obey directions from the justices, whereby it
shall appear they have evil intentions as to disturbing the public
peace, he is to send for such troops as are quartered in those parts,
and use them for suppressing the tumult, and apprehending the
leaders, that they may be examined and proceeded against accord-
ing to law.
4. Order on petition of the participants in the draining of the
level of Hatfield Chase, cos. York, Lincoln, and Notts, that Henry
Darley or the clerk of the Committee where the business was de-
pending be desired to send Council the report in his hands, from
a Committee of Parliament appointed for that purpose, which he
was to make to Parliament. [See J^o. 11 infrd.1
5. A warrant to te issued to Mr. Sherwin, now treasurer at Gold-
smiths' Hall, to pay 230f. weekly for maimed soldiers and widows,
according to the Act of Parliament.
6. The petition of Edward King, a poor ancient seaman, referred
to the Navy Commissioners.
8. Order on petition of the parishioners of Feckenham, co. Worcester,
that John WUmot, now minister, be continued there, unless cause be
shown to the contrary by Mrs. Bobbins, who claims the gift of that
place.
9. Mr. Thurloe, with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Turpin, two Commis-
sioners for Prize Goods, as also Maj. Wigan and Comet Day, to
repair to the Admiralty Court, and deliver in on, oath after the
usual manner the papers now sealed up, which were taken out of
the Samson, Salvadore, and George.
10. 11. Mr. Perrott and Mr. Throckmorton, prisoners with the Ser-
jeant-at-arms for being engaged in a challenge, to be dismissed on
bonds in l.OOOZ. and two sureties in 5001. each, not further to
prosecute their challenge.
12. The Committee for preparing instructions for the diposing of
forfeited lands in Ireland to consider how the soldiers presently to
be disbanded in Ireland may be paid, and to prepare instructions
and report.
13. Capt. Blackwell and Mr. Desborow to attend to-morrow at
9 a.m., and to inform the President when they arrive.
14. The treaty with Portugal to be the first business considered
to-morrow.
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June 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
15. The Ordnance Committee to order the speedy fetching away
of the brass guns belonging to the Sovereign, from Guernsey and
Jersey, and to supply iron guns in their place, if necessary for the
safety of the islands.
16. The particulars presented by Col. Clarke, in reference to the
business of Ireland, to be transcribed and referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee.
18. Col. Eobert Lilburne's letter from Dalkeith, - dated May 26,
and directed to the Lord General, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee.
20. Methuselah Turner, Eobert Hamond, Henry Brandriffe, Na-
thaniel Manton, Dr. Hubbert, Francis Blomer, Col. George Gill,
Lieut.-Col. Fenton, Elias Roberts, and Mr. Scobell to attend the
Committee sitting at Whitehall, of which Major-General Lambert
has the chair, to-morrow at 3 p.m.
21. Order that all licenses heretofore granted by the late Council
of State or Navy Commissioners for import of prohibited goods, be
not longer in force after 14 days, many, complaints having been
made by merchants and others of prejudice to trade thereby, except-
ing only those for import of hemp, tar, deals, and other commodities
useful for shipping. [/. 69, pp. 184-190.]
June 2. 6. Mayor and jurats of Dover to the Admiralty Committee.
Dover. On May 1 last, Amb. Duke, John Buckland, and Rich. Cooper, of
Rye, Sussex, mariners, were committed to prison for deserting the
service and other misdemeanours. As they are very poor and
penitent, and willing to serve, we desire an order for their discharge
from prison, [f 2Jage.] Enclosing,
6. I. Deposition ofFras. Begnell, soldier in Dover Castle, as to an
assault committed upon him in a victualling house hy
Amhrose Duke and two other mariners, who were drink-
ing the health of Charles II., and refused to go on hoard
their ship although imjyressed. — Dover, May 1, 1653.
[1 page.]
June 2. 7. Capt. Wm. Wildey to the Admiralty Committee. I doubt not
') p.m. but Major Bourne has given an account when General Blake sailed in •
Graveseiid. the Essex, with the several ships with him, but they were this morn-
ing no lower than Shoeburyness, the wind being contrary. I have
been on board those left at Lee, and find them very poorly manned,
the men having been taken out for those ships that are gone, but I
hope to recruit them out of passing vessels. I want an order for
impressing some more to be sent to them, as also for sending down
some soldiers and 200 hammocks. Gen. Deane and his fleet were
off Harwich this morning, but the Dutch fleet are gone from
Longsand Head, and I cannot hear which way. With note of
the numbers of men, boys, and soldiers on seven ships named.
[1 page.]
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June 2. 8. General Robert Blake to the Admiralty Committee. We have
^he Essex, received divers orders from the Generals abroad to the commanders
Gun Meet. ^ of ships to hasten to them, being then between the Longsand Head
and the Ness, but now we know not where the fleet is, having only
had a verbal order not to stir below Gunfleet till further order. Send
us intelligence, for I am anxious to take such share in the service
as the infirmity of my body, which I find increasing, will bear. If
they engage before we can join them, I hope the Lord of Hosts
wUl be in the midst of them. [1 page.]
June 2. 9. Edw. Syler and Rich Saltonstall to the Admiralty Committee.
Leith. "W'e despatched the intelligence you sent us to the fleet, writing to
the Mayor of Newcastle about it, but we have no more intelligence
of the fleet than what you gave us, which we thank you for
sending, in such a press of business. Captains AUen, Bun, and
Drue, of the Recovery, Greyhound, and — Pink, have come in, being
appointed for the northern guard. Capt. Pestell and others were
yesterday in St. Andrew's Bay. We have shipped 50 volunteers
on board the Falcon ordered to be fitted for sea, aU able seamen.
[1 page.]
June 2. 10. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis-
sioners call the owners and captain of the merchant ship Recovery
before them, to inquire why she has not her proportion of stores,
and if they are not forthwith supplied, to certify the names of the
defaulters. With list of the 14 owners. [1 page.]
[June 2.] 11. Report [presented to Council] by William Say and Hen.
Darley, on the petition of the participants in the drainage of the
level of Hatfield Chase, referred to them by order of Parliament of
Jan. 16, 1651-2. The petitioners, at an expense of 175,046^.,
drained and laid dry 60,000 acres of land, lying contiguous, in cos.
York, Lincoln, and Notts, which land was not worth 3s. id. per
acre before, but is now worth from 10s. to 20s. per acre.
In June 1642, the petitioners had been in quiet possession for
10 years of 7,400 acres in the manor of Hepworth, when John
Allen and 16 others named '^^came into the level in a tumultuous
manner, and broke down the fences, put in their cattle, destroyed
160 acres of corn and other crops, and continued rioting from day
to day, until they had laid waste 4,000 acres of the drained lands,
and pulled down several houses thereon.
Capt. Kingman, since dead, and several others puUed up a
navigable sasse planted in Wyckersdyke, the replanting of which
cost 1,500Z. Thos. Peacock and others named, during the
flowing of the spring tides, forced open Snow sewer, planted upon
the Trent for venting the waters out of the level, and during the
ebb shut down the inner doors, whereby the water could not
get out, and pursued this course until they had drowned 8,000
acres of com and rape, the corn stacks, and most of the houses.
Upon this expulsion from their habitations, the tenants complained
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June 2. to the Committee of Lincoln, who gave order to open the sluice,
and let out the water, but upon the order being brought. Peacock
and others defended the doors with muskets, and refused to obey
it
In 1647, petitioners filed a bill in the Exchequer against the in-
habitants, whereupon several orders were made for establishing their
possession, and order was given to the sheriff to assist them, where-
upon Dan. NoddeU, an attorhey, with 400 persons, came upon the place
armed with swords and muskets, to resist, and the orders thereby
became fruitless.
The petitioners beiag thus kept out of possession, brought their
bill on to a hearing, when Noddell, as solicitor for those inhabitants,
got to his assistance Lieut. -Col. John LUburne and Major Jno.
Wyldman, and while the cause was hearing, the inhabitants began to
( riot on 3,400 acres, which was yet kept up. Upon complaint to the
Court of Exchequer, a summons was sent, and a writ of assistance
to the sheriff to quiet the possession until the hearing of the cause ;
but they threw down the fences in his presence, fetched away the
tenants' cattle by force, and impoimded them, refused to admit re-
plevins, and forced the tenants to redeem them at what rate they
pleased.
The tenants repaired several times to Mich. Monckton, a justice of
peace, who refused to grant any warrants, or pursue any legal course,
but gave encouragement to the rioters ; and when some of them were
indicted at the sessions, and found guilty, and it was moved by some
other of the justices that they should be fined 4 or 6 marks apiece,
he moved openly that they might be fined but Qd., and it was carried
at Is. apiece.
Upon a full hearing in the Exchequer in Feb. 1651, a decree was
made for establishing the possession of the petitioners, which was
duly published upon the place, but the inhabitants (having obtained
the influence of LUburne, Wyldman, and Noddell) declared they
would not give obedience thereto, nor to any orders of Exchequer or
Parliament, some saying they could make as good a Parliament
themselves, and others that it was a Parliament of clouts, and that
if it sent any forces, they would raise forces to resist them ; there-
upon they proceeded to defacing the church, and within 10 days
there was a total demolition of the whole town of SaHtofb and houses
thereabouts, to the number oi 82, besides barns, stables, outhouses,
and windmills, and the destruction of all the corn and rape on the
3,400 acres, and the damage is estimated at 80,000L
An agreement was then made with several men of Epworth that,
in consideration of 2,000 acres of the land so laid wa^te being given
to Lilbume and Wyldman, and 200 to Noddell, they should defend
petitioners from all those riots, and maintain them in possession of
the rest of the 7,400 acres before laid waste, and keep them dry, and
deeds were signed accordingly. After that, Lilburne, Noddell, Jasper
Margrave, and Geo. Stovin, of Crowle, with others, went on thom
Lord's day to Santoft Church, where the French congregation^e of
Protestants were assembled, and ejected them, and said they sh,iamed.
not come there unless they were stronger than they.
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June 2. They also went to Crowle Manor, and agreed with some there to
assist them to get their commons again, as Epworth had done, and
advised they should impound the tenants' cattle, and if they replevined,
impound them , again, break their fences, and eat .up their crops,
and so tire them out, until they attornied as tenants to them, which
they accordingly did.
The tenants being thus terrified, and seeing that their condition
was to be like their neighbours, took leases from Jasper Margrave
and Geo. Stovin, who gave bonds to save them harmless, and so
petitioners were ousted of their possession of both those manors.
At the making of these leases, Noddell openly declared that he
would lay 20s. with any man that as soon as Lilburne came to
London, there would be a new Parliament, of which Lilburne would
be one, and that he would then call this Parliament to account ;
that as soon as they had finished getting the lands from the peti-
tioners in Lincolnshire, they would go to Yorkshire (meaning to the
rest "of the level), and give the Attorney-General work enough to do ;
and that as they had now drawn their case, they would print and
nail it up at the Parliament door, and if they would not do them
justice, they would go up and make an outcry, and puU them out
by the ears.
After the agreement for the 2,200 acres had been made, Lilburne,
Wyldman, and Noddell had their proportions measured out, and
agreed with several persons for the letting thereof. Then Lilburne
went to the house of the minister, which was partly pulled down by
the rioters, and put his servants into it to keep possession, and having
forced away the minister and congregation, he employed the church
as a stable, cowhouse, and slaughter-house, and to lay hay and straw
in. Although Wyldman was present at the examination of several
witnesses produced by the petitioners, who proved that he was
present when Lilburne made the bargain — that they two in considera-
tion of 2,000 acres to them, and 200 to Noddell, should defend the
inhabitants from all riots, and at their charge maintain them in the
possession of the remaining .5,200 acres, all but the charge of the
trial that was to come on in the Michaelmas term following ; and
that he was present when the deeds were sealed to Lilburne and
himself of the 2,000 acres, — he denied both with great imprecations ;
but upon a deed being shown him, he confessed it to be his hand and
seal.
The inhabitants in their defence say that the land before the
draining fed cattle for the butcher, but on being cross-examined, say
it was overflowed with water in summer before the draining, and that
in May, June, and July, and all the summer, they took fish there,
and that they went there in boats swan hopping.
That Snow sewer was pulled up to defend the isle from the coming
of Sir Ealph Hansby, then of the King's Parliament, and that the
sasse was pulled up hy command of a captain of Sir John Meldrum's.
Noddell, in defence of his coming with 400 men to oppose the
sheriff", produced witnesses who deposed they heard one say that
Mr. Gibbon^invited him ; but in his examination in the Exchequer, he
said he came to apprehend Gibbon upon a waiTant, and he also pro-
o
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duced witnesses who said he had been accounted to be well affected
to Parliament, but no defence is made as to the charge of force and
liot. [7 sheets.^ Annexing,
11. I. Examination of Daniel Noddell in relation to the above
before the Barons of the Exchequer. — 20 July 1647. [13
'pages.'\
11. II. Interrogatories for further examination of the above. [8
pages^
11. III. Examinatimi of Fras. Barker and others named on the
same cause.- — 29 Feb. 1C52. [46 pages^
June 3. 12. Petition of Capt. Owen Cox, commander of the Phoenix, late
the Bonadventnre, to the Council of State, for an order to recompense
the mariners who were instrumental in regaining possession of the
frigate from the Dutch. When petitioner attempted the surprisal of
the Phoenix, he was constrained to engage 82 mariners of the Bon-
adventure, Leopard, Sampson, and Peregrine, then riding in Leghorn
Mould, and for their better encouragement in such a dangerous
design, undertook to pay them lOL each, if the undertaking-
prospered ; and being now accomplished, though with much hazard
and difficulty, the mariners persecute him for the performance of his
promise, which he is himself unable to make good. [1 fage^
June 3. 13. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee, to order what
Whitehall, satisfaction they think fit, or to report, [i^ page. Also I. 69, p.
195.]
June 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Sir William Dick referred to the Committee at
Haberdashers' Hall, to state the facts and report.
2, 3. Those of Thos. Griffith, and of Frances White, widow, referred
to the Navy Commissioners, to do as is usual.
4. That of Anne, widow of John Ridley, lost in the ship John,
commanded by Capt. Dennis, referred to the Irish and Scotch Com--
mittee, to examine whether she has had relief, several persons who
had relations lost in that ship having been already relieved.
5. That of Gilbert Mabbot, gent., referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, who are to receive from him such papers as he shall
offer in behalf of the town of Leith, and report their opinions, to-
gether with the report they are to make on what has been offered by
Mr. Thomson upon that business.
6. Mr. Moyer added to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
7. The petition of Edith Growth referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee.
8. The Whitehall Committee to give the same order for removing
persons out of the Mews and Somerset House as was given for
removing them out of Whitehall.
9. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Ambassador Extra-
ordinary from the King of Portugal, to-morrow at 9 a.m., at White-
hall. Sir 0. Fleming to give him notice thereof, and attend him.
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1653.
Vol. XXXVII.
June 3, Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
10. Major-Gens. Lambert and Harrison and Sir Gilbert Pickering
to be a Committee to confer with a person about something he has
to propound for the advantage of the commonwealth.
12. The Whitehall Committee to give notice to all the persons
hereunder named to quit their lodgings in Whitehall between this
and 1 July next.
13. The petition of the inhabitants of Milborne, co. Westmoreland,
referred to Col. Briggs and Major Skaife, who are to examine the
matters in difference, and upon a full hearing, to determine it if they
can, or else to report.
14. To write the commanders of the ships at Hull to bring them
to Yarmouth, and remain there till further orders.
15. To send to the commander of the Lily frigate to set sail on
the first opportunity, and bring to Portsmouth the men he has aboard
impressed for service.
16. The petition of Walter Markes, of Bristol, referred to the
Ordnance Committee.
21. To write to Sir Wm. Eowe and Wm. Conyers to take notice
of their care to prevent the felling of timber in Wallwood, and
desire them to continue it, and to acquaint them with what Council
has done therein.
22. To write and acquaint the Mayor of Plymouth with the
information given in concerning the miscarriage of one of his
Serjeants towards the press-masters employed ; to desire him to
prevent the same in future, and to enjoin all the officers of the place
to assist the press-masters.
23. Dr. Aaron Gurdon to report the business of Nathaniel Markes,
formerly referred to him, and such papers as relate thereto to be
brought in.
24. The Whitehall Committee to see that all goods belonging to
the commonwealth, in the custody of any that were lately members
of Parliament, and are ordered to quit their lodgings in Whitehall,
be re-delivered according to the account wherewith they are charged
respectively, and to cause the goods to bo carefully kept.
25. The Lieutenant of the Tower, and any one of the justices
residing near the Tower, to examine William Balthazar in relation
to the robberies and piracies by him committed upon the people
of the commonwealth, and also such others as shall be produced for
proofs thereof, and to commit Balthazar to prison if they see cause.
27. To write the Army Committee to order the Treasurers-at-war
to pay Mr. Laxton and Mr. Hopkinson 5051. 16s. Id. for medica-
ments, &c. for Ireland, out of the moneys designed for Ireland. [/. 69,
pp. 192-198.]
June 3. Council of State to Rich. Mill. There is a great want of seamen
Whitehall, for the ships, to supply which we have appointed press-masters in
■ most of the maritime counties. Hearing that there is a good number
of men in cos. Dorset, Devon, and Corii\\'all, wo employ you to pro-
cure them, authorising you to impress seamen, sayners, bargemen, and
others employed in Ushing, but not taking more than one or two out
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of one boat, that the trade may not be disabled. You are to conduct
the men to such places as the Admiralty Commissioners shall
appoint. All constables are to give you the names of the men in
their respective jurisdictions. The owners of boats and barges are
also to give you, at such public place as you appoint, the names of
all the men hired by them. If any of the men absent themselves
from home to escape the press, they are to be committed to prison.
You are to give account of your proceedings to us, the Admiralty
Commissioners, Navy Commissioners, or Generals. All justices of
peace, mayors, constables, &c. are to assist you in impressing and
conducting the men. [I. 69, pp. 202-3.]
June 4>. 14. Petition of Simon de Caseres and Pedro Vander Wyer, mer-
chant strangers, to the Council of State, for license to import pitch,
tar, hemp, cordage, masts, and deal boards for the service of the State,
without incurring any of the penalties under the Act of navigation.
With reference thereon to the Admiralty Judges, who are to see their
own orders in Caseres' case made good, or certify the state of the
business ; and note, 8 June, that they are to speak with the Admi-
ralty Commissioners [^ page. Also I. 69, p. 211.]
[June 4.J 15. Petition of Ellen Lovell, for herself and other necessitated
persons, to Cromwell and the Council of State. Has been falsely
informed against by persons who tried to get money from her to
forbear prosecution, and has had her house and many papers taken
by a messenger of the Council of State, so that she has had to sell
her goods to maintain her children, and many poor widows, who
had only those papers for the loss of their husbands to live on, are
brought to death's door. Begs an order to Capt. Bishop, who has
had them 12 months, to restore them, several orders from the late
Council of State being fruitless. One person is in Newgate prison
for want of them, and some of the papers concern a law suit which
cannot proceed without them. [1 page.l
June 4. 16. Order thereon that the petition be sent to Capt. Bishop,
and that he state the fact to_Council. [1 page. Also I. 69, p. 218.]
Annexing,
16. I. Report by Capt. Geo. Bishop. In July 1652, / appre-
hended Capt. Lovell, his wife also seeming concerned,
xvith 11 others, for counterfeiting debentures and public
faith bills, and on their examinations 30 more luere taken.
Fugill, Quick, and Bayly confessed that they had been
forging 17 months, and that ^ of the bills put off at Wor-
cester House on fee-farms ivere counterfeit, and sold at
from 6d. to Is. 2d. in the pound ; that they were so expert
in those forgeries that they could counterfeit a man's hand
so that he would not know it himself ; that scriveners,
citizens, and brokers were of their number, and some
of the Drury House clerks. After 40 days' labovA\ I
found among the papers of these three men and Lovell
bills almost all counterfeit, value 115,045^ By Council's
order I drew a report thereof for Parliament, but nothi/ng
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was done, and the forgers are yet under hail and their
papers seized, because Council can only secure and exa-
mi/ne, not try them.
Some way should he thought on to discover how the
State has been cheated i/ii hundreds of thousands, for after
this rate, not all the lands in England, Scotland, and
Ireland will satisfy public faith bills and debentures. —
10 June 1653. [2^ pages.]
II. Informations from examinations to prove the complicity
of Ellen, wife of Capt. Chas. Lovell, in the forging of coun-
terfeit bills.— \^ July 1652 to 23 July 1653. [2^ pages!]
16. III. Examination of Capt. Chas. Lovell. Denies having any
connexion with the bills, being mostly in the country sur-
veying for the Brury House trustees. The papers found in
his house are his wife's, and she has had to do with buying
and selling bills and debentures. — 6 August 1652. En-
doi'sedwith note of an order, 12 June 1653, that Council
does not think fit to return Mrs. Lovell' s papers. [1 page.]
[June 4.] 17. Petition of Thos. Gallilee, merchant of London, father of Thos.
Gallilee, late captain of the Relief of London, lost in the service of the
Duke of Venice against the Turks, to Cromwell and the Council of State.
Sent the ship into the Straits, when on 23 June 1651, it was hired
by the Duke of Venice against the Turks, and continued in the
service 11§ months, at 1,925 ducats a month, total 4,177?. 9s. 6d., and
1,600?. value of the ship. But the captain being commanded into the
Boke of Constantinople, three leagues from the shore, met 26 Turkish
galleys, and fought from break of day till afternoon, being 1^ hours
after all his powder was spent. He was then forced to leap into the
sea, but was taken by the Turks, carried prisoner to the Banyard in
Constantinople, and there remains for want of a ransom. As the
Venetian Ambassador is now aj^plying for some favours, begs
influence to free his son from that miserable bondage, and satisfac-
tion for the ship. [1 page.]
[June 4.J 18. Itahan translation of the above, endorsed with note of an
additional demand of 1,500?. for the captain's losses in the vessel.
m pages.]
June 4. 19, 20. Order thereon that the business be represented to the
Venetian agent the next conference, insisting on full satisfaction of
what is due for the service. [2 copies. Also I. 69, p. 221.]
June 4. 21. Petition of Thos. Galilee, citizen and clothworker of London,
to the Lord Ambassador leiger for Venice, to the like effect, making
his claim for 29,516 ducats. Endorsed with notes of the case.
[1 page.]
June 4. 22. Petition of Wm. Swetnam and four other postmasters, on
behalf of themselves and others ousted of their employment, to the
Council of State, for restoration to their respective situations, and
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for relief according to justice and equity. Have faithfully served
the State for many years, to the hazard of their lives and estates,
and gave large sums for their places ; nevertheless they have all been
turned out upon some alleged order of the Council of State, to
the utter ruin of themselves and those depending upon them.
[1 page.]
June 4. 23. Reference thereon to the Committee for settling the Posts.
[I page. Also I. 69, p. 223.]
June 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of the prisoners for debt in the Upper Bench to
be laid aside until the Committee appointed for that business make
their report.
2. That of Joane Treddles referred to the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee, who are to learn from Mr. Coytmor whether anything has
been done for her, and if not to report what should be done.
4. To answer to the petition of Monsieur Nempriere, [Lempriere ?]
on behalf of the well affected of Jersey, that his desire is more proper
for the cognizance of the supreme power, when they shall meet.
5. The petition of John Tucker, mariner, referred to the Navy
Commissioners, to examine his condition and do for him as is
usual.
6. To answer to the petition of Richard Arnold, merchant, that
Council refuses all petitions to license the import of prohibited
goods.
7. The petition of the prisoners in Ludgate referred to the Com-
mittee appointed to examine the abuses of the Upper Bench prison.
8. That of Sir David Hasteville referred to the Commis-
sioners at Haberdashers' Hall, to examine the fact as to that part of
it which relates to some order of Parliament which the petitioner
alleges to have been granted him for the receiving of money at
Haberdashers' Hall, and to report.
9. The petition of Reynold Clerke, constable of Tilney Lawrence
in Marshland, Norfolk, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee,
who are to receive the return mentioned, which was to have been
made to the Committee for Plundered Ministers, and report.
11. To send to the Admiralty Judges to attend Coimcil next
Thursday at 10 a.m.
12. The petition of Richard Keyman and Randle Morgan referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee.
13. To answer to the petition of Christopher Vine that he is to
bring in the state of the debt, and Council will consider it and give
further orders.
14. The petition of the inhabitants of the parish of Street, co. Somer-
set,-^that they may be put into a way of having proceedings against
Edward Thorpe, their minister, on a charge of scandal which they
exhibited before the late Committee for Plundered Ministers, and
which they cannot furthei- prosecute by reason of its dissolution —
referred to the Committee for co. Somerset, to hear them and Mr.
Thorpe, and to proceed according to law.
STATE PAPEES. 381
1653.
Vol. XXXVII.
June 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
1-5. The petition of Mercy Collins referred to the Commissioners
for Customs, to relieve her if they can, or to state the matter of fact,
and certify to Council.
16. The petition of Brian Harrison referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs.
17. Order on the petition of the Church of Christ at Wantage and
Grove, co. Berks, that liberty be given to those congregations to meet
respectively in the Town Hall of Wantage, and the village house in
Grove, at such times as they think lit for the exercise of religion,
when the said places are not made use of for keeping of courts
or for other necessary services, unless cause be shown to the con-
trary by the parties concerned in those places, within 20 days of
receiving this order. The people are to forbear exercising in the
said houses till the 20 days shall have expired. [Also Vol. XXXVII.,
No. 24. Endorsed " Major Fras. Allen."]
19. Order on petition of Nathaniel Byfield, minster of Silverton,
CO. Devon, that he be continued in the place in which he was settled
by the late Committee for Plundered Ministers, until further order,
or till a Committee be appointed for that purpose ; the justices of
peace for those parts are required to assist in quieting him in the
possession thereof
21. The petition of Elizabeth, widow of John Day, referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners, to consider of her condition and report.
23. Order, on petition of Wnl. Blackmore and other creditors of
the late King, and Sir Allen Apsley, that Urian Oakes, late trea-
.surer and trustee for Wm. Blackmore and partners, deliver up to
Blackmore and the rest of the parties concerned, all deeds, evi-
dences, books of accounts, &c. in his custody, which belong to
the parties, within 14 days, or show; cause to the contrary ; and
that meantime he be required not to depart this commonwealth
until he has delivered up all the said documents.
24. To order the Navy Commissioners to proceed to the repara-
tion of Upnor Castle, so far as the timber by them mentioned to be
in the yard at Chatham, and fit for that purpose, will go. [Also
Vol. XXXVII, No. 25.]
23, To answer to the petition of Thos. Westmerland that, as he
has remedy at law, being admitted in forind patq^e-ris, Council think
not fit further to interpose.
26, 52. The petitions of Michael Casteel, merchant, and of Rich.
Bayle and Rich. Jennings, of Ipswich, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to examine and report;
27. The petition of George Smithson referred to the trustees at
Drury House, to consider the complaint and proceed according to
their trust.
28.- That of the well afiected in co. Herts to be sent to the
Army Committee, and Capt. Deane to certify the matter of fact to
Council.
29. That of Agnes Montgomery, widow, referred to the Com-
mittee of Obstructions, who are to give her relief if they find
it proper, or to state the matter of fact, and report.
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June 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
30. The business of Portugal to be considered next Monday, and
the members of Council in town to attend.
31. The petition of Eoger Ellis, merchant, and others, referred
to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to confer with them, and report
to Council what may be most for the advantage of the State.
34. To answer to the petition of John Coffy and Martin Brice
that Council will not release, their security.
35. The petition of Sir Thos. Urquhart referred to the
Commissioners in Scotland appointed for managing delinquents'
estates.
36. To send an order to the navy paymasters to pay Lieut.'Mawdit
what was ordered him for officiating as chaplain on the Lion.
37. Order on petition of Eobert Sheppard, that a letter be
written to the justices of peace of the place from which he was first
set out as a soldier, to recommend his state, that due care may be
taken of him ; and he is to give in the names of the justices to
whom he desires to have the letter of Council directed.
38. The Collectors for sale of Prize Goods and the Commissioners for
sale of Dutch Prize Goods to be required to bring in within a month
a perfect account of all such money as they have received upon
sale of prizes, and how they have disbursed it.
39. 53. The petitions of John Taylor, of Long Compton, co.
Warwick, and of Philip John Davies, alias Evans, referred to the
Indemnity Committee.
40. That of Capt. John Grime to the Trustees at Drury House.
41. That of Henry Marten, of Plymouth, to the Excise Com-
missioners, to examine his allegations, consider of their equity, and
report.
43. That of Jane Hide referred to the Trustees at Drury House
or the Committee of Obstructions, to give relief if it may be legally
done.
44. 48. Those of Elizabeth Leather, and of Mary Moore referred
to the Navy Commissioners, to do as in like cases, and if they find
cause, to certify what further allowance is fit to be made.
45. That of Joseph Beverley referred to the Commissioners
at Haberdashers' Hall, to allow the salary due to him according to
the account given in to Council, subscribed Ma. Mason.
46. That of Thos. Johnson referred to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners, to consider and act therein according to justice.
47. That of Eleanor Windall, alias Kichardson, referred to the
Admiralty Judges, to proceed according to law.
49, 50, 55. Those of Susannah Hubbert ; of Katherine Evans ; and
of Martha Bee referred to the Commissioners at Trinity House, to
examine and report.
51. That of Kichard Selby referred to the Commissioners at
Haberdashers' Hall, to take care that the money mentioned therein
be paid into the public treasury.
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383
1653.
June 4.
June 4.
Whitehall.
June 4.
Portsmouth
Frigate,
Leith.
Vol. XXXVII.
CotJNCiL OF State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
54. The petition of Hugh Camel referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to report.
57. That of Zachary Browne referred to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners. {Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 26.]
58. That of Susan Hull referred to the Commissioners atiTrinity
House, to state whether the petitioner has not formerly been
certified for to Council.
59. To answer to the petition of Samuel Chidley that Council
conceives that he knows who owns the debenture named, and if
he deliver it to any by consent of the parties, he may be free from
trouble therein.
60. Order on petition of divers merchants of London trading
with France, — stating that a ship of war belonging to this common-
wealth having fallen upon several fisher vessels belonging to Hon-
fleur, bound for Newfoundland, and taken 2, and forced 7 aground,
the people of Honfleur seized on two ships laden with English
goods, for procuring the release whereof petitioners were necessitated
to become bound to the Governor of Honfleur for the discharge of
the two fisher vessels ; consideration being had also of the civility
of the Governor towards the English merchants, — that the two fisher
vessels belonging to Honfleur, taken by Capt. Vessey, commander
of the Martin, and brought into Plymouth, be restored with all
their belongings to their oA^mers, and that an order be sent to the
Commissioners for Prize Goods to that effect.
62. The petition of Robert Downing referred to the Admiralty
Judges, to consider the Act of Parliament, and whether the ship may
be restored, and on what terms, and to report. [J. 69, pp. 211-227.]
Council of State to Scoutmagter-Gen. Downing. As there is
urgent occasion for gunpowder and round shot, we authorise you to
repair to any place where there is any, and contract for it at reason-
able prices, giving bills payable at sight. If any refuse to sell it, you
are to seize it, breaking open any doors, locks, &c., and have it valued
by an indifferent person. You have power to impress wagons, hoys,
&c. for its carriage to where it is wanted. All mayors, sheriffs, &c.
are to assist, and all persons having such goods are to give a ready
compliance, the service requiring it. [/. 69, pp. 225-6.]
27. Capt. Robt. Dornford to Generals Deane and Monk. I went
from Portsmouth to Shotland with Capt. Smith of the Advice. The
day I parted with him, I took a Hollander of 300 tons, loaded with
French wines value 5,000Z., but not before she had received many dan-
gerous shots, had her steersman slain, and others wounded. The wind
prevented my boarding, and I sent her and the Fox fire-ship, which
is leaky, to the Orkneys. On the 19th I received your orders to join
Capt. Pestell of the Hamburg Merchant, but though discontent at
being away from you, and having a foul ship, having been at sea 20
weeks, I hope to be soon able to clean my ship at HuU, and join
you. [1 page.]
384
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June 4.
Weymouth.
June 4.
Hull.
June 4.
The Cock,
Spithead.
June 4.
11 a.m.,
The Joshua,
Lee Koad.
June 4.
1 jj.m.,
Chatham.
Vol. XXXVII.
28. John Ayrthur to the Admiralty Committee. The scouts have
come in, and report that the French have 25 men-of-war between
Scilly and Ushant, and have taken 20 of our small vessels coming
from Ireland and Wales. Some frigates should be sent to secure our
merchant ships. . I want to know if the scouts are to be kept out, as
they are a charge. With shorthand notes of reply that the State
is not to be put to further charge in sending vessels out. [|- page.J
29. Col. Rt. Overton to Eobt. Blackborne. I want orders as to
the 300 barrels of powder and 1,000?. in money which Captains
Morgan and Swyer have in their ships for the fleet, not thinking it
safe for them to venture to sea without a stronger convoy, as I hear
the Dutch have left Dover Roads, and are sailing northwards ; but if
ordered, I will send them with these two men-of-war. [f page.']
30. Capt. Edm. Chapman to the Admiralty Committee. The
Council of State ordered me ilrst to stand over for Dieppe, and then
to convoy provision ships to Portsmouth ; but the ships had gone
through the Downs with a fair wind two days before, and would not
lose their wind. I wrote this to Council, and that I should stand
over for Dieppe, and return in a few days to the Downs for orders ;
but hearing by the Drake that the ships were in Dover pier, I took
them in charge, got them out on 24 May, and reached Portsmouth
the 26th.
On 30 May I wrote the Council of State that I was here, and that
the Commissioner here and the Mayor of the town wished me to
wait orders, as the Dutch fleet was in the Channel, and might
adventure this way. Yesterday a Dover ship came in, to give notice
to all ships here that the Dutch fleet was seen last Wednesday off
Dover, and the Commissioner here forbad me to stir without orders,
which I wait for. [2 pages.]
31. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. Details of
ships. I do not find half the men on board that are reported, and
this prejudices the service. I send an account of stores wanted ;
let the surgeons be hastened down, and orders sent to Mr. Pett
to send some boats, topmasts, yards, &c. from Chatham, there
being few at Deptford. The fishermen off" the North Foreland heard
a constant peal of guns yesterday, and suppose it was the Dutch
fleet off" the coast of Flanders. I hope they are pursued to their holes.
32. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Admii-alty Committee. I
have sent away your letter to the Generals. All the intelligence I
have yet had of the engagement of the fleet with the Dutch, besides
hearing great guns upon the hills near Chatham, has been from
the Deputy-Governor of Deal Castle. I have put on extra hands for
hastening out the Reserve, Phoenix, and Elizabeth. I wish the
victuals were hastened down, and the ordnance stores. There should
be an ordnance officer here. I will ship some cordage for the fleet.
Rich. Loane, gunner of the Eliza, desires Joseph Anderson may
supply his place until he gets well, [l^ pages. With shorthand
notes of a reply.]
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1653.
Vol. XXXVII.
June 4. 32. Major N. Bourne to the Admiralty Committee. I have
in p.m., shipped the 700 soldiers for the fleet, and have 120 seamen, mostly
Lee Eoad'^^' belonging to Capt. Badiley's squadron, whom I have had no small
trouble to quiet, they are so enraged that they are sent away, having
tickets given them to secure them for six days, but I have promised
, that, as soon as the exigency of affairs permits, they shall enjoy the
liberty granted them. I have no intelligence, but think our fleet has
pursued the Dutch home to the Weilings. 1 will order the ships
ready to sail to the North Foreland, so as to join the fleet in Margate
Road. I want 1,000 hammocks and a quantity of clothes for sea-
men, for want of which there are sad complaints. I am searching-
all ships that come for men to man the Eecovery ; she has only one-
third of her men. [2 ^jagres.]
June 4. 33. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis-
sioners send eight or ten experienced surgeons immediately to
attend Dr. Whistler, who is sent to Harwich, or any other place
where the sick and wounded belonging to the fleet are landed, and
to obey his directions. [| page^
June 5. 34. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. In my last I told you
The Resolution, of our one dav's engagement with the Dutch fleet. It has pleased
" ^ ^° ' the Lord to appear wonderfully for us the second day, as wiU appear
by the enclosed list of Dutch ships of war taken and sunk, and we
are now in pursuit of him, although he is so far off" as to be scarcely
discerned. Two men fell by my side on the first day's engagement,
and I was preserved, [f pa,ge.^^
June 5. 35. Thomas Pointer to the Navy Commissioners. The English
The Eesolutioni fleet, consisting of about 120 sail, has arrived upon the coast of
Holland, in good posture, and is within three leagues of the shore,
expecting the coming out of Van Tromp. The Trumpeter sent to
Holland by the Generals when the fleet was last -here reports that
the people are in great misery and earnestly wish for peace, and that
there are great di0"erences amongst themselves about the young
Prince of Orange.
It was reported there about the last engagement that Van Tromp
took six of our ships and flred them, and that our fleet took six of
theirs, and did likewise. A man-of-war came in who had run from the
engagem(ent, and had had her captain, lieutenant, and several others
killed, and the master fled. So you see how this people are deluded
by untruths, which in the end will ruin them. I hope the Lord will
continue to own us, and perfect the work he has begun.
P.S. — The Queen of Sweden is preparing all her strength to go
against the King of Denmark, who will send an Ambassador to
England to obtain a fair correspondence with the State. I hope
there 'will be a time of recompensing his unjust and treacherous
dealings. [1 page.']
June 6. 36. Petition of James Earl of Northampton to the Lord General
and Council of State. In 1643 a party of his regiment of horse, near
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Ilmington, in Warwickshire, commanded by his lieutenant-colonel,
was opposed by a party of Gloucester horse, convoy to clothiers of
that county, who worsted them, the packs being brought as prize
to Banbury, of which garrison petitioner was Governor. Imme-
diately had a command from Oxford not to restore the cloth, yet
petitioner has been recently arrested by some of the clothiers, and
forced to put in bail, their suits having been commenced before the
time limited in the late Act of oblivion, and the proceedings have
been protracted a long time. Begs that — as he was not there in
person, neither was it taken by any command of his, nor from the
parties as they were merely travelling, but as it was defended by a
convoy under whose protection they had put themselves, and as he
voluntarily came in and submitted to. Parliament without any
articles, the Council of State would think of some way for his
preservation.
Noted. — "The Council cannot relieve him. 11 June 1653."
[1 ixtge.]
June 6. 37. Gen. Oliver Cromwell to Praise God Barebone, Esq. As on the
dissolution of the late Parliament, it became necessary that peace
and good government should be provided for, I and my council of
officers have nominated persons of fidelity to whom this great
charge is to be committed ; and having assurance of your love to God
and interest in this people, I, as the Commander-in-Chief of the
armies of the commonwealth, summon you, being one of the persons
so nominated, to appear at the Council Chamber, Whitehall, on
4 July, and take upon you the said trust as member for the city of
London. [Original, signed, f p^S'e.]
June. 38. Blank copy of the above, being the form sent to the Members
of Parliament, called to take upon them the trust of the government
of this commonwealth. Dated Wednesday 8 June. [1 page.
Printed in Carlyle's Gromiuell, edition of 1871, Vol. III., p. 198.]
June. 39. Another copy, endorsed by Sir Edw. Nicholas. [1 page.]
June G. 40. Petition of Geo. Hughes, commander of the Thomas Bon-
adventure, to Cromwell and the Council of State, for enlargement.
In November 1651, his vessel was let to Hen. Chune and other
merchants of London, and came to Porto Ferraro, where Capt.
Badiley, by authority of the late Parliament, unloaded the goods,
viz., galls and cotton wool, which still remain there, and fitted the
ship for a man-of-war.
The freighters however have arrested Thos. Jennings and Gilbert
Kent, two of the owners, for 15,000L damage, for not performing the
voyage, but released them on good bail, and on petitioner's coming
to London to revictual for the service, they arrested him, and he is
now a prisoner, being unable to procure bail, and this will prejudice
the service, and ruin himself and family. With reference thereon to
Capt. Badiley. [| pa^^e. Also I. 69, p. 230.]
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June 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. Order that John Garbrand sign the petition he has delivered,
and give in security for the prosecution of the business.
3. 5, 16, 18. The petitions of the owners of the ship Peregrine ; of
Anne, widow of Capt. Robt. Batten ; of Edm. Ball, late master
gunner of the Wildman iireship ; and of Nath. Meade, referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners to examine. [Also Vol. XXXVII.,
Nos. 40a, 41.]
4. The petition on behalf of the captives in Morrocco referred to
the Irish and Scotch Committee, to examine the first part of the
petition, and if they find it true, to send for Mr. Young and Mr.
Hunt, the parties complained of, and report.
7. Order on petition of Geoffrj' Brown, now prisoner in the Gate-
house, that he be released for prosecution of his business depending
before the Court of Articles sitting in Westminster, giving security to
Mr. Thurloe to render himself prisoner to CouncU if, in the hearing
of his case in that court, he be adjudged to have no benefit by the
articles which he now pleads.
8. Col. Lockhart to come to Whitehall on Wednesday at 3 p.m.,
and bring with him 2 or 3 more deputies of Scotland, to receive
answer to the desires lately presented to a Committee of Council
appointed to hear what they had to offer.
9. The petition of Joshua Fowler, merchant, referred to Mi-. Strick-
land and Mr. Carew, who are appointed a Committee for business
of that nature.
10. That of Nath. Goodlad, Edw. Biggs, and other mer-
chants of London, on behalf of several persons of this common-
wealth, now prisoners in Sally and Algiers, referred to Mr. Carew
and Mr. Strickland, to confer with the said merchants concerning
the way by which the captives may be redeemed, and report to
CouncU.
11. Thepetitionof Mary wife of John Bleake, late boatswain of the
Antelope, referred to the Navy Commissioners, who are to order the
paying of what is due to petitioner's husband for service, in case his
pay be stopped upon no other account than the general check given
to the paying of the ship's company.
12. Order on the Major- General's information of a meeting to be
held in county . . . , that he order his ofiicers quartered in those
parts to forbid such a meeting, and in case they shall meet notwith-
standing, to secure the persons who assemble and their horses.
13. Order that land value 600Z. a year be settled on the relict
of General Deane and his issue. Major-General Lambert, Sir Gilbert
Pickering, and Mr. Carew, to be a Committee to confer with the
trustees at Drury House concerning the apportioning of such land,
and to report with speed.
14. Order to pay IQl. to Edw. Osboldstone, for bringing the good
news of the victorj'- over the Dutch.
15. The letter from the Generals of the fleet, giving an account of
the late engagement with the Dutch fleet, to be printed and puljlished.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
17. The petition of Sir George Melville referred to the Commis-
sioners in Scotland, to examine whether satisfaction has been made,
and certify.
19. The petition of Mary, widow of George Greene, mariner of
Wapping, referred to the Navy Commissioners, to allow her what
is usual, unless she has been formerly allowed.
20. Order appoinJ.ing Rich. Sherwin and John Leech treasurers
at Goldsmiths' Hall, in place of Rich. Waring and Mich. Herring, but
with proviso to pay no monies except on orders of Council, or of the
Commissioners for inspecting the treasuries ; salary 200^. a year
each, includilig their clerks.
21. Order to Sherwin and Leech to take on them the said office,
and to the county Commissioners and others concerned to pay in the
monies to them, stating the salary at 250L [/. 69, j^l-'- 228-235.]
June 6.
Dover.
42. Thos. Greene to the [Navy Commissioners.] I have made a
second survey of the anchors belonging to the East India Company
at Sandwich, and enclose particulars. I will ship the rosin
this week and want order to purchase some train oil. The en-
gagement with the Dutch fleet commenced on Thursday the 2nd
inst. at 9, a.m., and lasted all that day. On Friday there came a
packet from Lord General Cromwell and the Admiralty Commis-
sioners for the Generals, and the Mayor asked me to do my best to
send it ; so by the power of the late Act, I provided a shallop, laid
hold of all seamen belonging to the fleet, and with some little
obstruction sent them off, and the ship is now returned. We have
sunk or burnt or taken 20 sail of the Dutch, and have two vice and
two rear admirals in our fleet, the rest being put to flight. Our fleet,
on Lord's day last, were off the Weilings, on the Holland coast. This
is my last true intelligence. [3 pages.]
June 6.
Noon,
Dover Castle,
43. Thos. Wilson to Thos. Kelsey, Lieutenant of Dover Castle.
Joseph Holland of this town, who carried packets to the fleet, has
returned, and says that the lieutenant and three or four others of the
Triumph told them that 20 of the Holland fleet have been taken,
burnt, and sunk ; he saw flve of them burning. There were three flag-
ships, one a vice-admiral and two rear-admirals, one of which also
afterwards sunk. Only 126 men of our fleet have been slain, most
being in the General's ship, and no officer of note but General Deane.
The ships were but slightly damaged, some masts, sails, and bowsprits
torn, but no ship lost. Our scouts were sent to discover the Dutch fleet,
and upon its being reported to be between Ostend and Blackenburrow,
the seamen shouted exceedingly that they were going to engage
again, and our fleet stood towards them, but was constrained to
anchor through a calm. Yesterday, Sunday, our fleet was resolved
to go to the Texel. General Blake came to the fleet on Friday, and
the merchant ships fought very stoutly.
Mrs. Johnson, of Dover, has had letters from her son to the same
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5 p.m.,
Chatham.
June 6.
8 p.m.,
The Cock,
Do-wns.
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effect, as also of the loss of our worthy old friend, General Deane,
which is a great loss.
P.S, — I want a copy of the declaration of the army if it is out.
[1 page.]
44. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Admii-alty Committee.
Thanks for a copy of the intelligence of the first day's engagement.
I will send from Chatham what provisions cannot be supplied at
Deptford, as masts, boats, &e. I have issued warrants for procuring
men. Details of ships. A little time has been granted to the men
from the Straits' fleet. I wish you could witness the neglect of
subordinate ministers ; if there were more of righteousness and
less of pretence, it would be more suitable to the life of a Christian.
The master caulker and boatswain of the yard, in this time of public
action, have been many days absent without leave.
I am heartily sorry to hear of the loss of that gallant General
Deane. I am hourly expecting news of the second and third days'
engagement. The victuals have not yet arrived for these frigates, nor
any one ordnance officer to take care of the carriages. The Warwick
wiU be launched to-morrow. [2 pages.]
45. Capt. Edm. Chapman to the Admiralty Committee. On
order from Commissioner Willoughby of the 4th to sail to Dover
Eoad or the Downs to inquire where our fleet is, we sailed to
Fairleigh, and there met two Ostend ships bound for Bilboa, who
• report that last Friday they saw our (fleet chase the Dutch fleet
Avithout the banks of Flanders, and that the Dutch steered for the
Weilings in Zealand. The ship master told us with seeming rejoic-
ing that he believed our fleet had beaten the Dutch fleet into the
Weilings. I will sail with the Briar to discover the fleet. [1 _23a(7e.]
June 6. 46. Generals Eobt! Blake and Geo. Monck to the Admiralty
The Eesolution, Commissioners, .^ince our last, giving an account of God's goodness
and'the Maese ^^ appearing for us, the enemy has gone into the Weilings, and as
2 leagues from the water is so showle, we durst not adventure after them. We are
shore. between the Goree and the Maese, refltting, and disposing of the
wounded, the lame ships, and the prizes, and sending the prisoners to
such port towns as are thought most convenient. This night we
intend to sail to the Flie and the Texel with the whole fleet, and ply
about there as long as our victuals last. We have not above 16
rounds of powder and shot to each gun, and will want at least 700
barrels of powder, with shot. Send us out powder and shot in pro-
portion in one of your nimblest frigates ; also some topmasts, flshes,
hammocks, and wood and candles. Let the Yarmouth ships go
to the Swinn, whence we can send for them. The ships appointed
westward to guard the coast and protect trade shouLl be increased
to 10, Capt. Martin to command them on the Bristol frigate, now at
Portsmouth. As soon as the lame ships sent in are refitted, let them
be sent to us again. [2 pages.]
June 6. 47. Charles Longland to the Admiralty Committee, Westminster.
Leghorn. J have received your order to procure the enlargement of Cai)t.
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Marsh, or any other of the captive captains, upon their parole, and
that as many Dutch of the like quality should be released for them
in England. All the Dutch men-of-war, making 18 with the Leo-
pard, departed hence towards the west 14 days since, and are gone
to the Straits' mouth, to intercept our ships there. Before their
departure, on the earnest entreaty of our captains, I and two other
English merchants entered into a joint bond of 3,000?. that upon
the captains' coming on shore, they should go to Holland, and render
themselves prisoners there, by the end of two months. By this you
may see how likely it had been that any of these captains had come
oif on their parole. When they come to Holland you will have a
better understanding, and get them sooner off than here at such a
distance.
In my last, I sent you an exact account of the ships freighted or
taken up for the service, with a particular of imprest money paid
each ship, and other charges on that affair ; the balance ' due I drew
upon your treasurer at 6s. Sd. per dollar, which is 2,478Z. 2s. 3d.,
and beseech you to order acceptance and payment.
We have not heard of the fleet of Dutch since they went hence ;
the eight sail under young Tromp, that went hence for the Levant 40
days since, are now turning into port again. I enclose a list of what
moneys I have disbursed to the officers of the Leopard since her loss,
towards bearing their charges home. I cannot omit to mention the
good husbandry of that ship's boatswain, who had hoarded up so
much cordage that, notwithstanding all her rigging was cut and
torn Tn the fight, yet the Dutch found sufficient to new rig her, with
a large advance besides ; and the like providence was made by the
ship's gunner, carpenter, and other officers, which your wisdom in
the future may prevent. The Venice ships were met 20 days since
off Gape Spartavento. With copy of his letter of 30th AprU.
[3 pages.]
June 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. 6. The petitions of Mercy Collins ; and of Nath. Tyderligh of
Barnstaple, co. Devon, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to
report.
2. The prosecutors of Mercy Collins, for bringing in English Bibles
printed in foreign parts, to forbear till further orders, Council having
that business before them.
3. The petition of John Tooker, agent for the Mayor and Alder-
men of Barnstaple, referred to the Excise Commissioners, who are
to examine and certify to Council, and meanwhile to stay further
proceedings.
4. To answer to Mr. Parker's petition that Council cannot at present
give any direction therein.
5. The petition from divers distressed prisoners in the city of
London referred to the Committee for prisoners, to report.
7. The petition of John England, mariner, referred to the Com-
missioners for Trinity House, to examine and report to Council, and
also whether provision has not formerly been made for his relief
STATE PAPERS. 391
1653. ^^'^ XXXVII.
June 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cooit.)
8. Order on the petition of James Waynwright, that the Prize
Goods' Commissioners certify what moneyhe owes to the State upon
goods bought of them, and how the money desired Ly him may be
defalcated, and a regular account made thereof.
9. To desire the Commissioners of Sewers for Ware river to
permit John Freeman to build a wear at Susan, and to allow him to
erect new powder mills, so far as it may be done without particular
prejudice to any persons.
10. To inform John and Henry Wroth of the want of powder,
the powder mills being unable to work for want of water. Therefore
to desire that their lock be so kept as that no more may be drawn
than is necessary for their own occasions.
11. To answer to the petitions of Edward Spann and of William
Bennet, Mayor of Chester,^that Council does not think fit to meddle,
but leaves them to take their course at law.
18. Order, on complaint by the Commissioners of the Queen of
Sweden of very great ^delays in the settlement of the cases about
ships and goods claimed by subjects of Sweden, that the Admiralty
Judges certify the reason of the delays, and proceed with all speed.
14. The Prize Goods' Commissioners to open the five bales claimed
by the Commissary of the Queen of Sweden in presence of persons
appointed by him, and take a particular of all therein contained, and
send it avowed by the Commissary to Council, that they may do
what is reasonable therein. [I. 69, pp. 236-240.]
June 7. 48. Ben. Gifford to Lord-Gen. Cromwell. The Scoutmaster-
Landguard General of the army has arrived, with an order from you for the
^°^' delivery of all the powder in this garrison except 7 barrels and
shot proportionable, and the Kke for Harwich. But as he was
hastening to Yarmouth and Norwich, he left it to me to hire a
vessel and send what could be spared from here, Harwich, Col-
chester, Wivenhoe, and Ipswich. The wind has been against us,
but we have got it on board, and hope it will reach the North
Foreland to-night. I cannot yet send in the bills, as the Ipswich
men ask more time. [1 page.l
June 7. 49. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Com-
missioners make out a bUl to Rich. Nutt, master of the barges,
for 121., for labour of himself and other watermen in carrying Gen.
Blake in a 10 oar barge two journeys to Gravesend and Lee Road,
last May. [| page.]
June 7. 50. Capt. Joseph Whiting to the Navy Commissioners. We got
The Violet, on sight of the Flemish fleet, and with a full resolution we offered
^nSlLnd"^ them battle on Thursday the 2nd inst., at 10 a.m., and continued
fighting untn 9 p.m. The next day we fell on again until the
evening, when there were 20 of their ships taken and destroyed,
and the rest making from us with what sail they possibly could,
and next day harboured at the Weilings. We have not sustained
much loss, as not above 120 men have been slain in the whole
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fleet. We only had one slain ancl another mortally wounded.
I send two muster books. [1 page7\
June 7. 51. Capt. Rowland Bevan to the Navy Commissioners. We
The Sophia, came Up with the Holland fleet on the 2nd inst. at 9 a.m., then
having the wind of them ; but by reason of their close order and
politic working, they gained the wind, which however we regained,
closed with their rear, and continued the fight until 9 p.m. We
began the next morning about 11, during which time they made a
running fight ; the loss on their part is at least 20 sail, but on om-s
not one. On our ship there is not a man hurt, although we were
deeply engaged. The loss however in our fieet is 150, amongst
which is my brother Isaac Bevan on board the Sussex. I have
sent the ticket for his wages to my wife, and beg it may be paid.
Also 11. 9s. for ballast, press money, &c. at Newcastle. [| page.']
June 7. 52. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. We have been in
The Resolution, pursuit of the Dutch since the last engagement, but they got into
Goree. ^j^^ Weilings. The Dutch prizes are coming into the Thames, with
12 lame 'and disabled ships mentioned, who take in the prisoners,
to be sent some to Chatham, the rest to London. We are refitting
our ships and setting sail for the Flie and Texel. I hope our hearts
are thankful for what has been done, and that we may not only be
found in the number of those that stand up for Christ and his
people, but may have an interest in him, which is better than life
itself, and will be a joy unto us whenever he shall call us home.
P.S. — We want five reams of writing paper, and wonder the
1,000Z. has not come. [1 pcige.]
June 7. 53. Gens. Monk and Blake to the bailifls of Ipswich. We are
The Eesolution. sending to your town in the 1 0th Whelp several of the men
wounded in the late engagement, for whom Parliament provided
by their resolves of Dec. last, and we desire your special care that
they be duly dressed and provided with all necessaries, and your
disbursements shall be repaid. \_Gopy, J page^
June 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The lodgings in Whitehall, formerly in possession of Sir
William Masham, to be delivered up to a Committee appointed for
the treasuries ; the Whitehall Committee to take care of this.
2. The Customs' Commissioners to reserve the salary due to Col.
[Geo.] Thomson on his proportion of 4cZ. in the pound, in order to be
paid out according to orders from Council.
3. The Commissioners of Excise to reserve what is due to Alder-
man Foot and Maurice Thomson.
4. The Commissioners a))pointed to treat with foreign ministers
to meet the Resident from the Great Duke of Tuscany to-moiTow
at 3 p.m. at Whitehall ; Fleming to give him notice and conduct
him.
.5. Council to sit only in the mornings from 7 to 12, or afterj as
they see cause ; the Committees of Council to sit in the afternoons.
STATE PAPEES. 393
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June 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
6. The Committee for Foreign Affairs to meet to-morrow-
afternoon.
7. The Commissioners appointed to treat with foreign ministers
to hear the agent from Venice on Friday at Whitehall at 3 p.m.,
and Fleming to give him notice.
8. Col. Owen Rowe appointed check of the outports in the
office of the Custom House, in place of James Russell, lately
discharged by Council ; all books of entries, papers, and writings
in Mr. Russell's custody, or in that of his clerks, to be delivered
to him.
9. So much of the letter from Lord Broghill to the Lord General
as relates to the bringing over of some Irish children to England
referred to the Lord General. Major-Gen. Lambert, Col. Jones, Com-
missary-Gen. Reynolds, Col. Clarke, and Mr. Scobell, appointed a
Committee to consider this business, and report.
10. The petition of Francis Anguish referred to Lieut.-Col.
Worsley, Maj. Wigan,' and Maj. Packer, appointed a Committee to
examine this business, and report.
11. The petition of some soldiers' widows for relief from Ely
House referred to the Governor of Ely House.
12. To write the Commissioners_for the county of Westmore land
to acquaint them with the substance of the petition presented on
behalf of the inhabitants of Milborne, and to desire them to pay the
money or show cause to the contrary.
13. The petition of Penelope Thompson, widow, referred to the
Navy Committee, to examine the allegations, and if they find the
case as suggested, to do for her as is usual, and to certify if they find
cause to relieve her further.
14. To order the Commissioners for Prize Goods, Maj. Wigan, and
Mr. Meynell, goldsmith of London, to bring to Council at 6 p.m.
the key each has in his custody of the room wherein the silver lately
taken out of the Samson, Salvadore, and George is now lodged in
the Tower.
16. The petition of several officers and soldiers late in the service
referred to the Committee of officers appointed for the affairs of the
army.
17. The petition of Robert Murden, gunsmith, to be laid aside till
Lieut.-Gen. Fleetwood's pleasure be known.
18. The petition of Henry St. John, Capt. Nath. Goodlad, &c.,
referred to Dr. Walker and the others appointed to take the accounts
of the merchants that demand reparation of the Portugal Ambas-
sador, and report.
19. The petition of Wm: Keble, mariner, referred to the Admiralty
Judges, to report.
20. That of the mariners' widows referred to the Commissioners
of Trinity House, to certify.
21. That of Katherine Dyall referred to the Admiralty Commis-
sioners. {_Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 54.]
22. The petition and certificates of Eiiz., "Williams referred to the
Navy Commissioners, to do as in like cases.
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Juiie 8. - ClotnjcaL of Sxa-bb. Day's Ptoceediiigs (eont.)
23. The Whitehall Committee to consider where fit lodgings may
be had for CoL Bennet, CoL Jones, and Mr. Moyer, and addition^
lodgings for Mr. Thurloe, and report.
25. Five counties of Ireland to be set out for giving satis&ction to
such of the soldiers as shall be first disbanded, and an instmction
given to the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland to set out the
same accordii^ly.
26. Order on petition of George Hughes, mariner, that Henry
Chune, John Frederick, Francis Fowke, Thos, Bowe, and Nath.
Goodlad, appear before Coundl at 9 a-m. next Friday, and show
cause for imprisoning him. [/. 69, pp. 241-247-]
June 8. 55. Capt, ^^eh. Badil^ to the Coundl of State. On Geo.-Haghe8'
WHtehalL petition I certify that, upon the news that the Dutch had defeated us
near the Downs last November, Longland and others of us at L^-
hom, being much eoneemed for the honour of the nation, by com-
missions from the Council of State, imprested English ships, and as
they were not to be had empty, sent their commanders to Porto
Feiraro to unlade, and fit as men-of-war, so that when we got m^
if not ships, from England, we might break through the enemy with
reputation^
A warrant was sent to Hughes, and he at first refused compliance
because of his goods, but it was read at the mainmast by a public
notary, who was to witnera his refusal, and then he complied and
unloaded his goods.
Had we prospered in our dispute near L^hom, the merchant
ships would have taken up their goods again, but I know the goods
were left in safe hands, consigned on behalf of the merchants. [1
page.]
June 9- Cotmcn. of State, Day's Proceedings.
1-4. The lodgings, &e., belonging to Sir James Harrington in
Whitehall appointed for CoL Bennet ; those belonging to Alderman
Allein for GoiL Philip Jones ; the part of those bek>ngpmg to Sir
Wm. ]^Iashain not disposed of to the Committee for the Treasuries
appointed for Mr. Moyer ; and those belonging to Alderman Pen-
nington to be added to Mr. Thurloe's lodgings. The Whitehall
Committee to put them all in possession.
5. The petition of Jane Appleton, Isabella Seaman, and Helena
March referred to the Generals of the fleet, to procure exchanges
for them.
6. That of Margaret Cadney referred to the Commissioners at
Trinity House, to examine and certify.
7. The Committee for the Poste to consider t^ business of tibe
Pri^e Office, as well in reference to the placing of officers as the pre-
scribing of wages and rules for future proceedings in the office, and
how it may be managed to the advantage of the public^ and report.
[Also Vol. XXXVIL, Mo. 56.]
8. Col. Rich and CoL Bennet added to the Committee for the
Treasuries.
STATE PAPERS. 89B
Iggg^ Vot. XXXVll.
Juno t>. Council- OP iri'rA'i'K. Day's l*rooowlinj>» (oont)
0. Tho ivpovt. WuM (lay brought in IVoui tho VoKts' Comraitteo
woovnuiltkHl Ih) tiwm, to eonNitloi' lunv nii oxiior'nuout may ho luado
ot" U»^^ vahu^ of tl\o tillioo, and oftlio advantn^-o wliicli may aviso IVom
thomv to tln) Ijitato, aiul to roport, pt'ovidiHi tlio tinio for (hoit tiial
do not oxcoihI six months. '^Alw Vol. XXX V.IL, No. 67.]
U), Major-Oons. Lambovt ami Htu'rison and (.\)l. Tomlinson, to
1)0 a (.Xmunittoo to considof the piveoodinji's in tho Aihniralty
Oourt couottviiing tho Samson. Balvadoro. and Oooi'j>o, and tlieii"
hvdhvg, and to oont'or with tit poi-sons, and otl'or what thoy think fit
to ho dono.
11. Tho Whitoliall Oonnnlttoo to assign sonio lit place for orocting
of a sphoiv for tho use of Oouucil.
1 'i. Tho papovs now ivad, couooining tho setting forth land in
livland for satisfaetion of tlio soldioi's tii-st to ho aisbanded thoro,
(twuindttod to tho formor (.^u>nmittoo, who aro to sond for and
spo»\k with fit poi-sons, fill np tho hlanks in those papoi's, and
ivpurt.
1!>, AUlorman Allohx and IVVr, Scobell to como tt) a Committee of
Counoilat^Sjvnu to-monvw, in the littloHorso chamlior in VVhitohall.
\\t. Tho judgvs for pn>hato of wills and gmntiivg administrations
to oonsidor what foos ivit> fit to be allowod to tho ivgistrai-s and
cloi'ks. and otliors ouiployotl \nidor thtan, and to I'oport ; ixwA also ia
what uiaunor tho moi\oy arising out of that otlioo to tho nso of tho
8tato may ho paid with most cortaint)-,
1^. Visoou\it Lislo to pay to Mr. Woi-sloy, ont of the money im-
pivstod for Ms journoy. .">()/,, as Worsloy was sont for ont of Ireland
to attond hhn.
IT. Oi\lor on potition of .Tohiv, Oanno— for liooixso to ohooso such
poi'sons as ho shall think fit to print a Biblo with ainiotations, being
his own work, and that no \w\\\. nnioss appointed by l>in\, n\ay px'int
his 8«ttd noto.\ either ahvady printed or to he printed, — graututg it
for seven years,
KS, Tlvo information hivught in against Thos. Tiokner. of London,
oonsnuiptioaun- of toWoco, to bo sent to the Indenuiity Oommis-
sioners, iwonvmending them to taho so>ue speedy eonrso thennn.
'It. Tho petit-oiv of Hugh OanioU referred to the Lieutenant of
the Tower and .lustiee Watorhouse, or any other justiet.\s adjacent to
Blaokwall, \\ ho .aw to sei\d for .loane lligyins, and exan\ino her and
others* as to tho nvatt^u' tlieivof ; also If the}' tind eaust\ to set\d for
Hugh C\vmeU from shiplvaixi ; and if eause he found for pr^wuting
.lo«<»e llig'gins, they atv to jmt her in tho way of pivswution. and
ivlease Oamoll if they thijik tit, or eertify. [/." (ij), />^., i-tS)-^:);?.]
Jvnxe D. 58. Oapl, Thofs. Wilkes to Major Hourne. Aeeording to oixlor. I
Th»>i<wft«, lott tho Oetveiuls iti oon\pany with the 10th Whelp, on 'fhursday
"" night, on the cwist of Holland, be biv the Hrill. sailing northwaul.
Theiv wv 10 or \t ships wming fivm tho th-et, and as many priws
with thenu men-of-war taken in the last engtigvment, I hope they
will bo on our coast to-night. The Whelp and Swan ha\e 100
woundwl men, who "will be \Hit on slunv here, and we shall then
ttvke in men and ply betwwjv heiv and Nowxastlo. Your brotheis.
Mtww icU.
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Capt. Bourne and the captain of the Eeformation, are well. ] ,300
Dutch prisoners and 260 wounded were sent home. Pray move for
my appointment to the Constant Warwick. [| fage. Endorsed
with rough notes in shorthand of letters to B[lac]cborne'\, C[arew'],
and the Generals.]
June 9. 59. Capt. Thos. Wilkes to the Admiralty Committee. To the
same effect as the former part of the preceding. [| page.]
June 9. 60. Col. R. Lilbume to Capt. Fras. Allen of the Revenge. I
Dalkeith, enclose orders, and desire you to receive what is therein mentioned,
which, with what is to come from Dundee, will make, 420 barrels of
powder and 3,010 round shot, which you are to put on board the
Recovery, and then hasten for Berwick, take in what the Governor
can spare as ordered by his Excellency, and then sail to the fleet
about Yarmouth Road, and dehver it to such as the Generals shall
appoint, giving a receipt for all you shall receive. [Copy, 1 page.]
June 9. 61. Capt. Rich. Stayner to the Admiralty Committee. I received
The Foresight, orders last Tuesday from the Generals to come into the river, with
off Orfordness. -^g ^^j^ ^^ ^^^ q^^^^ disabled in the last engagement, and 11 prizes
with 1,3.50 Dutch prisoners ; also I have the corpse of Gen. Deane,
and am ordered to Woolwich. As our ship and four sail appointed
for Chatham are very full of prisoners; I entreat some speedy course
for their delivery. We are likely to have a long passage. [| page.]
June 9. 62. Gens. Blake and Monk to the Admiralty Committee. We
The Eesoiution, have granted a commission to Lieut. Edw. Morecock of the Resolution,
off t le exe . ^^^^q has been valiant in this and other engagements, to be com-
mander of the Elias of Amsterdam, a Dutch prize ; we desire she may
be one of the first fitted out, as she is a good sailer. [| page.]
June 9. 63. Generals Blake and Monck to the Admiralty Committee.
The Kesolution, We will endeavour to hinder any men-of-war coming out from hence
''•^nd'th" Texel'^ *° make a conjunction with the Dutch fleet at the Weilings, and
hinder their fishing and trade as much as we can. We desire the
ships sent to England with the Dutch prizes to be refitted and
victualled, and sent out as soon as possible, with as much victuals
and water as they can stow, and any other ships with victuals and
water, which we will dispose of as fast as we can, and send the ships
back for recruits, to save the charge of more ships. Let two or three
frigates be hastened out with powder and shot, which is our greatest
want. We have sent orders to all the ships in Yarmouth Roads to
repair to us, and desire to know what victuals lie ready at Hull,
Yarmouth, and Harwich, and let all ships of war now go into the
Swinn. It is supposed that as soon as the enemy is in a capacity to
show his head, he will endeavour an attempt upon our coast. Take
care that he be prevented ; but if he comes again, and shoots into
Dover pier, be not much startled at it, though nothing will be
wanting on our part to hinder him. We desire all diligence may
be used in sending seamen. We have sent in the Diamond to be
refitted. [2 pOfges.]
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June 9. 64, 65. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. We are plying
The Resolution, between the Texel and Flie, to hinder all ships coming out from
o t e exe . ^jjgjjgg ^q jq^^ ^j^q Dutch fleet at the Weilings, as well as to stop
their fishing and trade, and we hope it will bring down their lofty-
spirit to yield to a peace. The time of Antichrist's glory is now
expired. [I page.]
P.S. — The Generals have appointed Capt. Martin to be Com-
mander-in-Chief westward, but the commission is sent with a blank.
[Scrap.']
June 10. 66. Petition of Hen. Chune and four other freighters of the
Thomas Bonadventure to the Council of State. Being ordered to
show cause for Geo. Hughes' imjirisonment, declare that in Oct. 1651,
they freighted the ship at 1801. a month for Scanderoon and Cyprus,
but the master delayed starting, and then started for Leghorn, put
their goods, value 5,000i. in England, on shore at Porto Perraro,
where they are not vendible, and there tried to pawn them for the
charge of freight, though none is due till the goods are delivered in
the Thames, whereby petitioners are put to ruinous and excessive
charge in lading, customs, freightage, and insurance, &c. Beg to be
allowed the justice of the law, as the master and owners still detain
their goods in Italy. [1 j)'^9^-]
June 10. 67. Reference thereon and of the petition of Geo, Hughes, and
Capt. Badiley's certificate thereon, to the Committee for Indemnity.
[I page. Also I. 69, p. 259.]
June 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Whitehall Committee to see what right Sir Henry Mid-
may has to the lodging formerly belonging to the Jewel House, and
represent the same to Council.
2, 3. The lodgings of Sir Wm. Allenson to be appointed to Mr.
Strickland, in lieu of those he now has in Whitehall. The Committee
to put this order in execution, and also to appoint him one of the
stables and coach-houses in Whitehall.
4, 5. Capt. Bishop to be continued in his lodgings in Whitehall
till further order, and the Committee to take notice hereof; also to
take care that some convenient lodging be assigned to Mr. Frost.
6. Col. Stapley, Col. Jones, and Mr. Moyer, to be a Committee to
examine the deputations of Mr. Corbert and Mr. Latham to the
place of stCAvard of Westminster, and to hear them both and report.
7. The whole account of Capt. Badiley's transactions beyond seas,
in several papers, referred to the Committee for Foreign Affairs.
8. The petition of Skynner Ryder, with the case therein contained,
referred to the Committee for Obstructions.
9. A copy of his petition to be sent to the ti-ustees for sale of the
late King's lands, to see that the counsel of the commonwealth be
sent to, to take care of that business, the hearing thereof being referred
to the Committee for Obstructions.
10. Skynner Ryder enjoined to forbear felling or carrying away
timber in Wallwood, or causing the same to be done, till his claim
b3 determined according to law.
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June 10. Council of State. Day's ProceediBgs {cont.)
11. The Navy Commissioners to give order that such timber as is
noAv felled in Wallwood by Mr. Ryder, fit for the navy, be valued by
fit persons, and carried away to such places as they shaU. appoint, for
the use of the navj^ [Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 68.]
13. The petition of Hans Sagher, master of the Golden Hart of
Lubec, referred to the Admiralty Judges, to speedily despatch the
case according to law.
16. Thomas Violet, and other persons hereafter to be named, to be
assistant in making discoveries in relation to the ships Samson,
Salvadore, and George, and their lading, whether silver or any other
merchandise, and of any abuses in the managing of the business, and
to acquaint Council from time to time of the state of the business.
17. The power given to Sir William Roberts, by order of March 25
from the Committee for Plundered Ministers, to provide a godly
minister for the church of Kingsbiiry, co. Middlesex, for 3 months,
and to pay him for that time, to be continued to him for 6 months
longer.
18. Order on petition of Nathaniel Markes, merchant of London,
that the Attorney-General proceed in the business wherewith he is
charged, according to law. All papers relating to the matter with
Council or any Committee to be transmitted to the Attorney.
19. Order on petition of Martha wife of Thos. Hendra, that the
Committee appointed to meet the secretary of Venice acquaint him
with the case, and urge him that justice may be done the petitioner
by that commonwealth.
20. The letters from Lambert Cornelius and George Skutt, junr.,
dated 7 and 6 June, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [Also
Vol. XXXVII, No. 69.]
21. The petition of Capt. Limbrey and Capt. Cranley referred to
the Lish and Scotch Committee, to examine the business, hear both
parties, and report.
22. The petition of the Guinea Company referred to the Customs'
Commissioners, to state the matter of fact as to the seizures therein
mentioned, and report. Likewise to consider and report on their
desire' for liberty to import old sheets from Flanders.
23. The petition of Richard Bedwell referred to the Committee
for Prisoners.
24. Order on petition of Humphrey Beane, merchant, and the rest
of the owners and freighters of the Peace of London, — setting forth
that being bound upon a trading voyage to Greenland, they met a small
vessel of Rotterdam, bound to Rochelle, which they took as belonging
to the enemies, and brought into Newcastle, — that two-thirds of the
ship and her belongings and lading be allowed to the petitioners,
on consideiation of their pains and hazard in takng it, and the re-
maining third be disposed for the use of the commonwealth ; the
Admii'alty Judges, Commissioners for Prize Goods, and all others
concerned, to take notice and observe this order. [Also Vol.
XXXVII., No. 70.]
25. The Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall to order the allowance
of Zl, per week to be paid for the subsistence of the Earl of
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June 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Worcester, prisoner in the Tower, weekly or otherwise, as the Earl
shall desire. [See also G. 133, p. 303, and G. 25, p. 141.]
26. The letter of Col. Sydenham, dated the 8th, referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners. [Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 71.]
29. To write the Earl of Carlisle in behalf of Mr. Freeman, to the
same purpose as was written to the Commissioners for Sewers.
30. The Ordnance officers to treat with John and Henry Wroth, of
Enfield, for the use of certain mills in their possession on the river
Lea, called the Lock, for making powder.
31. 34. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Ambassador
from Portugal to-morrow at 4 p.m., and acquaint him that one
of the State's frigates is to be prepared to transport him to his own
country, when he is ready to depart. [I. 69, pp. 256-65.]
June 10. 72. Generals Blake and Monk to the Admiralty Committee. We
The Resolution, desire the ships in the Thames that have been victualled and
TexerandFlie ™^™i6d may be hastened to us, as also such victuals and water as
can be suddenly provided, in some colliers, together with some
powder and shot in some of the best sailing ships, our want thereof
being very great. There are many ships in the fleet that will not be
fit to keep at sea by the time they arrive, and their complaints are
such (and not without cause) that were it not for disabling the fleet,
we should send many of them into port. [1 page^
June 10. 73. Generals Blake and Monk to [the Admiralty Committee]. We
6 p.m., received yours of the sailing of several victualling and water ships
between'th™' ^°^ ^^ Swiun with the Reserve, and they will be very welcome
Texei and Flie. when they come, as also the ketch with boatswains' and carpenters'
stores, of which we shall need more, many anchors and cables being
lost in this wild road.
We will ■ use all despatch to unlade those ships, and send them
back for recruits. As you desire, we will in future direct all ships
you send |in not to proceed further than the Lee Eoad ; if those
lately sent in all came into the river, it was contrary to order, for we
sent four for Chatham and the rest to Deptford and Woolwich.
The want of wood, candles, and provisions for sick men is great, and
there are daily complaints of the badness of the beer, bread, butter,
and cheese ; this is augmented by the loss of the David hoy,
laden with those commodities, which was separated from us in a
storm, and we know not where she is. We enclose an account of a
quantity of powder lately arrived, but we much want round shot
and other necessaries. Many of our men fall sick daily, chiefly
officers and our best seamen ; though their number is made up by
soldiers, we want seamen, if they can be had.
On the 19th some of our frigates plying before the Flie engaged
with II Dutch ships from the West Indies, and after fighting for
some time, captured four, simk one, and burnt another, but Capt.
^Vesey, commander of the Martin, was slain ; as he has left a poor
widow with a great charge of children, we leave their condition to
your consideration.
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On the 22nd some .30 sail more, small ships, were met, and 11
taken, two of which are laden with new guns carrying a bullet from
24 lbs. to 12 lbs., from Sweden, which it is hoped will be season-
able for us, and the others are richly laden. When they come into
the fleet, we will send in them and the sick and wounded ; when they
arrive in the Lee Eoad, pray give speedy directions about them.
We intend to make a trip over with the whole fleet to the English
shore, to see them out of danger, and then return, leaving some of
the best frigates between the Dogger Bank and the Riff, to intercept
the trading ships expected home. Pray send us all the clean ships
you can. Thanks for your care in making continual supplies ; let
the ships tallowing at Harwich be hastened out by Major Bourne.
P.S. — We have jouts of the 22nd. Send us some hammocks, and
four surgeons, several of the ships' surgeons being sick, and one or
two dead. [4 pages.']
June 10. 74. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. I send' you a list of
TheEesolution, n ships Ordered to Harwich to wash and tallow, and then to return
ofiFtheTexel. .j^q ^j,g ggg^_ Next Thursday is appointed to be a general day of
thanksgiving throughout the whole fleet, for the goodness of God
towards us in the last engagement with the Dutch. [-| page.]
June 10. 75. Rich. Mill to the Admiralty Committee. Capt. Harle of the
Plymouth. Success privateer had 89 pressed men shipped on board, and delivered
but 60, having conveyed the rest away for money. The captains and
company of the Mary Rose and the William and Thomas have been
very careless in not obeying orders to sail. But for the pressed men,
they would not have had men to carry their ships, most of their men
being ashore, and when I required them to go aboard, they were very
refractory. I offered to beat the drums and send a guard of mus-
keteers to get the men on board. I sent one who began the mutiny
to Exeter gaol ; he was a lieutenant in the late King's army, and
the cause of 11 more running away when they were going on ship-
board.
The Augustine prize is a very gallant ship, and carries 27 guns.
She had but 32 men when she came in, and 7 when ordered to sail,
but I put on 21 pressed men.
I am going for Dartmouth, and thence to the coasts of Devon and
Dorset to procure seamen. Let some ship be appointed to receive
them from me. The charges made against the Mayor of Plymouth,
that he advised the men not to go on shipboard, are true, and can be
made good by the constables, whom he forbad to warn them. Let
my letters be left at the post house at Exeter. [1 page.]
June 10. 76. Capt. Eras. Willoughby to the [Admiralty Commissioners].
rortsmouth. I sent up eight wounded men yesterday, to be placed in some
hospital, and desire you will give order about them. Mr. Child has
come down from you as ill furnished with orders for money as he
went up, the same scruples remaining, and he is unwilling to pay
any ticket here, though the men live here, or are disposed of to be
' here, notwithstanding our pressing straits for men. Pray let the
Treasurer send some punctual order. If Child were allowed a halfpenny
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in the pound, it is nothing but reason, as he takes much pains,
want a list of Capt. Strong and Gen. Blake's fleets. [1 page.]
June 10. 77. John Morris to the Navy Commissioners. Several masters
Gravesend.J of the victualling ships before the town have been to say their 14
days have expired, and to know if any convoy is appointed. John
Gribbell, commander of the James, came to me, by order of Major
Bourne, for men, having only 50. I sent him all I could. Pray
order Col. Berkstead to send down a supply. The captain is a good
seaman, but not zealous to fight.
I have relieved several seamen and the boatswain's mate of the
Nicodemus, who lay ill 14 days, and died on Saturday. I am out
12s. 6d. for his burial, and the house where he lay claims 40s. for a
nurse and provisions, besides two doctors, but deserves little, being-
some cause of his death, as is adjudged by the woman. As he has
a pretty sum due, shall I pay the woman her charges as she is poor ?
Send me a list of the slain and wounded in the fight, as many
women here whose husbands I put on board so lament that I can
hardly endure their complaints. I have been forced to provide
victuals for two or three boatloads of seamen from the Tower, who
were kept without victuals for 24 hours. Pray send me orders in
such cases. [1 page.]
June 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The audience with the Portuguese Ambassador deferred till
Tuesday.
2. The petition of Anne Tarden, widow", referred to those who
, manage the chest of Chatham.
3. That of John Bretland, of Thorncliff, co. Chester, gent., referred
to the Revenue Committee, to certify why he was first imprisoned,
and why he is now detained.
4. Order upon petition of the company of the ship Elizabeth,
that Capt. Stanton attend in six days after notice, and show why he
has not paid his mariners what is due to them on contract.
5. The business concerning Hamburg now debated referred to the
Foreign Affairs' Committee, who are to consider how the many
frauds and abuses which have been put upon the commonwealth by
the Hamburghers, by their owning and colouring the ships and goods
of the Dutch, may be prevented, and to confer with such persons as
they think fit, and report.
6. To write to the commander of the Cock to convoy two victual
ships now in the Downs to the fleet, sailing as near the English
coast as safety allows as far as Yarmouth, as the enemy are in the
Weilings.
7. To write to the commander of the Bryer frigate, and the other
vessels in the Downs not ordered to go to the fleet, to ply up and
down in the Narrow, having respect to their safety, the enemy being
in the Weilings.
8. Col. Sydenham to send proportionably out of the several
castles and forts in the Isle of Wight, 80 barrels of powder to
Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth.
5- c c
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June 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
9. Col. Rich, Lieut.-Col. Salmon, and Lieut.-Col. Kelsey to be a
Committee to consider how the corpse of General Deanemaybe
brought from Woolwich, where it may be lodged, and in what
maimer the funeral may be ordered ; and to confer with the Admiralty
Commissioners, and give order as they shall think fit.
10. To order the Mayor of Weymouth, in case Capt. Mason be
there, to secure him, and send him in safe custody to Council, to
answer matters objected against him ; and if his ship be in port,
to secure it likewise.
11. The like to Col. Heane, and the like to the commander of the
Warwick, to bring the captain and vessel into Portsmouth, if he
meet with him at sea.
12. Mr. Strickland, Major-Gen. Desborow, and Col. Stapley, to
go to the Ambassador from Portugal' on Monday, to condole with
him, from Council, on the death of the Prince of Portugal.
13. The Prisoners' Committee to consider how the Dutch prisoners
taken in the last fight may be disposed of
14. 5001. to be allowed the said Committee towards defraying the
charge of maintaining the said Dutch prisoners.
15. That Committee to agree with the Company of Adventurers
in the fens, for taking off as many Dutch prisoners as they require
to use in their work, paying them as ordinary labourers.
17. Col. Blount to have the lodgings at Whitehall which belonged
to Capt. Nutt, and the Whitehall Committee to be informed thereof.
18. The lodgings formerly Lord Grey's to be reserved by the
Committee, and not disposed of until further notice.
19. 22. The petitions of Richard Yates, fishmonger ;. and of the
inhabitants of Richmond, Surrey, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee.
20. Mr. Moyer added to the Committee for the redemption of
captives now in Algiers, Tripoli, and Sally.
23. Order on petition of Philip Earl of Chesterfield, that the
Commissioners for Haberdashers' Hall continue to pay him 51. a
week, from the dissolution of Parliament until further order.
24. Order on petition of John King and Peter Blackborne, mer-
chants, that they bring in particulars of the goods wherewith the
ship mentioned is laden.
26. Order that the substance of an information from Weymouth —
of gross miscarriages committed by Capt. Mason, commander of a
private man-of-war, whereby he has broken the articles he was
bound to observe, and on which a commission for a private man-of-
war was granted him, and thereby forfeited the bond which was
entered into by his security, — be transmitted to the Advocate of the
commonwealth, who is to cause proceedings to be had against him
and his security.
27. To write to Col. Wayte to enclose the petition of the inhabi-
tants of Hamilton, and to desire him to do them right.
29. The petition of Elizabeth and Margaret Waight referred to
, Committee for redemption of captives, to consider and report. [J.
69, pp. 267-275.]
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June 11. 78. J. Jamottto . You will see by Mr. Parker's letter
Flushing, "v^hat a man Harborne is. I desire you will follow my Lord Bishop of
Derry's direction concerning the tobacco. [^ pageJ]
June 12. 79. Generals Blake and Monk to the Admiralty Committee.
The liesoiution, Qol. Goff, Major Boume, and Capt. Hatsell, with seven ships of war,
"^ aiiTrrex^el. ^^3'11'i 11 victuallers and water ships, have arrived. There are 140
barrels of powder in the Samuel Merchant, and 172 in the John and
Katherine, besides shot above their proportion, and 700 soldiers, who
might have been serviceable had bedding and clothes been sent with
them, but for want of these, there may be much sickness. We
will send back the victuallers as soon as unloaded, and desire you
will do the same with those who convoyed the Dutch prices. We
have sent 11 ships to Harwich to wash and tallow, and to take ia
three months' victuals and the ammunition for the fleet which is at
Yarmouth.
Let such ships of Capt. Badiley's squadron as are fit for the service
be supplied with men and hastened to the fleet, as there have been
11 or 12 great frigates newly launched at Amsterdam and Enchuy-
sen carrying 50 guns apiece, besides 10 men-of-war which came
home with the French fleet.'
Some hammocks have come in a hoy to Harwich, but no wood or
candles, of which there is a great want ; the 1,000?. has arrived in
the John and Katherine, which John Poortmans will get aboard to-
day. You say the Cock and Bryer are on their way to the fleet,
but as the latter will be very serviceable on the western coast, we do
not want her. We have desired Major Bourne to remain at Harwich
and Yarmouth, to despatch the ships and frigates sent thither, and
the provisions. The supply of ammunition sent will not answer
present wants ; send a further quantity, and keep up a constant
correspondence between us and you and the Council of State. [2
pages.]
June 12. 80. Capt. Edw. Chapman to the Council of State. I have been to
The Cock, Qstend to obtain intelligence of the fleet, and having heard ,that it
had sailed northward, returned to the Downs ; I now have your com-
mands to convoy two ships with provisions to the fleet at the Texel,
but one of them, the Hercules, Lawrence Bramble, master, wiU not
stir without your order, or a new contract from the victuallers. I
shall also take a hoy with masts, cordage, &c. [1 page.]
June 12. 81. Capt. Edw. Chapman to the Admiralty Committee. To the
same efiect. [| po-ge.]
June 13. 82. Petition of Michael Barnes, surgeon, to the Council of State,
for an order for payment of an allowance to his mate. Was
appointed to attend upon the maimed soldiers at Portsmouth, and
allowed both a mate and assistant, both of whom he was forced to pay,
but cannot get the pay allowed as others, because he is not free of
Surgeons' Hall, and is thereby disappointed of other employments,
reduced to poverty, and must perish with his wife and children, if
not relieved. [| page.]
c c 2
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June 1.3. 83. Reference of the preceding petition to the Navy Commis-
Whitehaii. sioners, to cause the usual allowance to be made. [^ page. Also
I. 69, p. 283.]
June 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. Order on information this day given in — that there was a sum
of money in the hands of Hugh Audley, upon the account of
the Couiib of Wards — that the Commissioners at Haberdashers' Hall
send for and examine Audley and any other persons, papers, or
records that may yield information ; and if they find any money
in their hands due to the commonwealth, that they cause it to be
paid in, and see it done.
3. To answer the petition of Richard Nimling and others, that
Council conceive not themselves qualified to relieve him in the loss
he has sustained by fire ; but if he can prove he lost his hand in
the public service, they will consider his condition.
4. The petition of the children of Col. Randall Mainwaring
referred to the Commissioners at Haberdashei's' Hall, to state the
matter of fact and certify.
5. 6. The letter read from Mr. Longland to Council referred to
the Admiralty Commissioners, and a copy to be made and sent to
the Generals of the fleet. [Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 84.]
7. Order on petition of Richard Hayward, of Hunster, Cheshire,
and§ Margaret his wife, — setting forth that two heifers given them
by their .son Thos. Hayward for their maintenance have been
taken from them by the Baron of Kynderton, under pretence of
being goods forfeited to him by law, as lord of the manor, by the
death of the said Thos. Hayward, who was lately sentenced by
court-martial to die for killing a man, and was accordingly executed,
— that Baron Kynderton be required not to meddle with the said
cattle, and if he has taken them away, to restore them, and to
make no further seizure till he shall have shown cause to Council,
and tiU they give further order therein.
8. To write to the Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, to desire
him to take especial care that no prejudice be done to the peace
of that country by any of those who have been released from hence
upon bond or otherwise, and therein to have especial eye upon
Gilbert Stuart, and to let him know that if he has any dissatis-
faction concerning any of the said persons, he is to secure and send
them hither. He is to acquaint Council why Dornford has stayed
so long with the ships now with him at Leith, and to hasten him
away in pursuance of the orders sent him.
9. To write to Capt. Dornford, and the rest of the ships' captains
now or late before Leith, to require them to set sail from thence in
pursuance of their orders.
10. In the warrant for relief of the people of Marlborough
who suffered by fire, the words " or treasurers " to be put after
treasurer.
II. To order the Lieutenant of the Tower to remand to the
Tower all persons bailed thence whose times are expired for which
they were bailed, in order to the renewing of their bail.
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June 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
13. Order that ihe petition of Eobert Fairbeard and Samuel
Parker be laid aside.
14. The petition of Major Thos. Drake recommended to the
Admiralty Committee.
15. The petition of Thos. Walker, of South Ottrington, co. York,
referred to Luke Robinson, Durant Hotham, John Wastall, Leonard
Smelt, and Robert Walters, to examine and end the diiference
between the parties, or state the matter of fact, and certify.
17. The Commissioners of Council appointed to treat with foreign
ministers to meet the agent from the senate of Hamburg at 4 this
afternoon in Whitehall ; Fleming to give him notice.
18. The Committee appointed for the posts to have power to dis-
pose both of the inland and foreign Post Offices as most for the service
of the State, either by letting them out to farm, or otherwise,
provided that in letting out the same rules and limitations be
observed in the price of the postage of letters as have lately been
offered to Council from the said Committee, and that they do not
farm out the offices for above two years. [Also Vol. XXXVIII.,
No, 85.]
19. Col. Jones, Mr. Moyer, Major-Gens. Desborow and Harri-
son and Col. Tomlinson, to be a Committee to confer with Mr.
Fountaine and such others as he shall bring with him, concerning
the inspecting and improving public offices, and to consider what
offices are so to be improved and how, and to report.
20. The petition of Major Philip Eyton referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, to examine the demands and state the fact, and
report.
21. Order on petition of Hugh Powell, late deputy- treasurer of
the fleet, that he pay in to Council the 51 pieces of gold mentioned
as in his hands, to be used for contingencies as the Council shall
direct, and the Irish and Scotch Committee to consider what dis-
charge should be given him therefor.
22. The lodgings in Whitehall lately possessed by Capt. Skinner to
be assigned to Mr. Frost, according to the order of the Committee
for Whitehall, which is to take care that Mr. Frost be put into
possession.
23. Mr. Thurloe to bring in an instruction authorising the trustees
for sale of the late King's lands to let out the parks about Hampton
Court, and the houses belonging to them, at the best advantage.
24. The relation of Wm. Astell, Wm. Pembridge, and Abraham
Johnson this day given in to be sent to Dr. Walker, to make such
use of as he shall see cause on behalf of the State.
26. To write to Cols. Adam Washington, John Marsh, and Al-
bane Cox, to give quiet possession of the rectory of Gravely-cum-
Chesfield to Edmund Godwin, late preacher there, and to continue
him therein till matters of this nature be settled.
27. Order on petition of George Thomson, merchant of Southamp-
ton, that a letter be written to Capt. Norton, Mr. Majoi-, Col.
Sydenham, and Capt. Bowrcman, to inquire into his proposition.
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DOMESTIC
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June 13.
June 13.
Victualling
Office.
June 13.
London.
June 13.
Yarmouth.
Vol. XXXVII.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont)
and whether the grounds desired by him are of the nature he
alleges, and to certify what is fit to be done.
29. Order on the petition of Capt. Browne, on behalf of himself
and the rest of the officers and soldiers under Col. Jervis Benson in
Westmoreland, that Capt. Deane state the fact as it stood before the
Army Committee, and certify.
30. The petition of John George referred to the Committee for
Prisoners, to examine his offences and quality, and return their
opinion.
31. That of Thos. Bouthe referred to the Advocate for the army,
and Styles to be ordered to deliver him his debentures, or
show cause to the contrary.
32. To answer to the petition of Isaac Gould that he should
apply himself to the Admiralty Commissioners.
33. The petition of Arnold Beak and Christian Paul Santon
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to see whether there be
such a pass granted them from the late Coxmcil as they allege, and
to report. [I. 69, pp. 279-289.]
86. Dennis Gauden, Nath. Andrewes, and Thos. Alderne, to the
Navy Commissioners. We have shipped in four victuallers and
some colliers 160,000 of wood and 213 dozen of candles, and paid
them the rest of their money, which should have been disbursed for
plasters, lanterns, and other turners' ware ; as these ships are fall, a
further supply should be sent by others. Those who ai'e at sea
cannot purchase them now, but the pui-sers and stewards can pay for
them when sent, which is the best way to manage this business.
The delay in supplying the wants of the fleet arose through the
Quinborow victualling, where some ships had a greater proportion
than necessary, while others had none at all. As to the money paid
by imprest to the 'stewards or how expended, we know nothing
about it, as neither the inspection nor management of that business
lies upon us. [Copy, 1 page.'\
87. William Pym to the Navy Commissioners. You raise a
scruple on my account of disbursements for the relief of poor
English mariners at St. Malo and other places beyond the seas, by
order of the late Council of State ; it arises from the present rate of
exchange between sterling money and Tournois. For two years the
exchange was at par, but now if I am to be paid here, I shall lose a
sum large for a merchant. The 670 livres was spent lately, and I
have to make it good at par, so pray order me the full sum. [1 page.]
88. Lieut. John Scott to the Admiralty Committee. I received
your authority to press men on board as well as on shore, but have
had no occasion to use it, as some men-of-war having come into the
Road, Major Bourne went to the fleet, and left some ships to wait
for the coal fleet, which came in, but had had most of the men
pressed, and I took' care that none who came on shore should escape
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our guards. Two men-of-war had come in before, and I tried to
press in this town and at Lowestoft and Pakefield, but could find
never a man, as they are all employed in the fishing boats. As the
ships left to press are gone to the fleet, I will start for Colchester
and then for London, [f page.]
June 13. 89. Jas. Sarke, Arthur Vawkes, and Daniel Smyth to the Navy
Harwich. Commissioners. There were 50 sick and wounded men from the
fleet put on shore here last Thursday ; we have taken care for
provisions and surgeons for them, but money is wanted for their
supply. On Saturday 80 prisoners were also brought on shore,
taken in the last engagement ; they lie here on the charge of the
town, for which we doubt not to have satisfaction. There are
several ships in harbour bound for Newcastle, who would be glad to
have some of them on board. Pray order them on board our
colliers, as our town cannot contain them. [1 page.]
June 13. 90. Thomas Pointer to the Navy Commissioners. The fleet is
The Resolution, coursing on the coast of Holland, and is in good condition to engage.
No news of Van Tromp's coming out. The Kesolution has 630 men.
Col. Goffe- and Commissioners Bourne and Hatsell arrived last
Saturday with 17 sail ; several of the fleet have been sent in to
wash and tallow. There has been a great expenditure of stores, but
they have been somewhat recruited since the engagement ; we have
168 barrels of tpowder at present on board; the carpenter's stores
are almost expended, [f page.]
June 13. 91. Wm. Taylor to Robt. Blackborne. I have impressed aU the
Newcastle, seamen in these parts according to order. On orders from the Generals
I impressed as many able pilots as could be obtained for the northern
coast, and put them on board Capts. Eaton and Smith sent for that
purpose, but five never appeared, and the frigates went without
them. . I got four of them, who were imprisoned by the Mayor, but
after 14 days were released, as no order came respecting them. I
hope your directions will be sent to Alderman Dawson to prevent
the like abusefe for the future ; also that he may receive my account
of what I do in pressing men, ^and reimburse me. [1 page.]
June 13. 92. Charles Longland to the Admiralty Committee. The com-
Leghorn. mander of the eight Dutch ships, being young Tromp, has quitted
one ship for want of men, and with the seven sail departed yes-
terday for the west. It is reported here that all the men-of-war in
these seas are called home to Holland.
The Venice ships left Tunis the if May towards Alicant. A day
or two before the late iight in this port, we put 50 barrels of powder
on board the Relief, an English ship in the Mould, that the ships
then going to fight might be succoured with more facility, but Jno.
Edgar, the master, now detains it, pretending it will pay for the
guns he lent Capt. Badiley. ■ I have entered a protest against him,
and enclose a copy, that you may proceed as you think fit. Capts.
Appleton, Marsh, and Seaman have departed hj land for Holland, to
408 DOMESTIC
1G53. Vol. XXXVII.
render themselves according to agreement. The Dutch ships now
gone are very ill manned. With copy of his letter of 6 June.
[2 2^%'es.] Enclosing,
92. I. Charles Longland to John Edge, commander of the Mer-
choM's Belief in Leghorn Mould. On 10 March last, 1
put on hoard your ship 50 barrels of gunpowder for
swppjly of the ships then going to engage the enemy, and
that engagement being noiu past, and no further occasion
for the powder to lie aboard your ship, I sent several
times to demand it ; hut contrary to your trust, you, deny
the delivery, and detain it by violence, at the instance of
one HarcLivick, for the use of the owners, on pretence to
pay yourself for guns lent to C'apt. Badiley. As I am a
piMic minister and servant to the State, I in their name
protest against your detaining it, as also against all
damages this powder shall suffer by its detention, and all
other damctges that the State or their ships of war shall
suffer for want of this povxler. — Leghorn, 19 May 1653.
H-'page:\
92. II. Certificate of Jonathan Parler that he several times
repaired on board the Merchant's Relief, to serve John
Edge with a copy of the foregoing, but not finding him,
left it with Thos. Edge, who p)romised to deliver it. —
Legho7'n, IS June 16oo. [^ page.]
June 13. 93. Charles Longland to Capt. Badiley. I have sent you many
Leghorn. letters, but received no answer. In my last I told you that I had
engaged in a bond of 12,000 dollars to get the three captains ashore,
that they might go by land for Holland, to present themselves
prisoners there ; and going to visit them at the lazaretto, I was
requited by Seaman, who abused me in the vilest manner, and did
his best to take away my life by heaving great stones at me, so that
having done the commonwealth service in taking up ships here, I am
thus abused for it. Pray acquaint Col. Thompson with this, so that
I may have reparation, or I shall have little consolation in serving
the public.
It seams, by your wife's letter, that both he and Appleton have abused
you likewise, at home as well as here ; there were at least 20 of our
nation present when this abuse took place, some of whom, as Barker,
master of the Blessing, Edge, and others, you will see at home.
The day before the fight I put 50 barrels of powder aboard the
Relief in the Mould, to furnish our ships, but upon sending for them
the other day, Mr. Edge, the master, refused to deliver them, and
alleged he should keep them for the guns you had of him, so we are
now going to law about it ; therefore forbear paying anything at
home, as these are great barrels, and cost the State at least 5001.
I wonder how he dares be so bold as to detain by violence the State's
powder in an illegal way, but I hope they will hear of it. One
Hardwick, servant to Jas. Wych, has been the setter-on in this
business.
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1653.
Vol. XXXVII.
I wrote that the Venice ships were to touch at Tunis for the
Harry Bonadventure, lest the Dutch should lay wait for them at
Messina, and I heard from Tunis on ||- May, that they had then
departed towards Alicant, where they stayed four days for the
Harry Bonadventure, who is still at Messina, and I believe will not
stir thence until he has eaten up his prize. The Great Boor, with
18 men-of-war, departed hence 24 May towards the Straits' mouth,
and the Leopard and Spahi with them ; I hope they will not meet
with Capt. Trenchfield's fleet. Young Tromp, with eight sail, has
been at Naples to victual, where at least 100 of his men have run
away. He came hither last week, and (quitted one of their ships for
want of men, and is gone hence with seven sail towards the west,
and it is reported they are aU called home. The Great Boor quitted
another ship here, likewise for want of men, for they lost above
250 in the fight, and had nearly 100 wounded, so you may see in
what a poor manner they are manned.
Although our State should be ever so much victorious at home,
yet except they send a fleet into these seas, they will not regain
their honour, for now they are looked upon by all the world, both
Turks and Christians, as an undone nation. I shall be glad to have
frequent advices of what passes in this great change at home, as also
in relation to foreign Princes and States, and what men are now in
repute by the change. I have had a letter from Secretary Thurloe.
I desired the State to give order what these Venice ships should
do at Alicant, which they might have done a month ago. I fear
they will lie there for want of an order. If all these Dutch are
called home, I wish Trenchfield's fleet might stay in these seas ; they
would take a great booty of the Dutch merchantmen, as these seas
are full of them. Pray keep the Mary Rose in the service. I doubt
the 200 dollars paid Felix Pigot for biscuit will prove a desperate
debt. I have not sold your galls nor meddled with your silk aboard
Capt. Wyse. [2| pages.]
June 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. No petition from any widows of seamen slain in the service, or
wives of any whose husbands are wounded and lie under cure, to
be brought into Council, unless they have certificates annexed to
them from the oflicers of the ships.
2. To order Capt. Hatsell to pay Mr. Frost, for the use of Council,
the moneys in his hands on account of receipts in Jersey.
3. The Committee of officers to consider the present state of the
Isle of Man, and whether the castles and forts now upon the isle
are sufiicient for its defence, and what men are sufficient for the
guard; they are to consult Mr. Rowe, Maj. Eyton, Maj. Slader, and
Capt. Johnson, to receive their information of its present condition,
and report.
5. Maj. -Gen. Lambert to acquaint Lord Fairfax with what has
been done in reference to the Isle of Man, and to desire him to
think of some fit person to take care of that place, and to present
his name to Council.
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June 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
6. The letter from Richard Holman, from aboard the William and
John at Erith, dated the 14th inst., and those from several other
ships concerning the same business, referred to the Committee for
Prisoners, to take care that the prisoners therein mentioned be
disposed of as they judge convenient; the Scoutmaster-General and
Judge Advocate of the Army added to that Committee.
7. The paper given in by Mr. Rowe, desiring convoy for ships
bound for Ireland, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners, who
are to appoint a convoy, and order that they go not without it.
[Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 94.]
8. The petition of John Tooker, with the paper from the Excise
Commissioners, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, who are
to hear the difference between the petitioner and the Excise Com-
missioners, compose it if they can, or otherwise report.
9. The petition of Lawrence Britton, clerk of Suffolk, refen-ed
to * * *
10. To write Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth to send from thence
into Lee Road the William and Thomas and the Mary Rose, to
convoy all other vessels now there and bound for London into the
Thames, and the said war ships are to remain in Lee Road, and give
notice of their arrival there, and not to come further up the river.
11. To write the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London that Lieut.-
Col. John Lilburne has returned into England, contrary to the Act
of Parliament made concerning him, and to desire them to appre-
hend and put him in safe custody.
12. The petition of the Master, Wardens, and Assistants of the
Stationers' Company referred to the Committee for the Posts, to
confer with them, and receive such expedients as they offer for
the better regulating of printing.
13. The petition of George Mole, prisoner, referred to the Com-
mittee for Prisoners, to examine his cause of imprisonment and also
his allegations, and to report.
14. The petition of Lawrence Mattison, seaman of Wapping,
referred to the Navy Commissioners, to spare him from going to sea
if they find it as he alleges.
. 16. General Deane to be buried in a public manner, provided the
charge thereof do not exceed 600L
17. John Corbet and Mr. Latham to appear before a Corhmittee
of Council to sit in or about the Council Chamber in Whitehall at
7 a.m. next Thursday, to hear what can be offered on both parts in
justification of their respective claims to the Steward's place of
Westminster.
18. Major-Gen. Lambert, Col. Jones, Col. Bennet, and Mr. Scobell,
to be a Committee to consider the report concerning the Isle of
Axholme, and to report. [Also Vol. XXXVI I. , No. 94a.]
19. The petition of Anne Blackman referred to the Committee for
Ely House.
20. Order on petition of Mary Jewet, that if good certificate be
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June 14. Council of State. Da;y's Proceedings (cont.)
produced to Mr. Thurloe of the truth of what is alleged, 101. be
given her.
21. To answer to the petition of Sir Francis Dodington, that if he
be pardoned by the Act of oblivion, he needs not any order of Council ;
and if he stands excepted, Council thinks not fit to give any order
therein.
22. The petition of Wm. Ming, waterman, referred to the Navy
Commissioners, to take care he may receive, to his own use, the pen-
sion allowed hira by the State, in consideration of the loss of his hand,
provided he live quietly with his master, or be disposed of to another,
or made free, wherein if they meet with any difficulty, they are to
state the matter of fact, and report.
23. The petition of Jane Newes, widow, referred to the Com-
mittee for Trinity House, to examine her certificates, and whether
any allowance has been given her already.
24. The petition of Arvne Hughes, widow, referred to the Governors
of Ely House and the Savoy.
25. That of James Godden, merchant of London, referred to the
Admiralty Judges.
26. To answer the petition of divers persons of Shawell, co.
Leicester, that there does not appear any cause to make stay of the
proceedings mentioned.
^ 27. The petition of Margaret Richbell, widow, referred to the
Committee for Ely House, to take care of her.
28. Order on a paper presented to Council and signed De Caumont
Cugnac, desiring liberty to import from France 12 tuns of French
wine for his own use, in regard of his commission from the Prince of
Conde,(that in case he has been received and owned by this State,
by virtue of such commission, or as under any public character, liberty
be granted him to import 10 tuns of French wine.
29. The petition of John Williamson, master surgeon of the Dis-
covery, referred to Capt. Marryott, the commander, when he shall be
come ia from sea, to examine whether there be just cause to detain the
petitioner's wages, and it is left to him then to apply for relief [/. 69,
pp. 293-300.]
June 14. 95. Walter Ward to Major-Gen. Harrison. I am not here
The Fleet, upon a judgment, but upon a feigned debt, varnished over with the
idolized word decree. The adverse party died a year ago intestate,
owing me 465?. ; in 1649, upon two absurd lies, an order of Parlia-
ment was trodden under foot, and I thrust into prison, and am now
held here, without and contrary to authority, and at nobody's suit.
The Committee in 1651 sent their warrant for me to attend them,
which, was obeyed, and you may do the same. I send a paper, and
desire your consideration of it. [1 page.]
June 14. 96. Edward Earl of Worcester to Cromwell. My daughter tells me
how much I am bound to you, on whom my sole hopes are founded.
My obligation will be only to you, and you will place it on a most
thankful person. [1 page,]
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June 15. 97. Petition of Jas. Riddell, merchant of Leith, to the Council of
State, for license to import pitch, tar, hemp, &c., useful for the navy,
to any port in England or Scotland. [| page.]
June 15. 98. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [^ page.
Also I. G9,p. 311.]
[June 15.] 99. Petition of Tomasine widow of William Huntrise, quarter-
master of the Dragon, to the Council of State, for a pension to main-
tain her in her sick condition. Her husband served seven years,
but spent all his salary during an illness, and entering again into
the service, he behaved undauntedly, and was killed in the late
engagement with the Dutch. With reference thereon to the Ad-
miralty Committee, and note that she has been ordered 181. already.
[1 page. Also I. 69, p. 311.] Annexing,
99. I. Certificate by Capt. John Seaman, Lu. Lightfoot, clerk of
the check, and another in favour of petitioner. — 7 March
1653. [| page.]
June 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1, 10, 15-17. The Whitehall Committee to put Mr. Howard in
possession of the lodgings late Sir Art. Hesilrigge's and Mr. Fen-
wick's ; Col. Pyne and Mr. Hollister in those of Col. Purefoy ; Col.
Thos. Eyre and Nich. Greene in those of Col. Dove ; Mr. Marsh
and Mr. Highland in those of Col. Dixwell ; Mr. Cater, Nath.
Taylor, and Mr. Erie in Eoger Hill's and Mr. Burrell's ; and to
provide lodgings for Col. Goring and Capt. Bellot.
3. Quartermaster-General Grosvenor and Lieut.-Col. White to
come to Council to-morrow.
6, 24. The petitions of James Powell, of Bristol'; and of John
Humphrey referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to examine
and report.
7. The desires of Lieut.-Col. Talbot, in behalf of the garrison of
Ayr, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to consider and
report.
9. Bussy Mansell, James Philips, Quartermaster- General Hugh
Courtney, John Browne, John Williams, Richard Price, John James,
— Herring, Wroth Rogers late Governor of Ludlow, Mr. Baker, and
Col. Danvers, to have, the lodgiugs late in possession of Sir Henry
Vane, Sir H. Mildmay, and Col. Thomson, and any others they think
meet, so as, if it may. be, they may be disposed of together; the
Committee for Whitehall to see it carried out.
12, 13. The petitions of Thos. Martin, late master of the Richard
and Stephen of London ; and of Wm. Hamon, master of the
William of London, concerning the taking of their ships by a Dutch
man-of-war near Dover, to be considered with others of the like
nature.
14. The Earl of Rothes to have liberty for 3 months to repair
into Scotland; the Committee for Prisoners to take sufficient
security for his return, and that he shall act nothing to the prejudice
of the commonwealth.
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1653.
Vol. XXXVII.
June 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
18. To write to Commissary-General Whalley of the information
sent up concerning — Partridge of Capt. Dale's troop, who excited the
people at Retford to refuse paying the excise ; to desire him to call
a council of war to proceed against him, and to request that what
they shall order to be done to him for his miscarriage be done
publicly, to discourage the people of the country and the soldiers
from like practices.
19. To write to Major Swallow and the justices of the peace who
wrote to Council concerning the miscarriage of Partridge, to desire
them to send up to Council 2 or 3 of the innkeepers or brewers who
refuse to pay excise at Partridge's instigation, to be proceeded
against according to law.
22. The petition of Rowland Pitt referred to the trustees at Drury
House, to examine and report.
23. That of James or Geo. Boldrow and others referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners, to give such directions that he may im-
port commodities necessary for the navy, and such others as were
not laden contrary to the Act for navigation. [Also Vol. XXXVII.,
No. 100.]
25. To answer to the petition of Henry Law, jeweller of London,
that when he ascertains the time when his goods were taken from
him, Council will consider his business.
20. The appointed Committee to meet the Portuguese Ambassador
at Whitehall at 10 to-morrow; Fleming to give him notice.
27. 32. The petitions of Katherinc wife of John Godden ; and of
Eliz. Jennings, widow, referred to the Navy Commissioners, who are
to do as is usual in case relief has not formerly been given.
28. All petitions addressed to Council by the widows and children
of seamen who lost their lives in the service since 1st December
last, to be sent to the Admiralty Committee.
29. The Irish and Scotch Committee, by conference with the
Navy Commissioners, to consider of a way ibr examining the said
petitions that the State may not be defrauded by giving relief
twice, or by relieving those to whom nothing is due.
30. The answer to the petition of the Mayor, jurats, and other
inhabitants of Dover, deferred till judgment be given concerning
the money therein mentioned, and Lieut.-Col. Kelsey to inquire
what proceedings have been concerning the same, and how the case
stands, and see that there is no unnecessary delay in bringing the
cause to sentence.
31. 34. The petitions of Thomasin Bishop, widow, and Mary
Shaw, widow, referred to the Admiralty Commissioners. [Also
Vol. XXXVII, No. 101.]
33. The petition of Elizabeth Grace, widow, referred to the
Committee for Trinity House, to examine the truth of what is
alleged, and report.
36. That of Beatrice Pilman referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to examine if she has been relieved, and report.
38. That of Thos. Murril, seaman, referred to the Navy Com-
missioners, to do for him as is usual.
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June 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont)
39. Order that the petition of John Barrell, and other^tenants to
the participants in the drainage of Hatfield Chase, be considered
when the report concerning that fen be made,
40. The petition of John Beme referred to the Committee for
Foreign Affairs, to report.
41. That of Joan Kenton, widow, referred to the Governors of
Ely House, who, being satisfied of her allegations, are to relieve
her.
42. That of John Scotteringh, senator and merchant of Hamburg,
referred to the Navy Commissioners, to examine and report.
43. That of John Steere and James Torney, of the Discovery in
the State's service, referred as to the part of it which concerns
wages, to the Navy Commissioners, and as to what concerns the
defrauding of the State, to the Commissioners for Prize Goods, who
are so to examine it as that the State and petitioners may have
justice done.
44. To answer the petition of Mary Gernon, that Council can
give no further answer than already given.
46. The petition of Roger Robinson, referred to the Excise Com-
missioners, to state and report.
47. The petition of Maurice Gardner . referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee, who are to bring in their report concerning
the business contained in the petition, and to consider what pro-
portion is fit to be allowed further, in relation to the discovery
therein mentioned.
48. The petition of George Gierke, merchant of London, referred
to the Admiralty Judges, to report.
49. Order on the petition of the children of the Earl of Kildare,
that inquiry be made whether there was not money allowed their
mother to transport them into Ireland. [/. 69, 'pP- 303-314.]
Juno 15, Council of State to Com.-Gen. Whalley. We send you deposi-
AViiituiiiiU. tions to prove that — Partridge, a soldier in Capt. Dade [or Dale's]
troop, has both by words and actions discouraged the payment of
excise, in co. Notts, and at East Eetford so affronted Mr. Barnet,
sitting there as Commissioner of Excise, that many persons departed
without paying their excise. You are therefore to order the com-
mander of your horse there to call a council of war at the place,
examine the business, and Partridge's conduct, and if he is found
guilty, inflict on him such punishment as his offence deserves. [7. 69,
p. 314.]
Juno 15. Instructions to Josias Berners, Eras. Massenden, Sir Wm. Roberts,
John Parker, Hen. Pitt, Mat. Valentine, and Rob. Aldsworth,
By an Act for sale of estates forfeited for treason, of November 18,
1652, all persons who were to have the benefit of the saving
therein expressed were, before 1 Feb. last, to deliver in a particular
of their interest oi' claim to the Commissioners appointed by an
Act for transferring the powers of the Committee for obkruc-
tions,. and obtain their allowance before 1 April last. But as
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several claims have been given in which could not so soon he
ended, we authorise you to determine them before 1 August next.
[I. 69, p. 315.]
June 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
I. The petition of Capt. Thos. Bodham and others referred to Col.
Rob. Jermy, Col. Brampton Gurdon, Hen. King, Edw. Bullard, and
Capt. Eoger Harper, who are to examine the riot therein mentioned,
and proceed according to law against those concerned therein ; and
all officers and soldiers are required to assist them, if they shall
desire it.
2-4. John and Francis Brewster to have the lodgings in White-
hall which belonged to Robert Brewster, and Sir Gilb. Pickering the
Queen's closet, formerly Mr. Scott's ; the Committee for Whitehall to
put them iu possession, and to provide convenient lodgings for Mr.
Major.
5. Col. Grosvenor and Lieut.-Cols. Kelsey and Worsley to be a
Committee to take a view of the lodgings in Whitehall, Somerset
House, the Mews, and Westminster, and to consider how, in the said
houses, the persons who are called to be of the supreme power may
be conveniently lodged, having respect to such orders of Council as
have been given for accommodation of some of the said persons,
members of Council and others, whose names are contained in a list,
and in several orders of Council which are to be sent to the said
Committee.
6. The letter from Capt. Clarke in Guernsey referred to the
Ordnance Committee.
7. Mr. Peters to be continued in his lodgings in Whitehall, and
the Committee to see this order observed.
8. To write to the Generals of the fleet to acquaint them with the
passes which were given to certain ships belonging to the Genoese,
to come from Amsterdam and go to Genoa, to let them know that
some of those ships are taken on to be men-of-war for the Hol-
landers, and to desire them to see that no prejudice be done to the
fleet by those ships, under colour of the Council's pass.
10. Order that the judges for probate of wills may commit to
custody persons refusing obedience to that court, and detain them
till they give obedience.
II, 12. Order that Hen. Broad, Wm. Jessop, Mr. Maddison, John
Mayingstone, James Freeze, Nich. Bond, Rich. Wilcox, this day con-
stituted a Committee for taking the accounts of the commonwealth,
have for their pains and attendance in that service 200?. a year
each, and Maj.-Gen. Desborow, Col. Stapley, Col. Tomlinson, to be
a Committee to send for them, acquaint them with their appointment,
and deliver over to them the instructions passed by Council.
13, 14. To write to the Lord Mayor that Council is informed by
Sheriff Underwood, that Col. John Lilburne has been apprehended
and committed to him by his Lordship by a verbal order, and that
Council expects Lilburne should be committed to prison, in order to
his trial at law, and has ordered Mr. Attorney to proceed against
him ; also to write to Mr. Attorney accordingly.
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June 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
15. Order on report from the Navy Commissioners in the case of
Mary widow of Edward Jones, that they relieve her according to the
rules in like cases.
16. The petition and paperof Anthony Hobart to be sent to the
Lords Commissioners of the Seal, and they desired to send to Council
in writing what they have to say concerning that matter.
17. Thos. Grantham and Thos. Beaumont, apprehended on infor-
mation given in to Council of a challenge which passed between them,
to be sent to Commissary-Gen. Whalley, Quarterm..-Gen. Grosvenor,
and Col. Clarke, who are appointed a Committee to examine them
thereon, and to take bail for them if they see cause, or otherwise to
report.
19. To send to the Admiralty Judges to forbear acting in that
court until further order.
21. The petition of John Brandling referred to the Admiralty Com-
missioners. [Also' Vol. XXXVII., No. 102.]
22. That of John Bate and John Milnes, of Westmoreland, referred
to the Haberdashers' Hall Commissioners.
23. That of Thos. Skelton referred to the Irish and Scotch Com-
mittee to report.
24. Order on the certificate from the Navy Commissioners of the
14th instant, in the case of Penelope Thomson, that they allow 15L
more, and order payment.
25. Col. Downes, Aid. Allein, and Capt. Deane, to come to White-
hall at 10 a.m. to-morrow, to confer with Maj.-Gens. Lambert and
Desborow concerning some business of public concernment.
26. Sir John Wintour to have the liberty of the cities of London
and Westminster for two months, on security to the Lieutenant of
the Tower to render himself up at the end of that time, and to do
nothing prejudicial to the present Government.
27. The Admiralty Commissioners in Scotland to name fit persons
to take care of and give order for repair of ships of war brought into
any harbours and ports of Scotland, in case they be judged capable
of being made serviceable, or otherwise to sell them to the best
advantage.
28. Order that — as several persons in cos. Air, Renfrew, and Kirk-
cudbright have been lately sequestered, because the counties have
not submitted to the union tendered them by Parliament, and
though time was given them to consider, refuse to submit, pretend-
ing scruples of conscience, — all things relating to them remain as
they now stand, until the supreme power, shortly to meet, take
further order.
29. 30. The public revenue of Scotland arising by way of assess-
ment, customs, toll, King's revenue, sequestration, or otherwise, to be
issued forth by a warrant under the hand of the Commander-in-
Chief in Scotland until next November 1st, and to bo by him issued
for making such fortifications as are needful in Scotland, not ex-
ceeding 2,000J. ; also by way of loan upon account for supply of the
army and forces, for preventing free quarter, and for carrying on
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June 16. CotTNCiL of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
other necessary and public services in Scotland, and the remainder
to be issued for payment of forces there.
31, 32. The said Commander-in-Chief to issue monies for the
administration of justice in Scotland, and paying other salaries
there, until 1st November, and to take care that a true and orderly
account be kept of monies received and issued in Scotland.
33. Council having resolved to continue Heriot's Hospital at
Edinburgh as a hospital, and there having been abuses in the
management, and mis-spending of the revenues, the Commissioners
for confiscated estates and customs in Scotland are authorised to
regulate it, receiving the rents, bringing in the debts, and calling to
account all who have received any .of the profits. They are to take
care that no soldier be admitted but on certificate of his ofiicer, and
that a horseman shall allow 2s. and a footman Is. a week out of his
pay, for his recovery, during the time he remains there. They are
also to pay 40^. a year to the children of Heriot, the founder.
34. If in execution of any judgments given in the courts of
justice in Scotland, in matters of sequestration, customs, or any
cases of like nature wherein the State may be concerned, there shall
be occasion to make use of the military power, its assistance is to be
given by order of the ofiicer commanding at the place where it is
desired, and the Commander-in-Chief is to order the officers of the
several regiments, troops, companies, and garrisons in that nation
accordingly.
35. The sequestrations made of the houses in Leith by the Com-
missioners for the time being, to remain for the present in the same
condition as they now stand.
36. The Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, and the Commissioners
for regulating the Universities there, to have power to appoint
sheriffs and commissaries in the several counties, for furthering a
due administration of justice.
37. The Commissioners for visiting the Universities in Scotland,
and for placing and displacing ministers, to have power to punish
such in the ministry or universities as shall be found reviling the
Government set over the nation, or endeavouring to render the people
disaffected, by praying or preaching for a monarchical Government.
38. An inventory to be taken and sent up to Council of all the
goods belonging to the late King and Earl Marshal that were taken
in Dunnottai- Castle, and so many of them as may be put off with
advantage to be sold in Scotland, and the residue to be sent up to
London, reserving only so much of the ordinary furniture as will
serve for a room or two.
39. The judges in Scotland, and the Commissioners for confiscated
estates and customs, to appoint a fit person to be Advocate for the com-
monwealth in Scotland, and to allow him therefor as they think fit.
40. The Commissioners for removing obstructions in the sale of
the manors, lands, tenements, or hereditaments directed to be sold
by any Act or ordinance of Parliament, to be enjoined to summon
all purchasers of lands and estates forfeited for treason, who are
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June 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
certified by the treasurers as in arrear for thejr first and second half
or any part thereof, and to compel the payment of all such arrears ;
and in default to sequester the estates, real and personal, of such
purchasers ; but upon payment thereof, with due interest, to discharge
the sequestration. The Commissioners and Sub-Commissioners for
sequesti-ation of the several counties, towns, and cities of this com-
monwealth are hereby enjoined to take care thereof, and to observe
such orders as they shall receive from the said Committee for
removing obstructions.
47. The letter brought in from the Irish and Scotch Committee
to the Army Committee, concerning Capt. Jolin Whitworth, to be
signed and sent. [/. 69, pf). 819-331, 336.]
June 16. 103. Declaration of the Council of State. By the" Act of 12 October
Whitehall. 1652, for further empowering the Commissioners for removing
obstructions to determine claims, the Commissioners in the Act for
transferring the powers of the Committee were authorised to deter-
mine aU claims on petitions made to the said Committee for removing
obstructions, and no time was limited in the Act, whereby several
persons who have put in claims delay their prosecution, and thus
great obstructions are made in the sale of the said manors, lands,
&c. It is therefore ordered that the time for determining the said
claims be till 1 November next. All who do not get allowance of
their claims before then are hereby barred of their claims. [Printed
sheet. Also I. 69, pp. 331, 332.]
Council of State to the officers that seized the Bibles. Mercy
CoUins has petitioned for restoration of 130 Bibles in folio imported,
which were seized by the Customs' officers, informed against in the
Exchequer, and a writ issued for their appraisement. But as
Council wishes them to be restored to the proprietor, you are to
forbear further prosecution, and restore them accordingly. [/. 69,
p. 335.]
June 16. Council of State to Lord Hopton. We, reposing especial trust in
Whitehall, your wisdom and faithfulness, do by these presents constitute you
a Commissioner for the administration of justice to the people of
Scotland, according to the laws of Scotland, equity, and good con-
science ; and authorise and require you, jointly with the other Com-
missioners, to observe the instructions given by the said Commis-
sioners of Parliament for managing affairs in Scotland, or by Parlia-
ment or Council, in such sort as if you had been comprehended in
the first commission constituting the Commissioners for affairs in
Scotland, of which all persons are to take notice. [/. 69, p. 336.]
June 16. 104, John Poortmans to Eobt. Blackborne. The enemy has not
The Eesoiution, as yet shown his head. I suppose he must suddenly appear, or I do
off the Texel. ^^^ know what will become of the Dutch who live altogether by
their trade at sea, which is endeavoured to be stopped by us, for our
frigates ply as near the Flie and Texel harbours as they can with
June 16.
Whitehall.
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Vol. XXXVII.
safety. The Martin and Nonsuch ketch have brought in a prize
from Lisbon, laden with salt and sugar and 14 guns, bound for the
Maes. There were four more, but they escaped to Friezland, and
orders have been given to nine ships named to go ashore to surprise
and destroy them.
Thanks for yours of the 11th, with the list of new representa-
tives.
You say our demands are long, but it was to complete our former
store. If we had not 10 barrels of powder in our whole fleet, the
Lord would carry on his work, but when means are set before us,
we are to use them. The rendezvous was appointed in the Swinn
to prevent hazard in sending provision ships to us, not with any
thought of returning with the fleet. The Generals intend to stay
here the time you mention, if victuals last. I received the 1,000L by
Capt. Morgan of the John and Katherine. Some ships have arrived
with provisions for the fleet, as also some soldiers, but no clothes nor
bedding. [2 pages.]
June 16. 105. Theodoras to Lord Conway. The Council of State, on
London. Saturday last, seriously debated whether the present term should
be adjourned, when it was carried in the negative by one. Not
long since, at the same board, all the royal party throughout
England, and especially those who are considerable, would have
been secui-ed before now, if the Lord General had not been more
merciful to poor cavaliers than Major-General Harrison.
The French King still continues his siege before Bordeaux, having
lately taken in Bellegarde, and razed it to the ground. A short
time before the late great sea fight, the States of Holland were
upon sending Lord Nieuport, with three other agents, over to treat
with us, but they are now stayed upon a resolution to condescend
to far lower terms than formerly, or else not to send over at all.
A view having been taken of their fleets since they returned,
they find there are .36 wanting, and those which were left we have
pursued into several harbours. Their greatest number, being 58 in
one body, we have blocked up in the Weilings, not far from Ostend.
We daily watch for the return of their East India fleet, of 12 or 14
sail, expected the end of this month. It is said we either have, or
shall shortly land 5,000 or 6,000 of our best soldiers within the very
bowels of their country, to disturb and puzzle them. All these
mischiefs most meritoriously fall upon them, for neither the French,
Dane, nor any other of their confederates could ever prevail with
them to take in the Scotch King's interest, no not so much as once
to put out a flag for him, upon which very account the Danes
(their best friends) deserted them, and they were not unanimous
amongst themselves. At the first engagement, 60 of their men-of-
war fell ofl", and left Van Tromp but 40 to engage all our navy of
120 sail ; yet upon second thoughts, some 20 of those 60 returned ;
but when once our Admiral Blake came in to our aid, with his 13
or 14 sail, he soon routed and put them to flight, and 12 or 13 of
our ships have brought a great many Dutch prionerss, and landed
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them at Harwich, with the resolution to bring them to London, and
. to have them shown throughout our streets.
Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, who was formerly banished, has safely-
returned to London.
Neither your servant Mi". Woodshaw, nor Barnes, the Petworth
carrier, can give me any account of what you mention touching Dr.
Heylyn ; all your books are sent save the Two Noble Kinsmen. My
Lord Mayor, by a warrant from the General and his Junto Council,
committed legislative John Lilburne yesterday night from Guildhall
to Newgate, and it is verilly believed he will be hanged forthwith,
as his turbulent and restless spirit seems to be so incompatible
with my Lord General's intended government for the future, [1
page.]
June 16. 106. Miles Woodshaw to Lord Conway. I have waited on Col.
Cromwell, who delivered your letter to the Lord General, and was
promised an answer ; and as he intends dining with him to-day, he
%vill endeavour to obtain it. I have spoken to one of the clerks at
Whitehall, and he will endeavour to obtain me the copies you
require. Mr. Kilby has received the papers, and promised to do all
he can to serve Mr. Conway, and Mr. Griffin will be in town on
Saturday. Lord Bj^ron is in town, and desires the papers you have,
and has promised to send you some others. Sir Allen Apsley is still
at my house ; he would have sent to you last week, but could not
get his letter finished. I cannot get Mr. Curtis to do anything in
that business without money. [1 page.']
June 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The Admiralty Commissioners to appoint some fit frigate to
convoy the Portuguese Ambassador on his way home. [Also Vol.
XXXVII., No. 107.]
2. Col. Stapley added to the Committee to examine Sir Wm.
Farmer and Sir Charles Compton.
3. Capt. Henry Mason to be committed prisoner to the Serjeant-
at-arms.
4. The Mayor of Weymouth's letter of the 13th inst., and all other
letters and papers concerning Capt. Mason, to be sent to the Irish
and Scotch Committee, to examine and report.
5. Mr. Strickland and Maj.-Gen. Desborow to be a Committee
to meet M. Barriere at Whitehall at 4 p.m. ; Fleming to give him
notice.
6. The petition of the merchants trading to Eussia referred to the
Admiralty Committee, recommending them to grant the petitioners
60 men for the voyage desired, if convenient.
7. The letter from Wm. Godfrey, from the Warwick frigate in
Weymouth Koads, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to use
in Captain Mason's business.
8. The petition of Kobert Earl of Holland, the letter from the
Committee of Obstructions to the late Parliament about the keeping
of Hyde Park, and the order of Parliament annexed, referred to
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Vol. XXXVII.
June 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
the Committee of Obstructions, to proceed in the case according to
justice and precedent.
11. The letter to the Duke of Venice now read, concerning Sir
Michael Philip's appointment as consul there, approved, and to be
fair written and sent.
12. Order on petition of Thos. Fanshaw and Katherine his wife,
that Council find it fit for the consideration of the supreme authority
now shortly to meet, and leave it to them accordingly.
13. Like order on the petition of George Bromley and others,
on behalf of many hundreds of the inhabitants in and about London,
for their pubhc faith money.
14. Order that Capt. Fauconbridge do not henceforth pay any
money on warrant from the Rev(3nue Commissioners or others ; that
he give in an account of the treasure in his hands on receipt of the
late King or Queen's revenues, and of the warrants charged thereon
and unpaid ; and that he give Council a weekly account of his
receipts from those revenues.
16. To order Maj. Wigan to send a fit number of soldiers to put
aboard the Samson, Salvadore, and George, there to remain till
further orders, allowing 8d. a day to each soldier while on that
service, and a warrant to be directed to the Commissioners for Prize
Goods to pay the same, and the cost of carrying the soldiers by water
to the ship.
18. To write to the Mayor and jurates of Feversham that the corn
mill has been lately converted by Daniel Judd into a powder magazine
by order from hence, to supply the pressing public occasions ; also to
desire them to stay their proceedings against Judd tiU they inform
Council of the cause thereof, and to permit Judd to take the waste
water into the main river, with the leave of the owners where the
banks must be made for that purpose, provided it prejudice no person
concerned.
20-23, 32. The petitions of Dame Margaret Hungerford ; of Robert
Canne & Co., merchants of Bristol ; of Christopher Haw ling, Com-
, missary in Scotland ; of John Coffy and Martin Brice ; and of
XJrian Oakes, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to examine
and report.
24. That of the inhabitants of Lynn and Boston referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners.
25. That of Capt. Dodsworth referred to the Indemnity Com-
mittee, to indemnify the petitioner if they can, or report. [Also
Vol. XXXVII., No. 108.]
26. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider how 8s. a day
may be settled on the Governor of Dumbarton Castle, as captain of a
foot company, and 3s. as governor there ; and how it may be done
by way of retrenchment, and to report.
27. The petition of Richard Meredith referred to Col. Grosvenor
and the rest of the Committee appointed for lodging the gentlemen
called to the supreme power.
28. Maj.-Gens. Lambert and Harrison, Mr. Carew, Col. Jones, and
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June 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Col. Bennet to be a Committee to consider the business of the Tower
in relation to all officers employed there ; to take an account of their
salaries, and consider how they may be lessened, and the work com-
mitted to their charge carried on in an orderly way ; with power to
examine such persons and papers as may throw light on the matter,
and to prepare such an establishment as they conceive fit, and
present it to Council.
29. Order on petition of Charles Cavendish, Viscount Mansfield,
that Mr. Scobell bring to Council the report and papers in his hands
which were to have been ofiered to the late Parhament in the case.
81. Order on petition of the inhabitants of the parish of New
Church in Rossendale, co. Lancaster, — that they had lands given in or
before the reign of Henry VIII. of a good yearly value for main-
tenance of their minister, and that the possessor was to pay the
minister 201. yearly, but that Chris. Nuthall, who possesses the lands,
refuses to pay the said 201., — that Mr. Somerton be continued
minister tiU further order, and Mr. NuthaU pay him the 201., or
show cause within 20 days.
33. Order on petition of Mary Jewett, that if she produce to Mr.
Thurloe good certificate according to her petition, she is to receive lOl.
37. Mx. Powell to pay 47 of the 61 pieces of Portugal gold in his
hands to Mr. Frost for Council's contingencies, and reserve the other
four for his own use, in consideration of his losses and charges in
Portugal
40. Major Wigan to send a guard of soldiers aboard the Samson,
Salvadore, and George, to continue there till further order, and to
give directions that sentinels be so placed aboard the ships that
nothing therein may be removed, nor any boats suffered to come
aboard or depart from the ships, without their sight and notice.
41. The Committee for Prize Goods to take care to provide boats
to carry to the said ships the guard of soldiers, and to allow them
each 8d!. a day during their stay. [/. 69, pp. 337-348.]
June 17. Council of State to Chas. Walley and Ant. Robins. We send you
Whitehall, a list of ordnance, ammunition, &c. required for the garrison of Ayr
in Scotland. As there are divers guns, &c. now to be removed from
Chester and Beaumaris to London, if any part of them be fit for
Ayr, we wish them to be sent there. You are therefore to stay
them, and if already on ship-board, to have them unladen and put
into another vessel for Ayr, the residue to be sent to London. You
are also to take a view of what remains at Chester and Beaumaris,
and if there is anything there that can be spared for Ayr, to send it,
and the governor or storekeeper there is to deliver it to you. [/. 69,
pp. 351, 352.] ATvnexing,
I. List of hidlet, guns, field-carriages, arms, and other ordnance
stores reqwwed for the garrison at Ayr. [I.Q^,pp. 352-354.]
June 17. 109. Council of State to Col. Pyne and the rest of the justices of
Whitehall, peace of CO. Somerset, Sir Chas. Berkeley and Fras. Swanton, for
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themselves and the proprietors of lands in Frome Selwood forest, and
Sir Jas. Thynne, have complained of the notorious destroying of the
fences of lands which formerly belonged to the forest, but have been
lately settled on the petitioners. We resent this as prejudicial to the
* peace of the county, and likely to lead to general disturbance. Such
exorbitances, when the law is open for redress of grievances, must
proceed from disaffection. Though we dolibt not your vigilancy, we
desire your special care to keep your county quiet, and to see that
no spoil is committed on' the petitioners' estates. If needful, you may
call in the soldiery quartered in the county, who are hereby required
to aid you. [Copy. 1 J page.] Annexing,
109. I. Order in the Council of State for the writimg of the above
letter.— 16 June 1653. [1 page. Also I. 69, p. 324.]
June 18. CoxTNCiL of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Order on petition of Capt. Chillendon, that the chapel on the
east side of the north end of Paul's, commonly called the Stone
Chapel, be allowed to the congregation whereof he is a member, and
they are to meet there without interruption.^
2. To answer to the petition of Samuel Vassal, that Council have
no power to give relief therein.
3. The petition of Capt. John Wadsworth referred to the Ad-
miralty Commissioners, who are to examine the fact concerning the
loss of his ship, and report.
4. The petition of Jane Balthazar referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to consider it when they consider the business of Balthazar
and Skelton.
6. To write the Mayor of Newcastle that as he is called to attend
the service of the commonwealth in the supreme power, Council
has thought fit to appoint Alderman Bonner to supply his place for
the remaining time of his mayoralty, and to desire him, before his
departure, to put Bonner into the execution of the ofl&ce.
8. To write to Major Parker and — Spencer to desire them to
apprehend Elliot and send him up in safe custody.
9. To order Capt. HatseU to give directions for bringing away
from Portsmouth and Plymouth the gTeat shot lately brought in
thither by a French prize, with such convoy as may secure their
passage.
10. To write to the bailiffs of Ipswich to take care that the sick
and wounded sent thither from the fleet be carefully provided for,
and that what they disburse on their service shall be repaid upon
their bill of exchange, which they are to draw on the Navy
Treasurer.
11. The petition of Lieut.-Col. John Lilburne directed to Coun-
cil, and his letters to the Lord General to be transmitted to the
Attorney-General, to make such use of as he shall find necessary
for the State.
12. Mr. Freeman to be discharged from employment as Attorney-
General of South Wales.
13-17. Judges Powell and Gierke to be discharged from going as
judges in cos. Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke.
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June 18. Council op State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
15. Judges Eltonhead and Norbury discharged from going to cos.
Glamorgan, Brecknock, and Kadnor.
17. George Billinghurst appointed prothonotary for cos. Carmar-
then, Cardigan, and Pembroke.
18. Sir Henry Mild may to be permitted to keep the lodgings in
Whitehallj formerly belonging to the Master of the Jewel House,
till further order.
19. To send to Dr. Gourdon to deliver to the Attorney-General
all papers relating to the charge against Nathaniel Markes, merchant,
that he may be proceeded against according to law.
20. The Commissioners appointed to examine and state the
demands of the merchants and others trading into Portugal, to
make their report to Council with speed.
21. Order granting the petition of Noah Bridges for license
to print, bind, publish, and dispose of a treatise by him set forth
concerning arithmetic, provided the book be of his own making.
[/. 69, pp. 355-359.]
June 18. 110. The Committee for co. Surrey to the Council of State.
Surrej-. We have caused an exact muster to be made of the regiment and
company under Cols. Jones and Fielder successively, and find that
Serjeant-Major Nathan King was captain in the said regiment 853
days, and serjeant-major 694 days, and only received 5201. 7s. ; so
that at 9s. a day as major and 15s. as captain, there is iSll. 8s. due
to him. Endorsed Mr. Pope's bills. Anne Pope, wife and executrix of
Major Nathan King. [1 sheet]
June 18. 111. Commissioners Edw. Syler and Rich. Saltonstall to the
Leith. Admiralty Committee. We send accounts of provisions supplied
to the fleet, and of money expended upon impressed men sent by
Capt. Pestell. We must charge him with neglect of duty. The
Generals ordered him to convoy some busses to Scarborough,
and to free the coast of pirates. He brought all his fleet into
this road, sending orders by land for the busses to follow, and
he rode here from 1 to 7 June, blocked by the wind, and
falsely pretending to have been driven in by a storm, though the
other captains were troubled at being detained in so critical a
juncture. We think he came to sell off some wines, &c. that he had
taken, for he was continually on shore disposing of wine, &c.,
though he received orders both from Col. Lilburne and the Council
of State to hasten to the fleet. His neglect caused a rumour
among the disaffected that our fleet was beaten, and then had run
here for shelter. [1 page.]
June 18. 112. Dr. Daniel Whistler to the Admiralty Committee. On my
At Mr. Wind's, arrival at Ipswich, I found Mr. Burton and the three other surgeons
^""^^S^^^" sent down to Yarmouth returned, hearing that the sick and
wounded had arrived here and at Harwich. The number was 165,
but 60 more have come since. Eight ships have come in from the
fleet to be tallowed, so that the coming of those eight surgeons I
appointed to follow me from London is very seasonable.
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Harwich is no place for sick men, the air being as bad as at sea,
and the water worse than thatthe drink at sea is made of, whereby
the sea scurvy, which is the chief disease, is deprived of good land
air and fresh water, two necessary ingredients in the cure. I wish
aU the sick were sent here, there being very good accommodation.
I am going to Major Bourne at Harwich, and doubt not of his
assistance in carrying on the work. [1 page.]
June 19. 113. John Poortmans to Robt. Blackborne. I cannot see how
The Resolution, a more frequent intercourse can be maintained between you, the
off t e lexel. jq-^yy Commissioners, and the Generals at sea ; but they have desired
Major Bourne to reside at Yarmouth, Harwich, and thereabouts, in
order thereto, as also to despatch away the victuallers and other
ships to the fleet; and receive a certain account of our movements.
I am glad to hear there is such a spirit in our rulers as to
[discountenance] the very appearance of Antichrist in their practices,
as the vain pomp at the funeral of Lord Ireton was very offensive
to many. It will be disowned in the burial of Gen. Deane. I hope
Antichrist and his ways will fall every day in our nation.
We are stiU in our station, and have little news except of vessels
lately taken. . I have sent copies of the declarations on board the
vice and rear-admiral. We are five or six leagues from shore,
because of a storm last night, in which the Ruby was damaged.
[1 page, damaged.]
June 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. The petition of the masters of the ships lately stayed by the
King of Denmark in the Sound, as to their desire of employment in
the service, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
3, 4. Col. Stapley, Major- Generals Desborow and Harrison, and
Col. Tomlinson to be a Committee to speak with the Lords Commis-
sioners of the Seal, concerning the charge they are to give the
judges before they go to their circuits, and the said Commissioners of
the Great Seal to come and speak with them at 3 p.m., in the Queen's
guard chamber at Whitehall.
5. 2001. apiece to be paid to the judges of Westminster Hall, on
account of their salaries.
6. Mr. Garland and the rest of the Committee for Whitehall to
put Mr. Major in possession of the lodging lately occupied by Sir
Henry Mildmay.
7. Hen. Broad and the other Commissioners for taking the accounts
of the commonwealth to come and speak with a Committee of
Council at 2 p.m. to-morrow, in or about the Council Chamber,
Whitehall.
8. The letter from the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland of
the 11th inst. from Dublin, and Col. Venables' letter of the 8th inst.
from Carrickfergus, referred to the Admiralty Committee.
10. The debate concerning the business of Holland to be taken up
next Friday.
12. Liberty given to the ancient society practising arms in
Cripplegate Churchyard to draw their company forth into the field
on 12 July next.
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June 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (coni.)
13, 14. The Attorney-General and Sir Thos. Widdrington to come
to Council at 4 p.m. to-morrow.
15. Mons. Beveringe, sent to this commonwealth from the States
General, to have audience of Council at 5 p.m. ; Fleming to give him
notice. [/. 69, pp. 362-366.]
114. Capt. Wm. Wildey to the Admiralty Committee. I have
ordered Capt. Cox to repair on board the Phoenix, but cannot find the
captain of the Elizabeth. I will go to the Hope, and Lee Road, and
give Capt. Clarke and his convoys the orders received. I was afraid
I should have trouble to get the victualling ships to go to the fleet
on the coast of Holland, but I have spoken to Capt. Limbery, who
says their^contract is to go where they are ordered. The powder and
shot should be sent in large vessels. I must defend myself from
your high displeasure of mis-representations about me. I have
neither been negligent nor unfaithful, and if I erred in carrying out
your orders, it has been from misapprehension. I beg dismissal, as
there are others better qualified. I never promised the payment of
the seamen's wages, but merely gave them tickets, so that they could
demand them when they came in, after removal to other ships.
P.S. — Let the soldiers for the ships be sent down speedily. [1^
pages.}
115. Wm. Cullen, Mayor of Dover, Thos. Day, and Edw. Prescott,
to the Navy Commissioners. "We received your orders of the 17th,
to make provision for the sick and wounded from the fleet, not
exceeding 7s. per man each week, and to charge the same upon the
Commissioners for Prize Goods. These directions make no distinc-
tions between ofiicers and men of rank and common seamen ; nor
between the wounded and sick, and those slightly wounded or only
tainted with scurvy ; nor for those who require constant attendance
for calenture, or who come on shore almost naked, and must have
clothes. We have to put them in private houses, having no hospitals,
and provisions are very dear. Unless that rate is increased, we
cannot compel the inhabitants to entertain these, or to receive
others, and it would be grievous to see those who have lost their blood
and limbs, and hazarded their lives in defence of their country,
perishing out of doors, as we are informed they have done elsewhere.
We will draw bills this week for the balance of the last account.
[1 page.}
June 20. 116. Thos. Somerscales to Robt. Blackborne. I want to know
Hull.' how Customs' afiairs go in these changeable times. I am informed
that some are attempting to remodel our Custom House by laying
informations against me and others of the honestest, officers in this
port, but it proceeds more from malice and self ends than truth, and
will be easily disproved if men may have liberty to answer for them-
selves ; but the accusers say they may not, and that Mr. Cann, who
will present the case, has such influence with the Council of State
that he can place or displace whom he Ukes. I refer to Mr. Harwar
June 20.
Dover.
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for further information. I beg your interest in discovering the
accusers, whom I suppose to be the scum of the port, who would
raise themselves by scandalizing others. [§ page.]
June 20. 117. Generals Blake and Monck to Capt. Robt. Clarke. You are
The Resolution, to saU with the ships under your command to Yarmouth Road, and
0 e exe . ^qt^^qj g^jj victualling and other ships bound for the fleet, but if
there are none ready, then to sail with those you have to us, and
ply between the Flie and the Texel until you find us. [1 page.]
June 20. 118. Gens. Blake and Monck to the [Admiralty Committee]. We
The Resolution, have not received any further supply of wood, candles, and ham-
the Texe° mocks than mentioned in our last. We have sent orders to Capt.
Clarke to repair to us with the 14 victuallers, six water ships, and
other stores and provisions. We send you an exact account of the
powder and shot now in the fleet, but we still want 60 tons of round
shot to complete our proportion of powder. We should like an
account beforehand of all vessels coming to us, and an order to the
captains to repair to us on arrival, as some are long in the fleet before
we know of them.
The 80 seamen and 40 soldiers have arrived, and been disposed of
amongst the ships.
We wOl wait for the fleet of Dutch ships coming from the Straits,
and endeavour to intercept them. It is blowing weather ; we have
taken the Young Prince laden with salt and sugar from Lisbon, and
another with tar and deals. The Ruby lost her foremast and bow-
sprit in a storm, but saved the rigging and sails.
We hear that the King of Denmark and Queen of Sweden have
fallen out, and that the Queen has drawn some forces towards his
country.
The contract with the Anne and Joyce having expired, we have
sent her into the river as convoy to four Hamburghers, laden with
pitch, tar, hemp, canvas, &c. Let care be taken for present payment
of such as you buy. Do not forget the hammocks, as there is great
of them. [2| pages.]
June 20. 119. Extract from the above, &c. [| page.]
June. 120. Reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. — June 25.
[I: page.]
June 20, 121. Gens. Blake and Monk to the Admiralty Committee,, We
The Resolution, send back 95 soldiers in the Anne and Joyce and Ruby, every ship
o e exe . hg^yjjjg j^^s number complete, also 20 sick men. Pray order them to
be carefully looked after. The seamen and soldiers especially are in
great want of clothes, having hardly sufficient to cover their naked-
ness, [I page.]
June 20. 122. Extract from the above. [^ page.]
June, 123. Reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. — June 25.
page.]
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June 20. 124. Charles Longland to the Admiralty Committee. I am in-
Leghorn. formed from Alicant that all the Dutch ships on that coast have
orders from HoUand to lade salt there, and come home, and that they
are to make their rendezvous at Cadiz, where it is very probable the
merchant ships and men-of-war lately gone hence are to meet them ;
if so, they will be 60 or 70 sail and amongst them. 30 men-of-war,
not 10 of them manned better than merchant ships. The Leopard
has 100 men, and it is a pity she should ever go to Holland. I
enclose an account of what money I have paid the officers of the
Leopard, so that when they come for their wages, you may deal
with them as you please. With copy of his letter of 13 June 1653.
[1 page.] Unclosing,
124. I. Note of money paid to the Leopard's officers to bear their
charges home; total 480 dollars. — Leghorn, 20 June 1653.
[i page.]
June 20. 125. Wm. Wheatley to Mr. Masson. I sailed from Kinsale on 11th
Peurhyn. March, and have since taken four prizes, one of which laden with
French wine was left at Kinsale, and the other three are in the
harbour at Falmouth. One is a new ship of 300 tons with ballast,
another has wool, iron, and skins, and 3,000Z. in silver, and the last
iron and wool, and a small parcel of money. There were no bills of
lading for most of the money, which lay about in private places.
Williams coming from London would not admit of time to give any
relation, but got a warrant, and arrested me for 5,000Z., and kept me
in prison, while he examined most of my company, and my own
servant, and got them by bribery to swear against me. I was
arrested on Wednesday the 15th inst., and he has never been to see
me nor written me, though I shall gain him 10,000?., and the course
he intends to take will not leave me a groat. He still abuses me,
and says that my friend at London, who introduced me to him, is a
knave, and that he wishes he had never seen me. I did not think
I had met with such a shuffling shark. Lieut. Bacon has gone in
the prize to Kinsale. Mr. Eeeve Williams has seized upon all the
money that I and the company had. [1 page.]
Orders in the Admiralty Committee.
June 20. 126. Keference to the Navy Commissioners of a letter from the
Generals, ordering them to inquire where the default lies, and to
_write to the victuallers to remedy it in future, [f page.] Annexing,
126. I. Generals at sea to tits [Admiralty Committee]. There is
great complaint of stinking beer, and of salt beer which
causes sickness, and of smallness of the meat in the ships
that came with Gen. Blake from London, and others from
Yarmouth ; also of mouldy bread from Hull. We have
written to Major Bourne to have an eye on the victualler
at Yarmouth. — The Resolution, at anchor off the Texel,
16 Jvme 1653. [^ page.]
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127. That the Navy Commissioners order the victuallers to send
away 500 tuns of water to the fleet, take up vessels to carry it,
and send an agent to see them lade and fall down to the Hope.
128. That the said Commissioners examine the mutineers in
Capt. Badiley's squadron lately come from the Straits, and stop
their wages till further order. [^ page.]
June 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
4. Eichard Best, merchant of London, to have liberty out of the
Dutch prisoners to make choice of six or eight seamen to be put
on board the Three Brothers, John Skinner master, bound for
Newfoundland.
5. Order on petition of Anne, relict of Capt. Eobert Holland,
that 501. be paid her out of Goldsmiths' Hall, and the rest of the
3001. odd demanded by her charged upon Irish lands, and a warrant
issued to the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall to pay her the
501.
6. The petition of Thos. Wansey, Lieutenant of Hurst Castle, co.
Hants, referred to the Army Committee, to prepare a warrant to
the same effect with that which was lost, with a Won obstante upon
the former, and that Capt. Deane be sent unto to prepare it.
7". The petition of Anthony "Wills referred to the Navy Commis-
sioners, to examine the truth of his certificate, and whether he has
received any allowance from the State.
8, 9. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, the Lords Com-
missioners of the Great Seal, and the judges, to be invited to the
interment of the body of Gen. Deane, which is to be brought from
Greenwich. In order thereunto, the barges will be ready at the
Tower betwixt 12 and 1 on Friday next, and the corpse will be
landed at Westminster Bridge at 7 o'clock.
10. The petition of George Auton, of London, gent., referred to
the judges for probate of wills, to examine and report.
11. The Council to declare that the instructions now passed,
constituting Henry Broad and others a Committee for taking the
accounts of the commonwealth, continue in force for a year from
the present date, and no longer.
12. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to come to
Council at 9 a.m. to-morrow, and to bring the Great Seal with
them. [I. 69, pp. 370-374.]
June 21. Instructions for Hen. Broad, Wm. Jessop, Mr. Maddison, John
Whitehall. Mayingstone, James Freeze, Nich. Bond, and Eich. Wilcox.
The Council of State having constituted you a Committee for
taking the accounts of all who have received money or goods of
the commonwealth, you are to act according to the instructions
following, first taking the underwritten oath : —
I, A.B. do swear that according to my best skill and knowledge,
I shall faithfully and truly demean myself in taking the accounts
of aU such persons as shall come before me in the execution of the
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June 21. power and authority given me, and that I shall not for fear, favour,
reward, or affection, give any allowance to conceal, spare, or dis-
charge any persons whatsoever, nor wittingly or causelessly molest
or trouble any person to his prejudice or vezation, under colour
of the authority committed to me.
So help me God.
(1.) You are hereby authorised to send for all books of accounts,
writings, vouchers, inventories, appraisements, rentals, and all other
evidences and papers whatsoever that relate to the public accounts,
in the hands of any former Committee or officers for taking accounts,
or other persons.
(2.) You are hereby authorised (notwithstanding any exceptions
of any persons whatsoever by virtue of any Act, ordinance, or order
of Parliament), to call before you any persons that are accountable,
and require them to give an exact account of all moneys or goods
received by them since Nov. 3rd, 1640, which have been levied by
authority of Parliament, or by pretence of the same, for which they
remain accountable according to the exception in the Act of general
pardon.
(3.) You are to receive in no account but what shall be upon
oath, for which purpose you are hereby authorised to administer to
aU people accountable the oath following : —
I, A.B. do swear that I shall, according to the best of my know-
ledge, give in to this Committee a true and just account of all the
money or other goods by me or my deputies received or issued out,
levied or taken, by virtue of any Act of Parliament, order, or ordi-
nance of one or both Houses, or by pretence of any such, or by
any public authority of the commonwealth for which I am in any
way chargeable, without any fraud or concealment whatsoever.
So help me God.
(4.) Whereas it is ordered that any persons in or about London
and Westminster, who find themselves chargeable to the common-
wealth, shall within two months deliver you a true account of
what they are chargeable with, fairly written and subscribed with
their names, unless you allow a further time, you are authorised,
if any persons desire a longer time, and show good reason for the
same, to grant it. If any person has duly passed his accounts,
and received his discharge from Parliament or other persons autho-
rised thereunto, it shall be sufficient for him to bring in to you his
discharge, which you are to take notice of and register.
(5.) You are to appoint the manner of taking all accounts, and
examine on oath the persons accountable, or any witnesses or others
that can testify anything material, and send to any persons you
think fit, and cause them to produce any books or papers touching
the premises. And if any persons in whose house or custody any
such writings are supposed to be refuse to produce them or to
appear before you, or otherwise disobey your orders, you are to
issue your warrant for their apprehending, and to punish them by
fine and imprisonment, and to cause any doors, locks, or chests to
be opened, whereby search may be made for any such things.
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June 21. (6.) Upon the producing before you all vouchers, acquittances, and
what else the accountant is able to show, by way of discharge upon
his account, the same being by you approved, you are to pass such
accounts, keeping the vouchers with the accounts. And the
accounts being so cleared, and what is due to the commonwealth
paid, you are to give a full and absolute discharge under your
hands and seals, which shall hereafter be valid to all purposes
whatsoever, provided that if within a year any surcharge be brought
on behalf of the commonwealth, it be admitted.
(7.) If any persons be found in arrears upon any accounts, you
are to require them immediately to pay in to such places as you
shall appoint all such arrears, or to give security for payment of the
same within 40 days after demand.
If any persons neglect or refuse to pay, you are to commit them
to such prisons as you think fit, there to remain without bail or
main prize, until they pay or give security for payment.
In case any persons are so committed that have a visible estate
to discharge the same, and remain in prison, and delay or refuse to
pay, you are authorised to seize and sell the estate, real and
personal, as is usual in the case of bankrupts, and to enrol the
sale by deed in the Court of Chancery, which shall be good and
effectual in law against the said parties found in arrears, or any
claiming by, from, or under them.
(8.) In case any persons accountable be deceased, you are to cause
their accounts to be prosecuted by their heirs, executors, or adminis-
trators.
(9.) If any persons have notoriously defrauded, you are to return
their names to Council, so that exemplary punishment may be inflicted.
(10.) If any have delivered in an account to any former Committee
or other persons authorised by Parliament, and have not received
a discharge, you are to consider of the account, and if you find it
just and true, give a full discharge.
(11.) You are to make choice of clerks, registrars, and other agents
and ministers, and to allow them fit salaries, first presenting their
names and the salaries appointed to Council, for their approbation.
(12.) You are to administer an oath of fidelity (given) to every
person employed under you.
(13.) If any accountant to whom there was no allowance formerly
settled by Act of Parliament demand an allowance for his charges
and pains, you are authorised to make such as you think fit, not
exceeding a penny for every pound received.
(14.) You are to give liberty to any person desiring it to receive a
transcript or extract of any account, he paying the clerk for writing
2d. a sheet, each sheet containing 12 lines, and each line 10 words.
(15.) You are, for satisfaction of the people, to cause the whole
accounts, or so much of them as you shall judge needful, to be printed
and published.
(16.) If any person discover any money or goods belonging to the
commonwealth that are concealed, in case the discoverer have any
debt owing to him from the commonwealth, you are authorised to
allow him half the money or goods discovered, towards payment of the
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debt. And if he have no debt owing to him, you are to allow him
one-fifth of his discovery.
(17.) If any, under pretence of making a discovery of money or
goods concealed, causelessly disquiet any persons, you are autho-
rised to punish them by fiiie or otherwise, as you judge suitable to
the sufferings of the parties aggrieved.
(18.) Whereas it will be both for the ease and satisfaction of the
people and despatch of this affair that Sub-Committees be appointed,
you are authorised, in every county, city, or town corporate not
included within the general assize of the county, to nominate nine
persons of whose fitness and good affection you are satisfied, to be a
Sub- Committee for taking the accounts of their particular county,
city, or town. And you are to give them necessary powers and in-
structions therefor, and you are to take care that the justices of
peace administer an oath of fidelity (given).
(19.) You are to send for all or so much of the proceedings and
accounts taken by the Sub-Committees, with the evidences and
vouchers, as you shall think fit.
(20.) If any persons finding themselves aggrieved by the Sub-Com-
mittees appeal unto you, you are to hear and determine all such
appeals, and relieve the parties aggrieved, or give damages upon any
unjust appeal. But in case any persons, either in adjudging the said
appeals, or in any other particular relating to taking and determining
of their accounts before you, find themselves aggrieved, they have
libertj' to appeal to the supreme authority or such as they shall
appoint, where the matters will be fully heard, and determination
given agreeable to justice.
(21.) You are authorised to require all mayors, sheriffs, bailiffs,
justices of peace, constables, or other ofiicers whatsoever, to aid you
in executing these and any other instructions given you in this
service.
(22.) If you find anything necessary for the effectual prosecution
thereof wherein you want power or direction, you are to represent
the same to the supreme authority, that orders may be given therein.
[/. 69, pp. 375-386.]
June 21. 129. Col. Nath. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth, to the
Portsmouth. Admiralty Committee. I wish, and my ofiicers and the Mayor and
aldermen beg, that you will procure power from the Council of State
to the Mayor, effectually to carry out the paving and cleansing of the
town, so as to avoid the dangerous and desperate diseases occasioned
by its filthy state, of which you were too sensible when you were at
this place. There are many refractory persons who not only refuse
to contribute towards the charge, but stand out in opposition to it.
The town is now in a sad condition with sickness, which is a great
discouragement to those pressed hither for the navy's work, many of
whom have lately died, and others are now sick. [1 page.]
June 21. 130. Capt. Kobert Clarke to the Admiralty Committee. I have
The Reserve, in 14 sail of victuallers, two hoys, and one ketch laden with powder
the Swinn. ^^^ gj^^^ f qj. ^j^g fleet. The masters complain of the danger of riding
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in this open road if it should blow. I wait orders, but I think Balsey
Road in the Rolling grounds a safer place, and we could be with the
fleet in two tides, if it came this way. Last night a Holland man-of-
war passed with white colours, with their Ambassadors to treat for
peace ; in answer to a letter from the Lord General, I sent to know
if they had any pass ; they acknowledged that they had none, and
said that God had laid a judgment upon them for their sins. I should
have detained them until further orders, but was ready to sail with
my convoy. [|- page.1
June 21. 131. Capt. Hump. Felstead to the Navy Commissioners. We
The Marigold, arrived at Gal way with our convoys on 14 April, and while staying
owns. £^j, gQj^yQyg ijack, they were all taken up by order of the Lord
General of Ireland, and me also, to convoy some tories to Flanders,
who were and are a great charge to that country, lying there
from 14 April until 8 June. They could not procure money to pay
their freight according to their capitulations, nor give any security,
whereupon the ships were cleared. Some other ships having arrived
with provisions for Galway, we convoyed them back to the Downs
after they were cleared.
We met a French ship in the Channel, which reports that there are
40 Dutch sail riding at St. Martin's which came from Rochelle. I
wait an order to revictual. [1 page.]
June 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. The petition of Richard Hutchinson, navy treasurer, referred to
the Admiralty Commissioners, to consider and report.
2. Order on petition of Nath. Hawes & Company, that Mr. Thurloe
bring into Council the state of the business.
3. The petition of Ralph Watts and others referred to the Excise
Committee.
5. Mr. Thurloe to confer with Mr. Bacon to know what is due to
him for his salary whilst he sat as one of the Admiralty Judges, and
to give an order for a warrant on the Commissioners for Customs for
payment.
6. Council to give audience to the deputies from the United
Provinces at 5 p.m. ; Fleming to give them notice.
7. An order to be sent to Judge Bulstrode to forbear the going the
circuit of cos. Carnarvon, Merioneth, and Anglesea.
9. The petition of the Scotch officers now prisoners at York
referred to the Committee for Prisoners.
10. The Navy Committee to make the usual allowance to Mary
Jones, widow.
12. To answer the petition of John and Edward Bushell and
others, that the Commissioners of Customs are already in a position
to relieve them, if their case be as is alleged.
13. The petition of Richard Orum and Robert Quellin referred to
the Excise Commissioners, to take up the matters which are in
difference between the petitioners and themselves, if they can, or
otherwise to state the matter of fact and report.
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June 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
14, 15. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, the Lords
Commissioners of the Great Seal and the rest of the judges, to be
invited to meet Council next Friday in the Star Chamber, between
4 and 5 p.m., in order to accompany the body of Gen. Deane to its
interment at Westminster.
16. To send to Mr. Sterry and Mr. Lockier to come to Council at
8 a.m. to-morrow in the chapel in Whitehall, to be there assistant in
the duty of returning thanks and praise to the Lord for His great
mercy in giving the late seasonable victory to the fleet of this com-
monwealth against the Dutch fleet.
17. The petition and papers of Eichard Hutchinson referred to
Col. Jones, .Mr. Strickland, and Mr. Moyer, who are to confer with
the Admiralty Commissioners concerning what is therein desired,
and report.
18. The letter from Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth referred to the
Admiralty Commissioners.
20, 21. To write Mr. Willoughby at Portsmouth that he is to
despatch forth the Eaven, Charity, and Summer, and order them to
ply in the Narrow, and that Council have ordered the Phoenix and
Constant Warwick to come to them and ply also in that place ; also
to write to the commanders of the Phoenix and Constant Warwick
accordingly.
23. The petition of Lawrence Devose and Peter de Woolfe, also
that of Capt. Mason, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to
hear the whole business and report.
24. That of Wm. Philips referred to the Haberdashers' Hall
Committee, to examine what proceedings have been in the business,
and to state them asd report.
25. Council having taken into consideration the regulating of
the hospitals of Ely House and the Savoy, order that all persons
formerly employed in the service, and that receive pay or diet as
pensioners or patients in the hospitals, be, during the time of their
continuance in pay or under cure, liable to the court-martial of the
army, there to receive trial and be judged according to the articles
of war, as other officers and soldiers of the army are ; their punish-
ments not extending to life or limb, but in such cases to be left to
the common law.
26. The part of the report of the 11th inst. from the Committee
for regulating those hospitals, concerning the dying of soldiers under
cure, re-committed.
27. The several treasurers charged with moneys for the manage-
ment of those hospitals to pay them to John Bracey, who is appointed
sole treasurer.
28. Order on petition of several members of a church congregated
in Sarum, — that the allowance given to the ministers of Thomas and
Martin's parishes may be continued to Mr. Eyres and Mr. Troughton,
ministers of the said parishes, — that the trustees continue the
allowances till further order.
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June 22.
June 22.
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June 22.
Whitehall.
June 23.
London.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
29. The papers brought into Council which were depending before
the late Parliament, and contained in a report of Lord Mansfield's
case, referred to Col. Jones, Col. Bennet, Mr. Moyer, and Mr. Sco-
bell, to examine them and report.
30. The trustees for estates forfeited for treason, sitting at Drury
House, to settle on the widow and children of Rich. Deane, Esq.,
late one of the Generals of the fleet, lands to the value of 6001. a
year out of the estate of Charles Gerard, of Halsall, Lancashire;
and in case the estate be not worth so much, the remainder of the
600^. may be made up. out of the estate of Chris. Anderton, of
Clayton, or John Greenhaw, both co. Lancaster. The Commissioners
for compounding to be required to take off" the sequestration from
so much of the said estates as shall be appointed in satisfaction
of the 600?. [/. 69, pp. 389-395.]
Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. The Guinea
Company have presented a petition for liberty to import some old
sheets which they bought in the 17 provinces for their trade, and
also the discharge of others value 1,000Z. imported by them and
seized by the officers of customs, on pretence of being contrary to
the Navigation Act, and for which they are now in suit in the
Exchequer. You are to free the said sheets, and give the company
liberty in future to import such goods as they carry out to Guinea,
but no more. [/. 69, p. 396.]
132. James Wilson to the Admiralty Committee. Four days since
13 Dutch merchant ships arrived here from the Straits, under
convoy of two men-of-war, three of which are very richly laden,
the rest small ; 14 of their best men-of-war are at Formentera,
intending for the Straits' mouth, and if they lie there, they will
debar this place and Malaga from all commerce. I am daily
troubled with poor mariners from the Levant, turned out of Ham-
burghers, who have given them their passage thus far. The galleons
will be here next month. [| page.]
133. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We have
received your complaint of the neglect of the officers of the ships
and instruments in not attending to their duties in the yards. We
issued warrants but lately ordering attendance, but as they
have not had the desired effect, we wish you to charge the clerks
of the check to give you a daily account what officers are on board,
and what are absent, and you are to certify it to us. [| page-]
134. Theodorus to Lord Conway. Our late great victory over
the Hollanders has reduced those boorish people to a little good
manners, and wi-ought this good effect upon them, that one Beyer-
lyncke, a messenger envoy from them (and precursor to Lord Nieu-
port and others daily expected), came to London last Friday, carry-
ing a white flag on the top of his pinnace all along up the Thames.
His chief errand, as to the bulky body of the trea,ty itseK, is to
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prepare us upon these two heads, viz., reciprocal satisfaction for
damages received, and reciprocal caution or security to be given for
making an irrefragable amity. I hear that our late hostile divisions
has made the breach too wide to be closed in haste, and therefore
hie labor, hoc opus, &c.
Legislative John Lilburne has almost brought his neck into a
noose, for being weary of his exilement by the late Parliament, he
about a month since sent his wife over to petition for leave to
return, which she could not obtain ; and he being impatient of
delay, ventured over from Calais last Tuesday, and the next day
was secured by warrant from the Lord General and his Council
of Duodecemivrs. The Lord Mayor secured him in Sheriff Under-
wood's house, who virtute officii, carried him before the Lord
General and Council, and they sent him that evening to New-
gate, and charged the Attorney-General (for all his petitioning) to
proceed against him accordiiig to the Act for his banishment. The
substance thereof amounts to this ; that if, after the date of the
said Act, he be found within any of our dominions, he shall be
apprehended, and die without mercy as a felon ; so that there needs
no further trial or legal proceedings. And truly my Lord General's
intended government of this commonwealth for the future, and
Lilbume's turbulent restless spirit, seem to be altogether incompatable.
Nay, I hear some of his letters written while in exile have been
intercepted, which, if he were to come to another trial, would be
highly urged against him.
We will not be seen to aid the rebels of Bordeaux against their
lawful sovereign, but if their deputies here can hire any of our men
and ships, they will have free leave so to do. I hear the Duke of
Buckingham is now at Calais, ready to come over. Lord Fairfax,
whose sole daughter and heir he is to marry, having made his peace,
and way for his safe return.
The King of Spain convened all the owners of the 300,000^ in
bullion, which we took as prize at sea, and wherein he himself had
the gi'eatest share, and the result of the meeting was that they
agreed to lend it to the States of England, but upon what terms I
have not heard.
P.S. — The " Eeasons why the supreme, &c. " are all sold. As I could
not buy the play of the Two Noble Kinsmen under 2s., I wait further
order. This is the day of public thanksgiving throughout this city
for the victory over the Dutch at sea, and therefore their four
Ambassadors came very seasonably last Tuesday, to see it so
solemnly kept; but five of their men-of-war have taken on our
seas three of our Canary ships, laden with wine, and carried them
to France. [1 'page.']
June 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Col. Jones to be President of the Council till July 4th.
2. The pass of the Earl of Clanrickard continued for two months
longer, according to such form as heretofore.
4. The certificate from Chichester, concerning the care of Edmund
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June 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
Whicher, surgeon, in curing Dutch prisoners there, referred to the
Admiralty Committee. [Also Vol. XXXVII., No. 135.]
5. Order on petition of Matthew Holworthy and Benjamin Whit-
combe, that licence be gTanted them to import from Toulon 300 tuns
of currants in an English or any other ship.
6. The appointed Commissioners to meet the Portuguese Ambas-
sador at 10 a.m. to-morrow ; Fleming to give him notice.
7. To write to the bailiffs of Yarmouth and Major Bourne to en-
close them the information given in concerning and to desire
them to examine him, and if they find it to be as is stated, to cause
the ship taken to be restored, and the captain sent up in safe custody,
together with the examination.
9. The order for the going of the Earl of Rothes into Scotland
revoked, and he to remain in England till further order.
11. An allowance of 200Z. a year to be made to Mr. Pell, as a
salary for being mathematical lecturer, and paid out of Council's
contingencies quarterly, and 50Z. to be paid him in advance.
12. Col. Stapley and Col. Bennet to consider of a fit place for the
habitation of Mr. Pell, where he may read his mathematical
lecture.
13. Ma,]'. -Gen. Desborough and Mr. Moyer to speak with the
treasury inspectors to find a sum to satisfy warrants drawn on the
late Council's contingencies, and to carry on the public service.
14. The Commissioners of Customs and Excise to pay to Mr. Frost
for Council the moneys in their hands for the growing salaries of
Col. Geo. Thompson and Maurice Thompson. [Also Vol. XXXVII. ,
Fo. 136.]
17. Capt. Gierke's letter from Guernsey of 12 June referred to the
Ordnance Committee. [/. 69, "pp. 397-401.]
June 24. 137. Rich. Popplett and Nich. Philips, bailiffs of Ipswich, to the
Ipswich. Council of State. We send our account of money expended in
providing for 80 sick and wounded seamen who arrived here on
the 10th, in sad condition. It amounted to 141i. 18s. S^d, which
we have charged by bill on Rich. Hutchinson, navy treasurer, and
hope it will be paid. We have been as frugal as we can, but the
men were very sick and very bare of clothes, [f 'page.~\
June 24. 138. Capt. Christ. Myng to the Navy Commissioners. Five seamen
The Elizabeth, coming on board to visit their acquaintances of the St. Augustine
1 ury ope. ppJ2e, I pressed four of them, and sent the boat on board with one
of my men and my own pinnace to show Mr. Plumpton, her
commander, my warrant, and ask if he had any authority to keep
his men -from impress. He would not show any, but detains my men
and pinnace. I only pressed four men out of his 40. I desire that
some course may be taken for resenting such insolence, otherwise
our endeavours will be vain. [| page^
June 24. 139. Capt. Rich. Mill to Rob. Blackborne. I want the release of
Exeter. some able seamen in the gaols of Devon and Cornwall who were
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apprehended, some on suspicion of being pirates, and others for not
taking the press money from press-masters employed before me. I
have sent up 50 men, and have 100 more ; I wish the Lily had orders
to fetch them. The captain wrote me that they were like to be cast
away with the money, but now I think it is landed in Scilly. If
what Eras. Willoughby states was true, I should not be worthy to
live. I wrote about some men that came home into the west with
forged tickets, and sent them back ; he said they were false and
not by him, but rails against me. I am going to Weymouth, but the
men now impressed must be shipped at Dartmouth. [| page.} ,
June 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
2. John King to be continued in his lodgings at Whitehall till
further order, and so much to be signified to the Committee for
Whitehall.
3. The petition of John King referred to Maj.-Gen. Harrison and
Col. Stapley, to report.
4. The Irish and Scotch Committee to consider whether it will be
necessary to continue two clerks under Hr. Eowe, and what shall be
allowed them, and to report.
5. To write to thank the Governor and Mayor of Portsmouth for
their care in cleansing Portsmouth, and to desire them to continue
the same, as Council expects that the rules formerly given con-
cerning keeping that place' clean be duly observed.
6. The propositions of James Lidsey referred to the Ordnance
Committee, who, with the Admiralty Committee, are to consider the
same, and whether for effecting what is propounded, some part of the
contracts made with Mr. Folio and Mr. Powell may not be taken off,
and to report.
7. To write to the Generals of the fleet that Council have thought
fit, for the keeping of the Narrow seas from being infested by Dutch
freebooters, to appoint three ships to ply there, that they have ap-
pointed the Phcenix and Constant Warwick to join with them, and
to expect further orders from them ; also that they have ordered the
Bryer, Plover, and James to go to Leith, to perform such service as
Col. Lilburne shall appoint ; also that care will be taken for making
them all necessary supplies, to encourage them in their service.
8. Order on petition of Jane, widow of Col. Francis Eowe, to desire
the Commissioners at Haberdashers' HaU to continue till further
order her allowance of 20s. a week,
10. The letter from the Irish and Scotch Committee, for erecting
a common hall in Jersey for the sale of wools, and allowing a com-
pany to supply the manufacture there, to be signed and sent.
11. To write to the Governor of Jersey, Michael Lempri^re, and
Major Wm. Harding to examine the petition, allegations, and
grievances of Joshua Carteret, do him justice, and afibrd him such
relief as they find equitable.
12. The State's part of the 1,500^. in gold forfeited to the com-
mon wefilth, being found aboard a ship at Dover to be transported
beyond the seas without licence, to be paid to Mr. Frost for Council's
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June 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
contingencies, and a warrant to be issued to the Commissioners of
Customs to that purpose.
13. To order Lieut.-Col. Kelsey to bring in the order or warrant
issued for paying 4,000i. to the use of Dover pier.
14. The letter from the bailiifs of Ipswich, with the account of
disbursements for sick and wounded seamen, referred to the Admiralty
Commissioners, to take care that what has been expended be reim-
bursed them. [Also Vol. XXXVIIL, No. 140.]
15. The petition of Anne, widow of Col. George Cook, Governor of
Wexford, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to take a
view of the order of Parliament therein mentioned, confer with Mrs.
Cooke, and report.
16. That of Alice Lady Philips, on behalf of the orphans of Capt.
Wm. Parsons, deceased, her grandchildren, referred to the Commis-
sioners for compounding, to take a view of the order of Parliament,
and report.
17. That of Katherine, wife of Wm. Moffett, late vicar of Edmon-
ton, Middlesex, with the order of the Committee for plundered
ministers of Dec. 17, 1651, referred to the two nearest justices of
peace, to provide according to the direction of the said Order.
18. That of Dorothy Witherings referred to the Committee for the
posts, to consider whether any allowance, and what, is fit to be
made her. [Also Vol. XXXVIIL, No. 140a.]
19. Liberty to be given to the following preachers, to preach every
Friday in the week at Rattlesden in Suffolk, viz. : —
Mr. Francke of Thetford,
Mr. Horbergham of SyUiam,
Mr. Petto of Sancroft,
Mr. Benton of Russall,
Mr. King of Debenham,
Mr. Woodall of Woodbridge,
Mr. James of Needham,
Mr. Holborough of Baxfordty,
Mr. Asty of Stratford,
Mr. Stoneham of Ipswich,
Mr. Crossman of Sudbury,
Mr. Burket of Hitcham,
Mr. Tates of Sudbury,
Mr. Rayner of Oakley,
Mr. Barker of Eye.
20. To write to the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland, that
Council, before thej- take any resolution on the petition enclosed of
Miles Fletcher and others, transmit the same to them, desiring them
to inquire into the nature of the mines mentioned therein, what
of them are opened and what not, with such other circumstances as
may enable them to judge what profit the State is to insist upon,
and upon what terms it is fit to grant the same ; and to certify the
particulars thereof, with their opinions, to Council or the supreme
authority.
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June 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
27. To write to the Excise Commissioners to cancel and deliver
up the bond entered into by John Tooker, agent for the town of
Barnstaple, he paying in the 45L remaining due on his contract, or
what further suoa he received of the arrears belonging to the State.
29. To write to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to
nominate a fit person to try Wm. Balthazar in Guildhall, on 20
Sept. next, or at such other time and place as on advice with the
Attorney-General they see fittest, and to write to the Attorney to
prosecute the said trial.
30, 3l. Order on report of the Irish and Scotch Committee of the
14th inst., on the petition of Richard Yates, fishmonger, that in
respect of the 4<ol. 14s. long owing to him from the State, for fish for
Wm. Coles' regiment in Ireland, he be fully discharged of the 48L by
him owing to the Collectors for Prize Goods, for decayed fish by them
sold to him on the State's behalf ; and the said collectors are hereby
appointed to discharge him, and he is to discharge the State of the 45 i.
10s. due to him ; the Irish and Scotch Committee to see this order
put in execution. [/ 69, 2^P- 403-412.]
June 25. Council of State to Charles Merrett, receiver of the public revenue
in Jersey. By order of the late Council of State, you were to give
in your accounts, and pay over the money in hand to Capt. Hen.
Hatsell, who by bill of exchange has drawn 5001. to be paid by
order of Council for Scilly garrison, and other bills for further
sums, which you are to pay. You were also directed to pay the
salaries of the civil ofiicers of the island till further order. You are
therefore to pay to Mich. Lempriere, bailiff", the salary allowed ever
since the reduction of the island. You are also to pay to Major
Wm. Harding 551. 9s. 8d., in addition to 22?. Is. 9d. already paid,
for repairs of Mont Orgueil Castle. But hereafter, you are not to
pay any monies without order of the Council of State, or of the
supreme authority. [/. C9,p. 410. TJds order emanated from the
Irish and Scotch Committee. Se6 I. 69, p. 405.]
June 25. 141. Council of State to the Committee for Indemnity. Margaret,
■Whitehall, widow of Sir Edw. Hungerford, and Sir Nevill Poole represent that
in 1644, 500?. was borrowed of — Aldsworth, co. Wilts, for service
of Parliament under Col. Ludlow, on bond of Sir J ohn Danvers and
Mr. Audely, with Sir Edw. Hungerford and Sir Nevill Poole as
contra security, on promise of no prejudice ; they being sued to
outlawry for the debt, petitioned Parliament, who referred them to
the Council of State to stop the suit, and ordered the money to be paid
by the Sequestration Commissioners of co. Wilts. But those monies
being then ordered to be sent direct from the tenants to Goldsmiths'
Hall, never came into the hands of that Committee. Aldsworth
petitioned thereon for taking off the indemnity, but it was con-
tinued three months longer, during which the parties were to
appeal to Parliament, who decided that the debt should be paid by
the State, but Parliament was dissolved before payment. We have
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referred the parties to the present Parliament, but lest in the interim
they should be inconvenienced, we wish you to stay proceedings
at law for six months further. [1§ pages.']
June 25. 142. Capt. Dan Johnson to the Commissioners of Customs. I was
Poole. glad to hear from you, we having such various flying reports of
changes. I have sent up our quarterly accounts, and the year's
book will speedily follow, and I will pay in the balance, which is
inconsiderable, as there is not a vessel now employed in this port.
I do not know when I shall receive a penny. I have received an
application from Col. Heane, Governor of Jersey, testifying the
poverty of the owners of the wools lately seized and appraized in
the Exchequer. He says if the islanders have not wool to work,
they must beg their bread, and he requests its return.
On the evening of the 20th instant, God was pleased to show his
wonders from out of the clouds, by causing them to drop and rain
down some quantities of blood, both upon people and divers gardens
in this town. I saw above 30 of the drops myself, upon aprons and
earthen vessels that stood out of doors, and on leaves of trees.
[1 page.]
June 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. 10. The petition of Col. Anthony Buller, with the papers
annexed ; and the petition of Nich. Devereux, Emanuel Neale, and
others, to be recommended to the supreme power, to consider as
soon as they can.
2. To write to the commanders of the Lily, Hopeful pink, and
Little President, that by reason of their not keeping the sea and
plying carefully up and down in the Severn, several vessels have
been there taken, to the great prejudice of the inhabitants of those
parts ; and to desire them to be more careful in future, and to
observe the directions of the Governor of Scilly, provided they be
not contrary to those received from the Generals of the fleet.
3. To write to the Governor of Scilly to the same effect, and
desiring him to do his best to give knowledge of the motion of the
French pirates or any others, and to give notice thereof to the said
ships, with such directions as he thinks fit.
4. To write the mayors of Barnstaple and Bideford that Council
have read their petition, and are very sensible of their sufferings by
piracies, and have thereupon written to the commanders of the
frigates appointed for the guard of those parts to require their
better vigilance, and also have written to the Governor of Scilly
that he is to use his best means to gain knowledge of the enemy's
motions, and to give notice thereof to the commanders of the
vessels appointed to their guard.
5. 6. Dr. Walker to come to Council at 6 p.m., and Col. Bennet
and Mr. Moyer to confer with him.
8. The letter from Norwich of the 20th instant, with the annexed
account of gunpowder taken up there by Scoutmaster-Gen. Down-
ing by order, for the use of the fleet in the late engagement at sea,
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June 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cent.)
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to send for and confer with
Downing, and to state what debt is due for the powder, and report.
11. The lodgings late Sir Harry Vane's appointed for Col. ManseU
and James Philips, the Council for Whitehall to put them in
possession.
13. The petition of the widows and wives of divers mariners who
suifered by the King of Portugal in 1649 referred to Dr. Walker,
to certify the state of the business.
14. The petition of Lady Alice Dudley referred to the Committee
for Obstructions, to hear and determine the matter mentioned
according to the powers given them.
17. That of Daniel Wilkin, minister at Ampthill and Milbrook,
CO. Bedford, referred to the justices of peace for the county, to
settle the matter in difference according to law.
18. Dr. Walker to prosecute the appeal in the court of delegates
on behalf of the commonwealth.
19. The petition of Mary Lewes referred to the Commissioners of
Trinity House to report. [7. 69, pp. 413-418.]
June 27. Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. Council
having considered what great occasion there is for the expense of
hemp, pitch, tar, cordage, rosin, deal boards, i and masts, and the
difficulties now existing of obtaining them from the places of
their growth, according to the Act of Parliament for increase of
shipping, has thought fit, on that account, to leave it free to all
persons to import the above articles in any ship and from any port,
without the penalty imposed by the said Act. You are to- take
notice thereof and permit the same accordingly. [/. 69, p. 419.]
June 27. 143. Charles Longland to the Admiralty Committee. A Dutch
Leghorn, ship, which has come from Valencia in 15 days, i-eports that the
Venice ships had then arrived at Alicant, and that there were three
Dutch merchantmen who held close under the castles, to prevent any
attempt our ships should make upon them. I am glad there is such
a shelter there, for our ships are' likely to be driven to the same
shift. This ship met the Dutch fleet from Leghorn which lately
departed hence, of 28 sail including eight merchant ships, 20 leagues
from Alicant. As I was told that a fleet was designed for the
Straits, it was fit the Venice ships should call at Alicant to meet
them, and receive orders for their future government ; if this be miss-
ing, it is hoped they will make a virtue of necessity, and consult
together with Mr. Bence what course is best to steer homewards, to
avoid the greatest danger.
There are advices from all parts of Spain and Italy that the Dutch
merchant ships are caUed home, which is A certain sign they are
driven to some necessity. The Harry Bonadventure, a merchant
ship taken up by me for the service oflT Cape Spartavento, has taken
a Dutch ship from Venice, laden with currants, quicksilver, glass,
aniseed, &c. to the value of 20,000?., and carried her to Messina ; but
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whether the captain has done well or ill in neglecting his orders to
meet the Venice ships at Tunis, and accompany them, I leave to you.
Capt. Swanley has sold one corn prize already, and it is likely he
may sell this likewise at Messina, without giving account to any,
except you take some strict course herein, for he slights what orders
I give him, and my commission does not authorise me to take any
prize ships or goods into my power, or to call any captain in the service
to account in any such business. The 50 barrels of powder I bought
for the service of your unhappy ships, and laid on board a small
English ship in this Mould belonging to Jno. Edge, and which were
detained by him, I have obtained back by sentence of this Admiralty
Court. With copy of his letter of the 20th June. [2 pages.]
June 27. 144. Order in the Admiralty Committee that as the 90 supernu-
merary soldiers on the Ruby and Anne and Joyce, who are to go 50
to the Newcastle, and 40 to the Satisfaction, much need clothes, the
Navy Commissioners take special care to put shirts, &c. aboard those
ships for them, Capt. Wildey having notice thereof. Also to see
that the Ruby frigate be speedily refitted. [1 page.]
June 27. 145. Edw. Parker to,his brother, Ralph Parker, at Bruges. I send
York. this by Thos.' Clarke, shipmaster of Hull, bound for Ostend. Some-
thing of my father's is kept from you, which in right should be
yours, and you ought to share something, but we are both miserably
wronged by a perfidious unconscionable step-mother, seeming (to
give the fairer gloss to her deceitful dealings) to make my father die
a beggar, having swallowed up all his estate in obscurity. I con-
tented myself (seeing I was fallen so much into her courtesy, and
those of my friends so backward in advising me) to acquit her of
aU demands l3y me from her, she letting me quietly enjoy such old
household goods as were left her in York, which I got appraised at
S5l. I am afrai'd I shall be called upon , to give an account, being
informed there is some inquiry after my father's estate. I know he
was too ready to engage for his friends, and am afraid his family
will have cause to repent it. His wife lives at Ripon, and is again
going to get married. I wish her one who may acquaint the world
with her subtle dealing.
My cousin Lowde informed me of some employment that might
be found for you by Mr. Comey in England ; I find, upon inquiiy,
that Corney is only a surveyor of delinquents' lands, but has got
a very great estate together, and has lately married to great fortune,
so that I think nothing can be looked for from thence. If my
dogged uncle pleased, he might be the cause of your preferment,
but he is a man very impatient. God grant we may never stand,
in need to him. I scarcely know what course to follow for a
livelihood. I continue with Mrs. Beanes only for my diet, and such
times were never known in England, trade being so much decayed
that there is scarce one in 20 knows how to live. I am thinking
you might be the cause of drawing some employment upon me, by
directing me in some way of trading. Lead here sells at 91. per
fother, and butter at 15s. per firkin, and if I were in the way, I
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could procure things at as easy a rate as any man. Mr. Wood, who
married Mrs. Beane's daughter, lives with us ; he trades to and from
Flanders, and has returns which aiford a great profit, but what I
should do would be upon another's account, not being in a condition
myself to manage anything, or to advance 401. Pray remember me
to my sister and write more often. [1| pages^
June 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Maj.-Gen. Desborow, Col. Sydenham, Mr. Strickland, and Sir
Gilbert Pickering, to be a Committee to send for Mr. Birkenhead and
such others as they think fit, and examine them on information this
day given in, and to take the same in writing. Also to take a view
of such papers as are in Mr. Thurloe's hands, containing any such
informations, and out of them to make a state of the whole business,
and report ; Mr. Thurloe to attend them with the papers.
2, 3. Mr. Frost to pay 750L out of Council's contingencies towards
the repair of Dover pier, and the Commissioners at Haberdashers'
Hall to repay him out of the first moneys which shall arise on the
order for 4,000J. for repairs of the pier.
4. Order on the report from the Judges of the Court for Probate
of Wills, that Council agrees to what has been done by them in
establishing the fees of that court, according to the list wherein
they are particularly expressed, and allows the same.
5. Mr. Rushworth, Mr. Manby, and Mr. Sparrow to be a Committee
to take the account from the several clerks of the Court for Probate
of Wills of the fees and profits which have arisen from that court,
and have been paid in since the time they were taken into the
hands of the commonwealth to this time, and for the time to come,
to take weekly account of the said fees and profits, and cause the
money to be paid over into the hands of an appointed treasurer. Also
to give discharge for moneys paid over by their order by any of the
clerks of the said court to the person who shaU be appointed treasurer.
6. The person who shall be appointed seal keeper to the Court for
Probate of Wills to be also treasurer for the fees of that court, and
to have a certain allowance for both employments. The judges of
the court to nominate the person, and settle the allowance.
7. Power to be given to the said judges to pay the rent due for the
house which has been used in London for that court, provided it be
not for longer time than since the profits of the said court have been
converted to the use of the commonwealth. Also to take care that
some other convenient house in Westminster be provided for the
keeping of the records of the said court, and wherein to settle the
office belonging thereto.
8. Power given to Mr. Rushworth, Manby, and Sparrow to allow
of the payment of incident charges in the removing of the place of
sitting of the Probate Court, and such further changes as shall orow
upon the removing of the office and records, and the fitting u^p of
another house wherein to place the records, and to settle the
office.
9. The Customs' Commissioners to cause the whole 1,500?. in gold,
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June 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
lately seized, going over into foreign parts, to be brought to
Council.
10. 7501. in silver, in lieu of gold, to bo paid on receipt of the
said gold, to the discoverer.
11. Mr. Birkenhead to attend at 2 p.m. to-morrow a Committee
of Council appointed to speak with him concerning matters of im-
portance, and to give in the names of such other persons as are to be
summoned to come before the said Committee.
12. To order the Lieutenant of the Tower to take charge of all
money coined or that shall be coined out of the silver lately seized
and carried into the Tower, and to keep the same till further order.
13. The Lieutenant of the Tower and Col. Bennet to appoint
tellers of the new money, and to give them convenient allowance.
14. Lt.-Col. Salmon, Maj. Wigan, and Capt. Ilatsell to make a
thorough search in the Samson, Salvadore, and George ; and for the
manner of it, to receive directions from Cols. Jones and Bennet.
16. The petition of James Rand, apothecary of Ely House, referred
to the governors of the hospitals, to examine, and report.
I'?. That of Hen. Coleman, minister, referi'ed to Commissary-
General Reynolds and Col. Gierke, to in(][uire into the merit of the
petitioner, and certify.
18. 500?. a year to be settled on the Earl of Clanrickard and his
heirs, in the province of Connaught, one of his houses there being
part thereof, in consideration of the protection which he gave the
Protestants in the time of the rebellion. An instruction therefor to
the Commissioners in Ireland to be prepared for Council's approval.
19. 100?. from Council's contingencies to be paid to the said Earl
for his present subsistence.
20. Col. Sydenham added to the Committee for the lands in
Ireland ; and the proposals from the Adventurers this day given in
referred to the said Committee.
21. The lodgings and accommodations in Whitehall, late Mr.
Gurdon's, to be given to Col. Sydenham, and this to be signified to
the Whitehall Committee.
23. The petition from Jane New, with the certificate from Trinity
House, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
24, 25. The paper now read in answer to the paper of the Lord
Deputies from the United Provinces, approved, and to be trans-
lated into Latin, and delivered to them by Sir Gilbert Pickering,
Maj. Gen. Harrison, Mr. Strickland, and Col. Sydenham appointed
Commissioners therefor, who are to meet the deputies at 4 p.m. to-
morrow at Whitehall ; Fleming to give them notice.
26. 51. to be given to Capt. Samuel Ward out of the contingencies,
in consideration of his poverty, occasioned by his good affection to
the public.
27. Major-General Desborow and Col. Tomlinson to bring in
to-morrow the names of persons to be Commissioners in the Fen
business.
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June 28. Cotjncil of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
29. The petition of Tunis Harmans and Peter Harmans, of Emden,
referred to the Committee for Irish and Scotch Affairs, to examine
the business, and send for the persons complained of if they see
cause.
30, 35. The petitions of Alice White, widow ; and of Mary Burke,
widow, referred to the said Committee.
81. To answer to the petition of the company lately belonging
to the Falcon fly-boat, that satisfaction is to be given them in Scot-
land, in relation to the service mentioned ; or a certificate to be pro-
duced of the truth of what they allege, and to make it appear they
are to be paid here.
32, 33. The petition and papers of John Waterton, merchant of
the Isle of Wight, referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to
examine, and report.
34. That of Charles Browne referred to the said Committee, to con-
sider the petitioner's condition, and what is fit to be done for him.
36. To answer to the petition of the new undertakers for the
postage of letters, that Council has ordered the business to be
managed by some persons by them nominated for that purpose, and
has left the whole dispose of the same unto them.
37. The Army Committee to pay to Mary, widow of Major John
Burton, 277?. from the arrears of the composition for North Wales,
being part of what was lent by him on an ordinance of Parliament
of 20 February 1644, for raising moneys to reduce North Wales.
38. Order for a warrant to David Ramage, minter of the Tower, to
print for Thos. Bushell 500 or more medals of gold or silver, having
on one side the picture of Lord Chancellor Bacon, and on the other,
the sculpture of ^, miner.
39. The petition of John Holden, Philip Shipton, Nicholas Holden,
and Simon Eogers referred to the Court of Aldermen of London, to
deal with it according to law.
40. Order on petition of Elias NichoUs, mariner of Jersey, that
he prove to Council the quantity of the wool therein mentioned,
and that it was for the advantage of the poor in Jersey.
41. Order on petition of Anne, wife of Wm. Coney, that one-fifth
of her jointure be allowed to her during her husband's Hfe, and her
whole jointure after his decease.
42. To answer to the petition of the inhabitants of Guernsey, that
Council does not think fit to give any order thereon, the Admiralty
Court having power tb relieve all such as are unjustly molested
by any that have coramissions for private men-of-war.
44. The petition of Richard Latee referred to Col. James Heane,
Governor of Jersey, to determine according to justice.
45. That of Adrian Janesen, late captain of the Neptune, referred
to the Committee for Prisoners. '
46. To answer to the petition of Katherine, wife of James
Polixfen, and Lettice Cooke, that allowance being formerly given
for transporting persons into Ireland, Council does not think fit to
give any order thereupon.
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Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
47. To answer the petition of Hen. Turner that Council can do
nothing good.
48. The petition of Thos. Kereher and Wm. Saville referred to
the Excise Committee, to do therein as may be for the best advan-
tage of the commonwealth, and according to justice.
49. That part of the petition of the masters of several ships de-
stroyed by the King of Denmark desiring employment in the service,
referred to the Admiralty Committee.
50. Order on petition of Ellinor Alcock, that she be left free
to take her course at law against Col. John Humphries for the debt
mentioned.
55. To enclose to the Commissioners in Ireland the petition of
Miles Fleetwood, &c., and desire them to inquire into the nature of
the mines mentioned, and on what terms they may be granted, and
send an account to Council, or the supreme authority. [/. 69,
pp. 421-433, 439.]
June 28.
Whitehall.
June 28.
Navy Office.
Commission to Sir John Hubbart, Sir Ralph Hare, John Gourdon,
Sam. Moody, Thos. Hatcher, Jas. Berry, Talbot Pepys, Thos. Ben-
dish, Rob. Brewster, Thos. Ducket, John Cleypoole, Rob. Vintner,
sen., Tristram Dymond, Dr. Rich. Stanes, Hen. Ferrour, Jos. Evers-
den, Capt. Moyses, Rich. Tymbs, Dr. Syncotts, Rob. Robson, —
Barber, of Denver, and — Life, of Downham, to be a Sub- Committee
on the business of the fens.
By the Act for draining the great level of the fens, in cos. North-
ampton, Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincoln, Cambridge, Hunts, and the Isle of
Ely, Commissioners were appointed who, when 30,000 acres or more
were drained, were to meet, see that they were so drained, and assign
, them to WiUiam Earl of Bedford, Edw. Russell, Rob. Henley, and
Rob. Castle, on trust, towards the 95,000 acres set forth to them.
This they have accordingly done, and delivered possession of the
95,000 acres. By the said Act, the term of three years was limited
for the said Commissioners to give relief in individual cases, but it
will not be possible for them, in that time, to hear and determine
the many complaints of persons pretending damage by the Adven-
turers' cutting through their lands, especially as they meet very
seldom, and then usually in the Middle Temple, which is a great
distance from the level, whereby the petitioners are put to gi'eat
expense and travail in seeking' relief The abov Sub-Commissioners are
therefore to examine the said petition and complaints, and determine
them, or transmit them to the Commissioners named in the Act for
their final determination. They are to meet at the Bell at Ely, on
20 July next, adjourning their meetings as they think fit, and having
power to examine witnesses on oath ; six of them to be a quorum;
All mayors, &c. to assist them, and their power to extend to 24
June 1654. [I. 69, p^. 436-438.]
146. Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We send
return of Capt. Thos. Hewitt and Jno. Pene, press-masters, em-
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ployed to obtain seamen for the service at Bristol and other parts in
the west, and leave it to you to take such action therein as you
think fit. [y l^age-] Annexing,
F146. I. Account hy Eeivitt and Pene of 10 persons who have
obstructed them since last March, by advising disobedience
to their poiver, carrying off seamen in defiance of the
press, cossaulting their persons, or absenting themselves after
■ being pressed ; five of them have been imprisoned at Bristol.
Request their punishment.
As to the complaints against them, took up boats only
to impress seamen, and have sent none to Portsmouth but
voluoiteers. John Quinton advised all boat-masters not
to obey them, which was the ' cause of the non-appearance
of many pressed seamen. Nath. Bulloch of the Patience,
coming near the shore, was luarned by several to keep off
to avoid the press, and would not come in, saying he tvas
already in the servia, but refused to show his pass. —
Minehead, 27 April 1653. [2^ pages.]
June 28. 147. Thos. Woodcott, Mayor of Gravesend and Milton, to the
Admiralty Committee. There has been a very hot affray between
the company of the Phoenix and the Satisfaction, about pressing two
men, as one would have them, and the other would not let them go,
and before any aid of the town with officers would come, one man
was shot dead. We have the soldier who did it in hold, and have
tried to take informations, but the broil was so confused that
nothing to purpose can be gathered. Capt. Wildey has been on
board ; I have desired him to give you particulars. I want orders
what is to be done with the soldier. [| jsagre.]
June 28. 148. Proposals of Kichard Shute and John Hallett, merchants of
London, and Stephen Trevill, merchant of Cornwall, for managing
the inland and foreign letter offices.
1. Desire the sole carrying of all letters and packets to and from
England, Ireland, and Scotland, acquiescing with the propositions
made by the Post Committee, and accepting the rates expressed in
the 5 th Article.
2. Are content to carry free all public packets and letters, as also
those of the legislature, as set down in the 2nd and 3rd Articles.
3. Promise to keep at their own cost two packet boats between
England and Ireland, as required by the 6th Article.
4. Are willing to erect the several new stages in the several places
in England specified in the 7th Article.
5. Think it necessaiy that all other posts be suppressed
except those authorised by them, and that their postmasters and
servants riding with the mails, packets, &c. shall have free pa,ssage
everywhere, and at all times, and be protected from injury or moles-
tation.
6. For the foreign letters, they will take the same rates as are now
received, and send twice a week into France, and once a week into
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Flanders and all other parts, on the same days, and bring the
answers as hitherto.
7. If invested in the fuU possession of the two offices, they offer
8,001Z. 10s. M. a year, payable quarterly. [| page.} Annexing,
148. I. Conditions upon which the Post Office is to be undertaJcen.
1. The undertalcers are to he of known integrity and
good affection, and responsible in outward estate.
2. They are to carry all extraordinary despatches to or
from the supreme authority. Lord General Grommell, the
Council of State, Commissioners of Admiralty, Generals
of the fleet, general officers of the army. Army Committee,
and Irish and Scotch Committee, or any person entrusted
tvith the management of a public affair whereim, private
interest is not concerned.
3. All such letters by, as also those to and from, all mem-
bers of the legislative power, are to be carried free from
postage, provided that such as are not known by their seals
have an endorsement as follows: — "These are for the
service of the commonwealth," signed by the persons them-
selves or their clerks.
4. That the sum of I. be paid by the undertakers of
this business every three months.
5. They shall receive for single letters carried into
Ireland, Qd. ; into Scotland, 4c?.; to all parts above 80
m,iles from London, 3d. ; to all parts less remote, 2d.
With note of the difference between single and double and
triple letters.
6. That a iveeldy intercourse may be continued betiueen
England and Ireland, they are to maintain one or more
packet boats weekly betiueen Milford and Waterford, and
between Chester and Dublin.
7. That besides the several post stages now in use, there
is to be a post settled between Dover and Portsmouth,
Portsmouth and Salisbury, London and Yarmouth, and
Lancaster and Carlisle.
The persons nominated by the undertakers for posts in
their several stages, as also all other officers subordinate to
them, shall be approved by persons authorised thereto by
the Lord General and Council of State. [1 page.]
June 28. 149. Proposal of William Eowe, Martin NoweU, Thos. Alderne, and
Dennis Gauden, to the Committee for the Posts. Having seen the
order of the Council of State of June 13, and this Committee's paper
thereon, they offer, accepting all the conditions laid down, to under-
take the charge, paying 7,200?. a year. They offer nothing by way of
commission, supposing a certain revenue more advantageous to the
State, but if the Committee proceed in that way, they beg to be
heard again. — June 20, 1653. [2 pages.}
June 28. 150. Additional proposals by the same.
The Committee having declared that Tuesday last should be the
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last day for receiving papers for farming the postage, they attended
with' their papers, and although the Committee suspended the
opening of all papers until this day, for affording more time for pro-
posers, they, by desire of the Committee, gave in their papers ; but
the Committee declared that none should be bound by what they
then offered, or their papers be opened, and if they had anything
further to oifer, it should be received up to a late hour this day.
They therefore, that the commonwealth's benefit may be advanced
to the uttermost, make their final tender of 8,000^ a year for the
postage of all foreign and inland letters, performing all the conditions
enjoined and mentioned in their former paper, the State making
good what is therein desired on their parts. They further declare
that they intend Employing such of the old postmasters as have
been faithful, and endured the trouble and brunts in the time of the
late wars, and will also allow, them fitting salaries for the same. [1
page.]
June 29. 151. Ben Andrewes to the Committee for the Posts. Understanding
that the letter offices both inland and foreign are to be disposed of
by you by way of contract, and having observed the rules prescribed
as to the rates that must be paid for the same, I offer for the inland
office 8,600Z. per annum, and 3,500?. per annum for the foreign. If
I may have both together, I will give 7,400Z. per annum during the
free enjoyment of the same, if I may be protected by authority,
and have the sole benefit thereof, and suppress all other speedy
posts now in existence, or that shall be hereafter estabhshed. I also
offer to carry free all the State's packets both ordinary and extra-
ordinary, and other State's letters, according to the rules prescribed,
and to settle such other stages as are appointed, provided I may
have liberty to employ such persons in the management of the same
as I can hire, and I will give good security for payment, quar-
terly. [1 page.]
June 29. 152-8. Offers made to the Posts' Committee for the farm of the
Post Office, inland and foreign.
£ s. d.
Hen. Robinson - - -
- 8,041 0 0
Ben. Andrewes -
- 9,100 0 0
John Goldsmith
- 8,500 0 0
Ralph Kendall
1,103 12 9
John Manley, with good security
8,259 19 llf
Rich. Hicks
- 9,120 6 8
Rich. Hill
- 8,160 0 0
[7 papers.]
June 29. 159. Petition of Sir David Watkins and Wm. Witherings to
the Council of State. We beg for an order to the Committee for
management of the posts not to farm or dispose of the office of
postmaster in the foreign Post Office, until Witherings has produced
his evidences relating to his right therein. It has already been
represented to the State that the legal and equitable right to the
said office belongs to us during the life of Wm, Frizell, but we are
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informed that you have given order to the Committee to dispose of
it. Witherings is heir to Thos. Witherings, and both are in posses-
sion, and have a freehold in the said office, and a Committee of
Council consisting of Lord RoUe, Lord Bradshaw, Sir Wm. Masham,
and Sir Wm. Brereton, deemed it to be their just title and freehold.
[1 page.]
June 29. 160. Reference thereon to the Committee the Posts to consider
and report, with note that it will be considered at 3 p.m. [1 page.
Also I. 69, p. 443.1
June 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1, 2. John Corbet appointed chief justice for cos. Glamorgan,
Brecknock, and Radnor, and Mr. Thurloe to prepare a warrant to the
Attorney-General to give him a commission.
3. The 200L due to Judge Eltonhead, late judge for Wales, to be
paid at the same time and from the same moneys as the rest of the
judges.
4. The SOOl. given to Rachel, widow of Capt. Walter Hoxon, for
the loss of her husband, to be equally divided between her and her
son.
5. Major-Gens. Lambert and Desborow, Cols. Stapley, Bennet,
and Jones, and Mr. Carew, added to the Ordnance Committee.
6. To write to the Generals of the fleet to enclose the intelligence
this day come to hand concerning the appearing of 30 ships off the
Start Point, and to write the like to the commanders of the ships
plying to the Narrow.
7. Ten second rate ships to be forthwith built, and the Admiralty
Commissioners to take care that they be put in hand with all
possible speed, and to give an account to Council of what they do
herein. [Also Vol. XXXVIl., No. 161.]
8. The petition of Wm. Brent referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to consider whether he may be bailed, and report.
9. That of divers officers and soldiers in the regiment of Major-
General Lambert referred to the said Committee.
10. James Moet to be examined on the information given in con-
cerning him, and to be committed to the custody of the Serjeant-at-
arms.
11. Order on report from the Committee of officers concerning the
Isle of Man, that 200 men and no more, which are to be in 2 com-
panies, be appointed to the guard of the said island.
12. So mach of the pay of the Governor, companies, and officers of
that island as exceeds the 5001. allowed therefor by Lord Fairfax from
the revenues, to be paid by the State, with the same care as the pay
due to the army soldiers, and a letter to be written to the Army Com-
mittee for that purpose.
13. The petition of Eliz. Kellam, widow, referred to the Irish and
Scotch Committee.
14. Major-Gen. Desborow added to the Committee to treat
with the deputies from the United Provinces.
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June 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
15, 16. The articles exhibited to Council against John Edisbury,
late Prothonotary of cos. Denbigh and Montgomery, referred to the
Indemnity Committee, he suspended from office, and "Rice Vaughan
appointed in his place.
18. Order on petition of divers well affected in the parish of
Manchester, &c., that the gathering of the tithes mentioned be
forborne till further order, and that a letter be written to the
officer entrusted therein to forbear the same. [Also Vol. XXXVII.,
No. 162.]
19. The petition of Saml. Swinock, merchant, referred to the
Commissioners for Customs, to examine the allegations, and if they
find the matter as stated, and that the petitioner had not time
sufficient to give notice of the prohibition made against the im-
porting of goods of that kind, dated the 2nd inst., they are to
import the goods on the warrant of the late Council.
20. Mr. Carew, Major-Gen. Harrison, and Col. Tomlinson to be a
Committee to confer with some of the trustees of Druiy House,
concerning the removing obstructions on the sale Of delinquents'
lands, and on the remainder of the Crown lands not yet sold.
22. The petition of Edward Viscount Loftus, of Ely, to be humbly
recommended to the supreme authority when they shall meet, as a
case wherein some redress should be given.
23. Edmund Jones appointed Attorney-General for South Wales, in
the room of Edward Freeman lately dismissed.
24. The Committee for Whitehall to provide convenient lodgings
for Mr. Rouse and Major Burton.
25. The lodgings now Mr. Mildmay's assigned to Mr. Spence, and
the Whitehall Committee to put him in possession.
26. The petition of Viscount Loftus of Ely, with the papers,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
28. The report from the Irish and Scotch Committee concerning
the Earl of Mulgrave to be brought in to-morrow.
29. The petition of Wm. Prince referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee, to examine to whom the forfeiture mentioned belongs,
and what grounds of equity there may be to grant the petition, and
to report.
30. The petition of Elizabeth Wilcox, widow, on behalf of her
son who is a captive in Turkey, especially recommended to the
Committee for redemption of captives.
31. To send the petition of John Urlin to the justices of jpeace
for CO. Bucks, and desire them to proceed according to law ;
authorising them, if necessary, to call to their assistance the soldiers
quartered in those parts.
32. 21. The petition of the officers of the army, on behalf of the
army and the supernumeraries whose arrears are comprised within
the security of the late King's lands, referred to Mr. Strickland,
Mr. Carew, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, who are to confer with the
said officers, with the trustees for sale of the late King's lauds, and
any others they think fit, and report.
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June 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
33. The petition of the tradesmen serving in the materials, and of
the labourers employed about the repairs of the houses reserved to
the use of the commonwealth, referred to the Irish and Scotch
Committee. [I. 69, ^jp. 440-448.]
[.June 29.] 163. Petition of Gualter, son of the late Gualter Frost, for himself
and family, to the Council of State. My father being employed as
commissary of provisions in Ireland, at the beginning of the rebel-
lion, made contracts for which he became bound, for provisions for
the army and their transport. These were paid till war broke out
in England, when the money assigned for Ireland was, by a N'on
obstante, otherwise disposed, and my father would have been utterly
ruined by suits for those debts, had not Parliament protected him.
But the protection being only for himself, on his death, suits were
commenced against his widow and administratrix for some of these
debts.
On my father's death, the late Parliament was appealed to, and
they referred the case to the Council of State, who prepared a report
in its favour, but I could never obtain a hearing of it, though I
printed the report and delivered it to the several members, but
I could obtain no redress against paying public debts out of our
private estate, and my father's services were so forgotten that he
could not obtain even justice. Encouraged by your several acts of
mercy to the oppressed, I beg a stop to these law proceedings, to
preserve the family from utter ruin. [1| pages.^
June 29. 164. Council of State to the Indemnity Committee. We send
you Mr. Frost's petition, and do not think his father's forwardness
in the public service should prejudice his relations, but that the
same protection should extend to the heirs and executors as granted
to the late Mr. Frost, and all suits at law be stopped, and we desire
you to issue orders accordingly. [1 page.]
June 30. 165. Andrew Sandelands to Sir Gilbert Pickering. I gave Lord
General CromweU information as to the use the woods in Scotland
might be in providing masts and tar ; he recommended it to the
Council of State, and they referred it to Major-Gen. Deane, then
Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, and afterwards to his successor,
Col. Lilburne. I gave him a full particular, which he sent to the
Council of State, and it is in Mr. Thurloe's hands. Council ordered
Lilburne to prosecute the design, and he employed me to try
whether the Earl of TuUibardine, who had one-third of the woods of
Abemethy and Glencalvie, would sell his interest for 221Z. He
agreed if paid before 25 March, but other business obstructing,
nothing was done. Col. Lilburne has certified my diligence,
and I have attended daily in "Whitehall for 11 months. Pray
acquaint the Council of State v/ith my labour and pains, and ascer-
tain whether my services are further required. With reference
thereon to the Ordnance Committee, to confer with the Admiralty
Committee, and send them all the papers. [1 page. Also I. 69,
p. 455."]
454 DOMESTIC
1653. ^0^- XXXVII.
June 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.
1. Col. Tomlinson added to the Committee for the business of
Gurney House.
2. The Indemnity Committee to act upon the power formerly
given them till November next, and an instrument to be prepared
for that purpose, brought into Council, and passed.
3. John Godolphin, D.C.L., appointed one of the judges in the
Admiralty Court.
6. Col. Bennet and Col. Stapley added to the Committee to whom
the officers' petition was referred.
7. To allow an increase of 1001. a year each to Eich. Sherwin and
John Leech, for their care and pains in that business.
8. The judges for probate of wills to order their treasurer to pay
the 1,500Z. or more that he has in hand from the profits of that Court
to Mr. Frost, for Council's contingencies.
10. Wm. Legg, wardrobe keeper, to keep the goods and wardrobe
stuffs committed to his trust for the use of the State, and not to
deliver them on warrant from the trustees for sale of the late King's
goods.
12. Major-Gens. Desborow and Harrison and Col. Sydenham to
be a Committee to view the warrants directed to Mr. Falcon-
bridge from the Committee of the Revenue, and to report which
they judge fit to be paid, and which not.
13. To write to the Excise Commissioners to observe the order
last sent them in the case of John Tooker.
14. The Whitehall Committee to take care that Col. Henry
Cromwell be accommodated with a convenient lodging in Whitehall.
15. The petition, of Margaret, widow of Matthew Grant, mariner,
referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee, to report.
16. The paper given in from Commissary-Gen. Reynolds and Col.
Gierke, referred to the Committee for lands in Ireland.
17. Order on representation by Richard Hutchinson, Navy
Treasurer, of his great charge this year in execution of his trust,
that 1,000Z. be added to his salary this year, ending the last of
December; The Navy Commissioners to give a warrant accordingly.
[Also Vol XXXVII., No. 166.]
18. The trustees for sale of the late King's lands to give an
account on Saturday morning of all goods unsold, and in whose
custody they are.
19. Lands of inheritance to the value of 200Z. a year to be settled
on Mr. Lockyer and his heirs for ever, and Maj.-Gen. Desborow and
Col. Tomlinson to consider what glebe lands belonging to the late
deans and chapters are yet unsold and may be settled on him, or
where else they may be had, and to report. [Also Vol. XXXVII.,
No. 167.]
20. The Haberdashers' Hall Committee to pay the Earl of
Worcester, prisoner in the Tower, U. a week subsistence, with
arrears.
21. 201. to be paid to Hen, Coleman to enable him to go to Ireland,
STATE PAPERS. 455
1653.
Vol. XXXVIT.
June 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.)
from the 8,000?. in Sir John Wollaston's hands, and Mr. Eowe to be
spoken with as to particularising whence it is to be paid.
22. The petition of Wm. Toomes, executor to Sir Paul Pindar, and
others, referred to the Commissioners appointed' to treat with the
Dutch ; Mr. Thurloe to take a seasonable opportunity to remind them
of it.
23. The petition of Fisher Littleton with others referred to
Maj.-Gen. Harrison, and the rest of the Committee appointed to
speak with the trustees at Drury House concerning removing ob-
structions to the sale of Crown lands, to consider arid report.
25-28, 33. The Committee for Whitehall to provide lodgings there
for Sir Charles Wolsely and Mr. Draper ; for Col. Brookes and Mr.
Horseman ; for Mr. Plumstead and Mr. Clarke ; to change the lodg-
ings assigned to Capt. Bishop ; and to put Jacob Caley and Sam.
Duncomb, of Ipswich, in'possession of those lately held by Mr. Hodges.
29. Order on petition of the Committee appointed by Act of
Parliament to take the accounts of the commonwealth, that lOOZ. be
paid each of them on account of the salaries due for their service,
out of such treasure as comes in on their receiving of accounts.
30. 1001. to be paid out of some treasury to John Greensmith, for
many faithful services.
31. The trustees for the maintenance of ministers to order the
same allowance as paid to Sam. Oliver, late preacher at Wells, to be
made to Henry Stubb, appointed to succeed in his stead, with arrears
from the time of his appointment.
32. The pay due to Capt. Saltonstall for self and servants, which
was ordered to be reserved in Mr. Hutchinson's hands, to be now
paid him.
34-36. John Manley to carry all packets, public and private,
inland and foreign, according to the terms agreed on between him and
a Committee of Council for that purpose, and to enter on the execu-
tion of the said ofSce to-night, and receive the profits thereof, and a
warrant to be drawn to that purpose ; power given him to stop all
mails of letters carried by any person not authorised by him ; and
his oflice for postage of letters to be freed from all taxes.
37, 38. The officers, under-postm asters, or others employed by him,
to be approved of by the Committee for the Posts, who are to adjust
the accounts of the new undertakers as to their disbursements and
receipts in managing the postage of letters, and to report.
39. The registrar for sale of deans and chapters' lands, on the
desire of Nicholas Lockyer, to make forth in parchment one or more
particulars of manors, lands, &c. exposed to sale, but yet uncon-
tracted for, or contracted for but the first half not paid, to the value
of 200?. a year, in possession or reversion, or to any greater value
not more than 240l, at the lowest rates the contractors are enabled
to sell for ; and the said registrar or his deputy to deliver the par-
ticulars signed to the contractors, who are to ascertain the rates,
and transmit them with the particulars to the registrar, who is to
ascertain how much in gross they amount to, and transmit the par-
456
DOMESTIC
1653.
June 30.
June 30.
Whiteliall.
Vol. XXXVII.
Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.)
ticulars to the trustees, who are to convey them to Lockyer for
ever, he paying half, and securing the residue for what is above
200Z. a year, in such double bills and ia such manner as is usual,
for which purpose the registrar is to certify the overplus to the
treasurers, who are to require payment thereof, and give acquittance.
Lockyer to hoJd the premises free of all claims, with the same
privileges as any purchaser within the Acts for sale of the said lands,
and to pay to the registrar, contractors, trustees, treasurers, and
other officers their fees, as any other purchaser. The said convey-
ance to be valid in law to all intents and purposes. [Also Vol-
XXXVIL, No. 168.]
40. Order that the Commissioners for compounding and at
Haberdashers' Hall, receive their salary of 300Z. a year, and the
treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall are required to pay it on demand,
their acquittance with this order being a discharge. Also the said
Commissioners are to order the said treasurers to pay to their
officers the former salaries and incident charges for books, papers,
ink, &c. necessary for that service ; and also what is due to the
Commissioners lately discharged, to the time of their discharge.
[/. m,pp. 449-462.].
Council of State to Clement Oxenbridge, and all others concerned
in the inland and foreign post. John Manley having contracted
for and farmed these offices, we authorse him to enter on his duties
this night, to receive and carry all packets, and to receive the profits
to his own use. And you are required to permit him to do this
without interruption or molestation. [J. 69, p. 462.]
Council of State to Chris. NuttaU and others concerned. The
inhabitants of Newchurch parish, Rossendale, co. Lancaster, petition
that on a decree in the Duchy Court, 20^. a year was to be paid for
maintenance of their minister, but Chris. NuttaU who holds the
lands refuses to pay it, on pretence that Thos. Summerton, the
present minister, is not established by lawful authority. But as
it appears by several certificates that he is of godly life and able
for the charge, we think fit to continue him, and Mi-. NuttaU is to
pay the 20Z. a year, or show cause to the contrary in 20 days.
[/. 69,^. 463.J
169. Council of State to the Committee for Indemnity. In the
case of Dame Marg. Hungerford and Sir Nevill Poole, about which
we wrote you on the 25 th, we impose our former order, the case
admitting of no delay, lest their appUcation to Parliament should
be prevented, to their great damage. [| fage, f. 441 auprd.l
June 80. 170. Generals Blake and Monck to the Admiralty Committee.
The Eesolution, Capt. Clarke has not yet arrived. Although we had resolved that
the main body of the fleet should make a trip to the English shore,
to see the prizes lately taken out of danger and then to return, it
has been decided by a council of war that we shall not only do
June 30.
Whitehall.
June 30.
Whitehall.
off the Texel.
STATE PAPERS. 457
1653. ^OL. XXXVII.
so, but also anchor in Sole Bay, and take in the provisions at Yar-
mouth and Harwich, which cannot come to us without hazard,
get refreshment for our men, who fall sick daily, and return in
three or four days, meantime leaving sufficient ships to ply before
the Flie and northward, of which a list is enclosed, to intercept all
vessels belonging to or trading with the enemy. We hear that the
Council of State has appointed five ships to ply in the Narrow seas
to secure trade, but we hope the Phoenix and Constant Warwick will
be spared ; they would be more useful were they to join us in Sole
Bay, and we have ordered nine ships for that service. We wish the
1,300 hammocks shipped in the Elizabeth would arrive, as they
are much wanted. Let the victualling and water ships be ordered
to Sole Bay. We received the 400 barrels of powder in the
Recovery, but want shot, paper, canvas, junk, and wood and candles.
As to victualling at Hull, where you say there 'are 1,000 men's
victuals for six months, we will take them if needful, but what has
come thence has been defective. The Scotch coast vessels might take
them. [21 pages.]
June 30. 171. Rough notes by Major Salwey from the above letter, and
from the Generals' letter of June 28. [1 page.]
June 30. 172. Geo. Hewley to Robt. Thompson at the Navy Office. Before
the receipt of yours, I had desired Mrs. Nedham to send you the
half-year's rent due, and she has paid 1051. to Mr. Walker, who is to
hand it to Mr. Tempest Milner for your use on 23 July next. The
half year upon her lease is 135^., accounting that Mr. Warner is to pay
161. 13s. 4dl., part thereof, in lieu of the ground in the possession of
Sir Edw. Rodds, and the assessments of the half-year amount to
IM. 19s., so that she has paid 12s. id. more than the half-year's rent.
Sir Edward detains 971- in lieu of all assessments for two years, and
the monthly assessments are now greater, but Mrs. Nedham pays
few of them unless I first approve. The rent for three water cornmills
is 201., whereof 101. was due to you at Ladyday last, and Mr. Ashton,
who is now in London, has promised to speak with you about rent
and mills. There will be an action of debt for rent ; if you have
not a breviate of the lease, it may be taken out at the office in
Gumett's house.
Mr. Warner desired that Mrs. Nedham might stand to the
bargain I made, touching the ruinous building, being 581., whereof
101. was to be laid out in repairing, and the rest to be' retained
by her, until the business was friendly ended between you. He let
me see the conveyance, but there is no mention of the building
passed, but only a wall next the mill dam and the ground, nor
any mention of passing the castle stones standing. I much desire a
friendly end and shall not meddle in the bargain unless I receive
further order. If you have a good purchase, let no small matter
cause a difference. It is thought there will be a trial the next York
assizes in July, for tithes of the lands at Cawood, and it much
concerns you, for if tithes be recovered out of lands late bishops',
it will lessen your rent. Henry Hussey, in Mr. Farmer's office, near
458 DOMESTIC
1653. Vol. XXXVII.
Chancery Lane, is for the defendants, and I have desired him, if the
plaintiffs give notice for trial, to send you a letter, so that you may
send down the original conveyance, sealed by the trustees, and let
it be examined by the enrolment in the Chancery Office. You
may safely deliver it to my cousin John Hewley of Gray's Inn, and
his man will be the fittest witness at the assizes that it agrees with
the enrolment. The rent for the mills is payable at Cawood or York.
[1 page.]
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ADDENDA.
1652.
Dec. ? William Beck to the Navy Commissioners. On 19 July last,
was appointed by the Council of State Commander of the Ad
vantage frigate, went on board the next day, and spent much
money and pains in fitting and furnishing lier, and most of my
time was so occupied until she entered into sea pay on 1 Sept.
following. As I have never received any satisfaction for such
services, I trust you will now grant the necessary order, and thus
enable me to do so. From 19 July to 1 Sept. is 43 days. [1 rxwe.
Vol. XXVI., No. 81a.]
Dec. ? Capt. Thos. Sparling to Eobt. Blackbome. Understanding that
you are appointed Secretary to the Admiralty Committee, and it
being part of my instructions to give an account to the Generals,
or in their absence to the Admiralty Committee from time to time,
I desire you will forward the enclosed. Remember me to your
brother at Plymouth. [|- page. Vol. XXVI., No. 816.J
1652 ? Petition of Capt. John Baskett to Parliament, for an order for
payment of what is due to him, out of such delinquents' estates as
he may discover to have been concealed or compoimded for at an
under value. Col. James Carr of Plymouth, Col. John Burch, Col.
John Humfrey, Capt. Edw. Tyson, and the Commissioners for dis-
banding and stating the accounts of the ofiicers and soldiers in
CO. Hereford, have cleared his accounts, and there are considerable
arrears due to him. [1 page. Vol. XXVI., No. 99.]
Petition of John Holland to Gens. Deane and Monk. Being a
carpenter in a merchant's ship, was constrained to serve on the
Golden Fleece as one of the carpenter's crew, and the captain, Thos.
Hill, would force him again to the same, and detain his ticket for
the time he wrought in Chatham dock, so that he cannot pay for
his supplies at Chatham. Begs an order for his paj'' ticket, and the
carpenter's place on the Warwick or Middleburg. [1 page. Vol.
XXVI., No. 100.]
Petition of Joanna, wife of Wm. Thompson . of the Crow, to the
Admiralty Committee, for payment of her husband's prize money.
Went with his order for it to the Commissioners for sick and
wounded seamen, but they said they could not pay it because he is
neither in the fleet nor in a merchant's ship. Her husband was
hastened away to Scotland with Gen. Monk's goods. [1 page.
Vol. XXVI, No. 101.]
Petition of John Willoughby, executor of Hen. Gough, Chas.
James, Rich. Crossing, Sam. Coker, Fras. Lipping, Hen. Gould, and
other merchants, to Parliament. In 1644 and 1645, their goods were
taken at sea by Capt. Ptnn, and disposed of for the service, to their
STATE PAPERS. 621
1652 ? loss and undoing, and in 1646 the Committee for Petitions ordered
Mr. Corbet to report to Parliament an ordinance for paying them
6,635Z. 3s. Id., but the report has not yet been made, owinw to other
weighty affairs. Begs that it may be reduced to 'an Act, "and they
paid with interest out of moneys rising on sale of delinquents'
estates. [| page. Vol. XXVI., No. 102,]
Account of excise farms in 13 counties named, let from 25 March
1652 to 23 March 1653. Total rentals 35,900?. Of eight let from
June 1852 to June 1853, total 37,125?. Of the East riding of
Yorkshire let from Sept. 1852 to 1853, 4,800?,; and of 11 counties
let from Dec. 1852 to Dec. 1853, total 27,670?. Entire total 99,495?.
[1 sheet. Vol. XXVI., No. 103.]
List by Rich. Hill of goods purloined from the navy and dock at
Chatham, and found by him, 1649-1651, at Newhead, Willingham,
Stroud, Rochester, Chatham, &c. [1 page. Vol. XX VI., No. 104,]
1653.
Jan. 14. Order in the Council of State, on petition of Tim. Slader, that
Sec. Thurloe see what orders have been made in the business, and
bring in a warrant for what he finds due to Slader, to be paid out
of the exigent moneys of Council. [/. 68, p. 251.]
Jan. 23. John Boys and 1 9 other members of Christ Church, Sandwich, to
the Admiralty Committee. We recommend Capt. John Woolters. of
Sandwich, as God-fearing, faithful, and skilful, for a command at sea.
We are confident that in these latter days, God will use his own
children to work for him, and lay aside men of the world as broken
reeds. 20 signatures. [| page. Vol. XXXII., No. 68a.]
Jan. 25. Offer by John Fleming, Ant. Benthall, and Robt. King, nominated
by the grand jury of Essex, and approved by the justices of peace, of
2,650?. for farm of the excise of inland commodities in Essex, from 25
March to 29 Sept. 53, with additional proffer of 100?. more. [^page.
Vol. XXXII., No. 86a.]
Jan. 28. Sam. Selwood and Bartho. Helby to the Excise Commissioners.
Offer 3,150?. for the farm of the excise of all inland commodities in
Essex for six months, from 25 March to 29 Sept. next. [^ page.
Vol. XXXII., No. 90a.]
Jan. 28. Rob. Loggins to the Excise Commissioners. Like offer for 3,400?.
[i page. Vol. XX XV., No. 90b.]
[Jan. 31.] Note of 39 articles of saltery wares which pay the duty of
excise or new impost. [1 page. Vol. XXXII. , No. 99a.]
[Jan. 31.] Note of 8 descriptions of goods on which an advance of impost
is proposed. [ Vol. XXXII., No. 996.]
April 20. Wm. Newman to the Navy Commissioners, Tower Hill. The rest
Mayflower, of the fleet has fallen down lower, and so would I, but for want of
Lee Road. ^^^ . |^^^. ^^^ Qg^p^__ White I need not have troubled you ; he hindered
me by taking away the pilot and many necessaries, and threatening
the master if he carried the ship down. I sent Major Bourne my
622 DOMESTIC STATE PAPERS.
1653. ~~
gunner, carpenter, and boatswain's demands ; supply ,theni, and I will
do all that can be expected, [f fage. Vol. XXXV., No. 136a.]
[May.] Accounts by the Commissioners for Prize Goods of .their receipts
and disbursements from 11 Jan — 9 April 1653. [13 papers. Vol.
XXXVI., if OS. 150-162.]
June 9. Chris. Pett, Manley Callis, and Rich. Stokes to the Navy Commis-
sioners. We have been as ordered in the yards of the master builders
in the river who are building frigates for the State, have surveyed
the works, and ordered the mending of what is not according to con-
tract, and this we shall do from time to time. [^ page. Vol.
XXXVII., No. 65a.]
[June 25.] Petition of Dorothy Witherings, widow, to the Council of State.
I brought a large portion to my husband, which he laid out in
purchasing the foreign Post Office, and most of his personal estate in
improving it. I am told by counsel that I have a right to it, but
hearing that you are resolved to farm it, I beg you to consider the
condition of me and my fatherless child. I dare not deceive you, for
I belong to Mr. Thos. Goodwin's church, but if this office be taken
from me, I shall have little left to buy bread. I beg either to be
allowed, with other fit persons, to farm the office, or to have some
pension from it. With reference thereon to the Committee of Posts,
to see whether any allowance should be made her. [1 page.
Vol. XXX VII., No. 139a.]
June 25. Like ])eiition nitvtatis viiitand Is to the Gornimttee tor Tosts. With
order thereon that she appear on G July, to show what right she had
from her husband to any profits of the foreign posts. [1 page. Vol.
XXXVII, No. 139b.]
GENERAL INDEX.
%♦ For streets, buildings, &c. in London and Westminster, see London and Westminster.
For names of ships, see Ships, names of.
For titles of books, see Books, titles of.
A.
Abbeville, ship of, 209.
Abbot, Jno., 613.
, , Sarah, widow of, 613.
Aberdeen, 318, 356, 359, 606.
, Hebrew professor in, 74.
, letters dated from, 318, 356, 356.
, ships at or near, 318, 319, 323, 330,
353, 356.
, ships to or from, 359, 361, 479, 590,
595, 596.
Abergavenny or Bargene, Lord'(John Nevill),
225.
Abemethy Woods, Scotland, 453.
Ableson, Jas., 553, 554.
Accounts, 307, 455.
, Committee lor taking, 301, 307, 360,
415, 425, 429-432, 455.
, , instructions to, 429-432.
, officers of, 431.
, , salaries of, 455.
., Sub-Committee of, 432.
Acworth, Wm., letters of, 510, 573.
Adams, Jno., surgeon, 232, 253.
, , certificate by, 532.
,, , petition of, 194.
Capt. Thos., 520, 608.
Adcock, Jas., 470.
Addington, Isaac, petition of, 193.
Addison, Jno., 481.
Adington, Mr., 471.
Admiral, Lord, 259 ; see also James, Duke of
York.
Admirals, Bear, see Badiley, Capt. Kich. ;
Bourne, Major Nich.; Lawson, Capt.
John.
, Vice, see Penn, Capt. Wm.
Admiralty business, 2, 92, 245.
registry, 96.
Admiralty Committee or Commissioners, 14,
17, 20, 28, 29, 33, 35, 41, 42, 54, 75,
77, 83, 89, 101, 117 (4), 124 (3), 132
(2), 135, 140 (2), 141, 146 (2), 147,
148, 156, 163, 176, 181 (2), 191, 198,
202 (2), 209, 211 (2), 212,213, 214,
Admiralty Committee or Commissioners —
coni.
217 (2), 218, 220, 223, 242, 248, 250,
251, 253, 261, 264, 276, 301, 318, 328,
349, 3.52, 369 (2), 377, 378, 388, 402,
406, 434, 453, 487, 518, 522, 536, 537,
557, 563 (2), 564, 569, 580, 597, 599,
601, 608, 611, 614, 616, 620.
, attendance on, 84, 140, 308,
319, 547, 559, 684.
, clerk of, 33.
, instructions by, 80.
, instructions for, 183, 184, 188.
letters of, 159, 246, 284 (2),
288, 315, 435, 495, 507, 510-514, 518-
529, 532-538, 547, 549, 552, 553, 558,
560, 566 (2), 568, 570 (2), 573, 576,
577, 579-581, 583, 584, 588-592, 596,
598, 601, 604, 606, 607, 609, 611, 614
(3), 617-619.
, , alluded to,, 130.
, letters to, 40, 84, 105 (2),
115, 145, 162, 174 (2), 179 (2), 182
(2), 184, 186, 187, 191, 194, 196 (2),
208, 217, 221, 223 (2), 227, 229 (2),
231 (2), 232 (2), 235 (2), 236, 243,
244, 246, 247 (2), 251, 253, 254, 258
(2), 261, 264, 265, 268, 271, 273, 274,
276, 277-279, 281-284, 286-290, 292-
294, 297 (2), 299-303, 306 (2), 312
(2), 316 (3), 318, 319, 321-324, 326,
330, 331, 334, 338, 347, 348, 352, 356-
362, 364 (4), 370 (2), 372, 373, 384
(4), 385, 389 (4), 396 (4), 399, 400,
403 (2), 406, 407, 424 (2), 426-428
(2), 432 (2), 435, 447, 448, 456, 493,
497, 499-619, 621.
, , alluded to, 13, 119, 140,
141, 154, 183, 193, 197, 198, 216,219,
368, 449.
, marshal of, 126.
, members of, 63, 82, 145, 146.
, officers of, 25.
, orders, &c. of, 29, 103, 104,106,
107, 115, 118, 132, 142 (2), 150, 163,
162 (2), 172, 174, 179 (2), 182, 188,
191, 205, 206 (2), 234, 236, 238, 242,
246, 251, 254, 259, 271, 273, 278, 291
(2), 294, 306, 308 (4), 322, 323, 338,
352, 356, 364, 370, 373, 385, 391, 428,
443, 558 (4), 574.
624
GENERAL INDEX.
Admiralty Commitlee or Commissioners —
cnnt.
, petitions to, G9, 100, 107, 139,
169 (2), 193,282, 351, 548, 620.
, proposals to, 85.
, propositions of, 140, 141.
, references or orders to, by the
Council of State (Dec. 1652), 7 (4),
8, 12, 14 (3), 17, 19, 25-28 (2), 32-
34, 37, 38 (2), 45, 47, 4 8(2), 50, 51 (3),
65 (.5), 56 (3), 59, 61 (2), 63 (5), 65
(4), 495.
, (Jan. 1653), 76, 78 (3),
82, 88, 92, 93, 95 (2), 96, 98 (6), 100,
101, 106, 108 (2), 111, 112, 113-117,
123-129.
, (Feb.), 137-140, 142, 143
(2), 147, 149-151, 154 (3), 155, 157,
158, 160, 161, 163, 166-168, 170-178,
181,187 (2), 188 (3), 190.
, (March), 194, 196, 197.
199, 200 (3), 202 (2), 204-207, 209
(3), 214-216, 218, 220, 222 (2), 22.5,
226 (2), 228 (2), 230-234, 237 (2),
239 (3), 241, 242, 244-246, 545.
, (April), 249-251,253,254,
256(2), 260,261, 267(2), 272, 275,
276, 278, 280 (3).
, (May), 307, 310 (2), 320,
336, 338, 359, 587.
(June), 376, 381-383,
387, 393, 398, 399, 404, 405, 410, 412
(2), 413 (3), 416, 420 (2), 421, 423,
425 (2), 433, 437-439, 447, 451.
, references by, 137, 170,308, 531.
, reports of, 42, 44, 206.
, , alluded to, 24,100,154,
169, 176, 188 (2), 237, 278, 490, 536.
, report to, 70.
resolutions of, 2o0.
, seal for, 25.
secretary of, see Coytmor, Rob.,
and Blackborne, Rob.
, services to, 338.
, sittings of, 111, 315.
, thanks to, 150.
, usher to, 583.
, -ivarrants of, 462 (2), 465-474,
476-481.
, , alluded to, 174, 261.
, warrant to, 490.
Admiralty Court, 7, 19, 23, 27, 36, 43, 53, 66,
73, 96, 98, 103, 117, 145, 153, 156,
161, 171, 219, 242, 310, 345, 371, 416,
446, 564.
, bvTsiness in, 245.
, commissions of, 116.
, judge fnivscate of; see Clert,
Dr. Wm., and Walker, Dr. Walter.
, judges delegate of, 11, 50, 51,
53, 60, 73, 75, 97, 143, 155, 156, 160
(3), 198, 198, 209, 214, 253, 299, 310,
320, 344, 380, 398, 416, 433, 454 ; see
also Clerk, Dr.Wm.; Exton, Dr. Thos. ;
Godolphin, Dr. John, and Stephens,
Dr. Wm.
, , certificates of, 66, 310.
Admiralty Court, Judges delegate ol—cont.
, , letter to, 131.
, , opinions of, 69.
, orders of, 315.
, , orders to, 11.
, , , alluded to, 190.
, , references to, 2, 7, 14, 17,
19, 22-24, 33, 36, 4.5,48,66 (2), 76,
87(2), 92, 95, 98 (2), 101-103, 112,
113, 117 (2), 130, 138, 146 (2), 150,
152, 153, 156, 166, 188, 198 (2), 200,
204, 209, 211, 218, 228, 229,249, 250,
275, 302, 311, 333, 350, 378, 382, 383,
391, 393, 398,411, 414,461.
, , reports of, 70, 206.
, , , alluded to, 116,
20.5, 241, 341.
, , salaries of, 245, 246.
, , warrants to, 463-470, 472
(2), 478.
, judgments or proceedings in,
2, 11 (2), 50, 70, 71, 72, 76, 86, 92, 97,
98, 111, 112, 124, 129, l;n (2), 137,
143, 154, 188, 198 (2), 208, 209, 210,
211,219,241,245, 267, 275 (3), 292,
310, 320, 341, 395, 442, 461, 470.
, officers of, 97, 241, 246, 259.
, records of, 259.
, solicitor to, 78 ; see atsoDoris-
laus, Isaac.
, warrant of, alluded to, 71.
Adrian, John, 19.
Afflet, Rich., 113.
Africa, captives in, 99.
African Company, Swedish, 79.
Agar, Robt., letter of, 577.
Ager, Hamblet, 222.
Ahaire, M., 472.
Ainsworth, H., 74.
Aitzema, Sir Leo Ab, 66.
Albertsen or Alderson, Claus or Claes, 147.
Alcock, EUinor, 447.
Aldborough, 583.
, bailiffs of, 272.
bay, letter dated from, 290.
, ships at, to, or from, 287,290
(3), 364.
, letters dated from, 290, 497, 530.
, ordnance at, 510.
road, 570.
, letter dated from, 290.
ship of, 597.
Alderne, Capt. Thos., Navy victualler, 192
565, 582.
, letters of, 406, 499,517, 541,
5,52, 591, 593, 612, 618.
proposal of, 449.
Alderson, Claes, see Albertsen.
Aldington, Hump., 112, 465.
Aldsworth, Robt., 414.
Mr., of Wiltshire, 440.
Aldus, Robt., petition of, 178.
Aldworth, Mr., 280.
GENEEAL INDEX.
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Aleppo, 120.
, consul at, 334.
Aleyn or Allen, Thos., 468, 470.
Alford, Kieh., 60.
Alford Nests (Orfordness), 565.
Algiers, 255.
, Bashaw or Dey at, 134, 255.
, captives in, 99, 118, 119, 134,252,
255, 387, 402, 508.
, , duty for release of, see Argier
duty.
, consul at, 62.
, duana of, 62, 255.
, governor of, 252.
, letters dated from, 62 (2), 252,
255.
, prizes at, 252, 255.
ships to or from, 252, 255.
AlJcant, 94, 152, 163, 245, 428.
, agent at, 287.
, letters dated from, 138, 299.
, ships at, 149, 428, 142.
ships to or from, 285 (2), 299, 317,
407, 409.
Aliens or strangers, 38, 79.
Alkin, Eliz., alias Parliament Joane, 147,484,
490.
, , petition of, 177.
Alkington, Quartermaster, 478.
AUein, Pras., alderman of London, member of
the Council of State, 2, 20, 26, 75, 84
(2), 171, 192, 198 (2), 273, 335, 381,
394, 395, 416.
, , placed on committees, 1, 2 (3),
8, 9 (2), 19, 23 (2), 48, 62, 242, 261.
..-. , Toby, 39.
Allen, Capt. Fras., 373, 533, 557, 575, 577,
582, 591, 611.
, letters of, 283, 559, 579 (2),
591, 693, 595.
, , letter to, 396.
Major 'Fras., 307, 479.
, John, 373.
, Nich., 465.
, Phil., 267.
, Thos., petition of, 150.
, Thos., merchant, see Aleyn.
, Thos., prisoner, petition of, 280.
, Thos., surgeon, petition of, 259.
AUenson, Sir Wm., 397.
Allinsou, Cuthbert, 481.
Allum, Robt., 468.
Alsop, Capt. Roger, Marshal-general of the
Army, 84 (2), 92, 128, 138, 205, 250,
275,320, 328, 469, 562.
, , prisoners in custody of, 128 (2),
170, 211, 212, 250, 278, 341, 354.
, , warrants to, 475, 476.
Alured, Col. Math., governor oi: Ayr, 540,
595, 610 (2), 611.
, , letters of, 500, GOO.
Alvey, Wm., 123.
5.
Ambassadors, agents, or ministers, 161.
, foreign, in or to England, 21, 22,
29, 41 ; see also under the several
countries.
, , letters to, alluded to, 84, 87,97,
99, 102.
, , mass held at houses of, 78,79,
84, 87, 168, 170, 214.
, , reception of, 177.
America, plantations in, 129.
Ames, Jos., 111,465.
Ampthill, CO. Bedford, 442.
Amsterdam, 38, 71, 72, 295, 575.
, letters dated from, 221, 287.
, prisoners at, 287, 288, 316.
, ships at, 403.
ships of, 7, 71, 396, 599.
ships to or from, 305,361,415,462,
558.
Anderson, Major Jno., 489.
, , pass for, 471.
, Joseph, 384, 481.
, Robt., 252.
Anderton, Christ., 435.
Andover, bailiff of, 253, 609.
, Dutch prisoners sent to, 253, 609.
, letter dated from, 609.
Andrewes, Benj., letter of, 450.
, , proposal by, 450.
, John, 579.
, Nath., letter of, 406, 499.
Alderman Thos., 337.
, letter to, 337.
Andrew's day, observed by the Dutch,
105.
Andrews, Danl., 244.
, Peter, petition of, 69.
Anglesea, 433.
Angra in Tercera, 205.
Anguish, Francis, 393.
Anne Piercie (ship), company of, petitions of,
199, 207.
Annesley, Francis, Visct. Valentia, pass for,
459, 462.
, Arthur, pass for, 459.
Anonymous persons, 39, 437.
, commissions to, 73 (2).
, letters of, 346, 507, 574.
, letter to, 403.
Ansley, Ed w., 218.
Antelope, the, crew of, 57.
Anthony Bonadventure (ship), oiEoers, &o. of
petitions of, 48, 83, 93.
Antichrist, 425.
AntJmgame, Thos., 466.
Antwerp, 54, 57, 110, US, 509.
, resident in, 110.
, seal of, 110.
Appledore, co. Devon, 282.
Applutoii, Ciipt. Hon., 4-6, 21, 29-31, 58,
91 (4), 105, IGl, 192, 248, 285, 303,
362, 4')7, 408, 597.
K 11
626
GENERAL INDEX,
Appleton, Capt. Hen. — cont.
,..., letters of, 40, 233, 234.
...., , alluded to, 14.
...., letter to, 19.5.
,..., , alluded to, 98.
...., relation by, 31, 40.
, Jane, 394.
Appleyard, Thos., 559.
Apsley, Sir AUen, 381, 420.
AquUius, Sieur Thilman, 474.
Aranguien, Don Melchior de, 28.
Archangel, Russia, 71.
Archduke, the, see Leopold.
Archer, Capt. Anth., 611.
, , letters of, 611, 616.
, Thos., 581.
, Ann, \?idow of, 581.
Argier or Algiers duty, 68.
Argyle, Marquis of, see Campbell.
Ariens, Jan., 475.
Arkinstall, Thos., 297, 537, 545.
, , petition of, 84.
Armenian goods, 121.
merchants, 286.
Armoury office, see Tower.
Arms, King at. Garter, see "Walker, Sir Edw.
, ancient society practising, 425.
Armstead, Eobt., 469.
Army, forces, or regiments, casual notices of,
passim.
, assessments or taxes for, 207, 340.
, declarations of, 389.
, disbanding of, 114, 620.
, general of, lord, see Cromwell,
Oliver.
, judge advocate for, 406, 410.
, marshal general of, see Alsop, Capt.
Eoger.
, officers or commanders of, 298, 368,
386, 449.
committee of, on the Isle of
Man, 451.
, petitions of, 393, 452, 454.
, officers for regulating, 349.
, payments for, 23, 26, 75, 363.
, preachers to, 337, 338.
, provisions for, 93.
, scoutmaster-general of, 391, 410.
treasurers, see War, treasurers at.
Army Committee, 29 (2), 79. 90, 335, 406,
409, 451, 490.
, letters to, alluded to, 19, 23, 24,
26, 107 (2), 158, 185, 331, 337, 338,
354, 355 (2), 377, 418, 449, 451.
(Subjects referred to, 13,33, 65,
93, 108, 157, 381, 393, 429, 446.
, warrant to, 490.
Arnold, Hen., 483.
, , Douoiball, widow of, 483.
, Jno., 344, 558.
, letters of, 85, 316, 543.
Arnold — cont.
Eich., 380.
, certificate by, 526.
, letter of, 519.
, Mr. 556.
Arnot, Jno., letter of, 274.
Arran Islands, 130.
Arthur, Jno., 472.
, , letters of, 359, 384.
, petitions of, 199, 249.
, John, jun., 472.
, Capt., 284.
, , wife and sister of, 284.
, Vice-admiral of Dorsetshire, 41.
Articles, court of, see War.
Ai-tillery train, 72, 75, 101, 113, 125, 207.
, commissary of, 113.
Arundel Castle, 561.
, letter dated from, 300.
, provisions at, 602.
ships off, 300, 518.
Ascham, Jno. 93, 177.
Ashby, Thos., 485.
, , Eliz., widow of, 485.
Ashe, Bdw., 509.
, , letter of, 508.
, , Mr. 82.
, Eobt., letter of,519.
Ashenhurst, co. Stafford, 248.
Ashley, Wm., 82, 513.
Ashton, Mr., 457.
Ashurst, Col. Jno., bond of, 138.
Aspinall, Ensign Alex., 173, 336, 355.
Assessments, taxes, subsidies, &c., 15, 39, 46,
52 (4), 80, 81, 305, 340, 457.
, commissioners and collectors for, 138,
139, 368.
, , reference to, 139.
, freedom from, 321.
Astell, Wm., 405.
Asty, Mr., preacher, 439.
Atkins, Edw., justice of Common Pleas, 351.
, Eob., 35.
, Saml., 359,464.
, Thos., juur., 248, 471.
, Col., 334.
Atkinson, Cuthbert, 606.
Attorney-general, see Prideaux, Edm.
Atwood, Mr., 65.
Audely, Mr., 440.
Audley, Hugh, 404.
Augier, Een6, late agent in Prance, 28, 64,
102, 138, 245, 486.
Augnion, Count de, see Oungnion.
Austen or Auston, Hen., 486.
widow of, Margerie, 486, 503.
, petition of, 102.
Auton, Geo., 429.
Avery, Saml., 309.
, letter of, 136.
GENERAL INDEX.
627
Axholme, Isle of, committee on, 410.
Axon, Jno., 241, 331, 489, 575.
Axtell, Capt., 255.
Ayfleet, Mr., deputy to serjeant-at-arms, 487.
Ayliflf, Thos., 477.
Ayr, Scotland, 26, 194, 527 (2), 547, 596,
600.
, garrison of, 412, 422 (2).
, governor of, see Alured, Col. Mat.
, letters dated from, 540, 595, 600.
, ships to, 596, 610.
Ayres, Capt., 214.
Ayrshire, 416.
Ayscough, Edw., 256.
Ayscue, Sir George, general of the Fleet, 106,
149, 153, 260, 556, 566, 605.
, , engagements of, with the Dutch,
15, 107, 498, 545, 558.
, , ships or fleet of, 482 (2), 494.
B.
Backwell, Edw., letter of, 538.
Bacon, Fras., Lord Chancellor, medals with
image of, 446.
Nath., 433.
, , letter of, 277.
, Lieut., 428.
, Mr., letter to, 284.
Badelow, Capt. Wm., 531.
Badiley.Capt. Rich., General of the Fleet, Rear-
admiral, 14, 21, 35, 40, 58, 78, 94, 99(2),
118, 134, 137, 149 (2), 153, 164, 192
(2), 201, 202, 213, 214, 223, 225, 230,
233, 234, 236, 254, 255, 285-287, 294,
299, 303, 315, 317, 320, 325, 331, 352,
386, 397 (2), 407, 408, 564, 581, 586,
607, 613.
, , certificates by, 313, 605, 613.
, , letters of, 3, 5,29,30, 52, 84,
105 (2), 132, 133, 148, 161, 189, 195,
201, 324, 326, 352, 394.
, , , alluded to, 91, 99, 106,
137, 200, 320.
, , letters to, 5, 31, 145,213,408.
, , , alluded to, 91, 101, 106.
, , reference to, 386.
, , ships of, 214, 223, 284, 318,
325, 349, 385, 403, 429.
, brother-in-law of, 352.
, .....T, wife of, 104, 106, 406.
Bailiffs, 6, 227, 337, 432.
, warrant to, 355.
Baines, Jeremy, 78.
Baker, Clement, 462, 464.
, Thos., 181,343.
,Wm., 474.
, , deposition of, 355.
, Mr., m, 157, 412.
Baldwin, Mr., 324.
Ballangowne Wood, Scotland, 179.
Ballard, Mich., examination of, 182.
Ballow, Hen., 311.
Balls, Capt. And., commander-in-chief in the
Sound, 35.
, , letters to, 135 (2).
, , killed in action, 213.
Edm., 387, 479.
, Mathew, 519.
Ballyshannon, Ireland, 536.
Balsey Road, Rolling grounds, ships in, 433.
Balthazar, Capt. Wm., 226, 281 (2), 290, 291,
377,423,440,477, 567.
, , Jane, wife of, 291, 423.
Baltic Sea, 366, 480.
Baltimore, Lord, see Calvert.
Bamford, Capt. Jas., 595, 598.
, , letter of, 553.
Banbury, co. Oxford, 386.
Banister, Sir Edw., 236.
, Paul, 33.
Bankes, Major, 556.
Bannatyne, Sir Jas., 473.
, , petition of, 108.
Banona, Jno. de Lassa, see Barrona.
Barbadoes, 54.
, exports to, 460, 471.
, plantations in, 116.
, ships to or from, 37, 50, 111, 114(2),
116, 153, 463, 482 (2), 498, 499, 502,
503, 507, 509, 514, 516.
, taking of, 139.
, travellers to, 153.
Barbary, 44, 53, 118, 119, 339.
, Bashaw of, 134.
; English captives in, 134, 307, 339,
342.
, export of arms to, 474.
, ships to or from, 461.
Barber, Robt., 464.
Mr., of Denver, Norfolk, commission
to, 447.
Bardsey Island, co. Carnarvon, 355.
Barebone, I'raise God, letter to, 386 (3).
Barens, surgeon, 609.
Barfote, Wm., 68.
Bargene, Lord, see Abergavenny.
Barham, Fr., letter of, 500.
Barlngton, Thos., 598.
Barker, Fras., examination of, 376.
, Haggai,483.
Jno., 248.
, Capt. Wm., 63, 214, 610.
, Capt., master of the Blessing, 408.
, Mr., preacher, 439.
Barking, ships of, 594.
Barkstead, Col. Jno., see Berkstead.
Barlow, Geo., 480.
Thos.. 331.
R R 2
628
GENERAL INDEX.
Barnard, Edw., 331, 474.
, Jno., petition of, 531.
Lieut., 301.
Baraardiston, Alex., 189.
, Thos., 70, 122, 195.
Earners, Mr., see Berners.
Barnes, Hen., 538.
, Mich., petition of, 403.
, , Eobt., 562.
, Thos., 467.
, Wm., letter of, 584.
, carrier, 420.
Barnet, Excise commissioner, 414.
Barnstaple, 390, 506.
, agent for, 440.
, impressing seamen at, 241, 304, 329,
526, 585.
, justices of, 561.
.letters dated from, 241, 500, 523,561,
584.
, mayor of, 241, 441, 561.
, mayor and aldermen of, agent of, 390.
, letters of, see Mathew, Thos.
, resident in, 390.
, ships at or from, 106, 514.
, travellers to or from, 241, 571.
Baron, Alex., petition of, 230.
Baron, Lord Chief, see Wylde, John.
Barr, Peter, petitions of, 54, 480.
Barrell, Jno., 414.
Barret, David, 360.
Mathew, 613.
, , Catherine, widow of, 613.
Barrett, Christ., 519.
Barrifere, M., 144, 163, 181, 210, 242, 256,
420, 470.
,,, , committee to meet with, 242.
Barrona or Banona, Juan de Lassa, 341.
, , petitions of, 232, 249, 333.
Barrow, Giles, 498.
, , letter of, 493.
, Hannah, letter of, 513.
Barrowes, Edw., 474.
Bartlet, Edw., 480.
Bartlett, Sam,, 70.
, Capt., letter to, 32.
Barton, Gabriel, 474.
, Mr., of Porchester, 72, 229, 235.
Basbee, Walter, 123.
Basing House, sacking of, 169.
Basket or Baskett, Capt. Jno., 56.
, , letter of, 578.
, , letter to, 297.
, , petition of, 620.
, Anth., 222.
Biiss, Maj. Edw., 26.
, Thos., 262, 556, 565.
, , letter of, 589.
Bassett, Thos., certificate of, 203.
Bate, Jno., 416.
Bates, Dr., 199,488.
Bath, sick and wounded soldiers sent to, 320,
332 (2), 338, 340, 341, 349, 350 (3),
352, 355.
, letters dated from, 591, 617.
, travellers to, 341, 505, 591, 617.
Battee, Wm., petition of, 14.
Battell, Edw., HI.
, ...,.., Jane, wife of, petition of, 111.
Batten, Capt. Eobt., 387.
, , Anne, widow of, 65.
, , , petition of, 387.
Battersea, co. Surrey, 472.
Bawden, Major John, 29, 34.
Baxfordty, co. Suffolk, 439.
Baxter, Jas., 518.
Bayes, Jno., 225.
Bayle, Rich., 381.
Bayley, Paul, 470.
Wm., letter of, 556.
Bayly, Simon, 503.
, forger, 378.
Bayme, Jno., 573.
, Sarah, widow of, 573.
Bayonne, ship from, 173.
Bcachy Head, ships at or near, 173, 186, 191,
530, 531, 537, 549.
Beacon, Jas., letter of, 617.
Beake, Arnold, 47, 406, 466, 479.
Beale, John, 35, 506.
Capt. Thos., 369, 491.
Wm., orphans of, 617.
, auditor of the Mint, 70.
Beamond, Mr., letter of, 258.
Beane, Edw., letter of, 526. .
, Hump., 398.
Beanes, Mrs., 443.
....'.., daughter of, 444.
Bear baiting, 307.
Beard, Maximilian, 299, 301.
Bearc, Eich,, 102, 116, 152.
, Sydney, 27, 28, 47.
Beaumaris or Blumorish, 113, 477, 496, 6b4.
, garrison at, arms, &c. in or from,215,
422.
, letter dated from, 596.
Beaumont, Thos., 416, 479, 539.
Beauvoir, Peter de, 345.
Beck, Phil. Op de, 475.
, Capt. Robt., 353, 356, 550.
, , certificate by, 53%.
, Wm., letter of, 620.
Bedford, Earl of, fens of, adventurers for, 197.
Bedfordshire, 442.
, justices of peace for, 124 (2), 442.
Bedwell, Rich., 398.
Bee, Martha, 382.
Beel, I'eter, 517.
, , letter of, 494.
Begnell, Fras., deposition of, 372.
GENEEAL INDEX.
629
Belchamber, Rich., 236.
, , letters of, 196, 544.
Bell, Jno., 252.
Bellamy, Lieut.-Col. Edw., 510, 517.
, note by, 577.
, Eobt., 464, 517.
Bellegarde, France, 419.
Bellford, DaTid, 278.
Bellot, Capt., 412.
Bemc, Jno., 414.
Bence, Alex., 138, 152, 153, 155, 163, 245,
287, 318, 442.
, , letter of, 299.
, Jno., 147.
, petition of, 153.
, Alderman, 349.
Bendish, Sir Thos., ambassador to Turkey, or
Constantinople, 121, 122, 184, 203,
334, 335.
, , letter to, 119.
Thos., 34.
, , certificate of, 507,
, commission to, 447.
, , letter of, 543.
, , letter to, 511.
Benge, Walter, 490.
Bennet, Capt. Jno., 551.
Thos., 23.
Bennett, Eobt., letters of, 540 (2).
, Col. Rob., member of the Council of
State, 305, 315, 319, 320, 322, 336,
344, 349, 394 (2), 435, 437, 441, 445
(2).
, , placed on committees, 332, 347,
354,394,410,422,451,454.
, Wm., mayor of Chester, letter of,
513.
, , petition of, 391.
Mr., 301, 303.
Benson, Col. Jervis, 406.
Wm., 351.
Benthall, Anth., offer by, 621.
Benton, Mr., preacher, 439.
Benyon, Chas., 469.
Berlseley, Sir Chas., 422.
Berkshire, 172, 205, 307 (2).
, place in, 381.
Berkstead or Barkstead, Col. John, Lieutenant
of the Tower, 55, 60, 65, 98, 138,
158, 168, 214, 216, 223, 224, 245, 251,
263, 272, 274, 294, 304, 349, 351, 369,
377, 395, 401, 404, 416, 445 (2), 472,
477, 479, 484, 591.
, , letters of, 553, 556,586.
, , placed on committees, 304, 328,
338.
, , regiment of, 16 (2), 261,266,
291 (2), 294, 297, 331, 483, 484,
486.
, , warrants to, 261, 459, 492.
Bernard, Edw., 472.
, , petition of, 43, 331.
Bernard — cont.
, Gregory, 314.
, Martin, 465.
Bernardiston, Mr., 197.
Berners, John, 348, 349.
, Josias, 414.
Berry, Jas., commission to, 447
, Toby, .151.
Bertin, Capt. Jno., 4G3.
Berwick on Tweed, 396.
excise in, 91.
, governor of, 396.
, justices of, 510.
, letter dated from, 582.
, mayor of, 510.
, ships at, to, or from, 575, 582.
Berwickshire, sheriff, &c. of, 39.
Best, Hen., 35.
, Jno., 590, 598.
, Rich., 429.
Bethell, Slingsby, petitions of, 230, 249.
Bethum, Fras., 487.
Bett, Wm., 3.
Bevan, Capt. Rowland, 528 (2).
, wife of, 392.
, , letter of, 392.
, Isaac, brother of, 392.
Beveringe or Beyerlyneke, Hieronimus De,
envoy from Holland, 426, 435.
Beverley, Joseph, 382.
Bevon, Jas., letter of, 591.
Bexby, Wm., 597.
Bible, the, 73, 74, 418.
, oficers who seized copies of, letter to,
418.
Bideford, 282, 329, 506, 523, 561.
, mayor of, 441.
Bigg, Edw., petition of, 50.
Biggleston or Biglestone, Peter, 24, 205, 206
(2), 237, 278, 331, 335.
Biggs, Edw., 387.
, Rich., 474,477.
, Thos., 352.
, , petition of, 351.
, , brother-in-law of, 352.
, , Hen., son of, 351 (3).
Timothy, 608.
, Hannah, widow of, 608.
Bilboa, merchants trading to, 226.
, petitions of, 202, 209, 226.
, ships to or from, 209, 226, 235, 389,
475, 509.
, traveller from, 475.
Billers, Capt. Wm., clerk of deliveries in the
Ordnance Office, 83, 610.
, letters of, 505, 535-537,
555, 560, 561.
, , letter to, 599.
Billinghurst, Geo., 424.
Billingsloy, Tiios., 109.
Bindou, co. Dorset, pressing niea iit, 5-17.
630
GENERAL INDEX.
Bingham, Col. John, governor of Guernsey,
15, 22, 23, 33, 83, 112, 310, 318, 345,
524.
, .letter of, 93.
,Mr., 81.
Binnen, Gilbert, 467.
Birch, Col. Thos., 11.
Bird, Hen., 324.
.1 , Major, sheriff of Eoss, 179.
Birkenhead, Edw., 475.
, Isaac, 214, 218, 444, 445, 488.
, .letter oe, 271.
Birket, Mr., justice of peace for Westminster,
322.
Biscay, 68, 467, 494, 502.
Biscoe, Major, 474.
Bishop, Capt. Geo., agent for intelligence, 13,
17, 98, 143, 333, 337, 378 (2), 397,
455.
, , report hy, 378.
, Thomasin, widow of, 413, 582.
, Jno., petition of, 198, 210.
Bishops or prelates, 73, 74.
Biskiner (Biscay ship), 62.
Bisson, Rachel, 350-
Blackart, Edw., 466.
, Wm., 466.
Blackborne, Peter, 402.
, Rob., secretary to the Navy Com-
mittee and Admiralty Committee, 150,
194, 290, 307, 332, 356, 396, 567.
, , account by, 53.
, , letters of, 212, 213, 527, 528,
534, 535, 536, 556, 557, 559, 561, 563,
578, 581, 586, 600, 608, 611.
, , , alluded to, 145, 199.
, letters to, 57, 105, 107, 118,
153, 172, 182, 187 (2), 192, 199 (2),
203, 227, 235, 243, 261, 268, 269, 276,
285, 286, 289 (2), 292, 293, 298, 303,
307, 308, 319, 338 (2), 347, 352, 353,
357, 359, 365, 384, 385, 392, 397, 400,
407, 418, 425, 426, 437, 509, 514, 515,
518, 519, 521, 526-529, 531-533, 535-
540, 542-551, 553-564, 566-569, 571,
574, 576, 579, 581, 582, 584, 585, 589
(2), 591, 596 (2), 599-604, 607-609,
612, 613, 616,618, 620.
, , payments to, 482, 491.
, , placed on committee, 319, 328.
, , report by, 339 (2).
, , warrant to, 489.
, , brother of, 514, 549, 550, 559,
620.
, , wife of, 235.
Blackburn, Jas., 151.
Blackenburrow, ships at, 388.
Blackewell, Christ., 537.
Blackman, Anne, 410.
Blackmore, S., letter of, 582.
, Wm., 381.
Blackness, ships at or near, 186, 191, 212,
537.
Blackwall, 395.
, ships at, 493, 504, 516, 523, 529.
Blaekwell, Capt. John, jun., treasurer-at-
war, 164, 210, 292, 301, 363, 371.
, , letter to, 208.
Blades or Blaydes, Jas., 233, 286.
' , , letters of, 554, 583.
, , petitions of, 233, 286.
Blagg, Capt. Edw., 35, 186, 514, 522, 533,
535, 547.
, , commission to, 462.
, , letter of, 547.
, , letter to, 269.
Blaiciday, Robt., 251.
Blake, Capt. Ben., 132, 167.
, Geo., 541.
, Capt. Geo., 488.
, , Sarah, widow of, 488.
, Jas., petition of, 199.
, Capt. Robt, of the Hampshire, 228.
, Col. Rob., general of the Fleet, mem-
ber of the Council of State, 1-3, 7, 10,
(3), 11 (2), 37, 41, 50, 58, 84, 94, 135,
149, 150, 272, 372, 388, 391, 473, 488,
508 (2), 515, 540, 581, 589.
, certificate by, 206.
, , engagements of, with the Dutch,
9,212, 213,559.
, , illness of, 199, 213, 217, 218,
224.
, letters of, 115, 323, 373, 389,
392, 396 (2), 399 (2),* 403, 427 (3),
496, 512, 513, 520, 530, 597, 599, 609,
611, 616.
, , , alluded to, 2, 10, 11, 24,
38, 115.
, letters to, 308, 456, 526.
, , , alluded to, 2, 8, 10-12,
18, 48, 166, 222.
, , salary to, 169.
, secretary to, 71, 132, 290.
, , ships or fleet of, 1 (2), 11, 17,
32, 34, 205, 212,213, 237, 316,401,
419, 428, 473, 486, 498, 501, 515.
, , warrants of, 459, 469 (2), 470
(2).
, , , alluded to, 413.
, Capt. Sydrach, 550.
, Thos., 539.
, Wm., 351.
, Major, 132.
Blasquets or Blaskets, the, near Ireland, 494.
Blaydes, Jas., see Blades.
Blayuey, Lady Jane, 489.
Bleake, Jno., 387.
, , petition of, 163.
, , Mary, wife of, 387.
Blincoe, Wm., 478.
Blomer, Eras., 872.
* The second of these letters is wrongly placed, the true date is June 28.— Ed.
GENERAL INDEX.
631
Blondeau, Pierre, 280, 311, 349.
Blood, rain of, 441.
Blount, Anne, countess of Newport, pass for,
470.
, "Wingfield, letter of, 139.
, Lieut.-Col., 178,402.
Blowfield or Bloyfield, Capt. Isaiah, 338.
, , letter of, 597.
Blojes, Saml., mayor of Penrhyn, letter of,
512.
Blumorish, see Beaumaris.
Blundel, John, 585.
, , letter of, 606.
, Mr., clerk of the Check of the Reso-
lution, 357.
Blunden, John, petition of, 42.
Boate, Mrs., 308, 564.
, brother of, 564.
Boden, Wm., 194.
Bodham, Capt. Thos., 415.
, Wm., 467.
Body, John, 612.
, Anne, widow of, 612.
Boeve, Wm., 460.
Boldrow, Greo., 413.
, Jas., 413.
Bolt, Andrew, 232.
Bob., 63.
Bolton, Mr., placed on committee, 363.
Bonadventure, the, loss of, 608, 612, 616.
Bond, Denis, member of the Council of State,
75, 100, 129, 172, 198, 228, 237,
336.
, , placed on committees,2 (3), 9,
19, 45, 62, 113, 160, 199, 216, 228.
, John, of Minehead, 536.
, Nich., 157,415.
, , instructions for, 429-432.
, Kich., 147.
Bonfellow, Thos., petition of, 175.
Bonnel or Bonnell, Tobie, 242, 311, 351, 474
(2).
, , letter of, 565.
Bonnell, Benj., Swedish ambassador, 185, 193,
198, 203, 231, 342.
, , commissioners to meet, 207,
276, 342.
Capt. David, 21.
, , petition of, 7.
Bonner, Jno., letter of, 566.
Alderman of Newcastle, 423.
, Capt., 103, 533.
Books, 70, 103, 273, 298, 305, 365, 370, 420,
487.
of accounts, 285, 294, 430, 441, 565.
, ofBcial, 208, 225, 270, 304, 305, 357
(2), 361, 392, 393, 456, 478, 507, 541,
548, 562, 565, 567, 569, 570, 587, 588
(2), 592, 593, 596, 601, 602, 605, 606,
609, 613 (2), 617.
, printing of, 78.
, treasonable and seditious, 78, 99, 102.
Books, titles of, viz. :
Arithmetic, treatise on, 424.
Astrology, work on, 69.
Bible, 73, 74, 81, 390, 395, 418.
Carlyle's CromweU, 386.
King, the late, work on, by Milton,
250.
Mare Clausum, 144, 259, 486.
Mercurius Britanuicus, 78 (2), 88.
News' books, 119.
Reasons why the Supreme, &c., 436.
Two noble kinsmen, 420, 436.
Boone, Thos., 101, 154, 205, 206.
Boor, the Great, (Van Tromp), 409.
Booth, Robt., 298.
, , wife of, 298, 299.
Borde, Phil., letter of, 609.
Bordeaux, 77, 144, 163, 168, 178, 198, 231,
242, 247, 259, 340, 343, 436, 509.
, siege of, 419.
Bordeaux or Bourdeaux, M. de, 53, 88, 131,
147, 156, 158, 166, 193, 195, 198, 231,
233, 259, 260, 267, 311, 348, 473, 476,
479.
, commissioners of Council to
meet, 56, 175, 190, 204, 230, 240, 242,
260, 275, 333, 348.
, , horses for, 343.
, , wine for, 463.
Boreman, Capt., 13.
Borlase, Sir Jno., 344.
Boscheart, Geo., 475.
Bostook, Mr., 110.
Boston, letter dated from, 546.
mayor of, letter of, 546.
, mayor, aldermen, &c. of, petition of,
206.
, residents in, 421.
, ship of, 193.
, ships to or from, 283, 546, 556, 557,
568, 589.
Boswell, Major Hump., 126, 214, 216, 223.
, , Hen., brother of, 214.
Boulogne, 186.
Bouloy, M. de, 466.
Boulton, Dan., pass for, 460.
Bourchier, Sir John, member of the Council
of State, 147, 245.
, , placed on committees, 63, 97,
199, 216, 242.
, Jno., 349. *
Bourdeaux, M. de, see Bordeaux.
Bourke or Burgh, Col. Wm., 19, 21, 161, 273,
304.
, , wife and servants of, 21.
Bourue, Capt. Jno., 232, 274, 282, 283, 396,
534.
, , letters of, 514, 544.
, Major Nich., Navy Commissioner and
Bear Admiral, 44, 142, 150, 173, 174,
179-183, 199, 235, 251-255, 265, 269,
290, 297, 300, 306, 312, 314 (2), 324,
328, 338, 348, 354, 364, 372, 400, 40),
632
GENERAL INDEX.
Bourne, Major Mch., Nary Commissioner and
Eear Admiral — cont.
403 (2), 406, 407, 425 (2), 428, 437,
510, 515, 521, 528, 536, 538, 552, 553,
557, 559, 567, 569, 578, 593, 595, 596,
602, 609, 613, 615, 621.
, , letters of, 179, 182, 184 (2),
186,229,231,232, 265 (2), 269, 274
(3), 276, 277, 279 (3), 283, 290 (2),
313, 314, 318, 384, 385, 514, 515 (2),
518, 520, 531 (2), 533, 534, 537, 542,
544, 551, 556, 575, 578, 592, 595 (2),
696,606, 608,614, 618.
.letters to, 284, 395, 534, 543,
545, 573.
, alluded to, 284, 314, 580,
581.
, , salary of, 169.
, , wife of, 277.
Bouthe, Ttos., 406.
Bovey, Christ., 480.
Bow, Wm., 459.
Bowen, Edw., letter of, 293.
, , wife of, 293.
, Peter, Capt., petition of, 193.
, Peter, Lieut, of the Garland, 20, 42,
483.
, Thos., letter of, 287.
Bower, Mr., of Burlington, 579.
Bowerman, Capt., 405.
Bowers, Anne, 106, 485.
, Ealph, 485:
, Mr., 291.
Bowes, Roht., 246.
Bowie, Roht., 545.
Bowles, Chas., letter of, 505.
, Mr., clerk in Chancery, 131.
Bowrey, Thos., 603.
Bowyer, Roht., 557.
Boy, Raty, 103.
Boyle, Richard, Earl of Cork, 20.
, John, Lord Broghill, 393.
Boynton, Col., 529.
Boys, Jno., letter of, 621.
Braban, Wm., 476.
Bracey, Jno., 434.
Bracket, Adam, 466.
Braderedge or Bratheridge, Thos., 557, 578.
, , children and mother of, 557.
, , Katherine, widow of, 557, 578.
Bradish, Josh., 561, 604, 610.
, father and wife of, 604.
Bradley, Jno., 343.
, Roht., 479.
Bradshaw, John, or lord, member of the
Council of State, 91, 161, 205, 209,
215,216,237,346, 367,451; see also
Council of State, presidents of.
, , letters to, 24, 176.
, , placed on committees, 2, 7-9,
14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 39, 40, 125 (2),
190, 199, 218, 263, 273.
, , notes, drafts, &c. of, 164, 259.
Bradshaw, John — coiit.
, , references to, 116, 209, 215,
245.
, Rich., agent at Denmark and Ham-
burg, 11, 54, 112, 113, 131, 171, 200,
214, 244 (2), 254, 256, 311, 325 (3),
333, 346, 466, 471, 488, 587.
, , letters of, 295, 365.
, , , alluded to, 19, 50, 101,
131, 152, 194.
, , letters to, alluded to, 11, 112,
187, 310, 333.
Bramble, Lawrence, 403.
Brames, Jas., 168.
Brandley, Capt. Wm„ 181, 223, 488, 568.
, lette,rs of, 578, 591.
Brandling, John, 416.
, letters of, 558,570.-
Brandrlff, Hen., 363.
Brandy, 493.
Brangwine or Brangwin, John, 35, 227, 459,
555, 558.
, , letter of, 558.
Bransby, Christ., 117.
Branspeth Park, timber felled in, 136.
Brasier, Wm., 248.
Brass guns, 183, 229, 232, 241, 372, 486, 500
(2), 501, 503.
Bratheridge, see Braderidge.
Bratle, Jno., 70 (3).
Braxton, Mr., 236.
Bray, Geo., 460.
Bray, co. Berks, inhabitants of, petition of,
205.
Brayne, F., 489.
, Jno., 492.
Braynes, Col., 234.
Brazil, 62, 146.
Breakes, Mr., 122.
Breconshire, 320, 321, 424, 466.
, Chief Justice for, 451, 481.
, mayors, justices, &c. of, letter to,
321.
Bremen, 331.
, letters from, 322, 331.
Brent, Wm., 360, 451, 476.
Brereton, Sir Wm., member of the Council
of State, 138, 196, 276, 346, 451.
) , placed on Committees, 181,
346.
Brest, Dutch commissioner at, 203.
, English prisoners at or from, 67, 68.
• •••, , pirate of, 599; see also Balthazar,
Capt.
ships of, 41, 67, 521, 591.
, ships to and from, 67, 173, 291, 361,
526.
Bretland, Jno., 401.
Bretons, the, 68.
Brett, Hen., 185.
, Ignatius, bond of, 177.
, Jno. 589.
GENERAL INDEX.
633
Bretton, Spencer, consul at Smyrna, letter to,
121.
Brewster, Fras., 415.
, John, 415.
, Capt. Joseph, letter of, 594.
, , commission to, 447.
, Robt, 415.
, printer, 320.
Brioe [Martin], 310, 311, 382, 421, 473.
Bridge, Wm., letter to, 543.
Bridges, Chas., 476.
, Noah, 424.
Bridlington, 358.
Bay, ships at or to, 316, 322, 323,
583.
, letters dated from, 322, 323.
, resident at, 579.
Bridport, impressing men at, 226.
, letter dated from, 226.
Bridgwater, 304, 329, 585.
Briggs, Thos., 62.
, Wm., 530.
, Col., 377.
Brighton, ships at, 306.
Brill, the, ships at, 395.
Bristol, 26, 69, 85, 95, 151, 448, 477.
Bay, 329.
Castle, 76, 89, 92,280.
, citizens of, 349.
, comnaissioners of customs at, 519.
, constables of, 337.
, garrison of, 76,89,215.
, governor of, see Scroope, Col.
, impressing men at, 234, 241, 316,
317, 329, 347, 349, 448, 501.
, inhabitants of, 234, 377.
, justices of, 329.
, letters dated from, 234, 292, 305,
308 (2), 329, 337, 347, 348, 493 (2),
499, 501, 539, 543, 547, 549, 552, 560,
563 (2), 572 (2), 599, 600, 611, 612,
615.
, magistrates of, 234.
mayor of, 28, 234, 241, 317, 329,
497, 501.
men, 241.
, merchant adventurers of, petition of,
153.
, merchants of, 290, 421, 460, 475.
, post house in, letter dated from,
361.
powder from, 260.
, prisoners in, 448. •
, prize officers at, 497.
, provisions at or from, 361.
residents in, 492, 536, 538, 614.
, sheriff of, 196.
, ships of, 470.
, ships at, to, or from, 194, 199, 202
(2), 203, 223, 317, 323, 329, 347,
348, 465, 471, 475, 497, 549, (2), 560,
563, 565, 572, 575, 583, 611, 612.
Bristol — cont.
, travellers to or from, 513, 519.
, troops .It, to, or from, 95 (2), 347,
485, 491.
, victualler or commissioner at, see
Powell, Jas.
Brittany, 89, 290, 509.
Britton, Lawrence, 410.
Broad, Hen., 157, 415, 425, 429.
, , instructions for, 429, 432.
Brock, Mr., 504.
Brocke, Capt. Jas., 618.
Broghill, lord (Boyle, John), 393.
Bromehead, Hen., 35,
Bromley, Geo., 421.
Brookes, Lord, see Greville.
, Col., 215, 346, 455.
, , wife of, 346.
Brooks or Brook, Thos., letters of, 540, 545,
561, 604, 609.
, Wm., 482 (2).
Brown, or Browne, Capt. Arnold, 551.
, letters of, 561, 562.
, Charles, 446.
, Eliz., 351.
, Geo., 486, 563, 506, 539.
, Godfrey, 467.
,Hen., 571.
, , mother of, 571.
, John, 412, 480.
, , letter of, 561.
, John, gunfounder, 533.
, , petitions of, 194,275.
, Major-Gen. John, 224.
, Martha, 480.
■ , Miles, letter of, 553.
, Ealph, 248.
, Eobt., letter of, 571.
.Roger, 538.
, Rich., victualler at Pembroke, 26,
83, 93, 194.
, Theop., 478, 489.
, Thos., petitions of, 177, 207, 229.
...., , brothers and sisters of, 229.
, , father of, 229.
, Dr. Thos., 121.
, Capt. Zachary, 77, [160, 383, 461
(3).
, Capt., 406.
, Major, 191.
, Mr., widow of, 178.
Browning, Jeffrey or Geoffry, 476.
, John, 48.
Lawrence, 469.
, gunner, 35.
, of Ireland, prisoner, 354 (3), 360,
387.
Bruges, 443.
, ship of, 495.
Brunswick cloth, 459.
634
GENERAL INDEX.
Bryan, Mr., 284.
Bryar, Jos., 344.
Bryar or Brier, the (ship), commander of,
letter to, 401.
, warrants to, 475, 480.
Buchardt, Peter, 72.
Buck, Jno., 485.
, Susan or Susanna, ■wido'jf of,
106, 485.
Buckingham, Duke of, see Villiers, Geo.
Buckinghamshire, justices of peace of, 452.
Buckland, Jno., 372.
Buckston, CO. Derby, 248.
Buckworth, Mr., 334.
Budd, Thoa., 147.
, Mr., proctor of the Admiralty Com'
mittee, 241.
Bughie's Hole, 509.
Bull, Saml., letter of, 690.
Bull-baiting, 307.
Bullard, Edw., 415.
Bullen, Thos., 534.
Buller, Col. Anth., 441.
Col. John, 20.
Bullion, 70 (2).
taken prize, 436.
Bullock, Nath., 448.
Bullock Koad, Dublin, letter dated from,
579.
, ship in, 579.
Bulstrode, Edw., 473.
Thos.. letters of, 90,251,252,256 (2),
270 (3J.
, Judge, 433.
Bun or Bunu, Capt. Thos., 373, 557.
, letters of; 557, 558, 586.
Bunckley, Rich., 239.
Bunford, Capt., 261,
Burch, Col. Jno., 620.
Burgess, Thos., 558.
Burgh, Ulik de. Earl of Clanricard, 150, 163,
304, 348 (2), 436, 445 (3), 476.
Nich., 70.
, Col. Wm., see Bourke.
Burke, Mary, widow, 446.
Burket, preacher, 439.
Burlington, 255, 258.
, garrison at, 583.
letters dated from, 531, 579, 619.
ships at, to, or from, 357, 359, 548
(2), 579, 619.
, ships of, 304.
Burnage, ships of, 463.
Burnhara haven, 556.
Barren, Jas., 101, 465, 466.
, Capt. Wm., Governor of Mersey
Island, petition of, 203.
, Mr., 412.
Burrod, Wm., 466.
Burrowes, Nath., 183.
Burston, co. Stafford, 248.
Burt, Anth., 219, 225, 345.
Burton, Major John, 446.
, , Mary, widow of, 446.
Maj or Wm ., governor of Yarmouth,
195, 452, 483, 526, 577, 582, 589, 591
(2), 602.
, , letters of, 316, 359 (2), 510,
513, 516, 521, 527, 540, 543 (2),
552, 555, 570, 572, 573, 576, 578, 579,
581, 582 (2), 585, 587, 589, 591, 592,
594, 595, 598, 599, 601, 602, 606, 608,
611, 612.
, Mr., 563.
, surgeon, 424.
Bushell, Edw., 63, 205, 206, 433, 474, 520.
, , letter of, 509.
, report by, 206.
, Jno., 433.
, Thos., 446, 481.
Mr., 615.
Buskill, Capt., 223.
Butler, Elizabeth, Countesa of Ormond, grant
for, 145.
Joseph, 343.
, Moses, 471.
, Justice, 226.
, Major, 470.
Butt, Jno., depositions of, 813, S14.
Butter, price of, 443.
Buttle, Jas., 340.
Button, Capt. Edm., 548.
.letter of, 514.
, Mrs., 548.
Byard, Chas., 479.
, Hen., 343.
Byat, Theop., 343.
Byfield, Nath., 381.
Bynion, Mr., 350, 476.
Byron, Richard, Lord Byron, 420.
Byworth, Katherine, 488.
C.
Caarloff, Hen., 79, 130.
Caeket, Stephen, 320, 344.
Cade, Capt., 56.
Cadiz, letter dated from, 435.
, ships at, to, or from, 134,148,203,
299, 428, 435, 475.
Cadman, Hen., 582.
, Herbert, 589.
, , letter of, 533.
Capt. Jas., letters of, 545, 553.
, , letter to, 616.
Cadney, Marg., 394.
Cairo, consul at, 120.
Calabria, ships at, 133.
GENERAL INDEX.
635
Calais, 27, 194, 302, 436 (2).
Castle, 352.
Dutch fleet, off, 179, 183, 356, 499.
, governor of, 20.5, 311.
, ships at or .near, 227, 314, 358, 359,
593.
, ships of, 195, 302, 352.
, ships to or from, 247, 267,305,310,
608, 616.
Galoot or Colcot, Marg., 155, 369.
Caley, Jacob, 455.
Callhurne Eoad, letter dated from, 547.
Callis, Manley, 591.
, , letters of, 507, 622.
Calverd, Thos., 270.
Calvert (Cecil ?), Lord Baltimore, petition of,
343.
Giles, 320.
, Mr., 470.
Cambridge, 302.
Cambridgeshire, excise in, farming of, 270.
, fens in, 447.
, place in, 355.
, residents in, 355, 356.
Camby, Saml., 471.
Camel, Hugh, 383, 395.
Campbell, Archibald, Marquis of Argyle, 241,
266, 540.
Camphire, import of, 125.
Canary Isles or Canaries, 62.
, ships to or from, 69, 151, 327, 436,
467, 468, 469, 502, 580.
wine, 239.
Cann or Canne, Eobt., 421, 470.
, Wm., 460.
, Mr., 426.
Canne, Jno., 395.
Cannings, Rich., certificate of, 574.
, , letter of, 568.
Cannock, co. Stafford, 248.
Canterbury, Dutch and other prisoners sent to,
187 (2), 209, 216, 260, 585.
, , allowance to, 187.
, letters dated from, 533, 535, 546.
, mayor of, 187, 209, 260, 581, 585,
617.
, sicli and wounded at, 617.
Cardie, Capt., 59.
Cardiff Castle, troops in, 95.
Cardiff, the, commander of, warrant to, 480.
Cardiganshire, 423.
, prothonotary for, 424.
Carew, John, member of the Council of State,
289, 305, 337, 343 (2), 350, 387, 396,
452.
, , letters of, 289, 548.
, , letters to, 289, 501, 510.
, , placed on committees, 342, 343,
387 (2), 421, 451, 452.
Carey, Henry, Viscount Falkland, 322.
Caribee Islands, ships from, 498.
Carie, Mr., 497.
Carisbrooke Castle, 12, 339.
, letters dated from, 65, 141, 142,
162.
Carleton or Carlton, John, petitions of, 48.
331.
Carlingford, 93, 482 (2).
Carlisle, 547.
, ammunition from, 246, 247, 550.
> Earl and Countess Dowager of, see
Hay.
, letter dated from, 547.
, posts to or from, 449.
Carlisle, Roger, 490.
Carlton, Jno., see Carleton.
Carlyle, Thos., edition of Cromwell's letters
by, 386.
Carmarthen, 423.
, prisoner at, 273.
, sheriff of, 273.
Carmarthenshire, 423.
, prothonotary for, 424.
Carnarvon, 113.
, garrison of, 113, 224.
Carnarvonshire, 433.
, Bardsey Island in, 355.
Carnwath, Earl of (Dalzell, Gavin), 224.
Carr, Col, Jas., 620.
, Wm., 460.
Carrickfergus, 425, 536.
Carter, Edw., surveyor-general of works, 15.
, payments to, 482, 490.
, , petition of, 199.
, John, 32, 313.
, , letters of, 287, 306.
, Col. Jno., 355.
, Wm., certificate by, 537.
Carteret, Joshua, 325, 438.
, Dr. Phil., 55, 200.
Carthagena, 94, 245, 299.
Cartwright, Mr., 285, 332.
Caryll, Joseph, 74.
, Capt, 131.
Caseres, Simon de, 98, 166, 194, 209, 211,
275, 618.
, , petition of, 378.
Casson, Edm., letters of, 62, 252.
Casteel, Mich., 381.
Castle, Robt., 447.
Cater, Mr., 412.
Catro, Thos., 335.
Catts, David, letter of, 576.
Catwater, letter dated from, 513.
, ships in, 502, 506, 513.
Causton, Miles, 250, 471.
Caux, Jas. de, 20.
Cavaliers, 291, 419.
Cavendish, Elizabeth ? Countess of Newcastle,
pass for, 467, 469.
.Charles, Viscount Mansfield, 422, 435.
636
GENERAL INDEX.
Caversham Bridge, 649.
Cawley, Wm., member of the Council of
State, 28.
, , placed on committees, 16, 28,
38, 152.
Cawood, CO. York, 255, 457, 458.
Cecil, William:, Earl of Salisbury, member of
the Council of State, 47.
, , placed on committees, 41, 48,
137, 180.
Ceremonies, master of, see Fleming, Sir
Oliver.
Cezi, M. de, 245.
Chadburne, Thos., 472.
Chadwell, Anne, 471.
, Saml., letter of, 528.
Challoner, Jas., 126.
.., , Thos., member of the Council of
State, 1, 45 (2), 109j 141, 170 ; see also
Fleet, the. Commissioners sent to, and
Council of State, presidents of.
, placed on committees, 2 (2),
38, 41, 48, 51, 84, 117, 180, 181.
Chamberlain, Thos., 168.
, , petition of, 169.
Chambers, Ann, 469, 471.
, Stephen, 597.
Champante, Jno., 240.
Chancery, clerk in, 131.
, Court of, 431.
Office, 458.
Chandler, Geo., 21.
, , petition of, 7.
Channel, the, 23, 48, 58, 89, 95, 173, 188,
231, 245, 254, 255, 278, 289, 315, 317,
327, 361, 433, 495. 496, 498, 500, 502,
508, 509, 511, 517, 519 (2), 526, 529,
530, 568, 584, 596, 611, 616.
Chaplin, Capt., 23, 32, 156.
Chapman, Capt. Edm., 180, 217, 260, 286,
327, 328, 459 (2), 461, 568.
, , letters of, 384, 389, 403 (2),
579, 581, 582, 585, 586, 592, 593, 603,
608.
Charente, river of, ships in, 231.
Charles I., or the late King, 69, 159, 269,
339,367, 368.
, aid to 24.
, arms of, 221.
, army of, officers in, 400.
, children of, 162, 164, 221.
, commission of, 212.
, creditors of, 27,381.
, executioner of, 339.
, goods or personal estate of, 27, 417,
4.54 (2).
, , trustees tor sale of, 26, 72, 78,
333, 454 (2).
, lands of, or crown lands, 72, 78, 452
(2), 455, 598.
, , sale of, 63, 171.
, , , payments from, 282, 298,
337.
Charles I., lands of, or crown lands, sale of —
cont,
, , , treasurers for, 397, 405.
, , , , , orders to, 282, 298.
, , , trustees for, 452.
, officers of, 400.
, Parliament of, 375.
1 party of, 169.
, revenues of, 421.
, seizure of the five members by, 24.
, sons of, see Charles II., James, Duke
of York, Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
, warrant of, alluded to, 23.
Charles II., or the King, 73, 102, 133,221,
222.
arms of, 221, 222.
, army of, invasion by, 207.
, as Prince of Wales, lands of, see
Charles I., lands of, or Crown lands.
, as King of Scotland, 317, 340, 419.
, brothers of, see James, Duke of York,
Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
, commissions of, 72, 73, 291.
, drinking health of, 372.
, Lord Chamberlain to, 340,
, Master of the Horse to, 340.
, party, friends, or forces of, 41, 466.
, petition to, 73.
, rebellion against, 73.
, servants of, wives and widows of,
petition of, 333.
, services to, 73.
Chase, Nath., letters of, 568, 608.
Chatham, 23, 306, 384, 523, 524, 539, 558,
565, 569, 582, 620, 621.
, Admiralty Commissioners at, 117.(2),
130, 264, 512.
, letters to, 84, 191, 510, 519.
chest at, 512.
, , officers of, 334, 401.
, clerk of the check at, see Pett, Capt.
Phineaa.
, clerk of the survey at, see Hay ward,
Capt. E.
dock, 547, 582, 600, 620.
dockyard, 381.
, Dutch prisoners sent to, 392,606,607.
Hill, letters dated from, 510, 518 (2),
552-528.
, house at, 322, 552.
, housekeeper at, 472.
, lands in, 598.
- letters dated from, 22, 206, 227, 231,
232, 370 (2), 384, 389, 493 (2), 496
(2), 498, 499, 502, 504-506, 508-510,
512-517, 520, 521, 525,527, 528, 531
(2), 533, 535, 539, 540, 542, 547, 552,
657, 659, 560, 663 (2), 566, 567, 569,
573, 575, 577, 682, 585, 596 (2), 600,
603-605, 607, 608, 612, 613, 616 (2),
618 (3).
mariners at or sent to, 321, 510, 529,
595.
GENERAL INDEX.
637
Chatham — conl.
.master attendant at, 246, 537, 615,
618.
, master shipwright at, see Taylor, Capt.
John.
, , assistant to, 466, 496.
, mast makers at, 565.
, navy commissioner at, see Pett,
Peter.
, officers at, 89, 266, 389, 472, 508 (2),
515, 524, 531 (2), 540, 556, 565.
, ordnance and stores at or from, 384,
389, 501, 504, 522, 532, 537, 648, 601,
618.
, embezzlement of, 621.
, residents in, 616.
, ship Fairfax burnt at, 325-227, 229,
231,232 (2),239(2),247, 552, 565.
, ships at, to, or from, 22, 84, 169, 179,
183, 184, 227, 232, 246, 312, 349, 384,
389, 396, 399, 493, 498, 502, 603, 508
(2), 510, 512, 514, 515, 518, 521, 535,
537, 541 (2), 542, 544, 562, 682, 585,
595, 696 (2), 601, 603 (2), 605, 607,
613, 616, 618.
, , built or fitted out at, 89,470(2),
496, 512, 542, 565, 584, 600 (2), 615.
timber in or for, 191, 562.
.travellers to or from, 229, 484, 515,
518, 541.
, victuals at, 34, 586.
Chaworth, Jno., 199, 476.
, , petition of 203.
Cheadle, co. Stafford, 248.
Chedleton, co. Stafford, 248.
Cheeseman,.Mr., 310.
Chellingworth, S., letter of 586.
Chelmsford, Essex, 59, 65.
Chelsea College, prisoners in, 138, 170, 182,
194, 206, 20G, 208, 215, 245, 273, 278.
Chelston, Thos., see Chilstone.
Cheney, Capt. Thos., 283, 473.
, , letters of, 530, 583.
Cheshire cheese, 483, 489, 603.
, gentry and justices of, 345, 346.
, inhabitants of, 345.
, , money raised by, 345, 346.
, , , committee for repayment
of, 346, 346.
, , , orders by, 345, 346.
, places in, 401, 404.
, residents in, 346.
, travellers to, 346.
Chesson, Capt., killed in action, 214.
Chester, 32, 36, 113, 176, 228, 271, 312, 595.
, alderman of, 497.
castle, 38, 303.
, commander-in-chief of, 303.
, gamson at, 345.
, , arms, &c., in or from, 215,
422.
....governor of, letter to, alluded to,
303.
Chester, governor of — coiit.
, , warrants to, 474, 478.
impressing seamen at. 228.
, justices of peace for, 228, 345. 346.
.._ letter to, 346.
, letters dated from. 228. 498, 499. 512
(2). 513, 514, 526. 562. 589. 610.
, marshal of, see Davenport, Wm.
, mayor of. 219. 228, 391, 513.
, money sent to, 480. 588.
ordnance from, 496, 500.
, port of, ships in, 36.
, '. , officers of, 28.
, posts to or from, 368, 449.
prisoners in, to, or from, 92. 16S, 1 70.
219,322,487.
, ropemakers in, 511.
, sessions at, 345.
:.., sheriff of, 322.
....'....., ships at, to, or from, 480, 501, 512.
514, 595, 595 (2), 610.
, travellers to or from, 3, 483, 489,
536.
, victualler at, see Walley, Chas.
water, 26, 514, 604.
, West, letters dated from, 589, 590.
Chesterfield, Earl of, see Stanhope.
Chetwind, Jas., 483, 492.
Chichester, 436, 546.
, Dutch prisoners sent to, 228, 233,
(3), 236, 239 (2). 247, 260.
mayor of. 233, 235. 239 (2).
, ships of. 468.
Chidley, Saml., 383.
Child. Afr., 400.
Chillendon. Capt., 423.
Chilstone or Chelston, Thos.. 2, 17, 228. 229,
350.
Chilworth Mills, 551, 553.
Chiswick, Jno., 518.
Chiverton, Alderman Rich., 49 7.
Cholmley. Sir Hugh. 529.
Chowne or Choune. Hen.. 137. 386. 394.
, , petitions of, 149, 397.
.Thos., 540.
Christohurch, mariners at, 516.
Christian. Capt. Edw., 241.
Christian communion, 549.
religion, 74.
Christ's church, lecture at, 492.
Christians, 120. 288. 389. 409.
Chune, Hen., see Chowne.
Chute, Mr., 225.
Cinque ports, 22, 79, 218 (2).
Claiborne, Wm., 60.
Clanricard, Earl of, see Burgh. Nioh. de.
Clapcot, CO. Berks, 172.
Clarence, Lionel, Duke of, 221.
Clark, Clarke, or Clerk, Geo., senior, 472.
,Geo., 414,510.
, letter of, 570.
638
GENERAL INDEX.
Clark — co7tt.
, Isaac, 118.
, Capt. John, of Guernsey, 270,415,
437.
, Col. John, 322, 341, 372, 445, 454.
, , placed on committeeg, 350, 393,
416.
, Reynold, 380.
Capt. Roht., of the Reserve, 55, 314,
316, 426, 427, 456, 495, 546, 552, 601,
602.
letters of, 247, 312, 352, 359,
432, 494, 541, 544, 547, 549, 595, 600,
607, 608, 611, 612, 616.
, , letter to, 427.
, Solomon, 35.
Thos., 248, 443.
, Youratt, widow of, 592.
, Capt. Thos., 550.
, Dr. Wm., Admiralty judge, and 2nd
judge advocate, 92, 206, 209, 246,
266.
, , report of, 70.
, , salary of 245, 245.
Capt., 136,261.
Mr., 455.
Clayton, co. Lancaster, resident at, 435.
Clear, Cape, ships to or from, 262, 494.
Clements, Gregory, letter of, 539.
Hugh, 558.
, letter of, 619.
Nich., letter of, 599.
, Thos., letter of, 521.
Cleoment, Wm., 485.
Clerk, see Clark.
Clerks, see Ministers.
Clerkson, Phil., 616.
, , Dennis, widow of, 616.
Cleveland, Earl of, see Wentworth.
Cleypoole, Jno., commission to, 447.
Clinton, Theophilus, Earl of Lincoln, 116.
, Edward, Lord Clinton, 144.
Close, Math., letter of, 559.
Cloth or clothing, 18, 49, 54, 76, 82, 90, 97,
112, 118, 119, 129, 134, 136, 210, 230,
269, 309, 326, 386, 459.
import of, 459.
, ships laden with, 297, 310, 333.
Clothiers or clothmakers, 125, 129, 140, 230,
282, 309, 326, 386.
company of, see London, companies
of.
Clotworthy, Sir Jno., 250.
Clutterbook, Jasper, 487, 488, 491.
Clyd, Math., 84.
or Clyde, Wm., 84, 92.
Coal fleet or ships, 257,258, 264 (2), 268, 271-
274, 277-279, 283, 284, 287, 295, 306,
324, 330, 358, 360 (2), 406, 493, 494,
531, 540, 557, 559, 562, 564, 574, 580-
582, 586, 587, 600, 602, 612 (2), 615.
Coates, Thos., sen., 463.
, Thos., junr., 4«3.
Cobbett, Col. Ralph, 198, 200, 301.
, , regiment of, 301, 471.
, Major Robt., 78, 225.
Cobham, Capt. Nath., letters of, 610, 615.
, Capt, 223.
Cobriise, Paul, 475.
Cochrane, Sir Jno., 226, 229 (2).
, Wm., 62.
Cock frigate, commander of, letters to 342,
401.
, , warrant to, 475.
Cockayne, Brian, 9, 21, 190 (2), 215, 344,
466.
, , warrant to, 476.
Cocke, Bart., 35.
Cockerell, Robt., 306.
, statement by, 306.
Cockerill, Thos., 76, 92.
Coffy [Jno.], 310, 311, 382,421, 473.
Cognac, Marquis of, 480.
Coin or money, 70, 445 ; and casual notices
of, passim.
, clipping of, 32, 148, 181.
, foreign, 101.
Coining or coinage, 45, 280, 492 ; see also
Ireland and Scotland, coin and coinage
in.
Coke, Thos., 245.
Coker, Saml., 620.
Colchester, 391,407, 467.
Coleot, Marg., see Calcot.
Cole, John, 472.
, , letter of, 566.
, Peter, 130, 170.
, Wm., letter of, 590.
Capt., 181.
Coleman, Hen., 445, 454.
Coles, Wm., regiment of, 440.
CoUe, Rumens, 203.
CoUedge, co. Stafford, 248.
Collier, Peter, 466.
, Rich., 248.
Collins, Capt. Hen., 260, 364.
John, 240.
, Mercy, 381, 390 (2), 418.
, Capt. 236.
CoUman, Capt. Rob., 521, 552.
Cologne, Senate and Council of, 148.
Colvill, Lieut., 590.
Colwich, Capt. 611.
Combe, co. Devon, 282.
Commerce, see Trade.
Committees, see Council of State and Parlia-
ment, committees of ; also —
Accounts.
Admiralty.
Army.
Customs.
GENERAL INDEX.
639
Committees — cont.
Excise.
Haberdasheis Hall.
Indemnity.
Irish and Scotch.
Mint.
Ordnance.
Plantations.
Plundered ministers.
Bevenue.
Common Pleas, lord chief justice of, see St.
John, Oliver.
, justice of, see Atkins, Edw.
Commons, House of, 24, 430.
, journals of, documents printed in,
129,171.
Commonwealth, the, casual notices of, passim ;
see also State, the, and Grovemment,
the present.
Compositions, see Haberdashers' hall, com-
positions at.
Compton, James, Earl of Northampton, peti-
tion of, 385.
, Sir Chas., 420.
, , -warrant to, 477.
Capt., 488.
Concord, petition of officers, &c. of, 100.
Conde, Prince of (Louis de Bourbon), 3,
411.
.agent of, 3, 17, 127,229.
Coney, Wm., 446.
, , Annie, wife of 445.
Conington, resident at, 236.
Connaught, proyince of, 445.
Conquet Road, ships in, 526.
Constable, Ralph, 472.
, Sir Wm., member of the Council of
State, 130, 318, 487 ; see also Council
of State, presidents of.
, regiment of, 16 (2), 355, 474,
478, 590.
Constables, 220, 281 (2), 376, 432, 522.
Constantinople, 122, 123, 180, 238, 334.
, ambassador at, see Bendish, Sir Thos.
, Banyard at, prisoner in, 379.
, Bashaw and officers at, 334.
, Boke of, ships to, 379.
, customer at, 120.
, factors at, 120, 121, 334.
, factory at, 119.
traveller to, 233.
treasurer at, 120, 121, 334.
Conway Castle, 32, 76, 298, 355.
(garrison of, 113, 224.
Conway, Edward, Viscount Conway and
Kilultagh, letter of, 298.
, , letters to, 309, 324, 339, 419,
420, 435.
, , son of, 309,420.
, , , letter to, 298.
, wife of, 298.
Conyers, Wm., 377.
Cook or Cooke, Col. Geo., ex-governor of
Wexford, 439.
, , Anne, widow of, 439.
, Geo., minister, petition of, 342.
, Lettice, 446.
, Nath., letter of, 553.
, Rich., 468.
, Robt., 489.
, Saml., 562.
Thos., 61, 157.
, Wm., 251.
Capt., 601.
Cooper, Ehas, 465.
, Peter, 529.
, Rich., 372.
, Thos., 497.
, Wm., 530.
, Col, 307.
, , letter to, 300.
, Col., governor of the Orkney Islands,
39, 143, 369.
Copenhagen, 54, 63, 101, 139, 194.
, resident at, 209, 211.
, ships at, to, or from, 219.
, ships of, 12, 54, 64, 131, 209, 211.
Coppin, Jno., boatswain's mate, 582.
, , Mary, widow of, 582.
, Capt. Jno., 9 (2), 102, 459, 484, 486,
488.
.., , petition of, 193.
, Capt. Wm., certificate of, 585.
Corbet or Corbert, Mr., 397, 410.
or Corbett, John, judge, 451, 481.
, Mr., 83, 102, 275, 621.
Corea, Manuel, 233.
Corfe Castle, 547.
Cork, Earl of (Boyle, Rich.), 20.
, governor of, 595.
, ships to or from, 494, 579.
, troops to, 485.
Corleif, Mr., petition of, 240.
Corn, export of, 160.
, purchase of, 101.
Cornelius, Capt. Lamb., 398.
, , letter of, 597.
, Thos., mayor of Southampton, letters
of, 197, 527.
, petition of, 249.
Cornet Castle, Guernsey, 94, 270, 482.
Comey, Mr., 443.
Cornwall, 52 (2), 72, 196.
, gentry of, 338.
, impressing men in, 220, 281, 290,
321, 377, 571, 577.
, justices of peace for, 29, 34, 281.
, merchant of, 448.
, places in, 114, 321.
640
GENERAL INDEX.
Cornwall — coiit.
, prisoners in, 437.
, T.ice-admiral of, 522 (2), 526.
Corseilles, A., letter of, 528.
Corsica, ships off, 223.
Costis, Jos., 468.
Cotterell, Jas., 78, 88.
Cottington, Francis, Lord Cottington, 178.
Cottman, Saml., 78.
Cotton wool, 386.
Council of State, 35, 49, 59, 65, 68, 71, 111,
U8, 189, 191 (2), 274, 285, 288, 290,
292, 298, 337, 367, 419, 426, 449, 450,
453, 457, 495, 497, 509, 510, 587, 606,
609 (2), 620 ; see also casual allusions
to, passim.
, attendance or appearance before (Dec.
1652), 1, 3, 6, 7 (2), 37, 139.
, (Jan. 1653), 78, 88, 91, 117,
128.
, (Feb.), 139, 147, 181, 190, 191,
466 (2).
, (March), 214 (3), 216 (2), 218,
219,229,232.
, (April), 260, 273, 275, 281,
299.
, (May), 309-311, 315, 318, 319,
322, 328, 330 (2), 337, 345, 349, 351,
476 (2).
, (June), 363, 371, 380, 386,
394, 395, 402, 413, 426, 429, 436, 441,
445, 461, 466, 472, 477, 478, 479 (3).
, billets for, 205.
, clerk or secretary of, see Thurloe,
John.
, commissions granted by, 135, 462.
, alluded to, 3, 4, 394.
, declarations of, 336, 418.
, instructions of, 3, 95, 96, 113, 503.
, instructions to, 7, 63.
,late, 109, 330,437.
, , letter of, alluded to, 331.
,..., , licenses granted by, 370, 372.
, , orders of, alluded to, 116, 306,
312, 328, 378, 406, 440.
, , president of, 346.
, letters of (Dec. 1652), 9-11, 15 (2),
21 (3), 26 (2), 35, 36 (2), 38, 48, 49,
60, 64.
(Jan. 1653), 77, 83 (3), 84, 89,
96, 118, 126, 131 (2), 141.
, (Feb.), 161, 167, 169, 171,
174.
, (March), 199, 202, 239.
, (April), 257 (2), 264, 268 (2),
281,300, 301, 302.
, (May), 315, 321, 329 (2), 342,
350, 352.
(June), 370 (2), 377, 383, 414,
418 (2), 422 (2), 435, 440 (2), 442,
453, 456 (3).
, letters of, alluded to, 11,36,45, 85,
126, 169, 170, 182, 1111, 199, 220, 255,
271, 284, 368, 369.
Council of State — cont.
, letters to, 14, 40, 53, 57 (2), 84, 89,
93 (2), 136, 142, 178,191, 224,233,
240, 252, 322, 339, 348, 357, 361, 394,
403 (2), 424, 437, 495, 597, 600, 615.
, , alluded to, 37, 108, 142, 181,
183, 188, 193, 197, 200, 204, 234, 254,
293, 368, 384, 404, 413, 449, 495, 606.
, licenses by, 206, 462-481, passim.
, loans from, 3.
, meetings of, summons for, 1, 8,11,
101, 147, 172, 175, 186, 191, 200, 219,
264, 267.
, members of, 1, 13, 14 (2), 24, 89,
103, 127, 339, 369, 415.
, , attendance of, ordered, 253,
267, 382.
, , lodgings for, see Whitehall,
residents in.
, , oath taken by, 7, 14.
, messengers of, 1, 88, 167, 343 (2),
355, 378, 473.
, moneys for, 12, 26, 115, 129, 211,
246, 278, 280 (2), 422, 437, 438, 439,
454, 482, 490, 492.
, , payments from, 9, 16, 18,33,
54, 57, 92, 125, 128 (2), 139 (2), 144,
181, 200, 203, 246, 307, 325, 328, 341,
437, 444, 445 (2), 491, 492, 621 ; see
also Frost, G., payments by.
, , wanted, 187,196, 198,200,202.
, opposition to, 239.
, order books of, 225, 270, 283.
, orders and proceedings in (Dec.
1652), 1-3, 6-29, 32-35, 37-42, 44-49,
51, 55-57, 59-65.
, (Jan. 1653), 75-79, 82-84,88-
90, 92-103, 106-108, 111-118, 123-
132,621.
; (Feb.), 137-141, 143, 146-148,
150-152, 154-161, 163, 164, 166, 178,
180-188, 190.
, (March), 193, 194, 196-200,
202, 204, 205-207, 209-212, 214-226,
228-233, 237, 239-242, 244-246.
, (April), 250, 251, 253, 254,
256, 257, 260, 263, 264, 266-268, 270,
273, 27.5, 276, 278-281, 283, 286, 299,
301, 304.
, (May), 305, 307, 310-312, 315,
318-322, 325, 326, 328, 330-338, 340-
352, 360, 362-364, 369.
., (June), 370-372, 376,380-383,
387, 388, 390-395, 397-399, 401, 402,
404-406, 409-418, 420-426, 429, 433-
442,444-447,451-456.
, orders of, alluded to, 3, 6, 9, 27, 41,
53, 65, 101, 108, 109, 126, 137, 138,
144, 155, 157, 160, 162, 164, 183, 190,
200, 209, 223, 224, 225, 227, 236, 239,
241, 243, 245, 246, 259, 263, 264, 271,
272, 287, 290, 301, 303, 306, 315, 321,
323, 329 (2), 354, 366, 367, 359, 378,
380, 388, 415, 423, 440, 449, 488, 493,
495, 496, 497, 519, 565, 568, 607,
014.
GENERAL INDEX.
641
Council of State — cont.
, passes granted by, see Passes.
, regulations for, 325.
, petitions to, 50,60, 67-69, 100-112,
114, 116, 123, 127, 137, 139, 149, 160,
170, 177 (3), 193, 204, 206, 224, 229,
230, 244, 249 (3), 259, 272, 280, 309
(2), 325, 342, 376, 378, 379, 385, 386,
397, 412 (2), 450, 453, 622, and casual
notices, passim.
, , alluded to, 14, 120, 121, 291,
335, 413, 423.
, , rules for, 335.
, powers or cognizance of, 108, 116,
211 (2), 2.50, 386, 423.
, presidents of, viz.: —
(22 Nov. 1652), Sir W. Constable,
8 (2), 10, 12-14, 16, 19, 33, 39,
42,45, 51, 55, 56.
, letters to, 18, 22, 57.
(29 Dec. 1652), Hen. KoUe, 61.
(26 Jan. 1653), John Bradshaw,
125.
, letters to, 141, 162, 164, 172,
173.
(23 I"eb.), Thos. Challoner, 180.
, letters to, 184, 191.
(23 March), D. Bond, 228.
(30 April), Major-Gen. Lambert,
301 (2).
(6 May), Sir Gilb. Pickering, 310,
331.
(27 May), Major-Gen. Desborow,
354.
(24 June), Col. Jones, 436.
, printers to, 320.
.proclamations by, 126, 182, 522
(2).
, proposals to, 50, 352.
, protection of, 460.
, recognizances or bonds to, 194(2),
206, 272 ; see also Government bonds,
&c., to.
references of, 110, 112, 153, 155, IG3,
219, 236 ; see also Admiralty, Irish
and Scotch, and Ordnance Commit-
tees, references to.
, references to, by l^arliament, 48, 66,
109 (3), 128, 131, 147, 14S, 158, 193,
225, 231, 453; see also Committee for
Trade, orders and proceedings in,
passim^
, regulations for, 7 (2), 13, 14, 16,23,
33.5,413.
, reports, requests, &c. of, to Parlia-
ment (Dec. 1652), 2, 8 (2), 10, 12,
14 (2), 18, 19, 22, 25, 28, 39, 42, 45
(2), 47, 53, 55, 56 (2), 62, 63.
, (Jan. 1653), 77, 78, 79, 83 (2),
98, 99, 102 (2), 107, 112, 114, 124,
125, 126, 127, 128 (2), 130 (2).
(Feb.), 138, 140, 144, 148,151,
154, 157, 158, 163, 16'J, 170, 171 (2),
175 (2), 177, 178, 180, 181, 187, 190
(2).
5.
Council of State, reports, requests, &e. of, (o
Parliament — cout.
, (March), 196 (2), 197 (2), 200
(2), 202, 207, 212, 220, 221, 233, 237,
239, 240, 242, 245 (3).
, (April), 249, 250, 254 (2), 266
(2), 280 (2).
reports of, to Parliament, alluded to,
109, 110, 116, 453.
, reports or requests to, 108-111, 116,
208, 373 ; see also Admiralty Com-
mittee, Admiralty Judges, Irish and
Scotch Committee, Trade and Foreign
Affairs Committee, reports of.
, resolutions of, 132.
, seal of, 25,296.
, secretary of, see Thurloe, John.
, , late, see Frost, Gaulter, sen.
, , assistant, see Frost, Gualter,
jun.
, , foreign, see Milton, John.
, late, 202.
, serjeant-at-arms to, see Dendy, Edw.
, servants of, 486.
, service to, 491.
sittings of, 147, 365, 392.
, sphere for, 395.
, thanks of, 2, 37, 150.
, usher to, 205.
, warrants of, 19, 26, 129, 355, 459-
492.
, , alluded to, 19, 21, 174, 209,
218, 239, 247, 460, 487, 501, 503.
, counterfeiting of, 310, 474 (2).
, committees of, 16, 79, 169, 190,
341, 342, 344, 345, 362, 363, 387, 392 ;
also
Advice or advisers, 20.
Algiers, captives in, &c., 402 (2),
452.
Array officers, petition of, 452, 454.
Birkenhead, Mr., 444.
Bishop, Jno., 210.
Boswell, Major, escape of, 216, 223.
Brown, Mr., of Ireland, prisoner,
354.
Examinations, 25, 51.
attendance before, 65.
, members of, 65, 76.
references to, (Dec. 1652),
8, 16 (2), 41, 48, 76.
, reports of, alluded to, 51.
, late. Committee for reviving
references, &c. to, 92 (2), 93, 99,
111, 112, 113, 117, 123, 125, 127,
130, 140, 143 (2), 147, 150, 157,
168, 173, 185 (2), 194, 210,226,
239, 250.
, , members of, 127, 157.
, , order of, 144.
, reports of, alluded to,
124, 184, 212.
Furcis-i uffiiii'S, s<\' 'J'Kulf.
S S
642
GENEEAL INDEX.
Council of State, committees of — cont.
Fowke, Alderman, propositions of,
205.
Hamburg agent, see Hamburg.
Holland agent, 455.
Hospitals, 332 (2), 333.
Irish and Scotch affairs, see Irish and
Scotch Committee.
Legg and Kynnersley, 185.
Lisle, Lord, embassy of, to Sweden,
171.
London, city of, guns in, 242.
Mayo, Col., and Gooch, Major, 263
(2).
Ordnance, see Ordnance Committee.
Plantations, see below, Trade.
Portugal, merchants trading to,
424.
Portuguese, see Portugal.
Posts, inland and foreign, 109, 110,
181, 312, 320, 328, 333, 446, 448,
450, 451, 455 (2), 456.
, letter to, 450.
order of, 622.
, petition to, 622.
, proposals to, 449 (2), 450.
, references to, 110, 181, 188,
204, 328, 366, 380, 394, 395, 405,
410, 439, 451, 622.
, reports of, 110, 367, 395,
449.
Press, regulating of, 128.
Priaux, Peter, 154.
Prmting, 130.
Prisoners-at-TTar,25(2), 45, 190,328,
344, 351 (2), 390, 398, 402 (2),
406, 410 (2), 412, 433, 446,
491.
Probate Court, 444.
Public offices, 405.
Samson, Salvadore and George,
395.
Scotch prisoners, 168.
Sion College, 40.
Tower, 261.
Trade, plantations, and foreign affairs,
7, 21, 22, 33, 344.
, attendance before, 91, 130,
139, 155, 189, 195.
, chairman of, 180, 228.
, clerk of, 1.
, meetings of, 393.
, members of, 2, 22, 23,37,
38, 124, 125, 128, 137, 230, 310,
376.
, orders and proceedings in,
18, 36-37, 47, 49, 50, 53-55, 61,
64-65, 75-76, 78, 82, 87, 91-92,
113, 114, 116, 125, 129, 137, 143,
146, 152, 155, 160, 163, 167, 171,
180, 189, 195, 197, 203, 208, 2l0,
216, 219, 228, 241, 259, 266, 272,
275, 280.
Council of State, committees of. Trade, &c. —
cont.
, references to (Dec. 1652),
7, 12, 15. 18-20, 22, 26-28, 33
(2), 42, 45 (2), 47-49, 55, 59, 61,
63 (2).
, (Jan. 1653), 76 (3),
78 (3), 83, 84, 88, 89, 92, 95, 96,
97, 99, 101, 102, 106, 114, 117,
124, 128, 130, 131.
(Peb.), 137, 138, 139,
143 (3), 147, 148, 151, 154, 155,
158, 163 (2), 166, 168 (2), 170,
172 (2), 175 (2), 178, 180, 181,
183 (2), 184, 185, 190.
, (March), 193 (2), 194
(2), 198 (2), 199, 202 (2), 206,
211, 212,214, 215,216, 220(2),
225, 226, 230, 231 (3), 232, 233
(3), 237, 239, 240 (2), 242, 245
(2).
, (April), 249, 250 (3),
253, 256 (3), 270, 272, 276 (2).
, (June), 381, 397, 401,
414.
orders of, alluded to, 144,
226.
reports of, 54, 78, 82, 91.
, alluded to, 186.
, reports to, alluded to, 124,
125, 167.
sub-committee of, 168.
Whitehall, see Whitehall.
Woodoot and Eeddall, 152.
Counsel-at-law, 113, 201, 240, 397, 553, 622.
Countrey, Joane, 483.
, , petition of, 42.
, John, 483.
Country, Jeremy, 578.
Courland, Jacobus, Duke of, 84.
, , agent of, 112.
Court, persons at, 309.
Courties or Courtie, Capt. Edm., letters of,
497, 505, 520.
■ Courtney, Quartermaster-General Hugh, 355,
412.
Courts martial, 434, 568.
Cowdall, Sam., examination of, 227.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, 297, 504.
Castle, letter dated from, 578.
, letters dated from, 621, 590.
ships at, 107, 508, 516 (2), 521, 548.
, ships to or from, 474.
sick and wounded at, 229.
, travellers from or to, 164, 504.
, West, 13.
Cowling, Susanna, 108.
Cowper, Wm., 74.
Cox, Albane, 405.
Capt. Owen, 4, 5, 24, 30, 44, 63, 76,
91, 94, 105, 132, 146, 153, 233, 426.
, , petition of, 376.
, Eich., 460.
GENERAL INDEX.
643
Cox — cont.
, Capt., 261,426, 615.
, Col., 341.
Coxon, "Wm., petition of, 282.
Coytmor, Quitmore, or Qaakmor, Eob., secre-
tary to the Admiralty Committee, 199,
267, 325, 380, 576.
, .letters of, 186, 508,509, 522,
530, 531, 539.
, letters to, 10, .^96 (3), 497-
499, 505, 513, 515, 520, 522, 570.
Cracknel!, Capt, 279, 570.
Crae, Lieut. Jas., 194,210, 225.
Crampe, Capt. ,Tno., 521.
Cranidge, Jas., 78, 82.
Cranley, Rich., 178.
Capt., 398.
CrapneU, Geo., letters of, 322, 323.
Craven, WiUiam, Lord Craven, 102.
Creakes, Crookes, or Croakes, Cornelius Arian
de, Dutch vice-admiral, 276, 363, 476.
Creed, Rich., Navy Commissioner, 143, 145,
155, 191, 352, 545, 562.
, letters to, 293, 588.
Cressy, Jno., 464.
Crichton, Wm., Earl of Dumfries, petition of,
256.
Crisp, Lieut. Hen,, 218, 296, 325, 341.
, , letter of, 587.
, John, 547.
, Capt. Roger, 550.
, .letter of, 540.
Thos., 198, 365.
Croaks, Cornelius Adrian de, see Creakes.
Crofate, Hugh, 460.
Cromarty, Scotland, 33, 179.
, garrison at, 179.
Cromer, ships to, 549.
, travellers to, 244.
Crompton, Col. George, governor of Tilbury
Fort, letter of, 498.
, , letter to, 64.
, Sir Eobt. and Lady, pass for, 469.
Cromwell, Col. Hen., 309, 324, 420, 454.
Cromwell, Oliver, Lord General, and member
of the Council of State, 9 (2), 2 1, 25, 89,
90, 92, 95 (3), 108, 132, 137, 139, 141,
147, 163, 185, 187, 191, 196, 197, 202,
204 (2), 217, 225, 256, 260, 267. 273,
279. 280, 297, 298, 305, 308, 309, 312,
340, 342, 419, 420, 436, 449, 453, 481,
496, 559.
, , as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland,
433.
, , as member of Committees, 2 (2),
160, 273.
, , commissary to, 588.
, , junto council of, 420.
, , letters of, 293, 386 (3).
, .alluded to, 179, 289,319,
368, 388, 433, 457.
, , letters to, 316, 330, 353,391,
411.
Cromwell, Oliver, Lord General, &c., letters to
— cont.
, , alluded to, 118, 140, 156,
158, 175, 190, 200, 323, 324, 325, 340,
347, 355, 357, 368, 369, 370, 372, 393,
420, 423, 449, 506.
, , life guards of, 305.
„ orders of, alluded to, 9, 396,
511, 589.
, , petitions to, 69,305,313,342,
378, 379, 385, 386.
, regiment of, 13, 65, 145 (3),
156, 158, 178, 191, 261, 266, 308, 331,
354, 460, 468, 477 (2), 478, 5i!0, 601,
608.
, , pay of, 331.
, , requests or orders to, 2, 8 (2),
9, 13, 16 (2), 28,34, 151.
, , seal of, 110.
, , secretary of, 25.
, subjects referred to, .;7, 114,
140, 146, 163, 164, 174, 202, 393.
, , warrants of, alluded to, 158,
215,315,420, 436.
Crookes, Cornelis Arian de, see Creakes.
Croosegill, Jonas, 72.
Cropley, Edw., 464.
Crosse, Jno., petition of, 161.
Crossing, Rich., 620.
Grossman, preacher, 439.
Crouchland, letter dated from, 554.
Crow, Lieut, 92, 464.
,Mr., of Dover, 65.
Crowder, Capt., 193.
Crowe, Sir Sackville, 12, 75.
Crowland, 214.
, governor of, 214.
, minister of, 214.
Crowle Manor, co. Worcester, 336, 37 i, 375.
Crown, the, lands of, see Charles I., lands of.
Croxton, Col. Thos., 345.
Cruso, Jo., letters of, 279, 566, 570, 616.
Cubit, Capt, 525.
Cubitt, Joseph, 124.
Cudworth, Dr. Ralph, 74.
Cuguac, De Caumont, 411.
CuUen, Geo., 228.
, , Thos., 594.
, Wm., mayor of Dover, 491, 594,
605.
letters of, 32, 164, 370, 372,
426, 505.
, , , alluded to, 63.
, letter to, alluded to, 187.
Culling, Thos., 557.
Culme, Lieut.-Col., 176.
Cumberford, Mr., 536.
Cumberland, 271.
Cunningham, Sir David, 224.
Curie, Edra., letters of, 563, 569.
Curtis, Bdm., petition of, 14.
, Mr., 420.
ss 2
644
GENERAL INDEX.
Cartius, Thos., 475.
Custis, Edw., petition of, 125.
Custom House, Loudon, 172, 426, 478, 558.
, letters dated from, 528, 584.
, officers in, letter of, 580.
, Smyrna, 122.
Customs, imposts, &c., 90, 91, 167, 173, 247,
301, 354, 397, 416, 426, 558 ; see also
Scotland, customs in.
charges on, 340, 341, 342.
, Commissioners of, 20, 30, 33, 105,
215,250,295,311 (2), 335, 344,350,
368, 392, 433, 437, 439, 444, 498, 550,
567, 605.
, , letter of, 584.
, , , alluded to, 218.
, , letters to, 21,49,64,294,301,
435, 441,442, 514,566.
, alluded to, 218.
, , orders to, 46, 56.
, , references to, 65,69,333,381,
398, 452.
, warrants to, 19,459-465,473-
480, 481.
, freedom from, 46, 56, 250, 301, 343,
470; 472, 475, 476-480, 500.
officers of, 19, 54, 211, 240, 307, 393,
418, 435, 478, 498, 584, 589.
, , letters to, 64, 77.
, , warrants to, 460, 469, 473, 476,
477,478.
, payment of, 63, 69, 153, 477, 581.
.payments, &c. from, 53, 324.
Cutforth, Eobt., 281.
Cuttance, Capt. Roger, 15.
, , letters of, 517, 605.
Cutter, "Wm., 252.
Cuttle, Jno., letter of, 592.
Cyprus, ships from, 149, 397.
D,
Dacre, Francis, Lord Dacre, pass for, 472.
Dacres, Sir Thos., 592.
Dade or Dale, Capt., 413, 414.
Daines, Robt., letter of, 597.
Dating or Dakins, Capt. Geo., 596.
, , letters of, 515, 596.
Dale, Capt., see Dade.
Dalkeith, 125, 140, 178, 534.
, letter dated from, 396.
Dalzell, Gavin, Earl of Carnwath, 224.
Dan, Wm., 469.
Dane, tha, 58, 203, 295, 296, 365, 419, 667 ;
see also Denmark, King of.
Danger Bank, see Dogger Bank.
Daniel, Capt. John, letter to, 569.
Danish ships, see Denmark, ships of.
Daukin, Eliz., 111.
Dantzic, 296, 498.
, gunpowder exported from, 296.
, ships to, 597.
Danvers, Sir Jno., 440.
, Col., 412.
Dardanelles, the, Venetian fleet in, 238.
Dare, Capt. Jeffrey, 550.
, , petition and remonstrance of,
114.
Barley, Hen., 101, 156, 371.
, .letter of, 510.
, , report of, 373.
, Bich., 590.
Dartmouth, 89, 186, 400, 438, 502, 514 (2),
517,561.
, collector of customs at, 584.
, constables of, 523.
, guildhall at, 523.
, inhabitants of, 521, 529.
, , petition of, 107.
, letters dated from, 507, 523.
,marinersatorfrom,258,470, 507, 523.
, mayor of, 107, 507, 523, 526.
, , petition of, 107.
, merchants of, 27,29, 275.
, ships of, 154,467, 517.
, ships to or from, 106,107,173,269,
275, 500, 509, 514, 533, 618.
Dassell, Mr., 256.
Davenport, Wm., marshal of Chester, 92, 97,
98, 168, 487.
David, King, 187.
Davidson, David, 482, 507.
Davies or Davis, Emanuel, 613.
, John, 16 (2), 102, 273.
, , letters of, 503, 523, 601.
,..,Nath., 16.
, Philip, Jno., alias Evans, 382.
, Eobt., petitions of, 139, 347.
, Mr., 120.
Davison, Mich., 473, 511.
Davy, IVas., 473.
Dawes, Alex., 605.
, Jonathan, treasurer at Constantinople,
letter to, 121.
Dawkins, Lleut.-Col., 93, 164.
Dawson, Geo., 353.
, , customs' officer at Newcastle,
353, 611.
, ........ information by, 135.
, , letters of, 324, 330, 348, 360.
, Hen., mayor and alderman of New-
castle, 407, 584.
, letters of, 358, .524, 528.
Day, Geo., 267.
, John, 381, 480, 610.
, , Eliz., widow of, 381.
, Reynold, father of, 605.
,Thos., 605.
, , letters of, 426, 619.
, Cornet, 330, 371.
GENEKAL INDEX.
645
Deacon, Rich., assignment from, 303.
, Capt., 93.
Deakins, Eras., 488.
, Capt., 37, 41.
Deal, 42, 151, 199, 318, 370, 505, 512, 575.
Castle, 342.
intelligence from, 137.
, deputy mayor of, 512.
, governor of, 163,524.
, lieutenant or deputy of, 18,384.
, letters dated from, 269, 287, 306, 312,
313, 314, 324, 512, 524, 550, 559.
, residents in, 582.
, ships at, to, or from, 306, 312, 313.
sick and wounded at, 80, 179, 182,
306, 313.
, travellers to or from, 184, 269.
, troops at, to, or from, 145, 256.
Dean, forest of, 78.
, timber in, 25 (2).
Deane, Christ., 473, 478, 560.
, Capt. Jas., 472.
, Col. or Major Rich., as commander
in Scotland, 9, 36, 45, 46, 56, 88, 106,
108, 125, 194,241,453.
, as general of the Fleet, 8, 37,
187, 213, 217, 328, 372, 478, 494, 496,
507, 526, 544, 563, 574, 576, 616.
, letters of, 186, 232 (2), 235,
244, 251, 254, 258, 262, 264, 269, 270,
273, 278, 282 (2), 284 (2), 288, 289
(2), 292, 297, 300 (2), 312, 318, 357
(2), 364 (2), 530, 537, 568, 571, 578,
610.
, , , alluded to, 37, 140, 265.
, .letters to, 186, 308, 383,526,
557, 567, 578.
, , , alluded to, 8,46.
, , petition to, 620.
, , placed on committees, 319, 328.
, , -warrants of, 473 (3). 545.
, , killed in action with the Dutch,
388, 389 (2), 396, 402, 599, 601.
, , funeral of, 402, 410, 425, 429,
434, 479 (3), 491 (2).
, , wife of, 544, 574.
,.,, , , wife and children of, com-
mittee on, 387.
, , , provision for, 435.
, Capt., 164, 301, 305, 381, 406, 416,
429.
Deans' and Chapters' lauds, 336, 361, 454,
455, 456, 457.
, cashier general for, 351.
, registrar for, 455.
, sale of, commissioners or trus-
tees for, or Gurney house committee,
336, 454, 456.
Dehenham, co. Suffolk, 439.
Debentures and public faith bills, 379.
forging of, 63, 378, 379.
Dcbnam, And., 232.
Deborex, Laurence, 597.
Deighton, Rich., 593.
De la Barre, Mr., 27.
Delavall, Thos., 27, 164, 551, 554, 555, 561.
, ; statement by, 302.
, Capt., 287.
Delefeen, Jacob, 216.
Delfts Haven, ship of, 161.
Delinquents, committee for, see Haberdashers'
Hall Committee.
, , treasurers for, see Goldsmiths'
Hall treasurers.
, estates or lands of, 97, 175, 346,
417, 452, 620.
, , charges on, 53, 200, 201, 217,
240, 263, 282, 345, 346, 435, 621..
, , sale of. Act for, 2, 11, 75, 171,
414.
, , , charges on, 20, 171.
, , officers, &c. of, 200, 201,
240, 378, 443.
, , payment of, 200,
201, 263.
, , , , petition of, 158.
, , , treasurers for, 8, 200,263
418.
, , , order to, 282.
, , , , warrant to, 491.
, , trustees for, or Drury
House trustees, 25, 200, 201, 240, 311,
319, 320, 379, 381, 382 (2), 387, 413,
435, 452, 455.
) , , , letter of, 263.
, , , , letter to, 132.
Dell, Jno., letter of, 587.
Denbigh, 113.
, garrison of, 113.
Denbighshire, Prothonotary of, 452.
Dendy, Capt. Edw., serjeant-at-arms to the
Council of State, 7, 336, 362, 488.
, , deputies of, 343, 487.
) , prisoners in custody of, 16, 23,
102, 155, 310, 343, 371, 420, 451.
, warrants to, 459 (2), 461, 460
(2), 469 C2), 474 (2), 476, 477, 479
(2).
Dcnham, Mr., 193.
Denman, Chris., 35, 459.
Denmark, King of, or the Dane, 11, 131, 171,
244, 254, 365, 366, 385, 427.
, , ambassador or agent of, 194,
210, 254, 256, 385.
, , Council of, 366.
,._....., English ships and goods de-
tained or destroyed by, 219, 244, 298
425, 447, 524, 597.
, , resident sent to, see Bradshaw,
Rich.
Denmark, 200, 366, 462.
affairs in, 209, 260.
, Englishmen in, 200.
, ships of, 11, 54, 131, 21 1, 494.
646
GENERAL INDEX.
Denmark — cont.
, ships of, taken prize, 364.
, ships to or ftom, 131, 353, 462.
, Spanish amtassador at, 466.
, trade with, 131.
, traveller to, 488.
Denmead, Rich., 108, 485.
Dennett, Lient. Edw., letter of, 597.
Dennis, Geo., 277, 465.
, Capt. Eoht., 125, 376.
, Mary, widow of, petition of,
125.
Denton, Jas., 324.
, John, 459.
Denver, eo. Norfolk, resident at, 447.
Deptford, 228.
, chest at, 575.
, clerk of the check at, letter to, 497.
, , order to, 351.
, clerk of the survey at, 508, 549, 556,
558.
dockyard, 534.
, master shipwright at, assistant
of, 591.
, mast maker at, 495.
, stores at or £roni,384, 389, 496,
523, 537 (2), 601, 618.
, surgeon at, 351 (2).
, letters dated from, 496, 497,500,501,
503, 529, 540, 552, 588, 590 (2), 594,
605, 615, 618.
, mariners to or from, 240, 321, 322,
524, 526, 527, 576, 599.
, masts from, 614.
, navy commissioner at, see Holland,
John.
, residents at, 524, 560.
, ships at, to, or from, 174, 243, 399,
502, 504, 523, 526, 527, 529 (2), 531,
534, 536, 537, 554, 558, 568, 570, 588,
602, 603, 608, 614, 615.
, ships building at, 169, 217, 531, 554,
564, 590, 594.
, timber for, 601.
, travellers to, 608.
Derby, Earl of, see Stanley, Chas.
Derby House committee, 176.
Derbyshire, 72.
, places in, 248 (3).
, sheriff of, 72.
Dermot, Eich., letters of, 498, 563, 588.
Dcrry, Bishop of (Dr. John BramhaU),
403.
Desborow, Col, or Major-Gen. John, member
of the Council of State, 15, 88, 95, 124,
190, 241, 301, 305, 319, 322, 342, 347,
350, 363, 371, 402, 416, 437, 445, 454.
..., , , letter of, alluded to, 56.
.., , letters to, 525.
,.., , , alluded to, 15,37,88.
, , placed on committees, 333, 340,
342, 405, 415, 420, 425, 444, 451 (2),
454.
Desborow — cont.
, Saml., Commissioner for Scotland,
letter of, 221.
Dethick, Thos., 281.
Devereux, Robert, Earl of Essex, army of,
196.
, Nich., 441.
Devizes, prisoners sent to, 280.
Devonshire, 175, 338, 381, 390.
, gaol in, prisoners in, 437.
, impressing men in, 220, 221, 281 (2),
282, 338, 377, 400.
, justices of, 338, 381.
, vice-admiral of, 522 (2), 526.
Devose, Lawrence, see Vos.
Dewy, Dewey, or Dewie, Josias, 147, 350,
478, 525, 539.
, .letter of, 538.
Diamond, Capt., 19, 354.
Dibbs, Mich., 554.
, Capt., 261.
Dick, Sir Wm., 376.
, , petition of, 196.
Dickenson, Wm., 463.
Dickons, Jno., 71, 101, 116.
Dieppe, 49, 53, 54 (2), 151, 152, 177, 302,
342.
, fishermen of, 48, 53, 60, 152, 465.
, governor of, 48, 53, 152,461.
, merchants of, 53,54, 61, 461.
,'residents at, 228, 463, 465.
ships of, 54 (2), 60, 131,195, 228,
370, 461, 465, 477.
, ships to or from^ 177, 384, 463, 475,
536, 541.
Digby, Geo., 468.
Dighton, Rich., 587.
Dilhorne, co. Stafford, 248.
Diuuison, Ambrose, letters of, 244, 540, 559.
Dinton, Mr., 170.
Diricksee, Mr., 73.
Discoverers of concealed estates, goods, &c.,
432.
, , allowances to, 431.
Dive, Eras., 464.
DixweU, Col. Jno., 160, 216, 230, 249, 250,
412.
Dobbins, Joseph, 256, 491.
, commissary Wm., 101, 464, 545.
, , letter to, 145.
, payment to, 355.
Dobell, Robt., letter of, 521.
Dobson, Gilbert, 470.
, Thos., 460.
Dodd, Jno., 114, 129.
Dodington, Sir Eras., 411.
Dodson, Wm., 270.
, Major, 214.
Dodsworth, Capt., 421.
Dogett, Jno., 218.
Dogger or Danger Bank, ships off, 353, 358,
400.
GENERAL INDEX.
Q4<1
Doling, Jno., 467.
Dorinton, Kich., 205.
Dorislaus, Dr. Isaac, solicitor to the Admiralty
Court, 88, 98 (2), 147, 163, 226.
, , instructions to, 96.
, letter to, 96.
Domford, Capt. RoM., 316, 325, 404 (2).
, .letters of, 353,383, 511, 523.
Dorsetshire, 15, 226.
, assizes at, 226.
, excise in, 256.
, impressing men in, 377, 400.
, justices of the peace for, 226.
, place in, 249.
, ports of, 12.
, sheriff of, 476.
, vice-admirals of, 12, 41, 359.
Dory, Jas., 476.
, , relatives of, 476.
Douce Hill, Lynn, 280.
Douglas, James, Lord Mordingtou, 172,
226.
, Sir J^oseph, 194.
, Margaret, widow, 335.
, Patrick, 281.
, , Eobt, 158, 160, 161, 185, 205,
488.
, Comet Walker, 211.
Dove, Capt. David, 554.
, , letters of, 530, 541, 548, 565,
571,612.
Col., 412.
, Mr., 169.
Dover, 27, 32, 47, 50, 64 (2), 79, 114, 151,
167, 227, 253, 287, 292, 297, 307, 312,
352, 354, 358, 478, 505, 593.
castle, 23, 356, 372,388,499 (2), 534,
554.
governor of, see Kelsey, Lieut.-
Col.
, letters dated from, 172, 356,
551, 555.
, commissioners at, 79.
, Dutch fleet off, 352, 353, 356, 358
(2), 370, 384 (2), 396, 412, 494, 499,
545, 597, 599.
, governor of, 163, 180, 184, 212, 533,
554, 555, 560.
, , deputy, 358, 571.
, horses exported from, 267, 477.
, impressing men at, 22, 183, 287,
499.
jurats of, 180,413.
, .letter of, 373.
, letters, &c. dated from, 22,27, 32,
51, 164, 173, 179, 182 (2), 184 (2),
186, 227, 247, 252, 253, 304, 352, 358
(2), 359, 370, 372 (2), 388 (2), 426,
494, 499 (3), 505, 510, 527, 534-537,
543, 545, 554, 559, 560, 561, 569, 571,
574, 576-578, 581, 584, 592, 593, 599,
605 (2), 608, 619.
,, , market place at, 554.
Dover — cont.
, master gunner at, 356.
, mayor of, 22, 180, 184, 211, 233, 236,
322, 325, 352, 388, 413, 486, see also
Cullen, Wm.
, , deputy, 619.
merchants of, .50, 183, 228, 247, 493.
, ofBcers at, 312.
, ordnance at, 507.
, passage at, officers of, 212.
pier, 307, 314, 605, 608.
payments for, 439, 444.
, post-officers at, 79.
.posts to, 180, 188,356,449,494.
, prisoners at, to, or from, 180 (2), 187,
209,216,325.
, prize ships and goods at, 177, 184)
197. 545.
, provisions at, to. or from, 546, 585,
611.
, residents in, 63, 65, 164, 180, 193.
197, 252, 257, 388 (2), 472, 495, 499,
554, 605.
, ships at, to, or from, 7, 10, 11, 167,
181 (2), 182, 184, 213, 227, 247, 252,
253, 300, 305, 306, 352, 358, 359. 384,
389, 438, 494, 506, 511, 515, 529 (3),
535, 536 (2), 537, 540, 545, 554, 563,
570, 571, 574, 576, 578, 584, 589, 593
(2), 605, 608.
ships of, 384, 483, 609.
, sick and wounded at, 80, 177, 178,
179, 182, 211, 232, 236, 325, 426, 619.
allowances for. 426.
, stores at, for, or from, 525, 533, 534,
589.
, travellers to or from, 1, 164, 177,
287, 306, 484, 535, 638.
, troops at, to, or from, 2, 8, 9, 145,
227, 256, 257. 271, 327, 370, 559.
victuals at. 34.
Eoad. 10. 22. 114, 247, 252, 253, 352,
353, 358 (2), 389, 529, 597, 599.
, , letters dated from, 529 (2).
Dowde, Dowdes, or Dowdis, Eras., 310, 473,
474 (2).
Downe, Eobt., 307, 338.
, , letter of, 339.
Downes, Col. John, member of the Council
of State, 19, 75, 136, 335, 416.
Downham, resident at, 447.
Downing, Eobt., 383.
,Mr., 127, 131, 156.
, scoutmaster general. 441, 442.
, letter to, 383.
Downs, the, 100, 328, 533.
, castles in, 6.
Dutch fleet in, 352, 361, 394.
, letters dated from. 191, 258, 293 (2),
297, 318, 326, 389, 403, 433, .531, 541,
544, 545, 553, 558, 563, 570, 578, 579,
581, 582, 585, 586, 593, 600, 603, 608,
613,618.
648
GENERAL INDEX.
Downs — cont.
, ships in, 71, 180, ini, 197, 258,293
(2), 297 (2), 318, 320 (2), 326, 342,
348, 352, 389, 401 (2), 433, 528-531,
536, 537, 540-543, 545, 553, 558, 560,
561, 570, 576, 579, 582, 585, 586, 593,
600, 601, 608 (2), 613, 618 (2).
, ships to or from, 7, 9 (3), 10, 11, 34,
136, 183, 184, 196, 258, 293, 300, 304,
305, 311, 314, 315, 342 (2), 384, 389,
403, 433, 483, 498, 523, 529, 531. 533,
540, 541, 547, 550, 578 (2), 605, 613.
, travellers to or from, 3, 348.
Drake, Abraham, 469, 472.
, Major Thos., 405.
Drakford, Wm., 467.
Draper, Mr., 455.
Draperies, 56, 90, 91, 93, 102, 116, 129, 219,
252, 282.
Draj-cot, co. Stafford, 248.
Drew, Capt. Kobt., letters of, 582, 587.
Driver, Lieut. Jno., 277.
Drue, Capt. Elias, 261, 279, 373.
, , letters of, 501, 527, 540, 547,
562, 595, 610.
, letter to, 596.
Drury House, 280, 474.
, clerks at, 378.
, commissioners or trustees of, see
Delinquents' lands, sale of, Trustees for.
, treasury at, 503.
Drury, Lord (or Laird), 49, 103.
Dry, Capt. Jas., 525, 529.
, , letter of, 619.
Dryden, Sir John, 8.
Dublin, 26, 77, 312, 425, 579.
, aldermen of, 106, 157.
, ammunition, &c., sent to, 474, 595.
High Court of Justice in, 519.
, letters dated from, 519, 579.
, money sent to, 588.
, posts to or from, 368, 449.
ships at, to, or from, 194, 262, 480,
496,505,511, 579, 588, 596, 607, 614.
, travellers to, 36, 354.
, troops at, to, or from, 484, 486, 499.
, , provisions for, 563.
Duckenfield, Capt. Fras., governor of the
IsleofMan, 241, 451.
, Col. or Major Eob., 138.
, , letter of, alluded to, 45.
Ducket, Thos., commission to, 447.
Dudley, Lady Alice, 442.
Duels, chaUenges to, 9, 21, 319, 350, 371, 416.
Duffe, Jas., 334.
Dugeon, Kogcr, 111.
Duke, Amb., 371 (2).
Dumbarton Castle, governor of, pay of, 421.
, ship to, 496.
Dumfries, Earl of (Wm. Crichtou), petition
of, 256.
, traveller to, 547.
Dumoresq, Capt. Hen,, 70.
Dun cannon Castle, 41.
Dunoomb, Adriana, 473.
, Samuel, 455.
Dundee, 69, 396.
, letters, dated from, 359, 586, 587, 591
(2), 593.
, ships at, to, or from, 359, 479, 531,
565, 586.
, troops to, 483.
Dungeness, 2, 23.
, engagements off, 98, 125, 439.
Dunkirk, 54, 56, 60, 65, 158, 211, 215, 302,
352, 471, 480.
, residents at, 219, 225, 345.
, ships at, to, or fr5m, 102, 160, 227,
244, 247, 302, 313, 479, 480, 541, 553,
675, 585, 587, 613.
, ships of, or Dunkirkers, 41, 182, 183,
228.
Dunn, Jno., 147.
, Mr., 294,295.
Duunidge or Dunwich, letter dated from, 364.
, ships at or near, 361, 370.
DunoUy garrison, 547.
Dunottar Castle, 318, 417.
, ships to, 591, 593.
Dunstafnage, garrison of, 547.
, governor of, 540, 547.
Dunster, Hen., 267.
Dunwich, see Dunnidge.
Duodecemvirs, counci of, 436.
Durand, David, 463.
Durfey, Severinus, 471.
Durham, 494.
vice-admiralty of, officers of, 472.
Durie, John, see Dury.
Durnford, Capt., 186.
Dury or Durie, John, 245, 249, 250, 254.
, , sent chaplain to Sweden, 125,
130, 220, 221,487.
Dutch, the, or the enemies, 3, 6, 8, 24, 29,
30-32, 35,36,39, 40,43,44,48,49,52,
53, 68, 85, 94, 95, 104, 12.5, 128, 13.3,
143, 144, 148, 158, 159, 162, 165 (2),
213, 223, 295, 296, 302, 314, 332, 359,
365, 418, 470, 500, 507, 544 ; see also
Fleming and Holland.
admirals or generals, 30, 105, 148,
162, 164, 165, 174, 179, 185, 233, 234,
268, 276, 358, 388 (2), 476, 517, 541,
543 ; see also Van Tromp and Witt,
John de.
, flags of, 274.
, taken prisoner, allowance to, 276.
agent or ambassador, see Holland.
army, 509.
captains, taken prisoners, 602, 603.
colours, 327, 540.
dogger boats, 562.
East India company, 136,436.
fleet, 254, 284, 295, 419.
fishing boats, capture of, 307, 312,
319, 323, 357.
GENERAL INDKX.
649
Dutch — coni.
fleet, or men-of-war, or Hollanders, 2,
4, 5, 10-12, 15, 18, 21, 22, 27, 52, 53,
58, 85, 89, 105, 133, 134, 147, 148,
158, 161, 165, 172 (2), 173 (2), 179,
182 (2), 186 (2), 194, 199, 211, 212,
231, 237, 254, 255, 258, 268, 269, 271,
274, 277 (2), 279 (2), 283, 284, 287,
293, 295, 297, 298, 803 (2), 312, 314
(2), 318, 319, 323 (2), 327, 332, 335,
340, 352, 353 (2), 356, 357-362, 370,
372, 384 (2), 385, 389, 390, 392, 394,
396, 401, 403, 408, 409, 415, 419, 427,
428, 433 (2), 435, 442, 494-496, 498-
500, 502-504, 508, 509, 511 (2), 517,
518, 525, 526, 529-533, 535, 540, 541,
546 (2), 548, 549, 558, 559, 562, 571,
576, 578 (2), 583, 585, 589, 592, 597,
599, 605.
engagements of, with the English,
1-3, 9, 12, 14, 18 (2), 20, 23 (2), 32,
41, 44, 57, 84, 94, 98, 107 (2), 125,
139, 149, 150, 165, 166, 173, 175, 177-
181, 183, 186, 188 (2), 190, 192, 196-
198, 209, 212, 213, 222, 223, 230, 233,
234, 239 (2), 243, 248, 253, 253, 259,
267, 272, 276 (2), 282, 283, 286, 294,
312, 313, 314, 319, 352, 353, 357, 358,
362, 370, 383-385, 387-389, 391, 392,
394-397, 399-402, 407 (2), 412, 419,
434-436, 441, 459 (2), 463 (2), 483,
484,487, 488, 489, 503, 505, 511-513,
515, 521, 622, 528, 529, 532-535, 536,
538, 539, 545 (3), 548, 553, 556, 558,
560, 568, 569, 573-577, 579, 581-583,
586, 589 (2), 590 (2), 592 (2), 594
(2), 595, 598, 601-607, 610-616.
fi-eehooters, 438, 546, 579, 600.
gunpowder, 537, 552.
, intelligence given to, 266.
interest, 203.
language, 305.
letter, 299,
, letters of marque and reprisal against,
209, 468, 469.
mariners, 31, 409.
killed in action, 44, 166, 174,
180, 318, 362, 383, 385, 409.
sick and wounded, 44, 187, 233,
383, 409, 540, 544, 585, 606, 607.
men, 40, 203, 475.
merchants, 286, 342.
placart, 55.
prisoners-at-war, 27, 28, 77, 108, 174,
175, 179, ISO, 183, 187 (3), 190, 196,
197, 213 (2), 216 (2), 220 (2), 223,
229, 233, 239 (2), 252, 253, 260, 280
(3), 281, 293, 307, 312, 320, 341, 351,
369, 389, 390, 392, 396, 402, 407, 417,
420, 429, 437, 475, 544, 575, 588, 597,
602 (3), 603, 606 (2), 607, 609, 018.
, allowances to, 180, 187, 216,
219, 233 (2), 236 (2), 239, 252, 254,
260, 307, 338, 491, 598.
exchange of, 267, 328, 338,
342, 390.
, petition of, 216.
Dutch, prisoners-at-war — cont.
, release of, 330.
prisoners taken h}', 89, 94, 95, 114,
113, 234, 272, 284, 287, 288, 301, 316,
323, 328, 362, 533, 556, 597.
, release or exchange of, 330,
342 .
privateers, 480, 504.
prize goods, 112, 124, 401.
, sale of, 102.
, commissioners for, 6, 40,
45, 101, 112, 197 (2).
prize office, 54, 152, 575.
prizes, 37, 45, 46, 60, 70, 71, 76, 84,
101, 133, 138, 14(1, 151, 156, 161, 164,
167, 173, 174, 176, 179-186, 194, 197,
199, 203, 211-213, 252, 253, 299, 312
(2), 316 (2), 322, 323, 347,365,392,
396, 403, 466, 495, 503-506, 528, 532-
535, 538, 540, 543, 544 (2), 546, 549,
553, 559, 571 (2), 572, 599, 602, 603,
612-614.
, commissioners or committee, for
sale of, 7, 24, 37, 41, 53, 60, 76, 163,
167, 169, 180, 181, 184, 208, 211, 216,
226,276,301, 307,311, 315 (2), 320,
345, 382, 499, 508, 513, 516, 518, 536.
, , letter to, 156.
, , clerk of the check to, 54,
151, 152.
, , letters of, 497,503, 505,
506, 508, (5), 516, 517, 519, 558,
571.
, , payments hy, 484, 490,
491.
, , report of, 77.
, , warrants to, 460, 465,
466.
ships, 4, 26, 36, 41, 44, 94, 107, 108,
117, 119, 146, 165, 361, 498 (2).
, captains and commanders of,
106, 114, 282, 361.
, , allowances to, 219, 402.
618.
, , killed inaction, 166.
, , taken prisoners, 219, 276,
289, 402.
, , , release of, 330.
captures by, 60, 62, 63, 114
(2), 149, 171, 175, 212, 213, 233, 234,
243, 248, 267, 285, 286, 287, 288, 299,
313, 314, 352, 370, 376, 412, 436, 483,
499, 509, 513, 522, 538, 548, 574, 604,
610.
, captures of or from, 15, 24, 40,
62, 84, 108, 112, 132, 154, 165 (3),
175, 212, 213, 252, 316, 376, 383, 385
(.2), 388, 391, 399,400, 442,495, 498
(2), 504 (2), 516, 522, 525,532, 535
(3), 574, 57'.), 583, 590, GOO, 602, 607.
, English, h'-cotch, and Irish on
board of, 190, 198, 209.
, , proceedings against, 209.
, fire, 134, 334.
, iired or sunk, 212, 385 (2), 388
(2), 391, 399, 600.
650
GENERAL INDEX.
Dutch ships — cont.
, merchant, 212, 213.
, , masters of, petition of,
282.
, treaty with, 213.
, war with, see Holland.
West India fleet, engagement with,
399.
Button, Marg., 346.
Dwyre, Col., 461.
Dyall, Katherine, 393.
Dymock, Jno., letter of, 520.
Dymond, Tristram, 447.
E.
Eaglesfield, Mr., 497.
Earl, John, 472.
Eason, Eoht., 466, 472.
East countries, 296, 572.
East India Company, 358, 388, 474, 478,
542, 566 ; see also Dutch East India
Company.
payment to, 491.
, petitions of, 140, 215.
, treasurer of, 484.
East Indies, ships from or to, 347, 419,
472.
Eastland, 50, 361.
commodities (hemp, pitch, tar, cord-
age, masts, &c.), 15,27,3.5, 151, 155,
160, 215, 238, 465, 495, 496, 499 (2),
502 (2), 515, 518, 542.
import of, 20, 50 (3), 51, 237,
313, 344, 372, 378, 413, 413, 442, 460-
481, passim.
, ships laden with, 50, 215, 293
(2), 313,427, 546.
, want of, 49.
merchants, 143, 524.
, petitions of, 202, 219.
East Mersey, Essex, inhabitants of, petition
of, 193.
Easton, Robt., 516.
East Sea, trade in, 188.
Eastwood, Mr., 509.
Eaton, Wm., 471.
, Capt., 407, 583.
Eburne, And., 129.
Eccleston, Eich., letters of, 544, 555.
Bde, Jas., 35, 459.
Eden or Edon, Capt., Hen., 551.
, letter of, 585.
Edgar, Edw., 510, 559, 608.
, Jno., 407, 568.'
Edge, Jno., 408 (2), 443.
, letter to, 408.
,, , Thos., 408.
Edgley, Thos., 322.'
Bdmburgh, 170, 263, 266 (2), 350.
, agent for, 333.
, deputy for, 262.
, fortifications in, 262.
, governor of, 333.
, Heriot's Hospital in, 263, 417.
, letter dated from, 241.
posts to or from, 368.
, , taking of, 597.
Edisbury, Jno., 452.
Edmonton, oo. Middlesex, vicar of, 439.
Edon, see Eden.
Edward HI., 70.
..f , sons of, 221.
Edward IV., brothers of, arms of, 221.
Edwards, Benj., 463, 465.
, Jas. 465.
, John, Dover Post, 494.
, Wm., 345.
, Mr., 169.
Steward, 611.
Edwin, Capt. John, 173, 174.
, , petition of, 7.
Egypt, 367.
Bight, pieces of, 514.
Elatson, Jeflrey, letter of, 520.
Elbe, ships in or from, 263, 266, 310, 333.
Elborough, Wm., 472.
Elcock, Rowland, 197.
Eldred or Eldridge, John, 462, 484.
, Mr., 315, 323.
Elford, Walter, petitions of, 50, 112, 123.
, , protection for, 138.
Elizabeth, Queen, 38, 131, 309, 367.
Elizabeth, the (ship), owners^of 68.
, company of, petition of, 401.
EUam, merchant, 133.
Elle, Capt. W., 44, 135.
, , receipt by, 135.
BUesdon, Anth., letter of, 359.
BUeson, Benj., 460, 468.
Bllett, Jno., 473.
Elliot, Vice- Admiral of Devon, 522.
, (prisoner), 423, 479.
Ellis, Andrew, 481.
Eras., 469.
, Hump., 492.
, Natb., 35, 518, 534.
, Peter, 577.
, letter of, 582.
, Robt, 466.
, Roger, 382.
, Thos., 466.
, Wm. 159,
Ellison, Robt., letter of, 546.
Eltonhead, Judge, 424, 451.
Ely, Dan., 541.
Ely, 447, 452 (2).
, impressing men at, 244.
GENERAL INDEX.
651
Ely — coni.
, letter dated from, 244.
, Isle of, fens in, 447.
, ,, troops in, 302.
Ely House, London, 393, 434 (2).
,.., , committee on, 299, 307, 332,
363, 410, 411, 434 ; see also Hospitals.
, governor of, 393, 411, 414.
, sick and wounded at, 307, 355,
363,364.
, , apothecary to, 333, 341,
445.
, , physician and sm-geons
for, 320.
, treasurers at, 349, 350, 355.
Emden, 280, 365.
, agent from, committee to meet with,
175.
cloth, 49.
, letters from and to, alhided to, 311.
, residents at, 204, 446.
, ships of, 284, 478.
, ships to, 597.
Emerie, Mr., 336.
Emerson, Jno., 472.
Emilie, Dr. Edw., petition of, 259.
Emmes, Danl., letter of, 605.
Bmperour, Wm., 51.
Ems, Wm., letter of, 599.
Enchuyzen, ships of, 161, 169, 403.
Enderness, see Inverness.
Enemy, the, see GoYemment, the present,
enemies to, and Dutch, the.
Enfield, residents at, 399.
Engineers, 14, 355 (2).
England, George, 516.
, John, 390.
England, the kingdom, nation, or realm, 6,
39, 44, 52 (4), 54, 60, 64, 71, 72, 74,
85, 87, 95, 123, 131, 134, 144, 149 (2),
201, 206, 219, 223, 238, 247, 272, 291,
296, 312, 314, 317, 324, 326, 337, 359,
379, 394, 397, 449, 459, 500.
, accounts of, committee for, see Ac-
counts.
, Admiral of. Lord High, see James,
Duke of York.
, affairs in, 85.
., , ambassadora to or from, see Ambas-
sadors.
, badge of, 222.
, coasts of, 89, 163, 223, 290, 357, 395,
400, 401, 456, 496.
, common council of, 259.
, commonwealth of, 77.
.counties of, 6, 38, 52, 91,157,219,
418, 432.
, , governors of, 329.
, , justices of peace of, 315, 337.
, , maritime, 377.
, , sheriffs of, 205, 315, 337.
, , vice-admirals of, 502.
England — cont.
, departure from, 147.
excise in, see Excise.
, exports from, 33, 34, 90, 91, 144,
178.
, forces in, see Army.
, hospitals in, 42,224; see also Hos-
pitals.
, imports to, 49, 90, 91, 296, 302, 412.
, King of, 259 ; see also Charles 11.
,laws of, 99.
, letters from, 4, 145.
, liberties of, keepers of, see Great Seal,
Commissioners of.
, licenses to remain in, or come to, 251,
348, 476.
, manufactures of, 168, 230.
, members of Parliament in, 219, 262.
, merchant adventurers of, see Mer-
chant Adventurers.
, merchants of, see English merchants.
,., north or northern counties of, 52, 87,
90, 139, 187, S93.
, parishes in, 46.
, Parliament of, .5, 6, 189; and see
Parliament.
, pass to, 21.
, persons in, 141, 330, 419, 437, 443.
, places in, 87, 448.
, ports of, 6, 8, 12, 15, 29, 34-36, 49,
54, 63, 73,85,86,90,95, 111,124-126,
141, 144, 157, 163, 176, 182, 195, 205,
220, 225, 227, 247, 255, 279, 281, 358,
389, 393, 477, 505, 557.
, , commissioners for, proposed,
85-87.
, , embargo on, 369.
, , mayors, &c. of, 49, 80, 95, 182.
, postmaster of, see Posts.
, posts or packets to or from, 368, 448.
, Prince of, 222.
, prisoners in, 103, 138, 190, 390.
, , sent to, 301.
, republic of, 5, 31, 192.
, return to, forbidden, 459.
, rights of, at sea, 259.
, sequestrators of, 339.
, ships to or from, 68, 77, 131, 153,
215, 269, 285, 286, 396, 471 494.
, south of, 187.
, states of, 436.
, towns and cities of, 42,418, 432.
, , governors of, 329.
, , maritime, see Ports.
, , mayors of, 315, 337.
, trade of, 23, 93, 443 ; see also
Trade.
, travellers to and from, 16, 18, 30, 44,
61, 68, 83, 91, 112 (2), 113, 120, 121,
163, 165, 299, 350, 410, 469, 523.
, troops to, 114 (2).
, union of, with Scotland, see Scotland.
652
GENEEAL INDEX.
England — cont.
, west of, or the AVest, 15, 85, 90, 93,
329,338,438,448, 511,593.
, , troops in, 204.
, -western ports of, 124, 167, 171, 291.
, , ofBoers of, letter to, alluded to,
125.
, , petition from, 195.
, , ships in, 171, 186.
, wine in, 167, 168.
, war in, 453.
, war with, 365.
English, 5, 8, 31, 44, 63, 66 (2), 67, 78, 127,
235, 245, 366, 499.
army, 41.
Bibles, import of, 390.
bottoms or ships, 211 ; see also
Ships.
captives, 44, 58, 99, 134, 238, 252,
255, 339, 342, 343, 387, 402.
, redemption of, committee for,
342, 402.
, money for, 318,338, 339.
340, 342 (2), 350.
clothiers, trade of, 140.
coast, see England, coast of,
colours, 5, 6, 358.
factors, 67.
fleet, see Fleet.
goods, 40, 133,383,471,
horses, export of, see Horses.
Jesuits, 29.
language, 96, 144 186, 259, 322.
match, 482.
mariners, 67, 99, 113, 115, 133, 186,
193, 200, 204, 237, 238, 301, 406, 460 ;
see also Mariners.
, killed and wounded, 44, 175.
measure, 205.
men, 25, 62 (2), 92, 141, 314, 408,
589.
, abroad, 67, 68, 91, 120, 237.
, losses by, 180, 204.
merchant adventurers, see Merchant
Adventurers.
merchants, 67, 93, 94, 133, 149, 162,
296, 318, 362, 366, 383, 390.
, losses of, 89, 149.
money, 206.
nation, 4, 66, 95, 209, 213, 214, 225,
409, 426, 470.
packet, 40.
people, 60.
priests, 29.
prisoners at war, 157, 187, 197, 198,
209 (2), 282 ; see also Dutch, prisoners
taken by.
abroad, 67, 68, 118 (2), 119,
120, 301, 310, 316, 362.
, exchange of, 328,330, 338,342.
seciurity, 87.
shifping, 4, 11, 3i, £G-t8, 09.
English — cont.
ships, 5,31, 48, 53, 62,64 (2), 66,67,
77, 108, 120, 131, 133, 137, 152, 153,
158, 161, 177, 185, 245, 255 (2), 269,
303, 314, 353, 394, 407, 437, 443, 461,
466 ; see also Ships.
taken prize, 68, 135, 149, 171,
231, 384, 522.
, soldiers, 139.
ton, 205.
trade, see England, trade of.
wines and butlerage, farmer of, 167.
wool, see Wools.
English or Inglish, Eob., 202.
, , petitions of, 112, 155, 168, 173.
Ennisbuffin, Ireland, 212, 223.
Bnsom, Kobt., 538.
Entwisley, Robt., 573.
Epworth, CO. Lincoln, 374, 375.
Erington, Hugh, 597.
Eris, Isles of, 286.
Erisey, Mr., 121.
Erith, Kent, 410, 466.
Erie, Mr., 412.
Ernions, Everard, 172.
Ernley, Capt., 7.
Erringtou, Geo., 488.
, Thos., letter of, 546.
Error, writs of, 318, 319.
Erskine, Alexander, Earl of Kelly, 272.
Espane, Mons. de, 343.
Essex, 282, 321.
, coast of, 246.
, Earl of, see Devereux.
, excise in, farming of, 270, 621 (3).
, grand jury of, 621.
, justices of peace in, 59, 621.
' ketehmen, petition of, 325.
, places in, 183, 193, 203, 263.
, resident in, 72.
, vice-admiral of, 522.
Estays, Jno., alias de Sera, 344, 345.
Ethes, Rich., letter of, 512.
Europe, 148.
Evans, Geo., 181.
Katherine, 382.
, alias Davles, Phil. Jno., 382.
, Simon, letter of, 564.
Mr., 332.
Evans' prophecy, 340.
Evelyn, Major Art., 32,
Everard or Everit, Saml., 465.
Everenden, Capt. Simon, 490.
Eversden, Jos., commission to, 447.
Exchange, company of, petition of, 143.
, rates of, 406.
Exchequer, 153, 154, 164, 374, 375, 418, 435,
441, 589.
auditors of, 176.
, auditors of imprest in, 98, 167, 237,
266, 553.
GENERAL INDEX.
653
Exchequer, auditors of — cont.
, , letter to, 350.
, BarOD of, chief, see Wilde, John.
, Barons of, examinations before, 376.
, , letter to-, 350.
, , order of, 374.
Excise or new impost, 75, 90, 91, 136, 301,
305, 310, 345, 346, 354, 580, 021(2).
commissioners, letter of, 90.
, report of, 130.
, committee for regulating of, 129, 251,
252, 310, 332, 343, 346, 368, 410, 414,
437, 440.
, , letters to, 90, 240, 251, 252,
256 (2), 270 (3), 454, 621 (2).
, , orders of, alluded to, 136.
, references to, 124, 129, 335,
382, 390, 392, 414, 433 (2), 447.
, , warrants to, alluded to, 355.
, debts on, 20.
,fiirming of, 129, 270 (3), 340, 621
(3).
, freedom from, 500.
office, letters dated from, 90, 130, 240.
256 (2), 270 (3).
officers of, 190, 240.
, payments, &c. from, 53, 355, 564,
581.
, payment of, 412-414, 594, 621.
, treasurer of, 355.
Exeter, 39, 63,351, 511.
, fair at, 462.
gaol, prisoners in, 400.
, letters dated from, 38, 437.
, mayor, &c. of, 39, 508.
, merchants of, 39, 205, 514.
, letter of, 598.
, post house at, 400.
, travellers to, 227.
Exton, Dr. Thos., Admiralty judge, reports of,
70, 206.
Eye, Suffolk, resident at, 439.
Eyre, Col. Thos., 412.
Eyres, Mr., 434.
Eyton, Major Phil., Lieut.- Governor of the
Isle of Man. 3.
F.
Fairbeard, Robt., 405.
Fairfax, Sir Thos., or Lord Fairfax, 82, 126,
167, 270, 307, 336, 369, 409, 436, 451.
(., certificate by, 69.
, letter to, 141.
, , daughter of, 176, 436.
, Lieut.-Col., 111.
, , Anne, widow of, petition of,
111.
, Mrs., 124.
Fairfax (ship), firing of, iee Chatham.
, letter dated from, 537.
rebuilding of, 563, 565.
Fairlee, Dutch fleet off, 180.
, ships to or from, 186, 389.
Fairly, Capt., 570.
Falcon, fly boat, company of, 446.
, letter dated from, 616.
Falconbridge, Mr., see Fauoonberg.
Falconer, Jno., ordnance storekeeper, letter
of, 549.
Faldo, Jno., 473.
Falkland, Lord, see Carey.
Falmouth, 151, 502, 557.
, impressing men at, 321, 580, 581.
, ships at, to, or from, 227, 321,428,
495, 496 (2), 502, 514, 550, 577, 580,
581, 584, 585.
Fanshaw, Thos., 421.
, , Katheriue, wife of, 421.
Farden, Anne, 401.
Farely, Capt., 261.
Farmer, David, 23, 480.
, Edw., 472.
, Eliz., 93, 486.
, Sir Wm., 420, 477.
, Mr., 457.
Farnham, Hants, 204.
, , sick and wounded men at, 217,
251, 598.
Farrington, Dan., petitions of, 160, 230.
Fauoonberg, Falconbridge, or Fauconbridge,
Capt. Thos., receiver-general, 167, 421,
454, 492.
Faukard, Rowland, 88.
Faversham or Feversham, 554.
mayor and jurats of, 421.
, ships of, 470, 474.
Fawconer, Major Rich., 486 (2).
Feckenham, co. Worcester, 371.
, minister at, 371.
Fee farm rents, 81, 280.
bills for, forging of, 378.
charges on, 202.
, treasurers of, letter to, 202.
Fell, Wm., 216.
Fellmongers, 282.
Felstead, Capt. Hum., 496, 498.
, .letters of, 433, 497, 512, 515,
526, 536.
, , letters to, 26, 514.
Felton, Edm., petition of, 305.
Fenn, John, 461.
, Meliah, 138.
Fenning, Jno., 270.
Fens, the, 447.
, adventurers in, 144, 146, 216, 220,
228, 302, 355, 363.
, commissioners lor, 445, 447 (2).
, , Dutch prisoners employed by,
402.
654,
GENERAL INDEX,
Fenton, Lieut.-Col., 363, 372.
Fenwick, Col. Geo., 156, 333, 350.
Mr., 412.
Ferraro, Porto, 40, 94, 192.
, commander-in-chief at, 189.
Dutch fleet at, 201.
, governor of, 134.
., , Lazaretto at, 102.
, letters dated from, 189, 201.
, ships at, to, or from, 94, 132,133,
134, 153, 16.5, 189, 195, 201 (2), 386,
394, 397.
Ferrour, Hen., commission to, 447.
Feversham, see Faversham.
Field, Jtio., 245.
, Wm., 343, 529, 545 ?
Fielder, Col. John, member of the Council of
State, 54, 187, 196, 200, 206, 233, 264.
, , placed on committees, 2,8,9,
23, 38, 48, 109, 128, 154, 190, 193, 242,
263.
, , regiment of, 424.
Fife, Scotland, 41.
Filewood or Filmot, Roger, 345, 476.
Filey, co. York, 579.
Fingill, Wm., 613.
Finlaw, Alex., 155, 173, 202.
Fire, losses by, collection for, 315 (2).
Firth or Frith, ships to or from, 302, 323.
Fisher, Geo., 490.
, , petition of, 207.
.., Thos., letter of, 605.
Fisheries or fishing, 15, 22, 27, 29, 77, 85, 87,
106.
, boats for, 196, 220, 249, 407, 460,
461, 465.
Fishermen, 62, 183, 220 (2),221, 228, 281,302,
307, 323 (2), 325, 357, 384, 540, 541,
613 ; see also Dieppe, fishermen of.
, exempted from impress, 325, 472.
Fiske, Jno., 78.
Fitch, Col., governor of Inverness, 118, 140,
176, 308, 340, 355, 369.
Fitpott, Thos., letter of, 501.
Fitzgerald, George, Earl of Kildare, children
of, petition of, 414.
, Jane, Countess of Kildare, 414.
, Col. Jas., 461.
,Kich, 270.
Fitzharret, Mr., 519.
Fitzherbert, Hen., 558.
Fitzwilliams, Col. Oliver, 130, 143.
Flamborough Head, fleet off, 258, 264, 268,
548 (2).
, letter dated from, 600.
ships at, to, or from, 586, 595, 690.
Flanders, 19, 21, 27, 49, 73, 211 (2), 359, 398,
459, 460, 555.
, admiralty of, 72.
, advocate of, 198, 245.
, English seamen in, 113, 115.
, horses sent to, 242, 477.
Flanders — coiit.
, Irish Tories sent to, 223, 433, 491,
588.
, merchants at, 247.
, posts to, 429.
, ships at, 215, 384.
..., ships of, see Flemish ships.
, ships to or &om, 247, 389, 558, 600.
, trade with, 444.
travellers to or from, 102, 141, 142,
162, 164, 177, 460, 461, 464, 467 (3),
472, 475, 480.
Flanders, Wm., certificate by, 531.
Fleet, the, casual notices, passim ; see also
Ships and Navy.
, abuses in, commissioners for, 345.
, advocate for, 142, 564.
, captains of, 124, 141, 150 (2), 152,
173, 174, 176, 179, 188, 223 (5), 232,
250, 258, 279, 283, 524.
, , charged with cowardice, 98 (2),
, , kUIed in action, 213, 214, 399,
575.
, , widows of, allowance to, 575.
, captures by, 131, 145.
, commissioners sent to (Cols. Wauton
and Morley, and Thos. ChaUoner), 1
(3), 2, 10-12, 18, 20, 22 (2), 23, 37,
38 (2), 103.
, , instructions to, 3.
, engagements of, with the Dutch, see
Dutch fleet, engagements with.
, generals and admirals of, 48, 66, 84,
86, 92, 98, 102, 104,106, 115, 117 (2),
124 (3"), 128, 130, 132 (3), 141 (3),
146, 147, 152, 154, 156, 159, 162, 163,
173, 176, 187, 188, 189, 191, 192, 194
(2), 204, 212, 219, 223, 224, 227, 235,
243, 244, 250, 262, 278, 282, 289, 294,
297, 304, 305, 312, 314, 316, 319, 326,
351 (2), 356, 357, 359, 361, 364, 378,
385, 395, 397, 404, 419, 424, 425, 441,
479,497,499, 501,602,512 (2), 513,
515 (2), 521, 527, 529, 533, 542, 543,
548,555,562, 564 (2), 566, 569, 571,
572, 574, 576, 577-579, 585, 588, 591,
594, 595 (2), 599, 600, 602-604, 606,
607, 610, 612-614, 620; see also
Ayscue, Sir George ; Badiley, Capt.
Rich. ; Blake, Col. Rob. ; Deane, Col.
Rich. ; Monk, Gen. George.
, , clerk of, 595.
, commissions by, 202, 225, 251,
258, 260, 261, 283, 599.
, iustructicins for, 140,176,216,
563.
, , letters of, 306, 428.
, , .alluded to, 159 (2), 181
(2), 183, 188, 216, 219, 238, 265, 273,
324, 3.53, 356, 357, 359, 368, 370, 387,
428, 487, 528, 532, 565, 596.
, , letters to, 68, 131, 132, 264,
268, 289, 315, 627, 657, 595, 696.
, letters to, alluded to, 106, 150,
170, 183, 193, 211, 217, 220, 225, 231,
237, 239, 244, 257, 273, 275, 310, 319,
GENERAL INDEX.
655
Fleet, the, generals, &o., letters to, alluded to,
— cont.
320, 324, 353, 354, 356, 358 (3), 360,
368, 384, 388, 415, 438, 449, 451, 499,
526, 530, 549, 561, 571, 583, 594, 596,
608, 611.
, , money for, 348, 576, 584.
, , orders of, alluded to, 164, 353,
373, 407, 559.
, , references to, 95, 101, 209, 394.
, secretaries to, 132 (3), 214.
, , thanks to, 80, 188.
, , warrant of, 480.
, , alluded to, 613.
, , warrants to, 460 (2), 481.
, laws of war for, 176.
, mariners of or for, 83, 84, 95, 115,
124, 130, 140, 148, 154, 162, 204, 217,
218, 255, 290, 291, 323, 427 (2), 514,
515 ; see also Mariners.
, , government or discipline of, 20
(2), 22, 39 (2), 42, 45, 89.
, , medicaments for, 278, 292, 294.
, , mustering of, 521 (2).
, northern, see Ships, northern guard.
, officers of, 15, 18, 22, 104, 117, 118,
124 (2), 132 (2), 150, 183, 188, 292 (2).
, pay of, 510 (2), 512, 514-516,
520, 527.
, , petitions of, 244, 254.
, ordnance for, 99 (2), 197,202,322,
549, 560.
, provisions or stores for, 82, 406, 419,
532, 535 (2), 537, 556, 574, 576, 590
(2), 600.
, regulations for, 104.
, revolted, see Rupert, Prince, fleet of.
, sickness in, 217, 251, 253, 300, 306,
399, 428, 457, 549.
, soldiers in or for, see Soldiers.
, surgeons for, 179; see also Surgeons.
, treasurer of, deputy, 42, 405, 520,
525, 542, 545.
, victualling of, 45, 140, 172, 208, 232,
238, 246, 247, 251, 284, 288, 356, 403,
429, 506.
, victualling ships for, 89, 117, 238,
278, 288, 307, 356, 403, 406, 426, 427
(2), 432, 582 (2), 587, 589-591, 600,
601, 603, 604, 606-608, 610.
, victuals for, 33, 34, 99, 183, 194, 322,
361, 429, 501, 524, 528, 566, 567, 588,
605.
, , want of, 179, 300.
Fleet Prison, London, committee on, 336.
, , letter dated from, 411.
, , prisoners in, 23, 32, 98, 150,
156, 276, 363, 411, 459 (3), 461.
, , warden or keeper of, 109, 276.
, , warrants to, 459 (2), 461
(2), 463.
Fleetwood, Lieut.-Gen. Chas. 28, 130, 150,
159, 164, 245, 272, 393, 483, 499, 595.
, Jeflfry, 484.
Fleetwood — coiil.
, Miles, 266, 330, 447.
Fleming, John, offer by, 621.
, Sir Oliver, Master of the Ceremonies,
20,51, 95, 102, 127,307.
, , attendance of, on ambassadors,
9, 18, 40, 41, 55, 62, 77, 89, 99, 102,
124, 127, 137, 156 (2), 166 (2), 171,
175, 176, 181, 186, 190 (2), 193, 197,
200, 204, 207 (3), 220, 230, 240, 242,
254, 256 (2), 260, 266, 270, 275, 276,
278, 311, 328, 342, 343, 376, 392, 393,
405, 413, 420, 426, 433, 437, 445.
, , payment to, 491.
, Sir Wm., 206.
, petition of, 168.
Fleming, the, 30, 62, 264, 283, 287, 493 ; see
also Dutch.
, engagements with, 94, 136.
Flemish, 40.
gentleman, 466.
match, 482.
merchants, 475.
ships, &c., 62,64,66, 102,316,480,
537.
, taken prize, 173, 316.
Fletcher, Hen., 488.
, Miles, 349.
Flie, the, letters dated from, 396, 399 (2),
403, 599 (2).|
, ships at, to, or from, 303, 353, 358,
389, 392, 396, 397, 399 (2), 403, 418,
427, 457, 599.
Flood, Edw., 102.
, Wm., 467.
Floosert, co. Stafford, 248.
Florence, 165.
, wine from, 108, 153.
Floyd, Chas., 273.
Flushing, 60.
, fleet of, vice-admiral of, 517.
, letter dated from, 403.
, ships of, 135, 319, 480, 554.
Foach, Capt., 216.
Foley, Thos., 486, 503, 539.
Folio, Mr., 438.
Folkstone, 9, 10, 183, 287.
Foot, Jno., 582.
, , Bridget, widow of, 582.
, Alderman Thos., 392.
, letter of, 90.
Ford, Amos, 562 (2).
, Rich., 333, 336, 462, 466, 555.
, Thos., 336, 462.
, Mr., of Exeter, 514.
Foreign Affairs, Committee for, see Council of
State, committees of. Trade,
letter office, see Post office, foreign.
ministers, commissioners to treat with,
392, 393, 405.
posts, 320; see a/so Posts.
princes, 133, 409.
Forests and chases, 311.
656
GENERAL INDEX.
Formentera, Dutch ships at, 435.
Foske, Jno., letter of, 506.
Foster, Mr., letter to, 496.
Fotheringham, Alex., 138, 469.
Fothersgate, Mr., 120.
Foulis, Laird of, 179.
, sheriff of, 179.
Fountaine, Jno., 405.
, letter to, .300.
Fowey, co. Cormrall, 502, 507.
, impressing men at, 281, 338.
, letters dated from, 338, 532.
, ships at, 173, 500, 514.
Fowke, Fras., 137, 394.
, , petition of, 149.
, Jno., see London, Lord Mayor of.
Fowler, Capt. J., letters of, 60], 503, 609.
, Elizaheth, 345.;
, , hushand of, 345.
, Fras., 469.
Jas., 60.
, Jno., letters of, 564, 576.
, Joseph, 190.
, Joshua, 387.
, , petitions of, 114, 225.
, Mathew, letter of, 258.
, Thos., instructions for, 113.
Fox, Angelique, petition of, 172.
,Edw., 598.
, , Sarah, widow of, 598.
, Fras., 248.
, Wm., 464.
letter of, 572.
Frampton, Mr., 120.
France, King of (Louis XIV.), 62, 76, 145,
178, 267, 340, 419, 436.
, , amhassador, minister, or resident
from, 55, 145, 214, 298, 463.
, , , committee to treat with,
62, 82, 83, 89, 92, 95, 102, 124, 127
(2), 128, 129, 145, 157, 193, 276.
France, 64, 77, 95, 118, 213, 239, 250, 333,
340, 486, 542, 555.
, affairs of, 203, 228, 336.
, coast of, 179, 180, 184.
, , ships on, 304, 359, 475, 511,
594, 608.
, commander in, 158.
, English seamen in, 113, 115, 301.
, horses exported to, 178, 267, 473,
476,477.
, merchants trading to, 280, 318,.383.
, persons in, 462.
, places in, 27, 114, 361.
, ports of, 177.
, posts to or from, 227, 448, 449.
, robbery in, 163.
, prisoners in or from, 89, 299.
, ships of, see French fleet or ships.
, ships to or from, 68, 209, 347, 436,
463, 466, 470, 471, 493, 521, 597.
French — cont.
, trade with, 144.
, travellers to or from, 17,25, 17C, 193,
466, 467, 468, 469 (2), 471 (2).
Francis. Phil., 267.
, , letter of, 494.
, Lieut.-Col., 601.
Francke, preacher, 439.
Francklyn, Matthew, 164.
Francland, Jno., letter of, 509.
Franklin, Capt, 465.
Fravell, Mr., 497.
Frederick, Jno., 137, 394.
Frederickstadt, ship of, 131.
Freebairne, Geo.. 278.
Freeman, Clement, letter of, 614.
, Edw., 452.
, Hen., letter of, 587.
Jno., 131, 175, 207, 211, 350, 391,
478, 556, 564.
, , letter of, 610.
, Rich., 343.
, letters of, 361, 582, 586, 588,
590.
.attorney-general for South Wales,
423.
, Mr., 399.
, , note of, 495.
Fremantle, Mr., 309.
Freeze, Jas., placed on committee, 415.
; .instructions for, 429-432.
Frehel, Cape, 269.
French, Capt. Thos., 598.
French, the, 31, 40 (2), 114, 145, 153, 203
259, 302, 419.
admirals, 231.
congregation, 138, 374.
fleet or ships, 64, 77, 102, 116, 129,
133, 173, 177, 194, 206, 227, 231, 384,
403, 433, 460 (2), 461, 466, 494, 509,
536 (2), 588.
, captures by, 89, 100, 117,127,
208, 231, 384, 526.
.captures of, 89, 145, 423, 506,
510.
goods, 203, 460, 516.
language, 250, 259.
, letters of marque and reprisal aerainst.
95, 102, 209.
linen, 463.
men, 63.
merchants, 47, 54. 241, 480.
pirates, 441.
powder, taken prize, 537.
prisoners taken by, 100.
prizes, 510, 511,515, .536, 537.
, commissioners for, 536.
resident, see France, King of, ambas-
sador or resident from.
treaty with, 295.
wheat, 489.
GENERAL INDEX.
657
JTrench — cont.
-wines, 54, 90, 91, 136, 173, 383, 411,
428, 463, 470, 472, 480, 589, 614.
, Act prohibiting sale of, 88.
Friend, Thos., 59, 483.
Friezland, ships to, 419.
Frith, see Firth.
Frizell, Wm., 110, 159, 367, 368, 450.
Frodsham, Wm., 322.
Frogmorton, Baynam, 476.
, Hopton, 476.
, Thomas, 476.
Frome Selwood forest, Somerset, 423.
Frost, Gualter, late secretary to the Council
of State, 202, 453(2).
, , widow of, 453.
.., Gualter, jun., assistant secretary to
the Council of State, 88, 128 (2), 246
(2), 314, 334, 397, 405, 422.
, , letter of, 536.
, , payments hy, 1,34, 155, 444,
482-492.
payments to, 129, 203, 409,
437, 438, 454, 482, 492.
, , petition of, 453 (2).
, , receipts by, 203.
, brothers of, 246.
, , family of, 155, 202, 453 (2).
Frowell, Rich., 337.
, , Joan, wife of, 337.
Fryer, Mr., 220.
Fugill, Joshua, 130, 333, 378.
Fuller, John, letters of, 563, 572, 575.
, Major Jno., 211.
Capt. Eobt., 9, 45, 611.
, , letters of, 579, 612.
Furloe, Jno., 467.
G.
Gainsborough, garrison at, 583.
Galbreth, David, pass for, 459.
Gale, Eobt., 340, 471.
, Mr., commander of the victualling
ship of Harwich, 364.
Galleo, Alex., petition of, 14.
Gallllee, Thos., sen., petitions of, 379 (2).
, Capt. Thos., jun., 120, 379 (2).
Gallions Eeach, letter dated from, GI4.
Gallop, Justice, 226.
Galloway, articles of, 7.
, ships at, to, or from, 633, 588.
, traveller to, 291.
Galway, 26 (2), 93, 194.
, ships to or from, 262, 433, 494, 514,
526, 595.
Gambia River, 198.
5.
Games, Edw., 466.
Garbrand, Jno., 387.
Garden, Alex., 471.
Gardiner or Gardner, Wm., petition of, 335.
Gardner, Maurice, 206, 208, 414.
, , petition of, 346.
, Rich., 352.
, Wm., jun., 488.
Garland, the (ship), company of, petitions of,
65, 89, 95, 111, 175.
, Mr., placed on committees, 336, 425.
Garrison, Jas., letter of, 520.
Garrisons, arms, &c. in or from, 113, 215,
510 (2).
, disbanding or dismantling of, 90, 92,
95 (2), 96, 99, 101,533.
, governors of, 215, 349.
Garse, Jno., 234, 471.
Garter King-at-Arms, see Walker, Sir Edw.
Garthyde, Jas., 346.
Gatehouse prison, Westminster.
, keeper of, see Wikes, Aquila.
, prisoners committed to, 28, 78,
92, 94, 160, 166,194, 280,354, 363,
387,464,476 (3).
Gatfield, Mary, 253.
Gauden, Denis, Navy victualler, 145, 548.
, , letters of, 406, 503.
, , payments to, 483, 485.
, , petition of, 168.
, , proposal of, 449.
Gaudy, Chas., 480.
Gaunt, John of, son of Edward III., 221.
Gay, Jno., letter of, 519.
Gayer, Gear, or Giear, Jas., 190, 222, 275
370.
, , petition of, 194..
Gayton, oo. Stafford, 248.
Gear, Jas., see Gayer.
Geere, Robt., letter of, 617.
GefFery, Jno., letters of, 322, 323.
General, the Lord, see Cromwell, Oliver.
, the, see Fleet, generals of.
Genoa, 3, 133, 284.
Castle, 332.
, Dutch fleet at, 133.
, governors of, 332.
, prisoners in, 133.
, ships at, to, or from, 133, 134, 146
332,415.
, ships of, 415.
George, Jno., 158, 260, 406, 466.
, Otho, 305.
Robt., 524.
Geraldine, Col., 38.
, , pass for, 459.
Gerard, Chas., 435.
Gerbrandus, Eppius, 331.
Germans, 182 (3).
Germany, cloth made in, 230.
, sent to, 249, 250.
T T
658
GENEEAL INDEX.
Germany — cont.
, Dutch army in, 509.
, ships to, 230, 249, 250.
Gernon, Mary, 350, 414.
Gething, Capt. Phil., letters of, 610, 613,
617.
Gettins, Wm., 612.
, , Johan, widow of, 612.
Gihbes, Hen., mayor of Bristol, 234.
Gibbon, Mr., 375, 602.
Gibbons, Edw., 124.
Gibson, Elinor, 602.
, , husband of, 602.
Mrs., pass for, 475.
Giear or Gear, Jas., see Gayer.
, Rebecca, 33.
Gifford, Ben., letter of, 391.
Gilbert, Wm., 262.
, , letter of, 602.
Giles, Jno., 214.
Gill, Col. Geo., 372.
Gillingham, Kent, ships to, 495, 569 (2).
Gilson, Capt. Jno., 468, 513.
Girling, Christ., 462, 476.
, ,Thos., son of, 462, 476.
,Eich., 131.
, , petition of, 48.
Glamorganshire, 320, 321, 424.
, chief justice for, 451, 481.
, mayors, justices, &c. of, letter to,
321.
Glasburgh, Jno., 473.
Glencalvie Wood, Scotland, 453.
Glengary (laird of?), 179.
Globes, 480.
Gloucester, 292, 487, 488.
, arms and ammunition at or from, 95,
215.
, Duke of, see Henry.
, dukes of, arms of, 221, 222.
, garrison at, 107, 156, 224.
, horse regiment of, 386.
, letters dated from, 292, 584.
, magazine at, tents in, 489.
, marshal of, 147.
Gloucestershire, 310.
, clothiers of, 386.
, impressing men in, 292, 576.
, places in, 78, 344.
, receiver-general for, 487, 488, 491.
Gobert, Capt. Jas., 47, 54, 60, 116, 125, 129,
463, 465.
Goddard, Dr., 332, 344.
Godden, Jas., 411.
, Jno., 340, 413.
, Katherine, 413.
Godfrey, Capt. Wm., 420, 617.
, , letter of, 585.
, Mr., 334.
, surgeon, 609.
Godfry, Mich., 68.
Godolphin, Fras., 72.
, John, D.C.L., Admiralty Judge, 454.
, Capt. Jno., letter of, 600.
, Sir Wm., 72.
Godsall, Hen., petition of, 67.
Godscall, Jas., 370, 467, 536.
, , petition of, 177.
, Jno., 166,211.
Godwin, Edm., 405.
Goffe, Col., 23, 34 (2), 83,192, 310, 403,407.
, , letter to, 515.
, , placed on committees, 314, 319,
328.
, , regiment of, 618.
, Capt. Wm., 570.
Gold, 57, 59, 61, 307, 405.
taken prize, 88, 124, 315.
and silver, 45, 69.
medals, 446.
mines, 266, 330.
taken prize, 88, 112,305, 444,
445, 460.
Gold, Isaac, 470.
Goldsmith, Jno., proposal by, 450.
Goldsmiths' Hall, 351, 440.
, payments from, 398, 429, 456.
, receipts of, 354.
.treasurers at, 171, 354, 371,
388.
Goldston, Edw., 562.
Gooch, Major, 260, 263 (2).
Goodfellow, Jno., 501.
, Mr., 501.
Goodgin, Capt. Wm., 261.
Goodlad, Capt. Nath., 137, 138, 394.
, , petitions of, 123, 149, 198, 225,
387, 393.
Goodman, Kich., 155.
, , mother of, 155.
Goods, prohibited, 40, 372, 380.
Goodson, Wm., 124.
, Capt, 232.
Goodwin, Mat., 225.
Rob., member of the Council of
State, 216.
, placed on committees, 2 (2), 16,
190, 218.
,Dr. Thos., 74.
, , church of, 622.
Goodwin Sands, 258, 304, 356, 558, 577.
Goodyear, Moses, 479.
, , letter of, 605.
Gore, Saml., letter of, 612.
Goree; letters dated from, 389, 392.
, ships at, 357, 387, 392.
, ships from, 316.
Goring, Col., 412.
Gosliu, Jacob, 468.
Gospel, committee for propagating, see Council
of State, committees of.
GENERAL INDEX.
659
Gospels, 74.
Gosport, sick and wounded at, 180, 187, 208,
229.
Gottenburg, ships of, 580, 581, 608.
Gough, Hen., 620.
,Mr., 121.
Gould, Hen., 620.
, Isaac, 406.
, Joiin, 475.
, Thos., 484.
Goulden, Capt., 544.
Gouldsmith, Ralpli, letter of, 609.
Goulston, Mr., 124.
Gourdon, Dr., see Gurdon.
Government, the present, Commomvealth, or
State, 69, 135, 136, 144, 165, 168, 170,
189, 238, 280, 339, 359, 365, 377.
, affairs of, 201.
, aiJection, adherence, or fidelity to, 38,
445.
, , test or engagement, for, 281,
459, 469.
, bonds, securiiy or recognizances, &o.
to, on the usual terms, or not to act
against, 25, 88, 138 (2), 147, 170, 172,
182, 185, 205, 210, 217, 219, 226, 244,
267, 272, 278, 281, 354, 412, 416, 459,
470.
, charges on, 307, 314.
, counsel of, salaries of, 240.
, debts due to, 539.
, disaffection or disservice to, 64, 417,
423, 424.
, enemies to, 266,291, 475; see also
Delinquents, Dutch and Hollanders.
, globes and maps for, 480.
, letters and packets of and to, 450,
474.
, officers of, 342.
, payments to, 76.
, prejudice, loss, or danger to, 79, 168.
, safety or peace of, 83.
, service or advantage to, 291.
Go-wrie, Scotland, 138.
Grace, Eliz., widow, 413.
., Jnc, petition of, 159.
Graham, Col. Jas., 95, 206.
Grand Duke, see Tuscany.
Seignior, see Turkey.
Grant, Mathew, 4 54.
, , Margaret, .widow of, 454.
, Thos., 146,241.
Grantham, Thos., 416, 479.
Graveley, co. Herts, inhabitants of, petition
of, 341.
cum Chesfield, rectory of, 405.
Gravelines, ships at, 183.
Graves, John, letter of, 565.
, Capt, 530.
Gravesend, 9, 11, 12, 191.
, Admiralty Commissioners at, 268,
561.
Gravesend, Admiralty Commissioners at —
emit.
, letters to, 269, 561.
, clerk of the check at, 602, 605, 613.
, customs' officers at, 210.
, , letter to, 64.
, letters dated from, 229, 265, 274 (3),
276, 277, 279, 316, 372, 401, 493, 501,
503, .504, 513, 514,517, 518, 527, 529-
531, 533, 551, 558, 561, 570, 572, 575,
578, 581, 583, 585, 586, 588, 596, 600-
603, 605, 607, 615, 617.
, mariners at or to, 526, 527, 529, 530,
531,538, 562.
, mayor of, see Woodcott, Thos.
, persons at, 530.
, postmaster at, 583, 596.
, prisoners at or from, 548, 605, 607.
, ships at, to, or from, 116, 192, 227
274, 27.5, 276, 277, 401, 448, 514, 527,
529, 531 (2), 533, 541, 555, 558 (2),
572, 600, 601, 602, 603 (2), 613, 614,
615 (2).
, sick and wounded at, 605, 607.
, travellers to, 268, 269, 391, 533.
Greame, Fras., 255.
Greane, Joshua, see Greene.
Great Seal, the, 29, 429.
, commissioners of, or keepers of
the liberties of England, 28, 29, 34,
69, 319, 416, 425, 429 (2), 434, 440,
478 ; see also Lisle, John ; Whitelock,
Bulstrode.
, references to, 128.
, , warrants to, 481.
, , writs of error granted by, 318,
319.
Greaves, Wm., letter of, 587.
, Capt. 179, 180.
Greble, Capt., 261.
Greek, 74.
language, 176.
Green or Greene, Alex., 83.
..., , Christ., 461.
, Capt. Edm., 550 (2), 557.
, Geo., 388.
, , Mary, widow of, 388.
, Hen., 477.
, , letter of, 526.
, letter to, 370.
, Jas., 618.
, Capt. John, 538.
, John, of London, 483.
or Greane, John or Joshua, mayor of
Lynn, 552.
, letter of, 57.
, petition of, 206.
iSrich.,412.
, Owen, 463.
, Roger, 248.
Thos., 487.
, , Agnes, widow of, 487.
T T 2
660
GENERAL INDEX.
Green or Greane — cont.
, Thos., of Dover, 495, 545, 576.
, .letters of, 27, 358 (2), 388, 494,
499, 510, 511, 523, 537, 569, 571, 574,
577, 578, 581, 684, 588, 593, 601, 602.
, Thomas, surgeon, letter of, 614.
, Wm., shipmaster, 468.
, Capt. Wm. 181,186,537, 541,557.
, , letter of, 538.
, Wm., surgeon, 112.
,Mr., 555.
Greenhard, Jno., 435.
Greenhill, Wm., 74.
^ , certificate of, 282.
Greenhithe, letter dated from, 591.
ship at, 591.
Greenland, ships to, 398.
Greensmith, Jno., 157, 301, 455.
Greenwich, 429, 482.
, letters dated from, 539, 568.
, resident at, 106.
, ships at, 615.
, East, minister ot, 557.
Greenwood, Wm., clerk of the check, letters
of, 279, 294.
Gregory, Wm., letter of, 530.
, Capt., 522, 553.
Grenwaye, Jno., letter of, 514.
Grethead, Capt., 335.
Greville, Robert, lord Brookes, 512.
Grey, Thomas, lord Grey of Groby, member
of the Council of State, 44, 137, 166,
402.
, , placed on committees, 127, 128,
130.
Gribbell, Jno., 401.
Griffin, Thos., 473.
Griffith, Dan., 467.
, Thos., 376.
Grime, Capt. Jno., 382.
Grimsby, 29.
, mayor of, 356.
road, letter dated from, 278.
ship in, 278.
Grindam, John, 463.
Groom, Hen., 140.
Groome, Capt., 334.
Groote, Hans, 340.
Grosse, Jno. le, 83, 484.
Grosvenear, Jonas, petition of, 313.
GrosTenor, Col,, 299, 301, 320, 421.
, Quartermaster-general, 371, 412, 416.
, , placed on committees, 328, 338,
363, 415.
Grove, co. Berks, 381.
Grove, C:ipt. Thos., 618.
Growth, Kdith, 376.
Grumwell, Capt. Kich., 347, 563, 583.
, , letters of, 563, 572.
, , k'tturs to, 323, SCO.
Grundy, Kalph, letters of, 561, 576.
Guadaloupe, ships at, 522.
Guards, the, 305, 460.
, commander of, 245, 246.
Guernsey, 23, 93, 341, 345, 372, 437.
,bailiflFof, 345.
Cornet, castle in, 94, 207, 482.
, garrison of, money for, 329.
, governor of, see Bingham, Col.
John.
, letter dated from, 93.
merchant of, 505.
, money for, 524.
, residents in, 415.
, , petition of, 446.
, ships at, 482.
, ships for or from, 127, 359, 535.
, troops in, pay for, 127.
Guildford, powder mills at, 538, 539.
, troops in, 214.
Guildhall, London, 292, 420, 440.
Guinea, 54.
company, 54, 60, 116, 125, 129,398,
435, 470.
, ships from or to, 76, 77, 116, 124,
129, 463, 470, 517.
, Swedish African Company in, 79.
Gunfleet, letter dated from, 373.
, ships at, 373.
Gunpowder, import of, 187.
makers, 138, 139, 347, 350, 478, 554,
560.
, letter to, 83.
mills, 188, 205, 281, 538, 539, 554.
, orders for, 38.
, prices of, 312.
, want of, 383.
Gunson, Capt, 573.
Gunter, Jno., 143, 155 (2), 256.
Gurdon, Gourdon, or Gourdain, Dr. Aaron,
master worker of the Mint, 9, 69, 331,
332, 377, 424, 445.
, Dr., at Ely house, 332.
, , petition of, 307.
, Col. Brampton, 414.
, John, member of the Council of
State, 79, 126, 160, 245, 445.
, , commission to, 447.
, , placed on committees, 2, 14, 16,
18, 23, 25, 48, 59, 97, 152, 160, 185,
190, 199,216.
, references to, 124, 169 (2).
Gurnett, Mi-., 457.
Gurney house, London, see Deans and Chap-
ters' lands, sale of, committee for, 454.
Guymartio, Giles, 45.
, John, 45.
Gwalther, Anne, petition of, 7.
Gwyn, Kich., petitions of, 280, 286.
, Mr., pass for, 475.
Gyles, Rich., 490.
Gyll, Jasper, 290.
GENEEAL INDEX.
661
H.
Haberdashers' Hall, London, 348, 380.
, committee for composition and seques-
tration of delinquents at, 311, 320,
346, 351, 354, 363, 369, 376, 380, 382
(2), 402, 404 (2), 416 (2), 418, 434,
435, 438, 439, 444, 454, 484.
, , chairman of, 339.
, , , letter to, 440.
, salaries of, 456.
, , treasury of, 351,363; see also
Goldsmiths' Hall, treasurers at.
, , warrants to, 490, 491.
Habinica, Fras., 209.
Hacker, Fras., 484, 538.
Haddock, Jno., 78.
, Capt. Wm., 282, 357.
, letter from, 497.
Haeyckes, Tidde, 204.
Haget, Paul, letter of, 237.
Hague, the, 221.
, Pape Street in, 221.
Hale, Danl., 479.
Halford, Edw., 465.
Hal^enny, Hump., 557.
HaU, Earth., note of hand of, 287.
, Capt. Edw., certificate by, 493,
, Jno., certificate of, 203.
, Morgan, 166.
, Saml., 469.
Thos., 35.
Capt, of Deptford, 560.
Hallet, Jno., 294, 303 (2), 609. .
, , proposals by, 448.
Halliday, Edw., 468, 531.
HalsaU, Lancashire, 435.
Hamburg, 19, 118, 401, 572.
, agent or resident from, 137, 139, 151,
152, 155, 160, 163, 185, 190, 212 (2),
231, 237, 244, 257, 263, 266, 272, 310,
328.
, , committee to confer with, 137,
160, 168, 207, 215, 415.
, exports from, 151, 155, 160 (2), 167,
187, 295,296,365.
, gunpowder from, 295-296,302,311,
365.
, letter dated from, 365.
, letters from, 27, 50 (2), 175, 185, 186,
295.
mariners of, 464.
, masts from, 295, 296.
, merchant adventurers to, 296.
, , petition of, 230.
, merchants of or at, 98, 166, 194,365,
414, 552.
native of, 331.
, resident at, see Bradshaw, Rich.
Hamburg — cont.
, senate of, 27, 50 (2), 87, 88, 131, 137,
266, 297, 310,333, 416.
, ships of, or Hamburghers, 50 (3), 55,
66 (2), 77, 103 (2), 185, 203,215, 244,
247, 287, 303, 328 (2), 340, 348, 401,
427, 435, 465, 475, 494, 566 (2), 568.
, , captures by, 266, 310.
, captures of, 163, 302, 614.
, ships at, to, or from, 230,287,313,
331, 365, 467, 502, 546, 558, 570, 594,
605, 609, 615.
, stlllyard at, 65.
, travellers to, 471.
Hamilton, Jas., 158, 160, 161, 185, 205, 488.
Hamilton, inhabitants of, 402.
Hamlin, Capt. W., 480.
Hammon, Eob., letter of, 231.
Hammond, Jno., 558, 598.
, , Barbara, widow of, 598.
, Hamond, or Hammon, Eobt., gun-
founder, 77, 206, 344, 372, 536, 542,
552.
Hamon, Wm., 412.
Hampden, John, 512.
Hampshire or Southampton, 154, 220, 429.
commissioners in, 251.
, customs in, farming of, 251.
, ports of, 9.
, pressing men in, 262.
, vice-admiral o/, 502.
Hampton, see Southampton.
Hampton Court, 405.
Hancock, Lieut., 34.
Handcock, Ant., 482.
Hansby, Sir Ralph, 375.
Hanse Towns, 65.
Hanson, John, 2.
Hapsburgh, ships at, 566.
Harborne, Mr., 403.'
Harcourt, Jonas, 484.
Hardin, Wm., letter of, 287.
, , wife of, letter to, 287.
Harding, Major Wm., 56, 329, 350, 438, 440.
, , letter of, 524.
, , letter to, 597.
, , petition of, 127.
Hardwick, Col., 197.
, Mr., of Leghorn, 408 (,2).
Hardy, Hen., 478.
.Rich., 121, 123.
Hare, Sir Ralph, commission to, 447.
, Capt. Thos., letter to, 618.
Harford, Wm., 461.
Harker, Christ., 528.
Harle, Capt., 400.
Harman, Jno., letter of, 603.
Capt. Roger, 5:50.
Harmans, Peter, 446.
, Tunis, 446.
Harmer, Eobt., letters of, 274, 316.
G62
GENEEAL INDEX.
Harmon, Capt., 540.
Harper, Capt. Eoger, 415.
, Col., 185.
Harrington, Sir Jas., member of the Council
of State, 88, 275, 280, 311, 346, 394.
, , as chairman of the Mint Com-
mittee, 80, 130, 140, 260.
J , placed on committees, 2, 48,
181, 223, 280.
, Wm., 33, 50, 462, 464.
Harris, John, 463, 601.
, , letter of, 555.
, Lieut. Jno., 573.
, ..,..., Ann, widow of, 573.
, Major Jug., 130.
, Peter, 467.
, , letters of, 592, 613.
, , petition of, 169.
, Rich., letters of, 500, 523.
, Stephen, 161,487.
, Capt., 151.
Harrison, Brian, 111, 381.
, Jas., letter of, 504.
, Ealph, 304.
, Stephen, letter of, 586.
, Thos., governor of Upnor Castle, 139,
191,314.
, , letter of, 556.
, Thos., purser, 35.
, Col. or Major-Gen. Thos., lieutenant
and treasurer of ordnance, member of
the Council of State, 25, 157, 2o4, 225,
298, 299, 301 (2), 303, 305, 315, 320,
330, 332, 344, 350, 363, 419, 438, 455.
, , letter to, 411.
, , payments by, 482-484, 486-
488, 490.
, , placed on committees, 16, 28,
37 (2), 45, 160, 181, 216, 333, 345,
377, 395, 405, 421, 425, 445, 452, 454.
, Wm., 597.
Harry, 82.
Ilarryman, Thos., 248.
Hart frigate, company of, petition of. 111.
llartland Sheaf, Devon, 175.
Hartlib, Mr., payment to, 489.
Harvard, Thos., 529.
Harvey, Dudley, 529.
, Edm., letter of, 580.
, Fras., secretary to Gen. Blake, 71,
132, 518.
, , letter of, 515.
, John, .542, 545.
, Mr,, 8.
Harwar, Mr., 426.
Harwich, 10, 11, 16, 100, 144, 315, 391, 407,
425, 540, 562, 576, 580, 584.
ammunition at, 579, 580, 582 (2),
586, 589.
, bailiffs of, 356.
, Dutch prisoners at, 407, 420.
fort, 23.
Harwich — cont.
, impressing in, 321, 322, 356, 574,
588, 617.
, justices of, letter of, 599.
, letters dated from, 319, 321,338,364,
395, 407, 497, 504, 548 (2), 549, 551,
552, 561, 584, 585, 595, 596, 605, 606,
607, 609, 614, 616, 618.
, mayor, &c. of, 588, 598, 599, 602.
, persons at, 425, 486.
.provisions or stores at or for, 574,
614 (2).
, seamen in, 322.
, ships at or near, 7, 9, 10, 93, 144,
257, 319, 364, 372, 395, 400, 403, 407,
497, 509, 540 (2), .548 (2), 549, 551
(2), 552, 561, 575, 583, 584, 585, 586,
589, 592, 595, 596, 599, 605, 606, 607,
609, 616.
, ships at, commanders of, letter to, 11.
, ships to or from, 246, 264, 283, 316,
324, 400, 403, 425, 493, 517, 583, 600,
612, 614, 615, 616, 618.
, sick and wounded at, 385, 395, 407,
424, 425, 602.
, , surgeons for, 602.
, town clerk of, 322.
, travellers to, 356, 38.5, 425 (2).
, victuallers at, 588.
, victuals at, 33, 238, 396, 457, 567.
Harwood, Wm., 62.
Haslelock, Jno., 589.
Haslewood, Capt. Wm., 550.
Haslor hundred, co. Dorset, 547.
Hasteville, Sir David, 169, 380.
Hastings, 259, 306.
, mayor of, 287.
, traveller to, 287.
Hatch, Edw., 240.
Hatcher, Thos., commission to, 447.
Hatfield Chase, drainage of, 371, 373, 414.
Hatrell, Geo., 613.
, Jno., 613.
, Theophila, 613.
Hatsell, Capt. Hen., 26, 29, 54, 79, 132, 162,
194, 282, 403, 407, 409, 423, 440, 445,
505, 506, 508, 519, 528, 538, 544, 546,
547, 549, 558, 597, 609.
, letters of, 15, 89, 186, 203, 223,
227, 281, 290, 321, 496, 498, 500, 502,
.505, 506, 507, 509, 511, 514, 517, 519,
521, 522, 526, 527, 629-533, 535 (2),
538, 544, 547, 549, 550, 555 (2), 558,
561, 571,577,580, 581, 619.
) , alluded to, 93, 132.
, , letter to, 587.
) , , alluded to, 29, 63, 132,
146.
Hatter, Rich., 139, 488, 489, 490.
Hatton, Mr., 586.
B[aviland, Jas., 310.
Havre-de-Grace, ship of, 608.
, ships to or from, 203, 475.
GENERAL INDEX.
663
Hawes, Nath., 68, 209.
petitions of, 68, 170, 197, 433.
Hawkes, Arth., 486.
, .letter of, 599.
, Geo., 473, 561.
, gratuity to, 491.
, Saml., 332, 369.
Hawley, Capt., 57.
Hawling, Christ., 421.
Hay, Jas., Earl of Carlisle, 399.
Lucy, Dowager Countess of Carlisle,
241.
, brother of, 242.
Hayes, Fras., 252.
Hayfield, eo. Derby, 248.
Hayle, Rich., 172.
, , Anne, widow of, 601.
Hayne, engineer, 355.
, , payment to, 355.!
Haynes, Hen., 617.
, , Joyce, widow of, 617.
, Major, see Heane.
Haystius, Martin, 244.
Hayward, Capt. E., clerk of the survey, Chat-
ham, 540, 541, 556.
, letters, &c, of, 504 (2), 531(2),
540, 547, 560.
, Capt. John, 560.
, , letter of, 558.
, Marg., wife of, 454, 588.
, Nicb., petition of, 47.
, Eich., 404.
, Thos., son of, 404.
Heaue, Haynes, or Heyne, Col. or Major
James, governor of Jersey, 22, 23, 33,
83, 229, 299, 301, 319, 328, 402, 438,
441,446,524, 565.
, , letter of, 617.
, , , alluded to, 163.
Heath, Jno., letter of, 559.
Heatley, Gabriel, 35, 482.
, , Eliz., widow of, 462.
Heaton, Capt. Nicb., 574, 576.
Hebrew, 74.
professor, 74.
Hedsbawe, Hen., 501.
Heily, Jos., 530.
Helby, Barth., 270.
, , offer of, 621.
Hele, Mr., 322.
Hehueran, Hen., petition of, 282.
Helmes, Jno., 152, 210.
Helvoetsluys, ships at, 4.
Hemins, Math., 33 1 .
Hemp, price of, 501.
, sowing of, in the fens, 144, 146.
Henhury, co. Gloucester, vicarage of, 344.
Hendra, Thos., 398.
, , Martha, wife of, 398.
Henley, Kobt., 447.
Henrietta Maria, Queen Mother, widow of
Charles I., 72.
, , lands of, see Charles I., lands
of, or Crown lands.
, revenues of, 421.
Henry IV., sons of, arms of, 221.
Henry VII., 70.
Henry VIII., 221, 309, 422.
Henry Stuart, Prince, Duke of Gloucester,
12, 20, 23, 27, 47, 53, 54, 56, 57 (2),
65, 142 (2), 146, 162.
, , arms of, 221, 222.
, , letters of, 65, 142.
, , pass for, 102.
, payments to, 103.
, , transportation of, 141, 142, 162,
163, 164,464.
, , tutor to, see Lovell, Kich.
Herara or Herrera, Jno. or Juan Mexia de,
333,341.
, petitions of, 232, 249.
Herault, Jean, petition of, 65.
Herbert, Philip, late Earl of Pembroke, 47.
, Philip, Earl of Pembroke, petition of
343.
Jno., 287.
, Thos., 478, 597.
Wm., 469.
Hercules, the (ship), company of, 63, 65, 77.
Hereford, 113.
Herefordshire, troops in, 620.
Herman, Ea., mayor of Exeter, certificate by,
39.
, , letter of, 508.
Hermon, Capt. Thos., 599.
Herrera, Juan Mexia de, see Herara.
Herring, Mich., 388.
, Alderman, 351, 363.
, Mr., 412.
Herringden, Thos., 475.
Hertfordshire, 52 (2), 341.
, inhabitants of, petition of, 381.
Hesilrigge, Sir Art., member of the Council of
State, 83, 156, 192, 240, 276, 412, 593.
, , placed on committees, 2 (2),
51, 109, 181.
, , regiment of, 484 (2).
Hewitt, Capt. Thos., 330, 447, 549.
, , account by, 448.
, , letters of, 234, 241, 304, 329,
348, 361, 561.
Hewley, Geo., letter of, 457.
Jno., 458.
Heylyn, Dr., 420.
Heyne, Col., see Heane.
Heytman, Hans, 216.
Heyward, Wm., 72.
Hicks, Hugh, 467.
, Eich., proposal by, 450.
Hicksly, Nich., letter of, 532.
Hide, Jane, 382.
664
GENERAL INDEX.
Hieron, Joseph, 214.
Higden, Jno., 479.
Higgins, Joane, 395.
Higginson, Sam., 35.
, Mr., 556.
Highlake, Chester -water, 26.
Highland, Mr., 412.
Highlanders, 179, 527.
Hiley, Haviland, 469.
Hill, Edw., 556.
, Fras., 123.
, Hen., petition of, 143.
, John, petitions of, 24, 112, 139.
, Rich., list by, 621.
, , letter to, 494.
Eich. commissioner of Dutch prizes,
21.
, , letter of, 546.
,Eich., (forger), 63.
, Rich, merchant, 242.
, , petition of, 309.
...V , , proposal by, 450.
,, Roger, 412.
, Stephen, 125.
, Capt. Thos., 620.
, Capt. Wm., 618.
, , letter of, 191.
, letter to, 540.
, Capt., 186.
, Dr., 473.
, printer, 320.
Hilsonne, Christ, letter of, 587.
Hincksman, Rich., 465.
, , petition of, 36.
Hind, Jno., 335.
Hindy, Jno., 65.
Hitcham, Suffolk, resident in, 439.
Hitches, Mr., 508.
Hobart, Anth., 416.
Hobbs, Solomon, 480, 600.
, of Erith, 466.
Hobergham, Mr., preacher, 439.
Hockett, Wm., letter of, 580.
Hodges, Rich., 542.
Mr., 455.
Hodgkins, Thos., 70.
, smith at the Tower, 55 .
Hodgson, Jas., letter of, 520.
,Wm., 475.
Holborough, Mr., preacher, 439,
Holcroft, Capt. Geo., 573.
Uolden, Jno., 446.
,Nich., 446.
/Toldemess, co. York, 340.
Holding, Barnaby, 262.
Hump., 343.
Holehaven, ships near, 600, 601, 603.
Holland, Robert, Earl of, see Rich.
, Cornelius, 19, 75, 310.
Holland — cont.
, John, Navy Commissioner, 7 (2), 28,
99, 333, .531.
, , complaints against, 8, 28, 44, 76.
, letters of, 497, 618.
, John, carpenter, petition of, 620.
, Joseph, 388.
, Capt. Phil., letter of, 316.
, , petition of, 521.
Capt. Robt, 429.
., , , Anne widow of, 429.
, Thos., clerk of the check at Dcptford,
473.
, , letter to, 497.
, Capt. Thos., letter of, 601.
Holland, (United Proyinces, Low countries,
&c.), 49, 97, 123, 211, 273, 317,332,
362,428, 497, 597.
, affairs in 222, 295, 385, 425.
, agents or ambassadors from, 236,426,
433, 435, 436, 606, 608.
, committee to treat with, 455.
, coast of, 303, 357, 598.
, letter dated from, 391.
, ships on, 316, 319, 353, 357,
361, 365, 385, 388, 391, 395, 407, 426,
544, 599.
colours, see Dutch.
, correspondence with, forbidden, 47,
144.
, deputies from, 433, 435, 445, 451, 480.
Bast India Company, see Dutch.
, English in, 499.
, exports and imports to and from, 19,
21, 49, 51, 66, 144, 296, 460.
intelligence from, 128, 351.
, letters from, 220, 264, 334.
letters to, 240, 241, 242, 311.
, peace with, 298, 433, 435.
, persons in, 242.
_ , place in 133.
, prisoners in, 89, 272, 310, 342.
, , sent home to, 280.
ships or fleet, see Dutch ships.
, ships built in, 132.
, ships to or fiom, 134, 146, 183,242,
254, 361, 362, 385, 407, 678, 606.
, States of, 66,419.
, States-General of, 4.
, , Act of, 48.
, , letters of, alluded to, 231,237,
299, 307, 474.
, , letters to, alluded to, 237, 240,
241, 242,474, 565.
travellers to or from, 72, 83, 176, 242
(2), 390, 407, 408, 523.
, vice-admiral of, death of, 541.
, war with, 68, 92, 153, 177, 270, 342,
365,385.
Hollanders, 59, 63, 66, 122, 123, 231, 305 ;
see also Dutch.
HoUier, Thos., petition of, 259.
GENERAL INDEX.
665
Hollis, Thos., 242.
Hollister, Anne, 61, 151.
, Mr., 412.
Holman, Rich., 410.
Holmden, John, 466.
Holmes, Edw., warrant to, 477.
, Capt., 35.
Holstein, 27.
Holt, Jno„ letters of, 235, 308, 564.
Holton, Rich., 300.
Holworthy, Math., 437, 481.
Holyhead, letter dated from, 579.
, ships at, 579.
Homer, Roger, 470.
, , petition of, 199.
Honfleur, 77, 382.
, governor of, 383.
, ships of, 383.
Hooker, John, 226, 229, 232.
Hooper, John, 198, 483, 490.
, Thos., 467.
Hope, the, see Tilbury Hope.
Hope, Sir Jas., 312.
Hopeful pink, commander of, 441.
Hopewell, commissioner of, warrant to, 475.
Hopgood, Mr., 166.
Hopkins, Edmund, lease from, 300.
, Edw., Navy Commissioner, 44, 179.
, , letters to, 292, 584.
, letter of, 545.
, Geo., 139, 1.52.
, Thos., petition of, 194.
, Wm., 512, 521.
Hopkinson, Mr., 490.
Hopton, Ralph, Lord Hopton, 320.
, , letter to, 418.
, Sir Ralph, 167.
Hopwood, Mr., 556.
Hormer, Rbt., letter of, 85.
Horn, Holland, ships of, 71, 133.
Home, Geo., 322.
, Lieut. Thos., 573.
, Wm., 128.
Horse Eerry, Lambeth, 607.
Horseman, Mr., 455.
Horses, export of, 178, 242, 267, 343, 459,
460, 471 (2), 473, 476, 477 (2).
Horseydown, letters dated from, 547, 589.
Hosier, Capt. John, 186, 191,241,253,264,
271, 541, .548, 551, 554, 557, 576.
, , instructions for, 191.
, , letters of, 278, 536, 539, 540,
543, 549, 557.
Hoskins, Jno., 617.
, grandchildren of, 617.
Hosley Bay, ship in, 575.
Hospitals, 29, 42, 175, 224, 332.
committee on, 332, 333, 338, 341,
349, 363, 364, 434 (2) ; see also Ely
House and Savov.
Hospitals — cont.
, governors of, 445.
, treasurer of, 434.
plotham, Durant, 405.
, Sir Jno., 529.
Houghton, Capt., 568, 574.
Houlding, Capt. Auth., letters of, 511, 515,
523.
Hoult, Mat., 58.
Hounds, export of, 459.
Houper, Thos., 35.
House, the, see Parliament.
Houses and parks, commissioners for, 311.
How, Alex., 17.
Howard, Jno., 532, 558.
, Capt, 599.
, Mr., 412.
Howitt, Saml., letter of, 514.
Howleman, Hen., 583.
, , Eliz., widow of, 583.
Hoxon, Capt. Walter, 125, 334, 451, 492.
, , son of, 451.
, , Rachel, widow of, 93, 125, 334,
451, 492.
Hubbard or Hubbert, Dr., 369, 372.
Hubbart, Sir Jno., commission to, 447.
Hubbert, Susannah, 382.
Hubin, Jno., 182, 292.
Hubland, Lardell, 579.
Hublon, Jas., 468.
Huby, Wm., 150, 170.
Hudson, Jno., 471, 558.
, , petitions of, 175, 331.
,Thos., petition of, 266.
Hughes, Anne, 411.
, Geo., 149,397 (.2).
, , petitions of, 386, 394 (2).
, Hugh, 583.
Hulke, Capt. Thos., letter to, 597.
Hull, Susan, 383.
, Wm., 40, 99.
Hull, 85, 101 (2), 115, 301, 315, 580.
, arms and ammunition from, 158, 232,
315, 322, 323, 347.
, blockhouses at, 485.
, collector at, 255,
, constables of, 356.
, Dutch prisoners at, 351.
, fortifications at. 111, 138.
, governor of, see Overton, Col. Rob.
, , deputy, see Salmon, Lieut.-Col.
Edward.
, letters dated from, 255, 347, 356, 358
(2), 360, 361, 384,426,541,555,570,
583 (3), 586-588, 590 (2), 604, 606
(2), 612, 613.
, mayor of, 108.
, letters to, 10, 255, 351.
, M.P. for, letter to, 234.
, minister of, 176, 351.
, port of, 426, 427.
666
GENERAL INDEX.
Hull — C07lt.
, provisions at, to, or from, 396, 457,
567, 589, 613.
residents at, 338, 506, 544.
, shipmasters of, 336, 443, 555.
, ships at, to, or from, 177, 195,255,
316, 322, 323, 353, 357 (2), 359, 370,
377, 383, 428, 494, 504, 536, 537, 541
(2), 551, 574, 580, 582, 583, 585, 586,
589, 595, 596, 603, 606 (2), 611, 613.
, ships of, 360, 467, 581, 583 (2), 586,
588, 604, 611.
, travellers from, 467.
, Trinity House at, hrother of, 506.
troops from, 486.
victuals at, 34, 238, 323.
Hulman, Thos., 610.
Humher, the, 566.
, letters dated from, 579 (2).
, ships in, 279 (2), 283 (2), 287, 357,
579 (2), 580, 584.
, ships to or from, 314, 357 (2), 359,
540, 566, 578, 584, 589, 590, 592,
595.
Humble, Wm., 480.
Hume, Col. Thos., 468.
Humes, Jno., 222.
Humiliation, days set apart for, 126, 540.
Humfrey or Humphries, Col. Jno., 41, 447,
620.
Humphrey, John, 412.
or Humphryes, Capt. Jno., 193.
, , letter of, 579.
, Rowland, letter of, 304.
, Wm., 461.
Hungerford, Sir Bdw., 440.
, Dame Margaret, widow of, 421,
440, 456.
Hunkin, Lieut.-Col. Jos., governor of the
Sorlings and Scilly, 29 (2), 34 (3),
329, 441 (3).
, , letter of, 597.
Hunster, co. Chester, 404.
Hunt, Hen., 143.
, Mr., 387.
Hunter, Jno., petition of, 196.
Huntingdonshire, excise in, farming of,
270.
, fens in, 447.
, places in, 470.
Huntley, Wm., 468.
Huntrise, Wm., 412.
, , or Huntress, Tomasine, widow
of, 412, 586.
Hurktou, Jno., 618.
Hurst Castle, co. Hants, governor of, 107.
, lieutenant of, 429.
Hurst, Major, 273.
Hussey, Geo., 477, 489.
, Hen., 457.
Hutchinson, Dan., 106, 157.
or Hutchson, Hen., 467, 529, 536.
Hutchinson — cont.
, Eich., Navy Commissioner and trea-
surer, 1, 7, 19, 43 (2), 75, 84, 102, 105,
118, 132, 187, 192, 208, 224, 233, 236,
240, 258, 271, 291, 297, 312, 321, 332,
362, 400, 423, 433, 434, 437, 454, 455,
495, 507, 510, 511, 515, 517, 524, 528,
538, 544, 553, 566, 567, 570, 577 (2),
581, 584 (2), 591, 598, 601 (2), 602,
610.
, letters of, 265, 510, 515 (2),
548.
, .letters to, 252, 501, 516, 517,
540, 566, 575, 598.
, , payments by, 19, 150, 233, 239
(2), 254, 266, 503.
payments to, 38, 217, 282 (2),
298, 337.
, placed on committees, 319, 328.
, , salary of, 464.
Hyde, Sir Hen., 119, 121, 122, 123.
Hyland, Mr., 307.
Hythe, co. Kent, 306.
I.
Ibotson, Mr., printer, 320.
Iceland, 539.
frigate, protection for company of,
210.
Hchester gaol, keeper of, 487.
, prisoners in, 161, 226, 487.
Ilfracombe, 523.
Hmington, co. Warwick, 386.
Imprest, auditors of, see Exchequer.
Inee, Wm., assignment to, 303.
Indemnity Committee, 335, 382, 395, 397,
421, 452,454.
letters to, 453, 456.
, orders for, 346.
India or the Indies, see East and West Indies.
Ingelo, Mr., 125, 130, 487.
Inglish, Eobt., see English.
Ingoldsby, Col. Rich., member of the Council
of State, 32, 185, 198, 256, 267, 304.
, , placed on committees, 2 (2),
16, 37, 185,304, 318.
, , regiment of, 145 (,2), 164, 191,
254, 256, 257, 316, 479, 490, 533, 537,
559, 561.
, , petition of, 272.
Ingram, Amy, 237.
,]rras., 481, 616.
Intelligence, agents for, see Bishop, Capt.
Geo. ; Scott, Thos.
, ketches hired to, gain, 243 (2), 260,
484, 486.
■■■■ , payments for, 143, 482, 484, 486
GENERAL INDEX.
667
Inverness or Endemess, 36, 45, 60, 118, 176,
221, 308, 559.
, fortifications or garrison at, 855 (2),
369, 534.
, governor of, see Fitch, Col.
, letters dated from, 302, 424, 554,
575.
, ships at or to, 191, 302, 494, 531, 534
(2), 554, 559, 565, 587.
, troops at, 140.
Ipswich, 162, 240, 246 (2), 277, 391, 562.
, bailiffs of, letters to, 892, 423.
, , letter of, 437.
, , , alluded to, 439.
, , lists by, 493.
, coals at, 277.
, impressing at, 364 (2), 588, 617.
, letters dated from, 240, 277, 356,
364, 437, 501, 540, 542, 559, 570, 604,
606.
, mariners in, 277.
, mayor, &c. of, 588.
residents in, 48,881, 424,439, 455,
516.
, ships of, 170, 306, 391, 466, 585, 564,
614.
, , masters of, 278.
, ships at, to, or from, 277, 324,424,
607.
, sick and wounded sent to, 392, 423,
424, 437, 439, 602, 604.
, , surgeons for, 602.
, travellers to or from, 424, 459.
Ireland 39, 50, 52, 64, 74, 77, 90, 157, 272,
302, 312, 348, 379, 592.
, Admiral, Lord High, of, 73.
, adventurers in, 200, 369, 445.
, affairs or business of, 310, 372.
coast of, ships on, 214, 291, 475, 495,
500, 535, 536, 557, 610 (3), 612, 614.
coin or money in or for, 32, 100 (2),
266, 330, 355, 453.
, , clipped or base in, 44, 148, 169
(2).
, coining in, 103.
, Commander-in-Chief in, 868.
, commissioners of Parliament in, 18,
19, 21, 23,25, 26,35, 117,143, 145,
148, 150, 163, 226, 272, 394, 425, 445,
447, 489, 614.
, , letters of,alluded to, 56,157,
212.
, , letters to, alluded to, 169, 194,
250, 331, 439.
, secretary to, 108, 272.
, , for soldiers' accounts, 36.
, committee for, see Irish and Scotch
Committees.
, counties of, 394.
, exports from, 90, 461, 514.
, imports to, 136, 160.
, intercourse with, 449, 600.
, lands in, 298, 350, 429.
Ireland, lands in — cont.
forfeit, 322, 338, 869, 371, 395.
> ) Act for disposal of, 322,
332, 344, 350.
, , charges on, 346, 429.
, , , committee for, 322, 332,
341, 344, 369, 371, 395, 445, 454.
, , , grants of, 157.
, letters from, 130, 143.
, lord deputy of (late), 425.
, murders in, 489 (2).
, north of, forces in, 194.
, persons in, 163, 166, 168, 331.
, places in, 168, 868, 514.
, ports in, posts to or from, 262.
, rates of, 368, 469.
, prisoners in or to, 163, 360.
rebellion in, 445, 453, 476 (2), 489
(2).
, ships in, 67, 493.
, ships to or from, 15, 115, 172, 194,
199, 202, 254, 262, 265, 384, 410, 493,
496, 498 (2), 500, 559, 600 (2), 610,
611 (2), 612.
, convoy for, 15.
, silver mines in, 250, 266, 439.
, traders to, petition of, 207.
, travellers to or from, 21, 163, 190
214, 298, 354 (3), 895, 414, 446, 454*
462,471,489 (2), 607.
, victuals in, 84.
Ireland, English army, forces, regiments, &c.
in or sent to, 36, 75, 200, 440, 454
(2).
) , arras and ammunition for, 100,
231, 260, 808, 460, 464, 478, 539, 552,
607.
, clothes for, 19, 157, 607.
> ) , contractors for, 157.
) , commanders of, 26 (2), 130.
, commissaries of, 130, 453.
, , disbanding of, 371, 394, 395.
, , horse, or horse soldiers in, 483,
490, 491.
, , medicaments for, 377, 478,482
490.
) , money for, 24, 26 (2), 75, 93,
377, 480 (2), 482, 485, 491, 527, 563.
, .....,, officers of, 527.
, , , petition of, 228, 226.
, , recruits for, 460, 483, 486,
490.
, , service in, 108, 841, 850.
, , stores and provisions for, 26
199, 361, 453, 472, 489, 490, 563,
600.
, surgeon to, 482.
, , victuals for, 26 (2), 46, 79, 83,
259, 855, 482 (2), 483, 485, 489 (2).
Ireland, Thomas, 598.
Ireton, Henry, late Lord Deputy of Ireland,
funeral of, 425.
, Alderman John, letter to, 337.
668
GENERAL INDEX.
Irish, 506.
children, 393.
coast, 264.
lands, see Ireland, lands in.
mariners, 186.
men, 89.
men-of-'war, 41.
prisoners, 190, 197, 198, 209.
regiment, raising of, 108.
seas, guard for, 260.
_ soldiers sent to foreign service, 21,
22, 161, 250,270,471.
, sent to Scotland, 190, 193, 194.
sent to Spain, 146, 175, 185,
204,270,275,461.
squadron, 199, 547, 548.
Tories, 41, 223, 290, 433, 491, 588.
wools, 220.
Irish and Scotch Committee, 113, 202,
299.
, attendances before, 231, 341.
, clerk to, see Look, Mat.
, doorkeeper to, 60.
letter of, 145.
, , alluded to, 100, 418, 438.
, letter to, 494.
, , alluded to, 449.
members of, 2, 14, 128, 304,
318, 344.
orders of, 100, 108, 145, 159,
226, 440.
, papers presented to, 159.
, references to, by the Council of
State (Dec. 1652), 12, 13 (2), 16, 19,
23 (2), 25, 33, 45, 46, 48, 55.
, (Jan. 1653), 75, 76, 78,
82 (2), 92 (2), 95 (2), 96, 100, 101,
106-108, 110, 114-116, 118, 124, 125,
128-131.
, (Feb.), 138, 140 (2), 143,
144, 146-148, 150 (2), 151, 155-161,
163, 164, 166 (2), 167, 170 (2), 172,
173, 175, 176, 178, 182, 185 (2), 190
(2).
, (March), 196, 198, 200
(2), 204 (3), 217, 224, 225 (3), 228,
231, 242.
, (April), 256,260 (2), 263,
273 (2), 280 (2), 304.
, (May), 311, 318 (2), 325,
333,335 (2), 336, 340 (2), 341, 343-
346, 348 (2), 350, 351 (2), 355.
, (June), 363 (2), 368, 369,
372 (2), 376 (3), 380-383, 387, 398,
402, 405 (2), 406, 410, 412-414, 416,
420 (2), 421 (2), 423, 434, 438-440,
442, 445, 446, 451-454.
, reports of, 26, 32, 109-111.
, alluded to, 44, 83, 103,
110, 115, 150, 164, 176, 214, 2)7, 225,
245, 263, 278, 336, 355, 440, 452.
, secretary of, see Kowe, Wm.
, services to, 4t3.
Iron, 62,471, 475.
ordnance, 12, 154, 372, 501, 503.
Isaacson, Phil., 200.
Israel, Manasseh Ben, pass for, 38.
Italian language, paper in, 379.
merchants, 286.
princes, 146.
Italians, 105, 286.
Italy, 94, 108, 318, 397, 442.
, coast of, 30.
, ports of, 58.
, ships to, .50, 123, 158, 309, 464.
, travellers to or from, 176.
Jacket, Sarah, 36, 91.
Jackett, Capt. Wm., 113.
Jackson, Anth., 168.
, Jas., petition of, 170.
, John, treasurer of excise, 115, 278,
341.
, , payments by, 349, 482-486,
489, 491, 492.
, placed on committees, 31 9, 328.
,..., warrant to, 129.
, Mr,, 120.
Jacob, Capt. Wm., 123, 198.
Jacobson, Jacob, 475.
, , letters of, 257,581.
, , remonstrance of, 65, 148.
, Mr., of Dover, 197.
Jacquett, Isaac, 314.
Jaggard, Fras., 461.
James I., 131, 367, 368.
James, Duke of York, Lord High Admiral of
England, 67.
, arms of, 222.
, , bond to, 177.
, , commissions by, 73, 177.
James, Chas., 620.
, John, 412.
, Mr. preacher, 439.
James, the (ship), commander of, warrants
to, 480 (2).
, letters dated from, 293 (2), 569.
Janesen, Adrian, 446.
Jamott, J., letter of, 403.
Jansen, Simon, 47, 54, 63.
Jauson, Mr., 497.
Jaques, Jno., 517.
Jarmin, John, 460.
Javerne, Hen., 182.
Jay, Stephen, letter of, 504.
Jefferson, Capt. Jno., 609.
Jeffery, Mat., 35, 459.
GENERAL INDEX.
669
Jenkins, Geo., 610.
, , Susan, -widow of, 610.
jWm., 112.
, minister, 74.
Jennifer, Wm., 4 64.
Jennings, Adam, 131, 175, 211.
, Randolph, 193.
, , Elizabeth, widow of, petitions
of, 193, 413, .586.
, Rich., 143, 381.
, Theodore, 310, 343, 474.
, warrant to, 473.
, Thos., 93, 386.
, , petition of, 137.
, Mr., 242.
Jennison, Ralph, 460.
, Robt., 468.
Jermy, Col. Robt., 415.
Jersey,23, 93, 107, 113, 162,318,380,409,
440, 483, 485, 488.
, bailiff of, see Lempriere, Mich.
, brass ordnance at, 229, 372, 565.
, Charles II. at, 221.
, common hall in, 438.
, court of justice for, committee on,
116.
, exports to, 56, 65, 472.
, garrison of, 586.
, , money for, 329.
, governor of, see Heane, Col. Jas.
, letter dated from, 617.
, masts at, 518.
, merchants of, petition of, 345.
, money for, 524.
,Mont Orgueil castle in, 440.
, officers in, 440.
, receiver of, 29, 318, 440.
, residents in, 65, 325, 363, 438,
446.
, , petition of, 256.
, ships at, to, or from, 107,127,329,
359, .565.
, troops in, pay for, 127.
, wools in, 446.
, , sale, &c. of, 438, 441.
Jerusalem, 292.
Jessey, Hen., 74.
Jessop, Wm., 82, 150, 159, 16U, 164, 166, 240,
246, 415.
, , instructions for, 429-432.
Jesuits, 117, 147, 245, 271, 273, 312.
Jewel house, master of, 424.
Jewet, Mary, 410, 422.
Jewish rabbi, 38.
Sanhedrim, 339.
'Jews, 120, 334.
Joane (Parliament), see Alkin, Eliz.
Jocelyn, Jorrell, 55.
John, King, 245, 259.
John, the, widows of the company of, peti-
tion of, 175.
Johnson, Abr., 405.
, Alex., 528.
, , letter of, 528.
, Capt. Dan., letter of, 441.
,Edw., 464.
, Hen., letter of, 496.
, Leonard, 472.
, Peter, 182.
, Phil., petition of, 521.
, Capt. Robt., 462, 468.
, Robt., 507.
, Thos., 155, 382.
, Wm., 466.
, , petition of 230.
, Capt, of Poole, 409.
, Capt, of Yarmouth, 174.
,Mr., 613.
, Mrs., of Dover, 388.
, , son of, 388.
JoUes, Robt, 575.
, , Sarah, widow, children, &c. of,
575.
Jones, Edm., Attorney-General for South
Wales, 452.
, Edw., 416.
, Godfrey, 478.
, John, 471.
:.., Mary, 360, 416,433.
, Col. PhU., member of the Council of
State, 336, 339, 394 (2).
, placed on committees, 304, 332,
333, 342, 343, 347, 349 (2), 360, 393,
397, 405, 410, 421, 434, 435, 445,
451.
, , president of the Council of
State, 436.
, , regiment of, 95, 424.
, Sir Rob., 17.
, Thos., 469.
, Wm., 346, 476.
, Major, 496.
Jordan, Capt, 232, 235.
Jorey, Sy., letters of, 550, 559.
Joshua, the (ship), petition of mariners of, 7.
Joslyn, Joshua, 310.
Joy, Giles, 253.
Joyce, Lieut.-Col., 467.
, petitions of, 108, 226.
Judd, Dan., gunpowder maker, 421, 534, 535,
554, 564.
, , , letter to, 38.
, payment to, 482.
Judges Advocate, see Walker, Dr. Walter,
Margetts, Thos.
Judges and justices of assize, 128, 171, 423-
435, 429, 434 ; see also Admiralty
and Probate Courts, judges of.
Justice, High Court of, Dublin, 519.
Justices of assize, see Judges.
, lord chief, see RoUe, Hen. ; St John,
Oliver ; and Judges.
670
GENERAL INDEX.
Justices
of peace, 10, 130, 132, 204, 220, 312,
329, 337, 376, 382, 432 ; see also under
the several counties.
, letters to, 205, 315.
K.
Kalendriue, Pompey, 75.
Keate, Gilb., petitions of, 48, 93, 137.
Keatly, Thos., petition of, 280.
Keble, Wm., 345, 393.
Keeler, Tlios., 253.
Keeling, Edw., 470, 485.
Keith, Wm., Barl-Marshal of Scotland, 77,
417.
, Nath., letter of, 526.
Kellara, Eliz., 451.
Kellie, Earl of, see Erskine.
Kelsey, Lieut. -Col. Thomas, governor of
Dover Castle, 18, 47, 64 (2), 106, 115,
160, 164, 183, 199, 209, 249, 287, 299,
322, 413, 439, 479, 491 (2), 548, 551,
569 (2).
, , letters of, 22, 172, 173,499 (2),
543, 646, 555.
, , .alluded to, 23,32, 63, 197,
230.
, , letters to, 356, 370, 388, 569.
, , , alluded to, 14, 64 (2),
79,216.
, , placed on committees, 3 1 9, 328,
402, 415.
Kendall, Geo., 549, 555, 556, 558.
, Jas., 151, 170,490.
, Ealph, proposal by, 450.
, Capt. Wm., letters of, 40, 495, 517,
525, 603.
, , , alluded to, 106.
Kenion or Kennion, Hen., 485, 525.
Kensington, letter dated from, 549.
Kent, Gilbert, 386.
Kent, 220.
, coast of, 36.
, justices of, 522.
, ketchmen of, petition of, 325.
...., places in, 535.
, troops to, 8.
Kentish, Wm., 240.
Kenton, Joan, 414.
Kerbie, And., 475.
, Walter, 331.
Kercher, Thos., 447.
Kerr, Andrew, 158, 160, 185, 205, 488.
Key, Wm., 166.
Keyman, Rich., 380, 491.
Keyser, Capt. Thos. 586, 587, 591, 593.
, , letters of, 586, 591.
Kiffin, Wm., certificate of, 616.
, letters of, 523, 568.
Kilby, Mr., 420.
Kildare, Earl and Countess of, see Ktzgerald.
Kilkenny, Court town in, 159.
Killigrew, Peter, 472.
.J Sir Wm., 333.
Kilvert, Mr., 92.
Kind, Wm., receipt by, 613.
King, the, see Charles II.
, the late, see Charles I.
King, David, 274.
, Edw., 371.
, , letter of, 599.
, Hen., 415.
, , petition of, 548.
, Jno., 402, 438 (2).
, Capt. Jno., 587, 593.
, , letter of, 572.
, Sergeant-Major Nat'nan, 424.
, .■:..., Anne, widow of, 424.
, Eobt., offer by, 621.
Sir Eobt., lady, and family, 607.
, Mr. preacher, 439.
Kingdom, the, see England.
Kingman, Capt., 373.
Kingsbury, co. Middlesex, 398.
King's Road, letters dated from, 504, 572, 61 6.
, ships in or to, 317,347, 504,
560,572,611,615,616.
Kingston-on-Hull, see Hull.
Kingston, Earl of, see Pierrepoiut.
Kinnersley, Clement, keeper of the wardrobe,
23, 51, 185.
, .letter of, 24.
Kinsale river, 55.
, , letter dated from, 494.
, ships at, from, or to, 428, 493, 494
(2), 500, 535, 579.
Kinsman, Rich., 481.
Kintyre, Scotland, 241.
Kirby. Mr.. 82.
> or Kirkby, Capt. Roht., 559.
, , letter of, 566.
Kirk, Anth., 124.
, Jas., 170, 175.
Kirkcudbrightshire, 416.
Kirkland, Thos., 471.
Kitchingman, Thos., 486.
Knap or Knapp, Mr., 65, 484.
Knight, Edw., 479.
Hen., 407, 536.
> Jno., letter of, 556.
Knightcott, co. Warwick, 248.
Isinightsbridge, minister of, 342.
Knipe, Allen, 468, 471.
Knocltfergus, Ireland, ships to, 262.
Knowles, David, 470.
, Hansard, 240.
Koacha, Jon. Baptista Bran, 30.
GENERAL INDE}<.
671
Kyme, Hen., 513.
Kymmicott, Geo., mayor of Dartmouth,
petition of, 107.
Kynderton, Baron, 404.
Ladd, Geo., 470.
, Kobt., 93, 147.
, Thos., 65.
Lagre, Thos., 483, 489.
, Lieut.-Col., 370.
Lamb, Math., 183.
, David, son of, 183.
, Thos., 481.
, petitions of, 67, 336.
Lambert, Jas., 468.
, Major-Gen. John, commander in
Scotland, 242, 260, 279, 298, 307, 310,
319, 320, 336, 343, 349,. 409, 416, 505,
609.
, , placed on committees, 332, 341,
342, 377, 387, 393, 395, 410, 421, 451.
, , president of the Council of
State, 301 (2).
regiment of, officers, &c. of,
petition of, 451.
Lambeth, horse ferry at, 607. •
Lammars, Jodocus, 331.
Lamont, Walter, 51, 225.
Lamot, Jno., 129.
Lancashire, 271.
, places in, 435 (2).
, ports in, 26.
Lancaster, 312, 422.
, posts to or from, 449,
Landguard fort, 16, 23, 391.
, governor of, 55.
, letter dated from, 391.
Land's End, ships off, 359, 494, 519.
, ships to, 475, 597.
Lane, Capt. Lionel, letters of, 513, 527.
, Capt. Sam., letter of, 587.
Capt, 12.
Langdale, Marmadulse, 222.
Langford, Phil., 496.
, Rich., 529.
, , letters of, 501, 516, 517.
Langham, Capt. Hen., 589.
Langley, Jas., certificate by, 524.
Mr., 179, 289, 343, 607.
, , placed on committees, 342, 343.
Lardell, Mr., 579.
Larder, Walter, 547, 560.
Latee, Rich., 446.
Latham, Mr., 397, 410.
Latin language, 77, 176.
Latin language — cont.
, translations into, 140, 147,
186, 259, 445.
Latter, Zach., letter of, 541.
Laurence, Col., 55.
Law, courts of, 72.
of nations, 66, 71, 72.
Law, Lieut.-Col. David, 211, 212, 215.
, Hen., 413.
, Sam., 161,486.
Lawe, Thos., mayor of Boston, letter of, 546.
Lawes, J., letters of, 569, 576, 599.
Lawrence, Mary, 237.
Major Rich., 180, 190, 197, 203,
233.
, Tilney, 380.
Lawsey, Nath., 510.
Lawson, Capt., Jno., Rear-Admiral, 179, 181,
202, 229, 232, 239, 256, 257, 264, 265
(2), 271, 272, 287, 558, 609.
, , letters of, 231, 243, 293, 529,
537, 539, 542 (2), 544, 546, 548-555,
559,561 (2).
, , letter to, 257.
, , wife and children of, 529.
,Mr., 182.
Laxton, Mr., 377, 490.
Lay, Rich., 360.
Layton, Mich., 472.
Lea' river, Enfield, 399.
Lead, 177, 333, 443.
Leak, Ensign Jno., 483, 484.
Leaman, Jno., 93.
Leare, Jno., 322.
Leat, Huet, 36, 69, 78, 143, 152, 190.
Leather, Eliz., 382.
Lechmere, B., 127.
, letter of, 532.
Ledgard, Ensign, 255, 486.
Ledgant, Capt. Wm., 519.
, , letters of, 370, 495, 496, 500,
.506, 519, 587, 607, 613.
Lee road, 10 (2), 11, 13, 191, 274, 276, 277,
364, 391, 596.
, letters dated from, 243, 279
(2), 283, 287, 384, 385, 498, 517, 550,
551, 554, 555, 557-559, 562, 565, 569,
582, 583, 587, 592, 595 (2), 596, 607,
608, 621.
, , ships in or to, 246, 259, 276
(2), 279 (3), 283 (2), 287, 318, 324,
360, 364, 372, 384, 385, 399, 400, 410,
426, 472, 480, 483, 497, 498, 501, 517,
549, 550, 551, 553-555, 557-560, 562,
565, 569, 574, 580, 582, 583-589, 592,
595 (2), 596, 598, 600, 601, 606-610,
615, 617, 621.
, soldiers sent to, 609.
Lee, Godfrey, 21.
, petition of, 7.
, John, 469.
, John, mayor of Canterbury, letter of,
585.
672
GENERAL INDEX.
Jjee -cont.
, Rich., 117.
, Susanna, petition of, 207.
I<eech, John, 355, 388.
, , allowance to, 454.
, , order to, 388.
Leeg, Thos., 248.
Lees, Robt., 248.
Legg, Rich., 460.
, , petition of, 7.
, Wm., pass for, 470.
, Wm., keeper of the wardrobe, 23,
24, 51, 96, 185,454.
Leghorn, 5 (2), 16, 30, 31 (2), 44, 116, 118,
189, 508.
, Admiralty Court at, 443.
, agent at, see Longland, Chas.
, consul at, see Read, Morgan.
, Dutch fleet at, to, or from, 85, 105,
106, 133, 134, 137, 148, 164, 165, 233,
234, 286, 294, 303, 317, 318, 332, 361,
362, 390, 407, 408, 442.
, , engagements with, at, 214, 223,
233, 234, 239, 285, 286, 294, 313, 314.
318, 376, 407, 408, 613.
, , , English captains taken in,
332, 389, 390, 407, 408.
, English fleet at, Commander-in-Chief
of, 285, 286.
, exports to, 114.
, governor of, 165, 286.
, Great Duke of Tuscany at, 85,
107.
, gunpowder at, 98, 102, 318, 407,
408.
, lazaretto at, prisoners in, 408.
, letters datedfrom, 24. 44, 52, 58 (2),
77, 84, 94, 105 (2), 107, 118 (2), 134,
135 (2), 145, 148, 153, 164, 192, 201,
214, 223,233, 234, 284, 285, 294, 303,
(2), 317, 331, 361, 362, 389, 407, 408,
428 (2), 442.
, letters from, 76.
, , alluded to, 78,239.
, merchants at or of, 137, 390, 394.
Mould, 6, 133, 162.
ships in, 5, 6, 31 (2), 40 (2), 52,
105, 133, 148, 161, 19."), 233, 313, 314,
376, 407, 408, 443.
, letter dated from, 161.
prisoners sent to or from, 282,
284.
Road, 4, 11 (2), 30.
, ships at, to, or from, 4-6, 25, 30, 31,
84, 94, 105, 133, 134, 148, 149, 164,
189, 192, 201, 214, 223, 233, 285, 286,
294, 303, 314, 317, 327, 331, 332, 361,
390, 394, 397, 442.
, sick and wounded men at, 223, 284,
294,303.
, allowances to, 284.
travellers to or from, 77, 78, 85,286,
428,581.
Legonia, ijrovince of, America, 129.
Leicestershire, militia commissioners for, 164
, place in, 411.
Leigh, Jno., letter of, 593.
Leith, near Edinburgh, commissioners at, 26
(2), 46, 51, 97, 103, 208, 221, 315,
323, 376, 417, 519, 580.
ai-ms, &c. sent to, 488.
, governor of, 333.
, letters, &c. dated from, 36, 158, 221,
241, 323 (2), 334, 347, 373, 383, 545,
595 (2), 596, 603.
, merchants of, 253, 412,464, 465.
, persons at, 315.
, posts, &c. to or from, 324, 368.
, prisoner at, 225.
, ships at, 323, 334, 373, 383, 404 (2),
424, 534, 595, 603.
, ships to or from, 302, 438, 468, 479,
480, 515, 531, 554, 579, 595, 596.
, taking of, 597.
, travellers to or from, 353.
, troops to, 490.
Leman, Wm., and Blackwell, John, jun.,
see War, treasurers at.
Lemon, Mr., 559.
Lempriere or Nempriere, ilich., bailiif of
Jersey, 341, 380, 438.
Lenthall, Sir John, 292.
, Wm., Speaker of Parliament, Master
of the Rolls, 25, 28, 88, 127, 555, 580.
Leopard, the (ship), letter dated from, 84.
taken by the Dutch, 294, 284, 428
(2).
Leopold, Archduke of Austria, 84, 112, 127.
Leptratt, Wm., letters to, 290, 567.
Leslie, John, Earl of Rothes, 25, 245, 412,
437.
, Alexander, Earl of Leven, 65, 97,
100, 103.;
Alex., 239.
Lieut.-Gen. David, petitions of, 25C,
267.
Letter office, see Post office.
Levant, the, 435.
, mariners fi-om, 435.
, ships to or from, 318, 390.
Levant or Turkey Company, 238.
, avanias on, 334.
letters of, 59, 119-123, 334.
, mariners from, 435.
■ , papers of, 121-123, 335.
, petitions of, 101, 106, 116 (2).
, , order on, 158.
, ships of, 158.
Leverick, Edw., 523.
Levering, Jno., 275.
Leverington, Thos., letter of, 135.
Lewes, Mary, 442.
Lewin, Rich., petition of, 282.
Lewington, Robt., 331.
Lewis, Griffin, 477.
, Thos., 496.
GENERAL INDEX.
673
Lewis — emit.
Mr., victualler, 541, 612.
Dr., 51.
, Ensign, 485.
Liddall, Thos., 466.
Liddell, David, 205 (2), 470.
, Wm., 78.
Lidsey, Jas., 438.
Life, Mr., of Downham, commission to,
447.
Lightfoot, Capt. Luke, certificate by, 412.
, letter of, 595.
Lighthouses, 36.
Lilburne, Lieut.-Col. John, 374, 375, 410, 415,
420, 436.
, ., petitions of, 423, 436.
, , wife of, 436.
Col. Eob., commander-in-chief in
Scotland, 172, 200, 223, 263, 266, 267,
304, 311, 315, 323, 324, 353, 354, 368,
404, 416, 417, 424, 438, 453, 480, 534,
547, 562, 565, 595, 603.
, letters of, 178, 396.
, , alluded to, 125, 175, 194,
299, 355, 372.
Lily, the (ship), commander of, 441.
, , warrants to, 476, 479.
Limbery, Capt. John, see Limmery.
JJme, Mr., 555.
Limehouse, 252, 314. ,
Limerick, 194.
provisions sent to, 489.
, ships of, 599.
, ships to or from, 194, 262, 533.
Limmery or Limbery, Capt. John, 1. 7, 8, 65,
76, 324, 398, 426, 468, 497, 556, 573,
598.
, letters of, 503, 561, 578, 581.
, , letter to, 36.
Lincoln assizes, 555.
Lincoln, Earl of, see Clinton, Theop.
Lincolnshire, 371, 373.
, committee in, 374.
, fens in, 447.
, justices of, 374.
, lands and places in, 374, 375.
, Parliament commissioners in, 19.
, probate court in, 93.
, residents in, 469.
, sheriff of, 374, 375.
Lindall, Kicb., letter of, 554.
Lindsay, Alex., Lord Spynie, 210.
Lindsay, Tbos., 267.
Linesse, Rich., 248.
Links, price of, 598.
Lipping, Eras., 620.
Lisbon, 51, 201, 302.
, consul at, 152.
, ships of, 55.
, ships to or from, 70, 71, 205,206,237,
327, 419, 427, 496.
5.
Lisle, Jobn, Lord Commissioner of tbe Great
Seal, member of the Council of State,
116, 124, 155, 175, 202, 220, 241, 272.
, , placed on committees, 2, 8, 9,
16, 18, 62, 218, 263.
, Viscount, see Sydney.
Lister, Major or Cpl. Thos., member of the
Council, 56, 93, 99, 107, 198.
, , letter to, 568.
, , placed on committees, 2 (2), 8,
16, 18, 22, 23, 190.
Littlejohn, Capt. Jno., 176, 528.
, , instraetions for, 196.
Little President (ship), commander of,
441.
, warrant to, 475.
Littleton, Sir Edw., 24.
, Eisher, 455.
Liverpool, 26, 271, 477, 512, 518.
Castle, Lieut, of, 589.
, custom house at, 527.
, garrison at or from, 215.
, governor of, 589.
letters dated from, 497, 500, 505,527,
563, 571, 588, 590, 595, 604, 607, 610,
611.
, navy victualler at, 600.
, ordnance at or from, 495, 500, 589.
ships at, to, or from, 279,480, 527,
528, 547, 562, 590, 604, 607, 611, 614.
, sickness at, 527.
, traveller to, 228.
water, letters dated from, 496, 511.
, ships in, 511.
Livesey, Mich., 160.
Livingstone, Saml., 170.
Lizard, ships at, 511, 519, 525, 529.
Llewellin, Kobt., 333.
Lloyd, Chas., 245.
John, 569.
, Owen, 82.
, Wm., 479.
Loane, Rich., 384.
Lochryan, Scotland, letter dated from, 536.
, ship at, 536 (2).
Lock, Mat., clerk to the Irish and Scotch
committee, 109, 483, 492.
, Robt., letter of, 541.
, Col., 387.
, Judge, 266.
Lockhart, Sir Jas., 354.
Lockier, minister, 434.
Lockyer, Nich., 455, 456.
, , grant to, 454.
Loftus, Edward, Viscount Loftus, 452 (2) .
, Sir Adam, 176.
Loggins, Robt., offer of, 621.
London, John, 515, 518.
Loudon, or tbe town, 69, 85, 87 (2), 99, loo
22<J, 236, 244, 304, 306, 312, 417^ 478!
536, 537, 555, 572, 577, 580, 589,
606.
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674
GENERAL INDEX.
London — cont.
, aldermen of, 342, 429, 434, 499 ; see
also Allein, Eras. ; Moyer, Sam. ; Noel,
Martin ; Pennington, Isaac ; Wollaston,
Sir John.
, , letter to, 337.
, reference to, 446.
, ammunition sent to, 589.
, army in, 298.
, assessment committee in, 139.
, citizens of, 143, 210, 303, 342,378,
467,472.
, city of, 32, 304.
, , gtms in or brought to, 242,
422.
, , liberty of, allowed, 185, 206,
210, 217, 224 (2), 245, 267, 272, 416.
, , petition of, 347, 348.
, , victuallers to, 325.
, city companies of, viz.: —
Clothworkers, 309, 322, 326, 379.
Stationers, 410.
Surgeons, 42, 403, 607.
Vintners, master and wardens of,
181, 183.
Watermen, master and wardens of,
162, 515, 522 C2).
, , letter to, 126.
, , halls of: —
Surgeons, 403.
Watermen, 182, 522 ; see also
Goldsmiths' and Haberdashers' halls.
, coals in, price of, 277.
, committee in, for the fire at Marl-
, borough, CO. Wilts, 337 (2).
,.,, Common Council of, 342.
, corn exported from, 160.
, departure from, prohibited, 191, 351.
, Dutch prisoners sent to, allowance to,
618.
, goldsmiths of, 9.
, goods in or brought to, 69, 177, 564.
, hospitals in, 42, 175, 217.
, letters datedfrom, 59, 119, 121 (2), 122,
139, 206 (2), 309, 313, 334, 339 (2),
406, 419, 435, 501, 508, 509, 517, 523
(2), 524, 538, 639, 542, 548, 555-557,
560, 573 (2), 576, 605, 606 613, 614.
, lines of communication in, 472.
lord mayor of (John ITowkes), 160,
205, 242, 304, 337, 420, 429, 434, 436.
, letters to, alluded to, 232, 315,
337,410,415.
, , petition of, 205.
, mackerel for, 304, 325.
, mariners in, to, or from, 240, 276,
356, 498, 524, 543, 544, 578, 584.
, member of Parliament for, 386.
merchants of, 27, 71, 285, 325, 386.
„ , names of, 7 (2), 19, 21, 33, 48
(3), 49, 69, 71, 77, 118, 151, 154, 168,
169, 176, 185, 195, 202, 206, 207, 211,
London, merchants, names of — cont,
214, 242, 256 (2), 296, 310, 311, 325,
331, 333, 336, 344, 379, 386, 398, 411,
414, 429, 448, 460-467, 469-477, 479,
481,499.
, , petitions of, 88, 151,195, 309,
333, 336, 383, 387, 536, 554.
, mUitia of, committee for, 127.
, ordnance in and sent to, 536, 588,
590.
, persons in and about, 85, 143, 227,
232, 236, 242, 252, 256, 287, 296, 308,
333, 382, 393, 395, 413, 420, 421, 428-
430, 457, 458, 465, 466 (2), 468 (2),
469, 472, 475, 480 (2), 483, 502, 523,
550, 555, 560, 570, 573.
, poor of, corporation for, 15.
, port of, 29, 91, 151.
, ,r|fleet at, victuals for, 34.
, posts to or from, 368, 449.
, , rates of, 449.
prices, 501.
, prisoners in, 128, 233, 390.
, sent to, 280, 392, 420, 618.
, prisons in, 55 ; see also Fleet, New-
gate, Marshalsea, New prison; and
London streets, buildings, &c., Peter-
house, and Ludgaie.
., probate court in, see Probate Court.
, provisions and stores to and from,
489, 494, 496, 521, 540, 546, 551, 572,
587, 590.
, Recorder of, 205.
, residents in, 112, 200, 216, 300.
, sheriffs of, 233, 410, 415, 436.
, ships at, to, or from, 25, 27, 57, 87,
93, 111, 112, 137, 149, 163, 166, 191,
195, 221, 235, 247, 255 (2), 256, 283,
312, 314 (2), 316, 319, 323, 324, 386,
410, 428, 435, 463, 470 (2), 474 (2),
475, 477, 479 (2), 481, 493, 494 (2),
499, 513, 514, 517, 518, 541, 544 (2),
546, 553, 568, 571, 574, 575, 578, 580,
587, 599 (2), 606, 607, 608, 612.
ships of, 15, 55, 60, 68, 69, 112,
197, 199(2), 218, 249, 277,344, 379,
398, 412 (2), 467, 468, 469, 470, 483,
489, 491, 502, 514, 533, .541 (4), 550-
551, 553, 554, 556, 564, 573, 579.
, sick and wounded sent to, 217,218,
219,400, 490, 606, 609.
, travellers to or from. 95, 98 (2), 106,
111, 135, 187, 208, 235, 241, 264, 273,
291, 304, 329, 361, 375, 386, 4U7, 420,
424, 428, 457, 471, 483, 502 (2), 509,
516, 520, 533, 546, 556, 558, 571, 572,
580, 581, 590, 601, 606, 609.
London, streets, buildings, &c. in : —
Aldgate, 139, 526.
Artillery Garden, 484.
Bartholomew the Less, 322.
Bearbinder Lane, letter dated from,
582.
Bishopsgate Street, 543.
, prize office in, 348.
GENERAL INDEX.
675
London, streets, buildings, &c. in — cont.
Blackfriars, 82.
Bride's Church, Fleet Street, 597.
Budge Row, 508.
Chancery Lane, 458.
Charing Cross, Harp and Ball in,
290.
Clare Street, 303. '
Clement's Inn Fields, 303.
Lane, prize office in, letter
dated from, 507.
Clifford's Inn, 143.
Coleman Street, 252.
Cripplegate Churchyard, 425.
Custom House, see Custom House.
Doctors' Commons, 580.
Drury Lane, 236.
Ely House, see Ely House.
Exchange (near), letter dated from,
352.
Fish Street, letter dated from, 545.
Fleet Conduit, 597.
prison, see Fleet prison.
Street, 300.
Gray's Inn, 458.
Guildhall, see Guildhall.
Gurney House, 454.
HorseydoTTO, 277, 547, 589.
Hyde Park, 322, 220.
King Street, 576.
Limehouse, 62.
Ludgate, prisoners in, 307.
, petition of, 380.
Marshalsea, see Marshalsea,
Marylebow, 501.
Mews, the, 376, 415, 490.
Moorfields, 349.
Newgate, see Newgate.
New Prison, letter dated from, 519.
Northumberland House, 325.
Peterhouse, keeper of, 35.
Philpot Lane, 466.
Katchffe, Trinity House at, 126.
St. Bololph, Aldgate, 139.
St. Clement Danes, 303.
St. Dunstan's in the East, 546.
St. James', 339, 460.
St. Martin' s-iu-the-Fields, 467.
St. Paul's, stone chapel in, 423.
Savoy Hospital, see Savoy.
Shoemaker Row, 82.
Smithficld, 513.
Somerset House, Strand, 26,415, 490.
, chapel in, 138, 343.
, persons in, 138, 139,
376.
Southwark, see Southwark.
Stillyard, 258.
....,...., letter dated from, 257.
, merchant strangers in, 138,
155, 160, 167, 258.
London, streets, buildings, &c. in — cont.
Strand, 26.
, Worcester House in, 598.
Sutton's Hospital, 598.
Swan Alley, 252.
Temple Bar, Lamb or Holy Lamb,
near, 300.
, Inner, 477.
, Middle, 447.
Thames Street, 538.
Tower, the, see Tower.
Worcester House, 378, 598.
Londonderry, 69.
Londoners, 63.
Long, Kobt., 525.
, of Sussex, warrant to, 479.
Long Compton, co. Warwick, 382.
Longland, Chas., agent at Leghorn, 4, 16, 21.
30, 40, 85, 98, 99, 104, 132, 137, 149,
152, 158, 162, 189, 192, 195, 213, 230,
233, 313, 342, 394.
, , bill of exchange of, 303.
letters of, 24, 44, 58 (2), 77,94,
107, 118 (2), 134, 145, 153, 164, 165,
192, 201, 214, 223, 284, 285, 294, 303,
317, 331, 361, 362, 389, 407, 408, 428,
442.
, alluded to, 59, 76, 91, 96,
99, 101, 102, 114, 133, 137, 200, 239,
404.
, letters to, 212.
, , alluded to, 91, 99, 101.
, , payments by, 135.
Longone, Porto, 44, 53.
, , Dutch men-of-war at, 133, 134,
137.
, governor of, 133, 134.
, letters dated from, 3, 6, 29, 40,
132, 133.
, , ships at, to, or from, 94, 99,
105, 107, 108, 118, 132, 133, 134, 137,
149, 153, 164, 317.
Longsand Head,Dutch fleet off, 364,370, 372.
, ships at or near, 364, 373.
Looe, Cornwall, 507.
Lorance, Col., 527.
Lordell, Jas., 112,465.
Lord's day, Sabbath, or Sunday, 10, 141
,, , engagement with the Dutch
fleet on, 180, 212, 213.
, letters dated on, 199, 237.
Lords or Peers, house of, 24, 40, 52, 60, 259
339, 430.
Louvaine, 245.
Love, Nich., member of the Council of State,
18, 100, 231, 273.
, placed on committees, 2, 14(2),
18, 23, 45, 48, 78, 82, 152, 154, 171,
218, 263, 273.
LoveU, Capt. Chas., 378, 379.
.., , examination of, 379.
, Ellen, wife of, 379 (2).
petitions of, 123, 378
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676
GENERAL INDEX.
Lovell — cont.
, Rich., mercliant, 466.
,Kich., tutor to Henry Duke of Glou-
cester, 141, 164.
, , letter to, 65.
,Wm., 481.
, prisoTier, petition of, 45.
Lovering, Jno., petition of, 194.
Lovingland, hundred of, 27U.
Low Countries, see Holland.
Low, Eliz., 485.
, Thos., 485.
Lowde, Mr., 443.
Lowes, Wm., 234, 471.
Lowestoft, 62, 407.
, guards at, 34 (2).
Lowson, Wm., 135.
Lubec, 15, 65, 66, 148, 296, 366.
, consuls, &c. of, letter of, 148.
, Senate of, 257.
ships of, 15, 66 (2), 70, 71, 77, 132,
302, 398, 461, 496, 500, 517.
, ships to or from, 496, 502.
Lucas, Marines, 475.
, Capt. Nioh., 518, 599, 618.
, , letter of, 494.
, Thos., 151, 168.
, Mr., 577.
Lucie, Luke, or Lucas, 48, 168, 202, 471.
Ludlow Castle, 224.
, ex-governor of, 412.
, garrison of, 113, 224.
,..., prisoner at, 224.
Ludlow, Col., 440.
Lulworth, West, 547.
Lundy Island, 130, 140, 494.
Luther, Jeremiah, 147.
Lutton, gunfounder, 542.
Lyme, 201,227, 256, 474.
, impressing men at, 595.
, letter dated from, 359.
, mayor of, 227.
,, ships of, 359.
Lyme, Mr., 227.
Lymington, ship of, 485.
Lynde, Math., 228.
Lynes, Capt., 195.
Lyng, Wm., 468.
Lynn Regis, co. Norfolk, 57, 101, 144, 151,
278, 495, 559.
, blockhouse at, 2 80.
Deeps, ships to, 586.
, Uoucc hills, at, 280.
, gariison of, 1 15.
, letters dated from, 57, 495, 497, 513,
552, 568.
, mayor of, 45, 474, 552.
, , letter of, 57.
, , , alluded to, 79.
, , letter to, alluded to, 137.
Lynn regis — cont.
, mayor, aldermen, &c. of, 474.
, petitions of, 206, 280.
, merchant of, 306.
, residents at, 278, 331, 421.
, ships at, to, or from, 93, 206, 283,
287, 316, 470, 513 (2), 556, 557, 568,
572, 574, 576, 577, 579 (2), 583.
, ships of, 135,611.
Lytehasell, Jonas, petition of, 244.
M.
Mabbot, Gilbert, 376.
, John, 474.
Mac Carty Donogb, Viscount Muskerry, 48.
Mac Guire, And., 205 (2), 470.
Macham, Wm., 544.
Machen, Hen., 320, 321.
, commission to, 321.
Mackenzie, Lieut. Jno., 278.
Mackey, Robt., letter of, 598.
Mackworth, Col. Thos., governor of Shrews-
bury, 589.
MaeLewd, Lieut.-Col., 59.
MaddisoD, Capt. H., letter of, 603.
Maddyson, Wm., 157, 415.
, , instructions for, 429-432.
Madeira Islands, 101.
Madock, Jno., mayor of Plymouth, 132, 281,
377, 400, 484, 494, 522, 525, 526.
, letters of, 505, 522, 607.
, Thos., 462.
Madrid, 299.
Maese or Meuse, the, letter dated from, 389.
ships in or from, 389, 489.
, ships to, 419.
Magistrates, 42.
Maidstone, Kent, 166, 502.
Maine, Stephen, 236.
Mainwaring, John, see Manwaring, Col. Ran-
dall, children of, 404.
and Co., 68.
Major, John, letter of, 607.
, Rich., 266.
, Mr., 405, 415, 425.
Majorca, 299.
Makernes, Jno., letter of, 584.
Malaga, 252, 435, 467, 468.
ships from, 494, 496 (2), 502, 537.
Malbon, Rich., 237, 341, 349, 350, 352, 355.
, petition of, 224.
Maiden, Essex, 591.
, bailiffs, &c. of, 518.
letters dated from, 580, 585.
Malery, Thos., certificate by, 521.
Malignants, 304, 305 ; see also Delinquents,
GENERAL INDEX.
677
Man, Isle of, 13, 82, 126, 141, 155, 167, 214,
225, 245, 271, 273, 276, 304, 807, 336,
369, 409 (2).
, committee on, 451.
, , forces in, 336.
, , governor of, 241, 451 ; see also
Duckenfield, Capt. Fras.
, , , lieutenant, see Eyton,
Major Phil.
, , herring fishing in, 271.
, resident in, 241.
, troops in or for, 451.
Man, Hen. 613.
, , Alice, widow of, 613.
Manby, Mr., 444.
Manchester, 83.
residents in, petition of, 452.
Manley, Jno., 455, 456, 481.
, , proposal by, 450.
, Kobt, 310, 577.
Mann, Jas., 93.
Manners, John, Earl of Rutland, 72.
Manning, Eich., 468.
, , petition of, 14.
Mansel, Mr., 215.
MaHsell, Col. Bussy, 412, 442.
Mansfield, Viscount, see Cavendish.
Mapton, Nath., 68, 115, 151, 372, 461, 466,555.
letter of, 510.
, petitions of, 67, 333, 336.
Manuscripts, 74.
Manwaring, or Mainwaring, John, 63, 64 (2),
79, 212.
Maplesden, Edw., 464, 563.
Maps, 65, 480.
, March, Helena, 394.
Mardike, ships from, 247.
Maret, Chas., 318.
Margate, 183, 292, 297, 300, 574.
, letters dated from, 265 (2), 561.
road, 11,385,544.
Margett, Geo., 198.
Margetts, Thos., Judge Advocate, 310.
, , letters to, 300, 302.
Margrave, Jasper, 374, 375.
Mariners or seamen, casual notices of, passim,
and see English mariners.
, abroad, 67, 68, 94.
, Act for recalling, 197, 209.
, Act for impressing, 286, 287, 289,
317, 329, 555, 562.
, deserters, 372.
, encouragement of, 39, 42 (2), 57, 84,
132, 221, 241, 505-513, 520, 526, 562.
, , proposals for, 42-3.
, gratuities to, 569, 571, 572.
, impress of, 1, 6, 9, 12, 16, 22 (3), 28,
47, 53, 79, 95, 112, 126, 127, 162, 168,
204, 205 (,2), 220 (3), 221 (2), 223,
224, 226, 234, 235, 240, 241, 244, 246,
249, 255, 261-263, 271, 274, 279, 281-
283, 286, 287, 291, 294, 304-306, 315,
Mariners or seamen — cotit.
316,321-324,329,330, 337, 338,347,
349,333,354, 356,357, 360,361, 364
(2), 372, 377 (2), 378, 400 (2), 432,
437, 438, 448 (3), 472, 474 (2), 477,
493, 494, 496 (2), 497 (2), 502, 505,
507, 522-524, 626-529, 531, 534, 535,
539, 540, 543 (2), 547-551, 555, 559-
562, 564, 565, 569, 571-574, 576-580,
582-586, 588, 590, 593, 594, 597, 599,
607 (2), 608, 615, 617 (2), 619.
) , press and conduct money for,
261, 330, 356 (2), 364.
, •• protection from, 7, 15, 48, 112
(2), 166 (2), 183, 204 (2), 210, 227,
229, 230 (2), 247, 249 (4), 267, 460-
481, passitii, 582, 585.
, killed or wounded in action, 166, 179,
180, 313, 314, 385, 388, 389, 391, 392,
401, 412,.483, 487, 503, 505, 511, 535,
539, 512, 548, 569, 595, 606 (2).
) , wives and widows of, 43, 80,
178, 227, 246, 515.
, allowances to, 247.
petitions of, 239, 253,
393, 409, 413 (2), 442.
, , suggestions for, 515.
, list of, 519.
, payment or wages of, 2,22,25, 33,42,
44, 153, 203, 235, 297, 306, 370, 491,
515, 516, 542.
,in arrears, 223, 258, 292, 306,
347.
, petitions of, 38, 82, 93, 114, 222, 528.
, proclamations to, 126, 174,182,522(2).
.......... refractory or mutinous, 28 (2), 57,
106, 137, 162, 165, 244, 264, 305, 306
(2), 308 (2), 317, 323, 324, 326, 327
(2), 329, 347, 356, 370 (2), 385, 400,
429, 448, 449, 500, 516, 518, 527, 528,
568.
rewards for, 44.
, runaway, 13, 107, 227, 243, 245, 248,
263, 283, 317, 323, 324, 329, 330, 337,
349, 353, 361, 364, 400, 561, 573, 584,
587.
, sick and wounded, 29, 38, 42-44,
80, 154, 183, 208, 222, 224 (2), 244,
251,265,277, 283, 288, 306,325,338
(2), 427, 473, 476, 503, 528, 535, 553,
585, 593, 594, 597, 598, 602, 606, 609,
614.
, committee for, 620.
, , provision for by Parliament,
392, ,528.
, , surgeons, &c. for, 258, 598, 602.
tickets of, 243, 258, 261, 265, 297,
308, 385, 426, 516, 520, 526, 527, 528.
, , counterfeit, 265, 438, 519.
, useless or unserviceable, 277.
, volunteers, 43 (2), 448.
, want of, 108, 11.5, 159, 182, 187, 229,
253, 258, 265, 288, 330, 347, 427, 493,
495, 516, 527, 534 (2), 536, 539, 543,
545, 548.
, wives and families of, 86, 401.
678
GENERAL INDEX.
Mariners' Hall, 29.
Markes, Nath., 169 (2), 377, 398, 424.
.Walter, 377.
Market, clerk of the, 126.
Marlborough, co. Wilts, 315, 336.
f. Dutch prisoners sent to, 280, 307.
, fire at, 336, 337, 404.
, , collection for, 336, 337.
, mayor, &c. of, petition of, 336, 337.
Marqne and reprisal, letters of or commissions
for, 19, 68, 69, 96, 97, 506.
, ..,..., granting of, 95, 102, 177, 209,
218.
, , suspension of, 195, 217,218.
Marriott or Marryott, Capt. Thos., 305, 323,
411,493,552,611.
letters of, 292, 308 (2), 316,
329, 337, 347, 493, 497, 572, 599.
, letter to, 26.
, , son of, 493.
Marseilles, 108.
Marsh, Edw., 252.
, Hester, 168.
, John, 405.
, , Capt. Stephen, 135, 267, 362, 389,
390, 407, 544.
, , receipt by, 135.
, , Helena, wife of, 267.
, Thos., proposals by, 352.
, Col., 341.
, Mr. 412.
Marshal-general, see Alsop, Capt. Roger.
MarshaU, Capt. Phil., 518 (2), 544.
, , Rich., contract by, 550.
Marshalsea prison, London, 38, 474, 477.
Marshland, co. Norfolk, 380.
Marston, Edw., 129, 470.
, John, 17.
,Mr., 7.
Marten, Hen., 382.
Marten in Holdemess, York, 340.
Martial law, 186, 239, 562, 571.
Martin parish, Salisbury, 434.
Martin, the, commander of, warrant to,
477.
Martin, Jno., 252, 331, 470.
, Capt. Roger, Vice- Admiral and Com-
mander-in-Chief westward, 15, 29, 89,
389, 397, 472, 495, 498, 502, 506, 514,
611.
, , letters of, 496, 500, 507, 511,
517, 519, 530, 547, 613, 616, 617.
Thos., 412.
Marvel, Andrew, 176.
,..., Capt., 556.
, Mr., 176.
, , father of, 176.
Marvin, Captain Jno., 261, 556, 598.
Mary Rose, the, commander of, warrant to,
477.
Masen, Jeen, 200.
Masham, Wm., 234.
, Sir Wm., member of the Council of
State, 130, 140, 185, 392, 394, 451.
, , placed on committees, 2, 8, 9,
16, 18, 41, 51, 61, 62, 63, 97, 128, 181,
199, 216.
Mason, Capt. Hen., 402 (2), 420 (3), 434.
, widow of, 178.
Ma., 382.
, Thos., 125,252,552.
Mass, service of, 78, 79, 84, 87, 99, 170.
, , penalty for attending, 87, 168,
171 (2).
Massall, John, 472.
Massenden, Fras., 414.
Masson, Mr., letter to, 428.
Mathematical lectures, 437 (2).
Mathew, John, 26.
, Thos., mayor of Barnstaple, letters of,
500, 506, 523, 526.
Mathews or Matthews, Jas., 610.
, John, 477.
Nich., 139.
, , petition of, 139.
, Rich., 70.
Mathewson, John, 12, 54, 139, 152, 209,
211.
Mattison, Laurence, 410.
Maurice, Prince, see Palatine Princes.
Thos., 270.
Mawdit, Lieut., 382.
May, Mat., 35.
, Thomas, 465.
May, isle of, mariners at, 203.
, , ships to, 106, 125, 138, 154,
467, 514.
Mayart, Jno., 473.
Mayden, John, 35.
Mayirgstone, Jno., 415, 429.
, , instructions for, 429-432.
Maynard, Geo., 35.
, warrant to, 459.
Maynes, Sir Jno., letter to, 503.
Mayo, Col., 263 (2), 472.
Mayoes, Capt. Peter, 251.
Mayor, Lieut.-Col. John, 484 (2).
Mayors, 6, 36, 42, 220, 227, 287, 329, 337,
376, 432, 447.
May-pole, 313,371.
Meade, Nath., 387, 559.
Rich., letter of, 493.
Meadhole, ships at, 112.
Meadowes, Mr., 562.
Meavis island (Nevis ?), 298.
Meazy, Mr., 153.
Medals, 44, 446.
Mediterranean Sea, 193. ,
, engagement with the Dutch in,
267,487.
, ships in, to, or from, 94,T58,
188, 215, 327.
GENERAL INDEX.
679
Meech, Thos., letter of, 586.
Mel, Mich., 61.
Meloomb Regis, 256.
Meldrum, Col. Jno., 490.
, Jane, widow of, payment to, 490.
, Sir Jno., 375.
Melville, Sir Geo., 388.
Memblick, ship of, 498.
Mendes, Henriques Geo., 335.
Menerly, Capt., 290, 567.
Merchant, Thos., 310.
Merchant Adventurers' Company, 249.
governor of, letter of, 136.
, petitions of, 309 (3), 326, 333.
, ships of, 263, 266, 333.
Merchant strangers, 378.
Merchants, damages done to, 241.
,petitionsof, 92, 116, 190, 333 ; see also
London, merchants of.
Mere, Capt. Peter de, 147, 152, 209, 228.
Meredith, Charles, letter to, 440.
,Bich., 421.
Merionethshire, 433.
Merrick, Jno., 256.
, , Eleanor, wife of, petition of,
256.
Merrill, Dr., 479.
Merry, Thos., letter of, 542.
Merryall, Edw.,5469.
Mersey Island, fort at, 203, 204.
, governor of, petition of, 203.
Mesche, ship of, 475.
Messervie, Capt. Fras., 170.
, Phil., 344.
Messina, 443.
, letter dated from, 165.
, mariners sent to, 223, 284, 303.
, ships at or to, 112, 133, 134, 165 (2),
166, 214, 223, 361, 362, 409, 442.
Mense, the, see Maese.
Mentis, Eliz., 460.
Mew, Mitchel, 545.
Mexico, coin of, 101.
MeyneU, goldsmith, 393.
Mieo, Saml., 126.
Middleburg, exports from, 211.
ships of, 15, 561,565.
Middlesex, justices of peace for, 477, 522.
, , reference to, 439.
, places in, 303, 398, 439.
Middleton, Hugh, 660.
,'Wm., 481.
MihiU, Wm., petition of, 126.
Milhome, co. Westmoreland, 377, 393.
Milbrook, co. Bedford, 442.
Milbume, Geo., 62.
Mildmay, Sir Anth., 65.
, Sir Hen., member of the Council of
State, 28, 47, 98, 163, 170, 197, 200,
214, 216, 266, 280, 397, 412, 424, 425,
.452.
Mildmay, Sir Hen. — cont.
> , placed on committees, 2, 16>
23, 37,40, 45, 48,84, 117,128,152,
157, 160, 175, 181,216, 280.
■ ••■ , , reference to, 170 (2).
, John, proposals by, 104.
, Capt, 12, 504,518.
, , killed in action, 213, 214.
,Mr., 142 (2), 146,158.
Milford Haven, 26, 46, 493, 599.
, posts to or from, 226, 312, 368,
449.
Militia, Act for, 487.
, assessments for, 488.
moneys, 491.
Mill, Jno., letter of, 527.
, Capt. Rich., press master, 220 (3),
257, 282, 290, 321, 558, 561, 571, 577,
580, 593, 594, 597.
, , letters of, 281, 338, 400, 437.
, letter to, 377.
Millam, Bdw., 480.
Millard, Jno., 248.
, minister, 344.
Miller, Jno., 481, 613.
, , letter of, 576.
, Capt. Jno., 550.
Math., 528,535.
Millington, Gilb., 11.
Milne, Mr., 262.
Milner, Tempest, 457.
Milnes, Jno., 416.
Milton, John, foreign secretary to the Council
of State, 250.
, , letter of, 176.
, letter to, 241.
, paper translated by, 250.
, Jno., cooper in London, 232.
, Thos., 507, 616.
Milton, Gravesend, 448, 502, 605.
, mayor of, 503.
ship of, 468 (2).
Mimling, Rich., 491.
Minehead, 329, 536, 547.
, charter of, 290.
, custom house in, letter dated from,
567.
, letters dated from, 290, 304, 448.
, residents at, 281, 290.
, travellers to, 571.
Miner, image of, on a medal, 446, 481.
Mine royal, export of, 124.
Mines, 447.
Ming, Wm., 411.
Ministers, preachers, or clerks, &c., 7, 43 (2),
51, 73, 74, 130, 138, 293, 337, 351,
375, 382, 389, 405, 485, 492, 517 ; see
also Scotland, ministers in.
.names of, 331, 343, 344, 351, 371,
380, 381, 382, 405, 434, 439 (16), 442,
445, 455, 501, 507, 524, 556, 557.
680
GENERAL INDEX.
Ministers — cont.
, scandalous, 141.
, trustees for maintenance of, 455.
Mint, the, Tower, 20, 32, 69, 70, 88, 130, 150,
218, ,349, 360 ; see also Scotland and
"Wales, mint in.
, master of, 32, 44, 69, 70, 103, 311.
, moneyers of, 280.
.officers of, 32, 44, 45, 69, 70, 103,
360, 446.
, prices at, 70.
, reports on, 69, 70, 260, 275, 311.
Mint Committee, 349 (2).
, members of, 48, 130. .
, references to, 45, 124, 349.
, reports of, 140, 360.
Minter, Jno., 573.
, children of, 573.
, , Marg., widow of, 573.
Minthorne, Arth., 479.
Mitchell, Jno., 93.
Moatlow, Capt., see Mottlow.
Mocha, factory at, 542.
Moddie, Jas., 523.
Modiford, Mr., 120.
Moet, Jas., 451.
MoflFett, Wm., 439.
, , Katherine, wife of, 439.
Mohun, "Warwick? Lord Mohnn, 350, 476.
Mold, John, 463.
Mole, Geo., 410.
Molins, Mich., 172, 198.
Momma, Jacob, 168, 175.
Monckton, Mich., justice of peace, 374.
Money, see Coin, and casual notices, passim.
, clipping of, 148, 181.
exchange of, 77.
export of, 59 (2).
, proposals to raise, 42, 47, 49, 56, 61.
, want of, 62.
Moneyers, 69.
Monk, General George, 1, 6, 8] (2), 12, 41,
464, 507, 511, 515, 518, 529, 620.
, as general of the Fleet, 37, 47.
, , engagement of, with the Dutch,
213.
, .letters of, 232 (2), 234, 235,
244, 251, 254, 258, 262, 264, 269, 270,
273, 278, 282 (2), 284, 288, 292, 297,
300 (2), 312, 318, 357 (2), 364 (2),
389, 392, 396 (2), 399 (2*), 403, 427
(3), 456, 513, 530, 567, 568, 578, 597,
599, 609, 611,616.
, letters to, 85, 383, 578.
, , petition to, 620.
, ., warrants of, 473 (3), 545.
Monke, Capt. Thos., 170.
Monmouthshire, 320, 321.
, mayors, justices, &c. of, letter to, 321.
Monock, Hendrick Jansen de, 345.
Monopolies, 366.
Monox, Morley, 35.
Monroe, Sir Geo., 179.
, Major-Gen. Robt., 128.
Monroes, the, chief of, 179.
Montague, Lady, 464.
Montgomery, Hugh, Viscount Montgomery
of Ardes, Ireland, petition of, 168.
Agnes, 381.
Montgomeryshire, prothonotary of, 4^2.
, sheiiff of, 478.
Montgriefe, Gilbert, 138.
Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, 440.
Moody, Marg., 467.
, Saml., commission to, 447.
, Sarah, 467.
Moore or More, Alice, 26.
, Benedict, 82, 150, 159, 164, 166, 240,
245.
, John, letter of, 572.
, Mary, 382.
Eich., 470, 471.
, , lease from, 200.
Mordant or Mordaunt, John, 9, 21, 190 (2),
215,344,459:
warrant to, 476.
Mordington, Lord, see Douglas.
Morecock, Lieut. Edw., 396, 599.
Morell, Hugh, 225.
Morgan, Capt. Dan., 348, 358, 384, 419, 562,
579, 582, 587, 591, 606.
, letter of, 556.
, Randle or Randall, 380, 491.
, Thos., 262.
Morlaix, 68, 203, 302.
English merchants or factors at, 67,
68, 474.
, petition of, 67.
, seamen at, 113, 115.
, letter dated from, 68.
, ships to or from, 172, 463, 474, 52G,
529.
Morley, Bart., 461.
, Col. Herbert, member of the Council
of State, 1, 49, 128, 231, 250, 266, 273.
, letter of, 510.
placed on committees, 2 (3),
38, 41, 48, 127 (2), 154, 218, 261, 263 ;
see also Fleet, commissioners sent to.
'..^ , Moses, 74.
, Capt., 15.
Morocco, captives in, 387.
Morres, Howill, letter of, 506.
Morris, Hum., 525.
, Johau, 320.
, John, clerk of the check, Gravesend,
602, 605.
, , letters of, 401, 501, 504, 517,
658, 575, 578, 581, 585, 588, 601, 605,
607.
The second of these letters is wrongly placed; the true date is June 28. Ed..
GENEKAL INDEX.
681
Morris — cont.
, John, customs' officer, 498.
, Jno., minister, 556.
, , children of, 556.
, Jane, widow of, 556.
Eobt., 485.
, Capt., 467, 530.
, Mr., of Antwerp, 509.
Moss, Wm., 612.
, , Judith, widow of, 612.
, Capt., 196, 233.
Mosse, Eras., 479.
Moss troopers, 131.
Motham, Capt. Ab., 2, 17, 228, 229, 237,
268, 552, 554, 559, 565, 566.
, Capt. Peter, 278, 283.
• , , letters of, 247, 264, 268 (2),
551, 554, 562.
, , letter to, 268.
Mottlow or Moatlow, Capt., Governor ol
Dunstaffnage, 540, 547.
Mould, Capt., 206, 546, 557, 579, 583.
Moulton, Capt. Rob., sen., Navy Commis-
sioner at Portsmouth, 529.
,..!..., letter of, 547.
Mount, the, see Plymouth.
Mountfort, Edw., letter of, 603.
Mount's Bay, Cornwall, 321.
ships off, 186, 194.
Mowle, Geo., 273.
, , petition of, 194.
Moyer, Aid. Sam., 62, 310, 318, 339, 355,
394 (2), 434, 435, 437, 441.
, , placed on committees, 376, 397,
402, 405.
Moyser, Edw., 481.
Moyses, Capt., commission to, 447.
Mulgrave, Earl of, see Sheffield.
Mumms, prisoner, 466.
Munck, Thos., 219.
Mundy, Edw., letters of, 501, 562.
Murden, Kobt., 337, 393.
Murford, Major Peter, letter of, 196.
, , letter to, alluded to, 233.
Murray, James? Earl of TuUibardine, 178,
543.
Murril, Thos., 413.
Muschamp, Mr., 350, 476.
Muscovy company, 51, 61.
Musgrave, Jno., 182.
Muskerry, Viscount (Donogh McCarty), 48.
Muster-masters, 550.
Muttelbury, Hugh, 291.
Muxon, Jno., 218.
Myers, Art., 472.
Myngs, Capt. Christ., 617.
, , letters uf, 437, 611, 615.
N.
Naa9, the ships off, 316.
Nantes, 77, 131, 172, 177, 231, 331, 370, 461.
Napier, Christ., 160, 166.
, Sir Rich., 563.
Napkin, Roger, 160, 370, 538.
Naples, 76, 134, 146, 192, 508.
prisoners in, 132.
, ships at, to, or from, 4, 5, 30, 44, 84,
94, 105, 108, 134, 146, 149, 164, 165
(2), 409.
, ships of, taken piize, 164, 165.
, Vice-King of, 132, 133 (2), 146, 149,
153, 164, 165, 299.
Narrow seas, 318, 326, 329, 401, 438, 451,
457.
Nation, tlie, see England.
Navigation, Act for encouragement of, 54, 88,
92, 114, 116 (2), 152, 189, 211, 275,
344, 378, 413, 435, 442.
, .suspension of penalties of, 21,
49, 442, 460, 461, 462-465, 478.
Navy, the, see Fleet and ships, and casual
notices, passim.
, affairs of, 15, 188.
, clerk of, 572.
houses taken for, 322.
moneysfor, 8 (2), 53, 75 (2), 171, 217,
282, 298, 337.
, , want of, 56, 169, 546.
office. Tower Hill, 57, 329,566,571,
575.
, , letters dated from, 84, 105,162,
182, 191, 227, 287, 294, 447, 543, 545,
551, 563-565.
.officers of, 242, 243, 292, 435,457,
606.
, papers relating to, 493.
paymasters, 382.
, provisions or stores for, 459, 470.
, , embezzlement of, 86, 135, 182,
188, 551, 592, 621.
, , want of, 49.
, timber for, 398.
, treasurer of, see Hutchinson, Rich.
, , deputy, 145.
treasury, 154.
victuallers, 2, 3, 9, 17, 18, 33, 84 (2),
99 (2), 106, 115 (2), 140, 162, 181
(2), 184, 232 (2), 238, 243, 246, 250,
251, 260, 265, 274, 284, 288 (2), 289,
292, 297, 300, 315, 356, 428 (2), 499,
508, 523, 533, 535, 564, 566, 567, 577,
579, 580, 582 (2), 583, 591, 600, 609,
612 ; see also Gauden, Deals.
agents of, 861.
, contracts with, 499, 515, 516.
, letters of, 247, 532, 567,573,
576, 578j 588, 590.
682
GENERAL INDEX.
Navy victuallers, letters oi—cont.
, alluded to, 45, 143.
, , letters to, 35, 232, 591.
, , alluded to, 76, 82.
, warrants to, alluded to, 83,
232.
, victualling 0^ or victuals for, 76, 84,
99, 106, 183, 184, 232, 288, 292, 356,
360, 469, 519, 523, 526, 565, 566, 567,
589.
, , complaints about, 35, 116,497,
664, 570, 577, 585, 610, 611, 613.
, , money for, 503.
vietualliug ofiSce of, 586, 591.
, ....... letters dated from, 348, 406,
541, 552, 567, 612.
Navy Commissioners, 2 (2), 28, 41, 43, 50,
75, 84 (2), 85, 86, 89, 107, 124, 126,
127, 140, 145, 182, 186, 188, 190, 197,
204,211,220, 236(2), 251 (2), 258,
265, 267, 269, 277, 289 (2), 292, 293,
297, 322, 325, 352, 353, 364, 378, 416,
425, 459, 497, 499, 501, 503, 507, 519,
522, 533 (4), 543, 545 (2), 546, 557,
559, 564, 567 (2), 571, 597-599, 606,
607, 609, 615,618; see also Bourne,
Noh. ; Creed, Rich. ; Holland, J. ;
Hutchinson, R. ; Hopkins, Edw. ; Pett,
Peter ; Smith, T. ; Thompson, R. ;
Willoughhy, F.
, agent for, see Wells, Anth.
, bills drawn on, 225, 233, 236.
, contracts with, 220, 550, 551,
553-556.
, examination before, 182.
instructions by, 191, 195, 196,
522.
, letters of, 84, 105, 162, 182,
208, 223, 227, 229, 234, 236, 243, 247
(2), 254, 261, 264, 269, 287, 493, 499
(3), 501, 502, 506, 511-513, 515-517.
519-522, 524, 528 (3), 530, 531, 534,
535, 537, 538, 541-543, 546, 548, 549,
552, 553, 555-558, 560, 566, 567, 569,
571-576, 578, 579, 581-583, 586, 588,
592-594, 597, 598, 601-605, 608, 610,
612, 613,617.
, , alluded to, 33, 48, 101,
154,537.
, letters to (Dec. 1652), 27, 84,
493-496, 497-507, 620.
, (Jan. 1653), 77, 83 (2),
89,118, 508-514, 516-525.
(Feb.), 145, 159, 165, 167,
169, 171, 174, 188, 525-538.
(March), 223, 226, 227,
" 228, 234 (2), 236, 241, 246, 247, 538-
543, 545, 547-549, 551-556.
.... (April), 255, 264, 268,
')74, 277 (2), 281 (2), 283, 284, 287,
288, 290 (2), 292, 303, 304 (2), 557-
576,621.
.., (May), 305, 306, 308 (2),
312, .313, 314, 316, 318, 321, 329 (2),
337, 347, 348, 351, 354, 357, 358, 361,
577-593.
Navy Commissioners, letters to — cont.
, (June), 370 (2), 385, 388,
391, 392, 401, 406, 407, 413, 426, 433
(2), 435, 437, 447, 594-619, 622.
letters to, alluded to, 2, 8,12,
28, 48, 60, 82, 150, 183, 233, 254,493,
518.
licenses by, 372.
, messengers of, .''28.
, officers of, 242, 352.
, orders of, 351. ,
, orders to, 1 (2), 7, 9, 19, 35, 37,
47 (2), 57, 59, 118, 278, 242, 243 (3).
, alluded to, 301.
, petitions to, 548, 564.
, reports of, alluded to, 416.
, subjects referred to, 20, 45, 55,
79, 80, 99, 103, 104, 107, 108, 112,
115 (2), 118, 132, 137, 142, 148, 160
(2). 151, 153, 154, 162 |(2), 169 (2),
170, 172, 179 (2), 182, 188, 191, 204,
205, 230, 234 (2), 2^6 (3), 238 (2),
242, 246, 251, 253, 259, 260, 266, 267,
286, 288 (2), 291, 294, 301, 304, 306,
308 (3), 319, 320, 325, 328 (2), 331
(2), 333, 334, 336, 338, 344, 352, 356,
360, 364, 369, 371, 373, 376, 380-382,
385, 387, 388, 391, 393 (2), 404, 410,
411, 413 (2), 414 (2), 427, 428, 429
(2), 443, 454, 528, 545, 556.
, warrants of, alluded to, 217.
, warrants to, 459, 462 (2), 464-
474,476-481.
, alluded to, 146, 220.
Navy and Customs, committee of merchants for
regulation of, letters to, 279 (2), 566.
Navy Committee, 3, 16, 17, 41, 47, 114, 239,
506, 508.
, attendance at, 2, 179.
..., letters of, 553, 556, 557.
, letters to, 3, 24, 29, 44, 52, 57,
62 (2), 94, 118, 132, 133, 134, 148,
161, 164, 165, 192, 201, 252, 255,284,
294, 362.
, alluded to, 1, 17, 19, 33,
55, 290, 567.
, messenger to, 556.
, order of, 566.
, alluded to, 153, 328,
581.
, petitions to, alluded to, 154.
, reports of, 154.
, secretary to, see Blackbome.
Rob.
subjects referred to, 17,20,37,
99.
, warrant of, alluded to, 8.
Nayler, Thos., 480.
, Mr., 211.
Neale, Emanuel, 441.
Jane, 250.
or Neill, Nathan, 309 (2), 322, 326.
Neave, Jno., 548.
, , children of, 548.
, Joan, widow of, 548.
GENERAL INDEX.
683
■Nedham, Fras., 194.
, Marchamont, 486.
, Mrs., 457.
Needham, co. Suffolk, 439.
Neill, see Neale, Nathan.
Nelthorp, Jas., 290 (2).
Nempriere, Monsr., see Lemprifere.
Nescombe, Rich., 256, 272.
Nesely, Rich., 182.
Ness, the, ships at, 9, 373, 552. .
point, 32.
Nether Haddon, co. Derby, 72.
Netherlands, the, 55, 101.
, Dutch prisoners to, 330.
Nettles, Mr., 540.
Nevill, John, Lord Abergavenny, 225.
Nevitt, Thos., 544.
New, Jane, see Newes.
Newberry, Rich., letter of, 524.
, Thos., storekeeper at Portsmouth, 60,
523, 527, 541, 544.
, letters of, 522, 567.
Newbery, Cumarad, 252.
Newbury, Dutch prisoners sent to, 253.
Newcastle, Countess of, see Cavendish.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 85, 101, 239, 240, 255,
264, 277, 315, 323, 507, 509, 565, 580.
, aldermen and common council of,
252, 407.
bar of, 548,554, 559, 565.
, commissioners for prize goods at, 323,
407, 550, 584.
custom-house at, 596.
, , ofBcers of, 306, 584, 611.
, excise commissioners in, 252.
, governor of, letter of, 594.
, justices of peace for, 353.
, letters dated from, 135, 246, 324, 330,
348, 353 (2), 358, 360, 407, 513, 528,
537, 540, 545 (2), 546 (2), 550-.552,
554, 557 (2), 584, 592, 596, 597, 605,
609.
, mariners in, 240, 324, 356, 509, 542.
, , impressing of, 330, 348, 353
(2).
, , freedom from, 112.
, mayor of, 163, 225, 237, 240, 247,
252, 255, 257, 281, 324, 353, 360, 373,
407, 423, 509, 546 ; see also Dawson,
Hen.
, mayor and aldermen of, 546.
, persons in, 555.
, prize officers at, 503, 513.
, provisions at, 95, 175, 577.
residents in, 62, 252.
, ships at, to, or from, 111, 135, 156,
191, 218, 222 (2), 225, 237, 239, 240,
246, 253, 257 (2), 258, 273, 279, 283,
290, 302, 312, 323, 324, 330, 348, 353,
360, 361,392, 395, 398, 407, 467 (2),
509, 513 (2), 528 (2), -531, 534, 537,
540 (2), 543, .546-551, 552, 553, 554,
Newcastle-ou-Tyne, ships at — cont.
557 (2), 559, 565, 567, 571 (2), 575,
577, 580, 583, 584, 591, 592, 593, 597,
609, 612, 615.
ships of, 247, 488, 552, 561, 615.
, storekeeper at, 549, 551.
, Trinity Hou.se at, 550.
watermen in, 550.
Newchurch parish, Lancashire, 456.
Newcombe, Temperance, widow, 216.
New England, 40.
masts, &c., from, 167, 471, 508, 522.
, ships to or from, 116, 327, 471, 500.
Newes or New, Jane, 411.
Newfoundland fishery, 29.
, mariners for, 203, 258, 329.
merchants, 27.
, ships at, to, or from, 106, 107 (2),
138, 186, 249 (2), 309, 383, 429, 469,
500, 514, 539, 597.
, , taken prize, 68.
Newgate, London, keeper of, warrants to, 475,
476.
, prisoners in, 125, 147, 280, 378, 420,
436, 475.
Newhaven, 114 (2).
.i ships at or to, 114 (2), 172.
Newhead, Kent, 621.
Newman, Hen., 69.
, Capt. Wm., 575.
, , letter of, 621.
Newport, Countess of, see. Blount.
Newport, Shropshire, 170.
Newsum, Geo., 597.
Newton, co. Brecon, 466.
Newton, Jno., 538.
, Oliver, 497.
Nicholas, Sir Edw., 386.
, , letter to, 221.
Capt. 545.
Nicholls, Edw., 218.
Elias, 446.
Geo., 485.
Jas., 262.
, John, 343, 344.
, Stephen, 485.
Nicholson, Hen., letter of, 588.
, of Tickhill, 82.
NiooUs, Capt. Ralph, 278.
, Stephen, 93.
Nicolson, Christ., Governor of Newcastle,
letter of, 594.
Nieuport, ?.\2.
, Lord, Dutch ambas.sador, 419, 435.
Nightingale, the, commander of, warrant to,
480.
Nimling, Rich., 404.
Nixon, Capt. Robt., letter of, 604.
Noddell, Dan., 374, 375.
, , examination of, 376 (2).
684
GENERAL INDEX.
Noel or Nowell, Alderman Martin, 45, 461
(2), 463.
, , proposal of, 449.
Norbery, Phil., 3.^.
Norbury, Judge, 424.
Nore, the, 24, 57, 325, 600.
ships in, 20, 118.
head, letter dated from, 495.
Norfolk, 270.
, assizes in, 128.
, coast of, ships on, 595.
excise in, farming of, 270.
, fens in, 447.
, gentry of, letter of, alluded to, 128.
, inhabitants of, petition of, 178.
, justices of peace of, 302.
.places in, 302, 380.
, timber in, 601, '
Norfolk, Thos., 484.
Norman, Danl., 363.
Normandy, 463.
NoiTis, Thos., 348.
North, Edw., 470.
, Jno., letter of, 80.
, nephew of, 80.
son of, 81.
,Wm., 340.
Northam, co. Devon, 523.
Northampton, Earl of, see Compton.
, persons in, 477.
Northamptonshire, fens in, 447.
.justices of peace for, 8, 215.
, militia commissioners for, 75, 207.
, , horses for, 75.
Northend, Capt., 293.
North Foreland, keeper of the light on, letter
to, 503.
, letter dated from, 303.
.ships at or to, 246, 265, 269,
300, 303, 370, 384, 385, 391, 613, 616.
North Sands Head, 359.
North seas, 173.
fishing in, 15.
Northumberland, 237.
Earl and Countess of, see Percy.
House, London, garden of, 325.
Norton, Phil., 301.
, Capt., 205.
, Col., member of the Council of State,
12, 49, 78, 128, 137, 173, 556.
, placed on committees, 63.
Norway deals, 27, 461.
masts, 296.
, ships of, 462. 477.
.ships to or from, 50, 51, 131, 170,
347,529.
trade with. 131.
Norwich, 117,441.
, excise in, farming of, 270.
, traveller to, 391.
Norwood, Mr., 536.
NotteU, Wm., letter of, 500, 523.
Nottinghamshire, 371, 373.
, excise in, 414.
, justices of peace of, 413,
, places in, 413, 414.
Nowell. Martin, see Noel.
Noyals canvas, 509, 510.
Nugent, Chris., petitions of, 38, 93.
Nunn, Capt., company of, 486.
Nut, Job. petition of. 47.
Nuthall or Nuttall, Christ., 422, 456.
, , letter tp, 456.
Nutt, Rich., 9, 139, 391.
, , warrant to, 479.
, Capt., 402.
0.
Cake, Walter, letter of, 591.
Cakes, Urian. 381. 421.
Oakley, co. Suffolk, resident in, 439.
Oblerson, Jno., 288.
Oblivion, Act of, see Pardon and Oblivion.
Obstructions (in sale of lands), committee
for removing, 320, 363 (2), 381,
382, 397 (2), 417,418 (2), 420,421,
442.
Odree, Capt., 121.
Odson, Joyce, widow, petition of, 204.
, , Hen., son of, 204.
, Wm., son of, 204.
O'Dwyre, Col. Ed., 23, 175, 178, 250, 471.
, , pass for, 459.
Odney or Odway, Arth., 571.
, ....'.., letters of, 226, 282.
Offspring, co. Kent, gunpowder mills at, 535,
554.
Ogiivy, George, Lord Ogilvy, 88, 217.
Ogleby, Geo., 281.
, Major, Jno., 126.
, Major, 468.
Okey, Col., 299.
Oldreed, Col., 527.
Oldsworth, Mr., 47.
Oliver. Saml.. 455.
O'Neale, Major-Gen. Hugh, f25, 250, 251.
, , petition of, 146.
Sir Phelim, 163, 212.
Oneby. Hum., letters of, 62, 255.
Orange. William. Prince of, 385.
, , colours of, 132.
Princess of, Mary, Princess Royal of
England, 222.
Ordnance, Tjieutenant-General and Treasurer
of, see Harrison, Major Thos.
, manufacture of, 12.
office. Tower, 98, 320, 501.
, labourers in, pay of, 487.
GENERAL INDEX.
685
Ordnance office — cont.
, letters, &c. dated from, 14, 57,
58, 549.
, officers, 3, 9, 82, 83, 98, [99, 161,
169, 179, 197, 198, 199, 211, 242, 384,
399, 459,j484, 507, 516, 535, 557, 596,
617.
certificateB of, 138.
, letters of, 14, 57, 496, 498, 499,
503, 505, 507, 512, 514, 515, 521, 525.
527, 528, 530, 532, 534-542, 544, 549,
551-553, 556, 560, 564, 567, 575, 592,
614, 615.
, , alluded to, 14,55, 56,
198 (2).
, letters to, 538, 540, 545, 551,
575, 589, 590, 599.
, alluded to, 12, 76, 183,
331,519.
, orders to, 7.
, pay of, 487, 490 (2).
petition of, 204.
, -warrants to, 459 (2), 460, 464,
468, 474 (2), 477, 480.
, storekeeper of, 549.
stores, 15, 82.
, embezzlement of, 12.
, removal of, 90, 92.
, surveyor of, see Payler, Geo.
Ordnance Committee, 7, 9, 12, 320, 478 (2),
533.
, attendance before, 198.
, clerk to, 198, 483.
letters of, 510, 556.
letters to, 551, 568.
, members of, 2, 37, 451.
, orders of, 201, 215.
, references or orders to, by the
Council of State, 6, 13-15, 16,34, 37
(3), 55 (2), 56, 82, 83, 98, 99, 107,
115, 126, 138, 139 (2), 147, 155, 168
(2), 177, 188,190, 197,198 (2), 200,
203-205, 207 (2), 211, 216, 218 (2),
222, 228, 231, 281, 335, 347, 348, 372,
377, 415, 437, 438, 453.
, reports of, alluded to, 99, 102,
203.
O'Beily, Col. Hugh, 468.
Orfordness or Alford Nests, 561 .
letters dated from, 396, 599.
.ships at or near, 279, 319, 396,564,
565, 572, 599.
Orkney Islands, 36, 45, 143, 356, 369.
, governor of, see Cooper, Col.
ships at, to, or from, 170, 221,
241, 353, 383, 531, 554.
Ormond, Countess of, see Butler.
Orton, John, 56.
, Simon, 93.
, Thos., letters of, 357, 554, 566.
Oram, Eich., 433.
Osboldstone, Edw., 387.
Osborne, Jno., 71.
, Saml., letter, of, 568.
Osier, Capt., 168.
Osier Bay, 509.
Ostend, 49, 53, 56, 65, 215, 252, 459, 471.
, governor of, 252.
, letter dated from, 385.
, prisoners at, 118.
ships of, 228,389.
, taken prize, 589 (2).
, ships at, to, or from, 19, 106, 173,
• 247, 305, 385, 388, 403, 419, 443, 544,
600.
, travellers to or from, 72, 177, 475.
Otee, Wm., 481, 616.
Ounguion or Augnion,;;Count du, 59, 100, 463.
Overton, Col. Kob., governor of Hull, 322,
541, 586.
, letters of, 347, 356, 358 (2),
360, 384, 583, 590, 612.
, letter to, 323.
Owen, Dr. Jno., 74.
, Capt. Jno., 126.
Oxenbridge, Clement, 27 (2), 54, 151, 152,
456, 557.
, , warrant to, 481.
Oxford (city), 386.
University, New College, fellow ofy
235.
Oxfordshire, 251.
, justices of, 214.
Ozenburg linen, 481.
P.
Packer, Major, 393.
, , placed on committees, 328, 332,
333, 338. 363, 393.
Packet boats, 46, 64, 227, 228, 599.
, captures of, 509.
Padstow, travellers from, 571.
Pagge, Capt., 192.
Pakefield, 407.
Palatine Prince, Maurice, 39, 340, 522.
Rupert, see Eupert.
Pahuart, M., 221.
Palmer, Edw., 471.
Panther, Nich., 468.
Pape, Hen., 465.
Papillon, Thos., petition of, 67.
Papists, 73, 79.
Pardon and Oblivion, Act of, alluded to, 307,
386,411,430.
, for Scotland, see Scotland.
Parent, Lewis, 237, 253, 275, 318, 463, 465.
Paris, Charles II.. at, 340.
, intelligence from, 138.
Parker, Capt. Bence, contract by, 550.
, Edw., letter of, 443.
686
GENERAL INDEX.
Parker, Edw. — cont.
, , Kalph, brother of, letter to,
443.
, , parents and relatives of, 443,
444.
Hen., 108.
, Jane, -widow of, petition of,
108.
.John, 414. '
, Jonathan, certificate of, 408.
, Saml., 390, 405.
, Wm., letter of, 90.
, Major, 423.
Mr., 403.
Parliament, or the House, 31, 39, 46, 49,
65, 66, 68, 75, 77, 86, 91 (3), 97, 103,
116,117, 132, 13.1, 136 (2), 144-146,
149, 153, 158, 164, 189-191, 197, 208,
210, 211, 216, 218, 219, 256, 262 (2),
263, 265, 266, 281, 295, 298 (2), 339,
343, 346, 349, 367, 371, 374, 375, 422,
430, 431, 435, 436, 440, 441, 453, 456,
490, 505, 528, and casual notices.
Acts or Bills in, alluded to (Dec.
1652). 2, 8, 12, 14, 20, 22, 24, 28, 35,
36, 38, 45-47, 49 (2), 51, 54 (2), 61,
81, 87, 88, 621.
, (Jan. 1653), 75, 79,82,
91, 92, 97 (2), 99, 101-103, 112, 114,
124, 125-127, 128, 132, 136, 512.
, (Feb.), 140, 144 (2),
147, 152, 153, 168, 170, 171 (2), 186,
189.
, (March), 193, 197 (2),
200(2), 207, 209, 211, 224,227 (2),
235, 245, 555.
(April), 273, 282, 286,
287, 289, 290, 291, 29.% 294, 562.
, (May), 307, 309 (2), 315,
' 317, 319, 320, 321 (2), 322, 326, 329,
330, 332, 337, 344 (2), 352.
. , (June), 371, 383, .388,
"410, 414, 417, 418, 430, 431, 436, 442,
447, 455, 456 ; see also Navigation,
Act for.
.., affection or adherence to, 93, 203,
376, 571.
,., certificate to, 66.
.., clerk of, see ScobeU,Hen.
.,, commissioners of, 19; see a/so Ire-
land and Scotland, commissioners in.
.. committees of, 15, 111, 115, 124, 245,
345,346,371.
,,, , order of, 157.
.,, debates in, 213.
...debts of, 136,345.
.., declaration of, 84.
.., , alluded to, 168.
.., disaffection to, 94.
.., dissolution of, 292, 293, 298, 304.
, , alluded to, 289 (3), 290, 292,
293, 313, 321, 329, 330, 340, 359, 386
(3), 409,440, 441.
Parliament — cont.
, enemies of, 29 1 ; see also Delinquents.
fleet, 131 ; see also Fleet.
, grants by,145, 170, 175,203,304,394.
, instructions of, 7 .
, letter dated from, 532.
, licenses of, 206, 267.
, letters of, alluded to, 95, 102, 127,
240,311.
, letters, &c. to, alluded to, 52, 83, 88,
131, 158, 311, 420.
, members of, 24,52, 60, 219, 234, 262,
305, 377, 386, 415, 453, 546.
, , letter to, 386.
, , for Scotland, 36, 39 (4), 46 (2),
52 (9), 60 (2), 144, 207, 215, 216, 218,
219,262, 265.
, money lent to, 440.
orders in, 8, 129, 154, 171, 208.
, orders and ordinances of, alluded to
(Dec. 16521, 8, 16, 20, 25 (2), 27, 33,
36,38 (2), 49, 51, 65, 66.
, , (Jan. 1653), 75,76, 78,
82, 84 (3), 88, 97, 98, 99, 103, 109,
110, 116, 131, 132, 508, 511.
, , (Feb.), 147 (2), 156(2),
157, 168, 181, 190.
, , (March), 193, 197 (2),
207, 208 (2), 209(2), 211, 216,219,
225, 231, 240, 245, 291, 487, 553.
, , (April), 262, 266, 280,
303, 563.
, , (May), 309, 343, 345 (2),
346, 350.
, , (June), 373, 374, 380, 411,
417, 420, 430, 431, 439 (2), 446, 477,
491, 594.
papers, 153.
, petitions to, 67, 69, 153, 620 (2).
, , alluded to, 103, 342, 440.
, printer to, 245,
, references of, to the Council of State,
see Council of State, references to, by
Parliament.
, remonstrance to, 65.
, reports, &o. to, 154, 155, 157,346,
378, 621 ; see also Council of State,
reports of, to Parliament.
, resolutions or votes of, alluded to, 80,
87, 89 (2), 109, HI, 145, 221, 241,
367, 368, 392.
! , in favour of seamen, 504-513,
520, 526, 604.
, respect for, 4.
, service to, 230, 240, 336.
Speaker of, see Lenthall, Wm.
, speech made to, 139.
, speeches against, 374, 375.
, subjects referred to, 3, 49.
, submission to, 386.
, sufferers for, 39.
thanks to, 156.
, the late, 293, 386, 453.
GENERAL INDEX.
687
Parliament Joaue, see Alkin, Eliz.
Parmer, Wm., 70.
ParneU, Eliz., 350.
, , husband of, 350.
Parr, Peter, petition of, 47.
Parrott, Herb., 476.
Parsons, Eenton, 176.
, Capt. Wm., orphans of, 439.
Partene, John de, 45.
Partridge, Edm., 555.
, Capt. Wm., 524.
, , certificate of, 574.
, , letters of, 539, 593.
soldier, 289, 413 (2), 414,
Passengers beyond seas, examination of, 64
(3), 79.
Passes or safe-conducts, 38, 61, 415, 433, 436,
459-461, 463, 464 (2), 466-477, 480
(2)-
Paul parish, 504.
Paulson, Thos., letters of, 498, 503.
Pauncefort, Tracy, registrar to the Court of
Articles, 7, 466, 470.
Paw, Lord, Holland ambassador, death of, 539.
Payler, Geo., ordnance surveyor, letter of, 533.
, ....... letter to, 576.
Payne, Christ., 613.
, Geo., 68, 170, 198.
, Lieut. Wm., 603.
, , Anne, widow of, 603.
Peach, Edw., 573.
, , children of, 573.
, Winfred, widow of, 573.
Peacoct, Capt. Jas., 8, 9, 14, 232, 493.
, letter of, 566.
, Thos., 373, 374.
Pearce, Mr., 290.
Peard, Justinian, letter of, 587.
Pearle, Wm., 120.
, Mr., 120.
Peayson, Jno., 233.
, letter of, 604.
Pcirce, Mark, 468.
Pell, mathematical lecturer, 437.
Pembridge, Cuthbert, 465.
, Wm., 405.
Pembroke, 83, 93.
, Earl of, see Herbert, Phil.
, victualler at, see Browne, Bich.
Pembrokeshire, 423.
, prothonotary for, 424.
Penarth Road, letter dated from, 614.
Pendennis Castle, commander of, 172.
, letter dated from, 534.
, powder from, 223, 259, 538,
544, 547 (2), 555, 558.
, prisoner in, 172.
Peue, Jno., 330, 447.
account by, 448.
, , letters of, 234, 241, 304, 329,
348, 361, 561.
Penn, Capt. Wm., Vice Admiral of, the Fleet,
55,117, 124, 150, 208,237,250,257,
264, 267, 268, 273 (2), 274-275, 283,
284, 287, 288, 289 (3), 292, 293, 295,
502, 508, 561, 565, 566, 582, 613.
, , allowance to, 169 (2).
, , captures by, 70, 620.
, fleet or squadron of, 246, 251,
(2), 253, 254, 256, 264, 265, 269, 271,
274, 279, 287, 289, 290, 292, 297, 300
(2), 304, 305, 559-564, 566, 569, 571,
574 (3), 576 (2).
, , , victualling of, 288, 289.
, , letters of, 252, 253, 258, 271,
272, 284, 290, 293, 297, 566, 569.
, letters to, 257, 264.
, , , alluded to, 253, 569.
Penning, Mr., 195.
Pennington, Alderman Isaac, 394.
Pcnnoyer, Wm., 573.
, , letter of, 495.
, , petitions of, 47, 69, 309, 466.
Penny, searcher at Gravesend, 210, 497.
Penrhyn, letter dated from, 428, 512.
, mayor of, 512.
Penrose, Capt. Thos., 590.
, letter of, 602.
Pcntloe, Mr., 215.
Pentlow, Saml., 121, 123.
Penyer, Math., petition of, 204.
Pepys, Talbot, commission to, 447.
Percy, Algernon, Earl of Northumberland,
14.
, Elizabeth, Countess of Northumber-
land, 298.
, Lord Henry, 242, 340.
, sister of, 241, 242.
, Rich., 466.
Peregrine, owners of, petition of, 387.
Perrie, Jno., 166.
, , relatives of, 166.
, Sarah, 490.
Perrott, Jas., letters of, 580, 585.
, Mr., 363,371.
Perry. Edw., letter of, 554.
, Hump., 248.
Perryman, Jno., 204.
Persal, Sir Wm., 473.
Pery, Peter, 475.
Pestell, Capt. Wm., 170, 221,241, 283, 360,
373, 383, 424, 494, 503, 612.
, , fleet of, 424.
letters of, 356, 359, 631,537,
538, 545, 595, 596, 606, 613.
, , letter to, 357.
Petchell, Capt., letter to, 297.
Peterfield, 199, 236, 559.
Peters, Hugh, 92.
Susannah, 560, 577.
, Wm., 577.
Mr., 415.
Petersen, Hans, 163.
688
GENERAL INDEX.
Petit, Thos., 470, 477.
Pett, Chris., master shipwright at Woolwich,
217, 504, 541.
letters of, 495, 511, 513, 536,
562, 593 (2), 602.
, Peter, Navy commissioner at Chat-
ham, 4, 27, 115 (2), 116, 142 ? 179,
314, 316, 384, 529, .'>77 (2), 592, 596,
603, 605-607, 614, 616.
, , letters of, 22, 235, 370 (2), 384,
389, 495, 496, 497, 502, 508, 510, 512
(2), 515 (2), 518, 520-522, 527, 528,
542, 569, 575, 578, 580, 581, 600, 606,
608, 614, 616, 618 (2).
, , alluded to, 23.
, letters to, 504, 517, 535,537,
612.
, alluded to, 89.
, Peter, master shipwright's assistant
at Deptford, 243.
, , payments to, 483.
, Capt. Phineas, clerk of the check at
Chatham, 496.
, , certificates by, 521, 609.
, , letters of, 227, 493, 496, 499,
504, 505, 506, 509, 513, 514, 517, 539,
542, 554, 567, 573, 616.
, shipbuilder at Eatclifie, 561, 571.
Petts, preacher, 439.
Petty, Thos., letters of, 536, 605.
Petworth, 420.
letter dated from, 298.
Phelips, Jno., 287.
Phelps, Anth., 461.
, Jno., 208.
Philips, Alice, Lady, 439.
, grandchildren of, 439.
, Jas., 412, 442.
, "Wm., 434.
Phillips, Jno., lease to, 300.
Mich., 219.
, Sir Mich., 421.
Nich., letters of, 240, 246, 437, 493,
542, 604.
, Thos., 5.58.
Philpott, Bdw., 471.
Phipps, Commissary John, 488.
Phcenix, the (ship), 4-6, 16, 24, 29-31, 40,
44, 76, 91, 94, 105, 106, 146, 149, 161,
165, 166, 192, 201, 376, 496, 534.
, letters dated from, 165, 318.
Phrares, Dr., 51.
Physicians, 178, 179, 199, 535.
Pickering, Sir Gilbert, member of the Council
of State, 75, 207, 415, 445, 452.
, letter to, 453.
, , placed on committees, 2 (2), 23,
25, 48, 190, 333, 340, 347, 377, 387,
444.
, , president of the Council of
State, 310, 331.
, Jas., 229.
, Kob., letter of, 62.
Pidcock, Thos., 343, 588.
Pierre, Simon, 480.
Pierrepoint, Henry, Earl of Kingston, 82.
letter of, 80.
Pierson, Jno., 336.
Pight, Kich., 70.
Pigot, Felix, 409.
Pile, Capt. Wm., 269.
, warrant to, 269.
Pilkington, Lieut. Edw., 484 (2).
Pills, Jno., 484.
Pilman, Beatrice, 98, 413.
Pilots, impress of, 584.
Pin, liobt., 504, 507.
Pindar, Sir Paul, executor of, 455.
Pinkney, Jas., 343.
Piracy, 477. .
Pirates, 120, 239, 281 (2), 290, 291, 424, 438,
441 (2), 567, 595, 599.
, capture of, 595.
, ships taken by, 67, 291.
Pisa, 5, 31,40, 52, 76, 165.
, castle of, 5.
, letters dated from, 31, 59.
Pitch and tar, price of, 502 ; see also Eastland
commodities.
Pitman, Geo., 465.
Pitson, Jno., letter of, 180.
Pitt, Hen., 414.
, Jno., 488.
Rowland, 242, 413.
Pittock, Capt. Rich., 532.
, , examination of, 174.
Plague, the, 527 ?
Plant, Jas., 248 (2).
Plantations, English, abroad, prisoners sent to,
233.
Plasse, Jno., 489.
, petition of, 175.
Plate, 172.
ships, see Samson, &c.
i. taken prize, C8, 186.
Player, Thos., 228.
, Wm., 236.
Plays, 436.
Pley, Geo., letter of, 597.
Plompton, Capt. Jno., letter of, 600.
Plover, the, commander of, warrant to, 480.
Plover, John, petition of, 45.
Plowden, Sir Edmond, 345.
Plumleigh or Plumly, Capt. Robt, 163, 186,
521, 529, 530, 533, 535.
, letter of, 610.
, Capt, letter to, 262.
Plumpstead, Mr., 455.
Plumpton, John, 617.
, Mr., 437.
Plundered ministers, committee for, 322, 380
(2), 381, 398, 439.
GENERAL INDEX,
689
Plymouth, 23, 29,54.85,88, 151, 161, 162,
190, 202, 223, 423, 498 (2), 512, 517,
521, 558, 581.
, castle in, 190.
, prisoner in, 597.
, constables of, 400.
, customs at, commissioners of, 605.
, engagements with the Dutch off, 139.
guns at, 37, 496.
...; , impressing men at, 281 (3), 282, 526
(2), 571.
, justices of peace at, 281.
, letters dated from, 15, 56, 89, 172,
186,203, 22.3,227,281 (3), 290, 321,
400, 494-496, 498 (4), 500 (5), 502,
505-507, 509, 511 (.3), 514, 517 (4),
519, 521, 522, .'525, .526, .529-533, 535
(2), 538, M\, 544, 547 (2), 549, 550,
557, 558, 561, 571, 577, 580, 581, 585,
587, 597.
, , alluded to, 93.
mayor of, see Madock, John.
merchants of, 29, 132.
, Mount at, 29, 509, 532.
, ordnance at,i507.
, persons at, 282, 528, 538, 620 (2).
, prize commissioners at, 88, 546, 561.
, , warrant to, 479.
». , prizes at, 227, 383, 546.
, residents at, 314, 382.
ships at, 1, 18, 35, 63, 86, 95, 146,
223, 227, 290, 459, 461, 477, 500, 505,
506, 509, 511, 512, 514, 516, 517 (.3),
525, 535 (2), 544 (2), 549, 557, 561,
571, 580,585, 597 (2), 610.
, ships of, 18.5, 489, 558.
ships to or from, 23, 95, 106, 132,
262, 290, 370, 462, 463, 465, 474, 495,
506, 511, 519 (2), 529, 530, 533, 538,
544, 558, 571, 577, 585.
, sick and wounded at, 190.
, victuals and stores at, 34, 194, 496.
, waiter at,' 227.
Pointer, Thos., letters of, 357, 385, 407.
Poles, the, 296.
Polixfen, Jas., 446.
, , Kathefine, wife of, 446.
Polonia wool, 465.
Pombino, letter dated from, 195.
, ship off, 195.
Ponder, Giles, 473.
Poole, CO. Dorset, 151, 197, 250, 441, 547.
letters dated from, 58, 441, 013, 617.
, mayor of, 28, 497.
, , letters of, 53, 55.
merchants of, 27, 29, 469.
, port of, 441.
, ships at, 516.
Poole, Capt. Jonas, 30, 53, 77, 146, 165, 285,
332.
, letters of, 192, 286.
, SirNevill, 440,456.
, Wm., 146.
5.
Poor, the, emplo}meut for, 344.
Poortmans, Jno., 297,403,518, 519, 520,523,
531, 533, 542, 565, 567, 569, 577.
, .letters of, 187 (2), 289,292,303,
307, 319, 353, 357, 359, 385, 392, 397,
400, 418, 42.5, 518 (2), 529 (2), 531,
533, 542, 543, 545, 546, 548, 549, 553,
556, 558-560, 562 (2), 568, 569, 571,
574, 576,595, 599,609.
, , letters to, 499, 511, 536.
Pope, the (Innocent X.), 340.
Pope, Anne, 424.
, Mr., 424.
Popery, 117.
Popham, Col. Alex., 136.
, , certificate by, 69.
Popish worship, 28.
Poplar, letter dated from, 595.
Popplett, Kich., letters of, 240, 437, 604.
Porchester Castle, hospital for sick and
wounded at, 224 (2), 229, 235 (2),
251.
, owners of, 235-236.
Pordage, Hen,, 478.
Porlock, CO. Somerset, 329.
Porter, Anth., letter of, 570.
, Endymion, 167.
, Phil., 476.
, Mr., 350.
Portland, 256, 359.
, engagement with the Dutch off,'212,
213.
Head, ships near, 191.
Ports of England, see England, ports of.
Portsmouth, 17, 20, 22, 61, 85, 99, 100, 151
246, 265, 298, 312, 358, 432, 522, 527,
539, 548, 551, 560, 571.
, Admiralty commissioners to or at,
184, 188 (2), 197,212, 213. ;
, , letters to, 194, 196 (2), 197,
199.
ammunition sent to, 552, 553.
, chest at, 569.
, condition of, 236, 432, 438, 516.
, dockyard at, 564.
, Excise commissioners for, 252.
, fleet at, 25.3, 264, 284.
, , repair of, 229, 232, 235, 236.
, victualling of, 232, 235, 243,
248, 254.
, garrison at, 99, 171, 218.
, , ordnance from, 423.
, governor of, see Whetham, Col.
, house of, 171.
harbour, 17.
, letters dated from, 18, 25, 57, 173,
174, 179, 180, 187 (2), 188, 208, 217,
223, 224, 229, 232 (2), 234-236, 243,
244, 247 (2), 251, 254, 258, 261, 262,
264, 270, 273, 278, 282 (2), 284 (2),
289, 308, 400, 434, 494-499, 501-512,
515, 516, 518-.J21, 523 (2), 525 (2),
527, 530 (4), 532-534, 539, 542, 543,
X X
690
GENERAL INDEX.
Portsmouth, letters dated from— cont.
545, 546, 549, 551-553, 555,556, 55S-
560, 562 (3), 564, 565, 567 (3), 569,
571, 577, 582, 589, 590, 592-594, 596,
597, 600, 601, 609-611, 616.
, , alluded to, 78.
mariners at, or sent to or from, 53,
226, 227, 258, 282 (2), 305, 317,-321,
329, 347, 348, 377, 497, 507, 510, 516,
535 (2), 539, 547, 554, 558, 579, 585,
697.
, tickets of, 258, 265, 271, 273,
274, 308,317.
, master attendant at, 179, 520, 531,
545.
, master shipwright at, see Tippetts,
John.
, mastmakers at, 565.
, masts at, to, or from, 524, 548, 593.
, mayor of, 384, 432, 438.
, Navy commissioners at, 265, 274; see
also Willoughby, Capt. Fras.
, , letters of, 229, 235, 236, 243,
247 (2), 261, 264, 546 (2), 548, 551,
552, 556, 560, 562, 564.
, office at, 308.
.■- , , , letter dated from, 264.
„ , ordnance at or for, 507, 522, 553.
, persons at, 23, 179, 187, 199, 223,
252, 308.
, postmasters to, 183, 188.
, posts to or from, 449,, 531.
, prizes at, 244.
, , , deputy commissioner for, 516.
, provisions at, for, or from, 34, 197,
355, 490, 517, 523, 541 (2), 612.
, roads, 18.
round tower, 1 7.
, ships at, to, or from, 23, 37, 40, 47,
50, 55, 60, 95, 106, 107, 112, 161, 179,
185, 188, 194 (2), 196, 197, 209 (2),
212, 213, 217, 223, 224, 227. 229, 232,
235, ,236, 244, 246-248, 254 (2), 258,
259, 261, 262, 264, 269, 273, 274, 278,
289, 290, 293, 297, 321, 323, 337, 342,
358, 361, 383, 384, 389, 402, 410, 434,
463, 480, 500, 501, 504, 508-513, 516,
517 (2), 519 (2), 521, 522, 524, 625,
530 (2), 532, 538-543, 545, 548-550,
.555, 556, 558, 560, 561, 567, 576, 577,
581, 584, 585, 594-597, 599, 600, 609-
611,613 (2).
, ships building at, 501, 514.
, ship of, 62.
, sick and wounded at or from, 78 (2),
179, 180, 182, 187, 188, 208, 217, 224,
229, 235, 244, 247, 268, 400, 403, 432,
476, 490, 603, 505, 508, 509, 565, 687,
592.
, .nurses for, 177, 217,218,490,
565, 587, 692.
, , surgeons for, 235,236,244,476,
505, 587. '
storekeeper at, see Newberry, Thos.
, stores at, 35, 199, 211,494, 544, 554.
Portsmouth — cont.
., stores for, 188, 227, 401, 522 (2), 525,
527, 532, 534, 540, 542, 549, 551, 561.
travellers to or from, 28 (2), 115, 118,
US, 199, 212, 235, 265, 282, 361, 400,
473, 488, 501, 635, 537, 541, 546, 601,
617.
, treasurer at, 188,223,224,261,262,
546.
, treasury at, 261, 265.
, troops at, to, or from, 95, 202, 204.
yard, 520.
Portugal, King of (John IV.), 51, 70, 328, 442.
, , agent or minister from, 77, 402.
. , , ambassador extraordinary from,
9 (2), 13, 14, 17-19, 40, 46, 6.i, 61, 62,
77 (2), 88. 99, 117, 146, 147, 152, 156,
166, 172, 176, 181, 197, 200, 207, 217,
237, 254, 266, 260, 270, 278, 328, 333,
340, 345, 376, 399, 413, 437.
, , , committee to meet, 154,
214, 225, 328, 393, 401, 420, 476, 479.
, , , papers from or to, 47, 51,
108, 148.
, Prince of, death of, 402.
Portugal, 33, 62, 206, 422.
, brokers of or in, 225.
business, 51, 336, 382.
, merchants tradingj'to, committee on,424.
money, 205.
, from, 76, 77, 102, 422.
, officers of, 101.
, ships of, 36.
, , taken prize, 129.
, ships to or from, 293, 460, 514.
, treaty with, 152, 217, 225 (2), 231,
295, 340, 354, 371.
Portuguese, 146, 365.
ambassador, see Portugal, king of,
ambassador of.
goods 71, 117, 328,479.
, taken prize, 108, 129.
or Portugal, losses by, 45, 180, 198,
228, 267.
, , committee on, 241.
merchants, 116, 241.
milrea, 206.
ships, see Portugal, ships of.
Post barks, 226.
horses, 64.
"masters, 14, 110,111, 159, 166,181,
18.3, 196, 812, 366, 367 (2), 450, 455.
, letters to, alluded to, 180.
, offer of, 366.
, petition of, 379.
, warrant to, 470.
roads or stages, 18, 355.
Post or letter office, 16, 46,64, 150 (2) 159,
166, 178, 196,204,367,449.
, , committee on, see Council of
State, committees of.
, farming of, 312, 366,405,448,
449,456,456,481.
GENERAL INDEX.
691
Post or letter office — cont.
, , proposals for, 449-450.
, , foreign, 106-111, 159, 164, 166,
181 (2), 196, 240, 320, 367, 368, 405,
448-450, 455, 456, 481, 622.
, , inland, 299, 311,312,366,368,
405,448-450,455,481.
, officers of, 455.
Postage, rates of, 368, 448, 449.
Postgate, Edw., 126, 175.
Posts or packets, casual notices oi passim.
, business of, 108-111.
, master of, see Prideaux, Edm.
Potkin, Hen., 214.
Potter, Danl., -warrant to, 478.
, Capt. Rich., letters of, 598, 600, 602,
603, 604.
,Mr., 197.
Pountois, John, 608.
, , Johan, widow of, 608.
Po-vrder, Giles, 563.
Powell, Hugh, 405, 422.
, , letter of, 255.
Jas., victualler at Bristol, 11, 170,
412, 438, 528, 614.
, payments to 483, 492.
..,John, 536, 617.
.Nath., 503, 533, 591.
, Thos., letter to, 522.
, Judge, 423.
Poynes, Jno., letter of, 567.
Poyntell, Jno., 151.
Pratt, Elias, mayor of Berwick, letter of,
510.
, Rich., letter of, 589.
Preachers, see Ministers.
Preice, Rich., letter of, 503.
Preistley, Thos., 60.
Presbyters, 313.
Prescot, Edw., letter of, 426.
, Thos., 26.
Press, Act for regulating, committee for,
128.
Press-masters, 112, 377, 447, 495, 515, 520 ;
see also Mill, Capt. Rich.
, letters to, 48, 304, 329.
warrants to, 460-464.
Prest, Jno., 590.
Preston, Amos, letter of, 540.
, Jno., 106, 157, 248, 476, 587, 602.
Prettie, Prisoilla, 61.
, Ralph, 61.
Priaux, Peter, 154.
Price, Andrew, surgeon, 514, 603, 609.
Geo., 524.
, letter of, 524.
, Rich., 412.
Pride, Col. Thos., 135, 299, 307, 308, 319,
320,322,363,480,618.
, regiment of, 341 (2), 474,
480.
Prideaux, Edm., Attorney-General, memhe
of the Council of State, 44, 46, 218,
226, 245, 273, 375, 398, 415, 423, 424,
436, 440,451.
, , as master of the posts, 109-111,
312.
, , placed on committees, 218, 230,
273.
,Dr. 199,488.
Priestly, Jno., 343.
Priests and Papists, 29, 125, 147, 273.
, Acts against, 79, 245, 273, 312.
, proclamation against, 117.
Primate, Hump., 470.
, Josias, 460, 470.
Primrose, the, commander of, warrant to, 430
Prince, the, see Charles II.
Prince, Peter, 242.
, Thos., 472.
, Wm., 452.
Printing, Acts regulating, 189.
Prisoners at war, 25, 73, 116, 173, 219, 220,
548 ; see also English, Scotch and
Dutch prisoners.
, allowances to, 89, 581.
, committee for, see Council of State,
committees of.
, exchange of, 310, 320.
Prize goods, 76, 88, 335, 343, 539; and casual
notices oi passim ; see also Dutch prize
goods.
, charges on, 53.
, commissioners for, or collectors
of, 6, 36, 43 (2), 46, 54, 71, 80, 100, 129,
151, 197, 227, 241, 253, 264, 302, 311
(2), 320, 323 (2), 328 (2), 331, 335,
336, 340, 344, 347 (2), 348, 371, 382,
383, 391 (2), 393, 398, 414, 535, 539,
540, 546 (2), 561, 572, 577, 593, 597,
604, 608.
, accounts of or by, 305,
319, "622.
, , clerks of the check to,
151.
, , letters to, 315, 421, 422,
426, 440, 603.
, , , alluded-to, 88.
, , letters of, 539, 570, 579,
581,590, 607.
, , payments by, 482, 483,
485-489, 491, 492.
, , payment to, 489.
, embezzlement of, 86, 100, 136,
599.
, proceeds of sale of, charges on,
227.
money, 620.
office, 59, 348 (2), 365, 394, 512, 597,
605.
, clerk in, 557.
, letters dated from, 546, 553.
Prize ships or prizes, 27, 36, 43 (2), 47, 50,
55, 56 (2), 57, 60, 62,-66, 70, 71, 73,
86, 87, 96 (2), 97, 106, 114, 133, 135,
XX 2
692
GENERAL INDEX.
Prize ships or prizes - co7it.
148, 149, 152, 153, 179, 180 (3), 184
(2), 227, 228, 235, 245, 247, 252, 253,
257, 263, 264, 275, 292, 318, 320, 331,
334, 336, 353, 389, 395, 396, 400, 409,
419, 427, 428, 437, 443, 456, 474, 477,
480, 488, 493, 494, 497, 498, 502, 506,
508, 511, 515-517, 521, 525, 528, 535,
536, 540, 545, 546, 553 (2), 554, 556,
558, 560, 566, 568-570, 576, 578, 579-
584, 588, 592, 597-599, 601, 603, 605-
607, 612-614, 617, 618; and casual
notices of, passim; see also Dutch
prizes.
, guns taken in, 519.
, lord admiral's tenths of, 43, 73.
, officers of, 184, 324, 587.
, , letters of, 501, 507, 617.
, tenths of, 233, 483, 490, 496,
553, 579.
Probate of Wills Court, London, 415, 444
(2).
;.., , committee on, 444.
, .judges of, 395, 415, 429, 444
(2), 454, 479.
, , officers of, 444, 454;
Procter, Edw., 487.
, Step., 68.
Progers, Edw., 25, 28, 51, 94.
Protestant Church, 114.
Protestants, 374, 445.
Prother, John, 56.
Proud, Capt. Jno., 232, 265. 274, 289
: , , letter of, 566.
, , wife of, 265.
, Thos., brother of, 566.
Prouse, Wm., 597.
Prudes, John, 98.
Prynne, Wm., 172.
, , bond of, 138.
Public faith money, 421 ; see also Debentures.
houses, see State, the, houses of.
Pulley, Rich., 159.
Papplet, Rich., 246.
, , letter of, 493.
Purbeck, co. Dorset, 547.
Purdue, Geo., 168.
Purefoy, Lieut.-Col. Wm., member of the
Council of State, 17, 28, 100, 174, 412.
, , placed on committees, 2 (4), 7-
9, 17 18,22, 23, 48, 62, 130, 157, 160.
, Capt. Wm., 34.
, Wm., petition of, 183.
Purie, Mr., 151.
Purvis, Lieut. Jno., 485, 527.
, Susanna, 106, 181, 485, 527.
Putinger, Mr., 294, 295.
Putt, And., 252.
, Geo., letter to, 590.
, Saml. 460.
, , petition of, 7. I
I'ye, Sir Rob., 47. '
Pyle, Capt. Wm., 611.
Pym, John, 512.'
Pyme or Pym, Wm., 194, 195, 257, 266.
, , letter of, 406.
, , letters to, 62, 93.
, , petition of, 301.
Pyne, Col., 301, 412.
, , letter to, 422.
Q.
Quakmor, Bob., see Coytmor.
Quarles, Roger, letter of, 513.
, , Katherine, sister of, letter to,
513.
Queen or queen mother, the, see Henrietta
' Maria.
Queenborow or Qainborow, letters dated from,
116, 503, 520 (2), 521, 526 (2), 539,
.542 (2), 544, 546 (2), 548, 549.
, ships at, to, or from, 76, 116, 406,
503, 510, 514, 517, 518 (2), 520, 521 ,
525, 526 (2), 531, 540-542, 544, 546
(2), 548, 549, 550.
Queffin, Bobt., 433.
Quester, Mat. de, 387, 368.
Quick, forger, 378.
Quicksilver, 442.
Quilleboeuf, Normandy, 463.
QuintOD, Jno., 448.
Quitmore, Robt., see Coytmor.
R.
Rabenett, Thos., 618.
, , letters of, 557, 559, 563.
Eaby, Robt., 1 15.
Raddon, And., 39.
, Edw., 489, 528.
Radnorshire, 320, 321, 424.
, chief justice for, 451, 481.
mayors, justices, &c. of, letter to 321.
Ragley, co. Warwick, 325.
Ragusa, ships from, 362.
Rainborow, Col., 618.
Rainham, Kent, 502.
Rainsford, Saml., 471.
Ramage, David, 446.
,Robt., 170.
Ramsey, John, 468.
Kamsgate or Romansgate, 512.
Road, letter dated from, 370.
ships in, 370,
GENERAL INDEX.
693
Band, Capt. Andrew, 2S2.
, , letter of, 529
, Jas., 333, 341, 445.
, Thos., 556.
Randall, Jonathan, 496, 498, 500, 526.
Eandolph, Tobias, letter of, 519.
Bands, Capt, Thos., 261.
Banson, Marg., 61.
Bashford, Wm., letter of, 506.
Batcliff, 531, 538, 561.
, letters dated from, 426, 529, 534, 536,
570,574,591,598, 610.
, ships at, 525, 571.
Eattlesden, co. Suffolk, preachers at, 439.
Eaven, Mr., 584.
Bawden, Major, 298.
Eawlins, Capt. Jno., 550.
, Eobt., letter to, 607.
Bay, Jno., 554.
, , letter of, 555.
Bay or Eaye, Thos., mayor of Salisbury, 233,
236.
, letters of, 252, 575,'598.
Bayner, Wm., petition of, 1 93.
, Mr., preacher, 439.
Eaynham, Laurence, letter of, 604.
Eead, John, letter of, 573.
.., , Morgan, consul at Leghorn, letter
to, 59.
, Eich., 573.
, Eoger, 274, 564.
.Thos., 472.
, Thurston, 474, 578.
Eeade, Geo., 57,
, Wm., 466.
Eeader, Godfrey, 35.
, Mr., 356.
Beading, Dutch prisoners sent to, 307 (2), 338.
mayor of, 307 (2), 338.
Beading, Nath., 58, 158.
Eecord Office, Tower, 246.
Becords, clerk of, see Eyley, Wm.
Bedcastle, garrison of, 224.
Eeddall, Jno., 143, 150, 152, 157.
Bedman, Mr., 146.
Bedgacke, or Bedjack, Capt. Wm., 529.
, , letter of, 527.
Eedri£forEedruth,co. Cornwall, 114,496,575.
Eedrith Wall, co. Surrey, 313.
Bed Sea, 542.
Eedway, garrison of, 224.
Beeve, Capt. Jno., letter of, 609.
, Jonas, 605.
, , Joan, widow of, petition of, 605.
, , , children of, 605.
Beevely, Wm., 466.
Beeves, Hugh, 617.
, , Bose, widow of, 617.
, , son of, 617.
Capt., 94, 132, 146.
Begium, ships at, 165.
Eeily, Col. Hugh, 76, 333.
Eeligion, 74, 145, 360, 381.
, Catholic, 106.
, reformed, 73.
Benfrewshire, 416.
Eeprisal, letters of, see Marque and reprisal.
Eesolution, the, letters dated from, 312 (2),
318, 319, 353, 3.57 (4), 359, 364 (2),
385 (2), 389, 392 (2), 396, 397, 399
(2), 400, 403, 407, 418, 425, 427 (3),
428, 456, 568, 569, 571 (2), 574 (2),
576 (2), 578, 597, 599, 609 (2), 611,
616.
Retford, co. Notts., excise in, 413 (2), 414.
, justices of, 413.
, East, 414.
Eevenue, the, 330.
committee, 25, 54, 57, 65, 199, 266,
333, 401, 421, 454, 492 (2).
, letters to, alluded to, 89.
, orders of, 167, 219.
Eeynolds, Capt. Jas., certificate by, 554.
, , letter of, 607.
, Jno., 70 (2).
, Capt., 502, 553.
, Commissary-General, 130, 337, 341,
348, 393, 445, 454.
Bhetorford or Eutherford, Major or Col.
Andrew, 65, 92, 158, 194, 210, 225,
231, 464.
Eich, Henry, Earl of Holland, 24.
, Eobert, Earl of Holland, 42G.
, Eobert, Earlof Warwick, 4, 159, 181,
245.
, Eobert, Lord Eich, 159, 160, 245.
, children, &c., of, 109.
, Col. Nath., 9, 192, 299,301,336,479,
491.
, , placed on committees, 318,
394.
, Eobt., 48, 460.
, petitions of, 116, 193, 197.
Eichard and William, mariners of, letter to,
201.
Eichard Plantagenet, Earl of Cambridge.
221.
Eichardson alias WindaU, Eleanor, 382.
Hen., 508.
Saml., 525.
, letter of, .525.
, Thos., 157,510,574.
Eichbell, Marg., 411.
Eichmond, co. Surrey, 462, 476.
inhabitants of, 402.
Eickman, Thos., 545.
Eiddell, Jas., petition of, 412.
Eiddle, Eobt., 96.
Eider, Mathey, 604.
, , Anne, widow of, 604.
, Wm., 573.
694
GENERAL INDEX.
Eidgeway, Joseph, 270.
Eidgley, Dr., 298.
Eidley, Jno., 376.
, , Anne, widow of, 376.
RifF, the, ships at, 400.
Eiga hemp, 572,
Rigty, Edw., 83, 92, ]29.
Eiley, Hen., consul at Aleppo, letter to,
334.
Einghambar, Helena Van, 473.
Eipon, 443.
Eise, Jno., 606.
Eively, Anth., warrant to, 464.
Eiver, the, see Thames.
Eivers or Eyvers, Thos., 35, 459.
EiTley, Jno., 576.
Eoach, Hen., 167, 508.
, letters of, 308, 518.
Eobbarts, Hen., 612.
Eobberies, 147, 163.
Eobbins, see Eobins.
Eoherts, Elias, 372.
, John, letter of, 610.
, Nath., letter of, 593.
, PrisciUa, 111, 112.
, Capt. Thos., 13, 17, 279, 570, 615,
616.
Wm., 62.
Sir Wm., 398, 414.
Eobin Hood's Bay, ships in, 255.
Eobins or Eobbins, Anth., 215, 417.
, , letters of, 589 (2), 590.
, , letter to, 422.
Eob., 39.
, Capt, 590.
, Mr., 112.
, , son of, 112.
, Mrs., 371.
Eobinson, Hen., 109, 157, 367, 368.
, , proposal by, 450.
, John, gunner, 35, 101.
, John, merchant, 101, 573.
, John, Scottish minister, 199.
,Lulie, 405.
, Capt. Peter, letter of, 586.
, Pierce, 157, 330.
, Eich., 478, 598.
, Capt. Eobert, letter of, 591.
,Eoger, 109,414.
, Major Wm., 11, 109.
, Mr., case of, 71,72.
, Mr., of Yorkshire, 101.
Eobson, Jonas, 609.
, Robt., commission to, 447.
Eoby, Thos., 603.
, Mary, widow of, 603.
Koch, Jno., 354.
Eoche, Mr., 166.
Rochelle, 54, 114,297,302.
, ships from or to, 194, 398, 433, 529.
Rochester, 28, 621.
Castle, 208.
, commander at, 40.
, mayor of, 150.
, seamen at, 502.
ship of, 536, 611.
, troops at, 502.
Eochford Hundred, co. Essex, 263.
Eoclsley, Mary, 351.
Rodds, Sir Edw., 457.
Eoe or Rowe, Col. Eras., 341, 438.
, , Jane, widow of, 341, 438.
, , , petition of, 332.
Rogers, Jno., mayor of Hull, 108.
, Joseph, 540.
, Simon, 446.
, Wroth, 412.
Eolfe, Wm., 609.
, , letter of, 609.
EoUe, Hen., Lord Chief Justice of the Upper
Bench, member of the Council of State,
38, 237, 451 ; see also Council of State,
presidents of.
, , placed on committees, 181,273.
Rolling Grounds, ships in, 433.
Rolls, the, master of, see Lenthall, Wm.
Roman Catholic, 528.
Decemvirs, 339.
Romansgate or Ramsgate, 512.
Rome, church of, 69.
Rookes, Eliz., 154.
, Geo., 473.
Roope, Capt. Gilbert, 135.
, receipt by, 135.
Rose, Jno., 277.
, Capt. Stephen, letters of, 493, 497.
Rosier, Jas., letter of, 552.
Rosin, Lewis, 170.
Ross, Scotland, sheriff of, 179.
Ross, Col., 178, 179.
Rosse, Col. David, 14, 40, 76, 78, 82, 87
92.
Rossendale, co. Lancaster, 456.
, church in, 422.
, minister in, 422, 456.
Rothes, Earl of, see Leslie, John.
Rotterdam, ships of, 71, 398, 497, 507, 587,
607.
ships to and from, 462, 480, 565.
Rouen, 302*, 467, 480.
Rouse, Thos., 137.
, Capt. Wm., 223.
, , letter of, 589.
Col., 281, 522.
, Mr., 452.
Row, Jno., 74.
Rowe, Col. Francis, see Roe.
> Col. Owen, 109, 398, 478 (2), 530.
, Thos., 394.
, Sir Wm., 377.
GENERAL INDEX.
695
Eowe — cont.
, Wm., secretaryof the Irish and Scotch
Committee, 15, 115, 160, 299, 301,
307, 354, 409, 410, 438, 455, 473.
, , letters of, 194, 199, 585.
, , letters to, 15, 145, 496, 498,527.
, , proposal of, 449.
Bowell, Geo., 489.
Eowland, Marg., 602.
, Wm., M.A., petition of, 69.
,.,, Wm., surgeon, pass for, 471.
Ro-trles, Mr., 236.
Eowley, Thos., 567.
Koyston, residents near, 178.
Eumny, Thos., 513.
, petition of, 38.
Eupert, Prince Palatine, 77, 218.
, , fleet or ships of, or the revolted
fleet, 148, 153, 245, 522, 544, 565.
, captures by, 231, 282,
298, 485, 486,518.
, , captures from; 485,486,
518, 612.
, brother of, see Prince Palatine, Mau-
rice.
Eushworth, John, certificate by, 597.
, Mr., 444.
Euss, the, 365.
EussaU, CO. Suffolk, 439.
Eussell, Alida, 475.
,..,Edw., 447.
Hen., letter of, 557.
, Jas., 354, 393, 478 (2).
, , letter of, 501.
Eussia, company of merchants trading to, 420,
472.
Rutherford, Major Andrew, see Ehetorford.
Rutland, Earl of, see Manners.
Rutts, David, 71, 72.
Eychaut, Phil., 470.
Eyder, Mat., 35.
, Skynner, 397, 398, 477.
, , warrant to, 477.
, Thos., 471.
, Capt., 318.
Eye, Sussex, 199, 306, 372, 549.
, ammunition from, 166.
, letter dated from, 540.
, mayor of, 287.
, letter to, 352.
.ships at, to, or from, 166, 259,306,
353, 473, 540, 585.
, ships of, 469.
, traveller to, 287.
Eyley, Col. Hugh, 87, 97, 102.
, Wm., clerk of the Records, 245,
259.
, , payments to, 246.
, , salary of, 246.
Rymer, Mr., 147.
Eyvers, Thos., see Elvers,
s.
Sabbath, the,^,'see Lord's Day.
Sacheverell, Benj., 499.
,Theop., 462, 499.
Sacke, Jas., mayor of Harwich, letters of,
321, 407, 599.
Sagher, Hans, 398.
Sail, striking of the, 259.
St. Andrew's Bay, ships in, 373, 595.
St. Aubin, Jno., 72.
St. Briavell's Hundred, co. Gloucester, 78.
St. Christopher's, governor of, 522.
, ships from, 69.
St. Clara, see Santa Clara.
St. David's Head, 579.
St. George, see Samson.
St. George's, Southwark, minister of, 524.
St. Helen's Eoad or Point, letters dated from,
297.
,.., ships in or at, 172, 179, 180, 187,
297, 571 (2).
St. John, Hen., 393.
,Dr. Jno., 70.
, Oliver, Lord Chief Justice of Com-
mon Pleas, member of the Council of
State, 156, 356.
, placed on committees, 9, 14,
218, 273.
St, Johnston's, Scotland, 41 .
St. Katherine's, Tower, 460.
St. Lambert, Baron, 56, 140.
St. Fiucas, 62, 460, 498, 514, 517.
St. Malo, 89, 301, 302, 406, 498, 505, 506,
507.
English at, 63,94.
, goods from, 15, 203.
, letter dated from, 62.
, Procureur Sindic at, 93, 94.
, Seneschal at, 93, 94.
, ships to or from, 195, 269,271,463,
579.
, trade with, 93, 94.
St. Martin's, 254.
, Dutch fleet at or from, 211, 231, 297
433.
French fleet at, 231.
St. Salvador, see Samson.
St. Sebastian's, 3, 185.
St. Thomas, M. le, 100, 472.
, , petition of, 59.
St. Thomas's Hospital, physician and surgeons
to, 259.
St. Valery, ships for, 304.
Saiutonge, 475.
Salisbury or Sarum, 312, 434.
, Dutch prisoners sent to, 233 (2), 236,
252, 575.
696
GENERAL INDEX.
Salisbury or Sarum — cont,
, Earl of, see Cecil.
letter dated from, 252.
, mayor of, see Kay, Thos.
, ministers of, 434.
, parishes in, 434.
, posts to or from, 449, .531.
Sally, Barbary, captives in, 118, 119, 307,339
(3), 342, 387, 402, 587.
ships to, 339, 342.
Salmon, Capt. Ben., 550.
, Lieut.-Col. Edw., deputy f;overnor of
Hull, 111, 272, 301, 351, 445.479, 486,
491 (2).
, letter of, 555.
, placed on committees, 304, 402.
, Jas., letter of, 546.
, Jno., petition of, 197.
, Bob., 21.
, Capt. Kobt., 550.
, , letter of, 573.
, Thos., 506.
, Major Thos., 250, 275.
Salter, Bich., 112, 194, 211.
Saltery wares, 90, 13G, 220, 621.
Saltonstall, Capt. Chas., 23 (2), 130, 156, 267,
310, 455,459 (2), 461.
, Rich., Commissioner in Scotland,
letters of, 221, 241, 323, 334, 347, 373,
424.
Saltpetre, 484.
, makers of, 320, 321.
, , petitions of, 211, 348.
making of, 14,20, 22,35, 168,207,
220, 281, 320, 321, 352.
mines, 321.
, money for, 491.
Salvetti, Amerigo, agent from Tuscany, 41,
76, 78, 82, 88, 91, 102, 165.
, committee to confer with, 256,
343, 392.
Salway, Major Rich., 140, 156, 289, 336, 507.
, , letters of, 144, 145, 191, 289.
, , letters to, 139, 289,353, 501,
510, 527, 528, 546, 568, 578, 579, 583,
592, 594, 610 (2), 612.
, notes of, 457.
Samson, Salvador, and George, or the plate
ships, 7, 11, 23, 40, 48, 66, 71, 87, 98,
128, 129, 137, 171, 198, 241, 245, 266,
305, 330, 371, 395, 398, 421, 422, 445.
, silver in, 15, 59, 66, 393, 460.
Samson, Capt., see Sansum.
Sampson, the, officers, &c. of, petition of, 19.
, taken by the Dutch, 212.
Samyne or Semaine, Jno., 478, 564.
Sanchy, Mr., 550.
Sancroft, co. Suffolk, 439.
Sanders, Hen., 1C4.
Sandgate Castle, governor of, petition of, 139.
Sandilands, Andrew, 178.
, .letters of, 241,453.
Sandsfoot Castle, 359.
Sandwich, 99, 100, 151, 183, 191,230, 249,
250, 358, 370, 388.
, Christ Church at, members of, letter
of, 621.
letters dated from, 135, 512.
, mayor, &c. of, 48.
, , letter of, 512.
, , petitions of, 137, 152, 160.
, resident at, 621.
ships at, 194.
, ship of, 169.
, sick and wounded at, 80, 182.
Sandys, Judith, 480.
, , son and danghter of, 480.
Sansom, Samson, or Sansum, Capt. Robt.,
135, 138, 154, 206, .546.
, , letters of, 495, 513, 522, 547,
555, 585, 594, 600, 608.
Santa Clara (ship), 68, 170, 190, 209.
Sante, Sam., 461.
Santen, Christian, 495.
Santoft Church, 374.
, riots in, 374.
Santon, Christian Paul, 406.
Sardinia, ships to, 223.
Sarum, see Salisbury.
Saunders, Capt. Rob., 575.
, , letter of, 614.
Savel, Wm., petition of, 335.
Savidge, Wm., 574.
, , Frances, widow of, 574.
Saville, Wm., 447.
Savoy Hospital, 320, 332, 344, 434 (2), 471.
, committee on, 363, 411, 434;
see also Hospitals.
, overseer of, 224.
, sick and wounded at, 224, 363,
364.
Sawyer, Laurence, 63.
Saxony, Duke of, country of, mast from,
296.
Say, Wm., member of the Council of State,
86, 102, 151, 171, 197.
, , placed on committees, 8, 14,
23,38, 78,218, 230, 273.
, report of, 373.
Scala Nova, trade to, 121.
Scanderoon, ships from, 133, 149, 397.
Scapes, Wm, letter of, 507.
Scarborough, 255 (2), 264, 358.
, bailiffs of, 255, 258, 268, 272, 278.
, , letter of, 594.
Castle, 264, 271.
) I lieutenant or deputy gove.''nor
of, 258, 264, 268, 278.
gunpowder at or from, 278, 284,
315, 571, 572, 578, 580, 582.
, garrison at, 583.
, letters dated from, 258, 264, 562, 587,
588, 593.
GENERAL INDEX.
697
Scarborough— con«.
officers at, 264.
, shipmasters of, petition of, HI.
.!.., ships at, to, or from, 264,268,271
(3), 272, 274, 277 (2), 279 (2), 283
(2), 316, 325, 359, 424, 566, 580, 587,
595.
, ships near, 258, 469, 588.
Bay, Dutch fleet in, 274, 277, 283.
ships to, 271.
Road, ships in, 268 (3), 612.
, letters dated from, 268 (3),
612.
Wick, ship in, 264.
Scheveling Bay, ships ofi', 313, 509.
Scilly isles, 48, 67.
, civil power in, 34.
, garrison of, 29, 34, 329, 440, 476.
, , money for, 476, 579, 597.
, governor of, see Hunkin, Lieut.-Col.
Jas.
, man-of-war of, 227.
, Mary fort at, commander of, 291.
ships at or from, 172, 252, 254, 384,
438, 493, 502, 509, 530, 562..
, , freed from impress, 329.
, survey of, 72.
ScobeU, Hen., clerk of Parliament, 208, 322,
342, 395, 422, 43S.
, , as justice of peace, 322, 372.
, placed on committees, 332, 393,
410.
Scotchrnen, see Scots.
Scotland, 46, 50, 52 (2), 60, 61, 64, 74, 90,
108, 115, 160, 168, 190, 262, 269, 273,
311, 315, 355, 361, 379, 417, 446,
567.
, Act of general pardon for, 46, 61, 97
(2), 103 (2), 127, 144, 156 (4), 157,
208, 210, 215, 291, 307.
, Admiralty commissioners in, 416.
, court in, 36, 37.
, , , advocate in, 417.
, .judges of, 36, 45,46.
, afl'airs of, 106, 107, 175, 273.
, arms, &c. to or from, 488, 611.
, assessments in, 207 (2), 216, 218,
219, 262, 265, 303, 304, 305, 310,
416.
, borders of, 131.
, chancellor of, 119.
, coast of, 315, 318, 323.
, , ships for or on, 457, 479, 587,
608, 610.
, coinage in, false, 39, 46, 207.1
commander-in-chief in, see Deane,
Major-Gen. ; Lilburne, Col. Rob.
■..,., commissaries in, 103, 127,156,157,
304, 417.
, commissioners of Parliament sent to,
46, 51, 96, 388 ; see also Desborow,
Sam. ; Saltonstall, Rich. ; Syler, Col.
Edw.
Scotland — cont.
, commissioners or deputies sent from,
40, 61, 155 (2), 1.'57, 161, 210, 215,
216, 218, 219, 262, 265, 266, 305, 310,
325, 387.
, , allowances and payments to,
208, 210, 262, 266, 350.
, , commissioners of Parliament to
confer with, 310.
, , , clerk of, 266.
, , , letters of, 61, 131, 157,
161, 208, 221, 241, 323.
, , , , alluded to, 158.
, , , letters to, 131.
, , , , alluded to, 190.
, , , meetings of, 208.
, , , , attendance before,
127, 131, 157, 210.
, , , orders of, 103 (4), 156
(3), 262.
, , , proceedings of, 36, 38-39,
46, 49, 51-52, 60, 97, 103, 127, 131,
144, 156, 157, 207, 210, 215, 218, 262,
265, 269, 304, 320, 382, 418, 489,
547.
, commissions in, 262 (2^
, counties of, 417.
, customs in, 416, 417.
, delinquents in, records of estates of,
208.
, disaffection in, 266.
Earl Marshal of, see Keith, Wm.
, estates in, 97, 103.
fortifications in, 416.
, garrisons in, 417, 482.
goods from, 96, 409.
, government in, 305, 310.
, Highlands of, letter dated from, 527.
, imports to and exports from, 90, 136,
412,
,...■...., Irish sent to, 190, 194.
, judges in, 269, 270, 417.
, judicatories in, 207, 262, 269, 270,
304.
, justice in, commissioners for adminis-
tering, 36, 37, 46, 156, 269, 304, 312,
320, 417, 418.
, , , letter to, 157.
, , courts of, 417.
, King of, see Charles II.
, lands in, grants of, 157.
, , forfeited, 49, 215.
, , , commissioners for, 417
(2).
, , , , letters to, 61, 161.
, laws of, 418.
, masts in or from, 54, 61,76,78,82,
97,125, 129, 163,167,178,308, 343,
453, 510, 518, 537.
members of Parliament for, see Par-
liament, members for Scotland.
, ministers of, 138, 160, 161, 199, 205
(2), 251,267,417, 470.
698
GENERAL INDEX.
Scotland — cont.
, mint in, 46, 207.
, money in, 417.
, north of, 263.
, officers of, 138.
, ordnance from or to, 488.
, parishes of, 46.
, Parliament of, 270.
, , Acts of, 269.
, people of, 39, 60, 132, 210,218, 219.
, burdens of, 274.
, persons in, 404.
, places in, 26, 33, 138, 253, 422, 469.
-. ports of, 36, 45, 221, 241,302,448,
479.
, posts to, rates of, 368, 449.
, prisoners in, 199.
, records of, 269.
, rerenue in, 416.
, , auditor of, 49.
, sequestrations in, 417.
, , records of, 208.
, sessions court or college of, 269.
, sheriffs, &c. in, 103, 127, 156 (2),
157 (2), 304, 349, 417.
, ships in, 67, 190, 536.
, ships to or from, 35,41, 77, 167, 194,
271, 284, 287, 299, 308, 343, 416, 463,
479, 498, 526, 537 (2), 575, 576, 579,
582, 585, 587, 595, 597, 612, 614, 620.
, tai', &c. in or from, 76, 125, 343, 453.
, trade with, 168.
travellers to or from, 25, 59, 88, 97,
172, 185, 204, 205, 206, 225, 226, 242,
267, 353, 412, 437, 470, 471, 620.
union of, with England, 46,52,60,
263, 266,269, 416.
, universities in, commissioners for,
304, 417.
, vassalages or tenures in, 132, 159.
, western isles of, 190, 191.
, woods in, 453.
Scotland, English forces in, 107, 114 (2).
, , disbanding of, 139.
, ., money or pay for, 26, 75, 490.
, , , raising of, 416.
, , ordnance for, 488.
I preachers for, salary of, 338.
, , recruits for, 460, 490.
, , stores and provisions for, 175,
299 (2), 301,460,473,479, 526, 585,
597.
, , tents for, 489.
, victuals for, 175.
Scots, Scottish, or Scotch, 194.
affairs, committee for, see Irish and
Scotch Committee.
army, 207, 487.
, marshal of, 170.
boats, 566.
Soots, Scottish, or Scotch — cont,
deputies, see Scotland, commissioners
or deputies sent from.
mariners, 186.
members to sit in the English Parlia-
ment, see ParUament, members of, for
Scotland.
men, 84 (2), 92, 528.
ministers, 54, 84, 158.
officers, prisoners, 55, 433.
prisoners-at-war, 25, 56, '60, 98, 103,
128 (2), 130, 138, 147 (2), 155, 170,
190, 197, 198, 199,208,209 (2), 250,
276, 278, 283, 483.
, committee for, 40, 168.
regiment, raising of, 103.
wools, 220.
Scott or Soot, John, letters of, 356, 364,
595.
, Lieut. Jno., 588, 617.
, , letter of, 406.
, Eich., 471.
Thos., member of the Council of
State, 18, 77, 78, 93, 110, 132, 144,
158, 168, 170 (3), 175, 176, 198 (2),
199, 210, 214, 225, 239, 240, 242 (2),
243, 254, 260, 264, 415.
, , as agent for intelligence, 2, 7,
12, 13, 139, 143.
, .letters of, 493, 503, 504, 507,
509, 520, 523, 529, 541, 567, 579, 588,
590 (2), 594, 605 (2), 615.
, , letters to, 271, 508.
, payment by, 98.
, , payment to, 482.
, , placed on committees, 2 (2), 8,
9, 16. 18, 22, 2.5, 45, 48, 51, 69, 62,
65, 76, 78, 84, 97, 117, 180, 181, 193,
216.
, , reports of, 76, 175.
, Wm., auditor, salary of, 553.
, Mr., auditor of the Mint, 70.
, master of attendance, 615.
Scotteringh, Jno., 414.
Sootterith, Mr., 555.
Scoutmaster General, 598.
Scripture, quotation from, 292.
Scroope, Col. Adrian, governor of Bristol,
89, 310, 536, 552.
, , regiment of, 95 (2).
Scropnell, Capt., 347.
Scutt, Wm., 39.
, usher to the Council of State, 7, 205,
345.
Seaman, Capt. Edm., 124, 135, 271, 362, 407,
408.
, certificate by, 412.
, , receipt by, 135.
, Isabella, 394.
Searchfield, Rowland, deposition of, 206.
Seaton Delaval, co. Northumberland, 100.
Sefton, Hen., 143.
GENERAL INDEX,
699
Selby, 255.
garrison at, 583.
Selby, Isaac, petition of, 282.
, Eioh., petition of, 382.
Selden, John, 259, 486.
Selwood Forest, 270, 423, 621.
Selwyn, Fras., 471.
Semaine, Jno., see Samyne.
Senior, Capt. T., letter of, 538.
Sequestration, Act for, 291.
, commissioners of, see Haberdashers'
Hall.
Sera, alias Estays, Jno. de, 344, 345.
Serjeant-at-arms, see Dendy, Edw.
Serkes, Ryend, 311.
Seward, 311.
Serle, Geo., junior, petition of, 276.
Severn, ships in, 441, 560.
Sewell, Nich., petition of, 13.
, Eobt., 512.
Sewers, commissioners for, 399.
Sexby, Col. Edw., 492.
Shadwell, co. Leicester, 411.
, letter dated from, 564.
Shadwell, mariner, 528.
Sharpe, John, 468, 480.
, , Joan, widow of, 463.
, Thos., 465.
Shaw, Jas., petition of, 140.
, Capt. Jno., 556.
, Mary, 413.
Sheare, Abr., 526, 558.
Sheares, Eliz., 517.
ShefiBeld, Edmund, Earl oi ^.fulgrave, 452.
, , petition of, 176.
Sheldon or Shelton, Wm., 554.
, , letters of, 501, 505, 510, 517.
, , letter to, 568.
Shelley, Giles, letter of, 545.
Shephard, Mr., 120.
Shepheard, Hos., 547.
Sheppard, Eobt., 382.
Sheres, Capt., 358.
Sheriffs, 36, 72, 337, 432.
, letters to, 205, 315.
, warrant to, 355.
Sherwin, Capt. Jno., 214, 223, 49S, 518, 527,
536.
, , letters of, 499, 505, 511, 595,
607.
, Eich., auditor, 355, 363 (2), 371,
388.
, allowance to, 454.
, , order to, 388.
Shetland, 60, 143, 304, 308.
, Butch ships cast away at, 295.
, governor of, 143.
Shewell, Thos., 234, 316, 317, 347, 497, 503,
538, 614.
letters of, 305, 499, 501, 539,
.552, 553, 600, 611,615.
Shields, 358.
, letters dated from, 360, 494, 504
587.
, ships at or from, 360,494 (2V 504,
587.
ships of, 468.
, South, letter dated from, 271,
Shinner, Chris., 48.
Shipman, Thos., 575.
Ships, casual notices, passim ; see also Navy,
the ; Fleet, the ; and under the several
countries.
building of, 33, 47, 55, 217, 451, 497,
502, 509, 510, 512, 513, .523, 559, 561,
562, 568, 576, 585, 587, 590, 591, 608,
609, 614, 622.
colliers, see Coal fleet.
, commanders, &c. of, 3, 13, 16 (2), 25,
33, 49, 105, 133, 146, 220, 229, 239, 242,
250, 251 (2), 2.55, 259, 260, 261, 267
(2), 274, 276, 277, 283, 285, 308 (2),
327, 545, 584.
, , accused o f cowardice, 98 (3).
, , letters to, 9, 15, 48, 77, 131,
329.
, , warrants to, 460-465, 474-477,
479, 480, 481.
, embargo on, 15, 26, 64, 461, 473.
....r..,., flags of, striking of, at sea, 259.
,hire of, 142(2), 172, 220, 229 (2),
235, 242, 243, 2+7, 248, 251, 254, 261,
292, 313, 314, 520, 528, 5^3, 535, 538,
539, 546, 550-556, 557, 558, 567, 576,
577, 583 (2), 586, 588 (2)^ 604.
, impress of, 4, 11, 204, 251, 465,"609.
..., .lists of, 66, 67, 142 (2), 248, 261,
267, 283, 308, 584, 593.
, manning of, 15, 85, 86, 174.
, , orders about, 38 (2).
merchant, 5, 66, 67, 107, 108.
, mutiny in, 25.
, northern guard, 154, 183, 188 (2),
297 (2), 373, 493, 537.
, officers of, 35, 38, 42, 43 (2), 83, 103,
104 (2~), 115, 118, 142, 236, 251, 308,
555.
, , complaints of, 435.
, , instructions to, 115.
, , lists of, 115.
, , rewards for, 44.
, pickeroons, 302, 596, 600 (2), 610.
, privateers, 1, 2, 7, 10, 22, 36, 40, 46,
47, 53, 57, 76, 88, 131, 155, 162, 172,
173 (3), 190, 209, 217, 218, 228, 250,
262, 275, 281, 282, 287, 306, 321, 354,
370, 400, 402, 446, 462, 463, 465, 467,
470, 472, 477, 494-496, .504, 509, 514,
516, 540, 557.
, , commissions for, 466-481,
passim.
, prize, sec Prize ships.
, providing of, 85-87.
, revolted, 4 ; see also Rupert, Prince,
fleet of.
700
GENERAL INDEX.
Ships — cont.
, , soldiers serving in, see Soldiers.
, summer guard, 33, 67, 117, 130, 188,
238, 273, 289, 320, 543.
, , victualling of, 172, 227, 235, 292.
, western guard, 127.
.winter guard, 1, 8, 14, 33, 56, 67,
506.
Shipton, Philip, 446.
Shish, Jonas, 510, 524, .541, 614.
letters of, 503, 507, 536, 573,
580, 601.
Shoe, the, ships at, 527.
Shoeburyness, 581.
ships to, 372.
Shooter, Capt. Edw., 201.
, , letter of, 568.
warrant to, 474.
, John, 469.
Shoreham, letter dated from, 614.
provisions at, 602.
, ship building at, 614.
, ship of, 494.
Shorthand, notes in, 278, 288.
, papers written in, 145, 199.
Shetland, ships at, to, or from, 314, 316, 334,
347, 353, 357, 383, 606, 611.
Shrewsbury Castle, 363.
, governor of, 344, 589.
.deputy, 363.
, troops at, 95.
Shropshire, assizes in, 128.
, place in, 170.
Shutborough, co. Stafford, 248.
Shute,Eich., 178.
, , proposals of 448.
Sidley, Sir Wm., 497.
Sidney, Col. Algernon, member of the Council
of State, 77, 83, 112, 130, 137, 140,
155, 178, 198, 210, 212, 220, 221, 250,
254.
, , placed on committees, 2, 9, 16,
39, 51, 62, 157, 160, 193.
Silk, 247, 334, 409.
Silver, 59, 445 (2) ; see also Samson, &c.,
silver in.
mines, 250, 266.
, ships laden with, 232, 428, 558.
Silverton, co. Devon, 381.
Simball, see Symball.
Simons, Thos., 70.
Simpson, Mr., 562.
Sinclair, John, Lord Sinclair, 88, 185.
Sinemont, Christ., 618.
Sion College or House, 40, 178.
, governors of, petition of, 160.
Sissons, Cuthbert, 472.
Sittingbourne, 143, 502.
Skaife, Major, 377.
Skelton, Thos., 291, 363, 416, 42J.
Skelton, Thos. — cont.
, letters of, 290, 567.
, , letter to, 281.
Skinner, Anth., 514, 538.
, Dan., 493.
, Danl.,jun., 183.
, Thos., petition of, 228.
, Capt, 405, 578.
, Mr., 263, 587.
, Mrs., 587.
Skippon, Major Phil., member of the Council
of State, placed on committees, 9, 14,
124.
Skutt, Geo., jun., mayor of Poole, 898.
, letters of, 53, 507.
Sky, Pamy, 93.
Slader, Tim., order on petition of, 621.
, Major, 409.
,Mr., 13.
Slater, Hen., 463.
, Sam., 74.
Slee, Ralph, 126.
Slingsby, Arth., 168, 184.
Smart, Ellen, 344.
Smelt, Leonard, 405.
Smith, Capt. Adam, 522.
, Christian, 106.
or Smyth, Daniel, town clerk of Har-
wich, 322.
, letter of, 407.
, Edm., 543, 552.
, Edw., merchant, 462, 477.
Eliz., 19.
, Eustace, letter of, 555.
, Geo., merchant of London, 146, 223,
294.
, Jas., 466.
, John, 158, 160, 185, 205, 488.
, John, of Yarmouth, 596, 611.
, Margaret, petition of, 193.
, Phil., 168.
, Rich., 489.
Solomon, 369, 472, 556.
, Thos., boatswain, 472.
, Thos., Navy Commissioner, 2,7, 10,
236 (2), 304 (2), 337, 341, 354, 499,
516, 549, 553.
, , letters of, 294, 505.
, , letters to, 11, 25, 498, 499, 310,
511, 513, 539, 541, 571, 577, 582, 610.
, Wm., letter of, 521.
, note by, 499.
, Capt., 407.
Capt. (late), 3.
, , widow of, 3.
, Capt. of the Advice, 383.
, Capt. of the Seaflower, 552.
,Mr., 38, 164, 553.
, ship master, 11.
GENERAL INDEX.
701
Smithson, Adam, 470.
, Geo., 381.
or Smythson, Capt. W., 251, 294.
, , letters of, 589, 618.
Smyrna, 121.
, consul at, 122, 335.
factory at, 119, 123.
, factors at, 121, 123.
, , letter to, 122.
, leviatlons at, 122.
, minister at, 121.
, ships to or from, 94, 123, 133, 1G5.
, treasurers at, 121, 123.
Smyth, Danl., see Smith.
, Eobt., certificate by, 532.
Smythson, Capt. Wm., see Smithson.
Snead, Rich., 467.
Suow se-wer, Trent, 373, 375.
Sochon, Dan., 93, 460.
Socrates, 82.
Soham, CO. Camh., 355.
Soldiers, casual notices of, passim.
disbanding of, 144 (2).
, free quartering of, 416.
, pay of, 319, 611.
, petition of, 393.
sent to the fleet, 65, 114, 115, 137,
139, 140, 141, 156, 164, 174, 183, 191,
202,217,235, 256,257,261, 266,271
(2), 274, 275, 277, 291 (2), 294,297
(2), 298, 308 (2), 315, 316,327,385,
403, 419, 421, 422 (3), 426, 479, 513,
537, 559, 561, 562, 571, 593, 600, 601
(2), 609, 611, 614, 615, 618.
, , clothes and bedding for, 427,
443.
, , pay of, 235, 319, 421, 422, 611.
, sick and wounded, 63, 320, 340, 403.
, , money for, 340, 341, 349,350,
355,364, 371, 491.
, , nurse to, 177.
, , petitions of, 332, 338.
, , physician and surgeons, &c.
for, 320, 341.
, , sent to Bath, see Batli.
, , wants of, 427.
, , widows of, payments to, 371.
, petition of, 393.
Sole or Sold, see Southwold.
Somerfield, Wm., letters of, 599, 602.
Somers, Wm., 468.
Somerscales, Thos., letter of, 426.
Somerset, Edward, Earl of Worcester, 67.
, , allowance to, 331, 398, 399, 454.
, , letters of, 330, 411.
, petitions of, 67, 100 (2), 224,
244.
, , daughter of, 411.
, Margaret, Countess of Worcester, 67,
100.
, , petition of, 67.
, Henry, Lord Herbert, 67.
Somersetshire, 15, 360, 423.
, committee for, 380.
, gaol at, prisoner in, 281 (2).
, justices of peace for, letter to, 422.
, places in, 380.
, sheriff of, 281 (2).
Somerton, Mr., 422.
Sorlings, governor of, see Hunkin.
, letter dated from, 597.
Sorrey, Liveing, 350.
, , petition of, 344.
Souch, Eliz., 467.
Sould or Sole Bay, see Southwold.
Sound, the ships in, to, or from, 1 1, 34, 353,
425, 513,549, 597.
trade in, 188,
Southampton, 151 ; see also Hampshire.
aldermen of, letter of, 197.
custom house at, letter dated from,
514.
.Dutch prisoners at, 196, 213, 228,
233 (3), 280.
, excise commissioners for, 252.
letters dated from, 196 (2), 197,
544.
, mariners at, impressing of, 527.
, maj-or, &c. of, 28, 196(2), 233 (2),
497.
, , letter of, 197, 527.
, merchants of, 128, 405.
, , petition of, 249.
, residents of, 154.
river, 57.
, ships at or from, 68, 403.
, ships building at, 555.
, ships of, 141, 249.
, sick and wounded at, 196 (2).
, sickness and mortality at, 196, 197.
, troops at, 196.
Southern expedition, 264.
South Foreland light, keeper of, 526.
South Ottrington, co. York, 405.
Sottthsands Head, 22.
ships off, 293,358.
Southwark (London), 259, 474, 477, 524.
, bear and bull baiting in, 307.
Southwold, Sole, or Sold, 606.
, bailiffs of, petition of, 163.
Bay, letters dated from, 271, 272,283,
501, 505, 506, 567, 576, 588, 593.
, ships in, to, or from, 265, 207,
209, 271, 272, 283, 287, 457, 501, 565,
566 (3), 567, 573, 576, 588, 589,
593.
Southwood, Capt. Hen., 520, 551, 554.
, , certificate of, 545.
, , letters of, 268, 543, 557.
Spain, King of (Philip IV.), 30, 69, 436.
Spain, GO, 133, 275, 302, 442.
, ambassador from, see Spanish ambas-
sador.
702
GENERAL INDEX.
Spain — cont.
, Irish sent to, 146, 185,204, 270, 275,
461.
, merchants trading to, 333, 340.
, , petition of, 180.
, places in, 460.
, ships of, 66.
, ships to or from, 59, 309, 361, 460,
461, 465, 498, 502 (2).
, suhjects of, see Spaniards.
, travellers to or from, 176, 459, 466.
Spake, Rich., 320, 344.
Spalding, 584.
Spaniards, 30, 36, 66, 68, 69, 190, 266, 302,
475.
Spanish ambassador, 29, 66, 112, 127, 149,
153, 185, 204, 242, 466, 477.
, committee to meet with, 62, 172,
175, 256.
cotton, excise on, 90, 136.
iron, taken prize, 559, 581, 594.
merchants, 341.
, petition, &o. of, 114.
silver, 301.
tobacco, 101.
wines, 589.
wools, 160, 220, 299, 301, 335, 470.
Spann, Edw., 391.
Sparkes, Capt., 261.
Sparling, Capt. Thos., 63, 496, 500, 511, 519,
547, 579, 610.
, ...'..., letters of, 504, 557, 620.
Sparrow, Drew, secretary to the generals of
the fleet, 214, 444.
, , letters of, 526, 528, 529, 532.
Spartavento Cape, 165, 390, 442. g
Speed, Thos., 151.
Spence, Mr., 452.
Spencer, Rich., 17.
, , license to, 462.
, Mr., 423.
Spiller, Sir Hen., ^05.
Spilman, Capt., 350.
Spinie or Spynie, Lord (Alex. Lindsay),
210.
Splthead, commissioner at, 384.
.; , letters dated from, 288,289(2), 292
(2), 384, 520, 538, 568, 569, 594, 607.
ships at, to, or from, 186, 288,289
(2), 292(2), 384,511,519, 520, 52.S,
525, 568, 569, .193, 594, 607, 611.
Spits, ships in, 56).
Spragg, Jno., 72.
Sprigg, Mr., 586.
Spurn, ships off, 316, 564, 565.
Spynie, lord, see Spinie.
Spurwaie, Edw., mayor of Dartmouth, letters
of, 507, 523.
Squibb, justice of peace, 322, 342.
Mr., 345.
Stacey, Edw., 485.
Stafford, 113, 248, 273 (2), 334.
, garrison of, 113, 224.
, mayor, &c. of, 273.
, records in, 273.
Stafford, Wm., pass for, 475.
Staffordshire, assessment commissioners in,
certificate of, 248.
, assizes in, 128.
, justices of peace of, 313.
, militia commissioners in, certificate of,
248.
, places in, 248, 313.
Stafy, Edw., 108.
Standen, Wm., 467.
Stanes, Dr. Rich., commission to, 447.
Stanhope, Philip, Earl of Chesterfield, allow-
ance to, 402.
, Henry ? Lord Stanhope, 367, 368.
Stanier, Jacomo or ,Tas., 8, 18, 45.
Stanley, Charles, Earl of Derby, 141.
, Thos., 346.
, Wm., petition of, 249.
Stanton, Capt., 401.
Stanup, Jno., 504.
Stapleton, Thos., 83.
Stapley, Col., 107, 402, 437, 438, 518.
, , placed on committees, 333, 340,
342, 347, 397,415, 420, 425, 451, 454.
Stapylton, Jno., 468.
Robt., letter of, 578.
Starke, Wm., 111.
Start Point, ships off, 451, 533, 549.
State or Commonwealth, the, 67, 68, 70, 94,
96, 107, 122, 123, 165, 188, 197, 233,
237, 238, 291, 293, 294, 296, 321, 327,
334, 339, 340, 355, 361, 366, 408, 409,
413,449,450, 451; see also Govern-
ment, the present, and casual notices,
passim.
, affection to, 296.
, colours of, 4, 5.
, debts of, 345, 440.
, enemies of, 217 ; sec a/so Delinquents.
, frauds on, see Debentures, forging.
, houses reserved for, or public houses,
453.
, pensions granted by, 411.
services to, 102, 135, 177, 234(2),
305, 380.
waterman of, 56.
States Gener.il, see Holland.
Stayner, Capt. Rich., 597, 599.
, letters of, 396, 612 (2).
Steerc, Jno., 414.
Steiger, Jno., 182.
Stephens, Dr. Wm., Admiralty judge, letter
of, 580.
, , reports of, 70, 206.
Stephenson, Rich., 461.
Stepney, residents in, 525, 532, 544 (2), 573.
Sterry, Mr., preacher, 434.
GENERAL INDEX.
703
Stevens, Anth., 235, 505.
, , Jno., son of, 235.
, Edw., letter of, 591.
,Hy., 19.
, John, contract with, 533.
, Kieh., 19, 47, 469.
, Thos., clerk of the works, petition of,
199.
Steventon, Kenrick, letter of, 496.
St. J., letters of, 543, 579, 585.
Steward, Capt. Fras., 550.
, Peter, 210.
, Capt. Eobt., 471.
Stiles, Fras., letter of, 585.
Stilton, CO. Hants, 470.
Stilyard; see London, streets, &c. of.
Stirrop, Nath., 351.
Stoakes, Chris., petitions of, 42, 139.
, Capt. Jno., 225, 507, 558.
letters of, 565, 606.
Stock, Ah., 50.
Stockdale, Robt., 256.
Stockholm, 118.
Stockhow, Martin, 103 (2).
Stoke, CO. Norfolk, riots at, 302.
Stokes Bay, letter dated from, 600.
, ships at, to, or from, 186,187,
304, 530, 540, 546, 569, 600.
Stokes, Eich., letters of, 561, 591, 622.
Stone, CO. Stafford, 248 (2).
Stone, Lieut. John, 163.
, Grace, widow of, petition of, 163.
, Thos., 467.
, Mr., minister, 351.
Stoneham, Mr., preacher, 439.
Storey, Geo., letter of, 596.
, Capt. Robt, 202 (2), 223.
, , letters of, 543, 614.
Story, Hen., 528 (2).
Stourton, Edw„ letter of, 613.
Stovin, Geo., 374, 375.
Stowell, Sir Jno., 351.
Stowers, Wm., 139, 485.
, , Frances, widow of, 485.
, , , petition of, 139.
Straits, the, 122, 190, 251, 558.
, Dutch ships in, to, or from, 119, 243,
248, 251, 303, 335, 362, 409, 427, 435,
601, 605, 613.
, commander-in-chief of, 282.
, fleet or squadron for, 34, 35, 77, 105,
169,202,235,254.
fleet from, 370 (2), 389, 429.
, , paying off of, 584.
, prisoners in, 271, 282, 340.
, ships in, 14, 82, 99,100, 106, 145,
243, 248, 508.
, ships to or from, 137, 211, 229, 236,
249, 257, 267, 276, 282, 314, 317, 352,
361, 379, 442, 464, 467, 468, 600, 604,
613.
> trade in, 181.
Strange, Geo., letter of, 579.
Strangers, see Aliens.
Stratford, Suffolk, resident in, 439.
Stratton, Mr., 294, 295, 584.
, , letters of, 575, 577.
Straw, Wm., 579.
, , Mary, widow of, 579.
Street, co. Somerset, inhabitants of, petition
of, 380.
, minister of, 380,
Street, Joim, 464.
Sir Wm., 101, 255.
Streeton, co. Derby, 248.
Strelley, Geo., 496, 505 (2), 558 (2), 581.
, , letters of, 172, 495, 498 (2),
502, 517.
,Mrs., 581.
Strickland, Walter, member of the Council of
State, 22, 169, 175, 272, 301, 307, 310,
320, 342, 344, 347, 350, 397, 402, 434,
452.
, , letter to, 568.
, , placed on committees, 2 (2), 7,
9, 16 (2), 18, 23, 41, 45, 62, 65, 152,
157, 160, 190, 216, 228, 333, 340, 342,
343 (2), 347, 349, 354, 387, 420, 444,
445.
, , references to, 170, 172, 387.
Strong, Capt. Peter, of the Unicorn, 176, 232,
251, 283, 315,338, 347, 351, 356, 358-
361, 401, 535, 571, 572, 583-586, 588-
592, 606 (2), 618.
, letters of, 338, 357, 361,528,
570, 571, 579, 580, 583-585, 588-591.
, , letters to, 357, 578.
Stroud, Kent, 513, 621.
Strudwick, Hen., 35, 561.
...., , letter of, 554.
Stuart, Charles, see Charles II.
, Henry, see Henry, Duke of Glou-
cester.
John, Earl of Traquahair, 204, 225.
, Gilbert, 454.
Stubb, Hen., 455.
Stubbers, Col., 130.
Stubbing, Thos., 309.
Sturlock (Tory), 41.
Styles, Mr., 406.
Subsidies, see Assessments.
Sudbury, Suffolk, resident in, 439 (2).
Suffill, Capt. Rich., 35.
, .letters of, 496, 500, 505, 511,
513, 519.
Suffolk, 270, 410.
, fens in, 447.
, places in, 439.
, timber in, 601.
Sugar mills, 460.
Sugget, Wm., 461.
Summerton, Thos., 456.
Sumner, Wm., 225.
Sunday, see Lord's day.
704
GENERAL INDEX.
Sunderland, mayor of, 273.
resident at, 135.
, shipmasters of, petition of, 111.
, ships at, 246, 247, :-"3 (2), 557.
, ships to cr from, 247, 271, 557.
Surgeons, 43 (2), 178, 179 (2), 180, 182, 183,
187 (2), 188, 199, 228, 229, 232, 235,
236, 253, 351, 370, 385, 400, 403, 411,
424, 437, 505, 514, 532, 535, 538, 581,
582, 589, 596, 602, 604, 607, 609 (3),
612, 614.
, chests for, 29 (2), 532.
Surges, Edw., 181.
Surrey circuit, 164.
, committee for, letter of, 424.
, justices of, 522.
, letter dated from, 424.
, places in, 313, 402, 462, 476.
, sheriff of, warrants to, 474, 477.
, troops in, 424.
Surveyor General of Works, see Carter,
Edw.
Sussex, 220, 372.
, coast of, 36, 53, 60, 107, 465.
, , fishing on, 152, 228.
, pressing men in, 262.
, residents in, 35, 479.
, timber in, 601.
troops to, 8.
, vice-admiral of, 522.
Susan, wear and powder mills at, 391.
Swaine, Anne, 344, 363.
, , hushand of, 344, 363.
Swallow, Major, 413.
Swan, Jno., 262.
, Kich., 528.
, , letter of, 528.
Swan hopping, 375.
Swanley, Capt., 443.
Swansea, 304, 561.
road, ships in, 353.
Swanton, Eras., 422.
Swede, the, 58, 296.
Sweden, Queen of, Christina, 130, 147, 148,
385, 427.
, , conimissaiy, minister or agent
of, 214 (2), 220, 276, 280,302,311,
315,328,344,347, 391 (2), 529; see
also Bonnell, Benj.
Sweden, 49, 79, 366.
, ambassador or resident to, 18, 27, 28,
47, 63, 84, 91, 118, 130 (2), 171, 185,
198,202,214,220,221, 225, 231 (2),
240, 254, 272, 487.
, guns from, 400.
, ships of, 53, 76, 131, 293 (2), 297,
300, 302, 311, 313, 576, 577 (2).
, , taken prize, 131, 143, 146, 152,
155, 198, 336, 344, 364, 391.
, ships to, 313.
, travellers to, 487 ^2).
Swedish African Company, director of, 79.
masts, deals, &c. 578, 580.
ships, see Sweden, ships of.
, subjects, S44, 391.
Swetnam, Jno., mayor of Weymouth, 541.
, , letters of, 535, 539, 555.
, Thos., 476, 568.
, Wm., petition of, 379.
Swinburne, Toby, D.C.L., 472.
Swinton, Sir Alex., 39.
Swinnn, the, letters dated from, 432, 528, 561,
611,612.
, ships in, to, or, from, 159, 237, 251
(3), 253 (2), 254, 257, 258, 284, 297,
325, 389, 396, 399, 419, 432, 527, 528,
529, 532, 561, 571, 581, 584, 601, S02,
608, 611 (2), 612.
Swinock, Saml., 452.
Swire or Swyer, Capt. Wm., 261, 384, 554.
, , letters of, 322, 323.
Switzerland, cantons of, 148, 158, 197.
Switzers, the, letter of, 193.
Sword, Jas., 166.
Swyer, Wm., see Swire.
Swynton, Mr., 304.
Sydenham, Col. Wm., governor of the Isle of
Wight, 9 (2), 11, 13, 27, 56, 65, 146,
300, 370, 401, 405, 445, 502.
, , letters of, 18, 141, 162, 297.
, , alluded to, 20, 107, 399.
, , letters to, alluded to, 76, 163.
, , placed on committees, 444, 445
(2), 4.54.
, , warrant to, 464.
Sydney, Philip Viscount Lisle, 319, 395.
, , sent ambassador to Sweden, 03,
84, 91, 118, 125, 130 (2), 171, 185,214,
220, 221, 230, 231 (2), 487.
," chaplains of, 130; seeahojiaty,
John.
, , credentials for, 225, 243.
, , instructions to, 130.
, , payments to, 281.
, , secretary to, 272, 395.
, Col., see Sidney.
Sykes, Walter, 138.
Syler, Col. Edw., Commissioner in Scotland,
19.
, .letters of, 221, 323, 334, 347,
373, 424.
Sylham, co. Suffolk, 439.
Symball or Simball, Hen., 35, 343, 355, 487
(2).
Symons, Rich., 181.
Symson, Mr., 519, 549.
Syncotts, Dr., commission to, 447.
GENERAL INDEX.
705
T.
Tailor, Capt. Eobt., see Taylor.
Talbot, Capt. Jas., contract by 550.
, letter of, 528.
Lieut.-Col., 412.
TaUis, Mr., 298.
Tanick, Capt. Wm., 568.
, , Sarah, widow of, 568.
Tanner, Capt. Jno., letter of, 556.
Tantallon, Scotland, 318.
Tapestry, 479.
Tarbert Ness, Scotland, 179.
Tarleton, Edw., 610.
,Micli., letter of, 527.
Tarrant, Capt. Jno., letter of, 596
Tarring, Eliz., 575.
, , children of, 575.
Tarry, Capt. Jas., letter of, 594.
Tates, Mr. Preacher, 439.
Tatnell, Fras., 469.
, Capt. Jno., letters of, 592, 608.
, Capt Wm., 594 (2).
, letter of, 594.
, , killed in action, 214, 594.
, , daughters of, 594.
, , , petition of, 594.
Tattershall Castle, 116.
Tatton, Jno., 541.
Taunton, co. Somerset, 69.
, assizes at, 290.
Taverner, Saml., governor of Deal, letter of,
524.
Tavernor, Hen., 344.
Taxes, see Assessments.
Taylor, Andrew, 470, 471.
, Bryan, 185, 205.
, Dan., letters of, 298, 528, 580.
, Eras., 492.
, Hen., 169.
, Humphrey, 311.
• , John, CO. Warwick, petition of, 382.
> Capt. John (late of the Laurel), 98,
117, 130, 150, 180, 217, 253, 260, 261,
282 (2), 283, 286, 463.
I Capt. John, master shipwright at
Chatham, 314.
, certificate by, 609.
letters of, 493, 498, 516, 521,
523, 525, 535, 542, 558, 560, 562, 563,
566, 570, 572, 591, 596, 601, 602, 604,
615, 607, 612. 615, 618.
, , wife and children of, 560.
Capt. Jonathan, 261, 550.
, , certificate by, 538.
, , letters of, 564, 589.
, , father of, 589.
Capt. Joseph, (of the Exchange) 261,
551, 558,
5.
Taylor — cont.
, Nath., 412.
, Owen, 516, 566.
) Serjeant Eich., petitions of, 272, 533.
or Tailor, Capt. Eobt., 124, 525.
, Capt. Wm., 246, 324, 353.
, , letters of, 407, 584.
, Wm., warrant to, 477.
, Capt., 584.
, Capt. (of the Lizard), 599.
Capt. (shipbuilder), Wapping, 217,
512.
, master of the Swallow, 71.
, Mr., oar-maker, 573.
, Mr., of Yarmouth, 570.
Taylour, Eobt., 102.
, , Alice, wife of, petition of, 102.
Tayte, Thos., 478.
Tean, co. Stafford, 248.
Tearoe, Nath., 508, 524, 571.
, , letter to, 497.
, letters of, 54,5, 552, 554.
, , son of, 508.
Teate, Faithful, 557.
Teatter, Jno., 168.
Teddiman, Thos., junior, 601.
, Capt., 506.
Temms, Nath., petitions of, 124, 143, 152.
Temple, Edm., 350, 476.
, Col., governor of Tilbury Fort, 335.
Tenby, 92.
ships at, 164, 176, 194, 199. 535.
Tercera, 205, 206.
Terne, H., letters of, 226, 282.
, Wm., 570.
Terrick, Saml., 168, 202, 471.
Texel, the, 265.
, letters dated from, 353, 357 (5), 396,
397, 399 (2), 400, 403, 418, 425, 427
(3), 428, 456, 599, 609.
, ships at, to or from, 303, 310,353,
357 (5), 388, 389, 392, 396,397,399
(2), 400, 403, 418, 425, 427 (3), 428,
456, 578, 583, 599, 608, 609, 616.
Thacker, Augustine, 239.
Thames, the, or the Eiver, 11, 268, 276.
, banks of, guns for, 479.
letter dated from, 513.
, ships in, to, or from, 1-3,9-11,13,
17, 50, 59, 64, 123, 131, 145, 154, 162,
180 (2), 183, 187 (2), 191, 194, 209,
232, 243, 246, 249, 2.54, 256, 257, 261,
266 (2), 267, 275 (2), 283, 290, 293,
294, 297, 300, 326, 348, 354-357, 359,
364, 390, 392, 397,399 (2), 410, 435,
427, 460, 462, 464, 467, 479, 505 (2),
510, 515, 517 (2), 522,523,525,527,
529 (3), 534, 535, 537, 538, 540, 542,
543, 550, 552, .553, 563, 565, 575, 577-
580, 583, 586, 587, 595, 597, 598, 6( 1,
COS, 607, 611, 614,618, 622.
, watermen in, 126, 496, 515.
Y Y
706
GENEEAL INDEX.
Thanet, isle of, 370.
Thanksgiving, day of, 400, 434, 436, 563.
Theodoras, letters of, 339, 419, 435.
Thetford, oo. SufiFolk, 270, 439.
Thomas Plantagenet, Duke of Gloucester,
221.
Thomas, John, contract with, 554.
, Capt. Jno., letter of, 537.
Thomas Bonadventure, commander of, letter
to, 595.
Thompson or Thomson, Capt. Edw., 223.
, , petitions of, 101, 153.
, Geo., 405.
, Col. Geo., member of the Council of
State, 2, 3, 59, 76, 145, 146, 153, 174,
192, 276, 286, 289, 335, 392, 408, 412,
437, 520, 528.
, , letters to, 292, 317, 497, 506,
527, 546, 570.
, , note hy, 576.
, , placed on committees, 1, 2 (3),
8, 9, 154.
, John, mariner, 253.
, , Margaret, widow of, petition of,
253, 331.
, Maurice, 392, 437, 543, 573.
, , certificate of, 100.
, , letters of, 90, 240.
, Penelope, widow, 393, 416.
, Major Robt., Navy Commissioner, 7
(2), 34, 516.
, letters of, 563-565, 574, 580,
582.
, , letters to, 244, 457, 495 (2),
497, 510, 512, 513, 530, 561, 565, 568,
584, 585, 589 (2).
, Roger, 562.
, Capt. Thos., 542.
, certificate by, 554.
, , letter of, 541.
Wm., 468.
, Wm., of the Crow, 620.
, , Joanna, wife of, petition of,
620.
, Wm. of Edinburgh, 136, 333, 350.
, Mr. 376.
, Mrs., 509.
, revenue auditor in Scotland, 49.
ThornclifF, co. Chester, 401.
Thome, John, 322.
Thorneburgh, Giles, 580.
Thornton, Jno, 605.
Thorowgood, Sir Jno., letter of, 549.
Capt. Thos., letters of, 25, 499,
555.
,.,. Mr., 549.
Thoipe, Edw., 380.
, Capt. Eobt., letters of 506, 606, 613.
Threxton, Thos., 464.
Throckmorton, Job, 71, 101.
, Ml-., 363, 371.
Thurloe, Barnaby, 547.
Thurloe — cont.
, John, clerk or secretary to the
Council of State, 1, 13, 20, 21, 25, 27
(2), 36, 37, 50 (2), 53, 61, 82, 87 (4),
88, 91, 93, 96, 97, 99, 101-103, 111,
116 (2), 125-130, 155, 163, 175, 184,
189, 190 (2), 198, 207, 216, 218 (2),
219, 224, 229, 239, 246 (2), 253, 256,
263, 266, 270, 273, 275 (2), 299, 301
(2), 311 (2), 314, 318-320, 325 (2),
332, 333, 335, 343, 344, 349, 360, 363,
369, 371, 387, 394 (2), 405, 409, 411,
422, 433 (2), 444, 451, 453, 455, 464,
466 (3), 468 (2), 470, 472 (2), 509,
587, 621.
, letters of, 338, 510.
, letters to, 237, 257, 295, 518,
587.
, , payment to, 490.
Thursby, Eich., 468.
Thurston, Sam., 35.
, letter of, 606.
Thyatira, Bassa of, 1 22.
Thynue, Sir Jas., 423.
Tichborne, Alderman Rob., letter to, 337.
Tickell, Capt. Wm., letter of, 552.
Tickner, Thos., 395.
Tiddeman, Hen., 469.
, Tim., 63.
Tidderley, Nath., petition of, 143.
Tilbury Port, 335, 533.
, governor of, see Crompton, Col.
Geo.
Hope, or the Hope, 274, 308, 512, 531,
570.
, letters dated from, 437, 498, 504,
506, 511, 538, 540-541, 543, 547, 555,
564, 571-574, 577, 580, 583, 584, 589,
602, 603, 611, 613-615.
, ships at, 11, 126, 127, 196, 227,
267, 274-277, 315, 316, 437, 493, 503,
504, 506, 511, 513, 522, 529, 533, 537,
538, 540 (4), 541, 543, 545-548, 55n
555, 562, 571, 576, 577, 602, 603, 613-
615.
, ships to or from, 181, 191, 196,
283 (2), 294, 426, 429, 493 (2), 517,
518, 531, 540, 5.54, 556, 557, 564,
569 (2), 573,-575, 578 (2), 580, 583,
584, 600-602, 606, 607, 610, 611, 614,
615,618.
, travellers to, 569, 585.
Tilson, Jno., letter of, 228.
Timber, abuse in felling, 32.
, Committee of Parliament for preser-
vation of. 111.
Timberlake, Rich., 616.
Timbrill, Mr., 560.
Tin, 149, 165.
Tippetts, John, master shipwright at Ports-
mouth, 504, 530.
, , letters of, 494, 495,498,501,
530.
, letter to, 495.
Tirrel, Hen., 170.
GENERAL INDEX.
707
Titan, Fras., 489.
Titchfield, resident at, 236.
Tobacco, 69, 252, 266, 310, 395, 403, 478,
495.
Toffe, Randolph, Mayor of Chichester, letter
of, 239.
, letter to, 239.
Toleshury, co. Essex, 183.
Tolhurst, Major Jere., 557.
, , certificate of, 616.
, letters of, 246, 271, 353, 547,
550.
Toller, Jas., 465.
TomUnson, Col., 301, 339, 344, 347, 445, 454.
, , letter to, 300.
, placed on committees, 340, 342,
343, 362, 395, 405, 415, 425,452, 454.
Tompson, Eobt., 467.
Tonner, Jno., 508.
Tonnes, Cornelius, 475.
Tooker, Jno., 390, 410, 440, 454.
Toomes, Wm., 455.
Toope, Capt. Hen., 312, 324, 330, 588.
, , letter of, 591.
Topping, Capt. Jno., governor of Tynemouth
castle, 166, 281, 549, 552, 591, 596.
, , letter of, 306.
Topsham, 507, 511, 538.
Torbay, Dutch fleet at, 517.
Tories, see Irish Tories.
Tomey, Jas., 414.
Toulon, 208.
, exports from, 437, 481.
Tournois money, 406.
Tower of London, 349, 377, 429, 543, 598.
, ammunition to or from, 166, 199,201,
459, 479, 487, 488, 553, 554.
armoury office in, 218.
, arms brought to, 158, 201.
clerks, &c., in, petition of, 155.
, commissary of arms at, 158.
, committee on, 223, 261, 422.
, gentleman porter at, 216, 223.
, gold and silver sent to, 45, 88,315,
330, 393.
, guards at, 16, 331.
, letter dated from, 556.
lieutenant of, see Berkstead, Col.
John.
, mariners sent from, 401.
, mint in, see Mint.
, officers in, 207, 218, 488, 553.
, , committee on miscarriages ofj
216, 223.
, , wages of, 99, 490.
, ordnance in, to, or from, 99 (2), 215,
277, 484, 515.
, ordnance office in, see Ordnance
Office.
, prisoners in, 9, 55, 65, 67, 112,126,
128 (2), 158, 160, 161, 168, 185, 214,
217, 245 (3), 267, 331,399, 454, 484.
Tower of London, prisoners in — caiit.
, , bailing of, 404.
, , , escape of, 216, 223.
, ....... liberty of, granted to, 77, 138,
161, 168, 185, 217, 224 (2), 245, 272,
351.
, release of, 199, 251, 354.
record office in, 246.
, troops in, 485.
Hill, navy office at, 246, 534, 621.
, victualling office at, letter dated
from, 247.
Wharf, 98, 501, 514, 591.
Town, the, see London.
Townley, Anne, 471,
, Fras., 218.
Townson, Rich., 487.
Tracy, Jno., petitions of, 168, 189.
Trade or commerce, 27, 93, 188, 255, 309,
335, 527 ; and casual notices, passim.
, advancement or security of, 23, 112,
122, 123, 317, 389, 457, 510, 616.
and foreign affairs, committee for, see
Council of State, committees of.
, council of, order of, 137.
, , petition to, 282.
.disturbance or prejudice to, 53, 63,
66, 112, 119, 122, 173, 230, 238, 270,
323, 326, 372, 443, 585.
Tranbert, Pien-e, 471.
Tranter, Jno., 248.
Traphan, Thos., 320, 344, 471.
Traquhair, Earl of, see Stuart.
Treason against Parliament, 476 (2).
, lands forfeit for, see Delinquents'
estates.
Treasurers, see Goldsmiths' HaU, treasurers
at.
at war, see War, treasurers at.
Treasuries or treasury, the 75, 210, 333, 335.
commissioners, 167, 200, 245.
, commissioners for inspecting, 19, 26>
75, 171, 198, 211, 225, 227, 231,246,
278, 299 (2), 301, 303, 315, 320, 335,
336, 348, 354, 368, 388, 392, 394 (2),
414, 437.
, letter to, 263.
, .orders by, 217, 240, 282, 298,
337.
, , payment to, 129.
, committee on, 319, 328.
, payments from, 157, 210, 211.
, payment to, 217.
Tredles, Jeane, 380.
Tregoney, Cornwall, impressing at, 321.
Trehearne, Jno., 151.
, , letter of, 525.
Trenchfield, Capt., fleet of, 409.
Trent, the, 373.
Treoblecock, Rich., 607.
Trevilian, Mr., 350, 476.
Ti-evill, Stephen, 448, 465.
YY 2
708
GENERAL INDEX.
Trevor, John, 477.
, Sir John, member of the Council of
State, 173.
, , placed on committees, 2, 8,9,23,
41, 48, 62, 128 (2), 157, 190, 193, 216,
242.
Trinity House (Deptford Strond), 29, 247,
44.5.
commissioners of, 107, 124, 126)
162, 182, 340, 344, 382, 383, 390, 393.
394,411,413,442,485, 522, .536, 569,
576, 594.
, , letter dated from, 505.
, , masters or brethren of, 118,
541?
Tripoli, Bashaw at, 134.
captives at, 44, 58, 118, 119, 134, 342,
402.
, , wives, &c. of, petition of, 342.
rovers, 120.
Triumph, the, letters datedlfrom, 186, 187,
537, 548, 566.
Tromp, see Van Tromp.
Trotter, Hezekiah, petition of, 112.
, John, 467.
Troughton, Mr., 434.
Truelock, John, 33.
Trumbee, And., 545.
Trundle, Eobt., letter of, 510.
Tucker, Andrew, 567.
, Jas., 35.
, Jno., 380.
, William, 605, 608.
, Mr., 584.
Tuckney, Dr., 74.
Tullibardine, 178.
, Earl of, see Murray.
Tullie, Jno., 344.
., , , Hester, wife of, 344.
Tun, Eliz., 181.
TunbridgeWella, 267.
Tunick, Capt. Wm., 152, 553.
Tunis, 409.
, captives at, 44, 118, 119, 134, 252.
, consul at, 252.
, ships at, to, or from, 407, 408, 409,
443.
Tunney, Roger, 592.
Turberville, Jno., 476.
Turkey, Grand Seignior of (Mahomet IV.),
120, 252.
Turkey, 186, 334.
agent or ambassador to, see Bendish,
Sir Thos.
, Bashaw of, 238, 334.
, captive in, 452,
company, see Levant Company.
exports from, 237, 238.
, officers of State in, 238.
, resident in, 238.
, ships to or from, 158, 252.
Turkish galleys, engagement with, 379.
fleet, captures by 379.
, general of, 238.
thraldom, 342.
Turks, the, 5, 58, 120, 121, 192,334, 379, 409.
Turner, Anne, 61.
, Hen., 447.
, Jno., 182.
, Methuselah, 363.
, , letter of, 544.
, Thos., clerk to the Navy Commis-
sioners, 330, 516, 565, 588.
, letter of, 563.
, , letters to, 493, 496, 499-501,
504, 505, 509, 613, 514, 517 (2), 536,
545, 568, 606, 616.
, Thos., pilot, 551.
, Capt. Thos., petition of, 521.
Turpin, Mr., 371.
Turtley, Jno., letter of, 600.
Tuscany, Grand Duke of, or the Prince (Ferdi-
nand II.), 4-6, 29, 30, 40, 52, 53, 58,
59, 88, 94, 105, 107, 133, 145, 146,
149, 161, 162, 165, 189, 195, 201,236,
286, 317, 332, 343.
, , agent of, see Salvetti, Amerigo.
, , letter of, alluded to, 5, 31.
, , letters to, alluded to, 5, 31, 91,
98, 102.
, ....... Secretary of State of, 162, 192.
, ...... treaty with, 318.
Tuskar, the, Ireland, ships to, 262.
Tutchen, Anth., letters of, 244, 552, 559.
Tuttle, Capt., 561.
Tutty, Capt. Thos., 155.
Tweedy, Capt. Roger, 499.
Twisleton, Col., 350.
Tyderligh, Nath., 390.
Tymbs, Rich., commission to, 4^7.
Tyncombe, Capt., 338.
Tynemouth, 37, 166, 547.
, ammunition sent to, 586.
Castle, 271, 324.
, governor of, see Topping, Capt.
John.
Haven or bar, ships in, 135, 182, 247,
306, 522 (2), 548, 549, 557, 559, 586,
587 (2), 615.
letters dated from, 247, 306, 509, 522,
538, 557, 659, 571, 572, 574, 586, 587
(2) 592,615.
, letters from, 266.
, prize officers at, 522.
, ships to or from, 247, 264, 271, 283,
323, 348, 361, 493, 522, 543, 552, 571,
572, 574, 586, 587, 605, 612, 615, 619.
Storekeeper at, 545, 549, 551.
Tyrrell, Harry, 128.
Tyson, Capt, Edw., 620.
Tyton, Edw., 343.
GENERAL INDEX.
709
u.
Udall, Sir Wm., 236.
, heir of, 236.
, Mr., 235.
Underwood, sheriff, 41.'5, 436.
UDicorn, captain of, see Strong, Peter.
, owners, &c. of, petition of. 111.
United Provinces, see Holland.
UpnorCastle, 314, 381.
, gatehouse and tower at, 191,
' 542.
, governor of, see Harrison, Thos.
Upper Bench, 72, 309.
, committee on miscarriages in,
336,362,380(2).
, Lord Chief Justice of, see EoUe,
Hen.
, prison of, 300, 307.
, prisoners in, 335.
, petition of, 380.
Upton, Jno., 304.
, , license for, 473.
Urlin, Jno., 452.
Urquahart, Sir Thos., 33, 163, 382.
Urrie, Wm., 19, 47.
Col. Wm., 211.
Ushant, ships at, to, or from, 173, 254, 384.
V.
Valencia, 299, 442.
Valeutia, Viscoimt. see Annesley, pass for,
459, 462.
Valentine, Mat., 414.
Vallis, Capt. Thos., letters of, 495, 498, 500,
511, 519, 630.
Vandewyer, Pedro, 618.
Van Galen, Dutch admiral, 105.
Van Tromp, Martin Harpertzoon, Dutch
admiral, 4, 32, 105, 306, 307, 334, 361,
407, 531.
, , captures hy, 385.
, , challenge sent to, 361.
, , death of, reported, 199.
, , fight with, 94.
, fleet of, 60, 134, 170, 172, 173,
212, 213, 303, 308, 316, .147, S.W (2),
357 (2), 361, 364, 365, 370,385, 419.
, Cornelis, liis sou, 4, t05, 390.
, , ships of,-4U7, 409.
Vane, Sir Hen., 564.
, Sir Hen.jjun., member of the Council
of State,39, 63, 154, 156, 177, 178, 180,
181, 268, 289, 412, 442, 520, 551, 572.
, letter of, 548.
, letters to, 224, 241, 258,277,
499, .504, 505, 509, 510, 511, 522, 523,
524, 527, 529 (2), 533, 544, 546, 549,
555, 560, 564,571,576.
, , petition to, 193.
, , placed on committees, 2 (3), 9,
45,48,62,109,273.
Lady, 509.
, , pass for, 469.
Vassal, Saml., 423.
Vaughau, Rich., 452.
VauxhaU, 198.
Vawkes, Arthur, letter of, 407.
Venables, Eobt., 346.
Col., 163,425,536.
Vendome, Duke of (Caesar), 231.
Venetians, 238.
Venice, 58 (2), 71, 72, 134, 192, 508.
, ambassador or agent from, 76, 228,
379 (2).
, commissioners to treat with,
393, 398.
, , petition to, 379.
, college of, 286.
, Commonwealth of, letter to, 95.
, , secretary of, 95, 117, 130(2),
228.
, consul for, 219 (2), 421.
, Duke or Doge of, 45, 71, 77, 78, 85,
140,379, 421.
, Dutch at, 286.
, English at, 120,286.
, Gulf of, 286, 362.
, letters dated from, 192, 286.
mariners at or sent to, 223, 284, 286,
303.
, merchants at, 219, 286.
merchants trading to, petition of, 215.
, republic of, 193.
, residents at, 286.
, , committee to treat with, 140,
172.
secretary of, 95, 117, 130 (2), 228.
, senate or lords of, 72, 192, 286.
, service of, 120.
, ships at, to, or from, 25, 44, 52, 77,
85, 121, 134, 165, 192, 193, 223, 285
(2), 286, 302, 303, 314, 318, 332, 362,
407, 408, 442.
, ships impressed at, 30, 85.
, ships of, 105, 201, 214, 223, 238, 361,
362 (2), 390, 442, 443.
, state of, 28, 573.
, travellers to or from, 77, 1G5, 285.
Venner, Baptist, 16.
, , son of, 16.
Venning, Kalph, 74.
710
GENEEAL INDEX.
Verd, Cape cle, 54, 463, 465.
Veren, Caleb, 209.
Vesey, Andrew, 532.
, Danl., 481.
Vessey, Capt. Eobt., 304, 383, 399.
, letters of, 496,498, 499, 500,
526, 590, 596, 604.
, , wife and children of, 399.
Victualling ofBce, see Navy.
Villiers, Geo., Duke of Buckingham, 436.
Vincent, Tnos., 185.
, , commission to, 220.
Vine, Christ., 380.
Vintner, Robt., senior, commission to, 447.
Violet, Thos., 15, 23, 47, 75, 233, 241, 398.
Virginia, governor of, 82.
, ships from, 526.
Vite, Capt. Jno., letter of, 600.
Vooz, Jacob de, 128.
Vos, Laurence de, 24, 434.
w.
Wackham, Jno., 598.
, , Eliz., widow of, 598.
Wade, Major Jno., 156.
, , letters of, 292, 584.
, Thos., 151, 537.
Wadsworth, Capt. Jno., 14, 166, 255, 261,
423, 534.
Wagstaffe, Capt. or Major Eich., 490, 537.
, Thos., assignments to, 248.
Waight, Eliz., 402.
, Marg., 402.
Wainwright, Jas., 200,311, 365, 391, 471, 482
(2), 512.
Waite or Wayte, Col. Thos., 11, 402.
Waites, Mr., 194.
Waith, Robt, 459.
Wakelin, Robt., letter of, 613.
Wakerley, Mr., see Weckerlyn.
Walderswiek, hoy of, 562.
Wale, Mr., 526.
Wales, 123, 337.
, coast of, ships on or to, 291, 465,
526.
, commissioners for propagating the
Gospel in, letter to, 293.
, Act for, 293, 294.
, excise in, 91.
, judge for, 451.
, mint in, porter of, 331.
, resident in, 293.
, ships to or from, 384, 612.
Wales — cont.
,.„ North, 446.
, , compositions in, 446.
, South, 339.
, , Attorney-General for, 423,452.
Walker, Sir Bdw., Garter king-at-arms, letter
of, 221.
, John, certificate by, 526.
, Thos., 246, 405.
, Dr. Walter, Judge Advocate of the
Admiralty Court, 7, 20, 22, 23 (2), 32,
33, 75, 88, 96 C3), 117, 198, 209, 229,
231, 233, 245, 253, 266, 299, 441.
, report of, 70.
, , salary, &c. of, 92, 245, 553.
, , subjects referred to, 19, 50, 77,
95, 98 (2), 101, 171, 182, 210, 217,
226 (2), 241, 267, 272, 345, 393, 402,
405, 442 (2).
, Ml-., 457.
Walkers, Rebecca, 78.
Wall, John, 480, 612.
, Capt., 349.
Wallace, Jas., 170.
Waller, Sir Hardress, 200, 204, 223, 226, 231,
260, 579.
, children of, 579.
, Thos., 128.
, Sir Wm., 69, 167, 532.
..., , certificate by, 69.
Walley, Alderman Chas., victualler at Chester,
474, 478 (2), 497 (2), 499, 511, 512,
514, 596, 604, 610.
, , letters of, 496, 501.
, letter to, 422.
, , payments to, 486.
WaUingford Castle, 65, 172, 484.
.•• , demolishing of, commissioners
for, 172.
WaUington, Capt. Joseph, 301.
Wallis, John, 580.
, Thos., 23.
, Capt., 494 (2).
Wallop, Jno., 482.
, Rob., member of the Council of State.
154. '
Wallwood, timber felled in, 377, 397 398
477.
Walmer Castle, 59, 483.
, prisoner in, 483.
Walsingham, Sir Thos., 328, 344, 475, 476.
Walters, Rebecca, petition of, 47.
, Robt., 405.
Waltham, Elias, letter of, 593.
Waltham Forest, 47, 477, 502 (2), 503.
Walton, Joshua, 471.
Col. Valentine, sec Wanton.
Wansey, Thos., 429.
AVantage, co. Berks, 381.
, Christchurch at, 381.
Wapping, 369, 388, 410, 501, 512, 544.
, riots in, 369.
GENEEAL INDEX.
711
Wapping — cont.
, letters dated from, 518, 562.
War, Articles of, 39, 42.
, court for, 7, 20, 22, 126, 326,
-327, 330, 387, 434, 568, 574.
, council of, 3, 10, 18, 29, 43, 307, 319,
413,414,456, 578.
laws, &c. of, 20, 33, 39, 42, 45, 191,
292.
, prisoners at, 245, 491 ; see also
English, Dutch, and Scotch prisoners.
, committee on, 328, 337, 338.
, , exchange of, 328, 338.
, treasurers at (old), see "Wollaston, Sir
John, &c.
, (new, Wm. Leman and John
Blackwell, jun.), 24, ,26, 75, 79, 93, 208,
377.
, , letter to, 208.
, , payments by, 308, 482-485,
489-492.
, , payments to, 363, 482.
, warrants to, 26, 489.
Waroopp, Geo., petition of, 249.
Ward, Hammond, 151, 555.
John, petition of, 45.
, Capt, Saml., 445.
.Walter, 109.
, , letter of, 411.
, Mr., 109.
Wardrobe, keepers of, see Kinnersley, Cle-
ment ; Legg, Wm.
Wards, Court of, 404.
Ware River, commissioners of sewers for, 391.
Ware, Wm., petition of, 38.
, Capt., 211, 275, 469.
Waring, Rich., 351, 363, 388.
, Thos., 489.
, , petition of, 157.
Warner, Rich., of Dover, 64, 79, 115,
, , petition of, 175.
, Mr., 457, 576.
Warr, Wm., 465.
Warre or WaiT, Wm., 95, 51-3.
Warren, Hen., letter of, 511.
, Thos., 267.
Wm., 209, 470.
Warrener, Mr., 106.
Warwick Castle, 95, 177, 487.
, governor of, 95.
, officers at, 95.
Warwick, Earl of, see Rich, Bob.
, ship, commander of, letters to, 329
402.
Warwickshire, places in, 248, 382, 386.
Washington, Col. Adam, 341, 405.
Wastall, Jno., 405.
Watchet, co. Somerset, 329.
Waterford, 26, 41, 46, 312.
, governor of, 202.
, posts to, 368, 449.
Waterford — cont.
river, 41.
• ' ships for or from, 194, 202, 262, 5U4,
' troops to, 491.
Waterhouse, Justice, 395.
Waterlow, John, letter of, 576.
Waterman, Capt., 192.
Watermen, 324.
, pay of, 243.
•■••! press and conduct money for, 261.
.pressing of, 12a, 127,162,182,243,
261, 294. 472, 479, 515,522 (2), 527
530, 534, 538, 550.
Waters, Joseph, 111.
, Roger, 608.
Wm., 111.
Waterton, Jno., 446.
, Justice Jno., 369.
, , letter of, 525.
■•• , , list by, 545.
Watkins, Sir David, 63, 64, 79, 109, 110, 159,
367.
...^ , , letter to, 227.
, , petition of, 450.
Watson, Ralph, 248.
, petition of, 259.
Watts, Ralph, 433.
, Thos., lieutenant, 516.
.,, , Thos., steward, 466.
Wauton or Walton, Col. Valentine, member
of the Council of State, 62, 76, 92, 114,
115, 199, 200, 280; see also Fleet,
commissioners sent to.
, , placed on committees, 2 (3),
38, 39, 48, 51, '57, 199.
Wayere, 271.
Waynwright, Jas., see Wainwright.
Wayte, Chas., 210.
, Col., see Waite.
Weale, Jno., 540 (2).
Wearham, co. Norfolk, riots at, 302.
Weaver, Jno., 214.
Weayman, Geo., 473.
Webb, Jno., mayor of Reading, petition of,
338.
Webley, Hen., 617.
Webster, Rich., 59.
,Robt., 483.
Weckerlyn or W.ikerley, Mr., 17, 128,
176.
Weddell, Jeremy, letter of, 493.
Weight, Nathan, 93.
Weires Capt., see Wyard.
Welburne, Hugh, 336.
Welch, I'crcy, 17.
Welby, Col., 298.
Wellens, Wilings, or Weiliugs, Dutch fleet
near, 284, 385, 388, 389 (2), 391, 392,
396,397,401 (2), 419.
Welles, Anth., 500.
712
GENEkAL INDEX.
Wells, CO. Somerset, 244, 360, 552, 559.
, chapter house in, 360.
, inhabitants of, petition of, 17f .
, magistrates of, 360.
preachers at, 455.
, ships at, to, or from, 39, 493, 557,
586.
Wells, Anth., agent to the Navy Commis-
sioners, lettfirs of, 570, 582, 583.
, , letters to, 586, 588, 604, 613.
,Thos., 545.
, petitions of, 98, 100, 228.
Welsh, Wm., 106.
Welsh butter, 153.
coast, 26.
Wentworth, Thomas, Earl of Cleveland, 150.
, Thomas, Lord Wentworth, 366.
, Sir Peter, member of the Council of
State, 171.
, , placed on committees, 16, 41,
242.
, Wm., 252.
West Country ; see also England, west of.
West, Col. Fras., 484.
, , John, son of, 484.
, Geo., 469.
, surgeon, 607.
Western, Thos., letters of, 556.
West Friezland, letters from, 231, 237.
, letter to, 240.
West India Company, 523.
West Indies, ships at, to, or from, 148, 399,
494, 556.
traveller to, 526.
West Lulworth, 547.
Westmerland, Thos., 381.
Westminster, 415.
, Admiralty Committee at, 389.
, court of, articles at, 387.
, inhabitants of, petition of, 349.
, interment at, 434, 479.
, justices of peace, in, 158, 273.
letters dated from, 157, 161, 237.
, liberty of, allowed, 416.
Parliament at, 349.
, persons in, 430, 570.
, places in, 158, 415, 444, 466, 475.
Navy Committee at, 44, 201, 514.
, poor in, 475.
, steward of, 397, 410.
, streets, buildings, &c. in, viz.
Axe Yard, letter dated from, 609.
Bridge, 429.
Gardener's Lane, 158, 466.
Gatehoiise, see Gatehouse.
Hall, judges of, salaries of, 425.
Mews, 490.
Parliament House, 490.
St. Margaret's, 475.
Treasury Chambers, 24, 58, 62 (2).
Whitehall, see Whitehall.
Westmoreland, commissioners for, 393.
, places in, 377, 393.
, residents in, 416.
, troops in, 406.
Westmorland, Mr., petition of, 226.
Weston, Jno., 469.
, Lady Mary, pass for, 472.
Westropp, Thos., 459, 460.
Wetherell, Thos., 470.
Wetwang, Capt. Jno., 156, 316, 358, 360,
528, 549, 551, 594, 615.
, , letters of, 540, 545, 552, 579,
583, 584, 600, 605, 609.
Wexford, 26, 77.
, ex-governor of, 439.
, ships for, 614.
Weyman, Lawrence de, 88.
Weymouth, 151, 197, 226, 256, 329, 402,
475.
, garrison of, guns for, 370.
, letters dated from 359, 384, 535,
597.
, mayor of, 28, 150 (2), 226, 359, 402,
420, 497 ; see also Swetnara, Jno.
, merchants of, 27, 222, 275.
residents in, S3, 190, 199, 429, 344.
466.
, ships at, to, or from, 127, 249, 329,
■ 420,466,475, 486,591.
, ships of, 191, 249 (2), 275.
, sick and wounded at, 535, 539,541,
555.
, travellers to, 438.
Whaley, Comet Rich., 472.
, Col., 560.
Whalley, Commissary-General Edw., 349,
413.
, , letters to, 302, 414.-
, , payments to, 491.
, , placed on committees, 328, 338,
350, 416.
, Wm., letter of, 428.
Wheatley, John, deputy registrar, letter of,
598.
^ , Wm., letter of, 428.
Wheeler, Edw., 68.
, Lawrence, 275.
Whetcombe or Whitcombe, Ben., 437, 481.
, Peter, 59, 65.
Whetham, Col. Nath., governor of Ports-
mouth, 28 (2), 61, 77, 438, 499, 544.
, , letters of, 236, 432.
, , , alluded to, 41, 55.
, , litters to 180.
, alluded to 12, 17, 41, 76,
88, 137.
Whetnol, Robt., 539.
Whichcot, Col. Chris., governor of Windsor
castle, 25.
, , letter to, 15.
, , warrant to, 459.
Whioher, Edm., 436, 437.
GENERAL INDEX.
713
Whistler, Dr. Danl., 229, 244, 278, 294, 385,
473, 598.
, , letters of, 217, 224, 424, 587.
Whitacre, ships at, 527.
Whitby, 255, 358.
, garrison at, 583.
shipmasters of, petition of. 111.
, troops at, 255.
Whitcomhe, Benj., see Whetcomhe.
White, Alice, widow, 446.
, Arthur, letters of, 583, 596.
Frances, widow, 376.
, Capt. Pras., letter of, 609.
, Hen., 117, 204, 226, 469.
, Jas., Marshal of the Scotch army,
170.
, John, 256, 272.
, Kich, pass for, 516.
, Koht., 275.
, , hond of, 177.
, Thos., 322, 487.
, , letters of, 227, 576, C05.
, Capt. Wm., 463, 535, 621.
, , contract by, 550.
, , letters of, 539, 575, 582.
, , Peter, father of, 582.
, Col., 299,544.
Lieut.-Col, 301, 320, 363, 412, 618.
, Mr. 103,226.
Whitehall, Westminster, 24, 45, 191, 369,
490.
, Admiralty chamber at, 308.
, Admiralty Commissioners at, 532,
549, 590.
, ambassadors at, 40, 41 (2), 62.
, arms concealed in, 24.
, banquetting house in, 24.
, chair chamber in, .S04.
, chapel in, 434.
, clerks at, 420.
, cockpit in, 588.
, committee for, 15, 45, 199. 273, 336,
369 (2), 376, 377, 392, 395, 397 (3),
402 (2), 405, 412 (2), 415 (3), 421,
425, 438, 442, 445, 452 (2), 454, 455.
, committees sitting at, 372, 387, 392,
394 (2), 395, 410, 425.
, council chambers in, 188, 190, 273,
425.
Councilof State at, 305, 318,386,395,
410, 416, 434, 478.
, guard chamber in, 425.
horse chamber in, 50, 91, 109, 130,
168, 310, 341, 395.
, jewel house in, 397.
, letters dated from, 10, 11, 15, 19, 21,
26, 3.-), 36, 38 (2), 83 (2), 84, 89, 96,
113,118, 126 (2), 131 (3), 141, 144,
145, 159, 161, 167, 169, 171, 174, 177,
194, 199, 202, 239, 243, 246, 257 (2),
259, 264, 268, 281, 284, 289, 300, 301,
Whitehall, letters date! horn— cent.
315 (2), 323, 325, 329 (2), 336,- 337,
350, 352, 355, 370 (2), 376, 377, 383,
394, 404, 414, 418 (3), 422 (2), 429,
435, 440, 447, 456 :(3), 509, 527, 556,
(2), 563, 585, 586, 590, 596, 600, 611.
) meeting of Ambassadors in, 9, 13, 89
124, 156, 175, 176, 190 (2), 193, 204,
207 (3), 240, 242, 256, 276, 343, 376,
392,393,405,413,420,445.
, preachers at, 7.
, Queen's closet in, 415.
, residents at, 241,316,369 (2), 370
376, 377, 392, 394 (2), 397 (3), 402*
405,412 (2), 415 (3), 421, 424,425,
438, 442, 445, 452 (2), 454, 455, 508,
544, 557.
, robbery at, 246.
, shields' gallery in, 92.
, star chamber in, 434.
, travellers to, 246, 453, 602.
, troops at or from, 139.
Whitehorn, Wm., 516, 519.
Whitelock, Bulstrode, Lord Commissioner of
the Great Seal, member of the Council
of State, 38, 47 (2), 49 (3), 51, 97 (2),
103 (3), 124, 127, 138, 140, 144, 156,
157, 262.
.placed on committees, 2 (2),
9, 18, 62,218,263.
, Jas., petition of, 266, 330.
Whitemead Park, Forest of Dean, survey of,
78.
Whitfield, Hen., 492.
, Mr., 295.
Whiting, Jos., 469.
,.., Capt. Joseph, letters of, 283, 391.
, Peter, 146.
Whittington, Jno., 201.
Whitton, Thos., letter of, 533.
Whitworth, Capt. John, 26, 218, 418, 482,
(2).
, Jno., ensign, 115.
Whyneard, Eich., letter of, 563.
Wiatt, Devereux, 604.
Wich, John, 335.
Wickham, 236.
Widdrington, Sir Thos., 139, 426.
Widger, John, 616.
, , Mary, widow of, 616.
Wiggan or Wigan, mayor of, 330, 371, 393,
421,422,445,477 (2), 478.
Wiggon, Mich., 234, 472.
Wight, Jno., 532.
Wight, Isle of, 9, 13, 18, 56, 57, 107, 151,
172, 173, 197, 297,498, 515.
, castles, &c. in, 13, 401.
, Dutch fleet off, 495 (2).
, Excise commissioners for, 252.
, fortifying of, 56.
, governor of, see Sydenham, Col. Wm.
, , deputy, 300.
, letters dated from, 186, 300, 495,532.
714
GENERAL INDEX.
Wight, Isle of — cont.
, merchant of, 446.
, officers of, warrant to, 464.
, residents in, 13, 54, 65.
, ships at, to, or from, 173, 174, 179,
184, 186, 188, 212, 213, 228, 300, 304,
359, 495, 502, 516, 517, 530, 532 (2),
563, 574, 616.
, travellers from, 164.
, troops to, 13, 16, 21.
Wikchard, Abr. 281.
Wikes or Wykes, Aquila, keeper of the Gate-
house, 280.
, , -warrants to, 78, 464, 476 (3).
"Wilcox, Rich., 157, 415.
, , instructions for, 429, 432.
, , Bliz., widow of, 452.
, , , son of, 452.
Wilde, John, Lord Chief Baron of the Ex-
chequer, 102.
, Capt. John, 205.
, Major Thos., see Wildey.
Wilkes, Capt. Thos., 306.
, , letter of, 564.
Wildey, Wildy, or Wilde, Major Thos., 216,
239, 241, 253, 526, 543.
, , letter of, 527.
Capt. Wm., 142,254, 276,279,348,
443, 448, 522, 528, 564, 570, 581, 585,
586, 591, 601, 602.
, .letters of, 316, 372, 426, 523,
529, 533, 534, 536, 540, 551, 570, 574,
586, 591, 598, 601, 602, 603, 606, 610,
615,617.
Wilings, the, see Wellens.
Wilkes, Capt. Thos., 191, 195, 316, 539, 579,
582, 586.
, , letters of, 395, 396, 541, 557,
571, 574, 577, 580,604, 615.
Wilkin, Danl., 442.
Wilkins, Rich., 601.
Wilkinson, Capt. Robt, 195, 316, 364, 554,
557, 579.
, , letters of, 319, 364, 575, 580,
613, 614, 616.
, , warrant to, 479.
, Thos., 526.
, , letter of, 544.
William and Thomas, commander of, wan'ant
to, 477. •
Williams, Jno., 331, 412.
, ,Eliz., widow of, petitions of, 260,
393.
, John, pass for, 466.
, Martin, 215.
, Reeve, 428.
, IJobt., letter of, 573.
, Thos., 573.
, Kdith, widow of, 573.
, , children of, 573.
, Wm., petition of, 197.
Williamson, Jno., 411.
Willingham, Mr., 111.
Willingham, Kent, 621.
Wilmot, Jno., 371.
Willoughby, Capt. Eras., Navy Commissioner
at Portsmouth, 7, 17, 23, 28 (2), 47,
54, 61, 63, 106, 107 (3), 152, 163, 187,
248, 298, 384, 389, 401, 434, 438, 497,
513,514, 517, 519, 520, 522, 530 (,2),
533.
, , letters of, 57, 174 (2), 179, 187,
188, 235, 400, 502-512, 516, 518, 519,
525, 527, 532, 534, 539, 545, 555, 565,
567 (2), 569, 571, 577, 590, 592, 593,
594, 596, 601, 609, 611.
, , , aUuded to, 520, 611.
, , letters to, 10, 530, 581, 617.
, , , alludedto, 61, 76, 88, 178,
410.
, John, petition of, 620.
, Wm., 459.
Mr., 471.
Wills, Anth., 429.
Wilson, Jas., letters of, 435.
, Saml., 313, 314.
, Capt. Thos., commissioner of Dutch
prizes, 21, 322, 371, 571, 577.
, , letters of, 356, 388.
Wiltshire, 336, 440.
, commissioners for Sequestration in,
440.
, j astices of peace of, 337.
, , petition of, 336.
Winch, Arnold, 344.
Winchester, 547.
, Dutch prisoners sent to, 233 (2), 236,
253.
, mayor of, 233, 236.
measure, 205.
, preachers at, 492.
Wind, surgeon of Ipswich, 424.
Windall, alias Richardson, Eleanor, 382.
Windebauk, Dr., 398.
Windis, Capt. Saml., letters of, 500, 512, 610,
611.
, , letter to, 600.
Windsor Castle, 15, 339, 549.
, marshal of, 155.
, Scotch prisoners in, 155, 170.
, governor of, see Whichcot, Col.
Chris.
Forest, timber in, 89, 111,502.
Wines, 108, 119, l.^j3, 167, 302, 424, 471,475,
478, 479, 556 ; see also French wines.
, prisage of, 167, 532.
, ships laden with, 179, 213,331,428,
436, 474, 532, 535, 589, 597.
Winuall, Thos., 467.
Wiuningham, Mr., 464.
Winslow, Edw., letter of, 607.
, Jno., 479.
Wiustauley, Jas., 228.
Winstry Hundred, Essex, 204.
GENERAL INDEX,
715
Winterton, letter dated from, 275.
Winthorpe, Mr., letter of, 507.
Wintour, Sir John, 25, 416.
, , Mary, wife of, order on petition
of, 112.
Wire, Capt., see Wyard.
Wisbeach, co. Cambridge, 144, 559.
Wise or Wyse, Capt. Jno., 409.
.letter to, 189.
Witheridge, Capt. Edw., 152, 153, 525, 528.
Witherings, ThoB., 79, 110,159,181, 196, 240,
245, 367, 368, 622 (2).
daughter of, 367.
, , son and heir of, 109, 367, 451.
, nephew of, 367.
, , Dorothy, widow of, 367, 439.
, , petition of, 622 (2).
, Wm., 451.
, , letter to, 227.
, , petition of, 450.
Withers, Jno., 515.
Witt, John de, Dutch admiral, 306, 557.
, , fleet of. 183, 235, 237 (3), 247,
255, 258, 264, 265, 268, 271, 274, 283,
284, 289, 303.
Witty, Hen., 465.
Wivenhoe, co. Essex, 391.
Wollard, Capt. Anth., 599.
WollastoD, Sir John, alderman of London,
late Treasurer-at-war, 26, 70, 200, 217,
282, 301, 330, 455, 490.
, , letters to, 202, 300.
, , orders to, SS2, 298.
, payments by, 482-485, 489
("■)•
, , master gunner, 330.
, , letter of, 135.
Wolseley, Sir Chas., 455.
Wolters or Woolters, Capt. Jno., 551, 621.
Wolyerhampton, co. Stafford, justices, &c. of,
371.
, ministers at, 313.
, riots in, 371.
, youths of, petition of, 313.
Wood, Hen., 192.
, Hugh, 118, 119.
, Jas., 70,467.
Capt. Jno., 135, 313, 314.
, , receipt by, 135.
,Kieh., 508.
, , letter of, 688.
, Thos., 267, 598.
, Capt. Walter, letters of, 531, 606.
, Wm., carpenter, 538.
, Wm., mastmaker, 167, 508.
, , , letters of, 308, 518.
, Mr., 444.
, , wife of, 444.
Woodall, Mr., minister, 439.
Woodhridge, Suff'olk, 162, 439, 497.
, letters dated from, 93, 501, 562.
Woodhridge — emit.
, resident at, 562.
ships building at, 591.
Woodcot, Thos., mayor of Gravesend, 130,
143, 150, 152, 157, 531, 606.
letters of, 448, 503, 548, 605.
Woodfing, Capt. Thos., letters of, 553, 560.
Woodhouse, Eliz., receipt by, 583.
, Marmaduke, letter of, 583.
Woodman, Mch., examination of, 227.
Woods, Eob., petition of, 7.
Woodshaw, Miles, 420.
, , letters of, 309, 324, 420.
, , Wallace, brother of, 309.
Woodward, Rebecca, 331.
, Eobt., letter of, 268.
WooUe, Danl., 461.
, Peter de, 24, 434.
Woolfry, Geo., 495, 518.
Woolnough, Josh., 482.
Wools, 282, 309, 334, 428, 438, 441, 446, and
casual notices passim.
, customs on, 90, 220, 309.
, export and import of, 90, 114, 136,
■ 465, 472.
, manufacture of, 125, 129, 230, 326.
Woolters, Capt. Jno., see Wolters.
Woolwich, 396, 402, 503, 570.
dockyard, surgeon at, 351.
, letters dated from, 475,501, 511, 513,
529, 562, 578, 593, 603.
, mariners at, 542.
, master shipwright at, 591; see also
Pett, Chris.
persons at, 541, 568.
, ships at or to, 267, 399,495, 497, 502,
515, 516, 529 (2), 533, 534, 536, 576,
602, 603, 605, 608, 615 (3).
, stores at, 510. 521.
, timber for, 601.
, travellers to or from, 605, 608.
Wootton, Jermyn, 248.
Worcester, battle of, 73, 250, 549.
, garrison at, 215.
impressing men in, 292.
, registrar, &c. of, 124.
, Scotch army at, 170.
, troops to, 75, 207.
Worcester House, London, 378, 598.
Worcestershire, 336.
, places in, 371, 374, 375.
Works, public, clerk of, 199.
, , surveyor of, see Carter, Edw.
Worledge, Thos., 166.
Wormell, Edm., 464.
Worrasar, Christ., 182.
Worrall, Edm., 82.
,Rich., 166.
Worseley, Benj., 272, 395.
Worsley, Lieut.-Col., 302, 308, 310, 319, 393,
460, 468, 601, 608.
716
GENEEAL INDEX.
Worsley, Lieut.- Col.— coni.
, , letter of, 520.
) placed on committees, 333, 393,
415.
, warrant to, 474.3
Wotheridge, Capt., 139.
Wren, Caleb, 470.
, Jno., 585.
Wretton, co. Norfolk, riots at, 302.
Wright, Jno., 508.
, Nathan, petition of, 48, 93, 155.
Thos., 228.
, Thos., gunner, 491.
, Thos., Salter, 516.
, Capt., 356, 561, 589.
, Dr., 563.
, Mr., 146.
Wrightington, Geo., 609.
..., Anne, widow of, 609.
Wroth, Hen., 391, 399.
, Jno., 391, 399.
Wyard, Wire, or Weire, Capt. Eob., 37, 358,
360, 494, 504, 528, 568, 597.
, , instructions to, 191.
, .letters of, 93,530,548,559, 587,
592, 602.
, , letter of, alluded to, 98.
Wyatt, Geo., 532, 533, 535.
, , letter of, 534.
Wych, Jas., 256, 408.
Wyekersdyke, 373.
Wyer, Pedro Van der, petition of, 378.
Wykes, AquUa, see Wikes.
Wyldman, Major Jno., 374, 375.
Wynn, John, 477.
Wyse, Capt., see Wise.
Wytheridge, Judah, 19.
Yale, David, 161, 169.
Yardley, Capt. Rich., 56, 472.
Yarmouth, Great, Norfolk, 59, 85-87, 93,
144, 151, 244, 312, 315, 543, 544, 575,
580, 595, 598, 614.
, arms and ammunition, &c. to or from,
484, 488 (2), 574, 579, 680, 599, 602.
, bailiffs of, 28, 47, 85,216,288,297,
359, 369, 437, 510, 527, 582 (2), 69.5,
602, 616.
, , letters of, 274, 316, 354,359,
E2G, 527, 548, 599, 601.
, warrant to, 477.
, commissioners at, proposed, 8.5-87.
, commissioners of customs at, 294,
295.
, commissioners, &o. of prizes at, 570,
589.
Yarmouth — cont.
, Dutch prisoners at, 369.
, fishermen of, 24, 85.
fortifications at, 83, 85, 482,483,488.
) governor of, see Burton, Major Wm.
, guards at, 34 (2).
, harbour of, 87.
inhabitants of, 85, 111, 112, 174, 216,
407, 526.
, letters dated from, 85, 274,279 (2)
294, 316 (2), 354, 357, 359 (2), 361,
406, 510, 51], 513, 516, .521, 527 (2),
540, 543 (2), 5.54, 555, 559 (2), 566,
668, 570-573, 576, 580-582, 585, 587-
589, 591, 594, 595, 598, 599, 601, 602,
604, 606, 608, 611, 612, 616 (2).
, letter from, 143.
> mariners at, impressing of, 354, 364,
510, 526 (2), 527 (2), 574, 588, 617.
> mariners of, prisoners at Amsterdam,
316.
, merchant of, 195.
pier, 85.
, poor in, 85.
, posts to or from, 449.
.provisions at, to, or from, 396,457,
567, 577.
, residents at, 34, 51, 78, 139,297,596,
608,611.
, revenue of, 85.
ships at, commanders of, letter to, 11.
ships at, to, or from, 10, 93, 111 (2)
135, 144, 195, 253, 257, 264, 267, 274,
277, 279, 287, 315, 316, 319, 354,1357-
359, 361 (3), 364, 377, 389, 401, 403
(2), 407, 425, 427, 428, 437, 460-462,
477, 508, 510, 513 (2), 540, 542, 543,
551, 553, 554, 565, 570, 571 (2), 576.
580-582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587-592,
595, 597, 599 (2), 602-604, 606, 611,
613, 616 (2).
, ships building at, 51.3, 591, 608.
, ships of, 460, 462,465,467,484.
, , masters of, 336, 460-462.
) , merchants and owners of, peti-
tion of, 219.
, sick and wounded at, 602.
, travellers to or from, 364,391,424,
425, 462, 552.
, victualler at, 428.
, victuals at, 238.
, North, 83,287.
Roads, letters dated from, 493, 543
551, 564, 565, 577, 580, 589-692, 608,
612,615.
ships in or to, 3,59, 360, 361,
371, 396, 406, 427, 493, 543 (2), 649,
550, 551, 564, 565, 572, 577, 589-592.
Yates or Yate, Capt. Barth., 221, 323, 348
358, 503, 507, 587, 592.
li-'tters of, 302, 323 (2), 353,
360, 494, 504, 509, 513, 537, 538, 554,
565, 587, 597, 616, 619.
, Rich., 402, 440.
GENERAL INDEX.
717
Yeamans, Lieut.-Col. Eobt., 460.
Yelverton, Col., pass for, 459.
Yoake, Thos., petition of, 112.
Yong, Edw., see Young.
Yonger or Younger, Capt. Wm., 547.
, .letters of, 545, 547.
, , petition of, 69.
Youghal, Ireland, 194.
York, 126, 176, 255, 443, 458, 583.
, assizes at, 457.
Castle, or Clifford's Tower, governor
or keeper of, 126.
, , warrant to, 459.
, prisoners in, 126, 130, 170, 225,
459.
, commissioners at, 340.
, Duke of, see James.
, Dukes of, arms of, 221, 222.
, garrison at, 583.
, letter dated from, 443.
, merchant of, 510.
, prisoners at, 245,433.
, travellers from, 590.
Yorke, Edm., 48%
Yorkshire, 147, 371, 373.
, assizes at, 255.
, places in, 255, 375, 405.
, sheriff of, 101,225.
, East Riding of, 340.
, , excise in, farming of, G2I.
, North Eiding of, excise in, 256.
Young, Capt. Anth., 78, 98, 117, 130, 150,
180,217,253,286,351,463.
, , letter of, 501.
, , warrant of, 471.
or Yong, Edw., 198, 260, 261.
, John, 112,468.
, petition of, 613.
, Peter, 613.
Roger, 198.
Tench, 554.
, lieutenant of the Leopard, 44.
, Mr., 387, 593.
.Younger, Capt. Wm., see Yonger.
Zainback, dragoman, 121 (2).
Zanchy, Lieut.-Col., 363.
Zante, ships to and from, 149, 496 (2).
Zanten, Christian, 467.
Zealand, mariners in, 83.
, prisoners in, 89.
ships of, 227, 305.
, ships to or from, 106, 323, 389.
Zetland, Isle of, 143.
, governor of, 143.
Zimzan, Chas., payment to, 489.
Zion, 292, 549.
Zuyrick or Zuyder Seas, Zealand, 106.
ERRATA.
Page.
146, 23 lines from top, for Mr. Poole read Wm. Poole.
196, 18 lines from bottom,/or Mnmford read Murford.
202, 1 1 „ „ for servant read secretary.
221, 14 „ „ for Edward read Edmund.
304, 3 lines from top,ybr Lieut.-Col. read Col. Lilburne.
333, 17 „ „ /or Banona recti Barrona.
373, 15 lines from bottom, /or Hepworth, read Epworth.
391, 16 „ „ /or Commissioners rea(Z Commissary.
399, No. 72, letter of Blake and Monk remove to p. 447, date June 28.
407, 6 lines from top,/or Sarke read Sacke.
450, 12 lines from l)ottom,/or 1,103 read 10,103.
494, line 1,/or Lucy read Lucas.
495, 13 lines from bottom,/or Woolfey read Woolfry.
598, 8 „ „ for Fareham read Farnham.
603, 13 „ „ for Hoehaven read Holehaven.
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